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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
LIBBY MURDER TRIAL,
Examination of Witnesses-Numeruu
Physicians Testify in Regard to
Insanity and Delirium
TTemens.

PORILANb. Feb. 8.
The trial Of Thomas J. Libby for the mur
der OF Lydia S. Snow, continued in the So
preme court. Tuesday. The cour, did no
not open until ii 80 A. NJ on account of III,
change of term.
Mrs. Libby was reported dangerously i'll
with nervous prostration and her deposition
was read. She testified that her husband haG
oeen under the influence of liquor constant,
until within week of the shooting when hi
left of. She described his condition as ir
previous testimony. She describes his lump
ing out of bed on the night of the Sd, think
ing he heard burglars.
DR.. John Buzzell was recalled and testified
10 that occurrence; thinking he heard burg
lars when there were none. indicated delir.
lum; All the several acts of Libby, the day
before the shooting, taken together, would
indicate delirium.
Dr. Charles d. Smith testified in relation
to the symptoms of delirium tremens at length
II IN the occurrence of suspicious Of burglars
the ideas proved entirely imaginary, it might
indicate delirium.
On the cross-examinaton, he said an ordi-
nary inebriate might have anv of Libby's
described symptoms, without delirium man
would not be said to have delirium until de.
lusions began, delusion being the pith of the
disease.
The acts OF Libby on the afternoon before
the shooting. would not be consistent with
any state of delirium tremens In deliriun
tremens man usually remembers hallucin.
a;ions after his recovery. At the court ad.
journed until 3 o'clock.
DR.. Charles W. Bray said that he should
attribute nervousness and restlessness of q
man who had been addicted to the use of in
toxicating liquors to the extent of half pint
day for some time, to chronic alcoholism
On being asked the usual theoretical ques.
ton, he answered. if he brings his hand dowr
deliberately and quietly, with no evidence OF
excitement, should think he knew what he
was doing; but if he swung his hand in the
air and made strong demonstrations it showed
Z
say the man might be suffering from delirium
tremens.
Dr. +. c. Neal said that he had made in.
sanity a special study for l6 years, and tina,
it seemed well established, that people who
have been long accustomed to the use of al,
coholic liquors in large quantities, may ge,
into condition when they will proceed au-
:omatica.ly and .unconsciously for days, and
to the eye of an ordinary observer there is
nothing unusual about thcm. In reply to the
hypothetical question, embracing the occur
rences in the room at the hotel at s o'clock,
the witness said that he should think it was
the act of an insane man. On cross-eXami-
nation he said he could only judge the man's
sanity by his acts; :; he based his opinion Civ
en- above on the fact that the man had no mo-
tive for shooting.
The defence closed here. Some rebutting
testimony was introduced
DR.. Stephen II. Weeks was called and
said that by the acts of Libby he failed to see
any indication of deirium tremens or of an
insane delusion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04

ANNUAL MEETING
'he Union Mutual Life Insurance
Companv-Election of Board
OF Directors.

PORTLAND, Feb g.
AT the annual meeting of the Union Mutual
Life Insurance Co., this afternoon, the fol.
lowing were elected directors for three vears
Henry c. Hutchins, Boston; Fred f. Rich
ards, Camden, Me; Percival Bonnev. Port.
land. Two years-Marquis F. King, Port.
land; Frederick Robie, Gorham. One year
Edward A. Moves, Portland.
The president reported a most prosperous
year in the company's history under the pres
ent administration, all the departments show
ing remarkable gains and increasing pros
perity.
The mortality experience of the company
being substantially about SO per cent. of the
table rates, or nearly $3.50, 900 less than the
losses calculated on the table rate of mortal
ity, thus placing the company directly in line
with all other well managed old line insttu-
tions.
Its surplus has increased every year dur.
ing the past years, until it has risen from
S77 ,269 53, Dec. 81, 1877, to 1899, ,425. II,
Dec. 81. 1884, and this last sum, after pro.
vidng for the special guarantee fund of S55,
900, which would be added to the surplus
funds by institutions of this kind. For the
year 1884, the new insurance issued by the
company was S3.Sll. l66 being an increase OF
SlO5,303 over the year preceding. 1t has
l3. S32 policies in force and the insurance in
force in December 81 1884, was 1924, ,2S2, ;.
1900.
During the year one of the most pleasing
exhibits is, that out of the premium income
of S7lS, ,l79 50 for 1884, there has been re-
turned to policy holders for death claims, en-
dowments, dividends and surrender policies
$66S, ,S7S.l4, being 93 per cent, of the pre-
MUM received by the company in 1884, a
most gratifying result to policy holders.
The president reported that this company
was organized in lS49. during which time it
has paid to its policy holders, as follows:
Death losses 81, ,S92 Sill.
Matured and discounted endowments So,
$50, ,25l 90.
Surrendered policies, etc, $500, ll2.S4.
Dividends S4, POS .6O2.74
Total S2O, ,S33, ,47925.
This is certainly record which our citi-
zens may well be proud of, and it is a good
indication of the prosperity of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
HOUSE.
Adjourned

Though the usual scenes attending the
night session were enacted last night, they
were not marked by that degree of hllarity
which generally characterizea1Rh he n, .s2d The
hours which tediously drad ow
length along.
1t was after one o'clock when hds
of the bankruptcy bill succeeded, many
efforts, in having call of the House'Ordered,
and it was not until Las that the sergeanta at
arms brought in the first batch of recalc-
trant members. Some trite and threadbare
excrses which have done duty for years, we're
offered They were greeted with vociferous
bursts of derisive laughter, and were in every
case deemed satisfactory. fhe new recruits
voted on the next motion to adjourn, which,
at l5, was carried-73 to 81.
In today's session, Mr.. Bland of Missouri,
from the committee on coinage, reported
back a resolution calling on the secretary of
| the treasury for information as to whether
the clearing house association at New York.
or any national bank refuses to receive silver
dollars or silver certificates in settlement OF
their balances and whether any official OF
| the government accedes to such practice
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Eaton Of Connecticut
the Senate amendment to the House concur
rent resolution, making arrangements fol
counting the electoral vote, was agreed to.
The committee on naval affairs reported
back resolu ion calling on the secretary o.
the navy tor information as to what amoun
of money has been expended by the navy
advisory board, and what changes have been
made from the original plans of the hulls
boilers, etc., tor the Chicago, Boston, At
lanta and Dolphin, and the correct cost o
| such changes.
The speaker pro TEN. (Blackburn) an
nounced the regular order to be the consider
alton of the resolution providing that for tn,
remainder Of the session one hour ever,
morning shall be devoted to the disposal o
measures called up by individual members
unless FIVE objections are made thereto.
Mr.. Keifer of Ohio moved to amend b,
striking out the word five" and insertin,
ten" agreed to.
The resolution as amended was adopted
| The House then at IS went into commit
tee OF the whole on the river and harbor bill
the general debate being limited to thre,
hours.
At the close of the general debate the frs
section of the bill was read.
Mr.. Reed of Maine made a verbal amend
ment, for the purpyse of calling the attention
! of the committee to the fact that nearly al
the time devoted to general Debate had beel
consumed by the friends of the bill.
! Mr.. O'Neil of Missiocri criticised the ap
propristions for the Mississippi river, in tha
only sc 100000 was Appropriated for i'm
provements between Its source and the Obi
river. This was not fair share of the pork
| (Laughter.)
Pending the action the committee rose an
the House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
A Loud Explosion.
NEW YORK Feb,

New YORK. Feb. 3.
At5l5P. NJ, there was a loud explosion
in the vicinity of Delaney street and East
River Officers soon reached the locality and
found in the middle of Delaney street square
near a big pile of cobblestones. fragments of
wooden cloth on fire. This was the only sign
of any explosion that could be found No
windows IN the vicinity were broken. the
police think that it was either the result of
experiments by dynamiters or practical
joke of boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
THE GRANT RELICS.
A Communication from President Arthur
to Congress in Relation to Them.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.
The President TODAY transmitted to the
House the following message;
To the House Of Representatives
take especial pleasure in laying before
Congress the generous offer made by Mrs.
Grant to give TO the government in perpetual
trust the swords and military and civic tcsti-
monials lately belonging to Gen. Grant. A
copy of the deed of trust and of the letter
written to her by VIM. H. Vanderbilt will
explain the nature and motive of this offer
The appreciation of Gen. Grants achieve
ments and recognition of his just fame have
in part taken the shape Of numerou. memen.
toes and gifts. which. while dear to hlm
possess for the nation exceptional interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
HALLOWELI.

An opportunity will be given to our people
to contribute something towards new bell
for the granite church, and at the same time
have an enjoyable time. at the Bell entertain
ment at Wilson Hall on Thursday afternoon
and evening There will be fan drill by
twelve young ladies, trained by Miss Leavitt
of the Classical School, Hay den's Kinder
symphony, led by Miss Rogers Of the CLASH
cal School, tableaux, illustrating reading
by Mrs. A. c. Currier, decorative art sisters
BY Miss Luley Wells and Miss Kate Beeman.
Ice cream and cake will be on sale. The
tickets are Is and 10 cents. We hope to see
a large attendance from Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
Marine News.

PORTLAND, Feb. B.
The German steamer Varetzen, from Ant
warp Ian. |. via Halifax. arrived in Fort
land at 80 Tuesday morning
Fears were entertained Tuesday morning
about the steamer Lewiston She Is sa1e aho
On her way to Portland. She ran into
thick yapor near Thatcher's Island light ano
was compelled to put back.
The Allan steamer Prussiau sailed fol
Glasgow at 4 p. NJ. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
Disposition OF the Relief Ships.

WASHINGTON. Feb 3
Representative Boutelle was authorized by
the House committee on naval affairs today to
favorably report the joint resolution in ac-
eordance with the Presidents message. pro-
viding for the return of the Alert of the
Greely relief expedition to the British gov
ernment, with the thanks of Congress; for
the transfer of the Bear to the revenue
marine service on the Alaskan coast, and the
placing of the Thetis in the navy to be used
in making surveys and for other purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
A Cold Day.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Feb. 2.
This has been the eoldest day of the season
in Vermont The temperature here, at A.
NJ, was 32 below zero; at noon zero and a,
s P. NJ, Is below. Trains from the north
on the Central railroad are all late. Ice one
foot thick, formed since the middle Of Jan.
uary, is now being harvested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04

We, the undersigned, haze
Msed WaHO Bitfers,a and cheer
fUtty recommend them as the
best medicine ce ecer used for
Impurities IF the 6iOOd. and
the cure NJ dH stomach tr0ub-
les. inctuding dyspepsia, loss
III appetite, indigestion, sicE
hedsi"che. and general DC
biiify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
Death of a Merchant.

PORTLAND, Feb ,.
Capt. VIM F. Stafford died today, aged 73
years. He was formerly well known mer-
chant in Trinidad, Cuba, and afterwards of
the firm of Stafford, Eaton & Fox at Cardenas
but for many years has resided here, his old
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
Sudden Death.

THoMAsroS, Jeb. 3.
Edwin Trowbridge died Monday evening
=. T,om.stou. from breaking blood vessel
in his lungs. He leaves wife, son at the
Albany law school, and daughter, the wife
of Hon. A. p. Gould.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
\ Quick Game.

BATH, Feb. =.
The quickest game of polo on record was
played topight-Alameda 3, Manchesters 0.
The first goal was won 10 five seconds; the
second in ten seconds third in thirty seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
Rossa's Condition.

New YORK. Feb 2.
The surgeons have not removed the bullet
from Rossa's body and will not until he is
stronger. and cannot say when this will be.
Rossa's condition this evening is unchanged
from that of early morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
A Cold Dav.

THoMAsroN, Feb. B.
Today was the coldest day of the winter
10 below. This morning the roads we're
badly dritted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
A Modern Mail.Carrier.

CAMDEN, Feb 3.
Tho roads are badly drifted at Camden
The searsmont stage driver started TUESDAY
morning. leaving his horses at Camden to
walk two miles with the mail bag on his back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
Gov, Coburnss Will.

SKowHEeAN, Feb. 8.
Gov. Coburn's will was prooated ana a.
,oved Tuesday at Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
Chief Justice Appleton's Condition.

DANTOR, eD'
Chief Justice John Appleton, whose criti-
cal illness is causing much uneasiness among
his friends, is reported more comfortable this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
"A Household Necessity

pr One Bottle proves our claims ana costs
out Fiuy Gents. Be you get our remedy
DO be on with thin si:s . ASK Is n iSr
pared by Maurice Baker a. Co., Portland Me, and II
your druggist or dealer not have Y. he may OBTAIN
Il for you any Wholesale druggist in New England
Satisfaction Guaranteed LA
MAURICE, BAKER q Co. ChemistA
rropne,ors and Manufacturers, Portland Ae'
neutrality-suspicious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
BY TELEGRAPH,
WEATHER REPORT.
indications for the Next "a Hours
War Denartmont

War Department,
oince OF the Chief Signal Officer
"asnington, ID. c., Feb. 81 A. VI.
For New England and Middle States
iair weather, followed by partially cloudy
"eather and slight SHOWS; rising temnera.
lure; falling barometer; winds shifting to
southerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
"A SEHOLD PANAC "a" 4"
BAKERS
GREAT AMERICAN
SPECIFlC"
GU es PAINS or EVERY DESCRIPTION.

We are also aware correspondents tell MS, tnat
II IN do rilirh more oespies We know It VIII cure
s,esIr. ana nI-o 'rOO'EssACHE; that 1t Is
s.uu!,lIy rs ..islc!ae ait living creatures
as man. HHt Ne prefer 10 claim less tnhn VIZ
aud let the pubn sccNe! Tor ltse,i tne wonuei @
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-06
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 6. 1885,

either side of the house, knocking out
two OF the posts on the piazza, and In de-
scending to the ground tore the pillar
under the corner of the house into pieces.
His wife was severely shocked, as WAS
also his little nephew, who was in the
room with her. His little daughter, who
was on bed asleep, was so severely
stunned that 1t was some time before she
recovered consciousness. The lightning
set fire to the house, and the curtains of
one OF the rooms were consumed.
A deficit OF $35, 800 in the accounts Of
aX-Tax Collector Hyer. of Orange county,
has been discovered. He has turned over
$4,000 worth of property toward making
good the amount. The county clerk,
Capt. T. j. Shine, said that the books
showed a deficit of $50, 500, but that
credits were claimed in tho sums Of
2,464.65 in cash. 81, 700 in script,
and $1,000 in commissions, amounting in
all to $1,000 90, leaving net deficit OF
S29,S85 80. His bond is for $50, 900. The
bondsmen are the following gentlemen:
Ed. Richmond. E. j. Reel, Z. j. Shine,
Jesse Bumby, j. j. Patrick, DR.. o. 2.
Preston, Jacob Summerin, DR.. w. A.
Shelby, f. p. Hyer, j. b. Speer, J. G..
Speer, A. A. Speer, Alex. S. Clair-Abrams,
Julius Drew, Tom johnson and Harrison
Jones, The county will lose nothing. 1t
is claimed that the deficiency is charge
able TO carelessness and not TO criminal
intent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-06
BAINBRIDGE BOOMING.
Merchants and Planters Prosperous and
the City Growing


BAINBRIDGE, GA, Sept. 5.--The NEWS
Is so universally taken here, and in this
section, that it may be said TO be the
proper medium through which to reach
all the people who may be interested in
the chances that are going on among us.
Merchants begin to carry small change
In their pockets, and it really seems that
we are justin the act OF enjoying some-
thing.
The crops are good, have been made at
less cost than heretofore, and, although
the price is very low. the same money
will berealized. Everything else is cheap.
Decatur has made the finest provision
crop in years. Her farming lands are APP
preciating, and the general appearance OF
the agricultural interests are good. l
was in an AVERAGE community Of planters
Numbering in the neighborhood OF about
twenty families recently, and every head
OF family was a church member, and his
obligations were promptly met in every
instance. There are other equally solvent
and reliable sections.
cambridge is looking up. There are
many changes OF places among our mer-
chants; none retiring, but few new ones
coming in. The Sharon house, so long
conducted by John Sharon, has changed
hands. 1t falls INTO the hands of two
young and lively men, Capt. Joseph
DeSorges Is associated, with Mai. II. Il.
Lee. These gentlemen have placed the
new hotel, Oakland" right square to the
front of first-class houses.
Work on the artesian well will be re-
sumed on Sept. 10. This Will be the
third well. We get the very best free stone
water from the second well. which is dis
tributed at present all over the city.
The court house is now being thorough
ly repaired. 1t will be virtually a new
house and quite a pretty building. 1t
will this year be inclOsed with a neat iron
fence and, setting in the midst OF mag
nihcent grove of wator-oaks, will seem a
"daisy."
Alderman j. X. Graves is erecting a
splendid mansion OF modern style. Others
contemplate erecting residences here this
winter. We have the promise Of many
visitors from the North. This place
has every winter been the resort
OF Canadians. They will come
again this winter. They make good
friends and more readily fsll in with our
methods than the Yankee. We under
stand that several large poultry farms
will be established here this fail
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-06

"That was my first drunk, Captain,
and believe I'll make it my last" said a
neatly, dressed, beardless young fellow to
Capt. Grim, of the Atlanta police, Thurs
day morning.
81 hope IL will be-" said the Captain.
at ought to be, don't you think? Get
drunk. lose your watch and chain, two
rings, and your money. That's a good
temperance lecture. Wen, get 'em back
if you can, but amt going TO get drunk
any more"
The young man gave his name as Jo-
seph PearsOns, and said that he was a
merchant in DuBOise. He came to At
lanta, says the Constitution, Wednesday,
TO see the parade, and remained over that
night. He had never tasted liquor in hi 8
life, and had never been insi1e OF dis
reputable house.
After seeing the parade, Wednesday
Pearsons purchased watch and two
handsome rings. lie passed the day look
ing about the city, and when night came
started out TO see what he could lind. He
began his investigation by taking a drink
the first one be ever swallOwed-and In
a shO' while took another. After taking
the two drinks, PearsOns found his way
70 house Of bad character, and later In
the night hired hack for a ride. About
3 O'Clock the hackman dumped him out al
police headquarters, saying that his cote
would not receive him because ne was toe
drunk. Station House Keeper Buchanan
took charge Of him, and yesterday mcrn.
ing when Pearsons wokeIup he found that
his watch, watch-chain, rings and money
were gene. He then told Capt. Grim all
be could remember about his drunk, and
Capt. Grim is now trying 10 recover the
property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-06
Pulpit and Preacher.

The Presbytery of LawrenceVille meets
In October next.
The exercises of the Baptist church In
LawrenceYille just closed were very in.
teresting and profitable. The church is
firmly organized.
Rev. S. NJ. Provence, who went TO Florj.
da to edit the Baptist Witness, has sey.
cred his connection with the paper and
returned 10 Columbus.
The Presbyterian Church at Lawrence.
vile on Sunday elected the Rev. Samuel
Scott, of Conyers, their pastor. 1t is un.
derstood that he has accepted.
Rev. L. A. Snow is reported TO have
TAX n over 100 members into the church
since he succeeded Rev. j. r. Littleiohn.
deceased, on the Sumter circuit,
The Presbyterian church OF Lawrence.
vile has reelected Mr.. Scott, OF Conyers.
young man OF high character and intel
ligence, as its pastor for the ensuing year.
Rev. J. S. Embry closed his series OF
RELIGIOUS meetings at Burt's academy. IN
OglethOrpe county, Tuesday, after having
baptized sixteen converts and received
one by certificate. Though this church
WAS organized only two years ago, II now
has sixty members, and it is hoped an
edlhce for worship will be built before
long.
The exercises of the Oglethorpe camp
meeting closed Thursday. Among the
preachers present were Rev. George G.. " D.
mcdonnell, the presiding elder; Rev. r.
F. Williamson, the preacher in charge
Rev. j. $. Lewis, Of Bron wood, and Rev.
J. b. Wardlaw, Of Smithville, besides the
local preacher living near the camp
ground. There were eighteen or twenty
accessions to the church.
Camp meeting at Cartersville begins
on Tuesday next. Rev. Sam Jones will
have charge of the meeting, and will
preach once each day. Rev. DR.. Haw-
thorne. OF Atlanta; DR.. Lamar, OF Mem
phis: DR.. Strickland. OF Nashville; DR..
Rankin, OF Chattanooga; Dr. FELTON,, DR..
r. A. Ramsey, OF Murfreesboro, Tenn,
and several other prominent ministers
have been invited 10 help in the meeting.