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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
Weather Conditions and General Forecast,

Washington, Nov. 16.-The movement
of an area of high barometer north
eastward off the middle Atlanaic coast
has been attended by easterly winds
and rain in the Atlantic coast states
south of Maryland The temperature
continues somewhat below the average
for the season in the south Atlantic
and middle Gulf states. elsewhere sea-
sonabie. temperature prevails.
Generally cloudy weather with rain
is likely to prevail, Thursday, in the
Atlantic coast states. Storm signals
are displayed on the Atlantic coast
from Wilmington to Cape Henry
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
GENERAL MERRITT
Has a Decidedly Poor 0pin-
ion Of the filipinos.
Are "ChiIdren" and Need Some Form
Of Colonial Government.
Dared MOI Recognize insurgents Aguinaldo's
Claim Tor Share Of Boey.'

London. Nov. 16.-General Wesley
Merritt, the commander of the Ameri-
can forces in the Philippine islands.
who is still in this city, read with a
great deal of interest the long letter of
complaint against American officials in
the Philippine islands addressed by
the so-calied Filipino Junta Of Hong
Kong to President Mckinley and the
American people and published in the
United States, through The Associated
Press, yesterday afternoon.
In discussing the Filipinos, the
American general refers to them as
children" and says it would be i'm
possible to establish American govern
ment in the islands. He adds that
they must have some form Of colonial
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
WE ARE WELCOME.
England Rejoices at Friendli-
ness With United States.
Hon. Jos. Chamberlain Voices This
Sentiment in Speech at London.
That and Previous Speeches Having Dis.
quieting Effect in France.

London, Nov 16.-Mr. Joseph Cham
berlain, who was the guest of the Con-
servative CLUB, in this city, this even
ing in replying to a toast to his health,
spoke at length on colonial matters.
The secretary of state for the colonies
said that almost all international
troubles of recent years had arisen
from the competition of nations for the
undeveloped territories on the world S
surface in the possession of barbarous
tribes or decaying nations. He dwelt
upon these vast tracts as outlets for
the teeming populations and trade of
civilized nations
Mr.. Chamberlain predicted an i'm
mense future for Rhodesia and Great
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
ITALY NOW AGITArEo.
French WaIships at Raheita Causes Excite.
ment at the Italian Capital.

Rome, Nov. 16.-Considerable excite
ment has been caused here by a report
that French warship recently landed
an officer and some soldiers at Rahei-
ia, in the Danakil country. on the west
shore of Babel Mandeb. the strait con-
Meeting the Red sea with the Indian
ocean, and only re-embarked them
after protest by the Italian officials
there.
The feeling of irritation is increased
by the fact that Russia has refused to
recognize an Italian protectorate over
Raheita.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
FIRE AT WEST GARDINER.
Farm Buildings Of Samuel Smith Burned
Loss, $1,000 Insurance. $1,000.

SpeciaD The farm buildings owned
5y Samuel Smith and located just
acroSS the Cobbossee stream were
burned, this forenoon, during the alb
sence of Mr.. and Mrs. Smith. A small
part of the household goods We're
saved. but the rest, with the stock and
contents of barns and out buildings
we're destroyed. The buildings We're in
good condition and the loss is about
$1,000 or more. Mr.. Smith had but $1,000
insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
THE ROAD HAS FRIENDS.
Ind Lewiston, Brunswick & Bath Railway Sc
curities Find Ready Customers.

Watervile Me-, Nov. ia big sale of
securities of the Lewiston, Brunswick q
Bath Street Railway took place here. to-
lay, when the following transfers were
made by Treasurer l. c. Libby: To A. A.
Blair, s Congress street. Boston, $4,000
IF stock and bonds; Al. boles & Co, 19
<ilby street, Boston. purchased Sl0o,00o
If the bonds; J. Hugh Peters. 80 Pine
street. New York, purchased $500OO. OF
stock and s200.0O0 of bonds The road IS
spoken of as .'the second street railway
of New England"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
CATTLE QuARANrINeD.
Two Carloads Held at Cornish for Disregard
Of Our Laws.

Cornish, Me-. Nov 16.-Dr. Bailey of the
.attle commissioners, came to CORNISH,
tuesday, and quarantined two carloads
Of cattle that arrived here. last week,
over the Mountain division, without nav
ing complied with our quarantine regu-
iations. There were 55 head in all, con-
sisting of cows in milk and dry, steers
and yearlings. and they will all be tested
before being released, at the owners eX-
naOSe
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Nov. 16.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity, Thursday: Increasing
cloudiness followed by rain, during the
afternoon or night; variable winds.
shifting to easterly, increasing to brisk
and moderately high on the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
The Girls Not Known at Lewiston.

Lewiston. Me-, Nov. 16.-No such girls
are known in Lewiston and it is believed
that they may be the young women VINO
disanneared from Saco, this week. On the
day they were missed. it was NOT noreo abn,t bnat
Tow, with Them. were also gone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
BLASco's GREATEST SORROW
Is that He Surrendered to America While nav.
ing 10000 Men and 200 Guns.

Madrid, Nov. 16.-Captain General
Blanco, in letter to Senator Tinado,
says: THE keenest sorrow of my life ~
Cuba, with an army OF $780,
600 men and 200 guns. to an enemy who
claims to have conquered Cuba, while we
are possessed of such resources"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
Garments to Measure
Alaska Seal,
Persian,
Otter,
Sable,
krimmer,
Martin,
Astrachan e.
Electric Seal.

Garments made to measure from select
ed skins by a practical furrier with 20
years experience
See our Alaskan seal jacket for $685.
Special attention paid to remodeling and
repairing old furs
III. G. BARKER, Furrier,
Corner Store, Gardiner Me
tues, ,thurs&sat, -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
Bank FaiIs-cross Shoots Himself.

Emporia. Kan, Nov. 16.-Charles s.
Cross of the failed First National Bank,
shot himself, this afternoon. immedi-
ately on learning the news from the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
CLOUDY. WITH SHOWERS.

Washington. Nov. 16-Forecast for
Thursday: New England and Eastern
New York, cloudy with showers; fresh
to brisk easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
Morrill, Bound Over for Forgery.

Portland, Me-. Nov. 16.-John N. NORTH
of Glencove, was bound over IN the Port
land municipal court, Wednesday ior'-
noon. on the charge Of forgery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
Chicago. .y-dea Cos. Plant Resume. Work.

Virden, H., Nov. 1.-THE plant Of the
Co. opened for work, tins
morning, having been idle since April !,
and having twice attempted to start with
colored men from Alabama
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17

you OF a cold more quickly than any Otn-
er known remedy Don't let a cold 70 a. 5
Y comes for you may caniangnr yoisf 1lf<{
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
LIVE STOCK.

we loan IS to $500 on Live Stock. BIZ
cycles, P1anos. Household Furniture.
Watches and Jewelry.
Business Confld entiai.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY
oct27, ,eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17
An Ex.SIave Dead at Ace Of los.

Middletown. N. Y. Nov 16-James w.
De Frese, a former slave. died near
Goshen, yesterday, aged los years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17

SHOW, I do hope that's Harvard
Cigar, for then l will be sure of
being satisfied,
Finest Long Havana Filler, and Cream
of Sumatra Wrapper.
Trade supplied by all N. +. Jobbers, or by
II. Traiser s Co., Makers, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-17

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
EISFELDT VS.. EIsFELDT.
A Suit for Divorce Which Has Two
Sides TO tt

ALAMEDA, Sept. 16-Mrs Annie f.
Eisfeldt, formerly of 1888 Schiller street
this city, has brought suit for a divorce
from her husband, Theodore A. Eisfeldt.
the bookkeeper of q San Francisco BUSH
ness house. In her complaint Mrs Els
feldt alleges cruelty, and tells a harrow
Ing tale of the reasons why she demands
a legal separation from her liege lord
The Eisfeldts have been married six
years and have had two children, only
one Of whom is now living. For several
years they have resided at the Schiller
street house, which was the property of
Mr.. Eisfeldt. During the past fortnight
there have been rumors afloat in the
neighborhood that all was not happy in
the Eisfeldt household. These rumors
eliminated on Friday night last, when at
midnight Mr.. Eisfeldt removed the furni-
ture from the house with the aid of an
eXpressman, put 1t in warehouse and
went to live with mis- parents in this city.
Mrs. Eisfeldt, it was reported, had gone
with her child to San Francisco.
Day before yesterday Mrs. Eisfeldt filed
a suit for divorce, the trial of which will
make public all the troubles of the little
family, since her husband does not pro-
pose TO rest under the stigma of having
treated his wife cruelty but will fight the
case to the end.
1t Is reported that Eisfeldt will file a
cross complaint, in which ne will ask for
divorce on statutory grounds, and will
name prominent lawyer in San Fran
cisco as correspondent. 1t is said among
the nefghborS that the LAWYER in question
has been in the habit of paying visits to
the Eisfeldt home during the husband s
absence, and that the wife explained it to
the ,neighbors by saying that he was her
uncle.
Since the filing of the suit bv Mrs Els
feldt her husband has not been at home,
and his parents do not know. where he
is. Hence it has been impossible to OBJ
tain an interview with him for the pur-
pose of getting his side of the story.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
HAS NOT HEARD FROM MADDEN
Wife of the Modoc Defaulter Denies
Published Statement.

STOCKTON, Sept. 16.-The wife of
Madden. the defaulting County Treasurer
of Modoc County, resides in this city with
her mother. To an Associated Press re-
porter, in relation to the published state
ment that his whereabouts in Peru had
been discovered by detectives correspond
ing with his wife, through Attorney
Stewart of Alturas. Modoc County, Mrs.
Madden said to-day:
Il have not heard from him since he
left The first l knew Of his where
abouts was what 1 read in the papers.
If he sent Mr.. Stewart any message for
me 1t was not delivered. It was openly
charged that he left Mr.. Stewart money
to be given to us, though we never ac-
cused Mr. Stewart. We would not have
taken the money anyway"
Mrs. Madden has four children and has
had a hard struggle since her husband
absconded a year ago last July.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
THE STOCK MARKET.

values for mining stocks were weaker all
around, with less trading. The general COM
mittee on Comstock drainage and deep min
ing Will hold a meeting at o'clock to-day to
receive the report of the executive commit
tee and transact other business pertaining to
the matter
no marked changes
The San Francisco Gas and Electric Com
pany mas declared a regular monthly dividend
OF % cents per share. payable October /.
The Eureka Consolidated assessment of 20
cents per share will be delinquent in office on
the 18th
The Swansea Mining Company of Utah paid
dividend of $4,000 on the 10TH making $45 900
this year and s116,50 to date.
The Lille Gold Mining Company of Colorado
paid dividend of $4,000 on the 1st making
Sill, 600 this year and s134 900 to date.
The Silver King Mining Company of Utah
PAID dividend of Csc per share, amounting
to $37 800 on the 10th, making 1887, 900 this year
and 81, $751; 500 to date
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
SOME CHANGES IN PROSPECT
ASSIGNMENTS TO DUTY ON THE
EASTERN COAST.
Future of the Men Who Led the Re.
lief Expedition to the Whalers
Ice Bound in the
Arctic.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. 16.-Orders
have been received from the Treasury
Department at Washington by Captain
futile of the revenue cutter Bear con-
corning several of the officers who have
just returned from a nine months
cruise on relief expedition to the i'm
prisoned whalers in the Arctic.
Second Lieutenant John G. Berry,
who has been on the Pacific Coast
three and a half years, will enjoy a
short but we'll earned vacation. He has
been detached from the Bear and re-
Quested to communic ate with the de-
partment after he arrives at his home
in Portland, Me. He will likely be as
signed to duty on the Atlantic coast.
First Lieutenant D. H Jarvis and
Second Lieutenant E. P. Bertholf, who
successfully led the overland expedi-
ton to Point Barrow, were ordered to
San Francisco to settle accounts with
the Liebes Company and others from
whose agents supplies were obtained in
the far north. These two men have al
ready started for San Francisco. DR.. S.
]. Call, who accompanied the overland
expedition, has been given a months
leave of absence and will go to his Cal
ifornia home.
DR.. E. W. Woodruffs, whose services
were rendered the Government by The
Call, and who was assigned to duty on
the Bear during the absence of DR..
Call, has been honorably discharged
and will leave for San Francisco.
Second Lieutenant Claude S. Cochran
received orders to report for duty at
New York. However, he prefers the
Pacific Coast, and is now in comuni-
cation with the department, hoping to
be located on one of the cutters sta
toned on this coast.
AS Assistant Engineer II. N. Wood
has been doing duty on the Pacific
for three and half years, he rather ex-
poets to be transferred to the East.
During the far-famed cruise north
Lieutenants Berry and Bertholf acted
as special correspondents of The Call
and they have given the public authen-
tic and eagerly looked for news con-
corning the humane expedition. En-
gineer Wood was The Calls photog-
rapher and secured some valuable
views.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
ATTEMPT To FIRE
HOTEL KESW|CK
Incendiary Rampant in a
Mining Town.
FLAMES QUICKLY SUBDUED
WORK OF CITIZENS PREVENTS A
CONFLAGRATION.
Lumber in the Rear of the Hostelry
Saturated With Kerosene Be-
fore the Torch Was
Applied.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

REDDING, Sept. 16.-An attempt to
fire the Hotel --eswick was made last
night at 10 o'clock A lumber pile at
the rear of the big structure had been
drenched with kerosene and the torch
applied. Flames shot into the air,
lighting the surrounding buildings and
alarming the citizens. By quick work
the flames were subdued before the fire
was communicated to the hotel. The
damage done was slight.
An investigation developed the fact
that an incendiary had gained access
to the rear porch of the hotel and car
ried the contents of a large coal oil
tank few steps to the lumber pile
saturating it thoroughly with the COM
bustible fluid and also drenching the
rear wall of the hotel Had the match
been applied at a later hour the Hotel
Keswick, the Mccormick aeltzer Com
pany's branch store and the Mountain
Miner office could not have been saved
1t is even likely that the whole town
would have been destroyed.
An attempt was made earlier in the
evening to fire the big Mulligan board
ing-house belonging to the Mountain
Copper Company. Kerosene was liber-
ally used in this case. The attempt was
frustrated by the timely discovery of
the blaze and the admirable discipline
of the company's fire department.
A former night clerk of the Hotel
Keswick was arrested on suspicion, but
was promptly liberated on furnishing
an alibi.
By reason of the large number of fires
in the town insurance premiums have
reached an extravagant figure. Many
policies have been cancelled and num-
Der of the largest companies have with
drawn their agencies. The situation
confronting the people there is of the
utmost gravity and there Us talk of or
ganizing vigilance committee to rid
the town of objectionable characters
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
OPPOSED TO A RESENTENcE
ASKS IF JUDGE HAM BELIEVES
IN THE ALMIGHTY.
Prisoners Catechism Is Ignored and
He Is Doomed to Die on the
Gallows a Month
Hence.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NAPA, Sept lido you believe In
Almighty God? Do you believe 1t is
right for one man to take the life of
another"
These questions directed to Judge E.
D. Ham came in trembling accents
from the lips Of the ST. Helena fratri-
eide, George w. Clark, this morning in
the Superior Court just before the SEN
tence of death was passed upon him for
the second time.
At 10 o'clock court was called to order
and Clark brought into the court room.
The prisoner appeared stouter than
when in Napa before, although his in
generation in San Quentin had left an
unhealthy pallor on his countenance.
He was attended by his counsel, Henry
Hogan, who, when the case was called,
entered vigorous protest and objec-
ton against the resentencing. His OBJ
lection was oVerruled and the court re-
quested Clark stand and was about
TO proceed with the reading of the
death sentence when Attorney Hogan
again interrupted, stating that the
prisoner had something to say before
he was sentenced to die. Ozark slowly
arose from his chair, advanced a few
steps and addressed the court as fol-
lows:
Il want to ask you a few questions
before L state my reasons why the
sentence of death should not be passed
upon me- First, do you believe in AL
mighty God?"
This abrupt question in faltering,
suffering accents but so clear that all
in the courtroom could hear, surprised
the listeners. Judge Ham answered
promptly that he did not care to dis
cuss religious matters at that time and
asked the prisoner if he had anything
else to say. Clark then asked:
DO you believe it is right for one
man to take the life of another man."
Have you anything else to say?" re-
sponded the Judge, ignoring the Ques-
ton.
Yes said Clark, my objections to
being sentenced to death are, first, that
1t is contrary to the law of God; sec
ond, that 1t is contrary to the laws of
the United States and of California to
place mans life in jeopardy who has
an insane mind. 1 want you to ap-
point some authority to examine my
mind. l want to go to st. Helena be-
fore returning to San Quentin to see
the grave of my brother and to visit
some friends"
Clark hesitated moment and then
sat down. The Judge then proceeded
with the sentence, finishing with the
fateful words that ION Friday, the 21st
Of October, 1898, between the hours of
sunrise and noon, you be taken by the
warden of San Quentin and hanged by
the neck until you are dead, and may
God have mercy on your SOUL
The Judge then added in kindly
tones:
1T is not in my power to grant your
requests, even if l wanted to. You are
in the hands of the Sheriff. That is
ALL"
Clark was then led from the court
room and the next case on the docket
called.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
MEETING NOTICES.


ORIENTAL Encampment No. 81. I; % e
Q. Irregular session will be held
THIS SATURDAY. EVENING. Work ~
in the Golden Rule and Royal Purple/ Y
degrees. All Patriarchs are cordially In
vited. Members who will take part in the
team and go to San Jose October is, during
session of the Grand Encampment. are spc-
cially requested to attend the session tonight.
r. c. BLACK, G. p.
W. S. POTTER, Scribe.
SAN FRANCISCO Fire Department EA
The regular funeral detail of this de- EFSfssA
partment will assemble THIS DAY, HH-N9
at $50 o'clock a. m, at the headquarters or
Engine Company No s. for the purpose OF
attending the funeral of the late HUGH S.
MONAGHAN, late member of this depart
ment. BY order
d. T. SULLIVAN. Chief of Department
ANNUAL meeting-El Dorado Water and Deep
Gravel Mining Company-Notice is hereby
given that the annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Ell Dorado Water and Deep
Gravel Mining Company will be held at the
office of the company at Placerville on MON
DAY, the twenty sixth (26th) day of Septem-
Der, 1898. at o'clock p. m, for the purpose
of electing board of directors to serve for
the ensuing year and the transaction of such
other business may come before the meet
ing. A. d. HENDERSON, Secretary.
Placervile, September = 1898.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17

from Mare Island yesterday and the Mo-
hican went up. The gunboat was to have
sailed for Honolulu at p. m, but did
not get away until hours later She will
relieve the Philadelphia, which will come
pack to San Francisco for an overhaul
Ing. The MOhican. after being locked and
repaired. will go to Samoa
The Merchants Exchange yesterday
received Geographic news that the Brit
ish bark Amanda from Liverpool for
Honolulu has nut into Montevideo with
her wheel carried away and otherwise
damaged. The crew was sick
The bark Martha Davis arrived from
Hilo yesterday, and Captain Friis reports
that on the 14th inst. he sighted a four
masted, six topgallant yard ship painted
125 west. This was probably the British
ship Matterhorn, now out 140 days from
Newcastle, Eng, for San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
Plea for Searcev,s Life.

SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. ia petit
ton is being circulated asking Governor
Budd to commute the sentence of Louis
J. Searcey, who is now in prison In San
quentin for the murder of Joseph OFT. He
was convicted in 1896, an appeal to the
Supreme Court failed last June and he
was resentenced to be hanged on Octo-
Der by Judge Oster. The petition
backed by the Endorsement of Judge Os,
ter, asks that life Imprisonment be sub
stituted for death. The grounds are that
the defendants case was Improperly
handled and that the evidence was purely
identification Of certain footprints in
loose desert sand as SearceY's.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
The Richter Benefit.

Preparations for the Richter benefit en-
tertainment to be held in Mechanics Pa
vilion on the evening of the oath are COM
pleted, and tickets are selling rapidly
The committee received an unexpected lift
from National Parlor No. 16S, which pur-
chased fifty tickets last night. 1t is ex-
pected that many other fraternal organi-
lor and do their share toward making the
benefit a success.
The committee on refreshments held a
meeting yesterday, and the members re-
ported that the donations are coming in
freely and that good progress will be re-
ported at the meeting of the executive
committee, which will assemble on Mon
day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
RESPONSIBILITY NOT PLACED
Coroner's Jury inquiries Into the
Death of Miss Blanchard.

SAN JOSE, Sept. 16.-The Coroner's
Jury sworn to inquire into the cause of
the death of Miss Emile A. Blanchard,
who died from injuries received in rail-
road accident at Alum Rock Park last
Sunday, brought in a verdict at s o'clock
yesterday evening.
There was a long discussion and much
doubt as to whether the management Of
the road should be held responsible for
the accident. AS the jury could not salts
factorily settle this question. the verdict
simply recites the cause of death.
A civil action is now being considered
by the family of Miss Blanchard.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
CADWALLADER IN COURT.
Alleged Indiana Embezzler Arraigned
at Stockton.

STOCKTON, Sept. 16.-Charles Cadwal-
lader, alias WILDER. was up before Justice
Parker at o'clock to-day for an exam
having absconded with funds of the Citi-
zens' Bank of Union City, Ind. His at
torney objected to the proceedings on the
ground that the complaint did not declare
the defendant to be a fugitive from JUS
tice. The objections were overruled by
Justice Parker. The defendant was i'm
mediately arraigned and the preliminary
examination begun. Sheriff Simmons of
Indiana testified that there were seven
teen indictments against the accused. The
examination is still in progress.