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domestic Servants at'ar.cd.

. VS. .a
(NOOkS $50 to 500. kitch"nmaids - laundrcsses,
y, Mattresses. huusewurkrrs, 70 cooks who wash
and IRON lhnndrrbSes who do chant erwork French
ladies' made, nursts butera second and third
Mrs. l.. SEEIi. 49, 18th av.
COMPETENT Protestant cook and laundress; also
" a first class waitress md chambermaid! good
wages: family living in New London; references re-
CURED. Mrs l.. SEElY 3.2 9th ay
{ wMPETEST laundress to 90 TO Greenwich. Conn,
y, wages $50; very best refrroncn y required.
Mrs l.. SEEl.y. 49, 9TH av.
JNKST. CLASS cook Swedish preferred: wages $50
L to $50; ktchenmaid kept: references required.
Mrs. l.. SEELY. 3h2 18th ay.
ItNRST-CLASS lHundrcss t. 20 to the Adirondack;
one accustomed 10 large wash: good WAGES; ref.
erences re luircd Mas. l.. SFElI, 49, 9th av.
IHiS1-CLASS laundrrss, wages $50 for a family
i living i'll MorrlsiOwn; best references re Iurrd.
Mrs l. SEElY. 30 9th av
I A'NDRESS To 10 to New suffolk, l., l.; wages Els
~ to $40: must he willing to do some chamber
work; references required.
Mrs, l.. sEEIY a5c 9th av.
| AuNDRESS willing to d. the eli underworld for
hyc i'll family. III Orange. y. j.: wages 500; no
shirts. collars and cuffs: references ,Iuircd.
Mrs. L. sEEiY, 3d. 18th av
I)RUTESIANf waitress. wages -. to 20 one hour
i from Ncwfnrk; references required.
Mrs. l.. SEfIY. 352 eth av
pRoTEsTANT htchenmRid; must be strong and
4 willing; references re IurCd
Mrs l.. SEEIY. 49, 18th Az.
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Patents.

DATENIS Tor inve'tiuna procured promptly; low
i rates. ROEDkk a DRlEsEN. 81 Nassau b.. n. Y.
1904.
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dtanted Females.
HARLEM THE SUM-
110 WEST 125TH ST.
BRANCH. sr," LEMON Ar

nROP ROLL FEEDERS on Chambers 4 Dexter
~ folding machines. II WOLFF. ~ Centre st.
OSTRICH FEATHERS. preparer want
" ed A. HElLBRUN co. 63B.3s B'way.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
ENLIST VOLUNTEERS.
Order Issued by Presidents Di-
rection Today.
TO BE TEN NEW REGIMENTS.
Each State to Have a Captain and First
Lieutenant-Maior Rice, an Officer of
the Regular Army, Appointed Colonel
of the Twenty-Sixth Regiment.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-The order di-
ments of volunteer infantry was issued
today The order was drafted after d
conference Yesterday afternoon between
the president and Adjutant General
Corbin, and directs the recruiting Off
GERS TO enlist men under the law passed
March 2, 1899 These regiments are to
be numbered from 20 to 30, thus retain
Ing the continuity of the present infan-
try organization.
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina
was at the White House in the interest
of some applicants for commissions in
the new military organization. He was
given to understand that the president
would apportion the officers for the new
regiments among the several states in
the proportion of a captain and first
lieutenant for each state, irrespective of
politics.
The higher officers, as has already
been intimated, are to be taken largely
from the regular establishment. lt is
understood that strong effort will be
made to reserve the second heutenan-
cies for the on-commiss1oned officers
WHO nave lHdue SOOu ISSOiuo LII e'SttNO
service both with the regulars and the
volunteers.
Major Edmund Rice, Third infantry.
yesterday was appointed colonel Of the
Twenty fifth, the first selection made by
the president.
Colonel Rice was appointed to the
army from Massachusetts, as captain
of the Nineteenth Massachusetts volun-
teers i'll 1851 and served throughout the
rebellion. He was breveted captain,
major and lieutenant colonel for gallant
services during the rebellion, and at It's
close became first lieutenant i'll the
regular army. Colonel Rice became
well known to all the visitors at the
Worlds fair i'll Chicago, where he Or
ganized and commanded the Columbian
guard.
Atthe outbreak of the war with Spain
he was serving as military attache in
Japan, but hastened home and accom-
panied General Miles command to
Porto Rico. While there he was ap-
pointed by the governor of Massachu-
setts as colonel of the Sixth Massachu-
setts infantry, which he continued to
command until its muster out.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
|OII|g Is BeIe|
Impossible to Manufacture a
Better Remedy.
Ohio People Make Good Witnesses of the
Success it Has Achieved.

There can be nothing better for
backache, nervousness, sleeplessness
and all ailments arising from kidney
disorders than Morrow's Kid-ne-oids.
1t is impossible to manufacture a
better kidney remedy. Kid-ne-oids
contain the very best ingredients
that are good for ailments arising
from the kidneys. The vast number
of people in this city who have testi-
fled to the merits of Kid-ne-oids is
sufficient proof that none of our
claims are false.
Mr.. j. HerkOwitz, north side of the
public square, Bucyrus, o., says: II
have been afflicted with kidney
trouble for a number of years, also
severe backache and nervousness.
Tried several kinds of kidney cures
and pills, without obtaining relief. 1
procured a package of Morrow's Kid
ne-oids and in three days after 1 was
greatly relieved. Continued to use
Kid-ne-oids and was entirely relieved
of all my complaints"
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are not pills,
but yellow tablets and sell at 30 cts.
a box at all drug stores and at John
Lamparter & Cos drug store.
Mailed on receipt of price. Manu-
factured by John Morrow & Co.,
chemists, Springfield, Ohio.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
HUSH MONEY
Alleged to Have Been
Paid to Game Warden.
Constable Howe of Hawkins Files
Charqe of EmbezzIement.

Constable E. B. Howe of Hawkins
called on Chief Harrison late Thurs
day afternoon to get assistance in
placing Game Warden Chas. NJ.
Oberlin under arrest on the charge of
embezzlement. 1t is claimed that
Oberlin refused to accompany the
constable after the warrant had been
read to him.
1t is alleged that on Dec. 26, 1898,
Frank and Ed Werner shot quail out
of season near Hawkins Station.
Constable Howe thought it was the
Game Warden's business to prose-
cute them and gave him the facts in
the case.
The young men were not arrested.
Now comes Howe and alleges that
Oberlin got $50 from each of the
young men to hush the matter.
Hence the embeZzlementc charge.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
ORDAINED.
Rev. George P. Atwater
Raised to Priesthood.
Services at Episcopal Church Of Our
Savior Thursday.

Rev. George p. Atwater, pastor of
the Episcopal Church of Our Savior,
was ordained to the priesthood
Thursday morning. Services were
from 1920 to u: 80, and were well at
tended.
Rev. Atwater has been serving his
deaconate as minister in charged of
the church since June, 1898.
The ordination services We're con-
Quoted by the Right Rev. w. a.
Leonard DID. of Cleveland, bishop of
Ohio. Bishop Leonard also preached
ticipated in by Revs. d. F. Davies
DID. of Gambler; J. III. Blake, Ak
ron; Dean Watson, Cleveland: |:
Robert Kell, Cuyahoga Falls; E. L..
Kemp, Medina: F. F. Williams,
Tiffin; and T. c. Hathaway of Cleve-
land.
The order of the service was as fol-
lows: Professional hymn, 1.-The
Church's One Foundation preface
to the ordinal; oath of conformity by
the candidate; hymn, ''Ye Christian
Heralds;" sermon, Bishop Leonard !;
hymn, ''Lord of the Living Har-
vest;" presentation of the candidate,
by Rev. d. F. Davies, DID,; respon-
sive reading of the Litiny, by the
bishop and congregation; introit
hymn, Come Thou Almighty King"
administering the Office of the Holy
Communion; examination of the
candidate; silent supplication; Veni,
Creator Spiritus prayer: ordination; ;
Nicene creed; offering, for the joint
Education committee; holy COM
munion; recessional hymn, "Jerusa-
lem, the Golden"
Hunt the world over and you can
not find better remedy for bowel
complaints than Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In
fact people from all over the world
send to America for this medicine.
For sale by all druggists.
No complaints about the "Detr0it."
How is that for record.
The Jahant Co.,
166 South Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
Engineer Company For Manila.

NEW YORK, July Company E of
the engineer corps left Willets Point for
Manila, via San Francisco. The COM
pany is one of the best in the service
and has in it many men who have
served 90 and 80 years. One man who
goes as private was formerly a ieuten-
ant in the volunteer army. Another
member of this company is Sergeant
Edward Carol, the mine expert, who
has been detailed to teach the method
of laying and taking up mines in war
fare
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
LOCAL MARKETS.
WHEAT SO CENTS.
Retail Prices.

July +, 8 p.m.-Butter, creamery
23c, country IS to zoe, cooking 1Oc
lard 10c; eggs 16c; chickens, 15c per
lb. dressed
Corn, ear Csc per bushel,
sheIed 4sc; oats S5c; hay 55c
to 65c hundred; straw 35c a
hundred.
Potatoes 60c per bushel.
Lettuce 8 to 10c per pound. Head
lettuce 12c.
New onions, three punches for DC.
Radishes, two punches for &c,
Cucumbers, &c piece.
Celery &C bunch.
Wax Beans 15c a measure.
Tomatoes, home grown 15c per ID.
New beets, 4c, 3 for 10c.
Summer squash, 10c to 15c piece.
New potatoes, 25c peck.
Peas, 1215c measure.
Raspberries, 10c qt. or for 25c.
Gooseberries, 8 to 1Oc qt.
Home grown cabbage, SC head.
Wholesale Prices.
Wheat 69c; oats 29c to SOC; corn,
ear, 1910; corn, shelled, 3S1sc; hay
$3.50 to $ll; rye, CSC.
ouuoOi Vi OetiiOlS LOU SOohpis Il W
sc; lard, 6 to 61sc; eggs, 13c;
chickens, live &c, dressed l2c.
Navy beans, $1.34, $1.40; marrowfat
beans $L50, $1.65.
Potatoes, 40c a bushel.
Cured hides, No. l, S1a No. 2, SC,
green, No. 1, 71ac, No. 2 SIC, cured
calf skins, No. 1, 101sc, No. 2, 911sc;
green, No. 1, SC; No. 2, Sc; tallow,
No. l, 4c; sheep pelts, Lamb skins,
90c.'
Pork, dressed, "A to &c, live $3.50 to
1915; beef, dressed, &c to SIC, live
4c to sc; mutton, live. 411sc to &c;
dressed, Sc to 1O1sc; spring lamb,
II to 12c; pork, loins, Sc; veal, live
51ac to 6, dressed, SIC.
Sugar-cured ham, lOc to lie;
shoulder, sac; California ham,
&c; bacon, &c to SIC; dried
beef, 16 to 1Sc; lard, simon pure,
64c in tub; &c in tierces; country
kettle 515c; pure lard, 51ac.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
MADAME DREYFUS WEPT.
Much Distressed After a Visit to Her
Huibaud.

Much Distressed After a Visit to Her
Huibaud.
RENNEs, France, July 6.-Madame
Dreyfus, Matthew Dreyfus, his brother,
and Maitre Labori, his counsel, visited
Captain Dreyfus. Trouble was ex-
pected to occur on the national fete day
when review of the garrison will be
held. The i-Dreyfusites, 1t was
feared, would attempt to draw the
troops into demonstration.
Madame Dreyfus, accompanied by
her parents, drove to the prison in a
carriage. Her parents were not admit
ted, but she remained with her husband
an hour. On leaving she showed, for
the first tune, signs of distress. Her
eyes were swollen and red, as though
she had been weeping bitterly. She was
in deep mourning, and, it was said, was
determined TO remain so until her hus-
band regained his liberty.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
Socialists Were Ready to Fight.

BRUSSELS, July 6.-The Belgian king
dom has escaped a very strong shakeup.
The socialists, who are admirably dis.
ciplined, had purchased firearms and
collected stores of every kind to fight
the police, the constabulary and all rep
resentatives of authority and organize
real insurrection if NJ. Van Den Pere-
boom's bill had not been withdrawn.
The danger has subsided for the present.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
Will Bring Sick Soldiers.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-Major Brad
ley, surgeon in charge of the hospital
ship Relief, telegraphed Surgeon Gen
eral Sternberg that the ship grounded
on entering Yokohama, but was soon
fioated, suffering no injury. The Re-
lief will sail on July 7, will be at Homo
lulu July 10 and arrive at San Francisco
July 2S. She is bringing $50 sick SOL
diers from Manila
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06

SCRANTON, Pa, July "Details from
the murder at Simpson fail to disclose
any immediate cause for He1nesey's
killing of his bride of two short months
and the supposition follows that it was
an insane act. They had frequent bick
erings since the first week OF their mar
riage, but Were not by any means on
terms Of enmity.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06

HAVANA, July 6.-Thirty-two district
clubs of the Cuban National party held
meetings and decided to oppose even
the temporary withdrawal of General
Maxine Gomez from the island. A com.
mission has been appointed to visit all
parts of Cuba and to collect subscrip-
lions to fund for building Gomez a
home and furnishing him with money
Enough for the rest of his life.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06

TROLLEY PARTY-A Cleveland
trolly party in Akron Thursday was
composed of Mrs. M. Barker, Miss
Ellen Sirmgers, Mrs. S. A. Denham-
mer, Miss Kate Beckinbach, Mrs.
Henry Beckinbach, Miss Mary Luck,
Mrs. Azmus Clevetown and Mr.. G.
Weber. The party stopped at the
Buchtel.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
Gard of Thanks.

wish to express my thanks to
Camp 1884 of the Modern Woodmen
of America for their prompt pay
ment of life insurance of my husband,
in insurance companies, but now wish
to recommend this lodge to all who
are interested in life insurance. Re-
spectfully. MRS. RosIA FINK.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
MUST BE MADE IN WHEELING.
A Judge Decided Stogies Made In Other
Cities Couldn't Be Labeled ssWheeIing.-


Cities Couldn't Be Labeled "Wheeling.-
Boston. July Elm the United States
circuit court Judge Colt handed down
decision holding that stogies bearing
the name of wheeling" or Wheel
ing stogies, could not be manufactured
in Boston or elsewhere than Wheeling
and sold as wheeling stogies" The
decision is the result of suit brought
by West Virginia manufacturer of
st togies against Joseph Engel of this
city. a writ of injunction was issued
restraining the defendants from manu-
featuring or selling wheeling stogies''
not actually made in the city of Wheel
ing.
1t is claimed that this decision will
be farreaching in effect in the tobacco
trade and may also have effect in other
lines of business.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
LAST LINKS.

CHANGED THE DATE-Court
Pride, L. o. F. picnic will be held
July 10, instead of July 10.
IMMENSE PICNIC-The knights
of the Golden Eagle of Niles are pic
nicking at Silver lake today. The
picnic is made up of people of the
Mahoning valley. There are 81 car
loads of people present.
VISITED DAKRON-Ad dozen men,
bers of the National Ceramic asso-
citation came to Akron Thursday
from Cleveland to visit the clay
working establishments.
NINE VETERANS WENT
Nine members Of Company B went
to East Liverpool, Thursday morn
ing to be in attendance upon the re-
union of the Eighth regiment. They
left on the sos train on the C.A.&C.
DIED IN BOSTON-Mrs. Emma
Mcneil Angler, only daughter of the
late Gen. George Mcneil of Akron,
died at her home in Boston, Mass,
June 30, of heart disease. She leaves
a husband and three sons, George,
Edward and Roswell.
IRON RAILING-The Commits
sioners have ordered an iron railing
placed along the retaining wall on
Bowery st.
FUNERAL NOTICE-The funer-
al of Mrs. Nancy Hilton will be held
Friday at | O'Clock at the house.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
OBJECTION
Made to Manner of In
Producing Text Books,
Ianitors For Public School Buildings
EmpIoyed---Boa Meeting.

w. E. Slabaugh raised an objection
at the Board of Education last night
in reference to the manner III which
text books are purchased. He said
agents of the various concerns were
constantly visiting members. He
thought the principals should file
their acquisitions with Prof.
Thomas and have him bring them
before the Board. Then the Board
would know just what was required.
Ianitors ReempIoyed.
Janitors employed for next year
are: High, Frank P. Bisson, 81 ,225;
Spicer, Robert S. Quine, 81 ,0S0; Kent
J. F. Whittlesy, $1,0S0; Crosby, W.
c. Hoskins, $3.50; Howe, Chas. G..
Talcott, 5000; Allen, Geo. Rinker,
5000; Henry, Chas. K. Irwin, $3.50:
Grace, II. J. Frost, $500; Leggett,
Chas. w. Waite, 5000; Perkins, w.
A. Fellerbaum, $3.50; Bryan, Frank
lin Bennett, $40; Bowen, w. E.
Wilcox, $40.
The Teachers.
The resignation of Hanna E. Watt.
a teacher in the Howe school, was
accepted. She will enter College in
the fall.
Mary Walsh, graduate of the
Cleveland High school, who has had
a University training and spent last
year in the Normal school here, was
employed to do Primary work.
Truant Officer.
Charles Watson was reelected
truant officer at a salary of 500.
Contract Awarded.
The Burger Iron Co. was awarded
contract to build an iron fence
around the Bryan school. A number
of minor improvements and repairs
will be made at the various buildings
before school opens.
When dizzy or drowsy take BEEcHAM's
Pills.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
INSPECTING
Auto-PatroI Wag0n-May be Used
In Akron.

Mechanical Engineer Loomis and
City Commissioner Paige, are in
Pittsburg today looking at models of
auto-patrol wagons. The Commits
sioners are considering the advisa
bility of purchasing one for use in
this city. The cost is from $500 to
$1,000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
Barn Burned.

Charles Craighs' barn at Krumroy
burned Wednesday. Two horses and
a wagon were destroyed. Loss
$1,000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06

The Edison Fish Market has moved
to 126 n. Howard st. Same telephone
No. 25S.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06

WHEEL GIVEN AWAY.-A BIZ
cycle will be given away at Barney
McDermott's tonight. The ticket
will be drawn at $50 o'clock. The
holder must be present to get the
wheel.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06

Everything that is used in culinary
can be found al
The Jahant Co.,
166 South Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
4 Woman Drowned.

WHKEsBARRE, Pa, July 6.-Mrs.
Joseph Kulich was drowned in the Sus-
quehanna river at Plymouth and two
other women had narrow escapes.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06

Narblehead Reached Talcahuano.
SANTIAGO DE CHILE, July 6.-The
United States cruiser Marblehcrd. on
her way to the Pacific station, arrived
at Talcahuano.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06

The Edison Fish Market has moved
to l26 n. Howard st. Same telephone
No. 20S.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06
To Furnish Gomez a Home.

Walter Jackson. colored, aged %
died Wednesday of heart failure.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06

FUNERAL NOTICE-The funer-
al of Mrs. Nancy Hilton will be held
Friday at l O'Clock at the house.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-06

When dizzy or drowsy take BEEoHAM's
Pills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

entire Difference to the necessities of mod
ern duties. His methods of presentation
were strong and forcefuI. Story and meta
phor illuminated his eXhortations. While
pretending to scholarship in the pro-
found sense. aud rejecting all temptations
to venture into the higher criticism" Of
today, he held himself on an even level with
the average of huma nifty. and thus realized
the ideals and solved the problems of the
vast majority. His enormous audiences,
wherever he appeared, testified to this fact.
He recently estimated that he had in the
course of his career as an evangelist talked
to no less than seven million people. These
mGltitudes. it must b. remembered. were
scattered throughout the world, being. of
course. mainly in America. Thus the
Moody influence. which was from first to
last good influence. was ramiiied and will
unquestionabiy continue leaveu for
many years, and perhaps aid materially in
the evolution of a purer. better life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Christmas Weather.

One of the marvels of the closing of the
Year is the weather experienced by the
IeOpie Of this region. Throughout the au-
tumn and thus far in the winter the climate
has been marked by miidness and an alb
senCe of snow or rain. Here in Washing
ton only a very few times has the tempera-
tGre fallen below freezing. An unusual
number of days have been bright and clear.
Almost invariably the atmosphere has been
bracing and wholesome. All these cond.-
lions tend to encourage the hope that this
winter Will be mid, in marked contrast
with that of IS9S-y9. from the pains OF
which the country has indeed barely yet
recovered. 1t is a common experience for
a savage Onslaught by the elements to be
succeeded b. Sentleness of demeancr
which seems 10 be bid for pardon. Ii
VIII indeed require an extraordinarily mil /
season during the next three months to
compensate fully for the terrors of last
Winter. when Washington suffered as meyer
before within the memory of living man
when the cold recorded was beyond prera-
dent. when The snow was high beyond r4co,-
lection when the poor suffered 50 bitterly
that the resources of the more f1rtFJr.,.
were taxed to the limit to prevent awful
tragedies. when in short. for many day.
thu eatire community was virtually par
aiyzed by the ferOcity of the attack
Tradition leads to the association of
Christmas. even IN this climate, with snow
and cold. But so frequent have been the
green Christmas days here that no longer
is the advent of such day regarded
as an i'll omen Indeed, 50 large a
part does the weather play in the business
phases OF the season that an open Decenl-
Der il hailed with delight by both buyers
and sellers. No finer conditions could BE-
asked for than those which have prevailed!
during the entire period of this seasons
activity. and in consequence the merchants
oil Washington have occasion to be thank
full as never before in their history for d
trade which surpasses all expectations and
breaks all records. Thus the state of the
country - reflected in the avidity with
which the people have taken advantage. of
the wonderful weather OF the CLOSING
month 10 complete their Chris mas shop
ping. From other cities comes the same
story OF good weather congested streets
packed stores. unCeasing volumes of sales
and the transfer of enormous money sums
in recognition of the universal custom of
marking the season with giving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

The conviction of Funk today relieves a
certain amount of public apprehension
which has lately seemed to prevail lest the
mystery ofxhe brutal murder of Mr.. Brooks
should go unsOlved. The case against the
accused was almost wholly based upon cir
cumstantial evidence. 1t was such as to
create in the average mind decided sus-
picion, if not an absolute conviction of
guilt. Such evidence is an uncertain foun-
dalton for homicide prosecution. and the
district attorney and his assistants are en-
titled to congratulations upon the outcome
of their efforts to secure the conviction
which seemed to be required by the best
interests Of justice. a mis-triai would have
greatly retarded the work of enforcing the
law in the District, while. in view of the
extraordinary circumstances of the case an
aCquittai would have probably resulted in
a cessation of all further efforts to appre-
bend and punish the murderer. So gross q
crime naturally aroused the community to
high degree of resentment and, without
any disposition TO rejoice in the msfor-
tunes of the miserable man who now stands
condemned. the citizens of the capital
doubtless today feel more secure in their
enjoyment of life and property because of
this satisfactory verdict.