davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
THE ROYAL AHCiSTN.
Proposition Of IirEinians Rejected.
HoatOn Next Meeting pInce.

SAVANNAH. May 27.-The Supreme
Council Of the Royal Arcanum held a long
session to-day. 4 resolution was passed
making policemen and nremen extra
hazardous risks. and requiring that their
applications must be sent 20 the medical
examiner In chief before being passed on.
The proposition TO require the secreta-
ries of subordinate councils 10 notify ap-
piicants within forty-eight hours Of the
action on their applications was referred
10 the Committee on Laws.
The Committee on New Business re-
ported adversely on the proposition made
by the Virginia representatives asking
that an emergency fund be established
and adopted.
II was decided that the next rnce;ing-
place shall be Boston.
a committee was appointed 70 devise
plans FOR celebrating the twentieth ami
versary next year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Matnhcle Warriors Defeated.

BULUWAYO. May 7.-Captain Plumer
reports that the scouts belonging 10 his
column Monday afternoon found a force
Of 300 Matabole encamped upon a stone
kopje. having hollow centre Ike a fort
The scouts opened fire on the natives and
retired Captain Plumer. upon hearing
the firing advanced his column at a
gallop. and poured a heavy fire into the
enemy. and they retreatcd, sustaining
heavy losses. one English trooper was
killed and Two were wounded The defeat
OF this party OF Matabeie warriors has
stricken the native impis In the west
with feer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Wealthy Cattlc-Man Found MUIR
dered.

HOUSTON. TEX. May I'll. 3. Babe-.
"A wealthy and influential cattlcman, OF
this city was to-day found murdered in
the residence Of Congressman j. G..
Hutcheson, where he had been living. a
servant girl made the discovery. The
dead mans face was horribly mutiiate1.
The motive FOR the murdsr was aDpa-
renily robbery. as one room had been
ransacked and two bundles Of silyorware
found tied up near an open window.
Mr.. Baker had evidently made a despe-
rate fight for his life. as there was evl-
dence that he had had terrific struggle
with his murdere-s.
Later.-Louis Williams and Alfred Nc
Bride (negroes) were arrested tonight for
the murder OF Mr. Baker. The police re-
fuse to give the ground for their action.
Excitement is running high.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
WALKER ELECTRIC COMPANY.
Ex-Governor Flower snss II IL GoinS
Right Ahead.

NEW YORK. Nay "a rumor was
current this afternoon that there was no
truth in the Albany Dispatch printed this
morning that the Walker Company had
been incorporated to compete with the
General Electric and Westinghouse con-
Germs and that the report had been cir
culated for speculative effect on Gene
raj Electric stock.
Ex-Governor Flower was seen about
the matter. and. he stated: II am in
terested in the Walker Company. and we
are going ahead in the electrical busi-
ness. We are not organized 20 Gght any
body. our capital f. sjlo0COl."
II is thought on the street that Mr..
Flower and his associates who are
largely Interested I'm trolley-.ines through
out the country. have formed the new
company for the purpose OF supplying
their own plants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
MURPHY AND DANA.
Nominations FnvOrabiy Acted On.
No Action in Fow!c Case.

WASHINGTON, May T-In order that
there might be a quorum for the conside-
ration Of cases upon the executive cal
ondar. the Senate vent into secret ses-
sion at 1915 o'clock. and the nominations
OF Dominic !. Murphy. to be C0mmis-
sioner OF Pensions. and y. J. T. Dana. 10
be First Assistant Deputy Commissioner
we're at once taken up. There were mu-
tual explanations between Mr. Gallinger
and III. Pasco. and Mir. Gallinger then
withdrew his motion to reconsider the
vote by which Murphy was confirmed
and both men were fayorably acted upon
Considerable time was consumed In
speeches made by various senator's eulo-
glstic II General Dana and his military
record.
No action was taken on the nomination
Of William r. Fowle. 10 be Collector Of
the Lynchburg (Va) District. % succeed
General Fitzhugh Lee, which was ad-
versely reported By the Finance Commit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
MR.. CHAS. WORKMAN
Death, After q Long Illness Of This Well.
KnoTn BvsineSS-Man.
BRIEF SKETCH or HIS CAREER
Greater Part OF, His Husy Life spent
In This City. Where lie Had Varied
Interests and Held Responsible Po-
sttions-Iiis FumiIy-The Funeral.

Mr.. Charles F.. Wortham, one OF Rich
mond's most promine and enterprisihs
businessmen, died at his home corner
of Second and Grace streets, yesterday
afternoon ct ! o'clock.
Mr.. Workman had been in iU-health
for about four months, and on the "a
of this month his sickness eliminated in
a stroke OF paralysis, from which he never
rallied.
The deceased was a native OF Amherst
county. where he was horn 60 years ago.
He came TO Richmond when quite young
man and accepted clerkship In the
book store OF Mr.. Charles workman.
After a short time he entered the In
s,lrance business under the firm name
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

HALIFAX. May 9.-At y o'clock last
night the Norwegian bark Berodene, from
Ayonmouth for Mramichi. was wrecked
half a mile from tho fog-whistle on st.
Pauls Island. I'm the Gulf Of st. Law
renee. 4 thick mist ard heavy fog pre-
vailed at the time Captain II. wilson
First-Mate H. II. Sweenson, Second-Mate
Theodore Parson. and Scamen Harold
Nelson and Emil Soterstron were lost.
Five men were saved. The crew heard
the fog-alarm half an hour before their
ship struck
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Old Point NcHt SunilnN.

On next Sunday 5,ay 2ist. the Chesa-
peake and Ohio will hsgin their popular
- excursions 20 Old Point or Norfolk.
Special fast train WIFI leave Richmond
from BroaG-S,reet station at $40 A. NJ.
arrive old Point 1890 \. NJ. Returning,
ieavc Old Point p. NJ, arrive Rich
mond i. N. Passengers for Norfolk
tako regular $50 4. 81 train. arrive Nor
folk y noon. returning. leave Norfolk
at $3.50 r. NJ, same day. or A. NJ follow
inC Monday. This is most delightful
outing. the trip being made over stone
ballast track. free OF dust. and without
intermediate stops. Special rates for
dinner at either tho chamberln. Hygela.
or sherwood Hotels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
CyRaN CIGaRnisKEns.
They Protest Against Concession
Granted 10 This Country.

HABANA. May IA delegation OF
cigar manufacturers and representatives
Of kindred industries called upon Cap
tain-General Weyler to-day. and laid be-
fore him an exact statement OF the situa-
ton in which they are placed. II, they
declared. the concession granted by Spain
ia favor Of contracts made before the Is
suauce OF General Weyles's edlct pro
hibitlng the expectation Of cigars and to-
bacco were carried out. they would be
Obliged TO close their factories. General
Wevler promised TO inform the home gov
eminent OF their representa- and
said he would send a petition % the gov
ornment favorable 10 the manufacturers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

WASHINGTON. May 27.-Among the
patents issued to-day were the following:
Walter NJ. Byrd. Mt Gilead. assignor OF
one half 10 W. ID. & \. ID. Clark. Mont
gsmefy county. y. C.. shaft hanger; I'd
ward Clin. Newark, y. j., assignOr OF one
half TO @. r. Joushlns Berkley. Va.
freight-car truck; J. II. Bobbit and j. L.
Ramsey. Raleigh. y. c.. remedies for dis
eases Of the blood. including rheumatic
affections, trade mark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
You Make "a "Gr~af ylstaIse-

n you DO not use POLK MiLLER'S
ITALIAN INSECT POWDER this sum-
mer As an extermnator of FLIES.
ROACHES, and other troublesome in
sects II has few. II any. equals and no
superiors. The GENUINE oniv sod In
10. -. ana 80 cents bottles. NEVER IN
BULK. Purchase n bottle OF your drug
glst or grocer. You'll never use any other.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Cuban Question In Congress.

WAsHINGTON. May G.-The Morgan
Joint resolution recognizing the beliige-
rency OF the cuban insurgents was dis
cussei IN the Senate Committee on For
eign Relations this morning. but no ac-
ton was taken. II Is generally believed
that the committee VIII not take further
action on the Cuban question. unless
something occurs on the island to give an
entirely new colcring TO The whole si,ua-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Relief for Michigan sufferers.

DETROIT. MICH. May I-Relcf sub
scrptions for the sufferers by Monday 3
disastrous storm are being collected. The
people are IN actual want. Governor Ri n
viii have an organization perfected By
tomorrow soliciting aid from the State
generally, and pr0eifc ror - distriou-
tion. one OF the injured, airs. Stuart,
died to-day. and several more deaths arc
expected. Fifteen Of the victims OF the
tornado were buried at Ortonvllle to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

The Reunion Button designed by Mr. j..
Taylor Stratton 10 "A beautiful and neat
little souvenir. IL consists OF the battle
flag on white background. with the
words Richmond. Va" above and 'lssy'
below. the whole surrounded by l0-carat
rolled-gold rim. Price, '25 cents. This
button has been adopted by r. r. Lee
and George T.. Pickett Camps. Confed-
crate Veterans, as their souvenir button
for the reunion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
THE VICTORIA DISASTER.
Recovery of BoGics OF the Dead.
narrowing scenes

tnk TFFEEN.
VICTORIA. B. G., May Z-Throughout
the sorrowful and suitry night and far
into the morning. thousands OF anxious
watchers have surged about the ap-
rroechcs 20 the Point Ellice bridge. the
scene OF yesterdays disaster. A. body
after body was brought 20 land. and ten
derby laid upon an imnrovised bier. the
eager crowd would rush about the re-
mains. hoping yet fearing, until shrek
or sob would announce that a dear one
had been recognized. and the name or
another identified victim would be placed
ugOn the bulletin-board and flashed by
wire to sorrowing friends When the
sixfy-frst corpse had been brought 10 the
surface. the rescueTs announced that they
coula ind no more bodice oDder the
wreckase. still nearly thirty people are
missing. whose 4ate may not be known
for days. IL is possible that many bodies
were carried out by the strong tide.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Death from Electricity.

SAVANNAH. GA. May E-siarlow
Wells. a colored lineman. employed by
the Brush Electfic-I.igft and Power
Company. while at work on a pole q
feet from the ground. tonight. came In
contact with wire through which 10
volts OF electricity we're passing and the
wire burned into the flesh OF his arm.
severing and cauteTizins the arteries.
Death resulted in 1--WE minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Democratlc state Convent,on.

Excursion tickets will be sold via Chssa-
peake and Ohio railway to Staunton and
return at one and one-thiri fares for the
round trip. From Richmond the rate
will be &.f5 for round trip. Tickets VIII
be sold for trains OF June 81 and 4th,
limited 10 expire June 9th. Trains leave
Richmond 1920 A. NJ, 215 +. NJ, ald
IL L.. 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

MADRID. May ia dispatch 70 the
,,',,,,- -.iei from Ha5sna says that Colonel
,roncsdn with a force Of Spanish troops.
bss defeated a band OF Insurgents 2.coo
strong under command OF the leader
A.,.,rrc The engagement took place rsar
snn B.ae. and the dispatch says resulted
in a severe toss 70 The rebels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

mont. In convention assembled, demand
the free and unlimited coinage OF silver
and gold into money OF redemption At the
ratio of i6 to /. without waiting for the
approval OF any other government
The resolution was voted down. only
about half a dozen delegates recording
themselves In its favor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

ant-Enginecr w. W. Bush. to be a passea
assistant engineer In the navy. su'seops
W. @. Farwell and John {. wise, 10 oe
medical inspectors; Passed -Assistan'-Sui-
geons .. Diehl and J. ID. Gatewo0o' 70 "
surgeons In the navy; W. NJ. Wheeler. OF
New York. and r. :. Brakeman. OF Con-
necticut, to be assistant surgeons In the
navy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

She " a wise mother who allots 20 each
Of her children a small bed. From the
time the baby occupies the cot alone, on
through childhood, he should have "A bed
10 himself Such pretty little affairs Of
white iron and brass come for the
nursery that is 10 resist them, apart from
hygienlc reasons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
krer,o Murderer Sentenced.

WASHINGTON. May H.-Judse Cole to-
day sentenced Irwin Ford tcolored). the
murderersof Elsie kreGlo, TO be hanged
at the District Jail June 2tth next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Autberon College for women.

CHARLOTTE. y. c.. May 27.-Charlotte
gets the Lutheran College for Women.
Columbia ). C.. was her most formidabie
competitor. The site Of the college Will
be on the Highland Park property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
The weather.
r WASHINGTON. May G.-Forscast
lFilp flor Thursday:
Virginia; Generally fair wcsth

!FMR for Thursday
Virginia: Generally fair wealth.
er: warm. southerly winds.
North Carolina Generally fair weather.
southerly winds.
The barometer has fallen In the Missis-
sippi Valley and Southern States. and if
has risen in New England and the Middle
Atlantic States. the Rocky Mountain dis.
trlcts. and the north and east portlons OF
the Lake regions. The depression. which
was central over Kansas this morning.
has moved eastward 10 Northern Illinois.
attended by severe local storms and heavy
rains In Missouri. Iowa. and Illinois. The
storm vas reported as very destructive
at st. Louis. with a maximum velocity
OF sevcnty-iiye miles.
Tae weather will continue generally fair
on the Atlantic coast ard In the Gulf
states. Thuneer-storms. probably segere.
are Indicated for the Lake region and the
Ohio Valley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

In Groves Tlsteless Chill Tonic you
know what you are taking. II Is simply
Iron and Quinine In tasteless form. II
Is sold on a guarantee-No cure no pay,
Price 60c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
sominntion. Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, May 97.-rhe serate
to-day confirmed the nominations OF Pass
cd-Assistant-Engineer A. B. Wlllets. 10
be a chief engineer IN the rayy. Assist
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
3ound for Buxznrd's Ray.

WASHINGTON. May g.-Mrs. Cleve-
land. children. and servants will leave
here next week to spend the summer at
BuzZsrd's Bay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
licEncry for senator.

BATON ROUGE. May 27.-Midnlght.-
Judge Samuel d. McEnery has just been
nominated for United states Senator by
the Democratic caucus. receiving 6S votes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Colonel uoSby ConvaIesccnt.

SAN FRANCISCO, MAY T.-Colonel
John S Alosby who was dangerously III
hore but not dying. as reported. IL now
convo icsccnt. according to DR.. Lorcll. his
attending physician.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
The Unfortunate,

after trying many so-cailed remedies. was
perfectly cured OF loatbsome blood dis
ease. with Dr. Daylds Iodo-Ferrated Sar-
saparilla.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

Orders for printing sent 10 the Dispatch
Company wiz be given prompt attention.
ard the style OF work and prices will be
sure to please YOU.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
"Tbnt Tired FceIingv

quickly cured and health and vigoC
given 10 those who use Or. David's Iodo<
Ferrated Sarsaparilla.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
InI.e DIR. nnNliI,a

Liver Pills II you would be cured OF
biliousness. constipation. sick-headache.
and liver trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Health Returned

after using a few bottles OF DR. David's
o-Ferrated Sarsaparlla. IL cures
eczema, bolls. blotches. and all blood
diseageF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices will DO
sure 10 please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
CYCLONE IN ST. LOUIS
/ Sweeps Over The City With a Fury
llmOS, Incredible.
vIlgDREDS OF PEOPLE KILLED.
Tie Damage 10 Property Beyond The
Power Of Computation
rlST ST. LOUIS ALMOST DESTROYED.
g3nts Follow The Disastrous Storm,
and Are Still Raging.
Hundreds OF PEOPLE KILLED.
FIST ST. LOUIS ALMOST DESTROYED.
,nnorNDrNc COUNTRY CIT OFF.

loo. of Life and Property There.
however. Must Have Bccn Enor-
wou~-Tcrrihic Reports of Dcnth
and Destruction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Sydnor AZ HundIey

Refr.gerators. Refrigerators. +. rs
Refrizerators. Refrigerators. "tfl$
Relrigera.orsl Refrigerators,
SYDNOR & HUNDLEY,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

Tur WEATHER IN i;rcHuoso YESTERDAY
was clear and far. The skies a..midnight
were somewhat cloudy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

DEs MONIES. IA, May 27-Reports
Of serious storms this afternoon and
much damage throughout Iowa arc being
received here. but the wires are down
and there VIII be delay IN getting infor-
nation. In this section there was rain,
with heavy winds.
NUMBER or KILLED 100.
INDIANAPOLIS. May Z7.-Railroad oiii-
Gals say the best estimates OF the NUM-
Der killed at st. Louis put II in the neigh
borhood OF 1900 The cyclone - moving
rapidly almost due east The Vandalia
,,,r,ed a speclaI :rain filled large.y with
sprgcons and newspaper men al 1919
n clnrl-.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08

MODERN METHODS FAvoReu.

The Time Seemed Ripe. and the Small. BOY
Gained His Point.
The boy had been deep in thought for
several minutes.
Father, he said at last. tits wrong
to fight, isn't it?"
Yes, my son, replied the father
pleased to see that his lessons ca that
subject had not been wasted.
Its wrong to try to settle disputed
points by ~resorting to force, isn't it?''
continued the boy.
1T is indeed. - returned the father.
THE whole tendency Of modern civil
cation is to do away with fighting of all
descriptions. .
Muscle doesn't count for SO much.
now as 1t used to, does it?''
mo, my boy. Physical prowess does
not rank as high as mental ability in the
world today" -
The boy again ~relapsed into Thought
for a few minutes, apparently ~pondering
his fathers words.
"Then Of course we're all for peace
now" he finally said.
"Of course. Perfect peace Ia the ideal
for which We strive now. Al
"And we should strive for that ideal
in private as we'll as in public affairs,
shouldn't we?"
"Always." r g
"That's what ] thought. " said the boy
rei1eotively. "Dop't you think that we
have q good opportunity to apply i,
nOy7sB ~ attH 7tE.ga.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08

Buy yonr fencing, pine or redwood
shingles, clear and commo lumber of
all SIZES OF Foulks and Powning, Verdi
or Reno. The best mountain pine and
low prices. Common 1t. n,her OH the cars
at Verdi at $40 per thousand.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08
DON'T FORGET rs.

We are agents for the Weekly Exami-
ner. Leave your money in town. Don't
order through these travelling agents,
we will give yon the same prices and
premiums. Order at the DESPATCH OF
flee or the Post Office. Give us u chance.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08

WELL" said the suave& gentleman
who had just made o purchase at a Lon
don haberdasher's, az guess you may
send that over to my hotel:"
!. Good 'eavens." exclaimed the pro-
prietor after the customer had gone.
"'E's an American. II ga TALKED like
that whils 'ewas buying the goods, I'd
ave awsked him 10 shi1lin's instead Of
g. "-Chioago Tribune.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08
Notice to Hunters.

| hereby notify all hunters not to
trespass upon my premises. rhose
who do not heed this notice will be
prosecuted. Il. G. HERMAN.+
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08
A Bargain.

We have a cabin, lex IL, in desirable
location an entire outfit consisting o,
stove, dishes, bedding ETC., and a goo
sized lot. Cheap for cash. Apply al
DISPATCH Office.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08
VlANl.

/ Ladies do not neglect yonr health
Thoroughly investigate the Viava treat
ment, it never fails TO cure If used cor
rectlv. All inquiries gladly answered
Icy MRS. Il. FOWLER, Agent.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08
Business Locals and Spicy Items

When you stop in Truckee for a day
or for a mouth you should r%ein-tnebri
yon get the best accommodations al til.
Whitney House.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-11-04

Nos. 50 and 5S Solid Trains between Charleston
and Columbia, c.. and carry through coach be.
tween Charleston and Atlanta
q. n. EaERgoH,
Asst. Genr. Passenger agent,
J. 3. KRNIEY, Genoraf Manager,
7, NJ EkERsoN Traffic Manager.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-11-04
HOW O'BRIEN TOOK POISON.
Saved his Client but Narrowly Escaped
Losing his own Life.
Chicdgo NemS.

Two old-time Chicago lawyers, says
the News, were talking the other day
about some noted cases which had
been tried in Cook county and Of the
attorneys who had shone at the Chicago
bar. The name and fame Of BILLY"
O'Brien, once one of the most eminent
criminal lawyers that ever stood before
jury in this State, came up and then
followed food of stories about him.
"O'Brien," i" said one Of the lawyers,
"defended in the Cook county criminal
courts, 26O people, and during all his
varied and excited career never lost a
case. He vas ore of the quickest men
to see and take advantage of a point
in favor of his client and when pressed
to the wall would somehow squirm out
and make what seemed certain convic-
tion point for triumphant acquittal.
Brien once had a client who was
on trial for murder and all the evidence
had apparently gone to show conclu.
sively that. malice and the coolest of
delibcration had prompted the prisoner
to take the life Of the victim. He
had administered poison. The Gle
ments of the deadly drug had been
taken from the deceased S stomach, on
being analyzed were found to be iden-
tical with the remainder of the poison
in the bottle, which was offered in
evidence and which stood before the
eyes Of the jury. The horrid skpH
and crossbones glared from the sid
the bottle which was turned