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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04

bacconist Of Mt. Airy, is here on business.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Robert @. Strong were
here this morning from Raleigh, on their
relatives.
Mrs. George Strong was here this morn
ing, on her way to Oxford.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Busbee came in this
morning from Raleigh, and went on to
Buffalo Springs, where he will spend a
month.
Mrs. G. B. Green and daughter, Miss
Rosa, went down to Cary this morning on
visit to Mrs J. G. Angler, and from
there they go to Franklinton to visit
relatives.
Mr.. A. s. Ellis went with the fire boys
to Fayetteville.
Only one case in the police court this
morning.
Rev. John n Cole is visiting his sister,
Mrs Lucy Burwell, near Boydton, Va.
Mr. w. B. Guthrie is home after an alb
sence of a month down South
Mai. VIM A. Guthrie has gone to
Cleveland Springs.
Miss Sophia West is here from Kinston,
on visit to her brother.
Mr.. George Il. Pegram has returned
from Old Trinity.
Mr.. Robert Gorrell, one of Winston's
most gallant young men, has been here
for q few days. Durham has many at
fractions for him.
Mayor McCown spent yesterday in
Greensboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Chamberlain are in
Fayetteville.
Mr.. Thomas J. Riggsbee, one of Dur
hams most substantial business men,
left this morning for Green county. He
was accompanied by his daughter,
Miss Nellie Fuller went this morning to
Fayetteville, where she will spend some
time with kinspeople.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Bradsher are at
tending the firemen's tournament in Fay
etteville.
Mrs. George Flemming and four bright
little children left this morning for their
home in Kinston. They had been here
ON visit to Mrs. Trimmings parents.
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HENDERSON TO BE WET
DEMOCRATIC COMMISSIONERS EXERCISES
THEIR RIGHT TO SERVE.
The Republican Chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners on Trial For Offer
ing to Accept a Brbe--PerSonaIs.

Henderson. n c., Aug. 3.-(SpeciaD-
On yesterday the two Democratic men,
bers of the board of commissioners a
gain appeared and insisted upon their
right to sit and vote in the board. This
was refused them, but they spent the
day with the board and proposed to vote
ON all propositions. They were appointed
by Judge Graham and have been serv-
ing until about two months ago. In
the evening the board were called upon
to pass upon some applications for Ii
quor license. Two of the Republicans
voted mo- and one of them yes" when
the two Democratic ones voted Eyes"
Thus a case will be taken up by the Ii
quor men who claim that they are emit
tied to license, as under Attorney Gener-
al Walser's opinion, the Democratic
commissioners are entitled to serve out
their term.
The sensation of to-day is the trial of
DR.. J. r. Moss, chairman of the Board
Of Commissioners for offering to accept
Il bride to issue license. DR.. Moss is the
same one who figured in the celebrated
put office sale. The case went up
to the Supreme court and is reported.
The examination is being held before
justice of the peace and is attracting
a large crowd and much interest.
There are many lady visitors here:
Misses Truple, of Petersburg, and Dun
| lop, of Baltimore, are visiting Miss Law
renee Jordan. Misses Anderson, of
Wilson, and McAllister and Lyon, of
Durham, are visiting at Mrs. Lewis
Barner's.
Rev. A. r. Shaw, pastor of the Pres
byteran church is home again from the
Springs. His health is much improved.
Miss Charlotte Young returned to-day
from Suffolk Her friend Miss Elm
Urquhart accompanied her.
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for Honors-Increased Guard Facili-
ties-Breezy Briefs and Personals.
Durham, N. c., Aug. 3.-(SpeciaD-On
yesterday Miss Bessie Turnbull left for
Cold Sulphur Springs, in Virginia, where
she went to join her mother.
Mr.. G. +. Reams has gone to Darling
ton, S. c., where he will engage in the
tobacco business.
Mr.. Joseph III. Allen, left yesterday for
Mullins, S. c., where he will handle the
golden weed the coming season.
Congressman Strowd, was in the city
to-day, and Notwithstanding the hard
times and hot weather, looked cheerful
and cool.
Yesterdays Sun gives the following in
teresting information.
Durham is to have increased guard
house facilities. Considerable addition
is to be made to the present quarters,
1t is to be hoped the condition in which
it lis kept will be such that we will have
no more suits for damages.
The two fire companies left this morn
ing for Fayetteville where they confident
~ expect to capture the honors. They
are handsome set of boys, and a large
number of their best girls were at the
depot to bid them good bye. I expect
and will be disappointed if l do not hear
mighty good reports from them.
The county commissioners were in ses-
sion yesterday, transacting only routine
business.
DR.. I. N. Carr and son leave this morn
ing for Old Point Comfort where they
will spend some days, returning via Tar
boro, and will bring Mrs. Carr home with
them.
Mrs. Mary lack Lyon went over to
Chase City this morning, where she win
spend some time with hope Of regaining
her health. For some time she has been
a great sufferer from rheumatism.
Mrs. Bette Lea has gone to Chase City.
She spends some time there every sum-
mer, and is always benefited.
Miss Annie Roney went to Chase City
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ccott Burch have been
here from Roxboro and went home this
morning
Mr.. J. r. Day, after a months recrea-
ton, in this and Person counties, went
back yesterday to Greensboro.
Mr.. James r. Green, a prominent to-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04
UNION FEMALE COLLEGE,,
EUFAULA, ALA.

Charming location; delightful climate;
wonderful health record. This is a char
tered college, of highest grade. Literary
Faculty unsurpassed in the South. Art,
Elocution, Physical Culture, etc., under
the finest instructors. Unequaled adj
vantages are offered in our Conservatory
of Music School select. Fare excellent.
Terms very reasonable. Next term
opens September 23rd. Please write for
catalogue.
Il. j. SIMMONS, A. NJ. President.
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The reasons that induce people to mar
ry are, like the article at an auction sale,
too numerous to mention; but the one
advanced by the fair Lillian Russell for
taking Perugini as her lawfully welded
husband stands in a class by itself. She
says that she felt the need of a mans
hat and cane in her vestibule for pro-
lection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04
WASHINGTON COLLEGE FOR YOUNG LADIES.

Thorough courses. Experienced facul
ty. Superior home accommodations and
opportunities for social culture. Charm
ing location. Buildings in a beautiful
park Of ten acres, and overlook the Cap
itol, other Government buildings, and
portions of the city. +. Menefee, Presi-
dent; j. Robert Gould, Secretary, Wash
ington, d. @.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04

John Griffin, of GAINESVILLE, O., says:
81 never lived a day for thirty years
without suffering agony, until box of
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured my
piles" For piles and rectal troubles,
cuts, bruises, sprains, eczema and all
skin troubles De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve is unequalled. Carolina Drug
Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04
EDUCATIONAL.
ROANOKE COLLEGE

Courses for Degrees, with Electives;
high standard. Also Commercial and
Preparatory Courses. Library 10000
volumes. Working Laboratory. Good
morals and discipline. Six churches
no bar-rO0ms. Healtbful mountain eli
mate. Very moderate expenses: may be
reduced below $3.50 for nine months
fees, board, &C., 45th year begins Sept
18th. Catalogue free. Address JULIUS
l.. DREHER, President.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04
RETURNING PROSPERITY

''Dr. Simpson has been complaining be-
cause the town has been so healthy"
''Yesw
"And all last night he walked the floor
with the neuralgia"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04
RaIeiuh Male Academy.

WILL as Principal, begin the next an
nual session of the Raleigh Male Acad-
envy on August Both, with a competent
assistant or assistants.
For terms and other information, appli.
cation can be made to me at any time
before that date.
HUGH MORSON,
Raleigh, N. e.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04

81 crave but One Minute said the
public speaker in husky voice; and
then he took dose of One Minute Cough
Cure, and proceeded with his oratory.
One Minute Cough Cure is unequalled
for throat and lung troubles. Carolina
Drug Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04
Virginia Military Institute,
LEXINGTON, VA.

Both Year. State Military, Scientific
and Technical School. Thorough course
in general and applied Chemistry, and
in Engineering. Degrees conferred in
course: Grad: v. M. l., and Bachelor
Science; in Post Grad. courses, Master
Science, Civil Engineer. All expenses,
including clothing and incidentals, pro-
vided at an average rate of $36.50 per
month exclusive of outfit. New cadets
report Sept. 1.
GEN. SCOTT SHIPP, Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04
JOHnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
In One Day.
HOW 1T WOULD END.

If the Japs came here to fight us.
1t would be brief attack
They would drop the sword and musket
To sell us bric-a-brac.
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ELON COLLEGE, N, C.

located 81 miles west of Rsleigh, ia Pied.
IN MT sect n; elegant buildings; all depart
ments well equipped faculty o. eleven mem
best male colleges: most reasonable rates.
ADDRESS j. o ATKINSON, h'mn.,
ElCn Co leges n. G,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04

Many Christins have not enough
grace to make them hold their tenn
pers.-Moody.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04
CLAREMONT COLLEGE, HICKORY. n, c.

WILD q IL VI
young women.
Location a no.
ted health re-
g or t. en-
schools In one.
$500 PIANO
given to the
b Q 8 t music
graduate.
NJ oun { ain
air and water.
For catal'g ad.
3. p. Hatton,
A. M Pres.
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BETHEL MILITARY ACADEMY, VA.

Value 100000 56 miles from Washington in
Northern Virginia. Prepares for advanced study
and for business. Charges extremely low. Patronage
from u States. Address for illustrated catalogue
r. A. MCINTYRE. near Warrenton. Va
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-04
OFF FOR FAYETTEVILLE.

Durham's Fire Companies Will Compete
for Honors-Increased Guard Facili-
ties-Breezy Briefs and Personals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
BEAUTIFUL EUGENE BLAIR
At the Academy To-Morrow Night. and
TburSdav-" Twelve = temptations"

Miss Blair has decided 10 present during
her enlargement On this city, Wnlch COM
me1ces tomorrow evening, 40 the Acad-
envy and continues with matinee ana
evening performances thursday, as ner
opening bill Mercy Merrick,' IN 'Ihe
New Magdalen." at the matinee Cam
nle." and Thursday evening a french
Marriage" and "Galate1.
Fugenie Blair comes 10 take tho place
left vacant hy MOeieskl ana cara MOT
ris. She comes I'm every way equipped TOT
the position she has won for herself. being
the daughter OF that delightful old act
ress Ella Wren Blair, who was IN her
davs n popular star in the South. and so
from childhood Miss Blair has been Ia
miliar with the stage Since she adopted
Al as a profession she mas always neeh
associated with great actors IN the pest
line of work. Co.,.
one of the most elaborate transforma-
ton scenes ever designed ana painted VIII
be- unfoded I'm the production OF charles
Yalc's magnificent production, THE
Twelve Temptations 40 the ACADEMY
next Saturday matinee and night; In al
euoctacles there must OF course, be truly
gorgeous scenes showing the home or the
good fairy queen and the lovers united
Tho subject selected Tor the we've
TcmptatiOns' is "Davy Jones Locker or
the bottorn OF the sea. The first OF the Sc
rias discloges the open sea with water
smooth as glass. Tn the distance ls seen
the shin. Suddenly storm bursts over
the scene. the ship sinks and WIN II the
crew. slowly ~ settles 90 the bottom, and
lust as q huge shark BE- about 10 deVour
fhc hero and heroine. the barge OF the
Good Fairy drawn 10y dOlphlns. comes
into view. ENDS the shark. and with her
,,oric wand transuOscs the bottom Of the
sea TO The Palace Of the Home OF Ncp-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
HOYT CATCHES OSdGAIy.
"A Stranger ia New York." Was Given q
Warm Welcome at the Academy.

Notwithstanding the weeping element
last night a very large audience .Ouni
its way into comfortable seats al III
Academy. and sat through two ami
halt ,hours OF solid merriment.
IN a word. Hoyt's ~ Stranger IN New
YORK Is a Success lau2htcr-prOvJkc.
ard n noney-maker for the manages.
From beginning 10 end there Is one con.
tinued laugh-an uncertain smile that de-
yelops, stage by stage, into bowling
shrek
Joseph Coyne. as the Stranger WHO
had a good time in spite OF Il. assisted
materially in keeping the fun at Its height.
lie was ably assisted by Harry Hog rs,
as j. Collier Down; William IA. Currle.
AZ weight Irenit: Henry IIallan, as Car
roll Sweet, and half dozen walters. de-
tectiyes and Wallets. bcsidcs "A nest charm
ing set Of women IN Miss Charlotte
Crane, as Hattie: Miss Minnie Rogers,
as Virginia Bryde. a Richmond belle.
Miss Mae Lossley. a. May Ketchum. aud
Miss Minnie McAvoy. az Mrs. l. Collier
Down. besides the little Mccoy Sisters.
who were at Forest Hll last summer,
and Miss Amy Muller as ff.irey storey.
A number OF clever dances were intro
duced BY the Mccoy Sisters. sam Mar
ion and the entire company, as well as
several concerted pieces and catchy songs
The scenery was specisl and tAe yun-
ming elevators were feature.
Again this afternoon and tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Christmas at o. II. Berry & Co.'s.

The name Of o. IT. Berry e. Co., ever
synonymous of everything that Is right
for Mems and Boys Wear, and with their
usual business tact and promptitudc. this
strictly-up-to date concern has displayed
an unusually large assortment of holiday
goods. most appropriate and useful FOR
the seasons presents. Among these novel
ties are mems smoking Jackets of the
latest designs and prettiest Of patterns.
dressing gowns Of cvery description. and
prices 10 suit everybody; bath wraps in
large variety and Tuxedo coats 10 please
the fancy Of all There are fancy UNI
brellas that will make beautiful and
useful Christmas presents, and an end
less variety Of canes.
Every novelty i'm the line Of mems
Quitting first makes its appearance in
Richmond on the counters OF Messrs.
Berry q Co. In holiday neckwear the
display is the largest and handsomest
ever seen i'm the city. For those who seek
pleasure on the backs Of their thorough
breds there Is the catchy and comfortable
worsted riding vests and the newest
things in riding trousers, shirts. etc.
Then the 'cycler and golfer has the at
tractive and becoming scarlet Jackets a
complete line Of which, as in everything
else worn by these outdoor pleaure seek
ers, is carried in stock.
The line Of underwear carried by this
firm IS Of the very best. Only the makes
that experience has taught to give perfect
satisfaction are handled, among the va
rieties being the celebrated DR.. Jaegor's
pure wool system, which has a reputa-
ton covering both hemispheres for com
fort, and as preventative against colds
and the other ills that flesh Is heir 10, oc-
casioned by sudden changes in the
weather.
Messrs. Berry & Co. have the exclusive
agency FOR the justly celebrated Dunlap
hats These arc In softs. silks and derbys
OF the latest designs and shapes. and are
said 10 be the best woarers on the mar
ket. There are others. OF course. and the
firm handles them all. Then there is one
Of the most complete and stylish assort-
ments Of furnishings. the latest things I'm
neckwear. and the most comfortable and
fashionable in shirts for evening and
street wear
This enterprising concern, ever alert 10
the interest Of the boys. are giving away
absolutely free with every cash purchase
OF suit OvercOat. or other apparel.
amounting TO s. or over. a handsome gilt
or nickel watch. guaranteed TO keep per-
feet time. as their Christmas gift 10 them.
There IS no place more pleasant or more
economical TO trade than with this we'll
known and popular clothing establish
ment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Transfers Of Real Estate.

Richmond-L. H.. Meeks and wife and
Chewing & Rose, trustees. TO Guarantee
Building. Loan and Trust Company.
q ~ feet on north side OF Cary street.
81 IL feet west OF Harvie in satisfaction
OF lien thereon.
Samuel n. Pulliam and wife TO Harriet
Randolph, 20 feet on south side Of Cath
crime street, IS feet east OF Harrison,
$lJl.
Honrico-Christian Baab, TO Frederick
Bernhard sausage manufacturing ma
chinery.on Nine Mile Road, 500.
James Caske and wife TO John J..
Baughman. 100 feet on north side Carlton
street. 10 feet east OF Dinneen, 500.
Richmond Perpetual Building, Loan
and Trust Company 10 Florence Bloom
berg. lots 4. and In block ?. Brook
land Park $500.
West-End Home Building Fund Assoc
citation To w. H. Portiaux. 26 feet on west
side OF Rowland street, 80 feet south OF
Grove avenue. 500.
ne To shrdlu.-yDLSD hrdlu hrdi Sn
West End Home Building Fund Assoc
citation 20 A. x. Iiodcrby, 20 feet on
south side OF Grove avenue, 81 i-l2 fest
west OF Rowland street N.E0.
West-End Hcme Building Fund Assoc
citation TO Mary i. Copeland. 30 feet on
south side Grove avenue. 50 1-l2 feet west
OF Rowland street. si.2O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
CfLL SOON TO BE MADE.
The Advisory Council will be summoned
To Meet In Richmond.

Grand Commander Stubs will to-day,
probably, issue a call for meeting OF the
Advisory Council OF the Grand Camp or
Confederate Veterans 10 consider 'he re-
port Of the Investigating Committee Col
one Stubs has been waiting for copy
of the record in the case
II IS understood that, as all The scenes
in connection with the sensational case
have so far been enacted IN this city the
Council. also, will assemble here, ana
that the time will be not later than next
week. As heretofore stated this Council
is composed of the commanders or the
various subordinate camps I'm the STATE
and there is no provision IN the consul
tuition stating how many shall constitute
quorum. IL IS thought. therefore that
there will be no trouble i'm getting enough
together TO pass upon the matter I'm hand
Since the adjournment of the Investi-
eating Committee Adjutant-Gcnerdi
Thomas Elicit has been busily engaged
IN getting all the testimony in shape. HIS
many other duties, however. have delay
ed him somewhat and 1t is hardly pro-
bable that IL will be complete before
some time tomorrow. As soon as the
record is finished Capt. Elicit VIII inform
the Grand Commander Of the lact' ana
II he desires the record it viii be turned
over 10 him.
Inc course OF AlllAttiA" '4Nii'ttt1
IN turning over TO Grand commander
Stubs the findings Of the Investigating
Committee has been somewhat criticised
some veterans saying that the report
should have gone TO the First Lieutenant
Grand Commander.
This criticism is unjust as the Adult
ant General was compelled under the
rules governing the Grand Camp. to turn
over the documents 90 the head OF that
camp. who was in this ease Col Stubs.
Had that gentleman temporarily abdi-
Gated his office in view Of the charge
against him, the First Lieutenant Grand
Commander would. Of course, have been
the proper Official TO receive the docu-
mcnts.
There has never been a parallel case
in the history Of the Grand Camp. and
the majority OF thu veterans declare that
the action Of the Adiutant General was
a proper one. and that he could not have
done otherwise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
ALEX M'DONAI.D ISnEAD
THE Ex- MINISTER TO PERSIA PASS
Els PEACEFULLY AWAY.
His Niece and Nephew Were ut His Bed
side--A Striking Ibcident--The Funer-
al Arrangements and Burial.

LYNCHBURG, VA, December lt-Spe-
ciaI.-Hon. Alexander Mcdonald. ex-
United States Minister to Persia, sketch
OF whose useful life was published in to-
days Times, died at st. Andrews Home
here at 12.l5 o'clock this afternoon. Since
Sunday night his death had been hourly
expected. and early this morning each
moment was thought TO be his last
Later. however, his condition improved
and he regained consciousness sufficiently
to recognize those friends who were at
his bedside.
A PEACEFUL END.
His end was peaceful and devoid Of
pain.
Mr.. Dudley Mcdonald and Mrs. o. S.
Allen, of Richmond. Mr.. Mcdonald
nephew and niece, were with him when
he passed away.
The funeral services will take place to-
morrow afternoon from st. Pauls Epis-
copal church, Of which he was almost a
life long member. The remains will be
Inferred IN the family lot at the Presby-
terrain cemetery.
4 PECULIAR COINCIDENCE.
A peculiar coincidence was connected
with Mr.. McDonald's last illness. Broken
I'm health. he sailed from Naples 10 this
country on the North German Lloyd
steamer Werra. and died a few weeks
after his arrival W. W. WysOr. consul
lar agent to Jerez dc la Frontara. while
in the last stages OF consumption, took
passage on the same steamer and died
on the voyage.
Both Of them had worked together for
years on LyncEburg papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Smith. editor Of the Central Presbyterian;
Rev. DR.. x. i. Kerr, pastor OF the First
Presbyterian church. Rev. James Z.
Cook. pastor Of the Hoge Memorial
church: Rev. Dr. Charles r. Hyde, pastor
OF the Third Presbyterian church.
A brief address Of welcome was made
by Rev. Or. Charles r. Hyde. who spoke
highly Of DR.. Wiiherspoon and said the
Presbytcrians Of tho city whom he repre-
scented were glad indeed 10 have been able
10 bring DR.. Withcrspoon from Baltimore
Mr. r. G. Whcrry. spoke on behalf Of
tho Gracc-Strcct Presbyterian church.
and he welcomed Or. Wi'horspoon I'm the
most cordial terms.
The pastor responded gracefully, thank
ing the members FOR his cordial reception
After the speeches the rest OF the eve
ming was spent I'm social intercourse, and
those present warmly welcomed Dr.
and Mrs. Witherspoon. During the even
ing refreshments were served.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Mr.. WOMfCE'S STATEMENT.
The American Book Company's Agent
Prepares an Article for the Press.

The American bNhk tompanN's Agent
Prepares an Article for the Press.
Mr.. J. w. Womack spent the day IN his
room at Murphys Hotel yesterday lie
IS suffering from an attack Of rheumatism.
In response 10 q telephone message, his
wife came over from Petersburg and IS
now with him.
Mr.. Womack yesterday evening COM
pietcd his statement FOR the press A
COPY OF this was furnished The Times. at
the request Of this paper Mr.. Womack
In a perfectly courteous manner critl-
cises Colonel Stubs for saying that he
lStuhbs) should not be condemned for en-
raging an a game of cards three years
ago with himself (WomaclO who at that
time was understood 90 5e gentleman
even though he might now be IN bad re-
pute
Mr.. Womaok then devotes nearly tho
whole OF his letter 10 an attack upon
concern that has heretofore not figured In
the late controversies ne aims 10 show
that this concern IS responsible for at
tacks made upon himself. The Times
could not print the statement without
simple time. az least, for investigation Of
me matter
The Times was willing 20 open It's col
urnns 20 Mr. Womack for any legitimate
defense Of himself. but 10 could not print
me statement as long as Il contained an
attack upon a rival publishing house. es-
pecialiy a. that statcmcn, made charges
Of A serious character.