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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15

We imagine that If President Mckinley
is going to insist on a disavowal by
Spain of anything contained in DeLome's
letter, it is not the personal reference
to him, but the illusions to the CONNER
cial treaty and autonomy that he will ask
Spain to disavow. The personal allusion
the government is manifestly not impli-
Gated in, but with the statements in re-
gard to autonomy and the commercial
treaty the case is different. Being min
lister Of Spain, it could be fairly assumed
that De LONE was correctly
representing Spain's policy in
these matters, especially as his letter was
addressed to member of the Spanish
Cabinet. Hence there can be no impro-
priety in asking the Spanish government
If such be the case, for of course we cannot
continue to negotiate with government
which there is reason to believe is not
sincers. The same result might
be reached by refusing to have any more
communication with the Sagasta minis
try until 1t had assured US that it was not
playing with us, but that would be q
harsher method thar to ask it to disavow
the offensive paragraphs Of De Lome's
letter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15

A large per cent of the Biddeford strikers
are in destitute circumstances and an
effort is to be made to get an appropria-
tion from the city government to employ
them on the streets. AS the mill corpora
tions pay large per cent of the city taxes
this plan will kill two birds with one
stone-relieve the strikers and make the
corporations pay for it. Public sympathy
seems to be almost entirely on the side of
the strikers, and apparently with good
reason. for these mills have enjoyed IN
wonted prosperity in the past, have
paid big dividends and accumulated
large SURPRISES. Such being the case the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15

Whether the silver question will be the
principal issue of the campaign in
1900 depends very largely on the condit-
ion of business at that time. If business
is good it will be impossible to get up any
enthusiasm over free coinage. IF. on
the contrary, business should be de-
pressed, no doubt silver could be brought
to the front again as panacea. Circum-
stances largely determine issues. Men
have little control over them. Bryan
may shout for free silver with all the
volubility of which he is capable from
now until 1900, but if circumstances are
against him his shouting will not have
the slightest effect in making free silver
the issue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15
We fear that the European powers will

We fear that the European powers will
not stay their hand in the dis
mo nbering of China for fear that the work
u the missionaries will suffer. Some of
them have great regard for the mission
aries when attacks upon them can be
made useful as pretexts for seizing Chin
ese. territory, but when they are asked to
refrain from selling territory lest the
moral and religious influence of the mis-
sionary may be injured we are inclined
to think they will treat the request very
cavalierIy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15

Ex-Gov. ST. John, the former leader of
the prohibition party of the United
States, appears to have fallen from grace
o. that he has signed the petition of a
druggist to be allowed to sell whiskey.
Probably if allowed to explain he would
take the ground that inasmuch as whis-
key was bound to be sold it would be bet
ter that it be sold by a responsible party.
But that is compromising with crime.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15

Even were it desirable it would be en-
tirely impracticable for the Republicans
to straddle the money question. Inter-
national bimetaIism is no longer possible,
and the alternatives are single gold
standard or single silver standard. Be-
tween these alternatives there is no mid
die course. Either one must be chosen or
ihe other.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15
ATTEMPT TO KIDNAP A PRINCE

Kingston, Jamaica, (via Ber1nuda),
February 14.-An attempt was made late
Saturday evening to kidnap Prince CLAIR
ence, formerly chief of the Mosquito terri
tory who is now living here as a pension
er Of tho British government. The at
tempt is believed to have been the result
of Nicaraguan instigation.
The United States cruiser Montgomery
sailed from Port au Prince late last night
under cipher orders received from Wash
ington. It is believe that her destination
is Havana.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15

Judging from the rush to the Klondike
one would say that the American people
were not very much afraid of gold. The
politicians, however, continue to speak the
word 18th bated breath, as if it were
something like the leprosy or small pox
which might brighten the people out of
their senses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15

The exploit of stealing DeLome's letter
is one of which the Cuban junta ought
not to brag. Of course it will be said in
extenuation that the Spanish minister
was employing spies on their movements
and resorting to all sorts of methods to
get at their secrets, but this will hardly
relieve their act of its mean features.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15

public naturally feel that the stockholders
ought to bear some of the burden of the
present depression anda not saddle it on to
the hard working and poorly paid opera
tiyes
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Is.

If Paris gets through the lola trial
without general uprising against the
Jews,it will be lucky. The rabble is
growing holder every day, and is making
itself heard not only outside but also in
side of the palace of Justice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

The increase of the fire insurance COM
panies in tho State the past year has been
larger than ever before and they have
made money. In connection with this
Comm ssioner s. W. Carr 10 looking for
a reduction of the rates of insurance in
the State, and this at an early day.
He believes that the system of investigat-
ing suspicious fires is having a beneficial
effect in reducing the moral hazard, and
there will be less number of incendiary
fires in the future. He has been kept ex-
ceedingly busy with fire investigations
since last May, when the law took effect,
receiving almost constant calls from
parties who believed their buildings were
touched off by an incendiary hand.
missioner last year, of which 273 were
total losses and S07 partial, the losses
amounted to close up to 81, 100000.
A matter which will be one of import
ance in the next legislature is that an adj
dition to the State Prison must be built
at an early date The conyicts now num-
Der 1923, which is within one of the lar
gest number ever previously accommo-
dated at the institution. Ninety, a. I'M
usually large number, were committed
last year, and there is a prospect that
the spring courts will augment the pres
emit population. 1t is now necessary for
six of the convicts to sleep in thesclothing
room, which is manifestly very unsafe
practice, as together they can ooncoct
schemes for escape or mischief Let the
number of inmates be increased and
something will have to be done. 1t is
argued that it is as necessary to keep
criminals safely secured as it is to pro-
vide State quarters for the insane por
ton of whom OF the mild class, might be
restrained in almhouses or buildings pro-
yided by the towns.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15
BRYAN GOING TO MINNEAPOLIS.

St. Loais, February IA special from
Lincoln, Neb.. says: Hon. W. j. Bryan
left today for Minneapolis to be present at
of the northwest.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09

| himself and that he had paid his full obligation when the 5000 certificate of deposit was handed to Manager liar ris. He was asked why he had paid the $40 a few hours previous.
 Because l did not want to be har- assed by blacknailer,' he replied.
 4 general smile went around the as sembly room.
 Continuing, he denied that he had ever paid one dollar to members of the Board or that he had stated that he had.
 Supervisor Curtis wanted the hear ing postponed until Supervisor Morri- son could be present, but no one sup ported him, and it was decided to carry on the investigation. Attorney Gett was sworn and denied having received one dollar Of the money collected by Mo Grath. He reviewed the history of the transaction, and expressed the opinion that the dredging company, having done the work, was entitled to receive it's pay, either from the county or the reclamation district.
 President Witter of the company when called 10 the stand, reiterated his charge that McGrath had told him. when the payment of the s1440 was de- manded. that the money had been spent in influencing members of the Board to pass the further claims of the company.
 He stated positively that McGrath had specified Supervisors Morrison and Jenkins as the men who had shared in the poodle and that Attorney w. A. Gett had received $500. Manager Harris also testified that on February T. he had been present in the Capitol build ing when McGrath stated that he had used the money to pay certain Super visors for their influence and that $40 could not be brought back.
 He stated positively that Morrison and Jenkins were the men who got the money" said Harris He said dur ing that conversation that If $500 of the 5000 we had received from him was properly used we would probably be able to get our other claims allowed. II developed during the hearing that Me Grath had filed a second claim against the county for s1792, of which the dredging company knew nothing. This was never paid.
 Henry Elliott. trustee of Reclamation District No. 349 and county, and Sur veyor Boyd were also examined regard ing the character of the work done by the dredging company.
 Grove L. Johnson represented the dredging company and at the conclu- sion of the testimony requested that the question of the legality of the company's claims against the county be referred to District Attorney Ryan to examine the records and report to the board. This course was adopted with out a dissenting voice and the report will probably be made tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
ADVERTISEMENTS
Men and wo

Men and wo men dig g nd delve their lives away in order tc pile up gold wtt never a thoughi of the most pre- cious endowment g human being may have, good health. What does II profit .
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
No Motive for the Deed Known by His Employers or His
 Family.
THE ACT PREMEDITATED.
A Note Left by the Young Man in Which He Makes Disposition
 of His Effects.
Special Dispatch to The Call.


 SAUSALITO, March S.-Bernard J Hildebrand, young man employed as head bookkeeper by Montealegre & Co.,, importers and commission mer- chants at 2S0 California street, San ] Francisco, killed himself at an early hour this morning by placing revol- yer in his mouth and sending a bullet | through his brain. The deed was done i in one of the rooms at Peter Claudi- anas' Yacht Club House near the ferry depot, and no reason is assigned for it. ! The body lies in the Morgue at San Ra- fael, and Coroner Eden will hold an inquest tomorrow morning at II o'clock
 Hildebrand was not over 26 years of age, end had been in the employ of Montealegre & Go. since 1887. Yester- day afternoon he was sent on an er- rand, sample of sherry being intrust- ed to his care for a customer. This morning the bookkeeper failed to re- turn to work, which caused considera . ble surprise until about noon, when a telephone message from the coroner office at San Rafael was received, stating that Hildebrand had killed himself.
 Yesterday afternoon Hildebrand ar rived in Sausalito and frequented number of saloons, taking few drinks He said he was waiting for friend, and inquired as to the time the boats left for the city. About I:3O in the evening. after missing the last boat he visited the saloon known as the Cottage Bar, where he obtained s1 on a silver watch from the proprietor, giving in return a bill of sale
 Shortly afterward he left the place, and about s3 o'clock he went to bed in Claudianas' place. having rented room for the night. Early this morn ing Claudianas heard a pistol shot, and going to Hildebrand's apartment found him lying half-dressed on the bed in a pool Of blood which was gush- ing from his mouth and a hole In the back of the head.
 In the pockets of the young mans clothes were found numerous articles, including a gold watch, fountain pen and 65 cents in small change; also a slip of pa which showed that the deed was premeditated. The writing was in steady, legible hand and ran as follows;
 My gold watch goes to my brother Ernest and my clothes to Gustav. My ticket for my scarfpin will De found in my desk. D. B. Carter. S42 Market street, has my cuff buttons He paid me SIS on them.
 B. J. HILDEBRAND.
 Hildebrand was a past president of Golden Gate Parlor No. g, N. s. c. w., which will take charge Of the remains after the Coroner's Inquest Is held-
 A. 4. Hildebrand. an architect resid- ing at 1017 Golden Gate avenue, is the father of the dead bookkeeper None of the family can give any reason for the boys rash act
 Hildebrand was engaged to Q young lady whose home is in Females, in the northern part of Marin County, but there has been no known trouble be- tween the two. The lady is at present residing in San Francisco, where she is employed by a millinery firm on Mar ket street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
PREPARING
 TO PROTECT
 THE BALLOT San Jose New Charter Club Is on the
 Alert. Watching Every Cunning Move Made by "the
 Gang" Nothing Will Be Left UndOne to Thwart the Rascality of
 the Boodlers. PLANS FOR THE CRUSADE Count Of Votes There Will Be
 Ceaseless Vigilance.
Nothing Will Be Left UndOne to Thwart the Rascality of
 the BOOdlers.
PLANS FOR THE CRUSADE
From the Registration to the Final Count Of Votes There Will Be
 Ceaseless Vigilance
Special Di=aatoh to The Can.

SAN JOSE. March s.-Thare is no dis position on the part of the New Char ter Club to underestimate the energy and cunning of their adversaries in the coming campaign. It is thoroughly realized by the champions of good gov ernment that no trick or device of prac- ucal politics. as carried on by the gang, will be neglected by the lat ter between now and the 11th Of April
 The New Charter Club is perfecting its precinct organization and preparing to protect the purity Of the ballot from the registration of votes to the final count Of the vote cast. This prelini- nary work means considerable expense. Besides there is literature to be written. printing to be done, halls to be hired for public meetings, and all the other incidental matters pertaining to a hot ly contested campaign.
 In order to raise funds to r,aat those expenses canvassing finance commit tee was appointed tonight, and the gentlemen appointed will begin work tomorrow. Every citizen interested in the cause of good government will De given the privilege of contributing, and 1t Is anticipated that no difficulty will be experienced in collecting a gen eroOS 1uno- II Is believed that no resi- dent, even If not 8 considerable tax payer, will refuse to contribute his mite 10 fund which is to be used for the grand and noble purpose of ransoming 2 one of the fairest cities of California rom the bondage of a ring of corrup- tionists and boodlers.
 Registration is going on at a rapid rate. IL is estimated that about 1900 changes will have to be made in the register At the proper time the New Charter Club will have experts go over the register and See that only those quahne0 10 vote are allowed to remain thereon On the day of election they will have watchers at every polling place Any one detected in an illegal act in connection with the election will be vigorously prosecuted. and ii is probable that rewards will be of fered for the arrest and conviction of offenders
 Ten Of the New Charter Club no,41i- neeS filed their petitions to-day as fol- lows; w c. Alexander, NJ kinny, L. Archer, j. E. Auzsrais. A. B. Hunter c. H. Allen, J. !. Soptheimer. T. Ellard Beans. J H. Campbell and T ! Riley Their nominee for City Treasurer. ! F. Colon1het, also filed his petition Three independent candidates for mem hers of the Appointing Board filed De- tittonS as follows; Paul P. Austin Rush McComas and Francis E Spencer.
 Every indication points to the fact that the New Charter Club ticket is daily gaining in popular favor, and that the entire ticket from top to bottom will show a majority when the count of votes is completed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
TRIAL OF
 CLARK, THE FRATRICIDE Commenced at Napa by the Selection
 of Jurors. Five Are Secured Dur ing the First Days
 Proceedings. Men Who Have Read the Con- fession of the BrOtheP-Slayer
 Not Wanted. TACTICS OF THE DEFENSE. Will Attempt to Show the Accused Was Induced to Commit Murder
 by His Victims Wife
Men Who Have Read the Con- fession of the BrOtheP-Slayer
 Not Wanted.
TACTICS OF THE DEFENSE.
Will Attempt to Show the Accused Was Induced to Commit Murder
 by His Victims Wife.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NAPA, March S.-The trial of George W. Clark, the confessed murderer Of his brother, William Clark, at St. He lena In January last, was begun to-day before Judge Ham. A special panel Of 20 jurors was present when the court opened. All but five of them an- swered to their names when the roll was called The five absent sent in ex- cuses, pleading sickness. About dog en others were excused from jury duty on statutory grounds. and then the work of selecting twelve impartial and opinionIess men from the remaining jurors to decide the guilt of the ac- cused man commenced.
 The defendant was represented by Attorneys Henry Hogan. c. J. Beer stecher and E. L. Webber. Theodore 4. Bell, the District Attorney, ap- peared for the prosecution, and he was willing 10 accept almost any one of the panel as jurymen, but the defense was more particular. They challenged all who had read any of the newspaper reports Of the homicide and formed an opinion on what they had read Dur ing the day one man was found who had not read any of the reports Of the murder. He had been working in the foothills where papers never reached. and he had no companions to discuss the crime with even if he had known 1t was committed. He, however, was excused on a peremptOry challenge by the prosecution for the reason that person who cared So little for what was going on about him would not be proper person to be inIrusted with the life Of fellow-being.
 Clark, the accused murderer, nestled up close to his attorneys while the proceedings in the court were in prog ress. He showed little nervousness in his demeanor, but during the day when the attorneys referred to the death penalty in challenging the jurors the prisoner would gulp down the lump that seemed to continually rise in his throat.
 More than half the panel was ex- hausted during the day, and out Of the jurors examined fve-W. 4 Leon ard or Napa and Joseph Gyte Of Tount- vile, both farmers c. P Bales. | c. Heron and George Hsmlin-E-e-e accepted as suitable 10 try the case by the prosecution and by the defense
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
BELEW'S WIFE
 CALLS UPON HIM
Vain Appeal Of a Mother for Support for Her Little
 Children.
The Murderer Thinks More About His Own Neck Than the Bread
 of His Family
Special Dispatch to The Call,

SIISUN, March S.-Frank Belev this afternoon had his first interview with his wife since he has been arrested and jailed for the terrible crime of murder ing his brother and sister. Mrs Belew was accompanied by the wife of Photographer Bird, principal witness against the fratricide. Mrs Belew first visited District Attorney Devlin, and, after remaining with him nearly an hour, asked permission to visit her hus- band The request was granted, and the ladies were accompanied by Under Sheriff Robinson
 Belew was surprised to see his wife, and his face became deathly pale After the usual greeting. Mrs Belew proceeded to interrogate her husband regarding his motives for committing the horrible deed, but her questions only elicited replies frequently given to similar questions-that he did not know why he poisoned his brother and sister.
 Mrs. Belew then explained that the object of her visit was 10 induce him to dispose of his share of the combined estate Of the murdered brother and sis ter. toward the maintenance Of his small children. Belew listened atten- lively. and it was obvious that the question of standing trial. with a pos s4Oac SSLleuCS OI llIc lI4piiSotii44Siias vas Of more importance to him than the maintenance of his children. Belew expressed a desire to talk privately to his wife, but the Under Sheriff ob- jected-
 Belew received Mrs. Bird with look of indifference, his eyes betokening the hatred he feels toward the Bird family. When the time arrived for parting, Belew became agitGted and c much affected when she bade the pris- Qner good-by.