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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-11-30
omcinI Life is Short.

If one will check up the changes con-
tinually going on in railway official
life, it will be seen the life carries with
it no extended lease. During three
months there have been 1910 changes
among railway officials. AS there are
only 1905 officials in the companies,
this makes their average life less than
two years, but as a large number Of
changes were undoubtedly promotions,
the record is not so bad as it looks. 1t
establishes the fact, however. that
railroading is about as uncertain as
politics. Here is the statement: The
officers We're changed, treasurers, 1875;
general counsel and chairman of the
board, 9; presidents, 9S; vice presidents.
SO; secretaries, and on 329 roads, viz.
Receivers, 26; chair attorneys, "a; gene
raj managers, 4S; general supertntend-
ents, IT; superintendent, IS; purchasing
agents and storekeepers, %; chief en-
gineers and resident engineers, 40; en-
gineers' maintenance of way, s; super
intendents' signal and telegraph, IL;
superintendent of bridges and build
ings, 8; superintendent of motive pow
er, 8; master mechanics, 81; master car
builders, 10; roadmasters. 101; general
foremen and foremen, 81; other posi-
lions not specified above, 219.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-11-30

to the shops and painted a different
color and are still in use ON the road.
The reason for the change, accordin g
to the railroad officials is that it vas
almost impossible to keep the white
cars clean.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-11-30
A SENTIMENTAL SUIT.

A curious law case is reported from
Milan. A young lady sued a, young
mana perfect stranger-for having
kissed her suddenly and without wErn-
ing in the open street. When she en-
tered the box to give evidence against
him the judge was so struck with her
beauty that ne instantly acquitted the
accused on the grounds that so much
loneliness and charm had doubtless
proved am irresistible temptation Per-
haps the most remarkable feature Of
the trial was that, instead of being
annoyed at losing her case, the plain
tiff was delighted at the verdict, and
uttered a friendly farewell to the judge
as she left the court room beamine
with smiles, while the accused was
heartily applauded as he retired in
triumph with his friends.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-11-30
WILL PROBABLY DIE.
Union Pacific Employee Meets With
n Serious Accident.
Especial to The FA-aldl

Especial % The Fa-aId-T
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 29.-While
oiling pulleys in the Union Pacific
shops here this afternoon. George
Spalding was caught in the shafting
and whirled a number of times through
the air with great rapidity finally fall
ing to the shop floor, thirty feet below.
He sustained conclusion of the brain
and spine but it is expected will re-
cover.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-11-30
W. H. GROVES ESTATE
Judge r1cNalIy OverruIes the Pc
tition of Hrs. HolIingsworth.
CAN'T DENY THE VALIDITY
OF THE DECREE OF DIVORCE
GRANTED THIRTY YEARS AGO.

Public Policy Forbids That the Pc
titioner Be Allowed to Fix Her
Own Status as That of an Adult
tress and Brand Her Children
With the Stigma of HIegitimacy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
THE A. 0. U. W.
Grand Lodge Meets at Decentralization
10 Remain Undivided.

Boston, Feb. 27-The second days
session of the Grand Lodge of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen opened in
Odd Fellows hall, this forenoon, with a
large attendance. The special committee
on petition for separate jurisdiction
for the State of Maine reported adversely
and the committee recommendation that
the petition be not granted was unani-
mously adopted. The petition was from
only two lodges in the State.
These officers were elected: Grand
master workman, George i. Higgins,
Providence, r. l.. grand foreman, John
c. Gallagher, New Haven, CT; grand
overseer, Lomis C. Merrill, Concord, N.
H. !; grand recorder, j. Edward Burt, Bos-
ton; grand receiver, Thomas +. Temple,
Boston, supreme representative, Edwards
Mitchell, Salem; Roswell p Farren
New Haven, CT, A. G. Andrews, Au-
gusta, Nc. One ballot was taken for
grand guide without choice, there being
five candidates in the field. Over 600
ballots We're cast.
Recommendations regarding the anchor
and shield and card register was adopted
Grand Master Workman Tate Of
Nebraska, was presented with a draft of
$4,000 for the Nebraska sufferers, which
was increased by $50 from Mystic Lodge
of Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28

tary, rs practical printers. F" Tho difference
between the socrctarys rccolloctions and
mino as To what was said may he be-
cause he got SO angry in his unayailing
attempt to wave me out of his presence
that he has possibly forgotten what he
did say. But have not.
Now aS to the secretary's letter, he says
| lie, and then goes on to prove that all
the statements of our company are true
as we read his communication, and we
would ask every member of the Legisla-
ture to read his article and see if our state
ments are not verified by the prejudice
shown in every line of the secrctary'S com
munication.
We do not know positively that the
secretary of State and Messrs. Burleigh
X Flynt were at n hearing together before
the committee and did not intend to con
vcy that impression, but we have informa-
tion from members of the committee that
the several gentlemen above mentioned,
did appear before the committee ut hear
ings to which we We're not invited.
In closing l will state, that We have no
controversy with the Augusta printers
and binders. They are honorable con
Germs, striving to secure the continuance
of big paying contract, ut prices several
thousand dollars in excess of what several
other first class concerns are willing to do
the work for. s-s-t r--
am yours, for economy justice and
truth, LEWIS A. GOUDY,
Treas. of Lakeside Press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
LEROY is SURELY CRAZY.
Admits Having Killed His Eoiher But Gives No
Reasons F0p.he Deeds

Biddcford, Feb. 27-The murder of
Mrs. Sarah Fernald at East Lebanon,
today, was attended by many sensational
and singular circumstances. TO all pre-
vious appearance, she and her son, Leroy
fcrnald, age 3S, were a loving pair He
carried life insurance made in her favor
the homestead was his, but his possession OF
it after his fathers death was based on
the son 5 agreement to comfortably sup
port her With them lived a dementcd
sister Of Mrs. Fernald
The first intination of trouble at tn,
Fcrnald homestead, today, was the neigh
bors' discovery that the barn was burn
ing. They were so much cngrosscd IN
fighting the fire that not till the she'd and
house were well protected from the flying
cmbers did the neighbors realize the
absence of the Fernald family. When
search was, made in the house, bed il
a small room adjoining the kitchen was
burning.
On it lay the dead body of Mrs. Fernald,
her hands and feet charrcd. The body
was covered with woolen comforters,
which prevented its destruction beyond
means of recognition. The body and bed
were taken out doors, and the flames
uuenchcd with snow. Then came the
discovery of wound in the head 1t was
apparently made by some blunt iustru-
mcnt. The demented sister of the mur
dered woman was asleep up stairs.
Leroy Fernald was nowhere to b'
found The discovery of bloody axe in
the attic led to the belief that he was con-
cealed there. After long search he was
found under the attic floor, where he had
entered by lifting loose board, and
crawling along toward the stairs. He
made no talk and offered no rosistanc
when removed from his hiding place by
Constable Howe of Springvale
The prisoner was ironed, kept strict
watch of till his removal, tonight, to th'
county Jail Whom questioned, shortly
after his arrest, he admitted that he killed
his mother and set the fire, but declined
to make any conversation regarding the
motive. From his appearance today, and
some rambling conversation he has latcl!
had with ncighbors there is little douDi
in the minds of Lebanon physicians that
he is insane. q ~
There is rumor that he wanted tt
marry u widow in that town, but his
mother protested. The Fernalds were
considered we'll to do and were good
nej.hbors. Coroner Ham of South Ber-
wick, has summoned jury and will hold
an inquest, beginning Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Theodore Smith, formerly well-known
trader and lumberman, died at Machias,
Wednesday, aged 81 years
Walter Bowker, employed by c. W.
Smith, Dcering absconded with 800,
Tuesday, taken from his employer s
trunk. Bowker has worked for Smith as
a farm hand for a year, being sick part of
the time and supported by Smith. He
has not yet been discovered.
Fire in W. H. Ainsworth's variety
store, corner of Middle and Union streets,
Portland, Wednesday morning, caused by
the upsetting of lamp, damaged the
store to the extent of $4,000, and other
buildings owned by the Clapp heirs, 500
All are insured. The damage was mostly
by smoke and water. Ainsworth' S stock
is insured for $4,000.
George Stilphen, an old resident OF
Dresden. attempted suicide by hanging
from beam in his barn, Monday. III
health and dependency are assigned as
the cause He has three married sons,
one being clergyman in New Hamp
shire He was discovered by his aged and
crippled wife who climbed up ladder,
cut him down and brought him to his
senses He is 16 years of age and his
poor health makes his recovery doubtful
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
A Word from Secretary Fessenden.

The Lakeside treasurer In the foregoing
communication, makes it u point of per
s)nal ycracity' between himself and my
self, as to whether ! made the statement
which he says made, and which ] again
state did not make. can only reiteratc
my statement, and the public, or so much
OF the public as may have any interest in
the matter, must settle it to suit them
selves
The interview rectcd by the Lakeside
treasurer is to some extent correct. L
have no doubt | told him that | didn't
care damn for him or his company. l
don't.
The fact is, that about the second time
the Lakeside treasurer opened his mouth Mt
that interview, he asserted that there was
fraud, corruption and jobbcry in the State
printing and bad been for years. and al
though he did not charge directly that j
was responsible for it, he intimatcd that
| might be-
After that statement by him, / must
admit that the language used by myself,
as well as by the doughty treasurer was
hardly limited to lines of strict politcncss.
l resented the implied imputation.
thought he should have known that all
bills for printing were paid after being
audited by Stephen Berry of Portland.
and that no chance existed for fraud,
corruption or jobbery"
possibly may have told him. that 1t
was no use for me to spend my time
with him. / thought so then. l know IL
now, and hence will reply no further.
NICHOLAS FESSENDEN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
EXPLODING GAS
In Coal Mine Near CerriIlos,
N. NJ, Kills SO Miners.
Only II Escapes from Mine and Some
of Rescued viii Die.
imprisoned Men Heard Working Tor Liberty
Til Overcome by Gas.

Albuquerque n. NJ, Feb GA terrific
explosion of gas occurred i'll White Ash
mine of the Santa Fe Railroad Co, three
miles from Cerrillos, at II A. NJ, today,
causing the death of at least 80 miners.
The dead bodies of 90 men have been
thus far recovered. Nearly 800 men are
employed in the mine, but only so were
at work when the explosion occurred.
Only IL escaped alive, and some of these
may die.
Relays of men have been working
heroically all day TO reach those imprisoned
in the mine, but little progress can be
made on account of gas which permeates
every shaft and overpowers the workers in
a short time.
Up to those on the inside could be
heard trying to work their way out from
the caved-in mine, but as nothing has
been heard since, the imprisoned men in
all probability have succumbed to the
deadly gas.
One woman, supposing her husband
killed, tried to commit suicide by throw
ing herself in front of moving train.
Her husand was afterwards rescued alive.
The mine was known to be badly venti-
lated and full of bad air and gas, and a
catastrophe of this kind was frequently
predicted. The cause of the explosion is
not known and any facts are hard to get
All efforts of the men in the vicinity are
being put forth to liberate those i'm
prisoned i'll the mine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Mrs. Ann Brown OF HaIowelI. Found DEAD
in Room-Cause. Heart Disease.

Hallowell, Feb. 27.-(SpeciaD.-CitA
Marshal Henderson found Mrs. Am
Brown dead in her room in Mrs. Quinn
house on Second street, Wednesday morn
ing and DIR. Hamlet says that she dict
from heart disease. He also said that She
must have been dead at least two days
and perhaps longer Mrs. Brown ha'
lived in this house alone about four years
her husband having died about that Ions
ago. r,:,
She was member of the Cathoi''
church, and it was by her non attendance
that people became anxious and went Il
the house to see what was the matter
She was in the custom of going away an'
staving several days. For some time she
had been expecting pension OF Sloo
Her husband was a Togus soldier. Sht
had n sister in Providence, who was hou-
fed. .,,
When found, she had part of her things
on and indications We're that she ""s
about to go out, rs everything in the hous'
was in perfect order. She had no family
The funeral was held yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
HELPLESSLY DRIFTING.
Mexican Man of War La Libertad Drifting in
Gulf Without Coal or Sails.

New Orleans, Feb. 27.-The reported
discovery of the La Libcrtad, the missing
Mexican war ship, is confirmed. Engi-
neer Penado of the vessel has arrived here,
having made his way from Barataria bay
which he reached from the ship. He
brought the news that the ship had a
tough time in the gulf and lost her entire
outfit of sails.
While she was beating about in the
storm her supply of coal gave out and she
was left practically helpless. She reached
point about 10 miles from the mouth
of the river and could go no further and
Engineer Penado was sent out to make
land and reach New Orleans and secure
relief.
The Mexican consul is making prepara-
tons to send Il vessel with coal to the
relief of the disabled warship.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought BY the Wires from the North, East
South and West.

The New Hampshire House. Wednes.
day, los to 1856. refused the third reading
to the female municipal suffrage bill.
Congressman Joseph II. O'Nejl OF
Massachusetts, Wednesday, was nomipa-
ted assistant United States treasurer at
Boston.
For causing the death of his wife, Dec
49, at a lodging house on Hudson street,
Boston, Henry f. Stone. Wednesday, was
sentenced to eight years in the state
prison. He pleaded guilty to man
slaughter.
The appointment of George Cotton as
postmaster at Elmira, n. lis complete
surprise to the politicians The senti-
ment there is that this recognition OF
Senator Hills lieutenant is the first overt
act of friendship between President Cleve-
land and Senator Hill. Cotton has been
bitter enemy of President Cleveland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
FIRE AT WlNSLOW.
House, Ell and Stable Owned by J. R. Pollard
Burned. Wednesday Evening.

Waterville, Feb. 27.-(SpeciaD. .-Fire
was discovered in the ell of the house OF
J. r. Pollard Winslow, about 10 O'Clock,
this evening. The alarm was rung in
from box 81 of this city, and the depart
ment responded. The fire started from a
defective chimney, and the house, ell
and stable were destroyed. The contents
of the house were saved in a damaged con
dition. Two tons of hay in the stable was
burned, but two horses and a COW We're got
ten out Loss, $4,000; insured for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
Postmaster General BisseIl Resigns.

Washington, Feb. 27.--Postmaster Gen
cral Bisscll rendered his resignation to the
President at 3, this afternoon, to take
effect upon the appointment and qualif.
cation of his successor. He will probably
remain in office until April /.
This evening, Mr.. Bissell said he re-
signed because his professional work de
mandcd his attention, and he felt that he
could no longer remain away from it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
To You
The Most important

Matter demanding attention at this
season is the condition of your blood.
Your health depends upon it, for as
the quality and quantity of the blood
vary, YOU are better or worse.
The blood conveys all the elements
which go to make up the organs, nerves
and tissues of the body, and carries
away all dissolved, useless material.
Every bone, muscle, nerve and tissue,
lives upon what the blood feeds to 1t.
The whole world knows that Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the standard remedy
for making pure blood. :.
1t possesses merit peculiar to itself
and by which it effects marvellous
cures even when other preparations
fail. When you buy your spring medl-
cine get the best, and that is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
Are You S Sufferer
From Rheumatism?
ii so re0d a'H0t these ttrO Bangor
gentlemen sag.

Bangor, March 90, 1894.
d. H. Buxton, Esq, Abbot, Me-:
Dear Sir-I beg leave to say that
have been seriously afflicted with rheuma-
tism for many years and hearing of your
Rheumatic Cure, procured a bottle
thaving suffered for six months severely
and after taking the contents of one bottle
was entirely free from rheumatism and
have not felt any return of the disease
since and believe shall not be troubled
with it again. Yours truly,
F. H. Drummond.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Feb. 27.-Pensions have
been granted to the following residents of
Maine:
a Additional, Daniel +. Merrill, Gardiner
Increase, John W. SWEET, Fast Exeter
Freeman O. Perry Madrid; James W. Pot
ter, deceased, New Sharon; Thomas II.
Day, Pennington Falls. Reissue, Levi A
Goodwin, Canaan William Soule Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
KILLED HIS MOTHER.
Leroy FernaId of East Lebanon
Murders His Mother
And Fires the Buildings to Cover Up
His Terrible Deed.
Is Captured and Coniesses beyond Doubt
the Man is Insane.

East Lebanon, Me-, Feb 27.-Mrs Sa-
Fcrnald, wife of the late Sclcctman John
q. Fernold, was murdered in her bed, this
morning and the buildings set on fire. The
house was saved. A bloody axe was found
Her son, Leroy Fcrnald, was discovered
crouched in the attic. He confessed set
ting the barn on fire. 1t is believed that
he is crazy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The storm to
the north of Montana has moved to the
north of Lake Superior, increasing in in
tensity. A ridge of high pressure extends
between the south Atlantic and north
Pacific coasts Rain has fallen in the
middle Mississippi valleys and lower lake
region. The temperature has risen or re
mained nearly stationary in all districts,
Signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Sandy Hook to Eastport
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
W. W. whipple s Co. OF Portland. Assign.

Portland. Feb CIV. W. Whipple 4
Co. wholesale druggists, have assigred to
Ardon W. Coombs, Esq. The cause is
said TO be the recent 6cath OF Ira 4.
harrington. who had been advancing
money to the firm for some time past. A
statament of assets was not given. The
Urn, has been in business for 80 years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
Deeriuo Democrats Must Vote by Stickers.

Portland, Feb 27.-The Democrats OF
Dcering have nominated Er. George H.
Pierce for mayor, in place of Howard
winslow, resigned. 1t being too late to
rut \ now name on the official ballot, Dr
pierce must be voted for entirely by
stickers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28

Thief Thiei sounded out clear and loud
upon the silent night. IL was shouted by
the stingy nlanwho would not lend his
bottle OF Adamson's Botanic Cough Bal
sam to the man with terrible cough and
compelled him to take it
and run feb26tuthsat6wky
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
Killed by a Wild Engine.

Fort Fairfield, Feb. s7.-James Giber'
con was killed at a railway crossing at
,,ars Hill. by wild engine on the Ban
nor &, Aroostook, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
Biddeford Democrats Nominate Frederick
Yates for Mayor.

Biddcford, Feb. 27.-The Democrats,
Wednesday night, nominated Frederick
Yates for mayor. He received 425 votes
and William A. Roberts, 80.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
A Communication from the Lakeside Press.

Fessenden, published in the kennebe
Journal of this date, in which he deliher
ately accuses me of stating ana circulat
ing lie, it becomes incumbent upon m
to reply, and in order that there may b
no misunderstanding OF the point at isss
between the secretary of State and my
self, ii having become question of per
sonal veracity between Us, / will re-quot,
his remarks, with IA slight prefix, from
the communication of the Lakeside Pres
as follows:
elf such is to be the case, why ask busi
ness men TO spend their time in making
up proposals in answer 20 the request o
such committee Why not announce, I,
quote from the remarks of the secretar!
of State to our treasurer, No concern
even though they are located In Augusta,
can do this work but Burleigh X Flynt,
and save the annoyance and expense oi
preparation and presentation of proposals
by other concerns throughout the State.'
The secretary says this quotation from
remarks attributed to him is false. Ii
does not surprise me that he should try tC
get out of his predieament caused by his
too ardent championing of his friends
cause, and in order that the public may
know just what led up to such state
ments from the secretary Of State will
repeat what occurred at an interview
which l, us treasurer of thc Lakeside
Press. had with him in the rooms pro
vidcd for his use at the Capitol Il do not
understand that they are owned by him.
although such an impression might easily
be assumed if all callers were received rs
l was l will not give all of his state.
ments either, though they Were all in the
same line as those | shall herein quote.
We We're informed by members of the
committee tout of session. that an invita-
ton had been extended to the secretary to
appear before the committee to show why
concerns outside of Augusta could not do
the printing and binding satisfactorily,
and as We were given no opportunity by
the committee to controvcrt the argu-
ments to be made against us, and having
no other means of learning what those
arguments might be, l called upon the
secretary Of State for such Information
and introduced myself, as follows: My
name Is ooudy. represent the Lake
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
Bangor, Aug.

Bangor, Aug. /.
I was troubled with rheumatism and
took Buxton's Rheumatic Cure and it
cured me. l recommended it to my
friends similarly affected, and it cured
them. Am glad to give the above testi-
monial. Joseph S. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28

Gen. William Booth, COMMANDMENTS.
chief of the Salvation Army, sailed on the
steamer Paris Wednesday, from New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, Feb. 27.-For New England:
Thursday, fair; warmer; west to south
west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
SIxTY.SEvENTH SESSION.
SENATE.
Wedn esday. February %. Is

Wedn esday. February %, 1895
Senate called to order by the President
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Cochrane of
Hallowell
journal of yesterday read and approved
Papers from the House passed in con
currence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Feb 27.-For New Eng
land: Thursday, rain; slightly warmer
southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-02-28

{, Bangor Prohibitionists, Wednesday
night, nominated Johns Ellis for mayor.