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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26
MANkAro FREE PRESS.
FRIDAY. FEBRuAaY 90. 1886
MANKATO CITY.

The cite 81 ndrlGto has population oG ,SSS, il
situated 40 SoaricsStcr Minnesota aud is surround
eddy oasoft finest the state
RGs four railroads, ris: The c. ~ d 81. r., the c. q
Mn the &. ~. Il. N. f o., and The MdRkdto Il
EIaor, The STATE Normal School a. located here,
d.d ats ISblic Schools are among III, first ia The
Northeast F6r the superiority 81 its clay, brick
line-stonc, budding stone, DC, hdRkdto as noted
hroEghoUt TIE land. As poiH' for jobhiH9 dRd
manufacturing IL has no sap,rioTiu The Northeast.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26

THE Florida papers give very inter-
esting accounts of the damage caused by
frost in that state during the winter.
They declare that the severity of the
present winter has exceeded any other
in that state for fifty years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26

DR.. CARROLL of Saltwater, who lee
tured in Mankato last winter, is operat-
ing in Dakota towns with the famed
"Blarney Stone"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26
Rucklen'S Arnica SaIYe.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Self Rheum
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tons. and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box For sale by ]
Il. Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26

DIR. TALMAaE talked to the ladies last
Sunday on the way to treat a husband.
Brooklyn "hubbys" are now sharing
happier lot-we suppose.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26
First ins. Feb. &c; last ins. March IL
PROBATE NOTICE.


STA1E OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter OF the estate OF Jenkin
jenkins. deceased.
The State Of Minnesota and the said Probate
Court to all persons interested in the estate OF
Jenkin jenkins, deceased. Greeting:
Whereas, on production Of an instrument in
writing purporttng to be the last will and
testament OF Ienkin Jenkins, late of said
county. deceased, together with the petition of
Philip jenkins Of said county OF Blue Earth
praying that the said instrument may be ad-
mtted tn probate and that letters be issued
thereon.
Therefore you and each of you are cited and
required to appear at the office Of the Judge
OF Probate In the city Of Mankato In said cOun-
ty on the 10Th day of March 1855, at two o'clock
I'm the afternoon Of that day and attend the
probate of the said will
In testimony whereof have hereunto sci
my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate
q. w. MEAD,
lSeall Probate Judge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26

WAsHINGToN's birthday was observed
throughout the country to the usual ex-
tent. Our poor, overworked congress
enjoyed day of sweet rest from toll.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26

The st. Paul Globe company have
purchased grounds and will commence
the erection of mammouth building
soon, mainly for their own use.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26

PRoF. SwING ended his twentieth year
in the ministry at Chicago last Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26

SENATOR VEST is seriously Ill. To.
much Dakota alkali, perhaps.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02
RRusH CREEK IrEMs.

Everything is lovely.
Candidates are thick. We wonder If
they will be as sure to speak after the
election as they are now. Give US
a temperance Co. Attorney or we will
bolt the ticket.
Mr.. S. A. Sherman and family have
Just returned from visit to their son
at COncOrdia.
AIr. Van Williams and wife, of Chey-
enne county, are visiting their grand
father, j CoWsOn.
Dist. % has secured the services of
Miss Alice Walker as teacher for a term
of six months Miss Walker is one Of
the foremost teachers in this county.
S. A. Green, p. +. of Norton Dist.
preached at the Brush Greek School
House, Tuesday evening the DIST, from
these words: ''Render unto Cesar the
things that are Caesars and unto God
the things that are Gods" We did
not know we were so bad until the
Elder drew our picture. Come again
Bro. Green.
Mr.. Henry BOlter, of Silver Creek,
has again taken to himself his wife. If
the boys would take some tin pans and
solemnize the wedding perhaps they
would not part any more.
From the number of hay stacks we
see on our travel over these prairies we
predict q mild winter. Now gentle
reader don't you laugh for 1 am no
prophet nor the son of q prophet, but
we can guess if we do miss it. Our
conclusion is that farmers have found
that it pays TO have plenty of feed for
stock. G.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02

IT is with considerable satisfaction
and pride that we present the sevaral
Republican candidates as determined
by our county convention, last Sat
urday as being an exceptionally good
ticket. The name of W. II. Mcbride
Is already familliar to our people and
the two terms of unimpeachabIe fdel-
sly to the interests of Phillips county
is as strong an endorsement as we
could wish. Mr.. Mcbride has taken
"a commeudable stand in our state as
sembly on the leading issues and in
view of the anticipated prohibition
legislation, the friends OF temperate
could choose nc 5 tfer adv Ocate, ana Il
g iM factors Will find in him a just
advocate.
N. b. Mccormick, the candidate
for county attorney, is also an old and
well-known citizen and has been en-
gagged in his chosen profession for
several years. He was in partnership
with s. W. McEIroy at the time he
served tins county in the capac ity OF
prosecuting attorney, and as McElroy
moved from this place before his term
expired, leaving the entire business
in the control of our present candi-
date, Mr.. NJ. was thus enabled to well
prepare himself for Il is important f
flee. He has also expressed u deter
luinaiion to give the prohibition laws
Il thorough enforcement.
For Probate Judge the convention
named w. J. Whitman, Of Crystal,
VINO has been a resident Of the county
for several years and as post master
of West Cedlr gave good satisfaction.
lie is an old soldier and served three
wears in the late war where he receiv-
ed injuries which now render him
incapable of any arduous labor and
it would be only justice to reward
him with tins Office which he is quail
lied to occupy.
j. II. Young for superintendent is a
good choice and one that every Re
publican can heartily support. Mr.
Young is among the pioneer educa
tors ofthis county, having taken an &C
tive part in educational matters al
most since the county has had an ed
ueational system. Mr.. Young is als'
an old soldier, a stunch Republican
and a man Of good capabilities, and as
he Is now serving his first term he is
in every way worthy a reelection.
For clerk of the court we present
the name of. P. Hicks of Plainview
the regular nominee. He is an Ole
resident, an Old and crippled soldier
and has served as trustee Of his town
ship. Those who know him say he i.
well qualified for the position.
John liam for commissioner of the
Sd district d as good "a man as the dis
trlct could wish, to guard its interests
The general distribution Of candi
dates, their fitness for the several of
fees insurcs a confident hope Of sue
cess in this fails campaign.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02
GRAND REPUBLICAN RALLY

There will be a grand Republican
rally at the Court House on Oct 18th
when Hons J E, Turner, Webb Nc
Nall, and S. B. Bradford, VIII be pres
ent This viii be the only important
Republican meeting at Phillipsburg
during the campaign and no one of the
party can afford to miss the opportunity
to hear thee gentlemen. Mr.. Turner,
as the candidate of the successful party
in this congressional district, will give
his standing on, and understanding Of,
all the important issues OF the day.
If you intend to vote for him, encOur-
age by your presence, and if aginst
come out and give him fair hearing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02

Billiards. Snow Llniment is pos
tive and infaluble cure for Rehum-
atism and all pain. 1t cures Neural
gia Inflammation or Tightness Of
Chest. Sore Throat, Bruises, Sprains,
Old Sores, Frost Bites, stiff joints,
Lame Back, COrns, Bunious as If by
magic. Ut is the most peneutEatIug
liniment known. Try 10 and use no
other. IL. A. Harmon Agent,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02
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Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has fIeI notice Of her intention 20 make
ANAL proof In support of her claim and that said
proof viii be made before the Probate Judge or
Clerk Of she District Court, al Philnps5urgs Kan
saa on November 9th, 1885 viz:
JENNIE L. LARkEE,
DS No. 21850 for the W = NEf VIZ SEX sec
ton I8, town g. range Is. She names the follow
Ing Witnesses to prove her continuous residence
upon and Gu uFaLion OF, said land. VIZ. o. Whit
ney, J. r. Wagner, E. A. Mitchell and James
Collie, all OF hillside, p. o. Kansas.
JOHE BLzsELLs Register
Wn Bisssl. AtLomey. 90
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02

II is very evident that our citizens
have uubouuGed faith in their town.
PhnHnsburg is inhabited by men Of
nerve and grit, and show their faith by
their works. 1t matters not how much
they may differ in other respects there
seems to be q united effort in the up
building OF the town, remembering that
what is the interest OF one is for the in
terest of all. This is right too. Nature
never makes tOWns-men make tnem
by the iudiciOus expenditure of money {;
by prompt, energetic action, by ever
keeping before the people that their
town exists, that it is the place above
al others for men with capital and bus
mess qualifications to locate, and By
building school houses and Inviting
men 20 come and educate their chill
dren; building churches and making
all necessary improvements Of public
character for the convenience and COM
fort of its citizens. All this the ciLi-
zens Of Phiuipsburg are doing, aided by
the substantial friends in the surround
ing country. Phiilipsburg is making
rapid strides and thar too witnOu5 the
aid of q railroad or railroad boom.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02
An Ole Fashioned Home Made
Remedy The Best After All

EIOrekOund has long been known as
one of the most healing and soothing
remedies in the world fOr all affect
ions of the throat and lungs. Ball
ards HOrehound Syrup has never
been known TO fail to give instanct
relief in Consumption, Bronchitis,
Asthma. Sore Throat, Coughs, and
all ailments of throat and lungs. 1t
contains no injurious Opiates. Every
bottle guaranteed.
Call for free Sample Bottle at II. a.
Harmon
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02

The Cuban government has broken
faith on an agreement made in 1884
with our country in regard TO special
rate tonnage duty, but as the matter
now stands the special rate Is all on
one side Merchants who have deal
ings with Cuba are urging Secretary
Bayard 10 take some action in the mat
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02
PREMIUMs AWARDED.

List OF Premiums awarded by the Phillips Co.
Agricultural and Mechanical Association, al their
Eighth Annual Meeting held At Phllipsburg.
September 2lzt, ed Esd and 24th 1886.
Division A-CattLs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02

1899 Sept. 18th, 1855.
Notice is hereby given that the foll0Wiug-named
settler has fled notice OF HE intention to make
final proof In support Of his claim and that said
proof viii be made before Probate or District
Court at PhilLiDsbuFz, kan, on Nov g 1855 Wis
JOHN A. SPRINGER
I'D, 2I4a4 for the - nsE sec. a.. town ? range
IL. He names the following witnesses % prove
his continuous residence upOns and cultivation Of
said land ViEs jim Brunerr Charley Aellar J nhu
P0rtner and Wul. Turner, all Of Phillips buEgi KS
JOHN BISSEAI-s Register
Korns & Bedford, Att'ys. oet-2
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02
LL1D OgTIcE AZ KII.Fr7. KAssAs,

1880 Aug >, 1885.
Notice Is hereby given that the follOWiug-naEnsd
settler has Med notice Of his intention % make
hnLI proof In support OF his claim and that said
proof VII be made before Register or Receiver e
lLirIEius Kansas, on Oct lL1s 1856 glzs
= j. BGEAs
I'D lass for the northeast quarter Sec. q, Town
. range ~. He names the following Witnesses
20 prove his continuous rasldeLlee upon and GUS
uafiou Of said land, viz. ID. u Potts, A. Llal5-l
Joseph Huubo and David hingeq1 an Of Crow
Kansas. JoHE EESSE1sLs Hesi1tel-
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sept llLl
Notice is hereby given that the f0IIcWing-uamed
settler has lled notice Of his intention 70 make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof win be made before the Probate Judge or
CLERK District Court AZ Phillipsbargs Kang-s on
nov g. 1885s VIZ:
JOHN CHAPMAN
I'D. 1880, for the NJ sex sec H. nW1 sWE and
sH5z nWE sec u, town 4 range 19 west. He
names the following Witnesses 10 prove his con
tiuu5GE residence UpOus and cultivation Of, said
LAID. viz Thomas Ray, E. il. Hughes, j n d.
lLcIlVaine and R Rogers. all Of Philipsburg, Es.
JOIN BISSELLr Register.
G. A. spaulding d Co, Attys- oet2
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
FOR Associate Justice,
d. n. VALENTINE,
of Franklin Co.
For Governor,
JOHN a. MARTIN,
OF Atchison Co.
For Lieutenat Governor,
A. p. RIDDLE,
Of Ottawa Co.
For Secretary or State,
E. B. ALLEN,
Of sedgwick Co.
For state Treasurer,
JAMES ". HAMILTON,
Of Sumner Co.
Tor Auditor Of state,
TIMOTHY MCCARTHY,
Of Pawnee Co.
For Attorney General.
S. B. BRADFORD,
OF Usage Co.
For Superintendent OF Public instruction.
j.. II. LAWHEAD.
Of Bourbon Co.
For Congressman 9th District,
Hon. E. j. TURNER.
REPUBLICAN, COUNTY TICKET.
For Representative,
~. II. MCBRIDE.
For County Attorney,
N. B. MCCORMICK.
For Probate Judge,
w. }. WITHAM.
For County superintendent,
j. II. YOUNG.
For Clerk District Court
j p. HICKS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02

Charleston had another slight shock
IS earthquake ca the 9th inst.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02

iOUsE JouT RESOLUTION No. L For The sub
mission Of q proposition 20 amend the oOnsd-
LurLou Of the So Of N.nsa.-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02

For Congressman 9th District,
HON. E. j. TURNER.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02

Be Il reaolUed bg the Legislature Of tie State Of
EGsis1s, flg0tAsiTdis Of the members elected 90
each holLss theTs0f colleIlIrLng LAeretls.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-02
PHILLIPS COUNTY FAIR

]. s. BARNES, Secretary
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-01-09
liat ofLattara.

Remaining uncalled for 3. the post
Office at Devils Lake. d. r.. for tho week
within thirty days they will be sent
to the dead letter Office. Parties calling
for any OF said letters will please say I'd.
vertised:
Brander Elizabeth
Caden Thomas
Davis Bessie
Ears Fred
Hjelmstad f L Henley John
Kirkwood Francis Kelly Eettte
McClallan Annie
Parker Edmund +
Rottass Engebert A Rogers ]. "
Shaver Herman Surma Henry
Washburn WV Wise John, draymsn
Il. G. HANsBRoUoH,
Postmaster.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-01-09
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Consideration Of Liquor Licenses
Bills Allowed.

~AAAo AAAO"Sus
At the city board meeting held jan. 2,
there were present President Mann,
Trustees Dodd, Lynch and Moore. The
minutes Of the previous meeting we're
read and approved.
The following bills were presented and
allowed:
II. G. Hansbrough. printing, S2s; Ever
Wagness, boarding prisoners, $3.50; NJ.
Coburn, scavenger work, IS; WIN. N.
Monre, cash paid for extra nightwatch.
man, 81.
Bill Of NJ. Coburn hauling sand for on.
gine house was disallowed.
Report of Justice w. B. Pattin for the
quarter ending Dec. 81, 1885, was pre-.
sented, and Oh motion accepted.
Tho resignation of Justice w. b. Pattin
was received, and on motion accepted.
On motion it was ordered that special
meeting he held Monday evening, Jan.
4, at sp. m., to fill the vacancy In the
Office of justice OF the peace caused BY
the resignation Of w. B. Pattin.
Applications for liquor licenses for
1885, we're presented by Lynch d Cor.
man, A. Mackay, Paulson Il Welsh,
Chaumette & johnson, A. g. Requs and
Boeing & Doyle.
On motion the applications OF Lynch
Il German, A. Mackay, Paulson d Welsh
and A. 6. Requa were granted. provided
they procured license from tho county
commissioners.
On motion the applications Of Boeing
d Doyle and Chaumette 81 johnson were
rejected.
On motion the president Of the board
was instructed to appoint committee Of
two members Of the board. the president
to be one, to consult with the board Of
county commissioners about procuring
a public cemetery.
President Mann appointed Trustee
Dodd as the other member OF the com.
mittee.
On motion the president was instruct
cd to appoint committee OF four citi-
zens, with himself. TO inspect the dues
and chimneys in the town, and TO re-.
port At the next meeting OF the board all
that are In an unsafe and dangerous con-
dition.
The president appointed c. w. Kelley,
w. E. Higbee, VIM. n. Moore and Mar
shall Garbutt a. members of the commit.
tee. Adjourned.
, Special meeting held January 4. for the
purpose Of appointing q justice Of the
peace. Present. President Mann, Trus.
tees Dodd and Moore.
Moved by Trustee Dodd that James v.
Brooke be appointed justice Of the peace
To fill the vacancy caused by the resigna.
ton of w. B. Pattin. Carried. Ad.
journed.
SPECIAL MEETING.
A special meeting Of the beard WAS
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-01-09
More ssPan1 -

On Saturday James Martin was ar
raigned before Justice Wish .rt, charged
with fiourishing pistol in to close prox.
unity to the face of Philip Hite. The
object was forced demand to liquidate
q bill of thirty cents, which Martin
claimed was oue for broiled pheasant
and which Hite had vanquished at de.
fendant's lunch counter. Martin at.
tempted to escape. but was captured by
Deputy Flummerfelt about two miles
from town, and Is now in Jail, being un-
able to furnish bail,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-01-09
NORTH SHORE NOTES.

c. n. Percival and family have re-
turned to Vermont.
The first statement Of the First Ma
tional bank will be found in this issue.
Mr.. Timothy Gray, Of Towner county,
and Anna Nash, Of this city, were mar
ried Thursday.
Mr.. p. Pendergrast, one of the oldest
settlers and best farmers of Odessa town.
ship, was In town this week.
Postmaster Jones is in from Newport,
McHenry county, and reports no snow
yet in the Mouse river region.
Parson Stuart returned from Kentucky
last week. He Is emphatic in his pref.
erence for North Dakota farm life.
There will be services held at the Cath
olic church tomorrow. Father Jerome
will have his Indian choir In attendance.
Witness Potts on being asked tho ques-
ton II 10 was excited during the shoot
Ing Of McWeeney answered mo, only
paralyzed.'
James E. Watt leaves Monday for q
two weeks visit smong friends east.
He declares 1t is only visit, but strong
suspicious are adoat.
Married, Jan. S. at the NJ. e. parsonage,
by Rev. T. H. Sheckier, Mr.. H. v. SAT-
ford to Mrs. NJ. ]. Stafford, both Of Will
low, GrigRs Co., D. 7.
We understand that eight agricultural
implement houses will cpen business In
this city next spring. Wouldn't appear
to be room for any more.
An incipient fire was discovered in ono
Of the rooms of the Central house Mon
day night. Smith Fasset extinguished
the flames before any damage WAS done.
Col. John Ely, one Of tho Bottineau
county commissioners, came down from,
he mountains Wednesday and reports
the stock on the ranges in good condi-
ton.
The postal instructions require the
pos: master to close all boxes the rent of
which is not paid by the 10th of January.
Ii you desire to retain your boxes don't
lose any time. Today Is the 9th.
Mr.. Olaf Bergh. who is auditor Of Nc
Henry county, left for Scriptown on Sat.
urday TO attend Il meeting of.he county
commissioners at that tlourlshing burg
on the Mouse.
Mr.. f. j. Chamberlain has taken q
p;rtnership interest with w. G. Slough
ton, and the firm is now w. G.. Stoughton
& Co., Devils Lake and Bo.tine,u. 1t is
good team, both members OF the firm
being bright and enterprising business
! men.
1t is remarkable, but true, that on the
morning of the day on which Pat Mc\vee.
ney met his death he related to his wife
that he had dreamt during the night thai
he bad beer sho: five times. Those who
believe In premonition certainly have
cause in this instance to claim there is
something In it.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-01-09

>"SA "''u WWdIu tuo lAll. WNen t0(
party reached the i,il. and while Sheriff
W"gr-ss was unlocking the cell. Mrs
McWeeney, who had been informed o
the tragedy, passed the court house
Oswald heard her hra:tren.ling cries
20, my poor Put my por Pit !" and
then realized that the c,,se wis serious
The thought that McWeeney Was dead
seemed to sieze possession Of lis mind
and it is said he made lurge for the
pistol he had given Taylor ut the bagnio
where he was captured. Taylor wore
heavy cont and the pistol hung 50
far buck upon his waist that Oswald
failed 10 secure 1t. III another mo.nen,
he WAS s"fe behind the bars. Being told
that he had killed McWeeney he sen,
forth the most terrific volley of nvective
against the officers for deceivinx him,
calling them the worst names hi. adep,
tongue could pronounce. When hs had
exhausted his vocabulary he broke
down and wept like child.
A large number Of his associates, and
others who knew him, have visited the
Jail. He is confined in cell NJ. l Of the
new steel vault, and . watch is kept
over him day aud night. Sheriff Wsg.
ness deserves great credit for the SUCCESS.
full manner in which he managed tho
capture.
"BILL ERWIN"
This name has been OH the tonaues
and lips Of almost every citizen Of this
region for the past few days. 1t is the
name ofa man who, perhaps, has no
peer in the United States today as 4
criminal lawyer. He came to Devils
Lake from, his home in st. Paul On
Monday and has been conducting o..
wald's case before Justice Wishart. Mr..
Erwin was one of the principal attor.
neys engaged to defend the slayers Of
the Wards, and his powerful eloquence
and argument on that occasion seemed
to completely overslladow the enormity
Of the crime charged. He makes 4
speciality Of defending murderers, not
that he IS by any means in sympathy
with them, but because it pays well. Ills
face, form and general style would sway
an average jury, and Erwin need not
open his youth; but when he clears an
arena in front Of the jury box and de-
votes two or three hours in telling OF the
spollessness OF his clients character, the
Jurors must be men OF remarka able minds
10 Withstand the siege. Mr.. Erwin be.
gins to defend his client the moment lie
has receipted for his retainer, and doesn't
stop until the case il ended. II per-
chance one person in the many little
audiences that gather about Erwin TO
hear him de-cant upon the science Of
lnebriety and crime should be chosen
upon the jury, the chances are largely
in favor Of that person being NO COM
pletely under the spell Of the learned
gentleman's eloquence and logic that
there can be no question in hi. mind. il
it l'e an or.iinnry mind, as to the limo.
cence Of Erwii,'s client.