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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01
A MATTER OF VALUATION.
Testimony Before County Commissions in
City VS.. Kennebec River Mills.

The county commissioners We're i'll
session at the City building. Wcdn"s-
day, to hear the pros and cons Of INV
matter involving the advisability of rc-
ducing the valuation Of the property
Of the Kennebec River Mills, which was
referred to them for settlement.
The commissioners. Messrs. ScWall
Pettingil, John y. Spear and K. &.
Burgess, were present when the time
appointed for the opening of the meet
ing arrived. The city of Halloween WAS
represented by City Solicitor Fred t..
Beanc. and the Kcnnebec River Mills
by Hon. A. NJ. Spear of Gardiner Thn
board Of assessors, &. G. Wall AMI
James Atkins ana Ben Tenncy. Were
also present.
For the mill, or plaintiff side. Mr.
Spear opened by calling Mr. T. Il.
Howe. Mr.. Howe had been the Halle
well agent for the mill property for Is
years. Factory was built i'll 1915. all
other story being added in the fellow
ing year. a new roof built in 1856.
Factory ceased running in April. 1890
Fires continued under the boilers and
engines and machinery kept in run
ming order up to the spring of lS@G.
when the machinery was sold and
shipped South. Witness had mad"
constant effort to sell property. At a
public auction. last May. two tenement 5
On the mill property were sold. one
sold since at private sale. Machinery
sold in 1896 for $4,000 Estimated
value Of the property by State asses
sors in 1898, $1,000
j. Il. Palfrey Of Boston, was called.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

property at 100000; stock, $4,000. In 81,
city assessors valuation was So ZOO;
same in 92; in 90 reduced $40, 600, to
$3l roo; in "a and '95, same; in 9G, ma
chncry was removed and valuation
was reduced to SIG, 200, which had been
the stated valuation to the present
time.
In 1885. the valuation of property
was $4,000. a public meeting was leid
in 1855 to secure expression of tax
payers regarding reduction of N1lah-
ton to SIS 600 Statement from direc-
tors ana Samuel Il. Payson, asking
reduction, to encourage factory start
ing, Oct. |. Valuation was placed ~
$4,000 for three ensuing years. y. y.
BOdWcll presenting resolution "hl'h
was unanimously adopted. me iaA
was 50 per spindle and there were
1854 in use.
Both sides rested here ara Mr.. spear
motioncd an adjournment TO the l"l-
lowing morning at the court nous
Augusta. He considered case too IN
portant to be settled without fc3oftlhH
To- legal literature which was not avail
able at the city hall. lie had thought
hearing was to be held al the court
house and therefore did not oi"Nii'
himself with books far reference.
Mr.. Hcanc was ready for the afEu-
m.nt. lie thought that "a" place was
as good M could ~ asked ipr thr
triaI III the question. Thought ihdt "p-
posing counsel could have awaited MN
sclf nf books IN season for the triaI
Tho chairman of the board thought
mar th.rc may have been Il miSuHdcr-
standing. and saw no rcas IN why an
cXtcnsiccl of time could not De granted,
ana 50 ruled. Adjourned to l>ehnrbec
county court house. at -" O'Clock
Thursday morning.
There were quite number 81 spec
tltors during the progress 81 th' near
ing ana good deal IF interest ia man
ii,st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01
Base Ball Notts.

Abel Lezotte, the Old Lewls ,.mbered
PLAYER. who viii hc wei rsL,'T uorking
III Augusta. ana Mo INF peg ,,r nj had
III i raiIro1d ylrd IL Wilkes ,1annInE
his foot badlt InJufcn III il for sev-
raiI wv III. Hc MYTH M III" N
cral weeks. IL Bing-
Louis Bacon Will liiai-"T nI. League.
hampton club Of the ne" Odd In, finely
next summer. Bacon su .ceci1Ily and
there. last summer, both tin r,I manager
otherwise. He was form former, New Eng.
land League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

of cours" a large majority of the
camp il Interested in the condition III
thr pets il the little ~ Al the lcer
park They are All winterins well. Tha
monkeys have well warmed quarters
and are As frisky as ever. The young
ring-tails that We're procured, last
June continue to grow finely. Matilda
and Breto have been mated ana their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Was one oC the executors Of the estate
Of the late Samuel 4; PaySon. f,rm"r
owner Of the ktnnebcc River Mil
property. SOLD mill IN 1884 fur $4,000,
purchasers giving Their bond of $1,000
guaranteeing to clest Sala ln ,l"
month. Ii Was formal contract uf
sale, but the purchasers Withdrew ana
forfeited their bond Suit f.r damages
was brought The machinery NaS rr-
moved from the min as the building
was then thought go Ice 100 l"nEtr
adapted To- tho cotton industry ana n
empty would he more available icy
other business. Had had no OFF, since
1894. buildings We're advertised /" h"
sold at public auction. May p l>'4
Auctionrcr was advis q 70 accept any
thing over $4,000. There We're p" tid-
dcrS far the min. but TIVE t"u"m.ats
were sold Bids received on tW" t.r'-
rnvuts ana NV other hulidiul.
MI Nj Stone III th. Edwards MAaI-
featuring Co.. Augusta. uas sur.rin-
trndcnt NJ thu HaloWru factory Ann
some years previous tH i>3h. SCALED
condition II buildings. Thought ~"
main factory building although az large
size for other business. a. Dee a."
small for cotton industry
MIR E.anc submitted tAat the cas-"
was a question of Waite. Tho Valu" "t
the property MS to b" considered as
compared with property iu tho sam"
vicinity. hut NOT separately. 'Nf't
value should ho usrrrttnrd. it should
hc shown whether Nh utt iho I--,.-."r-
nf the city hid placed \ comparative
,-.it,.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

1t tried to snow all day, Wednesday,
but was unable to accomplish much
In the morning, it came down Well. for
q while but soon cleared up AT times
during the day. it would snow a little
but not enough to accomplish much,
except to cover up the slippery places
and allow many to fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01
Relief Corps tnteItains Visitors.

y. !. Heath Post Relief Corps kept
opeh house, last evening. ANA enter
famed the members If Heath Post, M,
p keHef Corps Of Gardiner, in most
royal manner. The guests arrived Oil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

The members of the Foresters of this
city will entertain their friends and
ladies. this evening. a few weeks ago,
they had ladies' night and it was a
great success. This time it will be even
better than the former one. as the
committee has been to great pains to
secure some of the best talent in the
city. Card playing and dancing will
conclude the evenings entertainment.
All the members of the order in the
ely are asked to be present with ladies'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01
Freeman Williamson, residing

Freeman Williamson. residing IN
Gr""nviIle street Ioudon Hin -
with an accident. Wednesday muIuin:-.
Will" at work in the woods on what ie
known as tho Parks lot. of NJ irl.
street. In telling a tire" his leg wa
caught and both bones WrG" broken
After withdrawing his log from und"r
the tree he sat down for 4 rest ana
smoked his pipe. not realizing the rN-
tent of his injuries. ON attempting t.
rise he found that his leg was broken
and for some moments he was engaged
in an attempt to set and bind il. He
was half a mile from the. nearest hnCs"
but he start0 to creep on his hands
and knees over the snow, but h. found
that he could not without much pain,
SO sat down and calmly awaited ns-
sistance. The accident occurred ut II
o'clock. and at | o'clock a teamSt"r y hp
was hauling wood arrived at the Sc,n"
for another load, much to Mr.. william
son ) relief. He was removed To his
home and there was attended by d..
Milliken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

The members Of the Queen Of Clubs
Club will entertain their friends at
whist and dancing, this evening. at
the \. Q. Y. w. hall. The young lady
members have been making arrange
ments to have the evening one Of the
best in the history of the club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

If there is not too much snow. this
morning. a few of the ice houses will
begin harvesting operations. The re-
mainder will probably begin. the first
of next week. There are a large num-
Der of men waiting for work to begin.
and to this vicinity it will mean many
dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Grecnleaf Lawrence, who left. on
Wednesday, for the woods, reports an
abundance of snow at the present time
for logging operations, the late rain
storm here. being snow in northern
Maine. 1t is said that after it settles
there will be a foot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Edward Brown died at his home.
Spring street, Wednesday morning.
after a short illness If typhoid feycr
lIo was 3 years If AKA The funeral
viii D. held, at o'clock Friday after
noon, from his late home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01
The Women's Philanthropic Union.

The officers of the Philanthropic
Union beg to remind their friends ana
neighbors that the forthcoming rccep-
ton. to he held at Grand Army hall. cl
Friday next at ; o'clock. is 4 general
one. and that all members of ben"Vo-
lent and educational societies of Wo-
men are cordially invited to be present
without further invitation. The ladies
Cf Heath Relief Corps and of the
Clothing club of Randolph will serve
REFRESHMENTS The president, Mrs
Henry Richards, viii read some pas
sagcs from a work of general interest
and music will form part of the in
formal programme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

About 80 of the members of Heath
Relief Corps went to Wat"rviIle
Wednesday, where they Wer" the
guests Of the members of the Water
VILE Corps. They returned on the Pull
man and report a most enjoyable coca
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

\ larG" number attended the dance
at Grand Army hall, last evening.
given by the young ladies If the Cry5-
tai club. Dancing was continued un-
til a late hour and all who were pres
ent reported Il most enjoyable occ9-
sion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

While coming out of his yard. Mon
day evening. J. &. Woodcock fell on the
L." and diSlocatcd his shoulder. He is
resting very comfortably but it will be
several days before he is again at his
place of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Th" Randolph Clothing club will
attend the reception given by tn" rhil-
anthrupic Union at q. A. K. hall. Fri
day afternoon at , o'clock All mom-
hers are requested to meet at Mrs.
Daniel Tasker's. and attend in 4 body
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Deputy Supreme Warden 7. Il. Wee
Yer Of the New England OrGcr of POO
lection. who organized CnhhuStc'
Lodge. Tuesday cvrni9. viii main for
short time t. assist in organizing Il
degree team and selecting costumes
for tn" same. y charter list will re
main open while the deputy remains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

II. NJ. Frye. prominent in =. L. q.
7. circles. returned to Boston. Wednes-
day morning, after attending th" in
stitution Of Cobbossec Lodge, Tuesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

f. u. Bartlett. superintendent Of the
Berlin Falls plant at Farmingdalc. was
in the city a few minutes. Wednesday.
while in this vicinity on business from
Berlin Mills, where he passes his
winters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

The annual meeting of the old South
church. will be held at $50 o'clock
Thursday evening. \ large attendance
is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

H. s Webster of Gardiner. was in the
city. yesterday, in attendance on the
hearing of the county commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

W. X Partridge went to port,a,
esteroay. on short business t,,;, ''. an'i
~ attend the banquet rendered - wa yi'''
nam ). Bryan. this evening = II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Mrs. Landcrkin and son returned,
yesterday afternoon, from a visit to
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

ne members of the Eastern Star Will,
.n'ertain at whist, Monday evanina '''
the Masonic hall The sistor, - at
quested to bring cake are re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01
Daily kcnnebcc 3ournaI.
Journals Telephone CalI-37-5.

There will be no meeting of the La
dies Aid of the Methodist church, this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Miss Sampson went to Ecrlin FAILS.
n. H.. yesterday, on a short visit to
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

The II. X. Newbcrt shoe 90. is selling
the goods it advcrtiscs, very low, partic-
ularly wool boots and rubbcrS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

=, ,ap', benjamin Gross Of Duck Neck
aluoooro. and W. II. Simmons If
friendship. are the guests ~ ura,.oi
Grover, Water street ""lI'l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Miss Anna Gould went to Auburn,
Wednesday, on a visit of few days
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

J. G. Blair is 50 far recovered from
his illness as to be able to De out of
doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Mrs. Mary Austin sarrived, Wcdnes-
day, and is visiting +. \. Johnson,
Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

The Experience social which was
planned by the Methodist society for
this evening has been given up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

~ members of the Matinee Club
s'sseu most enjoyable afternoon with
mrs' wallace Tarbox at South Gar
diner, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Mrs. Mark Graves arrived. Wedncs-
DAY evening on visit to her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wakefield. Plum
mer street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

II. Washburnc Of bingham, was in
Hallowell. yesterday. calling on bust
ness acquaintance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

The Mission Circle of the ConGreCa-
tonal church met, yesterday afternoon.
with Miss Lucy Purnell, Brunswick
avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

There will be special meetings At the
Old South church. at 80 o'clock,
Thursday and Friday evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Miss Anna Collins went to Boston.
Wednesday, to pass a short visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

The Pleasant Hour club will give al
athletic exhibition in Wilson hall, this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

G. +. Common of Auburn. WIS here.
yesterday. attending To various bust
ness matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

ro m,.l'am Ware has gained quite ]
AK ah IN this city for coon cats
aoout every trip he makes into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

TIL" city, he brings one Of them. They
are some Of The very best to he found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01
UALLOWEL1..

John K. Palfrcy returned to 30
on train i02. Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01
pJTTSFIELD.

4 large number ~ Mas5ns v-H. q
Dexter. last evening, from this Stain
where thty were the guests 81 the DIX
Lrr lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Frank Bredo, young man wen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-01

Arcait,,t King. from the Ollie. of john
calvin Stevens. tine designer ot tn. r. Be-
harra,k bHildirE. W. iu camp. l'st-r-
dt.. NJ, Ir.p' ~ prr"r.~
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23
For Rent.

\ 2story dwelling with IL story wing
IL rooms, including nice buttery with
shelves and door-cupboards; 2 bed rooms
below and . above; brick wall; dry cellar
4O-barrel cistern with the kitchen sink
and pump in connection-the water from
sink discharged outside building; dug
and driven well, yielding the coldest
and best water. One and a half lot OF
rich land comprise the premises, located
on south side of Pine street, between
Niles and LaGrave streets.
t2 /. w. VAN FossEN
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23
Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
MAY "a, 25, 26,
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ON
TAILOR MADE SUITS AND DRESS SKIRTS

Ladies Navy Blue Venetian Suits Jacket lined with colored
Mercezed nng Skirts Percan lined and nterned and bound
with waterproof bindings Skirt has box pa in back An
elegant $40. 90 suit, special price SO 9S.
highly tailored suit Gray Homespun Eton Jacket lined
with Romne Silk Skirt lined above $I2oo suit for $74S
Ladies $500 Spring Jackets, lined throughout, $375.
Ladies' $75 Black Dress Skirts box plait full in Skirt
special three days price, $I.25.
Ladies' better Black Dress Skirts value but
$275 fine Dress Skirts will sell these days
$I.oS; this is decided bargain
Ladies So. 50 Black and Navy Dress Skirts at So 49,
5000 Homespun Skirts coors light and dark gray,
just what is in great favor, at but $39S
intend purchasing skirt do fail to attend this sale
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23
Wanted for Renters.

Man and wife or small family of grown
people to rent the west wing of the resi-
dence III east Main street. now newly
fitted up and ready for occupancy. Com
prises sitting room, dining room, kitchen
and fine stone basement below, with hall
and stairway leading to rooms above A
large new cistern, sink and discharge
outside from cistern pump, and fine well
water. (t-2) L. w. VAN FossEN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23
still

Right at home, with the bracing air
and perpetual charms of Lake Michigan,
you can find one of the most delightful,
picturesque and sequestered retreats in
which to build summer cottage and en-
JOY fishing, boating, bathing, elegant
drives and other outings, all within a
mile of Benton Harbor, Michigan. APP
ply to John Higman Jr., st. Joe, Mich,
or f.. f.. Downing, Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23

A house and one acre of ground for
rent or sale.
Two houses for rent
Best house and two lots in town for
500; inquire of f.. F.. Downing. I47tf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23
Nomen's Exchange.

The Women's Exchange has a new and
complete assortment of the latest styles
in spring millinery at new prices. You
are invited to call and examine the goods
and be convinced.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23
Geo. =. Bruner.

Contractor and building mover, all kinds
of plain and fancy stone work done. Will
take contracts for all kinds of building
and repairing and furnish everything.
Satisfaction guaranteed. / sell and
set up Snow Bros. furnaces. Kibbie
phone at residence. GEO. l.. BRUNER.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23
PaDer Haltyinp
Mrs. NJ. OrDeIl

The State Board of Health requires all
back yards, alleys, and out houses
cleaned. Please take notice and govern
yourself accordingly.
CHAs. S. MAYNARD.
57tl Health Officer
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23

\ gobbler and hen turkey. Owner can
have same by calling for them and pay
ing charges. r.. p. SHARP,
I'll Maple Knoll Farm.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23
Pensions.

Having recently been admitted to
practice before the department of the
interior, shall hold myself in readiness
to transact any business before the de-
partment that may be intrusted to me.
Especial attention will be given to pen
sion claims.
03tf o. w. ROWLAND.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23

additional local on Sth page.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23

r. A. Shoesmith residence 81 Pine St,
just west of Presbyterian church. [54tf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-23
A CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY.

/ have large stock of Marble and
Granite, all as good material as money
will buy. Some 30 monuments, large and
small, | shall offer for GO days at very
close to actual cost. Terms made easy.
Paw Paw Marble and Granite Works.
/. A. WHITMAN.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-20
THE FIELD TRIALS CLUB
: Annual Meet to Begin Near New.
70 ton Today.

Charlotte, n. c., November ia
special to The Observer from Newton,
says:
S. c. Bradley, of Greenfield Hill,
Conn.,, secretary and treasurer of the
Eastern Field Trials Club, has been
here for a month arranging for the
annual meeting of the club and for the
trials to be held ON the clubs grounds
near town beginning tomorrow. He
has also been training and getting in
readiness for the races a number of
dogs which have been entered.
c. E. Buckle. of Charlottesville, Va,
and J. S. Brown, of Mont Clair, N. J.,
have also been here for several weeks.
the former training dogs for the races
on large game preserve of 5000 acres
near this place, the latter working his
dogs, hunting and shooting quail on the
same preserve, which is leased by him
self, Theodore Sturgis and ]. B. Baker
of New York. Mr.. Sturgis also arrived
some days ago.
Among others here are: Miss Brad
ley, daughter of the secretary of the
club; Frederick Andrew, New York;
E. M. Beal, Lewisburg; Frank Rich
ards. Stewart. Mimi; DIR. G. G. Davis
Philadelphia; c. E. Murdo, Charlot0es-
vile, Va; ]. NJ Avent, Hickory Valley,
Tenn; ]. H Johnson, Carlisle, Ind.
and E. H. Osthaus. Toledo, o.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-20
EMPRESS OF JAPAN ATTACKED
By a Lunatic I'm the Streets of Toxic
Causes Intense Excitement

Correspondence of Associated Press-)
Yokohama. November 2. via Victoria,
B. c., November 1.-THE chief sensa-
ton of the week has been the attack
by a lunatic upon the carriage of the
empress as the latter was being escort
ed through the streets of Toxic. The
incident was notable from the extraor-
binary character of the weapons used,
and also the additional evidence it fur
nished, f anything were needed, to tes-
tify to the great reverence and affec-
ton her majesty is hello in by the peo-
pie.
A rumor Of the attack before the ac-
tual facts were known caused tre-
mendous amount of excitement in the
city, out of all proportion to the impor-
tance of the affair itself.
The crazy assailant having brooded
over his low birth until he imagined
himself of the imperial lineage, had
applied in vain at the imperial house
hold department to have his claim
recognized He determined to attract
public attention in some way, which he
succeeded in doing in the most effec-
tive way by showing his purposes and
then throwing his wooden clogs at the
passing procession.