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New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
TRADE AND FINANCE ABROAD.

While there A constant dispute between the
Government OF the Beers or South African Dutch
men and the foreign owners OF mine lands in the
lransvaal on account OF the new taxation laws.
the Chambers in Holland also experiencing
some trouble in discussing a new mining law 10 be
applied to the Indian colonies OF the Netherlands,
'he native land OF the Beers. Mr.. Cremcr, he
Colonial Minister has proposed reform Of the
law regulating the question Of mines in the Dutch
colonies The necessity OF such reform had been
which The new sovernmeniai plan OF reform has
Deen submitted promptly voted the first thTty-four
surveys and otheT topics OF secondary interest.
Mhen the discussion reached The problem OF hhing
lhe amount of the taxation 10 be paid by exploring
reached by tba Dep1,fies etheq among themseves
or between them ani the Minister Of Colonies. In
consequence motion was adopted declaring INA,
the discussion should be suspended for the present
and taken up only after the Parliamentary vaca-
lion. Il must be noted that. at The Hague @ as at
Pretoria. The Dutch and Boer governments required
pretty nigh rate o. mining taxation.
The conquest Of Omdurman and the whole soudan
VII hardly be mentioned an important suDJect
in the chapter OF expenses IN the Egyptian budget.
That budget for 1893 shows deficit Of 1000 Eeyp-
ian lvres This is slight increase over the for-
ner budgets and Il results mainly from the expense
higher estimate on the probable receipts the deficit
N the administration OF the Soudan l. almost 'e
cuceo 20 nothing.
In small countU like Rumana. there are al
ready two thousand manufacturers ana n1erchai's
who have declared 20 the Central Committee OF the
Runanian Committee OF the Paris Exposition Of
80. which sits at Bucharest. that they w0uo lax
part in the Exposition The papers IN n hunla'ha I
that this number OF thousand VIII DC
tweled BY the participation OF many othei Hi''
Chants Of the smaller cities OF tie country
grand international exposition in 1902 s already
suggested in Japan as the best means OF ccieOrH-
Ing the fftieth anniversary OF the opening OF japan
70 the commerce OF the world The exposition Tou'u
lake place at Toxic The Japanese thlhk '"''l 80
could make a good showing even after the c1'O'"
toI OF the Paris affair They are especiallY P'"DN
0: the extraordinary development Of Their ic.nt
marine. shown by the numerous iate SSXX,,arv
tons o. the Nippon YOusen haitcha c"i.N,",s.
which has Just launched rs twelfth Ntss.l Ys - ST
than six thousand That COMPANY ~ az .,,aa,
Petition with European companies on senerai
lines Of navigation Its steamers are puit 70 r,ns
each. IN time Of war, two thousand men WIZ" aim
and ammunition.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
NATIONAL BOARD or TRADE.
LEGISLATION RECOMMENDED TO CONGRESS
CLOSE OF THE MEETING

Washington Dec. 15.-The first matter which
came before the National Board o. Trade to-day
was the report OF the Committee on Reciprocity and
Export Trade presented by Mr.. Ebersole OF Cincin-
natl. Resolutions embodied In the report, which
adopted. call attention 10 the gratifying in
crease In tho export trade % this country. espe-
cally in manufactured products. and recommend
that reciprocal treaties should be negotiated, espe-
cially with the countries OF the American Con-
tinent. II also resolved thar the prosperity
Of the country will be greatly promoted by the
nearest practical approach 70 complete recproc ca
trade relations between the United States. Canada
and Newfoundland. From the Committee on Postal
Affairs Mr.. Giddings. OF NeWYOrk. presented
report. which recommended that Congress carefully
look into the paid TO railroads for carrying
the mails with the view OF revising them basis
that would be equitable 10 the Government and 20
the railroads. The report adopted. \ report
from the same committee was also adopted favOring
the enactment OF the Loud bill similar legisa-
ton amending the postal laws relating 70 second
class matter. also resolution favoring the nego-
tiation OF a treaty fOr the adoption OF an interna-
tional postage stamp and for reorganizaton OF the
present parcels post system. resolution favOTng
the establishment Of postal savings banks was de-
fedted.
After considerable routine business had been dis
posed OF the Board adjourned 10 meet on January
%. 1850
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
HAWAI-! A CUSTOMS DISTRICT.

TARIFF LAWS TO BE EXTENDED OVER THE
ISLANDS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Washington Dec 15-Assistant Secretary Howell
OF the Treasury heard by the House Ways and
Means Committee to-day the need Of extending
the tariff laws 70 Hawaii possible Ho
read a letter from Harold Sewall formerly United
States Minister there and special agent OF the
Treasury. saying that this Immediate extension OF
the laws imperative tn order to prevent the
Irregular entry OF goods 20 the United States ny
way OF Hawaii
The committee agreed to tho immediate extension
proposed and Hawaii vii he estab blis he'd
toms district. with three SUPPORTS OF entry-fiO,
Mahukana and kahulius. The collector OF customs
will have headquarters Honolulu and will receive
5000 salary. Speedy action by the House will be
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP CONVENTION.
MoRMONIsM AND THE POLICY OF EXPANSION
DISCUSSED.

MORMONIsM AND THE POLICY OF EXPANSION
DISCUSSED.
Washington Dec 15.-Mormonisr and territorial
expansion were the principal subjects discussed at
the closing sessions Of the Christian Citizenship
Convention General John Eaton declared Mormon
doctrines to be menace. and charged Congress
,oan.alec, Roberts Of Utah. with being an avovcd
nolveamist He asserted that Mr.. Roberts had never
bAn restored 10 citizenship. and therefore was not
eligible TO Congress Dr. Lewis. OF Planiield " d.
,oined in the protest against seating Mr.. Roberts
,d stated that al the required time he would take
nroper steps Chaplain Wells. Of Phiadelphia, an an
,poinced that ne would like 10 report hdck 10 lhe
6G'ater civ Presbyterian ministers the eNac-
sense OF the conyenton on the question o, and IN,
United States holding all its new possession dl
new colonial policy. Mrs. Belva a LOCKWOOD
spoke OIL this subject declaring mat ne acqu!siII
rion q. the PHILIPPINES "A do"nrlght stedI
from spain" The Rev. Or. fiske. o. ms ciiy a.
serted that the Nation was being guided y! DlNiIr
Providence. and had duty 70 CIVILIZATION 70 per,
form vote this subject was de,erred ana
Anthony COmstock spoke Of the need OF better
legal quarantine against the TRANSMISSION or eNls'
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
NOVEMBER IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

Washington Dec l5-The monthly statement OF
the imports and exports OF the United States shows
that in November OF this year the imports or NOR
chandise amounted 10 N2l@.J% about 'fs'"o less
than in November 1897 Tho imports free OF duty
.o,rsr,tad over 81 800 The exports Of domestic
r,erchandiee last month aggregated 2iis.i6'. an
increase over Novemher 1891 Of about si%'".y.
For the eleven months ended with Noyemb,t me
'.yror,s Of the United States amounted - N.h"-
,s lsa exceeding ,he imports hy soli 10. Do ~ N
o-,aee over the same period ia lss1 OF $li5U-n.llJ
~ i,nnorts OF gold IN November amounted 10
Z. So5 91l and the exports 10 $slS45i. The siINet
imports amounted 10 N.oAo5o. ana Inc exports "
{ 10 IL
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
c.JJroRyIA DROUGHT ENDED.

San Francisco, Dec. i5-The weather ana crop
rsnor,s gathered By the Associated Press show that
.be rain which began on the coast Tuesday night
has reached almost every section OF the state. ana
All danger OF drought FOR the time being is pas,
I, has come at the right time for cattle nave p.en
s,arving in many sections, and the grouij "us
h.en TOO dry for tilng. while water supple, o'
many cities and towns have reached low eoo.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
NOTIFICATIONS or WAR REvENrE LAW.

Washington. Dec 1.-THE Ways and Means COM
mirtec Of the House not disposed 10 frame n
hlll for the modification Of the War Revenue bll'
in accordance with the recommendations OF MI.
Scott the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue, whie
the Finance Committee OF the Senate occupies i's
present attitude Most Of the members are In favor
OF certain notifications. however, Dut theF o.IltNe
that the amendments desired can pest De lhIo-
duced In the bill to amend the act which the House
sent 10 the Senate the last session, nut on "hch
no arffou has been taken.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL PASSED.

THE SENATE VOTES MONEY FOR THE ARMY AND
NAVY.
Washington. Dec 1j.-The Urgent Deficiency Ap-
propriaton bill. making provision for the Army
and Navy for the six months. displaced the
Nicaragua Canal bill In the Senate to-day prevent
ing even the taking Of vote the question OF
postponement until after the holidays. had been
intended. The Deficiency bill passed after n
discussion turning principally on the question ~
keeping the volunteers In the service. The Senate
adjourned until Monday.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16

,achng him from the Bureau OF the Hydrossapn,o
OHlce Chicago and ordering him home. 10 re'oSeo'
Civil Engineer II n ROUSSEAU hae been detarhed from
the Navy Yard New-York and ordered 70 s..,,
London Conn. connection with the NaVA S'a'o"
tha; place.
Ensign p r JACOBS has been ordered homo
Ensign " I. LYLEs resignation accepted yesterday
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16

Washington, Dec. 15.-Assistant Postmas'ei
eral shallenberger now has the mall service -o
Cuba and Porto Rico wei in hand. and the coi'i az
with the New-York and Porto Rico o'eah''p
Company supplemental 10 existing hrrahse"'s"'7
with the Red ID Line was formally sisheo 'o'
The following dates of sailings, with the fesu'"'
mails from New York announced; January
g. % and 81 by the New-York and Porto hlco
steamship Company and January Il and 20 py e,,e ene
Red u Line. The arrangements prOVloe ioI nv
Regular sailines a month from New-York 10 PORTO
Rico and additional sailngs around the 'siano ~
least once a week calling al all principsI pp,s prs
trips a week by the Plant Line. between fo1'
Tampa and Havana, oy way OF Key West
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
Nrr FoURTH-CLAss pOSTMASTERS.

Washington. Dec Ij-The following were among
the fourth-class postmasteIs appointed today
onnecticut-Colehrook. Chester l.. Smith; MOTIFS
Robert W. Skilton. -
Sew-York-Winthrop. Jesse p. sawens
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
BOLTDAY RECESS OF CONGRESS.

Washington. Dec l5-The Ways and Means Com
rr,,tee NJ the House to-day agreed to report res
olution for a holiday recess from "Wednesday D,-
c.rnher ol TO Wednesday. January 4.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
FVJOYED BR4ZILIAN HOSPITALITY.

OFFICERS OF THE oRI>ioN AND THE IOWA EN-
TERTAISEp IN ROYAL STYLE AT RIO.
Washington Dec. l5-AccorGng 20 report re-
ce!vei at the Navy Department from the onicers
Of the Oregon ana the Iowa. now on the way 70
Honolulu the people OF Rio Janero entertained
them In royal style at the celebration OF the ahh
versary OF the Brazilian republic. Ihey were en-
,.r,a,oad h,. tho re,irins and the incoming Pres-
dents the United States Minister ana ,ohsu "a
eral and by prominent Brazilian omciaIs anu anu v ,
round OF balls receptions and picnics whiie tiieS
remaned In the city. The Brazilian people W. s
profuse In their expressions OF anecuoh io' '"o
ted
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16
THE RaLEJGB RETURNING FROM MANILA

Washington Dec. l5-Admiral Dewey caoieo 70
satlsd from Manila for New-York by way OF Sue1
New-York tribune., 1898-12-16

70 SERVE on GOV. LOCNSBURl'S STAFF
South Norwalk. Conn. Dec. B.-Governor- eject
rounsbury to-day announced the following ado'-
fiona, appointments his stan Judge-A Advocate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

A melodrama of the most stirring kind
was being given at a thea'ter in a small
town in Maine. In one Of the critical
scenes the hero suddenly became aware
of the fact that he had come to the stage
minus his poniard. Without a moments
hesitation he made dash at the traitor,
exclaiming:
die villain! I meant to strike thee
with my dagger, but left the weapon in
my dressing room. and will, therefore,
strangle thee in the presence of this in
dulgent audience!'
1t is scarcely necessary to add that his
variation from the original brought down
the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
TO KEEP BAIT ALIVE.
Salt Ia Water Will Prevent Fungus Growing
On Their Tails.

Bowditch & Webster have quite an
aquarium in the cellar of their store
where, at the present time, they have
5000 live bait which they will dispose
of to the Augusta fishermen. They do
an extensive business in this line, and
have two large tubs fitted up so that
there is running water all the time.
They make it study so as to make as
great a success in the business as pos
the best of bait.
For some time they have noticed "A
feathery growth which is first noticed
on the back fins, and which finally alb
serbs the fins and tail, and as a result
the fish died. They have lost a num-
Der from the growth of this fungus, and
Mr.. Webster wrote to the Smithsonian
Institute in Washington. ID. c., and
has received a letter from DR.. Bean,
one OF the leading ichthyologists in the
country. DR.. Bean says that pint of
salt in five gallons of water will abb
solutely prevent the growth of the
fungus and keep the fish alive.
q This method has been tried by this
firm and found to work to perfection,
and all who keep an aquarium will be
pleased to learn Of this preventative.
d.
There are number Of small aQuariurns
in the city, and the owners have all been
more or less troubled with this fungus,
and will be greatly pleased to learn Of
the method advised by DR.. Bean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

Colonel E. c. Harrington. inspector
general of rifle practice. was asked,
Friday. what he thought of the show
ing of the Maine soldiers in the match
at Savannah, Ca. recently.
II think 1t is a fine record" ans
wered the colonel. You will notice
that Of the 15 men selected from the
It'll Corps, six We're Maine soldiers.
That speaks well for the reputation OF
the Maine battery boys as riflemen.
Considering that this was the first ex-
perience on the range at Savannah
their scores were very good. Another
thing not generally known, perhaps
even by the Maine boys or the public,
Is the fact that several OF the Georgia
team were not only familiar with the
range, but that four at least OF them
were members Of the State team which,
in 1897, won all the principal matches
in the national contest at Sea Girt, N.
J. Colonel George T. Cam Is a fine
shot and J. c. Postell is a superior
marksman, while the two Wilson's
stand at the head OF the list in this
country as sharpshooters. 1 am not
sure but there were others from the
State team. To have been only 81
points behind in score Of 1043 points
under such conditions, is credit
enough.
ut may be possible that the Georgia
team used special ammunition as they
did at Sea Girt. If SO it was still more
in their favor. Lieutenant Paul and
the Maine boys may we'll be proud of
their showing.
Il want to say further that to meet
In match or anywhere else, such
royal good fellows as the Georgia men
Is pleasure our men must have fully
appreciated"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

Rev. w. H. Jackson has resigned the
pastorate of the Advent Christian
church. Biddeford, but there Is little
probability of the resignation being
accepted as his ministry has been sue
cessful and the relations existing be-
tween pastor and people are OF a cor
dial and harmonious nature. There IS
custom in the church for the pastor
to tender his resignation at the end OF
the year of service for which he was
elected and as Mr.. Jackson has COM
pleted his year he handed in his resig-
nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

D. w. Emerson, the tramp who stole
the shoes from Haskell Brothers store,
Thursday, was sent to JAIL Friday, for
30 days by Judge Andrews. The fell
low had been discharged from Auburn
Jail a few days ago. and stole the shoes
so that he would be sent to Jail and
have a place to stay until the ice
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
STATE HOUSE.
State Officials in Attendance at Fin
eral Of Councillor Freeman.
Figures Regarding the list Maine Heavy Ar.
iillery Of the Civil War.

The heads of departments about the
State House were about all in atten-
dance at the funeral of Hon. E. Dud-
ley Freeman at Yarmouth, Friday.
They went on the 10 o'clock train and
many returned in the evening. All
went to Portland where Councillor
Spofford had teams ready after dinner
to take them to the Grand Trunk de-
pot where the train for Yarmouth was
taken. The funeral was held from the
Congregational church.
Among those who attended the fun
eral from Augusta, were Adjutant Gen.
eral John T. Richards who represented
Governor Powers, he being unable to
be present, Hon. Oramandal Smith, the
Governors private secretary, Hon. N.
s. Purinton, Hon. 8. j. Chadbourne,
Hon. w. w. Stetson, Hon. F. NJ Simp-
son, Hon. S. W. Carr, E. w. Emery,
Hon. George Pottle, Hon. Otis Hayford,
Hon. F. E. Undertake, Hon. s. W.
Matthews, Hon. Benjamin Chadbourne
and Col. J. B. Peaks. Beside these,
Councillor Coffin, who was in the city,
went with the party.
The railroad commissioners. Thurs
day afternoon. issued a certificate to
the Bangor, Hampden, & Winterport
Railroad giving them the privilege of
issuing more bonds. This was done in
accordance to a petition that was pre-
scented the commissioners by the rail-
road directors several months ago,
asking that the commissioners examine
the books Of the company and see that
they had expended a certain amount
Of money in repairs and in rolling
stock. This examination was for the
purpose Of getting the certificate that
the railroad might issue bonds to the
amount Of their expenditures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

Taxidermist Crosby OF Bangor,
sent a grey squirrel to the State
museum, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

Workmen are fixing the street al the
foot of Rines' hill, where the repair
were in progress on the sidewalk wneu
the storm covered the place with saio"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

]. s. Smith of Watervilie, passed
Thursday night in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

The next polo game in Augusta VIII
be on Wednesday evening Oh h'
week, when the Lewiston team VIII
visit US.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

The sleighing in the city is nearly
gone in places. and few more Oh 1"ese
warm days will ruin it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

Secretary B. W. McKeen is sending
out queries for the benefit Of his board
bulletin for December, which is to be
upon the subject of the silo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

Major C. ]. House, who is now writ
ing up the book copy of the record of
the men, for the history of the list
Maine Heavy Artillery in the war of
the Rebellion, which will be issued dur
ing the coming year, has furnished the
Journal with the following facts in re-
gard to the casualties Of the regiment,
which served about one year in the
field and over two years in the de-
fences of Washington.
Total number of enlistments, 22O2
Number who saw field service, 1900
Number killed and died Of wounds, 40
Number died of disease, 215
Total number of deaths, 655
Number wounded and recovered, 1923
Number taken prisoners. Ga
Total of killed, wounded. prison.
ers, and died of disease, 1912
OF the 440 killed and died of wounds,
213 died on the day of battle. while
most of the others died within two
months, but few fingered over year.
OF the 215 who died of disease, the
cause of death in As cases is not indi-
Gated. OF the others, As died Of ty-
phoid fever, 40 of diarrhoea, IS of
measles, II of smallpox, 10 of pneu-
monia, 10 of fever, 4 of consumption, 4
Of exhaustion, were drowned, 3 died
of heart disease, of congestion of
lungs, 2 Of diphtheria, of dropsy, of
lung fever, and one each of brain
fever, remittent fever, malarial fever,
diarrhoea and fever, typhoid pneu-
monia, abscess in side, and lockjaw.
The place of death is given as So in
general hospitals, IS in regimental
hospitals, 20 in prison, Is at home, 10
in camp, in field hospitals. on bat
tie fields, Of exhaustion, on board of
transports, 2 were drowned by a col
lision of transports and one by the
upsetting Of small boat.
The numbers of killed and wounded
are far in excess Of those in any other
regiment in any branch Of the service
during the war. The loss by compan-
les, including deaths, wounds and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

prisoners. ranged from SO per cent of
total enlistments in Co. d, to over 80
per cent. in Co. L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

The polo team plays at Bath. tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
STRAY STORIES.
An Experience With a Woman and q
Dog.
Musings About The Declaration Of Peace. Two
Other Short Stories.

Inc doctor had a terrible experience
one day recently in the train coming
down from Waterville where he had been
on business. 1t was an experlence and
one he win never forget. It has shaken
his love for the weaker sex greatly. and
VINO can wonder at It?
To let him tell 1T in his own. Ia nrnapa.
THE seat directly behind her was the
o"!y vacaN one, so took it. was only
going over about thirty miles of the road.
ulunt pay much attention TO her
from behind, of course, 1 could only see
ner NAT. great affair of feathers,
piumes and aigrettes and the other things
women use in their headgear that look
nike Christmas tree decorations. but I
knew there was something either on the
seat beside her or in her lap that occu-
pied her attention, for every now and
then there came to my ears sound
strikingly like that of a kiss when the
kisser and kissee don't care for Noise
when the train pulled out she said to the
something, Now ees dom, amt we?
That settled it--a baby
Is the little darling tired of ze long
ride on de choo choo tars?' said the wom
an.
NO answer from little" darling.
Well be der by-by and den sweet
heart will have something nice to eat.
won't hep
He didn't say whe. her he would or
not.
'Tiss me-
And the 'tiss' half echoed through the
car.
NOW If there is one thing above anoth-
er that l like it is quiet baby. They
are SO scarce that when l find one am
seized with an overwhelming desire to
mold 1t and show it my watch and do all
the other things that babies like.
Does my little darlin' want me to hold
he?
NO reply. either yell or goo-goo.
THAT settled it. l must see the babv
that had such respect for itself. leaned
forward in my seat and peered over the
back OF the one before me. I looked
down. Then l rose and staggered to the
front of the car for drink of water
1T wasn't a baby. 1t was a measly
little stub-nosed, smiling, wriggldng pug
dog
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
FOrR YEARS FOR BURGLARY.

Deputy Sheriff Chas. Mcdonald. of
Buncombe county, yesterday brought
Frank Shaw. white to the penitentiary.
Shaw will serve a four years sentence
for burglary in the second degree.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17

in this age, as he always wanted Grape
tobacco. aug 6 I'm