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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-01-23

The Man About Town calls the atten-
tion Of credulous people who bite ai
every swindle that comes along, to q
shrewd swindler now doing the valley
who may be looked for at Alban, mosl
any time. He is a pcddler and cells 0
dozen capsules for s2. These capsules
placed in lamps will make quart Of oil
ast year, but it takes about two days
or them TO get thoroughly 10 working
fong enough time for the swindler e
work town and get away. Strong
minded people do not bite at such bale
headed frauds. The man did big bust
ness in Salem, 1t is reported.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-01-23

ONLY SEVEN LEEr 1T has been over
two month since the overland passenger
train was wrecked at Labish. more or less
painfully injuring $50 passengers. To-
day, aside from the resident victims Of the
wreck, there remain In Salem but seven
OF The unfortnnates who were aboard the
Inflated train. These are: DR.. and Mrs.
Hammili, OF Philadelphia, both of whom
sustained back and spinal injuries; Mr. and
Mrs ID l. Kimberly, Of Neenah, Wiz. !,
both injured in the back and the formers
leg parIayzed; Mrs w r Hewitt, Menasha,
Wis.,. wrist fractured; ] 5 Bartholomew,
Boston, back injured; " 4 Creek. from
near Grand Junction, Col, leg broken
Statesman.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-01-23

WoN $1oo0.-s II Walpole. the man
who was put in the caliboose at the city,
few months ago, for vagrancy, who,
though, is simply a tinhorn gainbler, the
DEMOCRAT is informed STRUCK it'' very
rich few nights in Hale Backensto's 8
saloon at Dallas, winning sl6o0 at draw
poker at one sitting, off a drummer and
three others. He will probably loose it
as easily.
ScTo.--Two il not more bricks will be
erected in town during the present sea-
aon.
Mr. and Mrs Geo Allen, Of Kansas SON
in-law and daughter Of James Morgan, Of
near this city, arrived last week. They
come to make Oregon their future home.
Press.
AR. r. SuED.- Mr. Emil Schneider has
attached ago cords Of wood belonging to
the q. p. along the track near Mil City,
on account Of claim for $ao4 and S6I.7s
costs, and notices are posted for the sale Of
1.-THE same by Sheriff Scott to the highest
/ bidder on Jan. AZ.
OFFICERS ELccED --At their arnual
meeting the Ladies Aid Society elected
I the following officers for theensuing year.
| Mrs DIR Kelley, President; Mrs T. z Bla.n
/ Vice president; Mrs e w Sears, Secretary.
| Mrs John Althouse, Treasurer.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-01-23

GnNEnAI sATIsFAcfIoN. All the per
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03

dismiss the guests, which he did in his usual impressive style.
 Thus ended the most enjoyable and pleasant social event of the season. One in which there was genuine hospi- tality and hearty appreciation-one where gallant men and the most charm ing and beautiful women came en masse to mingle with each other in sweet communlon, and to renew the ties of friendship.
 The following Sir Knights and ladies of MariYnna were iii attendance: Sir Knights II. N. Hutton. R. D. Griflis, r. A. Baxter. E. A. McCulloch, II. B. Axe. II. W. Cotter, F. H. Govaii; Sir Knights P. D. McCulloch. Jr., ard wife, J. E. Leary and lady, ]. r. lar rar and lady, Peter Brickey and 1 lady, J. r. Dunham, wife and daugh- ter, J. A Hummer and wife. T. "A {. l Fullrall and daughter; Misses Marmo Lackie, Clark, Fassell. Banks, Drake, Govan, Emma Clark; Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. J. w. Hayes and daughter; Err nest Jarrett, Harry Clark.
 Sir Knights A. F. Maberry, Cotton Plant; 5. P. Calkins and lady, Mem phis; and Nj. 1saacs, Haynes, were also in attendance.
 The following Sir Knights and ladies of Forrest City were present; Sir Knights J. E.. Stone. J. ". Mallors, W. J. Matthews, Ellis Hurley, c. H. Sanders, R. l.. Pettus: Sir Knights C. l.. Eggleston and lady. G. W. Cook and lady, 1. II. Lhtz and lady. k. J. Williams, wife and daughter, George r. Taylor and wife, L. Rollwage and wife; Msses Nellie Mallory, Leta Mat thews, May B. Moseley, Forrest City; Mamie Cotter, Mar.anDa.
 Other guests were present as fol- lows: Messrs. J. ". Williams, l.. Mallory, II. R. Neblett, J. NJ. Prewett. s. M. Blalock, E. W, Pearson, w. \ :. Pearson, James Russell, John Gatline, John k. Brown, k. NJ. Williams; Dr. W. II. Alley and lady, J. T. Fondren | and lady, George B. Pettus and lady Walter Gorman and lady, N. W. Nor ton and lady, E. D. Hatcher and lady. W. II. Pope and lady, E. l.. Vadakin and lady, o. B. Rollwage and lady, Dr. R. IT. Sparkman and lady; Mrs: Lena Speed, Misses Sallie Lanier, Rosa Lanier, Anna Lee Cobbs, Pearl Alley. Clara May. Annie Pearson, Mabel Loda, Irene Loda, Etta Paisley, Lutie Beck, Minnie Rollwage, Alice Roll wage, Miss Lloyd, E. Leda and lady, k. T. Scott and lady, J. II. Bard and lady; Revs Whitaker, W. II. Paisley, W, D. Kelley; Mrs. Tudie Prude, all of Forrest City; Miss Mattie Slaughter Marianna; Henry Prewitt, Little Rock; Misses Fife Ingram, Grenada, Miss, and Mary Myers, Memphis.
 The occasion WAS one long to be re- membered, and we are thankful for it. We are proud of our Sir Knights; We are prouder of the beautiful women who assembled there, and but for | whose presence there could have been no pleasure. we are proudest of the 1 distinguished guests for whom and in whose hopo, tho festivities were origin. atea. He congratulate our Sir kLi,hts | upos the success of ,heir enteftain- ment. and wish the guests many happy l returnS.
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03

John V. Webb. of Lonoke. has rent ed the storeroom in the Rollwage & Co. new brick. and has moved to For rest City. He is iirst-class watch maker and jeweler. and will soon open fine stock of goods. THE TIMES gives him welcome to the hospitality of the city, and bespeaks for him d fair share of the trade in his line.
 The protracted meeting at the Metho- dist church the past couple of weeks has been productive of much good under Rev. Mir. Kelley's untiring en- deavors. Great interest has been manifested in religious circles, and in vitations ana solicitations have in- duced q good attenlance at the church By their fruits ye shall know them" 7"
 What will TIE TIMES harp on now, now that the ditches are being severed and filled upp" was the remark over heard by our reporter. THE TIMES feels amply repaid if it's ''harping" had a tendency toward forwarding this i'm portant work, and it's musical harp ing" will ever be heard on any work that win advance Forrest City to her place among the foremost of Arkansas cities.
 The monotony incidental to dull times was broken Tuesday evening by the marriage of Will Thomas and Miss Aggie Friar, of Haynes. Dr. Kelley tied the hymeneal knot tightly. From the remark uttered by the bridegroom that he had no time for d lecture, that he feared the old man was after him with shotgun," we judge that the happy couple did not ask parents blessing. THE TIMES wishes them a pleasant journey down the stream of life.
 LoCKHART. Texas. Oct l5, 1SS9 Paris Medicine Company,
 Paris, Tenn.
 Dear Sirs-Ship us as soon as possi- ble two gross Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. My customers want Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. and will not have any other. In our experience of over tweLty years in the drug business WE have never sold any medicine which gave such universal satisfaction.
 Yours respectfully, J. $. BROWNE X Co. Sold by Winthrop & Co.,. Forrest City, and E. T. Oliver. Caldwell.
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
Shilon's Consum pt,on Cure.

This is beyond question the most sue cessfui Cough Medicine We have ever sold, \ few doses invariably cure the worst cases of Cough. Group, and Bronchitis, while it's wonderful success in the cure of Consump
 tion IS without a parallel in the history of medicine. Since it's first discovery t has been sold on a gnarantee. l test which no other medicice ran stand. If you have a Cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price 10 cents, 50 cents, and Sl.00. Hyoul Lungs are sore, Chest or Back lame usb Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold By Winthrop & Co; J. J. Ables, Colt. Y
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
Oh. What a Cough!

Will you heed the warning. The signal perhaps of the sure approach of that more terrible disease, Consumption. Ask your selves if you can afford for the sake of say ing 50 cents, to run the risk and do not hing for it. We know from experience that Shilohs Cure will cure your cough. It rsver fails. This explains why more than Million Bottles were sold the past year 1t relieves Group and Whooping Cough at once. Mothers, do not be without 1t For Lame Back, Side or Chest, use Shiloh's Pc rous Plaster. Sold by Winthrop & Co. {; J, J. Ables. Colt,
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
buCkIepss ArniCa SaIve,

The Best Saive Tn the world for Cuts, Bruises. Sores, Uncers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tctter, ohapped Hands, Chllblalps, corns and all Skin Erup- tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay acquired, II is guaranteed to give 'erfect satisfaotion, or money refund ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Hinton.
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
ColleCtor,S Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the ac- counts of the late firm of Drs. Cum mings X Williams have been placed ii my hands for collection. All those knowing themselves indebted to said firm will save expenses by calling on me and settling at once.
 M IL AInRInGF
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
McEIree's Wine of cardul and THsDFoRD's BLACK oRAUGAT are Tor sale by the following merchants in Forrest City;
 IT, Evans & Co.
 Winthrop X Co.
 (. F. Hinton.
SbiIoh's Catarrn Remedy.

Sniloi.,s Catarrh Remedy, a marvellous cure for Catarrh, Dipthelia, Canker Mouth. and Head-Ache. With each bottle there is All ingenious Nasal Injector for the more suceesafnl treatment of these complaints, without extra charge, lsrice 50 cents. Sold by Winthrop X Co: J. J. Ables, Colt
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
Entitled to the Best.

All are entitled to the best that their money will buy, so every family should have at once a bottle of the best family remedy. Syrup of Figs. to cleanse the system when tostive or bilious. For sale in soc. and SG bottles by all leading drug yists
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
OVERWHELMING TESTIMONY

In Favor of Hawkes. New Crystal ixed Lenses Over All Others. EnoM THE EX-GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA. fALLAHAssEE. Fla. March 5, 1sSS.- NIT. A. K. Hawkes.. Atlanta, Ga.--Dear Sir have Thoroughly tested the glasses you fitted to my eyes some time since, and have found them to possess softness of vision which surpasssa anything of the kind have ever used. '"
 Respectfully,
 W. D. kIoxHAM. All eyes fitted and fit glaranteed at store of A. NJ. Susson, Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03


 men. ,. D. Apperson < Co, Sole Agents
 The cioverdale Whisky can't be beat. 5. D. Apperson k Co., sole agents.
 Pure and fresh Drugs q. Evans X Ed.s. Prescriptions carefully com bounded.
 ID. G. Cook has been awarded the contract to grade the ditcliss on the raiIroad front. ' lpy your Lime, Cement, Fire Brick, Tlffx Cotta aud Flue Pipe from l.. Ruliwsge < Co.
 Labcrers are scarce in Forrest City Contr.kAix Welch and others could use . score of mep.
 Fashion Books of all kinds. aud lots of sheet music Mf less than half-price, \, the neiys-stai,d.
 Largest. cheapest and best stock of gOods ever brought to the city, at l.. 7sollwass &Co.x.
 The gifted poet of Fishing Creek, M. \. Gaines, was among the visitors to OF town Sunday.
 Ars. Kate Rodgers and sweet lii- tle daughters Tetarnsd from visit ip Lee caqilty ysAerday.
 Brother w. r. Weld. of Marianna, was in town last evening, en route to Clarendon on business. lsse.:ss.s N1nG QS cAaov! for ssnals dissasea
 Forrest City is entitled to a govern msnt postofiice building. Getting it depends on the urging.
 A full line of FURNITURE kept constantly on hand Rt l.. Rollwage < Co.'S, very cheap for cash.
 E. l.. Vadakin wants to sell one hundred shares of Southern Eailding and Loan Association stock.
 Wolff q Coleman have secured the agency for the celebrated Jathes II. Russell Whisky. crop of lsSQ.
 Notice is hereby gwen that tIe bank of Eastern Arka0Sas will be closed July {, on account of holiday.
 A beautiful and extensive line of Canary and AocEing Bird Cages may be found xt II. Evans < Co.'S
 Steam laundry and merchant tailor ting establishments would lecsive q <good patronage in Forrest City.
 What makes John and Oscar % healthy? Drinking the celebrated Klausman St. Louis beer. Try it. lU Wtmg oe cAaoui. Tonic for wonss.
 Tho worst cases of scrofula. salt rheum and other diseases of the blood arc cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
 Prof. $. E. Wasson, of Alabama. ar- rived tn town yesterday. He will teach the Woods school, near Palestine.
 The work on the sewer is progress. tng finely. aud soon the remembrance of the ugly .ditches will be obliterated
 Mrs. Jim Harris, of wynne, is visit ing in the city. She came down yester- day, and is . guest of b,s. ] k, Stone.
 Ns. Alice Rees left for Texas We'd ,nesdxy evening, whsre she will reside with her brother, who lives near Dsl- laa
 Prof. George D. Free will leave soon for Nashville and other points, and will also visit Canada before his se- kurn.
 A very complete line of Staple and Fancy Groceries may be found at Fds- sell, Graham q Co.s at Rock Bottom figures.
 One trial will convince you that the James H. Russell Whisky, crop of 1880, has no equal as pure and pala- table beversgs.
 Green Devasier. of near Palestine. : was tn town thia nor ming on business. Ae gave us a call, and left his sub. tcripti0n to Tuk TINES.
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
Never Miss the Opportunity

This is just 3hai we propose to do We ven. ture to say that we can sell you Goods 25 per cent. Cheaper than any house in town Many have been convinced of this fact Every Man, Woman and Child who has traded with us will bear witness to the Truthfulness of this Broad Assertion.
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03

We wish fo say to the Ladies, that we propose to sell, for cash, all our Spring and Summer Goods, consisting of Sateens, White India Lawn, Black and White Barred Lawn, Challies, Swiss and Hfl;aprmberg Embroidery, and, in fact every. thing in our Large and Varied Stock
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST

All our Summer Goods must go regardless of Prices. We have Treplendops Stock of these Goods too numerous to mention here, and all are Clean, New and Fresh ''P'" '''''
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
FURNISHING GOODS

Snrpasses anything of the kind eyer shown in Forrest City, and we propose to close them out at isfsa RFiefes so LOW that yon will De agfeeably
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03

4 Hqnlhsome Line of Plain White India Lawn has Hst been a recelyed WhicE we are offering at
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
SHOES

at once. Likewise ws carry 3 full line of Light Coats and Vests and Summer Clothing. All
 these Goods must De sold, 10 make room for our Large Fall Stock which Will surpass all Pfayioug
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
FRIDAY AFTERNOON. JpLY 2. 1891.
James II. Russell Whisky. County court meets Monday.

James II. Russell Whisky.
 County court meets Monday.
 Trade with l.. RoLLwAuR & Go.
 Judge W. II. Coffey is in town to- day.
 James II. Russell Whisky, crop of 1880.
 Buy the late novels at the news erand.
 Edgar Williams is in lIillsboro, Ts{iG.
 Drink James II. Russell Whisky, crop of 1880. s..glsEgs WINE or cAacv! for Weak Nerve.
 It is ruinored that d new hotel is to De built.
 A tailor, dyer and xeourer is badly needed here.
 Prof. w. J. McIlwain returned from Nit. Nebo Tuesday,
 Buy your Feedstuffs from M. R. Stone, aud save money.
 Try the Stakeholder Wagon. l.. Roll HwxRe t O., sole Agents. Buy your Eeedstuffs from N. R, Stone, and save money.
 Prof. Geo. Durham, county examiner :. was in the city yesterday.
 There is a good opening for almost any kind of business here.
 Mrs. Mart Dawson, of Haynes, paid our town visit Tuesday.
 Marcus Lucas, of Colt, took in the stghts of the town TuesaSsy
 ky Hamilton Brown Boors and SnORs 1t l.. Kollwagc < Co.'S.
 Buy your SCHOOL BooKs and STA IIONfXY at l.. Rollwage X Co. s.
 Russell. Graham < Co. are agents for the Eureka Moving Machines. Capt. D. Loda. of Hnobel, Is visiting in the city. the guest ot his brother.
 Mrs. J. White left yesterday on a visit to relatives and friends at Wynne. Tsy elAck.pNAuohI tea for pyspepsiA
The morning call., 1891-01-04
European Musical Items.

translated from the Gazzetta Musicale of Milan.
baeh mass in minor will be given in
Berlin.
benvenuto Cellini" has been set t.
music again by Diaz.
Inc new opera, "Gli Arimanni," by E.
1ruceo, has obtained a success in Genoa.
Alua was given lately in Milan, Vienna
Maarld, Munich and st. Petersburg.
Maurel appeared in "Rigoletto in Lon
don.
AN orchestral work by Miss Olive Prescott
result.
Fautlne Lucca has commenced her fare
wen tour through Germany.
Mhe. oarreno contemplates very eX-
teIoed tour in the United States.
Tue new opera, Andrea del Sarto," by
66aIaNeIil, was given with success at the
CaIiRnano Iheater in Turin.
Ginlia Rayogli, the noted c0n:ralto, has
hlade the greatest hit Of the season in Italian
opera In London.
GweudOline," a new opera by Chabrier.
WIS wei received in Munich.
fo m%9Seilet was as. present at the first per-
loflhahce OF lie Cid" and "Manon Les
cant" in Vienna.
;MascagnTs ''CavaIleria Rusticana" will be
s'! :.Em al me Royal Opera House in Madrid.
fh4st, by Moszkowski, will soon be
gwen yr, lor the first time in Vienna
The music for Ion" by Euripides, was
even even at the Royal College of Music in Cam
" Fidelio," by Beethoven, will be revived
in January, with Nine. Caron in the title
role, at the Paris Opera.
Massenet has almost finished the orches-
tratloa OF Blbls, which will be given at
one OF the Conservatore concerts.
LIE DamIgelle di st. Cyr" is the title of
new comic opera by Cesar Facchini. which
was successfully represented in Florence.
Emma oteinbach is singing in Genoa.
SchnInann's famous Quintet, Op Al, was
rec5ltly played III Madrid at "a concert given
at the royal palace.
Charles Widor has been annointed Pm
lessor OF Organ ut the Conservatory of Pa
rlS IN place of the late Cesar Franck.
The morning call., 1891-01-04

9th, at very advanced age. Mrs. Hill had
been blind for some time before her death.
In her young days she was a danseuse, and
later an actress. Mrs. Hill was a member
of the old Dramatic Fund, and had received
the last dividend only a few days before her
death.
Mary Anderson refused to see Henry E.
Abbey when he called on her at Tunbridge
Wells, lately. She says she will never ap.
pear on the stage again, and wishes nothing
to do with theatrical people. This would
seem to settle all doubts as to 'tour Mary's"
future career.
Emil Haberkorn. Margaret Mather's hus-
band, Is leading the orchestra at the Du-
quesne 1heater at Pittsburg. He has moth
ing to say about the reported divorce, but
as Mrs. Haberkorn is to appear at the
theater in January they will probably meet.
Ihe remains of Dion Boucicault were in
TERED at Mount Hope Cemetery on Friday
december 18th, in the presence Of Louise
Ihondyke- BoucicauIt.
Ihomas j. Farron, who made a good deal
OF money when in theatrical partnership
Win Pete Baker, now runs restaurant in
contradictory reports continue to be cir
Gulateu regarding Edwin Booths state oil
npaitn, Inc simple truth of the matter is
that Mr.. Booth is troubled with chronic dys-
pepsia, and he feels the necessity of saving
MS stIenSln as much as possible
The morning call., 1891-01-04
verdi to write a Comic opera.

The story that Verdi is at work on a comic
opera is true, but he does not appear to take
the matter very seriously. The following let
ter to Signor Monaldi from the maestro APP
pears in the journal des Debats of December
10th:
M Dear n. Mondldt: What can tell you /?
| have had desire 10 compose an opera conique
for iorty-nine years, and have known "1he
Merry Wives OF WINDSOR already fifty years;
and, nevertheless, the habitual "buts" which OBJ
trude themselves everywhere have continually
opposed The realization OF my desire. Now,
Boto has scattered the butts ana made me a
lyric comedy which resembles no other.
amuse myself making music for 1t with no liked
plan and without knowing myself whether
shall finish II. repeat; | amuse myself.
Falstaf Is coquln who does ali sorts of I'M
proper things, but under an amusing form. He
Is type; but types are so rare The opera is
altogether comic Amen Believe M, your
very devoted &. VERDI.
Verdi's aim in composing al opera on such
a theme is 10 give to art work which Will
form triad with Don Giovanni" aud III
Matrimonio Segreto." Arrigo Boito, who
has written the text. is the best librettist
living. Verdi in ''Falstaff," will doubtless
produce one more masterpiece.
The morning call., 1891-01-04
FIRE MATTERS.
A Controversy About the Pay of
Substitutes.

At meeting of the Board of Fire Com
missioners yesterday afternoon, julius Y.
Cane was appointed hoseman for the fire.
boat Governor Irwin, in place of John II.
Gillin. resigned.
Chairman Newman created q controversy
by stating that there had been complaint in
reference to substitutes charging S17 so n
month for their services.
Being called upon for an explanation,
Chief Engineer Seannell said that certain
eXtramen had been employing boys to act
as substitutes for compensation of Sc or
81 a month. Il think" he said, "that sub
stitntes who do half the work ought to have
half the pay of the men they represent. We
can't afford to have our men farming out
labor. If the men can't obey the Chief and
the board, we had better resign. l can't be
responsible if we have lot of boy subsii-
tutes, such as were recently running Truck
4. Why, at recent fire these young fel-
lows did not know how to raise a ladder.
Although l am authorized 10 appoint all
substitutes, the foreman of the company re-
fused to accept my appointees."
Mr.. Newman said he was opposed to al
lowing substitutes half pay for running to
fires at night He thought SO month
enough for substitutes
Commissioner Schmidt said it looked very
suspicious for substitute to work for little
or nothing. 1t would seem that such were
db HIS lOI the puIpuSG VI UI6dhluH ODtu
trunks and bureau-draTers.
Commissioner Ames moved that substi-
tutes be paid 90 cents for each alarm and 81
for each working fire.
MIR. Newman amended the motion and
asked that substitutes be allowed So month
and 81 additional for each working fire. He
stated that there is no penalty for substi-
tutes neglecting their duty. If they do not
appear at fires their names could only be
dropped from the roll.
Chairman Newman aroused the ire of
Chief Scannell by saying that it had been
rumored on the streets that certain men in
against
The Chief denied with some warmth that
such was the case and declared that whoever
said so told an untruth.
After some further argument it was de-
cided to allow all day substitutes $40 a
month for responding to alarms from
o'clock in the morning TO 6 o'clock in the
evening.
Mr.. Newman called attention to certain
rumors connected with the recent f re on
Commercial street. He said that Captain
Russell White of the Fire Patrol had been
talking about members of the department
breaking boxes and trunks.
The Chief said he had investigated these
rumors and found there was no foundation
for them. Several boxes had been broken
open to eXtinguish fires in their contents
The Commissioners were not satisfied with
| this explanation. however, and decided to
request Captain White to appear before the
| board and either deny or subStantate GER
| tain charges he had made against members
| OF the department A special meeting will
| be held next Wednesday afternoon to hear
| Captain Whites version of the affair.