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The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-11-25
IT WENT IN MISSOURI.
The Judge Thought Bible Laws Were Good
Enough.

The Judge Thought Bible Laws Were Good
Enough.
In the early days of interior Ms.
souri, the late Judge E cut cord.
wood, cleared up his homestead farm
and was employed upon one side OF
nearly every case that came up, being
for some years the only lawyer in the
county.
He had no books except an old
leather covered Bible and an old vol
ume or two Of history similarly bound,
but had read law short time in Ken
tucky in his youth. He was very
small and insignificant in appearance.
but became before his death II splen-
did LAWYER AMI honored Judge.
A young attorney from the East
settled in the little country town
with his library of about halfa dozen
new and handsomely bound law books,
and on his first appearance in case
he brought most Of his library to the
Justices Office in fine, beautifully
llowered carpet bag, popular in that
day. e was engaged against
him, and as usual had not a book,
When his adversary carefully drew
his library from the pretty carpet
bag and laid them on the table II
looked astonished, but quickly re.
covered his ready resources and asked
the Justice to eXcu him for few
moments. He hurried 10 his home
stead, half mile or so away, and put
his old leather-bound Bible and his
tories into grain sack and brought
them TO court, imitat ng his opponent
In la ing them before him on the
table.
The evidence was introduced and
the Eastern man, being for tn,
plaintiff, made the opening argument
and read at length from his text
books E made his character
istic speech in reply, closing by read
ing law from his old Bible just the
reverse OF that read b his opponen,
and took his seat, putting his Bible
on the table.
His adversary reached over ant
ricked IL up and seeing what it was
eagerly addressed the Justice.
"Your Honor" said he, "this mat
is humbug and pettifogger. WHY
sir, that is the Bible from which h,
has pretended To read law"
The old Justice looked indignant
and interrupting the young attorne
said:
''Set down, durn ye. What bette
law can we git than the Bible?" II
then decided the case In favor OF tn
defendant Green a..
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-11-25
NO STANDARD YARDSTICK.
The Federal Government Tried to Get an
Accurate Copy OF the British Measure.

The Federal Government Tried to Get m
Accurate Copy of the British Measure.
From time immemorial il has been
the custom Of nations, municipalities
or tradesmen's guilds TO keep sacred
iy guarded, after the adoption OF
units of length, weight or volume,
actual standards OF the same, 10 be
used in parison and for the set
Element OF dispuoeS
Following this idea, when the
beautiful old City Hall was erected,
the municipality ordered cut in the
stone work OF the corridor leading TO
the Mayors Office standards OF length
then in use ia the city These are
inscribed "federal standard" ENG
lish standard and "Amstcrdam
standard" Oddly enough, at the
time no federal standard had been
adopted, and so the words remain
only TO this day To mark blank
space. The two others are specified
in full.
AS matter of fact, it i extremely
debatable if the United States has
even TO this day an actual standard
Of length that can be relied upon.
This peculiar state OF affairs arises
frcm the following facts The yard,
as it is termed, and as is well known,
is represented TO be the length OF the
arm OF King Henry L. Of England,
taken by his express order in ll2O.
The original measure was kept at
the Exchequer in London for many
centuries At some time or other IL
sustained fracture and when eX-
amined by a royal commission in Ia
the following report OF the standard
was returncd;-'A Kitchen poker
filed al both ends would make as
good a standard. 1t has been broken
and then repaired so clumsily that
the joint is nearly as loose rs pair
Of tongs"
For the uses Of the British Govern
ment an accurate copy OF this ar5i-
trary, clumsy, broken unit was pre-
pared in 60, and this copy, by act
of Parliament in 1924. was made the
illegal and actual standard OF length.
At the same time IT was ordered,
that if destroyed it should be re-
stored by comparison with the
length Of the pendulum that in a.
acuum and al the level Of the mid
tide under the latitude OF London
vibrates seconds OF mean time.
In 1895 the standard copy was de-
stroycd by the great fire which de-
molishcd the Parliament House.
Then attempts were made to find
the true length OF the yard by the
means OF the pendulum, as already
arranged. This method, however
proved utterly impractcablc, and SO
The English Government was com
PEELED 70 make use OF such copies OF
the DESTROYED yard measure as they
supposed were reliable.
With a full knowledge OF these
facts possessed 10y the United States
Government it seems surprising that
they should not only he unwiSe
enough to adopt the absurd English
standard, in defiance TO the then cX-
isting and consistent French or
metric system, but also THAI they
should employ special messenger tOI
90 abroad TO secure copy OF the
ridiculous measure from IN English
instrument maker This was done,
however, for the use OF the Coast
Survey Troughton, Of London,
agreed TO furnish the standard and
certified TO its absolute correctness.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-11-25

have given the VI SSAGE TREATMENT
in Providence for ia number of years, and al
ways with good success. | cure all Chronic
Diseases, Rheumatism, Catarrh, Poor Circu-
lation, Dropsy, Nervousness and Loss Of VIZ
tality etc, tic. / elsO remove Tumor and
treat htt children. / have the utm. sue
cess in treating Skin Disease, and where it is
,si le on the face | can qua antee perfect
cure, wi hout the slightest jury, aud leave
you with beautiful complex on l also make
specially in the treatment of Female Weak
noss. vii receive patients at my Office, or
visit them their residence. NINE. LOM-
BARD, IA Carpenter Street, Providence, X. Z.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-11-25
She Had Originality.

Maud-And, pa. what did Professor
Crotchet say of my piano pluying'
Pale was quite extravagant in his
praise. He said you possessed an orig
inality in execution that was truly re-
markable. lie said he had heard some
OF your pieces performed 10y the greatest
masters, and not one OF them played
them as you did. i Boston Transcript.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-11-25

Y c
Of
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The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-11-25
GEMS.

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds,
Sapphires and other precious stones
Of extra quality; the mounting Of
same under our personal super
vision, which guards against the
loss of heirlooms and valuable gems
from sending to other factories out
of the city.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-11-25

Explanation or Why the Top Moves Faster
than ne Rattan.

explanation of Why the Top Moves Faster
than the bottom.
The statement that the top OF a
wheel moves faster than the bottom
has OccasiOned much discussion by
practical men In all lines OF business,
and frequently they have aired their
views in these columns. Our excel
lent contemporary, Power, recently
published the following lucid explain
alton OF the problem:
The angular velocity OF all parts OF
the wheel about the hub is the same.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-11-25

So LONG as "A man puts his wife in
all the air castles he builds, she does
not complain at living with him in
house whose shingles let the rain
through.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
MANY FATALLY INJURED


MoSrRgAL, July II "A grandstand con
tanning 1000 men, women and children
collapsed at the Park Royal. Il was the
third days celebration OF the fall Of the
Bastile, under the auspices of L. Union
National Franchise. The stand with its
human load crashed TO tho ground with
out crack OF the slightest warning. A
terrible panic ensued among the 10 OO0
people who thronged the park. The un-
fortunates who went down with the stand
lay piled In iDextricable confusion amid
the wreck OF beams and plenking, while
over them rushed the fear-maddened
crowd who filed the reserve seat inclo-
sure
At the moment Of the collapse Toner
and Frobel, the American aerial artists,
were on the trapeze. but they. too. like the
band and employees. lost their heads and
Joined in the mad rush Cries of pain aud
terror filed the air and for many moments
men seemed 10 have lost oil presence OF
mind, even the gambling booth and bars
being deserted.
Although a great many were fatally in
jured no one was killed outright
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17

Cotton Underwear, somewhat tumbled
and soiled, but perfect in every other re-
spect, marked at terrific discount that
will dispose of them quickly They COM
prise Corset Covers, Night Gowns, Draw
ers, etc.
Crochet Quilts at prices advertised, viz:
49c, SOC, 69c, SO, are going fast. They come
In handy for the seashore.
Visit our store and see the many bar
gains we are Offering.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17

1t is encouraging TO US to realize an in
hot weather Is upon US. And why? Be-
cause our prices are the lowest to be found
in New England on same quality OF mer-
chandise. The time for taking stock is
drawing near, and all Soiled Goods and
Odd Lots must be closed out regardless of
cost.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17

/
Mt. WAsBIsoToS. n. H.. July IA
fire broke out In the upper part Of the Glen
House, owned by Charles n Milliken, last
evening The fire spread with great
rapidity. Within an hsur the large struc-
ture was In complete ruins.
The origin Of the fire 10 unknown. as
the telegraph operator at the Glen gave
notice Of the IRE to the Mt Washing gton
operator, and then Immediately closed the
Office.
The Glen was built In the early part OF
1855, TO take the place of the old house,
which was burned on the night of Oct. l
Of the previous year II was the latest
built summer house In the White noun
tains and was provided with modern i'm
provements. Only part of ths structure
was built In 1885. The next season it was
enlarged, carrying out the original plans
IL would accommodate about 800 guests,
and, including the furnishings, Il cost
fully 100000
The amount OF insurance Is not known,
but 10 is understood that it will fully
cover the loss. Business had opened light
at the Glen this season, and there were
only about IS guests In the house.
Part Of the furniture was saved, but the
most valuable was consumed Proprietor
Milliken was present. having come up
from Portland Saturday to spend Sunday
PLYMOUTH, N. H.. July ia forest
fire has been raging for the past two days
in timber land owned BY the Ashland
Knitting company, situated on Petlee
hill, Ashland. Over ono cords Of dry wood
has been consumed, and the fre Is not yet
under control The surrounding country
Is very dry.
DASvERs. Msss., July 1.-THE woods
near the Andover turnpike were set on Ire
ceeded In saving the residence OF william
Goodale, which was surrounded by the
burning timber and brush.
WLKEsBARRE, Pa, July l7.-Lightning
struck and set fire TO Conrad Lees ex-
tensive planning mill here The entire
plant, machinery and contents were de-
stroyed In less than an hour.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
SPE ENCER Il COMP ANY.
OPPOSITE MUSIC HALL PAwTUCKET

Our stock of Fancy Parasols is not large
and we have marked those remaining at
about one half the original price to close.
In our Ribbon Department you will find
the best quality offered by any concern in
the city. Plain Gros Grain, Satin Edge
Gros Grain, Satin and Gros Grain, choice
assortment of colofs, and all widths from
No. 1 to No. 30. When you want shades
and widths you cannot nnd elsewhere
come here and buy.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
Morris 70 Champion.

GOSHEN. Ind, July n-The Columbian
l00-yard foot race for the professional
championship Of America was won by I.
f. Morris Of Santa Anna. Cal, In 8 ass.
He received the Police News championship
diamond and gold medal, the purse Of
S22O0 and sl75 gate receipts
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17

50 dozen all Leather Belts,
black and tan shades, Sc each;
half price.
The balance Of so dozen
Ladies' Black Tafeta Gloves,
while they last sc a pair.
100 Japanese Folding Fans,
worth Ioc and I2 I-2c; to re-
duce stock sc each.
100 dozen Brass Shawl
Pins, DC dozen.
rs gross fancy Hair Pins,
Ioc, IL I-2c, Ioc and IS, at SC
each.
10 gross Shell Hair Pins,
Ioc a dozen.
S dozen boxes Sachet Pow
der, Jockey Club and Hello
trope, &c box.
S doxen Atomizers, nc.
Falcon Powder, zoe a box.
Comfort Powder, 42c a box.
Parasols.
6 left of a fast black Satine
Parasol, with two ruffles, have
been 81; now 75c. d fancy
Parasols, have been, $I:2S;
now SIC. 4 Fancy Parasols,
have been $2.Io; now sI.2s.
Mems Soft Shirts.
Now is the time to buy
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17

MILWAUKEE, July i7-Mrs Marion v.
Dudley. the authorizes. has met an obstacle
In her attempt 20 regain possession Of her
property and have her guardian dis
charged. A petition had been sent TO the
state board OF control, and that body de-
cided that she was of unsound mind.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
A Battle With Mexlcana

FLoEsvILLE, Tex, July H. - Balgier
Baylor of Sour Springs ran across a camp
of Mexicans in the Cibo,e bottom. He
notified other citizens and returned to ar
rest the Mexicans One Mexican was shot.
The Mexicans fed
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
Three Drowning Accidents.

WASHINGTON, July iZ-Mitchell Nor
gan, soldier at Fort Mysr, was drowned
while bathing. Howard NJ. Quander, is
years Of age. was drowned. Joshua
Holmes, oolored, 10 years old, was
drowned. All the bodies were recovered.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
Violently Insane.

ATLANTIC CITY. July 17.-Miss Emma
vaders. Booths former leading lady.
was taken violently insane last night aud,
thrusting aside her four attendants, COM
menced breaking mp the furniture of the
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17

them. We want to sell them.
We will sell you fine
Madras Shirt, unlaundered
collars and cuffs, all sizes, at
4Sc each; worth 75c.
We have two lots of fine
Summer Shirts, laundered
collars and cuffs, worth 81
and $I.25 each; to close 6oc.
10 dozen Boys Cheviot, in
stripes and plaids, all sizes,
worth SO; to close at 25c each.
Shoe Department.
We advertised a Child's
Dongola Oxford Tie, sizes
8 to II, last week at CSC pair.
We sold $50 pairs Saturday.
We have about 90 pairs left
we will close at 35c a pair;
they are worth 7sc.
We have a few pairs OF
Ladies' Tan Lace Shoes, sizes
2 Ia to S Ia, worth $3.50 a
pair; we will close out the lot
at $3.50 a pair.
IS pairs of Misses spring
heel, tan Oxford Ties, worth
$r.25 pair; to close 75c a
pair; sizes IL to 2.
Everything in Tan Color
Shoes at half price.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
Carpenter Company.

To give the public idea of establishment and its
magnitude call your attention the following facts Our
front North Main hundred and seventy
five feet and hundred feet High street covering
of floor This whole space is filled with House
furnishing Goods, representing stock of hundred
and fifty thousand dollars We have the reputation of
ryng the most complete stock in all its Details of every
thing furnish home complete Our stoehouse just
built Exchange street, is used for the storage
loads of Furniture Our immense stock which carry
all of the year. enables fill the largest orders
in the shortest possible time By trading with you get
the benefit of Large Stock Great Variety Best Quality of
Goods
Lowest possible prices.
Cash or Easy Terms of Payment.
Open at 7; close at 9. Monday Wednesday and Fri
day close at o'clock.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
Press cycIer Lowers q Record.

ORANGE, N. j., July 1.-THE record for
a 100 mile bicycle race was reduced more
than one hour at the run from this place
TO Princeton. j. w. Linneman (scratch)
OF the Press Bicycle club OF Buffalo did
100 miles In 5h. 4Sm. S5s., finishing in good
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
Aftef OsBIowjtx' Soaln.

PARIS. July II. -Leprovest de Launay
will interpellate the government this week
as to the dispatches sent by NJ. DeBlowits
to the London TimeA He will propose
that De Blowity be deprived Of his French
naturalization In view Of his statements In
The Times concerning French politics and
mn hlic man
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
Murder and Suicide.

Los ANGELES, July 17.-Luca Scescich, a
wealthy capitalist and miner, shot and
killed his wife and then killed himself.
Jealousy was the cause. Scescich was 10
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
THE WEATHER.
ALnArAc rea MorpAY. JrIY

ALMANAC ron MONDAY, JuLY H.
Bun RisEs. = Noos sETs.. 10 Of ~
fSs frso1a snIs or ;'i Dxr..n u FULL SEA ...ig ~ ~
WAsHINGTos, July lf.-Forecsst for
New Englandi Continued warm. fair
weather, west vinds probably cooler 20
night with local thunder storms In western
portions.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
Brothers, Quarrel gnds Ia Murder.

ROCKVILLE, Ind. July lr-James swaiu
shot his brother, Lsfaye,ts, badly wound
ing him, and 'instantly killed Gabriel
Bryant his brothers hired hand The
brothers both claimed field of wheat
which Lafayette was just starting to out
when the shooting was done
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
Griffin Wants Satisfaction.

CHICAGO, July 1Z--John T. Griffin, re-
Gently defeated by Solly Smith. has de-
posted 800 to meet any feathsrweight
In the world, Solly Smith preferred, for
$500 side and any reasonable purse He
will Furthermore give Smith $1,000 to make
the match.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17

Gasoline and OIL Stoves.
Headquarters at McCaughey a Co.'S.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17

McCaugney n Co.
are sole agents for the Alaska Refrigerators.
Handsome and convenient. Call and en-
anime.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
McCaughey a Co.

McCauRhcy a Co.
have added a full line OF Draperies. An In.
PRODUCTION sale II now going on. Low prices
are offered. All work guaranteed
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17

Higgins Bros,
FlneLiquors and Cigars.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-17
RADlKIN Il C0ONEY, TRINITY SQUARE

You can exchange your silver ood dollar here
merchandise at premium 25 per Values This Week.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-18
Abbett's East Indian Corn Paint
cures all corns, warts and bunions.
A Deserved Compliment.

w. r. Leroy has moved from Hon
ey Grove and will make Texarkana
his home in the future. 1t is with
deep regret that we part with Mr.. Le-
Roy, as he was a good citizen and one
of the best tailors within our knowl-
edge In his trade he had few equals
and so far as we know, no superiors.
We are glad to know that he is not
so far off that he cannot look after his
old Honey Grove trade, as he informs
us that he expects to give Honey
Grove his special attention and will
extend our people the same courtesies
as when he was in our midst.
The above deserved compliment is
paid to Texarkana's most excellent
and popular merchant tailor, Mr.. W.
r. Leroy, who, during his compare
lively brief residence in our city, has
succeeded, not alone in building up a
large and select trade, but has won
for himself a high place in the esteem
and confidence of this people. 2-17-1w
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-18

On the evening of Friday, February
oath, at 1880 o'clock, the ladies of the
Y NJ C A Auxiliary viii give Wash
ington Tea. The entertainment will
take place in the parlors of the Y M
c A hall, of this city, and promises to
eclipse all former social efforts of this
body. The names of the ladies inter
ested in the en- ertainment are of
themselves a sufficient guarantee of its
unquslifed success. The modest sum
of % cents admission will be charged.
"Dickies," which constitute the regalia,
appropriate for gentlemen on such oc-
casions, will be supplied by the ladies
in charge for nominal cost. The
tea is to be given for the purpose of
raising funds to carry on the excellent
work of the Association, and should
be generously patronized.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-18

We may be trjfe premature, but
we have few things in spring goods
which we would like to call your at
tention to: Negligee shirts in i'm
ported clothes and exclusive patterns.
Superior values IN silk and cotton sus-
penders. Our handkerchief stock, is
complete-see our for 81 goods; our
white hemstitched fancies and silk in
regular and extra sizes; also received
part of our spring underwear Win
be pleased to show you these goods
whether you are reany to purchase or
not. SHARPE & JORDAN,
2-15-tf Hatters and Furnishers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-18
SpRAGUE, Mo-, Feb. 10th, 1892.

SPRAGUE, Mo-, Feb. 10th, 1892.
Prof. &, L. Bryant, Texarkanr, Tex.
My Dear Sir-I recently had the
pleasure ** l have been teaching
again this winter y
We are having VERY GOOD schools
here this year, but | FIRMLY believe
that the college would have TWICE the
number of students it has if it were
under your direct management and
care, as it was in former days 1
remain yours very truly.
JNO. d. KICKS.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-18
$T5,OOO

stock Of Clothing and Gents Furnish
ings,
Knowing that times are dull, and
money scarce, we will make 1t to the
interest of the public to examine our
immense stock before purchasing.
If we cannot save you money, you
will be foolish to patronize us.
Buying direct from the factories,
it will be March before we can dis
play our spring stock.
Should our friends need any goods
at present, we will sell any goods in
our house, Except Dunlap hats and
E. Il W. collars) at reduced rates.
Thanking the public for its kind
patronage, we are, truly,
2-10-tf j. w. STIrART g. Sow
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-18

A reporter of this paper noticed a
fine new Columbian Atlas at j. M.
McGill & Cos. grocery store and was
surprised to learn that they are actu-
ally giving away this valuable work,
worth four or five dollars, to their
customers. The plan of gift is as fol-
lows; Each customer is given a card,
and every time q purchase is made,
the corresponding number, in dollars
and cents, are punched out, until all
the numbers on the card, amounting
to $45, are punched out, when the
customer is awarded the book. This
firm handles the best goods at lowest
prices-will not be undersold. Con-
sidering this, the fine atlas is strong
incentive to the public to buy there.
Go and see this noted new atlas Of the
world. 27-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-18
gan.-Brighton (AIich.) Argn.

Prof. Bryant is an old resid...
Vernon county, Mo-. wbs,o es'uent q
taught succsssfully in differer, !. Y hs
He is well recommended As uS ~ senoO,
tor, and thus with his indo~'ia T sa educ.
ergy as a teacher, will insn,u 'aole a.
for his school, and Spragns Success
nate in her acquisitions n y icra
able school worker.-Nevads. L u
Mail. Qua Mol
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-18
FROM THE PAST WE JUDGE THE
FUTURE.
Interesting Sketches as to Past Sue
cess of Prof. G. L. Bryant, OF
the Interstate College.

the Interstate college.
Below we give some pointed and
strong sketches, or extracts from let
ters. showing the success in college
work, of Prof. G. L. Bryant, of the
Interstate College:
BRIGHTON, MICH, Jan. IA, 1882.
Prof. Bryant, My Dear Sir:
| have been wanting to write you
for some time. Our school is almost
a complete failure, nearly all of the
larger pupils leaving school. We are
now beginning to realize what ii Is to
have a good teacher. From every
side we hear, @If we only had Prot.
BRYANT again" You know that | did
not take as much interestln the school
as | should, but you do not know how
bad | feel abont our school being scat
tered as it is, when there was never a
better chance for a successful one
Do not think that am trying to
fatter you, as all agree that your
skilled teaching has spoiled the pupils.
Yours, very truly,
G. j. BAcToKE, (Banker).