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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22
A SPELLING TEST.

Here Are Some Tongue TNisterx
With Which to GrappIe.
If you can spell every word correctly
In the following rhymes-all legitimate
eXpressions-you may consider yourself
qualified to enter a spelling bee:
Stand up. We spoilers. now and spell
Spell phenakistoscope and knell;
Or take some simple word as chilly
Or gauger or the garden lily.
To spell such words syllogism
And lachrymose and synchronism
And Pentateuch and saccharine,
Apocrypha and celadine,
Jepnine and homeopathy,
Paralysis and chloroform,
Rhinoceros and pachyderm,
Metempsychosis, gherkins basque,
Is certainly no easy task.
Kaleidoscope and Tennessee
kamtchatka and erysipclas
And etiquette and sassafras,
lnfalliblc and ptyalism,
Allopathy and rheumatism
And cataclysm and belcaguer
Twelfth, eighteenth. rendezvous. intriguer,
And hosts OF other words all found
On English and on classic ground;
Thus Boring strait and Mchaclmas,
Thermopyls, jalap. Havana,
Cinquefoil and pecacuanha
and Rappahannock, Shenandoah
And Schuylkill and thousand more
Are words some prime good spoilers miss
In dictionary lands like this.
Nor need one think himself scroyle
II some OF these his efforts foil
Nor deem himself undone forever
To miss the name Of either river,
The Dnieper, Seine Guadalquivir.
Lewiston (AIe.) Journal.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22

II2I-Georgc IT became King. MachlavcIIl.
l74S-Thomas Gay. author of ''Sandford and Mer.
ton" born; died 1889.
lSoG-Emile de Girardiu, journalist, Red Republic.
an and speculative writer, born in Paris died
ISL.
lsl1-Sccond and final abdication Of Napoleon;
Waterloo was lost by the French June 49,
ISs+-h p. M. in Smiths sound, Captain
Schlcy's command reached and rescued Lieu
tenant A. W. Greedy and six others, only sur
rivors of the Greedy expedition to Lady Frank.
lin bay.
aeeo-Hon Benjamin Bristow, cx-secretary OF the
treasury, died in New York city; born 1882
1ses-Gcncral Skaters corps made the first land.
ing on Cuban soil at DaiQuiri.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22

Possibly, after all, the probable
lily of an international mix up in
China is greatly exaggerated. The
foreign correspondents like to give
seriousness to the things of which
they write and they have fallen into
the habit of OVERRIDING the matter.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22
Reviews Guessing COntes..

The following guesses on the
population of Sistersville, to be
shown by the census Of 1900, have
been received:
Homer F. Reed, City, 4.122.
w +. Litten, City, 1887.
J Fl. Abel, city, 4,ooI.
John Hetzel, city, 5,432.
Mary Shriver, Pursley, 4,636.
Minnie Anshutz, 6.7so.
Raymond Wilson, city, 5000.
Mamie Anshutz, city, CTS.
w. B. Currau, city, 3,4oo.
Miss Zelma Twyford, Pursley,
4,63S.
Miss Bernie McCo,lum, Mid
dlebourne, q 643.
J. Hendrickson, city, 2,32s.
Everette Thistle, city, 2,7oo.
A. w. Willoughby. city, 2, 800.
K. Christ, Cleveland, O., 4.7S3.
I. L. Blackledge, Cleveland, O.,
6,4o7.
Belle Dye, Cleveland, O., 5,4e6.
R. E. Gorrell, Algeria, w. Va,
1904.
J. H. shinn, Central Station, w.
Va, 4,o23.
Fred B. Garman, Purs1ey, w.
Va, $500.
Miss Della Litten, Sardis, Ohio,
1867.
F. Hendrickson, city, 2,o75.
g. M, ellison. city. ooS.
Gene Wilson, city, 4,o75.
Ralph Reynolds, city, 5,oo9.
A. Metzgar, st. Marys, 1864.
Mrs. ]. R. Cross, city, SLY.
L. L. Twyford, city, 3,o2s.
J. B. McCollum, city, 3,I75.
Florence Lowther, city, q 1000.
A. G. Lowther, city, 3 SIS.
Burt Archer, Next, w. Va, a.
500.
Sarah Archer, Next, w. Va,
$500.
Leo Kennedy, city, 6,222.
r. Louise Parsons, city, 1850.
Pearl Calvert city, 1907.
May Calvert, city, 4,oIo
Della Cunningham, city, 4.o2o.
K. McCollum, city, 3 333.
George w. Barrett, Bert, w. Va.
q 500.
Matte Barrett. Bert, w. Va, S.,
IFS.
Mary Sine, city, 1850.
Gertrude Malick. city, Ass.
Thomas Malick, city, 3,Io3.
Charles Malick, city, 1896.
Jennie Stewart, city, 1858.
Lottie Gold, city, 2,545.
Mary Roverick, city, 3,545.
Eva Winger, city, 4,7o5.
Minnie Winger, city, d ,oes.
HERNIA Stewart, Shiloh, q GA.
Bessie Stewart, Shiloh, d 800.
O. V. Meyers, city, 3 TIT.
Mrs. J. F. Beaver, city, 5,763.
Ewart Ankrom, Paden's Valley,
5.o4e.
Mrs. Nora Smith, Wanamaker,
O., 4,SSS.
S. A. Ankrom, Paden's Valley,
5,1oI.
E. G Ankrom, Paden's Valley,
a 9e9
]. L, Ankrom, Paden's Valley,
5,oo5.
G. S. Snodgrass, city, 4,321.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22

Mckinley apd Roosevelt! The
expected happerei. Now will the
opposing ticket be Bryan and Hill,
as is being confidently predicted by
the leaders Of democracy?
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22

The report comes from Philadel.
phia that Jimmy Woodruff's loud
vest made great hit for him
among the colored delegates from
the south.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22

Just one-tenth Of all the bills that
were introduced got through the
house of representatives during the
session just closed. The wisdom
of good legislation Is in killing bad
bills.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22
An Early Stnrt.

An early start.
"That Blinkersdorf girl is the prompt
est young woman l ever had the pleas
ure Of escorting"
"She comes by 1t honestly. Her ia
Their was a car acknowledgements
Plain Dealer.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22
YOUNGEST ARMY OFFICER.

The youngest
officer in the
United States
regular army
is Lieutenant
Hugh A. Drum
Of the Twelfth
infantry now
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22

This has been q successful season
with us in every line, and
especially SO i'm Wash Fab.
RIGS of oil kinds, and yet
we have a few choice pat
terms LETT, among them be-
ing q handsome line of
Black and White Dimities
that sold at lSc a yard,
which we will offer at the
low price of la'c for this
week only. This is not
cut of about SC yard, but
an exact reduction of Sc
yard on this line of goods.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22

Furnished rooms to let at 71a
Main street.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22
This Date In History June 90.
l5a7-Nicolas Machiavel Cbette

152I-Nicolas Machiavel DIETER
known as MachiavellD. lial.
ian statesman who reduced
intrigue to a science. died;
bern lIG0.
l6S5-John Fisher, bishop Of
Rochester, bcheaded in the
Tower; born ASA
l7l4-Matthew Henry. English
Biblical CONNIE .tator, died;
born 1902.
1I2I-GeOrgc Ii hcrn me- Linn
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22
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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-06-22

'roiwEFo syisr svRSxs fxossr SUNDAY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
TO CARRY EXHIBITS FREE.
Southern Pacifc's Generous Offer to
State Fair.

The Southern Pacific Company set a
mark for liberality on progressive lines
when it offered 70 carry all exhibits to
and from the state fair free This ac-
ton Of the company places every county
on its line in easy reach Of the state fair
this year, and viii nable the South
ern portion Of the state to exhibit her
famous fruits, vegetables and grains at
a small expense. The following letter
is so plain and to the point that 1t
needs no further comment other than
to say II is up to the people now to
ensure a successful fair:
Portland, July 26-Mr. M. D. Wisdom,
Secretary State Board of Agriculture,
Portland. Or.-Dear Sir: In order TO
encourage exhibitors and attendance at
the state fair this company win trans
port exhibits originating at points on
its lines within the confines Of the state
to Salem and return to point Of origin
free Of charge. Exhibitors viii be re-
quired to pay the charges on shipments
to Salem. which charges will be refund
ed when goods are delivered to the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
WHERE PEARL COMES FROM.

The pearl fisheries Of the Dead Sea
extend the whole length of that water.
About three hundred boats are employ
ed by the Arab tribes, manned by crews
OF from five to twelve men. each pro-
vided with a number Of small canoes.
There are two fishing seasons of the
year. and this treasure is said to be
oftentimes as elusive as a far more
precious treasure Health. for which so
many search uselessly. The surest
guide to health is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. an invaluable remedy for
stomach disorders. recommended by the
best physicians for the past fifty
years. It should be taken for consti-
patton. indigestion, dyspepsia, liver
trouble. kidney weakness or any disor-
der resulting from impure blood or an
overworked stomach.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
PACIFIC COAST SALMON PACK.
Some Interesting Items Regarding the
Season Just Closed.


The Columbia river spring and sum
mer pack Is over. and is closely figured
at 100000 cases. Some OF the product
is stlll on offer at Sl.7O. s1s5 and sl.O7h
for tails. fats and halves respectively.
Outside Oregon rivers are stIll on
offer as quoted last week at S1.OO for
red and SIPS for Chinook No news
yet as TO the run.
The Puget Sound sockeye pack Is
over. but the fish is still on offer at
$3.50. S.65 and si.O5. the new prices
made for tails. fats and halves respec-
lively
The Grittth-Durney Company the
past week have made quite few sales
Of their Alaska red at s1lO. as they
still hold TO the view that the total
pack Of the territory will reach 1900. 900
cases.
There is war Of opinion here as to
the shortage OF the entire pack OF the
coast as compared with last year. some
maintaining that II VIII be 7OO.O cases,
while others are unwilling to admit
more than 100000
From reports and information gath
cred by the California Product Co. es-
timated salmon pack. 1900, stands as
follows to date;
British Columbia Fraser river SOCK
eyes. 1900 cases.
Northern and outside river sockeyes,
2i6.5OO cases.
Columbia river spring catch, 259.OOO
cases.
Sockeyes, Puget Sound. packed by
Pacific American combine. 6l.6OO cases.
Sockeyes. packed by the Alaska Pack
ers' Association. es,sOO cases.
Sockeyes. all other canneries together,
$1,000 cases.
Spring pack, including Tyees, 1850
cases.
Alaska pack win undoubtedly ox-
coed 100000 cases.
Compared with the pack OF 1899. CO.
lumbia river shows a shortage OF 40
900 cases.
Puget sound shows a shortage of
100000 cases.
Fraser river shows a shortage of
$4,000 cases.
Outside British Columbia rivers about
equal to last years pack.
This represents the bull view. 9th
ers place the pack of the northern and
outside rivers of British Columbia at
$500 cases, and the shortage on the
Fraser river at $4,000, The bull side
does not figure much on the fall pack,
though nearly 100000 cases of Hump
backs were put up on the Sound last
year as they say there are no fish
running and will not be, while the other
side says II is too early to figure on
this. The difference of opinion on the
Alaskan pack is already shown, San
Francisco Grocer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
CONVENT OF HOLY NAMES.
For boarders and day pupils; Astoria.
Oregon.

Courses-Academic. Grammar School
and Primary Studies will be resumed.
Monday, September 8. 1900. Special
rates to parents desirous of entering
their daughters as weekly boarders,
that Is for pupils spending the FIVE
school days at the Academy and re-
turning to their homes Friday evening.
Circular sent on application.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
sTocKHoLpERs, MEETINa.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Odd Fellows Land & Build
ing Association viii be held at Odd
Fellows hall on Thursday. August 20,
1900, at o'clock p. m, for the purpose
of electing a board Of directors. and
such other business as may lawfully
come before the meeting. G. REED.
A. ]. MEGLER. President.
Secretary.
Astoria. Or. July %. 1900,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
THE MORNING ASTORIAN
TELEPHONE OOl.

All contrasts for advertising In
the Asiorian are made on IA guar
antee Of circulation four times
larger than that Of any paper
published or circulated In Clat.
sop county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
NOTICE.

No bills win be paid by the regatta
committee Inless contracted or au-
thorized by the chairman or secretary.
It Is desirable that all bills should be
presented promptly.
CHAS. H. STOCKTON,
JOHN c. MCUE, Chairman.
Secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

company's agent for reshipment to
point of origin.
Yours truly,
C. II. MARKHAM,
General Freight and Passenger Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
AROUND TOWN.

AROUND TOWN.
Ice cream 800 quart at the Darlor.
The jefferson club held meeting last
night
Senator Fulton Is spending Sunday AZ
tho scaHhore
j. A. Rickers and wife. of Denver.
are at the occidenL
Born. 60 Mr.. and Mn. Perrin. OF
Skipanon. u daughter.
The Columbia arrived from San Fran
cisco yesterday morning,
The Harrison will leave this morning
nj o'clock for Tillamooh
MlAs Maude Norden. OF Portland. Is
visiting Mrs, +. ], Carney.
Best i5.eent meal. Rising Sun Res
taurant. Gi2 Commercial street
Jcii'a Reataurant-thc largest and
best. A trial will convince you.
Mr., aud Mrs. George Adams. OF Port
land. were In tho city yesterday
James J. Garraty. OF Portland. IL
visiting with friends IN this city.
The barkentlnc Addcnda will leave
Tor Melbourne. Australia, this week.
There was no business transacted In
the justice or county court yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. ], Wilson. OF Oak
land Cal. are guests nj the occIdent.
The Italian ship elisa from Homo
lulu. July 20, crossed in yesterday even
Ing
The Astoria a Columbia River rail-
road has donated $500 to the regatta
fund.
Mr. and Mrs. s. II, Mccall and daugn-
Ter. OF wlnona, Wash, are at the Par
ker House.
For Rent.--rour unfurnlshed rooms.
Tor house keeping Enquire at S77 Tenth
Street.
The best and cheapest tailoring in
the city at A. KILJUNEN. 622 Com
mercal Street.
For sale.-complete gear for two
traps at Desdemona Sands. Apply TO
Frank woodneld.
Angus Mclean has been appointed
by Judge Gray as keeper OF the War
renton bridge
when you want stylish new suit
made cheap. call on a, KILJuNEN,
bag Commercial Street
The Necanlcum Spruce Lumber Com
puny OF Seaside is now making q spec
ialty OF hemlock flooring.
BIDS for the construction OF the hos
pltal at Fort Stevens will be opened
at ~, m. September 9Th.
Eugene J. Hughes. sign painter. Of
San Francisco, In now with B. II. Allen
& Son, 4S5 Commercial street,
Mr. and Mrs. W. *. Newell ana
daughter. Miss Theresa, OF Forest
Grove, were In the city yesterday,
Nels j. Rasmussen, native OF Dem
mark. has declared his intentions to be-
come n citizen OF the United States.
For Sale Cheap.-Baby's iron bed
stead. springs and hair mattress, Ap-
ply TO N. r. Bridges. Astorian oitce.
During the month OF July Portland
shipped 1887 cars OF lumber, a gain OF
I0i cars over the. same month last year.
The Encore Is taking on cargo OF
lumber nj Knappton for Australia. She
Will leave about the first of the COM
Ing month,
Cream Pure Rye. Americas finest
whisky. The only pure goods; guar
anteed rich and mellow. John l.. Carl
son. sole agent.
CAPTAIN Marden, who came here re-
Gently from San Francisco to take
command Of the barSentine Addenda,
is on the sick list.
BEST l5-cENT MEAL; RISING
GUN RESTAURANT.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
TopAY's WEATHER.

PORTLAND. Aug. ia.-oregon. fair
and probably warmer; Washington.
fair and probably warmer, except near
thu coast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
HARPER wHIsKEY GOT FIRST RE-
WARD.

PARIS. Aug. 14.-American whiskiss
received the official approval of the ex-
position today when the first award
for merit was made to Bernhcim Bros,
Louisville. KY. on their l. W. Harper
whisky.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

any other place on earth. South Afrl-
ca II devastated BIZ war. She IL bersft
of developed resources. Excepting min
ing and a little old-fashioned farming
there ls little 10 work on; the soil Ii
OF wonderful fertility. The country Is
sadly lacking In timber necessary for
extended operations. The supply Will
have 10 be imported from other cOun-
tries. The British Columbia mills have
furnished four carg0cs In the past three
months for South Africa and four more
vessels are now on route 10 load. The
Sound mills furnished two cargoes in
July aggregating 175s.92i feet. The Co
lumbia river mills should bestlr them
selves and reach out for a share OF this
trade.
- ,,H y -.
chlopeck Bros. wholesale FISH deal
ers Of Seattle, received this week a
fish by one of It's craft whose KIND is
believed never 70 have been caught on
this coast before. says the Seattle Trade
Register II II built perch-like and
may be called sunflsh. is three feet
two inches from nose 10 tip OF its
short tail. the body Itself being about
two feet nine inches long, two feet
deep. and about nine inches thick. The
FISH is beautifully formed. and beautis
fully colored. Bright silver spots the
size of ten-cent piece cover the dark
to-light gray ground of the body; It's
Ans. onc dorsal above and one below,
two anal flns and two pectoral and
also its tail. are red. or rather dark
to-light vermlllon. covered With white
spots the size Of the silver spots men
TONED. The nose Of the fish is bright
yernhlllon. II was caught in 700 feet
on Cape Flattery. Altogether II Is q
rare looking bird. and may And place
In one of the United States museums.
Chlopeck Bros. have the FISH In cold
storage awaiting the United States
fish commissioner who Is expected at
Seattle daily.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19
NOTICE,

All persons having rooms kindly
leave name. address and price for same
at Regatta Headquarters.
JOHN c. MCUE,
- Secretary
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

At the Methodist church services to.
day Will be aa follows; Sunday school
at 10 a. m. The subject Of the morn.
Ink sermon VIII be: "A Sublime Utter
ance." The evening subject will BE-.
Five Beautiful Lessons from the Acts
OF q N0bleman."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

Some wag yesterday complained 10
central that his voice was strained by
talking through the perforated disk In
the phone transmltter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

Mlae Clara Blanchart, OF Portland,
who has been spending the past two
weeks az Long Beach. returned 10
her homo yesterday
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

Owing 10 the absence Of Judge Nell
son and Mayor Bergman from the city,
there waa no session OF police court
yesterday afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

Although no definite news concern
Ink the letting OF the contract for the
construction Of the elevator and dock
nj Flavel IN obtalnable. rum0r has II
that the same has been let and work
VIII begin September 1gt.
Services viii be held as usual at the
Presbyterian church today Theme N
tho morning sermon, The Master"
Evening theme. Jesus Sermon IN the
Synagogue nj Nazareth" A most cor
dial Invitation In extended 70 all.
Tho Royal Nelghbors OF America,
auxiliary 10 the NJ. w. A.. picknicked
at staycboat landing yesterday. The
launch Ethel went 60 the grounds last
night, carrying q number OF business
men who could not go In the morn
ing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

A most, wonderful clairvoyant and
business medium VIII give readings
daily, for n short time only, at room
II. Main Street House.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

Senator Fulton Is spending Sunday at
thc araHhorc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

The British bark Bowman y. Law.
with cargo ot grain from Portland to
the United Kingdom, came down the
river last night. She will 20 to sea
tomorrow morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

Ice cream 800 quart at the Darlor.
The jefferson club held a meeting last
night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

The Fashion saloon. under the man
agcment Of Messrs. Llndback n Carl
son. In one OF the most popular resorts
In town. II you want 10 spend a pleas
ant evening and enjoy good music,
give the boys a call. Best OF wines.
liquors and ciglrs in stock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

Judge Nelson went 20 Portland yes
terday morning 10 meet the burial par
~. with the remains OF his mother.
Mrs o. Nelson. He will return here
this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

The Galzert and Potter had trial
of speed coming down the river from
Portland yesterday evening. The Potter
left Portland earlier than the Cat
cert. but az Humes' station they met
and honors were even the remainder
OF the trip. The Gatzert officers are
not at all satisfied with the result as
their vessel was light. They are anx-
on the result.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-19

Remember we guarantee our ice
cream 10 contain nothing but cream
and sugar and flavor. II is 10 cents
per pint at the Parlor.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
County Court.

The first day of the comfy court was oc-
cupied with small civil matters. Yester-
day the criminal docket was taken up, and
the case of the Commonwealth VS.. John
Peery was continued on motion of the de-
fendant, on account of the absence of wit
nesses.
The case of the Commonwealth vs. Lee
Martin, Charles Roberts and William
johnson, alias Benjamin Stofer, was then
called and the jury sworn to try Martin
and johnson, Roberts being unable to ap-
pear in court on account of being very sick
in Jail. The charge against these men v as
forgery. On the 9Th of this month they
forged check on the Bank of Graham for
$500 and signed the name of John Hol-
brooks to the same. They were detected,
arrested and brought here and confined in
Jail. They we're indicted on Tuesday and
brought to trial on yesterday. Mr.. j.
Powell Royal appeared for them and the
Commonwealth was represented by MIR.
Barnes Gillespie, Commemorative Attor-
ney. An agreed verdict Of two years con-
finement in the penitentiary was rendered
by the jury as to Martin and Johnson, and
the case was continued az to Roberts.
There will be no more criminal cases heard
during the present term of the court.