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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02
RODE ON THE
COWCATCHER
Hair Roiej1S Experience of Men
Who Got a Free Trip on
Railroad Grain.

The adventure which / am about to
relate actually occurred a few years
ago to friend and myself and is an
experience l shall never forget, says a
writer in the Sing Sing Star of Hope.
We found ourselves stranded" in
Smiths Falls, Pa, and DESTROYS of get
ting to Brookville which was some
sixty-fve miles away. We had hopes
of securing employment in Brookville
and were debating as to the best means
of getting a free ride to that place.
Having tried to beat the local freight
which left Smiths Falls at noon of the
previous day and been summarily or
dered off by the conductor, our pros
poets looked rather dubious, but the
railroad was our only salvation, and
we determined to try to Jump" the
9:15 train that night.
The depot at Smiths Falls was small
and almost entirely unlighted, and
there were few passengers waiting for
the train, all of which facts were con-
ducive to the success of our contem-
plated undertaking. We had figured
out several plans Of getting on board
unobserved and had just determined to
ride on the front platform of the bag
gage car, just behind the tender, when
a shrill whistle was heard and the
headlight Of the approaching train
came into view. When tie train came
to q standstill we were very much cha
grined to find the front door Of the bag
gage car wide open, which is somewhat
unusual, and a trainman standing up
on the platform we planned to occupy.
Suddenly my friend exclaimed:
Joe, it's the c0wcatcher or nothing."
This was very risky business, but
we were desperate and decided to take
the chance and so stole quickly and
quietly toward the head of the engine,
keeping close to the driving wheels for
fear of being seen.
Unobserved, we succeeded in getting
aboard just under the immense head
light, and the train was soon in mo-
ton. had just got halfway comfort
able when l came in contact with a
hot steam pipe, which caused me to
shift my position in a hurry, and /
edged closer to the boiler, being mighty
careful not to touch it. We were soon
laundering along at terrific pace,
which seemed to me to be at least if
ty miles an hour. The night was pitch
dark, the only light being that of the
headlight reflected on the rails ahead,
and as we tore around curves it seem
ed as though we would topple over.
Suddenly another headlight on a train
coming in the opposite direction doomed
up before our eyes, and as the road
was a "single tracker" we thought a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02

collision was unavoidable and were
badly frightened until we passed the
other train, which was standing on a
switch waiting for US.
We had just got over our scare when
the train began to slow down, and l
thought our presence on the cowcatch-
er had been discovered by the engineer
or fireman, but the headlight soon re-
vealed the entrance to a tunnel, which
explained our decrease of speed. Into
the dark pit we plunged. The atmos-
phere was suffocating and the roar of
the rain almost deafening, and to make
matters worse the exhaust valve of The
engine had been opened, and we were
enveloped in steam that was a long
way beyond being warm"
Finally we reached the open, and
once more and with much relief we
saw dim light IN the sky ahead. This
l knew to be a reflection of the lights
In Brookville, so we stretched as best
we. could and got ready to jump when
good chance came. 1t did not seem to
come, however, and we were carried
almost into the Station-So far, in fact,
that those on the platform saw us and
shouted. This attracted the engineers
attention, and he shouted. Then we
screamed and, bracing ourselves, leap
ed from the train. l stood on my head
for a few seconds, but gained my feet
in time to get away. After running
about half mile we paused to get our
breath and, discovering we were not
pursued, burst into laugh at our de-
liVerance. We got work in Brookville
and saved enough to pay our fare to
I%ttsburg, where we related the details
OF our wild ride to our friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02

Some things go by contraries. There
is the angleworm, for instance, that
has not an angle in it. No, dearie, pie
bald horses are not raised on piebald
pie.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02
His Decision.

The following anecdote is told Of a
professor in a western university:
One day while walking with friend
in San Francisco the professor and his
companion became involved in an ar
gument as to which was the hand
somer man Of the two. Not being able
to arrive at a settlement OF the ques-
ton, they agreed, in a spirit of fun, to
leave it to the decision of a Chinaman
who was seen approaching them. The
matter being laid before him, the orr
entail then considered long and careful
ly; then he announced in a tone of
f1nality, Both are worse."-Harper' s
Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02
Labor in Old Times.

Twelve hours in winter and IA in sum-
mer was fair average days work. But
in Lyons in 1871 the printers worked
from two o'clock in the morning till
eight or nine in the evening. In
other trades the working hours were
often from four in the morning till
nine at night or from FIVE to ten.
Workers in the same meter generally
lived together in the same street.
But the maitre-artisan had his own
maison. The ground floor was his
shop or workshop; above was his bed
room, which was also the sitting and
eating room; small room adjoining
accommodated his children, and above
was garnet where various commodi-
ties were stored.-Work and Workers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02

Little Willie had slapped his sister
and spat in her face. His mother re-
monstrating vehemently with Willie,
told him it was the nasty devil within
him that made him strike his sister
ut may have been the devil that made
me slap her, ma" exclaimed Willie.
but the spittin' in her face was my
own ideal"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02

Many husband enjoys his wife's
vacation more than she does.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02
"Reminiscences.

When was six liked to scare
The cats upon the fence and tear
A hole or two-but never mind;
'Twould only bore you-quite unkind.
/ was in mischief everywhere.
When Mabel met me on the stair
And asked a kiss. pulled her hair
And most decisively declined
When was six.
Those tomcats' sons now fill the air
With notes OF hideous despair,
But 1 scarce hear them. for I find
I'm musing why I eer resigned
That chance with Mabel-now so rare
When was six.
Princeton Tiger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02
Wonderful Thine.

Mr. Brown had just had telephone
connection between his Office and
house, and was very much pleased
with it.
Il tell you, Smith," he was saying,
this telephone business is a wonder
full thing. | want you to dine with
me this evening, and l will notify Mrs.
Brown to expect you"
Brown speaking through the tele-
phoneJ-My friend Smith will dine with
as this evening.
Now listen and hear how plain her
reply comes back
Mrs. Browns reply came back with
startling distinctness:
ASK your friend Smith if he thinks
we keep q hotel.''-N. Y. Werld.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02

A married man does not live longer
than bachelor. 1t only seems longer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02
A Brides Sad Fate.

Mrs. Blifkins-I'm afraid my darter
is awful unhappy with that new bus
band of hers.
Mrs. Gab-Do tell! Have you heard
so?
Mrs. Blifkins-No, but I've seen him
on the street every day since he got
married, and he walks along just as
chippy and Independent as ever. He
doesn't look subdued a bit.-New York
Weekly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02

"Come, now" said her father after
she had kissed him effusively two or
three times, "what is it you want? Out
with it!''
'I don't want anything" replied the
dear girl. 81 want to give you some
thing"
Indeed? What is it?"
ga son-in-law. Jack asked me to
speak to you about Philadelphia
Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02

No, Curly Locks, artificial ice cannot
be paid for with artificial money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02
Must Be Fresh.

."See here" exclaimed the husband
Of the fashionable invalid, whats the
idea of the doctor coming here again
today?"
"My gracious" she exclaimed petu-
lantly, 'he has come to leave my fresh
medicine! You don't suppose I'd use
yesterdays, do ?"--Catholic Stand
ard and Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02
A Knock.

Miss Passay-Yes-tee hee! I'm en-
gagged to Mr.. Kallow. Now, some PEG,
pie have said he's too young for me.
Miss Pepprey-That's nonsense!
Miss Passay-Isn't it, though?
Miss Pepprey-Yes; he'll age after
he's married TO you.-Philadelphia
Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02
Grown WS~0

els yoh husban' lookin' fob work."
EYES," answered Mrs. Pinkley. Hes
done foun' out dat it's less work to 60
out lookin' fob work dan it is to stay
home an chop wood an carry water
fob de washtubs." -Washingto Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-06-02
Naming the Baby.

Naming the Baby.
What shall we name the baby?
Dear little fluffy pup!
What shall we name the baby?
Muzzer just eat him up!
What shall we name the baby?
Fur Of glossy hue!
Tippy or Fido or Carlo,
Which is the name for you?
What shall we name the baby?
Joy Of our family nest!
Where is tn pet name fitting?
Which do you like the best?
What shall we name the baby?
Ma'ma's own baby pug!
What shall we name the baby?
Mercy! but there's the rub!
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
Cork Carpets for the Nursery.

The floor covering is an important
factor in a room where q child must
spend the greater part Of it's waking as
well as its sleeping hours. The bare
floor is desirable on account Of cleanli-
ness, but has the disadvantage Of being
both cold and hard. It is on the floor
that the child does most Of its playing
and many hard bumps are likely to be
gotten if the floor Of the nursery is bare.
Brussels carpet, which so generally is
used, has the advantage of being both
warm and soft, but these qualities are
offset by the fact that cleanliness in a
nursery is impossible if the floor cover
ing be a carpet. Hygiene as web as
comfort should be taken into account
in this all-important room. So the
sbest covering is one that is warm and
soft and can be cleaned by wiping with
a damp cloth.
The cork carpet. which may, be found
/ in tints of green, gray and yellow ,G com
laid on tie floor in the same way as
linoleum. The cork carpet has the ad-
vantage over linoleum in that it is
finuch thicker and is almost noiseproof
1.-THE falling Of the heaviest toys will not
Edisturb the rest of the house if the floor
tsof the nursery is covered with cork car
Epet. ...-.---.,
S Another advantage Of the cork carpet
Els that it is stainproof. Almost any
1unfgured covering for floor is likely
| to become marred by dents and the
|sspilling of liquids. But the cork car
ISpet is elastic enough to recover from {
%dent and a stain can be easily washed
out by using warm water and cloth.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
MORALES CASTS A
| SLUR ON AME|CAR
Compares People Of santo Do
|. mingo with Those Who Tol-
crate Llynching.

San Juan, P. l., June 2:-Ex.Presi-
dent Don Carlos Morales, who left San
Juan on the French TRANSATLANTIC steam.
shin Montreal for the Danish island OF
St. Thomas on the 10Th inst, intends
to reside permanently in St. Thomas un-
til he is able to return to Santo Dom!n-
90 either to occupy the presidential
chair or as private citizen without
the risk of political persecution.
Morales is perfectly frank in stating
his attitude toward the United States.
A few DAYS before sailing for. st. Thorn
as he said to the writer: 81 believe
that the only concessions made by my
country to the United States should be
of a commercial nature and under
treaty, whereby the best Of the trade
of Santo Domingo would be. with the
States. do not believe in ceding foot
Of ground for naval base or for any
other purpose. I would be the first to
shed my blood in opposition to Ameri-
can occupation or to annexation. My
country must remain independent.
make an effort to have the United
States, England, Germany and France
represented in my councils, not as office
holders in an official capacity, but as
advisers for the good of Santo Domingo.
Altho I admit that my people are lack
ing in instruction, vet they can hard.
| ly be set on the same footing with such
| people in the United States as those
who practice and tolerate the horrid
| lynch law, especially In the SOUTH
The steamer Montreal that took Mr.
Morales to st. Thomas was the bearer
Of seventy-one exiles from Santo Do
mingo. The majority remained in Porto
Rico, but many, among whom were men
| Of prominence, ACCOMPANIED Morales tc
st. Thomas. These ,exiles brought It'd
ings Of fierce fighting in the interior OF
Santo Domingo. They say the greatest
panic reigns in the capital and the
guards have been doubled to prevent
IDossibla surnriae -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
WyveII i Harrington Co.
4Oa-a-3 AMORUs BUILDING.

$65O-For two east front lots on
Colfax av between 10Th and Lake.
$7O0O-An elegant duplex house
on Park av, near Lake st; thoroly
modern and hardwood thruout. Six
and seven rooms. There is the
finest plumbing, separate hot water
heating plants, gas and electric
lights, built-in sideboards, laundry,
large attic with two finished rooms,
and rents for $75. This is brand
new and the man that buys it will
have the free rent while the house
pays for itself. s. s. ! - = ~. + 49,.
$A2OO-2so1 Fremont av S; cosy
little home Of seven rooms, hard
wood turnout; excellent heating
plant, full basement, built-in side
board, laundry; in fact, one of the
best bargains in that locality.
MAKE YOUR BEST oFFER-ao7-
Oil 9Th st NE. A double house
and a single one. Rent for about
$50. Will sell separately. Large
lot. Must be sold at once to close
estate. Rented.
$27OOO-Four-story solid brick
building on Hennepin av; rented
to, pay 10 per: cent net. A small
amount will handle this.
$43OO-132 Langford Park places
st. Anthony Park. This beautiful
house Of nine rooms and bath, with
two finished rooms IN the attic,
thoroly modern, with 1342 feet
frontage on the park; corner; large
barn; must be sold at once Can
be seen any time. Keys next door.
Terms to suit. Will exchange -, y,
MINNETONKA. ST.. '~ -
$1OOO-Beautiful lot at Spring
Park. Excellent. lake frontage;
lies high and fine on the west end
Of Casco Point. Trees. " $3.50
$500 Six-room cottage on Third
street, Excelsior. Gas, well, barn
and Ss-foot lot. ".s+1c -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

$55O-2o15 e 2sth st; 8 rooms and
summer kitchen, cellar, city waterI
lot 27kx94.
$75O-3651 Smelling av, rooms, cell
lar, well; lot 50x150 to alley.
$l2OO-5-room cottage and two
thirds Of an acre, 2 blocks from
Lake Harriet car line; cellar, well,
chicken house and fruit trees.
Sl2OO-4O2s Bryant av N, new g.
room house, cellar, well; lot 42x12s
to alley.
SI2OO-1sOs 9Th av N, 6 rooms, full
basement, gas and city water; all
in excellent repair.
S14OO-907 Goth av NE, g. rooms.
city water, gas in all rooms, sum-
mer kitchen. woodshed, cellar; lot
44x96 feet.
$l5OO-5se Logan av N, 8 rooms,
arranged for two families: city Wa
ter, sewer; full basement.
Sl5OO-2304 oath av N, rooms, city
water, cellar, we'll, storm windows,
screens, barn 16x1S; lot 30x157 to
14-foot alley. 80
Sl65O-Two houses, and rooms
each; lot 33x110; city water; 18th
av 8, between 4th and 9Th SITS.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
SNAPS ARE PLENTIFUL
One Dealer Sees Many Chances to
Double His Money.

care the snaps all out of the mar
ket, you ask7' said rea1-estate man
this week. "I'd just like to take $780,
900 from client and spend my time
the next three months in doubling it
for him. Look at the map here and
I III show you that the snaps, in the
sense of low-priced properties, are not
all taken up. When real-estate men
can buy additions at the rate of $50
to $1s5 cash, there is money in the
business. I should buy that kind of
lots with this half million dollars and
let them lie for while. Down town
the cheap properties may be pretty well
bought up, but not farther out
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

S&19OOO-1oo feet on I'd av N, cor
mar Of Sd at. One Of the finest
pieces in the wholesale district,
and the price cannot be duplicated
$$MgY0OO-e4 feet on LIST az 8 near
ID ct. Rents for $75. This is an
excellent buy, and win double In
value.
ATHE BEST OFFER TAKES A feet
ON tho corner Of Franklin az and
18th av 8. Must be sold at once.
4 $G1Y5O-Two lots on Chicago av
near Goth st. East fronts.
s x10Or-4s. Feet on Cd av s near
a 26th st.
i S18OO-58 feet on Blaisdell Az
near 25yh sc. East front.
Il SSOO-47 feet on Grand av near
4 25th St.
Il S21OO-Double corner, Dupont av
a s and 43d st, In Lynnhurst. Lies
4 high and fine. ~.
Il S21OO-Beautiful corner lot, Sum-
NIT and Knox, in Green 3 Add
Il ton.
S14QO-Corner Of 7th st STE and
IN 18th av.
q 1926 18th av Sc, near Como.
II S4OO-East front on 18th av SE
near Talmage. l..I&sy -:
q $500 Two lots on Irving av N
near 30th av N. This price for
4 = quick sale. Improvements paid for.
4 S275-47 feet on Huron st Sc and
q Dartmouth.
4 FS24OO-2617 Aldrich av s; partly
modern 1O-room house. Easy
81 terms.
Il $4,000 11O2 E oath st, modern
two-fat house, easy terms. A good
Fl investment.
1854 18th av s. Partly
modern, arranged for two families.
Easy terms.
$4,000 a52o 10th av s. Modern
10-room house, arranged for two
families. Easy terms,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
PEOPLE DON'T KNOW
Paul Pierce Came to Sell Real Estate
+ 80 III, -Novv T5a Ruua

Paul Pierce of Chicago has fallen
victim to the allurements Of Minneap.
oils. He came to the city to sell real
estate and is now figuring on buying
more.
Mr.. Pierce heralded his advance in
the city with interviews on Minneapo-
lis real estate, and in, haavy advertise.
ments of his Groveland avenue proper
ty. He has convinced himself by his
own boom arguments and by course
of special investigation Of the prog.
ress Of the city since he ceased to be
a citizen, about five years ago, and
yesterday was considering offers Of
property to buy.
The people don't know what they
have here,,'' said Mr.. Pierce.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
The McNair Residence.

Deeds have been filed transferring the
Mrs. r. NJ. Henry at $4,000, and the
Weum-Watt building, on First avenue
N, near Third street, from r. NJ.
Bradley to William Hooker for $4,000.
The former sale was made by Referee
j. ". Shaw in partition Of estate, and
the latter by the r., F. Conklin & Tonne
company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
Announcement

Minneapolis, MINI. June LIST, 1906
To Whom It May Concern
Temple Court this city and With offices in Fort Frances
Ontario wishes to their many patrons the
public general, that Mr. Enger member and
general manager since the formation OF the company in
1900 has this day acquired full control Of
holdings and assumes all liabilities Of this firm, the
style and firm Of
THE 1. L. ENGER COMPANY.
They Will continue heretofore their land
and city estate at Koochichng Falls the towns
and International Falls the Rainy River
District. sHs. a..Nt '$E.#
Thanking patrons and friends for their many past
couresies ask that the favors shown u.s. which
highly appreciated may be extended the new
firm Very sincerely yours,
TIE ENGER-NoRD REALTY co.
100 Temple Court,
Minneapolis MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
BARNES Bros.
200 Oneida Building <~-.~

$17OO-211s 10th av 8, 8 rooms
sewer, city water, gas In all rooms,
full basement, lot 46x146x100 to alley,
$ISO0-415 W Sis. st, rooms, city
). water, sewer, gas; good sized lot.
S1SOO-41s Newton ay N, 8 rooms,
partly in hardwoodt city water gaA
In street.
SI0OO-3147 Longfe1low av. 3 rooms,
cellar, well, city water, stone side
walks in street and on groNndsi corr
ner lot 32x125 to alley.
S2IOO-141o 18th av 8, 8 rooms. ar
ranged for two families, city water,
sewer, gas, storm windows, soreensi
lot 27.5x13s.
S23OO-27O1 18th av 8, 9 rooms.
hardwood finish first floor; city wa
ter; gas, rough plumbing all I'M full
basement; corner lot.
$25oO-311S Bloomington av, 3
rooms, all modern excepting heat,
hardwood floors on first floor.
S26OO-s29 18th av s. 9 rooms. city
water, gas; part hot water heat;
barn 16x16; lot 65x146.
These properties can be bought on
terms to suit. Call for our new illus
| trated catalogue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
A SnapwsntRR Residence

$42OO-In location where property
Is advancing every month in the
year. Fine large lot. Shade trees
nicely started, rooms, entirely
modern, 2417 Garfield av 8. Hard
wood floors, select birch and oak
finish. Attic finished and piped for
gas. Fine bathroom, .up-to- date
open plumbing, CRATE and mantel,
8-foot basement, divided into COM
partments, fruit, vegetable, laundry
and furnace rooms. First-class hot
air Prince Royal furnace Back
plastered and wired throughout for
electricity. Storm and screen win
dows and doors. One block from one
Of the best car lines in the city.
TERMS OR CASH. Owner on the
premises.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
s n REFUSE BIG OFFER
Owners of Fourth Avenue N Property
Hold for Rise.

Sixty thousand dollars, or $3.50 a
front foot, was refused last week by
S. D. Gaylord for his property at Fourth
street and First avenue N. The COR
ner was wanted for wholesale purposes,
and it is said that it's sale would have
resulted in the erection of a, large
warehouse. The property is known as
block 60, Hoag's addition. It is across
Fourth street from Wyman, Partridge
& Co.'s big wholesale building and is
in the center of rapidly growing dis
trict. The lot has an 80-foot frontage
on the avenue and is 1872 feet deep.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
MINNEAPOLIS REAL ESTATE AT PRESENT PRICES IS BARGAIN
MEN OF SMALL MEANS
ARE BUYING REALTY
Salared People Who Save Enough to Make an Advance
Payment Have Reaped Golden Profits from Small
Beginnings Opportunities Are at Hand to Make Com
Portable Fortunes in Minneapolis Real Estate.

who will visit Minneapolis that day.
The board is working in connection
with the Commercial club, which. will
be host to the visitors on trolley ride
and luncheon at Minnehaha.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-29
Chinese With A GUN
HOLDS A CROWD At BAY
Town of Rutherford Terrorized
by Cook Suffering From the
Effects of Opium.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

NAPA, July 27.-The little town of
Rutherford, sixteen miles from this
city, turned out in full force Thursday
afternoon to try to capture a Chinese
who had suddenly run amuck with a
gun and shut himself up in a tank
house. The Celestial. Ah Fong, was
employed as a cook at the Hotel Ruth
erford. While in his room Thursday
All Fong took an injection of opium.
About o'clock he ran wildly to the
tank house in the rear of the hotel.
hourishing a revolver and threatening
the life of any one that came near him
as he ran. Fred March, proprietor of
the hotel. and many others tried to
induce the "Chink' to leave his strong
hold, but without success. March
finally telephoned to Yountville for as
sistance and Constables Naramore and
Johnson responded. By the exercise
of considerable strategy the officers
succeeded in capturing the cook.
He was taken before Justice John
son of Yount Township. who held him
over to the Superior Court to answer
TO a charge Of insanity.