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Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
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fOmaha (Neb.) Bee, August 49,
"Thcre In luck in odd numbers" said
Rory OMore, and Rory might have added
that occasionally an even number strikes 1t
rich. Clark 81 Anderson, proprietors OF the
Monitor Restaurant, 604 South Thirteenth
street, think 50 at least; for they held one
fourth Of ticket No. Is, l66 In the July draw
ing Of The Louisiana State Lottery, and
when the wheel stopped IL was found that
Is, 1868 had drawn $4,000, hence their share
was ef2j0D.
SIT happened this way" said Mr.. Ander-
son to Q reporter, CLARK and were not
very well fixed and remarked one evening
let US invest s5 in The Louisiana State Lot.
terry. i was In favor OF buying five TWEEN
tieths, but he said: No, let US buy fourth,
and II we win we will get something So
we purchased. looked anxiously for the
list and when 1t came and found that we
had won 1 was actually paralyzed. We
collected the money through the Pacific ex-
press, and 1t came TO hand as promptly as II
1t had been one OF Jay Gould's checks we
were getting cashed. No, we are not going
TO Europe; we will stay right here. put q
little more money In our business and see IL
we can not increase our gains. As matter
OF fact the cash will help US out amazingly"
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
Some Csld Ysets.

When one sits down and calmly
figures up the number OF bushels OF
potatoes which could have been bought
for the poor with the millions Of dollars
carried over to Paris and left there by
American visitors. he must roll his
eyes with astonishmenL. And when he
reads the estimate that not more than
one out Of ten Of those visitors had
ever seen Niagara Falls, the Rocky
Mountains. the Yosemite, or any Of the
other natural attractions OF the United
States, he feels like exclaiming:
'By gosh!''
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

Pedestrians On Eighth street, Philadel-
phia, were amused by the sagacity Of a
dog the other day. The animal was trot-
ting up street when suddenly his muzzle
fell to the sidewalk. He stopped, looked at
1t, and after few attempts again got his
head In the cage. But just as he started
on his trot it fell OF second time. This
was repeated four times. Then the dog.
apparently realizing that 1t was beyond
him to fasten the muzzIe, took 1t between
his teeth and ran on, his looks indicating
the pride he felt In mastering the difficulty.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
cONcLAvE; KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
The Trlennial Reunion to bo Held
In Washington %. C.) Oct. 9Th to
ttth. 1899 Incluaiva

lith, 1889. Inclusive.
Tickets for this occasion via the Chicago,
Rock Island Il Pacific Railway, will be sold
al One Fare for the Round Trip, conditions
and dates Of sales as follows: Al all sta
tons on the east OF the Missouri River.
Oct. Bird 70 5th inclusive. good for going
passage not later than trains arriving In
Washington Oct. sth, and for return passage
~ starting point on or before Nov. %, 1889:
al stations In Kansas and Nebraska, Oct
Bird TO 5th. good for going passage not later
than trains arriving in Washington Oct
Sth, and for return, Nov. Sd. 1889; at Col
oi'ado poists, Oct lst TO 4th inclusive. linn
tied going. 10 Oct sth, and for return, TO
Nov. 5th, 1885, Stop over allowed only on
return coupons ut junction points east OF
Buffalo and Pittsburgh Persons desiring
u 20 or return via New York. can 90 50 by
paying $40 additional. To secure sleeping
accommodations via c., X. !. 4 r. Ry, ap-
Dlications should be made at once. No ef-
fort will be spared by the Rock Island to
make the trip Of every person passing over
its line on this occasion satisfactory and
pleasant For tickets or further informa
tion apply 70 any Of our Representatives, or
address John Sebastian, General Ticket and
Passenger Agent, ct Chicago
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

Columbus discovered America and Edison
invented the photograph, but 1t remained
Tor DIR. Bull TO invent the remedy Of the
ago, THE Cough Syrup" tho kingiy cure.
.Feebly she laugheth In the ianquid moon,
while Porphyro upon hor face doth i0ok''
and wonders what has swelled II 90. When
he finds " Il neuralgia, however. he does
not loss his head, but having twenty i've
c:nts In his inside pocket invests in bottle
OF Salvation Oil.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

A cat owned snd raised BY Mrs. DR..
Cummings Of Irwinton, Ga, Ia half rabbit
It's head, front feet and front section OF its
body Is like an ordinary house cat, while
its hind part resembles that Of rabbit itS
tail being short and perfect, and when not
in motion will sit IN the same position -
would Q full -blooded rabbit. 1t Ia admissi-
BILE TO remark right here, '1Rats.D
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
E. J. GOODMAN.
PATIENTS.

Caveats and Trade Marks Obtained
and all other business In the u. s. Patent
Office attended to for MODERATE FEES,
Our office Is opposite the U. 8. Patent
Office, and we can obtain Patents in less
time than those remote from, WASHING
TON. ':,..l = 3,
Send MODEL OR DRAWING. We ad.
vise rs to patentability free of charge: and
We make NO CHARGE UNLESS WE OBJ
TAIN A PATENT.
We refer here to the Postmaster. the
jupt. of Money Order Div, and to officials
Of the y. 8. Patent Office. For circular,
advice, terms and references TO actnal eli
snts in your own State or County, write to
q. A SNOW r. CO..
Opposite Patent Oboe. Washington, D
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
Severe Discipline.

Western undergraduate: 'Don't you
abominate college discipline? So un-
necessarily severe, you know" East
ern undergraduate; Yes. beastly!
What are some OF your rules?" West
ern undergraduates: sLet me see.
can't remember but two OF them just
now. One is that no student shall burn
the college buildings and the other is
that under no provocation shall stu
dent shoot professor Burlington
Free Press.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
''1he race is not to him who doth tho swift

"The race is not to him who doth tho swift
eth run,
Nor the battle to the man who shoots with
the longest gum
"All the samee5 long gun does count,
and ''the tallest pole gets the persimmons I"
IL you are not satisfied with your equip
ment for the race for financial success, or
position In the battle OF life, take our ad-
vice and write to Il. +. johnson & Co,
Richmond, Va. and our word for IL they
the best possible chance Of winning some OF
the big prizes
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

A l5yesr-old boy named Slavin had an
exciting experience in the woods half o
mile from the railroad and two miles from
Scapoose station, says the Portland Oregon
ian. He was hiding behind fence, trying
TO stalk deer, when panther leaped from
tree and came at him. He fired his Win
chester at the animal, and, dropping II,
took to his heels. He returned with his
brothers In an hour and found the animal
dying. 1t measured seven and half feet.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

Prince Albert Victor, eldest soi Of the
prince Of Wales, will soon begin housekeep-
ing for himself In the apartments In St
James's palace, which were occupied for
forty years by tho late duchess OF Cam
bridge All tho rooms ars now being re
decorated for the new occupant.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
TIBBEE, Miss, Oct. 10, 1886.

hebSfA. A. i. SHALLLNBEHGEH q 10.
Rochester, Pa. Gents. bottle of
Shallenberger's Pills sent me in February
last gave to w. Anderson, of this place; a
long standing case OF chills and fever. He
had tried everything known without any
permanent good. In less than ten days after
well, and has gone through the entire season
without any return. II seems to have effect
tually driven the Malarious poison from his
system. Yours truly, V. A ANDERSON.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
A New Departure

from ordinary businaas methods 10 made by
the manufacturers Of DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, In guaranteeing this
world famed remedy To cure all diseases
arising from arrangements Of the liver or
stomach, as indigestion, or dyspepsia, bill
iousness or .liyer complaint" /" or from inn
pare blood, Is bolls, blotches, pimples. erup-
tions, scalp disease, salt rhcum. scrofuious
sores and gwellings and kindred ailments.
Money paid for hDiscoycryn promptly re-
turned II, on fair trial, II don't cure.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

Any article that has outlived "a years oi
competition and imitation, and sells more
and more each year, must have merit
Dobbins Electric Soap first made In 1856 Is
just that article. Ask your grocer for 1t.
He has 1t. or will get it.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
$500. 90 I'm Cash Premiums.

Smoke Orphan Boy Tobacco and save the
empty bags They are worth money to you,
for on May I. 1890, we will pay IS cash pre-
miums from $3.50 down, for largest number
of bags returned US. For further particu-
lars, address Hills q Fritz, Manufacturers,
St Louis, Mo. lit;sct; tct q .a:iil,9 az
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

~ suppose you are ready TO substantiats
ANY statement your paper makesp said an
angry looking caller TO the editor. 'Oh,
yes; We have tho composisors prove every
thing that 10 set up.'
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

In sending 800 to the Secretary Of the
Treasury Chicagoan wrote that II was to
be placed TO 'Uncle Sans Kredit," queer
message from man whose conscience was
having a rood spell
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

When Baby Sas sick, We gave hsr castoria,
when she was . Child. she cried for csstoris,
When she became Miss. she chung 70 CAstoriA,
whea shs bad Childrsn. ~ gave than CastosiA
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
The Hop Te. Ts.Ie,

Manufactured and sold by the Ferd Helm
Brewing Company. Ia q wholesome and re-
freshing tonic. 1t contains only " per cent
alcohol, and is consequently not f1toxicat-
ing. II can be sold legitiniately In Kansas.
No county fair Is success without II. Price
% per cask Of six dozen quarts.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
pf.ra.. b. p.r.di.. II tlr1..ra

Mild. cquable climate, certain and abund.
ant crops. Best fruit, grain, grass and
stock country In the world, Full informa-
tion free. Address the Oregon Immigration
Board, Portland, Oregon.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

Halls Catarrh Cure Is liquid and Is
taken internally, and acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials, free. Sold by Drug.
gists, 75c.
r. ]. CHENEY & Co., Proprs, Toledo, o,
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

All Of President Lincoln's private papers
are still lying in the vallt of the First
National Bank OF Bloomington, Ill
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

Prof. Herkomer is not only painter but
q wood carver, an actor and playwright,
stage carpenter and a composer of music.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

There Is building in sbipyard In Maine,
what is said to be the largest clipper ship
In the world.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

Entire freedom from injurious drug
makes "Tansills Punch SC. Cigars mos
popular
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

No, Beatrice, you are wrong, quito
wrong. The feet In Chicago poetry are no
larger than those found in the poetry about
here
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

II afiicted with Sore Eyes, use Or. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell It.
&c
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

Don't hawk, hawk, blow, spit, and DISCUS.
everybody with your offensive breath, but
uSe DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy and end lit
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

Two Egyptian princes, sons Of tho
Khcdive, are being educated at Vienna
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05
RAtNi RAIMl RAM

u there's one sst of men who tcpreciate goa
S1teIprocf coat i y the farmer. He kncn iksS 3
!" Fish Brand 3iickas" costs him less per ,ew H.
ssy enmsm msds. DID You know 4 Ssics =
" Fish BsaEd siassef naakss every dsy ( p3ea<nsf
day 70 its Iueky swssr Co ssy.hers vssh : =
rain, hail, sleet, suow, ss blow, il 3 uini ss&
water proof cosn isss tfas rubber, asi hsis =
times as long. Rubbss b good fos show dsys, -
wss and hard weather, ret he = - Dssn1
Slkk1.v Every good thing has ID fnfndon, =
has fhs Fish Brand Sheker." Look oHE b.
ware Of worhiess imitssioss, every gsmenf ssanDsf
with Fish Brsnd Tfzde Mafk. Doa't Accs3e.
any interior ca, .hsn 70. can have shs rsA|
tieuiAn md Illustrated essaIssss frss.
a. =. ToWGR, Boston, aoasa.
Mohave County miner., 1889-10-05

So HassG The only eertaan
4HDv1I" and easy cure. DR. J, l..
~ B~uvu Btephees. LepAnon. Ohio.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
ADVICE To nOTHYRs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so,
send a. once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculsble.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm,
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply.
sicians in the United States, and is for
saae by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
EPOCH,

The transition from long lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the individ-
ual. Such remarkable event is treas
ured in memory and the agency whereby
the good health has been attained is
gratefully blessed. Hence it is that so
much is heard in praise OF Electric Bit
ters. So many feel they owe their res-
toration to health, to the use of the great
Alternative and tonic. If you are troubled
with any disease of kidneys. liver or
stomach. of long or short standing you
will surely find relief by use of Electric
Bitters. Sold at SOC and 81 per bottle
at Hartz & Bshnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
A GOOD EXPERIMENT.

MERIDIAN, Miss. July 12, 1s87.-For
number Of years have suffered untold
agony from the effects of blood poison
l had my case treated by several promi,
nent physicians, but received but little, if
any relief. resorted to all sorts Of pat
ent medicines. spending large amount
OF money, but yet getting no better My
attention was attracted by the cures said
to have been affected by B. B. B., and
commenced taking it merely as an exper-
iment, having but little faith in the re :
suite. To my utter surprise soon com
menced to improve, and deem myself to
day well and hearty person-all owing
to the excellent Qualities of B. 3. B. /
cannot commend it too highly to those
suffering from blood poison
J. o GIBSON,
Trainman M. s. q. r. R.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
Their Buslnss Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such
general revival of trade at HaItz &
Bahnsen's drug store as their giving
away to their customers of 80 many free
trial bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that il aways cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, colds,
asthma. bronchitis, Group, and all throat
and lung diseases quickly cured You
can test it before buying by getting a
trial bottle free. large size 81. Every
bottle warranted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
A Great Battle

is continually lgoing on in the human
system. The demon of impure blood
strives to gain victory over the constitu-
ton, to ruin health. to drag victims to
the grave. A good reliable medicine
like Hoods Ssrsapsrilla is the weapon
with which to defend ones self, drive
the desperate enemy from the field. and
restore peace and bodi . health for many
years. Try this peculiar medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
AN OLD MAN RESTORED.

DAWSON, Ga. June 30.-Being an old
man aud suffering from general debility
and rheumatism of the joints of the
shoulders, l found difficulty in attending
to my business. that of a lawyer, until
Bought and used five bottles of B. B. B.,
Botanic Blood Balm, Of Mr.. T. G. Jones,
OF j. r. Irwin & Son, and my general
health is improved. and the rheumatism
left me. believe it to be a good medi-
cine. j. Fl. LAINa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
After Twenty Years .

BALTIMORE, April 20. 1Ss7.-For over
twenty years have been troubled with
liberated bowels and bleeding piles, and
grew very weak and thin from constant
loss of blood. Ihave used four bottles Of
B. B. B., and have gained Is pounds in
weight. and feel better in general health
than have for ten years. recommend
your B. B. B. as the best medicine have
ever used. and owe my improvement to
the use of Botanic Blood Balm.
EUeENIUs A. SMITH
S1S Exeter street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALyE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. sSit rheum, fever
sores, letter. chspped hands, chilblains.
corns and all skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale bv Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
Interested People.

Advertising patent medicine in the
peculiar way in which the proprietor of
Kemp's Balsam for coughs and colds
does, is indeed wonderful. He author
ICES all druggists to give those who call
for it a sample bottle free. that they may
try it before purchasing. The large
bottles are SOC and 81. We certainly
would advise trial. 1t may save you
from consumption.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

London is to be fortified by girdle of
forts on its south side. The defeuses
will In many cases take the form of in
trenched camps. in which large forces
may be gathered. Does John Bull fear
an invasion?
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
Don't Get caught

This spring with your blood full of i'm
purities. your digestion impaired. your
appetite poor. kidneys and liver torpid,
and whole system liable to be prestrated
by disease-but get yourself into good
condition. and ready for the changing
ard warmer weather. by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t stands unequalled for
purifying the blood, giving an appetite.
and for general spring medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
Trainman M. s. o. r. r

Much OF the game that will be eaten at
fashionable watering places next summer
is coming up from the southern states
now, and is being frozen and piled away
in the great cold>storage warehouses;
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

The latest craze among actresses is the
hand and arm photograph. They spend
no end of money for such pictures.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

Jersey City has abol ished its newsboys'
home. 1t was found that the boys used it for
q loafing place, and that four-fifths of its
dodgers were boys who ran away from home
and had no real need for its conveilicnces
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

Ponds Extract. Large sums of money
are spent by the afflicted to find relief
from piles. Ponds Extract cures piles.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

The proposition to change the name of
North Dakota to Farragut meets opposi>
tion from those who think the name will
be abbreviated into vulgarity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
IT MADE MOTHER STRONG

" | am In my 6ith year Have been afii.rted Ia
several ways-could not sleep. had no ay.,et:tf.
no courage, low spirits. | commenced usts,
Paine's Celery Compound, and felt relief rru,n
the third day after using IT, now have a good
appetite and can sleep we'll My spirits ana
courage are almost like those OF young man"
3. Q. kINKAIp, D. D.. Gonzals.s La
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

The German emperor now has his Ber-
lin palace lighted with electricity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
Paine's
Celery Compound

Strengthens and builds up the Old ard cures
their fnfirmities. Rheumatism, indigestion and
NERVOUSNESS Yield quickly 60 the curative power
OF Paine's Celery Compound.
a Perfect Tonic and invIgorator, 1t
GIVES NEW LIFE.
81 am now 80 years old and have tried several
remedies but none had any effect un,il u ;ed
Pdlne's Celery Compound. I feel entirely dlf-
ferent ior the short time have used IL. | can
walk nearly straight. sleep sound and WELL and
feel as though there 5 new life ana energy
coming into ny whole system"
IL. MYMuS Cleveland. Tenn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

Dancingis said to b declining in popu-
larity in Easlsnd.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

M. ]. YOUNG. Agent.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL.
RACINE AND 9. W. DIVISION
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
Gen. and Mrs. Harrison Zine at
the " bite House.

Washington, Feb. '8.-The mys-
FERROUS letter received by the Presi-
dent-elect Yesterday afternoon from
the White House proved to be an
invitation to Gen. Harrison and wife
to dine this evening with the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland.
The invitation was accepted and
they left at the appointed hour for
the White House Upon the return
of Mrs Russell Harrison to the hotel
she repaired to the parlors. where a
large number of callers paid their re-
spects to herself and Mrs. Mckee and
their husbands
While the President and Mrs.
Cleveland were entertaining Gen. and
Mrs. Harrison at dinner. Col. Lamont
was initiating Col. Halford into the
mysteries Of the Office at the Execu-
tive Mansion. The information the
former gentleman was able to impart
will be of the greatest service to his
successor.
The Indiana Republican Congress
men called in body to-day on the
President-elect and were received BY
Gen. and Mrs. Harrison. The Hi
nois delegation will call tomorrow.
From the above it is seen that in
stead of contest, feelings of envy, &C..
that Grover Cleveland and his ex-
cellent wife had the good senae to
receive the President elect and his
wife and make them feel easy and at
home from the beginning. How diff
ferent from the time Saml Tilden
was elected president. Instead of
turning the White House over to him
be was cheated out OF his right as
President.
This is striking contrast and We
hope is an omen Of better feeling be-
tween the two great parties, and will,
we doubt not, do much toward aliay-
ing the bitter feeling between the
parties.
The Commercial Herald says:
THE civilities extended by ex-
President Cleveland to President
Harrison in Washington are a credit
alike to the dispenser and to the dis
tinguished recipient of them. They
serve to brush away the foolish notion
that still obtains in some quarters
that there is a yawning chasm be-
tween the administration that is abont
to go out and that which ia to take
its place. The people ought to be
afforded view Of this bright side Of
politics more frequently. 1t teaches
them that good manners are above
mere craftsmanship"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
GIRARD DRIFTwO0ps'

We were most pleasantly enter
tanned Wednesday evening at the
meeting of the Ladie< Aid Society by
a recitation from 'ths beautiful and
accomplished Miss Carrie Patterson,
daughter Of oar minister.
Mr.. R. C. Holt made our town q
visit this.
Several Of Rayville's gallant young
men were made welcome in our little
city for . few hours last Sabbath
evening.
The popular and we'll known young
merchant, Mr.. J. D. Myers, of thi.
place, is now visiting the Crescent
City to remain until after Mardi
Gras. Also Mr.. Ed. Myrick.
A few nights since Mrs. Brashear,
a most estamsble lady. suffered ex.
treme annoyance from an impudent
tramp who entered. her house from
the rear and helped himself abundant
ly to cooked victuals. The alarm
was not raised as she thought it best
to let him depart in peace. which he
did.
Miss Ella Munhollend, to the regret