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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
THE SON ACCUSED.
Mysterious Assault on E. A. Howe
and Wife Of Lowell, Mass.
Silver Missing from House-1he Son Arrested
HE Denies Guilt.

Lowell, Mass, Dec. 3.-The excite
ment which prevailed in this city,
when it became known that Edwin A,
Howe, one of the Oldest and best known
letter carriers in the city, and his wife
had been murderously assaulted by
burglars whom they had interrupted in
the work of robbing the Howe resi-
dence, on returning from an entertain
ment, last night, was greatly increased
when Alfred Howe, son of the victims,
was placed under arrest, this morning.
charged with intent to kill upon his
father and mother. The arrest was
the result of a very thorough investi-
CATION into the events Of last night
Mr.. and Mrs Howe reached their
home just before II o'clock. AS they
entered the door. they were set upon
by the desperate intruders and both
were knocked insensible. each receiv-
ing severe scalp wounds.
Alfred Howe appeared on the scene
partly dressed, few moments later.
He stated to the police, last night, he
had gone up stairs to go to bed but five
minutes before Hearing the noise he
called:
Who's there" He received no reply.
Then he went down stairs and lighting
the hall lamp. he was startled to find
his father and mother insensble on
the floor. and both bleeding from
wounds in the head. Thinking mur-
der had been committed, he FASTENED
to summon the police and medical as
sistance. Later it was found that
q hout $40 worth of silver. was MISSING
When the police took up the matter,
today. they learned that on Wednesday
night. Mr.. Howe, who had been awak-
ened by some noise, Qoticed strong
smell of gas in the house. He investi-
gated. and found several of the burn
ers wide open. He could not explain
how they became so, as they We're
turned off when the family retired.
The police considered this an import
ant clue and when. later on, in search
ing the cellar, they found hidden under
a wood pile all the silver which it was
supposed the burglars had stolen, they
considered the evidence sufficient to
call for the arrest of young Howe.
The latter denies all knowledge of the
affair aside from that disclosed, last
night. The police. however. have
framed the theory that Howe. who is
Il years of age. has been thinking of
marriage for some time, but has been
unable to carry out his wishes, through
lack of money. AS Mr.. and Mrs Howe
both carry life insurance, the police
think this fact reveals the motive for
the attempt first to asphyXiate them
and when that failed to kill them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
WILLARD SUCCEEDS DARLIN.
Senator from Eure Appointed as the French
Minister Of Justice.

Paris. Dec. IN. Willard, senator for
the department of Eure. has been APP
pointed minister of justice in succession
to NJ. Darln. who resigned. yesterday,
owing to the Senatc's rejection. Tuesday,
of his motion to shelve the discussion for
the removal of a magistrate which had
been denounced as Illegal.
NJ. Willard was born in 1874. In 1887,
while practicing law in Paris. he was
elected to the Chamber of Deputies. Two
years later. upon the death of the Mar
quis DeMaleville. senator for the de-
partment of Eure. he took the vacant
seat. In April of 1890. he came forward
as a Republican candidate against the
Marquis De Chambray. who stood in the
Monarchst interest. and was elected by
a Majority of 131 votes. He represents
the Canton Lesandelys in the council
general of Eure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec "a ridge of high
pressure extends from the New Eng
land coast to Idaho. The storm in the
west Gulf has developed in trough of
low pressure extending from the mid
die Gulf to the lower Ohio valley. A
storm appears to be developing to the
north OF Montana.
Rain or snow has fallen in all dis
tricts from the middle and southern
Rocky Mountain slope to the Atlantic
coast with a total fall in "a hours of
5.2S inches at Vicksburg.
Rain is indicated for the middle and
south Atlantic states and snow follow
ed by rain on the lower Eakes and in
southern New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
BATHS POSTMAsTeRsKiP.
The Republicans in Caucus Nominate Hiram
A. Huse for the Position.

Bath, Me, Dec. I'm Republican
caucus held here. tonight, Hiram A.
Huse received a majority of the votes
cast and was declared the choice of the
party for postmaster of Bath. Conaid-
cradle interest was manifested by the
Democrats as we'll as Republicans in the
outcome of the caucus.
The vote resulted as follows: Hiram A.
Huse 49,; Harry L. StetsOn. 234; Hon.
VIM Rogers, 1O9; Nelson w. Ham, 2. On
a motion of Mayor Bibber, chairman of
the meeting, it was voted to make Huse' S
nomination unanimous.
Judge S. F.. Fogg acted as secretary of
the meeting. Hon. J. w. Wakefield made
a speech at the close of the caucus and
announced that returns had just come in
from West Bath. with a unanimous vote
for the nomination of Mr.. Huse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
THE CAR COUPLER QUESTION.
II Extens' on Is Granted All Railroads Must
Share and Share Alike.

Washington. Dec. 3-The hearing given
by the interstate commerce commission
on the question of extending the time
within which the railroads of the country
may comply with the provisions of the
car coupler and train brake act. was con-
cluded, today The commission intends
to take some supplemental testimony un-
der oath before coming to a decision.
There seems to be no doubt whatever
that an extension will be granted and
that the extension will be general in its
character. the hearing having demon
strated that any discrimination would
fall as heavily on roads which have COM
piled with the law as on those which
have thus far disregarded it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
SPEAKER REED
Is at Washington, All Ready
for Opening Of Congress.
Disquieting News Received by Haytian
Minister Leger at Washington.
An Extension in Car Coupler Matter Will In.
doubleday Be Granted.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Speaker Reed
arrived here, this afternoon, and took
up his old quarters at the Shoreham
for the winter.
The Speaker said he did not care to
express himself concerning any of the
important questions which are likely
to come before Congress at this session
more than to say that he saw no rea-
son why the session should be pro-
tracted.
AS soon as Mr.. Reeds presence in
the city was known, he had a flood Of
callers, many of his associates IN the
House, as well as several senators be-
ing among those who paid their re-
spectS.
The Speaker says he was never in
better health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
MARYLAND OYSTER NAVY.
One Subject on Which All Inhabitants Of The
Terrapin State Agree.

The naval militia is organized in Is of
the 45 states. and it's total enlisted men,
are Massachusetts. Rhode Island, Con-
necticut, New York. Pennsylvania Mary
land, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia. Ohio. Louisiana. California.
are. substantially, the states having the
largest coast line but Maine, Texas,
Oregon, and Wisconsin, four states with
considerable coast line. are not repre-
Sented among them.
Maryland has in addition what Is
known as an oyster navy or fishery force.
At the head of this force is commander,
and there is a fleet of 13 slOops and two
steamers owned by the state engaged in
enforcing observance of the Maryland
laws which relates to the oyster industry.
How important this industry is is shown
by the act that at the time of the last
in it in its various branches The vessels
employed numbered 1924 with 1854 boats.
of a total value ofsS2,BIS,745. The capital
invested in shore Property aggregates
81. 65O5oO. and the total investment in the
industry is s7.269.245 In all. II 632, 100
bushels of oysters were sold. the equival-
ent of more than two billion oysters for
this one state. The protection of the
oyster interests of Maryland has long
been a matter of more than local concern,
and the fishery fleet is reinforced during
known as local guard boats to the num-
Der of seven. stationed of POcomoke
Sound. Herring bay, Manokin river.
Chester river, Honga river, Tired Avon
river, and st. Mary's river, localities well
known to those who admire and appreci-
ate Chesapeake bay oysters.
Though the Maryland oyster navy is
established on nautical basis, a touch
of sentiment is given to the fleet by the
names of the official sloops, which are as
follows: Anna Smith, Julia Hamilton,
Nelly Jackson, May Brown. Helen
Baughman. Daisy Archer, Bessie Jones.
Nanny Merryman, Eliza Hayward. Mary
Compton, Sally Jones. Frolic and Folly.
1t seems difficult to see how even the
most unsusceptible of oyster dredgers
could resist the official attention Of a
fleet thus designated and fact the
laws relating to the preservation of
oysters are better observed in Maryland
fcrences of opinion exist or arise in
party divisions of the usual sort or be-
tween the eastern shore and the western
shore or on account of the always
threatened but never accomplished re-
moval of the capital from Annapolis, all
Maryland men agree as to the necessity
of strictly and sedulOusly observing the
game laws. the fishery laws and the laws
relating to oyster dredging and to the
protection of the oyster beds. 1t Is in
this respect that the oyster navy estab-
fishes it's claim to recognition as a local
unifyiDE force, and by circumspect en-
forcement of such regulations, the oyster
interests of the Terrapin state have been
preserved while those of some Northern
states have been permitted to suffer from.
either neglect or greed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
HEAVY PUNISHMENT
Inflicted on the Tribesmen by the Advance
English Punitive Forces.

Simla. Dec. 3.-Further dispatches from
the front say that the Kurram column of
the punitive force of British troops, which
met with fierce resistance on it's march
into the Chamkannin country. where 30
villages of the insurgent tribesmen We're
burned, has continued its advance and
inflicted heavy punishment on the Cham
kanis. who held an almost inaccessible
position on the heights, which were
stormed in fine style by the Gurkhas.
who captured the position at the point of
the bayonet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

After being out 26 hours the jury at
Davenport, Ia. before whom Mrs. Chris
tine Behrens was tried for the murder Of
her husband. last July. Wednesday even
ing, returned verdict of guilty Of mur-
der in the first degree. fixing the penalty
at Imprisonment in the penitentiary for
life at hard labor. This was the second
trial Of the defendant. Both trials lasted
over fortnight and were among the
most remarkable ever held in Iowa.
Henry Bendt of Rock Island. ILL.,, the al
legged accomplice of Mrs. Behrens. Is still
in Jail and will be tried. next week. Mrs.
Behrens is expected to testify against
him. The insurance on Behrens life fur
nished the motive for the crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
TENSION GRANTED
And the Wiscasset & Quebec
Road Can Go MerriIy On.
Sophomores Of State College Hold
Prize Defamation Contest.
2Oth Anniversary Of Institution Celebrated by
Richmond Odd Fellows.

Wiscasset, Me, Dec. 3.-During the
nearing before Judge Whitehouse, on
matters pertaining to the Wiscasset &
quebec Railroad, an agreement was
reached between the parties to the lit
1gation, and by the agreement no in
junction will issue restraining con-
struction work under the Haines con-
tract.
The proceedings are continued one
month, within which time if the agree
ment is fulfilled the case will be dis
missed without costs to either party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

1t is not often supposed that, as a
rule, boys in growing keep ahead OF
girls; but a recent measurement of
very many children of both sexes are
against this conclusion. The boys, up
to their 18th year, We're found to run
about a quarter to half an inch taller
than the girls. They were then over
taken by the girls. who surpassed them
in height till their 18th year. when the
boys again grew faster than the girls.
and came to the front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
GROWING WEAKER.
Mother Mckinley Is Slowly But Surely Fading
Away from This Lie.

Canton. Ohio. Dec Sat 8 o'clock,
it was announced at the Mckinley
home that Mother Mckinley is grow
ing perceptibly weaker. Except to
take a short walk for fresh air and ex-
ercise, the President has been at the
bedside Of his mother constantly since
his arrival. this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS
BoInd Over at Providence for the Illegal
Practice Of Medicine.

Providence, r. L., Dec. 3-W. NJ. An
thony, Edward J. Kennedy and David
Anthony, Christian Scientists, were adj
judged probably guilty of Illegally prac-
ticing medicine. after a hearing in the
Sixth District court today. and they were
bound over to a higher court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
Maine Pensions.

Washington Dec. 3-The following pen
sions have been granted:
Original. Joseph Baldue, National Mill
tary Home. Kennebec.
Additional. VIM. Hamlin, I'd, Milo.
Increase Edward M. Dearborn, Corinna
John B. Foster. Guilford.
Original. widow. etc. Especial, Nov. 24),
Francis L. Mitchell, Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

A New London Comm man thought
he knew the best way to kill cat.
He loaded seven-shot revolver and
then caught the cat. He held her by
the scruff of the neck in his left hand
and aimed the revolver with his right.
The revolver kicked. and instead of
hitting the cat he sent bullet through
his hand. The cat jumped. and, as
she smoothed her ruffled fur with a
..never-touched- smile, he ran to a
doctor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
ANOTHER BREAK At AUBURN.
This Time Three Men Saw Way to Liberty
One Leaves Trail Of Blood.

Lewiston. Me. Dec. John King.
alias Driscoll, John Averill and Frank
Leclair. the three prisoners brought from
Massachusetts by Detective Odlin, es-
capped from Auburn Jail, today by saving
off two iron bars at a north window in
the upper floor during the noon hour. An
Auburn man thinks he saw them on Gam
mage avenue in the afternoon. On left a
trail of blood by which he was traced to
the gully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
THIRTY FAMILIES HOMELESS.
Disastrous Fire al Piedmont-1hirty Houses
in Roviera Rurned.

Rome. Dec "a dispatch from Cueno.
province of that name in Piedmont south
of the Lepontine Alps. says that 20 houses
in the village of Roviera have been de-
stroved by fire. One man was burned to
death. Thirty families are homeless and
as the ground is covered deep with snow.
their condition is desperate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
The Billiard 7 Tournament.

New York. Dec. 3.-The game, this
afternoon, in the billiard tournament
at Madison Square Garden concert
hall. brought out Maurice DAILY and
George Sutton, both of whom, up to
date, had lost all their games. Daily
won the game. 500 to 81. The losing
man will occupy last position in the
tournament at the close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Representatives of the Biddeford Ly,,
ceum and the Y. NJ. c. A. Congress OF
Portland. participated in joint debate
at Portland, Thursday night. me cues a,es
ton discussed was: "Resoived, that Ter
ritorial Enlargement Would BE De.rl1
mental to the Interests Oh. ..e TT
Purineton. Samuel l.. Bates and John }.
Goodie of Portland. and Rev. E. r Esta,
brook B. F. Cleaves and Henry n, Ho t,,e
of Biddeford. The judges awaroeo Inc
contest to Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
AN EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
RattIes Windows and Shakes Build
ings in Illinois and Wisconsin.
The People Awakened and Probably Fright
ened-MiIder Shock Follows

Madison. Wis. Dec. 3.-The village
of Black Earth. about 20 miles west of
this city. was shaken by an earthquake
shortly after midnight. last night.
Windows ratified and buildings shook.
but no serious damage resulted. The
shock lasted about minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
NEW TURKISH MINISTER.
Ali Ferouckk Will Succeed Mustapha Bey al
Washington.

Constantinople, Dec. 3.-The United
States minister here. James b..
Angel, has informed Tewfik Pasha, the
minister for foreign affairs, that Ali
Ferouckk. the newly appointed Turkish
minister to the United States. to sue
coed Mustapha Bey. is acceptable to the
United States Governments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Forecast for
Saturday: For Maine. New Hamp-
shire and Vermont: Fair, probably
followed by snow flurries, Saturday
afternoon: variable winds. For Mas
sachusetts. Rhode Island and Connec-
ticut and Eastern New York: Snow or
rain; northwesterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
EIGHT JURORS SELECTED.
The Lueigert Trial at Chicago Drags Along
All or Account Of Law.

Chicago, Dec. 3-Four more jurors were
accepted. today. to try Luetgert. They
are j. J. Loeb. student. "a years old VIM.
C. Edwards. clerk, 90 years of age. Walter
H. Fisher. machinist "a years of age. and
Harry E. Reed. electrician.
Four jurors remain to be selected.
About 225 veniremen have so far been ex-
amined
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
This Is a Spanish Rumor.

Madrid, Dec. 3.-According to dis
patch received here from Havana, it
is believed that the present forces in
Cuba are sufficient to suppress the in
surrection before the rainy season be-
gins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
BANGOR AND NEW YORK.
A New Steamboat Line 10 Be Started by Phil
adelphia Capitalists.

Bangor, Dec. 3.-The Commercial says
this afternoon. that New York and Phila-
delphia capitalists will put on line OF
steamers between Bangor and New YORK
in a few weeks.
A new steel propeller. to be called the
Aroostook, is said to be in process OF
construction in Philadelphia and steam
or has been leased to run until the new
one is completed which VIII pc early III
the coming summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
Galesa. III Has Two Shocks.

Galena. Ills, Dec. "a sharp earth
quake shock, at $50 this morning,
awOke many residents. Houses and
windows ratified violently. a milder
shock occurred, three hours earlier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Hitler Of Elktop.
Mich, Nov. %, celebrated their eighty
eighth wedding anniversary. The hus-
band is los years old and the wife 107.
The former is hale and hearty but the
wife has lost her sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
All the Prisoners Captured.

Lewiston, Me-, Dec. 3.-The three pris-
oners who escaped. yesterday have been
captured by Deputy Sheriffs Maxwell
and o Brien and Detective Bolien at Dan
vile Junction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
A wise Decision.

Brussels, Dec. 3.-The government has
decided that Americans residing in Bel
GUM will hereafter be exempt from SER
vice in the civil guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
C, n, Newton Of Calais. Dead.

Calais, Dec. 3.-Charles H. Newton one
of the best-known business men OF the
st. Croix valley. is dead. He was presi-
dent of the Calais National Bank ana an
eX-member of the Legislature Mr.. New
ton was g. years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

urs Annie Niggts murdered her two
vomn ing t" Children. by means of iliumi-
at Philadeiphia, Thursday night. a.ed dhs g
murdered children are Frank. aged
years. and Harvey, aged moh'nS'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
Of H. G. BARKER.
SNOW CHANGING TO RAIN.

Boston, Dec 3-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity. Saturday: Snow, proba-
bly, changing to rain; easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
AUGUSTA MAINE. SATURDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 4. 1897.
BORROW MONEY

Where you can pay it back in INSTALL
ments and reduce interest with each pay
ment; IS to $500 on Household Furniture,
Pianos. Bicycles, Live Stock, Watches
and Jewelry.
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
Opp. Cony House, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
Maine Postal CHANCES.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Sixty-five fourth
class postmasters were appointed, today.
including: Maine, Wells Beach, Orlando
Chick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

An earnest, intending benedict Of
Barren county, KY, walked 80 miles
after a marriage license.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
CAIARRH
E|y's Cream Balm
COLD IN HEAD
1t IS quickly absorbed

4ulckly absorbed. mi n IA 0aRsn n
!, Gives Relief at once. HfhII
Mems ana eieatises the
HIa as5s Passages. Allays Inflammation.
stoves the s Protects the Membrane Re
E ",Gaai me, No Mercury. No Injurious drug
or :. i,y Siae . &c.; Trial Size Toe. at Druggists
Ns ELY BROTHERS. Sc Warren stresk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

80, are prompt. efficient and
, 1897-11-30
IDAHO WATER RIGHTS.

Riparian rights do not prevail in Ida
no. Like California, Colorado and Wy
oming. the Idaho constitution provides
that prior appropriation for beneficial
uses gives the better right and the de-
cision of Judge Stewart of Idaho is in
line with this fundamental law. The
case was from Owyhee county and. has
created much interest in that state.
The decision of the court awards "a
inches of water to the Hardiman broth
ers and $40 inches to the plaintiff. This
case was begun in 1888. The rights in
volved date away back in the Cos. The
man from whom Hardimans derived
title settled on Pickett creek and took
out a small ditch. Afterward the per-
son from whom title descended to Hyde
settled below. The grantor to the
Hardimans did not make an appropria-
ton of waters of the creek and Hyde
claimed them under his appropriation.
This brought on the litigation. The
point at issue in the case was the ques-
ton whether or not the doctrine of
riparian rights ever prevailed in this
state. 1t was held by the plaintiff that
they had not. Judge Stewart adheres
to the view that the riparian doctrine
has not prevailed here. He finds that
the defendants are entitled to as much
water only as the small ditch taken out
on their land will carry.
, 1897-11-30

When the question is fairly presented
to the people of Wyoming The Republi-
can believes they will express them,
selves in no uncertain manne in favor
of a standard of value equal to that OF
the best nations of the earth. Hemmed
in by silver states on all sides. except
Bryan's state on the east, Wyoming is
PECULIARLY situated, but her people are
loyal to their sense of honesty and jus,
tice, and will never knowingly consent
to a reputation of half the DEBTS of the
country. What the financial plank of
the next republican state platform viii.
be cannot at this time be foretold. but
1t is safe to predict that there will be
nc unqualified declaration in favor OF
the free and unlimited coinage of silver
at the ratio of l6 to /. Unless the ma
tions of the earth can be induced to
join in a different standard, then the
present standard must be maintained.