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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
FULL OF MYSTERY.
No Clue to Murderers Of
Mrs. Hobbs, Parson6eId.
Scars Made by Blunt instrument
Found Beside Gunshot Wounds.
coroner's Jury at Work-Two Strange Young
Men Under Suspicion.

Biddeford, Oct 6.-About the only
new development. today, in the mys-
terry surrounding the death of Mrs.
Betsy Hobbs at Parsonsfield, whose
body was found in her burning house.
yesterday morning. with gun shot
wounds in the back of the neck, is the
discovery of two scars on the forehead,
apparently having been made with a
blunt instrument like the butt of a
gun or a club. Cornor Bradbury of
Saco, has been summoned and an in
quest will be held.
The people of the town are earnest
in their request for an investigation.
but while few new facts have come
to light, today, those who have what
they believe may prove clues to the
perpetrator of the deed, are keeping
them to themselves. pending the inves-
tigation by the coroner
The theory of robbery has some sup
porters, but there are others who think
| the crime may have been committed by
an Intoxicated person
| Jurors for the inquest have been
summoned as follows: Charles f. San
born, Usher i. Thompson Dominicus
Kicker. Joseph II. Chadbourne. DIR. T.
+. Chellis and Simeon w. Young Mr.
| Thompson is the sheriff-elect of the
| county. and like Mr.. Sanborn, is an ex-
member of the State Senate
County Attorney Emmons has beer
summoned from Alfred and will be
present at the inquest.
If bn 40 ;,,g1
that aamurder has been committed. as
the upper part of the aged woman's
body was literally riddled with shot
There were II of these shot wound.
found in the woman's back just abov,
the shoulder blades, caused evidently
by a volley fired from a distance ot
about Is feet. and just above the lef,
temple was wound evidently made
by the muzzle of a gun pressed clos,
to the head, as the side of the face wa.
burned and backened by powder
Above the eye was also a wound mad,
by blow evidently from the butt of ;
gun.
The persons suspected of having
committed the crime are two men VIII,
reside a few miles from the Hobb:
house just over the New Hampshir,
line. These two men were seen b,
George Taylor, going away from tn,
lhouse. early Monday morning, some
time before the fire was discovered
One of the men had a gun and they
both seemed in a hurry to get out o
sight and dashed into the woods neal
the house. This, however, excited NJ
suspicion in Mr.. Taylor's mind unit
after the death of Mrs. Hobbs was dis
| covered
Charles Littlcfeld, a 14-years- old DO!
who lives a quarter of mile from tn,
Hobbs house, discovered that the house
was on fire, on his way to school. abou
9 o'clock. He gave the alarm, and Mrs
Hobbs was found just inside the bach
door with her clothes bundled up OF
her breast and burning fiercely. ant
later the wounds were discovered.
Mrs. Hobbs was nearly so years ole
| and had lived alone for the past II
| years excepting occasional visits from
her daughter. Her husband died 81
years ago. leaving her. in rather needy
| circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
CAR AT PARIS.
Enormous Crowds Welcome
Russia's Ruler and Consort.
Reception Given the Imperial Couple
In an Immense Reception Tent.
The City in Gala Attire and Nations Guests
Royalty Entertained.

Paris, Oct. 6.--Thc weather was clear
an sunny, this morning, and the streets
were literally damned with people, 90
900 of whom had remained in their
places all night in order that they
might have an opportunity of getting
a glimpse of the Car and Czarina as
the imperial visitors passed through
the streets on their way to the Russian
embassy.
AT $50, President Faure. in a special
train. arrived at Versailles, where he
met the Car and CZarina. The special
train, conveying the Russian visitors,
arrived at Versailles at SAB. The Gear
and Czarina. after being greeted by
President Faure, entered the latter's
train, which at 9.03 proceeded for Paris.
The special train with the Gear and
CZarina arrived here at 10 O'Clock and
the visitors were enthusiastically
cheered by the vast crowd of people,
packing every available space The
imperial visitors entered the reception
tent, outside of which gala carriage
with four horses, attended by postil-
lions. awaited them.
The reception over, the Gear and
Czarina and President Faure entered
the carriage, the president occupying
the front seat, with his back to the
horses. The various officials, members
of the Cars suite and others, formed
in procession behind. and the cortege
proceeded at a walking pace to trav-
erse the streets to the Russian en-
baSSy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07

Two queer cases under the enforce
inent of the prohibitory laws of the
state have just developed at Farming
ton. The first was an attempt to take
from the Franklin county jail by ha-
heas corpus process Patsy Thoms of
Lewiston, who had been convicted and
sentenced for transporting liquors
within the town of Jay on the claim
that the mittimus did not set up that
the transportation was Contrary to
law" Judge Walton, to whom the pc
tition was addressed. has denied the
request on the ground that the objec-
ton is mostly technical and that the
document has no need of containing
the expression. The second case was
the attempt of a party to obtain pos
session of quantity of liquor which
had been seized and libeled by Deputy
Sheriff Blake from the American Ex-
press office at Pennington, the claim
being made by different person from
that to whom the box was directed,
claiming mistake in the name. Judge
Chandler decided that he had not so
identified himself with the box as to
warrant its being given up to him, and
ordered it forfeited to the State. The
man has appealed from the decision to
the supreme court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
FLORIDA ELECTION.
Returns Come Slowly But Indicate Falling on
in Democratic Majoriy.

Jacksonville. Fla. Oct 6.-The cleo
ton in Florida, today. passed off quiet
ly, and the meagre returns so far re-
ceiVed indicate that very light vote
was cast. The election was held under
the Australian ballot law and the DEM
ocrats. Republicans and Populists alike
are dissatisfied with it. The count is
exceedingly SLOW owing to the length
of the ballot. Estimates, tonight, place
the Democratic majority at not over
10000. and it may fall considerably be-
low that figure.
The Republicans will probably have
tour and perhaps six members of the
Legislature out of a total of 100
If the majority for Bloxham (Dem.)
FOR Governor reaches 10000. it will still
be falling off of 1000 from the major
ity for Mitchell (Dem) four years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
THE c0R0NER's INQUEST.
Nothing New Deyeloped-Robbcy Supposed
TO Be the Only Motive.

Biddeford, Oct. 6.-Six witnesses were
examined by the coronor's jury, today,
in the investigation of the murder of Mrs.
Betsy r. Hobbs at West Parsontield. No
material evidence was brought out except
the testimony of DR.. ]. NJ. Leavitt 1ffing-
ham, who had made an examination of the
body and located 80 wounds made by No.
shot. In his opinion the gun was dis
charged not more than % or 30 feet from
the victim. and that the indentation of
the forehead was made by a blow from
some blunt weapon after she was dead.
Robbery is supposed to be the only mo-
tive for the crime. She had about $500
in savings banks but kept very little in
the house. living by her own hands. An
autopsy will be held. tomorrow. The in
quest will not be resumed for several
days Several sheriffs of the county are
working on the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
MAINE BAPTIST CONVENTION.
Damarscotta Has Honor Of Entertaining
Largest State Convention Yet Held.

Damarscotta, Oct. G.--The quota of dele
gates arrived for the Baptist State con
vention here, today. 1t will be the larges!
convention ever held by the Baptists o.
the state. The morning service was
opened, after a season of song, by an adj
dress of welcome by Rev. e. c. White
more an dthe opening address of the
president. Rev. w. S. Ayre of Portland
preached the annual sermon at 10 A. NJ.
The committee on obituaries reported
DR.. Dunn welcomed recently the settled
pastors.
The afternoon was devoted to hearing
and a discussion of the reports of officers.
The evening service was given up to the
Maine Baptist Young Peoples conven-
ton. F. w johnson. the president. gave
a brief address, after which Dr. W. f..
Witter of Boston delivered an address OF
great power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
AN IMMENSE AUDIENCE
Is Addressed by Ex.President Harrison al
Charleston. W. Va.

Charleston, w. Va. Oct. 6.-Ex-Pres-
ident Harrison was, this afternoon,
greeted by the largest crowd ever seen
here at a political meeting. 41e ar
rived at 1.13 from Richmond. and spoke
at 2, to an audience variously esti-
mated from 10000 to $4,000 people. His
appearance was greeted with tumultu-
Gus applause. A big excursion came up
from Ohio and there were Is bands in
line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
THOMAS CAPTURED.
George NJ, the Sir Knight Of Worth
less Checks, In Limbo.
Tried His Game at Boston and FaiIs-Con
iesses Maine Crimes.

Boston, Oct. g. - A worthless check
worker who has operated extensively in
Maine and this state, was arrested, this
afternoon. by the Boston police inspectors.
He is George NJ. Thomas. and was ar
rested on charge of obtaining S25 by false
pretences from George l.. Raymond. Sept.
q. He has confessed that he has passed
large quantities of worthless checks in
various cities in Maine and this city.
The following are some confessions made
by him: Check. $50 on A. i. Sally Bangor
Me. $50 on J. A. Robinson. Bangor. Me
$50 on ]. +. Smith of Hotel Thatcher
Biddeford. Me; $50 on j. W. Beck. Au-
gusta Me: $50 on proprietor of the Blethen
house. Dover. Maine.
He Will be arraigned tomorrow morn
I'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
WANDERED FROM HOME.
Missing Mrs. A. J. OdeiI Of Pennington Found
Tuesday Mornin9.

Pennington, Oct 6-Mrs A. ]. OdelI
OF harrington. who was reported miss
ing, Monday. and for whom searching
parties were out all day, was found.
Tuesday morning She had passed the
night in barn two miles from her
home. She suffered some from the
cold but no serious results are appre-
hended. She left her home. Monday
morning. to visit a sister and wandered
away. Her mind has been affected for
several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
Western Piscataquis Fair.

Foxcroft. Oct. 6-The Western Pts
cataquis Agricultural Society held theil
annual fair and cattle show at Monsoon
Tuesday. There were contests between
draft oxen and horses and among trot-
ting horses, prizes were given for poul-
try. cattle, stations, breeding mares
farm products and fancy articles. A
baby show was held in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.
l09 Towns for Republicans; 22 for Gene
Gratis and 81 Divided.

Hartford. CT. Oct. 6-Rcturns from each
OF the 1G2 towns that voted yesterday
show that l09 went Republican, % Demo-
cratic, and 81 were divided. A number of
the divided towns were really carried by
the Republicans. as the contest was on
the board OF selectmen. Yesterdays re-
suits show a Republican gain of II towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Oct. 6.-Forecast for
Wednesday: For New England. show
crs, followed by clearing in west por-
ton; easterly winds, probably becom-
ing brisk to high on the coast, and
shifting to northwesterly, Wednesday
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington, Oct 6-These changes
in the postal service in Maine are an
nounced:
Mail messenger service has been dis
continued on Route 2010S1, to Saco.
York county, from Boston & Maine r.
r. route 1901, from Oct II, 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
FUR
Garments Made to Order,
Repaired or Made Over by a Practical
Furrier.

MIR. II. G. BARKER has secured the
services of Mr.. PAUL LIFFERS of New
York, q practical furrier with eighteen
years experience. He was fourteen years
with one of the largest manufacturers of
seal garments in New York.
We are now prepared to do all kinds of
fur work in a thorough and workmanlike
manner.
NEW GARMENTS made to order from
selected skins. OLD GARMENTS re.
paired or remodeled to the latest STYLES
Il out of town customers will send job 10
us by express and write carefully What
is wanted, they will by return of mail re.
ceive our suggestions, price of job etc.
which if satisfactory. will be acted upor
at once upon receipt of order to proceed
with the work, or should you decide moi
to have the job DONE we will return same
at once.
No job too large or none too small
to receive our prompt attention. w,
also call yOur attention 70 our lary,
stock OF fur garments, fancy furs
IcOllarettes, scarfs. trimmings. etc.
ALL GOODS AND WORK GUARAy.
TEED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07

Clifford Everhall. manager of the
stock department of the Western
Union Telegraph Co. at Chicago, was
stricken with heart disease, Monday.
while testifying in court in wire-tap-
ping case. and almost instantly ex-
pred. Mr.. Everhall has been con-
nected with the Western Union for up
ward of 20 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
Death Of w. II. Buzzell Of HouIton.

Houlton, Oct. 6.-Wellman H. Buzz
Zell. proprietor of Hotel Exchange
Houlton, and son of w. D. Buzzell O.
this town. died, Tuesday morning, O,
typhoid fever, aged 26 years. He leaves
a widow and two children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07

Volume 50 of the Maine Reports is al
ready under preparation as we learn
from the reporter Of decisions. Mr.. n
w. Burr. of Bangor. has been engage,i
AS the printer and will begin the work
this month. The publishcr.W. W. Roberts
Of Portland. expects to issue the book in
January-Whig, "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07

Much anxiety is felt at st. Johns. N.
r.. regarding the Peary expedition
steamer Hope which is now consider
ably overdue from Sydney. c. B., where
she loaded coal for st. Johns, after
landing the members Of the expedition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
Henry Nix ., xsndusteaa. Missing.

Bangor. Oct. G.--Henry Nix of Kendus-
keag. went out shooting. Sunday He has
not been seen since and searching parties
have been out two days in vain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
NOTICE.

The commissioners appointed by the
governor to enquire as to the propriety
OF establishing an additional Normal
school IN Central or Eastern Maine as
provided by order of Legislature of 1896,
will be in session ut State House. Angus
IA, Maine Wednesday, November II. 1896,
az T. M. and the following day, ut
which time and place hearing will he
given to all parties interested who may
appear.
VIM De w. HYDE,
S. ID. LEAVITT,
e. Il. WEBB,
Commissioners.
Waterville, Sept. 25 1896
oct, IDIOT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
Fl. G. BARKER,
Corner Hat and Fur Store
GARDINER, NE.
oct5. div
cL0uDY-LIGHr RAIN.

Boston, Oct. 6.-Local forecast for
Wednesday,: Continued cloudy; light
rain; probably easterly winds, shifting
tC westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07

Some of the PASSPORT sardine packers
hope to continue operations until the
middle of December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07

This is the PUREST DRINKING WAT
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC MATTER IN IT. 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath
a solid layer of clay which strictly pro-
tects it 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 so
cents a hogshead, or % cents a barrel for
washing purposes. All orders promptly
attended to.
c. r. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
AUGUSTA, MAINE.

Analysis from the fifth annual report of
the Maine State board of health.
1.-The SPARKLING CLEARNESS justi-
CHEMICALLY and NIICROSCOPICALLY
IT IS ONE OF THE PUREST OF
WATERS IN THE WORLD" Date of
examination, April %. 1889. Analysis of
sample of water No. SIG expressed in parts
per 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-07
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK,
Organized 1913.
Banking Rooms 235 Waite,
Street.

TRUSTEES-Wm S. Badger j. H.
Manley, j. G. Cornish, Lendall Titcomb,
Is. f. Parrot.
Deposits received and placed on inter
est the first day of every month.
Interest paid or credited on account on
the first Wednesday Of February and Au-
gust.
Deposits arc exempt by law from all
taxes, and accounts are strictly confiden-
tial
Especial privileges afforded to Exccu-
tors, Administrators, Guardians Trus-
tees, married women and minors.
apr2,dtf EDWIN c. DUDLEY. Treas
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-02
M'KINLE YISM IN MONTANA.

Mckinley sentiment appears to be
growing among the republicans of
Montana. We do not know of the ar
/ rival of any consignment of fat; but
IL there isn't any, we know of no rea-
son why there shouldn't be, for the
Mckinley managers have enormous
quantities of IL at their disposal-it is
understood there is quite enough to go
around without skimping a single
state
The Mckinley literary bureaus are
undoubtedly doing very effective work
also. Their advertising methods have
been Of very superior order. AS late
as the first of January the masses OF
the republican party were no more in
love with Mckinley than with a dozen
other republicans. OF the two Tom
Reed was then undeniably the more
popular. The Mckinley craze has been
worked up by the Mckinley manage
ment cunningly. industriously, theatri-
ca.lly, ubiquitously, successfully.
Why anybody in Montana should
want Mckinley for president is not
clear. His record on the financial ques-
ton has been a succession of jumps
and straddles If he is nominated at
st. Louis, as is now more than proba-
BILE, he will run on straight gold
platform-there is no doubt about that.
And If he is elected. he will be the
creature of the Pennsylvania manufac-
turers and the Wall street manipula-
tors-there is no doubt about that
either. But the Mckinley craze is
spreading among the republicans of
Montana just the same. 1t is epizootic.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-02
May Day in vienna.

London, May 1.-Advices received
here from cities and towns throughout
the continent of Europe show that
there have been small socialist and la
Dor meetings incident TO May day, but
there has been little suspension of
work. There has been no disorder ex-
cept AT Vienna and Bilboa- In Vienna
all work was suspended and meetings
of laborers were held i'm every quarter
of the city and were largely atten led
a dispute arose in the evening be-
tween some Bohemian workmen and
the landlord Of the big Swoboda restau-
rant. The W'orkmen became infuriated
and smashed everything I'm the restau-
rant. a fierce fight ensued with the
mounted police. Numbers Of persons.
including women and children. were
seriously injured by sabers and the
hand of one person was cut on Many
OF the police were badly injured. in
Guiding three inspectors. by stones,
beer jugs and whatever else the rioters
could lay hands on 20 use as missiles
Four battalions of infantry FASTENED
To the scene at a double-quick with
fixed bayonets. Fifty arrests were
made and 80 persons injured were taken
u the hospital. while large numbers @
those who were hurt We're carried 10
the,r homes.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-02
ON THE Track.



San Francisco. May 1.-Orestes, the son
of the mighty Ormonde. was given an
other trial in the first race at Ingleside
to-day, but ran very disappointingly, fin
ishing a poor sixth. The winner of the
race was w. S. Hobart's colt, San Ma
teo. w. OBJ. McDonough, owner of For
est, has matched the colt against San
Mateo for 1000 a side. the association to
add $1,000 purse. The race will be run
at Ingleside next Wednesday. Half mile.
maiden 2-year-olds-San Mateo won, The
Roman second, Tortoise third; time, 40
Mile and one-quarter, handicap-G. b.
Morris won, Scimetar second, Belle Boyd
third; time, 210la. One mile-Joan won,
Perseus second, Constigator third; time,
l:42&. Five furlongs-Imp. Santa Bella
won, William Pinkerton second, Mobal-
asca third; time. 1:0l3i. Six furongs-Ti-
berius won, imp. Fullerton Lass second
Crawford third; time, 1:16. Six furlongs-
Yankee Doodle won, Major Cook second
Gallant third; time, 1:15Ia.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-02
Must B. UnIon Mechanics.

San Francisco, May lat a conference
to-day between the members of the grew
ance committee of the building trades
council and the walking delegates of the
associated unions it was decided that the
card system should be vigorously en-
forced in this city hereafter. Every dis
trict of San Francisco will be patrolled
by committees to investigate the person.
mel of all mechanics employed on building
jobs. Any committeeman is empowered to
require employers to adopt the card sys-
tenn and to dismiss non-union workmen-
Uupon the refsual of an employer to
comply with the demands the committee
man may order a strike on the job forth
with and the union mechanics must i'm
mediately comply with his instructions.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-02

I ing that he gave IS towards the silver
! service for the gunboat Helena The
/ fact is Mr.. Jockey gave $40, but
/ through an error of the reporters his
donation was stated in the Helena
press to be s.. Mr.. Jockey writes a
justly indignant letter to the Helena
Independent on the subject He SAYS
he was asked to give only $40 and he
gave il. To use his own words: II
asked them how much they wanted
from me. They said they thought I
ought to give them $40, which sum /
subscribed. The Independent errone-
ously published my subscription as S..
The Standard man evidently sees some
thing very funny about a person sub
scribing all that he is asked to give"
Oh, no, the Standard doesn't see any
thing very funny in that. II secs some-
thing very businesslike. II also sees
something very conservative and sa-
gacious in the committee in approach
ing Mr. Jockey for only $40. The COM
mittee did not wish to strike Mr..
Jockey for the whole silver service
that would have been a grievous injus-
tice to all the other citizens of Helena,
who were clamoring day and night for
a chance to subscribe. If the commit
tee had asked Mr.. Jockey for $40, and
he had given it $40, or SIS, or $11, or
even $1025, that would have been very
funny; but he knew better than to
make himself ridiculous. The Stand
ard willingly admits its five-dollar err
ror, and is pleased to announce to the
world that the committee asked Mr..
Jockey for $40 and got it.