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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Ex-Treasurer Taylor, OF South Dakota.
has been released on bail pending a rehear-
ing of his case on a writ of error
The window glass scale for the year be-
ginning September l was settled at q con-
ference of manufacturers and workrnen M
Pittsburg Saturday, the manufacturers
agreeing to an advance over last wears
scale OF IA per cent. The settlement
which is a compromise, affects 5000 men
OF the Republican county committee
men of California fifteen prefer Mckinley
for president, four Allison three Reed two
Harrison and one Don Cameron. Reed IA
the second choice of two For vice presi-
dent five favor Reed. four Lincoln two
Estee, one FELTON,, two Elkins. one Morton
and three Pacific coast candidate I'M
named.
Henry J. Tyson. who in July. 1889. was
sCrtenced at Denver to death for killing
John King In May OF that year, has been
released from custody. Both men lived in
Omaha, whence King and Mrs. Tyson eloT1-
ed TO Denver. Tyson followed and killed
King de was convicted OF murder and
tw.ce sentenced TO be hanged. on Satur-
day Judge Butler accepted a plea OF in
voluntary manslaughter. and senten @ad
Iyscn 10 one days imprisonment.
Barrett & wenar doing business as
railroad ticket scalpers at New Orleans
and a number of persons associated with
them at various points, were arrested
Saturday for issuing fraudulent railroad
passes. The Southern Pacific estimates
that IN has been fieeced out of about $50 n0A
in fares. Barrett was arrested at New
orleans and Wenar at Covington, La
Other arrests were made at New York
Houston and San Antonio.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
A WILD MAN FROM BoRNEo.
On the Way To Tacoma, Where He Win
Hereaffer Live.

San Francisco. Aug. 3l-Capt. Hugh
Storm, of Tacoma. arrived today on the
Coptic from Borneo. He brought with
him three-year-oid gorilla named Joe.
which he Intends TO take 10 Tacoma and
educate. Capt. Storm was attacked by the
parents OF the young gorilla and in self
defense shot them. He captured a young
male and female, and has brought the
male home with him. The youngster is
very bright. and acts as intelligently as a
3-year-old child.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
PHILADELPHIA TO TRY HOLMES
For the Murder of Pitzel, Whose Skull
Has Been Exhumed.

Philadelphia, Aug 3l.-From today's de-
velopments in the Holmes itzel case, it
Is probable that the swindler and alleged
murderer. will be tried here for the muir
der OF Ben L. Pitzel. The body of the lat
ter is buried in Mechanics cemetery In
this city. Today DIR. Higinbotham, of the
coroner's office. went TO the cemetery and
exhumed the dead mans skull.
1t had been stated by District Attorney
Graham that nothing further would be
done IN the case until the fate of the chill
dren had been settled. This being estab-
lished. il is believed Holmes will be in
dicted for murder here. and the skull will
be presented SO that il may be identified
by Pitzels peculiar teeth.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
He Grows Grapes without Irrigation.

Samuel Potter, who owns a vineyard ~
80 acres at Martinez. Cal. Is at the
Rainier~GraEG. having come here 20 make
arrangements Cor the handling cf rars Of
his crop here. There Is TO irrigation in
Nr Potter's vineyard. Although no rain
falls from May to December. perhaps the
fnest grapes grown IN California como
from Martinez. The Shapes do not get
fuli q water Ike irrigated fruit. and con
tain more sacchaTine- Mr.. Potter raises
not only grapes. but all kinds 81 fruits
and vegetables He SAYS pluns are a
shipped car load 20 New York that Salf
for S1s5 per twenty rounds. The freight
on tire car was Sii. bat the car load
Melted him about Ss1o
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
Hoke Smith Eulosizes Cleveland.

Toccoa, Ga. Aug. 31.-Secretary Of the
Interior Hoke Smith addressed a large
crowd in the Auditorium here today on the
currency question. His speech was listen
ed intently to by an audience composed
largely of farmers from the surrounding
country. He was frequently applauded,
particularly when he referred TO the career
and achievements of President Cleveland.
Secretary Smith will speak at Calhoun
wednesday and a. La Grange Wednesday
night.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01

came through the Golden Gate The other
man on board. who had 20 serve as mate,
cook and crew. IS Finn, Gus koululain-
en- The Francine left Astoria on
Wednesday. u was mean weather
from the start. and the men got
no sleep during the entire trip.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
Linen Department.

This department is now in the
hands OF a thorough linen ex-
pert familiar with the various
processes of linen manufacture
from the "scutching'' OF the
fax to the finishing Of the finest
satin damask.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
Fur Capes.

Fur capes from the fur manu-
facturerS-not the trashy kind
made up of microscopic scraps.
but genuine furs. coney. sable.
marten, mink. electric and wool
seal.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
WilIana Harhsnr. salmon

South Bend, Aus. Si.-SneeiaI Nico-
LAT cannery has this morning reduced the
price 90 salmon from cents per pound TO
- cents per fish. and the fishermen have
struck. Mr. NlcOlai says that With tho
present low price OF canned salmon il is
inapossihle 20 pay Tho former INTO.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
\ I.aborcr Killed AT Portland.

Portland. Aug. 2i.-John SundNcrE. a
laborer. was instantly killed this after
noon on Second street. near WASHINGTON.
While engaged IN tearing down a brick
building = derrick struck him on tho
head. splitting Il open. 50 that his brains
oosea cut.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
A Tiny schooner,s ronlharlr vo,a..

san Francisco Aug. "A coczIasteII
% a schooner called the Francine ~ara
iuto port today with a captain ana one
man crew. The little boat had A hard
battle with the waves on her way down
from Astoria. The master ard owner os
the k'rancine Is Can't, Olsen. who was az
tbs wheel when the Intention schoone,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
Tacoma Observation-Disclosures Report.

Tacoma, Aug. Special.-Harbor-
master Gift makes the following report of
the ocean commerce OF the port OF Ia
coma for the month of August. 1895:
IMPORTS.
Twelve thousand tons silks. teas and
Oriental merchandise per Northern Pa
cihc steamships Victoria and Straits of
Dover and British ship Dudhope:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
RAILROADS IN WASHINGTON.
Summaries of the Annual Reports Filed
mt Olympia.

Olympia. Aug. Observation-Disclosures
are the annual reports OF the several rail-
road companies operating in this state.
showing the real estate denominated rail-
road property as belonging 20 or con-
troiled by them on the LIST day OF April,
Jsas. az required OF railroad companies I'M
der section 81 or the state revenue law OF
1Sag.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
Special-At 81. so each.

Pearl, Jet and Iridescent Gar
nitures.. exquisite designs, very
latest. $50 each.
Garnitures from $50 up 10
SIS each.
Fandyke Points IN Jet, vary
Ing In width from ! TO II inches.
In large variety OF new designs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
At $3.50 q pair.

100 pairs, 10 different styles. 81
yards long, Bourbon effects,
very tasteful patterns.
A choice collection of Art ORA
peries, Dresden, Venetian ana
Moorish effects.
Swiss Draperies, Cretonness
fancy silkalines. ETC.. etc.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01

The Rev John Jasper. the famous col
ored preacher OF Richmond. Va, who has
proved TO his own satisfaction that de
sun do move" is now IS years old. having
been born a slave IN 1872 The minister
has been married four times. After the
war Dir. Jasper had IS cents in his pocket
and owed So in house rent He has saved,
II is said, about s, 600.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
Ladies' Skirts.

Ladies' Felt. Cloth. Saline
Silk and Moreen Skirts for tall
wear.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01

The ape Is probably a chimpanzee. and
more manlike than the gorilla. The latter
beast dwells In the dense forests of Africa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
Thc WIcker-sharn ncatlock at Tacnrnn

Tacoma. Aug ST.-Snectai -Thers VAS
another eaapter enacted teday Ia the city
attorneyshsp frht Courciiwaa fItcc fiea
In the superior court petition asking
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
Hosiery Department.

Wool and Cashmere Hose.
Wool and Cashmere Underwear.
Wool Hoods. Wool Fascinators.
Also infants and children's
fancy wool goods. bootees, jack
cts. caps. etc, in large variety.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
Dress Trimmings.

My notion department now
contains all the latest novelties
in Jet and iridescent garnitures.
which fashion calls for, In vast
variety.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01

c. ". Spencer, general superintendent
o. the Eastern division OF the Canadian
Pacific railroad. arrived in this city yester-
day from Montreal, accompanied by Mrs
Spe ncer and by Miss Spencer and Mrs T.
u. Matthews. of Ottawa The party is at
the Rainier-(srand.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01

Take the James street cars TO tire hicycls
grounds. Only direct lac.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
At S1.50 a pair.

100 pairs Lace Curtains, Cup
ure effects, yards long. ndW
patterns.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01

Ladies' Cloth Skirts, neatly
trimmed. with ruf'e.
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At Sill each.

Ladies' Fancy Cravenette
Mackintoshes. navy and black.
double textures, double capes.
Each garment guaranteed.
Mackintoshes in Cashmere and
Cravenette. fine silk Innings. at
$l1.50. SIS, SIT and SIS each.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01

Capt. sumner Of the cruiser Columbia,
IS 70 be tried for negligence in the docking
or the WarShip al Southampton.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
No Such Values
Elsewhere.

| At 25c q yard.
Cream Table Damask, IN
| linen. IS inches wide.
At soc q yard.
/ Cream Table Damask. all
linen. extra heavy. "a inches
wide.
At soc q yard.
Full Bleached Heavy Table
Damask, 81 inches wide.
At 81 q yard.
70 inch Full Bleachsd Satin
Damask. entirely new patterns.
At S1.75 q yard.
Double Satin Damask. "A
yards wide. choice patterns.
At 25c each.
Handsome Damask TowelA
tied fringes. size 2sx4S inches.
At &c each.
Genuine German Tea Cloths.
with fringe, Ga size.
Complete lines OF art and en-
broidery linens, handkerchief
linens, fancy scarfings. tray
cloths, lamp mats. pillow covers.
table covers and scarfs with
plain. lace and hemstitched Dor.
ders.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
At $3.50 each.

Ladies' Newmarkets. navy blue
and black. double capes, plaid
lined. Each garment guaran-
teed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01

First Regiment band. Lezchi park, this
afternoon.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
At 1878 each.

Ladies' Fancy Savoy Mackin-
toshes, double texture. double
capes. fancy plaid Innings. Each
garment guaranteed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
Special-At $40 each.

Black Coney Capes. silk lined.
30 inches deep. full circular
sweep Of 100 inches.
$50 each.
Handsome Electric Seal Capes,
lined with silk, 80 inches long,
100 inches circular sweep.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
At &c each.
Lace Curtains.

Tho superiority OF American
goods is best exhibited In our
new stock OF Lace Curtains. A
few seasons ago Imported Not
tingham Curtains were consid.
cred cheap at So or 81 a pair:
today We show a prettier and
better lace curtain of American
manufacture at 75c a pair.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
At 75c a pair.

100 pairs Lace Curtains. Z
yards long. full tape finish
very pretty patterns.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
NEWHALL'S-
~ Ger ssra ua x.aha
Growing,
Both in Size
And Popularity,
Owing to the Magic Influ.
ence Of Low Prices.
The Curtain and Cloak being
actively prepared and will soon be
open for business.
MACKIy7OSHES!
MACKlNTOSHES!!
NOW ON SALE.
magnificent assortment of Ladies'
Mackintoshes, Savoys and Newmarkets, single
and double textures, single, double and triple
Capes with the new Tartan plaid Innings,
both wool and silk, at prices which will bea
revelation and an object lesson in economy
At %. so each. No Such Valnns
NOW ON SALE.
At %. so each.

Ladies' Fancy Savoy Mackin-
toshes. single texture. single
military cape. Each garment
guaranteed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
GEN.ES.PARKERDEAD
He Wrote the Terms OF Surren-
der at Appomattox.
GRANTS PRIVATE SECRETARY.
A FuII.Blooded seneca Chief-He Went
Around the World With
Mark Twain.

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. N-Gen- Ely ..
Parker died suddenly last night at fau-
field
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-08-10
SCARED FOR LIFE.
Burt May sIashed I'm the Cheek by an
Unknown Assailnnt.

Shortly after midnight a crowd of young
men were seen hurrying east on Maryland
street toward the Grand Hotel. and a voice
was heard TO exclaim: MY God, l am
SCARED for life, O~h-Oh-Oh-." with the
vail well drawn out. The crowd reused
up DR.. Gray. but he sent the young men
to Painters drug store. Their steps were
traced with the blood which was flowing
copiously from the cheek OF one Of the
number, named Burt May. DR.. Crosse was
summoned TO the drug store. and found
his patient able TO walk TO the Doctors
office, in the, Board of Trade Block. The
patient was very much distracted in mind.
and, with his shirt front soaking with
blood, he presented a sorry sight. His
friends explained that he fell on a street
car, but the trail OF blood began In front
OF May Edgars house on Kentucky ave-
nue.. where the street cars do not run. She
said that the crowd asked admission TO
her house, but were refused on account OF
their noisiness- The party had been drink
ing. The police ascertained that the Edgar
woman and some one In another party had
met on the avenue and had quarreled.- One
young man attempted TO act as peace
maker. but they turned on him so hercely
that he desisted. The police did not learn
the name Of the man who cut May. but II
was reported that he. too, Was cut In the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-08-10
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Members of the Murphy League of In
dianapolis will conduct a gospel temperance
meeting at Acton on Sunday afternoon.
The Rev. James Williamson. of Thorn
town. Ind. will preach at Memorial Pres
pyterian Church tomorrow at 1880 a. m.
Rev. DIR. Martin, president Of Moore's
Hill College, will fill the pulpit of the Cen
tral-avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
tomorrow morning.
An effort is being made to establish a
Moravian church in this city. Land has
been purchased on Central avenue, where
a church will be erected.
Bishop Chatard and Fathers O'Donaghue,
Alerding, Haase and Humid are conducting
the regular examination of the junior
clergy of the Catholic Church at st.
Johns.
Prof. H. r.. Hatch. of Newton Theological
First Presbyterian Church to the united
and First Baptist churches.
There will be a meeting Of the Good Citi-
zens' League tomorrow afternoon, at {:
o'clock. at Armstrong; Park. Mayor
Denny and Mr.. s.. Z. Nicholson and others
will speak. 1t Is expected that there will
be a very large attendance.
Fred Gehrlich, a printer employed at an
office in the Cyclorama building. jumped on
a wheel standing in the corridor yesterday
afternoon. He crashed into a window Of
one OF the rooms on the arcade while at
tempting to mount and 1t was necessary to
axe five stitches in his face. His face and
hands were badly cut.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-08-10
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Mrs. ]. f. whelden has gone to Corners
vile to visit Mrs. Wetherald.
Miss Nellie Van Bergen has returned from
a four weeks visit in the East.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Brown will leave to-
day for West Baden to spend a fortnight.
Miss Mary Watson, of Chicago, is the
guest Of her aunt. Mrs. John Williams.
Mrs. William Whitney. OF Evansville, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Harry Z.
Drew.
Miss Won Starklon, of st. Louis. is the
guest of Miss Hollweg, on North Meridian
street.
Mr.. II. S. Tucker and son Charles will
leave to-day for their cottage at Lake Wa
wasee.
Mr.. Clifford Arrick and Mr.. Q. r. Johnson
joined the party to so to Harbor Point
last night.
Miss Rella Burd. of New Albany. has re-
turned home after visiting Miss Whitson
for a month.
Miss Jessie Mcdonald will nave a posi-
ton In Mrs. Ellis's school in Washington
for the coming year.
Mrs. Lynn e. Stone win leave Tuesday
for Mountain Lake Park to spend the re-
mainder Of the month.
Mr.. Sam Johnston and Mr.. Harry Noomau
win 3oin . party Of friends g. camp oui
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-08-10
MAN GUN is GOING HOME.
He Wants TO Come Hack. which Ne
cessitates Much Red Tape.

Man GUN is a Chinese merchant Of La
fayette who desires TO display his wealth
to his kinsfolk in the Celestial empire. He
does not want to give up his residence
here and has been compelled to employ
attorneys to get him out of the country
in such a manner hat he may return. Yes
terday he filed in the federal court a
certificate showing his intentions and also
giving a statement of his connections in
attached TO this certificate. The certificate
is made out in Duplicate and one will re-
main in the hands of the federal court
while Man GUN will keep the other as his
passport to enter this country again
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-08-10
BOYD & JONES.
80 East washington Street.
AN NQUEsT ON Unison.
Taken tn jail ON an War
rant-Thomas Scotts Case.

Thomas Scott. the man who gave the
name of Joseph Love when arrested in a
cornfeld. Thursday. as insane. was. yester-
day. legally declared to be insane. and will
be sent 10 the Central hospital.
John Linson. the West indianapolis man,
who was supposed to be connected with the
Gebhard murder. was. yesterday. committed
TO the county jail on a warrant sworn out
In Justice LockInan's court that he was in
sane. He will be held pending an investi-
cation There Is a warrant out for him
charging him with the murder of the chiId
but II Is not generally believed that he was
In West Indianapolis on that day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-08-10

next week just north of Broad Ripple Mr..
Johnston will go to Exeter next month 10
attend school.
Mr.. Lewis Hasselman. jr. has gone 10
Evanston to visit friends and relatives for
a few weeks with his mother.
Mrs: w. w. Crithlow. of Des Moines, Ia.
is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Knight. on North Delaware street.
Miss Edith surby and Miss Fannie Fort
yesterday afternoon at Broad Ripple.
Messrs. Frederick Rand and James NJ.
winters have returned from Waukesha,
where they have been for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Copeland re-
turned home yesterday from a trip TO De-
troft. Put-in-Bay and northern Michigan.
Mr.. Lee Elan will leave to-day for East
Lynne, ILL.,, where he will spend a week
or two with a house party OF ten young
men.
Mrs. Jessie Rankin. of New Albany. who
has been visiting relatives here, has re-
turned home accompanied by Miss Jessie
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Bassett will leave
Monday for Boston 10 Join their neice. Miss
Ella Waite. They will be absent till early
in October.
Mr.. and Mrs. W.. H. H. Miller have re-
turned from Harbor Point Mich. where
they have been visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Arrick.
Col. Eli Lilly will give a large display
of fireworks this evening at his cottage
at Wawasee. Monday the next. of the boat
races will begin.
Mrs. John b. Elan returned Thursday
evening from M~axinkuckee and yesterday
she left with Mr.. Elan for q trip TO Duluth
TO be absent a few weeks.
Mrs. Emma Winsor. who has been the
guest of Mrs. G. NJ. Walker foA a week.
will return to her home in Illinois for the
remainder of the summer.
Mr.. H. c. Wiley. of Los Angeles, Cal.
who has been East 10 attend the burial
of his brother. Capt. James Wiley. Is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. p. A. Havelick, &2
North Pennsylvania street.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J.. Mckee. Mrs. r. s:
Mckee, Mrs. j. A. Mckinney, Mr.. Sewan
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard, of Madison
will leave Monday evening for Douglass
lake, Mich, to camp out for q month.
Mr.. Edward Nell assisted by Mr.. Joseph
Wartinsv;ile orchestra Tave a recital last
evening at the home OF Miss Fannie Parks.
in Martinsville. There were about two
hundred guests and after the concert there
was dancing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-08-10

District Attorney Burke is making an ex-
animation OF the list of United States COM
missioners for Indiana with a view OF hav-
ing IL corrected. 1t is said that there are
many names on the list as commissioners
of persons who have never even qualified.
The federal law requires that when an
arrest is made the prisoner shall be imme-
diately examined by the nearest commits
sioner. who shall decide whether TO hold
him Cor trial. There have been cases where
prisoners were taken before persons whose
names were on the list. who were sur
prised, not knowing that they had ever been
Amounted.