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OF the highway extension act the extension
of the Metropolitan street railroad into
Mount Pleasant, amending the law in re-
lation to the Supreme Courts jurisdiction
in orphans cases and for the relief of
Anna Merkel. The Senate began the con-
sideration of the bill for the readjustment
of the affairs of the lexington and Sol
diers' Home Street Railroad Company, but
other business interviewed and a conclusion
was not reached; Senator Pettigrew urged
his amendment providing for the purchase
or all street railway properties by the mu-
ntcipality after five years. The President
nominated William D. Todd to be collector
of customs for the port of Georgetown to
succeed Dorsey Clagett. The bill providing
for the organization of a battalion of Dis
trict naval militia was finally passed and
approved by the President. Captain Black
Engineer Commissioner of the District,
was designated by the President to be
chief of engineers with the rank of lieuten-
ant colonel. Orders were finally issued for
the organizat ton Of a regiment of District
volunteers and recruiting was actively be-
gun; two battalions of four companies each
went into camp near Falls Church. Va.
Secret service officials, acting in conjunc
ton with military assistance from the
Washington barracks, arrested George
Downing, naturaliZed American and for
merly seaman in the navy, on a charge
of being an emSSary of Spain: dana ging
evidence was found and preparations were
made for his trial: Downing committed sui
eide by hanging in his cell at the barracks
Thursday. AT a congregational meeting of
the First Presbyterian Church the resigna-
tion of DR.. Byron NJ. Sunderland as co-pastor
was accepted; he was designated pastor
emeritus and provision was made for the
selection Of new co-pastor. The tenth
annual session of the state and United
States railroad commissioners was held.
Charles F. Gibson was arrested on charge
of forgery in connection with post office
affairs. Charles Braden, jr., of New York
was arrested on a charge of the theft of
money and valuables in New York city.
Several burglaries were committed. The
jury in one of the cases growing out of the
Knox fire was discharged after several
days indecisive consideration of the tes-
timony. Policeman Richard A. Corbey
committed suicide. A threatening fire in
The Star buildings was checked by the
prompt work of the chemical engine
Among those who died were ex-senator A.
H. Cragin of New Hampshire; Mrs. Justin
s. Morrill, wife of the senior senator from
Vermont; Charles Wheatley, a well-known
lumber dealer, and DR.. Maximilian Schele
De We're, a noted instructor and student Of
languages.
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FAIR TONIGHT.
increasing ClOudincss and Possibly '
Showers Sunday Evening,

Forecast till pm. Sunday.-For the Dis
trict OF Columbia, eastern Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Vir-
gina, 1alr weather tonight, followed by in
Creasing cloudiness and possibly showers
by Sunday evening; winds becoming east
erly.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The pressure has fallen in the regions be-
tween the Mississippi and the Rocky noun
ta1nS. An area of low pressure is centraI
in western Texas. A belt of relatively high
pressure extends from the middle and south
Atlantic coast to the lake regions and
northwest.
The temperature has remained nearly sta
tionsry in all districts.
Increasing cloudiness, probably followed
by rain. is indicated for the middle and
rCrth Atlantic states and lower lake region.
There will be cloudy weather in the Ohio
valley with showers Sunday showery
weather in the lower Arkansas valley to-
night will be followed by fair weather Sun
day. Fair weather will continue in the
south Atlantic and gulf states through out
Sunday.
The following heavy precipitation Gn
inches) was reported:
During the past twenty-four hours-Kan-
sas City, 192; Dodge City, 15o.
Rivers. - The following changes in thu
rivers Gn feet and tenths) have occurred:
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Fallen-Little Rock, 10.
Above the :langar line and fallng-Vicks-
burg, O.9; Little Rock, 24.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water at s
am: Great Falls, temperature, 62, condi-
tion, 3, receiving reservoir temperature "a;
condition at north connection, g; condition
at south connection, 2; distributing raser-
voir. temperature, e.; condition at influent
gate house. =; efiluent gate house, %.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide 9:25 am. and O:41 p.m ;
iJh Ia nd Il
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1922 a. m. and IL 33
Pm; high tide. 3:SS am. and AIS pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 4:4S M; sun sets, 7:O6
Pm.
Moon rises, 1:51 am. Tomorrow.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, AT am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by S:13 p.m; ax-
tinguishing begun at 3:55 am. The lighting
is begun one hour before the time named
Arc lamps lighted at 1853 PM; extin-
guished at 4:1O am.
Records for Tventy-Four Hours
Ths following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for the
twenty-four hours beginning at pm. yes
terday:
4p.m., q; 8 pm, 81; midnight, 81; 4 am
So: am, 50; noon, 70; 2 PM, 73. Maxi
mum. 70. at 2 pm. May Ia minimum, 81, at
5 am May a.
The following were the readings Of the
barometer at the weather bureau for the
past twenty-four hours, beginning ats2 D. m
yesterday:
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w. B. Baker has been granted a steam
engineers license of the third class by the
District Commissioners.
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Capital One Million Dollars

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
Rents safes inside burglar-proof vaults at
s. per annum upward.
Securities, jewelry, silverware and valuables
Of all kinds in owners package, trunk case
taken deposit moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward
and interest allowed on S. and above.
Loans money on real estate and collateral
security
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is a legal depository for court
and trust funds, and acts administrator
executor, receiver. assignee and executes
trusts of all kinds. Wills prepared by a COM
petent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
T. FRANCIS RIGGS. Vice President
W. RILEY DEEBLE. Second Vice President
ALBERT L. STURTEVANT. ........ Secretary
GEORGE HOWARD. Observation-Disclosures Treasurer
CHARLES f.. NYAlAN. Assistant Secretary
WOODBURY. BLAIR. Trust Officer
GIST BLAIR. R............. Assistant Trust Officer
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FINANCIAL.
THE MARKET
ALWAYS HERE,

In the Boston Herald of March 13 said: The
present market contains a.lcater possibilities for
enornious gains than any market We have had for
long time There corning the most valuable op
pOrtunties that the grcedest specllator could
Iet ire. In the same paper. April "a, said: I'VE
believe the time for aggressive action is NOW AT
HAND. The opportunities gathering very large
profits ARE WITH Us. We furnish you the
good information necessary TO secure them
If you will compare the prices of stocks listed on
the New York exchange, also the prices of Wheat.
on the st-named date with the prices that have
since been seen you will be fully able to judge of
the correctness Of information which is your
service at a very moderate price. We should he
glad to send more interesting particulars n: d
quest your add ess for the
WE DO NO BROKERAGE BUSINESS.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION COMPANY,
STOCK EXCHANGE BUILDING,
BOSTON. MASS.
Established 1891 tmy14) Incorporated 1896.
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We pack and ship
goods to all psrts Of
the world. Freight
handled promptly.
REPORT OF TIE CONDITION

NATIONAL. BANK OF WASHINGTON
at Washington, in the District of Columbia, at tn
close of business. May 9th, lS9s.
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RETAIL GEOCERS CAN GET
ATISFACTORY QUALITY HERE

He was ever precise IN
promisc-kecpins. Shake
speare. Surely the great
poet had us in mind when
writing the above. We
would rather not lake a
job than promise TO have
il finished by IL certain
time and then diSappoint
you BeSidcS being
prompt. We a=r very
quick. Let us have your
next printing order.
Printer, 81: 11th 81.
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ssAPENTA'' IS %
The Best Purgative Water.

Over five hundred confidential
communications from eminent
medical practitioners in the United
States and throughout the world
have been received testifying to the
remarkable and unique value and
efficacy of "APENTA" NATURAL
MINERAL WATER, both for
continuous use by the constipated,
the equity and the obese, and as an
occasional laxative.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF WASUi\,,-
TON CITY,
At Washington, in the District Of Columbia at
the close of business. May 5. 1888.
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BUY BEAUTIFUL HOME AT CLEVELAND
Park your terms. See "Iouses For
Sole Small cash payment ap26-tf
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CHURCH NOTICES.
CENTRAL UNION MISSION.

CENTRAL UNION MISSION go La AVE
Eyangeiistie services daily. IL and 7:30 O'Clock;
Suhday, 40 and 1880 pm Gospel wagon services
saanasy, S:lo pm, cor. sth and Pa. NV;
4;S1 pn cor "a and Pa. ave. 6:15 D. m on
Market space Wagon leaves mission. PM
-kuii orchestra. good singing live talks on prae-
hands. S,s "-A SaP
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UNITARIAN.

ALL SOULS CHURCH. UNITARIAN, REV f.
Bradford Leavitt pastOr.-3:45. Sunday school;
9:4o, unity clas S; IL =, mo ming srryice-ser-
mon by the pastor, subject, "A Plea for Sin
eerity in hte Pulpit" { pm. In the chapel
Young Peoples Religions Union. Delegation goes
TO Baltimore for union service with the Bal,i-
more oIgdnizati] n. The evening services I'm the
church ripul Al fort II
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The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company
OF the District of Columbia
CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE.

Chartered by special act Of Congress jan, 1867
and acts OF Oct, 1890. and Feb, 1892.
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CORSON & MCCARTNEY,
Members of the New York Stock Exchange
14le ST., Glover building
Correspondents of Aes.s. Van Emburxh Alter.
bury. No. Wall St, New York city
Bankers and Dealers In Government honda
Deposits. Exchange I<ars
Railroad stocks rnd bonds and all securities
listed on the exchanges Of New York Phlladclphis
Boston aI Baltimore bought and sold
specially ade OF Investment securfties ris-
trict bonds and all Il cal Railroad Gas Tpsura,cs
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold
Money ait 5 Per Cent to Loan
On real estate in District of Columbia No ss-
lay In closing loans.
ap21-tf HEISKE ELL 4 AcLERAN ions NJ
PREFERRED DIVIDEND NO. II
The regular quarterly dividend fNo. 12l on
the preferred capital stock Of the Amsrfean
Graphophone Company will be paid MAY Il,
1898. to stockholders OF record May 2.
By order of the directors
T. d. EAsToN. President
T. n. GOODWIN. Secretary. apI3.w&siot
MONET TO LOAN
IN SUMS FR0X 1000 UPWARD.
AT LOWEST RATE OF INTEREST.
ON
REAL ESTATE IN THE DISTRICT
r. HOLTZMAN,
jAl-tf ooR. 10Th AND grA NM
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BYRON $. ADAMS. Prompt Printer,
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PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY
rIiE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PRACTICAL
Christianity or Divine Healing Rauscher's Hall
1854 Conn. aye.-SuDday service pm: daily
noon meeting at rtading 70 IN, Washington Saw
ings Bank, 18th and q SITS IT
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ORR RI.ACK OR Blue EEKGE SUITS ARE AT
the same time th- most comfortable ana most
elegant summer suits made. We assume all the
risk Of fitting you perfectly
FRED GATCHEI < CO.. Talors. Goa 18th St
f. f Niudd the famous cutter, is now with us
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poiIlteu 10 succeed MIN. Inc trial OF civil
Engineer Menoca on charges connected
with the failure of the New York dry dock
was begun at the Brooklyn navy yard. The
Senate passed the post office apprOpria .ior
bill, the constitutional amendment chang
ing inauguration day to May and the bill
relating to the arbitration of disputes be-
tween railroads and their employees. Joint
resolution for the annexation of Hawaii
was reported favorably to the House from
the committee on foreign affairs by an al
most unanimous vote. The bill for raising
revenue to conduct the war was reported
to the Senate from the finance committee
after radical amendments had been adopt
ed; the committee struck out the bond ISSUE
proposition and added several other feat
Tres conformatory in a general way to the
principles eruncia ted by The democratic ma
tlonal platform adcpted at Chicago in lSiG.
The Supreme Court rendered decision up
holding the major part of the South Caro-
lima dispersary law. Gov. Black ordered
the disbandment OF the 18th Regiment be-
cause 1T neglected to obey his orders rela-
tive to the state encampment. Fire in
Chicago destroyed $1,O0OOO0 worth of prop
erty and glain elevator.
Foreign.
Spain experienced a cabinet crisis, four
of the ministers rendering their resigna-
tions; tentative selections were made on a
basis of more peacefulspol Don Car
los attacked the queen regent and the
Spanish cabinet on. grounds of incompe-
tency. The bread riots continued with
considerably abated4 vigori in various parts
of Spain. 1t was reported that tor
pedo boat destroyer was blown up by an
accidental explosion near Gibraltar Senior
Mella, Carlist deputy, was expelled from
the Spanish cortes for using scriptural
quotation supposed to reflect on the crown
A serious condition of affairs developed in
Italy, bread riots approaching the pro-
portions of revolution occurring in many
cities, notably Milan; military force was
employed to subdue the rioters, and many
were killed; condition Of ext3eme gravity
prevailed at the end Of the week: 1t was
feared that the riots were the result of a
concerted reactionary movement. Mr.
Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for
openly advocated an Ango-American alli-
ance for offensive and defensive purposes
Russia and Japan signed protocol agree
ing to recognize the independence of Corea.
Russia required all foreigners visiting Port
Arthur and Ta-Lien-Wan to have their
passports vised by the Russian consul,
thus arousing protests from China. Japan
began It's withdrawal of troops from Wei
haf-Wei. The Japanese consulate at Sha-
hu was burned by rioters. The two men
VINO attempted to assassinate King George
or Greece February 26 were executed at
Athens. Prince Ahmed Safeddin, cousin of
wounded his uncle, Prince Ahmed Fuad,
In club at Cairo. The British govern
ment accepted the resignation of the Earl
OF aberdeen as governor general of Cana
da. The Duke Of st. Adams died.
In the District.
The House passed the bills for the repeal
Evening star., 1898-05-14
FINANCIAL.

China, Bric-a -brac.
Pictures, etc. care
fully packed 10 in
sure them against
breakage.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-01-12
Help the WOman's League.

The girls of the West Virginia Uni
versity are displaying spirit of en-
terprise and pluck which is surprising
this college community. In order to
encourage oratorical talent among
their number, the Woman's League
has offered prize of 800 to the
young woman who shall be ad;adged
best in a defamation contest June
9th. The members of the League are
also to issue a ssWoman's Number of
The Atheuaeum, and in order to rem
der the contents exceptionally fine,
and at the same time to encourage
literary ability among the girls, var
ious prizes will be offered for poetry,
stories, sc.
In order to give all these prizes, the
League has undertaken the manage
ment of an entertainment course of
very high order, the proceeds of which
will be devoted to the payment of the
800 prize, and the various Athenaeum
prizes. The entertainments are as
follows:
February 81, Evolutionary Recital,
Miss Gray, Chicago.
March 81, Lecture, Mrs. Morrow,
Fairmont.
April 81, Evolutionary Recital, Miss
Mcmillan, New York.
May 10, Musical Recical.
June 6, Defamation Contest for
800 prize.
The course costs 81. Everyone is
urged to help this cause. No move
ment has ever been started here which
will do so much for the women Of the
University, and women students viii
be attracted from all ever the state.
Let everyone help Let the bust
ness men buy numbers of these tick.
cts. 1000 tickets are being circulated.
Don't disappc,at single girl when
she comes to you. Make her heart
glad by buying all her tickets.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-01-12
THE BANNING HEIRS
Make an Amicable Settlement Of an
Estate Valued at $40 900.

The surviving husband and heirs Of
the late Mrs. Catherine M. Banning,
who died intestate, leaving an estate
of considerable value, made an amica-
BILE settlement among themselves this
week. The papers were signed on
Tuesday.
Under this settlement Colonel An
thony r. Banning, the husband, gets
one seventh of the estate; the sons,
George A. and Thomas r. florence,
two seventies each; and the three
children of Mrs. Orth, daughter Of
Mrs. Banning, now deceased, the re-
naming two seventies. The Orth
children are represented by Thomas
Orth, of San Antonio, Tex, who will
remain here for the present and devote
his time to the settlement of the es-
tate. He had not been here since
his boyhood, but he remembers the
town and many of its older citizens.
Quite an array Of legal talent
figured in the settlement. Col.
Banning was represented by Porter S.
Newmeyer and Judge Campbell, and
the latter was also counsel for Thomas
r. Terrence. S. e. Ewing represented
George A. Terrence and the interests
of the Orths were looked after by
George d. Howell.
In the Lewiston, the estate was esti-
mated to be worth $4,000. 1t In
cludes about 80 acres of the best coal
in the Connellsyille region, and this
is now offered at private sale. Com
nelsville Courier.
Mrs. Banning was Rogers and a
member of the Rogers family of this
place. Hon. Joseph Moreland is also
a relative of hers.
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BOTH MAY COME.
sunnyside and Beechurst may
come in together.

A plan to have both come into the
Borough Meeting pro-
posed for to morrow night--Reasous
for the move.
The Sunnyside people are red hot
to come into the borough. They are
having a survey made and will vote
ON the matter as soon as the prelim
inaries can be arranged. This was
started by the Seneca incorporation.
When the residents of the little sub
urb to the north of us found out
that it was a case Of coming in with
us or of going into separate incor-
poration with the other residents of
all the districts in that vicinity.
This being the issue they decided
that they would rather come in here.
Accordingly they are having the
preliminaries arranged.
The Beechurst election is to be
held on the fifth of February and If
no election is held on Sunnyside be-
fore that they will then be in the
town of Seneca. Twenty days no
tice must be given of the election
which must be held before the sub
urb can come Into Morgantown.
This gives them but four days time
and they are in a hurry.
The proposition to come into the
borough must be voted by both par
ties to the contract. The PROPOSE
ton to form separate incorporation
must receive the sanction of the res
idents of the proposed town
The survey being made for the ad-
dition to the borough takes in the
territory bounded by Fourth street,
Beverly avenue and Jones avenue.
This will prevent the proposed town
of Seneca being formed if the propo-
sition carries, which will undoubtedly
be done.
Knocking Seneca out in this man
ner is not to the taste of number of
people who feel that it would be an
injustice to leave them out in the
cold in this way and it has been pro-
posed to have meeting of the resi-
dents of Seneca and explain the mat
ter to them and and ask them to join
with Sunnyside. The meeting will
likely be held tomorrow night to con-
slider the matter when several citizens
of the town Will meet with the peo-
pie of the addition to talk it over. 1t
is believed that they will come into
the borough and everybody wants
them to do this. 1t is to the advan-
tage of all concerned.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-01-12
GIVEN THREE YEARS.
Fighting Tom Cooper sent up for three
Years on four Indictments--Sad fate
Of the terror OF Baldwin township.

Saturday at Pittsburg Fighting
Tom Cooper who occupied such q
large portion of the attention of the
public in this section some time ago
was called up for sentence. He was
under four indictments. In the first
for felonious shooting with intent to
kill, he was fined six and one-quar-
ter cents, ordered to pay the costs OF
prosecution and committed to the
Allegheny county workhouse for two
years. Under the second indictment,
for arson, he was sent to the work
house for one year, sentence to be
carried out after the preceding one
had been fulfilled. The third case
called for another years imprison.
ment in the workhouse, sentence tC
run concurrent with the first one.
The fourth one was disposed of with
out sentence, Judge Porter consid-
ering that the indictment was prac-
tically similar to the first. With
the courts permission Cooper was
permitted to withdraw his plea OF
nolle contendre in the fourth count
this practically disposing of the
case and squaring the record.
The sentence was very much hea-
vier than any one expected as he
had given the officers no trouble and
had promptly plead guilty when ar
raigned before the court. The whole
affair has been out of proportion
The sensational chase and the arrest
which are fresh in the minds of the
residents of the town were more like
melodrama than experiences in
real life. That the sentence was so
unwarranted makes fitting close to
the incident. For short time we
must bid farewell to Fighting Tom
and the thrilling tales of his feroci
tics
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POINT MARION, Jan. 11.---Bowen G..
Dis has been afflicted with a severe
cold the past week.
DR.. A. G. Stephens is opening up his
drug store in the room lately occupied
by T. j. Keyser.
Work on the new steamboat is pro-
crossing nicely. and If the weather re-
mains fair it will be ready to launch in
about two months.
Mrs. A. j. Cans is down with an at
tack of neuralgia.
Vim de Gardeyn fell on the ice Friday
bruising and otherwise injuring his right
arm, which he now carries in sling.
A week of prayer has been offered at
the NJ. E. Church, preparatory to pro-
tracted meeting.
A local institute will be held at Cheat
Haven, Saturday, the 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. George DIETRICH, OF Nor
gantown, spent Sunday with friends
here.
e. d. Stewart and his crew of men on
the gravel train are stationed at this
place working on the Dewing switch.
J. M. Keener is spending the winter
with his family here.
Mrs. T. F. Wright is having a large
new stable and ice house erected on the
rear of her lot. She will have the finest
property in town when she gets every
thing in proper shape.
Charles Wilson. Of Cheat Haven, shot
himself while out hunting. The same
old story Of boys being too careless with
fire arms.
James E. Boord has returned from a
weeks visit with friends at Bellevernon.
Rev. Warner preached In Mapel Hall
sunday night at ~ PM
Frank DIETRICH has leased his house
to gentleman from Connellsville and
will give possession April LIST.
VIM. McCahon is In the mountains
buying spoke timber for Messrs. Camp
bell 4 lehman Of this place.
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ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
Worth Of Stolen City Orders
Have Been Paid by the City
of Huntington.

And Fifty Thousand Dollars More Of
hem are supposed to be Floating
Around Ten More Warrants Sworn
Ont Against Carter Shiffilette- The
Prisoner Sent to Jail, Unable to
Raise Ten Thousand Dollars Bail
--Gross Negligence ON Some ones
Part orders We're Not Marked
When Paid.
HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Jan. TO-
The preliminary hearing of Carter
Shiffilette was not held to-day, but
will take place Monday. Ten more
warrants were sworn out against him
to-day and his bond was fixed at $40,
900. Being unable TO get security for
this amount, he was placed in jail.
1t is believed that $50,0 worth of
the stolen orders are in circulation in
Huntington. Eleven thousand dol
lars worth have been paid second
time by the city. Shiffilette still re-
mains firm and says he will go to the
penitentiary before he will diyalge
the names Of the parties from whom
he received the stolen orders. 1t
seems to be a matter OF gross negli-
gence that the orders were not stamp
ed sPaid, when they were redeemed
by the city. This would have made
it impossible for any cae to have de-
ceiyed the public with them.