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The evening times., 1897-06-08

At Philadelphia II. +.
philadelphia 20 0l o x--4 8 l
Cincinnati 80 90 100000 . l
BatteIies-Orth and Boyle; Brown and
SchTiver Umpire Mcnermott
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$500 To Piusburg and Re $500
turn via Pennsylvania Railroad.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT unior rder, United
American Mechanics, tickets will be sold
and good going June 13, IA, II and Is, ami
cool to return until June 20, inclusive.
ieS1N.I2lAe-9.l113 Inn
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Boston ........oo 1oo0x-4 l
Pittsburg ........O0oO 100000 6
BatterieS-NiChols and bergen; killen and
Sugden. Umpire-Lynch.
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A { Brooklyn RHE Z
Louisville 30 oO11oo0io-3 8 2
BrooElyn 1000 oIooOO-I 2
Batteries-Hiu and Wilson; Payne and a
Smith Umpire-Hurst.
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Electric Fans. Kuehllng, 1908 Pa. ave
1e7-2J
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THE BUSY CORNER,
sh aud Market space.
Our
I'd Grand Rebuilding Sale


Predicted that on Saturday noon OF thfs
week the world VIII end its existence
nat = rather snort notice. Will have %
hustle IL We wish % IeduCe our Immense
stC%k before then n that's the case, We
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GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.

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or nne- Regular ec quality,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09
TWO IMPORTANT WITNESSES
Testify Against Luetsert, Tuesdsy-Fun Over
Luetgert's Love Letters.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-TWO strong points
were scored by the prosecution in the
Luetgert trial, today, and unless the de-
fence is able to impeach the testimony OF
the witnesses, their evidence is likely to
have considerable weight with the jury.
The two witnesses were Nicholas Faber,
who testified that on the night of May l,
he saw Luetgert and his wife enter the
sausage factory, and Charles Hengst
who swore that on the night of May 1. he
passed the factory and heard a cry from
within, apparently made by some one in
pain.
At the hearing before the police Justice
by whom Luetgert was held to await the
action of the grand jury. Hengst said that
he could not tell whether the cry was
that of a human being or an animal To-
day. however, he said that he was conf
dent that the cry came from human be-
ing. The defence relies greatly on the
statement he made before the trial to i'm
peach his testimony.
The reading of the love letters which
had been written by Luetgert to Mrs
Feldt was great fun for the crowd in the
court room and it was very embarrassing
for the defendant, as in several of them
the lawyers who are now conducting his
defence, saying they were greedy and
mot able to handle a trial Of such inn
portance." He laid particular stress on
the incompetence OF Judge Vincent who
Is now the leading counsel for the de-
fence.
The defence made strong fight against
the introduction of the letters. and when
the court decided that they were proper.
the defence asked that they be read in
German. This the court also Overruled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09
POLAND HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
On Charge Of Adultery With Mrs. Barrett.
Sister Of Late Dora cushman.

Bristol VT, Sept. THE Dora Cush-
man case was brought into notice, today
by Il hearing in the case of Herbert PO-
land. charged with adultery with Mrs.
Vivian Cushman Barrett of Lincoln, the
latter being a sister of the dead girl. The
hearing began, this morning. before JUS
tice ii. p. Sherwin. and as this case has
been the chief topic of conversation in
this section for some days, the court
room was not large enough to hold the
audience
State Attorney Fish of vergennes
prosecuted. and S. c. Shurtleff of Mont
pclier, appeared for the defence. In all
but the testimony appeared to be entirely
circumStantial, and referred principally
to calls made by Poland upon Mrs. Bar
rett at various times. especially when
Mrs Barrett was employed by Mrs. FL
mer Parent of Lincoln, during the month
of June. Mrs. Eugene Tucker told about
carrying letters from Mrs. Barrett to Po-
land.
1t was known that the state had num-
Der of letters which were to figure i'm this
case. and when an attempt was made to
introduce them. the defendants counsel
objected on the ground that as they were
improperly obtained they should not be
told the court that these letters were OBJ
tanned in a legitimate manner and that
they formed strong evidence in this case.
The court therefore ordered the room
cleared of spectators and later the let
tiers were introduced and read.
AS result of the hearing Poland was
held in $500 for the grand jury. in default
of which he was committed to the Mid
dlebury Jail to await the December term
of court Mr.. Shurtleff is expected to
bring action in chancery to recover the
letters used in this case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09
A TRAIL OF BLOOD
Lead Portsmouth Police to Think
Mrs. Benson Was Murdered.
Doctors Inclined 10 Think That Cause Vas
Bursting Of Blood Vessel.

Portsmouth. N. H., Sept. Mrs.
Charles Benson, a widow, So years old,
living with her daughter on Court
street, was discovered, about O'Clock
tonight, lying in pool of blood in the
back yard OF the homestead At first
there was a tremendous sensation in
the neighbOrhOod and especially when
1t was found that spots of blood flecked
the walls Of three rooms of the house,
but after careful examination of the
body. three physicians gave it as their
opinion that death was due to the
bursting OF blood vessel, and not from
any act Of violence.
Mrs. Benson's daughter Annie found
her mother, and gave the alarm and in
few minutes the street in front of the
house was thronged with people. The
police at once took possession of the
house and the surrounding plot of land,
and under the direction of Coroner Ry-
der, began a systematic investigation,
not only of the body. but Of the prem
Uses. When discovered, the body of
Mrs. Benson was lying few feet from
the back steps. face downward, while
from her mouth, the stream of blood
seemed just to have stopped.
Back from the body running into the
house was a line of the red fluid and
inside the building, the walls were also
spattered. Until the physicians ar
rived, the police felt that they had an
other mysterious as well as horrifying
murder case on their hands, and at
once set to work for evidence of the
murder. Without making an autopsy
all three of the medical men agreed
that the woman probably came to
death through the bursting of a blood
vessel in her chest.
This must have occurred when she
was in the bouse and in her paroxysm
for breath. she seemed to have frantic
ally thrown herself about the three
rooms with the blood gushing from her
mouth. much of which was thrown on
to the wallis. until finally staggering in
the door, she fell on the grass where
her life ebbed rapidly away.
None of the neighbors or even Miss
Benson who was upstairs at the time
heard any disturbance. An autopsy
however will be held in the morning,
and the result will probably settle the
question.
Mrs. Benson has lived a very quiet
life. with her daughter, mingling little
in society. Her husband died some
years since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

a well-known Hallowell gentleman
had n very narrow escape from being
crushed beneath the wheels of the
afternoon express, No. 1872. Wednesday.
The scene was north of the Winthrop
street crossing and near the place
where several years ago Sidney Preblc
received injuries which resulted in his
death. The afternoon freight left the
Hallowell station a few minutes before
o'clock. and on hearing the train. the
gentleman stepped from the east to the
west track. Train 102 is due here at
$50, and was rapidly nearing Mr..
Blank, who was unmindful of anything
save the passing freight. Harvey X.
Gatchell, the Winthrop street gateman.
looked up the track, after lowering his
gate for the freight, and seeing the eX-
press nearly upon the man. shouted
his loudest, with the result that the
latter jumped to one side and just
escaped death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09
COMPACT WITH DEVIL.
Joe Kelley Lays Al HIS TroubIk.,o
His Satanic Majesty.
Dss'"t waat . Be- Executed Unui Alter II
Contract Expires. y

Boston, Sept. IA special to the-Her.
ala from somersworth, N. H., contains .
remarkable statement from Joseph Kelly
VINO murdered Cashier Joseph A. sttct,
ney OF the Great Falls National Bank
on April 1G last.
IN substance. Kelly says that his mis-
ueeus are wholly and entirely due to 4
uompact made with the devil when he
was II years old to serve his Satanic ma.
} Sa until ne reached the ae. oI =. and
re re declares That he expects and wants 10
~ hanged for the murder of Cashter
Stlckney, but he asks that his executl,r
pe delayed until Jan. 16, 1893, and he hsa
p toa ms counsel, Messrs Edgeriy and
Ryan. that he expects them simply In sca
70 lt that there is this delay.
Inc reason he announces for this is that
az az midnight, Jan. Is. 1899 the day no IL
20 years of age, he will be freed from his
compact with the Devil. and he can 20 IN
ms death feeling assured that he will NOT
DE compelled to settle with Satan IN The
other world. "a the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

Judge PhilbroOk says that a survey
of the proposed route of the narrow
gauge railroad from this city to Farm
ington will be made in November with
out fail. Work on the extension of the
Wiscasset & Quebec is already under
way and it only now remains for the
business men of this city to work to-
gether for the early construction of the
connecting line from here to Weeks
Mills and Waterville will reap the
richest business harvest that the city
has had for years. The proposition to
the business men of Waterville, which
was spoken of in the Journal few
days ago, will be put before them with
in few days and it is so liberal that
Judge Philbrook is confident that all
it's requirements will be met without
great difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

The American Clothing Co.'S estab-
lshment was visited, Tuesday night,
by burglars. Entrance to the store was
made through the rear window of the
store. the thief standing on the iron
door to the basement which had been
left open, then breaking the glass near
the catch he unfastened the window
and entered AS the company burns a
light all night, the first thing the thief
did was to extinguish the light then
went straight for the mOney-draw.
which contained about SIS, consisting
of check for Sc. and the balance in
cash. He took the cash but left the
check. The thief. whoever he may be,
is evidently acquainted, as he made TO
mistake in locating the ney-drawer
and all other things of value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

A Laundry Superintendent Discourses About
Flannels.

The best way to wash Blankets
said the superintendent of one of the
largest Philadelphia laundries. We'll
the first thing to be considered is the
soap. 1t should be a good white soap
and free from rosin. Slice the soap in
kettle of hot water and put it over
the fire until it dissolves-there is no
need for it to boil. Then pour it into
the tub and turn on the water. which
should be hot-almost scalding.
Mix the two together SO as to form,
a good lather; then put in your blan-
kets. Let them remain in this water
about Is or 20 minutes. covering the
tub so as to keep in the steam; then
souse them up and down with the
hands and turn them over in the water
for a few moments.
"One Of my women. who is very sue
cessful. has large tin funnel that she
uses to manipulate her blankets with.
She takes 1t by the stem and presses
the mouth of the funnel up and down
on the blankets, turns them over and
keeps up the process until she thinks
that every part has had the water
passed through it by the suction of the
them through the wringer. While she
is. perhaps. my best blanket washer,
l haven't sufficient faith in her funnel
theory to think it at all necessary.
though l think it much better than
using a stick, which should never be
allowed, as it is almost certain to make
holes in the blanket.
In passing through the wringer the
blanket should always go lengthwiss
After the first wringing comes the
second tub of hot water, in which has
Then another wringing and another
tub Of'hot water with just enough of
the soap mixture to make a good suds.
Not a thick suds-nOthing like as
thick suds as the first-but just
enough to make the water smooth to
the touch. After a thorough rinsing in
this water it should be passed through
the wringer or wrung with the hands
lengthwise and hung in the wind to
dry. 1t should never be hung in the
sun, as it makes it yellow. Soap con-
tanning rosin will also cause yellow
ness. and cold water harshness.
Il know you wish to know why I put
soap in the last rinsing water-to make
the blanket soft and pliable, otherwise
it would be harsh and stiff, almost as
much so as if washed in cold water.
And what have told you about blan-
kets is true about all flannels, from the
finest to the coarsest.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

Some chump thought to have some
fun, few days ago, and so cut the
ropes which held boom of logs be-
longing to Edward Ware. which at thu
time of the high water in July were
caught and fastened in the rear of the
corn shop in Fairfield. The men who
We're sorting the logs at the Holings-
Worth& Whitney boom discovered
great lunches of logs coming down
upon them and an investigation dis
closed the fact that the ropes were cut
and all the lower end of the Ware
boom was loose and the logs We're
drifting away. Those that remained
We're fastened and Mr.. Ware says that
he does not think that he lost a great
many sticks, but he will make it warm
for the fellow who cut the rope if he
can catch him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

Tuesday, little ShaWmut had quite an
exciting episode. man by the name of
Pooler became intoxicated and proceeded
TO work it off by beating his wife. Her
loud screams terrified some of the neigh
bors, who sent for the officers. Before
any could be procured, one of the mill
men took a hand in the affair." which oc-
Cured about noon. He administered a
large dose of the wife beater's own medi-
cine and punished him severely. The lat
ter IN his turn sought the officers, board
ing the train for Fairfield for the purpose.
Deputy Sheriff Mutt happened to arrive
in Shawmut at about this time. and i'm
mediately telephoned to the officers here
to arrest Pooler when he arrived, so Off
Ger Furber was ready for his man when
the train arrived and took him in charge.
Developments will now be watched with
interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

reliable man caught stealing Is sum-
marily dealt with, either shot or tied ~
a log and sent adrift down the river.
Naturally there is very little thieving
DONE Bags of gold can be hung, in one $
cabin and left unguarded behind unlocked
doors and be as safe as In Il safe deposit
vault. Women have an equal chance
with men and can hold and work q
claim as well as a man, as far as OUTSIDE
Interference goes. Mr.. Leavitt Is person.
ally acquainted with one woman who
month by doing washing Mr.. Leavitt
will start for Alaska about the first or
next week. He will be a member OF a
party of 10 and they will take the all
land route. packing a three years supply
of provisions on horses. Each member
of the party will have 10 horses. nine be-
ing pack animals and one saddle horse
Three of the gentlemen's wives Will ac-
company them. Horses, Mr.. LeaVitt de-
clares. can be used in Alaska, and nave
been for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09
%. ANDREWS WILL RESIGN.
Cosmopolitan University Will Take Too Much
Time 10 Attend to Brown.

providence, II. l., Sept. lit is m.
oHcially announced that DR.. Andrews
VIII insist upon the acceptance of his
resignation from the presidency NJ
Brown University. DIR. Andrews hal
been requested by the corporation 10
reconsider his resignation but at the
conference he adhered to his
original proposition. This decision was
arrived at after conference, this
afternoon, between DIR. Andrews and
the advisory and executive committee
OF the corporation. His connection
with the Cosmopolitan University. il
is thought, will take too much time to
permit his devOting his attention to
both universities at the same time.
His decision is in spite OF the follow.
ing letter received by him from the
faculty:
Providence. r. l., Sept 2, 1897.
Prof. f. p. Andrews:
Dear Strive, the undersigned. MEM
bers of your faculty, at present in the
neighborhood, wish to congratulate
you upon the felicitous action of the
corporation at their last meeting. We.
however, feel that the best results Of
that action will not accrue to the uni.
Versity unless you should decide to
Withdraw your resignation, and so ask
you TO do is an act Of general recon-
citation. expressing the union now
established between all who have the
institutions interests at heart corpor-
alton, faculty. alumni and undergrad
yates. Most of all, we urge you to re-
main with us because of our personal
esteem for yourself and because of the
influence we believe you will exert upon
the student body.
Cordially and respectfully yours,
John Howard APPLETON, Alonzo
Williams. William Whitman Bailey, ].
Franklin Jameson. Nathaniel French
Davis. Henry B. Gardner (by letter..
II. c. Bumpus Winslow Upton, Court
ney Langdon. John NJ. Manley (by let
teri. Edmund B. Delebarre, Walter C..
Bronson, Walter G. Everett, A. q.
Crowell. Carl Barns. j. O. Dealey, H. L.
Koopnlan, Edward C. Burnham (by
letter., A. Def Palmer. Jr., A. D. Mead.
L. F. Snow, F. T. Guild.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09
BAR HARsoR's RACE COURSE.
Steeplschase, Running and Bicycle Courses
to Be Ready, Next Summer.

Bar Harbor, Sept. robin Hood
park on the George road was, today.
leased to Bangor syndicate, which
Will transform the park into courses for
steop!echase, running and bicycle races,
to open next summer. Over 100 crack
horses of the country will be quartered
there and races will be given three
times week. The park Is beautifully
situated on one of the most fashionable
Bar Harbor drives. a mile from the
village
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

The body of George Dakin, elder son
of Mrs. l.. A. Dakin, formerly of this
place, was brought here from West
Medford, Monday, for burial. The
young man had been i'll for several
years with consumption, but had been
confined to the house only a few weeks
The funeral services occurred in West
Medford, Sunday afternoon, Rev. G.. S.
Hamilton of Everett, formerly pastor
of the Oakland Universalst church,
conducted the service. The remains
were accompanied here by the
deceaseds mother and brother, who
are his only surviving relatives. Mr..
Dakin was &c years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

A. Leavitt who has been visiting here
Tor few weeks before starting for Alas
ka, is very interesting talker and es-
pecially so at this time for he Is familiar
with the country about the gold fields in
Alaska. He spent one winter miles be-
yond Alaska in a whaler The ship was
frozen into the ice for many weeks and
was finally liberated with great difficulty
by saving through about several miles of
ice. Mr.. Leavitts description of life in
Alaska shows it to be not SO bad as COM
monty supposed. He says that the cold
is easily endured with plenty of clothing
and food. Fuel is abundant the country
being wooded with scrub spruce. fir etc
The summer season is very rainy and
usually lasts four or five months, during
which time very little mining is done.
except on the higher ground. In the win
ter the rivers. including the Yukon.
freeze to the bottom in places. The ice
is then cut out and fires of wood built
upon the river bottom. These thaw out
the dirt and it is shoveled out and piled
up and washed during the summer
months. The accounts of finding gold
seven inches thick IN these river bottoms
he declares to be not at all improbable.
If the Yukon remains open until the last
OF this month. says Mr.. Leavit, provis-
ions enough can be shipped into the gold
fields to supply those there this winter
and henceforth there will be no trouble
from that source. If the Yukon freezes
CuLiS tloSC III Tic lIcIuS WITHOUT SuTlclGnt
fod to last them the winter, must suffer
Fifty steamers are now building for the
Yukon when it opens in the spring. AS
to the invention recently reported. by
which engines and cars can be run on the
ice. Mr.. Leavit, who is himself an engi-
neer. believes it to be feasible. The only
objection to it hitherto. he says was the
necessity of hauling about three cars of
coal to supply the engine for the round
trip. Now since the supply of coal oil
has been discovered in the gold regions
and he has confidence in the truth of the
report this objection can be overcome.
In the Canadian territory the mounted
police keep order but in other parts there
Is no representative of the law. But the
law itself is there just the same and al
though wild and rough it is rapid and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09
----------------
1t Will Surprise You.

In order to prove the great merit of
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective
cure for Catarrh and Cold in Head.
your druggist will supply a generous
10 cent trial size or we will mail for ~
cents. Full size so cents.
ELY BROS, sc Warren ST., N. Y. City.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely
cured me of catarrh when everything
else failed. Many acquaintance have
used it with excellent results.-Alfred
w. Stevens, Caldwell, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09
FAIRFIELD.

Two fellows came here from Oakland
to celebrate Labor day Their manner
of celebrating, however, did not meet
with much favor, and Deputy Sheriff
Mutt soon had them in the lookup
Tuesday morning they We're escorted to
Skowhegan, where they will have Il
chance to continue their celebration
for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

sometimes that will influence woman
to purchase at a particular store. A IT.
tie price, of course, Is always an induce
things here, but big value is added, LII
tie special attention on the part * ne
salespeople Is also appreciated. W. en-
deavor to please in this respect too. IN
deed we take a pardonable pride In orr
Wash Fabrics, ETC.. in so complete AMI
attractive style that We have no hesi-
tatiOn in saying that this is the best
place to buy.
JAMES n. LEIGH 4 Co.,
HALLOWELL, NAINE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

Frank Dustie. who lives on the Plains.
discovered. last Thursday afternoon, that
he had been robbed of about $50 Suspi-
cion was at once fastened on one William
Coro. and as that person skipped the
town, the officers have since been on the
watch for him. Deputy Marshal Wood
bury, who was on duty for the day.
Wednesday, in place of the city marshal
who was out of town. received word from
the officers of Lewiston saying that Coro
had been arrested in that city for drunk
enness. Tuesday evening. The deputy
marshal at once wired back to hold the
man and an officer will go there today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-09

The stars in their course indicate
numerous weddings for the fall of 1897
F. II. Woodbury., the jeweler. has a
constellation of beautiful things speci-
ally designed for such occasions.