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The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

We wish to state to our patrons that One Minute Cough cure is safe and re- liable remedy for children troubled with cronp, colds, hoarseness and lung trou- bles. It is pleasant to take and quickly cures. Edgar F. Hawley, NeWtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

In these days of telephone, telegraph, electricity and steam, people cannot af- ford to wait days or as many hours for relief. This is our reason for offering One Minute Cough cure. Neither days, nor hours, nor even minutes elapse before relief is afforded. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15
WHY OUR GREAT CLEAR
 ING OUT SALE?

Simply this Our stock of Slippers and Fine Winter Shoes must be sold make room for Spring and Summer Goods No consideration of profit will stand the way clean sweep IS not reduction but clean sweep It is reduction clean cut instances down to half absolute
 This list will give partial idea what we mean by Clear ling Out Sae
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

{ "a
 Rev MT Zeiter is scheduled to preach in shelton, next Sunday evening.
 The Aid Society of the East Village Methodist church held sscap and don key sociableo at the residence of MT and Mrs 5. D. Sharp on Tuesday evening, February 5, 1895. The weather was par ticularly cold with strong northwest wind blowing, but this did not hinder a goodly number from attending Those who went anticipating a merry time were not disappointed, ,::for the enjoyment more than paid for the cost and effort of attending. Among those present from out of town were MT Goodsell and family of Newtown, and Mrs Beardsley and Mrs Du Bois of Brooklyn.
 Sunday school next Sunday at 12 30 p. n. Preaching service at l.3O D. n. Subject, Criticism in its various capac- tiles. 7
 On Tuesday evening, February 19, the Aid Society will hold it's next sociable at the residence of Mr and Mrs John Haw- kina. The admission including refresh- ments will be 10 cents. H the evening selected should prove unpleasant, the social will De postponed till the next
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

Charles Winton had runaway, Tues day night. Ills sleigh tipped over near Daniel Camps. He found his sleigh, minus the:horse, near the late Charles B. Nichols at Cold Spring.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15
AsPETUCk.

While Frank Sherwood was unloading ice his horses ran away. Fortunately they were stopped with little damage.
 Clarence and Clifford Banks and sister, Annie, have been guests of Miss May Freeborn.
 The mail failed to connect on Friday on account of the severe storm.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15
A GOOD PLACE TO GET INSURANCE.

A GOOD PLACE TO GET INSURANCE.
 There is no doubt there is fire bug at work in Bridgeport, as the recent fires prove. Fires are bad things always, but when one carries insurance they lose their calamitous character. How often one hears of building burning. the insurance on which had expired a day or so previous to the fire. If you own property you can afford to have it insured. Ask Anderson & Mead, 277 they represent and the rates. They write large portion of the East Side in- surance and can take care of you to ad- vantage.
 | COL HEFT GOES TO THE CONSOLIDATED. l Col Heft, the en.erprising president of the Bridgeport Traction Go. is to become electrical supervisor of the Consolidated railroad. This is an important position, when it is remembered that the company is operating over 1500 miles of track, all of which will !be under his supervision when electricity has finally supplanted steam in it's operation.
 SUDDEN DEATH OF DIR A. NJ. PORTER. | Dr A. M. Porter, formerly a magnetic physician well known in the Park City, passed away suddenly at Port Jefferson, l.. l., while on visit there. He was talk en suddenly with pneumonia, but refused to call physician. A wife survives him who is daughter of L. s. Brocious' I The high school is badly crowded. The board of education will try and mend matters by opening two rooms on the third floor.
 Rev H. M. Sherman of St PauPs is giY ing series of "Instruetions in Confirma tion,n the addresses following the Sun day school session.
 One Charle Crafts has evidently been travelling in too fast class
 While GrLceryman Clark O
 Iranistan avenue, was away on Saturday the young man boldly helped himself t, l RACO ouG ol bhC hOuCy DGICCLlN
 Arnold was put on track of the thief an' finally got confession out of Grafton
 He had hid the money in a. snow bank
 where it was found aud returned to tn owner. Crafts is supposed to be abou 20 years old-old enough to know better
 The blizzard has given the Tractio
 Company lots of trouble, especially O , their Southport branch. They had som l in a snow bank, which were dug out O } Sunday, and by Monday morning tn 5 line was said to be open. This storr
 has made more or less damage to tn
 rolling stock.
 l W. D. Cook 6 Son, the Water stree fish dealers, gave away, this week, 500 } pounds of haddock to the poor people. On Sunday Harbor Master McNeil re ported the Sound frozen for two mile
 out all the way up from Stamford.
 Cards have been issued announcing tn marriage of Miss Margaret E.. daughte ' of Mrs Bridget Lennon, to Joseph Coles 1, to occur on Tuesday morning, at l o'clock, February 26, from the Sacre Heart church.
 Charles Garfield of Center street cam
 down stairs in a hurry, the other day , and is now doctoring broken wrist.
 Switchman George Clute paid a call 8 the Emergency hospital on Monday. Fl had some fingers squeezed between thos orual frnioht huuporo
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15
ANOTHER TRIBUTE TO MISS PROVISIONS
 MEMORY.

$ z ANOTHER TRIBUTE TO MISS BROWNsoN's
 MEMORY.
 Tue death of Miss Edith E. Brownson, aged 19, daughterof Henry I. Brownson, occurred on Thursday, the 7th inst, at 3 D. m. Miss Brownson had been an in- valid for three years, having never re- covered from an attack of the grip. She spent year in Baltimore, Md, and re- turned apparently much improved, but the changeableness of our New England climate, together with the inroads made by the disease, have slowly sapped her young life. She was confined to her bed but four days and sank to rest so quietly as to seem like gentle sleep. The funeral took place at her fathers house on Monday, the 11th, at o'clock, Rev MT Bowles of St Paul's church of- ficiating. Her brother and three cousins acted as pail bearers. She was beloved by all who knew her, for her sweet, un- assuming manner, and the many and beautiful floral offerings which covered her casket, were fitting tributes to her who loved the bright blossoms so we'll. She is survived by and aged grandmeth- CT, father, one brother and two sisters who wish to return thanks for the many expressions of sympathy received in their hour of trial, made all the harder to bear through the terrible storm and severity of the weather.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

Hot of Mems Calf Favore Shoes Narrow Widths Hand and Machine sewed made to sell from S4 50 close them out at 1 99 pair The chance lifetime get high grade goods for almost nothing. Every pair must go
 Kespyour this space after SsSS and at the same time we are trying to make customers.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

Ms Burton Sherman of Walkers Farms, who has been quite i'll with pneu. monia, is convalescent.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

when in Danbury get dinner at the Pratt House, 20 Elm street. Why? Be- cause they conduct first-class restau- rant, nice and clean.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

The most remarkable cures of scrofula on record have been accomplished by Hoods SarsapariIla This medicine is unequalled for diseases of the blood. Take only Hoods.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

Herbert 5. Clark of Meriden has visit ed his parents at Hawleyyille.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

Mrs E. L. Johnson is at stockbridge.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

Hoods pills are hand made, and DOT. feet in proportion and appearanoe.26e.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15

MeaIine soap cures chapped hands.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15
MONROE.

A MONROE CITIZEN IN THE GOLDEN STATE.
 We have been favored by J. c. John son with an itinerary of his trip from January 27 to February 5. Sunday, January 27, he passed at San Francisco. Thursday, the 31st, he was at Los Angeles Friday, February l, at Santa Barbara, Saturday, the 2d, at Riverside, Wednesday,, the 9th, at San Diego. We have also been favored with copies of several of California's leading journals through his thoughtfulness.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15
h Fairfield County.
HUNTINGTON.

DEATH OF MISS EDITH ELIZABETH
 BROWNSON
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15
THE 

NEW YORK TOOTH GROWN DENTISTS,
 s5 Bank St.. Bohls Block. 4th Floor Waterbury, Conn.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
kne-FlY,ng in China.

Letters in the China papers refer to;
the beginning of the ''Lite season" a
correspondent 81 Chinanfu writes: u;
have been more than usually interested,
this season in noticing the various.
shapes OF the kites flying in the air or.
exposed for sale at the city gate. The
most artistic 1 have seen was IN the
shape Of brilliant red butterfly two
feet or more across the wings, which
was really beautiful as il gracefully
Aoatea high up in the air. Another
which struck me specially was in the
form Of dragon fly, Will, long, spind-
ling body and 5roaa.spreading wings.
The serpentine kite seems to be one
of tho higher artistic efforts. The
common herd consist Of representa-
tions OF human figures, shapes Of flies,
beetles, cicadas, etc. The other day,
returning from the city, I saw for the
first time small kite made to simu-
late mud turtle. Imagine such .
groveling creature soaring aloft as "
LIGHT and airy thing g!;-London News.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
Hap Worked in Six.

Hiss Ada Swift, q siEtaca-ye!r-oid
DAUGHTER Of Mr.. aad Mrs. ]. N.
Swift, Of Waycross, Ga, formerly OF
Stockton, executed beautiful silk
and satin map OF Georgia for the art
exhibition the womar's department OF
the Atlanta Exposition.
The flag is i've feet wide aud six
feet long. It is correct map OF the
State, giving the shape and position
OF each county in appropriate colors,
and containing the railroads Of the
State. The coast Of Georgia aud The
Atlantic Ocean are very beautifully
executed, and the islands are repre-
sented very correctly. The rivers OF
the State are represented by lines ol
black silk neellework. and the rail-
roads are in red silk ncedievorK. At
lanta is made conspicuous in the laaln
by diagram Of the city.
Miss Swift did not al first intend
that the map should be exhibited at
the exposition, but when it was In
isled yesterday her frienls and ac'
quaintanccs complimented he= very
highly aud suggested that it be sent
to the exposition. The flag will be
forwarded to the exposition nex!week
over the Plant system aud the South
ern Railway. Atlanta Constitution.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
.THE PERPETUAL wCOtNG,
2 Ilrii void cian1rs a. NJ feet

The dull world cIau:rs at NJ feet
And asks 10y hand aoa helping swcct;
And wonders when The time shall be
I'll lea"e of dreaming dreams OF thea.
1t blames ne coming soul and time
Ind sending nint:2 bits oi rhyme:
A-w1oing q thee still.
Shall make answe-? This it is:
7 camp beneath thy sa!axies
OF starry thoughts and shining deeds;
And, seeing new ones, must needs
Arouse t,v speech to tell thee, dear,
Though thou art nearer. am near
A-wooi1g of thee still.
7 feci t@y heartbeat next mine owns
It's music hath :. richer tone.
I redscover in Shine eyes
A balmier, dewier paradise.
In sure thou art a rarer girl
And 50 I seek thee, finest pearl
A-wooins Of thee still.
With i!o3l OF roses OF thy lips
Calss daubt my re,rbirS,-sonetAing slips
Between thy oveliEess and me-
50 commonplace. SO fond 81 thee.
81. sweet. kiss is waiting whe-o
That last Gle stopped thy lovers prayer
A-wooins Q; thee still.
When lew light falls upon thV face
": claddcned sou! dis:orGs some trace
o. God. or angel, never seen
II o,hr- days OF >l.a;is AMI sheen.
Nc'cr may such rapture die. or less
Than joy like this ny heart con:ess-
A-woOinc Of thee still,
Go then Q seal Of bo2uty, SO
Ftec:-:oo;ed toward The heaven aS!oT.
eIay!!ap. in following. thou shalt see
lie wor;hicr O! Thy loYa and thee.
Ihcu wou!.st not have ne satisfied
C2tii .hoU iov'st Ire--n0nc besi:e-
A-yooins OF thee sill.
This was song OF years ago
OfsIzinS! Now drifting flowers Of snow
Eloom on inc winlow-sil!s rs white
As c-ay-ba&r,' looking through loves light
And holding iiae-ve:ne,l han,,s the while.
IL finds lier !ast-ihe sweetest s.nii=--
A-w2aiES 0; hcr still.
E"gcnc Field, in Chicago Record.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
I5gEcst
=! 9! Rsk!I'z ! F|;;!;;;!IssF
ABSOLUTELY EUEsE

The commissioners appointed by the
Halifax Nova Scoiial Government to
Inquire into the "histo-.Y, causes, AMI
effect Of the coal mine fires OF Pictou
County have Just finished taking cvi-
:ienee. The work Of the commission
waS directed mainly to al iDyestiga-
tion Of the condition O: the Foorl
pit. This mine has been Oh fire IL
one place Or another since the tifties,
and is burning yet. Explosion after
explosion hts occurred, and many
lives have been lost. When FIRE broke
oat in ore lace The miners resorted
to another, sinking Il new SHAFT. 10
avoid tie fire VA au upper level, /"
SHAFT Was sunk aud coal taken out on
the le7cl Immediately b@iow the fire.
Soon the ire came through, ana again
the miners were driven out. Nothing
that tile owners could do ayailel to
drive out the fire, aaa the splendid
mine has been practically abauioncd,
though E little coal is now being taken
out on level below part that is on
fire. Tie object OF tue commission u
70 learn whether something cauuoS be
Gone to save so valuable property ss
the Eon-,l u:
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
RicYcln Records,

People who had paid no attention to
bicycling matters will be surprised to
learn OF the records toc speed ami en-
du-ance which hare lately been made
on the modern wheel. ! rece1S road
record is that OF Holbein, who, en-
July 7th, covered 23I miles in twenty
four hours on roads between London
anl Peterborough. 4 trac..z, record is
that which was made in tMe2ty-fods
hour bicycle race a:Putrey, England.
on June - aul %. In this trial OF
endurance aa;i speed !. c. F0uataine
made 474 miles 1235 yards ID twenty
four hours. But the greatest achieve
ment in the way CT endurance IS that
which was made some week: ago 5y g
Frenchuan named Guret. lie COY
cred SIS miles in tweu*y-ioH: hours
upon Il track. Leaving taa QUESTION
o. endurance all coming do1n 70 the
question Of speed. it VII! ha ia;ezest-
JUG for these who have compared the
speed Of b;cyclists with tac speed Of
horses to note this table:
IN: q. Il mic. | i::il:-
johnson ;:.cvc.sl =, IS 4-5 IL! Is l.23 2-j
Sa!yat,c tG,t:3 iors"t ~ - Ill - i.35 IL
Flying Jio {plear) - l.2s u !.3s u
Hj5.rt J. lpa=erI ,...l.o 3. 80 Il 20! -
Aiix ftcy.t.r, III 81 i.J2 81 2.03 81
It vii! i,e seen from tie foregoing
record that the bicycle nas male fast"
e-timo thau any hosse. either cla-
Mag. pacisg, Or trot:i"3, anls sAe Cur
ious tacs is tia! tue greater the dis
tance the grea5=: ti:e aly::at:gc III
favor Q: til; ccc;is:. --.!ryonaGt.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
a Ssc,. io,. =, ..sE.

TO assist modest. aHI!c;@,: N.u.>r.: II t"s
scccs.stul treatment o. G:S.a-r> pccG.iar -
their sex. q book has bcon prepared C:!Cc: the
direction OF Rev. 4. /. Acf.i:ee. assisted o.
eminent physicians and specialists. entitled
Homo Treatment CT Female Diseases.
The book IS written in simple language.
easily understood. and contains:
1st.-A description OF the female orEanlsn!
2d.-IustrUctions for detecting the sppcoach
OF the menstrual age, and ioc treatment DUR
ing the monthly period, AID 20 insure It's rsG.
C1.- return.
srd-A minute description 0: diseases a,
1ecti0g the genital, urinary and rneu' tc0 a;
oc-s:-s Of women, giving their cause, s. III.
SoI1s and treatment.
A paper edition Of this great book has tee3
prepared, copies Of which can be secured 10"
six cents il postage. Write, Rev. L. l..
McElree, St. Elmo, Tenn.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
4 nucil,SceJcG Invention.

There IS Al Imperative demand for
soloc invention that will prevent tle
escape and waste OF oil in machinery.
While there are many Inventions that
cain to 90 this, ell machiniats are
dissatisfied. and assert that ths want
IS Lot ~ec met. Or one Of the trunk
liDes :uu1lng out OF New York RI IL.
vestigation o. the most exhaustive
sort has been made, resulting in the
discovery that thirty-tAcee Ter cent.
rs the luoricators used IS lo:5. Here
J: :, chance for an inventor 10 make a
fortune. New York Leuger.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
Chicago, III.

From personal knowledge, having used !;
myself and IL NY family, and from the en-
thusiastc coumendation Of numerous GUS
toners, have no hesitancy II proaouncili:;
Tetterine to lie unncaSucably superior 20 any
remedy known 10 me for skin diseases, and
have tried all the well-know'n ones. ! write
this, the only testimonial l have ever give,
tc q arencdy, because I an deeply impre$s't!
with the Extraordinary merits Of Tcttc-inr
c. II. Mcconnell, Mngr. Ecorcrlival U:u.;
stamps. j. 7. sGup5rize, Savannxh, Ga,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
Do Hor 30 M;s:td

By statements regar6insth supposed cnr.>+ivo
iron compounds. Little permanent good re
suits from their use. The greatest good comes
by Increasing the digestive power. Tyner's
tndigestioa it will give comfort at once: in
chronic dyspepsia il will give quick relief
and, with little perseverance,, bring s. rer-
ranent cure. Price 80 cents per bottle. Fo-
salD by al druggists.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29

Slors than 100 canning :acto1ies
have bseu started II North Carolina
this vear, and hereafter 1hera viii
probably be great iucraasz IL the
number Of factories viii. each recur-
ring fruit season throughout the
whole South.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
NEW LANpS FOR OLD

HEN Major har.
si&hs came home
with an empty
sleeve and 81 Vic.
toria Gross society
W . 5 anxious t Q
make much Of him,
for tie exciting ac-
counts Of the little
war in whicI. he
had lost his arm
and performed spe-
cial feats Of valor
had rot vet been
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
keenS Men Poor

for it. The brains are there. but they tio.,'t
seem to work. The trout!e usually begin; in
The stomach Indigestion keeps men POO" b.
cause they don't know they have it, but mag
sound digestion ard g clear he'd. They reg
ulate the entire system. Ask The druggist f0c
a box.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29

FITS stopped free by DR.. MINES GREA,
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days use
Marvellous cures. Treatise anG -. &c trial bot
tie free. Dr.. Kline. G3l Arch ST. Piiila., Pa.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29

It is estimated that 104 persons in
tAis country have perished by mob Vi
oienee sinca March ]st LAST.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
SEA1E CT Cgro, CrTT or TOLEDO,

-, LUcAs Co0STv: }s.
FF.ifTK y. CHENEY nakes oatn that nc :s the
tanioc partner Of the f7In Of =. J. CRESsY d
Co., doing, business il the City Of Toied>.
I?I MY and Sti:e atoresaid, AID ttat saiG firm
LARS for each and every case OF Catarrh tha.
:aa not be cured by the use OF HA LIS CATARRa
CURE FRANK J. CaESEy'
sworn 70 oetore mo S4d subscribed in my
presence, this Gtn day Of December, A. D. 1876
f-} q. W. GLEASON,
! SEAL NoIarU PubG,
1921
6ai's Catareh Cure i taken informally. md
icts directly oa the blood and mucous suriscee
s3 the system. Send cor :estimoniala. free.
Ed. CHENEY % Co., Toledo, O.
- Sold by Druggists, T5c.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29

why Toa SheeId Use Hindercerns.
1t takes out thecerns. and then you have com
So.h surely agood exchange. lie. at druggists
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29

The Mississippi River rea:aei lis lowest
roint at ST. Ioais. NJ. il, til" memory nE
tie oldest inh;s5itaut, All naYig .:!'fu MAS
l...ctiealiy suspended.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29

Mrs. Wir>io,v's &oc-'.iag Strap toc children
:ertirinc softcn7 the guns. reduces nnarnn,a-
lion, uilays pain cures wind collie 2jc. L bottle.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29
ONE EN.EOYS

VA%~ SSASeS ~ - ~
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it IS pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly On the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clesases the sys-
ten cfectually, dispeis colds, head
aches and {evers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ccptable to the stomach, prompt in
lis action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy ard agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 90
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fle syrup co.
sAH FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE, KY. HsW YORK, M
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29

Icn:lla not sct ai1,,. w;i:,olj piso's Cure
tor COnSumptinn. !: always rG"2S.---Mrs. &.
G. MouLToT Ne.d:I:t:n, Mass. Cct. -, Ok
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29

Money sprut n 7arsser's Ginger Tonic
is wei! ;nrestcG. It subdues pain, and brings
better dses:ion. better strength a2d health.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-10-29

Large profits made o2 sraa.
inreStmen1.. Se3d fO".Cu.
:Ges 4 CO. Extraordinary. y. y
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1895-11-06
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

James o. Broadhead, United States
minister to Switzerland, presented to
President Frey his letters of recall.
Charles Benson, aged LOG years, died
at his home in Tioga county, Pa.
Jack Dempsey, the ex-champion mid
die weight pugilist, died in Portland,
Ore, OF consumption, aged 33 years.
Lieut.. Leonard M. Prince, Second in
fantry, U. s. A., died in Chicago from
injuries received in a football game at
Annapolis, Nd. in 1892.
Republicans of the 54th congress will
meet in Washington on the 3Oth inst. to
nominate speaker, clerk, doorkeeper,
sergeant at arms, postmaster and chap
lain for the house.
Wilton Dimock Mott, editor and pro-
prietor of the Milford (Pa.) Dispatch
and associate Judge of Pike county,
died at the age of AZ years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1895-11-06
READY FOR THE JURY.
Holmes Confident Of Acquittal,
Presents No Evidence.
Trial of the Alleged Multi Murderer In
Phtladelphia-Resume Of Proceedings
Defense Think States Case
Ia Weak.

Philadelphia, Oct. 29.-Herman W.
Mudgett, better known as H. H. Holmes,
the self-confessed life insurance swim
dler, and the alleged multi-murderer,
whose supposed crimes have been Il
topic for general discussion the past
several months, was placed on trial
Monday morning in the court Of oyer
and terminer on the charge of having
murdered Benjamin F. Pitzel.
After the formalities in connection
with the opening Of court had been
concluded, the defense asked for a
postponement of the case for 60 days.
This was refused, and the lawyers Of
the defense withdrew, notwithstanding
the courts warning that they made
themselves liable to disbarment.
Holmes refused to accept other coun-
sci, and proceeded to conduct his own
case. The questions he put to the jur-
ors as they came up showed great
shrewdness. Holmes also showed much
skill in his cross-examinations in
Tuesdays sessions. However. he stated
to the court Tuesday evening that