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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
OXFORD COUNTY coURy.
Some Cases Stockholders Tried Out on
Their Merits One Divorce.

South Paris. Oct lin the Oxford
supreme court. today. the famous Ok
ford fiowage case of Wardwell VS.. Rob
inson Manufacturing Co.. was referred.
Judge Walton brought the first suit by
Otisfield and Judge Fosters decision
was for the defendant 1t was brought
again by Wardwell in the oxford su-
preme court, and after weeks trial.
the jury disagreed and the court an
nounced that an attempt to influence
the jury by a circular containing ex-
cluded testimony had been made Large
interests are involved
The important damage suit of Moore
and Wheeler against Austin of Nor
way. injured by ditch across the
street caving in. was settled. In the
equity suit of York against the Odd
Fellows Mutual Relief Association,
where the plaintiff loaned money. took
a life insurance policy for security and
paid the assessments till death. and
claimed the amount of the policy. the
decision gave him the amount loaned.
interest, assessments, and the rest to
the heirs.
Bessie A. Carver was divorced from
James |. Carver of oxford, for adultery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15

Sketch Of Popular Man Well known by All
River and Seaiaring Men.

Captain Anthony Sprague one Of Gar
diners Oldest and best known citizens
died at his home on Neal street. Tues
day evening,at o'clock. Capt. Sprague
for the last few years has been in poor
health and a short time ago. went to
the hospital at Portland for treatment
A surgical operation was performed
and at first 1t was thought that he
would recover. He returned home. last
Saturday, and since then failed rapidly
until death called him away.
Mr.. Sprague was born in Gardiner,
February IA. 1888, and has always made
that city his home. When a hoy he
learned the carpenters trade with his
father. and worked at this for some
time, until he decided to try a sailors
life His first trip was in 1856 on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
ANOTHER SMASH UP.
Again Freight Train No. 81 is Oeraiied Above
Dresden Station.

Richmond. Oct. 14.-tSpeciaD.-
Freight train No. 81, Conductor o. w
Clements and Engineer Sturtevant.
took its turn at a smashup. tonight.
choosing the same time and almost the
same place of the recent accident, just
above the campground in this town.
1t is said that the train broke apart
as before in three sections. The rear
one was stopped and the middle one
crashed into the head section A
wrecking train from Brunswick. Con-
ductor Dolan, and one from Water
vile. Conductor Laselle. are at work
and will have the track clear before
morning.
Some six or eight empty freight cars
are piled up on the track No one was
hurt.
Train No. % is stalled at Iceboro, and
the Accommodation train came down
and took the mall express and passen-
gers TO Waterville.
The Pullman. train No. 2, went
around by the way of Lewiston for the
second time within month Train II
was delayed here some time by the
wreck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
THE BANCROFT
Will Not Force Her Way
Through the 0ardane||es.
Authority for This is the President
Of the United States.
However, Turkey Must Explain Destruction Of
American Missions.

Washington, Oct 1.-THE little dis
patch boat Bancroft of the United
States navy has not been ordered to
force passage through the Dardanel-
les, with or without foreign aid. This
can be stated on the direct authority
Of the President Of the United States.
There is no doubt that the Bancroft is
going straight to Constantinople, as
soon as Minister Terrell makes a re-
quest upon Admiral Selfridge for her
services as a guard boat. He is bound
to have some answer from Turkey in
regard to the destruction of American
missions in Harpoot and Marash be-
fore the next Presidential message goes
to Congress.
There is abundant information to the
effect that this government intends to
collect the Harpoot Marash and other
indemnities before Congress meets. The
Corinto incident between Great Britain
and Nicaragua being adopted as a pre-
cedcnt, admiral Selfridge might seize
the customs of Smyrna until the proper
amount is collected and. in the opinion
of some of the prominent naval officers
here, the admiral will employ his fleet
for that purpose. unless apologies and
indemnity. are forthcoming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
Winthrop. Street Quartet
NATIONAL LIBERAL FEDERATION
Expresses Regret at Rosebey's Resisnatio
-labouchere Laughs at Federation.

London. Oct. 1.-THE executive COM
mittee of the National Liberal Fedora
ton spent this afternoon discussing the
situation. The committee issued n
statement expressing profound regret
at Lord Rosebery's withdrawal from
the leadership of the Liberal party and
making public recognition of his lord
ships signal services as prime minis
ter and leader under circumstances of
unusual difficulty. The committee. in
us statement, recognizes the fact tina
Lord Rosebery's action in resigning
was due to desire on his part to pro-
mote unity in Tie Liberal ranks. and
reJoices to know that the party will
continue to benefit by their late lead
er's characer, ability and enthusiasm.
The social reform committee decided.
in view of the public feeling touching
personal questions, not to call a meet
ing of the federation at present.
Henry Labouchere. editor of Truth.
in an article in that journal voicing the
sentiments of the Radical members of
the House of Commons and supporters
OF Sir VIM Harcourt writes: Nobody
cares brass farthing what the Ma
tional Liberal Federation may saw or
do on any subject. The federation is
extinct as a factor in the Liberal
party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15

steamer r. f. Secor, Capt. Beck, run
ming between the kennebec and Boston
going as deck hand. but latter being
promoted to the berth of mate. In 1SG1
he shipped as mate in the stern wheeler
Union. This craft was later sold to the
government as transport steamer,ano
her to Annapolis,
He soon after became baggage mas
ter on the Eastern Queen of the Boston
and Kennebec Steamboat Line.
The City of Bath was commanded by
him for one year on the kennebec and
when it was sold and entered in the
Banks expedition he commanded her
in the government service In 20 and sc
he commanded the tugboat City OF
Lynn. He brought the tugs Stella and
Charlie Lawrence from Philadelphia to
Bath for the kennebec Steam Towage
Company, also the steamer Jesse b.,
from Bridgeport, and which he com
manded in 1887, running from this river
to Portland for one season, her only
one.
He run on the steamer Islander from
Gardiner to Boothbay Harbor for six
remainder as captain, he having to give
up this position. this season, before it
closed, on account of i'll health. Be
sides this he had been in command of
steamers on the Boston and st. Johns,
Boston and Bangor. and the Daniel
Webster, running between Baltimore
and the South
There is hardly a man who has had
any connection with steamboating in
this vicinity but what knew Capt. An
thony Sprague and will he deeply grieved
to hear of his death.
Capt. Sprague was connected with
the Gardiner police force for the last
II years In 1884. when Joseph Siphers
was city marshal. Mr. Sprague served
some time as special policeman. Wher
Z. e. Norton was elected city marshal
the next year. he Went on the night
watch and held this for four years, the
remaining three years he being APP
pointed deputy marshal. He has also
held this position under Marshal Drake
and did until his death. During the
summer he was excused from this po-
sition to enable him to tend TO his
steamboating but as soon as he came
off the boats. he went onto the force
All the officers with whom he has been
connected, speaks of him in the highest
of terms and his death casts a deep
gloom over them.
In 1879, Captain Sprague was married
to Mary T.. Hatch, who survives him.
as does one adopted daughter. The
funeral will be held. Friday afternoon.
at 2 O'Clock. The interment will be in
Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
Reports Of Officers at State Sunday School
Convention At Saco.

Saco. Oct. 1.-THE annual convention
Of the Maine State Sunday School AS
ISOLATION was continued, today. The
forenoon session opened with devo-
tional exercises. followed by three
minute talks by the superintendent
and teachers on the subject. How can
Sunday School be Made More Effec-
tive?" President b. G. Jordan of AL
fred, gave an address. and then fol-
lowed the annual reports
The report of Secretary Rev. B. p.
Snow of Yarmouth. showed that the
outlook is promising for the organiza-
ton. He said that the old Sunday
school membership in Maine is Toe, 600.
including the Catholic Sunday schools.
He especially compIimented the
thoroughness of the system of teaching
in Catholics Sunday schools. OF the
total population of Maine, he said. less
than one person in every six attends
Sunday schools
Rev. I. F. Millett of Gorham, gave
his report as field worker. Addresses
by Treasurer f. S. Everett and others
followed
Rev, DIR. Smith Baker of Boston, de-
livered an address at the State Sunday
school convention, this afternoon. N. S.
Greet of Somerville. Mass, gave an illus
trated address. The graduating exercises
of the Normal class followed. with an adj
dress by Rev. DR.. c. w. Gallagher. pres
ident of the Maine Wesleyan seminary.
The services this evening. We're held in
Pavilion church: Blackboard exercises
were shown by n. S. Greet of Somerville
and an address was delivered by Rev DR.
Smith Baker, of Boston. The convention
will close, tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
DISCOVERED IN TIME.
A Burning Out Chimney at Richmond. Nearl,
Causes Serions Fire.

Richmond, Oct. 14-(SpeciaD.- Chin
ney burning out made things lively for n
time at the residence of w. S. Voter on
Chestnut street. Tuesday evening When
Mrs. Voter started the fire to get supper
the SCOT in the chimney ignited the latter
becoming so hot that the wood work
about the chimney broke out into blaze
Mr.. Voter. whose arrival was timely.
found his Wife in IA state of CONSERVATION
when he reached home. The fire was
soon extinguished and the usual order of
the house restored. Mr.. Voter congratu-
lates himself upon reaching home in time
to prevent what might have been de-
structive blaze.
The annual meeting of the Free Bap-
fist Society was held. Monday evening
The pastor. Rev. F. w. Churchill. was in
vited to remain another year. The finan-
cial affairs of the society are said to be
in a prosperous condition.
j. NJ Curtis has opened a meat market
on Main street, and c. =. Haley has
opened fish market in the Royal build
ing.
The apple crop is abundant George
MOODY Is said to have recently picked Is
bushels from one tree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
CROCKETT HAS SKIPPED.
Spent Several Days in Hiding in Richmond
and Then Skipped That Town.

Richmond. Oct. 4.-(SpeciaD.-Dr. l.. G
Crockett of Lewiston, who is charged
with performing a criminal operation or
Miss Mabel Howard of that city. result
ing in her death, Tuesday night, spent
several days in this town in hiding, as
has already been exclusively told in the
kennebec Journal
Monday night. and staid at a hotel here
till Thursday morning, when he was
driven across country to the eastward
by the hotel proprietor. who simply acted
as the driver of the team for him.
His personal appearance during his
stay here was very decidedly changed, he
shaving off his prominent side whiskers
and changing his hat for a cap.
He is said to have claimed that he was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
BOTH MEN JUMPED
As Big colon Engine Left the Iron at Bid
deford. Wednesday.

Biddeford, Oct. 1A-One of the Bos-
ton & Names new 90-ton freight loco
embankment at the Biddeford Western
Division station, this afternoon. The
engine was drawing IS freight cars
from the Saco yard. and the accident
was due to a misplaced switch. The
engineer reversed his engine and then
he and the fireman jumped. The loco
motive went it's length from the turn
table toward a dwelling and it's wheels
were buried in the sand. Wrecking
crews from Portsmouth, Portland and
Boston are working all night to get her
back on the rails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE barometer
has fallen slowly in the Central valleys
and New England. and rapidly near Lake
Superior: risen rapidly north of Montana
and the Dakotas and slowly west of the
Rocky mountains. 1t is highest over Wy
oming and lowest east of New England.
The temperature has risen slowly in the
Central valleys and upper Lake region.
1t Is cooler in the extreme Northwest.
Showers have prevailed during the day
in New England, middle Atlantic states
and Texas. where cloudy weather con
tinues. 1t is generally clear. tonight,
throughout the Lake region and thence
southwark to the east Gulf coast The
indications are that fair weather will con-
tinue from the Mississippi eastward to
the middle and south Atlantic coasts. ana
that the weather will clear in New Eng
land and New York. preceded by showers
near the coast.
Signals are displayed on the coast at
Narragansett and Woods Holl sections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
RATHER POOR RACES.
Crowd at South Norridsewcck Get Little
Sport for Their Money.

South NorridgeWock. Oct. A-The
attendance at the races, today, was
somewhat better than yesterday. The
races were poor, there being but three
starters in each class. The 233 class,
purse 500. was won by Spinster. b. M.
by Gen. Withers. e. A. Webber owner
Much excitement was caused by the
action of the owner of Dandy. who won
one heat but was drawn. Best time,
2.3SA. The 2.20 class, purse 800, Cylex,
CHI. S., by Nelson, Smith of Arson, own
er. first; Gypsey Boy. b. g.. by Charlie
Wilkes, Libby, Hartland. owner, sec
ond; Lenore, b. M, Deering of Hart
land. owner, third; best time, 2.31N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
THE GIRL is DEAD.
Sad Ending Of An Unfortunate
Affair at Lewiston.
Mabel Howard Dies from Alleged
Criminal Operation.
The Doctor Long Since Skipped and Present
Whereabouts Are Unknown.

Lewiston, Oct IA coroner's jury
has been summoned to inquire into the
cause of the death of Miss Mabel
Howard, who died, Tuesday night, af-
ter an illness alleged to have been due
to a criminal operation. The post-mor-
TEN examination was conducted, this
afternoon. The county attorney and
police are working on the case
At the coroner's inquest held. this
evening. over the body of Miss Mabel
Howard who died. Tuesday night from
the effects, it is claimed of a criminal
operation, the jury decided that the
woman came to her death from blood
poisoning induced by criminal opera
ton performed upon her body. and then
adjourned until morning to complete
their verdict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
Nervous

People find just the help they so much
need, in Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t fur
nishcs the desired strength by puri-
flying, vitalizing and enriching the
blood, and thus builds up the nerves,
tones the stomach and regulates the
whole system. Read this:
81 want to praise Hoods Sarsaparilla.
My health run down, and had the grip.
After that, my heart and nervous system
were badly affected, so that could not do
my own work. Our physician gave me
some help, but did not cure. decided
to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. Soon could
do all my own homework. have taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
Fl. q. BARKER,
Corner Hat and Fur Store,
GARDINER. NE.
octl2.d1W
GARDINER REPUBLICANS
Have a Grand Parade and Rousing
Meeting at the Opera House.
The Mckinley and Hobart Royal Bengal zou.
ayes Grand Success.

Gardiner, Oct. 4.-(SpeciaD.-The Nc
kinley and Hobart Royal Bengal Zou-
ayes made their first appearance, this
evening, and it was characterized in ev-
cry sense as a great success. At about
40. the Zouaves, headed by the Republic
can Drum Corps and in the uniforms of
red: white and blue, started from City
nan, marched down Church street to Wa
ter street. down and back to the Evans
house corner. where the Republican flag
was thrown to the breeze amid cheers
from the crowd, and display Of fire.
street, back and into the Opera house.
During the march the street was bril-
liantly Lighted by tar barrels colored fire
cheered from the time it started Until it
arrived at the hall by the large crowd
which lined the street.
In the hall there was large crowd of
both men and women. who seemed to be
much pleased by the hearty applause
v.hisd greeted each speaker. on the
IL L; Staples Esq, of Augusta. E. NJ
Thompson of Augusta. W. D. Whitney
l hSa,' Ma Major J. W. Berry and W.; C. A.
Mckinley and Hobart Club, introduced
Hon. j. S. Maxcy. our representative
elect as chairman of the meeting. who
lows:
Selection, Winthrop. Street Quartet
ADDRESS, Major j. w. Berry
Address, w. D. Whitney ESQ
Selection, Winthrop Street Quarter
Address, +. L. Staples, Esq. Augusta
Address Z. NJ Thompson ESQ. Augusta
Selection, Winthrop Street Quartet
Address, w G. Atkins ESQ
The quartet rendered some very fine
selections and the speakers. in very brief
speeches, explained the present standing
OF our country. and how much need there
was for the Republicans working for the
election of Mckinley and Hobart at the
next November election. to place it in its
proper place. Surely the club must feel
proud OF the way 1t started out, and its
future success is vouchsafed for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15

At the time that Bryan spoke In Bath.
Marshal kittridge arrested son OF
Mayor James p. Baxter of Portland. The
lege students who. it was feared. had
come down here to disturb the meeting.
he. at the time. having given the police
ing him under arrest. Later in the even
ing, he was released by order of Mayor
Bibber, The affair caused a considerable
amount OF talk. some people taking sides
with the students and many with the po-
lice. 1t is understood that at the time
the arrest was made. Marshal Kittridge
waS-threatened with trouble and on SAT-
mate of young Baxter informed the En-
terprise that there were possibilities that
Mayor Baxter may bring a suit for false.
Imprisonment. 1t is said that he felt
very badly about the affair.-Rath En-.
terprise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
MAINE FEDERATION
Of Womens' Literary Clubs in
Session at Portland.
Fully 1000 Members and Friends So
journi ng in the Forest City.
Business Meeting, Wednesday -Reception in
City Hall in the Evening.

Portland Oct. 1.-THE State Fedora
ton of Womans' Literary Clubs met
here, today, for its annual convention
There is a great attendance. about 3OC
delegates and guests being present from
nearly all the principal towns of the
State Besides the delegates there are
several hundred members of State
clubs and friends taking this occasion
TO visit the city. 50 that there are near
ly 1000 visiting women in Portland.
The opening business session was held
in the Second Advent church. this after
noon. In the absence of the president
Mrs. Dowst, and vice president. Mrs.
Hunt. Mrs. Helen Coffin Beedy was
chosen to preside The address of wei
come was given by Mrs Frank b.
Clarke. president of the Womens' Liter
AIRY Union of Portland. The rest Of the
session was devoted To reports of com
nittees. officers and clubs. There are
now 81 clubs belonging to the Fedora
ton and reports from all show that
they are carrying on their literary
work with much enthusiasm.
During the early part of the evening
many social dinners We're given. the
principal one being the entertainment
of the officers at the Congress Square
hotel In City hall. tonight recep-
ton was held in honor of the executive
board Of the State Federation with Mrs.
Abbie Goold WooIson and Miss Amy
Morris Romans of Boston There was
a great attendance. filing the hall to
its utmost capacity. The orchestra
played during the evening and refresh
ments We're served by the young ladies
of the Portland Clubs. The meetings
viii continue tomorrow and Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
NEW YORK SUPREME COURT
Rules that ''NationaI Democratic Party" i.
All Right for the Ticket.

Brooklyn. Oct. 1.-THE appellate divi-
sion of the supreme court. sitting here
today. decided that the National Demo-
cratic party has the right to use that
be an infringement on the regular Demo-
cratic partys right On this point the
court was divided. Presiding Justice
Brown and Justices Bradley and Hatch
ruled in favor of the National Demo-
Gratis. Justices Cullen and Bartlett dis
sented and ruled in favor of the regular
Democrats. holding that the latter have
cratic On the other point. whether the
nominations of the National Democrats
are party nominations. the court is
unanimous in deciding that, they are.
handed down, 1t was arranged by tele-
phone to have the case taken up on APP
peal by the court of appeals at Albany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
UNDER A CLOUD.
Baptists Warned to Have Nothing to Do With
Rev. W. n. S. Lowell.

Biddeford, Oct. 4.-Rev. Walter NJ. S.
Lowell. having recently terminated his
passionate of the church at North Kenne-
bunk. under unpleasant conditions, the
State Baptist officials have sent to the
UNCONVENTIONAL papers for publication a
notice warning churches against estab-
fishing pastoral relations with him. Rev
Mr.. Lowell was deposed from the Baptist
but was reinstated by a close vote in the
York Baptist Association at North Ken
nebunk. year laterl He is not now in
this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
FIRE At NORTH vAsSALBORO.
Thomas Baiieniine Loses His Barn and Con
tents The Cause is Unknown.

North Nassalboro. Oct. 14-(Special.)
The barn OF Thomas Ballantine. one
half mile from this village toward East
Eassalboro, was destroyed with all its
was about 40 feet square and used for
storing hay. About ten tons were lost
also two horse rakes belonging to Allie
Plummer. Cause unknown. Insured in
Bradley'S agency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15
UNLUCKY 1OPSHAM FAIR.
Stormy Weather Sets it Ahead to Thursday
Friday and Saturday.

Topsham. Oct. 14.-(SpeciaD. Owing
to the bad weather the Topsham fair
has been set forward to Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday. The entire pro-
gramme will be carried out as adver-
tised and with good weather the usual
big crowd will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15

This is the PUREST DRINKING WAT
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
ORGANIC MATTER IN IT. 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath
solid layer of clay which strictly pro-
tectS 1t from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
DRINKING WATER should order PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
One gallon daily per month. ...75cts.
Each extra gallon daily per month. .25cts.
One half gallon daily per month";. .50cts.
Delivered to any part of the city for 80
cents hogshead. or 2. cents barrel for
attended to.
c. r. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-15

Hoods Pills with Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and they have done me much good.
will not be without them. have taken Is
bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla, and through
the blessing of God, it has cured me.
worked as hard as ever the past sum-
mer, and l am thankful to say 1 am
we'll. Hoods Pills when taken with
Hoods Sarsaparilla help very much"
MRS. M. M. MESSENGER, Freehold, Penn.
This and many other cures prove that