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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-02

dearest delight is to start in motion the
great machinery which illumines nearly a
twentieth of the whole world.
Strange to say this little child of Liberty
loves the statue better than she loves her
dolls and sits and looks at it for hours.
She never tires of running up the stairs
that lead, inside the statue, up to the
arm and so on up into the torch; and is
never as pleased as when she has little
playmates from the city visit her in the
statue
Liberty's little girl will soon go to school
in New York. 1t is only fifteen minutes
sail from the statue to New York city and
little boat carries passengers back and
forth every hour. Into this little boat
Libertys little girl with her little brothers
takes passage and in a few minutes she
is in New York. AS yet she is too small
to go regularly for the trip is sometimes
rough one, but soon she will be regu-
lar attendant at one of New York's public
schools.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-02

Down in New York bay there lies an
island of historic note, known as Bedloe's
Island. From its position in the very CEN
ter of the group of islands in the middle
of the harbor it came to be known as Cen
ter Island and when the famous Statue
of Liberty was brought over here it was
located upon this island to stand in the
very middle of the bay; and the island
was called Liberty Island or Bedloe's
Island.
Bedloes Island Is very small piece of
land washed on all sides by the bay. but
upon this island there rests statue which
lights the whole of the harbor.
The great Statue of Liberty lifts in her
mighty arm a big torch and this torch
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-02
Origin of the Term "Cracker"

From the Mobile Register.
A Texas contemporary is authority for the
statement that the name Cracker" as APP
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
500 Reward, 800.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and
giving the strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature IN
doing its work. The proprietors have
40 much faith in its curative powers,
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
~ Address. f. J. CHENNY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggist, roc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
The Gus Sun Rising MinstreIs.

At the Opera House Friday, the
Gus Sun Rising Minstrels will be seen
for one night only. The organization
is composed, it is stated, of thirty-five
artists, eulled from the best tai
ent of the country, among whom we
mention, Henry j. Yorkey, the prince
of entertainers, principal endman and
monologuist; Brooks and Carr, song
and dance artists; Lambert and Mack,
female burlesquers; Ivy and Mack,
late of the principal halls of Europe;
w. N. Miller, Americas famous bari
tone; Sam Drane, song and dance
comedian, John Lynch, the worlds
greatest high wire artist; Gus Sun,
the worlds greatest equilibrist, Jug
gler and balancer, besides large num-
Der of singers, musicians and dancers
The entertainment will open with a
sLawn Tennis" First Part, embel
lished with beautiful costumes, special
scenery and mechanical effects. Seats
now on sale at Hoffecker's Drug Store
Prices, 25, 35 and so cents.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
Used by British IN Africa.

Capt G. G. Dennison is well known
all over Africa as commander of the
forces that captured the famous rebel
Galishe. Under date of Nov. 4, 1897,
from Vrybnrg, Bechuanaland, he
writes: "Before starting on the last
campaign bought quantity of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy, which L used myself when
troubled with bowel complaint, and
had given to my men, and in every
case it proved most beneficial" Fol-
sale by Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna,
and t. l.. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The Steamer Hildgarde will leave as
follows the first week in December
Smyrna Landing-Friday 1st, p. m. ,
Monday 4th, A p. M, Wednesday 9th,
1O4 a. m, Friday sth IL a. m,
Philadelphia-Saturday end, 2 p. m. Il,
Tuesday 9Th, p. m, Thursday 7th.
6 p. M, Saturday 9th, 10 a. m.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
Pay Up and Get Farm Jour-
nal for Five Years.


By special arrangement made with
the publishers of the Farm Journal,
we are enabled TO offer five year sub
scription to that paper, to every new
subscriber who pays for the SMYRNA
TIMES one year ahead; and the same
offer is made to every old subscriber
who will pay all back dues and one
year in advance-both papers for the
price of ours only.
In order to get the Farm journal
as a premium for advance payment il
will be necessary to walk right up to
the captains office, for we have only q
limited number of five-year subscrip-
tions to dispose of. The Farm Jour
nal is on a solid foundation and per-
fectly trustworthy.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

81 was selected out Of many appli-
cants because was Goldey College
graduate, /" writes young man. Write
to-day to II. S. Goldey, Wilmington,
Del, for the new free catalogue.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Right Goods, Right Prices, Right
Styles at Diamond State Shoe Store.
Commerce street. T
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Before buying Southern grown
peach trees, Japan plum and Keiffer
pear trees, get prices of J. B. FAIRIES.
Smyrna, Del. r
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
Dissolution Of Partnership 4!

SMYRNA, DEL, Nov. 8, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the partner
ship heretofore existing between John @.
Mannering and George Herbert Williams
trading under the firm name of Mannering
& Williams, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent, and the business will be
continued by John O. Mannering, at the
old stand ON Commerce street, Smyrna,
Del. All accounts due the firm should be
settled Immediately, and all having ac-
counts against the firm should present the
same to John G. Mannering
JOHN @. MANNERING,
GEORGE HERBERT WILLIAMS.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The regular monthly missionary
collection at Asbury M. E. Sunday
School, Sunday afternoon, amounted
sl4.55, an increase of 1924 over last
year.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The post Office will be closed to-mor
row from IL to 3 O'Clock, and from 6
until p. m.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

We are indebted to Mr.. Geo. nj.
Slevenson for a pound of Partridge q
Aiehardson's celebrated Philadelphia
ANDY. Mr.. Stevenson will make this
0ne OF his leading Christmas candies
aud will sell them at 80 cents per
pound. Their flavor and neatness in
'OA arrangement is equal to the high
Priced candies.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

A man will go off and get loaded,
whlle gun must be loaded before it
will go off.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The steamer Elizabeth Van Solver
from Leipsic, has a month of full loads
contracted for and with outside freight
has more business than can be at
tended to each trip.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
The SMYRNA TIMES.
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NORTH 7.15, s.42, $50, A. NJ, S.41, 5.21, P. M.
SOUTH 9.2S, 11.57, A.. M, s.41, 5.21, s.O3 T. N
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
Short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.

Short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Oysters at Stevenson's.
Books, popular prices, at Dunn's.
Chicken Salad on Saturdays at Ste
venson's.
Cash distributor of first grade coal.
". A. Winford. 7
The next thing to follow Thauksgiv-
ing in the country, is hog-killing.
Best made Footwear, at Diamond
State Shoe Store, Commerce street.
W. A. Winford will sell you No.
coal cheap for cash. I
See advertisement of S. J. Reynolds
Valuable store property for rent.
John c. Mannering has greatly i'm
proved with paint and paper, the bar
Der shop of J. b. HUM.
Over twenty-five thousand bushels
of oysters have been taken by tongs
from Leipsic and Simon's Greek.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of the president,
Monday evening, Dec. 4th, at half pas
seven. Sec'y.
Mr.. W. A. Winford, III addition to 6
new coal wagon, secured for himself
last week, a pair of bay matched
horses.
The steamer Brady, while off fol
Wednesday and Thursday, will re
ceive a coat of white paint. The worl
is being done by J. E. Carter.
Cummings, the Wilmington photog
rapher, is here every Wednesday
Gallery, Post Office Building. Fines
class of work at reasonable prices.
The poultry stores in the way o
turkeys and others of the feathereC
tribe, have the appearance this week o
an approaching holiday.
Mrs. E. K. Behmler advertises more
than 1000 brand new toys. See wha
she says in her advertisement abou
kinds, prices, &C., for the Christina
season.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Tomorrow will be general holiday.
The NJ. E. Mite Society will have
pleasant entertainment at the Opera
House in the evening, at the low price
Of Is Gets a seat.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

'Gunners Notices have been in fire.
quent demand the past week or two by
The farming community, but many
gunners pay no attention to them, and
mat is the provoking part of the busi-
ness. Some are talking of using dose
q powder and shot as a gentle re-
hinder.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Harry Emmons, Esq, of Whining
ton, attorney for John H. Smith, will
sell at Public Sale on Wednesday,
Dec. 9th at D Deakyneville, the household
goods, farm implements, stock &C., OF
the late Mary A. Wallace.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The general report is that game OF
all kinds is very scarce. 1t will be re-
membered that the blizzard of last
winter was accompanied by terrible
weather conditions. The most of the
game was killed.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
Communicated.
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
Nrrr-.1o No. 7Qkl 1000


OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
CHICAGO, Nov. 18th, 1899.
Mr.. r. d. HoFFECKER,
Editor of the smyrna TIMES,
Nh Dear Sir:-I have before me q
copy of the SMYRNA TIMES, issued
Wednesday afternoon, June 28, 1899.
On the first page, last column, of this
paper there appears the following
statement:
"Rev. G. w. Dame, former rector of St.
Peters Episcopal Church, of this town, now
of Baltimore, has received from the Univer-
sity of Chicago, the honorary degree of S. T.
D., doctor of Sacred Theology"
write to say, that the University of
Chicago has never conferred the de-
gree of S. L. ID. upon any person. 1t
does not confer honorary degrees. The
degree has therefore not been confer
red upon the Rev. G. W. Dame by the
University of Chicago.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM X. HARPER.
[Our information was wrong in the
article published June, 2S, 1899. We
have recently received a communica-
| ton from the Rev. G.. W. Dame, of
Baltimore, in which he says: "There is
no mistake about my having received
the degree of s. I. d. from not the
University of Chicago, but THE WEST
nEN UNIVERSITY of Chicago; since
have the sheepskin in my safe received
from Prof. d. g. Byers, of 1853 Van
Bnren street, Chicago, ILL.,, the secre
tary of the University Faculty.'']
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
PART 1,

Music ...................... Orchestra
Vocal Solo. o................W. o. HOffecker
"SIX CUPS OF CHOCOLATE"
A Piece of Gossip in One Act.
CHARACTERS.
Miss Adeline Won Lindan, Ga German girD
Miss Helen Collins
Miss Marion Lee, Ga transplanted Southern
GRID D...........M Miss Beulah HAZEL
Miss Dorothy Green, Ga New Englander)
Miss Marion Start
Miss Hester Beacon Ga Bostonianl -
:....::......... Miss Nina Wells
Miss Beatrix VanKortland, "a New Yorkerl
Miss Emma Hazel
Miss Jeanette Durand, Ga French girl)
...................M Miss Agnes Carrow
Music. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Orchestra
PARTS II.
Music. c....................C .Children's Chorus
THE SNOw-CAP SISTERS"
A Farce by Ruth McEnery Stuart.
CHARACTERS.
Granny Snow, (mother of eleven daughters)
Mrs. Marion Coverdale
Miss Patti-Lind Snow, Ga prima donna)
Misses Loueesy and Louizy Snow, twin
Misses Helen Lewis and Bertha Price
The Dumb Miss Snow, Ono namel ....:
.................M Miss Flora Wells
Miss Ella Snow, (elocutionist). ...
-. -; 800: Miss. Emma HAZEL
Miss Susan Deplora Snow, (who mourns a
lost lover) .. Miss Agnes Carrow
Wing Foo, (the celestial Miss Snow.
.............. Miss Fannie TAYLOR
Miss Jo- Hanna jim Mimy Snow, "a woman's
righter). ........ Miss Beulah HAZEL
Miss Yaller Buff Snow, Gan artist .....
....................Mi Miss Marion Start
The Late Lamented Miss Snow. (in wax
..................M Miss Sadie Anthony
Miss Sappho Sonnetina, (poet) 49,.
.................Mi Miss Helen Collins
Miss Marie Elise, Ga French daughter)..
..............M Miss Blanche HAZEL
Gravy, Ga little colored boy super. -.
...................... Donald Cloak
Music ic................C Children's Chorus
Orchestra.
The chart at George M. Stevenson's
Ice Cream Saloon. Tickets, including
reserved seats. Is cents.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Those who do the most criticising
are generally the ones most in need of
criticism.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Most profitable Fruit trees-KE1FFER
pear and the peach that avoids damag-
ing frosts of Spring-the new EVER
BEARING, can be had at the Milford
Nurseries, Milford, Del.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
Closing of Mails.

Going North.-7OO, 925 A. NJ, 800, 500
fM
Going SOuth-9.0O A. NJ, and 5.OOP.M.
For Clayton, Chestertown, etc., 500 A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINMENT.

Program to be Given Under the Auspices
of the M. E. Mite Society.
The following is the program in full
for an entertainment to be given in the
Opera House, Thanksgiving night,
under the Mite Society of the M. E.
Church:
PART 1.
Vocal Solo. o...............W. o. Hoffecker
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Cummings, the Wilmington photog-
rapher, is here every Wednesday.
Gallery, Post Office Building. Finest
class of work at reasonable prices.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Mrs. E. K. Behmler advertises more
than 1000 brand new toys. See what
she says in her advertisement about
kinds, prices, &C., for the Christmas
season.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The poultry stores in the way of
turkeys and others of the feathered
tribe, have the appearance this week of
an approaching holiday.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The prices have been slashed
and you can purchase any of these
goods at unheard of figures.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The steamer Brady, while off for
Wednesday and Thursday, will re-
ceive coat of white paint. The work
is being done by J. E. Carter.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Cash distributor of first grade coal.
". A. Winford. T
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The next thing to follow Thauksgiv-
ing in the country, is hog-killing.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Mr.. W. A. Winford, III addition to a
new coal wagon, secured for himself
last week, a pair of bay matched
horses.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

See advertisement of S. J. Reynolds
Valuable store property for rent.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Oysters at Stevenson's.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of the president,
Monday evening, Dec. 4th, at half past
seven. Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

Over twenty-five thousand bushels
of oysters have been taken by tongs
from Leipsic and Simon's Greek.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-15
VIII Sue the Company.

A short time ago we mentioned the
loss Of $500 from a package Of money
sent by the Commercial Bank of Iron
Mountain, To III. +. Christensen 4
Company, az Amusa Detectives were
put at work and every effort made
to locate the missing money but, su
lar. IL has not not been located.
The money WAS counted out at the
bank by Cashier Evans and the count
was checked up by the bookkeeper OF
the bank when the package was deliv-
cred To the express company. When
the money arrived Mt Amasa il was
delivered immediately to Mr.. Christen-
son who counted 1t out in the presence
of his vile and found il To be $500 short
~ the amount claimed 20 have been
placed in the package. He notified the
bank Immediately and that institution
started "a search for the money.
In the meantime Agent Cole, the
express company's Wan at Iron
Mountain, resigned his position but
there was nothing in this move to
establish the whereabouts OF the missing
money. The bank charged up the deficit
TO Christensen q Company who will
have To stand the loss unless 10 can be
located. We understand that suit will
he started against the express company
by Christensen To recover the shortage.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-15

courts against the city 10 obtain the
money due upon them. Such conduct
upon the part al the city would dis
nstrously affect our credit FOR long
period Of time and cannot he tolerated
either upon grounds of expediency or
OF honesty. To raise the amount
needed for this purpose by direct taxa
ton this year would he too burdensone
upon our tax-paying citizens and
should, II possible, be- avoided. IL
would appear, therefore, that the only
wise course open to us in this connection
IL 10 take the proper and necessary
strps tu issue reiunding bonds, with the
proceeds of which the bonds in quest ion
may be- retired. This subject will be
brought To Your attention again in
season t. take action in the matter.
mud. ia the nnean time commend il tn
your earnest consideration.
The various funds. which il will be
wise to raise la the city during the
present year. are more numerous than
we have been accustomed to in the
village, but the total amount oi money
carried by them will not be so compare
lively greater. A contingent fund
should be raised To defr,iy the contin-
gent and other expenses of the city for
the payment al which from some other
fund no provision ia made. So also,
there should he "A fire department fund,
IA water fund, "a public building fund,
police fund. AN interest and sinking
fund. n light fund and poor innd. How
much will he needed for ench 81 these
funds can better he determined later
than ut the present time. In many az
the funds very little will be needed, while
IN Others comparatively more will be
found essential and desirable. We will
be aided in n material way by the money
which will accrue to the city from the
liquor licenses.
Under the scheme al taxation provid-
eel Tor the city the supervisor Of each of
the wards will make an nssessment roll
Tor his ward. The Supervisors, the
Mayor and the city Attorney constitute
a board OF equalization and review Of
the assessment rolls OF the city The
State and County taxes apportioned a.
the city are spread upon the same roll
with the various city taxes, as will also
he the city's portion Of the township
school tax. The arrangement may.
therefor, be best understood by regard
ing each ward OF the city as analogous
Tor the purpose OF taxation, To an ordi-
nary organized township.
There are other matters to which
might, with propricty and perhaps with
some advantage, refer upon this occa-
sion but the time is lacking and they will
have To be postponed TO IA subsequent
date.
trust that our relations with each
other as city officials will be pleasant
and harmonious and that we can CO.
operate during our terms with IN
efficiency that will vigorously promote
the best interests and prosperity 81 our
people and our city.
Crystal Falls Mich, April 10Th. 1899.
.IonN III. Parks. Mayor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-15
Remarkable cure OF rheumatism.
Kenna. Jackson CO.. w. Va.

kenna, Jackson CO., w. Va.
About three years ago my wife had an
attack of rheumatism which confined
her to her bed for over month and rem
dered her unable to walk n step without
assistance, her limbs being swollen to
double their normal size. MIR. s. Mad
dox insisted on my using Chamberlain
Pain Balm. ! purchased fiIty-cent
bottle and used IL according to direct
ions and the next morning she walked To
breakfast without assistance in any
manner, and she has not had similar
attack Since.-A. u. Parsons. For sale
at Coles Pharmacy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-15
Cows for Sale.

Having decided To change my grade oI
cattle | will sell all the cows that own
ut the present time. Persons seeking
f"r good family cows will do we'll To look
my stock over.
ANTONY DAVIS,
Dunn Mine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-15
Dunn Mine,

All 81 those who know themselves In
debted to.A. l.. Bach are hereby notified
that all accounts will be collected by w.
X. Dawson, justice Of the peace. after May
1st. as ! must BE- absent much Of the
time alter that date.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-15
Blue Serges, Clay Worsteds,
Novelty Plaids. Etc.

We earnestly invite the public TO
call and inspect the only line of
Up-to- Date clothing in the city.
We have just received an ele
CANT line OF Millinery: Shapes
Sailors. Flowers, Wreaths, etc.
Give us call before you pur-
chase elsewhere.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-29
Monday Bargains in the Basement.

Wire Potato Washers. &c.
China Egg Cups. 90.
Dish Mops. &c.
Can openers. &c.
Nickel Stove I4fl.rs. 4c.
Wooden Screw Drivers. &c.
Ladies Pride" Tack Hammers.
BE-
Wire Egg spoons. be-
Wire Cooking Forks. SC.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-29

Glass Lem IN Squcez4rs, SC.
Machine oil Cans. &c.
Cnerping Knives. &C.
Clothes Lines. 80 feet. &c.
Mop ana Brush Silks. q.
SI'lasaefs FOR Wash Stand. I6c.
Fairbanks Gold Dust. iGc.
Wire Cooking IA kcfs. i5c.
Nickel Plated Neil Hammers 49,.
Iiennia Fruit Press. &c.
Iron Frame Wfingers. ii -.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-03

THE CHAMPION MORPHINE FIEND.
accustomed to taking the drug. In adj
dition to his accustomed 6O-grain
daily dose of morphine Bell took 20
or more grains Of caffein every day.
Bell attributes all this to heredity
and blames his Incorporate father.
The physicians at Bellevue and
everybody who has seen Bell are puz-
zled.
Nature made him of strong and
stocky build. He looks like man in
tended for active outdoor work. When
taken to the hospital he was sallow and
thin, his eyes sunken and yellow, his
voice tremulous and indistinct, his
digestion gone.
The only way the physicians at Belle7
vue have been able to do anything with
him is to partially hypnotic him and
make him think he was getting NOR
phine, while, in fact, he was getting
nothing but distilled water. One day,
while in a tranquil mood, he told his
story. He said that long before he was
born his father was a heavy drinker.
The young man would not call him
habitual drunkard; but he drank every
day and very steadily. Young Bell
says that he crayed stimulants from
early childhood. He was a nervous
and excitable youngster, similar in dis
position to his father.
About three years ago, when he was
graduated from the New York coll
lege of pharmacy, he first tasted
liquor. He was astonished at the eff
feet it had upon him, and friend Of
his father abjured him, as he valued
his existence. to let it alone. Two
years ago he began drinking steadily
and then tried morphine to obtain re-
lief from the results of alcoholism. He
started with doses of one-sixth of
grain and gradually increased 1t until
he reached his present enfeedled con-
dition.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-03

opinion Of the bluecoats is not an ex
altcd one. Consequently the report
filled her heart with joy and she pro-
ceeded to celebrate the event.
Mrs. McDermott had attained a con-
dition of unusual exhilaration when
she stumbled across a uniformed Off
Ger. She inquired why he was not on
his way to Santiago. He assured her
that he had no intention to leave the
city. This reply angerd Mrs. McDer-
mott, and she announced promptly that
she could fight the officer to a finish"
The end was that Mrs. McDermOtt
spent the rest Of the night in the Max
we'll street station. Justice Dooley
made the fine 500, and the defendant,
who is 60 years old, went out TO the
bridewell.