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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17
THE CRONIN VERDICT.
What They All Have to Say About Il.

CHICAGO, Dec. T.-Attorney Forrest was al
his Office tonight and early this morning.
When seen by reporter he gave one
OF his merry metallic laughs and said:
Il really can say nothing / have
reason to be satisfied with some part of the re-
suit. What shall do, don't know 1 think
CoughEn, O'Sulliyan and Burke have some
chance yet. That will appear, Il have no doubt"
WHAT THE VERDICT AMoUNrS TO.
Discussing the question Of a second trial Of
the Cronin case a local paper says: The su-
preme court of Illinois has already held in
the cases of prisoners like these adiudped
guilty OF Cronln's murder that 10 second Jury
which can be lmpannelled can increase the de-
gree of punishment inflicted by the first or
original jury, and that any such provision in
the law would prejudice the case Of the pris-
oners In the rehearing. The second jury may,
therefore, decrease the sentence, but can under
no circumstances increase the penalty-that 10
TO say, In case of new trial being granted the
three prisoners, Burke. Coughlin and OSulli-
van, a second jury cannot extend the term Of
life imprisonment to capital punishment but
a less number OF years or confirm the original
sentence, namely, that of life imprisonment, or
entirely acquit the prisoners.
WHAT BoLASp SAYS.
KANSAS CRY, Dec. 17.-Police Judge Boland
of this city a member Of the Clan-na-Gael
triangle, was interviewed ON the result of the
Cronin trial last night. MARK my words" he
said, ''Coughlin, OSullivan and Burke will
never so to the penitentiary. They will be ac-
quilted on their secoud trial Oh, they will
get second trial all right. have no doubt of
that. Poor kunze, he was innocent entirely.
The state has been on the wrong track all along.
but the anti-Triangle rishmen wanted blood
and they must have it. They almost got what
they wanted They have bounded these prison.
ers to punishment But they could not pro-
cure conviction for Beggs. He was wholly in
nocent. The verdict is an outrage, but am
thankful that they escaped the death penalty.
1t would be wilful murder to hang any Of those
men. They are innocent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17

REFUNDINa THE DUTY.-Assistant Secretary
Tichenor has instructed the collector Of Gus
toms at New York to refund the duty collected
on certain books imported by Mr.. Charles J.
Mills for the Chicago theological seminary,
provided he is satisfied that they were specially
imported in good faith for the use of that in
stitution and not for the purpose of replacing
books previously furnished
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17
An Editor Indicted for Forgery.

TOLEDO, ONO, Dec. Tz.-Charles Zelner, pro-
prietor Of the Sunday Herald and Tunes, was
indicted by the Lucas county grand Jury yes
terday for forgery. The principal forgery il
said to have been Of a bill OF exchange on Batea.
a New York advertising man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17

a~A LARGE STOCK OF BRONZES,
HA Sconces, Statuary, Parlor Easels, &c, ut low
prices. GEO. RiSEAI., JR,
dlO-3w AIS 7th st. NV.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

E~REPoRT OF THE CONDITION
At Washington, in the District of Columbia.
At the close Of business December 11th, 1850
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E~ oar 1sasr~Ais Asss ~ pages Q Al 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17

HOLIDAY PIANOS-THE DURABLE
- STIEFF.
PFE1FFER CONLIFf, 1lI IL tn st. NV.
A piano OF prestige, III French Burl, Rosewood Eng
lisL Oak, Walnut Crotch mahogany Cases. Beng
direct from the manufacturer able to save You
money. Examine our stock. Old pianos taken in trade
and full value allowed, di-2w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17

(NIvILsERvICE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
~ and Answers. Send 1Oc. to
s. W. FLYNN, A. NJ, Ivy Institute,
d5-1ms Southwest cor Sth and h SITS. IL.
NOV IS TgE TINE. We WILL PAY "BIG
IN Money for First-class Second hand Clothing Ad
dress or call AZ JUsTH'S OLD STAND. 61SD st
NV myl
A GOODRICH, ,ATT0RNEY-AT-LAw, l24 DEAR
a. born ST., Chicago: advice free, twenty lone
years experience; business quietly and legally trans
acted sel7-t.thSs
"A Williams 4 Co. Communications promptly at
tended TO and strictly confidential Office open all
hours. wM. WILLIAMS. Manager, 926 st. NV.
my4-Sm'
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18th st. d14-3ts
R-TO PIANO BUYERS.
- Reference to the Piano and Organ Column
Of THE Star" will give tn reader idea what
do in our line of business; We have large stock Of
Decker Bros. Weber, Fischer, Estey Pianos, and
Esey Organs. selected specially for Holiday trade
We sell monthly payments and rent with privilege
of purchase We believe our instalmeut and renting
plans to be the best offered TO this public. Old
instruments taken in part payment for ones. Call
SANDERS SIAYMAN. 934 st.nw:
Telephone 629. d14-15t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05

Henry Gruver, of Bethlehem, Pa, is
the owner of an elephant plant which
has leaves measuring forty-two inch 8
in length and of corresponding width.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05

any other arrangement about house The
necessity for carrying water up stairs and
slops down is entirely done away with. The
convenience of having hot and cold water
near at hand, aside from the other convent
ences, which the plumbing apparatus Of the
bathroom and kitchen afford, are hardly to
be estimated from housekeeping standpoint.
An excess of plumbing fixtures distributed
all over a house, however, makes rather than
saves work. IL is a nice thing to have
washstand down stairs. In this plan it might
be arranged under the stairway in front, and
shut out from the room by door. There are
many variations on this same arrangement
which, according to individual taste, may
bring about results more or less satisfactory.
The rooms may be made larger, the length of
the dining room may extend in another di-
rection, and, If sufficiently long, may make
room above for bathroom at one end and
bedroom at tho other, and in this way give
five bedrooms on the second floor. This house
has been built where the stairway started up
a little farther towards the rear of the recep-
ton hall, and in that way gave view to the
front To those interested, however, all these
changes will suggest themselves.
AS capital becomes more abundant the
means for its profitable investment develops
greater ingenuity. This has led to the de
velopment Of many schemes by which houses
may be purchased on monthly or weekly pay
ment plans, and at cost little in excess of
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05
A Haunted sPoI.
The Mysterious Spirit Of Myrtle Pond In
Georria-The StaFx.

The Mysterious Spirit Of Myrtle Pond in
GeOrEia-The story.
There is a lonely and sequestered spot
in the woods around Brunswick, where
no negro man, woman or child will dare
be found.
In what is generally known as Fulton's
pasture, near Dixville and facing the
boulevard, is a pond of stagnant water,
the surroundings of which are all sug-
gestive of quiet and solitude. The sur
face of the pond is dotted with small
clumps of sand, upon which a myrtle
bush grows. The pond itself is about
500 yards in circumference, with an aver
age depth Of one and half feet.
1t is said that no negro will go near
this pond at any hour Of the day, and
investigation has proven this statement
to be true. Upon questioning one Of
these prejudiced darkies, a reporter
learned the following cause for stunning
it by the colored people.
Way back yonder in the early part Of
the year 1859, young negro girl was
sent by her mother to gather wood in
the neighborhood of the pond and she
never returned. Search was made for
her, but nothing was found except her
wide brimmed hat, which was found
floating on the stagnant water. The
community was aroused and turned out
en- masse to find the missing child. They
failed to find her.
One dark night, about one year after
this strange disappearance, lone negro
fisherman landed at the bluff, near where
the boulevard bridge now stands, and
gathering up his oars, oarlocks and the
few fish he had been fortunate enough
to catch, proceeded on his way home.
1t being considerably nearer for him to
"cut" through these woods, he did 80
and had to pass directly by the pond in
question. As he picked his way care
fully through the underbrush, his keen
sighted eyes peering eagerly through the
darkness, strange sound met his ears.
It was the voice of child, singing some
weird and discordant notes of a well
known plantation air. The fisherman
paused and listened. 1t seemed as if the
source of the song was drawing nearer.
At last, almost paralyzed with fear, the
old negro called out:
"Who's there?"
The song suddenly ceased and an an
swering voice was heard:
"The spirit of Myrtle pond"
So weird and unearthly was the an
swer that the old negro turned and ran
in the direction from which he came,
while the ghostly music was resumed.
The fisherman reached his cottage by
q more roundabout way that night, and
his family, in their humble cot. listened
to his recital of the thrilling experience
he had passed through. The story spread
until it was general talk among the su
perstitious negroes. and not one dareG
approach the pond. Atlanta Constitu
| ton.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05
VIEW.

In the plan here given we have, as far as it
goes, everything that could be wanted in
home. There is the front porch and the four
down stairs rooms In a vestibule where one
may deposit wraps, umbrella, overshoes, it
makes the hall so named room; the wraps,
etc., are not in it. The china closet and
kitchen arc as complete in a labor saving
way as could be expected In the most expen-
Sve house In truth, anything added would
tend to labor making rather than labor saw
ing. There are double sliding doors connect
ing the kitchen and dining room The ar
rangement Of tables, sinks and drain board
along the kitchen wall makes complete ar
rangement for washing, draining and wiping
the dishes. The washing process begins at
one end and ends at the other next the china
closet The table and sink are convenient to
the stove
There can be CRATE In the dining room,
reception hall and parlor, II so desired. In
this instance only one Is shown. There is a
front and rear stairway. The servants
room is detached from the front part of the
house. There are three other bedrooms and
the bathroom. There could be two more in
the attic il it were desired They would be
as large and as square as the others A bath
room properly fitted up saves more work than
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05
Care of the Evea

Sit erect in your chair wkrn reading,
and as erect when writing as possible.
II you bend downwards you not only
gorge the eyes with blood, but the brain
as well, and both suffer. The same rule
should apply to the use Of the micro
scope. Get one that will enable you to
look at things horizontally. not always
vertically.
Have a reading lamp for night use.
N. BIN reading the light should be on
the book or paper and the eyes in the
shade. II you have no reading lamp,
turn your back to the light and you may
read without danger to the eyes.
Hold the book at your focus; II that
begins to get far away, get spectacles.
Avoid reading by the fiickering light
of the fire. ..s
Avoid straining the eyes by reading in
the cleaning.
Reading in bed is injurious as a rule.
1t must be admitted, however, that in
cases of sleeplessness when the mind is
inclined to ramble over q thousand
thoughts minute, reading steadies the
thoughts and conduces to sleep.
Do not read much in a railway car
riage. I myself always do, however,
only in a good light, and l invariably
carry a good reading lamp to hook on
behind me. Thousands Of people would
travel by night rather than by day if the
companies could only see their way to
the exclusive use of the electric lamp.
Authors should have black ruled paper
instead of blue, and should never strain
the eyes by reading too fine types.
The bedroom blinds should be red or
gray, and the head of the bed should be
toward the window. a
Those ladies who not only write, but
sew, should not attempt the black seam
by night.
When you come to an age that sug-
gests the wearing of spectacles, let no
false modesty prevent you from getting
a pair. If you have only one eye, an
eyeglass will do; otherwise it is folly.
Go to the wisest and best optician Iou
know of, and state your wants and your
case plainly, and be assured you will be
properly fitted.
Remember that bad spectacles are most
injurious to the eyes. and that good and
well chosen ones are decided luxury.
Get a pair for reading with, and il
necessary long distance pair for use
out of doors.-Cassell's Magazine.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05


The effects of undue exposure to heat
vary widely, and are by no means al
ways proportionate 10 the temperature
to which the person has been exposed.
The so called sun stroke, or heat stroke,
may occur either in the direct rays of
the sun or in hot rooms. such as laundry
rooms or the holds of steamships. At
tacks may occur in the night as well as
during the day, and, in general, are to
be feared at times when the atmosphere
is loaded with moisture, so that free per-
spiration is checked. Experience shows
that the drinking of ice water, when the
body is overheated, is prolific cause of
these attacks. All degrees of severity
are met with, from the lightest attack Of
headache and dizziness to the sudden
stroke which ends in death within few
minutes. Some authorities would make
three distinct degrees of heat prostra-
ton, although the line is seldom dis
tinctly drawn in any given case.
The first variety includes those cases
which show nothing more than sudden
faintness, muscular weakness and dizzi-
ness. with, perhaps, nausea and vomit-
ing. The surface of the body is cool,
the pulse rapid and feeble. In such cases
rest in recumbent position in a cool
place for few hours will generally give
relief.
In the second class Of cases, the respi-
ration and hearts action are affected, and
the patient may die suddenly of syncope.
Active measures must be entered upon
at once. The patient should be removed
to cool spot, the clothing removed or
loosened, and cold water applied to the
head. Complete recovery from the ef-
fects may not take place for years.
The third form is the most severe, and
in the majority of cases proves fatal.
The sufferer becomes unconscious, the
skin is dry, the pulse slow and full, the
face flushed, and the breathing labored.
| Generally there is entire inconsistencies,
! and sometimes commissions The tenn
perature runs excessively high, and the
first attempt should be to bring it to the
normal point. For this purpose dold
baths and the application of ice are indi-
Gated. AS soon as the temperature is
lessened stimulation must be'commenced
to counteract the great depression which
always follows. It is important to re-
member that there is little danger'from
heat SO long as the perspiration is free.
BY bearing this in mind many who are
exposed might no doubt avert the threat
ened attack by leaving work and seeking
shelter as soon as the diminution in per
spiration is noticed.-New Orleans Plea
Yune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05

There is'a stone elephant in Inyo
county, California. The rock that has
taken the form of an elephant is dark
gray granite that is almost the color of
the skin of an elephant. The first trav-
elers in California, it is said, on catch
ing sight of it, thought that they had
found a petrified mastodon. A Piute
Indian. on being asked if he had ever
seen the ''stone elephant" replied:
"Yash, me see him many year go. Long
time Injun no sabe him; now see him all
same in big show up virginny City -
New York Tribune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05

| have been HAY F.v-r sufferer for
three A'ars; have ourn heard Ely's
Cream Balm sl"ken IT IN the highest
rern>; did not take much stock IN it
because of the many qnack medicines.
\ fri nj persuaded me IT, try the balm,
md did :" with wonderful success
T. s. Geer. Syracuse. y. Y.
t1Iu recommend Ety's Cream Balm
t"all hay fever suffers. it is. in my opin-
i'n, sur. cure | was afflicted fnr %
I+arS, AID ,itv-r !" fore i,HInd p-rma-
uent rIief.-W. Fl. HaSkirrs, Marsh
tipid. Vt It
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05
FOR LESS THAN 5000.

Houses at Moderate Cost
@lf man had plenty Of money there would
be little trouble in building good house.
This Is statement which sounds as though
II were true Il Is not The one who builds
the more expensive house ,lAbon under more
difficulties than the one who has only q mod
crate sum Of money 10 invest
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05
The Cn,cst Little Things.

Cute" he echoed. ''Well. dou't know
Us the adjective woul,i have occurred to me
in ,st that connection. But if you mean
thnt they tto their work thoroughly, yet make
no fuss about 1t: cause no pain or weakness;
aud. i'll short, are ANYTHING that II pill ought
to be, and nothing that 1t ought MT, then I
agree that Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pei
lets are about the cut-st little things going:"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05
Card ofThanks.

II the proprietor of K.mp's Balsam should
publish card of thanks, containing express
sions of gratitude which come TO him daily,
from those who have been cured of severe
throat and lung troubles by the use Of Kemp's e
Balsam, it wonld fill q fair sized book. How
much better to invite all to call on my drug
gist and get free sample bottle that you may
test for vnurself its power. Large bottles
Soc and $1.00.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05

The recent statistics of the number of
deaths show that the large majority die with
consumption. This disease may commence
with an apparently harmless cough which can
be cured instantly by Kemps Balsam for the
throat and lungs. which ia guaranteed to cure
and relieve all cases. Price 50c and $1.00.
Trlai size free. For sale by all druggists.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05
SECOND FLOOR

rent. At this time any one who lives in
town of moderate size, where money may be
invested with ordinary safety, the payment
Of rent must be matter of choice or ignor
ance rather than necessity. Building associ
ations are much more liberal in plan than
they were year or so ago, and correspond
ngly more popular From the fact that
there is no first class securities which willpay
the same large, legitimate returns as building
associations, this plan Of sale Of property is
being largely adopted by capitalists and bust
ness men all over the country.
The schedule herewith attached indicates
the cost Of this house in detailed way:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-29
A Change of WoaDOO.

Last winter I climbed Lookout Noun
tain il company with veteran of the
late war 1t was his first visit since the
day of the memorable assault, and as we
climbed he fought the battle over again
for my benefit. AS the conflict waxed
hotter he grew excited, and on our ar
rival at the hotel near the summit was at
fever.heat. We then passed on through
the narrow defiIe which lead to the pin.
nacle, where we were confronted by a
dimlnutiye specimen of the genus
cracker with these words, "If you
gentleman wish to 20 to the top, you
must pay twenty five cents" This was
too mucA for the pentup feelings of my
warlike companion, who tragically wav
ing his strong right arm, shouted: Il
won'tpiy it. twenty-five years ago I
came uV here with a sword in my hand. "
But tn; modern Leonidas, moving not
otherwise than to display deputy.
sheriff badge. quietly remarked: "Well
sab. sypu must come up with a quarter
to day. The money was paid. &C. G.
TEALH in Editors Drawer, Harpers
Magazine for june. sss..e-7-.sss ss.s-.s.,..:..
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Harpers Magazine. for June.

Harper's Magazine, in it's June number,
pays graceful compliment to the men
who, in recent years, have borne large
share in sustaining the reputation of its
pages for artistic excellence. 1tpublishes
an essay by Henry James reviewing the
work in black and white of F. D. Millet
Edwin A. Abbey, Alfred Parsons, George
H. Boughotonor George Du Maurier, and
c. S. Reinhart. Accompanying the article
are portraits of these artists, and several
views of Broadway, the old English vii
lage in hollow IN the green hills IN
Worcestershire" where Mr.. Abbey and
Mr.. Parson have made their home. AS ii
to confirm Mr.. James's appreciative
criticism, this Number contains full pa,
ge drawing by MIR. Du Maurier, one of
Wordsworth's sonnets illustrated by Mr..
Parsons, and drawing by MIR. Abbey.
This Numbrer of Harper's is also notable
forttwo first appearances" Miss Mamie
Mayo Fltzhugh. of Kentucky, contributes
short story, '"Tother Miss Mandy" and
the English psychologist, James Sully,
his initial effortin in fiction, Friendly Ri
vary: story of the Twentieth Century"
Professor George Howard Darwin, son
mystery and the charm" of "Saturn's s
Rings. Joseph Jastrow, Ph. D., gives a
clear, scientific estimate of ''The Problems
of Psychic Research" In a compact
article "The Negro on the stage" Laurence
Hutton makes beginning IN what has
hitherto been lacking-a history OF negro
ministrelsy in America. In his second
paper upon "Soclal Life in Russia the
Vicomte Eugene MeIchior de Vouge fol-
lows the summer flight of the Russian
seigneurs from st. Petersburg to their
great estate in the interior. G. Fl. Farm
ham is the author of richly illustrated
paper upon Montreal" and the famous
war correspondent, DIR. William Howard
Russell, of an account of IAN Incident
in the. Irish Rebellion" Instalment of
Jupiter Lights" by Constant Fenimore
Woolson, and "A Little Journey in the
World" by Charles Dudley Warner,
together with poems by A. B. Ward,
Harriet Prescotte Spoford, and an
anonymous author complete the list OF
contributions In the department of the
Magazine, George William Curtis quotes
hitherto unpublished letter Of Motley to
young literary aspirant; William Dean
Howells treats of a much disputed point
in the theory and practice of fiction; and
Charles Dudley Warner touches upon the
fashion and the art of "social screaming.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-29
Knights of Pythi0s.

Monday afternoon and evening c.. H.
Tasker, Grand Z. G. of st. Paul, insti.
tuted lodge of K. P. IN this city. A
special train from Mason City brought
over 100 knights. headed by brass band,
and delegations were also present from
St. Paul, Minneapolis, Mankato, Roches-
ter, Owatonna and other places.
Work was begun at p. M and contin-
ued at a. m, A members being Initial.
ed. The newly instituted lodge IS called
"Austin Lodge No. IS K. P.,' and the
following officers were elected.
E. H. Austin, P. G.;
H. r. Wood, c. G.;
L. Dettlebach, v c.;
r. o. Hall. P;
A. B. Hunkins, K. of R. and S.;
Gil Ferris, NJ. F.; ..-.
Stimson, M d. - s.sss5ss
Fred Wood, NJ. at A.;
S. A. Collins, I. &
W. Fl. Benedict, o. G..
A BANQUET was held at the Palace Bak.
cry during the evening, and the knight:
seemed to enjoy their labors.
The new organization starts out with {
good membership and has a bright future
before it.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-29
Alliance Meeting.

All members of the Alliance and all
farmers are requested to come to the
meeting next Saturday at 2 o'clock p. m.
June 1, to be held IN the Court House.
We'will then be ready to explain the
workings of our Alliance Insurance Sys-
tenn. We will also be able to give some
useful information in regard to the
'"Twine Problem" and other lmpo, tant
matters that am Informed is to come up
for our consideration, so come every
body BY order of the Pres.
j. J. FORLONG, Secy.