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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11

Mr.. W. w. Harrison Struck on the Head
by q NegrO-Oiher Accidents.

Yesterday was a busy day with the city
ambulance. and Dr. HOrd performed vali-
ant service. The first call was at g:1O 4.
NJ. 10 the James River division station
OF tho Chesapeake and Ohio. at the foot
Of Eighth street 10 the little boy Tom
my Brannan. whose sad and fatal acci-
dent Is told Of elsewhere in this paper.
Five minutes later tho ambulance was
called 10 the Police Court. where an un-
known white man was found suffering
from alcoholism, and was treated and
left.
At five minutes past noon came call
90 the corner Of st. James and jackson
streets. Sitterdings lumber yard, where
n white man named Jurdman was in
iurcd by a piece Of timber falling on his
leg. lie was treated and left there.
4 very serious errand the call at 40
i. NJ. proved 10 be. AT Leigh and Nor
ton streets a negro man. whose name was
not taken. was washing the windows on
the inside I'm a vacant store there. lie
slipped from the ladder on which he
stood and crashed through the window
cutting himself badly The arteries I'm
both wrists were severed. and his right
ear split in half by the glass. causing a
prOfuse hcmOrrhage from his wounds
lie was taken 10 the city Hospital,
treated. and was doing well at \ NJ
to-day.
At i:5O p. NJ. there was n call from lOl6
west Broad street whore a white man,
w W. iltlllNUls WHO liNh Ull lflf itdl UN
an unknown regro with a coupling pin. or
some heavy weapon, which fractured his
skull.
The negro escaped. but the police are
confident of catching him directly, as his
description was secured.
Harrison Is perhaps fatally injured. and
the operation OF trcphining was perform
cd upon him at 2 4. NJ.
4 white man. John Robinson. was taken
with cramps I'm Main near Ninth street. at
S:35 Il. NJ. The ambulance was called and
treated him, leaving him.
brakeman Brannan, Of the q. and O.
railway. uncle Of the little boy who was
killed yesterday on the James river divis-
ion Of that road. near Richmond. had "a
serious accident no 1880 i. VI. yesterday.
His train. coming west was at Fulton,
when he fell from his car TO the ground.
receiving severe bruises. The ambulance
was called, and took him home, 60 Spring
street. after treating him.
Dr Hord was In charge OF the ambu-
lance all day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
SECRECY In CITY AFFAIRS.
Alderman E. NJ. Noble Condemns II in
Vigorous Terms.
MR. TURPlE'S CAUSTIG LANGUAGE.
In Regard to the Resolution Allowing
GIrder Rails without Cement Foun-
dalton on Main street-G. A. IL.
Invitation Endorsedi

The question Of the secret meetings OF
the Finance Committee were discussed in
cidentally during the meeting Of the Board
Of Aldermen last evening by Mr.. Il. NJ.
N.ble who said he thought all meetings
of the various committees and boards Of
the city government should be open to
the world. with ali due respect to these
bodies. he said, the existing state OF al
fairs would not be as they are but for the
ee~recv which had been preserved. Things
Rad transplred in the Police Board which
IN Enown to the public would not reflect
Nj Turnin made vigorous opposition 10
concurrence I'm the resolution allowing the
Citv halfway Company 10 lay girder rails
without cement foundation on NAM
Tbe Board met promptly at o'clock
with the following members present.
Messrs' Turpin presldenU; Allen Bahen'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11

white Pass. in Alaska. for an opportu-
nitv TO cross the mountains TO the
yukon river, and that many more are
preparing TO join them. ] deem IT proper
10 call the attention Of all who contem-
plate making the trip to the exposure.
priyation, suffering and danger incident
thereto at this advanced period OF the
season. Even Il they should succeed in
crossing the mountains, TO reach Daw-
son city. when over the pass. seven
hundred miles Of difficult navigation on
tho Yukon river. without adequate means
Of transportation. will stu be before
them. and It IS doubtful il the journey
can be completed before the river IS
closed By Ice.
/ am moved to draw public notice TO
these condition by the gravity OF the
possible consequences 10 people detained
in the mountainous wilderness during five
or six months Of an arctic winter, where
no relief can reach them. however great
the need.
SigneO G. ". BLISS,
Secretary of Interior
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
THE KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS
A Very Quiet and Orderly Convention
was Held.
CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM CONDEMNED.
The DIngIsy Tariff Bill Commended -
Revenue Raising Measure-Jsmss q,
Barley Nominated for Clerk of
the Court of Appeals.

LOUISVILLE. KY, August iO.-James
G.. Bailey, OF Magofn county, Clerk of
the Court OF Appeals.
Contrary to the expectations OF many.
the Republican state Convention, which
was held in Music Hail. this city. to-day.
for the purpose OF nominating a Clerk OF
the Court OF Appeals, was entirely har-
monious in its work. There was an idea
in some quarters that there would be a
bitter fight between the Bradley and
Huntor-Todd factions. but the general
ship OF the party leaders on and OF the
floor OF the convention prevented the
anticipated clash. The State and ma
tional administrations were endorsed.
and civil service was opposed along the
lines laid down by the recent Ohio Re-
publican Convention.
A QUIET CONVENTION.
The convention was a quiet one. There
was no enthusiasm to speak Of. the only
real applause coming when the speakers
referred 70 civil service reform.
The nomination OF Bailey was unani-
nous
The resolutions adopted are as follows
RESOLVED. BY the Republican party In
convention aSSemhleds
First. That we reafiirm the principles
Of the Republican party as set forth IN
the platform adopted By 1t at St. LOUIS
I'm 1896.
Second. That we endorse the Repubii-
can national and state administrations
and especially commend the administra-
ton OF our personal State officers IN their
efforts To suppress mob violence and 10
preserve the financial credit OF the state.
Third We commend the efforts or the
representatives Of the Republican party
In the passage OF a tarn bill which VIII
raise revenue sufficient To support the
government. prevent the Issue OF Interest
bearing bonds protect American labor
and maintain the national credit.
OPPOSED TO CIVIL SERVICE
Fourth. We are opposed To a system
OF civil ~ervice that builds up an official
class. practically life tenure in almost
every branch OF the public service. and
we demand that the civil service be so
modified as To limit the time OF SER
vice to four years. with the privilege Of
appointment or promotion. subject 10 such
restrictions as will secure competent oni-
cias.
FIFTH. We heartily sympathlze with
the struggling people OF Cuba In their
efforts to secure liberty and independ-
enCc.
sixth That we recommend TO the peo-
pie the adoption OF the constitutional
amendment submitted 10y the last Legis-
lature allowing all cities and towns the
privilege of regulating under legislative
supervision the method Of levying the
taxes imposed on themselves for city and
town expenses"
United States Senator Deboe and Judge
Denny addressed the convention, and
both were heartily received.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11

The Delaware Iron Works Start Up-A
Pnper Iactory al Newark.

WILMINGTON. DEL, August 10
After a shut down OF six weeks. the Del
aware Iron Works at Newcastle. resumed
operations yesterday giving employment
to between 400 and 800 persons.
Tho Welding and two bending fur
naces were started and the company is
said to have plenty o, orders.
IL "a said that the big wall paper fac
tory al Newark Will soon begin operations
and there is talk OF starting n shoe fac
tory. The force OF workmen has been in
creased at the Edge Moore Iron Com
panys mills near here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Can Hatlleld DelIIant

WILLIAMSON. W. VA, August 10
Wild stories are being circulated about
the officers who are trying TO capture
"Cap" Hatfend, the desperado. who es-
caped last week from Jail.
The Hatfields are said to be strongly
ensconced in mountain pass. and 10
have recently killed Deputy Sheriff John
son and four other deputies. but none
of these reports are confirmed. The OFF,
GERS are I'm hot pursuit, and Judge Doc
little insists on the Sheriff capturing
Uatdeld at any cost or risk.
IL is believed there have been encoun-
ters. but nothing definite can he learned.
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oouaNoHE oRDERED AWAY.
Navy Department Decides MOTTO Repair
the Old Monitor.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, August 10
when tha ola cnitor COmanche was TAX
ON 10 Mare Island IL was with the undet-
n anding that she should be given htceS-
sary repairs. -..o
Captain Turner. OF the naval reserve.
was surprised 10 receive telegram from
Commandant Kirkland. which SAID me
Navy Department dlsapproved captain
pajrs. Kirkland further ordered captain
Turner TO remove the Comanche IRON
Mare Island at once, which he did, ana
the vessel IS now anchored i'm this harDor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11

republic. Nevertheless the Cubans are
justified I'm believing that indirectly tne
assassination OF Canovas Will hasten inc
triumph of the Cuban. cause.
Whatever weakens the Bourbon mon
archy at Madrid must necessarily impair
Tho resources at the disposal OF the Span
,sh au,horities in Havana. That for near
10 a quarter OF n century Canovas has
been the prop and bulwark OF the dynas-
~ reigning in spain. has been recognlzeu
on All sides. and with especial distinct
ness by its Carlst and republican oppo-
nents.
The Times says;
The death OF Canovas opens the way
for his successor so TO modify the CUBAN
uolicy of Spain that the war may not go
on TO the utter destruction OF both the
mother country and the colony.
Tho World says:
rrbis country is less interested In spain $
internal affairs than In the possibility OF
her being unable 20 retain her hold on
cuba. This possibility seems to De
brought nearer now, but II would be un-
safe to make any positive predictions
about il. The government may now pe
stimulated TO even more vigorous eilor ,s s
against Cuba by the knowledge that ],
needs ~ strengthen Itself ~ nome ~"
bv tho reasonable apprehension that the
surrender OF cuba would be fatai. any
necessity OF giving up Cuba would DC
worse blow 10 the monarchy than Is the
loss Of CanOYas
THE FUNERAL CORTEGE.
MADRID August 1O.-A dispatch from
Santa Agueda. says that the tunetae Ool
tege ACCOMMODATING the remains OF St-lo.
Csnovas left the bathing establishment
this morning accompanied by the DUKE
OF sotomayor Major Domo. to the hoyal t,al
household. representing the Queen re
GENT. and by Senior Castellano; Mi'ns,e'
for the Colonies. and senior niuuas .,n,., s"r
The coffin. covered with wreaths. among
tben one from the Queen Regent was
borne on car, drawn by four horses, .,u, a
1o,acbmont OF Chasseurs rendered MILL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Cramns Sne the Government.

WASHINGTON, August l0.-The Will
liam Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine
Building Company. of Philadelphia, to-
day brought suit against the United states
Government I'm the Court Of Claims TO re-
cover damages alleged TO have been In
Cured by the company I'm building the
battleships Massachusetts,. Iowa. and In
diana. and the Cruisers New York, Brook
lyn. and Columbia.
The complainants cite delays ana de-
faults of the United states In furnishing
the armor plato and plans under con-
tract as the basis for the proceedings.
The amounts claimed In the severai
suits aggregate 81. .736ii9.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
ssoRETARY sHERMAY ANSOFED.
ne Disavows Authority for Recent State
ments Attributed 10 Him.

WASHINGTON, August 1O.-Secretary
sherman IS very much annoyed at the
criticisms Of London newspapers In re-
gard 10 the statements attributed 20 him
i'm "A recent Interview In the New York
World He disavows authority for such
htatements. and says 1t would be foolish
TO hold him responsive Tor an the state
meuts the newspapers credit him with
having made about foreign affairs. Be
yond a general denial Of all recent al
legged interviews. he refuses to talk about
the matter.
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the sTRThE sTTUdTION.
In Some Places tho Miners Are Returning
TO Work.

PTTTSBURG. PA. August l0-A crisis
Is fost approaching I'm the miners move
ment against the New York and Cleve-
land Gas Coal Company. heavy rain
drenched the camps to-day and prevented
the marchers from carrying out their
regular programme.
\ summary Of the days development
finds that the conditions are much the
same as they were yesterday, save that
the Company claims TO have made fur
ther break I'm the strikers ranks az Turtle
Creek and Sandy Creek.
CHARLESTON. w. VA, August 10
Meetings were held tonight AT Edgewater,
81. Clair Fsrest Hill and Dcmond mines.
At each place the miners decided to re-
turn 10 work tomorrow. They say they
have lost faith In the strike leaders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
ALyncbing Imminent.

ASHEVILLE. n. c.. August lo-Bob
Brackett. the negro who assaulted Miss
Kittfe Henderson near here yesterday,
was caught this morning and July identi-
fed. Later he confessed the crime. lie
was lodged In the county jail here.
At $50 =. VI. a mob stormed the jail
and soon battered in the front door.
rush was made for the cells. and the
steel doors are now being cut down. II
f. reported that the negro was spirited
away about o'clock. II he Is IN ths
iafl he will be lynched before morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Drowned at Carolina Beach.

WILMINGTON. n. c., August lO.-Lit-
,1a EsIix robbins. the six-year-old son
~ ~ Mr. % o. A. Robbins, OF Charlotte, N. C..
W was s., drowned whlle, ,,ts bathing at Carolina
Beach at o'clock ms evening. The sea
49, he bov from the life line to which
h, yras clinging, and swept him outward
before the eyes Of his horrined mother.
pIIigent search was made for the re-
covery of the body. but TO no purpose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Silver Still Lower.

NEW YORK. August l0.-Bar silver
This market at 55gk cents. \ cent below
The The lowest previous price, and X cent
below Yesterdays price. The quotation
FOR Mexican dollars was 42h cents. New
York price Of silver, the silver dollar Is
worth 424 cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Murderer SErreniers.

BRISTOL. TENN, August iO.-speciai.
1-bomas Carroll. who murdered Wythe
TavIor AT Peltler. this county, on satur-
dav night. gave himself up TO the officers
Monday night His brother, VIII Carroll,
has been arrested as an accomplice In the
n Is claimed that Taylor was intimate
with Tom CAROLS wife. which caused
the murder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
n.uoo,.,Ic Conyeutlon at AnnapolIs

ANNAPOLIS. MD, August i0.-The
Democratic County Convention for Anne
Arundel to-day nominated ticket, as
follows: House OF Delegates. y. X. An.
derson. Peter Potee. B. A. Welsh. and
~ X. Riley: County Commissioner. w.
II Brown: sheriff Frank Revell; Treas
urer. c. NJ Cheston; Surveyor Louis
Green.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Big Storm in Clarke.

RERRYVILLE, VA, August io.-spe-
cial-This vicinity was visited by Sc
we're hail storm this afternoon. Hall ss
big as walnuts dropped for twenty min
utes breaking ont many windoW-panes
and cutting holes In the roofs.
Tho corn was beaten 10 the Brouho'
and the fruit trees were stripped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
ASOLENN EARNING.
Secretary Bills. to Those Journeying TO the
KIondike Gold Reg ions.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. August To-
Secretary Bliss has taken cognlzance OF
tho rush 10 the KlOndike gold nelds and
Alaska, and has issued the following
warning to the general public:
TO whom II may concern: In view OF
information received at this department
that three thousand persons. with two
thousand tons of baggage and freight.
are now waiting at the entrance 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. August ~
Forecast for Wednesday,
For yirginia4Generally faH' eooieri
northwesterly winds.
For North Carolina-showers followed
bv fair in the interior; slightly cooler;
northwesterly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Yirginia Postmasters.

WASHINGTON. August i0.-Virginia
postmasters appointed to-day;
PIoretta n S' Route. vice J. III. James.
~ssigned. Noslev Junction. q. s. Wiscott
vice p. A. Mosley. Jr.. removed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-11
Wheat's High Water Mark.

NEW YORK. August lO.-To-day Sep,
tember wheat attained the highest level
OF the season. reaching s6sc. az o clock.
against SEC, the previous highest point
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p.~nr OF rHERMOMETER.

The range Of the thermometer az the
Times ONCE yesterday was the follow
IA. NJ. 50: " NJ. S: 3 p. NJ. 81; Q
p. NJ. IS; o r. NJ. Is; u ~. 70. Aver
age. 81 10. - - ..--.l-.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-04
Athens.

Mrs. Olive futile dropped dead, sun
day, while calling upon her daughter
Mrs. Joseph futile. She appeared in
her usual health until a few minutes
before the attack when she complained
of her head, and laid down for few
minutes only to rise suddenly and fall
forward upon the floor. She died in q
short time, without regainng concous-
ness. She was about 76 years of age.
Two daughters, Mrs. Joseph futile and
Mrs. Charles Goodwin, and one son, Ly-
man futile of California, survive her.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon, and were conducted by Rev.
j. W. Hinckley.
Donnie, the -year-od daugh-
ter of Columbus Brown, died Tuesday
morning of pneumonia after brief ill
ness She had but recently recovered
from scarlet fever. Owing to the storm
the interment had to be deferred until
Saturday.
Mrs. Abbie Emery has been in poor
health for two or three weeks. Her
daughter, Mrs. Will Wood, of West Med.
ford is visiting her.
The Woman's club will meet next
Tuesday evening with Mrs. jefferson
1dliltHt
Miss Minnie Davis has been called
away by the illness of her sister Dur
ing her absence Mrs. r. NJ Hight as
sists Miss Jones. 49,
On the morning of Jany %, M
Philip Wentworth, an aged citizen of
the western part of the town passed away
very suddenly.
Mr.. Samuel Goodrich lost valuable
horse recently, from the bursting of a
blood vessel by hard pulling at disa3-
vantage.
Mrs. c, II. Tilton of Skowhegan.
visited her parents in town Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Maud Stafford returned TO Ban
gor last week.
Willard Drew has gone TO the lumber
ing camps with his four-horse teams.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-04

Friends of Mr.. Charles Hamlin of Ban
gor, including Maine political leaders
and old army comrades, have started a
movement to secure his appointment as
assistant secretary of war in the new
administration. General Hamlin is The
oldest son of the late Hannibal Hanliu.
He was graduated at Bowdon College
and volunteered at the beginning of the
war. He is 80 years old. He did gal
liant service on the staff of General A. b.
Humphreys, being publicly thanked by
General Humphreys on the field of
Gettysburg on the second day of the
fight, for effective work. Since the war
he has been a practicing attorney in
Bangor and has held many important
public positions, being now reporter OF
decisions of the Maine supreme court.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-04
PROBATE NOTICES,
To II persons Interested In either Of II
Estates hereinafter named.


Estates hereinafter named.
Alta COURT OF PROBATE held at skow
y hes an. within and for the county OF som.
erset, O o the I'd, TUESDAY OF JAN. in the yea
OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred anc
ninety seven the following business having
bee presented for action thereupon hereafter
Indicated ii is hereby Ordered: That pun.
notice thereof be given to all persons interest
ed that they may appear at Probate Court to
be holden at said Skowhegan, at the Probate
Office on the End TUESDAY OF FEB. mex
at nine of the clock in the forenoon, ard bt
heard thereon and object if they see cause
SARAH b. BIGELOW, late of Skowhegan
deceased viii and petition for probate there
OF presented by Levi c. Emery, executor
namt d therein.
DANIEL l.. GETCHELL. late of Pittsield
deceased VIII ard petition for probate there
of presen ted by Charles {. Weeks, executor
named therein.
MYRA E. PHINNEY, late OF Detroit, de-
ceased will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Abel Davis, executor named
therein.
deceased Petition for the appointment OF
Hannibal II. Powers, administrator, present
ed
MARY f. CLEVELAND late of skowhegan
dec ased. Petition for decree of oistri bution
to heirs presented,
HORACE d. RIDLEY, late of Athens, de-
ceased Petition for license to sell and con-
vey real estate presented by Ida f. Ridley
EDWIN c. HESELTON, late of Skowhegan,
d. ceased Second account OF Martin b.
Heselton, administrator presented also his
resignation.
WYATT NJ. HUFF. late OF Norridgewock
deceased. First account OF Alvius Osborn,
executor, presented.
JAMES A. LATER, late of Arson deceased
First account of Annie b. Later, admx, PIE
sented
JENNIE f. TOWNE, of New Portland.
fnA - u fot,a
II. Towne. guardian, presented.
Bella BURRILL, late of Canaan, deceased
First account of Amasa j. Burrill, trustee
presented.
BETSEY PERKINS. late of Solon deceased.
First and final account of Eastman Hathorn,
admins rator, presented.
HARRIET THOMPSON, late of New Port
land, deceased First account of Josiah
Chase admir-, presented.
CHARLES Il. WORMLIGHT late of Har.
mony, deceased. Widows petition for al
lowance, presented.
ALMA RUTH SAWYER, of Madison Petit
ton for change OF her name to Alma Ruth
Bennett, presented.
MOSES NJ JONES, late of Anson deceased
Will and pt tition for p obate thereof present
ed by Mary Jones, the exeeu,rix named there
in
FRANK A. and FRED II. WILSON of Nevada
City, Cal, minors. Petition for license to sell
and convey real estate presented by Il. N.
Merrill, guardian.
ALICE NJ. MERRIFIELD, of:Canaan Of I'M
sound mind. Final account of George Wey
mouth, guardian, presented.
e. F. DANFORTH, Judge
Attest ;-NATHAN FOWLER, Register.
Post Office address, Judge and Register
Skowhegan, Me. AVA
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-04
Vick's Floral Guide, 1897.

For nearly half century this Cata-
logue of Flower and Vegetable Seeds,
Plants, Bulbs, Roses, Grains, Potatoes,
etc, has come as regularly as spring
time. Here it is again to remind us that
it's time 10 think about our gardens.
This issue contains half dozen full
page half-tone illustrations Of Roses,
Asters, Gold Flowers, Carnations and
Tomatoes.
1t seems full of the necessary informa-
ton for either amateur or professional.
Send Is cents to James Vick's Sons,
Rochester, n y, for "A packet of either
Vick's Branching Aster, New Japan
Morning Glory or extra choice Pansy
and a copy of Yick's Floral Guide. II
you state where you saw this notice you
will receive a package of flower seeds
free.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-04
st. Adams

Fred Berry and Nell Wheeler have re-
turned home from the woods They re-
port it quite cold climate up there.
Miss Nellie Hanson is stopping at her
sisters, Mrs. George Merrill's at present.
The Union grange meetings met with
the st. Adams grange last week, a good
time is reported. They intend to meet
with the Palmyra grange this week.
Martin Palmer was called to Auburn
by the recent death of his father, Arnold
Palmer A wife and two children sur
yive him.
Miss Mary Shaw has been stopping at
Palmyra village for few days.
Miss Clara Adams has gone 10 Brewer
to work.
Miss Linnie aud Ethel Badger spent
last Sabbath with their cousins, Mertie
and Norrie Pushor of West Pittsfeld.
The farmers of this vicinity are haul
ing their year 5 supply of ice.