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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
Painters and Paperaangers.

At meeting of the painters aud pa,
perhsnsor9 of this city Wednesday night
the following oScers gere elected Pres
ident H. +. Colvin; vice president, +,
W. Deeton; warden, j. E. King con-
ductor. f. w. Mccormick. During the
evening sneeches we're made by Messrs.
Samuel Siokeley. G. "! Bontz, Coun'
Gilman ]. Fred. Birrell and othes. Re-
freshments were served
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
HAnfasODhS.

There will be a public meeting of
Alexsndria Conclave, No. 974, Improved
Order of Heptasophs, this evening at .
o'clock in the Alexandra National
Bank building. Several speakers OF
prominence will address the conclsVe
which the pubic is invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
Divorce Granted.

In the Circuit Court for the county
yesterday Judge Nicol granted divorce
to Virginia L. u. Taylor from Robert
Taylor. Certain property was allotted to
the plaintiff for her support. The latter
was represented by Col. F. l.. Smith
and Mr.. Robinson Moncure, and Taylor
BY Mr.. J. NJ. johnson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
More Rain.

There was another heavy rain about
nine O'Clock last night, which was &C. -
companied by considerable thunder ana
lightning, the latter being especially
vivid, while the thunder was at times
appalling. The rain seemed to have ex-
tended over a large area.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
Mrs. Emerson's Entertainment.

Mrs. Emerson will give her entertain
ment. the picture set, 1.-The South
Befo and dur de Wah," next Mon
.day night. Th who paid the admission
fee a few nigl. ago will present their
tickets. Others will see the pictures for
10 cts. The performance will commence
at $50 O'Clock and continue for one
hour. There will Sls0 be singing,
monologues, &c, accompanying the
pictures. The exhibition is a novelty
and Mrs. Emerson's own special work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
New cure for EpilepsY,

J.B, Waterman, of WATERFOWL, o., Rural
free delivery, writes. MY daughter, atfiic n
for years With epilepsy, was cured by Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. She has not bad an
attack for over two years. best Dody
cleansers and life giving tonic pills On earth.
25c AT e. s. Lesdbeater & Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
New Wheat.

Mr.. Thomas Perry received today a
lot ct new wheat from Currioman, Va.
The quality vas fsi,. The wheat was
purchased by the proprietor of the Law
ranoa Mill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
Also BOYS, Washable Suits
Thigo aoor-Tenth st.
0irls' White Dresses .

We are showing a superb collection of
White Dresses fer girls and misses, suitable
for graduation and commencement wear.
confirmation, parties, dances and all formal
occasions. and we call special attention 10 our
ASSORTMENT of medium and lower priced dress
es for general wear.
At $3.50 Each.
Girls White Persian Lava Dresses, long
wasted style, full Bishop sleeves; skirt plain,
with deep hem; sizes 4, 6, 8, and 10.
At 81 50 RscA.
Girls Persian Lawn Dresses, round yoke Of
embroidery, short-waIsted with tucked hand;
skirt full, sizes 6, 5 and 10,
At 1916 Each.
Girls White India Linen Dresses, made
with low neck and short sleeves; pointed
bertha u insertion and lace; skirt plain; sizes
! and 8.
At $3.50 Each.
Girls Fine White Lawn Dresses, long
wasted, full sleeves and plain skirt, with
deep hem; sizes q, s, 10. ~ and IA.
Girls New Linen "Peter Pan" and
"Peter Thompson" Suits.
The "Peter Pau" Suits. are made of fine
white linen, with roll collar and red or lice
blue silk tie; the skirt il yoke style, with
button front aHd laced back. Sizes Il, Is
and Ia.
Special Value, 81. 80 each
Third floor q st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
THE WHISKY Of opR FORE
FATHERS,

Continental Pure Bye, 75c full quart, SIC =
nint: Oyerholt, bottled in bond. and Paul
Jones Pure Rye, soc full quart; Port, sherry,
Catswba and Clsret, 25c a quart. All the
leading brands of fine wines and liquors Tor
family trade. Phone IS or drep postal;
49, - HARLOW BROTH Eks,
mySl9 Egnisy3n and Royal Streets
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unysl0
NOTICE.

Coal is comfort. We are delivering the best
grades of newly mined coal, clean and tne
very best grade at the bottom summer pncei
&c be delivered before July LIST. Leave your
DeWILFON AlfCHEsob, ~ .'OHta
Royal street, Both Phones 50:
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Weather Probabilities,

For this section partly cloudy and con-
tinued warm tonight and Saturday; light 10
fresh southwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
M AND VIRGINIA. ADVERTISER
Official.
GAS FUND.

GAS FUND.
oprp ATOMS OF THE CITY GAS
oF WORKS so For THE FISCAL YEAR Be-
GINNING ENNIS JUNE l, 1906. AND END
ING MAY 81. 1900
John 3. waller, Clerk of Ga Gas, ,J in sccOunt
'ONA With AleTsndris City Gas Works.
CASH ACCOUNT.
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l. ansburgh & Bro,
42O to 1926 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON, D. @.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
New Books for
Summer Reading
The District Attorney"
BY WILLIAM SAGE

BY WILLIAM SAGE.
A strong, timely, skilfully written novel
Of present day political aud financial life in
which a son Of high ideals is arrayed against
his father, the head Of powerful combine.
"Woman's w.t."
What girls wit, sharpened by American
education and backed by western indepep,
dence, can accomplish IN the field against
powerful conspirators for whom tho stake is
a throne and the lives Of man are mere pawns
is the theme of tAia story. By her cleverness,
resource and courage she makes her way
through a succession Of adventures as start
ling as they are novel and mysterious.
1.-The Builders"
BY WILLIE q. EMERSON.
A thrilling story af Western life. The dis
covery e gold mine is the central theme,
and about the heroine who assists in the dis
eOyery, is woven beautiful story of loves
conquest.
The Race of Life"
BY GUY BOOTHHY.
A vigorous story Of the Australian bush
told with all She wea't tn of Guy Boothby's
picturesque aud exciting language.
"Susan Clegg and Her
Neighbours Affairs"
BY ANNIE WARNER.
The inimitable Susan Clegg ana her neigh
bors, Including Mrs. Ia.hrop, are even more
irresistible il these new stories than in the
frat Series, which gave the author a reputa-
ton of the highest rank among American
writers and humorists. This new volume in
cludes four part story, THE Wolf at Susan 3
Door," and two-part story, Mrs, Lathrop's
Love Affairs"
r. e. KNIGHT.
62I. 623. 625 KING STREET
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Large No" oe,J arg.
III. Fancy Florida Tomatoes, I0c' Es. s.
Pine "a Applss, 10 and i9c each; h. SOC green
nj II va Tea. sec; Id. Backst Pure Leaf LaIo,
s tr'Ae % Soa. Carpet BrOOms. regular prlee
aOC , " ~h Ts- they last &c EACH White Clover
Honey, l5c ID. ooYIsAs SON.
-. Roysi and Wolfe Streets
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Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:37 q. m. and sets
At 7:30 p. m. High water at l:26 a. m. and
1;45 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29

Thousands annually bear witness to the
.s;n;sncv of Early Risers. These pleasant
s sn1;a5Is lhtle pills have long borne repu-
ts.ioD send to none as laxative and &C ca thar
va Sold by ". F. Cieigh;on q c9.i 4Ol AinE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

Gas bills for the quarter ending June I,
1906. having been delivered, this Is TO Monty
all customers that the usual discount WIN DC
allowed on ell bills paid on or before Jeiy 1,
aIiowed and delinqusDts will be required 70
make early settlement, By order q the
Committee on Light, 3. WALLER,
je23, I'd CisiA u os''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
EOr Rent.

Store and dwelling. southwest corner Il
fred and Gibbon streets; containing seven
1 n also large storerOom; stable IL rear;
newly pspersd and painted throughout
Ercsilent chance for live business man.
s12EO per month. Apply at COS south
Washington street.
ie22 Tvs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
HARLOW BROTHERS,
Cameron and Royal Streets
mylS
just Arrived.

Barge Edw. Fay with 45O tons OF Best
Craze of Cal clean and at lowest Summer
price. Leave orders with beW .Aitcke9on. w
south Royal street Both Phones.
ie5 st
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Special Notice.

Rsst Flour s5.Oabbl., guaranteed ALSO
lutely, isrgs sack, suci small lbci beg, Co1ee,
l5e per Id. 5 Id bucket best Lard, 3ot; s1ars
best Preserves, 25c; best Mustard 4c jar, cat
sup 4c bottle; Sv eet Pickles, &c bottle; cars
BIC. q cans Kairomel syrup, 25c; 3 cans
New Orleans Molasses, 25c; best Table
Pss.iss' 2 cans 25c; any brand Of soap &c
- 49, - - 49,
HARLOW BROTHERS,
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NOTICE

To those requiring CORPORATION IL
CENSE to conduct business for the year
beginning June /, 1909.
N me by the Commissioner Of Revenue and
viii be at the Mayors Office (Roysi street
wing of City HALL every week day FROM ~
a me 10 ~ IN. and FROM 3 to p. N. begin
ming July 2nd tuntil further notice. for the
nnrnose Of receiving said license money.
Prompt payment required.
isSs a. FRED. J. PAFF, Meyer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
COMPARATIvE STATEMENT.

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT.
Showing the amount of increase or decrease
In the following it+ms contained IN the re-
port for the hsca year ending May 81,
i9O6. ~ compared with the corresponding
items contained in the report for the fiscal
year ending May 81. 1905.
Personal accounts charged
to profit and loss, SZ4e 70 Deereas'
Amount expended on SER
vice and main, 1851 or Increase
Amount expended for pipe
and fittings, 1874 A Decrease
Amount expended for
coal 1876 go Increase
Amount expended for
oxide. 100 06 Increase
Amount expended for
meters, 81 90 Decrease
Amount expended for gen.
eral expenses, zoo o3 Increase
Amount expended for re-
pair, l,o4o Oh increase
Cash received from sale
of tar, 600 III Increase
Cash received from sale
of lime, 6O Decrease
Cash received from sale of
coke, 1916 "a Increase
Cash received from sale Of
iron 10 of Decrease
Gross profit on gas sold con-
sumers, S,27s s9 Increase
Net earning npOn gas, etc.,
sold co sumers, 2.l52 90 Increase
Amount Of gas used by the
city, l,a69 81 Increase
Net earnings upon gas.
etc., sold consumer and
used by the city, 4,l22 70 Increase
Amount Of gas bills out.
standings at end Of fiscal
year 1874 70 Increase
Cash received from sale of
gas, S6ls "a Increase
Discount allowed con.
sumers, soe 81 Increase
Amount Of gas produced
(oubic feet) 4 2Os $50 Increase
Amount of gas sold cOnsum-
ers (cubic feet), 2s0j 900 Increase
Amount Of gas used by the
city icubic feet), LOAF 500 Increase
Amount ofgas unaccounted
for Icubic feet) 237 go Decrease
RECAPITULATI0N.
Net earnings, amount of upon
gas, etc, sol consumers TO
May 81, 1906, $41s,O6i %
Net earnings, amount OF upon gas,
etc, sold consumers TO May 81,
1905. ooIl O6
Net eayn,nes, amount of, upon
gas, ETC., sold consumers from
June |, 10 5, to May 81. 1906, 1862 81
Net earnings, percentage of, up
on cost of construction
(s1s9, 7s9 89), III
Net earnings, AMOUNT If gas
assd by tpe Guy from June /,
1905, to May 81, 1905, 1872 80
Net earnings, amount Of upon
gas sold consumers aud used
by the city during fiscal
year, 25,425 II
Net earnings, percentage Of earn
ings for the fiscal year upon gas
etc.. sold eonsumere aud use1
hY ;hs eitT based upon cost of
eonstfue ion (sl89,7S9 s9), IS SO
Value Of gas works 90 ap-
praised by the city, 10000 90
Value of gas works as shown by
the cost Of cor structiOn, 169, 789 SO
Value Of gas work IS shown by
net eagninipss, being per
cent Upon valuation of 1892 So
JNO. B. WALLER, Clerk of Gas.
Examined and found correct.
- JAMES BAYNE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29
STATEMENT.

Showing amount Of gas manufactured duTins
fiscal year ending May 81, 1905, and disPo
sition Of same.
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a New Potatoes, 4Oc Peck.

summer prices on coal. See our sdve an
ouin"'' F W. A. sM0OTe& CO.
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GAS FUND
Thos. w. Robinson, City Treasurer, In &C.
count With the City Gas Works for the 6s.
cal year ending May 81, 1906
RECEIPTS.
June /, l905-To balance in treas
ury, 1885 20
To deposits by John B. Waller.
Clerk OF Gas, from Jane J.,
1905, to May 81, 1906, inclusive, +6,3Ns IS
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DIsBURSEM ENTS

BY warrants paid from June /,
1905, to May 81, 1905, inclusive,
ss per vouchers filed with the
Auditor. t40,2'
BY AMOUNT tEanferred TO the gen.
erai fund Warrant No. 66), 100,
May 81, l906-To balance in
treasury, 3
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s4ls.25s %

Showing the amount Of gas consumed by the
city during the 6scsl year ending May 81,
1o06
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29

BALANCE SHEET.
Construction account, cost of Gas
Works 70 date, - slss,l
Service and main acoount, tools,
etc., on land a. per inventory, 2
Pipe and fittings account, as per
inventory,
Coal account. as per inventory, e,S
Oxide account, as per inventory,
Meter account, as per inventory,
Cash account in City Treasury
May 81, 1905, !
General fund, amount transferred
to up to date, ZOO
Personal account. amount Of gas
bills due and unpaid,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29

r. E. KNIGHT.
62I. 623. 625 KING STREET
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Also the Following Spec
ial Values.
Boys AII-wooI Blue Serge Suits,

Double-breasted style, either with bloomsr
or knee pants; strictly fast color; made BIZ
man tailors, excellent quality; sizes to II.
$500 each. Regular price, 81 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-29

CT.
BY amount VI net pro.
III Upon gas sold cob
sumers,
By personal accounts
paid,
BY gas account, for
amount sold, $22.,
s0i 900 feet az $3.50
per thousand, to con-
sumers,
Less discount allowed,
BY tar account for
amount received from
sale of,
By coke account for
amoanI received from
sale Of,
BY old paper account,
- amount REL eived from
sale Of,
By old iron, for amount
received from sale of,
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fsbs
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-26
As the Mayors Special Policeman, He
Has Trouble with Politicians and
Decides to Return to His Old Beat
Copyright by the Century Coz

Copyright by the Century Coz
Copyright. 1906. by Joseph B. Bowles.)
There do be three gr-rades iv
liars" said Policeman Flynn, in a
burst of confidence, to his wife.
ITO which iv thin do ye belong,
BarneyF she inquired, solicitously.
"Gwan, now!" retorted Policeman
flynn. Yell be provokin' me to thry
to sell ye to comic pa-aper, ye will
that. IT is no joke I'm tellin' ye.
There do be three gr-rades iv liars in
this world. First ye have tn COM
mon liar, an I Is easy carin' f'r him.
Mkt ye have tn artistic liar, who can
dhress lie up to ray-slmble tn truth,
so s ye have to look f'r tn sthraw-
berry ma-ark On tn lift arm to tell
which is tn other. An thin ye have
tn politician, tn gr-reatest liar iv
thin all"
Policeman Flynn shook his head
solemnly as he gave expression to this
great truth. He had had experience
and he knew whereof he spoke He
had been the mayors special police
man for two weeks.
9TH common liar" he went on, lies
f'r tn fun iv 1t, tn artistic liar lies
f'r q purpose, an tn politician lies
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-26

because I is his nature to. Poor felly!
he do be built that wa-ay.
"I wa-ant to see his nibs, says tn
politician to me, doin' tn rush act an
thryin' to go by me.
"Ye connot,' says |.
"'I'll have ye-er ba-adge,' says he.
Me cousin was schoolmate iv his
nibs, an | do be bringin' him news
he'll be gla-ad to have. Yell see
him fa-all on me neck tn minute he
sees me- s.4-s's-'-'-', 90.
80 lets the gazabo in, but does his
nibs fa-all on his neck? Ohio! well,
II he does, 1t do be with an ak, an me
own neck feels tn whir iv tn wind"
SERVES ye right" commented
Mrs. Flynn. "Ye have no sinse at all,
Barney. T is ye-er juty to do what
ye re told an Fave others to do tn
thinkin'."
Listen to that, now!" exclaimed
Policeman Flynn. "Oho! but ye're a
sma-art woman. That's what his nibs
says to me. DO as ye re told, Bar
ney.' he says, an Pave me to do tn
thinkin' f'r tn Office. That ma-an
c'u'd MT get ye-er ba-adge in mil
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-26
ASSESS BRYAN ON sos, 900
Nebraskan Favored for Presidential
Nomination Taxed on Se5 Worth
of Hogs and $40 of Dogs.

Lincoln. Neb-The material wealth
of William Jennings Bryan In his
Lincoln suburban holdings is over
$4,000, while downtown he has $22,-
900 worth of property, according to the
assessor. Upon this he will pay about
5000 taxes.
This assessment is an increase over
that of last year and Is represented In
large part by his real estate.
Mr. Bryan's personally is fixed at
$10,950. including cash in bank, $4,000;
16 head of cattle, $500; hogs, $65; bees
So; corn, So; hay, $40; jewelry, dia-
monds and silverware, $500; household
goods, $4,000; firearms, $3.50; dogs
$40; watches and clocks, $780, car
riages and wagons. $500.
The Commoner is on the assessment
rolls at $22.500.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-26
y q q q q

silf; an besides,' says. I niver took
coorse in mind-r-readin'; t was
overlooked
"An' there ye are" continued Po-
liceman Flynn. "On me ol beat I had
to deal with tn common liars an tn
artistic liars, but tn politicians was
out iv II. Now I is only tn politi-
clans, an I w'ud MT thrust wan "
thin to tell his own na-ame. D. ye
know, II wan iv thin iver come to me
an said, 4 IN afther a job from his
nibs,' | d faint away, w'u'd so. Tn
shock iv findip' SO much honesty In
wan lump among tn gazabos that
come to tn city hall w'u'd near kill
me. But t is not their wa-ay.
81 must see him. says wan. I'm
his family docther.'
Where's ye-er tool-chist?' says I,
KNOWN a docther always carries wan
"'He told me to CALL says an
other.
"An' he toll me to lay f'r ye whin
ye come says I.
"Oho! I'm good at re-partee, but I
is like to get me into throuble, f'r tn
wan | turn down tn ha-ardest Is al
ways tn only wan | ought to have
passed in. Some iv thin come livery
da-ay an wait an wait an wait, an
they gra-ab fellies goin'. in an comm
out, an thry to get their inhoo'nce
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-26

DR.. Orebaugh and wife and daughter
were guests of Hillsboro friends on
Wednesday of last week.
G. ID. Sanders, of Cincinnati, spent
Sunday with his wife and baby at the
Commercial House.
The heavy rains of the past few
days have put the farmers back very
much with their threshing
The following officers of Chosen
Friends Lodge were installed last
Tuesday night: Fl. Fl. Mingus, Noble
Grand Vice Grand, John Hodson.
Nine members of Chosen Friends
Lodge No. As went to Hillsboro Mon
day evening of last week to witness
work in the degrees in Lafayette
Lodge No. 25.
A base ball game Saturday after
noon between Highland and Samantha
resulted in score of l2 to 10 In favor
of Highland.
The fourth quarterly meeting of
Highland Circuit will be held at this
place Wednesday August l.
The regular monthly meeting and
annual mite box opening of the w. f.
M. 8. will be held at the home of Mrs.
Frank W0odmonsee, north of town,
Thursday August 2, at O'Clock p. m.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-26
NO SNAKES ON HIS GRAVE
William Moulton Ordered Brick Tomb
to Keep Reptiles from Lying
Above His Body.

Willimantic. Conn.-At the hear
ing being held in court here on the
controversy between the heirs of the
late William Moulton over his estate,
estimated at $4,000, John A. Smith.
brother-in-law of deceased, testified
that the aged man had a great horror
of snakes and just before his death di-
rected that he be buried in a cement
and brick grave, 80 that the snakes
Will not sun themselves on my grave"
He also feared being buried alive,
and directed that his body be kept
from burial as long as the law allowed,
and longer II possible. BY his order
his favorite horse and COW were chlo-
reformed the moment he breathed his
last.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-26
Heavy sentence for Theft.

Reno, Nev.-For stealing nickel
and two dozen eggs from meat mar
ket James Mitchell must spend the
next two years of his life in a prison
cell at the state penitentiary at Carson
City. Edwards pleaded guilty to the
charge of housebreakins, for which he
was indicted by the grand jury and
was given a twoyear sentence in the
district court. Shortly after the earth
quake Mitchell came to Reno and was
caught by the police while in the act
of robbing the market. Since that
time he has been confined in the coun-
ty Jail. At the time of the theft Mitch
ell was in starving condition, stat
ing that he had not eaten for several
days.