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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
Horrible Cases OF Cruelty Penetrated.

The Boston Herald gives an account Of
the barbarous treatment practiced on The
crew Of the British bark Aida by the chief
officers ofthe vessel, which for system Of
refined cruelty SURPRISES even some Of the
acts perpetrated by the niquitous Spanish
Iuquisition. The vessel left Cadix on the
18th of last November with three officers
Captain Ceay, the first mate, the Captains
SOU, and James Conhor, the second mate.
and six men before the mast The vessel
was hardly three days out when the first
act Of cruelty Was performed, and William
johnson was the victim. The first mate.
without the slightest prorocation, poured
boiling hot water over his legs and feet.
and applied 10 him The most proiune
language. On the Isl Of December the
mates called one Of the men into the carpen-
ter shop, pounded him and pnched his ilesl,
so hard as to actually sever it from his
body, then sent him 10 take charge of the
wheel, and wound up by kicking him about
the legs and ankles until they were disloca-
ted II was, however, toward Thomas Pro.
ven. who is mere boy, only eighteen years
Of age, that the officers entertained special
hatred, and it was upon him that the most
barbarous acts were committed. One dav
the first mate ordered him TO him and bring
a coal tar pot and brush. Proven obeyed.
The first mate asked him. did
you ever Cross the trades bctore?1 Prov
en- replied, NO" and, as he opened his
mouth TO say so, the second mate. Connor.
held him by the head, while the first mate
Ceay, thrust the tar brush down the lads throat.
Conner then said There is u second addition of
this you have got disease, but we have got Il
cure for it," He then took Off the lads clothes
and the two fends completely tarred
Not satisfied with thar. each mate got
the boy by the leg and pulled him around and
around the deck, humping him against this thing
and that thing until their victim was too weak to
speak. favorite amusement OF the fends was
to compel Proven to 80 about the deck and suck
the icy bolts. At another time the first mate
ordered him to bring him raint-pot and brush,
and when the boy brought them he and the second
mate lashed his hands behind him and painted
Proven's face and body entirely over They then.
as grand finale thrust the brush down the lad
throat u pom the arrival Of the vessel at port
complaint was made and an order issued for the
arrest of the human devils. The first and second
mates are under arrest, aud The arrival of the
captain from New York is auxiously awaited to
Occord him official attention. Proven is in
critical condition, and fears are entertained that
his in urieS will prove fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY -, 1888

poZENs OF white men of the South have
been sent to the Albany penitentiary, some
of whom have died there, under 4 statute
which the highest court in the land has just
declared null and void by reason of its I'M
eonstitutionalty. If Madam Roland were
alive now well might she repeat her famous
exclamation. But what redress have the
about the tyranny Of monarchical govern
ments. Why, there never was a greater
travesty upon the liberty of the citizen
than that practiced in some Of the L. S.
courts in the South since the war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
a China letter TO the Troy Tipr< of

a China letter to the Troy Tmr~ of i
recent date says:
I'm Canton we visited restaurant where
cats, rats and dogs were served for food.
Dog steak. fried rat or cat stew were 10 be
had at any hour. 1t has been often asserted
that it is only one of the old Peters stories
that the Chinese eat these things. But it is
true. we saw whole puppy stew in a
large kettle. We saw table full of men
satisfying their hunger with dog meat, and
they ate with hearty relish. We saw cats
and pups in cages for sale and rats hung up
waiting for purchasers. The dishes looked
savory and the price Of meal was s'doc
cheap" but we did not indulge in "bow-
bow soup, feline steak or rodent pot
pie. We wern't hungry lust then. Tbe
celestials will tell you rat number one
good eatee.' and show you rats skinned
rats sailed, rats dried. rats hung up by the
tails and rats strung on strings. IF YOU
doubt the genuineness of the article the
proprietor will show you the meat
with hair and tail attached for identi
hcation. Cat meat is said to be fine tonic
and rat Is good for bald-headed men. Pun.
pies and kittens are generally rreferred: old
dogs and Tom cats are apt to be rather
tough Black cats are supposed 10 he more
nutritious than white ones, hence the fol-
lowing advertisement seen in a shop win
dow Black cats served hot at all hours
also snakes, rats and dogs"
We have been reading the substance of the above
all our life, but never haviag visited the celestial
empire could not vouch for its truth 4 few
years ago, however, a missionary who had spent
years in that country shook tho faith of MANY in
this city who had had the notion instilled into
their minds from infancy of the degraded taste of
these Mongolans by stating in Sunday school
room one Sabbath morning that he had resided
several years in Foo Chow, and had no more reason
to suppose the citizens of that place eat rats dogs
cats, &c. than he had 10 think the same were edi-
bic IN Alexandria. He was quiet observer of
Chinese customs. aid in visiting their markets
saw such things only exhibited for sale as were n
De found in all civilized countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

Ar. o. 3. Barksdale. citizen of Albemarle
county, VA who was killed ON the Virginia Mid.
land railway on Monday evening, near Bethel
station. by being run over by the fast train went
I" town on Monday on horseback to attend to
some business. and finding friend who was re-
turning ny the railroad he determined to accom-
psDy hun, ami sent his horse home by the boy,
intending to get oil ut Bethel aud walk To his
residence. Arriving at Bethel the two proceeded
on their way, taking the railroad track, and rs
they got on a small treste they were overtaken
by the Louisville and Washing ton express Be
ing aware of their danger, Mr.. Barksdale pushed
his companion (Mr. Ned Gilbert who is n perfectly
deaf man off the trestle, which was only about
five or six feet high, and either failed to lump
himself fell, and was struck and cut in two,
Mr. Barksdae was about sixty -four years of age.
and leaves a family. The report that he was
under the influence OF liquor was incorrect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

II IT'S editorial comments upon the pres
ent state Of affairs in France the Baltimore
american, republican, says:
The Imperialsts long for the return of
the empire, pretty much as the third-tcrm
ers here long for the extravagances. favor
itisms and perquisites of Grantism. The
parallel betwcen the 306 medalsts in this
country and the Bunapartists of France is
quite striking, and the history Of this COIN
try shows how great power may be WELD
ed by Il small minority which is united by
self-interest and led by bold and unscrupu-
louS men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
TRADE MARK.-The use Of any name ~

TRADE MARK.-The use Of any name or
symbol as a trade mark must be new, to
make an exclusive right to use it as such.
IF the term has ever before been used as an.
plicabe to like article, it cannot be ex-
clusively appropriated 1t is also rule
that if the article is known to commerce in
general by the term claimed as the trade
mark, the claim is il-founded. 1t is q
further rule that if the term employed in
dlcate the nature. kind or quality of the
article, instead of showing the orr gin of it,
an excIusiveright to the use of the term NAV
not be maintained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should be stopped
Neglect frequently results in an Incuratle Lung
Disease or Consumption. BROWNS BRONCHIAL
TROCIIES do not disorder the stomach like cough
ssyrups and halsams, hut act directly on the IN.
famed parts. allaying irritation, give relief in
Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh, and the
Throat Troubles which Singers and Public Speak
ers are subject to. For thirty years Brown
Bronchial Trochcs have been recommended by
physicians, and have always given perfect salts
faction. Having been tested by wide and constant
use for nearly an entire generation they have at
tanned we'll meritcd rank among the few staple
remedies Of the age. Sold nj % cts box every.
where
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

A few nights since body of disguised
men forcible took from the Jail of Russell
county, two Write men, O. F. Ferrall and
Evan Griffith, confined on charge of OBJ
tanning under false pretenses about $4,000
worth of cattle from graziers in that section.
Nothing is yet known as to what was done
with the prisoners, out it is generally be-
lieved they were lynched by the persons
ers had secured change of venue to Wash.
ington county, and were to have been taken
thither on Monday for trial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE MAILS
t'LiJsiSt.


Washington, d. T.. and Northern mails 800 a.
IN. IL Ia and and SD D. m.
Western mails 4:3O and S:15 p m
Southern mails. via Richmond, Va. 600 and
ll:oo m, and l:3o aud 900 p. m
South and Southwestern mails. via I.ynrhbup
Va through malls 900 p w. Through and way
mails, 600 a. IN.
Manassas Division GOO a. ~
Alexandria /" Round Hill, Va, 500 a m
OPENING.
Northern anu Western mails, via Washington.
u. e.. $50 4, III. u m. and Is p. IN.
Southern mails. via Richmond Va, $50 and
9:.}O 4. IN, aud LILO D. m
Southwestern mails, via I.vnchhurg Virginia,
$50 q. m. aud 900 p. IN.
Manassas Division G:15 D. m
Round Hill to Alexandria, Va. $3.50 p. M.
Warrcnton 9:15 Il. m.
Office Hours-Ofticc opens at $50 a: M, and
closes II 700 p. III.
Sunday Hours-ottice opens at 900 II. M, and
closes at $50 a. IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
MARRIED.

In Alexandria, on Wednesday, the It'll instant
by Rev. John A. Kern. Mr.. NATHAN H. VALE
ID Jefferson county, Ohio. and Miss LETTIE 2
DEMAINE, Of this city.
At the residence Of the brides father Dr.. E. W.
Allen. in Hanover county. OH January 10, 1883,
Richmond, and Miss VIRGINIA J. ALLEN of
Hanover county, Va. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

Mr.. MOORE. republican, of Tennessee,
wants the Constitution changed so as TO
allow States to he sued by their creditors
like individuals; but General Malone, re-
publican, of Virginia, is utterly opposed TO
any such idea and says that States can re-
pudiate their debts with impunity. BY the
law they certainly can: the gospel, however,
is as certainly forninst-any such proceed
ing-but of it the General takes little heed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

THERE ARE coalitions and coalitions.
A good one was that by which under Wal
ker Virginia was redeemed from carpctbag
and scalawas rule. A bad one was that by
which General Malone with the aid of the
solid negro vote got possession Of the State
and has made her name byword and re.
proach abroad as well rs at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
HoStetter's Stomach

HoStetter's Stomach
Bitters gives steadi-
ness tn the nerves, iu-
duces a healthy natur-
nj flow of bile. prevents
constipation without
unduly rurging the
bowels, gently stimu-
latcs the circulation,
and By promoting a
vigorous condition of
the physical system,
promotes, also. that
cheerfulness which is
the truest indication
of a well balanced con-
dition of ali the animal
powers.
For sale by all Drug
janis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

Never Try to raise family without good
news paper, provided it contains the adyer.
tisement OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup; for this
valuable medicine is necessary to keep your
children in good health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

\ druggist in New Richmond, O., Mr.. F.
j. Donham, writes us the following Il con
slider DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup one of the
very best things made use it altog ether
IN my own family and can therefore re COM
mend it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
The Court Of Appeals Yesterday

Boisseau vs. Boisseau, guardian, &c. Ap-
peal allowed and supersedeas awarded to a
decree pronounced by the Corporation Court
of the town of Danyile.
:, Banes vs.. Walker: Baugh's executor VS..
Walker Argued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
--.
DIED.

Suddenly, in Philadelphia. on Sunday the 21st
OF January, 1888, MARIA, relct of the late
Samuel Mclean, formerly of Alexandria, Va.
At the residence of his mother.in-law, Mrs
L. Henderson, in Leesburg, 11:3O Sunday morn.
ing, January 21st, 1883, of pneumonia. Mr..
", G. BEVERLEY, second son of the late
VIM. Beverley, of Loudoun county, in the 9th
year of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

Miss Sallie NJ. Jacobs, Eastville, North.
ampton county, Va. says: Il derived
much benefit from Browns Iron Bitters in
debility "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

pLANT STIMULANT-We have lust D, epared
L a fresh supply Of the above preparation, that
has been found by experience to be so valuable
Tor plants in windows gardens, conserratories
and green houses. -
now E. S. LEADBEATER & RRO
Stl0 PAIRS LADIES PEBBLE BOTTOM
cOU Boots at 81 LOO. They are far superior to
any sold heretofore
deco JOS. KAUFMAN aa,t
NJ ARNER'S KIDNEY and LIVER CURE, Dia.
W betes Cure, Nervine and Pills, large stock
on hand.
norS E. S. LEADGEATER 4 RRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

THE FEsEtARY number Of the st. Nirholns Muou.
sane, for young folks, has been received from its
publishers, The Century Company, New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

The grand jury in Washington Yesterday
dismissed the charges against Dickson. fore
man Of the star route Jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
HOUSE.

The House, almost Immediately after be-
ing called to order resumed the considera-
ton of the naval appropriation bill.
The death of the late Senator Hill was
announced and the House, as "a remark of
respect, adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
MARINE NEWS.

gun rises............ 10 Sun sets......... } L.,
ARRIVED.
Str Excelsior Norfolk. to p b Hooe.
SAILED.
Str Excelsior, Norfolk. by p p Hooe.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Guy Thomas, from Richmond, at New.
York 24th - w"
Sehr John Bird. from this port at Cardenas 18th
Bark Brown. from Boston to oarl for Wash
ington, in port at Port Spain 18th
schr Henry Gibson, with corn from Fred
ericksburg. bound to Petersburg nut in 70 Nnrfn,i
23rd for repairs having lost jibs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-The stock market o,s,..,
irregular but i'll the main fraction higher tina,
at yesterdays close. Later the market was WA,
and recorded decline Of u. per cen, in D..v..
and Rio Grande which dropped To IA and l.sll.
IN the remainder Of the list, Louisville and Sas,
VILE, Alton and Ferre Haute and 81; Pau! b.;c,
prominent sherein. AT II o'clock there wss-
general improvement of La per ceu, led -.
Denver and Rio tirande
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Jan. - The ,n,,,.,
continues steady and prices keep up. The r.r.;,..
of Wheat have Increased and 1900 Lu-i,l.
Fnlt1 We're offered day aud sold a, ll5alls.
II" mixed or Lancaster were REPORTED innLn.,
els ofC"rn We're offered but withdrawn.
BALTIMoRE,Ja Ian. 23.-Ya IS def-d la... I,r,,.
sosiiated 'AS,; do secomd series SLY; past ,iu.
coupons :; do new 1O-4O's 4Ol, do new -
bid today. Cotton steady: middlings 10 Fl,.,.
unchanged and firm Wheat-Soulhcru l,w.1
Western steady aud quiet Southern ,.,i
!!oall do amber 113a11S; No l Nsry.,,,
III bid; No Western winter red spoi n.
a111t"4; January li"al 1"4; February l1%a;.
Ia: Mar 1l3a4a 16t,: May llsi aa119t.. rnrp
Southern steady: Western weak and ,nn
Southern white G6aG9 do yellow 6GaG3: Wrs.rr..
mixed spot I2al2li: January Il l.a12 Frhy,,,.
6os!a 6G; Nsrch 654a65ls; steamer GYi,a1G
Oats tirlner: Southern 4Sa51 Western white -,
81 do mixed a1a49: Penna 4sa5l Ryr r.,,,,r
ut .ia1o Hay unchanged Provisions ouic, a,.a
UNCHANGED Coffee firm: Rio clrgocs or,ilarv +.
fair .aSt4 Sugar quiet: 4 soft 81, Whi.ky
quiet at 1IaS1 ILL.,.
NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-Stocks generally s,rnr.
Money l. Cotton quiet; nplands 10 3-1G; Ore.n,
~ 40. Flourdull and weak. Wheat duh ana
shade easier. Corn dull and unchanged
The law providing for compromising. corlpr,
ing and settling portion Of the State deli, II
North Carolina expired before several millo:l, q,
the bonds had been exchanged In accord.n,,.
with the suggestion of the State Treasurer ,h.
Legislature has extended the operations OF the Al
Tor two years to allow ample time for full rl.
change and settlement. There are. Is b.,,,
three classes of bonds, what are known a, src,;.l
tax bonds not being recognized rs valid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.

To-day having been set apart for services
in honor of the late Senator Hill, immediate.
~ after the reading of the journal appropri-
ate resolutions to the memory of the de.
ceased were moved by Dir. Brown and
adopted, after which the Senate adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-Stocks generally s,rn,.
Money l. Cotton quiet: uplands 10 BIG Or!e,n,
10 '-lG. Flour'lull and weak Wheat duh and
4 shade easier Corn dull and unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

CtARD PApETERIES.
~ CARD PAPETERIES.
large stock at less than cost also Children $
Paper and Envelopes
decl6 RO. BELLS SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

O00 PIECES OF NEW and CHOICE PAT
~ TERMS IN HAMBURG EDGISGs and
81 so per yard 's'''S -
ian17-6t C,M. ADAMS 90 r;n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-25

II have just received another large invoice =;
LIE Pages Liquid Glue. This Glue alwars e;ycs
satisfaction which is proved by our large sales Of
1t, which are constantly increasing.
Jana MCLEAN & UHTFP "a K;nn.,
The daily gazette., 1883-06-13
perpetual Pensions.

The perpetual peusionsn now paid by
ngland TO the descendants of great men
are; "A, 900 per annum TO the Churchill who
represent the Duke OF Marlborough; "a, 900
per annum 10 a Mr.. Stewart, who lie the
nearest descendant 20 William Penn; 95, 600
per anUum to the indiviful (who Is not q
direct descendant by the way) representa- z
Lord Nelson; $4,000 year TO the present
Earl Rodney; $4,000 year to Viscount Ex-
mouth, who is at present q minor; 9S, 900 a
year TO Earl Amherst, as compensation for
an alleged grant OF land which George III.
was unable to carry out; 9984 per annum to
the heirs of the Duke of Sehomherg forever,
because he was favorite of William III. /;
81 200 year since 1874 to the holder Of the
earldom Of Bath; e676 per annum granted
by Charles II. to the arl of Kinnoull; eS43
granted by the same King TO the Duke OF
Grafton; two pensions Of g786 1855 3d.
granted to Sir Piers Mostyn and Sir W..
Eden In perpetuity as compensation for the
loss OF offices. There are also pensions Of
from R1 900 to 92, 900 each, which will ex
pire with the third life In each case, paid to
Viscounts Hardinge, Cough, and Comber-
mere, Lords Keaue, Seaton, Raglan, and
Napier Of Magdala; Sir W. j. Williams Of
Kars, and Sir Heury Havelock- ALLEN. TAX
ing the last nine to average 1890 q year
each, these pensions amount TO an annual
sum Of nearly 800, 900.
The daily gazette., 1883-06-13
DailusaIA Gazette
wnmTNerON, WEDNESDAY,. JUNE IS.
Gen. Crooks victory.

flate years the operations of our army
have been confined so exclusively to blood
less battles in the barracks at Washington
and the various stations east of the Missis-
sippi river, and our noble officers have dis
tinguished themselves so grandIy at balls,
dinners and other sanguinary engagements Of
social life, that 1t is a positive pleasure to
read the successful result of General Crooks
gallant captureof the marauding Apaches in
the mountain fastnesses of Mexico.
The campaign SO splendidly conducted by
Gen. Crook is one of the most brilliant ex
ploits that have marked the history of our
army since the close of the war. With A
greatly Inferior force he pursued the fleeing
savages through a strange aud unknown
country, and by q sRillful strategy
surrounded the Indians and captured four
hundred prisoners without losing single
man. His return to American soil was
made with equal success, and the victorious
general now calmly awaits orders from the
War Department as to the disposition to be
made of the prisoners he captured.
The most pleasing feature of this great
triumph is the modest and unassuming
manner in which Gen. Crook bears the hon.
ors he has so fairly earned. He did not
frantically rush to the nearest station to
send flaming dispatch to Washington an
nouneing his exploit in the most extrava-
giant phrases, but quietly returned to Silver
Creek TO await orders from the Secretary of
War. There is so much bombastic egotism
aud disgusring"tussa and feathers among the
army officers, particularly those whose most
brilliant campaigns are made on dress
parade and at the poker table, that it is re-
freshing to find man in the service who
can perform meritorious act without ex-
pectng the world to stand still in admira.
tion of his stupendous undertaking.
Gen. Crook deserves the thanks of the
people for his mastery campaign. He has
broken up dangerous band Of thievish In
dian marauders ano reduced them to 3
point of submission that wm render II q,
easy matter for the government to keep then
in proper subjection IN the future. Tn,
hriliancy OF his success reflects credit upol
the American army, while his modest de
meanor entities him to additional prais
and respect.
The daily gazette., 1883-06-13
A Good Dog and Horse story.
rour Dumb Anlmals.1

kOuI buunp "A nlinalb.
A lady and gentleman residing in Aiken.
s. C., own pair OF ponies, also spaniel.
Last year, as their .ustom is, they sent
these animals out of the town, about three
miles distant, to their farm, to remain dur
ing their absence during the summer When
they returned in the fall, they Travelled home
on horseback, and, having these horses at
their town home, did not send for the ponies
at once. The dog came in from the farm,
however. This was on Friday. The dog
showed himself very uneasy and dissatisfied
with something, and the lady observed him
carefully. She came to the conclusion that
he did not like the new horses (Which were
two bays) and remarked upon it to Mr.. R..
On the following Sunday morning the dog
disappeared, and had not returned in the
afternoon when they went to drive with the
bays. After an absence of an hour or two
they returned and found standing at the
gate the dog and the two ponies. He had
evidently trotted out to the farm, informed
the ponies that their place was taken by
strangers, and this was the result.
The daily gazette., 1883-06-13
The Place He Was Looking For.

Tuesday morning a man, evidently a
stranger in this part OF the country, entered
saloon on Main street, threw down an
American dollar, and called for a drink.
The bar keeper waited on him and handed
back Mexican dollar The man looked
first at the dollar and then at the bar-keeper,
then In tone of surprise he asked, sis this
all right, stranger 2" The bar-keeper
answered in the affirmative The man
gazed around in point-blank astonishment,
rs that the way you do business in this
country = he asked Again he was answered
In the affirmative. "Stranger," said the
man, "lm going to stay here. I've been
hunting for this town, 10, these many years.
This is the first place | ever saw where a
man could swap dollars and get drink.
I'm going to send for my family and all nv
brothers,