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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01
O. G. and chet

The Carson Appeal is responsible for
the following: When C. C. Powning
reached Washington he sent the follow
ing to the President:
DEAR CsET: l am here and will he
able to spend a few minuses with you if
you call in half an hour. Won't be able
to he at home TO anybody after O'Clock.
First come, first served. So hurry Mp il
you want any points on the Pacific
Coast Politics. Yours, CHRIS.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The Reno Journal says: Inst Sun
day some boys were out with their shot
guns in the hills north OF town shooting
birds. When near Haynes ranch just
out Of the city limits, one Of the boys
shot bird flying in the direction Of the
house where Mrs. Hayne was sitting
with babe in her arms. The charge
struck the side Of the porch where the
lady was sitting, and four Of the shot
penetrated her breast and had to be cut
out. and several others barely missed the
child's head, and lodged In the mothers
clothing.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Jacob Frederick, residing nt 500 Six
teenth street, Oakland, has been arrested
ON the complaint Of J. L. Cochran, who
lives next door, and charges that Fred
erick disturbs his peace 10y playing ON a
tin horn six feet long at 6 o'clock in the
morning. Mr.. Frederick says that the
tin horn was simply ptocured ns meas
urc of retaliation for Mr.. Cochrun's
piano playing at unreasonable hours.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The bail OF $4,000 each, set by Judge
Sullivan of the Superior Court and Po.
lice Judge Lawler in the cases Of Mrs.
Martha Wilson and Harry L. Wells. the
alleged perjured Witnesses in the sharon
case was reduced to So, 900 in each case
by Judge Toohy, before whom the pris.
oners appeared on habeas corpus. No
opposition was made TO the reduction Of
the bail. Indeed. Assistant District At
torney admitted that the bail of $50, 900
was equivalent to absolute imprison-
ment.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Ferdinand Ward, of Grant & Ward,
was arrested in New York Wednesday,
by IL Deputy Marshal, in the suit brought
against him by Nelson J. Tnppan, City
Chamberlain. Ward is held in $50, 900
bail, the amount fixed in the order for
his arrest. He has not yet been lodged
i'll jril, but is in the custody of the Sher-
i'll. The bail has not been furnished by
Ward.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The Times-Rcview thinks il Is won-
derful, the sympathy which exists be.
tween our Treasury Department and
Wall street, and hoS promptly the Sc
crrtary Of the former flies to the relief Of
the gamblers Of the latter when they get
into trouble. There is no Legitimate
business or industry in the country
whose troubles elicit hundredth part
the consideration from the gov, rnmcnt.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The Senate has passed the Labor
Bureau bill. 1t provides that labor
bureau be added to the Department of
the Interior, to he under the charge Of u
Commissioner of Labor, to be appointed
by the President, with the consent OF
the Senate. and who shall hold his Office
for the period of four years, at a salary
Of 5000 per year.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01
Beau IfuI sirht.

The Revtille says: 1t will do your
eyes good TO go out to Big Greek aud
see John wallace's ranch. All Of his
fruit trees Gre in full bloom and he has
100 acres of alfalfa about foot high all
looking us fresh aud healthy as can be
found in the most favored California
town. The people Who have seen moth
ing but sagebrush and snow for SO long
the sight now afforded by Mr.. wallaee's
ranch is worth travelling further than
that to see. "f
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

In the Senate n number Of petitions
were presented and referred, protesting
against any governmental assumption of
the telegraph service. Harrison pre-
seuted a counter petition setting forth
that the Western Union employees ARE
engaged in getting signatures to peti-
tions i'll opposition to n postal telegraph.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

A dispatch from Orland, Colusa CAL,
dated May %, says: There is great ex,
citement over what is claimed to be IN
attempt at rape on little eight -year-oid
girl. The facts cannot yet be ascertain
ed. The party accused is under arrest.
His name is Fairchilds, and he is about
fifty years old. He was II friend OF the
family. His examination will take place
tomorrow.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The Silver State says: All the mem.
bcrs Of the Nevada Live Stock Associa.
tion living in this part Of the country, or
having ranches in the northern pait OF
the State, have been subpnnoed 10 ap-
pear as witnesses for the defense ut the
trial Of Joe O,Ncal
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The San Francisco Alta says: The
big black bear which swan from Marin
county to the Preside last Saturday
afternoon, and after surrounding the
entire United States army there station
ed, wandered of to the Cliff House, is
still ut large. Monday two grave diggers
were at work in Laurel Hill Cemetery,
preparing hole for the reception of n
dead Chinese fish pcddler, when the
bear appeared on the bluff just back OF
the cemetry and peeped into the pit.
The grave diggers howled, and the bear
He'd TO an adjacent quarry whore he took
drink Of water and then wandered off
into the brush. Those who have seen
the brute say he is about 400 pounds
weight, and anything but a pleasant Gus
toner to meet.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Fr ddic Orton, aged seven years, at
Portland, Oregon, took the two.yrar-oId
baby Of n ncighbOr aud carried il under
the house, stripped il, and scizing II
leather strip whipped the babe until it
was covered with wclts from neck To
heels. There is no ordinance covering
the case, aui the parents Of the injured
child want to bring n charge against
Orton's parents for harboring a vicious
boy, the same as ii il was u vicious dog.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01
RodeoS In Ruby.

AT n meeting of the Cattle men III
Rnby Valley, held May II, 1884, it was
agreed TO hold two General Redoes this
senson, one to commence OH Monday.
the 23rd day of June; the other com.
mcncing on Tuesday, the 23rd day Of
September. All parties interested will
govern th msclycs accordingly, rs the
c'ttl" will not be worked at any other
time.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01
High wnt.r is reportcd from all pnrl

High water is reported from all parts
Of the county. At Haileck Station the
river is about hall n mile wide, the bot
tom being completely nuder water. teams
from the Fort being now steercd into the
station by the mariners compass instead
Of checks. The total wreck Of lOnd Of
beer barrels was reported yesterday, the
captain having neglected to take the
sun" at proper intervals during the
VOYAGE.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The National Convention of Wool
Growers which met in Chicago few
days ago appointed committees-three
Republicans, to attend the Republican
National Convention, and three Demo-
Gratis, to attend the Democratic National
Convcntion-to urge the claims of the
wOol-growers for u restoration Of the
tariff OF 1867 on wool.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Nellie White, the polygamous wiia
who declined to answer questions asked
her by the Judge, was sent to the PenI.
tentiary till she is ready to answer. Shs
says she will stay ten years rather than
diyulge.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Augustus Harroll, the robber, who,
with Stanley, stopped the stage near
Meachem, Oregon. n. few days ago has
Just been captured on Indian Greek and
brought down to Baker City. Stanley,
Harroil's pal, has confessed to the
crime, and been sentenced to the Peni-
tentinry for five years.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The Agricultural Appropriation bill.
with II provision for the sinking OF two
artcsinn wells "on the plains" passed
the Senate Tuesday. One Of them, at
least, shOuId he bored into the bowels of
Nevada
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

A brakeman, when the train arrived
at Yuma, where the State Prison of
Arizona is located, the other day, an
nounccd To the Passengers: yuma.
Change clothes; ten years for refresh
ments
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

II. II. Mason. the man who some
time ngo went prospecting from Bishop
Creek with n stranger. and who was sup
posed to have been murdered. has turn.
ed mp nj Bodic, whore he lnnded last
Saturday. I. appears tina, he prospect
cd M far NJ Pnnnnint. where he sepn-
rated from his partner aud returned by
way Of 0,rro Gordo,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01
FOd 5 LIE.

a BiArh-mtI Up fyIp eqripnci for
""t'"s- L"'Sio star valley. tho
SOU ~ within tour mihr "fU. T. It's Iruad.
Th' .. "-"n' Owner - doing ss'" and prosp, r.
""s bnsinrsS Tut lie hs~ 9th r intcr,sts hal
demA" is 'nii. StIci ton. b, IL ,sir,rs nf
di'P"s'nR ol Lis .iscLsmiih "a p ILd top =
1hrr Is 'rS"id vi the shop. srIr. II
90 aud nd cor'fn - j. Uiilr dTrIT A.
All " which T. 'FrIud VI G T'ry rtssouNb.r np.
nre "a " ca.n ,uNtoInsr t0r pa tiruIArs All.
~ ~ Pf"mi,es. ~ address }. J. kcch
Ds tn hnto Ns~
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

William Palmer, an old veteran, who
has attained IA national reputation from
being the only surviving soldier who
guarded Napoleon white om the Island
"I st. Helena, died at his home in Battle
Creek, Mich, Monday night.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The Lovclock correspondent of the
Silver state writes Hs fellows: Wrdnrs-
day evening while freight train No. 5
Mas switching at the station, SPAuIud
named Don Garcia va, run over and his
lrit loot crashed t. - jelly, tao fngcrs Of
his night hand cat oil, besides Sustaining
several manor injuries.
During heavy thunder shower on
Wednesday evening, lightning struck
and killed II horse IN LOvciuck's corral.
Large sized haitstOmcs TELL durms the
storm, doing considerable dimn,r to
growing crops, especially alfalfa. Jos.
Murzcn says his fields look as IL IA now
ing machine had been run over them.
The Orcana dam. the property Of the
Humboldt Irrigation " Improvement
Company. j. washing out, and the riycr
Is iUiI Oi :!Vaiing debris from it.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01
FR .-H lE LIS POPULAR
MOHTHlr.

The June number opens with n beau-
hiui colored picture, artistic in design
and finish, entitled "a Morning Call"
The contents embrace valuable articles
-hl'torical, biographical, scientific, na-
turai history, etc.-contributed by +. V,
smalley, II. ID. woolfe. Duyckinck,
Noel RuthTen, Elson and other popular
authors. Eta W. ri rec continues her
great serial. "a Dark Deed" and Ia, re
ARE variety Of short stories, sketches,
adventures and poems of great merit and
exceedingly interesting Indeed the I2s
quarto pages ARE brilliant with literary
and artistic nttmctions; the Illustrations
nnTlber over one hundred. This re-.
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cents number. or $3.50 IA year, post
paid. Address MEs. FRANK LESLIE.
Publisher, iJ, % and 81 Park Place
New York.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01
a WISE RESOLVE.
Better Late Than Never.

The House Committee on Public
Lands has decided to report favorably n
joint resolution prohibiting the Secre-
tary Of the Interior from taking any
further steps to confirm or patent any
lands granted to any corporation, State
or person by Congress, in any case
where reports favoring the forfeiture of
such land grants have been made to
either branch Of this Congress, until af-
ter final action shall be taken upon such
bills, or until the Supreme Court shall
decide upon the validity of such grant.
The Secretary is further prohibited from
certifying OF patenting to any corpora
ton any lands or land grant, except
where such corporation has complied
with all the conditions Of the granting
Act; and that, in all cases of doubt in
constructing those conditions, the bene-
tit Of the doubt be given to the govern
ment.
The adoption of such a restrictive
measure twenty years ago would have
been strictly in order, and the public
domain would now be many millions
o! aces greater i'll extent
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

A team of horses at Sterling. ILL.,, was
recently stung to death by bees and ths
driver was so seriously stung that for q
time his life was dispair d of.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01
POOR .ITTLE PIomr MAnonE.
The Malone Mayor Of panrills. vi,

The Malone Mayor of Danville, vir-
ginia, few days ago, appealed to the
Governor for "at least n regiment" of
State troops, claiming their presence
necessary to the maintenance of order
mt the then approaching municipal cleo
tion in that city. The Governor being
assured by the citizefs, however, that
compliance with the demand would only
entail needless expense, the election
took place Oh Friday without the inter
position of bayonet influence, and the
telegraph, next day brought the follow
ing from that Malone bedeviled district:
'The municipal election Friday passed
of without disturbance. The Demo-
cratic nominees were all elected. Cap
tain W. p. Graves beats j. IL. Johnston
(Mahone's man and present incumbent)
for Mayor by 4O2 majority. About 40
negroes voted the Democratic ticket,
and about 100 did not vote.
Governor Cameron came up Friday
and remained until the afternoon. He
said pleasantly that he had received
nearly II carpet-bagful Of letters about
the necessity of sending troops, and had
come to see for himself. He was greatly
pleased with the quiet and good order
which he found prevailing"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Reports from The Needles state thu,
the Colorado river is rising very rapidly,
and the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
bridge over The river at that point has
been almost washed awoy. the South
crn Pacific Company have sent q large
gang Of men to help make repairs. The
coming passengers are being trans
fcrrrd.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Two men were arrested at Cheyenne,
Tuesday night, from sabille county,
elgnty-fiNe miles north, with the bouy
q; George MetcaIr i'll th -ir possession.
Metcali, while at dinner. had got into a
dispute with William Muloney, when the
latter shot him dead. Maioney was ar
rested, and while on his way south, was
captured 10y mob, who lynched him.
Majors, the condemned California
murderer, was hanged yesterday at the
time appointed tor his execution.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The English Lord, 81 Leonard. who
recently made iclonious assault Oh II
servant-maid was indicted 10y London
Grand Jury, Tuesday.
When Lord Leonard again finds the
impulse TO assault poor dcionseless
servant-girl, growing ungovcranablc
within him, he should rush over to this
side Of the water where such little
"plcnsnutries" on the part Of q "livc
Lord" nrc viewed more In the light Of
mere olubcrancc Of phlricinn humor.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Captain Eads gives ont that the sur
rey for his projected Tehauntepec ship
railway is completed. The enterprise,
lac represents, will be in the hands of a
wealthy English syndicate, which will
push 1t to a successful conclusion. The
length of the road will be l3U miles, and
1t is estimated will cost from $50, ,OO0, 900
to SI5,OGO,0OO. Captain Eads SAWS
there Is no doubt of his being able to
rhIse the money and that he will have
the road operating within five Years.
This outlook, says the Scientific Ameri-
can, is doubtless pleasant to Captain
Elds, but to Americans generally it gives
rise to the reelection that both the rail
way and the Panama ship ca.nnl will be
under foreign control, while our Govern
ment, which has AN immediate and vital
Interest in both the Railway and canal,
iS lookerUn without voice as to how
either shall be managed. II appears as
/: one Of these days there would be ~
revival and earnest discussion of the
Monroe doctrine.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

A man and wife passed through Santa
barbara the other day, who had tramped
all the way from San Francisco, the
woman pushing n baby carriage, in
which WAS small child and some bed
clothing slowed away, and the husband
carrying a couple Of heavy carpsr-bngs.
They propose to reach Los Angeles in
the same manner.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Philip Schneider, watchman on the
sieam1rat Montana was suspected o.
recent bch Of Sl,jOO from the snf..
while the boat lay al NJ. Louis on Mon
day night lie was taken oil the steam
cr pnar Lexington, by i've men, who
lihed him four times with rope around
bis neck. aud failing to make him con.
fess. they released MN.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

John Mcneil entered n corral at East
oakland where bull was confined. and
while attempting 10 put halter on II
was knocked down and trampled TO
doath by che cnr'ged animal,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Lloyd l.. Majors, implicated in the
murder Of Rcnowden and MCINTYRE.
near Lexington, Santa Clara county,
last year, wns hanged Friday in Oakland
ut ll:l2 o'clock. He protested his in.
noccnce up to the last moment. LII n
conversation with j. B. Renowd.n.
brother Of one OF the two murdered men.
he said: "You may draw the life blood
from my arm, aud with this pen / will
write my innocence OF ull connection
with the crime In my own blood" As
he spoke he APPEALED TO Heaven to wit
ness the truth OF his statements. As
the condemned man approached the
scaffold he looked up, and. without a
moments hesitation, nscended the steps
and took his position firmly and exactly
on the drop. A slight swaying Of the
body was apparent, but no sign Of fear
or weakness was manifested. Contrary
to expectation, he made no speech from
the gallows, maintaining throughout u
stolid silence. When everything was
ready the bolt was pulled. aud Majors
went down with dull thud from the
lightning Of the rope. In eight minutes
the surgeon pronounced life extinct.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The Humboldt river Is still rising ct
Battle Mountain and the big bridge op.
posite the town IL expected 10 be washed
aw4y
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

WIN. Ensign, the famous lock expert,
arrived ut CnmOn, Tuesday, and being
lett nlonc with the urmsny County safe,
tnc combination Oi winch was lost with
the dccrn,cd Treasurer, he cyphcrcd 1t
out in three houIs time, aud thew Op,n
the door. The funds were found to bc
All right, aud at receiving TI0O aud
histravcnpg expenses, for tie job rom the
County Commissioners, Ensign started
for Portland, Oregon, 10 pcrOrm a siini-
lar piece UI work.
Sheriff Dunlap, Of Lander. has gone
on yisIt To his old home in Missouri.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

In consequence Of the Porte absolute
ly insisting on the abolition Of the "fa-
Torcd nation" clause iu the commercial
negotiations with other powers, dead
lock has been reached Russia and
England especially insist that il be in
serted.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The House resumed consideration of
the Indiana contested election case. En-
glish ". Pcclc. Blackburn suuport.d
the claims Of the cOutesiee. After con-
sal, rab.c debate Pcclc addressed th.
House in his own behalf, anl Eilli Ii =
claims were advocated by Hurd, Spring
81, Henley and ConVrrsc, u: Ohio. Hart
then Offered as Substitute for the nm
JoHiy resolution "a resolution of the
minority, confirming the night Of Prcle
{" las seat. During the Progress OF the
N"t" there was great interest manifested.
Al the conclusion, when it was evident
that the resolution Wa agreed To. Sprin-
ger who had voted ia the negative,
changed his vote to the Affirmative for
the purpose uf moving reconsideration
The vote was then announced yeas,
III; nays, liz. Springer Immediately
moved "a reconsideration, aud Hart
moYed to lay that motion on the table,
pru.linS which Converse moved to al.
JouIn. The motion was carried
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

Senator Fair told "a New York rc-
porter "n Monday that the Industries Of
Nevada we've morn pOspcIuu, than WAS
generally supposed. "a great many
good paying mines arc worked 10y rri-
rntr capital, that tn public never hear
OF, bcctnsc the stock il not placed on
the market. The spirit of speculation
in ohnr. - having died out, more a,irn-
dion is given To irg,i.nnt. n,ining.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01


News r. aChcd MniamorGs, Mexico.
Tuesday, Of serious revolt 10 ,wrcn
the people Upd the GoycrnmcDt troops
gDd officials at LiraTcs. about 200 mites
from Matamons. No particulars could
he learned. TeIcgraus bayr b, GU sent
asking Tor pniticulnrs. and fcors arr cn,
trrtaihcd by both the cIijZcps and officers
TINT revolution has stated wh,,l. Yill
spread over the entire Rcpblic. The
Government ns nov administered is 50
corrupt that The people are anrions Tor u
cbnngr, believing tnat no Government
could bc worse than the present. Some
Hoom 10 bc rather anxious ior u rcvOln
toh. bcIc,inS that IL would result in MI.
hexntiOn. That the pubiicnI streams oi
Mexico are troubled there IN 10 longer
nuy doubt.
The extensive franchises. subsidies aud
valuable privileges given by the Gov
ernment to American milrOad C0npa-
MES, has u IN known aroused much jrnl.
ouSy among the NoXicans which is very
hksly to cYpnIuntc IN rupture OF the
Pcncc.ui relations bc,Nceu the two Re.
pnDiics. before many gears.
Thc Frcno Gov rnm Mt has decided
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The special iTtiu bearing the directors
oi the Mexican Central RlirUQd return.
ing from their trip ui inspection oTcr the
road reach Il Chicago, Tuesday, Hccom.
panied W . nu.uDcr Of leading Ncxi.
cana.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01

The Frcno Gov rnm Mt has decided
10 Introduce u DIu in the chamber Of
y pntics proSii"g jor the taxation Of
Fportod ceroais and cpttls,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-01


Secretary OF State Frelinghuyscn ap-
pears to be holding ut Washington IL
commission analogous 20 that Of the
illustrious California Chinainnn, Col.
Bee. To love. honor and obey the man
dates OF the Mongolian Mogul seems, in
the opinion OF that astutc Cabinet orna-
ment, to be about the only serious duty
Of this life. II the Secretary Of the
Treasury really does hold, ms his Ian
guagc implies, the favorof China as par
amount to the confidence md esteem of
free born Americans. he had better grow
qucn and migrate TO the land Of his
Asa,ic affinity. There's nobody hold
ny him.
Referring to the disclosures thus far
made in the investigation of the work.
ings Of the defunct firm OF Grant &
Ward, the New York Nation says:
"Ten millions oi liabilities and no assets
aud no business" appears 10 be the
showing Of the bankrupt estate. Il is
now stated and generally believed that
the "Government contracts" which the
frm induced multtudes of inoncent
victims, male and female, To believe
that they had under their control, yield
ing enormous profits, were altogether n
myth, aud that they never had u Gov.
ernment contract, great or small. The