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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15

of physicians Friday night it was given
out that death must come before morning
and the family had been constant
watchers at the bedside Of the dying gem
eral.
Joseph Orville Shelby was born in
Lexington, Ky. in 1881. He received a
law education, had a practical experience
as Il merchant. removed to Waverley.
Mo-, and became the proprietor of rope
factory.
Immediately after the fall of Fort SUM-
ter he raised a mounted company in the
service of the Confederacy, which did
large damage to the Union troops in the
vicinity. He later acted as colonel of a
regiment, and was finally promoted to
the rank of brigadier general He par
ticipated in many battles, and by his
prowess and bravery obtained the title
Of Fighting Joe. distinguishing himself
greatly at Shiloh.
After the surrender to General Grant
he went to Mexico. and was among the
last of those who gave up the hope of the
establishment of the COME deracy. When
Shelby reached the city of Mexico. Max
imilian had been reigning over year
The French held all the country that was
worth holding. Shelby offered to take
immediate service. with his company.
in his empire, recruit corps of 10000
Americans, supersede as far as possible
the native troops in lis army CONSOLE
date the government against the time Of
the withdrawal of the French soldiers
and hold the country with strong and
well organized force. But Macmillan
was not willing to trust the Americans
in his army. Besides. he meant to try
negotiation with the United States, and
Shelby's offer was declined.
After the return of General Shelby he
lived quiet life on his farm and did
not come prominently before the public
again till in the latter part of 1898 he
became an applicant for appointment to
the office of United States marshal for
the western district of Missouri. There
were many candidates for the place. be-
cause it was the best paying Office with
in the gift of the president in western
Missouri. When the fight for the place
became warm. ex-Confederates. ex-
Union soldiers, Democrats and Republi-
cans alike rallied to the support of Gen
eral Shelby, and he was appointed Feb.
4, 1894, and took office March 2.
His devotion to the lost cause chung to
him to the last. and gained for him the
title of ''unreconstructed rebel" Late in
life he became lawyer, and was one of
the counsel for the defense in the trial of
Frank James. one of the celebrated
family of criminals that absorbed the
public attention a number of years ago.
When the late financial discussion be-
gan Marshal Shelby took the stand of
sound money. and when the Chicago
convention nominated Bryan and adopt
ed the platform it did. Shelby, lifelong
Democrat, deserted the Democratic
ranks and came out for Mckinley, writ
ing the president clect a characteristic
letter of congratulation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15

William J. Bryan appeared in court at
Chicago, Saturday. and gave bond in the
sum of 100000 in the injunction suit in
volving Mr.. Bryans book. In an inter-
view concerning his future movements
Mr.. Bryan said 81 shall continue to lee
turc as occasion requires, but shall only
devote Il small portion of my time. to this
work. | shall spend as much time as
pOsSipe in Lincoln. As IL rule my lectures
will be given under the auspices of BIZ
metallic organizations. BY lecturing | am
able to visit the different parts of the
country and discuss various questions
connected with the government without
being a burden To any one and can at the
same time earn a living. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15
GIVE FREE TO ALL

those who are interested in this matter
sample box of this medicine, and to
have it done in such an open manner
that none can question the honesty of
the test.
For the purpose of making this test
large number of samples have been
sent to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15
c. 3. MURPHY, Druggist.
? Union Block,
Augusta, Maine.

Mrs. Rufus Porter of Rangeley, has
an old relic,it beings vase. hand carved.
made from an old bedstead that was
brought over in the May Flower by
one of her ancestors. The genuineness
of this is undoubted. as it has been
handed down from family to family
ard can be traced back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15

Consumption in its advanced stages is
beyond the power of man to cure. 1t can
of DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup. ma
lures own remedy for coughs and colds
m W&f& vkv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15
JOE SHELBY DEAD.
The Notorious Confederate
General Surrenders at Last.
End Comes Calmly at His Home--
Been Unconscious for Days.
Noted Lcaderin Rebellion. Marched 10 Mexico
Rather Than Surrender.

Kansas City. Feb. 14.-Gcneral Joseph
Shelby died at his country home. eight
miles from Adrian. ut o'clock Saturday
morning. The end came peacefully. The
patient had been unconscious since early
Monday morning. and had been slows
dying since that time. At a consultation
of physicians Friday night it was given
out that death must come before morning
and the family had been constant
watchers at the bedside OF the dying gen.
eral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15
C. 3. MURPHY.

which Will be given - any and all
persons who will call at our store on
Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 10 a. NJ to :
=. Nj. To each applicant for free
sample of these pills we will also give
a little book on kidney diseases, which
sets out in clear plain manner just
such information as would be wanted
l,y anyone with weak kidneys. For
free samples of pills
Write to or call on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
MANUFACTURERS COMPANIES
INSURANCE.
Chess Player steinitz Insane.

Berlin, Feb. I2.-The L0KaTanzIeger
says that DR.. Steinitz is suffering from
mental disorder, and has been placed in
the Morosoff private hospital at Mos
COW. William Stcinitz was born at
Prague, Bohemia, on May II. 1886. and
soon attained fame as chess player.
BY his defeat Of the late Professor An
dcrssen in lS6 he won the match cham
pionship of the world. Among the tour
naments i'm whic he has taken part have
been those held in Dublin. 1865; Paris,
1857; Dundee. 1867; Baden, 1870; Lon
don. 1923; Vienna. 1S73-1SS2. and. more
recently, at st. Petersburg last year, he
defeated Pillsbury, the American cham
pion, then defeated Tschgorin. was next
beaten by the latter, again defeated
Pillsbury, was defeated by Lasker, de-
feated Pillsbury, was defeated by
TschlSorin, once more defeated Pills
bury. and took the second prize OF the
tournament. Last month. at Moscow,
steinitz was defeated by Lasker, who
won the championship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12

Today be ng lArcolns birthday Is a ho.i
Gay ca al tho stock exchanges ana as he re-
salt the yOluMe oi budaess ycs,crC.S was
much larger than IL would therwise have
hoen, a. thero were shorts Lc coyc'cl and
long stocks 10 be considered lly the traders
some Of whom wsne sme that tho news re-
cei.e ed curing he next "A hours might Lot re-
suii in G.s stcrto tl.eir indivi .ual intere gs
As a general thing the footing q the ciose
ycste Gny " f.a!ish. I've yonc ho Il. ndlod
wheat, in this ciiy at least, sold i,.-,nd once
iloie the bears began 10 talk OK thc sales that
woa!d be maae al e. cen before iAe days OF
cash wheat II j. true that an tie coalitions
are huiish. 2her j. less wheat On hand io
d,y thar lbcrc hn. a''cu for several Years and
ly al tire l. - - -rppls add demand wheat
should bo 49, 4, ~ owe 81 cents. But II j. q
vel defined + in the wheat mark that the
price is always at Variance with the condi-
tions. Today the statistical position OF wheat
d enough 10 make ans maD confident os its
future. hut cxperien,o s Ia gilt the spec
4 laiors that IL Is risky buginess 10 follow tho
statistics and. AS the result, thcy sold wheat
yesterday
Tic uncertainty IN relation 70 tire trust
lives i.ations has had an adverse effect upon
the ge eral market. The railroad securities
have shown remarkable frmness, except in
IN case or the coalers. when have shown
soEio little weakness, owing, it is believed, TO
the salc OF "a large amount OF the stock for
Now York parties. who have been unable 10
ineeo tie premiums they came due
During the past TIVE day there has been a
decided drop Ia Rubber with no excuse offered
for the break Last evening" however. the
probable reason for the depression was dis
covered when MIR. Joseph Banigan announced
that hs was disposiag of every share Of
United States Rubber stock that he possessed
He had already sold many Of the securities
through Providence brokers' and in his own
name, something that he has seldom DONE
and those that remain will be thrown upon
the market at the ,pening tomorrow TO bring
whatever they can find in the ex lango. As
Mr.. Banigan's holdings are undoubtedly very
large the effect upon a stock that has none
too many friends may be awaited with inter
est, and ii is now regarded as more than
probable that the present drop in the stock
has been the result of Mr.. Banigan's effort to
unload his securities. Such a story coming
from such source Is Of more than Ordinary
Importance. Tue announcement, coming just
before a market holiday, may be taken as
something In the nature Of challenge and
there will be no slight interest in watching
the outcome of the affair, which may result
in the purchase of all the stock by those who
now have the bulk of the company's securi-
ties, for in this way and this way only could
a big break be prevented.
Mr.. Banigan's reason for disposing Of his
holdings is als~ of interest. He believes that
the trusts hive seen their best days and that
the present investigation in New York is
simply the beginning OF the end. For this
reason he prefers to realize now and take
what he can get for his securities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Board of Trustees Holds It's Annual
Meeting.
Mr.Brown's Munificent Gift Discussed.
Officers Reelected.

The annual meeting of the Board Of
Trustees of the Providence Library was
held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the
library building. Allsrge amount of rou-
tine business was transacted and the sp-
preparations for books aud the expenGi-
lures, incidental to running the library
were made for the year 1897.
The magnificent gift of 600. 900 from
Jotn Nicholas Brown WAS of course, the
principal subject to talk about, although
no action could be taken at todsy's meet
ing because the letter from Europe,
formally setting forth the conditions un-
der which the money is given, is not ex-
pected until Monday. AS stated in the
News last Monday, it is pretty we'll un-
dertsood by the trustees that the condi-
tions are chat all buildings now stsnding
on the library lot shall be removed and
that tho trustees raise the balance OF 500, :
600 still necessary before the building can
be furnished and equipped. The fund
offered by Mr. Brown is to be used exclu-
sively In erecting the building.
The officers of the Board were re-
elected President, Thomas Durfee; treas
uer, Samuel II. Tingley; secretary, Ed
ward L Nicksrson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
ESTATE INSOLVENT.
Creditors Want TO Sue Sureties on
ADMINISTRATORS Bond.
An Interesting Case Argued Before tho
Appellate Court.

Tho case of Municipal Court of Providence
against stherine McElroy, Administrative on
the estate OF Henry McElroy, dec asei, was
before the Appsllate Court on exception from
a tecsion by Judge Doulgass ovorruling de-
fesdant's demurrer Ia the common pleas d'
vision OF ths court
The ease is an interesting one for the rea'
SON that counsel for certain creditors want 10
enforce Judgment against the administra-
irix. The Judgment was obtained on the
gr und that the administrators had not filed
her account.
Hugh j. Carroll IL attorney for the admins
tratrx and the estate Is insolvent there be-
ifg at the time the first report of the comn,is-
sioners ofinsolvency wa, fl .edd.cbts amour ing
60 S1a3si, while the assets were s3G9. A later
inventory showed the estate was worth only
Sl2o, but Attorney J. 7. Blodgett said the
Municipal Court had refused to allow IN
sci fee of 300, this was now much more.
X. G. Curtis and Mr.. Blodgett both appeared
in court today. and urged that their clients
were entitled 20 have the benefit OF their
judgment that the fact that the estate
was insolvent is no bar To them. Both attor-
neys asked the right 20 have their claims
ng inst the suretes on the bond put in posi-
ton % prosecute ,hom.
Mr.. Carroll maintained that the feet that
the estate was insolvent placed all who had
claims against the estate in the same position
Che court held the matter for advisement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION.
Third State Conference Held In tho
Trocadero This Afternoon.

Third State Conference Held In tho
Trocadero This Afternoon.
The third State conference OF the
Daug gbters Of the Revolution was held In
the Irocadero this afternoon at o'clock,
State Regent Miss Mary A. Greene pre-.
siding. The attendance was gratifying
to the members, Notwithstanding the
somewbsnt boistsrous snow storm. Owing
to the illness of State Secretary Miss
Georgiana Guild, Miss A. W. Sto ok :
bridge, Secretary of the Gssp,e Chapter
served the Conference as secretary pr,
tenn. She read the report of the confer
ence. which was accepted. State Treas
urer Miss Anna Metcaif, rendered q report
of the pscunisry conoi,ion OF affairs. The
reports of Chapters by historians were
made as follows: Bristol, Mrs. Frank
NJ. Pratt; Gsspee, Mrs. Richard Jackson
Barker: Pawtuket, Miss Bessie l.. COT; ;
Woonsocket, Mrs. J. III. Kicksrd; Nsrrs-
gensett. Miss Forencs L. Lane; General
Nathaniel Greene, Miss NJ. A. Knowles :.
william Ellery, Miss Il. {. Ellery;
Phoebe Greece Ward, Mrs. J. p.
Randall. After the reports of the bistor-
isns the reports of the state Regent, Of
the Advisory Board, of the State Treasurer
of the Children of the American Revolu-
tion we're received. Mrs. Ames made an
address on Rhode Islands Duty Toward
Ait. Vernon. The regular business fol-
lowed this including recommendations as
to tEe state oadgo and expenses Of the
Regent.
Mrs. Susan Bellou, Regent of the woon.
socket Chapter, was elected state Regent.
The Baroness Won kydingsvsrd, State
Regent OF Massachusetts was guest aud
she made an interesting adoross, after
which the Colonial shield was presented.
At the conclusion OF the business meet
ing tea was served by Misses Rhodes,
Tillinghas;, Munroe, Skinner, Knowles,
Arnold, Lsrned aud Cole.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
WARLIKE.
Continued from Page ].

is not believed tbot the powers can agree
To take this step. Under these circum-
stances. therefore Greece feels justified
in opening tue course which she judges
to be the best under the circumtauces
snd she will do So at any cost, even that
OF a conflict with turkey.
: The report that Great Brian will, II
necessary, take ne initiative in prevent
ing the Greek war vessels from actively
interfering in Crete is not believed here.
II is thought that any action which may
be taken will be by Great Britsin. France
and Russia in common; but, II is conf
IDENTIFY reported that these powers have
decided to allow Greece to have her own
way in the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12

Constantiuople, Feb. 12.-Tbe news re-
ceived here from the Island of Crete is
growing more serious every day and IL Is
understood that several Of the Embassies
have received dispatches announcing that
Heraklion Is on fre.
In official circles here the only solution
of the Cretan di tficulty seems to be a
Europesn occupation of that Island. 1t is
understood that instructions have been
sent to the commanders of the foreign
var.saips to prevent by force IL necessary,
any Intervention on the part of the Greek
war-ships.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
TALKED ABOUT.

The attrsction at the Providence Opera
House for the coming week will be the
great magician Kellsr, assisted by his
talented wife. The program will include
Q score of novel illusions.
At the Bell Street Chapel this evening
OF 8 o'clock the studies in English litera-
turs will be brought to close. Tbe SUBJ
iect will be "Tbe Riches OF English
Songs" Paper by Miss Lucy Hale Gar
lin. illustrated by Folk-Songs, Madrigsls.
"Elirsbethsn Lyrics and Music OF Later
Periods" All nrs welcome.
1he seventeenth semi-annusl entertain
nent OF tn Providence High School de-
batting Society Will he held this evening
in High scpooi isIL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
USED A KNIFE.
Sailor on American Brig
Sent Home in Irons.
He is Accused of Having
Stabbed Mate Tewksbury.
Prisoner Asserts He Has no Rec0l-
lection OF the Affray.

New York, Feb. l2--On board the
steamer Silvia from Porto Rico wfs VII
liam kicharc0on, seaman OF Englanc
sged % years, belonging TO tie American
bIig Stacy Clark, at Mayaguez from
Sabine Pass, La. Richardson was sent
home as a prisoner in chnrge of Captain
Clark of the Silvia, TO be delivered up to
the United Stst.s district attorney.
charged with abiding Mate Iewksbury,
of the Stacy Clark. during quarrel. on
board the vessel shortly after arriving st
Maysguez.. Richardson, when seen this
morning stated that he had no recollec-
tion of the affair, and was drunk NJ the
time. The American Consul at Mayagaez
bns sent the testimony in relation 10 the
case, also the knife with which the mate
was stab bbd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
!. "A s.camum.nt CIo..d

Worces,0.. Mass. Feb. 12.-The final
session of the Grand Army encampment
was held yesterday. Resolutions con-
demning President Eliot of Harvard for
his criticism of war veterans were
adopted. Delegates and alternates to
the national encampment were elected
and the encampment ended with q
grand banquet In the evening. Cover
nor Wolcott and Commander-in- Chief
Clarkson addressed the 100 veterans at
the banquet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
Death of Mrs Haxemexer

Stamford, Conn. Feb. 12.-Mrs. A.
Havemeyer, the divorced wife OF II. o.
Havemeyer, the head of the sugar trust.
cied at her home here last night. after an
illness of about two weeks. Mrs. Have
meyer was the daughter of George Ell
der. who was formerly associated with
MIR. Havemeyer as partner. Mrs. Have
meyer had been divorced about l5 years.
Mr. Haveneyer subsequently married
niece of his divorced wife, who had been
member OF their household.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
NINTH ENCAMPMENT.
Rhode Island Divlsion, S. OF V. in
Session.
Reports Made Showing the Condition
OF the Orgaa zAtion.

The ninth annual encampn ont of the
Rhode lslsnd Division, Sons OF Veteran +,
ives hel NJ slocnm Post Hall iod v Ds
mee'ing was Go lied to oroer ~ ii.i i'm
Com ma nder terbo't y. incmyson VII ,
Immediately sIp in ed AdjulaBi 4. A..
Benton, Past CaJiaia Lhgri. Potter ent
Lieutenant +. E.Wsrpenter as com 1.ii;oe
on credentials. Their report showed that
about sixty delegates ~er- p'es nj.
1he Givislon commander t.en made his
repSrt showing the pros res AMI work Of
the ORDER tuSing the yelr and his report
was followed by thoGe cl senior
vice Division Ccmmanocr George ~.
miGbtman and Junior vice CiyisiCn
Commander Mr.. C0ngdon. The reports
Of the Chsplsin. Rev. Antnouy q. hnrdy,
Jr., quuartermnster, Jossph FranFlin,
surgeon, III. Eugene Gi chell ana sdjutant
/. A. Barton were also made. The eiyi-
zion is now composed Of II camp and 410
members, q slight gain in memb,rship
over last year. The committee on resolu-
tions reported resolution which stated
that the mem oers of the division deplored
the frequent assaults and the inhuman
babsrities practiced sgsinst the colored
race in the Southern and Western states
and calling upon the Federal governments
to take some action 10 prevent furt her
outrages against liberty and humanity.
After the reading OF the reports an ad-
journmnt was taken until o'clock. AT
the afternoon session the reports were
acted upon and the board of officers
aIa taH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
Final DscreeS Entered.

s3Final DEGREES were entered in the Appellate
Codst this morning. in the following cases:
Edward y. Bassett, administrator, vs. Ed
ward NJ sCabe, trustee; decree dismissing the
II with costs 10 the respondents.
Cdtfe inc Agan vs. Patrick Agan, decree en-
tered IN accor ai;e with former decision of the
court -Isr is lns use complainant bill.
Samuel s. Learned VS.. H,ny W. Kimball
decree elterel providing for the distribution
of funds II tho hands of the respondents as
assignee NJ d the payment of expenses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
One Life Lost.

Cleveland. Feb IA special from Ian.
castor, Ohio, says: The Lancaster Medical In.
s,itutc hero was destroyed by frc early this
morning DIR. Sinmon Of jackson, Va, a pa
tient, perished. In attempting to escape he
became confused, crawled under a bed and
could not bs toun IN timed by the resouers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
He Denies the Purchase.

The suit Of Clarence A. Frazier. against DR..
Chares A. Barnard to recover $50, claimed to
b. due OIL book account, was htried before
Judge Douglass and "A jury. The defendant
denies the purchase of tho goods he is sued
for the payment of.
Lee & Tillinghast weie attorneys for the
plaintiff and. j. O. Collins, Jr., represented
tire de endant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
Will Not Admit Professionals.

Albany, Feb. l2-Thc proposition TO admit
professional riders TO associate membership
In the l.. A. W., was defeated by an over.
whelming vote. The proposition to admit col.
ored members 20 full membership was do
feated. Ayes, 1853; noes. 100. II requires q
two thirds vote
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
Jake sharn,s widow Dead.

Rome. N. Y, Feb 12.-Mrs. Catherine
Sharp. widow OF the late Jacob Sharp,
who secured the franchise for the
Broadway street car line in New York
city. died at her home here last night
from complication of diseases. Mrs
sharp was born in New York city about
30 years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
FLAG DAY.
Continued from Page l.)

of Lincolnb birthday. The stock ard
,roouce exchanges and sll banks were
cl se1, but retail stores generally keI (
open until noon at least. There will be a
IN Ter OF dinners this evening in
memory of the msrtyred President.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
A White House Chri.tenlnr.

Washington. Feb. i2.-Marion, tho
youngest OF the three daughters of Mr..
and Mrs. Cleveland. was christened at
the White house yesterday. The GER
cmony was the brief and impressive one
of the Presbyterian church. DIR. Byron
3 sunderland, the pastor Of the First
Presbyterian church of this city. which
the president and his wife have usually
attended. officiated. The guests were
the members OF the cabinet and ladies';
the members Of the cabinet and ladies.
Mrs. Perrine. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wat
Buffalo and Mr. and Mrs. Thurber.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12

Southampton, Feb. IA tug which went
outside OF th. Noodles in search OF the Ame-
rican line steamer ST. Paul has returned here
and reports that she found no trace Of that
vessel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
Veteran Dies of Heart Disease.

/. Orange. Mass, Feb. l2.-Rev. @. ID. Hend
rickson. q well known q. A. r. Veteran, died
at his bone here this morning of heart dis
ease. He was also q well known Knight
Templar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12

Miss Lizzie Mc5unnigle. slipped and fell in
the yard at her home. l6 Elbow street. at
noon today. Her hip was injured and she was
taken TO the Rhode Island Hospital in an am.
hnlapra