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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
CHARLES o. BAKER DEAD.
Was Oldest Maine Central Employee and
Known All Over the Country.

Portland, Feb. 9.-This forenoon, Mr..
Charles @. Baker, who was generally
known as the oldest official in the en-
ploy of the Maine Central Railroad, in
point Of service, died at the residence
of his son, Mr.. Charles e. Baker, on
DanfCrth street. Mr.. Baker was one
of the pioneer railroad men in this
State. and it is said that he worked
for the Maine Central road from the
time the first rail was laid.
He was born in Lancaster. n. H..
October 6. 1919. When he was 20 years
of age he drove stage on the route
between Lancaster and ST. Johnsbury.
VT, which connected with the stages
running to Montpelier, Burlington and
Canaan.
In September. 1916. Mr.. Baker came
to Portland and took charge of the
hacks and coaches of the American
House. which stood upon the present
site of the Clapp block, and also drove
a stage which ran to Conway and
Paris. On July 2, 1S49, he began his
railroad career as baggage master on
the Androscoggin & kennebec Rail-
road. now part of the Maine Central.
Mr.. Baker has since been employed as
conductor of passenger and freight
trains, general agent. yard master, and
last freight agent, the position which
he occupied at the time of his death.
Mr.. Baker, although being away
from his home in this city the greater
part of his time. was valued citizen
and honored and respected by all who
knew him.
Mir. Baker leaves widow who is
critically i'll with pneumonia, the dis
ca Sc which caused her husbands death.
His son. Mr.. Charles E. Baker. is also
i'll with the same disease and it is in
deed an afflicted household. but kind
friends are at their bedsides admin
isterng to their comforts and condol-
ing with them.
An esteemed daughter OF the de-
ceased is Miss Ellen S. Baker. one of
the efficient teachers of the High
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
HOLT MURDER TRIAL.
Had Fits Of Blues But Was Considered by All
to Be Sane.

Lewiston, Feb. AT the Holt MUIR
der trial at Auburn, this forenoon, the
case was opened by County Attorney
Judkins.
The State claimed that Holt was en-
tirely responsible for his acts, that he
was of jealous disposition and that
he had been seeking an excuse to muir
der his wife and child. that he had
made repeated threats. that while he
was not of strong mind. he was per-
fcctly sane, knew what he was doing
and knew the moral responsibility of
such an act.
Four witnesses for the State were
examined. in the afternoon, Mrs. Holt,
wife of the respondent: J. p. Mason,
who lived at the same house as Holt.
at the time OF the homicide. and Mrs.
Bradford and Rankin who attended
Holt after his attempt at suicide.
The cross-eXamination of Mrs. Holt
brought out the fact that Holt had
always been kind to her and especially
toward the child which he murdered;
that he was subject to fits of blues;
that he never threatened her; that she
never feared he would harm her; that
he was kind and affectionate hus-
band except when in a fit of the blues;
that there was no quarrel between
them. the morning of the murder: that
he did not offer to touch her although
having ample opportunity.
The State drew out the fact that in
fits of blues Holt accused his wife of
infidelity. Mr.. Mason and physicians
testified to the apparent sanity of Holt
before and after the murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

washington. Feb. 9.-Each day the
opinion becomes more general that LiIi-
uokaaiani; the dethroned Queen Of Ha-
political purpose. She has denied herself
TO all interviewers. and the cloak Of Sc
crecy is thrown about her every move
jesty' leak out from time to time. but
nothing regarding her relations, II any
exist with the present Or incoming adj
She has made two visits to the White
House. but SOCIAL and not political mat
ters were under discussion. Secretary
Palmer. from whom all information a. to
the plans and proposed movements Of
Her Majesty come. declines to- discuss
her purpose in remaining in Washington.
Her Majesty, is reticent. He refers all
questioners to Secretary Palmer. but cold
comfort is had from him. He bluntiy re-
cious Ladys" purpose In Washington.
Last night however, he was inclined to
impart a little information az. to the
Queens affairs. This Is what he said:
Now. do not want you to understand
that am vofctng the sentiments OF Her
Majesty when I say this Is what / would
ing administration. In order that tine
people of the United States may know
something as to the form Of government
wise for the President to appoint three
commissioners, one from each of the two
big political parties and one INDEPENDENT
in Hawaii and report on the advisability
of continuing diplomatic relations with
that government as 1t now exists. 1t IL
might be brought to light, something that
might astonish the people of this coun-
try"
commission that the ex-Queen seei<s?'
was asked of Secretary Palmer.
.! am giving my own views; not those
But win the Queen ask for the APP
pointment Of the commission of which
s sAb1 S;a that am not at liberty to say.
Palmer said:
Annexation. temporarily suspended by
President Cleveland. is now dead for
two positions: First. the 10000 native
vQ1ers now disfranchised by minority.
that by official statistics in 1898 numbered
6H Will be allowed to resume suffrage.
In this case they might vote for one OF
their own chiefs for the head Of the ma
ton. but they will certainly vote against
annexing their country to an other land.
SECOND the 10000 native voters will be
still denied the right of an expression of
their will at the ballot box.
They will be held down by manacle and
musket. as they are, today. l have seen
noble specimens of Hawaiian manhood
laboring on the roads. carrying a ball and
loyalty to Liliuokalani. If this course Is
pursued. the American peonle. under
whatever party, will never admit them
to this great and glorious Union. simply
on the vote of their oppressors, because
these latter wish to be relieved of the
consequences of their own rebellion and
Her Majesty remained quietly in her
hotel. Sunday. and did not attend church
as on two former occasions. She amused
Mrs. Morgan. wife Of Treasurer Morgan.
sent a basket of flowers with her comph-
ments. Secretary Palmer r rncsrtsin As
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
CONDENSED olsPArcMEs.

The railway station at the Spring Hid.
N: s.. mines were burned. Sunday night.
with its contents. The freight house was
saved with difficulty.
Three members of the family of Milo
Little, All Belmont street, Manchester. N.
r., narrowly escaped death. Sunday.
from effects of eating cheese. which is
poison. Prompt work by physicians
brought them out of terrible agony.
At Portsmouth. n, H. Monday Judge
Portland. Me-. in 500 for the April term
OF the supreme court. for assaulting on
Ger Seymour, Sunday evening and in de-
fault. both were committed to jail.
Fire started in the rear of Mrs.
Wheelers premises. on Castle street.
Newcastle. n. B.. about midnight. Sum
day, and before it could be checked, ten
buildings, among them the town lookup
and Office of the Era Publishing Co.. were
destroyed: Loss, about 3O.0C0;s insurance.
not over SEQ.
The Homestead Steel Works. Edgar
and the DuQuesne Steel Works, Pitts
burg, Pa. resumed In full in all depart
ments. Sunday evening. The Westing-
Monday. on double time. They have been
operating on half time. A revival in the
iron and steel business is expected.
Rochester. N. Y. is beginning to show
definite signs of returning business activ-
ity. Six hundred additional men will
soon find employment in the manufacture
Of bicycle kOdaks in the factory about to
be erected by the Eastman Kodak Co.
Other branches of industry show very en-
couraging signs of awakening, shoe men,
particularly expressing themselves as
very hopeful.
weight championship of the world, be-
tween Kid Mcfarland of New York,
and kid, Lavigne OF Saginaw, Mich,
York. Monday night. resulted in a victory
for Lavignc The preliminary bout was
e l2-round go. between Jack DAILY Of
Brooklyn. and was declared draw .e oi
The steamer Nimrod, which went out
from st. Johns, n. F.. in search OF the
missing steamer State Of Georgia, Is frox-
en IN the ice foe miles south of Cape
Race. Two of the crew went ashore over
the ice, Monday, to report that the MINI
rod had found no trace of the missing
steamer sT me .o The Mimrod steamed 17o miles
north. without avail. The general opin-
ion that State of Georgia has gone down
a oo sSs Il by the
from Ferryland reports an unknown
steamer frozen In the ice 20 miles of that
place.
send us any free seed this year to experi-
ment with, writes BOwdoinham cores
pondent of an exchange Last season we
a wer fin presenaed WITH what appeared to be
ever put on the market. We planted them
and as result we had 4 patch of turniDg
that were the envy of the neighbOrhoOd-
Harvesting time came and when we at
tempted to pull them we found they
were so strong that we could hardly net
nally succeed In hoisting them out We
placed them In the barn cellar where to
all appearances they seemed to gain more
they are actually moving the barn from
Off its foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
RICH M0ND.
Cold Weather Brings Renewal Of Work on The
Kennebec Ice Fields.

Richmond, Feb. 9.-(SpeciaD.-T
weather clearing off cooler, work will
be resumed on the ice fields, Wednes-
day. 1t was reported here. Tuesday,
that owing to a partial failure of the
crop on the Hudson, the Consolidated
Companies on the Kennebec will fill
some of their houses. A large number
of men have been lcafing since Satur-
day, number leaving town without
paying their board.
The gentlemen of the Universalist
Parish will give their annual supper at
Merrymeeting hall, Friday evening,
Feb. 10. An entertainment will he
furnished.
The Richmond Lumber Co. has
shipped 50 cars of lumber since jan
uary /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

DR.. DeKarmet the eminent Russian
lecturer. who IS now at Vancouver,
e. c., to give addresses on Siberia and
it's prospects. declared that with the
opening of the trans Siberian railroad
there will speedily follow direct and
rapid steam Communication between
Viadivostcck and Vancouver. This
would place Hitish Columbia in an
all-around the world route that could
be traversed inS40 days. DR.. DeKarmet
expects the Ca6adian Pacific Railroad
to join in the york of developing this
great route by land and sea. He pre-
diets that with The opening of the rail-
way, there would come such fast gold
development iniSiberia as would make
that country one of the greatest gold
producers in tie world. Even now.
with but primitive appliances and
methods, it produces in the neighbOr-
hood of s29. OOO. 90 in gold yearly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
PENOBsCOT INDICTMENTS.
Only 2l4 Returned by Grand Jury, Of Which
200 Are Liquor Cases.

Bangor Feb. 9.-The criminal term of
the supreme court of Penobscot county
began this forenoon. and the grand jury
reported PA indictments. OF these 200 are
liquor cases. OF the remaining IA these
are made public:
Thomas Duffy, Bangor. compound lar
ceny; Thomas f. Meichi BansGr' assault GreY
Hampden. concealing mortgaged prop
erty; John Prouty and James NOLAN. as
sault and battery: Charles f. Philbrick.
compound larceny: Herbert l.. Harding.
Carmel. breaking and entering: Frank
w. Nichols. Old Town. breaking and en-
tering; Harry Wise. Old Town. larceny;
James Bell, Bangor. and Thomas Golden.
Brewer, highway robbery: James Craw-
ford. Mattawamkeag. forgery; Thomas
Mitchell, Old Town, larceny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Oxford County Court.

South Paris, Feb. 9.-The February
term of the Oxford supreme judicial
court assembled. this forenoon. Judge
Foster presiding. The day was de-
voted to preliminary work. The juries
were impanelled, D. r. Hastings of
Gilead, being foreman of the first
traverse jury. and Edwin l. Spofford
of South Paris. foreman of the second.
About 25 civil suits are assigned for
trial, with considerable criminal bust
ness. A two weeks term is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
JOHN D. BlBBER DEAD.
Was An Aged and Highly Esteemed Citizen o
the City OF Bath.

Bath. Feb. 9.eAfter an illness of few
hours. John y. Bibber. a highly esteemed
citizen of Bath. died suddenly. Tuesday
forenoon. He was nearly So years old
and was born in Harpswell. He had re-
time carried on ship building here. He
was a county commissioner for u years
He is survived by one son. Dr. Randall
d. Bibber. mayor of Bath, and one
brother Martin Bibber of Bowdoinham
His only daughter died in an Eastern
city. a week ago. Heart trouble is as
signed as the cause of his DEATH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
20 YEARS FOR ROSS.
He Thanks the Jury at An
nouncement of the Verdict.
Charles 0. Baker, Maine Central Lost
Freight Tracer, Dead.
OF 2l4 indictments in Penobscot County, 200
Are Liquor Cases.

Pennington. Feb. 9.-The trial of
Phillip Ross, indicted for burglary and
assault with intent to kill. occupied all
yesterday in court, Judge Whitehouse
presiding. This is the celebrated New
Sharon case in which Ross attempted
to rob and kill John Blaisdel, last fall.
The jury. this morning. brought in a
verdict of guilty. and Ross was SEN
fenced to 20 years in State prison.
Ross thanked the jury when the ver-
dict was rendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

A dispatch from Athens to the Lon
don Exchange Telegraph Co. says that
the official Gazette publishes a royal
decree ordering all OF the available
Greek warships to be put into COM
mission Immediately and requiring
several of them to be sent to Crete
with the least possible delay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

two inches across formed and in walking
to favor it sprained my ankle. The sore
became worse; could not put my boot
on and thought should have to give up
at every step. could not get any relief
and had to stop work. read OF cure OF
a similar case by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
concluded to try it. Before l had taken
all of two bottles the sore had healed and
the swelling had gone down. My
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

Governor Drake Of Iowa, Il In receine
Of many communications from people IN
Iowa who offer to present carloads OF
ers. II the state will name q Commission
TO Jake care or them ana induce the rNil-
roads to give free transportation. The
Governor announces that he viii name
ana conduct II as the Russian relief was
handled few years ago. when sevcral
train loads of provisions went from Iowa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
BASE BALL GOSSIP.
The Presence OF Western Owners at ChicaQo
Causes Much Speculation.

Chicago. Feb 9.-The presence of sew
eral Western base ball league magnates
in this city. yesterday, caused no end of
gossip but their real mission could not
be learned.
B. Il. Johnson. president of the Western
League. was the first arrival and WAS
closely followed by President Kililea of
Milwaukee. James Comiskey of st. Paul.
cinnati National League club and sup
posed head of the Indianapolis team. 1t
is said that Mr.. Brush had 4 conference
with James Hart president of the Chi
cago National League club, but Mr.. Hart
had nothing to say of the visit of the In
diana magnate.
President Brush went home leaving
nothing more than a surmise as to the
object of his visit to Chicago. Now il APP
pears that the Indianapolis base bali man
mas recently been IN conference with
nearly every magnate in the big league
1t is plain that tire is something up and
that Messrs. Brush. Robinson ana per-
haps others. are particularly interested
magnates. 1t may be the purchase of the
st. Louis club, either by Messrs. Robin
son and Brush. or by the league. or il
possibly may be an attempt 10y Mr.. Brush
to secure a league franchise for Indiana
polls. he having always maintained that
the Hoosier city was a crack base ball
town.
The most plausible theory is in refer
ence to the st. Louis club. and it need
cause no surprise if that team soon passes
into new hands.
Pitcher Parker and Outfielder Mcbride
We're sold to ST. Paul. the consideration
being. it is said. $500.
Chicago and Kansas City have made
final arrangements for their series OF ex-
hibition games.
1t was announced that the headquarters
of President Johnson would be removed
from Cincinnati to Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

The sad news of the death of Repre-
sentative William L. Littlet ED of Belfast
will come as a severe blow to his fellow
members, and to his many friends in this
city and all over the State. Less than
two weeks ago he was in his place in the
House, active in the work of that body
and with none of his associates seeming
more full of life and hope.
Thursday, Jan. S. he went home. COM
planning of not feeling well. He took hts
bed at once and has steadily grown worse
in spite of all hatfloving care and skill
full medical attend%nce could do. He be-
came unconscious.f Saturday noon, and
rapidly failed until the end. The imme-
date cause of death was valvuIar trouble
of the heart.
Mr. Littletield was born in Brooks 40
years ago. and was educated in the COM
mon schools of that town and at the Bel
fast high school. He taught school for
two years and for the past % years has
been a commercial traveller in the dry
goods line. For many years past he has
been with the firm of Bradford, Thomas
Il Co. He has been counted one of Bel
faSts leading citizens. but has never been
extensively in politics. Two years ago he
was elected to represent Belfast in the
Legislature where he. served with dis
tinction, being again elected last fall. by
an oVerw helIning majority. 1t is likely
he would next have represented Waldo
in the Senate. had he been spared.
MIR. Littleiieid was a man of many good
qualities, universally liked and his early
lie was Il whole hearted, generous man.
always happiest when helping another
His Augusta headquarters were at the
North. and he counted many friends in
Augusta besides his Capitol associates
A wife and one daughter survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington, Feb. "a postoffice
has been established at Moody. York
county, and George II. Moody appoint
ed postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Verdict Of One Cent and Costs.

Portland. Feb. 9.-In the case of Baxter
vs. Kittredge for false arrest. the jury
awarded plaintiff verdict OF one cent
and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
slxIY.ElGHTH SESSION.
SENATE

Tuesday, February g. 1897.
The Senate met according to adjourn
ment and was called to order by the
president.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Hendry of Gardiner
Papers from the House disposed Of In
concurrence.
A communication was received from the
secretary of State, transmitting the re-
port Of the Maine Insane Hospital, and
hospital.
The following bills petitions, ETC.. were
presented and referred:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

The model for the Hamlin statute
has arrived in Bangor for inspection
by the committees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Mason ( Merrill,
Bankers,
SO Exchange St., Portland, Me-,
1ff.ons EDas Cu7n.

O//Os L. W OVLtCs
Mousam Water Co. (of Kcnnebunk,
Me..) LIST Mortgage 5's.
Rockland, Thomaston and Camden St.
Ry. list Mortgage is.
Edison Electric Illuminating Co. (Ol
Baltimore, Md.,) LIST Mortgage 6's.
Ellicott Square Co. (Of Buffalo, N. Y.,)
LIST and ID Mortgage Bonds.
Rockland Water Co. LIST Mortgage SIS.
Knox Gas and Electric Co. (of Rock.
land, Mc.,) list Mortgage G's.
Bangor and Aroostook r. r. 1st Mort.
gage SIS.
Rumford Falls Light and Water Co
1stMOrtgage G's.
Consolidated Electric Light Co. Col
Portland,) LIST Mortgage SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
EVANS HOTEL.
Gardiner, NE.
Good Livery Stable and Sample
Room Connected.
Heated by Steam
Lighted by Electricity.
b. NJ. Bradstreet, Manager.
Rates: $500 per- day.
FAIR AND COLDER.

Boston. Feb. 9.-For Maine: Fair: cold
er; northerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

There seems to have been more of
imagination than of fact connected
with the report that the recent death
of Francis Knight of North Wayne,
was due to foul play. The selectmen
viewed the body and the idea of ex-
huming it seems preposterous to them,
it is said. The old man had nothing
for one to steal and no enemies so far
as known. He had very cranky no
tions it is said. When matters went
wrong he ascribed his troubles TO
witches and was discouraged immedi-
ately, writes correspondent of the
Boston Globe. For many years after
the war he was waging perpetual strife
with the tax collector. He conceived
the notion that the increase of taxes
resulting from the war was unwarrant-
able. and he stubbornly refused to pay.
He was willing to sell his produce for
the same low prices which prevailed
before the war, and he would not take
anything except gold. On the other
hand. he refused to pay more for any
thing at the store, and fought the tax
collector with especial stubbornness
The collector would take his stock. and
in the course of time the old mans
farm was pretty we'll stripped. Knight
lived very abstemiously, cooking his
own food after fashion. For a period
Of IA years he never tasted milk. The
tax collector took away his COW, and
he wouldn't buy another. He wore his
hair so long that it hung upon his
shoulders. He occasionally cut it him
self when the length disconnected him
too much. "Of9course when 1 do it
myself" he used to say. Il have to
leave the ends : little Jagged. but in
months time you can't tell the differ
el;ce''
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AUGUSTA. MAINE. WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY TO- 1897
WI. tlrrlErletu DEAD.
Was Member q Legislature and Well Known
ThreuShs1t the State.

Bangor. Feb. 9.-The- Commercial SAYS:
w. L.. Littlefield of Belfast, a member of
the Maine House OF Representatives, died
at his home In Belfast, Tuesday morning,
Bright's disease.
Mr.. Littlefield was well known through
out Maine and had many friends in this
ceived his education in the common
schools there and at the Belfast High
school. He taught school during his 10Th
and goth years, and since that time he
represented the firm of Bradford, Thomas
& Co. for many years.
The deceased was % years of age and
is survived by his wife, who will have
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JUDICIARY.

BY Mr.. Savage of Androscoggin-Bil an
act to amend section g. of chapter 81, OF
the Revised Statutes. as amended by
chapter 179, of the Public Laws of 1888
relating to libel for divorce.
BY Mr.. Roberts of Oxford-Remon.
STRANGE of c. L. Berry and 30 others OF
Oxford, against extending the cnarter OF
the Oxford Village Corporation.
Remonstrance of Alvin MARI and six
others against the same.
By Mr.. Clason of kennebec-Petition OF
the county attorney and Washington r
Prescott and Grant Rogers in favor OF
the employment of stenographer before
the grand Jury.
Mr. Chamberlain of Lincoln-Bill an act
to change the term day OF the September
term of commissioners court in Lincoir
county.
BY Mr.. Drummond of Cumberland-Bil
an act granting new charter for tho
city of Portland.
By Mr.. Billings of Waldo-Bill an ACT
to dispense with a grand jury at the Jan
uary term of the supreme court I'm Waldo
county. and to change the time of holding
the October term of said court.