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The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
would Not sufEer So Again for Fifty Time,
Its Price.

Would Not suffer So Again for Fifty Times
Its PFSee.
Iawoke last night with severe pains in
my stomache. never felt 90 badly in
all my life. When came down to work
this morning felt 90 weak I could hard
ly work. / went to Miller 4 McCurdy's
drug store and they recommended
Chamberlain's Coic, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. It worked like magic
and one dose fixed me all right. It GER
tainly is the finest thing ever used for
stomach trouble. shall not be with
out it in my home hereafter, for /
should not care to endure the sufferings
of last night again for fifty times its
price.-G. II. Wilson, Liveryman, Berg
ettst0wn, Washington Co.,. Pa. This
remedy is for sale by j. H. McNeely.
Colfsx; Bush 4 Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Mr.. ]. j. O'Quinn arrived IN Colfax
with his wife and child last Sunday,
and now has them installed in his
new home. he has been putting in
the past week listing the suits and
court records in alphabetical order,
and fling them numerically. The
clerks once is in better shape, and
things are more orderly and syste-
matically arranged than ever before.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
Ramon Beats Them AM.

Henry Bissell, Hatton, Arkansas, says:
cannot find words to explain the worth
OF Ramon's Liver Pills and Ramons Re-
lief also. ! suffered with bilious collie
for years, and the doctors faaled to do
me any good. cured it with Ramou's
Relief and Ramon's Liver Pills. have
sold drugs and medicines for n years
and have handled all kinds Of petent
medicens. Ramon's beats them all.
h.vs sold and used RamOn's for ton years
With always the greatest satisfaction.
Hundrsds OF customers viii testify that
that kamons Liver Pills are the best
family medicine they ever used. wish
every family had . trlal dose in their
house to-day For sale by J. v. LeSage
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
Notice Of Final Proof.
Department OF the Interior,
Land Office at New Orleans, La.
HMM

Department OIL the INTERIOR,
Land Office at New Orleans, La,
June Il, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before tie clerk OF
the district court at COlfax. La, on
July q. 1900, viz:
EARLY NJ. BARTON,
Homestead Entry IA ,934. for the east
half of the Sc or, and sc or of the ne
or, and sw or OF se or, sec. 8, town.
ship north, range west. He naMt 8
the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and culti-
walton of said land. viz: f. Bruner,
William Johnson. f. ). Murrell and
e. HI. Lewis. all of Grant parish, La.
WALTER l.. COHEN, Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Arkansas and Southern Railway.
Speaking of the A. & s. Railroad.
now building Southwark from Rus
ton to Winfield, the Sentinel
says:
"Capt Henderson, in company
with a New York prospector. stop
ped over here Saturday night on
their way overland to Colfax. Capt.
Henderson said he has decided not
to ask for an extension of the time
limit, which we mentioned last
week, but will try and complete
his road to this place before the
time expires, which is first of next
February.
The chief matter for speculation
in Grant parish just now is wheth-
er this road will pass centrally
through the parish, or to the west
and come by Colfax, as we intima-
ted last week. There is also sup.
position that the road may be in.
duced to 60 by Natchitoches, and
the people of that town are credit.
ed with Offering to build a bridge
at Grand Ecore if the road can be
influenced to come that way.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Mr.. Henry Bernstein, OF Mon
roe, was a visitor in Alexandria
last Monday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Miss Jessie Nugent left for her
home at Wilburn last Thursday
morning, after q pleasant visit of
three weeks She was accompanied
by Miss Fronie Price, who goes on
q return visit.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Mr.. Acy Hargis, who lives near
Pleasant Hill, DeSoto parish, was
in Colfax yesterday, for the first
time in several years. He is visit
ing his brother, Mr.. r. G. Hargis,
on Cane river.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

The easiest and most effective method
Of purifying the blood and invigorating
the system is to take DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. the famous little pills for
cleansing the liver and bowles. j. A.
HYDE.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Deputy s. NJ. LaCroix got in early
last Tuesday morning with VIM.
Thomas, white, who killed a negro
several months ago on Mr.. Heman
Smiths place. He arrested him in
Howard county, Arkansas.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Rev. n: s. Johns writes us word
that az he did not get Oh to the Dis
trict Conference at Bunkie, he will iii
his regular appointments in Colfax
on Sunday at noon and at night.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Miss Maude johnson, of Alex
andria, and Miss Daisy Dowty, of
Bayou Rapides, who have been
visiting Mira c. II. Teal, returned
home last Monday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

II had stomach trouble twenty years
and gave up hope OF being cured till !
began to nee Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t
has done me % much good call il the
savior Of my life, "writes w. r. WllksoD.
Albany. Tenn. It digests what you eat.
]. A. HYDE.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Mr.. VIM. LaCroix, parish treasurer,
informs M that be has received from
the general State fund $3.50 30 for
the public schools in Grant parish.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

"After suffering from piles for fifteen
ye7rs was cured by using two boxes OF
DeWitt's Witch Hasel Salve," writes w.
j. Baxter, North Brook. N. @. II heals
everything. Beware Of connterfeits. j..
Hvfia
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

ANTI-KREoN Tablets, the only laxative
digestive 25c cure for chronic chills and
malaria. No cure, no pay.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

We were mistaken Inst week when
We said Mr.. g. b. Mcknight had join
cd the Aasons. It was Mr.. r. E. Nc
Knight, Bob" instead Of bud, and
Bob SAYS he rode the goat in fine style.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Graduates hold leading positions all over the
country. distraction all personal.
Having numerous business connections ana
being universally and reputably known, We
have superior advantages In aiding students to
secure sltuationa
S0A store 10 connected With Souli College
IN which students do actual busineee with
the books r the latest labor saving forms.
Students enter At any time. English, Aca.
demie. Shorthand and Business schools. An
separate faculties. Send for catalogue.
AAdseoo GRO. S0ULH = oo1A3
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Miss Annie Hsdnot who has
been visiting relatives and friends
in Colfax for the past month, will
return home tomorrow.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

"DeWists Little Early Risers are the
finest pills ever used."-D. j. Moore
Millbrook, Ala. They quickly cure al
liver and bowel troubles. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
Mr.. w. J. Tison, of ward two, Wa
in Colfax on Wednesday.
Capt. G. H. Teal went to Alex
andria on last Sunday.

Mr.. T. G. Self, of Self, and Mr.. Geo.
Andre, were in Colfax on business last
Monday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
IN Joe ManethO,
IN hasJ H The FAMOUS
.R Saddle Stallion

VIII make the season Of 1900 at my
farm ON Red River opposite BOyce,
La, at $40 for the season, with re-
turn privilege in c;Ise Of failure.
DEsCsRIPTION AND PEDIGREE.
Sired by Manetho standard bred
trotting stallion, No. 39O5; chestnut
horse foaled March 10th, 1882, bred by
A. j. Alexander, WOodburn farm.
Kentucky. Sired by Harold, (sire of
Maud S., record 2O-x.) First dam
Mary Bell. dam of Pueller, record 2:2g,
(sister Of Dick Moore, record 2::.2A, by
Belmont, sire of NutwOOd, record .:
18z. the sire Of Manager, two year
old record 2:06.) Second dam Mary,
(dam Of Dick Moore, record 2:22H and
Mary Todd, trial In 2:24, and dam of
Crittenden, sire Of Mamie NJ, record
2:26h: by Monmouth Eclipse. Third
dam by Bertrand. Fourth dam by
| Kosiciusko.. Fifth dam by Gallatin.
Sixth dam by Celer. Manetho is the
sire Of Lizzie Harold, record 2:17. and
Dagnia, trial 2:17A. JOE MANETHO
is : years old this spring, Is hands /
inch high, weighs 1910 pounds, fine
form, style and action: natural sad
dler and producer of saddlers.
For further particulars call on or
address HEMAN SMITH,
BOyce, Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Cactus compound, . true laxtive tonic
h gusSanseed to sxpel your malaria, bill
iousnees. clear your complexion and in
crease your weight.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Mr.. Thos. d. Johnston, OF Hsd-
not, was in Collar on Wednesday
and Thursday, attending to bust
ness matters.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

sitions and Thousands Of graduatse in Rositione
o. erruu nHso1ess Co1rse, tneiudins Iua'
snokfnAID, fYRE.WRnue fHAeAAR0I, SkBf1AI1IA
nNThs Kentucky UniveFslty Diploma. unaer eea!s
awarded greduatss. Literary Courss free. Il desired
n orSr % kavs vssr Httvs vsaeA ~. ed1Fse eso
WILBUR r. SMITH, Lexington Ky:
Ness.-; Ks.ssety Usi.~s.y !ssesres, Ss@:ce' 80
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Mrs. Ed. Hickman and sons have
gone on . visit to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. e. NJ. Wells, OF Bayou
Roberts.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Mr.. j. N. Hyde, Of Clarence, passed
through Colfax last Wednesday, on
his way to Bunkie to attend district
conference.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

/ would call the attention OF all per-
sons interested in the improvement OF
Horses in this country to my fine Black
Percheron stallion, BRANDON" import
ed registered stock from France, bought
by me for One Thousand Dollars.
He will be found in charge OF colnpe
tent attendant at my livery stable in
Colfax, La. j. H. MCNEELX.
Feo. %, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
rrsr0COULE
COHH HRCIAI
COLLEGE,

new Of1eaoe, La
II years renowned rs = lead
or. MOI falHe promises made.
NO charlatanisSu practiced.
over 100 Gold and Silver Med
ala, Diplomas ETC., awarded
- by American and European
EXP osittons. Commercial
Course includes Expert Ac-
counting and Auditing, and
IL Cuafanteed Higher and
Superior TO any othcr In the
south. We own our college
building and have unequalled q
facilities and IN unexcclle0
faculty.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10
DINGMANS.

The necessity of rain is greatly
felt in our locality. The gardens,
buckwheat, the meadows recently
cut all need a good rain. In fact
everything of that description is
literally burning up with the intense
heat and for lack of moisture.
While moving away hay at Cen
terville on Wednesday of last week
ON the premises conducted by JOS
eph Jaeger at Centervllle. George
N. Jaeger, of this place, was caught
by the hay fork and carried up to
the first elevating pulley. One of
his hands was terribly lacerated.
and amputation of the little finger
was found unavoidable. Dr. Hughes
who attends the unfortunate man,
hopes to save the other fingers, but
it is still matter of conjecture if
it can be done. However it is the
hope of all Mr.. Jaggers friends that
no further amputation will be ne
cessary.
Ross Hornbeck, Of Philadelphia
but formerly of this place is visit
ing friends and relatives in town.
He states that his father, Ex-Judge
Hornbeck and family are well.
The Dingman boys and a nine
composed of Bluff House played sew
en- innings at Dingmans last Satur-
day which resulted in favor of the
Bluff nine by four runs.
The house of Harry Brisco at
Diugmans is being raised a story.
Joseph and Wallace Bensley are do
ing the carpenter work.
A number of boarders arrived on
Saturday afternoon to swell the
lumber already at and about the
village W. Ii. L.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10

Mothers endorss it, children like it,
old folks use it,. We refer to one
minute cough cure 1t will quickly
cure all throat and lung troubles.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10

ets is situated on the main line of the ID.
l. & w. r r in East Stroudsburg, in the
midst Of tn great resorts Of Monroe coun-
ty. Seven departments and courses. Un-
exccllcd facilities, strong faculty, high
standard maintained. Pupils coached free.
Glasses not overcrowded. No extra charge
made. II costs you 500 less per year We
paid nll the state mid to pupils the only
school that did this for tho spring term
In seven years we have not had a serious
case Of sickness. Elocution, College Pre-
paratory Sewing, clay Modelling Pastel,
etc, without extra charges. We secure
positions for our graduates.
For full particulars, catalogue and Ech
oes free, address
GEO. p. BIBLE, A. NJ, - Principal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10

One minute cough cure is the only
harmless remedy that produces inn
mediate results. Try it.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10
They Struck it Rich.

1t was a grand thing for this COM
munity that any firm secured the
agency for DR. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, the wonderful
remedy that has startled the world
by its marvellous cures. The furor
of enthusiasm over it has doomed
their business, rs the demand for it
is immenser They give free trial
bottles to sufferers, and positively
guarantee it to cure Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Group, and all
Throat and Lung Troubles. A trial
provesits merit. Price SOC and 81.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10
Astounded the Editor.

Editor S. A. Brown, of Benefits
vile, 5. c., was once immensely sur
prised Through long suffering
from dyspepsia, he writes, "my
wife was greatly run down. She
had no strength or vigor and suffer
ed great distress from her stomach +,
but she tried Electric Bitters which
helped her at once, and. after using
bottles, she is entirely we'll, can eat
anything Its a grand tonic, and
its gentle laxative qualities are splen-
did for torpid liver. For indiges-
tion, loss of Appetite, Stomach anu
Liver troubles it's n positive, gnaran
teed cure. Only SOC at all drug stoes.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10
All Around the County.
PAUpAC.

Richard Kellam who has beei
visiting relatives in this place was
called home by the illness and death !
of friend in Rahw way last Tuesday
Miss Louisa Buck, of Hawley, ar
rived here Saturday in order tn OPP
en- the Shiny Mountain School of
which she has been elected teacher
Mrs. Forman, of Brooklyn, is
spending n few weeks at Smith S
Summer resort.
Misses Isabel and Bessie Ansley
are spending their vacation with
their parents, George Ansley and
wife.
Squire Ben is not in the best of
temper just now, He unfortunately
sprained his ankle by stepping on a
small, round stone, which threw him
to the ground, and now he travels
with crutches while the air in his
vicinity is occasionally of an azure
hue. We hope he will soon be all
right again and that he will so walk
that he will not be downed by OBJ
stacles in his path.
The oil gentleman at Washington
/ who wears the striped trousers and
the high hat, has been meddIing
with our affairs. We don't blame
him altogether for we think he has
been unduly Influenced, but we do
think he should have investigated
before changing our mail service.
We cannot see who benefits by the
change, while we know that many
of us are sufferers thereby. We the
people had practically accomplished
rural delivery. We had accomdat
ing mail carriers, who left our mail
for us at our doors. Now some of
us are thrown entirely off the mail
route, and have to travel from one
to three milos to the office for our
mail or depend upon voluntary SER
vice Should you happen in this
section any evening except Sunday
you may see II very small boy carry
ing for him a very largo basket.
This is our new mail carrier who
with American foresight has en-
bracel the opportunity to gain a
few dimes. We have ondeavored to
ascertain why this change should
have been made. We were not con-
suited in the matter, and when we
did (too late) discover what was
about to happen our protest did nc
good. 1t seems to have been II case
of greed. There was prospect OF
contradicting to carry the mail over
the new route and of sub-letting
thus gaining perhaps a couple OF
hundred dollars per year. How the
buluS was lndlHScu we uO liOl kuON
but it is rumored that political in.
fiuence was brought to bear But
the present contractor could not be
prevented from underbidding an
this part of the plan has miscarried
We would not do any kicking in this
case il we the sufferers were in the
minority bat it is not so and we are
indignant that we should be made
to suffer while the change benefit:
no one. The majority of us are Re
; publican voters and we believe il
the principles of our party but WE
have become disgusted with the
greed of large and small fry politi.
clans and we propose to do our little
best when opportunity offers tC
show that the rights of the people
should be respected. DEFACTo.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10

A MFNDMENT TO THE CONsrfTU-
~ VION PROPOSED TO THE CirI-
IIENS OF THIS COM MMONWEALTH
FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR REJEC-
TION BY THE GEN ERAL ASSEMBLY,
OFTHE LTH OF PENN
SYLVANTA. PUBLISHED by ORDER
OF THE SECRETARY OF THE COM
MONWEAINH, IN PURSUANCE OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF THE CONS rITU.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing nn amendment 90 th Cunstitu-
tion OF the Commonwealth
Section l. BE it resolved by the Senatc
and House Of Representatives. Ot the Com
nonwealth In General Assembly met. Thar
the following Is proposed as amendments
TO the Constitution Of the Commonwealth
OF Pennsylvania, in accordance with the
provisions OF the eighteenth article thereof:
Amendment One to Article Eight, Section
One
Add at the end Of the first paragraph Of
said section, after the words shall be en-
titled TO vote at all elections" the words
subject however to such laws requiring
and regulating the registration of electors
as the General Assembly may enact" SO
that the said section shnll read rs follows:
Section T. Qualifications Of Electors.
Every male citizen twenty-one years Of
age, possessing the following qualifications.
shall be entitled to vote at all elections.
subject however TO such laws rcqur ng and
regulating the registration Of electors as
the Gen 9ral Assembly may enact:
He shall have been "a citizen OF the Uni
/ ted States at least one month
H9 shall have resided the State one
| year tor IT, having previously been quail
/ fled clectOr or native born citizcn OF the
/ State. h1 shall hu removed therefrom
| and returned within six months, immedt
/ atcly preceding the electiOn)
! He shall h We resided in the election dis
| trict where he shall offer TO vote at least
| two months Immediately preceding the
| election
| he shall have paid within two wears
State or county tax, which shall hav,
been assessed at least two months and pHit
mt least one month before the election.
Amendment Eleven to Article Eight, Sec
tion Seven
Strike out from said section the word
"but no elector shall be deprived cf tn
privilege Of voting by reason Of his nam
not cing registered ~ and add to said sec
tion the following words, but law regu
latng and requiring the registration o
electors may be enacted to apply to citie
only provided that such laws be uniform
for cities Of the same class SO that tn
said section shall read rs follows:
Section Uniformity Of Election
laws Ill laws regulating the holding O
elections by the citizens or for the rcgi.
tratIon of electors shall be uniform
throughout the State but laws regulating
and requiring the registration of elcctur
may be enacted to apply to cities only, pre-
vided that such laws be uniform for cite
of the same class.
A true copy Of the Joint Resolution
w. w. GRIEST,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10

Chinese are dangerous enemies,
for they are treacherous. That's
why all cOunterfeits of Dewitt 5
witch hazel salve are dangerous.
They look like DeWitt's, but instead
of the all. healing witch hazel they
all contain ingredients liable to irri-
tate the skin and cause blood poison
ing. For piles, injuries and skin dis
eases use the original and genuine
DeWitt's witch hazel salve
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10

Millions will be spent in politics
this year. We can't keep the cam
paign going without money any more
than we can keep the body vigorous
without food. Dyspeptics used to
starve themselves. Now kodOl dy-
spepsia cure digests what you eat
and allows you to eat all the good
food you want. 1t radically cures
stomach troubles.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10

p C. Rutan has opened his bicycle
and repair shop on Broad street,
where may be found "A good stock of
wheels and sundries, and an exper.
fenced workman in charge to make
necessary repairs. If
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10
What a Tale it Tells.

If that mirror of yours shows a
wretched. sallow complexion, a
jaundiced look, moth pathes and
blotches on the skin, itsliver trouble;
bur DR.. Kings New Life Pills regu
late the liver, purify the blood, give
skin, rosy cheeks, rich compile ction.
Only 25c at all drug stores
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Cons
= - L L 49, =. II 1 1.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the Commonwealth.
Section T. BE it resolved by the Senate
and House Of Representatives Of the Com
monwealth Of Pennsylvania in General
Assembly met, That the following is pro
posed as an amendment to the Constitu
ton Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvan-
in i'm accordance with the provisions Of the
Eighteenth article thereof
Amendment.
Strike out section four of article eight,
and insert in place thereof, rs follows
Section 4. All elections by the citizens
shall be by ballot or hy such other method
as may be pre"crbed by law: Provided.
That secrecy in voting be preserved.
A true copy Of the Joint Resolution
w. W. GRIEST,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-10

It will surprise You to experience
the benefit obtained by using the
dainty and famous little pills known
as DeWitt's little early risers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-02
The Death Record.

The following deaths for twenty-four hours were
reported at the Health Department up to moor
yesterday: Eugenia Cowarding, 20 years; Jane:
Smith, Gs years; Valentine II. Cumming, Go years
Bridget Murphy, 81 years; Walter Griffin, 81
wears; Henry Wendt "a years; Mary Curry, 81
years; Katie A. Scanlon, 20 years; Mary Vessels
% years; Percy Smith, S years; Thomas o. Wood
years; Thomas Z. Baily, years; Gladis +.
Clark, year; Clarence BROOKS, IL months; Bon
att Lyons, months; Leroy Deitz, months;
Edna Parker, 2s days; Jessie Dutch, 3 days;
Charles 4. Webster, / day.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-02
Petitions In nnnkruntcx.

Ignatius Dyer yesterday filed petition in
voluntary bankruptcy The petitioner states that
at present his occupation is that of broker.
but that formerly he was engaged in the grocery
business, as ". J. DYER Il Co. He lists his LA
tilities at SIO.iGs.2l. but makes no return OF
sets. Benjamin F. McCauley also filed petition
In voluntary bankruptcy. He states that former
ly he was engaged in the livery stable business
a: 1887 II and 1921 VI Streets. lie lists his La
bilties at 81, 12s.9s and his assets at S11 g6065
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-02

noon and evening.
Wildwood Vaudeville and dancing; afternoon
ard evening.
Glen Echo Plrk-Concert and Battle of Manila;
afternoon and evening.
Chevy Chase Lake-Music afternoon and illumi-
nations evening
Trains leave Chesapeake Junction daily, 10 n.
M, IL a. M, 9 p. m, 2. III, p. m, for
Chesapeake on the Bay.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-02
willis md Walton Released.

In the cases Of Charles s. Willis and James F..
Walton, charged with obtaining goods under false
pretences, Justice Cabaugh yesterday suspended
sentence and ordered the prisoners released from
custody Willis tried about two weeks ago
and convicted, and Walton pleaded guilty yes
,erday When Willis tried Walton appeared
as a witness for the Government