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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
Crescent city Races.

NEW ORLEANS. December IA fair
day and fairly fast track attracted a
good-sized crowd 10 the races to-day.
The talents discontent still continues
Four favorites proved sad disappoint-
ments. Dick Behan. In the NTH, was
tipped as good thing, and proved to
be the redeeming feature of the day,
winning easily. Black Ball was pounded
hard but finished last. Attendance. about
$500
First race-one sixteenth of mile
Bucmore Qoi. CaywOod. Is TO II won.
Campania second. Blascot third. Time.
.36%.
Second race-one mile. seling-Royal
Choice l01, Tuberville. - 10 - won, Mike
Kelly second. Seabrook third. Time. IA.
Third race-seven furlongS-Jack Zim-
norman Q07. Oyerton. to ID won, Chat
tanooga second, Prince Imperial third.
Time, l:2S&,.
Fourth race-one mile-Squire G.. Cs7. j.
Higgins. is to 81 won, Billy Mckenzie
second. Zaldivar third Time, 1921
Fifth race-six furlongs-Dick Behan
GO7. Ross. TO y won. Venice second,
Lettie third. Time, 1859
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
Indian Assassins Escape.

PHOENIX, ARIZ.. December 13.--The
assassins OF II. H Merrill and daughter
have escaped. Sheriff Wright, of Graham
county in command OF the pursuing par
~. returned to Duncan Wednesday night,
and In all probability this foul massacre
will go unavenged. Sheriff Wright and
posse overlook an Apache squaw and buck
near Whitlock last Monday. A running
fight ensued during which the Indians
escaped. When seen they mad just killed
a horse. and were preparing their noon
day meal When the posse approached
they dropped everything. The squaw es-
capped on a horse and the buck on foot
In order 10 tighten herself the squaw
threw away the clothing taken from the
body Of Mise Merrill when she was killed.
Although only two Indians were seen.
there was evidence that there were more
IN the party. The recovery OF Miss Mer-
mrs clothing settles the question of their
identity
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
TIE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YEsrERDA
was clear and cold.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, December 13.-There was
On extensive covering Of short contracts
AT the Stock Exchange to-day, particu-
larIv in the Industrials. Leather pre-
ferred was the special feature OF tns
trading, and on dealings OF nearly 'P"o
shares Jumped is per cent, 10 o.. keeae
brokers were conspicuous buyers Of the
stock. and a number of big bears we're
conneIled to cover at the advance. |he
tee N this spec'alty had but little in
fuence on the other Industrials, which
ruled quiet throughout
Sugar sold I'D from 10l rs TO 100, ex-divi-
dend Of 3 per cent.
Chicago Gas was stronger, and moved
I'D TO 81 IL. on the dismissal OF the l.e-
win receivership application by Judge Bor-
ton, OF Chicago.
The railway list was firmer and there
was some good buying OF the higher
priced issues for investment account. on
this buying Lake Shore rose to d IL;
New York Central to 100 IL; Michigan Cen
trail to lo2, and Consolidated Gas to
l61 IL.
baltimore and Ohio was the weak spot.
and fell TO 45 "a regular. At one time
the stock was offered at "A IL, seller
poipt. The stock was absolutely without
support. the official denial OF the recelv-
ership stories having fallen fiat.
The Anthracite Coalers were lower for
Reading and Jersey Central, the refusal
OF the Delaware and Hundson TO agree
TO the method Of restricting the output
for January having led TO selling for both
accounts.
Iondon was a buyer in the first hour
of business. the declaration OF dividend
on Denver and Rio Grande preferred
having had good effect abroad. Pacific
Mail sold I'D to 90 is on the announcement
that President Simonds had signed the
agreement.
In the inactive issues. Bay State Gas
rose 2. 10 332 81, and Long Island Trac'
ton 21-2. to %. Cleveland. Lorraine, and
wheeling preferred dropped IL. TO IS
and recovered to So Hooking Coal was
more active at 3n3 "a.
speculation closed quiet. Net changes
show gains Of 1-Sa1 per cent. in the rail-
wav list and 1876 SIS in the lndustrials
Bonds were irregular. but in the main
firm The sales were S,4f,0o.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at 2G2 l-2 per cent;
last loan at ?. and closing offered at +.
per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 41-2q
51-2 per cent.
quiet. IA.
h,,siness in bankers bills at H.S 1-2d
q. 81 for sixty days. and Ass LA
e. SIS "a for demand. Posted rates. siss la
u@i-2 Commercial bills, A.s6 LA
&C, Government bonds steady. State bonds
dull Railroad bonds irregular.
treasury balances: Coin. So. SIS. 233; cur
rency, ses.s1i,se.
The sale OF listed stocks to-day aggre-
gated ss55s. and OF unlisted stocks. SIZE
shares -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
Commissioner Miller and Party.

Hon. Joseph s. Miller. Commissioner of
Internal Revenue. is expected 20 arrive
in Richmond about December 18th. with
three friends. IL is possible that Secre-
tary-of-Agriculture Morton Will accom-
pany the party. They Will probably spend
the night in Richmond before proceeding
TO Providence Forge. where they Will
be entertained by Mr.. James II. Christian,
together with a party of Richmond gen.
tlemen, including Collector Ryan, Post
master Cullingworth, Captain G. II. Epps,
Mr. Barney FTischkorn. and Mr.. Thomas
A. Hulcher. Mr. Christian keeps a fine
pack OF hounds, and near his residence
can be found deer. turkeys. and ducks IN
abundance. The Commissioner Will bring
along his fishing tackle, and If the wea-
Their Is favorable he will do some angling.
4 day or two will be spent at Mr..
Christians. and the party Will visit Mir:
]. A. Lester. Deputy Collector OF Internal
Revenue al his residence. in Chesterfield.
and will do some hunting In that
vicinity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14

THE SUNDAY LIQUOR LAWS.
MIR. Snead's Statement Before COM
mittec Of the whole Last Might.

The two branches OF the City Council
convened last night as the Committee OF
the Whole. and engaged in some i'm
portant discussions.
After considering number OF unim-
portant ordinances. Mr.. Snead made n
statement as to the differences between
the Board of Police Commissioners and
Chief OF Police He said that IL had
been agreed that the Chief OF Police
should exercise his own discretion In the
matter Of executing the Sunday liquor
laws Mr.. Snead said, In regard to the
statement that only two members OF the
Police Board were active In the matter
OF stopping the Sunday violations, that he
believed there was only one such person.
He drew his deductions In this respect
from the fact that in resembling the reso-
luton as 20 the reporting citizens seen
going In or coming out OF bar-room,
the only member to stand by the side
for the suppression OF Sunday liquor-sell-
ing was Mr. Jacob, who voted against a
change Of the general-reporting plan. Mr.
Snead said he had paid especial attention
TO the inquiries and answers before the
Board of Police Commissioners, and was
OF the opinion that the majority OF the
board bad endeayored TO keep from the
newspapers Of the city its action In refer
ence to public matters.
Mr.. Meredith, the City Attorney, made
a strong statement. presenting the neces-
sity Of his having an assistant. His ar
gument was that no good and settled
lawyer could be obtained as City Attorney
at the present salary who would give up
his practice for the place. Mr.. Meredith
showed whereby the assistance Of such an
officer would be of advantage TO the city.
The Committee OF the Whole could not
act upon the question.
Mr.. Bake brought to the attention OF
the committee the matter of paying mem
bers of the Council 500 per annum each
for their services. He spoke OF the fire.
quency Of the meetings recently. and OF
the amount of time taken from the bust
ness of the members. The question was
not considered. and the committee adj
journed. after briefly discussing the mat
ter Of salaries Of city officials.
The Committee on Elections was TO have
held an important meeting last evening,
but a quorum of its members did not re-
spond TO the summons issued 10 them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14

mates. there are 10000 utterly destitute
people I'm that country. who will have 10
be assisted six or eight months (until the
next hsrvesD
Fully realizing the difficulties and dan
gers 10 be met. the Red Cross will start
Tor Turkey as soon as sufficient funds are
placed az its disposal or guaranteed, TO
Insure success.
Barton. president and secretary OF the
American Ref.Cross Society, Washington
AMERICAN NATIONAL. RED-CROSS
SOCIETY. CLARA BARTON, Presi-
dem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUsi-
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, Bonds, stocks'
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, Cats'e'
Country Produce, &c. Foreign
and Domestic.
- WASHINGTON. December i3.-Fors-
rlIp cast for Saturday for Virginia and
I'M" North Carolina: Fair weather ;
rortherly winds; sill htly warmer.
northerIy wiDds; ST : ntIy WA


The storm on the North Carolina coast
this morning has increased In energy
and dangerous gales prevail as far north
"a South New England. The centre Of
the disturbance is now apparently east
~ Hatterae. and the wind reached
velocity of sixty-eight miles per hour In
that vicinity to-day.
The barometer has fallen rapidly from
Texas northward to the Dako;as and Min
nesota. and has risen in Montana and
IN the Southern States east Of the Mis-
slssippi.
II * colder in the South Atlantic States,
and a, North Rocky Mountain stations.
T. is warmer from the Mississippi west
ward 10 the Rocky mountains and in the
Lake Regions.
Fair weather has prevailed except
along the South New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts, where local SHOWS are
reported.
The weather will be warmer and fair
throughout the Central valleys and South
ern States.
Dangerous gales are likely TO continue
on the New England and Middle Atlantic
coasts. and 1t is not safe for any vessel
to leave port
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
COURT ORDERS.
W / r q l n / A.

IRGIN A.
In the Chancery Court OF the city Of
Richmond. the 18th day OF November,
In the matter Of the estate Of J. D. X.
Sleight, deceased.
EX PARTE.
A report OF the accounts OF W, Z. Pres
ton. administrator Of j. ID. X. Sleignf de-
ceased. and OF the debts and demands
again ~. the. estate OF J. ID. K Sleight. de-
ceased. having been fled In the Office OF
this court on the 9th day OF November.
iSs5. and one year from the qualification
Of SAID administrator having elapsed on
motion OF Mary T.. Slelght one OF the
distributees OF !. ID. X. Height. deceased.
m is ordered that the creditors Of J. ID. X.
Slsight. deceased. or OF his estate. IL there
fore this court on the 7rH DAY OF JAN
UARY, iES. against the payment and de-
iivery Of his estate 10 his dAstrib1tees.
Without refundlng bonds.
And II Is further ordered that copy
OF this order be published once week
for four successive weeks IN the Rich
u.ond Dispatch. a newspaper published In
the city OF Richmond. and that another
copy " SAID order be posted 81 the door
OF the Hastings Court OF the city OF Rich
mond on the first Monday In December.
1856. and January. ls35.
A copy--Teste.
= CHARLES w. GopDIS. Clerk.
Preston & Lcake. Counsel no U-kaR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
sUGAR-TRusr WITNESS CASES.
ihry Are Again Postponcd-I"ssi
BILE >upremc Court Ruling.

WAsHlNGTON, j. G.. December b.
lae somewhat famous Sugar Trust cases.
Pc first OF which-that OF Everton il.
Chapman. the reealcitrant broker Wit
tf-s-vas set Tor trial on Monday next
tae 18th Instant have again been post
ionf1. Dihtrict-Attorney Birney has no
ttel CharmAn's attorneys that owing 10
NE Pressure Of business upon the court
p nil be impossible 10 reach the Chap
-l sase a. the date naineA NO tiine mas
Teen fixed for the trial. but n cannot now
lo-,ioiy begin before the middle OF Janu-
ll the mean time the Supreme Court
ci ihe Irited States may rule upon the
notion made by the attorneys for Chap
nan a fortnight ego for an order from
NAT court directing the District Court
DOT % proceed with the trial OF Chapman
WON TIE appeal from the judgment Of the
District Court OF Appeals, denying wit
az Prohibition 20 the Criminal Court, 70
ne ss.ae end. has been heard and decided
~ iae Supreme Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND. VA. December Is, Iss5
No auction offerings on Change to-day,
and private sales very light.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cites, s., 737.73; tobacco, s, $3.50. Total. A.-
park loose sales were somewhat larger
than yesterday, with prices ruling about
the same. though no high prices were
paid Total sales for the week. 1850
pounds, with Il l-2c- highest, wnicn rs
also the highest price of the season thus
far.
Bright loose sales show no change. Of
ferines continue quite large, and mostly
good smokers. Wrappers scarce, and in
good demand at strong prices.
Private trading continues very dull.
with but LITTLE demand for any grade. and
neaere sales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE, MD, December a.
Virginia IS, new, Is 3-iG76; do, Century.
bonds. 81 1896; Baltimore and Ohio,
45ni6; Consolidated Gas bonds, 6s, III
bid; do, SIS. los asked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
LONDON AND PARIS

LONDON, December 10. - Consols.
log l5-l6 for money, and I07 for the ac-
count.
go p. M.-Paris advices quote per
cent. rentes at l0lf., Is cents, for the &C
count.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

RICHMOND. VA. December Is lss
mixed, ssa72c: shortberry. sSq72c.; No.
2 red. nc. Corn-White Virginia, 3sdSIc, {;
No. 2 white, 3sd57c.; No. mixed, go
Is I-ec. Oats-No. mixed, z3d23 l-2c.: No.
8 mixed. 29a22 l-2c.; winter-seed, 2sgSzc-
Rive 45f48c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
LEGAL NOTICES.

LLUAL
DIyJDFND NOTIHF--OLD CITY
~ DANCING ASSEMBLY FUND,
Mott o Is hereby giyen TO the persons named
n the following list, aud 10 the s'rspresenta-
ives who are inter, sted 10 tic siid Fund. TO
pre-ep proc OF the same To the TIA ties, and re-
cerye soch dividends as they may Dc enusied 70
hOBERf y. >INPEk , Trustee,
~ south Broad street, Phiisdelphia.
r Bsrende, Thomas Lea,
koheyt Bss. John NoBfa1mefy,
Charles Baiias. Jsnes hcCuusch,
u.rmnn Baker, John Morrell
1ohn rown wilIism Mckenzie.
Robert Correy. jasper Aoylsn...
4 n .oph Casenoye, San uei Nefeai b,
II nry cy per. Wihfm nontgomerys
Thomas Ewing, 30 epn r. MILLER.
Christian Febriger. Charles Peu',.
Christian febieer. Andrew Porter.
CHRIST IN Fcbinger. Thomas HUSTON, cr
1h,mas Fritz immoDs, husfos.
a Imam Gibbs. james kesf.
Io,,n On err Jonn warwick.
Tnomas Gaisse, Charles swift.
Hsntaotn Holland, Jhom $ l. >hippen.
l. Jacofy. Lawrence Soc ell
samuel JACKSON, snuxsm H'L1uiLsfts
Thomas Ketland. Philip W ger.
p. I. Lemaixre, James Yard.
$500. fde l4-Iu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
mARsxE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND. DEC. q. iss5.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED.
Steamship Roanoke. Boaz. New, York,
merchandise and passengers; Geprge w.
Allen x Co.. agents.
Schooner Warner Moore. Crockett.
Charleston, rock; Virginia and Carolina
Chemical Company r~-''
Schooner w II. Beebe. Lippincott, New
York, kainite. Virginia and Carolina
Chemical Company.
Schooner Elizabeth s. Lee. -, Phil
adelphia. coal; s. III. Halves * Co.
SAILED. '.s-sf
Steamship Roanoke. Boaz. New York.
merchandise and passengers; George W.
Allen & Co.. agents.
Steamer Poe 1ontas. Graves, Norfolk.
merchandise and passengers: Irwin Welsh
ger. superintendent
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, DEC 18th.
Q3y teiegraph)
ARRIVED
Schooner g. l.. Walcott, Rice. Port
land I
Schooner Governor Ames. Davis. 'Provi-
dence.
Barge Knickerbocker. Boston.
SAILED. ----~
Schooner a. NJ. Anderson, Portland.
Schooner w. Arlington. Providence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14

xAnosAL BAss OF v,nsruA.l
RIrunoxp. Va. pscem or II, ttS6-
OF TH Fac kEs sTrdb:cAkEHAo f6E oF riiIs
H4SE viii be held at the b1nking-houss
on TJEaDAx, the Mtn Day OF i.n9srS.
is e ,,.rs.s Y; L2 sS,Ssss cs'n'sF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14

lies, ATh; shoulders, IS: hams. $3.50
Lard-Qyiet but tirmsr; western steam.
SD nominafly; refined qIte.; Continent,
Is; South American. %S5: compound.
Pork~oulet and easy: msss. Sapr,.
State dairy. lSq23c.; do. creamery. l9U
Csc; western dairy, llgi9c.: Elgins. DC.
Cottonseed-Cil-In better speculative
demand and STEADY; crude; ssltc:; yellow
mon to good. s1.7eqsi.75.
,FreIghts to Liverpool-steady and I'M
Tur entine-More active and firmer at
27ik12sc
Rice-FaIrly active and firm; domestic.
fair TO extra. 3n5$.c.; Japan, skate.
M0lasses-Firm; New Orleans, open ket-
tie, good to choice, new. NQ35c.
Peanuts-Steady
Coffee-steady and 5n2o points up; De-
cember, $l3.7JuSlSD; January. 1885; Feb
fna ~ nS s,l M a s ss59smSSr , APr
sl2l5; spot Rio dull but steady; No. Z.
sugar-Raw dull but steady: fair re-
M R1 @ re sasadss qet A. an s1e s'es sat
loaf and crushed, 5Kc.; graduated. sssu4tc.
BALTIMORE PRODUCE MARKET.
BALTIMORE. MD. December ls.--
wheaf-Dull and easy; No. red. spot,
and December. 66h065%c.; January, &c.
bid May. esl4Hesssc.; steamer No 2 red,
do, on grade, 63AQGG&4c.
Corn-Weak; mixed spot, December.
year, ard January, Shc.; February. S3hW
$5&e.i March, 3 .tc.; steamer mixed,
S SIe southern white SzgSSAc.; do
Oats-Easier; No. white western,
24igae5c.; No. 2 mixed do, 22lza2sc.
.Rye-Quiet; No. 2, 4ff,45c. for nearby;
i6If7c. for western.
Hay-F'irm at <l5.j0fi si6.
Grain Ffefghts-Dull
Other articles unchanged.
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO. ILL, December l2.-The
price OF wheat declined to-day under the
weight of the selling out Of long pro-
perty. heavy line was sold at the
opening, and sales throughout the day
were also made by the late manager
for the suspended firm OF Kennett Hop
kins * Co., the trades being for the ac-
count clients Of that house. The entire
opened at from 81 1-So6ic.. and declined
to 60 3-SQJ0lzc., closing at 601sc.-ikc. under
lie. per busher lower. ~.
Corn-The weakness of wheat Occa-
stoned selling of corn. with a consequent
| depreciation In values. The volume OF
business was not large. and the character
OF the trade was purely local.
May corn opened at 2S74c., and declined
to q 3-SaZshc., closing at 2sl5c. bid-l-fc
under yesterday. Cash corn was LA nc
per bushel lower
Oais-Nothing calculated to help oats
In the face OF a declining wheat market
was TO hand. and through force OF habit
or OF sysmpathy. they followed the course
Of the inner grain. The trading attracted
no particular attention, and was devoid
OF any feature worthy OF special mention
May oats closed 1-sc. under yesterday
Cash oats were easy.
Provisions-The disposition in product
was TO buy rather than to sell this morn
| ing Outside orders were generally on
that line, and shorts. taking the hint, did
| likewise. A fair business was transacted
but no really significant trading was
brought TO light The firmness was gene
rany maintained throughout the session.
May pork closed 5 cents higher; May
lard and ribs each 2izc. higher
The leading futures ranged as follows:
| Upsniuz. diznesi- LOVES. tosl is.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14

DOCK AND JOB PRINTINGNEAT.
I'D tx SxCUrxD At Jue p6DtAxVa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
Jcc Camp'. Weekly Meeting.

There was a full attendahce at =
Ter was received from Roger p. AMMAN,
of ST. Louis, No. asking Lee Camp to
Aid Miss Alice j. Farley in securing a
government position. The letter was or
dersd 20 be sent 10 Major Jonn w. Ddh,si;;
r. +. Lee" for children, by Mrs. VIII
a statement was made that j. w.
~ ths Vicksburg GIissD Herald. publish
ed July 1913. and that he would be glad
"a send them TO any members OF Lee
Cafnp who desire them. the only requlr :
envelones be forwarded for them. the
Herald was printed on wall paper during
the siege OF Nicksburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14
FINANCIAL.

MONEY To LEND
AT ALL TINES, ON CITY OF RICH
". W. BOWIE.
M 1a-1y No. 4 north Eleventh street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14

Nelson Winston lcolored) was brought
before United States Commissioner
Flesenheimer Thursday evening, charged
with selling tobacco upon which no reNe-
hailed in the sum OF 500 for his future
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14

The post-ofiice at Bluegrass. Russell
county, Va, has been moved one mile
a11 a half east on route 1891: Mary Y.
shoemaker Is the postmaster.
Meadow Station, Va. OF which Robert
D. Eoerhard Is postmaster. Is not a
money order Office.
mere were no appointments Of fourth
sass postmasters In either Virginia or
North Carolina yesterday or to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-14

Cash quotations: Flour was dull; No.
spring wheat. Sc 7-sc.; No. 2 red, 60izfe
60@c. No. 2 corn, p 3-Sc. No. oats.
II l-iG17Izc. Mess pork, N.sodN.Siiz.
Lard, s5.22Iz Short-rfb sides, si.SOgs4-3 90.
Dry-saIted shoulders, $3.50 Short-clear
sides, s425. Whiskey, sl.22.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-03
HE WENT UP.

ender trimmings, was ready, the day
was set, and the cards printed. But,
to use the language of the nineteenth
century, life had soured on Barzr1la,
and a week before the weddings he
was seized with cholera morbus, sand
in few hours was no more.
Mrs. Peaslee was again widow.
She put on the old mourninas-it
was by no means rusty-and wore it
three months. At the end of shat
time she got little bilious, and
black was not becoming, so she went
back to the lavender.
Squire Legro began to visit her.
The squire was man of wealth, and
Mrs Peaslee considered herself very
fortunate when he proposed. Again
the bridal-day was appointed; put,
alasl fate was still unpropitious, and
stepped in between the widow and
her fond hopes of felicity in the shape
of Annie Tracey, the squires scam
stress, who threatened to sue the
squire for a breach of promise. This
was too much for that worthy ge1stle-
man, and he packed up his movables
and escaped His hat was found on
the shore of Swift river, together
with note directed to Annie ands the
widow, saying that he preferred dAath
to disgrace. and announcing his in
tention to shuttle of, /" etc.
His body was never found, anA q
year afterward he was seen in the
fiesh-fulI $50 pounds of tin Chica-
go, along with his wife. and pair OF