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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
BARNATO'S SUICIDE.
He Was Undoubtedly Insane,
Caused by III Health.
Heroic Effort Of Steamers Fourth
Officer to Save Drowning Man.
Already Claimant Appears Tor q Share Of
Barncy's Money.

Funchal Island OF Madeira, June H.
The following details nave been obtained
of the suicide of Barney Blrnato. while
on the passage here from Cape Town on
board the Union Steamship Cos. steamer
Scot, which left Cape Town on June for
Southampton via this port.
Barnato. who had been in i'll health for
some months past. seemed to improve
after leaving Cape Town, but he was
never alone, and someone was continually
with him, as * was feared he would do
himself some injury. Yesterday. after
lunch. between 2 and O'Clock in the
afternoon. he seemed to be in very good
spirits and was walking up and dowa
the deck on a passengers arm.
Suddenly Barnato asked his companion
to tell him tine time. but before he re-
ceived a reply he wrenched his arm away
and jumped overheard. The fourth Off
Ger jumped after him, but he failed to
save the life of the South African specu-
lator. as heavy seas were running, and
the Scot was stcaming at the rate of II
knots an hour.
As soon as possible the steamer was
stopped. life boat was lowered and
pulled to the spot where he was last seen
The fourth officers Yves rescued in an ex-
hausted condition. and later the body of
Barnafo was recovered floating head
downward. His remains have been en-
banned and viii be taken TO England on
board the Scot.
Mrs. Barnato and her children were
also on board the Scot. The Barnatos
and were returning to occupy their gor-
gcous house just being finished on Park
Lane. opposite Stanhope Gate The de-
ceased Spectator had two children. Leah
Primrose. named after his first mine. and
a baby boy named Ladas Rosebery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
The JOHN ENGLlS
Makes First Regular Trip from
New York to Portland.
Notable Party Of Railroad, Steamboat
and Newspaper Men on Board.
Handsomely Entertained at Portland-WiIl
Make Return Trip, Tonight.

Portland, June 15.-The new and mag
nlIieont steel steamer John Englis of The
Maine Steamship Line, arrived at her
waarf, at 5.i5 this afternoon. on her frs
regular trip, and had on board a notable
party She left New York, yesterday
afterrsoon at o'clock, and would have
arrived here at noon had not a dense fog,
which set in at 2 o'clock this morning,
forced her to anchor off Nantucket
shoals.
The Engls is of 800 tons burden, and
was built by the Delaware River Ship
building Co. for a 16-kiot boat. but She
made IL knots after leaving Hell Gate un-
til she was forced by thick weather TO
slow down. She is 3l2 feet in length, IS
feet beam, and has 1a2 state rooms and y
berths. These will accommodate $50 pas
sengers. The boat is provided with all
the latest improvements in marine arch
tec:urc
The officers on board included Presi-
dent c. NJ. Bailey, Director John Engls
and General Freight Agent Capt. Hora-
ito Ham,
The guests were: c. b. Granger of New
York, Joseph K. Htxon of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway; L. p.
LOOMS of New York; VIM. Manage of the
Queen & Crescent; j. Bodies Smith of the
Central Transfer Co: Mr.. Hart and Mr.
Groyonne of Chicago; Mr.. Clarity and
Mr.. Van Loan of New York. C. l..
Thomas of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy; f. c. Saiten of the Northern Pa
ciiic; A. l.. Salt of the Western Electric
Co.: l.. ID. Wood. s. +. Perry and \. II.
Wilson. of Marshall, Field x Co.: j. F.
Underwood of Brooklyn; w. B. Steven
son of w. j. Sloan & Co: f. S. Smith OF
New York: r. c. McElroy: ThomasJ
Riley of the Brooklyn Terminal Rail-
way; G. j. Schiiing of the
National Wall Paper Co.; President &.
W. Weed Of the Morgan Iron Works;
William Rowland, shipbuilder: II. \.
Rodman of the Morgan Iron Works; b.
A. Jackson of Jackson Bros: Nelson
Greenfield, ID. c. Cowles of W. II. Pay
sen & Co.. President c. l.. Ross;ler of the
oi Trecarden & Turner: ca Q. G. Watkin
OF the Wisconsin Central Railroad; w J.
Rogert of the Chicago x Alton Railroad;
\. II. Harris and o. S. Cockey of the
United States Leather Co.; J. P. Howell
and w. +. Patton of New York; r. Ten
Brock OF the Union Pacific; W. McClel-
Ian Of the Wabash Railroad; Deck Com
n issioner John Monks of New York;
Davis of the Portland Packing Co.
Thirty-lfve representatives of the
brooklyn Eagle Were also on board. They
Il ok a Special train tonight for the
Poland Spring house.
The guests were received at the whar.
by General Manager j. =. CoSle and
6 neral Agent j. F. Liscomb of the Maine
Steamship Co., and committee from ne
Portland Board of Trade. Special cars
several hours were passed, the parry re
turning late in the evening and staying
a. the Falmouth hotel.
Tomorrow they will he taken on saw
IN CasCO bay ard treated ia shore din
mr. They win leave for the return trip.
4 morrow evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
BaRNATO'S SiSTeR.IN-LAW
Says that Barney Vas Of Good Family and
an Intelligent Man.

New York. June 15.-Miss Alice Hol-
ibroon. the sister-in-iaw of Barnato. was
much intisposed, today, but she consent
ed to speak to reporters. in order. as she
put it, to clear zip certain misconceptions.
AS to the circumstances of Barna,to's
death. she had no direct knowledge. The
statement that she received cabiegram
about Ii was IA, error. Five days ago.
however. she received a letter from her
sister Mrs. Barnato, in which the latter
said that her husband was quite mclan-
choly and upset over business. He was
very busy and much worried There was
no hint. however that his mental condi-
lion was serious.
Miss fioibrook wished TO deny many of
the stories told about Barnato's early
life. He was not u London street waif,
she said. He came Of q good English
Jewish family as we do. My sister was
never q, barmaid Mr.. Barnato was never
a circus clown. and did not teach him
to spell He was n fine, intelligent mum
his success in business shows that. IL is
not 4ruc that ! did not like him
Miss iiolbrook could not account for
Ia pffltos suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
REYNOLDS VS.. WATERVItLE.
The Famous City Hal! Case Ee'o G Law Couri
at Bangor.

Bangor. June l5.-The June sitting ol
tie Maine law court, eastern district
~ ,cned on Tuesday morning at Il
O'Clock. the following justices sitting:
Hon John A. Peters, chief; Hon. An
drew p. Wiswdl, Hon. William T,
WhftrheIse, Hon. Albert Il. Savage.
Hon. Thomas II. Haskell and Hon. l..
4. Emery. Gen Charles Hamlin, re
perter of decisions for the court was
in attendance The sitting Will con-
tinue for some days, and nobody knows
lust when adjournment VIII come.
There is a deal of important business
awaiting trial. and this term will dis
pe Sc of a good measure of it.
The first case for argument was that
of cynthia York, in equity, vs.. JoIh
Murphy ct al. r Nj, 9 }W ai'a aI,a q, for or
Stewart for plalnliH, anu W. -h ~
On Tuesday afternoon, the case OF Key
nolds VS. Watervilie. in which there lis
mas the somewhat famous CITY nan al
fai, If that town, came on for hearing
'rltis case came before Il nlsl pf1us t'fHf
of court in Augusta last month. ana Wa
transferred TO the law court TOT arSu-
ment at that time ~ ,.,,l. ,rd
others, citizens of Waterville, petition ior
tbe issue of an injunction against me
erection of City hall building by the
Wateryille City hall commission; JuoSe
q II. webb and Judge j. W. Syhiqiluc9
are for the complainants and Heath *
Andrews. Harvey d. Eaton anu 9uuse
" {. philbrook are for the de1eha1htsec
II appears that at the last session OF
the LEGISLATURE, an act was paSSeu -, ~
which was created the WaterVilie Ilty
hail commission. The purpose OF me
holy was the erection OF city ", h "a.
buildirr. the originators OF the Dill ne
lieving that thus the city wouid pc
iieved of the liability Of the, affair. when
no,,d not be undertaken legally under
he constitutional provision Tor the oep'
The members of the commission were
- NOD in the bill with the provision tila
~, members We're to be elected by thc
liz co,Incil of Waterville. men Tue
h. ii was completed the city was 10 pS7
i i,,,, the tenant at rental which should
:, ,,,r,,rt TO as much as the interest on the
ar,ount of bonds to be issued pE liie
non,r,issior S75. 600. The provision "aS
,,,,da that whenever the city couid a.
s,Ine the liability existing In the issue %
bonds could that is, under me cons =. w +
ti@nsj provision. it might co So ana II
-, u. 10, erected that the bonds should 50
rerd The city treasurer Was 70 NC 'i'e
-, surer of the commission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
BELFAST HIGH SCHOOL.
One OF Largest Glasses in History Graduates
With Very Fine Exercises.

Belfast June l5.-The graduating exer-
cises of the Belfast High school. class OF
81. took place at tho Opera house, Mon
with ferns. flowers and white draperies
This class. numbering 20, is one of the
largest ever graduated Music was fur
nished by the Belfast Band. Following is
The programme:
Invocation, Rev G.. G. Winslow
Salutatory.
*tMsrgaret Nickerson Hazeltine
Essay. 1.-The Evolution of Government, !"
e*sGeorge Winslow Holmes
Recitation. "prelude to Vision of Sir
Launfal," LowelD, s*E,mery CHM
*FJosephine Evelyn Patterson
Piano Solo. Home, Sweet Home with
variations, Rydei),.
Essay, "Our own Country
e**F'rank Palmer Wilson
Recitation. selection from "Evangeline, "
CLongfellow), *FClara Lucia Smith
class Prophecy. s>eDavid Pierce Ellis
Essay. practical Uses Of the Camera
~**1thel Gertrude Barr
Vocal Solo, Memories, q. c. BARTLETT,
*f*Raiph O'Connell
Essay, Life in Colonial Times.
stella Abbie Hayes
Glass Prophecy. S7SViolet Elsie Byder
Essay. "Artemas Ward.
Sired Davis Tucker
Essay, Lucy Iarcom,"
***E,hzabeth knowlton Robbins
Piano Solo, "VilIanella," Ran),
$+IIeien M. Duhton
Essay. college Settlements"
@*@Gracc Malta Dodge
Recitation, selection from Merchant Of
Venice. (Sha hespeare).
@~f.H Hilton Littleiield
Glass Poem. *FGarold Thorndike Sihley
Valadictory. @AGdie Simpson Gordon
Awarding Of Diplomas, Rev. q. S. Mills
Singing Class Ode
Benediction.
college preparatory course.
aAfsI.gei,.al rnursa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16

THE Mission of the Church." On the
question of temperance James Price of
California spoke fervently. as did also
Henry Hubbard Goddard of Worcester,
eN-principal of Oak Grove seminary.
AT the Monday afternoon session. the
committee on the suppression Of the
liquor traffic reported and was followed
by lively temperance discussion. Other
reports followed. Monday evening an in
teresting meeting was held under the
auspices OF the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society.
At the annual meeting of the Christian
findeavor Society of The Friends church.
these officers were elected:
president. Arthur w. Hawkes., Port
land vice president. Elisha 7. Read,
WoonSocket, Il. L.; recording secretary.
Bertha y. Pinkham Woonsockct. r. L.:
corresponding secretary. Lucy ]. God
dard Deering: treasurer. Arthur +.
Chace. Swansea, Mass. organizer. Ralph
Earle. Diglp.on. Mass; superintendent of
Junior work. Exile Estes, Newport. Il. l.;
superintendent of missionary work. Alice
W. Jones Amesbury: superintendent OF
evangelistic work, Mary G. FAIR, Au-
gusta: quarterly meeting superintendent.
James NJ Estes. Rhode Island. Lucy NJ.
Wood, Salem, Anna NJ. Clifford Sand
wich. Anna j. Goddard. Falmouth. Oscar
j. Moore. Smithiield ]. Albert Jones,
Vassalboro. Flora S. Evans Dover. Geo.
r. Morse, Fairfield, Mary L. Cobb, Par
sonsfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
SUPERIOR COURT,
Iune Term, 1897. Judge Oliver G. Hall
Presiding.
w. S. CHoATE, Clerk.
a. j.. McFADDEN. Sheriff.
Il. A. SMALL, Stenographcr.

Il. "A. SMALL. Stenographcr.
Waterville, June Is.
Fred Brooks VS.. David Thibadeau.
Il. W. Clair for plaintiff. Brown &
Brown for defendant This is an action
to recover damages caused by an al
legged assault and battery. The parties
to the suit reside ON the Plains in
Waterville. and on the 24th of October
last, attended dance at a neighbours,
The plaintiff complains that during the
evening he had little controversy
with a young man who was present.
and that upon going into another room
in the house the defendant struck him
in the face and knocked out two teeth.
without any provocation, and ne
claims as damages 800. He introduced
the records of the lower court to show
that the defendant had pleaded guilty
to assault upon plaintiff in criminal
proceeding ard paid fine and costs,
amounting to 5000.
The defendant claims that the plain
tiff was present at the dance in an in
toxicated condition and insisted upoI
kissing some of the girls there which
created a disturbance: that in this
drunken condition he made himself
offensive to the defendant. who pushed
him away, and returning as If to attack
him, the defendant struck him in the
eye. and that he used no more force
than was necessary to free himself
from the man. .lc denies that he
knocked out the plaintiu's teeth.
The plaintiff denied the testimony on
the part of the defendant. The case
was submitted 10 the jury at 2.30
O'Clock, and at verdict was returned
in favor of the plaintiff for so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
THE FRIENDS MEETING.
Stirring Address by Matilda Atk''son-Sus''
moss Meeting Christian Ende v.r OFFICERS.

Portland June Ia leading feature Oh
,r'.a,,.s meeting of the Society OF
I,r,ands was the stirring address given at
IL, devotional meeting by Matilda
,.,-,o,, Of Iowa Some remarkable in
Of healing by faith We're also
cited at this meeting.
AZ ipf navid Sampson, the blind man
10 ~ 9 eir Carolina, gave an eloquent ad-
o. OF Noi ~ ..1'he Dangers of the church.
1 Ir9sc Wooten Of Iowa, also spoke on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
A Claimant for Barnato's Money.

Cleveland Ohio. June 15.--Mrs. Black
man of this city. who claims to be the
legitimate daughter of Barney Barnato.
will at once take steps to acquire a share
of his fortune. Mrs Blaekman claims to
be a. daughter of Earnato by his first
Wife whose maiden name was Anna
Esther
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
55th CONGRESS.
Senate About Closes Up De-
bate on Sugar Schedule.
Provisions Agreed to Except Hawaii
an Clause, Which Goes Over.
Rapid Progress Is Now Expected on The
Remainder Of the Tariff Bill.

Washington, June 15.-The Senate
made great stride forward, today, by
completing the consideration OF the
sugar schedule OF the tariff bin except
The provisions relating to Hawaii,
which went over. This schedule has
been the storm centre of the entire bill
and with it disposed of, there is better
prospects for speedy action on the bill
as a whole.
The first paragraph of the sugar
schedule has served to bring out all
the speeches and the test votes and
when this was passed, early today, the
ether paragraphs of the schedule were
agreed TO without further opposition.
AS agreed TO the schedule places on
sugar not above No. 16 Dutch standard
one cent per pound and $40 of cent
for every degree above IS: and on
sugars above No. 16 Dutch standard.
$500 cents per pound. But on sugars
testing below 81 degrees by the polar
iscope. one cent per pound shall be
deducted. The other provisions of the
schedule relate to maple sugar, maple
syrup candy. etc.
Only one yea and ray vote was taken
during the day, on the amendment OF
Lindsay of Kentucky TO make the rate
is cents per pound on sugar above No.
l6 Dutch standard. The amendment
was defeated, 81 to 35
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16

a resident of a Slgadahoc county town
was recently entertaining a stranger by
driving him about the town. As they
passed one house the stranger remarked.
.'What-- poor taste was used in select
ing the paint for that house. 1t looks
like penitentiary. Who lives there?"
81 do replied the owner of the house.
as he whipped UP the horse. and silence
rpigned for a time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16

The publishers Of this newspaper will be
glad to learn Of any case where an at
tempt is made to give a customer q sub
stitute for some proprietary article Of
established reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16

CDR. Fowler's Ext. of Wild Strawberry
Is considered a necessity in our house.
1t is an excellent remedy for summer
complaints. especially with children"
VIM. Reid. e6 College ST., Buffalo. N. Y.
mon. wed. fri&wky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
PARTLY CLOUDY OCCASIONAL SHOWERS.

Boston, June 15.-Fcrecast for Boston
and vicinity for Wednesday: Partly
cloudy, probably with occasional show
ers; variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
Sales
With Hoods sarsapa, -lE
rilla, "Sales Talk, "and HK
show that this medi-

cine has enjoyed public confidence and
patronage to greater extent than accord
ed any other proprietary medicine. This
is simply because it possesses greater
merit and produces greater cures than
any other. 1t is not what we say, but
what Hoods Sarsaparilla does, that tells
the story. All advertisements OF HOODS
sarsaparilla, like Hoods sarsaparilla 1t.
self are honest. We have never deceived
the pub bic, and this with its superlative
medicinal merit, is why the people have
abiding confidence in it, and buy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
Comfort and Service.
c.,.,,lit,. 81. ard University ~

Corner iiu' ~ ~" eAsNy -.
ONE BLOCK FROM THE BROADWAY
CARS.
pooms 81 90 up Restaurant prices rea-
aanahle Particular attention given to
,adies travelling alone. kennebec Journal
an file at this hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16

<Coilegc preparatory course.
@*Classical course.
49, English course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16
when In New York Make your home Mt
HOTEL ALBERT.

For that's Just what i is-,an elegant.
o,liet, refined home Noted especially
OR two things, viz:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-16

Tuesday and Wednesday viii be de
voted TO the examination of classes.
Wednesday evening will occur the
trustee meeting and also the alumni re-
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
Shut OUwN OP1RON MILLS.
Nearly Certain Next Wednesday Owing to
Wage Scale Disagreement.

Pittsburg, June 24.-Tke wage confer
ence Of the sheet manufacturers and
workmen, held here yesterday, adjourn
ed for the day without having reached
an agreement. If settlement Is not
made before next Wednesday all the un-
ion sheet mills in the country will close.
The possibility Of failure to agree has
stimulated the sheet market. Prices have
stiffened and the demand is greater
than it has been for several months
Manufacturers say they do not look on
this improvement as permanent.
There seems to be no doubt Of a sus-
pension of work in the union iron mills
on next Wednesday night. The confer
ence Of the iron wage scale is to be held
on that day, and there is no probability
of a settlement at that time. The work.
ers viii insist On their demand for q
continuance Of the $3.50 ton pudding
rate, while the manufacturers will claim
1t is impossible to pay that price while
so many non-union concerns are oper-
ating at the s4 q ton rate.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
Notice 10 Contractor.

Sealed proposals will be received G - -
clerh'r once. hock Island. until ThufadsV, SoS
l2 1877 st O'Clock y. N /, for conssrucfing ~
improvements ordered BY The osdiuaneeS ..
titled n follows: -
..An ordinance for the inpsuveDeot of osvuu0
sscnue in the city of Rosk Island, etsae n fin-
nois. from the east line Of Tvelfsh stross = -
west line ~ eeventeouth stsees"
IAN ordinance for the improvement Of osvsufh
avenue in the city Of Rock lslsn6. stsse o. m
noe. from The east line Of Tweaty third eeroR
10 the west line Of 1hirtieth street"
And for furnishing al the materis's and dsine
the work according 20 plans and spocinc ncatsoGo
On Gle q the city clerks once.
Blank bids vii be furnished on appiicssino-
Each b.d 0ust be accompanf-d with q certi0a1
check in the cum Of fve hundred (ssO0D doln0
on some Rock leland hank. payable 10 the sr10
Of the mayor OF said city. which shail bsao0o
forfeited 70 said city In the bidder sha1 mn
70 enter inio contract. within ten DoD Gays aoonG
the awarding Of ssid contract. with sppsovU1
surefses ~ execute the work for The price -
TONED in his bid and according 20 the pia1o -
gpec11cstions IN The event that the oonfnnot dG61
oe awarded 70 him.
Couiractore are required 20 furnish eanUauG -
brick With which WORK r. 20 be done. Ddco -
In the ~ork nust cofreslono with - =
quality anl style.
Rock Island. LII. June 8, 1e0.
a. d. Hussns. oisy U,stk.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
RAW WOOL SCHEDULE FINISHED.
Senate Il Now Considering the Tariff on
Manufactured Goods.

Senate II Now Considering the Tariff on
Manufactured Goods.
Washington. June 2l.-After a con-
test lasting throughout the day the sem
ate completed the paragraphs of the
wool schedule relating to raw wool and
advanced into the features relating to
manufactured woolen goods. The day
was devoted largely to discussion Of
the effect of tariff rates on the price
Of wool, and the speeches were on
technical lines in the main. At one point
Hoar diverted the discussions by a
reference to Bryan's opposition to the
tarif. This brought Mantle, Allen and
Stewart to the defense Of Bryan. Teller
was drawn into the controversy and in
q few remarks warned his former Re-
publican associates that their hopes Of
prosperity from this bill would be
blasted.
The diversion brought about by Hoar
occurred when that gentleman in the
course Of political discussion pointed
out that there was not a majority in
the senate favorable to that doctrine Of
protection supported by the Republican
party. 1t became necessary therefore to
secure the cooperation Of those who had
supported man for the presidency who
II elected. was pledged to veto Q tariff
bill. Mantle replied that he had never
known that the silver candidate for the
presidency was pledged to veto a tariff
bill Hoar said Bryan's record in the
house of Representatives would throw
some light on the subject He was
supported by nearly all the free traders
In the country" added Hoar, "and II
the party did not pledge him. he pledged
the party"
Allen said the statement Of Hoar as
to the silver candidate for the presi-
dency should not go ounchallenged- There
was nothing In what Bryan had said
5ustifytng N assertion that he would