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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
WILL LICENSE DEALERS
In Milk in Montpelier, 1t Was Decided
Last Evening.

The Montpelier board of health last
night decided to take steps under a
recently enacted law to require milk
pedlers to become licensed. It was de-
cided to send out notices that the dealers
would have to comply with the require
ment DR.. Lindsay, the city health Off
Ger, stated, however, that he did not
consider that the tuberculin test would
have to be included in the examination
which preceded the granting Of the Ii
.eenses, as all the cattle had been tested
within a year.
The state board Of health wrote to the
Montpelier board also respecting tu-
berculosis exhibit to be held in Mons-
pelier if the people and the officials care
for it. The proposal is made to have the
exhibit IN armory hall at some date 70
be decided later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
GRANITE CUTTERS STRIKE.
Six Men Employed BY Contractor Quit
Work at Fitchburg.

Fitehburg, Mass, March 25.-Six
granite cutters employed by F. NJ. Nc
Cauliff, who has the contract for the
foundation Of the manual arts school
being erected by the state, went on
strike yesterday. The men claim that
some of the rough stone which was
brought to them to be cut was quar-
ried by non-union men and for that
reason they refused to work upon it.
+, A. McAnliff, the contractor, said
today that he was unable to get cer-
tain grade Of stone in his own quarry
and was obliged to get it from his
hrother's quarry, which adioins his. He
'tated further that bis brother does not
ecognize the union in the employment
i men, but pays the union scale Of
rices.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
PRISONERS TRANSFERRED.
Because of Crowded Condition at Chit
tenden County Jail.

Rutland, March 25--Under a new
law which gives the state executive au-
thority to order transfer Of prison
ers from one county to another when
any Jail is over crowded. batch of 10
prisoners were brought to this city yes.
terday afternoon from Burlington and
lodged in Rutland county Jail.
Sheriff Allen of Burlington and an as
sistant, who were in charge of the pris-
oners, said that the Chittenden county
Jail had more boarders than it could ne
commodate and Governor Prouty was
asked to authorize the transfer. This
is the first time that the law has been
put in operation in this part of the
state
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.
Weston, The Aged Walker, Making
Good Time to Coast.

Rochester. n. Y, March 25.-Edward
Payson Weston arrived in Rochester al
3 o'clock last night on his cross coun.
try walk and at once proceeded TO the
y. NJ. c. A. building where he gave an
address to a large audience. The vet
eran pedestrian came into the city in
a light rain, which had been in pro-
gness for some hours and had made
walking somewhat disacreeable. Weston
was in good form, however, and q little
over an hour ahead Of his schedule. lie
made 50 miles yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
DEATH OF A vErRAN.
Henry Buckminster Was Severely
Wounded at Cold Harbor.

Sc. Johnsbmy, March 25.-Henry
Buckminster, aged 65, veteran of the
Civil War, died yesterday morning from
a paralytie shock. the fourth in three
years He was born at Concord and en-
listed from this town in CO. A, 18th Yer
mont infantry, November 30, 1868. lie
served in the second division Of the
sixth corps under General Meade at
Spottslyvania and Cold Harbor. In the
Atter engagement he was severely
wounded and remained in the hospital
until his honorable discharge from the
service june 10, 1855. lie leaves 4 wife
and one son, aged 1s,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
TAFT HELPED HIS WIFE.
To Entertain Ladies, Foregoing His Us
nal Horseback Ride.

Washington, March 25.-AIrs. Taft
was hostess yesterday at q tea at the
White House with the wives and daugh.
ters of senators and representatives as
her guests. It was the largest after
noon social function of the present ad-
ministration. President Taft gave up
his customary horseback ride and was
present to help receive the ladies.
In the receiving party were Mrs. Knox
Mrs. Wickersham and Mrs. Never.
Mrs. Herbert Parsons of New York.
poured tea.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
NO eRoeREss MADE.
Clerks Turn Down Another Proposition
and Put Committee to Work Again.

At the meeting Of the Clerks union
held last evening, no progress was made
towards reaching an agreement with the
Merchants association. 4 proposition
from The Merchants association WAS dis
cusscd at length. but the Union refused
to accept It, and instructed their COM
mittee to try again.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
MAY SETTLE TROUBLE.
sussia's Formal Acceptance of Austna's
Annexation Scheme.

Paris, March 25.--Advioes from Wen.
na say that Russia has formally an.
nouneed to Austria her acceptance Of
herzegovina. It is thought that this
action viii clear the Balcan situation
as Il rohs Servia of her enly prop in
the event Of going to war with AUS
tEia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
HENRY C. IDE NAMED
AS MINISTER TO SPAIN
President Taft Selects vermonter For
This Post-Leishman Named to
Succeed Griscom at Rome.

Washington, March 25.-J. G. A.
Leishman of Panama was nominated
today by President Taft as ambassador
to Italy TO succeed Mr.. Griscom. Henry
Clay Ide of Vermont was nominated to
be minister to Spain. Others were also
named.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
BOY UNDER ARREST
Is Charged With Criminal Assault on .
Young Girl.

Bristol, March 25.--Guy Rutchins, Is
years old. was arrested Tuesday by
Deputy Sheriff G. S. Farr and locked up,
charged with rape. His victim was
Ada, the seven-year-old daughter Of Mr..
Marselles of Starksboro. A hearing was
had before Justice Bosworth and he was
taken to Middlebury yesterday by Dep
uty Sheriff Farr.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
Franklin voters to Talk sehOOlhOuse.

st. Albans, March PA special town
meeting will be held in Franklin on
Tuesday, March 80. to consider building
"a new sehooThO0se or repairing the Old
one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-25
GAVE "vERMoNT DAY"
And 1t Proved to Be Delightful Affair
at Congregational vestry.

vermont day" was observed yester.
day afternoon by the Ladies' Aid society
Of the Congregational church. The yes.
try OF the church was filed in conse.
quence, and all were fully repaid for
going After quotations and incidents
pertinent to Vermont, had been given by
those present, the following excellent
program, each number being especially
well rendered, was enjoyed.
Solo, Voices Of the Wood" ,"....,..
..............M Mrs. Nellie L. Brafey
Paper, Historical Spots in Vermont"
...................M Mrs, L. NJ. Ayerill
Selection Schuman ladies' quartette
Poem, MY Uncle Jerry" ,.........
..,............. Mrs. S. NJ. Chandler
Paper, 'I.afayette's Visit to Vermont"
............., Mrs. II. o. Worthen
Poems, "A sprucy Legend toriginall
"An Indian Legend ...,...
............., Mrs. X. "A. Hoar
Selection Schuman ladies' quartette
At the close of the program sugar on
snow and plain doughnuts and pickles
were served, and another of the delight,
full afternoon soeals which have been
given by this society was brought to a
eloan
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Jake Borah, the noted Colorado
guide. who accompanied Mr.
Roosevelt on several OF his hunt
ing expeditions in the west. ar
rived in Paonia last evening with
a fully equipped party of eastern
hunters and will hunt bear in the
hills above here. They started GU,
here.this morning.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

In another part of this paper
will be found most comprehen-
sive report of the road work done
in this district during the first
quarter of A. L. Roberts admin
istration of its affairs. We think
the report is sufficiently detailed
to carry the necessary informa-
ton to any mind. AT least it is
what the taxpayers wanted and
they may now have it in docu-
mentary form to file away.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

We are investing many thous-
ands of dollars in Paonia, Cedar
and Lilylands. These properties
are rapidly increasing in value.
1t you want to lend your money
on the best of security at one pei
cent. per month or if you want an
excellent investment see
/. d. MCFADDEN,
Paonia. Colo.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

The time has come when people
want Coupon Books at discount
for cash in preference to any
other system of doing business
at the PEOPLES MEAT MARKET,
PHIL EIsENKRAMER, Prop.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

{. c. Cherry spent two days in
Crawford this week during which
time he purchased 40 tons of oats
for the ]. V. McClenathan Mer-
camille Company. They were
bought for immediate delivery.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

John A. Dietsman. a gentleman n
who lately arrived from Wiscon-
sin. this week purchased eight
lots opposite the A. b. Mead pro-
perty on Main avenue from Z. J.
Mathews for a consideration of
81 400 and intends to begin the
erection of fine residence i'm
mediately.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

DR.. Fisher, EYE, EAR. NOSE
and THROAT Specialist. Mont
rose and Kansas City. will be at
the BROSS House. Paonia. Mon
day. May 10th. to treat and oper-
ate upon the Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat and to Fit Glasses Cor
rectly.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

r. c. Dewing and F. Roack. of
Chicago. arrived in Paonia last
evening. These young men will
spend the season here and learn
how to raise fruit.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson Boggs,
who came over to attend the fu-
neral of Mrs. Boggs' father. Mr..
Decker, which was held here last
Saturday returned to their home
in Cedaredge Monday morning.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Professor Thompson. of the
Colorado College, was in our city
today visiting the schools. He de.
livered an interesting address be-
fore the students of the High
school this morning.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

A. R. Honnold. representing
the Phenix Fire Insurance Com
pany. was in town this week and
will probably make Paonia his
district headquarters. He made
this Office pleasant call.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

The ditch companies are all be-
ginning their spring cleaning. The
Tropic ditch is this week being
put into shape for this season.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

DIR. F. w. Cooper. of Manitou,
Colo, came in on Thursday eve
ning's train and will spend few
days looking over the valley.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

K M. Mcmillan and s. ].
Stewart, of Colorado Springs. are
prospective land buyers in the
valley this week having arrived
last evening.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Miss Myrtle Legge, who has
been for time employed at the
Stitt house left for her home in
Hotchkiss Thursday morning.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Mrs. 7. o. Rusho and mother,
Mrs. L. M. Moulton started for
California this morning and will
spend the summer there tor the
benefit of Mrs. Rusho's health.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Talk about your Fresh Meats,
Poultry. Fish and Oysters. but
the Peoples Meat Market beats
them all in Choice, Price and
Quality.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Mrs. II. II. Wilson and son,
Kenneth. took the train for Den
yer Wednesday morning where
the boy will be placed under the
care of a physician for a few
weeks.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

ID. McFaddcn returned from
his trip to Montrose. the Lily
lands and Cedar country Tuesday
evening and says everything is
coming to the front.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

J. F. Lamson, who recently
purchased the old Joe Brown
place south of the depot is set
ting out an orchard this week.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

L. P. Bell and family who have
been living at Crawford the past
season where Mr.. Bell has been
working moved to their home
here this week.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Go to the Paonia Market for
the best bologna and ham sau-
sage in town. Strictly home
made. L. +. STEPHENS.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30
Commercial Printing.

OF every sort and kind prompt
ly turned out at this Office. Give
US a trial order. We want to
prove that we can please you.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

John Hightower came in from
Montrose on Wednesday eve
ning's train for a. few days visit
with friends here.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Miss Hetty Kulgren. who has
been visiting at the Zook home
for a week or so left for LaFay.
cite. Colo. yesterday morning.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Bert Schurr and family moved
into the Jake Rudolph property
on lst Street, the fore part OF the
week.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

A little daughter arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. PERI at
Bowie last Sunday and announces
her intention of remaining.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Ed. Curtis returned home last
evening after three weeks visit
with friends and relatives in
Waverly, Iowa.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

For SALE:-Pure bred White
Wyandott eggs, 13 for so cts.
MRS. LOUIS MECHELKE.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Don't forget the 5 per cent. dis.
count for cash at the
NORTH FORK ASSOCIATION.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Clothing cleaned and pressed
at reasonable prices. Mrs. P. B.
Head, Boxelder avenue.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30
LOCAL ITEMS.

S. F. Buckley was doing busi-
ness in Hotchkiss Tuesday of
this week.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

&c. Wilson. Expert Opticisn.
at "The Paonia Hotel" Monday,
May 3. Glasses fitted. Repairs
made.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Gene Decker was in Paonia
Tuesday from Hotchkiss where
he has been living on a ranch.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

w. H. Wilkinson was up from
Grand Junction early in the week
on business.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

H. E. Welborn made a trip to
Crawford Wednesday to look
after interests there.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

VIM. Bennett and. w. Riley
were up from Hotchkiss Monday
looking after business affairs.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

A. S. Rogers who has been
visiting with friends in Paonia
left for Cedaredge Monday morn
ing.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

John Friend was up from
Hotchkiss Wednesday evening.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Just try the new Bakers stuff
at the
WOODS GROCERY & BAKERY.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Mrs. Staley made her weekly
trip to Hotchkiss, Thursday.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

L |. Hughes, of Delta, was ir
town on business Thursday.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Old papers for sale at this of
fee. 25 cents per hundred.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

Bring your chickens to Wood.
He pays cash tor them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05
MlDOLEBURY LOCALS.

D. E. Talbert was business visitor in
Burlington last week.
Mrs. Viola Williams has returned to
Worcester, Mass.
Henry G.. Miner of Vergcnnes was a
business visitor in town Tuesday.
Ralph 3. Corkran has returned home
and entered Middlebury College.
The Moosalamoo Club held smoker at
their rooms. last evening.
Mrs. Samuel Bacon is in New York
for few weeks visit with relatives.
f. ID. Calvin of Danvers, Mass, is
visiting his mother, Mrs. j. X. Dyer.
A son, Lockwood Ross, was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Lockwood M. Seely Octo-
Der 20, at their home, So Edgar street,
East Orange, N. j.
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Congregational church will give a recep-
ton this evening to the students and
young people of the church.
Maj. II. o. Carr of Brandon was with
friends in town Wednesday.
w. II. Bingham is making some i'm
provements on the Cook property on
North Pleasant street
ira W. Taylor IL making some improve
ments on the interior of his restaurant
on Main street.
Miss Annie NJ. Clifford who has been
visiting friends in town has returned to
her home in Rutland
In the local markets Monday "a cents
per dozen was paid for eggs and 80 and
80 cents per pound for butter.
The Labaree society of the Congrega-
tional church opened rummage sale in
the lower room of the town hall yester-
day and will continue the sale through
today.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05

James Laduc is serving a thirty day
sentence in the county Jail for third
offense of INVESTIGATION. lie claimed to
have procured the liquor from friend
from Bellows Falls.
Fred Beatty of Hartfod, Conn, train
dispatcher for the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad company
is spending months vacation with his
mother and sister.
Miss Cora S. Darby and Miss Sarah
Lowell who have been in town for the
past three weeks went to Champlain, N.
Y, on Thursday.
Quite number of people from Mid
dlebury and vicinity took in the New
York excursion Thursday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05
Annua al Bazaar,

The Woman's Aid of St. Stephens will
hold its annual bazaar in the chapel Sat
urday, Nov. Goth. Besides fancy and
useful articles suitable for Christmas
gifts, there will be food sale including
jellies, pickles and homemade candy
The regular monthly dime supper will be
served the same evening from $50 to
80. A novelty will be table of dolls
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05
Liquor
AntiCGptiCus
AIkaIinus

That seems quite name, but
it simply means alkaline anti
ceptic mouth and tooth wash.
Perfectly harmless, of highest
purity. A great gargle for sore
throat and hoarseness. We
make it and we guarantee it,
the formula no secret.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05
Gifts for Christmas

A little ahead of time but not
too early if you are thinking of
making any articles for Xmas
presents. What is the matter
with nice Calendar, or Passe-
Partout Picture? We have a
new line of passe-partout bind
ing and art calendar pads. See
them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05
Business 11otices.

NOuces unOer tnlS heau ten cents per line
first insertion; five cents per line succeeding
Insertions. Count seven short words to line
or six long ones.
New nuts at Calvi's.
Mileage Books at MarshalPs.
New figs and dates at Calvi's.
A new lot CT hats at Gee Sisters.
New hats at Miss Goodrich's.
Expert matchmaker, Brough.
Good Florida Grape Fruit at Joe Calvis.
Wedding Gifts at Sheldon's.
Go Taylors for oysters cooked in any style.
For sALE-One horse power. John Halpin.
Girl wanted ct the Logan House, Middle
bury. 32tf
You will find the finest oysters in town at
Taylors.
Apollo Chocolates, the distinctive hind at
Sheldon's.
Engraved or printed calling cards at the
Register office.
Nice firm cranberries, 10 cts. per quart at
Benedicts.
Several dozen new outing hats just received
at Mrs. J. W Lawrence.
fine lot OF Asters in bloom at Hunts
Greenhouse 32tf
Highest cash price paid for beef hides at j.
X. Piper's market.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05

Thursday. cloudy; Friday, cloudy; Satur-
day. FAIR Sunday, clear; Monday, cloudy /;
Tuesday cloudy; Wednesday, cloudy.
Highest So. Lowest 90.
Record kept by II. A. PECK.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05
Chocolates

Just word about our candy
case. Remember our five ex-
elusive lines, Samoset, LaReine,
Quality, Premiere, Huylers, "the
best that is"
Always fresh at
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28
TIE
General Demand

OF the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its eX-
cellent combination Of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of Sienna, thu California Fig Syrup
20. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
o. the merits OF the laxative Tor its remark
Ole success
That IS enc CT many reasons why
:iyrup 6 Figs and El!xroi SIENNA is given
TIC preference. by the Iell-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuinc-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28

Debating on the question of a pub
lie utilities commission the Philo-
mathians won Friday evening over
the Thalians for the first time in six
years. in fact the first time since the
starting Of the series between the
two societies. The debaters for the
Philos were Judith Greguson, Sylvia
Brady, and Bessie Howard. The
Italians we're represented by Grace
Davy, Ethel Shepherd and Lydia Nix.
The question was debated spirited
ly throughout, the Philos supporting
the negative and the Thalians the
affirmative. The victory of h two
to one votes Of the Judges was un-
doubtedly secured by the earnest and
enthusiastic method of presenting the
arguments used by the Philos. From
the debaters Of this contest will be
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28

selected those who will debate against
Huron the latter part of the winter
term. The presiding officer of the
evening was DR.. Samuel Weir and
the Judges were H. R. Best, of Sioux
Falls, E. B. Soper, Of Woonsocket,
and Superintendent J.. w. McClin-
ton Of the Redfeld public schools.
a. the announcement Of the judi
ges decision the usual amount of
noise commenced, the Italians
bringing to their aid a fog horn. The
Philos and Kappas adjourned to
the residence of s.. E. Morris to cele-
brate the event while the Italians
and Daedalians went to a down
town cafe.
Mrs. ]. Hauert departed Tuesday
for indianapolis, Ind, to make
a visit of several weeks with rela-
tives.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28

John and Evan Watkins were down
from their farms in Badger township
Saturday and said that the thawing
weather of the past three or four
days has made the roads exceedingly
muddy out in that country. They
think that it augurs we'll for good
conditions for spring seeding.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

1t was the Danes, not Homer. who smote
the blooming liar.
Billing Christmas an Saturday lends an
aspect Of delicious repose to the day after.
The Hon. Knud Rasmussen has another
guess coming. And there are a host of
others.
The sweet tooth of the Bskimos is in no
danger of decay from excessive chewing of
gumdrops.
A st. Louis seer bodily declares that there
will be no lawyers in heavens. Thai is to
say, no st. Louis lawyers.
The late Mr.. Leopold of Belgium affected
the beard of a patriarch, but II was not
esteemed a seer sign in Paris or else
where.
DIR. Cook told 1t to the Danes' all right
And the Danes didn't do a thing TO HIM.
which shows the danger OF responding to
an encore.
The marked activities of Americans in
the Medicine Hat region OF Canada may
explain the premature scattering OF frost
in the adjacent territory.
Enterprising brokers, appreciating the
American hunger for pie, propose to register
the foreign built CONNECTIONS and import
them under the law admitting ancient
works of art duty free.
As II appears now the difference between
Peary's and Cooks literary efforts is the
difference between history and fiction. In
popular estimation fiction beats history a
mile.
The social altitude of New York swells.
as revealed in divorce courts, Is measurable
by the number OF highballs and cocktails
disposed OF in a given day. Four cock
tails in the morning are esteemed a fashion
able ~eye-opener.
The MIX trust OF New York City, feeling
annoyed by inquisitive state officials, cut
short its acquaintance by moving into New
Jersey. From the off side OF the river the
trust can milk the town in more artistic
fashion and no questions asked.
Endless fields OF purple SHOWS" wrote
DR.. Cook In describing the pole. Nc life,
no land, no spot to relieve the monotony OF
~frosts." A slight change in the color
scheme OF the SHOWS, and the picture
presents with Photographic accuracy the
DOCTORS present situation.
Thomas v. Cooper. a state senator OF
Pennsylvania, met death a. tragieally as
Congressman De Almond Of Missouri. A
nap on a couch. a lighted cigar, and In
flammable draperies constituted his funeral
pyre. Mr.. Cooper was q civil war veteran,
a newspaper man. and a stalwart. pugnaci-
Gus politician.