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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
MANSLAUGHTER
Is the jury's Verdict Against
Elmer Maxwell.
But Che Ballot Taken-- Maxwell Un-
moved at the Announcement.
Counsel Tor the Defence viii File i Motion
for New Trial.

Portland. Ne. May I'm the Max
Won case, Friday morning, Judge Put
nam charged the jury At consider able
length
He first outlined the general princi-
pics Of the law ami the rules Of evil
donce governing the case. He said
hat The court approves the course Of
lie district attorney in asking nothing
more than n verdict of manslaughter.
ii is enough for the government to
show that captain Baisley died from
being stabbed and cast into the sea
ana drowned. notwithstanding the
acts of Maxwell. if the captain died
from any careleSsness Of his own, or
from natural causes, then Maxwell is
not guilty. Although the wounds We're
dangerous ana might have resulted in
he death of the captain. if the latter.
through his own rccllleSsness. jumped
into tho sea ana died from the action
IF tn" water upon him, then he was
nut Killed. If tho wounds We're If Il
dangerous character and they caused
the death Of the captain. then the allie
cations If the Indictment are true. If
TIE captain was unnerVed or weaken
"a BY wounds or was struck or kicked
ana FOR this reason fell or jumped into
the sea, from terror. or to escape dan
ser, the killing is true. If in consc-
uueEcc of being pursued the captain
took refuge in the rigging ana being
weakened by the wounds. fell into the
GEO, then the killing is Il fact.
Or. Christie has told You that the
wounds We're very dangerous He has
testified that he Ghe captaim died
from hemorrhage caused by the water
agGravating the wounds. You are II
decide if there was a mutual combat
It l. fpr the United States 10 satisfy
YOU that there was 4 mutual combat
II there was not. then the killing may
not be manslaughter, but something
Use. If Maxwell did not begin the
fight. but acted in sclf-defence. then
tho case will take on another phase.
There are kinds Of killing which are
justified. When a man kills another
i'm Difference If life or limb. then the
killing is justifiable. If on the deck
had Maxwell was attacked by Baisley
ana Maxwell believed that the means
h. used We're the only ones ut his
command. then the prisoner is not
guilty III manslaUghter. You will con
slider all the the facts in the testimony
ana atisfv yourselves beyond a rea-
sOaahle doubt. But if MlXWpll IN thu
z cI.load acted in salf-tlefance, but still
followed up the captain. he cannot
take refuge in the plea of self-defence.
II Maxwell had succeeded In releasing
himself ana had gone away th"n self
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05

London. May Lord Roberts re-
der date of Frankfort. Nay ,:
We occupied Frankfort, today
without much opposition ana without
/ hope. many casualties. The first bri-
sade Of mounted infantry covered the
left flank of the 18th Brigade of the
It'll Division. ard the right flank was
supported by the 18th Brigade. Pole
CarcW's division advanced directly on
Blandfort. The Boer army which was
under command Of Delarcy, retired in
4 n0rtheIst"riy direction"
News Of the occupation Of Brand
fort was issued by the war office. at 10
o'clock this morning, confirming dis
patch previously received by The Asso-
ciated Press. 1t is generally consider
"a the most important communication
received from the front since the cap
ture Of Gen. Cronje and the relief
Of Ladysmith. The fact that the
position gives the key to one of the
main roads leading to the DTakensberg
passes, which possibly may be the
means of cooperation with Gen. Bui-
Ter. later on, provides an advance base
Of supplies. etc, and at the same time
menaces the Beers now southeast Of
Bloemfontein, is obviously the reason
for the importance attached by all
hands to the int lligence.
The Boer army which was at Brand
fort was comm lndcd by Gen. Delarey.
Ii is presumably retiring on Winburg.
which. possibly. will be the next i'm
mediate objective Of the British
Brandfort. 50 miles nearer the Trans
vaal capital, is now Lord Roberts
headquarters.
What particularly gratilies the Brit
ish public is the evidence that the
army Of Lord Roberts in the Orange
Free State has recovered it's mobility
and is again capable Of undertaking
the general advance. so long retarded.
1t is hardly expected the Beers will
make much of a stand south Of kroon-
stadt, and possibly not there if Lord
Roberts succeeds in capturing Win
burg, thus interposing between the
main federal army and the Boer forces
in the ncighborhOod Of Thaba N'Chu
and Houtnrk. in which case the latter
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
MURDERER SILL AT LARGE.
Absolutely No Developments in the Sprague
Murder at South Berwick.

South Berwick. Me. May 1.-THE
coroner's inquest into the circum-
stances of the death of Mrs. Fannie
sprague. having adjourned from yester-
day until tomorrow morning. nothing
Of interest has transrired in the case.
today. Thus far there has not been
sufficient evident t. fasten guilt upon
any one and the perpetrator Of the
crime seems to be as far from capture
as on the day the murder was discov-
cred. There have been absolutely no
developments, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
Weather Conditions and General ToI cast

Washington. May i.-DurinG Friday.
showers occurred along the north Allan
tic coast ana parts Of the Lake regions.
The temperature in the Atlantic coast
degrees below the normal. No wtll-de-
fined storm appears within the region 81
observation. During saturday. lar
weather with rising temperature VIII pre-
vail throughout the Central valleys ANA
thence to the Atlantic coast SUNDAY
promises to hc fair ana warmer over re
eastern part Of the country. Along the
middle and north Atlantic coast fresh
westerly winds will prevail. Saturday. On
tn. south Atlantic coast the winds VIII
be light 10 fresh from the south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05

London. May 5.-4G5 A. M.-Thc
mounted infantry with Lord Roberts.
among whom are the Canadians, have
ricketcd their horses on the south bank
Of the Vet river. IL miles north Of
FRANKFORT The head of Lord Roberts
columns has thus advanced - miles
from K1ree Siding in two days. or 50
miles north of Bloemfontcin.
Little powder was spent Tho Brit
ish work was hard marching. the Beers
retiring out Of reach Of the British
shells Tho correspondents supplement
Lord Il pbcrts' plain statements with q
few details. As Cen. Hutton with the
lst Mounted Infantry Brigade drew
near frankfort he saw a khaki-clad
body n troops ahead If him. HI was
surprised. but thought they must be
the British. Soon. however. they open
ed fire upon the British. who heavily
repli,d d. They We're the Irish-American
Brigade from Lourenzo Marques and
| il is reported that the Irish severely
lost.
The Beer flag was flying over Brand
| fort as the British entered the town.
Several British wounded We're found in
| the hospital. The Bp~r postmaster
gave UP the keys Of the public build
| ings to Capt. Ross. Lord Kitchener
arrived at Brandfort. a noon, and
| Lord Roberts at dusk.
Gen. French's cavalry are sweeping
| the country northward. The eXpecta-
ton is that the infantry advance will
| be Immediately continued toward
| kroonstad. Although no prisoners
We're taken ana although no hot pur-
! suit was attempted. the news greatly
| cheers London. Nevertheless it has
not been received with the fine rapture
that attended the first successes Of
| Lord Roberts.
| Gen. Hunters crossing the Naal at
| Winisorton brings the relief Of Mafe-
| king 1876 miles beyond. within a cal
| culable interval. 1t is now regarded as
| quite possible that Mafcking may be
| sucCored ere the Queens birthday.
The debate in Parliament on the
| Spion kop dispatches proved a disap-
| pontment to the supporters Of the gov
| eminent. The ministerialist papers
| confess to q certain amount Of incon-
sist,ncy ana weakness in the state
| mcnt Of the spokesman Of the govern
| ment. on the other hand. as the
| Standard points out. the opposition
| profess to he wrl satisfied with the
debate. as they believe il has injured
| the government ana has rendered Lord
Lansdowne's continuance at the war
office difficult
Wepener is to be garrisoned with 4
strong force from Gen. Chermside's d.
| vision, commanded by Lord castle
| town.
Henry W. Lucy. writing in the Daily
| News. says h has ascertained that Sir
Alfred Miners letter against ladies'
visiting nth Africa vas written as
| the result OF intimation from Queen
| Victoria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
FIRE At LEWISTON.
Three Buildings Damaged -Loss. 5000
Several Persons Narrowly Escape.

Lewiston. Me, May 5.-Threc build
ings owned by I. r. Herbert and on
by i. ". Sturgis on lower Lisbon and
Canal streets, with their contents.
were damaged $4,000 by fire, carly this
morning Several persons in enc build
ing barely escaped. The cause Of the
nrn is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
FAIR. TO-DAY AND SUNDAY.

Boston. May !.-Local forecast for Sat
urday: Fair weather; west TO southwest
winds: fair ana warmer. Sunday; light
winds. mostly southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
CONGRESSIONAL TOPICS.
Sanford B. Dole Given the Governorship OF
Hawaii by Pres. Mckinley.

Washington. May 4.-The President
today. sent the following nominations
to the Senate: Sanford Il. Dole Of
Hawaii. to be governor of Hawaii:
Henry T.. Cooper Of Hawaii to be sec
rotary Of Hawaii; +. G. Bellows of
Washington, to be consul general at
Yokohama. Japan; Lieut.. Commander
Samuel {. Lcmley, L. 5. n. Of North
Carolina. to be judge advocate general
of the navy, with rank of captain for
the terms of four years from June 4,
1900
Lewiston. Me-. May 4.-Thc Journal.
today, prints special from Washing
ton containing a statement from Con-
gresham Littlefield explaining his po-
siiiun on the canal bill. He contends
that he voted against the measure be-
cause he believed the action hasty ana
improvident. He made no speech
against it, although urged to do 50.
Washington, May 4.-Capt. H. c.
Lyon Of the army. testified before the
Couer d'Alene investigation. today, rel
ative to the protection given by the
troops to the mining property in the
disturbed district. The taking of tes-
timony closed. tonight, after having
continued since Feb. 10. Capt Lyons
closed the testimony for the defence
and after hearing some rcbuttal evil
dence, both sides rested. On Monday,
the arguments of counsel will begin.
Washington. May 4.-Secretary Root
has sufficiently recovered from his re-
cent indisposition to enable him to re-
sumo his official duties. He spent a
short time at the war department., this
forenoon. prior to the cabinet meet
ing at the White House.
Washington. May 4.-The House ju-
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
T. D. tGHlYLEa, 73 Stale ST., Aibal7, H. y, writes.

The chief portion Of the mining town
Of SIndon, East Eootenai. Il. c.. was
destroyed by fire. Friday. The railway
station ana telegraph office We're burn
ID. 10 particulars nave been received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
Washington Forecast.

Washington. May 4.-Forecast for sat
urIlv ana Sunday in New England: Fair,
Saturday ana sunday; warmer, Sunday;
fresh westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05

The city National Bank. on, IA The
Oldest and hcst-known financial in5tilu-
tons II II I'd pPPihdiiadplphia Ntiona
National Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
AUGUSTA SAYINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED 1913.
Banking Rooms 23C whte'
GTyEEf

,TRuSTEES-J. II. Manlcy, I. G. Cor
Trebv Johnson
Deposits are placed on interest the first
Of February, May, August ana Novem-
Interest paid or credited on account on
iIrst Wednesday Of February and All
Deposits are exempt by Law from all
taxes. and accounts are strictly contiden-
Especial i.Hvncges afforded to Execu-
Tors, Administered tors Guardians, Trus-
ices, married women ana minors.
EDWIN c. DUDLEY. Treas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
A SURPRISE PARTY.
British Upset the Boer Lager
at WarrentoWn.
lO0-Pound Shells Thrown in from q
Distance of 7 ~ Miles.
Capture OF Brandiort Most Important Move
Since Ladysmiih's Relief.

Warienton, Cape Colony, May "A
British G-inch wire gun uneZpectc dly
opened on the Eocr laagsr. yesterday
at distance of ~ miles, throwing
1901 pound shells with wonderful &C
curacy and causing a hasty retreat OF
the burghers. The bCmbardmcnt con-
tinucd, today. al all points by hoWit-
Zcrs and field guns, supported BY two
companies Of the Munster r agiment,
the Beers being driven from Shelter
and their guns being put out Of action
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05

Queen Victoria has contributed 500
c-liineas ana the Prince of Wales $50
guinpas t. the Mansion House. Ottawa.
fire relief fund Another Ottawa fire
relief FUND was opened at Glasgow
Friday, and about COCO Was subscribe
ed in q flW hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05
ARNHEIM
King Of TaiIors.

eral other well known New York CITY
tailors, which enables us to furnish Il
good made-to-order suit at almost any
price YOU want. Our %tf. $40 ~ SIS suit /
are uncqualed. On the better grades you
can save from Sc to SIS. by ordering your
suit of
The Huntington Clothing Co,
Makers, Jobbers ana Retailers Of
Clothing specialtics.
a21 Water St, Augusta, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-05

Washington. May 4.-The House ju-
Continued on page %
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-21
ADAIR NOTES.

Crops were never better; corn is tas-
selling.
Health is better than usual In this
vicinity.
Miss Beulah Taylor is visiting rela-
tives In Seneca.
The contract is let and work has
begun on the new NJ. e. church.
Threshing is now In order, then
comes haylng; and the grass is good.
]. +. Warren shipped a car OF hogs
this week, going with same to Kansas
City.
Lafayette Langley and wife left for
their home at Coy, Mo, yesterday af-
ter visiting relatives.
Yes, Pap Simpson has gone squirrel
hunting. lie wants six squirrels and
will be back In three hours.
JIM. Rix and wife drove to Vlnlta
Sunday. Mrs. Rix and sister, Mrs.
Workman, are now visiting at Alton.
Adair Lodge, No. 50. 1, o. o. f.
has elected officers as followsl N. g.,
l.. Il. Davis; v. G., ]. NJ. Rix; secre-
tary, S. p. Ferguson.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-21
NO CENSUS NEWS.
All Guess Work Till July Says
Director Merriam.

People who are anxiously inquir-
ing what the census will show
Vinita's population to be must
wait while before they can know.
Director Merriam of the census
bureau Gays that the results Of the
work OF the enumerators could not
be known for at least two weeks
and it might be a month before
the first bulletin is issued. He
stated positively that the only
news in regard to the count would
be made public through bullitlns
issued at the census Office. The
enumerators are strictly forbidden
by law to give out any information
o. any kind in regard to their
work and ifthey violate this law
they will be heavily fined The
director said that in view Of this
condition any figures presented as
the work ofthe enumerators other
than those contained in the bulie-
tins Of the census Office would be
mere speculation and could be
made ofno value.
The count Of the population in
the large cities is practically CON-
plele, and about 1900 enumera-
tion districts have been reported
as finished. The number Of cards
received from enumeralors up to
date is about $1,000. II will re-
quire about five days to check Up
the work Of the enumerators in
order to ascertain the payments
due them This will be done in
the various cities. When this
is finished the cards will be for
wardee to Washington, where the
actual tabulalion Of returns will be
begun. tits probable that Wash
ington will be the first city whose
population will be announced, and
following this will probably come
Cincinnati.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-21
CARD THROWING CONTEST.
A New and Novel node Of Enter
tainment Is introduced

A New and Novel rIode Of Enter
tainment Is introduced
Miss Maud Miller entertained
number of friends Tuesday eve in
most pleasant and unique man
mer. The card throwing contes,
proved quite a new aud fascinating
mode Of entertaining and one in
which all entered with determin-
alton to win the prize. Mrs. J.H.
Butler succeeded in winning the
ladies' prize, silver paper knife,
and Wilton Ratoliff the gentlemans
prize, a silver stamp box. The
house was beautifully decorated
with iiowerss ferns and every
thing which goes to make rooms
beautiful. Refreshments were
served, consisting Of the many
cold delicacies which are so tempt
ing, to man. AT a late hour the
guests departed feeling that they
had been given a most delightful
evening. Those present werJl
Mrs. RObs A Farmer, Mrs. MI.
Rider. Mrs. Ewing Halsell, Mrs ]
H. Butler Mrs. J.sH. Paul. Mrs,
Lewyn Crockett, Misses Nellie
Moore, Grace Forlner Tot Fore
man. Fannie knight, Ray Miller,
Bessie Barrett, Nell Byrd Gerlie
Taylor Messrs J. H, Butler DR..
Louis Bagby DR.. Day, Charley
MoClellon, Edgar Mars Taylor
Crulch6eld, Marshall Stevens,
Vance Mospaden, Lewyn Crockett
John Byrd J.R. Sheehan Fred
Ratcliil. Wilton Ratcliif and Roy
Miller.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-21
A Needed Improxement.

W. b. RlInes has put In eighteen
Inch tiling at the rear OF his livery
barn, the entire width OF the lot. Now
that Mr.. Raines has taken tho llrst
step In this direction, we think Il
would be a capital idea for the prop
erty owners TO put In the same kind
OF tiling the entire length OF the
alley, which would afford a splendid
drainage system aud improve thesan-
itary condition in that portion .. the
town amazingly.
And, by the way, this stable feeds
its horses rolled oats, put up the same
as for family use in three pound paper
boses. A ear load was bought at the
factory which were Injured t1r food
hut which seem to answer perfectly
for horse feed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-21

der to be able to reach the seat Of
the disease it was necessary TO
remove a section OF one rib. pass
ing through the pleural cavity and
diaphragm, which was done, unit
ing the structures Of each BY salur-
ing. Reaching the liver through
this course, for surgical reasons,
the completion of the operation
was deferred 20 the third day. The
first operation, Saturday, so much
improved his condition that yes
terday the the work was completed
with the results in favor Of his re-
covery. as stated. = Muskogee
Times.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-21
PENSACOLA ITEMS.


Wheat harvest is about over 10 this
section. Corn prospects were never
better tLannow.
The Sunday school convention
passed OF satisfactorily. All seemed
TO have nice time.
Frank Mclaughlin and lady, OF vi.
nlta, visited Mr.. McLaughlln's
brother here Sunday.
Miss Nora Martin returned Sunday
from Pawhuska, /. T., where see has
been attending school.
Miss Victoria Cole closed very
successful term OF school at Big Cabin
Friday The closing exercises were
we'll attended.
Il. Lee Martin returned yesterday
from the Usage reservation. lie says
cattle are In fne condition aud ship
ping will begin about July 10.
Everybody is well pleased with
August MIchter and IL Is predicted
that he will give general satisfaction
as be is all all round gentleman.
ohas. Jeans and family, Misses An
na Fishback, Greet Langly, Norah
Simpson, and kaggie Cumming were
visitors from Adair. We hope they
returned home feeling well paid for
their trip.
The third quarterly meeting Of the
NJ. Il. Church south was held at
Utopia June l6 and IL. Rev. Hicks
preached some eloquent sermons
Ten people were received into the
church Sunday night. Bro. Hicks is
splendid preacher and we need
more like him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-21

others whom they meet in the
street in the esvly part Of the day
with, "Christ indeed is risen" II
has been the custom OF the
neighborhood go long that the
dear women deliver themselves OF
the beautiful sentiment Instinct
lively and the men accept il as part
Of the duty women owe them.
Early yesterday morning Capt.
John Seaton, patriarch Of the Kan
sas delegation, was strolling along
one Of the shaded avenues of this
neighborhood and was astonished
to be greeted in this strange man
me- hy . : cod, motherly sort Of a
woman. She said it simply and
passed on her way. The incident
had hardly passed from his mind
when another soft voice greeted
him, "Christ is risen" She, too,
went quietly on her way and the
Atchison ironmaster began TO
think he had wandered iEto a
neighberhood of cranks. Yet
these women were SO sweet and
well dressed that he was filed
with wonder.
A third woman met him, "Christ
indeed isrisen." she said.
eyes," responded the good Cap
tain, $50 the lady back there just
told me-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-21
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
Hon David A. Ball Speaks In
Vlpita Saturday.

Next Saturday is TO be a gala
day in vinila. Hon. David A.
Ball, distinguished orator from
Louisiana, Mo-, and deIegate-at-
large to the national democratic
convention will arrive on the
morning Katy flyer, and at 2 p. m.
will speak at the opera house. The
committee has arranged the fol-
lowing;
PROGRAM.
9:45-Asssmbly Of citizeGs at the
band stand.
10-Procession from band stand
TO depot.
Order Of procession-Recept
committee in carriage; flag carried
by j. +. Ledbetter on horseback;
band; members Of club; citizens.
Speaker escorted to Western
hotel.
11-Informal reception in par
Iors Of Western hotel; citizens and
visitors requested to call.
Q p. m.-Speaker escorted to the
place of speaking.
Meeting called TO order by P. 8.
Davis, president Of club; speaker
welcomed and introduced.
Citiz ms will see that visitors are
seated. Ladies' are especially in
vited.
Reception commitlee--Jas. r.
Sheehan, Edgar Smith and A. L.
Churchill.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-21
Scarcity Of Irvine.

Farmers coming 70 town Tuesday
morning were astounded on learning
that there was not a single ball OF
binder twine Ia the town. The de.
mand has faT exceeded the supply on
hand by the several dealers Ia town.
One firm has sold 100000 pounds al
ready. The shortage Ia acreage OF
wheat promises 10 be 10 a measure
compensated by the abundant Yield.
Oats harvest has Just begun and the
acFsago Is large.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-21
Bankruptou Notioa.

In the District Court OF the united States.
For the Northern District OF Indian Terri
tory. Wagner Division. No. 6Dt, In the
matter OF Robert A. uoscy In ban -ruptcy,
Notice ofheariug OF bankrupts petition for
discharge.
To the creditors OF the above named bans.
rupt:
Tage notice that n petition has been flied
IN said court by Robert A. Hosey, OF Wag-
oner, In said district, who has been duly ad-
Judged q bankrupt undeF the act OF congress
OF July ist. 1898, for discharge from all his
act. aud that the 10Th day 0f June. 1900, at I
o'clock Ia the aftornoons Is assigned for the
bearing OF tho same before the Honorable
Joseph a. Gill Judge OF said court at the
United stat0s District Court OF said district,
At Muskogee when and whore you may at
tend aud show cause. N nny you have, why
granted. 1T WALuOND,
Referee In Bankruptcy,
noRoos Railey, ESQ.,, Atty for Bankrupt