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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
LITTLE GIRL SLAIN.
Louise WolIert Murdered by Her step
mother at Algonquin, III.

mother at algonquin, ills
Elgin, H.. Jan. i2.-Louise Wollert,
II years old, was murdered in her own
home at Algonquin shortly before ten
o'clock Tuesday morning Her step
mother, Mrs Christian Wollert, at first
said a tramp had shot the girl. She said
he called and asked for breakfast, and
when Louise turned TO ask her mother
il she could feed him he shot her in the
back This was al first believed. but
the woman's actions and lack Of grief
aroused suspicious. Finally, while the
coroner's inquest was in progress, she
confessed 10 the murder.
She would not at first give fny mo-
tive, but little by little IL wasdrawn
from her that she wanted the girl out
OF the way because she feared her testi-
mony in a suit for divorce now pending.
The girl had two bullets in her back and
one In the right arm, and another had
grazed her temple. II was evident from
the appearance OF things and the blood
marks on the floor that a struggle had
occurred After shooting the girl Mrs.
Wollert. II Is believed. set fire to mat
tress with the intention Of burning the
house The woman's husband Is em-
ployed in the milk condensing factory.
She has been taken TO Woodstock and
her case will be considered at once by
the grand Jury.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
ABOUT THE FEET.

The japanese foot-has been praised
for It's strength and beauty. japanese
can walk incredible distances without
feeling weary. They do not cramp
their feet the way we westerners are
apt 10 do.
A very small arched foot tells Of an
arbitrary spirit, pride, elegance and
reserve. tisrarcly scemcxcept In the far
east or IN Spain. An archcd foot is ca
pable Of more work than a,fat one and
In some countries a fat-footed man
has no chance Of becoming a soldier.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
RIOT IN COURT.
Shooting Array I'm ISentuclSy-Severa
persons Monndcd.

PERSONS wounded.
Cincinnati, Jan. IL - 4 special 10 the
Commercial-Tribune from Mount Yer
non, Ky, says: Al the examining trial
Of William Hundley for killing John
Lawrence Judge Williams on Monday
ordered the court room cleared so That
al who desired to return might be ex-
amined by an officer for weapons and
disarmed. Five minutes afterwards
Winchester rifles i'm front Of the court
house, in the hands OF Pat and Eliza
Langford, were firing al cX-Jailer VIII
liam Mullins and his friends. Several
revolyers replied from various quarters.
Those injured by the Langfords were
G. l.. King, who received two bullets
through the thigh, considered danger
Gus; William Mullins, shot through
both hands.
The trouble originated during the
last campaign, when a number of lead
ing republicans bolted the ticket as
nominated, among them being Sheriff
Mullins, Mr.. King and many others. At
Crooked Creek precinct at the Noyem-
Der elections Sheriff Mullins attempted
to arrest some parties. A fight came up,
when one Of the Langford boys was
killed and two others wounded, includ-
ing Joseph Lawrence, who was killed q
few days ago BY William IIundley.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
WAR ON THE ARBucKLEs.
MooIsOn Company Cuts Price Of Cof-
fee "a \ IL Cents a Pound.


fee to 1-2 Cents a Pound.
New YORK, Jan. 12.-As the ArbuclSle
sugar refinery in Brooklyn approaches
completion the war OF the sugar trust
people upon the coffee trade OF thu Ar
buckles grows hotter. Last week the
Arbuckles dispatched an agent to
Europe 10 contract for raw sugars, and
Monday the Woolson Spice company
the big coffee plant acquired by Mr.
Havemeyer 10 carry on the war with
reduced the price Of roasted coffee half a
cent pound. This cut, like all others
Of the long series that preceded It, was
promptly met by the Arbuckles.
This brings the price Of roasted coffee
at wholesale down to 81 cents a pound,
MS against 10 cents December l6. 1896.
when the Hayemeyers acquired the
Woolson plant and began the fight. The
consumer can now buy the unprece-
dented amount Of ten pounds OF roasted
coffee for one dollar In almost any part
Of the United States, where he formerly
got but four pounds.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
Lonu INSTANCE TcIephone.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. IA prac-
tical test OF the wonders Of the long
distance telephone was made Thursday
between the Minneapolis Office and
Lowell, Mass. Charles J. Glidden, pres
ident Of the Traders national bank of
Lowell, was in Minneapolis and presid-
ed over the regular meeting OF the bank
directors in Lowell. The directors as
sembled az four o'clock, eastern time,
and Mr.. Glidden called the meeting to
Order and the business was transacted
in the usual manner. Mr.. Cliddcn
readily recognized the voice 81 each
director as they spoke into The long
distance instrument. The line was
made mp Of eight copper metallic cir
cults, and was over 1900 miles in
length. This is believed TO be the first
business meeting ever held by use Of
the telephone over so great distance.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
ConvIctcd OF Killing Negro.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. H. Bill Adler,
n town tough, charged with the murder
OF William Johnson (colored) was con.
yicicd Of murder in the second degree
and sentenced to ten years IN the peni-
tentiary. The verdict was q surprise,
not only because II was believed Adler
had made case Of self defense, but he
Is the first white man in Jackson county
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
MOI GUILTY.
The French COurt-MartinI Acauits
Count Estcrhnxy.s

Paris, Jan. l2.--Count Estcrhazy was
unanimously acquitted.
The secret deliberations Of the court.
martial terminated at s;f5 p. NJ, when
the president read the judgment as fol-
lows The president put the follow
ing question to the court: /. Mai
Esterhazy, guilty Of having had deal-
ings with q foreign poweror Its agents.
TO incitc them TO commit hostilities or
undertake war against France, or pro-
cure the means OF doing so. The presi-
dent. IN giving his opinion" said the
court, declared unanimously upon the
aforesaid question that the accused was
not guilty"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
JncI.-on nny in chicngo.

Chicago. Jan. 10. - A host Of demo-
Gratis, quite number Of them from
Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin, celebra-
ted Jackson day by a banquet at the
fremont house Saturday evening. Hon.
William J. Bryan was the principal
guest. lie reached Chicago from Lin
coin Saturday morning, being met ut
the depot by National Committeeman
Gahan and others selected TO welcome
him. For an hour or so prior to the
feast Mr. Bryan held reception In the
hotel parlors and shook hands with a
large number Of callers. Nearly 500
were seated at the banquet Mayor IIar-
rison presided and acted as toastmaker.
Mr. Bryan was received with cheers
when introduced and spoke at some
length. Speeches were also made 10y
Senator Stewart, Of Nevada; Samuel T..
Morss, Of the indianapolis Sentinel;
Hon. James II. Lewis, of Washington;
+. II. Il. Cobb, Of Atlanta; d. j. Cnmpau,
Of Detroit; Mayor Taggart, Of Indianop-
oils, and others.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
Preceding Against wcyIcr.

Madrid, Jan. 10. - The captain gen
eral Of Madrid has named General OF Di-
vision Pacheco tlhe military Judge TO in-
stitute proceedings against Gen. Wey-
Ter. Gen. Weyler has been ordered TO
return TO Madrid forthwith. He will be
placed on trial as soon as proceedings
can be arranged. The captain general
Of Madrid has already received all the
documents necessary for proceeding
against Gen. Weyler. Friday last the
cabinet council decided TO submit to I'M.
quiry Gen. Weyler's conduct with ref.
erence to the protest against President
McKinley's message and other matters.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Augusta. Ca, Jan. 10. MAJ. Moses p.
Handy died at noon Saturday. Maj.
Handy has been an invalid for the past
two months. lie was taken III 10 Paris,
whittier he had gone as the special com
missioner OF the United States TO the
French exposition Of 1900. lie recovered
sufficiently 10 make the Journey TO
America. and came at once to Augusta.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
Takes the Oath or once.

Lincoln. Neb. Jan. fudge John J.
Sullivan on Thursday took the oath OF
Office as associate justice Of the SUI
preme court. 1t is the first time in the
history Of the supreme court when a
inember OF that tribunal Is other than
a republican IN politics. Judge Sulli-
van Is a democrat and was elected by a
fusion Of democrats and populists. lie
succeeds Chief Justice a. NJ. Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Scarpology is the art Of reading char
acter from the shoe solcs. According 70
a Swiss physician symmetrically
worn heel and sole indicate an energetic
faithful, well-balanced character III
the outer edge Is unduly worn Oft the
wearer is headstrong and willfuL II
the inner edge is unduly worn the own
er is feeble and irrcsolute. If the toe
and outer edge are equally rasped and
nun down dhe wearcr is probably a
thief.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Manchester, a. H., Jan. 1l-On Feb
ruary /. LAO looms In the printing de-
partment OF the Manchester cotton
mills will be stopped for an indefinite
time. The cause assigned Is the falling
Off in the demand for print goods. There
will also be a reduction Of about ten per
cent. in wages, affecting about 30 per
cent. OF The cmploNes. on InnnarY 2l
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
FUTURE OF THE HORSE.
Delegate Kerry Declares ELECTRICITY
or Stcnm Can't Tnkc It's Place.

or steam Can't Tnlse Its place.
ST. Paul, Mimi, Jan. l3.-Tbe ball OF
the house Of representatives. was filled
Wednesday morning when the sessions
70 the Northwestern Live Stock conven-
ton resumed H. J. Berry Of Chicago,
took up his talk on horses lie denied
that there was any danger Of electricity
taking the place OF the horse. twas inn
practicable 10 make either steam or
electricity replace the horse IN trucking
or tcaming IN the great cities. Export
demand for horses had doubled in 1895
and again ia 1890. Inls07 this country
exported 10000 horses the greater NUM-
Der Of them sold on the Chicago market.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
Ilght Sentence for Mrs. Nnck.

New York Jan. H. Mrs. Augusta
Mack, jointly charged with Martin
Thorn with the murder Of William
Guldensuppe, bath rubber al Wood
side, l.. l., in June o. last year, was sen
fenced 20 Is years in The state prison az
Auburn. The good time allowance at
tainable would reduce the term TO ten
wears and five months.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Muncie, Ind, Jan. ~. The town Of
Daleville, eight miles west Of Muncie,
was given another severe shaking by
an explosion, window panes falling out
and buildings seeming ready to topple
over The trouble was caused by
natural gas explosior ait y. Il. LETTERS
tile factory, in which lDhn Rlnker was
killed and two others dangerously in
iurcd
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
RUSSIA WANTS A LEASE.
Demands from china similar Treat
mcnt 20 That Accorded Germany.

Demands from emma Simtlnr IFcnA-
mcnt 20 That Accorded Germany.
London. Jan. According to a spe-
cial dispatch from Shanghai Russia is
endcavoring to obtain terms similar
to Gernany's for the occupation of Port
Arthur and the KiaoTong peninsulas
from point considerably north Of
Tnlcn-Wan.
The IIong-Kong correspondent OF the
Daily Chronicle says: The Russian oc-
cupation Of Port Arthur completely
blocks the entrance TO Picking, and it
Is imperative that the court should be
transferred to Nankin, the southern
capital
The Times says that ii understands
the terms Of Germany's lease Of Kiao-
Chou 10 be 90 instead Of 80 years. 4 dis
patch TO the Times from Peking,
dated Thursday, says: Under the agree
ment between Baron Heyldng, German
ambassador TO China, and Prince Kung,
president Of the tsung-li-yamen, Ger
many viii pay a nominalannua rental
for Kino-Chou. She acquires the right
20 begin forthwith the construction Of
n dock and a fortified coaling station.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Jackson, Miss, Jan. IA joint demo
cratic caucus 90 nominate United
States senator TO succeed Senator
George was held in representative hail
Thursday afternoon. Hon. II. ID. Mo
ney was nominated by reclamation
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
10 settle All strikes nv Arbitration.

Charleston, w Va, Jan. 10.-Repre.
sentative miners OF the Kanawha valley
met here and organized a state associa.
ton, the main feature Of which is the
settlement Of all strikes by arbitration
\ full set OF officers was elected. This
organization is in opposition 10 the
United Miro Workers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Columbus, o.. Jan. iO.-The Ohio min-
ers' convention has decided TO ask for
an advance OF ten cents per ton when
the contract for next year Is made.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
Empcror Will Tie There.

Berlin, Jan. Emperor William will
attend The coronation of Wilhelmina,
queen OF the Netherlands, next Septem-
Der. The German legation a; The
Hague has rented a palace for his ac-
commodation.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

London. Jan. s.-Lady Henry Somer-
set has again rendered her resignation
Ct the presidency OF the British Wom-
ems Temperance association. on ac-
count Of prolonged ill-health.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
Gov. wolcntt nnnlinc.-

Boston. Jan. 7.-Roger Wolcott took
the oath Of Office as governor Of this
commonwealth at noon Thursday for
the second term.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

London. Ont, Jan. ~. The coroaer's
jury in the case Of the city hall disaster
decided that the affair wos purely ar-
oidental.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

London. Jan. IL. - Henry Stacey
Marks, the painter and honorary re.
tired academician, IL dead.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Bombay, Jan. THE plague returns
fnr the past IS hours record i42 new
cases and los deaths. There is a gen
crpl exodus 81 the population and sus-
pension Of business Is threatened.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Madrid, Jan. s.-The cabinet council
has decided 10 submit Gen. Weylcr's
conduct, with reference TO the protest
against President McKinley's message
aud other matters. TO fresh inquiry.
under the direction of the general COM
mnnding the FIRST army corps. Lieut..
Gen. Duban. There is possibility that
q ministeriatcrisi may thus be ayerted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-27
Augusta Coy in Trouble.

Ihef2 was lively criminal session of
the Auburn municipal court, Tuesday
forenoon. OF the five cases considered
the most important was that of State
VS.. Charles Carter of Randolph. Mass
Garter has been serving a sentence for
Vagrancy at the county jail in ti-
burn. iie'has been suspected of being
the chap who made the break at
George Gays in Auburn, a few weeks
ago, and a warrant for his arrest has
been in the hands of Detective Odlin
VINO re-arrcsted him at the expiration
of his sentence fer Nagrancy. Car
ter pleaded guilty ana was bound over
to the grand jury in 5000 Carter is
smooth faced young man Of .. He
was born and raised in Augusta, but
says that he hasn't lived there fer six
years. He has cousins there. lie at
tributes his bad habits to tho sur
roundinss Of his boyhood da- Tie
has done time in yhe Massay isctts
reformatory and other Masslc4t satte
institutions and a warrant is nov out
for his arrest for larceny in Mas. hu-
sets. which h. confesses. II, says
that the break at Gray's melted him
only $50. Before taking him to pris-
on Detective Odtn has Carriers pie
ture taken for his roPuc's gallery. lie
also took down 4 allied description
Of the man.-LeWist Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-27
He Saved His Fish.

The local hardware merchant VINO is the
hero of the following story will undoubt-
cdlv DENY it, but it can be proved by eye
witnesses.
With a party Of friends he went out u"
nrIrralc. Yesterday for chance at the
fish He had it. After a very iair eaten
which pleased him immensely. he hooked
n his. fellow. TO show his guide, VINO was
alone in the canoe with him, what ne
knew about handling big fish. he sprahS
to his feet to play the bass, and OF course
upset the canoe :,
Splash went both men, fishing RODS an
their fish and all their bait
"Nake for the shore sputtered the
o,ide and our merchant struck out
putling and blowing like a whale. though
no since declares he was not AFRAID
The rest of the party in another ho'l
hurried to the rescue. but before they ar
rived he had reached shore. some 20 feet
away.
The guide soon righted the canoe ana
swan with 1t to shore. and to the wei
and bedraggled fisherman's credit De 1t
cold that he at once made Tor the P'ie
and landed his fish before attending 70
his personal comfort.
The rods and part of the fish were re-
| o,-,rod but the bait is on bot for the
other fishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-27

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-27
kENNEBEC PROHiBlTION!STS
Nominated County Ticket. tuesday Mass
Meeting in the Evening.

The kenncbec county prohibitions
isis met in convention. Tuesday AZ ,cr-
noon, at Meonian hail. and there NOM
mated the ticket that they will sup
port at the fall election, for officers Of
the county.
Or. w. S. Thompson Of Augusta.
was elected chairman. and Henry
Woodland Of Hallowell, was elected
secretary Of the meeting
The following were nominated for
county officers:
Senators, Charles H. Clary, Halo
Wen, Joseph Il. Briggs, Winthrop,
Isaac II. Ever. Gardiner; register Of
deeds. Frank Mctcalf. Albion; sheriff.
George l.. Smith, Augusta; county
commissioner, James w. Carter,
Farmingdale; county treasurer, L.
Lincoln Brown. Nassalboro; county
attorney, Henry Woodland, Winthrop.
Dr.. Thompson of this city was elect
ed the chairman of the county com
mi,tee. with Henry Woodland of Win
throp, and George Mckenney of
Gardiner. as associates.
\ generous collection was taken for
the purpose of campaign work
Rev. \. $. Laid Of this city. prohi-
bition candidate for governor, ad-
dressed the meeting held in the even
ing. and gave a rousing good speech
on the party principles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-27

use tobacco (Which we certainly wish
you would not DOB you would not use it
in this form, for it is believed the rea-
son why the cigarette habit is so hard
to be conquered is because there are
several drugs used in their manufac-
turc.
Pardon whatever lhay seem
"preachy" and tiresome in this, and
believe it has been pronlT,tad by sin
ccre desire to help some other mothers
boy on the part Of Il mother whose
own boy is safe in his little casket.
Cordially and sincerely,
a White Hibboncr
Augusta, Me-, July %, 1895
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-27
A BUSY DAY
Passed by Postal Commission Of Con.
gress, tuesday.
Royalty Entertained by the Augusta Citizens :
They Will Depart Today.

The Postal Commission of Compress
have made but a short stay in the CITY
of Augusta. but it has been busy
enc, and one not wholly devoid of in
tcrcst for them. Everything has been
done by its representative men to max,
their stay in the city as pleasant as
possible, and the gentlemen express
themselves as being very much pleas
cd with both the city, and its citi-
zcns
They began their busy day, Tuesday
at . o'clock i'll the morning, when
they were taken in teams furnished by
Congressman Burlegh, from the Au-
gusta House to the post office, where
they occupied greater part of the
forenoon in listening to the testimony
III regard to the second class mail
matter that passes through this office,
from representatives of the PUBLISHING
fishing Co, of Waterville. and from
Postmaster Stinson.
At l o'clock they were taken to
the residence of Hon j. ii. Manlcy,
where they lunched in company with
Congressman Burlegh, General j. T..
Richards, Mayor j. NJ. Haynes. Col
onel McGuinness. Postmaster Stinson
and DR.. J. f. Hill
After lunch carriages We're again
taken, and they visited the publish
ing houses of w. ii. Gannett and
Nickery & Hin. They visited the resi-
dencc of DR.. HILL and were much in
tersted in the place, on account of its
being the Blaine mansion. The State
House was also visited.
All called upon Hon. j. w. Brad
bury. and the aged ex-senator re-
ceived them cordially. the call be
ing much enjoyed by all.
Burgess photograph studio was Wis
tied, and the gentlemen sat for pic
lures.
The hearing was continued at 4
O'Clock. and lasted an hour or more.
Then the party inspected the Journal
Office. Chairman Loud being much in
tcrested in the Linotype machines.
The commission was entertained at
dinner 10y Secretary of state Boyd, at
! O'Clock.
Throughout the day the commits
sion were attended by Congressman
Burlcigh who did all in his power to
make thir sty a pleasant one.
Tho commission Will leave on the
$50 t:ain this morning, in the private
car OF Manager Evans of the Maine
Central. They will be taken to Bos-
ton by the way Of Fayban's and Tn.
scenic White Mountains
Many regrets are expressed that the
stay of the party could not have been
longer, that they might have met
more Of the citizens of the city and
State. and have visited more of the
places Of interest, in and about the
.i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-27

]. II. Pinkham of Bangor, one OF
Emerson &Adams' travelling Saicsmeh'
was in the city, Tuesday, and eXhlba-
I'd to his friends a beautiful RUSSIAN
hound. The dog was formerly IN saw =
tellc's circus and cut his foot few
days ago He was given to Mr.. Pink
ham by a friend. When in bangor a
few days ago the dog was stolen but
the police recovered him in Winter
port and shipped him to Na'ervilte'
Monday.