davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Benedict-Butcher

Milton M. Benedict and Mrs. Agnes
Butcher were married in Ionia Tuesday
by Rev. DR.. Cogshall at the M. E. par
sonage. Mr. Benedict and his bride are
well and favor ably known here, where
they will reside, and a host of friends
congratulate them and wish them
much JOY.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
CelluIoid Comb.

The celluloid fancy combs are such
true imitation Of tortoise shell that
II is difficult to tell the substitute
from the genuine.
The coloring is simply perfect, and
combs exquisitely carved can be
bought from three dollars up in am
Der, shell or demi-amber, made from
celluloid. while the real thing in the
same design would cost at least $40.
The gray substitute mounted with
steel is exceedingly attractive when
combining soft gray locks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Advertised Letters

Mr.. Chas Allen, j. E. Brner, Stella
Bacon, Vim. Carpenter, Myrtle Chase 2,
Miss Annie Commons, Jim Dodd, Fred
Davis, Rev. Eddy 2, Rev. H. s. Ellis, Mr..
James Mead, Mrs Edmund Marshall,
Alice Schoon, Rev. G. Waidman.
D. E. Wilson, P. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
wife wanted

What young widow or maid possessed
Of the old fashioned virtues OF love foi
home and husband, is willing to adopt this
new fashioned means for selection Of samef
Prefer one true to home. hence Christian
protestant or Catholic) widow (by death,
from village or country, with children I'M
der S. Poor but refined most welcome;
money no object; want woman and her
love only. Business so demands my time
that must insist on facts in first letter
Photo. IL sent, will be kept sacred and to
your orders. Am alone, age %, profess
sional and business man Of means, fine
physique, distinguished appearance, affec-
tionate, exemplary habits, Of fine family.
Take this way to find ideal speedily. All
communications must be treated with the
utmost secrecy and fidelity. Highest ref
erences. Don't answer unless sincere.
Grant j. Edwards,
Box 499, Battle Greek, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
He Could Prove II.

What was his excuse for not meet.
ing you last night?"
He said he was run down by an
automobile on his way to the appoint
cd place"
you didn't believe any such yarn
as that, did your
Sure, l had to. You see, he was
in the hospital when he told it to me-"
Detroit Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
TrloIet BY a Billiard Ball.

Against the cushion she reclines-
When my cue comes. I'll kiss heri
Her ivory cheek so purely shines
Against the cushion! She reclines
In ignorance Of my designs
Fate grant l may not miss her!
Against the cushion she reclines-
When my cue comes, I'll kiss her!
Cleveland Leader.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
A Difficult Profession.

Miss Antique-Do you consider type
writing a good profession for women?
Miss De Pretty Ca successful type
writer1-Um-yes but typewriting is
very difficult to learn, and to make
success of 1t woman should begin
young.-New York Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
The Business Blot.

Mrs. Spriggs-Why do you leave
those horrid blots in your letter to
Mr.. Richman, asking for business in
terview?
Mr.. Spriggs-I want him TO see that
/ am business man enough to use a
fountain pen.-New York Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
girl wanted

Competent girl for general hous,
work, apply to Jennie Wagner SLIT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

For Sale-My home on Washington
street, modern house. plenty of fruit; OF
would exchange for small farm
39tf H. S. Campbell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
BUSINESS LOCALS

For Sale-z room house and a barn,
splendid location, 2 blocks from Main St.
Inquire of w S Lambertson. Aft
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

Lady Wanted--To explain and demon
strate well known article in this town;
no experience necessary; pleasant en-
ployment and good salary. Apply at
once. w. l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

Lost-A couple of pictures Of James
Taylor. Finder please leave at Banner
office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

To Rent-Good storage rooms: price
reasonable; ground floor Inquire Of
Mrs. Simpson,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

For Sale or Exchange-My property on
North Bridge street. An excellent place
for anyone wishing to keep COW and
chickens and do gardening. Also | dozen
hens and ROSTERS for sale-Mrs. w. Ellis
AZ IF
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

Rooms to Rent. L. Hubbell. 45tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
EVERYTHING THAT IS NEW
FOR MEN AND BOYS

I'M to
I'VE
nnearye
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
are spending a couple of weeks at the
Virginia Hot Springs
Lieut.. Walter r. Weaver. Z. s. A..
who has spent his leave OF absence
with his parents. Col. and Mrs. Erss-
mus NJ. Weaver. u. S. A. in their apart
ment IN the Farragut. has returned to
his post Fort d. a. Rcsseu, WyO.
Lieut.. Walton Goodwin, u. :. A, Fifth
Infantry. who Is OH leave from his post
TO Dr. Dwight Gordon Smith. the we'd
or his mother. Mrs. Walton Goodwin
widow Of the late Capt. Walton Good
win. L. s. ". in her home in Washing
ton.
Capt and Mrs. Z. k Moore. L. 5. n.
left Washington Tuesday for the navy
yard at Portsmouth. y. II. 10 which he
has been ordered for duty.
Mrs. Frederick r. Payne. wife OF Lieu
tenant Commando Payne, L. 5. N. was
hostess at a tea Wednesday afternoon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

IN honor of her mother. Mrs. Gorton, Of
New York. Among the guests invited 70
meet Mrs Gorton were Mrs. John A.
Logan. Mrs. Clay Evans, Mrs Tucker,
Senator and Mrs. Burnham. Mrs. John
J. Almy, Mrs Sellers. Mrs. Charles
Trout, Mrs. Henry HOugh. Representa-
tive and Mrs. Cooper, Senator and Mrs
DOlliver. Gustavo de Vtanua-Kelsch. OF
the Brazilian embassy, and Mr. Legare.
Miss Mcfarland. OF the sherman vas
hostess al dinner last evening IN honor
Of her brother. DR.. George Mcfarland,
of BANCROFT. Siam. VINO Is spending a
few days in Washington.
sir. and Mrs John r. Mclean will
entertain at their usual Sunday break
fast today AT Friendship.
Randolph Sweet, who has been the
guest of his parents for a month, left
Monday for PitsbUrg.
Mr. and Mrs Curtis b Graham held
a delightful informal dance at their
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

have issued invitations for an amateur
dramatic enter jainment 10 be given al
Carroll Institute Hall on the evening
of Friday. May p With the recent sue
cess of Miss liodoy and the Messrs.
Godoy and their friends still fresh m
the minds OF their friends. everyone is
anticipating the affair with considerable
interest
The cast includes the Misses Carlo.
Miss Godoy. daughter OF the charge
d'affaires Of Mexico; Miss Vcloz, daugh-
ter Of the charge d'affaires Of Vene-
zuela: Mr. Campillo and Mr. Valdes,
OF the Cuban legation; Mr.. Veloz, Of the
Venezuelan legation; the Messrs. Godoy,
and Mr.. Bustamanter. of Ecuador.
The minister Of Colombia, Senior Cor
ties. will return 10 Washington tomorrow
from New York. where he has been lor
a few days.
The Minister Of Norway and Nine
GUIDE left Washington Wedr esday for
Minneapolis. where they went by order
Of his government to celebrate the indie
pendence day of Norway. May Il, with
the large colony Of Norwegians in that
city. They will return to Washington
the last of this week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

bassy, left washington Friday after
noon for a few days stay at the V!r-
ginia Hot Springs.
Count Torok and Prince Windisch-
Graetz, Of the embassy stan. viii leave
Washington shortly for an extended trip
through northern New York and Can
ada, visiting Niagara Fails and other
places Of interest before going 10 Bar
Harbor, where they have also taken a
cottage for the season.
The ambassador Of Brazil and his son,
Maurice Nabuco, who have been spend
ing a few days in New York. will return
70 washington tomorrow.
Captain Won Livonius, military at
tache of the German embassy, and
Lieutenant ven Bruning, of the same
embassy. spent several days at West
Point last week.
: Mr. de Thai. Of the Russian embassy.
has gone TO Wilmington. Del. to join
the house PARTY being entertained there
/ for the weekend at TIE home Of SeRa-
tor du Poht He will return TO Wash
/ ington Monday or Tuesday.
MI de SIehert. formerly the second
/ secretary OF the embassy. has been
/ transferred 10 duty at the Russian en-
bassy at London. His successor has
not been appointed.
The British Ambassador and Mrs.
/ James Bryce will establish the embassy
! this summer at Stone Cottage, Man
/ chester by-the-Sea-
| The Military Attache ana the Honor
I "a inc ton
FRIDAY or Saturday for Seal Harbor
for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. George Young. Of the
/ embassy stan. VIII spend the summer
at Manchester With the Ambassador
| and Mrs. Bryce.
The Minister OF Belgium and Baroness
Moncheur dined informally last even
ing with Gen. and Mrs. Powell Clay
ton, parents of the baroness. at the
I Highlands. Mrs. Arthur Grant-Duf
sister of the baroness. and Mrs. William
Powell Clayton sister-in-law OF the
baroness, were also in the party.
The Cuban minister. Senior de Ouesada
will be host Thursday evening at q
stag dinner in honor of the chief Of the
Cuban army. Gen. PsnO Guerra.
The Argentine Minister and Nine. Por
feIa will establish the summer quarters
OF the legation or the north shore Of
Massachusetts, and will leave Wash
ington early in June.
The Peruvian Minister and Nine. Par
do entertained at dinner last evening
The Misses Carlo, daughters OF tn,
Minister OF Ecuador and Nine. Carlo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
Personals

Col. and Mrs. Charles s. Bromwell,
who entertained at dinner last evening.
had as their guests Senator Warren,
Commander and Mrs. Cameron MGR
Winslow. Mrs. Gan. Miss Wetmore,
Miss Sheridan, Miss Robson, Miss Pat
ten. Count Torok. Capt. Archibald Butts,
the counsellor Of the Brazilian embassy
GurgeI do Amaral and Mr.. Royaards,
charge d'affaires Of the Netherlands
legation.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Barker gave
a dinner party last evening in honor Of
the Governor Of Hawaii and Mrs. Freer
Invited to meet them were the Secretary
of the Interior and Mrs. Garfield, Cen
eraI and Mrs. Gillespie, Representative
and Mrs. Olcott. Miss woodruff, Miss
Maxwell, Mr.. Smith, of Honolulu, and
Mr.. Jeoffrey.
Mr.. and Mrs John Tileston Granger
and their daughter, Miss Eleanor Gran
ger, are making preparations to leave
Washington within the next week or
ten days for their summer home, Sir
holm," at Sayville, /. I. Miss Granger,
whose eng3 cement to Paymaster Felix
Hclt. u. s. n. has been announced,
probably will be married early in No
vember in the washington home Of her
parents, on Connecticut avenue.
Rear Admiral and Mrs Willard II.
! Brownson left Washington yesterday
for Atlantic City, accompanied by their
niece Miss Brownson.. Admiral Brown
son will return TO Washington this af-
ternoon or tomorrow. and Mrs. Brown
son and Miss Brownson will spend the
week there.
DR.. and Mrs. Fremont Smith will
/ spend the summer at Bar Harbor.
| Mrs. Richard Harlow was hostess at
| luncheon Friday in honor Of Miss julia
( McAllister, OF New York, who is the
guest of Judge Hagner. Covers were
/ laid for twelve and the table was dec
| GRATED with spring flowers and wild
1 honeysuckle
! Mrs. Clifford Richardson, who is a
/ guest at the White House, was the
honor guest Of Mrs. Upshur, wife Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
Diplomatic

Baron Mayor des PIanches, the Italian
ambassador, and Baroness Mayor des
Planehes are expected TO return 10 the
embassy, on New Hampshire avenue,
this afternoon, after an absence OF
about two weeks.
The AustrO- Hungarian embassy Will
be established at Bar Hdrbor for the
summer, but the ambassador and
baroness nave not decided just when
they will leave washington.
Baron F. Preuschen Won ind ~ Lieb-
enstein. naval attaelae of the Austro-
Hungarian embassy. and the Baroness
PreusChen left Washington yesterday
afternoon for Wilmington, Del. where
they will be the guests for the weekend
of Senator du Pont, whose weekend
parties are becoming famous for his de-
lightful Inequalities. The baron has
Just been promoted from the rank Of
lieutenant 10 commander in the Austro-
Hungarian navy.
Baron HaymerIe. secretary Of the en-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Garfield will leave Washington early in
June to attend the Republican conven-
ton in Chicago. Mr.. Garfield viii re-
turn to Washington, and Mrs, Garfield
will go to their home AT Mentor, to
spend the summer with her children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Rear Admiral Upshur. at luncheon yes
terday.
Mrs. William Beiden Noble and Miss
Yulee Noble, debutante of the sea
son. will leave Washington May . for
a few days on Long Island aid win
sail early To June for England, where
they win spend the greater part Of the
summer. They viii travel on the con-
tinent before returning to Washington
next fall.
Mrs Thomas II Anderson and Miss
Per-s Anderson are spending a few
days at Atlantic City
Mrs WoIcott Tuckerman entertained
a small party informally at luncheon
yesterday.
Senator and Mrs. Chauncey NJ. De
pew viii leave Washington the last OF
this week for New York. where they
will remain until they 90 to Chicago TO
attend the convention. About the end
of Jane they viii sail for Europe TO
spend July and August abroad.
Captain and Mrs. summerlin and Mrs.
Summerlin's parents, General and Mrs.
Johnston, will leave Washington the
latter part of June for their summer
home on the St. Lawrence river.
General and Mrs. Gillespie will spend
the summer at their cottage at sara
toga.
Mr. and Mrs. Melville Church will
afFA
early in June. and will spend the sum
mer with their family at Ocean city,
Nd The engagement OF Miss Helen
Du-ant Church to Alexander Yearley,
third. of Baltimore, has recently been
announced.
'sThe Dupont Musical Art Club" held
its last meeting of the season Tuesday
afternoon in the New Willard. An In
teresting paper on the "Nibelung Te-
tralogy" was read by Mrs. Allen
Holmes; her reading was illustrated by
several numbers on the plano Of Wag-
ner's operas. A vote OF thanks was
taken for Mrs. Holmes, who has done
great work for the club.
''Elsa's Dream" was sung by Miss
Lippincott. and Mrs. Herbert Nevans
sang 20. Thou Sublime Sweet Evening
Sta..."
A business meeting followed, and
officers we're elected for the ensuing
| years as follows:
President, Mrs. Dupont Boyer: vice
president, Mrs. Montague Baird, must
cal director, Mrs. Allen Holmes; secre-
ltary, Miss NJ. E. Gllmere: librarian;
Miss Lotta Lippincott.
Mrs. Bell. wife of Gen. J Franklin
| Bell. was hostess at an informal tea
/ yesterday afternoon. to which she in
Vtted a few personal friends OF hes
{ mother, Mrs. T. J. Buford. Of Rock
Island. H., who is visiting her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre Lorillard and Mr..
and Mrs. Woodbury. Blair will be among
the dinner hosts this evening.
Howell Reid. of Baltimore. who took
! part in the play. "Conqueriug Cupid.
| given here by the Paint and Powder
! Club of Baltimore. this spring, has &C
cepted a position on a sugar plantation
/ IN CuoaI where he win 80 IN June.
] Col. and Mrs Edward Bowditch
| of Albany and the Misses Bowditch
] will come to Washington to attend the
/ wedding Of Miss Oliver, daughter OF the
! Assistant Secretary Of War, to Francis
/ X. Stevens, May %.
Mrs. Truman II. Newberry and Miss
Carol 3. Newberry. wife and daughter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Secretary Metcalf is expected in
Washington this afternoon from San
Francisco. where he went to attend the
arrival OF the fleet. Mrs. Metcalf will
ispend the summer at their home In Cali
fornia. with their son. Victor n. Met
calf, who is recovering from a recent
Illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
Cabinet

The Secretary OF State and Mrs. Elihu
Root, accompanied by their son, Ed
ward Wales Root, left Washington yes
terday morning for a few days stay in
New York city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17


E+t society
Woman's Department, formerly Department
the National Civic Federation. The society working
of the conditions surrounding working esP
ciay and of Washington
organization and enthusiastic the project.
Of
New Willard where society
is who
tended the regularly.
officers
secretary Lowering
and treasurer Mrs John Bolt;
Mrs Taft, Mrs. Garfield, Mrs.
This executive committee Archibald Hopkins
Miss Boardman Miss Wetmoe Mrs Richard Wainwright
Woodward Miss Nevns NJ NIrs.JA Lsner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mrs. Bonaparte, wife of the Attorney
General, who came 10 Washington last
week TO attend the afternoon tea at the
White House Friday, returned 70 her
country place, Bella Vista, outside OF
Baltimore. yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor gave a lunch
con at Chevy Chase yesterday in honor
Of Mrs. Taft, wife of the Secretary of
War.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

dinners
SCI strongly the fore favor of
this The last couple of days have hardly
to
delightful little affairs
the Ambassador, Baron
yesterday
left Washington Thursday. They river
Miss Violet Langham,
bers of the embassy
Another picnic Wednesday afternoon that given Mrs Gar
Charlie Taft other children official
Washington families of Washington
accompanied her and the the of the
returning TO Washington n
Mrs Admiral
the charity picnic, delightful
Thursday
Country Home.
Up year garden Friendship only
prominent esco affairs Washington during
garden party
which only of usually
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

the weather Friday afternoon the
I'M and the remainder of the
~ guests party the White House
were unfortunate missing promising
tons planned at the Executive Mansion
which took the place of
successful
felt being
tted TO beautiful colonial gardens and
White The from
informally almost
every weather before the family o
the dampnes in the atmosphere
many group there
Repre-
companed by Mrs Robert Goe of New York
Philadelphia,
of srngy beautiful and
of
justs stepped a beautiful painting.
heavy cold, whc oonfning her o her apartments
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mrs. Clifford Richardson. who is a
guest at the White House, was the
honor guest Of Mrs. Upshur, wife Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

country home, Montrose. Virginia, for
their nephew. Jerome Graham. Friday
evening. A delightful supper was served
to the guests, most Of wnom were from
washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs Charles ". Wells. ~.
and Mrs. Leroy Park, o. a. Beks=. .ni
r. @. smith. OF Washington, q guests
AT The Breslin Hotel. New Yorl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mrs. Truman II. Newberry and Miss
Carol 3. Newberry. wife and daughter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Howell Reid OF Baltimore. who took
part in the play. ''Conqueriug Cupid.
given here by the Paint and Powder
Club Of Baltimore, this spring has &C
cepted position on a sugar plantation
In cuba where he win 90 in June.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mrs. ". H c. Ellis, OF Norfolk. is
spending a few days IN Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mrs. Bell wife of Gen. J Franklin
Bell. was hostess at an informal tea
yesterday afternoon. to which she in
Vited a few personal friends of he-
mother. Mrs. T. J. Buford. Of Rock
Island H., who is visiting her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Col. and Mrs. Edward Bowditch.
of Albany, and the Misses Bowditeh
Will come to Washington to attend the
wedding Of Miss Oliver. daughter OF the
Assistant Secretary Of War, to Francis
x. Stevens. Nav 2s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs, Pierre Lorillard and Mr..
and Mrs. Woodbury. Blair will be among
the dinner hosts this evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mrs. George D. McCreary wife Of
Representative AIcCreary Of PennsyIva-
MIA, has closed her apartment in Stone
leigh Court, and is the guest OF Mrs. G.
Carroll Parr, OF Mt Royal. Baltimore.
sid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

DR.. and Mrs. Fremont Smith Will
spend the summer at Bar Harbor-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs Melville Church will
close their home on Twentieth street
early in June. and will spend the sum
mer with their family at Ocean city,
Nd The engagement OF Miss Helen
Du-ant Church to Alexander Yearley,
third. of Baltimore, has recently been
announced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

The young ladies OF the Thea Kappa
Phi Fraternity Of the Central High
school held a small dance at Rauschers
Friday evening. There were about thirty
couples present
Mrs. Ncra HoeseIsberger, Mrs. Bur
kett and Mrs. c. n. Pepper acted IS
ciaperones.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Hiss Judith Berkley. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. W. I. Berkeley. OF Berkeley,
Va. who has spent the winter in wash
ington, a student at the Stuart School,
has returned to her home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Z Thropp viii
close their beautiful Washington home
on Twentieth street early II. June and
viii 50 to their estate in Pennsylvania.
for the early summer
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23

The Recorder gives the news
from all over the world as we'll
as at home.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
Some Court DoinSs.
from Page One. J


sessed before Judge Steel. Whether
the case In the district court was
quashed before they paid their fine
in the lower court this paper Is not
In position to state.
The case against John Benedict
and Lum Coy, an appeal case from
the lower court on the charge Of
gambling, as dismissed upon the
motion Of the county attorney. This
case was tried before jury In Judge
Steel's court, who brought In a YER
dict of guilty, the Judge assessing a
fine OF $3.50 each. 1t Is understood
that Mr.. Cowen gives as an excuse
for dismissing the case "tbe lack Of
corroborative evidence. +"
Soon after the accused took an
appeal bond this Cbinaman Lum Coy
secured the money from the First
National Bank OF this city with
which tn pay his fine, but while on
his way to pay his fine he was taken
In hand by his purported colleagues
in the gambling game and induced
him to not pay. This fact could be
proven by the party who intercedeu
with the president OF the First Ma.
tional Bank as well as the president
himself. Yet even with this addi-
tional evidence and the conviction
upon the charge Of gambling by
jury Mr. Cowen assumes to say that
there Is not sufficient corroboratiye
evidence upon which to convict.
There must be whole lot OF en-
couragement for those who desire to
see the laws enforced and then to see
such farce put up In order to pro.
tect those who have disobeyed tie
law. 1t will stike many that the
County Attorney was afraid to take
this case into court for fear that
jury would bring In verdict Of gull.
ty. Evidently Mr.. Cowen felt that
he had hardly done his whole duty
In this case as be was heard to make
the remark that he expected there
would be a howl made about him
dismissing the case, but then they
could howl and be d.