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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Miss Nellie Overbay celebrated her
twelfth birthday on Saturday evening
10y giving her young friends a general
good time. After serving refresh
ments the little ones went away happy.
Those present were: Father Meter,
Edna Gray, Ruth DUNCAN, Pearl
Rhodes, Fay Miller. Blanch Spurlock,
Essie Burke, Nellie Edwards, Flora
Hiatt May Dooley, Lyman Gray, Fred
Rhodes, Harry Spurlock, Edward
Welch. Walter Welch, Herald Welch,
Willie Upton, Bertie Edwards. Ray
Wicks, Roy Rhodes and Eddie Over
bay.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17
Picnic

The Logan County horticultural
and Agricultural society will hold a
joint meeting at Island Park Septem-
Der %, az 1880 a m. Pref Morris OF
the Agricultural college. Prof Boyd Of
the Oklahoma university and the Hon.
W.. II Campbell OF Orlando will speak
All are urged u bring specimens of
their products 10 make an exhibit
Good premiums have been offered.
Come one, come all.
w. NJ. Mccoy, Sec'y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17
CANNOT FIX A LABOR RATE
Labor Commissioners wright ON
Interstate Commerce Decisions.

Labor Commissioners wright ON
Interstate M Decisions.
ST.. PAIL. Mimi, Sept. lG.-ln
the course of an address in this
city United states Labor Commits
sioner Carroll d. Wright referred to
the decisions OF the Interstate
commission in regard to
the business of freight rates and
continued. 'The adjustment of diff
%culties arising between the employees
of railroads and the corporations
must rest upon precisely the same
principles: yet it must be emphatical-
iv understood that the government
has no right and no power even If 1T
had the right, TO fix the rate of wages.
You may fix within certain limitations
by specihc declaration, the rate at
which passenger shall be transported;
IL may fix also the rates at which
freight Shall be carried, and % the
courts have held; but it cannot, under
any circumstance, dX the price 81 la
Dor or the price of commodities.
Young Pullman to We'd Miss Og rsby.
CmcAGu, Sept. lG.-George NJ. Pull.
man. Jr., one of the twin son L { the
slec1ing car magnate has annoi need
the engagement of himself and Miss
Felicity Oglesby, the Youngest d:.ugh'
ter Of Ex-Governor Uncle Dick
Oglesby. Miss Oglesbv is aboit >.
wears old. beautiful and accUmpli he'd
Young Pullman is about the samc age
and viii probably inherit about 81, coo.
400
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

In Sundays issue OF The Leader
appeared an article stating that J.
SeXauer, the popular baker. had
leased his large residence on Cleveland
VENUE and that himself aud family
would move 10 California MIR Sex
auer has leased his residence property,
but will move one block east on cieve
land avenue lie has no Intention o
giving mp his large bakery business
and going away. Guthrie and Okla
homa are good enough for MIN
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17
Called Meeting

Camp Jamison e.. G. v. are reques
ted TO meet at the district court room
at ; o'clock p. m, Friday, September
90. Every eX-confederate. their wives
aud daughters and the public gener.
ally, are cordially invited 10 be pres.
emit il is expected that some distiu.
guished ladies and others will be pres.
10 make short speeches and an inter.
esting social meeting is anticipated.
q r. BUcKNER Com
= = NlN. Adj
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

The congregational Nomhn's Tax
change is now located nj POS O~~'ahoula
avenue. with MIR. ~Buscnbarlt, where
can get homemade cakes pies
hrcad-salt rising and ycast-cookies'
etc. Leave orders for salads, veal Loaf
l'ostou brown bread, or anything IN
home made cooking
Orders solicited for parties recep'
tions. afternoon teas Everything
fre, IN aud clean.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17
Company Formed at Orlando Nutcs and
Personals From a coed Town.

Npftlai lu hh' ithh'l
ORLANDO, sept. tG-Lena, the little
|9-year-old Of MIR. and Mrs. Robert
oder OF this place, fell from the barn
loft to-day which resulted in breaking
her arm ana otherwise seriously injur-
ing her. She will ecove
MIR. and Mrs. r +. llilderbraud of
Lostant, m, are visiting with their
nephew, a j. Hartenbower, this
week. Mr. lIilderbrand is one OF the
solid men OF the great state of Illinois
aud thinks oklahoma way mp in the
pictures
A company has been organized for
the purpose Of prospecting for coal,
lead and silver at this place ana will
commence on the farm of John Kelley,
" Tho resides east Of town. by sinking
shaft aud putting ia the necessary
machinery. The company, OF which
Judge Cannon, of Cedarvale, Kan
is at the head, have leased a number
OF farms in this vicinity and NEAR
business.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

For the Cleveland County Agricultu-
raj Association Fair To be held at
Norman, ok. September 18th to slst
inclusive. the Santa Fc route wiil sell
excursion tickets u Norman at one
and one-third fare for the round trip
Tickets on sale Sept. nth To Goth. in
elusive, good 10 return until Septein-
har e2d lsp5. l. X. DELANEY,
Aren't.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

AT an Indian dance near Cushing re-
Gently a great attraction was offered
Ia The shape OF six sauaws who
danced in bloomers. Are Indians be.
coming uncivilized-well, we guess
q
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17
ITIZEN-SOLDIERS

wan ito the nonors Mt the Payne County
Fair.
Company a., o. n G. of this city has
accepted an invitation TO attend the
joint fair of Payne and Lincoln coun.
ties at Perkins IN October 8, 4 ana .,
The fair management advertises tne
militia as a special attraction AND
every member of the company sho, ID
yet In res diness for the trip.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

The Leader was IN error sunday ia
stating that Leo Vincent had made an
assignment OF his accounts TO Dan
Morris lie assigned a few Of his bills
To his associate Fred Bailey. for Ger
tain rlaIms due
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

10 whom it may concern: j,
Notice is hereby give that Fred
Bick has this day filed his petition Tor
license to wholesale liquors IA Logan
county, Oklahoma, and that unless oble,c-
lion To the same as required oy Jaw n'
lied Inv The oath day OF sept, A. ID. 1899,
said p|ctition will be granted.
Guthrie, Sept. q, 1870.
II EMMETT STEWART,
County Clerk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Special to the Leader.
AVA. sept lG.-The second ami
versary Of the Cherokee strip was cell
ebrated at Alya today The Western
Oklahoma Fair association is giving
its Grst annual fair and the gates were
opened this morning. Today was
preparation day and a great crowd
was not expected, yet 2,9oo persons
passed through the gates. The lea
lures today were the exhibition drill
OF Company B, o. y. g., under com
maud Of Capt. White worth; a quarter
mile pony race, which was won 10y
Hun's Tenny. in :25}1i a game Of bali
between the Alva Giants and the Err.
win club-score, % to o, ia favor OF
the Giants. the champion club of the
territory.
Dick Island, the great silver orator
will arrive here tomorrow and speal
TO the people Wednesday.
Jerry simpson viii talk Thursday
An excellent program is arranged TO
every day Of the fair, which will las
til FRIDAY evening. The farmers from
all parts Of the county are co%utribut
ing to the agricultural exhibition am
it is as creditable q showing as can b.
made anywhere in the west.
The e.2O trot tomorrow will be
great race as the track is in splendi,
condition and horses are on th
ground.
The Alva Fair association offers
purse of 5000 for any club that ca
beat the Alva Giants Wednesday
Thursday and Friday, the self-style
champions OF Oklahoma, Mulhall, pr,
ferred They have been wired to :hl
effect The proposition is open, no
ever, to Wichita, Guthrie, Perry, Eni,
Winfield or any other club having
reputation hat warrants a good gam.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17
Enid IN Eine Fenther.

Special to the Leader.
ENID Sept. lG-Ihe anniversary
celebration here today was a glitter
ing success. IT was one OF the grand
est affairs ever held in Enid. Ten
thousand people were in town and
viewed the parade, made up OF civic So
~cietics, officials and floats Features
of the parade were the young ladies
in fancy drill, and agricultural dis
PLAYS. Mayor Marshall delivered the
address of welcome with response
from Mayor bergman Of Pond Creek.
Addresses were made by Col w. A.
Whittinghin and Capt. Hassler. In the
afternoon all kinds OF games and
nmusements we're TO be seen The
baby show was IA great hit. The eele.
bration closed with a bali and pyro.
trchnie display. conducted Dy Col
l%senburg aud George Laing.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Santa Fe officials still } ave fears OF
a hold up near Dead Mus Cut For
the last live nights 81 Nsn armed den.
uty marshals, led Special agent
Pitts have run down the road 10 pur-
cell. returning the mex morning.
Last night the usual band went south
In search OF human game.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Mrs NJ. j. Burke and Miss Hattie
Byrd of Elkhart, Texas, mother aud
sister of Stephen BurNe, one of Mar
shall Nix's most valued assistants, are
visiting i'm the city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Regular Communication A. + and
A. Nj. lodge tonight. Let all mem
bers attend. II Il. Ardery
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Wanted-A 6rst-class seamstress to
help on coats Apply TO II. l. Cohen,
New York Tailor Oklahoma venus
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17
IN IRE STRIP At : YEARS.
NEW TOWNS HOLD ANNlvER-
sARY CELEBRATIONS.
ALVGS FIRST FAIR OPENS

WIN a ZIG string Of Horses on the
Ground. 4 Cracker Jack Base Bali
TEAM aud q Crcditahie line OF
Ixhthits-Enfd Has q Great
Celobratiou-A ZIG Ceic-
tion at Perry
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Col. McReynolds is arranging TO go
on the road as manager for General
Twamley, who has developed wonder.
full mind reading powers. Twamley
gave a mind-reading exhibition at
Renfro's drug store last evening,
which equals the marvellous feats OF
Paul Alexander JShstone.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

J. V. Admire and wife left King
Usher yesterday for Albuquerque, n.
NJ, to attend the irrigation conven
ton 10 which MIR. A is IA delegate.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Scott Robinson left the city asst night
for TT Worth to engage in business.
Scott is a worthy young man and his
many friends here wish him unbound
ed success.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

DR.. John Threadgill, superintend
ent of the territorial insane asylum.
was up from Norman yesterday. lie
says the asylum is completed and has
ii2 inmates.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17
Do. A.p.. non .ant MI.slon.

Hon. Henry Z. Asp, the genia and
energetic territorial solicitor : T. the
santa Fe, arrived home = .erday
from Chicago where he partici Jated in
a joyous farewell reception rendered
Hon. George Il. Peck, the retil ug gem
eral solicitor of the Santa le road,
given by the solicitors aud heads of de-
partments. MIR, Peck received two
handsome presents as testimonials OF
the high esteem in which he held by
his late associates and %co-worhers, and
Mr.. Asp, rs stated recently in The
Leader. was complimented by being
chosen t deliver the pre- entatiou
speech in behalf of the solicitors
Mrs. Asp, who has been visiting her
parents in Winfield, accompanied him
home.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Undersherih Fred Painter and Guard
George Paine took Charles Baker, re-
Gently adjudged insane, Il the Nor
man asylum last night Baker has a
Authorization that he was allied dur
ing the wal and is entitled to a pen
sion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

G. w. Watkins goes to the Norman
fair today with his horses, Kaspar and
Oak Grove. Davis and Baxter have
also taken their horses there.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

President Murdo, gh, of the state
normal school, and ius bright son, Ed
uuuud, were up from Edmond yester-
day. MIR. Murdongh says the normal
is iB a hourishing c,nditiOn. The en-
rreasing daily. Pr, ident Murdough
=, undoubtedly the ght man in the
right place.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17
LIGHTS AND SHADOWS.

q
urlefUh noes, Pointed, At happening q" 4.
aud About the cav.
Banker Lewis, OF Perry, is in the
city.
Attorney Keaton has returned from
Pawnee.
Mr.. chas Newton is sick with ty
phoid fever.
Ed Damon has resumed his duties at
the Santa Fe.
Judge Buckner has returned from
Pawnee court.
Hon. Temple Huston Of Woodward
is in the city.
DR.. James Bloomer is out after a
short illness.
sam johnson has started a Salvation
army at McLoud.
Several cases OF typhoid fever are re-
ported ia the city.
John A Rogers and wife are home
from Kansas City.
l|lbfaflul IiEdI JULIUS was W UNIV
homa city Yesterday.
Oil Inspector Moscly visited okla
homa City yesterday
Harry Clark has taken the night
clerkshlp at the Royal.
Col. and Mrs. c NJ, Barnes returned
last evening from Perry
DR.. lnat1 Mayer. the specialist, has
returned from ST. Louis.
Assistant Auditor Nichols visited
Oklahoma City yesterday.
Bert Tilton leaves today for Cleye-
land. Mo- to study medicine
Miss EHie Blubaugh has returned
from a trip to Arkansas City.
Rev. Braden left for Henuesscy yes
terday to deliver a series of lectures.
Misses Ella and Cornelia olds Of o.
I lando are visiting friends in the city
J Local doctors should administer
I their pellets without the aid Of revolv-
ars.
Col. Frazier of Nix ualsell & Co. re-
turned last evening from his regular
trip.
. w. +. Dodson went to Perry Sunday
afternoon and returned on the io;ec
5 train
" McGinnis Nelson, Of Attorney Gard.
J. fever,
Ed Donnelly and Col Frazier hav,
a new patent, which ought to be KEEP
out OF sight
Miss Anna Oldham returned HON
Sunday night after Il pleasant week.
~ visit to Perry.
Delegate Flynn went to blackwell
Yesterday to deliver IA free HON.
ne league address.
= Mrs. Rastus Magin presented he
D. husband with twins last night Rns
ne tus has eleven going on twelve chiI
I'd dren.
ld The civic federation met last night
A number of good addresses were dc
livered by gentlemen interested in tn
cause.
he T. =. Maher, the clever and Penia
A., editor of the Edmond News, was in Tn
- city yesterday and called on tn
IN Leader.
Minnie Brady, indicted by the gran
" Jury for perjury aud forgery, was a
a. rested and jailed by Deputy Hixo
ie- yesterday.
G. w. Watkins goei to the Norma
OF fair today with his horses, Kaspar an
by Oak Grove. Davis and Baxter hay
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

T. =. Maher, the clever and genial
editor of the Edmond News, was in the
city yesterday and called on the
Leader.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Minnie Brady. indicted by the grand
Jury for perjury aud forgery, was ar
rested and jailed by Deputy Hixon
Yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

The ladies Of Division No . of the
First NJ. Il church viii entertain
their friends at the parsonage this af-
ternoon FROM 3 TO G O'clock Ice cream
aud sake will be served. Al are very
cordially invited TO attend.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

The civic federation met last night
A number of good addresses were de-
livered by gentlemen interested in the
cause.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Mrs. Rastus Magill presented her
husband with twins last night Rns.
tus has eleven going on twelve chill.
dren.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Barton was naturalized and John Will
liams was tried for larceny, The civil
docket was called and set for trial to.
day. Court will hold until November.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Or. Prlce's Cregas Baking Powder
Ward'sfsir High Medsiano Dsaiosns
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

United States Commissic ier John
Leahy and Miss Bertha Rog' IS. daugh-
ter of Judge Rogers, will e married
September 20 at P~awhuska The we'd
ding will be a swell affair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

HriefGh noes, Pointed. ~ Happenings ~
aud About the cav.
Banker Lewis, OF Perry, is In thu
city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Delegate Flynn vent To blackwell
Yesterday 4 deliver IA free home
league address.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

Ed Donnelly and Col Frazier have
a new patent, which ought 10 be kept
out Of sight
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

g. r. Morrison and j. l. Adair were
arrested yesterday by Officer Bruce
The culprits are ii trouble Three
weeks ago they reuisi a at Rice's
stable ia Arkansns City and drove To
this city Arrivi ( here they at
tempted TO sell The team. Rice be
came alarmed a. their prolonged alb
senee and instituted a search. Yester-
day the men and team We're located.
Rice will prosecV g toe men for theft.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

w. f. Dodson went to Perry Sunday
afternoon and returned OF the io:2o
train
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-09-17

ner's law Office, is sick with typhoid
fever.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1895-03-07


W g. Sargent has 5000 int granite paw
ings ready for shipment At the Oak Hill
5,,.r,y sil,n., st, ~.,t; I 1,,.1-.;,,,,
loacl il fpr Newaik. All NJ ~ spol as she can
Ne got ready for business,
H. S Cunningham has designed a new
form Of elisc ior granite polishing machines,
And has made !, nunh4r fol TRIAL By a new
arrangernenr ot tlie surface u considerable
saving of tile ,,olisling SAND II ,.xpeeted.
Tba f,.4,rors uf tl. Eaaolf Nadi..;naco
h4la q n,..t,n, ,as+ ssr.r,,, hiob ~.
affairs of rl,4. a.,nn..n,- r.. .I.au.,,+o N. !.
4 prosperous condition.. Ghas. D. Lane Ii
no4s on 4 visif 10 New Yprk and Boston ~
ti4e interests If tft- companv
,r,. H. -
'''' "l"'' ~ "'i'"'N i'aN "i'lS'l'"
ilillng their lce houses VIII iine quality Of
He. ana wili now load vessels Al intervals
NH a''''
weather permits, there hting over l2,o0o
tons Iln,ut lyl,i,.l, ii n,,, - ir..h4s thinx
The granite. SHIPMENTS from fsucksnort are
to he resumed At nnce Ths. marsh lav is
t.Fear from jr- aud the sron+ elrrier WHAT up
Marcel lstfo !. cargo. ni,nIp-,Ise trnD,tn IN il
W. tt ,II,,,,,t-. INDIVIDUAL ts; t -
"
's''''F at tlN i"4ifi's VUilhS illF lierH--1 1p
'9"if
t9 ar, N y ta,,t,..1,4t,t III tt5,t.,,, NJ, r,.,ls..
'AAf '7N@' 'iff N"lrl if NiieSt fffshffN lisrH
tr factory wEieh WAY burned 4 iew
Nl9t3th4 a,,., 4 ,.,.,l. ,....,,,.,,at +l,...,t.,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1895-03-07

ing February Of S34, O333, 327. %. Tie in
rerest bearing debt increased s720. $50.
The non interest bearing debt decreased
81. l39. 1876. cash in the treasury increased
S33, 5a4. PSI 93 Total cash in the treas
INV. ST9s. NNu, sol. 81 Gold reserve, SSl,
U~5 5ll net cash balance. Sa1, H., O75. T.
In the month there was an increase in gold
coin and bars of sal, 239, sos. 81, total at
the close. sl3e, 593. 2sO. a. OF silver in
crease. 81. :,:3S. 2l.,...l In executive ses-
sion March 1st the Senate confirmed all
army and navy promotions. .... The Presi-
dent expects to 60 TO North Carolina On
fishing and duchIng trip shortly after the
adjournment OF Congress. The Demo-
cratic silver manifesto las been made pub
lie. presentatiNes from u States have
signed il. II strongly urges li-metalliSm
... On ageaGHf M Disagreement With hi>
superior III atlce il Is ~al that fourth
auditor vi Tile treasury Nhaiie> &. Morton
ef Augusta MIL be asked % resign by
Secretary taili>le-...At noNr Monday Tie
5fu congress adjourned sine dle. The
cIncl Mas not t3ilnsa back and ll@ih Houses
closed simultaneously The following
tigule> sNow approximately the tutal
appropriations made during the present
session of congress Agricultural, $685.
40. army. S2.'. .-.zl-- COS diplomatic and
oonSulaiN. ~l.a71.N7t|; District Of fnlnni-
bia, ~5.9lH,5}at furtiticationS- - .ap4, la.;
Indian. ~~ .9ii.s4N military academies.
94--+. 46l. pensions 9l+l.3>l,7,o post
office. SO. 81, s..',: general deficiency,
s. 500, 0o0 >undIy civil Sl7. 40, 600;
urgent deficiency bills passed early in The
session, ~. 3',1.34ls legislative. executive
ana judicial. s4l. st'n. oND. naval. 80, loN
900 permanent annual. 9ll3, 073 956: mis-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1895-03-07

Mrs SARA Il iF4rnald, Wife of the latt, III u.
Fernald of East i.-bauon, was murdered IN
her bed, " ed1tA,iaN morning. Feb, 2ltI, and
the hultilgs set aiife. lhe house was san
ed A hloadS axe - tpuna. Iivl suu, l.elny
INerilsla wts .asrnNert-Ci ,r,Glrlrl tm tlp
attic, INV contested Setting he haln at iilr.
Mn aged relative VT tAt Fe!nalAis N ho ra-
siipd WITH them waS loura \ llitle iattr
neal tile hoise Of a meigtl,or "yercnni3. liy
eNi!am,ton ana trig! t.
Slc .al.i ;ilal LEROY lad siune the morning
oAnres md gDte uut IT, tile h;lrn NJ Second
tllmr fVr something's " l-i VII ,nmi~ Ill lic
s3rd something ahonr burning np rlis- house
and barn and dragged MS motnrI ntn ttlss
bed rorlm, aud struck lttiI several times with
hammer, then Set the fire
The odd lady wliu alone of the family sur
wives. then escaped from The house. She
SAYS tlaF Leroy WAS Wildly Insane NJ Mem lit
committed the horrible crime
The barn, ak horses and a were burn
ed
Leroy Fernald WAS arrested ana taken to
Alfred jail in the afternoon. That night he
attempted suicide by cutting his throat. A
coroners jury Saturday returned verdict
that Mrs. Fernala came to her death ny being
struck on the head with an axe Wy her son,
Leroy Fernald, between the hours Of and
8 a. m, February y, 1895. A letter has been
found that is said to disprove the insanity
theory, although it's contents have not been
wholly made puhic. The letter was ad
dressed 10 Ed. Hayes, a brother-n-law Of
the Fernalas, and ne says it seems evident
Leroy and hls mother had quarrel about
his marrying Il Mrs. Butler ana he deter
mined to put her ont of the way. Mrs. But
Ter says they We're engaged to he married a
year ago. II was postponed one year on ar
count uf his mothers objections. Mrs But
Ter had threatened 4 breach of promise suit
winch probably explains the cause of the
quarrel and subsequent niatrNiIs.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1895-03-07

The listing bill is assigned for to-day
Thursday, in the Senate for special consid-
GRAFTON. 1t will be remembered that the
taxation committee divided on their report
on the listing bill, Messrs. league, Adams
and Gilbert Of Greene voting ia favor. Both
reports Will be taken from the table to-day
the question for debate being tile acceptance
of either one of them 1t is generally con
ceded that the listing bill has fewer friends
than two Years ago, and as it failed then,
though by narrow margin It's success this
session not NJ be looked uppn With any
great degree Of assurance.