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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

The Romancs of a Drunkard.

'Fvervone who was here after the war,
saws a Washington correspondent knew
George II. Butler. He was the Beau
Brummel Of Washington. During the re-
bellion Gen Butler, who is his uncle. had
him for staff officer, and afterwards he
was making a handsome living here writ
ing for the newspapers. Finally he took
to drinking some, and Gen. Butler had
President Grant send him TO Egypt as our
Consul General. His Egyptian experience
ruined whatever prospects he had. Every
step there was from bad to verse. lie had
to be sent for, and has since fallen to be an
army wagon master ioafer about town,
until now he is an ordinary vagrant, spend
ing half the time in the work-house and
the rest in begging Tor money to buy
whisky.
A d zen years ago his face was welcome
in all the social circles of Washington
Gen. Butler cast him off some time ago,
and will do nothing for him. Who do you
think is the only person on earth that still
cares for that besotted wretch / will tell
you. Aecidently, few months ago. met
a sweet, loving lady. Her face, figure and
manner were perfect. She looked 10 be 20
years old: they told me she was "A, She
was sparkling, witty and iiaHisome-a
veritable actress. This is her history
Twenty years ago she nlct George Butler.
They became afiianced. She loved him as
only such woman loves, but after time
he had some disgraceful affair with an ac-
tress, and she refused to marry him. Offers
Of marriage came to her, but she said Mo-
to them all Butler fell lower and
lower, but she still watched over him.
Scores OF times he tried to reform. and she
helped him, paid fines to get him out oil
the work-house, bought Clothes and even
went where her very soul shamed from
entering, in order to save him. Her friends
protested, but she was firm. "There j. toe
much good in him not to try t. save him, ,
she responded to every such complaint
Herself earning = Irving by giving lessons
in eloe1tion, she spent for that man NOR,
than on herself. And to-day, woman
among thousand in all that makes hel
sex attractive, she il alone In the world
because her lave tor this poor, totterins
wreck, Is AS hallowed al though he hat
been worthy Of her. Tiers are tragediel
in this world which never come to light
The failure d one OF these two has mad
the other saint. So true is this. that thi
man, STEPPED in rum, and almost iEhrEted
becomes almost an object 81 respect. be
cause he stands IN the radiance Of III,
woman's devotion.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
Superintendent Penitentiary.

DAMASCUS, SCoTT Co. Jan. 10, 1884.
EDITORS CLARION: Grant me space in
your paper to express the interest which
is felt in this portion Of the State by Mr.
X. d. Chambers friends, concerning
his candidacy for Superintendent of the
Penitentiary. Mr.. Chandler spent sew
eral years in this section while engaged
in teaching, and made many friends who
wish him success. His fidelity in the
discharge of every duty persuades Us
that he will be faithful to any trust
that the State may confide to him. Mr..
Chandler was one Of our most active
members in the reform of rs, is Demo
cratic from principle, and is qualified
for the pc stion that he aspires TO, and
we hope that his merit will be thus rec
ognized. Very Respectfully,
J. w. B.
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STEDMAN & CO.
CORSETS.

We have obtained the Agency for this
City of DR.. Warmers Celebrated Corsets,
and will hereafter keep in STOCK the fol-
lowing noted brands;
"Coraline, - " Nursing, " Health, "
F." Abdominal, and Flexible Hip"
Prices are sl.Oo, $3.50 and s2.OO.
Misses SOC.
These Corsets have world wide rep
utation. Made of caustic fully boned
with Coraline, which is superior to horn
or whalebone In place of the usual
finish each Corset is srEAM-MoULDED,
giving to it beauty Of outline and ell
egance of style superior to the finest i'm
ported goods. 1t gives to the wearer
ease, comfort and perfection of form
not obtained in the ordinary Corset.
This Corset is the best value for the
price ever offered in the United States.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Warner Bro.'s the makers of these
COrsets, are comparatively a new firm
but so rapid has been the increased sales
on their goods, that they now rank as
the largest CoRsxT MANUFACTURERS in
the United States, if not in the world
It is all due to the CoRALISE with
which these Corsets are boned that
make them so celebrated.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
A Ne Treatment tor Neuralgia.

The l. tsst agent introduced for the
relief of neuralgia is per cent. solu-
ton of hyperosmic acid, administered
by simultaneous injection. 1t has been
employed in Billroth's clinic in a few
cases One Of the patients had been a
martyr of sciatica for years, and had
tried innumerable remedies, including
the application Of electricity no fewer
than 300 times, while for whole year
he had adopted vegetarianism. Billroth
injected the above remedy between the
tnber ischii and tFOehanter, and within
a day or two the pain was greatly re-
lsaved, and eventually quite disappear
ed. 1t would be rash to conclude too
much from these results. IN the face Of
the intractahility Of neuralgia to medi-
cation. but II it really prove 10 be as ef-
flcacious as considered, hyperOsmic acid
will be therapeutic agent Of no mean
value, Lancet.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

JACKSON, MISS, Jan. Is, 1884.
To the Editor of the New Mississippian.
/ see stated in your paper that 'sCol. "
Helm voted for Mr.. McGiil for Mayor. ]
was not in Jackson the dav of the cleo
iion. Had bseil I Bopld have voted
Tor Mr.. Clingan. However, / am, on
principle, opposed to the repeal Of the
city charter, If it IS askedson account of
the result of our election. ! submit to
enrleitizeAss hHppase We Dem0eFats had
fairly elected Mayor and Alderman
during the Ames administration. what
would we have thought had the minority
petitioned the Legislature then 70
take away oul charter and appoint
officers under Ames2 There are many
reasons why the charter should not IS
repealed a lhis tiozz, which ] believe 6nf
Democratic members viii see
Taoe II HEln
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
PRouIgTTtoy N KAvsAs-Tr

PROHIBITION IN KAEsAs-In Potta-
watomie county, Kansas, saloon keeper
Hulen, having been convicted on twenty
counts, was fined 800 on each count,
and on the twenty-iirst count the court
committed him to Jail, to stay until all
the money is paid Saloon-kceper Shaw,
also having been convicted on thirteen
counts, was sentenced to pay 800 and
costs on each count and to spend thirty
days in Jail and stay there until lac pays
his fine. Saloon-keeper Pittman was
sentenced to 800 fine and a month in
Jail Upon twenty dealers the court
imposed fines aggregating $1,000 and
$4,000 costs and ninety days in Jail.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
A state HosritAl.

n, O. Times Ilem0crat.
There Is no institution of this kind in
Mississippi, as in nearly all the other
States. There are poorhouscs in some
of the counties, and small hospitals In
a0me Of the larger towns, but no gen
eral hospital, and the result is that the
charity sick have to be sent to other
States, going mainly 70 New Orleanes.
Mississippi Il well provided with char
liable institutions hrs two insane asg-
luuls. i blind asylum, q deal and dumb
; ;',.isi' &c. II IS only lacking II 8
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
He Knew How to Boom Business.
From the Philadelphia CALI

"John," said druggist clerk chow is
our stock Of lint for bandages2'
SCOT plenty" said John.
And arnica; are we well supplied
with that"
"Yes, sir; a fresh barrel just received
this morning"
"Our stock OF salves, lotions, and
broken-bone remedies of all sorts is COM
plete, is itg'
Yes, sir; we've got enough Of every
thing"
Every well. then" said the proprietor.
glancing at the sky through the frabt
window, ''it looks as though we might
have cold freezing night, and you hail
better 60 out and wash down the steps,
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

Perosnie acid is 4 new remedy en-
Moved by Professor Winiwarter in can
eerous and scrofuIous swellings. i q
used BY injecting daily three drops q z
one Der cent solution Of the acid, which
treatment causes the tnnof TO soften
and decrease in slzes the dead tissue y
thrown OH and disappears in about
r,onth. No curative effects upon can
- itself have been observed from the
= .aesF Rnndscheu leitm.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

MISSISSIPPI furnishes n notable illustra-
ton OF the fact that State cannot repudi-
ate debt The State may refuse TO pay
principal and interest but the debt stands
to plague the debtor more or less.--Ava-
lanche.
People who live in glass houses shoaldn't
throw stones
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

hospital, which could very easily be
established, which would doubtless
secure large contributions from the
leading citizens of the State, and could
easily be supported by such indirect
taxes as those which support our Char
ity Hospital.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

We ar requested by Mrs. Mary Morancy
to say thot Mr. : W. Shelton, will DO a
candidate, for State Librarian in her inter-
est. ~ no lady is eligible for Office under
our laws. it Is nee sssasy that some gentle
man shall be elected to the Office. Mr.
shelton is a candidate in her behalf, and
aII members Of the Lesi-lature who desire
l,yr t., retain the office OF Librarian are re-
QIc-teJ TO vote for him. BY voting for
NJ. Shelton they really vote for Mrs. Mo-
rFuFF
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
R l. Williams for Superintendent
Of Penitentiary.

EDITORS CLARION Asking a very small
space in your daily paper, desire to say a
word or two in favor of the gentleman
whosa name stands at the head Of this ar
ticle.
We know Mr.. Williams to be steady.
sober and moral man. He has clear
head, and reputation for sound judgment
Is firm in the discharge of duty of any
kind, and has a heart that viii protect the
unfortunate from cruel treatment
Mr. Williams win fill the responsible po-
sition Of Superintendent of the Peniten-
tiary with ability and honor. If elected to
that position. ana that covers the whole
gsound.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
I>sIsSIPPI LEGISLATURE.
Stanaing Committees.
SENATE


JHdieiary-Messrs. Mitchell. Keith, XVI,
Walker, Sykes, Harvey and Spears.
Finance Messrs. Henderson. Hsmil,or
Of Kinds, simonton, Roane Of Webster
and Powell
grieLltare. Commerce aad MaHafoctures-
y ssrs- Lidd l. Guyton, Smith, oven an,
G Ylss.
Edacatioa-Messrs. Hamilton, of Holm 5
cane, of Webster, Martin, Gage and Jet
| rerds.
Public ForHs -Messrs Roam, Of Webster
Terry ana Dickson
Priatiag-M essrs. Packwood, Noland
Boyd, billiard and Gayles.
Raaroads-Messrs Luse, Reynolds. Hysr
30 1ne and Smith.
Claims -Messrs. holland, Wilson. Burkitt
Dickson and Guyton.
Adaia-Nessrs. Burki't, Smith and Luse.
Federal Relations -Messrs, Wilson. Boone.
Roane, OF Calhoun, S,monton aud Hender-
son.
Counties aud County Boundaries -Messrs.
kilt
IalmigrattoH-M ssrs Reynolds. Martin,
whitney, Eaton AMI billiard.
Registration Of E7ecfioEs-Messrs. liver.
Hamilton, ef Kinds, Within ', Simontou
and Spears.
Unfinished Buslasss-Me ssrs. Spears.
Boone, aud Terry.
Banks and Banking Kyle, Wal
ker and Hamilton, of Hinls.
Contingent Eepeases-Mess7s. Guyto1,
Smith and keith.
PeRiteHiary and PrtsoRs-Msssrs. Boone.
holland, Terry, Powell and Gayles.
Public Lda9s-Messrs. Roame, of Calhoun,
Martin, Eaton, Boyd and Diilarl.
CorpOrdfioas-M. Martin, Roane, OF
Webster, Sykes, Harvey and Jetfords.
Lerees-Messrs Powell, Lusa, Hamilton,
Of Kinds Owen and Jetioris
Eagrossed BAs-M sSrs. Harvey, Gage
lHd billiard
Humane and Benesolent Lastitutioas-
Me- srs. Br~ nham, Walker, Liddell, TAMIL /
on, OF Holmes and Spears.
Public Health end Qudrantins-Messr
iage, BreLham, Il, nierSou, Hyer and /
'ackwoO |.
oINT STANDING COMMITTEES OK FART OF
SENATE.
Cnirersities -Messrs. Sykes, Mitchell, /
Jus :, Koaue. of Calh0 IN and Boyd.
Enrolled BjHs-Mes.rs. Dickson. Boyd..
owen aud Keith.
Ereeatjre Contingent Fend- NJ ssrs e uon.
dickson aud Guy ton.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

Mas. CLARA Z. KELLY, wife of W. s.
Kelly, departed this life at her residence
twelve miles south of Yazoo City, in Yazoo
county. She was born April LIST, 1887,
age 26 years, 8 months and days.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
SCHOOLS! TEACHERS !

These needing the services OF a frst-class
professional Teacher-IsacheTs wanting a
Iucraties, permanent positions and those
wishing 10 buy, rent, sell school property,
appliances or furni urs. Address AT ONCE,
H. MAYE2S. Secretary,
Central Educational B4rsau, Jackson.
Dec.l2, 'S3-3m.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
Neuralgia Treated by the Turning
Fork.

DIR. Rasori applies the tuning FORK, while
vibrating over the course of tic pair
full nerve. The sitting usually lasts
about half an hour, and the patient is
generally relieved without futher treat.
ment. He records his method IN the
CHM. Ian. and Gin.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

A cynical old bachelor recently asked
female friend: "Well, madam what do
you hold on this question Of female
sufIfageP To him the lady responded
calmly, 'fSir / hold my tongue
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
SENATE SEVENTH DAT.

TunaDA1. January 18th, 1854
Senate met pursuant "a adianrnnlent
Lieut. Gov NOR Stands IL tie Chair.
Prayer Il Is offered 81 ReF. Alex Wat
kilis.
AA membeEs pkp1sut exesnt Mezsna
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

The glorious Sth of January was suf-
fered to pass without special recognition
in this city.
Our Capital City was named after tie
hero of New Orleans, and it ought never
To be forgotten that had notAndrew Jack
son been in command at New Orleans,
when Packenham made his brag "if he
in fight was lucky. he'd have our gals
and cotton bags in spite of old Ken
lucky" that the Crescent City would
have fallen into the hands of the British
soldiery, who were ripe for rapine and
plumber. But Jackson, she was wide
awake and wasn't scared at trihes," and
the day was won by one of the most
brilliant victories on record.
The Legislature met here on the Sth,
and while it would have been appropri-
ate for that body and the citizens to
have united in reviying memories of the
day and the occasion, vet the organiza-
ton of 4 new Legislature by electing
Speaker, Clerks and other officers, alb
sorbed everything else.
We think we will regale the readers
of THE CLARION with vivid reminder
of what occurred on the memorable Sth
of January, 1915. by publishing the
Hunters of Kentucky" when we lay
our hands up0h it.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
Our City Fire Department.

Al an early day bill will be introduced
10 make the usual appropriation to the Fire
Department Of the city of jackson, to be
divided between the different Companies
o. the city. For number of sessions Tast
It has been the custom of the Legislature
To make this appropriation, and in view of
the fact that the State has more than a
million dollars worth OF property in ard
near the city, and that our Fire Depart
rnent Is volunteer organization, it is but
reasonable and just that the appropriation
shoald ho made. On several occasions, the
Fire Department HISS saved the State build
iurs from destruction, and it is ''always
ready" in such emergencies. There Is 10
more efficient Fire Department in the
United States, and 10 city in the country
that zas.ainS as few losses by fire.
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SO 90 REwAaDl

win be paid for any Corset in which
the ooraline break with six months or
binary wear
1t is elastic, pliable, and very comfort
able, and Is not affected by cold, heat or
moisture.
The public are cautioned against
worthless limitations boned with com
mon cord.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
Buckners Bill to Prevent Contrac
item Of the Currency.

WAsHINGT0N, Jan. 5.-On Monday
Judge Buckner, chairman of the house
banking and currency committees, will in
troduee in the house a bill Ito prevent un.
due contraction of the paper circulation
and for other purposes" The bill is, in
substance, the same as that introduced by
him in the last three Congresses. 1t pro
vides Tor the issue of non-legal tender
treasury notes, receivable by the United
States for all taxes, customs dues, demands
and claims OF the United States, and re-
ceiyabIe at par in all parts OF the United
States in payment for all salaries and other
debts and demands owing by the United
States, except where some other mode of
payment is provided by law. The notes
are to be payable on demand at the office of
the assistant treasurer in New York, in
standard gold or silver coin, when present.
cd in sums of not less than 500.
DEMONSTRATIONS.
They are to be Issued in demon nations
of SO. $50, so, 500 and 81 900, and for
their redemption thebill provides that the
Secretary of the Treasury shall maintain a
redemption fund in standard gold and sill
yer coin by setting aside from accruing
surplus revenues from time to time or from
the exchange OF legal tender notes, or the
treasury notes for gold or silver coin, such
sums, as with the fund now held in the
treasury for the redemption of the legal
tender notes, not less than 20 per cent. OF
the aggregate of the outstanding legal-ten-
der notos and OF the treasury notes.
CIRCULATION.
As a method Of getting the treasury
notes into circulation the bill provides that
whenever any Of the bonds of the United
States become subject to such redemption
and such bonds are deposited with the
treasurer Of the United States as security
for the circulating notes Of any national
bank, the Secretary OF the Treasury is au-
thorized to exchange treasury notes Tor
bonds at their par value and accrued inter
ests, or he may exchange the treasury notes
at their par value for standard gold or
silver coin and redeem the bond there
with.
OBJECT OF THE MEASURE.
Judge Buckncr says that this bill is in
tended simply to provide against the CON
traction of the paper circulation caused by
the calling in OF the 3 per cent. bonds. 1t
does not interfere with the organization OF
new banks. nor with the circulation secured
by the deposit Of per cents, ! per cents,
and railroad Is until they become redeem
able.
Judge Buckner says he does not intend
to press the consideration Of his bill at
present He will await the results for
time of the redemption OF the per cents,
and the discussion which will arise there
from. He saws that he is OF the opinion
that public sentiment is drifting in the
direction OF some measure that will secure
the continued circulation that will be
steady and stable, and at the same time
not pedendent Ion its volume upon whether
we have large or a small surplus, or
whether we reduce our debt by Sl0,000,000
or 500, 100000 per annum.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

See! Spect dcles of all kinds at seut-
ter's.
TOILET SOAR tablets sold by Cato, the
Druggist, next PostofIice.
"Belle Of Nelson" and "McBrayer" at
Fuller's, Muh building, Capitol street 1t.
OPERA Pearl Tooth Powder cannot be
excelled as dentifrice, you will find at
Cato, the Druggist.
If you want watch, breastpin, ear
rings, gold rings, gold or silverware Of any
kind, call on Seu.ter, corner Capital and
Main streets.
CALL on Cato, the Druggist for Toilet
Articles, Prescriptions and Patent Medi-
cines.
CALL at Cato's and get anything You
want in the drug line. All kind of fancy
and Toilet Articles kept constantly on
hand.
The ladies are respectfully invitel to call
and see our elegant line Of smoking jacket
and dressing gowns at
CAPITAL CLOTHING EMPoEIUN.
We have just received a new lot OF silk
handkerchitis, suitable for holiday pres
ents, of all culors and shades, at
CAPITAL CLorHISG EMPORIUM.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

We are Informed that upwards of five
hundred signatures have already been
obtained to the protests against the re-
peal Of the city charter-mostly white
citizens, aud including 4 large number
of those who voted against the present
administration.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For Rent.

TN south Jackson, large rooms, kitchen, SER
wants room, stable and large garden.
Ian III ist-2w MRS. r. WEST.
STRAYED OR STOLEN!
VNROM LIVINGSTON, MADISON COUNTY,
Misc. December 27th, Light hay horse aoont
IL hands high; very stout built and IA good eoai,
ton No work or saddle marks about nm. "
hind TOD -hite A suitable reward will be paid
for N. return 70 s. A. - Greavess Livingston, ~
"a 4 u Fondrcn, four miles north Of Jackson.
Ian. l6-tt.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

We are Sole Agents for Butteriek's
Celebrated Paper Patterns.
Pearl shirt. open front and hack
Price 81 a. .-
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NJ. Helms "suppe.e,,-A Cliaeher.

A CITIZEN OF LAR2xKTTF.
JaauaFr I6 1874
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IA superiep Corset Laoe.

81 long. extra heavy, It meets want
long felt. It is manufactured expressly
for Warner Bro. 3. prifa Zoe,
Warner Bios celebrated poraetss
STAYS, Steelsl etc.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

See! Spect Icles Of all kinds at Seut-
er's
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

OPERA Pearl Tooth Powder cannot be
excelled as a dentifrice, you will find at
Cato, the Druggist
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

TOILET SOAP tablets sold by Cato, the
Druggist, next Postoflice.
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belle Of Nelson" and "McBrayer" a
Fuller's, Muh building, Capitol street 1t
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CALL on Cato, the Druggist for Toilet
Articles, Prescriptions and Patent Medi-
cines.
, 1884-12-11

WASHINGTON, December l0.-Mr. Z.
Rosewater, editor of the Omaha Bee, to-
day made an interesting argument before
the Senate Judiciary committee in opposi-
ton to the passage of the Union Pacific
Sixty Year Extension bill. He said it
was entirely needless for Congress to re-
sort to any such legislation. The earnings
of the road were ample to meet its just
liabilities and to pay interest on its
actual cost and even to make material re-
auctions in the rates from time to time.
If Congress would prohibit the payment
of improper dividends and compel the
company to devote its proceeds in land
sales to the liquidation of its bonded La
bilities, the proposed sixty years exten:
sion would have the effect to retard the
sale of the company's lands and thus de-
lay the settlement of country which it
was the object of the subsidy to promote.
, 1884-12-11

CHICAGO, December 10.-The newspa-
pers here are beginning to make an at
tack upon the Chinese la%undrymen in the
city on the ground that they are engaged
in systematically enticing young girls and
women, who have already acquired the
opium habit, into their dens. One girl of
fifteen, it is claimed, was kept secreted in
n of their places for the greater portion
Of two days and nights, and the keepers
were fined $75 each by a Justice of the
Peace. They took an appeal to the Cir
cult Court, 1t is not believed hat the
present statute as to the keeping of disor-
derby houses will hold, and that a special
law to cover the cases will have to be
passed. The statement is also made that
the Cinnamon of the city have perfected
an organization and raised a fund to de-
fend any Of their countrYmen arrested on.
the charge Of keeping opium dens,