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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
SUICIDE AT liNNEUS.
Aged Noah Crane. While Deranged, Ends His
Life by Hanging.

Linneus. March 2i.-The people of Lin
neus were thrown into quite Il state OF
excitement when it was announced, early
Tuesday morning, that Noah Crane. an
old and well-known citizen of this town,
had hung himself.
He got up at daylight went out as
usual, to his stable. taking a barrel ana
a rope from the house. He tied d moose
in the rope. placing the knot under his
ear. and swung himself from the barrel
on which he stood into eternity.
AS he did not return 4dr. Bither, a
neighbor. went into his stable and found
him in the loft hanging by the neck, his
feet just touching the straw He cut
him down at once. but he was dead. Dr.
Boyd was called and empaneled IA cor
oner's jury.
war of the Rebellion. and was a pen
sioner. He has of late seen much trou-
BILE and had showed some signs of de-
rangement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
NEGLECTED TO SETTLE.
Hence J. W. MilIer's Second Visit to North
Arson Was in Officers Company.

North Arson, March 24.-(SpeciaD.-
One ]. w. Miller, has been in town.
several days, putting numbers on doors
in the village. While here he boarded
a part of the time at the Paine House
and part OF the time at q Mrs. Cas-
wells. He also had some advertising
done in the local paper. When he had
canvassed the town, he left for other
fields, neglecting to pay his boart,
bills and advertising bills. Complaint
was made, and, yesterday, Deputy
Sheriff Harding brought Miller over
from Kingfield. Miller claims Athat he
intends to pay the bills. 1t is under
stood that if he pays up, no attempt
at prosecution will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
Congressional Notes.

The Senate committe on appropriations,
Wednesday. ordered the agriculture APP
preparation bill reported just as 1t re-
Gently passed the House and as 1t was
sent to the President near the close of
the last session. There is little pvoba-
bility of any other appropriation bill be-
ing reported, this week
President Dwight of Yale college, and
ing united in a protest against the action
of the ways and means committee IN
placing books and scientific apparatus
for educational institutions on the duti-
able list, after having been free for many
years. and strong protests having been
received from other educational centers.
at Wednesdays meeting Of the Republi-
can members OF the committee the para
graph relating to these articles was
changed so as to permit books and scien-
tific apparatus, charts and chemicals,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
ENGLAND MUcH DISAPPOINTED
At the Action Of Our Senate on the General
Arbitration Treaty.

London. March 2f.-The Westminster
Gazette thinks the Senate's action on the
arbitration treaty very disappointing and
disconcerting the result of all the efforts
Secretary Oney and Lord Salisbury. The
anti-English feeling underlying the ac-
ton of the Senate, the paper adds. is the
most unpleasant aspect of the matter.
The Pail Mall Gazette says that merely
to please sensational jingoism and self
Importance the promising plan has been
wrecked. In conclusion the Gazette says:
We firmly believe that Americans gen.
orally will be more thoroughly ashamed
of their Senate than they ordinarily are,
which is saying good DEAL
The st. James GaZett, in a leading edi-
torial article upon the action of the United
States Senate in adopting the amend
ments to the arhitratfoil treaty. reported
by the foreign relations committee, says:
The unanimous vote of the Senate has
wrecked the arbitration treaty. and this
should be warning to the premature
philanthropists on this side. The sena-
tors carried their point with a refinement
of the pettitoggers cunning, which en-
ables them to express friendship for the
principle of arbitration. while they
smother the treaty with amendments
which make il ridiculous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
ROOFING SWINDLERS.
Two Men Caught a. Hudson. Mass., and Pay
Dearly to Escape.

Hudson, Mass. March 24.-Two men
appeared in town, today, by the names
of Brown and Washburn, representing
themselves to be firm located on
Pearl street, Boston, and manufacture
ers Of a new kind of roofing. They
succeeded in getting contract for
roofing the house of Herbert T. Whit
taker. After they had completed their
work Whitaker examined the roofing
and found that it was only common
tar. He had the men arrested for
Misrepresentation, and as they agreed
to pay $50 and all the costs if they
were let go, he allowed them to be dis
charged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
BoTHERsOMs TOWN ORDERS.
The Town Of Greenfield in Trouble Over Illeq
ally Issued Documents.

Bangor, March 2i.-The Commercial,
says:
The citizens of Greenfield are all astir
| over the peculiar and somewhat inter
esting complications which have arisen
in town affairs. Nothing of the like
has been known before and the citizens
have done little less for the past two
weeks, but discuss it and consult law
yers.
The cause is certain town orders held
by different individuals. on which the
town has been paying interest. The
orders We're given by the selectmen to
retire others on which the town paid {.
higher rate Of interest.
The sum is about $1,000 and the money
was hired and used in cancelling the
towns obligations incurred in time of the
war. The first orders naturally bore a
ana interest rates were reduced, the town
fathers found that they could make a
saving by the payment of the Old orders
with money hired at a lesser rate They
approached the holders OF the orders and
stated the situation. proposing to issue
new orders and taiee up the old ones
which was readily agreed to. This plan
met with no opposition whatever and all
parties We're well satisfied. but it was not
carried out in strict accordance with the
law. TIE selectmen failed to have a
vote of the town taken to authorize the
transaction. and as 2 result. the holders
of the orders have now found that the
town is under no legal obligation to pay
them.
The matter comes up just now because
of the refusal Of the selectmen of the
town to pay an order presented some time
ago, and of their statement that they
were not legally authorized to do so.
No one questions the moral obligation
of the town in the matter in any way.
but there IS quite "A question whether tn a
citizens will vote at the annual election
to be held. next Monday. to pay the
amount due on the orders or to refuse to
do. so. In the event of the latter action
being taken, it is said that there is good
proba bility that an interesting law suit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
TURKEYS wARllkE MOVES.
Squadron Proceeds to Smyrna and SaIoniea
Calling Out Reserves.

ish squadron, consisting of three
armored frigates Of 5000 tons and 10
guns each, one iron-clad corvette of
1000 tons and five guns. one river gun
boat one cruiser, three torpedo boats
and two torpedo destroyers. which has
been lying at GallipoM Tor the past few
days awaiting orders. has been ordered
to proceed to Smyrna and Saloncia.
The Sultan issued an trade, this
morning, summof1ing into active SER
vice "A battalions of the reserves of the
second army corps and the whole Of
the contingent of 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
TAME SPARRING.
Portland Has a Very Weak
Exhibition Of PugiIism.
Young Man careIessIy NegIects to
Settle Bills at North Arson.
Prospects Good Tor Early Start Of Pulp and
Paper Nit. Scion.

Portland, March 24.-In City hall, to-
night, there was sparring exhibition
OF some interest. Billy Quinn of Port
land, spared Joseph Soule of Deering,
IN an even match. Ed. Joyce of Port
land, had rather the best of it over
Billy Maloney of Lewiston. VIM. Con-
nors of Portland, was too much for
Dennis McGovern of Portland Then
George Godfred of Boston, spared
eight rounds with Dick O'Brien of
Lewiston. This was not exciting, hon
ors being easy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
RICHMOND.
Presentation 10 Rev. and Mrs. Read--Death Of
Mrs. C. A. Davis-lce Weakening.

Richmond March 24.-(SpeciaD.-
About So members of the Universalist
parish surprised Rev. and Mrs. E. A.
Read at their residence on Front street
Wednesday evening, where a very
social time was enjoyed and in behalf
OF the friends present, M. p. Milliken
presented Mr.. Read with silk hat
Mrs. Read was presented with a silver
cake basket. and Miss Read was the
recipient of a silver napkin ring. The
church choir rendered several selec-
tons and Mrs. Read gave a recital
The evening passed very pleasantly
the party breaking up at about II
o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs. Read have made
many friends during their brief resi-
dence in town and all . will Join in
wishing them the greatest possible sue
cess in their labors here.
Caroline A. Davis, widow of Cant
Isaac p. Davis, died after a long ILL.,
ness at the home of David C. Ames on
Pleasant street, Tuesday afternoon
Her age was "A years. The remains
will be taken to Haverhill, Mass, for
interment.
The funeral services of the late Mary
"A. AleAaHoeI were nelu at the mouse.
Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. James
Nixon of the Methodist church Off
ciating.
There will he a Whistling party at
the Congregational chapel, Thursday
evening.
Police Sergeant Flynn of Boston,
who assisted in picking up the late
James NJ. Hagar at the time of his ac-
cident in that city, was in town, Tues
day.
A number of local bloods took in the
shore dinner at Hardings, Tuesday
evening.
The ice in the Kennebec shows signs
of weakening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
Mr. Thomas W. Wade of the firm o

Mr. Thomas w. Wade of the firm OF
wade & Dunton, carriage makers.
Lewiston, died at $50 Al NJ. Wednes-
day, from Bright's disease of the kid
neys. after an illness of several months.
He was 81 years old, and leaves a
widow. who was Miss Irene Huntoon
before her marriage. Mr.. Wade has
been in the present business II years.
He formerly lived in Boston, and at
one time in New York. He was a man
of energy. and together with his part
ner, Mr.. E. L. Dunton, has built up =
large business on Park street.-Lewis-
ton Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
MERCHANTMEN SHUT OUT.
Two Peaceable English Vessels Not Alewel
to Enter Canea Harder.

Canea, March 24-The foreign adj
mirals have forbidden the entrance Of
two British merchant vessels which
started for Crete before the blockade
was proclaimed for the purpose of TAX
ing Oh cargoes of oil. The two ships
have protested against the action Of
the admirals.
The proclamation announcing the
blockade of the ports of Crete declares
that any Greek vessel coming within
the limits of the blockade will be fired
upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
Hunter Leads for Kentucky senatorship.

Frankfort, Ky. March 24.-The first
joint ballot for United States senator was
taken, at 1920 today, and resulted in no
election. The vote was: Hunter, 81;
Blackburn, 49; Davie, II; Stone, /.
Hunter gained one vote--that of Stout.
Gold Democrat Stout was Missed by the
Democrats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
Greek Provision Steamer Missing.

Athens, March A.-Considerable anx.
iety is felt here for the safety of the
Greek steamer Hera. which started for
Crete on March 10. with a cargo OF
provisions for the Greek troops in the
island and has not yet returned. In
board the steamer were the President
OF the Chamber of Deputies and a
number of other prominet persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25

In the superior civil court al Lawrence
Mass. Wednesday, the case of Evans VS..
OConnor was resumed. Judge Lilley of
Lowell. was on the bench. Charles EARLY
the plaintiff, alleges THAT Maurice OCon-
nor alienated his wifes affections and
he has sued for $4,000. O'Connor is a
parties concerned live. The case opened,
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
AFTER rs YEARS SERVICE
Station Agent Farnham, Kennebunk, Retires
Succeeded by G. L. Allen.

Kennebunk, March 24.-George c. Farm
ham, station agent for the Western divi-
sion of the Boston & Maine, has rendered
having served in that capacity for just
% years. G. l.. Allen, transferred from
the Northern division, will fill the va
canpV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
Rushing Through Greater New York Charter.

Albany. n Y. March 24.-The Senate
has ordered the New York charter to a
third reading, without amendment. just
as it passed the Assembly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
Hon. G C. Wing the Highest Bidder.

Auburn, March 2-Hon. George c.
Wing of Auburn. was the highest bidder
for the $4,000 AndroscogSin county bond
issue. his bid being 104.S9A. There were
is bids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
Home investments.

Portland g. Ogdensburg Stock.
West End Street Railway As.
Mousam Water Company IS (Kcnnc.
bunk, Me-
Rockland Water Company SIS.
Bangor < ArOostoOk SIS.
And ether desirable securities Tor
sale by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
FAIR AND COLDER.

Boston. March 24.-Local forecast for
Thursday: Fair; slightly colder.
Thursday night; westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
MASON &:MERR|LL, Bankers,
SO Exchange St., Portland, Ne.
TITS A FACT that we make the lowest

prices on our goods in the State OF Maine.
We buy them in large quantities direct OF
the manufacturers, this insurinS not only
the lowest prices, but absolutely fresh
GENUINE goods. The goods are the
very best, the prices are money savers to
YOU No argument can overcome facts
and figures: Our Reg.
ri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25

Not space enough TO give a tenth part
of the list OF goods we cut. Anything you
prices. A whole drug store full. Pills and
Plasters can be sent by mail. Can you
afford not to trade with us?
II. Il. CLEARWATER, EtaIloyyeII.
Registered Apothecary, 152 Water ST.,
Sundays, . to 1899 a. M; $50 to I p. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
AUGUSTA, MAINE. THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH g. 1897
MONEY TO LOAN,

LARGE OR SMALL SUMS,
ANY KIND PERSONAL PROPERTY,
NO PUBLICITY.
FAY 1T BACK IN INSTALLMENTS.
COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY
N9 WATER STREET, AUGUSTA, ME.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25
S spring
ST sisy ~i Sy th nsi i%- Medicine

pure condition of the blood after win
ter's hearty foods, and breathing viii
ated air in home, office, schoolroom
or shop. When weak, thin or impure,
the blood cannot nourish the body as
it should. The demand for cleansing
and invigorating is grandly met by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which gives the
blood just the quality and vitality need
ed to maintain health, properly digest
food, build up and steady the nerves
and overcome that tired feeling. 1t is
the ideal Spring Medicine. Get only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-25

such as are not published or made IN the
United States. expressly imported in good
faith BY and for the use of any regularly
established Incorporated university, coli
lege or academy, to enter free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-26
ASHLAND.
Prospect of Bank-Coiiege Matters
Personal.


ASHLAND, VA, March 25.-(Spe-
cial.)-One of our citizens is in receipt
Of a letter from a western capitalist,
who is DESTROYS Of locating in this sec
ton. with a view Of establishing a bank.
What will come out of IL cannot yet be
told, but there is a prospect, at ieast of
having a financial institution in this
town.
The public debate of the Washington
literary Society. of Randolph Macon, will
take pace on Friday. April 9Th, in the
chapel hall President II. OBJ. Cooper,
of Virginia will preside. with f. 3.
Jones. first vice-president and u. Sy-
denstricker, second vice-president. r.
RAYMOND Hi, OF West Virginia, will be
the orator. Subject. present; It's De-
mands."
The debate-question will be: Resolved,
That co-education should be adopted in
the colleges and universities of the
United States" The speakers VIII be;
Afnrrnative-L. Ii. Farley, OF Virginia
F. b. Fitzpatrick, of Virginia. Negative
w. p. Colonna. of Virginia, and w. J..
Jones. Of Virginia. The marshals Sc
Iected are: f. X. O'Dell Of New York
w. H. Frost and w. b. Gates.
The Franklin Literary Society will hold
It's debate on April Both
The Wake-Forest ball team will meet
the Randolph Macon men here Satur-
day afternoon at AIS. This will be the
hrst game OF the season here.
The Ashland School Board met this
afternoon, and passed upon several ac-
counts II also paid off the teachers
for tho past month.
The protracted meeting which has been
going on at Duncan Memorial Methodist
Episcopal chapel closed last night
There were a number Of conversions. The
exercises were conducted by Rev. Dr.
w r. Judkins and John A. Kern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-26
4 Pbystcian,s Great Crime.

The Memphis Commercial-Appe In
leading editorial commenting on the CON
vction Of DR.. W. Fl. Lpscomb, at ScooDa,
Miss. of murder In the first degree, ana
his sentence to death, says:
"Dr. Lipscomb was far advanced IN
wears. His head was covered with the
SHOWS that never melt He had lived long
in a quiet, Christian community, beloved
by his friends, respected by his neigh
bors. He had been the trusted physician
Of the best people in his neighDorhood'
and the announcement that he had turn
ed out a murderer of the vilest type was
shocking. OF his guilt there can be no
doubt. The jury was intelligent and inn
partial The evidence was conclusive. HIS
guilt was established beyond peradven-
ture He had given a capsule under sus-
picious circumstances TO a man who de-
clared in his dying moments that the
doctor had intended 10 kill him, and had
given him poison In order to secure the
insurance money on his life. The policy
was made out in favor of a local mer-
chant who is supposed TO have been i'm
plicated in the crime. Nor was this an
isolated case. Mysterious, deaths had oc-
CURED throughout the neighborhood. and
IN every instance the victims were In
sured in favor Of some one in no way
related TO them. what aroused the sus-
picions of the insurance companies was
the ease of a lady who, when notified
that the premiums on her life-insurance
had not been paid, replied that she did
not know that her life had been insured.
It was then discovered that a policy had
been taken out on her life in favor Of the
same merchant and that Dr. Lipscomb
had made out the certificate Of her ply
steal condition. A great many deaths
have occurred and a great deal of in
surance money has been collected, and 1t
is almost certain that an unholy con-
federation exists in that community. Of
which, the veteran and vllainous Dr.
Lipscomb is only a small part
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-26

several weeks Farmers are stretching
every trace they can now. seeding their
oats. as the wet weather has prevented
them from doing so up 10 this time.
NEARLY DROWNED.
There came very near being a drown
ing short time since at Warren. Dr.
c. L. Wingncld. one OF the Oldest ana
best-known physicians IN this section oil
the country. who lives at Warren, was
on HIS way home from the Buckingham
side. While crossing the ferry and sit
ting In his saddle. his horse, from some
cause, began TO back until the hind-feet
stepped over the end OF the ferry
boat. and the animal fell backward INTO
the river. falling on the Doctor IN deep
water. The horse soon recovered nm
self and swan ashore but the Doctor,
having on a heavy overcoat, was Valniy
struggling against the weight OF the
water his coat carried and would have
been drowned certainly but FOR the
timely help Of Mr.. Henry Tapscott inc
ferryman. who plunged into inc river
and rescued him.
Mr.. G. Mason billiard. OF Norfolk. who
has been here. al his old home seVeiai
DAYS. visiting and taking his annual
sprlng hunt. left this afternoon TOT MS
seaside home.
Rumor says we are 10 nave III inc
very near future n marriage in our com
munity. which viii be a grand ana Diii-
liant affair. Extensive preparations ior
the same are said 10 be In progress.
MEASLES.
Measles prevail 60 large extent in
Fluvanna county, few miles below our
town and was the cause OF the closing
of the public schools near Rev Mr.. FOX
tho last week. A few cases have been
reported near here. in Albemarle, but
so far. the disease has not affected our
graded schools
Dr. ]. y. Blair, our dentist, has gone
10 buckingham Courthouse to spend
several days.
We do not hear much more about hoB-
cholera now. and suppose it has most
~ died out. -,
The valley people have recently been
driving a large number OF horses through
here. on their way to counties east ana
southeast of us. They have stripped s4l
that country Of young cattle and surplus
cows and steers, taking them over lhe
mountains 10 feed and Craze