davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

s. C. Wilmington was called. Resi-
dence. Buckfield. Deputy sheriff.
Was called to East Sumner station or
the 3rd of April, in connection with the
death of Eugene Bryant. Reached East
Sumner about 1:50. Found Henry L.
Harrington at E. P. Russell's store II
Eaat Sumner. Asked him what was the
matter. He said, "I've shot . man II
self. f.defence." asked If it killed him
Said he didn't know, he saw blood spur'
and turned and ran.
Harrington said his son put him IN
charge Of the camp, and Bryant came II
and tried to run It, and he shot him. He
seemed excited, and cried some.
went to the camp. Saw Eugene
Bryant lying on the floor, his body
lengthwise Of the camp, his feet towaro
the door, dead. Had revolver In hit
left hand. In the camp were chairs,
table, hunks, bedding, and some othel
things. A shot gun stood against the
shelf on the south side of the camp.
The gun, a twelve gauge shot gun
was here introduced and identified al
the one found in the camp.
What further statement did Mr.. Far
rington make to you regarding the
shooting?
After / arrested him, the same day,
took him over to the railroad station
and talked with him. Finally | asked
him how he loaded his gun. He said
"My gun was loaded and stood outside
the door, where I had it to shoot heI
hawks which had been stealing my
chickens"
Cross examination by Mr.. Dye
brought out little that was new. Mr.
wilmington didn't recall that Harrington
said Bryant pulled revolver on him
but wouldn't say that he didn't say 80.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30
The Kidneys

When they ore weak. tor.
pid. or stasnant. the whole
system suffers. Don't neg
lect them at this time, but
heed the warning Of the
aching back, the bloated
face, the sallow complexion. }.
The urinary Disorder and
begin treatmentat once with
Hood'sSarsaparina
whichcont.ains [, be best and
odfest. curative substmces. ).
For tsseimoaials g rsn2kable eWsl
oona tpe Book on l0ansyss No. q
ck 8oo1 CO.. 1oWeos Hoa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED " THE PLOw."

on practical agricultural topics
is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY D.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30
Henry L. harrington Guilty.
SUCH is THE VERDICT IN THE MAN.
SLAUGHTER CASE.

The revolver was produced, and the
witness showed the position of it as II
was found on the floor In Bryant's left
hand.
On redirect a gray extension case was
introduced, which the witness said he
brought into the camp from behind q
stump, the next day. This contained
three quarts of whiskey and bottle OF
port wine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

County Atturney Barnes began his
opening of the case at 4:30 in substance
somewhat as follows:
Eugene Bryant was found dead on the
floor of the Record & Larry camp In Hart
ford on the 3rd of last April. 1t will be
shown that Henry L. harrington soor
after stated that he killed Eugene Bry
ant. in spite of that fact, it is incum'
bent upon the state to prove to you tha,
he did kill him.
There were no eye-witnesses to the act,
and our investigation Of the case must
depend largely upon circumstantial EVIL
dence. Mr.. Barnes discussed the value
of this kind of evidence, as being some
times worth more than the testimony ol
eye-witnesses.
It having been stated by Mr.. Earring
ton that he killed Eugeue Bryant, ouI
next inquiry is whether it was justifiable
homicide OF killing in self-defence.
You and regret that We are called
upon to do this duty. That an old man,
who has worn the blue and marched
under the old flag, should be charged
with this crime is something that We
deeply regret. ask of you that regard.
less Of sentiment or sympathy, you give
all the evidence its due weight.
Two plans were placed on the board
one of portion of the town OF Hartford
including a part Of East Sumner village
and the Record & Larry camp. situated
about quarter of mile from East Sum
ner, in the woods. The other was plar
of the Record & Larry camp. These were
explained by the county attorney, and
he then called the witnesses without
going into the details of the evidence
Sixteen witnesses were sworn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

The trial Of Henry l.. harrington oi
Hartford for manslaughter In causing
the death of Eugene Bryant on the Bird
day of April, 1905, was begun in the
Supreme Judicial Court at South Paris
last Monday afternoon.
As "a jury had to be drawn, there was
a wait of about an hour for the jury to
come in and return verdict In the pre-.
ceding case, 80 that the whole list might
be available to draw from.
During the wait harrington, the re-
spondent, was brought In and placed In
the dock. He is "a years of age, rather
under the average size, and not at oil
vicious in appearance. He was neatly
dressed, and q Grand Army button was
In evidence in his lapel.
About 4 o'clock the jury in the pre-
cedipg case reported, and the drawing
of jury for the harrington case pro-
ceeded with the following results:
Lewis L. Glover of Rumford. Ac.
cepted.
Joseph E. Farnham of Lowell. Ac.
cepted.
Albert Bennett of Gilead. Accepted.
Charles w. Walker of Canton. Ac.
cepted.
Fred Il. johnson of Waterford. Chal,
lenged by the state.
Henry G. Shaw of Buckfield. Chal.
lenged by the defence.
Edward A. Thoms of Denmark. Ac.
cepted.
Elmer E. Demeritt of Peru. Accepted,
w. L. Libby of Paris. Excused.
Levi N. Bartlett of Bethel. Accepted.
John II. Weeks of Porter. Accepted
Melvin Holman of Dixfield. Accepted.
Wilbur E. Libby of Sweden. Chal'
lenged by the defence.
Carl c. Dudley of Woodstock. Ac-
cepted.
A. B. Frost of Newry. Excused.
Nathaniel F. Brown of Bethel. Ac-
cepted. :,
William P. Hayford of Hartford.
Challenged by the defence.
Herbert Ring of Greenwood. Ac-
cepted.
Lewis L. Glover was then challenged
by the state.
Mathew Il. Elliott of Andover was
sworn in place of Mr.. Glover.
Nathaniel F. Brown was appointed
foreman by the court.
County Attorney Charles P. Barnes of
Norway conducted the case for the state,
and Frederick R. Dyer of Buckfield for
the defence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30
TO BE MORE FOREST PLANTING.

There are two things which during
the past fifty years have Affected New
England agriculture more than all
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

Joseph Cary of East Sumner testified
that in the forenoon of April Sd he was
loading box car at the station. Saw
Harrington in the forenoon, and again
about o'clock. At the latter time ne
said, "Come with me. I've done it,
I said, "Done whst?" He said, "I've
killed Gene Bryant. Did it in self.de.
fence. Took the old shot gum" Said
he wanted me to go over with him to
give himself up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

Arthur Jordan of Hartford had always
known Eugene Bryant. He was rather
quiet dispositioned man. When un-
der the influence of liquor he was silly
and talkative. He was right-handed.
Have seen him shoot with revolver.
Cross. examined: Eugene Bryant was
my uncle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

Joseph II. Dearborn of Hartford lived
about mile from the Bryant camp.
Have known him for years, and have
never seen him work otherwise than az
a right handed man.
Saw him fire revolver in his right
hand last January.
Saw Bryant at my house the Sunday
before he was shot. Saw his revolver.
He held it up, and | could see four bull
let's sticking up, and one chamber where
there wasn't any bullet.
ross.examined: Mr.. Bryant was at
my house frequently. l should say that
was his grip. l know he was right-hand-
ed only by observation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

James E. Irish of Hartford had known
Eugene Bryant for ten years. His camp
was on my land. He worked for me
more or less. He was right-handed.
Witness stated that in his judgment
the extension case was Bryant's.
On cross examination witness stated
that he had heard about Bryant's ability
to use his left hand. Also that he was
inclined to take offence easily.
On redirect witness stated that he
never felt any fear of Bryant.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10
RUSHING WORK ON
The FA|RM0NT.
First Two Floors of the Big
Hotel Will Be Ready for
Guests Early in December
PLAN ANOTHER STORY

The Fairmont Hotel will be formally
thrown open to the public during the
first week of December. Herbert E.
Law, one of the fnanciers of the great
hostelry and q man who believes in
the rapid rebuilding of the city. is
authority for this statement Regard
ing the opening of the hotel Mr.. Law
says:
The first two floors of the Fairmont
will be ready for occupancy the first
week in December. We have been
rushing work on the building and our
contractors announced to US the other
day that they would have $50 rooms
besides the grill room, lounging and
smoking rooms and buffet, ready by the
time mentioned. Therefore, / am ready
to say that we will make good our
promise.
I'VE contemplate several changes in
the Hotel the most important of which
is the addition of another story. Since
Miss Morgan, the California architect
took charge or the building, some time
ago, we decided upon this. We be-
lieve this change will be a beneficial
one and will add much to the beauty
and income of the hotel.
Our contractors have agreed to have
an additional story ready for occu-
pancy every three weeks after the first
two floors are ready. An additional
force of men has been put to work on
the hotel. and the contractors intend
to live up to their contract. though 1t
will mean a great strain on their re-
sources.
I'VE also contemplate many changes
on the mezzanine floor. Miss Morgan
has drawn up plans FOR another grill
room and dining room here.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

Mrs. 9. F. Nutting, Miss G. F. Nutting,
mrs. J. Blumstanee, J. E. Meader. NJ P.
hrlstovich, George Kristovich; Oakland
W: D. Ford, Howard D. McCreary.
9. w. Bolles, Mrs. E. st. Clair Con-
stance Givens, Edyth Morley, N. J.
Harrigan; other points-Joseph Copsey,
Numa Forina, Mrs. A. B. Rhoads, Mrs.
Schofield, p. Kelly. Horace A. Downs.
J. X Dunphy and family. Mrs. w. r.
Aaryey, w. J. Nolan and family. Theo
Bucher W E. Crossman. c. f. Pyle.
Mrs. 7. c. Snider. Mrs. NJ. Brgman,
Mrs. NJ z. Colt. Mrs. NJ. P. Miller. Mrs
Williams and wife. c. H. Bunker. H. H.
bunker. P. j. Horan. Miss Pauline
Crossman. j. Z. McMahan. A F. Lea,
w: c. Little. Arthur Little. Mrs. r.
Schaffer, Samuel Gates, Emery Gates.
L. P. st. Clair, Mrs. C. NJ. French. Mrs.
E. /. Stewart Miss Juanita Stewart.
SElGLER SPRINGS: San Francisco
Joseph Meader, Edward Rittan, s. P.
Clyfroul and wife. Archie Cargo. ]. E.
McMahan, Leo Curtis BERTHE Behan,
Alexander Hughes. Thomas Crauley,
Miss E. ]. Jones, Frank Ross, Frank
Agures and family, Alice Billyare, Miss
Grace F. Nutting, Mrs. Fred T. Nut
ting, H. Hansen, G. Copsey. E. Hayes,
English and wife, Miss Ada L. Devlin,
Miss Ida REEVES: Oakland-John Mar
covich. c. II. Spencer. wife and clald.
Mrs. c. f. Brand. Miss G. Brand. I'D
ward +. Sealy. Miss Ida Silica, Miss
Tony Cleacak, Miss Vina Leayy, Mrs.
Jules Leavy, Professor Fowler and
wife, Mrs. Jane Brown; Sacramento
Mrs F, Snyder, George L. Neal, Mrs.
IDA +. Neal
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

the Ina Coolbrith fund. in which the
latter club is SO deeply interested
There is cause for rejoicing among
the suffragists over the recent article
which explains the hold that suffrage
is gaining in the Middle West:
The Republicans of Illinois have
nominated Mrs Carrie A. Alexander rs
one of the trustees of the State Uni
versity. The Democrats of the same
State have nominated Clara P. Bour-
land for the same position. The Dem
ocrats have nominated Miss Caroline
Grote for State superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction. Her nomination
aroused greater enthusiasm in the
convention than that OF any other can
didate. When called upon for a speech
the band played Good Morning, Car
rie," and the convention went wild
She made the most 6ignified and sem
sible speech of the session.
The Bay View Reading Club of Oak
land inaugurated the season with a
luncheon at the Piedmont Club houss
on Thursday twelve guests being
present. AS the club is to make
study of English history and literature
this season each member gave an ap-
propriate talk on some famous woman
OF England, and quotations were given
from English authors and poets.
The Shakespeare conundrums formed
an interesting and amusing diversion
between courses.
Mrs. c. F. Osgood will be hostess at
the meeting on September 49,
Mrs D. Hildebrand has been elected
president and Mrs. O. B. Caldwell
financial secretary.
The members of the club are: Mrs
j. H. Bills. Mrs G. ". Blackburn, Miss
F. Burroughs, Mrs. o. B. Caldwell, Mrs
]. NJ. Davis, Mrs. P. H. Fowler, Mrs
R. B. Gaylord. Mrs. D. Hildebrand
Mrs. ]. r. MacGregor. Mrs. r. w
Neighbor. Mrs. c. F. osgood and Mrs
L. H. Sly.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10
FouR SIGMA PMS ENGAGED.

The Sigma Phi Club held reunion
at the home of Miss Jessie Townes,
140S Post street. on Saturday after
noon. Members Of the club from
various parts of the State were pres
ert A luncheon was served, after
which the announcement was made of
the engagement of four of the young
ladies present. Toasts were offered
to the four fortunate girls, and then
the club gave a hearty vote OF thanks
to Miss Townes for her hospitable re-
ception.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10
SHOOTS WIFE AND HER LOVER
AND THEN KILLS HIMSELF
Plumber, Mad With jealousy, Chases
Errins Pair Through Streets
ana slays Them.

EAU CLAIR. wis, Sept. s.-Throush
a throng of Saturday night shoppers
on the principal East Side street last
night, Bert Tandler. a plumber, aged
"a. firing as he ran, chased his wife
and Milton johnson, a FACTORY employe.
through the crowd. past the city build
ing and around a corner to the front
of a leading hotel. where the two
fugitives fell dead. each pierced by two
bullets. The pursuer tnen held OF the
crowd and shot himself, dying almost
instantly Tandler believed that JehH-
son had interfered in his domestic az
fairs.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10
RIFLE TOURNEY Esps TO-DAY

SEA GIRT. N. j.. Sept. s.--With about
200 competitors to participate in the
finish. the national rife match will be
completed tomorrow. The firing will
be at the 500 and 1000 yard ranges.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10
NAVAL MILITIA AT SANTA CRUZ.

SANTA CRUZ. Sept 9.--The training
ship Alert arrived last night with the
Fifth and Second divisions and engineer
division Of the Naval Militia, Captain
Bauer in command. This morning the
Santa Cruz division, Lieutenant Morey
in command. went aboard to remain
until the departure of the vessel Mon
day evening.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10
Events Scheduled for Near Future Promise
Gay Times for the City's Social Set
Week. Of Quiet to Be Followed BY
Days Of Merry Making.

me quetest week OF the socially Immediately follow
ing the he has passed. but with the garments strike society
wall go on gy number Of
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10
rmperinl watchman,. cIock..

Louis Weule Co, agents. 106 Steuart
st-Watches. clocks, chronometers,
nautical instruments, u. s. Govt charts
and maps.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

ton of the privilege of joining the
Spinners in assisting in establishing
the Ina Coolbrith fund. in which the
latter club is 50 deeply interested.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

Miss Mary c. Carrick, the clever
young pianist from this city, accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. Martin A.
Csrrick. is at present in Berlin, where
her next European concert takes place
on October so. Martin II. Carrick and
his son. VIII A. Carrick, are again
at their residence. 1853 Fell street, after
several months tour OF Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

Mrs L A Ebert. Miss n. Alice
schroth. Miss Florence G. Schroth Miss
Mildred Hartter. Mrs. H H Young and
Mrs 7. c. B. Hebbard are spending a
few weeks at Glenwood Hotel in the
Santa Cruz Mountains.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

Mrs. J. P Jackson contemplates
trip TO her old home in Kentucky abou
the middle Of this month. She vii
be gone indefinitely
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

Or. and Mrs arthur E. Scammen. who
have made an extensive trip through
Southern California ana Arizona have
returned to their home in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

The Cap and Bells Club, of which,
Mrs. Squire varick Mooney is the pres
ident will hold meeting on Thurs
day. September Is, at the West Side
Christian Church. on Bush street, near
Devisadero.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

At the meeting of the Ebell Club of
Oakland held last week the club ex-
pressed very charmingly the apprecia-
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

The Association of Pioneer Women
of California held its regular meeting
on Friday afternoon at the home of
TIrs Mcintyre. at 10 Bartlett street, and
transacted much business the most inn
portant being the nomination of officers
for the coming year. the election taxi
ing place on the hrst Friday in Octo-
ber The following ticket was nomi-
mated: Mrs. Mark Whitcomb. presi-
dent; Mrs. Pendergast, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs Klienklauf second vice pres
ident Mrs Pollock, secretary; Mrs. Nc
Cormick, treasurer, for the sixth year
in succession.
Mrs Hodgkins. one of the members,
told some amusing stories, reminis-
cences of her late husband. who was
well known to all pioneers as Chips
1t was decided to postpone indefinitely
the picnic which was to have taken
place on Monday next in celebration of
Admission day The association has
decided to hold its meetings after this
in the parlors Of the Second Unitarian
Church at Twentieth and Capp streets
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

Nr. and Mrs. David Michael announce
the engagement Of their daughter, Miss
Belle Michael. to Henry Green. They
VIII be at home Sunday, September 16.
from 10 ?. m, at 756 Golden Gate
avenue
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs J. 3. Ephraim wish to
inform their friends that they are now
residing at SIS Ashbury street, apart
ment 4.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10

Mrs. Clara Hirschfeld announces the
engagement OF her daughter Nettie. to
Dave Gronosky. They received their
friends sunday afternon. September 9,
AT 623 Devisadero street
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-22
MISSoURIANS "KICK" ALSO.

There Is some discord In the Mis-
souri, Democracy also in connection
with the Bryan reception III New
York 1t arises from the fact mat
Senator William j. Stone Is pfomi-
nently identified with the reception
committee. Mr. Bryan's objection 10
Mr. Sullivan as a leader of the party
is that he is a member Of corpor'
aticn seeking franchises. That Is me
sole objection raised by him In ms
utterance just before his departure
for home at Gibraltar Monday. when
he said: Organization leaders can
not serve the Democratic party while
they are personally interested In iran
chise holdSng1 corporations Parry
leadership for the benefit OF the peo'
pie is not possible while the leader Is
eeeking franchises from the national
or state legislatures.
The objection is strong one ana
must meet the approval of Democrats
generally. although the other that Mr..
sullivan and his colleagues ruled the
convention of 1904 with a high hand
Is also good
But the Missouri Democrats have q
much stronger reason for dissatistac
tion with Senator Stone as a leader.
and they can not understand why Mr.
Bryan accepts Senator Stone without
protest II open connection with a
franchise holding corporation disqnaf
ifie3 Sullivan why does not the IN
famous deal with the Baking Powder
trust made by Stone disqualify him,
Stone did about as dirty a piece Of
work as any public man ever did.
For a fee of $4,000 paid to him as
an attorney" he fastened the trust
upon the state of Missouri by act of
the legislature, while openly po;iag
as the enemy Of the trust and the
friend of the people. A more wanton
betrayal Of the people for fee and
a more cruel rape Of party principle
IS not recorded and Mr.. Bryan can not
permit Il to pass entirely
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-22
JOHN D. GOT WARM
While Waiting, Just Like Ordinary
Folks for His Turn at the Office
of His Dentist.

Cleveland. Ohio. Aug. 21.-John D.
Rockefeller's cholera morbus attack
has passed away and he was able 10
come down town today This was th5
first time in three days that he has
ventured out of the house. He found
the heat oppressive ana was driven
back home faster than he has ever
ridden in an automobile.
He had an engagement with his
dentist. but finding him occupied he
took chair beside the cigar stand in
the corridor Of the big building and
for half an hour watched the passing
throng and mopped the perspiration
from his face. Although hundreds OF
people recognized him only two spoke
to him.
The oil king sat there until word
finally came that the dentist would be
unable TO see him that day Then
buying a handful Of cigars for the
servants. MIR Rockefeller climbed into
his car
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-22
PROSPERITY OF THE'
Concluded From First Page.)

next year The rate bill Is not fear
ed, If properly administered, wholly
apart from political and partisan con
sideratons. Under fair and proper ad-
ministration, as II Is believed will be
the case, the law will it Is conceded
even by railroad men, correct abuses
and result in good to the railroads
as well as to the public.
Large exports of both meat and
lard prove that no appreciable injury
to the packing industry resulted from
the public agitation growing out or
certain charges, which from careful,
non-partisan investigation, We're not
sustained The volume of business
Is now somewhat above normal, and
the industry appears never to have
been upon a sonnder or more prosper
Gus basis.
Every line of industry shows large
volume, with increasing activity;
prosperity Is general, and no where
are they any signs of its discontinue
ance. Evidence is not lacking. how
ever. that the conservative element,
the leading bankers in the
large cities, realize that such nnpre-
cedented prosperity cannot be ex-
pected to continue indefinitely; that
further expansion of credits and vol
ume of business, as well as personal
extravaganza. should be checked.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-22
THE DEMOCRATS AT PEORIA.

BY a vote of nearly two to one
1000 to 570b the Democracy OF llll'
nois in convention assembled al Pc.
oria with honest Judge Boggs in the
chair, refused to require the resigna'
tion OF Mr.. Sullivan as nasional com
mitteeman from Illinois, as demand
ed by Mr.. Bryan, yet 1t unanimously
and enthusiastically endorsed MT
BRYAN for the presidency. The story
il told In the dispatches elsewhere in
this paper, and it is an interesting
story. II is not altogether such a
story as Democrats who love the party
and what II stands for would ike -
road for there is rather too much In
itlihat marks a state of discord in me
ranks; but what discord there is can
not be said To have a widespread or
lasting influence Certainly 1t can
not go outside the state and should
have but little effect here. In voting
down, by an overwhelming majority
the resolution demanding the reslg
nation of Mr.. Sullivan, the convention
merely refused to take cogniZance OF
a matter with which, as a matte OF
fact 1t had nothing to do; for Mr. SUN.
van holds his credentials as national
committeeman from higher author
ity than either Mr.. Bryan or the state
Democratic convention of Illinois
and this can be admitted and claimed
for him without endorsing all that he
and his associates did in the state con
yention of two years ago.
In SO far as the action Of the con
vention concers Mr. Bryan II seems
clear that the Democrats Of Illinois
are of one mind regarding his higl
qualities as the party candidate TO
president: but they refuse to admi
that he may assume the attitude OF
dictator in a matter that does no
concern him personally and that tn
party must be permitted to settle II
its own way and at its own time.