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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03

Biddeford Journal: 1t certainly
looks, at first blush, as if the esteemed
Legislature, in its desire to do some
thing handsome for York county,
had pretty effectually blotted the York
county constable out of existence, as
an officer of the criminal law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03

Watch out for the effects of the new
cigarette law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
JoBri9'GS;iiiS$;2G3S;5i

Family Physician Its merit and excellence
have satisfied everybody for nearly century.
All who use it are amazed at its great power.
1t is safe, soothing. satisfying; so say sick,
sensitive sufferers. INTERNAL and EXTERNAL.
1t cures every form of inflammation Pleasant
to take dropped on sugar. Cures colds, Group,
coughs, cramps, burns, bruises, all soreness.
For more than forty years have used Johnson
Anodyne Liniment in my family regard it one
of the best and safest family medicines used
directed. Internal and External in all cases.
o. II. INGALLS,, Dea. End Bapt. Ch., Bangor, Me.
Send for our New Book Treatment for Diseases
The Doctors Signature and Directions every bottle.
Sold by all Druggists Price 81 Six bottles. goo.
s. JOHNSON CO., 2. Custom House ST., Boston. MasA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03

Two men and a woman did good
business in Biddeford. the other day
selling a song entitled Kelley the Muir
derer" Who can wonder at yellow
Journalism when such depravcd
tastes abound?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03

Everybody in Bucksport got piec,
Of wedding cake the other day. TIL
uncommon occurrence lost romance
when it was discovered to he an advcr-
Using scheme Of a local baker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03

The hum of industry isn't so loud YET
but the hum of the mosquito can pe
heard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03

By the Governor.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
The sun., 1897-12-11
DESIGNS SUBMITTED.
The Bishop of Delaware's Flag Under
Consideration

The Bishop of Delaware's Flag Under
Consideration
In connection with the fact that Rt.
Rev. Leighton Coleman is preparing a
flag for the Episcopal and other Christian
churches, it would be interesting to know
that the Bishop of Delaware is to have
an ecclesiastical flag.
A designer yesterday submitted de-
sign to Bishop Coleman and it is now
under consideration. This design comes
nearer meeting the approval OF the
Bishop than any yet proposed. The
idea in giving it complete consideration
is to have it SO absolutely correct that
no authority or critic in heraldic devices
can pick clew wherewfth to find fault.
The plan now before Delaware's
eminent divine has upon it maltese
cross to the right OF which is the
Bishops motto, ''omnia in charlotte"
To the left is the heraldc bishops
lllltit anu CtHb Vi dllllS VI lOfu Dtld-
ware. The back ground is white, the
cross purple, but the color of the coat OF
arms has not yet been decided. In fact
it is by no means certain that any of the
disign will be accepted.
Designs for the flag of the Episcopal
and other Christian Churches are still
under consideration and one will ,,soon
be accepted.
Bishop Coleman will go to Georgetown
today at which place he will oflici-
ate at the benediction of the new
Protestant Episcopal Church. Hereto
fore there has been no Episcopal Church
at Georgetown and the establishing of
this will be great event in church his
tory. Many church and State diquitor-
les will be present.
Tomorrow the bishop will institute
the rector OF the new church.
The sun., 1897-12-11
Special Jury.

Prothonotary Woolley had the follow
ing jury drawn yesterday to try the civil
suit of Ellen X. Lewis VS.. The Whining
ton City Railway Conn any, on Monday.
Harman & Knowles, for the plaintiff,
and Willard Salisbury, Jr., for the de-
fendant Christiana hundred, Joseph P.
Chandler Brandywine, Robert Casey !;
Mill Creek, Joseph Dcrrickson and Lewis
II. Lyman White Clay Creek, Frank
lin Mclaughlin, William F. Griffith and
A. G. Wcbber New Castle, Lewis E.
Eliason, Patrick McGroary, William
vickery and William Deakyne Pen
cader, Harry L. Dayett, Thomas David
son and Harry Eliason st. Georges,
Frank Il. Watkins, Robert Whittock,
John c. Armstrong and Clarence L.
Pool Appoquinimink, Edward Graves,
Thomas Lattomus, Elias N. Moore and
Thomas Maloney f; Blackbird, William
W. Donovan and William Lockerman.
The sun., 1897-12-11
A NARROW ESCAPE.
School Teacher Struck by Loco
motive and Injured.

Special to THE Sun.
SMYRNA, Dec, 1O.-Miss Lizzie Dische
Of Townsend, popular school teacher
OF that town was struck by locomotive
at the main street crossing of the Balti-
more q Delaware Bay Railroad in Clay
ton this morning. She was visiting
friends in Clayton and was out for a
walk. She did not see the engine until
too late, and those who witnessed the
accident thought she was killed. Fortu-
nately she was thrown to one side by
the engines pilot and escaped being run
over. Miss Dische was unconscious
when picked up and DR.. Harmonson
was hastily summoned. She was taken
TO the home of Reuben Warren where
she was visiting and is now resting easy.
The physician stated that no bones were
broken, but her hip was badly bruised.
1t was narrow escape, but the young
lady will be out in few days. She is
the daughter Of J. Edward Dische, a
prominent farmer of Raymonds Neck.
The sun., 1897-12-11
DEAD AT HIS WIFE'S FEET.
Officer Smith Falls Dead after Sign
ing the Warrant for His Last
Months Pay.

CHESTER, Pa, Dec. l0.-Police Officer
Samuel Smith dropped dead today at his
home, 42O East Eighteenth street.
Smiths death is very sad one. Last
Saturday he was given his annual vaca-
tion of one week and was spending it at
home with his family.
On Sunday Smith complained of feel
ing badly and sent for physician after
which the officer said that he felt
better and thought that he would ex-
perience no inconvenience through
sickness. lie did not recover as speedily
as he thought and was confined to his
bed on Monday.
Tuesday the officer was much improved
and Wednesday morning got out OF bed.
He continued to improve and his friends
were of the opinion that he was all right
again,
This morning Officer Smith signifed
his attention of going out for walk and
was gone for quite awhile. When he re-
turned his wife handed him a warrant
for his last months pay, which fellow
officer had brought in. The officer took
the warrant and saying to his wife,
'HIere, I'll just sign this and you may go
and have it cashcd," walked into the
next room after pen and ink.
Having put his signature upon the
paper he came back into the room, and
as he walked across the floor to hand the
warrant to his wife, he pitched forward
and fell upon his face just at her feet.
Excitedly she threw herself by the fallen
man and found that he was dead.
Officer Smith, who was colored, was
forty-three years of age and one of the
most respected officers on the force. He
was favorite with all his fellow officers
and they all speak well Of him. lie had
been on the force about four years.
Heart failure was the cause OF his un-
timely death.
The sun., 1897-12-11
IS MRS. LUETGERT ALIVE?
a St. Louis Editor Positive She Was
in Boston and Will be Found.

Boston, Mass, Dec. l0.-The "Globe
today says" Mrs. Luetgert, the supposed
victim of the sausage manufacturer muir
der, se-called in Chicago, is alive and
we'll. She was seen in this city during
the month of July at No. 7 Bulfnch
place, and acknowledged her identity,
besides giving more or less explanation
relative to the reasons which caused her
to leave her husband, who is again to be
tried for his life."
This startling declaration was made by
editor John II. Schofeld, Of st. Louis.
The "Globe" has interviewed Mrs.
Moss, of Bulfinch Place, who says the
woman supposed to be Mrs. Luetgert
went by the name of Millie Barker One
day she seemed distressed after reading
an account of the trial of Luetgert, and
when questioned by Mrs. Moss said:
"You would be surprised if l told you
who l am" Then she added: "Why, l
am Mrs. Luetgert."
Mrs Moss said that when she began
questioning the woman the latter got
frightened and refused to say more. The
next day she left the house, and has not
been seen since,
The sun., 1897-12-11
AN HONEST MAN THIS.
Took His Friends RazOrs So No One
Else Could Steal Them.

John Benson, a colored barber on East
Fifth street near Market, was robbed OF
all his shaving instruments including
razors, shears, combs, soaps, etc., on
Friday morning about 1890. The man
who committed the robbery was named
Brady and he frequently calls at Benson's
place of business to get shaved and often,
too, enjoys a game OF pool or billiards.
1t was not necessary for Mr.. Brady to
break door or window to make his
entrance, but he did it all in the pres
ence OF his victim.
Bensons story is as follows: He
states that he ard few friends of his
were talking about southern life
and telling telling tales OF the
late war, while Brady lay in a
chair and pretended to be sleeping.
At the hour of closing Benson shook
Brady and exclaimed, "Old man, wish
to close" at which Brady got up and
said good night. At this hour the barber
was not aware that he had been robbed,
and as usual went home to enjoy his
pleasant slumber.
On his return yesterday morning, one
of his old customers came in for shave.
Benson, with his delicate touch, began
to arrange and prepare bis man with
linen. Then he lathered him and rubbed
\ it in with rapid strokes.
! In no time he had his man ready for
he pulling or cutting OF the bristles from
his face. He is barber that amuses his
customers Il great deal by the tunes he
produces with strop and razor, and when
the customer failed to hear the sweet
note, he began to wonder at the delay
Looking up he saw poor Benson para
lyzed with surprise, not II razor in the
place. The customer after some talk
went to buy some razors for him but has
not returned. Benson shut up shop and
started on a still hunt for his razors.
In the afternoon Il man who met Ben
son on the street remarked to him that Il
boy stood before his place of business
for sometime trying to enter. Benson
went to the shop and small boy re-
turned the razors, saying: "Mr. Benson
my brother told me to bring you those
instruments and tell you he took them
os be faared some one would steal them"
Benson stated to-day that the man
who took the razors was an "honest
man" as he wouldn't let some one else
steal his friends razOrs.
The sun., 1897-12-11
An Evening Party.

An evening party was given last night
by Miss Mollie Armstrong, at her home
on jackson street, to her friends. The
evening was spent in dancing, cards and
parlor games. AT an early hour the
guests were invited into the dining hall,
where tempting repast awaited them.
Those who enjoyed Miss Armstrong $
hospitality were Misses Vera Bailey,
Alice Shannon, Hannah Grace, Anna
Stewart, Clara Cahoon, Mable Arm
strong, Julia Miitlin and Messrs. Preston
Herring, Maurice Jacobs, Howard Cros-
by, Ralph Kyle, Joseph Boyd, Claud
Thomas, Frank Long, Frank Armstrong
and William Hughes.
The sun., 1897-12-11
THE INSTITUTE CLOSED.
End of the Successful Gathering I'm
Kent County.

|
SMYRNA, Dec. 1O.-The Teachers Insti-
tute, which has been in session here for
three days, practically adjourned this
afternoon, as only short business ses-
sion will be held in the morning. The
morning session was opened by prayer
by Rev. Geo. Dame. Supt. Jas. M.
Coughlin was the first speaker, taking
for his subject Arithmetic" He gave q
practical talk and made many sugges-
tions. He told how the study should be
taught and stated that it should not be
used the first two years to child, as the
third year the scholar could learn all it
had been taught in this branch in three
weeks.
For an hour DR.. Byron w. King en-
tertained the audience, his subject being
Language" His address was thorough
ly enjoyed and much information was
derived by the teachers from his talk.
After recess OF ten minutes, "Hail Col
umbia" was sung, and Mr.. Coughlin
gave an excellent lecture on how to
study. DR.. King closed the morning
session with short talk on "voice."
The Opera House was packed at the
afternoon session and many persons
could not get in. Supt. Couglin opened
with an able address on how to make
No. l in teaching. DR.. King followed
with talk on reading, after which the
"star spangled Banner was sung.
supt. Coughlin again spoke, taking for
his subject, Character Building" and
this eloquent orator was warmly ap-
plauded. America" was sung, and
King closed with a lecture on "Expres-
sion, or Physical Culture" He had the
audience in an uproar and although a
a somewhat disconnected talk, it was lis
tened to with much interest. By the re-
quest of many he recited "Ben Hur
Chariot Race" and the hall rang with
applause. This evening q concert was
given by the Ariel Sextette, of New
York. 1t was voted one of the best
musical concerts even given in Smyrna,
each member making decided hit. The
house was crowded and the entertain
ment was one seldom witnessed outside
OF large cities.
Superintendent Tindal labored hard to
make the Institute the grand success it
was, Many praetieal lessons have heen
learned from the day instructors and the
teachers feel they have derived much
benefit from these teachings, and many
resolutions have been made and read,
thanking all who have helped make this
event notable one. All sessions have
been well attended and the institute has
been pleasure and benefit to the citi-
zens of smyrna
The sun., 1897-12-11
CR|TTENTON'S ElOQUENCE,
Great Enthusiasm at ASbury
Church Last Night.
HUNDREDS MOVED TO TEARS.
Penatents Rush in Scores to the Altar
in Response to the Evangel-
lists Preaching.

Asbury church was the scene Of one OF
the most remarkable meetings in the
history of methodism.
Over 200 hundred people stood before
the altar in the ancient edifice.
With tears coursing down their cheeks,
they deplored their misdoings and sought
pardon.
Evangelist Crittendon was conducting
his services and every seat was filled and
many stood in the aisles and along the
walls.
The services commenced at 7.40 and
long before that hour people were being
turned away in crowds.
Mr.. Crittenden is powerful speaker,
and the vast audience was reused to the
highest pitch of religious fervor.
When at the close of his discourse the
invitation was given to those who We're
not Christians to seek the pardon of
God for their sins, from all over the
church rose individuals, who, with
earnest faces, pushed their way to the
altar. The example was contagious and
soon crowd OF fearful penitents were
rushing to the front. Such as could find
room at the altar knelt there, the rest
bowel the knee wherever they could
find room. Many knelt in the aisles,
and all over the congregation men and
women, old and young, stood and ar
nounced their intention of leading better
lives.
Mr.. Crittendon was compelled to aban-
don his exhortation as his voice was
drowned by the voices of the penitents
raised in supplication.
Ten rose and announced that hence
forth they and theirs would serve God.
Their places were instantly filled by
others. The services lasted three and
one-half hours. At the close of the SER
vices Mr.. Crittenton announced that he
was so encouraged by the enthusiasm
and results of his WORN that he had de-
cided to remain for two weeks. He has
also received several requests from var
ious sources, to remain and continue his
work.
In view of this he announced that he
would speak at the close OF the commun-
ion services tomorrow. In the alter
noon he will speak in the auditorium of
the church and service would be held
at 7.30 in the evening.
Ezra Tinker, d. d., pastor OF the
church, stated that never in the history
Of methodism in this conference had
such remarkable meeting taken place.
In addition to the ten who proffessed
conversion at last nights meeting there
were fifty who have been convinced OF
the error Of their ways during Mr.. Crit
tentons work in this city.
The sun., 1897-12-11
Seven Men Drowned.

VICTORIA, B. c.. Dec l0.-Five or six
and perhaps seven lives have been lost
il the White Horse Rapids, Lewis River,
during the last two months, according to
John Hepburn, who has arrived from
there. "A boat built for four or six men
was found below the rapids one morn
ing, hut there was no trace OF the occu-
pants. They must all have been drowned.
There is now very little open water be-
tween the rapids and lakes, most of it
beillg frozen over
AT White Horse Rapids there are
about thirty persons and there are
thilty-five at the foot of Marsh Lake.
There are at least one hundred more be-
low White Horse and many others have
gone into the Hootalinqua country to
prospect during the winter Hepburn
had heard of no strikes being made in
the Hootalinqua or the tributary streams,
but a man named Davis washed $l,6OO
from the river bars last. summer. Hep
burn believes that rich strikes will be
made on the Hootalinqua this winter.
The sun., 1897-12-11
DEATH WHILE At WORK.
IA Collapsing Derrick Causes In
slant Death.
JAMES LAWLESS THE VICTIM.
He Was the Son of a Widowed Mother
and Was Unmarried---W Will
BE Buried Monday.

A falling derrick crushed out the lif'
Of James F. Lawless, in the shipyard o
the Pusey & Jones Co., about 10 o.clocl
yesterday morning.
Lawless was "a years of age, and LIVED
at No. 910 Elm street.
Two tugs are in course OF construction
in the yard for the New York, New
Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
and the derrick which killed Lawles'
was being used on the work.
John H. Jones, foreman Of riggers fol
the company, was experimenting the
handling Of frame weighing about 36(
pounds for one Of the tugs. Standing
with him and assisting in the work were
Lawless and John Foster, OF New Castle
The frame had cleared the ground by
several feet, when one Of the jaws OF the
goff gave way, causing the beam to splin-
ter.
The goff, with the weight of the frame
at the end, fell with terrific speed and
force, striking Mr.. Lawless on the spinal
cord and causing instant death.
Standing within few inches of Law
less were both Jones and Foster, both of
whom escaped without injury.
As soon as possible the unfortunate
man was carried into the boat yard
shops, but it was plainly evident that
life was extinct and Deputy Coroner
Chandler was notified. On his arrival
he took charge OF the body and made ar
rangements for holding an inquest.
: The Phoenix ambulance was sum-
moned, but onsits arrival the body was
in charge Of Undertaken Chandler.
The affair was plainly an unavoidable
accident, as the derrick which collapsed
had been overhauled and inspected and
was instirst class condition. Within two
weeks the derrick has lifted over four
times the weight which was on it when
the 1ralapse occurred.
Rev. W. L. S. Murray went to the
yards of the company at noon and talked
and prayed with the workmen. The
men, who had gathered round the spot
where the tragedy occurred, were deeply
moved.
The sun., 1897-12-11
CAUGHT IN THE Betting.
A Girl Whirled Toward the Cell
ing in a Flying Belt.
SUFFERING FROM THE SHOCK.
Many of Her Companions tainted and
Several Are Ill From Effects
OfTheir Fright.
SUFFERING FROM THE SHOCK.

Miss Emma Leaver, an employee Of the
Wilmington Hosiery Company, situated
at Front and Adams streets, had mar,
row escape from a horrible death yester
day afternoon.
Miss Leaver is employed as a mender
In the department in which she works
there are several machines. Back Of
these machines are the pulleys and belts
connecting them with the main shaft.
The members, in order to get material fol-
their work, have to pass around these
pulleys. Some of them, not caring to
walk around, would lean over them in
order to reach. their work. The girls
have been warned by the company sew
eral times not to lean over the pulleys as
it is very dangerous practice and might
result in loss of life.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Leaver
started to get some material for use in
her work, instead of walking around the
pulleys she leaned over them. As she
did so one OF the employees called to her,
and as she turned quickly to see what
was wanted, her dress caught in one of
the belts.
An agohizing scream rang through the
room as she felt herself drawn upward
toward the top of the machines. The
remainder OF the girls in the room, start
led by the scream, turned to see what
had happened. The sight of one of their
comrade being drawn rapidly upward
by the belt, proved too much for dozen
OF them, who fell to the floor in faint
ing condition.
Miss Mamie McGonigy, who is en-
ployed in a room next to the one in
which the accident occurred, on hearing
the screams ran out into the hail. En-
countering Mr.. Chester, one OF the fore
men, in the hall, she exclaimed, "Mr.
Chester some one is hurt" and ran to
the scene OF the accident.
Miss ALctianigy, who usually displays
great presence Of mind, saw her sister in
the crowd near the machine, and think
ing that it was she who was hurt, tainted.
Several OF the girls, who retained their
presence of mind sufficiently to act,
caught Miss Lea>er and dragged her
down between the machines. By this
time Mr.. Chester had reached the scene
of the accident, and succeeded in throw
ing the belt from the pulley, thus releas-
ing Miss Leaver, who escaped with few
bruises.
Ali those who were prostrated by the
accident were sent home, and by last
night, all except Miss McGonigy, had re-
covered from the nervous shock, she,
however, is still suffering from severe
attack OF nervous prostration.
Miss Leaver is still very ill from the
shock.
The sun., 1897-12-11
Cleveland Off Duck Hunting.

The southbound train arriving here at
1l.4O a. m. yesterday, had attached to. it
the Pullman Car "Davy Crockett" in
which was ex-President Grover Cleve-
land. The ex-President, who was alone,
is on his way to Georgetown, North
Carolina, where he will shoot ducks.
Station Master Brison had short talk
with Mr.. Cleveland. The car is in
charge of Conductor John Newell. L.
L. Watts is porter, J. J. Fisher waiter
and l.. Gardner chef.
The sun., 1897-12-11
Honesty and Dishonesty.

II. V. IIetzell one of most humorous
and forccful speakers OF our time known
as the Philadelphia Cyclone mill lecturer
in the Builders Exchange, this Saturday
cveninS, at o'clock. His subject is
"Honcsty and Dishonesty in Official
and Other Circles" The lectcre is free to
all. Come and bring all your friends.
Hon. Champ Clark, Congressman from
No., is unable to be present as was
expected, owing to a very severe cold
The sun., 1897-12-11
FOYLE FOILED HIM
A Brakeman catches u sneak thief on
the fly and punches his head.

IA liNhcutlNu cileIltS u SISuh tutl VII
the fly and punches his head.
Here is u short story of thief who
steals on the fly.
When the 1a.o5 train, this morning,
arrived at the p, W. 4 B. railroad, Il
slick looking fellow entered the rear door
of the last car, As he entered, he
sped coat hanging carecssly over
the back of a seat short distance from
the door. He went in, took look
around and then sat down. In min
ute or so the train started and SO did he
with the coat.
As he was about to slide out the back
door brakeman Foyle, who owned the
coat, came into the car through
the door at the other end,
and saw him. The slick fellow
jumped off the train, followed by
the brakeman. The latter, however,
was slicker and caught the slick fellow,
punching his head and taking the coat
from him. Mr. Foyle recovered the
coat without causing a stop of the train.