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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
Tammany-Again.


Yesterday we had 70 supplement the re-
port Of last Saturdays meeting OF Timma.
ny as that report appeared In our issue OF
sunday. This morning we supplement the
ielegraphic report Of Mondays meeting by
adding the following TO what was reported
In our issue OF yesterday concerning Mr..
GRADy's speech. We quote:
After the meeting, Colonel X. r. Wood
said; "When the bell rings they all know
where the clappsr hangs. We are going
10 take Of our coats for Cleveland"
Referring toex-Senator Grady's remarks,
Register Reilly said: "Tbey ought not TO
have been allowed; but II makes no differ
ence. We shall support Cleveland"
General Spinoia said: IL don't think
what Grady said will make any difference.
I think we will endorse Cleveland"
Ex-County Clerk Gum bieton said:
" Every one bias right 10 speak his MUD
here. ! think We will endorse the Chicago
noninatious.
Police Justice German observed: IL
IN In favor Of eudorSing Cleveland. There
b uothins else 70 b. DONE"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
Mr. oa,nes's letter.

Like Governor CAxEnos. Mr. GAINES,
member Of the General Assembly, has put
himself on record as opposed TO General
MAuoSg's candidate for Congress In the
Fourth district. Here Is bis letter:
guRxxvm.LE. Va. September 3. 1854.
Eeiio,c- Citizens Of Petersburg, Va.
Inotice card in to-day's indez-AppeT
stating that our friends would hold rati.
lca,ion.meeting In your city to-nignt,
AN, sorry thai I cannot be present. had
understood before leaving your city on
FRIDAY last that the meeting would be held
on Tuesday night-hence my promise 70 oe
with you. ,,
Assure our friends that the burlesque
enacted at the Academy OF Music on
"wednesday night last has had the eject de-
sired by us--yiz., 10 arouse the indignation
~ our white and colorcd Republicans,
making them more determined to resist
The methods of Brady, tac made-to'ordT
candidate. Witnessing the farce tBrady's
ratification, so called). am sure that a ma
iority OF the Republicans present were
named 10 see our party leaders IN
dulce IN an act which must result in an
ir,eparable injury TO themselves and which
So thoroughly exposed their identity with
and sunport OF preconceiycd plan inau-
ourated months ago for the disregard OF
the voice OF the voters OF this district,
having for its object the reward OF an indi-
yldual TO whom four fifths OF the non
office.holdipg Republicans OF the Fourth
congressional district had. do now. and
will On the "a Of November repudiate.
our people at this end OF the. district are
frm and interchangeable in determination
70 appeal 10 the ballot TO redress this
attempt TO overthrow their will. Not
wiibsianding Colonel Brady declared on
Wednesday night last that nomination
(he omitted TO say fraudulently obtainedD
amounted TO an election, he will be con.
WINGED when the ballots are counted that
Nottoway county will give less than one
hundred votes TO him. and in recognition
OF The methods instituted in this and IN all
save three counties In the district to de-
pIiye item Of representation in their county
primaries as well as district convention,
Lunenburg, Brunswick, Dnwiddle, Ame-
liza. Prince Edward, Mecklenbure. almost
solidiy, with the assistance OF freemen In
Prince George, Sussex. Greensville, and
Powbatan, Will join with Petersburg in de-
claring for representation by and through
the Republican voters OF this district,
whose majority over their legal adversary,
Brady's side-shows. cliques. and machine
influences. will amount to ten thousand
votes for Blaine, Logan, and Evans.
Tell the people to stand firm; there Is
no color.line in this end OF the district.
White and colored Republicans here will
ratify your action Of tonight.
Most truly and respectfully,
W. Z. GAINES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
Politics IN GEORGIA.
.,ur posfunpsser Found 10 b. i''
net"" lie nth Democrats

,,,,pfiy with Democrats
..,.,s 0;a.l telegram says: ~"
an Gu" GU he Republican pariy.nianagers
"" ss,.,,, served notice upon Maniso"
y, ,,e colored postmaster At Atnens,
nn,r, must Get rid OF his Democfa.i'
,iu' ~ who have controlled the pa.
,an ., The Office, and substitute ~,
,on'h o,,r,,ies OF bis own pm,iVa'
~ 90 ,ha president would be asked 20
.a.r, W I'm. The party demandeh tna'
,'Io c,erts m The office should be given
WI" ,',a5,,,c bounce. aid their places We
snr,,;sd nv Republican negroes. PIT. ~
~ rh,tc friends. without any move" III,
on ,,is mart went 10 work ana secured ,,l naa
y. na n,S bord signed by iow OF the weaitnis''
recroes I'm Georgia, md inc WIZ
,,es-vtz.. Ex-senator ba,'o",
oloomfeld. James NJ. Smitn, auu -. 81.
Moss-were released from iu,.n.. clan,ed
bilily. The new bond has De'"
Inv The Post. Office Department, ro whi,e
Messrs. Bense and Rcynoiu, a. =, !, nre.
Democrats now In the otlice. un .,, ~ pJ
sumed flat they will be shorty o,s'" Dsyis
and negroes will take their iacs g. M,
has one OF his sons ID tne oin ,.dor Ds.
Rcnse has charge OF the Money-VI" ar,oJ
rartmept. Clerks will have 10 DC illip ,o,,, 4,
"a there are no Republicans co'1Pe'' love
Athens. Madison Davis was .ne ,ho
Of the Hon ID. II. Hill pelolc ,, ~ n,
war. when first appointed pos,,1'Ti ii
then senator. that he was confirmed; , ana
Liz ,Isf tir st bond was made up by Mr.. li,its
inS, "an, eO n was a letter addressed 10
l pavis IS 81 Nv Dear Matt" BY the Hon,
Emory speer. and which fell into the i'ahd'
% an" some Democrats. which subsequently
contributed to the defeat OF that young
sfotCsman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
The British Bankrun, Law

Fory-iour pages Of No. az Of the United
States Consular Reports are taken up with
the British bankrupt law. Itwould occupy
hundred Jagcs OF the Code Of Virginia.
IL Is a model OF copdensation, nevertheless.
II IL the product OF evolution. II contains
enly such features as would hold their own
under the memorable law Of "thc survival
q the fttesi." We should Ike TO lay II
before our readers for their information
and TO crafty natural curiosity that bust.
ness-men must feel on the subject; but il
Is entirely too long for our columns. We
notice a feature or two not found IN any
bankrupt law we have ever had in this
country:
First, to prevent fraudulent bankruptcy,
The law provides that u debtor lie al.
judged bankrupt be shall be disqualified
for sitting or voting IN either house OF Par
lament or any committee thereof, or being
elected 10 the House Of Commons, or being
mayor, alderman. or councilman, oyerseer
Of the poor, school trustee, on . highway
board, sanitary board. burial board, or Sc
lect vestry. But II fhe bankrupt obtains
from the court certificate that bis bank.
Supcy was caused by misfortune, without
any misconduct on bis part, none Of these
penalties are incurred. A capital feature
In . country having pure judges.
Secondly, where IN the opinion Of the |
coust debtor ought not 10 have been nd. |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
New Books.

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For sale by the publishers.
The Court Of the TuilerieS from The ReSto-
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BY CATHERINE CHARLOTTE, Lady JACK
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Price, 20 cents.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
The same firm has sent us Part 3D. OF
Stormonth's Dictionary. Price % cents.
We like this dictionary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
Visiting Political Headquarters

NEW lOfh lim'-"I
Among the visitors to the Democra'lo
headounrters Yesterday were Congressman
Springer. Of Illinois. and Belmont, OF New
York: Senator Mcpherson, OF New
Jersey; b. Coggeshall. of Michigan
NJ Alexander. OF Missouri; u. "A.
Aieer. of Massachusetts and {. L. Perry;
Of Florida. Ex.Judge J. IL. kennard' OF
Louisiana. said that no man IN MS seh'es
could believe for one moment thlt theic
was ghost OF a chance for Blaine IN
Louisiana or any other southern state, mol
executing West Virginia. Congressman
Springer, Of Illinois, spoke very connuent-
" of The prospects OF the Democracy III
tho western States. A meeting OF the
choirmen Of TIE Democratic state Com
mitlees Of Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Men
ic an. and Illinois was held last Friday 10
secure harmonious action in those STATES
OF course. they all felt sure OF INDIANA
and rs TO the four other States the opinion
was that they were all doubtful. with the
chances against Blame. The German vote
was with the Democratic party. and he be-
lieyed il had come to stay. In ll'in0iS, ne
said. he had 10 doubt OF the election OF
Carter Harrison for Governor. ana was
copf9ept Of securing Democratic Legs
lature. which would carry with IL Demo
cratic United States senator IN pace OF
General Logan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
so Kong.

Put a week l. 80 long. he sal J,
VI i!h toss of his curly head.
"One. two. three, four. i've. SIX, even
seven wrol- daysi WHY, in SIX you know
You aid 1t yOurself-you told me Sol,
lie great God up In heaven
Made all the earth and the Sc ana skies,
The iioes aud the bin ds aud the butterflies.
How can wall Tor my seeds TO grow
"Bui a month is 80 long," he said,
With drOop of his bOyish head
- Hear me cOunt--Oue. two, three, four
-Four whole weeks and three days more;
Ihir,y-one Gays and each viii creep
As the shadows crawl over yOndcr stecp'
Thirty.onc nights, and | shall be
Watching he stars climb up the SKY.
How can wait TIL a month Is yer
HUT year is 50 long!" he said,
Uplifting his bright Young head.
All tie seasons must come and 20
over the hills with footsteps slow
Auirmp aud winter summer aud spring;
O, for a bridge OF gold . ding
ever the cha m deep and wide.
That might cross 10 The O:heT SIDE,
Nhtrc she Is wating-my love, my BRIDE
Ten years may be long," he said,
slowly raising his stately head,
But there much To wiD, there Is much 10 lo'ei
man must Iabor.a man must choose,
And be mast be strong to walt!
The years may De lorg, but who would we1
The crown Of honor must DO and dare.
20 time has he 10 toy with fate
Who would climb 10 manhOOd's high estate
"Ah! life is not long, he aid,
IIOwlng his grand white head.
zone, two, three, four, Eve. SIX, seven
seventy Years a. swift their flight
As swallows clcaying the morning bgat,
or golden CLEANS nj even.
Life Is short as summer night
How long, q God. Is eternity"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

The Philadelphia Times says: But il
he [BLAINEl shall lose Ohio-there's the
rub and II the BLAINE prohibition sweep
OF Maine shall be the cause Of losing Ohio,
as is more than possible, will the Maine
majority Of yesterday be accounted a vic
tory or u deicati" BLAINE's explanation
why he did not vote on the prohibition
amendment would indicate that that Is
Just the question with him. 1t may yet
turn on. that the cold wave is side.tracked
somewhere up in the Pine State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
hi. i. /. lie. Governor Cleveland wrote no

this is I,c. Governor Cleveland wrote no
such letters"
The World made thai statement more
than week ago. and las since repeated 1t
Ia The most emphatic tcrms-tsrms trine
too emphatic. Let Democratic speakers piste
the Wcr,ds contradiction In their scrap.
books. They will no doubt be confronted
mon the stump. especially west OF the Blue
Ridge. where there are good many white
Republicans anxious 10 discuss the tariff
question. With The statement which that
journal 40 uneQuivocalIy denies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

A telegram from Augusta, Maine, says
Mr.. BLAINE refused to vote on the prohibit
ton amendment because he represents
national issues, and prohibition is a State
question. Mr.. BLAINE has not always been
so regardful OF States rights.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
Not Much OF u Victory.

NV JUN IIIIIU''I
II nhe Maine electionl gives no evidence
Of any such popularity on Mr.. Blaine's
part in the state OF his residence as should
iayc been expected; none such as Mr.. Ed
mlinds would have shown in Vermont, or
MIR. Lincoln in Illinois. or Mr.. Gresham IN
Ipdiana. Ii dsclo>cs the fact that where
he should have been overwhelmingly strong
he is no stronger relatively than even Mr.
Iaycs eight years ago. The real struggle
Is VET TO be made. 1t Will not be materially
affected by the "political promenade a"
which the managers had arranged in Maine.
II will he determined by forces faf more
potcnt than those enlisted there, and these
forces are working steadily and strongly
against Blaine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

ONE ExPLASArIoS.-The Philadelphia
TeleQroph, a BLAINE paper, says Of the
Maine elections:
"Jbe leaders on both sides have been
playing a new game. The Republicans
mt down their expected majority for
RobIe ut 10000 In order 10 have room for
a bio shout In case their secret hope OF
IS. coo Is met. The Democrats 'concede
Is. coo majority TO their opponents In order
TO have chance to yell like mad In case
their secret expectations OF only 5000 ma
iority for ROBBIE Is the result OF their re-
markable still hunt. This isthe plain truth
about the conflicting aud confusing esti-
mates sent out"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

One NELSON having stated through the
Boston Herald that last winter Mr.. CLEvE-
LAND wrote letters to New York members
Of Congress urging them to vote with Mr..
NokRIsos both on the question OF consId.
Grafton and on the motion 70 strike out the
snseting clause Of the MORRISON bill. the
New York World says:
eve happen 70 know personally that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

The Philadelphia North American (Stal-
wart Republican, says: at is impossible
to have any sympathy with the methods OF
men who seek to bolster up the fortunes OF
any political party by exciting the preiu-
dices of class, nationality, or condition"
Then how in the name OF all that is consis.
tent can the North american sympathize
with the Republican party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

Anent the water question the Philadel.
phia North american says; "That con-
sumer should pay according to the guam
tity consumed is obviously sound bust.
ness principle" II the average Philadel-
phian only pays for the water he consumes
it is to be feared that the water-works will
be heavy charge on the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

Acknowledgement BREWSTER will take
the stump for BLAINE" 1t is hoped that
he will tell the people OF The North how
Mr.. BLAINE's party has been administering
justice In the South. According to an ex-
tract from Washington special to the
Boston Herald, published elsewhere, he
can tell, il he will.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

A director Of the broken New Bruins
wick National Bank said 10 reporter
81 might as well make an open breast Of
the whole affair. Well, HILL was too
much beset by politicians. He evidently
ruined himself by fitering out aid TO the
Republican party" Score another for the
party of high moral ideas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

We wrote fright" not eight"
"whimpers," not ." whispers" and as stool
pigeon" not stool-1gure." That is. we
tried 10 write those words, but we suspect
that our handwriting was not of The. best.
And then such weather: we wonder that
there were not more wrong words in the
paDer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

BoUTELLE telegraphs from Bangor to the
Philadelphia Press that he is undoubtedly
reelected to Congress. And yet there are
some people who do not believe in the luck
OF innate "cussedness."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
BRIEF COMMENT.

"Professor TYyDALL, one OF the most
noted Of scientists, does not know the year
OF his birth" Perhaps Mr.. TYSDALL was
not born at all, but evolved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

II this thing Of stealing national banks
is not stopped In the North. northern
MERCHANTS will be compelled to do their
banking business in the semi-civilized
South
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

The Boston Post says "BUTLER is out
West. earning his living by the sweat OF
his cheek" Who dares maintain now that
brass will not sweat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
~ GRAND SUCCESS.
SIMMER SALE OF BLANKETS.

Look a, our ELrvgS-QUAErFR BLANKETS
at $3.50 pair.
Look at our ZERO BLANREfs at $3.50 a pair
worth 80.
AND HEAVY BLANKETS At 50 pair
really scrlh as.
Lock at our cheap siLVER-GRAf BLANAEi''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

The members Of the colony Of American
fnanciers residing in Cana"a should tele-
graph an expression OF their sympathy to
the people Of New Brunswick, n. J.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
&c On. who can hold A fire in his hand

by tnIhkihK CH uIt IfUsIy OaHc'su''
The telegraph told us Yesterday that there
was frost in Manitoba ON Sunday night.
And at once occurred TO lis whit the adj.
vine WILLIAMS" bad SAID on the subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
NJ Al, ETS.

.sKFrs we are still holding oar P,i ,,s;
he i he head INC 'a%s Place Ss it "s wio,Sr
year. Inc pace We o i%sn words, IoSs
esa' ~ 20 se eo We have q, pgs DHs .a c
i.s@ 4; sgn q. q s S3aele and fai ..
FEANkLlS d pre sTeat FRANCOSIA. "a as
fG The ae brand ;; ss ss1 aS Ds w5c
tenant 1ftel, ~ proclaim 70 far and vide ir,n
nt ap h 10 The sorth Pole. that fsLh bio
We 81 |" hSitE1S are q e best and cheiVes1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

The Jackson tTenn.) Wig says: The
well-knowu st. Jacobs OIL has . great run,
for the people will have u and no other re-
medy."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
The state Agricultural Society.

To the following communication we ac-
cord a conspicuous place in our columns.
II is worthy of the attentive consideration
OF the people OF Richmond and Virginia.
The writer is Jealous friend OF the Socle-
ty, an active eo0perator in all its good
works, but is, IN our orinion, not one whit
too sanguine when he speaks OF what might
be accomplished by the State Agricultural
Society:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

b considered paid n the debtor gives a
proper bond. with solvent suretses, to pay
Il n found due when suit Is brought.
This law ought to be studied by the
members Of the United States Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
AII-wOOL FLANNELs.
f1r WHERE TO BUY CARPETS.

NJ WHERE TO BUY CARPETS.
TAPESTRY CARPETS At sec. a yard;
TArFSTKY CAEPFTS 10 SOC. yard;
TAPESTRY CARPET- at Gee. yard' -.
Tapestry BRUSSELS CARPEIS III
ersdc.-all q, bottom value; an Immense ''''A
to select from; ,,...
RIGS. OiL-CLoTHs, WiNDOW-shAp.-a'
rop<lcF-POLrs and LACE CUIrAtNS.
Canand select your CARPETS oeiore VIC "'
pushed with work.
Carpets laid in best STYLE .,-,, n,vte
SET hH' -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

We acknowledge the receipt OF an inyi-
iation TO attend the ROckbrldge- County
Fair Exhibition. But It came almost too
late. We return thanks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

,, xT sYcLE BROTHERS.

Daring the last Tires v'es'~s have ''''
iea,t $4,000
:, goods from ete s,e~ I sins 81 New YORK
,"s, ss d. -, s sss open ln.,ssoa
ERA ss yw i.s soas 20 ,s ws 81. e
visit az purs,ns:sss". sssons Bear IN mind t,s.
psrs,S,s:s. 70 sd a. our Stock ~'A' 70"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

dollar what IOiihtIIy " U'"
IN LADIES' AND GEET IcS ,h.S ever e - " III
ms o ~, b I9I ISpFRsiIiRTs at CO O.. PAR
ca1Ho, be sai ey are %s,c ray az ,S So.n pre-
have ,nx -" md GENTLEMEN'S HhNDhEts-
citiEts from Sc. upwards ,,p. ..,.t,. o..
XII SIN and SATIN SAINT 'a.t''i I'LL, III,
ladies. gentlemen ana eh'id'eH' ~ 49,
soc.
our rc-ident New lork buyS,r se""' ~ ""H ''''
ds,,Y f,om the New YORK auctions. ..,.,..
uAi'' ''0 sYCLE BROTHERS
se1O-W&F 81 "''l 800
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10
npnc.nED SILKS.

On nRocADED SILKS we have SS' g ON rI Pre- "
exactly In bslf. 50 TIA. LII him two dIlltr,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-10

DICIMOND THEATRE.
TWO NIGHTS ONLY. BEGINNING
WEDNESDAY, SErrEMDER 10TH
The Popular Dialect Commciiin,
ME.LEsTER FRANKLIN,
As
SOLE
and large AID powerful Dramatic Company IN
WE. Mott's dramatic success, entitled
IN. y"
STORY OF THE GREAT CITY.
The sensation Of the Age aud Novelty OF the Ame-
rican stage.
Ne,, aud Elaborate Scenery. Novel Mechanical
Effects! Tie startl0g Demolition sceae!
The Beautiful Double set.
Admission "a usual. Reserved seals to be had
At box-onlce of Theatre So 9--t
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1884-05-14
4 Calerod Ceutenarlan.
fBostou Herald

On Sunday Mrs. Nancy Crump, 0
New Haven colored lady los years old.
was received by letter into the Eman.
uel Baptist church of that city.
II never had doctor attend me hut
once, and then did not take his pre-
scription," said she to 0 reporter the
other day. She laughed through all
her ample girth, as she told of her sin.
gle experience withphysicians. She is
somewhat under tho medium height,
Of stout but not fabby build. About
her head light checkered kerchief
Was wrapped. and about her neck an.
other of dark red. Her voice 10 as
clear and the play Of her cheerful
countenance intelligent as could be
wished. She answered quickly and to
the point every question put to her.
"Yes, sir, l am los years Old. was
born in Maryland, five miles from
Annapolis and thirty miles from Balti.
more. Twas ne er in slavery. l was
born in the family OF Jared T. Hopkins,
relatives of the John Hopkins who
founled the college in Baltimore. They
were Quaker family and never kept
slaves. don't remember much about
the revolution to speak of. But ] can
remember the last ar-that is, the last
war between the British and America.
/ remember seeing the British about
Fort Henry, down on the Chesapeake
bay, and the British vessels sailing up
TO Baltimore and back. Iliyed down
there with my first husband until
they began cutt ng up 90 about the col
ored people that he left with me for
Philadelphia. Then they made so
much fuss soon after that we had t.
leave TOR Canada We went to Hamil-
ton, and lived there forty years, and
now have come back here. tod has
blessed me, and / am thankful. though l
do complain little some time. l never
drank drop of liquor in my life, ex.
cept once, some gin for asthma. have
been my own doctor, and use the medi-
cines my old grandmother in Maryland
told me about. l used to like to shake
my foot with the best. reckon | will
stay here now until I go to the bone
yard. never had but one child, and
the little fellow only lived six months"