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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25
Not Z Happy Christmas for Spain.

This is not a happy Christmas for
appreciate her condition, notwithstand
ing Secretary Olney and President
Cleveland have FASTENED to relieve her
feelings and Congress has adjourned
until after the holidays. She has re-
Gently been meeting with reverses in
the Philippine islands and unless she
takes there some of the troops she now
has in Cuba she is in fair way to lose
them, for Japan stands ready to seize
the islands, which she has long
coveted.
In Cuba recent reports indicate re-
verses for Spain. The Cubans are in
furiated over the killing of Maceo,
which there is little reason now to
doubt was effected by the grossest
treachery. Gen. Gomez has ordered
the sugar planters to stop work under
penalty of having their costly machin
cry destroyed if they do not obey.
"cycI, bt1IiS uIdDtt " pIotcCt Inc
planters, has done the only thing pos
sible and maintain show of authority
i'm the matter. duplicate the order of
Gomez. Thus is shut off the chief
source of Spanish revenue in Cuba.
According to the figures published by
the Spaniards. themselves, they have
already expended about $500 000, 900 in
the prosecution of the war, while the
revenues from the island have been
less than 100000. 1000. The general debt
Of the island is $425. OOO. 900. more than it
can ever pay. at least under such man.
agement as it has had.
Recent disturbances in Spain indi-
cate a condition ripe for revolt The
MINISTRY cannot remain in power much
longer without some success for Span
ish arms. Surely not a merry Christ
mas for the remorseless Spaniard and
it is little wonder he vents his frenzy
In applying the epithets, towards and
thieves to Americans who are not
plying him much in the midst of the
trouble he so richly deserves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25
Cases Not in Point Upon the Cuban Question
{ New York SUM

1t is announced from Indianapolis that
Mr.. William II. II. Miller. who was At
torney general under President Harrison
has declared that Secretary Olney is right
in his view that the executive alone can
deal with the question of recognizing Gu
ban independence.
AS authority for this position the former
Acknowledgement cites the case Of Will
lamS VS.. the Suffolk Insurance Company.
which was tried before Judge Story in the
circuit court of the United States, at
Boston. in 1888. and subsequently went to
the supreme court at Washington.
Judge Story's decision is reported in the
third volume of Charles Summers reports
of cases determined in the First Federal
Circuit. At that time a controversy ex-
listed. which it was material for the court
to consider. between Buenos Ayres and
the United States in respect to the Falk-
land islands. The government of Buenos
Ayres cOntended that the Falkland is
lands We're within its dominions. and that
it had the right to regulate the seal fish
cry there. while the government of the
United States disputed its claim in both
respects.
lin this state of the diplomacy between
the two countries" the question.as stated
by Judge Story. was whether the court
could properly re-examine and decide in
its judicial capacity the claims and pre-
tensions of the two governments. He an
swcred the question in these words:
My Judgment is that this court possess
es no such authority; and that 1t is bound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

The socialists. who hoped to share in
late William Morris. who by the way.
was an avowed advocate of the COM
ed. That quarter of a million dollars
went to the relatives of the deceased.
lives. have done more for communities
with their wealth than did Robert
Morris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

In some things the Japanese point of
view is very different from that of
other countries. The track of the
Kama Kura railway is not fenced in.
and crossings rarely have gates. A
boy carrying a child on his back stray
ing on the line was recently knocked
down by an engine. and both boy and
the child were killed. Thereupon the
railway company prosecuted the father
for allowing his children to trespass,
and he was fined ten years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

One of the recently elected deputies
OF the French chamber is DR. Grener,
pronounced Mussulman, who intends
to wear his turban in the chamber.
There is some chagrin over his election
but he is n very able man, highly edu-
Gated and a Skilful debatcr He is Il
physician. never refuses consultations
never takes a fee. and gives largely 10
charities. He advocates free marriage
and polygamy, and practises' all the
Mussulman rites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

When it was proposed to annex Ha-
wall those objecting protested that it
would be grievOus wrong to the poor
natives. The attention of these phil
anthropic persons is respectfully called
to the latest report respecting the anti
annexation league that is being formed
in Hawaii. 1t is not promoted by the
natives, indeed they appear to have
nothing to do with it, On the con-
trary rich planters who want to employ
contract c0olie labor are the agitators
of anti-annexation and promoters of a
ruling aristocracy. The anti-annexa-
| tionists are not the natives nor are they
Those who believe the country, which
| is and has for many years virtually
been under the protectorate of the Uni
ted States. should be governed accord
ling to American ideas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

What shall be thought of the courage
of those kentuckians who torture Il
negro to death. on the supposition that
he is guilty of crime. and brutally mall
treat innocent members of his race be-
having done this send out stories
to the effect that there is to be an up
rising of blacks, as an excuse for their
1avilfr\ro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

1t may serve to pass away the time
this oft repeated declaration that
these who believe Uncle sam should
put a stop to useless slaughter
would not fight if war should come
But how many of these self-styled
conservatives and railers at lingo
ism would hasten to shoulder mus
ket and enter the ranks?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

The inaugural ball will not be held
ing hut the dancing Racchane still
holds forth in the new Boston public
library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

Tammany is still unwilling to help
Hill down off the fence by supporting
his candidacy for return to the Senate.
a support that would only be an
empty compliment But Hill once
headed fororn hope in that state and
fought bravely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

Ii Hung Chang is reported to con.
template the writing OF a book on
America. 1t will probably consist Of
questions and answers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25
Hartford COurant.)

The talk about danger to the peoples
liberties" in the proposed slight increase
of the regular army is the most contempt
tible stuff and nonsense. The working
mems societies should hiss from their
platforms the cheap demagOgueS who in
suit their intelligence with it. What's the
good of mounting modern guns along our
seacoast if we haven't the artillerymen
to man them?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

An Augusta gentlemans birthday
anniversary occurred few days ago
and that morning ne found bright
five dollar gold piece, a gift from his
wife. by his breakfast plate. OF course
he was delighted and the dear little
woman opposite noticed ii. her eyes
frightened and the little economies
whereby she had managed to save the
coin lost all their unpleasant features
Glom her point of view at that particu-
ar moment. But at noon she remarked
that she must have some money for
Christmas presents. How much?'
We'll. $40 will do" "All right" re-
sponded her heartless spouse as he
fingered out the five dollar gold piece
from one pocket and a five dollar bill
from another. This being true story
with the suspicion of a moral some
where about it. it will do for Christmas
or most any other time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

He's armed without that's innocent
within" wrote Pope. But it does not
follow that he's innocent within who's
armed without. else Mate Bran should
be Immediately acquitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

Have you done what you could for
the poor? If not there's Still oppOr-
tunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

II is evident that President Clevc-
land not only has Congress ION his
hands," but is in fair way to have
it on his neck as Well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

The husband who gets a box of CT
gars from his wife this Christmas will
await New Years to swear
off smoking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

II the new American dictionary is to
contain all the college slang. it bids
fair to be more voluminous than the
Encyclopedia BRITANNICA,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

No notice whatever win b taken Of UNI
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BIZ HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and Advertisements to
BCRLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

What has Gen. Campos to say on the
outlook? He could give Spain points if
she would but listen to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25
More Curative Power

Is contained in bottle of Hoods Sar-
saparilla than in any other similar
preparation. 1t costs the proprietor
and manufacturer more. 1t costs the
jobber more and it is worth more to
the consumer. 1t has a record of cures
unknown to any other preparation. 1t
is the best to buy because it is the One
True Blood Purifier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25
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Christmas Everywhere.

Everywhere, everywhere. Christmas to-
night
Christmas in lands Of the fir tree and
pine.
Christmas in lands OF the palm tree and
vine.
Christmas where snow peaks stand sol
cInn ana white.
Christmas where cornlelds lie sunny ana
bright,
Christmas whore children are hopeful
and gay.
christmas where old men are patient and
gray.
Christmas whore peace like a dove in his
Hight
Broods DER brave men in the thick OF the
Everywhere. everywhere. Christmas to-
night,
For the Christ Child who comes is the
Master of all:
No palace too great and no cottage too
small.
Phillips Brooks.
Merry Christmas and many of them
Was the stocking big enough, or did
You hang a sock?
What delightful climate, just cool
ami crisp. you have in Maine" said
Santa Claus blowing on his fingers.
Then he added he wished Maine had
some of the snow that nearly drifted
him in down Massachusetts way.
What with the frebug maniac at
large, the big burglary ana the propo-
sition to change the city charter
Portland scarcely gets the peace on
earth part of il.
1t isn't quite clear why the proposed
amendments to Portland's city charter
provide for electing the school COM
lnttee on a general ticket and the
overseers of the poor on ward tickets.
The Portland woman who believes in
taking what comes her way accepted
the offer of a Portland dealer to take
home a large Christmas tree if she
would carry it. She accepted the con-
ditions. shouldered the tree and the
last that was seen OF her she was
walking down Congress street with her
prize.
There are two lucky men in Auburn.
one who lost a valuable watch and lat
er recovered it at a local jewelry store,
and the man who found the watch and
left ii at the store as his own to he re-
paired. The good luck of the first is
obvious; that of the second lies in the
fact that the police did not learn of the
affair in time to be at the store when
he called to claim the watch after it
had been repaired.
A small Portland boy. with an inves-
tigating turn of mind. recently exper-
imented with a box of morphine pills.
eating the entire lot. Thanks to an
emetic he still lives to tell Of the feat.
Spearing frost fish is now popular
occupation with frequenters of the
Saco river front.
A we'll known Biddeford French mu-
sican ordered Christmas tree for his
own use from a farmer few days ago.
year, so this time he admonished him
to bring a larger one. Sure enough,
when it was delivered it took two men
to lift it and the laugh is on the mu
sician, who. however. intends to turn
it by getting his Wine wood out of
the stick. hay
ICES.
A Portland ant has a cylinder
lte1y
stove .&s billf 5 been in constant use
for 2meetin; md during that time only
". The = has been laid out on it for
oil on ttThere would be narrow
n in the stove business if all of
thei. wore like that.
A story comes from town not a
thousand miles from Bar Harbor that
equals the celebrated note story of
Hans and Fritz. 1t runs as follows:
Dan and Nose neither of whom We're
noted for their erudition, were partners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

OLD bachelors will view Christmas
m'ssives apprehensively. This is lean
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

1t may be known as Cleveland
Christmas challenge to Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

Last Saturday the Portland office OF
MIR. John 5. Head. the genial detec-
tive. was entered and an overcoal
stolen. on Monday Mr.. Head started
for Providence. At BidGeford a man
got on the train with two coats on his
arm which he threw over the back OF a
seat. Mr. Head recognized his coat
and stepping along he quietly said,
This is my coat, and | think ] Will
take it The man displayed virtuous
indignation until Mr.. Head found the
trade mark of Haskell 4 Jones inside
the collar and further identified the
coat by finding in one of the pockets
some letters addressed To himself.
Chen the thief begged for mercy. Mr..
Head concluded he did not want the
bother of arresting the man and ap-
Fearing against him in the court. SO he
let him go. That seems to have been
the only time Ar. Head neglected 10
do his duty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

me Dons, Cameron ana spaniar1
nave reason to chafe under criticism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

The Portland woman who believes in
taking what comes her way accepted
the offer of a Portland dealer to take
home large Christmas tree if she
would carry it. She accepted the con-
ditions. shoudered the tree and the
last that was seen OF her she was
walking down Congress street with her
prize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
But U. S. '.Dassent' Cry :.phiIopene. ;
We Must Have ArtilIerymen.

Chicago Chronicle.)
If Spain should lose both Cuba and the
Philippines ii would be Il philopena.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

one Of Lewistons fair brides was
married few days ago in the dress
ner mother was married in 80 years be-
fore. Bet she had some little modern
adornment attached thereto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

HOODS PILLS are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

1t isn't quite clear why the proposed
amendments to Portland city charter
provide for electing the school COM
mittee on general ticket and the
overSeerS of the poor on ward tickets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

What with the firebug maniac at
large, the big burglary ana the propo-
sition to change the city charter
Portland scarcely gets the peace on
earth part of H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

in an enterprise which is needless t.
specify. One morning Mr.. --- callee
to settle Il small bill that was due
them. and after paying asked for a re
ceipt. Nose retired To the privacy OF
his office and after a long wait re
turned with the following: We've got
our pay. Me and Dan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

Then he added he wished Maine had
him in down Massachusetts way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

An Old Town lady has an orange
tree with 40 perfect oranges upon it,
Many Maine trees bear oranges at this
season but the fruit Is tied on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

Mayor Heard Of Biddeford is for
female evidently. According
Ia Il rule established hy the city the
public school teachers do not receive
their pay until the second of each
month. but Mayor Heard has so ar
ranged IL that an exception is made
and the school ma ans get their wages
before Christmas Now lei the iegis-
lature give the women the right 10 vote
ana see where Mayor Heard comes in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-25

What delightful climate. just cool
ami crisp, YOU have in Maine said
Santa Claus blowing on his fingers
Evening journal., 1896-11-30

white man, charged with the capital
crime of arson. a felony punishable
with death in the State of Delaware,
was brought in the dock between Tip
slaves McVay and Moreland, and re.
arraignod by Clerk of the Peace Foard.
Walter III. Hayes defended him.
Dineen's indictment charges him
with setting fire to the house of An
ton Cook in Mill Greek hundred in
which house there were human beings
whose lives We're placed in jeopardy.
Dineen pleaded not guilty.
There Is another Indictment resting
against Dineen for barn-burning. but,
as is the custom, the lesser crime is
placed last
The work of drawing the jury was
then begun Attorney y-GeneralWhite and
Counsel Hayes conducting the exami-
nation of jurors.
The following jurors were chal-
lenged by the defence:
Daniel Wells. Newton j. Derriokson
Gustave Konitzer, George Il. Brown
Alfred J. Banks. David Kean, Benja'
min ID. Armstrong, Pierson Talley
George w. Hurd, William Rankin
Newton Chambers. George w. Reed
William T. Bramblc, James Harkins.
These jurors were challenged by the
state:
Sewell ID. Scott, Michael Keleher
Alfred p Stevenson, John Il. Cook
James E. McGilligan.
Evening journal., 1896-11-30
THIEVES ARE ABOUT.

AN ATTEMPT MADE TO ROB THE
CIGAR STORE OF WILLIAM F.
BAUER.
This city is infested with a gang of
thieves, as the several robberies which
have occurred about the city testify.
Saturday night an unknown thief
made an attempt to rob the cigar store
of William f. Bauer, No. East Eighth
street. Mr.. Bauer closed his store as
usual on Saturday night, after seeing
that everything was all right about the
place. When he went into the
store Sunday morning he saw that
someone had tried to rob the place.
The rabbit strip on the outside of the
front door was nearly cut in half.
This was done in order to jimmie the
lock- but, fortunately, the thief failed
to accomplish his purpose. Mr.. Bauer
cannot account for the manner in
which the would-be thief did his
work, as not trace of dirt or shay
ings was seen about the place.
Mr.. Bauer thinks that the thief in
tends to return and, il he does, prom
ises him a warm greeting.
Mr. Bauer intends to purchase a CO
and, in company with a double barre
shotgun, will keep watch over th'
place.
Evening journal., 1896-11-30
sArnILrs RED HAT.

A cablegram has been received by
the authorities at Washington an
nounoing that the coming Catholic
consistory will be held at Rome on
December 8. The cablegram also says
that Cardinal Satolh will receive his
red hat at this meeting, together with
Cardinal Agliardi, Cardinal Jacobini,
Cardinal Ferata and Cardinal Di Pie
tro. all of whom were absent from
Rome when they received their ap-
pointments. It is said that the pope
will. at this consitory, elevate to the
cardinalate p. Pierotti, master Of the
sacred palace and a dominican, and
Canon Frisco of the metropolitan
Chapter. of Naples. A number of Other
important appointments may be MADE
Evening journal., 1896-11-30
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Dowd, who is to speak
to the ladies of this city at Eden Hall
tomorrow afternoon and Thursday
evening. is remarkably versatile, able
and entertaining. No lady who can
should fail to attend one of these lee
tures. See advertisement in another
column.
Thirteen American ships and two
British barks have been chartered at
the Delaware Breakwater to load
sugar.
About $50 persons went to the
Grand Opera House yesterday after
noon and heard Rev. Thomas A. Nc
Curdy deliver an address on "All Parts
Needed" The meeting was held under
the auspices of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association.
Miss Cora r. Yeates, of Philadel-
phia, had one of the bones of her
ankle broken by a fall at Fifth and
Pine streets on Saturday afternoon.
Levy Court will meet tomorrow
and pass as many Of the election bills
as the state OF the treasury will per
nit
Register in Chancery Ferguson,
who lives near Townsend, says that
he has heard nothing Of burning for
ests down in that neighborhood.
Evening journal., 1896-11-30
LAST NIGHTS FIRE.
TWO FAMILIES WHO LIVED IN
THE HOUSE NARROWLY ES-
CAPPED BEING BURNED ALIVE.

Fire last night destroyed the cigar
store of r. e. Gilmore, No 733 Madi-
son street. An alarm of fire was sent
in from box No. 2S and the department
quickly responded, but before the fire
men arrived the fire had gained con-
siderable headway.
The contents of the store we're de-
stroyed and the fire had made its way
to the second story, which is occupied
by the family of John Bierman. A
family by the name of Hinckle lives IN
the third story. Both had retired early
and were not aware of the fire until
aroused by John Taggart. who gave
the alarm. The Biermans succeeded
in getting out safely, but when il
came to the Hinckles, there was con-
siderable trouble and delay.
The latter were finally rescued from
their perilous position. While some of
the family succeeded in securing some
of their clothes, several others had to
flee in their night clothes.
The firemen did good work, and
were remarkably quick in eXtinguish-
ing the flames. Mr.. GilmOre's stock
and store is a total loss. The building
is owned by Daniel Blckta and is
badly damaged. The origin Of the fire
is a mystery. The loss will be about
$3.50.
Evening journal., 1896-11-30
THE FIRST SNOW STORM

IT FOLLOWED TWENTY-FOUR
HOURS OF RAIN LAST NIGHT
WEATHER MUCH COLDER
Winter has evidently arrived. The
cold wave which has had the North
west in its embrace for a week past
reached here last night. There was a
big drop in the temperature yesterday
from that of Saturday afternoon, when
the air was like that Of Summer In
thirty hours the mercury stood within
few degrees of the freezing point.
The rain, which began about 3
o'clock on Saturday and continued
with little interruption. turned to hail
about z o'clock last night and finally
into snow, the first real snow fall OF
the season. About two inches Of snow
fell i'm all.
Evening journal., 1896-11-30
VERY SMALL SHOWING.

HEALD & CO. WILL ONLY PAY A
LITTLE OVER ONE CENT ON THE
DOLLAR.
John II. Dandy and Otho Nowland.
assignees of Edward II. Gayley and
Daniel w. Taylor. constituting the
firm of Heald & Co.. have filed In the
Court Of Chancery a statement setting
forth the assets and liabilities of the
firm. It shows a balance in bank OF
S6.756.Sl, and claims of creditors
amounting TO SlS3, ,46O46.
Out Of the S6,75GS1 the assignees
will receive $500 and the attorneys
81 .00O and out of the $3,256.Sl the
costs will be paid. thus leaving but
about $1,000 for distribution among
creditors. who claim 1888, ,46046. In
other words, the firm pays a little over
one cent on the dollar. The account
has been passed.