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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-12

AS You WISH.

Made-to-order or ready-to- wear
clothes of the Marks Arnheim, or
Hart. Schaffner & Marx kind Two Of
the best in America. We can furnish
you with either at short notice and at
| satisfactory prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-12
South Portland Republicans.

Portland Me-, Feb. lie. V. Ire
fethen was nominated by the Repub-
hcans. tonight, for mayor of South
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-12

The British bark Rita of Charlottetown.
p =. L.. Capt. Olsen. from Cardiff for
para before reported in a sinking cond-
ZION and crew landed at St. Vincent c.
Jan. %. was dismasted in a gale. Jan.
II in lat. IS. lon. II. and abandoned, Jan.
Il. The Rita was a wooden vessel bull,
IN tons net and was owned by VIM.
Richards of Charlottetown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-12
Storms al Sea.
Queenstown

Queenstown. Feb. ll.-IncOming
steamers report having encountered
terrific weather and adverse gales on
the Atlantic. The Wilson Line stea mer
Toronto. from New York, Jan. 26. tor
Hull, has put in here short of coal.
water and food. The Red Line steamer
Rhynland, from Philadelphia. Jan. rs,
for Liverpool, has not yet been signdll-
ed and her delay is attributed to rough
weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-12
FAIR. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

Boston. Feb. 11.-Local forecast: Fair
weather, Tuesday and Wednesday,;
continued freezing temperature. light
to fresh west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-12
ASSERTSlNNOCENCE
Edwin Knight on the Witness
Stand, Monday.
Accounts for His Time on the Day
Mrs. S[rague Was Murdered.
Prompt and Straightforward Answers Given
TO Every Question.

Saco, Me, Feb. 1.-THE great bur
den of evidence which the defense was
to submit in the trial of Edwin II.
Knight came, today, the sixth OF the
trial, when the accused man took the
stand and accounted for his every ac-
ton from the moment he arose TO Il
have been committed, and under GA tn
said firmly that he did not kin Fannie
Sprague. The defendant displayed to
a marked degree his composure and
never once during the three hours he
was on the stand, did he fail in giving
a prompt and straightforward answer
to every question asked. He accounted
for the whereabouts of the knife said
to have been employed to effect the
murder. and has practically set aside
and further question as to its connec-
ton with the case. for the man in
whose possession it was will, the de
Tense expects. corroborate the defend
ants story.
There yet remain a number Of impor-
tant witnesses whose evidence il is
presumed viii bear out in the import
ant points. at least, the testimony of
the accused. The defendants counsel
is positive that il has witnesses who
will subStantiate their clients testi-
mony as to his actions on the morning
Of the tragedy. The progress of the
trial is Of the greatest interest
throughout York county. and the court
room is daily crowded to its full ca
pacity.
Tomorrow there will doubtless be q
large amount of evidence cleared up
which may settle finally the more i'm
portant points which now only need
subStantiation.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
CONSTITUTION ADOPTED.
The Object Of Organization Is 10 Es'
iablish Uniform Rates.


on account OF inrractionS Of an
agreement among the insurance agen'
'cieS OF the city in reference to rates,
the local board Of underwriters held a
meeting Monday night and adopted a
constitution and bylaws in lieu OF the
agreement. The constitution and by.
laws are rigorous and look to the uni
lornlty Of rates among the agencies
An important provision Is the fine OF
50 imposed for Insurlng property mt a
less rate than that established by the
board. Another is the requirement Of
a $40 deposit with the board by every
agency for each company that agency
represents as a guarantee for the lines
for infractions OF the constitution es
tablishing uniform rate. :
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
GRAFTON IS AFTER OUR GAS
A Committee confers With the
West Fork Oil and Natural
Gas Company.

The West Fork Oil and Natural
Gas Compasy has an opportunity to
branch out its usefulness in the mat
tiers Of service and reduced gas rates.
Grafton and her citizens wait this
company to supply that place with
IIgbt and fires. A committee repre-
septjng the municipal authorities and
the citizens wcre,here few days ago
conferring with the company and
asked for the submission Of PROPOSE
tion hut nothing definite has been
determined upon, although, We under
stand the bone company has
complied with Grafton's request. In
the event contract or agreement is
made pipe line will have I" be LAID
from here TO that city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
Salem Speakeasiss
And Gambling Joints
Raided by County Officers satur-
day Evening and Keepers
put Under Bond.

Upon complaint Of Rev. T. L, Gard
liner, Granville Divers and d. O. Lip
encott, of Salem, Squire y n. David
issued warrants Saturday afternoon
against Harry Schnar, John Stander,
Charles Moore and John Duffy,
charged with conducting speakeasies
az salem, and against John Bunten,
II. Coppes, +. Randall, II. w. Warren
and Dan Pomeroy, charged with run.
ming gambling houses AT that place,
Deputy Sheriff NJ. b. Curkendall and
Cnnstables Marcellus McClung and J.
+. Sutton, assisted by S. w. Gordon,
arrested the parties late that evening
and brought them before Squire David
who, held them at 10 O'Clock that
night under bond for the grand jury.
Those accused OF running speakeasies
we're required to give . $500 bond eirh
not to sell any more Intoxicating
drinks and sl0O each to answer an In
dlctment by the grand jury. Those
charged with conducting gambling
houses were required to give bond OF
$500 each to answer an indictment.
All gave bond. Much bitterness is
and Salem may be the
scene OF physical clashes between the
sporting element and the law and
order people. The arrested men as
sert that they will retaliate by having
warrants sworn out before their
Justice and raidlng Clarksburg.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
Interest Padaa aNlgpos atR gL9NNlEs &ca SAVINGS BANK ba

city of Wheeling on the 18th day Of
December, 1900. and
whereas, In view Of his valuable
services rendered TO this body, We
deem it fitting that a tribute Of re-
spect be offered to his memory. There
fore be II
resolved: LIST That in the death
OF said J. d. Robinson this body has
lost an active member, his family a
kind and indulgent husband and
father, and the community a worthy
citizen.
Resolved; md. That We extend TO
his bereayed widow and children,
father. brother, and sisters, In this
their sad hour Of bereavement, our
heartfelt sympathy.
resolved; 3rd. That these resolu-
tions be spread upon the records Of
this bank, and copy be presented TO
the bereaved family and to the press
OF the county.
{. C. HAMILTON, joins Lowe
President. Secretary.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
IL Enjoy able Penny Party.

very pleasant and enjoyable
nny,' party was given by Miss
eifaie Kelly at her home on Mechanic
street 20 number Of her friends last
Friday evening. The eolors of the
occasion we're white and pink and the
fesral table was decorated In carna-
f.rns OF the same colors. Covers were
laid for IL persons. Miss Flora Paugn
Won the first prize ana was presented
4 sterling silver nut cracking set. MT.
gatllan Stealey won the BOBBY prize
a d was given sterling silver paper
lie. All present were loud in their
aises of the hospitality u the nc
,,mplished hostess.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
OASToRHA.
Bsarr The 1Ihs Kind You Haze Aaays BosSA
s =; !; : G1Azzzs1
Mid Winter Excursions 10 Washington

VERY Low RATES. u. 4 o. Il. II.
on February : and April II, 1901,
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad win
run popular mid-winter excursions to
Washington At very low rates for the
round trip allowing ten day limit on
tickets, including date OF sale.
Splendid trains, through coaches,
Pullman parlor and sleeping cars.
DO not miss these splendid oppor-
tunlties to visit the National capital
during the session OF Congress. For
tickets, time OF trains and full infor-
nation call on or address .. A. Amman
Agent b. & .. r, II. FOR full informa
tlOn. 9.td.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
Bank direction. and 0li!eers Rs.eIeoted

The Merchants National and Trad
erS National Banks held their annual
meetings Tuesday in their respec-
tive banking houses for the election Of
a board OF directors, and oriicerS for
the ensuing year. Both institutions
reelected the old boards Of directors
and officers. The Traders declared a
; per cent semi-annual dividend and
the Merchants declared its usual divi-
dend for the last six months.
The West Virginia Bank stockhold-
eFs met "Wednesday and reelected dl-
rectorS and oHiicers:
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
CASToETA.
F..,,,b, Tie Kind You Haze LlH9Ys bOegi
a g.; !; ''' &hAzzz@
Resolutions Of Respect.

Alta meeting Of the Board of Direc-
tons OF Farmers Bank Of Shinnston
neld at its banking house on the 2lSt
day Of December, 1900, the following
resolutions were offered and adopted:
Whereas, II has pleased an all wise
Providence in his infinite wisdom to
remove by death from our midst, an
from the active duties OF this body,
our late associate, James David Rob
lnson, who departed this life in the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
GRADING ON ELKINs RAILROAD
IS Said TO Have Actually Begun on the
BelingtOn End.

Several miles Of grading has been
done from BelingtoR in the direction
OF Peel Tree, for railroad purposes.
The object Of the building OF this sec
tIon OF railroad is somewhat secret eS-
cept that the Information is given out
that IL is intended toreaCh coal iieid.
The general impression prevails, how
ever, that ii is n partof the extension
Of the West Virginia Short Line rail-
road up Elk creek from this place, or
more specifically the ruad Senator
Stephen y. Elkins proposes to build
between Clarksburg and BelinEton, or
1t may be the road the b. & o. will
build.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
NOTICE.

Take notice that ON and after the
10Th day " January, 1901. the office Of
the Home builders, Building aud Loan
Association will be in the Onlce Of the
County Mail, at 319 w. Main street.
at which place dues viii be paid and
the business Of said association will b.
transacted during the Office hours
heretofore prevailing.
+. ALHEHr LANG.
Secretary.
FLEMING HOWELL, Pres. IO.2t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
Thrown out of a Saloon.

silly Robinson, a stone mason, was
thrown out Of Virginius Jasper'S Sa-
Icon at $50 O'Clock Saturday night
and fell upon the street with dull
.lud. He was rendered unconscious.
mt revived in short while. He re-
o..yed bad confusion on the head.
ID is claimed William Frush threw
nm out. At first it was thought be
had been killed.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11

When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief
is necessary, as ii is dangerous to de.
lay. We would suggest that one
Minute Cough Cure be taken as soon
as indications OF having taken cold
are noticed. H. cures quickly and its
early use prevents consumption.
Frank G.. Bland. g-lm
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11

Columbus Martin, coIored, aged -
years, died suddenly Of heart trouble,
lay morning, at the home Of
Fagon, on the Buckhannon
Tile had been sick but two days.
His home was In Maryland near Wash
ington City, and the body viii be
shipped there for interinent.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
FOr Sale al Onos.

Twelve head mine mules, selected
stock. Apply, General Superintend-
ent, Pennington Coal u Coke Co.,
Pennington, w. Va. 1927
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11

II you are suffering with headache
and nervous prostration, so To Shercy
the optician, aud have pair OF glasses
fitted correctly and get relief. 4G-tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
FOR SALE.

Valuable farm Of 40 acres, for sale
at u bargain. For further information
call or write The Gem Milling Co.,
Clarksburg. W. Va. G-tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11
LOOK HERE!

You use bread Of course. pid Won
ever try Marvin's? It's fine. AlcN
ander keeps it. 32-tt
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11

Quality and NOT quantity makes De
Wits Little Early Risers such val9-
able little liver pills. Frank U.
Bland. Sim
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-11

CAsToREA.
R..,,,b. The Kind You Haze hlNsys BOuEf
s - !. :, &H4zzz3
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01
Chealander'S
 Ice Cream

FOR sale" For Rent" Furnished Rooms for Rent" and other cards
 for sale at the Daily Alaskan office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01

Pure. delicious ice cream with lady fingers. macaroons. and home made cake. 2sc per dish. Living. legitimate prices.
 CHEALANDER'S
 Filth Avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01

tain that the suicides occurred between 7 and & o'clock Friday evening Two pistol shots coming from the direc- ton where the bodies were found were heard at that hour by l.. B. Rand, who lives a quarter of mile distant
 Following the arrival of the United States District Attorney Wilson R. Guy. last night. warrant was issued by Judge Miller of the stperio. cot rt charging Brown and Canby with em- bezzlement of SIo.ooo of the funds from the bank on January 10, IOOI. The coul' plaint contains four charges. embez clement and miSapplieation' of the hrds of the bank. falSiiying the books oi the bank and issuing false reports of he banks condition to the comptroller of currency.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01

For Rent and For Sale cards at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01

Gentlemen, drop m and stake one of our fractions. A pay streak guaran. teed in every one. F. II. Clayson & Co.,, corner Fourth and State streets.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01
AdministratOr's Notice

Notice is hereby given that the un, designed has been duly appointed ad- ministrator oi the estate ol John His lop late of Skagway. Alaska, deceased.
 An persons having claims against said estate are hereby required Co pre- sent the same with proper vouchers, within six months from the date oi this notice to the undersigned at the law office of K. w. Jennings, m Skag- uay Alaska. April 70. IooG.
 l. W. YOUNG. Administrator. R. w. Jennings, Attorney for estate.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01

day before in business. Maxwell knew this must go into the vault Yet the doors of this must be locked and he did not know the combination. He was in the same room with the two desperate men one of them who had a loaded revolver. To % into the vault would mean but one thing. He would be locked in the moment he closed it's doors
 "How he did it he could not himself tell. but Maxwell induced Canby to place that money in the steel compart- ment and Co close its door without locking it. Brown then took a flask of whiSkey from his pocket. He and Canby drank together.
 "A few minutes after a talk the three men left the bank. Brown first took revolver from beneath one of the counters. They mounted wheels and rode toward their homes.
 As to the shortage, the comptroller. see. states that it is SS3.ooo. do not think this is SO. From what ] learned up to the time left something less than Sso.ooo which is the amount of the capital stock had then been taken Two years ago the stock of the bank which was then SSIooooo, was decreased to SSo,ooo to get rid of worthless paper Then stealing began. the pair took large sums at a time Mr. Maxwell has not examined the loans. and did not when left, know Co what extent the president and cash fer had been borrowers. No one at the place can account for what they did with the money. They lived quiet ly. They owned beautiful homes, bu, their families were not extravagant The impression is that they speculated. The affair is one of the most awful l ever met in my experience .'
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01

Mining Blanks at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01
WARRANTs FOR ARRESr

From the condition oi the bodies and other circumStances it is almost ccr
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01
ROTH ADMITTED GUILT.

Bank Examiner Maxwell wh, has been installed by the comptroller a' temporary receiver of the baak. still refuses Co give out any statement oi the affairs of the bank Both Brown and Canby when confronted Friday by Maxwell with false entries in the books made full confession. Canhv rcmarking. Well you have caught me this time Maxwell this is a false entry Then picking up a pistol from the counter, he remarked as he held the mWzlc Co his head: "This is the only sure way I see out of the difficulty" Maxwell remonStrated with him againS; his ;p- parent suicidal intent when Caaby low cred the weapon and left the room by the rear door. It is believed while out side he attempted to kill himSclf. as on returning he threw down the pistol re- marking: This gun is n, good. |; will not go of.
 Maxwell" said Mir. W. R Gay, "is entitled Co the greatest credit in the affair. He performed a remarkable piece of work in a manner in which lew others could have carried it out His was an awful experience and when | came Co him he was almost unnamed by it.
 "Nt TO o'clock Friday morning he commenced the examination oi the banks accounts. He found the in- stitution in what he called sloppy con. dition This was nothing unusual in a country bank During the morning he saw nothing to arouse suspicion. At noon he went to lunch with the president and cashier When he re- turned Co the bank Maxwell called for the state reports. Cauby brought all of these save three Maxwell asked for these. Canby said he could not find them Hunt for them Said Maxwell TT must have them all Canby went Co another room. He was gone about half an hour. He returned with the papers. Immediately Maxwell noticed that new figures had been written on them. The ink still gliStened.
 "Canby was nervous to an extreme while Maxwell was reading the reports. He kept walking about behind the bank examiner and looking over his should CT. Maxwell said nothing as Co the new ink He came Co an item for which he could not account and men toned tue fact That's all right said the cashier. Ill fix it up m the morn ing You must account for that now said Maxwell. Canby stopped pacing Co and fro. Maxwell said he. you have me It's all un"
 With these words he drew a re volvcr from his pocket and pointed it at the astonished examiner. Maxwell argued with the man who was clearly desperate. and who had. before he had finished. turned the pistol toward his own head Finally calming him Max we'll went Co another room and found Brown. the president, Telling him what had happened. Maxwell asked him Co quiet Clnby. Brown and Canby re- tired to a separate apartment. When Maxwell came Co them a few moments later they were in deep consultation. Cauby still had the pistol 'lt snapped four times said he. Maxwell turned Co Brown. Are you implicated m this| said he Looking his QucStiouer square m the eyes without a trcmor oi the muscles of his white set face. Brown said quietly, T am equally guilty with him
 "lt was then we'll along in the after noon. There was much loose money in the trays which had been used the
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01

Belle of Lexington Whiskey-eight years old-just out of government bond. and Three Crown Diamond Malt Whiskey-Strictly pure-at the Seattle Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01

The Seattle Saloon is One Place in Skagway which is absolutely for gen tlemen only. and serves Roast Beef and Cheese Sandwiches Day and Night to patrons. q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01
Wanted

Lady would like Co take charge of small rooming house Experienced "A. B.. Daily Alaskan.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-01

Hall for rent. Apply A. A. Ander. son.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-10-11
Annual Alumni Meeting.

For the seventeenth time, the alumni
of the Morristown High School met at
Days Friday evening, where a most
enjoyable time was spent. Eighty-four
were present, this being the largest
number that has ever been gathered to-
gether.
The opening address was made by the
Rev. Frederick w. Cutler, president of
the association. Among others who
made short addresses were: Principal
w. L. R. Haven, DR.. Stephen Pierson,
J. Claude Armstrong and Seward Erd.
man.
The following officers were elected
President. Rev. F. W. Cutler; first vice.
president, Miss J. M. Peck; second vice.
president, A. "a. Pierson; treasurer, F.
w. Corriell; secretary, F. s. Smith.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-10-11

The W. c. T. U. of Morris county held
its annual convention on Tuesday in the
Presbyterian Church Of Succasunna.
Eight of the nine local unions in the
county were represented, sixty mine dele
gates and many visitors being present.
The morning session was devoted to rou-
tine business, reports of secretaries and
treasurers, and an address by the county
president, Mrs. Cox. After enjoying
the most excellent iupcheon provided by
the entertaining union, the delegates
and friends were ready for the afternoon
session. during which reports were
given of work done in the different de-
partments during the year, and officers
were elected for the coming year as fol.
lows: President. Mrs. V. f. Cox Of
Tabor; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Martin L Cox of Rockaway; recording
secretary, Mrs. A. 9. Giles of Morris
town; treasurer, Mrs. j. E. Welsh Of
Morristown.
In the evening mass meeting was
held, the address being given by Mrs.
Margaret Dye Ellis, National Superin-
tendent of Legislation.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-10-11
State Notes.

The cranberry crop in the southern
part of the State is light.
Plainfield churches will hold separate
services on Thanksgiving day, instead of
the union services which have been held
each Thanksgiving day for thirty years
past.
The Passaic Herald says that the Pres
colt Automobile Manufacturing COM
pany has perfected line of steam car
riages and will begin Immediately to
erect factory in that place.
The Paterson Press aptly remarks;
In the fight against Tammany Hall in
New York the issue is the dislodgement
of bad government. In New Jersey
it is shall good government be retain
ed? These two contests turn upon
equally important questions.
A COW belonging to Samuel P. De.
Hart Of Williamstown, one night re-
Gently strayed into the dooryard of De-
Hart's next door neighbor. There she
spied clothes line, with the family
wash, which she ate, comprising three
aprons, three towels, two shirts and a
wrapper.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-10-11

s. S Day, J. H. Milledge; Rules
j. s. Keys, r. H. Green, William
Axford Credentials-A. L. Reynolds,
f. f. Apgar, J. H. Miller; Resolu-
tions-H. @. Pitney, Jr., W. O..
Bates, M. J. Welsh.
Following the naming of the COM
mittees, speeches were made by L. O..
Stiles, County Clerk Voorhees, and
Judge Vreeland. The latter congratu-
lated the convention on tho nomina-
tion of the Hon. Franklin Murphy
and said if the party did it's work
faithfully and well throughout the
county, he would be the next Gov
ernor. Owing to his official position,
he was only present as a spectator.
The Hon. Franklin Murphy, U. S.
Senatyr Kean and Congressman Fow.
ler of the old Eighth District, who al
this time entered the hall. were given