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urcat Clearing Sales.

1t is astonishing to witness the
low prices at which goods are be-
ing sold at the Ladies' Bazaar,
south side of square. Misses
shirred hats worth S1.50, go at
SOC. The very finest untrimmed
hats worth from S1.75 to % 90, go
at 75c and S100. Beautiful flow
ers at astonishingly low prices,
and all trimmings at less than
wholesale prices Come while
you Can get choice. Our notions
go at similar reductions. Every
lady should attend our clearing
sales. The LADIES BAZAAR.
Take your clothes to the Peer
less Laundry and have them laun-
dried IN the very best style Of the
art.
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An elegant residence in south
east part of the city, price $500.
Apply early to Englehsrt Bros.
Over postofice, Kirksville, Mo.
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HUNTSVILLE MARKETS.

EGGS 9 doz cash
BUTTER--10 to II
FEATHER''-35
OATS-25
HAY-s5.OO to $500
HOGS-S.5:00 to $40
COWS & HEIFF RS-Fat 2to25
BEESWAX-19c
TALLOW-2h to 31c
LARD-S to 10
RYE-6O
CORN-50
WHEAT-6S
MILK COWS &CALVES-15 to
S25
RoosTERs-125 PEI doz
MINED FEED 10 per hund.
lPOTATOES-25 to 80
GEESE $500 per doz.
BRAN-60 per hund
lSHORTS-90 Del hurd.
CHICKENS-6
lTURKEYS-6 to 7
lDUCKS-6c. per IL.
HORSES = Extra draft $40 to
1l5: good draft 800 to SlIO
drivers S75 to s135: streerers $40
lSPRlNG CHICKENS 10 per ID
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What You Want.

A good COW pastures acres,
] mile west of the square, price
S35 per acre
Two lots on East Washington
street, price $3.50 on easy terms.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

The Dangler Vapor stoves in
small sizes are the best in the
market. They sell nearly as fast
as we can get them.
COLE & BARROW
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

Fruit jars to supply Adair coun-
ty, at Matt Halladay's Bee Hive
grocery. They must be sold be-
fore the fruit season is over.
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Brick.

We Lave about 25, 900 good brick
for wells, cellars, and fues, or any
building purposes.
A. j. BEETs e. Son.
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The Glorious Fourth is over, and
r. NJ. Buckmaster disposed of his
entire stock of candies. His
stock is now all new, and of the
best quality.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

A. butcher will guarantee you
lower prices on all goods in his
line than can be had elsewhere in
the city.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

If you want fine buggy cheap
er than it can be gotten else where
in Northeast Missouri, try W. E.
Greene & Co.
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New Fast Stock Run to Chicago
Via the Wabash.

A new fast stock run has been
inaugurated between Kirksville
and Chicago via the Wabash. Fast
stock extra leave Tuesdays 11:52
a. m.,-runs through-arriYes in
Chicago 700 o'clock next morning.
Only 10 hours to Chicago. Stock
shippers investigate the route.
W. E. NooNAN, Agent.
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Don't forget to call on W. E.
Greene & Co., and purchase gate
roller and get a Studebaker wagon.
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Go to E. o. Gates, Notary Pub
lie, to have your deeds written or
acknowledged. Ground floor
Office Union Bank building.
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Kirksville improvements.

Fl. A. Butler is enlarging his
Baking Depa, tment and putting
in some new features in the way
of machinery. he has also put
in full set of porcelain lined
packers for his Ice Cream depart
ment. The old style of keeping
cream IN tin packers is thing Of
the past, and besides it is danger
Gus. He desires to call the attep-
ton of the ladies' to the fact, that
he is prepared to furnish moulded
cream in fancy brick forms.
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For SALE-I67 acres of fine tim
Der land in Shannon county, Mo.
Inquire at this office.
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Genuine Insurance with
ENGLEHARr Bros.

Go to E. D. Gates for your Alb
stracts of title. Work guarsn-
teed.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

Mason fruit jars one-h half gallon
size, only s1-25 per dozen, and
quarts only Sl.Q0 per dozen at
Matt Halladay's Bee Hive grocery
west side.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

l have some cheap money to
loan in small and large amounts.
G. l.. LEWIS.
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PERSONALS.

L. G. SIaLER spent Wednesday
in Memphis.
Judge Harliott, of Stahl, was in
town Thursday.
CHAs. MILBANK spent Sunday
in Chillicothe.
J. 7. BozARTH, of Pure Air, wac
in Kirksviile Tuesday.
Miss ETA WIGHT is visiting
Lancaster friends.
Miss MINNIE Lyon is visiting
friends at Goldsberry.
Capt. Hawk, of Winchester, ILL.,,
is the guest of John Shaver.
E. NJ. CAMPBELL, of Greencas-
tie was in town Wednesday.
Sharon Mccullough, of Milan, is
making short stay in Kinks
vile.
+. r. PIERCE and wife, of Owas-
CO, are visiting Kirksville rela-
tives.
Mr.. Lon. Bowen of this city, is
visiting friends at Love Lake this
week.
MACK HANNAH and wife, of Bra
shear, were in Kirksville Tues
dav.
Miss ANNA CRANE, of Carlton.
ILL.,. is visiting Kirksvllle rela-
tives.
John Stralr of, Danforth, made
the GRAPHIC q business call
Thursday.
J. n. PORE, of Butler. ILL.,, is
visiting his father Jos. Pope, of
this city.
Miss MARY IRWIN, of Lewiston,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Nam
ME Bronson.
MRS. HILDRETH and Mrs. Geo.
Notes.-The are visiting friends near
Queen City.
President Dobson and family
will sojourn N Tennessee during
the summer.
RICHARD MARTIN. of Moberly,
came up Monday evening to see
the fire works.
Miss Rosa BRAND, of Edna,
spent the Fourth with her friend,
Miss Hull, of this city.
T. J. FITZGERALD returned
from a short trip to Oklahoma,
Thursday of last week.
CHAs. GLASGOW and Otto Wise,
of Bullion, made the GRAPHIC a
business call Saturday.
PRoF. W. W. WALTERS left
Wednesday morning for Maryville
to conduct teachers institute.
Mrs. ]. 81. MILLION, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lulu Robinson, of Ka-
hoka, are visiting Mrs. Gartrell.
Miss MoLLIE HIGGINS returned
Thursday of last week from a stay
of four months Ia Abilene, Ksns.
81. C. STEER, of Trenton, and
Jos. Steer, of Jackson, Miss, VS.
tied s. 81. Jackson Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Simler, of
Pure Air, and James Denton. of
Gibbs, were in the city Friday.
Mrs. NJ. G. RINEHEART and
daughter, Miss Edith, are visiting
Mrs. G. d. Malone, of Huntsville.
Mr.. AND Mrs. JAS. BEGINNER
and Geo. l.. Behyner and wife
Of Willard celebrated in Kinks
vile
Miss BELLE MAHAFFy left
Thursday to visit the family of
her uncle, DR.. Hynds, of Nor
borne.
A. P. Hibbs and Miss Georgia
Henderson visited relatives at
Centerville, Iowa, Sunday and
Monday.
Mrs. JACOBS of Kansas City, who
had been visiting her dsughte,
Mrs. Fitch, returned home We'd
nesday.
Miss EVA OWEN left Wednes,
day morning for q months visit
with her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Smell
ing, near CORN.
Miss NETTIE WILSON leaves
Monday to visit her sister, Mrs
Mamie Forest at Oakwood, and
will remain two weeks.
FRANK KNOX and John Mahaf.
| fy left Thursday of last week fol
South Dakota, where they will re-
main until after harvest.
GYRD MCCULLOUGH, of Milan
returned home Tuesday evening
after short visit with the family
of his uncle, j. G. Dewitt.
MRS. VIII. SMITH and daughter
Bessie, left Wednesday morning
for two weeks visit with rela.
tives in Breckenridge, Mo.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

If you want a Gasoline stove
that never ''goes back" buy the
Dangler with lighting attachment.
We never had one to fail.
COLE & DARRoW.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

DR.. J. Richards, Veterinary
Surgeon, has his Office second
door north of the Union Bank. If.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

Best soda water in town is
drawn from Fout's arctic soda
fountain.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

Glidon bsrbed wire in any
quantity at w. E. Greene & Co.'S.
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See W. i. Greene & Co. for
plumbing and heating.

For SALE or rent, a residence
property. Inquire at P. O. lobby.
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The Peoples Blacksmith.

G. +. Mumms, the peoples
blacksmith is still at the brick
shop. doing more horseshoeing
and pillow work than any shop in
town. Take your work to him.
He guarantees satisfaction and
reasonable charges. 49-3ms
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

For fine cigars, tobacco and can
dies 60 to r. NJ. Buckmaster in
the postoffice lobby.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

The Doneghy Shoe Store La
dies $500 Wonder shoe at LIS.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

Shelton & Beatty have money
at Z per cent, no commission.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

The best place on earth to pur-
chase buggies is at W. E. Greene
d Co.'S.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08
Go to Smith &
Dunkin for Machine
oils.

Machine oil Of all kinds al
Fout's.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

For SALE-Horse, buggy and
harness. Will sell cheap. Apply
at this office.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

Remember the one dollar wagon
at w. E. Greene g. Co.'S.
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If you have set of teeth that
don't fit, go to DR.. johnson; he
will guarantee fit, or no charge
is made. All work guaranteed.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

[ have q wagon load of good
money to loan. j. NJ. MCCALL.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

For SALE-A nice residence lot.
If not sold soon will be taken off
the market. Apply at Elsea
House.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

100000 pounds ofpouItry nd
100000 of butter wanted for which
l will pay the highest market
price in cash. We are also in
tue market for fall, summer and
winter apples.
PIERCE & HoLBRoOK.
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l have money to loan on i'm
proved farms. g. E. MCDOWELL.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

Cheap money to loan on real
estate. Apply to DR.. Hickman,
Sperry. Mo.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

Finest candies In town, and
prices reasonable at r. M. Buck
masters, postoffice lobby.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

1 haye some cheap money to
loan in small and large amounts.
G. L. LEWIS.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

Machine Oil of all
kinds at Smith &
Dunkln's.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1892-07-08

Go to Cole & Greene to get re-
pairing of all kinds done.
Go to Cole g. Greene, the lead
ing furniture dealers and under
takers, for all kinds of furniture.
Girls who are out of employ
mcnt can find plenty to do by sp-
plying at the Peerless Laundry.
The hours are short and good
wages are paid.
Our motto is "Small sales and
quick profits. Cole Il GREENE.
Best and cheapest photographs
in the city made at Tulrs gallery.
Repairing of all kinds done at
Cole & Greene's, on short notice.
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Go to Cole & Greene to get re-
pairing of all kinds done.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-04

MAGNIFICENT TRIUMPHAL PAGEANTS.
Ships in motion. battles sieges. combats.
Ferdinand and Isabella's Brilliant Court.
Voyage on the ocean and landing of Columbus.
TRIUMPHAL RECEPTION IN BARCELONA.
Presented with wealth of costumes. scenery,
pageants. tabeaux, dancers, actors acrobats,
music. songs soldiers, knights and
wild beasts and horses
UPON THE LARG EST STAGE AND
IN THE BIGGEST TENTS EVER MADE.
Besides Elevated Stage Performances.
3Circus Companies in Rings.
Desperate Races on n mile Track.
Great Aerial Displays.
100 CIRCUS ACTS BY 100 PERFORMERS.
Hosts of the Funniest Clowns.
400 Horses. 30 Ponies 100 Trained Animals. Circus,
Hippodrome Illusions. Menageries,
Museum. Herds of Elephants,
Droves of Camels.
Capital invested g. 500. OOO Daily expenses, g. 800.
p T. and RakNuN |rqu.l Owners.
Two Performances Daily at and p. NJ.
a Doors Open an Hour Earlier.
ADMISSION TO ALL. so CENTS.
CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS, Is CENTS.
Reserved Seats at regular price and admission
tickets al usual advance at
H. P. ECKER CO.'S PIANO STORE.
Superb new million dollar free street parade with
elegant and living tableaux. each chsriot telling
complete story, at O'Clock A. M, on MONDAY.
Western av., Ohio ST., Federal St. Isabella St.,
Seventh ST.. Liberty St, Smithned st., Water st.,
Wood ST., Third av., Market ST., Sixth ST., Robin
son ST., Church av.. Union av.. Ohio ST., Federal
st., Lacock ST. to Exposition Grounds. Cheap e1-
cursion rates from all points. my4-76-wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-04
MILLINERY OPENING
TOMORROW, FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
MAY 3, 8 and 7.

This occasion will serve for the introduce
tory bow of Mademoiselle Madeline Betou,
our new miliner. who arrived from Paris on
April on the steamer Bretagne. Hitherto
we have said nothing Of the Mile Betou, pre-
fering to prepare genuine surprise for the
ladies of Pittsburg and Allegheny. AT the
opening Mile Betou will exhibit some of her
chef doeuvres, and we know the ladies will
be delighted with the results of Mile Betous
natural artistic skill and long experience
among the world famed modistes of Paris.
Miss Kenser, who has for so many years
been in charge of our Millinery Department
is still with us, and is prepared to serve our
patrons with the same rare good taste that has
won the approval of thousands of the most
fastidious.
The enlargement of our Millinery De-
partment and the opening of our beautiful
new Millinery Parlors will give Miss Kenser
better opportunity than ever to show to good
advantage her exquisite creations IN Trimmed
Hats and Bonnets for Ladies and Misses
On this occasion bunch Of Perfumed
Artificial Violets will be presented to every
lady visiting our Millinery Department
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-04
Millinery Opening To-Morrow.

On this occasion a bunch OF perfumed
artificial violets will be presented to every
lady visiting our millinery department.
FLEIsHNAN & Co.,
504 BOG and sos Market street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-04
Mi 1Iiperv openine To-Morrov.

On this occasion a bunch of perfumed
artificial viOlets will be presented TO every
lady visiting our millinery department.
FLE1sHMAN & Co.,
504 506 and 50s Market street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-04
COLUM BUS

And the discovery OF America. Produced upon
scale of spendor and magnifcence utterly un,
paralleled with l. 200 characters in the cast. All
seen at one time. in three rings, two elevated
stages, on the racing track, and the gigantic spec
tacle stage 450 feet long
SURPRISINGLY SPLENDID BALLET,
With actually 800 beautiful dancers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-04

MEMS undergarments for spring and sum-
rner in silk, Isle and balbriggan, at James
II. Aiken Co.'S 100 Fifth avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-04
You Need 1t Now

To impart strength and to give feeling OF
health and vigor throughout the system,
there is nothing equal to Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. 1t seems peculiarly adapted to
overcome that tired feeling caused by
change of season, climate or life, and
while it tones and sustains the system it
purifies and renovates the blood.
We earnestly urge the large army of clerks,
bookkeepers school teachers, housewives
and all others who have been closely con-
fined during the winter and who need a
good spring medicine, to try Hoods Sarsa-
parilla t1O1U
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-21

the robbery and officers have been hunting John
since Yesterday they received inform alton that
he would be ut the house OF his uncle, Thomas Dexter.
near Woodland. at O'Clock Deputy sheriff Wycoi
was sent to DeXter'S house TO watch for RngsleS,
but he did not appear nj the hour named and officer
went away soon after RuCgles arrived and word
was TO the sheriff, but the rObber again escaped
He traced to Woodland and was found in a
restaurant eating supper. WycOI entered the restau
rant otncr officers remaining outside. Wyco sat "A
table facing Ruggles and ordered meal. RugScS who
used to 10 school with Wycoir recognized officer.
and putting the bill OF fare in front Of his face reached
for his revolver. Wycoh had the drop on him, how
ever ard ordered him to throw up his hands Ruggcs
did not obey and pulled his pistol. Bc.o lie ulI
H. WycOn shoi him through the left side of the neck.
The other officers rushed IN and desperate fight
Cured before Rugcles was Overpowcred. He was
brought 70 Jail and tainted from loss of blood.
Doctors say he cannot recover.
The stage robbery for which Rucgles wanted
was a most sensational Affair. Ghc Redding stage
wa, stopped about month ago by masked man.
Tie express messenger Montgomery opened fire the
wounded him. john Ruggos. WHO in ambush.
then shot and KILLED Mon gOMey. The robbers then
fed with the express company treasure amounting
TO s.y, raj thOus AMI dollars Charles. who badly
wounded robbed by his brother and lett to die,
but was found a lew days later by citizens. since
thai tine, John has been roaming about the country
with officers in pursuit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-21
WORK on VESSELS At TIE NAVY Y1RD.

The cruiser Philadelphia. flagship Of the North
Atlantic ,Iuadron went into the dryACcb AT tie Navy
Yaid Yesterday afternoon, have her bottom cleaned
and paintei When last dOckci, about eight months
oco the bottom was coated with the McInncss paint
rhe same beard that Inspected the lotion OF the
Chicago a few days ago, will inspect the bottom oi
thi, shjp a few other repairs are being maze ID
the shin Admiral Cihcrardi, commander Oh TIE
.ouodron has returned from Washington, but u" siih
Yesterday that ne had no information to give ABOUT
The vessels 20. an uncertainty SIN exists rs To
whether the Philadelphia will 20 10 spain 10 participate
I'm the celebration there In honor Of the departure oil
Coumlu. on his first voyage Of discovery IL II
Thought " some that the Chicago ana IN" A"h'h
will, be sent This much Is known, however tha'
no work Is to be begun on the fMiadePihh' "'"'
cannot be completed by July 10.
The Chicago flagship OF he squadron Of Evolution
,s IA be ready for sea by June 30. Then she Is 10
90 70 Fusion 10 take the Naval Reserve Of that city
for a short experience lOard ship, ~ the Ne"hrh
b. inst ,,ne in the SOUTH The cruiser Atlanta, winch
so,lad from the North River rather suddenly on
san1rday afternoon and went 10 the Navy laIi l. NJ
present living alongside the Ordnance DOCK she i I" Ice
mn, into the timber dry dock to-day To have her bottom
cleaned and painted she needs other repairs, among
,hem new deck. but viii probably not recelV" moro
that slight repairs al present, Tor she can VIII 'oo'
for more complete ovcrhauhng.
The monitor MantonOmOh is TO leave the >aid on
rune % for GARDENERS Bay 20 have target Pacucr
rh.r, l. q rlmOr that she will then 90 on up TO
,bo :, Lawrence River for summer cruise. Ihu
d,,nomitn cruiser Nesuvus probably VIII not i"hN'
the yard for her gun trial loI t"G Vt n ree nG tS
,,,iVcs I'm the guns may be ready ms Week Inc
secondary battery will he put In place before long,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-21
THEY SUINDLED THE GOTERNUENT
CARL Won pUsTAN PUT ON TRIAL CHARGED
WITH BRIBERY.


The Government yesterday made public the evil
dence on which IT bases its charge of bribery against
Carl von Pu>tan. In April Won Pustan AID his
partner otto schneider. who are importers in
Pearl 81. under the name Of Won Pustan a Co.. were
arrested with their shipping clerk, John foTtmah'
II WI, alleged that the finn paid Edward W. oimonds
an assistant wegher in the customs service, money
to undervaue lot Of 4,3l4 packages OF frecrackcr'
imported by them in November on the Austria. The
senior partner placed trial In the United states
Circuit Court before Judge Benedict yesterday. As
sstant United states Attorney Maxwell Evarts was
prosecutor and Charles a. Hess appeared for the d.
PENDANT
Forlman. the shipping clerk, testified first. His
memory exceedingly bad. or ii appeared To be 3d.
lie had a dim recollection Of paying simonds two
checks. He could not recall the amounts or the
time and place of payment. He received present
of 50 from smcnds. The assistant wcigher also gave
him paper on which the true and false weights of the
frecrackers were written. lie placed the paper on
Won Pustan's desk.
Edward w smonds discharged from the Coy
ernmont's service April fcI long series OF
crimes. 1t had long been his custom to underwear
goods and to divide the proceeds OF the act with the
imporer, He testified yesterday that he lived at
No. 80 Clinton Place. Brooklyn. Won Pustan had
asked him 10 undcrweigh the rccrackcr> and he con
sented 10 do Between December q and 10 H. Ic
ceived a check for 500 from the firm through foI'-
man. ON December %. $50 more was pdu MN III
the same way. simonds weighed part OF the GOODS
and Michael +. Dillon another assistant wegher the
rest Aferwaid the witness changed his hgires ana
Dion's by reducing them three pounds per package
Cros,-e examined by Mr. Hess SimOnd> admitted thai
he had been cheating the Government In this way ever
since III, appDintmcnt in lS-3 lie had received
money from Won Pustan a CO previous to last Dc
cember.
Albert c. C. saxton, lquidating clerk at the custom
House testified that the goods really weighed J"od''
pounds. but simonds made the figures 34''40o' lhi'
was a reduction Of three and oncthird pounds pack
,oa Tho d,,V WAS ; cents a pound. 80 Won Pustan
Maid ~ as - les, than the full duty.
George ". Whitehead, special Treasury agent
showed a statement made 10 MN IN WfunE bN w
nsdsoner in which he admitted having given >mond'
about 5000 at various times The defence VIII pre-
sent il, Casl to-day.