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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Mr.. E. l.. Stuckey, who has been
clerk on the q & ] for some time past,
spent day or two in the early part
of this week with Colfax friends. The
u & has been sold to the Red River
Valley railroad, commonly called the
Edenborn railroad, to be run in con-
nection with that road.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Bargain in Sewing Machines.
New South Sewing Machine, brand
new, three drawers and full set OF at
tachments, for $50. New Home Sew
ing Machine, brand new, six drawers,
and full set OF attachments, for $25.
Apply at the CHRONICLE OFFICE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Rev. F. d. Van valkenburgh will
hold services in the court house to-
night, and on Sunday, assisted by
Rev. John Paul. The latter will
preach to-nIght at z p. M, and Rev.
F. d. Van valkenburgh will preach
his farewell sermon Sunday at IL a.
m. All are invited.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14
NOTICE.

Fourth Judicial District Court, Grant
Parish, Louisiana.
Succession of L. McNeely, deceased.
TO Whom it pacy Concern:
Notice is hereby given that j. H.
McNeely executor ofabove succession,
has fled his final account therein. II
opposition thereto is not fled within
ten days from the publication hereof,
said final account win be homologat-
ed and said executor discharged &C.
cording to law.
Witness the Hon. M. F. Machen,
Judge Of said Court, this Dec. Goth,
1898. W. L. SHAcKELFoRD,
isEAL.i Clerk 4th District Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14
To Confederate Soldiers.

Colfax, La, Nov. 2, 1898.
] offer my services free of all charges
to any Confederate soldier or soldiers
widow who desires to apply for pension.
The amount set apart for pensions is
small; and the distressed condition of a
large number of these old soldiers, and
their widows, calls for every dime allow
ed them by law.
Widows whose husbands died since
June LIST, 1865, do not come under the
law. w. L. SHACKEL FORD,
Clerk District Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14
Notice to IIomestea.,ers.

Notices OF Final Proof viii be pub
lished in THE CoLFAx CHRONICLE for
$50. The law gives homesteaders
the right to select the paper in which
their advertisements shall be publish
ed. Only half price (S1.50) will be
charged for this advertising in this
paper untilfurther notice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders,
are just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but med
icine and the best in use to put horse
in prime condition. Price, Is cents per
package. For sale by j. II. McNeely.
Colfax; Bush & Randolph. Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

We understand that the contract
for boring the artesian well in Colfax
has been let to the Hart Well Compa-
ny, of Plaquemine, La, and that
work on the same win commence at
an early day and be prosecuted with
yigOr.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Mr.. Sam. A. Crawford, one of VIM
fields prominent attorneys, was a
pleasant visitor Sunday at the City
Hotel. He was enroute to Willis,
Tex, where on the 10th inst. he ''took
unto himself one of Texas fairest
ladies, Miss Leila Smith. He will To-
cate in that city and we wish him
much ess.-Natchitoches Popu-
list.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Cistern Building ana Repairing.
Cisterns dug and all kinds of Chimney
repairing done at moderate rates by
James Monroe. He guarantees his work
to stand. He lives on Firenzi plantation
near Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14
La Grippe successfully Treatcd

La Grippe Successfully Treated.
Il have Just recovered from the second
attack of la grippe this year." says Mr..
JAS. A. Jones. publisher of the Leader,
Mexia, Texas. I'm the latter case used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and
think with considerable success, only be-
ing in bed little over two days against
ten days for the former attack. The Sec
ond attack ! am satisfied would have
bean equally AZ bad az the first but for
the use Of this remedy de had to go to
bed in about six hours after being struck
with il, while in the first case was able
to attend to business about two days be.
fore getting down." For sale by j. H.
McNeely, Colfsx, La; Bush 4 Randolph,
Paramount, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

DR.. W. A. Jones, who went to New
Orleans last Sunday, for the purpose
of taking post graduate course in
the Tulane medical college, having
some business matters to arrange, re-
turned home yesterday, and has not
as yet decided when he will return to
take the desired course.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Mr.. j. N. Fletcher spent two or
three days in Colfax this week. He
informs us that he has rented out his
place, and expects to arrange his af-
fairs to move to Oklahoma about
February LIST.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14
Notice to Subscribers.

FROM and after November 1, 1888,
subscription to the CoLFAx CHRONICLE
will BE reduced TO one dollar. All
subscribers not more than six months
in Arrears who pay up by that time
will be given the benefit of this rate
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14
Enginc and Boiler for Sale.

An 8-horse Engine and Boiler, will
be sold for $3.50, on good terms to
responsible party. For particulars
apply to T. Nj. Wells on Grants
Point, or at the
CHRONICLE OFFICE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Rev. H. 8 Johns is expected to fill
his first appointment in Colfax on
Sunday at IL q. m. and at night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Mrs. Allie Arye, a cousin OF Capt. c.
III. Teal, has been aguest at his house
for the past week or ten days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Mr.. ]. @. Long made trip to Prov
meal on Tuesday, combining business
and pleasure, and returned Oh Thurs
day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

DR.. r. E. Jackson came down on
last Monday and has been the guest
ofhis daughter, Mrs. Jno. A. Williams,
this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Mr.. R. HfsWilliamson is building
q commodious barn and liverystable
on his lot adjoining the jail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

The town council is getting in lot
Of good bridge lumber to renovate
the bridges at the street crossings in
Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

For overworked girls and feeble WON
On, Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tab
let's are natures greatest boon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

To relieve mental worry, cure despon-
dency and give refreshing sleep, use Sim
mons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Mr.. Robt. Irwin will begin O three
months public school at Rock Hill on
Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Morning sickness. or nausea from preg
nancy. is dispelled by Simmons Squav
Vine Wine or Tablets.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

II you want a bargain in sewing
machines be sure to call at the Chron-
icle office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

II irritable, out of sorts, depressed in
spirits, havs dull headache. take few
doses DIR. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine
for quick relief.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

To subdue nervous iTritability, neural-
gia, hysteria, st. Vltus' Hlance, use Sim-
mons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

An S-horse engine and boiler viii be
sold ON good terms. See advertise
ment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14
10 AL DOT S

MIR. E. A. Mathis gave us an appre-
ciated call last Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Mr.. j. P. Hadnot nov has his Office
With Mr.. ]. Z. Dunn in the court house.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-14

Colfax, La, Dec. 81, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that will ap-
ply to the Honorable Board of Pardons
for pardon from the conviction of horse
stealing at the last term of court for
Grant parish. BARNEY BRADY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
HOW TO HOLD UP SKIRTS.
Precise Rules Laid Down for Parf-
sian Women to Follow.


From the Baltimore Sun.
Paris, Jan. 22.-The Seine has been ris-
ing 1t has already overlooked its banks
at several points and threatens to flood
the exposition grounds and put stop to
all work.
In the city the rain has kept the streets
like shallow rivers of mud. Ali this gives
an appropriate touch to the discussion of
how women ought to hold their skirts out
of the mud when walking. lie Gil Bias
lays down very precise rules on this point.
As a matter of fact, the real Parisienne
rarely walks, unless she is an anglomaniac
or goes in for short walks, when she wears
common-sense costumes, which give her
no trouble.
It appears, however, that to be really
smart-whch is a word that has taken the
place of chic-a woman must take her
skirt at the right side, gathering up the
folds in a sort of half-closed fan. Of
course, she must be dantily shod, though
she must just hint at that fact without
disclosing it too plainly.
Nine. Adam, directress- of the Revue
B!eu, is held up as a sort of model of dis
tinction and elegance. Sarah Bernhardt
and Nine Rejane are both respectfully
alluded to. although they are said 10 have
a subtle sonnet thing in their way of holding
their skirts thai stamp them as belonging
to the word whose views stop just on the
right side of stTait-lacedness.
On the other hand, Mile. Lucie Faure,
the Duchess g Uzes and the Queen Regent
of Spain apparently don't come up to the
standard of correctness laid down for the
truly smart" They are not sufficiently
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
CEORCIA END o
" o FLORIDA.

inks, yacht clubs, electric lights, etc.
Miami is strictly in it.
The Tobacco Growers Association will
hold business meeting at Lake City on
Friday of next week, Jan. 81 All members
are earnestly requested 10 attend this
meeting as there are matters of vital i'm
portance to each grower which will be
discussed at this meeting
After the trial of Arthur T. Feaster for
mer treasurer of Brevard county, for the
embezzlement of state funds amounting to
more than $1,000, it was discovered that
he was not an embezzler at all, but had
simply made mistake in his books, which
he had not been able 10 locate. The YER
dict was not guilty.
Volusia Record: There is a move on foot
for the establishment of sugar refinery
at Jacksonville, and it is to be hoped that
the effort viii be successful Every enter
prising business man of the metropolis
should be interested in the matter, for il
would be a big thing for the future pros
perity and growth of Jacksonville. What
the state needs Is an activity in the estab-
lishment of manufacturing industries of
various kinds
Jacksonville Metropolis: S. L. Earle,
superintendent of the city garbage crema-
tory, said to-day that he had burned 1O2
sick and crippled horses and mules in the
garbage crematory that belonged to the
government and brought here with the
troops. Mr.. Earle estimates the cost OF
cremation at about 30 cents each, and says
that he would like to collect ISL from
some government official but he did not
know just how TO get at them, as they
had al. left the state. He may make a
descent upon the treasury department.
H. C. Wimberly a prominent merchant,
met with quite an accident at Highland
Saturday. Some boys had gun that they
could not work, and spoke to Mr.. VIM
berly in reference to il. He asked if it
was loaded. The reply was yes. He ad
vised them to shoot the load out They
could not do so, and handed the gun TO
him for that purpose. Mr.. Wimberly fired
the gun when it blew out at the tube.
filling his face with powder marks and
injuring his eyes. Mr.. Wimbery's eyes
give him intense pain, but no permanent
injury is anticipated.
state convention of the stockmen of
Florida is called to meet in Kissimmee on
Tuesday Feb TO consider the advisable.
ily OF forming state organization, that
shall secure among other things a better
mutual understanding and cooperation
among stockmen, better protection for the
industry placing the interest on a surer
business footing, purifying the ranges OF
the curse of cowstealing and kindred Of
lenses, and securing needed legislation on
the subject of marks and brands, pasture
fences, burning the woods. All local organ
cations of stockmen, boards of county COM
missoners, mayors and councils of cities
and towns boards of trade and other COM
mercial bodies are hereby requested to send
strong delegations TO this meeting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25

OFFICIAL.
LIQUOR LICENSE,


City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
ell, Savannah, Ca, Jan. ID, 1S99.-The fol-
lowing applications to retail liquor for
year 1899 were read at meeting of Council
Jan. H. 1899, and referred to the commit
tee of the whole.
WIN. P. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council.
Aron. Dan A., 16 Barnard street
Bulcken John, northeast corner Alice and
West Broad.
Barbour, ]. f. s., northwest corner West
Broad and Henry.
Bunger, H. H., 1916 Ogeechee road.
Barlow, S., 211 Houston street.
Boley NJ, northwest corner Broughton
and Barnard.
Brown Bros, Anderson and East Broad
Beckmann, George, 112 Whitaker, corner
Broughton lane
Beckroge, W, 602 West Broad.
Brown, W., northeast corner East Broad
and Liberty.
Christopher, George 1O2 West Broad.
Cunningham, r. W, northwest corner
East Broad and Taylor.
Cannon, William. II Bay street. east.
Cooley, T., northeast corner River and
West Broad.
Decker & sheftaH. 25 Barnard
Denmark, ]. M, 57S Zubly corner Poplar
Deignan Daniel, 63S Indian.
Freelong, F., IS Reynolds, corner Bay.
Fox, Gustave, 81 and % Broughton, east
Fisher j. F., northeast corner River and
Fahm.
Groot, Theodore. Liberty and Jefferson.
Goldn, s., & Co.., northeast corner Bar
uard and st. Julian.
Hesse H., 1876 West Broad.
Heath, C. p, 1886 Jefferson corner Charl-
ton.
Horrigan, ]. J., southwest corner Bryan
and Houston.
Hansen, Christian, Thunderbolt road and
toll gate.
Hart, ]. H.. corner Drayton and Estm
avenue.
Harm J. D., 624 Bolton, east.
Jones, j. e., southwest corner Bay and
Fahm
Lyons, ]. & Co. northeast corner Brough-
ton and Whitaker.
Kain, NJ. F., 81 West Broad. corner River
Kiene, Herman, 208 Broughton. west
I.uerssen A. Mrs, southeast corner West
Broad and Henry.
Lang, Nicholas. 80 Barnard.
Lane, James PIP Price.
Lange, H., Price and Zones lane. aa
Lange, H.. West Broad and Perry.
Meyer, ]. T.. 5n Sims.
Moore, w. b., zubly and St Gaul.
Meyer, J. r. 2O1 Bay. east.
Mcbride, T. F., 525 Bay. east
Mcclure, James, corner Fahm and Olive
O'Byrne, James, northwest corner Bay
and Montgomery.
Prenty, Mrs. NJ. A., southeast corner Nc
Donough and East Broad.
Rackstraw, H., GIT Bay.
shearouse & saffold 424 Congress. west.
Stomens. Fl. j., northeast corner Ogle-
thorpe avenue and East Broad.
Shuman, ]. c., 617 Broughton, east
Schwarz, c., Lovers lane, near Waters
road.
Stem, D., southwest corner Whitaker and
Second avenue.
SEMINARS, Fred, northeast corner Ander.
son and Whitaker.
Suffer, Henry, 32i Liberty.
Sullivan, j. j.. 80 Bryan, east.
Stern, Max, Is Broughton, east
Traub, H., So West Broad
Wallace w. NJ, TO transfer from corner
Bolton and Waters road to northwest
corner East Broad and Harris.
Watson & Powers. De Soto Hotel.
Weltz W. & Co.. Congress and West
Broad.
Woods, A. H., 2l2 West Broad. &C.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
NAVAL STORE9.

Spirits Turpentine-Buyers started out
by bidding / cent below Yesterdays mar
ket and succeeded i'm making Some pur-
chases at 80 cents. The price was too low
for the factors and there were no offer
ings. Later there was a demand at X
cent higher, with no sales reported.
Az the Board Of Trade, at the first call,
the market was bulletined firm at 80 cents
bid, with sales of 1853 casks. AZ the last
call, the market closed firm az 1912 cents
bid, with no sales reported.
Rosin-A fair demand continued for
rosin to-day and the sales were quite
large. There was no change in the quo
tations. At the first call. at the Board Of
Trade, the reported sales were 1919 bar
rels There were no sales reported at
the close. The quotations were as fol-
1oues
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
FLORIDA.

packing house at Sanford formerly
USED by j. E. Pace was destroyed by fire
sunday morning
Inc Florida Naval Stores and Commits
son Company has been formed at Jack
,1nVl-e with capital of 100000. and with
wi C' h. Rogers as president
Ihe Miami Yacht Club will soon have a
''o mouse built. 1t viii be similar to the
"e az Palm Beach. As soon as the CLUB
s us rules and regulations completed
III, 7dltd viii be given that will surprise
me natives.
ana Mrs. Thomas Walker of St Au-
s's'"e came near being asphyxlated by
IN gas on Saturday. They awoke just
'ne TO raise a window. after which
,a't 'u unconscious. The fresh air soon
revived them. syn
9'hee the fire at Brooksville which su,a,r
large part Of the business portion
t5,, ,ae town. many drummers have been
w. uying to put in new stocks of goods
mon s'nesS houses destroyed will be
promptly rebuilt.
'oHpa and New Orleans Transpor.
W. ''O Company has been organized FL
or, '' wa ny Commodore John Miller. Rob.
A.. ro-se ana Capt. Fred Thompson. All
IN, 1llDa people and understand tbe
'sI.0''at'on business thoroughly.
Ga. -. Aey West Saturday night three men
o Sy,'e' the dry goods store of ]. w. Carey
before a't re-. of about $1,000 worth OF goods
Wara they were detected. The goods
by ~ "'erward found in room occunied
cspe ,ht men, but the burglars were not
E, reported that the poles will be set
,,,-,. 'e" days and the wires placed IN
lml yyi, LOT the lighting of the city Of Mi
works 'ii electric lights. With water
sewerage telephone lines, golf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
LOCKED UP WITH MAD DOG.
Electrician Has Desperate Battle
in smau Room.


Newburgh, n. Y, Jan. 22.-C,arence b.
Reynolds, an electrician on the Flshkill
& Matieawan Electric Railroad, went to
the room used as his workshop this
morning and locked the door on the in
side.
A large black watchdog had followed
him into the room and soon began snap
ping. snarling and frothng at the mouth.
Finally the dog made spring for Rey
nolds throat He stepped to one side and
the dog fell on the floor. Reynolds then
made an attempt 10 get to the door, but
the dog flew at him.
REYNOLDS leaped on a table and kicked
the dog repeatedly in the head. Finally
he secured a heavy wrench, which was
hanging on a nail and dealt the dog
blow on the head which stunned it, He
then got a revolver from an adjoining
room and killed the animal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25

MOney-Market steady.
Foreign Exchange The market is
steady. The following are the Savannah
quotations: Commercial, demand, 81. s1k
sixty days. Aak; ninety days, 81 sO3s :
francs, Paris and Havre, sixty days, 5.2S%
SWISS, sixty days, 5.29A; marks, Sixty
days, SO 1916
Domestic Exchange-Steady; banks are
buying at par and selling as follows:
Amounts up to SIS, 10 cents; s25 to $50. Is
cents; $50 to 500, 20 cents; $500 TO $500, X
per cent. premium; 800 to $1,000 at X per
cent. premium; 81 900 and over, 81 per ST.
600.
Sccurlties-The demand Is not so urgent
for investments.
Stocks and Bonds-state bonds-Georgia
3iA per cent bonds of 1880, 10 bid, III ask
ed; Georgia 3h per cent. due 1915. los
bid, asked; Georgia AZ per cent bonds,
1915, 12i bid, 122 asked; Georgia 4 per cent.
due 1920, 1i6 bid. 1i9 asked; South Carolina
4l5s. 1l5 bid 116 asked.
city Bonds-Atlanta AZ per cent. 1923.
JOG bid asked; Augusta 3lA. 1928, 1914
bid, f02 asked Augusta W, co. ~ va,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25

the wings of a bird"'
DON'T" protested her husband. Don't
wish for the wings OF bird. If you had
them some other woman would probably
be wearing them on her hat before the
season is over."-Washington Star.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25

Charleston. S. G., Jan. 2i-Turpenine
market firm. 42e: sales none. Rosin steady
and unchanged; sales, none.
Wilmington. N. c., Jan. 24.-Splrits tur-
pentine nothing doing, prices unchanged,
receipts 4S casks Rosin firm, 30 and 9jc :
receipts 1903. Crude turpentine firm, 81 35fp
1.40; receipts none. Tar steady, $l10; re-
ceipts 3S2.
New York Jan. 2I-Rosin dun at $1.35.
Turpentine easy at 43043Mc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
DOWNWARD TREND OF SPIRITS.
RIVERS BIDDING BELOW THE
PRICE ASKED BY FACTORS.
Sales Limited at the DecIine-Hosin
Market Firm and Unchanged-Cot-
ton steady and UnchnnGed-Othcr
Markets Quiet aud steady.

Savannah Jan. A-The local election
perhaps, had an influence on the markets
to-day, inasmuch as the transaction in
the leading departments were very light.
Cotton remained steady with sales of 34S
bales. There was a weakness In the spir-
its turpentine market and the price was
bid down. Rosin was firm and uuchang-
ed The following resume of the different
markets will show the tone and the quo
tations at the close to-day:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
COTTON.

There was a fair demand for spot cot
ton to-day, but the transactions were
light. At each call, at the Cotton tx
change. the market was bulleuned steady
and unchanged The sales were 1856 bales,
IS bales and 1877 bales at the three calls,
respectively.
The following were the official spot quo
tations at the close of the market at the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-09
Police Think They Have Captured
"SIippery MerricI."

Detectives Murnane and Sweeney made
a notable capture at the state fair
grounds about II o'clock last night in the
person of man who gave his name as
George Walker but whom the police be-
lieve to be slippery Merrick, Chicago
pickpocket, with d wide reputation.
When arrested Walker had just secured
q watch from a fair visitor, and when
searched at the station three timepieces
were found IN his possession.
The detectives were at the fair ground
ell day and had sent five men known to be
workers" outside the gates. There had
been several reports of pickpockets, and
Murnane and Sweeney kept a close watch
On the crowds that congregated around
the street cars just before the gates
closed
One individual in particular attracted
their attention, and they watched him
closely finally catching him in the act
Of extracting watch from the pocket of
an old gentleman, who, with his wife,
was boarding a car for Minneapolis. The
man was immediately placed under ar
rest, and the victim. who was crowding
on the car in blissfuF Inconsistencies,
was notified Of his loss. He proved to be
A X. Clapsider. whose home is at Car
ruth, To-. and who Is staying temporarily
in Minneapolis.
The man arrested was taken to the
station in a street car. He gave the
name of George Walker, which is believed
to be an alias On his person were three
watches, one gold and two silver, besides
complete disguise. He was locked up
on charge of grand larceny, and Mr.
CIapsider announced that he would re-
main in the city to prosecute the case.