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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
KILLED BY A SAW MILL.

"A Young Man Almost Instantly Killed at Shepherds
town Saturday.
Lewis Voohees, a young man twenty
three years of age, from the neigh
borhood of Shenandoah Junction, en-
ployed BY Brose Hendricks at his
steam saw mill near Shepherdstown
was almost instantly killed Saturday
evening. The young man was in the
act Of removing slab from the log
when he was drawn to the saw with
violentforce, it passing entirely through
his groin. Death followed a few min
utes afterwards.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
ANOTHER COOLEY GANG.

A correspondent to the Morgantown
Post says: A second Cooley gang is be-
ing organized in this neighborhood and
terrorizing people by going after night
pounding on doors and windows, tying
strings to doors with bricks attacked,
changing their voices, catchingpeople's
chickens and otherwise frightening the
people. This thing is going to be in
vestigated and stopped. Shooting
IRONS have been prepared for their rel
ception, and names can be produced if
necessary.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
PoSTMAsTRRa APPoINTEp.

Fourth-class postmasters have been
appointed for West Virginia as fol-
lows:
F. D. Pomroy, Elizabeth, Writ coun-
ty, succeeding T. A. Brown, removed;
i. D. Robinson, Philippi, Barbour
county, succeeding NJ. F. Hall removed
Sallie K. Hoge, Winfield, Putnam
county, succeeding NJ. i. Peel, remoy-
al
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
a BIirzard Is che Northwest.

CHICAGO, M arch IS. "A severe sIeet
storm closed all wire communication
north from Chicago at II o'clock Wednes-
day night. The last advices just before
the wires went down were that ahoth-
or great blizzard was raging In Minne-
sofa, Wisconsin and the eastern part Of
Dakota St. Paul and Minneapolis re-
ceived their news dispatches Wednes-
day night via Portland, Ore.
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.. 80 ~ VIE PuBLIo GENERALLY

IRON and after Feb, le, 1899 no gratis read.
,ns notices pnfs etc. will De given ~ TINS papTr
Y s6 81 any kind or character. who may
.a tbsir iob printing done at any other once
besides TINS WORLD Patrons q this paper any
w parties patronizing other offices with
thsir lob work, and not regular patrons OF The
woRtp viii have to pay for all reading notices
N the rate OF 10 cents per line ~
That 10 complimentary tickets will be ac-
e,ntei IN q change for reading notices. nothing
Viii secure our space but the spot cash. our
ra,,taT natrons will be taken special care OF as
faT AZ reasonable, in the way OF gratis reading
notices.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
FROM SIRE 10 SON.

49, Family Medicine Bacon's Gel
ery7Cure passes from sire to SON as a
iegaey # you have Kidney, Liver
q Blood disorder do not delay, but
III 2 free sample package Of this rem
az I at once. II you have Indigestion,
Constipation, Headache, Rheumatism,
vs., Tins grand specific will cure you.
{; \ Gilbert 4 Bro, the leading drug
sis's are sole agents and are distribut-
IL samples free to the afflicted. Large
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a VIOLATION OF Law.
u Direct silver Currency from its Original Pur-

u Direct silvor Currency from its Original Pur-
pose.
People should know that it is a
violation Of law to divert gold and sill
YER coin from its original, designed
purposes, circulating medium in com
mercial and financial operation. The
use Of any denomination Of coin as
charms, breastpins, bracelets, earring
q manufacturing purposes, is q viola
lion Of federal law for which there are
heavy penalties. In the face Of these
lacts, large quantities Of national, coin
are diverted from their legal uses all
the while.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
REFORMED CHURCH.

Services For ths Present week Morning and Even
ing.
Services will be held at the Reform
ed Church, Burke street, during the
present week, every morning at six
o'clock. Services will also be held
every evening during the week, with
sermon, except Saturday. A cordial
Invitation is extended to all who wish
to attend.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
FOR LAWN GRASS.
O'clock.

For lawn grass there is nothing bet
ter than wood ashes, if You have them.
If fertilizers are used potash should
predominant. Lime is nearly always
beneficial to lawns ifapplied early, and
bag Of superphosphate per acre will
also he found Of advantage.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

WASHINGTON, March S25 Represents
tive McCreary, Of Kentucky. Thursday
rendered to the president his resigna-
ton as q member Of the International
Monetary conference, which adjourned
to meet May 80 next The commission
was republican heretofore, and II will
now be possible for Mr., Cleveland 70
constitute the commission with demo-
cratic majority.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
WE oUTEsT THING OUT.

The standard tea and coffee strainer,
beauty and cleanliness combined. Ev,
cry family should have one, every neat
housekeeper win buy one, come q run
ming If You want one. ]. w. R. FISH
er, Of King St, viii see that you will
get one for the small sum Of Is cents.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
EASTER MILLINERY.

If the millinery business continues as
il has started this win be the biggest
season ever known in Martinsburg
Miss Kennedy has been very busy.
She is very accommodating and will be
glad to show you the new Easter milf
merry. Emmert & Fiery. 1t.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

You always miss the rabbit when
the chance goes by, is another way Of
saying that those who have not yet
got their Easter Egg Rabbit at Louis
Browns will wake upto realize what
they have missed when II Is too late.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
CLEAN YOUR GLOVES.

Ladies clean your Kid Gloves with
Mousquetaire Glove Cleaner. for sale
only BY Emmert & Fiery, who carry
the best line Of kid gloves in the town.
and warrant all their kid gloves from
q 90 up.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
OUENzELPO

Cards are out announcing the
marriage Of Miss Mary B. Poisal to
Mr.. Albert C. Quenze', both Of this
city. The ceremony will take place at
the residence Of the groom's father,
Wednesday afternoon, April 9th, at 3
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

! am in town to do your laundry
work. Remember ! guarantee all my
work to be finished in first class style.
Respectfully, Lee n Gooey
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
PURE SPRING WATER ICE.

Persons desiring good, first-class
ice, are asked to give me trial. Win
deliver at any time during the day
promptly. Will run two wagons.
Rates very low. Jos Imback, near
Green Hill Cemetery.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
DRESS GOODS.

More dress goods we're sold over our
counters last week than ever before
this season Of the year. The new
spring shades are beautiful and taking
well. Emmert 4 Fiery,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

If there is nothing else new under
the sun John Hellers Buggies are
splinter bran new and as bright as a
dollar. call and see them.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
TInKIE THR EARTH.

With hoe-Sow Burpecs Seed
and nature will do the rest These
seed in endless variety are now for
sale BY r. L. Snodgrass & Coz Drug
gists.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

If you want your collars and cuffs
TO look as good as new have them laun-
dried at Lee H. Goodys laundry, No.
4. East Martin street.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

After April LIST, Mr.. Frank Rhodes
will open ladies dinning room in con
nection with and adjoining the Central
Eating House OH East Martin street.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

and Ranges, Gasoline Stoves, Tinwarc
and house furnishing goods ~ J, ".
r. Fisher, King street, for he keeps
the best. Gas and Water pipe, spout
ing and roofing done at short notice.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
MATING.

Twenty cents will buy the same
quality Of mating that you paid thirty
cents for last year, yon cant save 10
cents per yard every day, 50 call early.
Emmert & Fiery,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
STILL AHEAD.

Extra Select Oysters and Plymouth
Rock Count, at The New Place. next
door 70 City Hall.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

NEW YoRK, March IS. Mrs Samuel
Daube threw her 3-year-old child out Of
a third-story window during FIRE, The
child escaped withNa slight injury,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

Onion sdts and onion seeds. yellow
Danver and silver skin for sale by R.
L. snodgrass & Co., druggists.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

Do you want spindle wagon, ladies
phaeton, surrey or Dayton We have
them for sale. John Heller.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
STILL AHEAD.

The same beer that is sold at the
Worlds Fair is sold at The New Place,
next door to City Hall.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

Adam was the first man-but Louis
Brown is the first in the confectionery
business.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

We wouldn't advertise only we
know You win read our ad, Louis
Brown, Confectioner.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

~ Eastern New York, Eastern Pa, New JerT
AZ M delaware generally cloudy with proba-
~ w dnrIns the dav, Northeriy and slightly
e,,l.ler IN Pennsylvania.
'e y. instruct Of Columbia and Maryland and
,,'-,.nis fair probably followed by light show
The evening n E. wind, slightly cold
Y, Il ne interior q Virginia
g Y No., virginia. western Pa, and Ohio,
-. NJ IN winds shifting to Easterly slight
Il warmer.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

New line Of kid gloves just received
for Easter at Emmert & Fiery's.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

Sale bills printed at this Office cheap
er than any whore else.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
WEST VIRGINIA PRINTING CO.,
TRUSTEES SALE
-oF-
Valuable TOWnPfOpeTty

BY virtue Of deed OF trust dated the End
day OF August, 1890 and recorded In the Clerks
Once Of the County Court Of Berkeley County,
w. Va, In Deed Book No. 81. page 46i, and ex-
eeuted by George X. Green, and Mary X. Green,
his wife, 70 the undersigned trustee, to secure
Mary II, Hollis In the payment 0f An indebted
ness Of $500 with interest, will offer at pub
lie sale, to pay same, In front Of the Court
House. In Martinsburg. w. Va. on
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

Meals al an hours Al The New
Place, next door 70 City Hail.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27

-..,x..rrnr. Att o'clock 4. = y.
Maximum-ss $50.
MinImum-sso.
Stxps Force Calm.
direction from North.
sr,rxog skr Cloudy.
Rain fall.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
WEATHER. BULLE1H.

Observations taken at
r. 8 Martlnsbure every morning
~ ~ Blss nt7 O'Clock By Gsonen ".
Fps vANurrnE. the Representa-
I live Of the United States
Weather Bnreau. TINS
RontD will nse the same
naes a. displayed at the
Court House and fhe people
AZ Rains. can come verv near know
inr what weather 70 expect.
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IOne Do11arI
It is the Largest Paper
ftonar.11 LIMA .ulIn lsIana.uu. ~.

II contains more choice, varied and attractive
reading matter than any half dozen ordinary
newspapers.
IT. entertaining, chaste and delightful contn-
ned stories BY the best authors are among the
desirable features
The wHEELiNo REarsrEn live stock, produce
wool and grain markets, from Philadelphia,
New York. Baltimore and Chicago are full, ac-
curate and complete.
Every town. city andcounty In the State
Is q center Of news which the REGISTER publish
o. with weekly regularity, so that every citizen
In the State must take the REaIsTER TO keen
thoroughly posted In State matters
Remember One Dollar buys the WEEKLY
REGISTER from now till January i, 1894.
tB-All remittances should be either by postal
order, registered letter or check Then there is
no danger Of loss or delay.
Address,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-27
THURSDAY, MARCH 80, 1899,

At o'clock, NJ M, that DWELLING HOUSE
AND LOT situated In what Is known as Her
rings addition to MaFtinsburg, W. Va.,w and
known on the plat Of said addition as Lot No s.
bounded and described as follows, to wit:Front
ing on the Shepherdstown road 30 feet, and
running back 1856 feet, making lot Of 20 feet BY
l36 feet, being the same property conveyed 10
said Geo. 4. Green by Nj ", b, Green and
Susan X. Greens his wife and Of record among
the land recordsof Berkeley County. W. Va.
The improvements consist of q two-story frame
dwelling, oufhouses and lot. with water handy
TERMS OF SALE ne-thifd cash and hal
ance In two equal payments Of SIX and twelve
months; deferred payments to bear interest
from date, and title to property 10 be retained
until g az the purchase money e PAID paid -.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05
COUNTY CULLINGS,
ICotinued from First Page.l
SNOW CREEK.

Snow CREEK, May I've thought
Gnat We would JoJ down a few items
Cor your most welcome paper as We
have not seen any items from this
place in some time.
Little EfGe Husband is very sick al
This wriuug.-Mr. David RushtoD, OF
Nashville, * now visiting his sister
Mrs. f. l.. Walker.-Mrs. Kansas Jones
of Lawisburg, has returned home after
@ weeks visit TO her sister, Mrs r. b.
Cnurch.--Mr. j. NJ. Church has sold his
cattle 10 tue Thomas Bi0S.--Mrs, David
Gel iwell and daughter, NJ So Cora,
were in our midst not long since.-Mr,
Stanly and wife and thrae children, 4
50 Mr.. M4yberrv aud wife, of Carter's
Creek, are visiting relatives on the Greet
We are sorry to report the death I
little Sewell HlrbersOn, who was calle
sway on the first day OF thus month; c
extend TO the family our sympath
As tins i our first attempt we viii
bring o r letter TO = close, wishing the
dear old HERALD and its many readers
much success. SEVEN Il SIX.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05

Guiding the amount due depositors
aud all other debtors. J. w. Howard,
w. NJ. Cheairs, A. B. Harlan, Lloyd
Cecil, f l.. Armstrong. J. p. Street,
E w. Gamble, Robert Q. Church, g.
w. StockSrd, James Andrews, John
B, Ashton, w. w. Joyce, T. N. Jones,
j, w. S. Ridley, A. B. Rains.
This, April 2S, 1898.
The bank was organized in the fall
of 1881, and the following were the
officers at the time Of the failure: F.
]. Ewing, President; A. d. Frierson,
Vice President; Geo. Childress,
Cashier, G. b. Easley, Assistant
Cashier.
The Board OF Directors are: F. J.
Ewing, A. d Frlerson, Geo. Chit
dress, j. T. Bauguss, j. 7. Craik, DR..
J H. Wilkes, w. E. Baird and j. j.
Eiam.
The bank advertised a paid up
capital stock of 100000, with a sur
plus fund of $lS 800.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05
Parents, Teachers and Students.

All boys who have graduated from
the Secondary Publi3 Schools OF the
Country are entitled to Free Scholar
ships in the University of Tennessee
yOthers, though not graduates, who
,Rre qualified for examination in the
Branches prescribed for these schools,
may also get such scholarships. On
Friday aud Saturday, May 5th and
8sh, at the University School, Co.
iumbia, Tenn., Prof. t. B. Kelly will
ssZamine all who desire to avail them
selves of this Offer, earnestly urge
parents and teachers To send their
'0oys to get this college education
free. JESSE TOMLINsON,
1t County Superintendent.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05
MT. PLEASANT.

MT. PLEASANT, May 3.-We are hav.
ing great deal CT rain and plenty
cool we ,Iher in this part Ot the mora
vineyard The ground is too wet for
the farmers to give the necessary Guilt
walton to then crops.
Mrs. w. II. Dnss is visiting Ielativ, 8
north of Columbia.
Miss Bette Akin was called to
Thompson's Station Tuesday even ng
Akin.
Mr.. Ike Griggs and Mas Briggs
Hughes have returned to Clifton, after
spending two weeks in Maury.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05

Tor the week ending My 5, 1913.
ellen, Eva Hackney, Mrs. T b
Atkins, Amanda Kennedy, Geo
Alexander, Bill Lewis, Kittie
Corpier, Wesley McCarry, Liddio
Cover, G ID Smith IL Nicholson
Coffee, Mrs. Or. Owens, Peter
Eheadom, G. q Patterson, j L
Gleggett, Rolin, John
Ewing, Fannie Thou pson, Green
Fleming, NJ Tucker, Rosa Lee
Eriersom, Mary Thompson, NJ
Fleming Mary G Van Buren, Charity
Green, S o Van Buren,, Eliza
'GOOdrum, Willie Warren, Sarah A
Iarris, Maggie Walker, Nam
Hardison, Mamie
PSVtiss calling tor tns ABOVE letLeI s
will please cav sdvertised
q. w. BLACKBURN, Z. NJ.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05
AgrieyeI Bank Victims.

"Who that steals my purse steals
trash tits something, nothing
Twas mine, tits his, aud has been
slave to thousands;
B 1t he that filches from me my
good name,
Robs mo Of that which not enriches
him,
And makes me poor indeed"
w. p. INGRAM, For Self,
Az Stakeholder, and for One Thou
sand Creditors of Bank Of Column
bia.
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They "stoop t" conquer"
w. p. INGRAM, Victim,
Bethel House, Room No. rs.

l am "almost p-rsuafedn that
mouths previous to the suspension Of
Bank Of Columbia, the inception o.
its trouble was conceived in su and
bon in iuiquity," the offspring Of
which was bOycOtting ,on account Of
imaginary political grievances), con-
-piracy, (JOr greet OF gain and G ory),
treschery, robbery, vampir-i-m
II w, = INGRAM.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05
CITY TAXES.
an Ordinance Fixing the Tax Levy for
1898.

an Ordinance Fixing the Tax Levy for
1898.
At a regular meeting of the Board
OF Mayor and Aldermen last Friday
uight, under a unanimous suspension
of the rules, the following ordinance
co fix the tax levy for the year 1893
was taken mp and passed upon its
three several readings; tO.wit:
an Ordinance to .fr tie Tar Levy for
tie gear 1898.
SECTION l. Be it ordained by the
Board Of Mayor aud Aldermen OF tbs
City of Columbia, Tenn, that the tax
levy for all purposes in tie City cot
Columbia, for the ysar 1893, shall be
one dollar aui fifteen cents on the
one hundred dollars OF the assessed
value of oil the taxable property
within the city limits, aud the rate
on every poll, for school purp )ses,
shall be one dollar.
SEC. > That the tax so levied be
due and payable on the first Monday
in May, 1898, and shalt bear six per
cent interest from that date If not
paid by the first Monday in July, 1898
SEC. 8. That the sum so raise
shall be divided among the severs
departments in the manner follow
Inv.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05
special Reduction,

Our entire stock of Diamonds.
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver aud
Plated Ware, Cut Glass, Japanese
Ware, Lamps, Cutlery, &c, will be
offered at a great reduction for cash.
until May 81, 1898. JAMES Bros.
mav5.2t.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05
Rucklen,s Arnica SaIye.

The best sslve IN the world tor Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, T0tter Chapped Hands,
'ChilblaIns, Corns, anc sill Skin Erup-
a.ions, and pos lively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guarac teed to give
perfect satisfaction, or mouey refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Woodbridge, IrvIn ne n fowler. dec2 ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05
Deaths Reported by Undertaken West,

Elma Geers Collier, aged two wears.
pneumonia; April 80. Sam Collier
aged three years and eight months
pneumonia; April 80. Leslie y. Far.
beson, aged six years, congestion /:
May l.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05

SEC Be it further ordained that
this ordinance take effect from aud
fter its passage, the welfare OF the
C ity requiring it. Approved,
II. l. HENDLEY, Mayor.
Passed and approved April 2S, 1898
r. f. LIPsCOMB, Secretary.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05
Interesting 10 Teachers

I will be found at the Registers
office the first Saturday in every
month, to examine applicants, issue
certificates and transact any business
properly connected with the Superin-
tendants office. My pOst-Office ad.
dress is CulleOka.
JESSE TONILINsON,
County Supt., Of Public instruction
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-05-05
letter List.

List of letters remaining in the Office
Cor the week ending May 5, 1893.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-21

WASHINGTON. June 19.-It was decided
by Coroner Patterson today that Col. F. G.
Ainsworth should not be summoned as a
witness before the coroner's jury in in
vestigating the cause OF the Ford's theater
disaster. This decision was precipitated
by B. II. Warner. one of the jurors, in
stating that several OF the Jurors would
like the coroner to issue a subpoena for
Col. Ainsworth TO give testimony at the
inquest, not merely in regard to his own
connection with the theater accident, but
with reference to other parties concerned.
Mr.. Warner stated that he wished TO
say for the jury, in reference to the state
ments of prejudice III the minds OF several
OF its members. that up to the time the in
quest proceedings began the jury had the
highest opinion OF Col. Ainsworth, but he
had imposed himself upon them as a
defendant when he was not accused. The
testimony this morning was principally
in reference to the character OF the ma
terial used by Contractor Dant in doing
the work beneath the old theater building.
Five witnesses testified, the last being
clerk OF the record and pension division,
who said he came to the conclusion that
the old theater building was unsafe while
the excavation work was going on and
therefore on the day before the catastro-
phe asked and obtained five days letve.
When he concluded his testimony the
iurv retired to consider its verdict. After
being out two hours the jury returned a
verdict setting forth that Frederick B.
Lotus came 70 his death by the disaster
at Ford's theater building on June 9, 1898.
They recite the fact that George w. Dant
was the contractor under the government
for the work in progress which caused the
disaster and all the circumstances con-
nected with the accident, and
find that Frederick G. Ainsworth,
in charge of the building; Will
lam G.. Covert, the superintendent;
francis Sasse. the engineer. and George w.
Dant, the contractor, are responsible for
the killing OF LOTUS. The jurors further
find that the failure of the government of
the United States TO provide for skilled
superintendence of the work of repair and
alteration of is building in charge OF the
war department is most unbusiness like
and reprehensible, and are OF the opinion
that if such superintendence had been
provided in the case of the work on the
Ford's theater building the awful tragedy
might have been averted.
Coroner Patterson decided not to issue
warrants for the commitment Of Col.
Ainsworth, Dant, Covert and Sasse
until tomorrow morning in order to give
them an opportunity of obtaining bail.
Contractor Dsnt is very i'll at his residence.