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Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
HIS ELOQUENT PLEA.
How Lawyer McSweeny Won His Case and
Surprised the Prisoner.


Surprised the Prisoner.
John McSweeny of Ohio, chief counsel
in the famous "star route trials In Wash
ington, was one of the most eloquent
pleaders who ever practiced at the Ameri-
can bar. His success in jury trials WAS
phenomenal, and he rarely failed to cap
ture the jury with his eloquenoe, no mat
ter how adverse the evidence might be.
On one occasion Mr.. McSweeny was
engaged as counsel for the defense in a
California murder trial. The case looked
hopeless. There was not link missing in
the chain Of guilt which the prosecution
had welded. To the surprise of every body,
Mr.. McSweeny submitted no evidence for
the defense Believing that the trial was
won, the states attorney made only few
perfunctory remarks in conclusion, and
then the great Ohio pleader faced the jury
to make the concluding argument.
He began in quiet, friendly, conyersa-
tional tone, such as one might use in dis
cussing the weather No reference was
made to the murder. even indirectly, but
the boyhood of the prisoner was quietly
and rapidly sketched with master hand
his school days. his embarkation in bust
ness, his love affairs, his oourtship and
marriage, his struggles to earn little
home for his wife and his loved ones
The jurors were deeply interested and
were following the narrative intently. Mr..
McSweeny stepped closer. In u manner
which seemed almost confidential he drew
a vivid word picture of pretty country
cottage, with dooryard bright with flow
ers and roses climbing over the porch.
Within he showed faithful and loving
wife preparing supper--the table partially
set, the teakettle steaming and singing OH
the stove. On the dooryard gate three
ruddy faced youngsters were swinging and
looking up the road to see who should be
the first to catch a glimpse Of papa" COM
ing home to supper.
Suddenly the speaker stopped. Drawing
himself up to the full height of his splen-
did proportions, he exclaimed in tone
which startled the whole courtroom by its
explosive vehemence, Gentlemen, you
must send him home to them!"
The effect was electrical, A roar of ap-
plause followed, and one old grizzled juror,
brushing away tear, blurted out with an
oath, by --, sir, We'll do it tooH'
Mr.. McSweeny instantly stopped and
sat down. The jury brought in a verdict
of acquittal without leaving the room.
Foremost among those who pressed for
ward to congratulate the eloquent Ohioan
was the prisoner himself, who, with tears
streaming down his cheeks wrung his
counsel 8 hands and thanked him again and
again. But between his sobs he managed
to say: "No other man in the world could
have done that! Why, SIR have no wife
or children. never was even married,
you know. .'-Chioago Times-Herald.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
WAITING.
Gen'l Pass. Agent, Denver Colo.

Golden summer and glowing wood
And shining leaves o'erhead,
Mazes Of verdure and blossom
And fair green moss to tread.
Who should be gayer than II But, no;
wait and my heart is sore
Listen and wait for bird to sing
That sang in the wood before.
What though the rich air quiver,
The waters sparkle along2
What though the o,lshat is cooingr
am waiting foA that one song;
Waiting and listening and longing
Summer is shining in vain
Waiting and listening and longing
For the song Of that bird again.
But know that If one bright presence
Adown the pathway drew near,
That bird on the instant were singing,
The whole of my world were here.
II. P. Johnston in Chambers Journal.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
This Il Your Opportunity.

This II Your Opportunity.
On receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps,
1 generous sample will be mailed Of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits Of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
NJ 56 Warren ST., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont. !,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. l
can emphasize his statement ut Isl posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed. -
Rev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
= Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
Sor any injurious drug. Price. 80 cents.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

Not few who read what Mr.. Robert
Rowls, of Holland, Va, has to say below,
will remember their own experience
under like circumstances: "Last winter
I had la grippe which left me in low
state of health. I tried Numerous rem
edies, none Of which did me any good,
until was induced to try. bottle Of
chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The first
bottle of it so far relieved me that ! was
enabled to attend to my work, and the
second bottle effected a cure." For sale
at rs and SO cents per bottle by ALL
druggists.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

For pain in the chest piece of fan
mel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and bound on over the seat of the
pain, and another on the back between
the shoulders, will afford prompt relief.
This is especially valuable in cases where
the pain is caused by cold and there is
n tendency toward pneumonia. For sale
by all druggists.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
The COLORADO INDIANA aailroad

Reaches the grandest scenery in the
world, Ute Pass, Pixies Peak, Hagerman
Pass and He'll Gate; many beautiful sum-
mer resorts; the most famous mining
camps, Cripple Greek, Leadville, Victor
and Aspen. 1t is the short and direct
route to the fruit lands of the Grand val
ley, the Great Salt Lake and the "Golden
Gate" Through Pullman sleepers and
chair cars on all trains.
W. f. BAILEY,
Gen'l Pass. Agent, Denver Colo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
A Thanksgiving Fable.

A turkey one day observed a peacock il
the farmysrd and Immediately fount
fault with the Ii Hung Chang fowl. "You
vain, oonoeited Bird said the turkey,
"you are proud Of your looks and yet you
are Of no value in the economy Of nature.
Why do you strut around and regard all
others with dtsdain9"
"You make mistake, :" said the pea.
cock. II am not now admiring myself,
though should be excused for doing SO.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I was
merely indulging in cake walk because
am not a fat turkey"
Moral Beauty is only skin deep, but
edibility extends to the one.-Truth.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
Facts worth Knowing.

Since the beginning of this century the
use Of the Italian language has greatly in.
creased. In 1901 it was spoken by 16,-
070,000 people, and in 1880 it was used
by 33, 100000.
The larnx of man is twice the size on
an average of the same organ in woman
although this disproportion is equahzed
by the fact that woman uses her larynz
little more than twice as much as man
The most accepted ancient theory Of
language declared that words we're
limitations of natural sounds, and the
fact that every language contains such
words is regarded as a astrong confirmation
of the theory.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

.a i d
santa Fe Route California Limited
Leave Chicago 500 p. m. Wednesdays
and Saturdays, Kansas City $50 .. m.
and Denver, $40 p. M. Thursdsys and
Sundays, reaching Los Angeles In ~
hours and San Diego in 76 hours from
Chicago. Connecting train from San
Francisco via Mohave. Returns Mon
days and Thursdays.
Equipment Of superb vestibuled Pull
man palace sleepere, buffet smoking car
and dining car. Most luxurious service
via any line.
Another express train carrying palace
and tourist sleepers leaves Chicago and
Kansas City daily for California.
Inquire Of local agent or
g. T. NfcHoEsoH, q. r. "a,
AZ, T. 4 q. r. R'Y,
N. Chicago.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
Notice for Publication.
Homestead Entry No. 37S1.
Land Office at Santa Fe, NM,

Homestead Entry No. $751;
Land Office at Santa Fe, NM.
December %, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has Fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
register or receiver at Santa Fe, N. NJ, on
January 80, 1897, viz: Pleasant H. Hill, of
Santa Fe, N. NJ, for the S 4 ne Il and IL u Sc
Il, section 2, tip lon, 9e.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva
ton of said land viz: Felipe Paeheco, San
tiago Bfass, Manuel Rodriguez and Antonio
Rodriguez of Santa Fe, n. M.
JAMES H. WALKER, Register.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

ARE you baldi Is your clothing con-
stantly covered with dandruff-flt
animal matter falling from diseased
scalpf Does your head itchf Is it in.
tested with sores and scahsf Is your
hair growing thinner year by year, Is
il dry and brittle? If so, you have a
parasitic disease of the scalp, which you
are negleoting at great risk. Danderlne
will cure you quickly and permanently
Money refunded in case of failure. For
sale at Fischer q Cos. Pharmacy.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
Her Ruling Passion.

She was dainty, she was pretty,
Quite number thought her witty,
And she entertained expensively and charm
ingly, I'm told.
Luncheons, teas and dinner dances
Incomplete were without Frances.
Countless fellows made advances for her hand,
likewise her gold.
But, alas, she took to wheelingi
And 1t stirred up quite feeling
'Mongst her beaus, to whom Of nothing save
her bicycle shed speak.
She said, II cannot stand 'em.
Their dismissals will hand 'em."
And abe left home on tandem with q clerk at
ten per week.
Brooklyn Life.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
Are You (soiuw to California 7

The Santa Fe Route has just placed on
sale tickets to southern California and
return at rate Of $3.50, to San Fran.
CISCO and return S88.90, tickets good to
return at any time within six months
from date of issue, stop.over privileges
allowed at sny point en- route. Pullman
palace and tourist sleepers running
through without change. For particulars
oaIl on OF address any agent Of the Santa
Fe Route. Il. 3. Lutte, Agent,
Gno. +. NrCHo1soN, Santa Fe, N. n.
g. p. A., Chicago, III.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

Many merchants are we'll aware that
their customerslare their best friends and
take pleasure in supplying them with the
best goods obtalnable. As an instance
we mention Perry & Cameron, prominent
druggists of Flushing, Mich. They say
"We have no hesitation In recommending
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to our Gus.
TONERS, as it is the best cough medicine
we have ever sold, and always gives sat
isfaction." For sale at 25 and SO cents
per bottle by all druggists.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
sUNBEAMs.


I dreamt / dwelt in marble halls
She sings the whole night through
She never seems to think that we
Would like to dream some too.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
Illustrated
Special Edition
New Mexican

Now on sale. SECURE a
copy and send it to your
friend at the east. Price 10
cents; ready for mailing ii
cents.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
Her Way.

What did You do when he kissed you?
Turned the other cheek, of course.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

Thousands have been cured from bald
ness and other diseases of the scalp by
Danderine. 1t will cure you. Guaranteed.
Forsale at Fischer's & Co.'S. Pharmacy.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

BALD HEADS, see Danderine, the
most wonderful discovery of modern
times. For sale at Fischer & Cos. Phar-
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

Now I know what the phrase money to
burn means, said the head Of the house
when he saw the amount of the coal bill.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
A school OfJournalism.

Teacher-What is foreign news?
Apt Pupil--It is news printed very
spicuously the first day and denied in
an obscure paragraph the next.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

what She Called Him.
She called him love, she called him dear,
When she wanted pretty gown,
And if he failed to come to time,
Why, then she called him down.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
In Chicago,

In Chicago.
She-You want the earth.
He-I can't get it till you take your foot
off.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

SOftened.
Remorse at last has touched
The heart of our cook, l guess,
She beats the steaks q little more
And ma a little less.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

A Holiday Obituary.
This life that we're alvin still.
Is of curious sort.
Under this stone lies Colonel Gill,
Who always drank a quart.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
Her Waist.

"My dear, If you want to secure small
waist, why do you eat so muchP"
"Well II didn't eat, wouldn't have
the strength to lace myself into shape. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
Not q Success.

II see that an automatic newsboy has
been invented"
"How loud can 1T yellp"
"Why, ii can't yell at all. +"
"Then 1t isn't newsboy. "--Chicago
Post.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25

Often Happens That Way.
"Did you go for ride on your wheel
yesterday"
"Well, 1t was a ride when started, but
it turned into walk before got back. +"
Truth.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
did the fellow get clear away" asked

"Did the fellow get clear away" asked
some one.
Yes. He took the train to the east
coast and succeeded in getting to Holland
unnoticed," replied Inspector Hookyer
"But he hanged himself in real earnest
some considerable time afterward, leaving
letter behind admitting his guilt and
stating that his conscience troubled him 80
that he could not bear to live London
Tut. Ritc s4eo
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-01-25
LEGAL BLANKS

We carry a full and complete line Of all
Legal Blank, including those required
by the Brand Law enacted by the
last legislature.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-03
NINE. sELIKA HERE.
The Accomplished Singer Demonstrates
Her Musical Power.

An appreciative audience greeted
Mime. Marie Selika at the Second bap-
fist Church Monday evening, June
18th.
1t must be conceded by those who
have taken the trouble to observe her
closely throughout the iendiuon OF
some OF the most difficult selections
known to the musical world that she Is
one OF the best trained and most &C
complished singers now before the
American people.
Hfoh-class music is her forte and she
is thoroughly conscious of her power.
Nine. Selika and Mr. s. Velosko
assisted by local talent and magniti-
Gently well did they perform their du-
ties.
Mrs. Olivia G. Boiling played with
much skill, while Madame Fanny
Payne Walker; Miss s. Alice Kemp,
Mesdames Carrie B. Hawkins and
George Gibbons Price electrified the
audience and won much praise from
that quarter.
Mr.. s. Velosko showed remarkaolt
musical training and the ease anC
grace of his movements occasloneC
much comment.
The entertainment was success
and was we'll worth the admission
price. Coming as it did during tn
closing hours Of the Church revival
season, it is not at all surprising tha
they did not sing TO packed house.
Mr.. @. II. Giles, the manager rs
tireless worker and his efforts wer
worthy of commentator.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-03
GRANDBXOURsIOR.

Grand Excursion, from Richmond to
Staunton. by the Working Sons Of
Hope, Satul day night, July "a, 1897.
This being the First Excursion Of
the Season to Staunton, the committee
will spare no pains TO make it one Of
the best of the season. Let everybody
turn out and have good time in the
mountains.
Geological Park, where hundreds of
animals can be seen free, Deaf, Dumb,
and Blind Institute, the Asylum and
hundreds OF other attractions. Nice
Valley Pixies for Bicycle Riding. The
train will stop at all stations going
and returning.
The Summer Normal Institute, Prof.
B. A. Graves, principal, will be in ses-
sion at Charlottesville and persons
who stop in Charlottesville will have
an opportunity of visiting their friends
all day Sunday.
Arrangements will be made for white
people.
The Fare from Richmond, Round
Trip, 81 so; from Richmond to Char
lottesville, 81 %; from Richmond to
Cord louisville. 500; from Gordons-
vile to Staunton, 7bS from Char
lottesville to Staunton, bOS; from Min
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-03

There will be another Lawn Par
ty given on the lawn OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, beginning
July 9Th to the 7th. All Baptist
Young Peoples Union and Christian
Society are invited.
EDITOR John Mitchell, Jr., will
night, July 9Th. at the church of which
Rev. w. j. Hackett is pastor.
Miss Ellen Dickerson of Balti-
more is in the city and stopping with
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Tyler on
Brook Road.
DIR. w. W. Wolfe, of Washington,
d. c., called on US. He underwent an
examination before the Medical Ex-
aiming Board.
Mr.. J. W. Mosby arrived in the
city Wednesday night from Burkeville
and left Friday for Pawling, N. Y.
Miss H. Bell. Fitzhugh, chief
clerk of Richmond Beneficial and In
surance Company. left the city last
Tuesday, June 10Th, to spend a few
weeks with relatives and friends in
Baltimore aud Philadelphia.
Miss Carrie Smith has left for
Louisa County.
Rev. W. H. Brooks, pastor Of the
10th Street Baptist Church called on US
last week. He preached an able SER
mon at the First Baptist Church Sun
day afternoon. He reports the work
in prosperous condition.
Mr.. Pleasant H. Mosby who re-
sides in Washington was suddenly call
ed to town on the account of the ill
ness of HIS brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grafton Lewis OF
Richmond spent few weeks in Phila-
delphia, after which they left for Reno
vo Hotel, Remove, Pa, where they will
remain for the rest Of the summer.
We have received an article or
"Lynching" by Mr.. E. Brown Of Phila
delphia.
Miss Rosa Washington, Of West
Moore Street, left the city Wednesday
June Both, for PouRhkeepsie, New
York, where she viii remain for some
time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-03
FROM CLIFTON FORGE

CLIFTON FORCE, VA, June y.
sundav was a day that will be long
remembered in Clifton Forge. The in
staIlation services of the Second Bap-
tist Church we're very imposing and a
grand affair. At an early hour the
snacious building was well filled. Rev.
ri Johnson in q few choice sentences
introduced Revered r. b Hardy, b.
D.. of Charlottesville, Virginia, who
Dreached a very fine sermon from
Palms 1925. Reverend Hardy is a
fluent speaker and can move an audi
ence to tears and Joy at will. The ser
mon had its effect and was the dinner
topic of our town.
In the afternoon the installation
sermon was preached by Reverend H.
C. Ouarles, of Charlottesville, Virgin
ia. who took for his text Acts 20 %.
Reverend Quarles is rightly styled the
logical pulpit orator. Many eyes were
filed with tears while he was describ-
ing the arduous work OF the pastor ;
then followed very touching install
lation PRAYER by Reverend Cesar Per
kins. Charge to the pastor by DIR
Hardy and TO the church by Reverend
Ouaries were both very solemn and
impressive. The sum raised by these
services was $40.
Our people, regardless of denomina-
ton or church cordially invite the dis
tinguished Reverends to our town
again.
We waited one week to get the par
ticulars of Reverend Reid's rally, but
all cleaned was big time, big crowd
ana good preaching by Drs. Perkins
and Smith of West Va.
Reverend W-D Scott tilied the pull
Dit of Rev. E. Wells, of Iron Mounts
Virginia, Sunday; preaching fine
sermon and taking up good coliec-
| ton.
Mrs. M. F. Duval is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Thomas, in Washington, ID
10.
Reverend d. A. Reid and part o
his congregation went to Hinton, Yves
Virginia, Sunday to assist Reverend
Perkins in . rally.
Mrs. o. J. Douglass and Emma K
Fuller keep very i'll, but We hope sool
i to see them out.
Miss Jennie Hanks has just returne'
from q pleasant visit to relatives AM
friends at Bridge, Va.
UNo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-03
TRUSTEE SALE

81 Acres of Land in Ashland District
Hanover County, Virginia
By virtue of deed of trust from Jesse
T.. element to the undersigned trustee
dated December 22d, 1887. and record
cd in Hanover county Clerks office,
and being requested so to do by the
owners of the bonds therein secured,
will sell at public auction in front of
Charles Stebbins Store at Ashland,
Virginia, on the 7th day OF August,
1897, at M.
That tract or parcel of land lying in
Hanover County adjoining the lands of
Beazly, Tomkies Estate, Hoods and
others, containing 81 acres.
This land has on it a small dwelling.
The deed requires cash for enough to
pay the expense OF executing this
trust, the fees for drawing and record
ing this deed, if unpaid and 2 bonds
one for $3.50 and one for $l31 with in
terest from December 22d. 1887 and
taxes that may be due.
r. A. ToMKIRs, Trustee.
6-5-97-1Ot
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Young Mems Christian Association Notes

Reverend D. Webster Davis on last
Saturday was as interesting as usual in
explaining the Sunday -school lesson.
The Reverend is very anxious that his
class should do we'll.
The committee from the Jail makes a
very impressive report relative to the
meeting last Sunday.
The boys received q very great treat
from their president last Sunday, who
spoke to them upon the subject.
Childhood"
A good number of men gathered at
our rooms last Sunday to hear Deacon
r. ]. Bass, who was well prepared for
the hour, Our brother spoke to them
upon the subject, Influence. Every
body who as present will remember
this most helpful address. What we
need to-day are more clean men. Dea-
con. come again, you are the man.
Reverend D. Webster Davis having
been called from the city, Reverend J.
| III. Powell has kindly consented to
take the class until Brother Davis re.
turns. 1t is hoped that our Christian
workers will come out to-day at 8 80 I
m and shows Brother Powell that you
appreciate his kindness. Free to all
| Come.
Chairman Paul Pollard Will NEE
the committee for the Jail Sunday IL
m at First Baptist Church.
Master Joseph Arlington will ad
dress the boys Sunday p m. Free Il
all boys.
Do not miss the mems meeting Sun
day $3.50 m at the Young Mem
Christian Association rooms. A spec
ial address will be delivered by Rever
end w. A. Mitchell, subject. "Whithe
are we drifting. Special music unde
the direction Of Director C. @. William
assisted by Brother Harris. Organisi
Mr. T. Ii. Wyatt. Free to all mer
Come.
Ladies Auxiliary meets Monday
July 9TH, at 5 D m, All persons hold
ing cleaners will please return them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-03

most Trustworthy officer in the dis
charge Of his onerOus duties
The Bank, under DIR. Il. r. TaneiPs
management il in a most promising
condition. MIR. r. A Washington, the
efficient cashier has done much to-
wards pushing forward the steadily
growing business.
The Working Mems Aid and Benefi-
cial Association IS in flOurishing con-
dition according TO the account Civ n
to the reporter by Mr.. GazellV Bowler,
one of the popular clerks The ex-
tantion Of one OF their business inter
/ ests into other sections OF the country
and into new fields is another evidence
Of their upward march in the business
world. Mr.. Daniel Bowler, the iGspee-
tor and general manager reports that
all claims are paid, besides adding
something to the large reserve fund.
The groceries of Messrs. A. s Sin
gleton, Philip Holmes, s. b. Steward
LOT. Moore and other business men
attest the fact that they are very well
patronized-
The FISH stands OF Messrs. J. H. Jones
Joseph Williams. w. r. Brown, q. h
Morton and others are we'll patronized
The Blooming Lily Division gives q
grand Lawn Party every night next
| week a. the cOEucr Oh oOJn anu M SIS.
the money to go for the benefit of the
Uniform Fund. All are asked to hell
them.
The funeral OF Mrs. David Macklin
who died at her home on 29th stree
last Friday morning was preached a
the First Baptist Church, Sunday b,
, Reverend j. II. Holmes.
The Thessalonians will give thei
r fret annual outing Tuesday. The.
with their many friends will leave tn
" @. & o. depot at O'Clock sharp Thos
who were so furtunate as to secure a
' invitation and who will avail them
: selves of the young mems generosit
! will undoubtedly have a nice time
: Are you going2
Well Ajax. tell that widow Il al
, positive that she is good looking an
Nell of that just send us her address
: and we will do all we can To accommo
= date her, even il we have to give u
: our life OF "single cursedness," an
take up that OF double blessedness."