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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
IN a POOL or BLOOD.
What May Prove 10 Be Another MUIR DIS.
covered al Attieboro Falls.

ATTLEBoRo Mass, June 3.-What may
prove 20 be- murder has been discovered
at Attleboro Falls. Mrs. r. III. Pierce had
occasion To go into the cellar Of the saloon
kept by her husband.
She was Mortified to discover at the foot
Of some stone steps leading TO a bulkhead
out Of doors the body Of "A man. Medical
Examiner Holden was summond. III
found the man bad been dead several
hours His name was William j. Bradley
Of Attleboro, jeweler. Death was caused
by conclusion Of the brain.
The man lay In pool Of bio cd, and the
lower steps were bloodstained Bradley
was about the place the night before with
gang Of other men, and it is said he
mixed up in a drunken row about IL
o'clock. After that time nothing was seen
Of him until Mrs. Pierce made her discov'
cry in the morning Either he was thrown
or fell down the steps, striking on his
head
Officials think there are facts 10 warrant
the theory OF foul play, and are hun ting
for the other members OF the gang. Brad
ley drew from the bank s75, as was shown
by the bank book found on him, but none
of the money was found on the body.
Bradley was man % years old and Of
fairly steady habits.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
NATHAN STRAUSS EXAMPLE.

The wise charity OF millionare Straus
ought to serve as shining example for
other rich people to follow In divers chan
nels where the poor can be benefited. AS
he caused coal to be sold at cost last Win
ter, so now Mr.. Straus proposes to put alb
solutely pure milk within reach OF the
poor at Just what 1t costs.
This is a blessing which tens OF
thousands OF poor mothers will sppre-
ciate during the long, hot Summer. Who
knows how many children's lives may be
saved by It? Here is practical charity,
large heart warm, benefcent; the kind
OF charity which whole.souled people
want TO have hand in. Then why not
join in it, comforting health and comfort
on thousands? Why not help to enlarge
this particular service, or some other
equally useiul9
Surely, to keep the middleman from
levying his tax upon the struggling poor
is a great thing; a substantial help for
ward; real and praiseworthy kind OF
socialism. II there is another millionaire
who has a scheme analogous to that of
sensible and sympathetic Nathan Straus,
let him be not bashful but step forward
at once? There is work for him to do?
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
THE OUTRAGE.

The arbitrary action Of Gov. Brown In
attempting to adjourn the Legislature,
because. iorsooth the Republican major
ity OF the Senate, by direction OF Boss
Brayton, certified to him that the two
Houses could not agree, when as a matter
of fact, there was no disagreement as to
adjournment, was a highhanded outrage
upon the rights OF the people.
The House OF Representatives showed
by its action that 1t was confident Of
its position by giving the Senate chance
to send the entire question to the court.
The Republican Senators who preferred
to use their might rather than right re-
fused to acquiesce and then the House of
Representatives voted to submit the cues.
tion Of law on its own account as II had a
perfect right to do, and the Speaker and
clerk Of the House were deputed to sub
NIT the question.
The House refused to be adjourned BY
the Governor and arrangements are mad,
by which the Newport members will mec
every day until the court answers tn,
questions.
Ofcourse the Newport delegation will
not be sufficient for a quorum, but a
soon as the decision is reached there will
be no trouble in getting a quorum to
gether.
II Ii very evident that the "holier tina
thou" Republicans have put their foot |
Il, otherwise they would not have bee
afraid to submit the issue to six Republ
can judges.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
Thrown From Their Carriage.

FALL RIVER, June 3-While driving
down Townsend hill, yesterday, Mr.. and
Mrs Edwin f. Manchester OF Portsmouth,
K. l., met with a very serious accident;
the kingpin of their carriage broke and
the horse ran away, dashing the carriage
against "A telegra ph pole and throwing
both people to the ground. Three Of Mr..
Manchester's ribs were broken and he Is
suffering from internal hemorrhages. Mrs.
Manchester struck on her head and re-
ceived brain injuries She lies in a criti-
nal condition
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03

In the matter OF the Rhode Island mud
die, 1t is said that "the Legislature made
all necessary appropriations at its January
session, consequently no great hardship
can result to the State" Wrong you are.
1t is the greatest hardship for any State to
be subject to such knockings-a about as
almost invariably accompany elections in
Rhode Island and Connecticut under the
antiquated majority vote requirements of
their present law.-New York Evening
World.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
luke Burke Arralaned.

FALL RIVER, Mass, June 3-Luke
Burke, the man who it is alleged pushed
Henry Walsh of New Bedford from win
dow, was arraigned in the district court
yesterday on nominal charge of assault.
He pleaded not guilty, and was held in
bonds of $1,000 Walsh, his victim, is still
under the influence OF opiates and an
operation was performed on him at the
hospital yesterday. 1t is quite possible
that he may recover.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
There Was Money In the lunk.

LYNN, Mass, June "A junk dealer
named NJ. 4. Martin bought a lot Of rags
from Mrs. Burns in this city. Bater in the
day the woman called at the junk yard
and asked to have the rags returned to
her home. The dealer complied, and when
he reached the house with the load the
woman took 800 in gold from an old dress
sleeve. She had put the money there for
safe keeping and had forgotten it.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
The Immiuration Inquiry.

New YoER, Jr-e 3-Before the senate
immigration committee William j.
O'Brisn Of ,he New York branch Of the
Stone Cutters union testfies that while
the Quincy (Mas-) bosses were importing
stone cutters from Italy 200 locked out
men were walking the streets Of the city
giuseppe Bolcito, a broker, said that al
the Mulberry street bankers imported
workmen charging so much head.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
Arraioned on a Serious CHARGE.

SoNERvILLE, Mass, June 3--Jessie A.
Smith who is charged with assault with
intent to kill Haselin Gonzalez on the
evening of May IL in boarding house
here, was before Judge Story yesterday.
She pleaded not guilty and was held in
$500 for her appearance Monday at the SUI.
perior criminal court in Cambridge. Con-
zalez was not present in court.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
Between Life and Death.

NoRwALK, Conn June B.-George Ryder
of Ridgefeld, who was gored by bull two
weeks ago aud fearfully injured, is still
alive, with his chances for life and death
about even. He has lost nearly tea cup
full of brain matter AMI there is hole in
his skull 2 IL inches long. lie has the
possession of some of his faculties, and his
mind does not appear to be seriously af-
faaf.I
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
Hundreds OF Thousands Involved.

LOWELL, Mass, June "a suit In
equity 10 compel the Lowell and Nashua
railroad to remove its freight depot from
the present location Ia this city has been
brought by Amasa Pratt. He says the
buildings were built in 1874 without legal
right The matter involves hundreds OF
thousands Of dollars. Judge Bishop took
the case under advisement. The Boston
and Maine road now has lease of the
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
Carpenters on Strike.

ROCKVILLE, Conn, June 3-Twenty-
hve carpenters employed by George Ar
mold & Son and Frank Hutchison, local
contractors, are on strike for a nine-hour
day with 10 hours pay. The other con-
tractors In the city granted the nine-hour
day
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
Died From Natural Causes.

WooNsoCREr, H. l., June 3-Rosy Gre
peau, who died i'll Philias Brouillet's
rooms on May 10 last, was not drugged,
and the cloud Of suspicion which hung
over the young man has been dispelled.
1t has been clearly proven that she died
from natural Causes.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03

Holdoyer Governor ID. Repudiated
Brown has shown conclusiveiy that he Is
firmly attached to the apron strings Of
the bosses. They said prorogue and he
prorogusd.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
No Iidings Of a Missing Girl.

HAvERHILL, Mass, June 2-The friends
of Mabel Morrison, the young woman who
has been missing from Northwood, n. H.,
for six months, have been In the city this
week searching thoroughly for the missing
girl, but nowhere can any trace Of her be
found,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
Sunday Closina al Nahani

NAHANT, Mass, June 3.-All the stores,
including druggists, booths and all places
where soda, cigars, drinkables and food
have been on sale for years ON Sunday,
with the exc ption of the three licensed
hotels, will hereafter be closed on Sun
Aaxa
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03

BY the way, what Is being done towards
abolishiIS the grade crossings within the
city limitsS
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03
PROCLAMATION.

by His Excellency. ID. Russell Brown. Gov.
ernor:
WHEREAS, IL has been certified to me by
the senate that n disagreement exists be
tween the Houses OF the General Assembly
as 20 the time and place OF adjournment. /.
ID. Russell Brown, Governor OF the state OF
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations,
by virtue OF the authority vested in me by
Sect on 6 of Article OF the Constitution, on
this. the second day of June, A. ID. 1888, al
2 80 O'Clock In the afternoon. do hereby ad-
1ourn the two Houses OF the General Assem-.
bly, To meet at the state House In Providence
on the last Tuesday In January, a. ID. 1894, at
ii O'Clock In the forenoon.
In testimony whereof, l have
hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal OF this state TO
be affixed In Newport, the sec.
LIS. ond day OF June, in the year OF
'---' our Lord, one thousand eight
hundred and ninety three. and
OF Indepence the one hundred
and seventeenth.
ID. RUSSELL BROWN.
by the Governor:
GEORGE II. UTTER. Secretary OF state.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03

MIR. Brown will soon learn that he cam
not prorogue the peoples will.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03

Are we to have Fourth OF July cele-
bration in this city? II not, why notY
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-03

smoke 4. a q. Cigar.
Best 8 cent Cigar In the market. For sale
By all dealers. LEWIS n 6URRr. Props.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The pudding department OF the Oliver
Iron and Steel company, Pittsburg. Pa,
and the rolling mill of the Oxford IN. j.
Iron and Nail company were started
Tuesday. Fires were lighted in the
United States Glass company g factory,
Pittsburg.
A controlling interest in the Delaware,
Lackawauna and Western railroad has
been purchased by the Vanderbilt and
New Jersey Central interests, and the
road will In the future be operated In
harmony with that system.
Judge Bradley, of the Supreme court
of the District of Columbia, decided that
the commissioner of patents must regis
ter the word Palmetto" as the trade
mark Of the State of South Carolina in
it's liquor traffic.
The depopulation Of counties In South.
west Kansas, owing to crop failure and
the exodus to the Cherokee strip, will
cause a loss Of six members of the LegisI
lature, four of whom will be Republicans
Thomas L. Crittendon, a famous ex
Kentuckian who has been on the retired
! army list for 10 or 12 years, died Satur
| day at his home on Staten Island.
The grand jury of Roanoke made G
number of presentmentsf for misdemeanol
and felony, growing out OF the recen
riot In that city.
| A heavy snow-storm was reportet
Monday In the States of North an,
South Dakota and Minnesota.
A dispath from Calcutta to the Lor
don Times says money 10 daily becoming
scarcer in India.
Samuel Haddaway, House chaplain
died this morning.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
EHg HAPPY HOLLOW.
- Shooting And Foot Race Im
That Locally.

That interesting precinct known as
Happy Hollow, which, by the way Is
not always happy. had something to
divert It's inhabitants' attention from
accustomed channels yesterday after
noon. About 6 O'Clock Alex King. col
ored. tired Of his labors, sought his home
In the Hollow. The shades of night were
falling as fast as they ordinarily do In
that burg and Alex. felt a soothing
dreaminess come over his frame. He sat
down on q chair near the window of his
room. leaned his head against a window
pane and in little or less time was wrapt
In slumber.
AS King slept Gus Mcdowell. also col
ored. entered the house. with blood In
his eye and a pistol In his hand. He was
cunning for King. Kings vie threw
herself between the men as Mcdowell
| took aim at the sleeper. Mcdowell took
aim over the wife's shoulder and the
| next instant the pistol spoke.
King awokc at the first fire. The bull
let had passed within a hairs breadth
of Kings head and crashed through the
pane. Before the aStonished King could
collect his senses Mcdowell had fred
four more shots, but the shootist's hand
was unsteady and the bullets went wide
of King.
By the time the shooting was over
King girded himself about and made for
Mcdowell, who scooted through the
| door. Then up the Hollow and across
town ran pursuer and pursued, attract
ing the attention OF everybody In the
| neighborhood, until Kings legs gave out
and he left the field in possession of the
fleeing Mcdowell.
Soon after this excitement had died
| out Mcdowell, SO the police are informed, /,
returned to the. Hollow and tried to
shoot Bud Payne. but no damage was
done Today the sun shines on a peace
full Happy Hollow and the pelice are
looking for Mcdowell.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
MODEL. coal. YARD.
The Latest work of the AshcvllIe
Zee and Coal Company.

The Latest work of the AshcvIlIe
Ice and Coal Company.
Every person susceptible to the blasts
Of drear winter will be in greater or less
degree interested In the new coal yards
Of the Aeheville Ice and Coal company
on the east bank Of the French Broad
river at the trestle approach to the
Western North Carolina railroad bridge.
Accompanied by Geo. X. Collins, of the
company, THE CITIZEN yesterday visited
the new yard. A sidetrack has been put
in at the anne height as the main tres
tie. and extending above the coal yard
some 300 hundred feet. Under this side
track are the bins In which the "black
diamonds" will be stored for sale as re-
quired. The space between the rails of the
track Is left open and the unloading of
one of the huge coal cars 10 thus a mat
ter of only q few minutes. Several large
screens are also put up under the track
and az the coal is emptied from the gon-
dolas 1t is separated into two or three
grades. the dust and very fine coal going
w here 1t does not become a part OF the
purchase OF the consumer. The entire ar
rangement 10 a great improvement over
the old way of unloading cars by hand.
Six cars can be emptied at once on this
the Jellico mines, who was here last
week, declared that no city in the Sout b
had a more complete coal yard than the
one in question. The bins have a capac-
ity OF 1900 tons, and Mr.. Collins
promised THE CITIZEN that there should
be no coal famine here this winter, if the
railroads can do their duty. Incident
ally, also, he said there wac not likely
to be any rise In prices of coal this win
ter.
In order to make the coal yard more
easy of access, the company 10 macadam.
izing the street leading thereto from,
West Haywood.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26

w. a. KeESler Dies At ago O'Clock
This MOrnlnG.

w. As k&GD1GT D1G0 Az ago O'CLOCK
This Morning.
w. A. Kepler, secretary and treasurer
of the Asheyille Tobacco Works and Gig
arctic company, died about 2:3O O'Clock
this morning at the residence of his
brother, S. r. Kepler, on Penland street.
Mr. Kepler had been unwell for a week
or more. but not until Saturday did he
become SO i'll az to 10 to bed and place
himself In the care Of a physician. His
trouble was volvulus. Yesterday after
noon his condition became such that
his physician, DIR. .. Westray Battle,
with Drs. John Hey Williams and J. A.
Watson as consulting physicians,
decided on the operation OF laparotomy.
This was performed, but the sufferer e
life could not be saved and death en-
sued. the immediate cause of death being
peritonitis.
Mr.. Kepler had been a resident of Ashe'
willie for a number Of years. He was 9
man OF quiet, unassuming manner and
by his uniform kindness and courteous
bearing made a large number Of friends
here. By each Of these the news Of hi,
death will be heard with deep regret
Mr.. Kepler was about 40 years of age
| and unmarried.
The funeral will take place tomorrov -
| morning at II O'Clock from the Trinit,
| Episcopal church.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
SWEEPING REDUCTIONS! !
WE ARE NOT CLOSING OUT.
WE ARE NOT GOING TO
CHANGE OUR BUSINESS.

But we intend giving the public the benefit
of TEN TO FIFTEEN PER CENT. RE
line Of druggists sundries Our goods are
all fresh and clean; were bought for CASH
and marked low In the beginning, and this
reduction from the market price means
COST for most buyers. Five dollar Hair
Brushes for $4.25; So Hair Brushes for
$3.50; So Hair Brushes for s1.76; $1.so
Hair Brushes for $1.a5; 81 Hair Brushes for
80 cents; 80 cent Hair Brushes for 4e cents.
Tooth brushes will share the same fate. All
our 35 cents Guaranteed English Bristle
Brushes for 20 cents; our 26 cent bru .hes for
20 cents, and SO on
Lubin's, Pinaud's and Atkinson's extract
In bottle or bulk, will be reduced in any
proportion. Our American makes, such as
Ricksecker, Palmer's and Wadswortb,s will
be reduced also.
The same reduction applies to our choice
line Of Ladies. and Gents Pocket Books and
Gard Cases. This line 10 unusually full with
nice goods.
Sponges, Chamois Skins and Bath Brushes
will also be reduced; In fact, nearly all our
sundrics will come In on reduced prices,
eDon't buy Patent Medicines until you
price them at our store. Possibly we may
save you cents or 10 c. nts on each bottle.
and that much counts in these hard times.
We have already reduced prices on Soaps
and Toilet Waters. These prices on Sundries
will last for 80 days from date, so call carly
If you would get the selection.
We want to fill your prescriptions also,
and promise II you bring them only Gradu-
ates Of Pharmacy will prepare them, the
best chemicals used and you will not be
OVERCHARGED.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
VICTORIA BURGLAR1Es.
Vl0lI0 To The Residences of Dr
ErdmAn aud HIr. Garrett.

Last night burglars made raid on the
residences of Rev. DIR. w. ]. Erdman and
Robt. U. Garrett In Victoria. The noe
turnal visitors forced their way into DR..
Erdman's pantry and stole therefrom a
quantity of silverware of considerable
value. At Mr.. CARROTS house the
thieves stole two Bibles that were in a
bookcase near the window. The
upper sash of the window had
not been fastened, and the thieves
had only to lower the upper sash,
reach in and get the Bibles. One
OF the books was specially priced, as it
contained annotations made in the past
twenty years. Besides, the thieves Wis
tied the coal house and carried off sack
of coal.
1t is believed that the robberies of Mr..
CARROTS residence was committed by
the same gang that visited DR.. Erdman g
residence
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
I'm the Event of war.

LONDON, Oct. 25.-The Rome cores
pondent of the Chronicle says that Com
mander Barluzzi and Signor Petacci
have gone to Paris to arrange for the
eventual investment of the Papal funds
and the transfer of the Vatican treasures
In the event of war. to a place Of safety.
The property of the Propaganda will be
specially protected by mortgage II neces-
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
SwOre In Public.

WEST PLAINS, Mo-, Oct. 26.-Sixty
prominent citizens of Baxter county,
Arkansas, just over the State line from
here, have been indicted under an old
law for swearing in public. The law will
be bitterly fought to the court Of last
reS0rt
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
CRIMINAL. COURT.
Venire Drawn I'm The Whit Case
For Monday Morning.

TUT NVhOAY MOEnAh&.
In the Criminal court yesterday after
noon a venire Of $50 men was drawn for
the case against George Whit, charged
with the killing of Deputy Marshal
Chas. B. Brockus. The veniremen are to
be In court Monday morning at 10
O'Clock, Whit will be defended by
Messrs. J. D. Murphy, d. NJ. Luther and
Chas. A. Webb.
E. c. Cole and Ralph Cole. charged
with assault, submitted and Judgment
was suspended on payment OF costs.
The case of State VS.. c. L. Jenkins.
charged with false pretence, took up the
time of the court Yesterday afternoon
and today. 1t was expected that the
case would be concluded this afternoon.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
xN NOVA SCOTIA.
y Letter From John H. Howell ct
A8hevllle.

A1-NNG-H OAhA , - AAV -
A8heville.
THE CITIZEN has received a letter from
John II. Howell of this city, who, with
Mrs. Howell, has been spending the past
four months at Braddeck, Cape Breton,
Nova Scotia. Mr.. Howell says both he
and Mrs. Howell have greatly enjoyed
their stay and have caught many magni6-
cent trout and salmon, and shot number
less ducks and pheasants. In closing his
letter Mr.. Howell says: But the season
now calls me back to Asheville, which
dollar Fair"
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
The aeparatc-coach Law.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 26.-The first
suit attacking the constitutionality of
the separate coach lawswas filed in the
federal court Tuesday. 1t is brought by
the Industrial Home and Land associa-
ton against the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia Railroad company.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Oct. 26.-J. H.
Miller. the oldest postmaster In the
United States, died at Gauley Monday
night. He was 80 years old, was APP
pointed in 1892 by President Jackson,
and has been postmaster at GauleY con-
tinuously since. He was an unchangin9
Democratic.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
OPEN EVENINGS TILL II.
TO LET

THR CHILLY WINDS OF WINTER
FIND YOUR BODY PROTECTED ONLY
BY A SUMMER UNDERsUIr MEANS
SEVERE COLDS AND PERHAPS con-
SUMPTION OR RHEUNA TISM. GET
INTO WOOL AS QUICKLY AS YOUR
PURSE WILL ALLOW. TWO DOLLARS
SUIT FOR WOOL UNDERWEAR OUGHT
NOT TO WORRY YOUR PURSE. BET
TER GOODS; MORE MONEY. LARGE
STOCK TO SELECT FROM.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
mo VOTING THIS WEEK
TELLER RESUMES THE RE
PEAL DEBATE.
silver Men want Opportunity To
Tell where They Were when
The Light Went out, Ana They
Will Have n Chance.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-[Special.] J.
Teller resumed debate this morning on
the repeal bill. Allen will also speak to-
day and others of the silver men assert
that they want time to make explana-
tions. 1t Is now doubtful if vote can
be reached this week.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
why DID He Die9

NEW YORK. Oct. 26.-[Special. Fred
erick Lavecraft, secretary of the Coney
Island Jockey club and cashier Of Pal
mer's theater, suicided today. No cause
10 known therefor.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
n Sympathetic strike.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-GSpecial. IA
thousand men at work on the largest
building under construction struck this
morning out of sympathy with the plas-
terers' demands.
Asheville daily citizen., 1893-10-26
WHEAT sEED sw1~D1.E.
Agree nm enaS, Tnrn Up I'm Banks
As Notes For 3aoO Each.

PARKERsBURG, w. Va, Oct. Co.
Swindlers promising to furnish free seed
for a new kind of wheat which will yield
fifty bushels to the acre are travelling
over this State. In addition to the seed
they furnish 100 pounds of phosphate
for each acre planted, and ask In return
that the farmers sign an agreement Civ
ing them one-half the crop. The agree
rnent turns up in the bank, as a note for
5000. payable on demand. They haye
caught a great many farmers in the In
terror