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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29
STATE NEWS.
kennebec.
SOUTH CHINA.

SOUTH CHINA.
The intended bail game between the
Erskine academy nine. and the Oak
Grove nine. did not come off last Sat
urday. as the Oak Grove team did not
put in an appearance. Two teams.
however, We're organized and a very
interesting game played. There was
quite a crowd on the grounds The
South China band was in attendance
and furnished music.-The people Of
this community were shocked to hear
of the sudden death of Rev II. A.
Merrithew of Friendship. Mr.. Merri-
thew was formerly pastor of the
Methodist church in Windsor He was
highly esteemed by all-Most of the
summer schools will begin the first
Monday in May. The following
teachers have been engaged: China
Neck. Gertie Weber: Deer Hill. Eva
Harrington; Parmenter Hill, Albert
Linscott: Stanley Hill. Edwina Banks
South China. Eva Goddard: Pond road.
Della Dutton; Clark district Media
Banks; Branch Mills. Mertie Crum-
mett.-W. O. Harrington While hauling
pressed hay to Weeks Mills last Fri
day, came near meeting with d serious
accident. He escaped. however. with a
severely bruised foot. While near the
top of Malcolm's hill the pole broke
and as the brake would not hold the
load, the wagon with two yoke of oxen
attached went down the hill at a rather
rapid rate. Mr.. Harrington caught his
foot in a chain and was thrown, the
wheel passing over his foot. The team
escaped with slight injury.-The stu
dents of the Erskine academy will give
IN entertainment, Thursday evening
May {. consisting of prize declarations
and music. The graduating exercises
will take place Friday afternoon, May
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29
SHE PLEADS GUILTY.
Miss Annie Morton. Embezzing Postmistress
Released on Own Recognizance.

Portland. April 2S.-Mrs. Annie Nor
ton, the young woman who was found
to be short in her accounts as post
mistress of the office at West Newtiel1.
was arraigned this morning, and
pleaded guilty to the charge of embeZ-
zelment. District Attorney Bradbury
in this case urged upon the court that
Mrs. Morton's case be continued until
the next term of court as he said there
were some extenuating circumstances
in her case. She had made a full res
toration of the $4lS.S7 which she had
embeZzled Judge Webb took the
young Womans personal recogniZance
for her appearance at the next term OF
court and she left for home on the noon
train.
Ossian W. Gilbert the former post
master of Kingfield, who was indicted
by the grand jury last September. for
embezzlement of post office funds to
the amount of about $500 was arraigned
in court, this morning, and pleaded
guilty He was fined the amount of
his shortage and sentenced to nine
months in the Jail at Auburn.
Lea X. Hussey of Bridton. the man
caught through the efforts of Anthony
Comstock, sending vile pictures through
the mails, pleaded nolo condendere.
Hussey was to have been sentenced.
this afternoon, but on request of his
friends the case was postponed until
tomorrow afternoon to give him an
opportunity to consult Hon. J. w.
SymondS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29
he STILL HAS FRIENDS.
Sweetheart Of Hildreth. Accused Of Train
wrecking. Stands by Him.

Rome. n. ", April 2s.-The second
extra panel of 50 talesmen We're ex-
amiued in the Hildrcth rain-wrecking
ease Yesterday, Only one juror, Chas.
Cleveland of Lowell. was obtained.
j. Homer IIildreth, of New York,
father of the defendant, reached here
early in the morning. Immediately af-
ter breakfast he visited the office Of
SavIes, Seallo & Sayles, his sons attor-
news. and was closeted with Joseph !,
Savles all the forenoon.Just before ,
f. Nj. he called upon his son. at the
jail. After an interview of Is minutes
young Hildreth was taken to the court
room.
Monday afternoon. the father occu-
pied seat in the court room by the
side of his son. He declined to discuss
the situation. but about ) +. NJ, gave
out the following statement:
My son is but boy only II years Of
age. and even now does not realize the
situation. Since his recovery from the
excitement and strain incident to that
fatal day he has positively asserted
and maintained his innocence.
II accept his assertion as the truth
and am here. as father, determined IT,
do anything and everything possible to
free my son from his terrible position.
1t does not seem necessary and | don I
care To say more at present"
There viii be an interesting witness
in the case in Miss Celia Perryn HID
reth's sweetheart, who has been sub
poenaed by the prosecution. but viii be
called by the defense as one of the
leading witnesses in rebuttal
At the coroners inquest Miss Pcrrya
told how Hildreth came to her house
the morning OF the wreck. ate break
fast with her, and how he had on nj that
time Hibbard's hat. he having lost his
own.
Uildreth confessed to her what the
boys had done, but said he took no part
in the Wrecking of the train Ii il
said Miss Perryn will testify that De
tective Latham came to her and. hold
ing pair Of handouts In his hands.
frightened her into saying that Hid
reth had confessed all to her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29
A REvENGEFUL WOMAN
Is Alleged TO Have Abducted Twin Children
While insane.

Eliot. Wis. april 2S,-There is great
excitement here over the abduction of
the twin daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Asher. There are fears that the little
ones nave been pat out of the way for
all time by the abductor, who is Il
woman. The motive for the abduction
was revenge. Mr. Asher was at one
time the accepted lover of Miss Amot.
Just before the time set for their mar
rage Asher married Miss Hannah
Mayo. and this unsettled Miss Armot IS
mind.
Mr.. Asher was absent from home
saturday night and this fact becom-
ing known to Miss Armot she. just be-
fore midnight went to the Asher home
ami breaking in through a window pre-
sented herself at Mrs. Asher's bedside.
with revolver in her hand
After abusing and threatening Mr.
Asher until the woman was in q state
Of mad bordering upon insanity. thu
crazy girl took from their mothers side
the twin babies and wrapped them in
bedspread and left the house with
them. Il was daylight before Mrs.
Asher recovered sufficiently to give the
alarm. and since that time an active
search has been in progress, but with
out Successful results.
Miss Armot was found about noon
and admitted having taken the babe S
for revenge. TO one person she de-
clared she had killed them but to Mr..
Asher she said she had simply hidden
them, and would bring them back for
$500. She is now held a prisoner, and a
warrant will be sworn out against her
If the children are not found soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29
Did You Ever See "A Ghost:

Probably not. But you are lucky If you
have never been face to face with the
foul fiend indigestion That imp from the
nethermost hadcs subjects his victims to
numberless horrors. among them heart
burn, fiatulence heart palpitations head
aches biliousness broken rest, and others
that we will not enumerate. Hostetter's
Stomach bitters will drive away this
mischief breeding sprite. Tackle him
with the great corrective at once.
debility all yield to this leading remedy,
which is no mere palliative but achieves
decisive results. For overweight nerves
and weary brains this fine medicinal re-
cuperant is highly to be recommended
Its nure spiritllouS basis is modified by
botanic simples Of first rate remedial
efficacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29

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week:
CLINTON-Joseph G. Pettigrew and
Mary A. Pettigrew, $500; 7. A. Kicker
to Llewellyn Decker, land ana buildings
$1,000.
FAYETTE-Huldie C. Brown and
Columbus E,rskine to A. Campbell, land
and buildings. 500. -.
MANCHE STER-Davi J. Douglas to
John Rich. land, $3.50.
MONMOUTH-John NJ. turner 10
Clara N. Maxwell land and buildings
$500
MOUNT VERNON-Daniel II. Bailey
to Rufus A. Luce, land $275.
PITTSTON-Everett +. BrookingS to
Fred f. Scott. land. $l17.50.
READFIELD-Jane c.. and Amy A.
Dudley to Luther S. Butler, land. valua-
BILE consideration; John r.. and William
Harvey to Roscoe. William and Angie S.
Harvey. land and buildings,$l350 William
Harvey to John r; Harvey land S99;
ASSALBORO-John W. Clark to John.
George H., and Edward Ware, and Ella
NJ. Smith. land and buildings, $500;
William NJ. Bradley to Herbert May
nard, land. 81 and other consideration;
William Abbott to Gustavus Hussey.
land $500; Clara Bolton and Jane 8.
Brown. to Charles w. Dickey. land. 500;
Herbert Maynard. John II. Child. to
William Bradley, land, 81 and other con-
sideration.
WATERVILLE-Car NJ. Libby to
Joseph Delaware. land, 500.
WAYNE-Water f. Stafford to George
A. Stafford land, $3.50.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. +. Pierce to Reu-
ben b. Pierce. land, 5000.
WINTHROP-James II. Wellman to
j. NJ. Towle, land. SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29
THE 77th ANNIVERSARY
OF Odd Fellowship In Maine Celebrated a
Foxcroit. Tuesday.

Foxcroft, April 2S.-The nth ami
versary of odd Fellowship was cele-
brated here, today, very successfully.
The exercises commenced, this morn
ing, with a grand parade, in which
delegations from six lodges and en-
campuents took part.
A banquet was served at noon by the
Rebekahs. Public exercises We're held
at 9 O'Clock in the afternoon in Central
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29

hall. Dover. Music was rendered by
the Bowdoin College Glee Club Quar-
tet.
The address of welcome was made by
Hon. Willis +. Parsons of Foxcroft.
Hon J. f. Sprague OF Monsoon. spoke
on THE Mission Of Odd Fellowship"
Rev. r. II. Aldrich Of Guilford, on
Friendship, Love and Truth: Rev.
w. II. Gould on Our Holy Bible;
Mrs. McCausIand Of Guilford. on Our
LOYAL Rebekahs": and S. NJ. Gle Of
Greenville. on THE Day We Cele-
brate.'
In the evening grand concert and
bah was held under the auspices Of
Eldorado Encampment. with music by
pullcn's orchestra of Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29
NEW FRENCH MINISTRY.
N. meline Succeeds In Persuading Seven
Others to Accept Portfolios.

Paris, April 2S.-It is announced, this
evening, that NJ Meline has practi-
cally completed his cabinet AS now
arranged, the cabinet is composed as
follows: NJ. Meline, prime minister,
minister of justice and minister of
agriculture; NJ. Hanotaux. minister of
foreign affairs; DR.. Barthou, minister
IF the interior; Gen. Billot. minister of
war: Admiral Besnard, minister of ma
rine; NJ. Cookery, minister of finance;
NJ Rambaud, minister of public in
struction and worship; NJ. Lebon, min
lister of the colonies.
No definite selection has yet been
made for the ministers of commerce
and public works.
The future ministers assembled, to-
night, at the residence of NJ Meline, to
discuss the policy which they will fol-
low and arrange a programme for it's
presentation to the Chambers. The
cabinet will appear in the Chamber of
Deputies, Thursday. when the pro-
gramme will be read.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
kennebec.

The following real estate transfers were
made in Kennebec county during the past
week:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29

There was a large and enthusiastic
gathering at the Salvation Army bar
racks, Tuesday evening, there being
present Staff Captain Marshall of Port
land, Captain Woodward of Lewiston.
and eX-Captain Newton of Lewiston.
Another special meeting will be held,
thu, evening A speaker Will relate a
Jail experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29

The plaster mill at Red Beach is run
ming day and night now, and will con-
tinue to do so for at least two months
on account of the large number of or
ders on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29

In Caribou it is said that parties are
preparing to hold some lots of potatoes
in storage for a late market by using
ice in the store houses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29
BEAR
THIS IN MIND !

That warmer weather
will soon be here, and you
can be fully prepared, as far
as a Stylish Cape, Jacket,
Suit, Or Separate Skirt is
concerned, by making your
selection from our large stock
)t Medium Priced
I? 70 DATE GARMENTS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-29

Alabama Republicans adopted reso-
buttons at Montgomery, Ala, Tuesday,
endorsing Mckinley, and opposing free
coinage of silver.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-12-12
SUNSET LIMITED.

The Sun.es Limited train which pas ses Benson twice . week going east or west is by far the finest and most mag nific-nt tran.continental passenger rr.iu in .xistancs. Is is iocompsraoie unexcelled and uneqnslled. No ex- pence hs, been spared to make it per feet in every respect, and all that human skill or science could invent and apply te make it absolutely fault less has been applied. Luxury and beauty have been combined with strength and safety, and, meteor like. it .pans the continent, anpihilsting c time and spsce in iss msrvelou, flight. All who have had the pleasure of . trip op this train unhesitaiinely pro nounes is the very finest in the land. A ticket op this costs no more shsu op the regular train.
 For further particulars and any. in lorna ion. address.
 2. 8. WEBSTER, .s Agent at Benson, Or T. n. 0oeDnAK:
 q, "A. oas fsaosiss0.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-12-12

The World s Fair Tests showed no bsking cavc"r Q pune or % 2, eat ia lay eniaR ns~se = tie Royal
Tombstone prospector., 1896-12-12
FOR SALE.

Ranch.and improvements. house, barn and we'll; 8 acres nnder cultivation; about 75 orchard trees in bearing; water right under St, David Canal. Everything complete and can be had cheap for cash. Good reasons for sell ing. Apply oraddress owner on premises.
 MRS. HANNAH NELSON,
 St. David,
Tombstone prospector., 1896-12-12
FOR SALE.

A group of Copper Claim party developed. Ore black and oxide from the grass roots; ore found. in all workings; plenty in sight and just the proposition for a company Good roads, wood, water and timber plentiful. claims eight miles from railroad. Address PRosPEcToR, office, Tomb stone.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-12-12
BUCKLIN's ARNICA sALyE.

The best salvs in the world for cuts pulses, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains corns, and all skln eruptions and posi- tivelv cures Piles, or no payment requir ed i, is guaranteed to give peefect stis a facti n CT money refunded. Prices go cents per box. For sale af Tomb ione Drug Store
Tombstone prospector., 1896-12-12

Iu making your selection of Christ- mas and holiday presents there is nothing mere appropriate than . we'll selected piece of jswslry. Our local jeweler, Mr.Schmieding, has lately laid in quite an aseo-tment of articles in this line, all of the latest and most ap- proved patterns. His stock ot geld qusr,z iewel:y is especially attractive, and call en him may save you much trouble and care is your CnIistmss selections. His present assortment ol watches and diamond. can't be beat.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-12-12
NOTICE

QrO ALL WHOM rc MAY CONCERN Notice is hereby given. that certain mining claims called The Tam Bien, McGinty and Par agon. situated in the Warren mining district, and about one-half mil. north-easte iy from the Rolbrock hoisting works. and about the same distance from the town of Bisbee. A. T. Ist As the above named claims were not located in conformity with the ". $ mining isw-, there fore, second party. at later date, relocated the same in full conformity with the above named laws and is fully. determined to protect his rights. Therefore, all persons are eau toned not to bargain for. buy or lease the aoos- named claims. :. s: MANSUR.
 aI5-7m 3isbee. "A. T. 2
Tombstone prospector., 1896-12-12
FRTHa ga FREILf

As a compliment to our many patrons and the public generally, for short time we are going to give to every purchaser of Ten Dollars
 worth of goods fine /:
Tombstone prospector., 1896-12-12

'DR w. FARkIN TON. DENTIST. ! An vorh in the line Of Dentistry done ID . f~ruiouai manner and sa;isfatsoa guaranteed
 rRes ase vsrrsasoaaoie. BOmce ss Sneefe diag.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-12-12

Budget OI Interesting Items
 from our Regular Cor respondent.
 BrssKs, Dec. II, ls9e. coPPKRlG3s.
 Mr.. Boyle Isfthis morning for Fort Huschues where she goes for the pur- pose of nursing one of theIr ipvslids. Mrs. Boyle is sn experienced nurse and no doubt will bring her patient around all right if careful nursing can do co.
 Miss Fike. who has been in Tomb for a number of days pAst returned this evening. While absent she took the teachers examination which she passed crsdibly and she will probably soon be numbered among the list of Cochises promising school marms.
 Mfr. Ed Lapd al.o returned from Tombstone this evening where he has been on court business. For some reason Ed. did not saem to notice sev- of his friends on his return and they are wondering what it all meant. We told them he was simply in hurry to get another good square meal al Otso's but they wouldn't believe us. We give it up.
 The school sn,si tain nmept comes of tonight at the school house and, from present indications, will draw quite . crowd. The weather is pleasant enough to allow the little ones to at tend, and we think the trustees did . very wise thing when they postponed iHc uuleut oS tucs uius AhSsC is now no danger si colds or group for the children
 A couple of our heavy prospeotors, namely Frank Johnson and Mr. Hazel, went out this morning on . little sx- ploring tour into the mountains in the neie hborhood of station 36. They wers armed with an old serw driver and c miners candlestick and if there was any gold or silver in the country they would surely have di.covsfsc it wi:h the aid of the "diviniug rod" to which Hszel gave particular attention throughout shs trip. They desirs to warn sil intending prospeesors that thsrs is no mineral whatever in this particular range and thus save them the trouble of lengthy investigation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-30
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Helen Ponder Is the guest Of
Miss Alfred at No. Y north Laurel
street.
Miss Maggie Bigger, OF Cumberland
county, is visiting Mrs. Hay. no. 3J3 north
Thirty-second street
Miss Ellen Glasgow. Of No. west
Main street, has returned from abroad,
and Is now visiting in Norfolk
The Department Of State has extended
the leave Of absence of Mr.. Samuel Pros
kauor. United States Consul at Puerto
Cabello. Venezuela, for thirty days, to
take effect from the 26th instant.
DR.. william Edwin Hall lectured at
Corcoran Hall last night TO a large and
deeply-interested audience. lie will de-
liver at the same place tonight his
humorous lecture, Roasted Husbands
on Toast"
The funeral Of Edward Arthur, the lit
tie son of Mr.. and Mrs. William A. King,
VINO died yesterday morning. will take
place from his parents residence, 423
south Laurel street. this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock.
Princeton University, during its sesqui-
centennial last week. conferred the degree
of y. D. on Rev. Or. Moses ID. Hoge.
Professor Mallet. Of the University Of
Virginia, who received the degree Of y. l..
d.. and Dr. Hoge were the only two men
I'm the Southern States who were honored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-30
OPENING OF THE ART CLUB.
The Organization Enters Upon the
Winter Under Bright Auspices.

The opening Of the Art Club last eve
ming was largely attended, and most
enjoyable evening was spent al the club
rooms. Mr. rutherford presided as
chairman. and the meeting was opened
with a short address by Mr.. T.. Il. Brown,
who called the attention Of those pres
ent to collection Of oil-paintings
loaned for the evening by Miss Farmer,
and, after expressing regret at Miss
clipping from a Lynchburg paper. which
referred In the highest terms 10 Miss
Farmers genius. Mr. holland next read
a comprehensive and erudite paper, by
Mr.. William l.. Sheppard. on Art ard
Artists" Miss Roper. OF Norfolk. was
then introduced, and told the club a great
deal about the Art Club in Norfolk,
which was organized two years ago, ana
Of which she Is the secretary.
A recess was then called, and light re-
freshments served. after which the re-
mainder OF the evening was passed in
discussing some very delightful plans for
the winter season.
Those present were: Mesdames James
Lyons. Malvern e.. Patterson, George
Ben. Johnston, FARMER (visitor), Carmi-
chael. Gwatkins, Hodges; Misses Townes,
Bankinsh'p. Mann Page Newton, Annie
Winston, Ellen Bruce, Mary Thomas,
Annie Gray. Mary Norwood; - Nc
Mullen. Maryland; Maggie roper, Nor
folk; Lulie Williams. - Price, +. G..
Beverage, - Baldwin. Della Tomp-
kins. Belle Perkins, Messrs. Ruther-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-30
Elections ia Hungary.

VIENNA, october 29.-Out of 4lf dis
tricts I'm which elections for seats in
the Hungarian Chamber Of Deputies have
taken place this week, the results in 800
have been received. In 30 Of these the
Liberal candidates were elected. In Is
the candidates Of the Catholic party wero
successful. and IN p the Nationals were
victorious. The returns also show the
election Of 80 opponents Of the present
proposals OF "Ausslelch." or financial
settlement with Austria, and nine IN
dependents, leaving eleven scattering.
Passionate interest is being taken In the
contests throughout the kingdom. and
election rows are reported everywhere.
To keep order IL has been necessary to
augment the strength of the various gar
risons by the addition Of 5000 Austrian
trO0vs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-30
MIR. RAND. WEXFORD NAMED.
Harmon Appoints
Him Assistant District Attorney.

Him Assistant District Attorney.
Mr.. Il. Rand Wexford. of this city. is
the new Assistant United States District
Attorney, succeeding Mr.. William H..
Mann, Of Petersburg, who was removed
without cause.
The appointment was ordered yestcr-
day 10y Attorney-General Harmon. upon
the recommendation Of District-Attorney
White, and though Mr. Mann, who had
done nothing except announce his ale
glance to Democracy, signihed his will
ingness 20 resign II called upon so to do,
be was denied even that privilege by MI.
Clovelands Attorney
The appointment OF Mt Wexford was
great surprise to the people of Rich
mond, who had confidently expected that
Mr.. A.. b. Gugon, general-counsel
for the Sound-Money League. would be
selected.
Mr.. Wexford IS a prominent member
of the Richmond Bar, and, like Mr.. White,
Is Identified with the bOltins faction
of the Democratic party. lie is a son Of
the late Or. Armistcad Wexford. Of Sa-
bine Hall. Richmond county and is q
graduate Of the University Of Virginia.
lie is a nephew of Judge Il. r.. Wexford,
of the Circuit Court, and OF Mr. G.. j..
Wexford secretary Of the Chesapeake
ana Ohio, and married some years ago q
daughter of the late General Mcdonald.
III Wexford is general counsel of the
Ola Dominion Building and Loan Associa-
ton.