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CONFESSED AT A REVIVAL.
A Convert Admits That He Twice
Fired His Factory.

n Convert Aumtt1 Inat nc n"hCC
Fired His Factory.
YORK, Pa, Nov. adam Keener arose
at the revival service in the Epvortf Meth
odist Church Thursday night. Conscience
stricken Keener confessed he had twice
set fire to his. cigar-box factory on Allison
Street. The second time 1t was consumed.
While those who listened were aston
ished. Keener exclaimed: "If any man lost
money by those fires let him come TO me
and will repay him and ask his forgive
ress.''
Yesterday the man repaid S750n. the
amount Of insurance on his factory he re-
oeived from two companies. After prayers
and exhortations last night the Rev. Mr..
Byers said: There are those here who
have been converted. Let them tell their
experiences" Then koaner unburdened his
mind. 81 was converted at home yester-
day." he said. For the sake of my souls
salvation. will make a full confession OF
my life Last May / insured my new fac
tory for $4,000. EARLY in July. before
much Of the machinery had been set up.
set fire to the building with a candle. The
blaze was soon discovered and extin.
guished. got but $iS5 insurance.
But did not start the fires for the in
surance." Keener tearfully protested.
Something. the devil probably. forced me
to set the fires. I fought against the idea.
but could not get out OF my mind. /
read my Bible constantly. / determined on
suicide. There was no help for 1t; had
to yield; / had to start the fires.
so, on July g. again set the factory on
fire. This time II burned down. Little
machinery was in Il even then, and the in
surance paid me was trifing In comparison
to the total amount. But l will pay back
every cent of 1t"
The insurance companies have agreed not
to prosecute Keener If he makes restitu-
tion. District Attorney Gemmill Is unde-
cided what course to pursue. Keener ts
thirty -one years old and lives at 459 West
College avenue. His personal and business
reputation has been good.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 4.-"I'm an embezzler.
stole 81 900. Lock me up" said SherweH
Kershaw. of Chicago. walking into police
headquarters Thursday night.
Kershaw, who seemed IN much mental
distress, confessed he stole the money dur
ing the three years he wes employed In
the Chicago house of the Detroit Copper
Company.
Finally. becoming conscience-stricken,
he confessed to the manager Of the house.
The president of the company was in
formed. and when Kershaw heard the
president was on the way to Chicago to
investigate he decamped. After knocking
about the country for five weeks, he ran
short of money and determined to give
himself up. The ST. Louis police detained
him and informed the Chicago police.
The evening times., 1899-11-04
Denth Of n Prophet Of Doom.

CHAMBERSBURG. Pa. Nov. John
Plum, who created a sensation in Waynes-
boro few days ago by stopping in front
OF building in which were gang OF
workmen and telling them to stop work.
as the world would come to end on No
vember II. died suddenly this morning at
his home. near Worleytown, this county.
aged seventy-two years. Plum asserted
that after being bedridden for twelve
weeks with rheumatism he went before
Gcd and prayed and was given strength to
arise. He also claimed that he had been
to heaven several times and to the regions
below, and when asked why he did not
remain in one or the other place would
say the Lord had sent him back to tell sin
ners to prepare for death.
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HoBoEs IN GOOD LUCK.
Feted and Feasted by a Suddenly
Enriched COmrade.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Nov. 4.-Rochester
.hoboes'' are enjoying the fat of the land
these days, all because Bird" Graham. one
Of their number. well-known police court
character. has come into possession Of a
few thousand dollars left him by an uncle
Some five years ago another relative died
and left Bird a small fortune, variously
estimated at from $4,000 to $4,000. While
1t lasted Bird and his friends wore silk
hats, carried canes, and drank champagne
literally.
The fun lasted less than a year, and then
Bird and his crowd went back content
edly to their old style of living. Yester-
day a few more thousand dollars came into
the hobo's hands. and his friends are
sharing in his joys. Every acquaintance
is hailed with an invitation TO drink. and
before he parts company is richer by a
coat. overcoat, shoes, or whatever he seems
most to need.
The evening times., 1899-11-04
A TRANSPORT FROM CUBA.
The Fitzpatrick Arrives From Hav.
ana and Matanxns.


NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-The American
transport Fitzpatrick, Captain Rogers, ar
rived this morning from Havana and Ma
tanzas with twenty-three cabin and eleven
second cabin passengers. also fifty-three
discharged soldiers, sixteen discharged en-
ployes. thirty-four teamsters, twenty indi-
gent Americans. six OF whom were arrested
as vagrants. twelve military prisoners un-
der guard of five soldiers, bound to Gov
ernor's Island, forty-five mules and thir-
teen horses.
Among the cabin passengers were, Cap
tain S. Burkhardt, of the Thirteenth In
fantry; Frank Lyman of the Signal Corps,
and the Rev. Mr.. G. Wolsey.
The day after leaving Havana, October 3,
George W. Powell, discharged soldier of
Company C, Eighth Infantry. was taken
sick. He died November 1, Of yellow fever
and was buried at sea with appropriate cer-
emonies. On arrival at Quarantine the
transport was held for disinfection and will
be released on Monday at noon.
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THE HOLLAND BOAT TRIAL.
Plans Perfected for the Test at New
York Monday.

York Monday.
NEW YORK. Nov. 4.-The Holland sub
marine boat is to be given full test Of its
powers on Monday before the Board of In
specticn and Survey Of the United tSates
Navy. The test is to take place on Little
Pcconic Bay. The inspecting board will
consist Of Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers.
president; Capt Robley d. Evans. Com
manders William H. Emory and Charles
R. Rollker, Naval Constructor Washington
E. Cops. and Lieutenant Henderson. re-
corder.
A two-mile course that has been meas
ured and accepted by Government officers
will be used. The course is on the little
hamlet of New Suffolk. between Great Hog
Neck and Little Hog Neck.
The Holland will first run under water
for a mile at full speed. 1t will then come
up, take rapid observations, and, while
continuing at full speed on the surface,
discharge Whitehead torpedo at a target
500 yards distant.
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nuiIding and loan A.sociations.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Nov. i.-The report
of Banking Commissioner Powers on build
ing and loan associations shows assets last
year of s1is. .665, ,7S7. an increase of s95e.
sos over the year previous. The liabi l.
ties as reported are s112. 2.665. 76I. For the
year the receipts were $50. .3s5, ,266, an in
crease of 81, ,033 963. Disbursements reach
ed the total of So. .3S5, ,266. The number Of
associations reporting was 1.1sS. In addi-
tion to this, forty mine foreign building
and loan associations made reports.
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TO PICTURE THE METEoRs.
Princeton Astronomers Will Photo
graph the showers.

Princeton AStFOnO"efA " f-nOnO-
graph the showers.
PRINCETON. N. J., Nov. 4.-Charles
A. Young. Ph.D., head Of the department
of astronomy in Princeton University. has
completed drawings for photographing the
meteoric showers which will probably oc-
cur November 10 or 16. A camera Will be
attached to the powerful telescope in Hol-
stead Observatory. and fixed cameras sta
toned at points two miles distant from the
observatory will be handled by Prof. Will
liam Libby and W. r. Reed.
According to calculations made by Prof.
Young the most brilliant display will occur
shortly after midnight on November Is.
But his assistants will be fully prepared
for work on both nights. They will make
note of the time Of the appearance of the
most brilliant meteors, and by means Of
photographs of the trails their direction
will be recorded by their relative positions
to the stars which appear in the negative.
The evening times., 1899-11-04
Mr.. Reed. New York Home.

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-Former Speaker
Thomas B. Reed has finally settled on the
location OF his New York home. Mr.. Reed
was understood to be looking for house.
preferably in Fifth Avenue, but as none
that he wanted were available he has taken
a fat in the Dalhousie apartment house.
in Central Park South. 1t is on the eighth
floor. and has fine view Of the park.
The evening times., 1899-11-04
Student. A..aiI q Divine Heller.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Nov. A-Students
of the medical college here organized to
force Blandon, divine healer" to quit
the city. They opened the campaign BY
throwing snuff in his meetinghaii. The
students were proceeding to use force when
they were persuaded to desist by a meu,-
ber of the college faculty.
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THE NEGOTIATIONS PENDING.
A Belief That Mr.. Dreyfuss Will Sc
cure the PIttsburR Club.

cure the PittsburR Club.
PITTSBURG. Nov. 4.-Barney Dreyfuss,
OF the Louisville Baseball Club, came to
town with his attorney yesterday and saw
W. W. Kerr, President of the Pittsburg
club 1t was thought the deal would be
closed. but Mr.. Kerr wanted to retain 4
big interest in the club. merge it with
Louisville and secure a championship team
for Pittsburg. Mr.. Dreyfuss wanted to be
the whole thing himself. and it was an
nouuced they had not agreed upon terms.
Today. it is stated. the deal will come to
climax. 1t seems to be general public
opinion that Mr.. Dreyfuss has practically
secured the club.
The evening times., 1899-11-04
OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY Of the District OF

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY Of the District OF
Columbia so2 Pennsylvania Avenue north
west. Washington. Oct. Is. 1899.
Policy holders are notified that on and
after NOVEMBER /. 1899. the managers
will pay a return OF savings. In proportion
to the surrender value Of each policy. out
OF the savings OF 1888.
One per centum premium charge for In
surance the coming year. Is payable to the
company at same time. INSURANCE POL
ICIES MUST BE PRESENTED. that pay
ments may be stamped thereon.
This company insures brick dwellings at
from 81 to s1.25 per 81. 600 Of insurance.
and frame dwellings. without shingle roof.
at from $3.50 to $3.50 per $1,000.
Please present your policies early and
avoid the crowd.
By order of Board Of Managers.
L. PIERCE BOTELER.
s. H. WALKER. Secretary.
President. oc1S-t
The evening times., 1899-11-04

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo QStine Tablets Al
druggists refund the money If it fails TO cure.
E. ". Groves signature is on each box. 25c-
The evening times., 1899-11-04

they have formed partnership under the
firm name Of BARNARD & JOHNSON. as
Attorneys and Counselors at Law, to en-
gage in a general law practice RALPH P.
BARNARD. GUY H. JOHNSON, Columbian
Building. No. 416 Fifth Street northwest
mol .e-no2 4 5m
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EDUCATIONAL.
Shorthand and TVDeWritipg.

Private lessons at class rates; personal atten-
tion paid each pupil.
MISS GRANVILLE. lls6 sth st. NV.
mol 1mo,em
FRENCH, by Partisan. lessons; classes; IS years
refs New York; terms moderate Call 3 to
p. m. MADAME h, as7 Mass ave- nv.
The evening times., 1899-11-04
GRAND OPENING
Grand Union Tea Co.
Saturday, Nov. 4.
A handsome souvenir free to every purchaser
Come and bring your friends and see cur fine
display Of Fancy Goods.
We sell the finest grades of Teas and Coffee
in the Distric; of Columbia
Grand Union Tea Co.,
N=4D 9TH ST. n. ".
HEADQU ARTERS:
15615s-l60-1 l64 Water Street:
6l-6S-65-67 Pearl Street New York City
(Brookiyn Borough.
Branches in all Principal Cities.
Established 1872.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE,-To whom it may con-
Germ: / wish to state that / have not
contracted any bills in any ones name
except my own. HATTIE MURDOCH 1t
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-09-01
IMPROVE VENTS
IN Y. M. C. A.
Will be Made II Money Re
CURED Can be Raised.

The directors Of the Y N = a
have held a meeting and lt has been
decided to make an attempt TO raise
money 10 renoyate the building ard
pay on the current indebtedueaa. r.
s. ISppy. l.. J. coiman. AT. A T.
Burweli have been appointed a SOLE
itinK committee to raise funds for
the work The plans as now under
consideration. necessitate the rails
ing Of about q. 90. t7.eo0 ~ thia Wit
be used 70 pay N the iudebtedneas.
and the other - 600 VIII be- used o.
improve the rooms and facilities for
general work.
The directors will hold another
meeting tomorrow night. when tne
committee will report on the aue.
cess OF its work. II the subaertn-
lions secured up 20 that time war
rants the belief that the committee
will be successful in raising ire
amount OF money required. the buitd-
ing viii be closed for about thrse
weeks while carpenters have charge
The improvements contemplated By
the management includes a new
plant for the shower and tub baths.
a new heating plant FOR the SAT-
water plunge and other baths Hqe
new room for the educational work
OF the Y. VI. G. r.. and q large
amount Of new apparatus.
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.gs,ss
AnnuSennentS
Esisss

The attraction 81 the Thtri avenue
theatrr nost week. opening sunday
uiEht van b. the popular Sam =
Shaw company This aggregation
b. stronger apd b.iisr this aeaHnu
than ever brfpue 1aty have just
closed a seaaau a. TIE Marquam
Grand Portland. aud the press ~
chat city Hueaka Hf them in thr mpHt
glowing terms Ths upsu ming play
viii be- Milton Noui,'a great success.
Prom sire 20 son
Doris wac presented for the inat
time b1 the Jessie Shirley company
e. the Thini avenue fHrater laat
night Tonight "A paurhtrr ~ The
Regiment" val be tho bHl THIS H.
ane 81 the company strongest at
fractions. As ihr matinee tomorrow
afternoon "fnibB aau hs given BY
special request The engagement -
thr company wIii eiosr tomorrow
night by thr presentation ~ thc
enid % the iteEimeuf
The coming tonight q Kan God
frgy's HFInah Guards Hand via 30
an epseh in Seattle musical sirslea.
The advance sale is - large % r. un-
fortunate bath fer the management
and the publ thai tha hand to uu-
able 30 make q longer stay. only
taulEhta performance and "a matinse
tomorrow afternoon viii hr given.
ant thaaa who miss y this time will
probably never have another apuua-
tunfty e. hear rs. az So ia not prib-
able the great hanaulaHter stii ever
be abs t. visit America again.
The Georgia up.ia- Date Mine
trcia open sunday night az the Ee-
afti- theat.r a. popular prices Il
Is a trvat the pubic dera not often
set IN a place like seattle THE
company - in every way a nfat.ciass
attraction. and atth the comforts
and facilities - the &eatir should
make more cnloyablr evening than
has set been offered for she money
The persouusi n the company in
stfuus one the pEnHrgn are the hset
Ia neNra minEtfclay. sud fha entire
performance ia an innovation and
novelty an she minstrel stage. ltar-
- 1. GILLIAN. thr Hehrce acrnhaf.
and Master shorty Harris king n
hurk Hud sing dancers. are cure 20
prove a his. wniie Jack ~ oliver iH
too well known az performer and
camt.aurf ~ up-to-inte r9neu ia need
an introduction Manager Howe hhn
Epof cause - eunEfAguie himself GA
the s'rspu 81 uraeea" happy thought.
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RICH COPPER
BELLE MINES
The Ore Grows Continually
Richer With Depth.

At the Copper Belle mines In the
Index district a shaft has been sunk
J 500 feet. on the 7s-foot level a
crpsH-out resulted In strike on
an ts-foot vein 81 nne chhleopy-
rite This mine ls improving stead
iiy 40 II gets deeper. aud this last
strike places ID al the head ~ the
mines Of Index The ore IL of a very
high grade and 600 toms are now
on the dump ready Tor shipment
Every new development has resulted
In such rich strikes. that all avail
aide forces viii be- put to work. and
the mine viii be developed as rapid
~ az possible The new ore contains
enough iron and lime 60 fiuS Itself.
and II comparatively free from ar
aruie.
on the Jumbo claim. which II Just
/ leo feet above the Copper Belle, and
is supposed 10 be- on the same vein.
the tunnel has been driven over 100
feet. with excellent results. The awn-
srt feel confident that when the milne
IN developed IL vii prove as rich ~
the Copper BELLE. The working force
s. ui De- Increased an rapidly a. ox-
prdleut
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.Nsvsssssssss1ststssk.
: CITY NEWS. :
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Ia the federal court. the libel Of
John uartetty against the steamship
Valencia has been dismissed. and
also hiu libel against James Lane
and o J ilumphriea.
Frederick " waid has been dis
charged as a bankrupt.
The United states Circuit Court =
appeals viii convene Ia the cham
beers - the federal court In this city
on Monday morning a week. The
federal euurt has adjourned until
Tuesday.
The petition ~ the receiver Of the
Puget Sound Dredging company 20
make repairs aERrcgstinK ii7 600 on
the drrsigrr san Diego has been
heard - Judge moore. The case
vas taken under adNiEement.
ON November Is the next civil ser-
vice examinations for postoffiee ser
y45e viii be held. and all applications
must BE- filesi in complete form be-
fore ortoiser q Information can
be had q II. u. Temple at the post
once.
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JACK GREEN
is DEAD
Formerly Physical Instructor
at tho S. A. c.

NcWa was received In the city last
evening by John " ConHidlne. that
lack Green. the we'll known pugiilst
and former instructor Of the Seattle
Athletic club, had died at saera-
monte. cal Green irft seattle about
a war aud a half age. "a hopeless
gousumpiVc lie was given a great
benefit by his many friends here Go
nid d m nteaei Ing q southern climate
where his chances fsr life would be
better During hIn stay lea southern
California he received constant aid
fHum TIE knights nf PythiaH aud
tratrfnal order 81 Eagles. Green e
mother wired from ttoaton o. have
the body sent there Green rumr "a
seattle about six years ago ffum
Philadelphia. u act a. instructor II
the Seattle Athletic club. At that
time he Nts know a. victurpf - ring
battles and was considered fifut.
r.aHs puFillHt About four years aEo
Green made a trip back o. thlla
deiphih and Was married 80 "A young
lady Of Kuud family against the
Wlshrs % hoe parents. This proved
% BE- enc II tbe greatest Incentives "a
Jacks drinking habits. Tor TIE fam
Us exercised every influence go cause
a separation between the young rros
pile. and white 1ack WAS q devoted
husband. his married lifu saa nat a
happy one. During the time his wife
was In Seattle. Jack Green. tr vac
born ia Providence hospital. aui the
celebration attending the advent -
fhs newcomer was the csnns 81 Green
losing hla position at the Athletic
club After While bis wife want
"a 20 return - Philadelphia to Show
tts hah,. and she BAD not been there
innE before Gru.u realised that she
had been influenced not 60 return
FROM this time be- drank heavily ami
Was fnaiy dismissed ffnm ghe A.
- During hts umr ia the city he
met Jack McAuiirr. champion light
Sc. Eht q the world. ard bsated him
in six-round contest az the seattle
thaafeF subsequently, he met btck
case az the same thsater. and case
made q eheppink block - atm frau'
start - anish. Thla WaH the down
start lea his career. although be az
forwards defeated Jack buwney end
several isseer people IA british COL
umhfa. After the hEht with case.
Green became = hnpcivsa cnnHumps
tive. areen wlll long b. remember
FL here for many sterling qualities.
40 a guad fellow aud faithful frir nd
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A ROYAL
GREETING
Will Be Extended 10
The Volunteers.

The citizens committee havms
charge 81 the preparations Tor IN
homecoming in hontr 81 the First
Washington volunteers, held Hn euz
thuslastic meutlug last nikht at tte
chamber % commerce. ~HCfe t4fY
Rinehart read a large number 81 lets
tiers from various persons throughout
the state accepting Invitations %
come here and lsaist lu wrlrauins
the soldiers Among these letters
was one from tiaV Rogers and "a
Soodly number from Tacoma eItl-
sens. all 81 whom voic5sl their deter
minatiou - 10 every think In the.r
power % make the seattle ef'ehra
ton success. The governor HAT
asked that he be authorized af che
expense II tfe City az Seattle, ,a
provide bronze medals ~ hanur o.
ae presented t. the volunteers S bile
here In the name ~ IN. state ~
Washington He was authorized 20
incur the expense ana charge the
same @ the committee. lr view af no
fact that the medal presentations aIil
occur In this city
Prof Edmond : MranY ~ the tsn-
tvsrsity. WIS appointed chairman ~
a special committee upan prae tm.
with power Co select tWo asses I8trs.
Chairman nrookss. - ths finance
committee stated that his special
yrork was IN most epcourasiur ean-
dition. lie believed that his aaiIei.
tors would act uaiek returns Aul
that all % the money necessary
would b. within reach hefure au-
other week had passed
Gen. Mstealte. chairman % the
committee on puhau halls and
speakers. stated thai hr wished e.
erect a temporary amphttheafcr an
the old University grounds eapa bic
81 holding about s.ooo people. The
banquet for the soldiers could 81
held there. The matter was lafd ever
until the report % the nnance Conn
nlfttee was presented The project
involves the borrow wing OF many RAY.
paalins from the T. s. Euvernme az
stores at san FRANCHISE.
Gov. Rogers and Mayor Humsa
we're requested to meet the soluu-
s~~rs az san Francisco other enm-
mitteemsn will accompany them
AIRS. J. A. Forehamd Vas appoint
ed a committee % one 80 ions after
the supply - bunting and faRn &,
having been reported that the stae =
In the city stores Was about exhaust
ed.
Mr., Jules Re.i.ishr msr. chairman
Of the committee on decorations. ten
dersd hts resignation and the same
was accepted. 10 one being appoint
ed TO all the vacancy, The matter
will be disposed q az tbs next mset-
fn<.
The committee viii meet against
next week. Thursday. at the cham
Der OF commerce. 60 receive the re-
port % the finance committee. aud
also that Of the committee on pro-
gram The various rhairnan -
subcommittee Wiii then be Instruct
ed as TO the amounts u money thai
can hav. for special feugurss. iurlud
ing banques. decorations. marine ire
works. boats. etc
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A LONG RACE
OF TWO BOATS

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. sept. L.
Two clipper ships. tho 1iiiie Z. star
buck. built NJ iron. and he 81. Fran
Cts. a wooden vessel. both owned IN
New YORK have left this port 10 race
90 San FrHuHlsrp Tor stakes aggfe-
eating 5tnW0. put up hy prominent
Fhuadairhinns Tteir time was
caunred from tHa moment tbeyreaeh-
90 Cape Heulapsn LIGHT Picked crews
ARE aboard each ship and the race la
expected ~ determine the mootcd
question as 10 whether the old wood
GA 4r the modern iron or steel ships
are The most speedy. The ships are
about lse0 toms each and carry gen
crat carapes The starbuek Is COM
manded by Capt curtis aud the St.
Francis by Capt VIM
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POLITICS IN THE
BADGER STATE

MILWAUKEE. via. sept THE
Republican Eubsrratoriai campaign
ha~ already begun. although the con-
ecntlou " year on. Never before
have there been three nvowsd can
dlaates Tor the nomination at such
an early date. and none can rrmrmi-
hrr "a time when there was - much
Interest IN the outcome ~ a period
- FAR away from the event, Formal
announcements have been made -
fhc fact inst Jesse stone and Ira
Bradford VIII ASK FOR the nomination
and friends II " a. Jones saya be
sill ~ In tbs field. he having rrarh-
- itfs conclusion after several con.
fareners with leading men both here
ana AZ Madison.
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q Girl Murdered.

VIcTOHGA. q. g. sept THE
body 30 a beautiful unknown Girl
Was cast up on The ocean beach near
here hy the waves. and wHs dlacov-
cred today Marks n Violence were
found and an Indications point 10 q
foul murder preceded by asaault
Tho police ore working every pos
mble Glow e. establish tho Identity
~ the girl and trace down the raw
iFher and murderer. So FAR they
have met With no success.