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The record-union., 1896-01-04
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
Proceedings of the second Days Ses.
sion of the Oakland Convention.

Proceedings of the Second Days Ses-
sion of the Oakland Convention.
OAKLAND, Jan. 3.-The second days
session of the California Teachers As
sociation's annual meeting was even
more largely attended than yesterday.
The first paper read was the report Of
the Committee on Manual Training,
which contained some valuable recon-
mendations.
Next followed an address by Walter
]. Kenyon of Stockton on What Has
Been Done in Elementary, Secondary
and Special Schools.
Then came paper by James A. Addi-
colt of San Jose on The Recommends
ton Of Courses Desirable and Feasible
for Elementary Schools"
Walter N. Bush of San Francisco fol-
lowed on the same subject.
Manual Training was then dis
cussed informally, after which the re-
port of the committee on that subject
was unanimously adopted.
Great interest was manifested in the
proceedings of the afternoon, when the
election of officers took place. The bal
loting resulted in the election of J. w.
Linscott of Santa Cruz as President.
Mrs. Frances Dean of San Francisco
and F. NJ. Miller Of San Diego as Vice
Presidents. Miss Anna Murphy Of Sac
ramenco (re-elected) as Secretary, F.
w. Hall of Oakland as Assistant Secre-
tary, ]. w. McClymonds of Oakland
Railway Secretary, and Miss Bessie G.
HasIam of Santa Cruz Treasurer.
san Jose was selected as the meet
tng-place for this year, the vote stand
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HIS WIRES WE'RE CROSSED.
How Mr.. Boggs Misunderstood the In
quiring Policeman.


Old Boggs is very deaf-so much sc
that he relies more on watching the
speakers lips in conversation than he
does on his ears. He was on his way
home one night not long ago while the
wind was blowing very hard and a
loosened sign came down and cut quite
a cash in his forehead.
The next morning he started tc
walk down town, his thoughts running
on the wind the night before and pre-
suming that most everyone else was
thinking and talking on the same sub
ject. On an opposite corner he saw a
policeman with whom he had a passing
acquaintance, and he went over to
speak to him.
His first salutation, thought Boggs
will naturally be: Good morning
then he will say: How is Mrs. Boggs :?
then probably speak Of the windstorm' y
Good morning, Mr.. Boggs,'' said the
officer
Good morning" responded Boggs.
How did the wind strike you?' asked
the policeman.
Very well-quite well. thank you, =
said Mr.. Boggs.
Wife well?" was the next query of
the peace guardian.
'I should remarxl" exclaimed Boggs,
''just look at that!v and he removed
his hat and exhibited his forehead,
crossed with strips of sticking plaster.
well, she must be la-la," thought
the policeman, as he started down the
sidewalk swinging his club.-Washing-
ten Star.
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NARROW ESCAPE.
An Actor Who Came Near Meeting
Death on the Stage.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-John E. KEEL
lard plays the villain and Mrs. Leslie
Carter the heroine in the Heart of
Maryland" at the Heraldsquare The
ater. In the first scene of the third act
Mr.. Kellard attempts to embrace Mrs.
Carter, who seizes a bayonet and stabs
him in the right side.
Mr.. Kellard wears a. leather shield to
protect his body from the thrust. The
leather some way became disarranged
last night, and when, at the proper
time, Mrs. Carter struck at Mr.. Kel-
lard, the bayonet slipped from the
leather shield and entered Mr.. Richards
left side.
When he was struck the actor cried
out in pain and fell. At this the audience
applauded loudly, thinking the fall was
done deliberately. Mr.. Kellard lay in
the position in which he had fallen un-
til the curtain was rung down on the
act, when he was carried to his dress
ing-room by the employees: doctor
found that the bayonet had penetrated
The record-union., 1896-01-04
A MISSING VESSEL
Belief That the Steam Schooner Mis-
chief Has Been Lost.

VICTORIA B. c. }, Jan. 3.-Local
navigators have given up as lost the
steam schooner Mischief, Captain H. B.
Foote, which started from here on a
trip down the west coast of Vancouver
Island nearly four weeks ago. Under or
binary circumstances the steamer
should have returned within ten days
at least. Her owners cannot account
for the delay, but are hopeful that she
is storm bound at some coast point be-
yond reach of communication.
The Mischief left here, carrying a
heavy cargo and several passengers,
for coast settlements. Her most north
ern port of call was Anatsmo Sound,
and it is between this place and
Chucklesett that she was last reported.
At the latter place she secured forty In
dian hunters for sealing schooners here,
who after waiting in vain nine days
for her return, took passage in another
steamer. Incoming vessels from this
portion of the coast report innumerabla
gales within the past two weeks, and
navigators believe that the Mischief
has come to grief in one of them.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Girton and Matrimony.

Some curious statistician has been at
the trouble Of compiling a report show
ing the number of women who, after
passing out of Girton and Newman
during the last fifteen years, have con-
descended to the marriage state. With
the announcement that of 1500 only
200 have deserted the cold and classic
groves of learning for the frivolous fol-
lies of matrimony it will at once be seen
that Girton is not considered by the
male sex good qualification for matri-
mony.-London Truth
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Highest I'm Leavenng Pova-Latsss U. Govt Repors
R@:A!I! a. Rskdssz RRskidRs
ABSOLUTELY pURR

ing: San Jose 1875, Oakland 113. San
Francisco SO and Sacramento 65.
After an address by Professor Elmer
Brown, papers were read by T. J. Kirk
of Fresno on "Some Thoughts on School
Supervision; The Ethics of the Pub
lie School," by P w. Seach of Los An
geles, and 1.-The Education of the HUI
man Animal" by Thomas P. Bayley of
Berkeley, and adjournment was taken
until evening, when, after delightful
musical programme had been con-
cluded, Professor LIE Conte delivered a
lecture upon THE Effect of the Theory
of Evolution on Education"
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TOPICS OF THE TURF.
Fast Track and Fine Weather at Bay
District Yesterday.
Only Two Favorftes Home in Front
The Racing of Very Ordi-
nary Character.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-A fast
track and fine weather saw but two
favorites home in front to-day. The at
tendance was good but the racing was
very ordinary. The decision of Green
Morris not to race any more horses at
the Bay District track evidently net
tied the officials of the California Jockey
Club, for at a meeting Of the Board of
Stewards held to-day they decided to
accept no more entries from the veteran
horseman. Better late than never, he
notified them yesterday that he would
run no more horses on their track.
About six furlongs, selling, three
year-olds, Unity G to u won, Perseus
(12 to u second, Minnie IL q to -
third. Time-1:13A. Prince Hooker,
Salisbury H., Ell Primero, Lorena II.
and Jack Atkins also ran.
Seven furlongs, selling, light welter-
weights, Morven g to y won, Pearson
(215 to - second, Billy McCloskey (12
to u third. Time-1: :2915. Crawford,
Hanfor6, Lonnie B., San Marcus, Jim
Corbett, Bernardo and Artemus also
ran.
Mile and a quarter, handicap, Clau-
oius Coupled with Sir Walter, to 81
won, G. B. Morris g to u second, Sir
Walter third. Time-2:08. Del Norte
also ran.
One mile, Santiago e to y won, Po-
1aski CA to u second, Heartsease (6 to ID
third. Time-1:42. Imp. Ivy, Myron.
Raindrop and Lucrezea Borgea also
ran.
Six furlongs, Mainstay & to u won,
McLight a to 81 second, Sea Spray go
to u third Time-1:14. Catch EN-,
Ali Baba, Yo Ell Rey imp Utter, Quirt,
Remus, Kathleen and Minnie 1. also ran.
TO-DAY'S ENTRIES.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-Following
are the entries and weights at the Bay
District track tomorrow:
First race, five-eighths of a mile,
maiden three-year-olds, Globe (104),
Alfatus Q0D, Big Chief Q09), Ell
Camen Q09), Rejected Q09), Hagar
900. Won Dunk 112), Clara Johnson
Q02), Huntress (102), Mootalade Q12),
Mt. McGregor II. Q12), Mabel L. GOD,
Colleen Bawn (112), Peixotto GOD,
Japan GOD, Miss Lucy (102).
Second race, Seven-eighths of a mile,
all ages, Fortuna OLD. Uncle Giles
CPD, Comrade Q13), Kamsin 900, Two
Cheers Q2D, Don Cara (98), Hanford
Q10), Marionette OLD, City Girl Gid.
Third race, Pomery Sec handicap,
one mile, all ages, Potentate Q0S),
Rosebud (97). Libertine Q19), install
lator 106), Vinctor Old, Roma 100),
Thelma Q05), Perhaps (96), Oregon
Eclipse 600, Little Cripple 002).
Fourth race, about one and a half
miles, steeplechase, Sir George Q5D,
Esperance CAB, Templemore Q4S),
Burmah Q33), Tom Clark 134), Ade-
lante (124), Malo Diablo Q32). Billy S.
04D, Soon Enough (134), Nellie G..
(136) Rob Roy (134), Alexis Q46).
Fifth race eleven-sixteenths of mile,
Ida H (S3), Miss Garvin (9S), Clara
Johnson (S3), Elsie (S3), Vernon 600,
Suffrage (S3), Articus 00S), Little Bob
Q00) Navy Blue (106), Long Dor Q05),
Montalvo Q0S), Model GOD, ST. Lee
(94).
Sixth race, about three-fourths of a
mile, selling, Wheel of Fortune (95),
Jennie W. (95), Gold Bug (92), Derfar-
gilla (9S), Emma D. 600, Sir Richard
Q01), Clacquer (95), imp. Autonomy
(95), Bravura 600, Hymn (9O, Adam
(9D, Chartreuse II. GOD, Tim Murphy
(9T), Fly (94), Toano Q02).
The record-union., 1896-01-04
The Mail Recovered.

UKTAH, Jan. 3.-Word reached the
Sheriff this evening that the mail taken
from the Willis stage had been recov-
cred. 1t was found close to where the
tracks of the robbers were lost by the
hounds. Its discovery at this point
bears out the theory of the officers, and
it is looked upon as an important cir
cumstance in the chain of evidence
against a certain person now under
suspicion. Under-Sheriff Philo Handy
leaves at once to bring the recovered
mail to town. Important developments
are expected upon his return in the
morning.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
BOND QUESTION.
Secretary Carlisle to Issue Statement
on the Subject.

NEW YORK, Jan. A special
from Washington to a morning paper,
dated January 4th, says Secretary Car
Isle will to-day issue a full statement
to the public on the bond question 1t
will almost undoubtedly announce that
the President will order public loan
This information comes from source
which makes it impossible to question
its truth. The exact terms of the state
ment are still unsettled, but the chances
are ten to one that the loan will be of
fered to the public first If that fails,
the Government will fall back on the
syndicate. The bond call had been ar
ranged for Monday.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
HOLLIS HITCHCOCK.
Death of WeIl-Known and Wealthy
California Pioneer.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-Holhs
Hitchcock, one of the best known and
weaIthiest California pioneers, died this
evening. Mr.. Hitchcock came to Cali
fOrnia from Eastern Canada in 1852
and has since been a conspicuous figure
in California history. His vast hold
ings of lands are estimated to be worth
several million dollars. and he con-
trolls great deal of stock in Pacific
Coast banks and various enterprises
His heirs, about fifty in number, are
principally residents of Eastern Can
ada. Mr.. Hitchcock was 70 years Of
age and unmarried.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
BER SKULL SPLIT OPEN.
Peculiar But Fatal Accident to an In
dian Girl.

SANTA CRUZ, Jan. 3-Miss Louise
Helena Santiago, a daughter of Santi-
ago, an Indian well-known throughout
Southern California, and the only sur
viving daughter of large family. lost
her life in a peculiar manner this after
noon.
The young woman lived with her only
brother Juan Santiago, in a small
house near the banks of the San Lo-
renze River. This afternoon a gang Of
men were blasting stumps out of the
river bottom. Miss Santiago was stand
ing in the doorway of her home, when
a rock, thrown by the force of the ex-
plosion, struck her in the center of the
forehead, splitting her skull open, and
causing instant death.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
To Prison for Life.

LINCOLN (Neb.), Jan. 3.-Judge
Holmes to-day sentenced George w.
Davis to the penitentiary for life Da-
Wis was convicted recently of wrecking
a Rock Island passenger train near
Lincoln, whereby eleven lives were lost.
His attorneys made a hard fight for a
new trial, alleging irregularities in the
trial, among which were unsustained
charges of jury bribing. Judge Holmes
overruled all their motions, and passed
sentence. Davis protests his innocence,
and the case may go to the Supreme
Court on appeal
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Ex-DIsTRIoT ATTORNEY PAGE.
He is Confined at Police Headquarters.
at New York.

at New York.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-James D. Page,
formerly District Attorney of San Fran
cisco, was remanded back to police
headquarters until Friday at his own
request to-day. 1t is said that he has
been wanted in San Francisco since
May last, when, it is alleged, he was in
dicted for the embezzlement of 81 1862
belonging to Louis Lechtnager, for
whom he was acting as guardian. Page
refused to say anything about his case.
1t is stated that he fled from San Fran
cisco on May 2Sth of last year.
Last Friday Acting Captain O'Brien
received a telegram from Chief of Po-
lice Crowley of San Francisco asking
that sharp lookout be kept in this
city for Page, as it was believed that
he had come here from Salt Lake city,
where he was located on December 18th
Page was arrested this afternoon near
the Postoffice
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Relief for Armenfans.

LONDON, Jan. 3.-The correspond
ent of the United Press at Constanti-
nople telegraphs under date of January
I'd, saying: The Porte has informed
United States Minister Terrell that
Americans shall be permitted to distrib-
ute relief to the Armenian sufferers at
Harpoot without hindrance.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
ST. LOUIS EXPLOSION.
Six Deaths and Four Missing the Re-
port of the Police.

port of the Police.
ST. LOUIS, jan 3.-Six dead and
four missing was the report of the po-
lice when the work of digging out the
ruins of the wrecked buildings ended
this evening. An unfounded rumor was
circulated that three corpses were
found at 2 p. m. Work is almost impos-
sible at night, as electric light wires
were torn out by the explosion, but it
will be resumed tomorrow with a
double force. The total losses foot up
$95, 900, insured for one-fourth.
Insurance adjusters have learned
that there were 80 cases of cannon
crackers, made of dynamite, stored in
the Grubb commission house. The city
ordinance prohibits the storing of more
than five pounds of explosives at one
place. This discovery is likely to nullify
insurance policies, and result in dam
age suits.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Fatally Cut with a Razor.

PESCOTT (Kas.), Jan. AT dance
last night John Messer, while intoxi-
Gated, quarreled with Sydney Stauffer
and fatally cut him with a razor. Mes
ser then stole a team and started for
the Missouri line. A Sheriff and several
deputies are on his trail, and if cap
tured he will be lynched.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
yenezuelan Commission.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Four of the
FIVE members of the Venezuelan Com
mission will assemble in the diplo-
matte room of the State Department
at IL o'clock tomorrow morning for
the purpose of having an informal
talk over the work before them. Those
who will be present are Justice Brewer,
Professor Dilman, Chief Justice Alvey
and Mr.. Coudert. Mr. White will be
unable to be present. and it is likely
that in the absence organization will be
postponed. The commission will prob
ably hold its session at the residence of
Justice Brewer
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Black burns Calculations Upset.

FRANKFORT Cxy.), Jan. 3.-It is re-
ported on good authority that Repre-
sentative Poor Pop.) has written let
ter pledging himself to vote for a Re
publican for United States Senator
This upsets all of Blackburn's calcula-
tiOnS.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Severe Shock of Eartbouake.

VICTORIA B. c., Jan. "a severe
shock of earthquake was felt here to-
night at 1920 o'clock Many citizens.
believing the shock TO be that pro-
duced by the falIing-in of some large
roof or like cause, hurried into the
streets, while Others realized the situ-
alton at once from the peculiar move
ment of the earth and the general jar
ring of structures.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Estate of Eugene Fie1d

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-The estate of the
late Eugene Field was brought into
the probate court to-day on a petition
OF the widow for letters of administra-
ton. The estate is valued at $25, 900,
all in personal property. Besides this
there is the poets home, valued at $10,-
OOO to $4,000, which he had conveyed
to bis wife some time before his death.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Fresno County,s Citrus Fair.

FRESNO, Jan. 3.-Fresno County
Citrus Fair opened most auspiciously
this evening. The display was consid-
erably larger than anticipated, and the
attendance exceeded expectations. The
exhibits are beautifully arranged, and
the exposition hall presents a very at
tractive appearance
The record-union., 1896-01-04
A Young Girl commits suicide.

SANTA ROSA Jan. 3.--Miss Mary
Harris the sixteen -year-oId daughter
of Thomas Lake Harris, founder of the
Fountain Grove Colony, committed sui
eide in that settlement last night by
taking strychnine, while suffering from
mental alteration
The record-union., 1896-01-04
The Roll-CalI.

Bellorini has been appointed inspector
of an educational establishment. Enter
ing upon his functions. he addressed the
pupils as follows:
Attention, young gentlmen. | will
now call over the names; but as the old
method takes too long. will simplify it
thus: All those who are absent, raise
their hands p'-Motto per Pidere.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Train on the valley Road pitched

STOCKTON, Jan. 3.-A Valley Road
construction train consisting of twelve
cars was ditched this morning two miles
from the Stanislaus River. The cars
were badly damaged and considerable
difficulty was experienced in removing
the wreckage.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Railway Mail service.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Postmaster-
General Wilson to-day appointed L. T.
Myers of Richmond, Va, Assistant
General Superintendent of the Railway
Mail Service. This office has been va
cant for over a year.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Wong KIM Ak A CITIZEN.
The Fact Of His Birth in This Country De-
teFminsd Conclusive Evidence.
Important Decision Rendered by U. s.
District Judge Morrow.

The Safety Of the Steam Schooner
Mischief, Which Departed From
Victoria on a Trip Down the Coast
of Vancouver Island Four Weeks
Ago, Despaired ot-Navigators Give
Up the Vessel as Lost During One
of the storms Which Have Lately
Been Prevailing Up North.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
Gold Reserve.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The treas
ury gold reserve stood to-day, with all
reported Withdrawals out, at S61, ,626.-
000
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Richards body about two inches below
the heart. The wound is not serious.
Although somewhat weak, Mr.. Kel-
lard appeared in the last act.
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WINTER UNDERVESTS,
38C Each.

Twenty dozen Ladies Natural Gray Under
vests high neck and long sleeves. Splendid
weight ior winter wear. They are made of
fine all-cotton thread and will not shrink
in washing.
The record-union., 1896-01-04
NECK SCARFS.
O8c Each.

A lot of Black Coney Neck Scarfs with
natural heads. These are protection to
the neck and are very stylish as we'll
The record-union., 1896-01-04

This cold weather makes splendid blanket
business. If you have not already bought
don't overlook seeing the Large White
Wool Blankets, with attractive borders, that
we are selling at IS 90 pair.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-01
LENGTHY SNAKE STORY.
d Point In Dispute Which Is as Yet
Awaiting Settlement.

w
Awaiting Settlement.
a rather sunburned but good looking
farmer made his way up to the snake
EDITORS desk and stood there waiting to
be heard. The snake editor looked up
into his kindly face, with it's faraway
gaze, and smiled welcome in spite of
himself
"Good morning." he said as pleas
antly as if his visitor had money.
How are youi" responded the visit
or. Tim from Montgomery county,"
"Is that so?" greeted the editor.
Yes, that's so," said the visitor,
pulling up chair and gazing far away.
What came in for" he went on
unanimously, Twas to ask you ques-
tion. You are the snake editor, they told
me down stairs"
"That's right. What can do for
your"
II don't know. P'raps you can an
swer my question and p 'raps you can It. {"
"What is it?"
you're the man that Loudoun coun-
tvs been posting on her snake crop,
amt you!"
yes
II thought so. Well, we've got
snakes in Montgomery county, too, as
we'll as they have in Loudoun.
do you want to get up competitive
exhibition?"
"Oh, no." he said, gently as ring
doves COO II only want to tell how we
are fixed on snakes just now in Mont
gomery and submit question. You
see, it's this way: We catched snake
on our place yesterday-or ruther we
partly did, for he amt oil catched yet,
and'-
"Hold on!" exclaimed the editor
"How can that be?''
Its just the way we are doing it in
Montgomery, said the visitor calmly.
1--WE found him coming out of n hole in
the rocks, and there was Is feet of him
out of tho hole at tho time we seen him.
The rest of him was printing under
ground toward Loudoun, and Judging
from where we stopped him coming out,
the other end Of him will likely reach
clean across the river over into Loudoun.
If he's all in Montgomery, it, s all right.
and we'll pull him OH out, but if the
biggest half Of him is over on Loudoun
and he's Loudoun county snake, by
gum, we propose to shove him back and
let those Landowners take care of their
own. The question want you to settle
is which county ought to have the credit
of the snake?"
The VISITORS faraway look changed
into one of panied perplexity, and the
snake editor asked for further time-
Washington Star.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-01
ROBBED IN A PYRAMID.
Experience of n baltimore Man With TIN
Arabs of Egypt.

Experience of n Baltimore Man With the
Arabs of Egypt.
DR.. James j. Mills of Baltimore made
visit to Europe and Egypt. He passed
through an experience that was as I'M
pleasant as it was novel-that of being
held up and robbed within the gloomy
and musty walls of the great pyramid
of Cheops, by tho Nile Discussing the
trip, DR.. Mills said:
"If had to 1.-Two in foreign city, it
would either be Paris or Cairo. Cairo
is unlike any other city in the world.
There is strange mingling of the white
faces of the Greeks with the inky black
faces of the Nubians and Sudanese
and tho yellow skinned Arabs, who con-
stitute the hulk Of the population. Of
course wanted to visit the pyramids,
and l undertook to do it without being
accompanied by dragoman. Against
the advice of friends, set ont on the
back of donkey, with no attendant
save the donkey boy. As the boy could
speak no English and could speak no
Arabian, we did not talk much
ave were followed out of Cairo by a
swarm of beggars. whose only cry was
'Backsheesh. backsheesb When we
reached the vicinity of>the pyramids, we
were met by horde of Arabs, who
could speak but a few words of broken
English. They VOLUNTEERED to take me
inside the pyramid. With two of tho
wild looking sons Of the desert we en-
tered the great pyramid of Cheops, de-
scendlng long, gloomy passages, passing
the Drink OF an enormous we'll, travers-
ing footway which led along by the
tombs of numerous dead and up mar
row passageway with floor as smooth
as glass.
Here the ascent was so steep that it
was necessary for one Arab to 90 in
front and pull me along, while the 9th
er came behind and pushed. When we
reached the end of this passageway, we
sat down to rest. The atmosphere was
sitting, while myriads Of black bats
flew clumsily about and gave on un-
canny appearance to the place 1t was
then that my two Arab guides began to
think of 'backsheesh' and ask in Eng
lish, which I could understand painful
ly well, how much money had. 1t was
no place TO argue with them, for if they
had left mo there I might have been
there yet.
81 tried to mako them think that
did not understand, but the result of it
all was that they turned my pockets in
side out and took all tho money 1 had.
Then they piloted me out in great glee
and told mo that I was q 'valy gIud
man. I got back to Cairo as soon as I
could, and there my friends told me
might have well expected to have been
robbed. Baltimore American.