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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
LEAVING his CONFESSION IN A PA WN-SHOP.

LEAVING HIS COAFEShON IN IA WA-ShN.
BosTON, Sept. 20 ISpecidD.-A pawnbroker
in Boston visited by a eOiOred man on Tuesday
morning. and was asked 10 lend a ANAL sum Of money
on o coat; Ho lent tho money Just after the man
closed door the pawnboker felt paper In the nne
pocket Of the He surprised 10 find that 1t was
the confession Of murder committed IN Cincinnati. He
at once informed the police. Last night William
H. Downs arrested. Iio at frat
denied all knowledge Of the murder but when he saw
the confession IN the hands OF Tho Inspectors admitted
A.. truth lie said that he had been tortured by tho re
membrance of the decd and at different times had
written portions OF the confession. He seemed glai.
bowege that tho crime had last been confessed The
paper that Downs was intimate with tho vile OF
Tobias Cain, Cincinnati, and that he murdered Cain
lecausc az wishes Of the woman and her slster
dspa;ch to ihe journal from Cincinnati that tho
Police Court records show that Downs killed Cain
thsre on october %. 1882. His defence was that he
acted In selfdefenco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
GREAT PREPARATIONS BUT no FIGHT.

NEw-ORLEANs, Sept. 20 Especial. D.-There was
considerable excitement this morning 10 political circles
and especially at the Custom House, over . recent
hostile encounter between H. II. Kornochan, United
States Naval officer. and Wash" Marks superntend-
ent OF the warehouse department. During political
discussion Kernocnan struck Marks In the face The
latter challenged tho former. The challenge
cepted aud the men have met this ing. but
the fact the know OF the police and si
dayits were made Hearing OF the afidavits tho
went to police station and surrendered. They were
released on parole. Tue fight 10 on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
REVOLUTION PLAYED OUT IN MExI

NUEvo LAREDO, Mexico, Sept. 20 tSpeciaD.-
The Lampazos contingen who have been scouting the
cntry with federal forces arrived at headquarters to-
day. They found several dead bodies where "El Co
vote i" and seven OF his band killed. One OF them
was recognized that OF Colonel Cazo the famous
evolutionary chietan. who fought side by side with
Naranlo and Trevlno. Ills companions murdered him
for $50 which he had Every vestigc OF the
has disappeared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
THE NEW BISHOP OF SYRACUSE.

SYRACUSE, Sept. 29.-The Catholics Of Syra-
cuse are taking veest interest In tho report tha,
Bisnop Ludden, who has just been appointed for the
new SEQ OF Syracuse, will not select this city
tho episcopal seat. People hero say that
Bishop Ludden has not giyon tho frss inkiing
a. to whero he will establish his residence.
IL has OF yet been announced where tho consecAtOn
ceremonies will take place or az what time Arrange
ments being made for committee TO visit the new
Ls q. practicable to get at least some iaior
nation ~ his Intentions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
OFFERING TO CLEAR UPA MYSTERY.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 29.-Chief of Police Hueb-
ner received some time letter from George p
Kiester, o guard the Jefferson City PcnitentAry.
stating that convict, George Sears had Informed him
tnst he knew about tho Zoe Watkins mystery. Mas
Watkins daughter OF l.. A Watkins, OF this city, dis
appeared and clsw her could be discovered until
body found In the river 1t generally
thought that had committed suicide. Sears states
that she abducted and sfterw ard murdered. His
story 10 discrcdted by some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
THE FIRE RECORD.
ARRESTED FOR ARSON.

James Dougherty, of No. 81 Tillary ST.,
Brooklyn arrested yesterday upon charges OF arson
and for assaultng his wife. He is employed by tho
CITY Works Department as laOorer On tuesday might
no drunk and boat his wife, she took refuge
with Mrs. Dwysr. who occupied rooms In the same
house. About 70 IN. yosierday Douy herty called In
policeman to help him put out nro aud To arrest his
wife who had atLeinuIcd arson. Tue two wUmon and
children were rescued. DougherIy was load in
his demands TO havo his vito arrested but their son
cable anu saw his father cut up mattress AMI
ira
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

VIENNA, Sept 29.-The municipal council Of Obenburg
have decided TO erect monument to Abbe Liszt and
TO solicit donations therefor al homo and abroad
PARIS Sept. 29.-Chpa Intends to issue a loan for
S5OOOOOo0 for the construction OF railways IN the
Empire.
DUBLIN. Sept 29.-Father Cantwell, a Catholic priest
of Thurles Is reported TO have used the following
language while addressing League meeting yesterday
"SDarDg landlord VINO la, unjusty evcted q tenant
Is stranng limit the order which tells
not TO murder any individual lCheers Still, IL is
always morally wrong to commit murder"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
MRS TITUS SITS By HER HUSBAND.
THE ACCUSED JANIToR TAKEN SICK AT HIS TRIAL
WITNESSES TESTIFYfNG.

THE ACCUSED JANITOR TAKEN SICK AT HIS TRIAL
WITNESSES TEsTIFYTNG.
BELvIDERE, n. j., Sept. 20 (Speciah. When
the deeptoned bell upon the quaint little Court House
rang at 10 o'clock this morning the courtroom was
crowded with people anxious to hear the evidence In the
trial Of James ]. Titus the alleged murderer OF Tie
Smith. While the court crier was opening court Mrs.
Titus came into tho with her husbands lawyers
and took seat alongside Of the prisoner Sylvester c.
Smith, public prosecutor OF the pleas OF the county,
made the opening for the State He reviewed the facts
connected with the murder Of the girl and told how she
was last alive while about to
enter the rear door Of the Centenary Collegiate
Institute at Hackcttstown. where Titus was on duty
as night 1antor. Mr. Smith SAID that the State would
provo that Titus boasted about his designs upon Tlle
only hour previous to the time the prosecution
that assaulted her aud then strauged her to
death.
Albert B. Buell.. photographer who the first wit
the testified that photographs shown
we're views OF Institute which he took last week.
John G. White testified that he found the boiy OF the
murdered girl OF the lot the Institute,
under board, early on April 9. He bonnet lying
the body tho feet were crossed He at onco In
formed Mayor Reese and tho Coroner.
Alvin Cutler, the mkman Ut the Institute. testified TO
seeing the body lot The dress was pulled down
around tue feet
Charles Seals testified that Mr. White told him Of the
discovery Of the body and he went over to see It.
At this point Chief Justice Beasey said that Titus had
been taken sick and must leave the ROOM He was taken
the Judses reocivingroom and Dr. Marshalt Paul
was summoned to attend him. Titus was broken down
with which he has been aOorng for al
months. The physician gave him strong tonic
ten minutes he was again brought back to Lis
seat by side OF his wife and tho trial proceeded
Seals testified that there marks upon tue throat
the dead girl. and hor forehead was out Ono OF
arms the left ons had been thrust Into the ssevo
OF her waking jacket which WAS partially under her
body.
Charles J. Reese. the Mayor Of HAckettsown, was the
next After Mr. White told him o the discovery
of lie body he went TO see It. The Mayor was sub
iectrd to severe cross s-examnation by Counsellor
Beasley lie kept his temper. however aud provoked
onsiderable laughter by his snappish replies When
tho Mayor tho body lying under the board 10 The
Of the field tho throat dscoiored and showed
that the girl had been stranged to death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
THROUGH NEW-YORk STATE.

FOR IMPROVING STREETS on THE WEST SIDE.
ALBANY, Sept. 29.--Governor Hill gave a
hearing to-day 10 William f. d. Stokes OF NowYork.
VINO appeared In behalf OF West Side property holders
IN New. York He spoke In favor OF placing certain
avenues and under the OF the Park Com
nissioners. Governor Hin stated that he had not
signed Inc subeot which passed. by tho
the last Legislature, because pressure OF businos bAi
prevented his personally going over the ground but he
would this shortly Ia Wow OF bills TO DO introduced
hrfoIe the next Legslatuto.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
TIE VOLCANO OF CoLIMA ACTIVE.

City OF MEXICO. Sept. % via Galveston
The predicted earthquake did not taKe place. but the
volcano Of Colima again In state OF eruption hug,
white cloud overhangIng the summit, causing great
terror among the Inhabitants OF tho neighboring VII
lagos This the third time within that this vol
active. Unusual meteorological dis
turbanoes have been noted In ne city OF Colna.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
RIOTING AGAIN IN BELFAST.

CAVALRY CALLED TO THE RESCUE OF THE POLICE
SCORES OF RIOTERS WOUNDED.
BELFAST, Sept 29.-There was desperate
fighting to-day between Protestant and Catholic work.
men at Barbours foundry In this city. The police n-
tereed when the lighters joined forces and stoned and
routed the Cavalry then summoned who charged
upon and dispersed the mob Scores OF rioters and
era policemen were injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30

Joseph Mccann the dry goods clerk who arrested In
Chicago Tuesday at the Of Lord Taylor viii be
brought this city The superintendent of Lori Taylors
said IKlBlNI ycstrtdai An
eIsn.on of McCaDns accounts led Io the cAosnre OF -
petty saiings which Will not anogbt ia all 10
sOUO le Intelligent young man. AM ~s Drei Win
10. EAta'asant hynx MAS pAAvs sc ea-se VI
"A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
FRENcHMEN DEFENDING THEIR HONOR.

PARIS. Sept. 20. "A duel was fought to-day
81 MonspsIiv LetweeL NJ GAre', al editor, and Cap
tain Valicouft Of the French army. The quarrel was
over All oria criticsn 10y n. Gar.e upon certain
features Of the army ulanuuvfcs wLlsL Capt Ia NAu-
court defended. CAptaii NAIcOuft was wOuhded Tour
times by tho editor. Lis condition Is pfet ariods
BukDkALA, sept 29.-MM. Erauiat and Duprat, rival
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
RspUBLrcAy yoMIyA TONS IN NEBRASKA

LINCOLN, Neb.. Sept. 29.-The State Repub-
licsn Convention today nominated General John NJ
Tbsyer for Governor; H. II. shedd, for Lieutenant
Governor; G. L. Laws, for Secretary Of State;
c. II. willard, for Treasurer; A. Babcoek, for
Auditor; W. A. Luse, for Attorney. General; Joseph
scott for Land Commissioner. The platform favors
labor out opposes ausrchy and demand
OF tho land laws "a 10 prevent the outAin
ing OF largo trActs by aliens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30

OTTAWA, Sept. 20. The minutes of st.
Patrcks Society, OF this place. lost some time
ago, aud IL now transplres that they were
taken at the instance OF the Govern
ment for political reasons. An agent OF the
Government became member OF the society attended
few meetings and disappeared. The minute book dis
appeared al the same time Members OF tho society say
that there 10 nothing dslo ya 10 the minutes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
HIRING NEGROES TO KILL HER HUSBAND.

RALEIGH, n. C., Sept 29.-The store of A. d.
Owens, at Creswsll. Martin County was entered last
Thursday night by burglars owens heard tho noise
and stepped TO the door. As no did so he saw two
burglars. ono OF whom raised gun aud fred. Forty
buckshot entered the stomach OF owens, killing him.
On Monday night Shcrif sprewill arrived at Plymouth
with the wife OF the murdered man and two
Another James Davenport, alias James Ambrose.
vas shot and kiri. Ono Of tho negroes made con-
tessioh Stating that MTA Owsns lad nred thou 10 ki
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30

her husband. She wished them to drown him. and pro-
pared water IN q barrel for that purpose. She gave
Owens medicine to put him In . sound sleep, and tho
three actually stood by his bedside ready TO
commit the crime, but their courage failed them
Finally Ambrose, some nights afterward. entered the
store, and whom Owens appeared shot him.. Ambrose
made desperate effort to kill the members OF the sher'
ITS posse. and was shot through the heart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30

editors OF this city, yesterday fought their second duel
to satisfy mutual grudge. The fist duel fought
on Monday with swords. In the combat OF the
principals broke his weapon the battle declared
drawn. Yesterday the duel with pistols at twenty
paces Each fred two shots without effect aud the SEQ
ond battle was also declared draw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
Al portly man walked into . dnpensary OF beverages
MONEY SENT TO CHARLESTON.

The Relief Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce yesterday received additional subscriptions
81 1888 So making atotai OF SS4.S90 i
The committee authorized tho ueasurer. John Crosby
Brown transmit to Mayor COurtoDxy $4,000 making
Ss3 300 by the Chamber of Commerce. Tho agency
collection for tho sufferers made by tho Equitable Life
Assurance Society aggregates Sl.722 aud yesterday
Southern Manager White forwarded check for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.

LONDON. Sept 90
LORD MAYOR OF LOSDoS-Sir Reginald Hanson has
been elected Lord Mayor OF London.
EDWARD ARNOLD lLL--Edwsrd Arnold Is I'll. He re-
ceuly operation for internal sbscess
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-The Evening journal to-
day publishes a case OF remarkable resuscltatou from
supposed death Of Mrs. Fraser, tho daughter Of T. II
steveus who With his family here from Now York
to 1.-Two throo years ago. Tho physician. DR. Mark H.
Lockersten tried with success hypodernio Injection
of on solution OF alcohol and uiro
Tuo patient though her pulse had ceassd and her body
had become stiR revived and recovered.
"How you account for tho effect OF tho injection T.
tho physician was assed-
1T promoted a.tion tho aroriai tension BY oaus-
ing tho vessels To dlAts It enabled dow
when II beglns TO now any where t would not be long
TIL II ie flowing through tho heart IL simply set tho
machinery going again. AIN just now waiting for
TO carry my experiments further. want
OF collapse from overdose OF choroforn IN my
opinion thers 10 o Of any dying from
OF ohIoroforn now or from shook while undergo
lag surgioAl operati0na"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
AN ISLAND INUNDATED IN A srOr


GALvEsroS, sept The first Information from Harbor
the of Thursday
telegram ~ TIE Nes from Corpus tn st The dispatch
stated that the island Inundated dUrns the gale but
the nia Oitants escaped Captain Nrwma0 of tho schooner
COquctIc with thice men, ufvwL tho tho
capszing of their yawl boat the olhef
drowned,
SUIT AGAINST HARVARD COLLEGE
BOSTON. sept 2oFrancis BROOKE Of Chicago, formerly
student Harvard College has began suit tho col
legr $4,000 'auags. BLoks performing
experiment in the ce nca oitusy. contain
lug sulphuric acd waig vxpleicd auu
txIrl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
A rnor KNOCKED rRoM UNDER TUE ANAR

A PROr KNOCKED From UNDER TUE ANARCHISTS
CHICAGO, Sept. 20 (Speciab.-The only juror
In tho Anarchist trial who that hs had never
pressed any opinion upon the subject was Scott T. Ran
dali Among tho sgdsva dIod for toe new trial In she
oase ia by John sotel whioh stAtes that Randall
told tho snnt all Of tho Anarchist prisoaors should
Be banged soroli, who 10 sn old msn. ssid to dAy
that he might possby be mistaken as to tho deDty of
Randall but lao did nos think he ~aa Lator be rscoC
p,zod a Mr. FIsks, . friend OF kAnda, as tho porsOb
ado the remark in question. and stated that hs
would Ut withdraw The AFFIDAVIT he had ma'ie In
the oase This Of tho ohsf urged
for Q trial Of the AnArchiatA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30

New YORK newsboy named John Frawey scems To have
imagination OF unusual vigof and fsruy He tls
improbable story Ho has brother. Pat
rick, who is In Sing Sing Prison for killing
with cart rung n Westst. some time and another
brother Michael. age twenty ave until about
tho Trenton Prison for stealing watch In Jersey CITY
About weeks he rcceived letter from Patrick
stating that their brother Michael dead and that her
mother Mary Frawey who lives at No sos River st.. hoy
had taken the Dvdy ffvm 1renion and
buried IL in Troy. Young Frawlsy says that
he sitting piece OF lumber the new extension o
the Bridge entrance reading this letter aloud 10 himself
when happened repeat tho Frawcy. Al that
him and said he knew nam"d Fra~cy
Trenton Prison with the speaker tui lao
dead.
The then told young Fawley that he had Just been
leased the Trenton Prison. that The morning before o
discharged when the cOnvCs wcfO passing ow The
rdor in line Michael Frawey wAsicteoted talking " fellow
convict by keeper. who pul1l FtAvvy out Of
the line and struck him " tho lace With
back Of his hand This euraged convict Frawlcy
keeper tie head with hs bucket fell
him floor Immediately thsro great cont uson
The quickly sfci back u their cells Then
the the cells heard great s"uie soiDx down tho
corridor In which there the report pistol aud thsD all
quiet again. The news spread ao.s eu that fiawicy
dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30
JUDGMENT FOR OYER TWO MILLION DOLLA r

JUDGHENT FOX OFEK TWO MILLION DOLEdH HH
TRENTON, N. j., Sept. 29.-JudgIncnt wns
given by Judge Walss Ia tho Uuitod stsLos District
Court yesterday In which Involves the largest
sum OF money over known n that court II OF
the Mechanics Nstiohsl Bank. OF Newark Ia tho
Of Frederick Frsinghuyson, rsoovor sgainss Oscar
Baldwin, VINO 10 now serving term 10 States Prisoo
for defaultiug After examining the affidavit VI
port tho condition OF tho bsDxs anairs
which shows that Baldwin paid anumbor Of drAfts
drawn various bankers for which tho banh
any money, the Judge declared that tho JeoAd
ant shall be assessed for the whole amount of the debt
which. with interest since 1881. anounts to
90 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-30


There mr 81 be Prince of Wales wing to tho insti
tute as if it were an hospital Mean while tho most
influential people of London have taken up the
Princes ori gna jubilee proposal. The Lord Mayor
has called meeting of bankers aud merchants,
and the Bank OF 1gand Is ready to receive funds,
but the public shows signs of wishing to know
more about the scheme before supplying the funds
bome want guarantee that the. scheme shall not
fall into the hands of the managers of the present
exhil tion That exhibition, though successful in
drawing immense crowds. is sharply criticised by
the colonists themselves and is free from sus-
pioiOns OF jobbery.
The Library Association of the United Kingdom
cvftainy OF the most interesting of the autumn
congresses. meets this week under the presidency
of Dr. Bond. principle Librarian of the British
Museum. Leading librarians from all parts oe ,he
country will DO present Dr. Bonds address will
Le very practical in character, urging an exten
sion free library system which English towns are
still singulary backward in adopting. The Stand
ard which though Tory in politics is capable of
advanced views other subjects holds up America
q example for the English to initiate. "Ameri-
cans" says this journal, are our masters In many
departments of literary administration" 1t
explains and praises the organization of American
town libraries. DIR. Bond bewails the declining
spirit Of the English q, collectors. TLey havo
lately Witnessed the dispersal OF many precious col
cetiOns of books and manuscripts. ard allowed
sone of the works TO 20 abroad lost forever
70 England lie sees no hope OF preserving such
treasures 10 the future unless through the help of
ree libraries. This is singular confession ior the
head of the British Museum.
Lord Brassey of Buikeey publishes in:to-day's
1s~es an interesting letter on the Maydower- !
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-09-19

TIE NAME OF The SUNDAY TArTLER IS
TO BE CHANGED 10 "THE SUNDAY Morn
ING NEWS"
Get them for So up to sl2-pants made by Nor
ris. the tailor, at , Montgomery street.
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-09-19
The CounfY,s Haalih FOR .Iulv.

Clerk Rooney, of the Hudson County
Board of Health and Vital Statistics for
July, submitted during the past week
shows that during that month there were
reported to the Board 800 births, 100 mar
riages, 610 deaths. and 80 still births. The
annual death rate per thousand in the
county was 49, Q; tina. Of Jersey City being
i27.7; Hoboken, 3l.3, and rest Of county,
321. For deaths under five years of age
the rate per thousand was 1871, and those
over five years, IL 1. Some of the causes
Of deaths are as follows Accidents, 10;
ceroro spinal fever, 10; Group, Is; di-
arrhoeal diseases, 161; diphtheria, 8; typhoid
fever. z; typhoid malarial fever 8; scarlet
fever, |; pneumonia, II; congestion OF the
lungs, 8 bronchitis, 10; measles, 4; whoop-
ing cough, 5. There were 274 deaths under
one year of age; 378 under S; S73 over s.;
40 over 60; while 81 died in various institu-
lions.
ssHudson County's death rate" con-
cludes the report, ''for July, 1885, fell l
$40 average for nine pears. Jersey City's
rate fell 10 below its average for Julys
for nine years, and was $40 below the
county rate for July, 1886. Hoboken's
rate of death, July, 1880, fell $40 below
its average for nine years, but was o-10
ABOVE the mean death rate OF tne county
in July, 1885, Rest of county's death rate
fell 40 below itf average for nine years
in July, but was $40 above the county
rate in July. 1885, The main falling off in
the county's mortality in, July, 1886, as
contrasted with average for nine Julys,
was caused by decrease in deaths among
persons over FIVE years old. The diseases
whose decreased fatality most contributed
to IN diminition of the death rate were
cholera iniantum, scarlet fever and con-
sumption. There was an increased NOR
tality from Group"
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-09-19
The WAY a Woman Built a House.


Miss Middle Morgan, the well-knowu
livestock reporter of The New York
Times, has been engaged for the past FIVE
years 10 building house, and it is still
unfinished. Miss Morgan is building this
house in beautiful but secluded pert of
Staten Island. She bought jujt enough
ground 10 build the house on, and seemed
TO care nothing for anything more. The
house is the most hIdeous thar that was
ever designed by an architect or bciider.
1t is built of red brick, is very narrow,
and has what we are pleased TO call a
French roof. Miss Morgan confesses to
being.a coward at night time, SO che has
iron bars at every window ia the first
story OF her house, which gives it very
much the appearance Of private lunatic
asylum. The greater part of the first
door inside is devoted 10 a plunge bath.
There is no staircase, but there IS hole
In the ceiling leading to The second story.
and when Miss Morgan retires for the
night she runs up a ladder. which she
pulls up otter, and closes the trap door.
rus would be very secure place TO sleep
Ia il tnere were bars at the second story
WINDOWS also, but there are not even shut
ters- Miss Morgan decided, foi reasons
OF safety, to have no piazza; but she has
what is a piazza in every respect except
that it has no boarded floor. There is a
root running around three sides of The
house, supported by round iron posts.
which an agile burglar can climb with
perfect ease unless Miss Morgan takes the
precaution to grease them every night
Boston Gazette.