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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
Sou r

Stomach, sometimes called watcrbrash,
and burning pain, distress. nausea,
dyspepsia, are cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. This it accomplishcs because
with its wonderful power as blood
purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla gently
tones and strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs. invigorates the liver,
creates an appetite. gives refreshing
sleep, and raises the health tone. In
cases of dyspepsia and Indigestion it
seems to have IA magic touch"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
wsYLERs REPORTED RESIGNATION.
Said that The Brute Has Given Up Butchen
in Cuba.

Now York. March LA dispatch TO the
Herald from Havana says: ut is stated
OH the very highest authority thai Cap
tain General Weyler has forwarded his
resignation to the Spanish government
at Madrid. The captain general. il Is
said. viii leave the island as soon as pos
sible. probably in about three weeks.
This decisive step General Wcyier de-
termincd To take. it is said ms soon as he
heard of the release of Julio Sansiiilly
The captain general had frequently said
that he would resign II the crown should
interfere with his policy in regard to
prisoners. especially Americans. and he
was iacensed beyond measure at being
ignored in the negotiations carried on by
the Spanish government in the case of
so notable a captive rs Sanguiily. 1t is
reported that General Ruman Hlanco
farcnas, the Marquis of Pena Plata. may
be appointed TO succeed General Weyler. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
NORTH AHsoM.
Not So Exciting As Expected : Usual Appro-
priatiens-0 Officers Elect.

North Arson. March 1.-iSpeciaD. The
town meeting that has been looked for
WARD 10 with SO much interest has come
and passed into history not as the great
night Of all but simply a common every
day March meeting, Everything passed
off smoothly with nearly all the old Of
nccrs being Reelected except in the case
of second selectman. where n new man
was elected. The usual amount of money
was raised for necessary expenses. The
commitment will be about $19.0OO. The
clerk and first selcctman. r. T.. Paine:
second sclectman. ID. IL. Record; third
selectman. Otis Nj. Hilton; treasurer,
cred 5. Parsons: collector, Russell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
MAINE ELECTIONS.
Result Of the Peoples Will
In Various Maine Cities.
Clean Republican Sweep in Most o.
the Is Municipal Votes.
Wa,srvilIe Elects Democratic Mayor Republi
cans Garry S Of 7 Wards.

Portland. March 1.-The city election.
today. resulted In clean sweep for the
Republican ticket. Charles II. Randall
Republican. WAS elected mayor over f. Il.
Winslow, Democrat by 80 ma jority over
all. In IA total vote of GfS. The Republi-
cans carries six wards out of seven, elect
Ing six aldermen out of seven, and Is
common councilmen out Of q, Ward 4.
usually Democratic, went Republican. The
school committee will be seven Republi-
cans and one Democrat
Deering elected Henry j. Davis. Repub-
lican. Mayor, there being no opposing
candidate. The Republicans also have q
majority of the city council
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
Mason & Merrill,
Bankers,
SO Exchange St., Portland, Me-,
Offer Et)l. INu7p.
offer For Sale:

Mousam Water 20. (of Kennebunk,
Me..) LIST Mortgage SIS.
Rockland, Thomaston and Camden st,
Ry. LIST Mortgage is.
Edison Electric Illuminating Go. Col
Baltimore, Md.,) LIST Mortgage G's.
Ellicott Square Co. (of Buffalo, N. w.,
Isl and I'd Mortgage Bonds.
Rockland Water Co. 1st Mortgage SIS.
Knox Gas and Electric Co. (of Rock
land, Me.,) LIST Mortgage 6's.
Bangor and ArOOstOok II. r. LIST Mort
gage SIS.
Rumford Falls Light and Water Co.
1st Mortgage 6's.
Consolidated Electric Light Co. Col
Portland,) LIST Mortgage So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02

Hot Fight Over salsetmsn -Ths Wiaasss :
Usual Appreciates mats.

Richmond March 1.-(SpeciaD.-At the
annual election, Monday. the following
II. Drew: first selectman, Noble Maxwell:
second selectman. Henry f. Smith: third
selectman. s. Il. SkillinGs: clerk. Geo. f.
Ames; treasurer. VIM. H. Stuart; tax
collector. a. l.. Theobald auditor, Geo.
Il. Randlette.
The usual appropriations were made.
1t Is believed that the outcome Of the con-
Continued ON page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
Fire at Wells.

Kennebunk. March George Spen-
GERS farm buildings and their contents
in Wells. were burned, today. The live
stock was saved. Loss, 5000; fully in
Sured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
The Usual Denial.

London, March IA dispatch to the
Central News from Madrid. says the re-
port that Gen. Weyler has resigned the
govcrnorShlp of Cuba on account OF the
failure of the home government to Ncon-
suit him in the matter of the release of
Julio Sanguil,y. is untrue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
SHORT AND SWEET
Was Honeymoon Of Walter C.
Blake of South Paris.
Married But Few Weeks--Attempts
suic e--Physiciaa Saves Life.
Fire at VinaIhaven. Heavy Blow 10 ihe Town
Loss. $4,000.

South Paris, March 1.-Walter C.
blake of this place. attempted to end
his life by suicide. today. but was I'M
successful. The cause of his desper-
ate attempt was domestic troubles. he
being led to the awful deed by jealousy.
He had been married but a few weeks
A physician was called and his prompt
and efficient services saved Blake's
life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02

Rep. 12O; Edwin Towne. Rep. III: M. J.
Leahy. DEM. So: Peter A. Murphy, Dem.
50.
Member Of Board of Education. T. w
Kimball. Rep. III; Frank l.. Thayer
Dem. IS.
Warden. Harry Wood. Rep. 12l: J. J.
Kelly. Rep. IS.
Ward Clerk. George 3. Jackson. Rep,
122: George Proc. Dem. 81.
Constable. w. w. Edwards. Rem. 122,
Charles Hunter. Dem, 81.
Ward Z.
Mayor. +. J. Goodrtlge. Rep. IS:
Charles II. Redington, Dem, ~.
Aldermen. Paul w. Perry. Rep. 100:
James 6. Rancourt. DEM, lis.
Common councilmen. Orrin Q. Jordan.
Rep. n; j. Albert Lashus. Rep, 80: j. A.
i,etourneau, Dem, l2i; Philip b. Proulx.
Dem. 12a.
Member of Board of Education, Harry
Dubois. Rep. 80; w. G. Oby, Dem. l25.
Warden. John c. Lashus Rep. 81 /:
Amos Nadeau, DEM, 124.
Ward Clerk. Joseph r. Tardiff. Rep. 81 !;
Edward Bilieveau, Dem. 124.
Constable. j. Il. Roderick. Rep, 3d.:
Charles II. Dusty. Dem. 126.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02

special from Ottawa says that the
treaty for the delimitation of the boun-
surrender of Canadian territory to the
United States, and that the Dominion
government is being urged to further
consider the matter before ratifying the
treaty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
Washington Forecast.

Washington. March 1.-Forecast for
tuesday: Fer New England. liSh.
SHOWS, followed by clearing brisk and
high westerly winds: colder. Tuesday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
LIGHT SkOWS-WARMER.

Boston. March 1-For Maine:
Cloudy: light SHOWS in early morning:
warmer during the day; southwest
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02

Roclsland, March 1.-The house and
barn owned by James Mcneil. was
burned, tonight. Loss, $4,000. 1t is
supposed to have been incendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02

with severe pains across my shoulders,
and great distress. l had violent nausea
which would leave me very weak and
faint, difficult to get my breath. These
spells came oftener and more severe.
did not receive any lasting benefit from
physicians, but found such happy effects
from trial OF Hoods Sarsaparilla, that I
took several bottles and mean to always
keep in the house. / am now able to
do all my own work, which for six years
l have been unable to do. My husband
and son have also been greatly bcne-
fitted by Hoods Sarsaparilla = for pains in
the back, and after the grip. l gladly
recommend this grand blood medicine"
Mrs. PETER BURBY, Leominster, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02

Fire which started in Il two-story brick
building and spread to two adjoining
blocks: az Casey, ILL.,. Monday. caused u
loss of $50, coo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
HUDSON RIVER ICE.
Not Over Halt a Crop Secured-Work !.
About Over.

Kingston. n. y. March 1.-The ice har-
vest on the Hudson river is thought by
icemen hereabouts TO be over for this
season. There has been only Il :scant halt
crop of ice cut and stored in the ice
houses along the river. and there must
he ten days of zero weather before any
more ice may be cut. On Saturday. cut
ting stopped the length OF the river
Taken altogether the prospects for good
ice crop are most discouraging. Hun
dreds of icemen are idle in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
skowHEeAH
The Officers EIect-Apprepriations IncIudina
$4,000 to Mrs. John Ray.

Skowhegan. March 1.-(SpeciaD.-At
the annual town meeting held today,
the following officers were elected:
Moderator. Z. n. Merrill. ESQ.,; town
clerk. George S. Webb; first selectman.
Levi G. Emery; second selectman, r.
+. Parker; third selectman, George L.
Nay; town treasurer, G. E. Sampson:
town agent. E. N. Merrill; town audi
Tor. Z. N. Merrill. The following APP
ppropiations were made: for highways.
$500; for bridges and culverts. $1,000;
for breaking snow roads, $1,000; for
support of poor. $4,000; to the legal rep
resentatives Of Mrs. John Ray, for
causing the death of husband, who
was suifocated while at work on a
sewer, $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02

Mayor-F. J.. Goodridge. Rep. 20
Charles II. Redington, Dem, 81.
Alderman-Fred d. Lunt. Rep. 81:
George III. Groder. DEM. .6
Common Councilmen-Frank Williams.
Rep. 15S; J. ii. \. Penney. Rep. 50: II.
A. Tozier, DEM. SO; L. Green. DEM. l.
Member of Board of Education-S. A.
Burleigh. Rep. %: c. b. kelliher
Dem. ~.
Warden-Henry o. Preble. Rep. Sc:
Edward T.. Tallouse. Dem, IS
Ward Clerk-Edward G. Crosby. Rep.
~: c. Il. Kelliher. Dem. 80
Constable-Albert Wade. Rep. ~: f. +.
Hall. Dem. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02

Mayor-F. J. Goodridge. Rep. IL,
Charles II. Redington. Dem. 1876.
Alderman-H. A. Toward. Rep. 81
George A. Wilson. DEM. u.s.
Common COuncilmen-F NJ. Rand
Rep. 80: William j.. Bushey. Rep. 81
Joseph Darveau. Dem. 1l3: Chester +.
Rowe. Dem. 112.
Member of Board of E1ucation--Jamcs
l12.
Warden-Charles c. Bridges. Rep, o.;
Thomas Huard Dem, u.s.
Ward Clerk-F. 4. Bushey. Rep. 93;
w. A. Barry. Dem. 113.
Constable-F. f. Williams. Rep. -: W.
r. Norman. Dem. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02

Mayor, F. j. Goodridge. Rep. IS:
Charles H. Redington. DEM. 80.
Aldermen. John A. Lang. Rep. III; Bert
G. Jewett. Dem. 90.
Common Councilmen, II. r. Durham,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
MURDER MYSTERY CLEARED UP.
Arrest OF the Murderer Of Mrs. Mary
Cute LA San frsnei~co

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. l6-The mvs-
terry attending the brutal murder OF
Mrs. Mary Cute in a Guerrerro-sireet
hat. last evening. has apparently been
solved by the arrest of Russian
known as Albert Hoff. but whose fuLl
name Is Albert Frederick George YER
enssenOck&ockof. lie had been EN-
plOyed by Mrs Clute 10 assist her to
move and renovate some mattresses
and was known to have been a, her
house Wednesday afternoon.
Late in the afternoon the prisoner
was positively identified By Mrs L. A.
Legg, who occupied the room directly
under that in which the murder wa.
committed. as the man whom she and
her invalid father in-law saw Leaving,
the house after they had been alarmed
By Mrs. Clute's dying calls for help.
Further discriminating evidence
against the prisoner j. furnished by
the fact that he is left-handed and
that his left hand Is badly cut a.
though by the sharp fiange Of tho
coupling pin with which the Inurd.,
vas com United.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
HORRIBLE MURDER.
IL Recalls she Tragic Deaths of Minnie
Williams and blanche Lamont

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. l6.-A horri BILE
murder was perpetrated here at dusk
last evening. Many of the features OF
the crime and its accompanying incl
dents recalled the tragic deaths of
Minnie Williams and Blanche Lamont.
The victim is supposed to be Mrs.
Mary I. Cute. a wealthy resident of
Watsonville. Cal. She had just rem ted
the hat from Mrs. Blanchard. and
the noise OF carpet laying was heard
by the people in the lower Hat
All at once the lacking ceased and all
was quiet for a time; then terrible
screams were heard. The occupants
OF the lower Hat became alarmed and
started TO inves tigate. On going up
stairs the dead body was found. The
position of the body Indicated that the
dead woman had been outraged. The
police are searching for Mrs. Blan-
chard and also for clew to the carpet
aver
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
LONDON RECENT FIRE.
The City Solicitor Declares that 1t Wasn't
Accidental.

LONDON. Dec. 10. During the course
OF to-day's inquiry into the recent
great fire in the Cripplega;e district OF
London the city solicitor. Mr.. Henry
Homewood Crawford, made a sensa.
tional statement He said the inquest
had assumed great Importance The
expert evidence. he continued. had
proved that the fire was not accidental,
and the evidence agreed that the fire
was started in stack of clothing in the
show room of Waller X Brown. mantle
manufacturers. Mr.. Brown. he added.
could not escape the fact that he was
the on y person in the show room Just
prior to the outbreak. and it was only
fair 10 state. said the city solicitor, in
conclusion, that Mr.. Brown was per.
fectly willing TO re-enter the witness
box and give any further details he
could on the subject.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
MexicO.S GRIEVANCE.

british said tn Hss. Seized Ciippertas
isisnd-fxpedifioa Go-. Ia lns~stigate-
Claim that Britsin tsjastiy Acquires
hritish Honduras -Loos to the init~d
seA."- Tor Protection Against orsspial
Europe.
CRY or MEXICO. Dee i..-Some time
age when II was rumored that Brit
lsh war ship had seized Clipperton ISL
aud, local papers took the matter up
and there was some agitation over the
reported forcible occupation OF Mexi-
can soil. The foreign relations de-
partment asked the war department.
10 send an expedition 20 the island 10
investigate IL the British really had
taken possession.
Four days ago the corvette f. Domo-
-rata. Capt. Tcofolio Genesta. left
Maxatlan for the island.
should II prove true that the island
which Mexico claims a. belonging TO
her, has been seized by the British. the
matter VIII be taken up AUTOMATICALLY
Tor the purpose Of recovering the terri
tory. Mexico will formally request the
restoration OF the island. No one here
expects any serious difficulty over the
matter. and there is a. yet no dctinI te
ofhcial Information in possession OF the
government regarding the alleged seiz-
nre Of Clippcrton.
AT the foreign relations department.
yesterday.lt was said that the object OF
the expedition was not warliAe. but
merely to ascertain the true condition
Of affairs The same thing was said ut
She war department. There Is no dis
3uietude over the matter here The
newspapers, however. are likely TO
make much of the seizure il IL turns
put TO be fact. for there is senti-
ment among Mexican people that En-
gland uniustly acquired Belize or
British Honduras from this country.
The Mexican Herald editorially SAYS:
European nations are looking for
ward to the time when. by the weak
ness OF the great republic. champion
OF the Monroe doctrine. they may pro-
coed, under one pretext or another. to
carve up South and Central America.
Ii the American people allow them
selves to be beguiled into unpreparsd-
ness Tor war. they will assuredly be
caught all unready by vigilant Europe
and their sea power destroyed. where
upon Latin America will DE seized a.
. foX seizes fat capon.
The same paper remarks that Diaz
doctrine. which contempiatcs the
eventual freeing of the new world
from every trace of European control.
i nueh broader than the Monroe doe
trine and will become principle o.
action in the twentieth century.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
lUETGERT'S NEW Defense.
VIII Undertake to smirch His WIFE.
Character TO save Hi. Own Neck.


VIII Undertake to smireh His WIFE.
Character TO save His Own Neck.
CHICAGO, Dec. Is.-To clear Luetrert
his attorneys will. in the trial now
commenced, introduce a new line of
defense la maintaining the theory
that Mrs. Luetgert is still alive her
acquaintance with Robert Davey. an
Englishman with engaging manners,
who is blamed by Luetgert for his
business troubles. will he brought
out IN court and the fact
dwelt upon that Davey. who
conducted the negotiations with Luet-
CERT for the Incorporation and enlarge
ment OF his business was very polite to
Mrs Luetgert. paying her marked at
tentlon. and frequently. so it is said
by close friends of Luetyert. spending
almost the entire day at her house.
from which. the state main tains. her
husband lured her 10 her death in ,hs
basement Of the adjoining sausage
factory.
Davey left Chicago last Japuary os-
tensibly TO get the money for the sale
OF Lnetgerts sausage factory TO an En-
Viish syndicate Mrs Luetgert disap-
peared on the night Of Nav 4.
whether the two correspondent in the
meantime cannot be learned. but that
The pair were greatly interested in
each other will be alleged and upon
tins line the accused will base his de-
Tense.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
The DATE is FIXED.
Inc National Eacampm.nt q. A. H. VIII,
De Held the Week of september

CINCINNATI. Dec. 1.-THE date for
the national encanpment Of the q. A.
X was fixed late yesterday afternoon
Tor The week beginning September ).
10 come To this conclusion required a
long conference. The local committee,
some time age recomulc nded the we.l,
preceding. August - To September 4
ms met opposition on the ground that
IL would come just before the pension
payments in Ohio aud several other
states 1t was also Objectionable be-
cause It Tapped over from one month To
another.
The entire day was spent in con-
su!tallon. and when September to 10
was set IT met the approval of the
executive council as well as of the
local committee
ten. Goblin barely had time to reach
his train after the session ended. The
utmost good feeling has prevailed and
al concerned are looking forward To =
most successful encampment.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
4 MURDER MOST FOUL
William Terriss the. English Actor.
ASsassinatod.
Stabbed In Front 90 His rh.atcr ny . For
mer super. Who Claimed 10 Iiss. .
Griessnce Ehe Assassin Captured
and Lock cd Up at bow street

LONDON. Dec. l1.-Wm. Terriss. the
wclI-known actor. was assas,inated,
being stabbed with knife a. hc was
entering the stage door OF the Aieiphi
theatcr last night lie had been play
ing in London in the English version
Of William Gll.ette's American drama
'Secrei Service
Ierriss' assai.ant Is supposed TO be
former super The murderer rushed
at the actor a. he was stepping across
the pavement from his cab and stabbed
him just below the heart. As the
actor icA his murderer was seized by
the people who were outside the thea
ter. The wounded man was carried
into the thcatcr, aud doctors wer.
called from thc Charing Cross bospi-
tai bnt Ierriss died ia Is minutes.
The assassin had the appearance Of
a foreigner and wore a long cloak.
Terriss fell shouting: "Mv God!
Hes stabbed me. don't let him escape
The assassin Withdrew the dagger
and made second plunge at his vic
tim. bat nc was seizei Dv the specta-
tors. of whom there Is always a crowd
about The stage entrance TO witness
the arrival of the actors.
Mr.. Ierriss was placed on the land
ing of the staircase just inside the the
alter, where he la, grooming loudly.
Once or ;wlce lac attempted To speak.
but IL was inposs. BILE lie aulcSlv
succun bed. while surrounded by tile
theater staff.
lhe murderer was taken to the Bow.
street police station. followed by an
angry crowd. ills name was giyen as
Archer IL is said that he had been n
super" at the Adelphi theater several
years ago and for some DAYS past he
mas haunted the theater. The motive
81 the crime is not yet known.
a large audience had already as.
sembled for the evening performance.
anu the manager came to the ioOtlirnts
ana announced that as Mr. Ierriss had
met with an accident no performance
would DC given.
1T appears that the assassin asked
the keeper of the stage entrance a. Il
the whereabouts of Mr.. Terriss: and
ms behavior was then 50 obnoxious that
Harry Nichols, one of the principal
colleagues Of Mr.. 1erriss was Obliged
to renonstrste aud To order him To
leave the premises
The scene along the Strand at the
hour wien the tneater closed was re-
variable. By that time the special
editions of the evening papers wee
out aud the newsboys were shouting
around the theater exits that Mr.. Ter
rlss had been murdered. AT first the
people refused TO place any credence
IA the report. but when they found
mat IL was true, horror and indigua-
ion were generally expressed.
When Archer arrived at the police 4
station. lie still held the weapon. an
parently butcher knife, concealed /
beneath his cape. On being CHARGED 4
WIN murder lac A. reported to have re-
,iled: lie done me out of the
benevolent fund this morning and | am
'ut of it for life. =
lhe murderer was placed in a cell
lnder a special watch for the nlpht.
The understudy Of the deceased actor
ellis curious story of how. "Wednesday
l1ght,he dreamed that he saw Mr.. Ter
J. lying ON landing surrounded bys
rowd.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

MERRY AND SMITH,
Wanted In Chicago for Wife Murder, Ar.
rested In Kentucky.

rested la Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE. KY, Dec. ia special
TO the Evening Post from Princeton
n.y.. says:
Ed smith and VIM. Merry. alias Ed
and Bill Roach, the latter wan ted in Chi.
cago for wife murder. and the former
for completely, were arrested near
Eddyville, Lyon county, Yesterday
morning. by officers who had been ad.
vised that they were in hiding along
the cumberland river.
Smith made a confession. but Merry
will not talk. When asked if he had
wife he said no. though when CLOSELY
questioned contradicted himself on
several points.
Smiths confession was to the effect
that he was wanted in Chicago for
completely in the killing of Merry's
wife and that his companion was VIM.
Merry who was also wanted for wife
murder. He would not admit that he
Or Merry had killed the woman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
NEW DIVORCE LAW.
An Important Hiit Introduced by Repre-
sentative Ray. of New York.

sentative Ray. of New York.
WASHINGTON. Dec. i-.-Representa-
tive Ray, of New York has introduced
a bill regulating absolute divorces and
declaring marriage void in certain
cases in the District Of Columbia and
the territories The object is to make
the divorce laws enacted by congress.
conform to the law of the state Of New
YORK. as the highest grade Of state code.
and to install the proposed uniform
marriage and divorce law TO be OBJ
tanned by constitutional amendment.
But one cause for absolute divorce is
aliowed--adultery. The innocent party
may remarry. Legal separation with.
out permission Of remarriage may be
granted for drunkenness, cruelty or
desertion. and marriage may be de-
clared void in cases where former
partner is living, lunacy at marriage.
matrimonial incapacity or lack of legal
consent.