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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

They all say that Anaconda beer is all
right: If all say SO IL must be so, and to
satisfy yourself call for il and try II.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

George A. Shoemaker. a former resi-
dent OF Anaconda, returned yesterday
after an absence of several years,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

For plumbing and hsAtinr see !. A
Hasley, z5 Oak street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

One thousand new knives at 4. A.
Kings, and you can have any one OF them
for 30 cents. ~ .si
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Mrs. Frank Coniey and Miss Alma
Menard Of Deer Lodge are the guests of
friends and relatives in Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

John Mcguire is in Anaconda manag-
ing the Griffith engagement.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Mephisto might have been able &c
draw all kinds of wine from a beef
key. but he could not draw a better
drink than Centennial beer, which
cheers, strengthens and pleases the
palate Of the most fastidious.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22
SEVEN SWEET GIRLS
Will Graduate From the Anaconda
high School This Year.
ESSAYS. FLOWERS, GooDLBY
To School with Smiles and Tears
June z IL the Date-The Roll
OF Oraduates-The Eighth
Grade = Notes.

Commencement time is drawing near
preparation for the final examinations
and graduation, or the expected promo
tons This year Professor Kern has
decided to hold graduating exercises
for the pupils of the Eighth grade, as
Is customary in larger cities The
Eighths are possessed of talent and
viii give a very interesting and pleas
ing programme.
The annual commencement of the
High school win be held June Z, though
the schools will not close until June IA
The opera house viii be occupied on
the latter dates by the hospital fair.
and for this reason the graduating ex-
ercises are moved forward for one
week. The Class Of '95 consists OF seven
young ladies, most Of whom have APP
peared heretofore in school entertain
ments. In which they have won admi-
ration and laurels for their work. They
are typical Western girls and their pro-
auctions In orations and essays cannot
tail to be witty. wise and eloquent.
Miss Edna Waterbury has been chosen
valedictorian and Miss Mary Congdon
salutatorian for the class. The seven
graduates are Misses Edna Waterbury,
Mary Congdon, Lottie Blair, Grace Wis
her. Lulu Burton. Dora Surprenant and
Anna Tietjen.
Miss Blair graduated from the High
school two years ago, but has since
taken a post graduate course in normal
Instruction and practice teaching. She
Is now filling the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Miss Kate Evans,
now Mrs. @. p. Welcome. Miss Wis
ner and Miss Surprenant graduated
last year from the business course.
The baccalaureate sermon Will be
preached by Rev. Mr.. Dobson on SUM-
day. June 2. in st. Marks church.
Notes.
The cadets cleared about 800 from
the entertainment given recently in the
opera house. The receipts amounted to
$3.50.
The schools planted 100 trees on Ar
Dor day, all of which are growing and
seemly to shelter future generations
from the sun on the Anaconda school
play grounds. The expense attached to
the tree planting was nominal.
The last report on attendance and
punctuality gave the pennant to the
Central school with the Lincoln a close
second The High school won the room
banner for the first time and were SO
astonished that they hardly knew what
to do with 1T. At the Lincoln the little
folks under Miss Sutherland captured
the pretty prize, and at the Prescott,
Miss Evans Fifths still stand at the
head.
The spring fever which attacks young
America and causes cases of truancy
and general debility to the attendance
at school. has been milder this year
than usual.
q County Superintendent Miss Thorn
son visited the various departments re-
Gently and expressed herself as well
pleased with the way they were cone
pills. PuI
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Memo Unzicker and William Hart, the
well known mining men, are in Anaconda
on business.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Mrs. George Swords Of Deer Lodge Wis
tied Mrs. Jack Conley this week.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

A new consignment of fine clocks and
silverware just received at Hammer
slough's. tl
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Mahan Bros. of this city secured the
contract yesterday for painting the Hale
block in Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Baseball goods at L. A. Kings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

We are in silver state and the metal
should be kept here aud buy Anaconda
beer for II.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Only costs you cents to flnd out II An
aconda beer is all right or not.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

The Montana High Five club will
meet in the hotel parlor this evening.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Call and SEQ the handsome premiums
that are offered to subscribers to the
STANDARD. -4
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Leave orders for ice at the City Cigar
store, Commercial ave. Crystal Ice Co.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

c. E. Sanford and wife Of Minneapolis
are In this city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Talk Of the town-the Anaconda Brew
ing company's lager beer IL now the IA
vorite.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

The football team will meet this even-
ing at o'clock sharp in Frank Kennedy's
store. A full attendance of all members
is desired. as q game is in prospect with
the Silver Bow Junior team of Butte and
details must be arranged. Messrs. Ryan
and Williams of the Silver Bow team
were in this city last evening.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

lie Grand Lucas of Hamilton is in Ana
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Commencing May 10 the Butte, Ana.
conda q Pacific railway will sell round
trip tickets as follows: To Chicago. $50:
to st. Louis, $72; to st. Paul, $50; limit so
days from date of sale. Tickets good
going and returning via different routes.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

The trophies won by Jim Conley and the
Anaconda turner's were on exhibition In
a down town window yes terday aud at
tracted considerable attention. Both are
silver cups, representing state champion
ships, and are very artistic and valuable
prizes. - -
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

The A. o. U. w. are making prepare,
tions for social on the evening of May
20. There will be speaking, recitations,
songs and music, and refreshments. A
special feature of the entertainment will
be songs by the triple quartet of - male
voices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22

Porter on tap at DAILY 4 Marron's.
Elgin White Clover butter II Bakers.
Baths--Montana Hotel barber shop, 25c.
DIR. chrisman extracts teeth without pain.
lie Grand Lucas of Hamilton is in Ana
conda.
c. Z. Sanford and wife Of Minneapolis
are In this city.
John Mcguire is in Anaconda manae-
ing the Griffith engagement.
Only costs you cents to find out n An
aconda beer is all right or not.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Gaines of Chicago
are registered at the Montana.
Mrs. George Swords Of Deer Lodge Wis
tied Mrs. Jack Conley this week.
The Montana High Five club will
meet in the hotel parlor this evening.
Leave orders for ice at the City Cigar
store, Commercial ave. Crystal Ice Co.
Talk Of the town-the Anaconda Brew
ing company's lager beer 10 now the ia
vorite.
Cau anu SEQ the handsome premiums
that are offered to subscribers to the
STANDARD. ~
We are in silver state and the metal
should be kept here and buy Anaconda
beer for 1t.
Milwaukee beer at Daily & Marron's
A new consignment of fine clocks and
silvsrware just received at Hammer
sIou0hss 80
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-22
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

CORNER THIRD AMI MAIN srs.. ANACONDA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-05

Of q valuable NE. VINO can estimate the
good ihai has been accrnpi bel IN o.
pa.tor4tc of hdlc = century Ana II WIS
not only his Itc active hi4 100" oi Work
vat christ gave up. hut finally MS me
ieclf May God help Uf - rra'z' the
MAGNITUDE Of thr price of our salvation.
and mas We strive to Doc, IN some degree
AZ I,a4t. worthy 81 thr sacrifice "hirn
was made for U.S."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-05
STANDARD DAIRY CHOP

Is a properly balanced ration. composed Of co.
ton.rcl meal, ln,ccd meal. mi.i feed. Gc
mixed ~ SUN Proportion a. 90 InsIru tls best
rd-ulis ~ thu smallest cost Price go cent. per
100 pounds
WOODLANDS DAlRY. Angus -, lSJi
Mes-fs. IA,uias =. NInu a 60.
G,Eticmcn.-l have brcu feeling Il Lori
a. ioIly hta1 oi daiIy cAtt.e on yolt sand. rt
Dairy chop. a01 ind that n prolgr-- ~ mu-u
milk. aud 90 As good quality, as feed -o.flu.
much moro. oKuec. o Use . large qu4utify
curing TIE winter months. Hoping YOU much
surc,e.. trcei-e Of the luterost you tlEe Ia tho
daiB people, AN
0urs truly.
cirnei) o. v. CLARKE.
lorsIle Uy 1HONASS WINN < CO.,
NJ. VOy east Marshall sitseL
Ihono J9d 1yt-llmo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-05
RICHMOND RAILWAY
AAD
ELECTRIC COMPANY.

Main Onico Ml Light Iepa..a a-
foot Of Seventh street. ir.e'a.ae I'D.
City DIVISION, od..e Na.l all Vac
streets. Telephone Sill
Union DIVISION, Office l".-.! .a.-.l
and + stress. Telephone '".
Manchester On,e Seumaa A'e-+@
Telephone 2}2l
Are and luca2l,sceat L6.t' a-I
Electric Power ~ reasonable rates
Flectric-Light WINE d 'pt'ia',F'
Parties desiring r.vt.rt lIt"'s or
Power by notifying 'hc ."" "...' ~
mail or telephone, NH lee "at'i 1po1
by a representative Il tie .'~pAny'
.nl-J-;a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-05
SINE>S OPPORTUNITIES.

so MONTHLY. GUARANTEED MAN
FA' lING CONCERN WANTS RE
t'-HfN y TN T. ~ ElCilMDNp TOY any
city Rot tdk. ~. Must haNcaf.W huudr.I
dollars cash 90 pay for goods on de-
LIVERY after orders have been secured.
L. l.. VAIL, Morse Building. New York.
T. 21-5t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-05
Brandreth'S Pills

may ~ taken by old and yOucy.
They simply assist nature.
>u.Iu.1n&w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-05
J. CAPITAL.


u, o, ,aur capital stock subscribed ....
Amount OF capital stock actually pad up .l
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25
III. -TasIu- .a.f -.haTf. -

For ihc ,aacssiAn
H"hUCAES. Pamllco County. April
Ind HI.-The farmers are busy
planting corn.
lrsh POTATOES arr rumtrgUp
Ih- oNsicrm "A have come al. The
pr.c 81 oA sier> - - low. that catch
in-S them l. not prcnfall..
Corn L. selling for forty dye 90
hity cents per hu,h-l
The Democrats are hoxlinc in ihls
county.
a few second class Democrats
meet every night IN S;onewall and
e"n;ir uc 10 squAll about the assign
m'nt act. y negro Populist attend
"d enc Of these meetings. When
leaving he met some II. gro,s aud
sand: Look a-hear. Is you gwine t.
dc 's'slseher: Irls gwin- on up
iar IN Mister FvriIhy'> so, Ia A.
swIne 10 hill i. Publican and Pom
lis IA tv; ia sho is. lmrMin. 10
leave dis place If la don't stop ds,
IeEIslacher IA Ston, wall purity soon =
'.Loidy, L"rdy. Sam, l. dat mcetiu
gwIne on now"
Yes, il sho is
Well, let 'em alone. Va j. gWine
10 Kill da own sells, and dc Populis.s
IS gwiue 10 take hol of dat place sho.
DE f"pulises IL gitiin' stronger ever
lay, and JeS srh legIslachers as dat
Is the reason
Mr.. JAS. Bateman, of the schooner.
hiil, has arrived here from Newbern
II q reports that the tariff has been
ken off of "shoris. :.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25
\ Williag to-b- D~fa-n-r.

For the Caucasian
GREENSBORO. y. G.. April %. ~
DEAR SR-Were justified IN
ioing II. would send You check for
30 subscribers who coHid see some of
th. truths in THE CAUCASIAN which
hey ought 10 know. and especially
80 thar they might see how con
temptihie tn News and Observer is
hat ',h"lesale manufaci of Will
ticaiion, misrcprcs. ntrtion and hes.
and the willing to-be defamer az it,
own state if thereby IT could help a
dl-cr"dltable and discredited poliii-
cal organization. known a. the Dem
ocratic party, to climb INTO power
again. Low Is the level il occupies
IS a public journal and words can
hardly be joined together to correct
~ convey the contempt many peo-
pi" have for il. Its own political
friends are Disguised with it-many
of tia IN are at least. W. -. =.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25

rAsIaN I. the fa-An.st AID cat
iyiL e. - pap 10y vxer rrsd. aud
~ they could D. A-t" he u faccrAts
we're hAlr s. mean ~ wa rlAk" fh.rn
appear. they never sou.i vat. fur
them NgAIa. I ulsh ! ~crr Ablr TO
send = sample copy g The CAtC..
SIAN - my DcEocFA:ie risnds nov
aid then
Th.y tell IN. ! am Too homes; n
nrn I" trlous To tie Populi., party
Why that d, a.. =. Aslu am n n.
Z 10 not believe It l. rght g. TAX.
.N'bss thAt q" rot belong o. m~.
/ D. - 'uuv"a~'I'a'l'aag like every
iH'ng '4s The fo,Ul.,iS baN. done.
Am wiling fo Gas. bal. the sti.k
when tote Nth mAu, sni think
every man should. J. l. HuLMtS
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25
n" Limit To their M.snn~s..

For The Caucasian
WINT"N, y. C., April 2O.-There
seems 10 be no limit TO mocratic
m"annesS, ard there ought io L..
some way To irustratc their Effort 10
keep our magistrates from quail
IL ng.
Mhen Democrat le't the party
and did not burn the bridge behind
am, the Democrats seem determined
1" burn II for him. Tn. r- were not
many ID. mccrats in this county las,
election. and the number seems to D..
decreasing every day.
JAMES =. MITCHELL.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25

TIE CAUCASIAN WILL MAKE 1T HOT
ron ENEMIES OF REFORM ALL THIS
YEAR. IF YOU WANT TO KEEP POSTED
IN REFORM WORK. SEND Us YOUR
NAME FOR A YEAR.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25

For the Caucasian.l
SMITH CREEK ALLIANCE, No. 35l
Warren county.-The undersigned.
having been appointed committos
to draft resolutions expressive of the
feeling of this Alliance as TO tn.
course pursued by the Legislature,
just closed, we beg leave to r,-
port the following resolutions:
Resolved, lst., That We extend Il
them our sincere thanks for the res
toratiol of the Alliance charter I,
its former standard as il was be
fore it Was tampered with by IN,
legislature of 1898
Resolved, 2nd., That We de
nOunce the action of Governor Car
in refusing to receive a committee o
the National Alliance upon tn,
grounds as set forth by him.
J. H. WHITE,
G. 81. FLEMING,
j. q. MAYFIELD.
Committee +"
Dine, n. c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25
For Rent or sale.

The..D-mocrstic machine Of this
county (Northampt,n) will cell or
rent the Democratic election "bull
pens" Apply to
The DEMOCRATIC MACHINE.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25

The results of the last national
election show that the total number
of Representatives elected to the
Fifty-fourth Congress was 36 of
which PA were Republicans, 104
Democrats and II Populists. The
Northern and Western States furn-
ishcd 221 of this number and the
remaining l35 We're elected from the
South. Only IL Democrats Of the
iOi come from the Northern and
Western States; the other 80 are
residents of the South.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25
he Best Yet.
For the Caucasian. !

For the Caucasian.
LA GRANGE, \. c., April II. i
am a Republican but like your pa
per very much. 1t is the best Popu-
list paper | have read. 1t is getting
better. Your last weeks issue
(April 1lth.) is the best. You are
giving it to the Democrats just
about right. Let the good work
go on until Gabriel blows bis horn
Albert MILLER.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25
TIE POINT or VIEW.
Opiuions That Occnr Prom Condition.
which Isi,t-

which Esi.t.
ln my judgment the position here
As un,ed Is full of danger 10 our in-
stl:ullons. The august power lodg-
ed IN this cnurt of passing upon u g
cOnst.tuilouality Of acts o. Corgre. c
has always been discreetIy aud care
fully exercised. believe this is the
irst case in our history where an
IN brity which has been conceded TO
Congress 10y nearly loo years of
acqulcscence in all departments of
III gJvernment, and has been sanct-
ioned by rep ated adjudicatIons of
this court has been judicially denied.
From the dissenting opinion Of
Judgr VIII u in the income tax case.
In. ID mOcrats have said al the
time that "ih@re could be but two
paths. NOW since they have made
such un ignOminious failure as a
party, if they sill kindly step out of
The way they Siil prove the truth
Df their assert!on.-Na'. Reformer.
Poprlis's, s, your opportunity is great.
the Peoples ? .rty IS the only party
now staining up for the people.
Dissatisfaction with the old parties
Is wide sp-ead. The harvest i ripe.
We mus step in and gather the
crop. Work. Wort, Work, Orga-
nize. Organiz Organic
Marching on TO despotism. The
legislature of Indiana, which recently
al burned in marderous riot, passed
, law plIcing the military above the
civil law. Only few turns of the
crank, the blotting out Of Just fes
more privileges with such llgs, auC
then-inarchy, wild AMI terrible
and all the outgroxth Of class laws
Kan AS Agita.or.
All evidences point to contest o
unexampled importance in 1896
the result Of which, from a none
tary point Of view. may make it tn
contest of the csntury. Every ad
yocate of unrestricted silver coinag
should stand mp AID be ccunte,
unmistakably for his principles ant
for the faith that is in him.-Se Ia
tor Jones.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25

D.. Richmond NJ. Smith, profes-
sor of Gre1k, Hebrew and Sanskrit
in Rendolph-Macon College, Ash
land Va, having taken the position
that he does not fully believe in the
divinity of Christ, and that all of
the Scriptures are inspired, has ten
dered his resignation, and the board
has sign,fied their intention of ac,
cepiing it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25
A Bad Paper.

Snow HILL, N. c., April 2O.-
Simon pure Democrats say the CAU-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25

The WEEKLY CAUCASIAN $l.00
per year.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25
The Shoe Factory.

For The Caucasianl.
The following has been sent us
from Vance County Alliance:
I'VE, the Alliance of Vanc.
county. in regular session assembled
this llth. day of April, 1898, Do en-
derse the Alliance Shoe Factory. aud
we recommend to the sub-A Alliances
of our county and to Individua
Alliancemen that they take stock il
the enterprise"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25

IContinued on Fourth Page
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-04-25
Mr.. STEWART TO
THE PRESIDENT,
Vigorous Answer 70 The Goldbug
Lettcr--The Challenge to a
Definite Battle Accepted.
.JME POINTED QUESTIONS.

\ ul Then some Accusatians---Striki
I.., rr- Remembered Aud Quoted
Ihrt sale "T Bonds What j. sound
rIpuc, Why The Long epr.ssiom.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-09-09
:" WuuLU nAlnEn DEL

On the third floor of an ordinary lodging
house in the City of Brooklyn was found
the body of ledger, with revolver by his
side and a bullet in his head. In his pocket
was found q book in which was written:
81 am tired of life because am suffering from
consumption. would try to work but 1t is useless
while have no hope Of getting BETTER
What commentary on our boosted civil
izationl A poor wretch, suffering from
what he supposed was an incurable disease,
snufs out his Pickering life with bullet
Where did he get the idea that his disease
was incurable? From an old-time theory
which modern investigation has exploded.
Many diseases may be considered incur
able, but that does not make them so.
During the past few years scientists have
discovered, in the tuberculosis germs, the
cause of consumption. Their inyestiga-
tons have found cure for the malady, in
Ozone and Guaiacol These agents de-
stroy the germs which produce the disease.
Compounded with pure Cod Liver Oil, they
form Ozomulsion, whichis sold by all Drug
gists. This remedy cures consumption and
all lung troubles. It first destroys the cause
Of disease-the poisonous germs which pro
duceit-and enrestores the patientto per.
feet health. The Ozoneand Guaiacol kill the
germs. TheCod Liver Oil provides the flesh
andstrength. That's tho principle on which
this medicine works. It is both rational AND
reasonable; and tits doing more for the cure
: of lung tr->r-7,l~~ ~ q, ---,sAi ~
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-09-09

acre shall be paid into the British office
at Ning-i-Tong (the Hall of Peace and
Patriotism, at Neitong, to which all
cultivators are directed to repair on
October 80, or the two following days,
with money in hand" On due pay
ment they would receive license I'M
der seal" which will be recognized all
over the earth" Any cultivator who
presumed to cut his grain without such
license would be seized forthwith "by
the vessels of the Ning-l-Tong of Great
Britain" and carried to the said hall,
there to be punished for contempt and
to lose the whole of his property be-
sides. Rice-junks must be registered
without moments delay, their papers
vised and endorsed, The proclama-
ton, in fact, was a masterpiece of bus
iness-like drafting.
It did not come to the knowledge OF
the British authorities until November
1, and for two days money had been
pouring into the Hall of Peace and Pa
triotism. When Mr.. Wade hurried to
the spot he found a crowd struggling
for admission. Six persons of the most
dignified appearance sat at a table.
They were arrested, but somehow only
one could be proved guilty-the compa-
Dire who had supplied her majesty's
ships with provisions. The story re-
minds us of a certain Able Gerace,
who played tricks almost as bold when
the French were occupying Calabria in
11OS. The Able, jovial little man,
much like a ball in figure, made him
self a great favorite with the officers,
and then volunteered to clear the pro-
vince of brigands if intrusted with a
sufficient force. General Parthoun-
eaux gave him four companies of chas-
seurs, with whom he secured the coun-
try. and on several occasions surprised
a brigand camp in the most satisfacto-
nv manner. The Able was disguised
in uniform, but every morning he re-
sumed the clerical attire and rode off,
with his personal attendants, to get
information, as he said; on his return
the troops marched, never resting two
nights in the same spot.
1t came out afterwards that he visi-
| ted all the wealthy people of the neigh
| borhood and showed a written order
from the general directing that such
and such a sum should be levied from
such and such a notability; by great
exertions the Able had obtained per-
mission to present it himself, and he
kindly undertook to settle the matter
at fifty per cent. discount or so. 1t is