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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-18
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} EPUnIICAN STATE CONvENTION.

" EPUnLlCAN STATE CONVENTION.
4 State Convention of the Republican Party of
Delaware, will be held at Dover, on Thursday, May
18th, at O'clock p NJ, for the purpose Of elecing
six delegates to the National Republican Conyen-
ton, to be held at Cincinnati. June lith and for
the tranSaction of such other business may be
In accordance with custom, New Castle County
will elect seventy Kent County f0rty-two and
SUSSEX County fortytwo delegates to said State Con-
The Executive Committee for each county are re-
quested to give early notice of the number Of dele
Hates each voting district is entitled to- and the time
HilNRY T. PiCKEIS.
Chairman Republican State Central C6nnGitteo.
GHERIFFALTY- AGAIN ANNOUNCN NY.
- self candidate for the Office of Sheriff OF New
iect to the nomination Of the Republican party.
HENRY H. McMUl LIEN,
lanlO,&wt New Ctstie Hundred.
SHEklFFALTY.
To the voters of New Castle county After some
hesitation and the solicitation Of many friends
have concluded to offer myself to your consideration
for the office Of Sheriff, subject the nomination OF
befor the nomination to make regular canvass
noRe my friends VII accept this 9eiqe as >, psreqnpl
(tENTENNIAL CANDIDATE
FOR SHERIFF of New Castle county. NICHO
LAS b. APPLETON, late Of Appnguinmninh Hd.,
subject to The decision oi the Republican, nomna-
ton iehli. i.1wtn
E4NOR SHERIFF.
I again offer myself as candidate for Sheriff of
New Castle County, subject to the decsiun Of Re.
votes, for which will be very thankful
Your obedient servant,
marll-tn HIRAM W, MOORE.
i x. D. VANDEvER.
Subject to the decision OF the Republican party of
New Castle county. "A. ID. VANDEEER
febl4,tn
WILLIAM MILLER,
w FOR SHERIFF.
offer myself Il candidate for Sheriff Of New
Castle county, subject to the decision of the Repub
lican party WILLIAM MILLER,
lan2s,d&wtn Wilmington Hundred.
EOR CORONER,
I WILLIAM b. WILEY
Of Wilmington Hundred
Subject to the decision OF the Republican ;ili+y
febl,tn
VOHN Il. GALLAHER,
d FOR CORONER
The undersigned offers himself as a cnndidate fog
Coroner, Of New Castle county, sub ect to the deci
sion OF the Republican party
JOHN r. GALLAHER
Seventh ami Walnut Streets.
jan 25,tnd&w Wilmington, Del.
SHERIFFALTY.
TO THE VOTERS OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
My fellow citizens, after some hesitation nave
concluded to offer myself your consideration as
candidate for the office Of Sheriff, subject to the
nomination Of the Republican party pledgng my
self to support the nominee of that party whOnso-
ever he may be-. JONATHAN E. GEORGE
feb9 tn New Castle Hundred.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-18

There will, doubtless, be large audience
The Georgia Minshels, last evening had
a good, thoughTot crowded house, the bal
cony being well filed. The performance
was highly enjoyed by those present
MORE NEW ESGtNEs FOR THE p. W. 4 r.
R. R.-The Philadelphia, Wilmington &
Baltimore R. r. Co have ordered four ad-
dltional locomotives from the Baldwin Lo-
comotiye Works, the first of which was re-
ceived on Friday night and put into service
this morning, taking the early mail to Bal
timore The other three are in process of
construction, a'd will lie finished soou. The
numbers are II to 81 inclusive. No. rs is
now beng built in the Companys shops,
this city. Yesterday, the new locomotive
(No. n went on rs tiial trip, and behaved
admirably. Ii and the others yet TO follow
are all of the irst-claes, with cylinders II
by "a.
TEE PUBLIr ScaooL SPeLLrSa. "A CORES
pondent calls the attention OF the principal
Of No school to an error in publishing
the successful pupils in the spelling bee ON
last Friday, 'tbe one to whom she gave the
honor having been spelled down nerself,
and the one who stood alone having spelled
down the entire class 10 not mentioned
PERSONAL Ferris, tf the nIMER-
CIAL, was at Charleston, s. O.. on last
Thursday the l3th, aud intended TO leave
for Aiken, on the following day, He pro-
posed to remain at Aiken for about ten
days, and then to visit his parents, near
Alexandria, Va. He speaks of his health
as materially improved,
The policemen were busily engaged, this
morning, in notifying merchants and bust
ness men of the requirements OF the new
ordinance in relation to piing boxes on the
sidewalk. There WAS much grumbling, but
there has been very general compliance
with the ordinance.
The Reading Activ=s were beaten at
Philadelphia yeste DAY, by a score Of to
3. The K,elng cub at-o vanlnisled the
Phi.ale'ph.Ls, yesterday, by -core Of
to-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-18
.Gnr 8als.


EOR SAIE.-11iE ENTIRE OR HALE INTER
a est in very desirable stenln grist mill, nearly
new. For further information apply to
BELhAH d ELLIOTT,
aprlsat Third and French.
NOR SALE-FlRSr MORTGAGES ON III
Ti0W H5.0OO, $4,000, 81 $50 1900, 81 ,2O0. 81 800,
HiOO &l,Vm. Apply 10 . ,,1..........
aprl5,st' i'0' l. SIS SIS NJ Market a1:EIsS8 Street.
EoR A i E.-.A STYLISH BAY HORSE,
n about 10 hands high, coming years old of kind
and gentle disposition will he sold low for want of
use. Apply at West End Club Stable,
apri-tf Cor. l1th and West SITS.
EOR SAIiE.-A VERY DESIRABLE THRFE-
A. story brick House, in this city. Convenient to the
city cars Pleasant surroundings and in every re-
spoct tirst-class property. Apply to
SAM'L. w. MCCAUII4EY,
marll-tf 706 Market st.
ENOR SALE-A DARK BROWN DRIVING
Il mare. coming years old. a good traveller Also
three year old Moscow colt. broken to double and
single harness. Sold only for want of use.
A. r. TATNALT.,
ians6tf 18th Ward City.
VIOR SALE OR RBNT-SIX NEW THREE
r. story brick dwellings. N w. cor sth and Madi-
Applyto ROBERT Fl. JONES,
Jelsu 2ll shipley St, I'd story
I Ss%d A osa@ %9t11 Sna Il sB% ND M IL Fsss sf 5
ss snaps u pf' ). i. MANGa3, 'afns
feblD3n' Smyrna, Del.
NOR SALE-OLD NEWSPAPERS AT 4 CTS
II pound, in good condition for wrappng-paper
feb 5,tf THIS OFFICE.
NEW YORK ELASTIC TRUSsES HAVE No
1N metal SPRINGS are worn night and day, easily
regulated by the patient. For sale by
&C. BRINGHURSr y CO,
Corner Sixth and Market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-18
Mottres.


NOT / G E.-MARYLAND AND DELAWARE
~ SHIP CANAL CO-Notice is hereby given
that general meeting of the Stockholders OF the
Maryland and Delaware ship Canal Company will
be held at the othce of Messrs. I4thicum Alexan-
der. Councillors at Law, No 81 Lexington street. in
the city Of Baltimore ON tuesday the second day of
May A. D., 1876, at o'clock, p. NJ, for the purpose
Of eecting directors of said company, to
hold office for year from the day of their elec
tiDn and until their shall be elected and
qualified. HORACE Is. TEBBFTTS,
aprls,2l "a. 8,mayl,2 President
7 DAN ASSOCIATION STOCK FOR SALE-A
Il 4 safe and profitable investment
The Delaware Loan Association IL years old, now
oilers its sixth series for sale rst payment due May
3D. 1876. The first series has natured and its mem
hers all paid of. Six per cent. allowed To with
drawing members. GEO. g. MARIS, Sec'y
The Wilmington Loan Association 1O years old,
offers it, sixth series for sale first payment due
April s5th. The iirst series matured in nine years
and months. GEO. 9. MARIS, Sec'y
The Diamond State Loan ASSOCIATION. 9 years old.
offers ts sixth tor sale, irAt payment due
April 18th, 1870 First series will mature about
years and months. GEO. q. MARlS, Sec'y
Each of the above associations has Accumulated
profits rapidly for the shareholders, and have
with no losses. apti7-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-18
FINANCIAL g. COMMERCIAL.
Wn.NtINGToN, DEL, April 18, 1876.
lTOrATrONs An, OiCTOoR TO-nAy

Reported by Crare johnson 4 Co., Bankers an
Brotnrs. 9Th aud hLrkst Sts.l
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-18

THE GREAT DRAMATIC SUCCESS ortanrh
DAY, produced with line distribution OF ohorneto
y MaEsns Egs;i Brntq, + ! Jams; Il Taylor Mare Az
Magic; Portia, wife of Brutus" Miss Virgri,.
buchanan. Supported by powerful star dramatic
company Every attention will he given to the prU
port Of the citizens Of Wilmington. The manage
ment have determined, notwithstanding the great
to adopt the following popular scale Of prices:
General admission 80 cents; gallery 25 cents re-
serve seats 10 cents. Scats may be secured ut
Buughnah, Thomas Co.'S three days n advance.
aprlo2t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-18

q GHERIFFALTY- AGAIN ANNOUNCE MY.
- self candidate for the office of Sheriff of New
CASTLE county, at the ensuing general election sub
lect to the nomination of the Republican party
HENRY II. McMULLEN,
janlO.&wtf New Gist,e Hnndrei
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THE DRY DOCK SAVINGS BANK.

LIVELY 'RUN" FOR FEW HOURS YESTERDAY
AFTERNooN--IuE INSTITUTION CLAIMED TO
BE IN HEALTHY CONDITION.
There was q lively run" on the Dry Dock Savings
Bank corner OF Third and The Bowery yesterday
afternoon. Whom the bank opened the morning
there was nothing 70 indicate that any want oil
fdence brewing among dcpositors, and even At
noon the business the counters showed signs OF
an increase Toward two O'Clock in the afternoon,
however deposltors began 10 arrive in large numbers
and tho clerks were kept busy they could DO until
after closing hour in paying out money. great many
Of those who called away without drawing any Of
tnr deposs but these were the sensible people, who
chose to have interview with some Of the officials
before losing claim 70 tho current interest
their deposits To those who simply asked Tor their
money explanation was made, the cash being
handed out promptly The total amount drawn during
day so7 go, and the number OF the drafts was
Ia all 200.
asked for IN explanation ~ how the brought
about He SAID that he had heard the FIRST rumors
the bank We're traccaole TO some Of the jewish
societies lodges which met on sunday last He did
not apprehend gny Inconvenience whatever from what
had occurred lclt that the depositors would
SEQ how ioonshy they had acted. me bank was pcr-
OF the kind the State, AND had surplus ~ the
present between $500 900 aud $500 COO Its
sources we're about 100000; 81 900 were 10
government, bonds, 81. 500 900 were In city ponds,
81 400 900 were IN State and the balance town
bonus The condition Of the bank to meet any ext
gcncy put upon II, SAID Mr. Miller appeared from this
exhibit every way satisfactory. He did not be-
evs that the which were tho cause OF yestcr
oays run could have tho effect OF exciting the
jorly OF depositors draw shcr money since there
danger whatever TO be apprehcndcd
The regular monthly meeting oil the trustees was
held soon alter the bank closed, but ~ understood
that this meeting was not any way tho result OF the
trouble during the day.
A rumor prevailed to limited extent during tho
afternoon that one Two Of the east side savings
banks the vicinity Of tho Dry Dock institution also
bad had run. y but this proved 10 be unloundcd
The President Of the Sxpenny savings bank called
by the reporter and that gentleman stated that the
OF the bank The day IN the usual
manner nor wss any trouble Whatever anticipated.
lie further said that he believed the trouble In the Dry
Dock bank have been caused by some OF the deposit
tors getting confused the troubles tho
Mechanics and Traders BANK, with which institution
they unwitIingly coniounded the Dry Dock Savings
nuuE
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as birthday present Soon thereafter her lsiher,
then wldowcr married the defendant in The actlon.
The piano remained the house Always regarded by
the plaintiff hers though generally used by the fam
Ny. Alter the fstber's death the piapun removed
from the house, but her siepmtther refused
70 permit tho piano 10 accompany her. SUIT
was therefore brought to possession
OF the piano. and two years ago 1t taken from tho
sepmothcr by writ OF rcplevln aud delivered 10 the
daughter The present trial therefore 10 deter
mne whether the possession Of the daughter should
be continued and how much she should have Tor The
time IL detained from her and the trouble OF get
ting It, The plaintiffs father being dead she was pro-
vented under the statute from tesiyng 10 his state
ments when no gave IL to her as present. For.
tunately on this point she had brother who was not
disqualified as Witness who heard his father declare
II 10 be present TO mis- twtness sister her birth
day. and he testified. The jury rendered q verdict
Ia favor Of plaintiff confirming her right 10 her BIRTH
day g but refusing her damages for its detention by
dafendnnt
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A MOTHER AND HER CHILD.

An interesting case as to the custody Of q child Is
now undergoing examination by direction Of Judge
Douohue Lena Entze, now about nine years old, is
The child in question. Her father was Catholic and
her mother Protestant Shortly before his death her
ather awarded the custody OF the child Mrs Anna
Krcnt who, after the funeral took the child her own
The mother Of the child, Mrs sophia Entze, is
seeking obtain custody Of the child and Mrs
krent has refused give her up she has invoked the
arbitration OF courts The child 10 quite small for
Ter age but looks bright and interesting During the
sntire examination of witnesses yesterday she on
tho lap Mrs. krens and evinced decided autipathy
10 her mother. IL Is claimed the hand the
mother being Protestant seeks 70 obtain her child
other hand, and u ID alleged that tho mosher Is not
only an UNFIT custodian Of tho child but that her
tive obtain possession Of money left 70 IL Max
y Eller appeared for Mrs Krent, aud William W. s.
Yard for Mrs Entxe.
George snock, officer OF the Tenth precinct test,.
aed that the claiming to be the mother OF the
child gave her name Sophia Entze when be arrested
her ON tho 10th March last AZ No 40 Canal street;
he arrested her the COMPLAINT OF her husband that
inc was habitus DIR unkard upon which the Sergeant
house ordered her 70 be locked Tor tho
sight when he arrested her she vas grossly ntoxi-
saied; she had osen previously arrested on similar
sister serbuIa testified that snc was in the room
sw hours before the father died she heard him say
Krcnt ard she seemed very much pleased; abe had
sever converscd with the child
The next witness WAS Mrs. Lammatan. She testified
Mrs Entxc took from her, and was well be-
haved for the hrst months alter that she did not
attend 70 her household dutes she WAS noisy, bois-
ferrous and Quarrelsome the child used 70 run down
frying and irlghtcncd; when Mrs. Enszc was hghng
with her husband she used 70 drink beer and liquor;
the child was neglected all the time the mother would
send the child for drink in her husbands ABSENCE
the husband had her arrested three times; The last
tune he had her arrested she had been drunk four
teen days continuously and tried TO cut her throat be-
lore she was arrested She sent to the Island for
len days
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dicted Illicit whiskcy dister, against certain promi
nsnt republican officials Of Brooklyn Stein, who is
now in the Kings County Penitentiary awaiting trial
upon three indictments stated that he paid tor a
period OF two years the OF $500 per week 70
Deputy Collectors samuel GIbcrson aud DANIEL Gillen
william ID. Hughes as The price Of their silence,
claiming that they knew that he was running the stil
other revenue ollciai Furnan street. The inyesti
CATION OF the case which has been made by Collector
Frecahd, IN whose Office Gilien aud Glberson have
been for several years. failed to develop anything
terminating Them. They were before tho Grand Jury,
u was rumored, yesterday Mr. Hughes who IS
brother-p-iaw Of ex-Aitorney General Williams.
vites the thorough Investigation OF his while
In the Office Of District Attorney A. W. Tenney. The
latter gentleman declines to speak upon the subject Of
stems statement.
Yesterday IN accordance with orders received from
Washington, the deputies. Gillen and Giberson,
removed from Office Collector Freeland believes
that there is word Of truth in the charges against
these officials
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ARE You AN ISRAELITE?

In the extradition OF Leopold L. Nette, the al
legged Austrian forger, which has been for some time
under examination before United States Commissioners
Osborn, the accused yesterday examined in bis
own behalf Counsel for the prosecution, with Wow
of inpeachng tho witness credibility and that he
did not believe in the sacrcdness OF the oath admins
tered 10 him. asked the question, Are you Israeli
ites" Defendants counsel ex-Judgs Joachimsen,
promptly objected TO tho question being improper
the witness being trial for hts religion and in
asmuch rs the constitution OF tho State OF New York
recognized every person unconvicted CT crime as COM
pctent TO give testimony witnesses In oil
tlce irrespective OF religious belief An animated dis
cussion followed between counsel, which, however,
dd not exceed the limits Of professional decornm but
winch the Commissioner brought to end by stating
he would reserve his decision the objection raised
by defendants counsel The was then adjourned
to Friday next
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ARREST OF A PANEL THIEF.

Kate Anderson, alias Abbot one OF the odert and
most dangerous Of the panel thieves OF this city.
brought before Justice Murray ut the Tombs yesterday
morning q charge Of grand larceny, by Officer
FLANAGAN Of the Fourteenth precinct The complain
ant whose entered on the returns ms Alfred
Johnson guest OF the Filth Avenue Hotel, did not
appear officer Flanagan informed Judge Murray that
shortly alter O'Clock Monday night he called
the house OF assgnaon No Al Blocker street by
Mr. johnson, who accused the prisoner OF stealing
$500 from his pocket Mr.. Joinson's empty pocket
book was found tho floor. Counsel Tor the prisoner
demanded release the ground that the complain
ant did not appear She was discharged.
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A CALIFORNIA LYNCHING.
GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF THE SANTA ROSA
LyNcHINa By THE SHERRY.
From the San Francisco Postl

From the San Francisco Postl
Our dispatches Saturday announced the banging
OF Charles W. Henley, at Santa Rosa, the evening DO
FORE BY mob. for the murder OF James Rowland Tho
particulars OF the briefly given on satur
day an inquest held upon the body and the EVIL
dcnce fully reported by the Santa Rosa Democrat
which we CLEAN the lolowing:--Th nrst witness
ahmed was Deputy sheriff ana Jsiler s. II. Wilson,
who iestincd:-
Knocked my dor ami walked me up; 1 asked What
was wanted and told that they had prisoner and
wished him TO be put In JAIL went TO the door, and
I opened 1t q crowd OF men. all FULLY armed and
masked, rushed upon anu took hold OF mo- they then
told me that they did not mean any harm 10 the, but
they had como TO get Henley aud determined
have him ut all hazards, ana ordered me 70 go with
them and unlock the JAIL tbeythsn guarded 10 my
o. o. y Saa sn sSs Ss asa ~ na
dressed; when nrst opened the door my wife. sup
pose, hearing The men rush IN, ran in where was and
screamed; the men ordered her 10 be quiet and told
her they did not intend any harm 10 any one ut my
house, but they had come Tor Henley and the keys of
marched mo over TO tho sberir7s onice, having len
eight or ton men 10 guard my wife and daughter;
when we got 70 the sherns once opened . and llt
jail; unlocked the nrst two doors. they following;
they asked where the cell was that Henley was mi
pointed u out 70 them; Two men then pointed their
pistols ut my head, and ordcrcd me TO unlock II; did
20 they thon looked into the cell by the light OF
candle which stcy had; Henley was quiet. suppose
be was sleeping four entered the coll and took
hold OF him, when no awoke no said
ION LORD BOYS, LIrK;"
these were the only words he uttered; he was then
gagged and bound hand ana loot; guards stand
Ing all way through She jail and shcrin's ONCE, all
armed with gus and pistols tour carried Henley
out cet foremost; after they passed ont was per-
mittcd 70 lock the Jail doors, and was then marched
into tho Sherin7s ONCE, and Henley no more;
policeman Dyer, who was also under guard, aud
myself ordered 20 take seats In the Shers ONCE,
eight or ten men standing guard over us; We we're
kept there about ha an hour; the men talked tnc
matter over hat 10 90 with uswhctncr 10 lock
up Jail take OIL they INA " decided 10 take
US into The country; q wagon then Driven up
house door. anu we we're ordered 20 get n,
and we're driven 10 my house on Fllh street. where
the guard winch left there 10 guard my wife and
daughter were taken in They then Gown Finn
street. turned south and the railroad tho
depo, and the wagon bridge Santa Rosa Creek
and when the umDcr % The Nat they put vs. out
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COURT CALENDARs-THIs DAY.

SUPREME COURT cHAxBEKs-Held BY Judge Dono-
hue-Nos 9, 49, II. IS. 10, 20, 49, 50, TO- 72 49, so,
IL ia ils H. i lis rs iyS iH az ia 49, Isl
les, l75' lsa ls4, 1885, 1855 1911 ZOO 2ol, 2o2, 2o3,
2os 2l2 The assessment calendar will also DO called
IRON No. SO TO No 10 inclusive.
SUPREME CorRr-srxclAL TKRx-Hcid BY Judge
Lawrence. -Demnrrers-Nos 10 and Is Law ana
500 SOL 2o l3l, 235 II, i9s, l46 4ls AL 49, $50.
surRExx Counr--t,sculr--rar l-neid by Judge
osS, IFS 1911, 14Os ssai l721. sG2 SOS, 500 sao7
Part Held by Judge Van vorst-Case on. Part g.
Adjourned until tomorrow.
sUrEalon counT-srrciAI TrRx-Held BY Judge
Scdgwck Case on-No. Al No day calendar.
surERrom CouKr-TaiAL lEKx-Pat HELD BY
Judge sanfordNos ll76 HI, 1885, 2l35, 2oCo 1924,
lles, 1912, liza. 2ib5 1880, lis3, iis4 1875 il2t
asos al, sisa, iee4, 1908 lis l2io iii 1912. ias
1915 1915, l2is l22o 1921, 1872, 1873 1925, 1926,
COMMON PLrAs-Eourrr TKRx-Hcid by Judge Van
Hocsen--csse on--No. "A No day calendar
COMMON PLKAs-rEiAl TERx-Pars Hello BY Judge
1444 $50 1907 2l2s ll04, 2l2l, S77,s Part 2Hed BY
Judge Van BrunL 244l, 246S, 24s4 22s5, 1916
2245 1858 2257 225s 22s3 227o 220s 246i 2l46 1885,
sss ss PAR sHs .ss oy gs Judge s,s 20. ,s,
2 0l so. 2.Ts x4sS zY ,s;J sgs 2 ~ s
1916, 772e 7os5 ess2 7524 425 ss44 7s4i 4oeo pars
6l2 7540 1881 s2oI 25s9 1888, 1884, 1901 1884 1921
l29s, 41e9 Part g. Held by Judge nnouL-Nos
5os Io!s saa .ets 7!!z ess, s7'o o9i4, $3.50, esle
1869. 1918 446s 1888, Tiis.
CoURr GEsEHAL sEssIoSs--Part Held by Re-
corder Hackctt Tho People w. Brian Cunningham,
Ivan, Archibald White and Lewis Brown, grand lar
ccny; same James johnson. grand larceny; Same
W. Edward smith, Charles Anderson and Maurice
Long, grand larceny; Same John Alexander, grind
larceny; same Va Frederick Grecn, grand larceny
Same vs. andrew Espiucsa and Ifaac souloD, grand
larceny Same Cornelius Dc Baum, false pretences;
Same Walter Chapman petit larceny; Same vs.
George Daton. petit larceny Same Charles Daniels,
burglars tools Same Thomas Kcrrgan, assault and
battery; same John Evans and Thomas Mnret, bur
glsry. Part - held ny Judge GIdcrsIecve. The
People Charles j. Williams forgery; Same Isaac
L. Cans, receiving stolen goods.