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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22
Law Court Decision.

This rescript has been received from
| the law court in a York county case:
George w. Hilton VS.. Phoenix Insur-
ance Co. Rescript by Savage, ].
This is an action upon an insurance
policy. The house insured and burned
was unoccupied at the time the policy
was issued and remained SO ever after.
II was described in the policy as ."occu-
by the same policy was described, as ',oc-
cupied by the assured as "a residence
The court is. satisfied by an ,examina-
ton of the evidence that the fact of non
agent who issued the policy. Held, that
by force of the statute. r. s., chap. A.,
section 50, the agents knowledge must be
deemed to be the knowledge of the de-
PENDANT. and that all misconceptions
known to the agent must be regarded as
waived by the defepdant; and hat the
representations respecting. occupancy
The house being unoccupied at the time
the policy was issued, and that fact be-
ing known to the agent. the policy was
valid.
The defendant in acknowledging the re-
ceipt of the proof of loss made no obJec-
ton to it for want of form or omission
of certificate of magistrate, but did OBJ
ject on other grounds. Held, that there
was sufficient evidence of a waiver of in
formalities or omissions in the proof of
loss.
The plaintiff can neither read nor write.
There was a misstatement as to occu-
pancy in his proof of loss which the
plaintiff claims was, the mistake of the
scrivener who prepared the proof. We
do not think 1T is shown that the mis-
statement was intentionally made by the
plaintiff
The plaintiff in his proof greatly over
estimated the amount of his loss. To
knowingly and intentionally overeStimate
loss, either in items or amount. in
sworn proof of loss, is false swearing and
a fraudulent, and bars a recovery. but ii
msst atement honestly made, or mis-
take of judgment or memory differs from
one which is knowingly and intentionally
false The plaintiff apparently proceeded
upon the theory that he was entitled to
have money enough to replace the burned
buildings, and this was the measure of
his loss. This was error, but not so I'M
common an error as to justify the court
in saying that the mere fact that the
owner has committed such an error IS
sufficient evidence of intentional false
swearing.
The true measure of damages is not
what it would cost to replace burned
buildings with new ones. burt it is the
value of the buildings themselves, as they
stood upon the land just before the fire
Governed by this principle. ii is the
opinion of the court that the plaintiff
should be allowed to recover $500 for the
| loss of his buildings. He should also re-
cover $50 for his hay which was burned.
| Judgment for the plaintiff for eight
hundred and sixty dollars ($S60. and m
| terest from Aug. II, 1893
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22
A Valuable Work.

| NO newspaper office would be conn
plete without the American Newspanar
Directory, published by George P.
Rcwell & Co., of New York. ! 1t has
peen the constant aim of this enter
pflslng firm. in the preparation of the
directory, to bring 1t at all times up
10 date, and make it indispensable to
puollshers and advertisers. Every year
it mas come with new and valuable
features, and 1898 is no exception to
the rule. Not only has the book great
value IN dts accurate information
touching newspapers and their circula-
tons, but it possesses also the advan-
tages of a good gazetteer, giving the
size, population and leading charac-
teristics of every town large enough to
support newspaper.
The American Newspaper Directory
was first issued in 1869 by Mr.. George
p. Rowell, who is still its publisher.
1t was the first systematic attempt
WHICH was ever maze TO collect and
publish in form for ready reference,
information concerning the circula-
tons of newspapers. 1t was dome on a
plan somewhat similar to that pursued
by mercantile agencies for reporting
business credits. and has been carried
forward with painstaking care through
all the succeeding years down te the
present time. The great value of Mr..
RowelFs directory has been its ahso-
lutte fairness and impartiality. It's
great aim has beens truth and ac-
culaey, and few volumes of its char
acter have ever been so successful II
attaining both.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22

Merrill Bros. have cause to he proud
of their success. Only being in bust
ness few months and doing the bust
ness of a long established grocery
house. If you seek the secret of this
success may be look into their store
will give some clue to it. A few
weeks dealings with them might be
better. They have the Christmas
goods usual for a grocery store AMI
one secret is. they aim to keep the
best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22

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OUR MEDICAL BOOK. and nst tvs, %
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self. Send for it today-or eaii Va
when in Boston.
Endorsements from Boston iaPcE''
The Old Hallock Medical Institute has
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22

f. 3. Woods new ad gives pretty
rood idea of the character of the stock
in this model, though small, Halloween
furniture store and also of the charac-
ter of the proprietor. There is a GER
tain snap and directness about 1t that
speakE volumes to those VINO read be-
tweed the lines. All is, the days for
Christmas buying are few, and in or
der to inspect this choice stock OF
specialties no time should be lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22
A Sentence in Verse.

A judge of a doWn-river municipal
court had occasion to send to Jail a
man for misdemeanor. The man was
not exactly content with his lot. and
wrote pleading letter to the judge to
be let out, promising to leave the
county and go into the woods to work
The judge Immediately forwarded the
letter to Sheriff McFadden with the
following Endorsement:
..If this be So
Then let him go
Among the whispering pines;
If he turns back
Upon his track,
He'll land where now he whines
JUDGE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22
SUPERIOR COURT.
December Term. Hon. 0. G. Mali presid.
ing.

W. s. CHoATE, Clerk.
GEO. w. HEsELTON. County ATTORNEY.
A. L. McFADDEN, Sheriff.
r. A. SMALL. Stenographer.
Augusta, Dec. q.
State VS.. Ed. Jennis. County at
,orney for State, Williamson & Bur-
ielsh for defendant. This is an indiet-
ment for maintaining liquor hui
sance in Augusta, near the Soldiers
Home.
.fhe case was nearly concluded~when
court adjourned at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22
Do You Intend Buying
CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
THEN WHY NOT SELECT IT
Where
THE STOCK FRESH AND NEW
Where
BARGAINS OFFERED DAILY = as ea
where you can secure Presents
USEFUL. ORNAMENTAL. AND rSD1spENsAn1E
Where
Honest DeulSng,
Truthful Representation.
Ind LOlc Prices Prev1iZ.

We have large and them
LIBRARY Dining Bedroom
LADIES Desks Sdeooards
laoes Reed Work Baskets
large and line
Music Racks
The will you. a&sxxS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22

r,a Haskell-Lincoln Company has
had much to say during an w.
80. about novelties. funs, ceii'ho'1
49, 80 !, INIT. when you commence
- think of "a Christmas dinner p'ea
- not leave them out Of your caeu'A
uara is q store to be fei'ie4i''
sa.aa on all such occasions. Wha' -
~ s,npose they occupy three ID
80. ,n,ess it be to keep nm seoe'
snout everything the world suppH - :
n make glad the heart of mani ~ ~ = :.
l''aA enumerate, consult your ap'
us s.,ts and call for anything u Us
anas. Fishermen. butchers iaI'leis
manufacturers. etc. etc., q
their call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22
GOV. SMITH RESIGNS.
Family Prevails Upon Him to Leave the Sol
diers' Home Governorship.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 21.-The res
ignation of Andrew ]. Smith, governor
of the Soldiers Home at Santa Monica,
has been accepted, to take effect
March 81, 1899. Gov. Smith gives US
his reason for resigning that two at
tempts to take his life have been
made. one at Levensworth, Kan, and
the other more recently at Santa Mon
lea. His family. he says. have pre-
vailed upon him to retire to private
life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22

.,her Of the teachers who nave
= ..andinr the meetings OF the
- Dada eoeical Society, returned
to their homes on '"e
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-22

DR.. BulIs Cough syrup will cure
Group and whooping cough. No danger
to the child when this wonderful medicine
is used In time. Mothers. always keep a
bottle ON hand. - -;
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-16

\ WASHINGTON dispatch of last
Saturday says: The patriotic citi-
zens who have volunteered their
services to the country in the event
Of war with Spain through com
munications TO the president or the
war department, are likely to be
disappointed. An order will be is
sued from the war department, prob
ably Monday stating that preference
will be given to members of the ma
tional guard and state militia
Should any troups be needed outside
the regular army, the trained mem
bers of the national guard will be
first mustered into service. This
would give 1000 soldiers familiar
with their duties. The commanders
Of state troops will be notified to'in-
form each member of the guard
that he is at liberty to withdraw if
he SO desires, in order that his place
may be taken by man who is pre-
pared to go into regular service
The department officials do mot,
Judging by reports so far received,
anticipate any considerable drop
ping out of members of the guards
on this account.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-16
Coy. liogg's Children.
From the Kansas City Tunes

EX-Gov. llogg of Texas. said W
j. Glasgow of Fort Riley, possessed
u strength of character inherent in
few men and did more for the LorC
Star state than any man who ever
filled the gubernatorial chair, with
the one exception Of Gen Sam Hous.
ton Necessarily, being blessed with
the possession of such Il pronounced
porcinc name, many jokes, good, bad
aud indifferent. were constantly
launched at him by friend and Zoe.
aud just TO show the world at large
that he was not at all ashamed of his
name when his first child was born.
a daughter, be delved into the
classics and christened her Ina
Hogg. This created some little
comment and several years passed
by, when the news was finally an
nounccd that another daughter had
come to gladden. the home of the at
that time, chief executive of the
state. And again the father had
recourse to Homer, Herodotus or Soc
rates, and the second daughter was
caristened Eura Hogg. Friends
Joked, fellow statesmen smoked and
the local press ran display heads.
but when, IN course of time, little
son arrived and the governor, as
he is popularity known, promptly
named him Moore Hogg, nobody
had anything further to say and
the victory remained with the eX-
governor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-16
ston and Shields; NAYS, none.

ston and Shields; nays, none.
On motion the bill of Harvey
! Selden to the amount of one dollar
for cutting ditch on Baraga road
was rejected Yeas, Edgerton
Frencttc, Johnston and Shields
nays, none. Trudeau did not vote
On motion Trustee Shields was
chosen president pro TEN Of the
council for the ensuing year. Yeas
Edgerton, Frenette, Johnston anG
Trudeau; nays, none. Shields die
not vote.
The president appointed the com
mites for the ensuing year as fol
| lows:
Finance-Trustees Edgerton, Turner ant
Shields.
Water Works and Electric Light Johnston
Shields ana Frcnrttc.
Streets and Brdges-Frenctte, Edgert, 1
aud Johnston.
Fire Shields. Trudeau and Frenette.
Health-Turuer Johnston aud Shields.
bylaws aud Ordinances Trudeau, John
ston and Turner.
The president appointed Charles
Smith as marshal for the ensuing
year, which appointment was con
lirmed by the following vote: Yeas,
Edgerton, Frenette, Johnston
Shields and Turner; nays, none.
The president appointed Thomas
Deschalne as street commissioner
for the ensuing year, which appoint
ment was confirmed by the follow
ing vote: Yeas. Edgerton, Frenctte,
Johnston Shields and Trulnuu
nays, none.
On motion Philip r. McKcrnan
was appointed village attorney for
the ensuing year. Yeas, Edgcrton,
Frenettc, Johnston, Shields and
Trudeau; nays none
On motion De- James G.. Turner
was appointed health officer for the
ensuing year. Yeas, Edgerton,
FrencTeA Johnston, Shields and
Trudeau2nays, none.
On motion Charles Smith and
Allen Johnston were appointed fire
wardens for the ensuing year at a
salary Of $l.75 per day for actual
service. Yeas, Edgerton, Frenette,
Johnston, Shields and Trudeau;
nays, none
On motion John r. Thomas was
appointed cemetery commissioners
for the term of two years. Yeas,
Edgcrton, Frenette, Johnston
Shields and Trudeau; nays, none.
On motion John ID. Rowland was
appointed cemetery commissioner
for The term Of three years. Yeas,
Edgerton, Frenettc, Johnston,
Shields and Trudeau; nays, none.
On motion George G. Jackman be
paid at the rate of 80 per anuum
for printing the official council pro-
ceedings in TIE L'ANsE SENTINEL
for the ensuing wear Yeas, Edger-
ton, Frenettc, Johnston, Shields and
Irudcau; nays, none.
On motion the bonds OF persons
wishing to engage in the retail
liquor business was fixed at the sum
OF ~, 600 with two sureti.,s for each
applicant.
On motion the meeting adjourned
until $50 O'Clock p. m, Friday,
April %, 1893
MARTIN VoETsCH. Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-16
Council Proceedings.

At an adjourned meeting oI
the common council Of the village
of l. 'Anse, held in the coun.
fcil chamber, Tuesday evening,
April 18th, A. ID. 1898, there
were present: President Blanken.
horn and Trustees Edgcrton,
Frencttc, Johnston, Shields, Tru.
deau and Clerk Voctsch. Absent,
Trustee Turner.
The. street committee recommend
Ell that the following bills be al
lowed, which on motion were al.
lowed:
Thos smith. = day cutting ditch on Bar
hgH rhtu..s ...........H ~
Guy selden. y day cutting ditch ON Bar
aga ROAD ......... .'........ -. ........... M
Yeas, Edgcrton, Frcnette, John
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-16

The SENTINEL Office is headquar-
tiers for everything in the job
printing line.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-10
Mckinley ON TRIAL.


Cincinnati. s.Ohio. November
Especial interest is taken il
the election in Ohio, because
of the public atteranees thai
the presidents native State
should show a strong fndorse-
Hrnt of the administration 81
This time by returning congress
men. This is what is known
as the "oF year. The domi
nant party has heretofore fosI
IN Ohio at the congressional
elections following a presden
tial election, and if the repnb-
Ticans hold their own on
Tuesday il will be marked
exception To the rule
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-10

9ssx y. AosE
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-10
a MURDER AVENGED.
Negro RiddIed with Bullets
and His Body Given to
the Flames.

Jacksonville. Fla. November
Williams. a negro.
under arrest for the murder of
Miss Elina Ogden at Welborn,
Fla. on Friday. made a con-
fession last night, duplicating
two other negroes. Buck James
and Monroe F. Leggitt. At II
O'Clock last night the constable
and his guards were overpow.
erred by crowd of incensed
citizens and Williams was
taken from their custody, rid
died with bullets and a fire
built upon his body. James
and Leggitt are now under
arrest, but it is likely that will
60 the way of Williams tonight.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-10
ROosEVELT's PROSPECTS

New York, Novembpr g.
Congressman LrmueI E QuigR,
chairman of the TepabiicaR
county COMMITTEES, said tonight
that be believed Roosevelt
would have 10000 plurality Ia
the State and.t that he would get
1t above the Harlem river.
II am inclined TO think. y
continued Mr.. Quigg, shat
Greater New York will break
aBent eVeu. We are going TO
get q big vote down the east
sid+.~
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-10
REPLY WILL BE BRIEF.
Americans Viii Insis, on
RICH. Of Conquest.

New York November g.
The Post has thu following flom
Pari-: Tue Spanish refuse the
American Interpretation of the
prososol and refer to the for
,ie'h page Of the: memorandum
to prove from history that
Spain. is Capable. of handling
the Philippians populations.
Il is expected Iba, the Amer
ican reply will be brief. insisl.
ing on The rig hI Of Elective cor
qnesI.
The Spanish wilT1npxt insist
on discussing tue c-ssiouss--as q
sale, not as an indemnify
Germany is prepared 10 Offer
100000. 900. Aflrrward there
will be 6ght over The indem
nifty.
Senior Sagasta will remain il
power while the negotiation.
last There is.ssno reason :sstc
Prosong hegoiialioRs, but nc
rapture is proba BILE.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-10
JOE JEFFERSON'S
CONDITION

New York, November g.
Joseph JEFFERSON was to have
appeared in rip Vn Wrinkle
at the Fifty avenue theater to
morrow night bnt consuIla-
ton of physicians forbade him
10 leave kis room for at least a
week. IEr has chronic throat
trouble, which. when a ma" is
y years cid, and when it is
aggravated by a severe cold, is
dangerous.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-10
Pw sale.

offer for sale my building
knownas Parker Row, for $4,000 U.
; currency. Tie Luilaing
brick aud has afroaiage of one hal
Ink e. lveiish gree, Address
1eax y. A0s5.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-10
OF LITTLE BENEFIT.

The average weight of the
BRAIN Is greeser in China than
N any European country, ex-
Cepting Scot land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-21
POLICY OF THE FILIPINOS.
Desire Either To BE an American Colony
or Republic.


London, June 21.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of The Daily Mail says:
united States Consul Wildman has re-
ceived no intimation from his govern
ment with regard TO the future of the
Philippines. General Aguinaldo desires
that the Islands become an American
colony. He declares that IL he cannot
be connected with the United States he
will insist upon a republic b ing formed.
If any other country than the United
States wishes to secure control Of the
Philippines that country will have to
fight for it. The insurgents under
Aguinaldo now have 1880 rifles and
eight field pieces"
The Hong Kong correspondent of The
Times telegraphing Monday says: The
impression is gaining ground here that
encouraged by tiNiT successes heinsur-
gents in the Philippines will become in
tolerant of American control. Aguinal-
dos force. however, is faithfully keep
ing its pledges to Admiral Dewey. and
the Filipino policy-whichI am creGibly
informed is favorably received in Wash
ington-is to he Independent in all in.
ternai affairs urder American prctec-
tion until the country is powerful enough
like Japan. to shape its own destiRies
The Filipinos are apprehenSive lest
German intrigues may interfere Will
| the control Of the islands. Should Cap
| tain General Augusti resist Admira
| Dewey is expected to lombard Manila
| a week from now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-21
THIRTY.FOUR TO FIFTEEN.
Is About the Way the senate Stands in Fa-
yOr of Annexation.

Washington. June 21-Discussion by
the senate Of the question OF Hawaiian
annexation was begun yesterday IN
open session. At the very opening OF
the question the opponents of anneXa-
ton quite Unexpectedly scored point
by preventing a yea and nay vote on
taking up the resolutions. The vote
would show how the senate stood. The
resolutions were taken UP by unani-
nous consent, but later Frye demanded
the yeas ard nays on taking them up.
White instantly made the point of order
that a yea and nay vote could not be
had on a dead issue-that the resolu-
tions were already before the senate by
unanimous consent. The point was sus-
tanned.
But in the afternoon White afforded
the friends of annexation the spportuni-
ty they had been awaiting. He moved
to adjourn and Davis demaned the yeas
and nays. The motion, the vote upon
which was a test of strength between
| the friends and opponents of arneXa-
| ton. was defeated decisively-44 to 10
| The friends of annexation are lettingits
| enemies do all the talking. Morrill, and
| Bacon were the speakers yesterday
both in opposition.
| The house passed the general de-
ficiency bill. carrying 100000. Th'
bill occasioned little debate and passed
practically as reported to the hous'
from the committee on appropriations
The remainder Of the day was given t
District of Columbia business.