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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
MORE FIGHTING AND DISASTER.


The Italians Try to Conquer ths Ab,sss-
nisns-Asd Are Defeated via . Loss Of
5000 Men.
Fourteen years ago Italy purchased
the bay Of Assab on the coast OF Abys-
sinia. Later on she gained the island
| Of Massowah on. the same coast Vi
sions then began TO open up TO her OF
great colonization scheme. 1t has
become sort Of fad among European
| powers TO engage in such schemes,
especially in Africa, and Italy felt that
to maintain her position rs first
class power she must sport COLOMBIA
ton scheme ~ well as France, Ger
many, Spain, and England. The Ital-
ians have therefore been using Masso-
wah As = center Of operations and
pushing inland and southwark, trying
To subdue the natives Of the country
and become ruler Of il by force. For
some time the various tribes made no
effort to resist the encroachment Of
the Italians, but the king (or negus),
Menelek, Of Abyssinia, a last united
the warning tribes OF his country in
resistance. This king (Menelek)
claims to be descendent Of King Sol
| ONION and the Queen OF Sheba.
HOstilities began about six months
ago and the Italian army has been hav-
ing anything but picnic. The coun-
try is mountainous, the cOmmissAry
department very costly, and the Abys-
sinians were found TO lee armed with
modern weapons, including artillery,
and to know how tonse them. Twice
the Italian army has met with reyerses
prior to the recent defeat. In conse-
quence General Baratieri was ordered
back home and General Baldissera
sent with re-infOrcements. Before he
| reached the scene, General Baratieri
| seems to have determined to use one
last desperate chance to retrieve him
self, and in assault on the Abyssinians
near AdOwa, he was overwhelmingly
beaten and his army Of $4,000 men
routed, 5000 being killed and 90 pieces
Of artillery captured. The excitement
in Italy when the news reached there
was intense, and was attended with
rioting in all the big cities. The feel
ing against Crispi's (the Prime Min
ister) entire policy Of trying to keep
Italy in the front military rank, tho
the nation is tOttering on the verge Of
bankruptcy, has increased, and the
discomfort is something savage. On
the one hand, it is feared that the cost
OF continuing the war to a successful
issue will be too great for Italy's peO-
pie to tolerate. On the other hand, it
is felt that her honor must be vindi-
,, Gated and her power manifested, or her
standing among the great powers will
be- jeopardized. 1t is strongly suspect
ed that France and Russia have been
aiding King Menelek and supplying
him both with ammunition and gener-
ais. Italy's troubles are well deserved.
The Abyssinians have as much right
to live in peace as any other people,
and if they successfully resist this at
tempt to conquer and rule them, we
shall rejoice.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

IL Is probable that no review OF
the current month IL so rich in able
discussions Of social, economical
and political problems o! special in
terex; As Tie Arena for March.
Among the subjects treated with
yigor, fsreefulne&s and frankness.
we mention: DR.. John Clark Rid
path, the eminent historians third
paper on the history of THE Bond
and the Dollar" Professor Frank
Parsons mastery arraignmens OF
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany- Justice Walter Clark, ILL.,
D., on The Prosperity Of Mexico"
maguihcen,ly illustrated; B. o.
Flowers paper on "A Successful
Experiment for the Maintenance Of
Seif-respecting Manhood" tiliustra-
ted: why the South Wants Free
Silver" by United States Senator
Marion Butler. Professor George D..
Heron on 1.-THE Social Value Of In
dividual Failure and q discussion
by George B. Waldron. A. NJ, on
Wealth Production and Consump-
ton by the Nation" illustrated by
numerous diagrams and tables.
HARPER's MAGAZINE
The April Number of Harper's
will contain the concluding chapters
of the story of "Joan of Arc" show
ing the maid and conqueror as at
last the martyr. The frontispiece
will be an engraving, by Florian, of
the mural painting by Lenepveu in
the Pantheon at Psris-s striking
representation of the execution Of
Joan. An engraving will be given
of Fremiet's statue, and other illus
trations of the closing scenes of her
imprisonment and martyrdom from
drawings by Du Mond.
HARPER's WEEKLY.
During March Harper's Weekly
will contain illustrated descriptions
of the more important happenings in
Cuba, furnished by that journals
special correspondent of the island.
Other noteworthy articles and illus
tratlOns 10 De pubhshed this month
are: ''The Church of the Black
Sheep" review of the work of the
Salvation Army, by Maud Balling-
ton Booth; ''The Chicago Opera Sea.
son." Kenyon Cox's decotations fol-
the new Congressional Library; and
a double-page hunting picture by A.
B. Frost.
The Review of Reviews for March
presents, in compact fern, the most
valuable material yet available con
corning the new process of photo
graphy by cathode rays. A transla-
ton of Professor Rontgen's own &C.
count of his discovery is given, to-
gether with portrait, a reproduc-
ton of a photograph of a living
hand taken with the OK rays" at
Hamburg, Germany, and other illus
trations.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
A Direct Vote For Senators.

Washington, March, 13.-At a full
meeting of the committee on Privileges
and Elections today, Senator Mitchell,
chairman of the committee was author
lied to report his joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the Constitu-
ton OF the United States, providing for
the election of United States Senators
by a direct vote Of the people. Sena-
tor Mitchell was also authorized to pre-
pare the report of the committee. The
joint resolution and the report will be
submitted to the Senate in a few days.
The vote in committee was five to four
In favor of the amendment, three Re
publlcans and two Democrats voting
In the affirmative, and two Republic
cans and two Democrats against.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Did Morgan Get These Bonds?
To the Editor of the World:

Madison, N. c., February, 1896.
Secretary John G. Carlisle, Washing
ton, d. c.:
Sir Il will take three of the propos-
ed issue of the United States bonds,
denomination 500 each, coupon at
tached, said bonds to be delivered to
me through the postmaster at this
place and paid for at the rate of $114
each in American gold coin on delivery.
JOHN M. GALLAwAY.
This bid was accepted, SO published
in the World, and | was notified by
the department.. l had and still have
the gold coin to pay for them. ex-
pect the bonds have been turned over
to Morgan eco. as defaulted. If Sec
rotary Carlisle objected to delivery
through the postmaster he ought not
TO have accepted the bid. You will
kindly publish this as an item for the
investigation committee. exhibited
the gold to the postmaster and had
him to certify it under his official seal.
JOHN NJ. GALLAWAY.
Madison, N. c., February 9th.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
you KNOW THIS is TRUE.n

What is it the average man asks
when he starts to go West? 1t is this:
81 want the shortest and quickest
line with the fewest changes" Now
If you will write to A. A. Gallagher,
Southern Passenger Agent, Iron
Mountain Route, Chattanooga, Tenn,
ne will not only give you that kind
OF route, but also name you the
lowest possible rates, besides furnish
you with descriptive matter of State
you wish to go to free of charge.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
About rIle..


charlotte Peoples Paper
We often hear people say ~ h...
the world do all the fii.. rnu,. Il.
Well. that's easy enough The \,
MAKES :he battle fly, the cyclone fr,,
the house Nv, the carp-nier uAl..
saw fy, the boarder MAKE tl.a (. \,
ny, the dancer makes the i.rl r,
Jockey makes the horse is. tho q =
make Spanish ny. the rin MAJ. !,
dog fiy, Ben Tiilmsn nak.s a..
ny, Marion Butler make TIE eoIH,
fiy.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
YOU ARE RIGHT, STEWART.
Every Man In the old Parties IL an Enemy
and We VIII shoot On sight.

IL is impossible to discriminate be-
tween the innocent and guilty of those
who are serving the enemy and fight
ing the friends of reform. We shall
hereafter treat every man who remains
in either of the old gold parties as a
g0ldite, because we regard him as more
dangerous than an avowed enemy. lie
is secret foe; il not in principle, i'm
practice; he is recruiting for the en-
envy he is serving as sort of decoy
duck to lead the unwary into the trap
OF the iniquities conceived by Roths-
childs and his co-conspirators, who
are known to be enemies of the hui
man race. If you have no desire to
iDjure your country, come out from
among those who support the agents
of gold monopoly. whether they be
gold Republicans or Democrats.
wherefore, come ont from among
them, and be ye separate, saith the
Lord, and touch not the 'unclean thing:
and | will receive you'll Cor. 6 ii.
Senator Stewart.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
university summer school 1T Chapel
Hill, ~. &.

Cnlversity Summer school 1t Chapel
The third session Of the school
will begin Tuesday, June 23 and
close July II, 1896.
Twenty courses are offered in Ped
agogics, Psychology, History, Eng
lish Literature, Civies, Modern Ian
guages, Latin, Algebra, Nature
Work, Music, Drawing, Vertical
Writing, and all the common school
branches.
Fifteen instructors from the fac
ulties Of the University, the State
Normal School, University of Louis.
ana. Clark University, Mass, and
the City Schools of Wilmington
Charlotte, Win ton, Raleigh.
Prof. Austin c. Apgar, of Tren-
ton. New Jersey, the famous teacher
of Science, will have charge of the
Nature work.
Miss Belle Thomas, of the Cook
Co. Normal, will have charge of all
primary work.
Miss Golden and Prof. Newlands,
famous teachers of Chicago and On
tario, will give instruction in draw
ing and vertical writing. Prof.
Newlands is the pioneer of vertical
writing in America.
DR.. c. Alphonzo Smith, of Louis.
lana, will conduct the courses in
English Literature.
Full courses by Professors Alder.
man, Toy, Claxton, Noble, Graham,
Blair, Brown and others.
Mr.. Ellis, of Clark University,
will conduct psychological labor.
atory.
Free access to libraries and labor
atorles.
Healthful piedmont region.
Tuition fee of $500 admits to all
courses.
Board reasonable, from $40 to $l5
per month.
Cheaper rates for board and tu-
ition to clubs
For circular containing details of
all courses address
EDWIN A ALDERMAN, PRINCIPAL.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Nervous Prostitution.

GoLDsBoRo, N. c., Oct. 9, 1895.
DEAR SIR:-In 1891 began to
nave the strangest feelings, indie
scrioable, and felt as if were going
to die IN few minutes. employed
the best physician in my town. He
told ne he could not do much for me.
but doctored me two years, and 1
grew worse all the time, finally took
my ped and could not get up. The
uoc1or told me he had given me
everything he know of, but I finally
got up again, though could not
sleep, being so. restless and nervous
| could hardly live. 1 bought an
Electrop9ise and in three weeks was
a new being, have improved ever
since. l now, and have for a wear
past done my homework. NV 'Poise
Is not for sale. Yours truly,
MRS. L B. HOLT.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Will Carry Texas.

Sr. LOUIS, March 4.-COl. Nat q.
Henderson, of Georgetown, Texas, ar
rived in st. Louis yesterday and reg
istered at the Planters. He is on his
way home from Washington City. The
gentleman is one of the leaders of the
Republican party in Texas. He has
lived in that State fOrty-three years.
Mckinley is his choice for President.
lie pred cts that the Populist party
will carry Texas this year and elect
three COHQressmen
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
NORTH CAROIINIANS.
Extreme Debility.

RALEIGH, N. c., Nov. 3, 1898.
MY daughter, who has been using
the 'Poise, little over three months.
has steadily improved all the while,
so that we now feel sure of her en-
tire recovery.
Hers was a case of extreme debili-
ty from a case of dyspepsia, con-
stipstion, indigestion, headache, etc,
etc. Yours truly,
REV. LEVI BRANsON, D. d.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
PROMINENT MEN,
A Bishops Wife.

2412 MADISON AVE-, BALTIMORE,
Nd, May 6, '95.
l lind the Electropoise almost a
necessity. 1t is, indeed, of great
Importance to my comfort. expe-
1lenced relief from neuralgia, which
at one time threatened to keep me a
constant sufferer. I take pleasure
! n.speaking for the Electropoise, and
nope these few words will induce
those who read them to make trial
of this "cure ALL.
MRS. A. w. WILSON.
(wife of Bishop Wilson of NJ. E.
Church, South.)
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
now b. taken ur and -,

nou b. taken ~ and TO-
piled to other pGrpos-s.
TX ncs r-ady te ct cst. "a
advises thai th. tops D. -,
which will cause $500, -
above the l~as~s. The = -
- cut into shor, l~ng;h. -.
but ono leaf zach. Al -
shonsd h~ scs IN tn -
I Thomas Gees not tel a. -
two Plaza. - bet. But
er plan ,ihr.s leaves g.. :
SAYS fwo or ihrrr g.. q
ground can % ylAatvf ~ =
poiaio-cs n can D fsasn st-.. =,
Pc tv =.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

In March, 1892, my father, mother,
brother, two systers, myself, and
several darkies on the place, took a
kind of bowel trouble, which was so
destructive in its nature and so un-
yielding that all the medical skill at
our command failed to cure q single
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

Please don't wait. We tell you the
goldbugs have begun TO scatter
money for sinister purposes. THE
eau CAsIAN will talk about these
things. Say, YOU, friend,
can't you send club of five under
our special offer7
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
CHICAGO, February 20, 1895.

GENTLRMEN:-Iam more and more
grateful for the Poise. have not
had SO refreshing q sleep for months
as last night and to-day; although
In my ffty-eighth year, feel about
as l did at twenty-five. Almost
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

Spend one, two, three or five dollars
in educating the people in the princi-
Piles Of the Peoples Party. 1t will re-
turn to you and your children a thou
sand fOld.--Mis sOuri World.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Supreme Court.

RALEIGH, N. c., Oct. IA, 1895.
DEAR SIR:-The Electropoise has
proved its worth in my family. In
the two years that have used it, it
has saved its cost several times over,
in many instances warding off i'll
ness by timely application. l can
safely recommend it.
Very truly, WALTER CLARK,
Associate Justice, N. c. Supreme
Court.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

The silver question is like the Dutch
mans fence. 1t is so wide that when
it elbows over" it is higher than it was
Observation-Disclosures Kicker.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

We are slow to commend new dis
coveries of any kind, Is 30 many of
tnem prove to be worthless. But we
commend the Electropoise - safe
and effective health restorer. We
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Regards 1t As q Panacea.

Regards 1t As q Panacea
LITTLEToN, N. c., March II, 1895.
DEAR SIR:-After an experience
OF three years with the Electropoise,
=! am prepared to say that we have
found the little doctor an invaluable
remedial agent. We use it for what
ever diseases that come along and it
has never failed to benefit the pa
tlent. 1t has proved a specific for
grippe, neuralgia, colds and ner-
vousness. Indeed, my wife regards
1t as a panacea. We have frequent
calls for ours and many INQUIRIES as
to your terms. Respectfully,
j. K. FAINT,
Pastor Baptist Church.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
.E. & W. (trade-markJ

EARLE & WILSON,
UNION SQUARE, NIw YORK,
March 5, '95.
1ENTLEMEN:-The use of Electro
pose by my mother Mrs. A. A.
wilson, OF Brooklyn. has been
attended with highly successful re-
suits, and both she and I are en-
tlrely satisfied with it.
Yours truly,
L. II. WILSON.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Nail TIt...

Cut them on Monday. cut f1r aur,-
cut them ON Tuesday, ki-sa ,'rarrl
Cut them on Wednesday, cut f,ra ~ y
'"' Them on Thursday. sonrii
better.
Cut them on Friday. cut for ,,rruv
Cut them on saturday. Ioy iofaarr
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

daily / am asked for my opinion and
give it freely.
"A. +. CONNOLLY of Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
$500
~OOO~N~N

satisfactory that cheerfully beEi
testimony. Ii warns the blood, n
vigorates the vital organs and pro-
cesses Of the body, and quicken Z,
vital forces in q remarkable MAJ.
ner. Lapguor and biliouspegs fee
at its touch, and its rnysterioEs
power seems TO penetrate and pes.
meste the entire system, quickeniur
the nerves and assisting nature g
throw of dead tissue.
REV. 5. +. STRoHG,
Editor Evangelical Messenger
261 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland.
Ohio.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

my recommendation of the Electro
polse after an experience of six
months has been confirmed by it's
constant use in my family the past
four years. 1t has been my good
fortune to receive favorable reports
from personal friends in several of
the Southern States, whom advised
to try it.
Very respectfully,
JOHN L. CANTwELL,
Secretary Chamber of Commerce.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Judge Dick.

GREENSBORO, N. C.
l am much pleased with
the effects OF the Electropoise. Mrs.
Dick has been improved greatly in
health and strength by its use.
JUDGE r. P. DICK.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

The above is the IL.
LEI Of - pages b. ll.,.
merly OF this Stat.
Washington, u. {. Ia
ten and ~.!l b foga1 Y. Y
teFes;Ing And .ns;rug.t
most important subJec: t-..
sibly engage the Att.r.
people nj this time. L. :.
10 an extract.
We have seen tha: iu -.-
system Of the body p...s. --.
healthy condition. rta,t,
tinucf application of,fr..- .F q
honest legislation r, &
buncl- has been d-N-Iut-.s 4
iie>h would oihrrxi.-
treatment administer 80.
past - y-sr. has inrr-a..., !.
and depth Thereof. ~. -
continually grown NO. q
tear cut the cArbur,l-. r.. -
whatever the cost R-... a
We did ne: stand ia u-.t rs
foreign nations L. c.,r 81, p
we doubtless r~o~iyra ...... .
certainly stand IA nr,I .r ~ =
to remove the cArtur... a
scar will he left. bur i-f,., a.
the ultimate desirucj DE-. .,,,. .-..' H.
men..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Ex-Governor Holt.

Ex-Governor Holt,
State of North Carolina,
Executive Department,
RALEIGH, Feb. 8, 1892.
IN reply to yours of the 5th inst.
have to say that I have used vonr
Electropoise occasionally. At those
times, however. l have alwav. had
good results. Very truly yours
THOMAS NJ. Holt, Governor.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

The Republican State convention of
Mississippi, broke up in row and two
delegations to the national convention
were selected.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Not Csnnn-drsrl.n,.



Opposition 30 tie ,-...s, -.
the American 'ongr,.s ..fff..
land administration i- t..r ...'-.
the West. Mr.. John lI...g y 80
grain merchant 81 G.t'.a.-. j.. :.
writes 10 Chairman Er. go.
th. Peoples Party STAT. ..r,- y,
Kansas, regarding the = ..sa-E,-.
OF certain Western senator.
Il was much snrpr ..d H. MA. /.
last saturday Your nrN ~.r,,.,
ker, as we'll a. senator. 4 hy-....
Nebraska, and Nelson. 81 Mo-.
lall wheai-rroducing stat. ~
against ia" Interest % t!..,r -.
ents and ia favor of tie l.ri.-t'
demands, with the sarar ,..r
promptness that They wtg.s !
done had they been his I,aid !. =
They are willing 10 gave John n.
the turkey and feed IA. farmer.
buL2srds. Shame on such 9..r.,-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

PEOPLE VS.. MONOPOLY ~,
POCRiSr AND FRAUD Vii
BE IHE SLOGAN FOR Tai
COMING CAMPAIGN.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Methodist Protestant.

Methodist Protestant.
w. Z. j. DULAsEY, Publisher.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Jan. II. 1895.
DEAR SIR:-A number of snbscri
bers in this State and North Caro-
lima, who have been sufferers Coz
years, have purchased the Electro
poise through reading your adyer-
tisements, and we have the test
mo0y that they have, in numerous
cases, been benefited and cured. A
merchant in this city says be would
lot begrudge 81 900 fer the insira-
ment on account Of benefits re-
ceived Yours truly,
WM. j. &. DuLAyEY.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

Take the candidates out of the DEM
0cratic party, and what would you
have left?-BuZz Saw.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Professor T.;ten'. E.p.r,.,e.

Prof. Totem, formerly OF Yale. in
his work, entitled "Our Race" (yol.
z, +. 22S.) writes:
but thanks be to God there is a
remedy for such as lie sick: one
single, simple remedy-an irls,ru-
ment called the Eiectropoise. We
do not personally know the parties
who control this instrument, bui We
know its value. We are neither
agents nor in any way financially
interested IN the matter.
$50 9TH AVENUE, NEW YORK.
April 5, 1895.
DEAR Shiny estimate OF IN.
Eiectropoise, as expressed in a for
mer testimonial has not diminished
but on tie contrary, has greatly in
creased; and my confidence in This
methcd OF cure, simple, convenient.
economical and effective as !. is. has
constantly grown with my increas-
ing observation and experience.
Yours very truly,
W. II. DuprY, A. NJ, d. D., LID.
Editor of the Peoples Cyclopedia
and several other wellknown
works.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
How to Win The Battle.

How to Win The Battle.
From Printers Ink.
If you would spike your rivals
guns, Guido him in the quality of
your advertising.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
Four Years Experience,

WILMINGToN, N. c., Nov. q, 1898.
The favorable opinion formed and
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19
$50 9TH AVENUE, NEW YORK.

My recent experience has been SO
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-08
MRS. w1LMoRE HELD.
Must Answer for Receiving Stolen
Property.

Must Answer for Receiving Stolen
Property.
OAKLAND, CAL, March Mrs. Ella
Wiimore, the mother OF one of the boy bur-
glars recently sent to Folsom for ten years,
was held to answer to the charge of
receiving the money stolen from Girard's
store. Judge Wood said that while he did
not consider the case against the woman
very strong one, and while he might not
convict her of the offense if sitting on
jury, he could not dismiss her at this time,
unless he decided that all of Majors testi-
mnny was false, which he could not do.
At first he fixed bail at $500, but in re-
sponse to an appeal of aer attorney j: was
reduced to $1,000.
Attorney O'Brien announced immedi-
ately after the decision that he would sue
ont writ of babeas corpus in behalf of his
client, as he did not think the evidence
sufficient to hold her for the crime. He
believed that the Superior Court wo uld re-
lease her on a review of the evidence. He
claimed that it had not been shown that
Mrs. Wilmore received the money in the
way contemplat by the statute.