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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
Pest Oncc Noticc.

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iastcst vessels aviilaDleA ,,.. ,.,,. 10 x,1 .,o,,
Forrlgn mails tIe wccA euuhs y'huNy 10 W." ci's'
frpoMPILY IN al caScs at t1lS once as toOWS
FRIpAY-A 1880 p. m for Hayti, per ;. > caTiosl
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Thomas aud Barbldoesj for Venezuela ana Curaco Wa
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patched taense the ENaY O. PEARSON, Postmaster
Post orsoe New-York. n. \. January y 400
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
TEE WILLIAM II. VANDERBILT FUND

The executors of William Ii. Vanderbilt
have already paid the requests TO the Domestic and
Foreign Missionary Society OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church. 100000 In ALL aud the Board OF Managers OF
that Society at Its meeting Tuesday resolved that the
treasurer should pay the amount without delay
Its Shading Committee Trust Funds and Instructed
that mittee 10 keep IL securely invested as sep
arate fund to be known rs the william H. Vanderbilt
fund.- the income alone to be paid the of
Board 20 be- used for such mission work the Board
may from time TO time direct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
MR.. EyDIcOTT A SHORT TINE IN THE CITY

Secretary Endicott, who has been In Alassa-
ehus.tts to make q legal argument In an
Insurance case, was In the city yesterday.
but went to Washington at $40 p H..
He SAWS the Board OF Coast Defences and Forhc atoms
will recommend Congress TO begin work a. for the
nrotection OF NewYork, Boston, Philadelphia. savan-
nah ana other large and to continue tho work
until the entire seacOast IL fortified.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15

ST. PAUL, Jan. ii (SpecidD.-The corner
block OF the st. Paul Zoe palace was laid Tonight with
elaborate CEREMONY There was torch-ght procession
conp sing all the sno shoe toboggan state and curl
Ing el b, IN the city with bands of music Thousands
OF people were present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
GEORGE q ALLEN

George c. Allen died at his home. No. 81
Madison-ave. lie was Of the Oldest Jewell
era I'm the CITY, having, having In the busi.
mesa ever since here when boy from Boston,
where he was born IN 1914 lie started business on
Surteyant widely known IN the trade as
a almond expert. None OF hs family survive him. The
funeral will take place tomorrow. with the burial at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
,yoTugR OOLD WAVE COMING.

Chicago, Jan. 14.-At 8 o'clock this even
ing Tn. local sgna officer predicts that inside OF the mex
hours the temperature hero will fall 10 to ~
degrees The ground work of his theory IS tho hsl
measure IA Dakota and Montana which VIII speedily
lower tho temperature to the southeast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
followed during Friday night by local rains
variable Winds generally shifting to eastefy, faiiii
barometer,
RrBUNg LOCAL OBSERVATION

TRIBUNE OFFICE jan. ISL m-The depression
In the Northwest moved eastward yesterday, north Of
the Lakes without any Disturbance That the Texas
coast caused rain far north Arkansas third low
area moved slowly from the North Pacific coast into
Salt Lake BASIN new. but thus far slight, cold
appeared in Dakota, with light snow. Elsewhere ths
temperature Generally fair weather prevailed.
The barometer here changed very little, with clear
skies The ranged between 100 and 49, the
average Q7iso being 100 lower than on the corre-
day.
Fair. slightly warmer weather may be expected In
TINS city and vicinity to-day; coudness. and perhaps
rain or snow Saturday colder cloudy weather sunday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
FRANCISCO IDEL CASTILLO.

HAVANA, Jan. 9.-Senor Francisco Idel Cas-
tno, a member OF an old AMI distinguished family OF
Puerto Principe. died Matanzas. lie the father
in.law OF two prominent journalists OF Cnbasenor En-
rane l. de Verona. Editor Of the Reristd Ctbdno. and
senior Luciano r. de Acevedo Editor OF the Daro de Ia
Mopinn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
THE WE4rHER RSPORE

GOVERNMENT NDIcArroNs-roR 80 HOURS
WASHINGTON. Jan. 14.-FOr New-England'
slightly warmer weather, variable WINDS general"
shifting to southorly, falling barometer.
For tne Midds Atlantic states fr, warmer weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15

The people daily sing abou splendid results OF Bsnson
Pastes promptly relieving aad curing lame back rhcu
matte attacks scaca coughs and coas and ell aches ard
pains arising from the weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15

had ordered their poyes show burias without the
Boards permit ordered it's clerk the arrest OF
violating Its ordinances Yesterday the cOrpo
ration decided to conform to the law under protest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
DANCING FOLLOWING AN INSTALLATION.
The William d. Kennedy Post No. AZ. q. A

r. installed its newly elected officers and held recep
ton at Turn Hall, In East FOprth-st., last night
Past Department Commander James H. Fraser and STAFF
represented the State department Of the g. A. r. John
e. fimbock the commander Installed. IL 10 his
third term. After tho services there was dancing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
MARRIED.

CRANE-FITcH-on Thurstey. January Is. at tho resi-
dence Of tie brides father. the Rev Th)mas Ia ST.
D. D.. Maynard OF AandarIn ST JOINS River.
Florida and Bessie daughter Josiah p Fitch ESQ., o. New
York CITY.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Thursday morning Janu
H. at the Church Of ST Leo by the Htgbt rev Mon
signor Ducey, Miss Kate Cunningham If TINS city, 10 Mr.
". IL. schmidt OF ashington, d. e.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15

COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS RESiGNS.
ar AIpENs w., Jan. IA, II. Richardson tlsopuD-
lIcsn Collector OF Customs at this port mas VOLUNTARILY
resigned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15

AllcOck's Porous Plasters worn over the
Kidneys strengthen and stimulate their action aud
all pains and aches arising from their In
sist on Allcocks; they alone genuine. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
AIcud Cborus of Praisr

CHAPPED HANDS.
Use Colgate's Dermal Soap.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15

Az notices OF marriages must be iaiorsed Via FIJI name
and address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15

IN ths class eight States gn countries are
represented Misses butcher, Douglas Mcdowell, Mont
fort, sweet and Ward come from New-York Miss Cox
from hewJersey Mics Cameron from Cape Breton, Miss
Chapn aud Miss Hopkins from Massachusetts,, Miss
Dsmsr Miss Murray, Mlss Webeer and Miss Weir from
Canada Miss Owens from Ireland. Mas Hall from Lou
lsiaoa Miss Holmes and Miss speer from Ohio. Miss
Henley. Miss Kiinber and Miss Mills from England Miss
Mccormick from the District OF ColumbiS Miss Schin-
dell from Mary land and Miss Woodwork Missouri
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26
Tue RIGHT KIND OF FELLOW.
From the Chicago Times1

The right kind If fellow Is modest and mellow,
and generous and brave and benign.
His natures apparent aud clear and transpar-
emit ike yours, gentle reader and niue,
lie has no verboSity, no tongue tortuosity, and
he never is boaStiul and loud:
lie is gentle and quiet and plain in his diet, and
never gets mad In crowd:
He's grand and majestic, yet meek and domes.
tic, and spends his spare evenings at no ne;
He's tireless searcher for all kinds OF virtue,
like tie author and proprietor of this ONE:
He don't play the fiddle, part his hair in the
middle, nor dress like an Anglican dude;
When be goes to party with Meigs or McCarty
he is never noisy or rude.
He lives 10 frugality and sweet conjugllity, and
wants pie but two times a day;
He never eats onions, nor treads on your bum
ions, nor growls when you get In his way;
Hes wise and he's witty, persevering aud
gritty, and has Il magnificent head:
Hu'sall light and sweetness. he thorough COM
Peteness he's perfection in Shorthand
he'sIead
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26


The following lodges meet tonight at the
places named:
Masonic-st. Johns, No. II, Ma onic Temple;
Hope, No. %. Masonic Temple; Eureka, Royal
Arch, No. 4, Masonic Temple; Potomac, Knights
Tenplar, No. 3, Georgetown.
@. A. R.--John A. Rawlns, No. 1, Ninth and
y streets; Kit Carson, No. q, National Rides
Hall, street, between Ninth aud Tenth.
L. O. o. F.-Magenenu, No. 4, Eucampmeut,
Eighth Street Hall, East Washington; Central,
No. l, odd Fellows Hail; Eastern, No Z, odd
Fellows Hall; Mechanics, No. IS, Odd FELL
lows Hall. Georgetown Metropolis, No. Is,
MooTe's Hall Ninth street.
Knights of Pythins-Syracusian No. 10,
Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street north.
west; Nelson Division, No. ., Uniform Rank,
$50 Pennsylvania avenue.
i. o. M.-Washngton, No. G, Red Mems
Hall, G street, between Sixth and Seventh
streets northwest; Lafayette, No. 10, Grand
Army Hall, corner Seventh aud L streets
northwest.
l. o. G. T..-Anchor Lodge, No. 10, 72l Sixth
street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26
Cloak and Suit Department.

Cloak and Suit Department.
BARGAIN l.
One seal-Plush Cont, seal ornaments, size 40,
original price &C., For Red Ticket Day, sl5.
BARGAIN p
one Bronze Green silk Suit, SO bust, stylishly
made, and very desirable, price s25. TO be of.
fered on Red Ticket Day for sl2.4S.
BARGAIN s.
One Cloth Raglan. fine cloth, aud well made,
40 bust. positively worth $500. To be disposed
of on Red Ticket Day for e3.48.
BARGAIN A.
small lot of Havelocks, sizes 10 to 16 years.
originally sold from S7.T5 to 50. The lot to be
disposed of on Red Ticket Day at $3.50 your
choice.
Millinery Department.
BARGAIN g.
Consists of 10 handsomely trimmed hats,
worth SO each. To close out on Red Ticket Day
for Sl.SS your choice.
BARGAIN c.
30 samples of Children's Velvet Polo Caps
and Toboggans, worth from 75c to 81. The lot
to close at 39c each.
BARGAIN =
80 pieces of Fancy Plush Ribbon, In elegant
combination Of colors, inches wide, and sold
from CSC to 81 % yard. Choice, TO close out
the lot on Red Ticket Day, 47c per yard.
BARGAIN g.
small lot OF Infants Eluer Down CAPS, IN
red and pink, trimmed In Swans Down, &C
tually worth g. 10 close out at 60c each.
Gents Department.
BARGAIN o.
One lot of 32.inch Cream Cashmere MuHers.
worth 75c. To be closed out on Red Ticket
Day for 35c each.
BARGAIN 10
20 pair of Myrtle Drawers worth Tic To
close out at 26c pair.
BARGAIN IL
ers, odd sizes, worth Zoe. To close out at 25u Il
pair.
Glove Department.
BARGAIN 12-
Kid Gloves, worth 81. To close out on Red
Ticket Day at 73c pair.
| BARGAIN 13--
Small lot Of 5.button Stitched Back Dressed
Kid Gloves, worth sl.25. To close out ut pc a
| pair.
BARGAIN ID
4.button Undressed Kid Glove, regular price
| 81 on Red Ticket Day. The lot to close ut Csc a
| pair,
Lace and Embroidery Department.
BARGAIN Is
A lot of Fancy Colored LRces, regular price
10 to soc yard. To close out at 30 a yard.
BARGAIN 10
| A lot of Remnants of Laces and Embrold-
| cries, regular prices 10 10 75c each. To close
out on Red Ticket Day at lOc per remnant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26
BEST made Clothing IN Washington for men
and Logs. Eisem0n Bros 9TH and L.
Election and Installation of Officers.


The Grand Commandery of the Colored
Knights Templar elected and installed officers
last evening as follows: j. W, Freeman, R. E.
G. c.; Samuel West. V. L. D. q. e.; l.. II. Wayne,
y. &. g.; J. L, Edwards, f. G, g. G.; Sol H.
John N. Dorster, G. r.; W. II. Brooks, r. L. G.
S. W Arthur Goings. X. T.. q. J, W; Julius
Warren g. W.; Vim. II. Hutchinson. q. $. b.;
b. !; Daily, G. S. b.; John II. Hawkins, g, s.,
and VIM. II. Gray, James Davenport and VIM.
Hill,leuards.
BEST made Clothing in Washington for men
and boys. Eiseman Bros, eth and L.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26
NAVY YARD DISCHARGES.
The Marine Guard TO he Substituted
for tho watchmpn

for tho watchmen.
All Of the watchmen at the Washington
navy yard will be discharged next satur-
day. Their places will be filled by the ma.
rine guard stationed at the yard, Messrs.
Cowap, Young, and Cole, who held i'm.
portant positions at the yard, were dis
charged last Wednesday. On Saturday all
the men employed in the steam engineering
department will also be discharged, as well
as number Of men employed In other bu-
reaus who were held over to complete the
work that was unfinished. II was stated
last night that It lie proposed to remove the
marine guard from the navy yard to the
marine barracks, and that the quarters now
occupied by the marines will be recon-
structed into flats for the benefit OF the
officers who are likely to be stationed at the
navy yard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26
IMPORTANT SALE
OF
CHINA
AND
JAPAN ESE
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS.

Cardinal and Blue China Silk. hem'
stitched. at asc. each.
Buff and White Hemstitched China
Silk at soc. each. =,
White, Colors, and Fancy Colored
Borders and Centers, in China
and Japan Silk, hemstitched. at
7sc., SSc., and 81.
These goods have been bought at
n sacrifice sale and are marked at
figures less than their original cost.
Complete lines Of English Twills
in Handkerchief and Muttlers in
White, Cream, Black, and Colors-
Brocaded, Plain, and Fancy Borders
and Centers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

TEMPLE HOTEL, Ninth street, opposite Unit
ted States patent office, is newly painted
papered, and otherwise beautifed. A que
temperance house, with pleasant parlOrs aud
excellent table fare. Room and board, s2j to
$50 per month. Table board, SIS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

Having purchased from n large importing
house OF New York city 1000 yards OF the
word.fcuowneh Bellons Black silk, In rem
nants, Ringing from to IS yards which cost to
divided into two lots, one OF which we shall
sell at 81 per yard and the other at SLIPS per
yard. Those goods will be sold at the above
prices for this Friday and Saturday Our weekly
for CASH only, as we had TO pay cash for these
goods to procure them TO sell at the above
price, Positively the best bargains ever shown
in silks. LAEsDUR0H IL Bro.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

DIR. HENLEY's Celery, Beef. and Iron ought
to he In every house in the United States. It
cure all nervous troubles-indigsstion, Sleep
lessness, neuralgia, chills and fever. weak d.
gestion, &c. Leading physicians acknowledge
IT,. Sold by druggists. Barbour & Hamilton,
Wholesale agents, Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

More DRESS GOODS BAR
GAINS.
1t will be to your advantage
to keep an eye on our Dress
Goods Department. Two
Holiday bargain Counters
have been established-3oc
and SOC. The 39c counter
will contain goods formerly
sold at as, SO, 50, and 62Hc
per yard. The SOC counter
will contain fabrics formerly
sold at IS, 87Hc and 81 per
yard.
From this day forward we
shall make additions to these
counters, and unhesitatingly
claim that better bargains
than these cannot be found.
In conjunction with these
two tables full of bargains
we are cutting prices on our
Fine Combination Dress
Robes, and are offering:
$13.75 and $r2,5o Robes,
now $40 each; $40 Beaded
Robes, now SIS each.
1t will pay you to come
early and often from now till
Chr stmas.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

SO per gallon, 40 cents a quart bottle. No. l
Rye Whisky, best in the world for the money,
at McGee's, Ninth street, near ID.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

Judge Smell disposed of the following cases
in the police court yesterday morning Leroy
Feney, profanity In the street, S. or seven
days; John Avery, disorderly conduct, IS or
fifteen days; Thomas Mullen, destroying
private property, $40 or thirty days. John w.
Lancaster, profanity in the street. IS or five
days: Thomas II. Henry, disorderly conduct, So
offender. ninety days: David Mason larceny
of lumber, plead guilty, thirty DAYS: David
Clark, assault, So; James Smith, ass lult, So
collateral forfeited.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

BULLY boy with glass eye IL what chap
termed bottle OF Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup. Is
cents
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

Tooth filling made painless by the use Of
cocaine by 8. 4. Mason, dentist, 2iS Four.and
a-hen street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

BEST made Clothing In Washington for men
and boys. Eiseman Bros, 9TH and E.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

Ladies', we have the best line ofsl5O opera
slippers in the city; Box-Toe and Common
Sense. Mrs. w. II. Rich. III Market Space.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26
What Think You of This Z?

RARE bargains in clothing at 9li + street;
latest styles; satisfaction given. Call before
you purchase elsewhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

Notion Department..
BARGAIN IL
A lot of Large Size Pictures, regular price
25c. To close out at &c each,
BARGAIN 49,
A lot of Fancy Holiday Novelties (odds and
endsl, worth 26c to 81. Your choice, to Close
out the lot on Red Ticket Day. fer $50 each.
Zephyr Department.
BARGAIN 10
A few pieces of 25c Fancy Frlnge'. To close
out at l0c ayard.
BARGAIN 90
Closing out the last of our Felt Shopping
Bags, with embroidered initials Jour price zoe;
worth sl). To close out n Red Ticket Day at
soc each.
JeweIry Department..
BARGAIN 2l-
A lot Of 25 to SOC Pins only a, few of each
style len oXidized, gilt, silver, rhinestone, &C.
To close at 100 each your choice.
BARGAIN 22-
A few Crumb Trays and Brushes LEFT, of
certain style, regular price 89c. To close out
on Red Ticket Day at l9c set.
Dress Trimming Department..
BARGAIN %
A lot OF Black Silk Laces worth 25 to SOC a
yard. To close out ut 100 yard.
BARGAIN "a
A lot of Felt Ball Trimming, In oil colors,
regular price 25c yard. To close out a. l0c a
yard.
BARGAIN 25-
A lot Of odds and ends In Feather Trimmings.
To close out at Doc a yard.
Ladies' Neck Wear Department.
BARGAIN 90
few Children's Lace aud Embroidered Col
lars eighty soiled), worth from 80 to 7jc. To
close cut at 25c each.
BARGAIN 81
A lot OF Ladies' Alllinen Cape Collars, with
embroidery through centers, regular price l6c
each. To close out ut DC each.
BARGAIN 2S--
A lot Of 25 aud $50 Fancy Chemisettes. To
clCie out on Red Ticket Day at l9c each.
Fancy Goods Department
BARGAIN 90
a few Bitque Dolls LEFT over from last season.
viii be clos'd out less than half price.
BARGAIN 30
Plush Photograph Frames at half price to
close Out
| BARGAIN 81
Cne lot Of Fancy Goods, to close out, at 25ci
worth as high as 81.
| BAkGAIN 81
| WorIh nom $3.50 ~.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

ST. JACOBS OIL will cure boil, and heal Ut
wound received In broil.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26

Lately a number of robberies have been
committed at some Of the hotels and the p lioe
have been endeayoring to catch the thief. Last
Wednesday night Detectives Mahon aud Carter
stepped into the National Hotel, and they were
there but few minutes when they noticed a
young man acting suspiciously. While watcn-
ing his movements they saw him steal an over
coat belonging to Mr.. J. Wood Bell. He was
arrested. and gave the name of Alfred N. Pres
ley, aged 20 years. The arrest led to the re-
covery ofseveral fine oyercoats, which are now
at Police headquaTters awaiting Identification.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-26
Work in Judge SMELLS Court.

BEST made Clothing In Washington for mon
and boys Eiseman Bros 9TH and L.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-05
Cost Her Weight in Gold.

Mrs. Jesus Castro, an aged Mexican
lady, now residing at American Flag, in
the Santa Catilina mountains, is perhaps
the only woman who, literally speaking,
ever cost her husband her weight in
gold. 1t is said that in the early gold
digging days of California she was a
resident of Sonora, in which State she
was born and grew to womanhood. When
about the age of seventeen a paternal
uncle, but a few years her senior, re-
turned with his companions, gold laden,
from the Ell Dorado of the West and BE-
came desperately enamored of her. He
sought her hand in marriage and was ac-
cepted, but the church refused, because
of the near relationship existing between
them, to solemnize the marriage. Per-
suasion being in vain, he tried the power
of. gold to win his way, and succeeded
only by the payment of her weight in
gold. She at the time weighed III
pounds, and against her in the scales the
glittering dust was shoveltd. Her af-
fianced husband still had sufficient of
this worlds goods to provide a comfort
able home, aud they were married. They
lived happily together, and she bore to
her husband eleven children. In the
course of years he died and she married
again, Mr.. Cast o being her second hus~
band. The abave is a fact and not fc-
ton, as living witnesses can prove.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-05
Profting by Experience.

The honest literalness of some very
sensible people is often decidedly anus
ing. The following joke, coming from
the Chinese, proves that u friends al
the antipodes are tiekled by the same
straws which excite II mirth:
stCome home to dinner" cried a house.
wife to her husband, who was at work in
a field"
"All righta" he shouted; ''as soon as |
have hidden my hoe"
AT dinner, his wife demonstrated with
him for proelaiming his affairs so loudly.
81 am certain" said she, "that the
neighbors have heard you, and some one
has already stolen 1t"
Struck with the remark, the mar re-
turned to the field to find that the hoe
was surely gone. On going back to the
house, impressed by the wisdom of hen
previous caution, he whispered in his
wife's ear:
"The hoe is stolen!"