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Middletown transcript., 1903-11-07
THE TROLLEY ROAD

Mr.. Walter S. Letherbury who was re-
Gently made Superintendent of the
Odessa and Middletown trolley road is to
be congratulated for the interest he is
taking in the enterprise which is of great
Importance to the people of this COM
munity. MIR. Letherbury volunteered to
accept this responsible position without
compensation for the present, in order to
reduce the running expenses of the road
for the winter months when traffic will
in all probability be light, and through
his kindness the road will be kept in op-
peration and pay running expenses until
the line is extended.
We are informed by Mr.. Letherbury
who had an interview with Mr.. Tennis
on Thursday, that the road will positively
be extended in the early Spring, but at
this time it has not been definitely settled
as to what route will be chosen, but Mr..
William R. Polk who has been untiring
in his efforts to not only have the road
built but placed on paying basis, made
trip over in Maryland this week, taking in
Warwick, Cecilton, Frederi;ktown and
Georgetown, for the purpose OF ascertain
ing whether or not the right of way
could be secured, and he is highly elated
over the many words of encouragement
received from the people of our sister
state
10 the people of Middletown the Mary
land route would be preferable, as its con-
struction would mean great increase of
business from that fertile section, and
would offer an opportunity to its people
who are without ways of transportation
to reach both the railroad in this town
and the steamboat in Odessa.
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THE INSTITUTE

Prof. A. R. Spaid was in town on
Thursday completing arrangements for
the New Castle County Teachers Insti-
tute, which will be held in the Opera
House, this town, November 18th. 10Th
and 10th. Prof. Spaid is working hard
to make the 9th session one of the most
instructive ever given, and during the
coming week will distribute large oman.
tity OF advertising matter, which will
give the public an idea of the excellent
talent secured for their benefit.
The Teachers Institute has been held
in Middletown for many years, and it is
indeed very gratifying to our people to
know that we are to have the educators
OF this County as our guests once more.
At the coming session Prof. Spaid will
give the teachers an opportunity TO
choose for themselves where the next
meeting place shall be, and it is to be
hoped that they will be with us in 1904
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BOHEMIA MANOR

Mr.. Elwood Williams, of Warwick,
was a visitor at "shady Lawn" on Sun.
day.
Messrs. J. Leslie Ford and Charles
Cam, Of Kirkwood, spent Tuesday with
Mr.. Griffith Ellison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Jones and daugh-
ter Mary, of Kennedyville, are the guests
of Mrs. Annie B. Berry.
Mrs. Ann Shepherd and daughter, Miss
Fannie, of Middletown, spent Sunday
with Mrs. William Lake.
Misses Maggie and Sadie Tatman. of
Chesapeake City, spent last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lake.
The Bethel NJ. E. Sunday School is
practicing for its Autumn entertainment
TO be held in the church Sunday even-
ing. November 10Th. A very interesting
program is being prepared and all are
cordially invited to be present.
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CHURCH NOTES

The Rev. F. II. Moore will preach al
Armstrong; Chapel on tomorrow after.
noon.
The Rev. F. H. Moore will preach on
to morrow evening on "Saint Paul al
Corinth." A cordial invitation is ex.
tended to all.
Bethesda Epworth League meets in
the lecture room of the M. E. Church
every Sunday evening at 6.45 O'Clock.
Everybody is invited to attend. The
topic Tor tomorrow evening is "The
Power of Consistent Life" Neh. SO:
Rom 14:22. Leader, Mrs. Margaret Dar.
lington.
The Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian Endeavor of Forest Presbyterian
Church, meets every Sunday evening at
6.45 o'clock. A cordial invitation ia ex-
tended to everybody. The topic for to-
morrow is: "Great men of the Bible.
What Elijah teaches u.s." Kings 2:1-12:
Matt. liza; Jas. 5:17-1S. Miss Bernice
Metten, leader.
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ODESSA

Miss Ethel Mailly is spending thi'
week in Wilmington.
Mrs. George w. Davis is a visitor in the
City of Brotherly Love.
Mr.. Albert Posey, of Wilmington, was
the guest Of friends in town Sunday.
Miss M. Elizabeth Harper visited
North East from Friday until Monday.
Miss Lidie Rose, of Philadelphia. Wis
tied her sister, Miss Burdette Rose, last
week.
Mrs. William johnson has returned
after spending few days with friends in
Townsend.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris is beautifying
her residence on Main street by coat
Of fresh paint.
Miss Lillian Evans, of Philadelphia,
was the guest of Mrs. Taylor Athley a
few days this week.
We are pleased to learn that Mr..
Eugene Mccoy who is victim of typhoid
fever is some better at this writing.
Mr.: L. Scott Townsend and daughters,
OF Wilmington, are being entertained at
the home Of Mrs. G. L. Townsend.
Mrs. Alfred Stevens and son Preston
returned Friday after spending sometime
III Medford, N. j., and Chester, Pa.
A charge will be noticed in the time of
Sunday evening services Epworth. Lea
que beginning at $50 and preaching 7.15
T. M. All are invited to attend.
Don't forget the Rummage Sale which
is being held by the ladies of Presbyter-
ian Church in the room under Red
Mems Hall ON Main street. To-day and
tonight, they will have fresh cakes,
pies and candies for sale.
The following pupils of School District,
No. 81 and 6l4 deserve special commen-
dation for department and progress for
month ending October, 10Th. 1903: No.
Helen Townsend, Mary Aspril,
Emma Carpenter. Minnie Armstrong,
Alice Mccoy, Lola Harris and Madeline
Pennington. No. ELISA Muhlberger,
Jeanette Watkins, Mary Carpenter,
Emma Pennington, Frank Keen, Devaul
Helen Watkins and Mailly
Davis. No. 3.--Mary Evans, Rose Evans,
James Carpenter, Richard Rhodes,
Robert Heller, Norman Ward, Alice |
Croft, Elsie McClosky, Frank Bingnear,
Leon Buckson, Charles Clothier, Mil
1red Harris, Wilbert Ward, and Elsie |
Dulin.
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Church. The ladies having the affair In
hand will be delighted to see all OF their
i friends at the sale, and We predict large
attendance.
The finance committee of the Grand
Lodge of Delaware, A. 0. U. W., held
a meeting on Saturday evening and de-
cided that there is to be no assessment
| for the month OF November, there hav-
ing been no deaths in the order during
October. This is gratifying news, which
is all the more so when it is stated that
there is good balance in the treasury.
This makes three months in the year
when there have been no assessments.
The new proprietors of the Middletown
Hardware House, Messrs. S. V. and :.
G. Morton arrived in town several days
ago, and opened their doors to the pub
lie Thursday morning. These gentlemen
have devoted many years of their lives to
the hardware business, and no doubt
will meet with the same success in Mid
dletown that has been accorded their pre-
decessor. They have received during
the past few days large quantities OF new
goods, and hope to have things straight
tened out in short while.
Last Spring the Game Association, by
way OF experiment, liberated number
of Chinese Pheasants in different parts
of the State, but, on account of the great
expense, the amount was limited. Re-
ports from these birds show that some
have raised young, and if they are not |
molested or shot for another year or two,
the chances are that they will multiply |
and increase so as to make good shooting |
for years to come. If Sportsmen with
gun in hand should come across these
birds in the field, let them refrain from
shooting them, however, great the temp
tation may be to do so, for they are large
and beautiful birds. Such restraint will
be many times repaid in another year or
TWO, for these birds are sure to survive if
allowed to breed. They are hardy and
lble to endure cold and stormy weather,
make fine shooting and are excellent for
he table.
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SASSAFRAS

Mr.. Alexander T. Laws is still confined
to his bed.
They do say that there is to be a wed.
ding near town soon.
Business was generally suspended here
on Tuesday owing to the election.
Mr.. William Peacock, OF near Bohemia
Bridge, visited Sassafras Wednesday.
Mrs. John Clotlier is visiting her sis
tiers in Wilmington for several weeks.
Miss Lille Pierce visited her uncle.
Mr.. John Mcintyre, of Middletown, last
week.
Miss Beulah Crawford and mother, of
near Middletown, visited Sassafras on
Monday.
Miss Bessie Gunkel, Of Warwick, was
visited her sister, Mrs. John F. Ernest,
Wednesday.
We are pleased to state that Mr.. James
Jones is able to be out again after his
recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lucas, of Mt.
Pleasant, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Brice on Friday.
The cunning season opened here clear
and bright and there are as many gun
ners as there are rabbits.
Mrs. Louis Dreka who has been quite
sick for the past two weeks in Philadel-
phia returned home Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Ernest enter
tained her sister, Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
R. Price, of near Warwick, on Sunday.
Mrs. Louis Atwell and son and Miss
Edith Atwell visited her sister, Mrs.
Rachel Stradley, near Colts, on Tuesday.
The pastor of Millington is holding
series of revival services under the aus
pices Of the Asbury M. Z. Church at
Morgenec.
Miss Alice Dreka entertained last week
Miss Myrtle Templeman, of near Cecil |
ton, and Miss Ethel LoHand, of McDon-
ough, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Robertson are
entertaining her father, Mr.. Slaughter, |
and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick, all Of
near Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sylvester had as
guests on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Rosin and son Paul, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott Rosin and little son.
Mr. William Chamberlain, president of
the National Galyanizing Timing and
Supply Company OF Philadelphia, is yis-
iting Mr. Frederick Gressart.
Special Agent Plummer of the Post
Office Department was in Kent County
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last week making arrangements for new
rural mail route from Worton.
There were two funerals held in the
Rehoboth NJ. P. Cemetery on FRIDAY
last. A very unusual circumstance. NJ 3,
Mary F. Stats of Middletown, in the
morning and Mr.. Goldsborough an aged
citizen OF Townsend in the afternoon.
The social feature last week was the
elegant poultry and oyster supper given
here in the town hall under the auspices
OF the Jr. 0. U. A. NJ. 1t was both a
financial and social success. $5I.75 was
taken in and after all expenses were paid
about $38 was cleared.
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADE

HIGH SCHOOL GRADE
Grover Bender, Maude Deakvne, Lii
liam Solway, May Kumpel, Jeannettt
Schreitz, Harold Dawson, Mary Lewis
Rmma Kelley, Anna Denney, Louise
McCrone, Victor Jones, Ernest Sirman
Josephine Cochran, Harvey Voshell,
Helen Rowe, Emily Alice, Paul Marsh,
Ida Armstrong, Susan Arthurs, Nevada
Alrichs, Lillian Walker, Daisy Bender,
Isaac Gibbs.
DEPARTMENT NO. 2
Mary Beasten, Ada Scott, Lydia Dock
erty, Nellie Armstrong, Eccleston Marsh,
Mary Tolson, Florence Blome, Frances
johnson, Helen Shepherd, Jean Metten,
Alice Dawson, Edith Shallcross, Hilda
Wilkie, Reece Darlington, Mary Rich
ards, Blanche Deakyne, Benjamin Gibbs,
Joseph Walker, lola Buehm, Lillian Dow
ney, Wallace Daniels.
DEPARTMENT NO. 3
Elsie Boulden, Estella Beasten, Fan
ME McCrone, Helen Biggs, Annie Shall
cross, Pierce Donovan, Lola Carroll,
Lena Weber.
DEPARTMENT NO.
John Hoffecker, Della Muehlberg, Os-
car Minner, Edith Francis, Frank Rich
ards, Helen Mcdowell, Estella johnson.
DEPARTMENT NO. 5
Lily Scott, Beulah Jewell, Theodore
Whitlock, Burton Hall, Medford john
son, Margaret Reed, Evans Kennedy,
Albert Rhodes, Lemont Jones.
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One Price Store

Gold dollars are not sold
for so cents for only one
reason-that they are worth
a dollar.
That dollar which is not
worth 100 cents is not worth
30 cents if it is worth any
thing.
We do not claim to sell a
SIS suit for $3.50, nor any
thing for half price, but
when we sell a dollar IS worth
we give a dollars worth of
goods every time. Our
prices are not marked up
to be cut in half, and we
stand back of everything
we sell.
Should any article bought
here be unsatisfactory or
not reach your highest ex-
pectation, we will give your
money Instantly.
We carry a line of dress
goods. laces and embroid-
cry.
Clothing, boots and shoes.
A full line of Candee make
rubber boots and shoes for
Men, Ladies and Children.
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ROLLS OF HONOR

MIDDLETowN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The following pupils have obtained
80 per cent. or better for the month OF
October:
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1908 TOWN TAKES

Notice is hereby given that on all Town
and School Taxes for the year 1908, not
paid this month an addition OF five (5)
per centum will be added thereto. And
all Taxes for the years 1901 and 1902 not
paid by the first day of December next,
will be collected by law.
Look to your interest and pay now.
By order of Town Board,
TH0s. z. HURN, Collector.
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Notice to GUNNERS

We the undersigned owners and tenants
of certain properties in and near
Middle Neck, Cecil County, Md, to
give notice that all Cunning on our
properties must positively cease after
this date, and Owners of Dogs are
hereby notified to keep them off our
premises, or they will be prosecuted
- and heavily fined. This applies to ali
G. w .FLINTHAM,
WALTER BUCKWORTH,
w. d. BRADFORD,
JOHN J. SULLIVAN,
WILLIAM PRICE,
HENRY NEFF,
JOHN w. REDGRAyEs,
JAMES ROE,
GEO. w. GOLDSBOROUGH,
GEO. w. MERRITT,
JAMES DEVINE,
JOHN PISER,
JOHN J. DORSEY,
ARCHER CRAWFORD,
J. R. H. PRICE,
T. P. DEVINE.
GRIFFENBERG & SALMONS.
DEL, Oct. 26th, 1903.
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Mems Kirschbaum Cheviot Suits $40.

Mems Kirschbaum Cheviot Suits $40.
handsome effects mixed tweeds rough chevios and
gray oxfords The fit and making of suits is perfect
Mems Kirschbaum Suits. $12.
In Scotch weeds graysh brown paid and mixtures also
black lined and hand tailored Very stylish suits
Mems Kirschbaum Suits. SIS.
In black thibet and fancy mixtures single double
sack coats tailoring all that could be expected
OF fact equal the usual made at third more
Young Mems Fancy and Black Thibet
Suits, $40.
The tailoring of this grade of suits perfect every respect
we are more than proud of them.
Boys Suits, $3.50.
Age to 6 years In black hbe blue serge and grav mix
tues Making, lining and fit perfect every respect
Boys Suits, $3.50.
Age to 6 years. Here's made to sell at Tn bue
gray and brown. The entire lot fresh reduced prices
Boys Suits $1.5O.
Age to 6 good strong servceable suit worth
third more.
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MEMS AND 0I.lL.
YOUNG MEMS IIIIIIIIIIU

The world is filed with the ordinary. on1u
the extraordinary attracts attention these
days. Our Clothing Department is doing
things quite out of the usual; our sales for
the past month could not have grown so
much unless it had the Clothing needs of all
classes. First of all we are the sole agents
in this town for the famous Kirschbaun
Clothing, beyond all question the most sty.
1sh, best fitting, rsady-to-wear Clothes ever
produced These sell for bit more than the
next best, simply because the actual cost of
making 'is somewhat greater. The Kirsch.
baum Clothing has solved the problem cf|
correct attire at moderate cost
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CURRENT PRICES
MIDDLEToWN GRAIN MARKET.

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN W. J0LIs.
Wheat-No. $50 Corn
No. 2.....7S Yellow, shelled 30
Timothy Seed S. IS " cob ..... 55
Clover Seed ID 104c Oats ............... so
MIDDLETOWN PRODUCE MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY W. t. coNNELLEE.
Eggs, per doz z............................ 27
Country Butter, per tb................. tb. 2O@24
Creamery Butter, per b.............. 28
Lard, per fb. ............................. l1@13
Live Chickens, per fb.................. 12915
Potatoes, per basket. 30@35
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TIE TRANSCRIPT sl.Oo per year.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-20
SomerS News.
(COrreSpOndence.)


Mr.. p. Reyes and bride arrived
from st. Paul the last of the week,
and Monday evening they were sere-
naded by the band, after which they
proceeded to the hall where their
many friends were in waiting. A
lovely parlor lamp and upholstered
leather chair was presented by Mr..
Reyes many friends. Dancing was
INDUCED in until II, when the ladies
served coffee and cake. All present
had a most enjoyable time, and wish
Mr.. and Mrs. Reyes happy and
prosperous journey through life. as
we'll as many pleasant returns of the
evening enjoyment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Joy were at
Kalispell Saturday
A. B. Gorham and wife spent Satur-
day and Sunday at the county seat.
F. f. Hutchins and family were at
the hub Saturday, taking in the
sights.
Chris Cyr has returned rom Mis-
scuba. after two weeks visit with
his children, who are attending school
there.
Somers Jan. 10, 1908.
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Complete census of every county
and town Of Montana is given on the
Bees premium map. Pay six months
in advance and get one.
All Nations Grand Dance,

The Scotch, the Irish. the Germans,
the Scandinavians will be in it, Mu-
sic until you can't rest by Charles
Walker. with the bagpipes: Parent
& Chester's orchestra, Chris Nor
gaard's German band. Charles Walk
er. Andrew Dunsire, VIM Mcdonald
and others will dance the Highland
fling. the Highland schottiche, the
sword dance and others.
The Germans will dance the Finger
polka, the polka maZurka. the Herr
Schmidt, In Lauterbach and Hile
Hilo. the German vasouvienne and
others.
The Scandlnavians will dance the
Slang polske, the Halling and others.
All kinds of old fashioned dances
to suit young and old will be given.
Floor managers-Dr. Macdonald
Thomas Hanna. Chris Best. VIM. Nc
Donald. A. F. Leopold and Christ
Haugen.
Remember it on January %. 1908
Two little girls and two boys will
dance the Highland scottische and
SCothc reel.
The lodge room will be used n
connection with the opera hall for
cards and other amusements. Lunch
served in hall by the Model cafe.
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DOINGS.
Continued from page ~

present each bank pays $50, no mat
ter how much or how little its vol
ume of business may be.
Gltinan's bill, No. SO, provides
that the county treasurer must re-
quire bond from the banks with
which they deposit money.
Mobiles registration bill is to re-
quire registration every two years in
the country districts instead of every
eight years. and also provides for the
voting of those unable to register.
Hefferln's bill, regulating the
course Of study in the public schools,
provides that one course of study
shall be the constitution and civil
government of the United States and
Of Montana.
One new bill and two committee
reports was the net result of today's
session of the senate. After a 20
minute session the senate adjourned
until Monday afternoon at o'clock.
Senator Mahon's bill, fixing the
penalty for carrying concealed
weapons at from $25 to $500, was re-
ported back to the senate from the
committee On public morals with the
recommendation that it pass.
The committee on libraries also
made favorable report on the bill
relating to revenue for the state law
library.
Senator Albrecht introduced sen.
ate bill No. 10, making it a misde-
meanor for any person to hunt or
fish on the private grounds of an.
other. The bill went to Senator
Whipple's committee on public lands
Senator Donlan gave notice of his
intention to introduce a bill creating
two free university scholarships in
| each county in the state.
Senator Whipple gave notice of a
bill providing for the investment OF
state land fund.
| Before adjournment. Senator Ma
hon asked for leave of absence unit
Thursday. and announced pair with
Senator Bourne. Cullen asked fol
three days leave, and paired with
Maddox.
Senator Kohrs was granted leave
of absence until Thursday.
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INDIANS PREFER WAGES.
Biackfeet Go to President Roosevelt
With Request.

The Blackfeet Indians, whose res
ervatiOn is in Northern Montana,
are becoming civilized to the extent
of desiring to throw off the yoke of
primitive custom and becoming more
prominent among the human race as
mobiles worthy the tribute which they
claim as their own. They look upon
tons among them by their white
brothers as being little bit monoto-
nous, ana now they rise as one great
buck and seek the privilege of col
lecting the money which they claim
as their wages rather than to con-
tinue to accept regular rations at the
hand of the government. They be-
lieve the time has come for the dis
carding of the barbarian practices.
as they term the ration custom. and
the taking up of the white mans
burden and duty by doing the work
OF the white man. collecting the
wages therefor and spending the
money as they see fit and in accord
ance with the customs and practices
OF the white man, which they seek
to emulate in everything possible.
The Blackfeet are anxious to be rec
ognized as leaders In this reform
movement and they are headed for
Washington, where they will seek
an audience with President Roose-
welt. They will impress upon the
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DEPUTIES OBJECT.
Do Not Approve Of Commissioners
Idea of Economy

There is considerable dissatisfac-
among the deputies employed in the
different county offices over the ac-
ton of the county commissioners in
refusing to allow them the full COM
pensation for their labors, as is spe-
Gifted by law regarding the classes of
counties. When Flathead county was
advanced from the sixth to the fifth
class the deputies were entitled to a
salary of 500 per month. In their
desire to economize however, the
commissioners at their recent meet
ing declined to recognize this, and
passed resolution fixing the sala-
ries at $1,000 per year. The deputies
are much disgruntled over this ar
rangement of their salaries by the
county commissioners and will enter
protest at the next meeting. How
ever as the commissioners are the
doctors. the deputies are cautioned
to use moral suasion only, for if they
don't like their jobs-there are 9th
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chief magistrate the fact that they
are in favor of the plan proposed of
paying wages to Indians instead of
issuing rations.
The Indians are accompanied on
their journey to the home of the
great father by J. H. Monteath, agent
OF the reservation, and the party is
composed of Curly Bear, Little Dog,
Young Bear. Mountain Sheep, Two
Horns, White Grass, Joseph Tattsa,
John Miller and William Russell.
They will remain in Washington a
few days and put the case in a plain
way before the president and urge
him to take some action a: once in
the matter.
The Blackfeet, it is believed, are
acting in the capacity of agents for
the other tribes of the state now liv-
ing as wards of the government, and
that the desire expressed by them is
merely the unanimous voice Of the
red men of the state. 1t is the inten-
ton of the Indians to show by their
thrift. energy and industry that they
are capable of taking care of them
selves: that is, so long as the gov
eminent pays them wages. They
would rather enjoy the independence
enjoyed by their white brothers, in
that they might collect their wages
and dispose of them as they please.
They may be serious handicap in
the way of the Indians, for the gov
eminent may not see it the same as
are going to give it trial, anyway.