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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-03

Carmel, both this year and last, was
he first Penobscot town to pay the
,ounty tax, and it is not strange it
axes a little pride in the fact.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

matter rest for two or three days and
then make formal application. tie added
that any reasonable bond could be given.
IL is estimated that II the formal demand
is denied writ Of habeas corpus would
be applied for. II this action Is taken
states Attorney Deneen says he will az
once put the Luetgert case on the Calen-
dar for trial again, and 1t is among the
possibilities that the big sausage maker
may again be on trial for his life by the
middle OF next week.
Speaking OF the prospects Of a new trial,
Judge Tuihill said:
If am Of opinion that Luetgert viii
never be tried in a court in this county.
That il question which must be decided
upon when the state gets ready to make
another move. From the wide publicity
however. which the newspapers have Civ
en- the evidence in the case. the marked
attention which IT has attracted in all
parts Of the country ana the frenzied in
terost which the people Of Chicago have
taken In the outcome of the trial, | hard
Iv think that the prosecution can find
twelve men who have not already tried
the accused I'm their own minds and either
acquitted or convicted him. That's the
problem fronting the states Attorney
now. and unless he solves it by producing
the men. OF course, Luetgert viii go free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

enjoy an the rights and privileges that
belong TO my position as professor oil uos-
matte thooiogy.
y also expect that every member or Tue
Board will pledge himself 10 secrecy con,
corning this. my letter. must also auo
that my resignation must be consideicu
on the approval OF our holy father ana l
will notify His Holiness Immediately oil
the letter through Cardinal Stcinhu-
ber
(Signed) Jos. SCHROEDER
Washington. ID. c.. oct p. 1884,
One other important document which
has figured In the case Is letter from
Cardinal Steinhuber, dated at Rome
September lS 1897 10 Is as follows:
This morning ] had an opportunity TO
speak with our Holy Father When J re-
marked tb1t Won caused the removal OF
Mgr. Keanc. from the post OF rector
the Holy Father interrupted me. saying,
Ma otesto non @ vero. non anato vero.'
(But that il is not true, II is not true AT
alb
"Fntirely Of his own accord the Holy
Father then expressed his views relative
to the ouestion you have proposed To me,
his views coinciding exactly with mihe as
expresscd 10 YOU. lie says YOU must nj
Ies,.o until il becomes clear who your
successor will be. n it be at an likely
that a suitable substitute can be found.
I'm a word the Holy Father is opposed
10 your hasty departure and desires TO
know clearly beforehand what the con-
sequences of such "a step would be-
As Cardinal Stelnhuber's letter was not
an official one. enquiry was made direct
TO the vatican and i'm response to THIS Il
cablegram was received by Mgr Mar
tineui the Papal delegate on Sunday SUD
stanually as follows:
"The Holy Father himself advised Mgr
Schroeder not 10 send him his resls-
nation as professor Of the university
II seems that members Of the Board
want TO force him TO do so. Your EN-
cellency may in a delicate way eau tneir
attention TO the improperly Of such a
measure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

WASHINGTON oct. 22-The session
to-day Of the supreme Council of the
Southern jurisdiction OF ancient ana ac-
cepted order OF Scottish Rite was devoted
90 a continuation of the work OF revising
thc statutes. The SupIeni" Council
passed favorably upon tho following
nominations for membership IN the thirty
third degree.
Florda-William Stratton Ware Lipp-
man OttensOs. Ocala, Oln Seymour
Wright.
Georgia-Alphus Butts simmons
South Carolna-AieNander Stephens.
Thomas. William Hudson Prioteu
Virginia-Fran Taylor sutton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
HE WAS DETERMINED TO DIE
A Daughters Disgrace DetbrOneS Her
Fathers Reason.
TRIED THREE METHODS OF SUICIDE.
First by Drowning, Then by Cutting His
Throat, and Lastly aud Successfully
by shooting Himself--Had
Disappeared from Home.

DANVILLE. VA, oct. 2-Special.-In-
formation reached Danvillo early this
morning Of the suicide Of John W. Har-
raway. aged sixty years. a merchant and
farmer Of the Rlnggold vicinity, Pittsyl-
yania county
on Wednesday ne disappeared from his
home. and was tracked to the edge OF the
Dan river. which passes his place about
a mile distant. Here the trail was lost.
ana nothing was seen OF Harraway until
Thursday night. when he returned 10
his home. and without entering tho house,
blew his brains out with a pistol
Evidence points to his having tried first
to drown himself, and then TO cut his
throat before resortlng 20 tho pistol
Domestic troubles. in consequence Of the
disgrace Of his elghteen-year-old daugh-
ter. account for the act.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
CHATHAM, VA, oct. 22-spcclal.-J.
W. Harraway. the prosecutor in the case
va NAA' 'NAliANANN NNfhlAA NNAANrA W H.
Cardwell. for criminal assault and the
father of the young lady upon whom IL
Is charged Cardwell made the assault.
committed suicide at his home In this
county some time last hight
II is said that a son of Harraway heard
some one in an apple tree near the house
and started toward the tree when his
father. whom he found drew "a pistol and
told him 10 advance no further
Soon afterwards Ilgrraway got out of
the tree and went toward straw stack
whore he was afterwards found dead.
with his throat cut and "a pistol wound
In his head
II IS said Harraway's mind had been ar
fected some time. The case against Card
well was called I'm the County Court
Tuesday. and set for to-day n was con-
unued this morning until tho next term.
AZ a preliminary hearing before "A magis-
trate some time ago the accused was dis
charged. but was afterwards indicted by
the grand jury, ana admitted to bail by
the court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
gEEKLT TRADE RETTEU.
Natural Cessation Of Heavy Buying In
September.


NEW YORK. October Or. C. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade will say.
After the heaviest buying ever known
I'm many branches during September and
the first half Of October. IL was both
natural and desirable that a more quiet
period should succeed. In textile goods
the rush Of orders went far beyond all
distributlve demand I'm August and pre-
vented replenishmcnt ofsstocks. and tho
demand has been cOrrespondingly great
I'm other lines for the past two months.
I'm shoes and boots there was active de-
mand and imitation of prices such as was
seen I'm 1896. but 10 has been avoided ap-
parently this season by men who regard
time of comparative quiet as essential
10 prosperity i'm their lines. As buying
for replenishmcnt is partly satisfied there
is some decrease In the volume of trans
actions though at the same time the
working force has fast increased, tho
wages OF labor have been in numerous
cases advanced. and the foundation laid
more broadly every week for larger buy
Ing and business hereafter.
The iron industry waits. because pOssi-
bic production for the year has been
Il
nor sellers regard contracts at current
prices for next years business as quite
safe. Bosscmcr pig is "a shade weaker
az 500 and grey forge at $3.50 at Pitt
burg. Products in almost all of the
manufacturing works are nearly fuli for
months. The demand for bars is tn0
best for "a long tme and contracts for
the East River bridge. for numerous new
buildings and railway bridges arc slu
pending.
The coke output has risen and DIS me
largest known for years. Anthracite coal
is sold at Si1j in New York narbor, or
20 cents below the circular. and con-
seryauve estimates make tho years OUT
put 4. 10000 tons.
The only noteworthy feature in minor
metals is q sensational advance in lead.
The decline in cotton 20 g. is due 20
wide spread confidence in large estimates
in yield A natural consequence Is the
fan in print cloths 10 the lowest point IN
the history OF the market. 2.37 cents and
cotton goods generally are easy with linz
itcd sales OF staples.
All WOODEN goods are firm but fhoro
is no new business OF note for spring or
ders. Sales of wool have sharply decroas-
ed at Boston amounting 10 only 30D0o
pounds against over 100000 pounds The
last week IN September and the week was
the dullest since January 1th some large
offerings were made 10 realize profits be-
fore prices FELL but quotations remained
unchanged because at even IL cent de-
cline buyers were not disposed 10 take
hold
The produce market acted with as little
apparent reason as usual. Although At
lantic exports OF wheat were 3.576sol
bushels. -four included. ana for the three
weeks OF October. 0g99S bushels against
+. $4,000 last year with western receipts
not half million bushels larger. the price
advanced 3 II cents. Corn. with smaller
receipts and exports barely a quarter Of
last year declined "a small fraction.
Failures FOR the week 22i in the United
states against pa last year, and IS In
Canada against C0 last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
GEN. NILES REPORT.
Army in High state of Eniciency--More
Men Needed.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 22.-General
Miles. Major-General, commanding the
army has made his report to the secre-
tarv OF war. IN &c he makes reference
10 reports Of the general and other officers
subordinate TO him ia rank. General Miles
says in part.
"The army. although inadequate in point
OF numbers. was never IN higher state
of efficiency. both as 10 the character and
qualifications of his officers and intelli-
gcnce and loyalty of its soldiers. I'M
portant changes and improvements have
been made along the Atlantic and Gulf
coasts. especially in the mounting OF more
artillery and the appliance adopted FOR
the defence of The coasts"
Attention - called tO the condition OF
affairs in Alaska, and number OF recon-
mendations relative thereto are made.
Continuing the report says:
During the last ten years much atten-
tiOn has been giycnby the Government 10
th subject Of coast defence. aud most benz
cncial effects are now becoming apparent.
Approximately S260OcoO have been APP
prOpratcd los the Government which is
nearly ono-third OF what s required 10
put the country s "a condition of defence.
Although the general desire OF our people
is t0 maintain peace with all nations and
the policy OF the Government is one of
good will and peaceful relations with an
others. yet nothing could bee more iniudi-
c.Ous than to remain Don condition Of in-
security and permit the lives of millions
and the accumulated wealth of many
generations 10 Doe destroyed or endangered
hy amy foreign power with which we are
liable 90 come into contact"
TIE recommends l0rtihcatiOns as fol-
lows.
Hampton Roads $4,000. approaches 20
Wilmington. y. O.. $4,000. Charleston
harbor $. g.. Sis0o00: approaches to sa-
vannah. Ca. Al10O; Key West Fla.
$4,000. Pensacola harbor. $1,000. APP
proaches to Mobile. Ala. 22q7 900: ap-
proaches to New Orleans. $4,000. Gal
weston. Texas. $1,000.
he recommends strongly am increased
army of at least tWo regiments OF artill-
cry. saying tba. hy the alst OF December
next the following positions viii Doe arm
cd I'm part or fully with modern appli-
4nces OF war and Chat in these impOrt-
amt position furre ar- no troops sta-
toned and none available for assignment
To- these positions without taking them
from other stations where they are at
present impeatirelr requrcd-yiz:
Portland Head Portland. Ne: Great
Diamond Island Portland Me-: Fort
Constitution. Portsmouth. ". d.: Grov-
crs' Gin Boston h1rhor Paddock g
Island. Boston harbor. Long Island
Head Boston hlrbor Mass. Dutch
Island. Narragansott Bay r.. T.. Great
Gull Island. eastern entrance Long Island
eorn1 Y W Plum Island eastern one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
AvoruER EARrHoUAKE SHocK.
Southwest Virginia Experiences Another
shake Up.

CHRISTIANSBURG. VA. oct. 22.-Spe-
ciaI.-. -.-ast night at 1926 o'clock this place
was visited by a very perccptible earth
quake shock which lasted ten seconds or
more
NEW RIVER. VA. oct. Especial
A district earthquake shock was very per-
ceptiby felt here last night at 1925
o'clock. shaking houses. lamps etc.
RADFORD. VA. oct. 22-Special-A
violent earthquake shock was felt here
last night at 1926 oclocl; lasting about
ten seconds.
WYTHEVILLE. VA. oct. Especial
A sharp earthquake shock was felt mere
at l0.3O last night
Information just received from Giles
county is to the effect that several shocks
have been felt there during last few days
WINSTON. ~ G.. oct 22.-Special.-
There was distinct earthquake shock
here about half past ten O'Clock last
night. II made windows rattle for a
few seconds. The wave appeared 10
pass from west 10 east. There seemed
TO be two waves in very close success
sion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
THE MYSTERY CLEdRED UP.
The Silver Heel Met in flori6 . Es
the Tug Dauntlcssk 49,

SAVANNAH GA. oct D. V~,ses re-
colved tonight from Florida 10 tho Morn
ing News says that the mystery of the
expedition which left New York last week
on the Schooner silver Heel has been
cleared up by telegram received there
to-day hy the Cubans. The schooner ar
rived I'm the Florida Keys Wednesday
and was there met by the Tug Dauntless
which left this port Savannah several
days ago Dr. Juan Castillo IS said to be
in charge of the expedition and went to
Cuba or the Dauntless. which started
from the Keys last Tuesday night.
ON board the schooner was sufficient
arms and ammunition for "a large number
Of men.
Or Castillo will land in Cuba and re-
main there uutil the war is over
10 is also reported that Castillo and Sill
va with "a picked crew will attempt TO
seize and man a Spanish warship as soon
as possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

WASHINGTON. oct 22-The President
made the following appointments TODAY.
Consuls-John Howell Carroll. OF Mary
Iand Cadiz. spain. Charles B. Harris OF
inotana. at Nasasah japan. william
wallace Mills. Of Texas. at Chihuahua
Nfc, oscar r. Williams or New York al
Manila PHILIPPINE Island; William Mar
tio NJ Vow YORK. at Ching Kiang. China .
Nfattbew r. mcfarland. collector OF Gus
toms for the District OF Tampa, Fla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
LUErGERT NAY GO FREE.
Judge Tuthill says Great Difficulty VIII
Ee Found Ia Securing a jury.

y
lie Found Ia Securing jury.
CHICAGO, oct 22.-Judee Tuthm
States Attorney Denecn Assistant States
Attorney McEwen, Ex-Judge Vincent ana
Attorney phalen had an Informal confer
cnce lasting one hour i'm the judges pri-
vate chamber to-day George Middleton.
the manager Of the museum was i'm th.
Criminal Court building to-day. and it
was said that he was ready 10 schedule
$4,000 and TO sign Luetgerts bonds If the
noted prisoner would place himself on
exhibition al "a salary Of $500 per week
Luetgert is not favorably impressed with
the proposition as he believes IL would in
Jure his business i'm the future
No decision was reached AT the confer
once. Attorney Deneen vigorously oppos-
ed the demand that the prisoner be relcds-
ed on bail and the upshot of the argu-
ment was that no informal demand for
the prisoners admission to bail was made
Ex-Judge Vincent said he will let the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
MRS. TORNEI DE-fD.


PHILADELPHIA. October 22-Mrs. j.
w. FCrney. widow OF Colonel John w.
Forney. the weil-remembered politician
and editor of tho Washington Chronicle
and Philadelphia Press. died Of apopleXy
at the family mansion ON South WASH
ngtou square this city az 7.aj o'clock
this morning aged " years.
Mrs. Forney leaves three daughters,
Mrs W. vs.. Weiglcy. who is i'm Paris
Mrs. George W. Filter. and Miss Tillie
MAY Forncy. 90 distinguished litcrateur as
well as col. James Forney, commandant
of Portsmouth Navy Yard.
Mrs. Forney was e leader OF society
during President Pierce's administration
as weu as that oi President Buchanan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

II was Due to Political Causes Says the
Suani.h Authorities.


MADRID. O., 2Z-Sonor Sagasta pre-
sided nj the cabinet Council to-day. a
draft of the proposed reply TO the note
of the United states presented by AM
bassador Woodford shortly after his ar
rival hero. was under consideration. and
was unanimously approved It's fun text
has rof vet been published. The reply
eypl9ins that Lleutenant-Goneral Weyler
has beou displaced for political reasons.
and includes % statement of the Govern
ments decision 10 grant autonomy 10
Cuba and "a protest against hlbustering
expeditions from the United States.
The Council also approved unanimously
Inc proposal .ntr7ircCd by senior Morct.
Minister for the Colonies. 20 grant amnes-
IA. fo political prisoners in Cuba
Prior to the meeting OF the Council.
senior Sagasta had long conference with
the Queen Regent at the palace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

NEW YORK. Oct. "A great num-
Der of political mass-mcetinss were heli
throughout the metropolitan district "a
nighf ana champions FOR The diffcreat
mayoralty candidates We're out IA force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

BERLIN. oct - The wife OF julius
Jagot n saddler OF this city has eloped
Win Edward James colorod. OF Jackson
THE couple took with them 1900 marks
belonging 10 the womans husband.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

WASHINGTON. oct 1.-THE following
foufth-class pOstmqsters were appointed
Vlrginia-Vinton. II. j. Franklin.
North CarOlua-COye. -. l.. Kennedy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
why BROWN KILLED CRULL.
He Claims on the Stand That II Mas
Zone In Self.DefenCe.
He HAS LOST MUCH OF HIS BRAVADO
The state Offers Evidence to show That
Death Was Not Due to a Pistol Ball
as Alleged by the Prisoner.
states Attorney III.

IIARRISVILLE, W. VA, oct. 2.-Spc-
cial-The case Of Irwin Brown, charged
with the murder Of Emanuel Crull. would
have been given to the jury tonight or
early tomorrow at the latest but for
the sudden illness Of Attorney Robinson
OF the defence.
BROWN TESTIFIES
This afternoon. Brown was on the stand
IN his own defence and told the story Of
the killing. He described the departure
of himself and Crull from Richmond. OF
their relations during the trip, claiming
that Crull drank freely and was IRE
quently quarrelsOme
The route taken was described In detail
and incidents along the route were tod
of. On the night Of June 10Th. near the
home Of Clark Horner they camped ana
put up the horse. dispute arose ne
tween Crun and Brown over the question
of whose turn it was 10 picket the horses
and procure fodder for them
SELF DEFENCE.
Brown swore that Crun finally attacked
him with an axe and that IN seh-delehce'
nH rnNI Ilfm Win n iNN'ANNtf
Brown SAYS be became teroriZed as
soon as he discovered what he had done.
lie lav awake an night beside crulIs
dead body determining what TO do He
thought he would tell the people living
I'm the neighborhood what ne had done
and why but he finally determined upon
hauling the body away and burying 30.
Tho i've days's driving from the scene OF
the killing tin the Ohio river was reach
cd at Sietersvillc were days OF awful ter
ror.
Brown tried several times TO excuse the
stencil which arose from the decompos-
ing body by saying Dc was spoiled meat
lie tried to borrow spade but each
person offering 10 lend him one insisted on
assisting him and be had 20 make excuses
and drive on further. Finally the rl'er
was reached and he disposed Of tne BODY
as has been frequently described
Aside from the claim that Crull attack
ed him. Browns story throughout agreed
with the evidence brought out by the
State.
IN REBUTTAL.
The state closed by offering evidence In
febuttal 90 show that Brown had muiila-
ted Cuslrs body and death vas NOT que TO
q pistol shot
Attorney n. l.. Blackmore for the state
beean his argument M % clock and closed
at $780, a night session was go have been
hod but owing to Attorney Robinson. S
illness adjournment was taken ulll $3.50
4. NJ
Brown ras lost much Of bis hravado ana
careless domoanor De at last seems 10
realize that a life term In the peni'enti-
arv Is about the best he can hope for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
RANCE OF rnrEMo,IErEE.

Tho fc lowing was The rance Of tho ther-
mometer at The Times Office YESTERDAY: /:
Q 4. NJ. 6i. Y NJ. e; y. ~, 20. y. ~.
G9,9P. NJ, IS; Y NJ, IS; average 81 20
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. oct 22-Forccast for
Saturday. Virginia. North and south
Caronna-Probably fair saturday north
10 east winds.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
TIE SuNOL DISASTER.
Caused, 1t Is Said, by the Rudder Nc
Working PrOperIY.

Caused, 1t Is Said, by the Rudder Not
Working Properly.
The Investigation into the collision be-
tween the bark Olympic and the river
steamer Sunol, in which the latter was
sunk on March II. was begun yesterday
before the local United States inspe ctors
of hulIs and boilers.
So far as the testimony of the witnesses
went no new light WAS thrown on the
affair." The evidence of s. w. Dye, master
OF the Sunol, went to show that the acci-
dent was caused by the rudder of his ves-
sci becoming cramped at critical no.
ment and refusing to answer the helm.
This he says was partly caused by the
strong tide. His testimony was as follows
Ilefr washington-str wharf on March II,
1897. with al bout forty passengers After pro-
when a little north of Blossom Rock buoy, 1 saw
q four -ulasted bark proceeding up the bayunder
sail. When nearing the aforesaid bark in
tended going under her stern, but on attempt
ing to star board my helm 1 found that Tor
some reason ] could not move the wheel l
Immediately rung the bell TO stop and back,
and alter backing a few minutes found my
rudder was still foul, as could not move the
wheel. then saw my only chance to clear
was to go ahead of the ship, SO rang the bell
TO 60 ahead again. The bark sIrnck the Sunol
about midships. The crew and passengers
were all saved. The steamer is now lying cap
sized near the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany's wharf.
His testimony was substantiated by that
of his first mate and the man who at the
time was at the wheel.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
PURE-FOOD CONGRESS.
Action Taken Looking to tho Appoint
ment of Deles ates.

Action Taken Looking to tho Appoint
ment Of Deleg ates.
A communication has been forwarded
by the local Pure-food Congress Commit
tee to the Governor, asking him TO ap-
point fifty delegates to the proposed con-
gress from different parts of the State OF
California. A communication will also be
addressed to the Mayor of this City. as
well as the different Mayors OF the inte-
rior cities, asking them to appoint dele
gates; also communications will be sent
to all the Boards of Supervisors through
out the State and Boards of Health
throughout the State and all commercial
and industrial organizations, asking the
appointment of delegates to the congress,
which will take place April 80, at 10 A. NJ.
The following committees have been ap-
pointed: Speakers. and subiects-B. N.
Rowley, Nj. ]. Keller and L. r. Mead.
Publications-J. A. Filcher, J. W. Kerr
and A. Sbarboro. Invitations and cor
respondencc-I. Jacobs, c. R. Alien and
W. F. Bowers. Transpo portation-Julian
Sonntag.