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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-08-24

The DEMO- opo-F usiocrats of Stew
ems county have apparently fused
themselves out of existence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
A TERRIBLE STATE.
Gen. Davis Gives Description
Of Pinar Del Rio Province.
Treasury Empty, Half Citizens Killed
or Starved, Country Ravaged.
issues Proclamation Assuring Inhabitants Of
Security Of Lives ard Properly.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The terrible
state of affairs existing in the western
province of Cuba in shown in this re-
port to the war department from Gen
Davis, dated Pinar del Rio, Dec. IA:
Arrived here, last night. troops
comfortably encamped; have all re-
quired supplies; have been received
With greatest enthusiasm and rejoic-
ing. Civil governor left province When
Sponish troops retired. The Alcade
called, rendered his services. A small
Cuban force is in town as police: good
order prevails everywher.
Shall raise flag, tomorrow, in pres
ence of troops and citizens. Treasury
empty and only means of replenishing
it is a system of taxation almost 10
verge on confiscation. No custom
houses in this province. Country of
great fertility and beauty, but ravaged
almost to destruction, assured by res
ponsible citizens and foreigners that
onehaf of the former population has
been killed or starved to death. Col
Seyburn with two battalions at Guam
ajay. He is ordered to occupy Mariel
with a detachment No sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
AFTER MANAGER SNOWMAN.
Deputy Sheriff Searching for Skowhegan':
Polo Manager Who Has Skipf ed.

Skowhegan, Me-, Dec. 1...-(Special).
Deputy Sheriff Knox of Fairfield, is
searching for Oscar w. Snowman.
manager of the Skowhegan polo team
of the Central Maine League. who, it
is alleged, has skipped with $40 belong
ing to the team and leaving several un-
paid bills behind. He left in a team
late this afternoon. ito take the train
at Pishon's Ferry, but failed to make
connections and it is thought he is in
Waterville where the police are search
ing for him.
The polo team has not been a paying
investment here. There are five play
ers here without any money To reach
their homes in Massachusetts. This
action is not expected To effect the Cen
trail Maine League. as the Gardiner
and Waterville teams are expected to
finish The season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
ASKS AN INJUNCTION.
Franklin. Somerset & Kennebec Railway Fail
to Pay $4,000 Damages at Little Blue.

Pennington, Me-, Dec. ia bill Of
complaint was forwarded to Justice
Savage of the supreme bench, this
morning, asking for a hearing in
chambers in Auburn against the
Franklin, Somerset & Kennebec Rail-
way. The action is brought by the
proprietor of the Abbott family school
at Little Blue in default of a guaran-
tee deposit of $4,000 which the railway
was ordered to furnish for land dam
age claimed by the Little Blue school.
Order was made by the court of county
commissioners, a month ago. The bill
of complaint asks for preliminary and
permanent injunction against the rail-
road and prays for a hearing before
the last of December, the time when
the charter of the Franklin. Somerset
& Kennebec Railroad owuld expire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
LEAVE FOR HOME.
American Peace Commissions
ers Depart from Paris.
Large Number Of Americans Cheer
Them at Railroad Station.
AgonciiIo Lodges Strongly Worded Protest
With the Commissioners.

Paris. Dec. 1.-THE United States
ambassador, Gen. Horace Porter, and
the other officials of the United States
embassy. representative of the for
eign office, and the members of the
American colony of this city, babe
farewell to the American peace COM
missioners at the railroad station. this
evening. as they started on their home
yard journey. A special saloon car
had been perovided by the railroad
company for the use of the members
of the commission. The friends OF the
departing commissioners gave three
cheers and waved their hats and hand
kerchiefs as the train started.
1t is learned that Agoncillo, the rep
resentative of Aguinaldo, the Filipino
leader, has lodged strongly worded
protest with the commission, which
thus becomes a part of the record 1t
begins with saying: 1.-THE very noble
and gallant general Aguinaldo, presi-
dent of the Philippine republic had
honored him with 'thepost of official
representative to the very honorable
President Of the United States.
Agoncillo then reviews the case at
length, saying that at the time of i'm
ploring the armed cooperation OF
Aguinaldo and the other Philippine
chiefs, both the commander of the
Petrol, Capt. Wood, in Hong Kong, be-
fore the declaration of war; and the
American consuls-general. Pratt in
Singapore, Wildman at Hong Kong.
and Williams at Cavite. acting as the
international agents of the great
American nation at moment OF great
anxiety, offered to recognize the inde-
pendence of the Filipino nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
DISAPPOINTED RIOS.
Doesn't Like the American Peace Commission.
ers or Their Actions at Paris.

London. Dec. 1.-THE Paris cOrrespon-
dent of the Times telegnphs, this morn
ing, long interview with the president
of the Spanish peace commission, Senior
Montero Rios, in the course of which he
represents the Spanish commissioner as
complaining that the Americans have
acted as vainquers parvenus, who do not
yet know misfortune or defeat" Sennes
Montero Rios remarked that when, .At4
on, they ALSO have suffered reverses, 49,
will be lessinfexfb!e to those who han
suffered defeat 80
The Spanish. Commissioners gonfended
that the Philippines are still ph6e nquefcd
and that their conquest would 116e be ae-
him, however, appears to nave BEEN
.'America's attempt to deprive Spain OF
her honor by refusing to arbitrate regard
ing the Maine" He asserted confidently
that the Spanish government was in no
danger from Carlism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
55th CONGRESS.
International Bank Bill De-
feated in the House.
After Considerable Debate Vote Stood
Ayes, 1903; Noes, 1913.
House Votes TO Extend Customs aad Internal
Revenue Laws to Hawaii.

Washington, Dec. l6.-The bill to in
corporate the International American
bank was buried under an overwhelnl-
ing adverse majority in the House, TO-
day. The debate upon the measure
which opened, yesterday. was conclud-
ed, today at 5 O'Clock. Mr.. Dngley
the floor leader of the majority. ma lie
an argument in support. The other
speakers, today, We're Mr.. Hill of Con-
nectieut, in its support and Messrs
Bell, Pop, Colorado, SuIzer. Dem,
New York, Maxwell, Pop, Nebraska,
Maddox DEM, Georgia, and Swanson,
Dem, Virginia, in opposition. The
vote by which the bill was defeated
stood 103 ayes to 14S noes
The bill to extend the customs and
revenue laws of the United States
over the Hawaii islands, was passed
without opposition. The bill, Mr.
Dingley explained, carried with it the
civil service laws relating to appoint
ments in the custom and revenues SER
vice in Hawaii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
Weather Conditions and General Forecast,

Washington, Dec. 16.-The Temporal
ture has risen from the Rocky Noun
tains 10 the Atlantic coast. Light rain
has fallen in the south Atlantic states
"A storm of considerable intensity is
developing in Manitoba and a second
storm appears to be developing in the
west Gulf.
The pressure remains about normally
high in the Plateau region and is also
high off Nova Scotia. Light rains may
be expected in The south Atlantic states
increasing cloudiness and hight rain in
the Lake regions and middle Atlantic
states and generally fair elsewhere 1t
is probable that the storm in Manito-
ba will move eastward and high north
westerly winds in it's rear will cause a
sharp fall in temperature in eastern
Manitoba and North and South Dakota
and by Saturday night in Minnesota
and Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
THE HOUSEHOLD oUTFITTERs,
HOOPER, s0Y & LEIGHTON.
OUR SPECIAL METHODS OF WIN
WING AND RETAINING PATRONS.

OUR SPECIAL. METHODS OF WIN
MING AND RETAINING PATRONS.
We carry everything needed to furnish
house, hall. church, or Office. We make
our store pleasant and attractive. We
can do this because it is that kind of
store. and the stock we buy completes
the attraction We feel that if our stock
and store equals or surpasses those OF
larger cities. our Maine people will be
glad to trade at home Our great in
crease of business since opening the new
store proves that to be trre, happily for
all concerned.
We absolutely guarantee each and ev-
cry article sold by us to be as repre-
ented and the price paid, and we
goods don't suit And what we agree,
we surely do. Ask anyone who knows,
and it's easy ~ find such ones.
We want all visitors in Portland to use
our store as their headquarters when
down town.
We've reception room, ladies' toilet
rooms; We'll 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. Longfellows Home and Preble
House.
Rce sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
Ex-senator Brice's Funeral.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE funeral SER
vices OF ex-senator Calvin Stewart
Brice Will be held, at noon tomorrow.
in thet Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
church. The body will be taken to
Lima, Ohio. for interment Among
messages Of coincidence received by the
family. today. We're kilograms frva1
President Mckinley, Secretaries Ha
and Aiger Senator Hanna md CD
bushnell of Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
THE SAME LIBERTY.
Catholics in Cuba and Philippines Will Be
Protected by United States.

London, Dec. 1.-THE Rome correspon-
dent OF the Daily Chronicle says: IN re-
Spouse to the Vatican's inquiry on the
subject. President Mckinley has sent an
assurance that the Catholics in Cuba and
the Philippines will enjoy the same ample
liberty as the Catholics in America.
THE Washington government has also
promised the Pope that measures will be
taken to prevent provisional governments
despoiing converts or Selling ecclesiaSti-
cal property. The Pope has sent ais
warnest thanks to President Mckinley"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
SUIT AGAINs! NEWCASTLE.
Nobleboro Hotel Man Thrown from Carrjaae
and Claims $1,000 Damage.

Newcastle. Me-, Dec. 16.-(Special).-
William York Of Nobleboro,- proprietor
of York's Hotel, was thrown from his
team on the Pond road in Newcastle
few days ago and severely injured.
He has served notice on the municipal
officesr of Newcastle that he claims
damages in the sum of $1,000, the acct
dent having been caused. he alleges.
by a defective highway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
FOR VIOLATION OF LIQUOR LAW.
lanes Fdirbrcther of ST. Adams Arrested in
PittsIieid, Friday Afternoon.

P!ttsticld, Ne, Dec. 16.--(SpeciaD. Al
legged violat ton of the internal revenue
law by selling liquor, was the cause for
the arrest of James Fairbrother of ST.
Aibans, by Deputy Sheriff B. q. Norton,
this afternoon. Farbrother is an Old
offender and several times has been ar
rested for pocket selling and other VIOLA
lions Of the liquor law. He will be car
r;cd to Bangor, where he will be given a
bearing before the United States commits
sioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
Han!ey Captured.

Haiiowen. Me-, Dec. 16.-tSpeciaD.-
James Hanley, who was released from
the Insane asylum, Friday, to be taken
to Lewiston escaped from his keeper
and aiighted from the train at Halo
well ard remained on Water street for
an hour or more. City Marshal Church
received word in regard to Hanley
and upon finding him turned him over
TO the hospital authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
| (jRS
of all kinds for the
|Io|iida avs.

Including Fur Jackets and Capes.
plain and fancy Collarettes. Muffs,
Neck Scarfs. Children's Furs. Ladies'
and Gents Fur Caps and Gloves. also
Fur Riding Hoods for ladies.
H. G. BARKER, Furrier.
Corner Store. Gardiner, Me.
tues, thurs&sat,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Dee. 16.-Forecast for
Saturday, for New England and East
ern New York: Increasing cloudness:
warmer; light to fresh southerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
FAIR. WARME En-.

Boston. Dec. 16.-Local forecast for
Saturday: Fair weather, warmer;
southwest winds; probably fair, Sun
day ana continued warm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17

Continued On page 81
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-17
TIE PIHANCE CoMNITrEE
Meets Tonight 10 Arrange for River I'm
provement RIeetiug Fnnds.

Meets Tonight to Arrange for River lime
provsment Meeting Fands.
This evening at o'clock, at the
chamber of commerce, t.t,e will be a
meeting of the finance committee, to
which has been allotted the task of rals-
ing the funds to defray the expenses at
tending the holding Of the coming an
nual convention of the Ohio Valley Inn
provement Association.
Colonel Norris Horlheimer, the chair
man OF the finance committee, last night
sent a circular letter to the members of
the committee, asking them to lend en-
enlargement to the coming convention
by their presence and assistance at to-
nights meeting. Speaking Of the mat
ter last night, Colonel Horkhelmer said:
1.-THE river improvement convention Is
a project to which feel should give
my utmost endeavors, and hOpe the
other members OF the finance committee
to spare-in less than month the meet
ing Is TO be held-and It is necessary to
outline our plans, ascertain how much
money IS needed, appoint -commlt-
tees to cover the various districts Of the
city, and then a long pull and a strong
pull and our work will be accomplished.
To ascertain the amount OF money need
ed, desire the presence tonight of as
many members OF the executive COM
mIttee as can attend, and also the pres
ence Of the chnirmen Of the entertaln-
ment and invitation committees
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-17

The cessation Of the war between this
country and Spain will not-result in the
dIsbanding Of the local auxiliary of the
Red Cross, as has been supposed by
few who were mot conversant with the
objects and principles of the organiza-
ton, which is a permanent one and not
temporary
While the society can be Of service to
sick, wounded or needy soldiers 1t will
continue in its noble work, Auxiliary
n, Of this city, will continue to follow
out the plans outlined and be governed
by the national organization of which
1t is part. The regular weekly busi-
ness meeting occurs this morning at the
Hearne Tabernacle, and large attend
ance Is desired.
Speaking Of the auxiliary last night,
It's president, Mrs. w. F. Butler, said:
"Next Saturday we will ship another
box of supplies 10 the headquarters, in
New York, making four boxes we have
sent since the auxiliary was formed.
We will keep this work up until we re-
celve orders to stop. The ending Of the
war, however, will not deter US from
succoring those in need. Should a big
railway wreck occur near here, or dis
astrous food rendering many families
homeless, or large fire some night, the
Red Cross society will be found giving
aid and relief to the afflicted. Our aux
ilIary has become a fixture in Wheel
inRn
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-17
a arcoRKLE 1NTERv1Ew.
The Ex-Governor Has Had Political
PInA Dream. Il Seems.

The Ex-Governor Has Had Political
Pipe Dream, It Seems.
Ex-Governor MaccOrkle. General
"BiT' st. Clair and other Charleston
lights were in Cincinnati on Monday.
To Commercial Tribune man the ex-
governor said:
II don't know whether we can plead
guilty to being distinguished party Of
West VIrglnians as you have charac-
lied US" said Governor MacCorkle.
But you can find mighty clever gentle
men in the names on the register and
halllng from the Mountain State. We
are here to consult with the railroad
officials with View to arrangements for
the shipment OF our coal to the eastern
markets especially. and incidentally to
the markets OF the west But there are
arrangements in that direction at pres
ent and we have 60 much coal, and OF
a quality so excellent, that the eastern
people are beginning to realize Its many
sided qualities. and we have to see to
an outlet In that direction as well as in
this
$50 far as the state OF West Virginia
is concerned It is prospecting. We are
not OF the fast set, you know, but be-
lieve in well-establIshed and sound
principles in our mountains. The result
OF that policy is that West Virginia is
certain to take a very front rank In the
community Of states. She has no pub
lie debt, her officials nre all devoted to
the public good, we are not eXtravRgant
in our public expenditures, and the bal
ance is kept on the right side, to the
great comfort of the taxpayers. The
mineral and timber wealth uf West Vlr-
glnla cannot be overestimated. Con-
slant progress IL being made In the d.
rection Of developing her resources, and
as n state she leaves very little to be
desired. Her people, however, have felt
the pressure OF the times in common
with the people of the great west lying
beyond the Allegheny mountains. do
not wish to prophesy, but II the times
do not improve as the promise has been
there is not the least doubt that West
Virginia viii vote the entire Democratic
ticket this fall and next. The war may
play some part in keeping the Republic
cans In line, but am inclined to doubt
It. look for a Democratic majority in
West Virginia. The wish may be father
to the thought, but think not"
II don't know whit Governor Mac
Corkle has told you OF the object of our
VISIT" said Mr.. st. Clair. "but We are
really here for the purpose of ascer-
tanning whether with the single gold
standard and protective tariffs prosper
ity can be found in this neIGhborhood.
That is the real object of our visit. but
coming down to the details perhaps
Governor MncCorkle's information is
the better way of putting It. OF the POI
lltIcal situation In West Virginia, can
only say It is and will be Democratic
this fall and the next campaign will be
no exception"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-17

Special Dispatch to tho 1ntelliEencer.

Special Dispatch to tho IntelligenceF.
WEST VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
CAMP MEETING GROUNDS, CLAY,
w. Va, August 16,-Blshop ]. H. Vim
cent, the father OF the Chautauqua
idea, was prevented from filling his
engagement ct Asbury Heights. BY the
high water on the c., c. & s. railroad,
but he delivered his famous lecture,
"Tom and His Teacher" in Charleston.
to fine audience, for the benefit Of
AsburV c. L. S. c.
Judge Hiram siblcy, OF Marietta, o..
delivered several very interesting and
Instructive lectures. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Slbley.
Rev. Dr. Banes, OF Cincinnati, Ohio,
gave entire satisfaction in his series Of
lectures.
former fine reputation as a musical
leader.
Rev. A. B. Rlker has labored very
hard TO make the Chnutauqua a sue
cess and the programme has thus far
been sufficient for almost any assembly.
He leaves In few days for his new
home al Mt. Union, o.
Rev. c. 3. Graham, OF Wheeling, has
had charge OF the programme for few
days and the numbers have been kept
fiiII
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-17
IHE RAILROADS.

The fight between the railroads and
the ticket brokers ct Cincinnati ended
Yesterday in favor of the former. Re-
Gently on ordnance was passed, charg-
ing the ticket brokers license OF $50
and compelling them to give bond OF
1000 each, which would be forfeited to
the city in the event of the ticket bro
Eers selling ticket that was not oil
light. The law has been tested in var
joug ways and pending the agitation
and litigation It has not been in effect:
YegterdaV II was decided to be valid
and the corporation counsel ordered u
enforced. II is OF special Importance az
this time, owing to the large numoeF OF
eTcnrSion tickets that will be used for
fbe national encampment OF the g. A.
n. that IS 10 be held in Cincinnati three
weeks hence.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-17

OIL CITY-Rlver foot inches and
stationary. Weather cloudy and warm
WARREN-River inches. Weather
clear aud warm.
GREENSBoRo-Riv feet inches
and FILLING. Weather fair and warm.
Adam Jacobs and Florence Belle down
wednesday; Woodward and Nellie
BRowNsvILLE-Rlver G feet 4
Inches and falling,
MoRGANTOwN-R River 8 feet Q
inches and falling. Weather clear and
warm.
PITTSBURGH-River feet and fall
lnE Mt the dam. Clear and pleasant,
STEUBENVILLE-River feet s
inches and falling. Weather clear and
warm. Passed up-QueGn City and
Charles Brown. Passed down-Adolle
KanAwhn and Rescue.
PARKERSBURG-River 10 feet @
inches and falling. Weather cloudy;
mercury 81. Passed down: Virginia,
Due down: Kanawha. Passed down and
up: Avalon. Passed up: Barnsdall, En-
terprlse. Tornado, Little Kanawha Is
falling
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-17
ne.trnetIre Flrc III Rn..I..

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. l6.-A great
flre at Mini Novgorod, capltni of the
government OF the same name, nenr the
confluence Of the okH with the Volga,
about $50 miles northeast OF Moscow,
has destroyed number of factories and
eighty houses. Forty persons have been
injured, and damage to the amount Of
million and half roublc8 has been
done,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-17
r1psr A1,AsYA LOCOMOTIVE.

The hrst locomotive to turn wheels IN
Alaska pulled out OF skasuay on
i1Sded with rails. At that time seven
S1IIes Of the road bed had been graded
aud over ave miles Of track laid. Fife
teen hundred men are Mt work In heavy
rock cutting at the summit. Two tun-
neIs and much rock work VIII be neces-
GaFy before tho summit is crossed. II
n expected that the track Will reach
{he summit OF the pass BY September
n The road Is narrow gauge and IS be-
ing built by the White Pass & Yukon
railway Company. According TO latest
ACCOUNTS the company wos arranging
9or a. extensive celebration in tho ma
tufe Of an excursion of several hundred
peopla over tho road on August 10 as
faF ~ the track was completed.