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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
Rally Of Bryaujtes.

A Scranton delegation of Democrats
and orators were welcomed by the Bry-
an and Sewall Silver club on Tuesday
evening at the Academy of Music. The
German band escorted them to and
from the depot. There were present as
speakers: NJ. r. ConrOy, Colonel Fitz-
simmons. Edward Merrifield, esq.,. City
Treasurer c. G. Boland, of Scranton.
and Hon. A. +. McNulty, of Archibald.
The meeting was called to order by
James Gilhool and s. p. A. Tingly was
enthusiastically named as chairman,
after which followed the speeches. The
unwearied efforts of H. s. Bolton rem
dered the rally a success.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
Highest Of all in Leavening Power-Lae U.S. Govt Report
R3t!a!!! g! Rsxassz Rsk!Hs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

can nominee for the Legislature
from the Fourth district Every one
who desires To hear IN. money ques-
tion and other issues of the campaign
intelligcntly discussed. should not fail
To he present.
Division &. Ancient Order of Hibern
ians, held a successful entertainment
at Father Mathew Opera house ON Mon
day evening. Several talented ladies
and gentlemen from, this and the sur
rounding towns interpreted the pro-
gramme which was we'll received.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
itlhc lfoby Is Cutting Teeth.


Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fif,y years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething. with perfect success. It
soothes the child. softens the gums.
allays all pain, cures wind collie and Is
the hest remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by
druggists in every part Of the world.
BE sure and call for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
TURKISH Qld PERSIAN RIGS

magnificent collection of Oriental textiles consist.
ing of six hundred specimens of the Eastern Weavers
Art is exhibition and for sale 500 Lackawanna
avenue, corner Washington avenue Every Rug is beaut
tul and many of them rare in colorng and design.
Come in and be convinced that the price asked for
them is low that it will induce you to become the owner
of some gems from The Orient.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
MUSICAL TREAT.
A Pleasant Social Gathering ut the
Baptist Parsonage.

The Baptist parsonage was filled
with friends invited by Mrs. Jepson's
Bible class on Tuesday evening, and a
delightful season was enjoyed. Supper
was served and then musicale was
rendered, which was highly appreciat-
ed.
Vocal solos were given by Mrs. Han
nah Leonard and Miss Edith Fowler; a
vocal duet by Misses Purdy and Kin
back; Mrs. Lowry, Miss Fowler and
others gave several piano solos, which
was followed by a recitation by Miss
Helen Patterson. A handsome sum
was realized as Christmas Offering to
the church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
CARbONDALE.

tReaders will please note that advertise-
nents, orders for job work. and items ior
publication left at the establishment 0t
Shannon 4 Co.. newsdealers. North MAN
street, will receive prompt attention; Oh
lice open from 8 a. IN. to 10 p. m.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
REMARKABLE RECOVERY.
Mrs. Kennedy Lives with Skull and
Three Ribs Broken.

Mrs. Kennedy. the aged woman who
was injured three weeks since at the
Ontario and Western crossing. Is now
ON fair way of recovery. Although
her hands We're broken, her skull, three
ribs and a shoulder fractured and 9TH
er injuries received, she is now quite
comfortable.
Eleven bones were taken from her
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
The Susuuehanna Rising.

The heavy rains in the Wyoming
valley since Sunday last caused the
river to rise rapidly since yesterday
morning. Last night the water was
eleven feet above low water mark and
Is still rising.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
MOOSl(..

The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth
odist Episcopal church will held an en-
tertainment and sale of useful articles
commencing Thursday evening. to-
night and will last three days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
CARPETS
FOR FALL TRADE.

All the latest, from a 2Oc. In.
grain to the best Wilton.
Oil Cloths and LinOleums, all
widths and prices.
Window Shades and Curtains,
all the latest novelties.
Fancy Rocking Chairs, uphOl.
stored in plush, tapestry and brOc-
atelle. Also a fine collection of
cobbler seats. and our price al.
ways the lowest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15
JAPANESE AND CHINESE Goods

Take look at the varied assortment of Eastern Art
Pottery Much of is MODERN but there many rare
tique pieces including Moag Jars from Corea Porce-
lains. Bronzes and Beautiful Closonn Carved Teakwood
Pedestas and Tabourette Also Banare Ware from India
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-15

Night -Opsntrem . 20 p.m
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
4 Grcutpapcr.

On our return from the seashore
we found on our deska copy of the
Special Moving Edition. of the Phil.
adclphia Ecening T6iegyoDh. 1t
was massive edition the manager
of which is our own snyder county
boy, William II. Miller. The Adver-
tsements for this enc day alone
cost $4,000, the solAitins of and
manas 5.5o,,, ,,i:sh - entirel S.in
MIR. NIiller's hands. The Baldwin
Locomotive Works used a page of
and for this they paid
$1,000. Does it pay to advertise &?
Ask these people who have tried it,
We congratulate Mr.. Miller upon
the successful completion of SO ar
duous Il task.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
runs was as follows,
4 MCIPnr's I,liulil

On Tuesday evening of last week
a strange phenomenon that swept
III glaring grandeur across the
Eastern sky was noticed by resi-.
dents of this place and vicinity. 4
long streak of brilliant light Stretch.
ed across the sky. The light dwin.
died to pale white light and finally
disappeared. 4 loud report follow
ed. Houses were SHAKEN aud win
dows ratified. The same phenomo.
non was noticed at Selinsgroye,
Sunbury, Harrisburg, Lewisburg.
Willlamsport, Lock Haven and inter
vcning points.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
For - Years,

Rev. Haas Of Selinsgrove served
his charge for % years and ON Sat
urday the members Of his different
churches met Mt the Reformed
church and gave him surprise re.
ception. Prof. VIM. Meyer of
FrecburG, in behalf of the parish.
toner's presented the pnrson with Il
handsome gold watch. The divine
responded in neat speech accept
ing the token of esteem. He said
that in these % years he preached
over 800 funeral sermons while his
membership aggregates only 40
persons. Rev. Haas said if he had
been informed in time he might
have presented more statistics.
Luncheon was then served. The
members congratulated the beloved
pastor on his successful career and
wished that their relations might
continue for many more years.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16

Mrs. II, II. Leitzel and children of
Mifflinburg are visiting her parents
here.
DR.. NJ. Salm of Columbus, Ohio
made his monthly trip to this place
on TUESDAY.
DIR. A. G. Spangler and wife of Sc
linsgrove visited the Doctors
mother over Sunday.
The Middleburgh base ball team
on Tuesday afternoon defeated the
Adamsburg team on the latters 8
ground by o score Of 10 to3.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
Lesher5 Pen Picture OF Himself

If Editor Lesher of the Selins
grove Times would go to the sea,
shore, with his stove pipe hat that
ante dates his populistic ideas and
even the Ben. Harrison hat he would
hesitate to criticise a fellow scribe
because he dressed for comfort. BE
sides if all the crash suits that are
worn this season were made of
TOE half of our population would
have to be slaughtered to get
TOES" enough to make them.
Perhaps Joe meant a "TOW" suit
and only forgot to consult his die
tionary. The experiences attribut-
ed to us We're evidently those of his
own, but we look to Burns for con-
lation:
"oh Wad, some power the giftie gle us,
To see ourSels as ithers see u.s."
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
Baseball.

The Middleburgh Base Ball team
crossed bats at this place with a Sc
lect nine from Selinsgrove on last
Wednesday. The game was the first
OF the season and as neither side had
much practice, brilliant plays were
wanting. The players aud score of
runs was as followa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16

Docks ten cent show was in
last Friday.
.or ]. A. Snyder recently Wis.,
'ew York City.
md of gypsies encamped last
,t Bowers grove.
Clelan went to Centre county
esday morning.
nont's annual picnic will be
|aturday, August LIST.
b. W. Toole of Freeburg was
lty seat visitor Friday.
lies Haas of Shamokin was en-
|ea by friends here recently.
Anna Showers is enjoying
Ipitality of friends at Nesco.
Boob of AIifllinburg last
Esited relatives at our county
\ begins ON Monday a week
! trial VIII be an interesting
Margaret Bolender spent
! lays last week at Lewis
Sunday Charles Bassler of
b visited Ex-Sheriff Bolen-
kate Bolender, who spent
weeks at Freeburg, returned
F.C. Bowersox was one of
rthof July orators at Selins-
Freymap invited a number
is 10 q picnic at the dam on
y
i sale of Dress Goods and
at WEIs' Selinsgrove on
y, July 25th.
he complexion use Ayers
Filla. 1t brings blooming
b wan cheeks.
dam Spangler last week Wis.
son, the dentist, DIR. A. G..
at Selinsgrove.
y safe for young or old,
Sarsaparilla cleanses the
pm all impurities.
miner vacation is over and
ers can again look for all
every week.
G. Snyder and daughter,
Beavertown were visitors
unity seat Friday.
ertle Erhart is learning the
egraphy at the depot under
pge of her father.
iassinger, wife and child of
spent Sunday July 9TH in
guests of relatives.
lte appropriation for public
Rs come to Snyder county
punt of S2l, 1892.
Pna L. Wagner on Thurs
roke her limb while com
kunkle IL Walters store.
y passenger trains will be
s road beginning next Sat
Pc particulars elsewhere.
miller died at Shamokin
lnday a week ago. He
the Tuesday following.
eese of Beavertown and
Feese of this place are
T N. Young's at Carlisle. |
lalo's Cough Remedy cures
, aud whooplng cough,
D. saie and reliable. For
irnggists.
FOR SALR.--F. III. Maur-
erl'n is making special
iihsIes. See ad. in an
pm. 20
S,,rEp, I will pay 6 per
NY for a loan of $500 for
ave !, years. Security Civ
oPEcHr, Paxtonville, Pa.
Ian Of Goldsboro spent
ld Friday of last week
- meiser and family. |
yder county boy and
the Posr and. above |
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16

j. j. Mitchell, Kreamer, has been
granted an increase of pension.
Creighton Millhouse and wife of
Reading spent several days with his
parents in Swineford.
We will offer all our silks 30 per
cent below regular price on Satur
day, July 25th.
S. WEIs, Selinsgrove.
Letters of Administration in the
estate of G, NJ. Fisher were granted
on Saturday to Ellsworth Aurand of
Shamokin Dam.
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Deeds Entered for Record.

Alice Forty and G.. A. Forty TO
John Houtz lot in Freeburc for
5000.
George aud Fins Shotsberscr TO
John ). and Reuben 5. Aucker. 2iO
acres in Union township for $1,000.
Release deed from heirs of George
Helwig, deceased, to Jas. =. Hell
wig J acres in w. Perry township.
Annie Auckcr to George and Elias
Shotsberger, 2GO acres in Union
township for $3.50.
Samuel Sholl, admir- of JOS. p. Ar.
mold to VIM. \. Hcrrold. $ acres in
Chapman township for $40.
Wellington \. Herrold and iona
than \. Herrold, Executors, to VIM.
II. Herrold, lOG acres in Chapman
township for Sl2Ol
Annie T.. Meyer and Geo. X. Moy-
er to Joseph Meyer, Lots 81 81, SIS.
50, and 30 in the town of Frceburg
for $3.50.
jacob \. Smitu's heirs to Izora
q. Smith. property in Smithgroye
for S519.
Edward Freed and Jacob A..
Freed, Executors of Jacob Freed,
deceased to ). l.. Freed, Tract No.
:, acres timber land in Beaver
township; Tract No. 3. - acres for
S3l5.
Same to Alfred Smith, II acres in
Beaver township for SGO7.5O.
Emma Rissinger and jacob Ris-
singer to Amelia Lowrie, Lot No.
% on High Street, Selinsgrove for
5000.
MISTAKEN Souls VINO DREAM OF
Bliss. The following marriage Ii
censes have been granted since our
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
Ms of LOCAL INTEREST
w. WAGENSELLER,
dtor and Proprietor.

|ould deem II q favor II those having VS.
|enfs would notify us ny postal or py
, notice at TITS ofllcc.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16

The Lutheran and Rciormed Il Sun
day school at Grub's church will
hold their annual picnic on the Sth
of August.
Government detectives are on the
lookout for persons who have been
seine fishing and using dynamite in
Middlecreek.
Don't place your order for n buggy
until you see the Safety buggy man
ufactured by the Safety Buggy Co.,
of Lancaster. a sample buggy can
be seen at my livery stable near the
Washington House.
II. w. II. JONES, Agent.
Notice Our semi-annual special
sale of Dress Goods will take place
on Saturday, July 25th. As usual
we will allow a discount of 20 per
cent from our present low prices on
all dress goods and Innings purchas-
ed on the above mentioned day for
cash. This sale includes all the
dress goods we have in stock, viz
Henriettas, Cashmeres, Cloths, Ser.
ges, Silks, Dress Ginghams, White
Goods, etc. S. WEIs,
Selinsgrove, Pa.
A first-class Farm for sale by the
undersigned Executors of the Last
Will and Testament of Simon Miller,
decd, located at Oriental, Juniata
Co., Pa, containing about 22l acres
about 30 acres timber land and in
a high state of cultivation and hav-
ing thereon erected two dwelling
houses one three story brick, slate
roof, the other two story frame,
slate roof and all other necessary
outbuildings, good bank barn, ma.
nure and straw shed, good and plenty
water at the house and barn. Any
person desiring to see the farm can
do 80 by calling on s. II. Miller who
lives on the farm, and for price and
condition of sale call on A. G. Horn.
berger at Aline, Snyder Co. Pa.
A. g. HoRNBERaRR,
SAM'L II. MILLER,
6-lS.6t. Executors.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-08
Treatin store

General Thomas l.. Ros.cr, gallant
cavalry general of the Coniederacy will
lecture in the evening Of May .. (saiur-
day. at The opera house. lie has With
him siercopticon and displays to his
audiences lcenes from the different bat.
tie Il Ids ol the war. Gen Ro.scr has
Won high repuie as lecturer aud the
press Of ihos, portions Of Texas where
he has already lecture Is loui in bis
praise. The proceeds Of the lectures
90 To- TO the Sou hern Battle Abbey. Tie
should be- given rou ing audience in
our city, not only because OF the holy
cause be Is engaged iu, not only he.
cause lie was one ~ HE most valiant
4, Tenders Of Southern rights. but be-
cause he ie an allie anil eloquent speak
- ehu can entertain aud instruct ar
luiience aud nj them away feeling
glad thit they were ilrlunfie enough
10 hear ~ splendid a eciufe.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-08
HANGING OF HOLMES.
Pays the Death Penalty For
Numbering Pitezel.
HIS NECK BROKEN BY THE FALL.

Holmes Declared on the soanold He
Was Innosent Of This Murder. but
That TIE Did Cause the Deaths Of
Two Women story OF tho Grimes At
tributed 10 the Dead Man.
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-H. II. Holmes
was hanged in Moyamensing prison
this morning. The drop fen at iO:l2
O'Clock. His neck was broken by the
fall. The marvellous nerve Of the man
never deserted him 10 the very end.
Even ON the scaffold he was probably
the coolest person in the solemn assem-
blago.
In few wen chosen words he pro
claimed his innocence Of any murder,
including that for which he was con-
victed and hanged. He declared the
only wrong doing in taking human life
for which he could be held responsible
consisted In the death Of two women,
who had died rs a result Of criminal OPP
erations at his hands. IIe did not name
these victims.
Holmes spent the greater part Of his
last night on earth writing letters. Al
midnight he went 10 bed and slept
soundly unsil o'clock. II took tive
calls 10 awaken him. Promptly arising
he received a visit from his spiritual adj
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-08
Kurten News.
This place was visited by nice rain
Saturday night.

This place was visited by a nice rain
Saturday night.
The young people Of West Kniten
held singing at the residence Of Mr.. W.
Piitman last sunday. There was only
a small crowt present but We re glad
10 see that some Of cur young people
meet and sing the old Christian songs.
There was Sunday school at Wesseu
Chapel church last Sunday, and q
large crowd attended.
There was preaching at wivon church
last Sunday eve.
The school az Kurlen had twenty pu-
pulls last Monday.
There viii be Sunday s,hool and
preaching at we.sen Chapel chunh
next Sunday aud dinner on the grounds.
Mr., Joe Birg' little baby was quite
IN last sunday.
The old man Pietson died at his home
near wixon church last SUNDAY eve,
and vas laid TO rest Monday at wixon
grave yard SmoS.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-08

John -. Mike advertised 200 chick
ems in the Eagle yesterday moraing
and they we're all gone by 10 O'Clock.
lie received $50 more in the afternoon
aud sold them nearly all. An al in the
Eagle docs the work.
The Madison county dem 'eratic con-
veniion elected delegates 10 the lesisla-
tive. judicial and congressional conven-
lions. Delegates were instructed for 7.
II. Ball for congress and for l.. I. Dnh-
lei, +. B. seay and W. L. Dean for rep.
7 ssniaiives.
The Priscilla club will meet today at
5o'clock .. m, At the re,idence Of Mrs.
". s. Howell. The hour has been
changed from 3 O'Clock to o. All mem
bers are requested 10 attend, a. il Is the
purpose h make arrangements at this
meeting for a picnic. Mrs. J. S. Keys,
highly recommended teacher of fancy
work, will meet with the club and OF.
iers them special Inducements TO get
the entire club a. a class.
News Of the announcement Of ia.
"0ld Alcadc" for governor, which up
peared IN the Eagle Yesterday morning
created no little comment on our
streets. and the reporter found not a
ies people who were delighted With his
candidacy and declared their intention
TO support him. Many others declared
the old man In his do,age aud said that
his candidacy was hopeless We incline
b the belief that IL will come TO naughl
and legFetio see the old man desert
his party at a time when every man
should sand firmly by the egular'y Or
gained party.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-08
THE MILWAUKEE, STRIKE.
City Council Takes ~ the Matter ana
WIN Ask For settlement.

WIN Ask For y settlement.
MILWAUKEE, May Tho common
council took up the street railway strike
matter at a special meeting last
night aud adopted resolution for the
appointment Of a committee Of five al
dermon TO act in conjunction with SINH
lar committees Of the Merchants and
Manufacturers association and the street
railway employees, In an EFFORT TO modi-
ate. Another resolution instructs the
city attorney to take steps TO vacate the
franchises of the Street Railway COM
pany unless the officers Of the corpora
ton agree 10 submit the questions at
issue between them and their late en-
ployes 10 arbitration. For the first time
since the strike began the police admit
that the situation = becoming serious.
Disturbances continue 20 occur In all
parts Of the city where attempts are
made 10 run cars.
The fourth day Of the great street
railway strike opened with out material
change In the situation. Seventy-four
cars were going over the tracks under
guard police, but with the exception II
the lines in the thoroughfarcs leading
to the depots they were poorly patron
lied. There are no cars moving ON the
south side. Vice President Payne an
nounccd that the company would be
pleased 30 meet the committee approved
by common council and the merchants
council, but under no consideration
would the street car officials meet any
delegation from the labor organization
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-08
Rev. j. Mldd mrs suicide.

A private letter received here yesteT-
day announces the death OF the well
known Baptist preacher Rev. J. Midd
Hill. The letter Is dalel Lower Penas-
CO, New Mexico, April %, and says
Rev. Mr.. Hin suiclded April 25 by
drowning in the Rio penasco river
some live niles from his home. His
pocket memorandum contained the
following written in pencil; "a sinner
saved by grace. God alone knows the
cause OF this act. / commit my spiri,
to the God who gave H. J. Midd hill."
Rev. Hill was widely known In Texas
and has been Instrumental in doing
much good
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-08

viscTs. Fathers DAILY and MacPeak.
They administered the last sacrament
and did not leave him until nearly .
o'clock. During their absence he ate
breakfast.
At 10 O2 o'clock the sheriff called TO-
gcthcr the official jury aud after each
man had answered to his name and
subscribed 10 the certificate, the
solemn march to the gallows was
begun. At 1903 they mounted the
fatal platform. a momcnt Of prayer
elapsed. Holmes stepped 20 the front Of
the scaffold and resting his hands ON the
rail made his statement Of innocence. Il
was received Ia absolute silence. Two
minutes later he FIN shed, then at a 81
lent signal from the priests he bent -
his knees aud fixed his eyes ON the cru
ciax claspod in his thin hands. Until
t0;i2 the prayer continued. Immed..
ately afterwards he arose. shook hands
with the priests and lawyers and in a
firm voice babe them goodbye
without IN insiant's delay his hands
were tied behind him and the black can
adjusted. sheriff Clement placed the
moose about his neck and after an in
slant Of terrible stiffness the crack Of
the holt rang out like a pistol shot and
the murderer had fallen to his doom.
Consciousness left him instantly, said
the doctors. although his heart con.
tinucd to feohly beat for % or 20 min
utes. After an examination had been
made by several physicians Holmes was
pronounced dead aud his swinging
corpse cut down.
The murder Of Benjamin +. Pitezel,
for which Herman Mudgett, alias II. II,
Holmes, was hanged, occurred on Sun.
day, Sept ?, 1894 The crime was 4
elimination Of a conspiracy between ths
men TO dcfraud the Fidelity Mutual L4if'
association Of this city Of $4,000, and
the swindlc was successfully accom-
| plishcd.
Holmes and Pitezol became acquaint
ed in Chicago in 1890 Pitezcl was mar
ried and had six children. He was poo
and was not avcrse to engaging il
dishonest business II IL wsc lucrative
The story OF the death Of Pitezel hal
been published time and again and i
still fresh in the minds Of the public
also the part played by Jeptha d. Howe
an attorney Of ST. Louis, In collecting
the insurance and the declaration q
Marion G. Hcdspoth. the noted train
robbcr, that M overheard a plot botwccl
Holmes and Pitczol and Howe 10 swim
die the insurance company which led q
Holmes arrest for numbering Pitozel
while in jail at ST. Louis
Holmes was placed on trial in hi
city Tor pitozel's murder ON Monday
oct. 2S last The trial ended the fol
lowing Saturday night in verdict q
guilty Of murder in the lrst degree. tn
jury was out two hours aud a half
"for the sake Of appearances" The
had agreed upon their verdict in ON
minutes time.
After this every measure was rosorto
TO to save Holmes neck. but the vcrdis
Of the court was sustained In every IN
stance The testimony Of Georgian
Yoke, one Of Holmes wives, and know
a. Mrs. Howard, did more to convis
him than al the oghce.
With the mnrdor Of Benjamin /
Pitcsel y intcrworon tho schemes AN