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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-19
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Torrance PowderIy Made Commissioner Ger,
sral 81 Navigation with $4,000 SALARY.

Washington. July 18.-The following
nominations were sent by the Presi-
dent, Saturday, to the Senate:
Treasury-Terence V. POwderly OF
Pennsylvania, to be Commissioners
general of immigration.
To be collectors Of internal revenue:
Fred E. Coyne of Illinois. for the LIST
CONTINUED on page -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-19

A. J. Cunningham of 142 Orchard street.
Somerville. Mass, was attacked by un-
known parties. Saturday night. at his
nome, evidently with intent TO rob. He
was shot through the left arm and hit
on the head with blackjack. He Is very
weak, but will recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-19

Martins Ferry. Ohio. July ls-rhe
day. that they must return 10 woyk 70.
morrow or new men would be employed
TWO hundred carloads OF West Virrinia.
coal passed through here, TODAY. The
wheeling & Lake Erie road has orders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-19
Horses Killed by lightning.

Pennington. July 1S-During a heavy
shower. last evening. two horses of AL
bert Sawyer in New Sharon. We're in
stantly killed by lightning. The driver
escaped with slight injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-19
POSSIBLY LIGHT RAINS.

Boston. July 1S.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Monday: Cloudy
weather and possibly occasional light
rains; easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-19
JOHN P. LOWELL Is BETTER.
Physicians Hope that He Will Survive His
Recent Shock.

Cottage City, Mass. July 1S.-John p.
Lovelrs condition continues to change for
the better and it is almost certain, in
the opinion of his physicians. that he will
survive the immediate effects of his re-
cent shock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-19
Merchant Under Arrest at St. GATHERINGS. Ont

Biddeford, July ia dispatch received.
Saturday, from ST. GATHERINGS. Ont.
states that William Merchant. wanted for
burgaries in York county is under ar
rest there. Requsition papers will be
issued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-19
Washington Forecast.

Washington, July 18.-Forecast for
New England and eastern New York:
Showers; southeasterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-19
Drowning Accident mt Vim.

Bangor, July 1S.-A special to the Wing
from Winn says that Harry S. Freeland
aged 49, was drowned there. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-19

After suffering from dyspepsia Tor
Blood Bitters Two bottles cured me- 49,
tirely. Mrs. e. White, Taherr.
uneso IA 6e Gun - York
The times., 1897-06-13
IMPOSTER AND THIEF.
a Plausible Young Fellow Who

Plausible Young Fellow Who
Tries to Sell Piece of Music.
would you ladies please buy one of these
songs to help along the entertainment
whichis to be given next Wednesday night
for the benefit of the Newsboys' Home?"
said "a welIdressed and fine-appearing
young man, who is evidently working Il
charity fake on the public, as he entered
the office of Mrs. Nina Vera Hughes at
No. 1918 F street northwest, yesterday
afternoon. The persons addressed were
Mrs. Hughes and Nine Neville, the play
writer and member of the ''Poy Tramp
company, WHO had just returned from the
theater and were seated in the former s
office
With that the young man produced sew
eral pieces OF sheet music, entitled, y
Have Not Sold Paper Today" and went
on TO state that the song had been written
and the music composed by friend Of
the newsbOys, and that it was Being sold
for the purpose OF obtaining money with
which to deffay the preliminary expenses
OF the entertainment. The man was very
loquacious, and made himself comforta bIe
By ta king seat on the couch, Upon which
lay Mrs Hughes purse, ntaining $40 in
money, aud d pair of gold speotaoles.
The ladies engaged to help out with the
entertainment and 10 purchase tickets, and
The times., 1897-06-13

ordinate grade in a military organiza-
ton. being an enlisted man IN fact, you
have any control under any circumstances
when serving on duty with a superior In
rank9''
Prof FanciulIi said this was q hard ques-
tion, but believed tiiat ne ifad 50 far as
the selections were concerned
The second question was ARE not
your programs subject at any time TO re-
vision oF complete change by your com
manding officer"
II do not think was the reply 'that
i'll public concert it would be appro-
pirate, but it might he his right To do So
state the custom with regard 10 such
thing this asked Capt, Goodwell
1T has never occurred before On one
occasion there was a lieutenant VINO told
a musician whom had left in charge not
to play a certain march for 90 years. The
musician reported To me. I spoke to the
commandment i'll regard to the matter. ask
ing him who was the proper person 10 Sc
iect the music for the band 10 play. and
he replied. You, yourself The conf
niandant who did this was Lieut. Col Hey
WOOD
Capt Francis II. Harrington, command
ing at the barracks, was next placed on
tile stand for few minutes to testify
in regard to the reputation of Mr.. Fanciull
and his regard for military discipline.
When asked what opportunities he had
had for knowing the band leaders regard
for military discipline, he said that
Fanci,illi had been under his command
since September last, ard had reported
to him officially every day for orders and
various assignments of the hand, and has
always cheerfully, readily. and without
question obeyed ali orders that were
given.
The court adjourned to meet behind
closed doors tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock. to weigh the testimony and pre-
pare report.
The times., 1897-06-13
FANC|ULL's STORY TOLD
The Marine Band Leader TeSti-
fieS i'm His Own Behalf.
HE STANDS UPON HIS RIGHTS
Disavows, However, Any Intention
on His Part TO Have Shown Dis
respect or INSTRUMENTATION 10
His superior Officers-The Court
to Recunvene Tomorrow.

Prof. Francesca Fanciulli, the leader oil
the Marine Band, who was placed under
arrest on Memorial Day, on the charge ol
H"refusing TO obey orders from superior
officer and INSTRUMENTATION in manner.
was again placed before the Summarycourt
at the Marine Barracks, at IL O'Clock
yesterday morning Those present were
Can't. NJ C. GoodweI, judge OF the court
Lieut.. Karnany, and Capt Denny, the
recorder Lieut. + II. Lowe; the ac-
cused. and his counsel, Mr.. f. b. Hay, and
four representatives OF the press.
d The session is being held in one OF the
small rouns at the barrack headquarters
and tile proceedings can be best de-
described as being rigidly stiff and tire
some. This is caused by the recorder S
INABILITY to take down the evidence in
khortha nd, and this at times greatly
embarrassed the witnesses, who Were
obliged to sit and wait until their words
had been Transcribed.
Prof. Fanciuiii was calm and self
possessed throughout, and seemed 10 be
III better spirits than yesterday. lie
looked well. and az the testimony of the
Government continually made the case
stronger in his favor, his countenance
gradually became more radiant.
1t was not until 2:35 O'Clock that he
was called upon to make sworn state
mept in his own behalf, and he gave it
with ciearness and exactness. The long
strain on his nerves during the two
days taking of testimony, had apparently
strengthened rather than weakened him.
AT a 30 O'Clock the court was adjourned
to ,ueet III pri1 ate session at 10 O'Clock
Monday morning. to weigh the testimony
and make out "a report The report will
be sent to Capt Harrington, who viii with
a few remarks forward it 20 the higher
authorities
Prof Faneiuln will be held under arrest
until The court has completed its work, and
though he is allowed the freedom, of the
barracks will not he allowed to 20 out
side os the grounds. For this reason he
could not direct the Marine Band concert
at the White House yesterday afternoon.
He does not suffer any discomfort, as his
m rest is only nominal, but is not at all
pleased With being restrained from going
out Of the barracks today.
The testimony of Prof. FanciulH had
been eagerly awaited and expected at al
most any hour yesterday, and was listened
TO with the closest attention, as it made
known several Interesting incidents that
had occurred on the day OF the alleged
insGborGination.
The court began by asking him his name,
rank and present station He replied that
his name was Francesca Fancinlli, leader
OF the Marine Band, at Washington.
Estate how long you have been leader
of the band" questioned Mr. Hay.
-Four years, seven months, or there
about" was the answer.
What is your duty as leader of the
Marine Bandg''
"My duty. as leader, is to select, arrange,
The times., 1897-06-13

become so interested in the young mans
story that they did not see him slyly piCN
up tile poe ketboOk and put IL between two
sheets OF music, as it was too large To
get into t1s pocket. when he arose 10 60
he hacked toward the door with his hand
behind him, and Mrs. Hughes, still Un-
suspecting him. followed him. AS he was
about to leave she caught glimpse OF her
portemonnaie, and suggested To the stranger
that he had made mistake.
Indeed. I Ihave not was the reply,
and with this he made a break for the
door The lady, however, seized the thief
and managed to wrench her purse from
him She then rushed down To inform
Justice Taylor. who has an office bebw,
but. in the meantime, the impostOr had
made good his escape.
There is no entertainment To be given
for the benefit of the NewsbOys' Home
on Wednesday night, and 1t was learned
last night that the young man had worked
the same game in Seve raj other places yes
tertiay and, in some instances articles
were missed and could not be accounted
for after his departure The police were
informed of the matter last night, and
are on the lookout for the swndler
The times., 1897-06-13
sunday at Colonial Beach.

The present Colonial Beach excursion
season viii be formally ushered in today
by the inaugural trip Of the Jane Nose
ley. The MoseIey, in her new dress Of
Improvements, is marine picture that
VIII please the fancy of excursionists
Safe and under an entirely new regime
the steamer Will merit the patronage OF
the best class Of the excursion public.
Four hours of salt water pleasure should
entice many to the Beach The Moseley Y
viii leave the Clyde pier at a. nj. and
Alexandria at $50 d. m. Pistorio's Band
will be in attendance. Grant Parish is
associated with the management of the
Moseley
The times., 1897-06-13

detachment and can suspend you and,
by the gods, L will send YOU TO the bar
racks to report under arrest / said: If t
Is your right do it.
'.In all this my feelings were calm and
peaceful l never showed sign OF in.
subordination l was ready to obey anv
order, but l felt fully convinced that the
selection Of the music was my absolute
privilege"
"Did Lieut.. Draper order you to play
any particular music at that time?"
II suppose he was about To do so when
IIade that remark Lieut. Draper left and
then returned, telling me to report to the
barracks to the first sergeant | said, shall
1 deliver nay sword TO your He said, Give
it 10 the first sergeant at the barracks l
saluted again, as | did when | addressed
any OF the officers
"Did you refuse to obey any orders at
that tme?"
NO, sir. did not
'Dld he give you any ordeT?''
'He did not at that time
Ibid you commit any act OF iusulor(iina-
tion?''
within my knowledge. | did not |
believe l acted within the limit of my
position as responsible for the playing OF
the band. y
Was your conduct at any time disrespect-
ful to your superior commandcr?''
1T was not
WAS your manner to Lieut. Draper in
any way disrespectful?''
mo, SIR
Had YOU any intention of being Ills
respectful to Lieut.. Draper?''
=.
Have you at any time shown disrespact
to your superior offcers?'
II have not
Have you ever before been apprehentIed
dpor any charge while in the service:''
81 have not
Where have you been since May 81,
1872
''on May 81 1 reported at the barracks
and was released the next day, pending
an investigation. l have been on duty
with full liberty until the day before yes
terday.'
''Is this the first time you have been
on trial before military tribunal?''
ssIt is
Mr. Hay then said he thought that was
all and Recorder Lowe began the cross
examination Of Prof Fanciulli
why did you think that you had
right to choose your own music?'' he be-
gan.
Il thought a hand leader was needed in
modern music, because he is supposed to
be an expert and to have command OF
all under his charge"
Ibid you not know. that Lieut. Draper
was your commanding officer?''
Il did not know it until saw HIM in
line, and then supposed so. / was fully
ready to obey any orders in the manner or
class of selections, such as waltz, polka,
or maZ;rka, but not a s to their composers.
That is to say, the selection belongs TO me.
To explain better, the commanding officer
might order Inc TO play diIge, but which
diige to play, sincerely believe to belong
to me, q S leader of the hand"
You did refuse, then, to change the
pTogram?"
Il did not"
'sIf the officer had asked you to play
a piece ut any time, would you have done
sop
II would, if he had asked"
''Then, what did you refuse 10 do?''
.I did not refuse, but only stated that
the selection of the music belongs to my
duties.''
Then why do you think Lieut.. Draper
placed you under arrest?"
81 don't know. ] suppose, though, in
consequence of the expressing OF this
opinion of NINE
The court as whole then put tw ques
tiops to Mr. Fanciulli. The first was:
'.YoU say that you prepare programs
FOR and direct the music OF the band. Do
you mean by this that, holding snh-
The times., 1897-06-13

The Epworth League of Metropolitan
Church gave an outing to Arlington viii
lage last night Many of the party went
on bicycles, and for the accommodation of
those who did not wheel the ladies of the
Methodist Church at Arlington village pro-
vided wagons. Supper was served on the
church lawn and games were indulged in
until Il late hour.
The times., 1897-06-13

Miss Rose Cochran, daughter of the
proprietor of the Cochran Hotel, Will give
bicycle party to twenty young people
Monday evening next. After spin around
the Eastern Branch the party viii be en-
tertained at supper at the hotel
The times., 1897-06-13
A Far.Fetched Excuse.

Waiter. it is almost an hour since
ordered that turtle soup
Waiter-Sorry, sir, but you know how
slow turtles are-Tit-Bits.
The times., 1897-06-13

We have ready purchasers for second
hand machines Send yours to us for
sale Typewriter Headquarters and Manu-
facturers' Agency, S07 + st. NV. Burket
& Hewett, Agts ie9-6t,em
The times., 1897-06-13

was elected third vice president OF the In
ternational League of Press Clubs at its
convention just closed in New York. has re-
turned TO her home on Yale street.
The times., 1897-06-13
Low Rates to San Francisco, Cali
fornia, Account Christian En-
deavor Convention, via Chesapeake
aud Ohio Railway.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
paiiy will sell excursion tickets to San Fran
cisco, Cal, account OF the Christian En-
deavor convention, Juiy7, at rateof $3.50.
Tickets Will be on sale une 27 to July3
For full information address George III.
Bond, district passenger agent, or call at
offices of the company, 513, 1421 Ia. ave.
aud 111o f ST. 5e13-2t
The times., 1897-06-13
SOCIETY NOTES.

Miss Margaret c. Brewer and Mr.. Harry
b. Davis Were married Wednesday even
ing at the home OF the brides mother,
Rev Father Mackin, OF St Pauf's Church,
officiating, in the presence OF a number
of friends.
The three little neces Of the bride,
Ethel Marie Adams, Mabel Davis, and
Mabel Stewart, attended as flower maids,
the former holding the bridal bouquet The
wedding gown was of white taffeta under
silk null, and white roses formed the
bridal bouquet. A reception followed the
ceremony, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
LEFT for a bridal journey to the North.
They will be al home TO their friends
after July 1, at No. 527 Florida avenue.
Miss Estelle Walker Price, formerly of
of this city, but for the past two years
resident Of San Francisco, VII lie married
on next Wednesday moining to Dr. Ralph
Houston of that city The ceremony will
take place at the residence OF tie tride's
aunt, Mrs. Howard Price, whose lovely
home is an hours ride fiom san Francisco,
and the young couple viii include wash
ington IN Their route to New York, to take
steamer for England, where they viii
spend the summer with relatives of the
gloom. DR.. Howard came to America five
years ago, and has located permane ntly
in San Franeisco, where he has lucrative
practice and has built handsome home.
The Cosmopolitan Shakespeare Club held
its sixth annual reception Tuesday at the
home Of Miss Weiss, on East Capitol street
A musical and literary program was rem
n rI.,
refreshments were served
The club prize for the highest average III
the three plays studied during the season
was awarded to Mrs Armstrong
The Northeast Bicycle Club gave their
annual outing yesterday TO Cabin John
The times., 1897-06-13

start was made att 10 O'Clock and dinner
was enjoyed at the hotel. after whien
the party continued their ride to the home
OF Mr.. John Gamer, where the remainder
OF the afternoon and evening was spent on
the great oak-shaded lawn, playing games
or enjoying summer novels. 4 typical
country supper was served at dusk, and the
evening came to a pleasant end after
several hours of music and dancing. The
club members in attendance were Mrs
Charles A dams Briscoe. who, with her hus-
band, chaperoned the wheeiers, Miss Maud
johnson, Miss Ella johnson, Miss Mar
garet Hall, Miss Kate Bingham, Miss
Laura Jeffries, and Messrs Wilson, Harris,
Ferris. Hail, Briscoe, Bingham, Walker, and
Wilson.
The times., 1897-06-13

Mrs Kate G. Brereton, No. 1922 Flor
ida avenue, gave an enjoyable birthday
party Thursday evening in honor OF her
daughter, Miss Kate E. Brereton. The
table was prettiIy decorated, the center
piece being an ellipse of sweet peas. sur
rounded by vases OF flowers. Among the
guests were Mrs. and Miss Waitress, Mrs
King Miss NARROW, Mrs. Gass, and the
Misses Grace and George Brereton, with
Messrs. Waitress, ShipIey. Hage, Nelligan.
Shire, Hughes, and B. P and II. King
The times., 1897-06-13

Mrs Anna NJ Hamilton has returned to
the city after weeks absence in New
York city, visiting her sister, Mrs Penn
broke Chrysler, and attending the Inter
national League of Press Clubs
The times., 1897-06-13

The Northeast Bicycle Club gave their
annual outing yesterday TO Cabin John
Bridge. wheeliag these aud return. The
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-15
NEGRO THIEF ARRESTED.

Chief Nelson received from ]. T.
Dillard, sheriff of Miller county,
Arkansas, a letter dated February
IL, 1897, requesting him to arrest
one Elliott Smith, alias Albert Rich
ards a negro who was wanted in that
county for grand larceny. Chief
Nelson received the letter on Fri
day, 18th inst, and gave his officers
a description of the negro wanted
and instructed them TO take him
when found. The chief did not
have long to wait for Officer Blount
Irvine sighted the Arkansas fugi-
tive from justice at an early hour
yesterday morning on the railroad
track beyond Jordan street and cap.
tured him to the surprise Of Rich
ards who no doubt suspected oflic
were after him. But Officer Irvine
was right next to him" before he
knew it and had no chance to run.
Chief Nelson wired Sheriff Dillard,
who replied yesterday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock that he would be down
on the first train after his man,
quick and most effective work, and
reflects great credit on Shreyeport's
police force and its excellent chief
Shreveport Times,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-15
CONSERVATISM vs. PATRIOTISM

Fifty thousand dollars makes a
conservative who would see his lIbs
critics PERISH rather than HsR lbc
loss Of hls money The same man
without the 100000 would die for
the liberties Of his country aud his
fellow man. The conservative Inc
yItos oppression by hIs suhsrfylcntc
In the hope Of greater gam The
radical resists oppression la every
form, because his liberty ahd his
rights are his dearest possessions
aud his only temporal hope The
conservative is now enjoying his
heaven, aud he does not stop 10 sc.
fl0usly consider any other future
state, aud Ia fact he eau not bear
20 think seriously Of any future
state which would separate him
tf0m The secret idol 0t HE Worship,
but the poor radical has hopes of d
state Of future happiness which he
holds 10 contrast with his present
tfyihH condition The conservative
sets money above government and
religion, aud IA driving this country
~ d mighty rate OF speed toward a
bloody revolution, The radical, who
is only a patriot, is a very feeble
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-15
CLOSING THE GAP.

The Times reporter had the pleas
ure of meeting a gentlman from the
north end of the Kay See who
brings the information that work
on the gap is being pushed as rap
idly as it is possible for the work to
be done. Not a moment of time is
lost by the contractors, who have
been given special and strong in
ducements to push the work both
day and night. 1t is now about
the middle OF February and railroad
folks declare that they will have
the grading practically completed
within a couple of weeks, or by the
lst of March, Tracklaying from
both ends is keeping right up with
the graders. 1t is confidently as.
serted that trains will run between
Kansas City and Shreveport by the
10Th of March. Look out for that
excursion.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-15

After carefully looking into tht
matter, we are satisfied that the
Arkansas Legislature should ratlfl
the debt settlement measure pend.
Ing In Congress between the state
and the United States It is, In oui
opinion, a fair measure, Matter
between the lron Mountain railroad
aud the government should not DC,
ter us from takiBg advantage OF
this splendid opportunity Of fairly
settling over two millions of dollars
Of our state debt II Is clear tc
our miud that Arkansas really ha,
no just elalm Tor much of the
swamp land she will have to agree
TO fellnQuish all claim for IA the
measure, ly all means, let us get
square with "untle Sam" while we
we can,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-15
Big Lumber Deal

Alexandria, Lao Feb, &c, E
and G, A, Roberts, of the Rapides
Lumber Company who own a mill
plant and $4,000 acres Of pine lands
at Wordsworth, ten miles south of
here, on the Watkins road, with a
paid up stock of 1925, 900, have sold
their Gve-eighths interests to the
Long-Bell Lumber Company, who
were already members of the firm,
j. G, Fontaine, Of Texarkana, Ark,
a member Of the firm, has been ap-
pointed manager, and has moved to
Wordsworth, and will reside there
permanently The business will be
continued without change In any
other way except as mentioned
above, Shreveport Judge,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-15

In the beginning God created
heaven and earth and all things
therein. He then created man and
woman and left the loafers on the
corners, and in due time they mul'
tiplied and spread into the depots,
postofiices, barber shops and stores.
In the latter places they sit and ex'
plain state problems that have vex.
ed great minds, and exists by par
italy sampling goods. While he is
thus engaged, his wife is out wash
ing for her neighbors, and the poor,
helpless children are left at home
to care tor themselves as best they
can. There is nothing more notice
able than the loaler,-Ex,