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The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-05-22
ESTRAYS DALLAS COUNTY.

Taken up by II. D. Beckner and estrayed
before Nat. M. Burford, justice of the peace,
precinct No. l, one bay horse pony, about II
years old, about 10 hands high, branded on
the right hip with circle crossed by "A bar.
Also, one bald-face, mouse-colored hors.
pony, about IL years old, about IA hands
high, branded on left hip with A y and
and ia connected. Each animal appraised
ats. SGw3t
Taken up by q. +. Hustled and estrayed be-
fore Nat. NJ. Burford, Justice of the peace, prt-
cinct No. !, one dark bay mare, about ten
years old, nearly ID hands high; appraised NJ
$40. Also, one mulberry roam mare, about
years old, IA hands high, branded 20 on left
shoulder and on left thigh 0 appraised at
SIS. 90 36wyt
before Mai. NJ. Burford, justice of the peace
precinct No. l, one bay mare and smoking
colt-Inare about IA years old, about IA hand
high, branded on LEFT shoulder J., and three
straight marks over 1t, the middle mark the
shortest. Colt months old mare and colt
appraised at SIS. Also, one black horse about
0 years old, some white in face, right hind
connected together; appraised at s2D Also,
one bay filly, years old, 10 hands high, no
brands appraised at $40. 36w3t
Taken up by X. q. Penn and estrayed be-
fore Nat. NJ. Burford, justice of the peace,
high, years old, branded ON lett shoulder
III and an under the appraised at $50.
36w3
Taken mp by George Wilson and estrayed
before Charles Barker, J.P. precinct No. 3,one
brown bay mare, right hind foot white, and
some white on both fore feet, star in fore
head, about six years old, lax hands high,
brands nigh branded ON the left shoulder
and hip J; appraised at $40. Also, one horse
colt, one year old, star In forehead, snip on
nose, right hind foot white; appraisal at $40.
35.3t
Taken up by WI. 0verton and estrayed
before Nat. NJ. Burfor1, Justice of the peace,
precinct No. l, one mouse colored horse mule
about I6 years old, IA hands high, blind In
left eye, shod before, no brands perceivable
appraised ut $40. 3iw3t
Taken up by l.. j. Daley, and estrayed be-
fore Nat. NJ. Burford, justice of the peace pre-
oinct No. l, one bay horse mule, about II
years old, l3x hands high, Spanish brand on
LEFT thigh and shoulder; appraised at SO.
3iwSt
Taken up by r. B. Coclkrell and estrayed
before Nat. NJ. Burford, Justice Of the peace
precinct No. I, one dark bay horse, years
old, AZ hands high, branded figure Of a
house with door in II, on left shoulder. scar
on right hip valued at rs. S33t
Taken mp by ]. II. Grogan and estrayed be-
fore Nat. NJ. B1rford, Justice Of the peace pre-
cinct No. ], one chestnut sorrel mare, 6years
old, l4x hands high, branded ID on left
shoulder, small star in forehead valued al
old, about i4x hands high, branded NJ on
left shoulder, star in forehead, right hind
and fore feet white; valued at SIS. SssSt
A. HARDWOOD,
District Clerk. Dallas Co.. Texas.
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THE GALLONS.
"ThOu Shalt Not APPROXIMATION OF
Joseph N. Eskridge.

Joseph n. Eskridge was recently
found guilty Of the murder of Brantley
in Noxubee county, Mississippi, and
sentenced by Judge Orr TO be hung on
the 18th day of June. Eskridge will
no doubt be remembered by many cit
liens of Dallas. He was at one time
book keeper for the California and
Texas Railway Construction company,
succeeding in that position Captain u.
c. Rivers, now of TIE HERALD. Sub
sequently he was engaged in cotton
buying, and was well known on Elm
street as one of the most shrewd aud
successful buyers. In August last re-
QUESTION was received from the gov
ernor of Mississippi for Eskridge,
charging him with murder, and a war
rant issued by Governor Coke for
his arrest. The warrant was placed
in the hands of Sheriff Bark
lev, who detailed Deputy Sheriff
Tom Floyd to make the arrest. Fisk
ridge in the meantime had left the
city, but the officers getting informa.
ton of his whereabouts, pursued and
came up with him at Troupe, station
on the International and Great North
ern railway. Eskridge resisted the ex,
ecution of the warrant, and attempted
TO draw weapon, when Mr.. Floyd
drew his pistol and fired, the ball
striking Eskridge in the arm, infiict-
ing trifling flesh wound. He was
then brought TO this city and thence
taken to Mississippi, where he was
placed on trial, with the result as an
nounced above.
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UNDER THE CARS.
A Brakeman Falls from the Cars and
Is Horribly MuIilalcd.

Yesterday morning about nine
O'Clock, MS Conductor Ed. Mowers
train, on the Texas and Pacific, was
approaching Gladewater, one of his
brakesmen, named William Casey, in
attempting to step from the caboose To
another car, missed his footing, and
fell on the rails between the two cars.
The wheel of the car passed over his
right leg, crushing it from the knee
downward, and cut off the toes and
bottom of the left foot. Conductor
Mower brought the unfortunate man
to Gladewater, but was unable to OBJ
tain medical assistance. He then telc-
graphed to Mr.. Grain, at Marshall, who
directed him to take the wounded man
back to Longview, which was done, and
all the assistance possible rendered
him. At late hour last night, rs Mr..
Mower learned by telegraph, there was
no hopes Ofhis recovery.
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On Saturday last Mcssrs. Polachecli
&c Co., of this city, sold to a st. Louis
buyer seventy thousand pounds of
wool in one lot, at thirty-two and one
half cents, cash, per pound. The wool
was all baled, and shipped via Texas
and Pacific and Iron Mountain and
Southern railroads, on Saturday and
Monday, and will be in st. Louis pro-
badly in five days from the time the
purchase was made.
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Gard Explanatory.

OFFICE OF THE DALLAS BLOOD STOCK Asso- /
CIArioN, Dallas May 3, 1874.
An evident misrepresentation existing in
the minds of the patrons of the turf respect
ing the advertisement of this associa ton, In
which notice is given ofthe sweepstakes race
to take place in city this on the first Satui-
day of the current month, and as IT is the de-
sire of this association that perfect under
standing OF its purposes and acts prevail, so
much of the phrase, "best two In three, trot-
ting horses" IL further explained to mean
such AS are ,0ithOm a record. AS this associa-
ton does not assume for Dallas county any
trained stock the word GRAINED in this con-
nection meaning only animals disciplined
for the course. Likewise, it is further In
tended that such portion of the same adver-
tisement which confines the entries rom
this county, only, shall be extended In Its In
depreciation to include the field being open
ed to the entire state.
e9dtf-3iw2t SECRETARY.
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The Cattle Dr,xe.

For the week ending Friday noon,
May IA, s,99s head of cattle bad
passed Fort Worth, en- route
to Kansas previously reported
this season, ss,O12-making a total,
thus far, Of 10000. Twenty-Five herds
are reported on the road between San
Marcos and Fort Worth, which the
Democrat estimates will average 500
head each, making 81, 500 head more.
These figures we get from the Fort
Worth Democrat Of yesterday.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS, May II, 1877

Mr. j. n. Bartholow, Dallas, Texas.
DEAR SIR-Yours of the 10th inst,
with programme and circular letter,
was received last night. In my opin-
ion the future of racing in Texas de-
ponds largely on the success OF the
coming meeting at Dallas. Should II
prove II success (as | am satisfied 1t
wilIj, the fall campaign will be lively.
think the matter OF success rests en-
tirely with the owners and trainers of
horses, who | am assured, will come
up in manly spirit and cooperate
with you. You will then have as bril-
liant II meeting as has ever been held
in the state. Trusting they will do so,
and that success may crown your eff
forts, am very truly, yours,
ED. FINNIN.
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sbiemto umo nnl tooblo mny to
styod by ~ mfchDl pcdah ADD prompt
noGnIcaconco.
-W0fi un lho dflylng and irolllnR
ifnolt NJ tho Dnllal lilomod stuck nsao.
cinlluis course WH commenced yra.
tcrduy, aud viii 10 completed in q fow
duva
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From Wednesday = Daily Herald.

This is the last week Of the pres
ent term of the district court. A large
number of cases will go overuntil next
term.
The motion to quash the indict-
ment against J. f.. Barkley was argued
in the district court, Colonel James
Hurt and Mr. Eblen appearing for the
defense, and Captain Ed. Bower for
the state. The motion was sustained.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-05-22

The Spencer optical Manufacturing com
pany of New York have achieved scientific
triumph in the "Diamond Spectacles" which
are produced at their works. These glasses
are made from the best materials, and man
ufactured with true ~ tistic and scien titiC
skill, and as aids to failing or impaired eye
sight, they have no equal Every genuine
pair is stamped with the trademark, small
diamond. 79d2wS5w2w
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* "A e3n per day. Agents wanted. All
- " r-t Glasses Of working people Of both
sexes, young and old, make more money Al
work for Us, IN their own localities. during
their spare moments, or all their time, than
~ any ming 80 We o1eI employ men men
that VII paf handsomely for every hour
work. Pun particulars, terms, SIC, semi
free. send us your address a. once. Don't
delay. Now Il the time. Don't look fol
learned what vs oTtr. .. aTIrsoE a Co.
Poriland nnlne 1stavly
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Adjourned.

The honorable district court yester-
day adjourned until court in course.
There have been thirteen convictions
at the present term, ten only Of whom
go Immediately to the penitentiary,
two having appealed to the supreme
court and one granted II new trial.
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| DvERTIsINes ChesI

A DvERTIsINGs Chesps Good: S5sleH-
N offc.-An persons who contemplafe
making contracts with newspapers for the
cents N Geo. p. Roue1l a Co, Al Park Row,
New York, for their PAMPHLET-BOOK
(nfsefv- seuellfh erfni0al containing lists OF
over 400 newspapers and estimates show
ing the cost. Advertisements taken for lead
ing papers In many states At tremendous
reduction from publishers' RATES. GET rHE
BOOK. 1eutwly
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TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue Of q deed OF trust executed and
delivered to me by Louis Amen, ON the 7th
day OF July, 1874, which appears of record i'm
the clerks office OF Dallas coupty, Texas, in
book Y, on pages 522 and 52S, 10 secure the
payment of n certain note in said deed of
trust described, and in compliance with the
request of the owner of said note, will sell
to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, at
the court house door. in Dallas county, Tex
as, on Saturday, the 10Th day OF May, 1875,
the south half OF lots Nos. five and six, in
block No. twenty 90 original map of Dallas,
the premises being known 8 the Washing
son house. such title will be made TO the
purchaser as Is authorized by my said au-
thority. W. IL. THOMAS, Trustee.
Dallas. Texas, May 6, 1875. 3lwst
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Kentucky Jacks.

Just arrived, three Kentucky jacks f;
one of them sixteen hands high, u very
superior animal, all of imported stock.
For sale at Works livery stable. Stock
raisers invited to see them.
]. IL. WEARE.
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FINAL SETTLEMENT.

1NHE STATE OF TEXAS-To all persons
Il interested in the guardianship Of the es-
tate OF Benoni Caldwell, minor: n. II.
Caldwell, guardian, has fled, in the district
court ofDallas county an application for final
with his account and vouchers, which will be
heard NJ the next term Of said court, com
mencing on the first Monday In June. A. ID.
1S7s, al the court house thereof, in the city OF
Dallas, at which time all persons Interested
in said guardianship may appear and con-
test said application IL they see proper.
Witness, A. Harwocd, clerk Of the districs
court Of Dallas csunty.
Given under my hand and the seal OF saIn
court ct ONCE. this 9Th day Of May a. ID.
| ism A HARWOGD,
s4wSt. elk Dist. Court, Dallas CO., IeAas.
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From Tuesdays Daily Herald.l
Attention Of interested parties is
called 10 the notice Of Sheriff Barley,
published In another column. Con-
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Who formerly lived near Chester &. H.,
South Carolina, will confer favor by calling
Mt my office, over the City bank.
T.. &. McLURE.
Dallas, May II, 1875. 35wiw
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Advice.

For information about the best Steel Gang
Plows, write TO COLLINS Il Co., the celebrated
axe manufacturers, 2l2 Water street, New
York. Circulars free. lSw3m
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Elh. &. ll'LGNE'S
CELEBRATED
LIVER PILLS,
ron rus CrnG a.
LIVER COMPLAINT,
DYSPEPSIA AND SICK HEADACHE.
Symptoms Of a Diseased Liver.

~ h'I'N''N W p" e''N"'N' s''N''
DAM in the right side. under the
i edge Of the ribs, increase on pres
sure; sometimes the pain Is in the
left side; the patient is rarely able
to lie on the left side; sometimes
the pain Is felt under the shoulder
blade, and it frequently extends to
the top of the shoulder, and Is some
times mistaken for rheumatism in
the arm. The stomach is affected
with loss Of appetite and sickness;
the bowels in general arc costivc,
sometimes alternative with lax; the
head is troubled with pain, accom-
panied with a dull, heavy sensation
in the back part. There is generally
a considerable loss of memory, ac-
companied with a painful sensation
of having left undone something
which ought to have been done. A
slight, dry cough is sometimes an at
tcndan,.- The patient complains of
WEAKNESS and debility; he is easily
startled, his feet are cold or burning,
and he complains of prickly sensa-
ton of the skin; his spirits are low;
and although he is satisfied that exer-
else would be beneficial to him, yet
he can scarcely summon up fortitude
enough to try it. In fact, he dis
trusts every remedy. Several Of the
above symptoms attend the disease,
but cases have occurred where few
of them existed, yet examination of
the body, after death, has shown the
LIVER to have been extensively de-
ranged.
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AGUE AND FEVER.

DR.. c. M'LANE's LIVER PILLS, IN
CASES OF AcuE AND FEVER, when
taken with Quinine, are productive
of the most happy results. No better
cathartic can be used, preparatory to
or after taking Quinine. We would
advise all who are afflicted with this
disease to give them A FAIR TRIAL.
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We did not sell quite all our tickets in time
to draw on the 18th of May, but so certain
are we of success, and in evidence of our
good faith and Intentions, we will receive, In
payment for tickets, certificates of deposit in
any first-class bank In the United States
with This endorsement: Payable only when
Fosters Texas drawing takes place"
No scaling of prizes, out every { ne paid in
full.
Over $1,000 acres of choice land, centrally
located, near railroads, II Houses, 2325 Gold
Coin prizes, among them one of $4,000, and
one OF 5000. Our enterprise is endorsed by
the City Council. Reliable agents wanted.
Send for circulars. They will convince you
we are both reliable and responsible. Tick
cts only IL. Eleven for $40, and % for $40. No
connection with any other similar enter
prise.
CoMMENDAToRY--Havi from our long
acquaintance with Mr.. j. f. Foster, every
confidence in his integrity, we feel jus
titled In saying we believe he will carry out
his distribution honestly and fairly.-Signed
by the mayor, HON.. T. d. Wilson, and the
city council.
We are specially. DESTROYS that parties in
terested would write to the banks, iner-
chants and postmaster Of this place (where
we have lived fifteen years., for Information
]. E. FOSTER, Manager,
79d5w30w5w Houston, Texas.
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P.s Dealers and Physicians ordering from,
others than Fleming Bros. will do we'll to wrie
tlIoir orders distinctly, and take none Jm DR..
@. VI Lane'j Liser Piiis, prepared BY Fleming
bros, Pittsburgh, Pa, The market being yfnH u
b,se imiidtiom. 70 those wishing to give them a
trial, we will forward per mail, ost-paid, to any
part Of tho United States one box of Pills for
twelve thrro-ccnt postage stamps, or one vial Of
Vermifuge for fourteen three-cent stamps. All
ORDERS from Canada must DO accompanied by
twenty cents extra.
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new FOUNDRY
AND
MACHINESHOP
'LoNERGAN & MURRY,
OF LOUISIANA, MO,

Beg leave to inform the citizens of Dallas
and the surrounding country that they have
removed their extensive works TO this place,
and are prepared to manufacture ali kinds
OF steam Engines and Mill Machinery, Cast
ings OF all description done on short notice.
we have on hand several engines of our own
make also House Fronts, Window Caps,
stills, Fencing, Balcony Railing. Fire Fronts
Crate Bars, etc. We have the facilities for
quickly turning out frst-elass work well
adapted TO the wants OF this country, and
also for repairing same the shortest notice.
LONERGAN & MURRI,
South side Of the Compress, Dallas, Texas.
Sld6m-8w6m
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DooK PRIETINe-we maize speeialty
He al cr1o<.
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DR. TUFTS HAIR DYE

is easily applied, imparts a beautiful black
or brown, and acts like magic. The best in
the world. Sold by all druggists. Price, one
dollar box.
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Rogers & Romnge, W E corbett q Co.
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CHURCHES.

MNo1iA Episrora7-Rcy, Geo f, Moyd-
well, pastor sabbath school at a. III, =
W. S,ocNsdalc, Supt.
Iutlrrua-Rcv. j. Sumcrs, pastor. Sab
bath school at 2 O'Clock p. m. Jos L. Web
stcr, Supt.
Unitpd Brt1vn--Rcv. c. B. Branc, pas
tor Sabbath school at , o'clock; George
Pearl, superintendent.
Norueiin-Rcv. l.. p. Clcwcl, pastor
Sabbath school at 0 O'Clock; James Cree
ger Superintendent.
Pyotestnt Epicopo!-l'ey. Kilgourc, pa
tor.
Romnn Cuth0hc-Rcv. Father William
Hill.
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SOCIETIES..

h.F. and 4. M, No. 155-Mccts every
second and fourth Monday in each month
Van b. Oslcr, Secretary.
Il. Of p. No. G1-Mcct every Friday
night. X. Of r. &. S, c. lIarman.
l. 0. Of o. T., No. 4G-Mcct ever
Thursday night John Landcrs, Sccy.
1fechouic&to1rn M,lc and TcnloIe STmtn
n,y--Kcv. Victor Miller, Principal; ChaS
Il. Casscll, Secretary.
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NJ NG1IGEEANEaSTOWN.

UHjgc"-n 6 Error
mmixxi,qrrS-.Joshua Stokes, Geo. "
Foreman, Thomas Andcrs L. l., BohIllZ.
(TcM-E. i. Bohlitz.
Tar Tg!Lyrt0r-J. Thco. WacsChc.
poSt,daxtey-John Root.
CoDatiIlre-J. The0. Wacschc and JOIN
A. Rpnncr.
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COUNTY OFFICERS

Chief Judgs-IIon. r. ]. Bowie.
Aswriates-IIons John A Lynch and W.
V. Bouic.
iStatcs ANorncy-Milton G. Urncr.
Clerh Of Circuit Cout-Thomas Cor
such.
.Shcwt-Thomas II. Willi&r.
1uditor-Frcd'k. j. Nelson.
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ORPHANS COURT.

OflllA Nd wv IL
Orphans Court meets every Monday an'
Tuesday 0: each week.
Chief Jl0ge-Thos. G. Maynard
Ass2cntes-W J. Black and G. W. Dud
dcrar.
Rcgis.rrcf 7'Ws-Col. John r. Ronzcr
Comfy CommiS~ionrrS-Lcwis Crawford
President; John w. Staup, H. T. Harris
Augustus Nicodcmus, Geo, I. Whip.
Clerk to C9mmiSS1onclS-E. \. Gitin%cr.
CoNertor Of state AMI Co"@ty T"rs-G.
w. Miller
County .S"rreyor-Wm. II. Ramshur~.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
President, John W. White; Commissions
crs. +. Stoncr, j. Owen, Andrew kcssIcG.
Secretary and Examiner John W. Page.
JUSTICES OF TIE PEACE.
District No. 1J-Frcd'k White, Mcchan-
icstown; G. i. Firor, Graccham VIM. ;.
Mcpherson, Catoctin Furnacc.
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LEAVE MECHANICSTOWN

~ Passenger Trains will run us ioI-
lows:
LEAVE MECHANICSTOWN
For Baltimore and Wcstminstcrat 5:33 and
500 A. NJ, and All j. NJ
For Frederick at S;0G A Nj and AL NJ
For Ilagcrstown, Williamsport and Mar
tinsburg at 1888 a NJ and 80 7 NJ
ARRIVE MECIANICSTOWN
From Baltimore and Westminster At lo;""
A NJ and 'i:l5 and 1875 p NJ
From Frederick at 1898 \ VI and $50
= NJ
From MartinSburg, Williamsport and
IIagcrstown at SOC a. NJ and III J. NJ.
j. NJ HOOD,
Gcnl Manager.
r. H. GRISWOLD,
Gcn'l Ticket Agent
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REGISTRAR Or VOTERS.

District No. 15-Bcrnarll Co!Iiilowcr,
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CHANGE OF TINE
WESTERN MARYLAND L. ROAD

nss II. .}.;7 .I-
-It- e. :
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IN and after Sunday, June 3, 1870
" Passenger Trains will run as fol
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-01-14
Thinks He KilledHisM Man
IFrom the New York Sun. I

In the theatres, hotels and
other public places of Boston,
a man is often seen whose odd
demeanor is the subject of much
comment. He wears good
clothes, has an intelligent ap-
pearance, and the speech of an
educated man, but his eyes have
the unmistakable gleam of in
sanity. He was always in a
hurry, and always inquiring for
Charles Garner. This man is
Frank A. Smith, and his mania
was strangely developed. A
bout five years ago he was in
Kansas. In the bar-room Of a
tavern in which he was staying
for a few days he got into a
quarrel with a bullying from
tiersman, and was finally struck
by his aggressive opponent
Believing that his life was in
danger he drew a revolver, at
which the scared desperate ran
out of the room. Smith fol-
lowed and fired ; but the bullet
probably did no damage, as
the man was not seen that
night, nor afterward in that
neighborhood. 1t is supposed
that he dared not return to the
tavern at once. The excitement
seriously affected Smith, who
was not in good health, and his
morbid fancy made him think |
that he had killed his assailant. |
He returned to his home in Bos-
ton, firmly impressed that he
was a murderer. His friends
have sought for the missing man
in vain, only learning that his
name was Charles Garner, and
that he was a dissolute vaga-
bond. Smith refuses to be con-
that his delusion is not
fact, yet is always looking for
Garner, whom he says he is GER
tain he must have "shot entirely
out of existence" " In other re-
spects he is sane.