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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-12
Somerset Legislators.

We clip from Howard Ovens Bio
graphical sketches of members of the
Goth Legislature the following relative
to SOmersets members of the Senate and
House:
The times., 1899-05-19
DEVELOPMENTS AT BoYD's.
Indications That John Brown Pnr-
ticipated In the Crime.

Indications That John Brown Par
ticipated In the Crime.
Boyd's. Md. May 1S.-Other develop
ments were found today by States Attor-
ney Kilgour and Sheriff Thompson, OF
Rockville who were at Slidell, the scene
of the murder. for the purpose of getting
testimony against John Alfred Brown and
his wife. who are in Rockville Jail, and to
corroborate the confession of Taylor who
is held at Washington. Blood-stained
garments were found tucked back in the
walls of the Brown house and stains were
found on the floors of the house dig
ging iron was found having a large hole
in the centre of the handle. 1t is thought
that the piece Of iron used in numbering
Rosenstein fitted In this hole. The state
ment of Taylor that Brown, his accom-
plice. returned home after committing the
murder seems to be accurate, as he did
not return to work until late. The bloody
garments could not have been placed
there by evil minded persons. The store
and house were in charge of the authori
ties. and Browns house especially was
securely nailed.
The universal opinion that Brown and
his wife were also implicated becomes
should be brought from Washington to
Rockville as a witness in the case against
Brown it is not thought he would be mo-
Tested. All now desire to see those i'm
plicated brought to justice, although the
excitement still runs high. If Brown and
his wife should by some technicality go
free it ~ an undoubted fact that they will
hardly be allowed to live in this section
of the country
The times., 1899-05-19

cannot convict either of them unless we
can have Taylor as a witness. We abso-
lutely have to have him. or else give up.
II Mr.. Davis will consent to let me have
Taylor, only as Witness too. will guar
antee that he shall be safely returned. l
will also guarantee that we will convict
the two prisoners we now have in the
Rockville jail
When asked if he had despaired of Sc
curing Taylor as a witness against Brown
and the Turner woman, Mr.. Kilgour re-
piled: Not by any means" He said that
he had talked at length with Mr.. Davis,
who was undecided as to what to do
However, he said, Il think Mr.. Davis is
thoroughly alive to our situation and ap-
preciates the fact that il he tries Taylor
now and secures his conviction, IL only for
manslaughter. we cannot then use the man
as a witness until his term of sentence ex-
pires. His sentence would undoubtedly be
at least life imprisonment, and we would
never be able to get him, and thus be un-
able to secure the conviction of our
prisoners. II we can have Taylor as wit
ness there is no question about convicting
Brown and Nellie Turner"
The times., 1899-05-19
Killed His wife with Scissors.

Montreal, Quebec. May 1S.-A brutal muir
der was committed at Sorrel, small town
en- the st. Lawrence River. a short dis
tance from Montreal. today. Colbert Oil
yer, a French Canadian and former PEN
sicner Of the United States Army. had a
quarrel with his wife and killed her. lie
then surrendered to the police. The chief
CT police had the coroner notified at once.
and then divers house was visited. The
door was found locked, but it was easily
forced. On the floor Of the back room the
body of Mrs. Oliver was found in a half
naked condition and partly covered with
an old Union Jack On the right temple
a deep but narrow wound was discovered.
In her right hand had been placed rather
clumsily pair of large scissors. Evidently
there bad been a struggle before the wo-
man was killed. for Oliver himself has
wounds and scratches on his face. There
are also scratches and small wounds on
the body OF the murdered woman.
Oliver served in the Civil War. He was
married to the murdered woman only a
year ago, she being his second wife. They
did not get along well together. and with
in two weeks after their marriage they
separated Their differences were patched
up, but within the year they have been
reunited and separated three times.
The times., 1899-05-19
Hox1E HAS A CHOICE OF DEATHS
A Kansas Mob VIII Hang Him If He
EaiIn to XIII Himself

Washington. Kan..e May 1S.-The extra
ordinary spectacle of mob Of several hun
dred infuriated people grimly awaiting the
expiration Of so many hours for their in
tended victim to either die of his wounds
commit suicide. or be lynched, is being
witnessed here. VIII Hoxie. who. on Mon
day murdered Sheriff Coleman at Hollen-
burg, while resisting arrest. is the object
Of the mob's wrath. He is fatally injured.
having been shot by the sheriff. The mob
was stood off yesterday and during the
night only by the pleading of Hoxie's fam
lily and assurance of the physicians that he
was dying rapidly and could not survive
the day. Today the mob announced that
they would not wait longer than day
light Friday. The doctors were certain
he would be dead by then and the mob
leaders assert that IL he is not they will
hang him.
A Gordon of armed members of the mob
surround the jail in which the murderer
lies nearer death from fright than from
his wounds. Members of the mob have
freely suggested to Hoxie's relatives that
the murderer may commit suicide if he
finds his wounds will not result fatally by
morning, and thus save the county the
odium of having witnessed a lynching of
one of its citizens.
The Governor has been importuned to
send troops, but has not done SO as the
sheriff has not called for them. and if
they were started the mob would complete
its work long before they could reach
Washington. A thousand farmers from
along the Nebraska border are in town all
waiting for morning to decide what shall
be done The authorities will make no re-
sistance and unless Hoxie has courage to
kill himself or his wounds prove fatal he
will probably be strung up at daylight.
The times., 1899-05-19
STRIKING sCooPERs SPLIT.
Many of Them Desert the Leadership p
of Rfshop Quiglcy.

Buffalo, n. Y. May 1S.-The striking
scoopers split into two bodies today, one
favoring the leadership of Bishop Quigley
and the other committed to an extreme
policy. In advising the men to accept the
favorable compromise which he had Sc
cured for them, the Bishop warned them
against the influence of professional agita-
tors, who, he said, were trying to prevent
settlement. While the Bishop was paw
ing the way for an agreement which he
thought just, the agtators were not idle.
Today they marshaled about 1000 OF the
scoopers, and President Mcmahon ad-
dressed them, saying it had been charged
that he was an agitator and was interfer
ing with the work of the Bishop. At his
suggestion resolutions were passed declar-
ing that the scoopers would do business
only with the Lake Carriers Association,
and appointing committee of five for that
purpose and discharging the Bishops COM
mittee. Many of the scoopers want TO fol-
low the Bishops lead, but the officers Of
the union have now cut away from him.
A conference between the freight han
dlers and the lake line managers was held
today, but no arrangements were effected.
The strike is more complicated than at any
time since it began. The marine fire.
work at noon today.
Cleveland. May 1S.-The dock strike at
Buffalo has seriously impaired the COM
merce of the great lakes. Its direct mani
festation is the scarcity OF boats for the
coal and ore carrying trade and already
the shipping of coal and ore is ten days
behind what it should be. Every day the
strike continues increases the distress and
is piling up monetary loss hard TO es-
innate Long continuance of the strike
means disaster to the steel and iron bust
ness OF the country.
Chicago, May 1S.-Chicago shipping has
! almost reached a standstill as result of
longshoremen strike at Buffalo. The
grain shovelers or trimmers at the Chi
cago docks have been idle and the strike
in Buffalo has cut off the wages of hun
dreds of men here. Complaints about the
effect of the strike have been heard on
every hand recently.
The times., 1899-05-19
FOURTH DIVISION
Concluding Lnbors.

Preparations for the many features are
being rapidly completed. The court of
honor is well under way, and will rre-
sent magnificent picture when the details
have been placed in line.
The Monument grounds present a strik-
ing scene. The unsuspecting stranger
might well believe that small city was
in course OF construction. AS far as the
eye can see are piles of uprights and fields
of framework structure. The 350-foOt
stage will be an imposing affair. while the
big lake will add TO the surprise of those
who see the war spectacies. Nearly 1000
seats are being provided and many boxes.
Seats are now on sale at all hotels and at
many stores throughout the city.
The soldiers. actors, ushers. etc, who
are to take part in the war spectacles will
have a dress rehearsal on Monday at 6:30
p. m. There are nearly 1000 actors in each
of the spectacles, taking the parts of
American soldiers. Spaniards. Cubans. etc
The ensemble Will be a thilling picture.
and worth travelling many miles to witness.
Each spectacle will last for an hour and
half.
The assignment of the various bands
for the concerts at the Treasury and the
fireworks and spectacles has been made
as follows:
May 23-Fireworks, United States Ma
rine Band; Treasury Haley's Washington
Band.
May 24-Fireworks; Haleys Washington
Band; Treasury, National Guard Brigade
Band: White House, United States Marine
Band.
May 25-Fireworks; Haley's Washington
Band; Treasury, National Guard Brigade
Band.
The assignments for parades will be as
follows: United States Marine Band. civic
parade May "a; National Guard Brigade
Band. military and naval parade. May %,
and civic parade. May "a; Haley's Band pa
geant May %; Aberdeen. Maryland. Band.
pageant. May %: Davey's Band, pageant,
May 25 Frederick City. Band. pageant.
May %; Henderson Drum Corps and Con
zaga College Band, pageant May 25; Con
Zaga Drum Corps. Eibners Band. and Kit
Carson Drum Corps. civic parade. May "a.
The chorus selected for the big concert
in Convention Hall on May 26 held sec
ond rehearsal last night at Carroll Insti-
tute Hall. About 800 members attended.
and the results were highly satisfactory.
William Waldecker acted as leader.
The times., 1899-05-19
Bir Lumber Fire In Cbic,ro.

Chicago. May 1s.-The lumber district
was imperiled shortly before midnight by
a fire which destroyed property estimated
at from s250,OOO to 100000 in the block
bounded by Loomis and Latin Streets.
Twenty-first Street Place. and Twenty
ond Street. For a time the high northwest
wind threatened TO carry the flames into
the adjoining lumber yards, but prompt
and elective work by the fire department
confined the fire to the block in which it
originated. The firms which suffered and
their estimated losses are: John A.
Gaugher & Co. planning mill. Sl50,009; S. T.
Gunderson & Son. planning mill. $4,000;
Rathbone, Hair & Ridgeway. 10000; Louis
Schaefer, wood turner. $4,000.
Dunderson & Son carried $50 900 insur-
ance; Gaugher & Co., S125.000. Rathbone,
Hair G. Ridgeway and Louis Schaefer we're
also insured. The fire threw 10 men cut
of employment.
The times., 1899-05-19
Roswell p. Flowers VIII.

Watertown. y. Y. May 1S.-The will of
the late former Governor Roswell p
Flower was filed for probate with the sur
rogate of Jefferson county today. He left
bequests OF $40. 900 to each of his brothers
and sisters, or their heirs; s25, 900 to Fred
erick S. Flower; $4,000 TO his former
cashier. Ransom B. Pattison $40. 600 in
trust TO st. Thomas Parish, New York
for the benefit of parish house erected in
memory OF his son. who died in 1880;
$4,000 to Trinity Parish Watertown, N
Y. for the benefit of the poor; $1,000 each
to his namesakes. Roswell Flower George
and Roswell Flower Mundy. The residue
is left to his wife and daughter. share and
share alike. Mrs. Sarah NJ. Flower is
named as executrix, and his son-in-law
John B. Taylor, and Arson r. Flower are
executors. Governor Flower has made a
practice for years of giving away at least
one-tenth OF his income. His gifts. how
ever. have always far exceeded his regular
1.-THE. In the last year. it is said, he gave
away directly or indirectly over 81, SOC, 600.
The times., 1899-05-19
Site for a NAVAL Masnnine.

The board of officers appointed by Sec
retary Long to select site for the new
naval magazine to be located near New
York. has submitted a report which the
Navy Department declines to make public
on account OF the opposition that is expect
cd to be raised by the residents of the
neighborhood of the place. or places. fay-
ored II is said that the board has sug-
Eested two or three sites, any one OF which
would be suitable. The site which the
board apparently desires the department
to adopt is either on Staten Island or di-
recily opposite on the Jersey shore. A site
at Trenley, n. J.. will probably be deeid-
ed on.
The times., 1899-05-19
FATAL AFFRAY AMONG WOMEN
wnyIaid by Enemies, Mrs. CovinEton
Uses a Knife.

Louisville May 13.-Meagre accounts
have reached here Of a tragedy at Haynes
Mill, an isolated settlement, near Union
City, Tenn. Three women, Mrs. Mat
tox. Mrs. Edwards. and Miss Brogdon,
waylaid Mrs. Covington and attacked her
with clubs, whereupon the latter drew
knife and stabbed Mrs. Mattox through the
heart, killing her instantly. Mrs. Coying-
ton then plunged the weapon into the back
and lungs of Mrs. Edwards. inficting NOR
tai injuries. The tragedy grew out of
quarrel among the children OF the women.
The times., 1899-05-19
PROF. BLocH's AIMS.
A Vienna Explanation of His Pres
ence nt The Hague.

Vienna, May IS.-The ''Tagblatt" says it
learns that the presence of Prof. Bloch in
The Hague is owing to a request of the
Czar that he compile an unofficial report
OF the proceedings of the Disarmament
Conference. and also report gossip and oc-
curreness behind the scenes. Prof. Bloch
is also commissioned by the Gar. so the
''Tagblatt' says, TO try to influence the
delegates 10 procure peTmanence of the
Conference, delegates of the powers meet
ing yearly TO foster peace. II he is not
successful in this. Prof Bloch is to en-
deayor to institute separate commissions
in the different countries.
The times., 1899-05-19
No Trust for The BriIIs.

Philadelphia. May 1S.-The Consolidated
Car Company, which was organized few
weeks ago in New Jersey, with capital
OF $ls,oOO.0 900, has made another offer for
the plant of the Brill Car Works, but the
Brills declined to enter the combination
and offered to sell their plant outright. II
was stated today that the consolidated
companies would not buy the plant and 50
there is prospect OF a fight. The Brill
Company is one OF the largest car build
ing companies in the United States.
Watch for town. Congress Heights n C.
The times., 1899-05-19
wife Murder In Georgin.

Bainbrdge. Ca, May ls.-John Harrison.
well known planter. charged with wife
murder, was brought here last night from
Pelham for trial and safe keeping. 1t is al
legged that on last Monday he was in his
field cultiyating cotton. For some trivial
cause Harrison became vexed with his wife
and struck her on the head with hoe.
With the aid of two negroes he carried her
to the house, where she died. Harrison is
now in Jail and will be tried at once.
The times., 1899-05-19
DIED.

GREEN-On wednesday. May Ii. 1890. suddenly,
at p. m. LAWSON c.. beloved husband of Lau-
IA j. Green in the ifty-frst year OF his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 1928 Street
southwest, p. m. Friday. 10Th instant Friends
invited. Item
COMPTON-Passed away from this life on
Wednesday. May Il, 1893, JAMES d. COMPTON.
Funeral will take place from his hate residence.
Friday, May 10, 1899. at o'clock, to Arlington.
The following societies will take notice: n o. J.
c. Marion No. l, X. r.: United Brotherhood
Carpenters and Joiners and Encampment GO, L.
V. Legion. Item
The times., 1899-05-19
Manager Day to he Deposed

New York May 1S.-From an excellent
source it was learned today that Freed
man is preparing to relieve John B. Day OF
the management Of the New Yorks. and
may install either Jack Doyle or Scrap
py Bill" Joyce at the head Of affairs on the
field. The players assert that this move
will cause the team 10 go down hill even
faster than at present.
The times., 1899-05-19
Piles Promptly Cured.

Dr. Kilmer's U. & o. ANoINTAlENT promptly
cures Piles. And is sold by all druggists in
two sizes-twcnty-ive cent and ffty-cent To
prove its wonderful merits you may have sam
pie sent absolutely free by mail. Mention thi,
paper and send your address to DIR. KilmeE Co..
Binshamton. N. Y.
The times., 1899-05-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.

NERVOUS PRoSTRATION cured by Med
ical Gymnastics; write or call at the
Gymnastic Institute. 20 Third Street north
east JOHN E. RUEBSAM. DIR. NJ TIL.
my15-1mo
The times., 1899-05-19
THE PRESIDENT 70 THE czAR.
Congratulations on the Opening oi
The Hhgue Peace Conference.

President Mckinley yesterday sent this
message 10 the Car:
Washington. May Is
To Ills Majesty Nicholas II. Emperor of All the
Russias. St Petersburg:
On this dag oi good omen ! send my heartfelt
congratulations on the opening OF the Conference
at The Hague which had its origin In the en-
lightcned and generous initiative Of your Mai
ostv WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
The times., 1899-05-19

the concerts from to 7:3o p. m. on each
night.
The committee then adjourned to meet
on Saturday for the last time before the
celebration.
Decorations.
The committee on decorations held a well
attended meeting last night, with Chair
man NJ. Dyrenforth presiding. Col NJ. f.
Urell as vice chairman and A. D. Marks
as secretary. 1t was reported that good
work was being done on the Court of
Honor. and that preparations for the illu-
mination of the two canopies and the
Presidents stand were being carried out
Chairman Dyrenforth stated that he al
ready had received several good offers for
the canvases now being painted by Artist
Macdonald and that the panel representing
Prosperity was wonderfully pretty af-
fair.
The court will be completed on Satur-
day night and will be illuminated for the
first time on Sunday night. The thanks
of the committee were extended to Chair
man Dyrenforth for courteousness to that
body and for his efficient methods OF pre-
siding.
The committee on accommodations held
meeting last night with Col. L. P. Wright
presiding. Many matters anent the care
OF the coming crowds were discussed.
About twenty members were present.
The Civic Parade.
Chairman Dickson, of the civic parade
committee. issued the following formation
OF the procession last night. Several or.
ganizations have yet to be heard from and
will be placed in line:
William Dickson, Grand Marshal
Major Richard A. OBrien, o.. s. ", Chief OF
staff.
Capt, Charles L. Beatty. U. s. ". Chief OF
Special Aides.
Marshars aides-Col David Ayres, Thomas A.
Bynum, W. $. Barker, p W. Brown. ir.: Howard
l.. Christman, W. f. Colladay, Aug. Davis. ir.;
Jules A. Dcmonet, Edward H. Droop. E. N. Dy-
renforth, Capt. II. C. Forsberg. Abram Frey Fred
c. Gieseking, Col Daniel A. Grosvenor, W. A.
Greer, Capt. Andrew W. Kelly, Fred II. Kern,
W. F. Lannon, Joseph Mathy, Arthur C. Moses
jr.; P. J. Nee, W. II. Oliver, John F. O'Neill,
Norman Prutt, George W. Rae, ]. S. Rednan,
John b. Rider I. n. Runyon. J. S. Robinson,
Z. J. Roche. Col. o.. G. Staples, Dr.. L. b.
Swarmstedt. C. B. Smith, Col. Dewitt C.
Sprague, Capt. Harlan L. Street. U. S. A.; N. E.
yowles, DIR. A. G. White, j. Yinson Virgins,
William II. Yerkes, jr.
The times., 1899-05-19
FIRST DIVISION.
Thomas Wilkinson. Marshal.
Music

Thomas Wilkinson. Marshal.
Music
Military Rank Of Knights of Pythias and visiting
Knights, Col Harry Coggins in command.
Ascalon Temple, No. 81, Knights of khorassan.
Improved Order Of Red Men. with Goat, F. W.
Kahlert, Marshal.
Apache Indian Representation
Drum Corps.
Knights of st. John
The League of American Independence Float.
American Protective Association.
Music
Citizens mounted. Delegation from Congress
Heights, C. W. Frazee. MARSHAL
Junior Order of United American Mechanics, with
Float; George Keithley, Marshal.
Manual Training Exhibits of the District Schools,
Under charge of John Chamberlain, Esq.
Three Floats.
SECOND DIVISION.
J. Henry Buscher, Marshall
Butchers Benevolent Association District OF Co
lumbia, A. Loeiler. Jr.. Marshal.
Butchers Association OF Baltimore, Nd Nicholas
Tegges. Marshal.
Organized German Societies OF the District of Co.
lumbia with Float. Z. L. EIterich Presi-
dent; Ferdinand Miller. Vice President; Ru-
dolph saur, Honorary President; Gustave
Bender Secretary.
Officers of the Deutscher Central yerein, in car
riages.
The Arion Gerang Verein.
The Germania Maennerchor
The Flattdutsche Verein.
TIE verein Bayern.
Representatives of German American Organizations
The Knights in Black. mounted, Charles Gersner,
Captain.
Veteran Firemens Association OF the District OF
Columbia.
THIRD DIVISION.
j. L. Feeney, Marshal.
Music.
Central Labor UniOn with Float
Building Trades Council with Float.
Columbia Lodge of Machinists, with two Floats
II. Henry Lewis, Marshal.
Music-Haley's Band.
Steel and Copper Plate Printers. with Float
Henry W. szegedy, Marshal.
Drum Corps
Journeymen Plumbers and Gasfitters' Union, with
Float. Nicholas J. Piass, Marshal.
Columbia typographical Union. with Float.
Z. C. Jones, President.
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders. No. 4,
with Float.
Bricksyers' Union, No. l. with Float.
Drum Corps.
Horseshoers' Benevolent Union. Patrick Connolly
Marshal
stonemasons' Organization. Henry Hegerty, Mar
FOURTH DIVISION.
Capt Matthew Goddard MARSHAL
Music-Mount Pleasant Drum Corps
A. GUIDE. Floral Float.
Andrew Loetier, Float.
$ Ksnn Sons, Float.
PabSt Brewing Co., Float.
Washington Brewing Co.. Float
Consumers Brewing Co. Float
Castelbergs National Jeweiry Co, Float
Music.
Nicholas Auth. Float and Marching Delegation.
T. T. Keane. Float.
George W. Knox Express Co.
Croswell Chemical Co.
Winslow Manufacturing Co.
Columbia Lithia Water Co.
Royal Drug Co.
HOurict Picture Frame Co.
nd Ice
The times., 1899-05-19

CONCERT by the choir of the Fifth
Baptist Church. d Street, between
Four and half and Sixth Streets south
west, FRIDAY, May 10. 1899. Director. G.
II. Lillebridge; Rev. C. C. Meador. >. d.
pastor. myiS, ,l9pu. l9am
The times., 1899-05-19

OFFICE OF THE METROPOLITAN RAIL
ROAD COMPANY. Washington, ID. c..
May u, 1S99.-Notice is hereby given that
the books for the transfer OF certificates of
Indebtedness. series b. will be closed from
MAY 10 to JUNE l. 1899. and the books
for the transfer of stock will be closed
from MAY 20 to JUNE l. 1899.
c. Il. COLEMAN. Secretary.
mvlIl7lp2
The times., 1899-05-19
Mr.. kiigour's Attitude.

What would indicate beyond the ques-
ton of a reasonable doubt that such was
the case, was the remark made by Mr..
Kilgour. when asked what the chances
were Of duplicating Brown and the Tur-
ner woman in the Boyd's tragedy. In re-
ply TO the question Mr.. Kilgour said: I'VE
The times., 1899-05-19
A Naval Display.

Chairman S. S. Yoder, of the committee
on salutes and chimes. reported that Sec
retary Long had already ordered the Dol
phin. Sylph. and Pathfinder to Washington
during the Jubilee other vessels will also
be ordered if available. Secretary Ager
has granted the request that salutes be
fired from Fort Myer and the Arsenal at
I a m. and l2 noon. on May %. The Dol
phin will fire the naval salutes.
The following notice was issued for pub
lication by the committee
The executive committee of the Peace Jubilee
requests that the bells all churches engine
houses, etc. will he rung for not less than five
minutes at a. IN. and at noon May %. It is
also requested that the steam whistles on all
steamboats,, mills, etc, he let loose and add to
the general din at the came hours
S. $. YODER,
Chairman Committee on Salutes and Chimes.
President Healy of the Building Trades
Council, thanked the committee for its rec
ognition of organized labor, and stated that
the trades unicns would do all in their
power to make the pageant success.
Chairman George w. Driver, of the COM
mittee on fireworks. asked that the hours
of the free concerts at the Treasury BE- so
arranged that they would not conflict with
the war spectacies. 1t was decided to hold