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The morning times., 1896-01-19
HERBERT On THE STAND.
Investigating Charges Made in the
Chandler Resolution

lhe Senate Committee go: Naval Affairs
was IN secret session yesterday TOR little
more than three hours on the investigation
suggested by the Chandler resoIutio ion
relative TO the question OF excessive charges
Tor armor plate, the connection OF certain
naval Officers in the patents granted for
processes used by the Navy Department
ana other matters cited in Mr.. ChandIer's
resolution.
Secretary Herbert was before the com
mittee for two hours, but nothing was
developed going to show that there had been
any derehctiOn OF duty. No new armor
contracts have been entered into during
the present administration.
Another special meeting will be held
next Saturday. at which time Commodore
toiger will be a witness. Lieut.. Ackerman
who is now stationed on the Pacific coast,
VIII not be called home for the purpose of
appearing before the committee
The hearing today was behind closed doors,
but the testimony and the findings of the
committee Will ultimately be made public
The morning times., 1896-01-19

written books thirty years after the war
| to prove, as the speaker claimed. that they
were infalllble in their movements during
the campaigns of the great conflict.
As Col Marshall closed the band played
Maryland, Ny Maryland Then thc~
were cries for Daniel, but the march was
taken up to the banquet nall. Gen. Conrad
was toastmaster. AT the tables We're 200
men and women. Senator Daniel made the
principal address in response to the toast,
The Army of Northern Virginia.
The men of the rank and file of the
army of Northern Virginia. said the elo-
quent Virginian, find their glory merged
in the cause they served. There is go fact
in their life, or career which they cherish
more; none that they would exchange for
any gift of glory, than for the fact that
they were the followers Of Robert f. Lee in
the army of Northern Virginia.
That army was born and died in battle.
1t began its career upon the memorable
plain of Manassas. Although out-generaled,
thanked, surrounded, the army of Northern
Virginia showed that its men were not
surpassed for that English, Southern, Ameri-
can gent.
ITS BLOODIEST BATTLE.
''As the army OF Northern Virginia fought
the first battle of the var So it fought
the bloodiest battle. September II, 1869,
was the bloodiest day i'll the history of that
conflict. Just 80 900 sustained the charges
of Mcclellan with 1000 at his back.
As the army of Northern Virginia fought
the bloodest battle SO it fought the greatest
battle of the war, Gettysburg. As it fought
in the greatest battle, SO it fought the
longest. There is no precedent for that
battle, which began May 8, 1864. When
Grant crossed the Rapidan the army of
Northern Virginia sprang at him. Until
April 8, 1865, almost one year, the air
resounded with the crack of mus skctry
and the thunder of cannon.
As it had fought the first, the bloodest
the greatest, the longest, so it fought
the battle OF the war. The army of North
ern Virginia, my countrymen, was born and
died in victory, as far as it was within
human power to make victory.
Senator Bate responded for The Army
of the Tennessee and the gallant Senator
Berry spoke for the Army of TraDsMiSsis- |
sippi."
Congressman j. C. C. Black, of Georgia, |
responded to the toast, The Private |
Soldier"
Hon. Leigh Robinson, of the Old Rich |
mond Howitzers, talked for The Artil- |
The morning times., 1896-01-19
CHAPMAN FOUND GUILTY
His Counsel Has Made n Motion for Al
New Trial.

The jury in the case Of Elverton K
Chapman. the New York stock broker,
under Indictment for refusing to answer
the questions of the Senate Sugar Trust
Investigating Committee, which retired
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon with in
structions from Judge Cole tautamount TO
directing a verdict of guilty, returned
to the court room about noon yesterday
and put the following question to the
judge:
rs the admission by the defendant that
the questions set forth in the indictment
were substantially the same rs pat to him
by the committee equivalent to an admission
that they were the same, and can the jury
act upon the hypothesis?''
II reply in the affirmative" said Judge
Cole.
The jury again retired and in five min
utes reported agreement upon the vcr-
dict of guilty. The counsel Cor the de-
fenSe immediately made motions for a new
trial and for an arrest CO Judgment.
The morning times., 1896-01-19
Grant Posts Officers.

u S. Grant Post. No l2, has elected
the follow officers for the ensuing
year: Charles s. Heron, post commander;
Granvill Fernald, senior vice commander;
Richard T. Cation, junior vice commander;
Horace II. Brower, adjuta MT: George
Wheeler, quartermaster' James NJ. Thomp-
son, NJ. D., surgeon; Joseph E. Clifford,
chaplain; Howard NJ. Gilman, officer of
the day; william o. Harvey, officer of
guard; Edward L. Currier, sergea Mt ma jor;
Henry L. johnson, quartermaster sergeant;
delegates to department enca mpment,
Howard NJ Gilman, and William E. Decker;
alternates, Horace NJ. Brewer, and William
o. Harvey.
The morning times., 1896-01-19
Mr.. HnrrISnn's Sent

House Elections Committee No. / de-
voted some time yesterday to a motion
filed 10y Mr.. Robinson, who is contesting
the seat of Mr.. Harrison. the sitting member
from the Third Alabama district. for leave
TO furnish testimony after the time allowed
by law, for reasons set forth i'll his appli-
cation. Mr.. Harrison opposed the motion,
which the committee decided to consider
after the sitting member shall have had
time to examine and answer the motion
and meet the affidavits attached to il.
The morning times., 1896-01-19

lery.'' and that splendid trooper. General
Wheeler, answered FOR The Cavalry
while General Cox gave praise to The
Infantry"
Hon Stobo Farrow, with good old
North Carolina gallantry, paid tribute TO
The Women q fthc SOUTH and Captain
Morgan was the respondent for The
Navy" Then with impressive silence,
the gathering stood and drank to The
Cnnfeherntn Dead 1
The morning times., 1896-01-19

National Brewers Association. arrived in
the city yesterday. and had i long CON
Terence with Master Workman Simmons as
TO he best course to be pursued. The
perfected plans would not be divulged last
night. and it is highly probable that no
farther action VIII be taken until after the
meeting of the Federation OF Retail Liquor
Dealers. which will be held tomorrow
A meeting of Gambrinus Assembly Will
be held today. Mr.. Bectold will be present
and make an address. in which be will dis
cuss the situation from the .'nationar'
standpoint
The morning times., 1896-01-19
Slack VIII Case.

The habeas corpus proceedings instituted
by the widow of the late Wm. H Slack for
the recovery of her two children. came up
before Judge McComas yesterday afternoon.
The will was admitted to probate yester-
day. After argument by Mrs. Slack's
counsel, the court made an order that Mrs
Perrine should show cause why habeas
corpus proceedings should not lie against
her. The rule is returnable on Thursday,
The morning times., 1896-01-19
Colored Boy Steals Diamonds.

Howard Wilson, colored. eleven years
old, was arrested yesterday by Patrolman
Redgrave of the Third precinct upon the
complaint of Mrs. Jesse b. Kean, who ac-
cused him of stealing S232 80 worth of
diamond jewelry. The boy had been left
alone in room for a few moments, when
he stole the jewelry. The property was
found in the lads pockets.
The morning times., 1896-01-19
Interstate Commerce Order.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
issued an order that after February l
all common carriers subject to the Iuter-
state Commerce act should adopt uniform
system of numbering their schedules OF
rates filed with the Commission.
The morning times., 1896-01-19
On u,S wife,s Comphint

John Gray, colored. was locked up at No.
s station last night by Policeman Lynch
on complaint of his wife Mary Gray.
The latter alleges that her husband brutally
assaulted her because of her refusal TO
return and live with him
The morning times., 1896-01-19
Two Dead Infants Found

Policeman Narrower, while patroling his
beat yesterday morning, discovered a dead
colored infant op vacant lot between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth. U and V streets.
Another dead infant was found last night
by citizen on lot between and G. Sixth
and Seventh streets northeast.
The morning times., 1896-01-19
CRACKED THE ASPHALT.
Virginia Farmer Fell Hard from
Cable Car.

Henry Hcitmuller, a Virginia farmer,
living few miles from the other side OF
Long Bridge, boarded a cable car yes
terday. s-e-r
When nearing the corner of Pennsyl-
vaDia avenue and Ninth street he attempted
to alight from the car and fell. His head
struck the concrete qHite fQrcibly, in
ficting a long cash directly above the
right temple. .15
The morning times., 1896-01-19

Lot 2s5 Paper, was l5c now. =. DC
Lot , Rolls Gilt Wall Paper, was aoc now m,
Lot : $50 Rolls Gilt Embossed Paper, was ,r
lot l. Rolls Paper; was or.
Lot ;'5a S' embossed wall r'Ps' wa, 37Hc
LOT 4 So Rolls Paper. was rn
A|OS Sl2o 1UU
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
RING0lo--ROBBINs.
Gardiner Clergyman Welded 10 One Of Belfasfs
Popular Young Ladies.

Belfast, Dec. (SpeciaD.-A very
pleasant home wedding occurred in this
city, today, at '-high-noon' al the resi-
dence of the brides father. Mr. Levi L..
Robbins on Miller street. The contract
ing parties were Rev. A. Il. Ringold,
pastor of the Baptist church in Gardi-
ner, and Miss Harriet f. Robbins of
this city. Rev. A. T. Dunn of Water
vile. was the officiating clergyman.
Only members of the family were pre-
sent, although the large array of most
beautiful presents gave evidence that
many dear friends We're deeply in
trested in the event.
After partaking of the Wedding
Christmas dinner the happy pair took
the afternoon train amid showers of
rice and were followed by the good
wishes of hosts of friends. The bride
has been very popular with young and
old. having been for five years sue
cessful teacher in the Rockland High
school.
After a short wedding trip they will
return to their new and beautiful home
in the parsonage at Gardiner and VIII
find many friends awaiting them among
those who have come to know ana love
him as pastor and townsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
FAILURE At WINTHROP.
Owen Cobb. Hardware Dealer. Makes Assign
ment-Liabilities Heavy.

winthrop, Dec. 25.-(SpeciaD.-Th
failure of owen Cobb, hardware dealer,
was announced. Friday. He has been
in business here for some 20 or more
wears. and is also postmaster
II is said that he is indebted to Win
tbron parties to the extent of about
$40 O0O and his total liabilities may
roach $4,000 The assets are thought
ia amount to not over $4,000.
The immediate cause of the failure
was nressure by Boston firm for pay
mont or bill. which Cobb was unable
n meet. and assigned to l.. I. Carleton.
E,,,;ot Wood has been placed IN charge
as keeper. pending settlement.
personally, Mr.. Cobb is highly es-
teamed and has many friends here. his
te,,o as postmaster will not expire for
another year. He has never been ex-
t,avagant and the cause for ms en-
,,arr.ssment is said to be speculation
in Western lands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
WITH PERFECT EASE
Does Peter Maher Knock Out
Steve O'DOnneIl.
PIucky |rishman Sends Adversary
Down and Out in go Seconds.
0'Doancll Demonstrated Clearly That He is an
Exceedingly Easy Mark.

Brooklyn. Dec. 25.-It took Peter
Maher, just one minute and half in the
first round to send Steve O'DonnelI of
Australia down and out. this afternoon
at the Greater New York Athletic Club
at Coney Island. formerly the Seaside
Athletic Club. The men were matched
to go 20 rounds or more. which practi-
cally meant finish fight.
Maher saved the management from
infringing on the Horton law by giving
the Australian his quietus with three
left hand punches. Maher sent a right
handler to the head, too high to do any
damage. O'Donnell's solitary contri-
button was very short left which
opened the battle and barely grazed
Makers breast.
O'Donnell demonstrated clearly that he
is what is known in sporting parlance as
ii stiff. lie was nervous and i'll at
ease and showed plainly that he was
afraid of the Irishman. Maher seemed
full of confidence and looked in splendid
condition. The betting was not very
lively.
Big odds We're obtaiuable about Peters
chance. and there We're few who We're
willing to bet or the Australian. AT T.
NJ. the hour set for the preliminary bout
there We're not more than coo people in
the building, but when the big fellows
shook hands at 3.37. there We're fully $500
people present.
The opening pair were Fred Wright Of
Peabody, Mass. and Jerry Sullivan of
Brooklyn. who boxed IL rounds at l2b
pounds. Wright was substituted for FL
wood McClosky of Philadelphia AS the
latter was overweight The Peabody hoy
displayed unusual cleverness and after
the fifth had ali the best of the battle.
and the referee declared Wright the win
ner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
CHRISTMAS At WASHINGTON.
President and Cabinet With Families Spend a
Very Quiet Day.

Washington. Dec. 25.-President and
Mrs. Cleveland had a Christmas tree
for their children and, later in the day,
the little people from Secretary La
mont's and Secretary Thurber's homes
came in to enjoy the scene with the
White House family. President and
Mrs. Cleveland had no guests at din
ner
Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson
dined at the Normandie with Mrs.
Lewis Stevenson and Miss Stevenson.
T his evening. they left for ST. Louis to
attend the wedding of their niece.
Secretary and Mrs. Olney We're
joined by their daughter Mrs. Minot,
and her son.
Secretary and Mrs Francis spent the
first Christmas here at their new home.
Their five sons We're with them.
Secretaries Herbert. Lamont. Car
lisle and Morton, Attorney General
Harmon and Postmaster General Will
son had family reunions. and the lat
ter had several out of town guests.
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BUT ONE VERDICT
Secured for State in Recent
Sagadahoc Liquor Cases.
County Attorney Employees Spoilers to
Secure Evidence in Richmond.
One Skins Out for His Health The Other S
Testimony Worthless.

Richmond. Dec. 25.-(SpeciaD.-Af
a nine days session the supreme judi
cial court within and for this county,
in some respects the most memorable
that has been held in recent years. adj
journed finally at Bath. Thursday
afternoon. large number of liquor
Indictments having been disposed of
to the entire satisfaction of the parties
accused. But one verdict was found
cases verdicts of not guilty were re-
turned
In a majority of the cases before the
court. evidence of the payment of
liquor tax was depended upon for
conviction. In some instances the
State was not allowed to introduce
evidence OF this character. it appear
ing that the witness was not possessed
of true copies of the record kept by the
collector OF internal revenue in his
Office at Portsmouth. n. H.. and in
cases which the record was admitted
the court held that acquitals would
not be Incompatible with the spirit of
the statute.
An attempt was made to strengthen
the position of the prosecution by the
introduction of the testimony of one
Edwards. Il spotter from Caribou. who
stated thai he had been employed by
County Attorney Rogers to ferret out
volaters of the liquor law in Richmond
and Bath, Mr.. Rogers agreeing to pay
him for his services.
Another spotter from Phippsburg
" no had been employed by the same
| authority failed to show up when
| wanted.
| A few weeks ago the latter fellow APP
| feared in town and was handsomely
entertained by an old schoolmate and
! friend. who took him to his home and
| introduced him TO his friends, suppos
| ing him to be an honest man and a
| gentleman. They We're also members
| Of the same secret society. He repaid
| this kindness by the most contempti
BILE abuse of privileges granted and
| acquaintance made. 1t is understood
| that. after leaving town, he was so
| forcbly shown the error of his ways
| that he hung his head With shame and
refused to appear in court with his
| evidence. He probably will not again
| visit Richmond for some time.
The findings of the jury seems to be
| highly satisfactory To the business men
| Of Bath and Richmond, and County
| Attorney Rogers has been strongly
| denounced in both places for STOPPING
| to such practices.
The Caribou man, who spent few
hours in town, Thursday, left for his
home on the evening train. This
| abortivc attempt at rigid enforcement
of the law is looked upon with much
disgust by the majority of the citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
NEW STORY OF MACE0's MURDER
Told by Ship Captain. Who Got II From an
Havana Telegrapher.

New York, Dec. 25.-'I am able to
say on what l consider the best of au-
thority that General Maceo was muir
dered and not killed in honorable war
fare" said the commander of a YES
sci which arrived this week. with news
of the battle.
Captain Burley. of the steamship
City of Washington. is authority for
the news. He was told of it by a man
of unquestioned honor and veracity.
who in turn got his information from
the chief telegraph operator at the
Palace in Havana.
Captain Burley asserts that the let
ter which was found on the body of
young Gomez. saying that he could not
live after the loss of his leader. was a
rank forgery, for the same chief tele-
graph operator at the Castle in Ha-
vana has said so.
"Maceo was killed at o'clock on the
afternoon of the Sth,'' said the cap
tain. He was decoyed under the
bluffs and shot from them. Major
Cirujeda had $50 men in readiness at
Punta Bravo. There were just 40 in
the Cuban party with Maceo.
1t is whispered that two escaped
and that one of these is with Juan
Riviera in the Rosario hills. The
others We're killed. 1t is from these
two that the truth has come.
"A Spanish oIncer told me confiden-
TALLY that Maceo was ambushed. 1t
was expected that many presenta-
tons tresignations) would follow the
news of his death. Instead, the Gu
bans have become doubly determined
and have gained in numbers"
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BOTH CRITICALLY ILL.
N. L. Abbott Of Dexter, and George Golf o.
Foxcroft. Very Sick.

Dexter. Dec. 25..- (SpeciaD.- l..
Abbott of Dexter, tor many years chief
clerk for Amos Abbott & Co., and a
member of the House of Representa-
tives in 1880, lies critically i'll at his
home in Dexter. He is one of the
prominent men of the town, and much
liked by all.
George Golf. another old resident of
Dexter, and for many years express
messenger between Dexter and Bangor.
and later, express messenger between
FOxcroft and Bangor, lies critically i'll at
his home in FoXcroft. He is a man ex
tensively known in Piscataquis and
Penobscot counties. and highly re-
spected by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
Stomach

with severe pains across my shoulders,
and great distress. had violent nausea
which would leave me very weak and
faint. difficult to get my breath. These
spells came oftener and more severe. !
did not receive any lasting benefit from
physicians. but found such happy effects
from a trial of Hoods Sarsaparilla. that 1
took several bottles and mean to always
keep it in the house. | am now able to
do all my own work. which for six years
| have been unable to do. My husband
and son have also been greatly bene-
fitted by Hoods Sarsaparilla for pains in
the back, and after the grip. l gladly
recommend this grand blood medicine"
MRS. PETER BURBY, Leominster, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
Sour

Stomach, sometimes called waterbrash,
and burning pain, distress. nausea,
dyspepsia. are cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. This it accomplishes because
with its wonderful power as blood
purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla gently
tones and strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs, invigorates the liver,
creates an appetite. gives refreshing
sleep, and raises the health tone. In
cases of dyspepsia and indigestion it
seems to have "a magic touch.''
"For over II years | suffered from sour
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GARDNER MAN KILLED.
David Chase Run Over by Train At Gorham. n
H.--Dies in Berlin Hospital.

Berlin. N. H., Dec 25.-David Chase.
a passenger on the Grand Trunk train,
was run over at Gorham, N. H.. Thurs
day night. and had his leg terribly
crushed He was taken to the Andro-
scoggin Hospital in Berlin, where he
died. He was employed in Maine, and
came to Gorham to spend Christmas.
His parents live in Gardiner, Me.
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Death OF Prominent Indiana Politician.

Washington, Dec. Chichester r.
Faulkner for some years a prominent
of Indiana. ana of recent
years private secretary of Senator
Voorhees, died at the Providence hos
pital, today. of injuries received last
night by being run over by street car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
M00sehead Lake Frozen Over.

Foxcroft. Dec. 25.-Amos Walkers
kineo stage on Moosehead lake has
started running. NJ. a. Terrell came
first man to come all the way down on
the ice.
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Major Mckinley Passes Quiet Christmas.

Canton. Ohio, Dec. 25.-Maior McKin-
ley's Christmas was very quiet. He
took two sleigh rides. this morning.
Mrs. Mckinley accompanied him dur
ing one ride. and party of the major s
nieces was with him on the second. The
second. The major and his wife dined
with Mother Mckinley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED 1S4S.
Banking Rooms 235 water
Street.

TRUSTEES-Wm S. Badger: J. n.
Manley, l.. c. Cornish. Lendall I1tconio'
Il. +. PARROT. 49,
Deposits received and placed on inter-
est the first day of every month. -,
Interest paid or credited on account ~
first Wednesday of February and AususL.
Deposits are exempt by law from a taAes'
and accounts are strictly confidential
Especial privileges afforded 70 E ;T..,s-
tes. married women and minors.
E2dtf EDWIN c. DUDLEY Treas
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Washington Forecast.

Washington. Dec. 2j.-Forecast for Sat
urdaY: For New England. fair: followed
by local SHOWS in northern portion
warmer in south. westerly winds. in
rrcaSinS in force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
Church Destroyed BY Fire-loss. $40, 900.

Wikesbarre, Pa. Dec 25-St. Stepen's
Episcopal church was destroyed by fire.
this morning, and the West Moreland
clubhouse adjoining Quilted. LOSS,
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, Dec a5-Local forecast: For
Saturday fair; warmer; southwest
winds: fair, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

This is the PuREsT DRINKING VAT
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC MATTER IN 1T: 1T bolls up
q sold layer of clay which strictly pro,
tects it from surface drainage and al
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. .2acts.
One half gallon daily per month";. .5octs
Delivered to any part OF the city for 50
cents a hogshead or % cents barrel for
washing purposes. All orders promptly
attended to.
c. r. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor,
Augusta. Maine.