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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

FOR SALE-The corner house in block Of
Il houses, 259 Bracket street, corner Carl
ton. On easy terms. Enquire on PREMISES,
or at ROOM IS. City Building. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

PIRCH, Oak and Pine Edgings for Kindlings,
- dry and under cover. A. D. MORSE, 20
Plum street, City. Tel SOP. 17-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

NOTICE-We will pay the highest cash prices
IN Tor household goods or store fixtures of
any description or receive the same at our auct-
ion rooms for sale on commission. GOSS &
WILSON, Auctoneers IS Free st. 1874
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash In advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

EoR SALE OR LEAsE-,A lot of land at the
3 West End, corner Forest and Congress
streets, containing shout 4,224 feet Apply to
E. HARLOW. 9la Congress street. jan25dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

EOR SALE-Farm In Bethel. Maine, 120 acres
4 good land, II story house, shed and two
well supplied with wood and water; also about
100000 feet OF pine timber. About two miles
from Bethel village. and known as the Edward
A. Capen farm, will be sold on favorable terms
or NAV be exchanged for Portland property.
MISS SARAH BIDEN. No. 394 Fore ST.
Portland, Me. mar9-u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

BATTLESHIP MAINE SOUVENIR SPOONS
This is the prettlest Spoon ever put on tho
market Call and see it. MCKINNEY, the
Jeweler, Monument So uarc. mar19dn
EOR RENT-Lower fat SO High street, all
Il modern improvements, ON line of horse
cars, slate. set tubs. heat with hot water. In
quire of w. H. STEVENS. pol
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

FOR SALE A new l IL story house contain
= Ing rooms, built two years ago. with lot
6Ioxl0o, situated on Pine street, South Portland.
Trlce very low and on easy terms OF payment.
street. poi
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21
WEDDING RINGS.

One hundred of them to select from. All
styles, all weights. all prices in 10. ID and IS
Kt Gold. Largest and best stock of rings
In the city. A thousand of them. MCKINNEY.
the Jeweler. Monument Square. june7dtf
nor SALE OR LEASE-Brick house 105
Il Winter street, thoroughly built, u rooms,
beside bath and linen room. fourteen closets,
dry, storage rooms and water closet, furnace
heat, two open fires, lot 5Ox1OO very pleasant,
overlooking fine gardens and State street. P.
G. MANNING, 234 Middle street. jly29,tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

WANTED-At once, boy of about 10 years,
o,,+s as errand boy. FOSTER, AVERY " Co,
Outntters. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

IA ONEY to loan on mortgages of real estate
IVA at and per cent. For sale real estate,
farms, timber lands and suburban property.
Rents collected and care of property. Thor
ough acquaintance of the value Of property,
having had Is years experience in the bust
1872
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

TOR SALE-A fine house and stable sjInafed
at the Cape on large high lot 6Oxi30. EIec-
trio cars pass the door. Price $1,000 MARKS
u EARLE CO., over Eve. Express. 2O-I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

UJP-TO-DATE Astrologer and Seer-Life's
" mysteries, business prospects, personal
love and all the affairs of life truthfully re-
vealed. only 20c.; one question answer for 10c;
for 25c; horoscope S1.00. Send birth date and
sex. PROF. G. MAC. Dandy, N. Y. B. 1O2.
SaD1R-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

FOR SALE-A yose s. Sons piano in fine con-
I'd, dition; but little used "a great bargain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

i street, corner of Morning street, rooms,
pantry, bath and wash ROOM hot water heat
on line OF electric cars. Apply to r. G. LIB
BY on premises, or A. G. LIBBY & CO., 40 IL
Exchange street. 201
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

ITO LET-A very desirable rent west of State
street, rooms, sunny exposure, all mod
ern improvements. Call at G. F. JUNK1NS,
Real Estate, under U. S. Hotel. 20-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21
MARRY mE, NELLIE,

And 1 will buy you su,h a pretty Ring at
McKenney's. A thousand solid gold. Rings,
Diamonds, Opal Pearls. kUbles, Emeraids and
all other precious stones. Engagement and
Wedding Rings specially Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweler. Monument
Square. mar22du
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WANTED.

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one weok for 20 cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

WANTED-Drug clerk, two or three years
w experience. State age. experience. sala-
~, references, etc. FL. G. M, Press Office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

| XRTANTED-An persons in want of trunks
w and bags to call on E. D. REYNOLDS,
| b63 Congress street, one door above Shaw's
| grocery store, as we manufacture our goods
| and can therefore give bottom prices
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
| pictures. lis
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

MORTGAGES NEGoTIATED-s1ooo, $4,000,
I'VE $4,000 or more at per cent interest. We
have funds of clients to invest in first mortgag-
es on real estate security Parties desiring
Estate Office, First National Bank Building,
FREDERICK S. VAIL III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

f1IRL WANTED-For general homework In
VI small family. Z. f. HAYDEN, No. "a
Oak street. 1911
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

WANTED am now ready to buy all kinds
nv of cast off ladies', gents and childrens
clothing. 1 pay moro than any purchaser in
the city. Send letters to MIR. or MRS. DE
GROOT, rs Middle st. 28-4
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WANTED -FEMA ALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash In advance.
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DRAMATIC INSTRUCTION-Elocu ti n
LIZ taught. CHAS. BARRINGER, 432 Con-
greSs street. 1871
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WANTED-sITUArIONI

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ono woek for IS cents. cash in advances.
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WANTED-AGENTS.

ssVHEE CONFLICT WITH sPAIN;" by
History of the War. over 600 DID,. ' over ' $50
illus Authentic. accurate. oficial. complete.
OF thring ,h tn5eTest Outfit ready agents
CO, 22l Locust street, Phiia., Ia. % - LEW "
aug27 W&SSt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

NNANTED-Man and wife oh farm; man to
w drive team and woman to do homework.
Address, stating wages, or call. j. fl. LIBBY,
Scarboro. Me. Oil
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

WANTED-Postion as housekeeper, or CON-
w panion by refined middle aged woman.
Competetent to take full charge of house. Ad-
dress F, Press Office. 20.1
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INSTRUCTION.

esth wear begins September G, 1928. For
aafaloriIe with full information send to the
President. REV. h. S. WHITMAN,
tlw3TdSW Deering Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

WANTED-Case of bad health that RIP ANS
will not benefit. Send cents to Ripans Chemical
Co., York, for 10 samples and LOCO testimonials
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

yErANTED-Fifty Girls to run power ma
W chimes Apply to Mr.. Kelly at manufac.
tory 1853 Middle street. fourth floor. MILF
KEN. COUSINS s. SHORT. sep7-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

TANTED-A position as managing house
w keeper, one capable of filling position of
trust: also will ing to be useful as general
housekeeper; having had experience can give
acter Address, S. A. S. 81, this office, 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-21

WANTED-An persons purchasing our
w Made Strong Trousers we sell for $l.oeg;;
not rip in seam or buttons come off, to know
they can lave their money back ii on examna-
ton are not satisfactory. by returning the trous-
cps to US before having been worn. HASKELL
& JONES, Monument Square.n septl-4
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yk7ANTED--A middle aged woman to care for
w child. References required. Apply
at ISL STATE ST. al
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-BeIween Morrill,s and Riyerton. a
lady's bag and purse containing a sum of
money. Owner can have same by applying to
GEO. P. LARRABEE, Pride's Cor Ne. and
proving property. f5-I
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Lockwood Josselyn Pound Lying Fully Dressed in a Bathtub
 at His Home.
The Coroner Will Hold an Autopsy on the Body, fOf the Mans Relatives Believe Him the
 Victim of Foul Play.

lars, being attached to the Hospital Corps of the Second Division, Fourth Army Corps. He returned here on a furlough and was to have joined his corps again early in January. He gained some un- spleasant notoriety in this city last Sep stember he being arrested at the in- Sstance of his wife, who charged him with having first attempted to chloroform her and then shot at her. The couple sepa- rated two years since and were divorced after the alleged assault. The charges against him were not pressed.
 All indications are against the death of the young man being from natural causes, but it will require an autopsy this morn ing to determine the exact cause. Owing to the suspicious of his relatives, Coroner Hawkins will not be satisfied until he has proved beyond a doubt what was respon- sible for his untimely death. Josselyn was of a happy disposition and his rela- tives scoff al the idea of his taking his own life. There were no signs of his having been drinking, which makes it doubly hard to explain the absence of his money. MT. Furst, his employer, speaks kindly of him as being steady and sober and clever workman He had taken liking to him and was to send him out on the road with cineograph show.
 This may prove another tragedy which
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

boat, and is awaiting the close of neeo- tiations of the Anglo-American High Commission to place a contract with 2 lake ship builder for the construction of a gun boat. Apprehension is also felt by the ship builders that Congress may direct the construction of some of the vessels at the navy yards. and this it is desired to prevent if possible.
 There is reason to believe. however. that Secretary Long will seriously con- slider the advisability of recommending to Congress that three vessels, probably of the 6000-ton class, be constructed in Brooklyn. Norfolk and Mare Island navy yards. Some of the officials of the department believe it would be a part of wisdom to take such action, especi- ally in view of the alleged congestion of the ship building yards. Other officials may oppose the proposition and point to the difficulties of Government con- struction as shown in the cases of ves- sels now in the service.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

1 These families were recommended for assistance by prominent citizens. The supplies included food, flour, beans and clothing.
 Again, on December s, only eleven days ago, the relief committee reported having assisted families at Soledad, San Lucas, San Ardo and Bradley. The re- port says supplies were distributed to families, aggregating 548 persons, who were given S1 sacks flour. 47 boxes ap- ples fl sides of bacon, 96 sacks of on- ions, 62 sacks of beans, 54 pairs of shoes, 934 articles of clothing, 70 sacks of vege- tables, 142 packages of groceries, 36 sacks of prunes, 21 hats, quilts and 92 sacks of potatoes. The report concludes with the following statement:
 As to the needs of that portion of Mon terey County, We refer you to the fact that the crop of 1897 was very light and a limited source of income to the farmers, while the crop of 1898 was a complete failure. Their stock has been a burden to them, most of it having been driven to other pastures outside the county. Should rains soon come they will get relief in a measure, being able to obtain more credit Most of the horses and cattle in that section are poor and it will be only under the most favorable conditions that they will live through the winter.
 Letters bearing the inducements of prominent residents of Southern Mon terey are being received daily from the sufferers. They say their provisions are all gone. They do not wish to live on charity but for their children's sake they are forced to at present.
 Tn the 5arn2 of God and humanity help us" they exclaim.
 Prominent people here of all classes, except possibly a few who believe the truth will hurt the county or their business, say the reports are not half as bad as the reality One morning journal denies the truth of the report and berates the San Francisco papers. It says if any one is living on shorts and bran in that locality it is surely from choice or for a qualification of the pride that has prevented them making known their destitution to the local Supervisor or their more fortunate neighbors.
 A meeting of the relief committee will be held tomorrow evening to devise further means of succor. Merchants say that owing to the widespread desti- tuition their sales for Christmas are in- significant. One and all say the Board of Supervisors and many generous hearted private individuals have ren- dered a great deal of aid, but much more is needed. The people in this great, glorious Golden State must not be permitted to starve
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
H. JOSSELYN, Whose
 Strange Death Is to Be Investigated.

having been dealt with in a violent man. ner.
 He had seen his mother late on Satur- day and had told her he would have some money for her that night, as it was pay day He had not been complaining of any illness which would be likely to carry him off so suddenly. To reach the bath room he would, of necessity, have to pass his own room, the door of which was always unlocked. His sister, who says she is a light sleeper, was in a room separated from the bath room by only a thin parti- tion, and yet she did not hear him enter. The family lives two flights up and one has to make many turns to reach the upper landing. The gas is turned off at the meter by an economical landlord, so that the dead man reached, or was taken to the place at which he was found, in utter darkness
 Young Josselyn was a native of this city and was entering upon his twenty fourth year. He left here last May and went to New York, where he enlisted in the volunteer service. He was mustered out of this and cast his lot with the regu-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
HUNGRY BECAUSE THEY PREFER IT,
 SAYS BRUNNER
Banker Thinks the Starving People Should Have LO-
 Cated Elsewhere.

The Germania Trust Company, of which H. Brunner is cashier, has large colony interests in the country adjacent to southern Monterey County. MT. Brunner travels through that section quite frequently and returned there from yesterday afternoon.
 There is no question: said he, that there is privation and hunger among the people in the Lockwood district However, I should say that all told there are not over 200 who are in need of outside assistance
 In a great measure it is the fault of these people that they are in their pres ent condition. The trouble is that they went into a stock raising country and settled on hilly land that is fit only for grazing purposes and proposed to SUD- port families on 16O acres of land. They are not over-industrious and as they depend on natural feed for dairving they have been left without any re- sources whatever
 The expenditure of a few hundred dollars would provide the temporary food requirements There should he beans, potatoes, flour and salt meats sent; also hay to keep the remaining stock alive. This should be done right away to prevent further suffering. In this connection. however, want to say that this should not be done with inc idea of enabling these people to estab- fish homes in that part of the State Such an effort is useless for the reason that those lands are not calculated for small holdings. And it is not right that these people, by reason of their bad judgment and shiftlessness, should cir culate the report that the industrious farmer in California is starving fo death.
 Tt will be highly proper act to send food to them as soon as possible. Aside from this the most charitable act that can be done on behalf of these squat ters is to give them transportation to sections of the country where they will have opportunities to obtain work and support themselves and families There is no other sensible thing to do unless
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

YSTERY shrouds the death of MI Lockwood H. Josselyn, son of Dr. WI Joseph H. Josselyn, who was found
 in his bath tub yesterday morning fully dressed and with his military over coat wrapped around him like a burial robe. The relatives of the young man be- lieve he was the victim of foul play, and await with anxiety the result of the autopsy which Coroner w, J. Hawkins has ordered for this morning. Young Jos selyn received a weeks pay shortly after midnight Saturday. When found his pockets had been emptied of their con- tents.
 As far as known he was last seen alive by his employer, A. ". Furst of the Cine ograph Parlor, Market street, opposite Grant avenue. MT. Furst paid off his em- ployeS at the close of the days business, and Josselyn was the last to go. He was handed $S 50 in silver half dollars and was asked to call at the office the following afternoon to assist in mounting skele- ton used in the exhibition. Before he left the place he made an appointment with fellow employe to go driving in the morn ing. They separated and the friend called for him at o'clock, the appointed time. He arrived to find him being lifted from his bath tub, dead.
 The youngest sister of the dead man walked Into the bath room attached to the rooms occupied by the Josselyn family, Al Geary street, and was startled to find her brother lying in the tub. His military overcoat was tucked carefully under the lower portion of his body. The coat also covered his head, the sleeves being tied in knot at the back of the head. The young woman summoned as- sistance and was joined by a brother and sister. They first gave him a drink and he opened his eyes partly. They then took him to his bedroom across the hall and at once summoned a physician. The physi- elan came but found the young man dead His relatives at once instituted an inquiry to trace his movements from the time he left his place of employment until he was found in the bath tub, but they were unable to do so. His money was all gone and there were marks on the throat and head that indicated a/possibility of his
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
RELIEF COMMITTEES SPLENDID WORK IN
 PROVIDING FOOD
Several Carloads of Supplies Distributed Among Fami-
 lies Sadly in Need.

SALINAS, Dec. 1S.-During the early portion of last July letters were re- ceived by w. J. Hill and others calling attention to the awful state of affairs in the southern portion of Monterey and the northern part of San Luis Obis- DO counties. A committee, consisting of prominent attorneys, doctors and min isters. was formed on July 2S, and steps taken to work on the suggestion of Dr. Miller of San Lucas that something be done and done promptly. Letters were sent out, and soon several carloads of supplies were dispatched, and on Octo-
 Der 30 the committee reported 1t had helped eleven families near San Lucas, eleven near San Ardo, and twenty-six around Bradley, including 154 children.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
SIXTY MILLIONS TO BE SPENT
 IN INCREASING THE NAVY

mored cruisers of about 5000 tons and at least twenty-two knots speed; three sheathed and coppered protected cruis- CTS Of 5000 tons; and six sheathed and coppered cruisers of 2500 tons.
 Strange as 1t may seem. some oppo- sitfon has developed from ship builders or the country who may try to secure a reduction of the number of ships au- thorized, or. if Congress be willing. to obtain the authorization of fifteen ships, contracts for a certain number of which are to be placed yearly until the entire programme has been exc cuted.
 The opposition of the ship-buiIders arises from the fact that their plants are not large enough to accommodate the entire construction, especially when this Government already has under way eight battle ships, four monitors, one protected cruiser. sixteen torpedo boat destroyers. twenty-two torpedo boats, one training vessel for the naval academy and one submarine torpedo
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
REMARKABLE FEAT
 OF BRIDGE MOVING

sMILWAUKEE, Dec. 1S.-A remarkable feat of bridge moving was accomplished to-day by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company, under direction of J. $. Robinson, division superintendent of the engineers of that road. The bridge was a single-track draw weighing 215 tons and was removed a distance of 250 feet to a new foundation in the quick time of two hours and fifty-five minutes. The structure was hoated on two scows, @ We're o sunk v with fo 90 ooO @ gallons of water With the scows in proper position the water was pumped out and the bridge gradually lifted from it's foundation, and two tugs The bridge had rendered ser- vice since 1880 and is still in good condi- tion, being removed to make way for tern.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

city His appearance in the theater signal fer storm or applause which continued between the until he consented to address he audience which he did On his return to his box he with calls from various parties young people present one or which Miss Douglass Quarrier a member.
 It seems that at the instgation suggestion one or the young men in the party Lieutenant Hobson
 made an attempt to emphasize his greeting Quar- Tier by offering her. which very marked civitv she declined and drawing promptly from him. left the pox occurring as it did in full view of the the incident created good deal of some laughter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
HOBsoN's KISSING BEE AT CHICAGO.

N @ ~ H~ broke all 
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 mounting kf eHeuena Fe North C Thds dsa he hsheaa kissed Then of Press
 the ~menn srue a hearty
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

Miss Quarrer is the daughter of of the highest cals of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad of the most popular and charming Louisviles most cultivated and exclusive circles we'll fork and New Orleans. where she has many and is a frequent wis or.
 The incident which has given her a prominence very dstasteful to herself and friends place at Macau ley Theater Walnut street, Louisville, Saturday night Lieutenant Hobson, who had stopped over in Louisville while for Francisco and Manila to visit some friends made of party occupied box Macauley's prior attending banquet given in his honor at the Louisville guest of the
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

will be added to the long list. the police have been unable to solve in recent years.
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Continued on Second Page.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Starving People Of Lockwood HeSitated Long Before Making
 Known Their Need.
Reports of Their DepOrable Condition Have Not Been Exaggerated Relief Measures to
 Be Taken Immediately

7 INGS CITY. Dec. 1S.-Berett of
 live stock of all descriptions.
 without means of obtaining pro- ' visions for their families and