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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20

In our locals in yesterday g daily, We made
mention of . rumor Of a grocery firm in this
city going into insolvency. and referring to
the seni Ir member, ami an attempt 20 induce
creditors to take ffy cents on the dollar.
etc. We are informed that our item vas
erroneous and that the store alluded to 10
not a arm and consequently has 90 senior
member. and no senior member refused to
honor draft" and that no attempt has
been made to induce creditors to compro-
nise their claims for fifty cents on dollar :
We are only too glad to make the correction,
- We intended no injustice to any one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
Over the State.

The Cumberland county commissioners
have decided not TO lease the jail workshop
for the year 1889. but will run i. under the
supervision Of the commissioners.
The movement for the founding of free
reading room in Portland, mas been given up
in riey Of the probable location Of a Y. NJ.
C. A. branch. which will contain such .
room.
Audro.coggin county, FINANCIALLY as veil
.. other ways, is pretty solid. At the be.
ginning of the Official year there vas $751;
400 in the taxes To be collected from the
several towns and two cities in the county
At the present writing S3o.47i.62 has been
collected leaving but the small balance Of
s92s SO We, out. Both cities and every tovr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
NATIONAL CONVENTION
OF the Republican League to Be Held
In Baltimore, February %.

New YORK, Dec 10.
The republican league of the United States
met at its headquarters tonight. President
Foster occupied the chair. As the business
to be Notwithstanding the place and date
for the national convention was already
known-many of the delegates were repre-
scented by proxy. The place and date OF the
national convention vas set for Baltimore.
Feb. IS, next and March lst. This arrange
meut was devised in order to give many
members from all over the country ehance
rn see Harrison's Inauguration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
FOREIGN intelligence.
pErAuLrING AxwoRrHY
Obliged to Settle His Accounts In Lon
don Courts

LoSpoS, Dec. 10.
Three actions brought against ex-Civ
Treasurer AIworthy of Cleveland, o., were
settled today in the court of the Queens
bencl. The actions arose from banking
disputes. With the sanction of the court
AIworthy agreed TO pay $4,000 pounds and
surrender his property in America in settle
msnt of the actions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
CAPE HAYTIEN BoMsARDED.
Letter From the American Consul at
That Place.

WAsHINGToN. Dec. ~
The department Of State is Informed by
the consul at Cape Hsy,ieu under the date
of Dec. 5. written just as the Saginaw was
leaving, that after an absence of ten days
the Usytien steamer Toussaint l. Overture
appeared off thsi city Monday, Dec. 5, and
began bombartiing the city for two hours
The consular corps Immediately protested
against the action, and upon receipt of the
nrotest. the commander of the vessel granted
sc hours for foreigners to leave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
CABLE FLASHES.
Fresh Bits From The Old World

John Bright rallied somewhat wednes-
day night
Countess Costa was stabbed to death in a
carriage at Florence, Italy, Wednesday, by
an army captain Who committed suicide BY
shooting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20

The terr torisi question was brought up
today at the meeting of the House committee
On territories and it was unanimously deter
mined to call up the bill of Representative
Baker for the admi. sion of South Dakota
on Jan. 18th, under the resolution of the
House, making the question special order
from day to day.
After the Baker bill is taken up it is pro-
posed to substitute for it the omnibus bill,
and bring the latter up every day until it
should be d ally acted upon by the House,
The com mmittee decided to give a hearing.
Jan. 9ta to all persons interested in the bill
for the admission of Utah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
SUPERIOR COURT.
Judge W. p. whitshouse, Presiding

A. c. OTIS, Clerk
c Z. McFADpEs, Sheriff.
F. A. SMALL, Stenogrspher.
/, 7. Carleton, County Attorney.
WEDNESDAY,. Dec. 10Th.
Sta,e vs.. John McLingnli1. The respon-
dent in this case took the stand in his defence
and denied that be bad sold Intoxicating or
malt liquors in his shop. He explained his
payment Of the United States special tar
of a dealer in malt liquors by saying that he
was selling hop beer, and his attention being
called to the matter by party, he applied To
United States Collector Murphy to kno~
whether it vas necessary to nave license
to sell hop beer, and that Murphy told him il
would be safe to have one that he there
upon paid the tax and received a tax stamp
He claimed that be had sold only oxlen man
factared by GaBustt Morse, hop beer mSn-
ufactnred in HallowelI and Boston hop be, 7
which is bought in Boston. The cou1ty at
torney in his presentation Of the case to the
jury claimed that il vas only one of large
class OF similar dealers in the county vhJ fit
Up their saloons in regular rum-shop sty le
and pay the special tax Of a retail dealer in
malt liquors and then claim that they are
selling oaly slop beer aui pay the sp4cial
tax simply to protect themselves from unjust
prosecution BY United States officers. He
said he desired to make tsss case of this
and that 4 conviction voud gr .sily strength
an the prohibitory law. yerIict. guilty.
Demurers we're fled in five eases again,,
Peleg B. Crocker for violation Of the liquor
/ Law. The demurrer we're overruled and ex
cep,ions taken which we're sdju3ged frivol-
o.s and intended for delay and Forwarded to
the full court.
The case of State vs.. Trask was in order
for trial in the afternoon but through mis-
understanding the respondent did no, put in
an appearance and the court had nothing to
DO. 1t was determined to hold an evening
session and accordingly . recess vas taken
until half past six
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STATE NE w d,


Has Passalboro.
Mr.. W II. Clark, who has been in declin-
ing health for year or more, and alarming
ly Ill for several days past. died from DIS
ease of the heart on the l4th, just in the
si1tieth year Of his age BY the death of
Mr.. CLARK the To sn " va.-LborD Io'e, an
esteemed citizen. III was q good neighbor
and a devoted husband and f.lh.r. IL us
iimony of the high esteem in which he was
held. a large number Of relatives, neighbors
and friend. attended he funeral services.
which occurred on Sunday, the 18th inst,
at the home of the deceased. Rev. J. y. 81
monitor officiating. lie leaves a widow and
daughter, Mr.. Orville D. Nelson. .-Dr.
y. A. Libby Of North vassalboro, ia talking
of locating at Springra,e. We shall be gizl
to hear Of his success there.
Readfeid.
DR. j. ID. Mitchell and wife are 70 leave
here on Friday ueri for Their home in Jark-
.onville, Fiori1s.--fhe Greeley family wenl
from here To their home in Florida last Mon
day. Their stay With us was prolonged by
reason Of the yeiiDs ieyer.--5Ie gbiny Is
good AMI is ~eh improve " II Wnx1t
il nor at home having been with " Poole
At the station at rork for some months past.
-Wm. A. Laid is a, work steam fitting Mr..
Penniman's new house at Winthrop.
Eost Yassaltoro
here w.li be a Christmas tree at the VI
T.. church On Monday event 1g.-A bake bean
upper will be served at the ves,ry on We'd
| nesdsy evening TO which all are invited
The village school commences Monday Dec
81, sith Miss Wilson Of oakland As teacher
John Gates Of Silver Ciy, Iiabo, !. Al
| home after an absence Of eizt years-Hi-
ram Doe, an aged citizen Of thl. town
lied Tuesday night Mss Eugene William.
u North Vsssslhpro has been stopping in
! the place several day. the guest VI Jennie
Gaidzfd Rev. Mr.. Prince gave free lee
| iure at the " Y church Sunday evening 90
the subject Of The Temple, its birth. it.
srosth, its death"
LNcoLs.
North Boofhbay.
Weld Sargent Post, No. 90, G.. AR. va
! inspected THURSDAY evening. Dec. 10, by
Department Inspector, G. z. Amss, Of
HARLEM Dunbar Post, No. 50, of New Castle
After inspection the Post vas served 10 q
nountiful eolizt on by Commiss2ry, W. G
Msrson--Mr. John z Hoito1 lost valuable
COW iast week.-Mrs.. Giles T. DanioD while
| coming down stairs last Monday, fell and
sustained a severe injurr, although no bones
we're broksn.-Wed bells will ring here
In the near fu,ure.-Mr. Le~ellyn 8. Bryer,
of Maiden. Mass. formerly Of Boothbzy
-As accidentally killed Monday morning
WALDO.
Palermo Centre.
N. s. Handy Of somsrviile, Mass. vas In
town for few days this veek.-Belle Gree
Try has retained To Liberty where she will
assist in the village schools. Dexter Tur-
nsr lost . good colt and Gov last week. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY
Three New England States Hold An
nual Grange Meetings.
Maine.

The fifteenth annual session of the Maine
State Grange, Patrons of Husbandry con
vened at Bangor in City Hall, Tuesday fore
noon. The interior had been for some tint
10 the hands of TIE members of Queen CIty
Grange, aud was beautifully decorated with
bunting, while upon the stage were the desk,
properly arranged for the work of the
Grange. The gathering was a representa-
tive one of Names sturdy farmers with the =
wives and was one of the largest he'll for a
number of years notwithstanding the fact
that the storm kept many from attending
A II m isters of the sub jriinste granges and
their wives are entitled TO membership in
the State Grange and in the gathering at
litv Hall every county in the State was
represented Among the members were
many gentlemen whose names are known, ,not
olly among the farmers but in the business
world.
The hall rapidly filed with delegates and
at ten O'Clock when the hour for opening the
sessi ~ came, the floor was full. Ex-Goyer-
nor X lbie, Master of the state Grange, went
upon the platform, raped the session to or
der ana the following other officers DOM ed
their regalia
Overseer, Rufus Prince; Steward, W. S
Rogers; Assistant steward, F. c. Boseu
Chaplain, . J. Hancock; Treasurer, 5. S
) uith; Secretary +. A. Allel; Gaze Keep
er, &. NJ Douglass: Pomona, Mrs. Rufus
Prince; Flora, Mrs. Allen; Lady Assistant
Steward, Mrs. ID. o. Bowen; Executive
Committee, J. ". Lang, chairman, 5. HIg-
gins secretary. Elwari Partridge
Francis Barnes, Esq, of lloulton, the
State Lecturer was unable to be present
aud Hen. ID. 1. Thing. vas chosen Lecturer
pro tenn. Mrs. Frederick X 5bie, Ceres. was
also absent and Mrs. Joseph White of Bath
was chosen instead. The session opened
with music by the c,olr of Queen City
Grange and the usual formal opening eIer-
cIses occurred. There was very iIule busi
mes, in the forenoon and nothing of interest
10 the general public except the appointme Mt
BY Worthy State Master Robie, OF the fol
lowing committee
Committee on Credentials-F. A. Allen,
f. II. Libbey. John Scott, j. W. Phillips.
Thos. Daggett, c. L Gilman, Sisters 5. H.
Higgins, Is. + Ph,lpot, IL A. Cousins, Ru-
fus stone. b. f. Carter, +. II Gregory.
Division of Labor-A.H Whitmore, Geo
W. Ritchie, Ansel Holwsy, Chas. L. vslen-
tine, Joseph White, Sisters 5 S. smith, Jo-
seph White, G. W. Hosmer, Emma P. Phil
pot.
Order Of Business. W. Lang, S. H.
Higgins, o. 6 Reyes, Edward Partridge
A. Z. Kane, 6. n. Holland, Sisters b. A.
Burr. h. y. Carter, B. +. Pesse, Il. A. Gun
nisou, A. II. Whtmore. Other committees
will be announced later.
In the afternoon Hon. Fredk Robie de-
livered his annual address, published in the
Journal Wednesday morning after which an
noancement was made of the several stand
ing committees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
Notes

The national pension committee of the
Grand Army called upon Gen Harrison to-
day to have an interview in regard to pension
legislation asked by the veterans. The
committee consisted of Geo. L. Merrill,
Mass; John T. Kountz, Ohio; John ".
Burr, H.. Richard W. Blue, Kansas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
Decision IN the Gardiner Divorce Case

KOtKLANDl Dec. To.
In the case of Mrs. Helena Lawrence
Gardiner of Philadelphia, defendant, in the
libel for divorce brought by VIM. II. Gardi-
ner of Camden, for the custody of the three
sons, Judge Libby yesterday announced his
decision giving the Youngest son, boy, ten
years old, 10 the mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20

West Paris. Me. Aaz o. ~.
Our baby has osFn sHry xgFfyyOnse every -in its
birth from hat appeared to b. air Al rifes. er
log itsef nrariY into eoBgul-iDas Aft~r having "a
fioas irsAtm"uts without "a scsss We were ADVISED
20 Try "hroNHs Instant Relief" We b~xsn IL u.e
by giving drop. Ia tab.s-poSsfai q Hatef which
he fradiiy t0''k from he bottie. mskiss erna s
pieAfsus to the stomach at the time accord
Ing 20 directlons lbs effect wa magical, for the
ar't uight after eOfnnI>nr5az it, we're IN
al I'd to obtain good nigsts the hr.t for near.
ly three uFess. Whenever fhsse disff~s-sd spells
have retained the treatment has been repeated sth
the sAms satisfactory rs-alfs,
M. and hR-- =. Ii. FIELD.
Your money refunded II II falls to benefit you
when a.sd strictly directed oa iaslde wrapper
10 yos take no risk in trYinz IL.
Ss-sOid by all dsAisr- deea-i4mtopeolip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20

Who has not sweet toothy Hardly one.
And II 90 many crafty this little failing for
s-ectmssts, and carsmels. and even piAia
candy when prices are way up, Why. what
lots will do it at a marx down" sale Of these
goodies. Just think Of it-a genuine mark
down sale of pure confcction. Read John
son a PereiVsi's advertisement in another
place and then carry home lots Of candy for
the childreny you know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS


The President today sent q message to the
Hou,e of Representatives vetoing the bill
giving C B. Wil.ou, postmaster at Buens
Vista Col, credit for s225, being postoftice
funds forwarded by him to the deposit office
in Denver and lost in transmission. Th'
President returned the bill on the ground
that the action proposed by it haa already
been TAX n BY the postmaster general undeI
the general law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20

Ofscss Breen wore smiling face last ev-
to the erriny ones. II was daugh;er
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
esuse Of their death 10 unknown Letter
Hisler has goRe TO Massachusetts where he
will work during the winter.
HALGowELL

Mr., Carl Holbrook. son of Rev. c. y.
Holerook is expected home Saturday from
Milbridsc, where he has been teaching for
the past few months.
The sale of fancy articles suitable for
Christina, gifts, which the ladies of the
Congregational church have been holding,
will coutinne this afternoon.
Mr.. VII Sesvey, pavmss,er at Farrell
Mill. Lisbon, is the guest Of ChArles X.
Howe, Esq,
Detective Ira N. True went away on the
aishtpallmas on a business trip, not expecting
TO return before the fifteenth of next month.
=sas==--
Ad,iees from Mt Vernon tells US that the
coming of winter has checked the operations
of the seekers for Aaron Dudley's buried
gold. Their ardor, however, 10 by no means
cooled, and the search will be renewed In
the spring. The neighbors. who. At drst,
nrmly believed in the existence Of the treas
ure, have begun to regard Dudl,ys dying
~ords as the rawlings of disordsred inasin-
alton, and prophecy that like the young men
in the fable. their labor will be of no use
but to make the land more productive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20

Ohcer Grover fined msa % for fast
driving at the North End last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20

ofacers Wall and Doe seized a package Of
liqsor OF this mornings expresss,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
New York Money Market.

- NAV iuRk, Dec ".
Money call easy, ranging from to g. iAst loan ..
frim" paper ai VI tu "a
Exchange, dull aud weak
toycruinsnt bonds dull aud steady.
Railroad bonds. fairy active, nrm.
The following the oao-lng quotations Of Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, D.o. 10.
FLOUR. prices steady.
red, ;Ot
CORN No. 2,1ilasL
OArs--No. z. 16lagsl
krK-quist 81 81.
hAELsr--arn at 7sa7s.
Pogk At 10 sDt - az
LAID at 02as 10
BULK MKAr- snoa,ds,s Q 2sS shn~, - Q Sss
rl~sr "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20
BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE
Weather Indications for ths Next "a
Hours.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Once Of the Chief Signal 0ficer.
WAsaisSTos. Dec. 90. lA.M
For Maine Fair weather, continued low
temperature, westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-20


The sixteenth annual session of the Mas
sachusseus State Grange opened 81 West
boro, Tuesday. The morning session began
at ! | O'Clock, and was opened with an al
dress of welcome by $. A. Tyler, master of
Westboro Rrarge, the response being by
Worthy Lecturer George r. Chase Of Med
field The roll call of business followed
with introduction Of business and appoint
meut of committees. The afternoon session
began at 2 80 O'Clock with a report from the
committee on credentials, followed by annual
addresses by Acting Master II. A. Barton,
Jr., and reports of George h. Chase, lectur-
err Elma ID. Howe, Secretary F. A. Har-
rington, treasurer and the executive commit
tee by C. A. Dennen, the deputies Of the
state grange and the masters of subordinate
oranges.
in full, and memorial services in me mory of
the late Put Darden, National Master, was
observed. Since the annual meeting OF
1887, 81 ne = oranges have been formed In
Mssss .husetts, while two have been reor-
gsnized, making at the present sc active
gr ,nges in the State. During the past year
there has been an increase of over 1900
members and the total membership in the
State 10 about 600.
New Hampshire.
The fifteenth annual session of the New
Hampshire Safe Grange vas opened at City
Hall, Manchester, in the Pomoua OF hfth
degree on Puf sday. the master Of the State
Grange, Charles Mcdaniel presiding A
large number we're obligated in the fifth de
gree, after shieha commiue on creden
iials 18th Emri c. Hutchinson, OF NJ ford,
as chairman vas appointed The roll call of
masters of subordilste oranges next en,ued
and at l2,I5 O'Clock the morniI Sc.
sion adj lurned.
The afternoon session convened at 80
with very large attendance of delegates.
and the time was taken up in the annual adj
dress of the aster, Charles Mechanic of
Springieli, and the annual report Of y. j.
Ba;eheltter of Andover.
This report shows shat there has been dur
ing the year net gain of II subordinate
oranges, The total membe rship is shout
1850, net gain Of 800. Pomona oranges
have been established in Cheshire and Graf
ton counties. making sI of this clas. The
receipts of the Safe Grange we're from fees
and dues, s22s9. an increase of e70. The
Dsrden memorial fnnd is sig05i.
meeting Of the Grange Mutual Insurance
Company vas held Ia less than FIVE month.
risks confined to members or the Grange to
the amount of nearly 1885,, GOO have been se-
cured and the prospects of the organization
are excellent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-27
FLORIDA RAILWAY AND
NAVIGATION CO.

ON AND AFTER MARCH Il, 1888, trains leave
" Jacksonville Depot, foot of Hogan street,
as follows:
7:45 a. m.-NEw ORLEANS FAST MAIL, daily,
for Lake City, Live Oak, Madison, Month
cello, Tallahassee, Quincy, DeFuniak, Pen
sacola, Mobile, New Orleans, Nashville, St.
Louis, Cincinnati Chicago, etc. Arrives
Jacksonville at 7:3O d. m
$40 a. m. - FERNANDINA ACCOMMODATIONS,
daily, Stops at way stations. Arrives Jack
600 a. m.-SoUTH FLORIDA LIMITED Flying
Cracker, daily, except Sunday Quickest
time to Ocala, Gainesville. Leesburg, Or
lando, Tarpon Springs Tampa, Barlow and
1920 p. m.-SoUTH FLORIDA MAIL AND Ex-
PRESS daily, for Gainesville, Cedar Key,
Silver Springs, Ocala, Wildwood, Plant City,
Leesburg. Tavares, Orlando, South Florida
Arrives Jacksonville 2:15 D. m.
$40 D. m.-CUMBERLAND ROUTE LIMITED,
daily, for Fenandina, Brunswick, Albany,
Macon, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Cincinnati,
st. Louis, Chicago and all points North.
Connects Sunday with Clyde steamers for
Charleston and New York. Arrives Jack
sonville 1:57 a. m.
3:46 p. m.-WEsT FLORIDA EXPRESS, daily,
for all points in West Florida, Pensacola
Montgomery, Nashville and all points North.
Arrives Jacksonville 1855 q. M.
600 p. m.--FERNANDINA MAIL AND EXPRESS,
daily, except Sunday connects Tuesday and
Friday with Savannah steamer, Thursday
with Mallory line. Arrives Jacksonville
$40 a. m.
$50 D. m.-SoUTH FLORIDA N1eHr EXPRESS.
daily except Sunday, for all points in South
Florida. Has through Pullman Reclining
Chairs and Sleeping Car to Orlando. Ar
rives Jacksonville 1925 a. m.
For local time cards, folders, maps rates, and
any other information, call at City Ticket
Office, SO West Bay street, corner Hogan.
a. o. Mcdonnell, G. P. A.
ID. h. MAXWELL, Gen. Supt., jacksonville, Fla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-27

At Atlanta, Wednesday Nazareth
Jones filed a bill for damages against the
Singer Sewing Machine Company for 81 900
The petitioner claims that his wife, shortly
before her death. purchased machine from
the company and partially paid for the
same When she died she requested her
husband to pay the amount due on the ma
chine, and to keep and never to part with it
under any circumstances. While away
from his home, some months ago, the
petitioner says one of the agents of the
company entered his house and carried Off
the machine, leaving another one, perfectly
new, i'll its place He called at the office Of
the company and tried to get the machine
back, but was informed that it had been
torn to pieces. He then asked for a small
piece of wood, but failed to get that much
Of the old machine. Failing to get either
the machine or a piece of it, Jones now
brings suit for 81 900 damages.
Frank Noonan, young man connected
with the Overland Tea Company in At
lanta, charged the company with fraud and
the case came up Wednesday morning, but
was continued until Friday, April n. They
sell cans of tea and coffee for 81 can, and
each can contains some kind Of present.
About one can in twenty contains valu-
able present, and the scheme is very
much on the principle of a lottery.
Aou can puy cal' anu, IL Cue pres
emit is worthless, give back the tea
or coffee and SOC, in addition and you can
get another can and have a chance at
another present. Noonan claims that there
is no chance about the scheme, but that the
contents of the packages are well known to
the proprietors, and that they fix up GER
tain packages for certain persons. 1t is a
fact that she valuable presents have been
drawn by different city officials, newspaper
men, etc, but it win not be easy to prove
fraud in the distribution Of the presents.