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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
J. T. DE BOLT
j. T. DE BOLT,
First Judge First Circuit Court.
L. A. Dickey, attorney for Petitioner
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
First Circuit, Territory of Hawaii.
At Chamberlain Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of Henry
d. Roberts, late of Honolulu, Oahu,
deceased.
Order of Notice of Hearing Petition
for Allowance of Final Accounts, Dis
tribution and Discharge.
On reading and filing the petition and
accounts of William O. Smith, Admin
istrator of the estate of Henry d, Rob-
erts, wherein he asks to be allowed
$4673.15 and charges himself with 49,
693 26, and asks that the same may be
examined and approved, and that a
final order may be made of distribution
of the property remaining in his hands
to the persons thereto entitled, and dis
charging him and his sureties from all
further responsibility as such adminis-
traitor.
1t is ordered, that Monday the 4th
day of May A. d. 1908, at ten o'clock a.
M, before the Judge of said Court at
the Court Room of the said Court at
Honolulu Island of oahu, be and the
same hereby is appointed as the time
and place for hearing said Petition and
accounts, and that all persons interest
ed may then and there appear and show
cause, If any they have, why the same
should not be granted and may present
evidence as to who are entitled to the
said property. And that notice of this
Order, In the English language be
published in the Hawaiian Star a news
paper printed and published in Homo
lulu, for three successive weeks, the
last publication to be not less than two
weeks previous to the time therein APP
pointed for said hearing.
Dated at Honolulu, this 2lst day OF
March 1908.
w. j. ROBINSON,
9rd. Judge First Circuit Court.
r. d. Mead, attorney for Petitioner.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
LOUISIANA LEvEE BREAKS.
Assnciated Press Morning service.

Associated Press Morning Service.
NEW ORLEANS, La, April 5.-The
levee at the Magnolia plantation broke
today, and the flood waters of the river
are flowing through it, and covering a
vast area of the country. There is be-
lieved to be even greater danger of Sc
rious breaks closer to the city, and the
State board is adding to it's levee force
all the time. The resources of the city
and State are being drawn upon to
care for the refugees from all over the
affected area. The railroads are sert-
ously crippled by the overlooking OF
their tracks.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
Chamberlain,s Pain Balm is a lin

Chamberlain's Pain Balm is a lini-
ment, and while adapted to all the
ordinary uses of liniment has quail
ties which distinguish it from other
remedies of this class. Pain Balm is
especially beneficial for rheumatism.
Thousands of cases can be cited in
which this remedy has effected cure
when the sufferer had previously tried
the best medical service without secur-
ing relief. Pain Balm is positively
guaranteed to give relief in the most
severe cases of chronic or acute rheu-
matism. All dealers. Benson, Smith
& Co., general agents, sell 1t.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
ESTABLISHED IN 1858.
B CO.
BANKERS
BANKING DEPARTMENT.

Transact business In all departments
OF Banking.
Collections carefully attended to.
Exchange bought and sold.
Commercial and Travellers Letters
of Credit issued on The Bank of Cali
fOrnia and n. Nj. ROthschild Il Sons,
London.
Correspondents: The Bank of Cali
fOrnia, Commercial Banking Co. Of
Sydney, Ltd, London.
Drafts and cable transfers on China
and Japan through the Hongkons Il
Shanghai Ban ing Corporation aid
Chartered Bank Of India, Australia
and China.
| Interest allowed on term deposits at
the following rates per annum, WIZ
Seven days notice, at 2 per cent.
Three month at 3 per "ent
Six months. at 3M per cent.
Twelve months, at per cent.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
| Act as Trustees under Mortgages.
Manage estates (real and personally.
| Collect rents and dividends.
Valuable Papers, Wills, Bc11s, Etc.
received for safe-keeping,
ACCOUNTANT DEPARTMENT.
Auditors for Corporations and Pri-
vate Firms.
| Books examined and reported on.
Statements of Affairs prepared.
Trustees On Bankrupt or Insolvent
Estates.
| Office. 924 Bethel Street.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT..
Deposits received and interest allow
ed at Az per cent per annum. in accord
ance with Rules and Regulations,
copies of which may be obtained on
application.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
Agents for FIRE, MARINE, LIFE,
ACCIDENT AND EMPLOYERS LA
| BILITY INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Insurance Office. 924 Bethel Street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
STEAMER ALLIANCE ASHORE.

Associated PRESS. Morning Service.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 5.-The
coasting steamer Alliance, trading be-
tween this city and Seattle, is reported
ashore at Caspar, about five miles
north of Mendocino. The Alliance left
San Francisco on April for Portland
and should now be on her return trip.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
BATTLE IN HAYTI.

Associated Press, Morning Service.
SANTO DOMINGO, April ga des-
perate battle took place today, when
the forces of the government tried to
regain possession of the city, which has
been held by the revolutionists for two
weeks. The attack was made under
the direct leadership of President Vas
quez, but the rebels succeeded in beat
ing off the government forces. Fifty
United States marines have been land
ed to protect the legation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
REBELS AGAINST POLICE.

Associated Press, Morning Service.
BELGRADE, April 5.-Serious riots
took place here today, over the new po-
lice regulations, covering the assem-
bling of crowds in the streets and pub
lie places. The police were compelled
to charge upon the mobs of citizens,
and many were wounded.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
KAISER AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAw

Associated Press, Morning Service.
COPENHAGEN, April 5.-Emperor
William, of Germany, took his depart
ure today after weeks visit to the
members of the royal family. 1t Is re-
ported that as a result of his visit the
Crown Prince of Germany will be be-
trothed to the Duchess Ceci.c.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
Your Nerves

Furnish the motive power of the en-
tire body. DR.. Miles Nervine will
keep the nerves strong and healthy
or restore their strength if weakened.
Sold on guarantee Write for free book on
nervous diseases.
DH. HIEas MEDICAL Co.. Elkhart. Ind
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
MRS. RoosEvELTs OUTING.

Associated Press, Morning Service.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 5.-Mrs.
Roosevelt returned this evening from q
cruise ia the Chesapeake, which has
occupied several days.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
B A NJ * E IS ~

HONOLULU, II. I.
San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
National Bank of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCO-The Nevada Ma
tional Bank of San Francisco.
Union Bank Of London,
Ltd
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
HICAGO-Mercnants National Bank.
PARIS-Credit Lyonnais.
BERLTN-Dresdner Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of NV Zealand.
VICTORIA AND vANCOUVER-Bank
of British Nc tn Ar1eri -
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposit. Received. Loans Made on
Approved Security Commercial and
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills OF Ex-
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
SPANISH STUDENTS RIoTING.

Associated Press, Morning Service.
MADRIR, April 5.-Riots of students
occurred today, all over the city, and
there were several of the rioters
wounded by the police, who dispersed
crowds wherever they appeared.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06

SAVINGS DEPOSITS received and
interest allowed for yearly deposits at
the rate of Az per cent per annum.
Rules and regulations furnished up
on application.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
THE FIRST
american SAVINGS Z TRUST
co. OF HAWAII. LTD.
CapltaI, $3.50, 900. 90.

President. Cecil Brown
Vice-P President. .........M. p. Robinson
Cashier. ..................W. G. Cooper
Principal Office: Corner Fort and
King streets.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06

Want ads in Star cost but 25 cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06
HirOSe Shoten,

Removed to corner of Nuuanu and
Beretania streets.
In addition to JAPANESE PROVI-
sIoNs and DIR YGOODS a wholesale
LIQUOR department has been opened.
Tel. White 1921 P. o. Box SS5.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-04-06

Agents for FIRE, MARINE, LIFE
ACCIDENT AND EMPLOYERS LA
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Insurance Office. 924 Bethel Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
THEY WILL GALL
EREV. WESTON BRUNER
Baltimore Pastor will Be Asked to Take
Charge of the Pulpit of Calvary
Baptist Church.

At congregational meeting to be held
week from next Sunday the Pulpit
Committee Of the Calvary Baptist Church
OF this city will recommend the Rev. II.
Weston Bruner, OF Baltimore, Md. for
election to the passionate to succeed the
Kew. DR.. H. A. Bngby, who recently
le1t Tor South Carolina.
Inc fact that the committee has come
tosethcr on one man was announced Sun
DAY morning at the church. The consti
tuition of the congregation requires that
an announcement Of this sort be made
Two weeks before the election occurs
me fact that this ono man Is Mr.. Bruncr.
however, was not announced and prom
lnent member Of the committee refuses
10 say whether or not 1t really Is he. rhe
information that such is the cas-. comes
from most excellent source und there
IS no doubt that when tho meeting "a
held two weeks hence the Baltimore n,a-
Tor VIII be the one chosen.
Mr. Bruner is, a Wrginian by birth and
IS exceedingly we'll known here. At The
present time no is pastor Of the I,eiph
Baptist Church In Baltimore. 1t Is nm
derstood that Mr. Bruner has indicated
that no will favorably consider q call
from Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03

Gone to Washington.
Mrs. R. D. Walton left on Saturday for
Washington on a two-weeks' VISIT to her
mother.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
A WILD RUNAWAY
ON NINTH STREET
A Buggy, a Cart and a Furni-
ture Wagon All Got Into a
Mix-Up on Ninth Street.

North Ninth Street, between Main and
afternoon OF a wild runaway. which
came near resulting seriously for at least
two negro draymen and which did result
disastrously for one cart and q furniture
wagon, both of which were more or less
wrecked by the forcible manner in which
they came in contact with light coun-
try buggy to which badly-frightened
Mexican mustang was hooked.
1t Is not known just who owns the run
away horse and the partially demolished
buggy, no claimant putting in his or her
appearance for some time after the ex-
element had subsidized
The owner, whoever 1t may havo been.
left the buggy up Ninth Street near
Broad. evidently forgetting to hitch the
nervous little horse. He became fright
ened at something and dashed madly
down the street towards Main. Between
Franklin and Bank Streets the buggy, an
exceedingly light affair, struck q dump
cart heavily loaded with green tobacco.
The force of the blow was sufficient to
upset the vehicle. throwing the driver
several feet and spilllng the contents Of
the wagon all over the street.
The smashup. however. did not have
the desired effect. and the horse con-
tlnued on his mad flight towards Main
Street Before he reached here, how
ever the buggy once more tangled Up
with q wagon, and this stopped the ami
NAL In q few moments he got over his
excitement and to all appearances looked
MS If nothing had happened to disturb
his peace Of mind
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
BEAT HIS WIFE
AND WAS FINED.
Many Small Cases Of Assault
in the Police Court Yes
terday Morning.

Justice Crutchfleld had the fotsam and
jetsam of the lower streets with him yes
terday. There were no big cases, but
some of them had a tinge Of sadness
with them that lent sympathy.
Charles Pond, who was arrested on Sun
day on the charge of getting drunk, and
beating his VIE, and with being an an
noyance to the neighborhood was fined
so ana costs.
Rosa Hill and Lille May, two colored
women of the Third District, got into
q fight and were each charged SlO
The sum of $3.50 each was charged UP
against Oscar Janothnn and Lawrence
{ Woodbridge for fighting and G.. Howard
and George Williams paid $3.50 each. for
being disorderly.
and Macie Jones paid $3.50 each for shoot
Ing craps
Willie Jones was given thirty days for
stealing 81 worth of half soles.
George Williams alias Joe Jefferson was
sent down for twelve months for taking
some coal from the S. a. L. and for
shooting a pistol in the street.
Henry Johnson paid $50 for being dis
orderly on the street.
Colvin Hardin (coloreD was fined SO
and costs for conducting a crap Joint
at No. 1888 East Broad Street and seven
others were each fined 250 for playing
at the game. The place was raided Sat
urday night by Captain Shinberger, Of
fcers thinner and Kellam.
Eta Taylor and Emma Knight Color
ed) went to the home of Willie Dalton
and tackled her with club. Willie re-
taliated andAhit. Eta with n bottle and
all hands sWore out warrants against
ZACH other. The case went over to to-
lay.
& Eddie Archer (colored) assaulted Alice
Archer with a&knife and he went on to
!he grand jury.
= John Dey. Nance Winston and Ifey
6heltron got disorderly on the street
and were assessed $3.50 each
Mary Jane Clarke beat Belle Riddley
Ind she was damaged $3.50.
Alex. Williams was sent on to the grand
Jury for taking 81 from Maggie Shopf
Edward Pratt (colored) was fined $50
Tor carrying a concealed weapon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
Pelouze. 81 feet on Grace Street, north
west corner Meadow. $3.50.

Pelouze. 81 feet on Grace Street, north
west corner Meadow. $3.50
Roger Gregory and wife to w. H
Adams. 81 feet on Grace Street, south
west corner Meadow, $3.50.
s. II. Halves and wife to Virginia State
Insurance Company, 81 l-3 feet on Fifth
Street. northeast corner OF Main, $1,000.
Alice Hei1hoizes. Annie NJ. and Jose
phine c. to Alexander Hcirholzer, one
half interest In Is feet on west side Brook
Avenue, l2 feet north Of Moore. 500.
l.. c. Journey to Maggie L. Mccartney.
20 feet on west side Laurel Street, 30
feet north OF China. 81 100.
VIM. P. Partin and wife to Marie
Pitchford, 80 1-6 feet on west side OF
Twenty-ninth Street, 80 feet north OF o,
&,4o0.
Emma ]. and John G. Pettus to Maria
L. Dabney, 80 feet on Blmwood Street.
90 feet from Culvert. subject to viii Of
Jane r. Keane. deceased. $1,000.
l.. Russell Smith and wife to Ella l.
wife of 7. H. Turrell. 80 feet on south
side Broad Street. 233 feet west OF ALI
son. $1,000.
Isaac vanvort's heirs to Hetta vanvort,
interest In Il feet on southside Main
Street between Nineteenth and TWEEN
ueth, 81.
Henrico-J. Thompson. Leroy E. Brown
and their wifes and others to Ame-
Lin Il. Pearman, 40 feet on southside
Floyd Avenue. LOO feet west of Auburn
Avenue, 500
G. Z. Dennis to w, D. and Helon NJ.
Willis, go feet on west side Rogers
Street. GO feet north OF Cowardin, $500
Il. Fl. Farrand and wife to II. w. Bates.
90 feet on National Street, $500.
Katharine II. Halves to Samuel Horuce,
Halves, $50 acres at southwest corner
Chamberlain and Westwood Avenues.
$4,000.
Hill. 80 feet on southside Cedar Street.
and 80 feet on selden Street, southwest
corner Twenty-sixth. IS.
Virginia II. Sutton to Lee e. Sutton,
lots near Laurel Station. $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
Quarterly Conference.

The services at Laurel-Street Method
list Church on yesterday We're intensely
Interesting. Rev. DIR. HenrygE. johnson.
the pastor, preached to two large congre-
cations. and was attentlvely listened to.
In the morning he spoke on Tho Lam
guage of the Kingdom and ut the even
Ing service he chose The Useful and
Beautiful"Sas his subject.
Both sermons were delivered with great
force: three members We're received into
the church. and the Sunday-schoul had
seven additions to its roll.
The first quarterly conference will be
held at this church on "Wednesday night.
DR.. w. v. Tudor. tho presiding elder. viii
preach and preside over the conference.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03

An interesting suit In the Law and
Equity Court terminated yesterday
morning, when a jury In the case Of Leo
Largman, of Baltimore. against the Pos
tai Telegraph and Cable Company,
brought in verdict for 500 in favor OF
the plaintiff, who was suing for failure
Of the defendant company to properly
transmit an important telegram to Bal
tilnore.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
THE MASONIC HOME
LADIES | AUXILIARY
An Important Meeting Of That
Body VIII be Held at the
Temple at II O'Clock.

a meeting Of the Ladies' Auxiliary Of
the Masonic Home has been called 10,
noon to-day at the Masonic Temple. All
members are requested to be present and
1t is Important that there shall be a large
attendance.
Tho matter to be discussed will be tho
benefit to be given for the Home by
Bostock on the 18th OF this month. when
there will be a continuous performance
through the day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
At West View.

At the West-vicw Baptist Church re-
vival services We're commenced on Sun
day, Mr.. r. D. Garland. a we'll
known evangelist, preaching both morning
and night. Mr.. Garland preached again
last night to q large and deeply-inter-
ested congregation. The services will
be continued through the week, preach
Ing every night at 8 o'clock. This af-
ternoon ut 4 o'clock and every afteln
during the week Mr.. Garland will con.
duct Bible-reading services In the lee
ture-room Of the church. To all Of these
meetings the public is cordially invited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
The Atonenent,

An interesting paper on THE Atone
ment" was read yesterday morning be-
fore the Baptist Ministers Conference by
DR. j. B. Hutson. pastor of the Pine
Street Baptist Church. Quite a lively
discussion ensued. DR.. Hutson and all
he ministers approached the subject from
.the old othodox View.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03

The West Mackenzie Company filed no.
tice OF suit for SGl.05 against tho Morris
Qncorporated) in the Law and Equity
Court yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
Property Transfers.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS L. Blanton and wife
to Henry Z, Baskerville. % 10 feet on
south side Franklin Street. IA feet east
Of Adams, subject to deed of trusr for
$1,000. $1,000.
Otway s. Allen and wife to u. GraiSe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
INDICTMENT OF
CLARENCE B. WOOD
Heis Charged with Embezzle-
ment--F Four Counts Against
John Henderson,.

The grand jury In the Hastings Court
twenty-eight indictments for the various
forms OF felony against twenty-five al
legged criminals.
Among the indictments Is ono against
Clarence O.. Wood a well-known stock
broker, charging him with ernbezzlemeut
In the sum OF about $1,000. Delegate
T. A overly, OF Lunenburg county, APP
peared as complainant and prosecutor in
the case.
Eliza Wallace was indicted for alleged
assistance rendered Charles Spencer and
Others In effectng their escape from the
old temporary jail on Nineteenth Street.
It is claimed she struggled a hack saw to
Spencer, which aided materially in gain.
ing his freedom.
The other indictments were: Eddie
Atcher, felony: James Bryant, felony:
George Burton. felony; d. c. Barraud,
stealing money and watch; Joseph Car.
ter. felony; John Coles Margaret Coles
and Carrie Coles, assault upon James
Tucker; John Henderson, four charges
OF house-breaking and burglary. Hen.
derson Is the negro who was arrested
some time ago by Detectives Gibson and
Wren, and from whom dozen or more
stolen overcoats were recovered. Eddie
johnson, felony; Eleanor See. felony; Al.
bert Bride, betrayal; Henry Pittman
burglary; Frank Randolph felony; John
Schmidt larceny; Joseph Sharp. burg.
larry; Laura Thomas. assault: Flemming
Taylor, burglary; Charles Vaughan,
housekeeping; Alexander Williams,
larceny; Ida Allen, assault
Owing to the continued illness OF Judge
Witt. Judge Ingram. Of the Corporation
Court Of Manchester. will preside Mt the
Hastings Court this week. He convened
the body yesterday, and instructed the
grand jury. who, after retiring. selected
Charles j. Anderson as foreman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
4.p -.
MIR. Page Is Out.

Mr.. W. A. Page who has been some.
what indisposed, had so far recovered
Yesterday as to be able to be at his
office of business for a short time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03

William U. KEENAN, qualified as execu-
tor Of the estate OF Sarah A. Lawson
in the Chancery Court yesterday morn
ing. The estate is valued at $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03

With Judge Wexford presiding, the City
Circuit Court convened for It's regular
February term yesterday morning. The
motion docket was called, after which
court adjourned until this morning, when
the final docket will be called.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-17
AMBULANCE'S FAST RUN SAVES
LIFE OF BABY WHO DRANK POISON.

After she had drunk an ounce of car
bolc acid the life of baby Iva Seketer
was saved yesterday morning by a rec
ord-breaking run in an ambulance from
her home. No. 2124A Cass avenue, 10 the
City Hospital. and the subsequent prompt
treatment by hospital physicians.
The screams of the child. 10 months old.
apprised her mother. Mrs. James Seketer,
that something besides the ordinary acci-
dents that befall children had happened
to her baby.
She ran to the child and found her
writhing In pain. After picking her up
she found bottle of carbolIc acid half
full, which had accidentally fallen from
a cupboard. From the burned lips and
what could be learned from the little one
the mother knew what the trouble was.
She also knew that prompt action was
necessary to save the life of her child.
A friend telephoned to the d:spensary for
an ambulance. stating the urgent nature
of the call. Shortly afterwards an ambu-
lance dashed up to the residence on Cass
avenue Mrs. Seketer had her child in
her arms and the vehicle hardly stopped
before the mother and baby were in the
conveyance.
The driver. informed of the circum-
stances, and urged by the pleadings of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-17
ATTEMPTS TO END LIFE
IN HIS PRIS0N CELL.
John McGinnis, Charged With Kill
ing Richard Walsh, Says He Was
Haunted by Dead Man.

John McGinnis. who last Saturday shot
and killed Richard Walsh in the Maple
House. Third and Ashley streets, attempt
ed to commit suicide in the holdover at
the Four Courts at l o'clock this morn
ing.
McGinnis tied belt. shirt sleeve and
handkerchief together and fastened one
end of the string around his neck; the
other he tied to the bars over the bunk in
his cell, and, mounting the bunk. jumped
Michael Ratchford, inner guard at the
holdoyer, reached McGinnis soon after he
had made the attempt to end his life, and
released him.
McGinnis is awaiting preliminary trial
on charge of murder. He was the night
clerk in the Maple House, the scene of the
Walsh tragedy.
McGinns was sent to the City Hospital,
where he was given medical attention He
told the attendants that he saw the ghost
of the murdered Walsh in the Jail last
night and that this caused him to try
suicide