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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09

At the meeting Of the board of fire COM
missiOners- last evening Commissioner
Tostevin brought up the question of the
purchase of uniforms and cloth for uni
forms for the members of the depart
ment Parties Interested in the manufac-
ture of uniforms Mr.. Tostevin said had
been to see him and also Mayor Kiefer to
learn if ii was not possible for more than
one firm 10 secure a chance at making the
uniforms and selling the cloth. The COM
plant was that the trade should be di-
vided up, and not all given to one man.
Chief Cook, in eXplana ton, said that a
committee had been appointed about a
year ago from the department and bids
requested from all the manufacturers and
clothing firms in the city. About 200 sam
pies were submitted, and the committee
unanimously decided on the cloth now
used.
A delegation from the st. Paul Tailors'
union, the chief said, had requested that
the fremen have their clothing made in
St. Paul, and this request had been COM
piled with The firms mentioned by Com
missioner Tostevin did not manufacture
clothing in st. Paul, but had the suits
made in the East. There had been no
complaint from the men that he had
heard. and the suits were made from
cloth that cost $3.S5 per yard for $2S each.
The cloth was all bought from one firm,
but there were no restrictions as to who
should make the suits. After this expla-
nation the board took no action in the
matter.
The chief was directed to lay new floors
III No. and No. 2 engine houses, at an
estimated expense of $500.
The request by the w. c. T. U. society,
through Assemblyman Dix, that the bell
on the engine house in the Sixth ward
be tolled each evening at 9 o'clock to
warn the kids that it was the curfew
hour. was turned down. Commissioner
Walther said he was not in favor of al
lowing the fire bell to be used for this
purpose, and his motion to lay the request
on the table was agreed to unanimously.
The chief was directed to have removed
all the cesspools at the several engine
houses. The board decided this would be
much better to take action on than to
have-t the health commission order 1t done.
The secretary reported expenditures to
date aggregating $85, 613.S3, and a balance
on hand of $l07, 3S6.17.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09

CARPETS, FURNITURE, ETC, AT
Public Auction-The contents of a
twelve-room residence will be sold at
auction Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock in the salesroom, No. 1922
Jackson, consisting of iron beds,
easy chairs and rockers, Windsor fold
ing bed, with mirror front. center ia
bles, hanging lamps, ladies', writing
desks, combination bookcase, side
board, extension table leather
seat dining room chairs, bookcase, glass
ware, dishes, tableware and an elegant
lot of misfit carpets, lace curtains, etc.
Are you looking for bargains? II so, at
tend this sale. A. G. Johnson, Auc-
tioneer 419-42 Jackson st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
THREE SOLDIERS ESCAPE.

Got Out of the Smelling Guard
House Some Unknown Way.
During the early hours yesterday
morning William Vodel. C. F. Derby and
Joseph Altz, three soldiers imprisoned in
the guardhouse at Fort Smelling, made
their escape. The three were enlisted
from New York, and the first two were
serving terms for desertion. Altz was
confined for theft.
it is supposed that the men made their
escape With the assistance of the guard
-Four details watch the guardhouse dur
ing the night, and, as far as can be
learned, the men escaped between mid
night and o'clock The guardhouse is
locked with an ordinary Yale lock, but
there is nothing to show how they made
their escape. I--e.+ y. 80. ..i.t-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
AUCTION SALE.
BANKRUPT SALE OF E. LYTLE'S
JEWELRY STOCK, ETC. ON BULED
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.

PUBLIC AUCTION OF THE ENTIRE
STOCK, ETC. On BULh, OF e. LY-
TIE. BANKRUPT, THURSDAY. MAY
u, 1899. AT 10 A. NJ, AT LYTLE'S DIA-
MOND PARLORS. NO AIS ROBERT
ST, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA.
Pursuant to an order of the bankruptcy
court. I will sell in bulk, at public auc-
ton. at the time and place aforesaid, to
the highest bidder for cash. the entire
stock of said E. Lyle, consisting Of dia-
n1onds, jewelry, watches. clocks cut
glass, show cases and fixtures, subject
to confirmation by the referee in bank
ruptcy on the day following the sale. At
least 10 per cent cash of the bid must be
deposited with me as earnest money.
The stock may be inspected upon appli-
may be found at the Office of Hon. M
Doran Jr. referee in bankruptcy, IS
Germania Life Building; at said store.
No. 415 Robert St, and at my office. 216
New York Life Building, in this city.
JOHN F. HILSGHERF; TRUSTEE OF
PAUL, MINNESOTA.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
INSANE A SECOND TIME.
Mrs. Ferdinand Cuppers Suffers a
Return of Old Trouble.

While Mrs. Ferdinand Cuppers was
walking with her husband along Seventh
street yesterday afternoon, she was seiz-
ed with a fit of insanity. She refused to
go with her husband and sat down upon
the curbstone. at Seventh and Wabasha
streets raving so violently that large
crowd soon gathered about her. Officer
Skoog took charge of the woman and
sent her to the county jail.
Mrs. Cuppers is thirty-seven years old,
and has been an inmate of Rochester.
She was returning from a visit to her
children, who are at the Benedictine
home. Her trouble is religious hallucina-
lions.
Cuppers IS a gardener living near Rob-
binsdale, in Hennepin county.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
SCHOOL FUND LOANS.
State Board of Investment Approves
Long List of Applications.

The state board of investment consist
ing of Gov. Lind, Chief Justice Start,
State Auditor Dunn, State Treasurer
Koerner and John S. Pillsbury, president
of the board of regents of the state uni
versity. met yesterday in the governors
chambers and made arrangements to
place large amount of the money now
lying idle to the credit of the permanent
school fund. The last legislature passed
law authorizing counties to issue bonds
to take up the floating Indebtedness be-
tween May and July of this year. The
board has large number of. applications
for loans on file from counties desiring to
take. advantage of this law and the appli-
cations approved at yesterdays meeting
will aggregate $4,000. At pI esent there
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
MUCH WOE FOR KELLY.
He Is Wanted on Number of
Charges.

George Kelly, who is accused of break
ing a window in Simon's jewelry store,
Seventh and Jackson streets, Sunday
night. for the purpose of robbery, found.
when arraigned in the police court yes
terday, that he was wanted under an in
dictment charging grand larceny. Con-
sequently the charges of attempted burg
larry and malicious destruction of prop
erty against him were dismissed and he
was turned over to Sheriff Wagner.
The. Indictment against Kelly was re-
turned by the present grand jury. He
is Jointly charged with Ed Tessier with
having burglarized Moennich's tailor
shop.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH
Y0uYsaD.

If not, drink Grain-oT7[made from pure
grains. A lady writes: 1.-The first time
I made Grain-O did not like it. but after
duce me to go back It'd coffee 1t
nourishes and feeds thea system. The
children can drink 1t freely, with great
stance of pure grains. a6fet a package
today from your grocer, follow the di-
rections in making 1t and YOU will have q
delicious and healthfuls table beverage for
old and young. 15c ana Sc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09

Is a $4,000 balance to the credp or Tho
permanent school fund.
Aside from considering the applications
and figuring upon the amounI ayatlat,la
Tor investment, the board took no further
action at Its meeting yesterday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
BICYCLES.

UNHEARD OF SNAPS in secondhand
wheels. Mems and boys wheels from
s. up; ladies at SIS and SIT; also have
few '9S $45 wheels for SIS. Joy Bros,
% West Fourth st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
DIED OF HIS WOUNDS.

Private Burlxendorf Wounded I'm q
Fight a Few Days Ago.
Gov. Lind yesterday received cable
gram from Col Ames announcing the
death of Private Buckendorf, Of Company
l., who was wounded several days ago
during a brush between the Minnesota
regiment and the insurgents.
Buckendorf was a florist by trade and
lived in Minneapolis. His father lives at
1880 Fifth avenue south, Minneapolis. The
dead soldier was unmarried.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
Petition I'm Bankruptcy.

Charles F. Arrol, real estate agent.
yesterday filed a petition Involuntary
tiles scheduled aggregate S21, 992 90 and tba
assets are nominal -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
TO EXCHANGE.

FOR .TRADE-A fipe, clear lot in Sylvan
Park addition, st. Paul, for equity In
house and lot in Minneapolis. Address
J. H., 20 Washington ay. south. Minne-
apoliS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09

A Daily Sleeper to West baden and
French Lick Springs.
Commencing April 24th, the Monon will
run a special sleeper to the Springs daily,
leaving Chicago at $3.50 p. m. L. E. Ses-
sions, N. w. Pass. Agent, Minneapolis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
PLUMBING.

TO PROPERTY HOLDERs We
are doing plumbing for 20 per cent less
than any firm in this city. Call or tel.
16S2-2 d. j. Harrington & Co., ISL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
BUSINESS CHANCES


WANTED-A good business man for well
paying manufacturing business; staple
line; just season fer 1t; must have 81 GOO
cash. Address x ~. Globe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
OFFICES FOR RENT.
FLATS FOR RENT.

FLAT-Seven-room fiat in Hiawatha, FOG
Cedar; all conveniences; light and cool;
steam heat. Apply Flat s.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
PERSONAL,

S~-~N~~~~-~.~~~-~~~--O~-~~
NOTICE Every disease cured without
Emile Strasser, New Ulm Mimi, Eng
Hsh or German
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
ROOFING

se~S~~cScScSNsc~~SN.~.N
ALL KINDS OF GRAVEL ROOFING
Repairing a speciality; city or country.
American Roofing Co.. Office e36 Endicott
building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09

x a. - E - Ell Il A.
,ears the eIhs Kind You Havs Always Bought
ls1 e M@<N azEZ1~
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
spend the summer with relatives in the

Mrs. Eugene l.. Merritt, of Chicago. Is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
3. FarwelI, S21 Selby avenue.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
CARPET CLEANING

~>~~~~~-~~~-~~~-~~--~-~~ -~-~-~.~~-~~~~~~~-~~
HELPS Carpet Cleaning Works, carpets
cleaned, refitted and laid. 115 Univer-
sity aV.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
CURFEW MAY NOT RING
FIRE BOARD OBJECTS TO USING
THEIR BELLS FOR THAT
PURPOSE
NOT ON WEST SIDE ANYWAY

AssembIyman Dix's Request Is
Promptly Turned DOSn-PRrties
In the Tailoring Business Want
to Get Chance to Make Some of
the Uniforms for the Fire De-
partment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
PROFESSIONAL

s~~~~o~~~~-~~~~~~e-~-o~ ~~~-~~~-~-~~~~~-~-~-~~
RUSSIAN, INDICATED, SEA SALT
tub baths; massage, magnetic healing
n East Seventh St, suite 200. Mrs Dr..
Steine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09

Martha Washington Lodge No. As, Sons
efsHermann, gave its sixth annual ball
Saturday evening atAssembly hall. 49,.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09

The, Jackson-DrewE Mothers club will
meet tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Condo
Hamlin will give an address, and Mrs
Chaplin will read paper on Our Boys. ;,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09
HELP wANTED--MALEs.

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade,
two months completes; two years
saved; constant practice. instructions;
more calls for help than we can supply;
outfit of tools given. Call or write at
once for free catalogue. Moler Barber
College, 202 Washington av south, Min
neapolis.
WANTED-Boy fifteen to sixteen years
old to work for room and board; can
go to school If desired. 1873 East Third
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-09

AGENTS AND AGENCIES.

AGENTS AND AGENCIES.
BANKERS LIFE ASSOCIATION AS.
sets, $3.50, 900; largest, strongest. best
agents; gives producers every assist
ance. Address Douglas Putnam. Sec
rotary, st. Paul.
SALESMEN for cigars; $1S month and
expenses; old firm; experience unneces-
sary: INDUCEMENTS to customers. c. c.
Bishop & Co. st, Louis. Mo.
SALESMAN wanted to sell business
houses the National Window Cleaner,
brush, rubber and pail combined no
trouble to make SO a day. Address Ma
tlonal Window Cleaner Co. Dayton. Q.
WANT to establish agency in your city
world that beats "Sapolio." Lekko
Mfg. Co.. Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-14
Accident to Shamrock

New York, Sept. 14.-Like lead gut
ter pipe. the metal gaff of the cup chal-
lenger Shamrock collapsed yesterday.
The yacht had just started to run be-
fore the wind on the first leg of tri-
angular course. The pressure on the
gaff was but little more than the weight
of the mainsail. for the wind was not
over five knots an hour and the sea was
still. There was nothing sudden about
the break. The thin spar just folded
over en- itself about twelve feet from
the mast, like a stick of sealing wax
melted in the middle
William Fife. the designer, who, ac-
cording to English authorities, is re-
sponsible for the use of metal spars,
against the views of Thornycroft, stood
staring at the break. Sir Thomas Lip
ton, the owner, and William Ratsey, the
sailmaker, equally spellbound, stood on
each side of Fife. Hogarth and Wringe,
at the tiller, stood to their posts.
1t seemed to be a full minute before
any movement was made on board the
Shamrock. Meanwhile the great main
sail folded over and, Tapping disconso-
lately, threatened every moment to tear
the shattered gaff absolutely apart
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-14
Pleased With Hays Letter.


Washington, Sept. 14.-Oficials here
We're much pleased with the tone of
Secretary Hays letter to Col. Dick, of
Ohio, and especially with that portion
which officially denied the existence of
a secret alliance with Great Britain
o. course no one in Washington put
any credence in the absurd story orig
mated by the democratic managers
but officials returning from their vaca-
tons reported that the yarn was being
spread industriously. especially in the
Irish and German quarters.
Hence it was felt that the official de-
nial was particularly timely, as it will
prevent democratic stump orators at
tempting to make the issue Secretary
Hay contented himself with a sweep
ing denial but did not explain the full
absurdity of the alliance story No
treaty or understanding between this
and foreign country is worth the pa
per it is written on unless 1t is agreed
to by the senate.
The democratic managers who start
ed the roorback. however, counted on
the people forgetting this important
fact. and hence it was decided to make
public the secretary's letter and thus
expose the falsehood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-14
TARTAR RELEASED.

Clearance Papers Allowed the De-.
tained Troopship at Hong Kong
Trouble Was Caused by discharged
Regulars.
Washington, Sept. 14.-Clearance pa
pers have been allowed the Tartar at
Hong Kong. 1t is expected she will
proceed to the United States at once.
The information came to the war de-
partment in dispatch this morning
from Col Metcalf, commanding the
Twentieth Kansas and troops aboard
the transport. 1t is supposed clear
ance papers We're allowed upon sugges-
ton of the British foreign office to the
British consul at Hong Kong that it
would be unwise to interfere with
American transports. Another dispatch
from Metcalf, in reply to one sent yes
terday, states that the Tartar was not
overcrowded and the food was as good
as on other transports leaving Manila.
He said the trouble arose among dis
charged regular soldiers who were re-
turning home on the ship.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-14
WHAT WAR WOULD MEAN.
Goldwin smith says Hostilities Be-
tween the Races Must Follow.

Toronto, Ont. Sept. l4.-Goldwin
Smith. writing of the probable effect of
war in the Transvaal says:
Salisbury has copied after Cham
berlain and avoided for the time at
least-let US hope altogether-a war
which. whatever its immediate result.
would breed fatal discord among the
mixed races of South Africa and prob
ably fill that part of the continent with
blood and havoc. 1t is not only between
the British and the Dutch that the con-
hict would rage. The black or native,
population of South Africa outnumbers
The white by four to one. With these
people there has been a series of wars,
from those with the kaffirs, which cost
Great Britain .e1.0oocGO and We're
marked with horrible atrocities on
both sides, down 10 she aatabele wars.
By which the founding of Rhodesia was
attended. A war breaking out among
the whites would be pretty sure to re-
kindle the flame among the blacks. and
South Africa, instead of being ad-
vanced in the march of civilization, as
imperialists pretend would very prob
ably be turned into a hell
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-14
CROKER ON MAT.
Tammasy Chler and Mayor Van
Wyck Before the Mazet Committee
-Acrornonioua s.on..t,,

Tammahy Chief and Mayor Van
Wyck Before the Mazet Committee
-Acromonious Cross s-Questioning.
New York. Sept. IA. - Mayor Van
Wyck and Richard Croker appeared as
witnesses before the Mazet investigat-
ing committee today. Their appearance
was chiefly notable for an acrimonious
cross-f fire between them and Counsel
Moss, for the committee. Their exami-
nation related entirely to an alleged
contract with private company for
supplying water to the city, but Moth
ing of interest was developed. Croker,
during his examination, handed the re-
porters paper which he said showed
that Moss was not man of good stand
ing. 1t was an extract from an opinion
by the supreme court in which it APP
peared that Moss at one time, as no.
tary, authenticated certain Signatures
not made in his presence by persons
with whom he WAS not personally ac-
quainted. for which act one of the JUS
tices said he should be criminally prose-
cuted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-14
HAS NARuK[ ASPECT
Reply Of the Transvaal to the
British Has Been Received
At London.
Contents Not Made Public, But Sig.
nifcant Action is Taken by
Authorities.
Situation Has Very Gloomy Aspect;
Conflicting Stories Come From
South Africa.

London, Sept. 14.-The Transvaars
reply to the last British note has been
received, but it's nature is not yet
known. AT the colonial office the Asso-
ciated Press was informed that nothing
would be given out for the present. 1t
is regarded as significant, however, that
the nature Of the Boer reply was com
municatedto Commander-in-C Chief Field
Marshal Lord Wolseley, who immedi-
Eately summoned Sir George Stewart
White, v. G., prospective commander of
the British forces in Natal.
London, Sept. 14.-3:2o p. m.-South
African advices continue most conflict
ing regarding the tenor of Kruger's re-
ply. The Morning Post prints special
dispatch from P:etermaritzburg, capital
of Natal. SAYING the answer is trucu-
lent, loquacious and blasphemous
1lie Manchester Guardians Cape
Towr. speciel says the outlook is of the
glcon1;es- character. Cape Town papers
the.n.o,vcs :aI~ a more hopeful view of
the sisEat.al;. oesiag their belief on the
prohae,s. acceptance by Kruger of the
franchise measures suggested in the
latest British note. But even they adj
mi: II is impossible to foreshadow Kru-
GERS attitude toward the suzerainty of
Great Britain, which, after all, is still
the main issue.
Bloemfontein, Orange Free State,
Sept. 14.-Members of the raad of the
Orange Free State have been notified 10
be ready to be summoned for extraordi-
nary session at a moments notice. The
burghers of Orange Free State passed
resolution to stand shoulder to shoul-
der with the Transvaal in case of hos
tilities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-14
Agains, Typographical Union,

New Haven, Conn. Sept. 4.-Todays
session of the United Typotheta of
America went on record as opposed to
an official recognition of the Typo
graphical Union. A resolution dis
countenancing the use of the union la
bef' was also adopted almost unani-
mously. A still more radical resolution
urging all master printers to not use
union labels and not to employ union
foremen, was tabled till tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-14
THE TRUST CONFERENCE.
Noted Tariff Deonters Discuss Infu-
ence of Protection in Forming
Combinations.

Noted Tariff Deonters Discuss Influ-
ence of Protection in Forming
Combinations.
Chicago, Sept. 14.-At the opening ses-
sion of the second day of the trust con-
ference resolution was passed for the
appointment of a committee on resolu-
tions, consisting of one member from
each state, to whom all resolutions shall
be referred. Then the debate waxed
warm over proposition to have all res
olutions referred to the committee with
out reading or debate. The pro-trust
people and antis were fearful, it became
evident, that one side or the other
would secure control and bind the mi
nority TO something of which they dis
approved.
After long discussion it was decided
that all resolutions be referred to the
committee without reading or debate,
with the understanding that on the last
day of the conference it will be in or
der for the mover of any resolution to
call it up, il it is not reported on by the
committee.
Lawson Purdy, of the New York
Tariff Reform Club, was the first
speaker. He said he did not contend
that the only cause of combinations was
the tariff, but that the tariff does fos-
ter combinations. The remedy lay in
the abolition of duties on articles pro-
duced by trusts. He denied that the
protective tariff raised wages; on the
contrary, shutting off foreign competi-
ton enabled trusts to shut down fac
tories, employ less labor and reduce
wages.
Byron w. Holt, of the New England
Free Traders Club, was the next speak
er. The keynote of his address in sem
tence was: THAT the tariff, by shield
ing manufacturers from foreign compe-
tition, makes it easy for them to COM
bine. restrict production and fix prices,
ought to be evident to every intelligent
man.
John F.. Scanlan, of Illinois, called
forth storm of Kisses and applause
by declaring that it was a brave man
who. after the experience of the last
few years. would advocate free trade
He added: "The creators Of trusts are
establishing the most gigantic schools
of socialism the world has ever known.
II few men can rum all the Industrial
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-14
FEAR OF MOB VIOLENCE.
City OF Gallipolis. o.. Is Excited
Danger of a Lynching.

City of Gallipolis. o.. Is Excited
Danger of a Lynching.
Cincinnati, o.. Sept. IA special
from Gallipolis, o., to the Times-Star
says:
This city is in turmoil of excite
ment over the arrest of Horace Broth
ers, prominent citizen, on the COM
plant of Ross Gilliland that Brothers
had made a criminal assault on Mrs.
Gilliland, who was about to become a
mother Mrs. Gilliland died in convul-
sions. She was reported by her hus-
band to have said that Brothers was
intoxicated. The city is full of people
attending the county fair and there is
apprehension o. msb violence. Brothers
is in Jail and protests his innocence
Gilliland is regarded as weak minded,
and as he is the only witness there is a
tendency to doubt the entire accuracy
of his statement.