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The evening world., 1888-11-17
THE KIBa

The Sunday School Convention at Plym-
outh Church. Brooklyn. yesterday dis
Guessed the question whether IL is proper and
desirable for the Sunday-school teachers to
greet their scholars with q kiss on their ar
rival ct the school. The pastors who took
part In the debate generally expressed
themselves opposed to the practice, al
iectionable in II. One reverend gentleman
mildly observed that he did not make q prac-
tice of kissing his own scholars, but he saw
no harm In the performance Of the osculatory
process by female teachers on the little
tots" who come to them for Scriptural in
stinction. As the minister's scholars vary in
age from twelve to eighteen, 1t is scarcely to
be expected that he should bestow upon them
this mark of affection.
The principal objection made to the prac-
tice was the danger of contracting and
spreading diseases, such as diphtheria, scar
let fever. etc. From q sanitary point of view.
therefore. general Sunday-school kissing may
be regarded as condemned. But the
views Of the kiss as expressed by
some of the reverend gentlemen are
peculiar and interesting. One says that o
kiss is q token of most intimate regard, and
there are other ways of showing love besides
o greeting from the lips. Another declares
that q kiss should only be given directly
from the heart, and he does not comprehend
how q teacher can ''~passionately
love and adore every scholar she
kisses" Another thinks that to make kisses
too common induces people to look upon
the affectionate greeting as q meaningless
ceremony" Another thinks there is " some
thing terrible " in the careless bestowal Of
this most affectionate of all greetings"
while still another objects to making {" a very
endearing token of love decidedly common
place"
The discussion develops the fact that the
reverend gentlemen have given much serious
thought to the subject of kissing, and their
opinions derive additional interest us coming
from an assemblaRe in Plymouth Church.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Answers to Corre,popdeD,..

Dennis Eyes, II the disease is chronic in thu
applicant
D. hcNtooh We know Of no institution called
he Universal Tinker.
SteTns Bdu. You are responsible for n debt in
CURED BY your minor daughter for necessarIeG.
Supervisor. Election inspectors are paid NJ tina
Comptroller's onice the nrst week In December.
A Reader An octoroon would be olAsSed Is be-
race.
Constant Reader, Tho numerical strength of
the Roman Catholic and Greek churches In the
world 10 estimated a. follows; Roman Catholio'
20A. boi. 000i Greek Church, 20, asa 900.
u. NJ RoSenthdl. According TO the method Of
enumeration employed In France, Germany And
the United States q billion u one thousand miitonH.
according 20 that In use IN England and her col.
onie8 . billion u one million millions.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Miles OF failing sIuices.

IFTo"' ths Virginia (Nsr.) Enterprtss,l
Six-mile Canyon now contains an almost
continuous line of failing sluices. When the
tailings are dropped by one set of sluices thew
are picked up and run through another, and
the last sluices catch about as much valuable
material rs the first. Though these ara called
blanket" sluices, nearly all use gunny
sacks in their %sluices. They save about as
much pay ~sulphuret and quicksilver as blan-
kets, and are much cheaper. The sulphurets
by little water-wheels. Many of the owners
OF sluioes are their own mill men. While
they are at work on their sluices their mills.
near at hand, are grinding away on the sui.
phurets already captured
The evening world., 1888-11-17
WoRLDLINc&

John culliton, head porter Of the Grand Pacific
Hotel, In Chicago, has q fortune Of 800, 900 and
the reputation Of being the wealthiest porter In the
world.
The horse that won most money on the Eastern
circuit this year was Jack, owned by . Chicago
dime museum man. Jack won the Flour City
Stakes, $40, 900, at Rochester; the %, 900 stakes at
Springfield. and the $751; 900 stakes at Fleetwood
Park.
One Of the attractive ladies in Washington
society this Winter, will be Nine. Berratt, wife Of
the former Minister TO italy. She 10 q brilliant
woman, noted for her great beauty. and she owns
large interests IN cotton plantations on the
Mississippi River.
chief Justice Fuller's third daughter. Mamie,
has q great talent for music, which she intends to
cultivate. She is a s%prightly beauty Of the blonde
type, and her favorite indoor dress Ia q Gretchen
costume Of soft white material that Is very becom-
ing to her.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Coming Events.

Tho Riverside Wheelmen will give q reception
Dec 10 al West End Hall.
Annual ball of the John Fsrrenkopf Association,
at harmony Rooms. l39-l45 Essex street. tnis
Saturday evening, Nov. II.
Annual reception and ball Of the ThalIa Social
Club No l, at Teutonia Assembly Rooms, 1852 l60
Third avenue, this Saturday evening, Nov. IL.
Central Turn-Verein entertainment and ball,
Terrace Garden, Fifty-e!gfth street, Third and
Lexington avenues, Monday, Nov. 10 At s O'Clock
sharp,
Reception and ball OF the Association Of Veteran
Firemen takes place Wednesday evening, Dec. 8,
at the Lexington Avenue Opera House. bod.
Worth's Band will furnish the music
The evening world., 1888-11-17
FREEDOM AND HONOR.
Count Won der Goliz's Accusers Withdraw
Their Charges and He In Set Free.

Count Won der GolIz's Accusers Withdraw
Their Charges and He In Set Free.
Count Otto Won der Goltz, the young Ger
man nobleman who was locked up in Ludlow
Street Jail, charged with obtaining money
under false pretences, has succeeded In turn
ing the tables upon his accusers.
DR.. de Plasse and Francois Schmalz, on
whose complaints the order of arrest was OBJ;
tanned, have Withdrawn their charges, and
the Counts release follows as a matter OF
course.
This complaisance on the part Of de Plasse
md Schmaiz was not entirely spontaneous.
Lawyer Alfred Jaretzki, of 8 Broad street,
counsel for Won der Goltx, went before
Judge Nehrbas. of the City Court, with affi-
davits to the effect that his client was the
victim of a Matchmaking scheme, and accus,
ing DIR. de Plasse in particular. The result
was that the complainants Withdrew their
charges. the Count promising not to sue them
for false imprisonment.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
"CO-EDs FOR COLUMBIA.

The College Trustees Have Decided 10
Establish an Annex tor Women.
"Co-eds" will hereafter be a feature of
the educational circles at Columbia College.
BY a vote just taken the college trustees
have decided to establish in connection with
their institution an annex where women
properly qualified may have all the higher
educational advantages enjoyed by male
students.
This annex will probably be opened next
fall. The instructors are to be drawn from
the college faculty and probably no more
than a Freshman class will be established the
first year. If sufficient funds are secured
free scholarships will be founded.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Ssur-AppIe Candlesticks.
IESon the Ls.Oiston Journal.l

A big run on the paraffine candle trade TO-
day. A hint for illuminating purposes The
best candlestick is an apple. Hollow it out
near the stem to hold the candle. and slice it
of fiat for a base to act II on, These can be
without fear. If the wax melts and runs
down the hollow In the apple catches it.
The earth has no better candlestick than
the sour apple.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
They Differed.

TFT""F "HEV DIuUr.I
Tom % ~borrower)-I say, Dick, I've made
a bet with Harry and you are the only one
who can keep it. Once upon a time. you
know, Douglas Jerrold was asked by an ac-
quaintance If he had the courage TO lend him
a guinea, and Jerrold replied that he had the
courage. but he hadn't the guinea. Now. /
have always believed that you would give
me q different answer il / should ask you the
same question, wouldn't you ?"
Dick-Yes, / would.
Tom-So. I've won the bet. Can you nc.
commodate me with the loan of o five?
Dick-My dear boy, I've got the money.
but haven't got the courage. Oh yes, Jer-
rold and / differ" "
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Among the

Jourueymen BARRIERS Uaion No. l will NEE, 10.
morrow afternoon at las Eighth street.
The sllk-workers are 10 have a convention An
this city 10 January, With q view towards forming
q National organization.
Another free concert for working girls win be
given tomorrow afternoon In Clarendon Hail. un.
der the direction Of Miss Markntoin.
The Central Labor Union will meet tomorrow In
Clarendon Hall. An effort will be made 10 atop
political discussion and attend 10 pressing bust
mesa.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
THE HOLY LAND AND THE NILE.

Rev. MIR. Sanders and His Party sail Awny
TO Visit Them.
The stately Aurania, passing out of New
York harbor on her way to Europe this morn
ing, bore away the Rev. Henry M. Sanders,
who resigned the pastorate of the Central
Baptist Church last june.
MIR. Sanders was accompanied by his fam
lily and six friends, and the party proposes to
make q trip up the Nile to the second catar-
act, They will then visit the Holy Land and
India.
The trip has been In contamination for
some time, and is calculated to occupy about
o year.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
POLITICAL OUTRAGE
A Democrat Forced Int Promising That He
VIII Vote the Republican Ticket.

VIII Vote the RepubIIcan I1cket.
A novel case Of e~lectioneerinR took place o
few days ago and just came to the ears of an
EVENING WORLD man. The politician was
Joseph B. Kaiser, a well-knowp paper manu-
facturer, of 226 West Twenty sixth street.
His method was unique and novel.
Inviting his friend for a row he took him
out from the New York Fishing Club house
on Staten Island, and when q mile from
shore stopped rowing and began rocking the
boat until Il dipped water. =.
His friend was terrified when Kaiser said
he would turn the boat over If his guest did
not promise to vote the Republican ticket
for four years, The poor fellow was a good
Democrat but a mighty poor swimmer, and,
as Kaiser seemed determined to drown him,
he gave his allegiance TO Republication.
There is still some hope for the Democrat.
as q promise obtained under duress Is not
binding.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
AFRAID Of Them Roth.

tfrom the Epoch.l
Young Lady cn dry-goods Htore)-These good
will wash, Of course, Mr.. Spindle?
Mr., Spindle twho is devotedly fond of young
lady, while at the same time In easy hearing dis
lance of his employer)-oh, yes, indeed-that is, 1
think theJ wil-er-ot course you know they ought
TO wash, they're high enough. wouldn't IKE to
say, though, they would wash If they won't wash,
but
Employer lemphatically)-You may saw TO the
young lady, Mr.. Spindle, that the goods win WasS'
Mr.. Spindle Gelleved)-Yes. Miss Winners, the
goodS will wash.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
The Joys of Autumn.
[From lie Fankss Blade.1

Like gosaamer the gray clouds foat
Ger heavens deepest blue,
While from the wood q lingering note
Comes sweet and strong and true.
Old Nature takes me to her breast,
And lovingly spreads round
The shadow OF the elm-tree's dress
Upon the leaf-strewn ground.
A CLINT of sunshine warm and kind,
A breath of music low
Made by the pulses OF the wind
ThroDbing so strong and slow.
What tho the summer flowers be gone2
on Autumn's fruits Wen sup,
WHATS that j hear: "Come IN here, John
And put this stovepipe up |" :
The evening world., 1888-11-17

The appointment Of Mr.. Perry BELMONT
as Minister to Spain is o tribute to the ability
and industry of a Representative in Con-
Rress who, although the youngest member of
tho House, has made q national reputation
which few Corgrosmen have eouallsd.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
or Extreme Rarity.

she dropped gently on tho car, ''heid up" q
truckman in a way which made him lose q nights
sleep thinking Of her, tossed q coin to q newsboy,
who mad hidden his papers under bis jacket and
was CRYING because he thought people thought no
had lost them, and stepped DANNY on 70 INC
curb. ..ana
The big policeman on the corner could not stand
IL and came forward politely,
uWhat was IL 2" she asked sweetly, ana glanced
on the pavement behind her.
.sCommon everyday New tmpo-
liteuess. ~ he replied, and went back to MS post o
peter man for the relief It gave him.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Reckless Man.

IEVOHTNHH NTHus
tFrom nme.l
Bsgley-What q melancholy man that Griggsby
Bailey-well, I guess you'd be melancholy II
your wife had Just died.
Bagley-Y Yes, bnt Griggsby is continually doing
things to increase his misery.
Bailey-Indeedf
BaRley-Yes, l saw him last night at the min
gtrelH.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
A Compromise.

IFT0W fKe EpOoh.T
Editor tscanning q card)-Ah. yes, Mr.. van-
couver. Bit down, Mr.. Vancouver. I have heard
of you often, sir, end an glad to meet you.
MIR. Vancouver "a very young man>-oh. yaal
but ] think It's me father Of whom you have heard;
he 10 worth several millions OF dollars, sir. and
stands very high as an artistic gourmet I was
about 10 ask you II you could nnu ne Q pleasant
place on the stan Of your paper.
Editor-Well-er-Tm afraid not ct present. Oh.
! wouldn't mind dining occasionally at your house,
but our star 10 quite full.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Oraers From Hendaunrter,

TFrom Time.l
Southern Gentleman-What have We for dinner?
Uncle Bat-Roast chicken, san.
s G.-Wnere did you buy 1t?
Uncle Bat-Tse got no money. I stole It from
Massa Browns coop
8. {. well. do not steal any moro Of Browns
chickens. They are tough; steal kobinson's
Uncle Bat-Yes, sah..
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Tho End OF tho Chestnut Season,

IRON Time,
Miss Convert was stupid enough to leave the
salt and pepper out OF the lunch-baskeL Won't
you run back to the house and get II. NeIf
Miss Ableve-You 90, Daisy. There's O good
girl.
"happy with either" problem I'M 20 with
pleasure.
Both the Girls On q breath)-o-o-o-hi ponri
We're awfally afraid In the woods.
The evening world., 1888-11-17

Iron the Philadelphia Rscord.1
Mistress TO upstsirs %gir)-Jane. the downstairs
girl Is sick. You know how to cook, don't you,
Jane-No, mum; 1 don't know anything about
cooking.
But you told me you'd been q cook for ten
years."
Eyes, mum; but it was in q railroad restaurant
ont West.n
The evening world., 1888-11-17

Jom BOYLE o'REnLT. of the Boston Pilot,
gives as the explanation of the regretted de-
feat of President C~LEvELASD "too much Mug
wump. too much Anglomania, too much
ABRAM HEWITT, too much favor to Republi-
cans, and too much bold honesty" This is q
complication Of causes which might have de-
stroyed any candidate.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Mayor Grant VIII Have No Tro,,er.

Mayor-elect Hugh j. Grant has made UP his
mind that after Jan. l he win have no time for
pleasure aud has determined TO dispose of his
stable of iast ~trotters, lie has seven horses, the
best OF which are KenilVorlh, Sweepstakes and
Dun Gordon, all having FIRST class records. The
horses viii soon be sold at auction ut the Horse
Exchange.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Believes in the Change.

tFrom the Epoeh.l
Stranger TO Mr.. Hayseed)-Wouldnts revision
Of tho tariff have q tendency to send very much
more OF our raw material abroadf
MIR. Hayseed-Dye think sof
Strapger-Well, yes; I'm inclined to think 90.
Mr.. Hayseed-Well b'gosh, stranger, l hope
they'll do something Of the kind. II they're Roin'
to give any Of us raw material fellers q trip to
Yewrnp, they can count on me. I'm just ripe
for 1t.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Noteworthy NIodesty.

IRON the Boston Transcript
sister Kate-Why is It, Charley, that You Har-
ward students will not take part In the prayers ex-
cent under compulsion7
Charles Freshlie-Our men are 30 modest, you
know. They don't profess to have much influence
with the powers above.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Hoods ~SarsaparNIa

Sold By Ill druggists. 81 sI for 0S. Prepared only By
O. l. HOOD 4 90. ApOthScAriss. Lowell. Mass.
o DOSES ONE DOLLAR
The evening world., 1888-11-17
A Very CurIou. Collection.

} IRON tie Nstton (N, ~ Rspsbtean.l
THE EVENING WORLD 10 receiving suggestions
for President-eleot Harrisons cabinet from its
readers. Some of them are composed OF strange
material. one writer nils mp the list by naming
James @. Blaine for each position.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Society in

BUCI6ty IN HEIHuWus
tFrom the lincoln Journal.l
How did the party come OF at Underman's last
night"
"splendid: o model party"
''Did good order prevail 2"
"The best of order. Only three men were
MANNED during the entire evening. i never saw o
more pleasant affair"
The evening world., 1888-11-17
A Generous Offer.

TTfom I7ble.I
Bilkerson-Come home and dine with me.
ovid-Wnlingly.
Bilkerson-I hope you are not hungry
Ovid-Oh, no.
Blkerson-Luoky, because I've only got q bottle
OF champagne and half an oyster cracker. But
you can take the solids.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Hoods S~arsapahHa

SOLD By all druggists. o.; slz for %. Prepared onI, h,
9. l. HOOD q co.. ApOthsOanss. Lowell. Mass.
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR
The evening world., 1888-11-17
No Cnuse for Alarm.

Iron Ttms.J
Aunt am getting SOMEWHAT uneasy. Lena
went wa last Thursday, ten days ago, with
young Smith and has not returned.
Mother-That's all right; they went to hear Mr..
Evarts speak.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Another DeIusion Gone.

tFrom the Scottuiiie (Ky.) Ssntinsl.l
MIX MAKES most people bilious and honey gives
most people the collie. Therefore q land lowing
with milk aud honey Is not as desirable as one
dripping with tree molasses and Hour batter-cakes.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
We're required to sleep in psjamaa.
A Wise Husband.

A Wise Husband.
Iron the Boston Trnnscript.l
"Dont you think 1t extravaganza Henry to pay
$50 for a diamond ring for your wife,"
',Nota At all. You seem to forget how much I
shall save on her glove bill"
The evening world., 1888-11-17
OrrnnizInr a HurlInn Team.

The members of the Gaelic Society are organ
izing a hurting and football team, under the rules
OF the Gaelic Athletic Association OF Ireland.
Membership is open TO amateurs only, and those
dresses TO E. I. MoCrysla, II West TWenty.eiRhth
atrAAt-
The evening world., 1888-11-17
De Baum Homevard Boupd.

Detectives sheldon and Sheridan are expected to
reach here from Montreal tomorrow with De
Baum, the defaulting. cashier OF the Park National
against extradition.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
Complaint Against MIR. AmberR.

The Building Trades Section last evening re-
ferred to the Central Labor Union q complaint that
Manager Amberg was employing Italian deco
rators and foreign stage hands on his new theatre
In Irving place, and tnat he refuses to employ
union hands.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
MISS MURPHY'S NOT OF AGE.
Mr.. cALIPH MUST WAIT TWO TEARS FOR
HIS BRIDE.

Bat the Betrothed Pair Have Passed n
Happy Sun mer, Have Get an Enlarged
House and Are the Most Admired OF tho
Central Park Coliccnop-Fufther Inn
prevements Proposed for Them.
Mr.. Caliph. the dude ~hippopotamus from
Cincinnati, n Miss Murphy, his sweet
heart, IRE doing nicely this Fall at Central
Park.
They have been put into Winter quarters
in the same house where Miss Murphy spent
last spring, and the water has been let out Of
their out-of-doors tank, where they have been
making love all Summer.
The evening world., 1888-11-17

BS . ssHa, S AZ: is.i f E: Ss1se' AZ: ~ i. So ssa a. 4sD.s1.s. AZ.
The evening world., 1888-11-17
SAUCY In wETMORE.

seme Gossip About the Lady who snubbed
the Prince OF Wales.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-04-19
TWO PRISONERS ESCAPE
From the State Penitentiary at
MoundsyiIIe
And HAVE NOT BEEN CAUGHT.
A Twenty Year man and Seven Year
man, too Sick to Work, Scale the
Wall with u Ladder, Steal a
Skin and Disappear.

Marion Letter and Henry Smith es-
capped from the Moundsyille penitenti&ry
Tuesday night and have not yet been
recaptured.
LETTERS sentence is for twenty years,
beginning June 8, 1886, and Smith was
sent up for seven years and hall, and
had about six years to serve. Smith
was sent up rs u burglar.
The two men had been in the hospital
for long time; and on the night Of
their escape were sitting up with col
ored boy who is sick and is expected &c
die. They were to watch until midnight
when they were to call two other con
yicts, who were to relieve them. One
OF the latter happening to wake up late
in the night, and being surprised Mt mo-
being called, went to see what wa:
wrong, when he discovered the escape
and gave the alarm.
II was found that the two prisoner
had torn ladder from the side of the
paint shop and spliced a shorter one t.
It, by means OF which they easily 90
over tho wall. They were traced to the
river, where they tried to steal skif
from Mr.. John Noller; but they wert
discovered by him and he fired severa
shots at them, though without effect.
Letter is about six feet tall, and hal
rather a countryfed look. His left LEI
is badly swollen by dropsy.
Smith is small and c0nsmptivc look
ing, and has u sore thumb. The hos
pital is an ordinary bricl
building, intended when built for thu
chapel, and il is not surprising tina
prisoners get out OF it. When once il
the yard they have things almost theil
own way, as the night force is not sutfi
cient to keep the vigllant watch there
ought to be. But one guard is assignee
to night duty in the yard and it is im
possible for him to do it thoroughly.
Both OF the escaped prisoners are in
yalids and were not thought to be able
TO make an attempt to escape.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-04-19
ABOUT PEOPLE.
strungcrs In the City and Wheeling People
Abroad,

strilngcrs In the City and Wheeling People
Abroad.
u. R..Meighen, OF Littleton, was ir
the city yesterday.
Mr.. J. W. Gallagher, jr., OF Mounds,
vile, was in the city yesterday.
G. Undcrhill, one of the advance rep,
resentativcs OF Barnum, is in the city.
Capt. Basil T. Bowers, Of New Martins
vile, was registered ut the stamm House
yesterday.
Capt. Samuel T. Hooton, Chief Clerk
OF the Baltimore & Grafton Division,
Railway Mnil Service, is in the city.
Mr.. James NJ. Rees, OF St. Clairsville,
n leading member Of the Belmont bar, is
in the city in attendance upon the United
States District Court.
Hon. D. A. Hollingsworth, Of Cadlz,
Ohio, is ut the Mcclure House. Gen,
HOllingsworth is Harrison county's
iayorite son for the congressional nomi'
nation.
Miss Kate Leighton has arranged to
have parlor concerts given in her art
studio on Eof street tomorrow and Sat
urlay evenings. Miss Flora Williams
and others will take part and no. effort
will be spared to mako the occasions en-
joyabie.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-04-19
MouNpsYILLE.


Water Works ProJect-Republican Club
Miners Eye Hurt.
Or. VIII. Dagg, Of Bellalrc, was in town yes
terlRy.
County Court was in session Tuesday aud
Wednesday.
Mr.. McFadden's large Newfoundland dog was
poisoned Tuesday night.
Miss Annie Mcconnell Is confined to her room
on account Of severe sickness,
Mr.. Ed. Brues, the popular salesman, VIII
probably move his family here.
Superintendent Robertson has greatly lmprov'
cd the front yard at the penitcnti1ry.
Tho closing exercises OF the public school will
be held this afternoon and tomorrow morning.
Mr.. VIII Brown Is now clcrking in the post
Ofiicc, in the place Of Mrs. Richard Norris, who
left yesterday for Dakota.
Hon. A. W. Campbell has been invited TO ad'
dress the convention OF the Republican clubs TO
be held here on the 9Th Inst.
There will be a special meetlngot the Mounds
willie Republican club at tho club room 10 MA
sonic Hall tomorrow night. AL members arc
requested 10 be present
Hon. G. S. McFadden Is circulating petition
for water works here. II Is being signed by al
most everybody in town. SO far only three per
sons have refused TO sign Il.
Charles Guthrie, miner at the Moundsyille
Coal COmpanys works, was struck In the eye ~
a piece OF coal Tuesday, and will probably Iose
his sight. Mr.. Guthrie has been very unloL w
nate, having had his other eye put out ~ the
SaEne works about two years ago: He was taken
up 10 Dr. slOcum, who Is dOlnga all he can 70 shve
the injured eye. Mr.. Guthrie u u genial Indus
tFiOuS young man, and he and his vile have the
sympathy Of our best citizens.