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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-27
Prohibition Conference at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati. Ohio, Jan. ga national
conference of prChibitionists began a
session here, today. at the Grand hotel
with an attendance of about POO repre-
sentatiVes from nearly all the states of
the union. The conference is merely
advisory not being delegate con-
vention. The presiding officer is Mr
Samuel Dickie of Michigan. Amt ng
those present are Joshua Lowering of
Maryland. Hale johnson of Illinois. and
many other prominent men OF the
party The morning session was ta!lea
up in reading papers and discussions
of topics relating to temperance work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-27

Take Laxative Brcmo ouinine Tablets ~ %
cisis refund the money II it failS 10 '"'
Ia. .s..r,in. h-N l. T. y 80 '1"i - ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-27

Waterbury won a great game al
Hartford, Saturday. scoring three
goals with the score 5-3 against it, ana
making the final score 6-5. Water
bury is headed for the lead, and is now
in fourth place,
, 1898-08-19

Prepares a Proclamation In Which He
Outlines Them.

New York, Aug. 1S.-A special to the
World from Manila, August IA, via
Hong Kong today, says:
General Merritt has prepared a pro-
clamation to the natives which provides
a scheme of government for Manila
and surrounding territory and other
island places in our possession, the
chief points OF which are:
Rigid protection to all in personal re-
ligion.
Municipal laws, tribunals and local
institutions for punishment Of crime to
remain until further notice Except
where incompatible with military
rule). subject to supervision Of Ameri-
a general.
Provost marshal and sub-provosts to
be appointed with power to arrest civil
as well as military officers.
Open trade for neutral nations.
Public property to be vigorously pro-
tected.
No interference with the people so
long as they preserve peace.
General Merritt occupies the generals
palace.
, 1898-08-19

The board also took under advise
ment rhe construction of two troop
ships, each capable of transporting a
regiment OF 200 men with officers,
arms, ammunition, equipment and sup
plies. Il is proposed, if congress turns
owe to the navy the responsibility of
transporting troops, according TO the
established usage in England and 9TH
er foreign military powers of great ex-
p~erience. that modern armed vessels
constructed solely for the purpose of
speed and comfortably carrying mill
tary forces shall be promptly built. 1t
is argued that such vessels will be in
~dispensable, not only in the Pacific for
changing the garrisons at Hawaii and
Manila occasionally but also for Porto
Rico and Cuba.
, 1898-08-19
CANNOT PAY CUBAN TROOPS.
Our Government So Informs Palma and
His Confreres.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-There have
been conferences between Estrada Pal
ma and other representatives of the Gu
bans and officials of the United States
government relative to the Cubans and
what would be done with them. Mr..
Palma was advised that the United
States would not consider the question
of compensation of the Cuban troops
because there was no power in the gov
eminent to do So, even II there was an
He wes told that the best
thing the Cubans could do was to ad-
viBe the men in arms TO disband, retire
to their homes and engage in peaceful
pursuits. That the members of the Gu
ban junta recognise that thds is the only
thing to do 10 Seen in the fact that
emtssarfes have already been dispatch
ed to Cuba with a view of carrying out
the desires Of the United States gov
ernment. The emissartes will try to
persuade the Cuban headers that resist
ence to United States authority would
result only in further disaster and dis
tress to Cuba
, 1898-08-19
MANILA SITUATION
OFFICERS IN DOUBT AS TO UNITED
STATES AUTHORITY IN
PHILIPPINES.
Press Dispatches Say Admiral Dewey
and General Merritt Received the
Capitulation Of the Entire Archipel-
ago-Oficials Assume That Uncle
Sans Authority Covers Only the
City, Bay and Harbor.

Washington, Aug. 18.-The war de-
partment today made public the dis
patch of General Merritt giving the Of
fetal story Of Manila's fall and also the
text of significant instructions sent
Merritt yesterday, requiring the insur-
gents and all others to recognize the
authority OF the United States in the
territory occupied by III forces. These
dispatches are about the only positive
developments Of today. Nothing has
been heard from Merritt as Ito the cas-
~ualties of last Saturday, except that he
estimated the killed and wounded at
fifty. Another point on which the Of
ficials r without definite information
Is as to the extent of our present au-
thority In the Philippines.
Under the peace protocol the United
States is given the occupation OF Man
lila, with the bay and harbor, until the
permanent disposition Of the Philip
pines question is reached. But accord
ing to press dispatches, which are so
circumstantial as to be credited in most
official quarters, General Merritt and
Admiral Dewey received the capitula-
tion OF the entire Philippine archipel-
ago. There appears to be some doubt.
therefore. even among officials, as to
whether our present authority and jur-
isdiction covers Manila only, as provid-
ed by the peace protocol, or covers all
the Philippines, as provided by the re-
ported terms OF capitulaton to Merritt
and Dewey.
There is a disposition to await fur
Their official information before laying
down the policy as to the extent Of our
Jurisdiction in the islands. Secretary
Alger said today he had learned moth
ing OF the surrender OF the entire Phil
ippine group. At the SAM time the
secretary did not diecredit the accuracy
of the press dispatches stating the ca
pitulation had this far reaching effect.
Pending more definite Information the
attitude Of the officials is TO assume
that Il authority covers Manila city,
Manila bay and harbor, and also such
other territory as may be occupied by
our military and naval forces. The
latter phase Is elastic enough to cover
any or all OF the Philippines that may
have been brought under our authority
by the recent surrender.
The instruction sem General Merritt
have in view the expansion of our
possessions beyond the terms mention
ed in the protocol, as they distinct
ly state this government Is in possess
sion OF Manila and it has authority to
preserve the peace and order will be
exerted within the territory occupied
, 1898-08-19
WYOMING BANK REPORT.

Washington. Aug. lS.-Comptrollcr
an abstract of reports of the condition
July n of the eleven national banks in
Wyoming. 1t shows that since the date
of the previous report. May ), the aver
age reserve held has decreased from
1864 to 27.95 per cent.
Total resources decreased from 80
S53.5i3 to $3.755.G75; loans and dis
counts decreased from $2.0G5 $50 to 81
, 9,4iS: reserve decreased from s745,-
$50 to s6i9. 7GG. Of which gold holdings
decreased from s2O6.49 to sr9S.4 3S.
The deposits decreased from s2.iS5, POP
to s :. 1863. O37.
, 1898-08-19

Cure sick headache, bad ~0a
taste In the mouth, coated
tongue, gas In the stomach,
distress and indigestion. DO
not We zen, but have tonic effect. Is cents
The only Pills to take with Hoods SarsaparillA
STOCKING UP.
Bids for Large Amount Of Ammunition
for the Navy.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-The ordnance
bureau Of the navy department today
opened bids for a large mount OF the
heavy ordnance for the warships. The
aggregate of the contracts will reach
about $3.50. 900. These are for cast steel
shells of the following dimensions:
One Thousand 13-ineh, 1000 12-inch
and 600 10-inch. Also forged steel shells
as follows:
Three thousand 8-inch, 5000 6-inch,
5000 finch and 5000 5-inch.
With this increase Of naval ordnance
the navy will be we'll supplied with ma
terial if by any chance the present
peace negotiations are not brought to
a successful contamination.
All of the leading steel and ordnance
firms bid in the competition today at
prices somewhat lower than have ruled
heretofore.
, 1898-08-19
OUR PREMIUMS.

The Republican is now offering a fine
Rand-McNally double map (the world
on one side and the United States on
the other) as a premium for each year
ly subscription which is paid in ad-
9an:e; and a copy of the Standard Wal
Atlas for a six months subscription.
at III office; and to those who do not
care to pay a year or six months in
advance, we will sell the map for 81, or
the atlas for so cents.
, 1898-08-19
MATTERS THAT WORRY SPAIN.
Religion in the Philippines and the
Peace Negotiations.

New York, Aug. 1S.-A dispatch from
Madrid says: A colony in Madrid has
petitioned for the authorization of the
government for the expulsion of religi-
IL communities from the Philippines
as a sine qua non.
The government here makes a spe-
cial feature that members of the peace
commission shall speak English and
that the commissioners for the evac-
Of Cuba and Porto Rico be nomi-
mated from military men.
El Liberal says that when peace is
by Spain the perturbation there
will give plenty Of subjects Of inter-
est, not excluding European cOmpIica-
tons.
, 1898-08-19
THERE ARE OTHERS

Is one of he up-to-date slang express
sions. This refers to railroads as we'll
as other things. There are other rail-
roads, We will admit, but there are no
others having Electric Lighted trains
between the Missouri river and Chi
cagO. The Chicago. Milwaukee and st.
Paul railway leads in all things. Elec-
trio Lighted, Steam Heated, vestibuled
trains running over a stone ballasted
steel rail track give you 4 service
equalled by no other line. Through
Sleepers from Denver to Chicago.
Through Tourist Cars from San Fran
cisco to Chicago. We are the short line
between Omaha and Chicago. Why not
get the best at the same price you pay
for an inferior article. Try our line
once and you will use no other. For
time tables, maps, etc, call on or ad-
dress,
L. L. DOWNING.
Commercial Agent,
PIP S. West Temple ST.,
Salt Lake City. Utah.
, 1898-08-19
THAT REPORT OF MERRITT'S.
Covers His Doings Previous to Ma
nila's Capture.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-The war de-
partment has received a dispatch from
General Merritt reporting the fall OF
Manila Il giving the details of the
demand for surrender and incidents
preliminary to the final capture of the
city. The dispatch, which had peer
eagerly awaited, was Immediately COM
municated to President Mckinley. 1t
is as follows:
Hong Kong. Aug. IS, from Manila,
Aug. 13.-On the It'll instant Admiral
Dewey Joined me in forty-eight-hours
notification to the Spanish commander
to remove non-combatants from the
city. On the same date a reply was re-
ceived expressing thanks for orr hu-
name sentiments and stating that the
Spanish were without places of refuge
for the non-combatants now within the
walled town.
ION the 9Th instant we sent a Joint
note inviting attention to the suffering
In store for sick and non-combatants in
case it became our duty to reduce the
~defenses; also setting forth the hope
less condition Of the Spanish forces,
surrounded on all sides, with our fleet
in front, and no prospec ct of reinforce
ments, and demanded S~urreuuer as du,
to every consideration Of humanity. On
the same date we received a reply ad-
hitting their situation, but stating the
council Of defense had declared that the
request for surrender cannot be grant
ed, but offered to consult the Madrid
government if time was granted neces-
sary for communication via Hong
Kong. We sent a note in reply declin-
ing.
vi the 18th I Joined with the navy
in an attack with the following result;
After about halt an hours accurate
Smelling Of the Spanish lines. MacAr-
thurs brigade on the right and Greene's
on the left. under Anderson, made a
vigorous attack and carried the Suan-
ish works. Our loss is moi accurately
known, but was about fifty in all. The
behavior Of troops was excellent
and the cooperation of the navy was
most valuable. The troops advanced
rapidly on the walled city, upon which
a white flag was shown and the town
capitulated. Our troops now occupy
Malate, Binondo, the walled city and
, 1898-08-19
DELIVERING BONDS RAPIDLY.


Washington, D. c., Aug. 1S.-Of the
$500, 900 600 war bonds sold $50, 600, 900
have been delivered. Assistant Secre-
tary Nanderlip says he is getting the
bonds out at the rate of 81, 800, 900 per
day, and expects to have all of them
issued in twenty days. The largest in
dividual award was s4,400. There were
800, 900 bidders and 300, 900 of these
We're successful. This is the first strict
ly popular loan the United States ever
undertook, so that difficult problems
have arisen daily for solution. 1t was
necessary to organize an extra corps
of clerks and open accounts with all
the persons who were fortunate
enough to get in on the great 8 per cent
loan. Much of Secretary Cages time
has been given to the business and he
will be glad when the rush is over.
, 1898-08-19
BOUGHT BY UNION Pacific.


Lincoln, Neb., Aug. lS.-Ihr several
lines making up the Omaha ,IgI Re-
publican Valley railroad. ~ miles.
were bid in today at mortgage -lIv
by the recognized Union Pacific. Two
sales were held. one under the "yOou-
sion mortgage and the s"ruud under the
first and consolidated mortgages. ".
d. Cornish, vice president Of the Union
Pacific, and Lawrence Greer were tho
only bidders. The first sale went ln
them at 500, 900, and the second at the
upset price of three-fourths Of a mil
lion. Special Commissioner W. 5. Alex
ander made the sales.
Tomorrow the Union Pacific. Lin
coin and Colorado branch will be sold
at Lincoln, Kan. 1T is 225 miles long.
, 1898-08-19
THE LITTLE QUEENS PICTURE

THE LITTLE QUEENS PICTURE.
Wilhelminu, who is to be crowned
Queen of the Netherlands on s, Lem,
Der 6 next. has personally sent to Mr..
Box, the editor of the Ladies' Home
Iournal-himself a Hol1ander by birth
one of her private portraits for publ
cation in the next number of his maya
zine. 1t is the last portrait which will
be taken of the little lady before her
coronation, and will be printed in CON
nection with Il specially prepared
sketch, showing the personality Of the
first Queen of Holland from every point
of view.
, 1898-08-19
BLEW UP A POWDER HOUSE.

Benton, Wis. Aug. 18.-Frank Gel
ding, an expert miner and mineralogist,
went to the powder house Of the Eu-
reka mine and set off forty pounds Of
dynamite, blowing the building and his
body to atoms. The only trace of his
body that could be found was a leg,
which was picked up some distance
away. The shock was heard several
miles away. The indications point to
suicide. Gelding has operated mines in
South Africa, California and Alabama.
, 1898-08-19
NEW YORK TO SAIL.

Washington. Aug. 18.-Rear Admiral
Simpsons warship, the armored cruis-
er New York. will be thu first American
warshlp to enter tine harbor Of Havana
since the war was declared. She will
carry with her the members OF the mill.
tary commission appointed by the pres
ident to proceed to Havana to arrange
with a similar commission to be ap-
pointed by.Spain, the details Of the
evacuation by the Spanish troops.
, 1898-08-19
NO MORE BONDS.


Washington, Aug. 1S.-lt is the opin-
ion of the officials of the treasury de
plrtment that there will be no necessi-
.ty for another bond issue growing out
OF the war, and that the present revc-
Il law, with possible slight modifca-
tons, should be retained on the stat
ute books for an indefinite period. The
following may be taken as the view of
ahe treasury department on the sub
ject:
1T may be confidently hoped that
no further ISSUES of bonds will be neces-
sary in connection with bringing the
extraordinary war expenditures 10 a
close. With the treasury well supplied
for the early future. and with the pow
err conferred upon the secretary to make
temporary loans t. the extent of $1OO.-
600. 600 if required. any further spsort to
bond issues seem a remote prObabili-
ty. This view is reinforced by the fact
that with the operation Of the new
excise and stamp taxes, the revenues
of the government will largely exceed
disbursements based upon ordinary
peace conditions. This increase in rev.
enue ought to and will provide for an
increase in war and naval expenditures.
which 10 doubt will be witnessed even
after active military operations have
terminated. That enlarged expendi-
lures for the navy and the army over
the past will be necessary is most OBJ
vious, and it is a matter of congratulate
ton that by the wise action of
the government has been put on a broad
and effective basis"
, 1898-08-19
THROUGH CAR SERVICE.

via the Union Pacific to Denver Kan
sas City. Omaha, Chicago, st. Louis.
and other eastern cities is u~nexcelled
by any other line.
The equipment consists Of Pullman
Palace Sleepers. Pullman Tourist
S%leepers, Chair Cars. Dining Cans, But
fet Smoking and Library Carr.
For time tables and full information
call on
G. CLARK, Agent.
, 1898-08-19

by their military and naval forces"
The cabinet meeting tomorrow is ex-
pected to deal with many detailed ques-
lions concerning the Philippines, Cuba
and Porto Rico, which have arisen
since the peace protocol was signed.
, 1898-08-19

The middle-of-the-road posulists
have made nominations in Illinois,
Michigan and Minnesota and avow
their intention to defy the the fusion
lists. adopting a like course in the state
OF Maine, where the hostility of the
local populists seems to be far greater
to the democrats than to the republic
cans.
, 1898-08-19
CONVICT CoRBETT PARDoNED.

Sacramento. Cal, Aug. 18.-Gover-
nor Budd has COMMITTED the sentence
Of John Corbett, who has been serving
a five-year sentence at San Quentin for
burglary. His term would have expir-
ed next Thursday. He is a brother OF
James ]. Corbett, the pugilist.
, 1898-08-19

Dick Croker is said TO have dropped
a roll of 5000 900 on the English race
courses. His return home presages an
early assessment.
, 1898-08-19

The Hon. Bill Bailey vas sorely sat
upon in the Texas democratic conven-
ton. His resolution against territorial
expension was defeated-697 to 1874.
, 1898-08-19
THE WATER EXPERTS
ANNUAL MEETING OF NATIONAL
IRRIGATION CONGRESS AT
CHEYENNE.

Program Arranged for the Sessions,
Which Vii Be Held on September
LIST, I'd and 3d-DiscussiOnS of All
Phases of the Irrigation Question
Will BE Held.
, 1898-08-19

Oh papses = esnu pr 100 & N
Rspubueal o1sA
, 1898-08-19

For the annual encampment Of the
G. A. r., at Cincinnati, O., in Septem-
Der, the Union Pacific will make the
greatly reduced rate from Laramie OF
$34.45 for the round trip. Be ure your
ticket reads via the Union Pacific.
call on c. CLARK. Agent.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-31
Our New Light System.

The public generally rejoiced last
night with the electric light company
over the practical demonstration that the
new system is success, The generator
was finally relieved of the damage re-
ceived in transportation, and the current
was transmitted to this city over ten
miles of wire. There was temporary EN-
barrassment, however, when the current
was turned on from the city station. 1t
did not light the city except ON one
limited current. 1t was soon discovered
that little error in wire connection
formed short connection and cut off the
other connections. This error was uriim-
portant and has been corrected.
The lights tested last night were ex-
ceptionally good. The new system is
demonstrated to be the very best made.
We will have modern electric lights in
every particular in the future. Lewiston
owes debt of lasting gratitude and a
liberal patronage to the company, Their
enterprise should be rewarded.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-31

The exhaustive labors of the Teachers
association were brought to close
Thursday. The past, present and future
of school methods and requirements were
thoroughly covered during the session.
Resolutions covering needed legislation
and personal work of the teachers were
adopted.
The people of Lewiston and the
students and faculties of the schools were
thanked for their attention and Miss Gal
loway was complimented upon her
efficient work as presiding officer.
Boise was selected as the place of the
next meeting, and the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs.
S. B. Halves, president; w. O. Cummings,
vice president; Mrs. ]. J. Waling, and
vice president; Prof. Cobbs. treasurer;
Lewis Elsensohn, secretary. 8t
President Penrose, of Whitman college,
was down for an address ON the closing
session. but the boat of that evening was
delayed on the passage up the river and
he arrived too late too meet the engage
ment. This was the only disappoint-
ment Of the interesting session.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-31
Death Of Mrs. Sherman.

Mrs. Rhoda Sherman, the beloved wife
of 4. F. Sherman, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church of this city, died yesterday
morning. She had been sick only since
Christmas day and her sudden death was
severe shock to her family and many
close friends. During her residence here
of four years she had become very popu-
lar, especially in church circles, in which
she was tireless and effective worker.
Mrs. Sherman was endowed with a
gentle and loving disposition, noble
Christian spirit and was a highly educated
lady. She had years of experience in
fraternal and church work and she met
every responsibility fearlessly and per-
formed every duty intelligently and faith
fully. Her life history is grand ex-
ample and it should be engrossed upon
the hearts of all who know her.
The good lady was in the thirty third
year of her life. Her untimely taking
off is loss to the community and the
circles of her usefulness, and this loss is
irreparable.
AS wife and a mother. her type was
the highest ideal and the work she lays
down can never be taken up by mortal
hands in the community, in the church,
or in the family circle that is severed by
DEATH
She leaves behind mother, hus-
band and three children, who feel first
and know best the loss of faithful wife
and mother. The friends bow in rever-
ence before their grief. Their sympathy
is deep and everlasting.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-31
$40 sets Of teeth $lO-Dr. Littooy.

The Noble Dramatic and Lottery Com.
bination troupe drew good houses all the
week. Their prizes were highly appreci.
ated.
AT Kline's Hop Gold beer 20 cents
per bottle.
A big train load of railroad iron arrived
here yesterday. Its objective use is a
matter of interest but the public cannot
guess on he subject.
See Bethel's fine s'lverware before
making your Christmas selections.
VIM. Cearsley of Colfax transferred
this week to Ellen Weldin the Hillside
Martin ranch, north of the Clearwa ter;
consideration, $1,000.
AT Kline's New York beer 20 cents
per bottle.
The steamer Hannaford, on the dock
at Spaulding, will be launched next
week. A force of sixteen men are rnsh-
ing the work to completion.
Gold Medal Tea, the choicest blend
on the market. at Wildenthaler's.
Sherif-elect Rozen is in the city. He
will make preliminary arrangements for
his coming official duties. His family
will move to Lewiston in the spring.
AT Kline's you will find Nelson
Whistles, 1882, 81 so per bottle.
Mr.. Crews Of the firm of Murphy and
Crews has sold his interest in the
mercantile business to the senior partner
Mr.. Murphy who will continue the bust
ness.
Cash talks at the Golden Star Gro
Gerry.
A small number Of those $500
Mackintoshes left. Will be closed out
for $500, this week at Fox's.