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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
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Tobn r. Marshall, of the Kansas City
MO bar; Mrs. S. D. Todd, of spott-
svIyania county, Va. w. F. Marshall,
q merchant at Hume, Fauquier county !;
Miss A. Eloise Marshall, George ii.
Marshall, of the Martinsville, Virginia,
bar, and Lindsay G. Marshall, editor Of
the Cambridge, (Md.) Daily Banner.
Mr.. Marshall was constant reader of
the Gazette and while on his death bed
requested that it be read to him.
Funeral services we're held at Leeds
Episcopal Church Monday afternoon at
3 O'Clock, and the remains were inferred
by the side Of his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
BASEBALL.

An interesting game OF baseball was
PLAYED yesterday evening at ColroSS
between the Baptist and the Nj. +.
Church South teams. The latter lost
their first game of the season, the score
standing IA to 8 in favor OF the Baptist.
This afternoon the Alexandra base,
ball team will play the ShamrocSs, OF
Washington, on the old fair grounds at
the head of King street. The manage
men; of the local team has made ar
rangements with a circus which Is lay
ing OFF, here 10 erect seats LOT Nv
people. and the game may be VII
messed with more comfort than ordi-
narily.
The Porlner baseball team is now
ready to arrange games with all teams
10 years and under, the Dnponts OF
Washington preferred. The line up IS
rs follows: Barrett and Cleveland,
pitchers; Lyles and Cleveland, catcheIs
Smith, first base; Maury. second base
Marks, third base Maulon, short stop ;
Gemeny, left field Kuhn, center field ;
Address challenges to Bernard Cleve-
land, st. Elmo PostoiHce, Alexan dria
county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Will PrObated.

The will of Mrs. Martha f. McWilliams
was probated in the Corporation Court
Yesterday. She requested that her hus-
band be appointed executor and APP
portions her estate among htr
husband and may Pearl Webster and
Ann Lynn Webster, and makes be-
quests to Henry Steadman, Cecilia
Milburn, Henry johnson and others.
The personal property is valued at
81, 800 The dwelling No. 227 south
Fairfax street is lett TO her husband dur
ing his life, and at his death to her
nieces, Anna L. and May P. Webster.
Her husband, who isappointed executor,
is directed to sell the house No. 22'
north Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
A Good Show.

In praise of Harris Nickel Plate Show
TOO much cannot be said. Mr.. Harris
has made for himself a name to be en-
We'd by the exceptionally high merited
performances he gives to the public un-
der his canvas. Many people came to
see the show yesterday, and those who
were fortunate enough to come saw one
of the best performances in circus ring
ever witnessed here. - Gainesville, Fla,
Sun. This show will be exhibited here
next Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
The Election.

The election today was devoid of ami
nation, and those conducting it had to
"kill Tine during the greater portion
of the day. Ideal election day weather
prevailed. No persons loitered about
the polls and voting proceeded slowly
As has been stated, the gentlemen noml-
mated for Alderman and Councilman at
the recent democratic primary election
had no competition. Mr.. +. A. Coakley,
independent democrat, however, autago-
nized Mr.. +. J. Palf, the democratic
nominee. The vote cast at $3.50 o clock
was as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Personal.

Miss Bessie Jones has returned to her
home in this city, after having grad
uated at Mount DeSales Institute, near
Baltimore.
Mr.. d. ]. Normoyle, of this city, is
i'll in Philadelphia from typhoid fever.
Capt. Herbert Bryant and MIR. }. 1.
Rnrke have returned from Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Police Court.

There we're but two cases on the docket
of the Police Court this morning. A
colored man had been arrested by Officer
Mayhugh charged with tresPassing upon
the property of the Southern Railway
Company. He was dismissed. A man
who had been taken in custody by OH
Ger Lyles charged with carrying conceal
ed weapons, was also dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Thrown From a Wagon.

Mr.. George X. Babeock was thrown
from his wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
freely and says it is the best linimen'
he ever used. Mr.. Babcock is a we'll
knoSn citizen of North Plain, Conn.
There is nothing equal to Pain Balm FOL
sprains and bruises. It will effect a
cure in one.tbird the time required by
any other treatment. For sale by
Richard Gibson and w. f. Creighton
q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Death of John r. Marshall.

Mr.. John r. Marshall died Saturday
night at his home near Markham, Fau-
ouier county, aged y years. Mr.. Mar
Shall was educated at the Virginia Mill
tary Institute where he graduated first
in the class Of 1851. He married his
cousin, Miss Angelina W. Noel, who
died in 1896. Six children survive him,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Cnrnoration Court.

Judge L. C. Barley presiding
A. w. Sinclair, commissioner, vs..
Daniel Whittier; final decree. -
Alexina Il. Peters We. Alfred l.
Peters; decree for divorce.
James McWilliams qualified as exeeu-
tor of the will of his deceased WIFE,
Martha E. McWilliams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Lansburgh s Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON, d. C.

F. II. Finley & Son, of Washington have
closed contract with L Shuman d Son for
80 gallons daily of their diamond f.
distilled water for table use and all other pur-
poses. Messrs. Shuman Il Son will take or
ders for the water and will furnish samples
upon request.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
The Market.
Georgetown. June l4.-Wheat 90aS1.06.
Worst ofalI Experiences.

Can anything be worse than to feel that
every minute will be your last? Such was the
experience of Mrs. 5. II. Newson, Decatur,
Ala. "For three years" she writes, ~ en-
dured insufferable pain from indigestion,
stomach and bowel trouble Death seemed
inevitable when doctors and all remedies
failed At length was induced to try Elec,,
trio Bitters and the result was miraculous.
improved at once and now Pm completely
recovered" For Liver, Kidney, Stomach
and Bowel troubles Electric Bitters is the
only medicine. Only Soc. It's guaranteed
by.E. $. Leadbeater 4 Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Correct Bathing Suits.
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 1ltb, F and G Sts., N. w.
WASHINGTON, D. C.

All doctors and druggists recommend a
pure water, and distilled is the only strictly
pure water to be had. +. III. Finley q Sons
''Diamond Fi palatable distilled water
meets all requirements and is the only water
of the kind on the market.
ia1I 1U
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

HHASONIC-A called meeting Of ALEX
WI NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LODGE, No.
%. A., +. & A. NJ, will be held at their
temple TOMORROW "wednesday at 8 p;
m. for work. Bv order Of the Worshipful
Master. J. S. DOUGLAS, Secretary.
in11 Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

Steamed Hard Shell Crabs, Deviled Crabs
ard Salad, prepared from steamed crabs OF our
own picking, are relished by every one;
Rammel's Restaurant. Home 'phone 6S. Bell
'phOne 1863.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

Orders for F. II. Finley & Sons 'Dia-
mond Il" distilled water can be left with ID.
Shuman & Son, Claude NJ. Lennon or at any
hotel or restaurant in Alexandria,. or by
postal card to F. II. Finley Son, Washing
ton, ID. c.
;ofi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For THIS Sec
tion fair tonight and Wednesday warner
Wednesday light to fresh southeast 10 sou'n
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

Deviled Crabs are made fresh twice daily
at Rammels Restaurant-at five o'clock in
the afternoon and eight o'clock in the even
ing Both phones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Local Matters.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:33 and sets 7;2S'
High water at S:19 a. m. aud S:4s p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

White Organdie,
12le, l5c, zoe, 25c, SOC, SOC yard.
White India Linon,
l0c, 1910, l5c, 20c, 25c, 95c yard.
White Persian Lawn,
1910, 15c, zoe, 25c, 35c yard.
White Null,
l5c, zoe, 25c, 95c yard.
White English Long Cloth,
lac, l5c, lSc yard.
White Checked Dimity,
10c, 12lc, 15c, lSc yard.
White Striped Dimity,
lOc, 12lc, l5c, lSc yard.
White Mercerized Cheviot,
15c, 2Oc, 25c, 95c yard.
White Basket Madras,
l5c, lSc, zoe, 25c yard.
White Satin Damask,
25c, 29c, S5c yard.
White Duck,
l0c, l24c, l5c yard.
White Pique,
lOc, 1876, 15c, zoe, 25c, S5c yard.
White Dotted Swiss,
124c, 15c, 1Sc, zoe, 25c yard.
White Silk Pongee,
15c, S5c, 39c yard.
White Galatea,
Yard l5c.
White japanese Wash Silk,
Yard Acc.
White Silk Batiste,
Yard 25c, 95c, 99c yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

F. II. Finley & Son, of Washington, have
closed a contract with L. Shuman < Son for
80 gallons daily Of their Diamond II" dis
titled water for table use and all other pur-
poses. Messrs Shuman x Son viii take or
ders for the water and will furnish samples
upon request.
igll d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

DUSSES for the Seminary will leave cor
- ner King and Washington streets, Thurs,
day, June l6, and Friday, June Il, at 3 and
1880 o'clock a. m. Tickets at Aliens drug
store SOC n round trip.
;afi QtH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

A regular meeting OF the Cl'y Ooun0ii
will be held tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh& Bro,
Washington's Favorite Store.
WHITE
SUMMER
SPREADS.

A splendid variety of them to select from,
and at prices that are very much lower than
such qualities are usually sold for.
sl.OO Full Size Crochet OMIT, four pretty
designs; good weight; will launder cas- 2OC
ily hemmed ready for use......"......... "
SIPS Full Size White Crochet Quilt very
close in weave hne quality Of yarn used.
Six beautiful Marseilles designs. M
A good weight for summer wear. 'oO
$3.50 Full Size White Crochet Quilt five
handsome. heavily raised designs; spread
that is a distinctive value. Our G1 Dr.
Full Size White Dove Dimity or "Pique"
Quilt. This is the ideal summer spread.
Iaunders as easily as sheet. and wears
splendidly. Always looks well. 81 CT 10
value $l.79. Three-quarter size..." ~ ~
$500 Cut-out Corner Crochet Quilt; fringed
on all sides makes an even drapery on your
metal bed fits snugly round the 81 70
post rOds........ ............'....'.. '''''' '
$3.50 Satin and Tufted Marseilles Quilts
eight most beautiful all-oyer, fern leaf and
medallion designs. This is an extraordi nary
value, made possible by an early CT OK
purchase at a special price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

New York Rockaways and Little Neck
CLANS on half shell. Rammel's Restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

cox & GORDON MISSOURI HAMS,
small siz 5, just received by
j. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
DRY GOODS.
Swan BROS.
424-426 King Street.
BELL TELEPHONE.
Dainty White Goods.

Our large variety of Imported and
Domestic White Goods are the best and
latest. to be had, and buying in large
quantities, as we do, direct from the
manufacturers enables us To quote the
lowest possible prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14

GOOD ROASTED COFFEE, 14c; other
7'"'N J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Special Reduction
in White Goods.

We offer at a reduction nine pieces of
very desirable White Goods. Usual
price, 124c, 15c, lSc yard.
Reduced to 94c yard.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
MONTANA RUFEIANS
MOB AN EVANGELIST
Give Religious Worker Coat of Tar
and Feathers and Order Him to
Leave Town.

HELENA, Mon. March An evan
gelist Of the name Of Bidwell. who has
been holding services at Dillon FOR
some time, was taken out Of that town
by crowd Sunday night. treated to a
coat Of tar and feathers and then re-
leased on his promise that he would quit
the place by 8 O'Clock last night. Bid
well. who is accompanied by his wife
has made eight or zen converts during
his reviS al services. He and his follow
ers were accused Of having caused trou-
bic I'm several families by working on
the feelings Of nervous women.
While the revivalist and his followers
were holding services large crowd
gathered in front Of the building where
they were. Windows were broken. doors
smashed In. and the meeting dispersed.
The evangelist jumped through a win
dow. carrying the sash and all with
him. and then concealed himself in an
adjoining house
Finding that the object Of its attack
had escaped. the crowd started to find
MN, and some hours later discovered
his hiding place. He was escorted out
or town about a mile and there treated
70 a liberal coat OF tar and feathers
The Washington times., 1904-03-02

PANAMA. March All efforts to
unite the political factions here have
eliminated in dismal failure. and loud
murmurS Of discomfort are heard on
every side. Even before DR.. Amador
had been inaugurated as President his
prospective policy was made the target
OF bitter attacks: the original murmurs
OF dissatisfaction have swollen into a
loud chorus OF vituperatiOn and an is
sue between the races has been forced
TO the front.
Negroes. who once dominated in the
politics Of the isthmus. have thus far
been sighted in the distribution OF Of
fees. and some OF their leaders at
tempted TO retaliate by notifying their
friends and sympathizers not to attend
the inaugural iOn ceremonies
The absence Of many members OF the
national assembly when Or. Amador
took the oath OF Office in the Cathedral
Plaza caused general comment These
delegates. after having elected him by a
unanimous vote. sought to slight him at
the outset OF his official career and re-
fused 10 attend the public reception
given in the government building
A combination seems TO have been
made 20 injure his administration. and
the result may be quickly shown by
legislation tending to hamper and to
harass him. Already IL Is freely pre-
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
WEBSTER, OF OMAHA, MAY
BE R00SEVELTS MATE
Coming to Washington to Have a Con-
ference With President.

john I. Webster. OF Omaha. who will
be supported by Nebraska for the Vice
Presidency. will visit washington in a
few days, and have a talk with the
President Undoubtedly he will endeav-
or to ascertain the sentiments Of the
President on the question whether he
would be suitable as a running mate.
Nebraska Senatorial politics is Just
now occupying much attention at the
hands OF the delegation IN Congress
from that State. The question at issue is
whether the State convention shall ex-
press itself on the Senatorship. A large
number OF candidates for the Senator
ship TO succeed Mr.. Dietrich are spring
ing up. one Of the most prominent OF
these is Representative Burkett Auditor
Andrews, OF the Treasury Department
form Fly one of the Representatives
from the State. Attorney General +. n
Prout G. .. Whedon, OF Lincoln. ex-
Representative y. j. Hainer OF Aurora
and w. II. Wilson. OF Lincoln. are 9th
ers I'm the field.
No action has been taken by the Pres
ident in the case OF United States At
torney Summers. Of Nebraska 1t is con
coded by the adherents Of Summers that
he will have 10 go. Just when he will
be displaced is unsettled.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
THE WAR
IN THE FAST
West, North and South That Stulrt's
Dyspepsia Tablets Are waging Against
All Forms of Stomach Trouble, Can
Only End One WAY.
Dyspepsia win Be Driven Of the Earth

The great and effective work OF
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets is no longer
connned TO America They are bef,. o
used now all over the world for their
fame has spread throughout foreign
countries and they cure dVsDensfa IN siI
lands and all climates lust as well a.
they DO at home. In fact, surroundings
ana conditions never intefere with tho
successful work Of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets, not even the conditions OF the
stomach itself. They go ahead I'm their
own natural way, regardless Of the
stomach. and digest the food that the
bad stomach cannot digest, and permit
that organ 70 do just as IL pIeases. rest
up. take a vacation, get Well, or what
not The stomach. however ALWAYS
makes IL a point TO get well when 1t
has nothing else to do. That's what
stomachs always have done and will
continue 10 do when they have the op-
pOrtunity.
- prescribe Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
for ali cases OF stomach trouble. / have
tried many prescriptions, in Iuding a
number or my own. but find nothing
that gives such universal relief as this
remedy. They are natural, harmless
and thoroughly effective in their work
and while | have a natural antipathy to
patent medicines. / do not hesitate to
prescribe and recommend Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets on all occasions"
StuartS Dyspepsia Tablets are for sale
by all druggists a 30 cents a box They
are so well known and their popularity
is so great that q druggist would as
soon think Of being out OF alcohol or.
quinine. The above testimonial OF the
physician is no exception. In fact phy-
sicians are prescribing them all over
the land. and II your own doctor IS
real honest with YOU he Will ten Won,
frankly that there Is nothing on earth
so good for dyspepsia as Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
TO TEACH CARE
OF THE INSANE
Harvard and Simmons Join
in Philanthropy.
EXPENSES WILL BE SHARED
BIackett, of Johns Hopkins, Will Be
Director of New Training School
Located in Boston.

BOSTON. March 2.-Harvard Cniver-
sity and Simmons College. the former
tho oldest and the latter the newest in
stitution OF higher education I'm the
country, have united in the rgan!zation
of a charity training school. the sole
purpose OF which VIII be the education
Of men and women in the practical adj
ministration Of public departments OF
the poor. insane. and criminal
JeffTCys r.. Bracket. OF johns Hop
kins, viii be the director OF the new
school, which will be located in Boston
as q part OF Simmons College which be-
gan its career year ago.
When the directors of Simmons Col
lege conceived the idea OF such a school
OF practical philanthropy Harvard asked
that IL be allowed TO toin that men
might enjoy the courses as well as
" Omcn.
Harvard will pay half the cost Of the
enterprise.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
Count CaSSir1i Tries
To Save Russian JeW
Aged Father Accused of Numbering Daugh-
ter Who Came to America to Escape
Advances of Worthless Lover.

Count Cassini. the Russian ambassa-
dor. has interested himself in a case
brought to his attention from Boston,
in which it is proved that an aged Jew
in Russia is about to be tried for muir
der which he never committed, since the
supposed victim, a young girl, IS alive
and well. and was only a short time
ago in Boston.
The commissioner Of the local immi-
grafton bureau in Boston has signed an
affidavit declaring that the old man :
daughter, whom he is supposed to have
killed. arrived in Boston recently on
the Canopic, and not having the proper
papers was deported. She is now sup
posed to be stranded in Liverpool. Her
father Is aresident Of Novgorod- Violin
sky. and IT Is said that sentence will
be passed upon him of exile to Siberia.
Ambassador Acts.
As soon as the matter was brought to
Count Cassinis attention he said: Il
will at once notify the Russian consul
general In New York to look into this
II there is danger of the true facts
not being known in this case humanity
alone would be sufficient to prompt i'm
mediate action. We shall have our law
yers in New York. Coudert Brothers,
at once make an investigation" In ac-
cordance with this opinion Count Cas-
SIM promptly filed a dispatch with the
New York consulate asking for Informal
ton. The ambassador is guided by pure
~ humanitarian motives, as the case
does not strictly come under the juris-
diction of the embassy.
The mistake. If such has been made.
was due to no carelessness on the part
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
Race War in Politics
NOW Evident in Panama
Negroes Who Once Dominated the ISthmus
Feel Sighted at Being ignored in
the Distributors Of Offices

1ictad on street corners that the first
cabinet cannot endure many weeks. and
that its head, Thomas Arias, will 10
forced 10 retire.
Mr. Arias' selection for the post OF
minister Of government, corresponding
OF State in the United States has been
condemned by many political enc mics,
who have sunk individual differences in
uniting against him. one negro ia
known TO have refused 10 enter the
cabinet upon learning that Mr. Arios
was 10 be at It's head.
The race problem has long ranklcd
Panama Negroes form very copsid-
cradle portion OF the population, and
they once held the vast majority Of de-
sirabIe public Offices. The white aristoc-
racy looked with contempt upon politics
spOils
The Washington times., 1904-03-02

Wont advertisements and subscriptions
for the Evening and Sunday Times will
be received at any OF the following
branches 1t regular Office rates: Library
Pharmacy. I'd St and Pa. ave Sc; VII
NV; William @. Gentner, cor 18th and u
SITS. NV: l.. French Simpson. cor 18th
st. Rhode Island ave. and r st NV
Theodore A. T. Judd. cor. eth and SITS
sW.; W. Armstrong, cor. 9Th and II SITS
ne; Charles Fl. Blumer. North Capito
and r SITS. ne; r. A Veitch goth and y,
SITS. NV: II. a. Yates, ne. cor 9Th and u
SITS. NV. Quigley's Pharmacy. 21st and C
SITS. NV. O'DOnnell Drug Co. Sth anC
G SITS. Sc: w. H. Clarke. 1918 32d ST. NV
Anacostia - Bury's Pharmacy, corner
Monroe and Jefferson SITS.
Petworth-Johnson Drug Co. 1901 New
Hampshire Ave.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
WILL MAKE VICTORIA
A SECOND GIBRALTAR

SEATTLE. Wash. March 2.-England
IS hurrying supplies. guns. and ships 20
Victoria. and plans TO make the CAPT
tai OF British Columbia a Western CT
braltar.
These preparations for defense have
been long in progress. but it is only
since the war In the Orient began.
with the possibility that England NAV
become involved, that the work has been
pushed with energy
IL IS generally known that the SQUAD
ron is TO be enlarged greatly by vessels
now rounding Cape Horn. and immense
picces Of ordnance are on the wav FROM
NoOlWich.
The range limit OF the old guns Is sew
en- miles. but the new ones will greatly
exceed this distance
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
Bismarck and wilhelm.
DON'T WANT SOLDIERS
CHARGING OVER CROPS
Middletown Farmers Object to the
Army Maneuvers.

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y. March 1.-The
War Departments proposition to ac-
CURE the consent of owners OF a large
tract in this vicinity for the purpose OF
holding annual maneuvers Of troops was
submitted today TO a large meeting OF
farmers by Captain Moss OF the United
States army.
Captain Moss made an earnest plea
on behalf of the Government: but IL was
unanimously rejected by the farmers.
who feared that much destruction OF
property would result from the move
ments OF large bodies OF troops.