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The New York herald., 1879-08-23
ONE APIECE
A SCRAMBLE ron LITTLE cnuMD OF pArRoS-

A SCRAMBLE FOR LITTLE CRUMB OF PATRON
AdE AMONG THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Mr.. MacIean, at tho Police Board meeting yester-
day. attempted to make some unimportant appoint
ments in his particular department. There were
four places to DO hllcd Of two and two labor
ors. Mr.. MacLean named certain parties for tho
vacant places. "IIold on" exclaimed Commissioner
French. al want two OF these positions" "All
right" said Mr.. MacLean. accommodatngly, "nams
your mcn." MIR. French had not his official memoir
an,lum book about him. and he could not furnish
the names but said he would do at another time.
Commissioner Morrison looked on amused spec.
tator, during those divisions of the spois. and
said across tho table to Mr.. French. with
laugh, ''Whero do come in in this dealY ''Oh.
ask him.. said Mr.. French pointing to Mr. Maci.can.
.'holl give you ono OF his places" Mr. Morrison.
however. failed to profit by the advice. On what
over point MIR. French dlatory, IL was conspic'
uously noticeable that when tho subject OF patron.
age came before the Board ho displayed An unusual
activity In securing his nonpartisan share OF the
spols In this respect also, he sturdy represented
Mr.. wheeler's claims we'll as his own. An OBJ.
servant police justice who present observed In
sotto pvcc to Commissioner Morrison. We'll. I'm
blamed II our sag Harbor mmissionerlhas not all
the machine tactics of u veteran politician.
Tho meeting then adjourned
The New York herald., 1879-08-23
FOX HUNTING.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

by TELEGEA1H To IdE HEHAi-D
NEWPORT. r. l.. August 90 1879.
The fourth meet of the Queens County Hunt Club
took place this afternoon at the Glen. famous
resort for picnics 1t is located in the
town of Portsmouth. the summer resi-
dence of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. of Boston. The
weather was favorable. aud. considering the fact
that everybody was at the swimming match. there
we're largo number of fashionable spectators. with
the usual number OF the townspeople. Tho
farmers were out in full force with their
families. Forty ladies and gentlemen were
mounted, which Is . large number. and
shows that the sport s growing in popularity.
The run. which lasted one hour and forty min
utes, of unusual interest, owing III part to
the ugly walls and fences which came in
the way of the hunters. Two accidents oc-
Cured to mar. the afternoons sport. Miss Alice
Bedow daughter OF Mrs. Henry Bedlow. of this city.
had a dangerous fall, her horse. she fei kicking
her in the face. She insansibe for some time.
but late hour tonight considerably better.
although suffering great pain. The other per-
son injured was Colonel George E. Waring:
DR.. who fell in jumping wall aud
had his left arm tl0own out. He pluckily mounted
his horse again and went in pursuit Of the fox.
Owing to the accidents only MIR. Griswold and Mr..
Zborowsk in at the finish. Captain Candy.
Mr.. William Oothout and Mr.. Frank Iselin remain
ing behind to for Miss Bedlow The brush was
given to Captain Candy.
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HANLAN AND TRICKETT.
WHAT THE CHAMPION THINKS ABOUT TRICK
ErTs CHALLRNGE-wAITING FOR CHARLES
COURTNEY.

WHAT THE CHAMPION THINKS ABOUT TRICK
EFT CHALLKNGE-wAITING FOR CHARLES
COURTNEY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TORONTO. Ont. August %. 1879.
The recent challenge of Trickett to row Hanlan on
the Paramatta River for purse of from $4,000 to
s5 900 has attracted attention in Toronto and
a HERALD correspondent pulled across to the island
in order to have chat with the champion and see
what he thought about taking such q long
journey to consummate his claim to the
cham pionship of the world. There large
party of German excursionists on the island. and
they appeared highly interested in rowing and
watched Hanlan with close attention while he gave
them q short spin the rather lumpy water.
When he returned to the island the HERALD corro-
spondent accosted him and the following converse
tion ensued:-
CORRESPONDENT suppose you have seen the
statement that Trlckett has challenged you?
HANLAN-Yes, but l doubt II it is genuine.
rather fancy it Is cansrd started to keep mp the
citement. do not think Trickett will challenge
eoRnEspospENT-why you q that opinion?
HASLAN-Trickett has no record that compares
with mine. and think he would rather rest content
with the glores he has than risk them by competi-
tion with me.
ConREspoxDENg-But supposing the challenge be
HANI..S-In that case would accept
CoRREsposDEST-Do you consider the purse men,
HANLAS-Yes would row him for $1,000 and ex-
penses.
CoRREspoSpENT-would you DO prepared to go 70
Australia in answer to the challenge at once?
HANIAN-Certainly not. have my hands full for
this season and could not think OF going this year.
CoisIEspoNDENT-What do you mean by having
your hauds full tor this season?
HANLAN-Well, mean that should like to be on
the spot in Courtney should challenge me and
II not should still like to remain at home with my
wife and child.
q CoRREspoSDENr-Still. should the Trckct challenge
be genuine. you will accept?
MISUNDERSTANDING, will not refuse any challenge.
no matter who 1t comes from. as long sufficiently
large purse Is put up.
After this conversation Hanlan took the corrc-
spondent into his house and introduced him to his
wife, who nursing his first born, whom he re-
gardod with good deal OF pride. There" said he.
my two anchors, and while they bind me 70 my
island home / have particular desire to visit
such far distant part of the world as Australia.
Still. If 1t is requisite to go there to maintain my
cham mpionship, am prepared to 60. no matter how
much inclination may prompt to stay at home. -
CoRREspoNpEsT-How do you feel now with re-
gard to the Barrie regatta?
HANIAN-I reel just the same. / am beat
Riley and am sure can do 1t again.
CoRRKsPospEsr-How do you think the decision
was given that 1t was tie?
HANIAN-Weli, you see. 1t was close. and think
the Barrie judges folt 1t would be good thing II
they could MAKE extra DAYS exciting out Of
us and SO ignored the half length by which won
CoRREspoNDEST-Good day. Hanlan. and much
Obliged.
HANLAs-Good day. Glad to you. Come over
soon again.
The New York herald., 1879-08-23
THE ASHLEY BELT.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE COMING CONTEST AT
THE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-rHE EN-
TRIES HOW The RECEIPTS WILL BE Dis
TRIBUTED.
The arrangements for the ..go-as-you-please" con-
test for the Ashley belt qui.tly progressing. and
notwithstanding to the contrary. there does
not appear to be any reason why it will not take
place in the Madison Square Garden in the week
commencing Monday, September 90 The articles
Of between the present holder Of the belt
Edward Payson Weston. and the challenger. Charles
Rowe were signed at the Office of the London Sport
ing Life on August 9. and the Madison Square
Garden selected the place OF contest. The
entries for the walk to have closed in Lon
don on Thursday. August "a. but the time has been
extended to September l. At present the probable
starters will be Weston. Howell. Blower Brown.
Hazael. Panchot. Ennis, Krohne. George Guyon.
frank H. Hart. Norman Taylor and Merritt 1t is
also rumored that Corkey will take part in the
test and Yuma Indian from Los Angeles. At any
rate will be eleven starters and possibly
eighteen or twenty. which will make handsome
outside stake the first man. the entire entrance
of $500 each goes to the winner. The rest OF the
money will be divided as follows:-n only
man completes $50 miles Tor morel. then the whole
over to him; il two competitors complete
two-thirds OF the receip0 and the second
man one-third; If three men go 45O miles Tor more)
the to get one-haf second thirty per cent.
and the third twenty per cent; il four men coE-
plee 450 miles Tor m6re the winner to receive one
half the second twenty-five per cent. third fifteen
per cent. aud fourth ten per cent; if Ave men COM
plee 45O miles Tor more). the winner to receive
half. second twenty-five per cent. third twelve per
cent. fourth eighth per cent and fifth five cent:
II six complete 450 miles Tor more). winner to
receive one-half, second twenty per cent. third
twelve per cent fourth eighth cent. Attn six
cent'and sixth four cont; should more than six
complete $50 miles Tor more) the winner to re-
ceive one-half and the balance TO be distributed
among the other competitors in proportion to the
miles completed. may be directed by Sir J. d.
Ashley.
The proprietors OF the gar en- intend to mako
some changes as to give extra facilities for en-
trance and exit. At the Madison avenue side there
will he two entrances and one on Fourth avenue.
They are going to place turnstiles at each passage
way. that every person entering the garden Will
be registered and the seventyhve cent of the
ceipts that IL to be PAID the walkers will be deliv-
cred to their trt asurer every twenty-fouf hours.
Weston is expected to arrive on Tuesday next and
will be given reception in the garden on the fol-
lowing Thursday The Spectators have already
opened books on the event. Offering the following
prices-3 to against Weston to against Rowell.
5 to against Hszael, 4 to l against Brown. to
against Guyon, to against Ennis. to against
Panchot. to against Krohne and 10 to against
Taylor.
The New York herald., 1879-08-23
RIFLE SHOOTING IN CANADA

OTTAWA. August ~, 1879.
The Metropolitan riHo matches woro continued on
the Rideau range to-day. The weather was favor
able and fair scores made The Hon. Mr..
Massen. Minister OF Militia, accompanied by Colonel
Panet, Deputy Minister. and Colonel Powelhvisitod
the rifle range yesterday during the progress of tho
Metropolitan matches for the purpose Of wit
Messing trial OF new repeating rife,
which has been recommended for the OF
mounted police aud militia OF the Northwest arm
which similar in principle to that by United
States troops engaged tho Western frontier. 1t
can DO ired twenty-six timcs without reloauing. IL
was tr.a by Major MacPherson, who made some
very goo9 shooting, and he expressed himself w
well pleased with tho weapon.
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GREENPORT REGATTA.

GREENPoRT. L. l.. August % 1879.
After day Of expectant waiting the shell races
had to DO postponed until tomorrow morning Al
eight O'Clock. 1t disappointment to some
three thousand people who spent the afternoon in
sailing boats the and waiting the vii
lage docks vanly hoping that the wind would
slacken its force. Four have drawn for po-
stions in the singles, and there will be five boats in
the pair-oared There is but litlo doubt that
the contests will come of at the hour fixed in the
moruinu.
The New York herald., 1879-08-23
HANLAN AND RILEY.

OTTAWA. August %. 1879.
Hanlan refuses to como to Ottawa to row Riley.
but offers to give exhibition during fair week for
$780, which tho committee refuse. They will prob
ably offer purse OF $500 for single scull at
Lake Deschencs on Tuesday of that week. and IL
Hanlan will row Riley t@ purse will be made 81 ,00O
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YACHTING NOTE.

Steam yacht Lurline, N.Y.Y.C.. Mr.. Perro Loril-
lard. from Newport. and the schooner Vision. Aye.
Mr.. G. IL. Scciy, from Connecticut River, both tor
New York. passed the HERALD telegraph station ut
whitestone. L. l., yesterday afternoon.
The New York herald., 1879-08-23
UTICA PARK.
CLOSING DAY OF THE SUMMER MEETING -Ex-
CEILENr TRoTrING-LUCY FLEMING AND
DARBY THE WINNERS.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnALD.l

CEILENr TRoTfING-LUCY FLEMING AND
DARBY THE WINNERS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnALD1
UTICA. N. Y. August %, 1879
Two genuine races. that were interesting and ex-
citing Terminated the weeks sport at Utica Park.
As this the last day. and the events tho pro-
gramme had light entry lists the result Of each race
supposed to be thing for certain
horses. The attractions not sufficient to induce
strangers to remain create any enthusiasm
among the local population. The result the
1ghtest attendance noted at any meeting this year.
Those who attended. however. enjoyed regular
feast. The purses the 22S and 18 classes.
In the favoriee was defeated and in the
other the best trotting of the season
realized and Dick Swlveer and Darby materially
reduced their records. the latter to 2:16H
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COURT CULLINGS,
DISTRICT DOINGs.

DISTRICT DOIEGS.
In the district court yesterday the following
criminal business was attended to:
William ". Keen, stated elsewhere, in
dcted for larceny and sentenced to seven years
in the penitentiary.
G. 81. Hopping, indicted for embezzlement,
plead not guilty. Bonds continued and trial
set for December Sth.
John Harrington, indicted for Assault with
dangerous weapon. Given until tomorrow
morning to plead.
John Tubleman and Chas. Asplaner, in
dicted for assault with dangerous weapon.
plead not guilty. Asplaner released on his
own recoguizance, and Tubleman held under
$500 bonds.
John Harrison, indicted for larceny from the
person of another, plead not guilty. E. J..
Davenport appointed counsel.
John Brennan, indicted for burglary, plead
not guilty, and was remanded to custody.
John Dale, indicted for larceny, azd arraigned
for sentence. Sentenced to two years and ten
months in the penitentiary.
The civilibusiness before Judge Young was as
follows:
Thos. o. Laughlin vs.. Herman Leighton.
Dismissed on motion of plaintiffs attorney.
E. B. Aimes vs.. Henry William Schneider
man. Judgment for plaintiff.
Before Judge Vanderburgh:
VIM. Frazier VS.. Geo. n. Gale. Settled,
@. W. Sbatto vs.. W. 81. Allen. Continued.
J. G. Oswald vs.. isadcre Henry. Settled.
State of Minnesota Va. ]. G. Wright; tax
case. Settled.
State of Minnesota vs.. John Umbach; tax
case. Continued.
The cases for trial to-day are:
John Esbjornsson vs.. The Minnetonks Mill
company.
VIM. Granger and Lyman D. Hodge, partners
| as Granger Il Hodge. VS.. N. R. Thompson
sheriff of Hennepin county.
Elizabeth B. Recher VS.. Geo. Recher.
Henry Wachs vs.. John J. Ankeny.
PROBATE PICx1NGs.
In the matter of the estate of James NJ.
Ward, deceased. Petition filed for letters Of
administration. Hearing set for 22d of De-
cember.
In the matter OF the estate of Ora N. Ii
moon. deceased. Inventory and appraisement
fled and allowed. Notice made for creditors
to present cl,ims. Hearings set for first Mon
days in April and May.
In the matter Of the estate of Thomas Ouip-
ley, deceased. Petition fled fer proof of viii.
Hearing set for 22d of December.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
In the municipal court yesterday only one
case was up. George Yonkley was fined $40
for being found in beastly state of intoxica-
ton.
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BRAINARD'S MUSICAL WORLD

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teacher, student, amateur, singer, pianist person
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is the oldest and largest musical monthly published
in this country. Each number contains thirty-six
large quarto pages, sixteen Of which consist Of
choice vocal and instrumental music by the best
American and European composers.
The music alone, given in this magazine during
one year, would cost In regular sheet form over
$1,000. Kari Merz. the editor, 10 acknowledged one
Of the foremost American musical writer's.
Each number gives I'll the important musical news
from all parts Of the world reviews the late and
best music and music books, interesting editorial
musical biographies sketches, stories, &c, every
person who subEcribes for this magazine during
November WIN receive the November and December
numbers free. Terms 81 80 Per year.
A choice of premiums IL offered for ten cents
more than the yearly subscription making Sl.60 for
both subscription ind premium. The premiums are
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No: /, Song Gift-A collection Of popular and
beautiful songs.
No. 2, Sacred aift-sacred qusrtettes by the best
No.s, Piano Gift-Popul2r pieces Of moderate
difficulty. II -
No. i, Artists aift-P1ano music for more sd
vanced players.
No. S, Musicsl Hints for the M1llion-By Karl
Merz.
The Musical World is published By 8. Brainard,s
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may eau upon the sgent, or notify the agent by
postal card or otherwise to cau upon the:s, With
sample copies Of the magazine and premiums. for
examination. Sole agent for the city Of st. Paul:
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MONEY AND TRADE.
FINANCIAL.
Money and Stocka,


NEW YORK, Nov. 2A.-Governmants steady. Rail
| road bonds inactive. State securities dull.
Stocks-The market was irregul,r throughout the
day. At the opening Erie showed an advance Of
@ls6 per cent? but a weak feeling soon set In and
| there was decline Of 4D6 per cent. Toward mid
day recovery of 02 per cent. took place, but sub
sequently there was renewal Of the cary depression
and the improvement was entirely lost The decline
from the highest figures of the morning ranged
from h05M per cent the latter In Delaware Hud-
son. In final sales there practic L recovery,
the stocks most prominent In the dealings being Erie
the coal stocks and southwestern shares During
the afternoon the market dull and heavy, and it
was evident that it wholly in tho hands OF the
brokers and that the outside we're doing nothing
either way. Early IN the second call Erie broke
down, snd as this understood to be the key to the
remainder OF the list the selling movement COM
menced in other stocks which carried prices down.
An interviewer asked Rufus Hatch to-day II he con-
sidered stocks a purchase, he replied: "You Just
say that consider government bonds . good pur-
chase" Pscifc Mail was weakened by rumors Of al
opposition line aud reports that Of the negotia-
tons with the Pacific railway relative to freight had
not been successful.
at the close transactions aggregated 44S 900 shares,
Of which 10000 were Erie; 1900 Lake Shore Il
Michigan Southern; 800 oledo l. Wabash: Il, GOO
Chicago Il Northwestern; 250IO Milwaukee l. St.
Paul; $1,000 Delaware, Laokawanna h Western !;
HOO New Jersey Central; 10000 Delaware l. Hud-
SCI; 10000 Morris Essex; q, 600 Reading; 40 y
Michigan Central; 5000 Union Pacific; TO- 600 Cleve-
land, Columbus Indiana Central; so Q Hannibal 4
St. Joe; 5000 Ohio Mississippi; 1900 Western I'm
ion: lS0On Pacific Mail; 2O,C00 Wabash, st. Louis &
Pacific; $4,000 Missouri, Kansas h Texas; 1000 St.
Louis s Iron Mountain: 10000 Louisville 4 Nash
vile: 40 Northern Pacific; $500 Indianapolis,
Cincinnati 4 Lafayette; 5000 Chesapeake L Ohio |;
3,4t0 Nashville, Chattanooga st. Louis; 5000 ST.
Louis l. San Francisco; 1880 Kansas Pacific, and
$500 Sutro Tunnel.
Money 5Gl7, closing at per cent. Prime rnercan-
ills paper GOT per cent Sterling exchange, bank
ers' bills steady at 81; sight exchange New York
83H.
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lively yesterday. Haverly has always sent up
the best to be had, and of tho many good
things he has given us the Juvenile Pinafore
company is said to rank among the first.
THEATRE coMrQUE. ..
Last evening Messrs. Shepard Il Oappolc
opened their coy little theatre on First avenue
south and Washington avenue and gave per-
Torrance of rare excellence for variety thea
ire. No pains or money has been spared to
make everything al that it should be, and
with the theatre under the management of
such excellent artists 81 Shepard and Oappolo
success is assured. Those in attendance last
night were much pleased with the programme,
judging from the loud and prolonged applause.
and to-day will be walking advertisements of
the show. Lack of space prevents detailed
mention of the performance at this time, but
We can assure those who wish to laugh and
grow fat" should visit the Comique.
THE STANDARD THEATER
was also opened last night, and presented =
good bill. The company is large, and is
headed by the great J. w. Mack, formerly of
Sheridan & Mack The Collins Brothers are
with the company, and are heavy team. ~a
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1t. Paul Wholesale Markets.

st. Paul Wholesale Markets.
wHEAr-The receipts wero light and with good
demand from all quarters values ruled Arm at the
annexed quotations: No. l, $l.0s@l.07; No. LOS
No. 3, $50.
OOPS; clear $500: XXX $4,000 400.
OArs-The demand Was active and values ruled
Arm at the annexed quotations: No. white, 500
$40; No. g. 2913Oc per bus mixed, 27028c per bus.
CoRN-Dsmand fairly active at the subjoined quota
tons: No. l, $4,000; mixed, $40.
Mill SruTFs-Ground feed, $l7.00@17.b0; bran
97O007.s0; shorts, 81 Oo0sOO; corn meal, 100 lbs,
LILO.
BEAss-Fair to choice mediums S1.l0N1 40; navy
hand-picked 1.50Q11.76; common stock 9Oc1$l.1O.
BUTrHR-Choice creamery 2603Oc per b fair to
good do lbO2Oo; common 60l0c.
PouLrRY-The supply was light, with good
demand; pr1ces ruled steady at $3.50 per pound
for chickens. The supply of turkeys was moderate,
and prices were steady at the following
rates: good prime stock, 9t010c per lb.
Eaas-The demand was good, and with light
offerings prices ruled steady. Sales Of fresh-laid
eggs are made at l6018o per dozen. s-s
PRov1s1oNs-The demand was good 1T the follow
ing range Of prices: Messpork, gil .o0G120o. Lard
In barrels $67b per 100 lbs; kegs 7.50; pals 500
City cured hams 9A99Ac per b; shoulders 50 !;
bacon sides 6Gt5kc; breakfast bacon Sc.
LIVE SToOK-The demand was fairly active at fol-
lowing range OF prices: Ohoi,e smooth steers, $500
ha3fara OOGh1 k0
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CONTRACT WORK.
CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS,

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
City OF ST. PAUL. MIMI, Nov. 18th, 1870.
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of
Public Works, in and for the corporation of the
City Of st. Paul, MIMI, at their Office in said
city, until 10 A. N. on the 2Sth day of Novem-
her. A. D. 1879, for constructing sidewalks in
front of the following described property,
lying and being in said city, se-wit: '-.'
On east side of Robert street, from Twelfth
street to Aurora avenue. vi. ...a.
On east side of Robert street, in front of
block 8, St. Paul Proper. =r.rs-~ -
On east side of Robert street, in front of
lots 5, 6, z and 8, block Is, Robert l. Randalrs
addition. r.ss-,a
On east side of Wabashaw street, in front of
lot 8, block %, St. Paul Proper
On west aide of Wabashaw street, in front of
lots ! and IL, block II, st. Paul Proper.
On north side of Fourth street, in front of
block 20, st. Paul Proper.
On north aide of Fourth street, in front of
lots IA, Is and Is, block IS, 81. Paul Proper.
On west side OF Robert street, in front of
lot Ii, block Is, St. Paul Proper.
On north side of Third street, from st. Peter
street to about one hundred feet west.
On south side of Fort street, from Walnut
street to about one hundred feet southwest.
On east side of Robert street, for 100 feet
south of Fourth street, in front of lot z, block
26, st. Paul Proper.
On north side of Norris street, for distance
of $50 feet from Temperance street. a~
On south side of Third street, in front of
lots and q, block IS, St. Paul Proper.
On south side of Fourth street, in front of
lots and 2, block Is, st. Paul Proper.
Said sidewalks are to be built in accordance
with plans and specifications on file in the
Office of said Board.
A bond with ut least two eureties, in q sum
OF at least ~ per cent. of the gross amount
bid, must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
GEO. l. BECKER,
Otnclal: II. L. doRMAN. President.
Clerk Board of Public Works. 3O8-lS
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was extremely solemn and impressive.
During the time thus occupied not a sound
WAS heard in tue room other than the judges
voice. The prisoner was deeply moved and
could not refrain from weeping. AT the close
be was conducted back to his cell in the
county Jail Keen will be conducted to Still
water III day two, and but short time
will elapse before the public will forget him
AMI his doings, until his time Is up and he is
again brought before the public to answer an
ot her indict ment.