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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
TRYING TO DECIDE
CAUSE OF A DEATH
Inquest Over Body of Cyriel earlier
Is Postponed by Coroner
j. +. Rose.

Coroner ]. F. Rose has postponed
until tomorrow evening the inquest
to determine the cause of the death
of Cyriel Carrier. who expired at the
Moline city hospital Sunday morn
ing. Shortly before midnight Satur-
day CARRIER was struck by a street
car in Moline between First and Sec
ond streets, on the Third avenue line.
His body was dragged so feet. There
was pool of blood between the rails
where earlier was lying when he
was hit by the car. The police the
DRY is that he was assaulted and rem
dered insensible and that he was in
the latter condition when the car
struck him. The CorOner's jury IS
seeking to decide whether he died
from the wounds he sustained in the
supposed fight or from the injuries
received in being hit by the car.
Friends say they saw earlier in the
A. c. Hanson saloon, on Forty-sixth
street. this city, at II o'clock Sat
urday night. The report is that he
was with six other men at the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
BIG SUITS FOLLOW
THREE ACCIDENTS
Total of $50, 900 Asked in Action Be
gun i'm Rock Island Circuit
Court.

Praecipes and declarations in
three large damage suits were fled
in the Office of the circuit clerk this
afternoon by the firm of Kenworthy
& Kenworthy. Both grow out of ac-
cidents which occurred in East Mo-
line. In two of them the Moline,
East Moline & WATERFOWL Electric
railway. the Rock Island road, and
the Burlington road are named as
the joint defendants Louise StOfft
of Moline sues for 100000 as the
result of injuries she sustained Sept.
9 in jumping off an interurban car
when a passenger saw a train com
ing towards the car foolishly yelled
Jump" Her husband, Jacob
Stofft. sues for $4,000. The other
suit is against the Rock Island road
and Pelegie De Scheppers. eXecutriX
for the estate of her deceased hus-
band. August. is the plaintiff. She
sues for 10000. Her husband was
run down and killed while crossing
the tracks Aug. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
LIQUOR CURE HOME
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Defective FIue Causes Serious Blaze
at Neal Institute, DaV-
export.

defective fue caused a loss Of
$1,000 to the Neal liquor cure institute
building at S25 Farnham street. Dav-
export AT 1926 this morning, the fire
being discovered by the janitor. The
attic and third story of the building
were damaged
Yesterday afternoon at 4:2o the local
department was called to 1905 Fourth
avenue, where bedclothinS had been
set afire by ashes from Cigarej The
place is occupied by David DeSmet.
The damage amounts to about s..
At o'clock this morning a call was
received from 91S Eighth avenue,
where a fire was caused by SPARKS
from the chimney. The house is own
ed by John Kimbel and is occupied by
John Hunter, colored The damage
was nominal
This afternoon at 2:40 sparks from
a chimney caused a blaze on the roof
Of the WeyerhaeuseT and Denhman
Office building at Second street and
Fourth avenue. Nominal damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Booster and No. &c Camps of
Modern Woodmen Hold
Annual Meeting.
HINCKLEY HEADS FORMER
Van Calder $3.50, Royal Neighbors,
and st. Paul Lodge, knights of
Pythias, Elect Also.

The second annual election of
Booster camp, No. 1343, Modern
Woodmen of America, was held last
night. and F. o. Van Calder was re-
elected past consul and H. F. Hinck-
ley was reelected consul. Other Of
ficers were elected as follows.
Advisor-O. l.. Fulmer.
Banker. F. Rankin.
Clerk-Charles Harris.
Escort-George p. Garrison.
Watchman-S. F. Parker.
Sentry-H H. Hoffman.
Physicians-Drs. ]. r. Hollow
bush. A. \. Mueller and F. A. Soule.
Manager (three years)-E. E.
Potter
Deputy-H. c. Fulmer.
Camp &c, VI. W. A.
Camp %. NJ. W. A, held its annual
election last evening. The following
were chosen:
Consul-M. T. Stevens.
Adviser-H. II. Hoffman.
Past consul-W. A. Lovett.
Clerk-E. F. Johnson.
Banker-C. F. Huthmaker.
ESCORT. w. Hudson.
Watchman-C. T. Kane.
Sentry-E. S. Glow.
Nanager-Rev. II. W. Reed.
Deputy William Noss.
Physicians-Drs. F. ID. Paul. S. B.
Hall, J. c. Souders and NJ. J. O'Hern.
VanGaIder Camp, II. y. A.
The first annual election of Van
Calder camp. No. 6639. Royal Neigh
bors of America. was held last even
ing at Maths hall and Miss Nora
Ryan was elected as oracle. The or
ganiZatiOn of the camp was COM
pleted late in November, and the
meetings will be held on the second
and fourth Mondays of each month.
The other officers were elected as
follows:
Vice oracle-Miss Gertrude Bleu-
er.
Receiver-Miss Carrie Young.
Recordcr-Miss Grace Appleby.
ChanceIIor-Mr f. r. Sample.
Inner sentinel - Miss Mamie
Swanson.
MarshalI-Mrs. Sarah Hughes.
Outer sentinel - Miss Mildred
Hoppe.
Manager-Charles Harris.
PnNSlClanS-DGS. II. II. DdIl, r. A.
SouIe and Hada NJ. Burkhart.
Delegate TO state convention
Miss Genevieve Camper; alternate,
Miss Katherine Cess.
st. Paul Lodge. n. y.
St Paul lodge. 1O7, Knights of Pyth-
las. met last night and elected Of
ficers as follows:
Chancellor ommander-William
II. Lamont
Vice chancellor. T. began.
Prelate-Frank Larson.
Master of finance and keeper of
records and seals-S. r. Wright.
Master of Exchequer-Sam Ryer-
son.
Master of work-F. D. Olson.
Master al arms-Fred Larson.
Inner guard-John StrOehle.
Outside guard-Frank Bodell.
Trustee for three years d.
Olson.
These officers will be installed at
the first meeting in January.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
IN THE MARKETS

Chicago. Dec. 13.-Following are the
quotations on the market today:
Wheat.
December. SOS. 81 90&4, 9ii4.
May. 95Ia. 95s4. 95as, 9512.
July. 927s, 93ls. 9224, SO.
Corr.
December. 1875. 452s. -. 45.
May. AIS. 4714. 4G7s. A..
July, AIS, IS. 479s, 475s.
Oats.
December. 31f4. 311a. 31H. 315S.
May. 30 Is. "a, 33s1. "a.
July. SO "a, 337s, 1874. 1875
Pork.
January. 1860. 1890, 1865, 1887.
May, 1910, 1877. 17.70, 1871
Lard.
January. 1000. 1017. 1000. 1915.
May. 9.S2. 9.97. $50, 9.92.
Ribs.
January. 9.75. 900. 975. 9.S7.
May. 942, 9.55. $40. 9.55.
Receipts today-Wheat 80. corn So,
oats 313. hogs 10000. cattle 1900,
sheep 10000
Estimated receipts Wednesday -
Hogs $4,000.
Hog market opened loo lower. Hogs
eft over $1,000. Light 7.5C6 $50, mix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

states attorney. They confessed to
have stolen a watch from L. P. Harson
several months ago after enticing the
old man into their home in the west
end of the city. They were fined 500
and costs each and they went to jail.
Frank Nickels and Frank Golden,
who stole some harness in Moline sew
eral months ago, plead guilty this af-
ternoon and were fined $50 and costs
each by Judge Olmsted. They went
to Jail for about two and half months
each
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Young Peoples Branch.

The Young Peoples branch held
meeting last evening al the home of
Miss Emma Petit, 314 Ninth street
The business session was followed by
Z snort program. Miss AJ<rtle sum
mers and Mrs. Robert Hoffman read
ing Christmas stories and Miss
Emma Petit and Bert Plough gave
a vocal duet and there was music
by the members. The society will
hold its next meeting Jan. Is at the
home of Miss Grace Wood. 337 Tenth
avenue, and Miss Hazel Kolls will be
the leader. A short social time fol-
lowed and refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Dec. 13.-Followine are the quota
tons on the local market today:
Live Poultry-Old hens 1Oc. springs
15c to 17c per pound. ducks lOc per
pound; geese &c 10 1Oc; turkeys 1Gc
per pound.
Fresh eggs, CSC.
Potatoes. per bushel, 4Uc.
Butter, dairy CSC 20 29c; creamery
32c.
Lard-13c 20 lie.
Onions, 75c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Forward Society Meeting.

The Forward society of Grace
Lutheran church held a business and
social meeting last evening with Rev
!. o. Nothstein, 627 Forty-fourth
street. Routine business was trans
acted and social hour followed dur
ing which refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
LOYAL Mems League.

The Loyal Mems league of Me-
mortal Christian church met last
evening ar the home of f. II. Pietch-
er, 100 Fourteenth street. The nom
mating committee reported, and the
officers will be voted for at the next
meeting. After the business session
had been finished there was a socia!
hour, during which there was a mu'
steal program given. Refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Feed and Fuel.

Corn. per bushel, 45c and Coo.
oats. soc.
Forage-Timothy hay. SIG to $3.50:
clover hay. SIS; straw, So.
wood-s4.5O per load.
Coal-Lump. per Dusnel, 15c; slack.
&C.
Sales on Market square IN last "a
hours:
Oats. three loads al 3Oc and 31c.
Corn, 10 loads at 43c and 45c.
Hay, one load at SIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
THE SWINE OR THE FLowERr

THE SWINE OR THE FLOwERg
All me- l saw 4 huge and loathsome sty,
Wherein a drove OF wallowing swine
were barred,
whose banquet shocked the nostril and
the eye;
hen spoke a voice, Behold the source
of lardi"
fed, and saw field that seemed at first
One glistening mass of roses pure and
white,
With dewy buds mid dark green foliage
nursed;
And, as l fingered DER the lovely sight,
The summer breeze, that cooled that
Southern scene,
Whispered, Behold the source of
COTTOLENE"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

al her home. Five hundred was the
game. Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Dollear
of Watertown gave a number of mu-
steal numbers. The hostess served
nice lunch and the afternoon was
much enjoyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Daughters of Covenant.

The Daughters of the Covenant of
the First Methodist church held a
very pleasant meeting last evening
with Mrs. Charles Myers. 1S2O12
Second avenue. The regular lesson
program was given followed by a So
ctal time and refreshments were
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Ends Winters troubles.

To many, winter is a season OF trou-
BILE. The frost bitten toes and fingers,
chapped hands and lips, chilblains. cold
sores, red and rough skins, prove this.
But .uch troubles fly before Bucklen's
Arm "a salve. A trial convinces. Great
est healer Of burns. boils, piles, cuts.
sores, eczema and sprains. Only 25c at
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
South Park Ladies' Aid.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
South Park chapel will hold its reg
ular business and social meeting
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. J. Russ, zoos Tenth avenue.
The meeting time is changed from
Dec 80 to this date
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

ed and butchers 7.50d7.90. good heavy
Asa 80. rough heavy 1854 7.65.
Cattle market opened zoe lower.
Sheep market opened 1oc TO 15c
lower.
Hogs at Omaha 5000. cattle 1000
Hogs at Kansas City 5000, cattle IS
o0O.
Hog market closed 25c lower. Bulk
sales 7.55M765, light 1904 no. mixed
and butchers 7.35mT75. good heavy
1885, 10. rough heavy 7.3507.5o.
Cattle market closed weak.
Sheep market closed weak.
Liverpool opening cablcs-Whcat b
TO y lower. corn = lower.
Liverpool closing-Wheat Is TO >
lower. corn Is lower TO Is higher.
orthwcstern receipts Minneapolis,
today go. last week 239. last year 1913:
Duluth. today 1o5, last week 1S5, last
year 1O4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Joseph O'Meara. professor of dra-
matte art at the college of music at
Cincinnati. and one of the foremost
readers. gave a program of readings
in the library of the Villa de Chan
tai Sunday afternoon to a large and
interested audience. He read The
White Swan" King Robert of Cfc-
lily" and David Garrick," a comedy
In several acts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Musicale at Settlement.

The Misses Gertrude Don and
Mango. Kohn will give musicale at
the West End Settlement Thursday
evening, complimentary to the mem
bers of the settlement and their par
ents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

week good program is prepared
for with three daily sessions.
Another at woodruff.
Woodruff, Ill, Dec. 13.-( Spe-
ciaD THE Henry county farmers
will hold their branch institute hear
Thursday, Friday and Saturday OF
this week, the main speakers being
the same as those appearing earlier
in the week at the Rock Island coun-
~ institute and the Henry county
meeting at Cambridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Funeral Of Mrs. Christina Larson.

The funeral Of Mrs. Christina Lar
son will be held tomorrow afternoon
at > o'clock from the late residence
1921 Glenhurst court. with services
at $50 at the First swedish Luther
an church, conducted by Rev. :. C..
Hagglund Burial will be in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
CALENDARS FOR 1911.
Now Free to Ladies,

Neat calendars for 1911 are now
ready for free distribution to the
ladies at the Beal Tailoring COM
pany, Illinois theatre building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

DiStiilcrS Help.

The idea that the meeting was 10 re-
solve Itself entirely into one for the
commission form of government was
eTeCtually squclChed, after the Sim
mons address, by W. +. Hull. VINO
pledged all of PeOria's brewing and
distling men as class d. members.
The organization will start with 1000
members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
ENTER PLEAS OF GUILTY

Fred and Selma ROSberg Are FIned
in the County Court.
Fred and Selma ROsberg appeared
before Judge r. ". Olmsted in the
county court this afternoon and plead
guilty to charges Of larceny which had
been lodged against them by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Colonial Card Club.

Mrs. T. Fl. Dolly. 931 Twentieth
street, was the hostess yesterday af-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
COMMITTEE TAKES
TIME ON L0RIMER
CONTINUED from Page one.)
Illinois Legislature from LaSall
Scnatc Took II Up.

As a result of the charges and sub
sequent indictments Senator Shelby
NJ. Cullom introduced resolution in
the United States senate asking an
early and complete investigation Of
the election of Senator Lorimcr. On
Sept. is the senatorial investigating
committee convened in Chicago. The
formal charges of bribery were pre-
scented by the Legislative Voters
league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
INSTITUTE BEGINS
Rock Island County Farmers in
Annual Gathering at Port
Byron.
SESSION AT WOODMEN HALL
Theodore Smith Reads a Paper on
THE Care and Feeding
of Horses"

Port Byron, Dec. 13.-(SpeciaD-
The opening session of the annual
Rock Island County Farmers institute
was deferred from this morning till
this afternoon because of the failure
of many of those expected at Port
Byron TO arrive in time. The meeting
is held in Woodmen hall
The opening exercises, including the
address of welcome by Mayor a. G..
Brewster of Port Byron, response by
w. II. GToh, president of the institute,
and the invocation by Rev. Walter
Rundin of Port Byron, were held this
afternoon, the program beginning at
100. Reports of secretaries and Off
GERS were briefly reviewed.
Theodore Smith delivered an ad-
dress on the subject, The Care aud
Feeding Of Farm Horses" The insti-
tute will continue through tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Henry county institute.

Cambridge. H., Dec. lS.-(Spe-
ciaD-The Henry county farmers
institute will be held here Wednes-
day. Thursday and Friday of this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Asks Parcels Post.

A renewal of the previous recon-
mendation for a limited parcel post
service on rural routes is made. Mr.
Hitchcock expresses the hope that con-
gress will authorize the delivery on
rural routes of parcels weighing as high
al II pounds. This scheme can be put
into operation with. little. if any ex-
pense, to the government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
CUT THE DEFICIT.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

savings banks. \ trial of the new
system WIZ be made. beginning Jan. /.
1911. at one postoffice in leach state
and territory of the union. The amount
by congress for this trial
was 100000. All of the Offices Sc
lected for the trial are of the second
class. wage earners being particularly
benefited
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
TO RAISE PEORIA
Business Men in Move to Elm
mate the Backsliders and
Knockers.
BIG MEETING AT COLISEUM
Nearly All Organizations Pledged to
Aid the New Association of
Commerce.

Peoria, Ill, Dec 13.-Hundreds of
enthusiastic public-spirited men crowd
ed the great Coliseum last night to
inaugurate the movement for the
emancipation of Peoria from the
hands of the sluggards. backsliders
and knockers and launch once for all
a movement for progress, for unity of
purpose, and for a great Peoria.
Chairman Bethard had been busy for
several days accepting memberships
and even before the meeting was called
to order by Chairman y. S Long the
membership of the new association of
commerce had gone beyond that of the
commercial club in its palmiest days.
1t was 500 before d. S. Long raped
the gavel for order. The body of the
building was well filled. On the stage
sat 90 or 80 of the presidents. chair
men or appointed representatives of
as many Peoria institutions.
Is Forward Movement.
In turning the Craftsmanship over TO
D. H. Bethard, Presiding Officer ID. s.
Long said:
The fight of tonight is not back
" al u. DuL OllN diu- " e d. t IiOl Nv III y
for yesterday, but for tomorrow. And
tomOrrow's opportunities must be real
lied. The evolution of every American
city proceeds on iCgical plans. The
plan for this great organization will be
read here tonight and if approved as
presented will launch the greatest en-
terprise ever promoted in any city"
Frank T. Miller nomintcd D. II. Beth
ard as permanent chairman and mis-
election was unanimous. He explained
the purpose OF the meeting and intro
duced Secretary Robert G. Mcclure Of
the Indianapolis association. Mcclure
has taken much interest in the Peoria
charter and passed his opinion upon il
before it was presented 10 the meeting.
He created a roar of applause III men
tioning bridge building.
Chicago state Fair Building.
Francis T. Simmons, wee president
of the Chicago Association Of Com
merce made the most forcefUl address
of the evening. in it he made the an
nouncemen1 that the Chicago AssOcia-
ton of Commerce viii build a Chica-
go building on the state fair grounds
at Springfield.
The building will house the exhibits
of Chicago merchants and manUfactur-
ers and will cost about $4,000. Mr..
Simmons said the erection of the new
building would be the first step in
to unite fhe business inter
ests of Chicago and those Of the lead
ing cities of Illinois outside of the met
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Hogs at Omaha 5000. cattle 1000
Hogs at Kansas City 5000, cattle IS
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-04-29

she smelt the poison on hr. Breckiein's
hands. She said IL was the same odor
that emanated from the hands OF Mr..
Swope. Prosecutor Conkling asked that
the jury be permitted to smell Mr.:
Brecklein's hands. The court refused
20 grant the request.
Thomas H. Swope, jr., was called as
the next witness. Telling of his finding
the capsules. Mr.. Swope said;
'On December 1e, while walking
down Pleasant street in Independence.
1 saw DR.. Hyde approaching me. a
block from me he crossed the street.
Just after he stepped off the side
walk he dropped something and stepped
on it. A second time he repeated the
action.
When chs passed on I went to the
point where the articles had been
dropped and found a broken capsule IN
the snow. / put it in my pocket.
Going home showed the capsules to
Miss Van Nuys and my mother. / no.
ticed peculiar smell about my hands.
1t was like burned almonds. Miss Van
Mugs smelt them when l called her at
tention to it, f<
Three or four weeks later I recalled
I had smelt the odor before-it was
that OF cyanide of potassium"
Mr.. Swope. who worked in a mine in
Tonopah, New, in 1907, and lost his
right arm there, testified he used oya-
hide in testing gold. and was familiar
Accompanied by John @. Paxton. an
executor of the Swope estate, Mr..
Swope said, he returned to the place
where the capsules were dropped. and
there found a fragment from three
up and placed IN an envelope.
Mr.. Paxton took the capsules %
Chicago, and scientists reported there
was cyanide in them.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-04-29
rHE HERAD.REPuBLcAN City urAH FRDA

the National Bank of North America.
Charles W. Morse's bank.
Mr.. Klein said the $500, 600 check was
deposited to the account OF Otto HeinEe
& Co. and was drawn against.
Mr.. Stanchfield. Heinze's counsel,
wanted to know why Mr.. Wise did not
show the other loans OF October IA.
The prosecutor started to do so, but
the court stopped him. Mr.. Klein said
he made the $4,000 loan OF october 10
on Heinze's personal authorization aft
er Klein had talked with Max Schultse,
who asked for the loan.
A letter from Comptroller of the Cur
rency Ridgely to Heinze as president
of the Mercantile National bank, dated
August is, 1907, was read into the rec
ord. The letter called attention to the
loan of $4,000 TO Otto Heinze & Co.
as in excess by $780, OF the amount
permitted by the national banking
laws. 1t also contained a demand to
make good a deficit OF $4,000 In the
banks reserve.
On August 81, Heinze wrote the
comptroller, stating that the account
with Heinze & Co. was reduced to $780,
600. Mr.. Klein testified that the Heinze
company's debt to the bank on that
date was $4,000.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-04-29
DR.. HYDE DOES NOT
LIKE PRISON LIFE
Continued from Page one.)


Judge Latshaw at the close of court
Wednesday night was severe disap-
Dointment 10 Mrs. HyGs. She slept lit
tie last night, and was at the Jail early
today waiting to see her husband. She
was not permitted to enter the jail, but
Or. Hyde was allowed to meet her in
the court room an hour before court
opened.
Jurors Kept IN Ignorance.
None OF the jurors, IL Is believed,
knows DR.. Hyde has been placed In Jail.
He was sitting beside his wife when
as he has each day since the trial
started.
Attorney Walsh requested that Hugo
Brecklein be recalled to the witness
stand.
isn't cyanide of potassium used in
serDally In quantities OF one grain for
cases of acute rheumatism, for cleaning
silverware. for dropping Into the eye,
etc." asked Mr.. Walsh.
att in," replied Mr.. Brecklein.
Isn't 1t used for rempving nitrate of
Silver?'
''The medical books say it is, but I
never sold any for that use"
Mr.. Walsh attempted to show that
cyanide was put to many more common
uses.
the poison so few times he could only
refer the attorney to what the books
said.
Prosecutor Conkling asked Mr.. Breck-
lein to put some wet cyanide on his
hands.
Walsh Protested.
Attorney Walsh launched upon a Wig
orOus protest against the court permit
ting the witness to make such an exhi-
bitiOn. He said it was for the purpose
of extending the evidence of Miss Lou
K. Van Noys, nurse, who testified yes
terday that she smelled cyanide on the
hands of Thomas II. SwOpe on Deem
Der IS, after he had handled some cap
sules dropped by DR.. Hyde. Mr.. Walsh