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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-08
pJIILER GOES FORWARD.
I'LL IN READINESS FOR THE
BRITISH ADVANCE.
,orR PREPARATIONS FOR A STRONG
STAND AT SPYTFONTEIN-CAPE
COLONY DISAFFECTION
icy CABLE TO THE TRIBuNE.l


80, nee & g a. m.-Great preparations
-. h.ng made by the Beers to defend spytfon-
-, the whole Of the Mafeking commando hav-
.,,rad the Kimberley forces. THE Times's"
-...nordent mentions a rumor of the Beers
..rcentrating for a final assault on Kimberley.
So, this lacks confirmation.
Al the prisoners captured by the British at
,,,ddsr River are being sent south. Among
.,.ro are several Germans who seem very con-
..,,,,uous Of the want OF pluck shown by the
burghers
searchlight message from Kimberley re-
.,,. thet there are provisions in the town for
.,,,v days and forage for thirty days,
General Butler has arrived at Frere Camp from
accommodating. and news Of forward move
men, Of the British forces in Natal is anxiously
awaited.
The state Of affairs in Northern Cape Colony
town District IS reported by The Standard"
correspondent to be in open rebellion. The Free
ststers have been cordially received by the in
habItants and the territory annexed.
War Office bulletin issued at midnight states
that message has been received from she Red
Cross at Pretoria giving the numbers of British
prisoners there. The figures show thirty six
csicers and only sixteen men; so. presumably,
he bulk Of the rank and file have been removed
tcr the Transvaal capital. I. n. f.
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NAY BE LOST IN ALASKA.

NOTHING HEARD OF LIEUTENANT HERRoTs
EXPLORING PARTY. WHICH WENT IN JUNE
Seattle Wash. Dec. (SpeciaD-Great apprehen-
sion has been caused In Army circles by the fact
that returning steamers from Cook Inlet ana 81
Michaels have brought tidings OF the missing
Heron party Of explorers In Alaska. In June last
Lieutenant Joseph s. Heron sth Cavalry, United
States Army, led a party OF twelve men. including
three Indian guides. expedition OF the Sushit.
ma River and thence by way OF the Yetno River 70
the head waters OF the Tanana.
on the steamer Duchesnay Lieutenant Herron's
marty was taken 10 the upper waters OF Sushtne
in June with orders TO proceed to the Tanana ana
thence 10 the mouth OF that stream and down the
Yukon 10 81. Michaels. When he reached the
divide Lieutenant Herron's guides deserted him.
avtng the little party In an untracked and un-
manned wilderness Ii IL feared that the party got
into the Kuskokwim Valley by mistake and came
out on Behring sea, remote from settlements or
transportation lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-08
CURRENCY BILLS OUTLOOK
PASSAGE BY THE HOUSE EXPECTED
NEXT WEEK.
REAL. CONTEST TO OCCUR IN THE SENATE
FINANCE CoMMITTEE-COMMITrE
ON RULES APPOINTED.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TnrBUSE.I

tBY TELEGRAPH TRIBUSE.1
Washington, Dec. THE failure of the Rs
publican and Democratic managers In the House
of Representatives TO agree on a limit of de-
bate on the Currency bill, followed by tho
Speakers appointment OF a Committee on
Rules foreshadows the passage OF the Republi-
can Caucus Committees Currency bill by the
end OF the coming week. The Rules Committee
will report q resolution tomorrow calling up
the currency measure for immediate considera-
ton. and fixing a vote for some day in the near
future. The debate in the House will be COM
paratively brief. for the Republican side has
already settled all differences In caucus. and
the minority can offer only perfunctory op-
position The House bill will go to the Senate
Committee on Finance. and the real struggle
TO pass a satisfactory currency measure VIII
then begin. The Republican leaders in the up
per house do not expect to take up the pending
Aldrich bill until some time in January, and
the debate on it will run for at least five or
six weeks.
The Speakers choice Of colleagues for service
on the Rules Committee surprised no one. Mr.
Dalzell. OF PENNSYLVANIA, was second to Mr..
Henderson on the same committee in the last
Congress and Mr. Grosvenor was clearly the
most available other Republican for the vacancy
created by Mr.. Reeds retirement and General
Henderson's promotion to the Speakers chair
Mr. Richardson was entitled to the ranking
minority place by virtue Of his recent choice
for the minority leadership, while Mr.. Bailey
merely retains the committee assignment he
has filed for the last two Congresses. The new
Rules Committee is therefore an evenly ball
anced and thoroughly representative one
The session of the House lasted only half an
hour to-day Mr.. Overstreet, in charge Of the
Currency BILL attempted to secure an agree
ment for It's consideration next week. but Mr..
Richardson, the minority leader, rejected all
proposals. on the ground that a bill so impor-
tant as this should go through the regular
channels. The Speaker thereupon appointed the
Committee on Rules. which is 10 include him.
self Mr.. Dalzell Of Pennsylvania: Mr. Grosve-
nor Of Ohio; Mr.. Richardson, of Tennessee. and
Mr.. Bailey, Of Texas. They will hold meeting
tomorrow. and decide upon a rule for the
limits of the debate.
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,,pr.,1,Ev RESUMEs COMMAND.
DEFEAT OF BOERS REPORTED BY RUNNERS
FROM LADYSMITH-ON THE WEST
RORDER


FROM LADYsMITH-ON THE WEST
ERN BORDER
London. Dec THE War Office here has re-
ceived the following message from General
Forester Walker:
Cane Town Dec. 6-General Methuen wires
today that he has resumed command ana N
nightly in communication with Kimberley The
health OF the troops is excellent
story was current at Durham Tuesday De-
cerber 3. TO the effect that the Beers made
what is thought 10 have been their final enort
% canture Ladysmith December d. and were de-
,.oted and retreated. AS the story was brought
~, runnery II should be received with caution
os the untrustworthinees Of these "Kafiirgrams
IS notorious. According to this report the hoers
onered a furious bombardment in the morning
- Dooarober 4 continued 1t for hours, when the
pr,isb finally silenced the Boer guns, made a
anr,,. and hard fighting followed, the Beers re-
,rast,nq after very heavy losses estimated IN
hundreds. ,au,
The dispatches from Frere Camp paruaiy
Continued third page
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WOOD MAY BE GOVERNOR OF CUBA.
LIKELY TO SUCCEED GENERAL BROOKE,
WHO is TO RETURN HOME.

Washington. Dec. General Leonard Wood
had conference with the Secretary Of War to-
day regarding his future. While they had moth
ing to say for publication to the conclusions
reached, it is understood that General Wood Is
to be the next Governor Of Cuba, succeeding
General Brooke, who will return to the United
States It is expected that the military force IN
Cuba will be greatly reduced in the near future.
so that while General Wood will, by command
ing the troops remaining. be a Military Gov.
ernor there will be so little left Of the military
establishment that his office will be much more
civil than military in fact. The reduction In
force will enable the War Department to with
draw some perhaps all Of the general officers
Of the Regulars now In Cuba.
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Manila. December 3.
SEARCHING FOR FILIPINO BOY
-,,t, MASCOT OF THE TWENTIETH KANSAS RUNS
AWAY FROM SCHOOL.

Kansas City. Mo, Dec. 7.-Lieutenant conn ~
pau who swan the Bag-bag River with "eie,a .a
Funston is in the city searching TOT 'ne ".sl ao.s
~ Fuis'O" ho came from Maya the 2Oth
~ : lp go, Lieutenant Ball took the young
to in sedan for Or sssoo ss and
Educating him but the boy tTed OF omeS, that he
headed for Washington and II he a., e bcseo h9, and
here watch will be kept for MN r,cb, az Iad s1eaks
sngIisb e. little. and shared the hon3rs WIN
E,,Ssfon az an attraction when the D'h hes'''o'
Vac welcomed home.
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BELIEVE TAYLOR WILL GET DECISION.

TWO OF THE COMMISSIONERS SAID TO THINK
THAT CONTESTS CANNOT BE TAKEN UP
Louisville KY. Dec. (SpeciaD-The State Board
of Election Commissioners heard the last argument
OF the Democratic counsel at the State Capitol this
morning. and announced that decision would be
handed down tomorrow Saturday A volumnous
one is expected. as the Commissioners wish 10 re-
view the law and the arguments. From the best
information possible to get tonight, 1t Is believed
certain that Taylor will get the certificate. by the
votes OF the chairman, Judge Pryor. and Commis-
sloner Ellis Commissioner POyntz makes no pre-
tence OF concealing his opinion. declaring that
Goebel has won. Commissioners Pryor ana Ellls
contend that the law Is plain that the Board can
NOT go behind the returns nor hear contest IN
the race for Governor and Lieutenant tGovernOr.
Thev So ruled last year. As Goeoel ore" the ia"
tbey; feel the more impelled TO obey IT,
II is said strong efforts have been mace 70 m
snancn the decision of the Board one Delng an at
,emnt 10 secure a judgment from the court OF
Anneals that thin ballots such as were usel "
soma strong Republican counties, are lnNalld oucn
q case is before the Court OF Appeals, and rumor
has n that the decision is ready but that the Court
refnses 70 hand IL down this juncture lest II be
reqaTded as a political expedent. The lower court
which tried the case ruled that the ballots were
legal II was reported this afternoon that Goeoel
rad bitter quarrel with one OF MS TRENDS VINO
recommended the appointment OF Cantain Etlis, oe-
cause the friend could not control Ellis's opinion
n ia now generally conceded that the decision
~ the commission will be accepted and no contest
made before the Legislature.
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TIE CONSPIRACY TRIALS.

Paris Dec. Tn the Senate sitting as High
Court to-day NJ Blanc. the former Prefect OF
Police testified that NJ Deroulede and NJ. Guerin
received money from the Royalists. at which M
Guerin vehementy protested. and asked NJ. Blanc
10 give instances OF such payments The witness
thereupon admitted that he only possessed moral
The former Prefect OF Police NJ. Lepine. testi,
fed that the Investigations he had made convlnced "a
him that tho three leagues acted in concert IN
their demonstrations which he added. were very
dangerous as arms had been found on the demon
utratore s-r
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sOcJALIsTs MAY HOLD OFFICE.

Paris Dec. AFTER stormy ueuh'e' A.
- -, N. subject OF the acceptance by M
,TE,srand Of the portfolio OF Minister OF Commerce
IN the Bourgeois Cabinet. the Socalistc Sns,,ns Sons,,
has adopted compromise resoIuion he ad
,sabi Tor a Socialist TO accept such por,t%oru %
hui that as Il general rule sociansdts s,ad so'' '
boid posts 10 which they are eiecteu'
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THE SITUATION IN LUZON.

Washington Dec. THE War Department
has received the following dispatch from Cen
0no, ouo rosnectIng the military situation in
i'"~'" Manila December D.
In Central Luzon there is no insurgent force oi
innortance except in Bulucan Province near .he
,,,ouptains where General Pillar holdS togetheI
IT, .houeand or more men. which will be at
tacked soon General Grant has moved u silaIi
column down the east coast OF Bataan froNIiice,
encountering little opposition coluInh l.io, ie -.
h tbe western coast o? LuZon on the lVih
ieat" Lea Nonv small insurgent armed bands are IN
The country robbing and in some instances rsnd nua
So Sdr The inba bitants which are being pursued
~ .rSon'e cutie successfully To the south oi
.iIonng The insurgents still maintain their posi-
tIons but the necessary force to scatter 'heii'
v,,ll be sent there soon.
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ALL WE'LL AT LADYSMITH.

Frere Camp, Natal. Dec. GA runner from
Iadysmth. to-day. reports all well there' Inc
bombardment. the messenger adds' continues
but is ineffective. the BSer shells only hitting
I he houses.
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I ~ In R1sse 81 90 from So p m Musis RestsI,
rant Ia carte at all houI, ,S.ONLIHy; SOLIH;s HoO
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TAKE THE LATEST TRAIN
70 q, Louis and the Southwest via New York Gen.
tral-Big Four Route. Leaves Grand Central eter
don every day ct go y. m.-Advt
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rt1porGH PULLMAN SLEEPER TO cLhNE-
IHftoC"i LAND
,,a railroad leaves New York daily
Via PennsySsv,u q, T.5 o. na C0rtlandt Il Desbrosses
sts 400 D. m.-AcYt
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PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED
Daily via Pennsylvania Railroad 10 Chicago bt
Louis Indianapolis. Louisville, Cineinnati, Column
buA Cleveland Toledo ana Dsuot.-AoVI .---
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GENERAL BULLER GOES TO THE FRONT

GENERAL BULlIER GOES IO IHE fhONl. .
Pieternartzburg. Dec. General Butler and
his staff have started for the front.
London Dec S-General Buffers arrival at
Frere is held TO indicate that all the preparations
for an advance TO the relief of Ladysmith are
complete and that stirring news will soon be re-
ceived. The fact that Lord Methuen is an
nounced as resuming his command at almost the
same moment is interpreted In some quarters to
mean that battles will be fought simultaneously
In Natal and at Spytfontein. II appears doubt
full, however, whether General Methuens force
is vet ready for what will evidently be 81 heavy
encounter.
The construction OF the temporary bridge
across the Modder River has entailed enormous
labor and even now the structure is Liable TO be
washed away should heavy storm come. Cen
eral Methuen has been obliged to move his camp
a mile north in consequence of the unsanitary
state Of the stream, due to the presence or the
bodies of dead Beers. AS the railway bridge
was completely destroyed. he was compelled TO
leave a considerable force to protect his com
munications.
A special correspondent sends the interesting
information regarding Boer tactics that COM
mandant General Joubert has given general or
ders 10 reserve fire until the British are WITHIN
the close range Of four hundred yards AT the
Modder River battle the Free state burghers ne-
came nervous opened fire prematurely, thus re-
vealing their position, and frustrated the boer
plans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-08

THE NEW YORK HERALD'S
CHRISTMAS EDITION,
Pss sunday, December 10. 80 Full Size High Art
An incomparabls Holiday Edition--AdyI
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there was more trustworthy report that
george Lynch, the correspondent OF "The Echo"
mad been captured by the Beers outside the
British lines. He is brainy journalist and an
excellent artist who did good work in the San
uago campaign. and left London at twenty four
hours notice to represent three journals.
THE CAPE COLONY INVADERS.
The advance OF the Free State raiders on
Dordrecht and other towns OF Cape Colony Is
not regarded a serious affair by experts in
touch with the War Office General Gatacre IL
believed to be under orders to draw them on
and hold them back from reinforcing the Dutch
armies IN Natal and the western border. He
must have over six thousand men on the East
London line, and General French cannot have
less than twenty five hundred available for oper-
ating against Colesberg, with thirteen hundred
troops at Port Elizabeth But each General Is
playing with the enemy, probably under Buffers
instructions.
President Steyns address to the Basutos
causes grim amusement in London, and Premier
Schreiners reply to the Presidents shfty ex-
planation Of the invasion Of Cape Colony is re-
Garded with satisfaction as proof that the once
friendly relations between these Dutch leaders
now ct an end
solemn service was held yesterday in the
Guards Chapel. Wellington Barracks, where Mr.
Gladstone was a frequent attendant during his
later years. 1t was held In memory Of the
Guards killed In Methuens three battles, and
attended by large number of relatives and
friends, including many people Of distinction and
fashion. The uniforms Of the Guardsmen con-
trasted with the sombre hue of the ladies'
costumes, and the solemn drges and mournful
chants were most impressive. London in war
time has hymns in minor keys as well as joyous
pRans OF music halls. /. n. f.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-04
BOWERSOCk'S VIEWS.
The Lawrence Congressman Wants 3
Western Man to Succeed
Sneaker Reed

In discussing the speakership OF the
next house Of representa- tfves. Con
gresham J D Bowersock OF the Sec
oud district said
At this time the speakership contest
seems 10 be between a big fOur'-Sher-
man and Payne of New York, Hopkins
OF Illinois and Henderson of Iowa
These gentlemen have announced them
selves. and the campaign is on There
should not be, ought not to be, 4 sec
tfouar strife for this place, of which
E'Ifry-dfth congress, \ place that has
but one superior and no peer The time
has not arrived for a member of con-
gress TO take sides and announce a
definite policy There must be Oppor-
tuuzry for conference between represen-
tatives. tine for earnest consideration
Certainly we have worthy and capable
men IN the west. and with Hopkins and
Henderson IN the field I believe the
speaker Of the F'ifty-sIxth congress
should be what We term 4 western man.
in no narrow sense q sectiOEaHSt- If
New York should go into the caucus
with two candidates, which is not prob
able, then certainly the Illinois or Iowa
man would lead IN the intervening
time new aIgnments may become
necessary or desirable There should
be no long struggle in the caucus The
man receiving the highest number of
votes on the first ballot should be a
Republican candidate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-04
MINISTER'S CONGRATULATE
Pass Resolutions in Honor Of DR.. and
Mrs 4 D. Fisher.

At the last Ministerial Union of To-
peka che following was passed.
Whereas. Our good brother and feI-
low minister, the Rev H D. Fisher. D.
D. has been SO blessed OF God as TO see
long life. and great mercieS, and z hap
py married life Of 50 years. We his as
sOciares OF the Ministerial Union. de-
sire 10 extend TO our brother and his
beloved and faithful wife, upon this the
golden anniversary Of their marriage.
our Christian ORGANIZATIONS, our
hope that they may be spared many
years among Us. ard assure them Of
our interest in their welfare, and our
prayers for their good"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-04
BAND OF ENRAGED WOMEN.
Armed With Stones, Clubs, and Axes,
Go After an Insulting Tramp

Fort Scott. May "A wandering
tramp. who is said to have insuIted TWO
north side girls on the MarmaCOn bridge
at II O'Clock last night came within an
ace of suffering violence at the hands
OF an organized band Of woman cru
saderS- After the purpOrLed insult the
girls. who are well known in that com
munity. alarmed the north side. and
about fifteen women. uadde1ed at the
strangers insOIent conduct, armed with
stones, brOomsticks, clubs and axes,
formed themselves into an army bri-
gade TO capture the fellow and avenge
the wrong by giving him d severe
thrashiug and probably something
worse When the charge was made the
tramp retreated 10 the Katy depot
where he was held as 4 prisoner until
the police arrived, q call having been
sent in
Officers Dillon and Graham went
down and placed the man under arrest
He is q stranger and prUclainS his in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-04
NORTH TOPEKA.

s. L Courtney spent the day in Over
brook
DR.. OfBuen of BeIoit is registered at the
Union Pacific
Mr.. NJ Lund6erg Of F'aIpu. Kan, is
visiting his old friend John Nystrou-
Special bargains are offered in Shoes,
by The Leader. S13 Kansas avenue
All kinds Of midsummer millinery goods
at Mrs Courtuey's- Fine designs in
Mrs. Ed Lacey returned yesterday from
q visit Of three weeks to her sister in
Mr. Harrington has sold his country home
which Is situated south Of Rochester
school house for a. 500 cash
Go to C B Lyon. D d 8. for hne
dental work at popular prices Omcs
511 Kansas avenUe- Tel $50
For first class shoeing. go to the city
shoeing shop. s12 North Kansas ave
nue. T. W Deafenbaugh, proprietor
this 7 eTent i at % efoek in '' the Church
OF the Good Shepherd
Mss Flora Anderson Will represent
camp No 80. R n A. At the national
conyen1jon- which convenes next week
Mrs L E Brurey VIII leave Sunday for
St Paul. MINI. where she goes as deputy
supreme oracle of the Royal Neighbors
at the national convention
At a North side entertainment 10 be
given It Is announced that .taoiaJ1xs. are
s2r6 I'm an 95 e Trract nat ought % De
Mr. woodbridge. colored- died yesterday
Of typhofd fever. at his home on RaiIr9ad
morning At 10 o clock from Rev. Barker's
church
The following pupils have finished the
work in the Rochester school and have
Eecztved their diplomas: Clara S5e%art
Stella and Nsttie Reamy, Ruby McNOuu
and Charles Reamy-
The Brave Boys club attended the en-
terLaIGECeDE given them Al the Y N { 4
rooms Tuesday evening Mr. CasweIl and
his trained performers gave them an
hours exhi biliOu which was thoroughly
enjoyed and loudly appIauded- After
that Mr.. Caswen TO Use his own words.
and the boys had ! royal time
E c Arnold has let the contract for
MS ne" nJils1iEg At a. SO kapSaz aEeeq rue
be two stories and VIII be heated by a
furnace The lower floor viii be used
the second story viii be finished for Of
fees. " hen completed this viii be one
4 number Of years ago a literary club
was organized this side which
caiIsd the Crssto club While the club
continued the meetings were pleasant and
members were scattered some arc mar
RED ard srrae are dead and as an or
ganiZa ton the club no longer exists A
reunion OF the club was held LAST even
ing al The home OF Mss Jessie Perkins
members wera invited Th0sa uresenr
were: Mrs Della Perkins CfuShard of De-
Kansas City Mrs Minnie Lucas Maxwell
OF Fort Worth Tex Mrs Berria kisEIer
HearJbUrg Mrs Maude Carey Barber.
MS Flora BalEbr1dge " arnock. Miss Ella
Sheetz, Miss Martha Payne Miss Nellie
FNetherhOI1- Miss May WarnOck- Miss
Alice Couk5u. Misses Anna PAYNE. E.ffie
King Nellie ConkIin and Mrs Anna Glib
were guests of the ladies' At this reunion.
During the evening a letter from Miss
charter members was read Three OF The
Members Mrs VIII kouer. the PRESIDENT
Mrs Nora Norris Rankin have passed
from this life 70 the life eternal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-04
BEER INSPECTION LAW
Expected to Bring Half Million An
nuaIly to Missouri Treasury

Jefferson City. No. May 4-Goveruor
Stephens sign the Farrfs beer inspection
bill today. 1t provides for the fnspec-
ton of all beer sold in the state An
Inspection fee Of one cent on each gal
Ion and two cents for labelling each
package VIII be charged No fee is
charged for inspecting beer shipped out
Of the state
The bill IS expected to produce $780,
000 revenue for the state annually
Great pressure has been brought On
the governor to veto the bill on consti-
tutiO1aI grounds. but he decided to let
the supreme court decide that question.
Il will 60 into effect 80 days after ad-
fouruuent Of the fegfsIature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-04
NEWT. URY ACQUITTED.
Jury Found Hin Not Guilty of Mis-
appropriating = Trust Fund

Fort Scott May 4-The case Of ex-
Representative 1 n Try. in which
Miss Sarah A Schweecs- Of PIeasautou-
charged he had RrongfuIIy used money
placed in his hands to loan came TO
trial in the district court today The
prosecution asked the court to dismiss
the case, saying that the matter had
been compromised But the court re-
fused TO Be made q collection agency
and the case went to trial The jury
promptly acquitted Try assessing the
costs against the complainant.