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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20

others We're bound. The names of Stet-
son, Pearl and Palmer were therefore
the ones selected al caucus lawfully
called, FOR II that We're not a legal can
Gus then none has been held. for a min
orlty could not certainly call a caucus
that would be considered legal as
against the will of the majority
These names We're duly certified to
the secretary of State and should be
placed upon the official ballots
The action Of the secretary of State
was undoubtedly in accordance with
what he believed to be his dntv updo,,
the law His honesty of purpose is NOT
questioned. In the performance Of bis
duty in determining what names shan
be placed upon the official ballots IN
be sent out from his office to the votarc
he acts not in a judicial, but in n min
iSterial capacity and his acts are e,,b-
jcct to the supervision of the court in
eases where they may, as in this case
be called in question. 1t is not n dis
cretionary power or duty with which
judicial officers are sometimes invest
cd, and over which the court, in pro-
&c ceilings Of this nature. have no super
visionary power of interfering with the
honest exercise of such discretion. but
a ministerial duty which the law i'm
| oses on him. and as such, the court
in proper cases has the power to see
that the duty is performed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
At SQUIRREL.
Season Gradually Drawing 10 Cosc-!n.
teresting Personal Items.

Squirrel Island, Aug. 19.-(SpeciaD.
The leap year hop, last Saturday
evening, was the eliminating point Of
the seasons gaiety. 1t is once more
cur pleasant duty to go down to the
wharf and welcome our friends, but
instead we go down to bid them good
by and we too. must follow them in a
few weeks. Still. those of us who are
left find plenty to occupy our time.
The hop last evening. was we'll at
tended and the music was exceptionally
fine. The waltz and two-step were the
favortes as usual Tuesday evening.
the guests at the Eastern enjoyed an
evening at cards There were II tables
and the game played was euchre.
Wednesday morning, Mr.. Cony Man
ley Of Augusta, accompanied BY Hon
Oryill D. Baker. Mr. Chase Mellen,
one Of the editors of tho outing. md a
party Of friends passed Squirrel on the
steamer Salacia. On route for Wiscas-
set. They were joined here by a large
party of friends and a very enjoyable
excursion was reported
Miss F. s. Moody OF Bath, has en-
gaged a cottage here, for the rest of the
season. \ party Of friends composed
Of Miss Carey, Miss Hinckley the
daughter of the Rev. Mr.. Hinckiey. the
founder of the Good Will Farm. aud
Air. NJ X. Murray, the genial secretary
Of the Bath Y NJ c. A.. will stay with
her.
Mrs. Webster and son Hanson, Of
Portland. spent Sunday and Monday
- n I., r,.ilI -
Robinson and daughters left. Tuesday.
for their home in Newton Highlands
Miro Holden of Springfield, left on the
afternoon boat. Monday The Alden
cottage was closed Tuesday Miss
Jennie Alden leaves for Portland. Miss
Louise Pitkins left. Monday morning.
70 spend the remainder OF the season
in the Adirondacks Mir Percy PEREZ
val of Waterville, who has been visit
ing his friend Payson Alden left, Mon
cay morning.-Miss Florence Packard
was also among those who took their
departure Monday morning Mr.. Dav-
export. who was down from Boston.
FOR Sunday. went to Bath. Monday af-
ternoon on his fine yacht the Carita to
make connections with the Boston
steamer Masters Fred and I'VE"
StanWoOd also left on the Carita
The arrivals at the Eastern this week
ave not been numerous. but STILL they
about counterbalance the departures
The arrivals for Monday were: Paul r.
Stilphen and Fred II. G. Taylor, both
of Albany n. Y: Arthur f. n Bacon
Of brooklyn; and j. T. Jack of Port
land For Tuesday they were S. n.
Browne of Manchester: Ida Z. Shat
tucks of Nashua. n. H: Mrs C. s.
Sharkey of Bath; Mr. and Mrs. f. ].
Ward and daughter. Margaret of New
ark, N. j.: and Frank It. Dodge OF
Boston. Miss Carrie F. Luce of Bath.
IS visiting Mrs J. NJ. Kelley Tuesday
afternoon. seven fine yachts all of the
New York Yacht Club passed the is
land on their way to Bar Harbor They
laid in at Boothbay Tuesday night and
sailed this morning. for the eastward.
Among them was the Mayfower. Mr..
and Mrs. a. W. Drur of Sparrow Point.
Md. are at the Woodbine, the guests
of Mrs. d. +. Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Aug. 19.-The bar
ometer has risen in regions
east of the Mississippi and in the
Southwest and fallen in the Northwest
and near Lake Superior; it is highest
over Lake Huron and lowest north Of
Montana. Cool weather continues in
the Northern states east of the Missis-
aippi, and it has been slightly cooler in
the Southwest but warmer in the
Northwest.
Local thunder storms are reported in
the Missouri valley and lower Missis-
sippi valley and from the New Eng
land and Florida coasts
The weather is generally clear, to-
night. east of the Mississippi and
cloudy to the westward.
Cool. generally fair weather will con-
tinue from the New England and the
Middle Atlantic coast westward over
the Ohio valley and Lake region. Local
thunder storms and showers are like
ly to occur in Florida and in the
Mississippi valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
SECOND MAINE CAVALRY
Holds Annual Reunion at RockIand-Auqusia
Man Elected Secretary.

Rockland Aug. 19.--The annual reunion
OF the I'd Maine veteran Cavalry Associ-
alton was held here, today, about 60
veterans attending. A business meeting
was held in the forenoon. The afternoon
was devoted to sightseeing and the even
ing to banquet and campfire at G.. A. r.
during the past year. 1t was voted to
hold the reunion next year at Waterviile.
The following officers were elected:
President. Henry u. Moore. Philadelphia:
vice presidents. Col. William j. Gillespie
Boston; c. e. Crowell. Lewiston: James
l.. Burns. Washington: secretary and
treasurer, George r. Smith. Augusta:
S. c. Small. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
ATHLETIC FIELD DAY.
Catholic Societies Have Good Time at Nor
way-Ihe Winners.

Norway, Aug. l9-The st. Keiran Cath
Ollie Society of Berlin, n. H., had an ex-
cursion to this village today. and in con-
nection with Norway and Paris, held an
athletic field meet on the fair grounds.
These We're among the winners in the
more noteworthy events:
Half-mile bicycle race won by Ned
Cross OF Norway. time 1.21: novice mile
bicycle race. won by Arthur Marcou of
Berln, time. 254; 440-yards dash, won by
Mike Mccain of Berlin. time. los: 100
yards dash. won by +. A. Stearns of Nor
way. time. II sec; base ball game Berlin
Falls, -: Lewiston Volunteers g.
The judges Were =. A. Flanders of Au-
gusta r. Il. Quincy. Charles Currer and
George Cannon of Norway. L. =. SWEET
of Norway, was the starter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
NOT MUCH DAMAGE
But Lightning at North Wayne, Creates a
Little Stir.

North Wayne, Aug. 19.-(SpeciaD.-Dur-
ing the severe shower which passed over
this place, Tuesday afternoon. the build
ings of w. NJ. Taylor We're struck by
lightning. The bolt passed through two
of the lower rooms and ran between the
walls for some distance. Fortunately the
buildings We're not set on fire, so the dam
age was not great.
Mr., Taylor and his son We're away at
the time of the shower. Mrs. Taylor and
her invalid sister We're alone in the house.
Both were up stairs at the time and did
not experience severe SnOck.
The shower was of short duration and
no other accidents We're reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20

It was not many years ago that Sun
dav excursions from Bath, says the
Enterprise, were not frequent, in fact
there never used to be more than two
or three during the summer. Now there
are two or three to different points by
both rail and boat every Sunday. 1t
wasn't many years back either that a
bicvclist on Sunday attracted consid-
era bic attention whereas now they are
expected and seldom commented upon.
How a few years change this world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
ON HIS LETTER..
Mckinley Denied Himself to Callers. Wed.
nesday, for Hard Work.

Canton. Ohio, Aug. 19.-Major Mckinley
ing, and devoted two hours to the work
of reading the proof of that part of his
letter of acceptance which has been put
INTO type. Almost one-half of the letter
was revised. this morning. lie does not
expect to publish his letter before the
end of the month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
FARM ERS

Needing money until crops are sold can
be accommodated by us. va
So to $500 on Hay, Live Stock, Furniture
Pianos. Bicycles, Watches Diamonds
Can be repaid in installments.
business CONFIDENTIAL
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY
219 Water ST., opp. Cony House, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
AT RlGBY.
Joe Patchen, the PAGER, Does
Great Work.
Gees the Fastest Mile Ever Made
in New England.
Twenty Five Thousand People Present. We'd
ncsday-Featurcs OF the Fair.

Portland. Aug 49, Twenty i've
Thousand people saw the races, today,
at Rigby. Joe Patchen, the famous
pacing stallion went against the world s
stallion pacing record of 2.031s held by
John Il. Gentry and made one mile in
2G3$4 and a second mile half an hour
later in 2.0il2. This lowers Patchen'a
record of 2.04 by 4 of second and is
the fastest mile ever trotted or paced
in New England.
The exhibits at the fair are larger
this year than ever before. The han
display is fine, many valuable works of
art being exhibited. Como street is
filed with shows Of all kinds and nun
dreds Of fakirs. The cattle display is
the largest ever seen in New England.
Balloon ascensions. kite flying and
other special features are the attrac-
tons
1t took seven heats to finish the 2.lS
pace which was finally won by Dali
gletty who took the last three heats
away from Calypso and Lautona Won
Zandt Won the 2.40 trot after a hard
fight with Fascination. The yearling
race was won by Suzette, a Maine bred
horse. The summaries:
40 Stake. Trotting-Purse $l000-Foals of
1893.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington, Aug. 19-Mail mes
senger service will be discontinued from
Aug, - on Route POLIO to Roxbury,
Oxford county, from Rumford Falls &
Rangeley Lakes Railroad, route 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20

Josiah Keen, an aged and respected
resident Of Kittery. died, Wednesday
morning, aged Sc years. He was for
many years Waterman at the Kittery
navy yard, having served during the
Civil War He is survived by one son.
Carpenter J. e. Keen, U. S. ~, and
one daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
RESIGNS HIS POSITION.
Lowrey Will Not Be on Democratic Committee
Because Of ParN's Free Silver Attitude.

Philadelphia, Aug 19-Dwight NJ. Low
rey a wel-known lawyer, who was per-
manent chairman of the late Democratic
state convention. today. sent a letter to
State Chairman Garman, reSigning as Il
member of the state central committee.
Mr.. Lowrcy in his letter takes exception
to the Chicago platform and TO the can.
didates. and says: Il withdraw from the
state central committee that l may be
free to cooperate with the new organizes
ton on the old lines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Pensions have
been granted these residents of Maine:
Renewal, James i. hayes. Pleasant
dale. Original, widows. etc, minor
child Of Roger Chase, Augusta; Au-
rilla i. Wing. Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20

The Colorado Democratic state conven-
tion assembled at Pueblo. Col. Wednes-
day. There was a very large attendance
Chas. S. Thomas. who had been looked
upon as the probable candidate for Gov
crhor. sent formal letter to the chair
man. positively declining to accept any
nomination from the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
Secretary Herbert in ENGLAND.

Southampton. Aug. 19.-Hon. Hilary
a. Herbert, U. 5. secretary of the
navy. with his daughter. arrived, to-
day. on board the American line
steamer st. Louis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
CITY OF AUGUSTA.


Notice is hereby given that the taxes
assessed on the polls and estates OF the
city OF Augusta for the year 1896 were
of said city on tn. 18th day of June 1896
That by a vote of the City Council Of
said city, said taxes are due and pay
18th day of September 1896. and that an
abatement or discount of five per cent
will be allowed on all taxes assessed for
the year 1896 which shall be voluntarily
paid to said collector on or before the Goth
day of August. 1896, and interest will be
added to all of said taxes remaining I'M
paid September 18th. 1896. from that date.
]. r. TOWNSEND, Collector.
Augusta. June Is, 1896. juna15dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
$4,000 Fire at Bangor.

Bangor, Aug. 19.-Cobb d Nash s
sausage factory was totally destroyed
by fire, tonight catching from a boiler.
The loss is estimated at S2000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Forecast for
Thursday: For New England: Fair:
cool, but slowly rising temperature;
W esterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
Elected Speaker Of the House Of Commons.

Ottawa, Ont. Aug. 19-J. D. Egar was
House Of Commons, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, Aug. 19.-Local forecast for
Thursday: Fair; slightly warmer in
the afternoon; westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
IT WAS ALL He t|AD.

but he spent it with us and saved % to o,
per cent on every dollar.
We don't claim to give our goods avay
but we do claim to sell the pure, ,ton,Iit,o
preparations and at prices consistent win
quality of the goods
our prices are as low as ever Look at
hntn1l AllE -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
SkOWREGhM RACES.
Young Nelson, Pilot Morrill, and Cyex We're
the Winners.

Skowhegan, Aug. 19.-(SpeciaD.-
One thousand people took advantage
Of the free admission to FairvieW
Trotting Park, today. and attended the
races. The track was in fine condi-
ton, the crowd was good natured and
fair time was made, only one little
Wordy scrap occurred between the
hOrSemen. one man called another a
liar" and the latter called the former
"a gentleman and ever since the
spectators have been wondering who
told the truth. Young Nelson pulled
out the 2 50 race in three straight heats,
Nellie C. pushing him hard. The sum-
mary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20
FIRE INSURANCE !
4 Model Company,
Maine Mutual Fire ms. Co.,
OF AUGUSTA.

Dividend paying company. managed
by careful. well-known, conservative,
business men.
Is paying 10 per cent. dividends to It's
policy holders on expiring policies LarS-
er dividends are anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20

DIRECTORS: Henry G. Staples, Charles
7. Stevens Frank l.. Webber AlSer-
non S. Bangs, Charles II. Blaisdell.
EDGAR S. TURNER.
Sec. and Treas.
HOME OFFICE, Cor. Water and Bridge
Streets july9eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20

" g We SINtn you q IINt OF SCIUIIlP prop
arationS. like some they haven't been kept
two or three months on our shelves, but
are fresh.
ALFRED 8. HUTCHINSON,
Prescription Druggist. 1872 Water ST., next
Door 7. o., Hallowell, Maine.
may 2Seodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-20

Suzette b. f., by Nelson. Lou
cite, by Kentucky Prince,
Gilbert Observation-Disclosures. l /
BeleSant. ch. f. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3 . .
Decoration, b. =. Observation-Disclosures. 1 3
Mosler Del Mar, by Del Mar,
Lilly Hill, sire unknown,
(Baldwin) ........................ / 2 DR.
We, br. &. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. dis.
J. c., b. <. Observation-Disclosures. dis.
Gen. Wayne, b. G. ................ dis.
Time, 2.3o&4, 2.20i4 2.23, 2.23
240 STAxE-TROTTING $1,000.
Van Zandt h. M, by Chime
Bell. Alex Ida, by Alexander
II. sherman. DevereauN) go. 1
Fascination. b. M, by Epau-
lette. Chazy, by Santa Claus.
Ckenney) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. . 2
Straight Line, b. m. .............. , , )
f.ightmoon. b. m. ................. ) 4 :,
Victor Viking, br. &. .............. ) 4
Albert H.. br. Z. .................. DR.
sierreshoff br. h. .............. dis
Time, 2l4l4, 2.15&4. 2.1il2 21i12.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
Market Gossip.

New York-Eighteen loads of wheat
were taken for export.
Chicago = Estimated cars tomorrow,
wheat 10 cars; corn 800; Oats 2e2.
New Orleans shipped $4,000 bushels
corn; Baltimore shipped 100000 bushels
corn.
Reported some buying of wheat by
Patton on last turn through Clifford and
some of Cudahy's brokers.
Liverpool = Wheat closed: Futures
unchanged; spot wheat &c higher; corn
unchanged.
New York-There were some inquiries
on wheat here today and there ought to
be some export business done.
The four ports cleared wheat and -four
240,242 bushels.
Paris-Wheat closed unchanged to 10c
lower; Berlin wheat "a mark higher.
Beerbohm says: "The control of
prices of wheat is practically in the
hands of America and Russia, both of
which countries will be called upon to
supply more wheat within the next six
months than for some years past"
Puts May wheat 61a4. calls 6211S; puts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
TODAY's MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the AssOct ated Press to
the State Journal.

CHICAGO, March 20.-Prospective buy
ers of wheat found but little to encour-
sge them in the early news today. The
promised cold wave had failed to mater
ialize, the weather being springlike all
over the northwest, and northwest re-
ceipts again showed a big increase,
with no prospects of an immediate let
up. Cables, too, were Indifferent. May
opened about nc lower than yesterdays
close at 617s D62116, and gradually sold
off to 625s.
Corn showed a fractional recession,
May opening at 291s056- Quite fair
business was transacted, prices easing
off with wheat to 29ss.
Oats showed small loss in the open
ing prices. May opened at 2016 and de-
clined to 1873, Influenced by wheat and
fair local receipts.
Provisions opened slightly lower on
weak livestock prices. There was a fair
demand and prices advanced trif1e.
May pork opened unchanged at
1915, advancing to $9.1711.
May lard opened sc lower at $5.25 and
advanced to so. 2711.
May ribs quoted unchanged at $4.921z.
RoGs-Receipts, $4,000; official re-
ceipts yesterday 3O,687; official ship
ments yesterday 8.072 left over 5000.
Estimated receipts hogs tomorrow $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
NAPOLEON OF FINANCE.

Lem Carpenter sPscuIated in Meats In n
shady MAnnsr-Mst His Waterloo.
JUNCTION CITY, March 20-Sheriff
Mockay has returned from Montana
with Lem Carpenter who ia wanted at
Milford in this county, for obtaining
money under false pretenses.
Carpenter, if all the charges against
him are we'll founded, il a Napoleon of
finance of no small ability.
According to the sheriff's story, over a
year ago his prisoner went into some sort
of packing house scheme at Milford.
In his operations Carpenter shipped
meat to partner in Toledo, o., who
disposed OF it and neglected to make
proper returns to the right parties The
game was played-to the highest possible
limit and then the crash came. A Mil
ford bank was $4,000 loser, and a num-
Der of Kansas City firms also were
mournera, among others, Hyrne Bros,
cattle dealers. who had sold live stock to
Carpenter to the value of $4,000. The
firm received tip. In time to get back
a part of the cattle. Even then, how
ever, they wereAnet losers to the extent
of several thousand dollars.
Carpenter is 33 years of age and seems
TO have been rusticating in the wilds of
Montana He. was dressed in. jeans
clothes and the inevitable white hat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
WOULDN'T WEAR BROWN.

Gods American Volunteers Can't
Stand That Color, and It is Changed.
NEW YORK, March 20-The young lady
members of Ballington Booths new
army have been greatly excited over the
announcement that the uniforms for
Gods American Volunteers would be of
seal brown color.
When the samples of cloth were first
brought to the room in the Bible
house devoted to the trade
department of the new army they were
sharply examined by the women. Then
there were whisperings which grew
louder and louder, until finally it
broke out into open revolt The fair
soldiers admitted that they had one
worldly weakness left, and that was
touched when they were asked to don
color so unbecoming. They were joined
by the men who said brown trousers
would be more quickly ruined by kneel-
ing in streets than those of blue. After
much deliberation Commander Booth
rescinded the order for the brown cloth,
and his aides are now looking for suitable
cloth of q cadet blue color.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
Kansas City Markets,

KANSAS CITY, March 20.-CATTLE-
Receipts $500; shipments 2,700. Market
slow and steady for best grades, others
week. Texas steers $2.80@3.6U; Texas
cows $1,000 50; beef steers $3.50
4.2O; native cows $1.00@3.40i s;ockers
and feeders, $2.50@3.95; bulls $2.40@
3.75.
/ Representative salss-Texas steers 27
head, averaging 1907 pounds, $500: Tex
as COWS, 10 head, 973 pounds, So. So; beef
steers, 10 head, lab pounds, $420; ma
tive COWS, 10 head, 986 pounds, So 40;
stockers and feeders 16 head, 1892
pounds, $685.; bulls head, 800
pounds, $3.75.
Receipts 10000; shipments 200.
Market 5910c lower. Bulk OF sales
So 5003. 70; heavies $S60@3.72; packers
S36503.75; mixed $360@3.721S; lights
S. 371593.75; workers. $3.7O9375; pigs
IS 00@3.65.
SHEEP = Receipts 5000; shipments.
none.- Market steady. Lambs $3.50
4.25; muttons $2.50@400.
hard. nominally 61G62; No. 8. 44Q52;
rejected, 35@4o; No. 2 red, 72@73; No.
2 spring, 6U@61; No. 8, 57@59.
CoRN-Very firm. No = mixed 20;
No. 2 white 1874 024
OATs-Steady. No. mixed, 1611017;
No. white 2018.
RYE-No. 2. 80.
HAT-Firm. Timothy $95oG11. so;
prairie $5.50@Z50
BUTTER = Firm. Creamery 17019c;
dairy 12015c.
EaGs-Unchanged SC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
William McNutt Arrested as
One of "De Gang"
Denies Completely, But Says He
Knows About 1t.
TOUCHED FOR $4,000.
However, offered An
Operator Some Money
To Enter a Scheme to Beat the
New Orleans Races.

CHICAGO, March 2O.-William II. Nc
Mutt was arrested last evening on sus-
picion of being implicated in the wire
tapping scheme last week whereby the
pool rooms in this city were defrauded
out of $40 900 on a false dispatch from
New Orleans race track that Royal
Hettie had won the last race of the day
McNutt is not booked on any charge,
and denies that he had anything to do
with the New Orleans coup. He says
that he knows how it was done, how
ever.
Soon after the arrest a board of trade
operator named Mackin informed the po-
lice that he had been approached by Nc
Mutt and man was introduced to him as
Brennan who offered him an interest in
wire tapping scheme to beat the pool
rooms, he to furnish 5000 for expenses.