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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-13

The remains of Maj. John A. Lo-
gan were buried at Youngstown,
o., Yesterday afternoon.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-13
afardi Gras, New Orleans, La
Feb. 2Ist to 18th, 1900.

Account Mardi-Gras the Illinois
Central r.. r. will sell tickets to
New Orleans, L. A., and return,
on Feb. both. to Doth, inclusive, at
rate of one fare. Return limit
March Is.
e. NJ. SHERWOOD, Agent
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-13

Entirely new and FIST class in all
respects. Excellent sample rooms
and service uncqnaled in any city
On Double Car Line.
G. b & L. ?. KLElpERER, Props,
Henderson Ky.
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plloa M Peeple

testify TO the merit Of Banner So vc
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cHAs. r.. LEWIS,
Brick, Encaustit Tile, Artificial Stone

CONTRACTOR.
All kinds Of Brick Work, Tile Hearths
Encaustics, Floors, Etc Stone Pave
ments, Stone Steps, Stills, Etc
All kinds of Job Work IN my line
properly and promptly attended to
such as Crates, Flues, and Chimneye
on BANK BUILDING.
Telephone 1898. HOrkinsyille, Ky
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02

IL Hung Chang am tend 90 demonstrate
his desire % secure the succOr of the
ministers at PekIn and their delivery
at Ilen Tsin 10 this can De- safely eff
fected Trusting that Boz return the in
tenatIonal column can be- halted
Unquestionably a proper assurance
OF the safe delivery of the ministers
would have some effect upon the tenn
per of the powers. and IL Is possible
that the United States government
would give ear TO- oycrtures IN that
direction were not the attempt made
by The Chinese Co impose conditions
upon the delivery that are altogether
Objectionable.
such for instance IS "a stipulation
that the Chinese Imperial authorities
shall Doe absolutely abs0lvei from the
consequences OF the agreement. and
for liability for what has taken place
I'm Pekn.
The first stipulation might be re-
garded as direct Invitation 20 the Box
ers 90 murder the ministers on their
ay 90 the coast. and therefore our
government WIN leave it 90 Mr.. Con-
ger himself whether or not he regards
10 as safe 10 leave Pekin when the
opportunity IS held out.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
England is Promised a sensation

London, Aug 2--The Daily Tele-
graph on the authority OF fits Cape
town correspondent. asserts today that
documents of the highest Importance
emanatng from England have been
discovered In Pretoria. duplicating
members OF the house of commons ana
other prominent persons In England
who have agitated In favor OF the Beers.
u says that startling developments may
Doe expected shortly.
a correspondent with Cen Hunters
force 40 Slapkrluz says THE VIM
burg and Sauckael comm1ndos are now
arriving, about 600 mon Gen Rouy
has arrived and also the c0mmandaut
of the Emp Wepencr commando. 10 viii
take days 90 get an in There is O cone
tnuous stream OF wagons for seven
miles up the valley road. An the Lead
ers have surrendered. The prisoners
include foreign artillerists'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
Colorado Town burned.

Denver Colo, Aug Ia special TO
the News from Rcdclid colo. says.
The town OF Gilman of 5000 inhabi-
tants, the center of the mining industry
OF Eagle county, was wiped out of exist
ence by fire az 2 o'clock this morning
The buildings destroyed include tho
Congregational church the opera house.
the odd Fellows han. two general mer-
chandise stores, three saloons. the post
Office, TWO dry goods stores. two livery
stables and upward OF nifty dwellings.
and viii foot up a total loss OF 100000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
Maranetle Monnment Meetlnr.

Chicago Aug "A special from
Macknac Island. Michigan. says:
The Marquette Monument meeting
was held on the parade grounds of Ola
Fort MackInac About 1000 persons
were present The orators were Rev.
Thomas +. Sherman and Gen. John c.
Black OF Chicago. Father sherman re-
viewed the work of Marquette after
Joliet had been sent 90 him Gen.
Blacks topic was Marquette as
man OF the people,
The object Of the celebration was the
same as heretofore namely. 90 arouse
interest In the project OF erecting
statue IN honor OF the explorer in state
park
Others who spoke were Bishop Davies.
y. o. Brown, secretary OF the associ-
alton jones /. Blair of 81. Louis. r..
q. TwaItes secretary of the Wisconsin
Historical society. ANA William y.
Gagnieur, who Is az the head OF the
Indian missions ~ the upper peuinsu-
Ia
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
Attempted Assassination.

London, Aug 1.-The Vienna CORE
spondent or the Daily Chronicle, wiring
yesterday. says. "A rum0r has reached
here from Belgrade that an attempt
was made 90 assassinate King Alex
ander this afternoon while be- was driv-
ing through the town 10 rs said he
was shot at, but was not Injured. The
rumor Is uncOntrmed."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
RESTAURANT KEEPERS oBJECr
Exposition Prices are Altogether Too
HeaYN for Thorn.

New York, Aug. "A dispatch 10
the Herald from Paris says:
There Is great dissatisfaction among
the propueturs Of restaurants in the
Champ d. Mars IN connection with the
exposition. and meeting has been
called by about n dozen propretors 20
decide whether 90 close or not
The lessee OF the leading restaurant
IN the Champ de Mars Informed the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
League Of American Mothers.

Chicago. Aug Members OF the
League OF American Mothers. am or
ganlzation which consists OF $50 leagues
throughout the country are holding
their annual meeting in Longwood. AT
the opening session addresses were de-
livered by Mrs j.. j. Hardy OF Topeka.
Kansas Mrs T. w. Proudfoot OF Long
wood and Mrs D. J.. Wyman OF Evan
ston. II is thought that Mrs Hardy
OF Topeka will Doe elected president OF
the LEAGUE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
THIS cHuNAMAN DoDGED.

Shanghai. Aug. Admiral Seymour
on board the dispatch boat Alacrity
started ion Naukln today 20 consult
with Liu Kun vi. vicer0y OF Nankln
Admiral Seymour wired the vlceroy Of
his intended visit, and Liu Kun re.
piled:
II am unwell and cannot see you"
Admiral Seymour insisted upon maxi
Ing the visit. and the yiceroy respond
ed by wire.
II ann instructlng a warship 90 pro-
coed down the river o. escort the Alac-
rity 90 Nankin. in case Of misunder-
standing IN passing the forts
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
JOHN GOODNOw CONSUL GENERAL AT SHANGHAI.

Of conspicuous IN China present
United States consul general shanghai who conducting the
negotiations with ii Hung Chang and the Chinese
The accompanying picture reproduced from the New York Tribune
made Shanghai
1855 and said TO be an excellent likeness Mr. Godow native Indiana
trouble
Minnesota politician baseball umlomuu Nh
he ranks the leading diplomat this country China.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
THE CHINESE TRAP.

Washington. Aug 1.-The Chinese
imperial government is putting forth
through negotiations. the abandonment
Of the International movement upon
Prkin, The cablegrams received at
the state department today from Earl
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
Rural Free Delivery.

Washington. Aug 1.-The postofice
department has established rural free
delivery service 90 begin August 18th
az Elm0ntc. CAL and additional SER
vice al Santa Barbara. Cal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
WANT MINISTER'S 10 LEAVE

Rome Aug IA telegram from tn
ku, via che Foo, July 3Oth, says 'Ths
commander OF the Italian warshlp
Elb states that a letter from the
British minister In Pekin, dated July
25th, confirms the information Of the
japanese military attache that the
Chinese government on July goth again
asked the ministers 20 leave Pekin,
but that they refused. "
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
POMEEs pTZZLED.

POWERS PUZZLED.
a dispatch to the Tribune from Lon
dop says
The news from China In the last a
hours has consisted mainly Of belated
accounts from various capitals Of the
experiences Of the legations when they
We're under fire
l A crisis has now arisen, when the
/ powers must either consent 10 make
| peace with their legations held at the
mercy OF Chinese guards, or else send
am army TO PekIn and take the risk
! OF having a massacre ordered before
the troops can arrive at the capital
The cabinet without doubt has dis
cussed this question and probably the
views Of the British and American
governments have been exchanged re-
specting it, although there is no direct
evidence OF any concerted action
EUROPEAN CONCERT STRAINED.
Dispatches from China are lndecislye.
but indicate that several powers favor
an immediate advance. whereas the
contingents Of other powers have not
received instructions from their home
governments, There are rumors that
the advance has begun and these re-
ports are also con,radlcted. The Eu-
ropean concert may be subjected TO a
serious strain by the necessity OF de-
Gliding this point The Chinese gov
eminent Is hoping by its threats 10
mold foreigners as hostages 20 divide
the powers and 20 paalyze their ace
uon, Japan without doubt. f8yors
an immediate advance, The talk at
the embassy here Is decisive on that
point II Is not equally certain that
Russia and Germany are ready t0 in
cur the responsibility Of exposing the
legations 90 the peril Of "a renewal of
bombardment by am overwhelming
force OF Chinese regulars
The opinion among well informed
men at midnight was that the Japa-
nese. Americans and English were I'm
suiucient force 90 initiate an aggressive
policy and would do 10.
REIGN OF TERROR IN CANTON.
London. Aug "A letter from Hong
Kong dated July O. which has been re.
cglNei here. represents that ii Hung
,hang was preserving order In Canton
10y virtual reign of terror. rendering
him well hated by the dis0rderly olp-
ment he had ruthlessly prevented
anything In the nature of a public
meeting and thus en-cuany prevented
any Of the various parties All OF them
animated by hatred OF foreigners. com
ing together 20 plan a rising. During
one week ne had executed by strangIing
OF beheading seventy persons and IL
is asserted that during his viceroyalt,,
no less than 1000 were executed. All
suspects, innocent and guilty alike.were
throWn into prison Unfortunately.
winch IN majority Of cases was tanta-
mount 10 execution.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
REPORT DEFEAT OF
JAPANESE TROOPS
Chinese Said to Have RepuIsed Them With
$50 Loss Powers Wondering
What TO Do.

New York. Aug 2.-Accordlng to the
Herald from Tien Tsn under date u
sunday, comes a report that the Japa-
nesc vanguard has been repulsed with
O. loss Of a hundred and hfty killed and
wounded
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
EIGHT DAYS TO PEKIN

Brussels, Aug IN. de Favereau,
minister Of foreign affairs. has re-
ceiyed the following dispatch. dated
Shanghai August ist. from NJ. de
Cartier de Marchienne secretary Of
the Belgian legation, now acting as
charge danaires Of Belgium at
Shanghai.
'"The allies are marching ON Pekn.
They are eighteen miles from Tien
Tsin and should reach Pekin IN eight
days
"All the Euv0pe9ns have taken re-
fuge In the inner Enclosure Of the Inn
peria city,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
REIGN or TERROR IN CANTON.
MISSIONS SAFE-

London Aug. 2.-The English church
missionary association mas received
leIesIams. dated Saturday. July essay
ing an OF their stations M Sbanpbai
4he9 I'D the provinces OF che Kiang and
Fuh KEN We're tranquil
JAPAN AVERsE To WAR.
Victoria, q. G., Aug. IA Toxic cor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
CORPS OF AAlERICANIZED CHI
NESE

New York, Aug. 2.-It BIS proposed To-
offer Co the United States o. corps 0f
intelligent AmarcanIzei Chinese t0 Doe
attached t0 the American forces In Chi
ma. 10 is said they could Doe of % great
aid as scouts. guides boatmsn. inter-
prefers and bosses for the gangs OF
coolies necessary 20 do the packing of
supplies.
The Chinese head men Of the Chung
Wab recognized this and mentioned 90
DO the recent memorial sent through
Minister WI 60 ii Hung Chang
Then they offered their services 90 II
Hung Chang but now, being assured
of the United States attitude, they will
offer their services 90 aid Gen. chat
fee
The time has come for actor" said
che Moy, 'and there are many who viii
be only too glad 90 CO.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
RASE INFAMY OF
CHINESE OFFICIALS
Government Made War on Foreigners
Trying to Deny Il Puzzles OF
the Situation.

Macdonald was er-pessImistic as
Dr. Morrison. under date OF July 2lst
announces the arrival of supplies In
view Of this 10 is quite within reason
that the edlct announcing the safety VI
the ministers on the 2sth Is correct
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
CHINESE TREACHERY

sir iluuue mdt'putil laltrl ltll'II
while a strong indictment Of the Chi
nese government, is not nearly So much
So as Dr. M0rrlson's dispatch. That
correspondent with the imperial eilcts
as authority, declares that as late as
July 2ui the imperial government
ordered the Boxers tO continue their
loyal and patriotic services in exter-
minating the Christians
Tie explains those marvellous changes
in the attitude Of the Chinese showing
that AN appeals for iutery enti0n and
pr0testations OF friendship have been
due entirely TO the Victories OF the allies
az Tien TsIn. The ministers at
Petin owed their safety upto July
3lst. not to government protection. but
90 the scarcity OF Chinese ammunition
and 90 the fear which the Tien Tsn
victories inspired
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02
AFt on IULY N

Gang b,. ,.'.hai special SAYS III Hung
ab ,' -,, received a decree dafa5 INK.
consul, aol.aa.ns him 10 lpform NOM ' thy
o. that ds,. ng ministers were s9fe
--''. Evidently, Sir claude
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-02

pr0testatlons OF friendship have been
due entirely TO the Victories of the allies
at Tien TsIn The ministers at
Pekin owed their safety upto July
3lst not TO government protection but
90 the scarcity OF Chinese ammunition
and 90 the fear which the Tien Tsin
victories inspired.
WAR IS LIKELY.
When it is remembered how great re-
lance is placed upon Dr. Morrison in
England. the importance of his expo
sure OF the Chinese government can
scarcely Doe oyer-estimatcd. 10 seems
TO Danish am hopes entertained by Lord
Salisbury that the Chinese government
might yet be- proved not directly rec
sponsible for the outrage and 20 may
result I'm an entire cessation of the me-
gouations with Chinese dipIomatists
N not IN an open declaration of war on
the part of the powers.
Cen SIR Alfred Gazelee is quoted as
saying on July 2Sth. that he was ready
to advance. although lacking 10 artil-
lery.
Col Daggott. commanding the
Americans at Tien Tsin, is also credited
with "a similar statement on the same
date. although utterly without trans
p0rtatlOn. not even having a horse for
himself BeinfOrCemonts are reported
20 have been sent 90 the Chinese at
Yang Tsun. where strong intrench-
mpnts have been thrown up 90 bar the
advance OF the allies.
WHAT SCARED THE CHINESE.
Berlin. Aug. IA high official To- the
German foreign office said today that
In the opinion Of the foreign office an
the messages recently received from
the members OF the legations were all
lowed 10 pass the lines by the Chinese
governments From this the foreign Of
0ce argues that the Chinese govern
ment is already C1wed by the Internal
tiOnal success al Taku and Tien Tsiu.
The official was inclined 90 think thai
the advance would Doe made without a
commandments a course of action
which he characterized as feasible all
though he denounced the failure TO
agree upon a common commander as
scandalous
The National Zeitung says: "a Ger
man commandments Is quite out !
OF the question as Germany has only |
300 soldiers In Tien Tsin'
The statement Us made I'm a reliable |
quarter that more than 10000 men and I
1850 officers OF the German army have /
responded 90 the call Tor volunteers for /
the Chinese service
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14
PAINE SGELERf COMPOUND

Bell, was one OF the attractive social
happenings OF yesterday afternoon. The
dainty debGtante.1 who has recently re-
turned from Europe, was girlishly pretty
in white, and carried bouquet from one
Of the many foral tributes with which
the drawing room was adorned. Assist
ing the hostess in receiving were Mrs
Frederick Mcclure, Mrs. John C. Poor,
and Mss Deering- At the tea table,
which was decorated with roses and softly
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14
The whipping of Criminals.
(From The Chicago Chronicle9

>
1t can hardly be doubted that the establishment
Of the whipping post for the punishment OF per
petrators OF crimes Of vio1enee-to be followed Of
course, by isouHent-we put stop TO the
thnggisaa which IS prevalent ia the large cities
Physical pain is She greatest deterrent known.
Civilization would not be moving backward IN re
Ferting 70 the lash 70 protect itseif.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14
ODD CASE IN baltimore
Sequel to a Mock Marriage of Three
Years Age.

Parties Reconcifed and Genuine
Ceremony Isersornaed-Truth Not
Discovered Until Last JuIy-The
Groom Arrested on Charge
of Desertion and Non-Support.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14
A PRACTICAL x5TAs GFr.

shaded lights. the coterie of young ladies
on social duty included Miss McCauiey,
Miss Gladys Ffoulke Miss May Hopkins,
Miss Mabel Hume, Miss Edith Sanger,
Miss Zaidee Cobb. Miss Julia Foraker
and Miss AiIeen Kerr
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14

Mrs. C. E Stevens, 1916 Columbia Read.
viii be at home today, &c the Mount Holy
oke alumnae, business meeting Of the or
ganization being called there at O'Clock.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14
Hoods Pills b. not s:.s con,

OF caIonsei. They are purely vegetable, perfect.
y safe Tor the most delicate organism. Mid.
efficient, thorough. Sold by al druggists. 25c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14
Card Engraving.

Nothing makes a
more acceptable Christ
mas present than an
Engraved Plate with
your name and fifty
caFds-for Soc. Best
work.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14

General and Mrs. Anson Mills enter
tairfed at dinner lastuight Colonel and
Mrs. Rafferty,, DR.. az Mrs. Borden. Cen
eral and Mrs. Compt On, General and Mrs.
Ludington. DR.. and Mrs. Carter, General
and Mrs. Grosvenor, General and Mrs
Haywood, and General and Mrs Richards
The floral decorations of the beautifully
appointed table were Of pink roses and
asparagus plumes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14

4 large assortment of Ladies' Fancy
Striped Hose, with high-spliced heel
and double toe; warranted fast pic
color Special. ~
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14

The Mexican Ambassador and Nine
Azpiroz gave farewell dinner last night
il honor of Mr. and Mrs. John w Foster
who viii leave shortly for a winter trip
to Mexico Their additional guests we're
DR.. and Mrs Hill, mr.. and Mrs. Godoy
the Minister from Guatemala, the Minister
from Uruguay, Mr.. and Mrs. Efroy Curtis.
Dir. and Mrs. Lansing, Nine Perez, Miss
Ida Thompson, Miss Duque, and Mr. Rcd
ergo Azplroz-
The tea given by Mrs. Charles J. Bell
10 introduce her daughter, Miss Helen
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14

A large assortment of Ladies Fine
Lisle-Laee Hose, in ali the latest pat
terms. with high-spIiced heel and
double toes; warranted fast col EfaC
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14

&c toys. open eveniags. eoaId's. 81 ath.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14

ChIdren's Fin> Ribbed Hose, with
heavy double knee and heel;
warranted fast black 19c val 11IC
ue. Special. ....-......-.....-.. i%@
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14
Holiday Hosiery

Nothing is more acceptable as a hoii-
day gift than a box Of Fine Hosiery.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14

fhe Minister from Belgium and the
Countess de Lichtervelde entertained at
dinner last night the Ambassador from Rus
STA, Count Cassini; the Countess Cassini.
the Minister from Argentina and Sonora
de Wilde. the Minister from the Neither
lands, Baron Gevers: Mrs. Richard Town
send, Miss Hitchcock, and NJ Wauters
First Secretary OF the Belgian Legation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14

Ladies' Fine Silk and Isle Hose.
with fancy striped ankle. Have 75C
been selling for 1-25- Special
Hosiery for the holidays in great
abundance. the largest and best varie-
ty We've ever carried. Wen box all
Hosiery.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14
Free.

Free.
All Leather Goods
costing 81 or more We
viii stamp your name
on free. silverware
and Umbrellas engrav-
ed free.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14
Steel Die.

Acceptable Christ
mas Present-an En-
graved Die with your
monogram or it Only
cost 81. Order now to
avoid disappointment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Letter entertained the
American Forestry Association at a reeep-
ton yesterday afternoon at their Dupont
Circle home.
Mrs. Letter was assisted in receiving by
Miss Letter and Miss Daisy Letter, Mrs.
PostIethwaite. the Misses Pauncefote
Miss Tuckernan, Miss Adds. and the
Misses Kean. sisters of Senator Kean OF
New Jersey
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-16
& Notable Trial Recalled.

Thomas Dudley died recently of bu
bonic plague at Sydney, New South
Wales. In 1884 be was defendant in
celebrated leading case on murder.
Dudley undertook to sail the yacht
Mignonette from England to Australia
with crew of three persons, one boy.
The yacht was swamped in storm soon
after crossing the equator and the crew
escaped in small boat with no water
and two pounds of turuips for their only
provisions, but they caught small tur-
tie. After twelve days that food gave
out and eight days later Dudley killed
the boy, who was dying Of weakness,
cuG they lived on his aesh four days:
They were rescued, brought to England
where they were tried for murder and
put in plea of homicide by necessi-
ty." The full court of Queens Bench
decided that it was murder and SEN
fenced the men to death, sentence
commuted st once by the Home Secre-
tary to a few months imprisonment.