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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
ECHOES OF THE WAR.

The United States transport Berlin,
with the LIST Kentucky Regiment on
board, arrived at Old Point, Va, Friday,
and is now at Newport News.
The auxiliary cruiser Buffalo which
sailed from New York. with troops for
Manila. arrived at Old Point Comfort,
Friday afternoon. -
The United States transport Berlin
arrived at Newport News, Va. Friday.
from San Juan. On the transport were
Maj Gen. Brooke, his staff and the LIST
Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. =
The gunboat Potomac arrived at the
kittery navy yard, Wednesday, fol-
lowed by the captured Spanish gum
boats Alvarado and Sandoval, Thurs.
Gay. These vessels will be thoroughly
overhauled and repaired at this station.
About $4,000 worth of new machinery
is being set up in the different depart
mentS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
A new TARIFF
Being Formulated For Cuba
and Porto Rico.
Assistant Secretary vanderlip Reports
on Trip to Latter Island.
Gen. Joe Whee'er Denies That He is Abou. TO
Resign From Home.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The cabinet, to-
measure which is now in preparation,
to go into force as now planned, con-
temporaneous with the entire relin-
quishment of the island by the Spanish
from Jan. l. This tariff measure, it is
said, will show an average reduction
all along the line OF about so per cent.
from the Spanish tariff rates. The I'M
derstanding now is that there will he
no export duties and that in other ways
the burden of taxation will be reduced
Postmaster General Smith remained
in consultation with the President al
most the entire afternoon, talking over
the scheme of postal administration in
Cuba. There are two projects consid-
cred, one to establish United States
system similar to that now operating
in Porto Rico under direct administra-
tion and full control of the United
States, and the other to give the Gu
bans an independent postal system TO
be established and equipped by the
United States government, but to be
operated and administered and all ex-
penses paid by the Cubans, this gov
eminent merely furnishing equipment
at cost prices and assuming; only SUI
pcryisor connection with it.
A decision on this point will be soon
reached. Postmaster General Smith
Will send several representatives of the
post Office department to secure infor-
nation as to condition and needs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
ANOTHER TRIAL FOR BRAIN.
But il is for the Murder Of Wife Of Captain Of
the Herbert Fuller.

Boston, Mass, Dec. st is announc-
ed that Assistant Attorney General
Boyd has instructed District Attorney
Jones of this federal district, to pro-
coed with the other trials growing out
of the barkentine Herbert Fuller
tragedy at his earliest convenience.
These cases are the indictments of
Thomas E. Bran for killing the secord
mate, and the Indictment. mol pressed
at the first trial, for the killing of the
captains wife.
1t is District Attorney Jones inten-
ton to first try the last named case
The Indictment was mol pressed at the
suggestion of the court in order to
simplify matters, but it is believed that
it is stronger Indictment than for
killing of the mate, and for that rea-
son Bran will be re-indicted On that
charge.
Bran is now in the state prison. serv-
ing a life sentence on the verdict
brought in by thef second jury. HIS
lawyers have not again appealed to the
supreme court, although it is not i'm
probable that they may do so. They
are waiting for the opinion of the su-
preme court on some appeals in muir
der cases in Washington on which tie
new statute of January, 1897, under
which Bran was sentenced for life is
an issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
BY ILLNESS
Peace Treaty May Not fe
Signed Till Monday.
Pres. Rios and Sec. Ojeda Confined to
Their Beds by Illness.
Spain Bitterly Protests Asaiast PrssidsAt's
Reference to the Maine.

Paris, Dec. 9.-SenOr MonterO Rios,
president of the Spanish peace commits
sion, and Senior Ojeda, secretary. of
that commission, are still confined to
their beds. The illness of Senior Ojeda
delays engrossing the treaty, and 1t is
doubtful whether it will be signed be-
fore Monday.
The Americans had their usual ses-
sion, this morning.
The Spanish continue making bitter
comments concering President McKin-
ley's reference to the Maine. When a
correspondent of The Associated Press
approached Senior Garnica Of the
Spanish commission for further details
of the treaty he said
THE fact that you represent all the
American and English papers is really
reason why I should say nothing.
But what you show me as having been
cabled is substantially correct. The
exact number of articles is still unde-
termined. 1t depends upon how Secre-
taries Ojeda and Moor divide the treaty.
1t may be that there will be IL or 20
articles. The Americans are to pay the
indemnity. We shall appoint consuls
in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines
be accredited to the powers that be-
Asked why the SpaniarGs refused to
grant the United States coaling sta
ton in the Caroline islands, Senior Gar
MICA said: 1.-The Americans could hard
ly expect that we should agree to dis
cuss matters outside of the protocol"
The Americans preserve secrecy re-
garding the terms of the treaty This
S nrf1 I, 1ns .,e
senators in body, who represent that
it would be discourtesy to the Senate
to publish the terms before the treaty
is presented to that body by the Presi-
dent.
The protocol of the treaty will almos.
reach the dimensions of a volume, as it
will contain every written. statement
presented on both sides during the con-
ferences. The Spaniards made asa3ast
contribution. yesterday, on the assem-
bling Of the commissions. Senior Mon
tero Rios then presented a. vigorously
worded protest in which the Spaniards
declared they had yielded to force but
that they invoked the conscience Of Ttfe
nations against the abuse of the rights
of nations of which they were the VIC
tins. This protest was for purposes
of record and consisted Of an argument
in support of every concession demand
ed by the Spaniards and which the
Americans refused. some of them per-
emptorily and without an opportunity
for discussion.
The protest concluded: 'But these
concessions which we are obliged to
make touch us less than the insult
which has been inflicted on our nation
by President Mckinley in his message.
We again protest solemnly against the ;
accusation hurled against us in con-
nection with the Maine and we intend
to again submit the question to an in
ternational tribunal, comprised of Eng
land, France and Germany. to deter
mine who shall bear the responsibility
of the eatastrophe.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
MILLER LEADS
In the ebay Bicycle Race at
New York City.
Heads Waller by 80 Miles and Breaks
Last Years Record.
Score at | A. NJ: Miller. 1908; Waller.
1878; Pierce. 1896; Albert. 1863.

New York. Dec. 10.-Before midnight.
Miller in the 6-day bicycle race, had
beaten the worlds record made by HIM
Self year ago. and his friends believe
that he will be- able to remain ahead of
his record until the race is ended. Mil
Ter began to gain over his opponents
early in the evening, and at O'Clock,
he was only five miles. behind his record
of 1887. He then left the track. remain
ing off about 80 minutes. At % o'clock,
Turville withdrew from the race with
1855 miles to his credit.
At midnight Miller had 1889 miles
and six laps to his credit He took
about half an hours rest, tonight, ana
when he returned to the track appear
ed to be in good condition. Miller,
however. has such a. good lead that I'M
less he should weaken or meet with an
accident. he is a sure winner. Pierce
was about 23 miles behind Waller at
midnight and looked very tired. Eddie
Bald created a sensation, tonight, by
going a half mile i'm 1.02 IS, a record
for the garden track. Eddie McDuffee
rode mile in 2.0is4 and Arthur Gar
diner went the same distance in 205a
by tandems, in Al 1-5. Tom Cooper
of Detroit. went half a mile behind
pacemakers in l minute fiat.
The last of the special events was an
unlimited pursuit race between Nat
Butler of Boston. and Harry Caldwell
of Manchester, N. ii. The race was
the best of the evening. Caldwell won
in 1901 3-5. after a chase of Az miles.
The score of the II leaders at II
O'Clock, We're: Miller, 1896; Waller,
1865; Pierce. 1726; Albert, 1907,
Gimm. 1882: Lawson, 1875; Nawn,
1918: Aronson. 1898; Stevens. 1909;
Forster. 1882; Hale. 1887: Julius.
1865.
The score at A. NJ. was Miller,
1906; Waller. 1764.6; Pierce, 1865:
Albert. 1865: Gimm. 1922: Lawson,
1886; Aronson, 1545. Nawn, 1918: Stew
ems. ISL; Forster, 1494.3; Hale, 13S4.7;
Julius, 1860.
The scores at A, NJ, were; Miller.
1905: Waller. 177S!5: Pierce. 1865; AL
bert 1669.3: Gimm, 1864: Lawson, 1898;
Aronson. 1853; Nawn, 1529.S; Forster.
150O.2; Stevens, 14Sl.4; Hale. 1SSA.7;
Julius, 1865.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
ASK FOR A BOYCOTT.
Marlboro Shoemakers Want Certain Shoe
Firms Put on Black List.

Marlboro, Mass, Dec. 9.-The Boot
and Shoe Workers Council has pre-
pared a set of resolutions to be sent to
the American Federation of Labor,
which will meet in convention at Kan
sas City, next Monday. After reciting
the circumstances leading up to the
strike in the shoe factories of Rice &
Hutchings. the S. H. Howe Shoe Co.,
j. X. Frye and John O'Connell. and the
failure of all negotiations looking to an
amicable settlement of the same the
resolutions say:
Resolved. That we, the members of
Joint Council No. s, representing the
boot and shoe workers of Marlboro
most respectfully petition the Aberi-
can Federation of Labor in convention
assembled, 10 proclaim the product of
the firms named as unfair, and to re-
quest the friends of organized labor in
the United States, Canada and Great
Britain (Rice & Hutchings send goods
to Great Brittany to abstain from aid
ing these unfair firms by patroniZing
their products"
1t is said that the manufacturers
have received a number of applications
from people who desire to return to
work as soon as their establishments
are started up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
HORRIBLE SCENE.
John Anderson is Hanged
Twice at Norfolk, Va.
Rope Breaks and His Body Falls
Through to the Ground.
Supported by Officers Rope is Readjusted and
Trap Again Sprung.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 9.-John Anderson
the condemned murderer of Mate
Saunders, of the schooner Olive Pecker
was executed, in the city Jail, at P. NJ,
today. He marched from his cell to the
scaffold unsupported and with firm
step assembled the steps without as
sistance. After prayer by Rev. ]. B.
Merritt, chaplain of the Seamens
Bethel, who kissed him good bye,
Anderson made short speech, saying
he had forgiven the men who swore his
life away, and would die at peace with
the world and God. He spoke pleas
antly to and smiled at the death
watchers and to the crowd below, and
in firm voice said: Il am ready
At BOG the TRIP was sprung and An
derson's body shot downward The
rope parted just inside the knot and
his body fell to the cobble stones. A
thrill of horror ran through the crowd.
Officers and witnesses rushed to the
bo3y and snatched the cap from the
head and found blood oozing from
mouth, nose and eyes. A doctor was
called and soon Anderson opened his
eyes and it was said started to breathe.
He was carried, feet foremost, up thS
stairs to the platform and laid down
until a chair was obtained. He was
then placed in this, but he never spoke.
Preparations for re-hanging him
were hurriedly made. The other enc
of the rope was adjusted around his
neck. He was then raised to stand
ing posture and the straps place. on
his limbs. While supported by the OFF,
GERS the trap was sprung the second
time. In % minutes life was pro-,
nounced extinct. Nine minutes elaps-
ed between the first and second drops
Anderson's neck was broken supposed
ly by the last drop.
Marshal Treat refused to turn the
body over to the Virginia Anatomical
Society and it was placed in a hand
some casket and buried in the Sea-
mems lot in Elmwood cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
BIT AND SCRATCHED.
Miss Marion Piper, Thomas
ton, Arrested at Boston.
Charged With Sending Obscene Let.
tiers Through United States Mail,
F'erce'y Fights the 0Hicers-examncd inv
Doctors Regarding Her Sanity.

Boston. Dec. 9.-(SpeciaD.-
Piper, 50 years of age, was arrested nv
Deputy United States Marshals Waters
and Myers, this morning. for sending
obscene letters through the mails. ana
was held in $500 until Dec. 16. The ar
rest was very exciting one, and the
officers came out of it with severa,
scratches, Bruises and clothing some
what the worse for the encounter.
Some days ago Miss Meyers WAS
taken to the federal building and con-
Quoted ito the Office of United States
Attorney Jones. where she was in
| formed that if she did not stop send
ing the letters to which objection was
maze she would be prosecuted and
would receive the full penalties of the.
law Her reply was: You may pros
ecute and be DID,
| The officers We're satisfied of her in
sanity, but hoped she would stop her
actions.
She continued sending the letters,
| and when arrested. this morning, at
the office on Bedford street, where she
works, fought the officers, severely
biting Deputy Waters.
Miss Piper is well educated. of good
family and was formerly postmstress
at Thomaston. Me.
The commissioner entered a plea of
not guilty for her. DIR. Jelly and d..
Waterson examined the woman, after
| her arraignment, but they will not
make report to the marshal for at
| least few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
MUST At ONCE ACT.
England and America Must Speedily Look
After Interests in China.

Shanghai, Dec. MIR. John Barrett
formerly United States minister to Siam
has returned here after visiting PelSin
and the principal Chinese ports. He says
the situation in China is of the most criti-
cal nature and that Manchuria is no
longer Chinese but Russian territory. He
asserts that Nin-Chwang, the chief
northern port of the movement of Ameri-
can products, is also practically Russian
and is liable TO be closed any day.
The only permanent safeguard to the
paramount exclusion of American and
the British interests, Mr. Barrett said. Is
immediate and united action by the in
terested governments to defend the IN
tegrity of the Chinese empire. TO enforce
reforms in the government, to proven,
further cessions of ports and provinces
and to insist upon the open door" policy
in all ports of China. including the
spheres of influence claimed by Russia
Germany and France. -t..-.-
Otherwise Mr. Barrett contends, the
impending partition of the Chinese en-
pire will seriously curtaif the field of
trade by disastrously affecting American
and British influence in Asia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
THE HOUSEHOLD oUTFITTERs," "
HOOPER, SON & LEIGHTON.
OUR SPECIAL METHODS OF WIN
MING AND RETAINING PATRONS.

ORR SPECIAL. METHODS OF WIN
MING AND RETAINING PATRONS.
we carry everything needed to furnish
a house. hall, church, or office. We make
am Store pleasant and attractive. We
can do this because it is that kind of n
store. and the stock we buy completes
the attraction We feel that ii our stock
and store equals or surpasses those of
larger cities, our Maine people will be
clad to trade at home. Our great in
crease of business since opening the new
store proves that TO be true, happily for
all concerned.
We absolutely guarantee each and ev-
cry article sold by us to BE as repre-
ented and worth the price paid, and we
syree to pay back the money if the
=. we surely do. Ask anyone who knows,
and it's easy to find such ones.
We want all visitors in Portland to use
our store as their headquarters when
down town.
We've a, reception room, ladies. toilet
rooms; Well care for your packages, loan
you our telephone. and whistle for car
for you when you desire to 'catch one .
You're welcome with us always.
Remember we are ON Congress street
Opp. Longfellow's Home and Preb1e
House.
ong6. sat,t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
Two More Bodies Identified.

Boston. Dec. 9.-Just before noon Fri
day, two of the three remaining bodies
at the North Grove street morgue were
identified. There is now but one body
that has not been positively recognized.
The bodies identified, Friday We're those
Me-. and Thomas Mundman of Prince
street. Cambridge. The former identlh-
cation was made by a sister of the de-
ceased. who came to Boston especially
for that purpose and who will accompany
his body back to Maine. Mundman's
identification was made by his wife He
was formerly the head saloon man on the
Portland.
Portland, Me-, Dec. 9.-Tle residence of
W. Scott Proctor. whose body was, to-
day, identified among the wreck victims
at Boston, was South Portland not Wind
ham Center. Mundmen's given name,
another of the identified, was Theodore
He was colored and a stewards helper on
the steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
COURT At PORTLAND.
Lysander W. Mason Of Augusta. BY Advice.
Pleads Nolo Contendere.

Portland. Me. Dec. mo cases were
ready for trial before the United States
district court, this forenoon, 50 the petit
jurors were excused until 3 r. NJ. today
Lysander w. Mason of Augusta has, by
the advice Of his counsel, Hon. George E.
Bird, pleaded nolo contendere to the in
dictment found against him for placing in
the mail certain matters contrary-to the
statute governing the use of the mails
His case was continued for sentence I'M
til Saturday al 10 A. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
Maher Best nunkhafsi.

Philadelphia, Dec. 9.-Peter Maher
bested Ed Dunkhorst in one sided
eight-round go at the Arena, tonight.
Peter did not most of the landing and
In the second round twice sent the
Syracusean to the boards. In the fifth
round a hard left on the jaw sent him
down again. but the bell sounded be-
fore the 10 seconds were up. Maher
went at his man in the sixth round in
hurricane fashion and landed almost
at will, but Dunkhorst managed to last
out to the end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

With the approval of the secretary of
the navy the draft of bill for the or
ganization of a corps of judge advo-
Gates, has been prepared at the navy
department for submission to Congress-
Secretary Long advocated this matter
in his last annual report. In his opln-
ion, the time has come when the sub
ject is of so much Importance as to
justify the creation of a small corps of
the character indicated upon basis of
organization corresponding to that new
existing in the army.
"The efficiency of such corps says
Secretary Long, would be materially
promoted if it We're provided that ap-
pointments might be made from the
service, or from civil life. at the dis
erection of the appointing power. per-
sons only being eligible who are learn
ed in both civil and military law. pro-
motions to be made according to rela-
tive seniority as vacancies occurr.
THE duties which devolve upon the
Office of the judge advocate general of
the navy are of great Importance to the
department. He is the legal adviser of
the secretary of the navy, has the
drawing up and making of all con-
tracts for the construction of vessels,
the manufacture of armor, etc, and
has direct charge of all matters in
volving the administration of justice
in the navy. The work of the office
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

In an interview at Cleveland, Thursday,
Clement Il. Stern of the Atlas Flour
pected the big flour combination would
shortly be in operation The combine
will have a capitalization of SIG, 600. a
syndicate of English and American cap
Malists has been negotiating with the
owners of the mills looking to the forinst-
ton of d trust for some time past Mr..
Stern said that the Atlas Flour Mills
would be included in the new organlza-
tjon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
Kcnnebec Closed to Navigation.

Gardiner, Me-, Dec. 9.-The kenne-
bee river is now closed to navigation
above the Gardiner and Pittston bridge
tonight, below the bridge to Richmond.
Icemen are jubilant over the freeze as
it is one of the most satisfactory known
for years above the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 9-t'or New England
and Eastern New York: Fair; continued
low temperature till Sunday; brisk west
to southwest winds. The area of Nigh
pressure mas moved from South Dakota
10 Colorado and covers the whole coun-
try except a slight depression in New
England and Southern California. The
temperature has continued below the
normal over the whole country except
southern Florida. Continued cold weather
may be expected in the Gulf states and
from the Ohio valley to the Atlantic
coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
Shoplitters Arrested in Boston.

Boston, Dec. 9.-Two female shoplifters
were arrested at hotel. where they were
dining, py police inspectors, this after
taken from prominent dry goods houses
recovered. The women were Immediately
taken before a police court, where they
paid 500 each as fine. They gave ficti
thu city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
The Appointment Was Expected.

Belfast, Me-, Dec. "a message re-
ceived here, today, announced the APP
pointment by President Mckinley. of Ar
thur |. Brown as postmaster. The result
had been expected, as Mr.. Brown had
served in the same office under President
Harrison's administration, and during
that time the free delivery system was
established in this city The office was
made vacant few days ago by the death
of Postmaster kilgOre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
DISGRACE TO THE SERVICE.
Private Moore Of Battery A. 1st Ne. Artillery.
Given Ms lust Deserts.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. Gin the city
court, today, Judge Thomas NJ. Norwood,
former United States senator from Geof-
gia. fined Private J. E. Moore of Battery
A. LIST Maine Artillery, $500, or six months
on the chain gang, for embracing the
wife of a prominent county official on
the street while the soldier was intoxi-
Gated. Judge Norwood administered
severe lecture and characterized the SOL
dier'S conduct as that of a heather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
Shoot. sis.er-in. Law without Cause.

South birmingham. Mass, Dec. O.
Asa ROBBIE, an eccentric individual. who
lives in the outlying district of this
town went to the home of his brother
Charles ROBBIE. this afternoon. armed
with single barrel shot gun, the con-
tents of which he discharged at Mrs.
Robbie, slightly wounding her. The as
sailant was placed under arrest. He is
believed to be mentally i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
A Pleasant Christmas Present.

Springfield. Mass, Dec 9.-Receivers
Irwin and Cook of the Hampshire Savings
Bank of Northampton. sprung surprise
on the depositors of the defunct institu-
ton. today. by petitioning the court for
permission to pay a 40 per cent dividend
before Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
Garments to Measure
Alaska Seal,
Persian,
Otter,
Sable,
krimmer,
Martin,
AStrachan e.
Electric Seal.

Garments made to measure from select
ed skins by a practical furrer with 20
years experience
= See our Alaskan seal jacket for $685.
Special attention paid to remodeling and
repairing old furs.
II. G. BARKER, Furrier,
Corner Store, Gardiner Me.
tues, thurs&sat,.