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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25
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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25

Both the melted sd Feals shes
Syrup Of ksxs j. tzkea. il j. pleasant
and refreshing = SAs gagz. asd asgs
gently yet rvouFi'y GA tie ki5geJs.
Liver and Bowel. g1eauss8 the ay
ten eiisc1ually. dispela colds. hea1
aches and feyera sai cusra h-hlueni
constipation. Syrup e Flps s. lie
only remedy q is kiaI ever po.
duooi, pleasing % the ta.1 snd -.
ceptahle "a tha stomach. prompt ia
It's action ami truly l~ue6olal TN i.
effects, prepared oaly fsoa ths nssg
healthy a0d agreeable substance iis
many excellent qualit.s commend -
To al aai have made ia fhr uae
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Fig IS FOR sale IN a0e
and 81 bottles hy al heading drse
gis,s. Any reliable druggist U.s.
may not have il en- hau1 viii Pre-
cure il promptly for any one vAa
wishes 70 try It. D. nat accept suY
substitute.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25

We hope next week to get COM
municatiOns from many you WHO
have not written before. Let every
body write - who has anything of
interest 10 say.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25

II COUNTY.
Having qualified as cAeeutais
of the last viii ag> testament Of
James NJ. Smith, deceased. no-
tice If hereby given To all per-
sons holding claim asaiu~tsliI
estate % present the Same q
tue undersigned on or before
the 18th day of Jm-, 1882 or
this uot;cc will be relied ou asa
bar to such recovery. All per.
sons owing said estate are r.-
CURED to make Immediate set-
Element.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25
TAYLoR's BRIDGE.

Col. l.. \. Powell had cotton bios
SONS on the I'D instant.
Rev. ID. Il. Clayton, Of Georgia,
will preach AT Red Hill church on
the first Saturday and Sund ~ OF
next month, July 4th and 9Th. His
sermons are learned and thoughtful!
and he always has large and appre-
ciative audience.
Miss Ella Wells, one Of Duplin's
ssweete3t and best girls" is visiting
Miss Mary Lou Williams this week.
\ rock fish was caught near this
place in a seine the other day weigh
ing Il pounds.
The latest thing with the girls is
guessing matches. They sit out in
the flo yer garden and guess whether
it is a caterpilier or a shell bug that
is crawling up their backs.
Mr.. John Boon, of Magnolia,
Duplin county, has hen, now in her
sixteenth yeJr, that has laid 2,73S
eggs, worth - cents per dozen, s43;
has raised 300 chicks, worth 20 cents,
$50. Her name is granny" and
she is well preserved notwithsta ID
ing the wear and tear.
From misery, hate and great guns,
Kind fateS set me free;
From hell, gossiping and evil
tongues,
Dear LORD, deliver me.
J. O. NJ.
PINEY GROVE.
Prof. j. ID. Ezzell went down last
Wednesday to the Teachers Assem-
bly, at MOrehead. He will hear Tai
IMAGES lecture while there.
NEWTON GROVE.
Miss Mary Williams who attend d.
ed the commencement at Sm't hfield
returned home last Saturday, ac-
companied by Mamie RadfOrd Of
Smithfield who will spend several
weeks with her.
Miss Flora Monk and Clyde Ben
ton are spending the summer a.
Wilmington with friends.
Mr.. f. 3. Grantham is home OIL
vacation from Smithfield High
School.
Mr.. j. F. Westbrook, had the
misfortune to lose very fine horse
which. fell into All old well last
Monday.
Rev. f. Il. Underwood of Autry-
will and his two little daughters are
visiting relatives in and around
Newton Grove
Some of our young folks had Il
pleasant little fishing party at War
ren's mill Tuesday. One visiting
young lady catching 10 fish and was
especially "struck on Jacks"
FLOS.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25
WESTBROOKS.

" NUMB
On last Saturday morning at o.
clock death visited cur midst end
called to that happy home little
Grady Strickland. The little two
year old son Of DR.. w. j. Strickland.
1t was only a few months since that
DR.. S. los his wife. b.
Prof, ID. B. Parker, of Dunn, n.
c., has been OH short visit to his
brother, j. G. Parger.
Mr.. Jas. Denning has been under
the treatment of his son, Or. O. l..
Denning of Dunn.
Nara Parker has been quite sick,
but is improving now.
The Revenues have dug up the
gum roots in this section and caused
trouble in the camp.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee has been quite
sick, but is convalescent.
The Blackman old mill is un,;er
way of reconstruction, by Mcssrs.
Williams & Strickland. p.
FRANKLIN.
+ Miss Hettie C. Newkirk, who has
been at school at Wakefield, n. c.,
since last fall, is at home to spend
vacation.
Miss Eliza j. Wells, who has heen
visiting relatives he " Manning, S,
c., has returned home after very
enjoyable visit. We gladly welcome
her back. She is Il great help in tn"
Sunday School work. II.
Farmers are very busy in this see
ton battling with the grass and I
fear, in some eases, the grass will
win the victory.
Mr.. d. F. Calwel has the finest
cotton by far in this section-and al.
ways does.
The huckleborry crop will n"t
amount,to very much this season.
Quite number of our people
speak of going South this fall and
winter. 1 have tried it and prefe,
Old North Carolina.
J. Il. Lewis, at Harrell's Store
has cow that gave him one pound
and fifteen ounces of butter from
one days milking. Who can beat
that for an ordinary COW?
Mr.. Preston S. Vann, just from
Scotland Neck School, is visiting
his sister, Mrs. j. F. Lewis.
am well pleased with THE eau
CAsIAN andwish you much success
A REGULAR SUBSCRIBER
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25

-. Wants" and Bltsincs. EotIce. can he
inserted in this column at ten cents > line.
Mfr. Editor: Ask twenty Clinton
ladies in succession what plaster they
consider the most strengthening, the
most soothing, the most healing, and
i'm all respects the most desirable, and
nineteen OF them Will promptly an
-wrr, LEES BACKACIIE PLASTER.
Oc 9-ly.
500 pound, of BecsWaX wanted by
NJ. IIANSTEIN.
900 yards II those popular Pla ids
lust cceived at II. NJ. FERRELL's.
want to buy 81, 900 worth OF
Hides, Wool Wax and Geese Fcath-
err. will sell Ill my goods very
low. | have large stock Vt Goods,
from the best factories. Everybody
invited. Respectfully,
Il. +. POWELL.
Oates x Clutc will furnish shippers
Of lIuckleberries with stencils, stick
or. and POSTAL cards 20 the following
reliable commission houses: G. Tay-
Tor Wade, Washington City, ID. G.. !;
Clifton Woodland, Baltimore, Md.
G.. T. George Il Co., Philadelphia
G.. w. Judd Il Brewer Bros, New
York CITY, n. v; Quinn q Co., New.
ark, New Jersey. These are all old
established houses and will at all
times give full market prices and
make prompt returns.
OATES a. CLUTE,
je lS-2t Clinton, n. G..
Another lot OF that good cheap
Flour just received at
Il. NJ. FERRELL's.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25
THE RACKET STORE.

When we advertise that we sell
certain goods at cost we mean it.
Last summer it was Gin. ham at six
cents per yard. Now it is Ladies'
fine and coarse hoes. Shoes that
We have been selling for $3.50 we
will sell for Sl.75. Shoes that have
always sold for 81. 20 we will sell for
81 cents. Now is the time to buy
your shoes. You can save from 80
to - 5ents on every pair. We in
vte you 70 co" q and see our Shoes,
and we feel sure that you will buy,
for no such bargain have ever been
,hOwn in Clinton before. We will
sell shoes at or below cost for only
thirty days.
Mrs. MARY +. PETERSON Il Co.
These standard Novels at II. NJ.
Ferrell'1 are ONLY three cents each
We are compelled to close out uur
entire stock or Summer Clothing by
August first next. Call and secure
extra bargains, NJ. HANsTEIN.
Try "Old Rip" Tobacco. You will
find it at II. NJ. FERRELL's.
Come round to w. ii. DUNCAN's
and by your Tobaccos cheap.
How does Il. NJ. Terrell manage to
sell those Baskets at six cents? You
paid ter cents for them last year.
1t you want to buy your Sugar
cheap come round to
w. II. DUNCAN's.
Rail Road Snuff at
II. NJ. FERRELL's>
Go to G.. 2. JOhnson's for COnfec-
tons and choice Groceries.
Do not forget that Is cent OIL at
w. III. DUNCAN's.
DON'T forget those cheap Matches
at II. M. FERRELI's.
A plenty of cheap Glass-Wa still
on hand at w. II. DUNCAN's.
The finest Smoking Tobacco in
Town at II. NJ. FERRELL's.
A few more boxes of that cheap
Tobacco, at 25 cents pound, at G.
r'J0hnsOn's. BE sure TO try it.
truckers, look to your interest
a.'u ship to the cid reliable commits
S,oh houses of A. S. Cook & Co., New
rOrk' and Simpson, Littlefield 4
a. Boston. / represent the abOv'
Ailfs. Call on me for Stencils.
M lake pleasure i'm furnishing yol
'A any information. or assistance
w. G. HUBBARD.
era~Lnaanas, Pine Apples and fin
G. p. JoHNsoN's.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Il Wants" and Business Notices can be
inserted in this column at ten cents = line.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25
PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT.
How To advertise.
RATES.

50 a., not with large advertisements, bat
r',,,,Ier u .mlll ones for year. 1t il not
,l.. bot ridE that Nc prefer.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25

-IN months, -
Four months, -
WANTS. business Locals, Reading Notices.
, ,r,l- etc. will be inserted at ten cents per
Inf. ,.iv wOrds) f.: first insertion and ut lyc
,..r,. per line for each subsequent insert on.
obituaries published free II not more than
Zen, lines. (sixty words; five ccnts for each
..iJitionai line six words each. This charge
T.. made, ~ You will see, simply - a check
nu length.
communications discussing the topics OF
rL,. ,Eiy. II to the point and briefly expressed
,,,u be- published in column headed "a Fo-
nam 81 Public OpIniOn.'
communications containing strictly News
Item, will always be welcomed and publish
ID nilh pleasure. by sending such news
,r~,u. frequently you will help both your
community and the paper.
when YOU wish your address changed, give
aid 4, well a. new office.
address all communications and business
,.ttrr> to
TIE CAUCASIAN, Clinton, \. &.
Matter. Of a private nature should be
mark ed personal" and addressed to
MARION BUTLER,
Clinton, y. q
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
NORTn CAROLINA-sA.r-

ssH fgtECf&co. CT.
tdg'SFHEg. 81 kFR p0gF. ~
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25
PINEY GROVE.

Prof. J. ID. Ezzell went down last
Wednesday to the Teachers Assem-
bly, at Morehead. He will hear Tai
IMAGES lecture while there.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-06-25

MARKETS.
CLINTON.

ai.cport..d b. \. T. JoitN COX 4 "a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28

u VIA, Gordon. As did not 40 wan
the party that explored the north end OF
the lake, it is my turn 10 make myselfuSe-
ful, and claim IT,"
"USefulgH repeal ed Gordon, las Il you
had not rendered us a host OF important
services already, my dear Brian, Have
you not done more for us already than
any other member Of the party; and are
we not under the greatest obligations to
YOU"
Nonsense, Gordon; we have all done
our duty. | deserve no more credit than
the others. Now, is il decidedy'
YES Brian: but who will you take rs
the third member OF the partys Twin not
suggest Donovan, as You arc Not upon
very good terms"
"Oh, | haven't the slightest objection
IL his company replied Britain, "Douo.
van isn't had-hearted fellow, by amy
means He is brave and clever; and II it
were not for his jealous disposition he
would be an excellent comrade, lie will
get over that though, 10y and 10y, when he
finds out that have no desire to set my,
self up above any other person, Then we
will become the best &C friends, am sure
| had another travelling companion in
mind, however,
who, prayF
'Nly brother Jack" replied Brian ~
am becoming more and more uneasy about
him, He evidently has been guilty ot
some serious misdcmeauor; and all my eff
forts to win his confidence have proved
unavailiug, Perhaps, hudtug himself
alone with me during this trip, he-N
You are right, Brian Take Jack With
you; and | think You had better begin
your preparations for departure this very
day."
They will not take long for we are not
likely to be absent more than two or three
days Brian answered,
That very day Gordon gave notice of the
intended expedition, Donovan appeared
greatly iuccusvd at not having been in
cludcd in the party, and even complained
to Gordon, who told him that under the
circumstances but three persons could
take part in the expedition, and that Brian
HAY ing suggested it, il WAS oulN fair JAat
he should he allowed to carry 1t into exc
cution,"
Il suppose it is for his sole bcucht, then,
Gordon" retortcd Donovan
YOU are unjust DouoNaW unjust to
Brian and unjust to me"
Donovan said no more. and rcioucd his
friends Wilcox, Cross, and Webb, to whom
he Of course rotated his grievances.
Wheu Noko lcarucd tH0t ne wa, To eN
coaug, his duties q, rhirl COOS tor those
of s,tiliuu-mastcr OF thv NuWl hv could not
conceal hts delight His suusUtorat the
kitchen range woNld. oG course hv ser.
vice, who was hpguil rlutcd az the pros.
meet Of an nnDDlINu tlr a diSnlnN nt hig
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28

and such pudding'-made in the form OF
pyramid. with the traditional raiSiuS
mingled with the fruit of the algarohhe
tree soaked in brandy Tor moro than a
week, together with some olNret sherry,
tea and coffee at dessert, certainly enabled
the young colouiStS to celebrate Christmas
in a superb manner,
Then Brian proposed the health OF Cor
don in neat speech, whereupou that
young gentleman responded by drinking
to the prosperity of the little COLONY and
To the memory OF their distant tcic0dS,
Al Instant this was really very touch
iug-CoSt8r rose, and in behalf ot the
younger children thanked Brian for his
devotion To them.
Brian could not repreSs his emotion
when cheer after cheer was given in his
houor-cheerS which certainly awakened
no responsive echo in nuuovan'S heart
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
TO oe continued J
COT. DYRENFoRTH TALKS.
Ills Rain Producing Theory Has Not
Rseru E~tRhIished.

WASHINGTON. u. G., Aug. 25.--Iol
Dyrcniorth has made n statement TO
the agricultural department of his
rain, producing experiments in TeNus,
He is greatly encouraged, but locN not
hold that his theory has SO far hccu
individually established lie says.
Those liufalls whore our party is
working were no condolences
The previous condition of
the weather, il would Seem 20
me, would take the confidence
theory from the mind Of even the most
skeptical They had had no rain down
there The ran producers, rs the
newspapers called them, went at
IL and there was rain But, of course,
it will take more than has been done
to convince the general public.
Ex-senator Blair publishes -
card this morning in which
of the honor for originating the re- up
rocity idea. lie says that the brains
of the Amcri an people are not all In
any two heads not even those Of llar-
rison and blaine, although they may
have more than their share. While
many others may have conceived thc
substance of his amendment and also
of reciprocity they still lacked the OPP
portunIty to place their ideas in cFis-
lative shape.
The consul general az Berlin reports
to the treasury department that Ger.
tain exporters OF paper from Germ my
employ convict labor in manufacturing
their goods. Under the act Of October
i, 1890, such importations are illegal
Instructions have been given 60 secure
accurate information on this subject.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
TO ALBERT'S MEMORY.
seventy second Anniversary OF the
Prince Cou~orGs birthday.

LoNDoN, Aug. %. To day Is the
seventy-second anniversary Of Prince
Alberts birthday, which the Queen
makes it rule TO pass at ialmoral,
and IN accordance with her ANNUAL
practice tho gentlemen Of the houscho d
and several Of the upper and estate SER
a bumper TO his memory. This cairn
is a pyramid Of stone, which is the
most prominent object on the hill
above the castle. Many of the stones
are mar ed with the initials which
represent all the mcmb crs OF the royal
family who were alive during Prince
Albert S life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
WIPED OUT BY FIRE.
several business Houses nt Grand
Mound, Iows, In Uuins.

GRAND MouSb, Iowa, Aug. 2j. The
largest fire inside OF three years visited
this placed this morning, totally
destroying the main business
part OF town. The losses are,
Moellef & Detlef hardware, ~, 600;
partly insured William Fitzgerald.
drug store, Sc, 500. 1eege, ~l,ODE in.
surance. $500. william Noss, saloon,
$50: insurance. $3.50. TwoRood a Son,
hardware, 500; insurance, $500 W..
Jacobs. - 200; insurance, $500. The
origin Of the FIRE is mystery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
The Trick tho Clock Play cd.

The clock in workshop Of a hard
ware store In Lewiston. Me. stopped
at IL o'clock one night AZ nino
O'clock in the forenoon one OF the work.
men, who had had light breakfast
and was hungry looked Mt the clock
and sas. TO his delight that the hour
ard tho minute hands pointed 10 IL.
Thinking IL noon. he washed mp, put
on his coat, and started out for dinner
without word to anyone. The rest
can be guessed He reached home
Just three hours before the dinner was
ready. and sorrowfully and slowly no
walked back To the shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
return before night, but even II they were

return before night, but even II they were
detained it would be no great hardship TO
spend the night under the trees.
The principal object OF this expedition
was the capture OF some % the seals that
frequeuted Sloughi Bay, for their supply
Of oil, upon which there had been such
heavy drain during the long and tedious
winter, was nearly exhausted. and though
Moko had quite a large stock Of grease on
hand from which be could manufacture
candles, it was only too evident that these
would not last long when they became the
only means OF illumination, hence would
1t not be possible to find a substitute in
the oil Of the auimals' The intended ex-
petition was consequently one Of great
importance, and no precaution likely to
increase the chances Of success was neg
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28

Most people will be- surprised TO
know that the southern states FUR
nished sol 800 troops 10 the union
armies during "the late unpleasant
ness Only one-fourth OF these sol
diers were colored
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
A 100000 rJre In New York.

a NEW YoRK, Aug. 25.-Fire in tho
Btadhurst building on Greene street.
this morning did 10000 damages. j.
Weis !. manufacturer OF flowers and
feathers, loses SO, 900; Pollock q Levy.
panlaloons, $1,000; Cohen & Levy.
clothicrs, -, 900. Crofut q White, hat
tiers, 81 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28

Preacher DO you take this women for
better or w0rsef
Groom--I don't knowl Worse, ] guess;
then can't get left.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-08-15
January LIST. 1890

January LIST. 1890
Mr.. F. GOuaux, Houma, La.
Your pile Ointment Salve" is the best
remedy | have ever tried for piles, it has
cured me OF a very bad case I had tor wears.
1 know several persons it has cured also. /
am an old man and | have seen many cases
treated by many doctors and patent medi.
clnes. nothing can com pare with your saIve
You ought to quit all your other business and
do nothing but prepare that salve by large
quantities. IT it was well known you could
not prepare enough OF it. Yours truly.
6iiendaie U. La. SAMUEL WOLF
Price, 81. 90 by all druggists.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-08-15

ralse hlver, Pointe Coupee, Aug. "A, 1889
Mr.. F. G~ouaux, Houma.
Dear Sir-It is with pleasure that I ada
my testimony with the many thousands Won
possess. for the great benefit I have deriy
from your Pile Ointment" would not he
withOutit for anything. z. q. WEBRE.
Price, 81 90 by all druggists.
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Thibodaux, La, April 29th, 1929.
Mr. Gouaux-We have a steady sale for
your 'Asthma Remedies" We never had a
single complaint but many compliments.
Your last invoice Just received.
RoTH & FLEETWOOD, Druggists.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-08-15
RAILROAD SCHEDULE,

RAILROAD SCHEDULE,
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAIN
FROM NOV. 18th, 1888.
LIST. train leaves Thibodaux. $50 a. m
s. arrives " ...1O:55 n. m
Train for New Orleans and west
connection leaves Thibodaux 4:lOp o. m.
arrives 1853 D. m
Mail closes Is minutes before the de-
parture of the train.
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DIRECTORS OF THE SCHOOL BO4RD.
J.L. Aucoin, president: A. F. Knobloch,
superintendent and secretary r. R.
Mcbride E. U. Morvant, r.. A. War
mold, Anatole J. Braud II. W. Vabe,. T.:
A. Badeaux.
DIRECTORS OF THIBoDAUx BRIDGE Co.
D. Moore, president; J. L. Aucoin,
reasurer; P. Z. Lorio, secretary; An
rev Price, E. McCullum.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-18
IN FLORIDA WILDS,
Amos j. Cummings Describes an
Outing With Gen. Spinner.
HE LIKED A GOOD COCKTAIL.
Also an Amusing Story-He Was Scientist
and an Excellent Fisherman-His
Taste for Literature.
HE LIKED A GOOD COCKTAIL

WASHINGTON, d. c., January, 1891
Especial Correspondence of THE HERALD. I
In the winter of 1919 / was encamped
at Turtle Mound in Florida. 1t is great
shell heap and well known landmark on
the Atlantic coast. 1t overlooks Hillsbor-
ough river, an outlet of Mosquito lagoon.
a sand spit makes into the river from
itssbase. My tent was pitched upon this
spit, and for a good reason. The
friendly wind blew the MOSQUITOES back
into the palmetto scrub fringing the beach.
One morning at daylight while in my tent,
L heard a Cry fromiwithout Upon emery
ing from the tent, l saw a sail-boat con.
tanning two stalwart gentlemen They
were in the sere and yellow leaf One was
General Charles l.. Macarthur of Troy. and
the other General Francis E. Spinner of
national renown. Macarthur was stubby
and portly, while Spinner was gaunt and
haggard. Both wore heavy gray NOUS
taches. The boat was headed for the sand
spit They had been out all night fighting
head winds and tides. They had been lost
IN what was known as the DEVILS Elbow.
at the end of the lagoon, and were endeav-
orlng to make New Smyrna, twelve miles
away. They had neither provisions nor
stlmulants. A midnight shower had added
to their discomfort The morning breeze
was treating them with great unfriendli-
ness. They were chilly, hungry and
thirsty.
As the boat grated on the shell-srrinkled
beach, Macarthur sprang ashore He pre-
sented his companion to me. General Spin
ner was then over seventy years DID, Hehad