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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
Reduced Rates to Chicago.

Account of the Democratic Nation
al Convention, Chicago. Ill, the B.
& o. R. R. will sell excursion tickets
from all Stations on its lines east OF
the Ohio River, for all trains July 8,
a, and 6, good for return passage
until July II inclusive, at one single
fare for the round trip.
Tickets will, also, be sold by all
connecting lines.
The B. & o. maintains q double
daily service of fast vestibuled ,ex-
press trains, with Pullman Sleeping
and Dining Cars attached, running
through to Chicago solid without
change or transfer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

The jury in the case against DIR.
VIM. E. Perry, charged with assault
on Miss Rose j. johnson, after
having had the case under consid-
Grafton for twenty-four hours, re-
turned into court Tuesday evening
at o'clock and announced to Judge
Faulkner that they could not agree
upon a verdict. The judge ques-
toned them as to the probability of
verdictif more time was given them,
but they stated there was no posi-
billy of agreement, and Judge Fanlk-
ner discharged them from the case.
The jury stood nine for conviction
and three for aequittal This is the
second trial for the case. 1t will
now go over until November next
for the third trial.
Court adjourned Wednesday.
Judge Faulkner will probably hold 8
special terri, shortly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Our line of children's wash suits is simply
immense at Hirschman's,
Hirschman has received another lot of new
mating; styles are brighter than ever and
prices much lower.
Hirschman has few dry goods and notions
left which will be sold regardless of cost.
Come and buy them,
Hirschman's shoes are known all over to
wear well; if you havn't tried pair yet buy
your uext pair from us.
Buy your children's clothing at Hirschman's,
because we can save you money. We make
them all ourselves; other dealers have to buy
them from the manufacturer.
If you need nice summer suit see Hirsch-
mans assortment. You can't help but buy
because they are equal to tailor made, and
about so per cent. less in price than others.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
Aboard Ship.

Sea voyages arc usually deemed promotive
of health. So they are in most cases. But 1t
nav well be doubted If the shaking up aboard
shin which people of very fragile constitution
and weak nerves get, is not prejudicial if It's
effects arc not ayerted or nullified by medi-
cinaI safeguard. The best, if we arc TO 2elieve
the testimony of ocean travellers, whether
thev 90 abroad for health, pleasure or busi-
mess. is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Invalids,
commercial travellers. sea captains and yatca-
Tensive tonic So do emigrants TO the frontier,
the inhabitants of malarious regions, and all
who are exposed to hardship or rigors oil
climate. For malarial rheumatic or kidney
tronble nervousness, dyspepsia, liver com
rlaint and constipation it is eminently eff.
cacious, and commended by the medical
fraternity far and near.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
Church Items.

Rev. S. w. Cole preached at Sum
NIT Point Sunday afternoon
ChiIdren's Day services will be
held at Beulah on Sunday, June %,
at 8 p. m.
The Lutheran church at Uvilla has
become inadequate to accommodate
the congregation, and immediate steps
are to be taken to enlarge it.
The Methodist church, MiddIeway
held its children's day exercises last
Sunday. The NJ. p. Church in that
place will hold similer exercises
June 81.
Mrs. S. c. Truehart,-of Nash
vilIe., Tenn, aud native of Middle
way in this county, corresponding
secretary of the Woman's Board OF
Foreign Missions of the NJ. E. Church
South, will deliver an address in the
NJ. E. Church South here next We'd
nesday evening, at 8 o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

sick-poison is poison which makes yor
sick. 1t comes from the stomach. The sto
mach makes it out of undigested food.
The blood gets it and taints the whole body
with it. That's the way of it.
The way to be rid of it is TO look after
your digestion.
i your food is all properly digested, there
poison ont of.
If your stomach is too weak to see to this
properly by itself, help it along with few
doses of Shaker Digestive Cordial.
That's the cure of it.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is delicious.
healthiul. tonic cordial, made of pure medi-
cinal plants, herbs and wine.
IL positively cures indigestion and prevents
the formation of sick poison.
At druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

If friend Timothy" correspon-
dent of the Shepherdstown Register,
.'failed to see" any notice in the town
papers that the new Presbyterian
chapel here had been occupied, we
are notresponsible. Hegets theSPIRIr
and we printed such notice several
weeks ago, as we think the other
papers of the town did also in sue
ceeding issues.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Mr.. George H. Denny, of the Uni
versity of Virginia, and already ia
vorably known as an educator, has
been elected to the chair of latin in
Hampden-Sidney College. Mr.. d.
is brother of Prof. Wright Denny,
the efficient and popular principal of
the Charles Town Graded School.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
Wartenbee--shrout.

Miss Bessie Shrout, of Charles
Town, and Mr.. Frank L. Wartenbee,
this city, were quietly married at
Chambersburg Wednesday by Rev.
Reitzel. They returned to Hagers-
town the same evening and were
rendered a reception at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Garlock, East
Franklin street. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wartenbee will make their home in
this city -Hagerstoacn Globe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

The Goetz Harness Works are hav-
ing six thousand dollar plant of
machinery for the manufacture of
collars put in. 1t will have capaci-
ty of twenty-five dozen collars per
day, aud is to be completed by the
Fl, 1T of .InlY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
Electric Bitters,

Electric Bitters is medicine suited for any
season. but perhaps more generally needed
when the languid exhausted feeling prevails,
when the liver Is torpid and sluggish and the
need of tonic and Alternative is felt. A
prompt use of this medicine has often averted
long and perhaps fatal bilious fevers. No
medicine will act more surely in counteract-
ing and freeing the system from the malarial
poision. Headache, Indigestion, Constipa-
ton. Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters. so
and 81 90 per bottle at all Druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

How make ends meet That's the question these hard
study your and supply them honestly We claim
the and if you try will find we tell the truth
backs of business professional farmers and
mechanics who have bought their suits and furnishings from
bankrupt removal sales Our line of Shoes and Slippers
are the best thst is made.
Straight honest goods at honest prices Everything
advertised Only square dealings here Call
and convinced Your visit to will you dollars
Be of the place.
Max THEODORE, Prop'r.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Messrs. Light & Watson have re-
ceived their supply of Coco Cola
the great health restorer, headache
cure and remedy for nervous troubles
and debility, aud are dispensing it at
their soda fountain. Those who were
presented with tickets are requested
to call early and be refreshed, invig-
Grated. exhiIarated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

We are constantly on the lookout
for everything to make our soda
water the best-something which
we know will please the taste. We
are now serving the crushed fruits /;
strawberry. pineapple, raspberry at
our soda fountain. These are up to
date delicacies, call and try them,
also coca cola phosphates.
LIGHT & WATSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Mrs. Geo. w. Rowland died at her
residence near Summit Point on Fri
day last. Deceased was daughter
of the late John RAINY, and a niece
of Mr.. Luther SIifer of this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

The IT'S acres of the Chas. E..
Baylor land lying on the east side
of the W. 6 z. r. r. was sold on
Friday last, by Special Commission
ers Baylor, Brown, and Washington,
to Maj. r. v. Shirley, at s26.76 per
acre
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

C. f. Reininger, in connection
with the merchant tailoring, will con-
tinue the laundry business formerly
conducted by E. j. Reininger. Any
work not satisfactory can be returned
and will be done over again free of
charge.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
Lightning EIot Drops
What Funny NameI
Very True, but IT Kills All Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Roller, There IL No eari

The Monon Steam Laundry guar
antees all its work to be second to
none, and any work not satisfactory
will be done over agaiu free OF
charge, 1t has all the latest i'm
proved machinery, and opens up all
the button holes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Ladies are invited TO have their
sewing machines overhauled and put
in first class running order by Cooke
& Phillips expert. Satisfaction guar
anteed, and charges moderate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

The Mazarine Cornet Band (col-
orcd) of this place had big cele-
bration last Thursday and Friday.
A band from Hagerstown and other
visitors were here, base ball was in
dulged in by day, and at night the
Galilean Fishermen's Hall was the
scene of grand carnival, which was
largely attended.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Sterling silver shirt waist set COM
pIete, SOC. Brown, the Jeweler.
Supply your new shirt waist with
set of our buttons, from Is cts. up
for complete set.
BRowN, The Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Mr.. Max Theodore has just re-
ceived at the Baltimore Bargain
House new supply of clothing, shoes
slippers, hats, etc, to which the at
tention of buyers Is invited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Mr.. John G. Elliott has been Off
cialIy notified that the Hotel Watson
has been selected by the l.. A. w.
as the League hotel of this place for
1896. That travelling wheelmen will
be pleased with the selection goes
without the saying, as the Hotel
Watson is considered tip-top house.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

The Baltimore Bargain House has
made another big reduction in mems
shoes and ladies' shoes and slippers.
We have nice assortment, and
prices will not keep any one from
buying. Ladies slippers large line
from AZ cents up.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

NIcClung, the Photographer, makes
Photographs of all kinds, in any
part of the county, Family Groups
a Specially. have no agents or
representatives, but do my work my
self. G. l.. McCLUNe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

C. f. Reininger says the only way
to sell clothing these days is to diuide
the profits with your customer. He
is trying it and it works like charm.
Quick sales and small profits is the
humming stuff. Call and be con-
WINGED.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

The ladies of Uvilla Lutheran
church will give an ice cream festi-
val on the evening of June 20, COM
men cling at o'clock. Proceeds for
benefit of the church.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
MoneY TO Loan.

Charles Town Building Association viii
offer money for the redemption of shares OF
MONDAY, JUNE %, at $50 p. NJ.
S. W. WASHINGTON,
juno 10, 1896. Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Advertised Letters.

Listof letters remaining in the
Post Ofiiceat Charles Town. Jefferson
county, W. Va. June Is, 1896:
L. 7. Adkins, Mrs. Florence Baylor, Georgia
E. Bycrs. Hannah Byers. " F. Dudley. F 4.
Hanna, w. 7. Hughes, Mr. A. Edward Johns
ton, Mr.. F. e. Keses, Mrs. Lima Shank. Mrs.
Mary Stripping. Mr.. Aaron shrimp, Geo. A
Shaulk. Mr.. n. A. Weiman and hisi
Georgeanua White
The above letters. If not called for
within fifteen days. will be sent 20
the dead letter office. Persons cali
ing for them viii please say that they
ire advertised
GEO. II. FLAGG, p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Messrs. Jonn w. Clipp, Jr., Jas.
w. Starr, Frank Gordon, w.
G. Carroll, Dawson and L. L..
Rissler suffered damage to corn
crop, fencing, &C., by the recent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
MEDICAL
TREATMENT.

Hyou want the best expert and scientific treat
Eent the leading and specialists Of thia
country, consult only DIR. HATHAWAY & CO.. 20
Dearborn ST., Chicago, In. Al Chronic Dlseases
Vous Diseases. Cases treated by mail all over the
world by sending for Symptom Blank No. for men
Catarrh. Best OF professional and financial refer
ences, q legal guarantee given If necessary.
FREE $s s$ $;s i:,:s s.3;$;$:;
peculiar to their sex, con-
takious diseases female troubles, etc. Send two ?
cent stamps TO pay postage 10 the leading Special
lists and Physicfans1n this country.
DIR. HATHAWAY & CO.,
gan So. Broad ST., Atlanta, Ga
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

March Sl-13t-
Corn starch SC. per h., at Dali
garn's.
oyeralIs, soc. per pair, at Dali
garn's.
Patent leather and russell polish
at Dalgarn's.
Call and see those bicycle shoes,
at S. S. Dalgarn's.
Fresh supply of those fine pickles
just received at S. S, Dalgarn's,
Summer over jackets and over
shirts, zoe. each, at S. S. Dalgarn's.
Cocoanut sc. per package and
washing soap &c. per cake, at S. S.
Diagrams.
Large lot of ladies' oxford ties for
sale by S. S. DaIgarn at 40 cts. a
pair. Call early and get your choice.
We make the clothing of boys a
special feature of business. The
great success the past season of our
noted line, the ssMrs. Hopkins
Make has induced us to greatly
enlarge our display of these excel
lent suits for boys. Let US show
you through our new spring stock.
VIM. KAHN, Sadler Big.
Have you boy that needs new
spring suit? Try one of the cele-
brated Mrs Hopkins Make" We
have just opened our spring line of
these excellent clothes for boys.
You know every suit is made with
double seats and knees and are guar
anteed in every respect They cost
less than ordinary kind
! KAHs's, Sadler Big.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Clocks called for at residence and
returned in prime running condition
at a small price by G. X. Lewis,
Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

DIR. Van Lear Perry has been APP
pointed health officer of the town,
and with view to the sanitary inn
provement of the town is directed to
inspect properties and urge clean
ing up. He began this work yes
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Co. l., 1st Regt. W. V. N. G.. of
this place. will go into camp for a
few days commencing July 3rd, pre-
paratory to the annual encampment
in August, and it is earnestly re-
quested by the commanding officer
that every member be present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

A nice line of corsets being closed
out at greatly reduced prices by Mrs.
G.. F. Thomas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

On account of Confederate Veteran
Reunion the N. & w. r. r. will sell
on June 20, 80, and July 1, round
trip tickets, Charles Town to Rich
mond, at S4.25 each, via Basic and
C. & o. Railway, limited for return
to July 6, 1896. If can get sufficient
number will have special train from
Basic to Richmond.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
CONSTIPATION

Causes fully half the sickness in the world. 1t
retains the digested food too long in the bowels
and produces biliousness, torpid liver, indi-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
BuckIen.s Arnica. SaIve.

THE BEST sA1vE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains,
Corns, aud all Skin Eruptions. aud positively
cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t is gnaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by all DruggiRts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

1 have several ladies' wheels that
L will rent by the week or month
during the summer.
NJ. E. BoLNeER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

The officers of Malta Lodge, No.
80, A., F. & A. M, elected last Fri
day night, are: VIM. Campbell, w.
M. ]; DIR. Van l.. Perry, S. W.; j.
w. Russell, j. W.; G. M. Hough,
Treasurer; c. Frank Gallaher, Sec
rotary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
Wood and Lumber
For sale.

Orders left with I. U. Pentz for Oak and
Hickory Wood, delivered on short notice, by
the cord, Also White and Black Oak Lumber
sawed 70 order. WM- NJ BURNS,
Feb II. Nippon. JEFF. Coz w. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
For Sale.

House and lot on Eagle avenue. Building
new contains four rooms. with cisterp. etc
jane Is. lsas-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

In Pentz's dry goods. notion and
shoe store will be found an elegant
full new stock, nicely displayed, and
we'll worthy of an early inspection.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

Write to the Charles Town Real
Estate Agency, A. G. Wynkoop
agent, Box POI, if you want dwell
ing or farm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
DR. Tomlinson,s
DENTAL OFFICE,

CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY srREE.s
CHARLESTOWN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
why Dc You surfer

Why Do You Suffer
with your Eyes, when the assistance of a
ROCK CRYSTAL or Or D DIAMOND LENsE,
win give you relief. We guarantee TO fit or
refund the price. Large assortment. at
Z. w. BROWNS.
Oct. 20. 1891 0pticlau and Jeweier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
Local Miscellany.

For the remainder
the season
there
will be a reduction
in the price
Hammocks
Boards.
A few 30 cent ones
left.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16

g. 70. REININGER. Act.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-06-16
New Barber Shop.

al stove wicks Fiat and Round OIL
~ Stove Heater nlcks AL sizes
YESTERDAY = co.
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BISMARCK SCORED.
The "Reichsanzeiger" Replies to
Organs of the Ex-ChanceIlOr.

BERLIN, Nov. 2.-The ''Reichsanzei-
GER this afternoon replies to Prince
Bsmarck'S organ, the Hamburger
Nachrichten,' on the latest phase of the
dispute concerning the Russian German
treaty Of 1SS490, saying: The ques-
ton of the period Of time required for
secret diplomatic occurrences to lose the
character of state secrets can only be
decided by statesmen in office, by virtue
of their responsibility and special
knowledge of the political situation.
ANY deviation from this principle
would expose the country's foreign pol
icy to surprises and perturbation, and
thereby endanger interests of state. If
Germany gave an unconditional prom
Use to keep secret the fact as we'll as the
purport of the negotiations with Russia
before 1890. the negotiation is still bind
ing upon all cogniZant of the matter
and this consideration also precludes
the possibility of discussing the essen
tial points of the negotiations"
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FAMOUS STRATHNEvIS CASE.
Salvage Awarded Against the Ship
for $4,000.

SEATTLE CWash.), Nov. 2.-Judge
Hanford of the Federal Court held
special court this evening and decided
the famous Strathnevis case, which
few months ago was the talk of steam
ship men not only in the United States
but in the Orient.
In his decision Judge Hanford awards
salvage claims against the Strathnevis
which is Northern Pacific ship,
amounting 10 upward of $4,000.
The steamships Miowera and Mineola
both filed libels for salvage, and the case
was argued some weeks ago. Judge
Hanford gives the Mineola's owner ST.
600, it's Captain 81 800 and the indi-
vidual mem hers of the crew sums rang
ing from 5000 to 500 and amounting in
all to about 81 200. He gives the Mio-
weras owners $4,000. and the mem
bers Of the crew about 500, in sums of
from $500 10 $50.
The court holds that the two ships,
which went to the rescue of the Strath
nexis, were responsible for it's being
saved. and says that although the Mo
vera was compelled to desert the
Strathnevis in the end, ii nevertheless
towed the vessel out of immediate dan
ger and placed it where it was saved by
another ship.
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MURDER AND SUICIDE.
A Jealous Husband Kills His Wife and
Then Commits Suicide.

PORTLAND (Me.), Nov. AT about
1:3O p. m. a murder and suicide oc-
CURED in the house Of Manager Little
field of the Palace Theater.
AlonZo G. Phillips, photographer, who
lived at 33 Clarendon strret, Boston,
shot and instantly killed his wife, Fan
ME Phillips, and then put q bullet
through his own brain
The woman, who has been appearing
on the stage of the Palace Theater dur
Ing the last three weeks as a variety
actress under the name of Hattie Mars
ten, had quarreled with her husband
about year ago and had refused to
the woman to this city. and in fit of
jealousy or anger fired the two shots
which terminated the earthly career Of
beth.
Mrs. Phillips name before her mar
riage was Thompson, and she was a
ten. The tragedy was not discovered
until 1870, when Eva Thompson, a
sister of the murdered woman, re-
turned home from the theater. The
murdered woman was sitting in a chair
and the man was lying under the chair
ber revolver. The ball entered the wo-
mans head under the left ear. The
man was shot in the forehead.
Mrs. Phillips was - and her husband
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1 Wealthy Rancher Murdered, II is
Thought for His Money.
The House Fired to Cover Up tho Deed
of the Slayer.
Speaker Reed Receives a Great
Ovation at Oakland, Where He
Addressed an Immense Outdoor
Campaign.

CAHTO (CaL), Nov. 2.-The half-cre-
mated body of John d. Mudgett, a
wealthy rancher of Usal, was found to-
day in the emberS of his half burned
home at that place by w. H. Davis, a
neighbor.
Mudgett lived alone on an immense
tract of land. He was a reputed
hoarder of wealth, and it was rumored
that he had money stored about the
house. His body bore unmis taxable
evidence of death by violence before the
flames reached him. Both limbs are
missing.
The house had been fired, and the
lack of draft Kerosene oil had been
used to start the fire, as two cans hur-
riedly picked open with a hatchet were
among the partial ruins.
That Mudgett met foul play seems an
assured fact since the discovery that all
of his winter supplies are gone. 1t is
well known that he recently received a
large supply of flour and other pro-
visions necessary to tide him over the
winter months.
Persons suspected of the crime are
under surveillance. The Sheriff and
Coroner are expected to arrive on the
scene by daylight.
The deceased was unmarried, 46 years
of age, a native of Belfast, Maine, and
had a cousin of the same name in Fort
Una, Humboldt County.