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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14

the fern on her arm a little s,..
picks Il up. 0 aai
There on the sleeve Is the form, .,
i ,ern IN golden yellow dust Then eve.
BODY "Ohs!' and "Ahs!" and wants ., -
stamped also. But the white boYs, ~ os
servatory wouldn't furnish enougs ". ,'a'
II everybody got fern stamp " ~ aye
usher grows deaf and the prett,. ,-e
carries away the fern point 10 ~. 50
as a white house souvenir. But m. ...s
fern is only on exhibition on r,,o s'4
casions, for az one time it was I'M ". w.
rage and the ferns looked so lean W.. 0's
hungry the head florist interfered p.','
and pretty girls get the favor now.
York Word.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
TEMPESTUOUS WINDS.
source OF danger rather than fooo' IN
fact II is asserted by somc that the "o'N
r. a blunder.


fact, II Is asserted by somc that the "o'N
r. a blunder.
From Hampton Roads.
rrofnrren arriving from Old Point and
Newport News last night report tne
heaviest etorm on Hampton Roads ever
known by the Inhabitants OF the TIDE
eater disfrfct The wires were down,
and ALI trains on the Peninsular division
~ fhe Chesapeake and Ohio railway had
10 run with great care 10 avoid accident.
AZ Newport News It was thought that
great damage 20 shipping and other
oroDertv must have occurred on the
Eastern Shore and virginia beacn. tne
signal service gave warning OF the
storm. and many small craft sought shell
ter In Hampton Roads.
The trains arriving in Richmond last
night were all more or less delayed
The Richmond. Fredericksburg ana 70
tonnac train, due here at liz last night'
Will arrive this morning over the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railway. Via Gordons-
Vile A washout occurred at COCKPIT, De-
tween Quantico and Washington, max
ing II necessary for the train TO come
over the Richmond and DanvDe 70
Cordonsvtile. and by the Chesapeake and
ohio from that point. IL IS thought
that the break will be repaired To-Day
in time for the regular trains.
The Storm In Norfolk.
NORFOLK. VA, oct H-Special.-A
terrible storm ragged here from IL O'Clock
A. NJ 10 O'Clock y. NJ. The velocity or
the wind is 80 miles per hour nj Noriolk,
and rs miles at the capes. Many FENCES
have been blown down and houses I'M
rooted. ...
There IA much destruction of property
an the city. All outgoing vessels have re-
mained in port. The brig Beadenwood
vent ashore to-day a short distance south
OF Little Island life station, North Carroll
ma. The vessel is total wreck, the crew
oe 10 having been rescued by the lie
saving station.
At ouinton.
oUINTON, w. VA, Oct. 13.-Speciai.-
A fearful wind and rain storm has pre-
vailed here all day. with heavy east wlnds.
The indications are that the storm VIII
continue and increase in its intel ity.
Little Damage i'm Florida.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, oct. BE
yond the washing away Of one cottage at
Mayport and the ocean walk and pavi-
lion at Pablo Beach, no destruction or
property by storm is reported In Florida.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
SCHOOLS.
MISS JOHHS0N'S SCHOOL
FOR
Young Ladies and Little Girls

The next session will begin sEPIEdBEH
18th. corner OF Grace and Madison streets
The school being fully equipped for the most
approved methods OF teaching. satisfactory
results can be assured.
The Infant Class will DO under the persona
instruction OF tho Priaclpal. Marked con'ia'
eTationis given 30 the Younger pupils
Drawing free Of charge 10 girls under Ten
yeSrs OF age. "
The French Conversation Class, being
taught orally. 81 easily acquired vii DO <l'sA
10 the Infant Glass for Ten Dollars only AZ.
To the previous large corps ~ aided hl''
Maris Blair. in tho Department 81 iitefAiutr
The Elocution and Physical Culture tracheii
will be experienced. Latin, Mathsmat - @l'
all sciences taught bya University A. 49,,
at the bookstores -. -,
The Principal mGy be seen at her home ONE, -
West Main Street. se4t-es0''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Notes from Crewe.

CRDWE, VA, oct. 15.-Special.-Up
to this time very little interest in poll
tics has been INDUCED in, but steps
will soon be taken for a thorough or
ganization, and old Notoway, despite
temptations, will give a good majority
for O'Ferrall, Kent, Scott, and Southall.
Mr.. L. " Tuggle, county chairman,
has promised TO do all he can TO get Col
onel OFerrall to address the citizens Of
Crewe, many thinking that his presence
would help much to arouse enthusiasm
in our ranks.
Chairman Ellyson, like Mr.. Gordon,
has seen the value of our young State
senator. Hon. Walter A. Watson, and
has placed him on his list Of Democratic
speakers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
KILLED By A POLICEM1N.
Grant Wilson. a Fugitive, Shot at Mar
tinsyille.

DANVILLE, VA, Oct. lS-Special.-
There was a tragedy at Martinsville. the
Wilson, a colored man. had been guilty
Of a misdemeanor. and officer X. L..
Hundley, Of the police force. went TO
arrest him. Wilson ran, and after or
dering him several times to stop Hundley
drew a pistol and fired upon the fleeing
darkey, the ball taking effect just I'M
der the left shoulder-blade. and Wilson
fell dead. The coroner to-day held an
inquest and returned a verdict in ac-
eordance with the above facts. The
deceased is said 10 have been a dan
gerous and desperate character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Win We'd t,hinpse Girls.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-A San Francisco
special says: II is stated that FMS
Mills, who sailed for Honolulu on Iues-
day to enter upon his duties as cohsui
general, Is to marry Miss Marie Aiohg,
daughter OF the Chinese millionaire, OF
that city, ana eldest unmarried SISTER oI
Miss Eta Along, whose ensaseihgnL 20
Commander Whiting, OF the United
states shin Alliance was announced
some time ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
WHY NOT READ SILVER SPEECHES
Novel Receptions Proposed for sieepiess
People.

A society young woman OF this city
has devised a novel entertainment, when
is shortly to be made public. 1t Is 10
be reception for people who can't sleep
at night" Among her friends, she says
are great many very delightful people
who are troubled with insomnia. and VINO
confess that they spend many frlshtiui'
wakefui hourswalking the door, Looking
out the window. rocking in easy CHAIRS
trying TO read or write, and In othef
useless and tiresome ocupations.
When her plans are fully matured ms
original young woman intends on at least
two nights in every week 10 be AT home"
70 those distressed female friends from
midnight until morning. The guests are
requested 10 appear In any unique re-
spectacle bedroom gown. bath robes not
excluded. The lights are to be dim. sooth-
ing music and stupid conversation Will
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
ATORM At CHARLESTON
As Predicted by the Weather Bureau, the
Damage Was Slight.

CHARLESTON, S. G., Oct. I3.-The
prediction of the weather bureau officials
that while the storm is apt 10 pass close
10 Charleston. it would do no material
damage, has come true, for there are
no casualties to report, and wet and
dirty streets, n number OF leaking roofs
not repaired since August. and strong
wind, and towering clouds, are all there
is of storm this morning Mariners along
the water front had warning, and were
prepared as well as they could expect
for the dirty night. Big ocean steamers
and tow boats and steam launches had
steam up, and some of the smaller craft
made a run for the Ashley river, but
most Of the merchant fleet rode the
storm out at their berths or on anchor
ages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Further brazilian Trouble.

TOULON, Oct 13.-The Russian squad
special from Buenos Ayres says: Two
battalions Of the Brazilian National
Guard have mutinied. The firing is
brisk again, and business is paralyzed
once more. Piexotos government in
censed the British Wyndham) and
French fGerard) ministers, because Of
the wording of notice to foreign resi-
dents to leave the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Property Transfer.

acknowledges w. Trimmer .-,
wife to Henry Grimmell. 30 feet on - ..
side ST, James street between CLAW "a
Leigh. $500. 4
MISUNDERSTANDING Hi and Vi,, =,
Fitzhugh l.. Hill. 2ls feet on east ri.
Thirty-frst street. near S. and lsi NJ,
on west side Thirty-second stree. ny.
S, Sl,G06.95. N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
10 M1RRY n CHINESE HEIREsS.
Consul General Mills VIII, 1t Is Said, Wee
Miss Along,

A special from San Francisco. under
date OF the 18th. TO the New York world
says:
IT is stated that Ellis Mills, who sail
ed for Honolulu on Tuesday TO enter upon
his duties as Consul-General, Is to marry
Miss Marie Along, daughter OF the Chinese
millionaire OF that city and the eldest
unmarried sister of Miss Eta Along.
whose engagement TO Commander Whit
Ing. OF the United States ship Alliance,
was announced some time ago.
Mr.. Mills refused either TO confirm or
deny the report before sailing, but when
questioned he smiled and said: more
surprising things have happened than
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
re Lake Nohonk Conference.

LAKE MOHONK, y. y, Oct. 49,
The morning session OF the third day OF
the Lake Mohonk conference Of friends
Of the Indian, was opened with prayer
by the Rev Theodore l.. Cuyler. Dr.
Gates announced that unsolicitated sub
scriptions 20 the amount of 1875 toward
the 81. 900 needed for the Clinton b. Fiske
school had already been received.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
SOUTHERN GALE DECREASING
The Storm Not ms Severe rs the August
Cyclone.

AUGUSTA, GA. Oct. 13.-A high wind
prevailed all last night accompanied with
a heavy rain. Some few OF the Western
Union wires are down, but 1t is hoped
that they will be repaired by noon to-
day. The storm does not appear to be
as serious as was the August cyclone.
CHARLESTON, S. G., Oct. ID, 1870 A.
M.-The wind is decreasing and there is
no rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
For Oid-EellnMs and Nasons.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Oct. 12.-Mr.
Bowers, OF Georgia. introduced IN the
House to-day joint resolution author
izing the Secretary OF War 10 permit
the Odd-FelIows and Masons who are
serving in the army to erect a building
for their use upon the lands Of the United
States at Fortress Monroe, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
rally or DrsvIDDIE DEMOCRATS.
A Big Meeting at tho Courthouse
Monday.

PETERSBURG. VA. Oct. ESPECIAL.
The Democrats OF Dinwiddie win hold
grand rally at the County Courthouse on
Monday next. The meeting has been ex-
tsnsiyeiy advertised, and large crowd
II expected TO be In attendance.
Mr.. William d. McIlwain. the Dem
ccrAtic nominee for the State Senate from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
AIincoIDton Wedd ng.

LINCOLNTON, n. c.. oct. n.-Speciai'
A social event of To-day was the
marriage of Mr.. William b. Grimes. Of
Raleigh. TO Miss Elizabeth Justice, OF
Idncolnton, at u o'clock m, at st. Luke's
church.
The attendants were Mr.. Davis, OF the
United States Navy. first groomsman,
with Miss Matte McBee. Of Lincolnton,
first bridesmaid. The ushers We're Mr..
Harry Martin. step-son Of Senator Vance.
and Mr.. John Scott, Of Charlotte, y. G..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Silver Offers Of The Treasury

were offered for sale to the Treasury De-
partment to-day 10000 ounces OF silver
at prices varying from 0.T445 to "A an
ounce. The whole amount was declined
at prices asked, and counter offers made
Of 0.T320 an ounce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14

be the only diversion permitted. hot choc-
olate and tight waters viii be served.
couches and easy chairs will be provided
in abundance. and the insomnia victims
are earnestly desired TO fall asleep as
soon as possible.-LouisyIlle Courier
Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
RANGE OF ruE rHERM oMETER.

The thermometer at The Times office
ranged yesterday as follows: A. NJ. g.;
II NJ. "a: p. NJ. 70: p. NJ. II: +. NJ.
"; " NJ, u: Average ".
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Iron Hall RrceIvership.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Oct. l3.-The
effort to Gust Receiver Failey, OF the
Iron Hall. has failed. The proceedings
in court ended yesterday. when the
report OF the receiver was approved.
The charge against Judge Taylor was
withdrawn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Cholernlc Disease.

LONDON, Oct. 13.-In. the Greenwich
workhouse 40 persons, most Of Them
aged, are suffering from a choleraic dis
ease. Three cases, which have ended
fatally, have been described in the death
certificates as gastro-intestinal diarrhoea.
DIR. Klein, Of the local government board
is making a meteorological examination.
Cholera in Berlin.
BERLIN, Oct. 13.-Seven cases OF chol-
era have been reported in Stettin during
the twenty-four hours ending at noon
to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
wr1TurR FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct. 13.-For
Virginia: Rain in the early morning, fol-
lowed by fair In the afternoon. cooler.
westerly TO northwesterly winds, dimin-
ishing in force.
For North Carolina: Fair. westerly
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14

Rev DR.. w. w Landrum will preach
the nth In his series OF sermons to-mor-
row evening on Applied Christianity"
fiis subject for this discourse will be
Heaven on Earth, or the Christianizing
OF the Church and the World" These
sermons are very practical. and thsy are
attracting unusual attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Fatal Railroad Collision.

JACKSON, MICH. Oct. 1.-two ex-
curslon trains on the Michigan Central
railroad collided at a station here this
morning. 1t is reported that one hun
dred and fifty are killed or wounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
New Bicyele Record.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Oct l3.-WIr-
die made a new bicycle record flying start
for two-thirds of mile at Hampden
Park yesterday covering the distance
in 1I6 is. The record was before held
by Johnson at 1:24 %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
End of the Argentine Rernit

BUENOS AYRES. Oct. 13.-The end OF
the rebellion in Argentine was celebrated
yesterday with a solemn TIE Deum and
elaborate military fetes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14

NEW YORK, oct. 1S.-The failures Of
Il. II. Sisson, Jr., and J. r. McKim Min
ton were announced on the Consolidated
Exchange to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Voluntary Assignment.

CHICAGO, ILL, oct. 13.-The Ketcham
Lumber Company voluntarily assigned
last night. Assets estimated at Sf50,0o0;
liabilities, $500 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Property Qualifications.

MUNICH, Oct. i5.-The Bavarian Diet
has rejected the motions Of the Socialists
and Radicals TO extend the suffrage to the
less prOpertied classes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Russian squadron Arrived.

TouLON. Oct. ls.-The Russian SQUAD
ron arrived In the outer roads at about
10 A. NJ, and was received in magnifi-
cent style.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14

Nj In the parlor OF me. roo9as my Mss
Christian Association " r.pS Srhs
OCTOBER 25tA. at a.0 oeag na Litera-
surs' vii, be resumed, and By rsauss'
the shakespeare Class Will then ne de-
organized and its time OF mS T,i i4.ls
cided.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Nothing New at Quarantine.

NEW YORK. oct. 13.-The following
bulletin was issued by Health officer
Jenkins at 1890 p. NJ: There is nothing
new at quarantine. All of the passengers
Of the Russia are in good health"
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from where he was standing. 1t was some
minutes before he could recover the use OF
his limbs. Then, running to his house, ne
aroused the family and several laborers about
the house. telling them a comet had struck
the earth and they had only few minutes to
live.
nd and men and women We're heard crying
and suDplicating heaven for mercy. Seeing
that nothing further happened, and, being
a practical man, Mr.. Mattox prevailed on two
or three men to accompany him to the spot
,rhav conld not get closer than about thirty
Yards on account Of the heat and noxious
fnmes of sulphur and gas which the stone
emitted. 1t gave out rudy glow, which IL
Illuminated the atmosphere Tor some distance
around, by the light of which they could see
the grass and twigs all about IN circle OF
fifty feet or more in diameter. burned ana
singed to ashes. The stone slzzied ana
steamed and shot out jets OF steam or vapor
from n thousand pores.
Mr. MattoX and several nelghborS Vlslted
q tho next day. when he was able to get a
closer view BY daylight 1T showed up dull,
d;nyv black and was full Of pores, which still
shnt ont lets of vapOr OF an offensive smell.
Tho stone il evidently lmbedded in the ground
for some distance and shows only ABOUT q
foot above the surface ;. +. ,,,. a.,
size of q hogshead and says when ne leIt TINS
mnrninp If was still throwing out n strong
hnn+ md if would require some days to cool
or sufficiently to permit its being dug out.
me stone will be put on exhibition at Jackson
as soon as it can be handled. MI. MattoX
homes TO realize a handsome sum Tor II from
some of the great societies Interested III me-
collnptjoOS
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-10-31

of fish and one or two turtles in their
hands. They walk along slowly, turning
neither to the right nor left until they reach
their home. Once there, they fall heavily
Upon the floor from sheer exhaustion. Inc
fish and turtles are given to little girl,
twelve years old. to take to the market
to dispose of. The girls face is pinched
with hunger. Some times her feet are bare
and her clothes almost threadbare. Her
anpearance is evidence of unusual hardship
She looks pleadingly into the face of those
whom she meets on the street and some
times she falteringly asks for nickel or
y dime to buy bread or medicine.
There is a story of suffering and want
connected with the history of the family.
Two years ago they left Albany, GA, for
a place beyond Montgomery, walking the
entire distance. July Goth they. left Mont,
gomery without a penny. AS they walked
they kept a lookout for streams. "A night s
fishing would enable them. to buy little
bread and meat by disposing Of the fish.
A frying pan and a tin bucket made up the
greater part of their culinary department
Two shaws and a quilt were. used as thor
beds. They slept on the. damp ground.
When it rained they sought some old va
can't house or other shelter. There was no
other resource for them. Their feet We're
sore and sometimes bleeding from r0nSh
walking. They arrived here August 10Th,
the children almost starved and the father
and mother very weak.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-10-31
AN OLD TIME Darcy.
Jordan Bailey Looks Like General Sherman
and Is n Cool Farmer.

Madison Ga, October 22.-(Special.)-On a
farm of Judge II. w. Badwn's, in this
county, lives an Old negro, Jordan Bailey,
over seventy years Old who is remarkable for
refined feeling. strict honesty and Old-t.me
notions about farming Though black as char
coal. he so Closely resembles the pictures OF
General Sherman In erect figure and stern
countcnance that, but for his co.or he III Sht
be taken for The Old general.
Soon after the war he bought a young mule,
which he worked for about seventeen years,
when it could go no longer. Instead Of sell
Ing giving away or killing ii he kept it for
q 4Ong while, treating il most kindly and iced
In. il as i:beraliy the other TWO, for he
was running tTo-horse farm, though keep
ing three head of stock He said there was
not money enough IN the world, poor as ne
was to buy that niue, and death alone would
part them.
He pays as he goes, makes a good living at
home and runs no account, though his credlt
is gilt-edgpd He p,Uws hts cotton with shoV,
as like his Old master. avoiding sweeps and
scrapcs. Though runnng only two mules, ne
rents a folT-horSc farm, so as TO nave, as ne
saws. a plenty Of "roomance:" He Is very
neighborly. but wants his neiGhborS 10 i've
out of SIGHT of his home. He ignores the no,
fence law antl has large pasture unoef goou
fence Strictly economical, he buys nothluH
he can well do without, stu using 4 Two
horse wagon he found in 1864 in one OF Sher-
mans camps. near Nuttmg's factory, in Butts
pOTntV.
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NORTH STATE PENSIONS.
Small Distillerfes May Have to Close because
IF An ea-ed Tax.

Raleigh. n. G., October 26.-tSpeclai,-
The state auditor states that he Will begin
TO issue pension warrants November Isl.
There are 1858 pensioners, an lhcre as
of 127 over last year There are -,oof
widows. a decrease Of fourteen. SIXTY
seven soldiers receive $67 a year ~ re-
ceive $50, 1863 receive $:3 and l,ooo re-
COVE SIG: 1854 widows receive $l0.
Whisky dstillers in this state nave re-
ceived notice that they will be required 10
nav tax on three gallons of whisky TOT
each bushel of corn distilled. DistlilerS nc"
nav tax ON two and half gallons per pllsn-
Of The secretary of the State Liquor i,ea'
ers and Distillers' Association alleges that
the order will cause shut down Oh All
small distilleries. o,
The belief now appears 10 ne eelle' a.
among farmers that cotton VIII ADVANCE III
nrice aud many of them are holding tnelf
cotton. o
The State Confederate Monument Asso,
citation met here today, Mrs. Arihls'eau
Zones presiding. 1t was decided to erect Il
monument in Capitol square len designs
we're submitted 4 committee OF I'VE Ia
dies was appointed to select ii design ana
ia ronort in one week. State treasurer
Tate. General Robert f. Hoke ana .
Hicks were appointed committee TO CON
fer regarding the plans and speciI'catiohs
for the monument. a4
An arch viii probably he erected TO cost
between $4,000 and S2O,WO and 10 Staho
ot the south entrance of Capltol square
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rom The New York Sun.

From The New York Sun.
81 hate the irish" said an Englishman
az hate the Jews" said an anet-Semite. It
hate the Germans" said q Frenchman- Il
hate the Turks" said i Russian. Il hate
the blacks" said white man. II hate the
New Workers." said Chicago babbler. Il
hate the Chinese" said a Californian. Il
hate men," said q silly young woman. II
hate the Choctaws," said q Cherokee. 81
hate the French Canadians" said an Eng
lish Canadian. II hate the bears said 2
Wall street bull. II hate the Catholics y
said a Protestant II hate the Senegam-
bians," said an Ashantec. II hate the Yaien-
slams" said q Princetonian. Il hate old
toadstools,' said a young toad. 81 hate for
eigners," said native. 81 hate the ran
sans" said Nebraskan. az hate the devil. y
said an Internal imp. ~ hate the grocer on
the opposite corner" said a grocer on the
other corner. Il hate fat men, said Nv
ing skeleton. 81 hate the cobbiers," said q
shoemaker. ~ hate the newspapers said q
fellow who was buying one of them. Il hate
old women" said backyard.
We tell all these haters, excepting the in
fernal imp, that they are in the wrong.
"Brethren let love one another hating
only the devil his lmps, his imitators' and
his hackers abettors, and all their works.