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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-04
The Mint Steal.

ceptance of E. p. Butler and James
Farley as jurors. The jury was sworn
and General Clarke made the open
ing statement, a synopsis of which
will be found below.
The indictment charges the defend
ant with the commission of two
crimes, larceny and embezzlement
The alleged crimes consist of the same
acts or series of acts and the same
witnesses, testimony and occurrences
will establish both crimes as being
committed at one time. The opera
tons of the mint will be illustrated in
the course of the trial to place the
jury in the possession of knowledge
of the Office held by defendant, its
duties, and the opportunities to steal
while i'll said Office.
Clarke explained the duties of Melt
er and Refiner and traced bullion
from the time 1t was received until is
was coined into money. He charged
Jones as having the active superin-
tendency of the Meter and Retiner's
office, as Zabriskie was weak and in
firm man.
Jones had all the opportunities in
the world to take any amount of bull.
Lion, there being no regulations at the
Carson Mint by which persons we're
searched, guarded or checked when
going to and from the Mint.
He expected to show that while
Jones was in charge of the Meter
and Retiner's department $4,000 in
gold disappeared. This would be
proved by competent and disinterest.
ed witnesses.
Clarke detailed the losses as they
occurred from January, 1893, and said
that Jones had quieted the suspicious
Of Harris by telling him that the
amount lost would be recovered in
the slums. aThis," said. Clarke,
Zones knew from experience to be
ie."
@When the original Bodie melt was
received in the Mint it was stamped
Bar No. II, Gold Deposit. It was
found to be silver purchase and
stamped S. P. 164, and the G.. P. No.
II crossed out with cold chisel.
Whoever made the spurious bar for.
got that the melt came into the Mint
as agold deposit and simply placed
upon it S. P. No. 1884,"
He charged Jones with mutilating
the consolidation books and taking
the tags Of bullion and the records of
the consultations from the Mint.
In 1893 the furnaces of the ingot
smelling room were defective and
those in the deposit melting room
we're used. He would prove that the
spurious bar was made in that room.
The figures rs. P. l64" we're stamped
on in the settlement of '93. On the
21st of June, 1893, all the employees of
the Mint, with the exception of those
in the Meter and Refiner's depart.
ment, left the Mint at 4 o'clock in the
AFTERNOON, the latter remained until 6
p. m. At that time they we're melt.
ing slums.
On that day there was trouble in
making the settlement. Melting Of
slums was suspended and secret
melting was carried on for some days
after. This was explained to the as
sayer by saying that they were re.
melting gold deposit No. 10. He
would prove there was no cause for
this and that it was an excuse to cover
up the making Of the spurious bar.
He would show to the jury that
when Jones was appointed to his of
flee he had not dollar in the world,
in fact he was in debt. We will show
to you his salary and that he lived ex.
travagantly and where he made 81 in
salary he spent S5. Also between
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-04
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF Toledo,
LUCAS COUNTY 81

ASSAS SOUNIG.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he IS the senior partner of the firm OF
+. > CHENEY d. Co., doing business
IN the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every caseo.
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK. j CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De
cember, y. ID. 1886.
erM A. w. GLEASON.
(~~) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Send for testimonials, free.
f. j. CHENEY d. Co.,
Toledo, q.
70 Sold by Druggists. Toe.
Mrs. S. IA. Hneley expects u fine
line of Spring suiting and other goods
this week.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-04

Ten cans of tomatoes for S1.QO:
eight cans corn for s1OO; five cans
table fruit s1.0O, at Craighead
grocery store. X
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-04

Mrs. S. M. Henley has secured a
first class dressmaker and is now
ready to do all kinds of work in that
line. *
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02

You can feel the fullest assurance that
you Will get just the Truss your case de-
mands
fair allowance will he made for old
Truss If In coed condition. We can 1T
children as well as adults. Our pneumat G
Truss PADS are great. comfort to those
and they will hold any rupiuIe stcuiS' M
matter how large it may be They " II
last for years ard never get out OF OF der
consultation always free. PERM A.
NENTLY LOCATED at 25S MAIN ST,.
Up STAIRS. over 5 and 10 cent store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
HUNIEIsSvII.I.E.

The "Gipsy Queen Operetta," to be
given at kim Hall Thursday night of
this week for the benefit of the Park
Avenue Baptist church, promises to be
q charming affair. The GipsiSs in their
bright costumes and the Fairies in
dainty white dresses make very pretty
picture. The programme will be divided
in two parts. viz: Part IA Wayside
Gypsy Camp; Part IA Fairy Grotto.
Great pains have been taken I'm provid-
ing scenery FOR this entertainment and
all who attend will not only have the
pleasure of hearing some good singing,
put VIII Sc thing Of beauty which will
be pleasing TO the eye Admission:
Adults. 20 cents: children. 10 cents.
Mr.. |. G. Roberts is moving into his
new brick building corner Highland
and Maltby avcnues, where he viii
both conduct u grocery business and
have his family residence. The store is
now being stocked with goods.
The Parsonage and Aid Society of
Mckendree will meet this afternoon at
Go to the literary and musical enter
fainment Mt kirn Han tonight for the
benefit OF Sturgeon Memorial organ
fnnh. The hail is beautiful.
1t should have been $3.50. not $50" as
appeared N the report of the Local
Ecard meeting to be set aside by the
Councis Tor water mains and improve
msnts to schoolhouses in the ward
The grand concert for benefit of ST.
refers T. T.: church at kim Hail last
night, with best talent and full band.
was highly attractive.
Mrs: NJ II. Holland and little child.
OF West Highland avenue, have re-
turned from Sojourn of seven weeks
with friends and relatives IN New York.
New Jersey and Pennsylvania
some weeks ago while the question OF
changing names was before the public.
1t was thought advisable 10 have the
name OF Clay avenue changed. but on
reheciion 1t was suggested that 1t was
the Slashes.' who said: II had raiber
be right than be president" Now. the
name OF this avenue Is historic. but
me condition thereof needs badly to be
Sci right TO have all things suitable.
me street car line lies the whole extent
OF this thorOughfarc ana it should be
mace right by permanent improvements.
Little Nellie Perry: of Cooke avenue
VINO has been critically ILL., is mproy
ing under the care of DIR. l.. Landlord
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
E.4NNY HORTON Is FREE
The Commission Of LullCy lnql'rIng Into
Tie Case SAYS Sic Is Sane.
SHE WILL NOT RETURN TO HIn ROME
Sae vii! Ncsidc with IL Nurolk Lady
She HnS- Sac ~ GLAD Her PA.
Appronching Nnrringr OF Niss Idn
Holland and Kcv. II. b. White.

Suffolk. Va. Dec. .-tSpec.aD-Fanny
Horton is free. she Is not insane and
Will not be sent to larsu.sh within the
cold. weird walls of lunatic asylum.
That is the decision arrived at this
morning by The lunacy commission.
That is the verdict reached by every
one who has seen Fanny since her in
generation and by all ether disnter-
ested persons who have had the oppoc-
tunity of knowing the circumstances
surrounding the charge from its in
cipiency.
y little more than week ago Fanny
Horton. who is 20 years of age. was
arrested at her home, in Crittcnden. on
warrant issued by Justice Eoush from
information furnished by the girls faith
CT, C. ID. Horton. She was placed in
the county Jail and on the following
day a commission of lunacy convened
for investiga ion. The girls stepmother
testified. So ala other witnesses. The
evidence adduced was not sufficiently
conclusive to send Fanny to the asylum
and the commission was adjourned til
to-day In the meantime subpocnae
were issued for several reliable persons
who reside In the community. and who
know Fanny's characteristics ms well as
other circumstances which cOnspired To
bring about the arrest ana an attempt
at commitment TO u hospital for the
insane.
The examination to-day was held in
the County Courthouse The room was
nearly fuli, II considerable portion of the
spectators being ladies. The commitio
de lurat.co cnqurendo was composed
as follows: Mayor II. l.. Brewer, Jr.,
Justice a. S. Eley. Councilman G. S. p.
Holland and DR.. j. NJ. Gibson Mayor
Brewer was chairman and ques ,ioned
the w.tnesses-some of them very rig
idly.
Capt. j.. w. Kay and ]. p. R.ves tes-
titled that they had known the accused
all her life. They never noticed any
thing wrong with her mental condition
Or. l.. l.. Eley had attended the gip
when She had Mysteries. lie saw no
evidence of insanity. He believed that
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
Town or SUFFOLK

some OF the medicine left for her had
| never been administered.
L. Rabb.novltZ. merchant, had
known Fanny for long time. and did
not know that she was insane. Consta-
be Branch told his impressions about
the girl formed since his connection
with the case.
Floyd Horton. q brother Of Fanny.
said his sister some times acted Queerly.
She had evidenced stubbornness. which
may have been brought on by bad
treatment.
Hat e Horton and Mrs Annie Carson.
sisters of the alleged insane girl. stated
that Fanny had been treated roughly at
times. They evidently did not tell all
they knew.
Hat,le Horton ran away from home
herself when she was ~ years OF age
That was about six years ago. Since
that time she has lived with relatives
in Richmond and IN Nansemond county.
she left home because she could not get
along well with Mrs Horton, her step
mother
When Fanny ran away from home on
one occasion she went to live with her
married sister, Mrs. Eugene Carson.
Her father wrote Mr.. and Mrs. Carson n
letter forbidding them TO give Fanny
shelter on penalty Of prosecution. Then
Fanny returned home. That was about
two months ago. Since then ii is claim
VI.
The latter said II she were required to
pay board she wouldn't work. And
she didn't. except when she felt like il.
Then came more discussions. resulting
in her arrest Now she is free again
Since the examination has thusly re-
suited Fanny says she Is glad that she
was arrested She will not return home
again. but VIII reside with the family
of Mr., George w. Britain. Eilby street
Among those who offered Fanny home
were Constable Branch. l.. O. Parrish,
c. II. Brothers, l. O. Hill, Mrs. w. j.
Sullivan and two ladies In Berkeley.
DIR. BARNES NIECE TO WED.
Cards have been issued for the mar
riage Of Miss Ida Holland. niece of
former State Senator Thomas Barnes, to
Mr.. r. IS. White, of Carrsville. The
ceremony Will be performed on Decem-
Der .. at the country home of DR.. Barnes.
JUSTICE ELEY'S COURT.
Justice "a. S. Eley will have big
court tomorrow. Among the cases to
be heard are those against the six per-
sons arrested on the charge of stealing
turkeys and hogs near Chuckatuck
Mrs. II. Rowland Moore left tonight
for Laurel, Md, to attend the obsequies
of Il relative.
Deputy r.. f. Norneet Will begin train
ing his recently acquired bioodhounds In
few days
There Will be number of amateur en-
tertainments by the several church So
cieties during December.
Col. r. S. Eoyliin made an address to-
night before the Tom Smith Camp of
Confederate Veterans.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
BRA " Iil.I.lOS.

Rev. j. T. Whitley is in the city with
ms family on route to his new field at
hampton, Va, was calling on friends
in this town yesterday
Master steve Princes condition was
reported about the same yesterday at
the residence of his father. Mr.. A. V.
Prince. On Avenue c. where he has been
quite Ill severa. weeks.
Mr.. Thomas Kelley and family have
removed from Gl9 Central avenue and
made their home on Avenue c.
cards are cut for the marriage of Mr.
John Henry Parker, of this town, and
Miss Mary Elizabeth Seeley, of Norfolk.
Va. on Thursday, the Sth instant
The members and friends of the Hun
tersvllle Nj. L. church feel very much
dishtartened because they have no
regular pastor this year. The great
meetings recently conducted by the out
gc!ng pastor, Rev. J. CT. Lennon, as
sisted by Rev. r. W. Webb, created a
greater demand than ever before ex-
listed fer n Methodist church in this
locally. 1t should be kept up and well
sustained.
Mr.. d. NJ. Harding had six persons.
who are engaged In the odorless exca-
waiting business before Justice A. II.
Hawks yesterday morning on the charge
or creating nuisance by making de-
rosit in the vicinity of Calvary Gene
terry In Norfolk county They wore
lined 81 each and costs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
ANiSEN ENTS.

THE PRIVATE SECRETARY."-Of
Giilette's greatest work, The Private
secretary" which comes to the Acad-
envy OF Music Tomorrow night, the Gal
weston CTex) News says:
The fremont was well packed lac,
night with fashionable and intnIIi.
gent audience TO witness the presenta-
ton OF VIM. Gillette's Private Secra-
tary,' masterpiece Of modern com.
edy, which was played by an excellent
and well balanced company, under the
airecdon of Mr.. Edwin Travers. rThe
Prive Secretary has sufficient plot tn
make II exceedingly interesting. and tS
chock full of bright w.tticisms briIjion
Tepartee and laushable situations
From the time the curtain went up In 81
evening until it fell. the audience vas
In a constant state of merriment. Tba
cast Is strong in its entirety"
me sale OF reserved seats at regular
prices opened yesterday and there was
G very satisfactory demand.
FREDERIC BRYTON IN "Fop
GIVEN. play Forgiven" winch
rs to be presented by MIR. Brvton nv
his capable company at the Academy ~
Music on next Friday evening is wj,b'
out doubt one of the grandast OF Amnr;.
can plays. 1t has an intensely inter.
csting plot, free from all obtectionohie
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
SELF DENIAL WEEK.
Observed Generally by the Members
Ofihc Brotherhood OrSt. Andrew.

This is the week set apart by the
National Convention Of the brotherhood
OF 81. Andrew, recently held in Pitts
burg, as one TO be devoted to self de-
mai offerings for the benefit of the
order by its members In this request
each member is asked to abstain from
INJURIES and pleasures. If need be- in
order to contribute to the general funds
or the brotherhood. In the circular
letter relative to this week OF SELF denial.
the Executive Committee says:
The money raised this year will he
used for aggressive work in the United
States Owing TO the increase in the
amount OF the self denial offerings for
1888. which aggregated S3.l46l7. sum
cieht money Is In hand for the main
tenancc of our work in China and
Japan during the coming year"
During the last four ye. u the self
denial week has put into he treasury
as much as $1,000 for the special pur-
pose OF promoting missi onary work
in the order.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
TO CHOOSE FROM !

Every known variety of desirable pat
tens. both American and imported Trus-
seS, Constantly on hand. Our trUsses arc
all OF the hest materials ara warranted
70 give the longest service of any made
Having made a study OF fitting TRUSTS
Tor SIX years you get the advantage OF
having your Truss lifted by an exuer:
physician. FREE OF CHARGE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
a YOUNG nEoroR MAnnisb..
Rev. 3. +. Ribbte mud Miss Mnry q.
asenie welded. mi


Newport News. Va. Dec. 1.-(speciaD
-Rev. j. Il. Ribble, rector OF ST. Paul's
Episcopal church. and Miss Mary G..
Beae were united In wedlock at st.
Paufs at 5:3O this afternoon. The church
was We'll filled by invited guests and a
number of children. as well as the Gu
rious. thronGed the Sidewalk. The affair
was 4 very pretty church wedding.
DEEDS RECORDED.
The Newport News Mutual Insurance
Company to r. c. Henley: considera lion,
$1,000.
ID. S. Jones ct ux., to Della McKeon:
consideration. $1,000.
Delin Mckeon ct. TX, to II. l.. Ed
munds. trustee: consideration, $3.50
Highland Building and Loan company
TO Annie j. Garrow: consideration, $1,000
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
A marriage license was issued to-day
to Rev. John T. Ribble and Mary Cor
don Beale.
The Langdon Dramatic company op-
ened weeks engagement at Johnson's
Opera House last night with full house
and fine performance.
POLICE COURT DOCKET.
Isaac Cameron, colored. disorder!y:
fined 50 and costs. Was committed to
jail in default of payment.
Peter Hampton. co!ored. nuisance:
dismissed.
Harry Russell. not of good fame:
bond required In the sum of 500 for
three months. WAS committed in de-
fault of bond and costs.
Callie Hatton. colorcl. not OF good
fame: required 10 give bond for good
behavior for six months IN the sum Of
s"oo. was committed in default.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
A FIT GUARANTEED
OR MONEY REFUNDED.

Why not throw aside your old ill-nttinG
Truss and wear one properly fitted. y
badly adjusted Trust chafcs snd gals me
wearer and often fails TO hold the rup tiIe
secure. Our Trusscs are al lifted by n
nhNscnn of experience. licensed by the
Virginia State Board OF Medical tXam.-
neis. ara an expert in all matters pertain
Ing to rupture.
HE MAKES NO CHARGE FOR HIS
SERVICES. AND YOU DO NOT PAY
A FANCY PRICE FOR YOUR
TRUSS, EITHER.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02

features. Mr.. Bryton's supporting COM
pany Is far above the average. For
given tells natural, true story OF
every Gay HE. that one cannot but feel
better for having witnessed. Indeed,
columns have been written about 1t. II
is unquestionably one OF the grandest
plays that has ever been seen in this on.
any other city
by special arrangement with Mr. Bry-
Ton there will be no advance prices for
this engagement
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
COOKE. CLARK 81 co.
Sash, Doors and Blinds.
Paint, Window and Plate Glass.
Fine Builders Hardware.
Slate and Hardwood Mantels.
8 COMMERCIAL PLACE and az
ROANOKE AVENUE.
To the People of Norc0lk.

Inc Board of Water Commissioners
wish to call the atteLt on OF the Noifoit
public to the fact that owing to the pIol
iohEed drought there is now a scarcity of
CONFRONTED with before. In the past 10
mo ending the fiscal year 1895 and
l Ssn Sne rain iail has. only been 80 IN
twenty one years previous being SO IN
StES he water in the Lakes Brad
ever known. ''"ii
The Board would therefore call upon all
COCO c!tZens 70 help the Department by
wasting as little water as possilIe
knowing that they will appreciate ibe
iiaet Ihaf water famine IS INN nent un-
missioners. Noih-
JAMES RIDDLE.
noSo-lt Superintendent
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02

Il CRANKY street. p
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02

When most needed 1t is not unusual
Tor your family physician to be away
rom home Such was the experience
10 und. Teri Banner. when his little
sir,, two years OF age, was threatened
WIN a severe attack Of Group. He saws.
My wife insisted that go for the doc.
Tor but as our family physician was
Cut OF town l purchased a bottle of
r.iia.1 io,iia an Cough Remedy. which
ge without 1t in the future" 25 ana
" cent bottles for sale by all druggists.
- Exquisite funeral designs at LEWIS
II CRANKY street. ~ p
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-04
WORRY ABOUT MAR 3le.

Contractor La,k.n OF the Cont House
Looking far suDcoptrsctor Eiiis.
Contractor c. j. Larkin, Of the
Rock Island court house, is much
concerned as to the whereabouts OF
w. A. Ellis, of st. Louis, one OF the
subccntractors to supply the mosaic
thing and marble wainscoting for
the court house. The contract price
for this material was about $500.
and that fer the wainscoting portion
was relet by Mr.. Ellis to the East
Tennessee Marble company. and for
the mosaic thing to the Marinelli
Bros of St. Louis, aud that
for setting the wainscotirg to
Contractor Whiticomb. Of 81.
Louis. The thing has all been
delivered and set and large part of
the wainscoting, but there is q
carload yet to come, and it is this
that is causing Contractor Larkin
the uneasiness. Mr.. Ellis has been
paid for everything that has been
delivered, and Mr.. Lsrkin made q
trip to St. Louis recently in hopes OF
seeing him, but failed to do so. II
he does not turn up soon, another
contract will he necessary to obtain
marble to complete the building.
Some of Ellis subcontractors claim
that he has not yet settled with
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-04

pietion OF the work. When Con-
tractor Mulhern was overtakeu by
fiuanci: troubles shortly af er the
beginning of the work, Mr.. Schnell
came to his rescue and assumed
charge, the contract being trans
ferred to him.
Mr.. Schnell was Intercepted with
reference to the charges this morn
ing, and declared that il any jobbery
had been done it was without his
knowledge. He meant to do an hon
est job. putting forth his best efforts
to that end, he claims, aud il things
have turned out otherwise it is not
through any fault OF his. Mr..
Schnell, when ssked for a specific
statement of the affair, said tina.
as far as he was Concerned. the mat
ter was in the hands OF his attorneys,
Looney L. Kelly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-04
RETURNS WITH A BRIDE
Happy Event Attends w. II. Lannon'S
Visit at Chicago.

Mr.. aud Mrs. William H. Lamont
arrived from Chicago last night and
are temporarily domiciled at the
home of the groom's parents. Capt
and Mrs. George Lamont. 527 Sew
en;eenth street.
The wedding, which was q sur
orise to not only Biliy's friends, but
his parents as well. took place
"Wednesday evening at the residence
OF the brides parents, Mr.. aud Mrs.
0. CT JACK, OF the West Side, Chi
cago. the bride being Miss Margery
Jack, one OF the handsome and well
known young ladies' OF that section
Of the city. Rev. j. p. Brushinghsm
Off dated
MIR. Lamont went to Chicago a
WEI, k ago last Wednesday,, Just for a
few days visit, so he told his parents
and friends. And Billy yet hold.
that he had no inten. ion OF getting
married so soon. but he saws those
trips to the big city were quite a
drain on his expense account. So he
thought the easiest and most effsc.
tive remedy was the wedding. II
vas known here that Mr.. Lamont
and Miss Jack were engaged. but the
date had not been decided on. So in
his way Billy fooled all OF them.
The hrst intimstion OF the happy
event came to Rock Island yes;er-
dag in the shape Of a telegram &c
Capt. and Mrs. Lamont auno-nciDg
the coming OF MIR. and Mrs. w. H.
Lamont.
The groom is junior member OF
the firm of Lamont d Son. who have
the Diamond 10 and other ste am
boat agencies here, and are also 10
cal agents for tie Empire Coal CO m
paoy. Billy is widely known and
popular, and his acquaintsnces viii
unite in wishing him and hfs bride :
long and happy life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-04
Capt. Russaii's Maeszia. Pistol.

Capt. Russell, OF Rock Island arse
nal, is greatly interested in new
magazine pistol. which he hes just
received from Germany. IL delivers
shots a good deal like revolver.
save that the recoil Of the shot that
Is fired elects the empty shell and
places the next ore ~ position for
nring. thus making IL an easier arm
to operate than the revolver. Capt
Russell is going TO make 4 series Of
tests Of the weapon AZ the arsenal.