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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-13
The Trading Stamp Nuisance.

hC Alo1hA5 OtohP ANoiooAiSC
WHAT John Wanamaker does not
snow about merchandising nobody
knows. 1t is everywhere recognized
that there is no more successful re.
tail merchant in this country than
he, and it is equally recognized tina
his success is built upon the sterling
straightforward principles which
must underlie real and eI during sue.
cess in business. success which means
the legitimate interest of both thu
.eller a, d buyer. What he has t.
say. therefore, about the modern
nuisance of trading stamps is wort
attention. He thus writes to the Ed
itor and Publisher:
Over fifty active years Of merch-
andisirg experience-yesrs during
which have studied and thought GU
almost every kind Of plan and propo-
sition to serve the public and in
crease my business with it-have
convinced me that trading stamps or
premium schemes of any kind what
soever have no legitimate place in
the distribution Of merchandise.
The coupon is an admission that
the goods carrying it do not meas
ure up to the price asked and that
something extra must be included to
give moneys worth.
No retail store that have any
kuo Wedge of has built up what is
seem ngly a permanent business on
the plan Of giving away something
for nothing In the long run. it is the
public who are fooled. Something
must bear the expense of the tch
penny de yice and that some one is
even uaIly the purchaser. Recently |
wrote in ore of our advertisements
of business distractions. l placed
trading stamps, coupors and premi-
ums on the list az second in import
ance OF obstructions that are found
on the railroad track of business sue
cess
Store keeping, as | see it. cor
sists in the col eclion and d stribu-
ton of merchan disc with the small.
est possible expense between the pro-
Queer and the consumer. and surely
this cannot be done where premiums
must be included in overhead ex
penses.
I'm conclusion. permit me to state
that we do not sell mercha d ;se eth.
err in Philadelphia or New York that
is packed with coupons. Years ego
we decided on this policy aud though
sometimes goods have been shipped
in with coupons concealed-and some
times actually sea'ed in-we stop
such goods wherev, we find Them"
There is nothing in this which is
not true; which every merchant,
whether he uses trading stamps or
not. does not know to be true. and
which every intelligent buyer. if he
will stop to look into the matter. will
not be bound to confess to be true.
Purchasers who get trading stamps
with their goods pay for both stamps
aud goods. and they are bound to get
less or inferior goods when part Of
the price they pay goes for stamp.
The whole trading stamp 70 ly is an
excrescence and burden on mere
haL dising which honest merchandise
ing is bound to get..ridof.-Courier-
Journal.
Advertisements
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-13

Cheapest accident insursnce-Dr.
Thomas Electric Oil. For burns.
scalds, cuts. emergencies. Al drug
gists sell it. 25c and 50,.-Adver-
tisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-13

For any itchiness of the skin, for
rsshes, chap. pimp' s. etc.. try Doan's
Ointment. SOC at all drug stores
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-13
Enouah for All.

A minister declares that each indi-
vidual makes hell for himself. Some
husbands. however, considerably
make enough for their wives and chill
dren also.-Kansas City Journal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-13

Feel languid. weak, run DC wn?
Headache? Stomach off" A good
RENE iy is Burdock Bitters. Ask your
irugg ST. Price $l.00.-Advertise-
meat. f'
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-13
The Silver Linina,

Short jerks paid a bill yesterday.
and that is why the sun shone a fow
minutes.-Atchison Globe
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-13

The tonnsge Of the Great Lakes
feet in lsl4 amounted to 1888. 1856
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-13

Estimated Value of Real
Estate held as Trustee.
Guardian. Agent, ETC..
not included in above. $3.50. 100000
j. M. STARTLING, Secretary.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-13
TRUST DEPARTMENT.

RESOURCES
Trust Furds Invested for
Account Of Agents and
Trustees ....................s42l 1896. 20
For Account of Guardians 26,S06.12
For Account of Executors $4,000
For Account of Commit
tees. ............ 100000
Cash on Hand. ........ 1871. 55
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-13
LIABILITIES

LIABILITIES
Due Sundry Estates and
Individuals. ...........$ 1852. 6lS.S7
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
SPECIAL PROGRAM
OF LEN7EN SERVICE
SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH
ANNOUNCES SERIES OF SEW
EN- SUNDAY oBsERvANCEs

Rev. p. o. Bersell, pastor of the
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church,
has announced the list of special lent
en- and Easter services in beautiful
little booklet The printing is car
ried in purple ink On hard enameled
paper and the front cover bears a
beautiful copy Of famous painting,
depicting the women at Christ's tomb
and the angel telling them He is
Risen"
The first of the special services was
held Sunday evening with the sub
ject, Father, forgive them, for they
know not what they do The church
choir and ladies' quartet gave special
numbers. The remaining numbers
follow:
February 21--'Woman, behold thy
son. Behold thy mother" Music, The
Lord is Mindful of His own" church
choir. Blessed Saviour, Thee
Love" Hilma Pearson and Anna Hog
lund.
February 2S-"Verily say unto
thee, today shalt thou be with me In
Paradise" Music. "The Lost Sheep
church choir. Seek We the Lord,
Harry E. Peterson.
March 7-"My God, my God, why
hast thou forsaken me?" Music, "Thy
Will Be Done,' church choir. "The
Name of Jesus Ellen Swenson.
March 1T Thirst" Music, Con
slider and Hear Me- quartet and
IF
Heart Esther Pearson and Leonard
Kendall.
March 21-"It is Finished" Music.
Calvary church choir. Anthem, Sc
lected. male quartet.
March 2s-"Father, into Thy hands
I commend my spirit" Music, BE
hold the Lamb of God" church choir
1.-THE Vast Unnumbered Throng," Es-
Their Pearson.
Easter Sunday-6 a. M Sunrise ser
vice (English) Sermon, Light in the
Grave" Music, Awake, Thou That
Sleepest,' church choir. Il am the
Resurrection and the Life" church
choir. Anthem. selected. junior choir.
1O:3O-Swedish service Sermon.
Anglabudskapet; Han ar uppstand-
en- Music, Jag vet att min For
lassare lefver," Esther Pearson. Tan
tum Ergo Sweet the Moments"
church choir.
1880 p. m.-Sunday school Easter
program. Music by school, orchestra,
church choir and junior choir. Speci-
al offering for Iowa Conference Or
phans' home and Children's ward,
Iowa Lutheran hospital.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
HILL S BORO

Jerry Moxley went to Fort Madi-
son Tuesday morning for a short
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. White visited
relatives near Chicago last week.
Clark Brothers, Of Milton, have
rented the Ialva Isaman building and
will start poultry house here.
Miss Hattie Mogel Of Salem is WIS.,
iting in town this week.
Burnett Hixson has sold his inter
est in the garage here to his partner,
Sam Huddleson. Frank Swink OF
Linneus, Mo-. will work in the garage.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schultz Of Stock.
port were over Sunday visitors at the
Emerson Early home.
The revival meetings closed here
Sunday evening after continuing four
week More than hundred were
converted. The gospel team is now
holding meetings in Fairfield.
Jerry Moxley went to Fort Madison
Wednesday for visit at the Will
Rokhar home.
valentine supper was held at the
Hoaglin room Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Williamson Of
Donnellson, who visited friends here
last week, returned to .DaghV
last week, have returned to their
home.
Sadie Sprotts is visiting with
friends in Dunville.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
ALBA

Mr.. and Mrs A. S. Garland and two
children Of Lakonta have been spend
ing the week at the parental Garlant
home on account of the serious Ill
ness of the formers father: Mr.. Gar
land is reported as no better.
The board Of supervisors reap
pointed Samuel Sparks overseer Of
the poor and Jack Cavanaugh janito1
Of the court house.
G. L. Human has gone to Chicago
to meet Mr. Strasburger.
Mrs. John Griffin has been suffer
ing for several days with badly
liberated tooth.
Miss Lou Wallace was recent Des
Moines visitor.
Miss Blanche Noble spent Tuesday
in Des Moines.
Mrs. Caroline B. Drake is visiting
in Bloomfield this week.
Miss Edith Coffman has returned to
her home in Oskaloosa.
Miss Mary Thomas Is spending a
few days with relatives in Charlton.
R. L. Patterson made a business
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
CHARGES LAND FRAUD.

Carroll, Feb. 15.-Only one criminal
case appears on the docket for the
February term, the defendant being Z.
/ Noe. a real estate dealer OF Des
Moines, He is charged with fraud In
a land deal, the allegation being that
he decided a Carroll man dlnerent
piece of property from that which had
been shown the purchaser and repre-
sented as the land which the deed was
to convey. The indictment was found
by the grand jury fully a year ago. Dut
tha case has been continued from one
term to another without trial.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
nEpurY SHERIFF RESIGNS.

Muscatine, Feb. 15.-Chas. II. Leu,
the recently nominated candidate for
CITY recorder on the republican ticket,
Saturday rendered his resignation 10
Sheriff Wiley to take effect as soon as
p successor can be appointed. Mr..
Leu accepted the Office of deputy
sheriff with the understanding that he
would be permitted to resign at any
time and since his nomination to the
ONCE of city recorder, thought best to
devote his entire time to the coming
election.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
FIND LONG LOST GEM.

Mason City, Feb. 15.-The discovery
of a half karat diamond in the false
bottom of a gas stove solved the mys.
terry of the disappearance of the stone
which was lost from the ring fifteen
months ago in Oelwein by Mrs. r. H..
Perry, who lives on Stillson street.
The stone was found by Mrs. Perry in
the small chamber beneath the oven
where it had remained for nearly a
year and half and during which time
it had been removed in a freight car
from Oelwein to this city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
JEFF SAYS:
ME1HoDlsTs RECEIVE REQUESTS.

Iowa City, Feb. 15.-Miss Lucy Hem
sted, a pioneer spinster who recently
died here, was an ardent follower of
Methodism She demonstrated her af-
lection for the cause in her will, which
has been filed for probate here in the
district court Requests include $1,000
to the w. F. M. society of the Iowa
City church and the upper Iowa con-
ference-equally divided. She also
left $1,000 to the college for the blind
at Vinton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
LOCAL GIRLS TEAM
TR0UNCES BEACON
RED AND WHITE SExTET TAKES
FAST GAME BY THE SCORE
OF is TO 10.
SAMITEI, MlNNItK.

The Ottumwa high school girls bas-
ketball team was pushed to the limit
to defeat the girls team at Beacon
Saturday afternoon and took the game
by the close score of 16 to 10. The
local misses were handicapped by the
small floor and did not hit their stride
until the second half when they play
ed their opponents off their feet
The first half ended with the score
to 8 in favor of Beacon. In the Sec
ond half the local girls came back
strong and rang up thirteen points
while Beacon could only gain 6. Miss
Eva Brouhard, forward for the locals,
was the highest point getter for Of
tumwa, annexing three goals and four
fouls for ten points.
The team work of the locals was
good and was responsible for winning
the game Miss Foy, forward for Bea-
con- played a good game and she dem
onstrated that she had an eye for
fouls by dropping six counters
through the hoop.
The \neup:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
WHITE SOX READY
FOR TRAINING TRIP

Chicago, Feb 15.-Members of the
Chicago American league club began
arriving here today preparatory to
leaving tomorrow night for Paso
Robes Cal, for spring training. Man
ager Rowland, who succeeded James
Callahan as leader of the club. assum-
ed charge of the players. Sixty-f1ve
persons are booked for passage on the
special train.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
BLOWS FINGERS OFF.

Carroll, Feb. 15.--While she was try
ing to brighten her brothers, who were
shoveling snow, Nina Schleisman,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Schleisman, residing near Lidderdale,
met with terrible accident. She had
procured stick of dynamite and cap
ped it, but after making several at
tempts and it had failed to explode,
she picked 1t up to examine it. AS
she was doing so it exploded in her
hand, taking off two fingers and put
ting out one of her eyes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
charlas p. huohey.

Charles p. Hughey died Saturday
at S:16 p. m. at his home, 437 South
Moore street, at the age of 80 years,
8 months and 20 days. He is survived
by his wife and four children, Mary,
Bessie, Leila and Ardyth, also one Sis
ter. Mrs. Mary Marble of Ottumwa,
and one brother, Eliza, of Battlefield,
Mo. He is a member of the Modern
Woodmen of America No. 1900 of
Agency.
The funeral will be held from the
residence Tuesday at IL o'clock and
ut 2 O'Clock from the M. E. church at
Agency, conducted by the Rev. MI
Cox. Interment will be made in the
Agency cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
THREE CANDIDATES.

Webster City, Feb. 15.-When the
presidents of the various school boards
in Hamilton county meet in Webster
City April 6, to elect county superin-
tendent, they will find at least three
candidates in the field. E. F. Snow,
incumbent Of the Office, is a candidate
for reelection and up to a week ago
it looked as though he would have no
opposition for the place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
Mrs. Ellen Haley.

Mrs. Ellen Haley, a pioneer resi-
dent of Ottumwa, passed away Sun
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the age
OF IS years. She is survived by one
son, John Haley, of this city.
The funeral will be held from the
Daggett chapel Tuesday morning at
$3.50 and at o'clock from St. Mary's
Catholic church, conducted by Rev.
r W. Hoppmann. Interment will be
made In the Calvary cemtery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
WANT MEN FOR MURDER.

Council Bluffs, Feb. 15.--Council
Bluffs police continue to search for the
Mexicans wanted for the murder of
Detective Ring of Omaha. 1t has de-
veloped that three men were 1mpli-
Gated in the shooting of the officer in
stead of but two, as was first believed,
and that the three stopped for some
time at boarding house kept by a
neeress on Seventh avenue in this city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
SCHOLARS HAVE TROUBLE.

Keokuk, Feb. 15.-Keokuk high
school seniors endeavored to interfere
with the costume party OF the junior
class which was being held at the
home of Virginia Dunlap recently. The
seniors claim that the victory In the
encounter belonged to them. The jun.
Tors are equally as positive that they
won, so that the claims are about as
conflicting as those made by the for.
eign Offices Of the nations at war.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16

Done let yourself get into the habit
OF putting everything off to the last
moment. You know what 1t means to
you. II your subscription to the Cour-
Ter expires within the next few weeks,
give It your Immediate attention. Look
at the date on your paper.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. A. J. Cecil continues in very
serious condition at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Morris Polling 437
North Market street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Wolf of Salem are
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J:
F. Wolf, 1909 North Court street and
brother, Clarence Wolf west of the
city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
Mrs, Christina Wagner.

The funeral of Mrs. Christina Wag-
ner was held this morning at s o'clock
from the residence west of the city,
and at 10 o'clock from St. Patrick 8
church, conducted by Rev. James w.
Bulger. The pail bearers were Pete
Thurman, Joseph Shoemaker, Peter
Fleer, M. Curry, Edward and Henry
Deiderich. Interment was made in
the Calvary cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
coAsT,Ne LADS LIFE IMPERILED

Iowa City, Feb 15.-Facing death as
the consequence of coasting accl-
dent, Master Maurice Jones, son OF Dr.
M. A. H. Jones, an Iowa City dentist,
lies in comatose condition at his
home He Slid down hill and plung-
ed head-frst into cement building.
His skull was not fractured, but he
bled profusely at the ears, and was
picked up unconscious. Thus ne lay
nearl twelve hours. He may be inter-
nally injured, but attendant surgeons
are in doubt yet as to the exact nature
of his injuries.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16

trip to Charlton Monday
Misses Kelma and Bessie Raten
visited friends in Lovilia Monday.
John REM attended the telephone
convention in Chicago last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Smallwood re-
turned from Russelville, DIRK, last
week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
Obituary
Oscar L. Swenson.

The funeral of Oscar L. Swenson
was held Sunday afternoon at 2
O'Clock from the residence of his SIS
ter, Mrs. c. Swanson on Spring street,
conducted by Rev. P. o. Bersell. In
torment was made in the Ottumwa
cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
HURT WHILE cOASTiNG.

Tabor. Feb. 15.-Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Twins youngest daughter broke ner
right leg Sunday afternoon by coming
in contact with a fence while coastlng
near their home southeast Of Tabor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
Mrs. Matilda Brooks.

Mrs. Matilda Brooks died at $40 p
m. Sunday at her home. 173 North
Ransom street, at the age of 70 years
6ho has been a resident of Wapello
county for the past 80 years and is
member of the Finley Avenue Bap.
fist church. She is survived by the
Following children: Winfield Shahan
Portland. Ore; Mrs. w. J. Seabold,
st. Peters, Mimi; H. A. Shahan, Wen
atchee, Wash; and A. Brooks, Shreve'
port, La.
The funeral will be held Wednes'
day at 1890 from the residence and
ut / o'clock from the Finley Avenue
Baptist church. conducted by Rev. E.
M. LETTERS, assisted by Rev. Isaac Bus
sing. Interment will be made in the
Brooks cemetery. BY request of the
deceased all flowers sent to funeral
be white.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
Lewis Romasser.

Lewis Romasser died Monday morn
Ing at 1870 at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. J. P. Cummings, 429
North Jefferson street. He was born
in Bavaria, Germany, December II,
1929, and came to America when IA
years of age. He settled in New
York state and in 1868 he moved to
Marysville, Mo-. where he lived until
his wife died in 1912. Since then he
has made his home with his daugh-
ter.
He is survived by Mrs. J. P Cum.
mings OF Ottumwa, Mrs. George Pun
spall and Miss Dorothy Romasser of
Kansas City, Mrs. L. N. Roberts OF
Newburn, N. c.. and Gus Romasser
Of Marysville, Mo.
The remains will be taken to his old
home in Marysville Wednesday morn.
ing on Burlington No. where funeral
services will be held at o'clock the
same morning. Interment in the
Marysville cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
ALBIA'S FIRE LOSS
SUNDAY $4,000

Abba. Feb. 15.-Fire Sunday night
at 1915 o'clock damaged the store OF
the Pasco Clothing Co., to the amount
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16

of $4,000; the Golden Eagle, $500 and
the Strausberger rest room $4,000 The
blaze started at the Pasco store in the
stairway. All places are insured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-16
DRAIN TILE
/ Fer rriccs and Information vrits
Morey Clay Products Co
4 OTTUMwA, IOWA
Tri-W eekly Courier

CHANGING ADDRESSES.
Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name or
the pcstoffice to which the paper has
been sent as well as the postoffice
where they desire 1t to be changed to.
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SunnIaTy- u
Williams 3, Foy, Holmes. Free
throws, Brouhard 4, Foy 6. Referee
Mitchell, Penn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-02
COMPLIES WITH NEW LAW
w .crn Electric Company ''Interlock-
ing" Directors Retire from
Board

Boston. Mass. April Western
Electro Company. at Its annual meet
ing effected an important change IN
Its board Of directors. This change
was designed 10 comply with the spirit
Of the Clayton law. which evidently
aims 10 prevent a supply company,
through interlocking directors, from
exerting an improper influence upon
the purchases of Il public service cor
poration or pubic carrier. The West
ern Electric Company Is largely owned
by the American Telephone & Tele-
graph Company 1t Is virtually the
manufacturing and supply department
of the Telephone Company, and the
Telephone Company has been repre-
sented upon its board Of directors so
that while the relation between the
com panies is the exact opposite or
Il at AT which the law was aimed.
thu companies technically come within
the relation prohibited.
To comply with this law 1t become
necessary to either adopt a method
II operations between the Western
Electric Company and the telephone
companies which would add vastly to
y he expensA or to eliminate from the
board OF each company all represen-
he other, Although the
law allows two years In which TO
max, adjustments, il is the policy OF
the Bell system when a law is known
and understood, to comply fully and
at once. Therefore Mr.. Thayer re-
tires as vice-president and director OF
the American Telephone Company.
and Mr.. Vail and associates In the
Telephone Company retire from the
Western Electric Board, which has
been reduced In number
The new members of the board
OF the Western Electric Company are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-02
SOUTHSIDE
SAM MURPHY FREED BY
SOUTH RICHMOND JURY
Atlantic Coast Line Negro Fireman
Accused of Theft of Brass, Had
Been Given Four Years In
Penitentiary

After having been recognized as the
guilty party by the police of South
Richmond and indicted on eight diff
ferent charges ia the same court, Sam
Murphy, a negro fireman, was yester-
day evening at 6 O'Clock acquitted of
the charges against him in Hastings
Court. Part II, The jury was out an
hour and at 6 O'clock Judge Wells an
nounced TO Murphy that he was ac-
quilted.
Murphy was charged with the theft
Of two hundred pounds of brass from
the Atlantic Coast Line Yards at Rocky
Mount. n. G. When he arrived In
Richmond with the metal he sold it to
two local junk dealers. The dealers
were also tried several days ago and
discharged. At his previous trial Muir
ply had been sentenced TO four years
in the Penitentiary.
1T was brought out In the evidence.
however. that the railroad company
could not prove that the metal was
their property.
The negro was represented by At
torneys l.. O. Wendenburg and j. c
Nunnally. who argued the case for al
most three hours.