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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23

hat, and appeared TO he well dressed. His
shoulders were bent noticcably Tho other
man wa, fully six inches shorter He was
light, had a light mustachc, think. wore
brown or buff colorcj SUN and a brown
soft hat
q | did not know the men. They passed
by my house and went up tho Prescott
hill, tho road leading in the direction of
the sawyer farm. There was nothing
suspicious about the men that attracted
my attention ! probably should never
have thought of them again had | not
been asked if ! saw anyone that day. |
had, so | told Of these two mon.
When the blind was fixed went about
attending TO Other small matters about
the house. i had ceased 10 rain 10 any
great oxtent. and my wife ana Al were
out in the flower garden. She always
loved flowers, ana Al was wedding aud
fixing the buds up for her. They were
there for some little time, lust how long
don't know. but my attention wa called
% thcn hy Dir. Gray, who drove up to the
house A and look alike, you know,
aud Mr. Gray thought that ID was me n
the garden Tie wanted mo to look al biz
horse so he called ont my name when he
saw them
! was in the barn and came out Just
as A. cried ont that Mr.. Gray had made
mistake. Ed is in the barn. he said.
Mr.. Gray was not alone There was
person whom know well with him, and
they drove Up 70 the barn door, and Mr.
Gray wanted me to make an examination
Of his horse which was troubled with |
swelllDg that was fcyerish and needed /
had doct1red horses previous
to this, and "a number Of people gave me
their veterinary work
i told bin that the swelling was not
ready to be opened, and even if IL were it |
would not be Just the thing ID do Il then.
for the horse was warm and had to travel |
some distance. He thought as did, and 4
50 said he would let the matter 70 On IN
I'll The next day, when ! said would call \
and attend to it.
! told him that my brother was going
away the next day. and that was going
t. drive him to Gardiner He asked me
Continued on page 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Dec. ga Pensions nave
been granted residents of Name as FOL
~, orio,pal Charles f. Thomas How
-. p,fls Hillman Troy; Alexander
IS Cornish; John NJ Hays
VIZ. Additional. Joseph Hatch
80 MILLS; Christopher H Westphall'
w wuS Increase. John W. Ridlon, East
n 80 warren c. Mansfield, Camden
,,'.ninl, I,eary. Togus Original widow 5,
-. I'll Hannah sutherland. Ashland; LOUISE
g,I.i Gardiner; Sarah a. Eldridge'
D,dhan1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23

brothers have added nothing specially i'm
portant to the statements made to Ken
nebcc Journal reporter, Thursday and
| published in our edition Of Friday morn
ing, They have, however, gone consider
| ably more into detail
Lawyers Heath and Goodwin expect to
make an exceedingly strong defence and
have secured considerable amount of
testimony to be presented at the hearing
Tuesday forenoon. They are confident
that they can prove an alibi for their
clients. A large number Of the witnesses
for the defence have already been before
the grand jury of Kcnnebcc county and
the government viii have al the advan-
tago it can derive from the testimony they
gave there 1t Is evident that the case
against the brothers will DO vigorously
pushed. Fx-CoEuty Attorney Carleton
will, it IS said, be one of the most import
ant government witnesses.
A. has already been stated in the Jour
nal. the prisoners claim to have been two
miles away from the scene Of the murder
at the time II is thought to have occurred
-abont o'clock on the afternoon If MAY
10, 1894 They were bu,ily employed with
their spring planting, and, in the few
weeks that J. A. Thompson had been with
his brother, had, in addition to their other
farm work ploughcd, narrowed and sown
about 70 acres Of oats, had put two acres
into potatoes, ana had a'so planted a large
garden.
The brother are about the same height,
and resemble each other closely in build
and features. At the time Of the Sawyer
murder, Edgar Thompson had nearly com
pletcd his spring planting aud his brother
had decided to 20 to Gardiner and seek en-
ployment. Edgar tell, the story q their
at this time as follows;
"On that particular morning. (the
day Of the Sawyer mlrder), we were har
rowing and sowing small piece of land
The sky was lowering ana IoreshadoT Cd
rain bur knowing that be was going away
the following day we decided to hurry the
work through. We worked hard until
about noon. Then rain began to fell. !
u to quit. I went to the
house, and Al took the horses 10 tho barn |
Later on, Al came into the house and |
we had dinner. Mr.. Keen, my wifc's |
father, who was living with Us, was very /
sick, and We all knew that it was ques- |
ton of but short time before he died. 4
He had been under physician care for /
weeks After dinner my wife told me that |
her fathers medicine was nearly gone.
There would not lie enough to last over /
Sunday, so she said had better 20 to 4
Monmouth Center and get come more.
Il harnessed the horse and started atous 4
, O'Clock 1 went alone, Albert staying 4
al home owed Albert a small amount |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23

Washington Dec. 22-The barometer
has risen, except in New England and
north of Montana and the Dakotas. where
it has fallen rapidly 1t is high on the
south Atlantic coast aud over the central
Rocky mountain plateau regions, and is
lowest over Montana
1t is warmer In the Southern states and
Ohio valley. 1t is colder in New England,
the middle Atlantic states and over the
Central and Rocky mountain districts.
The weather is generally fair, cloudy in
the Central valleys.
Warmer fair weather will prevail on
the 4 tlantsc coast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
THE SAWYER CASE.
thompson Brothers Strongly
Protest Their Innocence.
Each Claims That He Can Easily Es-
tablish an Abb.
And That Investigation Will Bu. Prove limo.
Genes Of Crime

The journal is able TO present its read
ers' this morning, with q pict, I, Of the
Thompson brothers of Monmouth. who are
confined int the Ncnnebcc jail charged with
The murder Of Augustus Sawyer The
picture is made from photograph taken
Tor the purpose in the Jail corridor. Satur,
day, by Photographer Burgess Of Augusta.
Inc man seated in the chair is Edgar L.
Thompson. His brother, James 4.
Thompson, stands beside him. Thc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
BURGLARS AT SACO
Given Warm Reception, Three Shots
From Revolver included.
Two Houses Tackled but Men Driven Away
without any pIunder.

Saco, Dec - EARLY this morning,
burglars made an unsuccessful attempt to
enter the residence OF Cyrus King, Pleas
mt street. He and his son fired three
shots in the direction OF tho fleeing
marauders Another burglar scare at the
house of William Harmon ended in the
supposed thieves being driven away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
HEARTY CHEERS
At Gathering at the American
Consulate at Colon,
FOR United States and Firm Stand In
Support Of Monroe Doctrine.
i"o Hundred thousand Russians in States
Will Defend Old Glory.

Colon, Dec. 22.-There was grand
uemonatration. last night. Mt the Amcri
can consulate, III homo. Of tho United
states for its attitude in the support Of
the Monroe Doctrine. Many prominent
Colombians and Vonezuclans were
present.
Much enthusiasm was manifested and
the American government WAS through
the consul, heartily commended for the
action it had taken. The streets in the
vicinity Of the consulate were filled with
cheering crowds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
100000 RUSSIANS
Will Stand by Old Glory in Any Trouble That
May Come With England.

Shamollln. Pa. Dec 22.-John Glowa,
pre- $ dent of the Russian National Society
of the nited States, states that at meet
ing Of the officers of that association, last
evening, it was resolved TO lend oil aiG
possible to President Cleveland, in case
the United States became involved in war
with England.
There are said to be over goo, 900 mem
bers of the society in this country, many
of whom are trained soldiers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
Heavy Rainfall in New Hampshire.

Woolville, \. H., Dec. 22.-Rain began
falling at midnight. and fell continuously
until noon, today. The mountain streams
ar, rapidly rising The Fall Mountain
Paper G.. boom was broken. this after
noen. BIZ the pressure rf ice and water.
aud some 200, 600 feet Of logs went down
the river. The Connecticut river has not
commenced to rise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
SCHOONER MISSING.
packet Schooner |. v. Dexter With 20 Pas
sensers Long Overdue.

Halifax. \. s, Dec. 22.-Thc packe
,oI,noner / V. Dexter which left Boston
for Liverpool, n. :, Just before 'he Iecoh,
gales, with about 20 passengers mas MOI
reached her destination and much ankle
ty is felt for her safety
schooner Fannie b. Cole, coal laden
bound toIHalifax, is ashore at Port Morer'
- u and is rapidly filling with water
She Will probably be total wreck she
- a vned nv ID. McGillivray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23

,o+.,s of DR.. Woods Norway Pine
syrup in the house saves d, cor s s,ss
80 troutle, and very oiteh saw
s ,res.ious lives Gives alm"st iis,aa
p ls';.f in cases of coughs, colds OF iuhs
troubles Of any sort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Forecast for
Monday; For New England, generally
fair; southwestcrly winds slightly warm
er i'll the southern portions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
FAIR WEATHER.

B,ston, Dco. 22-Local forecast for
Monday Fair; stationary temperature;
southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
BORROW rooney

W here you can pay it back in installments
and reduce interest at each payment: we loan
on furniture, pianos, diamonds, watches,
horses carriages. live stock or any valuable
personal property. Business always confiden-
tai.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
2l9 Water SG.,opp. Cony House, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
BENJAMIN Blair of Boothbay Ha Dor. Dead.

Boo,hbay Harbor Dec. % Benjamin
Blair died, today, aged 50 years He had
always been prominent in church and 10
cal counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-23
NOTICE.

On account Of my arrangement to engage IN
business in, Massachusetts, nave pTs =
Obliged to leave all unsettled accounts or me
James e. Fuller Co., with James L. Fuiier Jor
settlement. ,,o,
as.,rar L. Il. FOLSOM.
novl9dailytjanlst
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-07

Chauche's wines, which he markets him
self, is very extended. Indeed, most of
the leading wine men of the State are
found to be bottling and shipping their
wines directly to markets of their own
seeking.
Cresta Blanca, the 600-acre vineyard of
G. A. Wetmore, who has wide reputation
as viticulturist, is situated near Liver
more at an altitude of 700 feet. Mr. Vet
more produces rare Burgundy, Sauterne
and Carbanet. AT Cresta Blanca almonds,
figs and peaches are brought to perfection.
Citrus fruits have also been successfully
cultivated, as fogs and frosts are abso-
lutely unknown.
Bellevue, the vineyard and beautiful
and palm-surrounded residence of M. Du-
val, is one of the features of this district,
which is dotted with vineyards, orchards
and good grain ranches. Olive culture
seems to be coming to the front in Califor-
MIA. This beautiful, silver-leafed, ancient
tree is used as border to vineyards and
orchards in many instances; besides.large
acreage is planted in orchard fashion.
J. D. Smith, the well-known educator,
for many years president of Livermore Col
lege, is referred to as the pioneer fruit
raiser of this district. Undoubtedly Mr..
Smith has been the means of much intelli-
gent planting and cultiVating OF fruit IN
this locality. which was supposed to be
grain-growing district exclusively. While
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-07

stands the peer of any, perhaps with the
which is sweet and nutritious to a high
degree, commands big price and ready
sale in the leading markets. Some of the
finest vineyards of the State are found in
this immediate vicinity. Phylloxera has
never come over the mountains to this
sheltered nook, hence those contemplating
viticulture are coming in here, where the
grape yield is of the most superior quality.
Recently an expert from the Bordeaux
region of France came here to test the
soil, vines and wine of this country and
pronounced most favorable verdict.
The splendid vineyard and beautiful
country seat of J. 2. Smith, situated three
miles south of Livermore, is one Of the
most superb estates in all California, con-
sisting of 1000 acres of valley, upland and
native timber lands. Five hundred acres
are planted in the choicest varieties of
vines and 225 in orchards. Mr.. Smith has
perfectly equipped wine cellar and distil-
lery, with capacity of 100000 gallons.
Seventy-hve men are employed about this
large ranch in the busy season. This great
place is cut up into driveways, which are
planted on each side with ornamental
shade trees. From the residence site the
view of the valley and old Mt. Diablo in
the distance makes of Mr.. Smiths place,
Olivina, dwelling spot beyond compare.
Mont-Rouge, the fine vineyard and care
fully conducted winery of A. G. Chauche,
is very near the town. The fame OF Mr..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-07
WRECKAGE IN THE TEPEES,
Trace of the Lost KeWeenaW
and MontSerrat Finally
Found.
Queen Charlotte Island Indians
Possess Relics of the ILL.,
Fated Golfers.

SEATTLE, WASH, May s. - The Sitka
Alaskan of April 81, brought down by the
steamer Topeka, which arrived to-day,
says:
The schooner Maud S entered Yakutat
April 10, with about $50 sealskins. Cap
tain McKeil said that in Rose Harbor,
Queen Charlotte Island, the Indians had a
large sign bearing the name "Montserrat"
nailed on one of their tepees, and in the
house was found smaller signature bear
ing the name "Keweenaw." The captain
further stated that while at Cross Sound
he found some pieces of finished wood
work, evidently belonging to some wrecked
vessel
This is the first news ever received of the
steam GOLFERS Montserrat and keweenaw,
which were lost last winter while en- route
from Nanaimo to San Francisco with coal
1t is supposed they sank simultaneously
They were in the same storm. and only a
few miles distant from each other.
The name of the seaman who was lost
from the cutter Corwin in Taku harbor
April co. as previously reported, was G.
Welin.
Frank Howard, editor of the Juneau
Record, who was shot and dangerously
wounded by John Timmins, is improving
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-07
STATE TROOPS ARRIVE,
Precaution Taken Against
Danger in the Virginia
CoalfieIdS.
The Town of Pocahontas Practically
Under Martial Law, and No One
Allowed to Leave.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, May Gan En-
quirer special from Pocahontas, Va, says
One-half OF the coal-miners failed to re-
port for work at the mine to-day. The
strikers claim they have joined the strike.
Operators say full force will be at work
tomorrow.
State troops arrived this afternoon. The
town is patrolled tonight. No one is al
lowed to leave or enter. 1t is practically
under martial law. This is simply pre-
caution against possible danger tomorrow.
The operators have issued a circular
stating that the militia are not here for in
timidation. The sole purpose is to pre-
serve order. Governor O'Ferrall says
peace and order will be maintained at all
hazards. All who want to work will be
protected in their right to earn a living.
Further along the circular says all who do
not go to work tomorrow must consider
themselves discharged. AS to the strikers
they use no intimidation. They use
friendly remonstrances and moral suasion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-07
STOCKTON BR|BER'S FATE,
Oh aries Ward Sentenced to
Ten Years Imprisonment
in San Quentin.
The Prisoner Falls In SWoon When
the Fateful Words of the Court
Are Pronounced.

STOCKTON, CAL, May 6.-Charles W.
Ward, ex-Superintendent of the County
Hospital, who was convicted OF
having bribed Supervisor James Brown
to secure the adoption of Archi-
tect Rushforth's plans for the County
Hospital, was sentenced at O. clock this
afternoon by Judge Smith to ten years.
imprisonment in San Quentin. The
prisoners attorney, W. n. Gibson, argued
for a new trial, but the court refused to
grant the motion.
Ward was then told to stand up. His
spirit gave completely away, and it was
with difficulty that he kept his feet. When
the sentence was pronounced he staggered
and fell back to his chair in swoom.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-07
RICH IN ITS RESOURCES.
Manufacturing and Agricul-
turaI Interests Are De-
cidedly Booming.
NOTED FOR HAY AND WINE.
Best of All Is the Most Perfect
Educational System In the
State.

LIvERMORE, CAL. May 6.-California
has many fertile valleys and natural sani-
tariums, but none better than this section
of Alameda County, known as Livermore
Valley. Here the air is clear and the sky
as blue as Italy's. The fog and winds from
the sea can not penetrate the Coast Range
of mountains that completely surround
this charming and healthful locality. The
very nearness of the ocean cools the at
mosphere, the mean temperature for the
year being So degrees. The mean temper
AZURE of winter is 81 and summer 81. These
figures are within degree or two either
way of the most celebrated climatic san
itariums of the world.
Every locality has its speciality in nat
uraI production. The hay of this district
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-07
SALOONS md BASEBALL.
Protest against Them at a Public Mass
Meeting in Chicago.

Protest against Them at q Public Mass
Meeting i'm Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL, May 6.-Three hundred
persons attended mass-meeting held at
the Peoples Institute to protest against
Sunday saloons and Sunday baseball
games. The meeting was held under the
auspices of the International Sunday OBJ
servance League. The Rev. M. M. Park
hurst gave scriptural reasons why Sunday
traffic and Sunday amusements should be
forbidden. The Rev. w. B. Leach said
that it was degradation of the American
flag that it should wave over baseball
field when a Sunday game was in progress.
Bishop Fallows said that he had been
told by person who had canvassed the
subject that all professional players, ex-
cept one, were opposed to Sunday games.
The Rev. Thomas E. Cox called on all
Romas Catholics to discontinue the Sunday
traffic in liquor and to stay away from the
ball games.
T. FL. Gault said that to arrest the man
ayers and players would cause too much
annoyance in return. He thought the
only way to stop the game was by injunc-
ton. 1t is intended to take this course.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-07
VAR IN NICARAGUA.
Followers of Ortiz, Zeratta and Macherro
Unite against Zelaya.

Followers of Ortiz, Zeruta and Macherrt
Unite against Zelaya.
NEW YORK, May GA special cable
gram to the World from Tcgucigalpa
Honduras, to-day says: Fighting has be-
gun in Granada, Nicaragua.
Disorder is reported from Leon also
Word comes from there that the followers
of Ortiz, Zerula and Macherro have united
to make war on Zelaya.
The Honduran troops have concentrated
at Cape Garcia and will remain there, as
it is feared the threatened outbreak on
the Mosquito Reservation may extend
here.
The troops at Amapala will be distributed
along the coast. General Bonilla will take
1000 men and go to President Zelaya's aid
if requested.
The evacuation of Corinto and the sail.
ing of the British ships is announced.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May Cdr
Guzman, the Nicaraguan Minister, had
not been advised up to 2 o'clock to-day OF
the reported revolution in Nicaragua. He
had expected the sailing of the British feet
would have quieting effect on public SEN
timent.
This expectation was strengthened when
word came that Vice-Admiral Stephenson
fired salute to the Nicaraguan flag when
it was again hoisted over Corinto yester'
day. This courtesy was regarded as doing
much to heal the wounds made by the in
cident. DR.. Guzman's last official cable
said simply:
"Ships sailed"
In other quarters the fact that the revo.
luton is along the east shore Is regarded
as significant. This is the Mosquito region
in which British influence has long been
dominant, and which has recently been
created State under the name of Zelaya
1t has been apprehended by Central Amer.
lean diplomats that if the Mosquito natives
made trouble it would afford opportunity
for further British Intervention.
One of the best posted diplomats from
that section says he considers it inevitable
that the Mosquito natives would rebel and
attempt to restore Chief Clarence to the
throne. This would be denial of Mica
raguas sovereignty over the new State Of
Zelaya, and, in the opinion of this diplo-
mat, Great Britain would support Clar-
ence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-07
ELECTION At YISALIA.
# Bitter Fight Waged 0rer the Princi
paishtp of the Schools.


VISALIA, CAL, May Give hundred
and eighty eight votes were cast in the
municipal election to-day. For the first
time in many years the contest for City
Marshal was not the leading issue. There
were three Democrats fighting for the
place, and the vote was badly divided.
The most interest was in the election of
School Directors, the fight being made
over the principal of the schools. The
count was not complete at a late hour, but
the probable result was as follows;
City Councilmen = Adams, Democrat
and Citizens; Hyde, Brown and
knapp, Citizens and Levinson DEM
ocrat. Superintendent of Schools
Wallace, Democrat. School Board -
Hammond, Democrat; Du Brutz,
Democrat and Citizens; Larkins
and Nicholson, Citizens. Treasurer =
Mitchell, Democrat and Citizens. Assessor
Humphrey, Democrat and Citizens. Re-
corder; Holder, Democrat and Citizens,
Marshal; Gillian, Democrat.
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still actively engaged in school work, be-
ing principal of the public schools of Liv
ermore, Mr.. Smith finds time for extensive
fruit-culture, and few men can talk more
to the point on this subject than this expe-
rienced man, who says, ''the soil retains
the moisture well and is perfectly adapted
to every variety of fruit
The surrounding foothills furnish splen-
did stock range-water is sufficient and
when the grass becomes dry it is long,
sweet and nutritious. Thousands of cattle
roam over these hills, which in some in
stances are free, being still Government
property. Typical cowboys are seen on
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-07
RESULTS At NAPA.
advocates of Lou License for SGt0o
Wa. x,, The ETecfioa

advocates of Lou License for Saloons
Win In the Election.
NAPA, CAL, May 6-The city election
here to-day called out large vote and the
result seems to be complete victory for the
advocates of low license for saloons.
Those elected are: J. A. Fuller, Mayor;
A. III. Conkling, Clerk and Treasurer
0. H. Buchanan, City Engineer; Paul
Chaigneau, Marshal; John Evan and c. B.
Seeley, members of the Council.
Three members of the council hold over,
one of whom will join with the newly
elected members on the question of lower
ing the present license charge, which for
two years past has been SIT per month.