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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02
1--WE STAND At ARAlAeEOD0N"

Pastor VIII Preach TO-W0FrOw NegA0
o 1as0es - Eleet100.
Rev. II. d. C. Msclachlan, pastor
Of the Seventh Street Christian Church.
will discuss the Issues underlying the
general election Of Tuesday in his
sermon tomorrow evening at s o'clock,
The immediate subject of his talk viii
be I'VE Stand At ArmaGcddon," aud
while he adopts the slogan Of one oe
the political parties for his topic, Mr..
Maclachlan promises to strike no par.
tisan note In his Remarks.
The relation OF the Christian reltg.
ion TO present day political problems
and issues will form the body OF hio
DISCOURSE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02
The v. r. I. Press6eDcy,

The question OF a president for vir-
ginia Polytechnic Institute vitality con-
Germs the farmers Of Virginia This in
stitu:ion not only IS an important part
OF our educational system. but II should
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

n virginia beats vanderbilt to-ds,
che needn't worry about that v. ~ I
game any more
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

yeWW0rke1.
I md no reference 20 the battle OF
Newmarket In my history Of the war
VIII you be good enough to give the
date and the commanders and the num-
Sers engaged? r +. NJ
For q brief statement one could
hardly do better than cite Harbottle
May IS. 1864. between $4,000 Federais
under Hgel and $500 Confederates
under Breckenridge. The Confederates
by q rapid flank movement fell upon
Sigers forces while on the march and
drove them to seek shelter In wood
behind their artillery. The guns were
then most calamity attacked and
taken BY $50 boys. pupils OF the Lex
ington military school, who lost e.Sh.
~ Of their number In the charge: Sigel
retired, having lost very heavily IN
men and leaving SIX guns In the
enemy's hands
Pi~as. ten me what day Of the week
was August !. 1875 W. n
Tuesday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

Both Mr. Taft and Colonel Roosevelt;
will just hear the election returns
Tuesday. They won't be election re.
turns
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02
Voice Of the People

re Tos19 DssUe.
TO the Editor Of The Times-Dtspatch:
ssr.-why DO politicians try 60 con-
Suep the tarin Issue? II 10 o plain
nus: ness proposition Every dollar
which goes abroad IN one dollar taken
from American labor, and any legis-
laesou that Increases imports TO that
extent decreases the amount OF wcrk
FOR our ia6or3ng men. and - the Ia
hCyfug man ~ the only wca1th-pro-
6urer, hard times follow.
THOs. A. ORoArH.
- ~ HUuessa.
NJ love for you - ~ calm ana serene
A. q mothers Hiss to her infant
Ara tened TO tie perfect hsrmSay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

Spring fever weather in the fall I.
Jus; another Of the charms OF tie vir.
Cin.a climate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

Notwithstanding the warm weather,
the price OF coal stays Up. We are
slowly coming TO the opfnion that the
weather isn't what sxes the price o:
Goa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02
QUERlES&
ANSWERS
:. 4 O. and n. 4 w.

c. 4 q. and y. 4 w.
Which has the larger outstanding
bond and stock debt, the Chesapeake
and Ohio or the Norfolk and West
ern? Which stock sells at the higher
rate? r r. X
n. 4 ". During 1911 the highest
rate paid for C. & o. was Sc "a and
the lowest for N. & W. was IS IA.
while the highest was ITO Ia.
Old Shakespeare.
ton Of what is known as the second
folio Shakespeare. A. w.
1882.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

Anybody who takes a leaf out o.
Natures book RICH: now will think TIL
smIable dame gets out q yellow
journal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

Vhe franchis. Bidders seem &C vs.
up = 10, Of power witsou; generating
much light these days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

The ottoman army ought to man is
guns better
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

We bet every one of the Balkan al
lies will want white meat when .,
comes 20 Hrving up Turkey.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

Give me liberty" shouted Hon. p.
Henry. Give me liberty or give me
death"
That was strong talk. Of course, but
IL should be remembered that there
was no Reno for Patrick to 60 to, At
that time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

Despite TIRE use % war aeropianes.
., stiII seems 10 be the man behind the
run who wins the battle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02
CaPneGIe Institute.

Can you inform me whether the
Carnegie Institute In Washington re-
ceives students? S. S. HURT.
1t does not The institute is not
q teaching institution. but one for in
vestigatfon, research and discovery.
Ro. 8. Woodward. Washington, d. c..
is the president, and will probably
cause to be sent you circulars of infor-
nation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

Mr.. Lucius w. LigLtfoot, the cele-
/ brated steeple- jackist, who has climb
ed a great many church steeples FOR
| the purpose Of painting them, fixing
the weather vanes. ETC., had rather
thrilling experience tie other day. Gr.
Lghtfoot. be it known, is one OF the
most eminent climbers in the State.
While he was greasing the weather
vane which surmounts the steeple OF
one Of the prominent houses OF wor-
, ship the other day, the rope. by which
he had intended to descend. escaped
from its moorings and fell to the
ground. Mr.. Lghtfoot does not stay
up on top Of steeples all tho time. He
las to get down to the ground at meal
times. He was in q queer prsdica-
ment. He could wrap himself around
tho steeple at its sharp point and hans
on. but he could not slide down that
way, az ono would slide . flaGpole.
because tho steeple broadens out as
ono proceeds toward the foot and
keeps growing larger. ana It would be
impossible for one to keep his arms and
legs around 1t all the way down. Mr..
Lightfoot. being q man Of resource.
Immediately remembered that once
upon a time q man who had been
caught on top Of a high chimney, had
raveled his sock and let the yarn down.
and by it pulled up a string and then
a rope which had been fastened on by
an admiring constituency below. I'm
fortunately, however. Mr.. Lghtfoot isl
one Of those free and untrammeledj
citizens who do not wear socks. After
Mr.. Lightfoot had been a prisoner on,
top Of tho steeple for three days. and
was almost ready to let go. genius
on the ground made a bow and arrow.
and shot an arrow over tie steeple. At |
tached to tho arrow was a string. The
rest was easy. Mr.. Lightfoot hauled
up q rope and made his escape to the
ground. Tho moral II that a man who !
climbs steeples should wear socks.
That Car.
he owned a handsome touring car.
To ride in 1t was heaven.
He ran across q piece OF glass
Bul-$14.97.
He took his friends out for . ride.
Twas good to be alive. -aa
The carburetor sprang . leak.
Bill-340.s5.
He started on q little tour:
The finest sort of fun.
He stopped too quick and stripped his
gears.
Bill-$s0.6l
He took his wife down town to shop.
To save car fare was great
He damned into q hitchinG post
Bill-$2Ts
He spent all Of tie coin he had
And then In anguish cried:
TIL put a mortgage oh the house
And take just one more ride"
Things to Think About.
1t takes bachelor or an old maid
to tell married folks how to bring up |
children. |
Nine tenths OF tho side-talk- with
girls dope is written by gentlemen with
scraggly whiskers and corncob pipes.
If the forests are not augmented
soon, there will be no wood for tooth
picks. matches and lead pencils four
million years from now.
There are 457,Ss3 vaudeville persons
in this country at the present time who
are singing Every body's Doing It."
TIE only sure way to become . con-
tributor to the newspapers Is to write
patent medicine testimonials.
watermelon IL an optimistic Gu
cumber that has done well in life. and
q cucumber 10 q pessimistic watermelon.
Think II over.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-02

RSbeFt v. HayHe.
VIII you give me the date Of Rob-
ert V. Haynes great speech on the
reduction Of the tariff and tell me
where I may get It? EAGLE
Most Of Mr.. Haynes speeches were
great" and he spoke not q few times
on tariff reduction Probably you re-
fer to his speech OF January 3. 1892.
rs this is very often quoted You will
be able to ind IL in the State Library.
knowing the date as above.
waH1ik0.
Please tell me the rank Of the high
est officer In the United States Navy
and in the United States Army: also
what rifles are used In the army.
T. F. II.
Admiral Major-generaL SPRING
field. 80 caliber.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
10 Lighten the BLACK Mans Burden

That the negro Is still suffering a
great many petty and often more flag
rant injustices was clearly emphasized in
the fourth conference Of the National
Association for the Advancement OF Col
Ored People Its sessions in Chicago last
week were attended by a large number OF
representative leaders OF both races Miss
Jane Adams, Of Hull House, presided at
the opening gathering in the beautiful
new Sinai Temple. Mr.. Oswald Garri-
son Willard. grandson Of the famous
aboIitionist and president Of the New
York Evening Post, is the active head Of
the association. His address laid stress
upon the highly encouraging advances
made in behalf OF negro rights during
the past year. Incidentally, the public
may be interested TO know that he at
tribUted TO the protest Of negro influence
the defeat of Judge Hook. Of Kansas, as
a choice for the Supreme Court. The
point at issue was an intolerable Jim
crow car decision rendered by the JUS
tice some time ago. Prof. William
Pickens, Of Talladega College, whose
autobiography has been recently appear
ing in The Congregationalist, described
the remarkable material prosperity and
educational advance of the cOlored race
since the civil war. Other participants in
the notable three days programme were
DR.. W. z. B. Du BoIs, executive bead
Of the association and editor Of its or
gan. The Crisis; Judge E. o. Brown. OF
Chicago; Charles Edward Russell. lead
iDS Socialist and magazine writer, and
others. The organization prosecutes its
work chiefly through investigation and
publicity. Theorists now reaching nearly
., 600 readers alone. Branches have been
formed in Boston. Baltimore. Washing
ton, New York and Chicago. The New
York division has been especially active
in securing the colored mans rights be-
fore. the police courts. in restaurants,
hotels and places of Amusement
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
NapoIeon's Youngest Sister.

Prem the London Telegraph
Il wish that some OF my field mar
shals had taken the precaution not to
marry when they were only sergeants, '
Napoleon is supposed to have grumbled
when he saw some Of the ladies at his
court. Murat, the dashing leader OF
cavalry at Marengo, did not make the
mistake Of his fellows and waited for
BOnap4rte to give him the hand OF his
youngest sister, Caroline.
With her he reigned over the Two
Sicilies as Joaquin I. Wishing to
stand well with the Queen, the Bishop
Of Tarente gave her a birthday present
CT one Of. Simon Vostre's Books OF
Hours" printed on vellum In 1893 by
Pierre Pigoucher. Of Paris, and con-
tanning twenty-One fine large wood cuts
Yesterday this relic appeared IN the
library OF the late Louisa Lady Ash
burton at SOtheby's and realized EZ5
(Sabin). II may, therefore, go to
America, whittier Murat and Carolines
son. Napoleon Achille, went and mar
ried a niece OF Washington.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
saved dc Cnnrn.hncI,.

Penn Yam oOrrespOndoo Rochester Union and
Advertiser.
The last duck that was saved from
starving to death by the local trolley
employees, who caught and fed them
last winter, was shipped to New York
City yesterday. consigned to one OF the
many parks In that city.
Some time ago three canvasbacks
were shipped, but the one that was sent
yesterday was not strong enough. so It
was kept here longer. When the lake
was closed by ice last winter many OF
these ducks were frozen to the ice and
others became 80 near famished that
trey were unable to fly. The trolley men
running between here and Branchport
when they saw the birds in such a con-
dition took them to the pOwerhouse and
fed them. The majority were freed after
the ice broke up, but the four largest
were shipped to New York City.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
woMANs WEAR EXPOSED.

Prom the ChicaEo Tribune
Louis seltzer put his handbag down
on the Gary depot platform and stepped
in to buy a ticket. A limited train sped
by and sucked his handbag under the
wheels.
The following contents were spread
about. in a somewhat demolished condi-
ton: A silk dress two silk petticoats,
three princess slips, two combination
slips, two silk chemises and two XII
monos.
Seltzer was much embarrassed. be said
in Municipal Judge Uhllr's court yester-
day. but there was nothing to be
ashamed Of, as he is q salesman for such
goods. The loss Of the articles, the value
OF which was Sl6, affected him more.
He was suing the Pennsylvania COM
pany for that amount. The handbag was
five or six feet from the train when IL
went by, he said.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
Kansas Town with 500 windmIns,

From the Hutchinson News
Spearville has 800 waterworks plants.
Every home had its own waterworks and
water is not only abundant, but there is
no meter to worry about.
1t is these 800 Individual waterworks
plants that gives SpearviIle its distinctive
nickname. for In every back yard Is 10
be found a windmill. II Is a couple Of
hundred feet to water here. but the water
is sparkling. pure and cold. windmills
are a necessity, and they afford a pres
sure that enables every Spearville home
to have all the luxury Of a city water
works without meter jealousy register
ing every gallon.
1t is curious sight to see a windmill
in every back yard, and the music they
make Is a melody OF irrigated gardens,
ever flowing fountains and ceaseless lawn
sprays Furthermore. there Is an mex
haustible supply Of wind to run spear-
ville's Windmflla !
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

''Since the dangerous character of some
mosquitoes has come to be known, manu-
facturers have put on the market port
able 'canopies,' which, being folded I'D
when not in use, occupy hardly more
space than a fishing rod. Also, il one
wishes, he may purchase a mosquito
proof house-most suitable for a traveller
Ia malarious countries-which, when un-
folded, affords room enough for occu-
pancy by two persons.
I'VE are not accustomed to regard the
house mosquito as anything worse than
an annoyance; yet in the tropics Il is
the proven carrier and distributor OF
that dread disease elephantiasis-this
malady being attributable to a minute
worm which the insect, infected by bit
ing a sufferer from the complaint, in
troduces into the blood OF healthy per-
son incidentally TO a puncture with its
beak.
In rural and suburban districts one
often finds the sources of mosquito sup
ply at the very doors Of dwelling houses
and usually unsuspected. An experienced
observer, DR.. Lugger, once undertook to
count the developing mosquitoes in an
ordinary rain barrel On July S the water
in the barrel was filtered, and found to
contain 1889 eggs, wrigglers and pupae.
Sixteen days later Is. 11O additional ones
half Of these developed into female mos
and that twelve generations bred in the
course OF the summer. Il win easily be
seen how large nsighborhood might be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-06
NEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION.
ASKS AID FOR GREEKS.
Gov Man Issues Appeal For Sick
and Wounded Soldiers.

Pi:hn. ond, Va, Sow. 6.~-Hov'd by
Ap, Gals from the Pan-Hel'enic Union
for , ! for the sirii and wounded sol
diers in the Balkan war, Governor
William Hodges Mann, as President OF
the Red Cross association OF Ei:ni-
mia has issued ali official proclamation
as, ing charitably-inclined Virginians
70 respond to the cry of distress. Fol-
lowing is the cry of Governor Mann,s
proclamation
TIC the People Of the Commonwealth
of Virginia;
As president Of the Red Cross As
soc;ation of Virginia, have received
4 letter from Mr.. George Gianlus,
PRESIDENT Of the Richmond branch Of
the Pan-Hellinic Union, and from hon.
4. P. Rail-, treasurer and secretary,
New York City, stating that the de
mands upon the Greek Red Cross So
ciety, already heavily taxed, are daily
growing larger, and assistance IS be-
coming dependent to a very great
extent upon the aid of those who SYM
pathize with the sufferers in the pend,
ing struggle.
This is to notify the people Of VI
GINA that will gladly receive AMI
forward any subscription which may
be made to this cause. Oh course Il
will be understood that any money
given will be used for the sick ana
wounded soldiers.
WILLIAM HODGES MANN,
Governor of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-06
SPLINTER CAUSES LOCkJAW
II Proves Fatal to Edgar l.. Hirk!e,
Widely knolIn New Market
Man.

Earrisonburg, Va, Nov. Clock
Jaw brought on by splinter in his
hand. caused the death Saturday night
Of Edgar L. Zirklc ffty-fiive years
cid prominent merchant, manager
telephone office and formerly over
seer of the poor, at New Market, Shen
andoah county. Recently Mr.. Alr-
lie was fishing in the county, and 1t
wa. while handling a fishing pole that
he IAN a big splinter deep into his
hand. The injury, comparatively
SLIGHT at first, soon began to give
trouble. His hand sweIled and tetanrs
developed, proving fatal. Mir, Zirkie,
woh probably weighed 800 pounds,
was widely known. Many people knew
Of lin as a famous collector Of war
relics. His remarkable collection OF
Confederate war relics, which were
recently purchased by T. /. SubletI
and John P. Burke. of Harrisonburg'
were viewed By great interest by the
pagghters Of the Confederacy recent
" in State convention in Harrison
hurr. Mr.. Zirkle was member OF
the Lutheran church.
f.. is survived by his wife, who was
Mis- Larr'ick Of Middletown, freder-
lex county; four children, Mrs. r.
dine Lincoln, of Pittsburgh; John Lar
rick. and Robert and five sisters, MIS-.
Rinl;er, of Washington; Mrs. A. L.
Walton, Of New Market; Mrs. Irlm-
hIe of Stanton; Misses Fannie 40
kitty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-06
ALUMNI OPPOSE ELECTION.
New York City Alumni of Y. P. I. Puts
Itself on Record to This Effect.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 6.-The New
York City alumni of the Virginia Poly
technic Institute, Of whom there are
about two score, have put themselves
on record as opposing the candidacy
of Joseph D. Eggleston as president
of the great school at Blacksburg.
The New York alumni express
themselves in resolutions to the effect
that the Board of Visitors Of the Poly
tecbnic Institute will make serious
mistake if they do not select for the
presidency of the institute man of
proven executive ability and widely
known as a successful college prcsi-
dent. 1t is distinctly desirable that
this man shall have intimate knowl
edge of education and wide acquaint
ance among technical men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-06
WIRELESS MAN a HERO.
Sticks to Post Though crew Was De-
serting Sinking Ship.

Norfolk, Va, Nov 6.-Another he
70 Of the sea was born, it developed
when the Norwegian steamer Noreuga
snd the Norwegian sailing ship Glen
lui met in disastrous collision at sea
last Friday.
The Noreuga arrived Monday nigh;
lin a sinking condition in tow of the
revenue cutter Onondaga and dockeG.
The Glenlui arrived later in The day
and also locked.
The man to whom credit rs given
lis the wireless operator on the Noreu-
ga. who modcstly declined to give his
name and whose desire to avoid noto-
riety was respected by Captain Han
sen.
When the crew were for deserving
the stricken vessel the operator re-
fused TO leave his post and continued
to flash his appeals for help. He fin
ally succeeded in raising both short
stations and vessels Of the Atlantic
/ feet. The rescue Of the vessels was
accomplished as they were about to
| founder.
Tie Noreuea will be repaired nj
the Newport News Shipyard, whele
her II passengers, including s women
and her freight, will be transferred
to the steamship Mexicana, which has
beer awaiting her arrival. The pas
sencers we're on board the OnondaGa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-06
RAILROADS.
Washington Southern Ry.

Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule in Effect Aug. 4, 1912.
Trains leave Union Station:
For Washington and points north,
daily at sos 1923, 8:31, and 1925 a.
M, 1901, 1:1S, 2:30, 8:1S and 1l:S3
D. m. Week days at GOT and GIG. p.
m, Sundays only S:07 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond, and
points south at 437, 1853 (locaD and
1922 a. M, 1916, 3:47, SIT QocaD
S:27 9.57, 1920 pm, daily and $40
p. m, week days.
Accommodation for fredericksburg
at 11:13 a. m, daily. On week days
this train runs through to Milford.
NOTE:-Times of arrival and de-
parture and connections not guaran-
teed.
w. P. TAYLOR, Traffic, Mgr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-06
DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Headquarters Observation-Disclosures
lin Club, N. E. Corner of Prince
and Fairfax street.

To the Democrats of Alexandria City.
Rooms have been furnished and are
kept open for you. Will you not try
to stop in evenings and encourage the
work. When the attendance justifies,
it is expected different members will
get up and make "few remarks
If you will only attend in numbers
we can properly make it interesting.
Please make it your business to help
us by being present each evening.
Yours truly,
J. K. M. NORTON, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-06
Farmer Shoots Himself.

Norfolk, Va. Nov .6.-Cobb Whit
ney, prosperous young farmer at
Handsom, south of Norfolk,
on the Seaboard Air Line shot him
self recently in the presence Of his
fiance, Miss Francis. Other members
of the young woman's family were
only few feet away in the rear par
lor. The bullet penetrated Whitney's
left breast. Surgeons hold out no
hope for his recovery. Miss Fran
els and her parents declined to make
q statement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-06

Five pieces of all linen white table da-
mask, SOC value, remnant price
yard :. :. .. 4Jc
Ten dozen Pillow cases, worth y i-2c
remnant price .. :. . :. Sc
Tewnty dozen extra large Towels,
i21-2c value, remnant price each Zoe
Fifty Floor Oil Cloth Squares, 49c
value, remnant price, square ..39c
u extra heavy Bed Comforts, $3.50
value, remnant price each :. .Sl.9S
% light weight Bed Comforts, S1.23
value, remnant price each ..9St
35c Floor Oil Cloth, l and 2 yard
lengths, remnant price, yard ..33c
Ten remnants of 500 dress Goods, 2
to 4 yard lengths, remnant price,
yard -. ;. -. ..49c
100 Cards of Pearl Buttons,worth 15c
to zoe card, remnant price card &c
We offer Thursday about 8 dozen
mems gray wool sweaters, slightly
soiled, not one sold for less than
$3.50, your choice Thursday at just
half price, each -. ....75c
One lot of mems regular $l.0O dark
gray, heavy flannel top shirts, with
collars attached, remnant price
Thursday, each :. >. :. :. 75c
2Oc fancy Table Oil Cloth, IA yards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-06

The Battle of Life the world over;
the Battle of Bullets in the Eastern
country at present, and the Battle Of
Ballots in Presidential years make
great reading. And as he who runs
may read, you had better prepare for
the race by securing pair of those
Hess shoes, sold exclusively by Mar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-06
BRIEFS FROM VIRGINIA.

fredericksburg, Va.-Revenuc off,
GERS seized the fruit diStilleries Of
Thomas 3. Hurst, at Kilmarnock, and
Carroll NJ. Barrack. at Alfonso, both
in Lancaster county, and warrants
have been issued by United Staes
Commissioner Foster, charging the
accused with making false reports anu
concealing liquor to defraud the gov
ernment.