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Robbing in Arizona

PHOENIX. Ariz., April 19.-The resi-
dence of j. l.. B. Alexander. clerk of
supreme court, was burglarized last ng &;
$3.50. gold watch and chain are gone. a
party is suspected and will be arrested
when found.
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A Big Failure

BOSTON, April 19.-It is announced
that BALDWIN Bros. & Co., brokers, with
branches in over fifty New England cities
and in New York, have suspended, owing
and other stocks. A statement has not been
made.
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american Society In Bosto

LONDON, April 19.-The Standard, in
an editorial, applauds the idea of an
American society in London, and COM
pares with the very different treatment of
Englishmen in America to that of Amer
leans in England.
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in progress in this city astonished many
visitors, especially those who had never
been here before or not for several years.
Expressions of surprise were heard con-
Stantly
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The Thetis st San D,evo

SAN DIEGO, April 19.-The coast sur
vey steamer Thetis arrived this noon
from the Lower California coast and will
remain in port about two weeks before
proceeding to Mare island.
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Coming by Sea

SAN FRANCISCO. April i9.-Passeu-
gers on the steamer Coos Bay for Los
Angeles: j. J. Hammil, VIM. Quee and
wife, e. Quee, L. +. Parsons.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The bidder should attach list to his or their
bid or bios specifying the price per foot.
pipe materials. etc, aud assorted lumber.
doors. windows, ETC., referring to same in
their bid as 'Per list her to attached" A.
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he THROUS CARDS At THE PRIEST
4 CONDEMNED MURDERER GROWS ENRAGEp AT
THE FATHERS ATTEMPT TO CONSOLE HIM
SPEECH To TIE COURT.

4 coNnrMxED MURDERER GROWS ENRAGED AT
THE FATHERS ATTEMPT TO CONSOLE HIM
SPEECH To THE COURT
Judge IippIncott. In tho Court OF oyer and Ter
miner Jersey CITY. yesterday sentenced Patrick
Sheehsn OF Bayonne to be hanged until dead on
August g. between tho hours OF 10 and o'clock.
sheehan was convicted on Friday OF the murder or
Dietrich H. Garbs Bayonne llquor-dealer on
April Z When asked by the Court II he had any
thing to say why sentence should not be pronounced
sheehan said: Il am not much Of talker. Your
Honor | fear not death. II IL a thing that all
men mus, meet Blu, Will say am greatly sur
ursei AT the verdict brought In by the jury yester
dav morning. | was more greatly surprised at the
evidence given a, the trial by Policeman Hunter, OF
DAyonrc | am ready to say before this tribunal
tha; never sad any such thing 70 Hunter as testi-
fled 10 by him. He has perjurel himself | have
no fault - md with Your Honor; II Is your duty
20 administer the law and uphold II. With out the
law there Is no citizenship"
Shcchan's speech vas Immediately followed by tho
sentence
When he last word said. Sheehan. In a trem-
bllng p!trn, voice. gaspei: THAT Is all. sup
pose a., -, ,,..h..
lie was then taken 20 the county jail. and father
smith or = Joseph's Roman Catholic Church.
visited him 10 orer words Of consola ton The sight
Of pay,ug-caris at Father Smith. Sheehan cursed
and sworc At him and acted violently win many
o,fhs ne declared he dil not want any priest near
him Father Smith retired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
ARRESTS At CONEY ISLAND
THE DIXON ERNE FIGHT PREVENTED BY THE
FOTIcE-YOUNG CORBErr AND EDDY
pIEKCE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY.

THE DIXON ERNE FIGHT PREVENTED BY THE
rorlcE-YoUNG CoRBETr AND EDDY"
PIERCE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Tim, the attitude Of the authorities toward the
MANAGEMENT Of the Seaside Athletic Club no.,
without It's erfec, on the public was plainly manifest
by the size OF the attendance last night. scarcely A
thousand people being present In the arena at the
opening bout-that OF Young Corbeit. OF San Fran
cisco and Eddie Pierce. OF NewYork. In the
third round Corge,t got in right hand punch on
he law and knocked Pierce down and out. The
notice under Captain Clayton. Immediately CAM
bcrcd through the ropes and arrested the principals
ami seconds The seconds for Corbett were billy
Galagher "Rrly" Delaney and Jim McCabe
wife Pierce was seconded by DAME! Corcoran
"Iimmv" Ross ani Archie Hadien. Jim Hurst
m. referee. and Bob" Sto. the tmekeeper. were
also arrested The police refused to allow the
p.xon-Erne bout to 20 at first but after few
moments decided TO reconsider and at 80 Erne
entered the ring Then Frederick Burns stepped
into the ring and announced that Dixon and Erne
we're ready to fu!h their contract. but ae the police
refused 10 allow the bout proceed there would
he no contest Dixon's manager. Tom O'Rourke
then announced: 81 am here with nay man and
readv e proceed II the club will undertake TO give
bonds protecting my man In the courts
ON behalf OF the club. sparrow" Robertson stated
that the club WAS ready TO protect the men. but the
police would not allow the bout to 80 on This was
requests for a return OF entrance money.
fsw minutes later Jim" Kennedy. the cluo
manager had talk with Newman Ernes man
agcr and O'Rourke. Dlxon's manager. ORourke
then called for Parson Davies to be referee. Hurst
having been taken to the station house. Kennedy
then stepped INTO the ring and Dixon and Erns pro-
ceaI.d To sirip Thereuuon Inspector Murphy and
captain Cayton stepped into the ring and an, an
nolinced their decision OF arrestng the men the
n,oment they stood up Burns then said that the
c.ub would assume All legal responsibility for the
IoNlnc but that the officers would not allow the
bout 10 proceed The then shook hands ana
O'Rourke. Dixon's manager. told the crowd 10 apply
# No 40 Court-st., and the entrance money would
he refunded The principals and managers then left
n ring and the spectators went out Into the dark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
ROSEBERY,S DOWNFALL NEAR.
THE PREMIER CONFEsSEs THAT DEFEAT
Is CLOSE AT HAND.

LIBERALS so DIsHEARTENED THAT AN OVER
wHELMING PARTY DISASTER is IMMINENT
A uNIoNrsr VICTORY IN INvERNEss-sHIRE
-HARcoURT AND A HIGHLANDER. -
London. June l5.-Many have been the asser-
tions and denials that Prime Minister RoseDery
was anxious to lay down the cares OF office, but
the first authoritative statement was made yes
terday. when Lord Rosebery himself confessed In
q speech in the Clerkenwell district both his de-
sire to retire from the Premiership and that the
time was near when the Government would De
overthrown He said that among the many
castles In the air in which he INDUCED was one
for the day when he should be released from his
post This day. he added was not remo'e'
though It's nearness might be overestimated This
utterance comedies with what Cabinet Minis
ter remarked about his personal arrangements.
He said
Official work after Parliament rises ! intend to to
take long absence from England. ana snaii nave
time TO return to my old studies
The same feeling OF conviction Of the collapse
OF the party In the corning elections pervades
the Liberals Unless some thought such as the
political resurrection Of Mr.. Gladstone should re-
animate the party they will enter the campaign
50 dlsprited that their defeat Will be an over
wholming disaster. The present position or the
party Is So critical that every by-elect.on mas
become rnomcntous. The result OF the election
In Inverness-shire which was made necessary Dy
the resignation Of Dr. MacGregor, who recently
in the House OF Commons announced his dlsSatiS-
faction with the Government proposals IN regaru
10 crofter legislation, is severe blow 10 tne
Government. Even if the Liberal candidate, Mr.
MacRae had been elected. the Government
would have been uncertain OF his vote. He Is
croftcr advocate and pure Celt. He was sent 10
London on a land daputa,on to sec Sir william
Vernon Harcourt the Chancellor Of the Ex-
cheuuer who thinks the crofter question nui-
sance Sir william used rough language to the
deputation. whereupo1 Mr. MacRae said:
You should not swear the Hielanders. More
over there are others VINO can swear as wei as
YOU Tam your Government and tam your biIis
Harcourt'
Sir William was dumfounded for moment. Dut.
recovering from his amazement, laughed hearuy
nj the outbreak of the Highland delegate.
The result Of the by-election In Inverness
shire held To fiji the vacancy In the House OF
Commons caused by the resignation or Dr:
Donald MacGregor. Liberal was announced
late this afternoon. The Liberals have lost the
constituency the vote standing Mr.. BalNe.
rnionist 3lG4; Mr.. MacRae. Liberal. 2,5l4.
One ~ the ballot boxes was burned last even
Ing but this will not affect the result. The large
ness Il the Jnlonist majority $50. VIII strength
on the .rcton Of the Liberal party when IS
demanding the early dissolution ot the House
II Commons At the last election DR.. Macjregor
was returned by majority Of 3's. IL VIII mus
be seen that the Unionist gain in the district
-
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the NEU-BRTTSUTCK JdIL-BEEthFES
BELIEF THAT TIE ESCAPE WAS rLNNNED To
SHIELD Az ALLEGED INcENDihKY NoHE
nE ,rIII. II.GIrINLs HIN NAI,II IiI-n-

BELIEF THAT THE ESCAPE WAS rLNNNED To
SHIELD An ALLEGED INcENpihRY NONE
or THE FtGITIvEs REcAPrt RED.
The plot by which eight prisoners broke out q
the M.llescN County jan at ew-Bruns"lck. y D..
early Friday morning. made clear y"st"rday
by the discovery ot letters In the pockets Of the
coat left by Frank Williams. one Of tn" fusitv"s.
The letters showed that the chief plan was 20 re-
lease Fisher Williams and Kelly. the alleged FIRE
bugs. who were the only witnesses against Michael
Barry. a ward politician. who mas been In jail for
a month. charyel with being the leader of gang
OF incendi~ries. Barry's friends. 1t is now said.
planned the escape
Sheriff Seryiss ailo prisoners 10 De supplied
with occasional meals by friends from outside. In
a basket tha; In time were two
knives filed like SAWS The three witnesses against
Barry allowed ive others. among them the alleged
murderer. Stefank- flee with them. but Barry
who. 1t s alleged all along familiar with the
details OF the plan. made effort to get away.
for with Fisher. Williams and Kelly gone there
no case against him.
This morning II. y. COOK. counsel for Barry. dc
manded immediate ir.al OF hls client. Prose
cutor Adrain opposed the motion
1t is now known mat the eiSh; men were taken
away IN a carriage which was waiting for them
the jail.
Nearly every constable in Mddlesex County has
been pressed INTO service 10 trace the fugivcs. but
far clew TO them has been reported The
Sheriff is greatly worried the matter, the
prisoners were In his charge ana hc viii have TO
stand trial for allowing them 10 escape. There Is
old Law which. II enforced would causo him 10
stand trial for murder In place o. tho alleged mur
derer who srapci He has not yet offered u re-
ward but says he will pay one II any OF the men
caught
The hole which the fuPitves sawed IN the roof
OF the Jail has been covered with tin.
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NO MATCH FOR ARMOR.
WHEELER STERLING PROJECTILES FAIL
TO SMASE A PLATE.

REMARKABLE TESTS AT INDIAN HEAD IN WHICH
BOTH SHELLS AND ARMoR DEMONSTRATE
THEIR ExCEILENCE-A NOVEL. TIME
FUSE TRIED WITH GOOD RESULTS
Washington. June l5.-At the Indian Head
proving grounds to-day two shots were iired
from four-inch rife at the typical five and one
half inch curved plate representing the 'urre's
protecting the eight-nch battery Of the Brook
lvn Oregon and Massachusetts. Specially
selected whecler-Sterling projectiles weigh
ing thrty-three pounds were used. but
they were no match for the armor
The first shot. which was fired with
velocity Of LA feet a second. and was calcu-
lated to crack the plate penetrated three inches
and was then smashed to pieces doing no dam
age to the armor The second shot. with veloc-
ity of . 900 feet a second. was designed to per
furate the plate but II only managed To get its
point in four and ore-half inches and there 1t
stuck unharmcd. This remarkable ana
wholly unprecedented demonstration Of the thor
oughness Of the test. The shell. by remaining
uninjured. proved itS own excellence. ana Inc
plate showed its complete capacity to resist the
contract halstic tests. The armor VIII be
promptly placed the ships.
\ thireen-!nch armor-pierc'ng pro)ecthe
Weighing 100 pounds and representing the last
lot Of fifty of 400 similar shells for use on the
big battleships was fred at seven-inch nickel
steel plate under service conditions. These are
designed 10 pierce armor % that character ana
then explode In tie interior OF vessel or the
entire order $50 had already been accepted. ana
there il little doubt that the one fired to-day
will fulfil the requirements. though II is so deep
In a sand-bank which IL entered after break
Ing through the plate. that II will take day or
two 10 dig il out and examine il for possible de-
fects.
Novel time-fuses adaptable to all shells were
tried to-day with complete success Their object
IS to fire the explosive contained In the shells NJ
certain moment after II leaves the gun In the
device tried today an amount Of liquid Is forced
by a plunger actuated by spring from on"
chamber 10 another. the time being governed by
the size OF variable aperture between the
chambers the piston beginning To act the
instant the pressure in the gun reaches GER
tain point When the piston reaches the end or
its stroke hammer is released and the explosive
charge Is detonated. This ingenious device was
found to meet every condition required In prac-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
CARL BROWNE AND usS COyEY MARRIED

Maseillon Ohio June lS-Car Browne and Miss
Mamie Coxey. crstwhile Goddess Of Peace OF the
Commonweal Army. secretly married iast
evening by Justice Folger. The bride ana eroo u
separated after the ceremony with the expectation
o! keeping the fao; to ihcmfe.ycs until the Fourth
OF Ju.y. when they weIc 20 have another and spec
tacular marriage in WASHINGTON. The groom "a
forty-fvc years OF ago. and the bride eighteen.
They have been infatuated with each Other for a
year. and ii was this that led To the rupture he
tween Browne and his former chief coxcy has been
away from home for several days. The grOom's
wedding garments consisted Of leather ana
trousers he wore the march 20 Washington The
bride simple white dress.
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THF STrDETT COcHRAv IupROTTNG.

Princeton. y. J.. June l5-Garrctt 60. hran. OF '9S
tho student who whs shot b. the negro John Collins
showed considerable improvement to-day. lni was
able 10 walk about his room at the lnnrmary and 10
converse with th~ attend ints and physicians. II"
seemed brighter and more cheerful than he hiS been
any day since the shooting. and Dr Denton hopes
10 be abe 20 TAX, nm 10 his home AT WillaTsport
Penn. hy Tuesday Wednesday ~ next week
Senator j. Henry Cochran. father Of the w)unIeI
student. arrived here his morning and sieni the
day with his son. Hr went 10 New YORK tO-niBht 10
consult with Dr. Bun concerning the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
RrrGErS sorHoMoeES MAI or ~ TROUBLE

New brunswick. June II (SpccaD 1t Is probable
that many members ~ the sophomore cass of Rut-
gers wi so be in df ,ulty with he "a uliy
ana possibly with the ppic" authorltics Of New-
Bruins wick. At midnight on Friday night the sopho-
mOrcs gave their annual cremation the old circus
grounds IN this city There large crowd pres
en-. Abou, a dozen members Of ih. class At
tired women There were also three professional
female ballet dancers from NewYorK ani these de-
lighted the spectators with high-k!cking and spit
dancing The tact that these g.r.s participated In
The "Acrc.sc- VA not known - the faculty until
lai" today Tn" faculty viii IN all probab lify take
action tho matter.
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SUITS By COLIIA STRTITORS

THREE OF THEM WANT &Noao EACH DAMAGES
FROM THE PACIFIC NAIL COMPANY.
San Francisco June l5.-Three different suits each
for 10000 damages will be filed in the United
States Court this morning by Colima passengers
against the Pacific Mail Company. The suits VIII
be based on the testimony of survivors that IN"
cargo not properly slowed and ihat the oinc'fs
made no EFFORT TO save the passengers. The fhct
that ufe-nrcseryers were kept from all Is also al
legged and set forth to sustain the charges OF n"g-
eence on the part OF the company. AL witnesses
before the BOARD Of Inquiry have been subpoenael
4 bitter contest is expected
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rWO FIRES ~ LYyN. MASS

Lynn. Mass, June IA fierce fire in district
crowded with old wooden structures. between Mar
ket-st and centril-ave.. at $3.50 o'clock this morning
caused .osscs amounting to 500 The Insurance Is
about two-thlrGs. The fire started In the second
story OF Boyd Brothers building on Central-ave
used a potato chip factory ana was caused 10y
spontaneous combustion Another fire occurred at
i215 d. IN. in two wooden buildings Sca-st
owned by r. 4. Newhal The aggregate loss Is
tl,VOJ
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COLLdpSF or 4 RaILROAD BBIDGE

Grand Rapids. Mich. June l5.-Part OF the Chicago
and West Michigan bridge the steamboat
channel in the souh"rn part Of this city gave at
1890 o'clock this morning. and several persons were
injured one perhaps fatally. The railroad company
having plies driven 10 strengthen the bridge.
which is approach to the main bridge over Grand
River. 4 freight train on the bridge ana It's
crew and about twenty-five spectators were on the
railing ana footpath when the latter gave way.
letting :he crowd into the channel. twenty feet
below. Michael Davis. aged slaty-two years. re-
cevcd a gash In the head and severe Internal in
inrics. snd he may die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
IJ4EiM4 RcPUBLYCAYS ASTfH.

Birmingham. Ala. June II tspeciaD Alabama
Republicans are actively in the field for SO. and
for Governor Mckinley for President. Nine Re
publican clubs met here to-day and orgarzed n
district league by the election OF Dr. j. w. Hughes
president and Jesse Shaw secretary. The conven-
ton elected william Vaughan. 7. II. Adrch. Henry
Hall and II. Lowe as delegates TO the convention
OF Republican clubs at Cleveland on June ~
Adrch IL the Republican contestant from the lAth
Alabama Congress District The deega ton s solid
for Mckinley.
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Mr.. MANY 4 CtvDIDtTE FOG SkvATOR

Watcriown. y. Y. June 15.-Ex-Spcakcr Gcors" IL
Malhy. of ogdens5nre has announccl that he -
candidate for senator from the s. I.awrence-Franh-
lin dietricf
Parties dissatisfied with tie apportIonmcnt made
by the s. Lawrence County supervisors Tuesday
have served notice the chairman OF the board
that they vii. appeal 10 the supreme Court Tor Il
new division. claiming that tho present one l. un-
necessarily unequal and does not follow the Ines or
the Constitution Vance l.. Abbott - attorney Tor the
1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
CiuFROY MIL WFdVFPS on STRIKE.

Clinton. Mass. June 1.-THE l25 weavers In the
Cameron Mil left work yesterday. The Immediate
cause OF the strike Is the fact that these weavers
heretofore. each running two looms OF outing cloth
and two OF Elngham have been compelled by the
company 70 run tmrcc oons OF ou.ns S.o.u ~,
outing cloth H. much more difficult than g.ngham
and that the pay Is about 81 less per week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
10 BELIEVER ~ INSURANCE SOCIETIES.

Samuel Thompson. \f No. G17 Garfe.d-ave. Jersey
CITY IS not a believer in Insurance companies. Re-
Gently his wife made application 10 company FOR
"A policy making her husband the beneficiary. Yes
terday a physician. behalf Of the insurance com
pdny visited Mrs. Thompson to examine her physi-
cal condition. While the physician was making the
examination Thompson, Who had been drinking.
came home He drove the Doctor out OF the house
and beat his wife terribly As soon as she could
escape from him she fled TO Justice or the Peace
Frank Heard. ana caused the arrest OF her hns-
band
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
TUO MORE TICTIMS or THE TROLLEY.
A WOMAN AND HER LITTLE GRANDSON KILLED
IN WIIILAMspORT PENN.

-. Wilhamsport Penn. June i5-Mrs Nelson y.
Byers wife Of a prominent iumberman OF this city.
and her 4-year-od grandson. Nelson u. Allen, of
Bufralo y. y were killed b. beng struck by a
trolley this morning
Mrs Bycrs had crossed the street - speak -
n ncighbor and the boy followed her. The httI'
fellow started 10 return home and wa crossing
the track in front Of A trolley when h4s grand
mother ran to save nim. She stumbled ana i'll
as she reached him. and both Were crushed be
meath the car Mrs i;yers was instantly Killed.
while tho boys skull was crushed and he d"l an
hour afterward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
CHIyAHAN HIRED BY THE GOVERNMENT

Boston. June I3.-Moy Yoy. Chinaman. Of this
cltv mas been appointed by the Treasury Depart
ment as an Interpreter the Canadian border. lie
" be urder the supervision OF Collector Smal.ey. Of
the burlington NiJ district. Moy foy " thirty years
old and ha born IN san FrinclcO.
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4 crSgOMS COLLECTOR DIES AT ms DISK
baltimore. June i5-H II. Dashieil, collector OF
customs at the port OF Crished. Md. died to-day
OF leart failure He expired sitting at his desk In
the custom house. lie was sixty-eight yeaTs old.
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THE NEWS OF EUROPE.
PREMIER RIROTS TRIUMPH
MAGIC EFFECT OF HIS REFERENCE TO 4
FRANCO RUSSIAN ALLIANCE

TO BF, TAKEN AT THE KEEL FErn1A
A POSSIBLE MEETING OF BISMARCK AND GLAD
sToNE-DocK IMPROVEMENTS AT LIVERPOOL
AND soUTHAMPToN-THE WEEK IN PAR
LTAMENr-How MEssRs. BALFouR AND
CHAMBERLAIN DIFFER AS TO DIS
SOLUTION ANOTHER BRITISH
PROTEcTORATE-MME. PATHS
RE-ENTRY OTHER MrsI.
CAL AND DRAMATIC
ToPIcs-RowING AND
YACHTING NOTES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
NOT EASILY SCARED.

Superintendent McKelv~y and other "iiiciais
had Il conference with william at the Fourth
Precinct Station late last night. Commissioner
Wellrs said to him:
Henry. We know well enough that you killed
your father Why not own up You1 be found
out sooner or later?
Have you any proof" demanded The sns.
pected man cooy. Did anyone see mo XII
him"
THAT won't make any difference, replied the
Commissioners "BOchmann was not seen Wnen
he turned the gas on Knaape ana Seins in
Williamsburg last February, but he has son" up
for life Greenwald was not seen To XIII Lyman
Weeks. but he was hanged for 1t Just the same
You are on danger ous ground. ana you'd bet
ter throw yourself on our mercy
"Weu | don't think | Will, responded Henry
grlmly s.. o,
ave more than twenty years. IL Is said h was
worth $3.50 600 made In various speculative en-
ternrsses In which ne was always shrewd. Dur
ing the closing years OF his life he had devel-
oped miserly habits, and there was good deal
~ dssension In the family. The police nre work
ing on the theory that the old man had made
h,s viii dsinheritng william and another son
now confined In an insane asylum. and making
Walter. his favorite son. the sole legatee.