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The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
With STRYCHlIHE
William TinmOns Ends His OWn
Life.
FOUND DEAD IN HIS HOUSE AND
BED.

Had Threatened Self Destruction for
Long Time Past Uudressed, Went to
Bed and Took the Fatal Dose in
Cup of AIiIk-Found by His Wife at IL
O'clock Last Night.
Portland has another case of suicide.
William Timmons, the veteran teanster
ended his life some time last night or
yesterday afternoon by stryohnine poison
ing. just when he commi tied the deed is
unknown.
Mrs. Timmons, his wife, works in
bakery and when she loft home at II
o o'clock yesterday m orning, her husband
had gone out. When she returned to her
home at SO Elm street at II O'Clock last
night she found her husband
DEAD IN HIS BED
and his body stone cold, showing that he
had been dead some hours. 1t is probable
that the deed was done sometime late in
the afternoon or early in the evening, as
Timmons, had undressed and lay down.
Beside his bed she found small bottle
containing whitish powder and
cup filled with milk. The body showed
signs Of suffering and commissions and
the muscles were drawn badly.
Mrs. Timmons was of course Mortified
and
SUMMONED HELP
as quickly as possible.
Coroner f. l., Littlefeld was notified
and Undertaken Rich summoned. When
Mr.. Littlefeld arrived, he at once began
an Investigation to determine the cause
of death, and an examination of the
powder by the bedside and the conyHlsed
appearance of the body, clearly indicated
that strychnine had been used by the, un-
fortunate man to produce death.
The bottle still contained about ten
grains Of the fatal drug, while in the cup
Of milk was,a quantity of the drug show
ing that
THE FATAL DOSE
had been taken in this way. The coroner
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
Some years ago Mr.. Timmons was hit
on the head by snow slide, and ever
since has shown q tendency to mental
derangemept, and mas often threatened
to the end, which he has now accomplished.
The bottle of poison which he procured
was one which is used as sample, used
80 send to doctors and druggists, and it
it is thought that he might have obtained
it in some way, surreptioiously from Gil
son S drug store. where he was accustomed
to loaf great deal. He was SO years old
and leaves a widow and son Charles
Timmons, who is the well known hack
man.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
BRADS TREETS REPORT.
Not Much Sign of Booming Spring
Trade.
man.

New York, February S.-Bradstrsets
tomorrow will say:
The chapgeable and at times unseason-
able weather has continued to unfavor-
ably influence the distribution of general
merchandise the past week and jobbsrs
do not anticipate heavy spring trade.
Failures throughout the United States
this week are 271, compared with ga
in the corresponding week of 1896. Ex-
ports of wheat (tiour included as wheat)
from both coasts of the United States
this week, show marked falling Off,
not only from the total week ago, but
compared with the totals for the conclud-
ing weeks in February in four preoedir~
years.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
Ting s.

. There are Outings and Outings
that is to say there are great many
kinds and qualities. Now there is the
Vicuna Outings--which, by the way.
is the correct thing-the Sanatory
Elannels-the English and Cinder.
ella Flannellettes-th the Teazle
Downs and the cotton Elder Downs,
all Outings Of different weaves and
qualities.
They are used for many purposes by
men, women and children-night shirts
for nen---skirts and gowns for women
land for children they can be used in
many different ways as every mother
knows.
Ours is an immense stock--no kind
of Outing, of any color or at any price
that isn't in it.
The prices are Sc, IOc, IL Lee
to 18c yard.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29

ourselves behind the position taken by
Great Britain that Armenia is too far a
way, and she could not prevent Armen-
no doubt, true position for England to
take 1t would be difficult for England
to interfere. This island lies right at
our shores, and few hours will carry
US across to Havana. tWhatever, Mr..
Sherman concluded, "may be the result
of the adoption of this measure, I desire
to take my share of the responsibility
for 1t. And, with confidence in the
Judgment OF the Almighty Ruler of the
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
CHILDREN OF MAINE.
The Pine Tree State Club Celebrates at
Boston.

Boston, February 28.-The Pine Tgee
State club, tonight, held it's second
Ladies' Night" of the season. 1t in
cluded reception, banquet and enter
tainment, and was given at the Brun-
swick. 1t was very informal and
patriotic. In the absence of Dana Estes.
Vice President Prentiss Cummings did
the honors. The guests were the families
of the members. About one bundled
people were present. The post prandial
exercises were innocent of oratory. Some
down east artists read and sang the
efforts of down east authors, which was
the best possible sort of entertainments
for down east audience. The following
took part: Miss Caroline Foye, Miss
Harriet A. Shaw and Miss Ruth c. Long.
Ex-Gov. Long and Gen. Martin wero
among the guests
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29

territory of the United States.
Be it further resolved, that the Presi-
dent is hereby requested to interpose his
friendly offices with the Spanish govern
ment for the recognition Of the indepen-
dence of Cupa.
Resolved further. That the friendly
offices of the United States should be
offered by the President to the Spanish
government for the recognition of the in
dependence of Cuba.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
ATTLE TO THE COWARDs
Sufferings In Armenia.

Washington, February 2S.-A telegram
received by Secretary Olney from Minis
ter Terril1 at Consrantinople tells of the
great distress in Armenia. Mr.. Terrill
says the inhabitants of Zeitoun and vi
cinity are suffering from rayages of small
pox and other diseases and want of food.
Relief expeditions are fitted out as fast
as possible. Progress is slow and unoer-
tain because the valleys are deep in mud
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29

Secretary Lamont today approved the
plans recommended by the board of engi-
neers, for the construction Of the new
bridge across the East River from New
York to Brooklyn. Plans as approved
provide that the minimum height of the
structure shall be 1876 feet i'll the centre
at mean high tide, and for a distance of
300 feet on each side Of the centre. The
pier beads are to be III feet high.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
Secretary Olney received a cable

Secretary Olney received a cable today
from Mr. Manion, lifted States consular
agent at Johannesburg, South African
republic, saying that the Transvaal gov
ernmenG shows every disposition to treat
American prisoners considerably, and is
friendly toward oil United States official
representatives. Hammond and other
American prisoners are awaiting legal
proceedings.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29

The House judiciary committee agreed
to and ordered fayorably reported, a bill
to abolish the fee system as to the e United
States district attorneys and marshals
and substitute therefor stated salaries.
The measure fixes the salaries in Maine:
district attorney $500; marshal, $4,000.
One OF more district attorneys are au-
thorized when public interest requires,
and marshals are allowed, when neces-
sary, to appoint assistants or deputies.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
IN MhNLEY'S CITY.
Gen. Winfield S. Choate Named by Repub-
Iicans for Mayor.

Augusta, February 2s.-At a largely
attended Republican caucus. held this
evening, Winfield Scott Choate was nom
mated Republican candidate for mayor
by aoolamation.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29

The House naval committee today be-
gan the consideration of the naval appro-
priation bill as reported by the sub-com-
mittee The only item of general inter-
est agreed upon today was the section au-
thorizing an increase in the enlisted
force by 1000 seamen and 800 marines.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
WITH A CRASH.
A Balustrade Gives Way and Kills and
Injuries.

Fall River, February 2S.-During a
game of polo at the Casino rink tonight,
a balustrade OF the gallery gave way and
one hundred and fifty boys and men fell
headlong into the rink, fifty feet, four
are injured and one is dead. Two others
are reported dead.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
STARS And STRIPES
Did Not Stop a Spanish Searching
Party
FROM RANSACKING THE BOSTON
SCHOONER s.NAVARINO."

They Were in Search of Two DESERVING
Marines-Kept Swivel Gun Trained ON
the Yankee all the Time-The Sailor
Roys Would Have Liked to Have Had
AGO at the Cowards If They Had Been
Armed.
Boston, February 2S.-Chief Mate Prit-
ohard of the Boston schooner Nayarino,
gives the following account of the stop
page and seacrh of the schooner by the
Spanish gunboat
"We left Manzanilla, Cuba, in oh arge
Of a Spanish pilot, Sunday afternoon
about half way between Manzanilla and
Cape Cruz. A small Spanish war vessel
came down on us. Our pilot ordered us
to set our colors as she approaching ves-
sci had trained swivel gun ON us. We
accordingly set the
STARS AND STRIPES
and dropped anchors A boat was lowered
from the gunboat, and with second
lieutenant, pilot and two armed Spanish
marines and oarsmen. rowed to our yes.
sell, the first of the four persons coming
on board and going to Captain Warner.
None of US could understand Spanish,
and the native pilot of the Nayarino,
acted as interpreter We asoertained that
the party was in search of two Spanish
marines, who had deserted from the gun
boat, and were thought to be on board
our schooner They proceeded to search
the vessel, and remained about half an
hour.
When they left, they took our pilot and
held two hours conversation with him
on board the gunboat When the pilot
returned. he did not vouohsafe any infor-
nation as to the conversation which had
transpired between them. We could not
get the name of the war vessel or the
lieutenant. The swivel gun was trained
on us, while we anchored. Had we an
old brass cannon and few rifies, we felt
as il we should have given
B ATTLE TO THE COWARDS
no matter at what cost. 1t would be
well to warn all captains of American
vessels, leaving Cuban port, to compel
the Spanish authorities at whatever port
they should happen to be loading, to
search the vessel the night previous to
departure, SO as to protect the crew on
board the vessel and also the latter from
being stopped, searched and detained by
Spanish vessels in seacrh of deserters.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29

That our sale of 100 pairs Ladies'
full regular made fast black
richelieu ribbed Or plain COT
TON HOSE at ~ 4 On
takes place Satur- IL III
day morning at
$50
Ii you want some, and of
course you do, better be here as
near that time as possible.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29

and almost impossible while the noun
taips are filled with snow.
The English vioe-consul at Zeitoun has
sent relief to Harpoot and procured an
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
PAINE FURNITURE Co.
A8 CANAL STREET, BOSTON.

he sceatber today
is l51cslp to be
fair.
T<ODAY you can get
Il two or three fine
quality hand
some Neckties for about
the price of one. Two or
three beautiful new Scarfs
for what you'd ordinarily
pay for a single one.
"A lucky stroke of buy
ing brings these ties to
us to-day at far below
the actual value. We
have decided to forego
the profit on them and
turn them over to you as
a trade S t i m u ator.
They're from one of the
most exclusive makers
Of high class neckwear
in New York. They're
cut from the newest and
choicest spring silks.
They are in Teck Knot
, and graduated Four-in-
hand shapes, light and
dark colors, greys and
pure white. They are &C.
tually worth soc, 75c and
SI.oo a piece and our
price to-day is 2ec.
1t is unquestionably
the Necktie Bargain of
the season.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
THE WEATHER.

day night; northerly to westerly winds.
Washington. February 2S.-Foreoast for
Saturday for New England: Cloudy; un-
setted weather with rain: solwly fal ling
temperature; easterly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
CAPITAL GLEANINGs.

The treasury gold reserve at the close
o. business today was $122, 244, 229; the
Withdrawals for the day were 81. 25S, 700.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
Local Weather Report.

Local Weather Report.
Portland, February 2s.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
8a. m.-Barometer. 80. 9a2 thermometer,
30.2; dew point, 30; humidity, 96;
wind. NV; velocity, 49, weather, cloudy.
SD. m.-Barometer, 29. 975: thermo,ne-
wind, S; velocity A. weather, cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer, $40; maxi
mum thermometer, 40 O; minimum ther-
Inometer, $40; maximum velocity wind
10. SW; total precipitation, 0.
Weather Observation.
The Agricultural Department. Weather
bureau for yesterday, February ss,
AIKEN at p. H., meridian time. the OBJ
servations for each station being given in
this order: Temperature, direction of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 4s degrees, SW, cloudy; New
York, 46 degrees, SE, cloudy; Phliadel-
phia, SO, degrees, s, cloudy; Washing
ton, 4S degrees, NE, train: Albany. 46
degrees, S, ofoudy: Buffalo, 40 degrees,
W, cloudy; Detroit, SO degrees, NE,
cloudy; Chicago, 80 degrees. N. clear; ST.
Paul, 2s degrees. NE, cloudy; Huron,
Dak., 2S degrees, Sc, snow; Bismarck,
8 degrees, NE, snow; Jacksonville, &c de-
greees, SW. clondy.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
DIR. E. 3. REED

scientific and magnetic healer, 1I3 Free st.
corner OF Oak street. Portland. Me-. treats all
consultation free. Office hours m a. M to
IL NJ, p. m. to 8 p. m jan8dtf
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29

There's plenty of rea-
son for the fact that the
Basement is selling more
than double the quantity
of glassware than it ever
So d before. Better
glass ware and cheaper.
Prettier styles, and prices
about half.
This new glassware
comes to US straight from
the Pittsburg and Glass.
port factories and we
distribute it at the merest
margin above the mill
pri c e. And such a
splendid stock of it is
here. Every new shape
close copies of the best
foreign and domestic
cut. IF you don't know
of the wonderful improve
ment that's been made
in the manufacture of
pressed glassware
glimpse at our Basement
stock will astonish you a
bit.
Feather Busters and
Willow Clothes Hamp-
ers in the Basement
too.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
TOO MUCH RUM.
And Not Blow Was the Cause of
Thomas Early's Death at Rockland.

Rockland, February 2S.-The coroner's
jury in the case of Tomas Early, whose
sudden death occurred Thursday morn
ing, reports that &C ute alcoholism was
the cause. One of the witnesses testified
that Early had drank nearly pint of un-
adulterated alcohol the previous day in
addition to other strong drinks.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29

Boston, Feb
ruary 9S-Lo-
cal forecast
for Saturday:
Cloudy with
rain /; prob
ably chang
ing to snow
furries dur
Ing the after
noon or night
Colder Satur-
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-29
Ez FIRE AT MECHANIC FALLS.

The Firemen Were at Ball and Quickly
Got Down to Business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-17
By O'Neal, Lunt & Strauss, Auctioneers.
TRUsTEES SALE OF HOUSEA AND LOT

By virtue of deed of trust executed by
David Lucas and wife, and recorded in deed
book No. 81, page 17S, one of tie laud rec.
ords for the city of Alexandria, and by direc-
tion of the party thereby secured, the under
signed trustees will sell at public auction, in
front of the Royal street entrance to the Mat
ket Building, in the city of Alexandria, Va, OIL
THURSDAY,
July 2, 1896, at - o'clock noon, the follow
ing property: to wit: ALL THAT LOT
OF GROUND with the IMPROVEMENTS
thereon in the city of Alexantria, Virginia
and bounded as follows: Beginning at y point
on the north side Of Oronoco .treet nineteen
feet five inches west Of Royal street and run
ming thence west on Oronoco street nineteen
feet five inches; thence north parallel with
E yal street ninety four feet to an alley SIX
teen feet WIDE thence east parallel with Gro
noco street nineteen feet five inches; and
thence south parallel with Royal street unety-
four feet to the beginning, together with the
use of said alley III common with Others enti.
Il thereto.
Terms of Sale: For cash as 20 20 much of
the purchase money as may be necessary to
pay the c.sts, charges and the expenses of
executing this trust, Including the commis,
sions of the trustees AID the amount due at
the time of sale on account o, The tOnd Sc
cured by said deed of trust, and # the cove
nants in said deed. the same aggregating
$3.50; and the residue of the purchase money
at six months from day of sale, the purchaser
10 give his note for the deferred payment.
which is to bear interest at six per centum
per annum AMI be secured by deed of trust
upon this property sold.
A. W. ARMSTRONG, r,u,4o,s
HARRY YoHE, ! '''e'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-17
VA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE II, 1896.
THE EIGHTH DISTRICT.
A letter from this city to the Fred
ericksburg Lance says:

A letter from this city to the Fred
ericksburg Lance says
The contest for the nomination in the
Eighth Congressional District is ROW
waxing warm, and is attracting 10
little attention among the friends of the
various candidates. Nearly every
county, as we'll as this city, has ie-
vorite son to present to the convention,
which will meet in Alexandria, August
18th.
Those who have publicly made known
their wishes to serve the people and
draw S. 900 year with clear cousci-
ence that they have given value receiv-
ed, are the present incumbent, Hon. T..
E. Meredith, and Messrs. Rlxey, Nc
Cabe, Willard, Anderson, Ashton and
Mushbach. This city has two candi-
dates with divided delegation, while
the two counties of King George ard
SITS ford have one candidate and unit
ed delegation.
Mr.. Meredith has again come up for
nomination and is backed by bis county,
but since it is reported he made some
rash promises two years aeo not to
again run, and since it has lateiy de-
veloped that his county is 50 mixef and
divided on the money question, there
seems to be considerable doubt as to els
ability at this time to pull through.
Mr.. Willard, although a.. avowed
gold man, has openly stated that if
nominated he would abide by and sup
port whatever platform the democrats
adopted at Chicago. He will get the
solid delegation from bis county, and
all with him is quiet and serene.
Loudoun comes this time with but
one candidate, and if reports are true
very badly separated set of demo-
Gratis.
MIR. Rixey seems to be in better trim
than any of his opponents. He not
only has an enthusiastic support from
his own county, but has considerable
following in other sections of the dis
trict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-17
Your Boy Wont Live a Month.

So Mr.. Gilman Brown, of "a Mill
street, South Gardner, Mass, was told
by the doctors. His son had Lung
trouble, following Typhoid Malaria,
and he spent three hundred and
seventy five dollars with doctors, who
finally gave him up, saying: "Your boy
wont live month"; He tried DR..
Kings New Decov"ry and few bot
ties restored him to health aud enabled
him to go to work perfectly well man.
He says he owes his present good health
% the use of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
aad knows it to be the best in the world
for Lung trouble. Trial bottles free at
Ernest l.. Aliens Drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-17
For Over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELI-TRrED REMEDY
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years IS millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success, 1t soorhes the child, softens the gums,
aliays all pain. cures wind collie, and is the
best ,cmedy for Diarrhea. Is pleasant to the
TASTE Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world, Twenty cents bottle. Its value
is incalculable Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
iau17 eod&w1yr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-17
LETTER FROM FAIRFAX.
of Alcyandria Gazctte.

lC0rrf Spondcncc ot Alexandra Gazette.
BUSH HILL, June 17-Miss Lucy
Ba1roi., who spent some four or five
weeks at The home of her parents, in
West End, and gri atty enjoyed her visit
10 them, and also to her many friends
VINO were glad to see her again, left for
Loudouu county last Saturday, where
she will spend the summer with her
married sister. Her bright, sunny face
will be missed here as in days gone by
aud not more SO than by those who
were most intimately associated with
her. Our young friend will, however,
return this fall 10 her fathers home to
attend the public school in West End.
A number of amateurs from Alexan.
dria will give an entertainment to-mor-
row evening, the 18th, at Hearst Hall,
rear Pohick Church, called 'Mother
Goose Jinclen for the benefit of said
church. Fom what we can learn every
one will he we'll repaid by attending on
the evening named as the entertain
meut will, it is said, be exceptionally
coed.
We are glad to see again the familiar
face of one as 10 days Of yore, and refer
with special pleasure to Miss Dixie Lake
Of Fauquier county, who is on sn ex-
teoded visit to her cousin in West Euc,
Mr.. James NJ, Rixey, who was one OF
Fauquier's most substantial citizens.
Such as these are valuable acqui-
stion to any community.
Mr.. j. E. King, who has been in the
employ OF the Southern Railway Com
pany for the past four years as telegraph
operator at Ma!icw station, and made
many friends during the time by his
gentlemanly hearing, has resigned that
position to accept Que on the electric
railroad from Alexandria to Washing
ton and also Mount Vernon. His office
will be in the first named city. Mr.. H.
V. Kelly has taken the position held
by Mr.. King as day operator, while Mr..
Calvin Jott, from f;ideburn station, has
the night place. This will be supplied
by snother operator.
Miss Fannie Weadon, near Franconia
station, hiss gone on q few weeks visit
10 her sister, Mrs, j. Lambert, Hear
Farmwellsta ion, in Loudoun county,
and was accompanied by her three lit
lie nephew-, sons of Mr.. Lambert. We
trust she may have pleasant outing.