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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-17
Chapman At Larchmont.

V"0e"so" ~ @osCUtUVht
The fourth subscription musicale was
given at the Larchmont Casino,
Wednesday evening, August 25 with
the following artists: Mrs Lod Dun
can Barney, soprano; Mr.. Gwily.l,
Miles, baritone, and quartet of
French horns from Seidl's orchestra.
The concert was one of the best OF
the season. Mr.. Miles scored his usual
success. while the quartet proved a
most delightful novelty. The chief in
terest of the evening. however, ,centered
in the singing of the new soprano from
Maine, Mrs. Lou Duncan Barney,
whose reputation is brilliant one in
that State. Her voice is of beautiful
quality, very even throughout, and she
uses it most artistically. 1t is to be
hoped that the New York public may
have the pleasure of hearing her this
season.
Her numbers were the Jewel Song"
from Faust; Wake, Dearest Maid" by
Dessauer. and "All of a Summer Day."
by Chapman. Mr. Chapman's accom-
paniments We're delightful. The fifth
and last musical will take place Sep
tember 15
The following is the programme for
this evenings concert
PROGRAMME.
Soldiers Chorus. from Faust Gounod
kennebec Valley Choral Union.
Violin SolO-"Fantaisie sur Scene dc Bal
lett, DeBeriot
Mr.. II. l.. Blodgett.
Solo--'OuvreZ Jos. Dcssauer
Mrs Lou Duncan Barney.
Evening" Lasseu
Kennebec Valley Choral Union
soio-"S Sunset, Dudley Buck
: Mrs. w. G. Preble
Cantta-'The Wreck of the Hesperus. .
Anderton
Chorus. assisted by Mrs Barney, Mr.
Rlackington. Mr.. Ward.
Unfold Ye Portals, from "The Redemp-
tion.' Gounod
Kennebec Valley Choral Union
Violin Solo-Romance Op. 26.
Johan Svendsen
Mr.. Blodgett.
Solo-''Singing of You Chapman
Mrs. Barney, with Violin Obligato by Mr.
Blodgett. \
lallelujah Chorus. from the Messiah"
Handel
Kennebec Valley Choral Union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-17

Lung Kuro cures that hacking cough
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-17
AMUsemeNrs.

From the Musical Courier is taken
the following clipping in regard 10
Mrs. Lou Duncan Barney. who will
appear at City hall, this evening, in the
concert given by the Kennebcc Choral
Union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-17
MUNYON'S

Cold Cure cures colds , In the head, colds on the
al forms OF grin. Stos sneezing dischorOnss @ ad
me nose and eyes prevents, ;Salarrh diphtheria
pleasant little pellets are absolutely harmless have
ysd Ss Of Tsmsl nnS eyened much sick
me M9rnyom heMsuy ise company prepare
3 cents vial If you need medical advice Write
rrof Munyon. 1505 Arch street, Philadelphia. 1t is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-17
William r. Smith Grammar School Exercises.

At the William r. Smith Grammar
school, the scholars gave an exhibition
before several visitors, Thursday, it
before numerous visitors, Thursday, it
being the Whittier exercise, and the
second the Christmas exercise, all Of
which passed off in pleasing man
ner
The programme:
WHITTIER EXERCISE.
Song Autumn Glory" Grades IZ and X
John Greenlief Whittier" Alice Carey X
Telling the Bees Lizzie Sibley IX
"Snow Bound" (extract
Charles Rowe. X
"To William Lloyd Garrison"
VIM. Currier. X
Song Skating" Grade TX
"The Singer Esse Fuller, X
"The Yankee Girl Gertrude Gay, X
Raphael, Olive Lee. X
Song, Praise, Grade X
CHRISTMAS EXERCISE.
Song, christmas Carol
Grades IN and Y
Ralph webber, X
THE Birds Christmas
Lila Carleton, TX
"Christmas Bells. Annie Dunn. TX
THE Story of Christmas Mary Langs-
ton. TX; Grace Ferran. TX: Leola Hall.
TX: Annie Worthing. TX; Hattie Thurs
ton. TX; Lee Leighton. TX.
Song. christmas Bells Grade X
annie and Willies Prayer"
Ida Ladd, K
Song. Merry Christmas
Grades TX and x
The herald., 1897-07-12
OUR IDOLS
Miss Wheeler's Discourse at Blavat-
sky Hall Last Night

At Blavatsky hall last Eight Miss
Wheeler said in brief: Mans strongest
motives have their birth in his idols; his
acts are inevitably the outcome of the Sc
mental gods. His idols are his Illusions
from birth to death. He lives by his i'm
aginatiop, by his sentiments, and no
man. likes having his illusions destroyed.
Life has been for so long one great mas
querade. The boy with his toys; the
youth, the adult, the infirmity of age. ali
see through the mask of illusion Man
is afraid most of all of his own soul As
fast asone idol fails to satisfy he hastens
to set up another as mediator between
him and his own inner nature. The light
of the soul threatens to destroy all he
holds most dear, for it discloses the in
completeness of a life devoted to phan-
tasy and self.
The transitory state between the fall
of old idols and the erection of new idols,
through the birth of the souls light, is
just the crisis that confronts people to-
day. The constant chase after excite
ment is more than augmented by the
religious whirl. All is unstable and
fathomless, and the idols we worship
are coupled with unrest
We have yet to learn that true relig-
ion is based upon the rock; that God
builds his temples in the heart on the
wreck of churches and religions. The
idols of. old were wooden or stone. The
nineteenth century devotee draws the
mantle of sectarianism about him and
worships in personal God all the at
tributes of his own petty nature. He
idolizes God he deems capable of jeal-
ousy, tyranny. deceit and favor.
1t is not devotion we deride; it is the
danger that lies in misplaced worship.
1t is the idol of self that betrays. We
must turn our backs on delusion and,
denying the dictates of the body, light
up the torch of the SOUL ard with idol
ard ideal interbended raise our lives to
that plane where devotion is nature 8
great breathing.
The herald., 1897-07-12
PERSONAL

w. c. Vaughn of Phoenix, Ariz., who
is stopping at the Hollenbeck, says the
weather there is extremely hot
Messrs. Charles Simon, Max Silverhan
and John Mcguire, large wholesale mer-
chants Of San Francisco, are at the
Nadeau.
P. K. Frankenheim, a furnishing
goods merchant of Riverside, was in
the city yesterday. He stopped at the
Van Nuys.
j. S. Noyes. judge Of the superior
court of Riverside county, is in the city
for few days, which he is spending At
the Hollenbeck.
Prof. Gilmore Of Throop institute.
Pasadena, returned to the city yeeter.
day after vacation of ten days at Cata-
lima.
Mark Plaisted, proprietor of the
Riverside Daily Enterprise, arrived in
the city yesterday and is stopping at
the Hollenbeck hotel.
E. M. Stanton, a jewelry merchant of
Riverside, and c. W. Sylvester, den-
tist of the same city, are both in the
city, guests at the Hollenbeck
Miss Emma Swartz, who has been
staying at the Bellevue Terrace for some
time, will leave for her home in North
Dakota next week.
I. K. Fisher and I. W. easel beer. MINI
Ing experts from Santa Barbara. are
in the city in the interest of some of
their mining property. They are at the
Nadeau.
Major A. F. Halpin of London, Eng
land. who has been at the Nadeau, left
this morning for Europe. He hopes to
be able to return to Los Angeles in the
near future.
w. A. Clark Of Butte, Mont, president
Of the Los Alamitos Sugar company
arrived in the city Saturday from Je-
rome, Ariz. Today he will visit the fac
tory at Alamitos and on Tuesday leave
for his Montana home
The herald., 1897-07-12
AT THE PARKS
Amusements at the Various Resorts
Yesterday

An unusually large crowd assembled
at Westlake park yesterday afternoon,
The Seventh Regiment band was re-
Gently engaged to play during the sum-
mer at Redondo and H. f. Meine's new
orchestra appeared for the first time. A
number of popular airs. were played and
at the end of the cencert the general
verdict was that nothing had been lost
in the quality of entertainment provid-
ed. Meine's orchestra has been engaged
regularly for the rest of the summer.
Other parks were also well attended.
The Los Angeles and San Diego baseball
teams crossed bats at Athletic park,
and baseball enthusiasts were out ir
force to watch the game.
The herald., 1897-07-12

Get your bathing suits at Coulter Dry
Goods company.
Orr & Hines. undertakers. removed to
s47 South Broadway. Tel. Main 65.
Call tel. Main 243 for ambulance, Kreg-
elo & Bresee. Sixth and Broadway.
Robert Sharp & Co., funeral directors
independently, 536 South Spring street.
Telephone 1929.
For fishing tackle and ammunition go
to the Southern California Arms COM
pany. 113 West First street.
Watches cleaned, rs cents; main
springs. so cents; crystals, 10 cents.
Patton, 214 South Broadway.
Adams Bros, dentists, 2931s South
Spring street. Plates from 81. Painless
extracting. Soc. Filling a speciality.
Hours. to 5; Sundays, 10 to 12.
We offer today line Of ladies' sweat
ers we want to close out at half price;
also Foulard silk shirt waists at $275,
former price $375. Coulter Dry Goods
company.
There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union Telegraph office for Mr..
Eugene Lezinsky, Mrs. George McDon-
aid, Mrs. Susan Thomas, E. Rorson,
Rev. r. w. Patton, E. Horn, Mrs. F.
M. Moores.
H. c. Lichtenberger'e art emporium,
located at 2o2 South Spring street, in the
Wilcox building. is the best place to pur-
chase frames, pictures and art materials.
Remember this store when you desire
anything new and artistic.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block. first floor. rooms 1873, 1874. 1876.
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours. to 5. Tel. 1927.
The herald., 1897-07-12
PROGRESSIVE LYCEUM
A Discussion of the Merits of Great
Americans

At the last meeting of the Progre essivG
lyceum the literary program consisted OF
a discussion as to which was the great
est man, Daniel Webster Thomas JEFF
ferson or James G. Blaine. Mr.. L. a
Swan championed Mr.. Webster; Mr.. r
V. Bennett set forth the merits of Mr.
jefferson, and Mr. G. w. Tedford des-
canted on the greatness of Mr.. Blaine
The three judges gave one vote to eacf
of the three contestants. The Progress
sive lyceum meets at Caledonia hall
1191a South Spring street, on Saturday
nights, and cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the general public to attend
their NEE tings.
The herald., 1897-07-12
The Time and the Tune

"And now"
Nero bent his glance toward the imperial
Rome In flames, and twanged the E string
carefully to see If his instrument was in
aune-
I'll give 'em some appropriate musicv'
Bringing down the bow with flourish
he soon had the quick strains of "There'll
BE Hot Time in the Old Town Tonghtw
Quivering from his violin.-Puck.
The herald., 1897-07-12
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
chronicied on Pages 3, S. 8. and s

Forecast: Fair; warm.
Sunday sermons from city pulpits.
A bold burglar who didn't materi-
aliSe.
Los Angeles defeats San Diego at
baseball.
Local and general items from the
field of labor.
Ten mile--oad. race by. the, East
Side Cycle club.
Los Angeles law school getting
ready for business.
Colored lad drowned at Santa
Monica before the eyes of hundreds.
The herald., 1897-07-12
A Prize-Winner

-Tou told me this horse had won hal,
q dozen matches against some of the
best horses in the country. He can't
srot mile in six minutes to save him ;
1T was in plowing matches that he
took the matches, sir."-Detroit Free
Press.
The herald., 1897-07-12
Senator "Billy" in Pathetic Plight

AS the warm days approach Senator
Mason of Illinois becomes very impatient
because the president does not bring on
war with Spain. "Mr. Mckinley must act"
says he. Masons plight is really pathetic.
Prevented from making Cuban speeches
In the senate by the tariff debate, he also
faces the enar adjournment of congress,
when Cuban oratory will be bottled up and
packed in ice until next December. A har-
rowing prospect, indeed!-Springfield
lMass) Republican.
The herald., 1897-07-12
Peon,e Never Know

What they want, but we will try you
again. Good hard finished four-room
cottage with large unfinished room up
stairs, good lot and barn one block from
car line for $3.50, at the rate of $40 a
month, pay down whatever you like, and
we throw in some fine climate. A good
view and a piece of the moon, If you
want it. Langworthy Company, 226 S.
Spring street.
The herald., 1897-07-12

and some iron balls, such as the New
York policemen use, to throw into the
wheels of "scorchers'' who refuse to stop
when ordered to do 50. He will also have
a speed indicator which will tell when
"scorchers" are exceeding the limit al
lowed them.
The herald., 1897-07-12
To Capture Scorchers

The New Haven police authorities
have detailed policeman who is a good
bicycle rider to run down and arrest
''scorchers." He intends to get chain
The herald., 1897-07-12

City council meets-1O a. m.
Board of education meets-7:3C
/. m.
The herald., 1897-07-12
THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Rep Of observations
taken at Los Angeles. July 11th. The
barometer is reduced to sea level
The herald., 1897-07-12

Count-My love for you is as deep-as
deep as
Constarce-Papa's pocketbook. dear
count. North American.
The herald., 1897-07-12
EVENTS OF TODAY

Orpheum-Vaudeville.
Los Angeles-Girofe-Giroha.
The herald., 1897-07-12
Maximum temperature, SO.
Minimum temperature. 60.

Indications for Southern California; Fair
Monday continued warm weather; north
westerly winds.
The herald., 1897-07-12

Drink Glen Rock water Address F. L.
Smith. 216 South Spring street. Tel. f6
The herald., 1897-07-12
Phnfns of Rryan

Taken at Fiesta park are on sale at STAN
toms, room s, 2O51a South Main street,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-28
THE EVENING STAR THURSDAY OCTOBER 49, 8e7-14 PAGES

stated, when the former threatened to do
up the latter, and, incidentally, mar the
beauty of his countehance.
JOHN Moss of Hillsdale appeared as at
torney for Smith.
Did you not" he asked Howe, on cross
examination. provoke '1rouble by calling
Mr.. Smith chicken thief?'
Il did not" replied howe. Smith was
making fun of my sister, who Is near
sighted. He asked her what she was look
ing at, and she replied that 90 far as she
knew her eyes rested Oh the man who stole
my mothers chickens, That made him
mad"
As the witness retired from the stand he
What did that man say to you?" asked
the court of Howe.
He called me a. vile name," was the
answer.
The court had the elder Smith brought to
the front, and questioned him.
Il didn't say anything" declared the
man. who was Enthusiastically under the in
fuence Of liquor.
Why. saw you when you spoke to Mr..
Howe, the court said
II only said If he wouldn't prosecute my
son I would pay him for his time" then
Judge Kimball thereupon lectured Smith
and imposed the fine. as stated.
II haven't q cent with which to pay the
fine" explained the man.
The daughter of Smith, an attractive
young LADY. stated to him that she would
secure the money. Later, Attorney Moss
watch, but could only raise So by that
means. He asked for time.
Smith took the stand and made an apol-
oFy, saying that he was sincerely sorry for
what he had done. Judge Kimball released
him on his personal bonds to pay the fine
some time during the day.
In the case Of threats young Smiths per-
sonal bonds were taken.
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Scottish Rite Masonry.
+ of The Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
think that all who witnessed the beau
tiful services of the Lodge of Sorrow at
Hamline Church Tuesday evening, under
the auspices Of the Supreme Council, sd
Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scot
fish Rite for the United States. their terri
tories and dependencies, could but have
been favorably impressed with the Masonic
conception of fitting tribute to those Of
their great fraternity who. having laid
down the working tools Of nfe's calling.
have gone to that country from whose
bourne no traveller has ever returned. The
ceremonies Demonstrated what Is not as well
understood by those not versed in the mys-
teries Of the order as 1t should be- that
the teachings Of Masonry are vital part
of the Christian religion: that no man can
be a good and true member Of this great
brotherhood who is not believer in the
Savior of Mankind. The eloquent address
delivered by Grand MARSHAL General Calvin
w. Edwards OF Albany bristled with hap
PLY conceived Illustrations of this founda-
ton fact. and the whole service Of the
Lodge Of Sorrow, from beginning to end
was not only commemorative Of the dead
past grand commanders Of this exalted
body of Masons, but q simple, easily under
stood disqualification Of belief In the teach
iDgs of holy writ. the life guide OF every
true Craftsman. No such thought-giving,
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MARINES IN TROUBLE.
Two Members of the Corps Sentenced
to WOrkhOuse.

Two Members of the Corps Sentenced
to WOrkhOuse.
The ancient suggestion, go tell it to
the Marines" was reversed today in the
Police Court when two members Of the
United States Marine Corps told a story
of woe to Judge Kimball The soldiers
in distress were Clarence Lewis and Frank
A. Maynes.
These men created disturbance last
evening in disreputable part of the city,
explained policemen. LAS went toward
them Lewis ran off. Captain Cutler, su-
perintendent Of the municipal lodging
house, attempted to stop him. whereupon
he assaulted the captain, knocking him
down. He returned, though, to get his
cap which he had dropped, and I locked
him up
The marines denied that they were dis
orderly.
II have been in the Marine Corps for
two years." one said, land my record is
spotless. which is something very un-
usual"
Judge Kimball fired each of the prison.
ers $40 for disorderly conduct, with an
additional fine of SO on Lewis for assault.
AS the commanding officer Of the marines
notified the court by telephone that he
would not assist them they were sent down.
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TESTIMONIALS PRESENTED.
Pleasing Innovation at Annual In
spectiOn of Meade Post.

TAcNSAhS AhHOVathOn AT Annual IN.
spectiOn of Meade Post.
The annual inspection of Geo. G. Meade
Post. No. 5, G. 4. R.. took place last night
at G. A r. Hail. The inspection was made
by Assistant Inspector Mehaney, who COM
plimented Post Commander w. w. Ell
bridge upon the soIdierdike appearance of
the members. and especially upon the neat
manner in which The records, arms and
equipments are kept. Is This post has a
membership of $780,. and, it is stated, an
invested fund of 81 $50. beside a large
amount of PERSONAL property.
Department Comm an3er Thos. H Hop
kins. who is member of this post, was
present with his staff, 'oand was cordially
welcomed by POST Commander Eldridge.
Commander Hopkins Responded. at the
conclusion of which he was surprised by
Chaplain Stevens nstepping forward and
presenting him sword in behalf OF the
post. 3a II
Past Commander Calvin Farnsworth las
also made the recipient of an officers
sword and belt from the post, as a testi-
monial OF the high esteem In which his
comrades hold him. Commander Farms
worth made feeling response to the pre-
sentation address, and assured the com
rades that their love and esteem for him
was fully reciproca.ed.,
The meeting will be long remembered nv
these who participated.
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NEW Y. NJ. c. A. BUILDING.
Committee of One Hundred Perfectinf
Plans for Same.

Committee of One Hundred Perfecting
Plans for Same.
The committee. composed Of one hundred
citizens. who have undertaken to assist the
directors of the Young Mems Christian
Association in raising funds with which TO
erect a new building, met last evening 1T
No. 1907 New York avenue northwest. the
property recently purchased by the associa-
ton.
President c. e. Foster occupied the chair
and Mr.. c. F. Nesbit was secretary. The
reports made showed that the canvasscrs
fer subscriptions had met with much sue
cess In their work. but it was deemed best
not to publish names of donors. nor
amounts given at present
Ihe next meeting will be held Friday
evening. and. beginning next week. the
committee will confer nightly.
The friends of the association are
pleased at the widespread interest through
cut the city in the new building, and the
feeling is that nearly every one is going
to give something toward supplying the
association with new home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-28
Stamp Collector. Organize.

A large number Of the stamp collectors
of Washington met last evening at No. 419
10th street northwest and took preliminary
steps to form permanent organization.
Mr.. r. A. Tarr was chosen chairman and
Mr.. ]. M. Bartels secretary and treasurer.
committee, composed of Messrs Tarr
Bartels, ]. F. Duhamel H. F. Dunkhorst
and DR.. E. NJ. Schaeffer, was appointed to
draft a. constitution and bylaws far the
club. The committee was also authorized
to secure a suitable place for the regular
meetings and likewise Ito decide on appli-
cations for Memberships
The object of the, club was stated to be
the exchange of duplicate stamps and to
entertain members tof similar organizations
visiting the city. The committee will meet
this evening at the home of Dr. Schaefrer
to perfect the organization.
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Transfers of Real Estate.


Ninth street northwest between and T
streets-Herman Baumgarten ct ux. to Geo
w. Darby, lot 1885, square 362; SO.
Congress Heights-Harry L. Chew OF nv
to Henry c. Longnecker, lot IL, block 6:
SO
street northwest between 10th and 18th
streets-Geo. w. Darby ct ux. to Herman
Baumgarten, lot 80. square 1870; $40.
LIE Droit Park-Julia A. Ford to Chas.
w. Simpson, lot 10, block 2; 500.
halorama Heights-Chas. " Hammond
ct ux. to Chas. w. King, lots %, "a, rs,
N street northwest between 21st and ODD
streets-Chas. w. King ct ux. to Thos. v.
hammond, lot 116, square SO; So
connecticut Avenue Heights-Wm. A.
i hlmmel ct ux. to Julia A. Ford, lot 80.
T. street southeast between Ist and ID
streets-Wm. j. Miller ct al, trustees to
James w. Bevans. lot 121, square 1876: $40.
Fourteenth street northeast between E
ana r streets-Wm II. Smith ct al TO e.
D. Easton, lots II, II, 10, square 1862: $40.
Second street northeast between F ara G
streets-Same to VIM. Herbert Smith, lot
161, square 1853, and lot % block ~ Co
lumbia Heights; $40.
l street northwest between ODD and ord
streets-F'lorence c. Radcliffe to Jno. III.
Pellen. part original lot q square 81; $40.
;! street northwest between 18th and 18th
G. Sinclair and Henry S. McGlue, lot %,
square 1O5; 500.
Cana! street southwest between M and N
streets-Geo. T. Kipstein to VIM II Davis
lots % to 81. square 597; SO
H street northeast between North CAPITOL
and lst streets-Wm. H. Davis ct ux to
Geo =: klipstein. lot Is, square $40; $40.
streets-Chas. w. King ct ux to VIM. ii.
Bayly. lot 49, square 50; $40.
No. 1927 0 street northwest-Creed NJ.
Fulton ct al, trustees, to Geo. j. Easter
day, part lots 80 and 50, and all lot "a.
square 1857; 1914.
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WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.

Last Wishes of Surgeon General
Hates and Joseph Herman.
The will of the late Surgeon General
Newton L. Bates was filed today. It is
dated April 4, 1895. and the .testator.s Wild
ow. Resale s. Bates. is made sole bene-
ficiary and named as executrix.
later Will OF the late Joseph p Her
man was filed today. being dated May 20.
1856. one filed yesterday being dated six
years earlier. The later will gives $500
to each of the testators sons. Never and
samuel. the residue of his estate being
given to his widow, Babette Herman, who
Is named as executrix
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FINED FOR CONTEMPT.
Father Of q Prisoner Incurs n Sexc,
Penalty.

F1ther OF q Prisoner Incurs n Severe
Penalty.
There was an unusual scene today in the
Police Court during the hearing of a charge
of threats preferred against Robert Smith,
jr. The father of the latter, Robert Smith.
ST., was summarily taken before the court.
and after being lectured in no unmistakable
manner. was fined so for contempt.
The complaining witness against young
Smith was Columbus Howe. 1t was brought
cut that Smith. jr., is now under bonds
awaiting the action of the grand jury on
charge of housebreaking, the allegation
being that he forced an entrance into a
building owned by the mother of Howe for
the purpose of stealing chickens. Smith.
jr., and Howe met a few days ago, it was