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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
CLARK'S TRAGIC END.
Unable to Stop Drinking, Throws
Himself Under a Train.
Was Once Wealthy and Smart Recently In.
mate Of Tosus Home.

New York, Oct. ia. p. Clark. law
yer, who was once worth 500, 900. threw
himself in front OF q train at Mt. Ver-
non, Friday night, because he could not
stop drinking.
Late in the evening, he walked into
Watts barroom in LIST street, and or
dered drink CT whiskey. He swal-
lowed the liquor with a smack OF his
lips. ''Ah," said he to the bartender,
this is the first drink have had in a
year. 1t has the good old taste; give
me another"
Then he became confidential and said
that he was A. p. Clark; that he had
come from Togus, Me-, to take posi-
ton in the law office of Corporation
Counsel Marshall
But" said he, I'll never be able to
hold it. I have been in the Soldiers
Home at Togus, trying to cure my de-
sire for liquor. but it's no use. You
see, I've gone back to my old habits.
Tonight you will find my dead body on
yonder tracks. l am going to end it
ALL"
He took another drink and walked
out Of the store. Hackmen saw him at
the Mt. Vernon station OF the New
Haven road. Several sleepy passen-
gers saw him stagger to the end of the
platform. His head was bowed on his
breast and he was mumbling incohe--
entity. A few moments later an eX-
press train, bound south, came into
view.
Just as the train dashed up, pasSen-
gers and engineer saw Clark dive heal
foremost in front of the engine. He
fell on the pilot and was hurled to the
platform. His skull was crushed. and
apparently every bone in his body was
broken.
Judge A. NJ. Pemberton identified
him. CLARK was n member of the New
York bar and considered an expert on
BRIEFS" said Mr. Pemberton. Ten
years ago he practiced in New York
city, and later he removed TO Buffalo.
Drink was his only fault, and h.
squandered his fortune for 1t.
HE had a beautiful wife and daugh-
ter. Where they are l do not know.
He has been in the Togus soldiers
home for year. and was a war vet
cram" Corporation Counsel Marshall
said that he had offered Clark posi-!
ton in his office providing he kept
straight. Clark had accepted the offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North, East.
South and West.

The king of Siam and his suite arrived
at Madrid. Saturday.
The town of Iowa Hill, Cal. a mining
camp of about 500 inhabitants. was de-
stroyed by fire. Saturday night. Two men
were burned to death and several others
were injured.
The Galveston. Tex, board of health
Saturday. officially declared that there
is no yellow fever in Galveston and no
danger from infection. State Health
such declaration he would raise the
quarantine.
Mayor Clarke of Manchester N. H.. re-
ceived word from Acting Adjutant Gen
eral Corbin. at Washington. Saturday, to
the effect that Troop f, Sd Cavalry. had
been ordered to go by rail from Holyokc
to Manchester The troopers will prob
ably reach there Monday.
John w. Hobart died at ST. Adams.
VT, Saturday night, in his Goth year.
He was general manager of the Central
Vermont until 1891. when he retirai
from active railroad service. His wife
and one son survive him.
The life saving station at Salisbury
beach, Newburyport, is completed and
has been formally accepted by the United
States life-saving department. When the
station was officially examined by the
United States inspectors. they pronounced
IL the HneSt ana most complete In Oetall
of any station along the coast.
The President received the Putnam
Phalanx of Hartford CT. early Satur-
day. They were returning from the
Nashville Exposition and marched to the
White House grounds and were received
by the President in the East room
Then came 80 surviving members of the
LIST Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, who
were also received in the East room.
Isaiah c. Libby. so years old. living at
Il Walker street, CharleStoWn district
Boston, Saturday, while riding a. bicycle
came in collision with an ice wagon at
the corner of Rutherford avenue and
rockingham street, Charlestown. He
was thrown and the wheels of the ice
wagon passed over his head, killing him
instantly. The burial will be at Cornish
Me-, on Monday.
The cabinet meeting at London lasted
two hours. Saturday. 1t is understood
that the question of reopening the Indian
mints for the coinage of silver was not
decided. but it is added the matter was
ject of further communications between
the chancellor of the excheuuer Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach and the u. S.
monetary commission.
Lizzie Flemming, aged So. a servant in
the employ of Alanzon c. Dixon, a SIAM
frd, Ct. grocer. was seized with homi-
cidal mania, shortly after midnight, Fri
day night and arming herself with an
axe. entered her mstress's chamber. at
tackled Mrs. Dixon, infiicting probably
fatal injuries, and wounded Mr.. Dixon
and daughter. She then escaped and was
found unconscious under the porch of
the house. Mr.. and Miss Dixon are at
the hospital. and Mrs Dixon, it is ex-
pected, will die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The next session of the Maine Ministers
Association will be held in Auburn, on
Wednesday, Nov. 10. The session will
convene In the High Street Methodist
church.
The game shipment on Friday was a
record breaker. The receipts of game in
this city on that date were the largest
ever known. There was 90 deer on the
trains that arrived here during the day
Bangor Commercial.
The Islander suit Of Libby VS.. Towle
which has been on trial at South Paris,
for three days, was finished in the Ok
jury gave the plaintiff a verdict and
assessed damages at $780,
Hon. A. A. Strout gave banquet at
Cliff island, Portland harbor, Saturday
afternoon. to the city government and
speeches were made by Mr.. Strout
Mayor Randall, Col. F. T.. Boothby, Hon.
Clarence Hale, Alderman Illsley and
Councilman Brown.
Saturday. for the gold egionst in
Alaska. He is to go by the way of. Cape
Horn to San Francisco in the Bath ship
Sterling. now loading a cargo at New
York. Mr.. Paulina expects to reach San
Francisco next March,
Friday afternoon, Miss Alkaline Ches-
ley Of Hebron, whose age is about ~.
was driving alone toward home and
| reached the crossing on the p. & r. F.
Il. R., near the old Advent camp
ground, about express train time, the
horse stopped on the crossing suddenly
| and the incoming train hit the team,
| killing the horse, making kindling wood
| o the wagon and seriously injuring
Miss Chesley. She was removed to her
| home in Hebron.
Orders were issued, Saturday, direct
| ing that the gunboat Vicksburg b.
placed in commission at the Kittery
yard, next Saturday. She will be COM
manded by Commander e. B. H. Lille;
| her executive officers. will be Lieut..
c. E. Fox; navigator, Lieut.. F. S. Car
ter; and watch and division officer,
Ensign H. H. Hough. Past Assistant
Engineer r. s. Griffin will be chief en-
gineer, and Assistant-Surgeon M. X.
johnson, medical officer.
II The 16-inch water pipe in the bed of the
| Kennebec river through which Bath an(
| Brunswick have for two years been sup.
piled with water from Nequasset lake
was broken, Friday, thereby cutting of
the supply from that source. The pipe
as broken about $50 yards from the Bait
shore by large anchor of the Bath
schooner r. D. Bibber, the anchor having
been dropped directly over the pipe. Sat
| urday forenoon, uiver succeeded ir
clearing the anchor from the pipe Tt
| repair the break will require several DAYS
and in the meantime Bath and Brunswick
will be supplied from Thompsons brook
the pumps at the station there havinf
been set at work Immediately after the
accident on the Kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
WAS HlNGTON FiREMEN.
Reviewed BY President MckinIey-Reception
Aiterward in East Room.

Washington. Oct. 15.-President McKin
ley, today, reviewed the police and fire
department parade of Washington. a
stand was erected in front of the White
House and at 3 o'clock the President, ac-
companied by the district commissioners
Secretaries Sherman and Alger, Attorney
General McKenna and Gen. Miles, took
seats upon the platform. The President
complimented the commissioners upon the
fine appearance of both departments.
After the review reception was held
in the East room and the President shook
hands with 500 people who had watched
the parade and who thronged to the
White House when it was over. Mrs
Mckinley saw the parade from one of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
TAUNTON IS PROUD.
Dedication Of Monument On Spot Where Firs'
Liberty Flag WAS Raised.

Taunton, Mass, Oct. 15.-In the pres
ence of a gathering of nearly 5000 peo-
pie, this afternoon AN immense granite
boulder. appropriately inscribed was
dedicated by Gov. Wolcott and mem
beers OF the Old Colony commission. 1t
marked the spot where in October, IVA.
was raised the first liberty flag and
pole in the colony. The flag bore the
words Liberty and Union" and since
has been known as the Red Flag of
Taunton; and on the same spot. on
Oct. "a, 1856. Gen. David Cobb, in COM
mand of 400 militia men and volun-
teers. subdued body of insurgents in
Shea's rebellion which had gathered 20
prevent the session of the supreme jul
dicial court in Taunton. and to seize
Its papers. This event put an end t.
the rebellion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
THE OLIVE PICKER MURDER.
The Grand Jury All Ready to Hear Case on
Prisoners Arrival.

Boston, Oct 15-The first act of justice
in the prosecution of the case against
John Anderson. steward of the schooner
Olive Pecker, on board of which Captain
Whitman and First Mate Saunder were
murdered. off the coast of South America.
last summer, was begun in the United
which will consider the case, was selected
and sworn.
This proceeding took place in the United
States circuit court room. Judge Putnam
of the corcuit court, on the bench. As
sistant United States Attorney John II.
Casey represented the government.
Edward p. Higgins of Worcester. was
chosen foreman. After short delibera-
ton the jury was excused until November
.. when it is expected that the Pecker
case will be taken up.
The United States steamship Lancaster
with the prisoner and witnesses on board
will probably reach here, next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
BATES, s; U. OF NJ, 4.
Immense Crowd at Lewiston 10 See the Nome
b Team Win.

Lewiston Oct. 1.-THE largest crowd
that ever saw a foot ball game in this
city was present at Lee park. Saturday
afternoon, to witness the contest between
the University of Maine and Bates Col
lege. The weather was excessively warm.
The game was full of sensations.
With pa seconds to play and the score
four to nothing in favor of the Univer-
sity boys, goal was kicked from the
field by Halliday. and the game was
won by a score of to 4.
The university kicked off. Bruce of
Bates went round left end for 20 yards
and Russell for eight yards. and then
the ball was lost by Bates on a tumble.
The University got to within a foot of
goal. Bates held and punted to the
middle of the field. and the half ended
without either side scoring.
In the second half Bates kicked off.
and a wonderful run of As yards was
made by Ellis. The play was in Bates
ground for about II minutes, when Saw
yer was pushed over for touchdown for
Maine. French failed on an easy goal.
Bates kicked to the universitys 30-yard
line and worked the bail to the 2O-yard
line. A dispute arose over the time. the
university lineman claiming that there
was only second. and the Bates man
insisting that it was g minute They
compromised on 80 seconds. The ball was
rushed down to the 5-yard line by Bates.
and with only three seconds to play.
Halliday lifted the pigskin over the bar
fnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
Other Games.

At Albany-Legigh 5; Williams, 0.
At observation-disclosures, s; b. A. A., 0.
At NewtOn-Yale. 10: Newton A. A. 0.
AT Easton, Pa.-Lafayette, 0; Cornell. 0.
At Providence-Brown. "a; Wesleyan. u.
At Princeton-Princeton IS; Indiana. 0.
At Amherst-Amherst s; Technology. G.
At ambridge-Harvard, 1901, 10; Exc
ter, 4.
At Observation-Disclosures 0; Thorn
ton, 0.
At Sanford-Biddeford High, IA; San
ford 0.
At Worcester-Worcester Tech. 6; Troy
Tech, o.
At West Point-Harvard, 10; West
Point, 0.
At Philadelphia-Pennsy "a: Dart
mouth, O.
At Anapolis-Anapolis, 20; Penney Re
serves, o.
At New Haven-Yale, 1901, II; Worces-
ter High, 0.
AT Worcester-Holy Cross, IS; Worces-
ter A. A., 0.
At Portland-Portland High, 0; Bowdoin
Freshmen, 0.
At Whitman-Boston College, IA; Whit
man A. c.. 4.
At Hamilton. N. Y-Syracuse, G; Col
gate. 6. Neither side scored in first half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18

The grand jury of the Oxford county
supreme court at South Paris, submit
ted report, Saturday morning.
Twenty-eight indictments were pre-
scented, the biggest list in the history
of the court. Among the indictments
were the following: Charles A. Plummer
of Portland; Walter Abise. alias Damon,
OF Waterford; Jessie Webb, Walter l..
Ellingwood. and John Raymond, of Up
ton: Albert A. Hodgon of Albany, Levi
Frost Of, Norway. for breaking and en-
tering and larceny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
5000 PEOPLE HOMEl Ess.
The Town Of Windsor, n. s., Wiped Out Of
Existence by Fire.

Halifax, N. S., Oct. 1.-THE town of
Windsor, the seat of Hants county, 81
miles from this city, was wiped out by
fire, Sunday. Few buildings in the
town were left standing and 5000 people
are homeless.
Windsor is situated on the Dominion
Atlantic Railway, on the western coast
OF the province, and is the seat of
Kings college. AS far as known no
lives were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
CORED TO DEATH.
Horrible Death Of Embden Man Gored BY q
Maddened Bull.

Boston, Oct. ia special to tn,
Herald from Embden, Me-. says:
Ezekiel Keefe, or Walker" as COM
monty known, was feeding a young
bull. today. when the animal turned
upon him. knocked him down, gored
and trampled upon him. DIR. Greene of
Scion was called but Keefe soon died
He was terribly lacerated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18

Brunswick has been made a billing
point on the Maine Central railroad,
and merchants there will henceforth
get the advantage of quicker and
cheaper hauls, their goods being ship
ped direct instead of through remote
billing points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
BASE BALL.
AT CINCINNATI.

About 1900 people witnessed the game
between the Baltimores and All-Ameri-
cans here. Sunday. The Champions gave
a very poor exhibition of ball playing.
while the All-Americans put up very
pretty game and won with ease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
Killed by Fall from q House.

Old Orchard, Oct. 15.-John Lyons, a
carpenter. fell from the roof of a house.
this afternoon, and received injuries from
which he died. tonight. His wife, one son
and two daughters survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18

Bicycle riders. football players and ath-
letes.. generally, find sovereign remedy
for the sprains and bruises and cuts to
which they are constantly liable in DR..
Thomas Electric Oil.
v.<:r, wed. fr1itWky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
German American Reform Union Indors %
Seth Low and Citizens Ticket.

New York. Oct. 15.-After stormy ses-
sion, lasting until midnight, the general
committee of the German American Re
form Union endorsed Seth Low and the
entire Citizens Union ticket. The vote
was 1882 for Low, and 80 against the reso-
luton,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
WaierviIls High, 6; Colby Second. o.

Waterville, Oct. I7.-Waterville High
and the Colby second team played stiff
game, Saturday, the former winning. to
0. In the last minute of the rst half.
Sturtevant got the ball on a tumble and
dashed over the line Pike and Taylor
excelled on Colby. and James on the High
school. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18

Howard s. Lowe. for four years key
clerk at the Parker house, Boston died.
Saturday morning. of typhoid-pneumonia'
at his home. Nonquit street, Dorchester.
after short Illness. He was % years old
and unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All dfns'
gists refund the money II 10 fails 10 cuss. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
BOWDOIN.
TUFTS.

Score-Tufts, IS; Bowdoin. 6. Umpire.
Pierce of Bowdoin. Referee. Sweet of
Tufts. Linesmen. Stockbridge of Bow
doin and Hildreth of Tufts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
COLBY SECOND

Score-W H. S.. 6. Touchdown-Sturte-
want Goal from touchdown-James. UNI
pire, Thayer of Waterville. Referee.
Bates of Colby. Linesmen. Tozier and
Allen of Colby. Time, 15-minute halves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
MAINE UNIVERSITY.
BATES.

Score-Bates, 5, .. of Maine. 4 TOUCH
Umpire-First half Murray of Bangor
high school; second half. Conway. Ref
eree-First half. Conway; second. Muir
ray. Linesman-Bolster Of Bates and
halves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-18
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

PORTLAND-Oct II, ar Saturday,
schs VIM Jones, Virginia.; John John
son. Buchanan: Sullivan Sawin, Cobb.
New York, latter lost foretopmas.;
tug Hercules. with S o barge No 5.
Philadelphia, and both sailed to return.
Cid, sch Lena White, OFT, Rockland
and New York.
Sid, sch Susan N Pickering. Jackson
vile.
Ar Sunday, sim Williamsport. Phil
adelphia: sch Monticello, Nutter: St
Leoin, Turkey; Mopang. Strout: White
Foam, Rice. and Jerusha Baker, Ran
dali Boston; LUCKNOW. J. Mitchell, Ken
nebec and Boston. 49,.
ICEBORO-Oct 16,Aaf, sch o D Wither-
ell.
BooTHBAY-Octs n. ar. schs Fred
Emerson. Rockland: Annie and Gus. Ca
lais: Frank G Rich, Pemaquid; Alaska
Boston: Multnomah, Deer Isle; Sunbeam,
coastwise: Ajax. do.
Sid; schs PhoenixstBp, New York: r
cALAIs-oct II. arr sch Seth NJ Todd.
Sid sch Maud Malloch, Newport; Lucy.
New York; Amy D. Parrsboro.
VWeU OVmeSVC SOllS.
NEW YORK-Oct II, ar, sim OLDHAM,
Rotterdam.
Sid. sim Panama, Bordeaux
NEW LONDON-Oct IT, sid. schs Lor-
ing c Ballard. Bangor for New York.
Jennie G Pillsbury, Rockland for do; En-
vim Quimby, do.
CITY ISLAND-Oct II. ar, sim Man
haitian Portland Me: schs Genesta, st
John. n B. via New Haven: r T Runds-
EFT, Franklin. Me; Sea Bird. Bath, Me-
Edward l. Warren. Bath. Me: Myronus
Bluehill. Me: Loring c Ballard. Bath
Me. for Philadelphia; Lizzie Carr, Thorn
aston. Me.
SALEM. MASS-Oct II, ar, sch Harriet
Calais for New Haven.
HYANNIS. MASS-Oct II. in port. schs
Flora Condor and Annie X Lewis. Ban
COR for New York; Nightingale. Bangor
for Vineyard Haven.
Psd, sch C N Simmonds. Bath for
Washington.
Foreign Ports.
LIVERPOOI-Oct 16. ar. sim Carinthia.
Boston: EtruriaA New York.
MOVILLE-Oct II. ar. sim City OF
Rome. New York for Glasgow. and pro-
ceeded.
ANTwERP-oct H. ar. sim Noordland.
New York.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
ORCHARD AND r D

Young orchards often need addition.
al fertility.
Be on the lookout for the leaf-eating
caterpillar.
In pruning cut out all weak and
crowded branches.
There is little danger of injuring an
orchard by manuring.
All pruning cuts made at this time
should be covered with oil or wax.
Keep a good lookout for tent caterpii-
lars during the summer.
To secure the best grapes more or
less thinning Is necessary.
The more healthy leaves i plant has
the better the fruit will color.
Pulling off vine leaves to let in sun
and air is an injury to the vine.
Starvation and neglect are the great
causes of unfruitfulness with fruits.
Too large and too thick heads OH the
fruit trees should always be avoided.
Tobacco water wiz destroy worms
and bugs on rose bushes. Spray it on.
You can crowd fruit trees and pants
only at the risk of getting reduced
crops of inferior fruit.
The secret of growing extra fine
strawberries is to cut off the runners
as fast as they appear.
Fruit trees that have been grated
need to be looked after to see that the
stock does not make shoots,
ways an advantage with currants.
gooseberries and raspberries.
When the peach tree is making a
spindling growth of twigs and limbs,
it is a good indication that the soil
lacks potash.
With a young orchard at this time
it viii be 4 good plan to stop cultiva-
ton and mulch carefully, leaving the
soil in good tilth.-St. Louis Republic.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
FARM AND GARDEN.
ARTISTIC ENTRANCE.
How to sake the Approach TO a Farm
House Attractive.

How to Make the Approach to a Farm
House Attractive.
First impressions are generally last
ing. The first impression of a mans
farm often comes from the appearance
of the entrance driveway. If it is SIM
ply a track up through a field, or if one
must pass through a pair O. bars" in
order to reach the house, the impression
is not apt 10 be particularly pleasing.
The making of a handsome entrance
to ones home is not SO much a matter of
expense as of materials and good taste.
The materials for making the entrance
shown in the accompanying illustration
are to be found on most of our north
ern farms, or in the immediate vicin-
ity. All that is needed is a proper ar
rangement, a wise planting OF trees and
shrubbery. and a properly laid-out road
way, to make a handsome entrance.
The road should enter on a curve, and
the entrance should be fianked on
either side by a thick growth of trees
and shrubs. Two large powders are
selected for posts on either side, and
other smaller powders make up the
wall. This is designed as the founda-
ton over which our common woodbine
shall be trained. Such a wall, and en-
trance posts well covered with the
wonderfully thrifty and handsome vine.
will make a sight the eye will love to