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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

grand musical Entertainment will
be given at the True Reformers' Hall
Monday night. March /, by the Virgin
IA Guitar and Mandolin Club and the
Euterpe Quartette for the benefit of
Blooming Lily Division, IL. An excel
lent programme has been arranged and
all Sir Knights are invited to be pres
ent and help in this cause. The ad-
mission Is 15S. See advertisement.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

Persuant to call, the officers and
members Of Myrtle Lodge, II, assem-
bled at their hail on 3rd Street, for the
purpose OF going TO the Leigh Street
NJ e Church to listen to a sermon to
be preached by Rev. ]. II. Brice of
Unity Lodge, "a notwithstanding the
inclement weather the whole lodge was
out and presented a nice appearance,
Rev. Brice's sermon was a powerful
one, and his subject "The Wonderful
Christ" was handled in a mastery way.
Text. Isaiah / :6. The Grand Chancel-
lor, John Mitchell, Jr., was present
and paid the endowment claim of $3.50
due the widow of deceased Sir Knight,
Charles COwan.
Richmond Lodge, 1 meets Monday
night at its castle hall Clay Street.
Members are hereby notified to be
present at O'Clock sharp.
Planet Division will hold it's regular
met ting and drill Monday night at Its
castle hall, Bed st. The Sir knights
are requested to be present.
Planet Lodge, % meets Monday
DlR0b al It's Cd6Jlc nhAlg OAO d. oil
members are requested to turn out
early.
Blooming Lily Division, IL meets
Thursday night, at its hall on P Street
near 3lst.
Blooming Lily Lodge held an inter
esting Meeting at its castle hall Tues
day night The members seemed
thoroughly aroused and the people OF
Church Hill are awake to the sense OF
their duty.
information has been received to the
effect that the ladies of Church Hill
are making rapid strides and meeting
with much success toward the organiz-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

News for this column ahould be ad-
dressed "Corbin," in care Of the PLAN
ET,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

Evening Star Lodge, number 1904
of Portsm mouth, was organized April
-. 1855. Its meetings are held on the
lst and 3Id Wednesday nights at Odd
Fellows Hall, Queen street. Value of
its property is $2500.00.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

There will be a special meeting of
Virginia Lodge, 8 at its castle hall, 3rd
Street, Thursday night, March 4th, at
P. NJ. All members are requested to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

Little is heard of Old Dominion Di-
vision but it is supposed that it is fOrg-
ing ahead and will doubtless be uni
formed in the near future. This divi-
sion is composed of active Sir Knights
who know no such thing as fail Old
Dominion Court will doubtless assist
them in raising the money to buy their
uniforms.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

The club which meets at the resi-
dence of Sir knight Samuel Wilson on
West Duyal Street, is making rapid
progress. 1t will be closed Sunday il
nothing prevents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

News for this column should be ad-
dressed Excelsior.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

Excelsior Court meeting was well at
tended Monday evening. notwithstsnd-
ing the inclemency of the weather.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

Free Virginia Lodge, number e63. of
Portsmouth, was instituted October
10, 1864, during the late war. 1t has a
fair membership and its financial
standing is very creditable. Its meet
ings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tues
day nights in each month.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

Brotherly Love Lodge, number 1908
of Norfolk, vas instituted December
10. 1865. 1t has a membership bord ar
ing one hundred, and has real l-estate
to the value of $1,000 90. Its meetings
are held at Odd F. llows' Hall, Butte
street, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday
nights.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

Richmond Lodge, 1 meets Monday
night at its castle hall Clay Street.
Members are hereby notified to be
present at s o'clock sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13
Long Delayed Penalty in Durrant Case.

There has always been more or less
of mystery about the crimes Tor which
William Henry Theodore Durrant of
San Francisco was to have been
hanged by the neck until dead or Fri
day and there has been something ap-
preaching mystery in the way his
counsel have succeeded in delaying the
execution from time to time. Not that
it is not clear to the lawyers and the
judges, We see that all the judges con-
Cured that there existed probable
cause for the last de.ay, but the ordinary
mortal with his limited acquaintance
with the law naturally expects thar,
after every state court has considered
the case and then the federal courts
have decided there is no occasion to
further interfere between Durrant and
the hemp, he would meet fate like
tina, which usually befalls murderers
in. communities where capital punish
ment is in vogue. 1t will not do to
criticise the courts, however,. but It
susceptible to quibbling.
The murders for which he is held re-
sponsible were committed two and
half years ago. April 8, 1895, Blanche
Lamont disappeared and ten days
later Minnie Williams was found muir
dered in the library of Emanuel church
Of that city. This set on foot further
examination and in the belfry was
found the naked body of Blanche La
mont and the marks which showed she
had met her death by strangulation.
Murder was not the only crime in
either case. Durrant was a young
man of excellent family, studious
habits and much professed piety and
the young ladies were members of his
church. Durrant had often acted as
Miss Lamont's escort and Joined in the
search for her when she disappeared.
He it was who finally suggested she
had joined the ranks Of fallen women
1t was for killing her that he was con-
victed but the evidence that he killed
the Williams girl, partly through fear
that she suspected something about
the disappearance Of the Miss Lamont
was said to be equally conclusive.
She was to go to an entertainment the
evening she was killed and was seen
in front of the church with Durrant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

We don't believe it possible for a
thoroughbred Democrat to be cast
away on an ice foe without congratu-
latipg himself that he would have no
ice bills to pay. And nowadays
without being able to tell-two-
thirds Of them-wherein Democracy
consists, it is really amusing to see
from what little things they are able
to extract delight To illustrate, here
is a choice morsel from the Belmont
correspondence of the Belfast Age:
"Hurrah! Hurrah! New York city
has gone Democratic. wait four years
Brother. Democrats and we will make
our foes feel the heat of the battle so
strong that they will think another
Duke of Wellington has got command
and they will want to get to the rear
or retreat" Wow, Never a word
about Maryland and the downfall of
the ablest Democratic -feafer in the
country. We forget. aHeryf ilsely the
Belmont correspondent has not heard
from Maryland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13
.Johnsons AnodyneL inilnent

legal tender notes redeemable in gold.
So long as the United States govern
ment adheres TO the gold standard and
maintains sufficient gold fund for the
prompt redemption of legal tender
notes on demand, il is my belief that
the present stock of silver dollars and
silver certificates will not prove a
source of embarrassment. If. on the
contrary. gold redemption fer silver
dollars and silver certificates should be
authorized. it would necessitate very
much larger gold reserve in the treas
ury, and this fund would have to be
distributed through the various sub
treasures and government deposito-
ries of the middle West and South.
where silver money circulates. in
which section it is not necessary now
to maintain large gold reserves. The
locking up of this large sum Of gold
would be an additional source of ex-
pense, as well as withdrawn from
active use standard money needed to
create a healthy currency. and. in my
judgment, it is not warranted by the
present situation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

the first of the evening and he did not
in the evening in a much agitated
condition. Miss Williams purse was
This he said he picked up from the
sidewalk on his way home from the
entertainment.
The evidence at his trial for killing
Miss Lamont was circumstantial. 1t
was necessary to examine 1900 tales
men before a jury could be secured.
The trial lasted for three months.
Durrant's evidence was chiefly denial
He endeavored to show that he an
swered to his name at the medical col
lege he was attending at the time the
murder of Miss Lamont must have
been committed. The prosecution
showed, however. that it was not an
uncommon thing for a student to an
swer for another to prevent the latter
from getting black mark against his
name. Durrant took the stand and re-
tanned wonderful composure but his
testimony was palpably false on sew
eral important points. The jury was
not out more than twenty minutes be-
fore arriving at a verdict and then did
not recommend mercy as jury in that
state is allowed to do. but brought in
a verdict of guilty of murder in the.
first degree. Durrant was then sem
fenced to be hung Feb. u. 1896 There
followed. however. a legal battle. with
bubbles and technicallties for weap-
ons, which has seldom If ever been
equalled and up to this time the efforts
to delay have succeeded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13
heir tracks by burning matches in every
DOM. The only thing missed was an UNI

their tracks by burning matches in ever,
room. The only thing missed was an UNI.
brella.
Rather peculiar combination of cir
cumstances perplexed the good citizens
of one of the Penobscot county towns
this week. The man who had been
driver of the hearse for years died. the
only undertaken in town has been con-
fired to the house by illness for sew
eral weeks, and the sexton of the viii
lage cemetery. a man upwards of 10
years old. is sick with little hope of his
recovery entertained
There is really nothing mean about
Rockport but her voters think that the
water company has been let off with a
low tax rate long enough so the COM
pany's tax has been raised. OF course.
the company kicked but the town has no.
as yet given in and what is more the
town officials declare they will remain
firm. The town claims that the COMPANY
charges good rate for the use Of Ralel
for public and private purposes ana tna.
the town has allowed it's streets 10 y
dug up without demonstrating. the Ou,s
come is being watched with consideranle
interest. -Rockland Courier-Gazette.
Diphtheria has been raging in Portland
to a considerable extent for the pas.
month but there. are no signs that y
increasing. except as a result OF diiec'
contasion from one person to another
There are at present about fifty CASES
in Portland: that is cards are still ON tne
houses in that number of cases, pu.
many of these cases are nearly well. OF AZ
the least out of danger. Although the
disease has been SO prevalent there naye
been very few deaths from It. No single
quarter of the city has suffered more
har
cases in all sections Of the city.-Portlaho
Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13
Currency Suggestions.

There seemingly is no end to the va
rious suggestions relative to our cur
rency at this time. Not all the differ
ent plans can be the best and the large
number of them is somewhat confus-
ing but they nevertheless Should be
welcome. The suggestions not vel
come are only those put forth for pare
ly partisan effect and for the purpose
of placing the Republican party in a
wrong light before the country. OF
this class are the criticisms because
the Republicans have not OBJ
tanned some change in the cur
rency or broken the endless chain, -
when there was not nor has been since
the administration came to power the
slightest opportunity for securing such
currency legislation as would be salts
factory to.tfle, carpers or to the coun-
try, which is vastly more to the point.
What has been done is to render in
operative that endless chain" which
was set in melton when greenbacks
were paid out to make good deficits in
revenue and came into. the hands of
those who had occasion to deplete the
gold reserve. Moreover under the CIR
cumstances it was a truly remarkab Bile
achievement and the Republican party
is to be credited with the accomplish
ment of it.
A recent contribution to the currency
suggestions that are welcome, as made
in good faith and of possible value, is
that proposed by Hon. E. o. Leech,
formerly director of the United States
mint. The most noticeable feature or
his plan is the recommendation that
silver certificates be not redeemed in
gold.
Experience" Mr. Leech continues,
has demonstrated that an active,
trading people require from five dol
lars to eight dollars per capita of small
money. If silver certificates are issued
only in small denominations of. say.
not more than ten dollars. the amount
Of silver in circulation will be none too
large Tor the purposes of change
money for our S0,O00,0OO Of people
spread over a large continent.
Throughout the middle, Southern and
western sections of the country, where
there Is practically no demand for gold
for export, this form of money will
continue to serve a useful purpose as
currency without gold redemption.
Practically gold redemption for silver
already exists through the medium of
the banks. where silver dollars and
silver certificates are received on de-
post and credited the depositor's ac-
count, the same as other cash items.
against which the depositor may draw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

Clothes line thieves are operating in
Knox county.
Bath man found the other day a
cent bearing the date 1898 and anothe,
man in Searsport has an Austrian coin
of the date 1888.
Adjutant James A. Colson of Freeman
McGilvery Post has complied most ex-
naustive roster of all the recruits, draft
ed men and substitutes who Went into
the army and navy and were accredited
to Searsport: also all those who fur
nished substitutes.
A tlree-years-oldb baby at Cape Por-
poise took ether. Monday, and had five
teeth extracted: and four-years-o
child in city not far away is wearing
specGacles. The Woes of life come
early in these days.
Not long since little party was given
Tor the primary class in one of the Bath
Sunday schools. and among the good
things they had were some dainty little
cakes. made by a me mber of the society,
in each of which WAS baked a tiny doll.
Some OF the dolls were white and some
were black One little fellow had mis-
taken his, doll for licorice and swallowed
1t, but no apparent harm resulted.
A man was standing on Winter street
prldge the other day when Il locomotive
passed beneath 1t and as it came from un-
der the structure sent up a Sudden cloud
OF smoke which SO startled the man who
was looking over the rail that his hat fell
OF and landed on one of the cars on the
train which was bound for Brunswick
lie watched the departing hat for a few
moments and then returned hcme after
another hat.-Bath Enterprise
1t was a young man from over West
Gardner way. who approaching Gardi-
ner's city clerk the other day. and meek
~ inquired lis that ready?- ION yes"
said the clerk and handed hirn an mpor-
tant looking document. and ii was mpor-
tant too. for 1t was his marriage certifi-
cate. How long before this runs out?"
asked the young stranger 1T is good
until Ii is used was the answer. 81 was
told 1t run out in ten days" the young
fellow remarked as he went gleefClly out
through the door.
Burglars entered the dwelling of Geo.
". Brown of kineo. on the night of Nov.
>. and visited every room except the one
IN which Mr.. and Mrs. Brown were Sleep
Ing Mrs. Brown was awakened by a
noise and spoke to her husband but he
wasn't alarmed and did not get up until
ne heard the noise a few minutes later.
just in time to hear the burglars run out
OF the yard They entered the stable by
cutting a hole in the door and reaching
IN and christening the latch They left
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13
To Cure catarrh

Do not depend upon snuffs. inhalants
or other local applications. Catarrh IS
constitutional disease, and can De
successfully treated only by means OF
a constitutional remedy like Hood
Sarsaparilla, which thoroughly purines
the blood and removes the scrofulous
traints which cause catarrh. Inc
great number of testimonials from
those who have been cured Of catarrh
by Hoods Sarsaparilla prove the, un-
eQualled power of this medicine 10
conquer this disease. If troubled with
Catarrh give Hoods Sarsaparilla q Ialr
trial at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

Prof. Bateman is prospecting in the
lecture field and says his letters BOOM
ing the candidacy of Wharton Barker
for the presidency have created grea:
stir in the West and South and rha!
Bryan's goose will be cooked. 1t is
worthy of comment that since Prof
Batenian did the. editorial work for
Tom Watson during the latter's vaca-
ton this fall the Georgia Populists
have thrown Watson down. Possibly
Bateman's diagnosis of Wharton 3
chronological bumps had something to
do With the downfall of the man
Bryan Tilted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

Not all Laurier's countrymen are
agreed as to the propriety of his vsi,
to Washington. Meanwhile Laur.a,
proposes to do his visiting first and
discussing of propriety afterwards, il
at ALL However. if Laurier should
succeed, though in slight degree, in ex-
tending the scope of friendly and
nusually beneficial relations between
the two countries that have in GER
tain sense a common interest he will
have all the excuse necessary for over
stepping precedent. Whatever the re-
suits may be he runs no great risk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

One is reminded of the fate Of those
hoist by their own petard when read
ing OF the torpedo scandal in Greece,
to the effect that the torpedoes We're
found to be defective and without per
cussion caps and If required in the war
would have been worthless. This only
confirms the suspicion that modern
Greek rulers have acquired some skill
IN Oriental corruption and duplicity;
bat unlike Themistocles they appear to
make clumsy use of their trickery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

The United States fish commission
liberated during the past year lis, 000,-
900 young Holsters and declares the
lobster fishery will be fully re-
established. Considering our govern
ment's efforts to re-establish the seal
fisheries, which are really of minor
importance compared with the lobster
fishery, everyone must hope the COM
missions assurance is not over san
g1ltne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

1.-The figures show very plainly that
outside Of New York no party In the
past twelve years has done so we'll as
the Republican party has done, in the
years succeeding a presidential cleo
ton, in this year 1S97."-Henry Cabot
Lodge, at Home Market Club banquet.
Here in a nutshell is the situation as
regards the recent elections. While
the Democrats are extracting cold
comfort from the facts Republicans
ought to find inspiration therein to
make sure the good work goes on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

The alliterative headline writer who
evolved Harvard Happy" for the
scare" line of the foe. ball predic-
tions is waiting to write Yale
Y0w1eS ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

AS the expert for the state. in the
trial Of Kelley, considered the slayer of
Cashier Stickney mentally irrespon-
sible at the time of the deed, it is
not surprising to learn that he escapes
hanging. But the impression seems
quite general that SO long as he lives
Kelley will not be a safe man at large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

Mayor Quincy of Boston, remarks
1--WE are yet young in the affairs of
government" which translated is sup
posed to mean Give us another chance
and We'll try to do better"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

Portland Transcript: There have been
of late many inquiries in regard to the
chances Of reviving the old sugar beet
industry in Maine. but our former ex-
perlence would hardly warrant the
farmers in taking hold of itagain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

The Aroostook Pioneer is right in the
prime of life at the age Of fony-one
Editor Gilman has acquired or in
herited the ability to make one of the
best weeklies in the State and is put
ting it to good use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

Yesterday was dubious day for
those who were looking ahead to wit
Messing the Harvard Yale game today
It's sure to be a cold and disagreeable
day for one of the teams and for part
of the audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

Premier Laurier has met Secretary
Sherman and we are told they agreed
that all questions between the two
governments to be settled should be
properly settled. Very proper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13
VOICES OF the PRESS.
Significant Figures.
(Whig and Courfer.)

Here are some figures that those pa.
pers claiming to find a rebuke to the ad.
ministration in the returns from the Ohio
election might study with profit:
Democratic majority, 1862 U.incoln). :. SIS,
Democratic majority. 1873 (GranD. =. 14O(
Democratic majority. 1877 QIayes) :. %, 53l
Democratic majority. 1889 (Arthur) :. 2S4.
Democratic majority. 1889 (Harrison) TO- 4i
Republican majority. 1897 CMcKinley) q, OO(
We venture the prediction that none OF
the Democratic, Mugwump. or so-called
Independent papers will publish these fig.
ures which show very conclusively tina
Ohio has handsomely sustained the ad.
ministration contrary to precedent in
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

The report that $50 scholars are
kept in one room of Lincoln school
would seem to merit investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

Predictions as to the length of the
next session of Congress are coming in
and the short of them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13

Guilford is just getting ready to have
its grand New Year ball eclipse any
thing ever known thereabouts. Every
body up that way is talking about it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-13
How to ciscumvsnt var Scare Spectators.
Boston Journal.)

If our feet were three times its present
size and our new Qualifications were fin
ished, the war scare Spectator would
have his trouble for his pains-he could
not even ruffie the placid surface of the
cOuntry's business