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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-19

IRISH LAND PURCHASE.
The Bill Approved by the Dublin ''Irlsh
Times"

DUBLIN, July 1B.-The IRISH Times ap-
approves the land purchase bill intro
duced by Lord Ashebourne in the House
Of Lords last evening.
The Dublin Express says that the bill
cannot succeed.
The Freemdn'S Journal declares that It
is amazed that the government should ex-
pect that a plan so small would In any
wise help TO settle the land question.
FreemaR'S Journal commenting on the
announcement made IN the House Of Com
mons yesterday by Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, Chancellor Of the Exchequer, that
the Earl OF C9rnarvOn had promised to
personally investigate the Maamtrasna,
Barbavilla and Castle island murder
cases In accordance with the spirit of Mr..
PaTnelPs motion, says that this must be
considered as substantial concession
made by the British government to the
demands Of justice. Earl Spencer, while
he was the Irish VicerOy, steadily refused
TO make such an inquiry.
PRAISED BY THE "EXPREss."
The Dublin Express, commenting on
the same subject, says that Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach met Mr.. Parnelrs demand
for an inquiry in a manner which COM
mended itself TO the honest judgment OF
the country, and which was consistent
with the highest dictates OF both policy
and Justice.
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TWO GIRLS IN A TRAP.
An Augusta Woman of Ill-F Plays
the PrOcursss.

AA NANkNobN w OAuon u III A. hnAO AA1 =
the PrOcuress.
AUGUSTA, GA, July lS.-Two young
country girls, who claimed to have left
their homes two weeks ago and to have
worked during the interval in an
Atlanta hotel reached Augusta
Yesterday afternoon, protessedly
in search of work, and put up at a lead
ing h0stelry. While walking near the
cemetery last night they were approached
by the proprietress OF house of in fame
who easily learned their history and sub
sequently promised to introduce them TO
dressmaker who would give them en-
plOyment. Later in the evening the wO-
man called for the unsuspecting girls
at their hotel and drove them
to her house, where they were
compelled to remain all night. They
locked themselves in a room, aud refused
admIttance to all who applied. This
morning they escaped The proprietor of
the hotel, hearing where they had gone,
refused TO allow them TO return TO his
hostelry The Chief of Police has OBJ
tanned lodgings for them at a private
bOarding-hOuse, where they still remain.
They refuse TO return to their homes, al
leging that they were ill-treated there.
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FIRED BY AN ELECTRIC SPARK
The Western Unions Central Office at
Philadelphia Badly Gutted.

The Western Unions Central Office at
Philadelphia Badly Gutted.
PHILADELPHIA, July 18.-Fire broke
out about O'Clock this morning in the
operating room Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company on the fourth floor of
the Mutual Life Insurance building at
Tenth and Chestnut streets. In COM
parativelY short time the entire room was
gutted, the chairs, tables and instru-
ments, including duplex and quadruplex
instruments of considerable value, being
destroyed. A handsome and valuable
switchboard was also destroyed. Only a
few operators were on duty at the time,
and after sending out an alarm they made
a hasty escape from the room. A large
force Of repairmen was at once put TO
work 10 connect the broken wires, and in
a short time all the through wires we're in
working order.
GETTING OFF THE BUSINESS.
The use of the Associated Press office
on the first floor was Immediately offered
to the telegraph company, and all the
morning the lInemen and chief operators
were busily engaged Ia erecting tempo
rary tables, running wires, and connect
ing instruments, with prospects ct noon
OF being ready in few hours to handle
with little delay all business offered The
fire is supposed 10 have been caused by
an electric spark carried into the office on
a wire which had come in contact with
an electric light wire. Many OF the com
pany's wires connecting with other cities
DO not enter the main Office, but work
directly from the principal branch office
at Third and Chestnut streets, and busi-
ness TO that extent is therefore not inter
fered with.
BLAZE AT A PENITENTIARY.
JOLIET, ILL, July 1s.-A furious fire
ragged within the walls OF the Illinois State
penitentiary during the whole Of last
night. 10 originated In the coopershop
and spread so rapidly that It soon threat
ened 10 eat up all the wooden
structures In the inclosure. Tho
flames got beyond the control OF the prison
fire department, and the Mayor was
called upon for aid, when he promptly
sent "a steamer 10 the scene. The fire was
subdued at a late hour this morning. The
loss TO the state is az least S25. 600. j. II.
WinterbOtham & Sons, contractors, lose
$4,000. The prisoners behaved heroically
In lighting the flames.
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Several Now Cities Proposed for the
Capital of the state.

Several New Cities Proposed for the
Capital of the state.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, July 18.-Article
Y. of the Executive and Administrative
departments passed.
Article XVI, miscellaneous provisions,
was discussed.
Section l, locating the capital at Talla-
hassee, was opposed and discussed for
two hours. Mr.. Fowler proposed to
locate the capital at Palatka. Jackson
vile, Gainesville, Waldo and Sanford
were also proposed. The discussion was
postponed till Monday. No evening ses-
sion was held. -
Article NJ, Of the Judiciary Depart
ment, will be amended at the Democratic
caucus tonight.
TAXATION AND FINANCE.
IL is the earnest desire OF the convention
that the article on taxation and finance
may be disposed of in shorter time and
with less wrangling than Article XI., Ju-
dietary Department. Still there Is "A great
diversity Of opinion as TO some of it's pro-
visions. The license tax on liquor dealers
Is opposed by the prohibitionists, who de-
sire to suppress the liquor traffic. The
tax on drummers is advocated by some
aud opposed by others. The capitatiOn
TAX also has opponents. The advocates
OF capitatiOn tax are divided among
themselves Hs 30 the amount of such tax
aud as to making its payment prere-
quIsltc TO the right Of suffrage.
TAXATION or FRUIT TREES.
The proposed tax on young orange and
pear trees has its advocates and oppO-
nents.
The proposition 10 establish deputy
tax assessor in each election district is
something new to many people In this
State. Its advocates hold that as the
state Is Increasing 80 rapidly IN popula-
ton and wealth these will be more
necessary, while it's opponents say that
only such Offices as are required now
should be established. The friends Of
sheep husbandry favor dog tax, but this
Is not tayOrite measure.
h. F. oLIVEROs.
Hon. b. r. Oliyeros, OF st. johns coun-
~, Chairman of the committee on enroll
ment and engrossment, was born IN st.
Augustine, Fla, Nov. 10, 1881. He was
educated for the mercantile profession,
ana Is thorough practical business
man. Having served six years in the
state Senate, he is % legislator of expert
ence aud well fitted to supervise the ELI
crossing and enrolling Of the constitution.
For twelve years Mr.. OliYerOs has been
Clerk Of the. Circuit Court, and has filled
that Office creditably and to the satlslac-
ton of every one.
J. M. LANDRUM.
Hon. James NJ. Landrum, Of Santa Rosa
county, is native Of the Palmetto State.
He was born in Edgefeld 5. c., Sept %,
1900. After studying law he removed to
Florida in lS45, and settled in Santa Rosa
county, where he soon built up "A large
practice. lie has served with distinction IN
the Senate aud Assembly. For nearly
twenty years Judge Landrum was State
Solicitor FOR the First Judicial Circuit.
lie was a leading member Of the conYen-
tiOn Of 1865. Judge Landrum is at pres
ent valued member OF the State Senate.
la the convention Judge Landrum is an
earnest advocOte Of retrenchment.
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NpCULLOUGHs MADNESS.
The Formal Declaration of Insanity to
be Made Tomorrow.

The Formal Declaration of Insanity to
be Made Tomorrow.
PHILADELPHIA, July 1S.-The commits
sion appointed to inquire into the condi-
tion of the mind of John Mccullough, the
demented tragedian, met again to-day.
The commission was to have heard the
testimony of members Of the family, but
as the commissioners deemed that the
testimony of others was sufficient to es-
tablish insanity they decided not to inflict
any pain upon his sorrow-strlcken rela-
tiVes by placing them on the stand In
public as witnesses. An affidavit
made by Walter Helm, of New
York, swearing that he had served
on the actor personal notice of lunacy
proceedings, was admitted in evidence,
and the commission then adjourned until
Monday, when the counsel for the family
will be examined. Mr.. Mccullough will
then be formally adjudged a lunatic, and
the Guarantee Trust and Deposit Com
pany viii be appointed as trustee Of his
estate.
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me EPIpnMIC In spAIN.
JULY's sCORCHING SUN.
The Mercury at 90 in New York at Moor
Many People Dying.

Many People Dying.
NEW YORK, July 1S.-The weather here
to-day was close and sultry. The tempe
rature up to noon registered as follows:
3 a. m. II, 6 a. m. 70, ga. m. So, y IN. 90.
At noon on the same day last year the
temperature was 7S. Up to that hour TO-
day six cases of sunstroke were reported.
The health board reports that this week
there were ,0l9 deaths in the city against
$40 in the corresponding week last year.
OF the number 395 were from diar-
rhG8l disease. Six hundred and thirteen
were children under years Of age.
At 3 O'Clock this afternoon the ther-
mometer registered 93 deg. IN the shade.
Two additional sunstrokes were reported
in this city, and three on Long island.
The highest point touched by the mer-
curry to-day was 50 deg. at $3.50 O'Clock.
After 3 O'clock 30 cases Of prOstrab on
were reported. Five persons have died
from the heat during the day. Five cases
of prostratiOn and one death are recorded
in Brooklyn since the same hour.
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PINE LEVEL, FLA, July 1S.-The jury
in the case OF the State Va. the Sara Sofa
thugs, Edmond 2. Bacon rs principal,
and Leo Andrews, Adam W. Hunter and
Alfred B. Bidweli as accessories before
the fact, yesterday brought in verdict
OF guilty Of murder against Bacon, Au-
drews aud Bidwell, and cleared Hunter.
The crime charged was the killing Of
Harrison T.. Riley m August, 1884. Two
Of the thugs, Cato and Digman turned
stnte,s eYldence.
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DEATH BY DROWNING.
Two Lives Cut on by the Running Down
OF Rowboat.

NEwBURG, N. Y, July 1S.-A rowboat
containing three young men was run
down last night by the barge Chas. Spear,
in tow Of the propeller John l.. Hasbrouck,
and David Nice. Walker, aged Is years,
and Jno. +. futile, aged %, were drowned.
John w. Bradner, the other occupant Of
the boat, was saved.
DROWNED BEFORE SIX COMPANIONS.
READING. PA, July 1S.-At Mt. Ftna
Yesterday Charles Achenbach, aged y
Years. went swimming with six com
panions. and, getting beyond his depth,
was drowned. The boys made fruitless
efforts 10 rescue him and then left with
out saying "A word 10 anyone. His dlsap-
pearance caused alarm, and search was
made this morning, when his companions
reported that he had been drowned. His
body was recovered. The Coroner's Jury
eXonerated the boys.
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ROCHESTER,, n. y, July lS.-Mrs. NJ.
l.. Kempton, OF Elba, near Batavia, COM
mitted suicide to-day by shooting. Her
husband bad arranged ~ take her on an
excursion n Niagara Falls, and the deed
was done while he sat in his carriage
waiting TO drive her 90 the depot. Tho
family are well 20 do and the relations Of
the couple were hsppy.
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$1,000 FOR EACH CORPSE.
The Ravon Run mino Owners Settling
with the widows OF the Victims.

TI0 EHVCn NuU MILO UWnoTH NeftTIUr
with the widows the Victims.
SHENANDOAH, PA, July 1S.-Four of
the ten suits for damages instituted by
families OF victims Of the late Raven Run
mine disaster OF April against $. NJ.
Heaton & Co., owners and operators, have
been compromised by the payment Of
a 600 m each case. The amount OF dam.
ofes claimed was $50 600 in each case, or
an aggregate Of 100000. One thous.
and dollars each, has been
Maid 10 the widows Of Maurer and
Mervine, and $1,000 10 the wife OF VIII
liam Anderson, who lost both her husband
and her son by the disaster. Itisunder-
stood, also. that negotiations are pending
for n settlement Of the remaining quits on
the same basis.
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Kills HIS WIFE.
Thirty Years OF Married Life Cut short
with - Butcher Knife.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., July 1s.-Mrs.
Emma Gaunt was murdered by her hus-
band, John Gaunt, at their home. No. l34
Garden street, Hoboken, at I o'clock this
morning. Gaunt IL an Englishman, 5l
years old, aud waal Intoxicated at the time.
His wife refused 10 occupy the same bed
with him and be stabbed her in the neck
and side with large butcher knife. She
died an hour later. Mrs. Gaunt was ij
years OF age. The couple had been mar
ried thirty years aud had hYe children.
Gauut Is under arrest
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A CYCLONE AT ATHENS.
Two or Three Buildings UnrOofed ana
Other Damage Done.

ATHENS, GA, July 1S.-This evening
about O'Clock a cyclone visited Athens.
Considerable damage was done. The
roof OF the Georgia depot was blown of,
as was also the roof of the store of
O'Farrel, Hodgson d Co.
DR.. John Crawford suffered from his
sign blowing down in the window and
breaking a great deal Of glass. All the
trees In the city were more or less injured.
Rain is still falling, and 1t is hard 10 find
out the amount of damage done.
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Germany Driving out the Poles.

LONDON, July 1S.-The Germdnia Of
Berlin, states that the imperial govern
mcnt has ordered 10000 Russian Poles 10
leave Eastern Prussia. or these POes
1000 are Jews. A majority OF The eXiled
Poles have, however, been granted re-
erty and business and settle up their al
fairs before leaving.
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FRANCEs COMING ELECTION.

The Separation OF Church and state the
Most Important Issue.
LONDON, July lS.-From Paris 10 is
stated that the most important question
in the coming general election Of France
will be the religious questions. This fact
is generally recognized, 10 is said, ana the
Pore and Cardinal Guibert, Arch
bishop Of Paris, are directing
"a result which Will eliminate In tho
separation Of church and state in France.
Undoubtedly very large number OF the
Catholics in Franco favor the separation
as valuable 10 the cause Of Catholic ac-
ftou
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one Killed and Three wounded.

MANLEY, n. c.. July 1S.-To-uight at
s o'clock a terrible tragedy occurred here.
Julius Lux while intoxicated drew a pis-
tol in the midst OF crowd and began
firing, killing Samuel sparr white
man, and severely wOunding three
negroes before he could he captured. Lux
aud others implicated ia the affair are ~
the guard.house under "a strong guard.
Excitement runs high and lynching is
nWpapfaH
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bANIEL MANNING,
secretary Of the Treasury.
THREAT TO KILL A JUDGE.

'Dent Denunclation of Labor
Unions The Provooation.
.A'ulSGroN, July ls.-In the Police
..s5 'u'! Judge Smell suspended busi-
or '-' leod "a letter purportlng to come
40. .I'des umonist threatening the
|ns,ss. s',u u. death, because Of his recent
|l0r. n upon the TRIAL Of the unionist
d iat,o.. lltmidaung non-union tailors
|or nm Eas dated and mailed I'm Balti.
u. '.a4e then said thatthe writer
|ueE,s '',lHi was n fair sample
| |ark. IN w.. man against whom his re.
/ hu'. d. 49,. Ivy We're directed. He had
s,s''. w. lIs condemnation was diroct-
'.'. l4e abuse Of power which thev
'sob.'d .oal ,.. men as those upon trial and
e letto, y -,l ,4e methods OF the writer Of
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SWITCHED TO his DEATH.
A Brave Engineer Sacrifices His Life to
save uls Passengers.

save dih HaeoeDBeTss
PHILADELPHIA, July 1S.-An express
train from Atlantic City, on the West
Jersey railroad, ran Off the track at New
field station this morning. The engine
was demolished, and Engineer George
Murphy, residing in Camden, received In
luries from which he expired in short
time. A number Of passengers were
slightly injured. The engineer was a
married man and leaves a family. 1t is
stated that his brave conduct in remain
ing at his post averted more disastrous
results. The accident was caused by a
migulacpd eWitch
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An InsnIt Avcnged NYith a Whln.

CHARLESTON, s. G., July lS.-At
Laurens, In this State, to-day, J. M. lrby,
who was implicated m a murder case "A
few years ago, resented an imaginary In
suit from white mau named Palmer by
forcing Palmer, at the point Ola pistol, TO
Of negro employed by him lrhy.) The
whipping was done IN the presence OF the
Sheriff tnd town Marshal. lrby Is report
cd as being az large and as sdefying arrest.
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BRIDGEpORT, CONN. July lS.--John
Ebbe, "A drug clerk, has been held on a
by giving her an overdose OF morphine.
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A Lleutcl ,ant Chargcd Win Murder.

PIrrsBU.iG, TEX, July l8.--J. w.
Heard, sec }nd Lieutenant Of the Third
cavalry, std ioned at Camp Rice, was
arrested at Big Sandy yesterday by
Sheriff StanOHl, charged with the murder
OF Dallas SMART last winter he was
brought here to-day, aud Immediately APP
piled for "A writ Of habeaa corpus. Judge
Mclean fixed bis bond at $4,000 for his
appearance at the next term Of court.
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oHEYENNEs SUBMISSIVE.
All Danger OF an Outbreak Now Con
sidered Past at Fort Keno.

Fort RENO, /. T., July lS.-rhere is
nothing Of special interest here. Gen.
Sheridan had talk with a number Of In
dlans, including Stone Calf, one OF the
leading dissatisfied chiefs. The Indians
are divided on the question Of the lease TO
the cattlemen, and appear to realize that
Il the government undertakes 10 disarm
them they must submit. All danger Of an
outbreak Is practically ended
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Francc'sNnyy.

PARIS, july lS.-Admiral Galiher,
Minister OF Marine, estimates that ~ sill
require at least S0,OO0,000 30 repair and
equip the French navy m manner
70 make Il hrst class.
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BERLIN, July ls.--It Is stated that the
German government Is preparing a BIN
% exclude oil foreign Princes from rights
Of Inheritance to any Of the German ducai
thrones. The bin will, il IL said, he sub
United 10 the BnndeArnth NEXT autumn.
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FLOATING THE RANK.
a Call Of 80 shiliings Per Share, and
Six Months Time Proposed.

a Call OF 80 shtliingg Per share, and
Six Months Time Proposed.
DUBLIN, July lS.-The Ennis sbare-
holders OF the Munster bank have resolved
TO ask the directors TO call 30 shillings per
share, and thus add Sl.I25,0O0 to The
banks capital, and 10 then request de-
p0sltors 10 delay Withdrawing tht ] money
Tor six months 10 give time 70 the man
agoment TO develop the institutions re-
sources.
DUBLIN SHAREHOLDERS MEET.
A large meeting Of shareholders In the
Munster bank was held here to-day 10
consider means 10 settle the affairs OF the
concern and enable it 20 resume business.
All the directors Of the bank were pres
emit The meeting appointed COMMITTEES
TO ascertain the exact financial cO1ditl0n
OF the bank and the best means Of roviv-
ing it on ITS former footing, or es an
alternative OF reUonstructiug IL on a solid
foundation. The directors were author
ized 20 oppose liquidation proceedings.
CARNAEvoN THANKED.
A resolution was adopted amid pro-
lOnged and unanimous applause heartily
thanking the Earl Of CarnarYon, the new
NicerOy, for his expressions Of sympathy
with the owners aud depositors Of The
bank, and his promise OF assistance lt
was then announced that The
proceedings undertaken 10 seouie e
The compulsory liquidation Of the
Dank had been Withdrawn. TIE
managers Of the bank and Of its city and
county branches during the meeting as-
serted their firm belIof that the old cus-
toners OF ihe institution would return 70
it 10 resumed business. The Mayor Of
Limerick promised the meeting that he
would undertake that the bank would not
lose Il single customer i'm Limerick. Toe
meeting was a great success, and 0d.
adjourned until Monday.
MexicO's Editors nt Philadelphia.
nmIfAnI.I nnrA Imlu IA-Ihn MnNInnn
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NEW YORK, July iS.--Rey. DR.. s.
lrenmus Prime died at 2:45 O'Clock to-
day, at Manchester, W., whore ho was
Ftriken bv parelvsi8 last sunday.
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CRY on MEXICO, July 1S-The I'M
prisOned editors aud students will be
tried by the civil courts.
BUSINESS confidence has revived.
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FORr MONROE, July 1s.-senator Ma
hone, GOV. Cameron, Congressman wise
aud LIBBY, ox- Collector Bowden, OF Nor-
folk, and other prominent Republicans
are here arranging for a vigorous cam
unfuu
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RAVAGEs OF THE CHOLERA.
Little Danger of an Outbreak in thi.
Country this Year.


WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The latest
number of the consular. reports issued by
the State Department, whicn appeared
to-day, is devoted entirely to the cholera
i'll Europe during 1884. The number gives
a very full history OF the ravages of the
disease, together with the causes for the
outbreak as far as they can be ascer-
tanned. The COnsuls also report
in detail the precautionary and
preventative measures adopted in
the various cities of England and
continental Europe. The publication
will doubtless prove of great value 10
health boards throughout the United
States. In this connection DR.. Hamilton,
Supervising Surgeon General OF the Ma
rine Hospital Service, says that be thinks
there is little danger Of an outbreak of
sporadic cholera in the United States this
year, but he advises that sanitary precau-
tions be not neglected as the danger next
summer will be great.
THE EPIDEMIC IN SPAIN.
MADRID, July l8.-There were ,329 new
cases OF cholera and 624 deaths from the
disease reported yesterday in SPAN.
In Madrid 8 new cases of cholera and
deaths were reported, and IN adjacent
villages 9 new cases and deaths.
In AraDjuez no new cases were report
ed but D deaths occurred. In the city of
Murcia there were 10 new cases and
deaths. In the province Of Murcia, out
side Of the city, there were l95 new cases
and SO deaths. In the city Of Valencia
there We're 13l cases and 90 deaths, ana in
the balance of the province OF Valencia
there were 4O4 new cases and 2O4 deaths.
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v nas,sa ''hEGQR, july 1s.-cor
VA, g egc.s'ig igs,'sss gd, ,' night last night
' 'hellls ~ y, ,e.,,r sogrs' sleep aud to-day w