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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-16


What is there in the evidence of the
alleged killing of Barnet that tends to
identify the defendant as the person
who poisoned Mrs. Adams? Assuming
Barnet to have been killed by the de-
PENDANT, the crime has its own separ-
ate motive, intent and plan. This is
equally true of the crime charged in
the indictment The mere fact that
the two crimes are parallel as to the
methods and means employed in their
execution, does not serve to identity
/ the defendant as the poisoner of Mrs.
Adams unless his guilt of the latter
crime may be inferred from its similar
| ity to the former. Such an inference
might be justified If it had been shown
conclusively that the defendant had
killed Barnet and that no other person
could have killed Mrs. Adams. But
no such evidence was given. The evil
Idence tend to show that the defendant
had the knowledge, skill and material
to produce the poison which was sent
, to Cornish. But he was not shown
) to be the only person possessed of this
knowledge, skill and material. Indeed,
it is common knowledge that there are
many such persons. Therefore, the
naked similarity OF these crimes proves
nothing.
As briefly as possible, and yet perhaps
at greater length than was necessary
we have discussed each Of the five
foregoing exceptions to the general
rule, in the effort to exclude them, one
by one, from application to the case al
bar. If, as we think, we have success
fully eliminated each of them, then they
are all removed from the case, and IL
necessarily follows that none of the
Barnet evidence was relevant or COM
petent to prove the murder of Mrs
Adams.
Before leaving this point IT may be
added that even If the evidence relat-
ing to the death of Barnet was gener-
ally competent for the purpose of prov
Ing the murder of Mrs. Adams, yet
there was fatal error in the admission
of the statements made by DR.. Doug
lass as to what Barnet had told him
with reference to receiving the box
Of Kutnow powder by mail. This evil
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-16

dence was clearly incompetent There
was, therefore, no competent testimony
in the case that Barnet ever received
"Kutnow" powder through the mail,
and as there was nothing in the Bar
net" correspondence to show that the
defendant had ever written for
"Kutnow" powder in the name of Bar
net or in any other name until the
Cornish letter of Dec %, 1898, was
written, the record is barren of evil
dence which tends to connect the de-
PENDANT with the killing of Barnet. At
this point it is proper to observe also,
that even if it could have been proper
to prove two distinct crimes with sep
arate motives there was an utter alb
sence of evidence of motive in the Bar
net case.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-16

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-16

A little four-year-old wanted to vary
the monotony of a rainy Sunday after
noon and she proposed that her mama
have some beans popped"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08
Magnetic Clay.


Most kinds of clay contain a consid-
cradle proportion Of iron. The red col
or of bricks, for example. is due to the
presence Of oxides Of iron. Whenever
an object nodded Of clay Is baked at
the temperature of the potter's furnace
in the presence Of magnetic field or
influence. the otherwise homogeneous
clay shows, when cooled traces Of mag
netism in definite direction. This in
herent magnetism is sufficient to show
the direction and give an idea as to the
intensity of the magnetizing force that
acted while the clay was in the fur
mace.
This peculiar property has been used
to solve some questions of great inter-
est to scientific people in general. An
accurate knowledge of the direction Of
the earth's magnetic force in early his
torical times has been deduced by sew
eral Italian physicists from study Of
the traces of magnetism shown by Etru-
rian vases and other objects Of clay
eXhumed from old tombs. The con-
clusion reached is that the direction Of
the earth's magnetic field has varied
very greatly in the 5000 or 5000 years
represented by the age of the objects
examined.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08
NO ONE CAN TELL
Vine n or How Help May Como. Why
Core pcndent Feels Grateful.

Ever since l was girl" says a
c IRE ,pondent, l suffered from bill.
ious headache and vomiting after
meals. When was forty began to
have rheumatism in my knees
and shoulders. In 1899 l had an
attack of inflammation of the bowels,
and after that | was troubled with
chr mic Indigestion. No medicine or
skill of physicians gave me more than
transient relief.
yet who can tell when or BIO Y
help may come? read of the new
medicine, Calcura Solvent, in PAM
phlet sent US by an old neighbor who
heard how sick l was. At present !
have only time to say that this med.
icine made me what l never expected
to be-a we'll women--and l write to
express my gratitude to the man who
discovered the medicine-Dr. David
Kennedy"
Calcura Solvent is not a narcotic to
dull the sense OF pain but medicine
that cures disease.
If your druggist is out of Calcura
Solvent, send Sl.00 to DR.. David Ken.
needy, Kennedy Row, Kingston, MY +,
express prepaid. Write for free sam"
pie BOTTLES.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08

The captain of the brig was much
disliked by his officers, and, being Ill
with yellow fever and likely to die, the
first lieutenant used to drill the ma.
rines in the burial service on the deck
over the captains cabin by way OF
cheering him up, the corporal giving
his orders in loud voice thus: 'SThe
corpse is now a-coming up the 'atch'
way! Reverse harms"' The skipper
ultimately recovered.
The commander Of certain gunboat
used to say that, having no doctor on
board, he mixed the medicines provid
ed in a chest into two bottles, and
whenever any of his crew happened
to be sick he drew an imaginary line
across the mans stomach, and accord.
ing as the pain was above or below
that line he gave him dose out of No
/ or No .. He claimed that no man
ever came to him twice, which was
very likely.-"Hurrah For the Life Of
a Sailor" by Vice Admiral Kennedy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08

For exercise in expression the teach
er daily asks her scholars to describe
some Of the happenings of the day at
home.
Little Minnie, loquitor: "When my
papa went to go down into the wood
shed the other evening. where 1t was
dark. he slipped on the stair and strain
ed his foot, and now he can't walk"
Here another little girl was evidently
reminded Of something. and she raised
her hand and tuttered it to get the
teachers attention.
"Well?" suggested the teacher.
"Please, ma am, when our COW came
homo from pasture last night she slip
ped in the mud right in front OF the
house and strained her milk, but she is
able to walk just the ame."-LewistOn
Journal.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08


Coffee Is powerful irritant Of tho
eerebro spinal nervous system. Re-
cent tests have shown that it increa SEES
mental and bodily waste rather than
retards it, as has been claimed COT
fee poisoning is sometimes mistaken
for the troubles engendered by the use
of alcohol. In both cases the stomach
and nervous system are the sufferers.
Coffeic and alcoholic gastrits are
nearly identical as to their symptoms.
The use of coffee by children has in
several cases caused an arrest Of de-
velopment. Cases have been reported
of delirium tremens brought on by the
excessive use of coffee. 1t Is related
in foreign medical journal that e
man, in the absence of his wife, I'm
dertook to make his own coffee. Not
knowing the correct proportions for
use, he took about One-quarter of a
pound Of fresh roasted coffee for two
cups. Two hours afterward he com.
planned of vertigo, headache and, at
first, trembling of the legs only which
soon became general, followed by sew.
I'll uiStIeSsiAS ~ Iuptolls, Soille
Of ich continued a day or two
longer.
By busy physician 1t is stated that
at least two-thirds of his practice
comes from. the excessive use Of coffee.
The excessive use of tea and coffee,
as we'll as the use of alcoholic liquors,
often almost wholly obliterates the
sense of taste.-Health Culture.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08
New City Hack

have put on for the accommodation
of the public, a. surrey which will be
found at Depot Square, between the
hours of a. m. and p. M, and all
other times at Commercial House
Stables. The charges will be ten Q0)
cents for each passenger carried with
in the city limits OF the city Of Barre:
All orders will be promptly attended
to il telephoned or sent to my house,
No. Central Street or H. F. Cutters
Livery Stable.
THOS. P.BRoWN. City hack'n
Commercial House Stabies,
Telephone No. 1912 8arve Vt
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08
Toilet
Requisites

Form an important department
in my Drug Store. Every sin.
gle article Is absolutely pure,
value for every penny paid is
contained in it. Colognes, Toilet
Waters, Powders. Salves, Tooth
Cleaning Preparations-all the
best. The finest assortment OF
TOOTH BRUSHES anywhere
to be found for the money.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08
Fought For His Life.

Consumption" writes j. T. Weatherwax,
OF Wyandotte, Mich, land 1 was saved
from the same frigh,ful fate only by Dr..
Kings New Discovery. An attack of
Pneumonia left an obs innate cough and
very severe lung trouble, which an ex-
cellent doctor could not help, but few
months use of this wonderful medicine
made me as we'll as ever and gained
much IN weight" lnfallible for Coughs,
Colds and all Throat and Lung trouble.
Guaranteed; bottles SOC and S1.O0 at Parlor
drug store. Trial bottles free.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08

If people only knew what we know about
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, it would be used in
nearly every household. as there are few
people who do not suffer from feeling of
fullness after eating. belching. flatulence.
sour stomach or wal er-brash. caused by
indigestion or dysnepsia. A preparation
such as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. which.
with no all from the stomach, will diges
your food, certainly can't help but do you
good
Kicker & Wells. Barre, Wilcox l. Gillette.
M oretown,kW. E. Poole, East Barre, Vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08
A Great Truth.

IT wouldn't do your kind of work
even If l could" said Rubberfoot Bill,
the sandbagger. This here thing of
gettin a mans confidence an then
THROWN him down Is too low for me-"
ut amt me they have the confidence
in," explained Greengoods George ut
is themselves they are so sure Of. See"
indianapolis Journal.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08
EXPLAINED.

NAV, what's de difference between
err politician and err statesmanT
"Well, honey, a mushrooms good
amt it?
Eyes. 'um."
"And toadstool Is pizen, amt itT'
Eyes, um."
"And dey bof look alike"
Eyes, um."
"Des same difference from a states
man to politician. "-Brooklyn Life.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08

81 have been suffering from Dyspepsia for
the past twenty years and have been un,,
able after trying all preparations and
physicians to get any relief. After TAX
ing one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure |
found relief and am now in better health
than have been for twenty years. l can
not praise Kodol Dyspepsia Cure too
highly" thus writes Mrs. G. W. Roberts,
North Creek. Ark.
Moretown. w. L. Poole, East Barre. Vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08
Lost M Time.

Parke-I told my wife she could sell
II she desired the furniture that had
become too bad for use.
Lane-She was prompt to takG the
hint, was she?
Parke (sadly)-Was she? There isn't
thing left.-Harper's Bazaar.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08

DeWitt's Little Early Risers search the
remote parts of the bowels and remove
the impurities speedily with no discom-
fort They are famous for their efficacy.
Easy to take. never grippe.
Rickert & Wells, Barre, Wilcox Il Gillette,
Moretown, w. f. Poole. East Barre. vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08

Powder burns have played curl
ously important part before the courts"
remarked a New Orleans lawyer who
has large criminal practice. "Thelr
presence or absence Is often depended
upon to determine proximity in mystic
rlous shooIings. and they have fire..
quently settled the question of suicide
or murder where the fact was in doubt.
81 was Interested in a case of that
kind in the early days of my practice
and prevailed upon a prominent sur
geon of this city who is now dead to
ascertain for me by practical expert
ment upon a body in the dissecting
room exactly how far away the ex-
plosion of q pistol would produce burns
and powder marks. He used .32 cal
iber revolver and found that the flame
: of the discharge made distinct burn
1t a distance Of 2A feet. and powder
marks were left at distance Of more
than two yards.
"Of course the grains were not actu-
ally driven into the skin. as they are at
shorter range. but the marks were
clearly discernible and could not be
easily removed. was surprised at the
result. and 1t satisfied me that many
erroneous conclusions had been drawn
from such evidence in the past. 1t Is
generally supposed that the weapon
must be held almost against the skin to
leave traces Of flame and powder."-
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08

"Our little girl was unconscious from
strangulatlon during a sudden and terrible
attack of Group. quickly secured bot
tie of One Minute Cough Cure. giving her
three doses. The Group was mastered
and our little darling speedily recovered.
So writes A. L. Spatford, Chester, Mich.
Rickert & Wells Barre, Wilcox & Gillette.
Moretown, W. E. Poole, East Barre, vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-08

Skin affections will readily disappear by
using Dewitt 8 Witch Hazel Salve. Loo k
out for counterfeits. If you get Dewitt 9
you will get good results. 1t is the quick
and positive cure for piles.
Rickert & Wells. Barre. Wilcox & Gillette,
Moretown. w. E. Poole: East Barre. Vt.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-01
BANK ADOPTS
new METHOD
PROTECTS ITSELF AGAINST
DISHONEST OFFICIALS.
A SECRET EXAMINATION
System to Prevent Long Continued
Manipulation Of Books
or Accounts.
SECRET EXAMINATION

Baltimore, Jan Boa secret exami-
nation of the accounts has just been
made in every department. of the Mer-
chants National bank, one of the lead
ing financial institutions Of this city.
The examination was conducted
with so much secrecy that not even
the most trusted employees Of the bank
knew that it was in progress, although
two weeks were occupied in making
it. Douglass B. Thomas, president Of
the bank today gave the following
explanation:
1--WE have taken what I believe to
be a new departure in banking GUS
toms, in that we have had a thorough
o~verhauling Of the affairs Of the bank
in order to SUI ourselves beyond
doubt that no irregularities exist in
any department..
"There has been no suspicion on
our part, nor has the examination
been made because Of anything tend
ing to raise doubt in our minds con-
corning anything Or anybody connect
ed with it. 1t is simply the inception
of a system which we purpose to adopt
in the future Of making periodical ex-
aminations.
"Under the system which we have
adopted long continued manipulation
of books and accounts will be impos-
sible.'
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-01
LATEST FROM DAWSON
Usual Reports of Big Strikes in
Quartz and Placer-Idle
b.
Men Numerous.

Victoria, B. G., Jan. 29-The
steamer Amur brings news that on
January 20, quartz running as high
as $500 to the ton was found in the
Klondike.
The dogs and sled of James Black,
a miner reported missing, have been
found neal Selwin. It is'thought he
gave out and was lost in a snow storm.
The announcement was made at Daw-
son January 81, that all crown claims
and fractions, except reservations for
compensation, will be thrown open
February "a.
Dawson papers of January 20, have
notices by Chrysler and Bethune that
application for a charter will be made
by the British Yukon Railway com
pany for a railway from Dawson to
the United States boundary and for
branch roads on Klondike creeks.
Dawson is overrun with idle men.
Charles Macdonald Of Atlin tells of
a placer strike 60 miles. east of Atlin
on Klahenan creek. Large numbers
of miners have stampeded from Atlin.
The Rev. D. B. Walthers says that
from a space four 4 square of Porcupine
creek dust worth So. 900 was. taken.
Phil Gosdee was found guilty at
Skagway of the murder Of R. S Camp
bell at P%orcupine, last summer. On
the night of January 20 the mounted
police stopped a fight between Collier
and McHugh, which was most brutal.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-01
KANSAS TURNS OUT MORE
RATCHET WOMEN.
BREAK LOOSE IN ANTHONY
Wreck Four Saloons and Prepare to
Extend Operations Over
a County.

Anthony, Kan, Jan. 80 Mrs.
Carrie Nation was outdone here today
when a band Of 10 W. G. T. U. women,
headed by Mrs Sheriff Of Danville,
completely wrecked the fixtures in
four "joints," smashing plate glass
windows and mirrors right and left,
and turned gallon after gallon of
liquor into the cutters.
The women, who were of the best
families in Anthony, were accom-
panied by their husbands and some of
their brothers, who assured protection.
No arrests were made and the band
will, it is said, start out tomorrow on
a tour Of destruction through Harper
county, which is prolific in saloons.
Mrs. Sheriff, who led today's raid,
is under bond to appear at Danville in
April to answer a charge Of saloon
wrecking, placed against her six weeks
ago. Mrs. Sheriff came to Anthony
late yesterday and worked all night
procuring hatchets and other imple-
ments of destruction and it was 6
O'Clock this morning before she had
perfected her plans fort he raid.
The women knelt and prayed within
sight of the wreck they had spread.
One woman in an impassioned appeal
to the almighty asked that he guide
them to other dens of iniquity and di-
rect their footsteps to other run
cursed towns in Kansas.
This prayer was interpreted to mean
that the Anthony women would ex-
tend their crusade and word was hur-
riedly sent e. the telephone wires
to adjacent towns y ilocal saloon SYM
pathizers, who wished to warn their
fellow jointists.
No arrests were made, but the
mayor quickly swore in extra police
and the crusaders were placed under
strict surveillance He also preserved
the names of the women engaged in
today's work.
AS a sequel to the raid, a number of
young men and two or three small
boys became Keeling drunk. Two of
the boys were locked up i'll the city
Jail. During the excitement they had
followed the crusaders into the saloons
and secured a quantity Of whiskey,
wine and beer.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-01
A BOSTON IMITATOR
Hub Woman Adopts Mrs. Ma
TONS Plan to Enforce
Temperance.

Boston, Jan. 3O-Mrs. Mary Green,
who seemed to be familiar with the
methods of Mrs. Carrie Nation Of
Kansas, wrecked a Cambridge street
barroom last night and today was sent
enced to serve a term at Deer Island.
Mrs. Green not only laid the bar
tender low with a plate, but also re-
duced the bar ware to molecules, shat
tered several plate glass mirrors and
drove the frightened patrons of the
establishment into the wine cellar.
"I'm Carrie Nation" she yelled,
"and I'll leave no rum shop in the
town when I get through"
Mrs. Green's imitation of the noted
Kansas reformer was terminated by a
policeman and Judge Wentworth today
sentenced her to the house of correc-
ton.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-01
HOBBIES ARE
TROTTED OUT
MANY RECEIVE AIRING IN
THE HOUSE.
INNOCENT CAUSE OF It'll
Agricultural Bill Made Vehicle for
Easing Minds Burdened
with Kicks.

Washington, Jan. 29-The house
spent the day upon the agricultural
bill. 1t was used as a vehicle for the
Introduction of several general
speeches. MI. Thayer of Massachu-
setts discussed the ship subsidy bill.
Mr.. White of North Carolina, the col
ored member who goes of congress
March a., delivered his valedictory
upon the general subject. of the aspi-
rations Of his race and Mr.. Gaines of
Tennessee discussed the limitations of
the constitution in connection with
our insular possessions. Mr.. Corliss
of Michigan made a vicious onslaught
upon the bureau of animal industry of
the agricultural department. but his
attack raised a host of defenders and
his amendment to reduce the appro-
priation for the bureau was over
whelmingly defeated.
All that portion Of the bill relating
to the reorganization of the scientific
bureaus of the agricultural department
went out on a point of order raised by
Mr.. Hahon of Pennsylvania.
The early portion of the session was
enlivened by a sequel to the exchange
between MI. Flynn and Mr.. Stephens
of Texas yesterday, when the lie was
almost passed. Mr.. Stephens again
denied and Mr.. Flynn again reiterated
his charges in connection with the
passage of the bill to ratify the Kiowa
and Commanche agreement, passed at
the last session.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-01
ENGLISH POLICE PREPARE FOR
ANARCHISTS.
ALL NOTABLES PROTECTED
Cowes and London Swarm with
observation-disclosures Of No
bility Surrounded.

London, Jan. 29-The entire de-
tective machinery of the United King
dom and the continent has been set in
motion t protect the royal personages
and other notable people now gather
ing in London. Unwieldy as the Sc
cret service systems often appear to
be, every effort is being made to unity
them in order that no injury may be-
fall any royal parsonage attendant
upon the obsequies of the late queen.
Sir Edwin Bradford, the eminent
one-armed commander Of the police Of
the metropolis, has devised elaborate
plans to deal with the crush expected
upon Saturday, but to protect the
kingly and princely guests precau-
tions have been taken which are IL
Illustrated by the fact that Sir Edwin
Bradford's residence is surrounded day
and night by constables in plain
clothing and detectives and no person
is allowed to approach until his card
has been sent in. These precautions
are applied in the case of all royal
%personages and Of the principal officers
of the crown. Scotland Yard main
tains the most intimate and secret
affiliations with every detective agency
in the world and it's devices for trac-
ing continental suspects are celebrated
under Chief Inspector Frank Froest,
who is reputed to have a wider ac-
q%uaintance with the rogues Of the
world than any other police chief in
Europe.
Maelesta and other anarchists resid-
ing in London assert that there is not
the slightest probability of violence
because England is San asylum for
the prosecuted of the continent"
at Cowes detectives are stationed in
large numbers on both sides of the
Medina river, inquiring as to the an
tecedents Of strangers and watching
all who approach the royal person
ages. Nothing definite IS feared, but
the government desires that the ut
most vigilance be maintained to keep
Emperor William from harm.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-01
HE KEPT HIS LEG.

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poisoning set in. For two years he suf
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letter, Salt Rheum, Sores and all blood
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money, Only SO cents.