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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-06-07
TOWNSHIP CLERKS.
Excursion Fares for the Conference Of the
German Baptist Brethren at Meyers
dale, Pa, via the B. E. O. r. r.

On May 71st 70 26th the Baltimore b Ohio Rail-
road will sell excursion tickets 10 Meyersdale, Pa
atrate Of one fare for the round trip account Of
Sthe Conference Of the German Baptiet Brethren.
Tickets win be good for return passage 80 days
yfrom date Of sal For further Information call
,on or address any B. & o. ticket agent or L. 8.
Allen, Asst u. P. A., Chicago, Ill,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-06-07
CRIME IN PRISON.


One Convict Murders Another In the Ohio
Penitentiary.
COLUMBUS, o., May 30. = Edward
Massey yesterday, in the Ohio peniten-
tiary, knocked down Elijah Lynch, an
other prisoner, and cnt his throat.
Death is extremely probable.
Massey is believed to be insane. He
was sent up from Highland county to
serve two-year sentence for arson. He
is a second termer, having been sent
from Pickaway county for horse steal
ing,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-06-07

MIDDLETowN, O., May 26.-Ted Cum
minis, who brutally assaulted Herman
Kreitzeger last Friday night in saloon,
has been held to answer in bond of
81 900. Kreitzeger, who is an old man,
was badly beaten,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-06-07

TT. Anthony, Er-Postmaster of Promise
City, Iowa, says; Il bought one bot
tie Of Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
two doses of il did me more good than all
the medicine I ever took." Sold by d. J.
Humphrey, Druggist, Napoleon.
nov I6 93 8m
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-06-07
Praised Whenever Used,

G. L. Seaver, of Birmingham, Conn, says;
"For building up a weak or debilitated con.
stitution, 1 know of nothing so sure and good
as DR.. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. 1t makes
flesh and strengthens the body" For tal
by D. j. Humphrey, Napoleon Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-06-07
A NARROW ESCAPE!
How it Happened.


The following remarkable event in lady's
life will interest the reader: For long time
had terrible pain at my heart, which fiut-
tered almost incessantly. had no appetite
and could not sleep. / would be compelled
TO sit up in bed and belch gas from my stom-
ach until thought every minute would be
my last. There was feeling OF oppression
about my heart, and was afraid TO draw q
full breath. ! couldn't sweep a room with
out sitting down and resting; but, thank
God, by the help Of New Heart Cure all that
is past and feel like another woman Be-
fore using the New Heart Cure l had taken
different so-called remedies and been treated
by doctors without any benefit until L was
both discouraged and disgusted. My husband
bought me bottle Of DR.. Miles New Heart
Cure, and am happy to say never regretted
It, as l now have a. splendid appetite and
sleep well. I weighed lbs pounds when l be-
gan taking the remedy, and now weigh 1904,
Its effect in my case has been truly marvel
Gus. 1t far surpasses any other medicine L
have ever taken or any benefit l ever re-
-ceived from physicians. Mrs. Harry Starr,
Pottsville, Pa, October IL, 1892.
DIR. Miles New Heart Cure Is sold on POSI-
tive guarantee by all druggists, or by the DR.:
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind, on receipt Of
price, 81 per bottle, six bottles s5, express pre-
paid. This great discovery by an eminent
specialist In heart disease, contains neither
epiates nor dangerous drugs.
Sod by all druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
TcIeprnpiic Isriefs,

4 terrific storm ragged on Lake Erie yes
terday, the wind reaching a maximum
velocity OF sixty miles an hour.
The Nachitoches and Red River Valley
railroad was sold yesterday under fore
closure proceedings. and was purchased
by General J. W. Behan and Mr.. Bertram
Beer. OF New Orleans.
The close OF the Republican campaign
I'm the Buckeye STATE was signaliZed last
night by "A great demonstration at Cicve-
land in honor OF Governor Mckinley who
was the speaker OF the occasion.
The recepson OF ex-President Harrison
by the people OF Newcastle. Ind, ycster-
day was marked by q great show or en-
thuslasm, fully 5000 yelling threats giving
evidence OF the interest his presence
aroused.
a man named Solomon Sparks ATTENDED
the Wilson meeting al fairmOnt, W. Va,
yesterday became drunk, and was cut III
two az the baltimore and OHIO depot by
an engine. He was C5 years OF aGe, un-
married. and resided In the county:
The most disastrous accident In the his
tory OF Terrell. Tex, occurred here yes
terday as the result OF the collapse OF a
balcony crowded with people 10 witness
a circus-parade, four persons being fatally
crushed aud one hundred others more or
less seriously injured.
Mrs. Hermann continued her testimony
before the l.aXOw Committee. New York,
yesterday, and n Dr. Whitehead testified
10 n criminal practice Of physicians and
surgeons among women that was pro-
nouncod By MIR Con the most terrible
disclosure yet made The committee then
adjourned IN the 18th instant.
Vice President Stevenson and Colonel
william II. Morrison addressed 1850 peo-
pie at the State-house. Springfield. Ill,
yesterday. and the Nicepresident then
left for Decatur TO make his last speech
Of the campaign. In the evening. at the
courthouse. United States Senator Palmer
and First-AssistantPos
Johns spoke 10 loo people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
FUNERALOF DIR. THOM
ATTENDED BY THE MEDICAL SoclE-
TY, MASONs, AND MILITARY.
Portsmouth TO Have $4,000 Hospital--
Coal Shipments Incsessiug-Ths
Governor Entertained.

NORFOLK, November 3.-(Special.)-
place ut noon to-day from st. Luke's
Protestant Episcopal church. and was
attended by large throng. including the
Medical Society. Owens Lodge, Ancient.
Free and Accepted Masons. and Jackson
Light Infantry. The rites were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. s. Lloyd, rector OF
ST. Luke's, assisted by other Episcopal
ministers. 4 number OF relatives were
over from the Eastern Shore.
The Medical Society OF Portsmouth Is
moving to build $1,000 hospital. pro-
vided the city donates site valued at
$500 on which the old city and county
Jail stands.
NO OLD CLOTHES.
The health authorities Of this city have
notified all secondhand clothing dealers
that they shall not bring cast-off clothing
here, under penalty OF $50 IN each case.
The United States steamer Montgomery
will leave the navy-yard early tomorrow
morning and sail for Newport.
During the month OF october 1322 car
loads Of coal were received from the
mines and shipped from Lambert Point.
High or low tariff. the coal-shipping busi-
ness seems to be steadily Increasing.
STILL AT LARGE.
Blanchard. the man who killed young
Shelton ut Port Norfolk. is still at large.
The authorities are confident he IL at his
homo In North Carolina.
Governor OFerTali was entertained at
Jimmie Joness last night by n party OF
Democrats after the speaking at the
Academy.
Charles II. Battley. q well-known young
man. died at his residence on Chapel
street last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
THE ORIENTAL WAR.
Japanese Approaching the Manchurian
Cai,ital-Cbinese still Running.

0hBuutsc HPP'o"s"s"S WV
Capitai-Chinese still Running.
WASHINGTON. November s.-The Japa-
nese legation has received the following
cable from the japanese Government:
THE first army. under Marshal Yama-
gaia. has taken possession Of Fong-Hang-
Cheng. The Chinese fed toward Matte
Nung. The second army. uSder Marshal
Oyama Is now attacking Kinchow, and
both Ta-Len-Wau and Port Arthur viii
soon be taken"
This information coming on the ami
versary OF the Emperor's birthday. Is
giving much satisfaction at the legation.
The last sentence. to the effect that Port
Arthur will soon be taken, seems TO In
dictate that the dispatches OF last night
that Port Arthur had been captured were
premature As press dispatches fire.
quently proceed the official advices, how
ever IL Is regarded a. possible that Port
Arthur has IN reality fallen, and that the
above dispatch was written before the
event occurred.
Kinchow and Ta-Len-Wan are outworks
OF Port Arthur. and their investment Is
a prerequisite 10 taking the main works.
FOng- Hang-Chang, stated in the DIS
patch 10 have been taken by the Japa-
nese. IL said at the legation to be
stronghold on the line of march to Monk
den. Its occupation shows how close the
japanese are drawing to the Manchurian
capital.
ON TO PEKIN!
LONDON, November ga dispatch to
the Central News from Shanghai says
the report that the Japanese second army
IS on the eve of taking Port Arthur IL
regarded as a ruse on the part OF the
japanese It Is thought probable that
the japanese second army intended form
ing junction with the main army and
capturing the Chinese. who are retreat
ing from Chin-Lien Cheng. after which
the combined forces will proceed to Pc
king
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
IRWIN Z COMPANY FAIL.
Csnstsrnstioa Among Dspssitoss- Oshss
vpss~~A nj 49, - s1a>-~~

0oneeoraotiOa Among Deposit0se-Vsnes
Pittsburg Peel. Mon In Dismsy.
PITTSBUR0. PA, Novembsr a.-|rhs
iamentable failure Of George n. Irwin =
Co., the big discrstionary-pooi operators.
has spread CONSERVATION among the de-
positors Of the firm. and filed the hearts
Of other pooi-men with dismay. the
failure q the most disastrous OF any
that has occurred. inacmuch a. the num-
Der Of persons concerned Is Infinitely
larger than the investors with all the
other pools put together.
An anxious crowd surged around Ir-
wins offices this morning, but they were
met ard turned away by TWO very young
ladies. who were not the regular clerks.
About 10 O'Clock ore Of the young ladies'
received Q telegram, and Immediately
afterward both left. locking one door.
hut the inquisitive depositors found the
private door open and nocked in. They
fcund the place deserted. and the desks
locked tight, with every evidence OF
hssty departure.
Most OF Twins deposItors had implicit
faith In him, and in the race or tne
firms plain statement that not a collar
has been saved from the wreck, there are
those who sim maintain that Mr.. Irwin
Will return anu Hidhe eVoH $50
lions.
A careful estimate Of the losses through
Irwin & Co.'S agency since October 1tth
are: Lost in Chicago exchanges. sioi''w;
lest in bucket-shop deals, $1,000; casa
paid out during the run, $1,000. Iotai'
ss76.5O.
II Is not known how many depositors
the firm had, but 1t Is believed mat AZ
least 500 have been swallowed up In the
rool.
Blanched faces were conspicuous about
the offices of the other dis ,retionary
FOOLS to-day. and the managers were less
suave and confident. The failure or IT
win & Co. and the action OF the FINANCE
Committee Of the Chamber OF Commerce
IN calling a special meeting OF the cnah-
Der for the purpose OF taking dennitc
action regarding Amy Goehrings recon-
r.endation to prosecute the operators OF
the pools and bucket-shops. was the cause
OF their reticence.
There were number Of appropriations
for withdrawal filed at the pools tc-cay'
and at the Traders one man made per-
slstent. but unsuccessful. effort 10 ger
his money back. on this account other
arrests may be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
REPUBLICANS TURN POP.
But Whether the RAIDS VIII Welcome
Them Remains TO lie seen.

NEW ORLEANS. November "A spe-
cial to the TimeS-DemOcrat from jackson,
Iiss., says: 1t has just developed that
during the week several very prominent
Republicans met behind closed doors in
this city and decided TO go over. bag and
baggage. 10 tho populist party. 1t is
said that representative of the Populist
party was present. but whether he had
committee 10 act for his party Is not
known. Neither is it known whether the
pOpulsts would consent to form that
sort Of alliance That these Republicans
were eager for the alliance Is believed.
Part Of the scheme. as developed is 10
start Il Populst paper in this city. to
advocate the principles Of that party.
which is to receive the support of the
Republicans. The Republicans. in case
the scheme works, have agreed not TO
put any State ticket in the field. but
are to heartily support the Populist nomi-
nees, IN the hope that "A coalition of the
parties may stand a chance Of defeating
the Democrats. Whether the scheme will
pan out or not the future alone can tell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
RICH CUT.GLASS-

Rich Cut-Glass Salad Bowls. old tart0
price IS; the new. S.25.
Rich Cut-GLass Salad Bowls, extra-larae
size. and deep cutting; old price Si2i
the new $3.50.
Rich Cut-GIass 5-Inch Nappy. entirely
new cutting, old price ,275; the new
Rich cut-Glass Olive Dishes. new de-
sign: old price, $50: the new 1915.
Rich Cut-Glass Handled Olive Dish. old
price $3.50; the new $3.50
Rich Cut-Glass Carafe. new and extra
deep cutting; old price &67s: the new
Deep-Cut ToothpIck-Holders. strawberry,
diamond. and fan patterns. " CENTS
EACH.
Deep-Cut Celery-Dips. strawberry. dia-
mond. and fan cut. 10 CENTS EACH.
Deep Cut-GlasS Ol-EottIes, strawberry,
diamond. and fan cut. n.S9 each.
Deep Cut-Glass Violet Vases. sc. each.
s29. rs Dinner Set. 319!a
French China Dinner-Ssts. 100 pieces.
handsome shapes. and artistically deco
rated, old price s2s7s: the new ONE
THIRD LESS. $l975.
SO Dinner Set, e5.9a
English China Dinner-Service. III pieces
and neat decorations; under the old
tariff. $40; under the revised. @M
Decorated Soup-Tureens. under the old
Decorated China Tea Platss. value $
dozen: for i0c. each.
Decorated China Tea Plates. under the
old tariff, q q dozen: under the new.
&c. each.
Handsome Banquet Lamps, onyx col.
umn, value - each; for S.M
Handsome Banquet Lamps. gold plated
value - each: for &.&
Handsome Onyx.Top Tables. gold plated
value 10 eachi for MA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
THE SANcTIFlEO BAND ON TRIAL.
Testimony OF Several OF the Leaders
Denial That They Are Immoral.


ONANCOCK. VA. November 3.-(Spe-
cial.)-The trial of the Sanctlfied Band of
Chincoteague Island was resumed this
morning in Accomac County Court. The
courthouse was again filed to overflow
ing with an anxious crowd. Joseph b.
Lynch, Sarah Collins, John Collins, and
William Chandler. the ringleaders Of the
band and defendants In the case. were
put on the witness-stand. Lynch, who
Is the leader of the band, gave long
account of the doctrine OF his sect. and
denied that they taught or encouraged
immortality He claimed to be 80 pure
and holy that he could commit no sin
He gave an account OF how the sect
originated. They all belonged 10 the
old side, or Northern Methodist Church
They asked the conference for holy
sanctliied preacher. The conference
failed to send one. and they withdrew
and organized the Holy sanctified
Church of Chlncoteague Island"
A FELLOW-WO
He had put his wife away, and took
Sarah Collins as his fellow-worker, be
cause he was not married to his wife
nv the law OF God. His relations with
Sarah Collins, he said were pure.
Lynch's testimony was weak, and he was
badly ratified" by the counsel for the
prosecution.
Sarah Collins. Lynchs fellow watcher
and the leading woman In the sect was
next examined. She is about . years
Old. with black hair and eyes, and not
bad looking. Lynch is 3d.
PUT EACH OTHER AWAY.
She and her husband had agreed to
NM each other away, because they mad
nor been married according 10 COD )
word. which says, seek first the Kingdom
Of Heaven and His righteousness; ana
all things shall be added unto you.
Sarah thinks people ought to get sancti-
n.d before they get married; otherwise
they are not married according TO Goa
Word. She denied that she or any othsr
member Of the sect taught or practic.u
immortality She vigorously defenieu .he
Sanctihed Band. and said she ilVed III .le
loveliest neighborhood she had ever
Ln.un She proved to be a bright wit
ness. and showed no embarrassment
HUGGED AND KISSED.
William Collins, Sarahs husDahu, a.u
John Chandler, the other two deiei"an's'
and eight other witnesses Tor ,he uelcliDo
were examined. No new facts "eie
broueht out by them. All these witnesses
mon and women. confessed that those
who watched together Rugged ana klsseu
each other but denied that they had ever
done anything wrong. The BiDie had com
rnandrd them Is salute eacn other WIN
a holy kiss.
BLOXOMS BLOWS.
Parker Bowden had gone to watch WIN
Bloxom's wife, and BlOxom had knocKeu
him down. and when Lynch in;eriered
BloXom had knocked him down, TOO
Bowden left, and never went to Bloxoh
house again. Some Of the women hau ha MAJ.
~, ar three fellow workers, but only
one at a time.
These men had fallen from holiness,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
ALlx MADE ORTHODOX.
Alexandra Feodorovna Now AIso Grand
Duchess and Imperial BiChness.

ST. PETERSBURG. November 3.-Czar
Nicholas has issued the following mani
festo:
To-day occurred the holy anointment
OF our bride IN accordance with the or
thOdOx ritual, 10 the comfort OF ourselves
and the whole OF Russia, our bride re-
ceiving the name Of Alexandra Feodo-
rovna with the title Of Grand Duchess
and Imperial Iiighness.
"Given at Livadia this. the 2lst day OF
October (old style. 1894. In the first year
OF our reign. (Signed) Nicholas"
FUNERAL AND MARRIAGE.
BERLIN. November 3.-The funeral Of
the Car Will take place between the 10th
and 10Th Of November and the marriage OF
Nicholas and the Princess Alix Will take
place u few days after the funeral.
II is expected that amnesty Will be
granted TO many political offenders in
commemoration Of the accession of Mich
OlaS III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
NORTH CAROLINA.
p.nor,s from All Quarters Favorable to
The Democrats.
fpg STATE TICKET BY $4,000.
1900, working Majority In the Legisis-
turc, aud Chance for Solid Con-
srcssionai Delegation.

,,-1cu y. C.. November 3.-Cspe-
t,tcrcst In the election is keen to-
and tho news coming IN from
al parts OF the State Is more
.,f.r 90 the Democrats. The Demo
...tr chairman has letters from
.. clio p.moCsatlc nominees for the LIE
..t.ro Giving reports or the condition
.r...-s IN the counties These reports.
...lrM thing. Indicate that the state
.. VIII lc considerably behind the
..,v tickets Enough OF the nominees
t r..r election as certain 10 insure
working majority IN both branches
gill. LEGISLATURE. but with the Senate
.er.by closer than the House. AT
cratic headquarters 10 fear is cx-
.,f auy failure 10 elect the Demo-
,.. tOkot
FUSION DEFEATED.
OBJ. .rm.n Vou SAYS he expects TO see
t... ticket elected by 1900 ma
. some very careful men, however
with him as TO these figures. their
climates running from four to fifteen
n4 Chairman Pou says that when
tt into this campaign. he did so
, 60 defeat complete fusion. He
..f there IS not complete fusion,
.f there are signs Of the breaking
.... fls.ou. The leaders OF the fusion
..., counted on forcing all their fol-
both popuhst and Republican.
e.. ~ cooperation. as they term
BALANCE OF POWER.
tz
OBJ. balance OF power, and the
u.E.rs have devoted a great deal
.... tl capturing the negro vote, and
IIr lll sorts Of concessions 10 IT,
.. ..u.rrlts are cnde1voring 10 in
.. negroes o. vote against fusion.
...- them 10 IS simply a deal by
--.. telegram was received to-
stating that Congressman
WfY was rut MP by the comOi-
n Halifax county as n nominee
.. legislature has come down from
.. as have the other Populists
..us also comes that the Repub-
congressional Committee In the
.... f...fe-. .lual District has nominat-
d. Mattheson for Congress.
a.. ..s.luia Is claim that fusion is far
complete than the Democrats be
l.. .r Wil admit. and say that they
D.. prepared 2, 20 to any length 10 de-
g.. OIL. Democrats. This very extreme
..I language have caused more
...te Iopullsts to pause and &c
FOR CONGRESS.
,r. Democrats are preparing for all
....t fraudulent tickets. Anything may
.....t.I Th" congressional Tight IS
... From the Information your
.alent obtains II seems certain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04

and the women ceased to work with
them.
was Lynch's wife. mild-faced woman.
about IS year old. She and Lynch had
nut each other away three years ago.
mr. fellow-worker lives In Delaware. he
comes down two or three TIRES a year
to pray. read the Bible, and study WITH
her. she agreed to leave her husband
because she was persuaded that they
were not married according to the
Scriptures. She spoke kindly OF her hus-
band, who still supports her; but the old
woman said she had heard Lynch say ne
would have his right arm cut of before
he would live with her again as man and
wife.
RAKrN0 CRosSExAM1NATIoN.
All these witnesses were subjected to
raking cross-examination by Common
weaith's- Attorney Fletcher. who drew
from them many damaging confessions
and contradictory statements. Ic appeared
from the testimony that man always
took somebody's else wife for his fellow
worker. and that the woman taken was
invariably younger and better-looking
than the one put away. The court adj
iourned at sunset till Monday Ten more
witnesses for the defence are to be ex-
amiued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04

WINDSOR y. c.. November S.-'Spe-
c. Ia the Superior Court Judge X. j..
A.ma,li presiding. John Joyner the
... charged with burslAriously entering
.. .II.uce Of Joseph W. fush' III
.UIe. and attempting TO commit an
upon Airs l'ugh, wac convicted
..-ly Of burglary ana sentenced 10
g.. r.tent'ary for fifteen years.
$751; Maria T.. J,rnigon. widow Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04

charges. pleaded in extenuation that he
vas compelled to associate with the. en-
listed men Of the regiment. which 10
olored command. as the white officers
welded him. He claimed that the colored
men led him astray. The court recon-
.nended his dismissal. the President APP
proved the finding. after careful considera-
lion, and official orders were issued from
the War Department carrying out the
sentence.
Piummer had hitherto borne good rep
utation In the service. had been well edu-
Gated at Howard University. Washington.
and his appointment was the result or
strong recommendations from many
prominent statesmen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
MOCK FUNERAL SERVICE.
Rejoicing Over the Death of Gar AIexan-
der by Hebrews.

BOSTON. November "A mock funeral
service Of rejoicing over the death OF
the Car Of Russia was held in Memorial
Hall at the South End of Boston last
evening. with about 200 Hebrews In at
tendance. SOcialistic speakers and labor
leaders were the orators, PAROLES were
numerous and the music was enivening.
George $. Selinovitsch. formerly edltor-in-
chief Of the Jewish Eagle was invited
10 address the audience. but he declined.
on the ground that although he dlsliked
the car. yet he was unwilling TO tram
pie upon "A grave.
The general sentiment expressed was
that the Purm Of Persia has now been
succeeded by the Purim OF Livadia-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-04
DISMISSED IN DISGRACE.
a Colored Chaplain Found Guilty of Dis
reputable Conduct.

WASHINGTON. November 3.-The Pres
ident has directed that Chaplain Henry Il.
Plummer, colored Maryland preacher
who was appointed July l. 1851. be dis
missed In disgrace from the army. Plum
mer was tried by court-martial recently
for getting drunk with enlisted men, TO
the scandal Of the service. and disrepu-
table conduct in the house of a non-cOm-
missioned officer of the Ninth Cavalry at
Fort Robinson. Neb. The charges were
fully substantiated before the court, and
Plummer. in admitting the truth Of the