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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
Mosaic Law Applied to
Brutal Steplather.
Angry Mob Treated Him to
Coat of Tar and Feathers.
He Had Acted Like a Brute-lll-
Treated His Stepdaughler.

Beatrice, Neb., July IA. NJ. Wine
brenner, "a merchant Of this place OF some
prominence, was arrested yesterday and
lodged In Jail on complaint of his wife,
charged with brutally whipping with a
buggy whip his stopdaughter, girl Of
eighteen years
At the examination it was brought out
that for two years the girl had been sub
iected To almost unheard OF inhumanity,
and tho Indignation OF the people was
further heightened when it WAS learned
that his victim was In "a pitiable condi-
tion as a result OF this harsh treatment.
Attack on the jail.
Shortly after midnight this morning
mob OF 400 masked men entered the jail
yard from the alley. An attack on the
Jail was made. and in twenty minutes
an entrance was effected. During the
progress of the work Winebrenner sat
apparently uncopcerned. WineDrenncr was
quietly approached and told he was
wanted. Then ne began to protest, feebly
at first but after getting outside began
To call Tor help.
"Stop that noise or l will stick knife
in your heart, some one ut his side
firmly remarked. But he continued to
call for help until some one grasped him
firmly over the mouth. He was taken
from the yhru on run GOWN bne hliey 10
Fourth street, the big fence around the
Jail being broken down in the brush.
Down Fourth street TO the railroad tracks
and thence TO the common opposite the
Rock Island depot the crowd swiftly went.
Arrived at the common, .Winebrenner's
clothes were taken from him, rope was
tied around his body aud with man at
each end third with all the force posi-
BILE began lashing Winebrenner with
black snake whip His cries of 'mercy,
mercy" were net with did you listen
when that Door girl cried for mercyy'
Gave Him Tar aud Feathers
After being vigorously whipped, he was
made 20 lie down. when his body was
literally daubed with tar and coat of
feathers applied. He was then given his
clothes and told TO return TO Jail, which
he said he would do.
The crowd was orderly, apparently pretty
well organized, and did Its work so quickly
that there was no chance for relief and
indeed, it IL doubtful II any one In the
city would have come TO his rescue.
Winebrenner IL we'll connected. is'fifty two
years old, his father, John Wine ebrenner.
having been the founder of :he Church of
God, At Harrisburg. Pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
An Aged Woman Was
Dragged by Two Men.
Thought Her Responsible For
Their Sisters Illness.
Their Mother Said They Had Gone
on Witch Hunting Expedition.

Las Vegas, n. NJ, July l2.-From San
BILE of the murder Of an aged woman by
two young men, who believed her guilty
OF having practiced witcnoraft on their
sister.
Theodore Solas was the name of the
supposed witch. She was old-eighty years,
at least-and ugly, and was considered
"A mysterious and evil character because Of
her habit of secluding herself in hut in
ths mountains
Antonio and Lafoya Lucero are charged
with the murder Of the supposed witch.
Their arrest will follow on the strength of
the statement of their mother. who an
swered Inquiries concerning the where
abouts of her boys by saying that they had
gone on IA witch killing expedition.
Mrs. Lucero's daughter had been sick
for some time and her illness was ascribe
20 the hag who had played on the super
stitions of the residents of the neighbor-
hood until they believed that she was pos
sessed OF devil. Antonio and Lafoya
acting on the advice Of their mother, fol-
lowed tho old woman on one OF her trips.
They followed her to the mountains
and asked her TO GO home with them
and cure the girl whom she had reduced
TO tho last stages of sickness.
The alleged witch agreed TO go and was
placed on Antonios horse. The trio
started across the mesa for the village.
Shortly after leaving the foot hills one Of
the boys Jagged behind and, throwing his
lariat caught the old woman around the
waist ana jerked her from the saddle.
The moose of the lariat was fastened TO
the middle of her body and the other end
was secured to the horn of young
Lucero's saddle.
The horse was started ut gsllop across
the mesa and the old woman was dragged
TO death.
The finding Of the body led to an in
vestigation which disclosed the disappear
ance of the boys, who are both under
twenty years of age. Their mother told
the officers how the body came to be
lying on the roadside. prey for wild
animals.
The Lucero girl is still very Ill, but is
said to be improving.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
Murderer Jumped After Com
mitting the Crime.
Thomas Edmunds, a Discharged
Brakeman, Under Arrest.
Police Confident They Will Be Able to
Fix the Killing ON Him.

Youngstown, o., July 12-Thomas
Edmunds, brakeman on Pennsylvania
Railroad gravel train is under arrest on
the charge of having murdered Conductor
John Haley. Haley was on his way from
place in Pennsylvania where he had
been at work to his home In Niles, this
state. last night when he was killed. As
he sat In the rear seat of q passenger
coach. somebody entered the rear door and
shot him through the head. The murderer
then jumped from the train and escaped.
Later IL was learned that Haley had dis
charged Edmunds, who had been in his
crew and that the lattor had come to this
city In an intoxicated condition.
Edmunds has made no statement but an
empty cartridge shell was found In one of
his pockets when he was arrested and the
police feel confident of being able to fix
the crime on him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
DEMURRERS
For Thorn and
Mrs. NaCkPut In
Claim That Indictments
Are Defective.
They Charge Two Crimes In
Different Counties.
Conspiracy in New York Alleged
and Murder in Queens.
Conspiracy in New York Alleged
and Murder in Queens.
Arguments to BE Heard on the 21st-
Prisoners Show Lines Of Care.

New York. July 12.-Martin Thorn
and Mrs. Augusta Mack. indicted for the
Guldsnsuppe murder, were arraigned to-
day before Judge Newberger in Part 1 OF
the Court of General Sessions.
The prisoners seemed fully alive to the
situation they were in, and for the first
time since their arrest the lines Of care
were visible on their features.
William Il. Howe for Thorn and Eman
uel Friend for Mrs Mack both presented
demurrers and the former demanded TO
see the grand jury's minutes, adding that
the indictment was fatally defective. be-
cause IL charged two crimes In different
counties-conspiracy in New York and
murder in Queens. He held that the
grand jury of New York has no jurisdic-
tion over crime committed in any other
county.
1t was agreed that the demurrer would
be argued on July 2l. The prisoners dur
ing the court proceedings did not speak
to each other, nor did they exchange any
look Of recognition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
FOR ADULTERY.
An Italian Man and Woman Held for
the Grand Jury.
A Ring Thief Mulcted Other Cases in the
DStrici Court.

In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing Luigi Rolunno and Maria Tito
pleaded guilty to the charge of adultery and
were held for the action of the grand jury
IN, the sum of 500 each.
Richard s. Allen was fined $50 and
costs for carrying a concealed weapon.
Verneta Woods, colored, l3 years old,
was fined $l0 aud costs for stealing a
ring from Mary sherry.
John Wbalen pleaded not guilty To the
charge Of making an assault upon his
wife. karhrine, and was held until Friday
for trial.
William Kerr pleaded not guilty to
making an assault upon Sahout Mansauer
and was held until Friday for trial
Edna Levin, go years old, was sent to
the workhouse for one year for being a
sturdy beggar. She Is the first woman
for many years TO be convicted of this
offense.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue % an execution. M 425i. issuoi
from the Common Plons DIVISION of our Su.
prone Court, hol Ten at Providence, within
ana Tor the county OF Providence, on to gth
day o! July, a. ID. 1877, ana returnahle L. TO said
court january o, ls9S, wherein George B.
Hoydon ut East Providence, I'm Said county of
Nrovidfnce, IN state OF Rhode Island, l. plain.
Nn, ANIL Harry r.. Cromwell nf said East
Providence ~ defendant, VIII be sold at Public
Auction on SATURDAY, July Ath, a. ID.
lN1, az O'Clock y. ~, on the premises At
Crescent Park, Gust Providence, hhodc Island,
all the right, title and interest the within
named defendant had nt the time Of the levy
OF he within -descriuod oXecuti NJ consisting
~ engine, boiler, cars tools and all othcr
personal property connected with certain
Russian TOhogsan, and all the paraphCrnalia
thcrtwith located nt Crescent Park, Fast
Providence. Rloio Island.
l,evici on THIS 9th dav uf July, A. ID. 1877.
M u'clo' X y. ~. IN ! will DO sold 10 satisfy
said execution II Sufficient.
ALBERT o. COATES,
iyl2 lit Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
DOG BIT IA CYCLISTS.
Four Victims at the Pssteur Institute
and Ten More Coming.


New York. July IL -Four cyclists from
Dereham County, Ontario, are at the
Pasteur Institute. taking the preventive
treatment for bydrophobia. and ten moro
are expected to arrive shortly from the
same county. All fourteen were bitten
by the same dog and on the same day,
June 81. Those now at the INSTITUTES are
Delbert Mayberry George Spencer, James
Mooney and Jonn Merrill.
The wheelmen were attacked as they
were riding on the highway leading from
one village to another. lhe dog was a
big Newfoundland, said to have been
owned by farmer named Harris. who
lives at Summerville. The dog had been
roaming about the country for several
days and from accounts OF his appearance
at different places must have covered a
section of country fifty miles square.
The dog chose the quiet country roads
for his travels. and seemed TO have a
specia. antipatby for cyclists, as these
were the only persons bitten He did not
attack horses nor cattle. In each instance
the cyclist bitten says that the dog spraDg
out from some hidden retreat beside the
road and gave no warning Of his attack
The animal was hunted for several days
before Ii was shot and killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
ONE CADET OWNS UP.
Imprisoned Class and Authorities at
Annapolis Waiting for Another.

Annapolis, Md, July l2.-The fourth class
Of naval cadets is still restricted TO the San
tee for firing explosives contrary TO orders
and for refusing 20 tell who is tho guilty
party. One liberty was allowed them today,
that OF attending church i'm the city.
IL is stated that only two cadets were con-
cerned in the prank and that one Of them
has voluntarily owned up Tho authorities
and the class are only awaiting the acknowl-
edgmont of tho other 90 see the beginning OF
the end, though some severe demerting may
follow with especial punishment to the cul.
prits
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
Wants 10 be Relieved.

The Lawyers surety Company has
of all responsibility on account of Thomas
h. West Tho company became surety
for MIR. West as administrators of the es-
tate Of George j. West It is said that
the request was based on the litigation
growing out of the dispute regarding
the estate As it affected the Interests Of
mbrose h. West.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
An Engagement Agreed On.

London, July IL. In spite OF formal
denials there is good reason TO believe
that ana engagement has virtually boon
ngrood upon between the Duke of Man
chester and Miss Mary Guelet, although
the youth Of both and tho minority Of the
duke aro against formal announcement
10 " understood In society that the two
mothers arranged the match Mr. Goelet
II supposed To regard the arrangement
with some disfavor because, although the
estates of the duke are large his income Is
compafatively small.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
Seeks $4,000 Damages.

The suit OF Lucius Cook against the Woon
socket Street Railway Company TO recover
$500 for personal injuries alleged TO have re-
suited from negligence on the part Of the de-
fondant corporation, was commenced today
before Judge Bosworth. ON July IL, 1894. tho
plaintiffs team was struck by Woonsocket
street car and he was thrown out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
ONE BOY DEAD.
Two Others Had "a Very Narrow Es-
cape From Drowning.

Salem, Mass, July IL. "A narrow escape
from triple drowning occurred this
morning at Ropes Point. when Harold
Cate. Ashton Davis and David Harlow.
each IL years Of age, got beyond their
depth on account of the peculiar char
actor of..the bottom. The boys had waded
out some distance and climbed n little om-
hankment under the surface of the water
and Suddenly dropped into fifteen feet Of
water. They were rescued 10y boatnen.
IL was impossible To resuscitate Cato and
young Davis is not expected To live.
Harlow H. out OF danger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
Celebrated the Revolution.

Managua Nicaragua, (via Galveston)
July ~. To-day President Helaya gave n
successful reception IN celebration on the
fourth anniversary of tho revolution
which made him president of Nicaragua
aud placod the Liberals in power.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
A REBEL ATTACK.
Sixty Natives AsSail British Station
on Labuan Island.
Town Sacked, Treasury Looted and
Police Corporal Killed.

Labuan, Island of Labuan, Northwest
Coast of Borneo, July IL. -Matsallor tho
rebel leader, with 60 followers attacked and
burned the government station at Gaya at
Day break yesterday. He looted the town,
sacked the treasury, secured about 200
pounds on deposit, imprisoned the officer
in charge aud others, and killed cor.
poral OF police
The British resident general here has
gone to Gaya with q small force OF Dyaka
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
Ex-Minister LnthrOp Dead.

Detroit, Mich. July l2.-Hon. George N.
Lothrop, ex-minister TO Russia, died at 10
o'clock today at his residence here. He was
stricken with heat prostration week ago
aud had been IN comatose condition most
of the time since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
BY LIGHTNING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Belts Instantly Killed
Near Delhi, N. Y.
They Had Taken Refuge Under . Tree
During q Storm.

Delhi, n. V, July i2.--Edward j.
Belts and wife, who resided on farm
five miles from Delhi, were killed by light
ming last night They had been To
ncighbors house and were on tholr way
home when shower forced them 70 take
refuge under tree They were nppar-
emily killed instantly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
SHED BROTHERS. BLOOD.
Legislator Wounded and so Was Rela-
tive, but There Was no Cor rlaint

tive, but There Was no Corr rclaint
Chicago July l2.-For some time n
grudge has existed between State Repre-
sentative William Carinody, Of the Thir-
teonth Senatorial district and his brother,
Thomas Carmody, saloon keeper Last
evening Thomas called on William at the
latter's home, No. $50 Halstcad street,
and quarrel ensuod nfter which Thomas
fell down stairs.
Returning few minutes later armed
with huge butcher knife, Thomas
slashed William over the head cutting q
bad cash. In return William took a shot
nc Thomas, but missed him.
Then both grappled for possession Of the
knife, and in the scrimmage Thomas re-
ceived several wounds and William an
other cash I'm the face When separated
both mon were on tho verge of COLLAPSE
from loss OF blood. As neither would
prosecute, no arrests were made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12

The bicycle stolen from George A.
Thorpe on Custom House street few
days ago has been secured By tho detective
department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-12
roo LArE roR cLAssItIcA rIoN.

For tALE-Oval front BIO q show case 20.
hacro cuiter. ,i.ar cutter. counter Ad,.fcss ,
H Linden street lyl2-0t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15

There was a lively runaway on Wa
ter street. Saturday afternoon. that set
the blood of more than one. person who
saw it coursing through their veins
little faster than usual. A horse be-
longing to Benjamin White of Chelsea,
became frightened and took French
leave of the place where his owner left
him. dashing madly up Water street
and turning to go across the bridge
Several persons narrowly escaped be-
ing run over. as the horse turned the
corner. The carriage hitched to the
runaway horse collided with the car
riage of DR.. r. J. Martin which was
by the sidewalk near the@side Goor OF
Coughlin's drug store. DR.. Martins
carriage was not badly hurt, but the
whole top of the runaway's buggy was
precipitated to the ground. The horse
continued on across the bridge. several
times slipping down. until he was
captured quite distance out towards
his home. and brought back to the city,
where his anxious owner was awaiting
him. The damage to the horse was not
very much, but the carriage is a wreck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15
A GRAND OPPORTUNITY
For Augusta to Have Symphony Concert
In January.

DIR. G. NJ. Twitchell spent a little
time with Prof. William r. Chapman
and Homer N. Chase, Thursday. and
had an interesting conversation with
Prof. Chapman in regard to his pro-
posed concert tour with the Maine Or
chestra which he contemplafes form
ing
Mr.. Chapman said that if there can
be an assurance of $50 tickets they pro-
pose to come to Augusta with their
orchestra, which will be composed of
about so of the best musicians in the
Madam Blauvelt. that little lady whose
voice charmed the Bangor and Port
land audiences. Hans Kronold. the
cello soloist will also be with the troup
They propose to come here sometime
the first of January.
Having demonstrated what can be
done in Maine with the singers, in one
short season, placing it where musical
authorities of the country declare that
the Maine Musical Festival is far in
advance of any festival held in Ameri
ca. he now proposes to bring together
an orchestra of Maine performers, ami
to give them the same thorough drill
that he gave the singers.
Mr.. Chapman says, Il will demon
strate the ability of the Maine orches
ira, as We have that of the Maine
singers"
Augusta has mere an opportunity
never before offered, of grand sym
phony concert with one of the most
popular singers of the day, Madam
Blauvelt. and a cello soloist who sets
everyone wild who hears him.
AT the next rehearsal of the Augusta
chorus. Tuesday evening. President
Twitchell will be ready to announce
the full details for the next Maine
festival, and the conditions governing
the same. He also expects 10 have
the music ready for distribution. At
this rehearsal the date for the Deem
Der concert will be fixed. and date
limit for receiving members will also
be fixed.
Every singer who intends to join
should be at the Baptist vestry before
s O'Clock, Tuesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15
4 Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a fifty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup of Tar IL it fails to
cure your cold or cough, we also warrant
q twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
Bowditch & Webster. Augusta.
John Coughlin. Augusta.
r. X. conference.-the, Augusta.
Arthur Tetrault. Augusta.
Mixer & johnson, Augusta.
f. G. Kinsman d Co.. Augusta.
Chas. X. Partridge. Augusta
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta.
A. r. Hutchinson. Hallowell.
c. II. Reane. Gardiner.
II. d. Robinson & Co., Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15

Within IS hours, James Mcdonald, SO
years old. a carpenter in Boston, hail
ing from Bangor, Me. made two at
temps to end his Efe by NEAR; of il
Illuminating gas. the second of. which
was successful. Easily Saturday morn
ing. the fumes of gas were noticed in
his boarding house and traced to Nc
Donald's room, where it was found that
al means of ventilation had been seal
ed and the gas was pouring out from
two burners which were turned on.
Mcdonald was found dead in bed.
Lack of work. causing dependency,
was assigned as the cause of suicide.
His previous attempt was made during
Thursday night. but the affair was dis
covered before he had sustained injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15
Fire. Saturday Evening.

An alarm from box 80, at s. P. M,
Saturday, attracted a large crowd to
Cushnoc Heights, where the chimney
of the house on Northern avenue, in
the rear of Farnham & Chase's store,
owned by Daniel Moore and occupied
by Archie Clukey, was burning out.
The firemen were promptly on hand
but the contents of two fire extin-
guishers did the business. No damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15
Proposals Tor Subsistence Supplies.

Treasuror's Office,
Eastern Branch. n. II. -. Y.
ICguS. Me. November Ia Is.


Togus. Me-. November 10. 1891
o. Seaied proposals viii DE received at this
sen ee until l.s0 o'clock A. NJ. December
s s,,S. i@i' Tor furnishing and delivery of
sNgo ~ supplies at Eastern Branch.
m n "a. y. Y. s.. quantities to be increased
~ per cent. II required, during the execu-
Ton of the contracts.
in s.aEoafds can be MANNED and printed
Instructions, nrN. and specifications and blank
ii TO- VIII be supplied upon applica-
hids 20 th;s office Samples presented by
a .a''eis VIII not be considered unless same
r;o,, caiied for in the specifications The
nsnt IS reserved to reject any or all pro-
f rhosais, or to waive any informalities
~ envelopes containing proposals should
S.r eIaorsed Proposals for Subsistence
signed. ~ iiie
tSigneu) A T, S,5rr,J Treasurer
Approved - : ~ ! go
LUTHER sTEptII,NsoE cova,por
novl2. dat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15

The funeral of the late Bradford
Sawtelle of Sidney, occurred at his
late home in that town. Sunday after
noon, at o'clock p. NJ, Rev. Mr.. New
bert officiating. There was large at
tendance. and some very beautiful
flowers. The remains were buried at
the Sidney cemetery and the Masonic
burial service was conducted at the
grave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15

The following company filed papers
of Incorporation at the secretary Ct
States office. Saturday:
Wakefield Reed Chair Company has
been organized at Saco for the purpose
niture and carriages, with 100000
capital stock, of which $500 is paid in
The officers are: President. Charles
Jordan of Wakefield, Mass: treasurer
Winfield c. Jordan of Wakefield
Mass. Certificate approved, Novemb2,
TO- 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15

Saturday afternoon was a busy one
upon the street. and all the merchants
did a good business. The streets We're
in bad condition, being filled with a
muddy slush. that gradually melted
under the suns rays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15

Probably F. L. Weber has the nrst
order of the e,aason for Klondike. \
well known citizen of Augusta is pre-
pairing to leave at an carry oas ana
has obtained some of his supplies Of
Mr. Weber. The corned beef Is to oe
dried and when the citizen is eailns IT.
NAV there be no cause for tears as he
is thus reminded Of home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15

Thomas Anderson, superintendent of
the Coburn Wooden mills at Skowhe-
gan, was g business visitor in the city,
Saturday, registering at Hotel North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15
Notes from the State House.

An order will soon be issued by Adj
jutant General Richards appointing
the 18th of December as the date of
the. school of instructions for the
officers of the LIST Regiment. N. G. S.
NJ to be held at Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-15

J. L. Woods returned Saturday, from
a business trip up in the lake regions.
He reports quite an amount of snow In
northern Maine, especially upon the
mountains.