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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20
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4 CASE OF WlTCHCRAFTs
The Tale Of an Evil Deed That Happened
Three Centuries Ago.

Among the tombs Of the Manners at
Bottesford, near Belvoir castle, that OF
Francis, the sixth earl, excites perennial
interest. not for the sake OF the earl him
b,lf, but on account of the two stiff, queer
little figures which kneel under the canopy
81 the tomb These were the 1.-TWO little
sonnes, both which dyed in their infancy
by wicked practice and sorcery."
The tale Of this evil deed Is typical OF
much that happened some three centuries
ago. The countess had reasons to believe
that certain Of her domestics misbehaved
themselves, and accordingly she dismissed
them, not, however, without treating them
generously in the matter Of gifts. The dis
missal ranked in the minds Of these wom-
an, and straightway, having entered into
the service of the devil, they began to plot
mischief against the noble house Of Man.
ners For their convenience the devil
promised to 'attend them in such pretty
forms of dog, cat or rat that they should
neither be terrified nor anybody else be
suspicious of the matter"
OF these forms the "cat" seems most to
have pleased them for in the evidence
upon their trial at Lincoln their cat ''Rut-
terkin" was much used against them. By
the aid Of grimalSin they brought about
the deaths of the two sons of the duke and
duchess First one sickened and died and
then the other without adequate reason.
The women were not suspected for long,
but certain changes in them-''a diabol-
ical expression being mentioned-led to
their arrest.
The eldest of the three protested her in
nocence. If she lied, she wished the bread
and butter she was eating might choke
her, which it promptly did. The two 9th
ers her daughters, then confessed. They
had stolen the glove of the young heir OF
the family and given 1t to their mother,
"who stroked Rutterkin with it, dipped II
in hot water and pricked it. whcrcupon
Lord Ross fell i'll and suffered extremely"
In order to prevent Lord and Lady Rut-
land from having any more children they
had taken some feathers from their bed
and pair of gloves, which they boiled in
water mingled with little blood. In all
these particulars Philippa corroborated her
sister. Both women admitted that they
had familiar spirits, which came and
sucked them at various parts of their
bodies, and they also described visions OF
devils in various forms which they had
had from time to time
On the 18th of March, 1913, the crimi-
nails were burned to death at Lincoln, and
the bewitched children, MS they are still
called, were avenged. Historic Houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20
Sons of the Revolution.

Tho society of the Sons of the Revolu-
tion was organized in New York Dec. 4,
1883, incorporated May 3, 1884, to keep
alive among ourselves and our descendants
the patriotic spirit of the men who, in
military, naval or civil service, by their
acts or counsel, achieved American indie
pendencc; 70 collect and secure for preser-
eation the manuscript rolls, records and
other documents relating to the war Of the
Revolution and to promote intercourse
and good feeling among its members now
and hereafter" Eligibility to member
ship is confined to male descendants from
an ancestor who as soldier, sailor or
civil Official, assisted in establishing Amer
lean Independence during the war of tho
Revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20
A Useless WASTE of Time.

Purchasor-Y took particular pains
to tell me about all the good points in that
house 1 bought of you, but you took
plaguy good care not TO speak of any of
the outs. l haven't been in it week,
and the roof leaks, the sewer pipe is stop
ped up, and the plumbing all over the
house is out of order.
Real Estate Dealer-My dear sir, knew
you'd find out all the defects yourself. l
didn't feel 1t was right for me to take up
your time telling about them.-Boston
Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20
It Would Never Do,

"What did you pay for that hatf" asked
the first woman.
''Only S. cents, /" answered the other
woman.
Your husband was delighted, wasn't
he9"
"Oh, no. You don't think 1 would be
so foolish as to tell him that got hat
SO cheap as thatP He would DO wanting
me to wear bargain counter hats all the
time "-Cincinnati Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20

takes it. The best physicians everywhere
advise and recommend its use, for they
know its great and remarkable power to
cure. Use it if you wish to get back your
health.
Why waste time in trying uncertain and
untried remedies when here is physician's
prescription. discovery made by the great
est living specialist in curing nervous and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20
FIVE WERE KILLED
BY The Fire Of the Troops at Washington
Court House.

WASHINGTON. Court House, Ohio, Oct.
10 -Fheo zimmerman, wounded by the
militia during the attempt by the mob to
lynch the negro, Wednesday night, died
this morning, making five persons killed by
the fire of troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20
How He Punished His Wives.

When bicycles were something of q nov
city, the sultan of Marocco used them as
a means Of Furnishing his wives. A num-
Der Of the wheels were presented to him by
French officer. The offending women
Of the harem were placed upon the ma
chimes and hidden to ride around q track
In the palace grounds. They fell repeated
", proceeding which greatly amused the
sultan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20
CAR DYING,
II Would appear From Arx'esy Of Those { esi
informed OF His Condition.

ST.. PETERSBURG, Oct. 10 "A dispatch
was sent from Livadis at this evening,
saying the Czar's condition had not changed
in the last few hours. X .en anxiety is
evident throughout the capitol, thi, even
ing. Solemn prayers for the Car ere
said at the cathedral of st. Isaac, TOMS hit.
Ministers high officials aud most conspicu-
GUS members of the St. Petersburg society
were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20

chronic diseases. DR.. Greene of "a Temple
Pla sc, Boston, Mass. If you take thi.
medicine you can consider yourself under
DR.. Greene's direct professional care, and
you can consult him or write to him abou
your case freely and without charge. Thi'
is a guarantee that this remedy will cure
possessed by no other medicine in the
world,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20

In Vienna the manufacture of paper
from maize Is conducted ON an extensive
scale. The Allegemenine Zeitung, sci
entifc journal OF Importance, is printed
on sheets Of this product, the yellowish
tint Of which is restful to the eye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20

Authorities claim that two-fifths of til,
land in the United States are unfit 70,
growing crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20

When Baby was sick, We gave her CasuoriA,
When she was Child, she cried for Castorsa.
When she became Miss, she cmng to Castoriss
When abe bad Children, she SAxethem CastoFia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20

Ladies' whose systems are poisoned
and whose blood IL in an impure coadi-
tion. due TO menstrual Irregularities,
are peculiarly benefited by the won
derful tonic and blood cleansing prop.
critics OF p. p. p Prickly Ash, Poke
Root and Potassium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20

For primary secondary and tertiary
syphilis, for blood poisoning. mercu.
rial poison. malaria, dyspepsia. and
in ali blood and skin diseases, like
bIotches, pimples. old chronic ulcers.
letter. scaId head, boils,. erysipeias.
contradiction, that p. p. p. is the best
blood purifier IN the world. and makes
positive, speedy and permanent cures
IN ali cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-20

p. p. p. prrifies the blood. builds up
the weak and debilitated, gives
strength TO eakened nerves, expels
diseases. giving the patient health and
happir ess where sickness. gloomy
feelings and iassitude first prevailed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17

The refusal OF the faculty Of the Uni
vcrsty Of Virginia 20 allow women 10
enter the academic course is not much of
a setback to the cause Of co-eiucatiou. II
is rather another illustration Of the con
servatism Of the South holding up the old
barriers erected and fortified in days that
have long passed There was a great
opportunity for the institution TO take a
big step forward and give women equal
advantages with the men. 1t vas not ac-
ce1ted.
But a change will come. Before the
present century rounds its course there
viii not be a college or university Of any
importance ia the United States that Will
not have thrown its doors open 10 wo-
men. IL is not a courtesy. not as a prvi-
lege. but as a right, that she walks
through its portals and shows man chat
she is his equal in study Intellectual abiii-
~ and endurance and I'm the real ability
and large accomplishments OF scholarship.
she has done so well OF late. in this
country and abroad. that man viii have
10 study harder and move faster 10 keep
her from gathering all The laurels.
Brightness ana quickness are native to
the women of he South, and 10 is a pity
that they are not yet 90 be allowed to
make their mark i'm the famous school
which jefferson Observation-Disclosures
American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
How u Entrrtain thc visitors.

The entertainment committee Of the
Confederate veterans held a meeting at
the Military Club last evening 10 make
the proper distribution of the money
which the Executive Committee had turn
ed over for the entertainment of visiting
veterans during the unwilling Of the Pri-
vate Soldiers and Sailors monument.
Some time ago the City Council ap-
propriated $4,000 for the monument fund,
and of this amount $3.50 has been set
aside for the entertaining Of visiting vete-
rams by the committee of which Colonel
VIM. T. Smith is chairman. The sum of
$l.l5O was apportioned to the committee
of Captain James T.. Phillips for the en-
PERTAINING OF the visiting active military
organizations.
This committee decided last night TO
reserve 500 for the artillery 20 mount one
battery and to procure the necessary
ammunition for the firing of the salutes.
The sum of so will be used for the feed
ing of the horses Of the cavalrymen and
SEQ will be expended cor the entertaining
Of infantry and cavalry organizations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
SUBCOHlUITTEE REPORT.
No Evidence of Fraud Found and al
smith is sntisnrd.

The subcommittee appointed by Chair
man Patteson, Of the City Democratic
Committee, TO examine the poI-books of
the late primary in response TO the re-
quest of Air. James G. Smith, the de-
feated candidate FOR City Sergeant, have
closed their labors.
by an examination Of the tally-sheets
Of Second precinct, Monroe ward. they
found that the correct vote for City Ser
geant for that precinct was: For Epps.
SO2; and for Smith, 123. making the cor
rect total OF 425. The taly-sheets. in
Guiding five discarded ballots as 20 City
Sergeant correspond with correct number
Of votes The mistake evidently occurred
in calling Off the total vote from the
tally-sheet TO the poll-book. Not one scin-
tilla Of fraud has been brought TO the
attention of the committee, and no other
irregularity was discovered after the most
painstaking investigation Of all the poll
books in the city made I'm the presence
Of Mr.. James c. Smith. That gentleman
expresses himself as fully satisfied. The
City Committee will meet at o'clock to-
night TO receive the report.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17

large attendance be present, 80 as TO
perfect the orgari7aton.
The Young Ladies' Missionary Band OF
the Third Presbyterian church wiz nave
a trawberry festival In the lecttre-room
81 ina; church on Thursday and Friday
nights next from ) TO III O'Clock.
The oregon Hill boys had pleasant
tfcnic Monday about six miles out on the
rrarv-Sfreet road. The committee OF ar
rsngements consisted OF George Jennings.
'Iesse lsaacs. George Conway. Willie Dyer,
Toe Ricketts, and John Dyer. Jr.
Indications are that very large audi
once Will hear General John Il. Gordon
lecture at the Academy OF Music Friday
night. His subject Will be the LAST
Days Of the Confederacy. Genera
Gordon IS an orator OF national re9uia
ton. and the house should be pacheu
with people.
Hon. Richard T.. Byrd. Of winchester,
Commonwealth Attorney or fTeucii,en
county. and who Is one Of the leadihs
Democrats Of the Seventh district We, W.
I'm the city yesterday. lie stateu e. &C..
up TO this time no opposiuoh hoS
velOped 10 the denomination % =, 10
s. s. Turner for Congress. ana Una. :. 20
likely ne will be the unanimous cholee
~ the Democrats OF the Seventh ustIlc''
Some months ago Richmond Rahuolpn
.nd~e No ~ which owns the ola nan
on E'ranklin street the first 4daSonhc nan
erected I'm America, determined W teie-
brate ST Johns day IN BIdhu styi., "i'h
music. singing. recitations, pubic ihsaiia-
ton. an address by -. =. f.ichaiuSOii oh
the history of the hall. and banquet, 10
,rhtch thcir wives and daughters were
to he invited. but at the meeting held
,r,,oedav night that idea was abandoned.
Ihe tostall9fion and banquet will be in
the usual quiet way, for Masons only.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17

SO natural is the desire 10 get at The
live weight of a beast. and so rare the
opportunity Of getting TO the scales says
the Northwest Farmer. that the rule
given below may be found handy. X
would be well 10 check it by actual
test. OF course. the quality Of the pre-
vious feeding will always influence the
result. TO determine the live weight Of
an animal. multiply the girth in inches
Immediately hack Of the shoulders. by the
length in inches from the square OF the
bullock 70 the point of the shoulder
blade, and divide the product by ~,
which will give the number Of super
fetal feet. II the animal has gir;h Of
from three TO five feet. multiply the num-
Der OF superficial feet by 1G. which will
give the weight Of the animal. II the
girth is from five to seven feet, multiply
by %. and If from seven to nine feet.
multiply by 81. II less than three feet
glrth, as in case OF small calves. hogs.
sheep, etc. multiply by II. The weight
will be approximately correct.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
TENN or SUPERIOR JUDGES.
Effect OF the Dccision CT the supreme
Court-Prohibitionists.

ASHEVILLE. y. c.. May l6.-Special.-
The decision Of the Supreme Court Of
the state. in regard to the tenure Of
Office OF those Superior Court judges
and Supreme Court justices. who have
been elected after an appointment by
the Governor. meets the appreciation II
the bar of western North Carolina. This
decision removes all doubt about the
matter that promised much trouble TO
the Democratic party In the coming
campaign. Nominations viii now be
made in those districts that are affected
by the decision and the nominees will
be elected. Of course. This is one Of
the districts so affected.
The Prohibitionists will have n big rally
here on May 18Th The leaders will
then determine upon the course 10 be
pursued I'm the fail campaign. II goes
without saying that they Will DO every
thing I'm their power 10 iniure the Demo
cratic party. but this enemy has been
met and often conquered before. 1t IS
safe to predict ike result again this
year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
Eating Alligator.

There Is reason 70 believe that the
flesh Of q young boiled alligator is barely
distinguishable from veal. II is probably
cleaner, and more tender than much Of
the meat Of the animals that are usually
consumed as food on the continent or
in the East End IF London. j have
never desired 10 tast. the flesh If alliga-
tors. cooked or uncooked. But in India I
have seen the Sontals and other caste
less natives erecdily deyour the flesh Of
an alligator without waiting 10 cook it.
The flesh was very pala I'm color. and
probably was much superior 90 the flesh
Of snakes and rats and such like crea-
lures which form the ordinary food ~
the predatory Sontal when hunting I'm his
native woods II does not fall 10 his lot
very often % be able to circumvent and
slay and eat large ALLIGATOR. He more
frequently comes upon small alhgat0rs.
and they go 10 swell the contents Of his
cooking pots. II. however, he rs so
mcay as 90 meet p sahib who has shot
q large alligator. say about six feet long,
he eagerly falls upon the unwonted deli
cacy without waiting 10 cook livery
much MS We read in books OF African
adventure that the natives devour the
carcasses Of the large game animals that
the English sportsmen do not want for
their own acknowledgements Maya
zinc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17

Land for corn should be plowed the
fun depth Of the top soil. Corn needs
a deep. well worked soil. We should try
and make az large crop per acre as
possible. This thing Of working over a
large acreage 10 get a small crop does
not pay. and the sooner the farmers
quit that the better for them: let MS be
more intensive and less extensive. The
farmer will have 10 look 10 the melon
crop for fruit this year, as / find that
nearly all the fruit is killed. Nearly all
the apples are killed. The bloom looks
all right. but when YOU examine ii care
fully YOU viii find the germ is killed.
Everyone should try and raise all the
melons possible as they viii be much
needed to take the place Of fruit, and
il is probable they will sell very well
also.
1t is very likely that We Will have
more frost before April is scue. and Kill
what little live bloom that IS left.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
Tn Attend fhr InNeiling

Capt Thomas Elicit. secretary OK me
Executive Committee Of the Private sol
diers' and Sailors Monument Association.
yesterday received a letter from !. -:
Jennings. adJutant Of Garland hodss
Camp Confederate Veterans. at Lyhcn,,
burg. stating that that organization VII,
participate in the ceremonies conEecteu
with the unwilling OF the monument Oh
May Goth. 10,
Similar information has been -ecei'e =,
from j. II. Chumbiey, adjutant OF u 80
Wharton Camp Confederate veterans AZ
Radford, Va. as to that organlzd,.iioieto
Col. Thomas II. Carter. OF w nSniib '9 -
and Mr.. William McComb. or Gorufynn
vile. Va. have also accepted lhFl'a''o"'
Dr. iohn s Hunter OF Berkeley Springs.
". Va. and Bishop Ellison Capers, Vl
Columbia s. G.. have sent tneir Ies 5l,,
that they are unable to accept the INV ia
tons sent them. TO-. -
The next meeting OF the COMMITTEE On
Entertainment will take place AT t-e
Camp Hail on Saturday evening a' o
o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17

The Executive Committee OF the VIZ
ginia Press Association, at a mee'ns
held in Charlottesville Tuesday ne H.
changed the date for the annual meet
ing from July 10th 10 oath. IN conse-
quence Of the meeting Of the National
Press Association at Asbury Park y.
j.. on the former date. The Virginia
Association will meet at Cobb's Island
Notices VIII be sent to all the news
papers In Virginia urging them TO send
representatives.. II IS hoped 20 make
this the largest meeting ever held by
the association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
Personal AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts Concerning Riohmone's
Citizens and Other Matters

Mrs. Il. w. Cosby has returned from
New York.
Henry O. Claggett. secretary to General
Huntington. is stopping at Murphy's
Hotel.
The friends OF Miss Flora e. Crawford
will be glad to learn that she is recovering
from severe attack of fever.
Mrs. c. A. Calhoun is extremely Ill at
Allegheny Springs. DR.. Darlington left
last night to attend her.
The excursion to be given by the Shell
teflng Arms TO Lower Brandon Will take
place on Saturday. June I'd.
Mr.. Charles Poindexter ex-siate Libra
rIan. Is confined IN the Retreat for the
Sick on account OF Illness.
Mr.. f.. b. Palmore left last Friday
morning fer England, where he win he
engaged with the Luddington Machine
Company.
Mrs. Joseph Lear has returned home
after a delightful visit TO her son. Rev
w. w. Lear. pastor Of High-Street
church. Petersburg.
There will be a meeting of the Alumni
Society OF Richmond College al the Young
Mems Christian Association this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock.
Mr. A. Giroiami has returned from q
visit 10 his former home in Italy after
an absence OF seven months, leaving his
wife there. who VIII return next month.
The Ladies Aid Society of Broad-street
Methodist church Will give lawn party
this evening at Forest Hill Park the
proceeds to be devoted to a worthy OBJ
ject.
Sergeant Tomlinsol yesterday recovered
two rolls OF mating which a thief had
stolen from the residence OF Rev ~
Kerr. The officer is on the track Of the
James Roddy Powell son of Sue @. and
g. W. Powell. died at his residence, No
~ easi Marshall street. Tuesday, the
FIRST year. N"N'
COLONEL w. II. Townes. United States
CONSUL General to Rio de Janiero. who has
been IN the city day or two LEFT yes
terday on his return trip. lie will SAN
In about a week
The Moody Choir viii hold q meet,ny
al the Young Mems Christian Association
Tonight The president desires that a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
10 Tackle Pefershnre.

The first game Of ball between the
Richmonds and Petersburgs will be play
cd in the Cockade City this afternoon.
The game VIII be the first of a series
OF three games. These clubs have been
anxious 10 meet each other ever since
the league season commenced, and there
is warm spirit Of rivalry between them
Each club VIII make a special effort for
the victory. Richmond Will PIT forth her
strongest team. Setley will twirl the
leather. and Foster will wear the liver
pad. The railroad company has fixed the
fare for the round trip at Is cents. and
large number Of Richmond lovers Of
the game VIII decorate the bleacheries
ana grand stand In Petersburg. The
game promises 10 be very exciting
one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
STATE IEDICAL SOCIETY.
Papers Read and Discussed-state Board
of Health.

GREENSBORO, y. G., May 16.-Speclal.
The second DAYS session OF the State
Medical Society met at 10 o'clock this
morning Or. ). Howell read the annual
essay on THE relation OF the physici- u
To- tie family in the prevention Of heredi-
tary disease"
a vacancy on the Board of CensOrs was
fIed by the addition of DR. 5. \. Booth.
Or. Carl Nonruck read a paper on
Treatment Of Consumption by the Fami-
ly Physician" which was discussed by
several members.
The Arbitrary Committees report was
read by Or. W. j. Jones.
Drs j. NJ Hays and T. s. Burbank
were elected TO IN vacancies on the Medi-
cal Board of Examiners.
At noon to-day the state Board OF
Health was called 10 order by the presi-
dent. Or H. r. Bahnson, OF Salem.
The annual Grafton was delivered at the
State Normal School tonight. after which
an entertainment was given by the young
ladies Of the school.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
Systematic Robbery.

Jim Carter. negro employed at the
Richmond China Company, has for some
time been systematically robbing that
firm. Articles were missed from time
TO time. and Porter was suspicioned.
Detectives Han and Tomlinson entered
POrter's house, No. 3lS Stephenson street
CANDLES Hill, yesterday morning with Il
search warrant. They found a large
quantity of china plate. mirrors. lamps.
and other goods. which had been purloln-
cd from the China COmpany's stock.
They are confident, however that the
goods recovered are but a small fraction
Of Jim's plumber.
The negro was arrested at the store
while at work and taken TO the Second
station.
Several years ago. while in the employ
OF the firm of Phillips a Stein. who's,
successors the Richmond China COMPANY
Is. Jim was detected In his systematic
robberies and sentenced 10 nine months
In prison By the Hastings Court. Messrs.