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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
KELLEY SAYS mot GUILTY.,
Cashier Stickneys Murderer Arraigned al
Dover, N. H.-CooI as a Cucumber.

Dover, N. H., Oct. 5.-Joseph e. KEEL
ley, the murderer Of Cashier Stickney
of the Somersworth Bank was ar
raigned before Judge Clark of the
supreme court, this afternoon, shortly
after 3 O'Clock, and after listening To
the reading of the indictment by Clerk
of Courts Durgin, responded in a loud
clear voice mot guilty. He was
brought to the court room quietly by
Sheriff Hayes, assisted by Deputy
Parker and but very few spectators
were present The court informed KEEL
ley that Hon. James A. Edgerley of
Somersworth, and Postmaster James
Ryan, Jr.. of this city, had been assign
ed him as counsel.
Kelley looks remarkably well and has
gained in flesh and appearance during
his confinement. He is very youthful
appearing and does not now look to be
over 20 years of age He was cool and
collected while in the presence of the
court. and showed no anxiety over the
terrible position in which he is placed.
He was in the court room for about
10 minutes and was then taken back
to his old quarters in the JAIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
VERDICT FOR THE DEFENDANT.
In the Case Of D. N. Parks Of Pittsticld. VS.
O. E. Libby Of Detroit.

Skowhegan, Oct. 5.-(SpeciaD.-1n thu
case of David NJ. Parks of Pittsfield
against Orrin E. Libby of Detroit. the
Jury today, rendered verdict for the
defendant on all counts.
Parks claimed that Libby, in 1893. by his
contract with Parks to drive a quantity
of lumber from BeltOma Bridge to Nc
NalIies boom in Clinton, violated his con
tract and drove the logs so negligently
that McNallie. in 1894. sued Parks fol-
damages for not having the lumber there
at the proper time. The case was tried
in Kennebec county, in 1895, and McNallie
recovered 500.
Libby. in 1895, for the amount of judg-
ment and the expenses of trial: The
case was tried at Skowhegan, in Deem
her iss5 and was reported to the law
court which sent it back for a new trial
Manv witnesses were called on both
sides and the present trial lasted for over
four DAYS. Tuesday was occupied in the
aroun,ants of counsel. S. s. Brown of
Waterviiie. appeared for the plaintiff, be-
inc n assisted by Manson & Morse of Pitts
aaid r ". Hovey of Pittsfield: appeared
for the defendant, assisted by S. J. Mar
tin of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
BOWEN WAS KILLED.
Coroner's Inquest Says Il Is
Plainly Case Of Murder.
ShrIeks Heard at Mrs. Foss' House a,
Rockiaud, Saturday Night.
Other Suspicious Circumstances Several At.
rest Expected Tor Today.

Rockland, Oct. 5.-The coroner's in
quest over the remains of Charles w.
Bowen adjourned, tonight, after a two
days session, the verdict rendered was
that Charles w. Bowen was killed on
the premises of Lucinda c. Foss be-
tween the hours of p. NJ, Saturday
Oct. 2, and 6 A. NJ, Sunday, Oct. 3, with
some blunt instrument in the hands Of
some person or persons unknown to the
jury.
Several startling pieces of testimony
were brought out at the inquest A
neighbor testified to hearing two shrieks
at midnight, the sound being in the
direction of the house of Mrs. Foss.
Five witnesses testified to seeing and
talking with the deceased on Main
street. Saturday afternoon, and that he
was not intoxicated at the time This
is in direct opposition to the evidence
of Mrs. Foss, Dickey, Lizzie Green and
Curtis.
Other witnesses gaveevidence to show
that Bowen had money at the time of
his death but none was found on his
person.
Drs. Judkins and Woodside, who per-
formed the autopsy, testified that the
various organs were in good condition,
that no traces of any amount of liquor
was found in the stomach. and that in
their opinion the deceased was not in
toXicated when he was killed.
1t was also brought out that Bowen
and Curtis had some words Saturday
and but for the Intervention of the
Green girl blows might have followed
and in fact Bowen did make lunge at
Curtis without reaching him.
The matter is now in the hands of
the county attorney and arrests are
expected to occur, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
PECULIAR INSURANCE CASE.
Decision Reserved In wild lumber Co. Against
the Travellers Insurance. CO.

Boston, Oct 5.-The United States
circuit court Of appeals today, heard
arguments in the case of the Travellers
Insurance Co.. defendant, plaintiff in
error, VS.. the Wild Lumber Co.. plain
tiff, defendant in. error.
This is an action on an indemnity
policy insuring against loss from LA
bility to every person sustaining ac-
cidental bodily injuries under circum-
stances which shall impose upon the
insured at common law and statutory
liability The commercial travellers
while riding on one of the lumber COM
pany's locomotives in Maine, in Mo-
vember, 1894. were injured in conse-
quence of the locomotives being de-
rallied. They asked the company for
compensation for their injuries and =
settlement was made, one receiving
$4,000 and the other $500.
The company notified the Insurance
company Of the accident and demanded
payment on its policy. This the In
surance company refused to do on the
ground that the claim was not one Of
the risks covered by the policy.
In the United States circuit court for
the district of Maine, the lumber conn
pany received $S504 and costs. The In
surance company appealed. alleging
serious errors as matter Of law IN the
findings Of the court. Decision re-
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
RIOTS At SAN DOMINGO.
Promlnsat nsn Killed and President lsslszlas
Declares Himself Dictates.

New York, Oct 5.-The first news Of
most serious riot at San Domingo, IN
which FIVE men, one of them rich, and
the others more or less well-knOwn
were killed and over 30 more men
wounded was brought here by Harri-
son r. Williams, until recently United
States consul at San Jose, Costa RIGA
who arrived here, this afternoon, or
the Atlas line steamer Alene from Port
Dimon.
The riot was between influential par
tisans of President Igelezias and his
opponents. The two parties had plan
ned demonstration in their club
rooms in San Domingo, three weeks
ago lats Sunday. On the afternoon o.
that day they paraded through the
streets. About 100 men were in both
marching parties. In order to reach
their club rooms they had to pass one
another. They met in the main street
opposite the cathedral. Both sides had
infiamed tempers. Both sides had
words when some one fired a pistol. In
twinkling bullets were whizzing plen-
tifully. Knives were used and rocks
hurled. Every man was bent on blood.
shed. The priests came running out
of the cathedral and called on the riot
ers to desist.
The riot ragged for some little time
longer but finally the efforts of the
priests were successful. The ground
was then found to be strewn with
bleeding men. Three were already
dead, and 80 or more wounded. Many
of the wounded. and two or three of the
dead were carried away by theil
friends. Current report had it that
over 60 had been wounded. The latter
were taken into the cathedral and
cared for. Two Of them died, the next
day. Among the killed was Senior
camera. one of Costa Rica's richest
men.
When Igelezias heard of the affray
he Immediately declared himself die
tator. Mr.. Williams says. He did SC
as to make absolute assurance of pre-
serving the peace and having no rep
etition of the deadly riot and that he
will be reelected President, not be-
cause he had announced himself die
tator, but because the majority of votes
support him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
UNlvERsALIsT SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
The 29th Annual Convention Has a Good
~ Start Al Showhesan.

skowhegan, octs 5.-(SpeciaD.-Th,
State convention of the Universalist Sun
day schools of Maine opened here. today
delegates, but mOfe are expected. The
convention was called to order by the
secretary. l.. II. Gould of Dexter
Rev. c. H. Wells of Belfast. was
chosen president pro tenn. as Pres. Bios
som had not ARRIVED. Rev. G.. T.. Leigh
ton of this town. delivered the address OF
welcome, and Rev. Mr.. Wells of Belfast
responded for thefabsent president. The
following committees We're then chosen:
Credentials-Rev. c. +. Alvord. II
Scott. Miss Addie Lawrence.
Reports-Rev. w. NJ. kimmel. Miss May
Averill. Rev. Blanche A. Wright.
Nominations-Rey. J. II. Rhoades. f. S
Rand. b. A. Mead
Finance-Zenas Vaughan, Mrs. w. II
Lowe, Frank Lincoln
Resolutions-Rev. w. E. Gaskin, Miss
Lena Holt. Rev. L. W. Toom.
Unfinished business-R. II. Reed, Rev
w. F. Small. Miss Ella Bradley.
Immediately after adjournment of the
Sunday school convention, the convention
of Young Peoples Christian Union was
called to order by Vice President Annie
NJ. Stevens of Lewiston. Prayer was
offered by Rev. o. +. Alvord of kingticld
The address of welcome in behalf OF
thS ohoNhc Nhici was pISltiIy lSH'
dered by Miss Blanche l.. Fairbrother
A pleasing response was given by the
president pro TEN. Committees were ap
pointed as follows:
On crcdentials-Rev. M. b. Townsend
Dover; Miss Lena Holt. Fairfield: Miss
Emma Randall. Lewiston. On nomina.
tions-Rev. w. w. Hooper. Deering; Miss
George A. Bradley. Portland: Mrs. A. b
Crockett, Dexter. On recommendations
Rev. c. II. Wells, Belfast: Miss Hattie
Skillin. Portland: c. II. Playse. Skowhe-
ban; Mrs. G.. +. Leighton. Skowhegan.
The president of the district association
read an interesting report of the work in
that department. She was followed by
Miss Annie M. Stevens of Lewiston, pres
idcnt of the Junior organization, who
made a report of that society. which is
now ina very f1ourishing condition. The
report of the treasurer of the State Y. p
G. u, Charles Shorey of Biddeford
showed that all obligations had been met
Several hundred dollars had been given
to missionary purposes, the balance in
the treasury being $3.50.
In the evening. the Universalist church
was well filed with an appreciative audi
ence which listened to an address by Rev.
Blanche A. Wright of Livermore Falls,
who represented the Sunday School de-
partment. This pleasing speaker was fol-
lowed by Rev. J. F. Rhoades of Fairfield
taking for his subject, "Universalism the
Ideal Religion" 1t was an instructive
discourse and listened to with the closest
interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
FUNERAL OF the LATE JOSEPH PROCTOR,
The Aged and Eminent Boston Actor Laid 10
Rest at Mt Auburn.

Boston, Oct. 5-The funeral of the late
Joseph Proctor, the actor. who died, Satur-
day morning, took place. this morning.
the private services being held at his
home on Columbus avenue and the pub
lie at the Emmanuel cnurch. At the lat
ter place there was a large attendance,
including the Boston Commandery. X. T.,
and Rev. George ]. Prescott officiated.
There was also short Masonic service
by the commandery. The burial was at
Mount Auburn.
Mr.. Proctor was born in Marlboro,
Mass, in 1876 and at the age of II made
his first appearance upon the stage as
Damon in Damon and Pythias," and
from that time until within a very few
years ale had been prominently before the
public.
The character in which Mr. Proctor was
best known to theatre-gOers was that of
Jibbenainosay in the dramatization of
DIR. Birds Mick of the Woods" in which
he appeared during his career over 1000
times. He also achieved a wide fame in
the legitimate drama, assuming all the
leading roles of Shakespearean tragedies.
In 1853 he received f1attering offers to APP
pear on the British stage and remained
abroad two or three years. his efforts re-
ceiving much praise from the English
dramatic critics.
For several years past Mr.. Proctor had
conducted a dramatic school in Boston
and had prepared a LARGE number of pu-
pills for the stage. Mr.. Pr0ctOr's first wife
was sister of the late William Warren:
his second one, Elizabeth Wakeman of
Baltimore, who survives him. A daugh-
ter. Miss Anna Proctor, also survives him.
He possessed q genial nature. and was
full of kindly impulses. He was an in
memory and his listeners never grew
tired when he was in reminiscent vein.
BY his intimates and acquaintance alike
he was beloved and respected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
Washington Forecast.

washington, Oct. 5.-For Maine and
New Hampshire: Fair warmer.
wednesday; southwesterly winds. For
Vermont: Partly cloudy weather, prob
ably local showers; warmer, Wednes-
day; cooler, Wednesday night; south to
west winds. For Massachusetts, Rhode
Island and Connecticut: Fair, Wednes-
day; warmer; southwesterly winds.
For eastern New York: Fair and
warmer in southern portions: partly
cloudy weather. with local showers in
northern portions; southwestern
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Oct. 5.-The barometer
has fallen slowly over the Souther,
states and northwestward over New
England the st. Lawrence valley. and
has risen over the Northwest and al
the Rocky Mountain stations. TIL.
area of low pressure which was central
over Lake Superior, this morning. has
moved eastward to the region north OF
Lake Ontario. causing brisk westerly
winds in the lake regios.
Generally fair weather has prevailf, j
in all districts in the northern portion
of the Lake regions where local show
ers We're reported. The temperature
has fallen about 10 degrees in the upper
Mississippi valley and over the upper
Lake region and it is warmer from the
Gulf states northwestward to New
England
The indications are that fair and
warmer weather will prevail on the At
lantic coast, Wednesday, and generally
fair weather in the Central valleys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
wEYLss's SPANISH FRIENDS
Doing Al il Power At Havana to Retain ne
Butcher In Office.

Havana. Oct. 5.-The friends of Captain
General Weyler made grand rally in his
behalf, today, and did all they could pos
sibly do to prevent his recall to Spain.
They held meeting at the Spanish Ca
sino, many of the Weather classes of
Spaniards being present.
Resolutions endorsing Gen. Weyler were
adopted with considerable enthusiasm and
a cable message was sent to the govern
ment of Madrid. announcing that the rep
resentatives of the trading, mercantile
and Industrial communities assembled at
the meeting were familiar with the state
of the island of Cuba and were conse-
quently satisfied with the course followed
by Gen. Weyler looking to an early and
complete pacification of Cuba and ex-
pressing fear that his recall will delay the
qualification,
In conclusion the friends of Gen. Weyler
begged the Spanish press to trust in him
and announced the intention of those
present at the meeting. after making
these recommendations, to abide by the
governments decision. 1t was further
agreed to organize a public demonstration
in Gen. Weyler's honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
WEYLER'S FATE.
Premier Sagasta Says that He
Will Be Recalled.
WeyIer's Friends at Havana Working
Night and Day for Him.
But New Premier Is Determined that Ne Shall
leavs Cuba.

Madrid, Oct. Sit is reported here, to-
day. that the United States minister. Gen.
Woodford, left at the foreign Office, yes
terday, an official note from Secretary
Sherman, in which the latter referred to
the Duke or Tetuan, the retiring minister
of foreign affairs.
Premier Sagasta, in an interview. is
quoted as saying that most important
questions are before the cabinet minis
tiers. The latter have thorough know
ledge of the financial position of Spain
and possess accurate details of the war
situation in Cuba and in the Philippine
Islands. The government, Senior Sagasta
is said to have added win carry out its
political and military programme with
firmness and sagacity.
When the premier was questioned re-
garding the future of Captain General
Weyler. he said he supposed Weyler
would resign. adding that If he did not do
SO, he would be recalled. In conclusion
he remarked that the most prompt action
would be taken in the Philippine Islands.
where the situation admitted of no delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The house of George Poole of Greene.
the first house in that town on the Main
street road beyond the Lewiston line, was
burned to the ground. Tuesday at 3 A.
M. together with most of the furniture
"A horse. cow, hens. etc. Mr. Pooie's loss
is $500. besides the house, which was
worth $780, There was no insurance.
The largest buck deer ever killed in
Franklin county was shot in New Vine
yard, 10 miles from Pennington, by
Fred A. Woods of Boston, son of S. A.
Woods, and Fred r. Allen of Farming
ton, each of whom put two bullets into
the deer before he gave up the fight
The buck weighed PCS pounds after be-
ing partly dressed. He must have
weighed $40 pounds when alive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
GREECE ACCEPTS the TREATY.
The Chamber Realizes That lis Better to So
Do Than to Fight.

Athens, Oct. 5.-The Boule met, to-
day, but it's proceedings attracted lit
tie interest. NJ. Zaimis, the new pre-
mier, declared that the object of his
government would be to secure the
evacuation of Thessaly and to fully and
radically re-organize the country in or
der to insure evacuation. To carry out
this programme time was necessary, he
said. and he asked the Chamber to post
pone further business for the present.
M. Delyannis. NJ. Karapanos and M.
Deligeorgis announced that their re-
spective parties would support the gov
eminent. The Chamber then adjourned
amid cheering for Gen. Smolenski,
minister of war.
The cabinet regards the vote of con-
fidence accorded NJ. Zaims as equiva-
lent to an acceptance of the treaty by
the Chamber and has therefore notified
the Doyen of the diplomatic crops that
the government is prepared to nego-
tiate for the execution of article two
of the treaty and to regard the accept
ance of the treaty as an accomplished
fact.
Article provides that an interna-
tional commission of the mediatiny
powers, composed of six members, shall
be empowered to make the necessary
arrangements to secure the rapid pay
ment of the indemnity and to prevent
any injury from being done to the
rights of former creditors. Under its
terms the Greek government will sub
init to the Boule a law, to be previously
approved by the Powers, defining the
duties of the commission. According
to this law, the collection and employ
ment Of revenues sufficient for the SER
vice of the new and old loans will be
subjected to the absolute control OF the
commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
Minister woodisrd and His Instructions.

Washington, Oct. Sit can be stated
positively that Minister Woodford has
received no OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES from
Secretary Sherman or any other gov
eminent officer since he sailed for
Europe. His call was either one of
courtesy to introduce himself formally
to the new Spanish administration or
to lay before it some matter not fully
outlined in his talk with the Duke of
Tetuan. He bore no letter from Sec
rotary Sherman and 1t can be stated
authoritatively that it is the policy of
the administration to let the new Span
ish cabinet become settled in Office and
not to hastily press 1t to act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
CONDENSED DISPATCHER.

Lieutenant General Barker of the Brit
ish army. paid a visit to the post at West
Point, Tuesday. A salute was fired and
he was shown through the various de-
partments by Col. Ernst. In the after
noon. there was grand review Of the
cadets in his honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06

Charlie Chang, one Of Rockland's
laundrymen, has gone to Hong Kong.
China, where he will spend the winter
with his family. He is said to have ac-
cumulated a comfortable fortune since
he established there, II or Is years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, Oct. 5.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Wednesday:
Fair weather; warmer during the dav.
southweSterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
COL. r. W. souLE Of AUGUSTA.
Appointed Commercial Agent at OriIIia, Can
ada, by the President.

Washington, d. c.. Oct 5.-Presideni
Mckinley has ordered the appointment
of Col. +. w. Soule of Augusta, Me.
as commercial agent at Orillia, Canada
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06

The Montgomery Guards of Portland,
ohsarvad their 25th anniversary by a
field day at Long Island, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06

Have you earache. toothache. sore
throat, pains or swellings of any sort? n
few applications OF DIR. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil will bring relief almost instantly.
mon, wed. fri&wky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Washington Hall Of
Bangor, celebrated the seth anniver-
sary of their marriage, Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
HENRY A. HEATH.
Fire, Plate Glass, Life and Accident
Insurance Agent,
1oi Water Street. AUGUSTA, MAINE.
Homer R. Dill.

"I1Cen0od
Il A x I ID E R MIS- IT.
GARDINER, MAINE
Birds. Animals and Fish preserved and
mounted. Game heads speciality. All
kinds of fur skins tanned. Fur rugs
made to order. All work guaranteed
moth proof. Write for price list.
sept17, eod3mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
ANsEL w.

race record over half mile track
2.20 Ia.
For sale after his race at the Augusta
Driving Park, Thursday, Oct. 7th.
C. A. JONES, Powers, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06
Shadow Of Herself
Stomach Was Too Weak
to Retain Food
A Complete Cure Effected by
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Now Enjoying the Best Of Hoalth,
With Digestion Perfect.

ROW Enjoying the Best OF HoaIths
With Digestion Perfect.
"My mother was subject to sick head
aches and indigestion for over a year.
She was unable to stand for any length
of time, and was obliged to stay in dark
room as she could not bear the light. She
had no appetite whatever and her stomach
was SO weak she could not retain what
food she did eat. She also had severe
pains in her head. She suffered so much
that she became but the shadow of her.
self. One day happened to read tes-
timonial about Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
Sounded So Truthful
I persuaded her to try this medicine.
Before finishing the first bottle there was
an Improvement in her condition. She no
longer threw up her food and her head
ache was not as severe. She took in all
four bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla and
several boxes of Hoods Pills and regaincd
her weight. She is now enjoying the best
of health. Her digestion is good and she
can eat almost anything she wishes. She
is AZ years old and says she feels as we'll
as when she was 16. Hoods Sarsaparilla
made a complete cure in her case"
Miss MARY MAscARIE, Ironton, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Prepared only by C. I. Hood & Co.. Lowell, Mass.
Al,. n:1le the best family cathartic,
HOW lAAS easy to operate. 26c.