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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-08

FTHnCIsCO Uata. MaXIInum leIperHlurt, 66 minimum temperature, 54; mean tempera- ture, 50 degrees WEATHER CONDITIONS AND GENERAL
 FORECAST,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21

Beside the prayer by Rev. j. S. Viii.
hanson, the address of Principal c. F.
Cook of Cony High school and the res
ponse by President Graves, were ad-
dresses by President A. w. Harris OF
the University of Maine and President
I Nathaniel Butter of Colby.
Proft: Cook as the president of the
Augusta Teachers Association, well
coined the visitors as Mayor Haynes
was unable to be present Prof. Cook
assured all that they We're truly well
come and his weil-chosen remarks
made all at once feel perfectly at
home.
President Graves in his response,
said all felt assured that they were
welcome and were thankful that so
fine place to hold meeting in had
been provided. Like the remarks of
Prof. Cook, his were brief and well de-
livered.
President Harris in his talk upon
Some Compensations in the Teach
er's Life said in part: aThe teacher
Continued on page 5,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
ABSOLUTELY SINCERE
Were Welcomes Accorded the Presi-
dent by the Southern People.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Secretary Alger
came to the war department almost di-
rectly on his return to Washington. He
expressed himself as highly pleased with
the reception accorded the Presidential
said what particularly impressed him
was the absolute sincerity OF the people
in their welcome of the President 1t
was honest, straightforward and such as
could come only from loyal loving kins-
men.
The secretary looked into the condi-
tons among the United States troops
quartered in the Southern towns and
cities along the line of the trip. Gener-
ally speaking. he found these conditions
admirable and the men in splendid consli-
ton. He was especially gratified at ri1t,
universal reports testifying to the excel
lent conduct of the soldiers.
The secretary reports that Gen. Brooke.
suffers from nothing more serious than
cold, which will not prevent his depar-
ture for Cuba towards the end of the
month.
Secretary Hay was -ged to leave the
state department, at noon today by an
attack of grippe which he has been fight
ing off for some days. The disease is un-
doubtedly epidemic in the department.
Secretary Adee and Assistant Secretary
Cridler are both affected, and Assistant.
Secretary Allen of the navy department.
has remained at his post with some diff
Guilty during Secretary Longs absence
because of similar attack. "A large num-
Der of subordinate officials and senployes
are on the sick list as a result of grippe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
ILLS PROTEST.
The Ex-Queen of Hawaii Hopes
to Save Grown Lands.
Enters Protest with Senate Against
Seizure by United States.
Calls On President to Protect Her Riahts and
Restore the Land.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Ex-Quee
Liliuokalani, today, sent to the Senate
the following protest against the APP
preparation of crown lands of Hawaii
by the United States:
Il. Liliuokalani of Hawaii, named
heir apparent on the 10th of April 1877,
and proclaimed Queen of the Hawaiian
Islands on the goth day of January
1891, do hereby earnestly and respect
fully protest against the assertion Of
ownership by the United States of
America of the so-called Hawaiian
crown lands amounting to about ,000,-
900 acres and which are my property
and | especially protest against sucn
assertion of ownership as taking of
property without due process of law
and without just or other compensa-
ton.
Therefore. supplementing my protest
of June II, 1897, l call upon the Presl-
dent and the National Legislature and
the people of the United States to do
justice in this matter and restore to
me this property, the enjoyment of
which is being withheld from me by
your government under what must be
a misrepresentation of my right and
title.
(SgnedD LILIUOKALANI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
CREELIN HELD
Must Stand Trial for Murder
OF Ivory Boothby.
Heavy Loss by Fire, Smoke and Water
in Auburn Building.
Rockland Steamboat War Settled. Saw Mill
at Foxcroit Burned.

Saco, Dec. 20.-At the conclusion of
toc'ay's hearing in the Boothby muir
der case, George Robert Crelin the
respondent. was bound over by Judge
Burbank to await the action of the
grand jury. which meets the first
Tuesday in January.
Several witnesses were examined. hut
the only testimony of Importance was
that offered by Deputy Sheriff John f.
Goidthwaite. He measured the pointed
shoe tracks leading from the scene of the
murder short time after its committal.
and in making observations of the shoes
of the neighbors. ile discovered that one
Of them, named Tasker wore a pointed
shoe that looked to be the same size of
the tracks.
In court. today. he produced a stick on
which he had notched the dimensions of
the tracks at the time of his investiga-
TONS. He compared these measurements
With Tasker's shoe which was put in as
evidence, yesterday and found that they
almost exactly agreed
The next move was for the respondent
to try on Tasker's shoe 1t was too small
and would not go on. This showed that,
if the tracks were made by the murderer.
it could not have been George Crellin but
the testimony on which the court stated
its decision that it held the respondent
was that of John Meserve. who testified
to Il conversation with Cre!lin, the next
morning after the murder. in which the
latter mentioned in substance that he did
not want 10 again go TO Saco.
The court decided that unless the re-
spondent had been in Saeo, thus having
an opportunity to commit the deed. H.,
would never have mentioned Saco to Me-
serve. In connection with the other cir
cumstances in the evidence the court
thought this probable cause for holding
the respondent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
FIRE AT AUBURN
In fogg's Harness Store and Merrill
& Webber's Printing House.

Lewiston, Me-, Dec. pa three-story
building on Main street, Auburn, own
ed by the heirs of Nelson Reynolds and
occupied by George NJ. Fogg, harness
dealer, and Merrill & Weber. printers
and book binders, was damaged by fire
smoke and water, this morning.
The loss to Merrill & Weber will be
very heavy and the exact amount can
not be estimated until a careful exam
nation has been made. Their presses
are badly damaged, if not entirely,
and the loss to stock will be heavy
They carry $4,000 insurance and esti-
mate that nearly IS per cent. of their
property will iDe loss.
Mr.. Fogg's loss will be very great from
water. He carries $500 insurance.
The loss to the building will not be
extensive as only a small hole was
burned in the floor. The water dam
age will be fairly large. i was IN
surei for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
IN THE HOUSE.
Williams Of Mississippi Thinks We Have No
Right to Philippines.

Washington. Dec. 20.-The House. to-
day, listened TO the first speech on the
subject of the annexation Of the Philip
pines. Mr.. Williams of Mississippi, a
Democratic member of the foreign affairs
committee, in an hours speech stated his
opposition to a policy which would bring
the islands under the sphere of United
States influence.
He coatended that it would be hostile
to the spirit of our Institutions to assume
control over 100000 unwilling subjects,
that annexation would cost us $40, 900 o0O
year. that the annexation of the island
met none of the tests which applied to
our past acquisitions of territory and
would be a mistake from a social, politi-
cal and material standpoint.
Mr.. Williams remarks received careful
attention and several times drew an
plause from his Democratic colleagues.
me agricultural appropriation bill was
passed without material amendment 1t
carries 50, COG, 3d., or $751; 100 more than the
current law.
Several resolutions from the river and
harbor comnittee calling upon the secre-
tary of war for estimates as to the csst
of certain proposed river and harbu,-
work were adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
GAVE HIM TIME.
Deputy Sheriff Getche'|'s Story Of Or.
Austin's Judgement in Jail.

Waterville, Me-. Dec. 20.-tSpecian.- -
Deputy Sheriff Colby Getchell has an en-
tirely different story to tell of the arrest
Of DR.. l.. X. Austin of Clinton, for al
legged malpractice. 1t is the claim of DR..
Austin, according to published state
nents, that the arrest was made without
giving the man a chance to obtain bail.
The story is told that the doctor was
called out early in the morning and told
that he must hurry, as he had but few
moments in which to catch the train. The
story is, further, that he was not given
a chance to secure bsai or guard himself
in any other way against arrest.
The Clinical Society az the meeting
held Monday one ,y,.n night gassed resolutions
Deputy Sheriff Colby Gefchel. when
seen. yesterday morning, said that he had
given Pr. Austin plenty Of time. TO secure
story Of the affair." He went tosClinton
from WaAerville. Monday morning, and
there called attthe daetor,s home, telling
s s% he sr oas pagers y rh t. s E cs s9
alleged malpractice. In .repiytto the dep
uty's question as to whefhdraor not he
had property ito be attached, bhe doctor
to get bonds, he replied no.,,.s As there
was nothing further for the deputy 10 do,
he took the doctor under his charge.
The suit was broughEs by Theodore c.
Cole of Burnham, for Alleged malprac-
tee. The broken arm 81 his little girl
was set by DIR. Austin, lasa June, as soon
as. the accident occurred ito the child.
Drs. F. G. Thayer and = F: Hill ex-
pronounced it all right. Other LEADING
physicians pronounced the work Of DR..
Austin excellent. and tiE family IS said
to have found no fault With it,
Ia Ia t..,. ~
day, Monday, by whicIH DR.. Austin was
released from custody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
MAINE TEACHERS.
Meetings Of the Pedagogical
Society Open, Tuesday.
Presidents Butler and Harris the
Speakers at First Session.
Miss Yates Of Maine. Delivers Evening Address
reception at Augusta House.

This will be lively meeting" re-
marked President Graves of the Maine
Pedagogical Society, Tuesday morn
ing, as he wandered about in the lab
yrinth of book stalls that had risen
like magic in the rotunda Of the State
House. These vendors and advertisers
of all the thousand and one things
used in conducting an up-to-date
school, are on hand earlier than usual,
this year. with their samples and
wares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
TO PENSION CONFEDERATES.
Senator Butler Would Have All Soldiers
Hereafter Used Alike.

Washington. Dee. Ex-senator But
Ter of North Carolina, today, gave no.
tice of an amendment he will introuce
to the pension appropriation bill pen
sloning the ex-Confederate soldiers
The amendment followes:
That from and after the passage of
this bill every pension lay now on the
statute books shall apply to every to
every invalid soldier, widow, minor
child dependent relative, the army
nurses and all either pensioners who
may be able to prove their claim I'M
der the present pension laws without
regard to whether said soldier was en-
listed in the Federal or Confederate
service of the Civil War of 1861 60
provided that those enlisted in the Con
federate service shall not draw
any back pensions prior ITO the
passage of this bill. but their claim
under existing laws Shall begin and
become operative With the passage OF
this BILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21

At the last years meeting at the
State House the only place for the
Augusta teachers to give their recep-
ton to the association was at the
state House, as the hotels could not
accommodates. All is changed. this
year, as the reception was arranged to
be held at the Augusta House
On account of the using of the ro-
tunda on that first evening" last year.
the vendors were kept out of the place
until the second day There was
nothing to hinder, this year, and the
agents of the large school publishing
and supply houses were on hand be-
fore the teachers.
The advance guard of the members
of the association led by Superinten-
dent a. A. Badger of Skowhegan, who
by the way is the secretary and treas
urer, arrived, Monday evening The
others arrived on later trains. the
afternoon trains bringing in the great
err number.
There were many present in the af-
ternoon at the Representative hall
when President Graves called the first
session to order. Many more would
have doubtless attended had not the
snow fallen so very fast. There was
good number present, however as
many as is usual at a first session.
They listened intently to the display of
talent that was given them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
55th CONGRESS.
Both Houses Devote the Day
to Expansion Ideas.
Teller Insists That United States Has
Perfect Right to Grow.
Williams Sees No Right in Adding Philippines
to Our Possessions.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Teller
occupied the first half of today'Ss ses-
sion of the Senate with a speech in ad-
vocacy of the theory that there are no
restrictions upon the right of the Uni
ted States to expand it's borders SO as
20 include far distant territory, going
quite thoroughly into the legal PORTS
bearing upon the question.
He also incidentally discussed at
some length the form of government
for the Philippines, saying that he
would encourage seif-government
among the islanders and would give
them the most liberal government
which they We're able to conduct, but
he would not take down the Ameri can
flag where once planted.
The remainder of the session was
given up to the Nicaragua canal bill
Senator Gaffery was the only speaker
on this subject and ne opposed the Nor
gan bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21

Gen. Skaters story of the operations
around Santiago was terse1y told. but
at times quite vivid in it's recital and
! interesting in detail. Briefly summed
up. his estimate OF the Santiago expe-
dition was that it had been a military
success and cheap at the cost of the
500 men lost in the fight.
| He considered the expedition to have
been as well fitted out as the time al
lowed would permit and said that in
looking back he had no criticism of his
plans to make and would not change
them if the events had ITO be again gone
through.
sort 70 make and would be loath to in
trude them at this time if he had.
After a brief preface Gem Shafeer
went into a detailed account of his
preparations for the Santiago expedi-
ton. He said his plans were changed
three times by the department and once
he actually started, but was called
back by the report of Spanish warships
off the coast. He said the transport
fleet was not sufficiently large to ac-
commodata 1900 men for any length
of time at sea, but all were so anxious
ITO go that he risked considerable
crowding TO take all the men possible.
He admitted that he took chances in
doing this, but said the weather was
good and there was no mishnp to re-
gret. The men We're regulars almost
entirely, fully equipped and ne saw that
they were made as comfortable as cir
cumstances permitted,
AS to medical supplies, Gen. Shafter
said: You know medical supplies are
one thing that commanding officer or
a line officer never knows anything
abouN. The surgeon is supposed to
know what ne wants. My medical Off
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Dec. 2o.-Rain has fallen
from the middle and northern Rocky
Mountain region to the Pacific coast and
from the Mississippi valley to the Allan
tic coast, except in southern Florida
whore it has been fair
The temperature has risen in the lower
Lake region, the middle and north AT
iantic states. Elsewhere, including the
Pacific coast, it has remained nearly sta
tlonary. The pressure continues relative
~ high over the Gulf of ST. Lawrence and
off the south Atlantic coast.
lAght rain or snow may be expected III
New England and eastern New York The
weather will probably clear on the mid
die and south Atlantic coasts. except
slight rains on the immediate coast Rain
IS indicated for the Lake regions and up
per Mississippi valley.
The temperature will fall in the Caro-
llnas and in the upper Missouri valley.
Elsewhere it will remain nearly sta
tionary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
SPECIAL NOTICE.

DR.. C. r. Fisk, the rectal specialist Of
Lewiston, will be i'm Augusta on Thurs
day next in attendance upon several pr
TENTS.
An excellent opportunity is thus afford
ed to all persons suffering from piles.
fistula or other rectal diseases to consult
him FREE) at Hotel North from . A. NJ.
to p. M.
Many prominent ladies' and gentlemen
in Augusta and vicinity have been treat
ed successfully by DIR. Fisk-often after
other physicians have failed to effect a.
cure.
DIR. Fisk refers by permission to several
well known citizens in Augusta, Halo
well and Gardiner, including the publish
ers of the Kennebec Journal.
Consultation free.
dec21, 2222S 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
A MARION ESCAPE.
Two Bath PeopI. Nearly Sufocated by Gas
Escaping from Stove.

pauh Me-. Dec. 20-Mr. and MIS-. Zlh',
smith had a narrow escape drom ueplh'
Sunday morning. from suffocation. Dui-
to the forenoon, their son became
,,armed and breaking into the mouse
founa them unconscious on account %
the escape of gas from a coal SLOW; -
,,.as several hours before they resdineu
consciousness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
MINUS JUST SIPS.
Capt. McInnis Of RockIand Loses Both His
Confidence and Cash.

Boston. Dec. 20.-Capt. McInnis of
Rockland Ne, met two strangers on the
wharf of the Bangor Steamship Line to-
night. and after some conversation.
loaned one of them Sl25 Unleash and took
friends then left him, promising TO re-
deem the check sometime, but Capt. Nc
Innis and the police, TO whom the affair
was reported, place little faith in such ii
promise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
THE WAR Is OVER.
RockIand & VinaIhayen Co. Now Con.
trolls the Situation.

Rockland, Me-, Dec. 2o.-A vigorous
for the last six days. has been con-
cluded by the purchase of the steamer
Vinalhaven by w. S. White. manager
Of the Rockland & Vinalhaven Co., ana
the steamer was Withdrawn from tbs
route, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
A DAINTY DISH.
With The Delicate Sweet Of Crapo.

The meat eater and the ~
alike are charmed with the n
Grape Nuts. They have a N
with the delicate flavor of gra
lni are entirely ready for
without any necessity FOR 81
Made by Postum Co.: BaI1
Mich.
Grape-Nuts furnish one 81
test dishes ever placed on d
table. Con be served hot
by pouring hot milk or
Grape Nitss. Many pre1
dry with cream on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
MILES DECLINES
TO Appear Before War Inyesti-
eating Commission.
But Gen. Shafter Unexpectedly Ap-
pears and Gives Testimony.
II Was Going Through Campaign Again Would
Not Change Plans.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-Gen. Sharter
appeared rather unexpectedly before
me war investigation commission, to-
day, and told his Story of the Santiago
expedition. He was supported by his
aide, Col. Miley. who was with him in
Cuba, and fianked by large portman-
teau of papers TO which his aide occa-
sionally applied for reference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
FIRE AT FOXCR0FT.
Reuben GiIman's Saw Mill Catches Fire
from Stove---SIight Loss.

Foxcroft, Me, Dee. 20.-The saw mill
owned by Reuben Gilman caught IRE
a.fy,nt O'Clock, Tuesday. The alarm
was given ard promptly Responded ~
by Union Hose Company, ana the
e.-oes were extinguished in about 10
minutes. The fire caught from sioNe
in rtte rear end of the buildihs' iosH
slight; no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
THE HAWAIIAN BILL.
House Committee Thinks Sl0OOis Enouot
Qualification for Senators.

Washington, Dec. 2O-The Hawaiian
bill was somewhat changed by the
House subcommittee on territories at
it's session. today. The qualification
of senator's was modified 50 that In
Continued on page -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
C. D. LIBBY,
FURRIER,
dARI'lNER, MAINE,
sept2S, eod4mos-owr
Light RAIN OR SNOW.

Boston, Dee. 20.-Local forecast for
Wednesday,: Threatening weather
with probably occasional light rain or
snow; warmer; south to east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 20-Foreeast 70,
Wednesday: New England and East
ern New York, snow or rain: warmer;
fresh to brisk easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
RuMoR IS UNFOUNOED.
president Heuresux Of Republic OF San 10
minso is in Excellent Health.

pa,4 an Prince, Dec. 2o.-1hese IS no
,r porsd Whatever for the report eppo,b,e ina a.
President HeS Ss been Of sas Gen
Heureaux ar W., na,,fd,ws.st Of Port au
rrinea. and is in excellent ne'n'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
Illinois Central Train Robbed.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 20.-An Illinois
Central train was held up and robbed al
Popes. Miss, shortly before midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
FINE FURS
For the Holidays.

we have superb stock of fine f,,~s.
Jackets, capes. collarettes. muffs and
f ieeR scarfs. Some styles that cannot be
On One sample. seal coat; fine one ait bar
b. one ,,,ra sample Persian coat. fine one at a
Order work done at once.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-07-07
PATRONIZE A MISSOURI EN-
TERPRISE.
Missouri Vallsy Town Mutual fire H.
:u'asse Company
OF ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI.
Safe, Cheap. Plain, and Secstre.
Economical and Conservative
OF ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI.

The Missouri Valley Town Mutual Insurance
Company of St Louis has been operating for quite
awhile and has accumulated enough money to meet
any loss that may occur. have paid all loses prompt
w and will soon return their premium notes masses
ed No princely salaried officers; only hrst-class
risks taken. Their plan IS to collect one-haf OF
premium in cash. leaving the other half IN the hands
of the assured, he giving non-nterest bearing note
for same which is ron-negotiabe and non-Payable
only for losses during the life Of his policy and then
only by assessment when the directors may direct.
Twenty-Five per cent. reduction caused by the
Town Mutuals saved Missouri last year, s., 2z4,-
900 90; S75o in notes returned by Town Mutual
this year; SIoo ooo, 900 written by Town Mutuais
last year.
Give the Missouri Valley chance before placing
YOUR insurance; TO show you the difference IN cost
and how TO keep your money at home. | can write
Insurance in Iron and adjoining counties
For further information, call on or address H. L.
BELL, Agent, Belleview, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-07-07
Notice of Letters.

Notice is hereby given, that Letters
of Administration upon the estate OF
F. w. Lowry, late of Iron county,
deceased. have bean granted to the
undersigned, VIM. FL. Whitworth, by
the Judge of Probate Court of the
County of Iron. bearing date the 9th
dav of June, 1898.
Alfpersons having claims against said estate ars
reouired to exhibit them me for allowance with
in one year after the date OF said letters or they
NAV be nrecluded from any benefit of such estate;
and If such claims be not exhibited within two
wears from the time the publication of this not
ice they will be forever barred
VIM. III. WENTWORTH,
jun3 nj ADMINISTRATOR
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-07-07
SELECT DIZZY SCHOOL

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Twenty-Five cents per hundred.