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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09

01S TO sxsO MONTH CAN BE MADE
pc working for US; agents preferred who
can furnish horse and give their whole time TO
the business; spare moments may be probably
employed also; few vacancies in towns and
cities. B. F. JOHNSON & CO, 1909 Main ST.,
Richmond, Va.
n. B. Please state age and business erpe-
rience Never mind soout sending stamp for re
ply. %. r. j. Co. apl 4-6m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-19
OUT OF HIS MIND,
The Wanderings Of W ashington Man
While Suffering With Insanity.

The friends Of William NJ. Porter Of this
city, whose arrest in Belfast was announced in
yesterdays dispatches, were glad to know that
he had at last turned up. Mr.. Porter has had
singular career. He has been in the
regular army, was subsequently clerk in the
War department and has been for some time in
the pension Office, where he is still employed
as a special examiner. He is a man of regular
habits and good character and has large
number of friends as well as an interesting
family. He has the misfortune at long
intervals Of becoming insane. At such
times his delusion is that he is pursued
and must get away to a place of safety
and also that he has at his command large sums
OF money. The result is that when he has one
Of these attacks he issues checks with great
iberality and is constantly travelling. He was
taken sick i'll Nav last while he was on duty in
North Carolina. He went to various places,
hoping to regain his health and while
making his way by gradual stages
back to this city he became worse. When he
reached this city his wife and friends recog-
nized the fact that he was insane, but. hoping
that he would recover. they did not attempt to
contne him in an asylum. All at once he dis
appeared. His wife ascertained that
be had taken passage on the Umbria
and an then the dispatch appeared stating
that he was under arrest in Belfast, charged
with obtaining money under false pretences.
The dispatch adds: Porter arrived on the
Umbria and first made himself known by at
tempting to borrow money from Consul
General New on the plea that he had
arrived in London after the banks were
closed. Since Porter's arrest letter
has been received at the consulate from
his wife asking for information about him.
She says he has recently become insane and
was under the care of a physician and an at
tendant, from whom he escaped two weeks ago
She ascertained that he had sailed on the Um-
bria and, as he was penniless, she wrote to the
consulate to look after him. His baggage had
been held by the steamship company, as the
draft he gave for his passage proved to be
worthless. The consul general bolieve that
Porter is insane and steps will be taken to Sc
cure his return to America.
This is the third attack Of insanity which
Porter has had. When he recovered from the
first attack he found to his surprise that he was
cook on an ocean steamer. How he got there
he was unable to tell. The next time he found
himself on the Island Of Mauritius.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-19

The Crime for Which o Young Colored
Woman Will Have to Answer.

Susan Graham, young colored woman who
is employed as Q servant at house No. 1882 10Th
street, was arrested yesterday by Policeman
OlmsteAd Of the third precinct on a charge Of
infanticide. Her condition was such that she
had to be removed to Freedman's hospital,
pending an investigation Of the charge against
her.
Susan was taken i'll yesterday afternoon and
her employer went for . physician. During
his absence Susan disappeared and went into
the adjoining house. She, however, returned
to her employers house before the latter got
back. She was still i'll and cab was called to
convey her to her home. She told the driver
to let her out on l. street near 2lst The driver
was paid in advance and he did rs Susan re-
quested him. She did not want the vehicle to
go to her house, for she evidently did not want
the cab driver to know where she went Mean
while the occupants Of her employers house
heard the voice Of an infant crying and then
for the first time they suspected some
thing wrong. A search was made for
the infant, but as the young one
ceased crying no one was able tc find it. Later
the dead body Of the infant was found under q
box in the cellar of the adjoining house. Po-
llceman Olmstead was made acquainted with
the facts and he at once went in search Of the
missing woman. She was found at No. Alex
ander court, near where she had alighted from
the cab. The woman was too i'll to be locked
up. and upon a certificate given by DR.. Morgan
she was sent to Freedman's hospital The cor
oner was notified Of the death. Susan is about
twenty years old, and according to the infor-
nation received by the police she is not mar
ried. The infant is nearly white.
The jury summoned to make an investiga-
ton OF the case met at the third precinct
ceeded to take testimony concerning tie aaati:
Of the infant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-19
CHARGES AGAINST HIS LAWYER.
Special Officer Vass Gets q Warrant for
Mr.. Kicks.

This morning at the Police Court warrant
was served by Detective Wheeler on James n.
Kicks, a colored lawyer, charging him with false
pretenses. The warrant was issued on the oath
Of Hamilton ysss "a special ofacer), who was
tried on Saturday for obtaining money IN two
cases from prisoners and was held for the grand
jury. The warrant charges Mr.. Kicks with
having, on August Is, obtained Sl7 from Mary
vass. As soon as Mr.. Ricks learned Of the
warrant he called the attention of Judge Mills
to the case, saying that on Saturday he had de-
Tended man for false pretenses and his wife
had paid him fee. The man now charges
that he obtained the money by false pretenses
and he desired to give bail.
The court said that personal bonds to appear
from day to day would be sufficient and Mr..
Kicks gave his recoRnizance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-19

The first bale of new cotton raised within the
Memphis district vas received in Memphis
Yesterday. 1t was shipped from West Point,
Miss, about Us miles southeast of that city
Last year the first new bale Vas received Au-
gust L.
DAVID Cunninitt, an old citizen Of Alma,
Ark, was found dead in the road near he
Msdisoo county hne Saturday. having been
shot He was sixty-fye years old and an odd
sort OF . charseter-preacher, tramp, ped
der, dc
WISCONSIN have been gathered during the past
day or tsa More than LOCO pearls were sent
from Prairie du Chen by two or three parties.
Some Of the pearls are quite large and very
valuable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-19

GRANGE CAMP PICNIc.-washingto and Ohio
division, Richmond and DanvIlle railroad
Commencing August II and continuing daily
except Sunday until Wednesday, 2lst, inclusive,
special train will be run TO grange camp, on
the Washington and Ohio division leaving the
Baltimore and Potomac depot at 6 pm: re-
turning. leaving grange camp at 1880 pm .
Trusted Him for . Dollar and q III aIf
'Tve got three dollars and q half here and will
guarantee to pay the other dollar and half
saturday" said John Avery in the Police Court
today when a charge of disorderiy conduct was
read Officer Campbell testified to the facts
and the court said he would accept the plea
and he could pay $50 and give his personal
bonds 10 pay the balance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-19

He Was Refused Admission.

In the Police Court this morning James
Dement, was charged by Mrs. Elizabeth Thomp-
son. his motner-in-law, who lives on l street
between 18th and 18th streets northeast. with
disorderly conduct. Mrs. Thompson testified
that Dement, came to the house TO see his wife.
but was refused because abusive. calling her
husband q dirty puppy" and rejecting on her
daughters reputation. The court imposed .
6ns Of e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-19
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST AND FOUND,
7 OST-SATURDAY MORNING. l7TR INSTANT,
- in the Avenue or 7th-street Cars or on the way
from car to Steamer Jane Moseley, Gold,Fob CHAIN
with Gold Dollar attached Return to 1913 H. W.
and receive reward. IT.
STRAYED TO MY PLACE ON GRANT ST, MT.
= Pleasant, Small Bay Mare Owner can get same
by paying charges aud proving pr9psrty.
T OsT-ON THE NIGHT OF THE 10TH INST.
~ on Pa. ave- bet 18th and 10th sts. Pair of Gold
Eyeglasses. One dollar Reward will be paid left at
Star office. It,
OST-ON AUGUST IL, IN GO NC FROM 1907
~ II ct. u down IL tn to 1909 q ST. n. W., Black
Pocket Book. containing Change, Unset Stone and Pa
pers. Finder Will be well Rewarded by bringing to
Room IL, Light House Board Treasury Dept, or 457
Mo. ave. 1t
r .osT-STRAYEp FROM 50 ST, COR. y Sc
~ a Small lied and White Cow. Liberal reward paid
fo return information leading to return to above
address, it
OST-A POOR WOMAN HAVING SEVEN SNAIL
IL children lost Monday about 2 o'clock pm. $40
Oh her way to post Office via Pennsylvania ave- Lib
eral reward given If returned to l07 Purdys court.
sul7-3ts
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WANTED-HELP.

WANTED-A WHITE GIRL ABOUT IA FOR
s Child Nurse must be Of good psrentass and board
toll Address Pz. Star once 'A 's'-''' " VIC il
WANTRD.woMEN COOKS, el0 TO $40; CHAM
w Sernsids Nurses and Laundresass in city or
sHSi cooS ri s s@e hsn 81 n1 e0''r''
WANTED-TwO YOUNG MEN AS SALESMAN:
II TEE aSS
SCI 1893 F'asf n need apply
w ESQ; Laundress. Maids Nurses, Walters, kitchen
si :ps Pa,y Men Is sa'
s2 s %R. Z. n GIRL FOR GENERAL f.
WANTED = pUNDQRE's EMPLOYMENT BU-
for q dome. sna LABOR sos
D .aisi az ''''' with references az NV
WANTED-A YOUNG MAN WITH ONE OR TWO
yfaTs experience s in the Drug Business Address
o w ana Lsundresses other need sppiy, sis
WANTEP.1Al CARRIAGE, TRIMMER AT GEO
WANTED-A YOUNG WHITE NAN, EXPERT
honest nd ey and liquor business
ply; Fsfsrs ere required. Apply 1856 Sd St NV.
WASSTEDE.BY THE NEW YORK VARIETY
sosd knowledge q the Grsetery and Notion Business
1885 9TH st, NV. It.
WANTED-A WHITE BOY ONE WHO WISHES
w to learn Trade. Call at 1924 14th. It,
Cashier WHO can INVEST s5S9 TO
Box %. star Office. it
WANTED-A SMART BOY TO MAKE HIMSELF
employed last LAWYER b.. Star Office. sais Nf'
WANTED AN INTELLIGENT YoUTH, AS
s CLERK asir IN Law and Real Estate Office Must
$40 hana preferred Addressstating salary expected
WANTED-sEvERAL CLERKS WHO UNDER
w stand File Work in Claim Business; also several
sasIy ennsct address stating amount OF
WANTED : QUICK five WHITE WOMEN
w Cooks Office Boy with talent for drawingS; also
hsp for
9th st. NV aul7-6t'
WANTED J. HELP WORRYING WOMEN, MEN.
fare furnished to place Of emnioyment Applications
gt Gsps tpf positions Four
WANTED-A WHITE WOMAN TO DO GENERAL
address r Yishn ssr state
W At Nine j. PAfAHTl hERs. 1lo7 st. n.w
WANTED : IMMEDIATELY : FIRST CLASS
msnt Ssll Eo9p Sstienai Safe Deposit bSIltiSs,
WAH1IGGTDsr-!F.EsaEgE.I HoggsEKEERERs AND AL
wants. Clerks, &c. Applications for government en-
h' S ssfisfs
WANTED-TWO GOOD TIN ROOFERS AT JOHN
w HARRlNGTON'S 1885 st., West Washington.
WANTED-AT ONCE-A GOOD, RELIABLE WET
w Nurse whose child Ia about i've months old.
Apply to Mrs s. q. HILL. 1904 n st. NV au16-3t'
WANTED-A MAN QUICK TO LEARN, LOCATED
w outside large cities to represent, in his locality,
Responsible House. salary 90 to right party Ref
erenses sUPT. MFG. HOUSE, Lock Box 1910 NY.
1y29m,tu.4w
WANTED-A WHITE GIRL FOR GENERAL
w Homework for One Person: references required.
Call Tor four days at $40 9Th st. aul6-3t'
"ANTED-500 LADY AGENTS IMMEDIATELY:
w new Rubber Enlargement; woInan's greatest
blessing sells at sight and pays 81 90 month;
proof free. Address Mrs. II. +. LITTLE, Chicago Ill
auI5-6t'
WANTED-AGENTS. EITHER SEX, FOR BOT
w tied Electricity greatest catarrh and headache
cure ever produced; agents coming money; particu-
lars free. Address US. HOME MIG. CO. New Dept,
Chicago, Ill aul5-lws
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BOARDING.

TINE WEBSTER, 5I3 18TH ST. NV SIGHT
seers' home; central TO all points Of Interest," new
furniture elegant rooms with board 50 to 81 per
day, 81 to 81. j. A. DEWITT, Prop aul6-6in
TlNHE AUBURN. PENNSYLVANIA AVE. CORNER
IL I'D st. NV.
Cool. pleasant rooms with board at reasonable
prices. my3S-3ms
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COUNTRY BOARD.

WANTED-FOUR OR FIVE MORE BOARDERs
w for balance of summer. Terms reasonable. Ad-
dress MRS. H. i. ENGLAND. Falls Church, Va IT.
OLAGETT MANSION, NEAR SILVER SPRING
- Station. Met. branch h aud o. k.h Rooms and
Board can be secured for September Terms reasons-
BILE. Apply on premises or address Oak Grove, DC
aul9-6ts
NEW COMMERCIAL HOTEL, BOONSBOROs, MD.
Mountain scenery cheap teams hne drives; clean
rooms; good fare. Terms % per week
au17-6t o. L BALI. Proprietor.
TWO VACANT ROOMS AT THE De LANDER
Farm. one half mile from Boyd'A Nd; Net Branch.
LANDER. Boyd's. station. Mont. o.. Nd. sul6-6t
GOOD BOARD-2 MILES FROM ALEXANDRIA,:
trains met 70 suit those in once. Terms 60; from
dance. SPRING BANK. AlexandriavA suo-1ms
CoMFoRT RkTREAT, POPULAR RESORT m
O9ountai1s Of nsrylapA. near Hsrpss's Iery,hene
CIARk, Keep TTySk Washington oo1N. "A
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-BY A YOUNG COLORED MANA
w Place to Work Driving preferred. am just from
the country and not afraid Of work Please cali
days at 1888 9th st. NV It.
WANTED-BY A YOUNG LADYA SITUATION AS
w Governess or Teacher in Q Private School Ad-
dress ELLA, 1916 ST. NV. aul0-3ts
WANTED-GO TO DICKS AGENCY FOR COOKS,
w Housemalds, Waitress, Nurses Laundress, COACH
men. Buffers, Walters, and general housework. 6l3
Tth st. NV. Also european Steamship agent. aul 9 ct
WANTED by A RESPECTABLE COLORED
w Woman, . Situation as Nurse or Chambermaid.
Call or address 1913 lth st. NV. It,
WANTED-BY GENTLEMAN OF GOOD EDUCA-
w uon large experience in clerical work. collect
ing and other business good habits and afraid
hard works Situation. Address Box 7S, Star office.
aul9-3ts
MANIFESTATIONS FOR COOKS, HOUSE
w workers, Walters, Housekeepers Drivers, Nurses.
NJ lids, Kitchen and farm Hands and others for
Famies Hotels and Restaurants, Cities and Country
BUhNHAM'S' 80 9th st. NV. aul7-6r
WANTED by COMPETENT TEACHER OF
w Piano and Pure German, Position as Daily Gov
erness or Private Pupils in above branches terms
moderate. ABB. H., Star Office. aul7-:}t.
WANTED-BY A YOUNG LADY, A SITUATION
w az Cashier In Store Address L. f. r., Star office.
au17-2t~
WANTED-A YOUNG MAN OF EXPERIENCE IN
w Attorneys Office, Desires a Position. is compe-
tent stenograher and typewriter best Of references
Address ALPHA. Star Office. aul6-3t.
WANTED-A THOROUGHLY COMPETENT EN-
w gineer desires Place. Apply at 81 Sth st.
NV. ul6-3ts
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FOR RENT-OFFICES.

ITOR RENT-OFFICE ROOMS. I'd FLOOR 1910
l. st. N. W. heated by steam HILL l. JOHNSTON,
1903 Penns wanna ave- aul1-3t
ESOh RENT-ONE LARGE FRONT ROOM. SECOND
4 hoor, rent moderate; also other Rooms. GIL 9TH
st. n. W., opp Patent office. aul 7-3ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-19
FOR RENT-HOUSES.

EoR RENT-To DESIRABLE PARTY ONLY
II th.t = ne New House ne corner 9Th and Massa-
chusetts ava n W. Is rooms two bath ruoms. heated
b. all modern Improvements, 25 PER month.
Apply 81 CAMPBELL W. BUSHNELL. zoos y st ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-19
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Lon RENT-HOTEL BARBER SHOP; ELEGANT
Location. Liberal inducements. Apply TYLER
RUTH kfORD. aul9-6t
EOR RENT-BACK PART OF STORE; EXCEL
lent place for Carpenter or Cabinet shop; rent
low; room large aud airy. On l 9TH st.. bet Pa
ave; and ST. NV. Address LEON D. GENESTE
1928 New York ave aul7-tt
IGOR RENT = PRINTING OFFICE FULLY
= equipped with presses, types and power; to suit
able person liberal terms will be given. Apply to
Aul1-3t WESCOTT WILCOX, 1907 Pa ave.
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WANTED-ROOMS.
WANTED-IOTS

VNANTED-vACANT LOTS IN NE SECTION
w well located for cash or time customers
NcLACHLEN 3 BATCHELDER
au17-7t 1915 st NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-19

Tor SALE-SILK COLONY AT ODENTON
Il Better than government bonds, ground rents or
railroad stock IS this Investment Where you find
any timing else that will pay % cent? At what
other industry can women and children make in six
weeks time from $500 TO d 900.
For q short time we will hold these Silk Farms at
only &325. Buy now if you get in on the low
est price, 1t is not necessary for to live there
to secure an interest in the silk crop. Full informa
ton obtained at office.
SOUTHERN SILK ASSOCIATION,
aulO-1m 40 9TH st.n.w
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IT WAS NOT A HOMICIDE.
The Coroner's Jury Acquits Young Ruffln
Of Blame for Gen. Vests Death.

TIE TEsTHoNY fAKIN To-DAY-THE EFFECT OF
BLOW on fH1 NOSE FROM An uMBRKLIA-
DOCTORS AGREE THAT BRIaKr's DISEASE WAS
tn. FATAL nALApY.
saturday afternoon, after the autopsy made
on the body Of Gen. Theodore 9. West, &c pub
lished in Saturdays STAR, . coroner's Jury was
summoned to hear evidence and determine the
cause OF death. The jury was composed Of l.
Mo1ley, Alfred Thompson, John 8. Hardness,
DIR. A. II. Taylor, William L. Rose and n. a.
Morris. The jury viewed the body at speare's
undertaking establishment and adjourned un-
til today.
This morning at II O'Clock the jury assembled
at the first precinct station.
THE ASSAULT WITH THE uxpRELLA.
Philip Holmes, . colored man employed at
the Langham hotel, was the first witness
called. He testified that ON July 6, the even
ing Of the alleged assault upon Gen. West by
Mr.. Rnfin, the latter came to the hotel and
asked to see Gen. West. Witness showed him
to the general and Ruin said that he wanted
to pay Mr.. Eaton's bill Gen. West made out
the bill which was for ten dollars and some
a figure in the bill. but the latter refused
and some words passed between them.
Gen. West said: II don't want you to insult me
in my own Office You had better get out and
leave the bill for Mr.. Eaton to pay" Gen.
West then threw the bill on the desk and
walked to the front of the counter and said:
"Get out of my office; don't want any trouble
with you." Mr.. Ruffin then struck the general
with an umbrella which he held in both hands.
Witness relieved Mr.. Rufiin Of the umbrella
and then the men clinched. During the trouble
witness said that Gen. West told Ruffin that he
(Rufin) had some trouble in settling his own
account and he had better let Eaton settle his
own bill. When Gen. West received the blow
he staggered, but did not fall to the floor.
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FOR RENT--STABLES.

LNOR RENT-STABLE-SIX STALLS; AMPL
Il carriage room water and gas coschmau's quarter
Inquire at l44l khode Island ave auI6-6t
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FOR RENT-STORES.

EOR RENT-l32O PENN. AVE NV, FIRST
Floor, 22x9O feet suitable for paint store. h rd-
ware store or bicycle ware room S6o per month.
sul7-3t b. II. WARNER l. CO, 916 L NV
EHOR RENT-STORE AND DWELLING, WITH
large yard, East Capitol bet. l4th aud 18th SITS
good place tor and wood and coal dealer
Rent only &15.
au17-5t W. DUvALL 925 stnw
ErOR RENT-STORE AND DWELLING ON I'M
i portant business thoroughfare for millinery, con-
iectlonery, druggist, tailor OF other light business
iii Il st. NV. Kent GAO. Keys adjoining jel s-3m
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EoR RENi-

VroR RENT-63l MASS. AVE Ne, BRICK TWO
stories and cellar; o rooms and bath; ali modern
inlps ~. 81 per month.
aul7-3r b. ii. WARNER CO., el6 y nv
I,oR RENT : A NEAT. COMFORTABLE 0-RooM
II Brick House, No. 81 ST. NV Key at 50. Rent
low, at 1850. b. Il MANNER co.
aul7-3ts w.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-09

DID editors refuse. and ssnd baak yosr
work.
;. No. think not At least mono Of our
living editors
But now to return to your habits: do you
notice that you think better or moro dura-
bic thoughts II you adhere to certain Style
Of diet?.
Which,
DO you. I ask. notice that your thoughts
are Of higher order and ranker. a. you
might say. II you eat farinaceous or endosi-
nous food?.
No; don't cave in. lose my ante on
that. Shake 'em up onct more. will you?
L say. do you think freer and more lux
uriously when you conflne yourself almost
exclusively to carnivorous food. staple gro
ceries. or the flora and fauna Of Boston?.
That's twice I've drawed widout Him.
Take the buttons.
Well: do you eat oatmeal. or pork and
peans?'
20. blow me. as Mitchell says. Why. I
eat everything but oatmeal Oatmeal Is no
good for literary man nor anybody else.
DO you think oatmeal was what allied
Carlyle?'
Carlisle? Yes; it's what ails the whole
Democratic party. I guess. Oatmeal is no
good for q man any more than whisky Is
good for a COW. Cows can eat oatmeal and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-09
POliteness Of Clerks.

Politeness is an essential requisite to
.he successful clerk. There need be
no cringing or undue Difference, but
the customer must be made to feel that
the clerks time and service are at his
disposal, and not, as is often the case,
receive the impression that his pres
ence has most inopportunely inter
rupted chat with fellow clerk. and
the sooner he buys what he wa the
better; or, worse still. the quicker he
leaves, whether he purchases or not,
the better satisfied the clerk will be.
This is entirely wrong. The clerks
employer pays him for his time. and il
the employee be an honest man he en-
deavors to earn his salary by devoting
his energies to the sale of the goods
intrusted to his charge. The dawdling
salesman will never rise from behind
the counter. It is the brisk, alert and
attentive clerk who is selected to fill q
higher position when a vacancy occurs,
and it is the same young man who, a.
the years roll by, Is either admitted to
partnership or starts for himself. No
fortune has ever been made behind q
counter, but it has been the stepping
stone for more than one merchant
prince. Stationer.