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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-22
LIME. CEMENT, DC.

,D1crcNrE-C- 0r1-CoI--0T|- 00--y-N(-o((~oN|
. eiS BARRELS FRESH ROCK
ZsOfC LAND LIME. I'm the dock and
now disehargng, for sale low from vessel.
Also. fresh supply OF the celebrated AN
CHOIR" LINE just received. Large stocks
CATCISED PLASTER. LATHS, FIRE
BRICK and CLAY, HAIR. &c. ~
WARNER MOORE,
foot Seventeenth street, south side DOCK.
Lump and Ground Plaster. sumac. ana
Bark. up 10
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sEpNR.rH READ

HARD, MEDlU NJ a-sSS
IL and soFT-LAiD SEINE aud
TWINEs. All sizes; LINES, CokhS' ~ ~
CORKWoOD; FYkE-NErS, OIL LIZ e. NH -,
TING, and HAUL-SElNE chl LIMA
hand and made to order. NETS an" S''
l. LICHTENsTEIN's SONS.
corner Seventeenth and frsnkn~ ~ ina
Richmond, Va. Sole impof'e" " '"'
utsITE and sTRiPFO AwNtNG-DuChs.
HEAVYWEIGHT sAiL-DuChs, ~
lowest prices.
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CHINA, GLASSWARE, &c.
n.ssolUTIONs a PARTNERSHIPS,

HAVING PURCHASED THE
IL business OF my late husband, H. D.
French, conducted at No. 1909 Man street reel;
/ hereby appoint CHARLES >. FhEN1m
and SAMUEL CRANE my agents 70 carry
on the BOOK AND STATIONARY ~ 81
CRANE, Agents. STELLA Z. FRENCH.
APRIL IL. 1885. hp lz-%"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-22

Tho consulship 81 Nice Is not nice
enough to temp. Colonel WrNcHEs-
TER. II only pays sl.500 per annua.
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ROCK BEER.

No,,nNrnror0N0r01N |oN0|oJNN0N(|(||
THE FAMOUS BOOK BEER OF
THE BERGNER ENGEL BREWING
COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA.
IA now on tap at all the leading places In
town. THEODOR BARTZ,
.nis-st Manager.
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IlCE<SE-TsSES.

hts " W. - -
OFFICE CITY COLLECTOR
RICHNoND. VA, April /, 1883. !
7 ICENSE-TAX.
THIS OFFICE WILL BIZ OPEN DAILY
FROM O'CLOCK \. NJ. 10
O'CLOCK r. NJ FROM THE
18TH TO THE sorH or APRIL
FOR THE PURPOSE or
RECEIVING THE LICENSE-rAN
from all Doctors, Dentists Lawyers. COM
mission Merchants; Merchandise, stock. aud
Exchange Brokers Wholesale and Relau
Liquor Dealers, Hotels, Restaurants Sa-
looms, Boarding and Eating Houses, Auc-
tioneers, Lumber Measures. Architects
Theatres and Halls Telegraph. Express, and
Coal Companies Mercantile. Insurance
Real Estate, Employment Ticket aud
Sewing Machine Agents Bitters Manufsc-
turers, BottIers, junk and oyster Dealers.
Photographers. and ali other persons liable
10 said license-tax.
All bills remaining unpaid on the LIST
day Of May a fine Of not less than 81 and
no more than IS for each day thereafter
will be imposed.
A. X. WoODSON, Collector.
All daily papers VIII copy.
ap l-tap30
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-22

vacancies On tho Supreme bench that
happen in the NEXT four years. That
bench needs, some good Democrats
upon Il.
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TESTED A QUARTER OF a CENTURY
IT STANDS UNRIvALLED.

TESTED A QUARTER OF A CENTURY
IT STANDS UNRIvALLED.
LAGRANGE. GA.
Dr.. J. Bradfeid Atlantic, Ga Dear Sir
I take pleasure In stating that have u~rd
for the last twenty years the medicine you
are now putting mp, known as Dr. Brad.
fields Female Regulator. and consider Il tho
best combination ever gotten together Tor
the diseases for which IL IL recommended.
with kindest regards, am respectfully.
W. b. FERRELL, NJ. ID.
ATLANTA. GA.
DR.. J. Bradfetd: Dear Sir,-some nfteen
years ago examined the recipe oi Female
Regulator. and carefully studied authorities
I'm regard TO its components. and then. as
well as now, pronounce Ii Ia be the most
scientific and skilful combination OF the
really reliable remedial vegetable agents
known TO science. 10 act directly on tho
affected organs and parts sympathizing 81.
rectly with them; and. Therefore. providing
specific remedy for all diseases for which L
Is recommended. You.s truly.
JESSE BORING. VI. D., ID. d.
Treatise on the Health and Happiness Of
Woman mailed free 10 any address.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR co.
l7-dlw&w1t Box %. Atlanta. ga.
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DIME MUSEUM.

DIME MUSEUM.
The management has engaged at an enor-
nous expense the great
LEONZO BROTHERS
and their great Acting Dogs,
TIGER AND LION.
the Rest Acting DOGS i'm the World,-bar
none-in the great FOur-Act Drama
OF the
PLANTERS CHILD.
with New Scenery and Mechanical ELECTS.
Admission to ALL only 10 cents; reserved
seats. 20 cents-to be had at Z. +. John-
rton's. 9Is Main street. Doors open after
noon 1880; commences at 2:3O. Night,
open at z; commences at $50. ap -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-22

DICHM0ND THEATRE.
ONE NIGHT ONLY
WEDNESDAY, 22D APRIL.
GRAND LADIES' AND CHILDRENS
MATINEE WEDNESDAY
AT 3 O'CLOCK.
pTRVIS & WHITES CONGRESS OF
TRAINED ANIMALS.
transported in special cars.
A MINIATURE CIRCUS ON THE STAGE.
PERFORMING DOGS. MONKEYS.
DONKElS, PONIES. AND BIRDS.
GRAND STREET PARADE
at I2 O'Clock Wednesday frJm the Theatre.
Reserved seats. 75c.: general admission,
soc family circle and gallery. 25c.
Matinee, SO and 25c. no extra charge Tor
reserved seats.
Box office open for sale OF reserved seats
TUESDAY MORNING AT o'clock.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26
CORRESPONDENCE.
BLUE LAKE, MOrch %, 1885.

1870 ~ 1890
i do not know that you have a regulsr
correspondent in our burg or whether
uews lines so far out, al ~ get the latest
aegs.
Our literary society had another rcus-
ing entertainment last Fridav evening.
A spicy paper was read by SURE Crosby
This society voted TO hold a meeting next
Friday evening and have only a discus
sion, selecting the question. Resolved.
that it Is not for our interest 60 divide
DAY county at this time" appointing
Crosby 10 lead the affirmative and James
the negative. The regular semi-monthly
meeting will come the next Friday eve,
Miss Laird will read a paper. Public is
cordially invited.
As TO news here, no one can even guess
what Is close before us. We have had
the presencs az . .c-..yy saw yer rom Mil
bank on our streets for the last three or
four days. He has a shawl strap fall Of
law books, but no one arrested yet. Al
though we have some here who are veiy
shrewd NJ finding out other peoples bust
ness and knowing more about il than
their own. They have not yet been able
to find out what this lawyer is here so
much for.
The town officials Of wahbay that live
in Blue Lake feel very confident that at
the mex session Of the board this part
Of Blue Lake that thew ceeded 10 Wah-
bay last December and receeded TO Blue
Lake in March will he again receeded 10
Wahbay ut the April session. They have
the promise Of Hon. +. Huntington that
il shall be so. We all would like 10 have
Il settled someway. We don't like going
to bed in Wahbay and wake up in the
morning and find we are in Blue Lake,
and by the time we get accustomed to
10 Blue Lake. have the "Hoii. Board
say no, you arc part Of the State Of Wah-
bay, in the town Of Dakota and county
Of Day Sly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26
HArpr, March 18th. lss

hAUPf, March 10Th, 1850.
A VOICE rom rHE wEsr.-People ar! all
rejoicing over the discovery of coal at
Britton. Fuel Is the heaviest expense in
this country and this, il true, will cut il
down one halt at least.
Catholic services were held at Hickman
school house ON last Wednesday, with
the largest congregation present that has
ever turned out 20 religious services in
this township. Rev. Henry Mensing, of
Webster, officiating.
The Gll==.ns officers were elected in
hickman township at the annual meet
ing. March 3. Thos. Creaser. chairman
of Supervisors, Frank Thole and Russell
Il. Porter, Supervisors; RobL Roberts. ].
p; Robt. Williams and Chas, Perry. Con-
stables; Henry Gerberich, Clerk; Phillip
Ganb, Treas Lafayette Bighan, Assessor
and Leonidas Recob. ovelSeer of high
ways.
A dance WIS held at the residence OF
Geo. Babcock, Tuesday night last, those
present report having a good time bat
Charley Hersey saws that the 10 gallon
can which Tell on his head shortened
him about two inches and that was un-
necessary.
There is a great deal Of discuSsion about
county division. Many are strongly OPP
posed 10 il but mora are beginning 70 see
that in the long run il viii BE to their in
lerest to have it divided and these men
are generally Of class that have infiu-
ence with others and so the good work
goes on.
IfPanl Pry knowns when he is well of
he had better keep still and not risk an
other scoring. REX.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26
VARIATIONS.


When the cyclone winds a.howling 20,
When the bulls on change a proving
When Thermometers to zero so,
They mean all the same, or neaTiy SO;
Blow -0ellow-belOw!
They talk about a womans sphere,
A. though it had u limit;
There's not a place in earth or heaven,
There's not a task of mankind given,
There's not a blessing or woe,
There's not a whisper, yes or no,
There's not a life, or death. or birth,
That has a feathers weight OF worth,
Without a woman in II"
He rose in the gray Of morning,
And kiudled hIs taper dim
Then knelt, like a monk doing penance
With prayer, and with bead and with
hymn.
A CLEAN Of Joy lit up his features,
His eyes beamed with rapture delight
lie found the old ivory button
That slipped from his collar last night
Burlington Free Press.
OH sweet is the morning of pure welded
love,
When joy gilds existance, when faith
is mistaken,
Alasl that the JOY should so transient
prove,
That from the bright dream we must
some day awaken:
Time brings US at last to the gall in the
cup;
Life loses the gloom ofaffections adorn-
ing,
When quarrels snsue as to who shall
get up
Aud kindle the hre on a cold winter
morning. Boston Courier.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

Frank Bowen has just completed his
sample room at the Prior House and has
made II most convenient There is A.
feet of table room in length and each
table is three feet wide. The tables are
attached 10 the walls Of the by hin
ges, with hinge legs, and can be let down
against the wall when not in use. The
room itself is 20x36 and will be the finest
sample room 10 Ds found anywhere be-
tween Minneapolis and Aberdeen. With
characteristic enterprise, Frank proposes
10 be square abreast of the times in every
thing.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

MIR. Maynard, Of Waubsy, has con-
cluded TO make an effort to unearth coal
on his claim two miles northwest Of town,
Our citizens &c aid him in his prospecting
enterprise have subscribed about two
hundred dollars. This 10 a cheap and
feasible way 10 ascertain whether the
coal fields of north Day are extended
through this county, especially through
the hills and we are glad vi citizens
have taken hold Of the matter SO hearth
ly. The work will commence in about
ten DAYS, perhaps about the fret Of next
month.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

...0n Monday Martin and Edward o.
sen were arrested on a charge Of stealing
800 bushels Of wheat from Mrs. John
Norton's farm house about two miles
north Of town and brought TO Webster.
On Tuesday a preliminary hearing was
had before Squire Lee which occupied
most Of the day and till late in the
ing. and resulted in their being bound
over in the sum OF $500 each for their APP
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

THE president is oonstaRtly furnishing
unwelcome surprises 10 his democratic
admirers. His appointments come from
the ranks of men who have in no sense
been applicants for ofiice-much 10 the
disgust of old and tough party hacks
His statement that nc removals will take
place except for cause in beginning to be
believed among republicans, though IL IL
too utterly at varience with the previous
history Of the party that it is extremely
hard TO accept the statement without: 9
rns..-. reservation.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

The Andoyer Gazette has made the
discovery that the finances Of bay coun-
~ are in very good condition" Correct.
and they always have been. No other
county in the territory can show as small
a debt that il no older than we, and mos;
Of them who are many yeans older can
not, noT can they show as much property
repr senting that debt. Yes, thanks to
such level headed men as Geo. Bryant,
LaupheTe, Brigham, Lowell, Huntington
II nhman, King, Osborn and Vincent,
who, while they have made mistakes,
Aye always carefully and Consci-
entiously looked afterthe interests of the
county.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

Roads good.
Splendid weather.
Blanks for sale.
Not much sickness.
-"Say, how's your ma"
-"Wonder if we don't"
-Norton's house looms.
How about that quarter.
Have you got the coal fever?
The frost king is letting go his
grip.
-"De gentle spring am almost
here"
War cloud grows bigger in
Europe.
Webster has a progressive euch-
er club.
Guess Webster don't need wa
ter works-good day.
Ed Ruggles has a bran splinter
new buggy. It's a daisy.
Strangers are putting in an ap-
pearance daily on our streets.
"A number Of our citizens are
going out to grass before long.
A Royal Arch Chaper A. F. 4
A. NJ, will soon be organized here.
Now don't swear at your neigh
bors hens this year. It's naughty.
There will be a large area Of
land sown to fax in Day county
this year.
Eight car loads Of emigrants
moveables came in yesterday and
to-day.
The fur trade has not been
more than half so good this winter
as usual.
We understand the Odd Eel
lows are preparing to establish a
lodge here.
For the next two weeks enter
tainments and &~aiasements OF ali
kinds will be quite prolific.
Our merchants are all receiving
huge stocks of goods and getting
ready for the spring rush of custom
ers.
"A number Of our people are
talking of taking in the literary at
Waubay on Friday night of this
week,
Tom McKennett has opened
out his blacksmith shop for spring
work and is as busy as a bee these
days.
r. +. Baker has moved into a
house on I'd street west, near the
Prior House, and is building an ad-
dition to it.
The only direct route to the
coal fields is through Webster, on
the III. 4 ID. division of the G. NJ. g.
st. p. r. X.
The ducks and geese and brants
are beginning to put in an appear
ance, Hope no one will bring us a
brace-yum, yum, yum.
Letters from DR.. VANDERBILT
says that he has almost recovered
from the recent operation perform
ed on him for gravel, and viii soon
be able to return home.
lis it not about time to take
some steps to drain Balzer's Lake.
The fact is if it is allowed to remain
as it is, pestilential fevers will be
generated and things won't be what
they seem when dry, hot weather
comes. A stitch in time saves nine.
Our farmers should try to raise
nor Amber Cane this year than
last. We understand that Mr..
Knapp proposes to procure a ma
chine for crushing the cane and
boiling it down, if farmers will
plant enough to justify him in the
purchase. Farmers here can make
their own molasses and fifty farmers
planting 2 acres each, would, we
opine find it profitable investment.
We hope farmers will use some
OF their old ground this year to raise
corn. At our fair last fall it was
clearly proven by the grain on exhi-
bltion that this is as good q corn
country as northern Iowa, and II
seems TO US that a little corn and a
few hogs would be u decided help to
The farmers. Raise a little corn
anyhow whether n have anytb;r,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

A DEMOCRATIC newspaper declares that
the only way TO end the squabble for
Office is 10 turn all the republicans out at
once and put democrats in their places.
This organ is evidently correct in saying
that as long as a republican is permitted
TO stay in Office there will be a horde of
rayenous democrats clamoring for his re-
moval and each demanding 10 be APP
pointed as his successor. the prospects
of civil service reform under such cir
cumstances are very discouraging, in.
doch.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

The cir.
But theI.
She was afral.
Because she "
She called aloud, ayl
Do come help me a.
But Chayley went the 0 q Jay.
Because his legs went wrong,
There came a crash-a thunder sound
The girl, oh, where was she2
Ask of the giddy youth around,
Who viewed her hosiery.
Missionary Register.
At the rink:
A daring young man named McCsllum,
Who was long, lask, and looked solemn,
Hit the floor with his head.
And the words that he said,
Would fll a newspaper column,
--Norristown Herald,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

GEHx1AL GaANr 10 no better than for
some time past Il 10 believed that the
thePe Of seeing hia daughter, Nellie, who
Is o on her way from England, Is what
y keeping tie old heron IL He II fnEy
nobeaiops nf the danger. Of ijA sltastion
casayAasa son2htt attleAslas ftbs war.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

SPEAKING Of roller skating, Mr.. Moody
SAYS: IF you a pray while your are
doing it you are all right" Doubtless
you can, But will you? We heard an OK
clamation at the rink the other evening
which sounded like the beginning Of n
prayer, but il was not.-Ex.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

THE G. A. r. had a grand time at the
reunion at Huron on the 10Th. Seventy.
FIVE of the SO posts in the Territory were
represented. The membership in the
Territory liz reported at 1900. The off,
GERS elect for the ensuing year are: w.
V. Lucas, OF ChainbeIlin, Commander; j.
Is. Dennis, of Yankton, Senior Vice; w.
q, Wolfe, Of Carson, Junior Vice; Medi-
cal directory, DIR. ShiIlock. of Fargo; ].
W. Bail, of Glendale. Chaplain; Council
Of Administration, Rswlley, Of Aberdeen,
WooleY of Yanktoi., Page of Volga, Kent
Of Ellendale, Anderson OF Plankinton.
The next encampment viii be held at
Watertown.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

...B Aunashinsky returned from the
east on Tuesday having laid in a huge
stock of general merchandise, boots and
shoes, gents furnishing goods, &c. In our
next Issue we win tell YOU ali about il.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

Gov. MARTIN, of Kansas, has signed
the recently passed house bill, known as
the temperance bill. This bill contains
a provision investing the county attorney
with all the power of a grand jury,
whereby citizens are required to appear
before him and testify ON oath in regard
TO their KNOWLEDGE OF the purchase and
sale Of liquors. Upon refusal 10 do so.
the county attorney can commit them
for contempt. He becomes both the
judge and the prosecuting attorney, and
is allowed a fee of $500 for conviction.
Ths provision is unequalled in it's
strig ncy, and excites the bitterest oppo-
sitIon of the anti prohibitionists.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

The Anglo Russian muddle seems to
have been settled for a time. II is the
truce that gives each Of the parties time
to prepare for the struggle that must
eventually ensue over the Afghanston
question.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

THIS Dayton Journal grayely observes
that Clevclards administration does not
turn out as well as war expected" Just
wait till Mr.. Daniel Manning gets his
coat of, please.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

THE Baptists will meet at the school
house in this city next Sunday afternoon
commencing at 3 O'Clock for the purpose
Of organizing a Sabbath school. Every
body is cordially invited TO come and join
with US.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26
HOW TO MEASURE FIELDS.

During the seeding time farmers often
wish TO make an accurate estimate OF he
amount OF land in a field. The accom-:
panying table has been found useful and
convenient for the purpose, and may be
cut out and preserved for future ref
arpnca
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

OuR feet have been ordered 10 retake
vessels in Sout America by force, where
ever found. The chances are that our
government is liable 10 become involved
in the South American brawl should
the Sc orders be carried out TO the letter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

THE British, under General Graham
advanced on Mahdis forces at Hasheen.
bat met such a warm reception that they
were compelled 10 retire.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

s .s,Beptlst prayer meeting val DO held
at Mr. II. ID. Roots residence on Frlslsy
evening April Sd. All are coYd..py .n.
.slte1 20 come and meet with Us.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

5 Yards wide ny 96s long is an acre.
10 yards wide 4s4 long is an acre.
20 yards vide PAP long is an acre,
40 yards wide l2l long is an acre,
20 yards wide 500 long is an acre.
80 yards wide COZ long is an acre.
60 feet wide 726 long is an acre.
10 feel wide 1917 long is an acre,
100 feet wide 1853 long IL ar acre.
200 feet wide 1913 long is al acre.
240 feet wide ISI! long is an acre.
440 feet wide 80 long is an acre.
--Ex.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-03-26

Sola b. 81 DFaggists: p-seaf ~
bons Ter -, = q
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-10-09

dercrlption. resources, etc., of oul
parish published I'm pamphlet form,
and somebody, there to represent
Us, and take an interest in cxhibi-
ting our display to visitors.
The "New Era" at Gibsland,
Bienville parish, La tells us, that
L. d. Hammett & Son, received
two letters from European compa-
MES, relative to purchasing large
tracts of land IN that country. One
wanted 500, 900. and the other 30,-
600 to &C, 900 acres. Other parties
throughout our State are receiving
such letters of inquiry. We can
'certaialy furnish as much in the
way of lands, If not In anything
else, as cur adjoining parish, BIZ
envillc.
IT'S true, 1t Will be some outlay
but capital invested, to return
large dividends, and that shortly.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-10-09
Those Stolen spoons.

Senator Beck, Of Kentucky, Is . per-
soual friend of Ben Butler, and to him
the Massachusetts ex-Governor related
the true story Of the stolen spoons. He
said: ssWhcn I was in New Orleans,
complaints were frequently made to mo
of houses being entered and pIundercd.
had these complaints Investigated By An
officer Of my staff, who reported to me
that that they were immensely exagera-
ted. One day when I was in a bad hu-
NOR, prominent citizen came to me and
renewed the oldrcomplaint. ssn the Eni<
ted States,' said he, has seut IN army Of
robbers down here, can put up With it,
but if robbery is not authorized, want
improperly restored lie expressed his
opinion Of the government, fts troops and
myself thsf was quite earnest. So 1 con-
cluded to investigate the matter person.
ally. He told me who the hackman Was
that brought the robbers to his honse,
whom found and compelled to tell the
truth. He said he had driven some sol-
diers to number Of houses to plnndeg.
and took me to place where the booty
was stored. To my surprise, the ohIcer
who led the gang WAS my stah officer to
whom had entrusted the Investigation.
had the plnnder removed to my ware
house until 1t conld be claimed and re-
stored, and had the officer arrested, SEN
fenced and shot, and hi family thought
lie was killed in the seryice-r said SEM
ator Beck, sswhy have you never told
this story before, and cleared yourself Of
the offensive chargesf''
s.Oh, said Butler, ssthey would get up
some other d-d lie on me II ] disk''