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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
The Interesting Case of a Black Cat and
Neighboring Families Estranged.
iBaltimore SUM

This is tale TO demonstrate that sir
cumStial evidence Is not always good
evidence. 1t caused q rupture OF friend
IN relations between two women that
Was finally adjusted by the merest ac-
ciJent.
But hereby hangs tale which in
wolves the question of circumstantial
evidence, ana that murder Will out.
I There are two Baltimore families in the
western section OF the city living next
door to each other who for a season
did not speak as they passed by, but
are now on the most amiCable terms,
and all this on account of black cat.
These two housewives may be desis
mated as Mrs. y. and Mrs. r., the form
cr being the owner Of the cat in ques-
tion, BY which much store WAS set. 1t
appears that Mrs. Il. objected to the
frequent visits To her back yard made
by Mrs. AS eat ana on one day ii is
alleged that she was overheard to say
that she would poison the intruder that
very night. 1t followed next. 1t fol-
lowed next morning that the cause of
the annoyance was discovered on the
back lot as dead as julius Caesar.
Now, what other inference could Mrs.
\. draw but that Mrs. Il. had put her
threat into execution? That the deed
had been done by Mrs. i. there existed
no doubt in the mind of her next door
dweller, and 50 she straightway accus
ed her neighhor of having committed
the crime"
This Mrs. y. vigorously denied. The
result was that all neighborly inter
course came abruptly to an end. So
much for crcumstantial evidence.
Now what happened subsequently is
the SEQUEL which restored friendly rela-
! tons between the two families. A gen
tleman living in the same block had
pet canary at this time. one evening
he discovered Il big black cat in his
room. But this was not all, for the cat
was then and there making a meal of
the bird. Now what was more natural
than for the gentleman to slaughter the
destroyer of his feathered songster,
caught red -handed. as it We're, in the
Very act? a short time after this latter
occurrence the owner of the canary in
cident3lly related to Mrs. \. the loss of
his pet bird and how he had slain
black cat on Il particular evening.
All doubt having been now removed
Mrs. n. lost no time in acquaintlnS Mrs.
+. with the facts in the case, and so the
two ladies' kissed and made up.
Fred NdSon'S house at Ashland was
burned to the ground about 6 o'clock
on the morning of the 18th. The fire
started near the chimney. Mr.. Mason
and his wife We're away at the time of
the fire in Bangor, and the house was
III charge of Miss Coffin. The house
and furniture was insured for $1,000.
Mr.. Mason is engineer on the Ashland
branch and says he is going to rebuild
in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

Portland Express: The Augusta cor
respondent of the Boston Herald
takes occasion to call attention to the
fact that Lleweliyn Powers has made
a most excellent governor. And it is
rather timely remark to make. Now
IS the term for which he was elected
is drawing to n close. it is seasonal BILE
II remark that Governor Powers will
retire with an enviabl record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
Calendars
For.....
1901.

Those who contemplate issu-
ing calendars for 1901, should
secure them at once. We are
prepared to furnish them, neat
and attractive, at short notice.
All sizes and designs, artisti-
cally printed to suit the Gus
toner. Write or apply in per-
Kennebec Journal Office,
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
dec6.dt3 ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

There is a man hunt in the northern
wilderness. Wardens are on the trail
of that famous old king Of the poach-
e-s, Pete Fontaine. a desperate char
acter who will not be easily caught.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

cts Wright Of North Path is one of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

Those who want encouragement in
tie Belgian hare business are referred
to the Bangor News. All other Maine
papers continue to sound editorial
warnings against the hare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

1t would be a good thing for Chris
tian:ty, and consequently for So
Getty and the municipality. if every
city had an active church league or
ganized upon the basis OF that re
Gently formed in Auburn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
Address to Democrats.
Headquarters Democratic State Cen
trail Committee, Eutsw House,
Baltimore, Md, Sept. 10, 1900.

Headquarters Democratic State Cen
trail Committee, Eutaw House,
Baltimore, Md, Sept 10, 1900.
To The DemOcrats of Maryland.
Once again the freemen OF this country
have the privilege Of electing their Chief
Mag istrate and Representatives 10 Congress.
The contest between the Democracy and
what il stands for, and the Republican
party and what il stands for, is conceded TO
be the most vital and far reaching one since
the Civil War. Whether we are to con-
tinue the present and prospective policy Of
the Republican party, which, in the mature
opinion Of many Of our wisest and ablest
Statesmen, is, TO say the least, frought with
grave danger to the future prosperity and
happiness of our land, or whether we shall
return TO the faith Of the fathers, by which
the U nited states became the first Republic
OF the world, Is the question that will be
decided at the election 10 November. That
it s the patriotic duty of every citizen of
this State 10 cast his vote al that election
will not be denied. Nevertb eless, ex perl
eDce constantly demonstrates the fact that a
large cluss Of our ciIIz us do neglect to avail
themselves of this high privilege. And the
greater portion of this non-voting class is
composed Of oar most influential men.
To this class particularly, as we'll as to all
Democratic principles, we earnestly appeal
10 make special effort, if need be, TO cast
their ballots on November 9th
Be sure that you are registered! You can
not vote unless you are 10 the counties
of this State, 10 the residents OF which this
communication is more especially addressed,
there is no new general registration this year.
There are but too days for supplemental
registration, viz Tuesday, October End, and
Tuesday, October 9th, the offices Of regis
tration being open from A. M to 7 p. M
There is one day for revision only, viz ::
Tuesday, October 10Th, at which M new
names eau be added.
Ii you are now registered voter, and
have Changed your residence, apply 10 per.
son on the Bud and 9th of October, and pro-
cure transfer, and see that your name is
properly entered at your new place of resi-.
dence. II you are temporarily away from
home, make certain that your name is not
stricken off Many persons lose their votes
in this way
Ii is the duty of every citizen in addition
To registering and voting himself to see that
every name not entitled to be on the registra.
ton books is stricken off. No higher civic
duty can be performed than the purifying
Of our registration lists,
Any information, relating to matters of
registration and voting, that may be desired
at any time will be promptly and cheer
fully furnished in response to a communica-
ton addressed to these headquarters.
MURRAY VANDIvER,
Chairman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
FOR COMPRESS,
CHARLES A. LITTLE,
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
REVOLT OF REPUBLICANS.


United States Senator George l.. Wei
lington returned 10 his home in Cumber.
land on Monday from his campaigning tour
In Michigan. In that State he spoke In the
principal cities, beginning with large meet
ing at Hudson, Wednesday afternoon Of last
week. He spoke on Saturday night TO an
audience numbering not less than 5000 -
This Grand Rapids meeting, he said, was
the largest aud most enthusiastic gathering
il has been his privilege to address any
where. He added:
Beyond question the Gold Democrats of
Michigan have returned 10 the Democratic
party. do not believe that 8 per cent. Of
them could be found outside. On the other
hand the issues Of Imperialism and the
trusts, especially the former, have caused
large defections from the Republican ranks.
Among the most active and enthusiastic
workers for Mr.. Bryan's election are men
who have been lifelong Republicans, and
who now are earnestly and actively en-
gagged in the propaganda against Mckinley
and imperialism. Never before 10 matters
political have such esrnestness and patri.
otto devotion been manifested. This may
he said of every class Of voters, but espe'
cially so OF the Hollanders aud Germans.
The Hollanders have been Republicans al
most to unit, yet at the meeting at Grand
Rapids about 1900 Hollanders were pres.
ent. Among them were several hundred
Union veterans who, at the close Of my
address, arose In one body, inspiring the
whole meeting with their applause and en-
thusiasm, and evdencing their entire &C.
cord with the denuncation of imperial
policy and the appeal for Bryan and con.
stitutionsl government. 1t was most In
spring sight to behold this whole meeting,
numbering between 5000 aud 5000 people,
arising en- masse and entering upon dem
oustraton such as il has never been my
good fortune TO see outside of national
convention.
al was received everywhere with conaid.
Grafton, and have the assure noes of hundreds
of Republicans, men Of influence and power,
tuhl lnfy VIII stuuu hkhiust tupCiioiem uuu
Mckinley. Michigan will be carried by the
Democratic party.
Il will reinrn to the West early next
week, beginning my tour at Lincoln, Neb.,
where | am 20 speak October Bird, following
Roosevelt, who is to address the people of
that section on the day previous. From
Lincoln / will go TO Wisconsin, Illinois, In
diana and Ohio.
81 feel justified in saving that the con-
science OF the people Of this section Of the
country is awakened and great results will
follow. predict that these States, with
several Others that | might mention, will
cast their electoral votes Tor Bryan. have,
during my tour, been frequently questioned
concerning Maryland, and have given my
opinion there, as have given It here. that
the State will be carried for Mr. Bryan by a
large majority"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28

The price oi -four has been advanced by
the -four trust from $215 to g. 70 a sack 4;
the sugar trust has raised the price Of sugar
from 5 to z cents pound the Standard Oil
trust has advanced the price of oil from 10
to 10 cents gallon the beef trust has
raised the price Of the poorest grade Of its
beel from 10 to IS cents pound an ad-
vance OF 25 per cent. has been made by the
wooden trust, of 80 per cent. by the cracker
trust, oil 80 per cent by the shoe and leather
trust, and similar exorbitant advances In
the price of their products have been made
by the broom trust, the hardware trust. the
stove trust, and other combines that control
articles of prime necessity in the house. Of
the poor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28

Major Charles A. Little. our candidate
for Congress, has no money contributed by
the trusts to buy up the voters of the Sixth
district. He lisa young man worthy of the
confidence OF every man 10 the district. He
has been honest In all his dealings with his
fellow man and is working to make his way
10 the world, and II elected to Congress will
be the representative of the people against
monopoly in every fight. viii you vote
for Little OF PearreS The latter hopes to bs
elected by the money from Mark Hams
contributed by the trusts.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28

A quarter of a million inhabitants of the
State of Pennsylvania are anxiously look.
Ing for the Hanna Mckinley full dinner
pail The search will grow more vigorous
until election day. The wurkingman, even
though pauper, eau vote Do not forget
this fact
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28

In his wordy letter OF acceptance. Mr..
Mckinley boasts OF our export trade, aud
then proceeds to advocate system OF pro-
lection for the exclusion Of foreign goods
from our markets. Lengthy as the letter is
il utterly fails To explain how American
farm products sent abroad can be paid for
II foreign products are not let 10. He evil
IDENTIFY sssumes the American farmer TO be
several klnds OF chump
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28

HannA's brutal and stupid remarks about
the composition OF Bryan's Cabinet come
with esp, cial bad grace from the Boss
whose influence pushed John sherman iron
the Senate into the Cabinet and crowded
him out OF the Cabinet into private life.
The Sherman story is one Of the blacklist
pages in the history OF The Mckinley Ad-
miuistration.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28

There are, according 70 the Baltimore
Sun. 1000 names on the membership roll oI
the German American Democratic Assncia-
ton OF that city, nearly every one Of whom
voted Coz Mckinley 10 1895 This State
will roll up big majority for Bryan 10 No
vember, aud the San is doing grand work
10 the cause.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
NJ q IT Q ID.
ADJOURNED NETTING

VVHR COMMISSIONERS tor Auu,gon.,
L cOuntywill meetAt their Room 81.
willie, on
TUESDAY, October ?, 1900 at IOA N.
By order:
WARNER W WELSH
sep 2S-td Clerk to County Com'rs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
Notice to TaX-PaverS,

NJ Office is hereby given by the under
~ signed Collectors of State and County
Taxes for the several collection districts Of
Montgomery county, Maryland as required
by Section 220 Of Chapter lO2 of the Acts of
the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at
January Session, 1900, to all persons to
whom State aud County Taxes are assessed
in said county that the annual levy has been
made and placed in the hands of the under
signed for collection.
All such taxes bear interest from Septem-
Der LIST, 1900.
All such taxpayers are hereby warned that
unless such taxes as are assessed against them
be paid on or before the frst day Of January,
1901, their names will be published in ac-
cordsnce with said Act Of Assembly, in the
list OF delinquent taxpayers, and that IL said
taxes, with interest and proportional part of
cost OF advertising, remain unpaid until the
Second Monday in May, 1901, the property
assessed to such delinquent taxpayers or 80
much thereof as may be deemed necessa
will, on said last mentioned date, be exposed
for sale TO pay such taxes, interest and ex-
penses.
ELIJAH W. WALKER,
Post office Gaithersburg, Md, Collector LIST
Collection District.
NATHAN s. WHITE,
Postofice Clarksburg, Md, Collector End
Collection District
BENJAMIN G. GoTT,
Postotfice Boyds, Md, Collector 3rd Col
lection District.
HOWARD A. GARRETT,
Postofice Glen Echo, Md, Collector 4th
Collection District
HAZEL W. CASHELL,
Postofice Layhill, Nd Collector 9Th Col
lection District.
aug loft
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28

Large Dwelling
Of ten rooms, Stable and other outbnildngs,
and occupied by the Mortgagors.
TERMS Of SALE .-One-third cash, one.
third in six months with interest, and the
balance in Twelve months with interest, salts
factOrily secured, or all cash at the option OF
the purchaser
A deposit of $500 required on each prop
erty at the time of sale
CHARLES H. STANLEY,
Agent and Attorney of the Laurel Building
Association Of Prince Georges County.
sep 2l-ts
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
MANI HD-

Montgomery county, Nd, reliable white
man (married) who understands farm work
and the care OF stock. Address NJ, this
Office. [sep 1897
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
George G. Walker,
Successor to (. l.. Wilson 4 Co. y
Ola 18th St. N. w., Washington, d. G.

Pumps and Pumping Machinery, Hydraulic
Rams, Windmills, Tanks, Towers, Rubber
Hose Betting, MOBILES, &c, Gas and Gasoline
engines. Headquarters for the best CyIiuder
OH. Pumps and Windmill Repairs a spe.
cialty. Write for prices.
apr Gam
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28

hRDEkED this 7th day OF September, A.
" D., 1900, by the Circuit Court tor Mont
eomery county, as a Court OF Equity that the
Auditors Report, filed 10 the above en-.
titled cause, be ratified aud coutir med, un less
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on
or before the 9Th day OF October next: Pro-
vlded copy of this order be iu serted in some
newspaper published in said Montgomery
county, once in each of three successive weeks
before the said 9Th day of October, 1900.
THOMAS DAWSON, CPk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Tesl:
sep l4-td THOMAS DAWSON. Cpk,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
On MONDAY, the 18th day of
October 1900,

al the hour of 2 O'Clock, p. NJ,
all the property in The said mortgage de-
scribed, that is to say
Lots one (D, nineteen (l9), twenty
(2O), twenty-one (2D, all in Block
seventy-six (76), and all of lot num-
bered two (2) in said block seventy-sx
Coy, except the portion conveyed to
Samuel d. Waters, Deed Liber j. A.
No. 5S, folio SO, etc.
All of said lots being in The subdivision
made by 1.-THE Takoma Park Loan and Trust
Company OF Montgomery county," recorded
in Liber j. A, No. q, folio 1872; said lot
nineteen (l9) being improved by good
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
MONEY TO LOAN.

$500, $500, 81, 900, 81 800, 81, QUO to loan
on good 6rs, mortgage on real estate.
BOWIE Y. WATERS,
july 1871 Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
HOUSE Ann LOT F0R slLR,

HAVE FOR SALE q new ll-room Dwell.
ing House and two lots Of land, con-
IAlnlng 80 900 square feet Of ground, Al Gar
rev rark, Nd, with stable for two horses
anu otner necessary out-buildinRs. This
property is very highly improved. and IL To-
cated on corner lot In Garrett Park. and
sAn DC bought at reasonable price on easy
Apply to FRANK HIonNs
Attorney-at-LAw,
'u' 1o-u Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
TIE
Maryland Agricultural
90 L L r. q e,
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND.
Maryiand's School of Technology.
Four Courses of Instruction
Agricultural, Mechanical,
Scientific, Classical.

TACH Department supp lied with the most
~ modern and approved apparatus Prac-
teal work emphasized in all Departments -
Graduates qualified at once TO enter upon
liic's work graduates in Mechanical Engi
necring aud Chemistry this year, all secured
positions upon graduation. Boarding Depart
ment supplied with all modern improvements:
Bath Room Closets, Steam Heat and Gas.
Tuition, Rocks, Heat, Light, Washing,
Board, Medical attendance, $l54 for scholas-
tic year Catalogus giving full particulars
sem on application. Daily sanitary inspec-
ton by Physician to College.
Attention is called to the Short Course of
ten weeks in Agriculture. Particulars sent
on application Term commences September
"a Early apple .tion necessary Tor admit
lance.
R W. SlLv ESTER,
July 27-sw President A. O.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
FOR SALE 70 CLOSE Al ESTATE.

T; A HIGHLY IMPROVED FARM of Az
"A acres a miles from Germa ntown Sta-
ton, B. 4 o. Railroad, Montgomery county,
Md, convenient to churches and schools
water 10 every field, lined twice.
Apply TO administrators.
R. h. and W. +. HUMPHREY,
aug ~ Germantown, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
.MOrtgGge Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate.
IN TAKOMA PARK, MD.

DY VIRTUE Of the power contained 10 g
ID mortgage from Rosetta d. SpraRue and
Nathan Sprague, her husband, dated the llth
day Of August, 1898, and recorded among
the Land Records Of Montgomery county,
Md, in Liber T. D., No. 5, folio 2, etc, the
undersigned, being the attorney named in
said mortgage, will sell at public sale in
front Of The premises,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
O r D e r NISI.
Julia N Corse ct al, VS.. George II. Smith ct al
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as a Court Of Equity. No. 1889 Equity.

nRDERED this 18th day of September, A
" d. 1900, by the Circuit Court for Mont.
gomery county, as Court of Equity, that
the Auditors Report filed in the above emit.
lied cause, be ratified and confirmed, u unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 9th day Of October next: Provided
copy OF this order be inserted 10 some news
paper published in said Montgomery county,
once in each Of three successive weeks before
the said 9Th day OF October, A. d. 1900.
THOMAS DAWSON, Crk
Circuit Conr, for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
sep l4-td THOMAS DAWSON, Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
Take Electric Cars
for fingers,
Within one block of the terminus at 32d
and Nj streets.

money pocket Buying goods for CASHdoing business
estabshmentpayng bookkeeping expenses down
the possible indictments saving from 10 per cent to 30
per all competition upon corresponding values
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
JOHN r. MULLICAN.

late OF said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned TO exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or be-
fore the l4th day Of March, 1901; otherwi Use
they may, by law, be excluded from all ben
eht OF said estate. All persons indebted TO
said estate are requested to make immed late
payment. Given under my hand, this lllh
day Of September, 1900.
HARRIET A. BYRNES,
sep l4-4t Administrative.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
No. OF Bank, 46OS.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

OF THE
First National Bank at Gaithersburg,
in the State of Maryland, at the
close of business, September 9Th, 1900.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
DWELLING HOUSE,
Large Dwelling

Of seven rooms, and outbuildings.
Said lots one, two, twenty and twenty-On
being improved by
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28

Pearon's Pharmacy
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
Notice TO Creditors.

oTiCE is hereby given that the subscrib-
Y er has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Montgomery county letters of ad.
ministratiOn on the personal estate Of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28
o e o { r MIST.

Mamie g Shriner. ct al VS.. Addie G. Bar
rick ct al.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-09-28

STATS OF MARYLAND,
County of Montgomery, S.:
|, R. b. Moore, Cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best Of my know ledge and
belief
r. B. MOORE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day Of September, 1900.
WIN. II. TALBOT,
Notary Public,
Correct-Atlest:
J. b. DIAMOND,
/. 7. FULKS,
Pm SMITH,
sep 2l-3t Directors.