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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
THE STAR TODAY.
Part One.

D.. ~ Page.
conference Report on Rate Bill In House
PRESIDENT 10 Go to Panama ma........ I
House Passes Pure Food Biu
Russian constitutional Democrats State Posi-
''O'- - - .............., .
Death Of Rev. DR.. Corey rey........, o
massachusetts Legislator Threa tens Exposure 2
WI Ting Fang IN Exile 9
VIII ke1oice at Congress Adjournment. ...... q
President Approves Public School Law... q
Alexandria Affairs rs.........-.- o
End of Fiscal Year at Hand d....,.. <
orders to Revenue Cutter Officers. ........ &
The Congressional Side Show ., q
Interest in Liquos Legisla ton .......... 7
Maryfanders Give Leaders a Lesson . 6
Army and Navy News. Observation-Disclosures. 8
Music and Musicians, Observation-Disclosures. q
Notes of Schools and Colleges. s........,.,.. 10
News of the Neighborng States. .........., II
The Power of Music Animals. ........ 70
Bank Clerks outing ...........,,.1 TX
Local Items. ................,,. 16
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
DIR. WHITE GETS THREE YEARS.
Sentence to the Penitentiary of the
Baltimore Fraud.

BALTIMORE, Nd, June 23-"Dr'
Thomas White, who conducted a so-called
college of science" in this city, claiming
to teach spiritualism, personal magnetism
hypnotism, mental healing and the white
and black art, and who was found guilty
last week by a jury in the United States
district court on a charge of fraudulent
use of the malls, was sentenced today by
Judge Morris to three years Imprisonment
in the Maryland penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
BENZ, F, BARNES
CONFIRMED BY SENATE
AS Postmaster of the City of
Washington.
A SEVERE ARRANGEMENT
Of Barnes Action in the Morris
Case
MADE BY SENATOR TILLMAN
att Was Dirty Job, but 1t is'over
Now" Said a Sena-
tor.
dADE BY SENATOR TILLMAN

The United States Senate yesterday after
noon confirmed the nomination Of Mr. Ben
5amin r Barnes. assistant secretary to
President Roosevelt and widely known for
his brutal ejectment Of Mrs. Minor Morris
from the White House offices to be post
master of this city. in which his disgraceful
act was committed and where general dis
crssion of his course has made him often
sive to the people with whom he will have
20 deal in the conduct OF his office.
'It was dirty job, but 1t Is over now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
Part Two.

>NN'>-'- go - l
society .''....''..-..'..- .'..-..'..,..........2-3
Among the Clubs. s............. o
Around the City. Observation-Disclosures. a
Soiiiueut Observation-Disclosures. 4
Fifty Years Ago In The Star. ar..........
Answers to correspondents. ts........... 4
Crisis in the Russian Revolution. .........
In the Realm OF Higher Things. gs....... 3
ST. John the Baptist (Sermon) ...... x
as the Cartoonists See the News 6
News of the Local National Guard. .........
Condemned for Life for SLIP of Memory. .....
Europe's Most Beautiful Woman Discounted I
Airships-Past and Present. Observation-Disclosures.
stars summer Resort Bureau. SO
World of Finance and Trade. de................. 10
The Thea ter. Ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
Part Three.

SoPHY OF KRAvONIA. By ANTHONY
HOPE ................-....... II
The Graduate. By Edward s. Martin. .. 3
An Evening in Bohemia. By Tom Mason.
Devious Ways OF Destiny. By Mabel Martin 5
Sirens OF Diplomacy. BY F. Cunliffe Owen
What Was 1t? A Mosologue. BY Tudor jerks. 8
Little Boy In Bond Street. BY Weymer
Story of the Hudson Bay Company. By PIT.
'hcpfhtu 10
Masters OF the Water Front. BY Alden Ar
thur hnipe. .---....-.......... IS
Persian Rugs. By Elizabeth A. Reed. .... Is
Big Jim and Little Jim. BY Horace Seymour
Keller Observation-Disclosures. ..........,. 16
Clency's 'Lectric Bat By George William
Daley ....................... ........... IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
Part Four.

N Fasnfons Realm .......................2 ..2-S
New York June Wedding Gowns ns......2
Partisan Summer Tcilettes
Paris Styles In Dinner Costumes ...: X
The Practical HGusekeeper's Own Page
The Feeding OF Big City. ................
Marie corelli on Decay OF Hospitality -
Nebraska Land Sales ................ /
THE NAN BETWEEN. BY AMELIA E.
BARN =.
The Sunday Stars Prize Photographic Contest
Champion Royal Hustler r...............
Proposed War on Anarchists. ts...............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
Part Five.

Highlanders Beat Nationals. s.......,,,...
Cornell Wins at Poughkeepsie. psie.........
Miss Homan Wins tennis Tournament ~
Latest Hucing News
Recent Legislation by American Kennel Club
UnspoGtsma Base Nall Methods -
Base Ball the World Over. er............
The Pugilist Who Would Be Champion .
Decline In the Art of Base Stealing. .......
News OF the Local Diamonds. ...........
Wilderness Fly Fishing In Northern Maine.
Rely of Ireland All-Around Athlete.
Gossip of the Local Harness Horses
Danny Maher's Great Record. ..............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
Part Six.

Saulbo and His Funny Noises. .,...........
The Teasers; Bobby fs 1t Again. ......... 2
.tWags's-Tne Deg That adopted Man.. 2
Simon Simrie--if Was the cat-Nit. ........ 2
Herr Spiege: Such Ioke-Nof. ............. s
"Bub''-He's Away to Blame. ........... 8
Uncle George Washington eBiuss. s
Prince Errant. ........................ 4
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
Delingo Dots.

Most of the young folks seem hap
py these days because vacation is
nearly here.
The school at Delipgo, taught by
Miss Lucia Dent, will close on next
Friday, May 4. We regret very
much to see her leave, as she is loved
by all.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. L
Hook was made sad on April 25 by
the death of their little infant. May
God comfort them in their bereav-
ment.
Miss NJ. G. Sem has returned
home. from a pleasant visit to her
sisters, Mrs. J. P. Bodie, in Lees
vile, S. G.
Mr.. Roy Leslie, one of our most
popular young men, has returned
from a visit to Ridgeway. We are
glad to see him back.
Miss Hattie snd Bessie Hook spent
a few days with their classmates,
Misses Alice Mccain and Mema
Riley, in Columbia, but they have
now returned to their studies at Co.
lumbis college.
Mrs. Martha Sem is now spending
a while with relatives in this part of
the country.
Much success to the Dispatch and
it's many readers. Blue Bells.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
ifMEET ME AT TAPP's,''
LADIES' FURNISHINGS,

New and attractive Neckwear. Farc cy
Lace and Embroidery trimmed Chule-
settes, with and without cuffs. Ladies'
pretty Lace and Embroidery Turnover
Collars. Pink and blue Silk Neck Scarfs.
Fine assortment of Ruching for neck
and sleeves. white, pink. blue, red and
black. Ladies' medium weight Lisle
Thread Hose, spliced heel and soles.
Nice assortment of fine Lace and Drop
stitch Hose. Children's fine Ribbed
Black Hose. Best quality Lisle Thread
Gloves, black and white, nice pearl clasp.
Ladies' fine Lisle Swiss ribbed Vests.
Ladies' Jersey ribbed Gauze Vests.
Ladies fine ribbed Silk Vests. cream
white and pink Special values in fine
Val. Round Thread and Torchon Laces
and Insertion. We have never had such
a wonderful collection Of Laces before.
Ladies' fine Gauze Lisle Hose, very light
and pretty.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
Death Of Capt. ]. q. Counts.

Capt. J. Henry Counts after eeveral
weeks illness, a general collapse, from
an active and industrious life, died at
bis home, near Irmo, last Sunday
morning, in the 9th year of bis age.
Cspt. Counts was one of our pro-
gressive and enterprising citizens,
who always identified himself with
the agricultural and best interest of
Lexington county and her citizens,
occupying the presidency of the Lex
ington County Agricultural Society
during its first several terms, with
ability and wise judgment.
he ably served as our representa-
tive in the General Assembly from
1888 to 1890, with an untarnished
record, broad-minded and fair in bis
We've, and a diligent worker in the
interest of his county and constitu-
ency. He was once only defeated by
seven votes for County Supervisor,
and would have made an efficient
officer.
He was true, brave and faithful
Confederate soldier of Co. Il, 18th
Regiment, ever ready to perform his
duties whenever called. He was also
a prompt and faithful member Of
Camp Steadman y. Q. V. 664, of this
place.
In his loss Lexington county truly
loses devout Christian gentleman,
prompt and sctive in the perform
ance of all duties as citizen. 10
fact we have few better men than
Capt. J. 81. Counts. But he is gone
to join those ct his relatives and
friends who chose to reach better
place prepared for them, where peace
and happiness ever reigns and sorrow
is unknown.
On Monday his remains we're iu-
tered in the cemetery of Union
Methodist church at Irmo, S. G, OF
which be had been an efficient officer
for many years.
The interment took place with
Masonic honors, brethren of his own
Sinclair Lodge and Lexington Lodge,
performing those sad rites. The
large attendance at his funeral Of
friends and neighbors gave evidence
of the high esteem in which he was
held in bis community.
He leaves beloved wife, relatives
and friends to morn his loss, and
truly can we add a good man, a loyal
citizen and q kind neighbor has left
us, for that place not made with
hands eternal in the heavens-the
eternal and ever blessed home of the
soul of the pure and the just.
Peace to his sacred ashes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
Spring Time is Here

And the place for the ladies and the
general public to 60 to buy their
spring dress and dry goods, in the
latest weayes and patterns, is at VIM.
Platt 3, Columbia. He keeps one of
the best selected stocks in these
goods and you will save money by
calling on him before you buy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
WHITE LAWN.

White Victoria Lawn, wears and
washes better than any other. Cotton
Mercerized Wolfe in all colors, wears
well and is good style, Beautiful White
Nainsook, plain with Embroidered clover
leaf, others with dainty stripe with dots.
Mercerized White Madras in all designs,
g. very handsome fabric for Suits and
Waists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
SILKS.
If It's Silks, and It's Stylish,
TAPP has It.
SILKS.

We are showing full line of Louisine
Silk in Queens Greys. Pure Silk Crepe
de Chine in white, cream, black and
good run of colors. Fancy Taffetas and
Iouisine Silks, all colo-s. Pure Silk
Peau de Cygnes in white, black and all
colors Chiffon Taffetas in white and
colors. Black Silks, all prices.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
Shooting Affair il Greenvii1e.

Ben Wells wayiaid Deputy Sheriff
Eli Pittman in Greenville on Saturday
night last and ebot him seven times.
The Deputy Sheriff returned the fire
and killed Wells instantly. Pittman
has since died from his wounds.
Wells had been night watchmsn and
had been discharged because be was
suspected of selling liquor and he
blamed Pittman of informing against
him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
WASH GOODS.

Fancy Lawns, all colors and designs,
fast colors. Big line Of fine Lawn and
Batiste, fast colors. nice, new designs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02

Glover, E G Ridgell, T B Keruaehap,
q M Adams. G B Kneece, W F Rawl,
VE Fink and j B Youpgblood: No
other business the meeting adjourn
ed, subject to the call of the presi-
dent. W s Hite, secretary.
Peak club-O L Mayer, president;
W 0 Haltiwanger, vice president;
r w III Eleazsr, secretary; 81 81
Counts, treasurer; JAS B Addy, exc
cutiye committeeman. Delegates to
county convention: @ L Mayer, JAS
B Addy, W O Haltiwaneer. G M
Eargle, j a Eargle and @ G Sum.
mer.'
Brook elub-D W Bite. president;
A Z Hite, vice president; S R Addy,
secretary; D J s Derrick, ex commit
teeman. Delegates to convention:
D W Hite, E L Long, L s Derrick.
Ed Caughman. Alternates: A. P
Jumper, A L Hite, S R Addy, Paul
Hite. 4
Gilbert club-P H Craps, presi.
dent; r = Keisler. vice president; L
Hallman, secretary; W T Craps, ex
committeeman. Delegates to con-
ventiop: D j Griffith, r L Keisler,
g B Sease. Enrolling committee: j
G Price, Isiah Taylor, s E Taylor, R
T. Keisler.
Bull Swamp club No Nv @
Jackson. president; IN Reed, vice
president; W NJ Laird, secretary. W
M Laird, ex committeeman. Dele
gates to convention: J F Jefcoat, 0
A Lucas, w @ Jackson. G G Justice,
w M Laird, Martin Starnes.
We, the voters of Bull Swamp
Democratic club No 1, endorse Hon
w 81 Sharpe as one OF our represen.
tatives in the State legislature for
1906 OF.
Fork club-R B Barr. president;
G j Huffman, secretary; J A Huff
man, ex committeeman. Delegates
to county conventions John A Jen-
ming. J N Huffman.
Hollow Greek No 1--G A Ksmi.
ner, president; A W Shealy, vice
president; G 81 Livingston, secretary.
Delegates to convention: T 81 Shull,
T FL Rawl, w z Hook. Q H Living
ston, G. A Hammer. Elk committee.
man, w B TAYLOR. Registration, P
I Rawl, w s Keisler, T H Shull.
Chaplin Clubs j Clark, president;
T F Cannon, vice president; ] 81
Frick. secretary; W P Betchman,
treasurer; S D B Lever, ex commit
teeman. Delegates to the county
convention: Jno D Farr, W P Eetch-
man. J H Frick. Nj P Lindler, S D
B Lever, Noah Shealy, G Hollie
Shealy. Alternates: s J Clark, J
Walter Frick, W S Notes, J Henry
Lindler.
Hilton cluh-J @ Fulmer, presi-
dent; G W Smith, vice,president; W
e Derrick, secretary; H Fl Dreber,
executive committeeman. The vari,
GUS committees were then appointed
by the president. The delegates to
the county convention: IL 81 Dreher,
w j Ballentine. j A Eptine, B J
Derrick, G W Smith, Geo. P Low
man.
Lexington club-D F E6rd, presi-
dent; George Bell Zimmerman and
T L Harman vicespresidente; Frank
W Sbesly, secretarv; SamI. B
George, treasurer; E L Wingard,
ex. committeeman. Delegates to COD.
ventioD: D F E6rd. F E Dreher, J
B Wingsrd. Geo B Zimmerman, j
NJ Caughman, G M E6rd, L W Redd.
Sam P Roof, F A Heighman, E J
George, A J Fox, E G Dreher. P q
Caughman, W W Barre, G B Win
gard, Sam'I B George, S F Roland, T
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

Mems brown balbriggan Undershirts
Wear and wash better than all others.
Mems full-size regular made seamless
Half Hose, in black and tan, all sizes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02

Batesburg Democratic club met at
Batesburg April 2Ssh, at $50 p M.
It reorganized by electing W B Hite,
president; e Jones, vice president; W
S Hite, secretary. Dr. W 81 Thinner
man was reelected executive commit
teeman. The following delegates
were elected to attend the county
convention which meets at Lexington
.G 81. on Monday, May 7tb: W B
tHite, M B EdwSrds, W S Hite, J G
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
SPRING SHIRTWAISTS.

Special lot Of Silk Wash ShirtwMSts.
Black Taffeta Shirtwaist Suits, we offer
a special number. some very rich black
Taffeta ShirtwaiSt Suits Silk PetticOatS.
New Spring Silk Skirts.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
MEET NE At TAPP's."
WONDER RIBBON SALE.

Big lot Of Fancy Ribbons Of all the
spring novelties in floral designs, stripes
and Persian effects, rose designs and
rosebud patterns, helitrope shades, pinks,
green's and all the combinations In keep
ing with the seasons latest fads are Of
fered in this immense collection OF love-
" ribbons. Special prices 10c., 25c!, 3ac.
and 89c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02

Mr.. G. G. Glenn, on Berry creek
rece rtly caught two large owls and
has them Gagged at his place. They
are certainly curiosities.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
g Sturkie, NJ D Harman, II W Kleck-
ley. Jas Csuehmap. M P George, J
F KIeckley, D NJ Drafts.

Crout's' Store-J E Reynolds, pres
ident; J W Crout, vice president; W
L Taylor, secretary; J E Reynolds,
OK committeeman. Delegates to con-
ventiop: J E Rsynolds, W L Taylor
and Geo D Oxner. Alternstes: J
L Shealy, Bennie Oxner and John
Dreher.
New Brookland Democratic club
was reorganjzed by Robt L Shuler,
secretary. G A Guignsrd was elect
ed ex committeeman. Delegates to
the convention: J G Guignard, W
D Dent, S l Hook. J M Epting, s L
Hook, A L Hook, r L Shuler, G A
Guignard, T ] Roof, J G Lybrand, A
R Taylor. j S Parnell, S j Moak, j
D Sem. Walter Hook, DR. J W Gel
ger, w N Martin, P I Sox, NJ 81
Witt, John S Derrick. Committee
to revised club roll: RI Sbuler, j
L Gunter. A L Hook, j NJ Epting,
W L Hook, D; j W Gelge..
St. Matthew Club. D. Nc
Cartha, president; 81. Steele, vice.
president; W. H. Kelsler, secretary;
I. bayes, executive committee; Jesse
McCartha, j. D. McCarth and A D.
Steele, delegates to the county con-
vention.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
CURTAIN SWISS.

We have large stock in all designs,
white with colored stripe, white with
white dots, stripes, etc.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02

collection Of Spring and wearabes stylish materials
Tailored
filled
hnewg
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
Democratic Club Proceedings.

Democratic Club Proceedings.
The Edmund Democratic club met
Saturday the 28lh. inst. and re-ergan-
lied by electiDg G. A Shealy, presi-
dent, H. G. Rseder, Secretary; w. 81.
Sharpe, member of the Executive
Comm,ttee. The following delegates
were elected TO the county conven-
tion: w. 81. Sharpe, chairman; w.
Noah Lucas. 81. p Bachman, G.. A.
Shealy and j. A Kyzer and giving to
each delegate che right to choose his
own alternate.
The club elected j. A. Kyzsr, w.
Noah Lucas and H. G. Reeder COM
mittee on registration and enroll
ment. Ths club instructed the
member of the executive COM
mittee to introduce resolution to
require each candidate in the pri-
mary to give to the executive commit
tee an itemized statement of his
expenses in the campaign, sworn to
before any votes can be counted for
him, and unless such statement is
rendered before the tabulatiDg and
counting of the votes, no votes will
be counted for the candidate failing
or refaaiDg 80 to do.
q. A. Shealy, Pres. s
H. G. Reeder, Sec.
Ia pnrsuance OF the call OF the
president, Sandy Run Democratic
club met at Red Store, Saturday,
April 2Sth, and organized by the
election of the following officers:
NIB Wannamaker, president; 3 j
Roof and J e Saylor, ce.presidents;
John g Muller, secretary; 81 4 Geiger,
corresponding secretary; j A Kan
ner, treasurer; member county execu-
tive committee, b j Roof; registra-
tion committee, n B Wannamaker,
EJ Roof, J e Saylor and John G
Mnller; enrolment committee, j J
Mailer, H = Geiger and W f Stabier;
executive committee, a T Franck, 4
B Cfider and NJ j Roof. Delegates
TO attend the county Democratic con-
vention to assemble at Lexington, G.
III, on Monday 7sh day of May, prox
were elected as follows: John J Mul-
Ter, N. B Wannamaker, j E Ssylor, ]
A Hammer and p j Roof. The fol-
lowing named gentlemen were chosen
as aIternates: JAS A Hill, w d Wan
namaker, M j Roof, Shelton Kaminer
and H L Geiger.
At the meeting of the club today
the dispensary situation, the all-ab-
sorbing topic of discussion in South
Carolina at the present time, claimed
the fullest consideration. Mr.. G.
Muller moved that the delegates to
the county convention go uninstruct'
ed. Mr. Muller's motion prevailed and
Sandy Run Democratic club sends an
untrameled delegation to the conven.
ton. On motion the club adjourned
sine die.
NB Wannamaker, Pres.
John G Muller, Sec.
The Summit Democratic club met
April 28, 1906. The meeting was
called to order by the chairman, D
r. Hare. The following officers were
elected to serve for the next two
years: J. S. Shealy, chairman; D.
III. Price, secretary; D. T.. Hare, ex
ecutive committeeman; f. G. Hart.
ley, f. P. Shealy, NJ. A. Ricard, dele
gates to convention; D. S. Keisler
B E. Shealy, @. D. Price, committee
an registration and enrolment.
D. H. Price, secretary.
Batesburg Democratic club met al
Batesburg April 28sh, at $50 P m
It reorganized by electing W B Hite
president; e Jones, vice president; "
S Hite, secretary. DR. W 81 Thinner
man was reelected executive commit
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02

Everybody would want to tell the
truth if it did the work better than
8 lie.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
YOUR SUMMER HAT.


afforded
combinations the
ribbons and unmenionabe Roses
under quaint moderate
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
NOTIONS.

Elegant showing Of best quality OF
Corsets. Splendid assortment OF fine
plain Line HaDdkerchiefs. Fine Pearl
Buttons. suitable for dresses. waists and
shirts. Fancy colored novelty buttons
for trimming purposes. Nice quality
Side and Back Combs in shell and amber.
Heavy fine GuniitN. Prices. 25c and soc.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02

Glover, E G Ridgell, T B Keruaehan,
q M Adams. G B Kneece, W F Rswl,
We Fink and j B Youpgblood: No
other business the meeting adjourn
ed, subject to the call of the presi.
dent. W s Hite, secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02

are certainly curiosities.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-28

After a trial lasting for ten days
before a petit jury. the plea in abate-
ment filed by the defendants, C. L.
Tallmadge, E. R. Tallmadge, B. H.
Tallmadge, John l.. McKinstry, Carl
C. Young, John F. McGrew, Walter
Haynes and J. w. Overstreet, eight
of the defendants in all. against the
indictments, fourteen in all. in the so
called land fraud cases presented
against the defendants, and after the
cases had been consolidated by order
of court. and after said plea in abate-
ment had been fully argued to tile
jury, verdict in favor of all of the
defendants against all of the indict-
ments was returned into court this
morning.
The alleged grounds for the plea in
abatement were that the indictments
had been wrongfully and unlawfully
obtained against the defendants and
each of them in that after the grand
jury mad considered the cases fully
they voted no bills. and that the next
morning thereafter, Maj w. H. Lew
ellyn, the rough-rider United States
Attorney for New Mexico, appeared
before the grand jury and in an adj
dress to the jury stated to them in
substance that they should reconsider
their previous action and return in
dictments against all of the defen.
dants in each and all of said cases
and that the evidence heretofore TAX
en- by them was not only sufficient
to indict, but amply sufficient to con
vict in any court of justice. convic,
tion requiring that the jury should be
lieve the defendants guilty beyond a
reasonable doubt; and he also stated
in said address that these so-called
he had to present for their considera-
tion and that unless they could and
should indict in said cases, ne would
have them dismissed, as it was use
less for them to sit any longer, or
words. to that effect. The grand jury
was made to understand that upon
their failure to comply with the re-
quirements of the United States At
torney, they would be brought into
court and publicly reprimanded and
dishonorably discharged from further
service. All this was the claim of the
defense
Several of the members of the for