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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-21
LEGAL HISTORY.

At this evenings session of the Bar
association, Montagu Crackenthorpe
read a very able paper on THE Use OF
Legal History" Mr.. Crackenthorpe be-
gan his address by paying a strong
compilmem to the standard of legal
eoucatlon In the United States, Of which
he said:
Your standard of legal education is a very
nigh one, higher indeed than it is in nv
own country. II l am not misinformed voi,
have In the United States seventy-ave law
schools, of which sixty-fye are as.ne,atad
with universities. The reputation of at least
one OF these has attracted the attention If
europe. In London, although 1t is the capt
t tai OIL an empire and a central state of JUS
tiee, no such advantages are to be had
We have, indeed, council Of legal educa-
ton, chosen by the four Inns Of court which
is doing its very best, but it does not, and
with the limited resources at its command
1t cannot do much more than instill elemen-
tary knowledge, and that for the most part
of strictly business description. 1t is not
surprising that English lawyers, bred like
myself amid the turmoil OF the courts, should
be reproached by continental observers with
knowing little about the scientific side of
the law or the connection between the various
systems of jurisprudence which prevail in diff
ferent countries. England we are told, pro-
duces many frst-rate advocates, but rarely
scientific or comparative jurist. The
imputation Is I am bound to admit not
wholly unfounded.
Studying the growth of law, meant,
he held, Studying history as well and
had nbera,lizing tendency to the stud
ent who, though engaged In the pract-
ice Of his profession, escaped being
made its slave and gave him an insight
into the social and political life Of the
past as reflected in the mirror of the
present Mr.. Crackenthorpe went at
some length into the question of the
value of legal history on the practical
side of the lawyers work. He cited
several cases showing the effect know
ledge Of the older law had upon the pro-
ceedure, and final results, and closed
with a plea for the uses of the study
of legal history.
Following the address, reports OF
special committees were received.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
NAY GET A PARDON

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 2.-The board
of pardons has practically decided to
recommend that pardon be granted to
John Bardsley, but final action will not
be taken until Friday, when another con-
ference will be held. On July 3 1891,
Bardsley was sentenced to fifteen years in
the Eastern penitentiary for misappropri-
ating over half a million of dollars of
city and State moneys, while acting as
city treasurer of Philadelphia. Bards.
ley's downfall was directly brought
about by the failure of the keystone
Bank, in which the moneys in his charge
was depnSited
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
FREE TO ALL.

The great Logrenia, in his magic and
pleasing entertainment entitled, 'Things
That Deceive" will he the attraction at
Crystal Spring every night this week, be-
ginning tomorrow night. He will be
assisted by the novel and eccentric musi-
cal team, Harry and Emma Smith, in
original acts. The.greatest drum major
and juggler in America, Prince Paul,
will also take part in these entertain
ments. This aggregation will render a
most entertaining programme each even
ing, beginning at 8 o'clock, and Louis
Bragassa, manager of the Crystal Spring
Cafe, extends an invitation to the people
of Roanoke to attend, free of charge.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

The case of f. c. Watts, charged with
criminal assault, was called in the police
court yesterday morning at II a. m. and
the taking of testimony resumed.
The first witness examined was Robert
Hopcroft, who stated that Mr.. Watts came
into his store some time on Thursday
evening. but could not fix the time.
Phil Jackson, the colored janitor, was
called and he stated that he always began
cleaning up at o'clock, and after clean
ing up the lower floor which always re-
qured at least 30 minutes, he went up
stairs and found Mr.. Watts at his desk
at work, and after cleaning up a portion
of the room Mr.. Watts went out and re-
turned in about ten minutes, and went
back to work. Jackson further added
that he left Mr.. Watts in the Office about
ten minutes past six o'clock.
Daniel Gaskings, the colored messenger
in the auditors department, stated that
he always quit work about $50 O'Clock,
and on Thursday evening he saw Mr.
Watts going out of the Office just about
the time he had finished his work.
Walter Daniels stated that he was
going to supper between G:30 and Z o. clock
Thursday evening and he and Mr.. Watts
walked out Jefferson street together.
Jack Cromer deposed that he met Mr.
avenue about Z o'clock. iu
j. a. Wharton testified that he saw Mr..
Watts on Jefferson street about 6:30
o'clock Thursday evening on his way
home to his supper.
y. Blair Antrim testified that he saw
Mr.. Watts on jefferson street about $3.50
O'Clock last Thursday evening.
$. Hamilton Graves stated that he
boarded just across the street from where
Mr. Watts resides, and he saw Mr. Watts
Thursday evening about 10 minutes to
o'clock.
Chas. F. Koch testified that he came
down town Thursday afternoon with Mr..
Watts ard he (Mr. Watts) wore a black
suit of clothing, and was positive that it
was black instead of blue.
John Woods stated that he met Mr.
Marston about 10 minutes past.5 o'clock
on Thursday evening of last week. His
testimony corroborated Mr.. Marston's as
to the time he met Mr.. Watts on that
day.
n. r. Pritchard states that he saw Mr..
Watts, and Mr.. Trainham, on Eighth
avenue, and after short conversation
Mr.. Trainham called out that Mr.. Watts
had tainted. He went and lifted him III
and he tainted again, and Mr.. Trainham
| remarked that Mr. Watts did not deserve
TO he Helpeu.
James McCreedy stated lie walked from
the corner of Salem avenue and Henry
| street to Terry's pond, and it took him
! nine minutes; and returned via Nelson
| street and the market house back to the
corner of Campbell avenue and Jefferson
street 1t took seven minutes to make the
| return trip.
Phil. Meade stated that he met Mr..
Trainham last Thursday night and Train
| ham said that he was looking for Watt.
with gun, and intended to kill him OIL
sight, and gave as his reason that Watt:
| had insulted his children. Trainham in
testimony Tuesday denied that he made
such statement.
Rev. w. III. Meade deposed that he h ad
known the accused for the past ten wears
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

and had known him to faint upon one
occasion while attending meeting of the
vestry of st. Johns Church.
Mr. Henderson corroborated the state
ments made by Dr. Meade.
At 2:30 O'Clock Mr. Watts was put on
the stand and testified in his own behalf.
He stated that he left the Office about j:15
o'clock, and went to the drug store,
where he bought some cigarettes and to
DR.. Harrison's office. He then went up
the street with Mrs, Hanckel until he
reached Henry, then returned to Hop
crofts news stand, remained there Il few
minutes and returned to the office about
6 o'clock and worked about half an hour,
when he went again on the street and
went directly home.
Geo. ; Jack then testified that Mr.
Trainham had told him on Saturday that
from the best information he could get
that the offenSe was committed about Il
quarter past o'clock.
The commonwealth then introduced Prof
j. j. Kelley and it was on the introduce
ton of his testimony that legal battle
was fought. The commonwealth object
was to prove by As. Kelley that he saw
Mr.. Wauts in the vicinity n short time
before 6 o'clock on Thursday evening.
This was strenuously objected to by coun-
SCI lol lue uelelSe, tuey Claiming UnaO
it should have been introduced as evil
dence in chief, and recited authority after
authority to sustain their point, while the
commonwealth was unable to show sim
gle instance or quote n single authority
upon which to base it's opinion. Judge
Wood, however, ruled in favor of the
commonwealth on the ground that the
testimony had not been discovered until
the defense had begun taking testimony
Mr.. Kelley then testified that he met
Mr.. Watts on Tazewell street s. e. Just
before O'Clock on Thursday evening.
Arthur Day, street car conductor be-
tween Roanoke and Vinton, testified that
Mr.. Watts got on the Ninton car which
left Ninton at $40 near the brick row,
but was not positive whether it was
Thursday or Friday evening; also that he
wore black coat, straw hat and negligee
collar and shirt.
Frances Kelley deposed that he and
two other men saw Mr.. Watts near the
monument in Woodland Park going in
the direction of brick row about eight or
ten minutes after 6 O'Clock.
There was much conflict as to the
testimony of these three witnesses.
The testimony of Prof Kelley was per.
haps the most damaging to the alibi OF
any given in rebuttal.
At O'Clock court adjourned and the
case will be resumed again this morning
at II o'clock.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
CITY CEMETERY NOTICE.

All persons owning lots in the City
Cemetery will file at the city engineers
office evidence of such ownership, and all
persons having relatives and friends
buried there will please report the names
of same to the city engineer, together
with the location of the lot in which they
are buried, at the earliest possible day.
This information is desired for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the true ownership
of the lots therein and making a record
thereof
j. II. Wingate. CITY Engineer.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
VIRGINIA DESPERATE KILLED

Louisville, Ky, Sept "a special to
the Times from Pikesville, Ky, says: In
attempting to capture George o. Quinn, n
Virginia desperate, who had killed
Everett Flower in Russell county, Va, n
week ago, the possed fire on him, killing
him instantly. Quinn was surrounded by
the posse and made desperate fight be
fore he was killed, emptying his revolver
Quinn shot Fowler through the head
while the latter was hunting squirrels,
killing him instantly.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
GOING TO SEE WATSON.

Washington, Sept. 2-Senator Butler,
chairman of the Populist executive com
mittee, left the city to-day for Atlanta on
political business. While in Georgia Mr.
Butler will have conference with
Thomas e. Watson, the nominee for
Vice President on the Populist ticket.
The Senator has been preparing the letter
to MIR. Natson notifying him of his nom
nation, and it is presumed that the con-
ference is in relation to this matter
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
NEW YORK POPULISTS.

Syracuse, n. Y, Sept. 2.-The Popu.
list State convention began here to-day.
Lansing +. Lincoln, of Buffalo, was
selected temporary chairman, and was
succeeded by d. NJ. S. Zero, of Glens
Falls, as permanent chairman. A com
mittee was appointed to go to the Demo.
cratic State convention to try to secure
endorsement by it of the Democratic and
Populist national platforms and the
nominations for free silver candidates
for State offices.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
IT Is RECOMMENDED.

l take pleasure in stating to the public
that the machine advertised by The
Times is genuine New Home machine,
and is on exhibition at the New Home
office, 300 Henry street s. W. The party
entitled to the machine can have any No.
IA in the house; the true price $50. We
have on hand quite a lot of machines Just
from the factory, among others the fine
drop cabinet that so many people admire
for the beauty and convenience See ad.
on page Z. Thanking the public for past
favors and hope they will continue the
same, am very respectfully, w. H..
Stricken
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

after the eighth inning on account of
darkness. Attendance $500.
First game-Boston, Is runs, 90 hits, 9
errors; st. Louis, 3 runs, hits, 3 err
rors. Batteries: Klobedanz and Ber-
sen; Donahue and Murphy.
Second game-Boston, 10 runs, 10 hits,
A errors; ST. Louis, 8 runs, II hits, s err
rors. Batteries: Nichols and Bergen;
Kissinger and Mcfarland
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

Several years ago 1 was taken with a
sever attack of fluX. l was sick in bed
for about ten days and could get nothing
to relieve me until | used Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
which cured me and has been house
hold remedy with us ever since. j. G.
NARROW, Decaturville, Mo. For sale by
the Chas Lyle Drug Company
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

Remember that the Radford Steam
Laundry will give you better work than
any Chinaman in town, and when you
patronize them the money goes to feed
and clothe the twenty white women and
men employed by them, who in turn
spend it i'll Roanoke Why patronize n
Chinaman under such circumstances
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Richmond, Va, Sept. 2.-Hon. j. lay
Tor Ellyson, chairman of the Democratic
State committee, has appointed the fol-
lowing executive committees: First dis
trict, w. y. Jones, Richmond City;
second, r. f. Boykin, Isle of Wight;
third, Henry r. Pollard, Richmond city;
fourth, Nv. II. Mann, Nottoway; fifth,
Claude a. Swanson, Pittsylvania; sixth,
John d. Horsely, Lynchburg; seventh,
Thomas S. Martin, Albemarle; eighth,
Joseph f. Wollard, Fairfax; ninth,
Rufus A. Ayers, Wise, and tenth, Ed,
ward Echols, Stauntcn
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
THE LOSS OF GOLD.

Washington, Sept. 2.-The Treasury
to-day lost $4,000 in gold coin, and S31 ).
600 in bars, which leaves the true amour,
of the reserve Sl03, 203,2l3.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

Having no soda water nor ice cream
customers, prescriptions are given imme-
diate attention. II. G. Barnes, "He puts
up prescriptions"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

"The Fair'is now open at No. 0 Salem
avenue with full line of stationary,
glassware, etc. George Gravatt, Mana
ger.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
A RARE OPPORTUNITY

Five good houses on Third or Wells
avenue n. e., Nos $40, 312, 314, 316 and
3lS, all for ST. $40; 800 cash and $25 per
month. This is one of the best bargains
ever offered in the city. Come quick if
you want good investment
L. w. SPINDLE & CO.,
104 Jefferson Street.
Also one good residence to exchange
for a farm
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
THE TRIAL OF THE WATTS CASE
MANY WITNESSES WE'RE EXAM
MED YESTERDAY.

The Accused Testified in His Own Behalf
The Defense Objected Strenuously
to Admitting the Evidence of J. J.
Kelley, But the Court Overruled
Their Objections-Tho Case Will be
Resumed This Morning.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
All &c Cigars. Roig,
Majors Seal, Shenan-
ID O a h Clu b, Lit lie.
Duke, Kossuth, Van
etas, Worlds Favorite,
Saboroso.--siX for 25c.
Massie's Pharmacy.

Have Won tried those orange slice
cakes? 20 cents dozen, at Catogni's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03
SCHOLARSHIP FOR SALE

A scholarship issued by the National
Business College, of Roanoke. Apply to
or address The Times.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

The best ice cream can be had at Crys-
tai Spring Cafe.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

NOW IS THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

]. H. wingate, City Engineer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-28

toward tho east. Both pulled their hats down
tightly. and with their heads lowered to meet
the gale. walked on. A loud crack. tho Dreak-
Ing of the tree. made them look up. but they MAJ
no time to get out Of tho way OF the truhk
Siegers companion gave startled cry a. no
saw Siegel crushed to the sidewalk by the tres
and buried under the branches and leaves.
Several persons went to 5iegers assistance
but he could not be extricated from the treo'
which pinned him down until r. l.. Johnson, en-
gineer Of the Larchmont flats. had procured the
sidepiece Of q bedstead. With this the TRUNK
was lifted and siegel pulled from beneath his
skull had been crushed. An ambulance was
summoned from the New-York Hospital. ana
upon it's arrival, Siegel was hurried away he
died however, ten minutes after reaching the
hospital
There were several persons on the biocK al
the time Of the accident. Two young women
were not far ahead Of Segel and his friend, ana
did not escape the falling tree by more than
few seconds.
The tree a maple, was about forty feet hish
and two and a half feet in diameter at the pase'
tust where It broke. Only six or eight inches Vi
the stump remain. The trunk was dead IL ap-
peared and could not have withstood even
lighter gust. Despite Its decayed state II was
covered with leaves 1t Htood In front oi
grocery store
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-28
V0LD HUNTERS PERISH ~ THE DESERT.

oSs OF THEM WAS EDWARD N. CLARK MEMBER
OF wELL-KNOwN NETWORK FAMILY.
fofnona. CAL July H.-Edward NJ. Clark, Of
-e"- "-iork. and his companion. Henry Sanford. OF
Vu'hous No, have undoubtedly been lost on the
no'ave desert while prospecting for gold. The
~, wv men left Banning a few weeks ago. and at
ds' accounts their provisions had given out and
s"'f horses had succumbed to the heat
s'o'pector who returned from the desert yester-
.as reports finding two bodies answering the de-
'N'p'on OF Clark and Banford lying on the desert
"ehty-hve miles from Volcano Springs, near
Sh eh point the missing men were last seen. The
au horses Of the prospectors were also found and
Cisrk uaPPngs tally with those purchased by
fa,ad,,x was a member Of one OF the best-known
t;onnI.s t;nI.s IN New-York State. His uncle was ex-
Ms ernor Myron III. Clark. Of Canandaigua, and
Tsusc cousin Is State Treasurer Colvin OF Glens
ssn s ~. \. Clark came TO California two years
see%t So WIN an invalid wife. and by unfortunate
ttbpoecu.ation ~ In mines he lost all he had. He
O prou1 TO ask his Eastern relatives for assist
ovse and determined 10 make his own fortune
st Columbus Mo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-28
ADVENTURE or A LITTLE CHILD.

LOST FOR THREE DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE
sHAwANGuxK MouNTAINs-THE SEARCH
Cragsmoor. Ulster County. y. Y. July p CspeciaD.
The even OF life here was greatly disturbed
Saturday by messenger rom the whortleberry-
pickcrs who have their summer camp on IN"
mountain-top near the famous Sans Point telling
that child had been lost The tidngs thrilled
everybOdy's heart. especially when II was known
that the child had not been seen since Thursday.
when the little six-yearold, who was picking ber-
ries with her brothers. suddenly disappeared When
the alarm given, by the light OF the moon a
band of pickers explored the forests peerng over
precipices and diving into caves. but in vain.
Then. later the night heavy rain set in. fol-
lowed by mists SO heavy as TO make search use
less.
Early Saturday morning band OF young
from the cottage settlement started OF to search
in the region OF SANS Point, whose precipitous
cliffs caves ana deep gorges suggested a tragical
ending to a brief life. Eager search was made all
that day The greatest sympathy and excitement
prevailed and many sleepess hours were the lot or
sympathetic parents as their thoughts wandered
of TO the lost child On Sunday morning bands
OF sturdy mOuntaineers. laborers from the near
villages Of Ellenville. Nappanock and Walk.n Val
lev giving no thought to the needed rest after the
weeks labors were be seen toil!ng up the noun
tain side with ropes. At IL o'clock came news that
a little n-bonnet had been found near the mouth
pIoring the dark cave; The hours went on. and
honc nearly died out but hearts only grew more
sympathetic and resolute. At l2 o'clock shout
was heard from a lower level Found! and Sha.
wangunk Mountains never echoed more joyful
sound ,
Soon the noise OF blackboard was heard in the
distance and men appeared shouting TO the
groups In front OF cottages and boarding houses.
"The child is found.' and one voice OF thanks
giving went no The little child found three
miles from the spot where she disappeared picking
seen exposed three nights and days without food.
save such as the birds find. and no bed but the
grea, stones She seemed in a dazed condition, and,
bv the advice Il physicians was taken into a near
by house there TO be kept perfectly quiet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-28
KJDNAPPED BY THEIR MOTHER.

Lexington. KY, July IA sensation was created
here this morning when It became known that
Mrs Lizzie Thompson Of Cincinnati. VINO sepa-
rated from her husbani Harry b. Thompson here
two wears ago, had returned 70 the city saturday
night and had kidnapped their two chdrrh yese'
80, n,nrr,ng The children, Nellie Milton. ten
80 old and John b. eight years old. went TO live
with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs Milton G.
thompson. and were in the habit Of attending
sunday at ch5ss Church nas each ~ sunsay
nnSnoI ihat they were picked up by Mrs. Thoinp-
SON in closed caarsae car a1s dven bs oy her
81, ~ the homo OF their teacher and left note
directed Dr. Ward pastor OF avsS Gnr ,Sat sse
srnwe 70 some station the Cincinnati Soutnern'
,sra u,Uru she boarded a train for Cincinnati
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-28
DOWN COMES THE EMBLEM

r,,u REPUBLICAN BANNER IN FRONT OF THE
NoRMANpIE BLOWN DOWN by THE STORM.
The handsome Mckinley and Hobart banner or
tbe Rsnublican County Committee. which has caused
soue controversy between General Earle the pro-
nrie,,r of the Hotel Normandie. and the Republican
county Committee, settled the question as TO
whether II would stay up or not while the storm
uas ar its height last evening and came down Inc
wind tugged so hard at the banner that one Of the
g,,v lines gave way end it dropped down into the
street Bv the remaining rope the banner was elt
To hang there although drawn to one side OF the
street.
General Earle who has bitterly opposed having
the emblem hanging in front OF his hotel, when Is
natronized by Senator Hill and other prominent
Democrats telephoned to a member or the Repuo-
lcan County Committee Immediately after the BAN
ner fell with a great deal of irony in his voice:
..I must inform you OF distressing accident Our
handsome banner which has foated proudly in front
OF the hotel has just been blown down.
Senator Hill sat in the oppy OF tne no,eI aufins ~.
the evening talking with number OF friends He
looked tanned and healthy after his cruise on
Colorel Ruppert's yacht and his so1ourn at Nor,
ma nde- by the Sea When some one !aushingy told
him that while he was at 1t. he might haye torn
partial Job Of 1t. he replied with Twinkle IN MS
II didn't tear 1t down. 1t was the storm ana you
s.s coming events cas- their shadows before "
'Well" replied the other. 1T was pretty severe
storm" A.. ,x .A a,,,0,,.,
whose nictures are depicted upon the fallen banner
viii have tc encounter this fall" was the Senator's
reply.