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The herald., 1897-11-25

EVIDENCE Is in
Coverings Fate to Be Made
Known Today
A LIGHT PENALTY EXPECTED
UNLESS THE CAPTAIN rs
ACQUITTED
A LIGHT PENALTY EXPECTED
The Captain Blandly Claims That the
Force Used Was Not at ALI
Excessive

Associated Press Special Wire.
CHICAGO, Nov. PA decision in the
courtmartial of Captain Leonard A.
Lowering of the Fourth infantry will be
reached tomorrow. The courtmartial to-
day closed the hearing of testimony COW
ering the Incidents of Private Ham
mond's involuntary appearance before
the summary court at Fort Sheridan on
October 9th. There will be protracted
meeting tomorrow, as all the evidence
taken during the last two days session
must be read for the second time to the
court in order to follow out the red tape
of courtmartial proceedings. The entire
morning session win necessarily be ta-
ken up by these last duties of Judge Ad-
vocate Hunter, and then the twelve OFF,
GERS of the court will settle down to a
private discussion of their opinions of
Captain Lowering and his method of en-
forcing military discipline. The general
opinion is that the verdict, If 1t Is not for
acquittal, will be for a light penalty.
The chief witness of the day was Cap
tain Lowering, who admitted that the
stories. of previous witnesses were sub
stantially correct. He claimed. how
ever, that he did not use excessive force
with Hammond, "only stirred him up
with my foot and sword" was the way he
put it.
After his and other testimony, Cap
tain Lowering took the stand in his own
behalf. He was very nervous and blum
dered several times while going through
the formalities preceding his examina-
ton.
rs the testimony thus far given be-
fore this court correct?" asked his at
torney.
1T is substantially correct" said Low
ering, "only the amount of force l used
has been exaggerated. stirred Ham,
mond with my sword and foot, bat |
put only small fraction of strength
into it. 1t did not hurt him. l kicked
him to make him open his eyes"
Then the details of the entire affair
were repeated to the evident aversion OF
the members of the court who plainly
showed that they We're tired of the
story. Colonel Hunter asked Captain
Lowering why he had not reported to
his commanding officer the prisoners
refusal to go to the court, postponing
action until he received orders from Col.
Hall.
II should have been ashamed" said
Captain Lowering, "to have reported to
any person that I allowed prisoner to
get the better of me.
Il would not have used a rope only un-
der the circumstances" continued Low
cring. 1T would have been a bad ex-
ample"
Colonel Hall of the Fourth infantry
took the stand and declared that he ap-
proved of everything Captain Lowering
had done. The arguments for and
against Lowering were very brief and at
their conclusion court adjourned for the
day.
The herald., 1897-11-25
Preferred Prison

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Nov. "a
Governor Stevens in selecting three long
term prisoners at the penitentiary for
the usual Thanksgiving pardons found
q man who had served fourteen years
and two months in prison who begged
earnestly not to be pardoned The con-
vict Is Henry Jackson, d negro, and he
was sentenced from st. Charles county
for criminal assault. His sentence is
twenty years and will expire under the
three -fourths law in September, 1898. He
has been O model prisoner and.is the
oldest man in point Of service in the in
stitution. Knowing these facts, the gov
ernor sent for Jackson today and asked
him how he would like to have pardon
The negro said that he did not want one.
He had no home and no friends, he said,
and he was afraid that If he was turned
out now he would freeze to death this
winter. If the governor had to pardon
him, he said he hoped he would wait
until the Fourth Of July to do so.
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SENTENCED TO HANG
A Good Precedent for the Durrant
Case


HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa, Nov. "a
Frank Wilson of Massillon, O., and
James Farrell of Allequippa, Allegheny
county, were today sentenced in the
Blair county court to be hanged. A mo-
ton for new trial was overruled by
Judge Bell The prisoners had been con-
victed of the murder of Henry Bonnorck
an aged miser of Altoona, on April Z,
1895. The crime was committed in the
miser's house at midnight while they
were seeking his wealth. The evidence
against them was of clrcumstantial
character. Detectives testified that Will
son and Farrell had confessed heir
crime to them in Tayior's hotel, New
York.
The case was made remarkable after
Farrell by information that Henry
Hildebrand, a convict in the peniten-
tiary at Baltimore, had confessed that
he, and not the defendants, had mur-
dered Bonnock. Hildebrand took his
life in the prison after making this con-
fession. In denying the motion for a
new trial Judge Bell likened it to the
case of Durrant, the San Francisco mur-
derer, as an Illustration of the propen-
sity of crooks to assume to themselves
the commission of notorious crimes.
VIM. Doran, who was with Wilson and
Farrell in the murder, fled from the
country and has not yet been captured
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main in the rear. She has been giving
public receptions at her home and in
other ways, is trying to make herself
popular. On Saturday evening. she at
tended a bicycle race and was the center
of attraction. Tomorrow evening, she
will occupy a box when the Frawley
Company opens the dramatic season.
Kaiulani is not here on political mis-
sion, 80 her friends say, but she has an
eye upon the throne. nevertheless.
j. K. Kaula and D. Kalanokalani will
leave for Washington on the 18th to
work against the annexation of the is
lands. Both men represent the royalists
in Honolulu. At later date they will
be followed by John Richardson and r.
". Wilcox, both half-whites, and a.
Marquis, a white man, who were selected
by the queens supporters on the island
of Maui. Wilcox was originally in favor
of the present government; after time
he became dissatisfied and finally joined
the ranks of the rebels In 1895.
He was sent to prison and is now out
on parole. He was sent to Italy by
Kalakaua to receive a military train
ing. In 1887, shortly after his return to
the islands, he started movement to
dethrone the king. He and his followers
were repulsed by the whites.
Samuel Parker, probably the most in
t1uential Hawaiian in the country, and
who Is an anneXatiOnist, says that the
delegates can do but little in Washing
ton. Congress, he says, will have con-
Kened when they arrive.
Tomorrow local auctioneer will dis
pose of some of the property formerly
used in the palace under the monarchy
1t comprises silver, glass and china
ware. Kapiolani, the widow of the late
King Kalakaua, threatened to stop the
SALE claiming the dinner set, composed
Of 5000 pieces, was her property. The set
was presented to the king by the Presi-
dent of France.
The government claims that the prop
erty In dispute belongs TO the people and
will be sold. 1t is understood that the
explanation given to the queen dowager
is satisfactory and that the sale will not
be interfered with.
Eleven large vessels, with a total car
rying capacity of 10000 tons, have thus
far been chartered to carry sugar from
Hawaiian ports to New York. They are
the Nuuanu, Tillie Z. Starbuck, w. f.
Babcock, g. B. Hitchcock, II. r. Hyde.
George stetson, Bent. Il. Packard, Iro-
Quois, May Flint, Edward May and
Adam w. Spies.
HATCH'S REPORT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-TIon. Fran
els NJ Hatch, the Hawaiian minister,
returned to the city tonight after an
absence Of several months, the greater
portion Of which was spent in Honolulu
Mr.. Hatch describes affairs as being
very quiet and satisfactory in Honolulu
James B. Castle, former collector gen
eral of customs Of Hawaii, has been ap-
pointed secretary of legation at Wash
tngton, vice Frank Hastings, deceased.
The herald., 1897-11-25

city. He is veteran Of the civil war
and served In a New York regiment un-
der Captain George Hines, who is now
resident of this city. Recently Nc
Connell sought for a pension. but was
refused on the ground that Capt. Hines
had not certified to his identity. As
Capt. Hines could not make the identi-
fication desired without seeing McCon-
nell. the latter, being without means,
walked to this city, spending six months
on the journey. He arrived Thursday
and on Saturday lastsaw Capt. Hines.
The latter readily recognized him and
to make the required proof to
perfect the pension. McConnell's trip
thus ended successfully, but, being worn
out and ill of his journey, he was COM
PEELED to apply last night to the City
Prison for shelter. He expects to remain
in this city until the first installment of
his pension arrives.
The herald., 1897-11-25

of his father. the late Duke Frederick.
on January IA 1889.
Duke Ernst Gueuther, In February.
1890, was reported to bo living n rapid
life. His name was mentioned In con-
nection with the Won Klotzs scandals,
but it was proved later that he had no
connections with the series Of letters
which created 30 much trouble In 1894.
Early last year the duke was reported
to be fitting out his castle at Prinkenau
in the most gorgeous style and without
regard to expense. In connection with
this report 1t was stated that as a fact
the Berlin money lenders at that time
were offering his bills for sale at 30 per
cent discount In April last the betrothal
was announced OF the Princess Marie
Dorothea Of saxe-Coburg- -Gotha to
Duke Ernst Of Schleswig Holstein. The
princess, when the engagement was an
nounced, had not been presented at
court.
The herald., 1897-11-25
MINING LAWS
The Subcommittee Ready With It's
Revision

DENVER, Nov. 24.-The sub-com-
mittee appointed at the recent Mining
Congress to prepare revision of the
mining laws has completed its labors
and provisional report has been trans
mitted to the full committee. which will
in turn consider the recommendations
and suggestions and then adopt a gen.
eral report. The present report is
largely based on the suggestions of Mr.
Charles ]. Moore, civil and mining en-
gineer of Cripple Creek, although In
drafting it he followed the instructions
of the committee. The revised law does
away with all extra lateral rights hold
ing owners to a square location and
preventing miners from following the
dip of the vein outside of their property
Altogether the revision contains many
radical provisions.
The herald., 1897-11-25
QUINN RESIGNS
Professor Of Greek in the Catholic
University

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-Dr. Daniel
Quinn, at the head of the Greek depart
ment of the Catholic university and one
of the most eminent scholars in the
country, has rendered his resignation.
The resignation Is dated the 18th of No
yember and Is addressed to Mgr. Conaty,
the rector Of the university, and is to
take effect at the end of the present
scholastic year. DR.. Quinn states, how
ever, that he will withdraw Immediately
If desired by the authorities of the uni
versity. No reason Is assigned for this
action, and both DR.. Quinn and Mgr.
Conaty refuse to make any statement,
but it is said the recent controversy over
the Schroeder case hastened Dr. Quinn's
determination to resign. The matter
has been referred to a committee Of the
trustees consisting of Cardinal Gibbons,
Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia and
Mgr. Conaty.
The herald., 1897-11-25
PETER A. WIDENER
Makes Munificent Gifts to the City of
Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24.-At a din
ner given tonight by Peter A. Widener,
former city treasurer and now president
of the Philadelphia Traction company,
and who has also big interests in street
railway lines in many other cities, to
about twenty personal and business as
sociates, all men of prominence in Phil
adelphia, the formal announcement was
made by DR.. Vim. Pepper, formerly pres
ident Of the University of Pennsylvania,
of Mr. Widener's intention to present
to the city of Philadelphia the palatial
residence now occupied at Broad street
and Girard avenue. Mr.. Widener's OBJ
ject In giving the house to the city Is that
it shall become q branch of the Phila-
delphia free library.
DR.. Pepper also announced that Mr.
Widener intended to bequeath to the
city his splendid art collection on condi-
The herald., 1897-11-25
Suit for Stolen Timber

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 24.-Suit was
brought by United States Attorney
Foote today on behalf Of the government
against the Empire Mill company Of
sonora, Cal, to recover $4,000, the value
of 100000 feet of sugar pine timber cut
by the company since 1888 on govern
ment land. The company Is composed
OF 9. S. Bradford, b. r. Way and Henry
B. Browne of Sonora.
The herald., 1897-11-25
A Newspaper Deal

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The CONNER
cial Advertiser, at the head Of it's edi-
torial column today, makes the follow
ing announcement: Negotiations pend
ing since June last having been con-
summated, by which the control Of the
Commercial Advertiser has passed to J.
s. Seymour and N. J.'Wright. they take
this opportunity to announce TO the pub
lie that the Commercial Advertiser Will.
under it's new management, sustain and
advocate the fundamental, essential
and permanent principles Of the Repub-
lican party.
The herald., 1897-11-25

couple contemplate devoting their lives
to missionary work in Africa. Prince,
Bernadotte is the second son of King
Oscar IL. Of Sweden and Norway. born
November 15, 1859. With the royal per-
mission. he renounced all claims to the
succession to the throne. having mar
ried Miss Ebba Munck, daughter of Col.
Munck. and took the title of Prince Ber-
nadOtte
The herald., 1897-11-25
Crossley Winery Burned

SAN JOSE, Nov. 24.-The big winery
of Captain j. P. Crossley, at West Side,
was totally destroyed by fire shortly
after midnight. The total loss is SAG, 900
with insurance of slightly over $25, ,000
The Continental Insurance Company
had risk of $4,000, Northwestern Ma
tional $4,000 and Westchester $1,000. The
origin of the fire so far is mystery.
The herald., 1897-11-25
SOMEBODY LIED
San Diego Naval Reserve Wants a
Vessel

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2i.-Offlcers of the
Naval Reserve here deny the truth OF
an interview telegraphed to San Fran
cisco from here by special fiends that the
Naval Reserve did not want the ship
Marion here and cannot use 1t.
They state to an Associated Press re-
porter that they had no such interview.
One officer states that the interview
was manufactured here upon telegraph
correspondent.
Naval Reserve officers here say that
they are entitled to 105 men in their COM
pany, and are abundantly able to han
die the Marion and they want her. They
guarantee to bring her down here with
half their division If allowed to do so.
The herald., 1897-11-25
A HEATER BURST
An Unusual Accident on a Moving
Train

PAnUCAH, Ky, Nov. e4.--As pas
senger train over the Evansville divi-
sion Of the Illinois Central road was
leaving De koven, KY, without warn
ing a steam heater In crowded coach
exploded, scattering pieces of bursting
pipe in all directions ana filling the car
with a cloud of scaldlng vapcr. Railroad
men say the disaster is almost unprc-
cedented. Nearly every occupant was
more or less bruised or injured.
The most seriously wounded victims
are:
Il. c. WATKINS, 35. travelling freight
agent of the Illinois Central.
G. Z. CAMERON, chief clerk, Illinois
Central offices at Louisville, Ky.
Three surgeons with ambulances were
ordered to meet the train on Its arrival
here this afternoon.
The herald., 1897-11-25
a Colored Celebration

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. a.. The
Afro American League of California
has decided to celebrate New Years
day here after an emancipation day.
Local leaders throughout the state have
been officially requested to take the nee
essary steps for the proper observance
of the day.
The herald., 1897-11-25
Still Has Loyal Friends at
Honolulu
,HAWAIIANS ARE NOT PLEASED
WITH THE PRESENCE OF THE
PRINCESS
Kaiulani Giving Receptions and Other
4 Wise Making Herself Popular.
4, Anti-Annexationists
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
HONOLULU, Nov. is, via San Fran
cisco, Nov. 24.-The presence Of Princess
Kaiulani is not very satisfactory to the
adherents Of the deposed queen, as they
believe that the young woman has re-
turned for the purpose Of starting a
boom for herself at the expense Of the
former queen. Kaiulani's supporters
claim that In the event of refusal on
the part Of Congress to annex Hawaii,
she will stand a good chance Of being
placed on the throne, under limited
monarchy.
OF all the royalists in the country, at
least ninety per cent are for the former
queen. They wish to keep the young
woman in the background as much as
u possible, but the Princess will not re-
The herald., 1897-11-25
CHARGED With Murder

SAN JOSE, Nov 24,--Dr. Samuel H.
Hall of San Francisco, who is accused
of performing a criminal operation that
Of Irvington, was arrested today in this
ended in the death Of Mrs. Ida Coakley
city He will be taken back to San
Francisco tomorrW to answer to a
charge of murder.
The herald., 1897-11-25
Army Changes

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. "a. = The
United States military authorities have
made arrangements for transporting
Battery ID. Third United States artillery,
from Angel island to San Diego and
bringing from that place to the Preside
company of the First United Statcs,l
infantry. The change will be made about.
December /. E.
The herald., 1897-11-25
Mrs, Brough Dead

LONDON, Nov. 24.-Mrs. Barnabas,
Brough, the novelist. mother Of the,
well-known actor Lionel Brough, died
here yesterday In her 95th year. Her
husband was dramatic author and all
the members Of the family have dis.
played marked literary or histriontc.
aptitude
The herald., 1897-11-25
Argentine Crops

LONDON, Nov. 25.-Accordng to u
dispatch to the Times from Buenos
Ayres, the damage to the crops from
frost having been estimated, it is now
expected that million tons of wheat
will be available for export.
The herald., 1897-11-25
A Pious Prince

LONDON, Nov. 25.-The Daily Chron-
icle says this morning It hears that
Prince Bernadotte Of Sweden has de-
veloped strong religious tendencies un-
der his wife's infiuepce," and that the
The herald., 1897-11-25
EXPECTS A PENSION
Walked Across the Continent to Sc
cure Evidence

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24.-Daniel
Mcconnell, aged 65 years, received shell
ter in the City Prison last night, after
having walked from New York to this
The herald., 1897-11-25
BIG ROCK DISTRICT
Must Pay Debts With Money in the
Treasury

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24.-The SUI
prene court today rendered an opinion
in the case Of J. H. Carter against L. r.
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tion that a suitable fire proof art gallery
shall be constructed in central loca-
ton in the city and that it shall at all
times be free to the public.
The herald., 1897-11-25
A DUKE DEAD
A Rapid Life Comes to an Early
Close

BERLIN. Nov 24.--Duke Ernst Guen-
ther of Schleswig- Holstein is dead.
Duke Ernst Guenther Of Schlewig-
Holstein was born on August II, 1863,
and succeeded to the title on the death
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as soon as Mr.. Dole gets into his new
store, to the Meader place and use it as a
meat market.
W. c. Heath is shingling and painting
his house.
Rev. Mr.. Hatch OF Corinth is visiting
his son, Walter Hatch.
Mrs. Stephen Morrill, of Washington,
D. c., is visiting at c. L. Morrill's.
Mrs. Annette Farr has returned from
a visit to her brother, Nathaniel Stocker,
OF Woodsville.
Will Odekirk and family and Alonzo
Davis and wife of Concord, N. H., are
visiting friends in town.
A number of the friends Of Mrs. Silas
Bovee gave her a very pleasant surprise
last week, reminding her Of her birthday
and leaving some nice presents in toker
OF their good wishes.
A number Of new horse sheds are being
built at the Congregational church.
Martin Dow and Bert Leighton hav'
returned from Boston.
Mrs. Rachel Cole has moved into tn
Fred Frye house. She received $1743.5(
insurance on her buildings.
F. L. Darrell Of Leominster. Mass, ha
purchased large numbers of Christina
trees in town and will m cuttinI
them soon.
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NORTH DANVILLE.

Ransom Palmer of Boston is on a visit
to his parents, Rev. and Mrs. F. A..
Palmer.
Mrs. Charles Ingalls, of Danville visited
her sister, Mrs. H. A. Kelsey, last week.
P. A. Weeks took in the excursion to
the Hub last week, returning Tuesday.
A. M. Mcfarland has purchased the
place formerly owned by Mrs. Alice M.
Wells and will move there soon. Price
paid $3.50.
Mrs. Samuel Pearce was called to st.
Johnsbury Thursday by the illness of her
daughter Mabel.
w. C. Hill and family of Waterford
were at ]. P. Weeks, Sunday.
A deer was seen on the prairie between
this place and Danville Tuesday, but had
disappeared before a gun could be found
George Z. Sauborn had the misfortune
to lose a valuable heifer recently. 1t was
found in a hole in the pasture and hat
lain there so long it was unable to stant
and died soon after,
George Sanborn is building a new pain
shop and will soon be ready for business
in his new quarters.
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PEACHAM.

William Mum and family Of Barnet
have moved into the Frank Jarvis house
at North Peacham.
John Crazy has been quite feeble for
several days.
Prof. Cambridge was sick for several
days and unable to be in school.
Jesse Clark has been visiting his
brother, DR.. Edward Clark, in Castleton
for several days, driving there with a
team.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Sergeant Of Ana
conda, Montana, have been spending the
past week with relatives and friends IN
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Morse visited
| friends in Barre last week.
[ Quite a number Of our young people
attended the Christian Endeavor con-
v~ention at Barnet Center Friday.
William Page of Ryegate has been
spending a few days with his sister, Mrs.
John Gracey.
d. c. Horner of St. Johnsbury rode over
on his wheel last Sunday to visit John
Gracey, who is quite sick.
South Peacham Creamery association
paid it's patrons 20 cents for butter
through the month of September.
Several from here took advantage OF
the excursion last week and are now in
Boston.
Fred Clark, formerly of Peacham, is
back again visiting old friends and school
mates.
There will be a literary and musica
entertainment at academy hall FRIDAY
evening, October 90, given by Sam Cur
rier, dramatic reader, assisted by Ken,
Knowlton of Danvillle; music by loca
talent.
Last Thursday as E. M. Taft was re
turning from Barnet he was taken sud
denly i'll with neuralgia around tn
heart. He was obliged to stop at Joh1
Adams, where he remained all night, ou
was much better in the morning and re
: turned home.
:, Rev. MIR. Hall of South Ryegat
preached at the Congregational churc
last Sunday in exchange with Rev. J. X
Williams.
. Mrs. c. A. Bunker has gone to Barn:
tead, N. H., to be absent several weeks
|. w. Green has sold his farm to Ruff
Bigelow of Woodbury..
n The Peoples Clothing company Sc
good all wool mems suits at 1913. Il
member the place, Howe Opera bloc
II next door to the Republican block, 5
G. J%ohnsbury.
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LUXEMBOURG.

Miss Una Carleton of Whitefield was
the guest of Miss Bessie Dodge over
Sunday.
The band boys gave another OF their
ENJOYABLE promenade concertsl last FRIDAY
evening. There were eighteen couples
present and all had a good time.
Mrs. Hildreth of Jefferson is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. DIR. Colby.
Mrs. Deane of Lyndonville is visiting IN
town.
George Newman had an auction last
Tuesday afternoon.
A number of buildings are being re-
haired in the village this fall.
Mrs. Ransom Smith goes to st. johns
bury this fall to remain awhile.
Several from this town Will go on the
excursion to Boston this week.
M. D. Bowker has been putting a new
piazza on his house.
Fred Chandler begins his cider making
this week. ;,
Let all who can attend the teachers's
IN institute sessions on Friday OF this week.
Several young men have been hunting
deer in town for several weeks. SO raj
the deer seem to have had the best OF IT,