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The Osceola times., 1888-08-11

No. o. $40 acres, 100 In cultivation and l0t
more deatlened, and 1 or 3 hundred more sue
ocltible OF cultivation; good houses, water, &e,
II miles south of n elena Phillips County, one
mile flOm Old Town Landing on Mississippi
,lyer, and fronting on Old Town Lake; well
protected by State Lsvee. WIN be sold at a
bargain. Could be divided IN two good farms.
No. 10. leo farm and timber land on Tyron
IN bayou. four miles from Golden Lake, good
neighDorhood; settling up ,apidy.
No II 100 acINS, 4, iS-v--ls .ti. proved and In q
fine state of cultivation, ten miles above Osce-
ola, on Mississippi river; good neighborhood
No l2. A fine saw Mill Plant, in excellent
running order; together with n lease, saw logs,
wagons, steers, mules, blncksmithing tools,
and everything necessary to carry ON good
paying Lumber business with plenty of tim-
Der handy, in good neghborhood and of easy
access to the liver The entire outit will be
sold at bargain Good reason given by pres
ent owner ior selling Write for partlculars.A
The Osceola times., 1888-08-11

THE British Government has ask
ed for ii respite, for Maxwell, the
murderer, who was sentenced to be
hung on the 10Th. The delay has
been granted and the lawyers will
have another round at him.
The Osceola times., 1888-08-11

TIE democratic clubs of the state
will meet at Little Rock on the 18th.
and join in grand torchlight dem
onstration. Every club in the state
is expected and urgently requested
to be in attendance.
The Osceola times., 1888-08-11

The United States prison at Fort
Smith has l40prisoners Gagged with,
in its walls, "a Of whom are charged
with murder. The crimes were all
committed in the Indian Territory.
The Osceola times., 1888-08-11

JOIN RoBINsoN the veteran show
man, died Aug. 4th. He was eighty
wears old, and had spent nearly his
whole life in the management OF
circuses.
The Osceola times., 1888-08-11
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Notices under this head, giving anne. occupa.
tion, business or profession, and location. will
be charged 50 per annum.
The Osceola times., 1888-08-11
For Justices of the Peace, Monroe.
n. G. CARTWRIGHT.
10. NJ. STEPHENSON.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Won PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Weare authorized to announce j. BLOCK.
or Vann,lalc, Gross County, as candidate i"r
Prosecuting Attorney lor this. the End judicial
Circuit, at the September election
The Osceola times., 1888-08-11
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,Y-In all legitimate demands OF the demo
,ratio VI Conservative party, or OF the sreM IN
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i,e TlaAs will not fail Of its duty
The Osceola times., 1888-08-11

We are authorized to announce Mr.. W. u.
Edringt on as a candidate for reelection 10 the
Office OF Prosecuting Attorney of the 2nd Jnul-
cinl district, at the ensuing September elccuon'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
NTW-YORk CITY,

The award OF Thanksgiving supplies was mado by
the Commissioners Of Charities and CORRECTION yester-
day al the following rates Chicken, 13,24o pounds
10 cents a pound; turkey, 1878 pounds, IA cents ,
onions, so barrels, 81 Is; apples 40 barrels 81 20
pork, 90 barrels, S16 As.
Dr. Francis l. Patton, president Of Princeton
University, Will preach tomorrow In Dr. Henry
Van Dykes church, the Brick Presbyterian, Fifth
ave- and Thirty-seventh-st
Claus Olandt, jr., who has recently returned from
a trip through the South and West will deliver an
address al the Young Mems Christian Association
Building In Twenty hird-st tomorrow at 80 p in''
on the Christian work among the young men of those
parts Of the country.
Professor J. II. Hyslop will deliver his final
lecture on Visual Perception of Space at columbia
College this morning.
The senior class of the School Of Arts OF Columbia
College Will probably give series of THEATRICAL en-
tertanments in order to pay OIL a heavy debt that
rests on the class W. V. King, H. I. slosson and
G.. Dana Mumford have been appointed committee
on ways and means.
The Literature Department Of the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union propose to hold fair at
the Metropolitan Opera House on December Is ana
10 day and evening.
The report Of the third years work Of the welcome
Lodging House. for women with little children, az
No o34 West Fourthst., shows that the INSTITUTION
IS self supporting The house has hfty-two Deus'
and lodgings are offered at fifteen and twenty cents
a night
The Pastmr Athletic Club will give Its hrst cross
country handicap run, open TO all amateurs, OH
Saturday December {, at 80 p. m, startlhg ironh
One, hundred and ninety hrstst and Ienth-aVe'
The Society to Befiiend Working Girls VIII give
a KafTcokatsch' ard ableaus at the Primrose House,
No 1853 West irty-third'st, this afternoon anu
evening.
The annual meeting Of the Natonai flsheIy NsSo,
citation will be held at the United States Hotel on
Wednesday, December 1o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
ADOLPH REICH AWAITS HIS FATE.

Adolph Reich, the condemned wife murderer, en-
tered yesterday upon what will be the last week of
his life unless Governor Hill commutcs his sentence,
but he betrayed signs OF uneasness over the pros
pcct. He does not know enough English to converse
readily with his guards, and he spends much of his
time in reading. He expresses confidence In the
suit of the appeal which Will be made to Governor Hill
in his behalf Monday afternoon, and he causes
little trouble to his guards Especial precautions
have been taken, however, 10 prevent any attempt at
suicide, and he does not enter cell TO sleep
The entire first floor of the prison has been given
up to him, and he sleeps on cot that has been
placed in the broad corridor, where he is always
under the eyes of of Sheriff Grants deputies Ito
is careful observe all the requirements OF the He
brew religion and Rabbi Hiisch calls at the Tombs
every day to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
BBEVERS' LOCKOUT POSTPONED.

Tho threatened lockout of the Ale and Porter Boss
Brewers Association of their employees for boycotng
the brewery Of David Stevenson, has been postponed
until Wednesday in order to give the Central Labor
Union and the Ale and Porter Brewery Employees
Protective Association time TO consult their own
interests and lift the boycott a. i. ]. Tovey Editor
of The Brewers Journal said yesterday that one
Of the for the extension of time TO furnish
the men with copy Of the decision Of the committee
that investigated the charges agains Stevenson The
decision vindcafes Mr.. Stevenson, and 1t is thought
by The bosses that II the consider it carefully
they Will not be anxious to precpitate lockout
The Ale and Porter Brewery Employees Protective
Association have unanimously decided that the in
vestigaon of the boss brewers committee nothing
but farce Secretary Lyman of the Protective As
ISOLATION said yesterday that the Central Labor Union
would not remove the boycott until Mr. Stevenson con-
scented 10 stand by his agreement with his To
mOrrow's session of the Central Labor Union will be
a lively one and will be the zeal battle-ground, where
the men will fight II ont among themselves and decide
for against lockout and its concomitan mlserics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
DIN AND ET,TJlH

"Dann said Elijah, the Private Secretary OF the
President-clect you don't bear me any hard feel
ings, do you, because I'm booked for your Office"
Bless your soul, Eliiah," replied the Private
Secretary OF the Presldentas-is. "And permit mo
to say that sincerely hope you resemble your name
sake Of another age who in emergency was fed by
tho ravens"
DWELL, I can't say whether or not resemble him.
What do you argue, Dan, from the circumstance that
the earlier Elijah once fed by the ravens1'
al arguc,' explained Dan, that he was ono Of
those rare men that never get left"
"Good; and thank you heartily for your good
wishes, Dan We all know, Colonel, that you arc
very like a famous namesake of yours of another
age.n
Referring to whom?" inquired the Colonel, a
blush suffusing his face.
Referring, Of course to tho Daniel who was
thrown into the lions dcn.'
"And how in the world. Elijah, do you connect
me with him."
"Well, you See, remarked Elijah, bowling low to
Daniel 1t hasn't spoiled you at all to be lonized'
Then the two Private Secretaries gave each other
a fond non-partlsan embrace and resumed their re-
spectlye duties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
AFTER ASSISTANT APPRAISER BROWN.
MERCHANTS GO TO WASHINGTON TO MAKE A
COMPLAINT AGAINST HIM-WHAT Nh
RROWN SAYS ABOUT IT.

Edward A. Brown, the Assistant Appraiser at THIS
port against whom delegation Of eight merchants
Of this city yesterday, in Washington, prelerrcu
charges before Treasury officials IF unlawful discrml
nation and general misconduct in office, has charge Of
the sixth division OF the Appraisers Office, and his
speciality is wool and woollen importaflons. lie was
asked yesterday about the charges against him.
at is the renewing Of Old fight" said Mr. Brown.
begun against three years ago, when first TOOK
Office At that tine delegation of fifteen merchants
went on to Washington and nothing ever came OF IL.
This time hear that only eight are In washington
I do not know their All ] know Is What
read in the papers this morning. But enter gen
eral denial any charges they may bring against me-
believe the charges In substance that advanced
goods and my advance was not sustained on reap
prasment- That often happens. Sometimes my ad-
vances are not sustained and sometimes they are
First had trouble with Turkish and Eastern goods.
and this time ii is cheap English goods, which nave
risen in value on the other side. l reiterate that
have never prosecuted anybody here, but simply ala
my duty, saved the Government about $2ooo,ooo.
and have been sustained all the way through by the
Appraiser my superior officer. ! was thirty years In
the wooen business in this city, and know some
thing about It,"
Appraiser McMlllfn declared to the reporter that
Mr. Brown was one Of the best officers he had.
Collector Magone said that he would not take any
action against Mr. Brown until he had received omcai
Instructions from his Supeflors III NdshihetoH'
The merchants who visited Washington to prefer
charges against Mr.. Brown Daniel Mckeever.
f. Werner, p B. Worrall, Jerome Bernhemer, John
Irish H. Wtteman. g. II. Durham and Thomas Stew
art They lodged charges and specifications In writing
with Assistant Secretary Maynard against ine AL, AZ
praisers department generally. and Mr. Browns diVls-
ion in particular The charges said TO have con
vinced Mr. Maynard tha, the case is serious one
against Mr. Brown and ne will give the matter his
personal attention. II be does not come to this CITY
himself he may send commission of experts 10 ven
tilate the big building Laight and Washington SIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
GONE WITH 4 NEWSPAPERS MONEY
THE GAY CASHIER OF "THE DAILY NEW" TAKES
TO FLIGHT TO AVOID AN INVESTIGATION.


TO FLIGHT TO AVOID AN INVESTIGATION
Tho counting room OF The Daily News" in PARK
Rnv has been in state Of turmoil for several days
on account of the sudden disappearance OF oaf sunoe
ne cashier Last Wednesday morning It became
noised about The Daily News" Office that the BOOKS
we're to be examined by expert sunde hearo Oh
this and at an opportune moment helped himseh 10
all the available cash in the safe locked the latter
mt the KEYS in hts pocket and walked out This was
AZ about II o'clock Wednesday morning, and the
cashier has not been seen since Inc sale hao 10
be opened by expert
II is vanously estimated in the Office that sundo
took with him in a lump from $1,000 to S5ooo inc
amount being probably nearer the latter figure Inc
hooks are now being examined and some additional
populations of former dates said to have been dis
covered
sunde Is good looking young man OF about thirty
five and is unmarried He lived at No. 476 Bedford
ave- BROOKLYN. lie was in the employ OF The DAILY
Newss for ten years and enjoyed the ful commence
of his superiOrs until last summer when his rcKless
disslpation At Manhattan Beach was talked abroad
Sunde occnped one OF the best suites in the hotel
Lort \ male body servant and INDUCED in every
uyurv To friends who asked him how he could
afford such extravagance, he invariably replied that
be regularly received reInlttances from Europe. MT.
BROWN ono OF the propretors Of the paper said yes
terdav: al heard Of that and hav' been keeping an
eve On him ever since ! thought some things sus-
nic,ouS lately and ordered the examination Of the
books / am afraid Sundcs pcculauonS amount 10 d
considerable sum- Il,
The sunde defalration follows the heels Of that
NJ MAY Marcus also Of " The Daily News who about
a year ago defaued and aftcrward committed suicide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
PLANS FOR a CHESS ORNAMENT.
AN INTERESTING CONTEST, WITH LARGE PRIZES
PROMISED

AN INTERESTING CONTEST, WITH LARGE PRIZES,
PROMISED
The sixth American Chess Congress, which will be-
gin the first week OF April, 1885, will be a notable
gathering for chess players. The preliminary pro-
granlme has already been issued by the secretary,
c. Schubert of No. IL Firstst, and 1t contains much
interesting matter The prizes offered are large, and
are sufficient excite the interest Of the best chess
players Of the country. Seven prizes In all offered
for competitions and the amounts 81 900 and
$3.50 5000 $500, s4o0, $500 and 5000. These sums
are all minimum and TO be increased II the funds
permit The entrance fee Will be scj, and in addition
deposit of as will oe required. Each player must
play two games with every other competitor, with
alternate first move in all the games played between
any pair.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays are
the days fixed for play, but those who have draw
games will be required TO play additional games on
Tuesdays and Thursdays. a jury composed OF tweive
men is to decide all questions In accordance with me
rules OF the tournament. There will be, however, a
cour of appeals composed Of three judges, and this
court will have the power to refer questions Dack 70
the jury. The committee propose IN addition 10 .he
tournament, for masters to carry OUT minor tours
men at the time, If sufficient support is received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
A SITE FOR A NEW ARMoRY CHOSEN.

The Armory Board decided yesterday To purchase for
e400, 600 the property FOurthave between Thirty
third and Thiryfourth sts for armory IL has not
ye; been decided whether the fist the 9th Regiment
will be the lucky possesor probably the former although
the prior claim The title will be acquired
by condemnation proceedings and the Corporation Counsel
was requested TO proceed accordingly. Other armory
sites offered and placed nle Some OF the mem
bers Of the list Regiment prefer have their arnory
placed IN Harlem.
Tie presentation Of the 9th Regiment protest drew from
the Mayor question TO why 1t had been passed by.
apparently. in the distribution OF srrnores.
IL can answer you, think" said General Fitzgerald
Tho Inspector General haa recommended this regi
ent be dsbanded and the Examining Board ordered
Colonel before them for examination his fitness
continuing in the position he holds Under the cir
cumsanees IL would scarcely be wise put the OF
$500 600 in an armory for that regiment"
The Generals generally regarded salts
factory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
BROOKLYN.

An tbe suburban ponds were frozen over yesterday
and skaters wero out IN force
There were stoves in the Fifth Avenue cars yes'ei
s. hnt no 0res There was much grumbling among
the Messenger, in consequence. conductor sald
that they had not yet received orders to start inc e
and could not do It until they did receive them
Michael Ward a aborer, age seventy, WINE s'Irrins
not of boiling tar at the foot Of Twenty sevenths'
os,ordov fell into II and was so badly burned hat
he died before an ambulance could be summoned.
Great regret is expressed among the members OF
the police force at the death OF ohcer John ~
crombIe which occurred yesterday. he received "a
fataI injuries from falling down an area-way IN
Bedford.ave on wednesday evening
A fair in aid of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum OF
Brooklyn will be held at the rink in Cermont ave
near MYRTLE. beginning November 26 and continuing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
$50 a N ID $50

ARE THE PRICES FOR SUIT TO YOUR MEAS
URE ARTISTICALLY CUT. HANDSOMELY TRIM
MED AND CAREFULLY MADE. WE APPEND A
LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF THE FIRM WHICH
BEARS OUT OUR STATEMENT:
PHILADELPHIA NOV IA. 1888.
MESyRS. GEO. A. CASTOR co.
DEAR sIRS: IN ANSWER TO YOUR INQUIRY
RELATIVE TO THE STOCK OF WOOLLENS YOU
PURCHASED FROM OUR ASSIGNEE. CAN SAFELY
SAY THAT THEY ARE ALL. WITH VERY FEW
EXCEPTIONS THE FINEST QUALITIES OF H.
PORTED GOODS WE PURCHASED THEN FOR
THIS SEASONS TRADE. OUR PRICE FOR SUIT
INGS WAS FROM $40 TO eco. AND OUR TROUSER-
INGS FROM go TO $40. I SINCERELY HOPE
THAT YOU MAY MAKE AS MUCH MONEY on THE
TRANSACTION AS WE HAVE LOST. VERY TRULY
YOURS ROBT H. ADAMS.
IN ADDITION TO THE FOREGOING AND IN
GUIDED IN THIS SALE WE OFFER A LIMITED
ASSORTMENT OF FINE ENGLISH SUTTINGS AND
TROUSERINGS BEING THE RESIDUE OF THE
STOCK OF MEssRS. REDFERN SONS. OF 9TH
AVE WHO HAVE DISCONTINUED THEIR GEN.
TI.EMEN's TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
NO VIEWS FROM THE BLACK REPUBLIC.

Consul General Bsssett said yesterday that he had
no news to communicate in relation TO the disturbed
affairs Of Hayt which had not already been made
public. lie expecting some fresh advices from
the black republic by West Indian steamer which
is due here MORROW He understood that negotia-
lions on foot to patch up peace between the
Hsytan Government and the rebels There were
several ships now ut this port intending TO sail for
Hayt soon ard they were being carefully watched
70 what went on board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
crrnrvrs ,usSroyARY COMPETENCE

The 9Th annual students Missionary Conference
will be held tomorrow afternoon and evening I'm
Association Hall, Twenty third st. and Fourth ave
Among the speakers will be Or .. B. ST. John Roosa
Dr. b. C. Atterbury, Of Pekin China; the Rev. DR.
Edward Judson and F. X. Sanders, recently Of Jaifna
College Ceylun. At each session. the last half hour
or more will be devoted 10 a QUIZ at which cues,
lions will be answered all phases Of medical and
other missionary WORK special effort Is being mado
TO interest college students In the work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
THE POOR MAN WALKED FROM CHICAGO

Schneider fortytwo. footsore emacsted and
eg.weay asked for shelter Castle Garden yesterday
and Metals by stating that he had walked
with exception OF eight miles. all the Chi
csg0. For eight mines he stole ride on train. The
nan and cared for after b. had told his story
ae arrived this country In Nay last by the steamer
State Of Pennsylvania from Glasgow. BY mishap his
trunk came by Anchor Line afterwsfd
Schneider Chicago and sought work In vain.
Meantime be got letter telling him his trunk
D~isng NJ ssdsx He concluded 70 Fstnrn. and being
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
SCHOOL BOYS PIT TO cnrc1A1. rrsr

Al ST Francis Xsvier's College last Tuesday evening
shere was an interesting between the bows Of the
hst and second sections second grammar grade The
subject OF the contest elementary portlons Of the
Latin grammar and all the boys acquitted themselves cred
uaby' Ten contestants chosen from each Section
and the boy finally victorious John T. Harrington Of
the second section. Professor Loisete and the Rev. Dr.
McSWeeney made brief addressed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
HEAVY SHIPMENTS OF GOLD TO EUROPE.

The additional engagement of gold bars TOT snip
Europe yesterday amounted TO $s'o3o'ooO ana
the outgoing steamships to-day will carry something
over ~ 100000 of American gold to relieve the drain
on tho London and Continental supply Of the precious
metal The shippers are Hcdelbach, Ickelhoimer &c
Co.. 81 100000 additional; Kiddcr, Peabody d. Co.,
$500 900 additional Lazard Frcres, 100000 Kuhn,
Loeb & Co.. $4,000, and Ladenberg, Thalmann IL
70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.
nceton- Yale football contest, Polo Grounds. 2 !:

Prnceton- YaIe footbaII coHesE FOI0 o'Vu''' z 'o0
D. IN.
Old Guard annual parade afternoon.
Teachers Association ChlckernG Hail. 2;SO o m.
Lecture by J. H. Hyslop, Columbia College III 80 m
Free lecture by Mrs Alice lie Pongeon cooper Unoh'
3 D. IN.
Trustees School No 70 meeting. slxtyeighthst ana
Lexngton-ave., 7 80 2. m
Tn,eanuent for benefit Of Christ Church fund German
Club Stapleton S. l.. p. m -
Grievance Committee OF Central Labor Union. NO 32e
East Twenty-hrsts st. 3 y. m
Examination Of John Shaw before Commissioners Shields
Professor Bickmore's lecture Museum OF Natural HIS
tory, II a. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
REALLY, NOW!

SOLID FACTS ARE THE ARGUMENTS WE USE
TO INFLUENCE TRADE, BECAUSE WE APPEAL
TO THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE AND NOT GUDGEoNs'
WHO ARE CAUGHT BY THE :" CHAFF" so PREvA'
LENT IN OTHER CLoTHIERs' "ADs.'
1T THE COTTON HID AWAY IN ALL THESE
CHEAP CLOTHES UNDER THE GUISE OF ALL
NORTHUMBERLAND SPEAKING SHOULD
SUDDENLY ABANDON ITS CoNCEALMENr. WHAT
"RUMPUs" THERED BE IN THESE LOUD
MoUTHED CLOTHING STORES.
YOU DON'T CARE TO SPEND YOUR HARD CASH
FOR CHEAP CLOTHING" BUT YOU DO WANT
CLOTHING CHEAP. NOW. WE HAVEN'T ANY
ovERCoATs AT $40, WORTH ss5," BUT OUR
s2OovERCoATs.AREw WORTH TWENTY DOLLARS
AND WE'VE GOT SIS ONES. WORTH FoRTY.FIvE
DoLLARs-EvEEY CENT OF IT. OR YOU BRING
ZEN BACK.
WE'LL SELL YOU ovERCOATs THAT ARE
REALLY "ALL-wooL.n LINED WITH SILK THAT
Is REALLY PURE SILK" SEwED WITH SILK
THREAD THAT Is REALLY STRONG. AND WE'LL
CHARGE YOU JUST WHAT THE GARMENTS ARE
REALLY WORTH, BE 1T $40, s25, $50, s3o, $40
OR S45. REALLY GOOD THINGS COST MONEY.
AND ARE NOT USUALLY GIVEN AwAY-THAr
is. HARDLY EVER
STORES OPEN TONIGHT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
FIVE YEARS FOR KILLING 4 NAN

Joseph W. Coburnc, who was convicted OF man
slaughter In the second degree few days ago, was
sentenced yesterday by Judge MARITIME to five years
in the State Prison. He knocked down Philip Eecker,
with whom he bad quarrel, and Becker's death re-
suited from the blow. Judge MARITIME said that he
took into consideration the recommendation of the
jury and the evident weakness OF the defendant S
mind In fixing the term of imprisonment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
4 MEAN THEFT FROM HIS BEyEFA crOR

Peter Smith convicted yesterday before Re-
corCer Smyth of mean theft. George Chrstovitch,
who had both of his hands cut OF In a railway ac-
cident, befiended Smith. who homeless by allow
ing him 10 sleep In the room with him The
crippled man had secured from friends Sls9. with
which he was about to buy pair Of artificial hands.
Smith stole The money and ran away. He found
guilty of grand larceny and will be sentenced on Mon
nay