partner in civil business, Lawson C. Holden, for the prosecution. There had been very much talk concerning the trial, and a great many men otherwise qualified for jurors had read the testimony on the examination, formed opinions, and consequently were ineligible. Eighty jurors were sworn in this case before 12 eligible ones could be obtained. The regular panel of 24 and 56 talesmen were sworn, and at 3:10 P. M. on the 12th, both sides were satisfied with the following named gentlemen as jurors: George Jenner, J. M. Wilson, George Streeb, W. E. Smythe, John Zimmerman, Porter Stewart, W. B. Stillman, Charles Burdick, John Howell, Joseph T. Manning, Frank Benjamin, John Baar.

Interest in this case among the citizens of East Saginaw, Saginaw City and the surrounding country had been gradually working up as it became more and more clear that there was a strong case against the accused. Wednesday, Dec. 13, the court room was packed to its utmost capacity, and the stairs were crowded. Many, tired of trying to hear a word, or to get even a glimpse of the prisoners, filed away with the consolation that they would see a full account of it in the morning papers. The reason of this augmentation of interest was the rumor that Dan P. Foote, counsel for Norris Alexander, had advised his client to plead guilty, and that, in accordance with this advice Alexander would so plead and make a full confession of the crime in all its details. This proved true, for this prisoner was brought into court in the forenoon, and pleaded guilty to the charge of murder. At 2:30 P. M. Alexander was produced in court, and being called to the stand as the People's witness, told a tale, compared with which ordinary tales of bloody murder are but cheerful Christmas stories. Mr. Clark, counsel for defense, objected, because Alexander was examined under the same charge as Cargin, and a party substantially to the record of this case. The objection was overruled, and Alexander took the stand, when he related that terrible story of murder with a nonchalance which only a communist could admire. It was proved and admit-. ted that the murderers did their dreadful act at the house and took the dying man out to the barn, which they set on fire, probably before the poor victim was dead.

Judge Tennant sentenced the principal murderer to solitary confinement in the State's prison for life. Julia Cargin, the consort murderess, received a similar sentence. Mrs. Smith and her paramour, Norris Alexander, were also convicted of murder in the first degree. Judge Tennant, in passing sentence on the murderess, said: "Your life is forfeited to the State, yet for public policy, and that alone, your sentence will be lessened; you may live to come out of prison, and to see your children, now small and tender, grown to manhood and womanhood, but you cannot enjoy them, for they will disown you and cast you aside. What can they think of the mother that so foully slew their father?" Her sentence was a term of 15 years' imprisonment at hard labor. Owing to the fact that Alexander turned State's evidence, his punishment was reduced to 10 years at hard labor.

This brief account of a terrible tragedy is one of a number that pertains to this county and one, too, that cannot be passed over with a formal notice: therefore this reference to that band of murderers.

BIOGRAPHICAL.

Following are sketches of some of the pioneers and representative citizens of Chesaning village and township:

Charles Bailey, school-teacher; P. O., Chesaning; was born in Province of Ontario, Canada, July 27, 1838; parents were Charles and Lucinda Bailey; former died May 24, 1859, and the latter in January, 1880; subject of sketch was reared in Canada; received education in St. Thomas Academy; taught school eight years in native land and New York; came to Saginaw county in 1870; was married April 19, 1869, to Johanna Burson, daughter of Abner and Agnes Burson, natives of Virginia and Ohio; wife was born at Kalamazoo, Mich., Jan. 26, 1839; 1 child-Alice E., born at Port Burrow, Canada, July 25, 1870; subject is member of I. O. G. T. and P. of II; owns farm of 70 acres on secs. 22 and 27.

George W. Bentley, farmer, sec. 6; P. O., Chesaning; was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Oct. 18, 1840. His parents are Robert and Eliza Bentley, also natives of New York. In October, 1862, Mr. Bentley enlisted in Co. D, 23d Reg. Mich. Vol. Inf., and during his two years' service, participated in over 20 engagements. He was honorably discharged in September, 1864. He settled on his present farm of 80 acres in 1880. He was married Aug. 6, 1861, to Charlotte, daughter of Hiram and Lucy Anthony. Mrs. Bentley was born in Madison Co., N. Y., in 1848. They have 2 children---Eva, wife of George Summers, of Bay City, and George M. Mr. Bentley votes with the Republican party.

Mr.

H. J. Bentley, merchant, Chesaning, was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., March 19, 1821. His parents, Thomas and Sallie (James) Bentley, were natives of Saratoga Co., N. Y. Mr. Bentley was reared to manhood on a farm, receiving a common-school education. In November, 1856, he came to Chesaning, and opened the second store in that place. In 1861 he removed to Saginaw City, but soon returned to Chesaning, where he has since resided. Bentley has been engaged at various times in the salt, lumber and hotel business. He was married in June, 1847, to Jane A. Wendell, who was born in Niagara Co., N. Y., April 3, 1824. Her parents are John A. and Elizabeth (Parrott) Wendell. Three children have been given to this union-Effie A., wife of William H. Hayne, was born Jan. 22, 1849; Alice E., deceased wife of W. H. H. Chapman, was born Aug. 19, 1851, and died Sept. 2, 1874; Marion D., who died at the age of six months. Mr. Bentley was once Deputy Postmaster of Chesaning, and at present is a member of the R. A. M. and I. O. O.F. societies, and Democratic in politics.

Mr. Bentley has sold goods in Chesaning village for the past 22 years, and is now carrying on a general store. The average stock carried is about $5,000, and consists of dry-goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots, shoes and jewelry. His sales average about $10,000,

per annum.

Henry R. Blakeslee, farmer, sec. 24, was born in Steuben Co., N. Y., Sept. 3, 1840; parents were Dr. E. L. and Irene W. Blakeslee, natives of Massachusetts and Long Island. Subject of sketch was reared in New York; education received at district schools; on Aug. 25, 1862, enlisted in Co. D, 136th Reg. N. Y. Vol. Inf.: was wounded in shoulder at Resaca, and discharged May 25, 1865; came to Michigan in October, 1867, lived at Chesaning two years, then purchased present farm of 80 acres; was married Oct. 10, 1860, to Clarissa Walker, daughter of Jacob and Clarissa Walker: wife born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., March 21, 1839; have 4 children— Fred. H., Jerome R., Elmer A., and Cynthia J; subject is Republican.

Arthur S. Burrows, grocer, Chesaning, is the first son of Walter and Mary Burrows, and was born in Chesaning, June 13, 1857. His parents were of English ancestors. His father died when he was seven years of age. He attended school in Chesaning till 17, and until 19 on a farm, when he obtained employment as clerk in the store of J. W. Manning; with him he remained one and a half years, then opened a grocery store for himself and is doing a good business. He carries a stock of $2,000. Annual sales amount to $20,000. Jan. 1, 1880, he was married to Cora Wagner, daughter of V. and Mary (Seeley) Wagner, born in York State, Feb. 17, 1859. In politics he is an advocate of Democracy.

Samuel S. Carson was born in Hamilton Co., O., June 26, 1834; son of Samuel and Elizabeth Carson, the former of whom served in the war of 1812 and was son of a Revolutionary soldier; subject of sketch was raised in Seneca Co., O., and educated at the Republican Academy; in September, 1862, enlisted in Co. I, 123d Reg. O. Vol. Inf., serving until he was honorably discharged, March, 1863; sense of hearing was somewhat injured during war. In October, 1864, came to this county; owns 160 acres of land on sec. 7; previous to war was a school-teacher for many years; is Republican in politics; was married March 19, 1861, to Sabria Miller, who was born in Ohio, Sept. 23, 1842, a daughter of John and Sarah A. Miller; of 7 children given them, 6 are living-Roselia, wife of George W. Bennett, William S., Hattie, Ettie, Samuel II. and Ethel.

George Washington Chapman was, without doubt, descended from Ralph Chapman, born in England in 1615, and who at the age of 20 years, being then a resident of the Parish of St. Saviors, Southwark, County Surrey, emigrated to America, as will appear from consulting the list of passengers who passed from the port of London for the year ending at Christmas, 1635. Upon his arrival in America he probably settled at Duxbury, Mass., although no mention is made of him until 1640. Ten years afterward he be