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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18

not say as to how deep the knife ought TO
cut. but do say that it ought to be more
vigorously applied against rice. which is
the REIMBURSEMENT Of duties care ought to
be taken that the American miller and
laborer Is properly cared for by nicely
adjusted scale of difierential duties.
A. G. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18
LING tpIN.


WiscAssEr.-Our correspondent writes
April l4th.-Mud. Mud. Mud-Moving will
be the order of the day the present week. Dir.
+. Y. johnson will move into the Taylor
house occupied by r. /. Dana on Federal st.
f. w. Dana will moveiuto his house on cor.
of Nam and Middle StS.-lt is reported that
the machinery for boiling saw-dust will soon
be put IN operation. The boilers will be "a
x24 80 inches and cord of saw dust will be
contained IN four of the bolls.-There will
be a village improvement society organized
Monday evening. April l6.-The Masons
have moved iuto their old quarters in Frank
lin Block. The rooms have been painted,
and made very pleasant, and the Old members
exclaim home again."-At a town meeting
held at Franklin Hall Sat, April Il, vote
was taken and decided to dispense with ringing
the bell for the remainder of the current NUM-
cipal year, l.. johnson and Dr. Peaslee
have purchased vacant lots of land on High St
between Hon |. T. IIobson's and DR.. Cush-
mans They now expect to erect dwelling
houses on them early in the summer months
Rev J. II. W. Wharf preached his farewell
sermon at the Methodist church SUNDAY.
April l5.-The committee that have can
vassed for the establishing of reading room
in this village. are much encouraged. and
hope soon to be able to open rooms, which
will be attractive As well as instructive-All
persons interested in the organizing of a loan
aud building association are requested to
meet at Engine Hall next "Wednesday evening
at O'Clock sharp. At the close of thi.
meeting the subject in the interest of the
reading room will be discussed. aud a report
from the committee. who have made Il partial
canvass for the same.-Rev. {. A. Derbey
preached at the Congregational church Sun
day the l5th.--Sleepy Hollow has awoke
from its lethargy Those who have been
bowedd down with acknowledgements of heavy
taxation on account of the railroad debt are
now hopeful that they may be able to redeem
the credit of the town by uniting in mutual in
terests, one of which is to form building
association There are many vacant lots
caused by fire in the year 1870, which can be
bought at reasonable prices. Again lumber
can be had from j. NJ. Haynes or at |. I.
Hobson's at low prices. Carpenters of ex-
pcrience are anxious for labor of whom
many reside In the village. Building ma
teriaIs OF all Kinds can be had without going
out of town. and 1t is believed that if the cit
liens will unite in common to each others
interests, keeping the trade that has gone out |
of town. in town. Wiscasset may yet boast
of being the most desirable place to locate |
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neopI,. can come who aro ,i;snosoJ - "ntie
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18

Wild geese stories are now in order The
Bangor Commercial reports the first flock
The hunters will soon be polishing up their
double-barreled shot guns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18
AUBURN DRUG & CHEMICAL CO.,
AUBURN, MAINE.
decid6m
WARRANT.

BY virtue Of authority vested In me rs Clerk Of
the Village school District Of Augusta. hereby
notify ana warn the Inhabitants Of said District,
qualih"d by law To vote In city AFFAIR." meet at
the Grammar school Room, in said District on sat
urday, the 2lst day Of April lsss at O'Clock T.. NJ,
10 act Oh the following articles viz:
Art l. 10 choose a Moderator
Art 2. 10 choose "a Clerk.
Ant =. 10 choose a Director 10 fix number of
Directors, and i'll any vacancies that may be found
TO exist In the Board.
Art. :. 10 hear report Of Directors and act upon
-uch matters as may be presented therein
Ar. b. To raise money for support Of schools,
repairs of school houses, discounts aud ATTACHMENTS
on taxes, and commissions for collecting the same.
Art. o. To see II the District will make any dis.
count on taxes paid within specified time, and II
so, 10 fix the date thereof
Art. T. To determine In what manner taxes as.
sess"d by the District shall be collected
ATE 10 act upon any other business that may
be legally transacted.
GEO. T.. MACOMBER,
Clerk Village School District.
Augusta, Me-, April 1fth. 1855.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18

Further proceedings in the Stain Cromwell
case Will be made next Saturday in the
Supreme Judicial Court at Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18
STATE OF MAINE.


BY THE GOVERNOR
The sixty rhrd Legislature of Maine passed the
following Act, approved March 10Th, lSs7
Sec. /. "Tbat the Governor shall annually set
apart II day In III. spring as Arbor bay aud shall
issue n proclamation recommending that 1t be
observed by the people of th. state in the plnntng
of trees, shrubs aud vines, in the adorument of pub
lie and private grounds, places and ways, aud in
such other efforts und undertaking. as shall be III
harmony with the general character Of day 50 rs
tnblished."
In obedience to the foregoing, believing In H. wi-
dom. and that II has been fully approved by public
sentiment, |, Sebastian :. Marble, Governor ui
Maine. do hereby drsiqnntr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18

Machias is the last town named in which
preparations are going on toward introducing
the electric light
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18
TUESDAY, .hs i. DAY Of NAY I'D, 10:
70 Re
OBSERVED AS ARBOR DAY.

Experience has demonstrated that good results
followed tree planting wherever praeticed, and de-
earnestly invite TIA" people Of Maine Ia prepare, aud
devote that day 10 the purposes Indicated in said
Act.
Given Mt the Council Chamber At Augusta, this
Ninth day Of April. in the year "f our Lord
on. thousand eight hundred and eighty eighty,
and of the independence Of the tntcd States
of America the one hundred aud twelfth.
SEBASTIAN :. MARBLE
ny THE GOVERNOR.
ORAMANDAL SMITH, Secretary of state,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18
w ALDO,

FREEpoM.-Our correspondent writes Apr.
l6; A Lodge of Juvenile Templars was or
ganized here the 10th with twenty eight char
ter members, and the following officers were
elected for the ensuing quarter: Mrs. Susie
II. Fuller, Supt.; Mrs. Nora Banton and
Mrs. Alice Written, Asst. Supts Bonnie
Carter, w. c. r.. Fannie Flye. W. V. T.
lna FIVE, p. T; Lottie Mcfarland C.
Lille Clement. S; Minta Bradford. A. $.
Oracle Wiggin. +. s, Ida Lawrence, J.
Bonnie Glidden NJ; Julia Thompson. A.
NJ; Ethel Lamson, |. g.; Charlie Thomp-
son, o. g.; Anna Lampson. X. s: Chester
Banton, l.. S.-Miss Anice Dilling returned
Thursday from Franklin, Mass. where she
has been employed in straw factory during
the winter, to care for her sister, Lucy NJ.
Dilling, who is quite ill.-Three of the
students at the Academy were quite i'll and
returned TO their homes Saturday Two APP
pearcd to have the mumps and one the
measles. The spring term will close in
three weeks.
BRANCH MILLs.-Our correspondent writes
April Is Caleb Hanson of Palermo died
yesterday, April IA, of dropsy. aged Il yrs.
y. II. Greeley is quite i'll from nervous
paralysis. -Those who were turned out of
their places of business by the recent fire
have temporized places, as follows: Mrs.
Northrop is continuing her coat business in
Mr.. Kitchens shop. T. Dinsmore, p. NJ.
has Cited up the carding room for an office
{. f. Dove occupies a part of Z. NJ. Doves
casket shop. j. Il. b. Djnsmores goods are
stored and W. :. Tobey has moved onto his
farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18

4 prominent member of the House said to
me last evening that Mr. Reed had never
shown in so high degree his admirable quail
ties as a leader as in the great contest in the
House. Keen, alert, sleepless, and always
aggressive. he kept his line intact, and never
met with surprise. The galleries were
thronged during the day time, and about the
first inquiry which strangers made as they
entered was. which is Mr.. Reed ?" The
strain upon him must have been very great
but observed that he was present at the
session on Friday evening for the considera
ton of private peusion bills, looking as fresh
a. if there had never been 4 deadlock Mr.
Mjliken, Mr. pingley and Mr.. Boutelle.
were among those who stuck to their posts
from first to last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18
VINO ESrERrAtxS:

One of the weak points of southern men
AMI women is their foadness for boasting of
southern hospitality" Those who have
travelled in the south will remember this
popularity onc gets very tired of listening
to the constant repetition of this ostentatious
claim, and of hearing it said, with great
flourish, "oh, but you ought to see with what
a liberal hand we southerners dispense hospi-
tslity." My experience leads me to believe
that no people are more hospitable than
those of the north. and careful survey of
the field here in Washington shows that not
a southern lady has given a notable entertain
ment during the past season. There have
been numberless magnificent receptions.
balls and parties, but they have invariably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18

The effect eft tRc Suggle over the direct
tax hin on the SoptherM members was very
noticeable at the session Sl->she House on
FRIDAY evening. This is the night SET 49, IT:
under the rules. for the consideration of
private pension bills. The south Is usually
represented by some fiery member who fire.
quenily objects and threatens TO call QUO
rum, whenever an opportunity offers. But
on this occasion that localjty seemed unreI-
resented. and objections were unheard.
Everything was serene and lamh-lke and
over fifty pension bills were passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18
LOW tES.

The display of hyacinths and tulips in the
public park, of the city is unusually fine this
spring, especially on Connecticut avenue. \
walk up that fashionable thoroughfare one of
these bright mornings is something To be re-
with pleasure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18

PAtMYKA--0ur correspondent writes,
April iG; The boys are returning from
their winters sojourn in the woods Among
the recent arrivals are Bert Crosby and Ralph
Sprague who came home last Saturday night.
A. X. Millett, after brief visit to relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18

Mr.. Milliken has received an invitation To
address the District convention which meets
at Wateryille next week, but he thinks he
can best serve his constituents by remaining
at his post in the House, where every repub-
lican i, needed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10
CHAPTER V.

MRS. HABLEToN UNBoSoMS HERSELF
 Possum Villa was an unpretentious looking place with one bow window and narrow ,veranda in front It was surrounded with small garden and few sparse flowers in it which were Mrs. Hableton's delight When not otherwise engaged she tied an old hand kerchief round her head and went out into the garden, where she dug and watered her flowers until they all gave up attempting to grow from sheer desperation at not being left alone. She was engaged in her favorite oc- cupation about a week after her lodger had disappeared, a shadow fell across the garden, and on looking up she saw & man leaning over the fence, looking at her.
 He was burly looking man, with jovsal red face, clean shaved, and sharp, shrewi looking gray eyes which kept twinkling like two stars. He was dressed in a suit of light clothes, and wore a stiffly starched white waistcoat, with massive gold chain stretched across it. Altogether he gave Mrs. Hableton the impression of being well to do trades man, and she mentally wondered what he wanted.
 "What d'y want?" she asked abruptly.
 "Does Mir. Oliver Whyte live herep asked the stranger.
 "He do, an he don't," answered Mrs liable ton, epigrammatically. II ain't seen i'm for over week, so s'pose 'e's gone on the drink, like the rest of lem, but I've put sumthin' in the paper as Il pull him up pretty sharp, and let i'm know ain't carpet to be trod on, an if you're friend of i'm, you can tell 'im from me 'e's brute, an' its no more but what expected of i'm, e bein' a male"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10

which has not any distinctive mark to render it noticeable. There were no papers nor cards found on the deceased from which his name could be discovered, and the clothing was noe marked in any way. The handkerchief, hows ever, which was tied across his mouth, was of white silk, and marked in one of the corners with the letters o. w. in red silk The assassin, of course, may have used his own handkerchief to commit the crime, SO that if the initials are those of his own name they may ultimately lead to his detection. There will be an inquest held on the body of the deceased this morning, when, no doubt, some evidence, may be elicited which may solve the mystery"
 In Monday mornings issue of The Argus the following article appeared with reference to the matter:
 1.-The following additional evidence has been obtained which may throw some light on the mysterious murder in hanson cab, of which we gave full description in Satur- days issue: Another hanson cabman called at the police office and gavo a clew which will, no doubt, prove of value to the detec- tives in their search after the murderer. He states that he was driving up the St. Kilda road on Friday morning about half-past 1 o'clock, when he was hailed by a gentleman in light coat, who stepped into the cab and told him to drive 10 Powlett street, in East Melbourne. He did so, and, after paying him, the gentle man got out at the corner of Wellington parade and Powlett street and walked slowly up Powlett street, while the cab drove back to town. Here all clew ends, but there can be no doubt in the minds of our readers as to the identity of the man in the light coat who got out of Royston's cab on the St. Kilda road, with the one who entered the other cab and alighted therefrom at Powlett street There could have been no struggle, as the cabman Royston would surely have heard the noise had any taken place. The sup position is, therefore, that the deceased was too drunk to make any resistance, and the other, watching his opportunity, placed the handkerchief saturated with chlorofolm over the mouth of his victim, and after a few in effectual struggles the latter would relapse into state of stupor from such inhalation. The man in the light coat, judging from his conduct before getting into the cab, appears to have known the deceased, though from the circumstances of his walking away on recog- milton. and returning again, shows that his attitude toward the deceased was not alto gether friendly one.
 Here is great chance for some of our de- tectives to render themselves famous, and we feel sure that they will do their utmost to trace the author of this cowardly and daring murder"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10

The first witness called was Malcolm Roy gton, in whose cab the crime had been conn mitted. He told the same story as had al- ready appeared in The Argus and the fol- lowing facts were elicited by the coroner:
 Q. Can you give description of the gen. tleman in the light coat who was holding the deceased when you drove up7
 A. did not observe him very closely, as my attention was taken up by the deceased; {; and, besides, the gentleman in the light coat was in the shadow.
 o. Describe him from what you saw of him.
 A. He was fair, think, because could see his mustache, rather tall, and in evening dress, with light coat over it. I could not see his face very plainly, as he wore soft felt hat, which was pulled down over his eyes.
 Q. What kind of hat was 1t he worae-a a wide awakea '' '' A. Yes The brim was turned down. and could only see his mouth and mustache, O What did he say when you asked him if he knew the deceasedl
 A. He said he didn't; that he had just picked him up. O. And afterwards he seemed to recognize hima .s.=- A. Yes. When the deceased looked up he said 'Youp and let him fall on to the ground; then he walked away toward Bourke street. Q. Did he look backs A. Not that saw. Q. How long were you looking after himl A. About minute. Q. And when did you see him agains A. After I put deceased into the cab turned round and found him at my elbow. O. And what did he say2 A. said, "Ohl you've come back" and he said, "Yes, I've changed my mind, and will see him home" and then he got into the cab, and told me to drive to St. Kilda- 1 o. Hespoke then as if he knew the deceasedi
 A. Yes; thought that he only recognized him when he looked up, and perhaps. having had row with him, walked awaya but | thought he'd come back. 0. Did you see him coming backa l 4. No; the first saw of him was at my elbow when turned. Q. And when did he get out2 | A. Just as I was turning down by the grammar school, on the St. Kilda road.
 Q. Did you hear any sounds of fighting ol struggling in the cab curing the drivei | A. No; the road was rather rough, and thG
 noise of the wheels going over the stone.
 would have prevented me hearing anything 0. When the gentleman in the light coat got out did he appear disturbeds
 A. No; he was perfectly calm. 0. How could you tell thatg i A. Because the moon had risen and eoule
 see plainly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10
DEMOCRAT MoNDAY DECEMBER lsss

he had died through the inhalation of chlo- roform, which had been deliberately admin istered All the obtainable evidence in the case was circrmAtantial, but, nevertheless, showed conclusively that 8 crime had been committed. Therefore, as the circumstances of the case pointed to one conclusion, the jury could nos do otherwise than frame verdict in accordance with that conclusion
 The jury retired at o'clock, and, after an absence of quarter of an hour, returned with the following verdict: "That the de- ceased, whose name there was no evidence to show, died on the 27th day of July, from the effects of poison, namely, chloroform, feloni- ously administered by some person unknown; and the jury, on their oaths, say that the said unknown person feloniously, willfully and maliciously did murder the said de- ceasedn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10
CHAPTER II.
THE EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEST

THE EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEsT.
 At the inquest held on the body found in the hanson cab the following articles taken from the deceased were placed on the table; 1. Two pounds ten shillings in gold and silver.
 g. The white silk handkerchief which was saturated with chloroform, and was found tied across the mouth of the deceased, marked with the letters O. W. in red silk.
 8. A cigarette case of Russian leather, half filled with cigarettes.
 4. 4 left hand white glove of kid-rather soiled-with black seams down the back.
 Samuel Gorby, of the detective office, was present in order to see if anything might be said by the witnesses likely to point to the cause or to the author of the crime
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10
CHAPTER III.
ONE HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD.
MURDER.
e1OO REWARD.

Whereas, on Friday, the 27th day of July, the body of man, name unknown, was found in a hanson cab. And wher as, at an inquest held at St. Kilda, on the 30th day of July, verdict of willful murder, against some person unknown, was brought in by the jury. The deceased is of medium height, with Ia dark complexion, dark hair, clean shaved, has a mole on the left temple, and was dressed in evening dress. Notice is hereby given that a reward of a100 will be paid by the government for such information as will lead to the conviction of the mur- derer, who is presumed to be man who en- tered the hanson cab with the deceased at the corner of Collins and Russell streets, on the morning of the 27th day of July"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10

'sIf Mir Oliver Whyte does not return to Possum Villa, Grey street, St. Kilda, before the end of the week, his rooms will be lot again. Habletonn
 "Oliver Whyte,n repeated MT. Gorby slowly, land the initials on the pocket hand kerchief which were proved to have belonged to the deceased were, Q. w So his name is Oliver Whyte, is itG Now, wonder if Rubina Hableton knows anything about this matter. At any rate, i" said Mir. Gorby, put ting on his hat, tas I'm fond of sea breezes, think I'll go down and call at Possum Villa, Grey street, St. Kilda."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10
New Shoe Store.

TO BE CONTINUED.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10

123 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10

Not the largest stock but the lowest prices for Gents. Ladies and Children Boots, Shoes $ Rub
 bers. Give me call,
 I23 Rank Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10
EW STORE! NEW GOODS!
 Parker & Goodwin,

We are here to stay and can save yo0 money on Teas Coffees, General Groceries, Meats and Prosisions. Give us a call. Ne. 5 BssHor srHEEr. WATERBURY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10
FOR SALE.

Dining room and fixtures in first t-class location Good reason for selling. Apply to
 MITcHELRs & 10 CENT DINING ROOM, 62 East Main Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-10
7heMyteI OfaHanSOInCab By FERGUS W. HUME.
 CHAPTER l.
 WHAT THE ARGUS" SAID.

HE following report appeared in The Ar gus newspaper of Saturday, the 18th July, 1S-:
 Truth is said to be stranger than fic- tion, and certainly tn @ extraordinary murder which took place in Melbourne
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-08-25
ADelIgltfuI Trip West.

The Sovereign Grand Lodge, /. o. Q.
f., meets this year at Los Angeles, Cali
fornia, September 1921. Mr.. William
Filing ham, ofthis city, who is one OF the
most prominent men in the order in this
State, is one Of the two representatives
from this State to the Sovereign
Lodge, and lie is anxious that others
beside himself shall enjoy trip
West and the splendid entertainment
to be offered en- route and ut
Los Angeles. He has arranged for q
round tip rate from here of only SS7 20,
via the Pan Handle to Kansas City and
from there over the Santa Fe route. For
81 more the tickets can be made good to
return via San Francisco. This rate is
open to all whether they are Odd Eel
lows or not. The itinerary OF the trip
in the possession OF Mr.. Ellingham is u
special one.