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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.
jury Finally Selected in the Frank
Carson Case.

A jury Finally Selected in the Frank
Carson Case.
Special Correspondence of the Standard.
Boulder, April 21.--The trial of Frank
Carson for the murder of Henry Dahl
man was resumed in the district court
here this morning before Judge Parker
and with a large attendance of specta-
tors. 7. T. Lyon, county attorney,
Judge w. Y. Pemberton of Butte and
j. A. Walsh of Helena appeared for the
state, and r. r. Purcell and j. NJ.
Clements of Helena and w. l.. Hay of
Boulder We're for the defendant The
prisoner does not appear to be a. all
disconnected by the grave charge
brought against him, that of murder
in the first degree. His relatives pres
ent We're his wife and young son, his
sisters, Mrs. Hungate and Mrs. Hard
esty, and Mr.. Hardesty. A total of 1l5
jurors have been called in the case
and the names of but four remained in
the box when the jury was secured at
noon. The prosecution exhausted it's
five peremptory challenges and the de-
Tense used eight of its ten, large
number of jurors being disqualified
from having talked about and formed
an opinion regarding the case, and
against the infection of the death pen
atty in case of a conviction for murder
| in the degree charged.
The jury that will try the case is
composed of George Harwood of Will
low Creek. a rancher; John T. Murphy
of Gregory, miner; IT. r. Thompson
of jefferson, a rancher: Peter Nelli-
gan of Alhambra, a miner; Frank
| MINER of Cold Springs, rancher:
Thomas Jones of Alhambra. mine
owner; Chris Mockel of Elkhorn. a
millman; w. N. Davidson of Cold
| Springs, a rancher; Charles Dunges of
| Wickes, a miner; H. B. Trip of Basin
miner; S. Southworth of Basin. a
carpenter; L. O. Osborne of Basin. a
| carpenter.
Witnesses called and sworn for the
prosecution are Otto Riedel. Al Riedel
Phil Smith, Tracy Blair, John Berg
man, DIR. L. A. Nawter, DR.. T. J. Muir
ray of Butte, Brush Beckwith, Beck
Barteau and F. N Smith.
At this point defendants attorney
made an objection to the Introduction
of evidence on the ground that the in
formation did not charge a public of
| Tense and did not show malice afore
thought. Objection overruled.
| Dr. Murray was the first witness
| called. He testified to having beer
| summoned to see the deceased. Henry
| Dahlman. He found the patient at hi!
| home unconscious. There was a de
preston in the skull. and the condition
| of the patient indicated a compression
of the BRAIN He opened the skull b,
chiseling and found a hemorrhage o
the brain tissues, which he considered
fatal He believed that Dahlman
skull was a little thinner than that o
the average man.
Dr. VaWter was the next witness. ii
testified as to Dahlman being brough
to his office for trea tment and as to tn
nature of his wounds; that the condi
ton of the wound at the top of tn
head indicated a blow and was suffi
GENTLY severe to cause depression
of the skull and compression ant
hemorrhage of the brain.
The case will no doubt consume tn
rest of the week and possibly longer
as besides the ten witnesses for tn
prosecution, the defense has about tn
same number
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Notice of Administrators Sale of Personal
ProDerty.


Notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of an
order of the District court of the First judicial
district of the state of Montana, in and for the
county of Lewis and Clarke, made and entered
the seventeenth day of April 1899 in the matter
of the estate of Lille McGraw, deceased, the
undersigned Edward l. Zimmerman, administra
tor of the estate will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, at the directors
room of tho Union Bank and Trust company, in
the city of Helena, county of Lewis and Clarke,
state of Montana the said place having been
designated AS public place for tho sale of said
property. the following described property:
Two mond-mounted bracelets, sixteen small
and five large diamonds each; one sold-mounted
carbuncle necklace sets and one gold sovereign
charm; ono gold diamond crescent pin with
safety guard chain, six diamonds; one fourteen
carat ladies' Elgm watch, gold. No 4S6305, with
| short tiger chain; one eighteen carat Waitham
watch Royal No 1iS4145; one ladies Victoria
chain, with diamond tiagron three diamonds;
one ladies' diamond set, tiara brooch, twelve
diamonds and one opal and gold harpin; one
cluster diamond ring and imitation emerald CEN
ter; one single set wire diamond ring (small);
one large diamond solitaire ring, wire shank set
| ting heaviest diamond; one large diamond ring.
| wire shank setting, screw top; two diamond
rings, third in weight, wire settings on whitest
| diamond ring, wire setting; one pair diamond
| ear rings tsolitaire); one pin setting; two ear
ring settings one collar button setting.
The said sale will take pace at 10 o'clock of
| May II, 1899 wednesday,, and will continue
until Il o'clock and then adjourn until 2 o'clock
and continue until 1 o'clock of said day. In the
event that said sale is not completed the first
day, the same will be continued and adjourned
| to the following day days and will continue
| during the said hours herein mentioned from day
| to day until said sale shall be completed, at the
| place above designated.
| Parties desiring to bid on the above property
| can see the at the directors room of the
| Union Bank and Trust company on the 10Th and
| 10Th days of May. 1899, between the hours of
10 o clock to IL o'clock and from o'clock to
| o'clock Of each of said days. Parties desiring u
| special time st at which they desire to examine
the same can call at the law Office of Albert l..
| Loeb. attorney for said estate, rooms 2O6 and
2O7 Granite block, Helena, Montana, and leave
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Double Train Service

The Northern Pacific railway is the
only line operating the double daily
train service between Butte and ST.
Paul. Trains run solid via Butte, which
enables both first and second-class pas
sengers to make the trip to st. Paul
without change: to Chicago, st. Louis
and all intermediate points with only
one change; New York, Boston and all
New England points with two changes.
Union depots at st. Paul and Chicago.
Trains leave Butte daily at 1:35 p. m.
and 9:O5 p. m. For full particulars call
upon or address w. H. Merriman. act
ing general agent, Butte Mont. New
city ticket office, northwest corner of
Park and Main street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Burch & Cameron have opened the
most complete carriage and horseshoe
ing shop ever in Anaconda at Dan
Biron's old blacksmith stand, corner of
Hickory and Front streets. Particular
attention paid to diseased feet, interfer-
ing and forging horses. Work guaranteed.
Prices reasonable Carriage painting.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
"Tlle Old Reliable

Is a term applied by the travelling pub
lie generally to the c. M. & st. P. Ry.
1t was the first railroad to connect
St. Paul with Chicago, and carries more
people between those centers than any
Other line.
It's Pioneer Limited is the only per-
feet train in the world The berths in
it's private compartment sleeping cars
and 16-section sleepers are higher, wild
err and longer than those in any other
cars in America.
Very lowest rates to all points.
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will start After Bandits.

New York. April 2l.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says: The 10th
United States cavalry, the colored regi-
ment which did such brilliant service in
the Santiago campaign, is to have an
other tour of duty in Cuba. The regi-
ment is now in Texas. 1t has been or
dered TO leave as soon as possible for
Santiago. A part of the regiment will
he stationed at Manzanillo and the re-
naming troops al Santiago. 1t will ope-
rate against the bandits that have been
giving so much trouble in Santiago.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
RACES AT DEER LODGE.
The Northern Pacific Has Leased the
Race Track and the Picnic Grounds.

News reached Anaconda yesterday
morning that the Northern Pacific had
leased the race track and picnic
grounds at Deer Lodge, and this sum
mer will hold a race meeting at that
place. The deal was negotiated by {.
RUSSELL superintendent of the Rocky
Mountain division of the road, on
Thursday evening. The race track was
leased from the Deer Lodge Racing as
ISOLATION and the picnic grounds from
Conrad Kohrs.
1t is said that the Northern Pacific
will repair the two places and will
hold a grand race meeting there this
summer. Good purses for runners and
trotters will be put up.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
O'BRIEN AGAIN ARRESTED.

He Had just Served Term in the
County Jail for Vagrancy.
Frank O'Brien was arrested on Thurs
day night on Commercial avenue by
Officer Powers, charged with vagrancy
and begging on the streets. O'Brien is
a tough character and on Thursday
morning had just been released from
the county Jail after having served a
term of 60 days for vagrancy. He was
arraigned yesterday afternoon before
Judge Boland and pleaded guilty. He
was given 20 days.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

eplechase-Partner 1852; Bellamy,
142: Florida Rose, 40; Red Duchess,
1873: Jack Hayes, l30.
Sixth race. mile and a quarter-Clay
Pointer, 113: Harbinger. III; Basquil,
10: Tenby. 107; Jackanapes. 1903; For
get Not, 80; Trailer, Winslow, SO; Sa-
vorin, "a; Celtic Bard, 90; Sadie
Levy, 95.
Weather clear; track fast.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Real Estate Transactions.

The following real estate deed was
yesterday filed for record in the office
of the county clerk and recorder:
William l.. Wagner and wife to AL
bert A. Wagner, all interest in and to
the undivided one-half of the north
half of lot I, in block Ga, in the city of
Anaconda. Consideration, 81.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent or bust
ness, take on every trip bottle of Syr-
up of Figs, as 1t acts most pleasantly
and effectually on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, preventing fevers, headaches
and other forms of sickness. For sale
in so cent bottles by all leading drug
gists Manufa ctured by the California
Fig Syrup Co only.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Following are the entries for days
races at Oakland and Memphis, as post
ed by the local pool rooms:
First race. half mile, 2-year- olds,
purse-Flush of Gold, los; Louis B. Nc
Whirter, Bamboulia, Candlelight H.,
106; Surfeit, Juletta, Loyea, Honor
Bright, Tanobe, Nette Clark, May Ger
trude. 1903: Carlisle, Artemis, SO. Couple
I,oyea and Honor Bright as Cambridge
stable entry).
Second race, Futurity course, selling
Horatio, ia; I Don't Know, Robert
Bonner, Prompto. Ill; Sly, 109; Amasa,
Flacon. 10S; Flora Hawk, High Hoe,
Valencenne, Formella, 106: Shellac, l05.
Third race, mile and eighth selling
Roadrunner, 100; McFarlane, 112;
Grady, 10: Faversham, Daisy F., l01;
Jennie Reid, 90.
Fourth race, Flood handicap, mile
and a half-Olinthus, 116: Gauntlet,
Merops, 112; ulm, SO; Rainier, 95; Oral
bee, so.
Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth, SELL
ing-Eddie Jones, Cromwell, 1909; Alvin
E., 106: New Moon, 104; Castake, Po-
tente. 1872.
Sixth race, Free handicap, six fur
longs-La Goleta 107: Allyar 100: Ros-
ormonde. 90; Wyoming. IS; Tony Lii
CdlZl. SUr JlnKS, ", Aluminium, Su
Weather clear; track fast.
Memphis.
First race, 2-year-olds, four and one
| half furlongs-Dr. Riddel, lis; Duke of
| Melbourne, Joe Wheeler, 1l6; Triaditza,
| lis.
Second race. selling, 2-year-olds, four
furlongs-Relle of New Orleans, lis;
Aberdale, Atlantic, 10; First Past, 1903;
Fine Shot, 104: Muey Chica, 1O1; Capron,
Little Will, 100; Mollie Newman, Bar
ney's Last. Sorrel Rose, 80; Loves La
Dor, 1902; Glare Wooley, 81; Lord kitch-
ener 96; Lark Spur, 95.
Third race, six furlongs, selling-Em-
press Josephine, 106; Harrie Floyd, For
seen, Don't Skip Me, 109; Locust Bios
som, Belle Ward, 1O6; Sister Adele
Shrimp, 1O4; Eulalie, Miss Fairmont
Chiquita IL, 10l Catherine D., 105i
Cherry Head, Jeska, Flying Bird, Cas-.
tie, Yo No Sc, Free Hand, IS.
Fourth race, one mile-Hobart III
Sea Lion, Donald Balm, Jolly Roger
Harry Nutter, Leo Planter, 112.
Fifth race, full course, handicap
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Death of Mrs, Harry Hobbs.

Mrs. Tillie Sophia Hobbs, wife of
Harry Hobbs. a well-knOwn citizen of
Anaconda. died last night at o'clock
at the home of her parents, 61O Chest
nut street, aged % years Mrs. Hobbs
was i'll for 10 weeks. The cause of death
was consumption. Mrs. Hobbs leaves
husband, who is grief stricken.
The funeral notice will appear in to-
morrow mornings paper.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Pride of the West lodge No. AZ, A. 0.
U. W., will open their new hall, corner
Utah avenue and Front street, next
Saturday evening with a hard times
dance. Tickets, SO cents. Good music
will be in attendance.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
When in Butte lunch at Sherman'a

Books written by Bertha NJ. Clay,
Mrs. Alex McV eigh Miller, Georgia
Sheldon, st. George Rathborn and other
trst-class writer's each 10 cents at
Burg's, 500 East Park avenue.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

will be obliged to have bells attached
to their wheels, so as to avoid acct
dents Riders are also cautioned to ring
their bells when going around corners
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Ring YOur Bells,

A notice to bicyclists was posted at
the city hall yesterday by the chief of
police. 1t reads as follows:
ION and after this date all bicyclists
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

The well-known successful Chicago
specialists, DR.. Foote (and staff, are
visiting Anaconda until May 18th. Free
consulting offices, 121 Main street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Pay your subscription to the Ana
conda Standard for one year in advance
and secure the handsome premium.
paris of To-Day"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Leave orders for ice at Walkup's or
Greigs. Crystal Ice Co.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

NJ. w. SillS of Butte is in town.
Andrae cycles never disappoint.
Verbe-kmoes, optican, 209 Main st.
Latest cycle hats at Miss Walkers.
J. NJ. Simpson, atty, IA Durston blk.
s25 for a second hand 500 bicycle
racer at Greigs.
James G. Evans came down from
Butte yesterday.
Mayor-elect ]. NJ. Madden was a WIS.,
itor in Butte yesterday.
A. o. Taylor the we'll known travel
ing man. is in the city.
H. r. Burke of San Francisco is reg
istered at the Montana.
The celebrated Anaconda bottled beer
for sale by the Copper City Commercial
company.
A baby boy was born on the Goth to
the wife of Michael H. Sullivan of 40S
Locust street.
For Rent-Large hall in Standard
building one night each week. Inquire
at Standard office.
Follow the crowd to the Buffet: that
25-cent dinner keeps them all a guess
ing. A. Forter.
All our best, up-tO date ladies' shoes
will be out on the counters to-day
Losee & Maxwell
A good thing is always initiated, but
the smoothest article in the bunch is
that 25-cent dinner at the BROILER.
The famous Anaconda bottled beer
for sale by the Copper City Commercial
company.
Henry Truxler of this city and Miss
Lena Schmid of Phlipsburg were mar
ried on Thursday evening at ST. Paul S
Catholic church.
Losee & Maxwell will have the finest
line of ladies' shoes in the state on their
| counters to-day at the same low prices
as the past two days.
At the Montana-E Waldo Ward
New York: J. M. OBrien, r. Smyth,
Chicago *. S. Harbaugh, Portland
James G. Evans, Butte; c. NJ. Meyer
New York; w. G. Taylor, Samuel Of
ner and wife, Chicago; Emil We'll. New
Jersey; II. r. Burke San Francisco.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Try the Burlington route from Ana
conda to Omaha, St Joseph and St
Louis without change of cars.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Eagle, Magnet, Log Cabin and Ar
row library, all 10 cents, at East End
news stand, 500 East Park avenue.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Losee & Maxwell will have the fines
line of ladies' shoes in the state on thei,
counters to-day at the same low prices
as the past two days.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
THAT VITAL SPOT.

The prize fighter always aims for the
vital spot in the body. When he reaches
it, as Fitzsimmons did with Corbett, the
other man is knocked out To protect the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Cigars. tobaccos. etc. at L. A, Kings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Henry Truxler of this city and Mis-!
Lena Schmid of Philipsburg were mar
ried on Thursday evening at St. Paul:
Catholic church
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Antlers at Standard Drug Co.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Munyon's Inhaler has been an imme-
diate success. 1t only requires few
moments test to demonstrate to the
user that at last rational cure for
these diseases has been invented. Prof.
Munyon simply tells you what the in
haler will do, and then throws wide
open the doors that you may inVestl-
gate it for yourself without cost. He is
willing to abide by the result of your
trial. He knows that the experiment
will mean a recommendation of this
great cure. He is certain that relief
will come at once and that restoration
to health will follow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

The famous Anaconda bottled beer
for sale by the Copper City Commercial
company.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
TO-DAY'S ENTRIES.

Following are the entries for to- days
races at Oakland and Memphis as post
ed by the local pool rooms:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

H. r. Burke of San Francisco is reg
istered at the Montana.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

A good thing is always initiated, blu
the smoothest article in the bunch
that 25-cent dinner at the BROILER.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

A. o. Taylor, the we'll known travel
ing man, is in the city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Latest cycle hats at Miss Walkers.

J. NJ. Simpson. atty, IA Durston blk
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

s25 for a secondhand 500 bicycle
racer at GreigS.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
ABOUT The CITY,

NJ. w. Stills of Butte is in town.
Andrae cycles never disappoint.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

James G. Evans came down from
Butte yesterday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Mayor-elect ]. NJ. Madden was a vi:
itor in Butte yesterday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

All our best, up-to-date ladies' shoes
will be out on the counters to-day.
Losee & Maxwell
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

The celebrated Anaconda bottled beer
for sale by the Copper City Commercial
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

A baby boy was born on the goth to
the wife of Michael H. Sullivan of 40S
Locust street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-29
y SPECIAL MEETING
OF the Bridge Committee to BIO Held IN
the Near Future.

1T is probable that special meeting
OF the bridge committee OF the. council
VIII DC held in Il day or so for the pur-
pose OF considering the advis:abiltv a.:
providing pile foundations for all uf the
aDutments and piers for the Twenty
llfth and Thlrty-fourth street bridges
i lie plans and specifications ca1Pfor
cement foundations for the abutlncnts
ana most Of the piers. but it seems 20
De the opinion of some of the city off
Gals who have looked into the matter
that piles Should be driven under ali ~
the piers.
The pcrs under the bcnts will rest
on foundations Of cement three fca1
square and about three feet in depth
according to the plan now being follow
co, put 1t is stated on the authority IF
chairman Ford, of the bridge commit
Tee, that the founda tiuns for all of the
piers under the spans on the railroad
right OF way will be supported by piles
MI FORD has ordered fifty piles fo-
TINS work and the Chesapeake 4 Ohio
track pile driver will be used to sink
me stout oak posts. \ steel cuisso1
VIII be fitted over the tops Of the piles
- t"ch OK the foundations and this Viii
De covered with cement. In this wax
the piers will have the strongest nossi
bic support and there will be No, danrnr
OF their being thrown out OF place ana
the bridge being wrecked should a car
80 OIL the track and strike the piers.
some of the city officials contend that
an or the piers and even the abutmcnts
at the approaches Should be sunporte
by plllng and the bridge committee viii
ne ASKED TO consider the advIsa biIity of
making this change in the plans
ne force working on the Twenty
nth street bridge is now preparing tn.
foundations for the bents near the War
WICK avenue end of the bridge.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-29

one Knows. When he removed the hand
icnlsf. his face wore the same blank
expression it did a moment before
Asked whom he wanted for his spirit
;ual adviser, he said it didn't matter
much. lie named llev. Spillnr, OF
Hamnten, aid Rev. Dixon, of Newport
News both Baptist minister's: but he
indicated no preference and exhibited
no interest in the matter.
While taking him to his cell. Sergeant
Milstcad cndcavorcd to make him IN
derstand his terrlble condition but tie
ma't "ad ii;responsive and silctit.
TWO YEARS FOR CHARITY.
The morning session of the Corpora
ton Court yesterday was taken up
with the ease 6f John Charity, charged
with telonious shooting.
Charity quarrclcu with Wilson NJ
Burton over a game of craps and then
tried to pump him full of cold lead
Mr.. E. S. Robinson defended Charity
who was given two years in the peri
tertiary. "a motion for Il new trial was
overruletl. the ruling Of His Honor be-
excepted to- a Stay of sentence OF sew
cral hours was granted to give the
prisoner {, chance to communicate with
his relations. The prisoner was SEN
fenced in the afternoon
"A LIVELY CHASE.
'At an carly hour yesterday Po-
liccmcn payficld and Shorter detected
two negroes emerging from GrcShams
grocery store. corner Of Twcnty-Sccond
street and jefferson avenue, one of them
being heavily laden with part OF
stock.
The officers gave chase and a lively
regulations as sprintcrs and notwith-
standing the fact that the negroes were
stripped of shoes and were in good rae
ing trim the policemen gained on them.
The officers shouted to the fleeing ne
srors to halt, but they paid no attcn-
ton to the command and Officer RAY
field tired at one of them He believes
ne struck the negro Il glancing blow. for
the man dropped his hat, shoes, three
hams and box of cigars The thieves
mauc their escape, but the policemen re-
covered the goods.
USED HIS .IlGN TFE.
isaac Horn, q negro employed on one
or the coal piers. sashcd Robert Holmes
with Il knife Thursday afternoon ana
IN The Police Court yesterday he paid
the penalty for his rash act
The wound was not serious. but i, w, {
very evident from the evidence put on
the stand that Horn intended to make
1T serious if he could and Justice Brown
lined him SO and costs and sent him RI
Jail for sixty days