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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
WITH CLOSED EYES
Or. Buchanan Walks to the
EleCtroCution Chair.
he Meets Death Calmly After a Long
Fight for His Life.
Last Appeal Of His Faithful Vito 10 Governor
Was Unavailing.
NUMBER

Sing Sing, July DIR. Buchanan, tho
wife murderer, who has had several mar
row escapes from the gallows In bis long
fight for life, was electroouted here, this
morning, The last appeal of his wife to
Gov. Morton was unayallipg, and the
doctor apparently was not disappointed.
The witnesses entered tho death cham
Der at lib, The current was turned on
ut ll.2i. at 1740 volts for four seconds,
reduced to 100 VOLTS loft on for 30 seconds,
when 10 was turned on to ia volts again
and gradually reduced until It WIS turned
off 5S seconds.
Buchanan entered tho room with his
eyes closed and never opened them after
ward. He walked along beside the at
tendant to the chair His leg was slightly
scorched and smoked during the last few
seconds Of tho execution. Ths body was
perfectly motionless after the current was
turned on.
In about 80 seconds no was strapped and
In 40 seconds was pronounced dead. The
voltage of ia was kept on for four seconds
and then reduced TO 40 volts, which was
kept on for 80 seconds more 1t was the
quickest and most successful execution
ever seen in Sing Sing prison.
The buchanan autospy disclosed the
usual changes in the brain and arterial
System, but In n less marked degree than
In other cases OF death by electricity.
Mrs Buchanan notified Warden Sage
after the execution that she intended to
claim her husbands body and give It
burial. The warden started subscription
on her behalf, and nearly all the officers
of the prison and witnesses OF tho execu-
tion contributed
Mrs. Buchanan left for New York mt
EGG Z. M. She was much calmer than
this morning and expressed her thanks
for the kindness Of the warden's family.
The body of DIR. buchanan left here,
this evening, In charge Of an undertaken 7.
for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
k,El's CROP or Dlscoao.
Intending 70 herald Peace. the Festivities Have
Engendered Much Bitter Feeling.

Berlin,s July The opening of the
North sea canal. with It's accompanying
festivities. Was heraldcd as an event In
augurating permanent European peace,
but 1t is now seen that 1t hns embitteretl
the relations of Germany with France and
Russia. In consequences Of this state of
affairs the government has taken the
honest course of admitting che semi official
organs TO declare that the French squad
ron. during its stay ut Kiel, introduced a
disoordant note into the fetes, which were
designed to be memorable as an occasion
Of peaceful International rejoicing.
The immediate result of tho govern
ment's open recognition of French hostil-
lty Is tho determination on the part of the
imperial authorities to make the 25th
anniversary of the browning victory Of the
Germans over the French at Sedan, on
Sept. /, 1S70,a great national celebration
In accordance with this idea, committee
composed OF prominent soldiers and states
men, with the full approval of tho Em-
peror, will organize throughout the empire
a series of volksfests, extending to all tho
towns and hamlets in the country, begin.
ming with the anniversary Of the victory
of the Germans over the French at Woerth,
in Alsace, August 6, 1870, and culmina-
ting in "a general holiday on the snniver-
sary of the battle OF Sedan. 1t is expected
that the Emperor will go to woerth on
August 6 and unveil monument on the
battlefield.
Another unhappy consequence of the
fetes Is the renewed rupture between tho
Emperor and Prince Bismarck, who has
taken grievous offence at the absence of all
mention of his name as having initiated
the project of the canal, while bonors are
showered upon his detested enemy, DR.
Won Boetticher, vice president of the coun-
ell Of ministers and imperial secretary Of
state for the interior.as the instigator Of
the work. and upon Baron Marschall Won
Bleberstein, minister OF foroign affairs,
who contributed absoluteiF nothing TO-
ward 1t. The ex- chancellor Is so strongly
the slight put upon hiif b the Emperor
Ignoring him that he has sfected bis son.
in-law, Count Won Rantzan, to resign his
post as German minister TO The Hague.
The Hamburger Nachriehtcn Ia very bit
ter In Its attacks upon the government
Beginning with the annexation to Ger
many OF the Danish duchies, the Nacr-
richten says, Prince Bismarck perfected |
the scheme OF ship canal from Kiel to |
Brunsbuttcl. In this plan l1e persisted |
for years against the highest ara strongest |
Influences In Germany. inc,uding Count
Won Moltke; yet, says the 17nehfichten, no |
mention Is made Of him throughout the
while officials whose services
were limited 70 inspecting tho waterway
have been selected for the bestowal Of
honors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
WILL PUSH the CASE.
The Appeal to be Proceeded With Even Though
Buchanan is Dead.

New York, July 1.--Coj. George W.
Gibbons, who with A. q. Butts, labored
hard to save Buchanan from tie electric
chair. stated today, that he did not intend
TO let the case drop now, now that
Buchanan was electrocuted
Nothing can be- DONE" he said, "nn-
I'll the United States supreme court decices
the question Of our appeal. We will per
feet our appeal. perhaps making some
notifications to suit the present condition
of facts and when ask for an opinion. We
will proceed exactly the same as though
Buchanan was alive"
win you commence action against
the state, or the warden at Sing Sing, for
damages, holding them responsible Cor the
death Of your CLIENT" Col. Gibbons was
asked. As
IF tho United States court decided
against US, he answered. tive Will haye
no ground on which to stand. II the de-
cision should be In our favor, we will push
the case to the furthest limit"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
If is Known
BY Its Cures

It is not what We say. but what
Hoods Sarsaparilla does. that tells the
story of its merit.
The thousands of people whom 1t has
raised from disease and despair to happi-
ness and health, are the strongest and
best advertisements Hoods SarsapariIla
has. No other preparation in existence
has such a record of wonderful cures.
This Is why Hoods Sarsaparilla has the
largest sale. and requires for its produc-
tion the largest laboratory in the world.
Now IL YOU need good medicine, why
not try that which has done others SO
much good. Remember
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
Maine encouragement gicen to
Maine enterprise.
Popular because meritorious.
A marvellous growth.
WUi3le Mutual
Flas INSURANCE ConPArr.

HENRY G. STAPLES, Pres. CHAs. E. NAsH,v .P
f. S. TURNER, Sec. C. w. JONES, Treas.
Board of Directors.
Henry G. Staples. Chas. E. Nash
Algernon S. Bangs. Frank l.. Weber
Jas. E. Fuller. Chas. II. Blaisdell
Chas. W. Jones.
The only Maine company doing business on
the dividend plan. The policy holders man
age their own business and share in the pro-
fits. The rates always the lowest under any
and all circumstances. Organized under
Maine laws and carefully mansged by Maine
business men. Investigate at the home office,
Masonic Temple. Augusta.
CHAS. III. BLAISDELL,
June26eod3mo Genl Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, July 1.-The pressure has
continued to rise on the northern Rocky
mountain slope, has risen In central Mis-
issippi valley, and has fallen on the mid
die Atlantic coast. Showers have con-
tinued in the south Atlantic and Gulf
states, with heavy rain falls at few
points.
Clearing conditions may be expected in
the south Atlantic and Gulf states, Tues
day. with generally fair weather in the
other districts. The temperature will rise
in the Mississippi valley and west Lake
region, and remain moderately low in the
middle states and New England. High
temperature will continue in the West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
Maine Pensions.

Washington, July 1.-The following
pensions have been granted to people in
Maine:
Original, Eugene McNamara, Togus.
Restoration, reissue and increase. John
Mooney, alias Peter McCabe, Bucksport.
Increase, Thomas c. Wadley, East Mount
Vernon. Reissue, George p Patch, Saco.
Original, widows. etc., Mary F. Clark,
Bethel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
DEaP FOR DAYS.
0ecomposins Body Of New Portland Man
Found-Disd ol Heart Trouble.

Phillips, July 1.-Jess!e S. Burbank,
aged about 30, wealthy New Portland
farmer, was found dead at his home on
the Pennington stage road, yesterday.
He had been dead for several days and the
body was partially decomposed. His cat
tie were in an almost furnishing condi-
ton. The cause Of death was heart
trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
o.. WHITMAN ACCEPTS.
W Formally Announces Acceptance Of Prssi.
dsRef Of Columbia University.

Washington, ID. c., July .--Rcv. DIR.
2. s. Whitman Of Colby University, To
day, formally accepted the presidency Of
Columbia University, Washington, d. G !,
to which he was some time ago elected.
Seventy five thousand dollars IL to be
raised TO develop and extend the institu-
tion Of which amount s53, 900 has already
been subscribed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
waisrilIs School Board Elects Teachers,

Waterville. July Especially. THE
school board. this evening, elected ". L.
Waters, superintendent of schools. to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation Of
J. H. Blanchnrd. Mr.. Waters graduates
from Colby, this year The full corps OF
teachers with the exception Of Mrs vii.
son and Mrs. Rogers, resigned. was re-
elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02

Sewall, be graded on higher Lowell than
the travelled way, and made more perma
nont with concrete. 1t was referred to
the committee on highways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
Boston Men Buy Fairfield Bonds.

Fairfield, July flames W. Longstreet
& Co. of Boston, were the successful bid
ders, today, among eight others, for $40, :
900 worth of per cent. refunding town
bonds, paying premium Of 52-100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, July 1-For New England,
Tuesday, fair; stationary temperature
northerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02

Tho Monarch tiistillery at Peoria, ILL.,,
the largest Trust house. closed down, Sat
urday night for an Indefinite period. The
Great Western. the only Trust house now
In operation Is expected to close, July IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02

The bonds of the Auburn water com
mission were sold, Monday to f. H. Rol-
Inns & Son Boston. at $l01, 555. There
were seven bids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02
Washington Forecast.

Washington, July For Maine: Fair
slightly cooler; westerly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-02

Iyeofs.c Dsllc oct tremendously with
.Altoa- = fs--- Eoods Sarsaparilla. Sc
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
soURs ON IVES AND sCHAEFER
The French Expert Billiardist Re-
turns a Disguised Cueist.

NEW YORK, Feb. l.-Edward
Fournil, the French billiard eX-
pert, will sail for France on Satur-
day a much disgusted man. He
says his challenges to Ives and
Schaefer have failed to bring about
a match and claims they played a
game Of freeze out on him. An at
tempt was made Wednesday to
arrange a professional tournament
in which experts could meet, but
Ives and Schaefer wanted every
thing their own way. Fournil be.
came discouraged at the way he
was treated by his opponents and
declined to make a match with
Gallagher to take place next week.
The French expert says that the
proposition OF Ives and Schaefer is
absurd, and he would be compelled
tos.meet the American cracks in
practically an unframed condition.
The money stipulatiOns are not to
his fancy either.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
UNITED STATES WATERWAYS.
Movement to Connect the Hudson
River and the Great Lakes
by Canal,

NEW YORK, Feb. IA special
dispatch from Washington, d. c.,
says: Gan effort is to be made be-
fore the adjournment Of the 53rd
Congress to authorize the construc-
tiOn of a canal between the great
lakes, the st. Lawrence river and
tide water in the Hudson river
Articles Of incorporation have been
drawn up and the necessary bill
will be presented simultaneously
in the House and Senate. The cap
ital stock OF the company will be
$l0,O00,O00, divided into shares of
800 each. AS soon as 10 per cent.
of the capital stock has been sub
scribed and 10 per cent. OF such sub
scribed stock paid in, the incorpo-
rators will call general meeting
OF the shareholders for the election
of directors. The officers OF the
company will be in New York.
This company is to be empowered
to lay out, construct, maintain and
operate canal from some point at
the head Of tide water navigation
on the Hudson river to Lake Cham
plain, thence from the head Of
Lake st. Francis to a point on the
st. Lawrence river above the rap.
ids known as the Long Sault and
from Lewiston, on the Niagara
river to some point on the same
river above the Niagara Falls, of
such dimensions as to make navi-
cation channels Of at least 20 feet
between the terminal points. These
channels are to be Of sufficient d.
mansions to admit Of two vessels
drawing 20 feet OF water each to
pass each other at full speed. The
United States may at any time as
sumo possession OF the canals and
works within it's jurisdiction, on
giving the company one weeks
notice and paying the value Of the
same, to be fixed by three arbitra-
tors, or majority of them, one to
be chosen by the United States,
another by the company and the
third by the two arbitrator.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
A QUEER COURT INCIDE Mt.
A SANE MAN PLACED IN AN IN
SANE.sUsPECTS CHAIR.
He is Adjudgsd Insane, Taken Into
Custody by the officer and
Led Out of Court.

QUINCY, Ills, Feb. IA mistake
was made In the county court here
which came near landing sane
man in the Jacksonville asylum
and liberating an insane men. DR..
Hedrick, OF Golen, sent his insane
brother, Charles Hedrick, to this
city for the purpose Of having the
county court inquire into his men
tai condition, Charles Hedrick
was sitting among the spectators
in the court when jury was being
impanelled. After the jury had
been sworn, Deputy Sheriff Schaef-
fer, through some mistake got
hold Of a railway engineer named
Tom Nichol, and, believing that
he had Hedrick, asked him TO take
the insane chair in front Of the
Judge. Nichol did not realize that
the deputy had made a mistake.
In fact no one noticed the mis-
take and while the several witness
SEES were testifying to the condition
Of Hedrick, who was sitting
among the spectators, all eyes
were turned on the engineer.
When the evidence was all in the
jury returned verdict Of insanity.
Deputy Schaeffer then asked
Nichol, who had not yet discovered
that he, had been arraigned IN
Hedricks place to accompany him
down stairs Nichol, thinking he
was TO be Of some assistance to the
deputy, promptly followed. On
reaching the basement Nichol
asked what was wanted. Noticing
that deputy gave him an evasive
reply, Nichol realized for the first
time that he was mistaken for
Hedrick. He demonstrated but
all to no avail. The officer took the
engineer by force telling him
that they would have nice game
Of seven up together and then they
would take ride. The thought
struck Nichol that his arrester was
actually insane, and being insane
had him into custody. He had
some papers in his pocket which
he presented to the officer, but in
another instant the deputy bound
ed upstairs and inquired for Chas.
Hedrick whom he found. The Off
GERS offered all sorts Of apologies to
Nichol and begged him not to say
anything about the occurrence,
but the story was too good to keep.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
A Little Too Cheap.

There seems to be a little hitch
in the matter OF placing a baseball
team in the Texas League to repre-.
sent San Antonio. While the
other cities Of the State are prepar-
ing to place teams in the league
that will cost nothing less than
$500 a month, San Antonio intends
putting in one for $500. 1t is hard.
ly believed a good team can be OBJ.
tanned for that money. San Anto-
Mo business men may, however,
yet come to the front and see that
the Alamo City is respectfully rep
resented and In line with the other
cities of the League.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
Got Thousands; Want Millions

PORTLAND, Me, February l.
Nephews Of the late Ira p. Earring
ton have combined to break the
will of the latter, which beQueathed
about $9,OO0,OOO to public institu-
tions and leaves only a few thou
sands to relates. The contestants
question the testamentary capa-
city OF the deceased. The judge
has decided against the contestants
and an appeal from his decision
will be taken.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
Masonic Grand Lodge.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. l.
The grand lodge Of Tennessee
Masons in session this city sub
scribed and donated Sc, 800 for the
benefit of the Masonic widows and
orphans home near this city, a
great charitable Institution. The
following officers were elected.
George II. Morgan, G. NJ; p. NJ.
Matlock, ID. g.; A. n. Sloan, 5. W.;
w. H. Bumpas, J. g.; n. S. Wood
ward, G. r.; J. b. Garrett, q. S.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
CHARMING
Colombian Legation Closed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Co.
lombian legation here has been
closed up and the archives have
been placed in the care of the Ar
gentine legation. Senior Regifo,
the Colombian attache, has been
recalled to take his place in the
army, which is fighting the revo-
lutionists in Colombia, and Consul
General Calderon, in New York,
will attend to any business that
may be intended for Colombia.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
Dartmouth Alumni Dine.

New YORK, Feb. 1.-The annual
meeting and dinner of the Dart
mouth Alumni association will be
held at Delmonico's this evening.
The Rev. DR.. Tucker, president OF
the college, will be guest Of honor,
Among the other guests will be
DR.. Stryker, president Of Hamilton
college, who will speak about the
functions Of football in the modern
scheme Of education in small col
leges. The class Of 70 will hold it's
twenty-fifth reunion on the same
day, and will attend the dinner. G.
w. Parkinson, a prominent lawyer
Of Chicago, will respond to the
toast to the class Of 20. G. F.
Mathewson will also be present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
"A Des Moines woman who has

"A Des Moines woman who has
been troubled with frequent colds.
concluded to try an old remedy in
a new way, and accordingly took a
tablespoonful (fOur times the usual
dose) of Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy just before going to bed. The
next morning she found that her
cold had almost entirely disap-
peared. During the day she took
a few doses of the remedy zone tea
spoonful at time) and at night
again took a tablespoonful before
going to bed, and on the following
morning awoke free from all symp-
toms Of the cold. Since then she
has, on several occasions, used this
remedy in like manner, with the
same good results, and is much
elated over her discovery of so
quick way of curing a cold. For
sale by F. Kalteyer & Son, Chas.
Campbell and J. Clavin, druggists,
San Antonio, Texas. tt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
The Fast Mail"

On Sunday evening next, the
doors Of the Grand opera house will
swing wide open for the great
scenic production of Lincoln j.
Carter's Fast Mail" The railway
has often been used by the
dramatist, but never before to such
an extent as in Carriers famous
play, "The Fast Mail" A freight
train with fourteen cars, lighted
caboose and full-siZed locomotive,
with engineer and fireman, crosses
the stage in the most realistic and
noisy manner, while later in the
play great Mississippi river
steamboat, with bells and whistles
and engines in full operation,
moves in and explodes with ter
rife force. A great scene is also
given Of Niagara in real tumbling
water. The company is most eff
ficient one, and there is great
deal Of fun to go with the sensa-
tional effects. A special car for the
scenery is used, and every detail is
carefully looked to in the stage
production Of the play.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
Worse Than African Slavery.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Feb. 1.-The
grand jury, after making thor
ough investigation, returned sem
sational presentment with regard
to the county chain-gang convicts,
made up Of petty offenders. TWEEN
ty-one men are disabled, most Of
them permanently, from fearful
exposure in the recent freezing
weather. A number were com
PEELED to break ice in the canal
and work for hours in freezing
water without shoes and with moth
ing but their trousers to protect
them. Four of the men have been
brought to the hospital in this city
and seventeen, the report says, now
lie on hard board beds in the con-
vict camp wrapped in blankets,
emaciated and disabled.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
%. w. O. Hardman. Sheriff O

%. w. o. Hartman, Sheriff of
Tyler Co., w. Va, appreciates a
good thing and does not hesitate to
say so. He was almost Frustrated
with a cold when he procured a
bottle OF Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. He says: ut gave me
prompt relief. / find it to be an in
valuable remedy for coughs and
colds. For sale by F. Katleyer &
Son, Chas Campbell and J. Clavin,
druggists, San Antonio, Texas. tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01

Mrs. Emily Thorne, who re-
sides at Toledo, Washington, says
she has never been able to procure
any medicine for rheumatism that
relieves the pain so quickly and
effectually as Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and that she has also used it
for lame back with great success.
For sale by F. Kalteyer & Son, G..
Campbell and ]. Clavin, druggists,
San Antonio, Tex. tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
Election Contest in the House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The con.
tested election case of Belknap
against Richardson from the Fifth
Michigan district will have a hear
ing today before, the House COM
mittee of elections.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
The Big Four's Hospital System

The Big Four's Hospital System
WABAsE, Ind, Feb. DIR. J. H
Ford, chief surgeon of the Big
Four, has issued an official circular
to the 5000 men on the system
notifying them that the hospital
system will become operative this
week. There will be a central hos
pital at Indianapolis for patients
Of all divisions entering there, and
independent hospitals will be es-
tablished on the Cleveland, Cincin-
natl, Sandusky, Whitewater, Cairo,
and Michigan divisions. The hos.
pital Of the last-named divisions is
to be established in Wabash, and
temporarily two commodious
dwelling houses, centrally located,
will be leased for hospital purposes.
There are now on the Big Four
eighty local surgeons.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
Republican Senator Nominated.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Feb. 1.-The
Republican caucus last night NOM
mated Congressman J. l.. Wilson
for United States senator. Wilson
receceived Al votes; necessary to
choice Al.