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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

s2S: laundry, $3.50. J. II. McCorrison. ss5:
one dozen cabinets at Bonds. Patrick
Maloney. 1874; violet water, A. T. Miller,
i47S: two haiters. j. Frank Dyer 1876: egg
case, W. c. Smith, 1856; 10 shaves at Saw
ages; ". N; Foss. 2SS5; half dozen knives
at savage's. 50. R. o. Donnell, 264l; re-
Plummer; $50; laundry, $3.50, Joseph Nc
49, cologne. Frank f. Oak. ING: meer-
schaum pipe. l.. Bert lGuptill. 924; order
for goods s-o at Dudley's, So, George ~, y:
dentistry by Dr., McDavid. 81. 3. W. Bean.
2640: lamp. w. r. Stone, 1865 % shaves a L
Chute's.. 4. n. Brown, 1890: 10 pounds
coffee. Fuller 4 Blair. s; two jewel cases.
chas. r. Kilbreth. 25ol; groceries, W. Il.
Gannett. 1864: 10 shaves at Dearborn's.
Councilman Sturtevant. 12l2; poeketbook.
Men MsnrY l. A HsHe s psqna er G rao
Levi N. Poor. 1913; millinery. F. W.
Getchell, 541: y shaves. at Mariners, Al
bion Lyon, 2Sss: travelling bag. A P sa-
caster, 81; order for goods. D. F, Moore.
81, A. N. j. Lovejoy, los: load of wood. J.
R. Townsend, 1871: 50 cigars. Alex Fergu-
G. Twitchell. 1911; childs hat. R. B: Ar
thur. $40; team hire at Bryants, $3.50, 7.
6. DAILY; ~ gents slippers; D. L. Bla 81
atomizer, E. =. Myriek 1915; Maine Far
mer, one year, F. b. Sylvester, 81: Name
Farmer. one year. A. NJ. Drummond,
1863; Maine Farmer, one year. Claude W.
Carrie futile. 1Sl; one months ice, George
H. Bangs 1921: one months ice. Edward
a. Whke; 94S: one pair boots. T. E; Per-
II. J. Cross, 1880; lady's hat. N. G..
Vaughn, 1886; gents shoes, F. M. Hayes,
Jr.. 1859; millinery, Charles S. Hichborn,
1886; umbrella, VIM. P. Tabor. 1721; meer-.
D. Whtehouse. 1921; slippers, Charles H.
80; Shoes, F. G: Foster. $50; hat, Cook 4
M pps Wallis Re'pTs Eswas s s %sss
at Morrilrs. George L. Woodworth, 1855;
piano tuning by Melville Smith, II. L.
Head. 1858; drugs. 50; Miss Lou Trask,
1918; one months ice, Fred Willett, 4li;
one months ice, Miss ]. MCGOWAN. 1881;
one months ice, Margaret McCausland.
team hire at Brann's, 81, s. J. Heg-
arty, 3S5. g.
Then followed the closing of the con-
tests. Miss Edith Austin of Hallowell,
received the most votes on the dolls,
having 326, while Miss Nellie Emery of
this city, had 243.5 Miss Emery was
given doll as mark Of appreciation
of the Odd Fellows, of her good work.
Daniel Haskell received the Standard
Dictionary, having 120 votes to 113 for
Walter Craig.
There were three contestants in the
race for the bicycle. Walter Dale re
ceived 1895 votes and was given the
wheel. Herbert Smith received 2544,
and Jack Hyde had 1906.
The watch contest brought out a
great array of votes. Miss Elinor Bai-
ley had 1885,, and was given the watch.
Mrs. Stanley Hawkins had CAT yptes.
Officer Mcdonald and SpeciM officer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

/ Lot Writing Paper and Enyelones
also lot of Books and Blocks for school
uses at less than half its real value.
The entiresstock of Ladies', Gents. ana
Children's Handkerchiefss at less thar
half former prices.
Lot Ladies' Fast Black Hose. Old,
hams price, l259c., sale price,
70
Gents Cotton Hose. worth 1oc., sale
price per pair only
Sc
Best Plain and Rustic Cambria. Old
hams price, &c. to 12hc., sale price only
per yard,
'a9 &c
Fast Colored Turkey Red Damask, Old
hams price, 371ac. sale price only
19c
Good English Silesia. Oldham's price,
15c., sale price only per yard,
8c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26


Best Wide Curtains, oldham,s price.
121sc per yard. sale price,
&c
per yard, sale price.
zoe
Best Twilled All Wool Flannel in Rel.
Indigo, and Grey Mixed. Oldham's price,
s731c., sale price,
csc
Plain White Wool Flannel, Oldham.s
price, 25c. per yard, sale price.
15c
$ Lot Feather Boas, oldham's price.
SOC
I Lot Bed Spreads. all hemmed ready
for use, Oldham's price, 75c., sale price.
40c
Good White 4,omet Flannel, Oldham
price, &C., sale price only
31.2c pe2. wd.
The herald., 1898-12-15
THE PEACE TREATY
Does Not Give Spain Cuban Trade
Privileges

WASHINGTON, Dec. l4--Spanish ship
ping is not to enjoy preferential treatment
in the Cuban and Porto Rican trade under
the terms of the peace trei ty. Something
of that nature may be brought about in ne
gotiations lh,t must lo'low between the
United States and Spin as part of the
project for the restora. ion Of commercial re-
lations, but 4aI it has not been pI divided
for, althougl the S,;f,,.'li commissioners
made a special request that the privilege
should be . = rded. The text of the
treaty has r'' yet boa. received at the
state department.. The document is so
long that tn. expense of cabling it textually
would be very great, ard would not be war
ranted in view OF the :act that the govern
ment already possesses a sufficiently aecur
ate outline OF the articles. The American
commissioners are expected to sail Saturday,
which will bring them [ their homes by
Christmas. They will bring the treaty
with them, and it is believed that the docu-
ments will not be Published before it is de-
livered to the department OF state, notwith-
standing the Madrid animation that it is
to be printed as a red book.
The herald., 1898-12-15

Ing the afternoon. 1t was o floral parade,
in which all the people of the city took
part, and the first of its kind ever given in
the city. Carriages of every description
we're in the line and all were decorated.
The parade proceeded through the bus''
ness portion of the city. Passing out the
main street, which was lined on both sides
with thousands of school children, waving
flags, it was unique feature. The Presi-
dent and his escort preceded the parade to
the reviewing stand, the occupants saluted
the President and waved flags to which the
Executive responded graciousy.
After the review the distinguished guests
returned to the Kimball House and spent
the remainder of the afternoon in resting.
IN THE EVENING
Tonight the members of the Capital City
club opened their club house to the president
and Mrs. Mckinley and the guests of the
city. The occasion was notably brilliant.
The receiving party consisted of number
of Atantas representative women and a
large company of club members. The dec
orations were flags, American smilax and
American Beauty roses.
The late arrivals today were Hon. Evan
Settle of Kentucky, who will speak in the
place of Congressman Bailey; Richmond Z.
Hobson and Miss Hobson, and Governor
Voorhes Of New Jersey.
The herald., 1898-12-15
At Stockton

STOCKTON. Cal. Dec. LITTLE grain
growers of San Joaquin county are jubilant
over the encouraging prospect of a wet
season.
Rain began falling early last evening and
continued throughout the night with the
slight inteimisson, Precipitation lasted
until after sunrise, when the clouds began
to break There were still indications, how
ever of more moisture. The rainfall here
il Stockton was 80 Of an inch for the night 5
precipitation, making 2l3 for the season to
date. This i9 the first storm since October
22d.
Reports received at the Valley Railway
Office from points up the valley show that
the storm extended as far as Hanford. The
moisture wa. measured by the company 5
agents at various stations and the figures
were a. follows: Escalon 26 Claustou 30
Elcmwood % Merced ID, Geneva so, Id
erande .05, scaron 90.
There was no rainfall beyond Sharon until
1lanfoid county was reached, the rain being
there at halt past . o'clock. When the re
port was received at the Stockton office of
the company ii was raining hard at Han
ford. Nisalia and Reedley. The storm j.
i .ulfcicnt ior the present and the farmers
hope have once more frightened. The
average rainfall seems to have been about
half an inch in this county.
The herald., 1898-12-15
ANXIOUS TO STAY
Astor Volunteers Organize Develop.
ment Society

MANILA, Dec. l4-At an enthusiastic
meeting of the Astor Battery at its quart.
efs today preliminary steps were taken to
establish the Philippine Development As
sociatioa OF American Volunteers for the
purpose Of promoting the development of
the islands, when the volunteers are dis
charged from the service. While willing to
bsar arms as long as required, many of our
volunteers are des.rous Of remaining here
to engage in various enterprises Some OF
them are determined to settle down in the
Islands even il they are compelled to return
TO the United States in order to get their
discharges. The association proposes to
communicate with the United States au-
thoritie, in order to obtain the discharge
Of all volunteers who are desirous of settling
down here, aud will urge that the men be
granted a travelling allowance in lieu Of
transportation when their time has expired
Meantime the association intends to pro
cure Information regarding the resources OF
The islands Its membership is confined to
enlisted men Of good character
The Astor Battery has been ordered to
deliver up its equipment to the quartermas-
ter, preparatory to ombarking in home.
ward bound transport.
Official advices from Ioilo contain the
The herald., 1898-12-15
In the Reichstag

BERLIN, Dec. lin the rechstag today
the debate on the budget was continued
Count Won kartorif, leader of the free Con-
servatives, condemned Sentimental Ger
man sympathy with Spain and welcomed
tie appearance OF the great and vigorous
American nation among the colonzing
powers. Baron Won Thielman imperial
secretary of the treau-ry denicd that Cuba
could possibly, in the near future, supply
the whole American sugar markets. Amer
lea. he said, required two million tons an
nually. Cuba, belore the revolution had
supplied about ore million tons. but the
supply had dwinded away to d quarter of
a million tons since the war, and it would
take long time to restore the devastated
plantations.
The herald., 1898-12-15
MEN FROM MANILA
To Be Taken Home for Their Christmas
Dinner

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. H.-The steam
er Alameda, which arrived from the anti
podes and Honolulu today, brought the sec
ond detachment of the New York regiment
which is en- route to New York State for
mastering out There were 3l5 soldiers in
the Alameda's steerage and about dozen
officers in the cabin. The detachment con-
sisted of Companies c, +, F and G.
The last Of the New Workers will arrive
here in day or so on the transport steamer
Scandia, which left Honolulu on the 10th.
The companies which will come on the
Scandal are Companies X, NJ and II.
Colonel f. II. Barber, in command OF the
First New York regiment, has ordered the
First battalion and headquarters Of the
New York volunteers to break camp at the
Preside tomorrow morning. They expect
to take passage on the train at noon tomor
row.
The four companies of this regiment
which came in on the Alameda today have
gone into camp at the Preside for four or
five days. Arrangements for their transpor
tation east will be completed as soon as pcs
sible. SO that the boys can reach nome by
Christmas.
The herald., 1898-12-15
THE THIEVES PARADISE
Will Be Just Across the Mexican
Boundary Line

WASHINGTON, Dec l4.-Unless the
unexpected happens, the United States and
Mexico vii be without an eNtra6ition treaty
on the 18th of next month. The situation
promises to be one OF gravity and the Mexi-
can border is likely to be a paradise for
fugitves from justice and criminals CT ev-
cry description until new treaty can be
agreed upon Mexico denounced the exist
ing treaty because our government refused
to deliver up on extradition proceedings GER
tain Mexicans who had escaped across the
lines and were accused by their own govern
ment of various offenses of criminal char
acter, but who. it is asserted, were really
wanted for political reasons. The case OF
Guerra, who was involved in one Of the peri
odical raids across the border of New Mex
leo. organized by the leader, Cara, caused
the break.
Mr.. Clayton, United States minister to
Mexico, is endeavorng to make a new
treaty, but with the serious difference in
principle between the two governments as
TO whether a case like Garza's is political
or revolutionary or the act of brigand,
his task will be difficult
The herald., 1898-12-15
AMERICAN POLICY
Is Very Interesting to the Nations of
Europe

LONDON, Dec. l5.-Thc Berlin CORES
pondent OF the Times says:
Ole cannot but notice the carefully veled
tendency TO search for the germs Of possible
divergence between the foreign Iolcy and
that of Great Britain. The commercial
policy OF the two countries is expected to
involve future conflicts, not only in Cuba
and the Philippines, but i'll Central America
and South America If any attempt is
made to renew the Blaine policy of keeping
these markets for the United States. this
result would be inevitable, and it is con-
tended here that as Germany is also inter
csted in keeping the markets of Central and
South America open, this necessity must
form another common ground for co-opera-
ton between Great Britain and Germany of
affairs. Russia having arrived
at the conclusion that it would be impossible
to resist the now threatened cooperation OF
England, Germany, the United States and
,Jauan
The herald., 1898-12-15
RAIN COMES AT LAST
AND rs FAIRLY GENEROUS IN
MEASURE
FARMERS FEARS RELIEVED
And Though More Moisture Is
Needed the Situation Is Very
Much Improved
Associated Press Special Wire

SAN JOSE, Cal, Dec. 4.-While the rain
fall for the storm up to 10 o'clock this fore
noon has been rather light, only ,3S of an
inch, the indications are favorable for more.
The fall is some parts Of the county has been
much heavier than in San Jose. In the por-
tioRs about Gilroy and Rucker it sreported
that more than an inch has fallen for the
storm The total for the season here is
30l inches, and same date last year 3,2l
The temperature has steadily risen since
o'clock yesterday morning. AT that hour
the thermometer was 81. At the same hour
this morning it was As. The clouds are
with a gentle south wind.
The rain comes at most opportune time.
All citizens have been greatly alarmed.
What little grain has been sown has done
nc good and but little ploughing or orchard
work has been done. Trees. however, have
stood the dry weather fairly well. The
greatest damage has been done to stock,
owing to the total lack of pasture. 1t is
said that the hills have never been so bare
of feed in this county since American occu-
patton. as added to the drought was the
unusual cold and frost. All are now hope
full of generous rains.
The herald., 1898-12-15
A SPECIAL SESSION
Governor Leedy of Kansas Issues a
Call

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. A. Governor
Leedy will issue call tomorrow morning
for a srecial session of the legislature to
meet Tuesday or Wednesday Of next week
This course was decided upon tonight after
a conference of Populist leaders.
The Pcpulist leaders responsible for the
issuing cf the call desire to enact several
Populist measures into law before the in
auguration of the Republican legislature
elected in November. The Populst pro
gram includes more stringent legislation for
TIE control OF railroad rates, the creation
OF a system OF state fire insurance, the crea
ton OF Il guarantee fund to secure depositors
in state banks and the imposing of a tax
upon charters granted to corporations. \
majority of the members of the present
legislature are believed TO have pledged their
support OF these measures, or at least part
OF them.
The herald., 1898-12-15
At Fresn

FRESNO, Cal, Dec. l4.-Light showers
began at midnight. Rain fell ..gan this
forenoon up 10 about noon, when the total
precipitation was a little over .o2 Of an
inch. The weather is cloudy and all the
indications are Tor more rain, and, accord
ing to Forecaster Bolton. for a good rain
storm within the next few days.
The rain of to-day was "a godsend, and
with a day or two OF intervening warm wea-
ther viii do much to start grain and feed.
Vt any rate, it ha, served to dispel the in
tcnsely cold weather prevailing for some
days Many farmers have gone on other
signs, such as the coming down Of the Iu-
dams from the mountains into the valley.
the falling OF acorns and the late storing
of supplies for the winter season by squr-
rels and other rodents, as infallibe prog
nostications Of a wet winter, and have put
large acreage TO grain. This rain will do
much to help start that seed
Feed for cattle and sheep is much needed
and has been very scare. Sheep in great
bands have been driven up and down the
The herald., 1898-12-15
At Points Near Home

Santa Barbara-J'p to o'clock l5l00ths
of an inch OF rain fell today. a continued
storm is peS Ged and expected.
Riverside-Shortly after noon to-day the
wind began blowing from the south and rain
in light showers i, falling this evening. Ev-
cry indication is good for heavy rainfall.
Santa Ara-Wind sprang up from the
southeast this afternoon and'by 6 this even
irg rain began failing. Tonight the sky is
overcast and a heavy dbwnpour is mo-
mentarily expected. Unusual flashes of
lightnirg and distant peeis of thunder some
what gtartle valley residents here tonight
Santa Monca-The muchlooked.for rain
commenced falling at , o'clock and has been
coming irreguary all the afternoon. In.
0cations point to continued storm.
The herald., 1898-12-15
At San Die0n

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec. l4.-The rainfall
and snowfall. of the recent electrical storm,
which was heaviest in San Diego county,
was of great benefit. The heaviest precipi-
tation of rain was at Del Mar. La Mesa and
Ell Cajon Valley. where from two to three
inches of rain fell within few hours. While
the heaviest snowfall was at Cuyamaca and
Julian, where fourteen inches of snow are
recorded which is slowly melting.
Much ground has already been seeded to
grain. and farmers are now actively pow
ing increased areas. Fruit trees, which
were greatly in need of irrigation. were i'm
mensely benefited by the rainfall, which
washed out bridges and retaining walls at
points.
There is assurance now Of large acreage
in grain for this season. and fruit trees are
already in fine condition. There was but
little storage water secured from the storm
The herald., 1898-12-15
FOOD WAS PLENTIFUL
WHENEVER THE SOLDIERS
COULD GET IT
Still Telling the Monotonous Story
of Neglect for Which Nobody
Was to Blame

WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.-Rev. Father
Kelly, chaplain OF the Sixth Illinois volun
teer infantry, in te.titying before the war
investigating commission today as to the
conditions at Camp Alger said that the food
in quality and quantity, as far as he knew,
were good, but there was difficulty in get
ting it. No one seemed able to get medical
supplies. He thought the men from the
city made the best soldiers, being accus-
toned TO irregular hours. His only real OBJ
lection to the camp was its proximity TO
large towns, to which the men could sneak
of and get full 1t seemed to him the san
itary condition of the camp. generally de
pended upon the care given by the officers
to the men, for the men were ''nCthing but
grown chilGGen.'
DR.. Benjamin F. Pope, who was CHIEF sur
eeon ii the Shalter expedition TO Cuba, and
in change Of camp at Tampa, early in its
occupancy, said surgical dressing materia :
enough to care for 5000 wounded were taken
aboard the transports. The sapplies Of
drug, however, did not keep up with the
demand at the camp, and he tclegraphed to
the surgeon general for full supply. \
part OF these then sent succeeded III reach
ing him. He ascribod the woes of The mcdi-
cal department in that expedition to the
wTolesale abandonment of the rCgmental
outfits of medicines and stores by the reei-
ments. He did not know who was response
bic ior this, but conceded il was hardly
Likely that so sweeping an abandonment
would have been made save on orders from
Major GenoIal Shafter, who commanded.
lie aomltted that some seriously wounded
were loaded III heavy, jolting army wagons,
and that this aggravated the suffelings, but
he only knew Of one instance in which
death might be asc,ibCi to such transpCrta-
t0n.
The travel ration, Or. Pope said, was hard
fare for even well man and only under
skllitui cook could it be made proper food
iot a convalcsccnt. There was no money on
hand to purchase food, and he had ordered
ii to be purchased and put aboard the trans.
ports He believed this had been d5re.
Witness testified to an almost chronic
shortage CT drugs, which had caused him
great trouble and uncastnres. When the
Relief arrived she was supposed to have 700
tens Of supplioa On board, but tEough Size
wag unloaded on the 10th or 10Th the drugs
ian our again by July Goth.
DIR. Cornor remarked that the shortage
Of drugs seemed to be chronic everywhere
except at Montauk
General Dodge said: please state how
you were suppoi .cd in your administration
by the commanding general
Il think. said nr. Pope, "that the com
manding general always listened to my
view and gave me every support military
condltioni, would permit. He promulgated
the orders and sanitary arrangements /
suggested, and I 90 not know Of any in
stance where he failed to support me"
General Brooke will appear before the
commission tnrorrnM
The herald., 1898-12-15
CANDY WAS POISONED
WHICH WAS SENT BY MAIL TO
DELAWARE
MRS. BOTKlN BOUGHT ARSENIC
And Is Hesitatingly Identified as the
Purchaser Of Candy Sent to the
Dunnings
Press Special Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. lathe tria'
of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin is becoming more
interesting to that part of the public which
takes an interest in such proceedings. 10
oay was cold and stormy, but the crowd
which managed to pack itself into Judge
Cooks court room was as large, II not larger,
than on any previous day and the police
had work preserving order. Never has
murder trial of such import progressed so
RAPIDLY in a San Fancisco court room. wit
nesses are subjected to but slight cross-eN-
animation, as rule, and the attorneys on
both sides rarely protest against the ad-
mission of evidence.
Thomas Price, the analytical chemist OF
this city who examined some OF the candies
sent to Mrs. Dunnng, was the first wit
ness called. Professor Price stated that he
received the sample of candy from the chief
of police on September 25th, and that his
analysis showed an aggregate amount OF
eighteen grains OF arsenic in the candy sub
mtted to him. lie described the different
forms of arsenic for the benefit Of the jury
and was then excused. DR.. Wolf, the chem
ist from Dover, Del, was then recalled and
was asked if he had ever heard of arsenic
DeluS ustu iOi stiuN mats. AiS
replied in the negative. This quetion was
asked for the reason that Mrs. Botkin ad-
mitted shortly after her arrest that she had
purchased some arsenic for the purpose
mentioned.
Frank Gray, pharmacist, furnished i'm
portant information regarding the purchase
OF the arsenic by Mrs. Botln. He said that
on the lst of June Mrs. Botkin, whom he
knew slightly. called upon him for some ar,
senic and volunteered that she wished it fer
the purpose OF bleaching straw hats. Gray
recommended several other blcaches, but
Mrs. Botktn said she was familiar with ar.
senic and preferred it. Gray made the en-.
try on the poison book" of the store, ndi
eating the Use to which it was to be sub
jected. He entered the name on the book
as Mrs. Botkin.''
David Green, a pharmacist employed in
another store, failed to positively identity
Mrs Botkin as the woman who purchased
some arsenic from him, though "she was
short and stocky' This description fits
Mrs. Botkin, but only to limited extent.
Miss Sylvia Heney, saleswoman for
George Hass 4 Sons, candy manufacturers
and retailer, was the most important wit
ness this afternoon. She identified some of
the candy sent to Mrs. Dunning as being
from the stock Of her employers. She iden.
titled the box and explained that she did
not quite fill it at the request of the pur.
chaser, who said that she wished to put
else in the box. Miss Heney
identified seal used by the firm and SAT-
that the purchaser appeared extremely
nervous during the whole transaction. Miss
Heney's identification was not positive, as
she qualified by saying that she believed
that Mrs. Botkin was the person to whom
she sold the candy.