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Evening journal., 1894-05-11
ms LIEE IN A SADDLE.
Subject of Rev. j. II. HOward's Lecture
at Kingswood Last Night.

Subject of Rev. j. III. HOward's Lecture
at KingswoOd Last Night.
Rev. j. II. Howard, Of Asbury, de-
livered a very interesting lecture at
Kingswood NJ f. Church last night. His
subject was Five Years in the Saddle, "
and was his own experience The large
audience that was present showed its
pleasure by hearty and frequent applause.
Mr. Howard is an excellent speaker.
He has a pleasant voice, is Of prepossessing
appearance and has that rare quality Of
humor. BE said that his first experience in
the saddle was his ride from Leesburg,
Va. where be preached his FIRST sermon,
to Waterford
His first charge embraced the three
counties. Stafford, Spottsylvania and
Prince William, covering a distance of
1875 miles. AS q salary he received SAG
In money, 500 being from the missionary
society and SAG from the circuit. Besides
this he received numerous lots of white
potatoes. dried apples aud guinea eggs.
He performed his first marriage cere.
mony at Raecoon Hill, and for bis SER
vices he received 81 from the state and
% cents from the groom's father.
A pleasant and novel feature of the
lecture was the gift of a cabinet photo
graph Of the popular and good-looking
pastor OF Kingswood TO the holder OF
every ticket. A handsome scrayon por.
trait was given to the purchaser Of four
tickets.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
AGAINST LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
A Largely-Attended Meeting In Centra
Presbyterian Church Last Night.

Largely ttended Meeting IN Central
Presbyterian Church Last Night.
Delegates from the leading Protestant
Churches met I'm Central Presby terian
Church last night aud adopted resolu-
tions to form a Christian Temperance
Alliance Daniel Green, Of Newport,
was chosen president. and Rev. W. A.
Wise, secretary Rev. DR.. Kynett, Of the
Permanent Committee Of the NJ Il. Con .
ference made an address.
He urged the foundation Of an alliance
Of all branches Of the Christian church
for active and concerted work against the
saloon He declared that the motives
behind Che liquor traffic were mercenary
to the extent Of cruelty. The church
has declared war on the saloons and
must drive them from their legal de
lenses
Rev. B. Quigg moved that the con.
vention organizs provisional alliance as
indicated by Dr. Kynett The motion
was discussed by Revs W. p Swartz.
-. X Milligan. A ~ Keigwin, o. @
Bnddington, l. e Barrett, W. l.
White and George w. Todd.
The following executive committee
was appointed: Rev J. b QuiRg, Rev.
% F Hendricks, Rev. A. N. Keigwin,
w. II. Gregg, Charles Baird, l.. b.
Jones and Oharles s. Rowland.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Children under 15years old now get their
books from the Free Library in the daytime;
The Spanish steamship Cadagus cleared
for Rouen. France, yesterday afternoon with
a cargo OF l.0i5.0iS gallons Of crude oil.
Annie Mccullough, a small girl living in
South Wilmington. fell in Brandywine park,
yesterday, and was cut about the head
The British steamship Earucliffe cleared
this port, to-day for st. Jago de Cuba, Spain
from the Harlan and Hollingsw0rth Com
pany.
Benjamin p. Leverldge, a fish merchant
at No. 303 King street, charged John
Heinigan with the larceny OF two shsd before
Magistrate Sasse. The case was dismissed.
Register of Wills Cooch has granted
letters testament utary upon the estate OF Rich
ard Jones Bailey late OF Christiana hundred
to Amos Sharpless,
In the Municipal Court this morning. Mari
Smith. Thomas Alexander. Ida Alexander
md Innnln Smith llnrn nn.l a naclL lnI
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
MORIARITY MAKES SHORT WORK.

Tho Delawarean Knocked Out the New
Yorker In a Round by Terrific Right
handler.
as it over2' said Billy Dacey, OK
champion lightweight OF America
last night in the Weccscoe Hall, after he
recovered from tremendous blow on the
jaw from @. j Moriarity's right hand
The contest was 20 be a six round affair,
but one round was not ended before the
once famous pugillst dropped to the floor
like log.
Moriarity set the ball rolling as soon as
time was called. His superior reach and
height played an important part, al
though Dacey struck him at times
After several rapid exchanges Moriarlty
landed on Dacey's wind just under the
chin.
The men changed their positions and
Morisrity followed up the advantage
He kept Dacey busy for an instant and
let out his right hand, straight from the
shoulder. IL was terrific blow and
caught Dacey squarely on the Jaw. He
staggered wheeled around and fell
Referee Kearney counted ten, but still
Dacey remained on the floor Moriarity
was declared the winner. Harry Pizor
and J. +. Robinson were the latter s
seconds, while II. @. Mack and j. Scheiss
looked after Daceys interests.
Previous to the contest, Zimmerman,
young local pugilst, showed the
audience that he was not 'in It" with
Veasey, another young man Mike
Kearney and George Russell amused the
spectators with friendly exhibition. A
number OF police we're on hand and good
order prevailed
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
ADDITIONAL ARC LIGHTS.

The Wilmington City Electric Company
:Win string Them on Several Streets.
The Wilmington City Electric Com.
pany will be awarded a renewed CONTRACT
to light the city. Men interested in the
Wilmington Light. Heat and Power
Company, spoke of bidding. but their
plant is not yet put In, aud The Street
and Sewer Commissioners did not give
the matter much consideration.
The new contract TO be made with the
Wilmington City Electric Company will
secure to the city reduction in the cost
Of current. From fifty to seventy iye
arc lights will be put IN Immediately.
They will be strung principally en- Della
ware avenue, Market, ShipleY and Front
streets This will make the street
lighting more complete than 1t ever has
hpan
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The weather.

In the Middle States and New England TO-
day fair 70 partly cloudy weather and fresh
easterly to southeasterly winds will prevail,
with nearly stationary temperature, followed
by rain IN the western portions OF TINS sec
at night.
New York Herald Weather Forecasts:-The
Northwestern cool anti-cyclone moved yes
terdRy into the Mississippi valley, ana the
area Of local showers in its front Will resch
the western part of the Middle states this
morning. A new and vigorous storm nov
central in Manitoba will move tomorrow
over Lake Michigan, and Is likely 70 cause
rain in the lake region and the tentral
Efafao
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Court adjourned until to morrow morn
Ing at 10 o'clock.
The Then aud the Now.

The Then aud tho Now.
"You remember the February term OF
court, don't your" asked Clerk OF the
Pence Biggs, Of an EVENING JOURNAL re
porter In the court room, this morning.
eyes
Don't you remember how tho chairs
and aisles were filed and people stand
ing out on the landing and down the
stairway, unable to get into the room2'
II remember that the chairs and aisles
were filled. but know nothing Of the
condition on the landing and stairs
"Well, do Then the people we're out
OF work, and the fact was cited as an
evidence Of Democratic hard times. Just
cast your eye out there this morning and
you can count all the spectators In a
minute or two We have the same ad-
ministration and the people have gone TO
work
Lynch and His Jaw-bone.
There is scivil suit for malpractice
calendared for the Superior Court for
next Tuesday. The plaintiff is Cornelius
Lynch, formerly OF Hockessln. but now
residing ia this city Dr.. Taylor s
Mitchell, Of Hockessln is the defendant
William NJ. Byrne Is counsel for the
plaintiff The defendant has retained
Lilburn Chandler.
Lynch alleges, that the doctor. In ex.
tracing two or three decayed teeth from
his jaw. broke the bone. thereby causing
him much pain and loss OF time by reR.
son Of subsequent sickness In addition TO
producing a large and ugly cavity In his
mouth. He fxes his damages at
So 600.
The defendant has pleaded not gu lty
aud expects TO be able 10 refute Lynch's
allegations
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
LATE SOCIETY NEWS.

Lawyer w. H. Boyce, Of Georgetown, was
in the city to-day.
Profe sor Purnell. ex-president Of Delaware e
College, isin this city to-day.
o. ]. Dougherty, OF the Union News Com
psny, has resigned to accept position In
Atlantic City.
Cards are out announcing the wedding OF
John b Rhoads, son Of Jonathan f. Rhoads,
OF the firm Of J. r. khoads Sons Company, Of
this city, and Miss Alice Evans, OF MOores-
town. Nj Wedding will be sOlemnized at
the meeting house At NoorestOwn two weeks
hence: Mr.. Rhosds has charge Of the Phiia-
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ne.erted Her Younr Infant.

A well dressed young woman applied
for lodging at the restaurant of Il
Fisher, ll6 Market street. yesterday
morning She had with her a two weeks
old child. She remained at the restaurant
until last evening, when she went out.
leaving the child and saying she was
going to purchase some clothing for It,.
The woman had not returned at noon TO-
day. The police were notified and the
child is now at the City Hall It viii
probably be committed to st. Miehaels
Infant home
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
DlscoURTEsY OF JUDGE CLAYTON.

He Refused TO Hold Ned AIcCary while
the Delaware Authorities Sought Re-
isltion Papers.
an instance Of discourtesy on the part
Of Judge Clayton, OF Delaware county,
Pa, who was on Wednesday re elected
was shown In the arrest OF those con.
cerned IN the recent Mullin Mcdonnell
6ght. Detective McVey went to Chester
with a warrant for the arrest Of Ned
McCary for committing a mlsdemeanor.
Chief Bags Rw, Of Chester, willingly
made the ARE { and McCary was taken
before Judge Clayton In order TO have
him held until requisition papers could
be secured
McCary employed Lawyer o. B. Dick
erson TO appear in his behalf Judge
Clayton was asked TO hold the man. but
when he WAS Informed that McCary was
wanted for committing a misdemesnor
he emphatically refused, and ordered the
prisoner released
Notwit standing this rebuke Dstec
tives McV and Witsil intend to bring
McCary TO Delaware.
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TO INVESTIGATE A REMOVAL.
warveteraus'Ass Protests. "A gainst
the Dismissal OF Philip Il. Layman aud
City Council VIII Act.


the Dismissal of Philip Il. Layman aud
City Council WIZ Act.
A communication was received at the
session of City Council, last night, from
the War Veterans Association, prouest
ing against the dismissal Of Philip E
Laym0n. an old soldier, from the posi-
tion of second assistant engineer at the
crematory, TO which position he was
elected by Council and removed by the
recently organized Board of Health.
Mr.. Stats moved that committee OF
three be appointed to confer with the
Board Of Health. He said Council had
been liberal to the board The action
WAS piece of gross iugratitude to
Council. The motion was adopted and
Messrs. Stats. Wainwright and Nc
Nulty were appointed committee to in
vestigate.
During April, clerk of the Municipal
Court reported having collected $Sl1 20.
Building Inspector Dohl reported having
issued forty-nine permits for buildings
valued at $64. $3.50.
The returns from the election Of off
GERS Of the Wilmington Fire Department
were opened and read John Il. Walker
was declared elected chief, John P.
Welsh, first assistant, George w. Sasse,
second assistant
The balance in bank was reported tC
be 500, 741 90; received of James Wilson
$6l 20; Edmund Mitchell Jr., $500:
Eugene M. Ssyers, $3.50.
The ordinance TO reorgsnize the Fire
Department., which increases the salary
of the chief engineer from 5000 to $40C
year, and each assistant from 500 tC
$500, was passed.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
worlds Columbian Exposition

VIII be Of value 70 the world by illus
tratiug the improvements In the me-
ohsnical arts and eminent physicians wi l
tell you that the progress In medicinal
agents has been OF equal Importance,
aud as a STRENGTHENING laxative that Syrup
of FIGS is far in advance Of all others.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
AN ELEPHANT ON HAND
Tip, Who Kills Men Like
Flies, Won't Kill Himself.
ALL EFFORTS TO POISON HIM FAIL

DISASTROUS Cyclone Sweeps an Ohio Town.
New York Now Has Law Forbidding
Libeilous Information-nIrs. Harry
Miner Dies In New York.
NEW YORK. May 1l.-At o'clock this
morning the man killing elephant "Tip"
did not die as was expected at the hands
Of executioners. dose OF cyanide Of
potassium in carrots, apples aud potatoes
was handed into him but he refused TO
eat the bulk Of tempting things that any
other elephant would have Jumped at.
At noon the elephant was still alive.
All efforts to kill him with poison, thus
far. have failed. There are flew flies on
Tip.
All day there were present only the
members OF the Park Board a rapresen.
tRtive Of the Museum Of Natural History
the agent for the Society for the Proven.
tion Of Cruelty to Animals, and
newspaper men. The poison that has
been selected is cyanide Of potas-
stun. DR.. Huntington, who prepared
the poisoned apple aud carrot, figuring
that two grains OF this poison will kill
any living man, decided TO use two
ounces on Tip He believed that death
would be almost instantaneous, as this
Loison, which assimilates with great
rapidty. stops the action Of the heart.
II the poison does not act quickly
enough, the physicians will prob
ably abandon their hope OF saw
ing the remains for the pur.
pose OF dissection and analysis and will
give Tip a second dose. IL was originally
intended 90 use prussic acid, but owing
to penetrating oder and strong taste 10
was decided to use cyanide OF potassium,
which is tasteless and oderlsss. In its
stead
Amol * those there were Drs. lelnpar5,
Sutzea and Huntington OF Columbia
College. the physicians " no. after much
discussion. decided upon the poison to
be given the huge beast.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11


DODO. By e. F. Benson.
POEMS AND YARNS. ~
BY James Whitcomb Riley and Bill Nye.
WAS lr SUlCIDE2 BY Ella Wheeler wilcox
AN ENGLISH GIRL IN AMERICA.
BY Tallulah Matteson Powell.
LOOKING FORWARD. 25lpages. Illustrated.
UNCLE TOMS CABIN. BY H.Beecher Stowe.
COSMOPOLIS. BY Paul Bourget
MARTHA WASHINGTON COOK BOOK.
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE. BY Emily 5. Eouton.
RENERIES OF A BACHELOR.D d g. Mitchell.
DREAM LIFE. BY Donald g. Mitchell.
REFERENCE BOOK. 9g9,990 Facts.
SPARKS FROM THE PENOF BILL NYE.
HEALTH and BEAUTY. BY Emily S. Boutnn.
IN DARKEST ENGLAND. BY General Booth
CHRISTIE OpHERCOLUMBUS.B BY + B. Wilkie
A HOLIDAY IN BED BY j. NJ. Barrie.
SHIPS THAT PASS IN The NI1HT.
By Beatrice Harradeu.
LOVES EXTREMES. BY Maurice Thompson.
BY RIGHT NOT LAW. BY X II. Sherard
ROSE AND NlNETvrE. BY Alphonse Daudet
THE MINISTER'S WEAK POINT,
By David Maclure
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
The Columbla,s nIarIner.

A car load Of mariners went through
this city over the p, w. & B railroad
at II. 90 o'clock this morning. The men
are from the navy yard in Washington
and are bound for the new cruiser
Columbia which is fitting out at Philadel-
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
Couns nlsmarck Bohin Dead.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Times announces
the death at Carlsburg Of Count Bismarck
Bohln, who was an adjutant to Emperor
William and governor Of Alsace in 1871.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
To the UnsophIstleated.

It is all the same and one paint is Just
as good as another but ask property
owners their experience. Get Lucas
Ready Mixed Paints and you will have a
good article. James NJ. Bryan, lO7 West
Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
BuIIding Permits Issued.

Building Inspector Dohl issued permits
to G. B. Dougherty for repairs to the
stable at No 200 West Front street, and
to David Z Rollock for brick dwelling
on north side Of Eighth street near Lin
roIp
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
REv. J. D. KEMP GUILTY.
tie Was Tried Before "A Committee Com
posed Of Preaehers.

Rev J. d Kemp Of stll Pond (Nd }
NJ. r Church, who was tried in smyrna
yesterday, made a confession. The trial
was conducted before Presiding Elder
Smith and number Of other members Of
the Wilmington Conference One of the
charges was writing imprudent letters to
a woman Of bis congregation
Mr.. Kemp admitted the charges. He
WAS convicted of improper conduct. The
trial was heard behind closed doors and
the proceedings were kept as secret as
possible.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
pr. pevou Die of ApopIerr.

DR.. Isaac L DeVou. sged 81 years,
formerly Of this city. died at the county
almshouse at Farnhurst, yesterday.
from an attack Of spoplexy. DR.. Devon
was formerly practitioner in this city.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
81 chnrles omeIaIlr Irnornnt.

OTTAWA, May 1i.-Sir Charles Upper.
minister Of marine, has not yet received
official notification of the seizure of the
two American steamers by the Canadisn
cruiser Petrol.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11

Just received at Ross's, No. 2l0 Mar
ket street, all the leading styles in derby
hats at prices guaranteed the lowest in
the city. Also q choice selection OF
spring neckwear at % and 80 cents.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
rrnrtnn on CnntIonarr slrnnls.

Captain T. ] Truxton, of the Life
Saving Station at Lewes, will address
the young mems meeting in Association
Hall on Sunday afternoon. His subject
will be "Cautlonary Signals"
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
a Lorer,a FIendIah peed.

PARIS, May 11.-Early this morning a
young girl, employed in store near the
branch post Office. was found murdered
Her throat was slashed and rope was
about her body, believed to be the crime
OF 4 lover.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
Pen.Ion Arent Acanlttod.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, May 11-W. b.
Moore, on trial here in the district fed
era court for taking Illegal pension fees
was this morning found not guilty.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
Are Ynnr Eres Perfect.9

If your eyes need attention do not de-
lay, but call upon Dr. H. Hoegelsberger.
occulist, No SIG Market street. Salts
faction guaranteed Examination free.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
Kil1ed the NTotormnn.

ASHLAND, Pa, May ia Schuylkill
traction car jumped the track at St. Mich
olas, killing the motorman, John Welch.
None Of the passengers was seriously in
iured
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
Miner killed bv n Gas Explosion.

ASHLAND, Pa, May i1.-An explosion OF
gas occurred at Memoin colliery, instantly
killing James Motley, miner living at
Centralia-
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
PoIItIeal work DO Sd. Georges.

The Democrats OF st, Georges hundred
held an enthusiastic meeting st
Odessa last evening. William R Reynolds
presided. Alexander Metten, Clareucs
r. Clayton, Fredus p Vsnhy yckle. John
w. Carlow and Everett Rose were
elected to constitute the hundred execu-
tive committee j. B Foard was
elected to represent the hundred Ia the
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
nIra. HarrY NIlner Dead.

NEW YORK, May II Mrs. Harry
Miner wife Of the famous theatrical
manager, died this morning
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
one Knled aud Many Injured !

DALTON. Ohio, May 1i.-Early to-day
a cyclone struck town and demolished
forty residences. In consequence there
are many homeless and injured people
and one person was killed.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
living Informants 10 lie puuIshed.

ALBANY, May Ii The governor this
moruing signed the bill making It
misdemeanor for any person TO furnish
willfully a newspaper with libellous
matter.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
Corn on the Earit

H T. Sergeant has just received two
cars Of Delaware corn on the cob Also
coal. wood, hay, oats Phone 545.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11


Books
THE YELLOW MASK. BY Wilkie Collins.
FORGING FETTERS. By Mrs. Alexander.
THE OCTOROON. BY Miss NJ. +. Braddon,
BAG OF DIAMONDS. BY George NJ. Fennr
LADY GRACE. BY Mrs. Henry Wood.
THE SQUIRE'S DARLING.
BY the author Of Dora ThOrne.'
THE SHADOW OF A SIN. By @. NJ. Braeme.
REVERIES of a BACHELOR. BY TX. Marvel,
THE DUCHESS. By THE Duchess.
SINGLE HEART, DOUBLE FACE.
BY Charles Reade,
A WICKED GIRL. Ry Mary Cecil Hay.
CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. BY Dickens.
MRS. CAUDLE'S CURTAIN LECTURES.
BY Douglas JerrOld
CALLED BACK. BY Hugh Conway.
A ROGUE'S LIFE. By Wilkie Collins.
SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT.
BY Beatrice Harraden.
A STUDY IN SCARLET. BY A. Doyle.
Welded AND PARTED.
BY the author Of Dora Thorne.'
NY LADY'S MONEY. BY Wilkie Collins.
MAID. WIFE or WIDOW. BY Mrs. Alexander
BACK tot the OLD HOME. BY Mary Cecil Hay
Evening journal., 1894-05-11
To BInd the "sights and Scenes Of the
World"

Arrangements have been made to bind
the "Sights and Scenes Of the World, ."
In half Russia and gilt edges for 81.
Bring them to the EVENING JOURNAL
Office. All the back numbers on hand to
replace any that may have been mislaid
mr. rnfaoad
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ATLANTIC CITY. \. j.
HOTEL ATGLEN

Michigan Avenue near beach. Rates. ss TO
so a week. Home comforts. Thoroughly
j.. Il. REED.
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HOTEL HECKLER.

Corner Atlantic and Pennsylvania avenues.
First-class accommodations. Open all the
year. HENRY HEChLhh.
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sPoRTlNe NEWs NoTEs.

Go to Wilmington Photograph Company
No. 811i Market street 90 cents per doE
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WETHERTLL.

Kentucky avenue, near beach. Open all the
year. Guests can have home comforts.
G. WARREN.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11

Ebba Borjeson. book OF local historic
interest. describing life in and arouud
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No License Hearings Tomorrow.

E. R Cochran, Jr, counsel for the
Licensed Liquor Dealers Association,
and William S. Priekett, counsel for
the Law and Order Society, ap
morning aud announced that It
would be impossible to have hearings
IN the license cases TO morrow, on sccunat
Of the time not thsving expired for the
liquor men to file recommendations and
answers to remonstronces.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11

Tho Delawarean Knocked Out the New
Yorker In a Round by Terrific Right
bander.
Evening journal., 1894-05-11

CUT THIS OUT.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-12-19
As to Banks.

From the ordinary manner of bank
cashiers and clerks toward depositors
when they 60 to put in or draw out
money, especially if it be only small
amount Of money, one supposes that
bank officials are people who know It
all The humble depositor feels crush
ed beneath the awful glare of superior.
ity with which the cashier contem.
plates him. That godlike being deigns
no greeting Of common civility as he
automatically reaches out for your
handbook. Bank cashiers and bank
clerks. even down to the smallest mes
senger boy, are perhaps, after all, our
true upper class.
1t was with a surprise not unmin-
gled with horror. therefore, that the
humble depositor heard that a depositor,
actually a depositor, had been able to
swindle the New York Shoe and Leath.
er bank out Of $354,O00. He did it in
conjunction with one of those godlike
beings, bank official, and the most
trusted one Of the lot into the bargain.
For ten years this depositor had been
drawing 5000 a day out of the bank.
The clerks called him the 5000 day
man. The bookkeeper by his skillful
figuring covered up the gap. The fact
that this stealing has been going on for
ten years in one of the safest banks in
the Union-that, too, in spite of the ex-
perts, United States bank examiners and
persons supposed to safeguard deposits
and other funds-shows that it. il not
hard, after all, to swindle a bank. It
somehow lessons our awe and reverence
for the noble and faraway beings who
take our cash and sneer at us while
they take it from behind grated win.
dows.
1t even suggests that these noble and
faraway beings would be in better
business if they would turn their supe-
riority inward, behind the grating, and
improve their own honesty and man.
ners, likewise their bookkeeping.