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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24

and then withstood the ordeal of cross examination by counsel for the people. This cross examination was not severe and there were signs of evident delight among the attorneys and relatives of the prisoner when she was released from the witness chair.
 The surprise of the trial came in the absolute denial by Mrs. Botkin of mat ters which witnesses for the prosecu- ton swore to as absolute facts. Calm ly she said she did not know Frank Grey, the drug clerk. She had never met him; had never talked with him and had never purchased arsenic in her life, either here or elsewhere. She de- nied that she had ever discussed the matter of postage rates with her old nurse, Mrs. Ruoff. She also denied that Cunning had ever told her that his wife was passionately fond of candy. The witnesses affirmed these things on the stand with positiveness.
 Mrs. Botkin also claimed that Mrs. Price, the manager of the Victoria Ho- tel, saw her on Monday, August 1, and not on Sunday, the last day of July, as she testified. Mrs. Botkin acknowl- GQSSS ll1dt Suc lclulLcd HUH d SHUT shopping trip on the Monday, but claimed to have been confined to her room all day Sunday, except when she went to the telephone in the house.
 MT. Cunning has claimed that his wife sent him copy of an anonymous letter, reserving the original for her self Mrs. Botkin swore that the anonymous letter which MT. Cunning sent her for inspection was in the same handwriting as those which have been placed in evidence. The prosecution is prepared to put in much evidence in rebuttal to strengthen the case for the people. It will try to controvert the claims of the defense that Mrs. Bot kin, in Humboldt County, could not have mailed letter which bears the canceling stamp of the postoffice sta- tion at the foot of Market street. The prosecution expects to show that let ters are placed in a mail bag that hangs at the gang plank of the steamer and are brought to this city without the stamps being cancelled. Upon ar rival here an official of the steamship company takes the bundle of letters
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
THE pRncEEnINGS

Captain J. J. Callunden, superintend- ent of Morse's patrol, was the first wit ness of the day. He was called by At torney Knight to prove the character and 10 impeach the testimony of Mrs. Grace Harris. The prosecution has attacked this witness more savag gely than they have any other person who has testified for the prosecution. Mrs. Harris testi- mony as to the sale of the handkerchief to a woman resembling Mrs. Botkin and of her ordering it sent to the Victoria Hotel created one of the sensations of the trial. This has brought out all the bitter ness of the defense. Knight was not able to frame a question that would pass MT. Hosmer's objections, but he succeeded in getting the facts he wished to prove be- fore the jury by means of his bitter ques- tions The unfortunate Mrs. Harris Is not through yet, as a juror has asked that she be recalled, as he desired to ask a question regarding a tag she is said to have made out
 J. W. Bird, brother-in-law of Miss Kitty Dettner, one of the candy store girls, was asked to tell what he knew of that young woman's reputation for truth, honesty and integrity. The witness had the quaint accent of an "Ole Olson" or ''Yonny Yonson' of the vaudeville stage, and but for Judge Cook would have had the courtroom in an uproar. At the first outbreak of laughter his Honor ordered the lobby closed, and those remaining were careful to control their feelings. The witness direct examination was a sim pie one, as he was hardly called upon for more than the bare statement that Miss Dettner's reputation for truth was a bad one. Turned over to MT. Hosmer for cross-examination he acknowledged that he had had trouble with the young woman, but said he had no prejudice against her. He acknowledged that he went out of his way to say mean things about the young woman to newspaper men and also to Chief Lees. He was asked as to persons who had spoken un- kindly of Miss Dettner, and said their name was "legion." Her own brother had said mean things about her, and to recite the names of her detractors would be tedious MT. Hosmer asked him to let him be the best judge of that, and to name at least one. He finally named Mrs. Mcdonald as one who had said, What canwe do with such a liar as Kitty Dettner?" He denied that he had ever made any approaches toward her If you please, sir, it was the other way"
 He said the object of his going to Chief Lees was to secure fair play. He said the Chief was not particularly interested in his disclosures regarding the girl, but that he was anxious to know if she made a good appearance and would she be likely to impress a jury favorably. He was asked if he did not tell equally disagree able stories about Kitties mother and her grandmother. Regarding the girls mother he said sadly that she was his mother-in-law, as though that explana- tion was all that was required The wit
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec. 23-The Washing ton correspondent of the Herald tele- graphs: Instructions have been given Major General Otis at Manila by Sec retary of War Alger to send troops to occupy noilo.
 These instructions are the result of a cablegram recently received from General Otis requesting permission. in view of the condition of affairs prevail ing in the island of Panay, to take pos session formally in the name of the United States. The dispatch was dis cussed at a Cabinet meeting, and as a result the military commander has been told to send such troops as he may deem advisable to succor the Span iards who have been besieged in Iloilo by the insurgents for several months. The Spaniards will not be considered as prisoners of war, but will probably remain at Ioilo or Manila until ar engagements are made by this Govern ment for their transportation to Spain.
 It is intended to treat the insurgents of Cebu in the same manner as those under command of Aguinaldo in Luzon. No joint occupation of the city of Iloilo VIII Oe dl4O"Su' anu tue 41ISu4 SSueS "4Ai not be allowed to enter the boundaries of cities with arms in their possession.
 The War Department authorities say the Spanish force at IIoilo consists of only 500 men, who have been herOically defending the city from several thou sand insurgents. It is the last Spanish stronghold in the Philippines. and with it's occupation by American troops the final vestige of Spanish authority in the eastern islands will disappear.
 While the occupation of Iloilo Is simply a step on the part of the au- thorities in the direction of the entire sfoup, T was told to-day that no in- structions have been sent to General Otis to send troops to occupy all the islands and will not be sent until the treaty of peace Is ratified.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24

encamped in the suburbs are again causing anxiety. The attitude of an insurgent detachment at the Pendacan bridge on Wednesday was such that the California, Idaho and Washington regiments were concentrated in light marching order at short notice at Paco, but trouble was avoided.
 The United States cruiser Boston and the gunboat Petrel have arrived here from Chinese ports. The steamer Un- ion, which has returned here from Iloilo with native and Spanish soldiers, has been refused a landing.
 Private Tyler of Company L of the Nebraska regiment, who has been sui fering from typhoid fever. is dead.
 The steamer St. Paul has arrived here with Christmas mail
 The first American flag was raised over the Malate schoolhouse yesterday It was sent by the University of Penn sylvania- The honor of raising the flag was accorded to Father McKinnon of California in recognition of his ser vices in reopening the schools.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
REBELLIOUS INSURGENTS
 ARE ON THE RAMPAGE

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
 Herald. Copyrighted, 1898, by James Cor
 don Bennett
 MANILA, Dec. 23.-As a result Of Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, hay ing refused to recognize the rank of the lower class of rebel officers the lat ter have deserted with large numbers of armed soldiers and have attacked various towns.
 Several of the native local authori- ties who had abused their position and were unpopular in the provinces have been murdered or their property been seqUestrated.
 The town of Cazling. for instance, which was defended by 500 of Agui- naldo's troops, has been taken and footed by maIcontents.
 It is reported that the Spaniards in Cebu have capitulated.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
SIX PHYSICIANS
 ATTEND SAGASTA
Condition of Spain's Premier, Who Has Pneumonia, Causes Grave
 Anxiety,

MADRID, Dec. g. - The condition of Senor Sagasta, the Premier, now causes grave anxiety. Six physicians were in consultation this afternoon regarding his case and concurred that he was suffering from bronchial pneumonia, with high temperature. and an unfavorable absence of approximation.
 There is no doubt that his illness is az gravated by the strain of recent events. The Queen Regent twice during the day telephOned inquiries, and this evening sent her own physician to attend him.
 The list of callers at the Premier's resi- dence includes all the foreign diplomats and host of other distinguished persons. Senor Groissard, Minister of Justice, Is acting Premier
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24

"HE defenders of Mrs. Cordelia \ Botkin have closed their case.
 The woman charged with the l murder of Mrs. Cunning and Mrs.
 Deane in Delaware concluded yes terday the testimony she had to give in support of her claims of innocence
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24

covered. It is. of the series of 1896, Bruce register. Roberts Treasurer, and is ap- parently printed from photo-etched plates on heavy bond paper No attempt has been made to initiate the silk fiber, and the treasury number has been traced with blue writing fluid, which blurs when dampened, as does the red coloring ap- piled to the seal. The execution is poor, and the work would deceive only the most careless handlers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
SENATOR STEWART IS
 CONFIDENT OF VICTORY
Says His Friends Will Punish Treach- cry and Return Him to
 Washington

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Senator Stew art of Nevada was asked about the contest to come off in his State in January. The Senator did not talk as if he regarded 1t as a contest" and was apparently con- fident of an easy victory
 There has been some treachery," said the Senator, but my friends assure me that this will be punished and that I will be returned.''
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
Generals Ordered to Cuba.

CHARLESTON. s. C., Dec. 2S.-Dis- patches to the quartermaster's depart ment here to-day announced that General Bates, now at Macon. and General Sanger, now at Americus, Ga, have been ordered here to embark for Cienfuegos and Ma tanzas respectively, on December 27 Each general will be accompanied by his headquarters and a regiment of volun- teers not named in the dispatches sent here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24

Newfoundland waters. with the rank of Commodore, and the cruiser Comus as his flagship The appointment will go into effect next season. The squadron will be increased by heavier vessels than have heretofore been assigned here.
 Captain Barry's appointment, which is out of the regular order of selections, is understood to be due to the desire of the Imperial Secretary of State for the Colo nies, Joseph Chamberlain, to have in command of the squadron an officer
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
AMERICAN PEACE
 COMMISSIONS RETURN
Steamship St. Louis Arrives at New York With the Members
 Aboard

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The American line steamer St. Louis, from South ampton, was sighted east of Fire Is- land at 11:12 o'clock last night The American Peace Commissioners are on board.
 The St. Louis arrived at quarantine at a. m. and will remain there until daylight. She was not boarded.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24

up indignantly at the first hint of any impropriety and MT. Hosmer abandoned that line of inquiry when objections to some of his questions were sustained. There were evidences of delight among the supporters of the accused woman when Mir. Hosmer said that was all. After asking the jury if they had any questions and receiving no response MT. Knight said that was the case for the defense. An adjournment was then taken over the Christmas holidays The trial will be resumed on Tuesday morn ing.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
MRS. CORDELIA BOTKlN
 CALMLY ENTERS A SWEEPING
 DENIAL TO MANY CHARGES
The Accused Woman Completes the Story of Her Movements and of Her Benefactions to John
 P. Dunning-A Mild Cross=Examination.

apparently at one time or another had modest apartments in almost every clearinghouse in the city. Her cross examination by Attorney Hosmer seemed insipid and colorless when com- pared with the severity with which the menacing Knight handled some of the women with pasts that would not bear the fierce light that beats down upon the witness stand.
 Mrs. Botkin seemed to dwell fondly on the expression My son Beverly" It was ever on her lips and Beverly, the leyiathan, seemed to have invaria- bly, shared the company of their friend Jack Cunning together. Mir. Hosmer tried to get from the witness her exact relations with Cunning, but she bristled
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24

and deposits them in the postoffice, where they are run through the cam ceiling machine and the stamps killed. The anonymous letter in question bears date of June IT and is postmarked June IS. It is days journey by sea from Humboldt County.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
CAPTAIN BARRY IS
 GIVEN A PROMOTION
England Will Increase Its New foundland Squadron Next
 Year

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Dec. 23.-Captain Henry D. Barry, Assistant Director of the Naval Intelligence Office of the British Admiralty, has been appointed to the command of the British squadron in
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
OTIS ORDERED TO SEND TROOPS TO
 OCCUPY ILOILO
American Soldiers to SuccOr Spaniards Who Are Besieged by Insurgents
 on Panay Island

WASHINGTON, Panaya
 by to
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
AMERICAN TROOPS GET
 READY TO FIGHT FILIPIN0S

MANILA, Dec. 28.-The native troops
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
MRS. B0TKIN IN HER VARIETY

The Accused Woman Completed Her Testimony Yeserdav Entered Sweeping Denial to Many Statements Made by Witnesses for the Prosecution Although Frank Grey the Drug Clerk, Claims to Have Sold Her Arsenic, and Also Claims an Acquaintance Extending Over Considerable Period, She Says She Never Saw Him Before and Never Spoke to Him. She Said She Never Bought Arsenic in Her Life On the Stand She Was Somewhat Subdued but Posed Much Alter the Manner of Her Appearance on the First Day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24

many delicate complications certain to result from Mir. Chamberlains deter imitation to bring about a settlement of the French shore question as speedily as possible.
 Captain Barry will also organize the proposed naval reserve among the fish, ermen of Newfoundland.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
New Counterfeit Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-A new coun- terfeit s1 silver certificate has been dis
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-27
MONETARY CONFERENCE.
GoIdbugs See GIittering Times for
the Future.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 26--The m on.
etary convention today approved the re-
port OF the monetary reform commission
and adjourned. The resolution en- body.
ing this approval concluded thus: "Tbe
time has now come when the prospects,
for the establishment of the gold stand
ard upon firm and enduring pasis are
Frightening. People want note currency
which shall be as good as gold. This
movement proposes to bring about that
result We appeal to all pat riofic citizens
to unite with us in an earnest and deter
mined effort to secure from Congress
such legislation as will wisely but surely
eventuate in bringing about sound finan
cial methods, and in buildino up and es-
tablishing confidence, security and safety
In business transactions ana IN the own
ership and value of property.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-27
ROANOKE VA, THURSDAY. JANUARY o. 1898
A GREAT DRY DOCK
To be Built at Newport News by
Coils P. Huntington.

Newport News, Va, Jan. 26.-Mr.
Coils z. Huntington's special train,
which arrived here yesterday, WAC trans
ferred from the depot &c the shipyard at
o'clock this morning A reporter
boarded the magnate's private car stOne-
ato' and had an interesting chat with
this distinguished selt-made man while
plant, where 81, 100000 of his capital is
invested. MIR. Huntington was first
asked to state his intentions regarding
the proposition he had made to Secretary
of the Navy Long, Offering to build n dry
dock capable of receiving the largest ship
afioat and any likely to be built in years
to come. "You can say" replied Mr..
Huntington, "that will shortly build
the largest and best-equipped dry dock in
American waters-a basin, in which any
ship in the United States navy or engaged
in the merchant marine can he safely
locked and overhauled This dock will
be putt Mt one corner of the shipyard.
and not on the half mile of waterfront
property recently acquired. There is ur-
gent need of u dry dock in which the yes.
sells of the navy can be repaired at short
notice, and 1t is for such business that I
propose to build" "What about the
reported Armstrong deal, looking to the
purchase of the shipyard?" "Sir William
Armstrong never nad an option on the
plant. 1t is true, however, that did see
him and offered to sell him an interest in
the shipyard. This deal might have been
consummated but for few little sharp
traders, who sought to take part in the
transaction My reason for offering to
sell Lord Armstrong an interest in the
plant was to have an ordnance factory
established at Newport News and also to
extend the yard, though it is now one Of
the largest IN the world! Ioffered to sell
Lord Armstrong half of the stock, or If
he wished TO have tho controlling inter
est, 30 per cent of it. This say, YVES
in the interest of the yard. | would not
think of selling that much of the stock if
did not have 81 much other business to
engage my attention. cannot state nos
itively whether or not an ordnance fac
tory will be located here. have net
abandoned the idea, however"
Willis Mr.. Huntington declined to
make an encouraging statement in the
matter, the impression prevails that his
visit, In company with Vice President
Schowein, of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Com pany, bears some weight With re-
spect to the awarding of the contract fol
new passenger steamship for the Pa
ciGc Mail Steamship Com .ny.
The arrival of Mr.. Calvin b. Orcutt
from New York this morning gives
strength to the belief that Mr.. Hunting
ton has something cup his sleeve" The
party Will remain here two or three days.
In the meantime Mr.. Huntington will
eat, sleep and virtually live in hts private
cav at the shipyard
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-27
DEATH OF CAPT. MCMILLAN

Lexington, Va, Jan. CO. Captain
Charles Newton Mcmillan died at his res
idence, near Fancy Hill. this morning at
Il o'clock, aged 70 years. Captain Nc
MILAN wns an officer in the East India
Company employ. and also in the
Crimean war, and had received several
medals in recognition of his bravery. He
was born in Stirling, Scotland, and was
an instructor of artillery iii Richmond
during the late war In 1864 he came &c
this country and located at Riverside,
having come at the solicitation of Mr..
John Shields, of that place. He after
wards married Miss Mary Sloan Shields.
who survives him, with six children. He
purchased his present residence, "Sunny
side" some twenty-five years ago. and
has resided there s.nce He has drawn "A
retired army officers pay from England
since he located here. Captain Mcmillan
is the last survivor of his immediate fam
lily. When tie Bank of Scotland filled.
several years ago, he lost some So, 900 by
the failure. He was n lifetime Demo
crat, although he did not have IL vote, but.
never missed attending gathering and
was always prominent figure.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-27
SILVER IN THE SENATE.
The Resolution Offered by Mr..
Teller viii Pass.

Washington, Jan. 26.-The Senate's
session to-day was prolonged until z
O'Clock, the silver question being dis
cussed for more than six and half
hours. According to the agreement en-
acted last week the vote was to have been
taken tomorrow at 4 O'Clock on the pend
ing Teller resolution, declaring United
states bonds payable IN silver. 1t is prob
acle this agreement will be set aside. ami
final vote postponed until after the davis
session Friday. The desire to debate the
question is universai en- the Democratic
side.
The remarkable admission OF Senator
Berry, OF Arkansas, in yesterdays debate
that II silver should fall in value to %
cents on the dollar he would still think
,t the duty of the government TO nav it's
oolgatlons in this debased currency, NAV
serve to Keep some silver Republicans in
line Mt least in supporting some amend.
meuts to he presented on the Republican
side. The combination of Democrats.
Populists and Silver Republicans are de-
termlaed TO vote down all these amend
ments, but there will he II close vote ON
some of them. The resolutions proner
will he adopted, but Republican Senators
are hopeful of being able to cast a fuIl
vote i'll support of II declaration indosipo
the financial plank of the st. Lo, is plat.
III NJ III Ine ueoate To- day very inter
estlng feature WAS the fierce attack upon
the silverites by Senator Hoar Mr.. Ter
Ter was the chief object of satire.
During the debate the fact Hoped in
private conversation among the Senators
That the Pesident will make some impor-
tsnt financial declarations In his speech
In New York Tomorrow night 1t is I'M
derstood he will make renewed deolara
ton of his interest in international hi
metallsm. Mr.. Cages, like statements
in his Philadelphia speeah last night are
taken az IN expression, Of the desire of
the secretary to show the public that he
ana the president ara in accord on the
financial question.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-27
DEATH OF MAJOR STANDARD:
ne Served Throughout she Civil WARN
the Confederate Army.

Berryville, Va, Jan. 2s;-Th's commu-
nifty was grieved and surprised 10 learn
that Major John Beverly Stannard died
ut o'clock this morning. Major Stan
nard had been'in feeble health for some
time, but his early death vas not eS
pected. Major Stanuar,! was born in
FredericS Aburg, Va, In Septem ber 1890.
He WAS the only son of Caroline Chew
aud Col. John Is. STANDARD, OF the United
States army. He graduated ut William
and Mary College and entered the law
Office of his uncle, Judge Robert Stan
narl of the Virginia court of appeals.
Later, his health rendering it necessary
that he should lead n more active life, he
entered the profession of engineering and
became division engineer in the con-
struction of the Hudson River railroad.
After this wasflnished he was engineer in
charge on the old Orange and Alexau-
dria railroad, afterward the Virginia Mid
land. Major'Stannard served throughout
the civil WAR and was major OF engineers
in the Confederate army, engaged on the
notifications around Richmond. Alter
the warhe lived at Culpepe Court House.
where he married Miss Sue Mcdonald. "a
daughter OF Col. Angus Mcdonald. Of
Winchester. In 1890 he removed tu Ber-
ryvlle.