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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

The change in the temperature from
Sunday afternoon 10 Tuesday morning
is variously stated from 30 to 20 de
grecs. 1t was enough for all practical
purposes. at any rate, and if the city
escapes serious run of sickness every
one will be satisfied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

one Of Augustus churches has
adopted the plan Of each members
taking a card and raising $l.00 from
among his friends for a carpet. \ pin
hole is punched in the card for every
penny contributed This Is along the
lire of the Portland church that did the
same thing with 81 good success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

Yes. this draws upon the coal bin"
admitted the coal dealer, Tuesday.
rather joyfully it seemed, But no
worse than some Of the windy days
when the ccal is fairly sucked up the
chimney"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
GRANITE CUTTERS
Continued from page -

We appreciate the spirit which
prompted your communication, but are
sorry it did not go far enough. and
trust you viii accept our general prop
osition, which being done will permit
of committees meeting to arrange de-
tails TO the end that business may
not suffer or labor be unemployed A."
OF course The manufacturers who are
not members Of the New England Man
ufacturers Association, are at liberty
70 continue operations. by accedng
the new rate, and while a few are eX-
pected to do 50. the majority will wait
for general settlement. George Lord
of this city, does not now contemplate
continuing, ana will close up shop with
very little work unfinished
Much has been said pro and con re-
garding the S-hour dly. Prominent
stone cutters DO not believe there is.
today. an employer who works his en-
ployes eight hours a day who would
be willing 70 go back to the old condi-
ticns which prevailed previous to the
Inauguration Of the S-hour day. But
it," says one. through obstinacy or
shortsightodness a struggle should
take place, there is no one who would
suffer as much as those conducting a
small monumental business. and that.
for several reasons. Perhaps the most
prominent ones are afraid that it would
cause many who are now members Of
the Union. to go into business, which
would mean cut in the manufacture
crs' prices, as men. to find employment
and establish Z business. would have
to do, TO get Introduction t. the public.
And to those agents whose stock iii
trade is an over stock Of gall and a
hand satchel. containing a book Of de
signs and 4 few samples Of granite, it
would also cause the Introduction of
granite into the market, from quarries
little known. today. There is such Il
quarry in New Jersey, lrss than 80
miles from New York. containing a
granite closely resembling some Of The
stone quarried in Quincy. The pro-
prietors Of this stone have shrewdly
named it New Quincy granite. and it
has already got a foothold in the yards
located rear the many cemeteries in
and around New York. Brooklyn and
Jersey City. The proprietors Of these
quarries are longing to see trouble in
the Eastern states. more especially in
Quincy. as they are confident that they
could then secure a fouthold on the
market that they could retain it per
mancntly; but we trust wiser counsel
Will prevail ana that the new order cf
things will be ushercd into existence
without the least friction. While not
believing in trusts or monopOliaS, we do
not believe we would benefit hy in
creasing the number of employers. 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

Miss Katherine Kicker Of Lewiston,
will sing in this city. March S, under
the auspices of musical club. She
will be assisted by Mr.. Daniel Coots of
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

wages TO, continue to March /, 1901.
Should either party desire any change al
the expiration of said period. three
months notice shall be given previous to
March |, 1901.
Art. 14-This bill of prices not to apply
to the Chicago post Office
Art. l5-All machine workers to work by
the day. and shall not receive less than
the minimum rate Of wages. and Shall be
members Of the Union
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

The social event at the People :
church. Friday evening, will be an
oyster supper and entertainment by the
Y. L. :. {. T..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

In spite Of the cold and the bad trav
Cling there was a good amount Of hay
ana wood for sale on the square, Tues
Ga<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

Twas done at last-a tedious task,
10 clear away the waste.
What wrote She? What need to ask?
igure yourself SO placed.
THUS finished she: n. S.-Pardon me
For writing in such haste
WASHINGTON Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

Accidents come with distressing fire.
onency Oh the farm. Cuts. bruises, stings,
sS,rairs Or. Thomas Eclectric OH re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without it.
mon wed. fri2wky.n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

The remains of Erastus Cunning, an
inmate Of the Insane hospital, We're
taken to Brunswick On the morning
train, Tuesday, for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

Those who drew prizes at the s. OF
V. fair and have not received them,
can get an order at the store of NJ.
Merrill, over Coughlin's urug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
Railroads and STEAMBOATS,.
.Zt!XRM1$4

THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-640 A. NJ for Lewiston.
bennington, Phillips. Rockland, Port
and, Boston. Bridgton, Montreal and
quebec; 1000 A. NJ. for Brunswick, Lew
iston, Harrington, Phillips, Carrabasset,
ham, n. H., Berlin Fails. Groveton.
No Stafford Island Pond Colebrook
and and, Bee . r Falls; go p NJ. local to
wick, Bath, Rockland, Lewiston, Port
land and Boston, Cornish, Bridgton, No
Conway and Bartlett; 1855 p. NJ might
PULLMAN every night for Lewiston, Bath,
land and Boston.
GOING EAST-1.35 A NJ might ex-
press) for Skowhegan, Bangor, Bar Har-
Dor, st. Stephen. Calais. St John, Hall
ington Co. r. r.: $40 A. NJ. for Water
vile, Belfast, Skowhegan. Bangor and
Bucksport, Vanceboro, ST. Stephen. Houl-
ton. Woodstock, St. John and Halifax:
gor and Lewiston, via Oakland and Win
throp; go P. NJ. express for Waterville.
Bangor, Bar Harbor, Wash. Co. K. r.,
Old Town, Patten and Houlton. via B. C
land, North Arson, Bingham, Skowhegan.
Belfast, Foxcroft. Greenvile. Bangor,
Old Town and Mattawamkeag; rs z. M.
for Waterville.
Portland Boston; io.25 4. NJ. 1655 r. NJ.
for Brunswick Bath, Portland and Bos-
ton. Going East. 35 A. NJ. Bangor. Els
worth and Wash. %. r. Fl; 9.15 A. M.
The N.oht Pullman Train leaving at
lbs A. NJ Monday morning, going east
does not connect for Skowhegan nor on
Sunday morning for Belfast. Foxcroft or
beyond Bangor, except to Ellsworth and
points on the Washington County Rail-
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

Tho iccmon are making a fine race
N the home stretch and it is safe t.
gamble that they will win by good
lead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
Daily Kennebec Journal.
AUGUSTA LOCALS,
Woman's Way.

1t was her very first love letter
with an exception or two).
She wrote half day or better
GeioTc she said 'tWould do
Note after note-she wrote, rewrote,
And finally wrote anew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
AllCCCk$
POROUS -RLASTERS <
Have No Equal.

They have stood the test of over
forty years use by the public; their
virtues have never been equalled by
the INSCRIPTIONS imitators who have
sought to trade upon their reputation
by making plasters with holes in them.
Allcock's stand to-day endorsed by not
only the highest medical authorities, but
by millions Of grateful patients who
have proved their worth
Make sure you get Allcock's Never
accept substitute Allcocl's are
aseptic.
POROUS PLASTER co., SUCCESSORS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

Rev. +. S. Crosby will give his fifth
lecture, next Sunday evening. Subject,
Amusement for Old and Young"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
GRAIN-O! GRAND,

Remember that name when you want a
delicious. appetiZins. nourishing food
drink to take the pace of coffee. Sold
by all grncers and liked by all who have
used it. Grain o Is made OF pure grain,
it aids digestion ana strengthens the
nerves. II is not Il stimulant but a
health builder and the children as well 1
She adults can drink /, with great bene-
1t. Costs about A as much as coffee.
Use. and DC. per package. ASK your gro
,nr fnr Grair. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had OF E.
II. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office II Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free Of ex-
pense.
GEO. F. EVANS, V. P. 8. Gen. Man.
F. z. BOOTHBY, C. P. & T. A.
Portland. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the nonirrita.ng and
onlY cathartio to take with Hoods ssrsapsriiIa
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30

Ardinorc, l. t., Muy si.--Jamos Lev
ering was shot aud Instantly killed near
Lone Grove by m officer who was watch
ing for prisoner vino had been ar
rested, but who hal been released. it is
said, by parties overpowing the officer
on the previous night. lowering emerged
from house and was called upon to
halt. I5 is claimed that he made e
demonstration and was shot, the offer
installing him Tor the party wanted.
Decensed WAS wcll-to-do farmer and
leaves family. Deputy Marshal Rob
ert Cummings surrendered TO Marshal
Hammer.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
= :! !! : ! !!
lives lost. -,NW

AAf 70 AOSb' ~
Nathaniel P. Hill, fotll Ter United
States senator from Denver, &olo., aged
CO years died there.
Several cases of bubofAic pI. que have
appeared at Rio de Jan Giro, BLzil
Charles Devers was Shot anCiinstantly
killed at Eureka Springs, Ark. by ] E.
Mitchell,
Two tobacco waret houses Mere de-
btroyed at Danville. va.( causing loss
uf 100000
Rev s. ]. Anderson HAS ACCEPTED the
call from the Baptist chuA rch atGarland,
Tex He has been at GTeenN llc for
some time.
yelled ut Norfolk, Va.
Ex-Governor Murphy j. Foster and
Senator S. d. McElery werel elected
United States senator's by the lLnisiana
legislature. Foster Succeeded Cutfery
and McEnery himself.
John @. Freeman of Wisconsin,, is the
new United States consul toI Copen.
hagen, Denmark.
The Travellers Protective asdociation
began its national session at Ntw Or
leans La, Tuesday.
II Cowper Patton, brillianl yonng
lawyer, died at Columbia, $. H., from
an operation.
John Stockhouse was found Murdered
near Maynard, Ark. He was hhot, his
eyes goughed out, nose and eaE cut of
and his mutilatcd.
Mae Butler was stabbed toll death at
the home of Mira. A. L, Wright at Bos-
ton, Mass, Edwin T Wright was ar
rested for the crime
The first rain of the year Nil at Fl
Paso, Tex, on Sunday. 1t Was almost
a cloudburst.
A terrific wind, rain and Iail storm
swept over d portion Of Nfjarro aud
Hill counties, Tex, Saturdayltight.
A. B. Moore, prominently urpcntine
distiller, was asSassinated Mar Pensa-
cola, Fla, by negroes.
The king Of the Belgians on a visit
to England. B
Alittlc animal, said to be- 4 genuine
armadillo. WAS killed near Velxahnchie,
Tex.
. The next grand council ofkne United
Commercial Travellers viii y held at
Paris, Tex.
The oilmills Mt MidlothiatA Tex. will
DO Increased to capacity o4l5 tons.
The postoffice at Cryers fleek, Tox.
was robbed of sl7 aud 81 STORE in
which IL was located lost ~
I a monument 70 Bailey Igliah, the
first sottler OF bonhnm, H., will be
erected there In the inaliah ometory.
Work or the rico min at Beaumont.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
BECEHAN WINS OUT.
Supreme Court Decides it Has No
Jurisdiction in the Case.
STATE COURTS RULE.
AS the Circult and the Court of Appeals
of kentucky Have Decided in
-. Favor Of Bcckham, lie VIII
-. BE the Governor.

Washington, May 22.-The Kentucky
Eovernnrship case has been decided by
the United States supreme court i'll
the interest of Bcckham, affirming the
decision of the kentucky court of
appeals.
The opinion was handed down by
Chief Justice Fuller and the case dis
missed for want of jurisdiction. He
said his court should be the last to over
step its bounds limiting its own juris-
'diction and that the determination Of
ceases of this character of contests for
state Offices must necessarily be settled
by the political branch Of government.
That branch has acted in the Kentucky
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
OLD WAR CLAIMS.


The Senate Allows Various Sums for
Losses In the Civil War.
Washington, May 2l.--For the first
time since the rebellion, the house Fri
day passed measure to pay Oonfed-
crate soldiers for losses growing out of
the civil war. 1t was bill introduced
by Mr.. Cox of Tennessee to pay the Con-
federate soldiers who surrendered at APP.
pomattox for loss of horses and other
personal effects taken from them in Lees
capitulation to Grant by which officers
and men of Lees army We're allowed to
retain their baggage, side arms aud
horses. The bill originally carried 5000.
600, but the Specific sum vas Stricken
snt anfWshv ~ nstBriafion ssas Made in.
definite.
The bill was passed out of its order as
a special compliment to Mr.. Cox, who
after 10 years service in the house is to
retire at the end of his present term.
Under the rules the day was devoted to
the consideration of bills reported by the
committee Oh war Claims. Among the
bills passed were:
To pay Row w. 4. McElroy s32O5 for
rent of building at Louisville, Ky.
To pny the trustees of Carson Newman
college at Mosey Creek, Tenn, $4,000 for
the use Of its buildings during the war.
To pay the heirs OF r. W. Wilson of
Corinth, Miss, $i4l9 for property taken
during the civil war.
To pay A. L. Hensly of Lavaca. Tex,
$3.50 for services to the United States.
TO pay the trustees Of Holston seiui-
nary, Newmarket. Tenn, $1,000.
To pay Robert Small. formerly repre-
sentative from South Carolinn, $4,000 for
services in taking the steamer Planter
safely ont of Charleston harbor Dec.
| /, 1863
To refer the clnims of Chalkley Good,
OF Statewide. N. O.. amounting to $780,
900; of Mary O. Gray of Madison county
Mississippi $4,000; of w. w. Dunton OF
Hines county Mississippi $4,000 and OF
r. A. Shellhouse Of Iowa, $500 to tn,
court of claims.
Nearly the entire day in the senate
was devoted to the Pneumatic tube sys
/ TEN service in the postofiice appropria
ton bill
Senator Morgan introduced a rcsolu
ton to investigate the Panama Cam
company, and in speech severely criti
cised TINT company
! Senator McCumbef made speech il
favor Of the retention Of the Philippines
during which Senator Tillman took is
sue with him over All assertion that tn,
people of the south were glad the Con
fe,leracy was unsuccessful.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
Convention of Texas MAYORS.

Waco, Tex. Nay 23.--Hon. J. w. Rig
gins mayor Of Waco, thirty other may
ors of Texas acquiescinr, has issued II
call for n convention of mayors TO take
place in this city on June 10. The sub
jects to bc discussed are sanitation, issu-
ance and retirement of municipal bonds,
improving streets, alleys aud sidewalks,
parks, municipal ownership OF public
u'A ties and other important matters eff
feeding urban administration. The con-
vcntion will bo hold i'll the big audito-
rum.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
CONDITIONS OF CROPS.


Winter Wheat Satisfactory, Cotton Do-
hind md Tobacco Progressing.
Washington. May 23.-The weather
bureaus weekly summary of the crop
situation is rs follows;
Winter wheat has made satisfactory
advancement though too rank growth is
reported from portions Of Nebraska and
Texas.
Cotton has made slow growth, espo-
cially over the central and western por-
lions of the cotton belt, the nights being
too cool. In Oklahoma and Texas there
has been too much rain, while rain is
needed for later planted cotton in por-
lions of Alabama and Georgia. In Texas
the fields are grassy but elsewhere cul-
tivntion has made progress.
Transplanting of tobacco has begun in
Kentucky, Ohio and Missouri, condi-
lions being favorable for this work in
Virginia and North Carolina.
The fruit outlook continues encourag
ing.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
ExILEp FROM HOME.


Taylor Says He Cannot Return to Ken
lucky with Safety.
Indianapolis, May 23.-Charles Finley
and w. S. Taylor of Kentucky, spent
all yesterday at their new quarters in
the Denison hotel. Many local Eepub-
licans called and congratulated them.
Independent afternoon papers criticise
editorially Governor Mounts position
and charge that he has violated that
clause in the condition of the United
States which makes the delivery of q
person so charged mandatory. Senti-
ment here is divided.
Ex-Governor Taylor said:
at is an awful thing to be exiled from
the place of my birth, from the state
that honored me with its highest office
and from my wife and children. Yet /
know, as you know, that my return to
kentucky would mean that would be
incarcerated, with no chahce of bail, or
for that matter, exposed TO assassins who
have waited au opportunity to wreak
vengeance on Inc. l do not know what
of the future. l caunot say whether |
will be II candidate for governor of Ken
lucky this fall. The party has insisted
that be nominated, but fail to see
how could make II canvass, or, i'll the
event of election what good could come
of it,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
HOLDUP THWARTED.

The Engineer Opens the Throttle and
Escapes the Robbers.
Longyiew, Tex, May lS.-About 1890
yesterday morning while the through
eastbound passenger train on tho Texas
and Pacific railway was taking water at
Glade creek, near hero, two men made
an attempt to rob the train. Fireman
Dobbs wAs covered by pistol and Or
dered to get off the engine. Engineer
Jaquish, taking in the situation, opened
wide throttle and dropped to the floor.
The fireman succeeded in boarding tho
last car and all reached here safely.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
MILITIA evAcuATe.


Taylors soldiers Leave the Grounds of
the Capital of kentucky.
Frankfort, May 49, -Taylor's soldiers
who have been in charge of the capitol
building and grounds since Jan. 30, the
day Governor Goebel was assassinated,
evacuated late Monday afternoon and
turned the state grounds, the Calling
guns and military equipments over to
Assistant Adjutant General Murray.
A touching incident Of Monday oc-
CURED late in the afternoon when 1000
people marched to the cemetery, each
wearing flower, which was cast upon
the grave Of the late William Goebel,
making the little mound which marks
his resting place, vast bank of flowers.
There were no ceremonies at the grave
except prayer by Rev. TT Tailiaferro
of the Methodist church.
The demonstrations here on the part
OF the Democrats wore kept up until a
late hour. A public meeting At the
courthouse was addressed by Governor
Beokhnm, Adjutant General castlemAn
aud others.
Late ia tho afternoon the militia VA
Gated the capltol grounds upon order Vi
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
PLAGUE AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Board Of Health Declares Six Deaths
Have Occurred There.

San Francisco, May sl.-The board OF
health has adopted u resolution declar-
ing that the bubonic plague exists in
San Francisco. The health authorities
shy that while no living cases ara hore
theirs have been six doAths during tho
past three months, and they have de.
oided IA take precautions against deyel.
opment and sprsad Of the disease.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30

the delicate feminine organs II MAY be
debilitating drains or female weakness,
and perhaps an liberated and infianed
condition Of the parts. In any case the
diseased condition must be removed and
a healthy condition established before
the maternal function can be fulfilled.
Many mother acknowledges her debt
to DIR. Pierce's favorite Prescription. and
to its inventor DIR. nv. Pierce, Of Buffalo,
n. ". who invites the sick to write and
consult him without charge Favorite
Prescription promptly allays irritation,
heals liberation, checks the facilitating
drains, cures feihale weakness and the
accompanying bearing down pains 1t
gives vitality and elasticity to the organs
peculiarly feminine, and establishes the
natural conditions which make for the
easy birth of healthy children.
There is nothing Just as good for Jon
as Favorite Prescription. Don't be
put off with substitute.
~ have never writted yon how grateful / am
to you for your help in Securing good health ard
one OF the sweetest. dca iest thirteen pound girls
that ever came into home" writes Mrs. NJ
Vastinc of 6.7 South Liberty St. Gnleshurg. III.
"Whcn wrote you ab3ut my ailments was
living in Richlard. Iowd took six bottles OF
DR.. Pierces Favorite description four OF the
Golden Medical Discovtry and four walls OF
pr. pierces Pleasant pelllts. Before had taken
four bottles of the Favo1te Prescription | was
new woman. ] cannot lnake pen describe my
heartfelt gratitude"
DIR. Pierce's Please pellets regulate
fl,e stomach liVerf11|. .Hxy<lS
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
ANOTHER SENATOR.
Governor Smith Declares Clark's APP
pointueDt illegal.


Butte. Mont, May 81 = Governor
Smith Friday sent kilograms to Senator
w. A. Clark. Senator Chandler, chair
man OF the committee on privileges and
elections, and Senator Frye, president
of the senate, saying he had disregardel
and revoked the action of Lieutenant
Governor Spriggs in naming Mr.. Clark
to succeed to the vacancy CAUSED by his
own resignation and saying THAT he had
named Martin Maginnis Ia All the va.
cancy The governor gives as hls rea'
sous his opinion that the appointment "
Mr.. Clark by the lieutenant governor
was tainted by COLLISION and fraud.
Tho governor has also issued MA open
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30

Austin, May 23. The supreme court
has affirmed the case of ]. O. League VS..
the State of Texas, inwhich the Colquitt
delinquent tax act is upheld, which is a
victory for the state. The decision per-
fects the title Of tho state, which has
bought i'll the laud since 1884 for taxes.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30

South McAlester, /. r., May lS.-Robt.
L. Tate, the Kansas City, Pittsburg and
Gulf train robber, was convicted. The
other two mon, Burns and Peterson,
asked a severance and are now on trial
on the Same charge.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30

Frankfort, May 23.--Goycrnor Beck
ham has issued nm order Diminishing the
Democratic soldiers and they will leave
for home at once Former Adjutant
General Collier, Adjutant General Gas.
tlemun and Governor Beckham Iield n
conference relative to the formal transfer
of the state guard and equipments to
the Democratic administration.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-05-30
charged viii wiz, Murder.

Houston, Tex, My 23.-Jame+ Davis,
d young man residing at Fairbanks Sta
tion, l3 miles from Houston is pris-
oner i'll the county Jail charged with thu
murder of his wife by poisoning. Mrs.
Davis died i'll commissions and it ii
claimed she was poisoned. IL is asserted
some deadly drug WAS placed in the milk
she drank