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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01

Mr. Tomlinson's Speech.
Mobile Register
Mr.. Tomlinson is man Of command
ing presence. and speaks in clear, dis
tinct and pleasing tone.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01

The newly elected officers of Jefferson
county will take charge today. jefferson
county may we'll congratulate herself on
the new selection. There is not one who
is not fitted for the place--worthy and
we'll qualified-and against whom there
is not one word of reproach for any mis-
coming in the various walks of life. No
county can boast a superior set of Of
ficers nor the democratic party more true
and tried supporters.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01


The Eufaula Times may be- kicker,
and all that; its editor may go off on a
summer vacation in the thickest of the
fight and let the paper run over with pot
metal, but when 1t comes to standing
square by the action of the organized de-
mocracy we have yet to see the Times
flicker. Speaking of the congressional
nomination in the Third district, 1t says:
"Mr. Clayton has carried every county
in the district. He will be nominated
Monday at Ozark. The Times will sup
port him, He will be the nominee of our
party The editor of this newspaper.has
rarely been able to agree with Clayton in
politics. and has not been training with
him this summer. 1t is needless and
boo.iess for us to say that his opinion
OF the Chicago platform is not at all
shared by us. but he will be the nominee
OF thu democratic party. and as such we
support him."
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01

The Montgomery Mckinley organ is
elated over the fact that the boiling con-
venlion in that city has not been put
down as failure. No one presumed 1t
would be failure. Democrats wanted
to see it a success in order that those
who have actually Joined the Mckinley
forces might be spotted Wait until
some of the members seek honors of the
old democratic party again, and you will
think it was rousing success, and one
that lives in history.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
OPERATOR RECOVERED.
Bucket Shop "squeaIer" Get Verdict in
Supreme Court.

The "bucket shop" case in the Su-
preme court and it's outcome caused
much interest, and the verdict for the
plaintiff has set many people thinking
deeply, says the Lewiston Journal.
The jury was out As minutes in this
case the suit of James Nolan VS.. ", W.
Clark, reporting a verdict for plaintiff
for $3.50, the amount sued for and inter.
est, making total of $3.50. IS.
Judge Foster occupied an hour and a
quarter in his charge to the jury, going
over the claims of both sides and laying
down the law applicable to the case He
said that the great question of fact reIat-
ed to the nature of the transaction
whether it was bona fide purchase of
corn or whether 1T was mere betting on
the rise and fall of the market. The
jury was to determine which it was IN
this case. II was claimed by the defense
that Nolan was notified when he placed
his money on margins that ne could
have the stock or ware house receipts for
for the goods themselves at any time he
saw fit. This the plaintiff denied, saying
that he was dealing wholly in margins.
And 80 the court went on stating to the
jury the contentious of counsel, and he
emphasized again and again that the
question for the jury was tine determine
ton of the nature of the transaction.
Lawyer Noble was counsel for the de :
tense, and has fled motion for a new
trial
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
Nephritis
N euralgia
Nervousness

Inflammation OF the kidneys, acute inter
mittent pains seated in the nerves, and weak
ana diseased nervous systems. soothed, healed
ana cured by this wonderful vital and muscle
nerv1ne. Nothing on earth will cure colds,
coughs, catarrh as quickly. Its electric energy
goes wherever there is pain or Inflammation.
ros Internal as much External use. Trust
"hat time has endorsed 1t used and recon-
mended by physicians everywhere. tits used
anoendorsed by all athletes. 1t is unlike any
other. tits superior to any other, For bruises,
ourns, chaps, cracks. strains sprains, sore
ness, stiffness, swellings. sideache, backache
ana lameness anywhere. 1t is the sovereign
remedy for asthma, bronchitis bleeding lungs,
collie, Group, cramps, chills, cholera morbus.
All who use it are amazed at its power.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
wife and Piano Missing

Olef Werenskjold, who has been en-
ployed at sos Congress street went home
last night TO find that his wife had de-
camped taking piano and some other
articles belonging to the house, according
to his story.
They have been married two years and
had two children. The older the woman
took with her and the younger was left
in the care of Il neighbor.
Mr.. Werenskjold says that the trouble
between him and his wife arose over a
board bill by one of her relatives who
had been stopping with them. He
couldn't find out last night where she
had gone to.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
MAY BE A MORMON.
Lewiston Agitated Over Visit of Mysteri.
Gus Stranger.

Lewiston, Septemb Der 23.-Some very in
terest1ng things are coming to light
concerning Mr.. Herman DUDE, who has
been in Lewiston for mum Der of weeks
and has very suddenly disappeared with
out telling his friends where he has gone.
He. told his landlady that he was we'll
acquainted In tho West and had known
great many people in Salt Lake City,
Utah. In his rooms after he had gone
were found letters from Utah which tend
to show that he was in the employ of
some person there. 1t now comes out
that he is not a French Canadian,
though he speaks French remarkably
well. Tuesday afternoon two letters,
one dated at Mechanic Falls and the 9TH
or at Lisbon, Nd, in the fine handwrit-
ing OF a woman came to his boarding
place and are there now.
One young lady called at his house
Tuesday evening. She was told that he
had gone away, and was asked by the
lady who owns the house to come in and
talk with her about the strange young
man. The caller turned around without
word and hurried off into the night.
At one place where DUDE went. hs
found young woman who had been
quarreliDg with her husband, and he told
her that here were many places on
earth where men never quarreled and
whore the marriage state was one of un
broken happiness. The young lady was
AN Irish woman, and without more ado
she bDxed Dube's ears and sent hin,
about his business. She believed that
the man was Mormon elder look Ing
for converts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
U. S. CIRCUIT COURT.
Session Opened Wednesday and Juries
Empanelled.

The term Of the United States ciroui,
court opened Wednesday. Judge Webt
presiding.
Rev. W. s. Ayrss. of the First Baptist
CHURCH, offered the prayer.
The grand and petit juries were con
stituted as follows:
GRAND JURY.
Alfred W. Clark, of Castine, foreman
Dale Body, of Bangor; Charles Weeks
and Lyman Curtis, of Bristol; Charles
M. Barstow and Arthur B. Arey, Of
Camden; j. Wesley Bowden. of Castine
james A. Clough and William e. Get
chell, of Chelsea; William F. Blanchard
and Edward Ross, of Gum berland; Johr
shapleigh and George f. Ireland. Of
Eliot; Ira L. Gould and Sewell @.
Shaw, of Foxoroft; Charles B. Plumme,
and Elmer T. Smith, of Lisbon; Freak
M. Libby and Patrick H. Coney, Of
Portland.
George II. Cakes, of Bangor, and
Woodbury. Hilton. Jr., and Arthur A.
Steavens, of. Wells, were excused.
PETIT JURY.
Alfred G. Hidram of Wells, foreman
Eugene Fl. Dakin and Arson NJ Eaton,
of Bangor; B. Frank Perkins and Chas.
Wilson, of Castine; Moses W. Pearson,
of Cum berlaud; Charles Jellison and
William p. Fernald, of Eliot; Freeman
II. Jackson and Danforth r. Cakes, of
Foxcroft; Edgar r. Newell, of Lisbon ;
George W. Tarbox, of Portland.
Stephen g. Ritterbush and Fred'k A.
Packard. OF Camden: and Otis s. White
OF Lisbon, were excused
James A. Day. of Portland, and
Augustus 7. Littlefeld, of Wells, are
Judge Webb having addressed the
Grand Jury, they were conducted to the
Grand Jury room. Tt Is probable that
their labors will not last over two days,
us there is not much business to come
before them.
There being no business before the
petit jury. they were dismissed until 8
?. m.
The civil docket was next called. When
the case Of Miller VS. Ponce was called,
Dennis Meaher, ESQ.,, counsel for Ponce,
asked continuance to the April term.
A prominent witness was away in Eu-
rope, and MIR. Ponce was suffering from
: wounded hand. So continuance, final
Tor the defendant, was made until the
irst Wednesday of the April term. W.
d. Looney appeared for Miller.
When the case of Boyd Ewing vs.. r.
4. Moody, OF Belfast, was called. Mr..
y oodnian, counsel for plaintiff, stated
hat he had giyen the notice for trial.
Defendants are required to file their
headings by p. m. Saturday.
The petit jury came in again at 8 D.
H., and were excused until 10 a. m. to-
lay.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
Old People.

ga people who require medicine to reg
~ ulate the bowels and kidneys will find
she nrue remedy in Electric Bitters. This
hiealelhe does not stimulate and contains
acts as tonic and Alternative. IL acts
mlldly on tue stomach and bowels, add.
ing strength and giving tone to the or
gans Thereby aiding Nature In the per-
formanoe OF the functions. Electric Bit
tiers is an excellent appetizer and aids di
gestlon. Old People find it just what
they sas need &c f5ios fifty cents and ST. 90 per
Congress street, under Congress Sonsre
Hotel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
Portland & Rochester Rasroad.
ANNUAL MEETING,

NHE Stockholders of the Portland &
IL Rochester railroad are hereby notified
that their annual meeting will be held at the
othce OF Geo; P. Wescott, 1911 Middle street,
cortland, on Wednesday, the seventh day of
to act upon the following articles, viz;
Ito hear the report Of the Directors and
act thereon.
2.-To see If the Stockholders will so
amend the Bylaws that the Board of
Directors shall consist of ten persons instead
Of nine, as now provided by Bylaw No. 3.
80 10 elect directors for the ensuing year.
$40 transact any other business that
may legally come before said meeting.
VIM. II. CONANT, Clerk.
fOrtland, september %, 1896. sep22d2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
JOhns0nis es' :s;e'
.:AAoDypEL INI MEN I,

FOR nearly century it is marvellous how
many different complaints and diseases it has
cured. 1t Is not merely Liniment, it is the
Universal Household Remedy from infancy to
OLD age. You can safely trust what time has
endorsed. For 80 years the demand for it has
steadily increased. 1t has probably saved
more lives and relieved more suffering than
any other remedy, its special province being
the treatment of Inflammation, both internally
and externally. Every Mother should have
it in the house, dropped on sugar suffering
children love il. Every athlete should rub
down with 1t. It produces an increase of vital
activity in the system. and excites the parts to
more vigorous exertion, thus giving them the
power to throw off and prevent disease.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
This Means You.

You and yours and friends are respectfully
invited to join the KIMBALL QUEBEC
ff "A ETY. leaving Portland Thursday, Septem-
per 24th, at .25 p. m. The party will meet at
the West End Hotel parlor in this city on the
arrival OF the morning Etrains and afternoon
trains. Dinner for everyone, so cents each
over forty of last years excursionists have
booked this year. The rates nom Portland
are 81 90 to Quebec and return, and cores
ponding low rates from all points on the Maine
central railroad. Sept22 3t#
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
THE MURDER OF MAC MoNAaLE.
Testimony Against the Indi ans Accused of
the Crime,

| Calais, September 23.-The evidence al
the hearing of Wallace Nicholas, John
Stevens and Lola Z. Lola, the Indians
charged with the murder of John Mao
Monagle. off Perry last Wednesday. was
very conflicting
The testimony of Freeman Cox and
Dennis Harrington of Calais were strong
ly against the Indians. it was while
Cox and Harrington were1 on their way
to Pembroke about O. clook In the after
noon that they saw the canoe containing
the Indians and MaoMon agile off Lewis
Cove and heard them singing. A fog
coming up they neither saw or heard the
Indians until about in the evening.
The men in the canoe, they said were
then disputing. MacMonagle told the
Indians to land them or it would be the
worse for them. The Indians then
threatened to kill MaeMonagle. and after
hot words on both sides repeatedly struck
MaoMonagle with a paddle in spite of his
appeals for mercy. MacMonagle in an
unconscious condition was thrown into
the river, but revived by the water and
loudly shouted for assistance, but was
again struck with paddle and soon
after sank.
1t came out in the cross examination
that Cox and Harrington had been
drinking heavily during the day.
The story told by the Perry towns
people was the very reverse. About 2
O'Clock In the evening the people along
the shore easily saw the canoe, as it
was clear moonlight evening and heard
the dispute in the canoe.
MacMonagle and one Of the Indians
wished to go to ST. Andrews, the two
other Indians wished to be landed.
Nicholas aooidently broke his paddle and
fell into he river. MaoMonagIe attempted
to assist Nicholas and upset the boat.
Their cries for assistance brought boat
from shore but before they could be
reached MacMonagis sank in spite Of the
assistance of the Indians, who were final
~ rescued in very exhausted condition.
Judge Rounds and 3. j. McGarriRle
appeared for the Indians, and after CON-
ouhAAnB oAo oAo1iC 0dy III nearing 6Qo
evidence they waived any further hear
ing, and Judge Fowler bound the
Indians over without bail to the October
court.
Sebattis T. Joseph who was arrested
on suspicion of having bsen connected
with the case, was able to prove beyond
a doubt that he was not at st. Andrews
on the day on which the murder was
but was with his parents at
and left Thursday for
PASSPORT, where he took the Standish to
Calais, and went from there to Prince.
ton. He was promptly discharged.
1t Is said Lola one of the accused and
the dead man, were fast
friends Lola seemed to enjoy the fullest
confidence of MacMonagls who often en-
trusted him with large sums of money
and it is said that during the past year
MaoMonagle has provided for the support
Of Lola, and his wife and children.
1t is also learned that the three Indians
who were with MacMonagle when be lost
his life went early next morning to the
scene Of the tragedy and made every
effort to discover the body.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24

Yet every individual member Of the
church catch the Soooby idea of per on
al responsibility. Lastly, spiritual relig
ion shall be fostered. What polity is
the best which quits the heart between
the individual soul aud God.
The closing exercises of the day was
a speech from Mr.. Puddefoot.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24

ura1u, 1So.1 1SO.O l11sS liz. =
Av. distance
bauled, 65.9S 1891 1884 GA, Ss
Rate per mile, 1850 1.545 1.546 1888
Op.exp. per rev.
train mile, $991 81. 009 sos sl.O2
In the above figures of operating OK
panses the charges TO operating for per-
manent additions to property have been
eliminated. The interesting feature of
this table is the increase in the length of
haul for both freight and passengers. and
the increase in the average freight train
load. The increase in the average length
Of haul helps Offset the decline in rates
per mile. while the increase in train
loads makes possible greater economies
in operation without any reduction in
the outlay on maintenance.
To summarize then: The road has rid
itself of its floating sdebt; it has expended
S., 331 433 on permanent improvements
only 50, DAP. sol of which was at the ex-
pense of capital and that amount itself
has been funded already; it's traffic
statistics indicate larger average hauls
and heavier train loads the one Of which
helps offset declining rates. and the other
to swell net earnings; the road has
earned nearly per cent year in
addition to the per cent paid on the
common stock; tbs two big sources of
expenditure in sight are the completion
of brake and coupler equipment and the
elimination of grade crossings, both o
which may be charged properly to coz
struction. The stockholders have com
msnded the management thoroughly in
the conservative policy which it has pur-
sued.
But in view of what has been done
and the present position of the property,
and in view of the near approach of
larger payments to stockholders of leased
roads, tho question may fairly be raised
now whether Boston & Maine stock
holders are not entitled to larger pro-
portion of the net earnings of the road.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
Guardians Sale Of Real Estate by Auc-
ton in the Growing City of West
brook.

Pursuant to license from the Hon. Henry
2. Peabody, Judge Of Probate, for the Coun-
ty of Cumberland, State of Maine, 1 shall
sell at public auction in the premises on Sat
O'Clock in the afternoon, the following de-
scribed real estate, VIZ; certain lot or
parcel Of land with the builindgs thereon
IN Westbrook, in said County. Beginning
King street, socalled with the dividing line
between the SO called .'Nason Lott and
the homestead farm of the late Jonas RAY
tinuation of said King street fifty feet;
thence westerly parallel with said dividing
line one hundred feet; thence southerly par
allel with said King street extension, fifty
feet; thence easterly one hundred feet by
said dividing line to the place begun at
Westbrook, September II, 1895.
ADELBERT C.CHUTE.
Guardian of Marie Ardelia Brown et ais mi
nor children and heirs of Anthony Brown.
deceased Sept17 1aw8wTh-'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24

In the fall Of 1856 was attacked with
violent pain through my back and kidneys
consulted the best physicians in the country.
Alter being under their treatment six or eight
months and receiving no benefit, was advised
10 try youF. Eminent, and by continuing to
- II. D. E. HUrcHINs, Fryeburg. Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
NIZ7lEET7f2
EXsllAa !
bl6AlhIlIIRFRR1 \ 81 s
Boston & Maine.

Boston & Maine.
A synopsis of the annual report of the
Boston g. Maine railroad has been al.
ready given in this column. But a few
words of comment may be added proner.
Iy at this time. The report marked the
third year of President Tuttle's admins
tration. and the stockholders are in.
terested naturally Ia discovering whether
the results suggest the approach of the
time when IN inufease in the rate of
dividend may be anticipated. To that end
we briefly SUNNI arizs the results of the
last three years.
Take the first general financial exhibit
OIL the company as it appears in its bal
ance sheet. Comparing the totals for
the year ended June 80, 1896, with those
OF June 30, 1898, it appsarsthat the
resources aud expenditures have been as
follows, net:
RESOURCES.
From increase common stock, S 775
From dec. stocks and bonds
owned. 500. 545
From increase funded debt, 1880, E55
From increase sundry liabilities, 1872, AT
Total, 81, 424. 352
EXPENDITURES.
For increase construction, 81, ,345
For increase go aipment, 1876, 456
For Inc. "otheI Investments, - 249, $50
For inc. materials and supplies, 41,0l0
For increase cash assets, 49, 748
For increase sundry assets, 4S1, 1874
For dec. current liabilities, 1,l09, lis
For dec profit and loss surplus, 1888, 524
Total. s4,424, 1852
: That is to.say in that period the COM
pany has increased it's funded debt by
IS, 730. 555, approximately half Of which
was for permanent additions to its
property and half to reduce It's current
liabilities. In other words the company
has strengthened itself by funding it's old
floating debt and by the contraction of
no new one. But it is important to ex-
anime the item of construction and
equipment more in detail. Stock holders
have not been getting the dividends that
the earnings Of the road made possible
because of the conservative policy of the
directors in making extensive perma-
nent improvements at the cost of operat-
ing expenses. What the permanent addi-
tions to the property have been for the
past three years and the proportions at
the expense of earnings and Of capital
account is shown by the following table
Permanent improve
ments, 81, 140,648
Charged to construction, SAT. 345
Balance to operating
expenses S. 293, 303 |
New equipment. $1,190, 1855
Charged to capital, 291. S94
Balance to operating
expenses, $685. s9l |
Permanent additions
charged to operating
expenses, So, 1872, 1914 |
That is to say the portion Of the earn
ings of the past three years put into per-
mauent additions is equivalent to about
8 90 per cent per year on the common
stock.
The changes in traffic conditions may
he ehown nv the fol1omino fipures.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take laxative Bromo Qninine Tablets. All drug
giSts refund the mouey If it fails TO cure. 25c
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24

Tho Doctors signature and directions every bottla
Six bottles. sS.0o s. JOHNSON q 60. Boston. Sss 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
Ss99,s9l

That is to say the portion Of the earn
ings of the past three years put into per-
manent additions is equivalent to about
5 90 per cent per year on the common
stock.
The changes in traffic conditions may
be shown by the following figures:
1896. 1898. 1894. 1898.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24
AT FORT FAIRFIELD.
Continued from First Page,

The report of Rev. Charles Whittier,
the general missionary, shows as fol-
| lows
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24

Balance to operating
expenses,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-24

We are agents for the Boston Patent
rant and Bicycle Suit. Of ALI the bicycle
suits nm the market tlsas is tine suit.
Fatens adjustable bottom, making it
for Golf on Bicycle Use, patent adaiusfssbEe
waist. and MA fact, has more style and CORR
fort than amy suit made
Prices ranging from $500 TO $500 n
suit, also Caps 40 cents each.