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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

W. G. Middlebrook, the nurseryman,
says that he is we'll pleased with the
patronage extended to him during
Eastertide. Mr.. Middlebrook has on
hand a fine selection of Towering
paints, crisp lettuce, radishes, etc.
His greenhouses are we'll worth a visit.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04
Farm for Rent.

Choice 160-acre farm conveniently
located; 80 acres under cultivation
and in fine state of tillage; balance
pasture. Good house, fair outbuild-
lngs. Will rent for cash or share Of
crop. Robt. III. King.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Rev. G. M. Heard, D. D., who as.
sisted in conducting the passion week
services at the Methodist church, re.
turned to his home in Minneapolis on
Monday. He is~a good speaker and a
man of pleasing personality. DR..
Heard tells this story on the publisher
of the Union: Gin 1889 I was a
candidate for chaplain of the house
and met Mr.. Dunn at the Merchants
hotel and solicited his support. Mr..
Dunn in rather emphatic manner
wanted to know if I made short
prayers, and upon being answered in
the affirmative. he said, 'all right, I
will vote for you.' Mr.. Dunn re-
deemed his PROMISE
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Passenger traffic has been heavy at
this point during the week and Agent
R1ce has been kept moving at a
pretty lively speed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Andrew Mateson brought a big
brush wolf pelt to the county auditors
office On Monday and received there
on bounty of ten dollars as pro-
vided by law.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Tom Norton of the Mile Laos Pio-
neer was here this week attending the
April term of the district court. Tom
is a congenial fellow and a good
neWSDa Derman
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

A new telephone line running north.
west from Milaca into Morrison
county will soon be in operation. It
is planned to have central exchange
at Milaca for several farmers' lines.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

just compare Nelson's photos with
other pictures you see ia this or any
other town and you will notice diff
ference in favor of Nelson's photos
every time. If
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Money to loan on improved farms
at the lowest rate of interest. Loans
promptly and properly closed.
14-tf M. S. Rutherford g. Co.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Lost-On Tuesday, April 2, between
Blue Hill and Princeton, or in Prince
ton, a bill book containing sum OF
money and valuable papers. Finder
please return to U nj o Office and re-
ceive $40 reward.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Windmill for Sale-l4-feet geared,
with pulley and rods, 1926. Also farm
machinery for sale cheap. Chester
Ames, Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

The worlds best and largest butter
makers use De Laval cream sepa-
rators. Give US a chance to explain
why they do so. It will pay you
we'll. Sold by Evens Hardware Co.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Il. M. Fox, one of Santiago's pro-
gresslve farmers, was in town yester-
day and called at the u 10 n Office to
talk over current events.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Our shirt waists are just in. They
are all good values and of the latest
styles in white and assorted colors.
The prices range from so cents to Sc. Is
each. Be sure and come in to look
them over. E. B. Anderson.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Miss Mary Foltz of Greenbush left
for Minneapolis on Tuesday and will,
after stay of two weeks in that city,
proceed to North Dakota.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Miss Whitney, an instructor at the
Minnesota university, was the guest
of Professor and Mrs. Austin on
Easter Sunday. Miss Whitney is a
sister of Mrs. Austin.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Edward Ziebarth and Miss Annie
Look were married at Glencoe on
March q and have moved onto a farm
in Wyanett recently purchased by the
groom from S. S. Buckingham.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Miss Maud Whitney is home FROM
Mapleton, where she has been engaged
in teaching, for the Easter vacation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

j. b. Wright of Zimmerman has
rented his farm to Ernest Olson, and
expects to 60 west within short time,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

The ladies of the M. E. church will
give "unique" social at the resi-
dence of Mrs. E. B. Anderson on
Wednesday evening, April 10. A pro-
gram has been arranged consisting
OF many unique selections and a
paper written by members of the soci-
ETY. will be read. Refreshments will
be furnished for which the sum of Is
cents each will be charged. The pub
lie is respectfully invited. ... =.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Mrs. B. D. Grant visited Mrs. Geo
Presley in Milaca on Friday evening
and returned on Saturday morning.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Go to Herdliska's jewelry store for
Middlebrook's Easter plants Friday
and Saturday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Peter Morneau passed Easter with
relatives here. He returned to Min
neapolis On Monday, where he is TAX
ing course in banking at the Ma
tiOnal Business college.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Miss Hardy returned on Saturday
from Walker, where she was called a
week ago by the sickness of her
mother, who is now convalescent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Godfrey Wicktor, treasurer of Sher-
burne county, passed Easter Sunday
at his homo in Santiago and
returned to Elk River on Mondav.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Tom Johnson came in from Glencoe
on Saturday to purchase a carload of
horses from Emmett Mark for Ship
ment to Dakota.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Robert Ayers of Milo, one of the
old settlers of Mile Laos county,
called at this Office on Tuesday. Mr..
Ayers is a successful farmer and a
very congenial gentleman. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Sl00,000 to loan on improved farms
Loans promptly closed.
Robt. II. King.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Nelson, the expert photographer OF
Anoka, attends his branch studio at
Princeton the first and third Saturday
OF each and every month. Please bear
this in mind when you wish to have
any Photographic work done. If
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Ninety eight swans passed over
frogtown early Tuesday morning
bound west. Some people said they
were geese and others brandt, but our
marine glass proved conclusively that
they were swans. L. N. Grow shot at
the flock three or four times and came
within quarter of a, mile of reaching
the birds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

A. Z. Tufty of Milaca was a pleas
ant visitor at the Union office or
Monday,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Louis Split and family of Baldwin
left here on Tuesday for Oaks, N. D.,
where Mr.. Split has bought farm.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Mrs. r. D. Claggett and daughter,
Edna, arrived here on Monday even
ing from St. Paul for visit with
relatives and friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

DR.. r. F. Lynch will visit Princeton
on Saturday, April 6, and remain
until Monday, April 8, at 10 o'clock
a. M, at DR.. G. A. Caley's office.
Diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat,
including the fitting of eye glasses and
spectacles. April 6, and 8.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Frank Kampa, a young Glendorado
farmer, was kicked by a mule and
seriously injured on the 24th ult.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Attorney George Peterson of Long
Prairie and Mr.. Henry Lee, cashier of
the Browerville bank, had business
in the district court here this week.
They expressed themselves as being
favorably impressed with our town
and it's surroundings.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

: For sale at a reasonable price, a
good milk COW. Apply to Fred Mem
hardI, Bricktion, ..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Thos. 81. Galley has received from
the architects the plans for the pro-
posed forty-room hotel. These plans
provide for a structure modern in
every particular building that will
not only be a much-needed convent
enee but an attraction to the village.
g. M. Cotton of Onamia called at
this office on Saturday. Mr.. Cotton
says that every available man and
team in the part of the country where
ne lives have been hired by the 500
Railway company for work on it's ex-
tension. ''Within few years the
Mile Laos lake country will show
great development, " predicts Mr..
Cotton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Hon. J. C. Pope and D. r. Eaton
came down from Mora and visited
friends between trains Tuesday. Both
gentlemen made the Union Office a
pleasant call.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04
Items y from RI interest ::... . :
various sources. 4

A%%%%%$$$<$%%<
George I. Staples is the only person who is
authorized to collect money due this Office. In
every case the party paying money is entitled
to and should insist upon receiving printed
receipt. r. G. DUNN, Publisher
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Edison Photographs and all kinds
OF records for them at my jewelry
store. J. @. Herdliska.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

The ladies of the Dorcas society
were entertained by Mrs. Eva Keith
yesterday afternoon. ..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Pythian Sisters dimity ball at Mac
cabee hall on Friday evening, April Il.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Rev. Swertfager has accepted the
call to the Congregational churchs at
this place and will move into the resi-
dence formerly occupied by Rev. Hen
derson. Rev. Swertfager is an able
pastor and is we'll liked by his con-
gregation. 49, "*r
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Monarch shirt, the best that money
can buy, at E.. B. Anderson's.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Hans Erickson died at his home in
Wyanett on March % from senile de-
bility. The funeral was held on Sun
day and the remains were inferred in
the Wyanett cemetery. Mr.. Erickson
is survived by his wife.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Over 100000 DeLaval cream sepa-
rators, ten times all others combined,
sold up to date. Come in and get
one. Sold by Evens Hardware Co.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

F. j. Hallin, optician, will be at
Princeton Drug Co. IS store from IL a.
m. Thursday to 1870 p. m. Frida y,
April i'll and IL.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Serenus Skahen passed Easter at
his home here and returned to St.
Thomas college, Merriam Park, on
Tuesday,.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. James Beck of Zim-,
norman were in Princeton on business
Yesterday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

A letter to Mrs. Mary Millett from
Spokane, WASH, says that Miss Mat
tie Tibbetts was married at that place
on March % to Thomas Church.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04
Born, April 2, to Mr.. and Mrs.
/ Nelson King Of Wyanett, son.

The Dorcas ladies will meet next
Wednesday with Mrs. Frank Campbell.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Judge Van Alstein is still seriously
Ill. His family and friends continue
to hope for the best.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

r. L. Haskins, who had for some
time been employed by the Galley Hard
ware Co. as timer, left on Monday
morning for Dickinson, N. D.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

JONI fathefgl1 died at his home in
St. George on the 18th ult. He was &C
years of age and had been a resident
OF Benton county for SO years. He
settled on section 20 in St. George
township in the spring of 1857, and re-
sided there continuously until his
death. He was the first clerk of the
township. Mr.. Fathergill was held in
high esteem by all his neighbors.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Yes, do compare Enstrom's photos
with other pictures you see in your
town and you will favor Enstrom IS
photos as they are artistic and up-to-
date. He makes you better pictures
for the money than any one else.
Please remember that his studio is
open every Friday and Saturday. l4tf
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

W. II. Terrell has this season
shipped over fifty carloads of potatoes
to California. This is the first wear
that any demand has come from Cali
tornla for northern Minnesota pota-
toes and consequently opens up new
market. California is slow state.
but it has now discovered that north
ern Minnesota potatoes are far supe-
riOr to those raised in the coast states
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

G. Fl. Chadbourne, Nels Jesmer, AL
bertus Hanson, Will Nicely, B. D.
Grant, Archie Grant, DR.. McRae,
Robt. O'Brien, Geo. Rice, Guy Ewing
and c.. "A. Galley went to Milaca on
Friday night upon invitation of the
Masonic lodge of that place. There
were also several members of the
order present from Zimmerman. The
Milaca' lodge conducted work in the
third degree and at the close of the
session a fine supper was furnished.
Robert O'Brien was the toastmaster
and delivered an opening address
bristling with humor: The Mliaca
Masons certainly know how to enter
tain.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04
Dimity ball April IL.

j. j. Skahen was passenger on
the down train yesterday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

The Galley Hardware Co. are offer
ing for sale very choice spring rye
Blue Ribbon barley and Speltz. Lo
is free from oats.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

.. 81. Taught of Vinelan1 was
among the Union's callers this
morning.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

The publication day of the Milaca
lines has been changed from Thurs
day to Wednesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04
Princeton Potato Market,

Nelson's photos please the people.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

J. G. Herdliska, eyesight specialist,
will be in Princeton all the time at his
jewelry store. :
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Plenty of oats for sale at the ST.
Anthony and Dakota elevator, Prince
ton. >5-D.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

Fred Murphy returned from the
northern woods, where he had worked
throughout the winter months, on
Thursday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04

4 DR.. and Mrs. Neumann, Mrs. Henri
Avery and Miss Lou Rines visited
friends in the twin cities on Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-04
Wanted at once . dining room girl.
at the Commercial hotel.

Go to J. G. Herdliska and have your
eyes examined and spectacles fitted.
In Princeton all the time.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-14

P.tr rr'p'~ei thar I-.t-l i-c-,~-~1rlr. her
hrrAr- tr.~rpy Al. VIII wl~ a spanish MILITARY
officer 'u leave. ami -hlt ~ue aui hey lrlar a.
with hlm aI.l p.ck u rUe motor car. Th., plan
Wa arranged. auI -he following i5v Tr,aut was
introduced - the Dukes parry Lieureuaur
- Duuucl
There eI,-uei a race through SPAN. the Duke
suspicious II thc bogus Lieutenant. -ry-u. 20 keep
'u' ~ me WY However, acriiert~ - his motor
car iaN'ret he others rA finally. desperation.
aru..r.a iu1ilaGrt - cnHtrru- Ir.1ut vith a man
VIII knew The yea. Lieutenant D'D1uue. This
mau however. previously prepared by Psll- saved
Ir,aH-i by pretcu ling - recognize ham
lrItrI managed 20 see Monica A. a u-.yi-e enter
tI.uturut lu seville buy she "a. '' ut ~ v.-h p,
-er YOU again goluE 20 marry rhr Duke ri
trupnA' Pillar INSISTED rhAr Monica had been
dcC"i' r'i ami ~rlu luNri Irl.,ua
Dick proposed - Pir. hey We're Inspecting A
bun ur-"uE'Ug % artupua THAI be svt.i Dv rhe
girl but she laughed hum aside
ltliut frustrated bomb hrlVr- a. be-. vi- about
g. Nl.i he HING. ami tet erect he ,u5r --h. span
I>h police
The lover and Monica became r-c,uc..ei ia a
caIhtif.'i. hut "ere separated ~ the Duke AMI his
follower a. they werr about % el,tr I-.art4
w'un'irt The Duke WIZ the .tr-r-- oyv,. weapon IN
he trlc.i~
The puhe and MS parry le;r town. WITH Tri,r.a
ani ihcN "a pursuit. Nrtr tIr-a The latter came
upon The kIng rEhtIug with bauilr- ani i>-l,re
nun lu overcoming them. The hanilr- hai peru
engaged hy the Duke - capture T-i4ua. and hal
a''tch''i The h.nS hy mistake T-.auA rushed on
t. Alsrclra~.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-14

hundred or SIX hundred pounds a. Knight
hut the clerk either would not o- could my
pay idrth;nS Hno on hIru ami his sentence
Wa n" passed The father. L. q..1te l-....
more ,r'tn 'Ae ne-'Ser account n T-c IN
hu' Register ot 1909. Was ordered Q. u,. S--
IN the pilorv three times n one month ,-,-.
al the end oi Cock lane and after thac Z, ia.
HNprlS'nei Two wears. Elizabeth. his wife ONE.
wear anu Mary Frazer. six months L. BriIe-
Wei. and 70 be kept there t. hard ltb,r
Thus ,lld the law Solcunlv place tN. Se.r .-
ul>hchci on the Cock Lane ghost, which - Is
worth observing, seems L. have vanished Toy
ever the moment the arrests We're made.
hu'' Io"klng back at the case from the van
taSe point OF Chronological distance ani 90.
recent research into kindred a-faIrs II Is d,as-
Cu!t % accept the verdict aS final IL Is p-.-
PoSterouS L. suppose that for So slight q otu-,.
a. q dispute over twelve pounds C,eri, Parsons
anu ms associates would conspIre 70 rum
man reputation and II possible u take his lIf,.
anu Ntlt more prcpoStcrpUS t. imagine that they
Would adopt such "a means u attain tins end
~ course thcv may have had stronger reasons
I3r "e'nS hostile 10 Knight than appears from
tne published facts hut II Is Significant th,r
when the clerk was placed IN the pi1,-,- h..
seemed 10 be out OF his mind. ." and S. evident
W'ts ms misery that the assembled mob "11l.,i,.
a handsome collection for HIM
me more likely, nay the only dctru,ib,,.
S'lutIon OF the problem, Is that liz. hl- f,.I'.V
sufferers. and Knight himself were one. ami an
tht NlctlnS OF the uncomfortable impulse, of
q hvStercdl child. The more one stt1.Ii.s rbz
evidence the stronger grows the conviction
thdt IN her We have u typical instance, az whit
Is teShnCal!Y termed the dissertation of r,rr-
Son,'LtE. She was, 1t Is very evident. strongly
attached T. the unfortunate Mrs kui1hr
ahd, whether consciously or subcouSci,uS'v
would cherish a grudge against Knight as the
T3uSt oi their separation The news OF Mr.
NiiSht death would come as a great shock
'''u ihiSht easily act. u speak aS the full
Sruin Si,n oi the lever of mental diSintesr.ti,n
lhen dImlv enough At first but soon with por-
teiJ1uN rdptdlty, her dIsordercd consciousness
would conceive the idea that her friend had
peen murdered and that II was her duty H.
DrlnS the SLAYER 10 justice. From this II would
DC an easy step TO the development in the
heurotlc chlld, OF full hedged secondary per
son4Iity' AKIN To that found IN the spiritistic
mediums of later times
Now Tor the first time her faculties would
seem 70 her aStonlShed parents to be IN the
keeping and under the control of an extraneous
Dellg' a departed dIScarnate spirit. and IN
TINS error she and they would be-. confirmed
b( the suggestions and foolish questions OF those
VINO came t. marvel IL needed another great
sloSk-the shock of the arrest and imprIson-
ment OF her parents, to effect at least partial
refrigeration and the consequent disappearance
oi the secondary self the much debated
hl''ieNoIeut Cock Lane ghost
New-York tribune., 1907-07-14
THE COCK LANE GHOST

twelve hours before her death and remained
uuy'u-olou- e. the end The physician and
tp"th"ctrV who had attended he, ua,ic t,f.-
d"Nlt L. the same effect and described the
fatal nature Of her lines, Il W. further
shown that her death al most benefited Knight
10y not more than "a hundred pounds
Altogether. hc would seem t. have cleared
himself ctcctuallv. StjI the knocking CON
thued' smd night after night the accusation
was repeated. Tie now resorted. therefore
t" a radical step to convince the public that
ne was the victim ot q muuStrous fraud
Asserting that httle Mis- Parsons herself pro-
du't'l the mysterious sounds. and that She did
So At the inStigation of her father he secured an
order for her removal o. the house of a frieni
pi hiN. ticrkCnwcu clergyman. Here = de-
CI~lVt failure was recorded against the ghost
II had promised that II would knock on tba
conn containing Mrs. Knight remains. and
iH'ut one clock IN the morning. after hours
oi silent watching, during which the. spirit
gave not sign OF its presence the entire com
pdnV adjourned
Meanwhile all London WAS flockinp TO Cock
ii-''He 'N 20 a riree show. on foot. on horseback
IN vehicles OF every description some IiLr
the celebrated DR. Johnson who took n,rt IN
the coihn rappng episode in Clerkenweil. were
animated by scientific zeal but idle Curi,,sit,- T.
INSPIRED the great majority
Letter after letter OF criticism, even Of abuse
was poured INTO the newspapers No less a ptr-
sonage than Oliver Goldsmith wrote a Inn,
pamphlet which was intended both To exnla,n
away the disturbances and To defend the luck
less knight. The actor Garrick dragoed mr.,
a prologue rlming and sneerinp reference to
the mystery; the artist Hogarth invoked his
genus to derlde II. Yet there were believers
in plenty.
Knight now resolved to try 10 Law the
ghost by legal process. Gong before a
magistrate, he brought 4 charge of criminal
conspiracy against Clerk Parsons. Mrs par
sons the Parsons servant, the clergyman who
had aided the servant in eciting the nur-
der story from the talkative ghost. and a
COCK Lane tradesmau. All of these he ALLEGED
ntu banded themselves together to ruin him
thelr mahce arising from the quarrel Which
htd led nm t. remove To Clerkenweu ami
enter lawsuit against Parsons. The CIrI
herself he did not desire punished. becaHse
She was too young to understand the evil tbat
Shc wrought. Warrants were forthwith issutd
and protesting their innocence franticaIII
the accused were dragged TO prison ''
Their conviction soon followed after . tr;,I
oi which the only obtanable evidence i tbs+
II was held at the Guildhall before a sn.c;|I
Jury and was presided over bv Lord ManS6rIJ
lhen the court desiring that Mr.. K who
mas been so much injured on this occasion
ShouId receive some reparation" sentence was
deferred Tor several months. This enabled the
clergyman ana the tradeSman TO purchase
their pardon by the payment of some five