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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14
THE RIGHT MAN
Evidently Arrested for Murder
of Mrs. Hattie McCIoud.
0'NeiI Seen Coming from Scene Of
Tragedy at the Very Hour.
Money in His Possession Undoubtedly Be-
ionged to Murdered Woman.

Shelburne Falls. Mass. Jan. 1.-THE
only important evidence discovered, this
morning, in the McCloud murder case. is
and her sister. Lena Schentag of Shell
burne Falls: who with their brother.
Christian Schentag, Jr.. of this place. and
standing near the bridge over the Deer
field river. Friday night. just before 8
o'clock. saw ONeil pass them.
places O'Neil in the village after o'clock
when he left the house after supper.
When seen by the persons named he was
coming directly from the scene of the
tragedy. The state officers are now COM
ing to the conclusion that O'Neil was
alone in committing the crime.
1t is positively asserted that the pur-
pose of the ASSISTANTS was not robbery.
Certain of the physicians connected with
the case have declined to state positively
on this point: and have only allowed GER
forth. evidently with the idea Of hiding
the facts. 1t can be stated, however,
without question. that Mrs. McClOud was
assaulted, and that her aSsailant. or as
salants, succeeded in accomplishing
their purpose.
So far as can be learned. it is also true
that she was robbed, all the money she
had in her possession except a few cents
being taken from her. The amount was
not large, probably not more than SIS or
SIG. but for the men who committed the
deed there was enough to enable them
to confuse their minds with liquor to the
point of forgetting their foul deed.
Mrs. McCioud was assaulted. however.
first, but the officials are not yet pre-
pared TO say whether before or after
death. Then her pocket and handbag
were ranSacked
A $40 bill was taken.
The state officials have investigated ev-
cry move she made, and have circulated
inquiries In regard to how she spent her
money. They know that she had $500
to start with. having had check cashed
for that amount.
This amount was handed her in one SO
bill. three s. bills. seven 81 bills. seven
silver dollars, 20 cents in silver and nine
copper cents.
She disposed in various ways of all but
the SO bill. one s. bill and some change,
possibly s. or s.. but probably less.
u is known that she did not use the SO
bill.
That is why Yankee" O'Neilrs possess
sion of paper of that denomination IL re-
garded as such an duplicating circum.
stance.
Where the s. bill and the change went
to. IL he got the 80 BILL has not been
learned yet. Perhaps some kitchen bar
room proprietor could answer the aties-
ton If he So wished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14
CRUISER MONTGOMERY
Strikes Unknown Obstruction in New York
Harbor-Not Seriously Damaged.

New York. Jan. BIT was learned
today, that the United States cruiser
Montgomery met with an accident. yes
terday morning. while rounding Gov
ernor's island. sustaining damage to
three port side plates and to blade OF
the propeller The cruiser was ON her
way to Hampton Roads to join the
North Atlantic squadron. Captain
Bradford, a thoroughly experienced
navigator, was in command.
The cruiser was proceeding at fair
speed when sudden humping of the
vessel startled those aboard. Two more
violent bumps Immediately followed
and the alarm was at once sounded
throughout the ship. Every man
sprang to his post. the water-tight COM
partments were closed, and the en-
gines stopped. Men were sent below,
and reported the ship was not leaking.
Capt Bradford says that he cannot
imagine what the vessel struck. He
says that she was at safe distance
from the Governors island shore and
sailing westward on a line with Castle
William and the barge office at the
battery. The vessel proceeded to
Tompkinsville, where she anchored for
the night. An investigation of the
ships bottom by a diver showed that
the plates over the port forward the
fire room. the middle fire room and the
port engine room. We're denied fully a
quarter of an inch. One of the pro-
peller blades was bent, one nicked, and
in the engine room the cement under
the engine was badly cracked.
The Governors island shore is noted
for rocks and it is thought that one of
the big boulders so numerous there had
been washed out to the channel. Sew
eral navy yard officials express the
opinion that the Montgomery might
have hit an old submerged wreck.
Soundings We're made, today. in the
vicinity of the accident and the lowest
depth found was eight fathoms.
The Montgomery was ordered to re-
turn to the navy yard by Commandant
Sicard and she appeared there. this
morning. when divers made a superb
cial examination, reporting that the
damage was not serious. She will be
put in dry dock. tomorrow. 1t is ex-
pected that her departure for the South
will be delayed until next week. An in
vestigation of the accident Will be or
dered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14
DIED OF EEART FAILURE.
Sudden Death Of Gilbert Small, a well'known
Bowdoinham Farmer.

Richmond, Jan. Observation-Disclosures
bert Small a well-known BoWdoinham
farmer. died suddenly of heart 1allure
at his home on the Cushman ROAD
Tuesday night. He had worked III the
woods during the day and when he re-
tired at about II o'clock he appeared
TO be in his usual good state OF heaI'h'
About an hour after retiring MIS-.
Small was aroused by the distressed
creams of her husband who upon oelhs
raised up in the bed expired almost IN
stantly. Mr. Small was born on lhe
Mace where he lived and died. his age
was about 65 years. He is survived ny
a widow and several children. inc III
torment will take place IN private
Enclosure on the homestead farm'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14
Stomach

with severe pains across my shoulders,
and great distress. l had violent nausea
which would leave me very weak and
faint, difficult to get my breath. These
spells came oftener and more severe. I
did not receive any lasting benefit from
physicians, but found such happy effects
from trial of Hoods Sarsaparilla, that
took several bottles and mean to always
keepit in the house. / am now able to
do all my own work, which for six years
II have been unable to do. My husband
and son have also been greatly bene-
flied by Hoods Sarsaparilla - for pains in
the back, and after the grip. l gladly
recommend this grand blood medicine"
MRS. PETER BURBY, Leominster, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14
WILL BE SINCERELY MISSED.
Death Of Mrs. H. S. Warren, Very Popular
Bangor Lady. "

Bangor. Jan. 13.-tSpeciaD.- Mrs.
Henry S. Warren died very suddenly
this afternoon. at her home in Hamp-
den, at the age of about % years. She
was the wife of Henry S. Warren, a
popular Bangor young man, who was
a prominent student at BOwdoin col
lege. and who. for the past year, has
been pursuing his studies in medicine
in Boston. Mrs. Warren was the sec
ond daughter of W. f. Nichols, for
merly of this city. a member of the big
dry goods firm of e. c. Nichols & Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren had been mar
ried but little over a year. Her death
is sincerely mourned by the young
people in this city.
Henry Rogers. importer of fancy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14
patents for Maine inventors.

washington. Jan. 13.-Patents issued
"wednesday. included Henry L.. Chene-
Daering. Photographic plate; Johfl
n. Richards. Gardiner, iupi - 80,
journal; James F. Bapcoen ,,., nans :, -
electric marine ''''''''"F' '''
paratuS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Jan. 13-Forecast fol-
Thursday: For New England. partly
cloudy, probably followed by light snow
in southern portions. Thursday afternoon
or night: not so cold in northern and
western portions; winds shifting to east
erlV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14

Joseph Burkhardt of Edwardsville.
H.. shot and killed his wife, Tuesday
night, and then sent a bullet through
his own brain. The deed was the Sc
quence of life of domestic unhappi-
ness. Burkhardt was wealthy con-
tractor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14
ABPlE NUTIER CASE.
Iudue will Not Appoint Guardian -App' al
Will Be Taken.

wiscasset, Jan. 13.-Judge hehhis'on
hos decided not to appoint guardian
far Abbie Nutter An appear VIII NC
,a,,on n the supreme court of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14
CLOUDY-PROBAaLY SNOW.

Boston, Jan. 13.-For Thursday: Gen
orally cloudy; probably followed by
snow flurries slowly rising tempera
ture; wind becoming easterly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-14

Henry Rogers. importer of fancy
goods. New York, failed, Wednesday.
Liabilities are estimated al 100000.
The Irish standard., 1897-02-20
A Change Ofj;PEesidents.

e In short time the country will have
a change of presidents, and then people
will rack brain and nerxe in speculation
as to the probable ps&iey of the new ad-
ministration when ifsassumes the reins
of government. No matter what the out
come may be, the -St:-Paul & Duluth
railroad will always adhere to it's we'll
known policy of giving the public the
hest for its money. Thispolicy has made
the Duluth Short Idne9sas this road is
generally known, ta1b favorite route to
and between St. Pa1ify Minneapolis Du-
luth, West .SuperioEtSti Hwater, 'Faylor's
Falls and other: impoxtant points. Mod
ern, rapid trains, smooth roadbed and
convenient schedules are always appreci-
ated by the public, which knows a good
thing when it sees it. Always take the
Duluth Short Line. w. A. Russell, Gen.
eral Passenger Agent, st. Paul, Mimi.
The Irish standard., 1897-02-20
Funeral of Postmaster Ryan.

Thomas M. Ryan, late postmaster of
Anoka, who died at the family residence
in that city on the l1th inst, was buried
from St. Stephens church on Saturday
of last week, Rev. Father Duane, the
pastor, officiating at the services which
were of most impressive nature. Cath
olics and Protestants alike were there,
to do honor to the dead. Father Duane's
tribute to the life and character Of the
deceased was both eloquent and faithful
and his advice to the living, in the care
Of the soul, left an impress on the large
assemblage of inestimable value to eve
occasion.
Mr.. Ryan was a charter member of
the .An0ka county division of the A. O..
H., and at one time was State Insurance
Secretary of the Order. He had filled
nearly every position in his own division
and was known as a wise counselor,
competent and thorough in his work.
During a residence Of about IS years
in that city he had been hcnored by
having been elected to various positions
Of trust and confidence. He was ap-
pointed postmaster by Cleveland few
months since, position he was
holding at the time of his demise. Here.
as in other matters, he gave splendid sa-
tisfaction. In his death Anoka has lost
an upright citizen who always kept well
in mind it's best interests Many from
outside Anoka were present at the OBJ
sequies, among them a delegation of
some fifteen members of the A. 0. H.
from Minneapolis.
The Irish standard., 1897-02-20
0 shakopee in 1s4s. being since that

ito Shakopee In 1s43. being since that
time and until his death resident of
this state. He was married to Miss Ell
len Moriarty, many years ago, and was
the father of IA children, 10 OF whom
are living, One of his sons is at present
student at the University and another,
George S. Cavanaugh, is railroad en-
gineer and a prominent member of the
A. o. II. and Hibernian Rifles A sister
of the deceased Is Mrs. Michael Carr,
who resides at 24S0 Hiawatha avenue,
Minneapolis. The funeral services were
held from st. Marys church, Shakopee,
solemn requiem mass being celebrated
by Father Flemming, who delivered an
impressive sermon on the life and many
excellent qualities of the deceased and
his peaceful and happy death.
The Irish standard., 1897-02-20
A Flow of Soul.

Another we'll attended and interesting
meeting of the st, Anthony Literary So
ciety was held last Tuesday evening at
eight o'clock. Eleven members had been
previously appointed by the literary
committee to prepare papers, read a po-
em or recite. Nearly all responded.
Those who were not ready asked to be
allowed to perform their intended parts
at the next meeting Miss Margaret
Wesley was appointed critic for the eve
ming, and it being her first experience
in that capacity she did we'll. Fathers
O'Reilly and Barrett were present. Long
fellows poem, ".rhe Day is Done, was
read with elocutionary expression by
Rev. James O'Reilly, his name" being
first on the program. Recitations were
all we'll rendered by Misses Mary Wren,
Agnes White, Margaret McNamee, An
ME Norton, Alice Prendergast, President
George Farrell and Roy Hill. Miss An
ma O'Brien read paper entitled, "Sketch-
es of the Greatest American poet. The
following new members were admitted.
P. F. Quinn, Misses Catherine Bohan,
Lottie Griggs, Teresa Murphy and Agnes
White. After completing the literary
program, the meeting adjourned and a
special one was called to order by pres
ident, pro tenn, H. c. Sherry, to make
final arrangements for progressive
cinch party helo the following evening,
mention of which will be found else
where in this issue of the Irish Standard.
There will be but one more meeting of
this society devoted to the study OF Long,
fellow, so Edgar Allan roe was suggest
ed as the next author to be taken up for
discussion.
The Irish standard., 1897-02-20
The WASHINGTON BANK.
If Creditors are Ever Paid it VIII Be
Slow Work.

If Creditors are Ever Paid it Will BE
Slow Work.
A. Ueland, as receiver of the Wash
ington bank, has taken time by the fore
lock by bringing suit against those
stockholders Of the bank who are con-
sidered good for the liabilities incurred
by them in connection with the failure
of the bank. The necessity of the action
is proved by the fact that while the liza
bilities of the bank amount to S510,000
the aggregate value of the assets is not
estimated at more tnan $3.50, 900.
The receiver also claims that it will
be impossible to get out of the stock
holders the 100000 for which they arc
to be held responsible. The capital
stock of 100000 was divided into 1,o0(
shares. The holders of 230 shares are
declared to be hopelessly insolvent;
holders of 420 more shares are found in
the doubtful column; while the holders
of $50 shares are considered good for the
full amount of their liabilities.
In the meantime the efforts to have
the bank reorganized are carried on, ap
parently with good result. And it is
still possible that the creditors may be
paid in full, although they will have tx
take it in installments.
The Irish standard., 1897-02-20
From Division No. 2.

The regular meeting of Division No.
!, this city, was held February 11th. AS
usual our meetings are we'll attended,
and we believe in making the most OF the
long winter evenings. Our ways and
means committee always has an excel
lent program for each meeting. We be-
lieve in the saying, if a society waits for
some one to come along and push unto
success he never gets there. There is
only one way to succeed, and that is by
hard, persistent work and keeping ever
lastingly at it. All kinds Of organiza
tions have their experimental and con-
structive stages. A nation does not build
up perfect constitution in one bound.
At the beginning Of its existence laws
and methods arc tried and found wanting
and repealed. but that does not check
further efforts. If old methods and rules
have proved failure they were I'M
proved, new ones invented, and the sys-
tenn is constantly worked at until it be-
comes thing of efficiency and power.
The first failure teaches where our weak
points are. They can be strengthened in
our next attempt 1t is often asked why
so~many members stay away from Our
meetings. The cause mostly lies in not
making the meetings success in your
divisions. Always invent something for
your next meeting. Then, and not till
then; will your meetings be success. A
young man earning good wages, if he is
solicited to join Our order he will ask,
''Wfat do I want with life insurance?
I have nobody depending on me- By
and by disease comes. He is taken ill;
has long siege of sickness and dies,
leaving his parents in most of cases to
settle large medicine bill Of the doc
tors and funeral expenses, when for a
small amount he could pay his own bills.
Decay and death are written upon every
living thing. The cradle and the coffin
appear before lis at the same time, and
the intervening space seems scarcely a
span, J. F. H.
The Irish standard., 1897-02-20
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Resolutions of coincidence adopted by
Division No. 2, Ladies Auxiliary OF the
A. O. H., or the death OF Patrick Gro
nan:
Whereas, the grim reaper, Death, has
visited the home of our loved sisters,
Bea, Mary and Joe Cronan, and taken
from them loved and only brother,
leaving a void which nothing can fill.
Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, Ladies' Auxiliary
of the A. O. H., extend to Our sisters Our
heartfelt sympathy in this their hour OF
bereavement; and be it further
Resolved, That copy OF these reso-
lutiors be sent to Our sisters, and also
to the Irish Standard for publication
Resolutions of coincidence adopted by
Division No. 2, Ladies Auxiliary of the
A. o. H., on the death Of Miss Alice
Quinn:
Whereas, The Angel of Death has. Wis
tied the home OF Sister Mary Quinn,
and taken from her loved one, also Wis
iting our ranks and taken from our roll
a Qoved one) loving sisters name
Whereas, knowing Alice as we. did, we
as sisters fully appreciate your great
loss and although. or words can bring
Tut little consolation to ! 5urr aching
heart; yet we pray that God will give ,sol1
strength IN this our hour 81 III: II,
The Irish standard., 1897-02-20
Ladies' Auxiliary No. s.

The new Division of the Ladies Aux
iliary No. 5, which was organized on the
evening OF January 3Ist i'll the northern
part Of the city, is progressing rapidly.
Meetings are held at Schuler's hall.
Fourth street and Twentieth avenue
north. on the first and third Wednes-
day evenings Of the month. The officers
elected are as follows; President, Mrs.
NJ. B. Nolan; vice president, Mrs. E.
Walsh: recording secretary, Mrs. 7. J.
Gallagher; financial secretary. Mrs. Liz
zie Sullivan; treasurer, Mrs. F. +. Jor-
dan; insurance secretary, Mrs. Sarah
Boardnlan; sergeant at arms, Mrs. M.
Neary; sentinel, Mrs. John McCann
County President ]. D. Martin, OF the
A. O. Fl. OF Lyon county, was a well
come caller at the Irish Standard Office
last Saturday. He reports the order to
be in hourishing condition in his local
ity and expects to soon organize the
Ladies Auxiliary.
The Irish standard., 1897-02-20
Dwyer-O'connor.

A very pretty wedding occurred Mon
day afternoon at o'clock, at the church
of the Immaculate Conception by Rev.
J. J. Keane, which united the lives of
Margeret A. O'Connor, of Graceville, and
Thomas H. Dwyer of this city. in the
holy bonds of matrimony. Miss Letitia
e. Brawley, schoolmate of the bride,
was maid Of homer, and p NJ. Conaboy
of Graceville acted in the capacity of
groomsman. The bride was formerly
very successful teacher in both Big
Stone and Traverse counties and was
we'll and favorably known, while the
groom has always lived in this city and
has large circle of friends, who wish
him and his charming bride many hap
py years of welded bliss.
The Irish standard., 1897-02-20
hood in 1883, he Wass as appointed a mem,

hood in 1888, he MAss Ass" appointed mem
Der Of cofnmissieo1nI Whose duty it was
| to prepare and repssl reppSsaslr to the Legislature
code for the state ii 1861 he was ap-
pointed by Preside2affa 2fa. Lincoln as secre-
tary of legation at i BrIhssssels, where he re-
mained till 1869. AfatSspfl AfatSpl his return from
Europe he continued to reside in St.
Paul until his death. .
Bradley B. Meek9at3. 1asdfter alter whom Meek
er county is called, Swaae another of the
territorial judges OF Bic supreme bench.
He was appointed aly President Taylor
through the inaucfieiain 50 81 John Bell. He
has a picturesque appearance in the
group, he being the only. one wearing
his hat He performed his duties in a
creditable manner as associate justice
with Goodrich, and retired at the begin
ming OF the Pierce administration in 1858,
when he was succeeded by Moses Sher-
burne, native OF Maine, who served
four years. With the latter sat VIM H.
WEIGH, chief justice, and Andrew c.
Chatfeld as associate justice. Sherburne
and Chat6eld were succeeded by R. r.
Nelson and c. E. Flandreau. whose
names are closely identified with the
judicial and political history of the ter
ritory and state, and who are still hale
and hearty. They were both appointed
by President Buchanan. Isaac Atwater
and c. E. Vanderburgh, OF this city.
served with distinction on the supreme
bench. The former was elected at the
first state election in 1857 as one of the
associate justices, and entered upon the
duties of the office in 1883 He served
eight years, when he resigned. Judge
Vanderburgh became member of the
court in 1861 and served with ability for
more than IL years. Judge Cornell of this
city, who died 1S years ago, is another
Of the judges OF the supreme bench, who
is remembered as an able lawyer and
conscientious jurist. Another familiar
face in the group is that of Judge Berry,
who died in this city. in 1887, after 23
years of continuous service as an asso-
ciate justice OF the supreme court. His
term OF office was longer than that OF
any other member OF the court since its
Organization, and the ~ volumes of the
reports attest the fidelity, industry and
learning with which he discharged the
duties of his high office.
The publishers OF this beautiful en-
craving OF the supreme bench OF Mime
sofa have done a good work i'll presery-
ing the Counterfeit presentments'' OF
these distinguished men in permanent
form. Every Judge and lawyer should
procure copy.