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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
DREYER AND 4 PARK BOARD
Bondsmen Called on to Make "ood
~ Mig Claim.

CHICAGO. December 3l.-Ex-Mayor
Hampstead Washburne. George Schneider
president of the failed National Bank OF
Illinois. and Phillip Henrici, the most
prominent restaurant owner in the city,
who are the bondsmen Of the bankrupt
banker. Il. ). Dreyer as treasurer OF the
West Park Board. will be formally mott
fed next week that Mr.. Dreyer has faied
to acauit a claim Of $4,000 in favor OF the
park board. The bondsmen will be called
upon 90 make the amount good, as they
are sureties for 100000. This action mas
been decided on by the board, ana us
attorney has been instructed to proceed.
Mr. brewer is seriously IN at his home
with Inflammation of the kidneys, ana
his physician has forbidden any one see
ing him to talk over his business dlnlcul-
ties. Because Of the bankers physicai
condition. Bondsmeu Washburne and
Herrici did not press their inquiries when
they visited him a few days ago TO learn
how he had invested the park money. He
admitted. however, that he had sold park
bonds an one time 10 exceed $4,000, when
was violation of a promise made at the
time Mr.. Henrc signed the bond. accord
ing 10 the latter's statement to-day. lie
added: "Alr Dreyer toll me he was worth
a million dollars above his Liabilities az
the bank / believed il then. but know
better now ] was deceived
Mr. Washburne says he will not shrink
from his obligations lie also is a private
banker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

London Eng-The French cOasting
steamer Deux Freres. from Fecamp for
Calais. has foundered i'm the English
channel, and her crew of fifteen men
been drowned.
Tyler Texan assignment was made
by the Tyler Foundry and Machine Com
pany This is one Of the largest concerns
OF its kind in the state. Assets and liza
bilities unknown
Dallas. TeX.-Private advices from CAL
weston state that the liabilities of the dry
goods firm of Fellman & Grumbach will
be at least 100000.
Washington-The President issued a
proclamation prOmulgating the action of
Congress. providing regulations for pre-
venting collisions at sea. and setting July
]. 1897, as the day upon which they shall
take effect
New York.-President Eames. of the
Stock Exchange announced formally from
the restrain the expulsion by the govern
ors of William Euclid Young. a member
of the firm of +. Il. Cuthbert & CO.
Galveston. Tex.-Fellman & Grumbach.
large retail dry-goods dealers. filed a deed
OF trust for the benefit of their creditors
Preferences are given TO the amount Of
$l93336. 1t is stated that all the employees
of the company were paid in full.
Chicago.-Counselman & Day. one of the
big Board of Trade and stock brokerage
firms. are made defendants I'm suit.
filed by Hugh McFarlane. who has specu-
lated i'm railroad and other stocks through
the firm. and lost $j2 1874. according 10 the
declarations made in his bill He sets up
the law against gambling debts
Chlcago.-At a special meeting Of the
new Board OF Directors of the Dime
Savings Bank Ralph Metcalf was APP
pointed treasurer Of the bank, a position
equivalent 10 that of manager. He said
he had received no orders as 70 the banks
future. and would only say the directors
had arranged 20 meet every dollar of the
deposits when due, or before.
Chicago.-After much litigation in State
and Federal courts. Judge Hanech APP
pointed James Furlong and Justice
Thomas Bradwell receivers for the In
ternational Building Loan and Invest
ment Union. at the instance OF stock
holder His bill was the sixth one filed
against the association in a short time
The receivership viii consolidate the va
rious suits. Misappropriation Of funds by
former officers IL among the allegations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

intendent of the Hot Springs puoHc
schools. reelected secretary.
John d. VERIFY, OF Mobile Superin-
tendent OF Public Education In Mobile
county, treasurer.
Papers were read on various subjects
the most interesting being one on negro
education by r. L. McBeath, OF Jackson
Vile. Fla, which was discussed by ). H.
Shinn, OF Arkansas. and Or. MacNickaf'
superintendent Of the Baptist Home MIS-
sionary Society.
This afternoon the association went on
an excursion across Mobile bay. Inc
place OF meeting for the next cohNeh-
zion will be selected by the incomiuS
Executive Committee, but by vote inc
convention expressed its preference Tor
Nashville.
At the night Session paper was reau
by DR.. A. l.. Peterman. editor OF 'he
Southern school. Lexington. KY, on
Modern Educational Methods as Results
of Psychological Research"
Then followed Hon. J. II. Shinns al
dress on Russian Literature when was
greatly enjoyed The convention au-
tOurned tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

Wouiu Keep the present duty on book ana
news paper on wood pulp ne would
place a specific duty. on the last-namea
article he asked only the difference be-
tween wages here and abroad.
ex-senator Warner Miller OF New YORK.
followed AIR. Russell. He knew Of no
combine TO put up the price OF paper or
control its output If newspapers feared
combine they could to-day make con-
tracts for years 20 come at % reasonable
price. Mr.. Norris had suggested that news
papers would build their own mills. .iie
wished they would do so. In case they
did' he predicted a failure. The rates
asked were very reasonable. and at his
suggestion they were reduced I'm 1888.
Representatives OF the manufacturers OF
tissue and copying papers Photographic
paper and book publishers and book
binders asked for increased duties upon
goods with which their produc; comes n
competition.
The committee adjourned until Satur-
day. when those interested I'm fax. hemp.
and jute. and the manufactures thereof.
VIII De heard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
DAuNrLEss AND COMMODORE.
Question Of Necessity of Spanish
Consular Wise.

WASHINGTON, December a.-The
Treasury Department has heard nothing
regarding the movements Of either the
Dauntless or the Commodore said As
misunderstanding Curtis to-day. Il have
nothing to say" he continued, regard
Ing the report that Spanish consular OIL
cials must wise the clearances. When the
officers of a vessel and the owners of her
cargo comply with the laws Of the United
States, the Collector will grant clearance.
The wise Of consular officers is a matter
of Spanish regulation. 10 govern the yes
sells right to enter Spanish ports. The
master and consignors must arrange that
with the proper officials, or take their
chances of being refused entrance. il is
something with which this government
has nothing To- do
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
The Funeral of General Read.

PARIS. December 3L-The funeral SER
vice over the remains Of General Meredith
Read. formerly Consul-General for the
United States here. who died on December
9th. took place i'm the American church,
on the Avenue De lAlma, this morning.
The coffin was placed temporarily in
vault The chief mourners We're General
Reads youngest son and his son-n-law.
The pall-bearers were COnsul-General
Samuel r.. Morse; Captain r. II. Rogers,
United States naval attache; the secretary
Of the British Embassy; Mr. Austin-Lee.
and Dr. Amy, a member Of the French
Institute.
General BilOt the Minister Of War,
represented President Faure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
WeyIer's Recall Demanded.

MADRID. December 3l.-The Impartial
and the Heraldo to-day published articles
coudemnine the military administration
I'M Cuba. and pointing out that. despite
his oft-repeated promises. Captain-Gene-
raj Weyler has practically accomplished
very little i'm the direction of suppressing
the rebellion Both papers demanded that
General WeyIcr be- recalled. and that Cen
eral Azcarraga. Minister 81 War. be APP
pointed i'm his place. The articles caused
"a great sensation i'm the city, and the
government. fearing trouble would follow
ordered that the issues of both papers be
seized
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
sOUTHERN EDUCATORS.
OF the Associntion-
interesting Papers.

MOBILE. ALA. December ;1.-The
Southern Educational Association met in
its third days session here to-day. and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year.
George J. Ramsey. president OF Sliman
College, Clinton. La. president.
T. f. NcBeath. principal OF the Jack
sonviile public schools, OF jacksonville,
Fla. vlce-president.
George b. Cook, OF Hot Springs, super
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
senator Pritchnrd's Campaign.
washington Star.

Mr.. Hyams. the brother-in-law Of Mrs.
Senator Pritchafd AMI the confidential
adviser and secretary Of Senator Pritch-
ard left Washington this morning for
Raleigh. y. c.. where he will have charge
OF Senator Prltchard's headquarters in
the coming senatorial contest The breach
between Senators Butler and Pritchard
has. IT is said. been considerably widened
within the past few days.
MIR. Buffers choice for senator is JUS
tice Walter Clark. an influential silver
narnoprat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
ELECTRIC STREET RAILWAY FIRE

Cnr-BarHS, Cars, Encine-iou>e,
DYnnmOs. and Supplies DeStrOyed.
RALEIGH. y. c., December H.-At
1880 o'clock tonight fire broke ont in
the car-harns and engine house Of the
Raleigh Electric street Railway Company,
and destroyed them an, along with nine
cors. five dynamoes and four engines
of l2j-horse-power each, together with
am supplies The loss is $4,000. with
only $3.50 insurance. The electric COM
pany also furnished light to many build
mes Most OF it's stock is held Boy the
General Electric Company. of Boston.
of which james II. Cutler is representa-
tive.
The fire originated i'm the boiler or en-
eine-room. and spread with wonderful
rapility The buildings We're of wood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
nig nnnch Lnwsuit Decided.

DALLAS. TEN, December 3l.-The big
lawsuit growing out Of cattle and ranch
styled the National En-
change Bank of Dallas vs.. w. +. Mitch
ell. et al. was decided in the Four
teenth District Court to-day i'm the
banks favor The bank sued for ap-
500 o0l cash. advanced on cat
tie and ranch property located i'm South
west Texas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
Sentence Inadenuate, Though Severe

WASHINGTON. D. c.. December 5i.-
Judge Miller, Of the Police Court, to-day
sentenced a colored boy. is years old. TO
two years in jail tor Selling and huggins
white girl children on the public streets.
The boys father protested at the severe
sentence and said he had tried TO raise
the boy right, when the Judge interrupt
ed. and declared that he ought to be
raised forty feet from the ground and
dashed until no realized the enormity Of
his crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
BANKER DREYER ILL.
His Financial Troubles Have Agra
waited His Condition

CHICAGO, December BE. s. Dreyer.
OF the banking firm Of T.. 5. Dreyer x
CO., which was dragged down by the coll
lapse Of the National Bank Of Illinois. IS
very III with Inflammation of the kidneys.
and not even the members OF his family
are allowed TO see him. The recent nnan-
cial troubles he has passed through have
aggravated his condition 10 such an ex-
tent that grave fears are entertained Tor
his recovery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
MUD-LARI<s PREpoMINATE.
Four Favorites Win at the Crescent
city Races.

NEW ORLEANS, December 3l.-Rain
and mud marked the last day of the year
here. and only mudlarks prevailed at the
race-course, but as the large crowd pres
ent named four favorites the public made
money on the day.
First race-selling. seven furlongs-
Judith c. 600. Coiey, 4 TO u won. with
Overella second, and Trilby third. Time
1:G 81
Second race--selling. 2-year-olds. six FUR
longs Donna Ria uO2. Clay. II TO 81 won,
with Fred. Graft second, and Lott third.
Time III ga.
Third race selling, six furlongs-koubie
nU. C.. Reiif, 10 . won. with The Soup
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
TENNEssEE's CENTENNIAL.
state Raises Sum Necessary to So
cure Government Appropriation.

NASHVILLE. TENN. December 81.
Tennessee has raised the $4,000 necessary
10 make the governmental appropriation
for the state centennial. recently passed
by Congress. available. when the bill
was signed by the President there had
been only $4,000 raised. Soliciting COM
mittees went 70 work at once to raise
the amount 20 5000. A general round
up OF the committees occurred tonight
al Watterson's Hall. when II was seen
that several thousand dollars over tho
amount necessary had been subscribed.
The occasion was made one OF general
iollihcation. and speeches were made by
Governor X. L. Taylor. Hon. j. NJ Dick
nson. Hon. w. j. Baker. and otherA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
Alleged Leader of Train-Robbers.

KANSAS CITY. MO. December IL
John Kennedy was arrested here this
morning by Special-Agent Byrne, of the
United States Express Company, Of Bur
falo and Detective Cain, Of chicago
charged with being a leader Of the gang
OF bandits who held up and robbed
Chicago and Alton train in Blue CUT on
the night Of December 23d. Kennedy was
"sweated" by the officers all day but re-
fused 20 give any information The ON
GERS state that the evidence against MN
is conclusive. He has been committed 70
fail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
THE VAN NOaTwIcK FAILURE.
brothers said to Have Been mt Log
gerheads.

CHICAGO. December 3i-.Attorney
Charles Quarles of Milwaukee. who rep
resented John (. Van Nortwicl1s inter-
ests IN the conference held here yester-
day between William Van Nortwick.
Representative Hopkins. Of Aurora. and
Attorney Green. OF this city, has gone
10 Appleton. Wis, 20 confer with his
client regarding his future course in the
matter Of the assignment, Various
rumors 70 the effect that the Van Mort
wick brothers were at loggerheads have
been actively circulated both in Chicago
and Kane county. and If there reports are
true an interesting conversation may take
place between Mr.. Quarles and John S.
Van NortWick AZ Appleton to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
THE EXCITEMENT SUBSIDIES.
All Is Quiet I'm MinnenpoIis--No Runs
of consequences

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. December a.
The excitement over the recent bank
failures I'm this city has entirely sub
sided. and all is quiet again. There were
no runs OF consequence on any Of the
banks this morning Daniel Fish has
been appointed receiver for the Northern
Trust Company. and a. 3. Dereleus for
the Bankers Exchange Bank, both Of
which suspended yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
CPse of Arthur pInft.

LONDON, December 3L-Arthur Platt
alias Edward r. Taylor, who is charged
with the murder Of Jesse Tyree. an insane
patient at the Eastern Lunatic Asylum
Lexington. KY. In December, 1888. was
again remanded at Bow-Street Police
Court this morning, owing TO the non-ar-
rival Of the papers necessary 10 bring
about his eXtradition TO the United States
Platt was arrested at oxford December
18th as he was leaving the Jail. after serv-
ing six months Imprisonment for bur-
Qlarv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
Casc of the Case Brothers.

JACKSON. MISS, December a-The
Case brothers. charged with the murder
of Operator Addison, at Wesson, who
have been confined in the penitentiary
the past few days TO prevent the posi-
biity Of lynching, were to-day carried ~
Hazlehurst where they Will have a pre-
liminary examination tomorrow. Citi-
zens Of Wesson deny the reports that any
effort was made TO stop the cannon bail
at that point the evening Of the murder
by either brother.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
MEXICAN NEWSPAPER sUsPENDs.
II Doesn't Like the Libel Laws of
MeNicO--Q HiNotism.

MEXICO CITY MEN December 81
The oldest and one of the most inhuen-
ual and best-paying daily newspapers in
Mexico. El Monitor Republican,, to-day
announces IT'S voluntary suspension, on
the ground Of dissatisfaction with the
existing libel laws. The paper is Liberal.
but opposes the government It's owners
have Just refused an offer of $1,000 for
IL, saying there is not enough gold IN
Mexico to buy il. tt had a large circula-
ton. ard the conduct of the owners in
refusing TO sell is considered as Quixotic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
HIT TO OPEN HEADQUARTERS.


CHICAGO December 3l.-Coneressman
Robert II. Hit returned from Washing
Ton to-day, preparatory TO leaving Tor
Springfield Thursday next, to open head
quarters and engage i'm the contest for
the seat m the United states Senate
now held by General Palmer The other
avowcd candidates are Alderman NJ. b.
Madden. ex-Congrcssman William h.
Mason: and Ex-Governor John Nj. Hamil-
ton. of Chicago. and Hon. G.. l.. Carr OF
Galesburg cX-Minister TO Denmark IL
is said that Samuel w. Alerton. the mill
uonairc packer. viii also enter the race.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
CNuhcr a CompnnN Fail.

NEW YORK. December SO. L.
Sypher. doing business as Sypher & Co.,
dealers In antique furniture at 2i6 Fifth
avenue and at 100 Fifth avenue. filed a
confession Of judgment to-day for $500,
I'm favor Of Henry Lesinsky. for money
loaned His inventory OF May T. 1884,,
showed Mr.. Syphers assets to be s2S7 100;
his liabilities. $4,000. The total liabilities,
it is thought, will reach nearly 10000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
WHAT DID wEYLER DO WITH ITt
Letter from Gomez PrOposinS 10 End
the Insurrcction.

MADRID. December a.-A mild sem
sauon has been created here by the publi-
cation Of letter written by
Maxine Gomez. the Cuban insurgent
leader. to General Martinez Campos'
dated four days prior TO the date on
which the latter was replaced by Gene
raj Weyler i'm the office of Captaln-Gehe-
raj of cuba. Offering to establish peace
in Cuba proviGed that acceptable terms
could be agreed upon. General Martinez
Campos. being on the eve of his retire
ment. turned the letter over 10 General
Wcyler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
His Fortune Left to Science.

STOCKHOLM December 8.-The will
of the late Alfred Nobel the Swedish en-
gineer. who was the first TO discover the
means OF exploding nitro-glycerine in a
manner enabling il 10 be used for practi-
cal purposes. bequeaths almost his entire
fortune 10 be converted into an internal
tional fund for the Advancement of sci
entihc research The interest will be ex-
pended in prizes for competition open to
scientists throughout the world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

CHARLOTTE. y. c., December &.-ln-
formation comes here that there was
slight wreck on the Carolina Central di-
vision of the Seaboard Airline. near
Hamlet. this state. late last night
freight train broke in two and the two
sections came together again with terrinc
force. telescopng two Of them and de-
LAYING traffic "a short time. No one was
hurt. and the damage f. small
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
THE BICYCLE RACE.
score al Close Of Fourth DaS-Ch"p-
PEI Drops out.

WASHINGTON, December a.-At the
close of the fourth day of the six-day
bicycle race, the score stood:
Waller. 5S2 miles.
Maddox. 5s2 miles. II laps.
Ashinger. 5S2 miles, laps.
Lawson, 5N miles. 2 laps.
Hunter $50 miles. laps.
Forster. $40 miles. laps.
Chapel dropped out during the early
afternoon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
Middle Georgia and Atlantic n. Il.

SAVANNAH. GA, December H.-The
Central Of Georgia Railroad Company as
sumes control Of the Middle Georgia and
Atlantic railroad at - o'clock tonight,
having purchased the property on Christ
mas-Day The road is siXty-hve miles
in length. ana runs from Milledgevile
Ga, 10 Covlngton. Ga. where IL connects
with the Georgia railroad. President
Conner refused TO state the price paid
for il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
French Colony for GeoSgin.

WASHINGTON. December 3l.-Mr
Delumean Of New Jersey. has purchased
a farm within a half mile of Helena,
Ga. a town on the Southern railway be-
tween Eastman and Macon. He has ar
ranged with the owners to sub-divide 1900
acres of land adjoining into small farms.
This property will be sold to friends Of
Mr. Delumean French people. who Will
move to that point from the North.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
CmARGEp wIrm HOMICIDE.
\ New York Boy Stabs His Compan-
ion in Il ScuiIic.

NEW YORK, December a-John Som
mcrs. a lad. killed his friend John Gaylor
last evening in a seattle for the possession
Of "a pccket-knifc. lie was arraigned in
Police Court to-day, charged with homi-
eide. The Magistrate committed him TO
the custody of the Coroner
The two boys had gotten into a wrangle
over knife. which Caylor held. They
wrcstled for it good naturally and finally
Sommers got &C. The scuiiie was con-
tinued. and the blade of the knife en-
tered Gaylors side just above the heart
causing almost instant death. The wound
was not half inch long.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
WIHSTON-StLENI.
Presented with u Gold-Hcadcd Cane.
MornNinn Mntch Service.

Presented with u Gold-Hcadcd Cane.
MOrnviHn watch Service.
WINSTON. y. c., December 81
(Special)-Judse r. j. Wilson. Winstons
Oldest citizen. was 81 years old to-day.
Tho members of the local bar called
upon him this afternoon. ana presented
him with handsome and appropriately
engraved god-headed cane.
The Mo1ayians are holding their time
honorod watch meeting" tonight. The
first service was held at s o'clock, when
Bishop Roudthaler read a paper, giving
the important events during the year in
city. State ana nation.
brilliant loap-ycar german was given
here last night by DIR. and Mrs. l.. ii.
Natthez. complimentary TO two Of Win
stOn's popular young ladies'
observation-disclosures Reynolds enter
tanned number OF his political friends
at his South-Side home last night. An
elaborate supper was served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
TO PAY ALL DEPOsITORs.
Arrangements Perfected by Dime
Swings HnnIs, Of Chicago.

CHICAGO. December M.-The directors
Of the Dime Savings Bank Of this city,
who have been engaged for several days
I'm the consideration Of plans for the fu-
ture of that institution, believe they have
finally perfected arrange ments for the
payment TO all depostors Of the face Of
their claims The details OF the scheme
Will be made public to-day or tomorrow.
Whether the bank will continue in bust
ness or not is a question for the future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

4 New Entry Gone Into, Contrary
10 Orders.

BAY CITY. MICH. December 3.-Au
explosion occurred to-day at the Monitor
coal mines, six miles from West Bay
City. one man. named Edward Casper.
was instantly killed. The top OF his
head was blown on. and his body badly
maneled and burned. He leaves Il widow
and two children.
The names OF the injured are Michae.
Slmm leg broken, side injured. LEFT
shoulder and back bruised and burned
Edward Kelley; burned from head "a
foot, and his face filled with coal-dust.
The men had gone into new entry.
against orders. and as soon as they en-.
tered their lamps ignlted the gas with
which the entry was filed The miners
had been ordered by the superintendent
to keep out OF the entry until the gas
was removed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
4 MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.
Tennessee Hotel Proprietor Found
in Dying Condition.

NASHVILLE. TENN. December 81
II. r. Miller. proprietor Of the Southern
Pacific Hotel. at Milan, was found on one
OF the upper floors OF the building this
morning. with his head beaten into a
Jelly. and in a dying condition. 1t is
thought that robbery could not have been
the object of his assailant, and the affair
is shrouded In mystery.