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The herald., 1894-11-15

addressing the court, stated that the
case being OF such Importance. he would
ask that the jury be kept together. and
this request he made all the more urg-
emily as the newspapers had made strong
comments on the case.
The court admonished the Jury in
customary fashion, and in commencing
them to the care OF the bailiff he in
structed thGt officer to cut out all reier-
ences to the case at bar before handing
the city papers for peruaal to the Jury
men.
Upon reconvening ct 2 O'Clock Miss
Jensen resumed her eest on the witness
stand for cross-exsmination. Attorney
Phibbs asked innumerable questions
regarding the location OF the furniture
in the kitchen, distances, ETC., but the
witness retained her coolness aud re-
fused to estimate distances ordo any
guesswork.
Abiding to Mrs. Craig, Mrs. J.
Hunter, herself and the baby having
been visiting on the day OF the shoot
ing, she said: "When we got home
Captain Hunter went to the city. He
went toward Asa Hunters on leaving.
Craig must have come over the same
road on approaching"
How did you come to lock the bed
room door," queried Attorney Phibbs.
"Well," said the witness, hesitating-
ly, II was afraid of Mr.. Craig. Beyond
that don't know. He had taken the
children away before and Mrs. Craig
was afraid he would take them away
again. and so told them to 60 into
grandma's room."
This shooting has been the constant
theme in your family, has it not?"
mo, cir. 1t has not, save when Mr..
Gage came down to investigate the
The herald., 1894-11-15

the heart self.iniicted with suicidal in
tent" was rendered.
W. f. Staley, the brother-in-law, tes-
tilted to the facts substantially as given
above. He said there was no motive
except love affairs.
The young lady in the case is q resi-
dent of Kingston, Ill. She visited in
Los Angeles last winter. returning to
her homo in April. Before she left she
had promised to marry Gray, but in
letters since, she had been very tickle
and changeable.
Last night letter came to the aged
mother through the poatoffice. It was
written by young Gray on Tuesday
night. and after telling his mother that
his body would be found. he said that
Marian was the cause OF bis death that
she had been too tickle. He then asked
that his body receive decent but mex
pensive burial.
The name OF the young lady was moi
disclosed by the friends and relatives oi
the deceased. who say that the secret
shall be closely guarded.
Gray had worked at his trade in thit
city Tor some time, and was well
thought of by his associates.
The herald., 1894-11-15
A LEGAL BATTLE ENDED
THE PRATT WILL CASE TO BE
COMPROMISED.
The Proponents COncede q Little
Vantage Ground and Arc Met
Half Way by the
Contestants.

The Pratt will case is. in all probabili-
ty, now numbered with the great legal
fights of the past. After 80 days con-
sumsd in the taking of evidence in the
court here and FIVE days occupied by
counsel il fighting and explaining knot
ty problems OF law, not to mention any
thing of the prolonged legal proceedings
in San Francisco. the legal contest is. in
the parlance of the sporting world, q
drawn fight"
On Tuesday Judge Charles Silent. in
the course OF his argument on behalf oil
the proponents, made the statement
that the case would have been speed lily
settled had the contestants conceded to
Mrs. Louisa Cross q life interest in the
$l00.000 mentioned in the will and also
the payment of 10 legaoies. aggregating
$4,000. to the several beneficiaries.
Yesterday afternoon Judge ]. G.
Campbell of San Francisco, in arguing
for the contestants, stated that If coun-
sci ior proponents were in earnest in
what had been said he thought the
entire matter might be amicably settled.
Thereupon Judge Silent repeated what
he had previously stated. and the case
was adjourned until this morning.
Opposing counsel held brief con-
sultation during the afternoon. and in
all probability stipulstions will be filed
this morning.
Some estimate may be formed of the
immense expense incurred in this case
when it is stated that the jury fees in
this city to date alone amount to 1892.
The herald., 1894-11-15

Every seat in the courtroom was oc-
cupied The enclosure sacred to the
gentlemen cf legal attainment was pro-
famed. and the wide avenue OF the court
was densely packed by throng of peo.
pie who through the weary hours stood,
despite the oppressive heat and diseom-
fort, listening with rapt attention to the
plain, STRAIGHTFORWARD story told by the
one eye witness OF the atrocious mur-
der.
The hot sun poured through the
stained Windows, bathing Judge and
jury. prosecutor and criminal, attaches
OF justice and idle spectators in food
OF red and golden light. but phant toms Of
the dead were around and Craig knew
it. Throughout the hours he sat be-
tween his counsel with head bent, and
with furtive glances watching the wit
ness whose testimony. beyond that OF al.
othere. will be his undoing. Occasionally y
he would whisper into counsel's Q ear, but
with the exec ption OF such slight inter-
ruptions he maintained a sullen air
throughout the dav. His counsel, con-
sisting OF G. 2. Phibbs, Johnstone Jones
end Guthrie & Guthrie. are prepared.
apparently. to make q hard fight for
their client. They will, in the evidence,
concsde nothing and contest everything.
j And while they try to minimize the ef.
feet OF the evidence upon the minds of
the jury and entangle Witnesses in the
meshes of legal subtlety-for to contro-
vert the plain statement OF fact 10 inn
possibls-the man with hands triply
stained with human blood sits by wrapt
In his thoughts.
The first witness put forward by the
prosecution was Miles A. Long. one Of
the special officers of the city Jail. He
stated that at the time OF the murder
and Tor four years previous be was en-
gagged in the coal and wood business.
He knew Craig, the defendant. ss the
latter lived for q number of years on
property adjoining his. About three
wesks before the time OF the shooting
he had q conversation with Craig about
his wife being taken away from him.
The defendant here interposed an OBJ
lection to the introduction OF such testi-
mony, and the suggestion Of the court
that the prosecution should first prove
tho corpus delicti before attempting to
connect the defendant with it. the de-
tense having refused to waive objections,
was followed. Fo. the time being Mr..
Long was Withdrawn from the witness
stand and Miss Albertins Jensen called.
Az she took her seat every neck was
craned to zee what kind OF q per-
sonage the young girl was
who had witnessed the killing
OF Emily Craig and the shooting Of
George Hunter. The witness is tall,
rather slim blonde, about 20 years of
age. and having q very fair amount of
good looks. She was dressed becom-
iDgly in gray etuff gown, with dark
STRAW hat having olive ribbon trimming.
Her manner was sells possessed, her
language distinct and straig for ward
and even when under the fire OF cross
examination. she refused to become en-
tangled in the legal web set for her feet,
and displayed no evidence OF emberrass-
ment whatever.
Beginning in q we'll modulated voice
sxe told her story as follows: II live at
Hunters ranch, about three miles above
The herald., 1894-11-15
THE STORY OF BRUTAL CRIME
Miss Jensen Tells Of the Murder
at Hunters Ranch.
The Defendant Craig, Sullen and
Quiet, Maintains His Reserve.
Judge Smiths Courtroom Packed to
ovsrnowing with a Motley ThroDg
Of Morbidiy Curious Seekers
After Novelty.

At five minutes after eleven OF the
forenoon yesterday, in Judge Smiths
department OF tie superior court, the
jury panel In the Craig murder case was
completed. L. l.. Rogers and J. w.
Bsebe completed the number OF jury
men that will in very short time hold
in the hollow Of their hands the life of
their countryman.
The following are the names OF the
completed jury: Edmond K. Alexan-
der, Edwin L. Barnett. Fred Bailey,
John W. Beede. Joshua Dean, Harlow
Gilbert, Clinton Heath, William O.
Ormston, William r. Steele, H. G.
Essan. l.. L. Rogers and j. w. Besbs.
At fifteen minutes after eleven the
first witness for the prosecution was put
on the stand and the trial of John Craig
for his life began.
The herald., 1894-11-15
Court Notes.

The suit OF Mrs. L. E. Bitch vs. the
Terminal railroad is still on in DEPART
ment six.
The following new suits were filed
yesterday:
P. J. Schumacher VI. R. A. Black
burn, being q suit to recover 80 acres oi
the Rancho Ia BrsR for rent and dam
ages.
M. E. Schooley ct al. vs. J. @. Quinn
a suit to recover $1,000 damages alleged
to have been sustained by plaintiff
through his dodgers being driven away
by the noise of the toboggan slide on
Broadway.
Mabel L. H. Hutchins has filed her
petition for divorce from her husband
Edwin, charging cruelty.
Leopold Dutoon also charges cruelty
against his wife Mary, and seeks relief.
In the United States district court
yesterday the suit of the United States
vs. Bernardo Carichabura was on trial.
The defendant was charged with tres
passing sheep on the forest reservation
in San Bernardino county, and causing
fires, etc., all being against the law and
detrimental to the interests of the gov
ernment. The jury disagreed and was
discharged.
A similar case of the United States
vs.. Machisel Erruca WAS partially tried
and will be concluded today.
A marriage license was yesterday is
sued to Louis G. LIE Sage, aged 81. and a
native OF Minnesota, and Margaret S.
Messmore. aged %, q native Of Mich
igan, and botn residents of this city.
The California Wine aaaoci ation nj
San Francisco filed papers of incorpora-
ton yesterday. The capital stock is
fixed at $40, 600. 900, Of which $1,000, 900
has been subscribed. The directors are
as follows: n. Epstein, G. Caepy, H.
Kohler. H. Van Bergen. j. J. Weglein.
E. O. Pribea, H. Lachman, j. Proven
field. A. L. Tubbs, II. H. Kohler and P.
T. Morgan.
The herald., 1894-11-15

Fitzgerald, house and sign painter, 222
Franklin telphone l449. Low prices.
The herald., 1894-11-15

Every man having beard should keep 1t an
even and natural color, and if 1t is not SO al
ready, use Buckingham's g Dye and appear tidy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

When an engagement is broken off
1t is usually a case of heart failure.
One after another of the theological
seminaries Of the country are opening
their doors to women.
'The male is late to- night" as the
woman said when she got up at 3 a.
m. to let in her husband.
Talk about your Mosquito COAST"
said Bjones, as he tenderly rubbed
the shining surface on his bald head.
He-You decline me because I am
poor, but some day I shall be rich!
She-Well, you have my postoffice ad-
drass
There is a deficit in the Italian
treasury for the current year amount
ing in round figures to $45, 900, 900.
An albino baboon, declared to be
the only one ever heard of, has ar
rived in Bedsford, England, from
South Africa.
A nugget of tin weighing $500
pounds has been found in Tasmania
The assay of a small piece shows CO
per cent of metallic tin.
In Germany the power Of issuing
bank notes is vested in the Imperial
bank, ana Il small and constantly de-
creasing number of other banks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

Young Husband 1t is just a week
to-day since we were married, my
dear Lisette. Young Wife-Ah, what
a memory you have, darling!
BEG pardon" said the missionary.
''but will you translate his majesty's
remarks again? Did he tell his daugh-
ter that he was to have guests to din
ner or for dinnero"
Hicks. after a slashing speech by
Wicks-A rousing speech, but vituper-
alton is not argument. Wicks-I am
aware of that, but. it makes one feel
good deal better than the best argu-
ments.
inventor George Westinghouse is
said to be at work on an underground
system of street car propulsion which
bids fair to revolutionize all existing
systems.
M. Casimir- Perier, the new presi-
dent of France, received from his
father the snug legacy of 10000, 600
francs and has since added largely to
his fortune
Miss Maria Gonzales Hermosillo has
just been appointed postmistress in
the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The APP
pointment is regarded as marking an
epoch in the history OF Mexico.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellente is due to its presenting
in the form mi st acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, becaGsc it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figsis for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and ST bottles, but it is man
ufactlred by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose ndne is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well Informed, you will not
accept any substitute ii offered.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
AN ACT OF HERoIsM.

Exciting Incident at Recent Circus
Performance at the Hub.
At the CIRCUS in Boston the regu-
lar evening performance had drawn
to close The great crowd had
begun to file out slowly, and the
lesser throng, but still very large
one, which was to remain to see the
.'concert," had filled the reserved
seats. Suddenly the latter multi
tude noticed that in the center OF
one OF the greas rings the end of q
rope, which was dangling too high
to be reached, had taken fire. The
flames mounted rapidly toward the
canvas. Amid breathless silence
someone jerked the other end OF the
rope, which ran over pulley at the
very ridgepole. with the evident in
tention Of drawing it over SO quickly
that the fire could not be communi-
Gated. But when the blaze went
through the pully sparks were scat
tered in every direction, and pres
emily the watchful crowd saw that a
spark had ignited a little spot in the
canvas at the top OF everything
Then restlessness became manifest
in the crowd, and a quick whisper,
e.Shall we runp" ran over it. The
Transcript says OF the event:
Things looked very serious; for
panic among those movable chairs,
with the great throng still blocking
the doors. must have meant death
for some y
The burning spot above was grow
ing rapidly. The manager of the
show came forward and commanded
the people to sit still. At the same
moment man began to climb the
great center pole by means Of
swinging rope. Gland over hand,
up he went not hurrying at all, for
if he had hurried he could not have
accomplished his great task. Up, up
he went. deliberately, surely. The
burning spot grew and grew, and the
flame flashed up. Before he reached
the top the tent would be all ablaze!
The crowd was ready to break; but
now the man was at the top; he crept
up through the canvass, where it
was gathered at the pole, and disap-
peared; then the quick dapresslons
in the cloth showed that the man
was creeping on all tours toward the
bursting flame, and then his two
hands came through the hole in the
cloth, and were gripping the flaming
edges all around, and in an instant
the fire was all out" Then the au-
dience broke into loud cheer. Fl
nally he came down through the
hole and began to descend the rope
There were more cheers, and when
the hero reached the ground the
cheers were SO loud and So enthu.
siastic that he had to bow and scrape
before the multitude. And he did
it as if he were afraid--as he UNI
doubtedly was. He had done an
heroic and brilliant act, and--so
queer thing is a brave man
acted as if he were Us med Of II.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

The great meteorologist whose
weather forecasts, published in the
Ladies' Birthday Almanac, have at
tracted so much attention, was born
in Ridgefeld, N. j., May 26, ls45. At
very early age he commenced to fore
tell storms simply by intuition. Since
then. by deep study, Prot. De Voc has
probably acquired as much informa-
ton of storms as any man in the
world. For years his forecasts pre-
pared year in advance, have appeared
regularly in the Ladies' Birthday
Almanac, published by the Chatta-
nooga Medicine Co. of Chatta-
nooga. Tenn. II is said that no great
storm has recently appeared without
being very accurately predicted by De
Voc, and his name has become q
household word in thousands of homes
whence this almanac circulates. The
heavy snow of February of this year
and the severe freezing weather in
March, that killed thousands of dol
lars worth of fruit and vegeta bles,
especially in the south, were foretold
BY Prof DeVoe and are mentioned as
examples of the accuracy of his work.
It is announced that the Chattanooga
Medicine Co. have just closed a con-
tract with Prof. Deyoe for the exclu-
sive control of his predictions for the
next ten years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

The parliament of Finland has
passed law prohibiting all railroad
traffic and mail delivery on Sunday.
Henry Spitz of Altoona, Pa, was
fatally injured while saving his
little daughter from death under
an electric car.
The average watch is composed Of
ninety eight pieces and it's manu-
facture embraces more than 1000 dis
tinct and separate operations.
A sturgeon weighing 300 pounds
and having leather belt attached to
its tail was caught off Wexford in
Narragansett bay one day lately.
81 told my friend Emma, under
promise of the strictest secrecy, that
] am engaged to the lieutenant, and
the spiteful thing actually kept the
secret"
I saw several cyclone cellars while
l was out West, remarked the visitor.
Dear me, . exclaimed Mrs. TockSn1
who on earth would want to buy
cyclone?"
Mrs. Banls-Is there any one
you would like to have me-
when you die? Mr.. Banks
ling; hold no bitter grua/
any man living.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

The Prickly Ash Bitters Company, OF st.
Louis, Mo. have just published thirty
two page book entitled ssUsEFUL INFoRMA-
TIoNn Every one should have it. 1t is
written in plain language, omltting med-
ical terms as much as possible. You will
find therein a great many useful things
yot should know. Send your address to
the company and receive a copy of USE
Full INFORMATION
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

The new passenger station of the
Chicago Great Western railway at
Kansas City, which the above cut rep.
resents, is not only the most complete
station ia Kansas City, but the most
centrally located, being at Second and
Wyandotte streets, but few blocks
from the business center and adjacent
to cable and electric lines.
Passengers trayeli 6oGK ansaa, CT
and to the southwea Stirred
Of splendid depot accommoda tions ~
the Maple Leaf. r. q. LORD,
General Pass< Tiger and Ticket Agent
Chicago, Ill
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
A woman OF perIence.

Young Author. engaging apart
ments-You have several literary
men boarding here, / believe.
Mrs. Slimdiet-Yes, quite num-
Der. like literary men.
II am delighted to hear it.
EYES, you see, literary men never
kick when demand cash in advance.
They are used to it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
Highest Of all in Leayening VI s. Govt Report
R1>!A!! f Rsslaes
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Couldn't Guess.

COuI0nt GueSS.
College Chum Who is that pretty girl
over therel
Junior--The one in the blue dress2
Goodness, no! She has nose like
parrot.''
'.The one in black?"
'That peaked thing. OF course not y
ooh you mean the one with red flowers
in her hat
mo, don't. Imean the one talking to
her.
"Eh' You don't call her pretty, do youl
She's my sister,
Prediction On a Sure Thing.
'What will the outcome Of the strike
be?n asked reporter.
~ don't know yet, replied the ex-enl-
ploye. But whatever it is 1t Will amount
to heap more than the income"
Why She Wanted Husband. e
Little Dot-Oh, I'd give anything If !
was old enough to have husband.
Mamma Mercy, child Why2
Little Dot--l'm SO tired of being petted
There are some very good. people who
love to tell bad news.
As soon as people begin to think they be-
gin to disagree.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
In the language of the ELUSIVE young
woman, this summer is just horrid

Three Home seekers Excursions
To all parts of the West and Northwest via
the Chicago, Milwaukee, q st. Paul Rail-
way at practically half rates. Round trip
tickets, good for return passage within
twenty DAYS from date of SALE will be sold
on September Il aud - and October 9, loa<
For further information apply to
nearest coupon ticket agent or address
H. Heafford, General Passenger and
Agent, Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

Charles Menges of stevensville,
Montana. whose wife died recently,
was married almost Immediately after
to his deceased wife S granddaughter.
Fans are smaller this year than here
tofore, in graceful acknowledgements
of the fact. doubtless. that it is harder
to raise the wind than it used to be.
After surviving thirty weight days
without a particle of nourishment,
Miss Mary Dissler. of Reading, died
recently She was conscious to the
last.
Miss Gushey Mr.. Dewdrop, when
you We're introduced last night you
certainly looked familiar. Mr.. Dew
drop Don't be alarmed; | am very re-
served as matter of fact.
'.Mr. Dawson is a lovely man" said
IL x~-1l l.s. 4 81 .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
no Our Reaiers.

What delightful place this world would
be if it were full of people who would agree
with us ..sL...--
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
CALLED DOWN.
The Woman Tried to Have Her Daurh.
ter's Enga cement Rinr Annrnl.ad.

Tho Woman Tried to Havo Her Daurh.
ter's Engagement Ring Appraised
A salesman In Philadelphia jew.
elry store was approached by
woman Of tho fashionable wcrld and
her daughter, q few days ago, The
latter looked somewhat embarrassed.
- desire to get ring for my daugh-
ter" said the woman. The salesm an
looked at the young lady. .Not
This one-another daughter. 1t Is
to be q surprise. She was shown
case after case OF diamond rings,
but mono seemed to suit her. Finally
she said to her daughter: p"Show
him yours, dear" Blushingly the
girl took off her glove and
slipped sparkling ring from her
engagement finger. II want to get
one exactly like that. How much
will it costp" The salesman looked
at the ring, and the girl watched
him as bravely as she could. He
recognized it as one he had sold to
Mr. Blank a few days before. So he
handed the ring back to the daugh-
ter and said: 1.-The cost of this ring,
madam. was a confidential matter
between Mr. Blank and myself. We
haven't another like 1t in the house.
/ understood from his remarks that
he thought the ring would not be
valued at its Intrinsic worth. How
ever, If you wish to know it's value,
take it to some pawn shop. and
multiply what they will offer you by
three and you will get pretty nearly
the correct price" The mother
founced out OF the store in great
wrath. Her daughter followed, al
most in tears.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

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