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regular full month"; trea sinent, / OO doses
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"SINCERTl I IN speaking as they think.
believing as they pretend, acuEg a. they
profess, performing as they promise and be-
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AUCTION SALES.
COLLECTORS SALE,

By virtue OF authority vested in me as Col
lector of Taxes for the Fourth Collection
District of Charles county, viii sell at
public sale, TO the highest bidder for
cash; at the courthouse door at La Plata on
MONDAY, December 20, 1887,
between the hours of . and 2 D. m, the
Following property or so much thereof as
nay be necessary TO satisfy State and
county taxes due for the year 500, to Wit.
A tract of land located in the Eighth
Election District of Charles county, called
"Baggotts Levels" assessed In the name
of Samuel Baggott.
Due for County Tax for 1896. 49,. So Os
Due for State Tax for 1856. 50
Interest from January 1, 1897.
The above property will be sold by the
collector, as authorized by Article 81
Section SO, OF the Code OF Public General
Laws, entitled Revenue and Taxes, sub
title the sale by collectors, and the pro-
cecds Will be applied to the pa ymenI OF
the taxes for the above years, with the
interest aud allcests that may accrue un der
this sale.
JOHN .CHAPPELEAR,
Item Collector.
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The RoyaI Crescent.

Friday nignt, twenty applicants were
elected members. Columbia Lodge in
itiated two candidates al its last meeting
and e'eeted four others. The differ INT
lodges will meet to elect Officers TO ser~e
the ensuing year. as follows: Royal L 1lse
on Tuesday, the 2lst, and Washington,
Columbia and Crescent Lodges on We'd
nesday. the 22d inst. President II. y.
Jenkins, of Columbia odge, has been an-
poirted deputy supreme supervisor If the
District
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FoRETELLs A CRISIS.
Sagasta's Comment on MckinIey's
Message Is Significant.

Sagasta's Comment on Mckinley's
Message Is Significant.
The diplomats here construe Saga sta S
utterance Upon the question Of inter en-
ton as the entering wedge to q crisis in
Spain. One member of d foreign legation
who is very close to the Spanish leader
said:
'Sagasta s chief enemies are the carIists,
and in the present aspect o affairs hey are
making numerous converts by calling at
tention to the law which provides That i
woman shall not rule Spain.
UNLESS he can bring superhmaan Id to
his support, he will be forced into such II
attitude toward the United Statesas would
be intoIerabe to any self-respecting Ia
ton. Sagasta would avoid war If possible,
but be must fight or resign, and his sesig
nation means death To his party; 50 he Will
be obliged to choose the alternative.
The Spanish minister, Senior De Lone in
sists that he must have the undivided sap
port CT his government in order TO render
efficient service. The renewed attacks
upon him have caused him to call ttention
to the fact that his resignat ton is in Sa-
gasta hands.
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Ganse and Effect
fFlom the cIncinnati Enauir.

FIom the Cincinnati Enquirer.)
Mrs. Waliace-Our milkman has seen
attending temperance meetings, he tells
me.
Mr.. WaIhee-Yes, and I am afraid it las
had bad effect on him.
Mrs. Wallace How
Mr.,, WaIIaea-I think he has beeotne SO
earnest ea foe of strong drink that i,c has
taken to watering the milk.
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Since the deadly epidemic of La Grippe
came from Russia in 1890, there has been
no remedy SO successful as DIR. Humphreys,
Specific TT 1t meets the epidemic con
ditlon and is the cure for all its manifesta-
tiOns; taken early cuts 1t short PROMPTLY;
taken during it's prevalence it preoceupies
the system andpreyents its invasion; taken
while suffering froifi it a relief is speedily
realized.
The headache, backache and influenza
are of comparatively small consequences
and are easily controlled, but the cough or
bronchial irritation is most serious, rar-
ticularly i'll the feeble or when the vitality
is impaired; hence, tile danger and neces-
stty of prompt and continued use of ..77p
until every vestige OF the disease is eraai-
Gated. n
1T. cures Colds, Grippe, Influenza.
] Catarrh, Pains in the Head and Chest.
Cough and Sore Throat.
Ask for DR.. Humphreys Specific Man
uai OF all Diseases at your Druggists or
Mailed Free.I ~
Sold by dTuggists. or sent on receint
Of % cts, or large IlasN 81 90. Humphh-
reys' Med. CO., or.PWiliiam & John SITS,
New York
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NATIONAL DENTAL PARLORs

eos street Northwest
Gold Filings and bridge work spe-
cialty a t the lowest price; amalgam iii
ingsr o0c; fun sets OF teeth on plates, So;
extracting either by gas or local spray
work done by experts and guaranteed the
best; open on Sundays from 10 To 8
o'clock. mh22-tf
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ROWING NED'S BIG GYPSEY CAMP

Your life from cradle TO grave; past
present, and future, without mistake; love,
marriage, and divorce, lost and stolen
articles traced; advice on all business mat
uers, Chance for every man, woman, and
child, the rulers OF fortune telieTs; choice
or a full CAMP the Romauy GYPSY YiIla ge;
consult Madge, Stella, and JuanIta, gypsy
Camp, 20 9TH st. nWs price TINS week
lOc.. no other charges; no fake: hours.
$50 TO m; l TO 6 and Z to 10 p. IN.
del Oft
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When others Fail, Consult
TRUSSES.

II you are ruptured, you should have a
properly adsustef. truss One that viii
retain the hernia, and yet be comfo table
Our more than twenty years experience in
fitting, enables US to give satisfaction
All trusses guaranteed
Abdominal supporters, Elastic
Hosiery, SuspensorieS, Etc,
Washington Surgical Instrument HOUSE.
110S F Street n. ".
nc14-3mo
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A TEST SEANCE on Tuesday, I4th, 8
o clock; III 9th st. NV, also q pFactIcaI
lHuStrdtion or cHirOmanCy, by an aCepU
collection. Ii
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MME. THEO.

Medium and card reader, Washington
most famous olairyoyant and palniiSt, con
suit her on business, love and family r
fairs; reunites the separated; removes
spells; causes speedy maria ges, and gives
good luck; open daily, German sp9 ken; 25c.
and SOC. 929 II ST NV. de6-I5t
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sri hi lIUALiSM-Mrs. Nolan viii give
spirit messages at Eer LarioIs. stz IN
So, NV, SUNDAY at o. m; names given.
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PROF. CLA Y-OIdest established clairvey-
ant advertising in this city consult him
ON business, la W suits, divorce, Speculstions,
separations, lore or family troubles; can
ten you anything you wish 20 know brings
separated husband and wife together;
makes sweetheart or lover true; causes
marriages removes spells or mysterious
teelingS; gives luck; fee, 90 cents, hours,
10 to 10 daily. 4S9 II st. sw. deIO-3t
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MADAME RETTA card reader, ,cIairyOyant
and trance medt um; sc, SOC aad 81.
Sl3 N Y ave. NV. deI0-4t
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ASTROLOGICAL, hand, and card road
ing; lucky dates given; sitting this
week, Zoe, 5Oc., and 81. TT 9tn St
Gel 2-3t
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NINE. LA RUE, Medium. tells past and
present; gives luck, free until New Y ear s.
l223 1-2 st. INV; walk upstairs.
de10 1m-em
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AUCTION SALES
WALTER B. WILLIAMS s. CO., Auc'ri

AUCTION SALES.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS s. CO., Auc'rs
TWENTY SIXTH ANNUAL
ALE,
BY ORDER OF THE
AUNTON SILVER PLATE
COMP NY.
Elegant Silver plated Ware, great va
riety of styles. Rogers celebrated Cut
Iery OF every description, and many useful
articles suitable for presents
SA LES DAILY.
AT OUR
Saiesroom, Corner lUtn and Pa. ave. NV #,
AT II O'CLOCK A. Nj. and 730 p. III.
Those intending 10 purchase should call
early, while the stock Is large TO select
from. Ladies are particularly invited,
and chairs VIII be provided for their com
fort.
j. P. HALL, Manager,
WALTER Z. WILLIAMS K Co, Auc'rs
de10-5tein
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ALBCMINARTA A and DTopsy in BHght's
Disc ase of the Kidneys promptly reliev-
ed. over 100 testimonials, among them
Gov. w Y A tklnson, U. $ SeDatOrs Bacon
and Clay, Members OF Congress, on file In
Office Correspondence solicited. ! A.
WESTLAKE, M. D.. Rooms 2 and II
MetZerott Building. Hours, 1890 to
p IN. de9-6t-em
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B. B. CHASE & CO. makes fine line OF
fancy umbrellas for Christmas; umbrella
factory and salesroom al 11th ~. NV,
opp. Star Office. deI0-3t
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TRUSTEES 'SALEOF THAT yALUA BL E
3-STORY BRICK DWELLING, No. 1016
SEVENTH STREET NORTHEA

1
3-STORY BRICK DWELLING, No. 1016
SEVENTH STREET NORTHEAS
By virtue OF that deed of trust, dated
Move mber 26,1 S94. and duly recorded in
lber 1853, folio 454 ct seq, OF the land
records OF the District of Columbia, de-
fault having been made in payment and by
request of the holder of the Indebtedness
described therein, the undersigned VIII off er
at public sale in front of the premises on
THUKSDA Y, DECEMBER 16, 1897, at 4
O'CLOCK +. NJ, subloJ one hundred and
twenty-nine OF the National Capital Invest
ment COmpanyS subdivision of lots in
square eight hundred and firty-six, as per
plat recorded in the office OF the surveyor
o. said District in hber No. IS, folio 81
with all the Improvements thereon, subject
to an incuInbrance of 81 500, fun particu-
lars Of which Will be announced at time
OF sale. Terms, all cash. above the afore-
said incuubrance. A deposit OF SIC re-
quired of purchaser, and terms 10 be COM
piled with in ten days, otherwise re- sale
at risk aud cost OF del auidng purchaser.
All conyeyancing at purchasers cost.
CHARLES II. CRAGIN, :
EDWIN II. BOND,
CHAS. G-SL0AN < CO., Trustees.
AuctioneerS. de6-d ds
J. E. FRECHIE& & CO., general auctioneers,
316-1S Sth ST. NV; furniture sales every
Tuesday aud Erida V. 10 a. ~, crOckery
trade sales Thursdays 10 a H.; consign-
ments received daily for above sales.
a An
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ALL because he didn't know the way. No
excuse now, as we are selling splendid
cusionl-made suits and CveTcoaUS, worn
Httle, al figures tnat'H make you stare
JUSIHS OLD STAND, GIG ID Il. NV
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M-Mrs- zoIier ,nned.nIn, HOG
n. Y ave I1th and | nw.E circles
Tuesday and Friday evenings. Interviews
daily; Sunday evening meetings, Typo
graphical Hall A2a 6 Il. nvs firfi-Tf-efr1
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III you meet a thief, good ssrs,
be not 'mongst mis- worshipers,
Let your raiInent be as fine
As can be-your ear. incline.
Go to the Little Tailors six,
Each OF you they'll duly fix.
For $1,000 Worsted sult-nay, do not
laugh,
Aye, they're worth more-that is sure,
Fairest flowers Of garInenture.
Full dress suits, silk or satin
lined, to order, $4,000.
Money back if dissatisfied.
Garments kept in repair one year
free of charge, Write for samples
and self-measurement guide.
Open evenings till 9 o'clock.
SkIlflItblleBg
94I Pa. Ave. n. w.
1t EN-
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PERSONALS
he ''3 Days Cure

dor mem leads all remedies In this CITY
prompt and permanent cure or no charge,
So2nsnllatlon free DIX. MckEEHAN, 7l6
11en ST. NV. uo23-1mo
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DRESS SUITS for hire at Gamers. 7,l
and ii sts. no1G-t
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Madame LAMONT,

The great Clairvoyant and Palmist; advice
and information on all affairs OF life;
names in full; satisfaction guarau teed;
fee soc and 81. 1903 q st. NV deal mo EN-
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Should be read daily, as changes may
occur at any time.
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded 20
the ports or sgIilug Gaily. anu tue schedule
OF ciOsllgS j. arranged On JIsr pIesumptiOn
or their uninterrupted overland transit
FOE tine week ending DeCetlDer Is tie last
connecting closes Will be made al tnis
aTfice ) follows.
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- ---'@--N az e.-4A tsi--NN -7~al Secf@AAI-4o
SlEins IrCfH NcW 10rsS Dn ~ ScssiIeStlii ys, JHs
Cunard. French anu German steamers Oh
saturdays JaSSe printer matter etc, for
ali COun.ngS lOr wnlc.l laey are aUyeF5. .SSu
To carry mails.
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ais for south aud Central Amers
iCa, West Indies, SC

M0NDAY-lcf At 1O-O5 p. IA, for Be
lie and OGaten4a.a, per steamer Rom New
Orleans tcl AT 1l-Iu p m-r IOT Yenez-
uela and Curacao. aAsO =. v.tn5a and Jar
Jhagenar va Cut acsiU. {er > =. eHeZuel1,
Rom New York tcl At Il-l0 p IL, for
New Ycrk.
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fran-atlantic AiniIs.

MONDAY-tbi At z-29 p. H., for Ger
many, Denmark, Sweden. SOrway fChris-
uanaJ, aad klIss.a, PEE L s. Iraye,s from
New York, wa SCulGa lRE.5u and bremen
Letters Tor Otner parts OF r-urJpe, VIA south
ampton, must be directed res Trave-'
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y. T lI-tIlI1f AIftId-tIt
WALTER Z. WILLIAMS & CO., Aue'rs.
delO-5tetn
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via Para, AarankaIn and CeaTa-
WEDNESDAY T-tCl At 11.10 p. m, for
Bermuda, pSr $ S. 1UlniC8d, from New
York (Cl At11-l0 p. ~, for Nassau y p.
and Santa - de CUBA per s. $ Niagara.
frgu1 N4w York
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MaIls for Mexico, overland except those
for Campeche, Cniapas, 7 atiascOraE.d Yuca-
tan, which, after the 81 euuezlay overland
utl to anG including tne LI-Iu p. in.. clos
ing Fuuayt, close here d-uy at 40
tdl
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
He Put Himself in AnOther's Place

The member of congress 'front.'
won say where is the kindest heart
ed fellow alive. He was going very
late a few nights ago, he says, when he
met a young man whom he knows.
The young man was hOpelessly drunk.
The congressman happened to know
where he lived, and kindly guided him
home. A light was burning in an
upper window of the house, and the
congressman had no sooner pulled the
bell than the door was flung open and
a tall and vigorous woman appeared.
She said not a word, but she grabbed
the intoxicated young man by the COL
lar and gave him a shaking that fairly
loOsened his teeth in their sockets. In
to the hall she shook him and slammed
the door. The congressman was des-
cending the steps when the door open
ed again and his friend flew out as if
flung from a catapult. He landed al
the foot of the stairs and the congress-
man picked him up. He was very
much frightened and he was almost So
Der. He managed to gasp out:
1--WE don't live here. We've moved
last week"
That's all the congressman's story
but I think the really interesting thing
| would be to know what happened t
the man who does live there.-Wash
ington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06

You nno strengthen an infant by
withholding or diluting its food. You
cannot foster" an industry by in
creasing the cost of it's material.
This is a simple truth which the sen
ate Finance Committee ignores in its
proposed duty on goat skins for the
manufacture of morocco. For such a
tax there is absolutely no excuse, nor,
so far as we have been able to learn,
any demand. There ar e no goat
skins produced in the United States.
There is no substitute for goat skins
produced here. If they were shut O u
utterly we should simply have TO get
them in the shape of the finished pro-
duct, which is now made
here in large quantities, not only for
the American market, but for export.
No rival industry is helped by this tax.
That would be an untustifiable use OF
the legislative power Of taxation,
though it is common enough. But i,
dustry. The tax is simply a wanton,
cruel, senseless injury TO an American
manufacture employing a large num-
Der of workmen and workwomen.
We do not know the motive OF the
senate committee. Very likely il is SO
ignorant hat it thinks the tax on goa,
skins will help American tanners: hui
it won't. The proposed tax is as silly
as it is mischievous.-New York Times
We cannot control the evil tongues
Of others; but a good life enables US
to disregard them.-Cato.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06

The people of Mexico appear to be
happy n prosperous. and they seem
to think that in their exemption from
political turmoil and strife they have a
great blessing. The Mexican Herald,
published at the Capital, says that
there is, happily, no politics to write
about. P~artisanship, we are assured,
lies dead, factions are dumb, the peo-
pie are all patriotic and are address
ing themselves TO the Improvement Of
their fortunes. All this is made pos
sible by the fact that "a business-like
administration is attending strictly to
business and working for the good of
Mexico and all Of Mexico. Gen. Diaz
takes an impartial interest in the af-
fairs of the whole country. He has
said he would like to live fifty years To
see he Mexico of the future. We all
wish that he might, for it will be his
great monument, a undermined, pros
porous and cOntented nation"
That condition is quite beyond the
conception of the people of the United
States. Mexico owes her progress,
serenity, and good order to one man.
President DiaZ is virtually a dictator,
n the best thing that can be said of
the Mexican people is that they have
had the good sense to recognize his
superior ability and submit TO his au-
thorlty. We can heartily concur in all
the praise that the Herald bestows on
the wise and patriotic President. In
the history of Mexico his name will
lead all the rest. But, as we have said.
the conditions leading up to and CO.
existing with the aScendancy of Gen.
Diaz are quite beyond the conception
of our people. We have never come
upon a time when we needed any one
man to save the from
chaos and the people from ruin. And
when we nave had a man in high
station who seemed to think himself
a superior being, foreordained to save
the people from their follies, we
have let him go into retirement
Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
For the Katherine X anedy Home

The Benevolent Society gratefully
acknowledges having received contri-
buttons from the following friends dur
ing the past month:
Two boxes of soap, from a popular
druggist; a handsome parlor organ
from Mrs. Humphrey; Mrs. r. r.
Bridgers, eight packages, through Mrs.
Fannie Wilder; Mrs. r. j. Bunting, five
packages; twenty-three packages from
the Ladies' Aid Society, of ST. An
drews' church.; Mrs. Lizzie Muse, of
Durham, money; Colonel John L. Can't
we'll, money: one load of wood from
Mrs. James F. Post, Jr.: five packages
through Mrs. Oscar Philyaw: beef
weekly from Mr.. John F. Carroll and
Mr.. VIM. Hays, Jr.; Colonel Roger
Moore, vegetables weekly; contribu-
ions from Bishop A. w. Watson, Mrs.
r. w. Hicks, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. DR.. Car
michael, Mrs. Roger Moore. Mrs. Amy
Harlowe. Mrs. Mary Mahn. Mrs. A.
Lynch. Miss Maggie Hankins. Mrs. w.
r. French, Mrs. George r. Bate, Mrs
Phil. Pearsall
We are very grateful to every one
who helps to support this institution.
Visitors are welcome at all times, and
fully.
We need ice tickets very much, and
feel sure that the suggestion will meet
with a ready response from those who
know what a necessity, as we'll as
luxury. ice is in this intensely hot
weather. THE SOCIETY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
Sudden Death

Chauncey Armstrong, a young col
Ored man about is years old, who re-
sides at Seventh and Bladen streets,
took suddenly i'll with cramp last night
about 8 o'clock and died in half an
hour.
upon investigation he decided that it
was not necessary to hold an inquest.
He ascertained hat Armstrong, who
was a mar of previous good health,
drank copiousIy of ice lemonade all
day yesterday, and it is believed that,
owing to the heated condition of his
stomach, this caused his death.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
"A Run on the Ice Houses

There has been general complaint for
a day or so hat there was a scarcity
of ice in Wilmington. Yesterday there
was a general belief that an lice fam
ine' was impending, and it occosioned
no little alarm. This was added to by
a report that Messrs. w. E. Worth
& Co.'S ice factory. the only one in the
CITY, had a breakdown.
1t is a fact that ice became scarce and
that many of our citizens could not
get their orders filled. Many COM
planned, on a rumor, that the scarcity
was brought about by the shipping of
large quantities of ice out of the city,
and when the rumors became general
the ice factory was overwhelmed with
anxious people, all trying to get a sup
ply Of ice for Sunday.
A Messenger reporter called on MI.
Worth at the factory last night, and
he stated that there was no ice famine,
and had it not been for the alarming
rumor that the factory had shut down
there would have been no difficulty in
l Suppl AhS al IL oAllO
| caused the people to rush in messages
and messengers, doubling their orders
for ice, and he found it impossible t;
promptly fill many orders. He stated
however, that the factory was kept VI
to it's full capacity, and that by las
night he was satisfying the demand.
He say he shipped no ice from tn,
city, except to Wrightsville Beach an,
Carolina Beach, which he considers as
part of his city trade. He informs u
that the increased consumption of ic
during the hot weather, also tende,
to make it difficult to keep up with tn
orders, especially after he had "a run
on him. He says hat June 10th hi
sales of ice were 81 tons; June Goth, 2
tons; june 21st, 10 tons; June 25th, 2
tons; from the 26th to 29th, q tons
For July 1st, End and 3rd the sales wer
"a to Sc tons per day. The capacity @
the factory is SO tons per day, and
will thus be seen that he is pushed u
to the full notch.
We make no attack on or apolog
for Mr.. Worth, but We give his state
ment in view of the complaints hear
all over the city yesterday.
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ALI. BurkhoIder. who. In addition to
his duties of refereeing all Indian I
breaks which occur within any number
of hundred miles of the Black Hills
| country. also sends TO eastern news
papers some OF the oldest stories which
emanate from tha region, says The
Chicago Record. tells the following
tale of thrift:
Jed Carlton. OF Carlton & Lords
comedians. while sauntering about the
office OF a Yankton newspaper a few
days ago. had his attention attracted
to a large map OF the United States.
He gazed at ii searchingIy for a mo-
ment. and placing his finger upon the
southern border of Arizona. traced
along the map until the right digit
rested on the dot marked Nogales.
There she is. by gum said he &c a
reporter. Just across the street from
where my finger rests is Mexico. No
gales is a decidedly torrid municipality.
This authorities there owe ne $50. hut
/ presume / shall never collect il. They
made me pay s. poll tax for every
member Of my company before l had
been in the town tw~enty-four hours or
in the state ten days. 1t was western
justice, with all the unc and fur
bellows. and IL is needless to say that
I'll be missed from Nogales forever. l
went there from Benson, Arizona, tnree
years ago. and just before show time
l was standing on the street. \ man
approached me and asked:
Have you paid your poll taN?'
Poll hich asked /.
poll tax said he.
"'P~olecats,' / remarked, in a stage
whisper.
Nary a one. Poll tax he replied.
in a stage coach v~ernacular appropriate
to the altitude.
How much?' asked /.
Two dollars he responded.
Then l tried 10 blum him, and told
him ] had paid.
"'Lemme see yer receipt he said.
And there l was. Well, the upshot
of the whole matter was, he went to
every member OF the company and de-
manded poll tax. / told them not TO
pay; hat l would stand them a law suit
on the issue. / hired a lawyer; the
case was tried and decided against ms.
1t cost me exactly $50. / told the JUS
tice that pretty soon they would be
grabbing men off passing trains and
making them pay poll tax.
Well he remarked, in tones as
chilly as though he was full of cracked
ice and salt, we kin do ii If we
wanter.'"