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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Wfiam,port. Pa, May 10. In
the divorce case OF DR., s. S. kosur
against his wife. SIby S. Koser,
which began before Mitchell here
to-day lhe Doctor rGclted how his
wife had charged him with intimacy
with Miss Freidenburg. d nurse
employed in his Office. finally be-
coming 50 violent in her demonstra-
tons that he was afraid TO longer
sleep at hom,.
lie said that on one occasion his
wife, b iicvIng that he was going
to meet the nurse in question, fol,
lowed him TO philadcI phia in the
guise Of nun, She followed him
from one place to another in phlla-
delphia, and finally confronted him
on public street. lifted her veil
and created 4 scene by demonstrate
lively declaring that he was untrue
TO her.
An another occasion, the Doctor
testified, his wife came into his of.
lice and attempted to strike Miss.
Frciaenburg with chair and
some surgical instrucments; that
he led her out OF the office; but
that she rushed IN again by an 9th.
CT entrance and struck the woman
in the face with her fist,
Once, while at home, she rolled
on the floor like spoiled child and
kicked, and declared that she was
being deceived. She wrote letters
to all her relatives. bidding them
goodbye, saying that she was
about TO commit suicide
Mrs. Noscr is a handsome wo.
man. oil about 40 years of are. She
sat and listened to her husband
recital OF their domestic infelicitv
without showing perturbatlon. eX.
cept TO shake her mead at some OF
his recilals. Mr.. and Mrs. Koser
were married in 1887, the doctor be.
ing a widower.
In his testimony he charged his
wife with having cDdcavorcd to
poison the mind Of his son by his
first wife.
Miss l|rcidenburg,t the nurse with
whom Mrs. koser charges intimacy
testified that all her relations aud
communications with DR.. Koscr
were of Il pr lessiolal nature,
On cross-cXamInation, however,
she acknowledge the authorship OF
several letters that were intcrcept-
ed by Mrs. kosor. the contents of
which were alleged to be OF nat
ure other than that which would
ordinarily pass between 4 nurse
! and phYsiclan.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11
Oratorlal Contest,


An oratorical contest under tho
auspices OF the Whittier Literary
Society was held last evening in the
Assembly room Of the Friends School
Fourth and West streets.
In spite of the inclemency Of the
weather the room was we'll filed with
the members Of the Society and their
friends. Principal H. A. Norris, be-
fore introducing the speakers Of the
evening, spoke briefly of the value Of
oratorical practice and training In
general and announced that this was
the first of a series Of prize contes is
to be held annually under the auspi-
ces Of the Whittier Society Of the
school.
Mabel Vernon the first speaker on
the program took for her subject
"Martiu Luthcrat the Diet Of Worms
Tracing the story of the early years
OF the great reformcr, she told of his
visit to Rome and his opposition to
the indulgences of the Church which
finally resulted in Luther Icing
summoned before the Council Of
Worms. ~
In sketchnp the propress of his
trial for hcresy the sneaker emma.
sized the striking contrast between
the pomp and glory Of the church on
one Side and on the otber thc heroic
figure of Martin Luther, standing
aione for prjnciple in the face of unie
yersal ecclesiastical onnosilion.
Herbert Thatchcr. in snnoLino IN
u1'be Tenement Reform AJovnmant
in New York city, gave n oranhic
and intorostinr ,c.n,,nt of ria ,tr.,
nous conditions of ljr, in 1he tono-
mont districts of New York Thn
sneaker then owe an outlinc NJ thu
work which is being done Inv tho
Tenement Reform Commission
p. Ethel Bail on the subject Of
.Realjsm If the Characters in Dick.
ems =, thro,oh a few Incidents in the
author,s c,rIv life showed how Uick.
cns lived in the midst or tho ch,rac.
tiers which were TO peonle his book;
Among her concludjnr remarks sh,
said That Dickens lived Mt a fin.
when Enolapd had need Of some one
to nortraS life in thn humhlo and ,h.
scnrcr 9 nbereS NJ life
Edmnmd g Rohinso, with +bA
suh;ect ,.rba Ivor,d'a naht 10 III.
Scient,sts - said in mart that in
the c,nsino vears of the c;ohtesntb
century sc,cnce had notreach.d III.
h;nh i,rr NJ develonme,t =, which
we find # today Sri.nceh,s dona
aw,v win nav srnor.t,t,nus tb,s
so lo,n domin,ted tha nn,nIar
mind
The i,ventions NJ to1ov cou,d
ravcr bave he.n MAI. without ths
fundamental discoveries Of La.
voisier D,l,on pries.iv voit, and
and there con,emnoraries So :I,o
the Great Ia hor.s,vinu annli,n,es
AVID imnrovemrn,s If our ace are
but , nart lf he debt we owe to
III. scirntist's tirejess devot;on to
h,a eaus,
The ,ost s,.,t,r Ie,,,otto Eck-
man. whose subject was "EIowers
IN Rurns' poetrv." said that ncr.
hans nothinr in Rurns ,,neajs to
us more than the CHARMING nsso.
Citations with flowers. Thonrb tn.
hard so often took Ills in.
4 = II
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

1t is mystery why women endure Back
ache, Headache Nervousness, Sieeploss
moss, Melancholy, Painting and Dizzy
Spells when thousands have proved thai
Electric Btters viii! quickly euro such
troubles. Il sulfercu for years with kid
ney trouble writes Mrs. Phebe Chcrley,
OF Peterson. Ii. ''and lame back pain
cd me SO | could not dress myself, but
Electric bltters wholly cured Ide and,
although q years old, now am able to
do all OF my housework. 1t uyercomes
Constipation, improves Appetite, gives
perfect health. Only 50cent; at N. b.
DaufUrth's drug storo,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Mr.. mud Mr. A. d. Warner. Mrs. NJ. A
Il. Clark, Of tho Associated Charities; Mr..
and Mrs, A. 5. Me,orve. OF tho Now Cas-.
Ito County Workhouse arc attending the
National Convention Of Charities aud
Correction in Washington y, Newln
Gawtirop, J. Frank Ball aud Danio! w.
Corhi /, ot the board Of trustees of the
worhhousc viii attend tho convention
before II adjOurns on Wednesday next.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11
Ferris School Vacancies.

George W. Bullock has been ap.
pointed master Of Division a. of the
Ferris Industrial School to succeed
II. {. Twitchell made superintendent
and Mrs. Rosa Lee has been appoint.
ed ScamStresS to succeed Mrs. Twit-
chcli who has been made matron Of
lhG Institution.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Salem, y. J., May lO.-A cat in
the family Of Georg Robinson at
Qulnton, was the mother Of four
kittens which were drowned. Tie
mother then vent to the chicken
coop aud adapted four little chicks,
whic4I she is now caring for carrying,
them about BY the napc Of the neck
from place to place.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Tho body Of Amos E,lesood. coorsd was
found floating In the Christians this
morning, Eliogood was 10 years Of age
aud WAS drowned while bsthiag near tho
works OF the Jackson and Sharp Com
pany on sunday afternoon April %. The
Government launch Hiawatha discovered
the body this morning and turned 1t over
to Gaorge 2. Bailey. The body wY re-
moved 10 the .paoegQs. - -,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

A Holiness Meeting will be hold at II, 80
A, NJ Christian Praise Meeting o. s
O'Clock 7. M. A Big Salvation Meeting
when Mr.. Carlson will give his life's
expert ence Having had most thrilling
one through drink and sin Mr.. Pars
from philadelphia will assist In all tho
above mentioned meetings. Z.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11
An Old Maids Party.

Misses Helen Burgess, Helen
Thompson and Anna Pierson Of Hook
essin, will give an Old Maids party
at the home of the Misses Burgess
this afternoon. Those attending will
he attired In spinster costume. A
prize will be offered for the best dress
ed person. The afternoon will be
spent 10 gossip and most enjoyable
time Is Anticipated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11
Sick with Appendicitis,

Paris May TO- Count Boni de Castel-
lans has been suffering from int tinnl
trouble for tho past week Although his
condition Is not serious, he has Deen or
derod to take complete rest, and his social
engagements aavo b en- postponed.
HIS case is now diagnosed as append
citis. bat he is not thought to be in dan
ger. Inquiry at his home to night was
that his condition was improved.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11
i)fsA ms.

DEAinS.
rAYi.OR-ln his city on May 10Th, 1901, Sal
lie A., daughter CT Mar'ha AID the late
John p Taylor.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at he residence OF hor
mother, No 3,2 King Street on Tuesday sftcr-
noon, May 10Th Nv 2 o'clock. lnlcrment pri'
vato.
WILLiAMS-O On May 10th, 1901, Emma Fen
corn, infant daughter Of William f. and I'll
amor wilkins aged months.
Funeral private from the parents residence.
Henry Cloy, Delaware, on Saturday afternoon
OF o'clock Interment at Nit. talcm Gene.
terry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Tomorrow promises to be fair aud rather
warmer.
Somewhat similar conditions will prob
bly, prevail Monday
Tbs thermo unaLer ut w. Z. Taylors
drug store 800 King street to-day regia-
to red as follows:
o'clock 10 o'clock 1O'clock
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Frank c. Stidham, auctinnccr, sold
at public sale for William II. kIar,
at the Ccntreville Hotel On Friday,
40 head of cows from $32 , 500 per
head, average s42 per hea springcrs
$40 to $50; bulls $35; feeders $25.
The sale was well attend, bidding
brisk and about 80 head were sold in
4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Bath, n, Y, May 10 - 10 koop his wed =
ding appointment 10 morrow at Harris
burg, Pa Frank Rsidlngsr escaped from
jail in Bath and Is on his way to his bride.
Roidinger was sent horu on q 30 day sen Z.
tence for overdriving livery horse. His
home is In Harrisburg and his wedding
Is set for tomorrow
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Building Inspector Cassidy has issued
tho following permits:
A. S. Reed 81 Bro Co to eroc% milk
house ut Pcnn,ylyania and Wood lawn
Aven ues at q cost OF $50
J. A. knight tor u back building at No.
1910 Lombard stroot to cost $I7j.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

A pair OF horses attached to wagon OF
tho Diamond Ice Company ran away this
morning from Twelfth and Ciaymonl
Streets the wagon collIdSd with one Of
Beggs' oarts. Tho horse and cart fell out
no damage was done.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Agent Stout OF the s. p c. c brought
up from Middleton this morning the col :
ured child that was found there yesterday
morning, She was placed In hoarling
house connected with tho COl0reu Home
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11
CASES IN
CITY COURT.

James Pryor. colored, was the
first prisoner to face Judge Church.
man in the city court this morning.
Matilda Pryor testified that James
cursed her aud broke his dinner
kettle because she would not give
him five cents to 60 to work. Yes
terday morning James acted as If
he was not all right IN the uppe r
story and'bro up some of the fur.
niture. The disorder all happened
inside Of the house. The case was
dismissed.
William r. Dorsey was fined So
and costs for being drunk.
William Cook got out OF the cells
yesterday morning Tor being drunk
and he came back under the intlu.
ence OF liquor. He was given the
PINK ribbon for IS and costs.
For seven years Mrs. Ike Hey has
begged her son George KELLEY to 90
away but he persists in annoying
her and causes general disorder in
the house. Last night he broke
down a door. The Gue was SIS and
costs.
Samuel Cassidy pleaded not
guilty to The charge Of disorderly
conduct.
Harry Orenslein testified that
last evening a window OF his store
was broken. He acknowledged
that he had struck at another man
and struck the window. Cassidy
cross.eXdmincd the witness as the
breakin. OF the wind ow. Officer
Pierce heard the delen dant &C
knowledge that he broke the win.
dow. lie claimed it was all an &C.
cdent. The fine was 81 and costs.
John b. Miller informed the court
that he had no money and that
there was no use trying him on the
charges oil drunkenness and beg.
ging The line was IS and costs.
Ella Worshing was fined IS and
costs Tor icing drunk. She was
before the court yesterday morning
on similar charge.
joseph jerrcs and James Faux.
ner pleaded guilty to the charge OF
lighting on the street.
Ottlcer Moore testified that about
l.2O o'clock this morning the two
men were fighting Oh the street.
Alter they were arrested Faulkner
cursed the officers and used very
bad language. Faulkner has been
the cause Of several fights in the
ncignborhood, but Jerres is very
orderly man, and the fine 10 his
case was s., and in Faulkner the
fine was SIS and costs.
William Phillips and Howard
Clark, colored, were charged with
assault on James Ross, The case
went over until Monday morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

The Hilles and Jones com pabg, yestos-
DIV ref,l cd to grant tho dena.t NJ their
work men for nine hour drY w''h Ten
hours pay. The committeH wa' r''sived
Respectfully by the company Dh'Gors anu
the situation '1As freely disCunsel.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

tn East week there Wur0 80
v llniIust0n ana pi hat num-
/, stildreu ranging ia ase from
II wars,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Two cases Of scarlet fever were reported
10 tho Board Of Health to-day. They We
those Of Aryille Ferguson No. 1911 Adains
Street and Roy Lane No. Il6 Sou.h Head
STRAIT, I'll.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Wilming!onians at Atlantic City
and where they are stopping:
Alieg hany-WaIter Riggs.
Arlington Mrs. W. Hopes.
keullworth lnn-May O Brie Il
and Evelyn NJ. Hall.
Lehman Craigllall--Rcv. Charles
b, Dubell' G. +. Dubcl
pcnnhurst William Baxter, C,
W. Eva+s,
ScaSdc-G. Il. Thompson and
wife.
ellington Emma Beck.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Black and Blue Serges and
Black and Blue Diagonals.
We have Hundreds of them,
more than we have ever
shown at the Popular $40,
SI2 and SIS prices. Good all
wool Suits as low as S.. So. so
and IS. A few Fine Novelties
at sIS and $40. Latest style
cut coats. vests all styles, SIN
gle breasted high cut without
collars, single-breasted with
collars and d ,ublc- breasted
with and without collars. A
new lot OF Black Clay Dia-
gonal Sack Suits So to $40,
GETAWAY Suits $40 to SIS,
splendid values at $40, SI2.5o
and SIS. Come and see them.
Open Tuesday and Satur-
day evenings.
JAS. I. MULLIN & SONS.
Clothing, Sixth and
Hats. Market,
Shoes Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

Wesley Hughes, aged II years,
OF No 4O7 Taylor street had his leg
severely mashed to-day at Lang's
bakery, Fifth and French streets.
Hughes was on the elevatsr that
was going to the second story with
number Of barrels. He sat with
his leg hanging over the side OF the
elevator and when it reached the
second floor his leg was caught.
His cries brought assistance and
he was eNtricated from his position
The Phoenix Ambulance was call
ed and lie was removed to the
Homeopathic Hospital. Amputa-
ton Of the injured leg may bencccs.
sary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

You will find Prof. Fri,by at 10 Enst
Front srre0t, and also at Third aud Mar.
ket, with the same kind wo:ds please
Gail Amin u
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11
For Sale

nRoPosALs-sEALED PROPOSALS WILL
Z be received until Wednesday, May 10th,
story hall, II feet inches by 400 feet. for the
Grand United Order OF Odd Fellows. located
on Orange street above 10Th. The plans and
spsoi1oA lions are at the ofaos Of Beggs and
Allmon Co. Proposals ere to 10 addressed to
VIM. b Qrinnasb, No Oh French street and
marked Estimates for: Hail. mll-9le
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-11

We are SELL
ing 6 r c a t
numb er S of
dark colored
Sack SUITS Tor
Young Men.
Lark striped
Worsteds dark
Mixed Chew
lots, Black and
Blue Cheviots
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-06
AT ROYALTON.
Especial to the TELEGRAM J

Royalton, March 6-At the town
meeting yesterday the following Of
d ;erS were elected: Moderator, D. G.
Denis"p: town clerk, William Skinner;
selectmen, John A. Button, Elmer
Doyle. George Taggart; TIRE asurer, +,
Win>low; constable and collector, G.
T. Southgate: overseer OF the POOR,
George Ellis; listers, VIM. Skinner,
Walter Webster, Will Belknap; trus-
tee Of public money, A. G. Witham;
fence viewers. Geo. Ha vey, Truman
Waldo, Chas Lyman; town grand ju-
rors, John Mudgett, Charles Lyman;
inspectors OF leather, G. P. Abbott,
Rolla Pierce; pound keeper, B. F. Bos-
worth; Surveyor of wood and lumber,
and Inspector of shingles, Elmer Doyle;
read Commissioner, G. @. Southwor' h.;
town agent, j. b. Durkee; school di.
rector, Geo. Harvey; trustees Of pub
lie library, w. l.. Paine, F. A. Laird;
graz d jurors, John Durkee, w. G.
Preston, G. l. Gum, F. E. Allen, M.
s. Adams; petit jurors, x. A. Roundy,
D. p Boyd, W. d. Howland, Charles
Wall, j. f. Shepard, Irving G. Bar
rows, Charles Brown, J. M. Hinkley,
Pearl Belknap, O. 1. Morse, E. Bige-
low, Hiram Russ.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-06
d. A. CAMP ELECTED.
ESPECIAL TO TELE0RAM.)

East Barre, March Clown meet
ing was attended by alarge delegation
from all parts OF the town. The BAL
loting commenced at 10 As and at 4 p.
~, they succeeded 10 electing . town
clerk which required four ballots
At the first ballot three candidates
were up. Messrs. Camp, Reed and
Poole. Poole received the most votes
on the irst and second when Mr..
Reed Withdrew from the contest leav-
ing the fed to Camp and Poole. While
the third ballot was even with one
81 altering on the fourth ballot Mr..
Camp was declared elected by eleven
majority.
This was the first interesting con-
test over town clerk the town has ever
had. While the remainder of the
officers went by acclamation and one
ballot. 1t was nearly o'clock when
the meeting adjourned. The select
men elected are as follows: G. M
Winch, : Ii Holden and John Averill.
Listers, Frank Bancroft,C. N. Bar
ber and w. H. Miles.
Overseer Of the poor, A. B. Hutch.
ms.
Constable, A. B. Hutchins.
Second Constable, Lewis Mcleod.
School Director, E r. Davis.
Auditors, G. N. Barber, j. B. Fitz,
patrick and w. E. Poole.
A.oad Commissioner, j. II. Jones.
Moderator, G. N. Barber.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-06
MAYOR ] q BROWN

NJ ,nlpelier, March 6.-The annual
Ma 'ch meeting for the election Of city
otll, ers was held yesterday in Armory
mai The clustering weather, a typ
ical March day. was partially respon-
sible for light vote being cast. The
following officers we're elected: Mayor,
Joseph G. Brown.
City clerk and treasurer, T. r.
Merrill; city sheriff, Charles DEF.
Bancroft; first constable, Thomas j..
Keegan: second constable, Frank H.
Ddwley; lister for three years, Clar-
ence A. Gale; auditors, M. e. Smile,
A. W. Ferrin, l.. H. Bixoy; city grand
Juror, Fred B. Thomas; commissioner
Green Mount cemetery, L. Bart Cross;
park commissioners for one, two, three,
four and five years respectively, H. j..
M. Jones, John Burgen, Harry cutler,
j. S. Viles, A. d. Farwell; aldermen,
ward /, Lester Green; ward 2, Dennis
Ryle; ward 3, Oughtney Galdi>e;
school commissioner. ward 4, e. Nj.
Goddard; ward 5, G. O. Stratton;
ward 6, II. B. Wedge.
A fat tax OF $l.5O on the dollar was
voted for debts and current expenses,
and includes the school tax whicn lat-
ter by the amended city charter grant.
ed at the last session Of the Legisla-
ture, could have been assessed by the
city council on recommendation of the
school commissioners.
The sum Of $4,000 was appropriated
for the care of such needy poor as
should be designated by the city coun-
Gil at the Heaton hospital and $3.50
for Memorial Day exercises. Several
other minor articles contained in the
warning were also disposed of.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-06
THROWN OUT
Irish Members Of House
Of Commons
WERE REJECTED
And England And ireland Are
Almost At Swords Points

London, March 6. Great excite
ment was occasioned last night in the
House of Commons when IL Irish
members we're forcibly removed 1t
was still evident when the House
met at noon today.
In view of possible disturbances the
whole police force is on duty at St.
Stephens. They have been modified
and re-enforced by reserves.
Immediately after the proceedings
had been begun, Re 4mond rose and
raised the question Of privilege arising
from the "painful scenes" Of last
night.
He said the members had been Sus-
pended without pro per steps being
ia en- to identify them and that
their removal was accompanied by un-
due violence.
A speaker interrupting, pointed out
that Redmond was not raising the
nest on of privilege, but point of
order. If he the speaker, was prop
er informed of any wrongful suspen-
sion he would be glad to take steps to
rectify 1t.
Redmond subsequently tried to
move an adjournment and appealed
to Balfour to give the members an op-
portunity for discussion. Balfour as.
suming that he desired to institute
means for preventing recurrence OF
the scene last night, promised to con-
slider whav opportunity for discussion
should be given. The sucject was
then dropped.
Dublin, March 6.-The scene at the
British HDuSe of Commons when ~
Irish members were forced out is the
general subject of excited comment In
public places and in the press today.
The FreemanS Journal approves
the acton of the Irish members and
the Irish Times condemns 1t.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-06
PAT GROVE AGAIN.

Omaha, Neb. March 6.-Prepara
tions are being completed for the re-
turn Of Pat Grove as voluntary pri-
soner to Omaha, in connection with
the Cudahy kidnapping cases. Chief
of Police Donahue admitted as much
last night, and gave to the press copies
of letter which he had sent Steve
Grove at Chicago on Feb. 8. 1t was
later delivered to Pat Grove, and
Chief Donahue says the suspected
man is about to ccept the offer. In
this letter the chief said:
.sIf Pat Grove will surrender HIM.
self to me personally l will waive all
my rights to the reward offered for
his arrest and conviction for the kid
mapping of Edward Cudahy, Jr., on
the night of Dec. 18, 1900. will
further agree 70 do everything in my
puwer to protect him from any per.
s0nal violeLce of mistreatmt Mt while
he is in my custody, and will aid him
in every consistt Mt way to establish
his innocence of the said crime"