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Evening journal., 1889-11-22
B. SHARP
81 CO.,
Fourth and Market Sis.

Have you thought of buy
ing a fall or winter Coat for
yourself or little girl? Our as
sortment Of these goods this
season is unusually large and
handsome and selected with
the greatest always hav-
ing in view quality, workman
ship, style and price. You
will find our store, by long
odds, to be headquarters for
Ladies and Children's Coats
and with exclusive novelties
and styles not to be found
elsewhere. If you are inter-
ested in coats we feel sure a
visit to our Coat Room will be
profitable TO you. You should
be around among coats early
to get the best selections, as
already, with the elements
against an active coat trade, we
have thus far sold over FIVE
hundred garments. 1t is plain,
therefore, our prices and styles
are right.
Our Plush Coats, Wraps
and Jackets are made in Plain
and Directoire styles of the
best Seal Cloth Plush, made
by "Sir Titus Salt a promi-
nent English manufacturer of
the highest reputation.
The quality is far superior
to any we ever handled, being
an exquisite combination Of
silk and mohair, giving at once
beauty and durability far in
excess of any other make
You are sure to like these gar.
ments on sight. We have
them in all sizes at
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MerrItt,s Publlc Beqnests.

BOSTON, Nov q. by the viii Of the late
J. Warren Merritt, Of Cambridge, the fol-
lowing public bequests are made: American
Baptist Missionary union, s25, 900; American
Baptist Home Mission society, $4,000;
American Baptist Publication society, $10,-
600; Colby university, $4,000; Conference
Of Baptist ministers, $4,000; Massachusetts
Baptist Charitable society, $4,000; Vassar
college, $4,000; Brown university, $4,000;
New England Home for Little Wanderers,
$1,000; Massachusetts, Baptist convention,
$1,000; the trustees OF the Daniel White
charity, $1,000.
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reported by that committee fixing Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays of each week, from
2until . p. M. for their sessions.
a.ore 7 .IaentIaI Arnolntmenta.

WAsHsGtaN, Nov. % The president has
made the following appointments; Thomas
Clay Mcdowell, OF Kentucky, 70 be collector
Of internal revenue for the Seventh district
Of Kentucky, in place Of W. G. Goodloa, de-
ceasod. Mr.. MeDowdell was a son-in-nw OF
the late Col Goodloe. John H. Bcntte, Of
Idaho, 10 be chief justice Of the supreme
court Of Idaho; John II. Devaux, Of Georgin,
TO be collector Of customs for the district Of
Brunswick, Ca David B. Miller, Of Iowa, 70
be marshal Of the United States for the south.
ern district Of Iowa. Lewis Miles, Of Iowa,
be United States attorney for the southern
district Of Iowa; Joseph H. Wilson, Of Texas,
TO be United States attorney for the eastern
district Of Texas
Evening journal., 1889-11-22
An opinm Eater.s suicide.

PTTTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 22-About a. m.
Stoughton p, Hill, we'll known telegraphor.
committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head at the Central hotel, Al
legheny. He recently lost his position with
the Western Union company as day mnn-
ager Of the Allegheny Central hotel Office,
Of which he had charge ton years, and night
operator in tho main Office in Pittsburg.
The impression is that MIR Hill committed
suicide while under the influence Of opium.
1t is also known that he was greatly wor-
ried by domestic and other troubles. Mr..
Hill was one Of the Oldest telegraphers in
the employ Of the Western Union company.
He leaves a widow and daughter
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nrntaI stur,ler y rliyabstl

NEWARK, n. J., Nov. 22-Henry Wurt-
man, aged 81 years, employed by the Dwyer
beth, was murdered last night by three col
cred men, also employed at the race track.
He received four terrible stab wounds, the
one causing his death entering his back and
penetrating the lung. His body was found
on West Grand street One Of the men,
Paul Holland, was captured Wurtman
won considerable money on the races yester-
day, and it is supposed the murder was com
mitted for robbery.
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N IS 10000 oR NoTHINa.
John L. wants Double Price Tor Moei
4n.. a rntnr.4 NF,,,,

Ing a Colored Man.
BosroN, Mas. Nov. 2s-John L. Sulli-
van was seen b United Press reporter in
relation to the ,lN0 offer by the Califor-
mia Athletic club. He said: 's'fhe Califor-
mia Athletic club know what ! offered thom
when was asked TO 90 out there, and that
is just what / viii do. | will meet the coi-
ored fighter at their club rooms il purse Of
100000 is hung up, and that's my final an
swer am willing to meet any man they
put against me, but they must carry out tho
deal about jackson now or it win cost them
more money when they come to talk it over
again.
"Then you refuse to 60 TO tho Pacific
coast unless the purse is 20,000f
THAT is the price for meeting a colored
fighter. | will meet any white man for II
$4,000 purse, but for the other / want the
full amount
What about the chance Of Slavin meet
ing your
"It is all the same to no which Of them is
set up against me | have no choice. All
I'm looking at is the amount given. once
said would never fight a colored man, but
they seem TO think jackson is a world
beater and am anxious to show them just
where he belongs
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making and assortment and
range of prices never before
shown in our city.
Our Cloth garments en-
brace everything from the
Stockinette Jackets up to the
"Irish Peasant" and Kendall
Newmarkets," made both plain
and shirred. The "Kendall
Newmarkets" are especially
stylish, in two shades of gray,
made both in stripes and
plaids with plain and puffed
sleeves. The assortment COM
prises garments ranging in
prices from $4 to $22.
In Children's Coats we show
splendid variety in Gretch-
ems with capes-Jacket fronts
with belts and cords, and sizes
from 4 years to 10 years, made
of plaids, stripes and plain ma
terials-$4 to SIS.
We have some very choice
Capes made from real Persian
Astrakan Skin. One of the
newest being a MORE Astra-
kan, very handsome and stylish,
with pointed front and back.
We have the cloth astrakan in
lower prices-$6.5o to SIS.
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A nnrInr .IeweI Rohherv.

NEW York, Nov. 22.-The pawnshop and
iewelry store Of Silherstein & Son, No. 10
Sixth avenue, was robbed of about 5000
worth Of diamonds and jewelry last evening
by a white man and negro, who escaped.
One Of the men fastened the door from the
outside locking the proprietors in the store,
while the other smashed the show window
with brick. The men then grabbed mum
Der Of trays, and fed before policeman
could be summoned.
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Tho Lenrnn,a nafensa.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22-The committee
which was appointed at the recent annual
meeting Of the National League Of Profess
sional Baseball clubs TO prepare an address
to the public defining the position Of that
organization in the present baseball contro-
versy has prepared a long address defending
the League and arraigning the Brotherhood.
The dividends paid League stockholders
during the past five years have been only
Sl50,0OO the committee says.
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90. wnssermnn Indiotn.l.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, Nov. y. The grand
jury has returned an indictment against
Mrs. Ella Wasserman for assault and bat
terry with intent TO kill. The Wasserman
woman was the principal figure in the Was
serman-Leeds case, wherein Mrs Wasserman
made an attack upon the millionaire widow
recently for the alleged reason that the in
FAINT child Of relative Of Mrs Leeds was
left on the DEFENDANTS doorstep, and Mrs
Leeds failed to keep her promise to main
tain il. The case will be tried this term oi
..rlrrf
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nInsnna Chose omoara.

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 22-At the second
session Of the general grand chapter of
Royal Arch Masons the following officers
were elected: David F. Day, Of Buffalo, N.
Y, general grand high priest; Joseph p.
Horner, New Orleans, deputy general grand
high priest; George L. McCahRn, Baltimore,
general grand king; Benjamin L. Haller,
Memphis, general grand scribe; Reuben G.
Lennon, Toledo, o., general grand treas
urer; Christopher g. Terry, Buffalo, general
grand secretary; Sylvester S. Bean, Creston,
Ia, general grand captain Of the host; danes
w. Taylor, Luthersville, Ga, general grand
principal soiourner.
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T.ewis q. CassIdv,s Funeral.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22.-The Roman
Catholic church Of St Vincent de Paul,
Germantown, was crowded with the rela-
tives and friends Of the late Lewis c. Cassidy,
to pay their last respects to his memory.
The floral offerings were many and hand
some An eloquent sermon was preached by
the Rev. l. 4. Horstman, D. D., chancellor
of the archdiocese.
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Al Italian I.over,s crIme.

NEW YoRK. Nov. s22-Mrs Pauline Co
wick, young Jewess, was shot and probably
fatally wounded last night by George Chi
ningo, an Italian laborer, who had courted
her before she married Cowick, year ago,
and had persisted in asking her to live with
him ever since. Though she had separated
from Cowick she repulsed Chiningo's ad-
vances. The two met on the street. and on
his appeal being again rejected, Chiaingo
shot the woman He is under arrest
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Tanner'a Frlend plsehnrred.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22-The secretary Of
the interior has requested and received thu
resignation Of II. A. Phillips, chief OF the
middle division Of the pension Office, Phil
lips was a friend Of ex-Commissioner Tanner,
and came here with him from Brooklyn The
cause Of the secretary's action is not known.
Phillips was one Of the rorated pensioners
Whose cases have been recently oyerhauled
BY the higher authorities.
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LIE RRAzILlAN sITuArIoN.

German colonists May Form a Separate.
Government--Nvar ships Sail.
LONDON, Nov. % "A dispatch to The
Chronicle from Berlin says that hope ia
generally expressed there that in the event
Of the Brazilian states becoming split up
the 100000 Germans in southern Brazil wiz
ask Germany for protection The dispatch
further states that it is not improbable that
attempts will be made, with the assistance Of
the colonial party in Germany, to secure the
partial If not complete independence Of the
German settlers in Brazil, whether the states
disintegrate or not
1t is stated here that several Of the powers
are sending ironclads to Rio Janeiro to
protect their respective subjects there. A
French corvette has been dispatched ia
Brazil to guard the interests Of French
residents
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The BANK resumes Buslness

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, Nov 22.-Business at
the Tradesmen's National bank, Consho-
hocken, which was almost entirely ruined
by the defalcation Of Cashier William Henry
Creson, has been resumed with $4,000 cap
ital. Creson's successor at the bank is Isaac
Roberts. The directors feel very much en-
conraged at the action of more than 90 per
cent. Of the depositors in not withdrawing
their deposits, and it is believed the resump-
ton will be a success
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pefreest NAV Re Anpo,ntod.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 22-It is stated
here on good authority that Charles r.
Defreest, Of Troy, an employe Of the state
insurance department, will be appointed
deputy secretary Of state by Secretary-elect
Rice. Mr.. Defreest is secretary Of the Dem
ocratic state committee, and it is said is
favored both by Governor Hill and Chair
man Murphy Present Chief Clerk Water
bury has been announced as a candidate.
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uela for cintbar,s Murder.

BUFFALO, Nov. p The coroners jury in
the Ginther inquest have rendered verdict
that George Ginther died from a wound In
fiicted by Martin Schmeigel. The jury also
found that John Sibey, Michael Brinski and
Stanislaus Nawocld were accessories TO the
act All four OF the accused have been
placed under arrest.
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1hree poys nndIv Iniured.

TORONTO, o., Nov. 22-Three boys, sons
Of Hugh Dunn, and another lad named
Whslen, were injured, two Of the the Dunn
boys probably fatally, by the explosion OF a
can Of powder in coal mine here One Of
the Dunn boys had an eye blown out and his
face horribly mangled; another had hole
blown into his body, SO that bis bowels are
protruding. The boys were playing with
matches and ignitcd the powder
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ne wm neeo,er thr nrnner.

WASHINGTON, Nov 22.-6ecrotary Noble
is considering the rorated cases in the pen.
sion Office. lie has about concluded that be
can collect money illegally paid TO personi
who stiil remain in the employ Of the gov.
ernment. Where they refuse 70 return thu
money received in rernted cases the score.
tary, IL is said, proposes to take summary
action.
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she .Turnped ana was KIlled.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. GA street car CON
tanning nine passengers was struck by an Illi-
nois Central railroad train at the St Joseph
street crossing, and Mrs Joshua Beale, Of
Baton Rouge, who jumped from the car, was
killed, her body being run over by the en-
gine and terribly mangled. The other pas
sengers, including three daughters Of Mrs
Beale, remained in the car, and escaped un-
L
Evening journal., 1889-11-22

WASHINGTON, November 22-Ex- Con-
gresham Ward, of Pennsylvania, is in
the city in behalf of the people of Ches-
ter, to urge Secretary Blaine to person
ally attend the launch of the new South
American steamer orizaba, at Chester,
Pa, on Saturday next 1t IS expected
that the delegates to the Paa-Alnerlcan
and Maritime Congress win be pres
ent.
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aInIsler Rynn netnrnn d nc rmhassy. !

Minister kynn NeturnH TO Ills EmbaEsy.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Miuister Ryan,
about whose alleged resignation Of the Mex
lean mission so much has been said, will
efIectually dispose Of the rumors concerning
his reported action by sailing for his post
from New York ON Saturday. Mr.. Ryan's
leave of absence has expired, and he says he
goes back 10 the city OF Moxico with the in.
tontion Of remaining there
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quo cltr b New York II rroahIa.

QUEENSTOWN, Nov. 22.--The steamship
City Of New York, from New York for this
port and Liverpool, arrived in partly dis
abled condition When 400 miles west Of
Queenstown she broke the crankpin OF the
port shaft Notwithstanding the accident
and the fact that her starboard engine only
could be used, she made the following daily
mileage during tho remainder of the yoyagee
375, $50 1852 and 3I6
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A r,.,,,,.,,.a tso.i.rv FaIIuro.

WORCESTER, Mass, Nov. 22-The Crane
& Waters Manufacturing company, Of Mill
way, with capital of s52, 500, is reported as
having failed. They are engaged in the manu-
facture Of hosiery The liabilities are not
given. The mill has shut down.
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can Airnr Entertainsl.

NEW YoRK, Nov. % .-Ex-Governor Alger,
Of Michigan, commander-in-chief of the
Grand Army Of the Republic, was the guest
last night Of Alexander Hamilton Post 1872,
Of this city. Many eminent members Of the
g. A. R. were present. Gen. Alger spoke
briefly
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rho Laaguo severely nenouueod.

LONDON, Nov. "a Sir Henry James con-
iinued his argument for The Times before
the Parnell commission. His denurciation
~ the Irish National leagne was very ssyere.
re said that the moonlighters acted mora
az burglars than as the leagues police, but
they were never reprovcd by the Lenders I'M
til February, 1855, whom the Paioelitea
were supporting the government. The lead
ers tllen refused money 10 certain districts
hecausc the outrngcs therein brought dis
credit on tho head men Of the party Sir
Henry referred 10 the Manchester murders,
and said that the murdarers had been held
up 70 the Irish people as heroes worthy OF
imitation. Mr.. Davitt had unveiled q mon
nment IN their memory, and there WIS other
ample evidence that the murderers' cxample
had been lauded as worthy Of being fol-
lowed
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rhe ExolntIon snundron.

PRovNcETowN, Mass, Nov. 22-The
squadron of evolution anchored in this harbor
at $50 for the night, the weather being
thick and the run TO Boston somewhat haz-
ardous at night in such weather
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Sc Months for ; Bogas onicer.

AUBURN, n Y, Nov. 22-In the United
States court john Il. 2aumssock, on his
plea Of guilty Of impersonating United
States officer, was given six months in tbs
Erie county penitentiary. 3
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suIcide from dependency.

RocKyILLE, Conn, Nov. 12.-John Schaef-
fer committed suicide here by shooting De-
ceased was ~ years of age. The cause was
probably dependency,
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To HONOR THE ExPI- -0HER
England Is Preparing toLionize
Henry NJ. Stanley.
LATER NEWS FROM MS BIG ARMY.

Tho rlnoly Traveller Ewpcots to Reach
Zanzibar in Few Days-seientisN Are
Eager to Hear what lie Has Accom-
pilshed-Old world Nows.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-The foreign Office is In
receipt Of dispatches from tho British CON
sui at Zanzibar, Col Evan Smith, s;.Ating
that Stanley arrived at Mpwapwa On the
tifty-hfth day Of his journey from Victoria
Nyanza, and the 1ssth from Albert Nganza.
In addition to those whose names have
already been reported. Stanley has with
him Holr Hoffman, Emin's daughter, and
Fathers Grault and schinge, Of the Algerian
mission. Stanley left Mpwapwa on Nov.
u, and will reach the coast BY way OF
Nenbn and Mwemi.
Stanley expects 70 reach Zanzibar in foul
or five days
Stanley's Unexpected Discovery.
stpney has mnde an unexpected discovery
Of immense value to Africa in finding an
extension Of the Victoria Nyanza to the
south aud west The utmost southerly reach.
Of this extension is south latitude deg Is
smut NAtNh hiAht1 hAH ffNtuAtd AFlttliAt ~
point within l55 miles OF Luke Taneanyila
and ts area is about $1,000 square miles II
i thought here that the Nyassa missions are
retreaurg in the wake Of Stanleyis expedi-
ton, aud an appeal is To be made for author
ity TO give them necessary support
A Popular Reception Proposed.
Immediately upon receipt Of news of Stan
ley's arrival at the coast Il movement was at
once begun to raise grand national testi-
monial to tho great explorer, and the pre-
linliuary arrangements are already under
way under the auspices Of men Of wealth
and national reputation. In addition to this
preparations are making TO give him an inn
mense popular reception and welcome on
his return here about Christmas time
Scientists Are Eager.
A detniled account Of his journey. tcgath.
or with authentic news from Emin ia await
ed with great interest, and tho geographical
societies are ON the qin vive for data which
will explode or confirm the hitherto accept
cd theories Of the topography Of the country
trayersed by the intrepid explorer, Of which
previous knowledge hns been extremely
vague or totally lacking. Geologists, too,
are ON the alert for information touching
the mineral resources Of the dark region,
and in fact everybody who has taken the
slightest interest in Stanley's trip, is-nin's
researches, or DR.. Peters unfortunately
fiuitess attempt at Emin's relief Is IA a
happy frame Of mind in anticipation Of the
| forthcoming revelations.
Evening journal., 1889-11-22

We have a splendid lot Of
hassocks just from the work
Brussels, IS cents each
-Moquette, so cents each
one of the prettiest lots we
ever opened.
If you are a late furnisher
with carpets and will bring the
measures of your rooms, we
can give you some especially
low prices.
Evening journal., 1889-11-22

RIO JANETRo, Nov. 22.-The Brazilian par
lament, under the new government, win
meet early in December to elect a president
OF the republic
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qualities for, and any lady
thinking of interior decora-
tons will find many pleasant
surprises in our upholstery de-
partment. For instance, we
are offering a fine French
Chenille Curtain, fringed top
and bottom, for $40 per pair,
that were never before sold
less than SIS. They are a re-
markable bargain. Our regu-
lar line in heavy draperies
runs from $2.5o to $25.
We show a large line of the
new importations of Noting
ham Lace Curtains, most all
them in the real lace effects
rs cents per pair to $Io per
pair.
Lambrequins, tides and
scarfs for mantel and bureau
drapery, 25c to $3.
We always keep a full line
of curtain poles in brass or
wood, from S feet to "a feet in
length. We can furnish wal
nut, ebony, mahogany or ash,
with rings, ends and brackets,
either brass or wood, all COM
plete for IS cents per window,
which, with drapery as low as
S cents per yard, makes an
unusual opportunity to get
your draperies at a low figure.
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weather Indications
cbsster,s Invltatlsn 10 blaine.

The weather promises to be colder and gen
srallY fair.
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Busincss Was Then Resumed.

The Brazilian episode over, the confer
ence resumed consideration Of the report Of
the committee on rules, and at 4;30, after
adopting so-as of the rules, reported, but
wish out finishing them adjourned until
Monday. The congress has agreed to rule
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A PATHETIC sEpARATION.

A Romance In 81. L0uls-IIusbRnd and
Wife Obliged to Part After Years ol
Happiness.
ST.. LOUIS, NO., Dec. 24.-one Of the
most pathetic separations that has evel
been legally ordained occurred here yes
terday, when Mariah Miller received q
divorce from Louis Miller. The latter
is a Russian and was exiled for political
reasons. He left a wife and child in
Russia whom he supported for FIVE years
after coming to America. Then came
the Russo.Turkish war and the wife and
child were lost. Miller was notified that
they were dead and he mourned them as
such. He made a success in business
here and In 1884 married the woman
who secured the divorce to-day. They
lived happily. Meanwhile, Mrs. Miller,
the original, and her boy, now grown 10
manhood, arrived in this country and
through some Observation-Disclosures came
to st. Louis. Thesame influence brought
father and son together, and though
neither suspected the others identity
for several months, mutual friendsspoke
Of the likeness and suddenly the boy
told his story apd there was denoue'
ment.
Miller visited his Russian wife and
and there was reconciliation. When
wife No. 2 learned the story she quietly
sued for divorce and the happy union
was broken. She bade Miller an elIec
tionate farewell to-day, and he installed
his first wife and boy in theold home.
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AN UNIQUE CASE.
A Negro Woman WHO Just discovered s
Ii Free Brings Suit for Wages,

A Negro Woman who Just Discovered She
Is Free Brings Suit for Wages.
KANSAS Cry, Dec. 24.-.An unique
case was decided in the Probate Court
Of Wood county to-day, It was that Of
q colored woman who has just discov.
cred that she ia a free woman and not a
slave, and who brought suit against her
laie masters estate for 81 400 wages.
At the commencement OF the war
Joseph Hickman, now the wealthiest
and most influential farmer In the
county, bought negress slave In the
market and took her to the farm az a
serving maid. Since that time she has
never been allowed to go beyond the
bounds Of the farm, aud In her petition
she alleged that abe had been per.
mitted to hold converse with none
Of her race and none OF the
family were ever permitted to tell her
the results Of the war. When her old
master died three weeks ago she ran
away 10 Bonneville, and while there
learned that the slaves had been eman.
Cipated aud that she was free woman.
She told her story TO the lawyer and he
brought suit. The court decided for the
plaintiff to-day and allowed one.half Of
the amount claimed,