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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS,
SUPERIOR COURT.
December Term, Judge Oliver G. Hall, Prssid.
ing.
Sheriff, K. K. Norton.
Clerk, W. s. Choate.
G. W. Heselton. County Attorney.
+. A. Small, Stenographer.


Clerk, w. s. Choate
G. w. Heselton, County Attorney.
+. A. Small, Stenographer.
Augusta, Jan. 3.
Dolly ct al. VS.. Gay. This case was
given to the jury at 3.15. After being
out two hours. the jury returned verdict
for the defendant Counsel for plaintiff
files motion and exceptions and will carry
the case to the law court.
County Attorney Heselton called up. the
case of State VS.. Charles II. Nelson, and
stated that the respondent in the civil case
against him for the assault, having paid
$4,000 in settlement of the judgment, he
thought the interests of justice would be
subserved by the payment of the costs in
the case and suspending sentence, depend
ent on the future conduct of the respond
emit. The court therefore directed the in
dictment to be placed on file on payment
of costs.
William Grant VS. Ida Haskell. Clason
g. Atkins for plaintiff, G. w. Heselton for
defendant. This is a suit to recover on a
bill of merchandise amounting to $40. 40,
The plaintiff is a trader in Randolph,
and had bill against the defendants hus-
band amounting to Sl4.49. The husband
died and defendant asked credit to the
amount of "a so, promising plaintiff that
if he would give it to her she would not
only pay that but her husband S bill, when
she obtained the insurance on her hus-
bands life. The plaintiff says he gave her
credit on this promise.
The defendant denies that she promised
to pay the bill against her husband, but
admits that the $40 may be due. al
though she at one time sent the amount
to plaintiff and had supposed he received
1t until short time before the suit
The testimony and arguments had beer
concluded when court adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

sunday eVening,at the Winthrop Street
Univcrsalist church, Rev. c. A, Hayden
will begin his course Of lectures on the
general subject, The Bible; What it is,
and hat it is Not Sunday evening his
subject will be False Claims and the
Harm They Do" The reputation of ex-
cellencc as thinker, and student Of life,
and withal lecturer of the highest order,
makes it unnecessary to state that the
announcement Of these lectures to he
given by him, has been warmly received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04
FOR SALE OR TO LET

Small Advertisements not exceeding four
lines thirty words) coming under the head OF
WANTED, FoR SALE, To LIT. LOST, &C., will be
inserted two times for 25 cents, three times for
IS cents and one week for 80 cents, ADVANCE
PAYMENT. In sending by mail remittance Of
postage stamps or postal note should be made
with order, as the charges are too small to
open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

The elegant estate situate in Augusta. at the
junction of Green and State streets. owned by
Erastus Bartlett Esq, and formerly occupied
by DR.. j. o. We, bster; it comprises a very
large tract of land, in the heart OF the City,
and the house is most thoroughly built, equip
ped with furnace, bath room, set range, open
fire places and thorough system of pumt ing.
The stable which is detached from he house
could easily be turned into dwelling. To be
sold at a low price. Apply to or address Leu
dali Titcomb. Augusta, Maine. nov l3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04
Depends Upon Circumstances.

DO you believe married man lives
longer than single one:'
We'll, 1 don't know, replied Mr.. Neu-
wed. Il lived longer before l was mar
ried than l have since. West Medford
Windmill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04
ANNUAL MEETING.

OF Augusta, Maine, will hold their apnual
meeting for the election of directors aud for
the transaction OF any other legitimate bust
ness, at their banking room in Augusta, on
Iussday, the "A day of January, 1896, at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon.
TREBY JOHNSON, Cashier.
Dec. 30, 1885. dec 80 ian Isl n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

The annual communication of Augusta
Lodge, f. & A. NJ, occurs at Masonic
Temple next Tuesday evening, Jan. eth.
for the election Of officers, for the ensuing
Masonic year. A full attendance is de-
sired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

When a man offers to warrant stove
polish to be the best on earth, and that
man is f. W. Church, all the ladies
should be interested to investigate. The
funny part is he offers them the init
ten His window explains it all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

R. W. Soule. The Hustler. alias
The Nonpareil,' hopes to get into his
new quarters in the Allen building.
Feb /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

The railroad map of the state and
which will be hound with the forth coming
railroad report as in the past several
years, has been brought up To date, and
consequently adds materially to the value
OF the report. These maps have heretofore
been printed outside the State, but, this
year, We're printed at the journal establish
ment. The Journal feels assured that all
ing reports will be convinced that the need
of having this work done out of the State
on longer exists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

The annual meeting of the Abnaki Club
for election of officers will take place.
next Wednesday, January s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

The Augusta Lodge, F. and A. NJ, will
hold its annual meeting and election,
Tuesday evening, Jan. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

IN B. Norton of this city. has bought
jE" rs Of hay, Of which he has pressed
900 He is now engaged in pressing
with { re wachines, which average IS
tons, daily. Five hundred tons he in
tends to hold hack for an anticipated rise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

The Augusta Orchestral Club now has
30 members, three having been omitted at
the last meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

Hon. c. NJ. Weston OF Belgrade, was in
the city, Friday, or business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04
Local Matters.

"Old Kentucky" this evening, at the
Opera house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

There will be no service at the W. C.
7. o., Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

The river is still full Of floating ice, but
the water has suhsided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

small farm of about 80 acres. under good
cultivation: nice set Of buildings. good well
of water. Fer particulars inquire of ". 5
Malcolm. ian4d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

One fine Jersey COW, years old, calf seven
days old, $40 o. P. Robbins. Riverside. Me
ian 3 d 2ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04
TO LET.

Pleasant furnished front room, first floor,
with privilege OF bath. No. Swan street.
dec30dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

Pure milk, delivered morning and evening
5. 5. Norton, So Sewall Street ianadlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04

for prices chamber furniture at f. u. Wood
yer have better bargains in furniture, and we don't
better going to have more money for
quote you few Uf our dull times prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-04
FOR RENT.

Old Papers, whole srd clean, G; ksxSxsac
JouESAL ofiice, price 10 cents per hundred.
ianfedtf
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

Captured by .rurge vanderbfirr
svIMninu Poot.

washington. March 2e--Secfetnry
Morton was captivatcd with the rwirl-
min. pooi which George Vanderbilt
has provided for the enjoyment OF him
self nnd his friends In the palnce he
Inns cdecfcd at i3iltnore. y. 9 II Is
situated In the basement of tho VIA
under an archcd roof. and The walls,
foors, celllng and the sifsH end bottom
of The pool arc lined with white porce-
lain bricks, which are polished Ike
marble. The pool itrelf Is nifty feet
square, with mn inclined bottom, ana
a depth or water varying from three TO
twelve feet which can be heated any
Temperature TO suit the pleasure ~
those who Wish 10 enjoy II. Every
eort Of Fymnastlc continuance II pro-
vlded far the swimmers, and n fnnrt
beautiful effect Is produced By row
of electric lights Of great candle power
plaral under the water at the bottom
Of the pool. at short Intervals, at the
angle made by IN. floor and Flder.
These iighia cause the water % appear
no ctystal and w1iis bat..ips the
aaeat Is u,a1a2.A
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29
THRIVING CROCKETT
MANY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND
EVIDENCES OF PROSPERITY.
Full of Enterprising Citizens VINO
Have Great Confidence In the
Future of the Place.

Crockett. Tex. March ss.-(SpecinD--
Crockett has a fine system OF electric
lights. both arc and incandestcnt'
fine oil mill. steam laundry and by
MAY will have an ice factory. A sys-
fem of waterworks IL discussed ana -
only a matter Of short time until this
Will be added. The two leading hoteis.
the PIckwick and the Capital, both
large three-story brick buildings, are
first-class in all appointments. ke-
Gently twelve or fifteen brick business
houses have been erected and more are
in demand. Hon. W. b. Page John
shivers. Dudley Lipsoomb. ESD. Ny
I.unsford and others are putting UP resi-
denres Mr.. A. II. Wootlers Will erec
a fine residence soon.
residences cannot be erected tat
enough TO supply the demand. Tenar
houses would bring 4 good per cent if
some time.
w. p. Page sold his residence iI,dy
70 Mrs. Colonel Taylor for $1,000; Itie
stated that this property could ms
been bought for much less short me
ago. thus Illustrating the rise IN yaip W.
a CITY clock for the court house N
been ordered and will be here by A'rn
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

The International rontc in connection
with the II and I. c, and Rock Island
route ~ running r daily line of Pun.
man slccpers between Kansas Cit,.
Fort Worth and San Antonio. conncc.
ton III made at Garrett by passengers
10 and from Dallas forming the hest
route between points In the Republic
OF Mexico, Laredo, and corslrana, Dai.
ina. Fort Worth and North Texas
points (via HeArno) sleeper leaves Snr
Antonio at $50 p. M; Austin, ii:5o u.
M. arriving at Garrett AZ 7is a. M,
Dallas 1926 a, m. Fort Worth 1920 a,
M. Returning leaves Dallas 200 p. M,
Fort Worth, 600 y. M, arriving Mt Tay-
lor at a,al a, M, Austin $40 a. M. san
Antonio $50 "a. m, ID. ]. PRICE.
A. q. L. A
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29
Y TALK TO MARS.
4 HOLDS OUT THE HOPE on
COMMUNICATION
erk en- u Machine BY which He
rets to Unii.e Electric waves
sisinstea win Russians.

York, March 2s.--Nikola Tesla
Ioed another to his wonderful as
~ IN the possibilities of the elec-
Itent. His latest announcement.
'ouay, IL likely to attract more
on among scientists and lnyIneu
noentgen's y rays. the electric
or even the telephone. ior ~
4 possibly, that at last methou
INn found by which the inha Of
~ this earth may ultimately
acate with those on Mars OF an!
Planet. Mr.. Tesla believes that
ming Is now possible and IN
ume We may be on speaking
with other planets. made Dy
y electric waves. But even u
feple OF Mars are not of sufficient
senee TO understand the signals
munciations from Mr.. Tesla, the
LIE VIII be useful as means
sporting messages TO all parts OF
arth simultaneously. sucn
" communication without wires
oe OF the greatest Importance III
nsnission OF news in times OF
1 Epidemic. Mr.. Tesla is now per-
machine with that Idea IN
'1ea of communicating with
W the same means Is an after
rauon. Mr.. Tesla's idea. for
rnicating with Mars. or other
F'anets, is not based on pyro-
IA Or a system OF lights placed In
anu squares. such rs the Ger
thought might be elfec-
's scheme Ia TO utilize electric
| lie thinks that such waves
kts'v,municate 10 other planets Just
OF the sun are trans
N y. ,he earth and produce similar
k"~"ees here In the form OF thun-
kh,"ers. Mr. TeEln Believes that
| y transmission Of disturbances
-ssond DOUBT that waves OF
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

Dear Edltor-Plcase inform your
rcnders that n written TO conidentlnlly
will mall In a sealed letter the plan
pursued ny which was permanently
ter years OF suffering from nervous
weakness, night losses and weak
shrunken parts I have no scheme to
eXtort money from anyone whomsoever.
WIS robbed and swindled by the
auaoks until | nearly lost faith In man
kind. but thank Heaven | am now well.
vigorous nnd strong, and anxious TO
make this certain means OF cure known
10 all.
Having nothing TO sell or send G. O.
D.. I want no money. Address James
A. Harris. Box 2sT, nolrny. Mich,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

Attarhe Of tho Japnn~sr Legation
Took His Third DcHrcc.

Washington. March 2s.-An event IN
Masonic circles occurred last night
when Mr.. Chung. q translator and at
tachc Of the Chinese legation. received
the third degree Of Masonry IN Federal
lodge No / Mt Masonic temple. The
lodge room was filed with members OF
the Masonic fraternity IN public life
and with many visitors from Baiti-
more. Richmond and other cities. and
the ceremonies are said TO have been
very impressive. Mr.. Chung is grndu-
ale OF Trinity college and took his FIRST
degree at Hartford He IL the only
member az the present Chincse legation
10 loln a secret fraternity. although
peyerni or his predecessors have had
degrees conferred upor them.
Maeonry il quite popular In China.
There are masonic lodges IN all OF the
foreign settlements, but none but the
educated natives have so far Joined.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

B~twecn bradley mud ucktnicy -
ttr niue t.fnrs state

Lexington. KY. March 2S--The open
fight instituted by the Bradley organi-
zation to defeat Mckinley Ia this state
take decided stand. Today samuel
Roberts editor OF the Kentucky Tender.
pushes bradley inside and declares flrrt
for Ohlo's ex-governor.
He says that from every district, and
from almost every county, comes the
cry that the Republicans are for Nc
Klnley and. much as they admire Brad :
ley. thc,. think HIS tiinN has not Yet
come, They do not want TO waste their
strength on "a "fayorite Hon.' no matter
now popular or deserving he may be.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

electricity are propagated through an
space. The objection, he says, may pe
mt forward that sufficient electrical
disturbances cannot be naue on wv
earth's surface. and that we wouiu NC
wholly dependent upon thunderstorihs
and other phenomena OF nature ior 'he
success OF the experiment.
There is no such difficulty, ne says.
because all the lightning and thunder
,ocessorv NAV be manufactured. Mr.
Tesia does not wish the inference 10 pe
drawn that the success of the expert
ment IL in any way dependent upuh
lipht noise or vibration ACCOMPANYING
me electrical discharge. The idea v
Ia utilize the electric waves propasa.eu
through atmosphere and the ether De-
yond. a,,ad 10
tronsmit news TO various parts OF the
aorth AS the earth is a conductor, an
electric disturbance in one part. MI,
,resin believes, ought TO cause a chahss
~ the equilibrium of the earth's SURFACE;
ana therefore should be feit at ~
noInts on the earths surface ana iiiig NJ
be recorded by properly constructeu NJ
struments. 1..s,on straet
,ahoratory today SIR. Tesla talked free
~ Of his plans. ,,.,. ate
ct have been working on TINS as
coverv for six years" said MT Tesia'
al first originated with Russian seem
lists. hut heretofore has been notn.ns
INF n dream. l am satisfied now tha'
have machine which Will. when per-
feeted. enable me 10 make practical eA-
NV one idea now is to distribute
eleetr,c waves about the earth 80 tnat
messages may he conducted simnita-
nHausly to ali parts of the globe. After
tbat mas been done I shall turn my az
tsntlon to attempting to communicate
with planets. ,.r,r work
,ny'on IL not completed. | hope 70 see
10 completion shortly. / nave su.i
diaouIty in perfecting my experiment.,
7 take the harder problems pe'a'us I,
ihey have more charm for me, anu; 81
e',,,rse are more difficult to soiYe.
sometimes ! think have a Inacni,in ~.
,bat solves a problem. and tneh uis
ever m error which 1t takes years u
az am satisfied. though. that me ny
,ranatnission OF news about the ear.h
by electric waves is no longer eh'ner-
icGl'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

sions may also be allowed to the ind,-
gent widows OF such soldiers and SAIL
ors no" dead, when from age or dis
ease thcy cannot earn a support
tensions may be allowed to the wives
death OF tho husband. Il dirahletl and
indiEent as aforesaid; upon proper
proots In MI cases. Pensions granted to
widows shall ecaso upon their re:nar-
rinse.
other amendments relate 10 the Judi
cru system OF the state. and to local
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

for the purpose of making the Warrior
river navigable from Daniels Creek to
Noble, Ala. and with the construction
OF he proposed canal Birmingham
wouii find itself linked by Il water
rouie to the gulf. It's wealth OF
products OF pig iron and coal could ut
greatly reduced rates of transportation.
he bnrged from its mines and furnaces
TO New orleans and ports on the Gulf
OF MoNico.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

james u. Cnm"bcl Hns again Made
Tint stHemcut.

Springfield, ohio. March sS.-Ex-Gov-
crnor James Il. Campbell today sent the
following nelf-oNplanatory letter TO u
paper here;
MY Dear Sir; Some time ago |
received letter from YOU In relation
TO an Interview upon the presidential
nomination, and also asking u | were
a candidate. In reply beg TO say
that aIn not candidate do not de-
sire tho nomination and have no spe-
cial views upon the subject, except such
as have been published time and again.
Sincerely yours,
JAMES d. CAMPRELI."
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

In the hunt of gold. II you don't find
u mine you may get in on the around
floor In stocks. We win sell the tickets
and you can do the rest,
The grand excursion via Rock island
route viii leave Fort worth for Grip
pie Creek Tuesday. April It'll. 1t only
costs ono fare FOR the round trip and
tickets are good thirty days for return.
For further particulars call on W.
T. orton. G T, A.. corner Fifth ana
Main. or address
j. C. MecABE.
General Passenger Agent,
Fort Worth
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

Washington, March ?s.--Mra. Clevc-
land Is taking n great deal OF outdoor
exercise these days aud can be seen
on the street almost any afternoon
usually alone--taking her constitution
al. She walks rapidly. with q long.
swinging stride. and wears heavy.
hrnad hlttoned. loW-heeled ahoeg.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29
---
ALABAMA CANAL
nil for Its survey Fnyorahiy ne
portcd to the House.

washington. March 2s.--It was YARN
ed today that the committee on iNsrs
ana harbors would Recommend .he
iii soon 10 he reported 90 me '1r ra
an appropriation Of slo.opg 'or =, dnn-
s,r,,rted from Daniels Greek. q the
evar5inr river. to Birminghani Aia-
rms a matter n great intcrst. 10
r.tr orleans and tho gulf port. Con-
,,r.ss has already appropriated money
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

NJ delinquent taxpayers are hereby
noifed tbAt state and county taxes
fo1 1895 must be paid before Aprll I. or
sane win he turned over to commits
sluicrs' court for suit. as pro, ldcd by
delinquent tax laws OF 1913.
J. i. EONENKAMP,
Collector.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

ON April 7th at sssio for the round
trip from Fort Worth.
THE CRIPPLE CREEK EXCURSION
via the Fort worth and Denver. the
great short line from Texas.
Get your tickets at aoi Main street.
f. S, BEARD. c. p. & T. A..
Fort Worth. Texas.
Or C. u. Lusk. Ticket Agent Union
Depot. Fort Worth. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

For this occasion the Katy win
sell round trip tickets at rate OF orc
fare $3.50 for the round trip. Selling
dates April 10 and 20, i.mliai for re-
turn to April 20.
@ z A. IL
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

You can save s25 by buying nm I'm
rtrial. a Gladiator, Crawford at Mad
ok. Ellison 4; Co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

our new line OF baby -buggiey " IN
and We expect You 20 come ana zee
them. Maddox. ellison q %
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

Gladiator Bicycles are heau,ies' IN, une
hest high grade wheel ~ ~ ~,
,se VIM sell ihsm for $40. AeaasA' -
llsou & Co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29
saag~rfc.t. san Antoafo, Apvii ~ to

For the above occasion. the M. X.
a. n. will s.,ll tickets on April ~. at rate
OF fare $3.50 for the round trip. limited
20 May for return
G. p. & t. A.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

Sweet Moments Cigarettes are made
OF finest virginia and Turkish Tobao-
Tpa
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

order your pctti1ohn's breaitfnri
food at Turner a. Dingee's--se a pack
age.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29
rLnpcn WILL nn nnatInED


NhtIOhHI '""FF""o"' :.
washington. March Mo head OF
n holt OF tho silver men II " proposed
10 offer at the Republican convention
a resolution pledging every man who
participted In the nomination to sup
port the ticket This has never been
done III a presidential convention.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

General Passenger Agent.
Fort Worth.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-05-14
mAJOR COFFEY.
Liquor Seen In tn. House, But Nothing
Known About IL.

Robert j, C0hcy Of Bennington said that
be had been at the Van Ness house great
many times and his examination continued -
Q. You may tell what YOU have seen in
dicatiug the use OF intoxicating liquor in the
dining room Of the Van Ness house, A. /
never sat 70 a table where there was liquor.
II It was served st other tables | didn't know
II; couldn't tell what II was, whether pol
lnaris Or what ID was.
q, Have you ever seen, and II 80 how
frequently, anything that you supposed or
thought might be intoxicating liquor Of any
kudy A. ! couldn't swear that ! ever did.
.. Have sou ever seen any indications Of
IT, u-e IN any other part Of the house! A. |
think twice In my experience ! have seen II
IN rooms ! have been 20, but don't know
whether IL was procured IN the house or
who Of lhe parties procured H. ! never saw
any ordered or paid for in the house.
q. Have yOu ever seen the bell boys car
rying IL about the house, the corridors or up
the stair, or anything on servers or WAITER,
which looked like intoxicating li4u0ry A.
No. sir; never did or never happened 10 be
10 the rooms when The bell boys, II Il was
them. that brought 10.
q pjd you ever ask for any liquor therc'
A. id once.
q. when was that 4. Il wa some time
within the last three OF four wears | was
there over night and went down stairs. /
have known Mr. scott, that testified hi.
forenoon a long time. ! told him had q
fearful cold and sore throat, and that II !
had q glass Of any Kind NJ spirits il would DO
M good bot va. refused aud Wa told by /
BIN that be- hai nothing in hl, possession Of
the Kind. He could give me bottle Of ginger /.
ale n that v 8ud DO me Any good,