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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-11-11
HE EXPLAINED.

He was an old man, and he had an
honest face, but it was evident to all
the passengers in the street car that
his persistent stare at the pretty wom-
an opposite embarrassed and annoyed
her. Several hints were thrown out, but
he did not take them, and the man be-
side him finally asked:
''Did you ever see woman beforeg'
"of course was the reply.
ssWell, they don't ike to be stared at
as you are doing. Can't you see how
uncomfortable you have made that
lady?n
..Have /? BY George, didn't mean
to! Say, ma'am, you must excuse me.
/ didn't mean no disrespect nor nuthin'
but You are gaul-durned good-lookin'
woman, and 7 was gain at you same as
I would look at cow!"
The gimlet-pointed screw has been
responsible for more wealth than most
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-11-11

The man wko invented the roller
skate made $1,000, 900.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
SOCIAL AND Personal.

The Ladies' Music club gave de-
Hghtful recital at Library hall W eones-
day afternoon for the associate mem
hers. The ladies showed their appre-
citation by turning out in spite OF the
approaching blizzard and were amply
repaid for the progra anTne was one Oh
the most delightful yet given
The programme was styled a Little
Journey in the World and Famous
compositions of the different countries
were taken up Miss kIIen a IaLt1 AL - -
acted as guide and before the music OF
the different countries was rendered
gave an interesting little description OF
the country or the conditions unoeI
iisappotntment to the audience tnat
Mrs Miller and Mrs sParkhurst were
unable to give their solo numbers
Music lovers Of Topeka are mucn
interested in the three musical attrac-
tions to be brought TO Topeka by the
Ladies Music club The ncst one -
Max Bendix. the famous V1oIlnlst- sat
1IrCIay evening, and the otner Two df0
CzOdowsky. the pianist. and the Bruno
SteindeI Concert company Washpurn
college has taken eighteen tickets Ior
the course
The programme fOr W eOueS0dy dA1CA
noon was as follows:
A LITTLE JOURNEY IN THE
WORLD.
NORWAY.
Norwegian Dances ...---..... Greg
Mrs 7 w. Hardt, Mrs. J. W. F.
Hughes
(al Good Morning and CD Parting
Mrs. Frank Thomas
crnanv -...... -. Moskowski
Miss Anna NJ. Parry Bundy.
(a1 Thurfngian Folk Song and CD
Suabian Folk Song Mrs. w L Miller
POLAND
Mazurka. No. 10, Op- Il :----- CHOPIN
Miss Irene CampdOras-
7 Mrs. John KIeinhans-
RUSSIA
Kamennoi Ostrow -.-.--..-- Ruolnstsln
Mrs. Charles Gleed
Pussiau folk song. The Troika-"--
Mrs Thomas, Mrs Miller, Mrs Foster
Mrs Ferry
SCOTLAND
jamie with the Nut-Brown Hair
Richey
Mrs. W. 5. Charles.
Annie Laurie ....------ Lady Jane Scott
L. NJ C. Quartette.
ITALY.
Mrs. Russell Barber
Tuscan folk song, "Oh. Happy are
Miss Edna Parkhurst, Mrs Frank
Foster
HUNGARY.
Hungarian Rhapsody, No 10 .Lls@I
Miss Catherine Smith
IRELAND AND WALES
fal Come Back to Erin and (b) Old
welsh air. All Through the
Night FRANCE
,,;,,,a+ .. Paderewsh
Miss Mabel Martin
SPAIN.
AndaIusian Maid .----.------ HhllAPS
Mrs. George Parkhurst-
AMERICA
,.,.,.4a Gottschalk.
Mrs c. c. Nicholson
Negro Melodies - Miss Edna Parknurst Il1lE,t
old kentucky Home -.--------.. 6uch
J
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23

ton substituted for Miss Arlie Ewarr
and the guests of the club were Miss
Helen Dick OF Crab Orchard, Ky. Miss
Villa Rogers, Mrs. Charles Haiues OF
Sabetha, Miss Mary Moon, Mr.. Edward
Dennis, Mr.. Harry Valentine, Mr..
Ralph Moore and Mr. Pierre Ailaire-
Miss Emma White viii entertain the
club in two weeks
Notes and Personal Mention.
Miss Elizabeth Penney Of Hutchinson
is in Topeka visiting her aunt, Mrs
Emma Eyarts-
Mrs T. l. Wise of Hutchinson is in
the city visiting her husband, Represen-
The Commisceo club will give their
regular dancing party this evening at
Miss Frances Scoviu of Seneca is the
guest Of Miss Mabel Knowles; Miss Ella
ScOviu did not go TO Seneca as she
had planned on account of the smallpox
scare there.
Mrs W. T. Wilson of Boone, Iowa.
daughter of Mr. J. H Collier who is
seriously III, arrived in Topeka Wednes-
day evening
Miss Mary Wright of Emporia arrived
today to visit her brother, Representa-
tive L R. Wright at the National
Miss Margaret Bear attended the ded-
icatiOn of the Kansas City convention
hall Tuesday evening She accompanied
Mrs. W. A Morgan and daughter OF
Cottonwood Fails TO Kansas City. and
while there was the guest of Mrs. E. L
hdlu0TSElII-
Miss Crosby, who has Travelled exte1-
sively in Europe and mas a fine collec-
ton of views, will give a series OF six
lectures on 'Old Rome: Its Art and
Architecture" to the Viguette club, b.
ginning next Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs Willis Norton This -
right in the line OF work of the club, as
a several years course in Roman His
tory was taken up this year
Mr. and Mrs. w w. Webb attended
the dedication Of the convention hall in
Kansas City Tuesday evening.
About twenty of the friends Of Mr.
Q. s and Mr. O. L Goodrich gave hem
d pleasant surprise party Wednesday
in honor of their ffty-fourth birthday.
Every one had a jolly good time and u
delicious dinner was served
The thimbIe party which was to have
been given by the Ladies' Foreign NJ :
sionary society of the First Methodist
church at the home of Mrs. W. E Nc
Vey, has been postponed one week
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co., us and us Kansas Ave. Is

the summer vacation. but this has
caused several of them to overlap This
year there will be but three series. each
commencing on the Monday following
the close Of the one before it.
Superintendent Nelson gives only the
dates for the close of the institutes and
the examinations following them, in or
der to allow counties desiring to do so
TO hold Institutes longer than four
weeks but they must all close on one
OF the following three dates First ser
les close June 90, examination June 80
and July I: second series close July IS,
examination July 81 and August l;
third series close August %, examina-
ton August % and %
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
Health for Ten Cents.

Can anyone afford to be unhealthy
when ten cents will buy health? Nine
tenths of all diseases are caused by
constipation, lazy liver, sour stomach,
poisoned blood Ten cents will buy 4
box of Cascarets. Candy Cathartic at
any drug store, and will make the or
gans of the body do their duty. putting
the whole system in perfect order It
costs so little to try ii and find out for
yourself. that it seems wrong for any
one TO keep on suffering without at
least testing the truth of these state
ments. Go buy a ten cent box of Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic at your drug
gist, today. for yourself or an aiIing
friend or relative. Our readers will new
er regret taking this advice, but viii
thank Us for it.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
Toledo Expects q Bic Flood.

Toledo, O., Feb. 23.-BUsiness interests
along the docks are making active pre-
paratiOns for a flood. which, il is ex-
pected viii be as disastrous as the big
food of 1888. The heavy rains OF the
past two days have broken the ice in
the river and a gorge IS forming in the
lower bay. Ice has been backed into
the bay from the lake and the situation
is critical The river front firms are
moving goods out of warehouses and
for the first time in fifteen years pre-
parations are being made for a big
flood
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23

of holding up the police bill in the leg
iSIature
RumOrs have been set afioat that the
Black faction is responsible for the bill
hanging fire Abraham Gruber, the law
partner Of former Governor Black. de-
cIareS that this rumor was started by
the Platt faction and that PIatt himself
and PIatt only is responsible for the
delay in sending the bill to the execu-
tive
Senators Ford, E11sberg, Davis and
Marshall have publicly declared their
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
Alger VIII Stav.

Detroit, Feb. 23.-Secretary AIger ard
Secretary Wilson left for Washington
early today, General Alger's private car
being taken TO Toledo as a special Con-
corning a report published today that
the secretary intends TO resign his ca b.
met position, General Ayers business
partner NJ 5. Smith, stated positively
today that the general had no such in
tention and that if he had, he Mr.
Smith, would certainly have been in
n of If
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
Military Ball

BY Kansas National Guard Co "a, -
Friday evening. Feb "a at old Court
House Everybody invited Music by
Beecher's Orchestra Admission 25c.
Ladies tree.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
SUMNER INSTITUTES.
Three Series to Be Held This Year
Instead of Four.

State Superintendent Frank Nelson is
today sending out TO the county super
intendentS Of the state notices of the
dates of the county institutes Hereto
fore there have been four series during
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
REPUBLICANS AT WAR.
Roosevelt's Police Bill Causes a Tri
angular Quarrel in New York

New York Feb. 23.-Open war in the
Republican party has resulted from
Governor RooseveIt's pet neasure-the
police bill for New York city. The fight
Is a three-cornerad one and there is no
truce in sight The forces of former
Governor Black natural enemies of
Roosevelt have accused the PIart crowd
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23

enter any caucus of their party to di.
cuSS it.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
Pittsburg, Kan, and Return S4S4 via
the Santa Ee-

Account Grand lodge meeting A O. q,
W Tickets on sale February p TO -
good returning March g.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
PATENT nEDICINES

Dr Warners Safe Rheumatic Cure,
Green's Nervura, $50 size at Sc.
ELrles Wine OF Cardut, 800 size at
KiImer's Swamp Root, 800 size at
Lydia Pinkham's Compound, $50
Seott's Emulsion. SOC size at ssc-
Electric BItters. soc size sc.
HorHcks Matted Milk Infant Food,
SOC size at 3sc. s10O size at s5c
MeLlen's Infant Food. soc size at Sc,
ayers Hair Vigor. 800 size at Sc.
Railways Ready Relief, SOC size at
.ParkeIs Beef. Wine and Iron. SOC
McLean's. Warmers, Brandreth's and
many other &c Pills a 15c-
kitcheIs Horse Liniment, 81 50 size
for $115.
syrup of Figs, soc size for s9c.
Pyramid Pile Cure, soc size for 2ac.
Hoods Olive Ointment. 25c size for
Parkers Beef. Wine and Iron Tonic,
AIIcock's Porous and other sc PIas-
Mexican Mustang Iniment, soc size
3sc, Sc size at 19c-
Ponds Extract soc size at Sc
Extract Witch Hazel. soc size for 55c,
Drees' Liquor F,erri. s1oo size for 5sc.
Cha mberlain's Diarrhoea Mixture,25c
size for 15c-
hamberlain,s Pain Balm. SOC size
Groves Baby Bowel Remedy. 25c size
for 15c-
McLean's Iinfnent SOC size for sc
PaskOla Flesh Forming Liquid. $50
size &c
Paskola Flesh Forming Liquid. soc
KendaTs SPAWN Cure. $50 size for
DR. BslTs Pine Tar and Honey, sc
size for 15c.
Dr.. kings New Discovery. sc size
15c, SOC size Sc
Phillips Phospho Borzte Of Quinine,
H-09 size for T5c-
Phospho Canein Compound. 100 size
walkers Vinegar Bitters. 800 size
Aliens Lung Balsam. 800 size 75c,
SOC size for CSC.
Kickapoo Cough Syrup, soc size for
sc
Phillips Wheat Phosphates, 800 size
for 75c.
Panopeptin. $50 size for 75c.
Stearn's Cod Liver Oil. with pepton-
ale Of iron S1-0o size for 75c-
Wampoles Cod Liver Oil. s1-0o size
for &c
Harters Iron Tonic, $50 size for 75c-
Trummers Extract Of Malt. S1-o0 size
for 75c-
Railways Renovating ResoIvent, $1.o0
size for Sc
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
A Neighborbood Party.

Mr.. and Mrs w J. HeaIy entertained
a number of their old Topeka aVenu7
Taiehbors at delightfully."- informal
Tsarty Tuesday evening at their new
home on Harrison street The penny
T71IzzIe was one of the amusements, ana
Miss Priscilla. Alexander won the prize
Tba remainder of the evening was spent
in music and an impromptu cake %aIk-
The decorations of the tables on Wnlcn
refreshments were served were carna-
rfons and vioIets and each guest was
gwen a fragrant little nosegaE as a
souvenir
The invited guests were DR.. ana MIS-
C A Mcclure, Mr. and MIS- James
Rrier. Mr. and Mrs David Palmer, Mr.
and Mrs s S. Foster. Mrs J. B.
THOMPSON, Mrs Reid Alexander. Mrs
DooIittle. Mrs. LeoIa Foster, Mrs w b
Gibson. Miss Mary Thompson MISS
Priscilla Alexander, Miss Goe, Mr..
strong. Mr. w A Alexander. Mr. Fred
Gibson and Professor Heck
The Tuesday Evening Whist Club
The Tuesday Evening Whist club was
delightfully."- entertained Tuesday even
ing by Miss Helen Noon at her home
On Monroe street. Miss Rosamond Hor-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
Unbleached Cotton, &c.
TAKE THE TROUBLE TO READ THIS LIST OF BARGAINS !!
Stand and Table Covers

Stand and Table Covers
Slightly stained-)
Stand Covers worth SOC for 25e.
Table Govers worth $l5 Tor &c &c
SILK THREAD.
Perfect)
80 dozen. 50 yard Spool Silk assorted
81 dozen. yard Embroidery silk. as
sorted colOrs, at 1oc dozen
Ladies' MackintosheS.
gust as gS2odI as svsr2 nn
s. 80. chOcie for s.. 50.
2 LADIES' Mackintoshes worth 81 to
3 Ladies Mackntoshes worth s125 to
8, choice 45c-
LADIES' JACKETS.
Reen wet onIy.)
Is Assorted Styles in Ladies' Jackets.
% Assorted Styles in Ladies Jackets,
worth up 20 $4-0O, for Sc
2 Long Beaver Cloaks, worth $500.
4s ladies' Black BrocateI Half Wool
Dress Skirts, worth up TO 200. choice
5 pairs Portieres. were 500 to $4-oo,
I75 balls Assorted Crochet Cotton
SO yards veIveteen Binding, assorted
coIors. were 31zc yard. for &c
24S spooIs so yard spool Cotton, were
e Infants Crocheted Zephyr Sacks.
choice 25c-
IS assorted Muffs. were $50 to $500,
for soc 10 s1-75.
T51 pairs Mems and Boys Suspenders,
worth up to CSC, choice 10c-
Al Ladies Leather Belts, were Iocs
15c and and sc choice SC
% White Muslin Aprons, were &c,
for 10c.
2-yard Satin SaSheS. were go
each. for SOC -.
$50 yards Colored Tarlatan, was 1oc
and 15c, for &c.
SOAPS.
gross Toilet Soap, worth &c, for &c,
or for &C
cases Lenox Washing Soap at &C.
(Linnit -
cases sc size Wool Soap at &c. or
for SC
: gross WOodbury's Facial Soap at
15c.
gross 1Oc Shaving Soap at &C.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
Notions and Sundries.

dozen Assorted Plated Match Safes
worth sc for 15c.
So dozen Metal Soap Boxes worth
dozen Horsehide Razor Straps
dozen Fancy Ticking School Bags
dozen Assorted Hair Brushes worth
dozen Assorted Hair Brushes worth
up to 2oc, for 10c-
10 dozen Assorted Tooth Brushes
worth UP to 55c. for 10c-
n dozen Assorted Tooth Brushes,
worm [dz up 20 doc, for C,b &C .,, ?,
Z dozen Assorted Combs. worth up
Is good Slate Pencils for 1c.
105 Double Noiseless States (6x0
4 Double NoiseIess States (Sx12) for
10c-
dozen cases Fine Cold Cream.
: dozen ParkeTs Face Powder at &C.
A lot. Of 5 Bottle SteriIizers, worth 81
dozen brushes for cleaning steril-
8 dozen Baby Hair Brushes. worth
up TO Soc for 10 and 15c.
! dozen Long Bicycle Brushes at 1oc-
so boxes japanese TOothpicks at 1c
Red Seal Tetlow's Swans Down. sc
Tetlow's Gossamer Powder, sc size
Mannen's Talcum Powder. 17c. for
soc
20 lib packages Fine Absorbent Cot
ton worth sc for 1Oc.
so Assorted Pocketbooks, 1c, &c. sc
Is packs 15c and sc Playing Cards.
10c and 15c-
I40 Harmonicas, 5, Is and sc. for SC
Is dozen Mems Night Shirts worth
up TO 75c at 39c-
1 dozen Ladies Outing Flannel Night
Gowns. were sc. for 4Sc-
Is Mems Colored Shirts. were soc,
75c and 81 choice for sc and Sc
"a Mems Union Suits, were 55c ana
SOC. for Iec and 25c-
II Ladies WooIsn Shawls. were s. to
4 Mems Drilling Drawers, were sc
to soc, at -19c.
PATENT nEDICINES.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
PATENT nEDICINES.

1000 packages Laxative Bromo-Qui-
nine sc size. direct from the jobbers,
and perfect. 13c, or for &c
Dr. Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure. SIS size for sSc-
Dr. Warmers Safe Diabetes Cure,
SIS size for Sc
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
SILK THREAD.

80 dozen. 50 yard Spool Silk. assorted
C0IorS, at Sc
81 dozen, yard Embroidery SILK as
sorted coIors, at 10c q dozen
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23
Ladies' Mackintoshes.

(Just as good as ever.)
Ladies' MackintOsheS worth $50 TO
S. 50, chOcie for 1895.
y Ladies' MackintoSheS worth 81 TO
$, choice for s. 90
Ladies Mackintoshes worth s1-Z to
s. choice 75c-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-23

tSlSnuE sCAn5O)
s Stand Covers worth SOC for 25e.
3 Table Covers worth S15 for 75c.
8 Table Covers worth 81 IS for SSc.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-15

TO thought L was in love with
Adele. Yes, Clarice, men often make
fools of themselves by loving with their
eyes. Until yesterday I hadn't sense to
know what a precious jewel was near me
all these months" And George Emerson
told Clarice Whist he had overheard in the
summer house.
"Will you be my wife, ClariceP' he
asked as he drew her toward him.
Yes" she whispered, hiding her blush
ing face On his shoulder.
Just then Il ~footstep sounded in the hall.
Somebody was coming, and Clarice hastily
disengaged herself from her lovers en-
brace and fed from the room. AS she
stepped out in the hall she met Adele,
but she hurried past her, not daring to
trust herself to speak.
George Emerson was standing where
Clarice had left him. when Adele entered
the room.
Her eyes were downcast and her beauti-
ful face was the picture Of sorrow as she
walked over to him and laid her hand on
his arm.
George, I've been wretched since I
parted with you yesterday. I've been
watching for your coming all the morn
ing. | want to tell you that l have
changed my mind
$50 have l, Miss Rivers. 1 am going
to marry Clarice Mallory"
Miss Rivers feelings can better be i'm
sgined than described Exchange
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-15
SPORTS and
SPORTSMEN.
Jersey City Baseball Club
Plays a Great Game and
Defeats Meridens.
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN
Club Runs-Greenville Bowl
ing Tourney Ended-Club
Day Handball.

Over 500 people saw the game yester-
day at the West End grounds, between
the Jersey City Club and the Meridens,
champions of the Connecticut State
League. The Jersey City team won by a
score of 8 to l in one of the best games
of ball ever seen in this city. The local
nine put up a very pretty exhibition.
They played together like machinery and
had but two errors, which. however. cost
nothing. The Meridens played good ball,
but found themselves up against a puzzle
in Terry, which they failed to solve. He
gave them six hits and was very strong.
Out OF the first ten balls he pitched nine
were strikes. His support was excellent
and the crowd left. only after the last
man was retired. fully satisfied. That the
team made a big hit with the public can
not be doubted
Jersey City went 10 the bat first with
f. Smith UP, Wilson took his hot one and
threw him out at first. A pop fly 10 Diehl
finished Coyle and Sullivan struck out.
Buckley made three vain attempts at
Terry's twist. Day nailed Wilson's
grounder and beat him to first. Smith
got OF third and an error and scored on
Winpaugh's hit. Winpaegh stopped at
second.
f. Smith sent a pretty one up in the
air and got first on an error. He stole
second. Leonard was caught out on j
fly TO Jones and 3ernard's Two base hit
sent Smith home. While Bernard fell by
the wayside at third. There was no more
scoring by the Meridens though they got
near 1t three times and were prevented
fromdoing the trick only by two beautiful
double plays. In the sixth inning Jones
walked 10 first and Rivers sent a hot one
to Leonard, who was playing a very
pretty game. He stopped 1t and that
great swing of his sent it to Smith with
speed to burn. Jones was Logging it to
third for all he was worth. Smith threw
back to Leonard and Jones was just nail
ed. In the eight Winpaugh walked to
first. Jones tried to bunt and failed three
times, so he was out. Rivers hit to Ber-
nard who picked it off the ground and
threw Rivers out at second. T. Smith
ripped it to Leonard and Winpaugh was
caught. Bernard's second assist kept
Foutz from scoring IN the last inning,
Foutz was on second after Diehl left
third, put out, and Buckley was up. He
hit to Bernards's far field and the young
ster threw it direct TO Woods, who nailed
Foutz an inch from the rubber.
In the seventh Leonard got a hit and
was pushed to second by Days sacrifice.
Bernard hit to Jones and went too far in
trying to reach second. Leonard scored
on this hit. Smith ran very hard in the
last inning and scored. The scores
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-15
BOARD of
(omcial Proceedings.)

Pursuant to the provisions of an act,
entitled IAN act to provide for Boards of
Education in the cities of this State"
the Board of Education of Jersey City,
N. j., met in the Assembly Chamber,
City Hall, Monday evening, May /, 1899.
The Board was called to order by the
Clerk.
The following communication certified
to by the City Clerk. was received, read
and fled
Jersey City, N. J., May list. 1899.
Mr.. James ]. Wiseman:-
Dear Sir-I am directed by His Honor
the Mayor to inform you that under and
by virtue of the provisions of an Act
entitled A Act to provide for Boards
of Education in the cities of this State"
approved April 1st, 1885, he has appointed
the Board of Education:-
Direetor-at-Large, Mr.. james f. HUI
shizer, Jr., to succeed Mr.. T. j. higgins.
First Ward-Mr. August Succow, to
succeed Mr.. John Nimmo.
Second Ward-Mr. P j. Kennedy, to
succeed Mr.. John ]. Mooney.
Third Ward-Mr. John H.. Ward, to sue
coed Mr.. William Fl. Quinn.
Sixth Ward-Mr. Chas. o.. Barker. to
succeed Mr.. John J.. Broderick.
Seventh Ward-Mr. George f. Witt. to
succeed Mr. Joseph F. Finn.
Eighth Ward-Mr. Walter k. Birdsall,
to succeed Mr.. Joseph l.. Firm.
Ninth Ward-Mr, John j. Cullen, to
succeed Mr.. G. Herbert Rice.
Tenth Ward-Mr. George M. Culver, to
succeed Mr.. Frank Gallery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-15
KICKED HIS WIFE FOR IS CENTS
S~tapleton Accused Her OF Stealing
It and Seriously Hurt Her.

For attempting the life of his wife.
Ellen, james Stapleton. thirty-four years
old, of Ne. 40 Henderson street, was
locked up in the Second Precinct police
station by Detective Clark. late Saturday
night. The assault committed upon Mrs.
Stapleton, was caused by the mysterious
disappearance of fifteen cents from her
husbands pockets.
Stapieton has been out of employment
for several months. Saturday night he
came home drunk and lay down to sleep,
on a sofa in the kitchen. After sleeping
several hours he awoke. Going through
his pockets Stapleton found twenty cents.
He told his wife that he had thirty-five
cents when he lay down and accused her
of taking the difference. Mrs. Stapleton
denied the accusation. IN the excitement
which followed he struck her violently in
the face. She fell to the floor and lay
there in a semi-conscious condition. sta
pleton, in his half drunken stuper. then
proceeded to kick the unfortunate woman
about. the floor.
Neighbors hearing the seuffle ran our 20
summon assistance. Detective Clark was
standing on the corner. The officer ran
into the house and found Stapleton still
kicking his wife. Clark took hold of
Stapleton and told him he was under ar
rest. Stapleton then began to abuse the
officer. He was quickly brought to his
senses and taken to the station, where
he was locked up.
Mrs. Stapleton was in a pitiful condition
this morning when she appeared in court.
Her eyes were blackened and her face
was badly cut. She pleaded for her hus-
bands release, but the court decided to
hold Stap1eton for further examination.