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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
BIDS FOR PACK IMPROVEMENTS.

Bids were received by the Street and
yesterday affarn BON for the Improvement
Of Bay Side and Columbia Parks; seven
contractors bid on the Bay Side Park
est bidder. His price was 50 per cent. of
the cost estimated by Engineer Van
Keuren. Seven contractors submitted es-
Inmates for the Improvement Of Columbia
Park. M. T. Connolly was low for that
work also. Con racts are to be prepared
as soon as pract icable, SO that Mr.. Con-
molly may commence work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
RAILROADS.
Pennsylvania
RAILROAD.
The standard Railway OF America
in Facet January IL. 1859.
Trains leave Jersey City as followss-
FOR THE WEST

s1s a.. NJ. East Mail. with Buffet Psrios
Car. daily to pi scaaa ? G pI1nssara snefs Tor
s.15 A. M. Fast Line. with Vestibule Par
Tor Car. daily for Pittsbgrg van,.
Limited, the pioneer OF this class Of the SER
vice, composed exclusively of Pullman Festi-
zion and Smoking Cars. lighted by stationary
and movable electric lights. daily for Pittsours'
Chicago, Cleveland. indianapolis. LouisVine' H.
Louis, Cincinnati and Toledo.
e1s p. M. Chicago and St. Louis Express
to ST. Louis and Chicago. Through Sleepins
Car for Nashville evia SinoinnatD; .,.
Sleeping Cars, daily to Pittsburg, Chicago and
Cleveland. Dining Car 10 PhliadelphfA anu
s.os p NJ. -athwess Express. Sleeping
and Dining Cars to CINCINNATI and St, L1 ~ =
r. NJ, st. Louis 700 a. NJ. second morning.
SIS p. M. Pacific Express. Pullman Sleeping
s sa5 g Sie Taissoir Except satasday.
900 P. NJ, Mail and Express, Pullman Bunes
sslsspin nga Car sain to A Msse. No oa Coaches alasr's'
BALTIMORE. WASHINGTON AND TILE
SIS. S.44. 9.44. 1924. ll1s Al Nj l2l2. ~
e.2s GA Congressional Limited, Parlor CAS-
and Pennsylvania Railroad Dining Carr. 40.
as a s.a4. ~ ia Z IN n eAn'a Il as's ga ais congsessIsns
l namls Sinus ns1 carr. IA. SIS = ana SIS P. ID. anu
1850 night. For Baltimore only. LA ?. N
week ua1o.
FOR PHILADELPHIA
Express for Philadelphia. 6.ss. 7.fs. IA. slS
s.a4, ais. IA uo1A Pennsylvania Liiaiteds. ie3s.
4.I3. 4.4S. 4.4a. s.Is, 6.14. s.03. s.l5. 9l5 Z. NJ.
and 1880 night. sunday: 6s4, s.44 sls' "a
2.1s. 41s. i.44. 6lS. f.l+. 800. $50. 80 -
and 1880 night. Accommodation 11.lS a. NJ:
4.62 and Us NJ week days. Sundays; s-ls
For Atlantic Ci... 1886, I1.1s A. NJ. 1912
Saturdays only q.5i P. NJ, through Buffet
Parlor Car and Combined Coach), and 223 Pm.
weekdays. IL. so and 6.3 A.. NJ. Sundays.
For Cape May, H. a. NJ. LA r NJ. wees
days. 1880 A. NJ. Sundays
For Long Branch. Asbury Park. ocean Grove.
Point Pleasant and intsrnediate stations. va
and 1904 night. On Sunday. 1900 A. NJ. 68
p. M, tStop at Interiaken for Asbury Park or
Ocean Grove on Sunday.}
TIE New York Transfer Company Will call
for and check baggage from and to hotels and
residences.
], n. HUTCHINSON 7 X WoOD.
Gen1 Manager. Gent passenger Agent
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
FREIGHT TRAIN BoBBER CAUGHT


James Smith, % years old, a member of
the notorious Lava Bed" gang, was
held for the Grand Jury by Police Justice
Potts in the First Criminal Court this
morning for robbing a freight car of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. He was arrest
cd yesterday by Patrolman Barry. Bar
~ saw him with a bag on his back which
looked suspicious. Ee knew Smith to be
a crook, and arresting him he examined
the bag. 1t contained a box OF fasten-
ings for doors.
Investigation showed that the box had
been stolen from a freight car, the seals
of which had been broken. Two men
who were with Smith escaped. He has not
been out of Jail many days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION.

The record of circulation of books for
home reading for the week ending April
9, 1888. was as follows:-General works,
1I2; philosophy, &c; religion. 40; sociology.
lSs; philology, 4; natural science. us: use
ful arts, IS; fine arts, "a; literature, 2S6;
fiction, 4.127; juvenile fiction, 1855; history,
1S4; biography, los; travels, 122. Total.
&, 403.
OF his number there were delivered
through the delivery stations, 4.226.
Number of borrowers registered during
the week. 50.
Total number of registered borrowers,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
ST. PAUL'S LITTLE TOTS.

Tomorrow evening, in st. PauI's, Hail,
Linden avenue and Old Bergen Road,
there will be an excellent entert Ainment
bv the little tots. under the car & Of the
Dominican Sisters. The .tminir Is have
arranged an excellent program Ae, which
f.aose who can would do well te be pres
emf and hear. The entertainm emit will be
continued on Thursday event ag.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
It makes the weak strong
We have it.
LYONS & zElGLER,
ToDAY'S ELECTION.

If you have not voted yet, there is stil
time to do so. The polls do not close
until Z p. NJ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
TODAY's ELECTION.

If you have not voted yet. there is still
time to do so. The polls do not close
until Z p. NJ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
T0DAY's ELECTION.

If you nave not voted yet, there is still
time to do SO. The polls do not close
until 7 P. NJ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
ToDAY's ELECTION.

If you have not voted yet, there is still
time to do so. The polls do mot close
until 7 p NJ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13

The above sale stands adjourned to Monday,
March 2sth, 1898, at two o'clock in the after
noon, at the Real Estate Salesrooms Of Frank
Stevens, No. 55 Montgomery street. Jersey
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13

The above sale stands adjourned to Monday,
April II, 1895, at two O'clock in the after
noon, at the Real Estate Salesrooms of Frank
Stevens, No. 55 Montgomery street, Jersey
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
Money 10 E.nan

AT aon furniture, Piaros. aud All
Exinds OF Household Goods. You
lhave the use OF the money and
tS- fgoods and can paw 1t back In
anssress. or monthly payments.
Each payment reduces the principal and Interest.
u. y. yGOE, A montgomery st, Jersey city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13

The above sale stands adjourned to Monday,
AIRED and ninety-eight, at two o'clock in the
afternoon, at the Real Estate Salesrooms OF
frank Stevens, No. 55 Montgomery street.
~ FRANK F. McDERMoTT. Auditor.
Dated February %, 1898.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13

FRANK P. McDERMoTT, Auditor.
Dated March IA, 1898.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
Lehigh Valley System

Leave Penfaylvan tn Il. Il. Depot
6.34 A. Nj. daily Sunday 7.12 A. NJ for
EASTON and intermediate stations.
S:S3 A. IL daily for WILKESBARRE,
SCRANTON (week days.. ITHACA. GENEVA,
BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS
ana the West. and principal local points. Din
ing Car and Chair Car to Buffalo
OH NJ dafIr excenf SUNDAY.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13

The above sale stands adjourned to Monday,
the twenty-eighth day of February, eighteen
hundred and ninety-eight. at two o'clock in
.be afternoon, at the Real Estate Salesroom
of Frank stevens, Mo- So Montgomery street,
JERSEY FRANK P. -McDERMoTT. Auditor.
February Ia. 1893
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13

FRANK P. McDERMoTT. Auditor.
Dated March Is. 1898.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-13
NOTICES.


AUDITOR 5 sALE-HUDsoN COUNTY CIR
cult Court.
RE Central Railroad Company of New Jer-
sey vs.. John p. kurtz Crook and Aaron q.
Periaam. individually. and as partners trading
as Crook & Perham-
In attachment. On contract.
Notice of sale.
The subscriber. Auditor appointed in the
above stated !, cause use ztS Sy aa yir = 1ao Of an oraeI
1883, will sell and make assurance at public
vendue, on
MONDAY. the 18th Gay OF feoruary' A. D.
at two O'Clock in the afternoon. at the Real
gomery street. Jersey CITY, N. j.. the fol-
iowing goods and chattels. rights and credits.
moneys and effects, viz
rrba money due and to grow due from the
Ruiis Ferry Land Company on a bond in the
nenal sum of s120, 900. go, made and executed
by It to the said John D. Kurtz Crook and
aaran &. Perham, dated February 18th, 1896;
and as well also adj the right, title and inter-
est Of the said John D. kurtz Crook and Aaron
q Perham in and to a mortgage for $780, eco. 90.
made by said Bulls Ferry Land Company to
said Crook and Perham to secure the payment
II said last mentioned bond. Which said mort
gaee is dated February 18th, 1855.
III the defendant John L. kurtz Crooks
right. title and interest m and TO 500 shares,
Ferry Lane Company. a corporation OF the
state of New Jersey, standing in the name of
All the defendant Aaron G. Perham's right.
titie and interest in and TO 499 shares, more
or less. Of the capital stock of the Bulls Ferry
New Jersey, standing in the name Of said
Aaron G. Perham on the books Of said com
m The above were. attached and seized by Will
lam Heller, Sheriff of the County of Hudson.
and Aaron G. Perham. the above named de-
PENDANTS, by virtue of a writ of attachment
issued in the above cause.
Dated January Z. 1898.
FRANK +. McDERMoTT. Auditor,
259 Washington Street, Jersey City. N. J.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25
ARDMORE, IND TER. SUNDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 25 1893

dim his authority. His scepter
sways forever. Without prede-
cessor or a successor, he is of all
time and for all time. And as
long as childhood slumbers in per-
feet faith on Christmas eve night,
so long will Santa Claus make
good their fondest dreams. Kings
may come and kings may go, but
Santa Claus goes on forever. God
bless him! All, what dreams fill
the hearts of the little sleepers in
that night of all nights in the year.
Only the angels may know them,
or Him who said of them, with a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

to his disciples after his resurrec-
tion-a beautiful and spiritual GUS
tom that should not have grown
obsolete. These ancients and other
pagan peoples also wreathed a
large wheel with dry straw. and
placing it upon the summit Of
some mountain or steep hill, set
fire to the straw, and let it whirl
to the base, a circle of flame
thus typifying the suns backward
movement at the winter solstice;
all this indicating phases Of the
ancient fire worship.
But let the muse of history and
grabbed criticism settle the matter
of dates. and let learned pates
bother over it as much as they
may; it is a matter Of no import
ance just now to the world. 1t is
enough that we know the 25th of
December is the day of Christmas,
carrying with it, if not chronology
ical accuracy, at least all that is
spiritual and religious and joyous
in cOmmemOrating the birth of our
Savior. 1t brings its carols from
millions of hearts, sung or unsung.
1t is celebrated from the pulpit, the
forum and the press. 1t brings its
joys to every hearthstone. Then
all business is suspended. The
wheels of every industry cease to
revolve. Justice sheathes her
sword and closes her temple, while
mercy, bathing all earth in her
smiles, points heavenward, where
the sweet symphony that once rang
along the Judean hills is repeated:
Peace on earth and good will to-
ward menl"
F. G.. BARRY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

irate spouse who we'll remembered
old Scrooge! She had nursed
her wrath to keep it warm" Bob
banished her anger with the mes
meric words: 1T is Christmas,
dear-Christmas and the children.
Drink to Scrooge's health" and
she did, but for Bob's sake after
all-woman like, you see.
The festive spirit of the season
at once inspired and pardoned the
gallant Pickwick, when at Mr..
Wardel's, he imprinted smaeking
kiss on the not reluctant lips of old
Widow Wardel, who Eof course
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

clousiy that the dear delusion will
gradually be dispelled like the
mists of morning, a strain of
music or golden dream. 1t is a
childish superstition, too grateful
to our common nature and to their
little hearts especially, to subject
to searching analysis. No one
has ever yet turned States evil
dence against Santa Claus, however
hard pressed and cross-examined
by some curious or skeptical little
vOtary. Mankind's vows to him
somehow are Masonic the world
over. They are never broken.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25
Christmas Trees.

Santa Claus made himself ac-
quainted last night to several
thousand people in our city. The
Christmas trees in the various
churches were literally patromzed,
Some of them bearing very valu-
able gifts. Trees, Managers, Stair
ways, Golden Gates and other
entertainments were held in the
following places. The Methodist,
Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian,
Carter Avenue Methodist and st.
Philips Episcopal churches and at
the Ferndale Institute. Many a
happy little tot trotted home in the
bright moonlight proud IN the
possession of a gift from Old
Santa Claus.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

some in April, while others yet
fixed it in January. The 25th of
December it was claimed could not
be the Lords birthday, because,
1T was asserted, that that was the
highest period of the rainy season
in Judea, and that the shepherds
could not then attend their focks
at night
The Romans, Celts and Germans
and all the Northern nations from
the earliest times celebrated the
season of the winter solstice, and
gradually that time became univer-
sal as Christmas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25
THE OLD, OLD STORY.

'Tis story oft repeated
OF the shepherds on the plain
How, as morning dawned upon them,
And the stars began to wane,
They saw bright light streaming,
Rd heard sweet voice say:
f|rF to God in the bighesti
~ yo1-ls bosa lfhfs day
- "A Son. Your blest Redeemer,
Long promised, is now given,
Peace on earth good will t'ward men,
Sung the angels sent from heaven:
"In the city of King David
Is born a Babe divine;
Go spread the joyful tidings,
And this shall be your sign:
Wrapped in swaddling clothes
you'll find him;
In a manger low he lies.
Glory to God!' the angels sung,
AS a host bestud the skies.
Sand this is why, my child,
We Christmas sacred hold;
And while we should extend goodwill,
In the Bible We are told
ITO thank our Heavenly Father
For the gift of his dear Son,
For the dawn of the first Christmas
That has many cylcles run"
N. L, NJ.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

But Christmas is for all and
every age; for rich and poor; all
classes, castles and creeds. Tot
tering age shakes its white locks
with mirth and is rejuvinated by
this universal JOY. Manhood in
its intense struggle for existence,
relaxes under its GENIAL spell. The
furrowed brow of care wears for
the nonce the crown of content
ment; but it is reserved to the
heart of childhood to feel its
sweetest and divinest thrill.
In the earlier centuries this fes-
tival was observed by some in May,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

merely chanced just then beneath
the mistletoe. SO Christmas is
also somewhat a season of liberty,
which alas! too often degenerates
into license, prOfaning the time
with gross reyelry and excessive
dissipation.
Tradition and legend trace the
origin of Santa Claus to the 4th
century under the. name of St.
Nicholas, who was at first the
patron saint of boys only, but the
old fellow soon embraced both
sexes within his jurisdiction.
Nothing can shake his throne or
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

tender and eloquent pathos: Suf-
fer little children to come unto Me,
for of such is the kingdom of
heaven" Who would disabuse
their trusting little hearts of this
heavenly little fiction, and tell
them there is in iced no Santa
Claus? For shame on such a one.
if such a one exists But then
you can not shake their faith in
old Santa if you would. Their
little hearts will forever believe in
him. And if time shall at last un-
deceive them, as it will, why time
will do it so gently and so gra-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

The people of this section appre-
eiate those who show a due sense
of appreciation for trade. This
explains why 2. B. Tarver, the
jeweler, enjoys a growing trade.
He is grateful for all favors; and
his business methods are such thar
his customers are satisfied. Once
a customer, always a customer"
6nds an exemplication in the busi-
ness experience of P. B. Tarver,
the ArdmOre jeweler.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

The German yule-feast, whence
we borrow the word yule, which
signifies a wheel, celebrated the
climax of the suns course in win
ter and the return of that orb in
his annual track, presaging the
warmth of spring and summer and
natures bounty and yield.
The season from the 25th of De-
cember to the 9th of January-12
days and nights-was devoted to
feasting and joy, a custom our En-
glish ancestors perpetuated for
centuries, ending with Epiphany.
the time when our Savior appeared
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

Give your trade to a man who
appreciates it and desires it. Tar
yer, the jeweler, will always do
everything he can to please.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-25

.some say that ever 'gainst that season
comes,
rharein our Saviors birth is celebrated,
,rho bird of dawniRg singeth all night long;
AID then they say no spirits can walk
abroad;
rhe nights are wholesome; then no planets
strike,
No fairy takes, nor which hath power to
charm,
soballowed and so gracious is the time"
The record-union., 1898-02-22
M. Laborie then thanked "all those

NJ. Laborie then thanked "all those
personages of the intellectual elite of
France who have had the courage to
seek for truth and light
Counsel referred to the inspired arti-
cles in the press intended to deceive
the country. and said: If a syndicate
exists it is syndicate of good faith and
loyalty, whose aim is to obtain justice
and right in the interests of the entire
country. and this syndicate has the
greatest faith in your perspicacity."
This caused a violent uproar, against
which NJ Laborie vehemently protested.
An individual in the back of the court
room shouted: How much have they
paid you?"
TO this NJ. Laborie reiterated: If We
had been paid such people would have
applauded l:s.'
NJ Laborie then proceeded to reproach
erals to be judged before jury, and he
asked: Are Generals, then, above the
legal conscience of the country? Our
opponents talked of confidence in the
army. We, too have confidence in 1t;
but it is not an insult to the army to
raise a cry of alarm as NJ. Zola has done.
He spoke i'll strong terms, but he did not
insult the arm-."
In conclusion, NJ. Laborie declared
that he intended to prove Zola's good
faith and review the whole affair,
'.groping into things hitherto unknown"
and the court adjourned.
The record-union., 1898-02-22
RAILWAY TRAFFIC DELAYED.
Due to the Heavy Fall of Snow in
Northwestern States.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 21.-The biz
zard which started Saturday spent its
fury shortly after midnight, when the
snow ceased falling. The record of the
Weather Bureau shows a fall Of -
inches in two days, while the best pre-
vious record was in 1881, when a fall
OF 20 inches was recorded in four days.
Street car lines to the suburbs are
buried. The Wisconsin Central train
which left for the North yesterday got
stuck in a drift a few miles up the
line, and the train due to leave at
d. m. for ST Paul and Ashland was
abandoned altogether. No fatalities are
reported i.s this section.
DETROIT, Feb. 21-To-day's reports
from Northern Michigan show many
snow blockades and railroad and other
travel badly delayed. Business at Sagi-
nav and Bay City was almost suspend
ed. The Mackinaw division of the
Michigan Central is entirely blockaded
and the main land line is abandoned. No
trains have arrived at Bay City over the
Detroit and Mackinaw road since Satur-
day.
The record-union., 1898-02-22
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

WHEREAS. JAMES A. DOUGLAS
and his wife, Lizzie Douglas. executed a
certain deed of trust to I'd. r. Hamilton
and VIM. +. Coleman on Septem her 2S 1855
and recorded September 80. 1893, in book
$50 of trust deeds, at page u. and follow
ing records of Sacramento County, Stale
of California; said deed of trust convey
ing the real property hereinafter described
for the purpose OF securing the payment
of a certain promissory note made by me
said James A. Douglas and Lizzie Dong
las, ana
Whereas. default has been made in the
payment OF said note, and the interest
thereon.
Now. therefore, by the authority vested
in them by said deed of trust and upon
application of the owner and holder OF
said note, the undersigned. as such Trus-
tees will on FEBRUARY %. 1898. between
the hours of 10 and II o'clock a. IN. in
front of the Courthouse door in the Cay
OF Sacramento County OF Sacramento.
State of California. sell at public auction
to the highest bidder for cash in United
States gold coin all the certain real prop
erty situate in the County of Sacramento.
State of California, and described fol-
lows. to-wit: The south half of lot num-
Der eight tS). in the block bounded ny d
and F.. Seventh "a and Eighth go streets,
in the City of Sacramento, together with
all the improvements and appurt rtenances
thereto belonging.
ED. r. HAMILTON, Trustee.
". T. COLEMAN, Trustee.
The record-union., 1898-02-22
THE PHONENDOSCOPE.
Instrument of Wonderful Value
Invented by Two Frenchmen.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The invention
is announced of the phonendoscope. an
instrument of wonderful value in study
ing the condition of the internal organs
of the body 1t is declared by physicians
to be a tremendous advance on the other
stethescope.
The phonendoscope conveys to the
physician the sounds made by the in
ternal organs thus telling him whether
they are healthy or not. BY its aid he
can not only ascertain the condition or
an organ, but trace its shape. 1t has
been discovered that with the phOnend-
scope the stomach assumes different
form when full of the different kinds of
food ard drink. The rapidity with
which various kinds of food and drink
are digested can also be studied ac-
curately with the phonendscope.
The instrument is the invention Of
Doctors Blauchi and Badezi of France.
The record-union., 1898-02-22
SHOOTING OF STRIKERS.
The Last Two Witnesses for the
Prosecution Testify.

WILKESBARRE Pa), Feb. 2.-
When the fourth week of the trial of
Sheriff Martin and his deputies began
to-day the prosecution had only two
more witnesses to hear before closing.
James Hanahan of Lattimer testified
that he said to Deputy Price: This is
a sad business, Sam" TO which Price
replied: Yes, and l am glad didn't
shoot"
On cross examination he denied that
Price said to him 1T is a bad business,
this shooting, but it could not be pre-
vented
The testimony of Mike Damschke,
the last witness for the Commonwealth,
was unimportant.
Hon George Ferris made the intro
ductory speech for the defense.
Mr. Ferris announced that they
would prove that state of riot exist
ed. that the Sheriff was justified in
calling out the posse and in ordering
the shooting at Lattimer.
The hearing of evidence for the de-
fense then began.