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a FaIse Theory.

1t is a frequent comment that Car
lyle Harris had abundant opportunity
to prove his innocence. The best he
could do was to raise a question as to
his guilt. To prove his innocence
would have been to show absolutely
that he did not kill his wife.
This was impossible to do, but the
impossibility is not incompatible with
his protest of innocence. The comment
proceeds on false theory. 1t was for
the state to prove his guilt, not for him
to prove his innocence.
Harris's guilt was established to tho
satisfaction of jury and according to
the forms OF law, and still there are
many intelligent people who watched
the trial closely and are not satisfied
that bis guilt was SO clearly established
as to justify taking his life.
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Gtre GatelIigtttrer.
WHEELING. MAY II, 1893.
NAn AtlIotlng Reyelati on. :,

The Now York Etsaia3 Post has been
a Cleveland man for 10, these many
years. It does not like to find fault
with him or anybody for whom he is re-
sponsible, but its civil service reform
heart is deeply stirred by the dismissal
Of "a veteran public servant, Mr.. stur
tevant, for thirty yeara chief Of the sta
tionery division Of the treasury depart
ment."
Mr.. sturtevant held an important
place, particularly fine pasture for
jobber in contracts. "In no branch OF
the public SERVICE" says the Evening
Post, fare the opportunities for fraud
and jobbery so great, and the need OF
experience and high character so i'm.
perativo."
Yet this faithful, capable and exper-
fenced servant who filled the bill in all
respects is dismissed to make way for q
Successor who has no claim whatever
to the place except the services he rem
dered rs clerk to the Democratic com
mlttee during the late canvass"
Ism this claim enough2 The clerk to
the committee wanted tho place and tho
administration wanted him to have it,
That he was able to get it under tho cir.
cumstances is regarded by the Evening
Post as Eau affecting revelation to the
friends OF the administration" Isn't
the new appointee friend of the ad.
ministration? Is he atfljcted2 Isn't
Secretary Carlisle friend2 Isn't Pres
ident Cleveland a truo friend2 Are
they giving tho outward manifestations
Of any inward aflliction2
We are ready to believe that the
Evening Pos! is afflicted, but as to the
rest, well, our impression is that they
are In state Of satisfaction bordering
on rejoicing. The clerk of the Demo.
cratic committee is Democrat.
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THR HARRIs ELRorRooUEIoN.
oplnlons strengthenel.

Nsv York Prea
The assertion of absolute innocence
by the condemned man just before exc
cutioh really affects the case very
slightly. Those who had doubts Of
Harris guilt will be strengthened in
their doubts, and those who believed
him guilty will conclude that he told an
untruth in order to sustain the faith
and confidence OF his devoted mother
and other relatives. With the death OF
Harris the case passes into criminal
history, Such mystery as attaches to
the death OF his wife is not likely to
be unveiled, for he alone, if guilty,
could have removed all doubt as to the
truth OF the charge.
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NetC York AdrCrtts1
OF herculean proportions and almost
fabulous strength and agility, l.amon
never knew what fear was, and in the
darkest days of the war he never per.
mitted disbursement to affect his
courage or weaken his faith in tho final
success OF the nation in its struggle
against treason. Big hearted, genial,
generous aud chiyalric his memory will
live long in the land which he served
40 we'll.
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N,y York Tribune.

Without excitement, and almost as
cooIly as he would have declined or &C.
Cepted cigarette, he stated that he
had no longer any motive to deceive
any one, and that he died an innocent
man, In the next moment, without u
tremor Of nervousness, he met his fate
with intrepidity and perfect self-con-
troll. The public, which has been wit
Messing the trial and prison scenes, is
aware that the curtain has fallen, but it
remains batlled by the insCrutable mys-
terry OF such character and such an
ending,
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DRoBATE OF WILL.

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF TUE COUNTY CouBr
ONO COUNTY, W. VA.
In the matter Of the probate OF tho will OF Maria
Mccullough. deceased:
Tho object OF the petition filed In this matter
on the 10th day OF May A. D. 1893, is to have adj
mltted 10 probate paper writing. purpOrting
10 be the will Of Maria Mccullough, deceased,
bearing date the Sd day olINoyember, 4. D 1883,
and II appearing from an affidavit filed with mo
persons who Is therein and by said petition dc.
clared to DO interested in the probate OF said
will Is nonresident OF this state 1t Is ordered
that she do appear at my office. In the city OF
within one mouth after the date OF the first pub.
lication hereof and do what Is necessary to pro.
tect her interest In said matter The hearing OF
said petition Is sCt for the 18th day OF June, A.
D. 1893, at the hour OF 10 O'Clock L. N.
Published the first time May II. 1893
GEORGE HOOK, Clerk,
WI W. CowpEN. Attorney. myll.Th
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A Good rlllnr for Cough, aud Colds,

The more Uhamborlain's Cough Rem.
edy Is used the better II Is liked. We
know Of no other remedy that always
gives satisfaction. II is good when you
first catch cold, II Ia good whom your
cough Ia seated aud your lungs are sore.
II is good IN amy kind Of cough. We
have sold twenty-five dozen Of II and
every bottle has given satisfaction.
stodman ( Friedman, druggists, Min.
nesota Lake, MINI.
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Philadelphia IIWtA
The death Of Ward II. Lamon sewers
another OF the few links which connect
the present generation with the thrill
ing annals Of Abraham Lincoln's TEN.
pestuous rule through the flame of civil
strife.
Mr.. Lamon was one OF the mon OF n
generation ago who idolized Mr.. Lin.
coin. Ho was man OF exceptional
physical power and prowess. His cour-
age, like his devotion to Lincoln, never
faltered.
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Deserved His Fate.


FNhddePh9l IrtSi
1t is a most wholesome thing that
there was no miscarriage OF justice in
Carlyle Harris case. His guilt was
clearly proved and the story OF his life
as brought out in the trial showed that
he was a man OF most depraved and
conscienceless nature, and yet with gifts
which enabled him to gain the conf
dence and affection OF many women
whose betrayal seemed to be the chief
business and interest OF his life
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ESCAPED PRISON
Only to be Murdored-Body Of One of the
Sing sing Men Found.

Sing sing Men Found
SING SING, May l0-The body OF
Frank W. RohIe, who with Thomas
Pallister escaped from the death house
in Sing Sing prison on April 20, was
found this morning in the Hudson
river directly opposite Sing Sing The
body was found by three fishermen;
state Detective Jackson and Principal
Keeper Connaughton identified the
body by means OF a picture and the
prison shoes which the dead murderer
wore. The body was very much de-
composed. fisherman Cronk says he
thinks he saw another body further
down the river, but did not so alter IT,
as he had the body OF Rohle in tow
Searching parties are trying to lind the
body OF Palhster in the river. when
the body had been washed i was
found that Lohle had been shot in the
right side Of the head, and the sup
position is that Pallister shot him IN
order to facilitate his own escape.
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LENcINNUIT IUNWtTUTuI uusEVVU
To an appeal for executive clemcncy
went 10000 signatures, chiefly through
kindly regard for the prisoners mother,
whose faith in tho innocence OF her son
never faltered. 1t was case Of circum.
stantial evidence, though the links Of
the chain were clearly and strongly
welded, displaying no weak spot, and is
not likely to stand as ono condemning
the system by which persons are sent
to death on such testimony.
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The goodly company of the Republi.
cans gathered at Louisville has no ap.
pearance OF belonging to anything that
is dead or dying. Tho brethren are in
arms and eager for the fray. 1t is u
great gathering for party out OF power
and in an otF.year.
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COMMISSIONER BLouNr, who went to
Hawaii as the personal representative
OF the President, is to remain there as
the representative OF the country.
Whether this is in accordance with the
original design or is an atterthought,
the country is not informed. It's funny
business all the way through.
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soMn Of tho citizens appointed on tho
finance committee for tho Columbian
Fourth Of July celebration prefer not to
servo in that oncrous capacity. Not DO.
ing present at tho meeting Of tho gen.
cral committee there was no opportu.
nifty to consult them in advance, Tho
committee will Of course DO rocast and
the work will go on. Tho money will
be raised for tho celebration and Wheel.
Ing will have Fourth Of July The
people want 1t and will pay for It,
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COL. LANNON'S DEATH.


Philadelphia Record.
Colonel Ward II. Lamon, who died
at Martinsburg. w. Va, on Sunday last,
rendered conspicuous service to the
country during the civil war rs United
States marshal tor the District OF Column
bia and as the special guard OF Presi-
dent Lincoln during tho most exciting
period. lie discharged the duties which
these important positions entailed up
on him with fidelity that earned high
praise.
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WonLn,s FAlR ltArEs

To Chicago, Ill, Via the baltimore 8 Ohio
IlnllrOnd.
On April % to October 81 tho Bali.
more & Ohio railroad will sell excursion
tickets to Chicago, ILL.,, at very low rates
on account Of tho Worlds Columbian
Exposition, to DO hold May to October
81, 1893.
Tickets will DO good for return pas.
sage to and including November 8. 1903.
For further information call on or
address any Baltimore 4 Ohio Ticket
Agent or l.. S. Allen, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
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OF Course You Read

The testimonials frequently published
in this paper relating TO Hoods Sarsa.
parilla. They arc from reliable people,
state simple facts, and show beyond q
doubt that HOODS CURES. Why
don't you try this medicineH Be sure
to get Hoods.
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The Chicago reporters are doing some
mighty fine writin" about the Worlds
Fair. This is justified by tho fact that
tits fine affair and deserves to be de.
sCribed in a high key.
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A Notable Case.
Philadelphia Record,

In many respects there was nothing
in the Harris case to distinguish it
from scores OF other cases of murder in
the first degree. Yet it had assumed
an undue, Importance in the public
mind because Of the extraordinary
efforts that had been made to excite
sympathy in behalf OF the maleiactor,
and by the various unusual methods
employed to set aside, in tho condemned
mans behalf, the mandate OF the law.
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been so hard-hitting as the one Of the
other day, for that was too vigorous and
too pointed to be forgotten by this gen.
Grafton or overlooked by the historian.
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Now IT Is said that on October "a,
1886, President Cleveland notified office.
seekers and their advocates that ho
would refuse to receive thOm, II such
an order was issued It has passed out Of
tho public mind. II could not have
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ONE OF tho escaped Sing Sing muir.
dorors has bOon found drowned with n
with a bullet holo in his houd. From
this It Is argued that his companion in
flight was drowned also. 1t may DO
that tho artist who fired tho shot has
quito different views.
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TINS woman suffrage question raises
its head proudly in the Republican
league convention at Louisville. Nobody
has over given a satisfactory reason why
women should no DO allowed to have a
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voice in the government under which
they live. No taxation without repre-
sentation, is fundamental American
doctrine.
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RuMoR dosignates the duke Of Vera.
qua as Spanish ambassador at Washing.
ton. This would ct in handsomely
with the Columbian year. Welcome to
Ambassador Christopher Columbus,
duke Of vcragua.
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Had Every Chance,

Philadelphia Inquirer.
Tho controversy over his guilt. or in
nocence was perhaps the most remark
able in our criminal annals. 1t cannot,
however, be said that he was not given
every chance to prove his innocence
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DR.. WOODS NORWAY PINE SYRUP was
used for years as q prescription by q
successful physician, 1t Is in all re-
spects the best cough medicine made
to-day Sold by all dealers on a guar
antee OF satisfaction.
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IT is refreshing to learn that the ice
blockade at the head Of Lake Superior
has been broken, In this locality the
inviting strawberry is coming within
rench.
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Constipation, and all troubles with
the digestive organs aud tho liver, are
cured by Hoods Pills. Unequalled as
n dinner Mill.
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pUBLIC SALE
OF Valuable Real Estate

The undersigned will offer for salc at Public
Auction, upon the promises. OIL
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1893,
at O'Clock p IN. OF said day, the following real
estate tO.wit: Lots Nos 0SS 0S9 $40, vi aud gJl
In shrcve's addition to the city OF Martins
Ferry, Ohio Also twelve lots adjoining tho
This properly Is located In the Third ward OF
said city within three squares OF the street rail,
way. and Rbuts OH the county road, Delaware
Clinton and CatawbR streets, aud Is well located
for dwelling, or business purposes, aud will 30
offered as u whole or In lots TO suit purchases.
onc.thlrd In one and balance IN two years there
atter-deierred payments h bear six per cent
interest from date OF sale and secured by mort
gage on premises sold.
For particulars coll on II 7. HOWELL, Bridge.
GEORGE ROBINSON
" II HARM AuHtInnaer mVli
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wo have just received full assert.
ment OF Low Shoes for ladies in all the
latest STYLES. l. Y, BLOND.
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BEWARE or FRAUDS BE sure you got
the genuine Dr. Thomas Electric Oil,
II cures colds. Group, asthma, deafness
and rheumatism.
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Ice on the head might give Emperor
William time to think. A recess is
sometimes very valuable to a monarch.
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NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

r OST-MoNDAY EVENING, 4
IL Black Fur Cape Finder will be rewarded
by leaving same at q. DILLON & co s mylls
The morning call., 1893-05-19
JUST TO FIX THE STYLE.
Why a Young Lady Tried on a $50
Hat When She Had Only 20 Cents.
,hicapO IrInnnI

chicago tribune.
She was seated before n long mirror in
one of the largest millinery estn blishments
in Chicago. Two dainty creations of lace,
straw and flowers were balanced on her
finger tips. She was gravely comparing
their merits, while the salrswonlan stood
by smiling. And so her dearest friend
caught sight of her.
"Wny, Dora, you hereI Come help me
to decide. How much did you say this one
wasp"
"Only $50 A.; awfully cheap" cooed the
saleswoman.
"I'll try IL on"
The young lady turned to the glass: her
friend watched her with envious eyes.
How did Flora ever get so much money?
Lovely" cried the saleswoman, as she
turned from the mirror.
Which do you prefer" Dora? ?"
.'Tney are both lovely said Dora. in n
faint, nothing ng-.o-eat-.ince-morn voice.
And quite reasonable, too" went on
Flora. Now. If decide to take this one,
could have that cluster of flowers moved
just trif1e to the right.
"Certa,nly nothing easier"
"Tn try on the other before deciding"
Dora could bear no more. She fled to
the elevator. How poor and cheap looked
the hat she had put on so proudly an hour
ago, and she had meant to crush Flora
with il!
Two hours later they met on State street
Dora glanced at her friends head.
81 on had it sent home, l sea-" she said
"Sent home nothing, gonsie: didn't Won
see M. wink at you? Whv. ! only had 40
cents in my pocketbnok all the time, but
my old hat just had to be trimmed owe. |
did it tn gain time to fix the style ih my
head. can do 1t beautifully now Here's
a sale of imported flowers for II cents a
bunch; let's go in and look at them"
They went
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TALLEST IN THE WORLD.
Will Be q Sky-Scraper Office Building

on Broadway, New York.
New York Correspondent Pittsourg Dispatch.
An out-and-out sky-scraper is now
building a. Ga, 66 and 6S Broadway. and 1t
is designed TO be the highest office building
in the world and the highest building for
any purpose in this country. It is being
erected for life insurance company.
This building will have frontage on
Broadway of a trfle more than 81 feet
wi h i19 feet depth on the north liue and
l25 feet depth on the south line. The
building proper is to be is stories high on
the Broadway front and II stories high on
New street. 1t will have n height of 242
fert from the Broadway sidewalk TO he
top OF the main roof, and a height of 253
feet on New street.
Rising from the main roof on the Broad
way front is a tower terminating in n
dome. increasing the height of the build
ing from the Broadway sidewalk to the
foot of the flagstaff to 3i7l5 feet. The dis
tance from the base of the foundations to
the top of the dome will be 4oS feet.
The steel skeleton construction now used
universally for tall bindings admits of
walls no thicker than would DE provided
for the ordinary six or eight-story office
building. An old principle, used exclu-
siypiy heretofore in bridge-building. is be-
Ing Dplied ro secure a stable foundation
for this sky-scrarer. 1t is the sinking of
caissons to bedrock, fifty to sixty feet be-
low the level OF Broadway.
These caissons are of the form of i'm
mense chambers or tanks. varying in size
according to the loads to be carried, and
about eleven feet in height. On them
brickwork is buiit as tile caisson sink in
The ground, and until il reaches the rock
level. Then the chamber is filed with the
strongest kind OF concrete.
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Art and Atmosphere.

Artists know, if others do not, that there
are states of the atmosphere which soften
outlines when they do Iot conceal them.
That is one reason why they like the
moist. slvery air of Holland and the gray
effects SO common in France. The air in
this country, even on the coast, is brighter
and drier. but occasionally. at this time or
year. the air and sun seem TO play tricks
with the eye.
On a recent day, when the sky was over
cast and the air chilly and humid, giving
an impression OF thickness that would
make objects invisible at distance of two
miles, it was noticed tnat from the
upper windows OF the tall Office buildings
the hills about Paterson and the Nave
sink highlands were as plainly to be seen
as in tho sharpest October sunlight. But
all detail was blurred and the hills ap-
pearcd as masses of gray-blue, as the
painter likes to see them,
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EMINENT SUICIDES.
Ending Ones Life More Common in
America Than England.
Kansas City Journal,

Kansas City Journal
The history of suicides presents long
array of eminent victims. The suicides OF
antiquity are not considered. for men were
educated in those days TO embrace suicide
when all were lost We do not find many
conspicuous instances of suicide in the
Middle Ages.
Outdoor activity and au intensely prac-
tcai life WAS the rule with men of sensi-
bility outside of convent walls. and suicide
was not common until the eighteenth GEN.
tury, when men of sedentarv lives began
TO multiply. The nineteenth century IS
conspicuous for suicides compared with
the eighteenth, and the most studious ma
tion In the world, Germany. furnishes the
largest list of suicides.
Next to Germany. France furnishes the
largest list of suicides among civilized
peoples. The English are not prone to
suicide. Their love of outdoor sports
kesps them free from dyspepsia and dis
orders Of the liver, and their native cour-
age and endurance prompts them 10 cling
to life even when life Is bnt one long
reaseless round Of pain. Three eminent
Englishmen committed suicide - Lord
Give, the founder Of England's Indian
empire; Sir Samuel Romiliy, great iurist
and philanthropist, and Lord Castlereagh, 4,
a famous statesman, England's represent
ative in the congress of Vienna after the
1all OF Napoleon.
Give Was hypnchondriac from youth,
ana used opium in his last years; Romilly
was Respondent over the death OF his wife.
and bitterly repented his act with his
dying breath. The self-destrurtion of
| Castiereagh was never clearly explained.
| Napoleon attempted suicide. Frederick
the Great prepared for 1t by carrying
poison in his clothes during his dreadful
fight for his crown. No eminent Ameri-
can has ever committed suicide, although
suicide is more common in America than
in England. owing doubtless to the In
lehsity of our struggle for wealth and fame.
Insane men nre frequently suicides, but
it can hardly be said that all suicides are
insane. The paralysis of the instinct OF
self-preseryatfon may result from severe
mental and bodily suffering. and the de-
| liberation and seeming sanity of the
suicides preparation for death, the calm
ness of his last words, would often seem
| to forbid The theory OF insanity.
The hopeless consumptiye, the victim OF
cancer not Sc dom commits suicide to Sc
cure that sudden stop to suffering that we
cal! humanity when extended to wretched
| brute. Suicide Is rare among savage
tribes, probably because they are SO occu
pied with purely material matters thai
they have no time for spiritual agony OIL
severe meutal strain, or costly round OF
! various vices,