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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13

There is one lesson which the trag.
edy at 81. Louis should impress unon
the authorities and the people Of ali
cities, that is, that all electric wiros
should be underground. When the cv.
clone struck st. Louis broken wires II.
stantly became source of special dan.
ger. Their splitting flames were a.
many incendiaries setting fire to build
lngs all over the city and threatened
unlimited destruction of life and .pron.
erty. And while they thus lighted
i nres everywhere, they refused to give
the alarms, obstrncted the path IN the
fireman and left the city In darkness
ior thieves TO plumber. Overhead wires
- nan any CIVILIZED city are an anachor-
nism- They are constant menace r.
the community. They should ne - -
teriy abolished, no matter what il NAV
epst: New York World. 10y
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Silver Coinage in Europe.

There is quite an active European
demand for American silver. 1t comes
from France and Spain chiefly for COIN
age purposes. and the prices that are
being obtained are shade higher than
London quotations. Il appears that
the increasing demands OF France and
Spain, more especially for a larger
volume OF circulating money medium.
Is the cause of the heavy buying OF sill
yer bullion in this country. It is said
that quite number OF our shelters are
sold ahead several months, and that
there is only small quantity Of bullion
now on the market in this country.
II must be borne in mind that this
demand is not to meet the reouire-
ments of the arts and sciences, but for
coinage purposes, and that, too, because
i Is needed to give those countries a
necessary addition to their circulating
money. II, then, France and Spain
can 90 ahead and coin American silver
into money independent Of the other
nations of Europe, why cannot we2 II
y true, however distasteful the fact
may be to the advocates of the gold
standard, that the common people, are
everywhere demanding the unlimited
use OF silver as money metal, and no
doubt France and Spain are simply
obeying public sentiment in throwing
their minis open 70 silver. Call.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Free PiIs.

Send your address TO Fl. E. Bncklen
s. Co, Chicago, and get free sample
box OF DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you Of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure OF
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They do not
weaken by their action, but by giving
tone to the stomach and bowels greatly
invigorate the system. Regular size
PIC. per box. Sold BY B. Fl. Fernishs,
Druggist.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13

For all cleaning purposes, domestic
or mechanical, removing scale from
steam boilers, making soap, deodorizing
the kitchen sink, or spraying purposes,
Red Seal Lye. Being strictly pure, il
requires less than other kinds, contains
no salt and packed in sitting top cans,
ask D. 81. Biethan.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Notice for Publication.

desert Entry1
Y. .. LAND Once at blaekfoot. Idaho,
May 1Dth, isps
Notice u hereby given that John Drow. 81
basalt, bingham County, Idaho. has iiIcsf no
tice Of intention 10 make proof on his D.sort
Land Claim No. 1918, for tho 81 swA Of Sec.
ton q, Twousbip South. Range % Taa, ~.
Tore the Register and Receiver at Biaekfoot,
Idaho. on Saturday the 9Th day of June, 1851
ne names the following witnesses TO provo
the complete irrigation and reclamation az
said land: =
Robert Aiilen, Blackfoot. Idaho. lame.
Drew. a. u. Calwell Basait, Idaho. f,sorre
T. Howell. BIackfoot, Idaho.
JNo.w JONES, Receiver.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Bneklen's ArnIca salse.

THE BEsT SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chil5lains. Corns. and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by Ben. ii.
Fernish.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Uneasiness for McKinrey.

1t has suddenly dawned upon the
metropolitan intellect that the free sill
yer sentiment is likely to prevail al
Chicago, and with the knowledge has
come renewed determination ON the
part OF the gold wing of the Repubii.
can party to beat Mckinley at st.
Louis, if the thing can be done.
The Major is in the most critical no.
riod OF his political career. It is con.
ceded BY all that he has long lead for
Presidential nomination, and few there
are now who would care to predict his
defeat in the convention. And vet
there is a strong undercurrent of feel
ing, not only in New York, but in the
East generally, that by some unex-
pected turn of the wheel of fortune Me-
kinley's ambition to be President will
be thwarted.
Ihere are men in this city who are
onering even money that McRinly will
iall OF nomination. When asked to ex-
platn the laltn that is in them, thew
Cannot give you rational answer. con,
tenting themselves with the statement
that this is not the Majors year. +" or
mat they have premonition of his de-
feat under the glare of the convention
Calcium. Others, older in political ex-
perience, when expressing doubt Of
Mckinley's nomination, say the Ohio
man is overturned, and like the favor
ite In great handicap race on the
teri, will falter at the crucial moment
IN the contest, That ia the exrent Of
the anti-McKinley argument. as II il
reflected in everyday intercourse be-
tween man and man, but it is put for
yard with stuff cient persistence to at-
tract attention, and those who listen 10
the same old story day after day come
70 beliye, ultimately, that there must
pc something back Of it. Republic.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Notice for Publication.
Land Once at Blackfoot. Idah,
Al

Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho.
June 9Th, 1895.
Notice Is hereby given thar the following.
named settler has filed notice Of her intention
TO make final proof in support OF her claim.
and that said proof will be made before Els
Whittier. o. s. Commissioner, at Soda Springs
Iaano. on July Ii, 1895, viz: Mary NowIin, OF
soda Springs, for the 81 SEA, and 81 swA.
See. %, Twp. s., II. az T., B.. M.
sne names the following witnesses TO prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land. viz:
Charles G. Rose, Margaret z. Rose, Daniel ].
Ian. Thomas Hopkins, all of Soda spridas.
Idaho.
JNo. G. BROWN, Register.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Creditors, Notice.

Estate or SAMPLE ORR. DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Of Ad.
ministration on the Estate OF Sample Orr, de-
ceased, were granted the undersigned on the
18th day OF May. 1856, by the Probate Court OF
Bingham County.
All persons having claims against said rs
tate are required TO exhibit them 20 me FOR
allowance. at my residence. Blackfoot. Idaho.
within ten months after the date or this no
tiee. or they shall he forever barred.
This 18th day OF May. Isss.
RMELINE ORR.
Administrators.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Notice for Publication.
Land Once at Blackfoot. Ida

Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho.
April 28th, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has fled notice OF his Intention
70 make final proof in support OF mis- claim,
ana that said proof viii be made before the
Register and Receiver at Blackfoot. Idaho, on
June gth. 1896, viz:
james 2. Davis, Homestead Entry No. 24o8,
ior tine SEA NEi4. M SEA. and NEA swh.
Section I, Twp.5 South, Range ~ East.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
MS continuous residence upon and cultiya-
tion Of said land, viz:
william II. Edwards, Evan Mcpherson, DON
aid Toimie. William Byrely, all OF club
Springs, Idaho.
JNO. G. BROWN. Register.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
This Means Yor,.

A Lady is known by the Shoes she
wears. A proof of her ability to buy
good Shoes is shown when she buys
Stern Auer & Cos $50 shoes; manu-
featured in Cincinnati, Ohio, and are
for sale by D. Fl. Biethan only.
These Shoes cost no more than ordin-
airy kinds, BUT WILL ouTwEAR SEW
ERAL PAIR OF CHEAP ONES.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Notice Tor Publication.

Land ONCE at l3aekfoot. Idaho
May sth, iagg.
NOTICE ~ hereby given that tho following
named settler bas filed notice Of his intention
20 Make iinal proof In support OF his claim and
,hat said proof win be made before the Regis.
.er ana Receiver at BIackfoot, Idaho. ON J,,ne
Ioth, iovb, VIZ: Charles j. Carbon, on, Deaor,
Entry NO. 1901, for tho SEA OF NE4, aud MI.
Of SEA. OF Section 9, Township san,h ps.as
30 Fast. saa'sc
ne names the following witnesscs Ia provo
his complete irrigation ana reolama,,,s,, =,
said land. viz: "
- - = larson, Gust A. Carlson. Charles Rlg.
'uiius johnson, all Of Idaho Pals, Idaho.
JNo. q. BROWN.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Blaekfoot, Idaho.

Land Office at Blackfoot, Idabo
May l, 1896
Notlcef Is hereby given that the foIloviny.
named settler has filed notice Of bis Intsntl,u,
u make final proof In support Of hls claim
and that said proof will DO made before ~
register and Receiver at Blackfoot. idaho. ~,
me i.th day Of June, 1895, viz: Joseph John.
SON Tor the WV swl4, Section n, TOWNSHIP
South, Range 81 East. 'p
nc names the following witnesses 10 provo
ms continuous residence upon and eIltiva-
tion of sale land, viz: 49, o''''va-
refer Hanson, Hanson D. Garietz. gpbria,n
johnson, John A. Hanson. nh az ,rtlaan nv.
ham County. Idaho. "' Ding
JNo. @. BROWN.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13

ioung mothers dread the Summer
months on account Of the grea, NOR.
sah.y among children caused by bowel
troubles. Perfect safety may ba a..
s s. those who keep on hand DO.
WIS Collie and Cholera Cure, and ad.
minister u promptly. For eramns
!. collie, dysentery and diarrhaa'
..sahords instant relief, Hull d Greene
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13

ana ~ accordance with law and tho order
u lne board Of Trustees Of the Corporation
ade on said 18th day Of April, 1896 90 many
snares o. each parcel of stock az may be nee.
cssary' WIZ DC sold at public auction. at the
ncipai Office Of the company in BIackfoot.
aaano, ~ ao'ciock, p. m. on Saturday. the eoth
nay q June. 1895, 10 pay delinquent assess.
ulent' the cost Of advertising and expense o.
JOHN MONTGOMERY.
Secretary and Treasurer.
u.., Blackfo0t Irrigation C..
n'scsfoot, Idaho, May 2eth, 1896.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Creditors Notice.

All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted 70 me on account or past
due notes viii please call promptly and
make settlement.
All slow accounts viii be placed in
the hands Of an attorney for collection.
w. D. TREGo.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Notice Desert Entry.
.. 8. Land once, RIaekfoo., Idaho.

Y. >. Land ONCE. Backfoot, Idaho
April nth, 1876
ooihpialnt having been entered Mt this ~
aec py Adam saucr. against Harrison y. Ie,,b.
oin, assignee Of Oscar Mckee,, for failure n
o Tn with law as TO Desert Land Entry No.
soso dated June 10. 1891, upon the ~. NEh
sectioIl ~, and Eh SEA. Section IA, Townsb,n
2 North, Range ~ East, in bingham COUNTY,
iuano' with view to the cancellation az sa,d
entry, contestant alleging that the said Lent,.
nln, as said Assignee, has not submitted 81.
,p'ia yearly proof on said entry a. required
" ,aw' nor Is he resident OF the stats 81
lnc said parties are hereby summoned %
n Ky =. tns Office on tho 18th day Of june
lo9o, az ~ o'clock. a. M, to rrspond and r,,r'
bish testimony concerning saitl alleged raiI,,.a
JNo. 9. BROWN, Il. gistcr.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13

A. L. Wooster, prominent citizen
of osseo, Mich, after suffering excru-
ciatingly from piles for twenty years,
was cured in short time by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, an absolute
cure for all skin diseases. More OF this
preparation is used than oil others
combined. Hull s. Greene.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Hay for Sale.

The undersigned has $50 tons OF hay
on his Wolverine ranch for sale at j
bargain. Ten, fifteen and twenty-ton
lots at reduced figures.
Fl. FoURNIER.
Presto, Idaho, April Both, 1896.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Notice for Publication.

IDtstTt EHtfyJ
Land ONCE at Blackfoof. Idaho.
May i4th, 1895.
notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of her intention
70 make final proof In support OF her claim
and that said proof viii be made before M
Register and Receiver. at Backfoot. Idaho. ~
june End, 1896, viz; Mary Nils o. Ring. A.
sisnee Of Thomas W. Mcclure, on Desert m.
Try. NO. 1895, for the NwA Of sE4. or Section
=, township South. Range 81 East.
she names the following witnesses to pravc
her complete irrigation and reclamation I,
said land, viz: -
Gust Nelson. Louis skog. soren Yorgesco.
Fred Wilson, all Of Shelley, Idaho.
JNo. W. JONES, Receiver.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Delinquent Notice.

inc iiackfoot Irrigation Company "a corpor.
atom, location Of principal place of bust
ness. Baekfoot, Bingham County. idaho.
NoiiCE;--There is delinquent upon the FOL.
lowing-desciibed stock, ON account of assess.
lnent NO ia,lsvied on the 18th day OF Apr,l.
ioso' the several amounts set opposite tIe
names OF the respective stockholders. as fol.
lows: 80 ioi-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
$500 Reward.

We offer standing reward OF 81. 90,
for the apprehension OF any person I'M
lawfully tearing down the fence to pas
ture, or to allow his cattle or horses Il
trespass on the /. o. o. f. Cemetery
grounds. C. Fl. WOODS,
DAN RAYMOND, Trustees
A. d. QUASTRELL,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13

pia you ever think how quick the
p'ooa Is poisoned by constipationp Bad
plood means bad health and premature
z. ola age Dewitt's Little Early Risers.
the famous little pills, overcome obstl'
nate constipation. Hull & Greene.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13

Mrs. r. DeYoung, Middleburg, Ia.
writes. ! have used One Minute Cough
Cure for six years, both for myself and
children, and ] consider it the quickest
acting and most satisfactory Cough
Cure ! have used.-Hull & Greene.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Land once .. glsesfoos, Idaho

Land Once e Blaokfoot, Idaho.
April 18th. 1905.
Notice IL hereby given that the follow,n1
named settlers has filed notice a. MI ,,.,as
~ !" make hnal proof In support Of HI,
s.a'a, ana that said proof win DO made be
,ore Tue Register and Receiver at Blsckfoot
Idaho, on juno 9th. 1906. vizi
~. william u. Edwards, Homestead Entry No
~ TOT the w NEsl. and 81 Nwk, seo,,or
o Twp. . South. Range ts gast.
u, he names the following witnesses to provs
~, nv eon'inuons residence upon ana cult. va.
ton of said land. viz; s''f'a'
,, sanes =. DAVIS, Evan MoPherson, James
,aas. Donald Tolmie, all OF Club s,prinrs
JSo.G. BROWN. Register
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
NER TINE TABLE

SOUTH hound
No. 8, Mail and Express, lao, a. m.
" 2s, Through Freight, 1855, a. m.
I" 80, Local Freight, 1906, p. IN.
NORTH BOUND:
No. 7, Mail and Express, 4:i2, q. m.
" 20, Local Freight, s:35, a. m,
2, Through Freight, 2:45, p. m.
J. A. COLLINS, Agent.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13

q. $, Land once, Blaekseos. Idaho,

Land once 81 nIaekfcos. Iasl

Land Oeace at niaekfoot. Idaho. 1
April sth. iA6
Notice = hsrohy given that tho toit0wins,
nansd settler has nisd notiec o. his intnn.
ton 20 make anal proof Ia snppaFt o. ii.
claim. and thai said proof viii BE- aaads bssure
thc Register and Receiver al HlsekfooG. idAha.
GA May 18Th. isns. Wat Isaac Thorn. Jr.. on
II. .. iizs. for tho swA NEs. sKss swA. and
SwA SEA. Soc. .. Twp.ss. aOH.
He names the following witnesses 20 prove
his cnntinuous residence upon and eultsYa
ton OF said land. via.
David u, Hlllhouss. Ashei l.. Thorn. Iaas
May, Joscph Alien. ali o. laoekiaaa. Idaho.
JNo. @. BROWN. Ressstss.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
Notice for Publication.
Ipesert Rntry.l

z. y. Land once al nisrasoot. idaho.
May sist. .s1.
sosiee h hervby given that Joseph I
sraniz. OF pooateEio. Idaho. has nies noslcs II
Intention 10 rnaks proof on hIs pesers,IAns.
Claim No. lad. for the Nj sgA. sE4 EEss
and sWA SEA. Section 8 Tpwnship d. IA
y H.. before tho Hcslstnr a.d Receiver 4,
bsacsfooi, Idaho, On saturday. tho s7sh DAY q.
June, tsss.
rio names the following witnesses 70 prove
tho complete irrtxasion and rselausa,iou d,
said land:
eeoFsc A. Hobcshan. Robert n. Hepktns
George y. Wall Frank W. fseans. All % lslsak
foot. Idaho.
Jso. O. Baowa. aex.sss.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
MONEV We have Al present
MOALL plenty OF Money 20
Loan on well TO improved Farms rms.
Farmers make - your appilca.ions
as soon a. possible. W.LIND-IOAN
SAY 4 Co, Idaho Falls, Ida. ---
Notice for Publication.
[pesert Rntry.l
q. 8. Land once. iilaekfOot, Idaho.
MAY Sfh. iss1.

q. 8. Land once. lliackfoot. Idaho.
May Sth, iss1.
Notice Is hereby given that Lars Hansen
Of Soda Springs. Bannock County, Idaho, has
filed notice OF intention 10 make proof on M
Desert Land Claim No. isss. for the 81 swA
swA eRl4 of Section =. In Township South
Of Range of 40 East b. NJ, containing 10 acres
before the Register and Receiver al Black
foot. Idaho. on Wednesday. ths Gath day d
June. 1896.
He NAMES the following witnesses 70 prove
tho complete irrigation and reclamation q
said land;
George Williams. John Williams. Bancroft
Bannock County, Idaho; William Harris, Gen
tile Valley, hammock County. Idaho william
wmehell. Soda Springs, Bannoek County
Idaho. JNO. @. BROWN. Register.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13

ST. PAULs: Protestant Episcopal. HEY
kobt. FugRrd Missionary. Services avcrx
ing G:D O'Clock pm Holy Com fntI,st,,n ass,
aud third Sundays OF each month, sunda !
school $50 D. m. 9uiid injecting evefy
wednesday Ht goo p. m. pews frye. Afl
----.s--e-+.sss-- --..-s.ss.. ---s.........ss..
BAPTIST Rev. Geo. G. Baker Pastor. Preach.
ing every sunday morning az II o'cl0ek.
anu evening Ut 30 o,ciock. Prayer MEET.
sunday school. Sunday from 3until 3. N,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13
County Directory

County Directory
Sheriff III. w. Keller
Auditor and Recorder, Geo. +. Gagon
Probate Judge and Supt. Schools,
Fred 5. Stevens
Treasurer G.. G.. Wright
Assessor and Collector, d. G. Crowley
Coroner George f. Hafer
Surveyor Frank Martin
&c. w. bergman
Commissioners Isaac Ericsson
w. ID. Huffaker
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-13

METHODIST Hsv. ]. X. Yoet Pastor
Preaching every Sunday morning 81 ii
oelock.hnd evening nj tao o'clock Prayer
meeting Wednesday evrnlng Al Z NJ cssia.,k
SUNDAY school, Sunday Afternoon from
" : O'Clock. Epworth League Prayer
Aeettn9 sunday at . O'Clock. D. N.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-01-16

tice of his profession, but for q year
after his admission carried on farming
in Stockbridge, Mass. In 1859 he
moved to Kansas City, Mo-, and suisse
quently located at Leavenworth, Kan.
In 1862 he was elected probate judge
and judge of the criminal courts of
Leavenworth county, Kan. From 1865
to 1869 he was judge of the district
court. In 1869 he was elected county
attorney of Leavenworth, and held that
position till he was elected justice of
the supreme court of the state of Kan
sas. That was in 1870. He was re-
elected to the same position in 1876
and continued to occupy seat on the
supreme bench of the state till he was
appointed judge of the United States
circuit court for the Eighth district in
1884. In December, 1889, he was nomi-
mated to succeed Justice Stanley
Matthews on the supreme bench of the
United States and his nomination was
confirmed December 10, 1889. While
he was serving as probate judge at
Leavenworth he held the position of SUI
perintendent of public schools. He
also filled the Office of vice president
of the board Of education and subse-
quently was made president of the
same body.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-01-16

Temperance chariot" stand near one
of the city squares. 1t will be utilized
most at night, when the temperance
society will have it gayly Illuminated
Here hot rolls and coffee will be sold at
cost, and all kinds of temperance
drinks.
eve are not at liberty to reveal the
name of the donor of our new temper
ance adjunct" said Robert Graham
"She is a well-known woman in this
city, who has often given valuable aid
to our society. We are fast solving
the temperance problem, we believe,
through the methods we now have in
practice We propose in the near fu-
ture to erect small booths in the vicin-
ity of cabstands or elsewhere where
workingmen congregate in large num-
bers. We believe that the only reason
any person enters n saloon is to get
something to warm him up bit. This
is especially true at night, when most
of the restaurants where persons of
moderate means can go are closed up
town. We will first look after the
center of the city with our temperance
chariot and then branch out to the
river fronts and other points where the
saloons do big business at night.
'In time we hope to build in thickly-
crowded section of the east side great
temperance saloon or coffee house,
sort of Golden house, with many new
ideas incorporated. Among these will
be big gymnasium, a drillroom for
our society of boys, who are young cru
saders for temperance and purity; a
library and hall for performances, and
lecture and reading-rooms. The restau-
rant will be quite feature, and from
this building will emanate all the sup
plies for our various wagons and booths
throughout the city,"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-01-16

past. He says the prisoner has rare
native ability and liberal education.
According to Inspector Coulter, DR..
Hammond was born in Montreal in
1871. He married early, but his wife
died young and he entered the priest
hood. He subsequently had charges
in the other churches mentioned. He
lost church in Montreal and is said
by his Boston Nemesis to have forged
the recommendations which secured
him a place in bank. In 1855 he came
to the United States and, Mr.. Coulter
says, he settled in Yreka, CAL, as pas
tor of a Baptist church, married
member of his congregation and in
sured her life. This is asserted to
have been q practice with him. He
subsequently is said to have secured
policies on the lives of different wives
at Indiana Valley, Ind, Melbourne,
Australia, and New Haven, Conn. An
other wife, Mrs. Brockway, widow of
a wealthy physician at Franklin Falls,
N. H., was taken suddenly i'll, but re-
covered. Hammond, it is charged,
had $4,000 of her money in his posses
sion, but returned it on the agreement
that he was not to be prosecuted. He
was arrested at Macon, Ca, and Savan-
nah, Ga, on charges of fraud in real
estate deals. From 1890 to 1894 Mr..
Coulter is unable to trace Hammond's
movements. Something more than
year ago he began the practice of medi-
cine at Hallowell, Me-, and built up
large patronage. He ordered medi-
cines largely and then, it is said, sold
them to others without first having
paid for them. In the latter part of
November he was taken in charge in
New Orleans on complaint of those
with whom he had transactions in
drugs. Hammond has lived and pur-
sued his various professions on three
continents. Inspector Coulter is au-
thority for the statement that he has
had six real or ostensible wives in ten
years. His many adventures will not
bear publication for general circula-
ton