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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

SAN FRANCISCO, Call, Sept 1.-The
great wine deal which was to have revo-
lutionized the wine business of Cali
fornia and enable everybody to operate
at profit has been declared off. The
grape growers refused to accept the
terms offered by the wine dealers syn
dictate. The grape growers charge the
wine dealers with attempting to crush
out the private wineries BY refusing TO
make agreements with them, as the con-
tracts were fixed for five years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

During the week ended at noon Satur.
day q deaths were reported to Registrar
Colquhoun, as compared with go for the
corresponding period last year, classified
as follows: Males, IA females, ID;
white, 90; colored, 8; adults, IL; minors,
10; native born, 10; foreign born, I.
Death resulted from the following
causes: Accident scalding, accident
drowning, accident railroad, bronchitis,
catarrhal pneumonia, cirrhoris of liver,
cholera infantum, degeneration Of
bowels, entero colitis heart disease,
hemorrhage, Inflammation of bowels,
NAL nutrition, meningitis cerebral,
marasmus, obstruction of bowels, per-
tussis, typhoid fever, / each; Bright's
disease, 2; cancer, 2; consumption, 3;
inanition, 2. There were births, 2
white males and female. Three mar
riages are reported, 2 white and l
colored.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06
GRAHAM's BODY REC0rERED.
Found Floating ia Salem Creek by Man
Hauling Salt Hay From the Meadows.

Hauling Salt Hay From the Meadows.
News Of the finding of tho. body of
Hiett Graham, who was drowned off
Stony Point August goth by being
knocked overheard by the jib-boom Of
vessel, was received in this city Satur-
day when a telegram came from the
mayor of Salem telling of the finding
OF the body by man who was hauling
salt hay from from the meadows along
Salem creek. He notified the corner,
who held an inquest and verdict of
accidental death was rendered.
Friends of the drowned man went to
Salem and identified the body by seal
ring on one OF the fingers of the de-
ceased amt a bunch of keys found in
his pocket They brought the remains
to this city. The funeral took place on
Tuesday and interment will be made
at Riveryiew. Delegations from the
various lodges were present. A reward
of $500 was offered for the body. 1t is
said that the deceased carried life IN
surancc to the Value Of $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

Building Lines Marked, Fire Alarms and
Arrests by the Police During August.

Arrests by the Police During August.
During August building lines were
marked by the city surveying depart
mcnt, as follows:
John Aspin, Fifth street, between
Monroe and Adams streets.
David johnson and Kent & Weeks
Lumber Co., seven dwellings on Frank
lin street, between Sycamore and Maple
streets.
Thomas Samworth, six houses on
Porter street, between Maple and Linden
streets.
w. d. Mullen, Jr,, one dwelling on
Harrison street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets.
J. r. d. and II. b. Seeds, two dwell
ings on Franklin street between Eighth
and Ninth
Peninsular Land and Loan Co., two
dwellings on Twelfth street between
King and Market.
Annetta Moagar, one dwelling on
Twenty-ninth street between jefferson
and Washington.
John May, one dwelling on Lobdell
street near Claymont.
Presbyterian Alliance of Wilmington,
church ON Twenty.seventh street be-
tween lAtaall and Market.
Newton ii. Cloud, three houses on
Franklin street between Oak and Beech,
and six on Warner between Oak and
Beech.
John Hirzel, one dwelling on Ninth
street between Walnut and Poplar.
George II. Brown, dwelling on Tat
nall street between Twelfth and Thir-
tenth.
Alfred Gawthrop, two dwellings on
West street between Eleventh and
Twelfth.
Edgar Finley, two dwellings on WASH
ington street between Eighteenth and
| Nineteenth,
Newton IL. Cloud, 10 dwellings on
Stroud street between Brown and
Wright; one on Wright street between
Oak and Stroud, and one ON Brown
street between Stroud and Oak.
Total, Al; total for month Of August
last year, II; increase, 80.
FIRE ALARMS.
Fires occurred during the month as
follows August Sth, box 2l3, $50
p. M, foundry at Church and Robinson
streets, loss slight. August 18th, box
IL, 2.45 q. NJ, house No. 3O4 East Fifth
street, loss light August 18th, box "a,
1875 a. M, No. 200 Washington street,
slight damage. August 10Th, box 12,
3.5l a. M, No. sos King street. August
18th, box 90, s.l5 p. M, No. 2OG Market
street, loss $500.
WORK OF THE POLICE.
Chief Dolan reports 30i arrests by the
| police during the month as follows :
Assault and battery, 10; assault with at
tempt to commit murder, 2; assault, 3;
burglary, 2; begging, 2; backing and
aiding lottery policy, l; carrying con
cealed deadly weapons, 8; corner loung-
ing, q contempt, /; drunk, n; drunk
and disorderly, 22; disorderly, AZ; drunk
and trespass, /; drunk and begging, A
exposing person, 3; HOUSEKEEPING, 2
insane, 8; keeping vicious dog, /; keep.
ing unregistered dog, 2; larceny, 90
murder, 3; mayhem, 2; neglect Of
children, /; non-support, /; obtaining
goods under false pretense, /; patients
10; obtaining watch under false pre-.
tense, /; runaway boys, 5; reckless driv.
ing, 2; selling goods without a license, 3
selling on Sunday, /; trespass, "a vio'
lation of ordinance, .; vagrancy, 1; wit.
nesses, 4; writing policy, 3; shooting toy
gun in city, /.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06
KILLED ON THE RAIL.
Wtadystau TukeclSi, IA Polish BOy, Meets
Death mt the West Yard,

Wtadystau Tukecki, a young Polish
boy, was almost instantly killed at the
west yard by the north-bound Newark
Centre accommodation on the Philadel.
phIa, Wilmington IL Baltimore railroad,
shortly after u. III. last Thursday.
The boy was evidently picking up loose
pieces of coal which were lying upon
the track and did not see the approach
ing engine which hurled him to his
death. He was struck fairly in the
face, crushing in his forehead end
mangling the body almost beyond rec
ognition.
An inquest was held Friday evening
and verdict of death from acct.
dent was rendered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

My dear Rose" said Miss Maciver.
"whvre did you acquire that brilliant COM
plcXion? 1t seems 10 me that you are still
the beautiful girl of Is, whom knew ~
years ago" My friend, p" replied the lady
addressed, lit is not me You are cOmpli-
mcntiug, but 'Glenn's wonderful sulphur
SOAP Have you never before witnessed
its effect? There is nothing impossible to
eounterfeits. Sold by druggists. The fair
Rose was right, and She might also have
mentioned the fact that Hills lnstan.
taneuus Hair Dye" gives as much satistuc-
tion when applied 10 the gray head as the
sulphur Soap does to the pale, discOlored
features. 1t IS cheap, safe and sure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

The Rev. John Coleman, brother of
Bishop Coleman, conducted thanks
giving service and harvest home festival
ut Delaware State Hospital for the In
sane, at Farnhurst, Sunday afternoon.
The exercises were interesting and in.
cudci n sermon. Mrs. lIancker, wife
Of DR.. Hancker, the superintendent of
the Institution, had charge of the music.
The room in which tho service was hell
was handsomely decorated with pro-
ducts of the hospital garden. At the
conclusion OF the service the fruit was
distributed among the inmates of the
institution.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06
ROTTEN GIRDER FINS TO PIECES.

The Old school building at Eighth and
woilaSton Streets Was in Dangerous
Condition.
Workmen engaged in the demolition
Of the old school building Mt Eighth and
Wollaston streets had a revelation
Friday of the rotten condition of the
building, when one Of the third floor
girders fell to pieces of its own weight.
The girder extended across the centre
of the main building and rested on the
side walls 1t was this girdcr that sup
ported the third floor joists. The build
ing is very old one, as already stated
it was the old Clarkson Taylor school.
Members of the Board of Education
are now congratulating themselves that
they ordered the change of No. school
and the demolition of the building even
at the late date decided on.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

Tho Catholic clergy who have been
attending the retreat in Baltimore re-
turned home on Saturday. just before
the retreat concluded the following
transfers in this diocese were an
uounced: The Rev. Dennis j. Flynn,
pastor Of st. Patrick's Church; the Rev.
George Bradford, pastor at Elkton; the
Rev. William j. Birmingham, assistant
pastor of St. Mary's Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Sept. Mrs.
II. ). Borley, wife of an employe OF the
telephone company, has been arrested,
charged with the theft OF u diamond
ring valurd at $50 from Isaac Bennett,
an cx.mail carrier. Mrs. Burley had
pawncd the setting to u monument
dealer for a tombstone for her brothers
grave. She was admitted to bail for
the sum Of S40Q.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06
OHER S1Oo oOALE crEn


For the Garfield Monument PedestaI--
Work to he Commenced in a Few Days.
The committee in charge Of the col.
lection of funds for the cost of the ped
estal for the Garfield monument report
the receipt TO date of $70S.33. This
sum, they state, is sufficient to go on
with tue work. At the outside, the ad-
ditional cost on account OF incidental
expenses will not be more than $f5.
The proposition is to enroll the names
of the subscribers upon piece of parch-
mcnt which will he placed in the corner
stone Of the base of the monument.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

Colonel Robert Mitchell Floyd has
to Calvary Church hand
some credence in memory of his parents,
Edwin and Anna Floyd. 1t is Of Gothic
design, made of black walnut, is beautt-
fully carved and is marked by brass
tablet Inscribed with the names Of the
decedents and an aifectionatc dedica-
tory inscription to their memory. Yes
terday's services concluded with prayers
in recognition of the gift.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

The members of the Wilmington
Wheel Club have decided to sell their
quarters at No. 007 Shipley street and
have determined to secure new building
on a thoroughfarc more frequentcd by
wheelmen. They have been viewing II
site on Washington street which fur
nishes an open avenue to the boulevard,
but SO far no definite steps have been
taken by the club.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

Marshallton public school was dcdi.
Gated saturday afternoon. The adj
dresses were delivered by the Rev. j. S.
Willis and ex-NIayor Wiley. The new
building, which is one OF the finest
schoolhouses in New Castle county,
was built from designs prepared by
Architect Carswell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

Thomas Carroll, while driving horse
belonging to Charles b. Dougherty, was
thrown from tue wagon ~ West
Fourth street Fridry night ans severely
cut about the head. DR.. Faheg dressed
his injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06
Ci,rist,ana Kindred.

In the withdrawal of Robert McCul-
Tough as a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Representative in Chris
tiana hundred, George W. Spicer, Jr.,
is left the only Democratic candidate
for representative from that hundred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

When Baby was sick, wo gave her castoria
When she was Child, she cried for casto7'a.
When she became Miss, she chung TO Castoris.
When she had Children, she gave them Csstoria
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06

The most violent explosions of coughing
are stopped by Hale's Honey OF Horehound
and Tar.
Pixies Toothaches Drops cure in one
minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

A new shifting engine has been broue"
here from Portland, to be used ID Wv
freight yards. 1t is No. "a and ns' ~
tender and only four wheels, two i''s'
ones on each side. There is no cowcs'cn''
and, to sum it up quickly, itappears IKE "
engine of regular dimensions halved' o'
cry funny thing about it is, the souna :"
the whistle, which seems partially cnoA'"
However, it serves to draw the ioade' ''
and serves the purpore of larger one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

did You Ever Meet Truly Good Man!
No doubt you think you have, but we'll wager a
dime or so he did not have the rheumatism. If he
did, he sworc occasionally, and no man can be
1eNly mod Who awears occasionally. Health, nerve
1sanqlIlity and morality are Apfto 70 hand in
hand. Painful spashiodic diseases IKE fheumaffsm
and neuralgia ruin the temper, make one morose,
peevish and rebelous. This 10 q sad fact. but
II Is none the less true. Drive away the pa n,
mo.lfy the temper, restole tranquility OF mind in
case of rheumatism a.d neur, sta with Hostel
ter's stomach Bitters. an anndyne and tonic of
stimulates the kidneys, bladder, stom CHI. liver
snd bowels when ina tive. ard induces site p an |
ppettte, very quieting effect. not an unnatural.
s.upeiy.ng gu, Ike t.at of an opsate is ~ odnced
10y wine giassfui before retiring. 1t is iIcom-
parable In malarial dlsea.e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09
Daily Sennebee sauraal,

CARDS OF THANKS. oBrruApy xo
uIIoNs OF RESPECT, ETC, will he -, Grs
~, =. .ne rate OF ten cents per lire. ensrsei
less than seventy-five cents. NO eharg,
rr al. , ApvLRrisING ANNOUNCEMENTS m
IEhrAINMENrs, whose object is the ra,s ~ IN.
money Will be charged at the rate Using q
cents line. i"'e OF fifteen
ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form m
excluded from our local columns an, VIII Ne
as refer to advertisers occupying spscs
der separate head on the loca, ro " run IN
Subscribers who fail TO receive tSa
ing the Office Immediately w notify
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

The Journal has been informed th't Inc
advertising sheets for the Maine State FAN
will have fac-simile Autograph Of the i"
in all its splendor and will be more s'''ac
tive than any vet produced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

The papers for the meeting of the Cur
rent Events Club, at Mrs. Il. G. Dudley"
Winthrop street, this afternoon, AZ
o'clock, will be contributed by Miss oh'e
T.. Dana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

Caleb Trssk of o ,kland sppesred bei0r
United States Commissioner Choate, ]ne'
day, on a complaint that he had been ''~
ing liquor. There not being sufficient e''
dence to convict him, he was discharged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

A. M. Soule, who has been LIVING !"
Presque Isle several years, and has c0"'
here to engage in business with his faIne''
r. w. Soule, moved into the Doe houe'
on Sewall street, Tuesday, with bis fanny
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

DR.. M. X. Dwinell of Waterville, sD'
John Mullen of North Vassalboro, wer
two of the visitors to the city, Tuesd'y'
They visited the Jail, Court house and sew
eral other places of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

Architect Coombs Of Lewiston, who b"
passed few days here, on business, re-
turned home, Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

Tom Dacy of Randolph, who has served
out a 30 days sentence for drunkenne"
was let out of jail, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

Mrs. Goddard arrived from Boston, Tues
day evening, to visit her son, Attorney
Goddard of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09
Local Notices.

Go TO D. P. knowlton for uphoi"e .nd
and furniture repairing. Also lounge eos
easy chairs for sale cheap. msyou1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

G.. W. Jones was at Camden, Tuesday
in the interests of the new Masonic temple
to be built here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09
The Ksnnebsc Steam Carpet Cleaner t'a 4

The kennebec Steam CaFpe' 1'ss he
all of the dust out of your carpe's - ..ots
fvIlowIng prices, Ingram or wooi, vi.
per yard Brussels, 4 cents per ysIu ~
vets, s cents yer yard. Drops posi-
csll az the vffice in Hill & Locke '''
w ater street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

Garden and field seeds, at +. l.. WEI. ,cSn
227 Water ST., Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

President Drake of the Kennebec & Ba
ton Steamboat Co, was in the city on bur
mess, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09
FANCY SILKS

for Trimmings and Shirt Waists. all new
designs, and at remarkably low prices. See
our lace Pillow Shams at IL 1-2cts. each,
25cts. a pair, also Fine Lace Commode
Sets and Lace Bed Sets to match.
l lot Princess Dress Ducks new styles
for hot weather suits, sale price Gets. per
yard, worth 12cts.
] lot Striped White Seersnckers, choice
styles, sale price, 10cts. made to sell at ~
l-2cts.
JUST RECEIVED new line of White jap
anese
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

The fist load of cotton fer the Elwml,
Company, by boat, was rec, lived ysstsr.
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09
Mrs. Ellyn J. Blake,

Electric Needle Specialist, 382 Mas sachu :
sets Aver ne. Boston, guarantees in every
case sit We cur, for SuperhuOuS ii air.
Consultation free, and sealed circulars self.
Mrs. Blake will be at Hotel North. Augusta,
Wednesday and Thursday, May l6 and IL, and
each month following to meet ladies who need
professional attention. may7d7ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

Alexander Boyd, a native of Boothbay
died at his home on Sunday, April 20, aged
50 years. Funeral services were held from
his home on Wedne sday conducted by Rev
c. A. Buker. A wife and four sons survive
him.-The apron sale which was held a,
town hall Thursday evening was quite large
ly attended. - Capt Gregory Campbell ar.
rived home from New York SATURDAY. -
Mrs. Durant and son. Leon of South Gar
diner, formerly of this place, who have
been stopping IN town for few days, re-
turned home Thursday. Miss Carrie ac-
companied them.-Mr. Will Trevett leaves
for Massachusetts, where be has a fine
situation.-John Kelley and Percy Gle s
arrived home from New Castle, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

Frank A. Dow and b. W. Herman Of
K"nt's Hill, were guests at the Cony, TW
dsy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

Burgess, the photographer, adverties 4
II big cut in prices in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

money Wli hs whose object is the RAISING
cents line. ECU at 'ne rate Of fifteen
as refer to advertisers o ooSmns excep, sub
our advertising columns, and will he sp r,,s 10
NAL promptly Will confer 20 ae ssln the Jors
ing the ONCE Immediately y A0'HF
Npw .nvyuu,r,,
i A' ""NiS TO-DAY.
TTm aps cure p.,
Wsn,ed-BOardNr..
| Wanted"Dres smsSsrs
smith rrenier typewriter.
Grand Sia1 gh,,r i i. prices s i ems; snn,r s
|
| Local Matters.
II. p. Garland was in the CITY from G..
Tuesday.
| Charles A. Wordsworth has returned s,o,.
New York.
A dance was gwen Moud.v .v,n
the arsenal.
Hon. L. X. Gilbert If Green w., ;,
city Tuesday.
Judge Larrabee of Gardiner wo, :,
city, Tuesday.
Josspb C,,,burn Of WinJ.o-
city T,esd.v "e
E1.covorror poh;. .,-I -,
Tuesday evening WIG wy
Hon. Fl. G.. Rnrleiob wo. il -, L.,
busin, So Tuesday W
Judge T. A Emery of EI,.u,-,,
the city, Tuesday.
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Portland, Tuesday.
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Oscar Holway was in Lewiston and An.
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Drapery Department

and have large assortment to select from,
and offer the same at very low prices in
order to init oduce the goods.
LOT Ladies' fine all linen, hemstitched
initial hal dker, hicf, At II cts. each, slightly
soiled and worth 10 c.s.
lot fine large size, all linen, Glass towels,
sale price, 9 cts, worth II cts.
l lot Rleached Damask Towels size 1Sx
40 with knotted fringe, sale price 11cts..
worth more money.
We are now showing large line of
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Silks

and Silk Crepe in new st. les, also fancy
white all wool gooos. ~hie Gloria and Hen
rlettas for GraGuauo dresses. See our
elegant line OF Whit Fans
We have just opened ou new line of
Paraso|s, all grades from Scots. to o fine
Black MORE st 50 90. Chi dren's, shades,
15cts. worth 25cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS 1on,v

Pimples curel
rgmaid-Bsker.
Wanied-Boarders.
To Let-Tenement.
Employment Ageucy.
Wanted-Dressmak. RS.
Smith Premier typewriter.
Mems Clothsng-C II Mason,
Big cut in pri,es-t. Il. Bur.ess
Grand Slaughter i i prices lehman sn,.,,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-09

f. E. SMITH, Treas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-21

THE EsTERMRD Providence Register
declares that this talk about JoIn r..
Farr not receiving the Republican vote
of the North End 'is nonsense. True.
he will not receive the full vote. on nc
count OF some little feeling among a
few people, but when it comes to say
Ing the whole North End is going to 80
back on him it 10 foolish talk, He may
lose one hundred votes out OF the thous.
and we have In this section, but 1t
should also be remembered that he will
receive some Democratic votes. Long
before election day the present senss Of
disappointment in certain places will
have vanished. Harmony this year is
no idle watchword.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-21
The Jennie Ross Case.

To the majority OF Scrantonians
familiar with the progress Of the pros
scution Of the cdso against Jennie
Ross, recently acquitted before the
United States circuit court In session
at Pittsburg, upon the charge Of abus-
ing tho privileges Of the government
mails by sending improper and threat
enlng letters, certain things seem Pc
culiar. This adjective Ia at least a mild
word to apply to the annoy ances under.
gone by several witnesses who, sum-.
monsd away from their regular voca-
tions, under severe penalties, took the
time and trouble to go to q remote part
OF tho state and remain there at unre-
Quilted expense for several days only to
find, whom finally tho case was call cd,
that according to District Attorney
Harry Alvan Hall 1t was all mistake,
and that there was no case.
IL this was true, why has the govern.
ment been but to 80 much trouble in
the matter, and why have individual
citizens been subjected to procedure
which from this retrospect seems little
lees than outrageous2 II there was ab-
Solutely no evidence 10 warrant the
conviction OF Jennie Ross II. indeed,
rs soon as he could get to it. the United
StateS district attorney was forced tc
ask the circuit judge TO instruct the
jury to acquit without tho formality OF
n ballot, what stands between any citi-
zen, however innocent, and similar
annoyance, costly. wrongful and exces.
@vs In ita exactions2 We must confess
dur inability to see the Operasiofi OF
common sense In this case Surely the
evidence has not changed since in O
preliminary hearing before the COM
missioner In this city 1t was deemed
sufficient to warrant presentation Of
the case before the higher tribunal
Either an error Of Judgment was com
united on that occasion or one has