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The herald., 1896-08-12
Because War With Anne RIGA Is
Possible
OUR SYSTEM OF POLITICS
Good for Us But Hard on Spanish
Honor
Popular Sentiment In Spain Would Not Be
Satisfied With the Mere Suspen-
sion Of Diplomatic Relations
Associated Press Special Wire.

ASsoShateu tSSS SpcCidi Wie'
HAVANA, Aug. Lila Lucha has an
editorial this evening commenting upon
the opinion expressed by Senior Sagasta,
the Spanish liberal, in an interview,
that the cortes ought to vote financial
credits for the government, as he be-
lieved in he possibility of war between
the United States and Spain.
La Lucha says that it is naturk to
suppose, in view of affairs actually hap
pening, which are neither honorable
nor satisfactory, and which are even
humilating, that a moment may arise
when Spain will have to break off rela-
tions with the nation acting and con-
Quoting its affairs in such a manner and
availing itself of futile pretexts for so
doing. 1t is good system of politics,
the paper says, for Americans, but it is
unpleasant to Spain's interests and
sense of honor. A logical deduction
from the situation, the article says,
would be war between Spain and the
United States. Spain would not be con-
tent to withdraw her representative
from Washington as an act of protest
National pride would compel more ade-
quate measures or popular sentiment
would prove source of probable dam
ger to the highest institutions.
THE BUDGET ADOPTED.
MADRID. Aug. 1.-THE chamber of
deputies has adopted the ordinary bud
get as the outcome of the compromise
yesterday with the liberals concerning
the amendments for the renewal of the
tobacco monopoly upon which the prin-
1cipal opposition of the liberals was
based.
The herald., 1896-08-12
A Guilty Cashier

TACOMA, Aug. n.-W. G. Peters. for
merly cashier of the Columbia National
bank, which closed its doors last Octo-
Der. was this afternoon found guilty by
jury of falsifying the banks books
A verdict of guilty was brought in on
over thirty counts out of forty-four, the
jury disagreeing regarding the others.
The chief charge was that he directed
employees to raise figures denoting cash
on hand from 5000 to $50, 500. There were
other similar instances. Bail was fixed
at SO 600
The herald., 1896-08-12
lie Valley Rnad

FRESNO, Aug. IA meeting Of the
Fresno cmamber of commerce was held
this evening to cOnsP er the obstruc-
tions to the entrance Of the valley road
into the city because of exhorbitant
damages demanded by property owners
on g and Diana streets. The action of
the property ownex, and consequent loss
of reputation by the city was trongly
deprecated. Fulton G.. Berry was ap-
pointed to act with a representative of
the Hundred Thousand club as a commit
tee to confer with the property owners
and gring about a reasonable agree
ment of settlement if possible.
The herald., 1896-08-12
MEXICAN MATTERS
Fishy Stories Of British Aggression In the Sis,
ter RepubIie

CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. LIT is re-
ported that a British man-of-war has
seized the Mexican island of Clarion,
which belongs to the state of Colima,
and that there will be a coaling station
established there. The report is given
circumstantially in the newspapers, but
it is not yet confirmed. 1t Is also assert :
ed that the English have planned to seize
the islands of Revillagigo on the Pacific
coast In view of the present amicable
relations between Mexico and England,
and the maintenance of the Monroe
doctrine by the United States the report
appears Incredible, although affirmed in
the press.
A large number of Chinese residing on
the northern frontier have petitioned the
department of foreign relations to be
made Mexican citizens. as this will allow
them to pass freely into United States
territory.
The herald., 1896-08-12
ON THE ROCKS
A Steam Schooner Damaged but Escapes To.
tai Wreck

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.-THE
steam schooner Point Arena, bound
from this city to Mendocino, went on
the rocks at midnight near Point Reyes.
Captain Andrew Johnson, her master,
was on the bridge when she grounded.
He at once began to back her and in ten
minutes she was free of the rocks. A.,
soon as the vessel was loosened the
water began to rush in through hole in
her port bow. Captain johnson headed
for this city and came up under full
head of steam, the pumps being kept in
action all the while. BY the time she
reached the Mission street pier, where
she was docked. there was four feet of
water in her forward hold.
The herald., 1896-08-12
ITALIAN ANXIETY
Regarding the Position Of Foreigners in the
United States

ROME. Aug. 1.-THE Popolo Romano
recalling the lynching of italians at
New Orleans il 1891, and referring to
the lynching in that city of Italians on
Sunday las, urges the Italian govern
ment TO call the attention of the Euro
pean powers to the strange position of
foreigners in America and to promote
the collective action Of the powers. The
Don Chischiotte says that a repetition
of the horrible event obliges the Italian
government to demand satisfaction in
order TO prevent the authorities of their
countries from tolerating attacks upon
Italians
The herald., 1896-08-12
An Abandoned Wreck

MONTEREY, Aug. 11-For the first
time the stranded steamer St. Paul has
today looked as though she was a wreck
for all the ropes. tackles, spars. etc. were
removed and taken aboard the Santa
Cruz, the divers having given their
final report to the insurance inspector
and the steamer will be left to her fate.
Tomorrow work will be commenced on
the removed of the machinery. The loss
to Goodhall. Perkins & Company will be
between $50, 900 and $4,000.
The herald., 1896-08-12
Timers Excited

LEADVILLE, Colo, Aug. 1.-THE
latest developments in the strike situa-
tion here was the posting by 4. Y. Bohn,
manager of the Bohn mine, of a notice
stating that he was ready to start the
mine at the old rate Of wages, s.. 50 per
day. This action has created much ex-
citement among the miners and people
generally, all being anxious to know
what will be the result. The Bohn
mine was employing about seventy-five
men before the strike.
The herald., 1896-08-12
in Private prartsre

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. ia spec
ial to the Star says: Judge Henry w.
Scott of the Third Oklahoma judicial
district and member of the supreme
court of the territory, has resigned the
judgeship and formed law partnership
in New York city. For over two years i
hot fight has been waged against Judge
Scott. 1t is believed that Congressman
Bynum of Indiana will be appointed.
The herald., 1896-08-12
Delaware Justice

DOVER, Del, Aug. 11.-Chancellor
Nicholson has delivered his decision on
the habeas corpus proceedings brought
by the single tax advocates for their re-
lease from Jail. The chancellor decided
that in the case of w. c. Keenan,. the old
town alderman, Peter l.. Cooper erred
In placing the amount of fine and costs
The herald., 1896-08-12

4.
Running. six furlongs, purse 5000
Seaspray won, Howard second, Rose
Clark third. Time 1:141a.
FORT WAYNE RACES.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Aug. 11.-Sum-
mares:
2:2O trot, purse $4,000 (unfnished)--
Defby Princess won first, third and
fourth heats. Time 2:16, 2:1314, 2:12.
Bessie Wilton won second heat in 2:11H
and was second. Edmonia was third.
Three -year-old trot. $100O-Margara
won in straight heats. Time 2:15%
2:151a, 2:1712. Olive Wood second, Hap
py Bird third.
Three-ye year-old pace, $1000-Fairview
won in straight heats. Time 2:13a, 2:15,
2:16A. Lady Golden was second, and Joe
Ranley third.
A YANKEE WINNER.
LONDON, Aug. lion this, the sec
ond day of the birmingham August
meeting, Pierre Lorillard succeeded in
landing another first, his horse Draco
winning the Doddington stakes of $50
sovereigns for 2-year-olds from a fed
of seven starters.
The herald., 1896-08-12
The Only Cure

The humiliating condition in which the
standard-which Mr.. Mckinley is pledged
to maintain-is referred to by the New
York World in the following plain and hon.
est terms.
THE bankers hope to stop gold exports
by their action in turning in gold to the
treasury. Their course Is selishly wise as
would 1t be if our currency system were
such as to rid the treasury of its connection
with all such questions
Under the free coinage system the treas
ury was never put in such straits and
never will be again after free coinage Is
restored Democrat.
Company c, n. G.. c.. Seventh regiment
infantry, now encamped at Redondo. send
in their company yell as follows:
Waa-hoo- o-waa-hoo,
Rah-Zip-ree,
Co. G. In-fan-tree-
Warm Baa-bee.
The herald., 1896-08-12
Chronic Throat Trouble

Jno. "a Russell of Santa Barbara
writes that he has been cured of chronic
throat trouble by the use of Tip TOT
Cough Syrup. A gargle made of thil
remedy gives wonderful relief for SORE
throat or hoarseness. For singers anC
speakers Tip Top is indeed friend. tt
pleasant taste has been great feature
in it's popularity. Price 10 cents at al
drug stores.
The herald., 1896-08-12

vile and Sheriff Ayers of Logan county,
Colo, brought in E. A. Cochran, who is
charged by them with stealing bunch
of cattle from man named Rose in
Weld county, Colo. and possibly mur-
dering Rose. as he has not been seen
since the cattle were taken. Cochran is
said to be noted rustler
The herald., 1896-08-12

on the margin of the docket instead of in
the body thereof, and that his commit
ment was therefore defective and he
was discharged. In the other cases the
application for writ was denied and
the prisoners were remanded.
The herald., 1896-08-12
DibbIe's Examination Continued

The preliminary examination of Hor-
ace B. Dibble. on the charge of murder
ing j, f. Wallace, was set for yesterday
before Justice Morrison. Owing to the
fact that Henry T. Gage, defendants
attorney, was engaged in the superior
court the matter was again continued
and passed to be reset
The herald., 1896-08-12
Baggage Notice

By retaining your baggage checks un-
til you reach Los Angeles, and leaving
the same at our main office, 225 West
Second street, tel. main 40, you will save
10 cents on the delivery of each trunk.
Our rates .one trunk 3o cents, three
trunks ST. Bright Special Delivery
The herald., 1896-08-12

The warm weather in Paris increased the
consumption of water so much that house,
holders were asked to limit the consump-
ton of water as much as possible in their
9pm. and am. in order to avoid water
far ,ina
The herald., 1896-08-12
ON THE TRACK
Fayorites Beaten at WiIiows-ResuIts at Fort
Waync

WILLOWS, Aug. 11.-All three favor
| ties were bowled over this afternoon at
the race track The betting was ex
tremely lively and each race was hard
contest The results were as follows:
The herald., 1896-08-12
Eclinse PhntoqrrnhS

STOCKHOLM, Sweden. Aug. 1.-THE
eclipse of the sun was well observed at
Siskar and Nalberg at the extreme
north of Sweden.
The herald., 1896-08-12

of meeting the silver felons, and you
have never seemed satisfied since you
abandoned it to attempt show of rea-
soning with the sans cullottes.-Chat-
tanoora News
The herald., 1896-08-12
Some Serious Charges

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 11.-A special
to the News from Cheyenne, Wyo., says:
Stock Inspector ]. A. Elliott Of Platte
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-19
BRING OUT OLD GLORY.
Republicans Called on to Display Flags foI
Sound Money, Oct. 81.

Chicago, Oct. 1S.-The last day Of Oc-
tober will see more flags flying in this
country than ever was seen before. if
the following suggestion of Chairman
Hanna of the Republican national COM
mittee is fully carried out:
The American flag has been in the
political campaign the emblem or in
sigma of national honor It's influences
have been for great good in the cause
of good people. It's display in many
places has been potent in the advance
ment of the country's battle for the
maintenance of its honor at home and
abroad
|. therefore. suggest that on Satur-
day. Oct. u all who intend to vote on
Nov. 3. for the preservation of our ma
tional honor for sound money and the
advancement of our peoples interests
and general prosperity, display the ma
tional colors at their homes. their places
of business and wherever they may be
seen, in order that their purpose may
be known, and those who are undeter-
mined may the more periodically and
that Illinois would go for Bryan by
intelligently conclude how best to per
form their duties as citizens.
MARK HANNA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-19
SWlNDLERS CAUGHT.
Gigantic Lottery Scheme is Unearthed in the
City Of Chicago.

Chicago, Oct. ia gigantic SWindfins
scheme carried on in America for the las,
FIVE years is said to have been laid bar,
by the Chicago police. Seven men have
been arrested in connection with the
charges of fraud. They are: William
Benson, Philip Lautenschlager, James
Maskovitz. G.. H. Matte, r. J. Simpson
alias James Singer, r. S. Smales ane
Mayo Taylor.
The name under which the swindlers
are said to have operated is the Royai
Spanish Lottery company of America
which has been represented as a branct
of the concern of that name having its
base in Madrid, Spain. The police say il
has no connection whatever with the for.
eiSn concern.
The tickets which have been used wer.
printed in this country, and Sergean
Ettleson has in his possession batch OF
5000, which ne says were recently turned
out of a printing house in Evansville
Ind. These tickets We're to have been USED
in the drawings for this month.
Sergeant Etteson also has the books o.
the concern, which indicate that the re
ceipts must have netted the managers
not less than $4,000 month.
Lautenschlager is charged with being
the chief mover in the scheme. Tht
others arrested are said to be his agents
The detectives believe there are agen
cies of the concern located in every city
of prominence in the United States.
The charge against the prisoners Is
that they have been selling tickets to PEG
pie who have been led to understand
that they We're entitled to chances in tn.
drawings held in Madrid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-19

hat the component parts be Of certain
.hape and hardness. To find stone OF
l,i1y kind in Holland is like finding q FOUR
eafed clover, but Mrs. Tingley. It IS sald.
hired a conveyance and drove some ~
niles out of Amsterdam straight 10
pot where single stone was found. y
answered every requirement, ana VIII
ihortly be shipped to America.
On the whole the Crusaders have no
.eason to complain CT their reception IN
.urope. They have succeeded in arousing
f., considerable interest in theosophy, ana
| ire frequently the guests OF nopili1y.
Among others who have entertained
! hem are Charles Johnston. the famous
0rientalist, the Countess di Brazza, Lazy
Peterson and Al Raschid Bey. whose
wife is Sophia Won Bochlau. the well
snown writer of Il. ri:lan romance.
The largest quantity of champagne
ever auctioned off here was sold on We'd
aesday last 1t consisted of 2000 dozens,
md, according to the advertisements,
was sold by order of an eminent firm or
bankers in New York" having been
shipped back here from that city after
having been in warehouse since early IN
1894. The sales attracted buyers from all
parts of the kingdom, and low prices pre-
vailed, the average being $S.75 per dozen.
Mrs. Osmond Tearle, formerly Minnie
Conway, the actress. one time the wlfe
If Levy, the cornetist, is dead. She was
buried at Whitley on Tuesday last.
r. Lehman, the famous oarsman ana
captain of the Leander Rowing club,
says that nothing has been definitely set
tied regarding the proposition that he
should coach Harvard oarsmen.
John Hays Hammond, the American
engineer who was among the members OF
The johannesburg reform committee sen"
fenced to death and subsequently re-
.eased upon the payment of heavy fines,
has been obliged to postpone his VISIT to
the United States until after the meet
ing of his company, the De Beers mines,
which will take place in the middle Of
November. He left England Friday with
his wife for trip to the continent.
George Alexander will open his winter
season next Tuesday. resuming the run
If THE Prisoner of Zenda" New plays
oy Mr.. Pinero and Mr.. Carlton will follow
In November Mr.. Alexander will begin
Series of afternoon performances of
classic plays. The first of these will be
AS You Like 1t" followed by Henry w
and THE Tanning of the Shrew." Mr.
Alexander has gathered about him a
company that for strength and talent
is not usual in London in these days of
syndicate theaters.
Edward Terry IeCpcnS lis own theater
on Wedn-s Nv with Love In Idleness,'
the new thrce-act comedy by Louis n.
Parker anil l.: J. Goodman.
Mr.. AleXander's new venture at the
Royalty will start the last week in this
month. The new play is the adaptation
IF Peyeaus 'Systeme Ribadier."
Belasco's Don't Tell Her Husband"
will follow Mr.. Martin at the Comedy
whenever new piece is needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-19
JUMPED FOR LIFE.
George 7. stott Had Narrow Escape from
Burning Building at Dover.

Dover, n. H., Oct. 1S.-The residence of
George r. Stott on Court street in the
locality known as Mt. Pleasant, was de-
stroyed by fire at 8 80 o'clock Saturday
morning. Owing to the distance of the
city service, and the clogged condition
of the hydrant connected Herewith, the
department was unable to save any part
Of the property.
Mr.. Stott. who was alone in the house.
was awakened by crash of falling tim
beers, and, on opening his bedroom door,
was driven back by the smoke and
flames. He slept in the second story. and
was obliged to jump partially dressed
from a window to save his life. He saved
only a small amount of bedding and a
carpenters toolchest. The loss is $3OOO
insured for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-19
THE HIGHBINDERS
Laying Plans for a Reign Of
Terror in San Francisco.
officers Of the Four Companies In
Hiding to Save Their Lives.
HigAbinders Accuse Them Of Treacheu and
Embezziemcnt Of Funds.

Chicago, Oct. 1s--A special from San
Francisco says: The Highbinders of
the Chinese colony in this city, are
waiting for relaxation of police Wig
lance to inaugurate a reign of terror.
The Chinatown police squad have been
so largely increased of late that the
Highbinders are afraid to take openly
concerted action, but many murderous
plans are said to be on foot as a re-
suit Of the efforts Of Fung Yung Hang.
the Chinese consul to break up the
Zeyups, reputed to be the most lawless
and desperate of the Highbinders
tabals
The president and vice president of
the four companies comprising the
Ieyup Society are reported to be in
hiding, having learned that their death
warrants have been signed by the
Highbinders of their society, end as
sassins assigned to the work OF killing
the officers.
The Highbinders accuse their Off
Gals OF treachery in having signed a
treaty of peace with the officers of
opposing societies. pursuant to orders
from the Chinese minister at Washing
ton. The Highbnders charge their
president with embezziement Of Zeyup
funds.
The Chinese are furious at the con-
sui for the destruction of the High
binders rooms and josses. The Zeyups.
yesterday, obtained an injunction from
the superior court to prevent further
consular demolition"
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A GREAT CHANGE
In Political Situation,' All in
Favor Of Mckinley.
Politicians and Business Men Garry
Same Story to Canton.
Union Generals and Mr.. Mckinley Attend
Church in Snow Storm.

Canton, Ohio, Oct. 1S-Wben Mr.
Mckinley looked out of his window
this morning, he saw the first snow OF
today instead of yesterday. when there
were nearly $4,000 strangers in the city
Major Mckinley was beaming with
health and good humor, today. He had
thoroughly recovered from the fatigue
incident to the arduous labors of Sat
urday. He went to church, this morn
ing, and the veteran Union generals
went with him. He walked home from
church in the whirling snow under an
umbrella with Gen. Alger on one side
and Gen. O. O. Howard on the other.
The train bearing the Union generals
arrived early. this morning. The whole
party dined with Major Mckinley,
this evening. The generals leave for a
trip though western Ohio. in the morn
ing, a ftcr holding meeting here at 7.30,
Gen. Alger said, this evening: I'VE
have had enormous meeting every
where, have visited 2l0 towns and trav-
elled about 5000 miles. Major McKin-
ley will be elected, and his popular vote
will he surprisingly large"
Major Mckinley has heard a great
deal of encouraging news, today, and
it does not all come from politicians
l. A. Mccormack. passenger traffic
manager of the Big Four system, is
one of the most widely acquainted bus
mess men in the Central and border
Southern states. He said, today:
Il have talked with fully 100 well in
formed men representing all shades Of
political faith and thought, within
week. and have been over a consider
able portion of the country A great
change has taken place in public senti-
ment since the first of September in Ill
inois. Michigan. Kentucky. Iowa and
Minnesota.
II have taken pains to discuss the
situation with many workingmen In
many places. and / find the silver SEN
timent everywhere declining with sur
prising rapidty. The feeling that Nc
kinley is likely to win obtains in the
business world and the railroads are
feeling the evidence of returning con-
iidence in very considerably increased
freight and passenger traffic"
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srlLl AZ LARGE.
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What did you do with Mr. Calrs
harness?'
1T was on the head scaffold the last
time ! saw it.
do you say that Mrs. Nelson ever
went over into West Pittsfield with her
husband and you and, standing in the
bushes beside the road Shrek and
scream for help. cry murder and such
like with the intention OF frightening
the people out while you and her hus-
band went through a hen house,"
II tell you she never went with us
anywhere. | never went over into
West Pittsfeld during all the time |
was at Nelson's"
Young Kelley says he is q years old
was born down South, just where he
does not know. He got acquainted with
Nelson. last spring, while he was at
work peddling fish for Pittsfield man
named Cooper. and that he went to
work for Nelson on Cooper's recon-
mendation.
Mr.. Mandell Goodrich Of Canaan was
in the place. SATURDAY, and he told
Sherih Viles and the Journal man that
about 2. after the latter had come away
the night before, Nelson came down the
road with his team and called on Good
rich
During his visit he told Goodrich what
he thought of him for complaining of
him and Goodrich. also said that Mel
son road back and forth in the road
making lot of talk for some time.
Deputy Sheriff McNally was in town
also, yesterday. He feels very badly
about Nelson's escape. and does not
think the reporter has used him right.
When told that Nelson had been about
home, Saturday night, McNally said
that he thought he would be able to get
him soon.