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The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

ported by Alderman Seraphine that
the applications of Clyde Mcdonald,
and Koski and Harder be accepted
and license granted upon proper filing
of bond, and that the liquor license
bond of John Pluth be approved.
Carried.
Moved ty Alderman White. sup
ported by Alderman James that the
city attorney be instructed to prepare
proper resolutions for purpose of bond
ing the city for S30,OOO.OO. Carried.
Moved by Alderman James, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi that the
city clerk. Supt. of light and water
and the street commissioner take an
inventory of all the city property.
Carried.
Moved by Alderman White support
ed by Alderman Cosgrove that the
council adjourn until Monday, March
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

/ stand on platform of re-
apportionment, fair and equal tax
alton and laws by the people. y
Extract from the prediction
promises of each and every senator
and representative now in St. Paul
who by his action on the reap
portionment measure and taxation
laws is making of himself pre-
varicator of the most collosal type
"a liar we might say.
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

CONGRESSMAN MILLER of this
district showed what kind of stuff
he was made of when the vote on
Canadian reciprocity was taken
and he voted for it. Those other
self-sty1ed Minnesota progress
sivess," Davis, Lindbergh, Steen-
erson and Hammond voted against
it. Take your hat off to Miller.
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10
Notice

Jos. Rothman has been made the
agent of J. Bedford and is author
lied to collect all accounts due and
pay all bills outstanding against J.
Bedford. Ali those indebted to me
or have bills against me will please
call on him as soon as possible.
]. BEDFORD.
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

Mr.. Kennedys advent on the Yer
million, he has expended SOS, 900
in acquiring property and doing
exploration work. The company
has additional capital to the extent
of SIS, 900. 1t is estimated that on
the group of properties named
above SOO,OOO tons of ore has been
shown up with diamond drills and
Judging by the way work is pro-
crossing more will be shown shortly
by means of shafts now being sunk
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

A MAN in Duluth has been found
who claims he lived on six cents a
day. For his frugality aud other
traits he will be deported to Ger
many. Instead of deporting, Du-
luth should engage him to instruct
its citizens how to combat the
high cost of living" He has
the renowned A. P. Cook schedule
of "cheapliving" skinned mile.
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10
18th, at o'clock p. m. Carried.
IvER visited JR.
City Clerk.
Order Limiting Time to File Claims,
and for Hearing Thereon,

Order Limiting Time to File Claims.
and for Hearing Thereon,
State of Minnesota T., p.o,>o.o Co,,rt
County of ST. Louis % III riooa'e
In the Matter of the Estate of Andrew
Peterson, Decedent.
Letters of administration this day having been
granted to Annie Peterson, of Winton, Minnesota.
IT is ORDERED That the time within which
all creditors of the above named decedent may
present claims against his estate in this court be-
and the same hereby is, limited to six months
from and after the date hereof; and that Tuesday
the 5th day of September 1911, at ten o'clock
in the Probate Court Rooms at the Court House
at Duluth in said County, be, and the here
for hearing upon the examination, adjustment
and allowance of such claims as shall be present
ed within the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the publication
of this order in The Ely Miner as provided by
law.
Dated, Duluth, MINI March Sd, 1911.
(SeaD S. w. G1LPlN,
A. J. THOMAS, Judge of Probate.
Attorney for Administrators. $40 3-24
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

surgical field, he gradually with
drew and has lived a retired life for
several years. He has served the
city as mayor aud alderman and
the district as senator. DIR. Mayo
will be missed.
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL,
CITY OF ELY.
Ely. Mimi. March 7th. 1911

Ely. Minn.. March 7th. 1911.
The regular meeting of the city
council was called to order at s
O'Clock P. M. by Mayor Knutson.
Roll-call: Present, Aldermen Sera-
phine. White, James, Maxi and Cos
grove. Absent, Aldermen, Banovetz.
Moved by Alderman white, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi that
the minutes of the previous meeting
be approved as read. Carried.
Communications from the County
Auditor with reference to the return
and final payment of bond No. for
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10
Episcopal Services

Episcopal services will be held at
the Swedish church Thursday
evening, March 10, to which all
are invited. Rev. Collier of Du-
luth will have charge of the SER
vices.
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

100000 Of the state loan to the state,
and the offer of D. Silk Iron & Metal
Co., of 100000 for all the old machin-
cry already loaded, was read.
Moved by Alderman James, sup
ported by Alderman Seraphine that
the communication from the County
Auditor be.accepted and filed and the
matter of sale Of old machinery be re-
ferred to the finance committee with
power to act.
Report of Owen w. Parker, Health
Officer showing the number of births
for the month of Feb. 1911, to have
| been fourteen, and the number of
deaths to have been four, was read.
Moved by Alderman White, sup
ported by Alderman Seraphine that
the report of the health officer be ac-
cepted and filed. Carried.
The finance committee reported
that they had examined the following
bills and pay-rolls against the city
and find them to be correct recon-
mending that the same be allowed and
paid. tO-wit:
Payroll of City officers $713. 33
Payroll of Engineers & firemen
at plant. sol. 10
Payroll of Street labor 276. Is
d. & I. r. r. Co., Freight, ex-
press and toll .......... S5.1
G. Fl. Baribeau, Stenographer
| in court cases 11,0O
A. J. Thomas. Legal services
for the month of Feb. 1911 5000
Northwestern Oil &IGrease Co.,
Cylinder oil ............ .........-. ..... 1922
Westinghouse Electric Equip
ment Co., Meters ............ 68.24
Albert Kolstad. Final payment
on contract 1874. Is
Ely Miner. Stationery and
printing $3.50
o. w. Parker. H. O., Fumigat-
ing charges for JAM, Feb,
and March 1926
Alexander Wagner, Nurse at
quarantine hospital ....... 42.OO
Miller Davis Printing Co., Book
and stationery ........ ~. 80
Oliver Iron Mining Co., Fire
brick and supplies 1912
A. ]. Fenske, Supplies ................. 2.65
Total S2277. OF
JOHN E., COSGROVE,
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AOooi .-----.---- .------.----
JOHN E. COSGROV
JACOB MAXI,
J. H. WHITE.

Finance Committee.
Moved by Alderman Seraphine sup
ported by Alderman James that the
report be accepted and filed and the
city clerk be instructed to draw orders
on the city treasurer for the various
amounts. Carried.
Moved by Alderman White sup
ported by Alderman Cosgrove that
the following resolution be adopted.
viz; Be it hereby resolved that the
following named qualified voters serve
as judges of the city election to be
held on the 4th day of April, A. D.,
1911. 1st ward, j. A. Rothman, j.
M. Brown and John Columbo, and the
polling place to be in the city hall in
the room used by the Ely Fire Depart
ment. End ward, N. G.. Erickson,
Eugene Ste Marie and Herman Pete,
and the polling place to be in the
rear of basement of building known
as the Opera House. 3rd ward, J. D.
Conan, Martin Skala and John Dins-
more, and the polling place TO be In
the building known as the Kotchevar
building. Carried.
The liquor license applications of
Clyde Mcdonald to sell intoxicating
liquors for period of one year from
the 4th day of March, 1911 to the 3rd
dav of March. 1912, in the lower front
room of the building located on lot l,
block 4. Crane'e rearrangement of the
original plat of Ely, and Matt Koski
and George Harder to sell intoxicat-
ing liquors for a period of one year
from the 2lst day of March. 1911, to
the Goth day of March, 1912, in the
lower front room of the building
located on lot. 1, block IA, original
plat of Ely together with the liquor
license bond of John Pluth. was read.
Moved by Alderman White, sup
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

The columns of the MINER are open TO the
public for the dicussion OF affairs OF pubic
nature Anything tending towards the personal
or slanderous will not be published under any
condition. We invite communications OF a
public nature and only request that you sign
your name-not necessarily for publication but
as a guarantee of good faith. Write and get 1t to
this office not later than Thursday noon
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

IT now comes out that the firm
who has the contract for printing
government envelopes donated
$40, 900 to the campaign fund at
the last election.
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

THE man in Miller, S. D. who
killed himself because his dinner
was cold will probably not suffer
on that account any more. Piping
hot, will be no name for it.
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10
ROAD FUND
Commissioners Divide the
Road Jackpot"

The county commissioners Tues
dayapportioned the road and bridge
fund for the several districts as
follows:
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10

ONE thing that can be said in
favor of the Harem skirt over the
hobble. A woman has a chance to
kick
The Ely miner., 1911-03-10
Out.

"He's out good deal nights, isn't
he?" "He was last night. l won a
hundred from him."-EXchange.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
MRS.LUCY VANHORN
DIED AT TOMAHAWK
Was Widow Of VIM. vanhorn--other
Notes from Tomahawk from Regu-
lar Correspondent.

Mrs. Lucy Va1horn, widow cf VII.
liam vanhorn. died at her home at
Tomahawk on Wednesday might, Sept.
8, at 1915 O'clock of tuberculosis.
She was 80 years old on August Z.
She is survived by the following chill
dren, her husband having died about
= years ago: john, Daniel, Sadie,
Curtis, Theodore and Blanche, all at
home, the youngest being aboat 8
years of age. Surviving also are the
following brothers and sisters: John
Gano and Mrs. Jane Stanley, of Tcana-
hawk; Bert Gano, of Dry Run; also
Two brothers In the west and enc sis.
ter near Charles Town. The funeral
was held Friday morning at O'Clock
st the house and interment In the
cemetery at Central chapel, near
GanotoWa.
Mrs. G. l.. Hedges and children re-
turned home on Sunday after having
spent the past week visiting friends
in Hedgesvilie
Miss Ethel Saville returned to her
home near Cannon Hill on Sunday
alfter having spent several days at the
home CT her uncle, Mr.. G. l.. Hedges.
Mr.. r. B. Stuckey, of Columbus,
Ohio, is visiting his father, Mrs.
Daniel Stuckey.
Mr.. Alva Albright and family spent
Sunday at Mr.. ]. w. Armbruster's.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hedges and Mr..
and Mrs. Trone Hedges and daughter
Marie, spen t Sunday at the horne OF
Mr.. Edgar Wood at Back Greek Valley
Orchard.
Miss May Hedges was visiting Miss
Ruth Hedges on Sunday.
Miss Mamie Tederick Is visiting
friends at WilliamspCrt.
Mr.. Robert Saville was business
caller In our village ONT day this week.
Mr.. Geo Moler, OF Hedgesville. vqlt
In our village ON Wednesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
MISS FR|SKEY WEEDS,
Mr.. STEWART FRY
Quiet Home Wedding .sday at
Brides Home on West
Race Street.

Miss Bertha Friskey and Mr.. Stew.
art Peery, this city, were quietly
married Thursday at O'Clock at
the brides home, Rev. c. w. Hutsler,
Of Williamspert, uncle of the bride,
officiating Only the immediate fam
lies of the contracting parties ant
Some intimate friends were present
at the ceremony. Pretty floral decora.
tions were arranged for the oe-
casion. The bride was attired in a
handsome blue rnessaline gown with
pearl trimmings. Her going-away
dress was black broadcloth
Numerous wedding gifts have teeu
received
The happy couple left on B. &
o. train No IA for wedding trip to
Atlantic City. going thence to points
of interest in Canada, and home BY
way of Niagara Falls. On their re
turn in about two weeks they win re
size here, and in the near future in
their own home.
Miss Friskey is the daughter of Mrs
Catherine and the late Theodore
lsriskey, corner of West Race street
and Boyd avenue. For several years
she was a stenngrapher in Mr.. x
Poole's law office. She is beloved by
her friends for her charm of mannei
and sweetness of disposition, and Is
universally esteemed. Mr.. Peery il
the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Peery
residing near this city. He Is rising
young contractor and builder and |:
popular and respected. Many friends
Of the young couple win join in ex
tending congratulations and besi
Wishes
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
HANDIHoE IN BIG LEAGUE.
Former Martinsburg Player sWiII co
With New York Americans.

All Haadibce formerly left fielder
for Martinsburg. in the days Of Kay,
Sterzer. I.aughlin and others, is want.
ed by Hal Chase, manager of the New
York Yankees, and the Washington
Herald this morning says that the
former Martinsburg star with probably
be signed for the big show. OF Handi-
Doe, the Herald says. "Handiboe is
about the best outfielder in the Dis
trict. Fast on the bases, good
sticker, sure fielder, and possessing
knowledge of the game, AL stands a
good chance to make good with lit
tie experience AL is willing worker.
and with the Highlaaders he will be
given ample time to get the nervous
cess ont of his system"
"Yum" Moreland, who played center
for Martinsburg several years ago, is
also climbing in the baseball world.
or "Yum," the Herald says: Yum"
Moreland, the former crack outfielder
OF the Cornell and Ninth teams. Is
back in town after a successful season
In the Tri-State League. "Yun" went
TO Wilmington from the Underwater
League, and hit the ball hard in the
bigger circuit. His fielding was good,
and it would net be surprising to see
him way up when next year rolls
around.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
NEW Off GERS
FOR THE W. CO.. i.
Miss Eleanor Dukehart Reelected
President-New Department Sup
erintendents Appointed.

The regular meeting of the w. G..
7. Y was held last evening at the
y. M, G. A. building.
Miss Eleanor Dukehart was elected
delegate to the State w. G. T. u. con
yentisn that meets at MoundsviTle
September 26-2S.
The annual election of officers was
held and the Following persons were
elected: President. Miss Eleanor
pitkekart; vice-president. Miss Julia
Staubly; recording secretary, Mrs
G. w Link: corresponding secretary
Miss Frances Willard; treasurer, Mrs.
Seweu Cunningham
Tie following department superin.
tendents were appointed for the year.
Flower Mission Mrs. r. X. Weller
Literature Mrs. Eta Ashcom. Medal
contestants. Homer Trees. Anti
narcotic and scientific temperance
Instructive DR.. Virginia Mccune
PlessAIrs, Guy Hetzel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
WOULDN'T STAND A THRAsHlNe.
Boy Whipped by Father 80 Years Ago
Back Home Again.

Mr.. Henry Brantner, native of Duff
fields, now of Galveston, Texas, Is
visiting his brother, Mr. c. W. Bra7t-
ner. at Shenandoah Junction, and
other relatives in this section includ-
ing mis- sister, Mrs. J. r. Show. in
Shepherdstogin. Thirty-seven years
ago Mr. Brantner, then Roy at his
home at Dlffields, was the victim Of
a parental whipping. we'll laid on. He
announced that he would not stand
for thrashing and that he would run
away soon afterward he put out for
distant parts. and none of the family
has seen him since, until he dropped
off the train at Shenandoah Junction
few weeks ago and huated up his
Einaciks. Ills RELATIVES are glad 20
see him again and he IS mich pleased
10 be on nis old atampng ground 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
Notice to the Public.

Having been appointed by the Ber-
kelley County Court as sealer OF
weights and measures for Berkeley
county, / hereby notify all persons
selling on the streets or public mar
kets of the county to bring their
weights and measures to me for in
spection. Otherwise l viii be com
PEELED to charge double price for this
service.
JOHN A. BIRD.
All West Martin ST.,
MartiEshurg ". Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
BABY sMoTHERED TO DEATH.
Mother on Visit to Parents Finds
Baby Dead In Bed.

Frances Elizabeth, the 6-moaths-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Linton, northwest of this city, was
found dead in bed Thursday afternoon
about 3 O'Clock at the hrme OF her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Newlxirk. near Little Georgetown,
where the mother OF the child was
visiting her parents The baby was
put to- sleep after dinner and 1t is sup
TDsed that 1t was in some manner
gmothefed to death by the bed pillows.
When Mrs. Linton went to book after
her baby she was Mortified to find 1t
dead The funeral was held this af-
ternoon at o'clock at the home OF
MI Newkirk. conducted by Rev. DIR.
J. T. Mcbride, OF HedgesvilIe. Inter-
ment ct Spring Mills. 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
NEW CONCRETE PAYMENTS.
lgptable lalprouam snts Being Made "a
Nest BnrNe SIT

igotabla improvements Being Made cn
West BsrFe ST.
Preraraton are 9oa7g eRasa 'l99
tba laying 81 tw0 LING STRETCHES ~
concrete pav meug On West Burke
street One Of thm "a - the prep
ertv 81 tic Nrs cata in Wlan heirs.
extending from Queen street ~
Overs livery yagd and the other Is
from Co3ege street nearly to tne FIRST
Methods church. IN front Of the pr9a-
critics az Or. G. b Hedges, Mrs.
Buckles and Mars. Harris. On the
south side Of the street there IS a con-
t,Ng us stretch Of new concrete pave
ment from College street to Maple
avenue, and then around the corner
iii continues along Mapl 9 avenue
nearly ta King street
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

Master Frank Anderson West Mar
tn street, for the past two years EN-
rlcyed in MIR. Chas. G. Cushwa's hard
ware store, has gone to work IN the
Office of the Electric Light and Power
Company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
DANCE ON GRAVES.
Big Pool Society Enjoys Grewsome
Night Revels.


Dancing over the graves OF their
ancestors to the faint glimmer OF
lanterns hung from monuments a1d
10 the music of am orchestra seated ON
COMMISSIONERS, the social elite of Big
Pool, a town near Hancock. gave an
amazing ball in cemetery there
Wednesday evening. The orchestra
was seated upon mounds under which
reposed the bones OF the community 5
venerated dead. Lanterns hung from
the tops of the taller monuments, cast
ing feeble CLEANS upon the moss
grown stones. The dance started at
O'Clock, when most of Big Pool had
gone to bed and lasted until o'clock
next morning
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

The Cumberland County Fair Viii
re held az Carlisle, Pa, September
sc 70 20 inclusive One OF the special
features this year viii be three flights
czech day on the fair ground of an
aviator from the Curtiss Exhibition
CO. The fair was quite a success last
year but 1t promises to be much
greater this year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
THE FlREMEN's FESTIVAL.
Hose Co. No. 4 Had Big Crowd or
Thursday Night.

Hose Co. No. 4, which began four
nights festival ON Wednesday night
in the Becker yard North High street
had very large attendance last might
Hose Co. No. were there In UNIFORM
and Comrey's Band gave a concert to
the delight of the big crowd. and
everything moved OF successfully. To.
night the Ryneal boys will be there
in full force and the City Band is ex-
pected to play for the festival. The
public Is cordially invited to attend
and hello the boys along.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

Altoona, Pa, Sep. 7 - Conn'er'e
81 bills have been circulated IN az
toona. Purple and red Ink has be
used to initiate the fibre an tie pr n
ing is paler than on the genu ne 20 +
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

Old newspapers, ciean and suitable
for wrapping paper and for use on
shelves. floors, etc. for sale at The
Evening World Office; 200 for cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

Miss Elsie Tenney, Of Logan, o.,
former kintergartner at the stsne
Home, this city is visiting Miss Doris
Siler, South Water street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

"Jims thought he was going to bag
: fhe heirpss
"Weug
"she gave him the sack. Baltimore
american
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
Weather Not.

Mistress-Well, Cooper. what is the
weather to be IKE? Gardener-Well,
mum, dunno, but the paper do say
forecast. London Punch.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

Clara-He says he thinks I'm the
incest girl in town. Shall / ask him
TO cali? Sarah-No, dear; let him keep
on thinking so.-Town Topics.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

London, Sept. S.-The condition
James r. Eeene continues to impro,
1aily since he was operated upon IL
SUNDAY
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
Must DIE on Nov. "a.

Judge Watson sentenced Beattie to
be electrocuted at Richmond on Nov.
"a. Asked IL he had anything to say
why he should not be sentenced, the
prisoner replied:
81 have nothing to say"
To friends Beattie said:
81 have not lost yet"
The Judge stated as a preliminary
TO passing sentence that he desired to
add nothing to the anxiety of the con-
victed man. He passed sentence as
follows
''The jury has found you guilty in
the first degree. and therefore your life
Is forfeited and the judgment of this
court is that on Nov. "a you be delly-
cred into the custody of the super
tendent OF the penitentiary and til
between the hours of sunrise and su
set your life shall be extinguished;
and may God have mercy on your
soul"
Beattie's father buried his face in
his hands and appeared overcome. The
prisoner smihngly shook hands with
several acquaintances.
In sending the jury back to fix the
degree of guilt Judge Watson an
nounced that under the Virginia law
every murder was presumed to be
tnprder in the second degree unless
otherwise specified, and it was incum.
bent upon tde defense TO reduce it TO
mansl0ughter
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

Novelisl Found EeaJ IN Her Faom.
London sept Mrs kathegna
Cecil 1hurston. tie nosea Hcyel st
who wrote ~Fhe MasdneraGers auf
other novels, was found dead A. a lc
tel in Cork. upon fetiFins slrs Ihnf
ston was Id her usual health AponeNf
IS given az the cause Of death
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

Well known writer's and illustrators
contribute to The Washington Sunday
Stars Magazine. With The SUNDAY
star at your newsdeaIer's
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

pahle Of taking a step along the grez|
path which ali the world wishes
tread, and along which all the wor1
thinks America best fitted to leadn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09

Miss Bessie Bainbrdg Of Mont
Clair. NJ j, IS visiting at the home
of Mr. S. ". Fiery, WestK MS treet
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-09-09
Wife Murderer Must Die
IN Electric Chair.
JURY MAS OUT IS MINUTES
Convicted Mar Tells Friends }
Have Not Lost Yet When
Execution IL Set For
November ga

Chesterfield Court House, Va, Sept.
9.-Henry Clay Beattie, Jr was found
guilty of murder in the first degree.
The jury had been out only fifty-eight
minutes when 1t came into court with
a verdict of guilty. No degree Of guilt
was specified, however, and Judge
Watson directed that the jury retire
again to consider the matter.
1t seemed only minute or two that
the jury was gone. When they re-en-
tered the foreman announced that the
Jury held Beattie to be guilty of first
degree murder in putting his wife to
death on the night Of July Is last. The
penalty is electrocution.
The prisoner stood rigidly in the bar
as he heard the verdict, his face
flushed and his cheeks twitching nerv-
ously. When he heard the conviction
he sank into his chair and buried his
head in his hands. For several min
utes he did not speak, and his father
beside him also covered his face with
bis hands.
The foreman's announcement rang
out in the quiet court room, the other
eleven juryinen simultaneously fairly
shouting Guilty"