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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The young CZechs made a dcmorstra-
ton at Brunn the capital of Moravia
Wednesday. but they were dispersed by
the police, who were later called upon TO
diSperse Il counter demonstration of the
Germans. Twentyfour arrests were
made.
The vote of the BrotherhOods of Loco.
motive Firemen and Railroad Trainmen
on the question of federation of railroad
orders, is being received, and ii is prac-
tically unanimous in favor of it. The
other orders. except the engineers. have
already decided for it.
The Boston prize terrier Peter owned
by Il. Hollandei of Boston. and valued at
$1,000. died while being taken from Paw
tucket to Boston, Thursday. The dog
was entered in the Pawtucket Bench
Show and had won two special prizes
when it was taken i'll. Thursday morn
ing. the show managers gave permission
for the removal of the dog to Boston for
treatment.
A number of the larger gas compan-
les of Boston. We're purchased by the
New England Gas and Coke Co.
Thursday. Stephen Peabody of the
firm of Hollister & Babcock of II
Broad street. New York City, is au-
thority for the statement The price
paid for the companies was $4,000, 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

by Chairman Walker to submit the r.
quest to the secretary AS q result q tn's
| interview. 1t became generally unuerstoou
about the House that these couiu no,
comply with the requests for EencTai
bill Of financial reform, but would draIt
several distinct bills:
When Mr.. Hill was asked as 10 the re-
port he said that he could not say what
the secretary would determine 20 90. me
latter had received the invitation OF the
committees on banking and currency with
much courtesy and had said he would APP
pear before the committee az an cary
day. While Mr.: Gage did not outline ,la,,
what he would do as to framing OF Dill
the impression Mr.. IIill received was that
the secretary had under consideration
several bills covering the several phases
OF thei financial subject
III the secretary concludes to ADOPT TINS
plan II Ia said that the bills relating to
bonds. refunding the public DEBT and
placing tax on circulation would go 70
the ways and means committee. while
bills for the establishment of small banks
in rural communities allowing circula-
tion up to the par value OF bonds de-
posted and other phases directly con-
nected with the banking business would
go to the committee on banking and cur
rency
When Secretary Cage this afternoon,
was informed of the report in circulation
about the House of Representatives, he
said that he had not yet made up his
mind whether to submit his propositions
In one two or three bills. His plan might
be better understood IL divided, but he
had not yet decided about the matter and
was still at work on the proposed legis-
lation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
THE HAWAIIAN DELEGATION.
Presents Remembrance Of Native Hawaiians
Against Annexation Of Islands

Washington, Dec. 1O.-The delegation
of native Hawiians who have been in
Washington for the past few days,
called at the state department. today,
and were admitted to an interview
with Secretary Sherman. The inter
view lasted only few minutes.
The delegation presented the secre-
tary a memorial. represented to be ir
behalf of 10000 native Hawiians, pro-
testing against annexation or at least
soliciting secret plebiscite of the
Hawaiian population If such course
was determined upon by the govern
ment of the United States.
Secretary Sherman. without maxine,
any promises, said he would lay the pc
tition before the Senate. which body
now had the annexation treaty before
it. Accordingly he submitted the doe
ument to Senator Hoar. member of
the Senate committee on foreign rela-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
A BRUTAL MURDER
Woman and Four Children Killed by NEGRO in
Mississippi -BIoodhounds Alter Him.

Wesson. Miss, Dec. 9.-The wife and
four children of Brown Smith. a planter
living In Simpson county. % miles from
here. were murdered. last night. while
fifth child was terribly injured Mr.
Smith. who is a son of eX-Representative
Edward Smith. went to a nearby town,
yesterday afternoon. leaving his family
at home.
This morning, when he returned he
found his wife and five children welteriny
in their blood and apparently all dead.
An alarm was raised and the entire
neighborhood turned out to hunt for the
perpetrator of the crime.
There being no telegraph connections
details of the murder came in slowly. but
it is reported. this evening. that one of
the little girls. supposed. this morning. to
have been killed. has revived enough to
tell what she knew of the occurrence She
said that she knew the man who commit
ted the deed that it was Il negro and she
described him.
a posse is now on the track of the MUIR
derer and there is great proba bility that
he will be apprehcndcd before morning
and there can be hut little doubt that he
will be lynched when caught.
1t is learned that Mrs. Smith and her
four children are dead. Sheriff McNair
of Lincoln, and Thompson of Copia h
counties have gone to the scene of the
murder, each with Il pack of trained
bloodhounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
MRS. lUETGERT ALIVE.
Said to Have Been Seen ia Boston Several
Times in July.

Boston, Dec. 9.-The Globe. tomor-
row. will say: Mrs. Luetgert, the
supposed victim in the sausage fac
tory murder, SO called, in Chicago, is
alive and well.
Mrs. Luetgert was seen in this city
during the month of July. acknowl-
edged her identity, beside giving more
or less explanation relative to the rea-
sens which caused her to leave her hus-
band. who is again about to be tried
for his life
Such was the startling declaration
made by Editor John III. Schofield of St.
Louis to Globe man. last night.
Mr.. Schofield supplemented his state
ment further with the positive assurance
that Mrs Luetgert was the house. No.
Bulfinch place. for a period of three or
four days during the middle of July last.
He said he based this assurance upon
the fact that Mrs. Luetgert. while in Bos-
ton. acknowledged her full identity. with
the assertion that she left her husband.
the Chicago sausage maker. because of
his actions with other women, as well as
for reasons which she thought would help
him in his financial embarrassment in
business.
He further asserted that he believed
that Mrs. Luetgert was still in Boston
and that she would yet be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
THE BOARD OF RtWeW
Settles Several Race Course matters. Among
Them One Maine Case.

New York. Dec 9-The board of re-
view of the National Trotting Associa
ton resumed it's deliberations, today.
in the Murray Hill hotel. Several
cases were considered. The board. in
handling down it's first batch of decis-
ions. ruled that ]. F. Barrett of Deer
ing. Me-. who had been accused by the
York Agricultural Society of Bidde
ford. Me. OF having bought pool tick
cts while engaged in the capacity OF
judge. was guilty as charged. His
name will be printed in the blue book.
among the list of expelled.
The application of Waldo T. Pierce
Of Boston, for a release of himself and
the PAGER Alcidali from suspension in.-
posed. Sept. I. last, was granted.
f. w. Bowdoin. Hartford. Conn.
against whom a charge of ringing
had been preferred by the National
Trotting Association, was expelled.
The PAGER Leah Hickson. formerly
Jean Bruce, was also expelled. The
board decided that the father of the eN
PEELED trainer. VIM. H. Bowdoin. was
innocent of the charge of completely
and dismissed his case.
The application for reinstatement by
Allen Risk of Willimantic, Conn, was
granted.
The case of G. II. Cook of Hamden,
Conn. was continued.
J. d. Smith and w. a. Rugg. presi-
dent and secretary of the Granite City
Driving park, Barre. VT. We're sus
pended for non-payment of purses at
the SO meet.
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GARDINER, S; RocklAxo, 2.
Best Game d Tho Season, With Champions
Losers 10 the Home Team.

Gardiner. Me-, Dec. 10.-(SpeciaD. The
best game of the season was that of to-
night. when the Rockland polo team was
defeated by the GARDENERS. by the score
of 5 to 9. ..1s
Campbell uncovered the spot on the
start and took all the rushes except one.
The game opened with a rush and was
kept up to the end. The first goal was
made by Gardiner on pretty pass to
HOughtOn. Then the crowd began to
cheer and urge the home team on. In
three minutes more. Hadley made an
other during scrimmage in front of the
goal. The third one was made by Hough-
ton on a pass from center
In the second, ROckland made one goal
on a side drive by Campbell. Gardiner
made one on a drive by Houghton. Rock
hooking 1t in. and Gardiner added an
other to their list on a drive by Hadley
from the side.
For Rockland. O'Malley played his
usual game at goal and McGown played
well for two periods. Maynard at half
back played his position to perfection.
For Gardiner. eastman was the most
active in goal he has yet been seen this
season. Doherty and Smith put up their
the smOothest game he has played this
season. Hadley put up good game.
Both teams played great passing
game but from beginning to end, the
locals outplaying the visitors at every
point Mitchell of Portland, new man,
has been signed as substitute and with
Gay back in the game. We can give Bath
a hard fight for the pennant.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
THE Ho1nEADso FaencHxEN
Are All at Sea Over 0reyfus Case and the
German.Hayti Matter.

Paris. Dec. LA Patrieu. today. prints
q sensational statement the substance of
which is that the Derfus agitation is the
outcome of an international plot to i'd
vert Frances attention from events
abroad adding that an international
syndicate with this object in view backed
by foreign gold, commenced operations
in Belgium and developed them in Ger
many. f.
A mob of students made a demorstra-
ton against M. Scheurer- Kestner. the de-
fender of Captain Dreyfus. this after
noon, in front of the Luxembourg Palace.
where the Senate sits. shouting: Down
with Scheurer: Down with the Senate"
The students were dispersed by the po-
licc.
The Temps commenting. today, upon
the settlement of the German ayti
trouble says: President Sam and his col
leagues imagined that the convenient
elastic Monroe doctorine would apply to
their case. This little calculation was
wrong. The United States We're not
anxious to advertise or extend their
solidarity of negro states. On the other
hand. the last reproach which can be
urged against the policy of Washington
Is not taking into account the relative
strength of nations. America does not
wish. to embroil itself with Germany
merely for the Beaux VeuX of the black
republic" -t-.'t-
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SAGASTA AND .WEYLER.
One Finds Something to Commend
in Presidents Message.
The Other Considers presidents Hostility
Most Glorious Compliment"

Madrid. Dec. AT a cabinet council
today, at which the Queen Regent pre-
sided. Premier Sagasta outlined the
opinions of the European press regard
ing President McKinley's message. the
majority of which. the premier said
were favorable to Spain.
He further declared that in the
event of the United States wishing to
intervene in Cuba, it would find the
government prepared to defend the
rights and honor of Spain. The pre-
mier also said he did not attach i'm
portance to the attitude of certain
senators.
Referring to the military operations
in Cuba. the premier informed the cab
met that the results obtained were sat-
isfactory.
Gen. Weyler is quoted in dispatches
from Barcelona as saying that he con-
sidered President McKinley's 'hostil-
ity to be the most glorious compli-
ment" which could be paid him. com
ing from Spain's most dangerous enc
N.Y." The general further remarks
that he would make a statement in the
Cortes in order to defend his policy
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DROPPING OUT.
Continued from page ~

for fortune and fame on the monotOnOus
board track But there are romances a.
plenty. says the New York Journal
Julius Is riding hopeless race. d
take him back to Sweden. where "A sweet
heart with naxen hair and blue eyes
awaits his coming.
Elkcs, the Glens Fall boy, rides and
rides with the eyes of a little sweetheart
following every move he makes Wednes-
day night she sent him a bunch of white
roses. and the happy boy sped around for
half Il mile carrying his flowers at a rate
of speed that made the other riders stare,
lille the little sweetheart in the box she
has occupied every day. cheered and cried
by turns.
Pierce. the Boston rider. has more than
"A prize and fame in sight as he plods
along. suffering unspcakable agony from
a fractured wrist. At his home in Bos-
ton an invalid wife is patiently waiting
for news of his success. letter was re-
ceived by Pierce's trainer. Wednesday,
while the rider was undergoing an opera
ton in his tent for the relief of his in
jured wrist. In the letter the wife said
she was praying that he would win. and
In a postscript was request that If any
thing happened TO him to send for her.
Pierce was not shown the letter.
At i.30 O'Clock. Police Inspector Brooks.
with Captain Sheehan OF the Tenderloin
precinct and Police Surgeons Palmer
johnson and Nesbit entered the Garden.
They advanced to the stands occupied by
the riders and their trainers and ordered
the riders to dismount one AT time. and
submit to a physical examination.
One after another the riders climbed off
their wheels. They were at once handed
over to the surgeons of the police depart
ment. The pulse and heart were exam
ined and the temperature taken.
If rider passed the doctors examine
ton satisfactorily. he was promptly al
lowed to remount and continue In the
race.
Enterman was the first man TO fail to
pass the doctors. He had been acting
strangely ali day. After examining him
carefully. the doctors ordered him 10 re-
main off until he had recovered.
Joe Rice was subjected 10 "A very close
inspection. but after a lengthy cousulta-
ton he was allowed to continue. Rice's
actions Immediately after the eX1mina-
ton would lead one to believe that he had
been given stimulants. lie was thorough
ly aroused from his former stupor and be-
gan sprinting like the wind.
All of the others passed the doctors
Miller returned to the track at 1.05. Rice
was only Off few minutes.
The score at SIS: Miller. 1897: Rice
1922 Riverre. 1867; Schnner. I122:
Hale. 1913: Waller 1868. Pierce. 15ia-3
Moore. 1854: EIkes. Hts; Golden. l465-3;
Enterman, 1897: Cannon. 1433: KIM. 1872
julius. l29i-3; Beacon. 1885: Johnson
1898: Gray. 1922. Miller was 237 miles
ahead of the record for the 11sth hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North. East.
South and West.

The papers in the Durrant case have
been filed at San Francisco. II is expected
that the murderer will be sentenced fol
the third time On Tuesday and will be
hanged ON the first Friday of the new
year.
Harvey Allender, the double murderer
of San Jose. Cal. was hanged at San
Quentin prison at 1890 A. NJ. Friday. He
had occupied the death chamber since
Sunday last and appeared to await his
fate calmly and with courage.
The necktie factory of W. ii. Cooke &
Co. at Danvers. Mass. was burned
Thursday night. The fire was caused b,
the explosion of lamp. Mr.. Cooke was
burned about the face but his condition
is not serious. The total loss is 5000 and
the insurance amounts to $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
AN OCEAN RACE.
The Partisan and GaiIia Leave Halifax To.
sether. Sound Tor Liverpool.

Halifax, n. S. Dec 9-The Allan
steamer Partisan and the Cunard steamer
Gallia. the latter under charter to the
Beaver Line sailed for Liverpool, this
afternoon, within Is minutes of each
other. and it is believed they will have a
hot race across the ocean.
The Beaver Line recently secured the
contract to carry the Canadian mails to
England. a service which the Allan Line
mad performed for many years, and it is
considered quite certain that neither the
oricers Of the Gallia or those of the Par
isian care to reach the British coast be-
htnd The other ON this trip.
The Partisan got away a quarter of an
hcilr ahead of the Cunarder. The latter
VIII go to Neville first. while the Allan
sseamer will go direct to Liverpool. Both
carry large number of passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
SAYS ITS BRUTAL.
New York City Official Denounces the Bicycle
Race In Strong Terms.

New York, Dec. 9.-Henry Steinert,
counsel to the board of health of this city.
TO-DAY, speaking of the bicycle race. said
at is brutal exhibition and should be
discontinued forthwith. 1t is not :; sci
entiflc exhibition. but one in which sheer
brute force prevails, If ii can be proven
to the board of health that it is detri-
mental to the life and health of the par
t!cipants then the board can stop it,
DR. Edward w. Martin of the health
board. said: mo horse or locomotive on
the New York Central could do what the
men in that race have done up to the
present time. The participants can never
recover from the effects of the strain and
| would not be surprised If some of them
became raving maniacs before Saturday
night"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
CONNECTED WITH THE WORLD.
vinaihaven Happy Over Completion Of TeIe'
phonic Communication With Main Land.

Rockland. Me-. Dec 9.-Vinalhaven
people are rejoicing. tonight. as the
cable to give Vinalhaven telephone
connection with the main land was
laid. today. 1t starts from Owls Head
and is a little over 7 miles in length.
The line, which will be a great conven-
fence to this vicinity, is owned by the
Vinalhaven & Rockland Telephone Co..
with State Senator Walls as president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
MICHAEL. AND CHASE MATCHED.
Greatest Indoor Race Ever Wheeled TO 81
Seen at New York.

New York Dec. a.-The terms for the
greatest indoor cycling race ever ar
raigned. Il match between Jimmy
Michael and the English crack A. A
Chase. We're completed. today.
Under the articles binding the men t.
race. and signed by their respectiv,
managers. ID. G. Skater for Michael. ;inc
w. T. Walton for Chase. the rivals will
meet in single race or Il series of three
races. if the latter plan proves feasible
at 30 miles paced, the first race to tax,
place not later than Jan. 10 next.
The place for the trial of speed is moi
named, but it almost Il certainty that il
will be In New York
The race between Michael and Chase
it was decided later in the evening. will
take place on Christmas eve. Michael
will ride against Taylor on New Years
eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
CHINA COMEDIES ALL.
And Germany Will Evacuate Kiao Chau and
Take Another CoaIing Station.

London. Dec. IA dispatch to the
Times from Pekin says that, yesterday
Thursday the Tsung LiYamen tel
egraphed the Niceroy of the province
of Chilli north of the province Of
Shan-Tung. that China having COM
piled with her demands. Germany W.
dertakes to evacuate Kiao Chau at &
date to be fixed hereafter and will re-
ceive instead as coaling station the
Sam-Sah inlet in the province of Fo-
kien. over against the island of For
mOSa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
she WEARS THE PANTS.
eitzsimmons' Wife Seems to Dictate 10 Bob
lust What He Shall Do.

Milwaukee. Dec. Am Evening Wis
consin reporter asked Mrs Robert Fitz-
simmons, today. whether she would re-
leve her husband of his promise not to
fight again so that he might re-enter the
ring with Corbett. She said:
"Well. really that is a difficult question
to answer. but | will say that do not
care to stand in my husbands way. and
if he thinks il better to give Corbett an
other chance | may change my mind. but
until | do there is no prospect whatever
of the two men meeting. and all this talk
about matches being arranged is without
the slightest foundation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
THEY WAIVE EXAMINATION.
The Lynn shopliiters Are Held in $500 Each
for Superior Court.

Lynn. Mass. Dec. 1O.-Lulu |. cobb.
Mrs Clara A. Phillips. Miss Florence
Manson and Mrs. Ida NJ. Houston. the
quartet of Lynn shop-lifters charged with
larcnies from various stores in Essex
county. were arraigned. Friday morning.
before Judge John W. Berry in the Lynn
police court and waived examination.
They We're held in $500 each for the SUI
DeriOr court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
Manchester. n. Il Not Affected.

Manchester. N. H.. Dec. 9.-Agent Her
man Straw of the Amoskeag Corpora
ton. stated that the cut down in cotton
mill wages in Fall River would not be
Rivers action pertained only to the mills
of that city. and it was not probable
that the example would be followed in
other New England cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

John Manson. while at work repairing
a chimney at 176 Ocean street. Lynn.
Mass. fell from a staging to the ground,
a distance of about 20 feet. Thursday,
sustaining fracture of several ribs and
other internal injuries. He was removed
to the hospital. where he soon died. He
was So years of age and is survived by
his wife and several children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Two little boys. sons of Fred Jollimore.
went through the ice on Colpitts lake,
Halifax. N. S., while skating, Thursday,
and We're drowned in sight of their G.
years-old sister, the only witness of the
accident The little girl says she saw
their heads appear and disappear three
times and then she was alone to find her
way home through mile of woods.
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THE LANGUAGE WAR.
Vienna Posted from One End 10 the Other
With Seditious Placards.

Vienna. Dec. 10-A great sensation
has been caused here by the postr;;
broadcast. yesterday evening. of rel
rlacards, even in the inner town and
Hofburg. inscribed No Ausglech,
Abolish the Language Ordinances:
and German ais the National Ian
guage." The police tore the placards
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sas. Sail Notes

Jafres = Canayan has been engaged
manager OF the local club next season
s"navan. who is claimed By Syracuse on
an agreement With Brooklyn. refuses to
Pity IN Syracuse and prefers to manage
me lnt-:i club rather than play BAH with
the Syracuse team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
Maine League Games. This Week.

Following is the Maine League schedule
for the week:
Dec. Observation-Disclosures at Lewis
ton. Bath at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
Maine Pensions.

Washington. Dec. 10.-The following
pensions have been granted:
Increase. Richard Written Unity {;
George Carson. Augusta: John A. Bur
riel, Bucksport Original. widows. etc.
Mary T.. Kicker. Canaan: Veriila r.
Lane, Winterport.
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Plate Glass Insurance 10 Be Cut.

New York. Dec. o. E. II. WINSTON,
president of the metropolitan Plate
Glass Co. today. confirmed a report
to the effect that rates for plate glass
insurance will probably soon be cut in
every state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Dlsgusted. played out. tifeu ,.cs:
weary because of a weak aching 'ssjs.
Comfort and instant sootn,hs. "a Srs
Grating effect if the Hop f'as's.:
sod your backache viii disa''
Try Them. Sold everywhere.