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Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

On Saturday next, the Feast of st.
Paul the Apostle, will be observed at
Trinity Church. holy Communion,
1890 a. m. Evening Prayer, p. m.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

Invitations are out for the wedding
of Elmer Outten, well-known young
man of Lewes. aud Miss Orah Vaughan
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Edward
Vaughan, of Clayton. The ceremony
will take place on Wednesday, Janu-
ary 90, at the home of brides parents,
at O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

Mrs. R. II. Matlack, of Wilmington,
made an address Sunday evening last
at st. Paul's Church. relative to the
Woman's Foreign Missionary work.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

Last Wednesday evening the grand
officers from Wilmington of the Shield
of Honor, arrived here and installed
the recently elected officers of the
local lodge. After the installation ex-
ercises were over, refreshments were
-ssrved and general good time was
had by all.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

The Bible Glass of Trinity Church,
will meet at the home of Mrs. J. A.
Burchenal, this evening.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

James T. Saxton, of this town, had a
narrow escape from being killed the
other day. He was operating a saw
mill near Greenspring, and in saving
log it caught in the saw and flew out
with ightening-like speed, and struck
Mr.. Saxton on the chin, knocking him
senseless, a~d inficting a wound on
the chin which was dressed by DIR. J.
s. Cobb.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

Levin Bounds one of the oldest bag
gage masters on the New York Phila-
delphia and Norfolk Railroad was ia
tally injured at Princess Anne Friday
morning by being run over by his
train his foot haYing got caught in the
track while he was uncoupling cars.
Both legs were amputated.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

Major E. F. Brooks, general super
intendent of the Pennsylvania Rail
road, ]. B. Book, train master, Frank
Duane, assistant engineer and Col
Holiday, superintendent of the Della.
ware division, were in Chestertown,
last Wednesday inspecting the prop,
erty there. A petition had been circu.
lated there asking that the company
change the location of their depot
nearer the centre of the town. A lo
at the foot of Cross street is beins
recommended as site for the new rail
road station.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22
LAYTON OEPART TMENT,

DlNlNNlll e.. I. L. Mason is our authorized agent
| INlNOONClayton Del, and will receive new sub
stions and receives monies on old. Al
pON, items left with him will receive proper
}sntion: Subscribe now; only $1.0O a
ar in advance.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

Fire csused by spark from an en-
CINE on the Delaware railroad spread
quickly over Il stubble field on the farm
of Mrs. Harriet W. Burton, near Dover
last Tuesday, and ignited the straw
stacks near t.. .arl and outbuildings.
The fire department was notified, and
with the hook and ladder truck and
chemical engines extinguished the
flames before any damage was done tc
the buildings. The farm is in the ten.
ure of Grant Abbott. The loss will
amount to about 5000.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22
CLAYTON.

Items Of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
Ia and About Town:
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22
7 Head Of Cattle, R

Four of these good mich COWS one fresh and
another may be by day of sale. Three 2year- old
Heifers.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

Sad Fate of II. c. LOBg:--There was an
exciting scene at the United States
Court Friday when Henry Clay Long,
who had just pleaded guilty to robbing
the mails, attempted to commit suicide
but was prevented by Postoffce In
spector William j. Maxwell. Nearly
a year ago Long was arrested for riff
ing registered letters and packages in
the postal car on the d. M. & v. Rail
road, on which he was a railway mail
clerk. He lived in Lewis, and after a
so. preliminary hearing was released on
"a bail. Several months ago, while await
1850 ing trial, Long attempted to commit
, fe1 suicide by taking laudanum. but ply
'iark sicians saved his life. Friday, Long
walIocame to Wilmington to answer the
Smyrna times., 1902-01-22

B. V Weldon, Aucuonter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
Theaters
"U and l" Mako q Hit

" ana Makes hit
Al the Seattle thsatst last night
farce comedy held full. SWAY The
piece which viii be produced each
night this week II knoWn as ~ and
J.. just what connection the name
has with the play II hard % dis
cover. II IL a pure bunch u non
sense put together and called play.
II would drag were " not for tho
numerous speeiaitisH tnfrfsprfaed.
The play itself. or what little there
- 81 the plot to IT, deals with the
experiences 81 a comhatiKe Ertahman
and a stupid German uuan their first
visit 20 New York. fieu Johnson.
recognized e. an actor 81 excep-
tionai ability from hts work here IN
the past few weeks. proved hlr yer
satility hy assuming the character
~ the German. HIS dialect Was
good and he was responsible for
many Of the laughs of the evening
Ills side partner in the piece is
James J, Post. an Irish comedian %
unuusatianed ability. The songs and
dances ~ the two wcre very good.
Charles Fleming appeared in new
role last night. that Of deapotic
eolared iaultor OF an apartment
house. Among the principal special
ties was that Of baby Ethel Haw-
kins. ! year old ehiid who sings
and dances with all the sang froid
of a STAGE veteran. Afr. Rand. Mlss
Byron. Misa OFmshy, Mf. whiting.
Miss Ashley and Nj Post also aid
specially turns hich were evident
" appreciated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
NEW CHINESE
MINISTER NAMED

WASHINGTON. d. G.. July IA
Chinese Minister Wa has been sue
crrded here bY Rir Lang Chen TunE.
man Of %. u progressive ideas.
Mr. Wa has been In Washington
since April. 1881.
Minister Wa Ting Fang received
this morning of'riai confirmation Of
the report o. Bile recall, lie WITH re-
turn with a conyenlent haste "a
China. he proposes when he ar
fiyes there TO write a history Of bis
life. which wiii be- published IN
America. WI does not expect 90 have
his head cut on on his arrival In
china. but ehooees 10 regard II az
prohebis that he call comes az a
promotion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
FOUND DEAD
IN HIS CHAIR

J. Hail. lahorer. was found dead
in chair In hts room AZ the TER
race house. corner OF Fourth avenue
and Terrace street at an early hour
this morning Deputy Coroner Wit
sic. who Investigated the ease. states
that the man died 81 heart disease.
The people al the house know moth
ing Of the man, lie had been IN town
for only three or four days. coming
here. as he said. to rest up a bit.
He had been ~ almost all the time
during his stay here. lie went to his
room at an early hour last utght.
and the proprietor nf the lodging
house ON entering the room az 5 -
this morning found the body Utmost
rigid In the chair. Death evidently
came very suddenly.
The dead man was about a. years
Of age. IL Is not knewn whether
he had any relatives The body was
taken 10 HuttefWoffh'a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
LOSES LIFE
IN The LAKE
Edward c. Wardner Drowned
While Bathing With Friends

Edward G. Wardnsf Was drowned
yesterday afternoon while bathing
IN Lake Washington, rear Madfona
park.
The circumstance attending the
accident were unusual. a. he was
mith other batbers. less than 80 feet
from shore. His disappearance IN
der the waters was aecOmpan By
So little disturbance that his friends
were una ware Of his peril and could
not 90 ~ his assistance.
They think that he was taken With
cramps while diving under the water
ana was unable 10 cry out FOR help.
Forty five minutes after he went
down the body was brought 30 Hhore
By the Use of graphing hooks.
Warduer was ciyi engineer. 70
years ~ age. ana had lived IN Seat
tie Tor a little more than year. He
has relatives in Alaska and In Chi
cago. who were AT once notified Of
his sudden death.
The dead man was a member Of
the Masonic fraternity and had
many friends IN Eeatile. lie Was ut
the time Of his death engaged to be
married to a young lady In Chicago.
During bis stay here he has lived
al the Demsey house. kept by Mrs
Waldron. on the shores OF Lake
Washington.
The remains are AT Butterworth 4
Sons undertaking pariors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
COURTHOUSE NOTES

The suit ~ Thomas conaidine -,
NJ. j. Gallagher fof breach 81 con
tract, r. being heard IN Judge lieii r.
court to-day. The pinintiff claims
that a. 600 II due him aa the Work on
the construction ~ u dwelling house
was not done according 10 agree
mNnt.
The Harvard club House Company
wnh dieincGrporaftd today b Judge
Tailmnu.
T. itatteHsioin was given verdict
Of 5000 against the Snnftir Electric
Company in Judge Griffin'B court
this morning.
a marriage license was ISSUED to-
daY 20 Harry Lyman Strong, ~ New
orleans. aud Margaret cautta. ~ Be-
affff
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
ARGUS EXCURSION

The steamship Garonne. which left
herc yesterday morning with the
Argus excursion crowd on board.
carried fully hoo p-oplr out fof the
day. As many more we're unable to
procure tickets. rs the management
did NOT carr 60 crowd the boat. The
steamer left AZ $40 and returned 10
the city shortly before midnight. The
steamer Majestic took about eoa Of
the overflow ~ the people who de-
sired to ylsit the British Columbia
capital.
TIE excureiouists spent few
hours on shore visiting various points
% interest about Victoria. The trip
vas enjoyable IN every way and
plenty OF amusement MAS furnished
for the exrursioniss. both going and
returning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
FATHER TIME
PULLED DOWN
THE TOWER

VENICE. July a. THE detached
bell tower ct S. Marks church
about $50 feet hlfh collapsed this
morning and Tell with a great crash
into the piazza, 1t " not believed
that any tnna OF life occurred. fhe
cathedral proper and dnEc'a palace
escaped lpiury but the railing tower
one corner The accident Is connid-
cred the greatest art loss that the
kingdom ever suffered The tower
was built in the 10th century
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
BRUCE WAS
A ACQUITTED

WfiATcOM. July It's. NJ. Bruce
was acquitted on Saturday Of the
charge 81 having received deposits
az director OF the Scandinavian
bank when the said bank WAS In
solvent The defense only placed
four witnesses On the stand aud then
moved the court to Instruct the jury
20 return a verdict % not guilty.
Judge Joiner granted the motion ana
30 Instructed the jury, saying that
the evidence was Insufficient 20 war
rant even a. question OF defendants
Guilt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
WORK RESUMED

JOHSsTOWN. Pa. July Il Per
mission has been gtsrn to the Cam
hfia Steel Company hy State Mining
Inspector Frederick 10 resume oper-
atoms IN the mine where the recent
terrible dtseet.F took place. only
the ktandike section h excepted for
few days. until perfect security Is
assured
mo total aeaths now fsach M
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
HALFOUR'S
SPEECH TODAY

LONDON. July u The Concsrva-
lives mel ~ the foreign office to-
day. Halfoue. the newly appointed
premier. was chesr~d lie made a
short speech aud stated that he fully
depended on the Cordial support Of
his followers.
THE announcement Of Hicks
Heaeha retirement from the cabinet
caused = esuHatiau.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
LAST q GsSGSOza
q O'Clock %. ss.
I RACY

ENUMcLAW, July a.
} 80 p. m.-The reports that
Tracy was seen at the Ingalls,
ranch, and later at O'Neilis
place last night. have been con-
hrmed was again seen a mile
from O'Neill's hophouse al =
o'clock this afternoon. The To-
eality is being surrounded and
the bloodhounds will be on his
trail before shutdown.
CURTIS ID. STRATTON
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
LOOKS RIGHT

Tho Young Wonen'a Christian As
noeiatton this morning filed psii-
ton with the city clerk asking for
free use Of water for ;heir bnliding
on Second avenue. and also FOR q re-
bate ON the water taxes now due.
They claim that on account Of the
phllaufhr0pio work ln which they
are engaged the city should 80 this
far 10 assist them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
Getting Ready for Carnival

Joseph Leroy. known otherwise a.
French Joe. Vas arreatrd BY De-
tsctive WAppeusiein iant night lie.
roy has been in the city bat = feH
DAYS. but II 10 suspected that he
came hire 70 ~ ready for crooked
work duFins the Eikn' carnival lie.
roy has a record In Seattle and -
known as a pal of the notorious
bunko man ..A~eie' Thompson. lie
" also known Is the police Of almost
cveFy city on the coast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
.CKAFFEE GETS
COMMAND

WAsIItNgrON. July 1.-THE
president To-Day In o general order
relieved chdree Of the command OF
the division OF the Philippines 20
take effect september 80. and placed
Glen. George ". Davis a. command
OF all the forces IA the Philippines.
Chuffee will be placed ia command
Of the department Of the east.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
Flourishcd the Gun

r. Howard was arrested last even
ing by officer suuneil. charged with
carrying concealed weaponr. How
ard. who HayH he ~ n carpenter. was
on Railroad avenue flonriahing the
gun when the Officers attention was
attracted. lie promptly arrested the
offender.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
Burglary Reported

Ada Wilson aud Lola Williams.
two coiofed women. we're arrested
by Detectives Hubbard and Free
man yesterday morning on "A charge
Of larceny from The person. Andrew
Erickson, the complaining witness.
says that IA. met the women while
roaming through the Tenderloln dis
,fict ana that the women secured
few dollars from him ana his com
paniou. Erickson IN being detained
st the jail pending an Inquiry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
FELL FROM CAR

Frederick J. Crush was picked up
insensible after a fall from a slowly
moving Pine street ana broadway
car, at 10 o'clock last night. II WAS
feared that he might be internally
injured. The unconscious man was
taken ln The ambulance 20 provi-
dence hospital. but after carefully
examining him Dr. n. Read pro-
n0uBeed Il simply case OF intoxica-
tim
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
A Lost Pockethook

A lady'a poeifctUouli containing n
small sum 81 money was picked up
on James street ear about Oel8ok
yesterday afternoon and the finder
took Il "a the police station. The
purse il II brown leather asd Il al
the police station awaiting the
owner
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
SALISBURY
HAS RETIRED

LONDON. July ~ Lord Salisbury
has resigned the premiership Of
Great nritatn and Mr.. BaIfouf has
been appointed in his place.
Ealishury'a reason for retiring was
desire for quiet ending Of bis
days after n long life Of political
activity.
Some eahinet changes are expected
To fali4M
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14

BOSTON. July it-Mra. Elizabeth
DAILY. mother 81 Dan DAILY. Lucy
Daily ward and Margaret DAILY
Nokea. all prominent theatrical peo-
pie. 10 dead at Hevefe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14

Lola Williams and Ada Wilson
charged with larceny from the per.
son. are being risd late this after.
moon before Justice George.
"a OHrten VAS arrested today D,
Capt. Willard. charged With oper.
ating \ money pa wing slot machine
lie put up the cusiornarY q hail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
SPECIAL AUCTION
SALE
at $50 PIKE STREET on
Tuesday, July IS,

D. m. OF household goods. con
siating Of 1 piano. bed ruofn sets.
dining chairs. cook stoves Brussels
carpet. dishes and granite ware,
dresAers. Gas Stove. bedding. toilet
sets. etc. Also ? pieces Of Cloth IN
suit Patterns will do fer either
Lady or Gent. J. T. Wilson, Auc-
tioneer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
Condemnation Suit

The question Of the condemnation
Of land near eunnydaie belonging 10
= Haibaun FOR a new county road
u being argued IN Judge Grinin'n
court today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
CORN TAKES
A TUMBLE

CHICAGO. July H. Early corn
took heavy fan this morning, go
ing from Nc to 80 i-2. The cause or
the tumble Il big receipts and erti-
mates. Gates made taeit offer TO
settle with the shorts today, but the
tnrna Marr not nrcrplrd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
txIMG EDWA ARD
orr HIS YACHT

LONDON. July liking ed
wards progress towards complete
recovery continues rapid. lie VIII
probably be Transferred to the royal
yacht Victoria and Albert at Ports
mouth 1T noon Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Notice r. hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the Council
Of the Town Of Columbia. County OF
King. state Of Washington, until two
O'Clock .. m, July a.. a. q. 1902.
for the grading on Ferdinand street.
IN said town. between Tue center line
Of Letitla and the. east line OF Brent'a
street az shown by the profile on file
with the clerk OF said town. Each
bidder must name lump sum for
work complete, and he accompanied
with certified check for three per
cent. OF the total amount bid, to be
forfeited to the towH Of Columbia IN
aoe the succensfltl bidder falls to
enter into said contract within ave
lays after the award Of the contract
10 him.
The council reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
Dated this II th day Of July, A. ID.
1909.
FRANK Il. CONVICTION,
Clerk OF the Town Of Columbia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
PLAYED THEIR
LAST GARD

PARIS. July tia Patrie today
eaVa that twelve ruined gamblers
have committed suicide at Monte
Carlo within the past few days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
REACHES home

sOUTHAMPToN, July Is.--T-hs
cruiser Brooklyn, with the remains
" Minister Pauncefote aboard, ar
rived here today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14

Miss Ellen Etsne. the missionary.
md her adventures with Turkish
brigandB have been made the sub
jeet Of a Tnelodrama
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14

PIANOS
GOOD. BAD AND
INDIFFERENT

A good Piano win not only sound
well when Il IL new. buf VIII retain
itn good quality ~ tone after years
81 use. IN other words. IL IL made
20 wear The great popularity OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14

Baptist excursion to snoouairaia
Fails Tuesday. July IS. Round trip
iLee. with privilege Of grounds at
faIfa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
KIMBALL PIANO

II due 60 the fact that oaiy the best
81 materials are used IN ita con-
NtFucfiun. and consequently the Kim
ball Piano Wiii wear. see these fine
pianos. together with y great neiec-
tion OF other makes. ct our ware
rooms. Attractive prices. easy
terms.
The beautiful Kimbsll Baby Grand
Piano. now exhibited in our show
window. selected b. the "Elkn." 20
be given 10 the Queen Of the Car
ulvAl. Ia attracting much attention.
We also carry the largest stock Of
Victims. Guitars. Manduiins. Auto
harpa. Accofdions. Talking Machines,
Records and Sheet Music IN the
Northwest. Cati ON or write 70 us
All orders promptly attended 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14
HELP
TO the


Each saving now ana then means
INST - much more for your Nacatio
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1sA--your SAVINGS arr nlasns
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carters swedish Hair Remover, s. 90
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Red rrosS shampoo Soap. use bars :
....s..ssss commence sfststfs e. tVt
woodridge's skin Soap. Sc bars Zoe
There's \ satisfaction IN saving
when YOU come herc. for our mcdi-
zines are % the very best.
nr. LYONS Tooth Powder. sc slxe
......... .sss.s.ts.s. .sstsst-s.s nc
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14

Graduates In Pharmacy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-14

Those suits that have always
been selling at $500, and we
guarantee they are well
worth II, now they go at.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-01-17
CARNEGIIs's GREAT GIFT.
Board of Trustees Named for til
Curnewle InxfifufiNn

Board of Trustees Named for the
Carnegie InstitutiOn.
Washington, jon. II. - Official an
nouncement was made yesterday Of the
board of trustees Of the. Carnegie Insti-
tuition. which has been incorporated
here under the 5s10,OOO,OOO, gift of An
drew Carnegie. The only Indication
as to the form of the gift is that it will
be in IS per cent bonds" This is re-
ferred to in a single sentence as fol-
lows:
1T is the purpose of Mr.. Carnegie to
transfer ten million dollars in per
cent bonds to the board of trustees for
the purposes above mentioned"
The announcement was made in the
form Of a statement given out by DR.,
Charles D. Walcott, secretary OF the
incorporators. in accordance with the
expressed wish of Mr. Carnegie. The.
statement says: 5{;s,
In the DEVELOPMENT of his plans Mr..
Carnegie has consulted With a number
of gentlemen. in different parts Of the
country, including, the heads of univer-
stiles and other scientific institutions.
and particularly with Hon. Abram s.
Hewitt. Dr.. Daniel c. Gilman, DR.. John
s. Billings. DR.. Charles D. Walcott and
Hon. Carron p. Wright. 8SS5
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-01-17

. . AZ
dent to make such surveys as may be
necessary and to employ such persons
in constructing the canal as may to
him seem wise, and directs that In the
construction Of the canal the River
San Juan and Lake Nicaragua shall be
used as far as they are available.
Section authorizes the, president to
guarantee to, the States Of Costa Rica
AMI Nicaragua the use Of the canal and
hartors, upon terms to be agreed upon.
for all vessels ow ned by said states and
by citizens thereof.
The last section makes a present, APP
preparation of $100Oo,00O to carry on
this work and authorizes the secretary
of war to enter. into proper contracts
TO- material and work as may be
deemed necessary therefor, such work
and material to be paid for as appro-
priations may pc made from time to-
time. The section fixes the aggregate
cost at $1s0,0Oo,000. to be drawn from
the treasury on warrants of the pres
ident.
I'm the Senate.
The open session of the senate yes
terday was devoted to routine business.
After an executive seccion the senate
at 1850 adjourned until Monday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-01-17
Thomas b. ReeH. story.


client recently asked Thomas B.
Reed whether a jury could be relied
upon to pronounce accurately as to the
Intentions Of q man accused Of crime.
Said Mr.. Reed:
when was young man studying
law. I was one day asked to give an
illustration from Blackstone on that
very point. quoted the we'll known
incident wherein the law. which pro-
hibited the shedding Of blood on the
streets of London would not apply to
the act Of surgeon bleeding man
who had At.
"The reply was satisfactory to the
questioner. but fellow student, cele-
breted for keen, intelligent exceptions,
put in his oar at orce.
The surgeon would be guiltless,' he
admitted. but how about the fellow
with the fit?' New York Times.