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The times., 1897-12-21
.what Happened to Jones /"

If you wist your friend merry Christ
mas and want tc be sure and have that
wish gratified send him TO; see What
Happened to Jones' at the National this
week, 1t IL one of the funniest farcrs
that ever visited Washington. nj the
comical situations follow so fast Oh on.
another that the audience dare not turn
its head for the fear of missing something
good. The author has supplied enough In
the way or lines and situatip.ls to make
the farce 60 without the aid of any ne
chanical effects, and but small ssist-
ancein the w6yofma ke-ups. Even without
any clever persons in the cast it might
produce meny hearty laughs, but with the
present company the fun is continue rs
from the rise OF the curtain until its fall.
The story Of the farce is as Complicated
as it is funny. 1t tells of one nights
doings of a playing card and hymn book
drummer gaining entrance into the house
of a professor Of anatomy, who so far
fell from grace as TO attend a prize-figh.,
by following him home in his wild fig
for safety when the police raided the
place, and there masquerades as the Bishop
Of Rallarat, The professors brother, who
is expected on a visit, until he has sue
SSeheu III throwing tllc police OH tneiT
guard. Perhaps it is even more mixed
1t seems to be.
Mr.. George C. Boniface, ir., as Jones
divided honoIS with all the other members
Of the cast, occupying the stage for nearly
the entire time of the production, and
amusing by his funny antics in his as
sumed role. Mr.. George Ober gave very
clever character sketch in the role of Eb-
enezer Goodiy, the professor. William
Bernard, as Richard Heatheriy, the young
| man with sporting proclivities, who caused
all the trouble, carried the part well, and
J. w Cope, as a policeman, was enough
| like the part to be thoroughly appre
| ciated.
Miss Anna Belmont, as Cissy, and Mis-,
kathryi- Osterman. as Maj iorie, were good
| looking and entertaining. One Of the bes
| bits of the farce, however. WIS Helma
| a Swedish servant girl, as pla yed by Matte
| Ferguson. She preserved every cha racter
| istic of the genuine article, and made il
| amusing 10y making it natural Their,
| are number of other clever persons il
| the cast. ="
"McCarthy's Mishaps.~
If there was anything that didn't happe1
The times., 1897-12-21
stole Fer Christmas Purchase

Fred, alias John Williams, colored
driver, in the employ Of the Merchants
Parcel Delivery Company, was arrested
last night charged with stealing drygoods
valued at S3.43. which he had been sent
To deliver at the Mount Vernon depot, for
Mrs. Hunter, of No. sos Prince street j.,
Alexandria, The goods were recovered
and Williams was locked up at No station
on the Charge of petty larceny.
The times., 1897-12-21
Collections for November.

The montfly statement of the collector
of internal revenue shows that for Noyem-
ber the total receipts amounted to $13,.
$50 ,296, whict wasan increase of ST ,257,
927 compared with the receipts for Novem-
Der, S96. During the last five months.
however, there has been falling off Of
$5,912. as compared with the same period
last year.
The times., 1897-12-21
STREET EXTEN SION
Litigation Given a Partial Hearing
by Judge Cox.

The third street extension case to Ire
tried by the District under the present high
way extension act was heard partially
by Justice Cox Yesterday. 1t is that of
Nineteenth street above Boundary
This portion Of Nineteenth street occupies
a somewhat unique position in the suburban
extension plan The change proposed in
this street is its widening to ninety feet
between Florida avenue and Columbia
road. The property owners, nearly all, if
not all. W ant the Improvement made, where
al in many other cases they are violently
opposed to it.
The attorneys for the District, Messrs.
Birney and Hetnphill, are confident that this
case will be decided in their favor by
jury, despite their failures in the first two
cases. Mr.. Birney says that IL the decision
this tine is in favor of assessing special and
general benefits to the ow ners of lots in the
line of Improvement this particular street
may be improved under the law without
reference to any other street or decision.
The new law which the Commissioners
hope to have passed in place of the present
extension act VIII not prevent proceedings
and even Improvement under the present
law until the other is passed
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Brorno Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refundthe money If it failsto cure.
n
The times., 1897-12-21
SOCIAL WHIRL COMMENCES
Bellies and Beaux Dance Tonight
at Chevy Chase.
Many Luncheons, Teas and At-Homes :
IIanned-A Grand Danes Christ
mas Trip to Dickensland.

The ban To he given tonight by the
Chevy Chase hunters promises To eclipse
all previous efforts made by the club
members for the entertainment of their
friends. Mrs. McLanahan, Mrs. Wallach.
aud MIS-. Barney VIII form the receiving
party. and Major Denny, with about the
same board of managers, AS last year,
viii have charge of the floor.
The times., 1897-12-21
A New BattleshiD.

The plans for the one new battI ,ship
to be authorized by Congress are being
prepared by Chief Naval Constructor Hica.
born. The dimensions will be 372 by 8
beam. draught, "a feet: displacement.
1880 tons. She will carry 13-inch
guns in the main battery.
The times., 1897-12-21
Cuba in Panorama

panorama and jubilee concert. having
for its theme Cuba and the Cuban War"
will BE- given at Confederate Veterans Hall
this evening by L. H. Baumgaertel. of New
York, and corps of Cuban Jubilee singers.
The times., 1897-12-21

MIS-. George 6, Hamilton, accompanied
by the Misses iWiHifred and Pauline Mnr-
ray, left yesterday To join large house
party at tWaye, Fiew," the country hone
of Mr. Charles Lowndes Hamilton, near
Norfolk. Thes will remain until after
New Years day.
The times., 1897-12-21

Mr.. Ferdinand o. Horstman, jr., will
spend the Christmas holida VS. with his
mother, Mrs. Horstmann. He will re
accompanied by six of his classmates AT
Harvard.
The times., 1897-12-21

Among ths weddings TO take place early
in the New Year will be that oil MIR.
j. Arthur Rose and Miss Ada Fern Lipp.
The times., 1897-12-21

Dir. aud Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe gave
reception last night to the members of
the New lcrk avenue Church, many of
whom We're present. despite the incl ,,n-
ency OF the weather,
The times., 1897-12-21

AT the dinner given by the Mexican
Minister and Mrs Romero, Saturday night,
in honor of Mr.. Charles Nordhoff, the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Cor ham, Mr.
and Mrs John W. Foster, the Haitian
Minister and Mrs. Leger, DR.. and Mrs.
Guzman, Mrs. L. II. Painter, MI Jose
A Andrade, and Mr.. Del Viso.
The times., 1897-12-21

Nine. Eaknctiefr viii sail for this coUu-
try January 20, to lay her customary
visit to her mother, Mrs. Reale.
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Mrs. Laurence Turnure, of New York,
Will spend the season in Washington with
her PARENTS, Gen. and Mrs. Roy Stone.
The times., 1897-12-21

drives tie lille and other poisonous ele.
ments out of the blood; stops morbid ac.
cunlulations in the lungs, throat, bronchial
tubes, and other organs; makes rich, red
blood; and builds UP healthy tissue, solid
muscle, nerve force and energy
Even consumption is cured by Doctor
Pierce's wonderful Discovery" It de-
stroys the germs of consumption in the
blood in the only true scientific way It is
the preparation of an educated, experienced
physician. DR.. Pierce has been for nearly
thirty years chief consulting physician to
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, N. Y His prescriptions are recog-
nized standard remedies the world over
The Common Sense Medical Adviser, -
DR.. Pierce's thousand page family doctor
book with over three hundred illustrations
and colored plates, will be sent for linn
tied time only, absolutely free, paper bound,
on receipt of twentyone cents in one-cent
stamps to pay the cost of mailing only.
Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
ciation, No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
If handsome, cloth bound binding is pre-
ferred, send ten cents extra tthirty-one cents
in ally, to pay extra cost of this handsome
and more durable binding. en
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate the
liver, stomach and bowels. By druggists.
The times., 1897-12-21

Mr. and Mrs. Sol s. Russell, son and
daughter, are guests of Mr.. and MIS-
Fred G. Perger, No. 2523 Thirteenth
street. a'h
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Mrs. Harrie Webster and Miss Webster
have invitations out for d tea, Monday,
December 27,, from to Z o'clock, at M,
1873 Thirty-rirst street.
The times., 1897-12-21

Mrs. William Il. Poyd will be at home
Thursdays in January
The times., 1897-12-21

Mrs. ]. II. wurderman will. be at home
Fridays after January l.
The times., 1897-12-21

Mrs. John r. Mclean will give lunc n
con in honor of the Misses Owen, Friday
December 81.
The times., 1897-12-21

Mrs. william II. webster left yeste1-
day TO spend the winter and spring in
sout hern California.
The times., 1897-12-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets AL
druggists refund the money If it failsto cure.
csc. The gen uine has l.. b. @ OIL each Ia et.
The times., 1897-12-21

"McCarthy's Mishaps.~
If there was anything that tifdn' I ha pper
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-06-11

See DR.. Dix's ad in this issue.
DR.. and Mrs. B. L. LaShier are here
from Armour.
Miss Catharine Ward departed
for Dubuque. Iowa, to visit with rel
atives.
Judge o. S. Clifford of Canton is
among the prominent Masons in atten-
dance at the Grand Lodge.
Miss Lizzie Gormley went to Hawar-
den Wednesday, where she isengaged
in the dressmaking business.
What Hoods Sarsaparilla has done
for others it will also do for you.
Hoods Sarsaparilia cures all blood
diseases.
Mrs. NJ. Miller & Son, who have con-
Quoted restaurant on lower Main
street for several years, have discon-
tinued the business.
Messrs. Hayes and Broderick came
over from Alexandria Wednesday
and played a practice game of lawn
tennis with Messrs. Scallin and Win
die.
Mrs. Albert Noe and two sons, who
were visiting Mrs. A. Thompson, de-
parted for their home at Omaha
Mrs. Noe. aud Mrs. Thompson are sis
ters.
The Juvenile band gave an open air
concert at The Mitchell corner Tues
day evening and their splendid music
was listened to by the Masonic dele
gates for an hour, and the boys were
the recipients of many deserved con-
pliments.
Mrs. A. II. Daniels, Mrs. Alma Par.
ry, Mrs. Clara A. iukens. Mrs. Anna
Williams, Mrs. r. T. Robinson. Mrs
L. e. Kreidler. j. B. Wolgemuth and
D. Fl. Brown went to Reu6eld Tuesday
afternoon to attend the G. A. r. and w
Z. G. encampment,
J. E. McCaslin has rendered his res
| iguation as head Miller in the Mon.
mouth Merchant mills, which position
Mr.. McCaslin has held to the utmost
satisfaction Of his employers. Mr.. Nc
Caslin expects to leave in few weeks
on prospecting trip to the south.
The newspaper Office is the place
where tramps secure their reading
matter by requesting a few old ex
changes, and one of these visitations il
recorded as follows: "When asked i
wanted the old papers in order to reac
the society notes or to find the location
of bath house. he replied: Nav, de
side door sleepers on desc railroads are
SO dirty that we want 'em to put on the
floor to keep our clothes clean, see.
Give us democratic sheets if yer go
any there: dere softer, the arguments
amt so solid and the facts amt de colo
kind wot knocks you silly: an de point
don't stick out enough to hurt, see.
It's just like sittin' on pneumatic bed
dere's so much wind about it,"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-06-11


by sending twenty-one one-cent stamps, to cover
cost of mailing onLp to the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, No 665 Main Street, Buff
falo, N. Y. If French cloth cover is desired,
send ten cents extra thirty-one cents in ally, to
pay for this better style of binding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-16
DEuANps 10000. 600 POUNDS.
That is the Indemnity Turkey Asks o
Greece-tmperor william iuteriercs.

That is the indemnify Turkey Asks or
Greece-tmperor william luterieres.
CONsTANTINOPLE. May 15.-The sum
OF 100000 pounds CTurkish) IS mentioned
here as the amount OF the indemnity
which Turkey will demand from Greece.
Placards have been posted in the stam-
boul quarter protesting against the she'd
ding Of Mussulman blood, on the ground
that the sacrifices imposed upon Turkey
by the war are out OF proportion to the
advantages she can gain.
PARIS. May 15-It IS stated that the
delay OF the Sultan Of Turkey IN ar
ranging for a cessation of hOstillties Is
due TO the direct advice OF Emperor Will
liam Of Germany, not 10 grant an arm
igtice until the Greeks have again re-
treated.
BERLIN. May 15-The correspondent
Of the Associated Press is informed that
that France, in the settlement Of tho
peace conditions with Greece will per-
sistently side with Russia and Germany
i'm spite OF the strong current of public
opinion to the contrary.
ATHENS. May IA private dispatch
from Arta says that the Turkish garrison
at Prevesa. a the northern entrance ~
the Gulf Of Arta, which has been be-
seiged by the Greek Land and sea forces
almost from the outbreak OF the war. has
sent the Greek Archbishop and FIVE nota-
bilities Of Prevesa to the commander OF
the beseiging Greek army with meO
sage Saying that tho Turkish force IS
ready TO capitulate TO the regular forces
Of Greece The Greeks have been bonn
harding Metropolis since early this morn
ing
The government has addressed n note
10 the ministers OF the Powers saying
that the Turks. by fortifying Griboro. are
responsible Tor the operations i'm Epireus
The note accuses the Porte Of inducing
small vessels to commit piracy upon the
Greek ships.
The second batch OF troops has been re-
called from Crete and 70 IS announced
the third and last detachment will soon
be- withdrawn.
The aides TO the Crown Prince recalled
from Thessaly upon their arrival al Pi-
raeus were received with ironical cheers.
In Fridays battle at Phillipida. $50 men
were killed and % officers wounded
It is reported here the loss Of prestige on
the part Of France at COnstantinOple ard
the German influence there is causing con-
siderable anger
DOMOKOS. May ia detachment Of
Turkish cavalry appeared here al day
break this morning. but retired on seeing
the Greek advance posts. The Turks
have burned all the villages around Pnar-
salOs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-16

confines OF this state. The decision sus-
tained the information filed last Deceh-
her by Attorney General Moloney, ASKING
that the American Tobacco Company DC
enjoined from selling paper cigarettes on
the premises that Il was a trust, monopoly
and conspiracy in the business me de-
fendants filed demurers. general and spe-
cial. but each was overruled IN the eA-
haustive opinion handed down today
Representatives OF the Tobacco COM
pany. who were in court, announced that
a notice Of an appeal TO the Supreme
Court would be given.
The plea OF the Attorney-General al
legged that the American TOBACCO COM
pany manufactures 20 per cent. Of all the
paper cigarettes manufactured liz the
United States. and IS combination III
restraint Of trade. The company nled
general demurrer, the main contention
being that the state OF Illinois Is power
less to restrain a foreign corporation
from shipping any article OF commerce
from one State to another. or from dis
tributing or selling such article In the
State. to which the shipment IS made.
The Court said that admitting that the
facts alleged as 70 the business OF the
company, and the manner In which IL Is
carried on TO be true. the question Is
whether il falls under the ban Of outlaw
~ pronounced against trusts by the Fed
eral and state statutes.
The Court said that the power OF self
preservation is inherent in Statehood.
This gives the state the power TO pass
and enforce any law which is necessary
and indispensable to the preservation and
conservation Of public health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-16
4 Sequel 70 Another Adalr.

ALEXANDRIA. VA, Nav l5.-Special. 49,
Willis Smith. uarager OF the Old DOmin-
ion Insurance Company. was i'm the PO-
lice Court to-day 10 answer the charge Of
slapping his typewriter. Miss Rogers. Of
Washington
The girl tried TO get the warrant with
drawn and Lawyer Flanagan tried % get
the case dismissed. but Mayor Thompson
wanted to know all about the affair and
had them uD.
IL seems that Smith has a bad temper
and he and his stenOgraphcr got into
dispute about a business transaction and
somebody's honesty and 10 led into the
late cOwhiding affair and some remarks
concerning the relations OF Mr.. and Mrs
Smith and the girl Is said 10 have been
plugged in the mouth by Smith with his
list.
Smith. admitted that he slapped her
had done so before and he was assessed
twelve dollars.
Rock College beat Episcopal High School
six 10 five.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-16

ure thereof, the collateral branches who
may be judged worthy Of becoming It's
supporters and members.
The officers of the American army, nav
ing generally been taken from the ciu-
ZcnS of America. possess high Nencrdllon
for the character of that illusiriOus lo-
man, Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus, and,
being resolved 20 follow his example by
returning 10 their citizenship they think
they may with propuety denominate.
themselves the Society of the Cincinnati
The first officers were General Washing
ton. president general. General Gates,
ice-prcsident general; General knox,
secretary general; General Williams. ass
sistant secretary general, and General
MacDOugal treasurer general or course,
the names Of members Included many uls-
tnguishcd Revolutionary officers. sucl as
Greene. Sullivan Lincoln. smallWood.
Steubcn, MOu.tre Schuyler Chnton.
Wayne Hamilton. Burr Morgan, and SO
THE FRENCH SOCIETY.
IL is an interesting fact that az the
outset the aid OF France was achno"i-
edged not only hy constituting branch
OF the society there, but by elcciing as
members Counts DE Astaing De Grdsse
and ROchambeau. with other Olucefs VINO
had served in the French co-opeiatiFo
forces in q rank not under tnat of Colo-
mel or OF commanding officer in tie
Franch fleets. The French society was
ORGANIZED with the consent Of Che King,
and Count De Estaing sent % General
Washington as a gift from the French
naval officers tho eagle OF the order seq
I'm diamonds, with a blue ribbon, edged
with white TO typfy the alliance between
France and America. Inl. mas hceh worn
by each succccdiug president general OK
attached 10 the present 40 To-day cgie-
monies OF the French Ambassador. Pdt-
renotrc. and the French cruiser fulton.
the society. Thus unusual significance De-
Monroe was an oflslndl IlD.li.-I gnu @
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-16

The Recalcltrant Sugar Broker VIII Begin
to Serve Ills Sentence To-,forrow.

The Recalcitrant Sugar Broker VIII Begin
to Serve His Sentence To-Morrow.
WASHINGTON, May l5.-Elvcrton II.
Chapman. the sugar broker. who was con-
demned 10 serve thirty days in jail ana
to pay fine Of 500 for refusing TO an
swer questions as TO alleged speculations
by Senator's in sugar stocks in 1894. Will
surrender himself 10 Marshal Wilson OF
this district. tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock and enter upon his term OF inn
prisonment. Mr.. Chapman IS expected TO
reach this city tomorrow. To-day Dis
trict-Attorney Davis and Judge Jere NJ.
Wilson. Mr. Chapman's counsel, had
confcroncc. az which II was agreed that
Mr. Chapman should not enter upon MS
term OF imprisonment until Monday az
ternoon. Judge Wilson has decided not
10 present a formal petition 20 the Presi-
dent for Mr. Chapman's pardon, at least
for the present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-16
F1FrrENrH DIsrRICr PRIMARIrS.
JeGrie's Carries Cuipeper and Portion Of
of 0r4u~e.

CULPEPER, VA, May lo-Special.-
Primaries were held throughout Culpeper
county to-day TO elect delegates TO tine
Fifteenth Senatorial District Convention,
which meets at Culpcper in August 10
nominate a Democratic candidate for
me candidates were John J.. Jefrles,
Of this county. and c. G. Taliafcrro. Of
Orange county. The tight I'm the prima-
ries was very aggressive. as nomination
is equivalent to an election, ana money
vas freely used Returns from an the
voting precincts OF the county give John
l. Jefrries a solid delegation from this
county bv a very large majority. Jenries
also carried four delegates in orange
county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-16
Found With His Throat Cut.

CHARLOT~rE. n. c.. May 1J.-An elder
ly man. with his throat cut from ear to
ear was found on the public highway
near Reidsville to-day. lie could not
articulate. but wrote on q slip OF paper
that he was Charles Preston. a public
Patrick county Va. TO Caswen county.
y. c., and had been attacked by two
young white men. who carried him into
the pine woods and cut his throat when
they found he had no money.
Physicians are tryiug TO save his life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-16

LONDON. May 15.-The condition or Sig
nor Nicolini, husband Of Madame Made
lima Patti. who has been ailing for some
time. has suddenly taken change for tho
worse. and Patti starting from the con-
tinent for Wales to attend him. IL IS
runored that Signor Nicolini is affected
with "A cancer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-16

in the CITY which first placed on his brows
fho laurcl Of achievement the memory
of George Washington was honored To-
Gay in monumental bronze. All possible
r.nn marked tho ceremonies. The cord
which released the swaddlng fags from
tho 6rurc of tho first ruler Of the Repub-
Die Was drawn hy its latest ruler. sur
rounding him were men In whose veins
Iuus the blood Of those first patriots
who b.tu,d with Washington. and with
h.m made possible the scene enacted to-
day. The union which they formed has
grown TO a mighty organization under
the name OF the Society Of the Clncin-
matt.
NOBLE SONS or HONORED S1RES.
Major William Wayne. president OF the
Cincinnati. who formally presented the
monument to the city. traces his lineage
to Mad Anthony. and william w. Porter,
the orator of the day. is a grandson Of
David Bluenhouse Porter. twice Cow
crnor of Peuusylvania and a great-grand-
SON OF General Andrew Porter. who was
or Washnstons staff in the Revolution.
,.-,...
ht AIF 'li'h- 'eIeiH9ii3 was l"'p' '9a''O-
ly simple. Bishop Whitaker opened with
- ,r.... ,i-....... ffi,,.,a ,,.ttb
prayer ana '"lo' wayne 40i'o"O0 WIN
am appropriate address. Then came the
uugoIug hy President Mckinley. and the
salute OF wcnu-one guns by the artillery
and by tae foreign and American war
N-r-i- D" '-c bria"aie' A"la coH~luutu'
president Mchuiey spoke orltny. Ihe
orauou was then delivered by MIR. Porter.
Tn. formal presentation of the memorial
lr f.. .....fv fo fha city. was made bv
1.sor HA.tr. f1 M4vor Warwick with
short addresses fv both. and then the
,r.... .........r.I DO ia Cha rqi~,,o,,,t
ttt
d 'iN "''..' ''.l'' ""'-" "o"y eN'4
D..t. l.ila4 Lou over tlc great pleasure
ground.
tr.tI..rf 1r.<fnfl,. and his diefineuieh-
, ................. ....i-,..4 ffo ,,ilitY,,- ma
,. .,...
lt ""r "''i "" 4' ''' "l'- MOON ""oH
me pros. io1 was over ana inc party
were driven to their hotels to dress for
fI. h....I.I of tine Society of the Cincin-
mani tr fs. ,t.rtnr
-. . .,.-....., g.. .....~... ..i....
4"- g." N"t gus 'i'"o
O. ci tDlcNlatioh apart from l"e olnheI,
Tine Whcrlmeus parade wiih nearly 1000
n lue waa tire principal feature. illu-
minau0ns from Tine m, Iument the city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-16
An Excited Crowd Surrounded the First
Police Station Last Night.
The AUTHORITIES ON THE ALERT.
By a Clever Ruse Spirit The Prisoner
Down to The City Jail.
The NEGRO RUN DOWN IN new KENT.

He Escaped From the City Yesterday Morn
ing by Way of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Closely Followed by Rich
mond ofsicers-He Was Taken by
Employees of the Railroad and
Turned Over to the or
cers-The City Jail
Guarded Last Night
Detail of Po-
licemen - He
Confesses.