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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

The regular meeting Of Capitol
Lodge. No. 63, American Benefit So
ciety. will be held in G.. A. r. hall. this
evening, 730 p NJ Initiation of three
candidates Members are requested To
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Commencing today, the steamer
Gardiner win run daily to Bath, and on
Tuesday Fridays and Sundays 70
Eoothbay Harb0r
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Miss Hattie Weston OF Wiathrop
now teaching at Readiieid was IN ihe
city. Saturday upon business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Board Scots. per square foot. Meals ex.
ira.
Breakfast at five, dinner at six. sumner
at seven.
Guests are requested not to speak to
the dumb waiter.
Not responsible for diamonds, bicyrles or
other articles kept under the pillow.
Guests wishing to do a little driving WIFI
find hammer and nails in the closet.
II the room gets too warm open the win
dow and see the fire escape.
II you like TO witness jumping. raise the
mattress and sse the he'd spring
Base-baNists desiring a little practice VIII
find Il pitcher on the stand
Don't worry about paying your bills. the
house is supported by its foundations
Never stop ait a house unless the furni-
ture and carpets are bought of
.
IL. W. S0tlE.
'The Hustler Aliens Block, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

The Augusta Festival chorus, whicn
was to have commenced its rchearsals.
this evening, has decided to postpone t
for one week, ard will commence, Tues
day evening, Sept II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Grand Chancellor Edward G. Rcy-
Lodge, X. of r., Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

BY a Typographical error in correct
ine the proof the date of the late Dr.
picl<cr's birth was given in the Jou:
nal as 1S1 instead Of 13l4.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

MIR. and Mrs. f. II. Black. who reside
on the Belfast road, are receiving con-
gratulations over the advent of son
into the family circle. Mother and
child are doing nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

c. E. Russell of Pennington was in
The citv.S Monday. We will see moro
FRANKLIN county people when the mar
ros. gauge gets to running.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07
Itching Piles Cured.

Without pain or detention from busi-
ness, with the new remedy. Neurotic
Pile Ointment. 1t not only Immediately
relieves but permanently cures piles
hundreds of testimonials from grateful
sufferers whom we have cured. Send so
cents for large box postage paid and
sealed. Our physician, an eminent spec
ialist on piles, answers all inquiries cheer
fully. Everything confidential and all
correspondence sealed. Write details OF
your case at once 10 the Neurotic Co..
burlington. VT.
Chas. Ward & Co. druggist. Gardiner,
has the remedy in stock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

The engagement Of Mr.. Herbert Gift
ford and Miss Jennie NJ. Johnson, both
OF this city, Is announced.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

F. e. Hall Of South China, ATTENDED
the days sports. Monday. in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Mrs c. A. Belcher returned. Monday
I, ber home in Canlbridgeport, Mass
cbo uas accompanied By her niece
Miss Carrie Smith, and her nephew p
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Rev. and Mrs. B. S. Crosby extend an
invitation to all vino are interested in
home study and good literature to be
present at their residence at 45 Jeffer
son street, this evening, to talk over
the plan for Chautauqua work for the
coming year which will begin. Oct. l.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Architect G. n. Coombs of Lewiston
was in the city, Monday, inspecting tbs
new building at the Insane hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Mrs. A. f. Percival and Miss Emma
Pray of Waterville, were in the city'
Monday, dining at the North.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Monthly meeting Of the Howard
Benevolent Union at Mrs. Fulle. s.
state street, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

George D. Babbett and RI. Weather
head of Lewiston. were among our
visitors, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

A. p. Mosher of Weeks Mills, was
at the Revere, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

S. H. Smart of Benton, was in the
city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Mayor Choate is entertaining Al:
brother-in-law, Mr.. McCausland q
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Many people came from Watervilie
Monday, to attend our Labor day OK
crciscs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Social dance, tonight. at Red Mems
hall. Good music. Doors open at 1
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Warren Sanborn is about to enter
Brown University as a special student
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

GOOD PASTRY COOK.
can work wonders in pies, puddings.
Gates and Enick-knacks of all kinds IL
she has the proper materials to WORK
with. We have the best cereals, pastry
hour, SPICES, baking powder, choco-
iatcs cocoas. dried fruits. jams, Jellies'
exc, of the highest grade and pure
quality, that e-e are selling at prices as
low as the lowest. Our Rival Java
coffee takes the lead as breakfast
beverage
HILL * LOCKE,
Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Mr.. Lester Glidden of Boston, is
visiting his brother at Weeks Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

C. NJ. Weston and Frank Horn OF
belgrade, were in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

The new dining room at Hotel John
son is attracting lots of attention.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Don't worry about paying your bills. the
house is supported by its foundations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Base-baNists desiring little practice VIII
lind Il pitcher on the stand
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

T. s. Sanborn Of Readheld, was in
the city, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Russell Blackwell, of Hill & Lockes
store, is taking short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07
lai,u Rcuavbsf golsraai
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

f. s. Sanborn of Readheld, was in
the city. Monday
c. A. Cram of Auburn. was at the
johnson House, Monday.
Russell Blackwell, of Hill & Lockes
store, is taking a short vacation.
The new dining room at Hotel John
son is attracting lots of attention.
C. NJ. Weston and Frank Horn of
Belgrade, were in the city Monday.
Mr.. Lester Glidden of Boston, is
visiting his brother at Weeks Mills.
Warren Sanborn is about to enter
Brown University as a special student
---------------
Social dance, tonight. at Red Mems
hall. Good music. Doors open at I
O'Clock
Many people came from Wateryille,
Monday. to attend our Labor day OK
crciscs
Mayor Choate is entertaining 4is
brother-in-law, Mr.. McCausland Of
Boston.
George d. Babbett and RI Weather
head of Lewiston. were among our
|
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Never stop at house unless the furni-
ture and carpets are bought of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

c. A. Cram of Auburn, was at the
johnson House, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

II you like to witness jumping. raise tn,
mattress and see the he'd spring.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

II the room gets too warm open the win
dow and see the fire escape
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Guests wishing to do a little driving wi
find hammer and nails in the closet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-07

Not responsible for diamonds. bicycles o,
other articles kept under the pillow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
LETTER NOW ON A NEW LEAD.
DAT MARKET TO BE GIVEN A
TWIST By THE WHEAT BULL.

Price of Oats Already "a Cents High
er Than on WedDesday-Men I'm
der Obligation TO Deliver 5000, 900
Bushels on Friday Thunderstrucl<
to Find Only $4,000 Bushels i'm the
EIevatOrs-Shorts VIII Have to
Settle at the Closing Price.
Chicago, Dec 26-Friday, which will
witness the close of the great Letter deal
on the board of trade, bids fair to prove
memorable day in the trade No great
excitement is expected in the wheat pit
but an occasional squeeze of the shorts"
may occur.
1.-The wheat deal of my son has brought
to the farmers of the United States 10 or
Is cents more for their wheat than if he
had not gone into it," L. z. Letter said to-
day, in talking of the great battle between
Joseph Letter on the one side and the
elevator companies and others.
My son has been the benefactor of the
agricultural interests of the country TO
that extent. The seller is now dictat
ing the price of his product, not the pur-
chaser. Chicago makes the market price
of wheat, not Liverpool. And the local
influences which have been so long for
constantly lower prices have ceased con-
trolling the Chicago markets"
The first purchase Of wheat by Joseph
Letter was made in July last at Ga cents.
The price for the real wheat, such as the
farmer sells, has been between 80 cents and
$1.OO for sveral days. This makes to-
tai advance since July of about So cents.
Mr.. Letter, ST., gives the ordinary course
of the market credit for between 20 to %
tributs to the substantial support given to
prices by Letter, Jr., during the last six
months.
1t is believed Mr.. Letter has been turning
a trick on the trade in oats, while every
body was watching wheat. For weeks the
oat pit has been practically deserted. Last
week there was disagreeable surprise to
the men who had sold 100000 bushels of
oats for December delivery when they
learned that no oats were being delivered.
Then they awoke to the fact that in all the
Chicago elevators oats measured but $780,
900 bushels of the contract grades
It was Wednesday when the discovery
was made. The price of December oats
was then 20ssc. On Friday the market
closed at 225sc. A cent advance in oats
is as good as 4 or in wheat. 1t is %
late to rush in a supply to meet the calls
which will be made for the grain at the
close of business on Friday. Those who
have not delivered the grain according to
contract will be called upon to settle at
the closing prices. The situation has all
the elements of a squeeze.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
CRISIS IMMINENT IN KOREA
BRITAIN OBJECTS TO A sURREN-
DER TO RUSSIA.

Seventeen Warships or ChemulpO to
test Against the Dismissal of the
British Adviser of the Korean Gus
toms in Favor of the Russian Nom
inee-British Force Reported Al
ready Landed.
London, Dec. pa special dispatch
seventeen British warships are off Che
mulpo Korea. southwest of Seoul, sup
porting the British consul's protest really
amounting to an ultimatum, against the
kings practically yielding the government
of Korea into the hands of the Russian
minister.
THE action is especially directed against
the dismissal of Leavy Brown, the Brit.
ish adviser of the Korean customs, in
favor of the Russian nominee The news
has produced CONSERVATION at Seoul,
which is heightened by knowing that Japan
has feet of Thirty warships awaiting the
result of the British representation that
Japan fully supports. Japan is irritated
by the arrival of Russian troops in Ko-
rea and it is believed she will oppose
them.
According to advices from London, ia
pan has offered TO assist the officer In Pc
kin in drilling the Chinese army and to
consent to a postponement of their war
indemnity. Many of the viceroys in Pc
kin and other officials favor this move"
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Shang-
hia reports that a British force landed on
Chemulpo on Saturday and proceeded to
effect the reinstatement of Leavy Brown.
A dispatch says that there is a native
rumor that the Union Jack was hoisted in
the mouth of the River Yang Use Kiang.
The Pekin correspondent of the Times
saws: The government refuses to place
the Likinundger foreign control as secur-
ity for the loan proposed by the Hong
Kong and Shanghai Bank and asserts that
unless the loan will be procurable without
this condition arrangements will be forth
with made for a Russian guaranteed per
cent. loan of 1OO,O0O,OCO taels to be issued at
50 per cent. net.
''China i'm return will give Russia a
monopoly of the mines north of the great
wall, open port as a terminus of rail-
way (trans-Siberian) and will agree that a
Russian should succeed Sir Robert Howe
as Chinese imperial collector of customs.
Ii this occurs British trade interests will
suffer materially"
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Times says: "The steamship Phoenix
sailed to-day Sunday under orders to
join the British squadron. The utmost Sc
crecy is preserved with regard to the lat
ter's movement, but gossip here suggests
that its destination is Talien Wan"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
PILOT BoAT UNDER SUSPICION.
CIuiser Watching the Somers N.
Smith at Mobile.

Mobile, Ala. Dec. 26.-If the pilot boat
Somers N. Smith of Pensacola, goes out
of this port with flibustering expedition,
she will have 10 run over the cutter Sc
ward in the river and a cruiser
off the bar. The Smith was here
in August, last. was locked and black
loaded, and had a speed wheel put in, also
took off the figure "3' from her smoke
stack, and went to sea at night. bound,
rumor afterward said. to Cuba with eigh-
ty men on board and a lot of arms and
ammunition.
No trace OF this expedition was after
ward found. however. and william Baz-
zel commodore of the Pensacola Pilots
Association, presumably the owner of. the
tug, denied emphatically that the Smith
was in the filibustering business.
Two weeks ago the tug re-appeared in
Pensacola, and came Immediately under
suspicion, the papers there saying the
cruiser Montgomery was on watch over
her. The papers also said the Smith need
ed docking for repairs. but that khe docks
were too busy to take her. Nevertheless
she arrived here Thursday, and Immediate
ly went on the Mobile ways at the foot Of
Augusta street to be reprinted The man
ager of the ways says the paint on her
does not need renewing and is just as good
as when put on four months ago.
She is said to have been followed as far
as this port by the cruiser Montgomery.
Telegraphic orders We're sent here to Mo-
bile last night and the collector was nOti-
fed to be on the lockout for filibusters.
United States Marshal Simmons went on
board the tug to-day and had the boat
searched by Stevedore Murray but moth
ing was found on board.
Mr.. Bazzell, who is here with the Smith,
says there is no intention of fiibustering,
and that she is merely here for repairs.
The cutter Seward dropped down the river
this afternoon and came TO an achor just
opposite the exit of the marine ways and
lies there with steam up and a keen eye
placed on the Smith. Persons up from
the lower bay report that a cruiser has
been off the bar for the past twenty-four
hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
sTEAMEn ON FIRE Ar SEA.
Crew Gets the Vessel to Sc. Johns
After a Hard Struggle.

St. Johns N. f., Dec 26.-The British
steamer st. Lamberts Capt Humphreys,
seven days from Norfolk for Liverpool,
with cattle, cotton. grain and a general
cargo has arrived here with her cotton on
fire and the ship in a bad state
on Friday afternoon fire was discovered
in the compartment amidships. 1t gained
Roadway rapidly. Holes were cut in the
cabin a0oriug, pipes inserted and the COM
partment flooded with steam and water.
The captain headed the vessel for this
port. and for forty hours all hands battled
the fire, which, steadily gaining, spread 10
the fore compartment 1t then became
necessary to flood this, which gave the ship
a list of seventeen degrees to the STAR
board. She met terrible weather in try
ing TO reach here. Her sides and deck We're
almost unbearable with heat, and the pro-
visions were spoiled by steam and smoke.
The paint Is now peeling Off her sides,
while gangs of men are landing the cattle,
almost maddened with heat
Capt. Humphreys admits that he could
not have controlled the fire twenty -four
hours longer, Holes are being cut in her
sides to admit more steam pipes in the
hope of having the fire subdued by Tues
day, when the cotton viii be discharged
until the seat of fire Is reached. Nearly
the entire cargo was damaged
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
SPAIN NOT YET SATISFIED.
PatrOnizing Attitude of the United
states Resented.


London, Dec. 27.-The Madrid correspond
ent of the Standard says: "Gen. Wood
ford's note dwells at length upon the Span
ish complaint against flibusters and other
moral and material assistance given in the
United States to the insurgents, which
the Washington government reasserts it
has done all within it's power TO check,
with a view also to satisfying the repre-
sensations made by the Spanish diplomacy
"The Madrid papers say the note is very
friendly and so laudatory of the present
home rule policy in Cuba and Porto Rico
that there is a general impression in Off
cal circles that the relations between the
two governments have a decidedly rassur-
ing aspect.
"At the same time papers of every shade
Of opinion, including the ministerial or
gan, censure very sharply the conduct Of
the United States government, and are
unanimous in saying that all the compli-
ments the United states pays the new
Spanish colonial policy cannot make a
proud nation tolerate the pretension of
foreign government to have the right to
criticise and condemn the conduct Of
Spanish generals and of the late Spanish
government in dealing with the rebellion.
"They equally resent the American pre-
tentiOn to interfere IN the Spanish West
Indies. which is also practically claimed
In the notes and the presidential message,
and recently in Secretary Shermans i'd
yocacy of relief for destitute Cubans.
"The Spanish press is much dissatisfied
with the Woodford note on account of The
arguments used to cite the Spanish com
nlaints against aid given The Cubans.
America Is charged with infringing all the
rules and usages of international law in
order to suit the aims of its encroaching
policy In the West Indies. 1t Is an open
secret that the note has caused surprise
ana displeasure In official circles, beca use
the Government had hoped that President
Mckinley and Secretary Sherman would
refrain from increasing the embarrassment
Of the situation in Spain in considera ton
Of all the concessions already made 10
Cuba.
sThe government Will delay replying 10
the note for several weeks, as the United
states took nearly two months to reply to
Inc Spanish note. When Il does replv
senior sagasta viii robut the arguments
81 the note IN "a friendly but firm, tone
The government cannot longer risk the
charge Of not being In touch with the ma
tional feeling. which IL getting weary Of
American Interference. The sDaniards
think the note gives them an excelen2 op-
portunlty 60 reply to criticisms. which nat
prally could not be challenged o. noticed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
DIES TO DODGE DEsPoNDENoY.
Grief Over Miss Herberfs Death
Causes Suicide.

Washington, Dec. 26-The recent tragic
death of Miss Leila Herbert, the daughter
of the ex-Secretary of the Navy. is given
as the reason for the suicide which occurr-
ed to-day of Miss Annie Virginia Wells, an
accomplished young society woman and
daughter of Lewis S. Wells, a well-known
attorney. The young woman shot herself
through the heart with her brothers re-
volver at the residence of her father 1911
" street, northwest.
Miss Wells had met Miss Herbert num-
Der of times, and was very much attached
to her. She herself had been confined to
the house for four months Illness, and,
this, combined with shock, caused by the
death of her friend, brought on melancho-
liza, which resulted in suicide.
The deed was apparently premeditated,
and coming Immediately after the Christ
mas festivities an the house, completely
Frustrated her aged mother
Miss Wells was SO years of age and very
beautiful.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
INDEMNITY CLAIMS ON SPAIN.
No Truth in "a story of "A Demand for
SS,OoO,OO0 in Bulk.

Washington, Dec. 2G.-secretary Of State
Sherman was seen tonight regarding a
story cabled from Madrid to the effect
that the United States had demanded of
Spain $s0OO,0OO indemnity TO American
traders for damages sustained through
the rebellion in Cuba. The secretary sta
ted that If any such demand had been
made he had not heard of it.
Judge Day, assistant secretary of state,
said: 80 far as 1 know there Is abso-
lutely nothing in the story. Some one
may have attempted to foot up ell the in
dividual claims that have been filed, but
even on that suppostion / should not at
tempt to say their estimate was correct
At the Spanish legation it was said that
no information had been received of any
such action. The legation has heretofore
been notified of the fling of all individual
claims, but it was thought improbable
that any claim in bulk would be made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
TROLLEY CAR JUMPS THE TRACK
Rushes Down a Hill and Crashes
Into "a Frame Dwelling.

Providence. r. l., Dec. 26.-At noon to-
day Camp street electric car ran off the
track and rushed down Olney street hill
with the speed of an express train and
shot across North Main street and into the
corner of a frame building. The impact
was so great that some OF the heavy iron
work on the car was doubled up and the
corner post Of the building. which acted
as a buffer for the runaway car was
badly splintered
That the occupants OF the car escaped
with their lives is remarkable. There were
about ten passengers in the car at the
time, besides the motorman and conductor
The injured are:
Mrs Sarah MaiufslSy, crushed and bruis-
ed In the body and head cut
Conductor J. +. Mott shoulder dislo-
Gated and bruised about the upper part Of
the body.
Charles II. Holmes, bruised about the
right leg and back injured.
One of the most surprising things was
the escape of the motorman, Louis 4. Nor
row, who stuck to his post
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
DAILY, SO A YEAR
s CENTS 4 COPY.
WEEKLY TlAIE.Sj-A-W EEK 81 A YEAH
AGED COUPLE ASSASSINATED.
son FINDS THEM SHOT TO DEATH IN
THEIR HOME.

The Womnn's Face Blown Away AMI
CHASTITY Hole in the side of Her
Husbands Head-A DoubIe-Bar-.
rel shotgun with which the Crime
Had Been Committed Found Lying
on the Floor.
India, Pa, Dec. 26.-Nilton Neal and his
aged wife We're shot to death by an I'M
known assassin al their home near jack
sonvllle, nine mics southwest of here,
some time during Christmas.
Their bodies were found at O'Clock last
night by their son, Harry. who was pass
ing the house and stopped 60 pay Christ
mas call on his parents.
Mr.. Neal was one Of the most prominent
and prosperous farmers of the vicinity in
which he lived.
When Neal tried to enter his parents
home he fouad the doors locked. He fore
ed his way through the cellar and on en-
tering the room a horrible sight met him.
on a chair near the window lay the
form of his mother her face entirely
blown away.
AT her feet was all that remained Of her
husband ana a CHASTITY hole in the side OF
his head told the tale of his murder.
AZ his side lay a doubie-barrel shotgun,
the implement of death.
All the walls, ceilings and articles OF
furniture In the room were spattered with
blood and on the ceiling was good sized
dent IN which was embedded a piece of the
murdered womans skull.
For a time there was a suspicion of sui
eide, but as the facts in the case developed
the murder theory gained strength. The
woman was killed with bird shot, the
husband with buck shot. There was no
marks OF powder on his face. something
which It s said. would have been impos-
sible to avoid had suicide been committed
with a shot gun
There is nothing to indicate that tho
crime was committed for plumber, as In
Mr.. Meals pocket was a $40 bill and a 500
bill, lay on top of dresser
Friends of The family say they have a
clue on which they will at once begin work.
to trace down the murderer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
cINNAMoN BEAR BREAKS LOOSE.
Bruin Has n Christmas Feast on APP
pies and Candy.

Milwaukee. Wis. Dec. pa huge Gin
namon bear. which was shipped by express
from Leavenworth, Kan, 10 Baraboo,
Wis. escaped from its cage in the express
car at Western Union Junction on the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul yes.er-
day. while en- route 10 les destination. The
express messenger was driven from The
car, the bear taking complete possession,
deyOuring packages Of apples and candy
and destroying way bills. when the train
arrived IN Milwaukee ~ took ten men TO
secure the vicious animal