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The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
Reception.

One Of the most elegant receptions of ihe seasen was that given Thursday. De. cember G. by Mrs. Rollwage and Miss Rollwage in honor of their guests. Misses Dews and McRae of Camden, and Miss Foster Of Hope Cards for the afternoon were issued to the feminine society people and in tine evening both ladies and gen tlemen were entertained.
 The RJlwage home, which lends itself eharmingly to large entertaining, was decorated by Memphis florist.
 The elaborate decorations were accom- plished by arrangements of smilax and white carnations in tasteful fashion.
 The dining room was the most artistic feature of the decorations, and the re- treatments, as served by Little Rock caterer, were no less triumph of art.
 Mrs. Rolwage received in handsome black gown; Miss RolIwage wore white taffeta and Organdie, Miss Dews white satin and organde, Miss Foster white satin and liberty chiffon applique, Mis-: McRea delicate blue taffeta and silk mousseline.
 Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Russell, Mrs Thomas, Miss Norma Rollwage and Mrs Polbamius, of Texarkana, were guests ol honor in the receiving party
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
Calendars X Booklets

The assortment this season Is more beau ltiful than ever. and our stock K worth
 comiug miles to see. Very pretty Il Is ir-
 deed.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
Collectors Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE 1\ undersigned sheriff and ex-oficio collector of the Revenue of st. Francis county. State Of Arkansas. will attend in person or by dep- uty at the following times and places for the purpose of collecting the state and county revenue of said county for the year 1900. to- wit
 Madison township. Forrest City. January l.. Blacktish township, Ashworth's store, Jan uary 3.
 L'Anpuille township. Ellis Gin. January 5. Whestley LOW nship. Wheatiey. January :. Goodwin township. Goodwin, January $. Prairie township. Palestine. January9. Franks township. Bonair, January 10. Telico township. Colt. January r. Griggs township. Widener. January II. Johnson township, Manley's Gin, January l5
 And at Forrest City. Court House, from Jam uary i6 to April 10. 1901.
 All persons are requested to bring their las | years tax receipts when they come 10 pay taxes, that mistakes may be avoided.
 W. F.. WILLIAMS.
 sberin and Collector of St. Francis Co. December 1. i900.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
The Best Plaster.

A piece Of flannel dampened with Cham heriain's Pain Balm and bound 10 the af- tected parts is superior to any plaster When troub'ed with lame back or pains m the side or chest. give it a trial and yon are certain to be more than plrasad with the prompt relief which it affords. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism -one application gives relief. Webb X Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
Stolen.

From the hitchrack in front of A. Never X Cos. store, last Saturday night, one Black Horse. about l6 years old. pony build. branded on left shoulder and left hip with large "B, mane was clipped about l2 months ago and is rather bushy A liberal reward will be paid for the return of said animal or for information leading to the recovery Of the same.
 MRS. G. A. TRAIL. Information may be left with 0. A. Ezeli, al Forrest City, Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
::77t4&DOLLSAt4k::

We have them from penny apiece to s3 0o See our Reversible Novelty Doll for 2jc.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14

Look over the line of Musical In- struments at the Newsstand. We have a guitar for Sl5 co that is as fine toned as any in the country. Others cheaper. Also Ma.dolins, Violins, Banjos, Accordeons. Blow Accordeons. Harmonlcas, Jews-harps, Pianos and Organs.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
Tie Christmas Supplement.

Watch TOT our handsome Christmas supplement next week on pink paper. II wlllbe just half as large AS Tnf TIMES aud will be filled with merry Christmas reading. and photograph of the goth Cen fury Santa Claus. IL will also contain many other handsome illustrations appro- priate to the season, and one full page Of advertising by four of Forrest City's most en,erprisimg business men. VIZ: So' Lewis. gents furnishings: ]. H Tipton, druggist; Fred Klieber, the kiondike baker. and W. F. Evans. grocer.
 In order 10 give this paper the widest circulation possible before Christmas, We shall endeayor to issue i, next Thursday afternoon-one day earlier than usual though this may not be possible. and will depend ou circumstances. We shall also have our usual supplement, and If needs lir enlarge that to four pages.
 Ne are prepared to accommodate al wl.o wish to be represented in our col umns. Send in your orders as early as possible and we will issue the iivest ccuD try newspaper in Arkansas next week.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
Notice.

The undersigned citizens of Griggs town ship. of St. Francis county. will make applica. ton to the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas atiits next regular session. 10 com pei the ChOctaw. Oklahoma and Gulf Railway Company to build and continuously main tain an agency therefor. Il depot al Widener on the Memphis and Choctaw division of their railroad. T. J. WITIIERS
 k. NJ. BENNETT,
 W. F. MCDOWELL,
 and others.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
Trunks Transferred.

Trunks transferred to and from depots h and from any part of the city. Leave orders at or telephone Belser Hotel phone it. l.. II. BELSER.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
What Became of Parker?

The above is the title of four act farce comedy, with Miss Norma Rollwage as Vivian, in the leading role, and Dr. T. $. Shields doing the heavy. as Parker, which Is being rehearsed by competent com rany of artists. under the management of Mr. |. k. Atkins, and will be put on the boards at the Opera house one night dur ing the holidays for the benefit Of the Young Mems Club. The following is the
 CAST OF CHARACTERS.
 Fred Parker Ia wholesale dry goods
 merehantl .......... Dr. T. 5. Shields William Terrence (his partnerl
 ............... .s... Ernest Paslay James Jones. .. ... ...F. R. Atkins Jeremiah Growler Ia retired busi.
 ness msnl ...... IT. c. Folbre, Jr Mir. Harrison Ia capitalist from Chi
 cagol.- ...-...... ...... Dave Davis bf. Rogers. .......,..........P Paul Pope Police Sergeant Ripley .. k. Il. Winfield Oito Ia waiter rl.............. Ben Neblett Vivian lParker's wifel. l.......
 ...... ... Miss Norma Rolwage Mildred Green (her maiden auni1
 ............. Miss EuIa Williams liehe Worth (Growler's niecel.
 ............. Miss Mamye P'Poole Cora a maid at Parkers). Mrs Shoemaker F. h. Aikihs. ....... Manager
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14

Sheet Music-jc per copy and up. Magistrates Blanks, Deeds. IPins-ts 10 boxes. Drawing States. Slate Pencis-jc per dozen. Silcate States. Mucilage Bottles. Paper Fasteners.
 phots Holders and Frames, Waste and Work Baskets. Book Covers. . for | cts. Lunch Bask cts. iCorkscrews. Knife and Eraser Homes. Rusty Pen Pullers. Sleeve Protectors, Eve Shades. Backgammon Boards. Tally Cards. Archarena. Carbon Paper, Maps of Arkansas and other States. Visiting and Playing Cards. Japanese Lanterns and Napkins. EaSels. floor and Table. Rose Bowls, Porcelain Novelties Match Holders. Cameo Ware Novelties Tobacco Jars, Opal Ware Novelties. Smokers Sets,
 Dresser Sets, Trinket sets.
 Keystone Ware Novelties.
 Tete-a.Tete Sets. Cups and Saucers. Glass Bells. Toilet sets. Shaving Mugs. Dressing Gases. Souvenirs.
 Photograph and Autograph Albums. Papier Mache Novelties,
 trokinoie Boards. $i.a5, Doll Heads, Legal. Fools and Bin Cap.
 Typewriter Paper. Envelopes,
 Writing Papcr-Note and Letter size, Reversible Document Envelopes. Tracing Paper, Legal Wrappers.
 Photograph Envelopes. Manicure Sets, Shoehorn Sets, Gents sets.
 Glove and Handkerchief Boxes. Music Rolls. scrap Books,
 Picture Frames. Paper Weights, A B and Building Blocks,
 Games. endless variety.
 sterling Silver Novelties, fToys-a few sure enough novelties, Sponge Cups. Ink Stands. Drawing and Blue Print Paper
 Mail Boxes, Coin trays, Tool Chests. liiihles. Tesiaments. Wall Pockets Shoe Polishing Sets. Writing Desks Wax Candles and Holders.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14

Oa the new schedule. effective Octo. Der 7th. trains on the Choctaw will ar. rive as follows:
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever Is a bottle of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic It is simply iron and quinne m tasteless form. No cure mo pay. Price soc.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-14
Stops the Cough and Works offCoI,

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure. no pay Price p cents.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
Children's Masquerade.

Those who attended the children's
mask ball at the opera house last
Wednesday night were agreeably
surprised and brilliantly enter
tanned. The children were out in
fail force, ranging in size from knee
high 10 nearly grown, and they
enjoyed themselves TO the top of
their bent.
The costumes were varied and
brilliant and itwould be impossible
for The GAZETTE to enumerate them,
save to say that the were brilliant
and dazzling. There were in all
about eighty-four masks and the
fun was kept going at lively rate
until IL O'Clock and then some OF
them were 10th to give up.
The following costumes were
awarded prizes; Master Julius Seyd.
Ter, III chief Shiuer Fire Company,
received IL prize donated by Mr.
Philip Welhaosen, also little Ella
Schramm rs sponsor of the Fire
Company. Master DIETRICH Me
mey er rs u fireman. Little Annie
Emler received the prize donated
BY Mr.. John Valenta. for represent
ing the Sinner Oil Mil,
The gross receipts taken at the
door amounted to $3.50, the ex'
penses were $4,000, leaving the neal
sum of %27 50 for the school.
After II m, the grown folks tool
the floor and danced until Il. N
The music was furnished by tn,
Sinner band and was highly salts
factory. The entire affair was {
great success and reflects mucl
cledit on the trustees, Messrs. Hell
mers. Seydler and Kram, who haC
the affair in charge
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
DIED.

Last Wednesday at her home on
the DR.. 8. i. Nave farm, near Shi.
ner. Mrs. Hugo Setzmann. The
funeral took place on Thursday at
the Sinner cemetery and was at.
tended by large conoourse Of
relatives and friends, quite num-
Der being present from EnRle. the
former home of the deceased, The
bereaved husband and children
have the sympathy ofall who know
them, in their great and sudden
ailliction. There are eight little
children. the eldest being only thir-
teen years old.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
Gard Of Thanks.

desire to express my heartfelt
thanks to the Hermann Sons and
to the kind friends and neighbors
for their valued assistance and SYM
pathy, so freely extended to me
during the last illness and death OF
my beloved wife, and assure them
that shall never forget their many
kiuduesses in my hour of deep al
fiction. Huoo SETzMANN.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
LOCAL NEWS.

,,e,r ,,r.,.
n'"'t" e'so ~ r'''' -
H. p,,;,;,, x,,,,o,,sa,, ,o,,rb "a
$50 ni,iI,,,ys',sa s,orr;,oro I.s, MA
nesday.
~. a,od sbova ., - q
voo,lo
For.oers a,e very much behind
\ their work, as the ground is too
wet for ploushing.
Sorghum seed for sale at rs cents
a bushel, at VOTERS Bros.
H., i, eh;,.r .
n Won are let The neonIe know it
,bro,cb Tbe G.erqyrp
uooao,o,tsrs Co, ,dyond frrits
:. wiz En,ler,s
,"i'7s I'"'4 @n'' N'es''u's ''''.le
tnr,iiv of o. 4 r. Naye
aonr i w0aener s scbnhnaon,a
Inc e'ec'lon ! only one mon.n
on app no one mas 0iie[ e, Se' io'
:" ', W. ~
oa'' ana see VOTERS nf'S'' me
Ars. W. a. lna'cner an" i''''e
0"ugn'ef' ROBERT were mere sunday
ana Mo''u0y' Yis''i's 'ne e''''oi anu
,..,t :,
s ' r,' III, a.,
'''F
Mr.. John Schumacher the La
Grange banker, was in Sinner last
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
On the Guadalupe.

The first picnic Of the season took
place last Thursday on the Guada-
lupe river and was rendered by Miss
Clara Littlefeld to her friends in
town and country. There was plenty
Of good things to eat, the day was
clear and pleasant and very en-
joyable time was had By all who
attended.
The following young people were
present: Messrs. Philip Welhau
sen, G. J. Gray, l. w. Griffith.
Homer Hughs, Guy LittleGeld and
G.. and L. McI4endon, Misses Mamie
Welhausen, Eta Thornton, Cecil
Habermaoher, May and Tommie
Hughs, Clara and Gertrude Little
field, Alma Kokernot, Myrtle Smith,
and Edith Littlefeld, also Mr.. and
Mrs. Littlefeld, Robt, Fitzgerald,
n. Gellhorn. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Theo. Schuhmann, ofShiner.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

A moving picture show, giving
n representation of the Fitzsim-
mons and Jetfries fight, will be at
the opera house two nights, Friday
and Saturday, March I'd and 3rd'
Admission, adults 25 cts, children
ID cts. A free exhibition in front
Of opera house each night.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
Ten Dollars Reward.

Lost. Sunday night, February
18th on the road between Greene
pasture gate and Frank Ennis gin,
a sum of money, nearly all in bills.
| will ply above reward for return
TO me. john GALiIA.
Sinner, Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
NEW TIME TABLE.
IN EFFECT OCT. 30. 1899.
LoCKHART BRANCH.

LoCKHART BRANCH.
Train No. IS arrives from Lock-
hart at 4;l5 p. M.
Train No. 46 arrives from Yoa-
kun ut G:45 p. m.
WACO BRANCH.
(Waco to Yoakum.)
Train No. Al arrives from Waco
at 800 p. m.
Train No. 43 leaves Sinner at
S:l5 a. NJ.
(Yoakum to Waco)
Train M. AZ arrives from Yoa-
kun at 1910 p. m.
Train No. Al leaves Sinner at
9:57 p. NJ.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

The little chill Of MIR. Louis Cul,
pepper died last Wednesday and
was buried in the Sinner cemetery
Thursday evening. The sorrowine
parents have the full sympathy Of
all their friends in their sad bereave-
ment.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

Rev. ]. f. Sullivan of Flatonia.
was in Sinner last Thursday and
Friday, cnnvassing for a new Chi
cago magazine. Mr,Sullivan preach
ed good sermon at the Methodist
church on Friday night.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

Carnes' Cash Store is the place
to get your fresh groceries, No one
appreciates your trade more and
will always strive to please you.
All goods delivered promptly and
free Of charge.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

Hon. w. f. Adams is a candidate
for reelection to the 9th Lcgisla'
IRE as representative. With the
experience that MIR. Adams has had
he ought to make the people good
representative.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

mr.. and Mrs. Earl Fry, ana
Misses May and Tcmmie Hughs,
LETT last Friday night for Monterey,
Mexico, While ,ucre they will
witness the bull fight.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
seed Potatoes.

Tennessee Triumphs, Early 0hio's,
Early Rose, Goodrich, Peerless, and
Jackson Whites, all for sale cheap,
at caues Cheap Cash Store,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
Strayed or Stolen.

A red and white-spotted Jersey
COW, branded y. Been gone about
three months. Reward for delivery
to me at Sinner.
c. l.. WILLIAMS.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
CITY DIRECTORY.

FLAVOR t.. Robt. L. Eschenburg.
Treasurer ...., Louis Wagner.
Secretary. ....... Ed. J. MAR.
ALDERMEN.
Louis Wagner, Ed F. VOTERS,
Chas. Muecke, Ed. J. Merrem,
@. 3. Wel!iausen.
The City Council meets on the
hrst Monday in every month.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

'A"'i " iHi'i'NN - 49, N'4S 4"NSSV
styles, at a c. Koepke's.
Another car of Texas Rust Proof
Oats, just received at VOTERS Bros,
Charlton vaccine with llinstruc-
lions for use for sale at The City
Drug Store.
A full line of ladies' and gents
dress shoes aud slippers, at Wag-
ener &c Schuhmann's.
Shirts, suspenders, hosiery, un-
derwear, etc, at bottom prices, at
Carnes' Cash Store.
Mrs. Simpson of Sinner who has
been on visit to her daughter
Mrs. Il. NJ. Colston, returned home
observation-disclosures Star.
Our goods are new and Of the
latest styles, and prices low as the
lowest, WoLrERs' Bros.
Mr.. ]. D. A. Meyer notifies his
friends thrt on account of i'll health
he will not again be candidate for
tax collector, nor any other Office.
At Wagner g. Schuhmann's,
fresh garden seed, two papers for
Ave cents. All varieties.
The roads and bridges in the
Sinner precinct need attention badly
but no one from Sinner viii stand
for commissioner.
A full and complete stock of
paints, oils and white lead just
received and for sale low at Flato
Il Neuhaus.
Mrs. Amanda Williams, Of Brady,
Texas, arrived in Sinner last week
on a visit to her parents Mr.. ana
Mrs. ]. r. Kinsal.
Make no delay, but come at once
and get our prices, then buy where
your dollar gets the most.
Carnes' Cash Store.
G. II. Flato came ia last Satur
" I, f 1'',Ii ] p F,+sist, !.
where he is feeding cattM
Gatlin's Cough Syrup never dis
Iappoints. Relief comes with the
first dose. You get ii cure or your
money back. For sale by all drug
gists.
Messrs. Green and Griffith ship
ped four more cars of cattle tc
Chicago last Friday, in charge Of
1, w. Griffith and Adolph Stephan
Gatlin's Anti,Bilious Compound
cures habitunl constipation. Large
boxes 20 cents. Ask your druggist
for free sample, For sale by al
druggists.
Mr.. Emil Buescher the newly
elected manager Of the oil mil tt
he erected at Smithvile, was il
Sinner last Friday, inspecting the
Sinner mill.
Subscribe for The GAZETTE anc
secure copy Of Coins great book
on "Money, Trusts and Imperial
ISM" free.
Mr.. 0. II. Deutsch has purchased
the Brucnning property opposite
the GAZETTE Office, paying for sam'
1880. Mr.. Deutsch secured ,
great bargain.
Do you need any stationery fo'
the New Year? Ifso, The GAZETTE
can print it for yon quickly, neatly
and as low as anybody.
Mr.. T.. NJ. Kokernot was here las
Monday 90 his way home from hi
ranch in Jackson county Hesa
cattle are in good shape, with plenty
Of water and some grass.
Master Julius Seydler received :
beautiful gold pen and holder as I
prize for representing the chief o
the Sinner Fire Company at tn
Mask ball last "Wednesday night.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
Wanted

To rent, good, upright piano, we'll
tuned; for light playing. Apply at
GAZETTE Office, or depot.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

Mr.. Buske, of the firm Of Hill e.
Buske, broom manufacturers OF
Sinner, called at The GAZETTE Office
last Friday and informed us that
there was Zig demand, at good
price, for broom corn, and advises
the farmers to try and raise some.
The time for planting is from the
LIST to the 10th Of March and it il
planted in rows the same as sor.
ghum. Mr.. Buske says he can
furnish seed to all who may want
them. Every farmer should try q
few acres.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

Agents on salary of SO per week
and expenses the greatest agent
seller ever produced every stock
and poultry raiser buys it on sight.
Hustlers wanted. Reference. Nd
dress, with stamp, American Mfg.
Co., Terre Haute, Ind.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28
Just Received.

At G. X. lIolchak's, carload Of
the celebrated Bates Seed Potatoes.
Guaranteed to grow.
G. K. HoLcHAK.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

Great opportunity offered to good,
reliable men. Salary of $15 per
week and expenses for man with
rig to introduce our Poultry Mix
ture and Insect Destroyer in the
country. Send stamp, American
Mfg. Co., Terre Haute, Ind.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-28

Mr.. Luther Noah, of Big Hill,
was in Sinner last Saturday and
handed The GAZETTE an interesting
letter from the Philippines, written
by an old Lavaca county boy, Mr..
Al Chivers. The letter appears in
another column'of this issue.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-19
M'6INTY BAND CONCERTS
In the Plaza For the Coming Sum
mer.

Extensive preparations are being
made by the band management to
make the coming concerts the best
ever given. The musical part of the
program will be under the manage
ment o: Prof. Carl Pi tier and the bus
mess management in the hands OF
Frank S. Ryan, recently of Los Ange
les, where he had considerable expe-
rieuce in handling musical entertain
ments on a large scale.
The management will aim to make
these concerts the most popular ever
given, and at the same time to give
the pub the latest aud most popular
airs of the day, as we'll as the highest
grade. The number of musicians will
be added to and various instruments
added from time to time, till, it lie
hoped, the band will be well known
and every citizen of Ell Paso proud of It..
Wbenever there are any engage
ments for bands outside of Ell Psso,
such as at fairs. etc, the management
will try to secure the same which will
advertise Ell PasO. The hope is gener
al that every merchant and citizen will
take an interest in the band and give
deserving of, for there is nothing that
is more entertaining aud popular with
the masses both old and young. than
these summer night cOncerts. the only
amusement the people of Ell PAso have
il the summer months.
Concerts are TO be given every Fri
day night, beginning Friday, May 45h.
tits being the first Friday in May.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-19
TIRED OF LIFE.
A Dependent German Finds Death
By His Own Hand.

When NJ. Schlosser, the carpenter
entered his shop in the rear Of the
| building at the corner of Fourth and
Utah streets at $50 o'clock this morn
ing he was surprised to see the dead
body of Carl Ehrig hanging from the
roof. Hastily cutting the leather strap
which the dependent German had
made use Of, he found that life had
been extinct for some time.
The unfor tupate man was butcher
| by trade, and came from Arizona to
this city last Friday In search of en-
ployment, and without a cent. Mr.
Schlosser finding that he WAS handy
with tools finally consented to give him
odd jobs until he could secure some
thing to co at his own trade. Ehrig
went to work Saturday, spparen thy quite
happy that he had found some means of
support, and worked with a will.
During the day he showed signs at
different times in his speech and &C
tions of mental disability. but taking It
for some peculiar habit, no Importance
was attached to his eccentrictties. He
appeared to have a fear that some one
was pursuing him to his undoing and
that night he requested the pse OF sn
empty glass. He took it into the shop,
and today it was discovered about half
filed with plaster of paris mixed with
water, while butcher knife lay by the
side of the cot On which the dead man
had slept. 1t Is supposed that he bad
undertaken to destroy himself by the
draught he had prepared, but believ-
ing it an unsuccessful method, thought
of the keer-edged knife.
Then perhaps his courage failed him
for the moment or the consequent flow
of blood from cutting was not TO his
liking, and seeing the strap which
hung over the bench he decided to use
that as means or securing relief from
earthly troubles. Fastening it to q
rafter above, it was but little job to
step off the cot into eternity.
The deceased was about forty years
of age at the time of his Intimely end
and his act is assigned to dependency
resulting in temporary deraugement of
his mind. Undertakers NaPley and
Lyons took charge of the remains.