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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05
covENT GARDEN MARKET.
Masses OF Sweetness and Fragrance to De-
light tho Senses Of Londoners.

Masses OF Sweetness and Fragrance to De-
light tho Senses Of Londoners.
To speak In detail of all tho flowers In
Covent Garden market would be to write
on article like florists catalogue. Every
thing ia there that is in season. When we
saw 1t In the last days of July, masses Of
sweet peas, stocks and carnations, roses of
every description-choice ones tied In
small bunchos, commoner kinds, with
long liberal stalks and abundant leaves
and thorns, bound In big bunches, such as
one likes to bring In from tho strawberries
OF generous country garden-lilies and
gladioluses-white, red and orange, some
in pots standing tall and stately on the
shelves above the stalls, others laid in lay
ors Of cotton wool in oblong cases, and
looking as II prepared for their own obse-
quies-forests Of palms and maidenhair
ferns, frlnges Of white creeping campanula,
hpzes of sllvery gypsophylln, skylike
stretches of blue cornfower struck us as
among the most vivid and distinctive fea-
lures.
Between md o'clock we noticed q
good many sisters Of charity buying low-
ers for the churches they tend and hos
pital nurses catering for their wards. Be-
tween 7 and o'clock business began to
bo very eageA and from 8 to O'Clock the
work Of dlsmantling went on apace. 1t
Is then that the poorer class of purchasers
come, tho women In tho familiar costume
of the street corner--the black or monde.
script eolored gown and tartan shawl, and
bonnet Of straw, Grape or lace, well crush
ed down md battered, but frightened up
with brave BUNCH of the commonest and
loudest artificial flowers fow pence can
buy. This is the timo whom bargains can
bc made, and tho poor woman who wants
to furnish her basket for sale, and tho
managing lady with dinner party COM
ing on, who, Though on pleasure she Is
bent. has yet frugal mind" are equally
eager TO buy cheap. At 0 o'clock the clos
ing bell rings, and after a few minutes
grace, during which the exodus goes on
rapidly, tho doors are shut and the great
flower market is over for the day.-London
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

BOSTON, Dec 5.--Ch,Ef james Campbell
and Deputy Millilken of the Pennsylvania
factory inspectors, visited Chief Watts OF
the district police here yesterday and held
lengthy conference on how Boston and
the state deals with the sweating system.
The visitors expressed themselves as do.
lighted with the conditions of things ex.
isting In this state, and will endeavor to
have the Pennsylvania legislature enact
laws similar to those enacted here as they
think the present evils existing in their
state can be greatly reduced thereby.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05
PHlLADELPHIA'S PROBE
THE ELEOTRIo LIGHT COMPANIES

----T- :
How They Work Together TO Got Exor-
{ Giant pr,c,. far stre.t Yaebt,nr-rbe
An'es''sa'ors !, Aeo'''' IN A''po"'' ~ -"
Appeai. to Inseatisate Pittsburg.
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snss,S' astsrSan ,,,a,s ,,a.s 80, W' s ,a.o
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p,t.sb,,ra % "a Ia ,c,as,,n.ta ~, " oou ~
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Tho .a,,,,n,,,aa vataa ,,,,a,s,n 20 IN.
lxest,gats p,ttshura % ara,rs anS cb.,rman
.lfSoesS"eo ipeSSuAB nj anu OaeAAiAet1
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

San FRANCISCO, Dec s. Il Henry and
John w. Blythe filed suit in the United
States court which seeks to reopen the
famous Blythe case, The plaintiffs main
tain that Florence Blythe was the daughter
Of j. J. Ashcroft who married Florence's
mother, and that she is not related to
Thomas II, Blythe. A suit was filed in
behalf of Alice Edith Dickinson Blythe,
claiming to be the widow of Thomas II.
Blythe, alleging that Florence Blythe is
the daughter of an English soldier still
living. Mrs, Florence Blythe Hinckley
was placed in actual possession of all
Thomas Blythe's estate in this city yester
day afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

NRw YORK, Dec. b,-Tho unfortunate
battleship Texas has had another break
down, She went out on full powered
steam trial trip from New York yesterday,
with the intention of making sure that
her machinery would work all right, but
was soon brought up at the powder station
at Tompkinsyille, Staten Island, with her
steering gear crippled. 1t is estimated that
about five days will be consumed in max.
ing the necessary repairs to fit the ship for
another trial.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

NEW YORK, Dec. 5--The jury to try
Sheriff Edward ]. II. Tamscn for permit
ting the notorious postofllce robbers, Kilo
ran, Allen and Russel, to escape from
Ludlow street jail on July last, was com.
pleted yesterday, and after denying the
motion to discharge the prisoner, Judge
Allision ordered the trial to proceed The
sheriff pleaded mot guilty" Lawyer
Weeks occupied tho remainder Of the day
presenting tho case to the jury for the
prosecution. Mr.. Weeks told CT the open
contempt with which the prisoners re.
gartied Warden Raabo. The warden ho
said, allowed this because the federal pris
oners were his boardcrs, and paid si5 a
week apiece for their privileges.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

BBEwsrERs, N, Y, Dec. b,-Coroner
Penny held an inquest yesterday over tho
remains of the ten mon who were killed
I'm the Tilly Foster mine disaster on Friday
last. The jury returned verdict that tho
accident WAS unavoidable. Contractor
Stephens offered men S23 besides their
days wages, to work in the pit so as to
rccovor three bodies still in the mine
None Of them would venture into the pit
however. as the constantly falling rocks
are menace to life and limb.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

New YORK, Dec. 5.-Major William 8.
Andrews, formerly street cleaning com.
missioner and excise commissioner, was
expelled from membership in the New
York commandery Of the Loyal Legion
last night. Major Andrews had been
found guilty by the board OF officers of the
commandery few months ago upon five
out Of seven charges preferred against him
Of conduct unbeooming an officer. The
charges were based upon testimony taken
at the time Of the sessions of the Lcxow
committee rejecting upon Mr. Andrews
record in the street cleaning department.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

Mr.. Noses is Introducing his famous
success. THE Brides Letter, or After
the Honeymoon" a souvenir oouched iu
language that will DO dear to the hearts
OF ladies, ns none but Mr.. Moses can
write, he being most lnimitable In all his
productions, especially on tile compost
tion OF love and matrimony. Merchants
seeking publicity and those desiring to
bring themselves to the nine. tenthe Of the
buying public. will lind Mr.. Moses novel
est methods. ns It is constantly before the
buyer. Regarding the charges they Will
not be anything. cor mparatively speaking,
as the great benefit derived will compen.
safe moro than hundred fCid. And
when ths fact ls known that the printing
will be done by the well known house OF
Costa. 406 Sbipley street. there is no more
to say ON this subject, for all our Will
minRton people know there is no hHer
printer In the State OF Delaware.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

NEW YORK, Dec. st was Understood
yesterday that committee Of the Iron
league would meet a committee of the
housesmith strikers yesterday afternoon
and arrange the details of compromise
which would bring the strike to close.
The conference was not held, and the
strike is still on. Concerning the failure
OF the conference President Cornell said I:
"The executive committee of the Iron
league holds its position formerly taken.
They will SEQ committee OF their en-.
ployes after the strike has been called of. /"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-AmonR the nom.
nations sent to the senate yesterday was
that of William L. Marbury for district
attorney at Baltimore. This Is the fourth
time Mr.. Cleveland has made this nomi.
nation, and for three times Senator Cor.
man has prevented Mr.. Marbury's confir.
nation, he being now recess appointee.
1t is hardly likely that Mr.. German will
allow 1t to be confirmed this time, for Mr..
Marbury was one Of the Cleveland Demo.
Gratis who led in the revolt against Cor
man in Maryland last fall, which resulted
In his defeat
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05
rnl.,atIon or Members.

Friendship Conclave No. HeptaRophs
or ). N. W. will initiate . candidates on
be distributed for the am oker to be held
on Friday, Dec. lS, for the members and
malo frleEds. This ConciaYe has for ton
years extended Its protecting arm and re !.
ieved distress In this city and is taking
10 now members at almost every meet
Ing. Hope mombers will como up Friday
night and get get ticket for smoker and
bring their friends on the 18th.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

NEw HAVEN, Dec 5.-F p Murphy was
unanimously elected captain of the Yale
football team yesterday. He has played at
4aokle for two years and during his
college course has played both baseball
and football, only recently giving up base.
ball. Before coming to Yale, Murphy was
at Andover, where he played both games
Murphy's home is at Junction City, Kan.
Ho is six feet tall, weighs 1853 pounds, aud
A. 20 years old
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

LIMA,O. Dec. 5.-United States Marshal
Harmon, of Toledo, yesterday seized this
ticket Office of the Lake Erie and Western
railway here and seven engines in the yard
on an execution in favor of Bert Craig,
formerly brakeman In the employ of the
company. Craig secured Judgment
In the United States court recently for
$4,000 for tho loss of both legs in an acei-
dent on the road, but the judgment was
mt maid
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

DIV YoRK, Dec 4.-Beeves higher; native
rs. poor to good, S9.75d4.5o; stays and
IN. $29i.i0; bulls, ss12s5; dry cows, 81 10
Calves firm for veals. weak for other
lves; poor to choice veals, SOS 90; barnyard
lves. $2.75fD3. .55i yearlings, 81. 75a3,25. Sheep
hd lambs active and slightly frmer; poor to
Rod sheep, S2G325; common TO prime lambs,
HP404.d .d5. Hogs steady at s3.s0dt4.l5.
Z East LIBERTY, Pa, Dec. 4.-Cattls steady
Unchanged prices. Hogs steady; prime
|ght hogs, S8.f5leS.s0; medium grades, S. 700
| 70; heavy, $3.aOD8.70; common to fair, 50 20
&o.96; roughs, ~ 25. Sheep frm; extra.
\ e0D8.so fair, 81 So9240; common, 600. a
y .0b; lambs, o. 35lt450.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

New ORLEANS, Dec. 5.-A. X. Ward ar
rived here at midnight on the city of Dal-
las, from Honduras. He says that he only
had 5000 along and he sent that up by
his wife. He praised his captors for the
manner In which he was treated and said
he was glad to get back. He was taken to
Memphis this morning. Ward denies that
he committed forgerles or has appropriated
any money to his own use, He says he left
Memphis because the company Of which he
was manager was wrecked, and he could
mot bear to remain In the country.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The labor organ
izations of the country are making a con-
certed effort to secure the appointment OF
Representative Phillips, of Pennsylvania,
to the craftsmanship Of tho house commit
tee on labor. Their action Is q decidedly
complimentary ono, since Mr. Phillips is
not identified with labor organizations
but on the contrary Is an employer Of many
workmen in connection with his exten.
siye oil interests in Pennsylvania.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

NEW YORK, Dec, 6.--The protective com.
znittee OF the American Bankers associa-
tion has issued q warning to bankers that
letter boxes in various cities are being
robbed, and the checks abstracted from
letters found therein are altered ms tc
psyecs. -names and In some cases MS to
amounts. The work is done by a skilfull
gang Of forgers, some members of which
are well known.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

COLUMBIA, s. O., Dec, 5.-The constitu
tional convention adjourned sine die last
night On the final adoption Of the con.
stitution the vote stood lis to 7, all the
negro delegates voting against 1t, on ac-
eount of the suffrage article, and two white
delegates for the indefinite reasons that
soino parts of the constitution they consld
srcd unwise
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05
A HUMOROUS ''AD' WRITER.
mr.. Morris z. Moses VIII Introduce
Another Hoveity, Commencing
Snon.

Mr.. Morris e. Moses, who made himself
famous In his method In ndyerlising for
Meyer Meyers and Economy Hell. late Of
Wilmington. and who has been In VIII
mington for the past three months get.
ting up q serIes OF specification covers
for the use Of architects. builders and
and the result is highly eredItable to that
gentleman. The covers aro OF an i'm prov.
cd natvre. containing index. and list of
representative merchants and mechanics
who enjoy epotieas record. The covers
snre known as The "The Moses Patented
Improved Specification Binders"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

On account of the union services being
held in the First Presby terrain Church la G
week. the entertainment which was 10
have been given by the Kings Daughter
Circle had to be postponed tor one week
and will be given ON Friday evening, Den-
18th, at 8 o'clock. Tie entertainment will
consist OF music. recitations and dialog ues.
A very Interesting and entertaining part
OF the evcnings program will be the pre-
senting to each guest a package which
will contain al Xmas present. Do you
wish to add TO your gifts7 come and see
what Santa" will have for you.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05
ChoynakI and Hall to Fight.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.-Parson Davies,
representing Joe Choynski, and Jim Ken.
ncdy, of the Empire Athletic club, Mas.
pcth, l.. 1.,camo here from New York
last night and signed articles with Jim
Hall for fight of twenty rounds or more
at the Empire club, on Jan. 18, between
Choynski and Hall. A forfeit of $500 was
placed by each side.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Dec. 5.-Senator
Hill, of New York, arrived here last even
ing from the northwest. Upon being ad-
vised OF Judge Peckham's nomination to
the United States supreme benoh he Inn
mediately replied; 1.-THE nominate Is an
excellent one, and will be confirmed"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

ST. PAUL, Dec. 5.-The administrative
council Of the G. A. r. has fixed the date
for the next encampment as Sept. Ii,
1895 On Tuesday, Sept l, will come the
naval parade and opening day; Sept. 9,
the grand parade, which may be the last
ever held, and on Thursday and Friday,
the 81 and 4th, the encampment proper
will be in session.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

The Board of Stewards of Madeley NJ,
E. Church at their last monthly meeting,
passed vote OF thanks to Rev. Bro.
Hanna and those members of Grace and
other churches who nssisted them 80 gen.
erously In clearing on the remaining H..
tor, Bro. Locates. Tho BOeFd Is deeply
grateful and desire to make tails public
acknowledgment through the RKPuBII-
CAN. By Order Of the Board.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

Z ELIzABETH, N. j., Dec. 5.-John Nc
Aleer, a molder who had taken the place
ef q striker at Moores factory, was sci
upon by two strikers, Charles Hoffman
and James McClemens, and terribly
beaten. His assallants were arrested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

10 suspicion by his friends. A we'll known
gentleman around our city Is now In that
psedioament OF having to explain how he
got that circle of mourning around one of
hls optics. He says. Think cnything you
please. but have got black eye and that
is my bualneas.n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

Taylor and Fuller,on's Celebrated Cough
Syrup. made from wild cherry, horehound.
tar and wood naptha. is q positive cure
for coughs. colds and all throat affections.
Made by w. q. Taylor. pharmaclEt, 3u2
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

DIR. Slmms White PulmonIc Baisam. the
famous throat and lung specific cures
hoarseness sore throat Group etc. For
consumption it is splendid preventing
and curing even hopeless cases. For sals
Mt COG king st,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05
Notice.

4. l.. Ainscow & Co. nre now receiving
a boat load OF oysters daily. and ecliIng
them wholesale and retail ut No. S02 Mar
ket street. and 100 East Fourth street.
Call phone 85T or CTS. and hayo your oys.
ters delivered free. A. j.. AlnscuM i Co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

u have been trying DIR. Bulrs Cough
Syrup. ard am we'll pleased with It. My
so n has tho whooping cough and bad
cold followed. 1 tried your DR.. Bulls
Cough syrup and in three nights he was
House, Va
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

Order your coal ana wood from II. T.
Sergeant. Onice 9Th and King streets.
yard l06 Maryland avenue. Phone 545.
F3-Hick ory wood for open CRATES.
tg Largo Pea Coal for family Use.
Coal oil under cover and woll screened.
gao lbs to the ton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

Or. Simma' White Pulmonic Balsam will
prevent a cold or cough from running
into pneumonia or terminating In con-
sumption. Use this famous remedy and
preserve your lungs in health. COG King
street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

Dr. Simms' white pulmonic bnlsan ts
the famous sore throat and iupg cure. For
coughs. etc.. and deep seated diseases of
the lungs 1t cannot be excelled. 606 King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

NotIce-Pension voucher carefully exc.
cuted by Charles II. Scott. Notary Public,
7l2 Market street. At Office In evenings
between and o'clock until Dec TO- 1875.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05
R>:a'!!l! g! Rs%desl! RRakiies
ABSOLUTELY PURE


Cards are out announcing the wedding
OF Mary IL. Cooper to Charles II. Jolls on
december l5. ut 2 O'clock. In st. Paul's
Chapel. Camden. Del. Mlss Cooper is the
accom- piIshed daughter of Mrs. Samuel o.
Cooper, and sister of Colonel L. T.Cooper.
The groom -eieot fs the third son OF Repre-
sentative John W. Jolls. Middletown. and
one Of tho popular clerks OF the X. Al. 8.
bet ween Philadelphia and CrIsfield.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

Buy your candy at Hollis. All pu rchas.
ers receive ticket for those beautiful
dolls to 10 given away on 2Srd Dec, at -
Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

1t Is oil bosh when advertisers OF liquids
say pills are of no account in constipation
and headache. just try Simms' vegetable
liver pills and you will at onse anow they
will beat all the liquids made. COG King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

DR.. Slmms Cholera Syrup. the. grea /
and certain cure for acute and chronl5
dlsrrhoea. cholera mprbus. cholera iafan.
tum and summei diseases OF babies and
children, Coz King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

1oc per quart; 5,Ib bucket of Jelly. 20c;
Ivory Starch &c; Ivory Salt, &c; J. q. Sin
giles, JACKSON and Linden.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

So are our new goods daily In hosiery.
gloves. bonnets aid Infants' caps and
ccats. at lowest prices. Mrs. Dlllln. COG
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

wanted-Daily Republican of Oct. 23rd.
Three cents will be paid for same at this
t,ffice
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

Il have tried Salvation Oil In my family
on broken and dislocated foot and can
recommend 1t to any ono as u good lini.
ment. Mrs. William Tolley, Joplin. No."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-05

Reading list of books and magazine arti-
cles in the Library on the Armenian ques-
tion,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
HIS HOME WIS 4 HOLLOW IREE.

ROMANCE or THE OZARK MOUNTAINS
From The St Louis GobeDemocrat.
The business Of herding stock in this wild region
was usually inrusted to the young men ana ana, 10y
hunting the big game which then abounaed IN me
snss n there We're only few White settlements
al that time. and deer and Wild turkeys could De
found every day in the year on any quarter section
Of the country to say nothing about bear. wolves.
catamounts and panthers when tnen msu s ~:
The young herders who went, TO the canebrakes
with the horses and cattle would take along sup
depending on their guns furnish the meat needed
during the winter The stock required put little at:
and the men spent most Of the time hunting.
while Spending winter IN tnH e way nor on sf
OF the present town OF FORSYTH shat parry over er
whose lie there hung mystery The stranger LIVED s
a one in the midst OF this rugged wilderness ana
his was ho9 Y S he Young men Who
made the acquaintance OF that lonely I'M, ma csn
OF rv he IS s vns IN Greene County and from
him the Globe Democrat Correspondent. rstn from,
SssS =, The boot hermit md sSbsseG ana
Ta nUney u the the M tfsr k fsr'
gave his name Sloan. and SAID ne t,,,rant and
S nh few hooks in his singular dwe!lng-plaee The
tree in whose capacious hollow the hermit ,ouh'
lodging WIS several miles from any @h,rs ee tSs
ment 1t was the camp Of The herdefs on ovs
prairie plateau around spr,ngnea Tho ar Winter lie
acd freely hunting and s0 ns
matters of history. but SAID hotnlis ~ sgonS
Education tor those times and had the manners OF
a gentleman who had been famiiiar Witt re'''e' ''-
ciety -. l., A. houou ,raa and
finally moved out into a little pole-house which ne
built near the sycamore. Here he lived TOT mum,
her of wears hunting deer and bear every day, unf
fare ended his strange career in mystery one DAY
a party OF hunters passed by the hermits nut ana
stopped to have talk with the interesting stran-
ger The men were Mortified 10 find the dead body
OF Sloan partly decomposed. and burned. lying on
the rude hearthstone, where there mad been nre
From all the indications II appeared to the party
Of hunters who made the ghasty discovery that the
hermit had fallen in faint on the fire and died a
terrible death there all alone In that Ozark wilder:
ness The man had evidently been dead several
days when the body was found. The remains were
given a verv simple burial by the hunters and the
secret OF Sloans life never revealed Some
persons thought that love disappointment. or .
deeper domestic sorrow had driven the man into
voluntary exile. while others half suspected that
the hermit was fugitive from justice and sought
concealment under an alias in the wild soltudes OF
the White River bottoms. After the death OF the
stranger there never came TO the Ozarks whispsS
OF inquiry about the man.