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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25
A Daring Argument.

A quick witted and daring western
lawyer once saved n guilty client from
sure conviction on charge OF poison.
Ing. II was proved that the poisoning
had been done by means Of certain
cakes. n portion Of which was pro-
duccd In court When the counsel for
the prisoner had finished his speech.
he said: And these. gentlemen OF the
Jury. are some OF the alleged poisoned
cakes. We declare 60 you. gentlemen
Of the jury. that they are not poisoned
cakes. They are as harmless cakes
ever were made. and In order. gen
men Of the jury. 10 show you that u
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

cakes are not poisoned. | Will eat one
Of them right here In your presence.
And he did eat one. lie took good
care. however. 20 leave the room AT the
earliest opportunity and 10 make bee
.inc for an adjoining room. where he
had an emetlc In readiness and an anti
dote. But the jury never heard about
the cmetic or the antldote until the
lawyers client had been acquitted.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

It"srd the football oi the hail:
Tho armies ~ the sky
Wcre coming down amid the gale.
And rank on rank marched by.
Z heard the tbuudcr's caunonade,
The lsatiug oi Die drum.
! saw ,lc lightning's hlshing blade.
The hosts oi heaven had Comcl
The mighty lcgious ,N cd t"e rCAfs
Aud sormd ~ distant hill,
Faint grow the sound ~ trlmpIng hOofs.
And, lo. then all was still.
At morn ! saw dead crimson leaves
lar o'cr the wide world tossed,
And now the lonely autumn gricycs
For all that she has lost.
Womans Home Companion
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

THE Laurel Hill avenue fire sta
ton has been accepted 10y the COM
mittee on city property. 1t is sad
to be slightly deiormed, but still is
not enough out of plumb to make
the firemen who are to live in it very
dizzy.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

A CoNNECTICUT exchange calls
on its readers to send unbiased men
to the legislature. They certainly
are the proper kind for legislators.
If they had women rights IN Con-
necticut how difficult It would be to
find unbiased women.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

GENERAL Butler opened his mouth
and put his foot in it. He is now
on the retired list at half pay. His
case is not the only one, where mill
itary men make the mistake of talk
ing too much.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

HENRY Watterson, the great Ken
lucky editor, is looking Tor the Dem
ocratic presidential nomination in
1904. He should remember the tate
of poor Horace Greeley.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

Mr.. CHAMBERLAIN, who started
the Boer war, is considered a great
statesman. He would probably be
a greater one if he could now devise
some way Of stopping the war.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

Ex-SEcRETARY Alger's new book
is not likely to run through many
editions. The first installment will
probably fill the limited demand.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

PRESIDENT Roosevelt is a big
enough man to eat with any person
whom he may choose to honor, be
he black, white or yellow.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

OCCASIONALLY you meet a man
who says he can quit smoking if he
chooses, but somehow he never
wants to.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25
"The BEST Husband. In Europe.

An English gentleman living I'm Italy
whose daughters husband was an Ital.
Ian officer said. Italians make the best
husbands in Europe II they have good
wives. London Mail.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

SOME enthusiastic stamp collector
took $40, 1000 worth of stamps from
the Chicago Post Office on Sunday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

THE pumpkin crop is short this
year and some pumpkin pic IS quite
likely to be squash.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

A man has got to be somewhat
famous to have even a five cent cigar
named for him.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

II young Rockefeller buys Rocky
Point for summer residence it will
take quite a pile of " rocks"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

THERE is so little demand for
poetry, that the price is not quoted in
the market reports.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

WHEN young man proposes 1t
may be termed a court Of inquiry.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

In n m Waltham movement, y Jewels, adjusted
IAIn It'll to heat and cold in year Gold Filled
IWXVsVV Case and fully warranted
lXulNA good HamPden movement in a year
WVsVV Gold Filled Case, fully warranted, at
MITCIIDI.I.s THI JDNVDLDR
ST PlaInfied Street, Olneyvlle. r. l.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

EVEN IN the days Of the highest
tariff, advice was on the first list.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

PoLITIcs IN Rhode Island this fall
are about as insipid as catnip tea.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25
Not Needed.

According to the London Vanity Fair,
q celebrated surgeon met n young Off
Ger In Plccadilly one day and greeted
him with surprise. well. AIN pleased
10 see you! | am surprised! Do you
know have n portion OF your brain
In Jar at homer
"Ah. WELL" laughed the other, 81 car
easily spare that. have got n berth
In the war Office"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

THE Boer war can be styled a
military case in chancery.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

No man is safe guide who acts from
relfsh motives. Follow rather the man
OF principle who has only the broadax
H the common good to grind.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-10-25

A continued story-the Boer war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30

When a brainy man like David BelaSco,
the brilliant adapter of 'Zara,' the
teacher Of its leading actress, Mrs. Leslie
Carter: the author Of season after sea-
sons most successful plays. The Heart
of Maryland. Hearts Of Oak" etc; the
hardest worked and the ablest stage di-
rector in America
When such a wide awake manager OF
his own and other peoples affairs de.ib-
erately turns to Paine's celery compound
as the ono safe and sure invigora tor for
his overwo-ked nervous system, only will
full prejudices can hesitate to give full
credit to this greatest Of all remedies.
II have used Paine's celery compound,
says Mr.. Belasco. and found it Of great
benefit after hard work.
Mr.. Belasco has managed more actors
who have become famous and taken
charge Of more big theatres from San
Francisco to New York than any living
person. lie has seen time and time again
members of the profession who We're
run down and on the verge of nervous
exhaustion, gain in strength and vigor
as soon as they began the use of Paine 5
celery compound Theatrical people, as Il
body. have learned that the best way to
keep their nervous systems strong ana
capable Of doing the hard work demanded
of them is TO use Paines celery com
pound whenever they feel tired out, Ian
guild. dull, or are suffering from Cyspep-
sia or bilious or nervous attacks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
ARCHITECTS FOOD.
Grape Nuts Turned Into Big Buildings.

The duties of an architect are so
multitudinOus. looking after the thou
sand and one details required in the
construction of large buildings. that
MANY of them suffer from the con-
slant mental application and require
the best of food to keep up their work.
| The chief draughtsman in the Office OF
r. r. Newberry. Architect. at 1927 New
York Life Bldg. Chicago. by name,
Henry c. HengelS, says:
After nine months constant appli-
cation in the preparation OF the neces-
sary plans and details for the large
hotel known as the Post Tavern and
the Post Building. at Battle -Greek. as
well as several other large institutions,
I found myself in a very debilitated
and dyspeptic condition and unfit for
work.
Instead of medical treatment. |
used Grape Nuts food in place of the
usual breakfast cereals. The first few
days gave great encouragement, and
after a weeks use. quite an appreciable
improvement manifested itself. Since
then. daily use has entirely restored
the digestive functions to their natural
healthy condition, and l have gained
about enc pound per week. / am now
entirely well and strong again and am
able to apply myself to work with more
than usual vigor. l consider Grape
Nuts a most valuable food for all brain
workers. The help this food has given
me is incalculable.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30

rrehend that the savings banks Of the
State perhaps are paying as much tax
as they can afford to pay. but l can
see no reason why the depostors in
the trust companies who now pay no
tax. and the depositorssin our savings
banks who pay only ~ Of one per cent
should not be taxed the same as other
property is taxed. If we tax the rail-
roads and raise the sum Of 800 600 il
does not relieve the rural towns. 1t is
the rural towns that are suffering from
excessive taxation. They need more
revenue to carry on their business to
buiid roads and to pay pauper bills and
build their bridges. They want more
property to be valued. 1t is true that
the monied men of our towns have
taken the advantage of deposit Of
their money in the savings banks on
account of there being no taxation
upon it; and it has drained our coun-
try towns of all the surplus money.
You cannot go into these towns today
and borrow money from the fact that
as soon as a farmer gets 5000 or $500,
he carries it to the savings bank and
there deposits it. There is another
hardship. | would have that money
withdrawn if possible from the savings
banks.
We have heard great deal about
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30

Paine's celery compound has saved
thousands Of people from nervous pros
tration. 1t has made thousands well 1t
has cured where everything else has
failed.
In cases Of severe neuralgia. rlfeuma-
tism, heart palpitation. dyspepsia, and
nervous feebleness, Paine's celery COM
pound is the only remedy that goes to the
root of the trouble. 1t fortifies the weak
ened system against these disorders and
builds up a strong, healthy body.
There is no community in America
without some perfectly attested cure Of
liver or kidney disease, chronic constipa-
ton, salt rheum. plaguing eczema, or
general poor health by the use of Paine's
celery compound. Impaired strength and
unstrung nerves. made known by numb
ness of the limbs. nervousness, and worse
than all, By melancholy state of mind
all these weaknesses become things of the
past after taking Paine's celery COM
pound.
Wherever men and women work and
strive Paine's celery compound is regard
ed godsend. In shop. office. factory,
and among the weary wives and mothers
who bear the burden of domestic work.
Paine's celery compound is prolonging
life by strengthening every bodily func-
ton and driving out disease.
II is a peerless remedy in all cases Of
enfeebled nerves and foul blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
EVIDENCE AGAINST GRAHAM.
Proven thai Ne Was al Saco. as Cd r. Mill.
ken. on Dec. 4.

SacO, Me-. Jan. 29.-What may prove
| to be an important clue in proving that
| Edward GRAHAM, who is charged with
being connected with the Gorham muir
der, was in Saco, Jan. II, was worked
up by local newspaper men here, last
night and this morning. The evidence
seems to be conclusive that +. Il. Mill
ken. or Edward GRAHAM, was in Saco
at that time. About 5 o'clock in the
afternoon Of Dec. 4. a man of medium
height, light complexion. wearing a
slight mustache. and having his hail
short called at the store of A. +. Went
worth in Saco. He explained that he
had walked from Kennebunk that day
and said he was out of money. Mr..
Wentworth let the man have 81.
The man gave his name as Edward
II. MiIliken, the same name under
which GRAHAM is said to have regis
tered at the ElmwoOd hotel. Before
leaving the store of Mr.. Wentworth,
Milliken inquired if the proprietor OF
the place knew man by the name of
Ed Kelley, who lived in Saco.
When seen this morning, Kelly said
that late in the afternoon of that day
n man came to him and said he knew
his brother Joe" Further conversa-
ton developed the fact that this man
had done time at the State Prison..
Since he seemed to know his brother so
Well Kelley took him in and looked af-
ter him.
ItSwas during this evening that the
man gave his name to Kelley. What
tho last name is Kelley was not certain.
He is positive the first name given was
Edward because there was some con-
,-arsation that their first names were
o,;ka He is under the impression that
.ha last name was Griffin, but of this
he is not sure.
cor,e time during January. Kelley
,,o this same individual called on
rim again, but he cannot remember
tha date. He remembers, however.
that he was carving fan out of wood
and that he completed the job the next
dav after the call, having purchased
come ribbon for the fan at local dry
Goods store. A visit to. the store re-
ser,ed TO by Kelley disclosed the fact
nat the books Of the establishment
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
TO GUARD OUR COAST.
Militia Artillery 81 Large Centers May Here
after Be Of Great Service.

New York. Jan. 29.-The visit Of Sec
Root to Brooklyn, Wednesday night
promises to be an event of national i'm
portance. says a Washington special 10
the Tribune He will go to review the
18th Regiment of Heavy Artillery n. G
n. y. in its armory, and he has invited
Maj. Gen. Brooke and his staff To accom-
pany him.
The chief object of his visit is to secure
the support of the 18th Regiment for a
plan he has almost perfected to have the
command form part of the coast de-
fence system of New York. He believes
that the security of the vast accumulate cd
wealth of New York will be insured to Il
large extent in view Of sudden war by
the readiness with which the 18th Regl-
ment can go to the assistance of the reg
ular artillery forces in handling the big
guns at Fort Lafayette. Fort Hancock
and the other batteries commanding the
approaches to New York
The secretary'S scheme involves the en-
enlargement of militia artillery organic
atoms at such centcrs as Boston. New
York. Philadelphia. Charleston. New Or
leans and Galveston to prepare them
selves for such emergency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
NEW EVIDENCE.
GRAHAM Located in Portland,
Day Of Mosher Murder.
Also in Saco, Day Before, Calling on
Convict Kel'ey's Brother.
Officers are Confident that They Have Gil or
Moshcr's Murderer.

Portland, Me, Jan. 23.-Todav hae
been most important one in the
Mosher murder ease, for Il great deal
of valuable evidence has been brought
to light. The prosecuting officers
claim to have finally located Graram
in Portland on the day OF the murder.
This Identification, it is understood.
was made by Stephen W. Mason, who
claims to have met and talked With
GRAHAM and the negro just after they
had left Rice's store, where Hands had
purchased doughnuts. while the pair
We're on their way to Gorham The. Of
ficers also say they have other witness
SEES who will testify to having seen
GRAHAM in Portland. Saturday. Jan. II
Edward Kelley of Saco, was brought
| to Portland late this afternoon. from
Saco. A man whom the officers have
no doubt was GRAHAM, called on Kel-
| ley the day before the murder and said
he was well acquainted with Kelley
brother Joe" who is doing time at
Thomaston for larceny. on this ac-
count Edward Kelley used his visitor
iicSpitdpIy w SioWIl d HuNlDtT
photogra phs. this afternoon. by Sheriff
Pearson, Kelley Immediately picked
out Graffams picture which was
among those placed before him. Kelley
was not allowed to see Graffam. this
evening, but he win he given an oppor-
tunity of identifying him the first
thing, tomorrow morning. An overcoat
which GRAHAM pawned in Saco. Jan. t.
was recovered by the officers. today.
The coroner's jury was in session all
day and the following witnesses We're
examined; Sheriff Pearson, Deputy
Sherffs Leach and Dunn, Turnkey
Grover. Joseph H. Hughes. Ober Whit
ney. Peter J. Hollywood. Mrs. Ellen
Roman. Miss Mary Roman. Richard NJ.
Rice. Stephen w. Mason, T. A. Burke.
Herman f. Phillips and Mrs. Phoebe
Gagne.
The inquest will be continued at 9
o'clock tomorrow morning. 1t is expect
ed that the convict at the State prison
to whom GRAHAM is alleged to have re-
vealed his plans for ''robbing a deaf
old lady in Gorham who had lots of
money will be brought here to testi-
fly before the coroners jury.
The officers now express great con-
fdence in the strength OF the case
against GRAHAM, and they say that
they are continually securing fresh
evidence.
1t has been learned that the micro
scopical tests applied to the stains on
the tan shoes which Deputy Sheriff
Plummer found in Graffam's room in
boarding house in Hopedale fail to
disclose any evidence of blood. The
stains We're made by paint. Whether
any blood stains have been found on
Graffams clothing is not publicly
known.
In his statement to the officers the
night of bis arrest, GRAHAM said he
worked in the dry dock at Portsmouth
from Dec till Jan. s. The officers
haye ascertained that man giving
his name as Ed. Milliken and be-
Iieved to be GRAHAM. worked in the
dry deck only one day, Dec. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
SEVENTEEN SESSION.
SENATE.

Augusta. January %, 1901.
Senate met according to adjournment
and was called TO order by the Presi-
dent.
Prayer By the Rev. Mr.. Miller Of
Hallowell.
journal read and approved.
Papers from the House disposed Of in
concurrence.
On motion by Mr.. Virgin of Cumber-
land-Bill. An act in relation to
domestic and foreign corporations
within this State and to provide for a
revenue therefrom which came from
the House referred to the Committee
on Taxation. was tabled to be printed
pending it's reference to the COM
mittee.
The following communication was re-
ceved from the State Treasurer:
Jan %. 1901.
To the President of the Senate and
Speaker OF the House of Repre-
sentatives:
Gentlemen:-Having been elected to
the Office of State Treasurer for the
current fiscal years of 1901 and 1902. I
have the honor to transmit herewith
my official bond for the consideration
and approval of the Legislature, in ac-
cordance with the constitution and
laws of the State
(signed) ORAMANDAL SMITH.
The same was referred to the Com
mittee on Financial Affairs.
Mr.. STAPLES of Knox-Mr. presi-
dent: ! notice that a bill. similar to
the one which I hold was introduced
into the House; and l beg you will in
|dulge me for few moments while /
explain the purport Of the bill We
have heard great deal said about
taxation. and about raising revenue
for the benefit of the distressed condi-
ton of our State Treasury: but | APP
prehend that no taxation that is not
equal is just taxation. ] believe that
every bit of property wherever stu
ated, of all kinds, should be taxed
equally.
We have in the saving banks and
trust companies of this State S73 900. 600
of money that is idle capital. | APP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
Sam Wau kee Released on Bail.

Boston. Jan. a9.-Sam Wau Kee, the
Boston Chinaman under arrest for
members of his race across the Sana-
dian border into Maine, was released.
on bail. today. The sum required was
raised among the Chinese of Boston.
His case will come up, Saturday, before
United States Commissioner Bradley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
$1,000 FIRE At DixFIELD.
Andrews Grocery and Odd Fellows BIocI
Swept Away-0nly $4,000 insurance.

DiXfield Me-, Jan. .9.-Fire which broke
out in a small building occupied by Philip
Andrew, a dealer in groceries here just
after midnight communicated to the odd
Fellows block, adjoining. and caused Il
loss of $1,000. The entire stock of Chas.
Stanley, general merchandise. on the first
floor of the Odd Fellows block, was de-
stroyed and the furnishings and regalia
in the halls above were badly damaged
The cause of the fire is not known. There
was only $1,000 insurance on the property
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
To Stop Jeffries- Rubin Fight.

Cincinnati. Jan. 29.-Slit to enjoin the
proposed JefYries- Rubin contest set for
Feb Is in this city was filed in the court
of common pleas. today. Applicat ton for
an injunction was not made at that time.
Judge HOLSTER will be asked several days
later to issue an injunction.
Ii is said tonight that the suit to en-
join the Saengerfest A. c. from conduct
ing the Jeffres Ruhlin contest will be
heard by Judge HOLSTER. Monday, Feb.
H. Notwithstanding the efforts that are
being made to prevent the fight, both
pugilists went about their work. today, as
ii the contest would surely take place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
Concord. n. H.. Becomes a Dry iowa.

Concord. n. H. Jan. 2J--In the midst Of
a legislative session and consequent I'M
usually heavy demands for refreshments,
the city of Concord is. tonight. dryer
than at any time for many years. Yes
terday and today, Mayor Harry G. Sar-
gent recently inaugurated issued his or
ders through the city marshal to the 81 :
loon keepers, druggists and hotel propri-
etors that no more liquor must be sold
contrary to law. His instructions have
been obeyed and the result is the uneX-
ampled drought in beverages that contain
even suspicion of alcohol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
KING EDWARD
And the Duke Of Cambridge
Visit London.
The People Cannot Refrain from
Cheering for His Majesty.
Extraordinary Precautions Taken 70 P,otcc,
Visiting Royalty al Fuasra!.

London, Jan 29.-King Edward ana
the Duke Of Cambridge arrived in + IN
doh at O'Clock, this afternoon. For
tne Hfst time since his accession the
hiiis Tram, today, was preceded 10y
n pilot engine. His Majesty was vocif-
erously cheered on his way to MARI
brongh house
Inc priVy council has ordered the
arcHDiShop oI Canterbury TO prepare a
special form or service, in c6nlncmora :
ton of the Queen, to he used in all
churches in the kingdom, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-30
PROBABLY SNOW.

Washington, Jan. 29.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday, New Eng
land: Cloudiness with SHOWS probable,
Wednesday,; winds becoming north
easterly, fresh to brisk on the coast.
Thursday, probably snow.