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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
WEBB'S WICKEDNESs.
ihe City of NOrwich's Account with the
Bank PersisteDtIy FaIsified.

Ahe City of NOrwfch's Account with the
Bank PersisteDtIy FaIsified.
NORWICH, CONN, Feb. 3.-Anew COM
plcation has arisen in regard to the re-
cent embezzlements in the Merchants
Bank. Assistant Cashier Webb. of that
bank, was also City Treasurer. Among
the charges against him is one TO the
effect that he falsified the books of the
bank by persistently undertaking the CITY
deposit. The bank officers have now re-
fused to pay drafts of the city on his
account, alleging that the city has AL
ready oVerdrawn it's account. The de-
poslt books of City Collector Dillabv show
that the city had deposited $50. .O00in the
bank up to Jan. IA. The books of the
bank show that the city has over
drawn its account $4,000, though.
as nearly as can be ascertained
only about $4,000 has really been
drawn by the city. The bank officials
claim that differences amounting to
$4,000 We're embezzled by Webb from
Che Guys fund, and the bank is not re-
sponsible. The city claims that the
money was deposited, and it is now re-
sponsible for the falsityi1g of the books
by its dishonest officers. 1t happens that
collector Dlllaby has deposit slips from
tne bank. 1t is now believed that the
question will have to be decided by the
courts - 'HO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
Highway man and Postmaster.

NICKsBURG, MISS, Feb. 3.-On Jan. 16
mail driver was robbed between Lake
Providence, La, and the landing bv par-
ties who presented pistols at his head and
demanded the mail bags, which he sur-
rendered. George Stewart, colored. who
was driving the wagon when it was
robbed, gave information to the effect that
Jones, of Lake Providence, his brother
Paul Jones, Eugene Lorch and Jean Yor,
ley, all white men. Paul Jones was ar
rested to-day and jailed here. WrIts have
been issued for the arrest of the others
and officers have gone to Lake Providence
TO execute them. About $1,000 was OBJ
tained by the robbery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
No New Business to he Introduced in the
Legislature after To- Morrow.

No New Business to he Introduced in the
Legislature after To Morrow.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Feb. 3.-The
Senate passed the following bills: Allow
ins railroad company to condemn lands
for their own use; granting additional
lands and privileges to the Coast Line
and Transportation Company; incorpo-
rating the Santa Fe and st. Johns Rail-
road and granting lands to the same.
A resolution passed fOrbiGding the in
PRODUCTION of business after Thursday.
Messrs. PeudletOn, COttren and Sam
mus were appointed a committee to in
vestigate gambling in the cities and to re-
port bill to prohibit gambling in this
state.
Ine special committee was authorized
70 destroy useless scrip lying in the
Treasurer's Office.
Mr.. Mallory introduced a bill author
izing Circuit Judges to employ stenogra-
piers.
The committee made a favorable report
on the convict camp.
The committee reported bill calling a
constitutional convention IN June.
DR.. Curry, agent for the Peabody fund,
by invitation delivered an eloquent ad-
dress on education to tue Legislature.
THE STATE FAIR OPENED.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Feb. 3.-The
state Fair commenced this morning. The
opening exercises were held at noon, and
consisted OF an address by John T.
Walker, national songs, music, and
artillery salute. The attendance was
moderate. The weather was beautiful.
The display OF semi-trOpical fruits is not
large, but select. Columbia county makes
good exhibit of field products. The col
lection of fruits from the Indian river are
excellent. The DisstOn Company show a
large collection of Florida woods, rough
and polished, displaying the gram
and bark, which is much admired. They
also exhibit splendid sugar cane from
land recently reclaimed. The display of
live stock, cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry
Is inferior at present. Articles are con-
tinually arriving. The display improves
daily. The hotels are well filled, and the
crowd is continually increasing. Fruits
and other articles of interest will be for
warded TO New Orleans when the fair
closes. Two unimpOrtant races were held
this afternoon.
The Liberty Bell Committee is making
a tour of the State.
The police raided the gambling dens last
night and arrested several prOprietOrs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
New Eneland Failn-oa

BOSTON, Feb. 3.-The failure IS an.
nounced of Hiram Leonard & Co. dealers
in leather and hides. The liabilities are
about $250,0OO. large proportion being
contingent Indebtedness. The assets are
largely in excess of the liabilities.
Crocker d Brown, tanners, of Salem,
are somewhat involved in the embarrass-
ment of the Boston firm, and Salem paper
has gone to protest. The failure is at
tributed to the dullness of business and
lack Of accommodation from banks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
ARCTIC EXPEDITION LEGACIEs.
Congress Refuses to Formally Thank
the Greedy Expeditions Officers.

CONGRESS kefuses to Formally Thank
the Greedy Expeditions Officers.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The House
Navigation Committee to-day agreed to
report adversely the JOINT resolution ex-
tending the thanks of Congress to the
officers of the Greely expedition on the
ground that circumstances did not war
rant such extraordinary action of Con-
gress. Representative Boutelle was au-
thorized to favOrably report the Joint
resolution, in accordance with the Presi-
dents message, providing for the return
of the steamer Alert, of the Greely ex-
pedition, to the British Government. with
the thanks of Congress; for the transfer
of the Bear to the revenue marine service
on the Alaskan coast, and for the placing
of the Thetis in the navy, to be used in
making surveys and for other purposes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
SWAIN AND MORROW.
Final Steps In One Case and Initiator,
Ones in the Other


Ones in the Other.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The general
court martial in session in this CITY has
concluded its labOrs in the Swain case.
This morning the court met early and
the signatures of the members were at
tached to the records and findings. These
were sent to the Secretary of War this
afternoon, and il the findings do not acouit
Gen. Swain the record and findings will
be forwarded through the War Depart
ment to President Arthur.
THE MORROW CASE,
Immediately upon the conclusion of the
proceedings in the Swain case the Cen
eral Court Martial took up the case of
Col. Albert 7. Morrow. The detail of the
court is the same as that for the trial of
Gen. Swain, except that Paymaster Gen
eTaI Rochester has been relieved from
duty on 1t. The first charge is of signing
a false certificate in violation of the 10Th
article of war, and the second charge is
OF conduct unbecOming an officer and a
gentleman IN violation of the 6lst article
Cf war. The specifications to the first
charge set out that Col. Morrow made and
signed pay vouchers for certain months in
1883 IN trlplicate, and the specifications to
tne second charge set out that he traudu-
AShOIy hSSOlldIeu Jne pay vouchers.
MORROW's ANSWER.
Upon arraignment Col. Morrow pleaded
not guilty to both charges and to ali the
specifications, but his counsel. ex.GOy.
boutwell,, presented on his behalf a state
ment in the nature of confession and
avoidance, which declares in substance
that While the accused did sign nav
vouchers in triplicate the second sci Of
vouchers was not issued by him until the
holders OF the first had relinquished ali
claims under them and accepted as se-
curIty for the payment of the sums adj
Nanced upon them a policy of insurance
on tne life of the accused, and the third
seI was not issued until a similar ar
rangement had been made with the hold
eers Of the second. This statement haying
been made, the Judge Advocate an
nouncec mat the prosecution had but one
witness to bring in and that he had NOT
yet reached Washington, but would be
mere tomorrow. He said that he would
probably be witness for the defense also,
ana he asked the court to adjourn until
Tomorrow, which was accordingly done.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
A Fatal Mine ExpIosion.

DENIsON, Tex, Feb. "a terrible ex-
plosion of gas occurred yesterday in a
coal mine near Savanna, Indian Territory.
There were several hundred miners
working in the mine at the time of the
explosion. Three are reported killed out
right, 80 seriously burned and AZ slightly
burned and otherwise injured.
Savanna is a small village on the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railroad. in the
very heart of the Indian nation. about rs
miles south of McAllister and so miles
north of Atoka.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04

"Goneness'' is hard to define scientif-
cally, yet you know what 1t is when it
overcomes you. 1t is a compound OF
lassitude, debility, and ''the miserables,' y
favored with a seasoning of sGthe blues. y
Now you know. To get rid of Esgoneness,v y
take Browns Iron Bitters, and be well
and strong. Mr.. J. NJ. Gentry, Hanni-
bal, Mo-, says: ''I took Browns Iron
Bitters for pain in the back, loss OF appe-
tite, kidney disease, with good results.o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
civ RuIers Charged Mith Contemnt

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3.-The Mavor
and City Council were summoned before
Judge Billings to-day to answer rule
for contempt in having failed to levy
tax to pay judgments as ordered by the
United States Circuit Court. The Mayor
and Councilmen We're present. City At
torney Rogers stated that it was the in
tentlon OF the Council to disobey the man.
date OF the court, that the amount of as
sessable property for 1885 was not known
to the Council, and that, therefore, there
was nothing on which to base the rate of
taxation to pay the judgments named.
The case was continued until to-morrovU
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
ROSA TO BE sHELvED.
An Entirely New Policy to be Followed
by the DYnamiters

by the Dynamiters.
CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-BefOre the report of
the shooting Of Rosa had reached this
city prominent Irishman here, IN the
course of a conversation with a Tribune
reporter, is reported to-day as having
said: This King Pin of the dynamiters
to-day is supposed to be the Irish exile
known to the world as O'Donovan Rossa.
Yet he fills but a small place in the dyna.
mite world, and in the course of events
the place he fills will be more insignifi-
cant still if the policy outlined by the
Irish leaders on this continent culmi-
mates in organization. O'Donoyaa Rosa
is about to be deposed, and Judge John
Brennan, of Sioux City, Iowa, will proba.
bly, be placed at the head of an organiza-
ton which will represent the best lnteIli-
gence of violent agitation in this country
and in Europe.
THE FRENCH HEAD CENTER.
In Paris Eugene Davis is spoken of as
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
A AFOREsTALLING STROKE.

LONDON, Feb. 3.-The Pan KaU Ga
@ette, commenting on the seizure of both
banks Of the Congo river by Portugal,
says that it must be admitted that by this
stroke the government at Lisbon has
fOrestalled the decision of the powers.
The powers at the very moment Portugal
is making annexation, the Gazette SAYS.
are discussing Germany's proposal. which
has the support of England to grant to
the International African Association the
southern bank of the river which Portu-
gal has appropriated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
British Killed Near suakin.

LONDON, Feb. "a dispatch from
Alexandria says that Osman Digna's
trOops attacked a scouting force of Brit
ish from the garrison at Suakin last night.
Eight Of the British were killed and sew
eral wounded.
Il is reported that two well known Ger
man officers and one Frenchman were
among the billed on FL Mahdfs side in
the recent battles in the SOudan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
The Funding Schemes Succe,

NEW YORK, Feb. st is stated that
the funding scheme OF the East Tennes-
see, Virginia and Georgia Railroad Com
pany is progressing very favorably. and
that holders of debenture bonds ($1, 200.
OOO), Cincinnati and Georgia (S2, ,OOO. .OOO),
car trusts $l,SOOOOO), and $4,000, 600 in
consols, have agreed to the proposed plan.
Asserting consOls continue to come in
rapidly, considering their wide distribu-
fion
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
MRS. GRANTS GREAT GIFT
THE TROPHIES AT THE GOV.
ERNNfENP rs DISPOSAL.

President Arthur Notifies Congress or
the Proffered Presentatfon-Advan
tage TaEen of the Dec isIOn by tho
President 10 Put in Word in Favor
of Placing the Ex-President on The,
Army's Retired List.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-President Ar
thur to-day transmitted to the House the
following message:
To the House Of ReDreseatGtf0es:
take especial pleasure in LAYING before
Congress the generous offer made nv Mrs
UEdnt 10 give 70 the government in perpetual
trust the swords and military and civil testi
nohIals iateiy belonging To Gen. Grant. A
copy OF the deeu OF trust and of the letter adj
dressed 10 me by William IL. Vanderbilt will
explain the nature and motive OF this offer.
Appreciation OF Gen. Grants achievements
ana recognition of his lust Tame have
IN part taken the shape of numerous memen
toes and gifts which, while dear to min,
possess for the nation an exceptional InteresL
These relics OF great historical value havn
passed into the hands of another whose con
sIderate action restored the collection to Mrs
Grant as life trust, ON condition that at TN.
death OF zen. Grant or sOoner,at Mrs. Grants
optIon,It snail become the property of the gov
ernment rs set forth in the ACCOMMODATING
papers. In the exercise of the option thlls
gwen her, Mrs. Grant elects that the trust
shall forthwith determine and asks that tho
government designate a suitable place OF de-
pOsit and responsible custodian for the col
lection.
THE RECOGNITION EARNED.
The nature of this gift and the value Of the
relics which the generosity of private citi-
zen, Joined TO high sense of public regard
which animates Mrs. Grant, have thus placed
at the disposal OF the government, demand
Iull ana signal recognition on behalf of the
nation at the hands of It's representatives.
l therefore ask Congress to take suitaDle
action TO accept the trust and to provide Tor
It's secure custody, at the same time recording
the apprecIative gratitude OF the people of the
United states TO the donors. In this c0nnec-
ton may pertinently advert TO the pending
legislation IN the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatlves looking TO national recognition
OF Gen. Grants eminent service by pro-
vldlng means for his restoration
To the army on the retired list. That Congress
by taking such action VIII give expression t
the almost universal desire OF the people oi
this nation Is evident, and 1 earnestly urge
the passage of an act similar to Senate bIh
No. 253O which, not interfering with the con
stItutlonal prerOgatiye of appointment, viii
enable the President in his discretion To nomi
nale Gen. Grant as Il General on the retired
list. CHESTER A. ARTHUR
The accompanying papers referred to
are deed OF trust executed by w. III.
Vanderbilt, and that gentleman's letter to
the President informing him of his action.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
A Cool MORNING in the Northeast.

NORTHFIELD, VT, Feb. 3.-The ther-
mometer was 40 degrees below zero this
morning, the lowest ever registered here.
SIX POINTS LOWER.
MIDDLEsEx, VT, Feb. 3.-The ther-
mometer was 40 degrees below zero here
and in several adjacent towns this morn
ing. At Marshiield it was AZ below zero.
and at Mooretown 46 below.
"a BELOW AT HANOVER.
HANOVER, n. H., Feb. 3.-The mercury
was "a degrees below zero here this morn.
ing and 40 below at Norwich, vt.
A sNAPPIsH SUNRISE.
BANGOR, Me-. Feb. 3-The mercury
was 40 degrees below zero at sunrise this
morning at Bridgeton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
PORTUGAL ON THE CONGO.

Both Banks of the River Reported to
Have Been Seized by Man of War.
BERLIN, Feb. st is announced that
a Portuguese man-of-war has formally
annexed both banks of the Congo, and
contested the coast line. Portugal has
emphatically rejected the proposals of the
African International Association which
France has approved. She demands the
whole OF the territory on the right bank.
between the French frontier and Tchil-
loang0, down to Congo, and eastward to
to the 14th degree of longitude.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
NINE SHOTS FIRED IN A DUEL.
Serious Results Follow Fancied Social
Snub in Virginia.

oVIIUus sUIIb FOLLOW FanCied Social
Snub in Virginia.
PORTSMOUTH, VA, Feb. 3.-At about
O'Clock this morning John l.. Jack, who
thought that he had been slighted by Car
ter B. Page. in the matter of social cour-
tesy, challenged the latter then and there
to mortal combat. Page left to arm him
self, and on his return found Jack waiting
for him at the door of a restaurant. Page
gave the word to fire, and nine shots fol-
lowed each other in quick succession.
Page firing four times and Jack five
Jacks fifth shot struck Page in the face
the ball lodging in his neck and inf1ictinS
a serious, and possibly mortal wOnnd
Jack was arrested and held for trial
Both are young men, and are well known
here. Page has relatives in this and other
States N NNAANA
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04

That excellent remedy, ,Coussens' Honey
of Tar, which has so rapidly gained in
popular esteem,i is a pure and simple COM
pound adapted to all ages and consti-
tutions, and the best medicine in the
world for Coughs, Colds, and all diseases
of the Throat and Lungs. For sale by
QsceOla Butler.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-President Ar
thur to-day nominated Joshua A. Smith,
of Mississippi, to be United States Consul
at Asunclon, Paraguay, and Edgar Wa
ters to be Postmaster at Lebanon. Tenn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
Turntng Nicht into Day.

Why is the sun like people OF tashionf
1t turns night into day-the time people
catch cold. which, il not attended to in
time. VIII induce consumption. Take in
tine TaylOr's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet
Gum and Nnllain
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
Young Menl Read This.

The VOltaic Belt Company, of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated Elec-
tro-Voltaic Belt and other Electric Ap-
pIianees on trial for thirty days to men
(voung or old) afflicted with nervous de-
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an kindred troubles. Also for rheuma-
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other diseases Complete restoration to
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No risk is incurred as thirty days trial is
allowed. Write then at once for illus
trated pamphlet free.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
or for New OrIeanI

CINCINNATI, Feb. 8.-Fice President
elect Hendricks and wife, and party
of friends start hence tomorrow for New
Orleans.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
The Races at New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 3.-The attend
ance at the races to-day was light. The
weather was pleasant and the track was
heavy on the back stretch. The events
were as follows:
FIRST RACE-Eive furlongs. Eileen won by
three lengths, with Desiree second and Oneen
Esther tnlrd. Time ;O6
SECOND RACE-One mile. Lord Clifton. the
tavorlte, led from the start to the finish
LORD Edward was second. MalvolIo third and
Kansas fourth. Time 49,.
THIRD RACE-One anu one-siXteenth miles: ::
selling allowances. Leroy was the favorite
ana won by half length, with Greenwood
second and Beecherbroke third Time 3
minutes. Red Fox was withdrawn
FOURTH RACE-One mile. Princess Ban
won easily, with Monticello second and Can't
Warren third Time .46
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
AMERICAS SOCIALISTS.
Schwab's Hearing POstpOned-AIIeged
EXpIOt ives Depot at Pittsburg.

Schwab's Hearing POstpOned-AHeged
ExpiOtives Depot at Pittsburg
NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Justus Fl. Schwab.
the notorious Socialist, who was arrested
by the police last night for melting a
riot and assaulting an officer, was ar
raigned in court to-day. Many of his ad-
herents were present, and evinced deep
interest in the proceedings, Officer
Lewis ROtt accused Schwab of striking
him, and knocking him down while he
was performing his duty. Schwab. ON
being asked what he had to say, asked
time to secure counsel. The court ad-
JOurned the case, aud fixed bail at 1000.
Police Captain Mccullough explained
how he came to be present at the meeting.
and charged Schwab with instigatin9 n
riot for the purpose of breaking up law
full meeting. ThereupOn the court in
creased Schwab's bail to $1,000, and set
the examination down for tomorrow.
SOCIALIST STORES AT PITTsBURG.
PIsTsBURG, PA, Feb. 3.-The Chr0n,-
cte-IetegrGpb this afternoon SAYS that il
has come to the knowledge of the author
tiles through some secret agents here that
Socialists have stored large quantities of
arms and dynamite in this city, and are
ready for an outbreak on capitalists when
favorable opportunity offers. Men
from the Hooking Valley and elsewhere,
are said to be here ready for business.
Sensational developments are limited at.
RUssO-AMERICAN EXTRADITION.
LONDON. Feb. st was said in diplo-
matte circles to-day that the governments
of Russia and America are parleyiug in
regard to treaty for the extradition of
dynamiters. it is understood that nego-
tiations are pending between Russia and
EnUIqnd
eXtraditiOn of dynamiters and for the pro-
lection OF submarine cables
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04
Why suffer with MalariaY Emory,

Standard Cure Pills are infallibIe, never
fails to cure the most obstinate cases;
purely vegetable, contain no quinine,
mercury or poison of any kind; pleasant
to take, sugar coated. All druggists. %
and 80 cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04

Durkee's Salad Dressing and Cold Meat
Sauce is made from the freshest, p1rest,
and choicest condiments obtainabie: In
using it. waste, labor, anxiety, and diSap'
pOintment are prevented.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-04

....-- Experience in scriven County
n.rary sheriff with a Prisoner
.t. sides Of the Life of a De
i'r ru-1l-tau-Nu Assault
rfLu County Black
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-04-18
IocH Of LeidRd.
Whitmore'x Iad. to Lel0nd.
IT VTFI II y ItVItOI
l1R. Ia LeidHd.

u Iyid Evans. .......... 3G
{ c hestuL..........,. IL
Whiimore'S 2d Add. TO LcLaHd.
IN Pierce, NEG out.!otl Is "a
tesamc = 10 70
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Curtis .lda. to MQrSeilleS.

'yaTs Suj(ic. Of Lot 10, CLayk'S
1id. to NdyyiIIeS.
p,,v lGI
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WedreI.'s .idd. q .WdFSeltltN

Land d. Water Poorer Co.'S .ltd
to HdrseiRes, n Ell neg !Sec.l3,
~ 4
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LaHd d. water Polncr CO.'S add. 10

Land e. Water Powcr co.'s Add.
to NayScRieS, h Sec. l2, SO, 4.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-08-15

- United States Senator Coke, of
Texas, should be taken home by his
political friends, and-kept there. In
inaugurating an AUTHORIZATION CAM
psign in McLennan county,a couple of
days ago, he gave as reason for OPP
posing prohibition shat the prohibit
ion movement was aimed at and in
tended to overthrow the Democratic
party" AS. but Tor st. Johns Pro-
hibition strength in New York, the
Democrats could not have come with.
in many thousand votes OF carrying
that State and winning the Presidency,
it is plain to be seen that the very
hast friends of the Democratic party
are tlse Prohibitioaists. The gentle.
xnan from Texas, even though he be a
United States Senator, has evidently
not sense enough to see this.