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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
6awtelle il Interviewed.

BosroS. Feb. IA Globe corre.pon-
dent at Dover telegraphs an interview he
had with Isaac b. Sswtelie. Sawtelle was
cautioned by his counsel not to say any ything
to preiudice his case. Sawtelle denied he
met his brother at Rochester a week ago
Wednesday denied in the strongest man
ner of having any hand in the killing OF
Hiram, laying great emphasis on the word
"killing;' claimed there was no proof be
had killed his brother; he night admit The
purchase of the tools, but might be able
when the time came to show for what pur.
pose. He a.ked eagerly if an, thing va.
heard of "Dr-" Blood The reporter asked
if Blood met Hiram at the station Saw,
telle said he guessed he hii better not ans
ver that. He said Blood owed Hiram mo n
ey and payment had been pressed BY Hi.
ram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Hioting at Wichita De MED.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Feb. IA special
from Harper, Kansas. to the Star says there
is no truth in the story sent from Wichita
about serious riot said to have occurred al
Harper, yest+ rday. over a railroad bond
elect m and theft Of the ballot box, no one
vas killed. no one injured. and no riot oc-
cured. The only foundation for this story
was an indignation meeting held Wednes
day to protest against the appointment of
A. G. Patterson, as postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Painsl AXE 0ove,rm-nt What 40.
ton Viii be Taken.
Emperor William Will Aid the Work.
ingmen.

BERLIN. Feb. 1.-THE Emperor has
authorized the publication of the following
remarks made to the Deputy Baron Eynem
whether We reap gratitude or ingraiituds,
we snail not weary IN our endeavors for the
welfare OF working classes. because We are
convinced this will ultimately enable US to
reconcile workiugmen To their position in
the social scale. These endeavors will At
any rate give us a quiet conscience for all
we do"
The Council of State summoned in pur.
suaDce OF purpose as announced In the i'm
penal resciePt. opened today. Emperor
presided in person. Ia the opening address
he outlined the object of the council. He
requested the council to asse able again
the 26th inst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15

on agreeing thereto. The rules we're
adopted by strict party vote; yes lsI.
nays las. Absens or paired: Anderson.
Allen Of Mississippi. Blanchard, Bgss.
Boothman, Carlisle. Forney .Frank Hay nes.
Hopkins. Mckinley. Morrow Oates, Pheian,
Randall Of Pennsylvania. Rogers, Stahl-
neckef, Turner Of Nes York. Van Schaaek
Whifsehorn. wiibef, Wilson Of Virginia.
The House as S IS adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
BUSINESS OF THE STATE.

The H. J. Dexter Wood Working Com
p,ny furnish about 1000 feet Of bard wood
flooring for the new hotel at West Cove.
The English steamer Peruvian sailed
from Portland Thursday afternoon With .
full cargo. including about 5000 barrels of
apples, 5000 bushels Of grain. 5000 cheese
and 100 tons Of meats.
One Of the best vster powers in the State
10 at Bar Mills in Hollis But . very
small portion Of IL 10 used. In location il
possesses many advantages and offers q
good opportunity to some manufacturing
Arm.
7. B. Seekings Of St. Albans and James
Dawson of Dexter have completed arrange
ments and will run the new FLANDERS Wooden
Mill in the upper part Of Dexrer. The
mill will be started at once and will manu-
facfure . superior article Of vooien goods.
The old Eastern quarry, opened ct Mon.
son and run for several years by DR.. L E.
Norris. will be reopened in the spring By
the Nonson Maine Slate Quarry. They
have contracted for 800 cords Of wood
which 10 nov being delivered. This vii
add about 30 people to the employees oi
tAe company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15

The House committee on elections, thii
morning. disposed Of three Of the cos,esiec
election cases before it. By siricS party
vote, the committee recommended Feather
stone, the Republican contestant for The
seat Of Cate in the first Arkansas district
and Of Audd, the Republican contestant OIL
the seat Of Bsrnes Compton in the nfth
Maryland district. BY unanimous vote,
the committee recommended that Clarke
the Democratic sitting member from the
hsst Alabama district, be allowed 70 keeI
~ ssak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Forgot his Relatives but RENE mbered
College

Dover, N H., Feb IA The will of
Benjsmln Thompson of Durham. left with
the probate officers here today, after some
minor bequests. leaves the whole estate,
worth half q million, to the agricultural
college at Durham. The conditions that
are annexed. if not complied with, give the
money TO Massachusetts,. If that Safe
does not connolly the money goes to Michi-
gan. The relatives Of Thompson get moth
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Two Freight Trains Collide.

ST. THoNAs, Ont, Feb. IA collision
said TO have been caused by the mistake
of dispatcher took place last night on the
Michigan Central railroad near Csyasga
Two trains loaded with general merchandi sc
and live stock running thirty miles an hour
met in a deep cut. The tranmen Jumped
and escaped injury. The loss Of rolling
stock, merchandise and live stock 10 enor.
nous Twenty FIVE cars we're reduced to
mateh~ood and forty more or lass damaged
Many hogs and horses we're killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Will be Tried on Charge OF Attempted
Poisoning.

MAIDEN, Mass, Feb. l4.-In the dis.
trict court this afternoon. E. Clerence
Page of Medford, and Mrs. Isabel
Huntley, wife Of Clark I. Huntley of thi.
city, we're held in $4,000 and $1,000 bonds
respectively, on the charge of attempting
to poison Mrs. E. Clarence Page Botf
pleaded not guilty and found bonds. 1t i,
understood that the attempt to poison wa,
made some months ago. 1t is alleged thai
Page has been keeping c)mpany with the
Huntley woman for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Charged with Utterins and Offering
FORCED Notes.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l4.-Morris Lipp,
msu, a candy manufacturer in this city,
wa. today held in 1000 bail for further
bearing next week, on the charge of utter
ing and offering for discount forged notes
in the name of Frederick p. Morris, who
controls the news and candy business on
tine Long Island and all branches of the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad systems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
KILRAIN 8 BAD LUCK.
A Dallas. Texas. Man Killed While
ep'rIing.

DALLAS. Texas. Feb. "A Jake Kilrair
and ssparring troupr exhibited at tho opers
house last night Tom james of Dallas
encountered Bsnzlx. the combination
champion lightweight for s25. In the
fourth round Banza struck James in the
neck knocking him lump on the stage
When tn entertainment Vas about con
ciuded Muldoon called for a ph, sician.
James died at ~ 80 this morning. KllrAin
critd Ike child. The entire combinali IN
WAS held for murder
kiirsin and party, with the ex eption of
Banzis, left for New Orleans at 8 O'Clock
tonight Banza remains TO answer b. fore
the court tomorrow An irquest is being
held over the remains of James.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15

II Is A. un~ise to neglect . case Of con-
stipstion or indigestion A. . case Of fever
or other more serious disesse. for, IL Al
lowed to progress ~ great danger to life
NAV result A few Hamburg Figs will put
they may be kept BY occasional use Of this
medicine. Is cents Dose. one ng.
Mack Drug Co., N. Y. feblIdsodfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
WEDDING CARDS

The kennebec journal Job Department
spiendidly equipped for doing All
.hes Of wedding printing, announce
sns. Invitations. cards. etc.. In ths
,.'ess and most approved sty 90. II hs'
zone an enormous amount Of this class
work during the past year. It's or
ssrs coming from all parts of tns
ssass. No better work In this line was
svsr done in the state. with the coming
ysar, It's facilities for this Kind Of worn
WI ee still further inc rcased. among IL
latest things being . beautiful hair hns
.r'p-sype by which II Is enabled 20
Hnass engraved work SO closely ths'
WY few can detect the difference
1srns reasonable. Send for prices Ant
eAADlss T.
DURI.EIGH 4 ELYNT,
voo Aaguses, Aatns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Steamer Runs Down q Canal Boat
Two Lives Lost

NEW YORK, Feb. A.-The steamboat
City of New York. of the Norwich line, whe n
rounding the battery at o'clock this A. NJ
in a dense fog, ran down and sank q canal
boat Captain Cahill and wife are sup
posed to have gone down with ne canal
boat.
The captain of the canal boat Patrick
DAILY, of Perth Amboy, N j., was drown
ed. His wife was not on board. 1t is said
the captain of the City of New York vii
be arrested on the return trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Iowa legislative Deadlock.

DEs MorSEs. Feb. IA Negotiations be-
tween the two parties in the loser branch
Of legislature are all Cd and ths deadlock
has become . game Of freeze out After
the 18th ballot the House adjourned until
10. 80 tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Bad A co,d ,n, to a woda,nx p.,tv

PARIS F-b IL "A SAD accident bsp-
pened 70 a wedding party at Ponuvy yest. r
day.
The vehicle contsiring bride and
bridegroom and a number of their ffis nds
was upset aud the .hOle party preaipitated
into the river.
OF the par5 were drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
3wsety- Three Convictions In Navassa
Cnn0a

BAIrrxoRx, Md, Feb. In the
United S,ates court TO-DAY, ~ 10. the rs
colored men charged With rioting as Na-
vassa on September l&th last. we're con
sicted. The penalty for rioiing 10 either .
nominal nne or imprisonment from day
to years. or both. This 10 practically the
end Of the trials. Sentence will probably
be passed next week upon all Who partici-
pstea in the riots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
sawtelle Arraigred for Murder.

Isaac Sawtelle was arraigned in court at
three O'Clock this afternoon. His counsel
waived reading of the complaint and pie AIDED
not guilty. The case was adjourned TO
March II. Sawtelle was taken to Dover
jail where he will be confined till the time
named.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
The Consolidation Not Yet Agreed
Upon

BosroS, Feb. 1.-THE Boston News
Bureau says: I'VE can state authoritvely
that the Maine Eastern consolidation COM
mittee are further away from any agree
ment as to consolidation that at any time
yet"
The Boston 4 Maine hearing at the State
House is set down for Feb. 26, not March
26,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Wholesale Massacre OF Arabs in
Battle

ZANZIBAR, Feb. IA In his struggle for
the recovery of the throne, Uganda Mwan-
"a va assisted by Europeans, There was
very severe fighting. King Kaiemas' force
~ss Rnnibilated, few Arabs escaping the
subsequent massacre. During the battle Q
dhow on the lake. conveying IL Arab
chlefs and 200 fighting slaves, was blown
up and all on board peri.hed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15

Not more than two dozen members we're
present when the House met at eleven
O'Clock in continuation Of Thursday's ses-
sion.
Stewart of Georgia and Reilly of Penn
sylvania entered emphatic protests against
the adoption of the proposed code, and the
action Of Speaker Reed was defended and
upheld by R.ines Of New York.
Kelly Of Ksn,ss defended the Speakers
course and then Thursdays session ended
and the sessiod Of Friday was opened with
the reading Of the journal.
The journal was approved. yeas l5l, nays
l, the Speaker counting a quorum.
Gambler of Msssschusetts, from The com
mittee on the worlds fair, submitted . re-
port which was ordered printed and was
recommitted.
The consideration Of rules was then pro-
ceeded with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Accident on the Canadian Pacific Rail
road

BANGOR, Feb. l4.-In the early hours Of
this morning the Canadian Pacific express
train from Montreal left the iron near
Holeb about fifty miles west Of Greenville
and when the train was moving At pretty
lively rate. Word was telegraphed to North
Brownvlle for aid. A wrecking train was
immediately made mp and vent to their as
sistauce and the track was cleared in few
bours 90 that the train reached Greenville
at noon. Two elegant passenger cars were
left on the side of the embankment where
the accident occurred, one Of the N lying on
nc side and the other exactly bottom side
mp. They lost large sum and the acci-
dent will therefore be an expensive one.
No one was hurt for the reason, no doubt.
that no passengers were on the train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15

SAco Feb. l4-County Attorney H.
Burbank left on the evening train for Port
land And will take the first train in the
morning for East Rochester. He received
a telegram this afternoon from Sheriff r.
r. Goodwin of West Lebanon stating that
the body of Hiram Savielle had been found
there The county attorney replied bf
wire: Hold the body in a convenien.
place in Lebanon for inquest. Notify the
nearest coroner. Curtis Carroll of South
WATERFORD to hold an irquest Immediately
and | will come in the morning train from
Portland"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15

ZANZIBAR, FEB. 1t Ever, thIagis quiet
mere tao trouble havi s'i-en II cJm.e-
qu-nce of the death Of Sultan khAlit~ Ben
'aid AID the accession of his brother S.y-
mold Ali.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Heavy Failure at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb. IA Milton F. Page
manufacturer and wholesale dealer in con-
fectionary, confessed to judgment of s25..
$50 to the First National Bank today. He
subsequently, made an assignment Assets
and liabilities each placed at Slo0, COO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Celebration OF Psyson fuckers F,ftisth
Birthday.

PORTLAND, Feb. l4.-Payson Tucker
Vice President and General Manager Of
the Maine Central Railroad system, cele
brated bis fftieth birthday by a reception
this evening at the Bramhall Club House.
A large and distinguished gathering. This
dining room was tastefully and elaborate ly
decorated. The banquet was the grsndes
thing of the kind ever seen in this city
Many happy remarks. The whole affair I
grand success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Mrs. J. @. Blaine, Jr. =, nen.f,,

NEW YoRx, Feb IA The sale Of boxe,
and seats for the performance at the Broad
way Theatre for the bened. Of Mr., J. G
Blsioe, Jr-, which took place today. real.
lied 1880.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15

All claims not consistent With the high
character Of Syrup Of Figs are purposely
svoided BY the Cal. Fig syrup Company.
It acts gently on the kidneys. liver and
bowels, cleansing the sysiem s6ectu. ally.
BAT it 10 not . cure-all AMI mskes no ore.
~rsions that every botsls will not subssan-
tass.
ianzo1kvI v3pfaarm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Changes in Maine Postal Routes

The following railroad postal service has
been established in Maine:
Route 80. Greenviile to Beattie and back,
on the Canadian Pacific Railsay. six times
q week, and ~ much oftener ~ trains nav
run. From Feb. II, 1880, to June 30, 1898
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results whe
syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasal.
and refreshing to the taste, and ac,
tently yet promptly on the Kidney
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tenn efectuaily, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habtual
'onstipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
ouly remedy of its kind ever pro
luced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
It's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO syrup co.
LOUISVILLE. sr. "tw rosv. w
mar2sdkviv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
The Colonial Co f.r.no.s, M. b urn.

MELBouRSE Feb. IL -Tbs colonial con.
ferenc. u aniDousy adopted SIR Henry
Pnke's motion in favor Of coionial federal.
lion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Dspuky q. g. Msrshsl Asa sssnated in
/ Florida.

Attorney General Miller today received
. telegram from Marshal Mizell Of Jack
sonvilla. Fla, sayins tlps W. b Sanders,
one Of bis noss 1lcisnt lsputiss. -ss bru-
tally asssssinated st osiney. 2adsden
county, yesterday afternoon. where be had
gone on Official business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
A Woman for q Railroad President.

san ANTONIO. Tex, Feb. l4-Mrs. c.
d. Haires vas elected President CT the
HAines Mediaa Valley Railroad Company
yesterday. This 10 the first time in the his
tory of railroad building when . woman
vas president Of steam railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
Killed Through Brsksman's Nesh
Renc0.

CLEVELAND, o, Feb. l4.-By the reg
Neence Of . brakeman An sccommoda.
ton uain from the West last night ran into
an open svitch at Bellevue and crashed into
. light engine standing on the siding. Both
engines were ~recked and the fireman Of
the light engine vas killed. Four other
we're seriously hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15

=, ,h. .reatrnent of Lung Diseases. nysP>H
- Chroute Dixrrh~s, inns m mAnee "
sssss Of the Maeous Membranes
Rrone hits. acute or CsroE'c, tn"eoiA'ei'
relieved. So. sdily cured.
In Consumption. ASGikks
rNrtsrox will do more than any other
remedy TO relieve the cough. diArrn9A Ano ~.
distressing symptoms, increase tns -,
n is FAR ss,,ertor to cod seev 81. and 10
P1;ee Pr; IS cents and u per bottle On dIsSsss. q
srnt on receipt Of price ny re - HS~S.
LII. Our pamphlet on "Petrolesn e kene-
Aial Agent" mAiso use'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
HomiDatiops Couftrmed.

In executive session s1eday the Senate
sonnr"s ems. sn,'h ahs >, ons Of Cha1ls'
traordinary and Minissss Plenipose ntiary
TO Russia. J. FsneGe Lee, Maryland, Sec
retary of LesatiodlSt Rio Jansiro, and G.
W. Weston, Postmaster at Exeter, N. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15

Pensions have been granted to the follow
ing residents of Maine: Original. Patrick
McKeene, National Military Home; in
ere ssed, Orlando Hooper. Embden Centre ;
Albert GRAY, Jr., FairHell; Emily, widow
of 4. c. S0ule. Bruuswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
f1Ua hoaef REEunoED


Whlis .nr..s,. ra'..sslsE hE1EDN-
sslss "a great paig is tils isnzs iih III me .v,
.. D,.ns ~ coH<rstion, friend rpcpmne ndes
bfS~a's Instant Relief" single dos~ rrsf~, "a
'in.s he cold attended xitA 4 s.y.rs rsavb -.
sompsrtsiJ % oken ap.'' have since used IL IN
ny family Tor eosie siih tHs'snt oenrariaI rs
SUITS. consider "BFosn's Instant Ertlrf,,
ssry ysiaAbls remedy. sW Nsrsrws
N<sNst@' nAts~' Com. Of Labor"
IsHia& ~t;topcolp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15

LONDON. Feb II The Earl Of Sidney
10 dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
FOREIGN intelligence
How the Parnell Commission
Report is Received.
Emperor William Adherss 10 His lntea.
ton Of Helping the People.
Aoussa Bsy's New Tial-Doipes OF
the Colonial Confer sncs at Mel.
bourne.

LONDON, Feb. IA There was n fearful
erush and scramble in the lobbies Of the
| hou OF Commons last night, TO obtain
copies OF the report Of the PArnall COM
mission. This report exonerAted Parnell
from the charges brought agsinst HIM by
the London lines. Afertrn O'Clock ey.
cry one vas engaged in reading the report
without regsrd 10 debate. Gladstone VIII
confer With hls colleague today on the &C.
| ton to be taken.
1he Times. hich published the ar,ic,es
| on "Parnelii,m and CRIME" which caused
the long investigation, still cl.,ms that
many things which The commis .ioner. in
their judicial capaoiy declare not proven,
remain nevertheless iesitimate matte. for
Inference"
The Star. r. P O'Conner'. paper. c,,Ims
hat the report of toe psrnell COMMISSION
uinmrhsnt sequiusl OF all accused
fArneliiie members OF the House OF Com
mons
The Pail Mall Gszeue say, the repor, Of
ne snmiss'hn is more complete ,indlca-
''oh OF the farnelii es and a more sweep
'ns condemnation of the Times than the
most sAngaine OF home rulers ventutsd 10
hope for.
The St james Gazette .sys il will be A
mohstrou' petversion Of the report to de-
duce tn. from the general yer Nct of not
gully Psrnell aud his associates were
found gully of criminal conspiracy, mann
tanned by nc ,em,nts from which CRIME
directly ensuej.
Painsu AXE 0ove,rm-pt What Ac.
ton Viii be- Taken.
LoSpoS, Feb. II Amid he chcers Of
Nl....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-15
By TELEGRAPH.


Weather IndzcseSous tos - Uexs a
0ouEA
VA DnpAnrusx9.
Onee Of the Chisf Signal OfAcef.
WAssIne1os. Feb. Is. A.. Il.
For Maine, New Hampshire and ves-
mont. cooler. cloudy snd rain. turning into
snow in the northern portions, With vinds
shifting to nosthves,erly; fair Sunday.
Storm signals displayed from Esstpors 70
the Norfolk section.
Meteorological Report.
kst. ~ LAO, s.D r. Nj
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-02-10
4 CURIOUS PENSION CASE.


Woninn who pcrpctrntcd Fraud I'm
dor Peculiar Circumstances.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 9.-Assistant United
States Attorney Harry Probasco has
gone to Garden, Ohio, to investigate ,
case OF fraudulent pension that rests
upon q very curious circumstance
Some time ago pension was granted
to Nancy Smith because she was the
widow of a soldier. Not long ago the
District Attorney was informed that
Nancy Smith was not the widow of the
soldier in question, but had been di.
vorced from him many years before his
death. Mrs. Smith was mt once cues.
toned, but she denied absolutely that
she had been divorced from her hus
band. The records were searched and
the decree OF divorce was found and she
was confronted with it. She said that
her husband was a worthless
fellow, and was wasting her property in
dissipation. She consulted with LAWYERS
and they in some way enabled her tc
administer the property as a single wo,
man. She thought it might be possible
that they had obtained divorce for hel
without her knowledge.
She remembered testiiying in cour,
to the character OF her husband and te
his treatment OF her, but Of any talk
Of divorce she had no recollection. AT
proof OF this she says that she lived
on with the man whom she sup
posed to be her husband, keeping hin
as straight as possible and treating hin
in every way as her husband. This cast
is probably without a parallel in tn,
records OF pension cases. The question
is whether. the government will be ablt
to prosecute Its case and obtain th,
money which has already been paid ,ou
ii the woman's story is found credible.