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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

AS A COVER FOR SCANDAL.

II must be quite patent to any un
prejudiced and observing citizen that
all this talk about municipal light
ing is but a pretense. The fact
that 1t has been forced to the from
in spite Of the mayors own declara
tion that il would not be practicable
In view Of the state law limiting nun
icipal Indebtedness. and of the dis
iressng financial condition Of the city
government. would be sufficient tc
prove this. but the reeklessness of
statement and the Inconsistencies
which are glaringly apparent
in all dissertations on the
subject. would lend confirmatory proof
Of insincerity, If it we're needed.
The real motive, as nearly every
one can see, is 10 prevent popula'
consideration of the various scandal,
in which the administration and il
organs have been involved al dit
ferent times: the printing scandal
the inspection scandal the fire host
bribery scandal the crap room scan
dal. and ayobe all. the reputation Of
verbal and written pledges that pub
lie improvements should be Inaugural.
ted and prosecuted with all possible
vigor.
Il Is important to the adminstra
tion and It's hangers-on, in This cam
csIgn. that the public mind be le,
away from these infamies. the like
Of which have never before beer
charged against any administration o.
the city Of Cairo.
But II is not likely that the people
will be hood. xiakcd The attempt
see clumsy and the purpose too trans
parent.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

shallow pretense that he knew more
about what it ought to cost than all
the other good business men who
we're much more interested in the
natter than he was and had just as
;ood means Of posting themselves on
he subject.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

Presumably The Bulletin is the
tool and representative Of the liz
pois Central Railroad company, be
cause 1t favors the construction of the
Sycamore street subway.
And yet The Bulletin has In its pos
session a slip of paper given to it by
the mayor himself, and bearing the
signature of Claude Winter, mayor, "
in big type. which is an ordinance
passed by the city council Of Cairo
and signed by him, after long deliber
ationa contract under which the
mayor agrees that the subway il a
good thing and shall be built.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

II then. The Bulletin is the tool
mayor; if it is the tool of the Hi.
nois Central company. SO il the may
or. In other words, the Argus has
thoughtlessly placed the mayor AMI
The Bullstin in the same bunk, and
has proven the truth of the oh saying
that politics makes strange bed fell
lows" The mayor ought to be fair.
ly good bed fellow ordinarily. and
The Bulletin could get along very
nicely with him If he didn't have an
ugly habit of coming to bed with his
shoes on and kicking off the xiv
err"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
1T DOWN

That the worlds greatest adver.
tisers, those who have made advertis'
ing study, a science and success
are today the most extensive users of
newspapers, to the practical exclu.
sion Of all other methods, and they
secure the leading papers for their an
nouncements. The BuIetin ranks as
one Of them.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

The 1890 we'll this charming ck Illus
tratel Nothing
ton. and when finished beautiful ck girl
youthful
any mpic
full
pale pink
with foliage The high grde liberty
10
six in he
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

apcc There given for this Some
say that it because children taught religion in the
schools others that is due the great migration shores.
To there to be entirely different for it.
DUE, THINK. TO A CERTAIN AMOUNT or RACE
ciATloN-l HArRED-wHcH SOMEHOW
SEEMS BE OUR BLOOD LET US MAKE THE
WANTED SUPERIORITY WHITE RACE FACT IN
THINGS.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
ALDERMAN FOURTH WARD.

w. j. Lawler authorizes his announcement
as q candidate for alderman in the Fourth
Ward at the city election TO be held ON Tues
day, April 10, 1904.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ALDERMAN FIRST WARD.

Vim. McHale authorizes his announcement
as a candidate for alderman in the First w ard
at the city election to be held on Tuesday
April 18th, 1904.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
Found Newspaper Of 1913.

Found Newspaper Of tS4S.
A Taunton, Mass, woman while talk
ing up carpet IN a rarely used room
the other day found beneath it copy
OF the American Wing OF Feb %.
lSiS, the paper published by CaEs.
John w. u. Hail.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
ALDERMAN SIXTH WARD.

John Snyder authorizes his announcement
rs a candidate for alderman In the Sixth Ward
at the city election to be held on Tuesday
April TO- 1904
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
ALDERMAN SEVENTH WAND.

+. Nordman authorizes bis announcement as
candidate for alderman in the Seventh Ward,
at the city election 10 be held on Tuesday.
April 10th, 1904
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
ALDERMAN SECOND WARD,

b. r. Thistlewood authorizes his announce
ment as q candidate for alderman in the Second
Ward, at the city election TO be held on Tues
day. April 10th, 1904.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
CITY AND COUNTY DIRECTORY.
Cairo, Alexander County Illinois, Pop
ulation 16,:47.

Mayor, CLAUDE WINTER.
Clerk, X. A. HATCHER.
Comptroller, p. Il. Powell
Police Magistrate, J, II. ROBINSON.
Chief of Police, r. Il. PRICE.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

cepts it AND GOES RIGHT ON. 1t is an OK
emplifcation Of the power of right with us. tell
you the majesty Of the law is no idle term. 1t is
the ESSENCE Of right.
There has been in the last few years more
lawlessness than those living in the present genera
ton can remember Lynching seems to go on
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

That all corporations unlawful The decision has shown
UNREASONA ABLE combinations unlawful The country
ceped this dcum with remarkable serenity and equpoe That
Characteristic Of this nation When great question like that
settled no matter whom il hurts the country nc.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
Alexander County, Population 22,e65.

SVWFFNTf @~fNN~'
County Judge. Vim. S. DEWEY.
County Clerk. JESSE Il. MILLER.
Circuit Clerk, LEE b. DAVIS.
Sheriff, JAS. s. ROCHE.
Coroner, DIR. JAS. M. McMANUS.
Assessor and Treasurer FRANK e.
DAVIS.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

All Illinois Central, Mobile 4 Ohio
and Cotton Belt trains arrive and de-
part from Central station, corner OF
Second street and Ohio Levee.
All Big Four and Iron Mountain
trains arrive and depart from the
Union station, Second street and Com
mercial avenue.
Mail may be deposited in the box at
the transfer station. located at Cen
trail station, 20 minutes before the de.
parture of any train.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
United States Courts
80. And the People
BY scHuRnAN President of Cornell University

COB GOULD ScHuRMAN President of Cornell University
)ECENTLY we had in this country splendid example
of the respect we have for law and right Tho great
issue of capital and labor up In the of the
Northern Securities company the judges called
upon to decide whether unreasonable corporations
lawful Hitherto there were those who believed
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
kigylHi
JAMES r. GARFIELD.

r. the late president is rapidly attaining
couon Roosye closest personal friend He occupies
the newyorganzed de-
constantly consulted by the
ident particularly OF questions political policy
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

Big from East Big going East.
No. 3, 1900 pm. No. s, $50 am.
No. 8, 700 p,m.No. ., $500 pm.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

Board OF County Commissioners.
JOHN A. MILLER Chairman,
JOHN A. BOURGEOIS,
Dr. J, E. CAUSE
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
Get Rid Of Surplus.

There were 300 American tourists
in Switzerland last summer.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

CONTINUED on Eighth Page)
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
THE BULLETIN AND THE MAYOR.

The esteemed Argus charges that
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

NJ. & o. from South, Nj. & o. going Sth
No. ?, l:26 pm,lNo, i. 1886 pm.
No. 4, 2:20 am. No. >, 2:09 am
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14

NJ. & 0. from North Nj, q o going Nth
No. /, 1884 pm. No. 2, 1881 pm.
No. 3. 2;0i am No. 4, 2:25 am.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-14
HOW THE TRAINS RUN.

&c, from South |, c. going South
No 4, 2;06 am. No |, ago pm.
No, ?, 1915 pm. No 203, 2:t5 am.
No .. 1915 pm No.2OS. S:15 am.
No. 6, 2;55 PM mo. 5, 1906 PIN.
No, s. 900 pm No. So, $40 am.
sNo. 70, 1885 am *No,43, 600 am.
'No. "A, $3.50 pm No. IL $50 pm.
*Paducah.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 1.-At the
request of Attorney Carr, representing
Banker Newton, Judge BabcOck this
morning postponed until Saturday the
hearing of Banker Newton's motion
for a receiver for Mrs. Chadwicks al
legged securities in Wade Park bank.
Federal officials are now interested
in the Chadwick case. A number of
men of influence have requested Unit
ed States District Attorney Sullivan
to ascertain whether or not Mrs. Chad
wick is liable under federal laws. Sui
livan is now seeking to ascertain
whether Mrs. Chadwicks transactions
were legitimate, and if she did not use
the mails to further her ends. All
peace negotiations between Mrs. Chad
wick and Banker Newton are off. 1t is
reported that warrants have been pre-
pared for prominent Cleveland men
alleged to be accomplices in the huge
swindle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01

The tour which the Northern Pacific
agents, was begun November 20, when
the party left ST. Paul. This trip is
similar to the one given the passenger
agents of this road a short time ago.
The party went from ST Paul to Du
luth, and from there started west
They are expected to be in Helena to-
morrow and will probably arrive in
Seattle December 4. From there they
will go to Portland, and returning east
will probably reach Walla Walla some
time in the second week in Decem-
Der.
s. B. Calderhead. general passenger
and freight agent of the Washington &
Columbia river railway, has not yet
been informed as to the exact arrival of
the party in this city
The party consists of Henry Blake
ley, assistant general freight agent, ST.
freight department Mex York; F. w.
Clemson, New England freight agent,
Boston; John S. Donal, jr., general
agent freight department, Philadelphia;
F. H. Fogarty, general agent freight
department Chicago; A. H. Cafe. COM
mercial agent, Cincinnati: E. E. De-
laney, travelling freight agent, Buffalo,
W. w. Scully, commercial agent, Pitts
burg; c. B. Sexton. comercial agent,
St Louis; c. T. Noonan, soliciting
freight agent, Milwaukee,; T. f.
Blanche, general agent, Duluth; H. K.
Cole soliciting freight agent, st. Paul;
W. M. Burk, contracting freight agent,
ST. Paul; w. E. Belcher, contracting
freight agent, Toronto. A. G. Fulton,
A. T. F. A. at Portland, will meet them
at Spokane and accompany them from
there to the coast
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
DRAWING THE NET CLOSER
OREGON LAND THIEVES WILL
HAVE HARD TIME TO ES-
CAPE PUNISHMENT.
Letter Produced Showing That State
Senator Frank Mayes Was Con-
nected With the Deal.

PORTLAND, Dec. 1.-The day in the
land fraud cases was given over to the
testimony of Handwriting experts for
prosecution Among others was J. F.
Shearman, of Wichita, kas., who is
nationally famous. His testimony
tends to draw the net more closely
around the conspirators. A letter was
put in evidence showing that State
Senator Frank Mayes, a Portland at
torney. was connected with Puter ana
Mckinley, but how deeply he is in
VOWED is not yet made clear. Mayes
wrate letter to Senator Mitchell at
Washington vOuching for the reliabil-
ity of Puter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
CANVASS STATE VOTE NEXT WEEK.
Secretary of State Will Begin Official
County December 8.

Unless all the returns from the Sc
counties in the state of Washington
are in hand prior to that date, the
secretary of state cannot begin the
official count of the state until 80
days after the election, or on De-
cember s. The law directs the secre
tary of state to begin the count when
ever all the returns have been receiv
ed. but must begin on those received
after 80 days have elapsed. Several
counties are yet to be herd from. 1t
will probably take several days to
begins.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Chadwick Loans to Be Repaid.

OBERLIN, O., Dec. President
Beckwith Of the Citizens bank which
was forced to close on account of the
Chadwick loans, said today that he had
received news from Pittsburg that as
sured him that every dollar of the
Chadwick loans will be paid. He would
not give the source of his information.
Another government examiner is on
his way here to assist in the bank in
vestigatiOn. Judge Albaugh. of Cam
ton, Mrs. Chadwicks attorney, who
was in conference with her in New
York, has not arrived here today, as it
was announced he would He has tele-
graphed that he has no good news.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
FOOLkiLLER DID ITS WORK.
Aeronaut Nissen's Body Found on the
Shore of Lake Michigan-Wind-
bag Also Found.

CHICAGO, Dec with the hope
of discovering some trace of Peter
Nissen and his rolling wind bag Fool
killer in which he essayed a flight
over Lake Michigan yesterday, the
tug Protection with his relatives and
newspaper men left at 80 this morn
ing to search the southern end of the
lake. 1t is feared Nissen was either
drowned or died from exposure.
The body of Nissen has been found
on the lake shore, Is miles south of
st. Joseph, together with the canvas
wind bag in which he attempted to
navigate over the lake
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Adolph Weher's Case.

AUBURN, Cal, Dec. There are
no new developments in the Weber
case. The proceedings of the grand
NOR that Adolph Weber has made a
confession to the bank robbery charge
district attorney in an itneryiew has
accused Weber of numbering one, All
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
SAYS Mrs. Chadwick Can Settle.

NEW YORK, Dec. Edmund Pow
ers, attorney for Mrs. Chadwick, after
a conference with his client this morn
ing. said that a general conference of
all parties concerned in the Newton
matter will be held this afternoon when
final action for settlement will be ar
ranged. 1t is said Mrs. Chadwick will
make public statement as soon as the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
British Resident in Thibet.

BIRMINGHAM, Dec. 1.-The Post
hears that a British resident will be
appointed for Lhassa in Thibet. He
will have an escort of Indian troops
who will be housed in the compold
near DelsO Lamas monastery The
object of this move is to ensure Thi-
bets respect for the treaty made by
Colonel Younghusband.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
coLoRADo's ELECTION MIDDLE.
Democratic Judge Calls Grand Jury to
Investigate Fraud.

DENVER, Dec. 1.-Judge Mullins
today issued an order calling a grand
jury to investigate the election frauds
in this state. The jury will begin it's
work next week. This is a move by
the democrats to checkmate the repub-
licanS. 1t is probable the grand jury
will be instructed to investigate the al
legged contributions of corporations in
Peabody'S behalf.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
chadwick CASE A MYSTERY
EFFORT TO COMPROMISE SUIT
Banker BeckWh Says Pittsbug Capitalists Will Settle Mrs.
Chadwck's Indebtedness, Which will Reach Seven
Hundred Thousand DoIIarS-federal Auth
critics May Take a Hand

details of the present settlement are
arranged. 1t is reiterated that Mrs.
Chadwick did not know Carnegie and
that his name never appeared on any
Of her papers. 1t is admitted that the
womanss obligations will reach 100000,
but it. is said that she would have
$1,OOO,O0O left after settling all claims
and that she never borrowed money on
worthless collateral as charged.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
LAWYERS FAVOR FOSTER BILL.
To Divide Judicial District Into
North and South.

The canvass of the vote of the law
yers practicing in the federal courts
of this state upon the question of
dividing the state into judicial dis
'tricts resulted in 273 in favor of the
Foster bill and 1877 against. The Fos-
ter bill provides for the dividing of
districts. The canvass was made by
the committee appointed by the state
bar association at the annual meet
ing held in Seattle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
CHARGED WITH DEsERTioN.
Wealthy Boise Mine Owner Arrested
in Chicago. ...

CHICAGO, Dec. Enlarged with
deserting his wife and little son in
Chicago three years ago. David Mac
kenzie, of Boise, Idaho, a wealthy mine
operator was arrested at the Audi
torium hotel today by order of Judge
Dunn. Mrs. Mackenzie claims that
while her husband has been growing
wealthy in mining interests she was
compelled to work in department
store to support herself and son.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Senator Burton's Case Arqued.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Arguments
in the case of Senator Burton, of
Kansas were resumed in the United
ernment's case was argued by Solicitor
General Hoyt. The closing argument
man of st. Louis. Burton was present
and was attended by his colleague,
United States Senator Long.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Japanese General Wounded.

TOXIC, Dec IA report from Port
Arthur says that Lieutenant General
Thuchiya is among the wounded. Cen
eral Nakamura, who commanded the
body of swordsmen who charged the
Russian forts November % was in
jured in both legs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Kuropatkin Reports Victory.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 1-Gen-
eral Kuropatkin reports: I'VE pursued
the enemy who retired from Tsin
Hechen. We forced the enemys rear
guard on Tuesday to evacuate a pass
ten versts south of Tien Hechen. Our
losses are inconsiderable'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01

respondent of the Central News
agency wires that several Russian Of
ficers have arrived at Rome and have
obtained permission to visit the navy
yards. 1t is stated that the visitors
intend to order the construction in
Italy of four battleships and six
cruisers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Fatal Railway Collision.

WORCESTER, N. Y, Dec. Three
men were killed and two seriously in
jured in a collision between freight
and Hudson railroad this morning All
were members of the train crews.
Traffic was blocked for ten hours
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Nebraska Express Office Robbed.

LINCOLN, Neb. Dec. 1.-The AM
erican Express cOmpanyS office at
Norfolk was robbed of several hum
dred dollars last night The watch
man fired a dozen shots at the robbers
without effect
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Earthquake in Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Dec. IAN earthquake
shock was felt at West Point. Neb.. at
o'clock this morning. People were
awakened by the shock but no dam
age was done.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Lion Tanner Is Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 1-Charles
Hendricks the animal trainer at
Chates who was attacked by a lion
Sunday, died this morning from blood
poisoning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
New York Market CoIIapses.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-Amid intense
excitement and heavy trading the mar
call dropping 26 points. Large crop
estimates are responsible for the break
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Judge Parker Declines Cheap Jobs.

NEW YORK. Dec. Judge Alton
B. Parker has declined to serve as
commissioner of estimate and assess
ment in two cases in which he was
appointed two weeks ago. The COM
pensation is but $40 a day
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
New York Lawyer Suicides.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-Franklin Pad
dock, a lawyer and Princeton graduate,
was found dead in his bed today, as
phyxiated by gas. He is believed to
have committed suicide.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Japs Occupy Pine Tree Hill.

ROME, Dec. IA dispatch to Italia
Militaire from Toxic says that the
Japanese have occupied Pine Tree hill,
one of the important hills surrounding
Port Arthur.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01

Rev. SeIby Held for Attempted Murder
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-Rev.
Isaac Selby was today held to answer
for assault with intent to murder Su-
periOr Judge Hebbard. Selby put in
no defense.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Bodies of Drowned Sailors.

TILLAMOOK, Or, Dec. 1.-The
bodies of two sailors believed to be
from the wrecked schooner Webfoot,
were washed ashore at Nehalem beach
today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
Mrs. Chadwick ConsuIts Attorneys.

WITS. OfIdUWfCK VONSUTCS NttOFNeyS.
NEW YORK, Dec. Mrs. Chadwick
left the Holland house here at IL this
morning on the arm of her son and
took a cab going to the office of her
attorneys
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01
JAPS JOYFUL
OVER VICTORY
Toxic Goes Wild Over News
From Port Arthur
RECRUITS EAGER 10 60 TO war
Crowds With Banners March Through
the Streets-Believe Fall of Fort
ress Is Inevitable.
RECRUITS EAGER 10 60 TO war

TOXIC. Dec. 1.-The announcement
If the capture of 230-meter hill has
created intense enthusiasm at the
Japanese capital. 1t revives hope of
the early fall of the fortress of Port
Arthur proper. Today thousands of
recruits marched to the barracks and
donnad uniforms. Relatives carrying
flags and banners, escorted them.
The number of men raised under the
conscription act was made public.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01

ant, some five years ago, but the cir
custances don't bear out the assertion
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-01

Russian Naval Experts in Italy.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-The Rome cor
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-11
TRACY VERDICT
GIVEN TWO YEARS
Ex-Sccretary School Board Found
Guilty of Forgery Charge.

Houston, Texas, June 10.-At $3.50
this evening the jury in the criminal
district court, where the trial of s. E.
Tracy has been in progress since Tues
day morning, on the charge of forging
school warrant No. $50 for s122.65,
made payable to George Gaertner, re-
turned verdict finding the defendant
guilty and fixing his penalty at two
years in the penitentiary.
The verdict as read by the clerk
when the agreement had been an
nounced by the twelve men hearing
the case was as follows:
We, the jury, find the defendant
guilty, as charged in the Indictment,
and assess bis punishment at two
years confinement in the state peni-
Tertiary. r. MUNGER, Foreman"
The defendant is in the county jail
awaiting the formal presentation of a
motion for a new trial.