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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
GAGE ON CREDIT MONEY,
Our Legal Tender Notes Not in Acr
cord with True Economic Laws.

+ Baltimore, Md, Feb. 3.-Two Cabi-
net oihcerS were among the speakers
at the annual banquet of the Mer-
chants ana Manufacturers Assoca
ton here tonight
secretary Gage. of the Treasury
was the chief speaker but Postma ster-
General Gary was also on the list, as
we're Congressman Nelson Dingley,
CONGRESSMAN Allen, Of Mississippi,
ana United States Senator Wellington.
secretary Gage said. in part:
is the Just complaint against
government issues of paper money
mat though obedient to the legislative
Will 1t Is nevertheless not in harmony
VII. win higher economic law which blesses
the obcdient and Furnishes all violation,
Wneiher the violation be wilful or
through ignorance. A true credit in
s,fument, truthfully evidencing that n
thing of value has passed-yet still
eS MSS a TACT, even II transformed III
shape and substunce-such an instru-
ment Is clothed with the quality of
legitimacy If the fact be otherwise,
IL the value passed has been con-
sumed, destroyed or lost, the credit
instrument itself becomes u CONNER
cal interloper, misleading token, nor
can kings, emperors or senates change
the fact.
Il can only point out the fact that
our own legal tender notes, in a great
crisis, are yet out Of accord with the
true economic laws. The value for
which they were originally issued was
Immediately consumed or destroyed.
AS now reissued they are evidences of
value already consumed by the is
suer or of services already past. These
notes opera ting in the commercial field
thus differentiated from the true credit
instrument which commerce can
create, and if left at rea sonable lib
erty will itself create, must somewhere
work injury, even we cannot distinc-
lively point it out
I'm my opinion IL Is here that bust
ness receives injury. general and wide
reaching, through its forced relations
to Government paper money. I wish
it were not SO. l would be glad in
this regard to be In error. Neither is
1T pleasant nor popular to bear this
witness If ii be true, but 1 know of
no higher duty upon the man who lives
his country, who desires 1t to march
in the vanguard of progress and
prosperity among the nations Of the
earth, than to deal faithfully accord
ing to the light Of his honest convic-
tons with those great questions which
affect for good or Ill his countrys
welfare"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
BosToN's SPRING PRACTICE.

Six Games to be Played During April II
Several Virginia Towns.
Manager Selee, of the Boston baseball
club, has arranged for the spring tril
Of the team. The I3ostons will leave
home about March 10 and so 10 Greens
boro, N. c., where they will remain I'M
til about April IL. The first week will
be spent in light practice, and the team
will not play any games until the mem
beers are in good condition. No chance
will be taken which might tend to
weaken the players fo- their seasons
work Close attention will he paid &c
strengthening the pitchers and no one
will be allowed to take on hard work
until he IS in first-class condition. While
at Greensboro Il series OF games will be
played between the regular team and
the spare players, with some local tail
ent to fill in. These games should fur
nish good practice and prove 10 be first
class exhibitions.
The games so far scheduled for the
teams are at Charlottesville, April and
g. April 6 and at Norfolk: April n;
and Richmond teams will play in some
city I'm the vicinity of Richmond, the
Richmond grounds having been leased
to the University If Virginia and Yale
for The later date. After leaving Rich
mond the Bostons will play four gamcr
In Pennsylvania, probably at Reading
Allentown and Lancaster The team
will also play a game with Princeton
on the latter's grounds before the omen
Ing of the League season.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
Y. p. S. c. Il. UNION.
New Set Of Officers Elected for the Fen
suing Year

suing Year.
The Norfolk County Union of Chris
tan END 'avor met in regular session,
at Precursor Street Church of Chris;
last night at O'Clock, with County
Secretary j. T.. McGinnis in The chair
After song service and Scripture read
ing the report Of the Executive Com
mittec was rad. showing that the fol-
lowing officers had been elected for the
coming year: Professor S. NJ. Smith. OF
Berkeley. president; S. y. Oakley, o.
Portsmouth. vice president: II. w. Am
brose. of Berkeley secretary; n. A.
Twiddy, OF Norfolk. treasurer: II. r.
Skuts. Of Portsmouth, chor!ster; Miss
Naomi Eley, Of Berkeley. organist: J. II.
McGinnis. chairman Lookout Commit
Zee: Miss Emma East, chairman Social
Committee.
Reports from thu various societies Of
the union were read. showing the work
in most excellent condition. 1t was
decided that the meetings of the union
he held hereafter on the first THURSDAY
night in each month ak 8 O'Clock. mex.
meeting to be held with the society of
Court Street Presbyterian church. one
month hence.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE.
Congressional Committed Practically
Ready for the Campaign.

Congressional Committed Practically
Ready for the Campaign.
Washington, d. c., Feb. 3.-The Re
publican members of both houses of
Congress held u caucus to-nigmt at
which the Republican Congressional
Committee was practically organized
for the campaign. About seventy Sen
ators and Representatives attended,
md the dele cations of all but eighteen
# the States announced the selection
# their representatives on the commit
zee.
The Hon Richmond Pearson, of North
Carolina. and General James y. Wal
kHr OF Virginia. are members Of the
committee.
IT seems to be practically settled
hat Chairman l'abcock will be re-
elected and that Secretary Mercer also
will succeed himself; that Repres nta-
tive Simpkins, CT Ma ssachusNrts. will
ne made vice chairman in place OF Mr..
hpslcy, OF Massachusetts. who was nor.
reelected 10 this Congress. and that
General GrOsvenor, the present chair
nan OF the caucus, will continue in that
office.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
Mr.. and Mrs. EVaritte 81. John Entertain
Four Hundred Guests.
BEAUTIFUL CARNIVAL OF ROSES
Young Peoples society or ChristIan
Endeavor Union Elect Omccrs-
Third ward bcmo cratn-nry ans
Photo-City Guards suoker-BnIl
Mt Richardson's Hall.

me beautiful mansion Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eferitte St. John, In West Free
mason street, was the scene last. night
Oh the most elaborate reception OF the
season, given In honor Of Mr. and Mrs.
y. -. ihdgood. The house was ablaze
Win lights, fragrant with the per
lume or many roses and radiant with
the presence OF fair women. 1t was
a brilliant asscmblage-the gathering
together of the intellect and beauty OF
the city.
The parlors were decorated with a
PERCUSSION of American beauty roses
ana the receiving party occupied sta
lions III Inc southern apartment Mr..
ana hlrs. st. John were assisted in re-
ceiving their guests by Mir, and Mrs.
Btdwell. Miss Scldncr, Miss McBee,
MISS Madge Lamb. Miss Ida ELLIS, Miss
Mary Tayloc, Mrs. William w. Gwath-
mey. Miss Dawson, OF New York; Mrs.
Johnson, Of Chicago, and Miss Codmon,
OF Boston The costumes of the re-
ceiving purity were as follows:
Mrs. st. John. black lace and dia-
monds.
Miss selden. white satin and pearl
trimmings
Miss Mary Tayloe, white chiffon.
MISS Ida Ellis pink silk
MESS Dawson, green velvet.
Mrs. johnson, of Chicago, black vel
vet
Miss codmon. of Boston, black silk
and turquoise
Mrs. Gwathmey, black lace.
Miss Annie Smith, white silk null
over green tafrcta
Miss Rosa McBee, green taffeta.
Miss Madge Lamb, white MORE de
vellurc
In the dining-room, which was de-
corated i'll white and green, Miss Smith
and Miss Blackwood poured chocolate
and coffee. a Baltimore caterer had
brought all his skill to the production
of feast, elaborate and served in a
delightful manner. from the tables
which were laden with flowers and
candeabra.
Some four hundred guests were en-
tertained during the evening. The
Jefferson'S orchestra, from Richmond.
was present. and screened off by palms
fn the hall recess, 1t filled the house
with sweet strains of music.
To-day Is Mr.. ST. Johns birthday and
also the twenty-ninth anniversary Of
his marriage. and congra tulations were
showered upon himself and wife last
evening in view of the happy occasion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
Many Matters Of Interest Around About City
Hall Squara,
is HELD FOR FELONIOUs SHOOTING
riannienn. who Fired SIX shots at
Jones, sent on to Court Judge
HnnckeI Presldes In Law and
chnncery Court-Minor Cnses in
Police Courf-Transfcrs.

william Flanagan, who fired six
shots at Sam Jones on Avon street,
Wednesday night. was arruigned be-
fore Justice Tomlin yesterday and was
held for the grand jury on the charge
of felonious shooting. David Jones was
fined Sc for assaulting Flanagan. but
he appealed to the Corporation Court.
Judge Hanckel, OF the Corporation
Court, sat for Judge Martin, in the
Court of Low and Chancery, awhile
yesterday morning and heard the cham
Gerry case of Maggie VS.. Conner.
POLICE COURT.
In the Police Court yesterday Justice
Tomlin disposed Of the following cases:
Richard Allen, colored, stealing a
pair OF 81 shoes, the property of Lizzie
Allen. colored; fifteen days in jail
eddie Stewart, colored. beating Lucy
Riddick, colored; fined ST.
Lucy Riddick, abusing Eddie Stew
art: fined $3.50
Mamie Harris, colored, malicious pro-
secution; fined So
Richard Allen, William Jones, Will
liam II. Wood, Henry NrcAlliste., Pink
Sheelor, James Anderson, Richard Car
ter John Clements, John r. Cooper,
Lewis Jones, William Sawyer, James
Harris, alias Richardson. all colored,
and George T.. Scott, making them
selves nuisance at John Barbour's
place. Talbot street; discharged with
Il warming to each.
John Whitehurst colorcd unlawfully
shooting Neal Pryor, colored; fined
$3.50.
T. T. Bennett, felonious assault upon
W. S. Hill; dismissed.
CHARACTER INDICATED.
Mr.. e. Is. Renehap, In whose favor
verdict OF $50 was rendered as dam
ages for false imprisonment. states
mat the verdict was "a vindication of
character, which was the sole object of
his suit.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
Claude w. Northern ct ais. to Fannie
a. Thomas. lot on Colonial avenue;
consideration, 50.
Lucy b. I,ewellyn ct ais. executors,
to Harriet a. Kelley, Duke street ex-
tended property; consiQera ton 81 600
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
PETERSBURG.
Edwc rds Sent on to the Federal Court
Gould Not Give Bail

Petersburg, Va. Feb. 3.-(SpecinD-
I. ]. Edwards. who was arrested some
days ago on the charge Of selling
liquor ut Lawrencevillc, on which the
United States license tax had not been
paid, had an examination to-day be-
fore United States Commissioner Jos.
p. Brady, by whom he was sent on 10
the next term Of the United States
Court. Bail was allowed in the sum
of $3.50. In default Of which Edwards
went to Jail.
MIR. c. e Peasants, the general sec
rotary of the Young Mems Christian
Association in this city, Is makins eff
forts to have the association here
largely represented ~ the twrnty-snc-
ond annual convention. to be held nj
LynchburG. February 1920
The neighboring ponds furnished fine
skating to-day.
DR.. George Potts, the owner of the
AppomattoX canil.ry. in Prince George
county, is making contracts with faint
ers around Petersburg TO raise from,
800 to 1000 tomatoes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
CARNIVAL OF ROSES.
This Popular Entertainment Continues
To Draw Large Crowds.

Tlre Carnival of Roses was crowded
last evening. The entertainment was
Il grand success. "a Scene from Fairy.
land" was presented. little Annie Guy
and Ethel O'Nei taking the beading
parts. Annie Guy took the role OF
lost earth child, who having wandered
into the realms of fairyland. is kindly
received by ~ FAIRIES and their queen
and is finally nducted by them to hel
nome. The fairies were Vara Guy
Mabel Toms, Blanche Gale. Alma and
JESSIE Rarham, Blanche Bradford, Han.
nah Moore Eure. Ethel Winston, Ami
Sims and Ethel Weeks. This enter
tanment will be presented chis after
noon at $3.50 o'cp,ck, at which time
the price Of admission and refresh
mcrts will H. five cents each The
entertainment for the evening will con
sisi Of short b,u; very attractive pro.
graanme of must: and e.ocution after
which the play, which was presented
on Monday evening will. request. be r.
peatcd, six Cups Of Chocolate"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
THE ORDER RETAINED.
Germany Decides 10 Admit Fruit in
Transit, subject to Restrictions.

p,,
IN, 80 81. IS announced that
.ne nuoesra.h 'reaeral CounclD IN
~ STING To-Day approved lis
s'.i, ~ rnat ueclee
,,a,,t',t ssuea prohipltahg the I'M
ana s,,r,,b. 1>ie i,. VI ine pianSs
tho $50 ~, a'a paehaSes soii 'aihiis
,,i, ,,,a., ~ 49, III Iei
way ~ - ~ ~. !. u''s''
hal nr,.,,.,, ~ eNpei 10 VI,
pois any
ia 1T. -, ~,
structinns ~ th;s a.caot Iii ,.a
IN tho cue,on,s ,,,,hont,;o NC
Tl,is ann,,,,,oa,,
~, 90 otH',,oI -' nntSn - 'i"u ,i
a.. 80 -7i:, -. ~
ma Iss,,as ~, T,,ns,, , ~ We
he p~ms.an p,inis.a,. -n't w
,.bitinm th, ,,nnr,ot,o 80, ~, ~
~ An,aric,n frasl, rr,,;, ~, J.. n'm,l
,,I, "a ,soar,,,n ~, :, a., nv,
,lunGasra,h,, ,n,o snra !, 10 ,,o:,,.o; a,,,
90. iass r;,,,,, ~, =, % 49,
$500. 60 - ,,,,,.'i5,,
1880 ~ ~ H,,a,;o, -. 49, :. ~ "''
rhn ss,on,,i "a l,ros.' $500 No. -,
rIa,,hrn,r a,,,,,nr,i,as ~" .t ..s
,a a1 a ,,,n ,i, e' IT'i.i
s.o,as 49, q, i,str,.Sin, ooa;,.oh
80, na,,,,, 7 .hn ros,,it ne ,ha MY.
"a nj mi n IA n ~ n Y q
lI,t,,,ai., ,1anra,
Tha .ssncia,od pross oso,rt.;rs hat
10 nu,das,.,,. ~, s,,n,r.,aaas ,,.i,,, -, az
,hor!ty Dr.. MiuueTs decree. which
.rens ill-advised in its rigor and sud
dtnness, and which naturally provis-
ional was occasioned bv the recentlv
.cported results of experiments by DR..
Fyicdrich Won Kuege., of the agricul-
lural high school.
The Bundesrith's action is due, the
associated Press is informed, to a Sc
riss of vigorous protests from the ship
pers affected, and especially those OF
Hamburg, on The lower Rhine, and at
i.mmefich, and still more to the pro-
ests Of Ambassador White. It's de-
cis.lon forbide, the Importation only
where frui, is affected by the aspid
inus pern!siosus. or San Jose plant bug
which il said to have done enormous
llmage in the United States.
The Bundesra;h's decree applies TO
The whole Of Germany, and makes mat
',rs momentarily bette:. bu; it Is be-
iieved that it's future interpretation will
largely correspond with DR. Miquels
decree. Parties Interested here fea
hat the United States will resort to re-
prisals.
Following are last years fruit i'm
ports in hundred weight: American,
2OS 900; Austria Hungarian, Coz. 600
Dutch. SCI 900; Belgian, $4,000; Italian
G03, 900.
I,ondor Feb 4-,rho Taer,ir CORES
pondcmt of the Times saws:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
A FAN1OuS Flag

Removal from one room In The Treas
ury building to anothc! of the flag which
tripped John Wilkes Booth and caused
him to break his leg the night he shot
Abraham Lincoln has raised the ques-
ton of the proper disposition Of that
famous bit Of bunting. Ct. a. r. men
want II sent to the National Museum
where it can be properly taken care Of.
II is one of the most interesting his
torical relics In the country. and should
be carefully preserved. The flag hap
pens to be I'm the Treasury because ii
was presented to the Treasury Light
Guard along with another in 1864 by
the women of the Department. This
banner guard was Of good Use when
Jubal Early was threatening the Cap
ital, but 1t did not have any fighting 10
do.
April IL. 1865, two nights before the
assassination Of President Lincoln. the
Treasury Light Guard gave an enter
ialnmcnt al Fords Theatcr for char
liable purposes The theatcr was beau
tifully decorated. On the boxes occu-
pied Two nights later by President Lin
coin and the White House party, were
the two flags mentioned. They gave
he boxes such pretty appearance that
the III anager Of the theatre requested
that the flags b allowed remain until
the night Of the Nth, when the President
was expected 20 be in attendance at
play. The request was granted, and OH
the arrival of the President at the the
alter on the fatal night he commented
with pleasure on the decorations, and
expressed admiration 70: the flag which
hangs in the Treasury. In jumping
from the box after shooting the Presi-
den. 10 the stage below one Of the spurs
on Booths boot caught in The folds Of
the flag, causing him 10 lose his balance
and fall. thereby breaking his leg. The
rent in the flag is shown to visitors, and
has been on exhibition for years
Washington telegram to the Chicago
Times Herald.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
BRYAN'S PHOTOGRAPH

The Brambleton Democratic Club TO
Become It's Proud Possessor
The Brambleton Democratic Club
met last night In It's nicely renovated
hall, and transacted considerable rou-
tine business.
The committee appointed to COM
municate with Hon. william JENNINGS
Bryan for tho purpose of getting his
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04

The Old Dominion Neamer sailing
from Norfolk at 1880 n. m. and return
Ing from Old Point at II 30 n. M. has
been temporarily Withdrawn from ser
Vice. ja2l-cod-t fe5
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
CHURCH WORKERS SUPPER

The ladies of Epworth Methodist
church continued their supper last
night for the benefit of the church
building fund. 1t was literally pat
roniZed and the ladies expressed graft
icatlon at the amount realized at the
two nights entertainment.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04

photograph for the club, reported that
they had heard from him to the effect
mat the photograph had been sent, and
would be here by the next meeting
of the club.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
REVIVAL MEETINGS.

The revivals at First Baptist church
and First Presbyterian church are still
In progress. interesting services being
held every night. These are well at
tended and arousing much interest
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
COST OF THE CUBAN WAR.

Madrid. Feb. 3-The cost Of the Gu
ban war from February, 1895 to the end
OF 1897. is officially estimated at $780,
100000, besides the arrears due from the
Cuban treasury, amounting to 10000
900.
The Impartial complains that the
commercial negotiations between Spain,
Cuba and the United States are being
Entrusted TO Senior deLome. The Spanish
minister at Washington, ana urges the
government to appoint experts to ex-
anime the terms Of the treaty IN
SPANS behald.
What pleasure Is there In life with
headache. constipation and bilious
ness? Thousands experience them who
could become perfectly healthy by using
De Wits Little Early Tiscrs, the fam
Gus little pills. J. NJ Trotter, Norfolk:
r. L. Walker, Bmmbleton; Tru,tt Sc
Smith, Berkeley.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
THIRD wNpD DEMOCRATS.

Eject an Executive Committee and 4
Collector.
The Third Ward Democratic Club
met last night With President Turner
In the chair.
The principal business was the ap-
pointment OF an executive committee.
as follows: Messrs. John p Nash, l..
NJ Henry, II. J.. Mctcalf. r.. ]. Ran
dolph. w. Fl. Sa:Eeaut, Jr.. w. a..
thompson. John Pitt, and Tazewcll
Taylor.
Ollie Diggs was elected collector for
the club.
Gen. u. NJ. Henry gave n complete
history Of the winter load line and the
club appointed 4 committee to investi-
gate the matter and report
The action of the committee of the
Councils on charter revision in The
matter of recommending that the
Police Justice be elected by the justices
appointed by the wards or by the peo-
pie OF the city was endorsed
The Executive Committee Is called
to meet next Tuesday night to cx-
anime into the proposed charter revi-
sion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
BALL AT RICHARDSON'S nALl

The Hebrew Independent Assncia ton
Gives Its First Annual Dance.
The first annual ball OF the Hebrew
Independent Associat ton was held last
night at Richardson's Hall. Bank
street and City Hall avenue. 1t was
quite well attended by nearly all the
members of the club and their ladies'
An excellent orchestra was present and
some fifty couples participated
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED.-Operator on sewing machine
ana boys, over II years old, to make
o'clock. SOUTHERN NOVELTY CO,
Fayette street ja3O-tr
statesmen FOR CIGARS; SIPS
month and expenses: old firm; expert
erce unnecessary: inducements 10 custo-
mers C. BISHOP 6; CO., st. Louis.
jy2O-tu,th, su-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
CITY GUARDS Smoker.
Very Delightful and Clever Pro.
Sramme Rendered.

The City Guards held a very enjoy
able smoker last night in their rooms
nj the Armory. The attendance wa
very large and enthusiastic The pro-
gramme rendered vas as follows:
INrcH;u'lon ........ .....JDhn Dalby
instrumental selection
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
no Cure n cola ,n ono nav.

TakeI Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL II
4 falls TO cure. rs cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04

Marriages in India during the year
end.d June 30th last numbered $780,
and the divorces 1850
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-04
WANTED.

WAN ED.
w MISUNDERSTANDING STAMPS-If YOU
at once, stating number, STAMPS"
care Nirginan. fe4-3ts
WANTED-Saleslady, experienced in Mt
ing gloves, None but those who can
furnish first class reference need apply.
state experience and salary wanted. Ad-
dress y. O. Box, 2i6 janlS-tf
Evening journal., 1898-07-22
ONLY WOLF LEFT IN IRELAND.
Last 81 a Pack OF Dingos Imported 20
ireland Shot by n Member
% Parliament.

The dingo. Is tho wild dog of Aus
traliG. It is not only wolfsh in ap-
pearance, but also in appetite. and II
has a strong predilection Tor lamb and
mutton Some forty years ago. says
tho Westminster Budget, a learned pro-
fessor, who was the curator Of the
geological gardens in Phoenix park.
Dublin, imported number OF these
interesting animals-from Australia, ap-
parently with tho idea that as they
were good for sheep" they would bO
useful to tho west OF ireland farmers
as sheep dogs. From the natural his
tory point of view, the result Of the ex-
pertinent was satisfactory-to the dogs.
OF course, they were got rid of as speed
lily rs possible, but several appear 20
have packed and committed a good
deal OF havoc among the sheep In some
districts. The specimen which Mr..
John Roche, the Irish member OF par
lament, shot recently must be one OF
the descendants of these wild dogs.
The strange thing is that the animal
should have remained undiscovered so
long. Mr.. Roche thought at first that
he had secured wolf, but there can
be no doubt that that creature has dis
appeared entirely from Ireland. The
wolf of hunger is the only wild benst
left in the west of Ireland.