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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
DEFRUDING 4 r0pR MOTHER or HER SAVINGS

Charles Gatt has been defending himself vigorOu- "
IN General Sessions against charge Of larceny I'm tile
first degree for several days but he collapsed yc-tcr
day and entered a plea Of guilty 10 attempted larceny
in the Second degree. lie learned that If he were
acqnittcd. he would be arrested by an officer from
New Jersey who had u warrant for him. Glatt +.
charged with stealing horse and wagon worth 5000 III
south ORANGE.
The offence 70: which the prisoner on trial
here was one Of particular welcomes. and the
ma ximum penalty for the crime b which BE- pleaded
euty is nOnc too severe for him. Three years aeo
ihe u,band Of Emily Grcenwald Of 40. 9O2 East
Fourteenth st.. away from her taking their od
child with him and leaving the three Youngest with
h her She went work a wH-hwoman. and. al.
though earning only ~ day, managed not only Ia
support herself and her little ones. but to save $50
in the course OF the three years.
In all tbs time her hesvie,t sorrow that her
first born was kept from her. Gl1tt In some va,
learned her story and day told her that her child
Wis in Al institution and that 10 gain I,sr~siOn ID
her she would have to depost 800 IN the Court d
General sessions. Glatt pretended 10 be court Of
4 hccr and aided hy man named Wagner. wh'
j. ,till at large. They had easy task to work o.
the poor mothers warming for Ter child. and ol,
tainci Inc 800. They tried to obtain more money
from her varIous preteXt,. aud this caused G1tt,
/ arrest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
MRS. MILLER i FREE WODAN.
THE LONDON BANKERS WIFE HELD TO BIZ not
GUILTY.

rur royDoN BANKERS WIFE HELD TO BIZ MI
GUILTY.
Mrs Cornclia V. f. Miller i free woman anu ''c
hundred, Of persons who were cheaicn "nl "i '""rl
Lv bor husbands financial operations III L"n"o" WI"
lac derived of the satisfaction oil lH'I"S "' III -"
English court of justice. United states Commissioner
sbold, Yesterday handed down DECISION oINh'>>i'|
a,,,,,i,, made bv the British Consul General at
INF, civ. william Lane Booker. for th' rN''H""' 81"
va uuIor an the charge Of receiving Il len property
Mr., Miller arrived IN this country "l Hrp''""'' ~
,,I,h W. H. Field thc wife Of the leading member
~ c firm If swlndlcr.. ana has since ca,hcd drafts
Amounting 10 slj7 900. This sum is l@rr" part "t
thc asset, " the firm ot !. H. Field a CO.
NJ. vulcr and Mrs Field were arrested In uci Der
Nv state officials. but were AZ once di-'Hhft'u III
rorr, Nr. Miller wa, r,ar,,stcd 10y Deputy Marshal
bernhard. and arrai:ucd befor' Commissioners ,'''',
voluminou, proof, Of the guilty transactions oil y. IT,
Field & Co. wcrc pres uci los The Lrltl>h 'o'''''''
conservatives. After numerous hearings the a''or
ur,, ON both side handed Ia their m'ci' Oh r'''''
a,1 Mr. shields. after an extremely careful examine
tion Of the evidence aud briefs handed down N' ''
ci,ion yesterday.
After di,po-iug of some preliminary objections ="
cha ,.f.,ce Ii, described briefly the swinline opera
,i, ~, m. 20 r,l-f banker. lie. however. hcW lh
N,. Miller WI, not guilty ~ any tiiF'' 'Nt' " "
husband wa ~ tier was NOV NilI,,'Il ,,..,,'
-hoV tl'' he hicw d. 'nh .'a'n'o ''' ,, viii i
lcptlv Her actions w'r' entirely ,'h-I','' N.,' ~,
,n..,,e it, ~" Wa not -hOWu - nave ma !nf ,''
rcciiou with the INN opt 4" ~ i'W "l ~. ,i.
lar -hc acted any vii" would lave H"'' "'p"'' "'
V,rl,urt !. Fox and Julien r pavi" w"r" prc-"ni
IN behalf Of the British Doverunri ana ~
n," t,u sIi,i. have boon brought 70 recover the
money iu Mr.. Mlcr'> =" '--i'N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
THE rrASELr AND coUNSELuAS CASE ARGr Ed

Chicago. Dee s.-Beforc deciding The 'ouisein's"
,-e nlge Gresham hi, morning said he preirrFcu VI
h,,r argument on the petition for ha6eas corpus hion
lax lame, C. pca,cly treasurer and vc' pNsIuchV o'
t,e Chicago. burlington and quincy hslroo"' "''"
. ,,r..s.,t,s, SATURDAY. Ia the COunselman case 10
- ,,,o,,ed ,r,, thc BOARD ~ Trade could not
,, coup.lcd 10 answer questions propoundcd by tho
Grand Jury relative (, violation Of the Interstate
commerce law An additional question WAS ra'e' III
the pcnscly case. alleged that the INVESTIGATION
WAS directed against the officers Of the Burlington
and that Pcascly. one Of thcnl' wo"id lh'i'"'''
him, 81, nv giving any evidence. lie was ordered by
,,, p,odp.,t =, ur,,ucc the books and paper. and
CIV c,,ling r. do so H. was lined $500 and Wa com.
u,ttcd At the close Of the arguments te c"ht, w
~ p.ctcd 70 decide them about Wednesday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
DES1ITUTION ~ THE NORTHWEST
THE SITUATION IL SOUTH DAKOTA WORSE THAN
IT WAS LAST YEAR.

IT WAS LAST YEAR
pi.r,., = d Dec. 4-Lici.enant Governor Fletcher.
,cir ,.l, regarding de-tituton among South Dakota
farmer, said: Yc~, there is dc,ututoh III Ho"''
D,I,to AL rcports t. the contrary Observation-Disclosures
And q, hat is more can't the wisdom OF aI'eu'pI
ip,. +, cover ND these facts being at all mea!y
,ori,lcd about the business, II they are true they are
Ioupd /, ret ont no matter how much any so'ai'cu
manner, NAV attempt to cover them mp. There are
.c,.n COMMITTEES in the state that know OF that are
ur.riYc and in destitute circumstances resulting from
,lr drouth which ma, prevailed in these parts more
100 Ia f,r fine Last three seasons. In Brown county
fine .oithca,torn part had fairly good crop Inc Ic''
.. u mast dc,t tutc Circumstances. Then th're ar
,~.l.,u Mcph.r.on Campbell. WawOrth. Edwards
and ,u,uk These countie, are ell I'm bad shap'' "'''
l,~ll, amy cro,, 10 speak Of ia our county we nave
,o organization II some sixteen townships VII"
.,.r....,,,,i,, in each township through whom we
di,trbuie AL we can gather IN any way I" nle'''',
en-, want, - those people suffering the most We may
M called r,.ar, but is il not better to beg uiah ~
fr,.eye AID starye1 II impartial judges thouEn' '".
situation A serious one last year. they VIII hhu Il
much worse this year.
ctfc,., Dec a dispatch "a The lrIbuhc rum
Grand rorl,, y d.. says that the Chanoer Vi 'o'''
moro. and the Business Mems Association nave az
..,,, ,.,.d q, .cvcre rrbuAc 81 Congressman nam
lr,u.i for introducing resolution 90 ,Ssc.,tute
-, ,., - NIrth Dakota. when the SIX couhtes y.
th re1 River Valley alone IN the state Tii'e ia
,,. ,r,n .ea-pu II 100 23OUO,oN Du>Ncs va .nns,
,.l,.r cereals, and have loaned . wheat uuScI
7, W,r.,p,ll. and Duluth 100000 during inc a. a.
dirty dnys tn tide them over the crisis oau>ou W ~
,fTinrcgcy in Eastern money markets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
USE OF STRONG
PURGATIVES.

Most pills and pur atyes which act quickly upon the
bowels irrate destroy the coat, of tho
stomach and bowels. Ind ed. their cathartc acton Is
directly caused the irritation Of the bowels which they
produce Their act on should be soothing and stimulating
instead OF irritating. continued 0f such remedies
proGuccs chronic the stomach and bowels.
often ends a dsngerou disease. Tho r,r O tbs
genuine imported Carlsbad Sprudrl sat highly
mendcd an aDcrent laxative AID duftic cau>r it,
action Is due s0cy IT, solvent aud stimulating proper
ties Ii sOothcs alay- Inflammation, ard therefor
much preferable 10 all strong purcatiNcs.
Bewarr Of imitat Dr. TobOlit> lcctur' on Clrls-
bad Sprudel Salt aud pamphlets mailed free. Iisnrr
Mcndcson Co.. sol agents. Bar ay..t, Ncw-lo,A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09

PROMOTIONS u THE FORCE M>pE HY Tuh CON
vrSSl0NEES YESTERDAY.

PROMOTIONS u THE FORCE M>pr HY TH' '"A
NfsslONEEs YESTERDAY.
TIL. Police commissioner, hid special m"r '';
.,,,. aud opu.l,t.d fiur new captain, uft'c r".
p..ii,f,t NacIeau selected sergeant Adam y '-'--.
, ID, Harlem ,,.uad fr promotion. Commissioner
N,rla,. named sergeant J. Mc>V"', 81 - "''
rbi,t, .eyenth t. squad Commis- Der WORMS 90 .'
sergeant MAMMALIAN r. ~'hmlti"rsrr' "i inc "'''
rlirt-th - quad. and Commissioner NirhH '''"'
SERGEANT Michael Ilcerty. e Tire odd Sip Squad inc
,cvly appointed captain, wrr" called before TIE "'n
mi .sloucr-. and Commissioners WV ''"" ~
speech 10 them.
IN order t. give the Now captain, opp 'rtunNr' ~
p.rf,rm work 200 Lively precincts. thc '"ni'' '"''
transferred tive 4 the older captain" captain '''''
wh, has bccn IN command Il the lf"ad"S 'l"'''
no. emf +, the Madi.on,'. station. and Captain
smith - the Wet one hundred and twenty iii' -i.
.,n,d WAS sent 20 the Hroai"ny squad. 'ap''.n
vr,oh,. 81 the West Thirty seventh t. squad. "t'
..r, T., fremont. captain stephenson, "i If.H'i''
VA. moved down To- the Leonard =. -Gual' ''P'''
~i.ber va, sent from Leonard 4. - hi"l'.''-
Then the new captain V"r" a>-.-n'd l." c'h"'i'-
tu,a.. Cr1-- - West Thirty -rvcuth st. N'N.'
f., v,.,t one hundred and twenty .hfh-.t H'""''
berger 20 the steamboat squad. and DocAeFN 2"
Delaney =.
C,,,;alu eros, yaa born In Waterfowl. y y ard
va educated for a lawyer. but afcr Dee va> adm itl
10 the bar In this city. "a l-7-, h. became member
Of thc police fo.ce. H." Is a Republican, "'nI' u'
o,,cr tire, cipt1iu, appointed Yesterday are "''i
Il, Democrats.
C.ptain McAvoy vas born In this ot, and vas
/ Nalor GIants olnm when they wcr boys 40 school
CAutlin scAmIttbcrg.r Wa born In "ctmaif' bN' i'
IA. been New York policeman since l7't ilr 4" o.
sad Z, be A Republican until captain Kelly TON
cymmnuI q 11irrcth .. captain l'v'hriN wa i1i
n Ireland and did not bccI'ac policeman unh l-'-'
lie De- almost grant lu we. 1894,
/ -rrectr,r Gal.a.hcr o. the Itthet. station. Wa
transferred 10 On" Old slip station yc.i'tdH NJ iA'
request ~ chief Inspector ENfh->, P"lr'uth ii'i}
Ia.g John Noruuc--. Michael j. Reap Join i"i''
tba,lc, f. wade. charlie \. iprm"el and 1h'mt.
Wad. were an frtrci - The Central Once quail
f,r detective duty until after the holiday season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
80 oD,r,or,o~ ,ro RoIrCICATLT'S WILL

No objections filed TO Tn" probate OF u'e WI,
of Dion Boucicault yesterday, and the docnmc" VIII
bc admitted 10 probate today by the surrogate. Ne'cS
Robertson Doucicaut. the te'tators former "''' WHO
.ecurcd a divorce from him in England was h't
,,o,,,oro IN the will and il wa expected that ~lio
would contest IT, she did not file any "blccu'lS
however so the will admitted to probate INC
petition for the probate made by Mrs. Josephine
Louise Thorndyke Bouccant the teNiatorN second
wife The two witnesses to the viii. Alexander "
caldwell and Herman Schwab. who were clerks N
Dttenhocfer Gcrbcr's law Office. are both coa1 ana
their signatures were proved by exJudgc A. j. Often
hOcfcr. r,
Howe d Hummel. who appeared for Agnes Robert
son Boncicault that their clients contest ms not
been given up bit that proceedings VIII be began III
Inc supreme Court 10 establish her right to dover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
PRESIDENT GOMPERS SPEAKS.
HE GIVES ADVICE TO WORKINGMEN.
TIE TENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR

TIE TENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR
BEGINS AT DETROIT.
Detroit Dec 3 (special) .-Samuel G0mpcrs, preNl'
dent Of the American Federation OF Labor, opened
the tenth annual convention OF that body in Clawsons
Hall this morning with his annual address. MI
GomperS smoke on the requirements Of the constitu-
ton and gave Il concise review OF what mas Dce''
accomplished within year by trade unionism, ana
what il is intended to do in 1891 Following are III
Fart tho principal points OF President UomperS >
address:
The trade movement for shorter hours among the
c,r,notcrs tbis season has been successful In 1877
cities and Il has benefited 40lOI wortlhen IN uat
trade There question but mat the near iuIuS
l. hight for The elght-hOur movement, II the organized
wage workers will but concentrate CcH eh'i's uP"
IT. Tne mast YEAR has witnessed the expansion among
and tha rrcater recognition on the part OF the wage
Unigation IL the best 10 protect and advance thcil
INTERESTS The National trade unions reported haylms
paMs Of the country, while PA charters Tor l0as
unions issued from the once Oh te h bsv
Federation of Labor to such wage workers WHO has'
no National union OF their tInde or calling; FROM III.
statistical blanks before referred TO. Ine M them
carnations reported 1853 strikes anhorzeu os oe s
n his number $50 we're successful rs lost ana W
81 ali the ills that mankind suffers FROM the niJus
and crucI tendencies of modern methods OF wealth. PLT
PROPORTIONS is that Of child labor The Children % o
ppnrtcrs have none 10 raise voice In their delencf
other than the organized workers, ana appo
~ Won 10 take such action will protect them IRON
The contemp;ble avaricc Of INSCRIPTIONS c"'P''''
and employers. A., ,,o,,,od ~ voting
In several states a reform in the methon %, nO'an7 ~
lax which the citizen j. protected from scrn''lS go
omen coercion In sting his vote. has been chacteo
into law trust that Will not rcIaA our tl.l g.
~ extend It's bencnccn effects until an the otdueS !"
the Union are brought into line upon tlS l"cSu""
Mr. Gompcrs also advised that an Official Journal OF
lie Federation be established .
The rest Of the first session was taken mp III .ne
app,lntment u the Credcnal Committee ana o'her
temporary officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09

The final argument in the frehuN s"'' " ~
tbe lega1ees under the will Of William t. ogden was
Le.r bv Jusicc Patterson i'm the supreme Court yes
terday. MIR ogden put a clause in hi' vi" Whlch pr"
vded that about 1900 900 should be di''o'eu ,''"e
such charitable organizations as the executors Oh MS
will decided upon. Some Of the leF' 'housn' INV u"
clause was too vague to stand legally ana theS
the present suit to have judicial CONSTRUCTION VI It,
The Judge reserved his decision
The contest over the viii oil Mary a. ru>o" va
continual :, Tho sunrce Court before Justice Law
romeo Yesterday Hy thc provisions Of the VIII the
executors were instructed 70 distribute the residue OF
her estate. amounting to about S2OO'ooo' among ucm
charitable Institutions as they should choo-e me VIII
is contested upon the ground thal th. Chu ',"
rac,Ie John T. Parsons. who was the tcstatof Coin
eel for many YEAR, the only wines eN ; IT,
voet erdav Us testimony was Only cnh'cTnHE NJ
tueinceS relations with the tcStatOr. The VIII Wnch
~ cnntcsted was drawn up in Nh Parsons's office Inc
suit will be continued tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
JrGIRO SAID 10 BE INSANE.

Warden Augustus A. Brush, Of the Sing Sing prison.
has written 10 the japanese Consul General at this
city 10 ask him send Of his countrymcn 10 see
Shbuya Jugiro Che japanese murderer, who j, under
sentence he killed By electricity in the week begin
ming January 49, The warden says that JugrO is
sillcn refuses to eat and seems to be, insane
and that visit from person who speaks ms language
might benefit him.
John Il. Iicirzelmsn, the murdercr's attorney, i
convinced that he is insane and intends 10 mkvc IN
court for the appointment of a commission to cSamno
into his mental condition He hopes 10 have JugirO
committed 10 an asylum for the insane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
TEMPERANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EyDnAvoRERs

\ Christian Endcayor Temperance Rally will be- held
this evening In Hope Chapel No. $50 East Fourth
Accnnc d. This j. Of a series OF union meet
iucs held In different churches. to which all the mem
Der 81 the Christian EnfcavOr Society In the city arc
invited Mr.. Saukcy, the Gospel singer will lead the
singing. and the sylvan Male Cuaitcttc will assist
The principal address will be delivered by the Rev
H. T. McEwcn Of the Fourteenth street Prcsby terrain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
MARSHAL JACOBUS DID HIS WORK QUICKLY

Marshal j. W. Jacobus has now paid all the special
deputy marshals who served on Election Day cXccpr
about q hundred who did not appear al the appointed
time. All Of these. except three or four who have
died, will probably he paid on Friday The deputies
have good to be grateful % Marshal Jacobus for
the speed with which secured the necessary funds
and made up the accouuts Never before have tho
deputies in this district been paid 50 soon aicr the
election and IN no other district In the United states
nave the deputies Vet received their pay FOR .crVccS
at the last election. Mr. .iacOhus hsS therefore cot
ahead Of his brother maIha throughout the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09

Judge Ingraham in The Supreme Court \'Nt'u1N
handed down an opinion efISnc 10 grant the divorce
asked for by Catharne V Murray from civil Justice
Thomas T.. Murray. she asked for limited divorce
upon the ground that her husband treated her cruelty
Judge Ingralam decides that Mrs. Murray ha- not
brought herself within the statutory requirements 10
make her entitled TO divorce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
rop VIEW BRIDGE OVER THE NIAGARA.

Lockpolt, " y, Dee. tSpeciai)'-A sur'eymE parry
, unnir,aI has been noticed at Niagara Falls along
a.. river hank during the last week. and when asked
,,r buslns, the persons composing IL did not hest
t,t, to say they were surveying for new bridge
They saw they will probably remain there FOR some
fine some people predict that tho bridge is for the
canadian Pacific. Property has been purchased ON
both sides of the river, ri points where the surveys
- In. ,,,,do bv n RuFnlo trust COMPANY on tho
,'nndan side about eighteen lots have been purchased
and land worth about S2i 900 has been acquired Oh
A. Sid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09

Mrs FuIIer was only seventeen years oM "iich shc
was married to Dr. Fuller February u H',' '"o
denies the acts charged I'm the compalht WIN
rudce Leicester Ilomc or with anybody else. Sle
80 that She returned 10 this city a. soon a. nv
learned that the suit had been began ana &c na'
been staying at the Fifth Avenue liOlc >''''
her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
cUprsrv,s brrrgns FOR THE NEEDY.

The Christmas Letter Mission is still carrying on
its work of good cheer scnding helpful ENCOURAGING
word, to the SICK and scrrowing to the aged ana u
little children 10 riCndlcss and dlshearcned ones III
various asylums. homes and hospitals. one doi''
will carry twenty five bright messages ana 20 cent?
.ilI GLADDEN. six lonely hearts Contributions may he
sent 10 the Secretary for New York City. Mary Busslns
No. East Twclthst.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
COUNTY CLERK sTAPLErOy NOT TO BE REMOVED.

Albany. Dee. s.-Governor ilill has dismissed The
charges heretofore presented against Charles W. staple
ton the County Clerk Of Madison County. ana mas
denied Tho Application for his removal from Once
The Governor In a lengthy decision, holds mas tho
CHARGES ar, NOT sufficiently sustained 10 warrant Ex-
ecutivo interference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
urs. FULLER ExcrLpArEs MR.. HoLME.

MIS-. FULLER EXCULPATEs MR. HoLME'
Judge Tr1iax in the superior Court. YESTERDAY ap'
pointed George G. Furman guardian al lteh "i WIS
Lizzie Hastings Fuller the wife OF Dr. fTa'cr l..
Fuller for the purpose Of defending the divorce SUIT
broucbt nv Dr. Fuller against her. Mrs Fuller has
retained Evarts Choate Bcaman as her counsel ana
The petition which they made in her behalf for the
appointment Of a guardian ad Item, declares that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09

h, ,vas recently elected vice president OF tne
Chmy6 r STAT conference. Of the Christian k ndeauo
NoHctv \ converted rum seller VIII t'il ms eAPc'
,"cl''g ,r,c shop I'm the street next to the chapel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09
A. A. ValtiDC & Co.,
ST. and 879 Broadway,
DESIRE TO
CALL YOUR ATTENTION

UnI6 IVUu NJ
That this Seasons Imp0rtadolS slTpaSs
any previous year, both as to quality, design
and workmanship. A visit to our eStab.
HShnelt will fully reCOnpenSe You BY
the endless variety Of eyQlSitely worked
goods You will see.
Satsuma Umbrella Stands.
Tete-a-tete Sets in oxidized Silver
and Bronze.
Table Bells and GOngs.
Hall Seats in Porcelain.
Dessert, Tea and Dinner Plates.
.Jardinieres of all sizes and descrip.
tons.
India Seats and Cushions for same.
Teakwood Cabinets, Stands and
Tables.
Bamboo Furniture.
Crumb Scrapcrs and Trays N Bronze
Pepper and Salt Shakers.
Shoe Horns.
Salad Spoons and Forks.
Fish Knives and Forks.
Alcohol Kettles and Stands.
Bronze Ink Stands.
Metal Ash Trays.
Oxidized Silver Frames.
Paper Cutters and Knives.
Pocket Match Safes.
Stamp Boxes.
Vinaigrettes in Unique Shapes
Bronze Table Gongs.
Piano and Floor Lamps in Bronze
and Porcelain. -
Banquet Lamps.
Lamp Shades in Special Designs.
Candlesticks in Bronze and Oxldzed
Silver.
Tea and After Dinner Cups and
Saucers in Cases.
Fans in Elegant Shades in Silk: Satin
and Gauze.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-09

The following are a few Of The
immense Lines Of goods We mention suit
able for choice and inexpensive Holiday
Gifts:
Sc:z,lma Vases and Koros.
Tokanabi Umbrella Stands.
Idsumo Vases.
Bronze Jardinieres.
Game Sets.
Benares Brass from India.
Taizan Vases and KOrOs.
Trays and Salvers in White ana
Dark Bronzes.
Lacquered Ware in Tea Tablea'
Trays, Caddies, &c, SC.
Helmets, Spears and Swords for deo-
Grafton.
Fur Rugs, in White, Gray and Black.
Baskets, thousands of styles.
TOYS of all descriptions.
Insects for Fancy Work.
Silks, Figured, Plain and EN-
broidered.
Gentlemen's and Ladies' Dressing
Jackets and Gowns.
Embroidered Fancy Scarfs and Table
Covers.
Bamboo Portieres, &C., &C., &c.
No Advance in Prices
A. A. Vantine & Go.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-12-12
Had Compassion on Him.

The little crowd ut the crossroads
grocery" had taken drink after con-
rluding its game of pitching horse
shoes" at a peg and was about to
break up when Jim Peters rode up,
says the Pittsburg Dispatch. "Howdy,"
said jim.
Light and look at yer saddle, Jim, "
said the grocery keeper.
"Bleeged ter yer, but l hain's got
time"
"Whar you beenp" asked one of the
party as he bit off the end of Il twist of
"long green" tobacco.
Ter town."
"Whut's er goin' on in town."
"Cou't is er settin', an they has er
powerful GUS sawt er cuss fer er jedge,
too. / went in an sot down on er
bainch jes' as Their shelf brung Sam
Smedley in. The jedge sot up in is
pulpit an he says, s'se. 'Smedley, yer
mir charged with stealin' NV or hawg.
Air yer guilty or not guilty?" Smed-
ley's voice shook an he said, so slow
and sorter pitiful, s'se, Guilty
"'Whut have yer to say why SEN
tence should not be pronounccd?'
"Smedlcy's lawyer got up an he
made or talk. Then the ledge says.
Stan up. Smedley,' and up he got,
lookin' white and weak er bout the
gills. The jedge says, sse:
'Smedley, yer lawyer says Yer
have alters bin homes till now; yer
have bin er good man, yer hain't had
no bad habits. yer hain't ben drunk
ard ner er fighter, and yer air er goot
neighbor. and er good citizen. an he
wants me to let you off easy. an
glad to hear whit er good Teller yer
air, Smedley; l like to know yer aim
no drunkard ner lighter. Hit please'
me powerful to fin yer air or gooc
neighbor an er good citizen. All these
things. Smcdley, make me say I'll jes
give yer the limit, five years in the
pen. and I'm powerful sorry l can
SEN yer for life"