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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
WALDO COUNTY COURT.
Grand Jury lndicts Elliott for Attempted Muir
der OF Mrs. Leayiii

Belfast, Me, Jan. THE grand jury
of the Waldo supreme judicial court,
Friday, returned six indictments, one
Of which charges Edmund Elliott with
attempting to murder Mrs. kitt}
Leavitt by shooting. Mrs. Leavitt was
fred at five times and four of the
shots took effect. The shooting oC.
CURED at a lodging house in Belfast,
last fan. Elliott and Mrs. LeaVitt lived
in the same house and had been on
Elliott was under the influence OF
liquor at the time. MI. LcaVitt WAS
in very cril;lal coalition for several
weeks after the n.l:..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08

O'Neil retired late. last night and
previous to retiring. talked very freely
with his death watch. Deputy Sheriff
! Edison J. Pratt of Millers Falls. His
mind naturally ran back to the crime
for which he was executed. this morn
ing, and he protested vigorously ana
cmphaticaily that he was innocent
Following the directions Of his spir.
itual adviser. Rev. William T. sherry
the curate of Holy Trinity church. h,
endeavored to fix his mind on things OF
the next world, and ne extended his
forgiveness to those whom he thought
had wronGed him, with a single excei,-
ton. That exception was William
D'cunncli Of Shelbufne Falls. the so
called Circus Man" This is tho only
one that Q Neil did not forgive To the
very last O'Neil insisted that he was
insisted that he desired t. see O'CGn-
nell punished for the crime.
lie vas especially emphatic in Is
declaration % Frank ]. LAWYER. his
counsel. who visited him, last even
ing. TO say gcod-hy, and he told Mr..
Lawler that hc had expressed thr same
desire to his priest. AS the evening
passed. it was plain to the guard that
the prisoner was making hard strug
gle 70 maintain his nerve. 1t was /
o'clock before he finally lay down fo,.
rest and even then it was some time
before ne slept
o'Neil rose al o'clock He express
ed a desire to talk and smoke He con
stantly reiterated his innocence AMI
said TO the guards and Ia the taller tha
he would GO through it like man. "
substantial breakfast was served to
him shortly after o'clock. this morn
ing. He had little appetite. but de-
sired coffee. After breakfast he dress
ed himself with unusual care in a SUIT
Of clothes made for him shortly before
the trial
The sanoWs was in place. last night
and the finishing touches were given
it by George Code, who has constructed
and arranged not only this ganoWs. but
also one for Hampshire county. on
which Adams was executed. and one
for Plymouth county. on which Bosse
was hanged.
The SalloWs on which the execution took
place was constructed by MIR Code for
Charles Shaw of Springfield for Hampden
count! many yearsago. Joseph *. Loomis
~ NeStilcld. was executed on il for the
murder Of LeaVitt. the old candy man. in
the old Jail AT Springfield and Holmes
the wife murderer, was also executed on
1t in the new jail at Springfield.
After breakfast this morning O'Neil
took a smoke, said goodbye to the off
GERS, expressed his thanks to them for
their Kindness, and then was ready for
the visit of his spiritual adviser Rev
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
OUTSIDE INFLUENCE.
Had Large Bearing on the Cutdown As ORDERED
al New Bedford.

New Bcdford Mass. Jan. The com
mittee from the SpinnorS' Mon appointed
at the meeting in this city, Wednesday
night, for the purpose OF holding con
ference with the manufacturers repre-
senting those cloth mills that have posted
notices of reduction hcll a ronfcrenc"
with the mill men. this afternoon. The
spinners' committee stated its object OF
the conference which WAS to ask the Of
ticerS for the reason of the proposed 70
duction; that they might report to the
general meeting of the Spinners' Union Il
be held, Monday evening.
The committee was Informed by the
mill men that the manufacturers had
been largely Influenced in their action by
the cutdown in other places. The com
mittee was also told that the lnanniac-
trrers found ii somewhat difficult to
compete with mills where the cutdoWn
was made.
The committee will simply make re
port of the conference when the spinners
meet. Monday night. to take definite ac-
ton as to whether or not to strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
ANGlO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.
Fleet Of Japanese Warships al Disposal OF The
British Commander

London. Jan. S.-A special dispatch from
Shanghai says that a japanese fleet Of
three GattloShipS. 10 tlrst-claSS cruisers
and numerous smaller vessels. has re-
ceiVed orders practically placing il ut the
disposal of Sir Alexander Bullock COM
mAnder-in- chief of the Bri ish feet on tn
China station. this step being taken in
case Russia persists in Ignoring the Joint
interests of England and Japan.
The Berlin correspondent Of the Daily
News says he understands that the pc
cular form of the lease of iliao Chou
was the outcome Of prolonged negutia-
tions between Germany and Russia. end
ing in an agreement with the mediation
of Russia between China and Germany
The correspondent says: This happy
conclusion of the German foreign minis
ter's negotiations is the cause of uni
Versal satisfaction.
The cabinet win meet today. presum-
ably to decide about the Chinese loan.
China has rejected the proposals for e
Russian guaranteed loan. l<iao chou
has been leased to Germany for 50 years
only. although Germany had demanded
Il M year term. The Chinese minister
and the members of the Tsung Iii Yamen
paid 4 New Years visit to the foreign
LEGATIONS at PeIin, Friday.
1t is semi officially exchanged that
Prince Henry's squadron will still ht
necessary at kaio Chau as The Germans
may have to reckon for some time to
come with 'pnssblc outburSts of Chimes
families" 1t is also asserted that the ceS-
sion of I<iao Chau does not affect Tho
monetary compensation due from China
for the murder of the German mission
aries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
TIE BOILERS WIN.
Maryland Dissenting Republicans Assisted by
Democrats Elect House Speaker.

Annapolis. Md. Jan. THE Republican
members of the lower House of the Logis-
lature after more than Two months of
deals and promises, failed to agree upon
Speaker Of the House Of delegates
ana, today, u of their number. assisted
by II Democrats elected Louis Schaefer
of Baltimore to the position Of presiding
officer.
The Baltimore city delegation conteuded
that their IL votes had given the kepubl!-
cans the majority and insisted that they
We're entitled to The SpearkerShip. the
country members thought that their y
votes were entitled to some consideration
and determined that The man to WELD the
gaNel should come from outside the me
tropolis of the state. Seven city members
bolted the conference of the city dclcsa-
ton held in Baltimore, some weeks ago.
ana since then chaos has rcigned in the
Republican ranks. The Democratic mem
btrs of the House. realizing that there
were no possibility of elccting their can
didatc for the speakership. Mr.. Wilkn-
son. listened to the oVcrtures OF the bolt
ers, and. today. voted for a "dyed-in-the-
wool Republican. as agreed upon ut a
conference held, Yesterday.
Preliminary to the haiioting Nr. Could
the majority nominee. withdrew and pre-
scented the name of Mr. Quinlan. who was
Wednesday,, elected Speaker pro TEN
There was one deserter from the ranks
of the regulars and Mr.. Schacfer received
one more vote chan WAS expected. the re-
suit being: Schaefcr, -: Quinlan 81.
There was no further contest ANA thu
Republican caucus nominees for the othal
offices Of the House were elected viva
VOCc.
Both branches adjourned after the or
eanization of the House until Jan. II.
Baloting for a Successor To United States
senator German viii begin in each
House, a week from that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
LEWISTON MULE SPlNNERS
Are Almost Unanimously in Favor o! the Re
sissance OF the CutdOwn

Lewiston, Me, Jan. Tho Lewiston
Mule spinners Union held a very large
and enthusiastic meeting, Friday
evening, nearly every member being
present. Ii was almost the unanimous
feeling Of the organization to resist the
reduction. The debate was hot ana
lively. The wise heads of the organic
alton prevailed upon them to leave tn"
matter open until Monday evening.
when a special meeting will be held fo,
further consideration Of The matter
The object is to wait action of the eN
ecutiVe council in Boston, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

| Adams block on Center street, Bath.
was damaged about $1,000 by fire.
Thursday night Chief Morse thinks
the fire was incendiary.
The new Rockland city building was
| thrown open for public inspection Fri
DAY afternoon and was visited by throngs
OF people. The building contains a police
station and officers for the city officials
me thlrd 1iGor is devoted to the city gov
efhnent rooms. The city building has
been constructed in a most satisfactory
manner and the citizens are greatly
pleased with the new structure
In the $4,000 damage suit brought hy
Mrs. Angie III. Cunningham of Bath.
against the Bath Iron Works the Jury
rendered a verdict, Friday of $2l62 g. for
the death of her minor son who was
Iatally injured in an angle iron cutting
machine, while in employ of defendant
corporation on June D. 1896. Counsel for
the iron Works. whose case is defended
by an employe of the Iron Works Co.
notified the court of the intention to take
the case TO the law court on exceptions
State Detective Fred l.. Odlin of
Lewiston, has received a communica-
ton to the effect that the negro arrest
ed in Boston for attempting to kill ;.
pawn broker to whom he had tried to
sell some stolen goods and by whom he
had been detained, is the veritable
shine the negro Jail breaker Till
man, who got out of Auburn Jail at the
famous first delivery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08


GOING WEST-6.3o A. N. for Lew .ston
Pennington. Phillips, k""ktard, Port.
land, Brdgton, Boston, Montreal and
Quebec, 1876 a. NJ Daily FOR brunswick
Lewiston Portland and Boston, week
days connects also for Pennington, Phil
lips Cara nasset. ilangeley .Rockia nj, Mon
treal and Toronto; 3@j ?. M texpress) for
brunswick. Bath. Lewiston, Portland,
Boston; HOO +. M. Gight Pullmanl every
night for Lewiston. Bath. Portland and
Boston; AS a. ". Portland and Boston.
Sundays oniy-11.32 q. NJ. mixed fer Port
land and Boston.
GOING EAST-l.50 y. NJ might ex-
press, for SkoWheean. Bangor. Bar Har-
Dor, st. Stephen, st. John. Halifax and
AroostooI county; 9.fJ i. II. for Water
vile, Belfast, Skowhegan and Bangor;
lis P. M. for Watervine, Oakland, Win
throp, Bangor, Bar iidTbor, Old Town
Patten and Aroostook county 3. Il A.
Vanceboro. St. Stephea, Houlton, Wood
stock, ST. John and halifax
$40 p NJ for Wa;eTville, Oak
land, North Arson, Bingham, Showhegan,
Belfast, Foxcroft, Greenvllle Rango-
Old Town and Malta Wamkeag; 1923 Z. NJ
for Waterville.
SUNDAYS only 9.I5 a. NJ. and 10 p. NJ
for Waterviile and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at l.5t
A. NJ. going east does not connect for
Skowhegan on Monday mornings or fot
Belfast, Foxcroft or hey ond Bangor, sun
day mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
BARYS SMOOTH, FAIR SKIN

A Grateful Mother Writes this Letter
Tells all about Her Troubles when
Baby Broke out with Scrofula Sores.
cat the age of two months, my baby
began to have sores break out on his right
cheek. We used all the external ap-
plications that we could think or hear OF,
to no avail. The sores spread all over one
side OF his face. We consulted physi-
clan and tried his medicine, and in week
the sore was gone. But TO my surprise in
two weeks more another scrofulous look
ing sore appeared on baby's arm. 1t
grew worse and worse, and when he was
three months old, ! began giving him
Hoods Sa, saparilla. | also took Hoods
Sarsaparilia, and before the first bottle
was finished, the sores We're well and have
never returned. He is now four years old,
but he has never had any sign of those
scrofuiOis sores since he was cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, for which l feel very
grateful My boy owes his good health
and smooth, fair skin to this great med
icine." MRS. S. S. WRoTEN. Farming
ton, Delaware. Get only Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
FIRE AT BkLGRADE.
The Blacksmith Shop Of Elijah Bunker Dt S
troyed Loss. Total: no insurance

Belgrade, Me, Jan. 7.-(SpeciaD.-
The blacksmith shop Of Elijah Bunker.
just west If this village, was destroyed
by fire, late Thursday afternoon. Tn
fire caught around the forge and the
shop was total loss. No insurance
was saved by a favorable wind Alr.
Bunker has been a leading blacksmith
of the town for two score years. and
the loss is serious one TO him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Jan. THE storm in
Manitoba has moved to Lake Superior
and a second storm appears to be de
Veloplng in Alberta. The pressure is
high on the south Atlantic coast and
IN the middle Plateau region. Ligh-
rain has fallen in New England and the
middle Atlantic states. The tempera
iure had fallen on northern slope,
in the middle Plateau region and the
Atlantic states. Generally lair wealth
or may be expected i'll all districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08

execution Of Theodore Durrant. under
sentence to be hanged in California. TO-
day
The application was made to the jus
tees by Mr.. Boardman at The former s
residence before he went to the court
room. today. and was in the same form
as the application made. yesterday. to
Justices Brewer ana Harlan.
The fun bench of the supreme celri
returned an Immediate decision deny
ing the writ Of habeas corpus in the
purrant case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
A FRESH INQUIRY
To Pass on Weyier's Protest Against Message
of President Mckinley.

Madrid. Jan THE cabinet council
decided, today. to submit Gen Weyler's
conduct, with reference to the protest
against President McKinley's message
and to other matters, 10 a 1reSh IN
ouiry. under the direction OF The gen
eral commanding the first army corps
r.iaut. Gen. Daban. There is poss:-
blity that a ministerial crisis may thus
be aVerted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
BORROW MONEY

Where You can pay it back in INSTALL
ments and reduce interest with each pay
ment; s. to $500 on Household Furniture,
Pianos, Bicycles, Live Stock, Watches
and Jewelry.
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY
opp. Cony House, Augusta.
dec22 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08

san Quentin Prison. Jan. The
/ morning Of Theodore Durrant's last
/ day broke with a cloudless sky Tn,
prisoner retired at midnight. and hy
O'Clock, was sound asleep. He rested
! quietly all night, not disturbing the
death watch in any way. -At G.15 a. NJ.
he awolle, and bidding the guards GOO i
morning. dressed himself in a neat sui:
| Of black, provided for the execution
! No collar and necktie We're provided,
/ as they would have to be removed
| when the moose was placed around his
/ neck. Durrant noticed the omission.
and, at his request, Captain Edgar
| ordered the missing articles of attire
sent UP to him. Durfant also remarke Il
that the socks sent him were a little
| light in color and the captain procured
a pair of a darker shade
Durrant surprised his guards when
his breakfast was brought in by eating
heartily and with evident relish Of
steak toast and fruit After discuss
ing his last meal Durrant read d chap
ter from his Bible and then received Il
visit from Captain Edgar. to whom he
expressed 2 desire to deliver q short
address from the scaffold.
Shortly afterwards Mrs Durrant
called at the prison and was admitted
to the death chamber for a last inter
view, with her son. Their meeting was
an affecting one. although both stroVe
to maintain their composure.
Rev Edward Davis, who had public
~ announced his intention to accom-
pany Durrant upon the scaffold, was
not admitted, and as the prisoner re-
fused to see either Chaplain Drahm or
Rev. William RAIDER. the Protestant
clergyman who visited him recently, il
was decided both by the prisoner and
his mother, that Rev. Father Logan
should he sent for. This was done and
the priest at once responded and made
the necessary arrangements for the in
PRODUCTION of Durrant into the Catholic
faith
AT $40 a. NJ, Warden Hale visited
the death chamber for the purpose of
reading the death warrant to the con-
demned man, who listened to the we'll
known contents of that document with
out outward sign of fear.
When it was finally decided that
Durrant should accept the Catholic
faith. his parents met Father Logan in
the Warden's office and accompanied
him to the death chamber, where the
prisoner was given extreme JUNCTION
and the Catholic service performed.
Durrant eVinced the most lively in
terest in the service. He then con-
versed with his parents for few min
utes, and shortly after 10 O'Clock bade
them farewell for the last time. and
prepared for his march to the scaffold. 4
When the spectators had gathered in
the room a silence fell upon them, but
soon the clanking OF the door OF the con-
demned mans cell was heard. At 1874 !
o clock the door that guards the |
of the gallows room swung
open and the little party conducting Dur /
rant To the gallows entered. Father La /
gan led. draped in cassock and surplce /
and chanting the prayers for the dying.
Durrant. his father. friend. Warden 7
Hal" ana the guards followed. The father /
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
DURRANT HANGED.
San Francisco's Double Muir
derer Meets His Fate.
He Goes to the ScafoId EmphaticaIIy
Protesting His innocence.
Shows No Sign OF Breaking Down and Pays
Penalty Of His Crimes.

san Quentin Prison. Cal, Jan -
Theodore Durrant was executed, at
lo.31 this morning. in the state peniten-
tiary. He ascended the scaffold calm
~, following Father Logan, who a1
ministered to his spiritual wants, he
having been baptized into the Cotholic
faith earlier in the day
Durrant made a brief speech in quiet
tones, asserting his innocence and for
giving those who had prosecuted him.
mentioning especially the press Of san
francisco His last words were; ~
am innocent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
PROBABLY FAIR.

Boston. Jan. Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity. Saturday: In
creasirg cluudincsS; probably contin
ued fair; rising temperature; south
west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
Strike Question at New Bedford.

New Bedford. Mass. Jan. The
Wcavers' committee. tonight, decided
to call meeting Of the union for next
Tuesday evening. to take final action
upon the question of a strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Jan. Forecast for
Saturday: New England and Eastern
New York: Fair; warmer; south
westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08

A Lewiston concern that has opened Il
= section of new house lots Will give
lot of land to the first man /" build
two story house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08

Washington, Jan. Justice Shiras
Of the United States supreme court
today refused the duplication Of At
torney Boardman for writa staying thu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had OF Z
II. Walker. ticket agent. Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via ali
routes and checking baggage free OF ex-
pense. GEO. z. EVANS, General ManaE
er; f. L. BOOTHBX. Geni Pass. and
Ticket Agent.
Portland Nov TO- 1891
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch, N. II. d. V. S.. Togus
'1.st'|,, Central HaiI',ah.

onnects at Gardiner with the Maine
Sntral Railroad and Augusta. Halo
of Il and Gardiner Electric Railroad to
.gusta, ri Kennebec S arlboots for
de>ston
-EAVE RANDOLPH: - ana 1859 A
=. 1.52 and 422 p NJ.
ARRIVE AT NATL HOME: 7.42 and
IN 2 A. M. 2.12 and 4.42 p. NJ,
4GAVE NATI. HOME: SIS and 11.2o
q M: 2.25 and 500 p. Nj.
ARRIVE AT RANDOLPH: 8.35 and
40 A. NJ; 2.45 and $50 2. NJ.
p. A. LAYTON, sIpt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08

Several schools in Bucksport have been
closed owing to the many cases of
measles among the children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangements OF Trains in
Effect November Ia, 1897.
THROUGH TRAINS,

Passenger trains leave Augusta a~ fo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
0'NE|L HANGED.
He Answers for the Murder of
Mrs. Hattie McCIOud.
Passes Fairly Quiet Night and Goes
Calmly to the ScafoId.
though His Nerves Seem TO Desert Him
Toward the End.

Greenfield, Mass, Jan. John
O'Neil. Jr. was hanged, this morning
for the murder Of Mrs. Hattie Evelyn
McCloud at auckland, Mass, Jan. 8.
1887. The drop fell at 104l O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08

There were . deaths in FoXcroft the
past year, the average age being IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08

M - D.,s are prompt. efficient and
kCOt! - 1IIlS easy IN effect - cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS

AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-04

ergy on her part Will tell on even :
robust constitution. She has already
ruined what was once very musical
voice. but which now sounds harsh.
She should devote herself to her dra-
matte roles and give up the specialtieA
Alexander Dumas great melodrama.
Monte Cristo." has for ten years scor-
ed the most pronounced and artistic
success whenever and wherever 1t has
been presented in this country. This
is not merely due to the dramatic merit
the story possesses in itself, but 1t IL
mainly owing TO the splendid acting
Of Mr.. James O'Neill as Edmund Dan
ties, Able Busoni and the Count OF
Monte Cristo. When he was ANNOUNCE
ed to appear at the Opera House the
management received many letters ask
ing that Mr.. O'Neill comply with the
wish of the greater part of the public,
by presenting scenic revival OF
Monte Cristo." This request from
the cultured class of Wheeling theatre-
goers shows that a reaction has final
ly set in, and that the public, heartily
tired of vulgar vaudeville performances
and machine-made dramas, has again
taken the romantic drama to heart Il
Is simply revivlng an old and undis-
puted assertion TO say that Mr., JameI
O'Neill is the foremost romantic actor
in. America to-day. He has not onl.