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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30
HOLMES DESERTED.
The Insurance Swindler'5 Trial Be-
gun at Philadelphia
IN THE COURT or OYER AND TERulAEH.
His Counsel, Unable to Get a contihs
hanee, Withdraw From the Case
and Holmes is Left to Con.
duct His Own Deiens-.


PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IS Herman W.
Mudgett, better known as II. II.
Holmes, the self-eonfessed life insur-
ance swindler, and the alleged multi
murderer, whose supposed crimes havs
been topic for general discussion for
the past several months, was placed on
trial In the court OF oyer and terminer
on the charge Of having murdered
benjamin +. i'itezel. Judge Arnold
presided The commonwealth was
represented by Dlstrict-Attorney
George s. Graham and Assistant bis
trict-Attorney Thomas W. Barlow, and
the defense was conducted by w. II.
Shoemaker and Samuel +. Rotan.
In addition to the murder Of Pitezel,
the prisoner Is also accused Of the inur.
der, at Toronto. Ont, Of Pitezel's two
young daughters, Alice and Nelliei OF
the murder, at Irvington, Ind, of the
young son. Howard Pitezel, aud also
of the murder of various other persons
In the famous Holmes castle. at Chica-
GO BENZ, +. Pitezel's body was found
In house at 1916 Callow Hill street,
on September ., 1894. II was supposed
hc had been accidentally burned to
death, but a claim for $4,000 insur.
ance by Jeptha ID. Howe, Of ST. Louis.
started an investigation, which re-
suited in Holmes being accused OF
Pitezels murder for the purpose OF OBJ
tanning the insurance money.
Detective Geyer went out to visit
Toronto, Chicago and other western
cities to endeavor to obtain evil
dence against Holmes which
would warrant his being ar
raigned for murder. Detective Geycr's
success in finding the dead bodies Of
the children is well known and other
facts which he CLEANED satisfied Dis
trict Attorney Graham that Holmes
could be convicted here Of the murder
OF Pitezel. Detective Geyer also
brought TO this city Mrs. Pitezel and
others from various parts OF the west
and Canada to take the stand as wit.
nesses against Holmes
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30

PARIS, Oct. asI The 6auloi4 THINKS
II possible that the Rovernnent
fall on a vote in the chamber q 1eH4
ties on the interpretation q = AQ1-
anet in regard to the Southern rnlIv13
seandala
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30
: cHIckAsAw SENATOR

o,..s sa'o Rather BE Subject OF the
= 'a'k Than an American Citizen.
aal,aaAs, Tex, Oct. Ex-senator
i'm III = colbert, of the Chickasaw ma
III. ~ sas'rman Of the committee to re-
lsss.s s's Dawes Indian commission, in
in s.,s " the address of the commits
ii H. ~ y ! would rather be citizen
urklsh government, subject to
~ IN y than a citizon of the United
expssssIop oi SENATOR Colbert
!, !p,gal'apa fen1atIon znops
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 2s.-When the
case was called counsel for the defense
asked for u continuance Oh sixty days,
on the ground that they were not pre-
pared to goon. Judge Arnold overruled
the motion, and then the defendants
lawyers, w. II. Shoemaker and Samuel
p Rotan, withdrew. The case was
then resumed, Holmes conducting his
own defense.
The work OF securing jury was
then taken up, and Holmes examined
the talesmen himself Mrs Pitezel,
whom the district attorney said was
indisposed, was not in court. A mum.
ber OF Toronto witnesses wcre,in at.
tendance.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30
The Gull and . ship Island Road.

The counties on the original sur vey
OF the Gulf & Ship Island Railway see
in tho present resumption OF operations
prospect that tho entire road may
soon be built. ithas been longer talked
of than any road in the State. before
any other road was constructed In Mis-
sissippi the desirabillty OF this route
was conceded. OF the twenty miles that
are now being constructed, and OF the
future prospects for the building OF the
entiro line, the Williamsburg Watch
man says; This road will greatly
benefit Hatticsburg, and II will soon be
a thriving little city. The survey Of this
road passes through the eastern part Of
this county, aud II the road should be
built to jackson we would have one Of
the best counties in the State, as II
would bring with 1t more wealth, more
work and new industries, and the fine
bodies OF pine timber could be very
readily converted into money"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30

The Clarion-Lcdger favors the estab-
lishment OF whipping post for tho
punishment OF wife-beaters and GRIM
inals guilty Of petty crimes. The State
OF Delaware adheres to the efficacy OF
that method OF punishing criminals
guilty OF petty oifenses. The universal
establishment OF tho whipping post In
the Southern States would cause an
exodus of a class that has long been .
detriment to the South. OF course sem
timental humanitarians would oppose
such punishment, as we'll as those who
carry flowers and luxuries to murderers
and other high criminals.-Biloxi
Herald.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30
[lVERSE CONDITIONS
|.,ablnIng to Make Lake Naviga-
tion Extra Hazardous.
ul1ts THE LOWEST IN LAKE HISTORY.
,,,ay vessels Aground and Others Un-
sbs to Leave Port by Reason
Of Psr.ous Navigaiion-Se-
we're Storms Reported.
tou Waters In the Lakes.

cucAso, Oct. ss.-The stage OF water
4, he lakes, which has been extremely
Iss al season, has within the last
Er,pIrht dropped to the lowest point
|. the history OF the latter-day ma
H. The effect has been disastrous
4 shipping, and losses aggregating
lire sums are being rolled up by long
L,Isys iE the connecting waters be.
Iussa the great lakes. so serious
I.,s the delays become that the boom
|. freight rates Is being largely
I,erconle, The troubles on account OF
|eu water have been much aggravated
Il continued gales. The fluctuations,
Isused BY changes OF winds, added to
IN natural low stage, have uncovered
dangerous shoals and reefs, which yes
Us have passed over in safety on gov
|mmeut ranges for years. Boats are
hrquently from two to five days longer
|ksn their usual time In making the
Hu up from lIuffalo, and the insur-
|uee losses for che last two weeks on
|rount Of law water exceed si20, 900.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30

also be given matinee the same after
noon. and doubtless the spacious Audi
torium building will be we'll Allied with
an appreciative audience ct both per,
fo1msueea' priessI 800, 5sa Aud 81.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30
May Practice While La tho Employ af the
state.

One Of the opinions handed down BY
the Supreme Court last week was re-
versal Of the case Of DR.. r. Farley vs.
the Western Union Telegraph Company.
The points involved were these: DIR.
Farley sued the telegraph company for
the statutory reward for failure to
promptly deliver him message calling
him to the bedside OF . patient In an
adjoining county. This failure caused
him to miss the only train out that
day. Judge Chrisman decided that in
asmuch as DR.. Farley was an employe
Of the State in the capacity OF supcrin-
tendent of the Blind Institute he had
no right to practice his profession out
side. The Supreme Court In Its rever-
sal takes the opposite view.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30

At the Auditorium, ip
Memphis, on Saturday
night, November 9th. the
great Sousa and his peer
less band will give one Of
their delightful enter
tainments. There will
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30
|ussls Aground aud Others Awaiting for
Higher Water.

DETROIT, Mich, Oct. es.--The south
nt gale which is blowing has low.
ND the water in Lake st. Clair about
feel at the Crosse Pointe shoal.
|IAe steamers NJ. NJ. Drake, German,
Veronica, Amboy and Robert Rhodes
NJ hard aground on the shoal and can
scl bemoved until the water rises. A
hge feet OF vessels is anchored in
Ake 81. Clair, above the lightship,
niiing for high water to enable them
y pass over Crosse Pointc shoal.
)mong them are the steamers Tampa,
kueea Wawatam, Lackawanna, John
puncan, Cambria, Olympia. Saxon,
udsou and Josephine Parker.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1895-10-30

BrrrALo, N. Y, Oct 2s.-The storm
bAch struck this vicinity early sun
by evening was most severe. For
auately there were not many vessels
icat, as fleet ofabout thirty, which
Fas ready to leave on Friday, had
ben warned to remain In port, and
kyed except the schooner George
sdS which is now ashore 20 miles
n the lake.
The storm reached its height at 0 a.
and brought with 1t a heavy, wet
|nov. Along the harbor great waves
roke on the piers, casting sheets of
ater 40 feet In the air. The life-sav-
ng crews were all on duty and the
bats made ready for service. A num-
~ Of boats are expected from the
PIPER lakes, and tugs are keeping n
|ckout for them. The thermometer
isgstered 80 above at IL a. m.
The evening times., 1895-10-24
PITTSBURG'S BAD OFFICIALS.
MOrcIn MI and House Loaned Pittsburg
Money 10 individuals.

Pittsburg, Oct 2i.-Thc latest accusl-
ton against W. c. Morcland. cx-city at
torney, and his assistant, W. H. House,
is that they ran private bank with the
cIty's money and discounted Notes and
other paper.
City Comptroller II. /. Gouricy and the
sub-iinancc committee Of councils have
been quietly at work ON this subject for
some time past. 1t is alleged that the
comptroller hassccurcd evidence that notes
were discounted at the usual g per cent.
rate, which was Just double what the banks
were paying on the money deposit.
There is q story going the rounds that
n $4,000 note was discounted at s per
cent. 1t is said it was collateral note
While Mai. Morcland was not directly in-
tcrestcd IN the private banking business.
it is claimed that he sent people Ia House
to have the notes discounted. 1t is said
that one man who put up Il collateral note
for So. 600 defaultci in the payment Of it.
and 1t was discovered that the collateral
was worthless.
1t has been generally known for some
time that Messrs. Gourley and Thorn were
working on new lines in connection with
the audit of the city attorneys books, and
there were all sorts of rumors about new
sensations. This private banking business.
1t is said. has developed from the addi-
tional investigation.
1t has been decided TO accept the Of
fer of the Allegheny County Vigilance
League, which will furnish two attorneys
to assist District Attorney John c. Hay
maker in the prosecution of the depnscd
officials
The evening times., 1895-10-24
DICKINSON ON OTHER DONS
The Ex-Cabinet Official Expresses
Himself Rloquently About Cuba.
IT Not Recognition, There ShonId at
Least BE u General and Ent hu~i-
m>tic Expression of sympathy.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 2I.-Hon. Don NJ.
Dickinson WAS asked yesterday If he knew
the actual condition of the rebellion in
Cuba. and whether, in his opinion, the Cuban
rcvolutionists deserved the sympathy Of
this country.
Mr.. Dickinson said that the talk of Spain
the island was absurd.
He said that in the insurgcnt forces the
whites outnuniher the blacks four To one,
and declared that the whites of Cuba are III
every way more advanced, progressive. civ
ilized and cntcrprising than the Spanish.
The predoniinating influence in the insur-
rcction, he said, now comes from men who
are risking their lives, property, and every
thing that is dear to them, for the salvation
OF their country.
He explained in detail how Cuba has been
the prey of Spain. OF Spanish merchants. and
of Spanish ofricia!isnl and said that Cuba
lies PROSTATE and -undcyclopcd. and utter
ly without hope except it escape from
Spanish rule.
Mr.. Dickinson thought that the people
OF The United States did not owe Spain
much consideration on the record, She
having intrigued with France and En-
land at the close OF the revolutionary
war to fix the Aleghanics as our bounda-
rics.
While we must maintain The laws OF
neutrality" Mr.. Dickinson said, yet
the law or humanity is higher, and whether
or not the United States recognizes the
bclgcrcncy or the independence OF Cuba,
this country should. certainly intervene
in the interests of civilization TO restrain
the atrocities upon persons and property
daily ncrpctratcd in the Island Of Cuba.
This is " hat the Cubans .jc hoping and
praying for. No law can restraiU the cX-
preston of our natural feeling of sym
pathy, nor should II restrain. in my opinion.
such an expression from this Country"
The evening times., 1895-10-24
CARNIVAL COMMITTEE WORK.
Plans and Suggestions Exchanged by
the EnthuSi,,S site CInhmrn.

Pla lis and Suggestions Exchanged by
the Enthusiastic CIubmcn.
Matters pertaining to the coming carnival
OF the Columbia Athletic Club are fast,
assuming shape, and the members of the
various committees are working up every
necessary detail and taking advantage OF
every practical suggestion offered to aid
in making the affair the great success IL
promises to be.
The committee on badges and tickets had
4 meeting last night and adopted the
design and shape of the season ticket,
which will o-day he placed in the hands or
the printer. II will be- printed in black on
white ground, with a splendid cut of the
clubhouse and &C. A. G" in half-tonc,
and is intended 10 serve the purposes of ad-
mission as wei as that of a souvenir.
The subcommittee of music a nd ent ert ain
mcnt having athletics in charge. met and
exchanged plans and suggestions, and hope
toiBak ke their work a distinctive and attract
i've feature OF the carnival. Eddie SeweIl
is the chairman of this subcommittee.
The finance committee of the club held a
meeting yesterday Afternoon and received
further assurances from club creditors of
the approval OF the plan OF reorg ganlza ton,
which has i'll view certain plans for dccrcas
ing the floating indebtedness
A meeting of the board Of governors VIII
be held tonight for the, transaction of i'm
portant business.
on donations and subscriptions and the
privilege and booths committees will all
meet tomorrow night.
The presscomInittce viii hold animportant
meeting this afternoon ut 4:15 O'Clock in the
parlors of the club.
The evening times., 1895-10-24
STRANGE MAN IN THE CELLAR.
Aged and Half-wittcd Negro Made
Mistake In His liabitntton-

Mistake III Ills bhDith'tph-
The occupants of Il house at the corner
of Third and G streets northwest were
startled about . O'clock last night by %
series of strange noises which proceeded
from the cellar. Y nnighbor had seen
colurcd man enter the place through the
front cellar window, and so Informed the
inmates.
Word was sent to the police that a
burglar WIS in the house and Patrolman
McNamcc of No. u, WIS quickly on the
scene He Descended into the cellar and
there found an aged and infirm colorcd
man proving about. He was taken into
custody and sent IL the station. When
questioned by station Keeper Garner the
old man said his name was Aaron Bland,
sevcnty-four years OF age, and that he
lived by himSclff in n cellar at No. ll62
Sixteenth street northwest.
The negro was in his dotagc and talked
in broken sentences. He had clearly lost
his way while looking for his suhterranean
home in West Washington and had been
wandering about town all day.
The old fellow entered the cellar at
Third and G streets, believing it was his
abode. He said he came originally from
Fauqui"r, Va. Mr.. Garner used the tcle-
phone and requested NJ. 3 station Ia notify
the old mans irirnfs Ia send for him. He
is typical specimen of the pld-titnc plan
tation negro.
The evening times., 1895-10-24
Wash, B. Williams,
7th and D. SITS.
HOT SHOT FOR CARSON.
CoIorsd RcpublicnnsC Charge HIM wit,
High Treason.

High TREASON.
In response 10 call, Samaritan Hail, on
Twcnty-sixth street northwest, near L, WIS
the scene last night of Il rousinS turnout
of colored Republicans.
james l.. Davenport presided, Z. Ferguson
acted as secretary. and j. X. TURNER. intro
.iuccd the speakers After a few introduc-
tory remarks by the presiding officer, and a
short address by C. II. Bruce, who advocated
the claims of Perry Carson, the ball was sci
in motion by Robert Keys, an aspirant Tor
the honor.
During his REMARKS, which We're NANNY on
the question of suffrage, and which ne
earnestly advocated, lie charged Carson
with cons idcring himself far above them ana
also responsible for suffrage not existing,
and said that CarSon's conduct was guided
moi nv his own inclination and sense OF
right. but by the influence of others.
l.. NJ Holland. also Il candidate, was The
next speaker. and from the time he began
until tlc meeting closed, things were de-
cidcdly lively.
Jack Bell, followed Holland, and IN ms
speech. during which he was frequently IN
trrruptcd he denied the charges made
against Carson as being ''unroundtd ana un-
grounded" and charged ii oliand WIN
having Obtained his wealth by sucking from
the public trough. He admitted that Gar
son had 81 il some things which could Lave
been lett un-aid, but every one went wrong
oCca sOnally.
The evening times., 1895-10-24
MADE TO WORK OVERTIME
Government Printing Office En-
ployes Bitterly Complain.
The Women Say They Cannot Stand
the Strain of Two Hours Addi-
tionai Labor Every Day.

The employees in the prcssroom of the
Government Printing Office are at pres
ent expressing much dissatisfaction be-
cause they are compelled TO work Two
hours overtime each day In violation Of
the cight-hour law.
An order WIS issued on October : di-
rccting all those engaged in the press and
drying rooms tn remain on duty until $50
O'Clock. The general ubderst andine at
that time was that the period OF extra
service would cease at the expiration OF
two weeks. The infliciion was borne with
comparative good nature, i'll view Of its
expected brief duration.
But when notice was given the first OF
this week that the existing system OF
working would continue for the next
thirty days the iumor of the situation dis
appeared and free expression was given
to complaints. The chief ground of dis
satisfaction is the undue amount OF man
ual labor performed by the ladies en-
ployci in this department, and the ma
terial Inconvenience suffered 10y reason
OF being compelled to wait until and
T:3O O'Clock for dinner. In addition the
evenings are rendered practically useless
To those who seek either recreation or
pleasure.
The employees generally unite in express
ing the opinionthat the present plea of work
ing overtime $ entirely too much of Il good
thing, and approaches too nearly that condi-
tion OF existence depicted by Hood when
there is found
NO blessed leisure for love or hope,
But only time Sor tears
None of the employees are given any option
In the matter Of working overtime, as the
service without exception is made com
puisory.
Many of'thcm are physically inca apablc Of
standing the additional strain, but this is
not taken into consideration by those who
arc in authority.
The fact cannot be denied that extra com
pcnsation is allowed for the extra work per
formed. A trifle less than one-fifth in ad-
dition 10 the regular rate OF pay is given
for the Two hours overtime. But this is
poor consolation to those who do not wish
to do more Than Il days work a { n time.
The policy OF those representing the Gov
ernnIent i'll utterly ignoring a wise and
judicious law enacted as n safeguard for
employees is bitterly denounced. When or
dinary mortals violate the laws they are
promptly and vigorously punished Isut
the officials OF the Government can fla
grantly disregard equally stringent laws
and be guaranteed immunity from punish
ment
ANY and every prctensc and excuse can
be distorted into the plea of emergency"
and, like charity. ii is made to cover multi
tude of sins. In the present instance the en-
tire force OF the press room is engaged on
book work. preparing for issuance the an
Iuai reports of the various executive De-
partnients.
Much inquiry is being made by the em-
pioyes as To why night shift is not put on
as hundreds of capable workmen are out OF
empioymentand dwouldbetherehy benefited
Hut the changing of the stea anl-heating pipes
and other improyencntsn low being prosecute
ed are given as Il reason for not beginning
night work at this time
The evening times., 1895-10-24

dered the closing prayer and the choir aud
congregation sang Onward Christian Sol
diers." During the singing of this hymn
DR.. Talmage had taken his position behind
the Bible rest and stood calmly surveying
the congregation, with his right hand in
the breast of his buttunet-up Prince Albert
coat. After the song had ceased and after
a slight pause DR.. Talmagc in a big, rcso-
Dant, vibrant voice pronounced the bcne-
diction, as follows:
And now may the grace OF our Lord
Jesus Christ and the love Of God and com
munIon OF the Holy Ghost be with us for
cvermore, amen
The organ pealed forth the "Installation
March," composed by OrgaDist johnson
for the occasion, while the Officers of the
church and other members shook hands
with their new co-pastor.
The evening times., 1895-10-24
PRESRY COLLEGE.
Proposition of EIkin~ anl Davis AC
crpted by Pre>bytcry.

ctlted DS I'TeSDSItTS.
Wheeling, W. Va. Oct. 2i.-Tbc com
mitteo on education of the Prcsbytcry of
Lexington submitted the renewal of a
proposition made by United States Sena-
tor EiEins and ex-senator II. G- Davis,
four years ago, but which at that time
was not formally accepted.
The offer, which is now rene wed with still
more liberal Inducements, Contcnlplates the
founding of 4 Presbyterian college at
Elkins. and tile two gentlemen named
propose To- contribute $40 900 in cash and
the grounds for the institution.
The Prcsbytcry, after enthusiastic cuIi-
sderation, accepted the proposition and
unanimously extended their grateful aT-
precia tion. authorizing their committee
Ia present the matter 10 The next Synod
of Virginia at its approaching session.
in Charleston. W. Va. ana In the mean
time To make immediate steps toward
raising the funds.
The proposition stands aS follows
Messrs. Davis and Elkins win contribute
$40, 900 and Il suitable site for the rognda-
tion of college at Elkins in the Presby-
terry OF Lexington and under the control
of the Presbyterian church, Ike sum
in money to be raised by the church.
The evening times., 1895-10-24
CP-TO-DATE WIFE.
NoImmigram Girls w ould DO for This
wIdUwrr.

New York, Oct. IA man with c"un-
tenancc scanned and a beard whitcned With
age and logged out in Sunday clothes that
were the stylc two generations ago, walked
into the office of the Labor bureau, at the
Battery. yesterday, and said that he was
i'm search of Il wife.
u am Owen Merritt said he, land
twice a widowcr. l have II nice farm near
Scranton, Pa, well stacked With cows,
pigs and chickens, besides money in the
bank. | have n line home to offer the
right kind of woman. Tic woman l would
marry must be young. good-looking, stylish
and every way modern
He stated that his first wife died in 1864
and his second in 1894. Matrun Boyle
waved her hand in the direction OF the
ronmrul of immigrant girls in the bureau.
..No. no." said the wife-seeker, shaking
his head; ..none of them. The girl marry
must be up-to-date."
The iarmcr said his third wife must wear
puffed sleeves and a big hat with waving
feathers. Mr.. Merritt told Matron Boyle
that he would mai ke her a handsome present
ir she would assist him to find his ideal
of n wife. He promised to call again in
q few DAYS.
The evening times., 1895-10-24
American Composer., Fr,cud

The Manuscript Society has become a
most important factor in the musical life
OF New York and In its successful er-
forts TO champion the cause of the Ameri-
can composer has increased its member
ship to 500, the names OF Scharwenka,
Paur, Seidl. Damrosch figuring promi-
nently on the list. The new clubhouse,
formally TO be opened next month with an
exhibition of very valuable manuscript.
is intended TO serve as headquarters for
musicians of the whole country. Four
public and six private concerts, also
receptions 10 musical celebrities are pla nned
for the season. Mr.. Ernest Lent. of No.
1898 COrcoran street, as honorary cores
pondving secretary for this CITY. Will
receive and forward applications for
membership.