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The herald., 1897-05-09
HENEY'S MORTGAGES
HAVE CERTAINLY BEEN SOLD TO
SOMEBODY
The One Thing Certain in the Case is
That Some or All Have Lied
Outrageously

CARSON, New, May S.-When the
Heney mortgage case opened for argu-
ment this morning, United States Dis
trict Attorney Jones asserted that he
had proof of a conspiracy on the part
Of the defendants to dispose of mort
cages clandestinely in San Francisco,
and that the alleged sale of Collins
mortgage for $3.50 was but a subter
fuge, the correct date of the sale being
subsequent to that sworn to by Coffin.
and the amount of the sale $3.50. The
difference between the deception and the
true selling price was divided among
the conspirators. Plans were being laid
that the mortgages would be sold to
friends of the attorneys for so low
figure that their fees and nothing else
could be realized from them. This was
for the purpose Of defrauding Heney
and also the government out of the fine.
The district attorney also stated that
he would forward witnesses for the
purpose of proving that Attorney Cof-
fin had recently written to certain par
ties in San Francisco and admitted that
Mrs. Heney was interested in the out
come of this litigation; also that, con-
trary to their testimony this week, she
was entitled to a portion of the receipts
from the sale of the mortgages accord
ing to an agreement when the trans
fers were made. The government will
not alone rely on letters in this regard,
but will produce parties who received
the story from Coffin's own lips.
The judge held the case open for fur
ther testimony, saying at the same
time: II am glad that something has
developed, as it gives me an opportu-
nifty TO ascertain portion of the truth
in this case. I want to get down to
some point where it will not be one man
saying one thing and another something
else So far / have seen nothing but
a labyrinth Of contradictions"
Coffin produced check in court today
for $1478.35, Notwithstanding that he
supports his statement that the mort
cages sold for $175O, and he agreed to
produce every cent realized in court
The judge says he will investigate
this matter later
Among those witnesses for the de-
fendant who have been strenuously
cotradicted by the government Witness
es are District Attorney MCGOWAN and
Sheriff Kinney Of this county.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Hates to Let Go

OMAHA, May Son the Goth of April an
election was held under the new charter
passed by the late legislature, and Colonel
Frank B. Moores. Republican, was elected.
w. j. Broach, Republican, incumbent, has
made up his mind that he will not relin-
quish his office. Monday is the time fixed
by law for the new mayor to takd his
office, but Broach has declared that he will
prevent this. In his official capacity,
Broach is head of the police force and he
will use the police to aid in his plans
Colonel Moore's plans are not made public.
The herald., 1897-05-09
OAKLAND RACES
ON THE DIAMOND
Winners of Yesterdays National
League Games

Winners of Yesterdays National
League Games
LOUISVILLE, May S.-The Browns
played like champions today, and the
Colonels were beaten at Svery point.
Score:
ST. Louis 4, base hits 12, errors 0.
Louisville 2, base hits 2.arrors a.
Observation-Disclosures and DIcFar-
land; Herman and Dexter.
Umpire-Sheridan.
PITTSBURG, May S.--The Pirates
closed the series of three defeats for the
Reds today with a fine exhibition. Ely's
remarkable home run in the second in
ming, when the bases were full took the
heart out of the visitors Attendance,
640o. Score:
Pittsburg .. base hits u, errors 1.
Cincinnati l. base hits S, errors 2.
Observation-Disclosures and Merritt; Dam
mann and Schriver
Umpire-McDermott
PHILADELPHIA, May S.-The Phil
Hes We're defeated for the third success
I've time by the Baltimores this after
noon. Taylor pitched fine game, but
the errors of the men behind him more
than nullified his good work. Score:
Baltimore 4, base nits 6, errors O.
Philadelphia 2, base hits g. errors a.
Batteries--Hoffer and Clark; TAYLOR
and Boyle.
Umpire-Lynch.
NEW YORK, May S.--"Roaring Bill'
Kennedy was mainly responsible for
New York's victory today in the final
game of the series between the New
York representatives. He was wild and
made two costly errors. Score:
New York 9, base hits IS, errors ..
Brooklyn 8, base hits g. errors 9.
Batteries-Rusie and Warner; Ken
nedy and Grim.
Unpire--Emslie.
CLEVELAND, May S.-Chicago had
much the better of todays game until
the ninth inning when the Indians made
The herald., 1897-05-09
AMATEUR ATHLETICS
The Pacific Association Is to Be
keorganized

1ue Z Edc1uC ASSOC1dI1Ou AS W 0s
keorganized
SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-The Pa
cific Amateur Athletic Association
seems to be absolutely doomed The
withdrawal of several prominent club.
weakened it to the very foundation, but
as long as the opposing organization
was formed, the original league clubs
might have continued to exist, even II
distressed.
The first steps for the organization OF
new association originated with How
ard Taylor of the Olympic Club. Today
communications will be forwarded to
the Fresno Athletic Club, the Stockton
Athletic Club, the Los Angeles Athletic
Club, the Acme Athletic Club and the
Olympic Club, which is represented by
Taylor himself.
The Pacific Association convenes or
the 18th of May. Taylor will call q
meeting of representatives from the Sc
ceded clubs for the purpose of organiza-
ton a few days before what is left of the
old association meets.
The association. if formed, will prob.
ably be known as the California Ath.
letc Association
CALIFORNIA OARSMEN
SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-Loca
oarsmen are prepared to make this sea.
son an active one. The Southern Pacific
Railroad Company has started the bal
rolling by making an offer, which has
been accepted, to hold a regatta at E
Campo on June Goth. The only queS-
tion is as to the sanction. 1t is not likely
that the Pacific Athletic Association will
refuse the sanction, as it needs all the
strength it can get at this time. If re-
fused sanction, there is no doubt that
the rowing clubs will secede and form
the much-talked-of rowing associa ton.
AS valuable prizes as the regatta COM
mittee will allow will be given by the
railroad people.
1t is the intention of the people Of Oak
4th or 5th, and to hold a regatta at that
time. S. J. Pembroke, of the Alamedas,
is trying to have it made the champion
ship regatta of the Pacific Athletic As
sociation. The two events at Ell Campo
and Oakland will come off well togther.
OFF HIS FEED
LEEDS, Eng, May Sat the Leeds
Athletic club sports today Fitzpatrick
the American runner started from the
scratch in half-milc handicap, but it
was evident he was out oe training, as
he did not set within fift,- yards of Pot
ter, who. with fifty yards start, won
in 2:14 AS.
MANCHESTER, England, May s.
At Rochedale today Bacon beat Cross
land by twenty yards in ten-mile run
for purse of G2O0 Time, SO minutes 2S
seconds.
COLLEGE ATHLETES
SAN FRANCISCO, May S.--The ath-
letes who fly the blue and gold of the
University of California secured their
third victory over StanfcSd this season
by winning the intercollegiate tennis
championship today. In addition they
now hold the baseball and track cham
pionship for the year, and affirm that
they will use every endeavor to win
the last of the series, the football game
in November.
The tennis consisted of five out OF
nine matches, and of these the Califor-
mia men secured two in doubles and
three in singles, Stanford in the mean.
time scoring in but three matches of
singles. The ninth game. not being re-
quired to decide the championship, was
not played
The herald., 1897-05-09
International Tennis

NEW YORK, May S.-George Stand
ing, Americas professional racquet
champion, has signed the articles Of
agreement for series of matches with
Peter Latham, the English champion.
The date of the first match was fixed for
October 16 at the Princess club, London.
The second match will be played in the
New York court early in December. Th-
stakes are probably the highest ever
played for at this game, namely, $4,000 n
side for each match or total of $40, ,OQ0
The herald., 1897-05-09
A Florida shortars

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, May s.-A
legislative investigating committee to.
day reported Z shortage Of $50. 900 in ac-
counts Of State Treasurer Collins and re-
quested his impeachment and immedi-
ate retirement from office. The funds
were lost through the failure Of the Mer-
chants National bank Of Ocala. Col
Inns is accused Of having made deposits
there long after the stability Of the bank
had been questioned.
The herald., 1897-05-09

end speedy transmission Of messagea
between the islands. decided to estab-
lish homing stations at the different
islands. where pigeons will be housed.
The young birds Will be trained for the
carrier service.
The homing service will be OF great
value to the islands from commercial
standpoint. The agents of sugar YES
sells waiting for cargoes will be greatly
benefited, as the movements Of vessels
at other islands can be easily ascer-
tanned
The herald., 1897-05-09
a rally and pounded out three runs.

a rally and pounded out three runs.
Score:
Cleveland Z, base hits 1s, errors 5.
Chicago 6, base hits 10. errors l.
Batteriee-wilson and thinner; Cal.
lahan and Anson.
Umpire-McDonald.
BOSTON. May S.-Klobdanz was wild
as a hawk today and practically pre-
sented the game to the Senators during
the first five innings. Score:
Washington 10, base hits s, errors Q.
Boston 9, base hits 8, errors 1.
Batteries-King, German and Farrell;
Klobdanz, Lewis and Camel.
Umpire-Hurst.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Homestead Lands

WASHINGTON, May S.-Instructions
have been issued by Commissioner Of
the General Land Office Hermann to the
registers and receivers Of the various
United States land offices, under the
provisions Of section 6, act of June TO-,
1896, which provides that homestead
settlers on all ceded Indian reservation
be and are hereby granted an extension
of one year in which to make the pay
ments now provided by law. These
The herald., 1897-05-09
MGR. DEL VAL
Prefers to Express Opinions Without
Journalistic Assistance


MONTREAL. Que, May S.-The fol-
lowing communication. dated Ottawa.
May T. and signed by the private secre-
tary to Mgr Merry der Val, has been
received by Hon. Joseph Royal, editor
in chief of La Minerve:
His excelency, the apostolic delegate,
charges me to say praying that you
may publish this dispatch in your pa
per, that he has read the dispatches in
lie Soliel, and he does not accept the
responsibility of the declarations made
in them. When his excellency has an
opinion to express on any question he
will endeavor to DO it himself. All his
excellency wishes to say for the present
is that in an election where the ques-
tions involved are of purely admin
istrative character, each one is at lib
erty to vote for the candidate he pre-
fers.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Will Knock Them Out Tomorrow

See Bartletts special bargains in second
hand pianos that have been taken for sale
for customers who have purchased new
upright Kimball pianos during the recent
alteration sale. All of these instruments
must be sold tomorrow. It's a chance to
secure good piano for less than 10 cents
day. Look up the advertisement in For
Sale Miscellaneous" column in this issue
The herald., 1897-05-09
Both Bows Drowned

SALT LAKE. May s.-Two sons Of H.
Pearson, engineer of the Deseret News
olSce. aged and II years. lost their lives
this afternoon in City creek canyon, two
miles above the city. The younger boy
fell into the stream. His brother jumped
in to rescue him and both were drowned.
The herald., 1897-05-09
A Strange Trip

WASHINGTON. May S.-Minister Bar
rett has informed the department of state
that the king of Siam has appointed the
queen to act as regent during his alb
sence, assisted by a council of regency, a
step unprecedented under the present dy-
nasty. This was done March 21st in solemn
assembly at the royal palace in the pres
ence of the princes. noblemen, officials the
diplomatic and consular corps.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Ordered Home

WASHINGTON. May s.-The little
steamer Pinta. which has served for
many years as a gunboat in Alaskan
waters, has been ordered home to Mare
Island. She has outlived her usefulness
and to ensure her safe voyage down
the coast the Alert has been ordered
from San Francisco to Sitka to convoy
the Pinta.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Another Bee Libel

SACRAMENTO. May S.-George w.
Mcmillan, an employe of the Sunday
News, today entered suit against the
publishers Of the Bee for $4,000 for al
legged libel. The plaintiff was charged
with working up blackmailing schemes
for the News.
The herald., 1897-05-09
He Told Tales

SAN FRANCISCO. May S-John c.
Benton. formerly a special employe of the
treasury department. has been dismissed
from the service. The official reason for
Benton's decapitation is given out merely
as 'inefficiency," but the real cause for his,
discharge is said to be that he divulged
government secrets.
The herald., 1897-05-09

omees have been especially directed to
inform all parties applying to make
proof and payment for such lands Of the
provisions Of the homestead act before
acting on their applications.
The herald., 1897-05-09
A millionaire Suicide

CHICAGO, May S.-Kellogg Beach, a
retired capitalist, committed suicide to-
day in bath room of his home by shoot
ing himself in the mouth. Dependency
over Ill health is supposed to have been
the cause. Beach was q graduate Of
West Point. His fortune is estimated
at 81, 500, ,OO0
The herald., 1897-05-09
Oil Stock Booming

NEW YORK. May s-Standard oil stock
ID now at q figure beyond all previous
records. Yesterdays closing price was S07
fiat, but when the market opened today it
Immediately shot up point. In another
half hour 1t had gone two points higher and
at IL o'clock was selling at 81. with Sl1ls
bid. The price rose to 3121a. where it closed
The herald., 1897-05-09
Everyone Can Become Good Singer

Miss Nelson has removed her vocal studio
to the Caledonian hall. over Blanchard &
Fitzgerald's music store, 1191a South Spring
street.
A reception will be given Monday from 2
to 5; special rates to those engaging lessons
then. Music given away as souvenirs.
The herald., 1897-05-09
A Fiendish Crime

PIKEVILLE, Ky, May S.-Some fiend
put poison in Ball creek spring several
miles above here, and as a result five per-
sons died and five more are dying from
drinking water from the spring. There is
no clue to the scoundrel.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Easily DiSbeartened

SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-Julius Ange-
mach, a waiter, committed suicide today
by asphyxiation because he fancied his
| young wife no longer cared for him.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Y toilets

Bouquet of Violets. &c
Bouquet of Violets.. .......... lac
Bouquet of Violets. s............ I8c
Bouquet of Silk and Velvet Vi
olets. 49,. 25c
Bouquet of Muslin and Velvet
Violets. Observation-Disclosures. -. zsc
Imported Muslin and Velvet
Violets, in light shades, per
bunch. ............. 35c
Imported Silk and Velvet Vio-
lets, with leaves, per bunch. 48c
All Silk Violets, one-half gross
in bunch, three shades to
the bunch, only. 75c
Forget-me-nOtS ar............ &C
Palm-leaf aigrettes to take the
place of grasses only. ...... Ioc
Velvet and Muslin Roses. 80. Ioc
Berries in red, green and all
SnaQeS. lZIzC COZ
Silk and Velvet Poppies. 2sc
Fine Muslin Crush Roses. 80. 25c
Sweet Peas, all colors. ....... z5c
Primroses, 6 doz. for. ........ 25c
Rose foliage, with bud, fine
quality. .................. 25c
White Lilacs, only. 25c
Lilies of the Valley. ......... 35c
Violet foliage 35c per bunch and up
Geraniums 35c per bunch and up
Silk and Velvet Crush Roses, 3sc
per bunch
Rose Bouquets, 48c, 7se, S7c and
csc
Imported Rose foliage, large
bunch, SOC
The herald., 1897-05-09
TurbamS
Bernina Braids, six styles to select
from, only soc each, Monday only.
BOllmetS

Special sale Of Bonnets for elderly
ladies', six distinct shapes to pick
from; worth $r.oo each; Monday
for soc.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Flowers

The following tempting "spe-
cials" will be the attraction to.
morrow:
The herald., 1897-05-09
Ladies' Sailors
Short Back Sailors

Not a millinery store In town that
even pretends to match our short.
back prices; 25c, SOC, Csc and 75c
for the handsomest braids.
See our o8c Panama Short Back
Sailor.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Illusions

For Veilings and Trimmings, ex-
ira good quality, all the late sum-
mer shades, including purple, gera-
mum red and shades of green, per
yard, 25c
All our fancy silk hat braids are
reduced
M11n1h0,oo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-28
IMPERIAL VISITORS.
Emperor Francis Joseph Arrives at ST. Peters
burg on Visit to the Gar

st. Petersburg, April 27.-The impe-
rial train, having on board Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria, Arch Duke
Otto, Count GoluchoWski. the American
minister for foreign affairs and thei:
suites, arrived here, today. The Gar
the grand dukes and the principal
state officials met the Imperial party
at the railroad station where guard
OF honor of the KoX Holm Grenadiers
of which regiment Emperor Francis
Joseph is honorary colonel, was drawn
up on the platform.
After cordial greetings had been ex-
changed, the two Emperors the grand
dukes and the, suites drove to the
4anitchkoff palace, escorted by two
squadrons of cavalry, At the Anitch-
koff palace the Emperors visited the
Dowager Empress Of Russia and
thence went to the winter palace.
heartily cheered by the crowds as
sembled.
On reaching the winter palace, where
Emperor Joseph will be CHARTERED dur
ing his stay here. a salute of 81 guns
was fired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-28
A HORRIBLE DEATH.
Mary Brown Of Mansfield Mass :. Found
Burned to Crisp in House.

Mansfield, Mass. April 27.-Mars
Brown, a single woman. aged about, e
years, who. lived alone, was found
burned to death in her home, carry
this morning. The last time Miss
Brown was seen alive was Sunday. at
about II A NJ. when she was burning
leaves which she had raked up around
her house. Mrs. Mees, passing the
house, early this morning. saw, smoke
issuing from the cellar door and win
dows, and. supposing the house to be
on fire, gave the alarm TO the fire de-
partment
The outer door of the house was open,
and the neighbors upon entering were
shocked to find the body of the OLD
woman burned TO a crisp, lying across
a burned hole in the floor several feet
in diameter The boards We're burned
away and a rafter. partly consumed.
prevented the body from falling into
the cellar The fire had virtually
burned out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-28
MUST SHOW NO FAvoRS.
Canadas Efforts for Preferential Trade With
England Causes Many Protests.

Montreal, April 27.-Considerable
doubt is being expressed as to the
success of the effort of the new Liberal
government to establish preferential
trade with Great Britain. The latter
country has now one of the most
favored nation treaties with Germany,
Belgium and other countries. which eX-
pressly provide that in none of the
colonies of Great Britain shall the
produce of these countries be subject
to higher import than the produce of
the United Kingdom. The action of the
Dominion government in making a re
duction in the duties on goods coming
from Great Britain has accordingly
already brought forth a protest from
these other countries.
The consuls in this city for Belgium,
Germany and Switzerland stated. to-
day, that unless the same rebate al
lowed on British goods was extended at
once to the exports of their countries
they would report the fact to their re-
spectiye governments. which would
make immediate protest to the imperial
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-28

ANOTHER TRAGEDY.
ATTEMPTED Murder and Sui
eide at Lawrence, Mass,
John Moore, Discharged for Drink
ing, Upbraided by Sweetheart.
Shoots Her in Side and Kills Himself Will
Shot Through Heart.

Lawrence, Mass, April 27.-Johr
Moore, mill hand. shot Nellie O'Con-
nor, this evening. and then killed him
self. the tragedy took place at n
corporation boarding house, 461 Canal
street. Miss O'Connor is employed a,
the Washington mills The first heard
of the affair was two shots, and then
woman's screams echoed through the
mouse. Some of the boarders notified
the proprietor, C. A. Day, and he
rushed up stairs to the room. Just as
he reached the door another shot was
flred lie burst in the door, and found
Moore lying on the side of the bed Just
saspins his last. The woman was in
The closet screaming. She was soon
quieted and removed to another room.
to await the arrival of the patrol, as it
was found that she had been wounded
A young man named Kincaid was sent
for the police, and soon found Patrolman
l1oughton at the corner of Essex and
hampshire streets On their way to the
scene the officer turned In a patrol call
and then went to the house. There all
was confusion and excitement and but
little could at first be made out from the
reports. but finally he reached the woman
and got her story.
1t seems that she and Moore had been
intimate for a long time and tonight he
came into her room by the rear window
and told her that he had lost his job at
Phillips & kunhart's mill She began to
upbraid him for drinking by which he
lost his place, and he became enraged
and drawing his revolver fired single
shot, which took effect in her left side
shut herself in. As she did so> he fired
n second shot. but did not hit her
Screaming still she waited trembling with
fear and expecting him to fire again.
Then she heard another shot and "A
9roan. and the door was broken in and
she knew she was saved.
Upon the arrival of the patrol wagon
the OConnor girl was removed to the
hospital where her injuries We're dressed.
An examination of Moore's body showed
that death had been almost instantan-
eous. the bullet entering the body just
reaching the heart. The unfortunate man
had never moved after he fell to the bed,
but lay with his face upturned his hands
outstretched and his feet on the floor.
The weapon, Il 32-calibre revolver, had
been so close to- the body that the dark
outing skirt. undershirt and body We're
all blackened and burned by the powder.
The O'Connor girls corsets We're also
burned.
Mr. Day, the proprietor of the house
said that both of the people had boarded
months and acted like lovers. They had
both been very quiet and had seemed to
think great deal of each other. often
going out for a walk together. Both of
the parties had been drinking quite
heavily ever since Saturday or Monday
and had not been at work during that
time. Monday the overseer sent for
Moore but he did not so in and the next
day he was discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-28
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

BANGOR-ApIil q. arstm City of Ban
gor, insraham Boston. Sid. Sims city
81 Bangor. lBgraham. Boston, Rockland.
Abbott. kGckland; sehs Abbie Willard,
Atwood, Gloucester; Eecta Bailey, Thurs
ten. Vineyard Haven; NJ - Mahoney,
Fickctt New York Ar 18th. mot before
reported, schs Emma N Fox, Hopkins.
New York: Caroline, Cole. Blank.
lard Gilbert. New York
PORTLAND-April q, ar, stm Lauren
tian. tBr), McDougall Liverpool via Hal
fink. Sid. sim Manhattan. Rennett New
York; sch Rosa Mueller Littleiohn. Sui
Ivan for New York. CID schs Addie NJ
Anderson. Taylor. Brunswick. Ga. and
New York; = Blackburn, Ross. Nor
folk: Jacob Reed, Bunker, Belfast and
ST Sin9ons, Ga.
CALAfs-April q. sid, schs Cambridge,
Lynn: Kennedy, Boston; Little
Harwichport: " Thomas. Cambridge
port: S II Sawyer Cambridgepor1.
MACHIAS-April q. ar, sch Pavilion,
Boston.
BATH-Aprl 81. ar. schs Elm city.
Portland John y Paige, Philadelphia.
coal TO Hallowell; Emma, ldttiejoiin.
Portland: O ID Witherel, Boston Sid
schs Estella. Phinney, Washington:
i1sma c Middletown. Baltimore: Cum
berand, Philadelphia; Annie + Nimban.
New York: William Mason PHILADELPHIA.
schs Catalina, Boston; Sadly Antrim,
Boston; Frank O Rich. Bangor: Oregon,
Rockland. Sid, schs Mary Ellen Sandy
Point; Itasca, Scituate; Bertha Il Glover.
New LONDON; l. \ BOardman. New Eta-
ven; Virginia, Sullivan; Mary i CASH
quid, Boston; Diadem Boston: Alice Fox,
Boston: Rather. New York: J NJ Ken
nedy. New York: Forester, Portland;
Samuel w Brown, Portland.