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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-01-30

have been sufferer from catarrh for 20
years. found immediate relief in the of
Ely's Cream Balm. Since using it L have not
suffered a moment from headache.sore throat
or loss of sleep, from which previously suf-
fered, caused by catarrh. L consider your
Balm valuable remedy. R. G. Vassar, Sc
Warren St., New York.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-01-30
WHAT TO DO WITH THE LAMPS.
Keep them clean.

| Keep them clean.
| Fill them each morning.
Look especially after the burner.
Do not try to burn old, gummy, dir
ty oil.
Lamps having metal bowls are best
and safest.
Have good wick and keep it prop
erly trimmed.
Do not fill lamp when burning. It
is dangerous.
Use the best oil to be had; it is the
cheapest, the cleanest, the safest.
In case of accident, keep cool and
attend to business right away.
Have a closet for the lamps and
their belongings and keep them there.
Trim off that portion of the wick
which has been burned out-no more.
In getting new burners, see that
there is a perfect fit; also in regard
to the wicks.
Handle the lamp carefully when
af1ame; it is an invaluable friend, yet
contains elements of disaster.
Never turn down the lamp so low
that the combustion is imperfect; it
poisons the air beyond endurance.
If lamp tips over and is not brok
en-, right it Immediately; if broken,
pick up the part containing the wick
and blow it out, or toss it out the win
dow.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-01-30

Turpentine will, when added to soap,
take ink out of white muslin, and will
help to whiten clothes when added to
them while boiling. A few drops sprin
killed. where cockroaches congregate
will exterminate them at once; also
ants, red or black, and moths will flee
from the odor of it. Keep bottle in
the house for immediate use when re-
quired.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-01-30

BUcKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.-The Best Salve
in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers,
Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat-
isfaction, money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For Sale by H. G. Pierce.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-01-30

Persons who subject to attacks Of bilious
colo can almost invariably tell, by their feel
ings, when to expect an attack. IT Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is
taken as soon as these SYMPTOMS appear, they
can ward off the disease. Such persons should
always keep the Remedy at hand, ready for
immediate use when needed. Two or three
doses of it at the right time will save them
much suffering. For sale by III. G. Pierce.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-01-30

To clean wall paper, rub it down
with soft flannel or canton flannel
cloth or bag tied over the broom. If
very dirty, begin at the top and rub
down with chunks of white bread cut
ready for use. Rub always one way
and discard a piece as soon as it is
dirty.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-01-30
Every Seven Years.

Of course everybody knows that seven
years of bad luck may be expected by the
unfortunate person who happens to break
mirror. There it a general belief with
most people that the human body under
goes a complete and mysterious change
every seven years.-New York News
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-01-30
LADIES' COLUMN.

To prevent calico from fading, soak
it in four quarts of hot water, with
three gills of salt dissolved, until cold.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
FOR SALE.

The finest black waxy farm in the
county, l4SS acres, l6 miles west
of Waco, 3 miles east of Crawford;
$50 acres in highest state of cult
walton, balance in pasture, 8 and 4
wire fence, mountain cedar posts;
6 tenant houses, we'll water at each
house, good barns, granaries, cribs,
ETC.; 1900 acres'good tiliable land on
this place; 1000 bushels corn, 1000
bushels oats, 1000 bushels wheat;
80 head horses and mules, Jokes
of oxen, 100 head of hogs; farm
ing implements, such as sulky
plows, walking plows, mowers,
harvesters, all necessary farming
tools. All the above go with this
place if sold by lst of January, 'o4,
at $50 per acre, one.third cash,
balance on 10 years time if desired.
We know this to be one of finest
places in the county. Very healthy,
close to school and church.
We have other good farms in
the county.
HORNE & WILLIAMS,
4l9 Franklin Street, Waco, Tex.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
N. r. HARRIS.
DENTIST.
OHice 1907 Imstin .4remdc.
PERSONAL.

l.. G. Wall, we'll known Fort
Workman, is in the city.
A. H. Wilkins, of Dallas, is here
mixing with the school men.
Mr.. A. r.. McCollum is steadily
gaming IN strength and will soon be
at his post.
William Enders, the we'll known
st. Louis drummer, is guest of
the Pacific.
Mr.. Enoch Breeding, of Rock.
dale, one of the pioneer editors of
Texas, now temporarily resting
from his labors, is in the city.
Mr.. aud Mrs. r. b. Woiford, of
Cuero, are in the city spending the
holidays with Mrs. Woilord's
parents, DIR. and Mrs. ID. G.
Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy V. Penny
hacker, of Tyler, are attending the
Superintendeuts' Association. Mrs.
Pennybackor is the author of
school history of Texas.
George Bailey, the we'll known
religious reporter of the Dallas
News, is in the city, to do the
superintendents' meeting. He was
doubtless brought by the announce
ment that the meetings are to be
held in the Baptist church.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Higgins on the WAYS OF Charity,

"" INV 'uIp VI
"Say, now, Mr.. r., we know
you are public spirited and liberal,
and we know you will give good
sum-"
This came language had been ad.
dressed TO some 100 men in Waco,
no doubt. We are simply 80 con.
stituted as to love the plain truth
better than any sort of tafy-goody
goody talk. Nor are we unapprecia
tive of earnest words of praise or
| commentator, when deserved. The
voice 'h,t uttered the first line
above was woman's. She con
tinued:
81 know woman who lost $50
on Trades Display day, in the big
crowd. Son,e orc stole the wo.
mans satohel, with all her money,
500 and we want TO make IL up.
We know you will help"
We replied: MADAM, the Bible
plainly teaches us not to cast pearls
aWay-you know the passage
| Well, if that woman did not know
enough TO take care Of $50, winch
she had made and saved, | cannot
trust her with my money. she il
hungry | will send her sack of
Hour, or if she needs bed ! Will
send her mattress; but no money.
Snch people only tempt thieves"
1t was not charity to give money
to that woman. 1t is not charity to
throw money into the box of the
organ. grinder. Many of them have
more money than any bank in
Waco. 1t is not charity to give to
any street or professional beggar
1t is no credit to any town TO be the
friendly resort of professional
b3ggars or tramps. We have in our
midst worthy poor, personally
known to our citizens, whose mis-.
fortune and poverty are honest and
unavoidable. Let us make these
happy in this glad time-the grand
est aud gladdest OF all times Christ
mas holidays.
We will give mattress free to
every deserving poor man, woman
or child in Waco who will bring us
q written statement from any pastor
of any church in Waco, or the
written statement Of any head Of
any benevolent organization. All
we want is to know that the party
is deserving and needy, with your
name signed to same.
We will give some toy to any
boy or little girl whose parents are
not able to give them toy. If
any Sunday school teacher will bring
such boy or girl to my store ate
next Wednesday and up to January
/ st they shall have something.
We have been abundantly blessed
in our business in the closing year
and feel so greatful to the Grea'
,, Oliver and to everybody that oul
, heart of gratitude swells with mex
r pressible emotion this glad ,happies
of all our Christmas times.
We shall be disappointed if you
don't heed this request. Crate
fully yours,
j. w. RIGGINs.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
His Last Stand.

JACKSON, Tenn, Dec. 81. The
defense in the noted Howard trial is
practically closed. The government
pill take day or more in rebuttal
|sNdence. 1t seems to be the general
|9plnlon that the defendant has made
DIS last stand.
his New \ ork witnesses failed to
wing about the hoped.for effect and
sp'oof as built up by the govern
aelt appears mistaken.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Tiilman's Mandamus Case.

WAsnlNGToN, Dec. 27.-Gov.
|Tllman's petition for a mapdamus
to issue against the commissioner Of
ps.ents, comm !nding him to regis
terra trade mark on the word opal
netto" for the dispensary liquors Of
South Carolina, will be given a
|heariug on Thursday, January / ,
before the district court of appeals.
H. A. Johnson and j. f. Smith, of
This city, are attorneys for the
state, and Assistant Attorney Gen
eral Hall and Law Clerk Campbell,
|ot the Interior Department, will ap-
bear for the commissioner of PAT
snts. The case will be argued in
the district supreme court in Octo-
Der. Judge Bradley issued a yer.
mentoiy writ of mandamus to Com
missioner Seymour, commanding
him to register the trade mark and
make return to the court within
twenty days. Counsel for the com,
missioner then appealed the case to
the court of appeals of the district.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Notice! Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Provident National
Bank of Waco, Texas, will be held
on Tuesday, the 9th day of January,
1894, at their office at 10 O'Clock a
M, for the purpose of electing oil
reotors for the ensuing year and the
transaction of business.
w. p. FERGUSON, Cashier.
Waco, Texas, Dec. 8, 1898.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Social and Military.

DAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 81. Lieut..
John Howard, Of the nineteenth
United States army, son
OF Gen. o. 0. Ho yard, of the
OnltedStates army, ard Miss En- ily
goodrich Britton, San Francisco
society belle, were married las,
evening at the First Congregatio nal
church.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

After using Climax Oil for any pain
if it does not give perfect satisfaction
return the bottle and you can get
your money back We know what it
will do Don't try any other sid
b. all druggists.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
A Vicious DagO.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 27.-Vin
cent Politz, an Italian, shot and
kill I'D Thomas Gibson, q
negro this morning. The men had
disputed over the purchase of some
bananas, the Italian became en-
fnged and went into the house after
pistol. When he reached the
Fsvement again the negro was dis
ppearing in the distance. Politz
nn after him over square and
3mlng up with him pulled the
pistol and fired. Gibson ran about
ffty yards and fell dead. The
layer was arrested.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
TOYS, TOYS, for Girls and Boys.

We don't carry line of toys all
the time. We have left some iron
wagons, doll buggies, doll beds,
shoe fly horses, tricycles and thing'
in that line which we will close out
at half price for cash only.
j. w. RIGGINs,
Waco Trading Co.
The Waco Trading Co., offers it's
hand to every man, woman and
child who pulls for Waco. We can
furnish your house from kitchen to
parlor.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Receivers to Meet.

iorEKA, Kan, Dec, 27.-Re-
Nl'er Wilson left here this after
'0on to attend the meeting of re-
EsVers to be held at J. J. McCook's
M snace, in New York, on Friday,
h |vsscember 20. This meeting will
emulate a definite policy to be
|s'isued by receivers.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
BlSmarCk'S Sufferlngs.

BERLIN, Dec. 27.-Prince Bis.
marck is reported to be suffering
from his old complaint of neuralgia
in the arm, and his condition is said
to be complicated by indigestion.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Asking for a Receiver.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-An amended
bill has been filed in the suit of the
Griffin Wheeler Foundry Company
against the Grant Locomotive
works, asking for a receiver for the
defendant concern.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
A Destructive Fire.

PORT JERvIs, n. Y, Dec. 81 -
The entire upper end of Narrows-
burg, N. Y, has been swept away
by fire. The loss is large and in.
surance light.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
A Decrease in Mileage.

0hicAGo Dec. 27.-The Railway
!. ~ Will tomorrow publish its an
j :" statement of railway constiuc'
, Nvu'' which shows $3.50 miles of
n: main line track laid in the
s h. States in 1898. This is
|s,s' oy about a thousand miles,
'ne preceding years mileage.
|es" oaoed shells or shells loaded to
|"Ssf at Ambold's.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
A Card to The Public.
We have pictures and toys
For the girls and boys.
We have door.mats
And rack-hats

Anu avn -uhlo
For all.
We hereby proclaim that our
goods are better and our prices
lower, and our stock is larger than
ever offered before. We make this
confession, and we talk right out in
meetin', all the goods we have are
for sale for we don't need u m, but
we do need money. Tn is no
secret, bat a positive fact. We
wish everybody merry and happy
Christmas. If your house il not
furnished call to see us and we Will
relieve your wants Immediately.
We have many things we can sell
you at price far below your
expectations. Come and make us
an offer. This you can all do. We
are not easily offended, and if we
don't like your offer we will tell
you 80.
Yours very truly,
J. w. RIGGINs,
Prop. Waco Trading Co.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Notice to Creditors.

All persons holding claims against
the estate of George Sterling, de.
ceased, will present same for pay.
ment at the law Office of r. H..
Harrison, Provident building, Waco,
Texas. l.. S. Ross, Executor.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Through Sleeper to st. Louis Via COttOI
Belt.

Leaving Waco az 7:40 p. M,
arriving in st. Louis G:l5 a. m,
second morning, giving US the
advantage of two hours and fifteen
minutes over any other route. For
other information call on
w. j. GILLESPIE,
Agent.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

To our bald headed friends:
4711" will make your hair grow.
Dismuke will guarantee it; get a
bottle from him.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Guns to rent at Ambold's.

The handsomest variety of white
canvas, brown canvas, Russia calf and
dongo.a ladies' low quarters are shown
at Sleeper, Clifton & Dukes.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Wood and Coal.

Stove wood 81 80 per cord. Cord
wood So so to 1915. Also Meal
lister aud Brier creek coal at lowest
prices, by 100 lbs or in ton lots.
Prompt delivery. Phone 1873, Cur
ley wood yard.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
No. f Colorado Coal.

Keys of all kinds, and locksmitt
work done on short notice at Am
bold's.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
SUBSCRIBERS NOTICE.

If the collector fails to find you
when he calls, please call at the Office
aud pay your subscription if it is I'M
paid. We need the money to pay
bills incurred furnishing you the
paper.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
CLEARANCE SALE.
WACO ART CLASS.

At 10 O'ct0ck, m, ererv Tuesday
Thursday and Friddy, under the dfreo-
ton Of Mona. deGissuc. feDnidr technical
tuition In eperv branch. Good and coea-
Portable Sftdio.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
after One Thing Comes Another.

Now Spring is here and you should
have your system in good shape tor
the summer. Climax Blood Elixir
will cure you Of any blood trouble or
disorder of the stomach and bowels
Sold under positive guarantee by all
druggists.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

What Climax Oil will do. 1t has
relieved more suffering humanity
than any other medicine sold today.
Try it. Sold under a positive guar
antee bv all druqgists
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Good Taste.

You will always have it if Climax
Pills are used when you are bilious
or troubled with indigestion 20 cents
box. Try them.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

Climax Pills act on a new prlpci-
ole THROUGH the nernes ant stomach
suo rccuiate 'se ca - cow
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

For Wood call on Cabaugh, on
Eighth, between Ffanklin and Aus
tin streets.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
No. 4 Best coal in the market

Frisco Coal company has coal
from SO. so to Sc so, all grades.
Yard Thirteenth and Jackson.
Phone l2S
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
No. f. Big Muddy Coal.

On your way to the opera, drop into
Dismuke's and get a box OF Bon
Bons. Plow's are the best.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Me Too Made Receiver.

ALBANY, n. y, Dec. 27.-Judge
Wallace has just appointed Thomas
G. Plat receiver for the New York
and New England railroad.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

DR.. Rely treats only the eye, ear,
nose and throat. Glasses adjusted
from scientific measurement. Office
over First National bank.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Phone Lacy for MciIiSter Lump.

For the tenderest and greatest
variety of meats see Or ner
Fifth and Frankli
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

If you want nice fresh churned
milk and butter every day, stop at
the Commercial House, corner Of
Eighth and Clay streets.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

My love Is pretty as the rose.
AS Jackson's photo raphs d. cloae
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

DON'T buy poor photos but be blest,
Go TO Jacks in and get the best.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
Phone Lacy ii you want good Coal.
An Organ For Sale

An excellent new organ-no second
hand affair. Gall at HE News office.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

Phone Gray for Big Muddy coal.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

Many Persons are broken
down from overwork or household cares
Browns Iron BitterS Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion. removes excess Of bile.
and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

Subscribe for aR News II is 0ny
soc g no r
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

Bless tho baby's laughing eYesl
Jackson will photograph the prize
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

Phone % will get Lacy's Coal Office.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

No. f. Quickest delivery.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27

W. -. OwE'Ts, Ticket Agen.
,d,r rac'nc T,osei Block. Opposite Possonc
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-27
tan Antonio and Arapsas pas..

hr,g sooSn--ro. 82.--NoRTH BoUND--au. !
" Waco at z a. IN! Arrives $3.50 ". Il
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-10-27
CENTRAL CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS.

Elects Its Officers General Plan of the
Work OF the society Outlined.
The executive committee Of the re-
emily organized central charity organ
ization has elected the following officers:
+. L. Harris president; Mrs. II. p. Rolfe,
:ice-president; w. =. Bcachly, secretary
and treasurer.
Mrs. p. b. Gallagher, Mrs. Bena Mitch
I'll, Alderman Sullivan and Rev. j. w.
Bennett were appointed a committee to
ganvass the business portion Of the city
and solicit memberships. The annual
Zee for a membership has been fixed at
the moderate sum Of 81 a piece.
Mrs. II. p. Rolfe, W. p. Beachly and
&. W. Pomeroy were selected a com
mittee to district the city so that the
Eases of actual necessity can be located
and the articles to be distributed to the
deserving ones can be bestowed on the
right parties.
The general plan Of the society is to
tarefully investigate the cases brought
70 its notice and only to confer charity
where it is actually needed. 1t is a
noble undertaking and should receive
the aid Of everybody who can afford to
donate the reasonable sum Of one dollar.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-10-27
WON HER DAMAGE SUIT.
Mrs. Hamilton Gets $aO~,OOO-Jury Gu
But II Few Minutes.

Mrs. Hamilton Gets $eO,OOO-Jury Out
But II Few Minutes.
The damage suit of Mrs. Joseph Ham.
ilton VS.. the Street Railway company
was the only case on trial in the district
court yesterday, 'fhe proceedings com.
menced in the morning with the contin.
uation of the examination of DR.. j. T.,
Adams. His testimony was followed by
that of DR.. Gordon, after which, in the
language OF the court room, the defend
ant rested.
Jere Leslie made the first address 10
the jury and was followed by W. n
Piggott for the defense. Then Mr..
Downing spoke. lie was succeeded by
Ransom Cooper. William Wallace closed
for the plaintiff in in an admirable adj
dress which held a large crowd in the
court from beginning to end. The
judges charge to the jury was exhaust
i've. The jury was out but a few min.
utes when it returned a verdict for the
plaintiff, fixing her damages at $4,000.
The case will be carried to the supreme
court.
The TOWNSHIP company has brought
suit against Pauline NJ. Edgerton ct al.
to recover $3.50, and against II. p. Rolfe
ct al. for $3.50, claimed to be due on a
contract.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-10-27
SAID HE WAS "DOPED."


\ Miles City Man Claims to Have Receiv'
ed Foul Play In the Park Theatre.
\ stranger who gave his name as
Moore ard said he hailed from Miles
City complained to the police Wednes.
lay that ne had been robbed at the Park
theatre Tuesday night. He said he fell
d victim to the Establishments of couple
Of the stars now playing an engage
ment at the place who to use his Ian
guage "worKed him for his roll" in other
words got him full and robbed him. He
bought several rounds of drinks during
the evening and enjoyed himself i'm
mensely and that was all no remember
ID until he awoke the next morning ly-
ny on a table in the theatre feeling very
sick as though he had been "doped.'
His money was gone and then he realiz-
ed that be had been touched
lie made complaint against Florence
Bennett. Bonny Dea and a beer jerker by
the name of George Dunn. They have
been arrested but they stoutly deny the
:harge. They we're to have been exam
ned before judge Hawkins yesterday
afternoon but they obtained Il change of
;enue to Races court and will be given
IN opportunity to explain matters this
morning. Moore claims to have been
"obbed of 500. The police don't put
much faith in his story as they have in
:estlgated several complaints of the
Eind of late and found them hard to
z~ubstantiate.