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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
Deaths.

BIRn-on Sunday afternoon, November ecth, A.
u. 1887, in the 18th year Of her age-at her
home. in Wilmington, Del, Mrs. Mabel Bayard
Bird, wife OF Levi G. Bird, ECO
BuDn-Mary Hodgscn. daughter OF Matilda II.
and the late j. Thomas Budd, In the 3lth year.
oil hor age.
CotIlNs--Near He'd Lion, Del, on November
a5h, 1897, John NJ. ollins, aged 6l years.
CRoFT-on November 27th, Isu7. at his late resi-
dence, Matthew J. Croft In his Tith year.
DoUGHERTY-on November 21th. 1897, Ida
May, wife Of William Dougherty and daughter
OF Edmund l. and Phoebe Ann Pylo, In the
23d year of her age,
FAGAN-In this city, on November 2sth, 1897,
Mary A., vito Of Walter Pagan, aged 80 years
GIBsoN-Sarah A. Gibson In her 7ad year.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to atten nd tho funeral from her late residence.
NJ. 1908 Tatnall street, Wilmington, Del, on
Friday, December 80, 1887. Services at the
house Ut II o'clock, o. m. lnterment at Newark
Union cemetery.
KANE-In this city, on November ssth, 1897,
Thomas +. Kane. aged IS years.
Relatives aud friends and division No. ], A. o.
H., respectfully invited to attend tho funeral
on Friday, December 81, at oc ock. from the
residence oil his brother, Frank Kane. No. T29
West Fourth street. High mass at st. Pnuls
Church. IntorIuent at Cathedral cemetery.
NICK AIG-Enterod into rest on November goth.
1897, j. Nelson Mcknlg, aged n years.
OLDmAM--In this city. on November 26th, 1897,
Ernest youngest son of James and Esther
Ann Oldham, aged Is months and 10 days.
PAYNE-Suddenly. in this city, on November
24th. 1897. Alfred r., son of the late Herman Z.
Payne, aged q years.
PokTEK-At Claymont Del, on November 18th,
1877, Hannah t., wife OF John w. Porter, aged
"a years and months.
enthusiastically, in this CITY On November
9th, 1877, j. Thomas Smith. aged 63 years.
TUSK-'ln this citv, on November 2sth, 1897,
Arthur Turk, aged 50 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
LOOKS LIKE PERSECUTION.
The Proprietor of "a Rag Warehouse Loses
Five Horses in Mysterious Manner.

The Proprietor of "a Rag Warehouse Loses
Five Horses in u Mysterious Manner.
Oliver W. CHM, II Cherokee Indian,
who has Il rag warehouse at Nos. III
and 1l9 West street, has had 90 many
misfortunea during the past few weeks
that there ie an impression that he is
being persecuted by somebody who
bears him i'll will.
lie opened a large establishment at
The location mentioned last March and
has been doing an extensive business
in his line. Ho was prosperous for
time, but within the past few weeks be
has lost five horses, each one OF which
died in most mysterious manner, and
recently the chicken coop at the rear
of his place was entered and lS line
fowls were killed. Some were carried
off and others were left lying dead
about the place, whilo eggs were
trampled about on tho floor, which was
very evident that the person who en-
tered the place was more bent on de-
struction than anything else
All of the chickens which were taken
we're evidently killed in the coop, as
several chicken heads we're found about
the placu, having been wrung of and
the bodies carried away.
After tho rat horse had died the
suspicions of Mr.. Ginn were aroused, as
the animal had shown no Higns OF sick
ness a short time before, and it died SO
suddenly that there was an indication
that il had been maze tho victim OF
anmebody's luminosity. Not long after
ward four other horses died in similar
manner.
A veterinary surgeon, who was called
in to attend one of the animals, which
was d iscovereh to he sick, administered
an emetic and the horse vomited paris
green. or, at least, that was what il
was pronounced to be.
Aftsr Mr.. Ginn's suspicious had been
aroused he began an investigation and
on one occasion blue powder, mixed
with broken glass, was found 10 one of
the stalls The presumption ia that
ono of the horses which hal died had
eaten portion OF this mixture with its
food. Other suspicious circumstance s
were noticed and the matter is now
being investigated.
Until recently the stable was not
always closed tightly at night, hut since
the death of the fifth horse extra precau
| ton has haen taken to see that every
| thing is fastened up about thu place, 30
as to prevent, if possible, further depre-
| dations. The same precaution is being
| taken about the warehouse and Mr..
4 Ginn's residence. for there is no telling
tn what extent the depredations might
| spread.
Mrs. CHM, when spoken to about the
matter. SAID that she believed her hus-
band had lost at least 81, 600 by the
depredations since the business was
established there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
william j. atkinson Indicted.

4 dispatch from Baltimore reports
the indictment by the grand jury of
Il. II. Huhhell, William J. Atkinson
and James Russell, president, secretary
and treasurer of the Best Telephone
Co., charging them with having made
false reports of the financial condition
of the concern with intent TO deceive.
According to the story told before the
grand jury, Atkinson caused to lie
made to the Stock Exchange sworn
statement signed by President Hub
hell and Treasurer Russell of the Best
Telephone Co. that the corporation had
assets OF about -, 200, 600. The Stock
Exchange refused 10 list the stock, the
creditors OF the telephone company be-
came pressing, and Mr.. Atkinson had
the concern placed IN the hands of re-
ceivera. The receivers found that tho
assets of the company were worth not
more than Sl2. 600 or SIS, 600. Atkinson
is the man who III suing Thomas Nc
CorBle. president OF the Delmaryia
Telephone Co. of this city, for libel
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
UiLLIAM ROONEY UIL7Y.
Was Convicted In Philadelphia, Yesterda

Was Convicted In Philadelphia, Yesterday,
of Murder In tee Second Degree.
Associated Prs34 Dlspatsn bv juecal Wires
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. l. William
Rooney, who, on August 23d last, shot
and killed Alphonse j. pickard and
then attempted to murder Miss Verona
SplIhein, by shooting her three times,
was. to-day. found guilty of murder in
the second degree. and sentenced to tue
penitentiary for 20 years.
On tho evening of August 23i Rooney
had an engagement TO meet Miss Sell
helm at Eighth street and Girard
avenue. Rooney kept the engagement,
and mot bis sweetheart in company
with Pickard. Rooney. without a mo.
ment's warning, shot Pickard dead,
and then turned tho weapon ON Miss
Sellheim, sending three bullets into
her body.
The defendants counsel argued that
Rooney was intoxicated at the time of
the shooting and was. therefore, not
responsible for his actions. TIE jury
was out all night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

A Lively Contest between Joe Ch0ynski
and JIin Jsffsries.

A Lively Contest between Joe ChOyn ski
and Jiin Jeffsries.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
San Francisco. Gal. Dec. Joe
ChuynsKi of San Francisco and Jim
Jeffries of Les Angeles fought 90
rounds to a draw, last night, before the
National Club Choynski concedud 80
pounds 10 weight, and on this account,
was compelled to draw on his superior
ring generalship and largo experience
at the game to avoid the rushes of his
giant opponent Jelfries, who displayed
much Improvement in The art of de-
fence and attack, still lacked in expert
ence. He failed I follow up on Choyn-
ski when an opportunity afforded. On
the other hand, Choynski fought with
excellent judgment Even his Oldest
admirers were surprised ut his general
ship. lie avoided clinching. except
when absolutely necessary, and his
ducking was marvellous. lie depended
almost entirely on left jabs on the nose
and mouth to stop the large fellow. and
after the 18th round kept blood flowing
from Jetfries' nose. In the third
round Jetfries brought Choynski down
with left swing on the neck, which
left Joe fat on bis back. The blow
was Ineffective, hnwever, and Joe arosa
as strong as before. Choynski weighed
in at l67 pounds. and Jeffries at 2l9.
The betting was even money. behind
Choynski we're Eddie Creamy. his
hacker, and George Green, while Jeffries
had in his corner Billy Delaney and
Jack Stelzuor. Jim Mcdonald, base
ball umpire, refereed the contest
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

AssocintedPr Dlspat;n nv So93ial WtrsL
Philadelrh,n. Dec. Wheat. frrn, &c higher:
No. Pennsylvania red In export elevator. tSSa
9sc No srea spos ne ,ai ,esa AZ, ass
Oats, st, &c No white, ssSas'c'' NO whi'e'
i 5ra., uhenanseu' ,,,,n,. ,ordaroa. se-tsc.
hebneo SUGARS, du .,,e,ap o" a W.. KsI.
Rranulhtea, oc'' conte0tioners a. SS'' my
stone A. 4ac. -..n,.-. sa,.c.
bIt.er, s.eany; fancy @ M Was1s NM
no. 40 ronnSyNahis prin'S' @'e'' w. "0''o'A p.'''
aiS. a.. 100 ,,,,,o,a. trash naarnr. Die.
fresh WesterI'' 2Sc.
Associated Prs.s Dlspatia oy Special Wires
Nov YORK Dec 1.-Flour. State and Western,
st.ndy
RYE ilour,duli
Wheat .ianuarv ~ S-iBae7hc.: May, g3Ia
a.b.isr
Rye. quiet: No. Western. 49kc.
Corn, May, @k R349sc.
oats, steady: track white, 21xasakc.
Beef, quiet.
Pork, quiet. ,- ..o
Lard quiet prime western stream, Si.oV.
Butter.ateady: state dairy, lsaaOc.; state cream
cry, l4a22c-: Western do, l4asSc.; elginH, s3c;
factory, TX ale; ,,,. OF, .s,<,.
Cheese, quiot; large white.septemperetao Hc.
snhll white Sspteinuer, nvse' a Gso ioa
~, 2 s, AZ 81 .J;sh; ahinos
s.S%c nsSs stIns ssse. mi SKINS 81 aJc
1v nssS. st So ''"'o o''u ~S''
" ssuar raw orm. fair refining. t-lsc; CEN
trnugal 20 test 3iigi; ienneu, III, III" eiueHeu'
h9sc'; powdered, So-loc'i grahua'eu' &C.
baltimore Markets.
AssoclatedPress Dispatch by Special Wires
Baltimore, Md, Dec. L. Flour, dull, un-
changed.
Wheat. firm: spot 97Is ag7h: month, Oh ag1 Xc.;
January, 97afaDSc.: May, 9ihc. bid: steamer. No.
3 red, g2ssa92kc: Southern wheat by sample,
92a.,sc; do on grade. g2sl a07Ac.
Corn firmer; spot. 81 q a33c; mouth, 32kas2Ac.;
December, new or old, 329 a32iic.; january,
3!kc.; steamer mixed, 3O,i a3lc.; southern white
corn, 35c,: do yellow 3ia34c.
Oats firm; No 2white, 29a2Skc; No. mixed
| do, 26hSa27c
Rye flrmer NO. nearby, 58kc asked No. Q
| Western, b3a. a53Isc
| Hay, steady 10 firm; choice timothy, SIS asked.
sugar, strong. unchanged:
Butter, steady, unchanged.
Eggs, steady. unchanged
| Cheese, steady, unchanged.
| Whisky, unchanged.
Live Stock Market.
| pb,,.daInbia Nov o7.-Tbe r,ceip.s for tbs
| weeh% Raeyes . M. sheen. ESQ: hogs, SSH:
| Beef Cattle = Extra 5a5lc.: good, 4tfa4,1c:
| medium, 4ba4hc.; common, * a4,tc. Sheep
| Extra 5a5Ic.: good a a4i,c; medium, 4R4 hc.;
| cannon. ~, nabc.: lambs, Skate Hogs-Best
| Western. 5ha5Sc; other Western, 5n5kc, Fat
| COWS. 2ha3kc, Thin cows, SAILS Veal calves,
| 4a7Ac. Milch cows <2bnt5.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
Atarriaqes.

BIcKTA-FREEI.-At 81. Pauir r. o. Church,
on November gath, 1857, by the hev III. X.
Fallon, Elmer Blckta and Katie Freol.
CLINCH-BUTLER-At St Joseph's Church, on
November 9Th, by the Rev w. J. Bcrming-
ham, Charles A. Clinch and Miss Maggie
Butler.
MuCALL.ISTER = RUTH : On November 25th,
1891, az White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church.
by the Rev. Henry +. Mason, pastor, Calvin
McCalister and Bertha H. RUTH both OF New
Castle county, Del.
McGRAW Anal 81 Paurs r. Q. Churcn,
on November 9th, 1897 by the Il ev. NJ. Y.
Fnllon, Edward McGraw and Mary Ryan.
SANDERSON--BUTLElt -At Asbury N. T. par
sonnge on November 18th. 1897, by the Rev.
Ezra Tinker. LII D., John w. Sandereon and
Berthe NJ. Butler, all Of Wilmington
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Elkton. Nd, Nov. 80. Fire early this
morning destroyed the large frame barn
on the farm of George W. Sutton. near
Perryyile, together with tho contents.
including four horses, two cows, large
quantity OF builed hay anu straw and
farming implements. The loss is 50, 600.
and the insurance 81, 600. Mr.. Sutton
came to Elkton this afternoon and
swore out a peace warrant against his
tenant, George NJ, D. Forward. The
latter was arrested by Sheriff Maciley
and brought TO EIkton, but WAS re-
leased upon giving bond. Sutton alleges
that Forward accused him of setting
this barn on fire ami threatened TO shoot
him, hence tho arrest OF Forward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Associated Press Dlspl tcn BY sps;ial Wires.
Washington, Dec. 1.--Col. W. d.
Chipley of Florida. who had been i'll at
q hospital in this city for several weeks,
following an operation for carbunce,
died tins morning. The remains will be
sent 10 Columbus, Ca, for intermOnt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
TIE STREAMS IN DELAWARE
Work Done on Them During
the Last Year.
GEN. SMITHS ANNUAL REPORT
Contains Much Interesting In
formation.

Also, Tells What Has Been Accomplished
on the Various Eastern Shore Waterways,
Describes Their Needs aud is Fun OF DATA
of Great Importance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
stranded at the Delaware Breakwater.

Delaware Breakwater, Nov. 80. The
British steamer Glenochil from Hull,
stranded on the new breakwster, while
passing in the capes, last night. Six
feut of her bow lies on the atone, and
her bow in stove. She is hard aground,
With eight feet OF water in her hold.
The. tug Protector ia lying near the
Glenochil, but there is little prospect
that the latter can be gotten of safely.
Delaware Breakwater, Nov. 30. The
bow of the Glsnouhil is now 40 feet
over the stone pile at tho new break
water, and is stove in several placos.
The North American Wrecking Co.
will try to drag the Glenochil from her
perilous position.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Letters testamentary on the estate OF
Arthur Turk have been granted to DIR.
Willard Springer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

New York, Nov. 30. Martin Thorn
wac to-day couvioted OF murder IN the
first degrees in killing William Gdlden-
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-15
BACK FROM SUNRISE CITY.
Schooner Stella ErInnd Brings News
From Miners in the Far
North

SEATTLE. WASH, May 14-The schoon-
er Stella Erland arrived from Cooks Inlet
this morning. She made the run from
Saldovia Bay to Seattle in thirteen days.
From the inlet she brings the news for the
winter, having been the only boat this
spring to pass through the ice blockade,
reaching Sunrise City and returning to
Seattle. At Six-mile every body is well.
The whites have had plenty to eat.
The Erland brought no tidings OF the
three men who were reported missing just
after the arrival of the Al bion-George
Bottcher, G. A. Blackstone and ]. w. Mo-
linque. They undertook to cross the Por-
age to Prince Williams Sou nd, and the Y
probably never reached tidewater on this
side.
On the way up the Erland passed
through storm on March %. 1t was, no
doubt, the hurricane which wrecked the
General Siglin. The Erland was further
north. and probably encountered only the
weaker end of the storm; but she had
enough OF 1t to make things look dubious
for while. However. the Erland is a
lucky boat. She has encountered all sorts
OF storms ana has several times been sup
posed to be lost, but she always returns IN
safety.
The schooner Alexandria is reported
safe a. Saldovia by the Erland. The
Alexandria belonged to the same line as
the Siglin, but they parted company in
the storm. The Erland saw NO wreckage
of any kind on the way back. The loss OF
the Slglin was conceded when she left the
north.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-15
DISASTROUS FIRE At LEXINGTON
7otC/ Des struction of fhe CourthoUse-7he
Sayre Institute, a Girls High Schoo,
Is Also Consumed.

LEXINGTON. KY, May IA disas-
trous fire occurred in this city this morn
ing, causing loss of fully $500, 900. 1t
started IN the courthouse in some un-
known way, ana was under considerable
headway before it was discovered. 1t was
entirely beyond control by the time the
fire department arrived on the scene.
By 1880 the courthouse was q mass of
ruins, and the fire had spread to the Sayre
Institute and other neighboring buildings.
The Savre Ins titute is a girls school,
we'll known through the South and West.
When it caught fire there was almost a
panic among it's pupils, who rushed ex
citedly into the street. All Of them sue
ceeded in getting out safely, but most of
them lost considerable personal property
in the fire. At O'Clock the fire was under
control. Part of the institute was saved.
One of the most serious losses by the
fire was the magnificent statue OF "Tbe
Triumph OF Chastity, by Joel Hart, which
stood in the institute. 1t fell from its
niche and was broken into fragments.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-15
KEsTEhs no Ds COMsINING.
Stray Sheep Returning to the Fold oJ
the Pasaen1rf Associntion.

Stray Sheep Returning to the Fold of
the Passenger associntion.
CHICAGO, Ill, May Unsatisfactory
progress is being made by the executive
committee of the Western Passenger
Association in inducing outside roads to
become members. }. c. Stubbs, vice
president of the Southern Pacific, was in
conference with the committee this after
noon regarding the membership of his
road. 1t is expected that Stubs will sign
for his road. 1t is also believed that the
Northern Pacific and Great Northern will
be induced to join without much delay.
They have stated their readiness to do so
the minute that the Canadian Pacific
does, but are not prepared to say that
they will join without il. Definite replies
are expected from tEs Minneapolis and
st. Louis, Wisconsin Central and Chi
cago and Great Western by next Tuesday.
Lomax, general passenger agent of the
Union Pacific. is expected here on Mon
day, and it is thought that he will theu
sign. All that has kept the Union Pa
cific out thus far has been lack of advice
from Judge Dillon, general counsel of the
road as to the strict legality of the agree
ment Judge Dillon has advised the
Missouri Pacific, tor which he is also
chief legal adviser, that it may sign. 1t
has already done SO, and no doubt is
entertained that he will give the Union
Pacific similar advice.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-15

stration on July of the Centennial year.
The entire First Brigade of the National
Guard will be in line, together with one
or two regiments from the other brigades
OF the State contingent OF the National
Guard of New Jersey.
President Mckinley, Vice. President
Hobart and Cabinet arrived this afternoon
TO attend to-morTow's big Washington
monument unveiling celebration. This
evening a rece ption was rendered the
party at the Union League. when the
officers of the army and navy, who are
also TO participate in the exercises. and
many Governors and Judges paid their
respects. The monument to be dedicated
was first projected by the Society of Gin
cinnati in 1911 with q subscription of
$4,000, which has since grown to fund OF
$3.50. coo. The monuments entire height
is foriy-four feet. 1t is surmounted by q
heroic equestrian statue of Washington.
The pedestal is surrounded by elaborate
allegoricaI figures.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-15
vol USTEERS AGAINST. REGULARS.
Booth Tucker Charges BoHng on WITH
Violating the Ru,es CT Sa'votion


NEW YORK, \. Y, May 14-Frederirk
de Latour Booth Tucker did not appear
when his name was called in the General
Session to-day in answer to an indictment
for keeping disorderly house in the Sal
vation Army barracks. HIS counse! en-
tered plea of not guilty.
Booth-Tucker intends 10 make a stub
born fight in the matter. He states that
his all-night prayer meetings are not
nearly so noisy as his enemies have pre-
tended. He believes that the prosecution
is mischievous one. and some of the Sal
vation Army people do not hesitate to say
that the Volunteers, instigated by Baillng-
ton Booth, are behind the matter.
The Salvation Army leaders say they
are sorry the trouble is in the courts, as
they thought that their long fight under
severe prosecutions had entitled them to
immunity from arrest. They realize that
the example of the New York authorities
will be followed all over the country.
For that reason able lawyers have been
retained, and strong effort will be made to
show that the al-night prayer-me eetings
come under the protection of the consti-
tuition of the United States, which allows
men to worship in their own fashion.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-15
Re MARKAbLE CASE
OF REV, 7. /. HANNA
Becomes the Victim OF a
Most Peculiar State
of Mind.
After Falling Upon His Head
He ForgetS All Previous
knowledge.
Now in the New Life He Again Falls
In Love With His Old
Sweetheart.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, May 1.-THE
known exists in Plantsville, quiet vii.
lage about twenty miles from this city.
The Rev. 7. II. Hanna. pastor OF the
P.antsville Baptist Church, is the victim.
On April Mr.. Hanna stopped his horse
to adjust strap of the harness. As he
attempted to jump from his carriage
his feet caught in the robe and
he was thrown headlong to the ground
Knocked unconscious. When taken home
his mind was gone and when conscious
ness returned his memory was blank.
He did not know his parents; he did not
even know the meaning of the words
father" and mother" He could not
speak a word of any language and the
task of teaching him 10 talk, walk and
act was begun all over again.
The relations of his family were ex-
planned to him, ard like new born babe
he was again taught to read. write and
even eat. Every bit of the Bible that he
had learned had slipped from his men,
ory. Mr.. Hanna was a vigorous athlete.
but he forgot how to play baseball and
how TO ride the bicycle. He was al adept
typewriter, OUT nS DdS 1OTSOltcu dil dUOut
the instrument and is now learning the
keys again.
Mr.. Hanna was an accomplished musi-
clan. but how to play an instrument was
lost art to him and he has taken to prac-
ticing anew. His second childhood has
romantic side to it. He has shown for
several years marked preference for
young woman of the village, but when he
met her after his accident he did not
know her. He was again introduced to
her and the friendship between the two
has again been developing. This Is de-
clared by couple OF Yale professors, who
have been interesting themselves in the
case, to be indicative of the fact that there
was a natural foundation for the love
which readily asserted itself sitter the
mental lapse.
Theosophists say: "This match, if such
it should prove to be, was made in
heaven" Mr.. Hanna was q lover of the
languages, especially Latin and Greek,
but his entire voca ulary seems to have
slipped from his mind. His technical
education has gone. All his friends are
being introduced to him again. He learns
of their former association with him with
interest. The specialists regard the case
with much interest. There is no fracture,
and the prevailing opinion is that when
he struck on his head he pressed the cere-
bral cellular tissues together. He has
never felt any pain.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-15
PAID The DEATH PENALTT.
Needless frcitement Ocer the Execution
of an Illinois Murderer.

Needless fEcitement Orer the Execution
of an Illinois Murderer.
Pa XTON, ILL, May 4.-There was
considerable excitement in this town to-
day over an execution which attracted a
great deal of attention. For some time
past F. William Hoeilman has been under
sentence of death for the murder of Mrs.
Weibke Geddes. A good deal of pres ssure
was brought to bear on the Governor to
pardon him. ALI efforts to save him,
however, were in vain, as executive oft-
GERS refused to interfere.
All the preparations were made last
night for the execution. which took place
early this morning. The rope was tested
and found to be in good condition. Al
A. NJ. Hoellman was awakened ana given
a hearty breakfast. The death warrant
was read to him after he had eaten. He
was then taken to the scaffoid.
1t was believed by the officials that he
would break down at the last moment,
and they were ready to strap him to q
board in case he should collapse. Hoell-
man, however, was firm ana faced the
death preparations braveiy. When asked
what he had 10 say be replied that he was
innocent. The drop fell at 7:15 and Hoell-
man died very quickly.