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Middletown transcript., 1892-09-29

uDaily. sDaily except Sunday
. stops 70 Ieave passen gers from vii
mington and points north, or take passen
gers for points south of Delmar.
stops on signal, or no notice to con-
s.hn Stops to leave passengers from vii.
mington or points south.
"p" Stops to leave passengers from points
soutn OF Delmar, or take PASSENGERS for
'st' Stops to let on passengers from points
south of Harrington.
NEWCASTLE AcCOMMoDATIoN TRAiHs--Leay
ana l.2S a. m, ESQ $40 and 6.l5 D. m. week
days. Leave New Castle at $50 q. m. and
10.t4 p. M daffy and t.76. 4.fJ, o.5J anu In p.
Express trains leaving Harrington 7.50 a.
M, and arriving at 6.3l p. M, week days,
run through solid TO and from Baltimore.
via POrters and Newark.
BRANCH ROADS.
DELAWARE, MARYLAND q yIRernIA
and way stations at 1880 d. m. week-days
635 p. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days. Returning, train leaves Franklin
500 a. m. weekdays, 200 p. M Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays.
Leave Harrington for Georgetown, and
Lewes, l0:3s AIN. 6.s5 p. m. Returning,
For Rehoboth leave Harrington, lO.ss a. m
and 6:35 p. m. weekdays Returning,
leave kehoboth 7.20 q. N. 3.l5 p. M
For Berlin, leave Harrington 1913, a. m.
week days and 6.35 p. IN. tuesdays, Thurs.
day. ana Saturday. Returning, leave Berlin
70z a. m. weekdays, 2.59 p. m. Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturdays.
For ChincOteague Island, train leaving
Harrington 10.3S q. m. weekdays, connects At
Franklin City with steamer for Chine otea-
que Island. Returning, steamer leaves 8 90
a. m. connecting with train arriving at Har-
rtngton e.0l q. nj. weekdays.
QUEEN ANNE KENT Z. R.-Leave Town
send for Centreville and way stations as a
NJ, and 535 p. m, weekdays. Return ing.
leave Centreville 7.3O m, and 800 m.
weekdays.
DELAWARE & CHEsAPKAKE r, R.-l.eave
Clayton tor Oxford and way stations 9.42
m, 8. IS p. m, weekdays. ReJurning teaye
Oxford 6. 20 a. m, and 8. 10 D. m Week-davs
CAMBRIDGE q SEAFoRD &. R.-Leave Sesst0rd
for Cambridge and intermediate stations
l1.20 a. m, weekdays, and on TUESDAYS
Thursdays and Saturdays, ITO D. m. Return
ing, leave Cambridge $50 o .m., and on Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at 800 u. m.
Porter with Newark q Della
ware City railroad. At Townsend, with Oueen
Anne's and Kent Rail Road. At CLAYTON wifi,
Delaware and Chesapeake Rail Road and RAJ
timofe ana Delaware Bay Railroad At Har
rington, with Delaware Maryland 8 Vireini
Railroad. At Seaford, with Cambridge an
Seaford Rail Road. At Delmar. with Ne :
York, Philadelphia q Norfolk, Wicomico
Pocomoke. and Pcninsular Railroads. =.
CHAS. E. PUGH. General Manager
j. r. WOOD Gen. Pass. Agent
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-29

Some years ago duel, which was
much talked about, took place between
Mr.. G.. and Mr.. s. The former had
only, one eye, the latter was short
sighted, and, to make matters worse,
there was dense fog at the time.
The first ball killed bird, and the
second rabbit. The witnesses put a
stop to the proceedings, declaring that
honor was satisfied.
''How was that?" inquired A.
Faith they began to be alarmed fol-
their own safety. LA Figaro.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-29
CAPITAL. S5OO.OOO,OO,
SURPLUS, - S7O,OOO.OO
Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company,
5l9 MARKET ST.. WILMINGTON, DEL

MONEY UNEMPLOYED or waiting investment
can be made to earn you Interest If deposit
ted with this company.
INTEREST PAID on deposits of money as fol-
lows: 2 per cent on deposits payable on de-
mand, by check, same as banks; ~ per
cent on deposits payable after 10 days
notice; 8 per cent on deposits payable after
30 days notice. Special rates for large sums
to remain for year or longer,
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the accounts OF
Ladies', also to those of Executors, Admins
traitors, Trustees, Guardians and Receivers.
The Company acts by authority of law as
Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Re-
ceiver and Agent, and executes trusts OF
every description.
Correspondence solicited and full linforma-
ton furnished concerning any branch of
the Company's business, Satisfaction guar
anteed. Send tor pamphlet.
BENZ. NIELDS, JAS. B. CLARKSON,
President. Treas. & Sec.
II. g. ROBINSON, JNO. 8. ROSSELL,
Vice President. Trust Officer.
DIRECTORS
Benjamin Nields, Jos. H. Chandler, NJ
Henry c. Robinson, ]. Davis Sisler,
Phillip Plunkett, William NJ. Field,
James A. Hart, Charles 4. Fritz,
Henry +. Dure, Archibald a, Capello.
VIM, P. Bancroft. VIM, r. Brinckle
VIM. j. McClary, SamuelG. Simmons,
may1-ly
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-29

stop woman's suffering and cure woman's
ailments. It's DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. It's purely vegetable and perfectly
harmless powerful general, as well as ute
rine, tonic and nervine, imparting vigor and
strength to the whole system. For periodical
pains, weak back, bearing-down sensations,
nervous prostration, and all female COM
plants, it's positive remedy. It improves
digestion, enriches the blood, dispels aches
and pains, melancholy and nervousness,
brings refreshing sleep, and restores health
and strength
teed, as this Is II it fails to give satisfaction,
In any case, the money paid for it Ia re-
funded. You pay only for the good,You get.
On these terms it's the cheapest
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-29
Ghe 6raueler.
Wiln. and Baltimore R. 4
Delaware Division.
noRrHRARp.

On and after juno 20, 1892. trains viii
!, aa va Qa f0fiOWa.--
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-29

A tro1,sass t1ho
can see. She's
the woman who
gets well. It's the
woman who lUon't
see and won't be-
Eeve who has to
suffer.
And it's need
less. There's q
nedicine-a legit-
innate medicine e.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-29
NOTICE.
FOR SALE OR RENT.

A CoMlMoDIUs and conveniently located
Crawford Streets, with garden astscSaS Alta Sn1
I'm ammsaiale ~ possession given. For terms
apply 10 THE MISSES BURNHAM. ' ns
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
DO YOU KNOW THE GIRL?
A Romantic Story in Which q Helena
Lady Figures.

A Romantic Story in Which Helena
Lady Figures.
A dispatch from Cheyenne tells the fol-
lowing story. which ia Of local interest: On
the platform Of a Pullman at the depot
here yesterday morning an indolent-lcok-
ing chap in English togs and pretty
woman in red conversed 50 earnestly that
they attracted the attention Of everybody
in their range. The passengers were aax-
ions to tell tho story of the interesting
pair, and said the man was frank, honest
fellow" who would talk willingly. Cards
were exchanged, and his read, Edward T..
Griffin, overseer ct pnblie works depart
like major. Said he: II am trying to
persuade the girl to stop of in Cheyenne
and marry me but she wants to 60 to
Colorado Springs and see her folks about
it first. Eight years ago We wore lovers in
Vermont and were engaged. My parents
were Irish emigrants and poor, and her
people were wealthy. Il was agreed that I
she should wait for me. She has been true,
and has waited like an angel.
worked III the Chicago stock yards,
prospected in Colorado and tried
a half dozen things on the
coast. Six years ago landed in Hong
house then acquired my present place. Ny
salary ID SIS, 200, and make something on
tho side, az You say in America. All the
time have thought of the girl and knew
she was single and thinking Of me- though
never heard Of her. She now lives at
Colorado Springs and has been visiting
friends in Helena. We met in the car at
Ogden and recognized each other at once.
It was pleasant and sweet meeting. Be-
fore the train had goue a hundred miles
we were engaged again, and will ba married
was smilingly corroborAted by the girl
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
LEyEES GIVING WAY.
The Outlook Gloomy for Settlers Along
the MIssissippl.

The Outlook Gloomy for Settlers Along
the Mississippi.
New ORLEANS, May 9.-Reports from up
the river ~ far rs Vicksburg say the stream
10 still stoadily rising and much anxiety is
felt at nll points. The levee at Brooks
Mill, on the Arkansas side, twenty five miles
fouth of Greensyil.e, Miss, gave way
to-day and this evening through orevice
thirty-6ve feet wide water is rushing six
feet deep. About 1000 acres of Arkansas
land, already planted in corn and cotton,
arc inundated, while that section
of Louisiana near Bayou Maria
embraces vast amount of land in
cultivation, will be flooded. It is thought
that Mason's hills will prevent the water
from reaching Tensas basin. The govern
ment fleet has been appealed to by citizens
of the afflicted district for assistance.
Levees on the Mississippi side are still in
taot and believed to be secure.
1t is believed, however, that more
of those on the Arkansas side
will 40. Late this evening there was a ru-
NOR that the great Morganza levee, the
largest in the United States. had given way.
This evening the wind was increasing in
violence up the river, rain still falling, and
waves frequently dashing over the tops of
the levees, creating u panic among the peo-
pie,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
WANT TO KEEP COL. RAMSEY.
Great Favorite With the Employees of
This Division.

A Great Favorite With the Employees of
This Division.
M1ssounA, May 9.-[Spsoial. There ap-
pears to be considerable classification
among the employees Of the Rock Mountain
division over the transfer Of Superinten-
dent 8. g, Ramsey to another position of
the road, although practically promotion
for that gentleman. This does not arise
from any unpopularity Of Mr.. Brison. tho
new appointss, who is a stranger to most of
them. but entirely from MIR. Remsey's
great popularity with the employees under
him. This feeling is also shared by all the
patrons of the road and people living here.
II was rumored that strike among the
employees was impending if Mr.. Ramsey
was not retained ON this division.
A committee of two employees from each
department. was selected to take action in
an endeavor to have him reinstated here,
with ths honors equal to the new position
offered. It is understood that several of
the head officers Of the road arc en-route
here to look into the matter. and that he
will continue his duties on this division
until \ conference of those officials is held.
G. w. Dickinson. assistant raj super
intendent, is now in the CITY and other
Officials are en-route.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
Tho Helena Champion Had His Man
Whipped, But Hit Him
After Time.
From Which Circumstance He
. Lost Both the Fight and
the Purse.
BILLY Pinmmer. of England, Outfghts
Tommy Kelly, the "HarIem Spider"
-Haso Ball and Races.

M1ssoULA, May 10--[Spacinl. IA glove
contest, announced for twenty-five rounds.
was fought at the Mascot this morning be-
tween Jim Burns. Of Idaho, and Ike Hayes.
of Helena. Burns weighed ISL pounds and
Hayes 17S. They went into the ring at one
q. m. Fl. @. Brown was chosen referee.
Ths first round was lively, showing fre-
quent cinohes, Burns getting first blood in
this round. In the second round Burns
lost one glove and one minute was given.
Burns landed heavy blow on Hayes mouth.
In the third round Hayes commenced to
show signs Of weakening. The round was
lively and gave plenty Of work for the ref-
cree. The men showed themselves very
vicious. The latter end of the round was
spent in sparring for wind. In the fourth
round Hayes rushed and was furnishing
Burns badly. Burns could scarcely stay to
the end Of the round. When time was
called Hayes was pounding him heavily
and struck three heavy blows after time,
which was a distinct foul. Though his
man was whipped he lost the fight and
Burns won.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
AN ENGLISH CHAMPION.
Billy Pli,nmer Whips Tommy Kelly, the
"Har1em Spider"

Billy Plimmer Whips Tommy Kelly, the
"Harlern Spider"
New YoRK. May "a crowd OF sporting
men assembled at the Coney Island Ath-
letic club tonight to witness an interna-
tional prize fight between Tommy Kelly,
of Harlem, the champion 40 pound
man of America, and Billy Plimmer.
Kelly tried to force the fighting in the frst
but Plimmer quickly forced him to cling to
his neck sor safety. In the second the
Englishman forced tho fighting and made
Kelly cautious. In tbs third, Kelly tried
walking around. but Plimmer followed and
gave him good many punches, getting few
blows in return. In the fourth Kelly kept
self good two-handed fighter. but in the
fifth Plimmsr landed straight left,
which made blood flow freely from Kelly'a
his seconds, Plimmer fosced the Iightinp
and made a regular choppinR block Of
Kelly's face, landing his left almost at will.
In the seventh Kelly assumed the often
sive. but Plimmsr met him with the utmost
ease. Several vicious blows were struck.
Ii the eighth both men received
severe punishment, but Kelly was
forced into the defensive. In the
ninth Kelly WAS almost knocked out
to his feet and fought like q tiger to the
call of time. In tenth Kelly showed signs
Of quitting and fell down twice without re-
ceiving knockout blow, the last time he
was counted out, much to the disgust of
the sssemblage.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
A SPIRIT OF UNREST.
Prevailing Among tho Worklng People
OF the East.

Prevailing Among tho Working People
of the East
W1LKEsBARRE, Pa, May 9.--John s. Had
rack, prominent labor loader in the
anthracite district, said this morning: "The
spirit of unrest is universal among coal
miners and an organized effort ia being
made by them to resist the contamination
of the Reading deal. The mon have become
disgusted at the evident insincerity OF those
in position to bring the combine to terms
and now propose to take the matter into
their own hands. The men assert that in
order to pay the guarantee given by the
Rending tonl must be advanced 40 cents a
ton. or tho wages of tho miners reduced
from aeven aud one-haf to 10 pe cent.
They cannot see how 1t Is possible to ad-
vance coal in tho market and conclude
that the only alternative ia tho reduction of
wages to n starvation point. No Less than
-four delegations waited upon me to secure
tho assistance of business men to the
miners in their fight against tho combine.
The men are determined that the constitu,
tion shall be obeyed or serious trouble will
follow
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
N|M0N ON FIRE.
Flames Start In Some Unexplained
Manner on the Four Hum
dred Level.
In Section Of the Mine That
Was Long Since Worked
Out.
No Lives Lost, and Hopes Entertained
That the Spread OF tho Fire
May be Prevented.

S 4 f54i i +i ~
MARYsvr1LE, May Especial. ]--As the
night shift in the Drum Lummon mine
were commencing work last night, smoke
Was discovered issuinR from the main shaft.
Tbs alarm vas quickly given and all the
workmcn sucoesdsd in getting safely TO the
surface Within Z few minutes after the
first intimation Of danger the drifts and
passes were filed with smoke and poison
ous gases. The shaft in which the fire was
located il situated at the snd Of : tunnel
l,aOO feet long. Here in the solid rock ID
cut station 100 feet long, forty feet wids
and seventy-fvs feet high, lined with solid
masonry and equipped with ono Of the
finest hoisting snRinea in tho country. Tbs
shaft il 1.200 feet deep and the station it.
self 400 feet from the surface. This por-
tlon Of the mine, which was worked out
during the early history Of the company,
was filled with waste 10 that there is little
danger Of the fire spreading from tho shaft.
Immediately after the breaking out Of tho
fire bulkheads were erected near the shaft
and during the night others we're erected at
various points in the mins whenever the air
currents made it possible to advance few
feet toward the dangerous point.
Finally, BY the aid Of portable bulkheads
the nozzle Of fire hose was placed in the
top OF the shaft and the water turned on
with good effect. Al soon rs possible con-
nections were made through an eight-inch
wrought iron pipe and larger stream Of
water turned down the shaft from the tanks
on ths hill. The bulkheads are now sealed
up and, if necessary, the whole mine below
the 4O0-foot level will be flooded, which,
owing to the character of the rock could be
done without injury. At this time there is
large volume of water flowing down Sill
yer creek which will all be utilized. Strong
hopes are however. entertained that the
fire will be extinguished without this as il
is not believed to extend below the GOO foot
level.
The promptness and energy which the
men displayed in attacking the fire has re-
aulted in oonfninR it to the north end Of
the SHIFT and under the influence OF 1000
gallons Of water per hour, which
in being sprayed over the burn
il ID hoped the fire will soon
be out. At preEsnt about 200 men are en-
ployed in ths Montana company q mine and
mills. There is enough ore in the bins TO
run for some tims yet and fortunately there
are other portions Of the propsrty where
work can be resumed as soon az the mine
has been cleared Of smoke. 80 that it 10
generally believed ths interruption will be
of short duration. The general manager
manager Of the company, Mr.. g. Fl. Rob-
inson, is on tho ground. He is known to
have had plenty of experience in fighting
fire while he was connected with the Fryer
Hill mixes in Leadville, and there is gem
eral feeling here that it it is possible TO
exsinRuish the fire it will be done.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
MISS ROCKMAN In NEW YORK.
The Important Part Which She Took in
the Actors, Fair. l

The Important Part Which She Took in
the Actors Fair.
Miss Ray Rockman, daughter Of DR.. N,
Rookman. OF this city, took an important
part in the actors fair which closed in New
York Saturday last. Miss Kockman has
undergone thorough course Of study for
the stage in New York and her part in the
fair as .Kebecoa at the Wel'' brought out
favorable comment from all the papers. A.
dispatch to tho San Francisco Examiner
says: Dainty and bswischinQ Ray Rock
man az kebecca .nt the Well is pouring
lemonade into the public at price per
pour that would give the circus vender
brain fever 10 read about. But then, the
circus vendsr is not a sweet thing in q
fetching costume, with sparkling eyes that
can put TO route q whole army OF blue
devils" The New York World paid Miss
Rockman the compliments Of illustrating
her and her booth in the FIVE illustrations
that journal gave OF the fair. The World says:
Joseph Jefferson and William Kendall
stopped at the well-the we'll with Rebecca.
Many be the jacobs that stop there to
drink. and drinking look into two deeper
Miss Ray Rookmen is the Rebecca--a pic
turesque. dark skinned Rebeoca, with hair
as dark as midnight and teeth white and
even and pretty. Sho wore an Egyptian
blouse Of soft white silk, hand embroidered
with fanciful designsin red. Her skirt was
Of soft rcd worsted, as red as the flame Of
the rhododendrons at tho other end Of the
garden. A blue sash was around her waist,
and Rayly patterned beads from far Pales-
tine we're around her neck. She gave drink
to Mr. Jefferson and MIR. Kendall and
wouldn't take a cent in pay. That is the
best drink Of lemonade | ever had in Amer
ica. Baid the Englishman, gallantly. And
his first, too said a woman who stood near
by" The Now York Tribune said "Miss
Ray Rockman captured the command of
sells to help hes will give drink to the thirsty
pilgrim who arrives there after traversing
the barren wastes between ths other
booths.'' Those who have bad the pleasure
Of meeting Miss Rockman during her stay
in Helena do not think the favorable no
tices quoted are in the least oyerdone.
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Geo. y. Child. Of Helena, was made secrs-
tary. The various committees were then
uamed, tho most important Of which IL
that on resolutions. It was divided ns fol-
lows: On the committee vote 10 submit
tho resolutions endorsed tho ayes were:
Botkin. Haskell, Murray, Cowan. Irwin.
Tnrnsr. Hatch. Leigh; nays: strevell, Huff
man, Won Toble. Peck, Stuart, Brown. Tho
resolution endorsing Blaine caused the
split. After adjournment Hon Chas Hart
man was made permanent chairman and
MIR. Child continued az secretary. The
trouble first commenced over the method
OF choosing delegates. It WAS finally de-
oided to divide tho state into districts by a
committee.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10

ON MAY 10TH, 1857, the Sc
poy rebellion broke out near
Delhi.
Thus began the uprising in
which the achievements Of Have
lock and the sieges Of Cawnpore
and Delhi were memorable cpl
sodes. The captured mutineers
were blown from cannon, a fate
peculiarly narrowing because
they supposed that annihilation
here robbed them Of the chances
OF existence hereafter.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
The Blue Bird Sale,

BUTTE, May 9,-[speoial. The Blue Bird
mine, the eighty-stamp mill, the mill Site
pump station and the mining claims of the
Blue Bird company, the failure of which
occasioned the suicide of Ferdinand Van
Zandt in New York few weeks ago, wore
sold by the sheriff this afternoon. The
property was bid in by M. B. Brownles of
the firm OF Hoge, Brownlee g. Co.. bankers,
for the amount of tho Judgment.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
BASE BALL

Scores Made in Yesterday's Games by tho
League Clubs.
P1TrspuRa May 9.-Elmer Smith pitch ed
his first championship game, and his work
in the box and at bat won for Pittsburg.
Pittsburg 4, hits s, errors 2; New York 8,
hits 6, errors 2. Batteries, Smith and
Mack, Rusie and Boyle.
CLEVELAND. May 9.-The Cleveland's
timely hitting won. Cleveland s. hits 9,
errors 8; Boston 3, hits I, errors 4. Bat
teries Young and OConnor, Clarkson
and Kelly.
COLUMBUS. May 9.-Columbus z, Kansas
City s, thirteen innings; Milwaukee 20,
Minneapolis 8.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
Miles City IL Republican.

MILES C1ry. May 9.-[special. THE city
election occurred to-day. II. b. Wiley. re-
publican, was elected mayor by seventeen
votes over G. l.. Merrill. N. p. Sorenson,
republican, and Thos. Gibbs. democrat
were eloted aldermen. The city council
now stands with the deciding vote in the
hands of the mayor.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
A strike In sympnth v i,

New YoRk, May 9.--Ihe tight Of the New
England Payers' union was taken mp by ths
union of this city. To-day 1000 members
in this city were ordered on astrike. u liz
also said that seventy five were ordered out
in Troy, 100 In Albany, 200 in Baltimore,
$50 in Philadelphia. Ibis strike Ia III
sympathy with the looked out granite
quarrymsn Of Now England.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
Murder Trial Postponed

BUTTE, May 9.-[Special. The case OF
Charles q. Price. accused Of the murder OF
T. j. Cunningham, in this city Inst Decem-
Der, wss set for to-day but WAS postponed
on ACCOUNT of the absence of material Wit
nesaes for tho stata. June was fixed as
the date for the trial.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
Contract for a schoo, Building.

BOHEMIAN, May Especial. THE con,
tract for the erection of the Bozemar
phblic school buildings was Tonight
awarded to Davitt " Vrseland of Bozsmar
for SAG, 2b7.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10

Grass. was accidentally shot In tho left log
at tho hip this afternoon. Having taken
his revolver from its sheath, he was trying
to replace IT, whom il was discharged with
the above result. He was brought TO this
place and 10 now under the care Of phygi-
clan. The wound il considered serious.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-10
Curtlx Aeknowledgea the Truth.

BurFALo. N. Y, May 9.--GeorRe X. Brge,
of M. III. Birge u Sons, manufacturers Of
wall paper. was roused from his bed Al mid
night last night and interviewed by re-
porter ON the truth of rnnor that COM
biuation of wall paper manufacturers had
been made with capital of $4,000. GOO.
He cultly acknowledged the truth of the
rumor, but would give no particulars.