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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1886-04-18
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Puerto Rico Abr II de lSS6.E ContadOr, Z. PdrdOE
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1886-04-18

CalzadO. Andres BOrdOy tiene
constantemente, en- su aorsditado De-
posito de Ia calle de San Francisco.
ntmero 81, IN extenso y variado sur
lido de calsado de todas clases, que
yends 4 precioa limitadisimos,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1886-04-18

Disposition de la Intendencia
de Hacienda para la formation de
las matriculas de la contribution
industrial y de comercio de esta
Isla.
Est& vacante el destino de Cabo
de Mar del puerto de Naguabo
Aviso referente d Ia election de
un Senador por la Unigersidad de
la Habana.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1886-04-18
GACETA De HOY.

Resultado de las elecciones pa.
ra Diputados d Cortes verifcadas
recientemente en- los distritos de
Guayama y Caguas.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-04-08
CHAPTER XVIII.

Sharons news was not of an encouraging
character. He had met with serious Difficult
ties, and had spent the last farthing of
Moody's money in attempting to overcome
them.
One discovery Of Importance he had GER
tainly made. horse withdrawn from the
sale was the only horse that had met with
Hardymans approval. He had secured the
animal at the high reserved price of twelve
thousand frants-being four hundred anG
eighty pounds in English money-and he
had paid with an English bank noe. The
eller "a French horse dealer resident in
Brussels) had returned to Belgium imme-
diately on completing the negotiation.
Sharon had ascertamed his address, and had
written to him at Brussels, inclosing the
number of the lost bank-note In two days
he had received an answer informing him
that the horse dealer had been called to
England by the illness of relative, and that
he had hitherto failed to send any address to
which his letters could be forwarded. Hear
ing this. and having exhausted his funds,
Sharon had returned to London. 1t now
rested with Moody to decide whether the
course of the inquiry should follow the horse
dealer next. There was the cash account,
And there was Sharon, with his pipe in his
mouth and his dog on his lap, waiting for
orders
Moody wisely took time to consider before
he committed himself to decision. In the
meanwhile he ventured to recommend a new
course of proceeding which Sharon's report
had suggested to his mind.
1T seems to me-" he said, ''that we have
ha nf 70,
end in view, when the straight road lay be-
fore u.s. If Mr.. Hardyman has passed the
stolen note, you know as we'll as | do that he
has passed it innocently. Instead of wasting
time and money in trying to trace
stranger, why not tell Mr. Hardyman what
has happened, and ask him to give us the
number of the note! You can't think of
everything, l know; bat it does seem strange
that this idea didn't occur to you before you
went to France
''Mr. Moody" sad Old Sharon, 81 shall
have to cut your acquaintance. You are
a man without faith; don't like you. As if
1 hadn't thought of Hardyman weeks sincen
he exclaimed contemptuously. Are you
really soft enough to suppose that "a gentle.
man in his position would talk about his
money affairs to me? You know mighty
little of him if you do. A fortnight since |
sent one OF my men most Specially dresSeoD
to hang about his farm and see what infor
nation he could pick up. My man became
painfully acquainted with the toe of a boot.
1t was thick, sir: and it was Hardyman's.'
Il will run the risk of the boot" Moody
replied, in his quiet way.
And put the question to Hardyman"
YES"
Very good" said Sharon. If you get
your answer from his tongue instead of his
boot the case is at an end-unless | have
made a complete mess of it. Look here,
Moody! If you want to do me good turn,
tell the lawyer that the guinea opinion was
the right one. Let him know that he was the
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-04-08

Isabel had thus far made several attempts
to interrupt him, without success But when
Hardyman's confession attained its culm-
mating point she insisted on being heard.
''If you will excuse me, SIR" she interposed
gravely, 81 think [ had better go back to
the cottage. My aunt is stranger here,
and she doesn't know where to look for u.s. ~
''We don't want your aunt" Hardyman
remarked, in his most positive manner.
1--WE do want her." Isabel rejoined. Il
won't venture to say it's wrong i'll you, Mr.
Hardyman, to talk to me as you have just
done, but Pm quite sure it's wrong in me to
listen"
He looked at her with such unaffected sur
prise and distress that she stopped, on the
point of leaving him, and tried to make her.
self better understood.
II had no intention of offending you, sir"
she said, little confusedly. II only wanted
to remind you that there are some things
which gentleman in your position" She
stopped, tried to finish the sentence, failed,
and began another. ''If had been young
lady in your own rank of life" she went on
Il might have thanked you for paying me a
compliment, and have given you a serious
answer. As it is, l am afraid / must say
that you have surprised and disappointed me.
can claim very little for myself, l know;
but 1 did imagine-so long as there was
nothing unbecoming in my conduct-that
had some right to your respect"
Listening more and more impatiently,
Hardyman took her by the hand, and burst
out with another of his abrupt questions
What can you possibly be thinking Off
he asked
She gave him no answer; she only looked
at him reproachfully, and tried to release
herself.
Hardyman held her hand faster than ever.
Il believe you think ME an internal scoun-
drel," he said. II can stand a good deal,
Miss Isabel, but I can't stand that. How
have failed in respect toward you, if you
please! have told you you're the woman
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-04-08

,0ds the right one"
fool, not you, when he buttoned up his pock-
cts and refused to trust me- And, l sayT
pursued Old Sharon, relapsing into his Gus
tomary impudence, you're III love, you
know, with that nice ~irl. like her myself.
When you marry her invite NE to the we'd
ding. I'll make a sacrifice-Ill brush my
hair and wash my face in honor of the occa-
sion"
Returning to his lodgings, Moody found
two letters waiting on the table. One of
them bore the South Morden postmark. He
opened that letter first.
1t was written by Miss Pink. The first
lines contained an urgent entreaty to keep
the circumstances connected with the loss of
the five hundred pounds the strictest secret
from every one III general, and from Hardy
man in particular. The reasons assigned for
making the strange request were next ex-
pressed in these terms: my niece Isabel is,
| am happy to inform you. engaged to bs
married to Mr. Hardyman. Ii the slightest
hint reached him of her having been asso-
cated, no matter how cruelty and unjustiy,
with a suspicion of theft, the marriage would
be broken Off and the result to herself and
to everybody connected with her would be
disgrace for the rest of our lives"
On the blank space at the foot of the page
a few words were added in IsabePs writing:
''Whatever changes there may be in my life,
your place in my heart is one that no other
person can fill; it is the place of my dearest
friend. Pray write and tell me that you are
not distressed and not angry. My one anxiety
is that you should remember what 1 have
always told you about the state of my own
feelings Ny one wish is that you will still
let me love you and value you as | might
have loved and valued a brother"
The letter dropped from Moody's hands.
Not a word, not even a sigh, passed his lips.
IN fearless silence he submitted to the pang
that wIung him-in fearless silence he con-
templated the wreck of his life.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-04-08
No. II

designs of a prohgate man, Come to me
instantly, Isabel, and l promise to take care
of YOU"
Fortified by these letters, and aid d by
Miss Pinks indignation, Hardyman pressed
his proposal on Isabel with renewed reSolu.
tion. She made no attempt to combat his
arguments-she only held firmly by her de-
cision. Without some encouragement from
Hardyman's father and mother she still
steadily refused to become his wife II j.
tated already by Lady Lydiald's letters.
he lost the self-command which so eminentlv
distinguished him in the ordinary affairs of
life, and showed the domineering and des-
potic temper which was an inbred part of
his disposition. Isabers high spirit at once
resented the harsh terms in which he spoke
to her. In the plainest words she released
him from his engagement and, without
waiting for his excuses, quilted the room
Left together, Hardyman and Miss Pink
devised an arrangement which paid due re-
spect to lsabels scruples, and at the same
time met Lady Lydiard's insulting assertion
of disbelief in Hardymans honor by a
formal and public announcement of the mar
riage.
1t was proposed to give garden party at
the farm in a weeks time, for the express
family and friends in the character of his
betrothed wife. If his father and mother ac-
cepted the invitation, Isabels only objection
to Fastening their union would fall to the
ground. Rardyman might, in that case,
plead with his imperial correspondent for q
delay i'll his departure of a few days more;
and the marriage might still take place be-
fore ne left England. Isabel at Miss Pinks
intercession, was induced to accept her
lovers excuses, and, in the event of her
favorable reception by Hardyman's parent
at the farm, to give her consent snOt very
willingly even yeti to fastening the cere-
mony which vas TO make her Hardyman's
wife.
On the next morning the whole of the in
vitations were sent out, excepting the invita-
ton to Hardymans father and mother.
Without mentioning it to Isabel, Hardyman
decided on personally appealing to his mother
before he ventured on taking the head OF the
family into his confidence
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-04-08
CHAPTER XIX.

The narrative returns to South Morden,
and follows the events which attended
Isabels marriage engagement.
To say that Miss Pink, inflated by triumph
rose, morally speaking, from the earth, and
fioated among the clouds, is to indicate
family the effect produced on the ex-school-
mistress when her niece first informed her of
what had happened at the farm Attacked
on one sidsby her aunt and on the other by
Hardyman, and feebly defended, at the best,
by her own doubts and misgivings, Isabel
ended in surrendering at discretion Like
thousands of other women in similar po-
sition, she was in the least degree uncertain
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-04-08
Helena, Montana, Thursday, April 8, 1885,

keep watchful eve on Sharon, and to trust
him with no more money until he had hon
estly earned it first.
A week passed. Moody longing to see
Isabel still waited in vain for news from
France. He had just decided to delay his
visit to South Morden no longer, when the
errand boy employed by Sharon brought
him this message: 'Ihe old 'uns at home,
and waitin' to see yey.''
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-04-08
CHAPTER XVII

Events succeeded each other rapidly after
the memorable day, TO Isabel, of the lun
cheon at the farm
On the next day tthe ninth of the MONTH
Lady Lydiard sent for her steward and re.
quested him to explain his conduct in re
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
Leubrie's rheater.

The Pirates Of Penzance, as inter
preted by, Ford's Comic Opera Com
pauy, deserved larger audience than
that which ga. before them last night
and warmly applsuded familiar and
favorite numbers. Messrs. Armand
and Carlberg appeared to better ad-
vantage than in anything they have
done here, while Mr.. Walter West
gave indications that his voice has not
altogether departed. Miss Blanche
Chapman, as usual, was excellent, and
shared the honors OF the evening
with Miss Ray Samuels, who, be-
side 6 being an admirable actress.
is the possessor Of a very fair con-
halto. The little lady who is known
to every one as the "Lum Tum" in
the MikadO, and who was billed as
"Luella Duer," gave evidence last
night that she possesses a voice that
lacks nothing but culture and develop.
ment TO win IFS possessor a conspicu-
GUS pace in her profession. Miss
Cammeyer was, as heretofore, con-
scientious and painstaking, throwing
into a minor part all the grace, vivacity
and skillful by-plays that distinguishes
her in parts Of prominence. Mr.. Dem
ham made ana ideal "Gen.
Stanley" and gave another proof
Of his apparently boundless
versatility. 1t was difficult to
identity him as the same actor who is
so ludicrously funny in the MikadO and
Black Cioaks, and 30 truculently vicious
as the crooked-back "KinP Gamma"
in the Princes Ida. Tonight the Nj.
kado will be repeated, altogether the
best thing in the Ford Company's re-
pertoire, and one that does not stale
by rendition,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-12
A REJECTED LOVERS SUICIDE.
A Baltimore Librarian shoots Elm
self Through the Heart.

BALTIMORE, Nd, February S.-Mr.
John X. Randall, librarian OF the Mer-
camille Library Of this city, committed
suicide this morning at his boarding
house No. 1909 North Charles street, a
fashionable quarter OF the city, by
shooting himself through the heart
with bullet from a Smith & Wesson
revolver. 1t is plain that the suicide
was caused by blighted affection, a.
though the fact that his father, Dr.BuT-
ton Randall of the United States Army,
had been in the insane asylum for
years, leads many to believe that there
is a touch Of hereditary insanity in
the case. Mr.. Randall for nearly ten
years was engaged 10 a young lady Of
Annapolis, who was recognized as
belle in that city, and who about six
months ago Tilted him. A short time
since the public announcement OF her
engagement TO an officer Of the Naval
Academy was made. This preyed on
his mind, and undoubtedly led TO his
suicide. He killed himself while in
bed, with all his clothes on, though he
had barred his breast 80 that he could
reach ms mart
On his table beside his bed lay a
copy OF Victor Hugo's Shakespeare
in French. Between the leaves lay
several sheets OF paper, with notes
and t,anslations of the bt ok. The
last paragraph OF comment was dated
"2-7-lsS6," indicating that Mr.,
Randall had been at work on the
translation yesterday. He was at his
post ST the library during the day yes
terday and also during the evening.
Mr.. Randall was a native of Anna
polls, but had resided in Baltimore a
number OF years. He was graduated
at st. Johns College, and was
a member OF the bar. He was about
thirty-two years old. He had law
Office on st. Paul street, but never
cared particularly for the practice
Of law, but was devoted to the study
OF literature. He was man OF wide
reading aud scholarly tastes, which
led him into the study Of almost every
branch OF literature. He was great
collector OF old books, aud the library
which he had gathered together had
in il many rare aud curious volumes.
His fondness for collecting curiosities,
however, did not end with books.
Every species Of bric-a-brac, pittures,
aud, above all, firearms Of every de-
scription, had an interest for him.
A singular coincidence is that at IL
o'clock to-day dispatch was received
at the Mercantile Library, addressed
to Mr.. Randall, announcing the death
OF his father in the Government Hos
pital at Washington. The father, DR..
Burton Randall, had been an army
surgeon since 1882. He was retired
in 1868, aud had been in the asylum
ever since.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-12
PERSONALS.

LEE B. RoGRRs OF the ViCksburg
Commercial Herdldie in the city.
j. HIRscH and son OF Greenville,
Miss, were in the city yesterday.
Mr., AND Mrs. JAKE HIR.CHER OF
Paducah, are in the city on their bridal
tour.
LOUIS WALDANER Of Greenville,
Miss, is here on a visit to his fancee,
Miss Johl.
HENRY DRRYFUs and bride OF Green
vile, who have been spending a few
days here pleasantly, left last night
for New Orleans.
N. CoKER, Tennessee; M. ]. Harris,
Texas; l.. ]. Peggott, Chicago; j. F.
Carey, st. Louis; Q. S. Dabble, Green
vile, Miss. Chas. r. Groomes, Nash
Vile, Tenn. O. S. 0Iffey and wife, St.
Louis; T. II. Dickson, Jackson, Miss. (;
A. P. Powell and family, Newbern,
Tenn. Mr., and Mrs. Heisher, Paducab,
KY; L. W. Condor, Texas; s. 8.
Sherod, Covineton, Tenn. O. S. Dib.
BILE, Greenville, Miss, and N. S. Shot
well, Missouri, are at Dufy's Hotel.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-12
Battle Of the PetticOats.
Fierce fractional Fight Follow
ing Foolish Female FrOlic.
Wild War WhOOps Women
Wage.
Exasperated, Excited EndeaVOrs
Each Eagerly Embraced.

Mrs. Testy-Yes, I'm glad to say
that my husband is very good natured.
Mrs. Crusty-And so is mine.
Mrs. Testy-But my husband
never kicked over the stove.
Mrs. Crusty-Are you sure ofthat?
Mrs. Testy-Yes, I'm sure Of it +;
but heard your husband did.
Mrs. Crusty-Well, whoever told
you that told falsehood; besides,
I'd rather my husband would kick
over the stove than to kick me,
like l heard certain woman's hus-
band did.
Mrs. Testy-Ohl you mean thing !
My husband never gave me as much
as a cross word in his life.
Mrs. Crusty-No, and l suppose
he never came home intoxicated.
Mrs. Testy-Yes, I'll admit that /;
but then he doesn't squander all his
money and leave his family suffering
for bread.
Mrs. Crusty-I can prove that my
husband is not spendshriit.
Mrs. Testy-Prove it, please.
Mrs. Crusty-Why, he buys his
clothes at the Misft Parlors, 262
Second street.
Mrs. Testy-And so does mine.
He says he can save money enough
there on a suit and oyercoat to buy
coal for the entire winter.
Mrs. Crusty-That's just the re-
mark my husband made. He said
the overcoat he got there for $50 was
worth $40, and the suit he paid $40
for could not have been made to sell
for less than $50.
Mrs. Testy-Im sorry, dear, that |
said anything about your husband.
Mrs. Crusty-Never mind, it was
all my fault; but guess we'd been
quarreling yet if it hadn't been for
the Misft Parlors. Graciousl what
happiness they do bring to Memphis.
Mrs. Testy-Yes, the Misft Par
lors are a real blessing, There are
bargains there for rich and poor, for
it sells the finest of custom made
clothing at prices which do not often
represent the cost price Of clothing.
You get Suits, Overcoats and Pants
there for half price.
N.B.-Our present stock of fine
merchant tailors insists in elegant
| Overcoats aud Suits that we sold
originally for one-half of their actual
value, we are now SELLING BELOW
COST to enable us to make room fol
the large and handsome stock of GUS
TOM MADE GARMENTS which we will
receive. from our agents at the open
ing of the spring season. If you de-
sire to secure GENUINE BARGAIN
in a SUIT or ovERooAT it will pay
you to give US a call.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-12
LOCAL NOTICES.

SHIRTS, all styles, made to order.
Memphis Steam Shirt Factory and
Laundry, 224 Second street.
RuBscH & Son, timers have removed
to 20 and % Besle street.
MEMPHIS STAINED GLASS WORKS, 2S6
Third street. Call and see.
CHINA gilded and fred by Mrs. Liz
zie FAINT, Holly Springs, Miss.
]. H. LowREY, Md, Homeopathic,
3lS Main street; telephone 9Sl.
ONE car. load OF mules, at Wholesale,
at q big drive. 55 Union street.
J. L. HALL.
TIE finest and best selected stock
Of gas fixtures in the city, at bottom
prices. j. A. BAILEY y co.
Miss CARRIE NJ. HEATING can be
found every day at Z. Witzmsnn &
Co.'s, 223 Second street, from 4 % Z
clock pm.
FINE lo. Of young Farm Mules JUS
arrived at 305 Second street, Ror' E
Johnston's Stables, three doors noIiL
OF Monroe street.
@. d. SMITH, veterinary surgeon, o
New York, ba5 decided TO locate per
msnently in Memphis. He treats al
diseases of horses, mules, cattle, sheep
swine and 6ogs. Calls, day OF night
answered promptly. Office at Jone
& Co.'s stable, 81 Monroe street; tele
phone 462. Residence, Fransiol
House; telephone 80,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-12
CrosbI,s Mime Museum

The result OF the bslloting at Cros-
by's Dime Museum over the cham
pionship Of the first Memphis Fat
Women's Convention" was as follows,
the count being made un TO Wednes.
day night: Miss Eva HaAright, No.
7, has 1871 votes; Miss Anna Bell, No.
3, has 1904; Nine. De Beranger, No.
2, has $50 votes. Nos. 10 and are
close up TO the latter. The gold and
ruby champion medal is made by
Byrd, the city jeweler, and is hand
some. The visitor is not alone at
tracted by the fat delegates. In the
upper animal hall is the curl
GUS little Mexican mule, born
with horns on it, fest in
stead OF hoofs. These horns curve
and twist in the most fantastic way,
and this peculiarly, coupled with his
buffalo hair aud mule-like shape and
ears, merit the remark of leading
Court House official, who said, after
viewing the animal: "Well, there are
strange things in foreign lands, but
you don't need to take trip abroad
to see the strangest ever looked at"
TIE stage show and other curios make
this weeks bill of fare at the Dime
Museum a clever one. Saturday is
School Children's Day." and Monday
next begins the 'fast type-setting
tourney"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-12
CITY NEWS.
-MikadO tonight.

-MikddO tonight.
Grand jury meets to-day.
Memphis walked away with al the
contracts for the Bald Knob branch.
The air was white with snow for
hsli an hour at Ii O'Clock last night.
The rain has not been hard enough
20 ~ much in the way Of cleaning the
streets.
-Gs,orge Jones and Mallie NJ. Bate
man, Anderson Hull and Lula Dow
dy were licensed to marry yesterday.
"A negro man named Nasby dropped
dead at 4:S0 yesterday afternoon in
Madden's store, in tie Waldran block,
An inquest was held by Justice Flem-
ing.
The glove contest between Gala
CHER and Cummins, announced for to-
night at the Peoples Theater, will not
take place owing to the absence Of
Gallagher.
The negro Nelson, accused OF hav-
ing attempted to outrage several white
women, was released by President
Hadden yesterday, as he could not be
positively identified.
No one has yet been appointed to
fill the vacancy created by Capt. Raja,
OF Fire Company No. .. Julius Ven
turin is acting captain, but no ap.
pointment has been made.
Mr.. A. Hilzfeld met with a pain
ful accident yesterday. Stepping out
OF his buggy, he caught his foot in the
wheel and fell on TO the sidewalk,
causing break in the small bone Of
his right leg, Just above the ankle. DR..
MCGEE bandayed the foot, and says
bis patient will be out shortly.
"A small house occupied by Mrs.
Sarah MaCklin, colored, as a grocery,
and situated st 440 Beale street, be-
yond the Charleston railway crossing,
was totally destroyed by FIRE shortly
after 8 O'Clock yesterday morning. The
loss is supposed to De somewhere near
$1,000, more or less. The muddy
streets checked the speed of the fire,
men, who labored hard to get there
but who failed to reach the scene in
time to save anything OF much value.
The services at the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, under the direc
ton of Mr.. Sayiord, assisted by Mr.
and Mrs. Towner, continue to draw
crowds Of people, among whom az,
t)und numerous recruits eager Il
embrace the gospel. The services
will be continued throughout In,
week daily at IL O'Clock am. and 7 ~
o'clock pm. Mr.. Sayiord is an elo
quent and pleasing preacher, and we
repays hearing.
The committee in charge of tn
Woman's Exchange yesterday wer
Mrs. W. II. Seward, Mrs. L. S. Ham
mond and Mrs. L. ]. Scarborough
Among the visitors were: J.R. Per
per, L. II. Estes, W. B. Gibson. w. {
Flippin, Chas. E. Pate, A, J. McCa
lum, Lee B. Roideu, Miss Susie She
by, I. d. EIdridge, ]. H, Smith. {
Lehman, J. B. Heiskeil, J. ii. Shel
herd, A. j. Shepherd, Minor Merr
wether, the Rev. A. w. Lamar, II
Rev. II. A. Jones. Rhea Cary, III. Car
Z. II. Dorion, ]. ]. Murphy, A. v
NeWsom, G. Z. Rudisill, ]. M. E,
wards, Mrs. @. A. Miller, L, S. LAX
Henry Clark.