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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-02
From Clue to Climax.
By WILL N. HARDEN.
copyright 1896. by j. B. Lppincott Col
CHAPTER II.-CoNr1NUED.


He sat down and tried to collect his
thoughts, but it was impossible Half an
hour went by. He heard the jury tramp
through the hall, cross the veranda and
go out at the gate. Then Matthews
raped on the door.
''Come ill.," said WILDLY.
1.-TWO undertakers are waitin' out
side, sir" said the servant. ''They both
want the job. 1 toP 'em I'd see you
about it,
use your Judgment; engage one of
them. 1 can't attend to it." WILDLY
called to the old man as he was closing
the door. What was the verdict of the
jury?" he asked.
MET his death by the hand of some
person unknown, sir. They called me
back to open the windows, and 1
stayed"
'Ah, you remained in there?"
Matthews opened the door a little
wider and stood in the opening. Your
name came up mighty often, sir, after
you went out"
My name? What did they say about
lne?'
Il didn't catch it all, sir, but the de-
tective mentioned the stain on your
hand and said it no doubt came from
the sheet or from the curtain between
the rooms. He said your explanation
satisfied him, and that he did not be-
lieve a guilty man would wait for the
police to come before he washed his
l., 4 ;c.l,E l.
1t seems to me 1T would be foolish to
mix you up in it, sir, even if you did
know about the will"
''Win? What will are you talking
about?' asked WILDLY, abruptly.
why, masters will, sir. They must
"a opened his desk an got into his pri'
yate papers, for they said there was a
will maxim you heir to all the property
They seemed to think there was motive
enough, but they couldn't fasten 1T on
you.''
What else did you hear, Matthews?'
WILDLY had turned pale, and was twist
ing ais handkerchief tightly in his
hands. IF one is to be suspected Of
numbering ones nearest relative in cold
1000, II is SuDSldHlldl COLu1OII u
know that there is not enough evidence
to convict. Did you hear anything
else?"
''Nothin' important, sir. There wa:
a good deal said about a report thai
master was thinkin' about gettin' mar
ried, and that he would likely alter hi:
will if he did. Mr.. Soddingham men
toned that it had been talked of at th'
club, but that you had laughed at the
report. They seemed to have foun(
some of the young lady's letters witl
masters papers, and they appeared II
point that way.
81 think l did deny the report a
first" said WILDLY, thoughtfully, "bu
| confess had just begun to think my
uncle was in love. She is worth.
Young woman, but much too youns
for him, and was Influenced by HI
wealth. Perhaps you had better 81
Aud speak to the undertaken. Isuppos'
they will want to put up the coffin IL
here. l shall go upstairs and occup!
the front room. I don't feel like goins
1 out; my head aches, and don't seen
to hare my wits about me. could no
rest in my old room with the undertake
in the other"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-02
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
Thursday, November rs. Set Apart for Ma
tional Thanksgiving and Prayer.

Thursday, November rs, Set Apart for Ma
tional Thanksgiving and Prayer.
WASHINGTON, Oct 30.-PreSident Nc
Kinley Friday issued his first Thanks
giving day proclamation as follows:
In remembrance Of Gods goodness to US
during the past year, which has been so abund-
ant, ''let US offer unto Him our thanksgiving
and pay our vows unto the Most High" Under
His watchful providence industry has pros
pered, the conditions of labor have been ina
proved, the rewards of the husbandman have
been increased. and the comforts of our homes
multiplied. His mighty hand has preserved
peace and protected the nation. Respect for
law and order has been strengthened. love OF
free institutions cherished and all sections OF
our beloved country brought into closer bonds
of fraternal regard and generous cooperation.
For these great benefits it is our duty to
praise the Lord in a spirit OF humility and
gratitude and to offer up to Him our most earn
est SupplicatiOnS That we may acknowledge
our obligation as a people to him who has
graciouSly granted US the blessings of free
government and material prosperity [, William
Mckinley, president of the United States, do
hereby designate and set apart Thursday, the
Twenty-tfth day of November, for national
thanksgiving and prayer. which all of the peo-
pie are invited to observe with appropriate re-
ligiouS ser: iees in their respective places of
worship. On this day of rejoicing and dOmeS-
tic reunion let our prayers ascend to the
giver of every good and perfect gift
for the continuance of his love and favor to Us,
that our hearts may be filed with charity and
good will. and that we may be ever worthy of
beneficient concern.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal OF the United States
to be affixed
Done at the city Of Washington this twenty
ninth day of October, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and ninety-Seven
and of the independence of the United States
one hundred and twcnty-Second.
ISEAL. WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-02

"A man is never at loss to know
what his duties are, so long as he has
kin.zAtchison Globe.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-02

WAS the chair between the pOrtlere
and your bed?"
Yes
''Was the back or the front part of
the chair towards the portiere?"
''The back"
"You are sure of that?"
"Yes; it is quite clear to me, though
1 can't explain why, that ran against
the back of the chair"
"Then you were undoubtedly coming
from the direction of the portiere and
going towards your bed?"
ut seems So"
"Do you walk in your sleep?"
Not now; at least, not to my knOwl-
edge. 1 used 10 do it when l was boy"
cat that time were you ever con-
scious afterwards of having done sog'
"Yes; would sometimes get lost in
my room and be unable to find my way
back to bed till L walked"
THAT showed you had habit of
walking about and unconsciously re-
turning to bed. 1t was only when
something half reused you that you
were unable to act for yourself" Col
Warrenton reflected for moment;
then he said: Look here, Alfred;
want to give you some advice. You have
truthfully testified on oath as to what
happened last night to the best of your
memory at the time you were ques-
toned. This little circumstance has
since come into your mind. Now, my
advice to you is to keep this to your
self, unless, of course, you should be
called to testify again."
I ssWhy?" asked WILDLY.
The times., 1897-08-04

Mt. Loals Boulay, the nephew Of the
dead man, who was in DIR. Wehrly's store
at the time the poison was taken, is
positive that it was the result OF care
lesSness. He says DR.. Wehrly told him
he had taken A dose Of morphine few
moments before. and that he felt some
what Qgeerly. Nothing more was said for
few moments, when Tehrly said he
felt sieE and he thought he might have
made some mistake in weighing out the
dose OF morphine which he had Just taken.
lie told the young man he wanted him TO
20 for physician.
Two doctors were summoned and they.
worked hard with the sick man until the
arrival CT the police ambulance, which
conveyed him to Providence Hospital.
When he reached the hospital super.
ficial examination by the physicians in
charge convinced them that il was only
matter OF time when the sick mans life
would 20 out.
His sister, with whom ne boarded at
No. rs I street, was at his bedside when
the end came. She was confident that her
brother did not take the poison with sui
cidal intent.
Dir. Wehrly was born in York, Pa, and
was fifty-One years of age He has been
in this CITY for about thirty-seven years
and was considered 60 be one Of the best
practical pharmacists IN the city. He
formerly did an excellent business at his
store, on the corner Of Third and II streets
northeast, but lsts irregular habits of late
had caused many people to distrust him
and he lost much custom thereby.
The body will lie removed to the home
OF his sister today.
The times., 1897-08-04
FATAL SOLAR PL EXUS BLOW
Playful Bout at Boxing Ends in
a Tragedy.
A Youth Dies Instantly From a
Blow and His Friendly Antago-
mist Faints Away.

Newark, N. J., Aug. 3.-John Flynn,
fourteen years of age, living on Ogden
street, this city, was instantly killed by
a blow over the heart while boxing with
Joseph Dreitler, sixteen-year-oid COM
panion, at / O'Clock this afternoon. The
two boys, along with thirty Others, were
employed in the toilet powder works of
George McInnen.
An the employees have habit of carry
ing dinner with them, and during the
noon hour they auuse themselves at various
games in the factory yard Boxing was
one OF their fayorfte pastirnes, and the
FLYNN and Dreitler boys were regarded
as adepts in the line. Dreitler was tall
for his age, and because of his lanky
bearing his companions dubbed him 'Fitz, y
while FLYNN posed as Sharkey. When they
started to box today, Dreitier remarked
ssOh, 1 won't do a thing to the sailor
Will? Dust SEE me reach his solar pleNus
And suiting the action to the word, he
landed a heavy right handed blow di-
rectly over FIynn's heart. Flynn gasped,
made an attempt to clutch his breast and
sank to the ground Gead
PHYSICIANS were summoned and an ex-
animation showed that death had been
almost instantaneous. Dreitler tainted
when he realized that his companion was
dead. He was arrested and committed to
jaiI on a charge Of nanslauehter to await
the action Of the grand jury.
The times., 1897-08-04
4 CHANCE OF TWO WARS
How the President VIII Solve
the Dilemma.
Mckinley Anxious TO Remove the
Cuban War as a Pending
Question.

The story is net generally credited that
President Mckinley has appointed Major
s. A. BIuhIhauser, OF Cleveland, Ohio,
special agent to Hawaii. Itappears from
Western dispatch that Major MuhIhauser
was about to depart for Hawaii and gave
an interview on some special mission,
with sealed orders, he Lad to Hawaii.
Cleveland dispatches give no cretlence
TO the statements Of MI. Muhlhauser, as
Stunning that he said what is credited to
him.
The latest news about Hawaii has been
that Senators Quay and Morgan, both Of
the Foreign Relations Committee, are to
visit Hawaii; and ii would appear that lie
the President wanted any immediate news
about Hawaii. and he does not, he would
probably have commissioned either Of these
Senators, with q preference, of course, for
Senator Quay.
IL is not likely that there win be any
rushing OF the United States into trouble
about Hawaii until the Cuban question has
been settled. The United States mas two
contentious on hand, both of which de-
mand the presence of ships, one at Cuba
and the other at Hawaii War breaking
out in both spots at The same time might
enlbarrsss the United States Navy.
IT is said TO I've desired for this reason
by the President that the Cuban question
must be settled by the time Congress takes
mp the annexation OF Hawaii and anneNes
the island 1t is the fact OF annexation
as which Japan will take uI1lbrage unless
the talk about war is mere speculation.
If the Spanish question is not cut Of the
way, IL is thought that ia case OF trouble
with Japan, Spain would take this as
the long desired opportunity Of declaring
war on the United States and thus losing
Cuba BE dcccnuy as she can. Itis not Ike
ly, however, that American diplomacy win
be SO left banded as to involve the country
10 TWO wars at the same time, even with
such nations as Japan and Spain. 4
The times., 1897-08-04
DROWNED OFF A SANDDAR
Fatal Accident to John Harring-
ton in Little River.
VICTIMS BODY RECOVERED
The Eightcen-Year-OId Son of Treas
ury Clerk Harrington Meets
sad Fate Victim Could Not Swim
"A Touching Identification by
His Father.

John Harrington, a bright and proinis-
ing youth OF No. 10 Myrtle street north
east, was drowned about 4:15 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon in Little River, between
Analostan Island and the Virginia shore.
Shortly Afternoon yesterday John, with
James Lawler and Thomas Frazier, started
for the free" bathing beach to take Il
swim, stopping at the Treasury, where
Johns father is employed.
When they alIiyed they found that they
could not battle unless they deposited
q certain amount TO pay Tor the rent OF
their suit.
They therefore hasteneG back to the
city aud rode over 20 Rosslgn and down
60 Little River. Here the boys d1srooen
aud began To bathe in unknown Waoers-
Noae OF the boys could swim
The shallow place they selected is at
low water n long SAND bar, formed since
tie wasting away pf the old Anaiostan
tTeaEg ater several years ago
The boys went oat On this dangerous bar
I.arley and Frazier first and young Har
rincton last. When his companions saw
hrn coI4siGsp out they shouted TO him: go
backl Go backl'' He either did not hear
or did pot heed, bat vHntured farther. In
few moments te had gone over the bar
inle 6icep water, and after short strug-
gle anil cries from has companions he sank
and was drowned
James Parker, a ct,lored lad, and Frank
REYNOLDS, d young white man, saw the
accident, but too late to rescue the drown
ing boy. Reyupa6s- however, SWAIN tow ard
tie place where Harrington disappeared,
but the distance Was too great for him
to make.
The news of the drowning soon spread
BenjaInln Turrey, who lives in George
town. went out Ia boat and soun after
wards recovered the bcdy 200 feet from
the Virginia shore. The body wss seni
TO the Seventh rrecipci staIion and from
there TO the Sixth prec4Bct Iuorgue.
The parents We're notified or the sac
occurrence by the Sixth precinct police
The Father appeared at the morgue a few
minutes Eater, and when ne recognized
his son, lie broke down completely
Yes, IT'S my boy" he said, erosenIy
81 thought there might be some naistake
for less than two hours ago he was talk.
ing TO me in my room at the TreAsar >
Department.
The necessary permission to remove tht
body from the morgne was given by Act
Ing Coroner Glazetuook, and it WIS ttakel
to the under taking establishment of Collins
& Costello, on II street. where 1T was
prepared FOR burial.
The times., 1897-08-04
FIREWORKS AT THE FETE
The Special Attraction Tonight at
st. Aleysius' Fair.
A Tremendous Crowd Marks the
Second Night of the Festival
Fine Weather.

The second night OF the lawn fete at
st. Aioysius' Church was marked by a
splendid attendance, which equaled If It
did not exceed that of the opening. Not
only was the crowd large, but it was Jolly
and good-natured, as the occasion deserved.
The numerous attractions cannot fail to
charm al who go and create the desire to
come again.
No more pleasant way TO spend an even
ing can lie imagined. With starry summer
skies for q canopy and the soft grass
for floor, with nothing to hinder the
stir OF the brcczes, the campus OF Gonzaea
College IrcEee an attaia ctian which will
not lose Its chaf1I during the entire course
OF the fair.
Tonight tlsTe viii be a grand fIlHnina- a
ton, with Fireworks or every conceivable
description. The display promises to be
Remarkably fine, as the quantity and quail
ity OF the fireworks is away above par.
The gates open at 7:3o and close at IL
p. m G1-
The times., 1897-08-04
HELD ON A SERIOUS CHARGE
Midwife Mildred Campbell Ae-
cused of Criminal Abortion.
CORONER ORDERS HER ARREST
Mrs. Ahbie Cofnpher Alleged to Be
the Victim Of Illegal T Practices
Physicians Refuse To Give the
Ordinary Certificate OF Death
The Iaqrest to Be Held Today.

Mildred Campbell. a coIored midwife
and nurse, living at No, 2237 Eighth street
northw est, Was arrested by Sergt- Har-
bison and locked up at the Eighth pre-
cinct station yesterday afternoon, charged
with criminal abortion The arrest was
made at tic instance OF Acting Coroner
Glazehrook. The woman for whose death
Mildred Campbell Is held responsible Is
Mrs Abbie. Compiler, ttsirty-four years OF
age. the wife OF George ". Compiler,
grocer, whose place Or business and resi-
dence is at No. 300 Seventh street north
west
Mrs Compiler died at o.3o O'Clock. Mon
dag night, undereircunlstancest thatstrougly
indicated. It was stated, 3 case OF crirui-
nal abortion.
Mrs. Campher had been In a delicate
condition for several weeks, and for some
little time past had been attended by the
Campbell woman. Mrs. Compiler grew
steadily worse.
1t is alleged that. while attending Mrs.
Compiler, the nurse administered drugs to
prevent childbirth, and. these failing, per-
formed criminal abortion on the sick
woman with Instruments. 1t is said that
Mrs. Compiler. shortly before she died made
such statements. These statements, how
ever, cannot be verified, owing to the
silence observed by the family and the
midwife
shortly after the alleged operation Drs-
Joilu I. Winter and Il. H. Barker were called
in to attend the sick woman.
To these physicians, it Is stated, it was
evident that Mis-. Compiler was the victim
OF a criminal abortion. They refused
To issue the usual death certificate, and
the coroner was notified. Deputy Coroner
Glazebrook at once started an investiga-
tion or the matter. After securing eYi-
dence at the home OF the deceased and in
the neigIIhothuod he directed DR.. RUttin
to perform an autopsy, which confirmed
the opinions of the physicians, and Dr.
Glazebroak directed that the Campbell
woman be placed under arrest, the ar
rest being made by sergt- Harrison. of The
Eighth precinct.
DR.. Glazehrook, after interviewing the
woman AZ the police station, directed that
she be held.
A thorough search OF the wonan's home
brought to light pocket surgical case, in
oluding partial set of Instruments used in
the illegaifeatureo Midwifery.
This discovery, together with the find
ing of certain instrument, at once recuc-
nized by the coroner as having no place
IN the legitimate profession of nurse or
midwife
DR.. Glazebreok returned to the station
and directed that the charge of criminal
abortion be placed against the nurse
The coroner viii hold an inquest over the
remains of Mrs. Compiler this morning at II
n'nlnck
The times., 1897-08-04
THEY CALL HIM A CORPSE
] i'm A. Logan Command Severe
" Criticises Mr. Dillon.
WILL IGNORE HIS ORDERS
\ Meeting OF Union Veterans Union
PASSES ReG-Hot Resolutions De-
nouncing STR. BiIion-Allege a
Scheme TO Defeat Gen. Street for
Deputy National Commander.

John A. Logan Command No. 2, De-
partment Of the Potomac. Union Veterans
Union, net last night at the Logan Com
mapd Hail, and after an enthusiastic dis
oussion If the recent trouble in the camp,
passed the following resolutions:
Whereas one VI. A. Dillon, department
clerk, and a recently TesUrFeCJed corpse
OF the Union Z eterans' Uni1n, OF wash
ingUOn, d C., has seen Tit TO parade his
supeTabundant vanity before the public
by announcing an order or suspension
against two organizations OF the order
which stoned nina 0BJ or camp several
years ago, and have since refused 20
allow biIn TO poEe his unworthy head
within their doors; and
Whereas the said NJ. A Dillon, having
been characterized by both the Grand
Army or the Republic and the Union
Veterans Union as an egOtlstleat GROWER
and chronic ErrUmbfeT. with anarch1Stlo
pr0pensigies for fOneBting diScoT6s and
sowing the seeds or strife In every organ
iZaJion with which he mas been connected
In times past, and
Whereas, in order to magnify his self
Importance and give vent 20 his egotistt
cal propensities, he has organized a nITfSh-
room command OF the Union Veterans
Union, naming II after himself, and con-
sistiug of limited number of disgruntled
and disappointed Officeseekers: and
Whereas we believe the whole scheme TO
have been Coneected for the purpose OF
trying TO defeat Gen. H L. Street, of
NaSf4lIlAtOns u. L.. IBELLUt IElUtN i4tttOUdi
commander in-Chief, from becoming na-
tionaI commander at the coming annual
encampInent OF the Union Veterans Union
at Springfield, Ohio. on August 8 next;
ana
Whereas, We characterize the methods
employed as not only cowaTCly, but I'M
worthy OF our notice, therefore,
Resolved, That, having faith in the Wis
dom, OF tbenational encampment we here
by repudiate the power OF this man Dillon to
exercise any authority over ugI, and, there
fore, cast hack in his teeth the bastard order
which eTn8nated from a vSrdant Esurper,
who 1snOt eligible or worthy OF seat among
the comrades composing the national OrEanf-
cation Of the Unen Veterans Union
Resolved, That we court an investiga-
ton OF the war record OF our Commander
Col H. L.. Street, as we know him 70
have been a brave and gallant officer,
having served from 1851 30 1866: Ia
wounded. and was promoted from the
ranks OF captain; and that as a worker
In the e. V. U. be outStrips all Conn
petitors. not having Lain dormant FOR
years, as his accuser. Dillon, and sud-
denly famed into existence By an order
OF a Commander, but by hong and con-
tinuOus service has earned our everlasting
gratitude.
Resolved, That a copy or these rese,u-
ti9ns be published In the daily papers.
The times., 1897-08-04
OFFICE CHANCES
Nine Proef-ReaderS Ordered to
Report for Other Duties.
VICTIMS ARE ALL DEMOCRATS
Expert worImen Reduced in Rank,
With a Prospect of Going to the
wholesale Decapitetion-Re Res ult
OF Finishing work on the Record.

Much comment and considerable con-
Printing office circles by the issuance OIL
ore.rs late yesterday afternoon to nine
OF the most efficient preofreatiers In the
office to report to Capt. Henry I. Brian
tins morning for assignment TO other work.
Ii is said that those who have received
such orders are known to be Democrats,
and that not single Republican that was
put in during the wholesale removal OIL
Democrats last May was affected by Inc
order OF yesterday, but that Democrats
whe worked side by side with then he
publican brothers were selected by bie
powers that be for removal frori pre-
ferred situations.
1t is claimed that oil Democrats were re-
moved with but two exceptions ana lt Is
feared t4at the victims viii be seFt 10 the
rock pile as the Specification room
is known in the office, W here good ana
a strong arIn are the principal requisites
for Tie piaTteT. Here, Ii is Claimed, ali
employees must divorce themselves from
thoughts or ideas, and the workman Is
mere machine. This is hardly desir-
able situation for men VINO are known the
length and Breadth OF the land TO be the
most efficient IFoof-read aders in the country
Democrats in tie Printing Office are be-
ginning te feel that their fate is sealed,
and it is known that a large number OF
discharges were printed in the office this
week.
Those who Were ordered TO report TO
Capt Brian this morning are:
Charles Morgan, nlinUis; Arthur T.
alaarner Massachusetts: Dewitt c. Chad
wick. Ohio: L. E Gessier, Ohio; Il H.
Pierce, New Mexico; John E. PTrTis, Ten
nessee; d L. Moynahan, New YORK; l. t..
DeCafndry New York, ena Hugh ii. saxon,
Louisiana, al conceeled to be men OF ez-
ceptionai ability in theiT line
OF these, Mr.. Pierce is recognized as one
OF the fastest readers ever known; Mr.
rthur RlooIner has a national reputation;
and Nj tiessier is an exceptionally expert
man. Nj. DeCaindry, although "a COM
rarativsFy young man, has record for
both Army and Navy service.
Mr.. Aven z Pierson, of the Record room,
was seen last night by Times man, but
stated as FAR rs he knew the change had
no political Significance, but had merely
come in the regular order OF business.
'sOf the politics of the men," he said,
II know nothine The Record work is fin
islIed and The men VIII be put on the other
work as usual l have seen, sometimes, the
entire place cleaned out. and there Is moth
ing unusual In this order"
Can't. Brian W as also called on at his
residen5e on street, but he was not at
home