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The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
MAN Was SAND BAGGED
While His Wife in the Next Room
Was Shot.
SENSATIONAL MURDER AND ROB.
Berry NEAR ROCHESTER, NY.

George Smith, wealthy Resident Of
ChurchvilIe, Gagged and Robbed Of
$500 by Men Who Put Bullet
Through His Wife's Brain-Robbers
Fled With Money.
Rochester, NY, September 9.-Church-
Vile, small village few miles west of
Rochester. WAS aroused early this morn
ing by burglary, and what will probably
prove TO be murder. Mrs. George
smith was shot, the bullet passed through
the ear and lodging in the head. When
discovered she was In very critical con-
Edidion. An effort was made to extract
the bullet but it proved unsuccessful. In
another room of the family residence
where the crime was committed, George
smith, her husband, wealthy resident
OF the town, lay bound and gagged.
1t was his groans that first aroused the
household about o'clock this morning.
When liberated he said that he had been
robbed by two masked men who had
taken all the money he had in the house.
about $1S60. Mr.. Smith also told of hear
ing the report of pistol in his wife's
bedroom adjoining the room in which he
lay and an immediate search resulted in
discovering Mrs. Smith lying on the floor
In semi-conscious condition, her head
and shoulders covered with blood.
Smith later said he was sandbagged by
the men, as soon as he saw then in the
house and that when he had partly re-
covered from the effects of the blow they
frightened him by threats of death into
telling where his money was.
DR.. Van Horn reported that on his re-
turn home from professional call about
3 o'clock he heard the report of a reyol-
yer which might have been in the di-
rection Of the Smith residence The
county and local police are working on
the case
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Holcom. Case at New Bedford.

New Bedford, Mass, September 9.-The
hearing in the case of Henry A. Holcomb,
charged with conspiring with the late
Frank P. Hadley. treasurer of the Ben
nett and Columbia cotton mills, to de-
fraud the corporations out OF 100000,
was resumed in the district court today
before Judge Fox of Taunton.
Tho case of the government had previ-
ously been put in. and the defense began
it's reply today. The forenoon was spent
in tracing more than 5000 shares of stock
held by Mr.. Holcomb. While the proceed
ing was dull and uninteresting. it is re-
garded as important in the interests OF
the defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
PORTLAND MAINE FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER

n,n,,s MS statement are worth nearly $500, 900.
a.atsa aataon says that when he arrived at his
s.ho,oh smho.. ne handed the valise to one
VIZ wnoin ne believed to be his servant. 1t
va mas uark and the valise was not missed
loa iol several hours. Several persons have
peota peon arrested on suspicion of being con-
iise ueo'ou with the disappearance of the va
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
LIABILITIES A MILLION.
Failure of the Well Known Banking House
of j. r. Willard s. Co.

New YORK. September 9.-J. R. Will
lard, Elmer D. Virgins and J. B. Wig
gins, who compose the firm of j. r. Will
lard & Co., bankers and brokers, with
offices in this city, Buffalo, Washington,
Philadelphia an Montreal, Canada, today
assigned to James L. Starbuck. with
preferences for $40. 600 to VIM. H. Oster-
hout
No statement of the condition of the
firm is yet obtainable, but it is estimated
that their liabilities will reach 81, 600, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
VOTE NOT YET TAKEN. .
But Settlement of strike Sure To Be
Reached.

Columbus, Ohio, September 9.-The
miners convention remained in executive
session until late this afternoon, adjoin-
ing until tomorrow morning without
having taken vote on the proposed set
tlement President Ratchford said to an
Associated Press representative tonight
"You may predict with every degree of
certainty that a settlement will be
reached and that the action of the nation
al board in recommending settlement
will be endorsed"
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
United Mine Workers Strike snaS.

Columbus, Ohio, September 9.-The
national convention of United Mine
Workers has struck a snag. President
knight and Secretary Kennedy of Indi-
ana, believe settlement on the basis pro-
posed would adjust matters in Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio, Indiana and EasternEIlli
nois, but would have little or no effect
in Northern Illinois. These men are
substantially in favor of continuance
O. the strike. President Carson of North
ern Illinois says the men will stay out
whether the strike is settled or not.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Killed While Stealing a Ride.

Munice,. Ind, September "a freight
train on the Lake Erie and Western rail-
way near Albany was wrecked this morn
ing on t1estle. Eight loaded cars were
smashed. Charles Manor of Portland,
Ind, was killed and John Collins of the
same place was fatally injured. They
were stealing a ride 1t is believed there
are other men under the wreckage.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Car aud Locomotive Painters.

Newport News, Va, September 9.-The
citation of the United States and Canada
in session at Old Point Comfort today
elected the following officers President,
@. e. Copp, Lawrence, Mass; vice presi-
dent, H. G. Masters, Chicago; secretary
and treasurer, Robert McKeon, Kent,
Ohio. No other business of public interest
was transacted.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Was a Drop to Death.

Chillcothe, Mo-, September 9.-Prof.
Bozart. the aeornaut, who made the bal
loon ascension at the FAIR grounds. was
fatally injured by the failure Of his
parachute to open readily when he made
The descent. He was about 300 feet In the
air when he cut loose and before the
parachute opened he was less than so
feet from the ground. His injuries are
such that his recovery is considered i'm
nnsSihla.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Ameer Can Believe This.

London, September 9.-The correspon-
dent Of the Times at Simla says: The
government Of India has written the
Ameer of Afghanistan that the present
operations in Afghan territory are intend
ed solely to punish Haddah Mullah and
his followers in arms; that there is no
intention to interfere with tribunal inde-
pendence or permanently to occupy the
country, but that all who offer opposit-
ion will be punished by the troops.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

Santa Fe, NM, September 9.-Reports
from Golden, South Santa Fe county,
say that in sinking tabular well to Sc
cure a water supply, the drill passed
foot Of which shows free gold. Some Of
the gold nuggets are as large as grains
of wheat. The discovery was made on
virgin ground at depth of $50 feet.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Advance On Khartoum delayed.

London, September 10.-The Daily
Mails correspondent at Cairo SAYS it is
rumored there that the advance Of the
Anglo-E Egyptian column under Gen. Sir
Herbert Kitchener to Khartoum will be
delayed until January owing to lack of
funds. The troops meantime will be con
centrated at Berber
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Pois oned BY Mushrooms.

Haverhill, Mass, September 9.-John
Morrisey who claimed to belong in Provi-
dence, died at the City hospital this after
noon, from poisoning. He was found lying
on the sidewalk of River street, yesterday
afternoon, writhing in pain, and was
Thought to have suffered shock. After
being taken to the hospital he told the
doctors that he had been. eating mush-
rooms and that he had eaten a toadstool
by mistake = cpf
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Fatalitie. Attending a Fire.

Chicago, September "a number of
small frame residences on Belmont ave-
nue. were burned yesterday and Mrs. Her
man Lehman was burned to death. Her
daughter Dora, II years OF age, was Sc
verely burned while endeavoring to save
her mother. A number of fremen were
injured while trying to extinguish the
flames.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Fatal Results of Shooting.

Boston, September 9.-Michael Loffid
of 20 Kossuth street, Providence. who was
shot in the abdomen at Hyde Park Tues
day night, died at the Massachusetts
General hospital about 5. 10 p. m. James
A. Comtck also of Hyde Park, is under
arrest as the supposed assailant, and the
charges reads assault with pistol. AS
his hearing is fixed for next Monday, it
is likely the complaint will be made a
more serious one
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

=. Bangor, September "a series of ter
rif1c showers swept over Bangor this after
noon, beginning at O'Clock. There was
very heavy rain, deep thunder, vivid
and furious storm Of hail.
The damage to streets and highways is
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
KILLED.

Joseph Branham, engineer.
Nate Hollister, engineer.
Benjamin Waters, fireman.
James Hurley, fireman.
Edward Yonselvt, fireman.
Unknown boy, stealing ride.
MISSING.
Jose Sauers, baggageman.
INJURED.
Wm. Frisbee, engineer.
W. E. Jones postal clerk.
W. G. McGleed, postal clerk.
8 @. MCGEE, postal clerk.
r. A. Doran, postal clerk.
--- Patrick, brakeman.
G. A. Van Clever, brakeman.
L. j. Button, passenger, Cottonwood
Falls.
f. B. Wallack, passenger, Atchison.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Slight Fire In Laundry.

Haverhill, Mass, September 9 "A fire
started in the laundry room Of the city
hospital caused by clothes being blown
upon the stove tonight. 1t spread
through this department., but was kept
from the main building. The damage
will not exceed 500.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

large, and much glass was broken.
Lightning struck the barn of Henry M.
Harrington in Brewer and set it on fire.
The barn was totally destroyed with its
contents of hay, grain and farm tools.
One COW was killed and Mr.. Harrington
received severe shock. Loss $4,000, in
sured,
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
-rps Roat sunk.

Digby. N. S., September, 9:-The tug
boat Clipper, which was sunk in COLL
SION with the schooner shenandoah,
captain Gibson while the latter was pc
Ing towed down the river Sunday, IS IN
Iorty feet Of water and probably VIII not
be raised The Shenandoah was bound
from Bear river to. Cuba. She put back
Tor repairs.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Hadn't Learned It in Germany.

Berlin, September 9.-The Nord
Deutsche Allegemeine Zeitung says moth
ing is known in selni-officia1 circles Of the
report from China, via San Francisco,
that Germany has purchased the harbor
of Tung Yung Kow, near Foo Chow, for
a,nayal station
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

Buffalo, Wyo., September 9.-Ihe for
est fires which had been raging Tor two
or three weeks in the Black forest IS
spreading rapidly. famed by high gale.
A bout 20 miles square are reported Gov
stroyed
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
No Change In New Orl.an..

New Orleans, September 9.-Up to
night fall there had been no change in
the fever situation. Two or three sus-
picious cases had been reported to the
board of health, a material falling off
from YESTERDAY, when there were 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
A Missing Valise.

Laredo, Tex, September 9.-Don Pedro
Trueba, the owner Of valise which was
seized by the customs officers here, ar
rived yesterday from his hacienda With
in the state of San Luis Potts.
The contents of Nhs, valise according to
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

" pleased to hear Of the very loyal and
kind reception which my dear grand chill
dren met with everywhere in Ireland ,and
1 would ask you to let this expression of
mine be generally KNOWN.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
I he Queen Pleased.

London, September 9.-The Queen has
written the following letter to Earl
Cadogan, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland,
with reference to the recent visit of the
Duke and Duchess of York: 81 am great
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
A River Driver Killed.

Rumford Falls, September 9.-Guy Reed,
a Rumford Falls river driver, was killed
at log landing few miles above here
today. He was crushed under falling logs.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

WARM SOUTHWEST WIHuS.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, Me-, Sept. 9.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
8 a. m.-Barometer. 29.990 thermo-
meter, $50: dew point, 83, humidity. SO;
wind, w s; weather clear.
8 p. m.-Barometar. 1871; thermom-
eter, 800; dew point. eS, humidity, 7S;
wind, SW; velocity, Z: weather. clear.
Mean daily thermometer, IA; maxi
mum thermometer. s6; minimum ther.
mometer, 81; maximum velocity OF
wind, 10 S; total precipitation, %.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
MISCELLANEOUS.

Purely vegetable in its compost
ton, CLOVERILLA holds in solu-
ton the active principles of all
its ingredients as they naturally ex-
ist, and is not only effectual as a
medicine but absolutely delightful
in its aromatic favor and odor.
1t is particularly acceptable to per-
sons of delicate, languid habit, or
weak stomach, and for general or
nervous debility is unapproached and
unapproachable. 1t does what no
other remedy ever did supplies the
actual original constituents that
make Nerves - and thereby fur
nishes COMPLETE NEW NER-
VOUS SYSTEM that is equal to
e0ery requirement of alert, virile and
vigorous existence.
Price S1.OO per Bottle.
Get it of any Druggist. or
THE JAr1ES w. FOSTER CO.,
BATH, N. II.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Washington,

Washington,
September 9.-For
Maine: Generally
fair, warmer in
northeast portion;
southwe S t Q T l y
winds.
Boston, Sept. 8.
For Boston and
vicinity for Friday
Fair continued
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
IT'S YELLOW FEVER.
DR.. Guiteras Has at Last Been Convinced
sgE;y OF the Fact.

Washington, September 9.-Dr. John
Guiteras, the yellow fever expert, tele-
graphed Ito Surgeon General Wyman to-
day as follows: G5
s5 Ocean Springs, Miss.
OF the three suspicious cases reported
by me yesterday, one confirms yellow
fever by autopsy; another by subsequent
course; the third case is not yellow fever.
Today diagnosed another case of yellow
fever. We have two cases in a sick list
of 40
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

!. The annual report of the auditor for the
Interior department. shows that the
amount paid for pensions during the
last year was S140. AT ,6s7.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Local Weather Report.

warm; southwest winds.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
WHAT STATE MUST PROVE.
Has Hard Task Before 1t in the
Leutgert Case.
BOTH SESSIONS YESTERDAY OCCU-
PIED BY EXPERT TESTIMONY.

Must Prove That Human Body Could Be
Dissolved in Caustic Potash and That
Remains Found in Vat Were of q HUI
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-06-18
Mary Emma Quillin.

The following sketch. taken
from a Fulton county (Illinois)
paper, will be ofinterest to many
people of Clarksburg, where the
subject formerly resided, and we
herewith reproduce it in full
Mary Emma Dublin died at
the residence of her sister, Mrs.
Martha McCune, on Saturday,
May 10th, of a complicated ner.
vous disease, the sequel of la
grippe. She was born in Clarke.
burg, West Virginia, and with
her parents came to Ipava when
a child, arriving here in Novem.
Der 1858. Born and baptized in
the Presbyterian church she was
admitted into the full fellowship
of the church in early woman.
hood. For many years she was
a devoted teacher in the Sabbath
school, having charge of the
primary pupils, and the crafty.
ing feature to her Of her work in
this department was the devotion
and love of the little folks. which
she always enjoyed. OF a family
OF five children she was the first
to be called from life to death.
She was a beautiful type of Chris
tan character. To those who
have been so fortunate as to be
associated for years with the
family of that sturdy pioneer
Rev. E. Quillin it is enough in
praise to say that this daughter,
whose death we now record,
possessed all the strong points
of Christian character SO emin-
emily a part Of both Mr.. and Mrs.
Quillin. She, like Mary of old,
was ever faithful, ever true. The
funeral occurred from the Nc.
Cune residence on Sunday after.
noon, Rev. Ross officiating
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-06-18
B. so. sumner Book.

The Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road has just issued a very hand
some book for summer travel,
describing the mountain resorts,
springs and baths located on and
adjacent to its line; also the vari-
Gus watering places on the At
lantic Coast. The routes for
reaching them are set forth in a
comprehensive and clear, man
ner. The book is printed on fine
paper, beautifully illustrated,
and will prove of valuable assist
ance to parties contemplating a
summer resort. Copies can be
had by applying to various B. &
o. Agents or by sending 10 cents
in stamps to cover postage to ].
NJ. Schryver, General Passenger
Agent, Baltimore, Md. 1t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-06-18
DIVINE, Is EXECUTED.
ramous Tramp Dog That Has Travelled
Over The Country in Mail Cars
Shot for Biting a.Postal
Clerk.

TOLEDO. o., June 11-'Ownie'
the tramp dog. that has travelled
all over the country in postal
cars. the pet Of mail clerks aud
Postoffice employees, was shot at
4 o'clock this afternoon by order
of Postmaster Brand. The cause
of this action was the fact that
'Ownle' had bitten and lacerated
W. w. Blankertz, a postal clerk
severely in the band and leg.
Notwithstanding the order re-
Gently issued that the dog should
not be carried on mail cars. he
was Struggled into this city last
night and lodged in the base
ment of the Post Office.
Blankertz undertook to fondle
the dog, which fastened its fangs
in his hands. AS the man under
took to retreat .Ownie' went at
him again and bit him in the leg,
making a bad wound. This was
about midnight, and Blankertz
had considerable difficulty in
securing prompt medical atten-
ton. A Deputy United States
Marshal was asked to shoot him,
but as he started toward the dog
'Ownfe' tore a piece from his
pantaloons. Then the Postmas-
ter was notified and the edict
went forth. Before any of the
clerks could get him to the depot
he was shot. The postal clerks
here will mount his skin and
send it TO the Dead Letter Office
Museum.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-06-18
The Grim Reaper.
MRS. SARAH FoRpYcE.

Mrs. Sarah Fordyces widow Of
the late Daniel Fordyce, died in
Fairmont on Saturday evening,
June 18th, aged IS years. For a
long time Mrs. Fordyce had been
severely afflicted. having suffered
from stroke of paralysis for a
number of years. A few weeks
ago her daughters, Misses Ella
and Emma, moved to Fairmont,
where they had beenteaching for
some time and where their moth
er died. Theremains were taken
to Morgantown on Tuesday morn
ing and laid to rest by the side of
her late husband in Oak Grove.
Deceased was always a good
woman and was highly esteemed
by all who knew her. She leaves
three daughters. Misses Ella and
Emma and Mrs. Geo. D. Purinton,
and one son William R.. who re-
sides in Hamilton, Ohio. Mrs.
Fordyce has been a member of
the Baptist church for many
years.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-06-18
GOFF CHAPEL.
The Old Aid The New.
BY ". r, PACE.

The old Goff Chapel has passed away
In its place is palace grand
Its carpeted floors and beauteous array
Can be viewed by all who may attend
The walls are bedecked and fringed
with gold
No gloomy uncanny walls OF old.
Now listen for the bells to ring
And in this palace we'll gladly sing
Come one, come all to the church once
more;
Your welcome, and certainly your pres.
ence we implore.
Such ease such comfort, ye ne'er knew
before.
AS in our church with elevated floor.
The pastor am sure will do his part,
So let MS all take bran-new start
With everything clean and new,
And Heaven our only object IN view.
Thanks TO pastor who toiled so hard
Thanks to those who gave toward
Thanks to those who could not give,
For We know we have their sweet good
will
No mortal man can build too fine
An altar whereon to praise His name,
So let us all join hand in hand,
And look forward to better land.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-06-18
NO 81 CLARKsBURG.w W. vA..JUNE ls. 1897.
AN UNFORTUNATE MlsHAP.

The b all and rain storm caught
a hapless outing party at Ches-
wood Park Sunday evening, aud
their escape was littlesHort Of the
miraculous. Mr.. Charles Green.
accompanied by Misses Libby
and Mary Coffman and Mss Belle
Waideck, had driven down to
Hepzibah church, and after de-
votions had repaired to Ches-
wood Park, and entered a pavil-
ion to partake of q bounteous
basket dinner the young ladies
had thoughtfully prepared before
hand. The team was hitched up
near by, and presently the storm
came on in all its fury Giant
trees were upturned and blown
to the ground. and the forest
soon presented the appearance
of q clearing. One Of the falling
trees struck the carriage, an ele-
CANT surrey, and demolished it.
The horses escaped injury by a
miracle. The party were some
what frightened and when the
storm abated felt thankful they
were living. The young ladies
remained while Mr.. Green
mounted one of the horses and
rode to Shinnston for another
vehicle. On his return they all
started for Clarksburg, arriving
here in safety. The injured car.
riage was one of Stuart's turn.
outs. Twas damaged to the ex:
tent Of $40.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-06-18
Close Call.


Mrs. n. j. Drnmmond and lit
tie daughter are visiting friends
in Toledo, Ohio. In q recent
issue of the Toledo daily Ne,os.
the following article appears I:
"a runaway accident occurred
this morning at the corner of
Platt and Second streets, which
might have resulted fatally.
Miss Cady Drummond was rid
ing around on the grocery wagon
of G. W. Chollett with the clerk,
Johu Young. Mr.. Young came
out of a house on Second street,,
and just as he was about to get
on the wagon the horse started
to run. The horse ran down Sec.
ond street to Platt and in at
tempting to turn the corner ran
into the curb. Miss Drummond
was thrown from tile seat and lit
on her head and shoulders. She
was not severely injured, but
considerably shaken up and
bruised. The horse fell, and in
SO doing sprained its hip and re.
ceived a bad cash in its chest.
VeterinarySurgeonHa rtwas sum
moned and dressed the wound.
Miss Drummond is a young
girl about s years old and with
her mother is visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Chollett."
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-06-18

the police regard him as even
more dangerous than a Kansas
cyclone. He had three down on
the pavement at one time and
seemed to be q match single
handed for any two men. It may
be, dear reader, that your mind.
is picturing to you some modern
Sampson but the hero Of this
sketch is none other than the
generally good natured RUDE
Bartlett. We tried to find out
what Rube had been doing that
brought down upon him the
wrath of the city police, but the
policeman had that tired feeling
and seemed unable to express
himself. We appealed to the
crowd and were informed that
RUDE had come up merely to in.
quire for what offense his friend
Goodman had been arrested and
was answered by abuses and
curses by the officer, which put
him on his metal When they
undertook to arrest him they
found him whole team. 1t took
practically the entire force before
they got through with it and made
rather embarrassing scene for
the large crowdthat had assemb-
led. Itisn't the first time Rube
has exhibited the power Of his
muscle and he has the reputation
of being a .s,ugger from Slug
gersville,' or rather Bull Skin.
We seriously object to Rube's
abusing our city police, however,.
and hope that such q thing will
not occur again. A nice healthy
policeman with a good complex
ion is an ornament to any town
and we have them here. We
hope Rube will be content with
remaining at home for a while
picking blackberrles and shoot
ing bull frogs in and around
Bull Skin. Yes. Rabe, our cops
won't loye you II You knock them
about and dirty their uniforms.
They don't like to be used for
street mops and the wicked way
in which you use your left hand
is peculiarly embarrassing.