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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
MRS. HARRIS
Declares Her Son was nnocent--Wsrden
Oustan and Harris Statement

SING SING, N. Y, May s Mrs. Harris
gave out for publication a statement in which
she reafiirms that her son died innocent
of the murder of Helen Potts; asserts that
Helen was engaged six times before she
married Carlyle. and she was morphine
eater and says her sons lawyer at the fret
trial took $I2 900 for expenses of the de-
fenc. leaving her penniless.
This afternoon reporters asked Warden
Durston for Carlyle Harris statement as it
i, said to be addressed to the press. He
replied that when Mrs. Harris sent for it
she could have it.
1t is learned the statement was revised by
again this morning. The warden practi-
cally acted the censor over his prisoner,
even up TO the moment of electrOcution.
Chaplain Wells admitted that the state
nent was in his pocket, but refused to give
it out until he took it to the warden. He
sal the statement was partly rewritten by
ilarris, as the warden objected to portion
of its contents. Chaplain Wells took the
statement to Warden Durston at 80
I. NJ.
Later Mrs. Harris called on the warden
for the statement. but he said he had
mailed it to Superintendent of Prisons
Lathrop at Albany.
Mrs. Harris declares that Warden Ours
ton disregarded his own promises and the
dying request of her son, and is now en-.
dsavoring to prevent the statement from
being published.
| Warden Durston said afterward that he
coald use his own discretion about giving
out tho statement. He thought it the best
plic. l., send it to Albany. He said it was
mailed tuis evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Two men wanted for burning school
house at Clinton, are hiding in Clinton bog
and defy all attempts to capture them.
Schooner Volante, which went ashore on
Ferry Nsrrows, Sunday, came off at high
tide, Monday ani was toved up river. She
was not damaged.
Edwin P Spear, who was sent from
Pennington to the insane asylum about two
wears age and discharged after about two
months treatment, made threats Of burning
a rel ghbor's buildings and will again be sent
to the asylum
Raymond Sickers, Biideford veteran,
who is defendant in the civil suit to BE-
tried at the May term of the supreme court
charging him with alternating the affections
Of Mrs. Charles A. j. Blake, is under ar
rest on criminal charge based on the sams
evidence. The case is to he tried in the
Bls,deford court this afternoon.
The case of attempted arson, for whiei
Arthur Wentworth and George Knowles el
Wilton we're arrested, was concluded .
Pennington, Saturday afternoon, the hear
ing before Judge d. II. Chandler having
occupied the greater part Of Thursday. Fri
dav and Saturday. Judge Chandler deemes
the evidence sufficient to hold Wentworth
but insufficient in the ease Of Knowles, wh'
vss accordingly discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
TINE THEFT FR0n aussiA's EXHIBIT.
NJ Bsxss aiasd csaaaissd silsersars aad
Mei piamoads.

BALTIMORE. Nd. Nay S.-The mystery
of the case Of the Russian Worlds Fair ex-
hibit which was found open when being III :
loaded from the steamship GOWN has been
cleared up.
Its condition was described in previous
dispatches, and the supposition was that
the diamonds had been stolen. The case
Was taken to one of the safe deposit CON-
panies to be kept until the representatives
Of all the interests concerned could meet in
Baltimore
= Russia's Worlds Fair commission came
on from Chicago, and seven men represent
ing all the interests met quietly Friday
afternoon TO investigate the affair. The
case from which the goods were stolen was \
strong pine box, feet long. 8 feet deep,
and 5 feet wide, securely nailed, with
heavy hoops of iron bound around il.
When the box was brought out for ex-
animation, one of these bands was found TO
have been cut near the end of the case, and
the covering had been forced of. From
the opening made two oak boxes were pill
fered of their contents. When the small
boxes were opened only plush and paper
coverings for silver ware were inside. One
of the boxes was lined with plush, with
racks for holding various articles.
Gratscheff, jeweler of ST. Petersburg,
who superintended the packing of the case,
said that one of the boxes contained silver
ink stands, two silver candlesticks, and a
number of silver pen racks. The other
box also contained siiverware, but it will be
impossible to tell the exact contents until
the damaged case reaches Chicsgo, where
the manifest in detail of the contents of all
the cases is held in printed book sent over
by the Russian government.
When .he examination was over Mr..
kobelatziky, member of the Russian impe
rial commission, said that the loss was not
so great AS was at first thought. He or
dered that $3.50, the amount he estimates
the stolen goods to be worth, be retained
from the freight bill of the steamer to cover
the loss. 1t is not known whether the rob-
berry was committed during the voyage or
while the goods were awaiting shipment on
the other side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
TO CHECK MOB LAW.
Governor Norihen Thinks the Sentiment Of
Georgia Is Changing.

ATLANTA, May s.--A reward Of 5000 for
proof to convict each one of the mob con-
cerned in the cremation of an unknown ne
gro in Clay county is authorized by Gov
ernor Northen. Speaking of his endeavor
to crush out the lynching spirit, the Gov
ernor said it was really the great aim of his
administration.
81 believe that the laws should take their
course" he added. 81 recognize the fact
that the proyocation to quick avenging OF
wrongs is often very strong, and that the
impulse to lynch is hard to restrain; but
where there is such crime as we usually
lynch for, the remedy in the courts is sure
il we but wait. Some progress seems to
have been made in changing sentiment in
the last year or two. 1t is a question OF
education. Time is required; but evil
dences of greater respect for the law crop
out now and then.
The serious feature Of law lessness is no,
the individual case today, or tomorrow, but
the dangerous possibilities of 10 or 20 years
hence The conditions about us are chang
ing every day. We have had in the pas'
an educated class and an ignorant class
here in one state Now these who were
formerly ignorant are becoming educated
and some day they will surprise the unhb
servant by their advancement. Mob law
may lead to more widespread disregard
for law and order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
MExICANS TO VISIT US.
The Governors Of Six States Of that Country
will Come.

NEw YORK, May s.-During this month
the Governors of six important states of
Mexico will visit New York on their way
to the Worlds Fair. There will be the fol-
lowing Governors 10 the party Generals !.
V. Villada of the state of Mexico, Jesus
Arechiga of Zaeatecas, Francisco o. Arce
of Guerrero. Rafael Cravioto of Hidalgo,
Daniel Franconis of Aucatan and Carlos
Dick Gutierrez of San Luis Potosi.
Arrangements are to be made for the
transfer of the exhibits of their respective
states at Chicago to the permanent Exposi-
ton of Mexican products to be located on
the upper floors of Industrial hall, Le1iDg
ton avenue and 44th street
This exposition will be opened at the
close of the Chicago exposition, and will be
in charge of Director-General +. G. Can
ton. Mr.. Canton thinks that this exposition
in this city, added to the good effects already
felt from the visit paid to Mexico at the be
ginning of the year by the large party of
american manufacturers. will bring this
country and Mexico into closer commercial
relations than ever before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
PENALTY PAID.
Carlyle Harris Executed for
Helen Potts Murder.
Met His Fate Calmly, Protesting His
Innocence to the End.


SING SING, N. Y, May S.-Carlyle W.
Harris, murderer of Helen Potts, passed
his last night on earth without unusual agi-
tation. His self control vas remarkable.
He rested well during the night, prose early
and ate large breakfast. The death war
rant was read to him at $50. He appeared
Indifferent and the reading did not noticea-
ably affect him.
Mrs. Harris having made her final fare
well to her son on Saturday. remained a,
the Amblor House, shut in from all visi-
tors. Her youngest son, Allan, was with
her. She was calm and less nervous than
usual and awaited with fearful silence the
sign which would inform her that her son,
Carlyle, had passed from this world.
The flag announcing the successful con
clusion of the execution could. when hoist
ed, be seen from the windows of the room
which Mrs Harris occupied in the Amblor
House. and there she and her son Allan
watched and waited for the fatal signal
The flag was hoisted at .43.
Harris was shaved and had his hair Gu,
at 1870 and then put on the new clothes
furnished b. the state.
1t was 1880 when the witnesses en-
tered the execution chamber. keepe,
Connaughton and two assistants then wen,
for Harris. He was awaiting the final
summons in his cell With him was Chap
lain Wells.
The condemned man was ready in mo.
ment and the little procession was quickly
formed Screens had been placed in front
of the other cells so that the men who will
meet Harris fate did not see him when he
passed with a guard on either side and the
faithful chaplain following him.
He looked pale as he stepped into the
room. ConnSughton pointed to the chair
and without even look of curiosity at it
Harris dropped into the seat As he did SO
he began to talk in low voice. lie said,
II have word to say, if the warden will
permit"
Warden Durston asked: "What do you
wish to say!" Harris in a weak voice said
Il desire to say that am absolutely inno-
cent" These were his last words. After
uttering them he seemed relieved, and sat
back in the chair to which his legs and
arms had already been strapped.
The electrOde was attached to Harris
right leg, which was barred to the knee, "A
slit in his trousers having been made in adj
vance. The helmet containing the other
electrode was placed on the head. Flee
trician Davis attached wires to the two cleo
trodes and to the switch board, and said.
IAN ready"
Then DR.. Daniels raised his hands.
There was sharp click from the lever at
l2.I0 IL and the form in the chair straight
ened up till the straps creaked. A cur
rent of I76O volts passed through the body
of Harris. In two seconds Davis drew the
switch back so that only $50 volts were on.
In just 55 "a seconds the current was
shut off and the body settled back limp in
the chair. All the physicians present ex-
pressed themselves satisfied that death had
been instantaneous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
KILLED BY EXCESSIVE Joy.
A Mother Dies Upan Finding a Son whom
She Believed DEAD

BALTIMORE, May S.-Mrs. Catherine Toll
berg, iiow from Gutenberg, Germany
died at the home of her son, Fritz Tollberg,
Baltimore street, from heart trouble,
brought on by excessive JOY at meeting with
the son she had not seen for score OF
years and whom she believed to he dead.
Mrs Tollberg arrived in Baltimore from the
old country with her daughter on the steam
slip Stuttgart. Their purpose was to visit
another son and daughter who had settled
in Baltimore.
ON their arrival the mother and daughter
were taken to the residence of Fritz Toll.
bsrg, whom they believed to be dead. This
son, who knew of his mother coming. bad
prepared to receive her by enlarging his
heuse and renovating it throughout in her
honor. She did not recognize in him her
sou Fritz, but slowly and carefully he went
over his history and led up to the present
time, and finally told her he was Fritz.
The joy at finding him alive was too much
for the woman, and she fell in a swoor
from which she never rallied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
DEACON" WHITE
Already Able 10 Pay twenty-five Per cesi si
Liabilities.

New YoHK. May SIS. V. White. whose
failure was recently announced at the
Stock Exchange. sent this communication TO
the president of the Stock Exchange, tbls
afternoon:
Please announce to the members Of the
exchange that I have collected from the
brokers in the exchange doing business for
me. sufficient balances so that am able TO
pay % per cent. of my adjusted differences
to members who are my creditors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
LIZZIE BORDEN


TAuxros. Mass, May s.--Lizzie Borden
was taken from Taunton Jail this afternoon
at 3.25.
She was hurried to the railway station in
closed carriage and, in charge of Sheriff
Wright, started for New Bedford at 80 TO
he arraigned in the superior court on her
arrival.
The utmost secrecy was observed. Miss
Borden was looking well, but pale. Her
sister Emma was with her all the after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
MICHAEL DAviTT REIiREs.


LONDON. May s.--Michacl Davitt, the
anti Parnellte member for Northeast Cork.
has applied for the Chiltern Hundreds.
This means the resignation Of his seat in
Parliament.
Although the bankruptcy act allows =
man six months grace after he has been
declared bankrupt, Mr.. Davitt prefers re-
firing at once.
Mr.. Dayitt's financial troubles were
caused by the costs attendant upon the
North Meath election contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
At BALTIMORE.

Base hit.-Baltimore. a Philadelphia. 3. Er
Iors-Baltimore, 3, Philadelphia, 3. Bnfierles--
Mcmahon and Robinson, sbnrrot and Clements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
20 or 30 KILLED
BY Train Going Through = Bridge Bodies
Buried in the Ruins.

HAvASa, May s.--A dispatch from Al
rens, district of Cienfuegos, says that today
a locomotive and four freight cars loaded
the town.
Two bodies were taken from the wreck
and 20 or 80 more are believed to he under
the debris. Nine of the men on the train
escaped with slight injuries.
The state Of ege in the district of Santii-
90 has been raised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
THE iIarA CASE
Finally Dismissed and the Vessel and the Car.
% Are Legally Free

san FRsxeIsco. May s.-The United
Stat. court Of spncal. today affirmed the
Judgment of the United States district court
eor roasbrrn California, dismissing the libel
az inst the Chilian steamer ..ftsta," and
releasing The vessel and 2o09 cases OF rifles
which she had aboard when seized by the
United States marshal in San Diego hsrbor
~ u years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
HOME RULE BILL
Had a Long Hearing With Lit
tie Progress.
Chamberlain Wanted to Run Things
---GIadstone Objected.
aad = The sesassllas aad FlsAtiss lastsd
liit midaisht.

I.oNpox, May s.--In the House Of Com
mona, today, Prime Minister Gladstone
stated that he would propose that the ninth
clause of the Irish home rule bill be re-
tanned without alteration. This clause pro-
.ides for the retention of Irish members In
the imperial Parliament.
The speaker ruled that the instructions t6
the committee on the home rule bill, Of
fered by Lord Randolph Churchill and
others, with view Of defeating the bill,
were out Of order.
Mr.. Chamberlain moved to postpone
clause of the bill. which simply provides
that on and after the appointed day there
should be a Legislature in Ireland.
Mr.. Chamberlain said il WAS his intention
TO move u postponcment of every clause up
To clause ., in order to begin the discussion
If the bill with the most important prop0s-
ais.
MIR. Gladstone replied tina, he declined to
allow MIR. Chamberlain TO reserve To him.
self the privilege to challenge clausea GU
Of order. The bill was before the House LII
n particular form, and the government alone
had the sight to indicate variations from
that form.
The unionists continued to talk in sim
liar strain to their leaders, while the Irish
Nationalist cried "divide
Chairman Mellor put an end to the sqush-
bic by calling the disputxnts " Orlcr. and
Mr., ,Chamberlain's amendment was rejected.
30 to 233.
Charles J. Darling, Conservative, pro-
posed to amend clause one by reaiiirmiog
the supremacy of Parliament in local Ms well
as imperial matters.
MIR. Gladstone opposed the motion for
reason that the supremacy Of Parliament
was asserted sufficiently in tho preamble.
After six hours were talked away, Mr.
Morley, chief secretary for Ireland. moved
the closure. His motion evoked the opPo-
sition to yells and cries of "ShamefUr and
"Scandalous," to which the Irish members
replied, Remember what you did in 1887"
The closure was carried, 243 to l95, and
the amendment lost, 2s5 to 23s. Lord Ran
dolph Churchill moved that the chairman
of the committee report progress. Reject
ed. 307 to 265
Mr.. Balfour moved that the chairman
leave the chair. The motion was lost. 30l
to 257. The sitting dragged uneventfully
TO an adjournment at midnight. The last
two hours were wasted in futile squabbling
and voting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09

OF Chicago. where Wsria's Fair Concession
aires Deposited Failed.

CHICAGO. May s.-The Chemical Ma
tional bank of this city, which established q
branch at Jackson Park. where the Worlds
Fair commissioners have been depositing
their cash, closed its DOOR today. The
bank had capital stock of 100000
The bank turned over to the Equitable
Trust Company bills receivable to the face
value Of sl47 600 to secure deposits at the
Worlds Fair branch amounting to sloi 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09

Hits. Brockton. Il; Dover. .. Errors, Brockten
$: io,ers. Kelley. Potter and Burke, O'Ncii,
Mercer and Sweeney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
LIZZIE BORDEN
Pleaded Not Guilty to Charge
of the Murder
Of Her Father and Mother
Arraigned at New Bedford
On Three ladictments-Shs Mas Self. pos.
sessel-vsiee caIm and STEADY.

New BEDFORD. Mass, May s.-Lizzie
Andrew Borden, under Indictment for mur-
der, August 4th, in Fall River. of her father,
Andrew Jackson Borden, and her step
mother, Abbie Durfee Borden. was this
afternoon arranged in the superior court, in
this city.
She was arraiened on three indictments,
Of two counts each. Two charged her with
the murder of Andrew J. Borden and Abbie
Durfee Borden. separately, and the third
charged her with the murder of both.
She pleaded not guilty to each indictment
Her voice was clear, calm and steady.
She was apparently fully alive to the
gravity of the situation. She was returned
to Taunton jail.
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lew ewiston......-..... u u ~ =
Hits-FaiI River II: Lewiston. o. Er ors-F Fall
River ); Lewiston, Balteries--Nisu and Bur
nell. Wheeler and uAIt.
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popuL,srs FOR sp0lls.


TornxA, Kan, May s.--The Senate
boOdle investigating committee adjourned
sioe die. John Mofiit testified that the
Governors private secretary had entered
into deal in which be was to be elected
United States senator TO defeat Senator
Martin, and Mayor Hudson, editor of the
Topeka Capitol, was TO be made state
printer by the same combination.
One of the considerations was that Hud-
sons newspaper was to be sold to the Pop
ulists as their state organ.
Moifit said $40 900 in Doodle was paid
James r. Legate, a Populist leader, who,
instead Of dividing 1t, kept it all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
KILLED BY THE CARS.
Peter conieys Remains Found on the Trac
at Lewiston, Badly Mansled.

LEWISTON, May s.-This morning, Petel
Conley, aged "a, was found dead on the
railroad track in a cut near the Hill mill
his right leg crushed.
1t seems probable that he either fell oil
iumged between the cars of the 2 A. NJ
train as the fremen did not see him ant
there was no trace of blood on the engine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
FIRE At NORTH MONMOUTH.
Residence Of Mr.. VIM. Palmer Burned-Loss
About 5000.

MONMOUTH, May s.-(SpeciaD THE
story and a-half dwelling house and ell be
longing to William A. Palmer, was burned
Monday morning between ) and . o'clock
By the heroic efforts of our young men the
stable was saved, which was only about &c
feet from the main house, the ell connect
ing the house and stable.
The furniture belonging to Mr.. Palmer
was mostly saved in somewhat damaged
condition. Cause. defective chimney. Mrs
octavia Noyes of Monmouth had her house
hold goods stored in the chambers, which
we're consumed.
Loss, about $500; partially insured
Mrs. Noyes goods were not insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
Delegates Arriving.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May s.-Delegates to
the convention of the National Association
of Republican Clubs, convention of the
American College Association, National
Tariff League and members of the Repub-
hcan national committee are coming in
rapidly.
Among this mornings arrivals were ::
President James S. Clarkson of the League
and Committeeman }. II. Manley of
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-09
THE JAIL PROTECTED.
Military Aid Called to Protect Mississippi
Jail from white Caps.

BEooKHAvES. Miss, May s.--SherifI
McNair has sent this telegram to Governor
Stone stWe fear serious assault on the
Jail tonight. Think it be t for you to send
aid, say two companies"
Governor Stone acted promptly and in a
few hours the militia companies at Crystal
Spring and Hazelburst reported to the sher-
if for duty. The two companies number
between 80 and 10 men. The militia were
at once assigned to duty about the court
house and Jail. Every approach was
strongly picketed.
It is believed that these preparations will
obviate any trouble from the White Gaps
and their sympathizers. who are in very
ugly mood.
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Fsaer.l ei sAs lats Pref. Patssssss-

HANOVER, N. H.. May s-FaneTal ser
vices over the remains of Prof. James W.
Patterson occurred this afternoon. They
were largely attended, many Distinguished
people from different sections of the state
being present The caskes was placed in
the vesti5uie of the church an hour before
the services and the public given an oppor-
tunity to see the face Of the distinguished
dead.
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THE WINTHROP FACTORY
Will Commence condensing Milk May IS
Contracts for Milk Made.

WtSruRor, May S.-(SpeciaD AT a
meeting of the farmers and milk committee
of the Aroostook Condensed Milk Co., at
Town hall, Monday, about 1900 gallons of
milk were contracted for.
They will commence condensing May IL.
IL is expected that more milk will be CON
tracted for very soon. The price paid is
. l. . cents per quart.
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MARINE DISASTERS.
Vessels Ashore and Rescued Profitable Wori
Of Cape Breton Wreckers.

NoRru SYDNEY, c. b., May s.-The
American fshiug schooner Stranger of
Gloucester arrived here in tow today. She
went ashore on Branders Rocks, OF Cape
Ray, Newfoundland, where she remained
I5 hours, when she worked herself off and
was taken in tow by the steamer Havana.
Schooner Eddie, reported missing, hss
arrived here. The vessel and cargo is in
good condition.
The French brig Rosie, st. Pierre for
Sydney, arrived in port today, with a prize
crew in charge. She wac driven ashore off
Neil's Harbor. c. B.. and the crew stripped
and abandoned her. The prize crew got
her off with favorable winds and tide. She
received no damage.
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FAIR Ano WARNER.


WASHINGTON, May s.-For New Eng
land; fair, southerly winds