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The herald., 1897-11-07

Thomas Elliott, a Scotchman, 81 years
of age, died suddenly yesterday at La
Crescenta from heart disease He was
employed on ranch belonging to j. J.
ScOW. The coroner was notified.
The herald., 1897-11-07

Theodore Neitz, convicted of disturb
ing the peace of Pattie Melissa Neitz,
was yesterday mulcted in the sum of Sc
by Justice owens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
QUAKER POUND PARTY.
winthrop Friends Have Pleasant Gathering
With Their Pastor.

Winthrop, Oct. 10.-(SpeciaD.-
Quakers of Winthrop pride themselves
upon being in the very front rank of
advanced, up-to-date Friends. This
was the first Quaker society in the
State to place a bell upon it's meeting
house. They were the first to intro
duce choir music into their services,
and to have social gatherings in con-
nection with their organization.
Friday evening all previous records
in liberality We're broken by them.
They gave grand reception and pound
party to their pastor, Rev. Alpheus
Trueblood, who has just returned from
a visit in the West.
Two hundred persons were present
from Winthrop and from Winthrop
Center. After the reception and speech
making a supper was served in the
specially built dining hall connected
with the chapel.
Everyone had a jolly. time, and as
one of the brethren represented it, they
gave their minister a regular pound
ing; by this is meant that the poor
preacher and his family were nearly
overwhelmed with pound packages of
every description. So many there were
of these packages that it is estimated
the Irvine to tie them must have meas
ured nearly half a mile.
The assembly had many a merry
laugh when they thought of what their
ancestors in the faith would have said
could they have witnessed such harm
less amusement in Quakerdom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
PRES. TurTLE or 3. 4 H.,
Knows Of No Contemplated Change in Boston
& Malas's Management.

Boston, Oct. tO.-Concerning pub
lished rumors Of changes to be made in
the control of the Boston & Maine
Railroad, President futile authorized
the following statement. tonight:
1.-The story that contest is being
made for a control of the stock Of the
Boston & Maine Railroad to be voted
in opposition to the present manage
ment at the company's annual meet
ing at Lawrence, Wednesday,, the 18th
inst, is without the slightest founda-
ton.
I'm fact. on the contrary, the ex-
ecutive council of the board, which is,
according to custom, authorized to re-
quest the proxies of such stockholders
as do not intend being present at the
annual meeting, and to vote the same
for the reelection of the present board
Of directors, has received and now
holds proxies that, together with their
own holdings constitute a majority Of
the company's entire capital stock.
Il know of no solicitation of proxies.
or purchase of shares for any other
purpose, nor of any dissatisfaction on
the part of any stakeholder or director
with the company's present manage
ment or policy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
LIBBY,
Furrier,
Depot Square Gardiner. Estabhshedl0s6.
Now is the time to have your furs
made over before cold weather. 1 have
Just returned from New York and can
show all of the latest styles. There is no
job too complicated and none too small to
receive our attention.
Seal Goats to Order a Specialsy.
G. D. LIBBY, Gardner, Maine.
G. D. LIBBY, Gardiner, Maine.
DAY OF SENSATIONS.
Most Startling of All in the Luet-
CERT Trial at Chicago.
Ready for jury-Deience Will Try to Impsach
Judge Chetlin's Evidence.

Chicago, Oct. 8-The evidence of the
prosecution in the trial of Luetgert is now
before the jury. The state rested it's case.
this afternoon The closing testimony
was OF the same impeaching character
that marked the evidence of the preceding
day.
Professor Dorsey had his innings during
the afternoon and he made matters warm
for DR.. Airport: Prof. Dorsey called at
tention to the fact that during his exam
nation. DR.. Airport had identified the
femur of gorilla as that of a man; that
he had identified a human femur as a
hogs femur; had declared that the sesa-
mold of a buffalo was the patella of a
dog, and had given it as his opinion that
piece of temporal bone of a shepherd
dog was the temporal of monkey. Ex-
Judge Vincent croSS-eXamined the wit
ness briefly without material benefit and
let him go.
Then Judge Chetlin was called to the
stand to add the finishing touches to the
Impeachment of Mary Siemmering She
told Judge Chetlin that she had not been
maltreated at the police station and that
she had gone to the East Chicago avenue
police station voluntarily, and was willing
to return there as she knew she would
soon be discharged because she had done
nothing wrong: The evidence demolished
the story of Mary Siemmering. who de-
clared while on the witness stand that
she had been subjected to indignities at
the hands of policemen.
n sensation was created IN the court
room when a woman attired in mourning
garb assembled to the witness stand. Tears
were in her eyes as she sank into the
chair. The woman was Mrs. Miller. a
sister of Mrs. Luetgert. So firmly i'm
pressed is she that Mrs. Luetgert is dead
that she has donned mourning Mrs. Mil
Ter testified while her trimming eyes were
fixed upon the face of Luetgert The lat
ter coolly returned the Igake .of his sister,
in-law. Mrs. Miller told of the kindly
disposition of her sisterAafid asserted that
no mother We're ever more patient or
more kind to her children.
Fred Miller, a nephew of Luetgert and
Diedrich Bicknez a brother of Mrs. Luet-
CERT testified to having been frequent Wis
itors to the home of the Luetgerts and to
the kindness they had witnessed there
This evidence was called out to combat
and impeach evidence that Mrs. Luetgert
cruelty treated her children.
Judge Tuthill at once adjourned court
until Monday morning. Next Monday
the defence will undertake the unusual
task OF impeaching judge. A witness
will be called to testify in rebuttal to
Judge Chetlin's evidence as to Mary
Siemmering's statement to him. This wit
ness will be newspaper reporter, who is
said to have heard the young woman's
statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
FOR 30 xEN's MURDER.
Francis A. Curtis and mrs. Ross Held al
Rockiand, on that Charge.

Rockland, Oct. 1O.-The preliminary
trial of Francis A. Curtis, charged with
the murder of Charles w. Bowen, was
held, Saturday, before Police Judge
Hicks. The State sprung surprise by
having Mrs. Lucinda Foss arraigned
upon the same charge.
The trial resulted in the holding of
both for the December grand jury,
without bail. and they were committed
to the Knox county Jail, from which
Mrs. Foss was SO recently pardOned
while serving a sentence for perjury.
The trial was held in the supreme
court room, which was crowded to the
doors. Mrs. Foss and Curtis exhibit
ed a childlike Indifference over the sit
uation, and Notwithstanding they were
charged with the highest crime in the
calendar, they spent the hours during
the trial in laughing and giggling
seemingly deriving much pleasure
from the proceedings.
Melvin M. Dickey, who was reported
to have skipped, was one of the i'm
portant witnesses. He looked about 80
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought BY the Wires from North, East,
South and West.

New Bedfords semi-centennial celebra-
ton opened. Sunday. The exercises con-
sisted of special services in all the city
churches, with particular reference to the
on Union street, where the literary exer-
cises are to be held, Monday, a service of
song was carried out Fully 10000 people
were present Rev. r. H. Poynter of
Bedford. England. New Bedford's name
sake, offered prayer and pronounced the
benediction: Battery F. I'd Regiment.
Light Artillery. U. s. A., from Fort
Adams. Newport. arrived, Saturday, and
went into camp at Buttonwood park. The
battery will give exhibition drills on the
park every afternoon during the cele-
bration. The United States monitor Am
phitrite is in the harbor. The celebration
will be formally opened. Monday, with
literary exercises in the tent on Union
street. Hon. William w. Grape Is pres-
dent of the day, and George Fox Tucker
of New Bedford. will deliver the GRAFTON.
The industrial exhibition on Weld street
will also be formally opened, President
Mckinley at Washington. pressing the
button to start the machinery.
The treasury department has had
many inquiries from time to time about
the alleged estate of Joseph Ball Of
Philadelphia. which is supposed to be
held in trust in the treasury depart
ment. The letters speak Of this trust
VI Oil dic6eu Oh years tease given Dy
Mr.. Ball to certain valuable property
in Philadelphia. Some time ago it was
stated that ex-President Harrison was
interested as an attorney in the estate
Many hundreds Of people all over the
country have been drawn into the
struggle for the money which they
enormously imagine is in the treasury
awaiting distribution. To all of the
inquiries replies are sent informing the
heirs" that there is no such fund in
the treasury and that the only record
in the treasury department of Joseph
Ball of Philadelphia, relates to a claim
of about $4,000 which he filed as an
underwater against the government in
1901 for cargo seized by the French.
The claim is one of the ordinary French
SpOliatiOn claims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
FIRE At LUDLOW.
Timely Arrival Of Sunday Excursion Prevents
Much Larger Blaze.

Bangor. Oct. 10.-The Bangor & Aroos-
took raiload station at Ludlow. seven
fire, this forenoon. and very much greater
destruction would have taken place had
it not been for the fortunate arrival of
the excursion train of the Brotherhood
while the station buildings were under
good Roadway. By hard work the male
passengers saved the potato houses and
last block sheds. where valuable property
was stored. although the roofs of those
extensive buildings repeatedly caught
fire. No trains are ordinarily run on the
line on Sunday this being a special ex-
cursion train to Houlton. There is no tell
ing here the destruction would have ended
but for their arrival. an extensive forest
fire being probable for one thing, as ev-
erything is dry as finder. The exact loss
is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
ARTHUR sEWALL OF MAINE,
On the Business Situation and the Mayoralt,
Contest In New York

Philadelphia, Oct. 8.-Arthur M. Sew
all Of Maine, who was associated with
VIM. ]. Bryan on the Presidential
ticket, last fall, arrived in this icty
today, accompanied by his wife. When
spoken to on the claim that there is a
condition of increased prosperity, Mr.
Sewall said:
There is certainly more business be-
ing done this year than last, but dc
not attribute 1t to politics. I imagine
the condition of crops in Europe would
have been the same if Bryan had been
elected. The increased business is GER
tainly due to the condition of affairs
abroad and am glad to see 1t. 1t is
part of my business here to see If We
cannot increase the number of tonnage
of our vessels"
While disinclined to talk on the may
orally contest in New York. Mr.. Sew
all said: 1T is no fight Of mine. and
have no doubt it will come out all right.
II Van Wyck is elected it will make the
national situation more complicated.
but if George is the successful candi-
date it means Bryans nomination for
the Presidency"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
co. G's FIELD DAY.
The Bangor Guardsmen Take Their Outing at
University Of Maine.

Bangor, Oct. 10.-Co. G, Maine Ma
tional Guard, had it's fall field day,
Saturday. At 10 the company started
for Orono, under the command of 1st
Lieut.. II. S. Boardman, going by troll
ley cars and escorted by the band of
the Coburn Cadets. University of
Maine. The company was escorted to
the campus by the cadets. and dinner
was served at the commons. After din
ner there was a sham battle. Co. G
and the cadets attended the Bates Uni
versity of Maine foot ball game, and at
it's conclusion had a dress parade, after
which trolley cars We're boarded for
Bangor. Adjutant General John T.
Richards reviewed the troops with
Maj. F. A. Robinson and Lieut.. H. S.
Royden, U. S. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11

formed and the march taken up there
were so men in line and all were eager
for the trip or tour of duty. 1t was no,
blowing strongly and offering no pleas
ure for the trip.
The company under the command OF
Capt. Shurteleff, Lieut.. Witham and
Lieut.. Whitehouse, left the armory on
Main street and with sealed orders,
which were not to be opened until the
command had reached a distance OF
two miles outside the city, and pro-
ceeded to Silver street, down that street
to Western avenue and thence in a
south-westerly direction toward Oak
land, as indicated by the accompanying
map. Through the city proper the
company was kept. IN order but when
the open countrys'was reached Capt.
shlrteleff permGtted the men to march
at ease.
A short halt was made at the Mesa
lonskee bridge, to allow the transporta-
ton wPgons to take on some camp
equipsge that had been arranged for,
but sfhe first halt for rest and water
was when the command reached the
farm of Frank Sturtevant. about two
miles from the armory. The Journals
war correspondent, who had chartered
a fiery charger (and a Concord wagon),
was right in the midst of the rear of
the column. When the men had re-
freshed themselves from the cool water
of Mr.. Sturtevant's well and given the
knapsack an extra hitch on the Shout
der. Capt. Shrrteleff broke the red,
white and blue seal of his orders and
consulted his lieutenants. 1t was soon
plain to be seen what those orders
were. 1t was very apparent that we
were getting into the enemy's country
and things from now out must be per-
formed cautiously.
Captain Shurteleff at once ordered
Lieut.. Witham to take a squad Of men
and proceed as advance guard while he
detailed Lieut.. Whitehouse to COM
mand a rear guard. The commandment
also sent out "flankers," to anticipate
any action on the part Of the hostile
forces on either flank. Lieut.. Witham
proceeded to establish his guard 200
yards in front and Lieut.. Whitehouse
200 yard in the rear of the main col
umn. Lieut.. Witham sent forward
several scouts and maintained a clean
advance for several hundred yards
through some suspicious looking por-
tons of the country. The "flankers"
had plenty Of opportunity to learn how
to get over fences, stone walls and
boys in the quickest way as their uni
forms testified in a few minutes. The
march was at quick step which was
maintained throughout the entire dis
lance.
Just as we were approaching slight
hill, at the foot of which. on the left
flank, was a piece of thick under
growth, one of Lieut.. Williams scouts
who was several hundred yards in
front of the advance guard, thought he
discovered signs of the enemy's pres
ence and fired his gun to alarm the
main body. The scout came back on
the run unhurt and stated that he had
every reason to believe that force of
the enemy was concealed in the woods.
Quickly the word was sent back to
Capt Shurteleff. who at once ordered
his men to load with ball cartridges
and fix bayonets. Lieut.. Witham had
deemed it best to retire to the main
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Patrick Egan died very suddenly at
his boarding place at No. Hill block,
Lewiston, Saturday night. He was &c
years of age and highly respected.
At the supreme court in Auburn, Satur-
day, James ]. Jenkins was sentenced to
three years in State prison for an assault
on his wife with intent to kill. Edward
Grady of Saugus, Mass, was sentenced
to 10 months in the county Jail for lar
ceny. Over $1,000 has been received thus
far this term in fines and costs on liquor
cases.
An unOccupied house on the Brown es-
tate at Falmouth Foreside was burned,
Sunday. The fire was undoubtedly of in
cendiary origin. Five boys were seen to
run from the building just as the blaze
was discovered by the overseer of the
property. He caught one of them and ,the
police are searching for the others. The
loss is about $1,000; partly insured. 4
The corner stone of the wooden church
to be erected for the Elm Street Method
list parish. at South Portland, was laid
with impressive and appropriate cere-
monies, Sunday. Rev. +. o. Thayer, D.
D., presiding elder of the cortland dis
trict, Rev. ]. H. Roberts, pastor of the
church, Rev. L. H. Bean of South Port
land, and Rev. Walter Canham of Old
Orchard, participated in the exercises.
A fire at Higgins Beach, on Cape
Elizabeth shore, some 9 miles from
Portland, Sunday. destroyed the Hig-
gins farm buildings and theree small
summer cottages. The fire originated
in the Higgins house, and it was with
some difficulty that Mrs. Higgins res
cued her children. The loss will ex-
coed $4,000; partially insured. x
The October term. of the supreme
fVy will at
South Paris, next Tuesday. Judge
Emery will preside. There are S16
cases on the continued civil docket, of
which IS are libels for divorce, u equity
actions, So are referred. OF this num-
Der, Judge Foster has 10. Judge Walton.
8. and Judge A. H. Walker, 5. The
court will last two weeks.
The corner stone of the Church of the
Good Shepherd at Shawmut. was laid,
Sunday afternoon, in the presence of a
large audience. Rev. ]. w. Sparks of the
Episcopal church at Waterville, through
whose efforts this church was formed,
made the address. The chorus from Wa
tervine and Shawmut joined in furnishing
appropriate music. Lawrence, Newhall
q co. OF Shawmut. have been very lib
eral, giving one-half of the fine lot. The
church will be ready for dedication in
December
The receipts of venison in Bangor,
Friday, were the largest on records
deer and caribou. in all about six tons
weight. The price of deer meat has
declined greatly and is now quoted at
5 to Is cents pound, and the market
slow at that. 1t is estimated that thera
are now about 1900 sportsmen in the
woods Of northern and eastern Maine
chiefly along the line of the Bangor &
Aroostook R. r. Forty men with guns
and great expectations went up in Fri
days trains, and the rush still contin-
ues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
LOADED, OF COURSE.
Another Fatal Accident to
Bangor Boy While Cunning.
Timely Arrival Of Excursion Train
Prevents Big Fire at Ludlow.
Auburn and Lewiston Becoming Somewhat
Alarmed Over Diphtheria Cases.

Bangor Oct. 10.-James T. Gallant
aged 16, and John Moran went out
shooting, this afternoon, in the woods
in the outskirts Of the city near Mount
Hope cemetery, and Gallant struck a
branch of a tree with the butt of his
shotgun while it was cooked. The gun
his right side, tearing 1t out fearfully.
His companion ran to a house some
distance away and secured aid, the in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11

The closing feature and principal event
in connection with the firemen's demon
stration at Lynn. Mass. Friday. was the
muster and playout of handtubs which
was held on South Common street. In the
$50, respectively. The prize winners were
as follows: Union of Peabody. 2O6 feet.
81 inches; Eagles of Lynn, 1913 feet. 11M
inches: City of Lynn. 1888 feet. 11ss inches;
Okomakammesit of Marblehead, 1913 feet.
81 inches. The parade of the Socialist
Labor party which took place. in the
evening. was participated in by represent
atives of the party from Lynn. Everett.
Maiden and other nearby places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
A BL0ODLESS WAR.
Fall Field Day Exercises Of
Co. H, I'd Reg, WaterviIIe.
Several Encounters With Guerillas
and Victory Stays With the Boys.
The Journals War Correspondent Tells Of
the Days Manoeuyres.

Waterville, Oct. 10.-(SpeciaD.-It
was intended that Co. H OF the IND
Regiment, N. G.. s. M, should leave
quarters at o'clock, Saturday morn
ing, for the march to the interior, to
participate in the fall field day work
that had been planned. but on account
Of many of the men being unable to get
away from their work in the forenoon,
the company did not get away until
LIS P. M. When the line was finally
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11

1t is a great domestic remedy. and
should be kept in every home, Mr.. Nor
man Che atham. Waverly. Sussex Co..
Va. who has never been without 1t for
twelve years subscribes to this opinion.
He says: Our family has been using
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup for twelve
years and are never without it in the
house. 1t is invaluable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
Maine Postal CHANCES.

Washington, Oct. 10.-These postmaSters
have been appointed: Charles I'll. Lufkin,
Deer Isle, vice H. z. A. Spofford; Calvin
COggins, Lamoine. vice Lewis King
George w. Tracy. Winter Harbor, vice
c. +. PendletOn. %
Hampton l.. Robbins has been appoint
ed postmaster at Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
Washinaton forecast.

Washington, Oct. 1O.-Forecast for
Monday: New England, fair and
warmer, Monday; probably threaten
ing, Monday night, east to south winds.
For eastern New York: Fair; cloudy
and threatening in the evening, south
eaSterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
Nordica Arrives in New York.

New York, Oct. 10.-Among the nassen-
gers on the steamship La Bretagne which
arrived, today. from Havre. were Nine.
Nordica, the prima DONNA Nine. Seal
Chi who sings in her company. anu Miss
Clara Barton. the head of the Red Cross
Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Oct. 10-The following
pensions have been awarded Maine
people:
Original, widows, etc, Lucy Ann Pert,
North Sedgwick; minors of Josiah Getch-
ell, Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
Diphtheria in Lewiston and Auburn.

Lewiston, Oct. 10.-There are reported
to be eight cases of diphtheria in Lewis
ton, widely scattered. and three in Au-
burn. Much uneasiness is felt lest the
disease become epidemic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, Oct. 10.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity for Monday: Increasing
cloudiness, but generally fair; warmer;
southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
Death Of Hon. ]. A. RoweII. Livermore Falls.

Livermore Falls, Oct. 10.-(SpeciaD.-
Cured, today, at lis p. M. His age
was IS years. The deceased was one
of the most highly respected citizens OF
this vicinity. He was a member of the
Legislature and had been in poor
health since it's adjournment. suffering
severely from rheumatism, that finely
caused his death. Two brothers sur
vive him, Edward of Lewiston, and
Maj E. Rowell of Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-11
HENRY A. HEATH,
Fire, Plate Glass, Life aud Accident
Insurance Agent,
lsl Water Street, AUGUSTA, MAINE.
Homer R. Dill.
MAINE.

GARDINER, MAINE.
Birds, Animals and Fish preserved and
mounted. Game heads a speciality. All
kinds of fur skins tanned. Fur rugs
made to order. All work guaranteed
moth proof. Write for price list.
sept17, eod3mos