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, 1900-12-26
Set Her on Red-Aot Stove.

Omaha. Dec. 25.-Otto Heink, a
brewer living nea Third and Pine
streets. established a record a feT!
days ago for IA unique punishment of a
refractory wife. AS a consequence he
is now in jail, charged with attempting
to cremate his better half. According
to the story sold by his wife, who is
in a critical condition, she and her hus,
band had a slight dispute a few days
ago. Not being able to have the last
word. Heink seized his wife, so she
says, while she was clad only in her
night dress, and set her forcibly down
upon n red-hot stove.
, 1900-12-26
He SAYS IT IS TRUE
e. A. CUOAHY GIVES THE PRESS
A SIGNED STATEMENT
OF FACTS.
Regarding the kidnapping Of His Son
and the Payment Of $4,000 Ran.
som Money-The Amount Drawn
From an Omaha Bank-No New
Developments in the Case.

Omaha. Dec. 24.-Owing t o conflict.
ing reports SEN to papers outside of
Omaha, E. A. Cudahy today signed a
statement giving the details of the kid.
naping Of his son on the night of Dec.
IS. 1t is as follows:
1T has been called to my attention
that dispatches are being printed
giving wrong versions Of the kid.
naping Of my son. There should
be no conflicting reports or any
misrepresentation with respect
to the crime that would create any
doubt or uncertainty. The facts, brief.
ly. are these:
"On Tuesday night. Dec. IS. between
Z and 8 o'clock, III son was sent to a
neighbor's and was expected to return
Immediately. Failing to return. the pc.
lice were notified.
About l o'clock on Wednesday
morning the coachman found a letter
on the lawn fastened to a stick and
addressed to Mr.. Cudahy. This was a
five page letter, with lead pencil print.
Ing. and unsigned, stating that they
had kidnapped my son and demanding
$685. 900 In gold coin for his return, and
with specific instructions as to where
the money should be placed.
, 1900-12-26
A Good Thinq.

German Syrup is a special prescripr
ion Of DR.. A. Boschee, a celebrated Ger
man physician, and is acknowledged
to be one Of the most fortuneate dis.
cCveries in medicine. 1t quickly cures
coughs, colds and all lung troubles Of
the severest nature, removing. as 1t
does, the cause Of the affection and
leaving the parts in a strong and
healthy condition. 1t is not an ex-
perimental medicine, but has stood the
test for years, giving satisfaction in
every case. which its rapidly increas.
ing sale every season confirms. Two
million bottles sold annually. Bos.
chee's German Syrup was introduced
in the United States in 1868, and is
now sold in every town and village in
the civilized world. Three doses will
relieve any ordinary cough. Price rs
cents. Get Green's prize almanac. F.
n Eggeston, druggist.
, 1900-12-26
The Halt Cent,

A movement is on foot to put a one
half cent coin in general use in the
United States. Several suggestions
have been made to the government,
and a document vas presented, sign
ed by the heads of the big department
stores in the various large cities
throughout the country, showing the
need for this money In making change.
Progress finds many methods of i'm
provement, but for half a century past.
in spite Of many limitations, nothing
has arisen to equal Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. the greatest benefactor the
human race has ever known. This med.
icine cures constipation, indigestion,
dyspepsia, biliousness, nervousness
and sleeplessness, also prevents ma
laria, fever and ague. Be sure and get
the genuine with our Private Revenue
Stamp ove the neck Of the bottle.
, 1900-12-26

Among the tens Of thousands who
have used Chamberlin's Cough Reno.
dy for colds and Ia grippe during the
past few years, to our knowledge. not
n single case has resulted in pneumo-
mia. Thos. Whitfield & Co., $40 Wa.
bash avenue. Chicago, n Of the most
prominent retail druggists in that city.
in speaking Of this. says: I'VE recon.
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
fo' Ia grippe in many CASES, a. It not
My gives prompt and complete rscov.
~. but also countsracts any tsndsncy
Of 10 Ertpps to result In Pneumonia
FOR sale by y. H. DGgleston.
, 1900-12-26

rhe Republican has 1ust completed
the publication of the mining laws OF
Wyoming and of the United States. to-
gether with the regulations Of the gen
eral land ONCE. and offers the pamphlet
for sale at 40 cents per copy. postpaid
to any address, The pamphlet O
sists Of 81 pages and a cover, includin /.
index. and Ia a very complete and use
full guide to those interested In mining
There has been for some time an urg.
emit need for a work Of this character,
but this is lrst attempt made to supply
, 1900-12-26
NOTE IS
viii be Communicated to the Emperor
at Once.

Pekin, Dec. 24-The preliminary
joint note vas delivered today to the
Chinese. Ii Hung Chang found that
he was unable to attend the meeting Of
the ministers, and his credentials and
those of Prince ChinE were presented
by the latter to the foreign ENJOYS
Prince Ching, replying to the Span
ish minister, Senior Il j. de Cologan,
who presented the note. said he would
Immediately communicate its contents
to the emperor, and assured the minis
tiers that a speedy reply was the desire
of the court. as it felt that all China
wants is peace and prosperity.
, 1900-12-26

Nasal Catarrh quic..;y yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Lain, which is agree
ably aromatic. 1t is received through the
n~ostrils, clean, % and heals the whole sur
face over which it diffuses itself. Druggists
sell tho Soc. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents. Test it AID you are sure TO continue
the treatment.
Announcement.
To accommodate those who are partial
70 the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou-
Me-, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known as Ely's
Liquid Cream calm. rlico including the
spraying tube Is 20 cents. Druggists or by
nail. The liquid form cmbodies the med
ieinal properties Of the solid preparation.
, 1900-12-26
Earthquake in Hayti.

Port au Prince. Hayti, Dec. 25.-A
terrific earthquake shock was felt here
at l o'clock yesterday afternoon, and
residents Of the capital were thrown
into a panic. The shock lasted thirty
seconds. Much damage was done to
buildings in the city. The walls of the
American legation were badly cracked.
, 1900-12-26
krause's Headache CAPSULES

re unlike anything prepared in Amer
lea. They were first prescribed by Dr..
Krause, Germany's famous court ply
sician. long before %antipyrine was dis
covered, and are almost marvellous, so
speedily do they cure the most distress
ing cases. Price 25 cents. Sold by
Chas. N. Settele, pioneer druggist.
, 1900-12-26
GOOD FOR ALL TINE.

To appreciate the value of the Expan-
sion Atlas, one must see a copy. II
It were advertised at the price or IS. in-
stead of 80 cents, the public would form
In advance a more correct estimate Of
It's worth. While It is intended pri-
marily to add Information to current
var news. It indeed Is q standard work
for all TINA
, 1900-12-26
Confirms the Statement.

Geo. A. Barker, president of the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce, confirms the
statement in the particular Of the $685.
10000 being withdrawn from that bank.
and Melvin l.. Sears, Mr.. Cudahy's at
torney, confirms the other details Of
the statement.
Omaha, Dec. 24.-The only develop.
ments in the Cudahy kidnapping ease
was the finding of the lantern with
which Mr.. Cudahy was tagged in his
drive into the country last Wednesday
night, carrying $4,000 with which to
secure the return of his son. and other
paraphernalia left by the robbers in
their hurried departure. This confirms
again the story of the drive. and assists
the police In finding the methods en-
ployed by the bandits.
, 1900-12-26

Now is tie time when Group and
ung troubles prove rapidly fatal. The
only harmless remedy that produces
immediate results is One Minute Cough
Cure. It is very pleasant to take and
can be relied upon to quickly cure
coughs, colds and all diseases. It will
prevent consumption. Laramie Drug
company.
, 1900-12-26

Decatur. ILL.,. Dec. 2i.-DiCk Bivins
was killed last night by Merrill Wake.
field at Warrensburg. eight miles from
two quarreled in a restaurant and dur,
ing the alteration Wakefield struck
Bivins In the neck, the latter dying
two hours later. Wakefield eluded ar,
root
, 1900-12-26

II you would have an appetite like a
bear and a relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. They correct disorders of the
stomach and regulate the liver and
bowels. Price % cents. Samples free
at F. H. Eggleston's.
, 1900-12-26
Colds Melt Away

il you use Kruse's Cold Cure. Pre-
pared in convenient capsule form they
are easy to take and effect a speedy
cure Of the most obstinate cases. Price
Is cents. Sold by Chas. N. Settele
pioneer druggist,
, 1900-12-26
81 procured $25, 900 in gold coin and

Il procured $25 900 in gold coin and
delivered the same at the point desig-
mated in the letter. | recognized that
the leaving of the money was nut a
chance at best, but a chance that under
all the circumstances, l was compelled
to accept.
About five hours after depositing
the money my son was returned.
While a captive, he was informed
that he was held for ransom in the
sum of $25, 900.
These ire the plain facts, and any
statements, rumors or assertions 9TH
Ell than those stated above are with.
out any foundation in fact.
.r1 1T =.
, 1900-12-26

The Union Pacific has announced
its rate of one fare for the round trip
for the Christmas holidays. Tickets
will be on sale Dec. 90. "a, %, 30 and
81 and January l.
, 1900-12-26
Baking
Powder
Economy

The manufacturers of Royal
Baking Powder have always
declined to produce a cheap
baking powder at the sacrifice
of quality.
The Royal is made from
pure grape cream of tartar, and
is the embodiment of all the
excellence possible to be attained
in the highest class baking
powder.
Royal Baking Powder costs
only a fair price, and is cheaper
at its price than any similar
article.
, 1900-12-26
CHECKED SOUTH.

When the first keen winds of winter
begin to be felt in the North, many an
invalid is hurried away by anxious friends
to the Eindlier climate of the South. The
, 1900-12-26

Samples OF mixtures made in imitation OF baking
powders. but containing alum, are frequently dis
tfibuted from door to door, or given away in
grocery stores. Such mixtures are dangerous
L. use in iood, aud in many cities their sale is
prohibit II hy law. Alum is a corrosive poison, and
all E'h>ric%.ns condemn baking powders containing il.
, 1900-12-26

Roosevelt as Santa Claus,

Ohnde on DiCken'S Tales Of Two
Cities"
Roosevelt as Santa Claus.
Governor Roosevelt walked from his
home on Sycamore Hill to the little
school at Cove. a distance of several
miles, yesterday afternoon to play San
ia Claus to the children of the school
district. All members of the Roose-
welt family were present when the ex-
e~rcises opened.
When Roosevelt entered the chill
dren arose and he was greeted with ap-
plause which continued long after he
was seated.
The governor spoke in a fatherly
way to the children, and had a few
words to say to parents, closing his
remarks by wishing all "A Merry
Christmas
Charges Against Bellevue.
The state lunacy commission has
sent a communication % John w. Kel-
Ter. commissions of charities. adding
a charge of larceny to the allegations
of cruelty and brutality already made
against certain employees in the pavil-
ion for the insane at Bellevue hospi-
tai.
The name of the person who pro
fesses to have been robbed is withheld.
likewise the identity of the person or
persons alleged to have taken his prop
erty. 1t is understood, however. that
a person committed to the pavilion ear
ly in the present month, who had a
sum of money when admitted. was la
ter sent away without a penny.
Thomas j. Minnock, who testified to
the assault made on Louis Hillyard,
has made a similar charge of larceny.
Her Husbands Secretary.
Letters from Europe received here
announce that Nine Paderewski has
decided to act in the future as her hus-
bands secretary and business agent.
When the pianist was here a year ago
his newly married wife took an active
part in the business management of
his tour and evidenced that she had
aptitude for work.
Nine. Paderewski's decision is said
to be due to a feeling of responsible
ty over the losses which her husband
suffered as a result of the purchase of
his estate at Morges.
Paderewski, in all probability, will
visit America in the winter of 1901
1902.
Albert D. Brady Dead.
Albert D. Brady, secretary of the S.
S. Mcclure company, died on Sunday
from heart failure in Rome, Italy.
Will Become Opera Singer.
Miss Sara Anderson. the American
soprano. who has been prominent on
the concert stage during the last three
years, has decided to enter upon an
operate career. She has beer study
ing for some months in Berlin and has
been engaged by Nine. Cosima Wag-
ner for next summers festival at Bey-
reuth. The young American singer,
who is a pupil of Oscar Saenger Of this
city. is a daughter of Mrs. Sarah Brown
Anderson, herself a vocalist of rank.
She is tall Inc fair. She has a rich,
warm voice, and in her concert work
was distinguished for her artistic sing
ing
, 1900-12-26
Advertised Letter List.

Following is a list of the letters re
naming in the postofice at Laramie
Wyoming for the week ending Dec
"a. 1900. Parties calling for letters in
this list will please say advertised
Bruce Gertie Black James W.
Blue J. B. Browning w. i2)
Crumley Lizzie A. Chadwick c. b.
Clark Joel Fin Mr..
FlreStack Johnnie Farrell Walter
Hamilton d. Johnson o. ].
kelso Libby Little l.. Mrs.
Lane Tom Mitchell Restaurant
Miller Harry May Mrs. J. Fl.
Madsen c. p. MentZel F. f.
Potts Auley (2) Pratt VIII
Rucker w. l.. ROssetter c. f.
Romero Rafel Sanbin Frank
Sanbin Frank Slattery Tim
Shook J. J. Wilmont John F.
g.. Wilburn S.
ELMER T. BELTZ, P. M.
, 1900-12-26

All kinds of Job work neatly and
promptly done At The Republican OF.
ice.
, 1900-12-26

Old papers sc per hundred 1t The
Republican on1cs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-18
Death Of George 3. Benson.

George Il. Benson, one of the oldest and
most respected citizens of Oakland. died.
Saturday morning. after 4 week ana 4
halt's illness. Mr.. Benson had been in
feeble health for more than q year. but
nearly All the time had been able 10 be
out of doors Mr.. Benson was born in
this town. in 1921 and had resided here
nearly All his life. He was valued en-
rlo%ee In tn" machine shop If 6. +. Al
len. for many Years. having left their
employ only a short time ago on account
of failing health. He was an honest, up
right man. an Industrious workman and
a thoroughly good citizen. A widow. four
sons. Albert Of Bangor. Charles Of Lew
iston. Harry Of Winthrop. and Willard Of
Boston, ana one daughter. Mrs. Fred
White % Lewiston. survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-18
NO NEWS At WASHINGTON.
Different Departments AnxiousIy Waiting but
Communication Shut on.

Washington. June 1.-THE third day
passed here without q single line Of news
from any official source respecting the
critical situation in China. All day, the
telegraph offices at the White House and
in the state. war and navy departments
We're manned, but no word came. In
quiritS OF the cable compan MES showed
that not only were the communications
by wire with Pekln. Taku. Then Tsin and
all northern China suspended, but the no
tees conveyed little encourd cement fo-
the hope that they would soon be re-
opened. The navy department has made
every effort to communicate with Rear
Admiral kempff NJ Taku in vain. AS a
last resort. il is likely that the nearest
Emitted States consul To Taku who Is still
within reach Of the cables Will be wired
instructions TO charter a speedy merchant
vessel at once to run To Taku with the
DEPARTMENTS message. Nagasaki. Japan,
is the nearest point. but becau.c the wires
from that point to the Cnlted States
cross Siberia and Europe overland per
hans the best route would be via Shang-
hal ana the system Of British cables VIA
India and the Red ana Mediterranean
seas.
Meanwhile, if the communications re-
main interrupted with Taku, il Is certain
that Il movement Will be ordered At once
TO Manila to dispatch more naval forces
or troops on transports, to reinforce Nd
miral ktmpff and extend aid to the IN
tprnational relief column, which. IL Is be
ginning to be feared. is itself in sore need
Of help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-18
RUMOR UNCOHFIRMeD.
CabIegram from French Consul Does Not Men
tion Destruction Of Legations.

Paris. June IA cablegram receiv-
ed, today. from the French consul at
Hong Kong does not mention the re-
ported murder of the German minister
at Pekin or the reported destruction of
the legation there. The French consul
at Tien Tsin telegraphs that the Euro
pean detachments sent to Pekin are
advancing very slowly.
In the recent rioting in Pekin. the
consul reports, the Boxers burned the
Protestant Episcopal establishments in
the Chinese town. All is quiet in the
French concession.
French troops with artillery are be
ing sent from Lon Qun to Tien Tsin
where they will arrive. June p. Other
dispatches from France will arrive,
July 3.
The minister of marine has ordered
a division of cruisers got ready for sea
To reinforce the French squadron in
Chinese waters. Transport is also be-
ing prepared 70 take military reinforce
mentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-18
CATHEDRAL DESTROYED.
While Mems Positisn in Petin Serious Ser
wants Of Foreigners Massacred.

London. June l1.--What with the reports
coming through Tien TSin that the Box
ers have ma SACRED "A number Of the ma
tive concerts and servants of foreigners
in the east city of Pekin. besides burning
the Catholic cathedral at Pekin the stu
alton in the Far East appears perceptibly
graVer.
To add To- the difficulties came the news.
Friday morning. that telrEra phiC com
municati"n between Shanghai ana Tien
Tsin is totally Interrupted. Consequently
the prevailing uncertainty as to the facts
and possibilities Of the position Will be
Iccentuated.
IF massacre is averted." says the
Spectator, and the palace reduced To
seeming obedience. the grand difficulty
will be to decide on the next step. The
powers can neither encamp permanently
in Pekin nor leave until it is esta blished
that the government is prepared to re
spect international obligations and able
to hold China together. If anarchy breaks
out in China the object of the powers is
defeated and the failure or success Of
the present effort may involve series Of
wars of which no man can see the end.
Continuing. the Spectator suggests that
an egreSS from the present impaSSe must
be found in the appointment by the rep
resentatives of the powers of competent
Vizier. as has so often been successfully
done in other Eastern crises. Otherwise,
the hideous calamity Of China falling to
pieces may in a few months be exciting
the cupidity and overtaXing the capacity
of all the ruling men.
Commenting upon the supposed hesta-
ton of the United States to participate
actively in the movement to suppress the
Boxers. as reported in cable dispat ches
from Washington, the Statist says:
mo European power will misunder-
stand the present hesitation of the t'nltcd
States. and jump at the conclusion that
| American feeling ana opinion may be dis
| regarded The United States will unde~-
| take military operations in China as 1t
| did against Spain, il the protection Of is
| citizens require them. or if the powers
threaten to exclude American merchants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-18
FAIRFIELD.
.'GERAL0S" WIN AGAIN.
vassaIboro Team Trimmed to the Tune Of rs
t02.

The Geralds expected that they would
have to play ball to beat the team from
VassalborO, Saturday afternoon. but IL
was a regular Sunday school picnic game.
Six innings We're all anyone wanted and
the score was then q to .. The Gcralds
have not lost a game. this season. and
are looking for blood among some Of the
local teams in this vicinity. The team
will go to Pttsfield Saturday, to play
the local team there. Half fare has been
secured on the Maine Central Tor all those
who wish to go from here. Great interest
is being manifested in the work of the
team as ii is the first one the town has
had since the days of the famous old
Fairfield Stars. There was n large at
tendance at the game, Saturday. and ii is
expected that many of the supporters Of
the team viii go to Pittsfield to cheer
their faVoriteS on to victory. The follow
ing is the summary Of Saturdays game:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Zinc Lead Company Of America
an English American syndicate, has
closed 4 contract for properties in the
Missouri-kansas zinc and lead mining
district valued at $5.0u0,0oD. The t,roper-
ties contracted for consist Of lands leases
ana mines. W. Morgan Robbins. the con-
sulting engineer gives the present REIN
ing capacity Of these properties at s.. 0OO,-
Vu year.
Gottlleb Timer. 16 years old. a son Of
Jacob Timer. was killed at HickSville, L.
t.. Friday evening by being impaled on
the shaft of a dog cart. The accident oc-
CURED at the corner of broadway and
Manetto avenue, shortly after s O'Clock
lit was on a wheel with a crowd Of 9TH
ers. ana it was said they We're going
along at a lively gait. when a dog cart
suddenly turned the corner at Manetto
avenue. Unable to relax his speed. Timer
collded with the vehicle ana one Of the
shafts plunged entirely through the right
side of his body. lie was dragged off the
shaft and carried to the office Of Dr. Ed
ward g. Rave. where he died in a few
minutes. In the meantime the driver of
the dog cart drove away, but il Is said
he will be forthcoming At the inquest.
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Born.
AEDROSCOGCIN


| Auburr-June s. To the wife of Mr.
Charles Mason. a daughter.
Greene-June ., to the wife OF Zina
chadbDurnc. a daughter.
Mechanic FallS-June 4, to the wife of
Mr.. George A. Cotton. daughter.
CUMBERLAND.
Bridgton-June .. 20 the wife Of Fred
Thorpe nee Kate CannelD, Of Attention,
X. l.. q son.
Napes-June Z, to the wife OF Frank
Manchester, daughter.
FRANKLIN.
Farmington-June II, to the wife of Mr.
\. l.. Henderson, son; June 8, to the
wife of Mr.. Frank Garrett a daughter
Wilton-June 6, to the wife Of DR.. w.
j. Trefethen. a daughter. tDorothyD
Strong-May =. to The wife Of Mr. Lin
coin 5. Smith, son. Kay Merton)
HANCOCK.
East Orland-June 4. to the wife OF Mr..
Everett r. Dorr. son.
ELS worth-Jtine IL, to the wife of Mr..
Martin JelliSOn, q son.
Seal CoVe-June !, to the wife of Mr..
Vernon Latty, son; June q, TO the wife
Of Mir. James Walls, Il son.
oksville-June s, 10 the wife of Mr.
Joseph Ladd, q son.
Trent0n--.june q. 10 the wife of Mr. Fred
l.. Murch. son.
Stoningtnn-June s. to the wife OF Mr..
David T. Thurlow, a son.
KNOX
Rockland-June g. To the wife of Mr..
A. f.. Skinner. daughter.
RpckDOrt-June !. 10 the wife or Mr.
Edward +. Carey, daughter.
OXFORD.
Ruckfield-June II. 10 Ihe wife Of John
Grrrish, q son.
South Rumtord-June 9, to the wife of
Fremont Abbott, daughter.
Norway-June 10, to the wife of Fred q.
Proctor. a daughter.
North Waterford-June s. to the wife OF
NJ. +. Knight, a son.
PISCATAQUTS.
East Sangeryille-June Z to the wife of
Sanger \. knowlton, a son.
SOMERSET
Palmyra-June s, To the wife Of Hiram
Cowan, Il son.
WALDO.
Belfast-June II, to the wife OF Mr. r.
L. Bramhall, a son; June .. TO the wife
Of Rev. G. +. Edgctt son.
WASHINGTON
Scott, son.
Sanford-May 9, to the wife Of Alphonso
h. Bryant. daughter: June ., L. the
wife OF John Il. Bourque IL son; June A.
10 the Wife Of Moyse Houlc. daughter.
SpringEale-June 2, To the wife Of j. r.
BodWell, Il son; June !. to the wife of
Edward Nutter, daughter.
MISCELLANEOUS
Pawtucket, r. 1.-June s. to the wife Of
Mr.. Herbert G. Beede, lnec Agnes New
mani. son.
Franklin Park. Mass-June :. ID the
wife of Dr. Waiter \. Harding, a son.
Ueander Samuel