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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03

dismissed and the receiver discharged.
Final accounts of administration and
petitions for distribution in the follow
ing estates were submitted to Judge
Lindsay and by him taken under adj
vsement: William George Cole, Ed
ward Shields. H. D. Macleod, Frank E.
Parker and Thomas E. Finnegan.
The petition for letters in the estate
of Thomas Neshett, deceased, was or
dered continued for two weeks and the
petition in the estate of the Schultz
minors was continued for one week.
Samuel A. Hall was appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate Of Charles
Provost, deceased. and his bond fixed
at the sum of 81, 700.
An order authorizing the guardian of
the Wright minors to sell certain real
estate was signed.
J. P. Collins was appointed admins
traitor Of the estate of Henry Fade, de-
ceased.
A motion for judgment on the plead
ings in the case of George w. Baldwin
against John c. Moebus and others was
set for hearing Dec. 16.
In the case of Louis zimmerman and
others against l.. Wootrich a motion
for change Of venue was set for hearing
on Dec. Is.
The following appeal cases were set
for trial by Judge Lindsay yesterday:
Dec. l5-JOSeph Rlce VS.. r. Greng q
Co.
Dec III. collars VS.. E. Gilmer:
Thomas Lavelle VS.. Thomas Breen; Lee
Davenport VS.. Richard Maloney ct al.
Dec. ia. Johnson VS.. Joseph Volker
ct al; j. M. Sternd VS.. John Colclo-
sure; Joe Archambault VS.. Theodore
Hennessy.
Dec. 1s-Lawrence Neill VS.. P. NJ. WI
cash; Mary Persina VS.. Antoine Ski
bitz: Patrick Carey VS.. Montana Ore
Purchasing Co.
Dec. 19--J. w. Nash vs.. Bernard
Shanahan: c. w. Wynn VS.. Fred Cow
an; Robert TAFT VS.. Montana Liquor
Co.
Dec. 20-A Pincus VS.. William Tague
ct al. A. J. Mullin VS.. William McIn-
tyre; Nose Bessett VS.. A. Richard.
Dec. 21-Laura Scott vs. board of
county commissioners; H. Snow VS..
Giard Bros.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03
GThe Oldest Inhabitant" SAYS So.

The month of November which has
just closed is declared by even "the old
est inhabitants" of Montana as the fair
est and mildest of any preceding No
vember in the history of the state. 1t
also goes on record as fall month,
during which a greater quantity of Cen
tennial beer was consumed than ever
before. Time was when imported beers
held full sway, but since Centennial
beer has become recognized as superior
to that produced by any Eastern brew
cry the demand for it has become uni
YerSal
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03

Under the management of Nick
Jahreiss, Crystal Springs is now one of
the most popular health resorts in the
state. 1t offers a relief from Butte
smoke at moderate rates-$2. so per day,
and, by the week, $14, including use of
the plunge and private baths Stages
leave Langlois' and from corner Park
and Main streets four times daily.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03

Lee and Joe, two of the most expert
and satisfactory tonsorial artists in
Butte, and who for several years pre-
sided over chairs in a popular Broad
way establishment, have opened ton
serial parlors of their own at No. 10
South Main street, where they invite
the patronage of all their old friends
and acuuaintanceS.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03
Wool Auction Sales.

London, Dec. AT the wool auction
sales to-day 1910 bales were offered. The
utmost animation prevailed. Prices
hardened for the finest clip and those
taken for American were in fine condl-
ton and warranted to advance. Queens
land and Geelong merinos We're included
in the well-known greasies suitable for
America, which took freely, England
france, Germany and Russia participant
ing IN the buying. French and Americans
were eager buyers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03

John Shea, aged 81 years, died at his
home on West DAILY street, VAUDEVILLE,
yesterday. He was one of the early
settlers of Virginia City New, and
came to Butte in the year 1880, making
this his permanent place of residence.
He leaves a wife and one son. The
funeral will take place in Walkerville
tomorrow at D. m.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03
Attention. A. o. U. w

Grand masquerade ball given bv
Pride of the West lodge No. AZ, A. o.
=. w, at A. o. U. w. hall, South
Butte, Friday, Dec. s. Tickets, so cents;
spectators, 20 cents. Music by the Alice
band orchestra. Prizes for the hest
sustained characters.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03
The u. S. Government

Says Kemmerer is the best coal mined
in Wyoming or Utah. This also is the
verdict of all the people of Butte who
have tried it. We also sell anthracite
coal and wood. S. ]. Monroe & Co., Al
East Broadway. Phone 53s.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03
MOther Eonsa Eair

All members of Women of Wood
craft, Butte circle No. 1876, are request
ed to have their donations for the
Mother Goose fair at Fidelity hall by
Thursday morning. Catherine Shelf
hammer chairman.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03
Colonel Rrcreton Suicides.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The war depart
ment has received the following from
Otis at Manila:
Lieutenant Colonel Brereton of the
Gath infantry, while temporarily insane,
committed suicide at Santa Thomas
Luzon, at o'clock this morning In
sanity was first manifested Nov. 90 at
Aringay."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03

Washington, Dec. 2.-To-day's statement
of the condition of the treasury shows:
Available cash balance, s24S, ST., 6SS; gold
reserve, 1927, 739, 933
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03
London Quotations.

London. Dec. 2.-Anaconda, e9M: bar
silver dull at 27&d per ounce money, 5
per cent,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25
Spain Gets the Money.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.--A separate
bill appropriating 100000 600 for pay
ment to Spain under the provisions OF
the treaty of Paris was passed today by
the House under suspension OF the rules.
No amendment was In order and an
attempt to secure unanimous consent TO
offer an amendment declaratory OF our
policy not permanently to annex the
Philippine islands was objected to- Mr..
Wheeler Of Kentucky upon whose point
Of order the appropriation went out OF
the sundry civil bill, made the only
speech in open hostility to the measure,
but upon the roll call, "a members, 81
Democrats, two Populists and one Sill
yer Republican, voted against 1t. The
votes OF 21g members were cast for 1t.
The senate bill to reimburse the gov
ernors OF states for expenses paid by
the states In organizing volunteers for
services ia the war with Spain, before
their muster into the service OF the
United States, also was passed under
suspension OF the rules.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25
Alger 10 Leave the Cabinet.

CHICAGO. Feb. 23.-This special from
Washington is printed here this morn
ing:
The days of Secretary Alger in the
war department are numbered. The
resignation of the Secretary OF War,
voluntary or by request OF the Presi-
dent, will be handed In within fort
night.
President Mckinley has practically
made up his mind as to Ayers sue
cessor. The positive statements were
made today by man usually well in
formed, and were subsequently admit
ted as a probability by member OF
the President confidently on the sub
ject.
Secretary Ayers contemplated jun
ket to Cuba aid Porto Rico, 1t is as
serted. is off. This is one of the rea-
sons for believing his resignation Is TO
take effect Immediately. Invitations
to members Of the military commission
and their families hold good, but II the
Secretary does not go himself 1t is pos
sible the trip will be abandoned en-.
tirely.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25
Negroes Island Ours.

MANILA, Feb. 22.-While the guns
on the city walls and those on the
ships of Rear Admiral Dewey's feet in
the bay fred salute in honor Of Wash
ington's birthday, four commissioners
from the island of Negros had an inter-
view with Maj. Gen. Otis and informed
him that the American flag had already
been raised over that island, and that
its inhabitants were ready, anxious and
willing to accept any proposition the
Americans might offer. The insurgents
have been driven from the island en-
tirely.
Although the Iloilo rebels have given
the people OF Negros much trouble es.
pecially In the matter OF financial as
sistance made by the rebel leaders the
inhabitants of Negros have persist.
emily held aloof, and now, through the
commissioners, announce that they want
ed the advice and help of Gen. Otis.
The latter assured them that the
Americans would provide an acceptable
government and in the meantime he In
structed them not to pay the rebels
anything. The Negros commissioners
were delighted with their reception.
The United States cruiser 'Charles
ton'is coaling here preparatory to start
ing on cruise.
The United States gunboat' Benning
ton" arrived here today from the islant
Of Guam.
The United States transport "St
Paul. has arrived here from Iloilo, Blu
she did not bring any news Of import
ance.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25
Wool Growers Convention.

The Pacific Northwest Wool Grow
ers association will meet 10 annual con.
vention In Pendleton, Oregon, on
March 7th, 9Th aud 9th. At this meet.
Ing there will be gathered representa-.
tive sheep breeders from all parts OF
Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Mon
tana; experts from experimental sta
tions; prominent railroad representa-
tives; as we'll as several exhibits OF blood
ed sheep brought from the east. An at
tractlve program has been arranged, 10
which His Excellency, Governor T. T.
Geer, OF Oregon, will appear and deliver
an address.
Breeders of fine sheep are invited to
communicate with Mr.. C. B. Wade.
chairman Of the arrangements commit
tee, with reference to any exhibit they
may desire to take TO Peudleton at that
time.
Railroads will give low fare, prob
ably one fare for the round trip.
Pendleton business men will extend
to the visiting sheepmen such courtesles
as will bear out their reputation for hos.
pitality, and features Of entertainment
will be provided in addition to the good
program prepared.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Leaf turning on New Years 6ay u
conducive to good h.bitA Doubtless
many young hsarts to-day are iuss -
dsalrous 10 leave of all that has been
found unworthy, and stick TO the good
ship Wisdom, IA ia the day. roHe by.
Let them this New Years dny spy out
the land. count the snas~ they have
struck as they sailed along. and resolve
that they will steer clear 81 them In
tho future. Thus may they rise above
the Hesh and The devil. aud be atic
to walk among men ne was deaignet,
for man, when be wsa created a iis.lo
over than the angels.
To turn over new leaf IN not An
sssy task when cratic conduct and
years Of folly have scared the con.
science, hardened the hear, and blight.
ed ohs's reputation among bis fellow
men. Satan watts back tho leaves an
You turn. but sincere and long con-
tinued sforts will succeed. and you
can stand before men and angels re-
deemed from the bondage Of bad hab.
its-true victors I'm li,ss field.
Christmas with its merrymaklne and
good cheer hns departed. let us usher
In the New Year with such a rrnova-
ton OF the heart that the page. of
hfe's book for all the year will not be
suliied by records Of transeressiona.---
mary Sidney. In Farm Journal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

ing over to reputable surgeons and
physicians the dead bodies OF criminals
for disecting purposes, in the interests
OF anatomical science.
By Committee on Fish and Game !:
To protect fish and game, and to pro-
vide for the appointment of a state
game warden and deputies.
BY Wright: Levying special school
tax to establish and maintain system
of free schools.
BY Thatcher-To provide the child
rem attending the public schools OF Ida
no with free text books.
BY Campbell-Authorizing religious,
social and benevolent corporations to
mortgage or sell property held by
them.
By Daggett-The high license liquor
law, and providing that upon petition
to the county commissioners all saloons
should be closed from Saturday night
at 10 o'clock till Monday morning at
o'clock, and on each week day from 10
p. m. to 5 q. M, the day following.
By Ainslie-To improve for naviga-
ton the rivers OF the state Of Idaho.
BY Misunderstanding to railroads the
right OF way through state and school
| lands.
BY Notwithstanding the practice
of medicine and surgery and providing
for the organization of a medical board
BY Misunderstanding for the consol,
idation of incorporated cities, towns
and villages.
| By MISUNDERSTANDING road over.
seers TO seize and sell personal property
of delinquent road poll taxpayers.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

AN irrigation bill has recently
passed the Idaho legislature which
possesses some excellent points. Under
the provisions Of the bill, City or a ma.
iority of the land owners representing
one-quarter Of the land may petition
the board of county commissioners for
the organization Of an irrigation dis.
trict. If the board favors the petition
an election will be held In the district,
and II two-thirds Of the voters cas-, their
votes for 1t, the district will be declared
formed. The district may then Issue !
per cent 1920 bonds for the purpose Of
buying existing or building new irri.
CATION works. The expense Of operat-
Ing and maintaining the system ia to be
met BY tolls charged the consumers on
the basis Of the quantity used.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25
Loubet President Of France.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The Secre.
tary OF State has sent the following Gu
blegram to our EN- bassador at paris.
You Will appropriately convey to Pres.
Loubetthe Presidents most cordial con.
CALCULATIONS on his election to the chief
magistracy Of the French republlc and
the sincere wishes Of the government
and people OF the United States for con.
tinued welfare of the French Nation ;,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Mrs. upjohn--Our nj
ly-leAFnesi man. ] b
every word la the dFt1
Mrs. Dow nlei9h-Th4
preacher uses lots OF !
In the dictionary 81 al
une.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25
II Worried Ht,u

Mr. Bloggs-You see, my dear. my
salary Is small and nm not able 10 save
,, ! am continually troubled with
denly 80"
Mrs, Bloggs-Oh, don't bother about
, na', henry, You know I've got my old
u'aek siik dress that's nearly ms good
as new.--N. Y. World
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Jones Yes, that's capital photo.
olo man; but-er--you seem to look
$50 much younger and more cheer.
iul--tolller altogether. you know thsn
You do now. '
,. 3",i'n with sigh)--Ycs. that was
taken before ! was married; F.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Iimmins, do you know anything
about literature2"
"No."
Know anything about art?"
Nothing"
Know anything about muster"
Not rap"
ooodl Come over TO my room, pick
OUT a pipe and let's enjoy ourselves. -
Chicago Daily News.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Again the melancholy day
Is swiftly drawing near
When men will rsisa their hands nd sv.a,
on Tor smother year
WIN swear OF for twslvemonth more
Ard then. "a such men DO,
Forssitirg that they ever s1ors.
Baekslids In week or two,
Chicago Daily NsSs
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

MY dear" said Gsus
the other evening. M
now sIr~.. you have ~
I'm afraid | will hare q
trnsagance.
"Oh. yoa dear old a.
of yoas" abe eselaime1
make the cheek psyAl
won't you re hle.xo
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

ibid you ever In you1
4 RULED temper she
Certainly not, Henri
Mr.. Meekton: "oniy
now aud then. thatsA
Star.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Clara--1 cannot undl
He keeps on pulling 2
looking al II. /
Gertrude-There mu
the case.-N. Y. World
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Louise eoaxed her mother for m
hour before she secured permission TO
accept Mr.. Widderly's New Years Gift
''Well2"
And then he didn't send her any-
thing. '-ChicaRo Record.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25
A peasil

Teacher-What do |
by insomnia?
Pupil-That's whe]
awake all night tryine'
Puck.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

CIara-Thas handsod
peara 10 have taken q
you. Maud.
Maud-Y-~-a: ] cant
CIaraSor l.
Ma.lti--I'1i never spe
80 therw.--N. Y. Wee
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Mrs. Crimsonbrsk--
snail fourteen days z
travel . mile.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak
doesn't have TO walt q
Il on s,raight-Yonks1
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

A Woman suppes)
death was q great shec
The Widow-Not ~
tend the electrocutioa|
Y. Journal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

The postoffice department has ina,
shipped to Porto Rico four million
United States postage stamps with tho
words Porto Rico" printed over
each.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Tourist-Do you--
shoot men for wearing
Pieface Johnson-Y
wears 'em with sack CO
Enquirer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

n Great U~
Married yet, old me-
mo, but I'm engss1
GOOD az ,parried."
"It's better, II you o.
Y. Truth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Why did
large mirror near sne
Bntcher-To prcve
girls from watching
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-25

Raised In q rainy country umbrellas.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
MET HIS DEATH IN
THE YUKON'S WATERS
CAPT. DOUGLAS BARNES LOST
NEAR RAMPANT CITY.
Served as a Member of the Oakland
City Council and Represented So
lano in the Legislature.

ALAMEDA. July 27-Captain Douglas
G. Barnes of 637 Taylor avenue is sup
posed to have lost his life in the Yukon
on June TO- He was a member of the
Leonard party. which wintered al Ram
part City He had withstood the rigors of
the Alaskan climate better than the young
men of the party, although he was nearly
"A years old.
Captain Barnes had occupied much of
his time during the winter building a
small sailing boat. and it was while TAX
ing pleasure trip in the craft that he Is
supposed TO have perished After he had
cruised about for some time his friends
on shore saw his boat whirl around in a
manner that indicated plainly that the
craft had been caught in one of the
treacherOus whirlpoolS of the Yukon. The
boat Capsized and in a few minutes was
carried out of sight by the swift current
boat was found stranded on the shores OF
the river twenty miles from where 1t had
capsiZed. There is a possibility that Cap
tain Barnes saved himself and made his
cation with members of his party. An
Indian reported that he saw him clinging
to the bottom of the boat as it disap-
peared among the islands.
Captain Barnes was a native OF New
York. and would have been IA years old
next Tuesday. He came to California in
1S4q He established the first planning mill
in Oakland In 1859 and in the early sixties
was a member of the Council of that city.
Later he represented Solano County in
to Alameda eight years ago and lived here
until he went to the klondike He was
a prominent member of the Encinal Yacht
Club and was skillfu sailor. Mrs.
Barnes, a son, is in the employ of the
Southern Pacific Company.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY IN
THE DIVORCE COURTS

OAKLAND, July N.-Judge Greene TO-
dav granted Catherine Larseneur a di-
vorce from Dominick Larseneur on the
ground of extreme cruelty, awarding Gus
todv of the two minor children to plain
tiff and setting aside the homestead at
S15 Wood street as her separate property.
Grace D. Wentworth was also granted
= divorce from Nathaniel w. Wentworth
on the ground of desertion. The parties
we're married in San Francisco in 1887.
shortly after the birth Of child, about
TWO Years ago, the husband deserted his
family and went to Alaska and refuses
~ Esther T. H. Coffin has filed application
for alimony pending the trial or her oil
vorce suit against John H. Coffin. She
alleges extreme cruelty and asks that she
be Granted $12 weekly out of her cruel
enoIIse's weekly income of $40 as propre-
Tor of a candy factory in San Francisco
Mrs Annie Morris, a Seventh-day Ad-
ventfst residing on Grove street, has ap-
neaIed to the District Attorney for aid to
pprevent her husband getting a divorce,
siit for which he filed in Sonoma County.
she admits she left her husband a year
ago. but AYERS that it was owing to his
cruelty.
day by Judge Greene from Leon r. Levy
on the ground of desertion and failure to
Default has been entered In the divorce
eui+ of Fannie s. Beardslee against Fred
erick w. BeardSlee.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
Slashed With a Knife.

Edward Prendergast and c. E. Carlson,
while discussing the soothing qualities Of
VIII Fishers steam beer at Ocean View
last night, got into an alteration over
the merits of Prendergast's father as
citizen and representative of that ancient
burg. Carlson's remarks regarding Prem
dergast senior diSpleased the son to such
an extent that he smote the man from
Sweden over the nose with his clenched
fist. In retaliation for this liberty Carl
son drew from his pocket a small knife
and slit a cash in young Prendergast's
cheek regular miXup fight ensueo
which was brought TO an end by the APP
pearance Of Officers e. V. Herve and F.
w, Dassman, who placed the fighters un-
der arrest and locked them up. Prender-
CAST was booked for battery and Carlson
for an assault with a deadly weapon. 1t
required five stitches of surgeons needle
to close the slit in Prendergast's face.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
IN
ST. BRENDANS PARISH
Creditable and Successful Exhibition
Last Night to Help Clear the
Parish Debt

The ladies in charge of the Sacred
Heart booth of st. Brendans church fair
gave a delightful entertainment last even
ing in the parish hall on Harrison and
Fremont streets to help the preliminary
fund for the fair which is to be held in
September.
The programme was long and an in
teresting one The hall was crowded.
There was a cakewalk by little frankie
Buttner and Marguerite Cronin that cap
tured the audience a once, and there
were other equally entertaining numbers
by Professor Sandy, Miss lima McAvOy
Mrs. McGlade, Professor F. L. Miller,
Harry Wood Brown, S. Yale, Miss Ade
line Z. Birchler, Miss Loretto Hickey,
Miss Vivie Hickey, Herbert Ely, Orpheus
Glee Club and the celebrated Irish jig
dancers. Messrs. O'Connor and Kelleher.
The ladies having the care of the other
important booths of the coming fair in
tend 10 also give entertainments between
now and the opening of the parish fest-
val; and the common purpose of all the
public exhibitions is to raise money to
pay off the debt caused to the parish by
heavy assessments paid for grading and
street work.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
Joseph Smith Drowned.

The body of a man, probably
a mulatto, was found floating in the bay
Yesterday morning near the bulkhead Off
Howard street. between First and Sec
end. The deceased was five feet eight
inches tall, with black curly halr. Inc
clothes were of blue serge, the shirt Wnlte
and the shoes were laced. The body had
been in the water about a week. 1t was
taken to the Morgue
The body of the drowned man was lden-
tified last evening as that ,It,,6o Of IosePn pm
HOibrook. Merrill & StetsOn. According
to the statement, of his companions; he
worked last Tuesday and durnig the even
ing disappeared. A search was made TO
discover his whereabouts, for which the
firm was instrumental in securing detect
ives The dead mans father mas
been foreman of the plumbing depart
ment in the same store for over thirty XI
wears. He was about % years of age and
Unmarried. Whether his death was the
result of an accident or of suicide is qn- ba
known. but the latter theory is not pc
lieved as when last seen Smith was IN the
best of spirits.