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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-06-24
esauimaus Have eible.

The EsquImaus now have their own
Translation of the Bible, which has
taken 1870 years to complete. Tho
Norwegian pastor. HanF Egedc. who
went to Greenland in 1921. towards
the close Of his life began the work
which was completed and published
by the Bible society OF Denmark.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-06-24
Traffic Of London Bridge.

Widening London bridge from 53
feet 6 inches to 65 feet cost $500
running inch. But its roadway. %
feet wide. and its footwalks OF 10
feet width on either side are worth
$500 900 more in increased facility Tor
its enormous traffic.
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monume nts for eumpers,

A bumper is not a bouncer nor a
crowder. A bumper is one who takes
the shock and arrests and retards
blunders. Some day money will be
ready for monuments for blunder
bumpers and mental lightning arrest.
crs.-Earl Pratt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-06-24

Colorado cattle feeders are waiting
jmpatien,ly for the bulletin to be is.
sued by the Colorado experiment sta.
tion on the beet pulp experiment Just
completed. II Is well known that tho
experiment has been very success.
fui from a financial standpoint and
many feeders will go in heavy on
pulp next fall.-Denver Record.Stock.
man.
A Montrose dispatch received at
Denver June 18th says: The Montrose
and Delta committee returned from
Denver to-day and is highly pleased
over its successful meeting with gov
ernment officials at Denver. The per
sonal support of Secretary Newell has
been pledged for the immediate con-
struction of the tunnel. The subscrip'
ton books are not to close until Aug
ust Is. Since Wednesday morning ap-
plications for over 5000 acres have
been sent into the secretary of the Wa
ter Users Association. 1t is conh-
IDENTIFY expected that active work VIII
be commenced on the tunnel within
30 days.
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The At Of Grave oIaaIna.

There Is an establishment in Brus-
Scis for teaching the iugubrious art Of
grave digging. II was founded by
cemetery company. and was 30 sue
ccssfui that IL received Official appro-
baton. All candidates for tho post OF
sexton in Belgium must have gradu.
a,ci at 'his unique academy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-06-24
Refreshing Lemon Rasha.

Lemon baths are popular in tho
West Indies. Three or four lemons
arc cut up and left to soak In tho
bath for half an hour before II "a used
and lemon is also rubbed on the body.
The effect is most refreshing. Limcs
may be used In the same way.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-06-24
Rare Feat Of House Moving.

In Kansas City recently three
story brick house was raised 16o feet
up a steep blum. The house was car
:ed on strong framework OF tim
b. RS and raised by the turning OF 800
lacks. divided into 30 groups.
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EVIL OF Militarism.

As long as mankind shall continue
to bestow more liberal applause on
their destroyers than on their bene-
factors, the thirst Of military glory
will ever be the vice OF the most ex.
alted characters.-Gibbon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-06-24
eia Irrigation Project.

The Denver News correspondent at
Florence. Colorado. says: One OF the
grcatcAt reservoir projects ever con
c.iycd in the state II rapidly taking
definite shape. II will he known un'
der the name of the Coiumbinc Rcscrs
vo,r and Investment Company. To-day
this company secured grant from the
United Statca government for eighty
acres OF land situated In mn ideal spot
Mt the head Of Four Mile creek.
This company has taken In the hold
ings of the Fremont Mining and De
vclopmcnt Company. which has AZ
ready secured title to reservoir site
but n short distance below. consisting
OF seventy acres. The capacity OF the
two reservoirs which are TO be used
for the storage Of food waters. VIII
reach over s.lO. .O0O. 900 cubic feet. and
will be used to irriga,c $4,000 acres OF
land on the park north Of Florence.
In addition to this the company con
templates a large summer resort. an
enormous lake from which pure noun
tain ice can be cut. and the stocking
of their reservoirs with trout. BY
series of conduits the water confined
in the reservoirs will be used to de
velop electricity for an enormous tur-
bine wheel. This power Is to be used
at the coal mines and for the running
OF an electric street railway In the Ar.
kansas valley and for the furnishing OF
power generally between Florence and
Pueblo. #.."- F'H.
Bonds will be issued to the amount
OF $500. 900 to start with. and when the
complete practicability OF the PROPOSE.
tion is demonstrated the company will
be bonded for several millions OF dol
lars.
10th Of the sites selected are ideal
and will require a dam OF but twenty
feet in width. attached to a solid gran.
ite formation on either side. Some i"
cal men are Interested but the mon.
eyed interests Intended to carry the
nlan to success are distributed
among a class of wealthy eastern cap
italists.
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studirsIonn for Naunhf.

Christian Busch was a student Of
chemistry at the University of Gies-
sen for sixty.six scmestcrs. but never
passed. He could not remember his
lessons because of an injury to tho
head received in a duel. lie died
recently.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-06-24
J,paness Neediewomen.

A Japanese ncedlewoman. instead of
pushing her needle through the stun.
as is our western mode. pushes the
stuff on to her needle as she runs
along, and an exqulsitely neat and
swift worker she is.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-06-24
No Mor.y In Caviar.

Practically all the caviar mer.
chants OF Astrakhan. Russia, have de-
clared themselves bankrupt. Not
single tenant has come forth to rent
the rich government fishing strands
on the Volgh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
EDITORS TO HAVE
 TRIP THIS SUMMER
ANNUAL MEETING OF AssoclA- TON IN BESSEMER ON JUNE 29. WILL THEN GO IN A BODY TO ST. LOUIS.

Selma, April 29.-(special.)-The exeeu- tive committee of the Alabama Press as- sociation met here today at 2 o'clock with President Yerby and Secretary West present. Also the following members: W. H. H. Judson of Bessemer, H. s. Doster of Prattville, J. Pepperman of Montgomery. Tom Garner of Tuscaloosa, Frank Crichton of Clanton, Hume H. Wilson of opelika.
 June 20 was decided upon as the date for the annual meeting in Bessemer and 1t was further decided that the asso- eiation should go in body to St. Louis upon the adjournment of the meeting in Bessemer.
 Jacob Pepperman, E. Lesser, H. s. Dos ter and w. H. H. Judson were appoint ed a committee to make arrangements for the comfort of the association in St. Louis and also for transportation upon the railroads.
 A resolution requiring strict adherence to the rules of the association that none but newspaper editors and proprietors
 President Yerby was empowered to ar range the programme for the coming meeting in Bessemer. A resolution strongly endorsing Major w. W. Screws for president of the National Editorial association was passed. After electing several new members and examining the accounts of the secretary the committee adjourned
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At Cumberland Park.

Nashville, Tenn, April 29-Not a fav- orite won at Cumberland park today ana the books reaped a rich harvest. The crowd was the largest of the meeting and the sport interesting. With Orient, Merit and Bulger. T. P. Hayes captured three races, D. Austin piloting each of them. In the last race at one and one sixteenth miles, Malakoff was in luck to win. Briers, the favorite. was interfered with several times and would have gotten the money had she had clear sailing. To- morrow, the last day of the meeting, the Citizens handicap, at mile and a six teenth, will be the feature. The meeting has been highly successful.
 First race, five and half furlongs- Orient, 104 CD. Austin), 3Ka to l, won; J. Sidney Walker, 116 GA. Booker), to 5, second; Laura Hunter, 103 (Munroe) 20 to l. third Time 1:13ls.
 Second race, four and a half furlongs- Merit, 9S CD. Austin), to l, won; Lo Lo Nal 9S GA. Booker), 12 to 1, second; Gam brinus, 102 (D. Boland) to 1. third. Time zoo
 Third race, steepleehase. short course Volantine, 135 (Gaylor). to l, won Leo Planter 13l (Archibald). 4Ia to 1, second; ; Falella IA q. CarteD, to 5, third. Time 419.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs-Gugler, 8 CD. Austin), to 1, won; Chamblee, 104 OIunroe), 13 to l. second; Cheboygan, 93 (Boland), 9 to 5. third. Time, 1:34.
 Fifth race, five furlongs.- Lampight, 9S (Parm), 12 to l, won; Basot, 94 CD. Be- land), to l. second; Madison Square, 101 HIunroe) to l, third. Time, 1:06.
 Sixth race, mile and sixteenth-Mala- koff, 95 (Hyams), to 1, won; Briars, 102 D. Boland), to 1, second; Chockayotte, 9s GA. Booker), Il to 5, third. Time, 1:56
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
JUDGE MOORE IS
 BURIED AT MARION
LARGE DELEGATIONS FROM VARl- GUS PARTS OF THE DISTRICT ATTEND FUNERAL OF THE ABLE JURIST

Marion, April 9.-(special)-Judge John Moore, who died in Greensboro Wednes- day night, was buried here this morning, the services at the grave being conduct cd by the Masons.
 The remains of the distinguished judge arrived here yesterday from Greensboro and were accompanied by his two sons, Wooten Moore and John Trotwood Moore of Columia Tenn, his only daughter, Miss Lucy Moore, and a number of Greens boro friends and admirers
 Tie funeral services were conducted from Siloam Baptist church by the Rev P. V. Bomar. Friends from all parts of the district attended the services, the delegations from Selma and Greensboro being especially large.
 Judge Moore had just adjourned court in Greensboro on Wednesday when he suffered the stroke that caused his death
 Judge Moore was born and reared in this county, his father being a farmer and among the first settlers. He studied law in Marion after finishing his college course, and had been a citizen of the town ever since. He was a Confederate soldler in the Forthieth Alabama.
 He was first elected circuit judge of this district immediately after the war and was deposed by the republicans. He was against elected over Judge Craig, now of Selma, in 1874, and has held the office continuously ever since, and was recent ly renoninated to succeed himself with out opposition, receiving almost the solid vote of his district
 In point of service he was the oldest circuit judge in Alabama. His name has been mentioned on divers occasions for justice of the supreme court, but he in- variably refused the honor, stating that he was well satisfied with his place and only asked to be let alone.
 Selma, April 29.-(speclal)-A special train carried the Dallas county bar and many other Selmians to Marion this morning to attend the funeral of Judge John Moore which took place at o'clock. Judge Moore's death was quite a shock to his friends in this city. He was a most able jurist and a lovable man.
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CRice), 15 to 1, second; Arnold K, g. (HowelD, 40 to 1, third. Time, 1:51
Season to Open at chicauo.

Chicago, April 29.--The Chicago racing season begins tomorrow, when the Worth track throws open its gates. The opening programme has no stake event, but the fourth race on the card, mile handicap, will bring together such well-known cam paigners as Wltful, Dan McLenna, Big Ben, The Conqueror II, Gregor K and Banter. The card is as follows
 First race, five and one-half furlongs- Father Talent, 105; Never Fret, Montanic, Typonlc, Sad Sam, TOT; Joe Maritime 1l0; Sylvia Talbot, Beau Ormonde, 112, Big Ben, 114; Irene Lindsey, 115
 Second race, four furlongs, two-year- olds-Foxy Grandma Lady Greenwood, Lydia Meaders Arthur Stillwell, Sweet Pepper 105; Allen Avon, 1o7; Garvic, Lueeron Michael Byrnes, Philantrophst, Gold Enamel, 1Os; Stella Allen, 110.
 Third race. SIX furlongs- Unique, Little Waily, 97; Kokombo, Black Wolf, Fair Order, St. Paula, 100; General Steward, 102; Harrington, 105; Don Domo, 109; Mo- lastc. Jerry Lynch, 112.
 Fourth race, one mile, handicap-Black Wolf DO; Banter, 95; Scotch Plaid, 100; Our Bessie, 102; The Conqueror II, Stroll Ter, 105; Gregor K, 10S; Dan McKenna, no; Mint Sauce, 112; Port Royal, 110; Big Ben. IA; By Ways, 100 Potheen, 102; Witful, 116.
 Fifth race, mile and one-sixteenth, sell ing-Nannon, SO; Ryevale, ST; Falkland, Spencerian, Royal Arms, 9S Cyprienne' 95: Niaxus 100; Zyria, Trinity Belle, lO4, Half a Hundred, F'lorizar, Give All, LOG,
 Sixth race, seven furlongs, selling Lampoon, 95; Optional. 9S. Marco, Safe guard, 102; Stroller, Emma A. M, loS; Scotch Plaid, Barkelmore, 1o5; Rabunta, TOT; I. Samuelson, Censor, 1OS; Thane, llo, Cardinal Woolsey, 113.
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ON THE RACE TRACK
At New York.

New York, April 29.-Over a track that was still heavy from the recent rains, Monet, the favorite, won the Newton sell ing stakes, the feature of the card at Jamaica today. After the race Monet was bid up to $3S00, and claimed by J. H. Mccormick. Workman, Jacquin and Sil- yer Dream also were winning fayortes, the other two events going to second choice and long shot.
 First race, selling, five furlongs-Work- man, 102 CTruebeD, Il to 5, won; First Born, 97 (Robertson), 10 to l, second; Delavil, 97 (Cormaek), to 1, third. Time, :03 3-5.
 Second race handicap six furlongs- Jacquin, 11S (Fuller), 9 to 5. won; Andrew Mack 116 (Shaw), to 1, second; Alfor- ten, 110 (Burns), IT to 10, third. Time, 1:17 1-5.
 Third race, mile and seventy yards Dereszke. 105 CIiggns), to 1, won; Go Between, S7 (Crimmins), to 1, second; Nine Spot, 101 GIildebrand), to 1, third. Time, AT 1-5.
 Fourth race, Newton stakes, selling, six fnrlongs-Monet, 1o6 (Burns), 1S to 5, won; Jack Ratlin, 110 (Cormack). 16 to 5, second; The Musketeer, 115 (Shaw), to 1, third. Time, 1:17 2-5.
 Fifth race, four and a half furlongs- Martha German, 90 GIildebrand), F to |. won; Suffrance, 106 CP. Redfern), 13 to 5, second; Pink Garter, 105 (Burns), 13 to 5, third. Time. :57l9.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Silver Dream, 106 (Shaw), 6 to 5. won; Sunny Side, l06 (Burns), to }, second; Palette, 100 (Phil- lips), to 1, third. Time, 1:16 4-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
Notes and Personals.

The Hon. George F. Bigelow of Ne braska delivered an address on socialism tonight at Rebie hall.
 The annual parish meeting of the Epis- copal church will be held next Sunday morning immediately after services, and the vestry for the coming year will be elected.
 Capt. John B. Hanby has recovered from his recent illness.
 number of Bessemer young people are preparing to give a play entitled, Paul inc, Or the Belle of Saratoga" The play will be given for the benefit of the Metho- dist church, and is under the direction of Mrs. D. A. Little.
 MT. w. J. Long has returned home from a visit to Florence.
 Mrs. G. R. Lewis gave an informal dance tonight at her residence. The oc- caslon was greatly enjoyed by number of young people who were present.
 Mrs. l.. G. Craig is the guest of rela- tives In North Carolina.
 Mrs c. l.. Johnson has recovered from an attack of slow fever.
 MT. C. R. Godkin has returned from At lanta.
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At St. Louis.

St. Louis, April 29.-Kings Charm and Irby Bennett were the winning favorites at the Fair Grounds today. The defeat of Tommy Foster. favorite In the fifth race. was a hard blow to the talent Track fair. weather clear.
 First race, six furlongs-Decoration, 90 (Cocolo), to 1, won; Forenoa, 100 (Doni- gam, 10 to 1, second; Hubbard, S7 CT. Will liams), to 1, third. Time. 120
 Second race, five and a half furlongs- Kings Charm, 1O6 (GulletD, to 1, won; Short Cake, 103 (W. Davis), to l. second; Christelle, 100 (Wallace), 20 to 1, third. Time, i:12%.
 Third race, six furlongs-Meran, l01 (Gullet), IS to ,, won; Dusky Secret, sl Perlins), 13 to 5, second; Barnaele 96 CD. Gilmore), to 1, third. Time 1:19R
 Fourth race, seven furlongs-lrby Ben nett. no (Foley), even, won; Doeskin. 10o (crawfordD, to 1. second; Knowledge, 92 (S Dickson), 3 to l, third Time, 135.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Lovable, 9s (StovaD, to 1. won; Four Leaf, 100 (Wooten), to l, second; Yelasques' 10S (Gullet). 30 to 1, third. Time. 1:l91a.
 sixth race, mile-Mollie T, l0l (W. Davis), 10 to 1, won; Hickory Corners, 95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
Starters for Kentucky Derby.

Louisville, Ky. April 29.-Under the in- fiuence of fair weather the muddy track at Churchill Downs has improved rapid ly and with a continuance of todays la yorable conditions the Kentucky derby, which is the feature of the opening day of the spring meeting, beginning next Monday, will be run over a fast track.
 The classic will have, according to Sec retary Price, seven sure starters. Con- jurer, one of the Brown entry, has been withdrawn. English Lad, the favorite up to few days ago, was found too high in flesh and has been shipped to Chicago. Japan's work has not been satisfactory, and he is not regarded as certain to start The names, weights and jockeys of the colts making up the derby field as 1t stands tonight, are:
 Proceeds, 122, Helgerson
 Elwood, IT, Pryor.
 Brancas, IT, Lyme.
 Ed Tierney, IF, Dominick.
 Prince Silyerwngs, IT, Livingston.
 Batts, no. Hoffer.
 Marquis de Carabas, 1l0, -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
BANKRUPTCY COURT.
Judge Jones Enters an Order Which Is
 to Be a Rule.

Judge Thomas c. Jones of the United States district court yesterday morning made the following order with reference to the bankruptcy court In this district
 Tn the district court of the United States for the northern district of Ala bama, southern division.
 'In bankruptcy:
 Tt is ordered as a rule of this court that in the event of the sickness, absence from the district, or other disability of either of the referees in bankruptcy, N. w. Trimble or F. s. Ferguson, that the other referee shall have authority to hear and determine all cases in, bankruptcy. as fully as if the same had been originally referred to him under the law and rules of practice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
REPORT IS CONFIRMED
Two Policemen Were Killed. in Warsaw
 By Socialists.

St Petersburg. April 29.-The ministry of the interior confirms the Warsaw re- port of April 2S announcing the killing of two police officials and the wounding of three policemen by a socialist named Mayer" whose house the police raided on suspicion of illicit printing. Mayer denies complicity in any conspiracy. The arrests were limited to Mayer. an un- named accomplice and the landlord of the house in which Mayer resided. E The police confiscated printing press in the building.
 It is officially announced that the Jews made seditious demonstration after the funeEsl of the police officials, and that a pSice commissary was wounded while restoring order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
REPUBLICAN POLITICS.
b-Committee to Pass on Contests
 for Delegates.

On next Friday the subcommittee of the republican party in Alabama will meet in Birmingham for the purpose of passing upon any contests in the various counties, and to prepare the list of dele gates to the state convention of the party, which will be held In Birmingham on May 10. Four counties have already filed mo- tiees of contests for delegates to the state Chambers, Taladega, Chill ton and Lee are the counties which have filed contests with Secretary N. l.. Steele.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
COUNTY COMMITTEE.
I T e Meeting Will Be Held a Week From
 Today.

The members of the Jefferson county democratic executive committee who were elected at the recent general primary will meet Saturday, May '. at noon in the criminal court room at the court house, for the purpose of organizing. It is un- derstood that B. A. Thompson and John P. Abbott will be reelected chairman and secretary, respectively of the county committee, without opposition.
 The committee will outline campaign procedure in the interest of the recent democratic nominees for office. The gen eral election takes place in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
Marrlaqe Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court: Charles F. Thompson of lrondale to Miss Minnie J. McCombs, Irwin ". Newny of Birmingham to Miss Florence F. Lewis, Joel E. Salter of Clough to Miss Dilla NJ. Davis, Jack Bradford of Trussville to Miss Lizzie Sims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
WOODEND & CO. IN HANDS IF SHERIFF. Well Known Firm Cannot Meet
 Obligations HAD MANY BRANCH HOUSES pr. ". E. Woodend, Head of the Con- cern, Is Regarded By Officers as
 a Fugitive From
 Justice.
 
HAD MANY BR ANCH HOUSES

New York, April 29-A deputy sheriff today took possession of the office of Woodend & Co.,, members of the Con- solidated Stock exchange, on an attach ment for $4S1S in favor of Harry C. John- ston, who had a judgment for that amount.
 Up to few days ago the firm had ex- tensive wire connections to branches In various cities, and 1t was generally sup posed to be doing large business.
 It was said today that several attach ments against Woodend &. Go. had been issued. E. H. Goodwin of Petersburg. Va, says the firm owes him more than $l0,OOO and that he obtained summons for Woodend some time ago, but cid not serve it. He said further that Woodend was to have met a number of creditors yes terday but failed to do so.
 At the home of ". D. Woodend who is a physician, it was said that he was too il to see anyone except his physicians and intimate friends.
 Dr. Woodend abandoned the practice or medicine nearly four years ago, and about that time became a member of the Con solidated exchange. Branches were estab- llshed in twenty-five cities in various parts of the country.
 Was Admlrer of Fine Horses.
 An admlrer of fine horses, Dr. Woodend, became prominent al several horse shows, having thirty-six entries at the National Horse Show at Madison Square garden last November and he was twelfth on the list of winners, Reginald Vanderbilt being the thirteenth. He was probably the most prominent exhibitor at the Long Branch show.
 Recently twenty of the Woodend horses were sold at auction TOT an aggregate Of $14,650.
 In the recent tour of Madame Patti ac- cording to the testimony of Robert Grau, in supplementary proceedings, Dr. Wood- end was one of those who guaranteed payment of $4O,OOO to Madame Patti.
 Dr. Woodend had not been in his office for several days and customers who wish ed to consult him as to investments ex- pressed some uneasiness when they learn- ed of the sale of his costly stable and or the curtailing of expenses In other ways.
 Armed with a warrant for the arrest of Dr. w. E. Woodend, an officer visited the Woodend residence today and search ed the house, but found no trace of Dr. W oodend. Mrs. Woodend said:
 My husband is very Ill and will ap- pear in due time. I will say no more at this time"
 When the patrolman reported that Dr. Woodend was not at his home. Assistant District Attorney Krotes said that Wood end was now a. fugitive from justice, warrant having been issued for his arrest on the charge of grand larceny. He be- lieves that the broker left his home last night or early today.
 Abraham Guber was today appointed temporary receiver of Woodend & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
JUDGE IS INDICTED.
Case Grows Out of Raids of Madison
 Pool Rooms.

Edwardsville, H., April 29.-The Madi- son county grand jury in session here has indicted Judge Alexander W. Hope. presiding in the city court at Alton, for misconduct in office Three indictments were returned against Sheriff G. Frank Crow of Madison county.
 The charges In the indictments against Sheriff Crow grew out of the citizens raid on the Madison bedrooms last winter. It is alleged the sheriff neglected to serve warrants on the attachees or the pool rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
GIVEN SPEEDY JUSTICE.
Entire Trial of Texas Negro Consumed
 Only Two Hours.

Austin, Tex, April 29.-Henry Simmons, the negro who, 1t is charged, on April 21 murdered a young white girl named Lula Sandberg at Mapos, twelve miles from this city. was today tried by jury and convicted of murder in the first degree within three minutes after the Jury was charged.
 The entire trial, empanelling of the jury and all, only consumed two hours. The defendant waiving all rights, the judge sentenced him to hang here on Monday next May g.