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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

Outside the wedding gift to tha
bride the expenses Of the wedding
that fall to The groom are comparative.
~ slight. He pays for the marriage
license. the fee of the clergyman
which should not be less than SIS, and
as much more as he is inclined to mart
with for such a service. He should
also pay the sexton for opening and
lighting the church. II the church IL
opened for rehearsal then a fee or
tip is customary for the extra tro,
BILE required OF the sexton. The
groom provides the marriage ring, the
brides bouquet and some little soil
venir such rs scarf pin or sleeve links
to each one OF the ushers II mar
OF wealth, 1t is emfnently proper that
he should provide neckties and
gloves for the best man and ushers.
He also provides carriages to convey
the nshers to and from tae church,
the same as the brides father offers
the same courtesy to the maid of
honor and bridesmaids. The groom
should also provide the carriage that
takes himself and bride from the
church after the ceremony and also 10
the train or boat after the reception.
A courtesy that should always be
observed by the brtde.elect on the
morning II the wedding day Is 10
send boIltonniere to the groom, the
best man and each one OF the usnes.
The tiny bouquets is to predominant
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
III the bridal BOUQUET to be presented

In the bridal bouquet to be presented
TO the bride by the groom.
A man OF the finest breeding will
not see his bride on the day OF tle
wedding until she comes 10 him at the
altar. This little denial adds little
romantic touch that is pleasing to all
parties. This is about the last re.
quirement of the groom before the
actual ceremony.
The best man should send his gift
TO the bride. but it is emlnently prop
Ter, II he so desires, also to present to
the groom a token of his friendship
in the form of gift strictly personal
and inscribed VITA the groom's initials
and sent to the home OF the groom.
Tne date of the wedding. the choice
of the maid of honor and brides
maids should be the free and unbiased
choice OF the girl to e married. What.
ever debating the future husband will
be guilty OF after marriage, let him
not lay one hairs weight of influence
upon the perfect working out of tae
glrlish day dream of his bride-to-be.
Now, as to the matter of wedding
gifts. A gift is neither expected nor
Is it in accordance With the best
taste, If only cards to the church are
received. "A box, basket or even
bouquet of flowers is perfectly allow
able. but nothing more lasting. If
an Invitation to the reception. break
fast or home OF the bride is received,
then there is an obligation to send a
gift.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
Wa'tSd!. Responsible Parties.

To buy. sell and exchange good
STOCKS, BONDS, COAL and TIM.
Der LAND. FIGURING and SAW
MILLS, FARMS, CITY aaa VILLAGE
properties.
OUR SPECIALITY, to locate parties
who have MONEY TO LEND or IN.
VEST, and place 1t at a good rate OF
interest on good securities. Parties
interested are requested 10 write ua
stating fully what they want. or 90
come and see us. GOOD COMMITS
SION paid to agents,
TRI-sTATE INVESTMENT & Sc.
cuRITY COMPANY,
Rooms 402, 4O$.404,
Union Trust Building,
Parkersburg, W. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

ecnQlar- linuly hurt himself dirin,
INST night
TeasheF pia hs lrlse the 6oss
toni
nj lie stilni
MEL Judge
-Ds you IKE cariyieg' asked the
literary Eri from Boston.
Indeed / do.r responded kae chi.
cago miss II root for them every
time taey play football. /" Chicago
News.
Nations are great deal like men,
"As 10 howY'
"AlEays willing to rush at each
other Il there's a fair chance OF being
held apaF." Washington Herald.
What's he dsing now"
"Lectunng on The Decline OF
Poetry. y
Wrote verses himself. didn't her"
Yes, and they were ali declined.r
--cleveiand Plain-Dealer.
First Tramp-l've been Hooking for
work.
second Tramp don't mean II!
what for'
"oh, just out of idle Curiosity
December Smart Set.
Jack-But l thought you dotted on
Miss Peachley?
T.m--So l did-until i met her
mother.
Jack-Well?
Tom-The old lady proved to be an
antidote.-Chicago News.
why do you want to be Governor?
The SALARY is not large"
mo. but can hire a man to run
the Office for but ten week, and
Governor can earn big money on the
Chautauqua circuit Courier Jour.
nal.
Does your Representative in Con.
gress do much work."
81 should say So" answered Farm.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
candelabra in the center Of Tho -

candelabra in the center of the IT,
these days.
Bile are again favored. A wreath o.
flowers standing upright around the
base OF the candelabra makes a pref.
ty center.
You may use your Judgment as to
shaded or unshaded candles at for
good.
A shredded lettuce salad mixed VITA
NAL affairs. Beaded shades are still
French dressing is combined with
slices of Virginia baked ham.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
Help Wanted
INV SIX w, 216iijBEIIIjIIi22

yvANTEp-White girl for general
house work; small family. Apply AIS
Walnut avenue. II
MEN WANTED QUICKLY by big
Chicago Mali Order House to distrib.
ute catalogues advertise. etc. $1,000
d week. $4,000 expense allowance arst
month. No experience required, MAN.
ISR 500 Wabash Bldg Chicago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
For Sale Real Estate
16Ii5!EEI$5i, [23ii;5 VA EIIl

FOR SALE houses and 2 acres OF
ground; one room, one out build
;ngs and well fruit, cherries, apples,
grapes and peaches, This property is
eight in town it will rent for $3.50
per year. Price 100000 each. terms to
suit. H. B. Realestate, Box S5% Rlves.
willie, w, Va, St
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
Miscella neous
IN; ii Hi'' 21S;iHEEIEEi!!ll

WANTED-To exchange for town
property, t2S A. smooth and level
farm, near KIngwood. Address S15
Jackson st. 1857
10 10 a. m. tt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
Situations Wanted
FREE FREE

VseAlNTED-Position as delivery man
in grocery or meat shop, grocery and
meat shop combined preferred, have
"a trade of $4,000 to $4,000 a month,
that will bring with me. Best Of ref.
erence. A. B., this office. If
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

The people who advertise and who
answer ads. are never out Of work
long enough to feel the sting"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
AoteI AeeommodatIon.

Any person desiring first class hotel
accommodation at Pittsburg either
sDard or room or both will do well
. confer with "Hotel" care West Viz
hnian once. You can save money
his II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
Houses for Rent

F0R RENT-One SIX room house. cor.
5ner 18th street and Castor avenue. Ap-
ply s22 Locust avenue. Consolidated
phone s52.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

FOR RENT-one room house, Sec
ond ward. Inquire s. e. Norris. Wash:
tngton street, II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
Rooms for Rent

FoR RENT - Al few choice office
rooms, Jacobs Building, cheat, Apply
Geo. M. Jacobs. county clerks Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
CHAT
and CHATTER
GOSSIP AND ADVICE FOR THE
WORLD OF WOMEN,

Etiquette Of the Wedding Day-The
Groom's Share in Wedding Em
penses Are Lieht-The Man Of Fin.
est Breeding VIII Not See the
srtde-eIect on Wedding Day Until
She Meets Him at the Altar.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

FOR RENT-Two elegant furnished
rooms near Watson Hotel. All up to
date cOnyeniences Apply B., W. Va.
once 1Hk
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

FOR sALE-A fresh Jersey cow. Ad-
dress Guy Leonard, Rtvesvillc. W. Va,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20
For Sale

FOR sALE-Fresn Jersey COW. Ap.
ply J. f. Low, los Spence street. ST
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

d you IKE cariyless asked the
literary Gri from Boston.
Indeed / do.r responded kae Chi
eago miss II root for them every
time taey play football. /" Chicago
News.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

Nations are a great deal like men,
"As 70 how?''
%Always willing to rush at each
other II there's a fair chance Of being
held apaE" Washington Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

FOR RENT-Four rooms. furnished
or unfnrnished, all conveniences. APP
ply e2s Fourth street, Fifth ward. tt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

Whats he dsing now"
Lectunng on The Decline of
Poetry. ~
Wrote verses himself. didn't her"
YES, and they were ali .declined.s
Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-20

"In oriental countries a man nas
as many wives as he can support"
"As many as that?''
yes Don't you think we ought to
send missionaries to them?"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-02
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
NO. 2.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
8,
SEAWELL AND fREEHAFER.

JOINT RESOLUTION TO BE SUB
MITTED TO THE ELECTORS OF
THE STATE OF IDAHO FOR RE-
LECTION OR APPROVAL; PRO-
POSING THE REPEAL OF SEC
TONS IL AND Fl OF ARTICLE
v OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
IDAHO, AND PROPOSING AN
ENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 2.
II, 20, AND "a OF ARTICLE v
SECTION OF ARTICLE XVIII
OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THs
STATE OF IDAHO. PROVIDING
A DISTRICT COURT FOR EACH
COUNTY AND EXTENDING Its
JURISDICTION TO ALL MAT.
TIERS OF PROBATE AND PRO
VIDING FOR THE ELEtrvCN
AND APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES
THEREFOR, AND THEIR SAL
ARIES. AND THE TERMS OF
SAID COURTS.
Be 1T RESOLVED BY THE LEGIS-
LATURE OF THE STATE OF
IDAHO: n'.1L
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-02
Notice of Time Appointed for Prov.
ing Of Will, Etc.

Notice of Time Appointed for Prov
ing Of Will, Etc.
In the Probate Court, in and for Nez
Perez County. State Of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate Of ]. w.
White, Deceased.
Pursuant to an order OF said Pro-
hate Court, made on the 22nd day
OF September, 1908, notice is hereby
given that Tuesday, the 9Th day Of
October. 1908, at 10 a. m. of said
day. at the court room of said court
~ the court house in Lewiston, Coun
~ of Nez Perez, has been appointed
1t the time and place for proving
the will of said j. W. White. deceas-
ed. and for hearing the application
OF D. o. Elder for the issuance to
him of letters OF administration with
will annexed, when and where any
person interested may appear and
contest the same.
Dated this 22d day Of September,
1908.
T. O. HANLON. Clerk.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-02

Section 1.-That ssctioa nix Of
article eighteen Of ths constitution
- the State OF Idaho be amended
- Rad - follows: Section 6. The
! legislature. By general uniform
laws. shall provide for the election
oisnnially In each Of the several
soounties OF the State. Of county COM
;n1G6toners, asshSri1. county treas
l0rss who b ex-omcio public Sdmin-
1strator. . probate fudge. = county
superintendent Of public Instruction,
= county assessor who II ex-oAeio
asx collector. . coroner and survey
o.. The clerk Of the district court
lahall bs ex-omcio auditor and re-
Norder. No other county ofnces
ohall be established. but the Legis-
latvrs by general and uniform laws
shall provide for such township.
precinct and municipal o1ncers ~
public convenience may require, and
shaE prescribe their duties. and flx
their terms of once. The Legisla-
turs shall provide for the strict &C
eountability of county. township.
precinct and municipal Officers for
all fees which may be collected BY
them. and for all public and NUM-
eipal moneys which may be paid to
them. or onicially como into their
possession. The county commits
sioners may emplor counsel when
tax collector. auditor and recorder,
and clerk of tho district court shall
oe empowered to appoint such depu-
ties and clerical assistance a. the
business Of their ofYices may require,
said deputies and clerical assistants
~ receive such compensation . may
be dxed by the county commissioners.
No sheriff or county assessor shall
BE- qualified to hold the term Of Of
ice Immediately succeeding the
term for which he was elected. The
salary and qualifications of the
county superintendent shall be fx-
I'd by law.
Section 2.-The question to be
submitted to the electors of the
State of Idaho at the next general
election shall be AZ follows, to-
Wit: "Shall section six Of article
eighteen Of the Constitution of the
State of Idaho be amended SO 40 to
permit county assessors and tax
collectors to employ such deputies
and clerical help as the business Of
their once may requiref"
Section ,3.-The secretary Of state
10 hereby authorised to make publ
cation Of this constitutional amend
mont In each county for q least six
ecnsecu4tve weeks prior to the next
Genen9t election In not i1s than
one Nspaper az general cirsula-
ton 6soncA county. ~lgsss.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-02
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
NO. /.
ROUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
10.
(oubshtute for House Joint Resolu
ton No. g.
BY KILLPACK


OOAAO4 A000V0O AAVA9s
70 AMEND SECTION SIX OF ART
ICLE EIGHTEEN OF THE CON-
6TITUTION OF THE STATE OF
IDAHO: A JOINT RESOLUTION
TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS
OF THE STATE OF IDAHO FOR
THEIR REJECTION OR AP.
PROVAL AN AMENDMENT TO
SECTION SIX OF ARTICLE
EIGHTEEN OF THE CONSTITU.
TON OF THE STATE OF IDAHO
10 PERMIT COUNTY ASSES
0OR4 AND TAX COLLECTORS
TO EMPLOY SUCH DEPUTIES
AND CLERICAL HELP AS TIKI
BUSINESS OF THEIR sOFF1CH
NAY REQUIRE. N
b IT RESOLVED BY THE LE0l0
LATURE OF THE STATE or
IDAHO:
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-02
COFFEE

Your grocer must sell
roor coffee; we can't ali
be comfortable; but he
needn't sell it to you.
Your grocer returns your money il you don't
ne Schilling's Best; we pay him.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-02

Particular people nave observed
that our own hats compare favora-
bly, with the best Eastern patterns.
Try Miss Houghton at the Kennedy
millinery, and be satisfied.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-18

be considered by the committee which
he Will name. He desired to make it
known that all OF the members in
vited to the meeting, with the excep.
ton OF Representative Norris of Ne
braska, who is out of town, were
present
Those Interested in the movement
have been proceeding quietly with
their plans, with the apparent purpose
OF Increasing their numbers suffi-
GENTLY to be able to control the situa
ton by joining the Democrats in a
fight on the rules The insurgents"
claim that in the present congress
they need but q Republicans to join
the Democrats in order to bring about
a change in the rules, while in the
Sixty first congress. they say, they will
need but "a Republican members
Those present at the hearings were
Representatives Hepburn and Hub.
bard, Iowa; Campbell, Madison and
Murdoch. Kansas; Townsend and Nc
Laughlin, Michigan; Davis. Lindbergh
and Volstead, Minnesota; Cooper, Mel
son, Esch and Morse, Wisconsin; Eos
ter, Vermont; Ellis Missouri; McKin.
ley and Hayes. California; Gardner
and Lowering. Massachusetts, and Pol
lard, Hinshaw and kinkaid, Nebraska,
and one other whose name was not
obtainable.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-18
eREwsoME MURDER I'M GOTHAM.
Fiendish Killing Of Woman Reveals
Battling Mystery.

New York. Dec. l4-With only the
bloody finger prints Of the murderer
to assist them. The police Sunday
searched the city for some trace OF
the man who committed what now ap-
pears to be one of the most bathing
crimes In the citys criminal history.
His victim, the young woman whose
body was found in padlocked and
barricaded apartment at 237 East
Eleventh street. has not yet been iden-
titled and thorough search Of the
rooms has revealed nothing which Will
aid the police in their task Every
distinguishing mark had been re.
moved from the womans clothing and
pictures had been cut from the frames
and burned, together with several
pieces of paper which may have borne
addresses On every hand there was
to be found evidence of the crafty care
used by the murderer to battle pursuit
The discovery of the crime came
about through the anxiety OF the ian.
itress OF the fiat house to collect rent
for the apartment, nearly two weeks
overdue. When an entrance was
forced, the woman's body, with the
head almost severed, was living on the
bloodsoaked bed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-18
boss RUGf FOUND
GUILTY OF BRIBERY
FORMER POLITICAL LEADER IN
SAN FRANCISCO CONVICTED
ON GRAVE CHARGE.
NEW CAPITAL CASE
TRIALS ARE DENIED
Pennsylvania Graft Convictions Against
Prominent Former Officials Re.
fused by Harrisburg Court-Appeal
to Be Filed Before Higher Judiciary.

San Francisco, Dec 12.-Abraham
Ruef, former political boss of San
Francisco, was convicted of bribery.
The verdict was returned exactly up
on the stroke OF four o'clock when the
deliberations OF the jury had been pro-
longed throughout a period OF "a
hours.
The warnings of Judge William P.
Lawlor and the vigilance of the pc.
lice checked all attempted demonstra-
ton, although the excitement in the
courtroom was so intense that men
We're thrust down into their seats or
held in the grasp Of detectives as they
rose to obtain better view of the
proceedings.
Impressive Scene in Court.
AS the jury filed into the courtroom
and took their seats in the jury box,
Judge Lawlor asked Foreman Nc.
Namara:
Have you gentlemen reached a
yerdict?"
I'VE have" replied the foreman as
he handed a folded slip of paper to
Clerk WEIGH. An impressive silence
followed Attorneys, defendant, spec.
tators. detectives and police held their
breath as the clerk slowly and DELHI.
erately, yet with apparent agitation.
unfolded the paper and then. as every
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-18
'INsURCEATs" START FIGHT
HOUSE MEMBERS
ATTEND CONFERENCE.
Representative Hepburn to Name Com,
mittee to Draft Proposed
Changes in Rules.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE fight for
revision of the rules of the house
of representatives was started at q
meeting OF the so-called insurgents"
attended by 20 Republican representa-
tives. Representative Hepburn Of
Iowa presided and was authorized to
name committee OF five, with him
self chairman, to draft the proposed
amendments to the rules and report
TO the organization on Tuesday night
The insurgents" met in the inter
state and foreign commerce committee
room about eight o'clock and were en-
gagged in considering the various sug.
gestions for more that two hours Mr.
Hepburn said that the various plans
proposed for changing the rules would
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-18
Davis is ACQUITTED
OF RUST|N MURDER.
JURY RETURNS VERDICT OF "NoT
GUILTY" AFTER DELIBERA.
TON OF 10 HOURS.
NINETEEN BALLOTS
NEEDED TO DECIDE
There Will Be No Prosecution of Mrs.
Abbie Rice According to Authority
Case Attracts Attention Because
of Fame of Principals.

Omaha, Neb.. Dec 11.-After 13
hours elaboration the jury in the
case of Charles E. Davis, charged with
the murder, on the morning of Sep.
TENDER 2, of DR.. Frederick 7. Rustin
Thursday agreed upon a verdict of
not guilty.
Two hours later Judge Sears re-
ceived the verdict and ordered the
discharge of the prisoner lie required
10 ballots to reach an agreement The
first ballot stood II to one for acquit-
tai of the charge of murder in the
first degree. The lone juror main
tanned his position for four ballots,
and after that was joined by another
In voting for conviction on a lesser
charge.
Case Attracts Much Attention.
This case has attracted unusual at.
tentfon not only on account of the
prominence of the victim of the kill,
ing. who was one of the leading phy-
sfcians and surgeons of the city, and
the mystery surrounding the TRACE
dy, but because Of the family connec-
tions of the defendant Although him
self holding but minor position in
the First National bank, Davis is the
brother of the vice-president and I'M
Gle of the president, cashier and other
officials of that institution and is re-
lated to men prominent in financial
affairs in New York city. 1t is not
believed that any further prose
cutions will be undertaken In connec-
ton with the killing of DR.. Rustin UNI
less unexpected evidence should be
discovered
Disappointed in Verdict.
County Attorney James P. English,
who conducted the prosecution, was
at his home when called up by tele
phone Thursday and advised of the
verdict
What is the verdict?" he asked
with anxiety.
mot guilty" was the reply. There
was note of disappointment in his
voice as he said:
II thought it was case that de-
manded the most vigorous prosecu
ton and ! exhausted the resources at
my command to give 1t that. Every
thing the state could do to subserve
the ends of justice was done"
will Mrs. Abbie Rice be prosecu-
ted?" was asked
No Prosecution for Mrs. Rice.
well, ! should say not" was the
quick reply.
She will he released. The case
which the state made against Davis
contemplated. If it did not establish
the innocence of the woman as to the
commission of the murder.
Charles E. Davis, the defendant, Is
at the home of his brother, Fred H.
Davis, vice-president of the First Ma
tional bank. Mrs. Rustin, widow OF
Dr. Frederick Rustin, the dead man,
has gone to Haverhill, Mass, to make
her home with her parents
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-18

eye In the courtroom was rireted upon
him. read the words: We. the jury,
find the defendant. Abraham Ruef,
guilty as charged"
Immediately all arose to their feet
There was murmur of approval, but
no demonstration.
At the other end of the counsel
table. near the place where his blood
had dyed the floor deep crimson
red which had been effaced with sand.
paper. sat Francis j. Heney, who ap,
peared In the courtroom for the first
time since the day he was shot
No New Trial in Capitol Cases.
Harrisburg. Pa, Dec PA new
trial was refused to four of the de-.
PENDANTS in the capitol conspiracy
cases Friday by Judge George Kunkle
in the Dauphin county court, before
which the men had been tried. The
defendants are John H. Sanderson.
Philadelphia, the contractor for the
furnishings and decorations in the
$i3,OO0,0OO capitol; James M. Shu.
maker. Johnstown, who was superin.
tendent OF the board of public grounds
and buildings during the period of the
furnishing of the building; William p.
Snyder. Spring City, former auditor
general OF the state, and William L..
Matthews former state treasurer. These
men. with Joseph NJ Huston, Philadel.
phta, the architect of the great build.
Ing, were charged with conspiracy to
cheat and defraud the state in con.
nectton with furnishing and decorating
the capitol, but Huston secured a
severance and his trial has not yet
come up
Tried and Convicted.
The four defendants were tried last
spring and were convicted as charged.
They immediately appealed for new
trial, but argument was not heard un.
I'll after the Dauphin county court had
disposed OF a second conspiracy trial
in which the defendants in the first
case were also among the accused and
were acquitted.
Several other defendants, of whom
there were IA in all, remain to be
tried. One defendant died and an
other was removed to sanitarium
having broken down mentally during
his trial
The capitol scandal is one of the
outcomes OF the political revolution In
Philadelphia in 1905 following which
Democratic state treasurer was
elected. He discovered and made pub
lie alleged Irregularities and the pros.
ecutiOns followed