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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Fns csssert - tAs Bapttss casrsA-
Ths selection Of last Thursday
sysuIns Cor the e0aeeFt al the Bap-
list church was Q fortunate one II
point 81 agreeable weather. The
church was hIisd with an audiences
Of those ladies' and gentlemen who
are noted for their knowledge ot
good music. The concert was undsf
ths direction Of Prof. Henry Yang
aslsch, who made all his appoint
msnts with the best results, and the
fullest sstisfaetion wss given In
every detail. The professor but
added 10 his rsnoWn In catering
successfully % the music loving
people Of Salina- The opening
piece, an overture to William Tell, .
piano duet by Mas Tins Flanders
and George LII, was produced with
admirable effect. kiss Edith
sampson followed with the song,
wild and Sweet" and was loudly
sppisuded. Mics Grace Probsrt
gave the recitation Of Flying Jim's
Last Leap" This young lady who
during the past winter has several
times delighted SalIns audiences
with her splendid rseitstive power,
appeared ct her beat Thursday
night. Flying Jim" IL scsptible
Of great scope and she seemed to
have csmplstely mastered Its many
excsllsneIes Of rendition. Along In
the evening shs sang "Lullsby, land
here, too, she vas applsuded. Joe
Phillip gave . violin solo. "Fstasie
Caprice !" snd later on, the violin
solo, "L' Argonesia." On each
occasion he was recalled. He II .
grand viOlinIst. Miss Belle Daily
sang "Ohe! Mamma" and 30 well
pleased were the audience that they
we're not 10 be apPeased Till she
returned TO the stage, where In .
spirit Of abandon she sang THE
tale Of voc" to the amusement Of not
Q few and the dIsapproval Of some
Of the more sedate church members.
The piano solo 81 Puritsni," BY
Miss Blends Carlbsrg, did great
credit to the exquisite touch and
training and ability OF this girl OF
thirteen years Of age. Mr.. c. +.
WeIgle rehesrsed . selection from
"OthelIo" with gratifying effect,
showing hns delivery and mastery
Of wOrd-chsractsrs. Mrs. J. n.
Schwartz, whose superb singing en-
frances the SsIInH audiences, sang
Flor de Marghsrits," and was
recalled and gave . repetition.
Little four-yeaT-old Edna Bowling
repeated my Baby Brother" and
Was followed by clappIng Of hands.
Miss Nina HalIstt, who wss down
on the programme for the ccrnet
solo, Lizzie POlks," was absent
from the city, and Mr.. Chss. Wsg-
staff wa substituted with the from
bone solo, Rocked In the Cradle Of
the Deep" For sweetness Of music
the piece 10 scarcely 10 be surpassed,
aud Mr.. Wagstaf lent the solo that
strength aud beauty Of tone which
only one who II fully an adept with
the Instrument IL capable OF fur
nishIng. Prof. Yungnelsch pre-
sided at the piano, with violin
accompaniment ty Prof. Joe Phil
lip. Never, - far - our knowledge
extends, has . concert passed OF
more satisfactorily than did this
one. We are pleased to know the
church was made the recipient Of
quite . desirable benefit Of thirty
odd dollars above expenses. w. ].
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

At the meeting Of the directors OF
the County Agricultural Associa.
ton, LAST Monday, It was decided to
hold fair this falI-date not de6.
niteIy fixed. A committee was sp.
pointed to walt on the county COM
mIssionsrs to secure an appropris-
ton for an smpIthestrs.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

The wind Monday night twisted
of some branches and sent sdrlft
all articles not safely anchored.
but was not near 90 damaging ss Il
was supposed It would be. A POORLY
constructed brick house on the east
side was blown In.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

WASTED.-A competent house
keeper. I have I've chIldrsn-agsd
respectively, girl Of II, girl Of 8, girl
Of s, boy Of 10 years and boy Of
years. Every convenIspcs for
housekeeping supplied. For further
Information enquire ct JOURNAL
ONCE, or Of Eph. Simpson, Culver,
Kansas. l7-3t
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Capt. H. d. Baker has been APP
pointed city marshal Of the city Of
Guthrie, In the land OF Oklahoma.
Another case 81 where the citizen Of
SslIna Is indispensable TO the vel
fare, glory, and peace Of other COM
muuitIea
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Thomas Crsmsr, formerly In the
grocery business In this city, opens
Q grocery at Walker, Vernon county,
No. He states that . coal mine IL
Just being opened within two OF
three mIlss Of the town, which II
located on an important railroad
junction. He believes he has
struck the right location, and will
head for that point In Q few days.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

One black mare, II years old,
brown fillies 2 and 8 years old.
They we're last sssa near Manhattan.
I will pay . liberal reward 10 any
one giving information Of them.
w. CHILLsoE, Alma, Ks.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

For farm and city loans 20 10 WIN.
Bsrneck q Co., lis N. Santa Re
Avenue, salina, Kans. We can
close mp loans In . very short time.
VIZ. BAaHRcK a Co,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Rev. ]. n. Lock wood IL to deliver
the Memorial sermon, and Revs. J.
N. Johns and w. II. Sweet tbs ad-
dresses, on Decoration Day.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

The bans for the marriage Of John
Mcmillan 10 MIss Rena JOhanpIs-
10 take place next Tuesday evening
st the Catholic ehurrh-haVs been
nt.htIaha1
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Hersss and Farm Impisns.ts fer sale.
I have for sale on the farm Of Ed.
Snyder, In Gypsum township, seven
head Of horses, wagons, moving ma
chimes &c. w. H. BuEZARD,
1857 Walnut Township.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Msssrs. Williamson, Topeka, and
Campbell, Minneapolis, are among
the applicants for the princlPalship
Of our schools the coming year.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

c. B. Kirkland was Oss Of the
comPosltOrs Who Get up the type for
"QuantrsIi and His Men," Of which
the late MAJ. J. N. Edwards Was the
author. Tue book Was Published In
~ Iottls
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Geo. r. Supple has moved his
real estate and insurance Office to
w. H. Skaters store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

A petition IL being circulated for
opening up Fifth street through
what 10 known ~ Santa Fs Park
Addition, from Prescott Avenue to
Crawford.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

w. ID. Crawford, Secretary Of the
land department Of the U. P. rail-
way at 0mshs-aeeomPanlsd by
Mrs. CraWfOrd-are In the city
visiting their son Bryce, and other
raIatIvea
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

The family horse Of Mr.. Vernon,
like . very sensible human, was not
pleased with the outlook Saturday
night, on account Of the dangerously
high wind. She accordingly sought
refuge In the cyclone cellar on the
old Capt sherria place, Iron
Avenue. She went Into the mole
uDcersmOnIOusly, however, and
was % we'll Wedgsd In that It took
the party Of reseuers until daylight
10 bring her back 10 the upper air
She was but little bruised, and had
the honor Of being the first cyclone
hole visitor Of the season.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Mrs. Cora Miller. Of this city,
yesterday read . paper on Luke
warm members" before the Kansas
Christian EndsaVor Society In Ses-
sion In Topeka.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

DIR. r. H. Van Eaton, Of Clear
Water, sedgwIek county, accom-
panied BY MrS, Van Eaton ,Is Visiting
his old SalIna nsIghbors and friends.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09
Rriaa sale.

Twill offer for sale to the highest
bidder. on Saturday, May Is, 1889, at
10 o'clock .. m, ct the bridge on
Mulbury, ~ miles northwest Of Be-
lima, the old Stick bridge. Terms
cssh. THEo. swARTz,
le-t2 Trustee Smoky Hill Twp.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Mrs. A. l.. Wilson who has been
the guest Of Mr.. aud Mrs. w. C. Ad-
Olson for several weeks, returns to-
day to her home In Red Bud, III.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

81. Parker unemployed tempIra-
riiy by q music firm la Topeka.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Commencing with Saturday night
We have had the hottest and most
dissgresable period Of the season.
The wind was cOntIhuOus like Q
gale for two days.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

DIR. Phillips represented SalIna at
the meeting Of the Kansas State
Medical association. Yesterday he
talked upon Contagious EruPtIve
EevRF
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Msssra. ]. f GebhArt and Berkeley,
in spite Of dust and high wind killed
nInety-seven Plovsr last Monday.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

The TAc0ma (W. IT, Esscs' (Dsnl
gives Tom Cavsnaugh the following
notice:
The Hon Tom Csvsnaugh, like his
bcsou friend Colsnel OuinRa. ''As's
ali right" and rstsrns frsn . pil.
grtmAgs 10 the repebliesn Mecca %
veil eatisfssd - vas the colonel,
after an Interview with the chisf
executives sale leather, that "ms
and the prssideat" are On the bed
% terms. Brother Csvansagh %
mildly enthusiastic over hls pro.
spsess for being the pext surveyor
esneral q this tsFrisofy. No ens g
Better qualified. perhaps, fer tks
posisioa-ander repabiiesa Cd
ministratioa. NJ. Cevaasueh 4 q
link In the chain tbst binas tho
present 10 the past, and - one q tks
remlniscsncss of the ed end nov
nearly obsoists regime would per-
hasa lliaminate the uiehe % wateh
he aspires 10 climb e. well 90 any
% the othsF grand cid party var
hsFsss. Aefs's . boost Cor Ar.
Cavanasgh.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09
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on the best securities. They give al
the options or privileges and close
the loan without delay. I9-tl
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

FIJI. Warner 10 TO open up the
roller coaster for the summer, with
Q female band accompaniment.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

q. Al. Eastman aud family take up
their residence permanently 1t
Hayes CITY,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Mrs.. Vert Wilcox, Of Deposit,
n. ", has been for several days Q
guest Of her sister, Mrs. r. II.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Joe Inmsn, formerly Of this city
has been appointed postal clerk be-
tween Ellsworth aud Wichita.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

John A. Larson, Of Assaria, 10 an
applicant for the consulate OF
GothsnburR, Sweden.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

was there ever . brighter and
more fragrant morn than that which
ensusd after the stormy fury Of Mon
daV nIRht.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Four new drums were received
yesterday for the X. Of P. Drum
Corps. They now have eight drums
In all.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Rev. f. F. Hill, formerly Of this
city, preached In the "opera house
tent" Of Guthrie, Oklahoma, last
Sunday.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

G. Z. Granger has been appointed
postmaster Of BrOokvills, and ], Il.
johnson succeeds 10 the vacant post
mastsrahIp Of Asaaria.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

The street ear company talk OF
putting on two open or summer
cars. A good thing.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

II. d. Berg vas the recipient yes
tsrday OF . complete surprise, In
honor Of his ssth Birthday, BY .
gaahsFing Of his brothers and sisters.
A goid-headsa cane vas presented
70 hin By hip relatives.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

The oOenty cOmmlss toner's met
Saturday and appropriated tl.0O
towards the construction Of three
bridges, located - described In the
notice Of the approPriatioa-Pub-
llahed In this keaue.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

We understand that Mr.. r. C.
Kear, the loan broker, has gone TO
PhIIadelphIa. Mr.. w. c. Troutmsn
will have charge Of his business
during his absence. Mr.. Ksar has
gone east ct the request Of eastern
capitalists who contemplate max
Ing some investments through his
agency, on farm and city property,
arst mortgage security. He expects
when he returns to be able TO supply
parties with money on hrst class
real estate security ct lower rate
than ever before offered In central
Kansas. Parties who contemplate
borrowing money will do well to
defer making their applications
until after Mr.. Hears return from
the east, which will be about the
10Th Of May. He will bring the
money With him and be ready 70
Close all loans on the spot. PrincI.
pal and interest 10 be paid here In
Sallna.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09
Distriet Csars.

State Of Kans. W. James Blakss-
ly. Judgment and sentence that
defendant pay fine Of $1,000 and
costs and stand committed tili hue
and costs are paid.
State Of Kaus. Va. Chas. Williams.
DEPENDENT sentenced 10 ImprisOn-
ment twenty days In county jail and
pay costs, aud stand committed till
costs are paid.
State Of Kans. W. A. X. Jackson
Of 81. Defendant A. X. Jackson
sentenced to pay ins Of $1,000 and
thirty days In county Jail. Sand
committed TIN ens and costs are
paid.
State Of Ksns. W.. A. X. Jackson
st 81. Continaed as to A. X. Jack
sou.
Court adjourned until June ~.
1889.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

A council q Gypsam Greek Re-
Rublieaas was held at 0ypsum City
Saturday, 10 dstsFmlns upon . rep
rsssntstion for that POFtlea Of the
county - The ooanty tsckst We
have M bard Il the result.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09
naaaasussaa nssisa.

The eepartasrshIp heretofore sx-
istlng between II. A. 0stbsrg and c.
J. sjogrss, under the 1rm name and
style Of Ostbsrs q Co., hss this day
bsea dissolved By mutual consent,
c. J. sjosrsn retiring from ths iirm.
All debts and liabilities ere assumed
b. II. A. 0stbsrz, and ell snounts
owing the late frm viii b paid 10
him. n. A. OsfBRna.
G. J. 6JoaREN.
9molsn, Kan, Nay I, 1889, 1854
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

MISUNDERSTANDING, . girl to
do general houssvork. Enquire of
Mrs. NJ. ID. Sampson.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09
CITV AND GOUNTT.

May devotlOns each day at the
Catholic church II : 30 p. IN.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

The Auxiliary 10 the Y. Il. c. A.
h making prspsrssioa for IN eIabO-
rate snteFtalnmeat, 10 Be given %
the zsrd ssd 24th of this nosth
Every saert viii BE- made b make
tire Psnsy Show and Tsa . success,
socially and enancislly.
An vkesxpsett 10 parehase pansiss
this season. are iavitsd 30 vsit sad
sss what Tie ladies' 81 ne AaxillaFy
win hsvs 10 sAes. Ehess Piaass
IRE shs sans e. yoa voaid sst n
yoa bssshs q che aofist. fhsy
ssrs eli prssass1 q ssshoms fi0rist,
sra are fron ckoics SOD.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09
CHEAPER MONEY.

Rel estate money Il more plsatifuI
and Quincy q Co. are giving the
haitian rskss
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

n. L. Twinins he's tskss skarss
81 The csntrsl Hetsl u proskvtEls
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Fraak Brown, esaVistsa q ais
tarsins The salyatioalsts e their
nsstine, Sas ansd g aBa cesss.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09
McHenry Go.

Are now showing the incest
line of wool and cotton dress
goods for spring and summer
wear ever exhibited i'm Salina,
and we invite all who cOntem-
plate buying to look us over.
Gorgeous challies and cOlOrs
that will wash, too; fine cloth,
and not the narrow goods that
you will see some places at 10
cents a yard---a cheaper grade
at 6 IA cents.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Arson Miller went to Topeka
Monday, 10 attend . session Of the
executive council Of the q. A. r.,
department Of Kansas, Of which he
IL Q member. He returned yesterday
morning. He reports that the
annual sncsmpmsnt TO Be held In
Sallna will take place during the
lsst week Of January, 1880. The
date Of the SOLDIER Reunion ct Els
worth IL slso fixed. IL II 20 COM
msncs Oct. I. The council agreed
upon . plan for the assembly hall
fer the Ellsworth grounds. IL will
be shaped something like . cone,
possessing the best Of acoustic
properties. It will accommodate
from three 10 six thousand people.
The council expect TO visit Ballna
before long, 10 arrange Preliminaries
for the eneamPment.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

ssii.s Hsrksss.
SALINA, KAs., May 2, lsse.
Corrected every Thursday morn
Ing By the sallns Mn q Elevator
Company.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

H. Rev. B,shsp Van arrived yss-
ssrday, and b the guest q g John's
Military Aesesmy. He was seoes.
10 from Tie dspss ~ sks Czast4
hssded By tn Z. 1P. arsn cosps.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

Several carloads Of fine horses
raised In this county have been
shipped to eastern msrkets-snd
notably the car sent from here 10
Massachusetts, last Friday by 8. r.
Mats. Some years ago Ne Isdalged
In continuous argument upon the
necsssity Of the farmers raising
horses, not Only for their UWn use,
but for shipment. Everything Of
the hOrss kind Eas then shipped In 10
the county. Now we have horses,
and TO spare, aud Of the best blood.
In . few more ysars the horses Of
the Kaasas PFaIrIes will be more
famous than those Of the blue grass
regions Of Kentucky.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

The arst anniversary sermon Of
Rev. WIN. Foalkss - pestoF Of the
First Presbyterian church Of thls
city wss greatly enioysd By the
audience Sunday morning. DuFins
his one year, service - pastor great
good has been accomplished Tor the
cougreGasIoa, for which be has
labOrsd 90 Esal0usly and ably, and
at the close q the year he asds .
prosperous, ualted church. he h
greatly beloved By his entire coagrs-
Cation, che membsrs Of which do
net fall repeatedly 10 e0ngratulats
themselves In their god fortune In
securing iuss the pastor that ives
wanted. Tomorrow svsnlng e the
church, the asAl lnstallation q Mr..
FOulkss - pastor, With n sEeslisns
progsaans, win taks Plses.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

The Installation services at t1s
Prssayssrisn church will begin 81
T:0 tomorfow (Fridayl svsnine.
Ths following h the programme q
sxsrsisss for thst occasion:
10 prsasea "a = oonassa fhe insiaIlssion,
8Ev. Ne. 1lsnoP. n p.
10 pre3ch Bsv. VIZ .. 0Ensos e ciyes
~. u 5. vAiIis. 4 II.,sss. -
kss. E-R1salEls- e ce6sssais
NV. 80: 1 S 1 K.sss:: 49,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09
WOOL DRESS GOODS.
! !S En- !; 7S ' $ < a ; ;:''

Cheap dress goods in large
assortment, 10 to SO cents a
yard. BLACK GOODS i'm
cashmeres and silk warp Hen
riettas i'm great profusion at
bottom prices.
ParasOls and silk umbrellas
fifty cents to five dollars. At
$1.35 we offer twenty-fOur inch
silk umbrellas with natural
handles.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

"Ths Blair Educational amend
ment" or "a return 30 the old
fashioned Puritanieal Sunday laws"
Rsv. C. p. Mortimer viii speak upon
this subject next Sunday svsnins
ct the Christssa church. The sing
ing will Be under the direction 81
Prof. Guile. Solos By Mrs. Schwartz
and Mis- Belle Daily.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

sslIna IL honored BY the visit Of
quite . party Of eastern men. They
are Edwin warfield, Baltimore,
surveyor Of ihs port; P. Bonney,
Judge Ssprsns Court, Portland,
Me-; Isaac J. Carr, President Ne
ti0nsl Bank, Gardiner, Me-; DR.. G.
w. Goddard, Boston, Mas; Geo. C.
MoFrell. Boston. They are visiting
Kansas In the Interest Of the Kansas
Investment Co., Of Topeka. They
were driven about the city this
morning by Isaac A. Bareh, agent Of
the company.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

The District Conference Of the u.
+. church has been In ssssion this
week, commencing on Tuesday.
Ths programme for today is q
fnll~-a.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-09

smolsn, Kan, May 1, 1889, ls-s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-19
DID GILMAN DO IT7
The Question which interests the
Good People OF East corinth.

BANGOR, July 1S.-Charles III. Gilman OF
East Corinth, who Is suspected Of setting
fire to his store and who was put under ar
rest this morning by Deputy Sheriff Reed,
has not been brought to this city but II aid
der surveillance at his house. Pend as sup
not commit suiciaasfi iaasfio !" followed him to the
ssg pUssHf reached him Just after his boat was
capsized either accidentally or purpooeiy. A.
special to the Whig says:
"wnat upset the boat unless he did 1t pur-
posely Is mystery, as there was no wind at
the time. That he did not seriously enter
tain the idea Of suicide was shown by the
fact that he clung tenaciously to the boat un-
til assistance reached him. After he was
helped into the other boat Gilman had very
little to say, and was taken back to the
house Of his father. He remained there dur
ing the rest of the day, and late last evening
was seen by Mr.. Macomber, the representa-
tive of the insurance companies and Detec-
tive Allen who stayed at East Corinth last
night. From the best information vbtaina-
BILE 1t seems that number Of the citizens Of
the town had their suspicious aroused I'M
mediately after the fire, that something was
wrong about Gilmans stories. He contra
dicted himself, and as one gentleman said
when he announced that he had been robbed,
it seemed as though he was acting part
The safe was drilled in peculiar manner,
the holes being over the combination In such
a way that 1t could only be opened by scien.
tifc safe worker, and by one who was well
acquainted with that peculiar safe. Then,
while a various assortment Of watches be
longing to the people in the town, and locked
up In the safe for the night, we're undisturb-
ed, Gilman's watches were missing. rob-
berry was alleged to have taken place at the
same store once before this year. 1t is said
that Gilman was owing considerable and the
theory Is that the supposed burglary was
planned to gain time and sympathy with his
creditors"