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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

II said, or meant to say. that oyar,,
case of infectious, and still more of con .
tagious disease, Is n deadly danger IN m.
business life of a community. Which d..
ponds as much as you do in this Village
on the summer settlers. half dozen
cases or dlphtneria or smallpox. would
cost you more heavily than YOU can
imagine.
Some of you recall. no doubt, that ter
rible epidemic Of diphtheria which fell
Should such a malady break out in sum
mer. it would be past belief ruinous, You
ought therefore to be able to instantly is
olate case OF contagious disease. You
cannot use your hospital for this purpose
n small cottage near by. and under its
control. Is the most economical means of
isolation: Every needless death in any
a wife and children. That Is a consider,
alton which is plain enough. and | do as.
sure you that you have had this expense
help would have saved the life. and the
consequent cost.
This township has intelligently appre.
ciated the matter of hospital. You have
helped to build 1t. Already some of you
have told me what an object lesson IL
was in its cleanliness. and its kindly an,
educated care of the sick. Ii is a costly
institution: 50 is every form of life in
surance. \ large part of the annual ex-
penditure is owing to the need TO have all
the year. trained nurses. for whether the
wards are full or half empty. you must
sun Keep THESE helpers. on nanu, ready.
| think that they will need your constant
aid and sympathy. Get them the best
nurses; that is in the end the best econ
omy.
See that your hospital does not become
a mere asylum. Take care that its char
ity is not misused. Watch its eXpendi
lures with care. Inside its walls they
must know how reasonably to save
money. Outside you must learn how to
give, and that the best of anything, in
wolves continual expenditure. This is our
hospital and yours. for already We. the
guests, have found it useful. apd
so | think have You. You ought TO feel
proud that this township has had the in
telligence and enterprise to secure for its
people 50 great blessing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
MIR. HOUGHTON'S REPLY.

Upon receiving the letter, Mr. Hough
ton addressed a reply to the game com
mission. as follows:
Hon. l.. T. Carleton,
Chairman Fish X Game Comm'rs,
Augusta. Me.
My Dear Sir:
| have the honor to acknowledge receipt
of Your official communication. under
date of Oct LIST. preferring charges against
the Bangor Il Aroostook Railroad Co. in
the matter of disregard of orders issued
by you with respect to game slaughter.
| have to say that | regret and for OBJ
Vious reasons, the Interference with your
devotional feast on Sunday last but if
you persist in having your beastly gam"
run up against our rules and regulations,
YOU must expect the damage to them and
10 your repose of mind to continue.
on behalf of the railroad company /
feel called upon to protest against such
interference. pending action of the Uni
ted States courts as to the constitution
ality of any law which interferes with
this CORPORATION. and we must be left u
ourselves and our employees Will be &C
countable only to US for any divergence
from our game rules and regulations.
copy of which it is my duty and pleasure
to herewith enclose.
There has been no lack Of attention. on
the part Of this company. to assurances
given you last year and it seems to me
that all essential points are covered III
our game rules and regulations. If. how
ever you think differently, we will con
slider suggestions as to the wording of the
instructions. so tndt no cndllSt Ill inc
spirit of them is comprehended
The responsibility for endangering our
property and the lives of our passengers
is more clearly admitted in the letter IL
which this replies than in any of your
previous letters. We question your right
TO turn your animals on to our premises
and we dispute your authority to inter
fere with our rules as common carriers
Your proposal to aid in patroing our
tracks. and the idea Of a patrol or
| "outrider'' is rejected. but no objection
will be made to occasional trips by one
of YOUR wardens, on stills. Just clear 81
our right of way: the intended dates OF
these trips to be made known To us three
days in advance. However. If it Will AID
| i'm facilitating your Sabbatn spirituality
in any degree YOU may have moose or
! two led on to our right of way occd-
sionally say each Sunday forenoon d.
| tween the hours of 3 and II.
Fair warning is given you however;
! that your livestock must be removed ana
| kept from our premises. We have mere
| tofore refrained from prosecuting your
| self and your associates, although az
! times we have fairly plowed throuSh
{ droves of animals with your brand, at tnt
| expense of train detention and the an
novance of passengers.
| If any of the remaining droves Deions
ing 10 YOU hereafter obstruct our tracks
| Won must bear the expense OF their eN
! termination.
| Geo. NJ. HOuGhton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14


OF
Of
Of in
in
il not ready to purchase
Respectfully
f.. c. LEIGHTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The training class for teachers in Bel
fast. has four pupils who are taking the
regular course and teaching five half days
per week in the public schools. The class
consists of Misses Hills. Barr. Monroe and
Sheldon. The course this term includes
methods of teaching, psychology and his
tory of education.
The Belfast teachers meetings have
been re organized into four grades and
meetings are to be arranged accordingly
1t is expected to have a series of lectures
on educational subjects here the coming
winter from some of the leading workers
in the State. including Miss Snow, Messrs
StetSOn, Richardson and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The summer home of Edward D. Elmer.
son at Boston. Mass. was the scene of
brilliant wedding Tuesday noon. when
first assistant engineer of the United
States revenue cutter Manning and Miss
Louise Ruth Emerson. the daughter of
Mr.. Edward ID. Emerson. were married.
the Good Shepherd of Clinton. officiated.
The bridesmaids We're Miss Dorothea
kotzschmar sister of the groom. and
Miss Eleanor Goldthwaite. college class
mate of the bride. The maid of honor
was Miss Florence Emerson and the best
man John Hawkins of Boston. The wed =
ding march was played by Mr.. Hermann
KotZschmar of Portland. father of the
groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Hermann Kotzsch-
mar, Jr.. win live in Brookline Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

We have an exceptionally attractive
line Of Wrappers, Petticoats, Dressing
derwear, Etc, Etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
Destroy previous Game Orders.

No. |. No engineers will be allowed 70
run down more than one moose or Two
deer in a single open season. 1t Is pre-
ferred by the management thar these
should be taken separately Under 10
circumstances will the killing or a moose
and deer at one clip be permitted: III late
in the open season any engineer mas tax :.
en- no deer he may. under arrangeHiiits
with section foreman that bucks shall De
sorted out. make smash at two. ran :
ing however. ito hit both on the scned
uiad run the train must not De
backed for a second trial, and neither
moose or deer may be killed by backing
trains into them, whether passe"Se''
freight or extras. =; ~,
No .. Great care should be used III the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
Silks

We have just purchased from a lead
ing silk house stock OF several pat
terms Of this seasons Fancy Silks. on
which we shall make the lowest price
ever known for this quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
THE REGULATIONS.

Tie rules and regulations governing
the taking of large game by engineers
referred to by Mr. Houghton in his letter
to the game officials, are the folloWihs'
BANGOR & AROOSTOOK +. r. co.
Rules and regulate governing the tax
ing of large game by engineers.
READ CAREFULLY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

TIE PREFERRED Accident Insurance Company has fid Claimants Hearty $s0OoOO0
In
Further par
State Agents. st, Porlan
w.
O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
Everyone who
THE Preferred

Is the a
has more of than Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
The Preferred 1ssts9 . Insurance g. Company
-DECEMB Err 81, 1885,

ASSETS.
cent, ,samo.oo
cent. H.n25o
cent. 100000
West Shore r. r. Bonds. II, 0S. 90
St. Louis Gold Bonds, .OOO.O0
Cash in Bank, la01A93
Cash in Offices, 6,6S7.S7
Interest due and accrued. S,562.01
Premiums in course Of c0llec-
ton. 74,6ll.62
eeG7 Ane n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
Fall Waists

The largest line we have ever shown
and comprises all new and desirable
patterns In SILK, Satin, Velvet, Cash
mere and Flannel Waists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
Dress Goods

The Seasons Latest Novelties. Gre
pOns, Gamers Hair, Libelines, Scotch
and English HOmespuns, -Venetians,
BrOadcloths, Grape Nero Prunella,
Etc, Etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

fine Jackets. Capes. Scarfs. Collarettes.
Muffs. Trimmings. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Upon receiving the letter, Mr.. Hough
ton addressed reply to the game com
mission. as follows:
Hon. l.. T. Carleton,
Chairman Fish x Game Comm'rs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
Army Orders.

Lieut.. b. F. Duval. assistant surgeon, has
been ordered TO duty the hospital ship
Missouri at Brooklyn. n. Y.
Lieut3. Z. T. Collins Sth Infantry and
Andrew Noses eth Artillery. have been
appointed board to fix the responsibility
Tor shortage of quartermaster's property
for which Lieut.. Henry T. Snyder, 1st
Cavalry, is accountable.
Acting Assistant Surgeon j. S. HILL at
Allegheny City. Pa, has been assigned to
duty at San Francisco.
Lieut.. Col. ESbert- y. Savage 18th Infan-
try. has been placed the retired list on
his own application, after over thirty years
service.
Acting Assistant Surgeon j. j. Reilly has
been relieved from the transport Logan and
ordered TO the hospital ship Missouri.
First Se-ssant B. F. Sharp. Company F,
9th Infantry. and Chief Musician Herman
Trutner. 18th Infantry, both of whom are
In the Philippines have been placed on the
retired list.
Lieut.. Isaac Newell. 22d Infantry. has
been ordered 10 recruiting duty at Dayton
Ohio.
First Lieut.. Lomax s. Anderson assistant
surgeon. 18th Volunteer Infantry having
rendered his resignation has been lonora bly,
discharged.
Second Lieuts. L. W. Cass. T. F. Peck and
w b. Aiken. recently appointed, have been
assigned % the 37th Infantry. and will ac-
company recruits from Columbus barracks
Ohio, TO Manila. P. |.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
FOR ASSAULTING AN OFFICER.
Elsie Butler in Court to Face the
Charge.

Elsie Butler, colored. residing near 12Sh
and r streets northwest. was this afternoon
tried before Judge Taylor on the charge of
! assaulting officer John T. Norris and with
disorderly assembly.
Officers Tompkins and Norris testified
that Butler was acting in a disorderly
manner near his home Sunday evening, and
| that they arrested him. whereupon, they
claimed. he assaulted Norris.
Butler said he was standing the street
not far from the Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church the evening mentioned talking
with friend named Charles Chase. He
was approached by the officers, one of
whom ordered him to remove a lemonade
stand IL the street not far away. Butler
replied that he could not do SO, as the
stand was not his
Continuing his testimony. Butler said:
when l told the officers the stand was
not mine Officer Norris grabbed me by the
collar very roughly and asked ME why 1
wanted to lie to them. l asked the officer
to take his hand out of my collar and told
him l would walk along with him. Instead
of doing this he tried to hit me with his
billy. l tried to explain, but he would not
let me. and although l endeavored to pre-
vent him, he struck me several times in
the face with his club
Several witnesses for the defense gave
similar testimony. One of these, Robert
Carter. remarked that Officer Norris
"yanked'' Butler across the street.
Prosecutor Sinclair insisted upon being
shown how the policeman did the 'yank-
ing The witness understood that a prac-
teal demonstration desired and made
a rush for the prosecutor and was appar-
entity about to give him a severe shaking.
Mr.. Sinclair prepared to defend himself and
caused the witness to retreat.
Mr.. Thos. L. Jones, counsel for the de-
PENDANT, made a lengthy argument, in
which he asked for the acquittal of Butler.
| because, as he alleged, the trouble was
caused by the conduct of Officer Norris.
The attorney said the arrest of Butler
| was illegal, and had he killed the officer
who made it he would not have been
guilty of murder.
| Judge Taylor reminded Mr.. Jones that he
was advancing dangerous doctrine, and
| further said:
While l deprecate every uncalled-for as
Sault by an officer on defenSeleSS prison.
er. and while would rebuke any one who
did so, yet cannot agree with counsel that
Butler had a right to judge whether or not
his arrest was legal or Illegal
The court dismissed the charge of assault
and fined Butler So for disorderly conduct
The fine was paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
"WE'RE SOLDIERS. NOT BABIES"
Soldier In the Philippines Scores
the Anti-Exp ansiOn lists.

special dispatch from the Globe-Demo-
crat from Kokomo, Ind, says: Elmer
Schooley, a private In Minnesota regiment
in the Philippines. scores the anti-imperial-
lists in letter to friend in this city
Writing from Meycauayan, Luzon. under
date of June %, he says: Our Gov. Lind
and few more of his kind, aided by home
associations, have been making fools Of
themselves by demanding our return. They
have injured the good record of the regi-
ment and advertised us 'weak-kneed'
out all over the states. This is not relished
by us, and from the sentiment heard on all
sides the governor and his crowd will hear
from us at the next election.
when we come home we want to come
like soldiers, and not like whimpering
homesick babies.
Those wildcat stories sent home about
our killing innocent people and burying
them alive, etc. are in line with the usual
yellow Journal yarns. 1t seems hardly
necessary for me to say they are lies, but
such stories an insult to the good sense
and judgment of the American soldier.
Our government may have made some
mistake here, but Edward Atkinson ct al
would show better patriotism by helping to
establish peace instead of crticising the adj
ministration and trying to incite the troops
to mutiny. Aguina.-o is a reseurceful ad-
venturer, and learns American methods of
warfare very rapidly. He is treacherous
INSCRIPTIONS, venaL disreputable, wholly
unfit for leadership of a people DESTROYS of
government. The Filipinos can never
govern themselves as long the tribal en-
mites exist. They are at war among them
selves all the time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

Secretary Root has not made a single
change III his corps of assistants, military
or civil. and there are no indications that
ne intends to do anything of the kind. Mr..
Victor l. Mason, who was private secre-
tary TO Secretary Alser. and Mr.. Squires.
who was his confidential stenographer have
been retained by Secretary Root and will
undoubtedly continue to serve him in a
similar capacity.
They are both good men, and on account
OF their knowledge and experience in mil
ltary anairs and the business of the War
Department Will be of great service to the
new head of the department. Mr.. Mason
In particular. is young man of tact and
ability. and is especially expert in receiv-
tns visitors and handling the enormous
mail of the Secretary's office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
DESTlTUTtON IN PHOEBUS
Quarantine Restrictions Have Caused Suffer
ing in Virginia City.
Citizens of Territory Exposed to Yell
low Fever Are Trying to
Resume Business.


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, August 15.-The fear OF
the yellow fever having disappeared, the
citizens of the infected territory are en-
deavoring to straighten out the chaotic
business conditions prevailing on the penin-
sula a result of the scare.
While this city has not yet been called
upon to succor the destitute in Phoebus,
such a call is expected, for there is great
suffering there.
The inhabitants of the town are c1amoring
for the raising of the quarantine between
Phoebus and Hampton, and it was reported
here at an early hour this morning that DR..
Vanderslice, who is assisting the United
States marine hospital surgeons in making
q house-to-house inspection in Phoebus, had
been mobbed. This rumor has been quail
flied by the statement that the crowd con-
gregated in response to a fire alarm. and 1t
is denied that any attempt was made to
mob the doctor
Conditions at the Soldiers Home, to
which the scourge has been absolutely con-
fined. are improving daily. The surgeons
in charge are called upon many times each
day for statements concerning alleged new
cases. Investigation skaters all these sem
sational rumors So long time has
elapsed since the appearance of a single
new case, and many of the fever pa
tients are conralescent. that the authorities
consider the fever to be over, and the ex-
perts are being relieved from duty at the
home as rapidly possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
AN APOLOGY WAS GIVEN
Invasion Of the American Legation in
Haiti.
Minister Powell Reports In Detail the
Circumstances - The Incident
Regarded as Closed.

The State Department has received sew
eral dispatches from the United States
minister in Haiti, Mr.. Powell, detailing
quite fully the circumstances of the recent
attempted arrest within the United States
legation and of the political agitation which
has existed of late in that country. He
states that owing to the unsettled and
rather depressed financial conditions pre-
vailins, the political opponents of the gov
eminent have become active and have held
a number of meetings to express their
discomfort.
This has led to number of arrests on
suspicion, although 1t does not appear that
any arrests were upon regular charge of
reasonable acts. The arrests were quite
numerous, and in one of Mr. Powelrs dis
patches a week later he states that there
were sixty nine persons in Jail, a number
having been discharged. He distinctly
states that the government authorities
have adopted no summary means, and that
none of those arrested on suspicion has
been shot
Concerning the affair in the United States
legation, Mr.. Powell explains the circuIn-
stances quite fully. 1t appears that the low
er floor of the minister's residence is used
for the consular office, and it was here that
the incident occurred. Du Vivier, local
newspaper writer who seems to have been
directing his energies against the govern
ment among those suspected of trea-
sonable motives. He was followed by a
body of soldiers Having entered the hall
way of the building the soldiers followed
him and attempted to place him under ar
rest.
Minister Powell appeared on the scene
about this time, and protested against this
invasion of the United States establishment
by the military forces of Haiti. During the
excitement Du Vivier had been removed to
the side walk. The minister Of foreign at
fairs, Mr. Saint Victor, CHANGED to be pass
ing, as Du Vivier was brought out.
Mr.. Powell at once appealed to the cab
met official, who, after ascertaining the
facts of the situation rebuked the soldiers
and babe them release the prisoner.
Du Flvier then returned to the protection
which had been accorded him. and MI.
Saint Victor speedily followed his personal
rebuke to the soldiers by a note to Mr..
Powell, expressing sincere regret for the
occurrence
This was regarded as most ample repara-
ton, and as the Haitien government made
no further effort to secure Du Vivier the
incident appeared to be closed.
A week later. when Mr.. Powell supple
mented his first report he made no mention
of Du Vivier's status or of any further
move by the Haitien government to secure
him, so that it is inferred that the last has
been heard of the affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
washfu.tou Stock Exchange.

sales-regular eail.12 o'clock m:-Columbia Rail-
road IS, 200 at 115. $1,000 at lis. Washington
500 at 1885. After call-w ashington Gas, at S.
Capital Traction, 100 at 9i1.. 40 at 94k
6s LOG bid Water Stock currency Is. 1O7 bid.
Fund currency 8 s5s; 1ls,a bid.
indebt, l. lf7z bid as!ropoiitan Rar"ad cert:
hid coiSmbn Railroad "a mort hH ST. bid
l15k asked. CITY and Suburban Raiirsad s. II
Ha os Cas- a @ s bid bid
United States Electric Light deb, imp IS, 1i6h
Telephone IS. 1os bid American Security and
ist g.. 10 bid Sia washingfon Market Company
imp Is. ile bid; washington Market company
10s bid American Graphophone deb. IS 100 bid.
Anac .,, and nc Potomac 9s ln2la BID , Xxx
Farmers and Mechanics. 200 bid. Second. 100
tai. 1ai bid West End 100 bid Traders, lis
bid. Lincoln 125 asked.
Safe Deposit and Trust, 1s5 bid. I4s asked Wash
ineton Loan and Trust lG 60 bid 1tn asked An,eri-
Insurance stocks,-Firemen's ss bid. Franklin.
nj nno ssSea 4
Title Insurance steeks~ Columbia Title. So bid.
Railroad Stocks-Capitai Tractien Company,
s4N bid e5 asked. City and Suburban. as hid. $S
Gas and Electric Light staets.@ W a Cas-
90 bid, 56la asked. Georgetown Gas. SO hid. 65
Telephone Stosks.-Caesapeake and Potomac. 70
bid 78ia asked. pennsylvania. 42N bid
2e4S bid EOS asked LAnsfon Monosype, tx bid,
Is asked American Graphophone. 1874 bid 1874
:: sss saa IS d o .si.
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat, ltD bid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
A CHARITY CONGRESS,


Year.
The State Departn ent has received a note
from Ambassador Cambon, dated Washing
ton, July 10. 1899. to the effect that an in
ternaiional congress of public assistance
and private beneficence is to meet in Paris
from July 30 to August 5, 1900. The French
government is to be officially represented
and foreign governments are requested to
send delegates to the congress. A circular
issued by the promoters has the following
extracts from the general regulations of
the congress:
The questions discussed during the ses-
sions of the congress will be the subject of
printed reports, which will be distributed to
members at least fifteen days before the
opening meeting. So far as possible each
question will be treated by French writer's
foreign writers and general writers. These
writer's will be chosen by the commission of
organization Other questions relating to
public assistance and private beneficence
may be submitted for discussion. Authors
are reQuestet to send papers to the general
secretary three months before the opening
of the congress.
The congress comprises four sections: %
childhood; CD the sick, the infirm, the in
curables, the aged: CO the able-bodied DOOR
other relief than that of assistance by fur
ntShinS work. general questions; a works
of assistance by furnishing work Other
subjects to be considered are: The working
and efficacy of relief at the home: compro-
mise between public and private assistance;
treatment and education of children in re-
form schools, schools of correction &C. ;
character of works of relief by furnishing
work; should these not be considered works
of private beEef1cence? assistance to indi-
gent consumptives measures of relief
whatever the medical treatment may bel.
The language of the congress will be
French. Only members are permitted to
submit communications. to be present at the
sessions. or take part in the discussions
The fee for membership is 20 francs $3.50
1t is to be devoted to payment of the pub
lication of the lectures. &c, delivered in the
congress.
The adhesion of all persons interested in
relief work. public or private is requested.