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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18
EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

a
WANTED. by a boy 10 years old, position in
w n Wholesale grocery store, writes So0si.
hand and willing work; salary no object to
start with Address }. l., care Nornins News.
WANTED. by young English girl, situa,
w ton to do light houseworN or take care OF
children. Apply at Is Perry street.
COMPETENT bookkeeper wants situation.
y D.. POStoifice Box IS.
WANTED, by young man, age 2l position
w as stenographer and typewriter; railroad
work prelerrei can give best references. Ad-
dress Box 53S, Macon, Ga
\ engineer and machnst wishes employ
n ment; satisfaction guaranteed on any kind
OF machinery; reftre given. Address liz
Duffy street, Savannah.
NIISCELLAN EOUS WANTS.
WANTED Loan Association stocl of all
w kinds ROWLAND 6 MYERS, l02 Bay
street
ROOMS TO RENT.
NOR RENT. from oct LIST. one or two rooms,
L second floor 1913 South Broad.
HOUSES AND STORES FOR RENT.
TOR RENT residence No. 20 Charlton street,
L in perfect repair; possession 1mme
d ate; rent very low till October LIST Apply
to EMILE NEWMAN, 135 Bay street, or at Go
| Charlton street
EOR RENT, Aug. LIST, seven room house. In
L quire LOUIS NOGEL'S store, Jefferson
| and Waldburg lane.
TOR RENT. store 1872 north side Broughton
L near jefferson street ii. }. THOMAoSON,
Iii Bryan, between Drayton and Bull streets
NOR RENT, in Cassel row. fronting South St
j 1t1Ijo pnA 4 heI.r STR Mt n
| 70. Immediate possession given; also from first
| October next tenement No. -. H. J. THOMAS
| son, ia Bryan between Draytou and Bull
| streets.
TOR RENT, desirable dwelling northwest
| II corner New Houston and Barnard streets,
| from first october next. II. J, THOMASSON,
IA Bryan, between Drayton and Bull streets.
EOR RENT. from the LIST of October, nice,
| L convenient residence 1855 CASTOR street, be
| tween Whitaker and Barnard. Apply at 11s
State street, four doors east of Bull.
| TOR RENT OR SALE, the store southwest
| Il corner of Bay and Lincoln streets and the
warehouse opposite thereto; possession given
dersigned. GEORGE l. COPE, ABRAHAM
| MINIS, WILLIAM HUNTER, Executors of the
estate of Paddeford.
LOR RENT small brick house on jefferson
| L street, second south Of Charlton. Apply to
j. X. ANDERSON, Drayton street
| nor RENT the residence / am now occupy
| 4 ing, 81 CASTOR street; house lately put in
| excellent condition and stuat Il ia the best
locality in Savannah. GEO. j BALDWIN.
TOR RENT, 20 Gordon near Massie school,
| L just put in good order. T. p. HEIDI.
LNOR RENT Mcmahon Warehouse from Sept
| L LIST. 1885, posse sion given earlier If desired
| Apply TO F. X DOUGLASS, ia Bay street
TOR RENT, from LIST october next building
| OccuDipd nv MeSSrS NJ FPrSt &
| corner Bay and Whitaker streets. Apply T. NJ.
| CUNNINGHAM. Central Railroad Bank
| NOR RENT the store No. 1876 Congress street,
| 4 next TO Soomons & Co. For terms apply
| to GEORGE ". OWENS, lib Bay street.
|
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AGENTS WANTED.

w ANTED a man to take the agency(travelng
w or local. of our safes; size 2SXlsxlS inches
weight 500 lbs retail price SIS; other sizes in
proportion. A rare chance and permanent bus
mess These safes meet a demand never before
supplied by other safe companies, as we are not
governed Ny the Safe Pool ALPINE SAFE co,
Cincinnati. O.
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HELP w ANTED.


WANTED, driver for delivery wagon, ous
w well acquainted in city and having best
references. EMPIRE STEAM LAUNDRY, 100
Broughton street.
WANTED, a competent young man to take
w charge of a soda fountain. Apply RES
TAURANF, S, F. & w. Depot.
WANTED, a teacher for academy located at
w Guyton. Georgia. Salary $500 eight
hundred dollars Limit go forty pupils. APP
plicant must hold license from some county
board in this state Address at once with re
ferences, D. f. BLACKSHEAK, savannah, Ga
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

LNOR RENT, a fine stable and carriage house,
4 supplied with water and all improvements;
centrally located; in excellent condition. terms
moderate; possessio1 given Immediately. APP
rly to EMILE NEWMAN, l35 Bay street, or at
So Charlton street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18
SUMMER RESORTS.
FIFTH AV ENUE HOTEL,
MADISON SQUARE, NEW YORK
Hitchcock, Darling 81 Co.

THE Fifth Avenue is the largest best appointed
4 and most literally MANAGED hotel In New
York Its location. Madison Square, is the most
delightful in the city 1t is also the most conven'
lent to amu>ements, art galleries, Libraries,
shops aud other places of interest and Of busi.
ness Hiram Hitchcock, formerly st. Charles
Hotel New Orleans La A. Is. Darling, form
eriY Rnttle HOuse. Mobile. Ala.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18

TOR SALE. lots south Of Anderson street.
L for cash or on time. Apply to BOWLAND
& Ny Frs, Real Estate Agents, 102 Bay street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18

nor SALE, two tenement houses on Haber-
i sham, second and third doors south OF
Anderson street Apply TO ROWLAND &
MYERS Real Estate Agents. 102 Bay street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18
FOR SALE.

nor SALE, store, with sleeping apartments
L above and dwelling adjoining on the north.
west corner Montgomery and Wayne streets.
THIS property IS now rented and paying a
Apply to ROWLAND & MYERS, Real Estate
Agents, l02 Bay street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18
MISCELLANY oUs WANTS.

WANTED, Loan Association stoci of all
w kinds. ROWLAND & MYERS, lO2 Bay
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18

LOR RENT OR SALE the store southwest
Il corner of Bay and Lincoln streets, and the
warehouse opposite thereto; possession given
list September next. Apply to either Of the un-
dersigned. GEORGE l. COPE, ABRAHAM
MINIS, WILLIAM HUNTER, Executors of the
estate of Paddelford.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18

DEING SHORT or CASH will sell for ten
ID days Cigars by the box al Wholesale prices.
GAZAN, Bal and Broughton.
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HOUSES AND STORES FOR RENT.

nor RENT residence No. 20 Charlton street
L in perfect repair; possession imme
ate; rent very low till October LIST. Apply
to EMILE NEWMAN. 135 Bay street, or at {;
Charlton street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18

LNOR RENT. small brick house on jefferson
L street, second south Of Charlton. Apply TO
j. X. ANDERSON, 5 DrGyton street
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TOR RENT store 1872 north side Broughton.
L near jefferson street. ii. J. THOMAoSON
III Bryan, between Drayton and Bull streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18

LNOR SALE. Pony, with or without Bride and
\ Soldlc. % 81 Jen.isOn street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18

WE offer South Broad street property that is
w now paying 70 per cent, also newly built
dwelling ami store at Thunderbolt cheap l.
d. LAROCHE 6 son.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-18

NOR RENT in Cassel row, fronting South st
4 Julian, near AbercOrn street, tenement No
70 Immediate possession given also from first
October next tenement No. y. II. J. THOMAS.
SON, ia Bryan, between Drayton and Bull
streets.
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LOST.

I OSJ. Black and white setter dog pup 4
Il months old Reward for his return. J. D.
LAROCHE, S .coad street and AbsruOrn.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
PROBATE NOTICE.

Order appointing time and place for hearing ap-
plicstion to sell real and personal property,
and directing notice to be given.
In the Probate Court of Alturas county, Idaho
Territory.
In the matter Of the Estate of George r. Settle de-
ceased:
On reading and filing the petition Of D. B. Eth
ell executor Of George +. Settle. deceased, pray.
ing for an order to sell all the real and personal
property Of said estate, including all mining
claims. mining interests, mining mill sites. and
all interests belonging thereto, also any other real
estate or Interest therein owned by said deceased
as we'll AZ any personal property of said deceased
and that said executor be allowed to sell such
property at private sale. subject to the approval
Of the court; to pay the debts outstanding sgainst
the deeessed and the debts, expenses and charges
of administration;
1t Is ordered, That all persons interested in said
estate appear before the Probate Court Of the
County of Alturas, Territory Of Idaho, ut the
Courtroom of said Court, at HALEY, in said Altur-
Us County. on the llth day of October. 1883, ut 9
O'Clock p m., then and there to show cause why
such order should not be made.
der be published in the Woop RIVER TIMES, q
newspaper published in said Alturas County. al
least ur successive weeks previous to said lltl
day of October 1885, and that notices be poste ny
according to law ut least 10 days before the day
for said hearing.
Dated August Goth, A. D. 1888.
Iseall E.B. LENNON.
$50 Probate Judge.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
A RARE OPPORTUNITY
The Finest and Most Conven
lent Place oa Wood River
For Sale.

A RANCH, situated just above Deer Greek,
which is Is fne piece Of property ~ there IL
Wood River, is offered for sale At great sacrifice.
10 acres natural meadow yielding two tons to the
acre, 20 acres Of choice upland, and 10 acres Of
rich bottom land under cultivation. There is also
= hns two-acre TROUT POND fed by natural
spring which never overHows and never freezes
over. Good WATER privileges. more than ample
for the whole ranch, go with it. The river forms
the western boundary. and good. lawful FENCES
enclose the whole ranch.
Also, 40 HENS with good chicken house;
Also, head of STOCK CATTLE-t4 cows, 2
two.year olds, 4 yearlings. and ca,vesa
Also, a good pair Of BOB-SLEDS made this
winter, WAGON, PLOw. HARROW. sHOvEL-
PLOw-in fact all the TOOLS required for such
. ranch;
Also, two COOK STOVES and one HEATING
STOVE. snd all the FURNITURE and HOUSE
HOLD GOODS, excepting clothing, IN tho house ;
Also. the story and a.half 16x24-foot hewn LOG
HOUSE. LOG STABLES with plenty of stable
roon). and GOOD CORRAL:
Also. a MINING CLAIM situated about 2h
miles east Of the ranch showing big ledge alive
with galens and carbonates;
Also. u new DWELLING HOUSE Of four rooms,
with stable room for six head of horses, and lot
30xl2O, fenced. Warranty deed;
Also, 20 cords WOOD.
For further particulars, apply at
TIMES OFFICE,
HALEY, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
Assessment Notice,
MINING COMPAN]

> ARKER MINING COMPAN
L Location Of mines. Eikhorn gulch, Warm
Springs Creek Mining District, Alturss county
ldaho.-Location of principal place of business
HALEY. Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that at meeting Of the
Directors, held the Goth day of August. 1ssa an
assessment mo. u Of Four a. cents per share
payable on or before September 25th, 1888, to w.
H. Watt, Secretary and Treasurer, at the Office Of
the company, in the town Of HALEY, Idahe. Any
stock upon which this assessment remains IN.
paid on the 25th day of September, 1885, will be
delinquent and advertised for sale at public
auction and unless payment is made before will
be sold on the 18th day of October, 1888, at 8
O'Clock p. m., at the Office Of the company, at
HALEY, Idaho. to pay the delinquent assessment
together with the cost of advertising ana ex-
penses of sale.
". Il. WATT, Secretary.
HALEY, Idaho, August 20, 1888.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
Contest-Timber Culture.
U. s. LAND OFFICE, HALEY, IDAHO,

US LAND OFFICE, HALEY, IpAHo,)
septeElber II, 1888.
Complaint having been entered at this Once by
failure to comply with law as to Timber. Culture
Entry No. 23l dated January 20, 1885, upon the e.
y s. W. \ Section 8. Township north Range FL
east. in Alturas county, Idaho, with view to the
cancellation of said entry: contestant alleging
that said Clark did not break nor plow acres of
said land prior to January 90 1s88 to this day.
Also that said Clark did not cultivate 2s of
said tract during the year ending January 90 1885.
the said parties hereby summoned to appear at
this Office on the 10Th day Of October 1859. al 3
e'cleck a. m, to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged failure
h. 0. BILLINGS, Register.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
HOmeste ad-Final Proof,
U. 8. LAND OFFICE. HALEY, IDAHO, |

U. 8. LAND OFFICE. HALEY, IpAHo,C
August Is, 1883. I
Notice is hereby given that the following. named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register aud Re.
ceiver at HALEY, idaho, on September "a, 1888
viz: Lewis Lsvake. for the W u NEA, W Ii
SEX, EA W a Section 23 Township N,
h Is E. He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and cult.
vaion of said land, viz NJ l.. Davis, Wilson Carter
c. E. Samson and David Bennett-sl of Soldier,
Idaho.
H.O. BILLINGS, Register
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
Homestead Notice.
LAND OFFICE AT HALEY, IDAHO,
August ., 1888.

LAND OFFICE AT HALEY, IDAHO,
August ., 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of hts intention to make
final proof in support of his clain and that said
proof will be made before the Register and Re.
ceiver at HALEY. on September 18th. 1888, viz:
William W. Smith for Lots and 4, and 8. N.
W. Il Section 4, +. s. Il. IA Z. He names the
dence upon, and cultivation OF. said land, viz
Seth Heath, Henry Beet, Vim. McCann, and Geo
II Abbott all Of Soldier, Idaho
II. Q. BILLINGS, Register.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
Final Proof-Pre E1npticn.

LAND OFFICE AT HALEY, IDAHc,l
Sept. l. 1888. !
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof In support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register and Re-
ceiver. at Haley Idaho, October 3D. 1883, viz {:
Daniel W. Hesston, for the Lot 8, See. 8, TIP. g. N
h., l7E.
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF.
said land. viz: VIM. J. Heaston, John G. Swan,
D. ". Heaston Jr, Geo. Mcconnell, of bailey.
IL. o. BILLINGS, Register.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
Assessment Notice.
QUAKER CITY MINING COMPA

QUAKER CITY MINING COMPANY.
" Location of mines: Elkhorn gulch, Warm
Springs Creek Mining District, Alturss County
Idaho. Location Of principal place of business:
HALEY, Idaho,
Notice ia hereby given that at q meeting of Di.
rectors held on the 25th dayof August A. d. 1883,
All assessment tNo. u of two (2i cents per share
was levied the capital stock of the corporation
payable Oh or before October first, 1888, to W. H.
Watt Secretary ahd Treasurer. at the oface of the
Company in the town of HALEY, Idaho. ANY stock
upon which this assessment remains unpaid on
the first day of October, 1888, will be delinquent
and advertised for sale at public auction, and un
less payment Ia made before will be sold on the
22d day Of October. 1885, at clock P. NJ, at the
Office Of the Company at HALEY, Idaho, to pay the
delinquent assessment, together with the cost OF
| advertising and expenses OF sale.
W II. WATT, Secretary.
HALEY, Idaho, August 25, 1888.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
Notice.
Hailav and Deer Creek,

The undersigned. having just stocked the
HALEY and Deer Creek line with first clsss stock
Rnd stages, will make TWO or THREE ROUND
TRIPS PER WEEK AZ often will accommo-
date the business.
Fare each way, rs cents: round trip. 81.
Leave orders at any Of the stores or hotels.
THOMAS GOODWIN.
HALEY, Idaho, May ., 1883.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
Canaries For Sale.
The Baxter Hotel, Ketohum

PAUL P. BAXTER, proprietor, 10 the Oldest
and best kept hotel on Wood River. The dining
room is the largest in the Territory, and the tables
are supplied with every thing the market snords.
The rooms sre large. airy and well furnished.
Charges very moderate. This 10 . HOTEL. and
when in Ketchum don't forget the fact or the lecA-
tton-Msin street. below First National Bank.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
THE DOLLAR COLUMN

Advertisements not exceeding an inch Tor ten
.ines Of small type) in length will be inserted in
this column for one dollar per week, nifty cents
the hTst insertion and INVENTIVE cents each I'd.
dttiocal linsertion-psyable ADVANCED
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
ut. MARY'S ACADEMY.
Salt Lake CITY, Utah.
CONDUCTED BY
Tie Sisters Of the Holy Cross.

Studies for boarders and day pupils will be
resumed Monday, September Sd, 1888. The Eng
lish course includes all the branches necessary
for \ frst.class education. The languages. linear
drawing vocal music IN class. plain sewing and
ornamental needle-work form no extra charge.
Terms are modified when two more of the
family attend school It the same time,
Students utten ling All Hallows' College are
permitted to visit their sisters y: the \csdrnly.
Halt.rStes can be secured On two OF the railroad
lines
ITEMS FoR BOARD AND TUITION, MOD
ERATE
For catalogue, address IA above.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
Arthur r. Lacey:

Your sister did not give your address. Letters
we're taken from the mail, somehow, and address
found that way.
Your sister begs you to write to her again
same address - last time o. L. has gone to W.
s29tf YOUR SISTER.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
$40 Reward.

Light Bay four-year-old GELDINo. Is or 10
hands high. with white spot in forehead. wsrt
left ear, white hind feet branded on left shoul.
der and Tommy Brews brand on right thigh, has
been lost, strayed stolen from II. Lufkin's
corral.
A reward Of $40 will be paid for The return of
the same to JOHN MYERS,
a2lw3dw HALEY, Idsdo.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
Great Barkaiue,

Two new light spring WAGONS (Ludlow Patent
Spring. for sale cheap for cash. Written guaran.
tee given to purchaser. H. BURKHART.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
Notice.

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
will not be responsible for any debts con.
tracted or liabilities incurred, by Pierre Dorgan
or any one else, IN connection with the Galore.
st"rmy-West Richmond group Of mines. In Little
Smoky Mining District.
T. E. PICOTTE.
HALEY, Idaho, June II. 1887
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
W. B. FARR, N. BURKETT,
President. Cashier,
I !irsE National Baak
OF FEAILET.
CAPITAL 100000

Transacts o general banking business.
Buys and sells drafts Oh the principal cities Of
the United States
Draws exchange on all parts Of Europe.
Advances made ores, gold and silver bullion.
Care full attention given to collections, and re-
mittances made ON day of payment.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
New Barber Shop.

The undersigned, having rented the Alturas
Hotel BARBER SHOP. will be found at the service
of his patrons, at all times.
LADIES' and CHlLDREN'S WORK speciality,
..E. CRISEMON
formerly At the National Hotel, Washington,
D.C)
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-27
A'OOD RIVER TINES
HALEY. IDAHO.
0FFtCE: TINES BUILDING, 8. E. CORNER
MAIN AND CROY STREETS.
'ablishsd Every Evening, Sundays Exeeptt

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sur Agents.
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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-03-10
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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-03-10
BACHELoRs HALL.


Hurrah Hurrah for Bachelors hall
The Queens away and Pm monarch of all
] don't have TO hang up my coat or hat,
And when get lonely talk to the cat.
come when like, 80 when choose;
The finest cigars helpme scatter the blues;
No bundle carry, and nothing buy
There's no one. to care about only "big
l."
reyel ia widest confusion around
There isn't a thing in its place to be
found:
My books and my newspapers litter the
room,
That hasn't for weeks had the touch OF
broom.
There's clothing or something on every
chair;
My beds never made but its little care.
sleep like top, for there's no one to
call;
take solid comfort in Bachelors hall.
Pve used all the dishes, and now it's my
fate
To eat, when Pm home, on the back of n
plate.
Pm learning to cook, but, alas, confess,
| choose to so. hungry than swallow the
mess.
But Bachelors hall with its comfort and
quiet
Is almost too pokey for regular diet,
No children live in it to welcome theiI
dad"
No supper is waiting, no wife, oh, so glad
No! nothing but ghosts of the loved ones
away
Inhabit this den where alone must stay
= Compelled to take comfort by having q
chat
With my woful companion the strange-act
ing cat.
Oh gladly III yield crown, scepter ant
all
The kingly delights of old Bachelors hal
To the "queen of the home when sh'
comes with her train
To wisely and lovingly over me reign,
E.B.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-03-10
Yes, the World is Getting Better.

Agentleman recently wrote to the
New York Herald, asking that pa
per to answer the following questions
and one of the editors proceeds to do
so in vigorous article entitled "The
good old times were not half as good
as these times" There are a good
many people to him it will apply.
"Are religious truths believed with
as much fervor as they used to be?
1t seems to me that religious organi-
cations havea good deal of dry rot
in them and that the enthusiasm OF
our fathers has become Indifference
in their children. rather think
am all discouraged up Am 1 suf.
fering from dyspepsia or is the world
growing worse~
It's dyspepsia, for sure. The world
is growing better every day, and il
you don't think so you ought to be.
gin by taking blue pill. There are
plenty of crooked men and women
lying round loose, but that has beer
the case ever since Cain dubbed Abe
and Sapphira entered into partner
ship with Ananias to appropriate tt
themselves a part Of the proceeds Of 6
real estate sale. Still the love Of de
cency and order is growing a pace
andthe actual tonnage ofhonesty and
philanthropy is on the increase.
The question, however, is an inter
esting one for Sunday morning, anC
a few facts may assist our correspOn
dent TO feel with ms that we IRE no