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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
PUT BACK lnTO PORT.
ierrlble Experience O; the Steamer Lake Me.
gantic off Queer SHOWN.

q Queenstown, Dec. 51.--The British
steamer Lake Mcgantic. Capt Taylor
rom rom liverpool, Dee. y. and Queenstown.
Dec ". for st. John. returned to Queens
town harbor. yesterday tsunday) morn
ing, after terrible experience in tho
gale. She left Queenstown. Wednesday
IITyihS me Canadian mails, IS saloon
aIiu second cabin passengers and about
oVp Slcera@c passengers. principally lor-
eiEnerS with many Jews among them.
Sne had reached a point about 800 mites
west; lhufSdlE night. when she oncoun-
tered Il mcrciless gale. Behaving splcn-
dldly, she would have got through had
not the steering gear become BADLY dam
aged, placing her in a dangerous posi-
ton. The crew worked bravely and rigg..l
gear and The vessel was again brought
under control. Unfortunately the hard
hear also became damaged The deck
hands had an awful time.
The gale lasted - hours and an i'm
inenSe sea broke over the vessel, sma sl-
ing the BOBBY hatch and flooding her be
tween decks, where the StCeragc paSSen-
gers were located. 1t also washed away
greater portion of the fittings and cid
considerable deck damage. Three lite
boats were smashed. Some of the crew
were seriously injured and one seaman
was killed on deck. When the storm mod
Grated Capt. Taylor decided to return Il
Queenstown.
1t was difficult work 10 steer the BIG
ship but she managed to anchor here
without assistance. Her officers and III II
were exhausted. To cvcrybody'S sur
PRISE the Beaver Co directed capt. Tay-
Tor to take the Lake Megantic to Liver
pool and she proceeded, this evening
with all her passengers ana mails TO tc
transferred to the Lake Superior, which
VIII leave the Mcrscy, Tuesday.
The company ordered a tug to accom-
many her, but none was available here
Tugs will be sent from Liverpool To mcaI
her. Tnere wiIi be considerable anxiety
as to her safety in her present disable
condition, especially as the weather ha-
again broken into "A high northwest gale
1t was impossible to interview any 81
the Lake MeCautics people and the com
pany's agents are reticcnt, but it is un-
derStood that there were Understandable
scenes among the passengers, who are
said to have howled in despair for hours
expecting that the steamer would founder
at any moment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
A CLEAN SWEEP
Seems 10 &c in Progress in Dis!ric. Attorney
Phiioins Office.

New York. Dec. 3o.-Asst. Dist. Atty.
Mcintyre resigned, Saturday, and Chat les
T. lie BaTbier has been appointed as irSt
assistant district attorney in his stead.
Mr.. lie Barber has been an assistant dis
trict attorney for some time past.
Dist. Atty PhilbinS first act, in Kidding
himself of useless lumber in the shape Of
special policemen has met with the APP
proVal OF the lawyers about the criminal
courts.
Nicholas BrinleY is sent back to active
work at the Elizabeth street police sta
ton James Taggdrt, another special pp-
liceman. was also disposed of. as was
Hcrnard Connolly. another attachc of the
place.
Col Gardiner visited Mr.. Philbin, sat
urday morning, To talk over the sweeping
changes in tile staff that will DC made by
the new incumbent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
THE FOREIGNERS PLEASED
At Emphatic Tone OF Note and Inten: 10 Allow
No Notifications.

Pellin, Saturday. Dec. 29.-The foreign
communities in Pekin are greatly salts
fled at the decided tone of the collective
note and the assertion that the powers
are determind to entertain no proposal
for the modifica tion of their demands 1t
is understood that Lii Hung Chang SEN
Il memorial to the throne couched in very
strong terms urging complete compliance.
The Germans killed 80 Chinese troops
near Man Chcng. 10 miles northwest OF
Pao Ting Flu. They had no casualties.
Among the natives feeling of great
mistrust is being caused apparently by
the hiGh-handed action of the Germans.
as the Chinese suspect them of an inten-
ton to force a serious engagement with
the Chinese troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
STRIKE CALLED OFF.
Scranton Street Car Strikers Wisely Decide to
Compromise.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 31-At 12.i5
o'clock this morning, the street car
strike which was inaugurated Il week
ago, was called off. President Clark,
General Manager Sullivan and Direct
ors John and Timothy Burke of the
Street Car Co, came to the strikers
hall after the vote to compromise was
passed, and were received with tumult-
uous cheers. Three hundred and TWEEN
ty men we're affected. During all the
time not more than half dozen cars
were moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
CHINA ACCEPTS
Continued from page ~

Chang to negotiate and to ask for
suspension of hostilities"
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang,
according to another dispatch to the
Hav2S agency, say that Emperor
Ewang Su has expressed a desire that
the court should return to Pekin 1T the
end of February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
TUE BEST PLASTER.

A piece of flannel dampeneu ,o,,nd ;
f.;,amber!ain's Pain Balm anu D
- the affected parts is SUPERIOR 70 ins
nIaster. When troubled win ia.,.e
bacI, or pains in the side or ches.' s he
II n trial and you are certain 10 r ne
,,,ora than pleased with the promp' re-
iiaf which it affords. Pain baiin a .ia.
n w. rheumatism. One appllca,lu"
..;,,os relief. For sale by John Cous".
s =; - waite. St. and J. c. Houleh.'n
lin, i" 1ta,ists A.W,F.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
THE DANISH ANTILLES.
,yni,ed States oilers S3,2i0.0OO--' Sold
Will Be TO Us.

CopcnhaGen. Denmark, Dec S'; gu
1-nitod states minister, Mr. L. ,, n ,,''' :,
son. has informed the DlhIn EF - na o a
l tnan rn c; c9 tor the Danish Antilles
and will not give more ,,,rt tbo :
In Danish official circles the r@Pot. The the
Germany is negotiating TO puicii '''o
Danish Antilles is denied; ..ai1 b,
III the islands are 70 be soih. saw Vii i
be the United states aiiu no o''i0'
an will ne sold or none.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Active measures are being taken to
ha,e Lewiston represented in the New
TIlngland Base Bali League, the coming
Ensf several prominent business men
orn interested in the matter; and It IS
~ that an association with abundant
Sidte;ai hacking can easily be found. 1t
lill s,i,s n he the unanimous wish that A.
seem, nn. me manager of the Lewiston polo
t. ."o NJ shall be selected as The manager
Of the base ball i92m atbc roT Maine e Gt
ppaoresetted III the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
MRS. NATION DEFIANT.
DccIarcs tina! She Will Continue Dcmoi'sh'ng
Saloon Furniture.

Wichita. Kan. Dec. ao1 MN ca Who
Nauoh. 49, and destroyed valuable
br2EG NH in n Wichita saloon has refused
BAH secured by her S Win n She
ssR sat as Of is' her T"' and he y 7
cha g1Gracicaiy abandoned its efforts 10 IL
s mas her release Mrs Nation says She IL
s She is released from mpTlspniig n other
S niIl Iemolish saloon furniture ~ o'''N'
r-a,coS cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

The subject of Rev. Mr.. Palmers
sermon at the Methodist church, Sun
day morning, was: 'The Passing of
the Old Century. The sermon was
most interesting one. Mr.. Palmer dwelt
largely on the changes which have
been wrought in the century which is
just passing. and of the improvements
seen in the religious as well as the in
duStrial world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
ANOTHER ABDUCTION CASE.
Boy Of Dollar Bay, Mich. Stolen Citizens
Hunting Tor The Abductor.

Houghton, Mich. Dec. 31.-Thc 5-yetr-
old son Of Mrs. Raymond Therty of ID j.
lar Bay. has been kidnapped evidently in
the hope OF securing ransom. 1T is be
licvcd the boy was taken by we'll
known character in the Copper region
and the sheriff with a large posse OF m
dignant citizens is securing the country,
hoping to catch him before he gets he
yond the state line. 1t is thought he is
heading for Canada
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
THE !NDEMN;TIES.
Will Not Be Considered Until Negotiations
Have Gone Further.

St Petersburg. Dec. 30.-Thcre have
been no negotiations regarding the arbi-
tratiOn of China indemnitics between the
| rnited States and Russia which first pro-
posed arbitration, and the raising OF this
question. the correspondent Of The ASso
ciatcd Press understands. will not he re-
Ear,ied as timely until the negotiations in
pckin have proceeded further. 1t is be-
licved, however. that Russia is still in
clined to support the arbitration pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

There Will be a meeting of the
SkoWhcgan Grange and an installation
of officers, for the ensuing year. next
Wednesday evening. Thursday even
ing The plays who Is Who?" and
Precious Pickle will be given in
Grange hall by some of the members
OF the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

The Skowhegan Chapter, Order Of
Red Men, will hold its third meet
ing, tonight. in odd Fellows hall.
Thursday evening, Jan. 5. the degree
team from the order in Madison will
come down and confer the necessary
degrees and ceremonies upon the
members of the new chapter here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

All singers interested in reorganiz-
ing the choral society are to meet at
the residence of Mrs. Z. G. Dunton on
Madison avenue, this evening, at
50 o'clock. Much interest has been
manifested in this reorganization and
Z good number have pledged to join.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Mrs. Sadie Brown Lovejoy entertain
cd her Sunday School class at her
home in Benton. Friday evening.
Games were played. and refreshments
served, and a very pleasant evening
passed by all. The following were the
members present: Katie Cole. Ida Bell,
Annie Donahue, Christine Wing, Berl
Lower, Lillian Lasselle and Edna Tot
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

The Woman's Club is to hold &
twentieth century meeting in the IL
brary parlors, this evening, at T.3(
o'clock. Each member may invite onc
guest, either lady or gentleman. Re
freshments will be served in box soci-
able form, each lady bringing a box
for herself and friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
THEORY OF SUICIDE
Gains Ground in Case Of W. H. Smythe. Sho!
at indianapolis.

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 30--Wiliam II.
Smythe. secretary of the Grand Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons. who claims
to have been shot by a Blonde woman.
Thursday. is still improving. and there
is now little doubt of his recovery. The
theory that Mr.. Smythe attempted sui
eide is generally held by the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
A MEMORIAL SERVICE
In Honor Of the La,e Gov. Eoco.. TO Be Ar
ranged.

Boston Dec. 30-The pre- liminary steps
toward "a public memorial service in Nom
Org of cX-Ciov. Roger WOIcott Will be ar
ranged at a meeting to be held at the Old
South church, at 1870 +. Nj, Jan. g. The
invitation to this meeting is signed BY
Gov. Crane, Chief Justice Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Bishop Vim. Lawrence and Col
lnrtor eCnrge IL LYMAN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
BUSY TROOPS.
CONTINUED from page ~

that at that time the cncroac hmcnts of
,ne natives were worse than they had
been az any time during the year previ-
Gus. AS one instance of their ferocity he
a detachment Of our 24th, numbering y
men, and captured 16 of them. One Of
them was found terribly mutilated show
alive"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Charles w. Marston, former prnci-
pal of the Skowhegan High school and
who now holds a position as sub
master III the High school at New
Britain, Conn. is passing his vacation
with Z. \. MarSton and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Miss Susie Ward, who has been en-
ployed as bookkeeper at the Office of
the Sentinel at Watervile, has severed
her connection with that firm, and will
enter Kiest's Business College at Wa
terville, where she will take a course in
bookkeeping and stenography.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. w. II. Gannett, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Clifford
few days, returned to her home in
Augusta, Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
Hiram Hitchcock Dead.

New york Dec. @omHir2 the f Tiffh Ave
the last dt SI die died at the hotel, this morn
lIiS ,,i a. The deceased was born III oiaie-
aonf n H., Aug. u, IS5--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

There will be a stated and annual
meeting OF Watcrvil!e Lodge. No. 80.
F. and 4. NJ. ut 80 o'clock Monday
evening, Dec. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Miss Edith Kelley, who has been the
guest of friends in the city for a few
days. returned to her home in Lewis
ton, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Miss Lulu Amcs OF Coburn's force Of
teachers, who has been spending two
weeks in Boston, returned. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

DR.. NJ. W. Mathcr of Cambridge,
Mass. is the guest of DR.. and Mrs. j.
w. Black.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Miss Annie Pepper, who has been
spending the holidays at her home in
this city, returned TO New Hampshire,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Mrs. Albert Cole left. Saturday, for
Bath, where she will visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Albert Bickford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Haverlock Lodge, *. of p. will work
the second degree and elect officers at
the meeting. Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

The doctors of the town report sew
cral cases of old fashioned itch in this
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Doane of Brewer.
are the guests of their daughter, Mrs.
Homer Clarke, Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

WI, l. IN have a workinGmen
New YORK orr = New Years eve. Edwin
M Sandhe has promised to write RI eoc na ISa
Ma I'm W. nocm appropriate to Inc ocO''''''''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
WATERVILLE.

John Friel was in Portland on bust
1ess, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

L. s. Pcrcival, who has been spending
a few days in the city, returned to
Boston, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Mrs. Newton Coan of Canton. and Miss
Mary GriCrson of Auburn, are the guests
of Mrs. L. Y. Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

DR.. r. L. Hardy of Vassalboro. was
among the city's business callers. Satur-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

There will be New Years dance in
Thayer hall, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
FAIRFIELD.

John Stevens of Portland, is visiting
at @. A. McFadden's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

DIR. J. w. Stewart was in Canaan on
professional business, Saturday.
The silver star., 1900-08-31
chinese Miners IN u,ar.

Mr.. Nabeshima of the Japanese le-
CATION, who is close observer Of Chi
nese tactics In the war between China
and Japan, says that the reported loss
Of 1900 at the battle Of Pietsang is
probably an overestimate. or else
shows that the Chinese have adopted
the methods they employed during the
war with Japan Of using underground
mines. The Japanese found these Chi
nesc mines one of the dangerous meth
DDS OF destruction. as they were SO un-
usual and SO adroitly concealed. At
one time the explosion of such mine
In a free country supposed to be free
from the enemy caused widespread de-
struction. As winter advanced. how
ever. the snow on the ground permit
ted the Japanese scouts to trace the
footprints Of Chinese parties sent oui
to lay mines. and they were carefully
avoided. At present there Is no such
means Of detecting the mines. They
are characteristic Of Chinese love OF
gunpowder and fireworks. although
much more deadly than any other mil
itary contrivance used In that country
The silver star., 1900-08-31
u,aldersee..s W,fe.

Countess Won Waldersee. the wife
Of the famous German field marshal
whom the emperor will probably send
to China as commander In chief Of the
forces there), Is an American princess
not by marriage but In her own right.
She Is one Of the most successful
women Of America who have married
abroad. Her nrst husband was Prince
Frederick Of Schleswig-Holstein. To
marry her on terms Of equality the
prince sacrificed his title and royal
rights. Then the emperor Of Austria
made him Prince OF Noer and his wife
Princess Of Noer. The princess was
Miss Reade Of New York. daughter of
Wholesale grocer. Her husband was
The silver star., 1900-08-31
simple Rulss fsr Proaouncing Chinsss
Names.

Names.
Chinese names are not dimcult to
pronounce n few simple rules are re-
membered. A always about a. . In
far; always approximately ~ e In
they; very like In machine or pin;
and always as the u Of rule. Every
syllable has an independent value. and
should be given that value In pronun-
citation. These three rules will secure
us correct q pronunciation Of Chinese
names as can be secured without oral
instruction.
For example. under the first rule. one
would say tah-K0o for Taku, not take
you. a. one may frequently hear the
word pronounced: lee-lo0ng- -chahng for
Ii Hung Chang. not lIe-hung. chang;
pehkin for Pekin, not peek-in; shahn-
hah-ee for Shanghai, not shang-hlgh; (;
tsoong-l -yahmen and 10 on. Under
the second rule Ticn-1'sin Ii pro.
nounced teeyen.tsin. Yunnan.fu Ii
y00nahn-fo0, not ynan-fyu. In like
manner all the. words arc pronounced
with syllable iistinctness and with uni
form vowel sound. Under the third
rule. the province name Sxechuan IL
sounded not sekuan, but nearly ~ xeh.
choo-ahn, touching the choo very light.
~: Liau.t0ng peninsula II oo-tong.-
Chicago Times Herald.
The silver star., 1900-08-31
rHE DOUGLAS sHok.


The best advertised and consequent
~ the best known shoe in the world
today Is undoubtedly made by the W.
L. Douglas Shoe Co., of Brockton.
Mass. The one idea of this company
has always been to sell q shoe for
$3.50 which equals in every way the IS
shoes of any other concern. They are
able to do this on account Of there be-
ing no middle mans profit, - the
goods are sold direct from the factory
to the wearer. In so OF the principal
cities Of the sountry they have their
own retail stores. The goods are made
In all sizes and widths. and few shoes
equal them for style and durability.
The factory at Brockton employs
over LOO hands. and all labor trou-
bles are settled by the state board of
arbitration. Nothing but union labor
10 employed, and pay about the best
average wages Of any shoe workers in
the United States. The factory pay
roll amounts to ST ,435 per week. This
company makes shoes for men only,
and It is their proud boast that over
one million men wear them.-Denvsf
(Colo.) Post.
The silver star., 1900-08-31

Its great temple. upon whose library
DIR. Hilprecht has just come, was CO.
eval with the beginning Of Chaldean
history. This temple was sacred to
Bel, the god Of which the Bel, more
generally known. was later modii-
cation. The date of the founding of
this old temple Is now conceded to be
1000 b. c.. or earlier by 5000 years
than the time fixed as the beginning
Of the world. according to the biblical
translators of Genesis. But long before
the building Of this temple civilization
ruled In Babylon. According to Pro-
fessor Sayee. "fOr the beginning of
BabylOnian writing We will have to
search among the relics Of centuries
that lie far behind the foundation OF
the Temple OF Nippur."
The silver star., 1900-08-31

tan doubt. Innocence is no shield
With 100000 and the methods of
Campbellism against you. The recti-
fude Of ones past life counts for
nausht. They say Taylor Is guilty
because he was at his office. and that
] am guilty because l was away from
mine. have never had, and I now
have no apology to make for being
true to the trust imposed upon me by
majority Of the voters of this state.
History will draw its dark lines
around those who have outraged me
and disgraced the judiciary and black
ened the history Of the state
The silver star., 1900-08-31
EAs MerA Work Cure.

Dr.. Pye-Smith. In an address before
the British Medical association. pre-
scribed hard work ~ . remedy for
many Ills. He declared that regular
and steady work Is the best cure for
q thousand nervous aiiments. and that
this ID true II shown BY the fact that
The hard working people are not those
WHO are affected by these ills. He de-
clared that nervous prostration. worry.
ana brain .snsioh arc too often syn
onyms for the effect Of gambling and
drink. There can b no question that
hard work 10 healthy, for Il y those
whe work hardest that live longess'
ana ths lasy die young. one advan-
taes Of Dr.. Pye-smith's presefiption
3 that II II easily followed 80 sAat
~ remedy u cheaD.
The silver star., 1900-08-31
i en-
Years
Pain

~ nm . school fosoAbor.
have sufforod aaony
sssoSllsly for ton ysass.
MY nervous eyofons
sNoo . Wy-eolks Z ossfHos,od
vvftA pakn IN my eAnao and
Aao almost ovory M
knows. Ikbad EaNkon ks,oaf-
ns0sst from q ssssspsAbos. 0f
RAbyof0lane who NavO mo
10 s.oARoE
"One speokalIsf said NO
sss0dHoAno o0uAd lbolp me,
! must submit 10 IN
0possaffon.
~ wrote to Mrs. Pink.
ham, stating my case, and
s,o0olved . prompt s-euply.
: took Lydia e. PAnAkhbaspsts
Vegetable 0oss1p0uss1 apd
kollovNod the advice HIvos
mo and now Z suffer. no
Bs0ro. n any one oaros
10 know moro about my
0aeoI Z will 0k5oorfuIIy
ans Wer au letters. -
MISS EDNA ELLIS. HI0.
Nln800sl, Ohio.
The silver star., 1900-08-31
Po.vers UIIrifes q LsfSsr,

Potvers ek,riSes q ksSSsr,
The sentence Of life imprisonment
knging over Caleb Powers, who was
Snvicted of completely in the murder
! william Goebel, does not seem to
eigh heavily upon the prisoners
birits. He has hope of release
om confinement or a mitigation Of
is sentence through new trial or
, appeal to the higher courts ON =
krit Of error.
Powers still maintains that he is
Innocent of the charge against him, and
as made public the following state
bent:
ITO the Public:-l am asked my
Ipinion concerning my trial and the
The silver star., 1900-08-31

He was u captain In the Illinois ma.
tional guard. but resigned about a year
before the Spanish war broke out.
When war was declared the TROOPS
were called for. Harding enlisted as II
private In the 9Th Illinois. Col. Culver
made him n captain. and he was given
the command Of the Taylorville COM
pany Of that regiment. He served
through the Spanish war and In 1899
was appointed by the president lieu
tenant In the marine corps.
The silver star., 1900-08-31

verdict Of the jury.
Could I have but
one opinion? Can
any fair minded
man or woman Of
this state have but
one? That one Of
the greatest judi
cial farces known
to history has been
enacted here in my
trial. under the
forms OF law, NO
we'll informed man