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Woodruff County news., 1902-03-27

The est marvel, producing rom zoo to 800 bus. per acre. Salzer's Oats are war ranted 10 produce great yields. The U. s. Ag. Dept. calls them the very besti That pays.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

c Brooke. l2o d street Those present
were Misses III. Seufferlie, w. Hoe. b. Rich.
ardson, E. Tfbbetts. F. King, 9. Bayly, e.
Page, NJ. Farr. NJ. Yeager. e. Whitcomb. j.
bayiy, J. Brush, l.. Garner and E. Brooks.
Elizabeth. the baby daughter OF Senator
and Mrs. Dubois. Is two years old today,
ana this happy anniversary was most de-
hShtfuiiy celebrated by a lunch party from
l. to .. and romp for Peabody Kinder
garten children from 2 to o'clock Both
gatherings were at the apartment OF Sena-
tor Dubois at the I-oudoun, where flowers
preparations. The special guests were ac-
companied by their mothers and the party
ircluded Dorothy Mondell and Mrs Nom
DELL, Ruth Thurston and Mrs. Thurston,
beatrice Fairfax and Mrs. Fairfax. Marga-
ret Dolltver and Mrs. Dolliver, the young
sens OF Representatives Martin and Burke,
Waverly Taylor and the two little daughters
or the secretary To the President, who wers
NUn their mother. Mrs. Cortelyou. The
table at which all were seated was decked
with flowers and fruits. Baby Elizabeth
was daintiiy dressed in white null and
lace. and her dark brown curls tied with
Whte ribbons. She presided with great
dignity. After luncheon the guests were
ushered into another room, adjoining the
paby model nursery. where eight small Ar
trees were stacked together, each adorned
with strings Of kindergarten blocks tinsel
and pretty doll the latter dressed by Mrs
Dubois. after real baby fashion. There were
also spread out the presents sent Baby
t.lfzabeth. TO which, at the last moment,
was added n large box of White House
flowers, with Mrs. Roosevelt's congratula-
uons
For the latter part of the afternoon there
were fully forty children present, each ono
OF whom had a fine time with the entertain-
ment n provided and the nice things to eat.
MISS Portfa Moberly and Miss Clifton the
teachers at the Peabody Kindergarten, were
with their young charges
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Saengerbund Entertainment.

A one-act comedy. Monsieur Hercules"
by g. Bellyi. was presented at the hall Of
the Washington Saengerbund Saturday
night by the dramatic section Of that or.
eanization. short musical program pre-
ceded the drama. Mr.. William Sauer sang
The Trumpeter Of Saeckingen." by ". con
schenel: Miss Mary Niebel sang two Ger
man songs "Wie die Balumlein" and .Mein
Herr Is i'm Hochiand." to her own accom-
paniment on the either: and several num-
oers were performed by Donch's orchestra.
The play was presented in a style worthy OF
professional organization. Thursday
evening the bund gives a masquerade tang
kraenschen and on Sunday the seventh mu-
sical program Of the current season
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Long Trip for q Dry Dock.

Rear Admiral Endicott. chief OF the bu-
reau Of yards and docks. has prepared ad-
vertisements inviting bids for the transpor-
tation Of the big floating steel dry dock
purchased from Spain. and now in Havana
harbor. to the Philippines where 1t Is con-
tenplated to install It at the Olongapo ma
val station. The question as to whether
this dock shall be taken away from Cuha
and sent to the Philippines is stiil pending.
but the department desired to have a con-
tract ready to sign In case It Is decided to
SEND rhe structure on its long journey to
the Philippine Islands
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Intruder Terrifies q Woman.

An attempt was made by a white man
Saturday night. about 1920 O'clock TO
enter a room on the ground floor of the
Sherman flats The occupant OF the room,
a young woman. was about to retire when
she saw the hand OF a man on the inner
side OF the windowsill. She screamed and
the intruder departed. The police were
notified Of the affair
Evening star., 1902-03-17
To Be Called Haskin Battery.

The Secretary OF War has decided to
honor the memory OF the late Cen Joseph
K. Haskin, distinguished soldier who lost
an arm in the Mexican war, by giving his
name to one OF the new coast batteries at
either Fort Slocum or Fort H. G. Wright,
New York harbor.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
W0men's Ready=to=Wear Suits
For EARLY Spring and Easter.

Ready-ade Gowns unusually varied in both styles and
ia Here the Norfolk Russian Blouse and other
modes Venetian CLOTH homespun other
fashionable fabcs mode light browns and being
the prevailing while black holds
there fashionable combinations OF black and white
An elegant is Of black with the skirt and Eton
jacket opening white richly embroidered white and
black silk
superb CLOTH with white afeta
crossed with bands of black antique and 1arng collar
belis,ed with Persian embroidery in delicate colors.
Especially attractive numbers
Suits of Awoo Chevo the desirable shades of
dark blue black and brown The jacket little blouse being
silk lined and finished with sthng the skirt made with deep grad
uaed hounce which headed with few Of dainty stitching
Evening star., 1902-03-17

MI A. II. MASSEY. Sheldsyille, Mimi, writes:
Our only daughter had SEVERE COUGH,
which continued to grow worse for over a year
We thought she going into consumption
Jayne's E1pectorant BROUGHT HER BACK TO
HEALTH"
Evening star., 1902-03-17

At $24.oo-
Early Spring Suits. presenting the new cut skirt
with founce, which gradually deepens to sides
then becoming narrower to center Of back: the
jacket is effective fyfront Eton, neatly stitch
ed; stitched bands of moire peau de Sole EN-
ploycd IN the attractive manner prominent this
season. T'h" cloths are Venetian and cheviot, in
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Mrs. William H. Anderson of Baltimore
Is visiting Mrs. B. c. Coon, 1922 U street,
where she will be pleased to see her
friends.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
AT S2S. .SO-

At 1880
Broadcl0th Suits for Spring wear. made with
dip front Etons, which are double breasted and
feta on collars and down front combined with the
neat tnrnback cuffs Of silk. produce the charming
simplicity OF the tailor made suit The skirts carry
out the idei to perfection being gracefully cut
having graduated founces. headed with stitched
tareta bands-black and dark blue; all sizes.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Bryant announce
the engagement of their daughter Kather-
formerly Of Kentucky, but now of
Washington. The ceremony will take
place at noon on the 10Th Of April. at the
home Of the bride. and viii be performed
by his eminence Cardinal Gibbons. assisted
by Rev. ]. F. Mackn, followed by re-
ception to a number of frienda
Evening star., 1902-03-17

~ >pO./ 8
Taffeta Waists In large variety OF colors: tuck
ed to form yoke: blouse effectively trimmed with
ecru serpentine lace, which also finishes the stock
and sleeves tucked back.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Silk Shirt and Dress Waists.

Never before have Spring Waists charming Of
styles inclusive of pointed collar and cuffs sleeves and other
fashions. The collection manaOred
those elaborate with tuck consider the
have shown The times stitched and the beautiful
openWork and hemtced effects richer and fashionable
than
Exquisite Waists evening the
Evening star., 1902-03-17

At $I2.5o to $3.50
A full line OF Fancy SILK Waists-one of kind
either made on silk or unned; trimmed in dainty
monsseline. fine insertions Of lace hand -embro!d-
cred medallions, open work, etc.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

At 5000
Satin Cyrano Waists In pink. blue and white:
front made Gibson effect. stitched in black and
trimmed with small black buttons; tucked back;
high stock with four -in-hand tie; Bishop sleeves
with pointed cuffs.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Mrs. Anson Mills, Miss Mills and Miss
Kline started today for Palm Beach, to
stay two weeks.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Mrs. Emma r. Frank will not be at
home tomorrow. March 1S. but will be glad
to see her friends at 935 X street Tuesdays
the remainder Of the season.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
HOSPITALITIES ON IRELAND'S
SAINTS DAY.
Saturday and Sunday Dinners and
Luncheons-Timely Per-
sonal Notes

Dinners with organizations as hosts are
the feature of the celebration of st. Pat
rick's day. Mr.. John R. Mclean, who.
however. keeps up the hospitable spirit Of
the clans OF the Noes and O's on this
festival, will entertain at his annual din
ner tonight.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
for All Sizes.

Z .OO
Tailor-made Spring Suits Of rich tan and gray
etamine; the tight fitting Eton jackets are made
neat embroidered polka dot vests OF same mn-
terial, having collars. cuffs and waist bands OF
fine stitched silk. Skirts the plain graduated
nounce style; all sizes.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

III 9IS. 80
Tailor made Suits Of dark blue and black cheviot
the Jackets perfect form fitting, made double
breasted with MORE silk faced revers skirt is the
popular gladuated founce style, with fine stitched
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Spring Opening of Paris, Vienna and Berlin
Novelties, Exhibiting Rare and Beautiful Objects,
Designed especially for Easter Gifts
And introducing the Japanese Palm Flowers which bear such close
resemblance florists nave been
deceived charming collection millinery and decorative purposes
floor Eleventh ST
Evening star., 1902-03-17

AT 5000
Moire Gibson Waists in black and white only:
high stock with batwing tie; fancy novelty but
tons down front.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Mrs. George Wood Of Philadelphia Is q
guest at the Arlington.

Company B. 1st District Of Columbia Reg
iment United Boys Brigade Of America,
gave a social Friday night at the Wilson
Memorial NJ. E. Church. Recitations by
Miss Edna Bobb. address by the pastor,
Rev. A. H. Thompson. and an address by
Colonel E. A. Beekman were given. After
ward refreshments were served.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
At $1,000

AT $1,000
Waists of Embroidered Satin cyrano: white with
coors AMI Clark blue and black with white; front
made Gibson style fastened to side with
novelty buttons: French back; high straight stock
with soft tie; Bishop sleeves with stitched tucks
at the cuffs
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Mrs. Carroll Mercer gave very beautiful
luncheon today in honor OF her guest, Mrs.
Thomas Emory.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

At $3.50
Waists Of Pean de Sole, In the new delicate tints,
fastened in back: front with tiny tncks and strap
ped with bias folds Of silk; same effect Of tucks
and STRAPS carried out the sleeves: all-over
tucked back; high stock with turn flare cuffs.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
At SI2.sO-

II p f1.OO-
Crepe de Chine Waists in all the newest Spring
coorings and black and white; yoke Of tiny tucks,
with m"dailions Of rich lace let in across
front of blouse, in sleeves and at the neck; cus-
ters Of small tucks In back.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Easter Opening
Tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday,
Hats, TOQues and B0mmets,

Exhibiting late Paris models recently arrived and smart American
adaptations and original conceptions of miners great
beauty and diversity.
Also Untmmed Hats the and fashionable shapes
Also Flowers Foliage Ostrich Feathers Wings Qlls, Ca
bochons Buckles
Also superb novelties in Fxngs Easter.
ecteu
Evening star., 1902-03-17

At $S.75-
Crepe de Chine Waists In all the shades and
black and white; yoke back and front, with THY
tucks running from yoke to waist: tucked Bishop
sleeves; stock with lace turnover and soft flowing
tie.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

At $4.68 to $I25o-
A very large assortment Of unlined India Silk
Waists; some tucked, some hemstitched and tuck
| ed; others with lace let in or mounted with silk
appliqle-an ideal waist for spring and summer
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Mrs A. l.. Barber was hostess at a pretty
rose luncheon on Saturday. Mrs. Barber's
guests were Mrs. David ]. Hill, Mrs. Rohlfs,
Mrs Teller. Mrs. Gallnger Mrs. John Rus
sell Young Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman. Mrs.
Samuel Davis, Mrs Taber johnson, Mrs.
Jules Guthridge. Mrs. Sternberg. Mrs. Bir-
ney Mrs Freeman and Miss Calkins.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Two Attractive Values Inn Jackets.
At Sf5OO and S185O resnecfiveav

At $I.oo-
Good Percale Wrappers with border trimming
and founce rufies, in light and dark effects; all
sizes.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

The faculty and students OF Trinity Col
lege were entertained Friday evening by
Miss Catharine Cecilia Collins and Miss
Grace Dunning. The occasion was read
ing Of the Merchant Of Venice by Miss
Marie Collins The young hostesses were
assisted in receiving by Miss Redfern and
the Misses Mccormick. Johnston, OMa-
honey Mcmahon and Hayes.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Mrs Whitside entertained at dinner Sat
urday evening Miss Evans, Miss Day, Miss
Anita Evans, Miss Whitside, Col. Carter, U.
s. A.; DIR. De Laney. DR.. Boyer, DR.. Patter-
son and DR.. Jean, all of the army.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Miss Annie Trede entertained Thursday
evening at her residence. GA D street south
west. Miss Maud Taylor and Mr. Harold
Forsberg rendered musical selections. In
teresting games were also enjoyed, after
which the party proceeded to a beautifully
decorated dining room, where a bountiful
repast was served. Those present were
Miss Annie Trede, Mr.. John Trede, Miss
Alice koogle. Mr.. George Godron. Miss
Maud Taylor Mr. Harold Forsberg Miss
Ethel Kluge. Mr.. John Godron, Miss Julia
Strobel. Mr. Rudolph Rowe and Miss Rose
Fellinger.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Tapp will be at
home to their friends Wednesday evening
405 Florida avenue.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

At $I.25-
Good Lawn Wrappers, in light and dark effects,
in very neat and choice patternscut full and long,
all sizes.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Mrs. Montgomery E. Danforth of 500 21st
street will be at home on Wednesday,
March 10. for the last time this season.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

The Misses Ramsberg. Andrews. Morgan.
Reeves. Matthews. Dodge. English Poor
and Stanton Of this city attended the naval
cadets dance Saturday night at Annapolis
Evening star., 1902-03-17

The Fencing Club will give an exhibition
bout next Saturday afternoon, and invita-
tions have been extended to President and
Mrs. Roosevelt Three cadets from Annap-
oils are expected to take part. and among
those who will test their strength against
them is Mr.. Crackanthorpe Of the British
embassy.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

The Swiss minister gave a notable dinner
Saturday night. when the Italian ambas-
sador and Mrs. Mayor des Planches, the
Belgian minister and Baroness Moncheur
Gen. and Mrs. Miles, Col. and Mrs. Kitson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Crackanthorpe Miss Berry
Miss Merriam Miss Kibbey, Miss Worth
ington, Mr.. Seckendorff, Mr.. Lardy and
Mr.. Strockln were his guests.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

The first assistant secretary Of state and
Mrs. Hill gave a Saturday night dinner
also. when their guests were Speaker Hen
derson. Senator and Mrs. Cullom Senator
and Mrs. Fairbanks, Senator and Mrs.
Hanna. Mrs. Audenried, Mr.. Vanderlip
Controller and Mrs. Ridgley. Commissioner
and Mrs. H. c. Evans. Mr. and Mrs. C. G.
Bennett and Miss Cockrell.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Mrs R. V. Single. who is in New York,
will return in few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
NACHMAN & MEIER 'IEF.

arrived last night to attend the marriage
OF Miss May Steiner to Mr. Henry Crom-
melin. which takes place Tuesday. She
Is the guest OF Mrs. Tilford Leake on
Court Street.
Mrs. John DOVE and daughters, Misses
Marie, Lucy and Marguerite. who have
been living in Admission the past FIVE
years, have returned to this city TO reside
and are at home on the corner of Wash
ington and Hull Streets.
Mrs. Mary Whiting will be the guest
| this week of her friends, Mrs. j. A Cary
and Mrs. Gordon Macdonald, at 542 South
Perry Street. She will leave for Birm-
ingham the latter part of the week.
The Young Ladies Thursday Euchre
Club will meet on Monday with Mrs Re
gina Rosewald for the purpose of reor-
gambling.
Mr.. Fred league. who is attending col
lege at Auburn. is spending today with
! his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ.
| league.
Mrs John C. Mckenzie of Birmingham.
| who have been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Boiling Young. has gone to Tanassee to
| live.
| Mrs j. H. Faber and daughter, Mrs.
Dowsing have gone to New York, where
they will visit friends for several weeks.
Mrs. F. Lehman of New York is visit
| ing the family of her brother, Mr.. Sol
Leuchter, at 705 South Lawrence Street
Mrs. A. Sanders and daughter of Mo-
bile will spend the winter in Montgom-
cry. They are at the Captola Hotel
Mrs. Bernard CASTOR and little daugh-
ter Annie, have returned from a visit
to relatives in Jacksonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest johnson have
gone to Savannah to make that city
| their home for the future.
The Ionian Club will meet on Thursd ~
morning at II o'clock with Mrs. Phares
Coleman.
The friends of Mrs. Camilla Reading
will he glad to know that she is conva-
descent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Irwin have gone
to cambridge, Ga, to visit Mrs. julie
| McRae.
Miss Alberta Pickett is visiting at Eel
della" the country home of Mr.. Robert
| Halls.
| Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Jones of Birming-
ham are visiting his mother, Mrs L. A.
Jones.
Mrs. Isabelle II. Bell and Miss jamie
Bell are visiting friends in Chester, S. c.
Mrs. Gus Rice and children have re-
| turned from visit to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Emile We'll of Opelika is visiting
| Mrs. Michel Loeb.
Mrs. Carrie Lemly Is visiting relatives
in st. Louis.
Mr.. William w. Graves has gone TO
Birmingham.
| Mrs. Jack Wright returned Thursday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

night from Atlanta where she went to
attend the school of instruction in tho
ritual work of the G. /. A. to the B. of
l.. E. While there she also enjoyed
the horse show where her brothers,
Messrs E. L. and B. w. Whitehead, had
entered several fine horses. On Friday
night Mrs. Wright left for East St. Louis
to attend similar school. She will visit
Nashville also and return about Novem-
Ger l.
MISS Mary Arlington Miss Eliza AIRING
ton and Mr. T. NJ. Arlington went to
birmingham yesterday to attend the foot
ball game between Tuscaloosa and Au-
burn They were especially interested in
the game as their cousin, Mr.. viii Ar
rington of Livingston. played center
rush on the Tuscaloosa team
Mrs. Henry Chambers of Oswichee is
visiting her brother, Mr.. Charles G..
Abercrombe She is on her way to
Macon, Ga, to visit her son, Mr.. James
Chambers.
Miss Efie Regenstein of Atlanta arriv-
ed last evening and is visiting her sister
Mrs. Morris NJ. Wolff, at 80 Holcombe
Street.
Mrs. G. B. Tyler and Mrs. w. G.
Hunter attended the horse show in At
lanta Thursday and Friday.
Miss Bertha Cleaver of Cyinthiana. Ky
is the guest of her cousin. Miss Susie
Armstrong Alb Randolph Street.
Mrs. F. i. Terrell and her sister. Miss
Ella Broughton, will spend the winter
with Mrs. Eliza w. Banks
Mrs. Mary T. Walker and her daughter.
Miss Adele Walker. will spend the winter
with Mrs. Eliza w Banks.
Mrs. S. B. Bennett has returned from
summer outing spent in the North and
East.
Miss Eula Ross of Opelika is visiting
Miss Lucille Washburn on Madison Ave
nue..
Mrs. Fox Henderson of Troy was the
guest of friends in the city the past week
Miss Maude Hooper of Selma, is spend
ing today with Mrs. Victor II. Hanson
Miss Maude Hooper of Selma will sing
at st. Johns Church this morning.
Ladies desiring score cards, call at
Ruth's Jewelry Store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
THE PICKETT HOME.

The friends of Mrs. Eliza w. Banks
call TO mind the fact that she is again
in her old home known as the pickett
Home" Mrs. Banks was formerly Miss
Eliza Pickett. a daughter of the cele-
brated historian. Albert James Pickett
and the house mentioned was the family
residence. 1t was one of the show places
Of the town and is today a landmark.
An interesting incident connected with
khe Pickett house occurred a few days
ago when the Episcopal Council was in
session. A gentleman from distance
attending the Council said that he had
not been in Montgomery for over twenty
ave years and the only place he recognz-
ed was the pickett Home" At the time
he was last here the house was occupied
by the Picketts and now 1t is again in the
hands of one of the original family. In
fact 1t has never passed out of their
ownership.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

News SAYS: "At the last meeting of the
Daughters of the Revolution Mrs. X. H.
Carter and Mrs. l.. j. Haley, the COM
mittee on the exhibit at the State Fair,
reported that they had secured promises
of historic relics from all over the State.
State conference will be held on Octo-
Der % at the home of Mrs. L. G.. Wood
son on South Highlands. Two delegates
from each of the ten chapters are expect
ed to attend. They will be entertained
at luncheon that day by the ladies of the
Sumter Chapter"
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Fiske of Mont
gomery, Ala, have recently moved to
Atlanta to reside They are very promi-
be warmly welcomed here. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fiske are at the Observation-Disclosures News.
The friends Of Senator John T. Morgan
in Alabama symoathize with him in the
illness of his daughter. Miss Vina Nor
gan. She has been taken to Johns Hop
kins Hospital in Baltimore, where she
will undergo a course of treatment.
Mrs. W. Jerome Chambers has re-
turned from Bay Minette where she went
to confer degrees of the Order of the
Eastern Star upon forty-one members.
Mr. and Mrs Absolom NJ. Kennedy
have rented a home on South Street. No.
81. between Perry and Sayre, of which
they will take possession this week.
Mrs. Joseph Beardsee of Hattiesburg,
Miss, who has been visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. C. f. McClelland. for several
weeks. will return home tonight.
r6SIan of IJ1ttiaShn y
Miss. is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. e.
McClelland. on Clayton Street. She will
be here for several days.
Mrs. S. Roman and daughter, Miss
Esther Roman returned last night after
an absence of several months in the
North and East.
Miss Maggie Irwin left last night for
Selma. She will spend Sunday there at
tending the Primary Union, and will re-
turn tomorrow
Mr. and Mrs. William Berney. who re-
turned Thursday from their wedding jour
ney, are at nome at 90 South McDon-
ough Street.
Mrs. William Barnes Morgan of Bir-
mingham is the guest of her mother Mrs.
| l.. A. Jones lat he" home on GoldthWalte
| Street.
Mrs Hubert Dent eft for Louisville last
night. She was called there on account
of the illness of her sister, Miss Lii Tins
| ley.
Mrs George P. Harrison of Opelika. ac-
companied General Harrison to Montgocl-
| cry Friday and spent the day in the city,
Mrs u. r. Hall and Mrs. ]. G. Spruen
| have returned from Atlanta where they
were entertained by Mrs. John WEIGH.
| Mrs Norman Wynn. who has been Wis
| iting Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Gayle, has
returne dto her home in Demopolls.
Master Edgar Collins son of Mrs. Vir-
| ginia A. Collins. has recovered from his
recent attack of typhoid fever.
Mrs. Nellie Reynolds of Aberdeen, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Some Ingenious Excuses.

PdII Mail Gazette.
Referring to the excuse offered by the
Windsor poacher, who was found with
MS pockets stuffed full of the kings rab-
bits, which he said ran into them while
he was asleep, "a correspondent recalls
one or two other defences of an ingenious
nature. The rabbit excuse, he points out,
Is run close for ingenuity by the defence
mutton at Kilburn a few weeks ago. In
this case the accused had fallen against
the shop window and broken it, and the
leg of mutton fell off the hook on top
away.
Again, laborer arrested for taking a
tur necklace from a shop in Bernars
street, explained that the wind blew 1t
onto MS arm as he was passing, and be-
ing absent-mindcd he had forgotten TO
take 1t back These, however, were too
much for the credulity of our judicial
and magisterial amthnritfns