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The Washington times., 1901-12-17

One CT fhe solutions suggested to re-
liere the District from its present fnan-
ois1 pressure is an increase CT taxation.
While the raising OF the rate on assess
able property to s. on each 800 Of yalu-
atlon would increase the municipal rev
enucs one-fourth. the Commissioners view
ruch a solution OF the problem with dis
favor.
At present the tax rate is s1.5o for each
:ie0 of asseasable property in the city
ana 81 on ;he 500 OF agricultural land.
This Yields, according TO the estimate of
the Assessor. with the collectihle per-
eonal tax, sS.O14.360.39 for the coming fis-
cal year. 1t was this estimate which
prompted Secretary Gage to recommend
The limiting of the municipal expenses
for the coming fiscal year to the round fig
urc of s. 500 GOO. On the ground that the
United States Government pays so per
cent of the ordinary expenses Of the mu
nicipaIity.
The Commissioners do not see any way
out of the difficulty other than scaling
down their estimates. unless Congress
will do what it did last year, and make
advances to cover prospective revenue
from street extensions.
Revenues More Than Sufficient.
To put the matter briefly, the District
revenues are more than sufficient TO meet
i;s necessary expenses. Through the ac-
tion Of Congress during recent years large
payments have been required to meet the
expense OF extending the water system
and in street extensions. In some cases
the entire expense Of opening, widening,
and extending streets has been legislated
upon the District. The assessments for
benefits TO make the return are payable
In four installments, and the income from
this source is much slower than the out
so.
A sinking fund at the Treasury Depart
1nent for the payment Of interest and
PRINCIPAL on expenditures for the Water
Department contains now 100000. This
sum has been taken from the ordinary
revenues. Street extensions have at one
time and another requ tired the advance Of
50 coo. .O00 over and above the revenues,
and the District has been compelled TO
walt two, three, and four years Tor The
return of fits money.
IL Is not any mismanagement but the
legislation Of Congress which has eaten
into the District finances until they are
1920 600 short with an accumulated sink
ing fund Of $1,000 IN the United States
Treasury.
with these facts in view the Commits
f!oncrs take the ground that il is through
no fault of theirs that the municipal
finances are in a deplorable condition.
Cause of Trouble.
IL is the unnecessarily prompt payment
Of the tunnel debt. amounting to $780,,
coo. and the advances on street extensions
that have caused the trouble.
In the minds Of those best informed III,
case is clear that Congress ought TO aG-
vance certain sums TO the District equal
TO the sinking fund and the amounts due
from street work. until the income is suf-
fcient 10 meet II. and not to resort TO
any serious cut in expenses or the in
erease Of taxation.
The Washington times., 1901-12-17
WELL AGAIN.

The many friends Of John Iount viii be pleased
to learn that he has entirely recovered from his
attack Of rheumatism. Chambsrlain's Pain Balm
cured him after the bes. doctors in the town
where he lives CMonon, lnd) had failed to give
relief. The prompt relief from pain which this
liniment affords is alone worth many times its
shoulder, lane back, or attn Joints, give Il
trial and you are certain to be delighted with
the prompt cure which 1t will effect. Fpr sale by
Henry Evans. Wholesale and Retail. AL Druggists.
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Lieutenant wuIlnms, Funeral.

The funeral Of Lieut.. James Cults Will
lIams, L. s. A.. son Of the late Gen. Robert
Williams. L. s A., will be held this morn
ing at II o'clock at Arlington Cemetery.
Lieutenant Williams WAS killed by fall
ing from a freight car in Manila last Oc-
tober. He is survived by four sisters, who
live at Indian Head.
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Cnuse of Trouble.
chanee i'm rriyntc roiicemen.

The District Commissioners at the in
stance OF W. d. Patterson, supervising
principal OF the public schools OF tie
northeast section, have revoked the coin
missions OF additional private policemen
a. stoker and George Dunster. and have
nppointed in their places Clarence Tai
bert and 6. r. Bateman. the former for
duty at the Blair School and the latter
~ The nYlnr Schnnl
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Life Associations omccr..

Columbia Colony No. 26, Of the CO.
lonial Life Association, has elected the
following officers: Governor, Jacob G..
Peacock. Lieutenant Governor. II. q.
Wells; Secretary and Treasurer, II. n.
jenkins; Chaplain, Samuel b. Roane;
Master-a Arms. George F. Spencer; In
ner Guard. w. I. Rosenbaum; outer
Guard, John z. Jackson; Ex-Governor,
Guy w. Wines.
The Washington times., 1901-12-17
Eighty Year. oid-catarrh Fifty

1cnrs.-Dr. AsneN's Catarrhal Powder cures
him. Want any stronger evidence Of the power
oi this wonderful rsmpdy this universal lis
easel Want the truth Of the case oonlrredi
Write George Lewis. silamokin. Pa Sc says:
81 look upon my cure a miracle" l. relieves
,n ten minutes sold by T. :. Williams. Ninth
and y Streets; Eefaonds q MdiiasIns Third street
end Pennsylyalia Asenue.-s.
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STREET LIGHTING.

High tide......12:O5 a. NJ. and 1890 p. VI
! Low tide.........6:3 80 a. II and 65i T. "
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TEMPERATURE.

Highest tempeTp fure, 4 p. m......24
Lowest temperature, p. m...........14
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Gbs t0asbinston CimeS.
The Wenther Indications.

Partly cloudy today and probably to-
morrow; slowly rising temperature; light
northerly winds.
The Washington times., 1901-12-17
A Mifc,, Chnrgc, In DI.orcc snit

On the ground OF descrtion and non-sup-
port Annie S. Langley yesterday filed suit
for divorce against Richard W. Langley.
They we're married in this city in 1873.
The Washington times., 1901-12-17
Action Is Recommended.
ncmcmhcr to Order amnvcnncr,s,,

Bread for your Xmas dinner. rs 60 good thai
Il makes everything rise taste better than usual
The purest. most wholesome and paiatable made
Tell the grocer 10 send ''Iiavenners' every day
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SEWERAGE OF SCHOOLS.
Health officer Recommends Aban
donmcnt of Present system.

A mild surprise is the result Of re
cent request upon several OF the depart
ments of the municipal government upon
the question Of the disposal Of garbage
| The matter was brought to the atten-
tion Of the District Commissioners by a
letter from Carlos Martinez Silva, of the
Colombian Legation. in this city.
Senor Silva asked for information rela-
tive to garbage cremation in Washing
ton, especially the so-callcd dry system,
or smesd plan. of treating refuse in the
District school buildi IS.
Upon receipt Of Senior Silva's letter Of
enquiry the Commissioners requested re-
ports upon the subject from the Depart
..enis of Street Cleaning, Health, and
Public Education. All the reports were
satisfactory. with the possible exception
Of that from the Health officer. who said
some very plain things with reference to
the dry air treatment OF refuse under
the smead system.
The System in Practice.
The Health Officer states thai there are
thirty-nine school buildings treated and
ventilated by the smead system, having
dry closets.
The Health officer does not enter into
a discussion Of the merits OF this sys-
TEN of ventilation, being content with
simply inviting the attention OF the Com
missioncrs to it,
Dr. Woodward, however, suggests that
back drafts might carry foul gases into
the school buildings and not outside. He
also suggests that it might be wise TO re-
place the present method with proper
system OF sewerage. such as is stronu
ously insisted upon in all private houses.
Action L. Recommended.
DR.. Woodward recommends that steps
be taken at once to determine the amount
necessary TO construct closets, and that
It be asked in the appropriation bill to
be next submitted TO Congress.
The Commissioners have the report OF
the Health officer under consideration. but
have not yet determined what reply shall
be sent to Senor Silva.
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AMUsEMENrs.

Lamps lit today -...--...-.......5:0S L. VI.
Lamps out tomorrow. a. NJ.
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TIDE TABLE.

Sun rose..7.12 a. NJ. Sun sets..4:4O P. VI.
Moon rises.......... Moon sets IL. 10 +. NJ
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INCREASE OF THE
DISTRICT LEVIES.
a WAY TO MEET MUNICIPAL DEBTS
The sinking Fund for Water Pay
menss and Cost of street Esx-
tension Responsible for

.~-v- o--I-t--
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TIE sun AND MOON
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Disaster Near Bethel.

London, Noy. 4.-Lord Kitchener
has reported to the war office disas-
ter to the British near Bethel, east
ern Transvaal, in which two guns
were lost, several officers were killed
OF wounded and 81 men were killed
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
The PEOPLE KNEW HIM.
(Benson's Plaster Is Palms Mastery

George Washington made and sold -four,
and every barrel of -four in the market
branded &c. Washington, Mount Vernon, .
sold without delay. No question was ever
raised as to quality or weight. a
Benson's Porous Plaster sells on its repu-
tation everywhere. All the buyer wants to
be certain of is that the plaster offered him
SsGllyt Is Benson's, and not q worthless imi.
tation Of it or substitute for it.
" Aplaster is the best form of external rem
edy, and Benson's is the best plaster, s 900
physicians and druggists, and multitude
Of people no man can number, have settled
that. "You can trust IT," they say. 's.
Coughs, colds, lame back, lumbago, mus
eulat stiffness and rheumatism, troubles OF
the liver and kidneys, influenza OF Igrip,
pneumonia, and all other diseases open to
external treatment, are at once relieved and
cure ! by Benson's Plaster.
Do not assume that, Belladonna, Capsi-
cum OF Strengthening plasters are "just as
good aB" Benson's. They are vastly in
ferior.-No other plaster is as good as
Benson's.
In competition with the best-known
plasters of Europe and America, Benson,s
have received Jty.1ioe highest aaoards.
For sale by all druggists or we will pre-
pay postage on any number ordered in the
United States, on receipt Of 25c. each.
6ssbury & johnson, Mig. Chemists, ny.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
,een able to work for our own uplifting in

been able to work for our own uplifting in
things intellectual and spiritual. Let US
remember that. as much has been given
us, much Will be expected from us; and
that true homage comes from the heart as
we'll as from the lips and shows itself In
deeds. We can best prove our thankful
ness to the Almighty by the way in which
On this earth and at this time each of us
does his DUTY to his fellow men,
Now. therefore, l. Theodore Roosevelt.
president of the United States, do hereby
designate as a day OF general Thanksgiving.
Thursday. tho 2Sth of this present Novem-
Der, and do recommend that throughout
the land the people cease from their wonted
occupations. ard at their several homes
and places of worship reverently thank the
Gyer of All good fer the countless bless
tngs OF our rational lite.
tIn witness whereof have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
npone at the City Of Washington this
Second day of November in the year Of
Our Lord One ThousanG Mine Hundred and
One and of the Independence of the United
States. the One Hundred and Twenty
Sixth.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
BY the President: John Hay. Secretary
of State"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
SULTAN Is FRIGHTENED.
HasteDs to Yield to Demands Of
France When He Hears of
Coming of Fleet,

Paris, Nov. 4.-The dispatch of Adj
miral Caillard's squadron from Toulon
to Turkish waters has already had its
effect. The French foreign Office Sat-
urday morning received telegram
from NJ. Bapst, councillor of the
French legation at Constantinople,
announcing that the sultan Friday
sent him message accepting all the
French claims, including the Lorando
claim.
The porte also telegraphed to the
French minister of foreign affairs, NJ.
Delcasse, Informing him that the
Lorando claim had been settled and
that the sultan had signed an trade
accepting the figure fixed by France
for the payment of the claim. NJ. Del
casse proceeded to the Elysee palace
and to the ministry of the interior,
and consulted with President Lonbet,
the premier, M. Waldeck-Rousseau
and the minister of marine, NJ. De
Lanessan. He afterward had another
conference with NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau.
1t is understood the French govern
ment also will demand an understands
ing that Turkey will not renew the
recent interference with the diplo-
matte mail bags.
London, Nov. A dispatch to a
news agency from Rome says that
the second division of the italian
Mediterranean squadron has started
for Turkey, with the object, it is said,
OF counterbalancing the French naval
demonstration.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
F1END1sH ZEAL OF MURDERER
Frederick Bankcrt Succeeds at Last
In killing Woman He Loved
and Her Husband.

Amsterdam, N. Y, Nov. 4.-Frederick
Bankert, having gained admittance at
two o'clock in the morning to the
apartments of William Green, who
lived in the second story ola house on.
Eliza beth street, killed Green by shoot.
ing him In the neck with revolver
and splitting his head open with. a
Ratchet. -Bankert also shot Mrs. Green
and cut her head open with the Ratchet,
intlicting fatal wounds. and then shot
himself through the heart, dying in
stantly.
Bankert gainedsentrance to Green's
apartments by climbing up a rope lad
der on the outside of the building and
entering window. He was sutton
of Mrs, Green before her marriage, but
his love was unrequited. For this rea
son he shot her on November 90, 1895,
and cut her with n razor, but she re-
covered from her wounds. For this
crime Bankert was sent to tateprison,
and was released from there about six
months ago.
( Mrs. Green was formerly Miss Cora
B. Harrison. She was an accomplished
amateur actress and a handsome and
attractive woman, 90 years old. Bank
ert was 80, and Mr.. Green4was 90.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
DEWEY CALLS ON PRESIDENT.
Does Not Discuss with HIM How
ever, the schley Cass-Preparsd
for Hard Work on Case.

Washington, Nov. Admiral Dewey
called upon President Roosevelt Sat-
urday, but did not discuss with him the
Schley court of inquiry, except to tell
the president that the public sessions
of the court would be concluded in q
few days.
when we begin to sift the testimony"
said the admiral. "our real work will be-
gin. told Secretary Long when he asked
me to become president Of the court that
I would rather go through another bat
tie In Manila bay. The hardest part Of this
work will be wading through the mass Of
testimony and reaching our conclusions.
I have two able associates, however, and
realize that We are on trial before the
country as well az Admiral Schley. Two
ADLER, better men. could not have been se-
; cured than Admirals Benham and Ram
sey."
Admiral Dewey said that the court
probably would take up each charge in
the precept, review the testimony, and
give the facts as they found them and
give such an opinion as they called for.
He did not know that this would be
done as he had not discussed the case
with his associates. but 1t had occurred
to him that this would be good plan.
He felt, he said, that the American peo-
pie would want the courts reasons In
detail and were entitled to know them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
csolsoss Was Sane.

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 4.-Drs. Fowler,
Gregg and Putnam, the specialists who
were requested by District Attorney
Penney to examine into the mental con-
dition Of Leon F. Czolgosz, the assassin
of the president, have made public their
report, in which they state as the re-
suit of frequent examination of Cool
gosz, of the. reports of his watchers,
and of his behavior in court, that they
have concluded that he was sane at
the time he planned the murder, when
he shot the president, and when he was
on trial"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08

Munich, Nov. 4.-There was a sensa-
tional affair at Odeon hall. just before
the commencement of concert there's
man named Hoffman began firing re-
yolyer at the people in the auditorium,
Wounding two of them: He then killed
himself, Hoffman, who was sculp-
tors assistant, came from Neustadt,
Baden. Anarchist literature wasfopnd
in his pockets,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
A Physician Testifies.

Il have taken Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure and never used anything that
did me the good that did, says County
PLY sician George w. Scroggs, Hall
County, Ga. "As physician l have
prescribed it with the best results. u
If foud remains undlgested in your
stomach it decays. To prevent this
by dieting means starvation. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat.
You need suffer neither dyspepsia nor
starvation. -Shuttleworth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Taft Operated On,

Washington, Nov. 4. = Secretary
Root Saturday morning received
cable message from Gov. Taft at Ma
Mia saying that he had been success
fully operated upon for minor
trouble and expected to be all right
again in about two weeks.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Campaign In Iowa Closed.

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. 4.-The cam
paign in Iowa for the selection of a
governor closed Saturday night with
q meeting by the republicans in this
city which was addressed by Con-
gresham Robert G. Cousins. AS q
whole the 3O-day canvass has been the
quietest in years. All predictions are
based on the republican majority. T..
J. Phillips, democratic candidate for
governor, claiming that his opponent,
A. B. Cummins, will not get to $4,000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
international Live Stock Exposition, Chi.
cago, December 3-6, 1901.

For this event, which includes also
the annual convention of the National
Live Stock Association, the Chicago
Great Western Railway will, on Dec.
"a, sell excursion tickets to Chicago,
good to return Dec. 9Th, at one fare
plus 81 90 for the round trip. For
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, orJ. P. Elmer
G. P. A., Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Hangs Himself,

Terre Haute, Ind, Nov. 4.-Joseph
Strahan, bookkeeper for the Park
County Coal company at Rosedale.
committed suicide Saturday morning
at seven o'clock by hanging. He is
supposed to have been mentally un'
balanced from oyerwork and worry.
He was 23 years old and leaves wife
and one child.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Marriage of Herbert Gladstone,

London, Nov. 4.-The marriage OF
Herbert Gladstone to Dorothy Paget, a
daughter of Sir Richard Horner Paget,
Bart, took place Saturday at ST. An
drews church. The function, which
was one of widespread social interest,
was largely attended. AT the reception
at Lady Paget's house after the cere-
mony, the guests viewed the unique
and costly presents, which numbered
over GOO and which included silver
inkstand from King Edward,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Grant. Writ of Mandamus,

Springfield, H., Nov, An the
sangamon circuit court Saturday
morning, Judge Owen r, Thompson
allowed the case of the Chicago teach
ers against the state board of equali-
2ation to be redocketed and granted q
writ of mandamus against the board
compelling the board to assess the
capital stock of 81 Chicago corpora
lions mentioned in the writ. 1t is re-
turnable on Thursday, November e..
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Princess in Di.tres..

New York, Noy. ACCORDING to
the Barcelona, Spain correspondent Of
the Herald, Princess Elvira of Bonr-
bon, who was utterly cut off by her
father, Don Carlos, when she married
the painter Folchi, is in that CITY,
very i'll and in great financial distress.
Her husband is with her.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
"Boyso Their Theme.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 4.-saturday's
session of the federal convention Of
the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip
was devoted to discussion of THE
Boys" and Boys Club Work" The
principal addresses were made by
Howard Heinz, of Pitsburg, and DR..
Lloyd B. Wright, of New York.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08

ALL WHO USE AToMIzERs In treat
ing nasal catarrh will get the best re-
suit from Ely's Liquid Cream Balm.
Price, including spraying tube, Is cts.
Sold by druggists or mailed by Ely
Bros, Sc Warren ST., N. Y.
New Orleans, Sept. l, 1900.
Messrs. ELY BRos.:-I sold two bot
ties of your Liquid Cream Balm to a
customer, VIM. Lamberton, 14l5 Del
achaise ST., New Orleans; he has used
the two bottles, giving him wonderful
and most satisfactory results.
GEO. w. MCDUFF, Pharmacist.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08

was not what you wanted TO do. but the
nasty way you said 1t. that was the chief
reason for our opposition. Since then we
have been approached in a rational. polite
manner. and we have again endeavored to
substitute for the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
treaty that will enable America to carry
out design which, In a broad sense, will
doubtless benefit the whole world"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Cresceus to Trot at Des Moines.

pes Moines, Ia, Nov. 4.-Cresceus,
holder Of the worlds trotting record,
arrived in pes Moines Saturday morn
ing for the purpose of making a de.
termined effort to reduce his record
f2:0eA). He has never raced on q
kite-shaped track and as Des Moines
has the most expensive mile-kite
track in the world, Mr.. Ketcham, own
er of the horse, predicts the record
will be broken
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Judge Matthews Dead.

Ardmore, /, r., Nov, 4.-Judge A. d.
Matthews, aged 67 years, dropped
dead at his home here OF heart dis
ease. Judge Matthews was a. pioneer
resident Of Indian territory, and was
the first United States commissioners
under President Harrison.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
A PROCLAMATION.


"The season is nigh when. according to
the time hallowed custom of our people,
the president appoints day as the espe-
cial occasion for praise and thanksgiving
to God.
This thanksgiving finds the people still
bowed with sorrow for the death of a
great and good president We mourn
President Mckinley because we SO loved
and honored him; and the manner of his
death should awaken In the breasts of our
people keen anxiety for tie country. and
at the same time resolute pii-pose not to
be driven by any calamity from the path
of strong, orderly. popular liberty which
as nation we have thus far safely trod.
yet in spite of this great disaster. 1t is
nevertheless true that no people on earth
have such abundant cause for thanks giving
as we have. The past year in particular
has been one of peace and plenty. We
have prospered in things material and have
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Reliable and Gentle.

There are pills and pills. You want
d pill vi ic'l is certain, thorough and
gentle, Mustn't gripe. DeWitts Lit
tie early RiserS Till the bill. Purely
vegetable. Do not force but assist
the bowels. Shuttleworth Drug Go.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-08
Wisemnn Arrnigned.

Pontiac, Mich, Nov. 4.-Henry Wise
man, the confessed murderer of Mrs.
Ellen Huss, whose badly decomposed
body was found buried in the, woods
near Royal Oak, was arraigned Sat
urday. When asked to plead he stood
mute and the justice ordered plea OF
not guilty entered and held him with
out bail for examination November 9.