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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
JAMES W.THoMAs
order of Publication.

The state.of West Virginia, Jefferson County.
TO wit:
AT Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, January
1897.
LEFTY WILLIAMS and Lewis Williams her
husband, and Alec. Franklin 49,. Plaintiffs
VS..
EDNA +. JONES; the unknown heirs of
George Franklin. deed; the unknown heirs
of Suckey Franklin, deed; Daniel coleman
and Phillip Franklin. Defendants
OBJECT OF SUIT
The object of the above named suit is to
convene the creditors eff Alexander Franklin.
decd. to subject the real estate of which he
died siezed to the payment of his debts, aud to
distribute the surplus, i: any, to his heirs at
law
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit
that the Defendants Edna Franklin Jones.
the unknown heirs of George Franklin. decd
and the unknown heirs OF Suckey franklin.
deceased. arc noa-residents of the State Of
West Virginia, they are hereby required to
appear within One Month after the dat of
the first publication OF this order, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests in this
matter. JOHN NJ ANlELi
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Mcdonald tS BeckwItli, p. q.
jan ,. 1897. At
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Big Cut in Bicycles.

We have secured the agency for one of the
biggest bicycle companies in the world. We
every description. at from SIS TO SO. New
1896 Models, fully guaranteed, right from the
factory as follows:
LIBERTY, sells at s1GO; we sell at SOS.
WAvERLT, sells at sSj; we sell al SG2.J0.
SPALDING, sells at $50; we sell az SD.
RAMBLER. sells al 500; we sell at $50.
COMIC, sells ut BOO; we sell NJ SIS.
ECLIPSE, sells at 800; we sell at $3.50.
CRESCENT. sells nj SO; VIC sell At sec.
ANY wheel ON the market NJ from 10 10 %
discount. All wheels sent &. o. ID. Send for
circulars. Fifteen good frst-ciass wheels sold
on the iDstalmeBt plan 10 responsible parties
Write to us. DORSEY 81 DORSEY,
ZIG Sixth ave, Brooklyn. y. Y.
August = 1886.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION
CAN BE CURED.
T. A. Stoctm N. c.. The Great Chemist and
Scientist Wiz Send. Free. Three Bottles of
His Ne,1iy Discovered Remedies 10
Sufferers

EDITOR SPIRIT OF JRFFERsoN:-I have dis
covered n reliable cure for Consumption and
all Bronchial. Throat and Lung Diseases, Gem
eral Decline. Loss of Flosh and all Conditions
of Wasting Away. BY its timely use thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases have been cured.
So prcof-positive am | of its power to cure,
that to make its merits known. | will sead,
free, to any afflicted reader of your paper.
three bottles of my Newly Discovered Rene
dies upon receipt of Express and Postofiicc
II, \, SLOCuM, 9S Pine Street,
New York. When writing the Doctor. please
mention this paper. Jan. 81, 96-Iy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

Quite number of prominent Republi-
cans are aspiring to fill Senator Faux
ner's seat in the United States Senate;
among them we notice the names OF
Chas. Burdett Hart, editor of the Wheel
ing Intelligencer, w. S. Edwards, of
Charleston and g. NJ. Bowers, of Mar
tinsburg. We have no objection to them
carrying on the fight among themselves
and getting it as bitter as possible, but
we desire to announce now that it will be
useless to brood any bad blood over the
matter, as Col John T. McGraw will
wear those honors when the time comes,
and gain them, too, without the slightest
discord in his own ranks, as the entire
Democracy is united on him.-Barbour
Jeffersonian.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
ELECTRIC BITTERs.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited for
any season, but perhaps more generally
needed when the languid, exhausted feel
ing prevails, when the liver is torpid and
sluggish and the need of tonic and al
terative is felt. a prompt use of this
medicine has often averted long and per-
haps fatal bilious fevers. No medicine
will act more surely in counteracting and
freeing the system from the malarial poi
son. Headache. Indigestion, Constipa-
ton, Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters.
soc and $500 per bottle at any Drug
Store
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

Mrs. Ella Deatrick, widow of the late
H. n. Deatricl,, died at her home, in
Martinsburg Friday, aged forb-eight
years. The deceased was very popular
in church and charitable work. She was
a sister of Mrs. Frederick Spillman, of
Martinsburg, and leaves several step
children, one of whom, Mr. P. E. Deaf
rick, is prominent business man of that
CITY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

The Democratic members of the West
Virginia Legislature, in caucus at
Charleston, adopted resolution to OPP
pose any measure that may be made look
ing to the opening of the West Virginia
debt question.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Hack for Hire.

The undersigned has provided himself with
a comfortable and roOmy hack. and is pre-
pared to convey passengers for short or long
distances at reasonable rates. Can convey a
party OF twelve persons at one time. Orders
lett with NJ John Hopkins. al tile store of
MIR. r e. Butler viii receive prompt attention
Dec 3-d- JOHN II. HOOE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Dissolution Notice

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
heretofore carried on by Horace Beall and
Charles n Coleman. nnder the name and
ware aud agriculture! implements in Charles
Town. jefferson Co. w Va, has this 18TH
day of December 1896. been dissolved by mu-
tual consent. and in future the business will
lie carried on by the said Charles y. Coleman
on his separate account, who will pay and re-
ceive all debts due aud owing 10 and from the
said partnership in the regular course Of busi-
ness. HORACE BEALL,
{. y. COLEMAN.
In thanking my many friends for past pa
tronage TO the firm of Beall IG Coleman. i re-
specially request continuance OF the same
with Mr.. q. n. Coleman
Dec. 10. 1896. lIORACE BEAlL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

Gen. Robert E. Lees birthday ami
versary Gan. 1e) will be celebrated under
the auspices of John w. Rowan Camp,
c. v, with public meeting in the Court
House this Cruesday) evening, at 1880
o'clock. An interesting program, includ-
ing addesses by Hon. D. B. Lucas and
others, Rotations of "The Sword of
Robert Lee, . Lee to the Rear ETC.,
has been arranged. and, in response to
the call of the Grand Commander, col
lection will be taken up for the beneftof
the Southern Battle Abby fund, it being
desired to raise the one million dollars
therefor, to be added to the one million
contributed by Mr.. Charles Broadway
Rouss, this year. Everybody cordially
invited to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

John T McGraw. Albert ]. Coke and
c. R. Durbin, ofGrafton, have incorpor-
ated the Grafton Oil Company, with a
capital stock of $50, goo, to bore for oil.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

1t is stated that the Baltimore and Ohio
will in the near future fit up and com
plete another track between Duffields and
North Mountain. The sidings now down
and in use cover more than half the way,
and the task will not be big one.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

In another column will be found the
circular of the executive committee of
the United Confederate Veterans, which
calls for collections to be taken up by
Confederate Camps on General Robert
E. Lees birthday in aid of the Southern
Battle Abbey fund.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

In the House of representatives last
week Hon. 81 St. Geo. Tucker introduce
ed bill for the benefit of G. B. Rouss,
the Virginia millionaire merchant OF
New York city, who has lost one thou
sand dollar U. S. bond, that was dropped
on tue floor and swept out of his store
with other paper trash.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

Maj. ]. w. Newton. of Staunton. Va,
died suddenly of apoplexy. He was an
officer in the famous Stonewall Brigade
and lost leg in the service
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
THAT CATARRH IS A LOCAL
AEEECNTION

of the nasal passages, is a fact established by
and this authority should carry
more weight than assertions of incompetent
parties hat catarrah is blood Affection
Ely's Cream Balm is a local remedy composed
of harmless me dicants and free of mercury or
any Injurious drug. 1t win cure catarrh.
Applied directly to the inflamed membrane,
it restores it to its healthy condition.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
For sale.

$1,000 feet Of No. Q framing iaInber. general
sizes, ut 81 per hundred feet. This lumber Is
what Was lett after sorting mp first class ma
terial. and is good for framing mall stables.
outbuildings. &c. Also four or 1--WE humid red
locust and chestnut posts. from 10 cents up.
WI. PHILLIPS SONS,
Mnrch 10, 1896. Charles Town. W. Na.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
For Sale, Rent or Ex-
change

Several town properties in Charles Town.
desirable store-rcom On Washing
ton (Main) street, for rent, sale. or will ex-
change for land in the country; Apply to
s. S. DALGARN.
June IS, 1S95-tf. Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

Miss Jane Cunningham, who died at
Hedgesville, w. Va, December 23d,
1896, in the ninety-third year of her age.
had been for over seventy years mem
Der of the Falling Water Presbyterian
church
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Shorthand Lessons.

viii give lessons in shorthand. either pri.
vaie or in class. NJ hours TO suit the student
Charges very reasonable TO those who vii
take complete course.
July 81 GEORGE ". HoTT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

The Chicago city council has passed an
ordinance making it unlawful to wear
hats in theatres while performances are
in progress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

BY the help of X-rays John F. Martin,
of New York, who has been blind for
nine years. can distinguish color.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Important Notice.

THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY.
In accordance with its recent action regarding
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPLY,
has undertaken to supply each by or girl in
the Sunday Schools of cooperating churches
at HALF COST PRICE, viz:
Thirty cent Bibles FOR IL cents.
Twenty q 9 - 10 =
N BAH orders with Cash sent to the Dis
trict Superintendent, Rev. Th0s. COtto:i, Par
kersburg, W Va, will receive prompt att';n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

The SPIRIT OF JErFERToN comes out
this week with handsome new type. with
which wehepe our readers will be pleased.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Gas Company Meeting.

The Stockholders of the Charles Town Gas
and Water Company will hold their annual
Meeting at the Office of Joseph TrapneII,
President, on Tuesday. January Goth. 1897, at
IL o'clock a NJ, to elect a Board of Directors
and attend to other business that may be
brought before the meeting.
S. S. DALGARN,
Jan 5-SI Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
HOM,S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. CHENEY tS CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
aud financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
WEsTISTRnAX. Wholesale DRuggists, Toledo.O.
WALDING, KINHAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system Testimonials sent free
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

The subscription price of the Central
Presbyterian has been reduced to $500,
dating from the beginning of the new
year. The Central is fine church pa
per, and Presbyterians who do not al
ready take it will find subscription
to it to be money well invented.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

General Passenger Agent II. a. Riddle
has been reelected manager of the c. V.
Relief Association.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Give ne a Sid.

offer my services to The public as an auc-
tioueer. with county and corporation license,
aud solicit share of patronage Having
had considerable experiences, 1 guarantee sat
Charges reasonable.
CHARLES RISSLER.
Jan. D. 1897. Charles Town. W. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

Mr.. Samuel G. Smith. son of the late
]. Rufus Smith. of Berkeley Springs, died
in Wheeling Jauuarys,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

Hon. B. w. Catlett was the Democrat
ic caucus nominee for President of the
State Senate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
GENERAL REPAIR SHOE.

Repairing Harness of all kinds in a durable
aud worSmanlikc manner. at very low prices.
new collar made ont OF an old one ii you
only have the rim left. Bring in your work,
and you will be surprised to see how little il
will cost for me to put it i'm good trim for
you. New work made to order in best style.
April Q. '9J-tf. l.. a. OSBOURN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
ELY'S
Cream Balm

Is quickly absorbed
Cleauses The Sasa
Passage aliays Pair
and Inflammation
Heals and Protect,
the Membrane from
Cold Restores the
Senses Of Taste and
Smell Gives Relief
at once aud It vii
cure
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Commissioner's Notice.
commissioners Notice.

have before me for settlement the follow
ing fiduciary accounts;
Eliza F. Timberiake, Adm'1 of Virginia K.
Griggs.
Joseph Trapnell, Admir- c. t. q. of Frances
NJ. Griggs.
VIM G. Frazier, Ex'r of james W. Coyle.
j. F. Engie. Ex'r OF Nancy A. Engle.
John G. Flanagan, Admir- c. t. a. of Frances
NJ. Flanagan.
Frank Beckwith aud Forrest W. Brown.
airy 2Sth. 1898.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Janu-
ary lS9S. CLEON MOORE,
(,On-r of Accounts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
New Shoe Shop.
Opposite Hunts Livery Stable.
CHARLES TOWN. w. Va.

have opened shop next door TO the Je-
ferson Bar on North George street, where o.
am prepared to execute all work in my line OF
short notice and ut the most reasonable rates.
make Il specially OF repair work and my
prices are as low rs the lowest. New work
also made Soliciting n share of patronage,
Yours respectfully.
Feb. II, &c. ID. c. ADAMS,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

The West Virginia Legislature con-
vened at Charleston Wednesday, In the
Senate n. E. Whitaker, of Ohio county,
was chosen President, and ]. T. Harris,
OF Richie county, Clerk in the House
S. E, Hanen, of Marshall county, Speak
er, and E. E. Hood, of Kanawha county,
Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

We return thanks TO Attorney General
Riley for a copy of his Biennial Report
for 1866.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Administrators, Notlee.

All persons having claims against Ephraim
Watson, deceased, will please present them,
aud persons knowing themselves indebted to
his estate will come forward and settle
JAMES +. WATSON,
FLOYD l.. WATSON,
jan 1881 Administrators.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
The new Southern Railroad seized
ule for the VaIIy is:
For Rent.

For Rent.
For Rent from April 1st 1897 q House
containing 6 rooms. with Cellar, Garden aud
Smoke House, on The corner of Congress and
West streets. Enquire OF
YESTERDAY & co.
Jan. 10 97 On South Charles st.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

Late news from Cuba is to the effect
that over 500 families have been burned
out of their houses owing to the recent
orders of General Weyler to destroy the
property, and even the homes of pacifi
Goes. Many of these persons have been
unable to save even their clothing
Mothers are carrying their babies in their
arms and are without food and resting
places. Old gray-headed men and WON
en- are hardly able to move, owing to the
prolonged period of suffering, and many
of them will probably starve to death.
The Presidential Electors of the sever
al States met at their respective State
capitols on January IL and cast ballots
for President and Vice, President, with
the following result: William Mckinley,
of Ohio, for President, and Garrett A.
Hobart, of New Jersey, for Vice-Presi-
dent, received 271 votes William j.
Bryan, of Nebraska, for President, receiv-
ed l76 votes, and Arthur Sewar, of
Maine, for Vice Preainent, received III
votes. Thomas E. Watson, of Georgia,
Populist candidate for Vice President,
got five votes in North Carolina.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Two YALuAgLELOTS

improved by good dwellings. situated and
fronting about 80 feet each on the South side
of Liberty street. said town. west of the prop
erty OF Jas VI. Mason. Said property will be
offered separately and then as Il whole.
TERMS: One-third CASH balance in one and
two years equal payments with interest. and
secured on the property.
CEEON MOORE.
Trustee.
s w WASHINGTON.
Jan BIT Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Wanted- Idea Z :ss g . ials'

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBCRS 4 CO.. Patent Attor-
nsys Washtnzto1. D. g. for their sOo prize ofIer
and li5t OF two kundred invontiona Tsantoi.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Valuable House and Lot
FOR SALE.

The residence of the iatc Mrs. Ann D. Dom
nelly on North street, in Charles Town. W.
Va. This is u large comfortable dwelling.
with garden and fruit Also vacant lot,
which is fine building Site, just west of said
residence. To be sold on reasonable terms.
Write or apply to
B. d. GIBSON.
Administrator q. {. n.
jan 1897 of Aun ID. Dunnelly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

1. Jno NJ. Daniel, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Jefferson county. West Virginia. do
hereby certify that Cleon Moore. Special
Commissioner in above cause of McGuw Il
Droman VS. F. b. Soudcrs and others, executed
bond with approved security. as required by
decree OF November S0tL. 1886.
Given under my hand this Sth day of JAM
uary. 1897. JN0. II. DANIEL.
Jan 10 Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
New Harness Shop.

The undersigned has rented the store-room
formerly occupied by Messrs. Miley IL Boxwcll,
on West Main street. opposite Rink Hardware,
and will conduct therein q
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
For Rent.

Houses belonging to the Charles Town Con-
struction Company for Rent. Apply 10
ID. S. HUGHES,
ian 5-97 Manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
.AIARRH
COLD IN HEAD

\ particle Is applied directly into the nos
tbs, IS agreeable so cents At Druggists or bv
mail; samples 10c. by mall
=, ELY BROTHERS,, SO Warren Street. New
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
George Z. Travis,
Notice.

Owing. to the fire in the Weirick building on
Friday night we have removed for tue
present to the store-room in the Getzendaner
building. where we arc prepared to furnish the
public with cur Spring Grove Roller Flour
Meal and Feed of all kinds
Thanking the public for their generour
patronage we solicit continuance OF the
ROBERT J. WEIRICK.
Ian 12-2m AGENT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

Real Estate Agent,
ATroRNEY-AT-LAw and NOTARY PUBLIC
Offices In Real Estate Exchange Building. OPP
pnsite Carter House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19

TUESDAY MORNING. JANUARY 10, 1897
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
$500
sAcre Lot,
$4,000
Dwelling and lot
Cherries Town.

9 story Large Frame Dwelling, s rooms.
bath aud pantry, hot and cold water, Latrobe
stoves and registers, range in kitchen Lot
,OOxIS5. on George street extended, with
yonng frnit trees. hen house, &c Terms
=. 500; $500 cash, balance IN one two and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-19
Story Frame Dwelling.
a H. OF

TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by decree
OF November S0th. 1886. -One-third cash.
residue in two equal annual payments, with
interest ON deferred payments from the day
of sale. deferred payments secured by bonds
of purchasers and reservation of title until
the purchase money is paid. Sale ut eleven
o'clock A. NJ
FORREST w. BROWN,
CLEON MOORE,
T. G. GREEN.
b. ID. GIBSON.
Special Commissioners.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-27
FRANK BUTLER'S RUSE.
The Australian Murderer Gets TJn
a Fake Confession,
HOPING TO DELAY HIS EyTRADITIOR.
inquiry Developed that, While He was
Undoubtedly Deserter, He was
Not Guilty of the Crime He
Charged Himself With.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25.-Franl
Butler, the prisoner of many aliases
VINO Is wanted in Australia for half 8
dozen murders, has volunteered queer
confession, declaring and endeavoring
70 prove that, ten years ago. he killed
a fellow soldier at Walla Walla, Wash.
There is one thing ! want settled
before lgo to Australia, he said. You
see when | went up north killed a
man, and for that | am auswerable ia
The United States government. 1t was
IN 1887, while | was in the army. sta
TONED at Walla Walla barracks. This
man was sergeant of the Second cav
airy. Now, what his name was you
can learn by sending telegram.
This man and had been in Walla
Walla and had been drinking. We
started back to the barracks, some
thing over a mile from town, and when
we were well out of the town, we quar-
relied and | shot him
A dispatch to Walla Walla brought
the information that in the fall of 1887.
First Sergeant w. S, Kibby, of Troop l.,
Second cavalry, L. S. A., committed
suicid by swallowing a dose of lauda-
mum. He had sold rations to the value
of SIS and squandered the money. and
failing to make good the amount, he
became despondent and killed himself.
From Walla Walla also comes the in
formation that Jack Anderson enlisted
in b Troop, of the Second cavalry at
Fort Walla Walla in the winter of 1886,
and served until January. 1887, when
he deserted. The description of this
man Anderson fits Butler to nicety
and there is reason to believe that the
trooper who deserted from Fort Walla
Walla is the man who is locked up in a
cell at the county jail charged with
various crimes in Australia. There
is small reason to believe, however,
that Butler shot the cavalry
sergeant, whose death was found to
have resulted from laudanum poison
ing, for the reason that he deserted
nearly year before Kibby's death and
for other reasons.
The confession of the crime was evil
IDENTIFY made by Butler in order to de-
lay, as far as possible, his extradition.
However, the scheme failed and But
Ter will, in all likelihood, take passage
on the next steamer for Australia, there
to stand trial for the crimes charged
against him.