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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
HIS JUST DESERTS.
Miserable Chap at RansomviIIe. N.Y..
Murders Father-in-Law.
Pursued by Enraged Officers and Citizens and
RddIcd With Bullets.

Buffalo, y. \ Jan. l0.-This after
noon, in the town OF R;ausomville, 10
miles from Lockport, Robert Clapsaddl.,
farmer. aged IS, was murdered by his
profigate son in law, George II. Smith.
and three hours later, a posse of the most
prominent farmers of the section melted
out swift justice to the assassin
Fifteen years ago, Smith married Clap
saddles eldest daughter About three
years ago, smiths dissOlute habits and
brutality caused his wife to obtain q
separation from him.
Smith claimed that Clapsaddle induced
his daughter to make this move, and after
separation proceedings were begun, he
brutality beat the old farmer. He was sent
to prison three times for this and otlrer
offences, but the terms Of the con iinement
were short.
About IS months ago, Mrs. Smith
married John Declnte, farmer living
foar miles from the Clapsaddle house.
Smith swore revenge upon cid man
Clspsatide for alternating his wifes affec
tiops, but about this time he was con
victed of perjury aud was sent to prison
for year His term expired, Nov /. and
since that time he has lived Il vagrant'
life
This afternoon, he went to the house OF
his father Flaw, whom he found reading
a paper. and without word of warning
fired bullet into his head killing him
instantly. Smith then fled across the
fields.
A posse headed by the deputy sheriff
and II constable soon started in pursuit,
receiving additions as it proceeded until
1t numbered over threescore.
Smith was overtaken as he entered the
house of farmer named Brown Turn.
ing in the doorway, Smith fired shot a;
his pursuerS.
The posse surrounded the house and
Brown told them that Smith was secretcd
in a clothes press which had a window
looking upon the yard. A rush was made
for this window, and Smith, thrusting an
arm out, fired another shot, which broke
the arm of Elmer Clapsaddle, relative of
the murdered man, and the crowd drew
back.
Deputy Sheriff Wolf called upon the
murderer to surrender, but received no
response. Fearing that Smith was about
to shoot again, Wolf ordered the posse to
fire, and two score of rifles and shotguns
poured their contents into the wall OF the
house.
The posse entering the house, found
Smith bleeding from dozen wounds
and unconscious. He died, tonight
Farmer Clapsaddle was one of the most
respected men in the section. Smith was
one Of the toughest characters that ever
infested the community,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
WEDDING RECEPTION.
Friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. tbbott oil
coopcr's Mills Tender Congratulations

Cooper Mills, Jan. 10. SpeciaD-The
social event of the seasy.@insthis town
was the wedding reception ADD ball given
by Mr.. and Mrs. J. Russell Abbott, at
|. o. 0. +. hall. THURSDAY evening, Jan.
9. Mr. Abbott is our popular young mer-
chant and the bride, Miss Lillian NJ.
Kennedy. one of the social leaders Of our
town. Despite The nclemency of the
weather, fully 300 fciends aud relatives
were present to congratulate the happy
couple
The programme OF the evening was in
charge of Hon H. s. Partridge of White
field. who, in au exceedingly appropriate
Ing. Hon. l.. NJ Siapls> of Washington,
and DR.. 4. a jackson OF jefferson. Mu-
sic for both reception and ball was fur
nished by Monaghan orchestra Of Card
ncr
The wedding presents have been numer
Gus ana valuable, showing the high es-
TEEN and regard of the many friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs Abbott.
The ushers were DR.. II. l.. SUkeforth.
T. a. Carleton, +. f. Ware and Harvey
Bailey of Whitefield and Bert. Moody Of
South Windsor.
1t was the sincere wish of all present
that Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott might enjoy
many years of welded happiness and
prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Frank Dyer, aged &c, had his right
hand severed in a planer at the Marine
railway, South Portland, Friday.
A woman giving her name as Mrs. Ella
Williams of Knightville, was arrested
Friday, charged with shoplifting In East
man Bros g. Bancroft S store at Portland
The goods were found on her.
Frank Dyer lost his right hand. Friday
at the marine railway at South Portland
He had just taken up a piece OF WOOD
which was to go through the pianer whel
the hand slipped and became enrangled II
the machinery, causing the accident
Harry Franklyn of Bangor, sentenced
in New York, in 1888, to IA years II
prison for the robbery of man of i
cents, an affair In which there were TIVE
others connected, during which he was IN
toxicated, and to which he pleaded guilty
being told that he would get light sen
tenoe was pardoned by Gov Morton
Jan. 9. He is now ut his home in Bangor
The family of Alfred Walker, the we'll
known Auburn milkman, are concerned
az to his whereabouts He went away
from home, Jan. 26, and has not bsei
heard from since. Mr. Walker lives OF
the lower river road in Auburn abou'
three miles from the Auburn post office
He met with severe accident, early last
fall, which has kept him in the house most
of the time since.
The British schooner Joseph, from
Weymouth N. S., for Salem, with 173,
600 feet of lumber, struck ledge in
White Head passage, near Gushing
Island. Portland harbor, Friday, and tore
off part of her keel, and when she ar
rived in harbor, had two feet OF
water in her. She was beached and will
90 to the dry dock for repairs. She is
owned by Jones Bros. of Weymouth, and
is insured.
There is considerable talk at Belfast OF
erecting new hotel to take the place OF
the Crosby Inn. recently burned. Enter
prising citizens have the matter in hand
and no doubt 1t will assume substance.
Some are In favor of building on the site
of the Crosby Inn ANA about the same
kind Of building. 1t has also been
mentioned to remodel Pierces Parlor
Theatre building, acquire adjoining land
and construct a hotel: also purchasing
Windsor hotel property, setting the present
building back and erecting handsome
hotel. The stockholders of the Crosby
Inn will have a meeting, Monday even
ing, when the question Of rebuilding Will
he discussed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
OUR COAST DEFENCES.
At Least 100000 Needed to Pur-
chase Fertilization Sites.
Estimates Given Senate for Amounts Expsnded
and Needed on Coast

Washington. Jan. TO- General Craig
nil, chief of engineers. today, laid before
To" Senate committee on coast defences.
detailed estimates OF the money that can
be profitably expended by the bureau of
engineers during the present and next
fiscal year at the ports Of New York, San
Francisco Boston, Lake ports Hampton
Roads, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Wash
ington, Baltimore, Portland, Me-, Nara.
gansett Bay Key West, Charleston,
Mobile, New London, Savannah, Galye stou.
Portland, Ore, Pensacola, Wilmington,
n. c., san Diego. Portsmouth, Cumber-
land Sound. Ktnnebec river, New Bed.
ford, Penobscot river, New Haven and
Puget Sound.
He submitted a detailed estimate of adj
ditional amounts that can be probably ex-
pended until June 30, 1897, In case of a war
emergency.
He also gave a statement Of the condi.
tion of the work at the present time ae
each of the ports named from which it
appeared that at but very few had any
work been done, owing to the lack Of an
preparations.
The question of sites for Notifications
was taken mp by the committee. Il was
stated that at least $1,000, 900 was re-.
quired ut once for the purchase OF sites
for Notifications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
VICTOR McCORD'S CASE.
10 Further Action 10 Be Taken Until Action
by Congress in Matter.

Washington, Jan. 10.--The intere st in
the case of Victor II. McCord, of Penn.
sylvania, who seeks damages in 500. OOO
from the government OF Peru, sustained
by reason of his Illegal imprisonment in
1855. while United States consular agent
at Araqupa, was revived, this morning. by
a message from the President ON the sub
Ject, in response to the Senate resolution.
All the correspondence in the case was
laid before the Senate, Dec &, 1894 That
OF today does not indicate any new fea-
lures in the case 1t closes with a letter
dated April 22, 1895, from Acting Score
tary Adee to Mr.. McCord's counsel. In
which he says the previous resolution OF
the committee on foreign relations re-
ported to the Senate, had been considered
by the state department
Mr.. Adee did not think it could
properly be taken as basis for further
diplomatic action in the case until it
finally is adopted by Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
A DESERVING MEASURE.
Bill 10 Establish Marine Service Retired List
With Appropriate Salaries.

.. Washington, Jan. 10. THE question rs
to whether the officers of the marine ser
vice should be permitted privileges similar
to those granted to officers of the navy of
receiving a retiring pension, which hos
been holly debated between the two houses
of Congress, for several sessions past. Is
revived by bill introduced in the Senate,
today, by Frye, chairman of the commit
tee on commerce, entitled a bill to pro-
mote the efficiency of the revenue cutter
service"
The last sundry civil bill provided for
tho retirement on half pay Of officers in
the service then incapacitated by intlrmity
or age. Frye's bill contemplates perma-
nent retired list at three quarters pay for
incapacity, 30 years service, or reaching the
age limit of 81 years, and provides for
longevity pay of lOper cent of the current
yearly pay of each term over years not to
exceed 10 per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11

much younger than I, enjoy as good
health, for my appetite Is natural, my
sleep refreshing, and can walk quite .
distance without feeling tired. People
are surprised at my vigorous appearance
and activity, which l believe, is the
result of my using Paine's celery com.
pound. 1t has cured me of constipation,
and is OF great help to me when over
tired. Gratefullv yonra
MRS. EMYLE hyde .GRINNELL"
Palne's celery compound is especially
valuable for recruiting the strength and
spent energies of men and women Id
vanced in years. 1t is the one prepafa-
ton considered worthy the name of true
nerve food and blood remedy by physi-
clans throughout the country. 1t Is pre-
scrlbed by them in every state In the
Union to tone up the system, regulate the
nerves and restore health and strength
Nothing In the past has ever approached
1t i'll power of building up weakened
nerve tissues and giving strength to the
tired body. In severe cases of persistent
headaches, dyspepsia, neuralgia and sleep
lesSncss due TO nervous feebleness.
Pa,neS celery compound has record Of
rapid and lasting cures that embraces
every city and town in the wide sweep of
the United States.
Its remarkable power over disease lies
IN Its active replacing of worn out parts
by new healthy ones, and in its healing
ana purifying action among the most
minute tissues of the body. 1t searches out
the weak parts at once, and sets to work
to build them up. The tired body feels
the Strengthening effects of Paines celery
compound forthwith.
Give the nerves chance to recover, and
the entire body will regain its health and
strength. Take Paine's celery compound,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
IN The HOUSE.
A Solid Days Work Accomplished in Reyis.
ing the Rules.

Washington Jan. l0.-1n the House, 3
vote by yeas and nays was ordered or
Bailey amendments to the report of tn.
committee on rules. to give the committee
| on coinage, weights and measures the RICH,
to report at any time The amendmen,
was lost: yeas. III: nays, 1873. The
Democrats, Populists and % Republicans
voted for the amendment, and the Repub
leans generally against it,,
The substitute for the motion of Wal.
ller, offered by Montell. striking out OF
the list reported by the committee on rules
the committee on rivers and harbors, wa,
rejected without division. Twenty five
Republicans voted eye"
Amendments were accepted making the
representation of the territorial delegates
on the committee on territories two instead
of one, and forbidding smoking on the
floor of the House.
Hepburn, Rep, of Iowa, proposed an
amendment making 1t obligatory upon
the Speaker to recognize member who
addresses him In accordance with the rule.
and said that the prevailing practice
smacked too much of the school master in
the chair of the House.
The motion was antagonized by Hendcr.
son, Rep, of Iowa, on the ground that no
other custom Was practicable than that
which obtained, of permitting the Speaker
to determine who should be recognized
and who not
Bell. Pop, of Colorado, expressed his
qualification at Hepburn's, motion,
illustrating what he claimed to be an I'M
lust effect of the PRESENT practice by as
-,
had Populist member been recognized
by the Speaker. He denounced the COM
mittec assignments made by the Speaker,
describing the present organization and
management of the House as that If "a
body of bosses; q body of tyraLny.''
At the conclusion of Bells speech, half
n dozen members clamored for recogri-
ton, and Hepburn raised general laugh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11

1t is an uncommon thing to learn of
persons reaching the age of Mrs. Emyle
Hyde Grinnell, and years of good health
such as hers come only to those who make
use of the very best means of keeping
well.
No one will wonder that the bright
eyed old lady, whose mind today is as
| alsrt and clear rs ever, should be anxious
for Others to try Paine's celery compound.
Mrs. Emyle Grinnell was born In Ben
nington, Vt, July G, 1896, and is today
| living with her granddaughter, the wife
of Martin Fowler CT Colchester, VIA
| beautiful town near Fort Ethan Allen.
Her father was farmer and hotel keener.
and she lived upon the farm until her
marriage. Mrs. Grinnell has none of the
| nfirmities Of old age, She rises at day
! ilght, works about the house. and when
the weather will permit walks outdoors
| tier eyeslghr Is so good that she threads q
needle and spends many hours crochet
| ing and doing fancy work She keeps
abreast of the times, and is remarkably
"ci-lhiuIilleu upon many subjects. She
| declares that She does not feel any Older
than she has for years, and if people half
| her age enjoyed such good health as she
| they would consider themselves fortunate
She has seven children, four boys and
three girls, two Of whom are living today.
Mrs. Grinnell writes:
Colchester, VT Oct II. 1895.
Paine S celery compound has been my
health preserver during the last few
years. Whenever have an ache or pain
few doses of this medicine gives me relief
and strength. Few women even though
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. 10-The pressure has
risen in the lower Lake regions and Oh
the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and has
fallen in the upper Lake region and the
West. A belt of high pressure extends
from New England to the Gulf states,
thence westward to the Rocky mountains,
from which point it extends northeast to
the Pacific coast. North of this belt of
high pressure there is all extensive depres-
sion central In Manitoba. Light SHOWS
have fallen On the south New England
coast.
The temperature conditions have
changed but little in the past "a hours.
From the Lake regions and Mississippi
valley westward the temperature is Il t.
80 degrees above normal. 1t remains
.lightly below the normal in the Atlantic
coast districts.
Generally fair weather is indicated for
Ill districts, except increasing cloudi-
ness in the Lake regions, possibly accom-
panied by snow flurries. Lower tc,Dpera-
ture is Indicated in the Northwest, and
Dearly stationary conditions elsewhere.
Signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Sandy Hook to Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
MAN SUfFRAGlSIS.
The Maine Association Holds lis Annua
Meeting st Portland.

Portland, Jan. 10.-Thc annual meet
ing Of the Maine Woman Suffrage Asso
clation opened, this afternoon at o'clock,
in tho Advent church with an address b,
the president Mrs. H. J. Bailey of Win
throp followed by brief addresses by Mrs
Sarah F. Hamilton of Saco, Rev. Mr..
Prescott Of Kennebunk. Rev. j. A. Bel
lows, Mrs Geo. c Frye, Mrs. Geo. 5.
Hunt, Rev DR.. Blanchard and Others.
This evening at O'Clock, Mrs. Laura
Omston Chant of London, Eng, deliv
cred an address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
REGAINHNG SENSES.
England Not So Fierce to
Fight Over Venezuela.
Papers Clamoring for a Full Statement
Of Great Britain's Claims.
Conference Wanted 10 D. fine Monroe Doctrine
and Fix Upon Arbitration.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Morning Post
says that it believes that the suggestion
made by the Times that red taps be laid
aside by the government and statement
of the British claim anent the Guiana
frontier dispute he issued, would be cordi-
oily supported by the people of Great
Britain. q
The Chronicle publishes IN interview
with Lord Playfair in which he suggests
that II conference be held between Amer-
can and English delegates for the purpose
Of defining the Monroe doctrine and carry
ing through system of srbitraton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
GOULD INHERITANCE TAX.
Surrogate Assesses Jay GouId's Heirs Amounts
Asgresating $4,000.

New York, Jan. 10.-Surrogate Fitz.
gerald, today, signed an order fixing the
amounts Of the inheritance tax to be paid
by the heirs of the late Jay Gould. The
amounts include: George J. Gould. 500,
III, Helen NJ. Gould, sos, 437; Edwin
Gould, s92, 1877; Howard Gould, sos. 1872 :;
Frank ]. Gould, 1913, l75; Anna Gould
now Countess De Casteilane, SOY 1879
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
CUT HIS THROAT.
Horrible Discovery by School
Children at Deering.
William Stowe|I, Gate Tender, Found
Dead, With Throat Cut.
Was Old and Detpondent and Ended His Lille
With Razor.

Portland, Jan. l0.--William Stowell, IL
gate tender at the Portland & Rochester
crossing st Oakdaic, in Dccring, cut his
throat with razor and was found in the
gate house, this afternoon. by school chill
dren. He was 65 years old and had grown
up children. The cause was dependency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11

ELY'S CREAM BALM opens and cleaufes
the Nasal Passages, Allays Pain and Infiam-
nation, Heals the Sores, Protects the Mem
brane from colds, Restores the Senses or Iaste
and Smell. The Balm is quickly ABSORBED anu
gives relief at once.
A particle is applied into each nostril and Is
agreeable. Price so cents ut druggists or py
mail. ELY BROTHERS, IS Warren ~. N. l.
Tu Th&Sat&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
The Gold Reserve.

Washington, Jan. 10.-At thc close OF
business, today the treasury gold reserve
stood at 500, 100, l6i. The Withdrawals of
gold at New York, today, amounted to
81 6o6 O00
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11

Somersworth, n. H., Jan. l0.-Mrs
Patience Downs residence at Pine Hill.
Berwick, Me-, caught fire from defec'
tive chimney, this afternoon, and was
consumed. Loss, $1,000; insured for $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Jan. l0.-Pensions have
been granted residents Of Maine as fol
lows:
Original, George W. Sawyer, Cumbsr,
land Mills, Cumberland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
y dramatically withdrawing the amend

ment.
The Randolph Tucker proposition
Tor counting quorum, adopted by the
committee in place of the one offered in
the DIST Congress, was discussed 1t met
objection only on legal grounds that it
would authorize the passage of IA bill by
votes of less than a majority Of quorum.
Before the discussion in which Speaker
heed took brief part, was concluded. the
House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
Senator Blackburn Renominated.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 10.-J. 5. c.
Blackburn was, tonight, renominated for
United States Senator by the Democratic
caucus on the fl, st ballot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11

Patrick Sullivan, Patrick J. Foley and
Cornelius Maggie at Cambridge Mass,
Friday, We're sentenced to Imprisonment
for life for the murder of Duroy 5. Foster
at Bilerica, Sept. IL, 1894.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11

DIRECTIONS for using
CREAM BALM.-Apply a
particle OF the Ralm di-
Iectly into the nostrils.
After a moment draw a
strong breath through the
nose. Use three times a
day, after meals preferred,
and before retiring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
German Cruiser Condor on African Coast.

Berlin, Jan. TO- -Adviccs from Lorenzo
Marques, Portuguese East Africa, report
the arrival there Of the German cruiser
Condor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11
MONEY TO LOAN.

Accommodation afforded parties needing
temporary loans. s. to $500 on Household
Furniture, Pianos, Bicgcles, Watches. Dia-
monds. Can be repaid in instalments.
Business CONFIDENTIAL
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
2!9 Water St.,opp. Cony House. Augusta.
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WASHINGTON Forecast.

Washington, Jan. l0-Forecast fol
Saturday: For Maine, fair; slightly colder
in northern portions; northeriy winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11

Our Reg,
Price. Price.
Hood and Ayers Sarsaparilla & %. Si00
faipe's Celery Compound, ~ 100
Dr. Greene's Nervura ~ 100
Carriers Little Liver Fills, 10 rs
syrup OF Figs, rs so
Cut,cura Salv-. ..y so
Cuticura Soap, 10 %
Ayers Pills. Il. %
Atwoo6's Bitters, an 81
Lydia Pinkham's Compound, - 100
Alcock's Plasters l3 Is
Fellows S. rup Hvpophoephites I.IN l50
Beef Iron and Wine, Wyeths, 80 100
kicsapoo -agwa. 80 100
All DR.. Miles Remedies. 80 100
Not a fitch part OF the list. Remember
everything you can want in our line in same
proportion. Get our prices.
n. p. CLEARWATER.
Reliable Registered Druggist, l52 Water st
HALLOWELL, - MAINE.
not2Jeodtf
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FAIR AND COOLER.

Boston, Jan. ln-Loual forecast fol-
Saturday: Fair; slightly cooler; northerly
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-11

g. Dun & Co. report failures for the,
week as All IN the United States. against
42o OF the corresponding period, last year.
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WASTE NOT. WANT NOT. "

lsntit wasting when you pay more for a o
article than you'd have to il you got it some
where else We positively save you rs to IS q
on every dollar you spend with us for drugs
and patent medicines. Here are Il few sample
prices. Can YOU duplicate them.
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She had Quick Consumption.

For long time was afflicted with lung
and throat trouble. l had the best physi-
clans, care and medicine, bu; nothing was OF
lasting benefit to me until tried
Anglers Petroleum Emulsion.
Other medicines would relieve me for a
few days, when l would be worse off than
ever. l could not read, sing, eat, sleep or
rest. had given up all hope, and thought
must soon die OF quick consumption.
Finally, when the path was very dark, I
saw your advertisement, and was led 10 try
your medicine. am today well woman,
and have more engagements than can fill.
N. GERTRUDE STONE, Dramatic Nca@sr.