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GEO, i * m i. 11 o=da * i tjt the last day of the ?!? usually busy one. * t!f ww Won i noiid tS? of every descripti< ^ sold with a rush a T * / / ' ?!? Your last opportu ' if two-thirds. tj? ?|f 33 He does i J* 50c does a... 'J? 69 7Ac. firips t ?1.66 2=3 doe: 2 $3.331=3 doe: ?5.00 doss a. J Please rememl t|, Wednesday will L 4? ? % STORE CLOSE | GEO. L t& 0. >.!? v ?> ti? tlr <?? tj? ^ *J?? F. OUR ALWA I f S'-dealer asks yoi negotiation consents tc moment that you have piano for $250.00, but n to get ^450.00 for a $25' Also remember that or less, without any pr time. F.W.I W. A. Milligan, Man; D. To Clean Up > Our Odds and UND Y, a 7 D. GUNI 1215 JOl 25c i Commencing Wed greatest bargains on oui BARGAINS A) johnT __ 1119 EVj xfy/ld Ooaeta?wo?'>'J,R CoLNS\ \ F?re W1 (A Dr. Pe /\ \ Tlwy a TV prompt, * * ?. w >*Tbo rrnuTwi f\tr, I" Bold by Cha.1. E. Oostzo, Drufl , '?. STEFEX Sc CO. ' n / * * Monday, December 31. 4f ?T<* V * h t t|f : old century, to be an un- *! ? * ay Goods J 3n on the second floor to be it v t /original | f 4 prices. * ^iV -i ij* ^ * nity to buy at a saving of rj? i $1.00 work. $ 1.50 work. a $ 2.00 work. s a ? 5.00 work. T s a ...410.09 work. ? ...$15.00 work. ?|f ber, to-day the last day. ^ >e too late. r'b D NEW YEAR'S DAY. J rSTSTEL | W 1154 TO 1160 tft *2%* MAIN STREET. tj? . W. BA.UMEB CO. "PRICE IS YS RIGHT. l$450.00 for a Piano, and after much i accept $250.00, don't think for a an opportunity to secure a $450.00 lake a note of the fact that he tried 0.00 piano. you could get it from us at $250.00, eiiniinary talk, and thus save you mm co, iger. 1310 Market Street. QTirDLINQ & CO. \\\ ! Ends in ERWEAR 'e are offering II our 50c and "1! /f> 5c grades at... ^J? )LING & CO., Market Street. _______ OT FEIEDEL CO. Counter. nesday morning we will show the 25c counter ever given. LL OVER THE HOUSE. RIEDEL CO. Main Street. ERY WOMAN r?ll*bl?\ monthly, rcsrUtlas mtdlelno, Only bartnloao and ildxog/iBboulil b? ujoJ. If jrou t.Biit Iho lx*l, kcV a8rs PsjirawrewffiS PiSEa ftf? anel ccrt*fn To ivrult, fiai'u) norer disappoint. Sold for $1.00 per box. ;plat, co r. Market and Twelfth ntreota. *p!4 THE STEVENS HillDnED TDIA1 mimULtl IlYlrtL NEARING END.' . All of,the Testimony is Now In, and ! Arguments Will bo Hoard This Afternoon. STRONG CIRCUMSTANTIAL CASE Against Stevens, But Thero is Doubt That Death Penalty "Will bo Inflicted. The evidence in the murder trial at St. Cialrsville is now all In, but a portion of the evidence given by the accused men will be reproduced this morning for the purposes of the defense, and then will follow the arguments of counsel to the court and Jury summing up tho evidence and the law.' Tho defense occupied all of Saturday in presenting testimony for their side of the case, some of which was very disappointing. But they did all they could for their client?rather clients, for the two are so closely Jinked together In all the circumstances that the result of this trial of Leonard Stevens will virtually dispose of that of Barney Divine. It would acarcely be proper to say "that the culprits have utterly failed to prove an alibi, but it Is not amiss to state that it remains for the ablL' and auroit Major I'euy and A. H. Mitchell, counsel for the defense to produce reasonable doubt-In the minds of the pubHo that Leonard Stevens and Barney Divine were not two of the parties very neat to the Warrick home on the night of the robbery and murder. The closely woven train of circumstances presented by the state was not broken by the defense. Indeed tho prosecution must have felt at the close of all the testimony submitted in the case that they had bullded better than they knew; "With a carefully prepared arrangement of detail, well supported by testimony as tc the movements of Leonard Stevens and Barney Divine Immediately preceding and following the crime, Proae.cutlng Attorney Armstrong and his co-counsel, Judge J. B. Drlggs, felt that the chain of circumstantial evidence was surely strong enough to base a reasonable case upon, but they could not know what the defense had in store until that side had prepared their case. It came, but not with the posltivenoss and credibility that might havo been expccted to sustain the claim of absence from the vicinity of that home. Sow It Hinges. The Intelligencer covered the Important part of the entire case early. It hinges upon the fact that no one saw the accused at the "Warrick home or in it. No one saw the fatal shot fired. The dead boy liad made an expression as if he knew the thieves and robbers, and the counsel for the defense must makP the most of these facts to produce doubt enough to save their clients from some degree of punishment and they can be relied upon to use every honorable effort In that direction. But the case of the state has been well sustained by circumstantial evidence, under the skillful guidance of the prosecuting attorney and his assistant, and they are strengthened in the belief that they are light, strong in their knowledge of the law and able in advocacy of its enforcement, so that all the argument will x.c followed closely by spbetators as tvoII ne Harney Devine's Testimony. On Saturday morning Barney Divine was put on the stand by thG state for further crozs examination. He was asked simply regarding what he had testified to at the preliminary hearing In Barnesvllle. There wore quite a number of discrepancies as to time, principally, in his testimony given on the two occasions, he explaining them by saying that he was mistaken at that time. Mrs. Divine, the mother of Barney and grandmother of the defendant, who lives in Zatwsvillc, and is sixty-five years of age, was next called and her testimony was to the fact that Barney Divine came to Zanesvllle on the Monday morning after the murder, between 5 and half past 5; that he came alone aud Leonard did not come with him. Leonard came home shortly after that but she could not fix the time. Miss Itose Divine, sister of Barney and aunt of Leonard, dining room girl In Palace hotel, Zanesvllle, corroborated her mother. . ;, Miss Jennie Taylor, telegraph operator, Zanesvllle, sister of Matt Taylor, the third man supposed to be implicated in this murder, described her brother's appearance, claiming he was light comnlnrfnrt U'ltll PMiv nvra llrrtif hnln nml weighed about ICO pounds. The testimony of Miss Marka was to the effect that the man supposed to be Taylor was very dark, oo dark io fact, that she thought there might be negro blood In hla veins. Ho Wa3 IMsappointing. John Rutter, night watchman at the Barnesville Glns3 Worhs, called by the defense, was a disappointment, lie said that to tho best of his knowledge these men did not sleep in the glass house Saturday night of tho murder, as claimed. Alex Horron, a tenser In the Barnesvllle glafls works, saw tiiree parties In tho gluas house Sunday monilng, xntd stated, they came Jn there to wash Could not Identify defendants as the men. David M. "Wilson, employe of the Barnesvilio Glass Works, did not recollect of the men.being there. John E. Trunk, called by defense to show defendant got a bucket from hi in to get beer In about the 7th of April, but witness claimed It was not at that time, but long afterwords. Alexander Davis, Uvea flvo miles and a half west of Somerton, saw two strangers on tho morning after tlie muirti'r crossing tho fields near hl? house; nn cross examination said he did not know whether they wero afterwards arrested or not. Mian Kato Sohafor, clerk In her father'* halcry, UarnOiivlllo, sold bread Sunday morning about 7 o'clock to a strajige roan, supposed to have been Taylor. John C. Miller, master teaser at the Barnesvillo Glass Works, stated trumps were often In the glass works, anil slept there at nights, but did not think these men were there on the night claimed. Peter Butler lives near Temperancevllle, saw two tramps near his place, a quarter of a mile away; might have been his neighbors. Samuel Strirbuck, called l>y defense to show burglaries in neighborhood of So met ton; evidence ruled out; defendant excepting. I" Clyde Bulger, Jailor, former constable of Warren township.' arrested two men I the afternoon preceding the murder, named Carter. Their statements ruled out by the court. Regarding Lath. James 'Cassella, Barnoaville, testified regarding lath in lumber yard of Rogers, and how tied, the state claiming some of the twine used in tying the women the night of the murder, came from the lumber yard. Unimportant savo to show that there was other twine there. Jesse Warrick, father of the murdered boy, testified that old Mrs. Warrick was not expecting to receive any money. Rqh3 Mearibr, examined on Wednesday, left St. Clulrsville against express orders of the court. Returned Saturday intoxicated. He testified he was put in jail at Cambridge for the purpose of pumping- Stevens. He was sent to Jail by order of the court for contempt. Judge Hollingsworth stating that he would not permit the orders of the court to be disregarded by witnesses or anybody else. Frank Broom, Zanesville, friend of Divine and Stevens,testified to making the trip to Dakota with Stevens. On cross examination acknowlcged to having been in the work house, and when asked if he had ever been convicted of a crime refused to answer. Nellie Marka, sister of Ada Marka, who was in the Warrick residence the night of the murder, called by defense to contradict statements made by her sister. Attempt failed. A Reporter's Evidence. W. T. Evans, reporter for the Barnesville Whetstone, stated Miss Marka had told hlrn on the day alter the murder that the robbers when old Mrs. Warrlclcsaid tothemthut she would not care if they had not killed her boy, replied: "He 1b not your boy, we know whose boy he is." That she also said to him that she believed he recognized them, also that she believed one of the men had colored blood in his veins. Major E. T. Petty, one of the counsel for the defuse, testified to having secured the twine shown to the witness Blnch,'in Rogers' lumber yard.' The glassworkcrs who testified during the morning session were recalled to show that thecd- men might possibly have slept in th<* glass house oa the Saturday night, but they said they did not believe they did. Contradicting Himself. Defendant was called and was on the stand the remainder of the afternoon; his story was almost the same as that of Divine, contradictory of that given at preliminary hearing. At 3 o'clock the defense rested, with the understanding that on Monday they were to have the right to call Stenographer Lynch, who reported the preliminary hearing. Prosecuting Attorney Hunter S. Armstrong will open the argument for the state and be followed by Major E. T. Petty, for the defense. Then will come J. D. Drlggs for tho state and A. H. Mitchell for the defense. The time for argument Is not limited, but in all probability will end to-day in time for Judge J. W. Holllngsworth to deliver his charge and the case go Into the keeping of the jury. What the verdict will be is anxiously awaited in all parts of Belmont county. Those who have heard the testimony express the opinion that a strong circumstantial case has been made, and yet there is general doubt that the death penalty will be inflicted. ? ~o o o Trades Assembly. The Ohio Valley Trades & Labor Assembly met In executive session yesterday afternoon and the various committees finished their work for the year. This was the last meeting of the assembly as at present constituted. Most of tho locals will elect new delegates and mauy new faces will be seen at the first meeting of the assembly in 1901, to be held on the second Sunday in January. New olllccrs for the ensuing term will be elected at this meeting and the new delegates will bo obligated. Chamber of Commerce. A call has been issued for a meeting of the chamber of commerce next Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, for me purpose or lormaiiy dissolving, the board of trade having succeeded tills organization as TVheellng's representative commercial body. THE laws of health require that the bowels move once each day, and one of the penalties for violating this law Is piles. Keep your bowels regular by taking a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when necessary, and you will never have that revere punishment lnlllcted upon you. What most people want Is something mild and gentle when In need of a physic. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab!etc fill the bill to a dot. They are easy to take and pleasant In eftect. j?- ui euiu uy uruHMni9. FAMILY WASHINGv Rough Dry Washed, Starched and Driod 5 cents per pound. Flat Work, Washed and Ironed, 5 ,cents por pound. All hand work ilnlsbed 10 cents per pound. At LUTZ DUOS'. Homo Steam Laundry. "UiNEEItTAKLNG. Louis Bertschy, FUNERAL DIRECTOR and ARTERIAL EMBALMED , 1117 Main St.?"Went Sf do. CnJJn by Telephone Answered Daj at Night. Btora Telephone G33. Itcsldonc^ 600. Assistant'fl Telephone. 695. 13RU13A1MER & HiLDEBRAND, Funcrnl Directors and Iimbnlmcrs. ! Corner Mnrkut and Ttvanty-second Bts. Telephone 207. Opon IJay and Nlfiht. C00EV, BENTZ & CO., PUNI-RAL DIRECTORS AND HMIiALMERS. Open Day ami Nlflht, Corner Thlrty-mxth and Jacob etroota. Telcplionen: Storo, 1712; Itcaldonco, 173S. SHAU3 : Is CLOTHIERS AND STRICTLY ONE PRICE. ALEXANDER?SHOES. j| Do You Need | I | Anything For ||| 2 New Year s Presents r 3 : I ? I: jji We will meet 3 " W you more g >1 than half way jj } ?j on all Holiday ^ Goods.. ****** 'Ml " r*~i . i< |. l. B I EVELOPING and PRINTIKfi-l ] FOR r . Amateur c Photographers. " Mall Order? Pollcltei W. C. BROWN, 1222 Market St. GEO. E. TA-S I There Are IS In Our Suit I: Every Suit in our departmi every Suit, Jacket or Coat w One-Fourth Off. You have the same perfects always go with a TAYLOR A Few Ft These we offer at special pri you as soon as furs are e: Seal Coats, Capes, Scarfs ai Coats. A Lot of Flannele were to have been here threi delayed in shipping, so arriv day trade. Price should !: but we sell them now at OUR REMNAN is especially attractive now. accumulated duiing the holi< about ONE-HALF PRICE. ; M ' t : I BBOa ning Dress foggery. headquarters for anything I to Evening Dress. ; is anything you have for? lephone or come to us. We ives, Fall Dress White Vests, (Cuffs attached or dotoched)* ress Protectors. Studs. Baiwiflg Tie (In block and white). ilk and Lisle Hosiery. ress Suits For Dire. "BROS. FURNISHERS. 1319 MARKET STREET. WHITE SWAN LAUNDRY. low DO YOU DO? Glad to aco you any tier o^ complaint for j>lalnts about mir told about them. We *j ^or iuuj ^e_ liver goods in any art of the city free of charge. WHITE SWAN LAANDRY, 30-11 Tenth Street. Mephone Geo. . . P. R. S.'rogglns. Prop. CHOICE FAHILY LIQUORS. J. G. KLINE, 016 Market St., Wlicciing, W. Va. Cash pure liquor dealer. Tho purest and tost brands of whisky and wino will b? ont you upou receipt of price. Cllne'a Best Rye...$3.00 per gal., 83c per qt. iunny Brook Rye..S2.50 per gal., 75c per qt. '.iris Club Rye $2.00 per gal., 60c per qt. lolland Gin 52.50 per gal., 75c per qt. GIVE ME A TRIAL ORDER COPPER, BRASS, ^AGS, ETC. 4ir.HP<iT rA<?H ppirp aid for Woolen and Cotton Hags, Copper, Jrass, Scraps of Leather and Old Shoos. )Jd Itubber, Bone3, Rope and all kinds of octal. ..ALFRED DIMMACK... 2406 Chapllne street. Telephone K6. Tarda ?.12 MaJn St. Telephone ?13. noB co. to Reserves foom. S ;nt, or in other words, e possess are offered at Regular Prices* on of fit and style that garment jrs Left ces that will appeal to samined. This includes nd Muffs; also Sealette ;tte "Kimonas," ; weeks ago, but were ed too late for the holilave been $1.25, nrt ttx I UJUlNinK. Lots of odds and ends days, and all on sale at ud&rm 2^7 /ISO MAIN ST