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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
SHIPS SEIZED.
England and Germany Are
Right After Venezuela.
Four Warships With 800 Men Taken
in La Guayra Harbor.
Castro Issues Call to Arms and 10
Ready to Fight.

Caracas. Dec. 10.--At o'clock, Tues
day afternoon. the combined German
and British fleets seized and towed
outside the harbor of La Guayra all
The vessels which were there. These
were the warships Gen. Crespo. Totu-
mo. Ossun and Margarita. The ships
were manned by $50 men.
1t is said on good authority that the
captain of the British cruiser Retribu-
special courier from La Guayra to
Caracas With an ultimatum for CONF
pliance with the note deposited. Tues
day, by the British and German min
listers at the home of the foreign min
lister before the departure from Cara
cas-. II Is said the ultimatuin gives d
maximum Of As hours in which Vene-
zuela is to accede.
The note. 1t is said. requested the
immediate cash payment of $4,000
each to Great Britain and Germany
and for the settlement of claims aris-
ing from past revolutions by mixed
tribunal, the same as the last agree
ment made with France.
1t is also said that the British minis
ter at the last moment failed to pre-
sent claims except for $4,000. but this
demand is not duly supported by legal
documents and facts and is con-
sidered absurd.
1t is understood here that United
States Minister Bowen has assumed
charge Of British and German in
terests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
THE CUTTER WOODBURY.
Saves One Crew and Tows Another
Vessel Into Port.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 1O.-The revenue
suffer Woodbury. brought in the two
masted schooner John Cadwallader of
Bath, Capt. d. A. Barter, and crew.
also Capt. Elmer Black and crew of
the deserted two-masted schooner
Delaware.
The latter's crew abandoned their
vessel when she struck on HaddOck
rock. and sought shelter on HaskelI's
island. where after passing night
with the Thermometer 80 below zero,
they We're found by boats crew from
the revenue cutter. Capt. Black and a
sailor had their toes frozen.
The Delaware was 81 gross tons; was
from BroOksville and was bound from
Boston to Brooksville with a cargo of
hard coal. Her owner was ii. l..
Black.
The Cadwallader was taken in tow
while showing distress signals, the
crew being unable to handle their
craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
A CALL TO ARMS
issued by Pres. Castro, Who Proposes
to Fight Il Out.

Paris. Dec. 10.-A Venezuelan govern
ment communication to its represent
ative here protests that Great Britain
and Germany. acting In concert, have
committed an act of hostility In "A man
ner as arbitrarily as II is unprecedent-
ed by the seizure OF Venezuelan ves-
sells lying at Laguaira.
The communication says that indig-
nation in Venezuela is at Its highest
pitch and the government In resorting
to justifiable reprisals. 1t has arrested
the resident subjects Of both hostile
countries and has seized the railways
and Other undertakings belonging to
them.
At the same time adds the commu-
nication. President Castro has appealed
to the Venezuelan people to take up
arms. He has decreed a general am
nesty for all political offences and has
ordered the restitution OF the conhscat-
ed property of Venezuelan citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
aIleoed Horse Thieves and Burglars
CAUGHT at Damariseotta.

wiscasset. Me-. Dec. 1o-James
Monroe and John Freeman. VINO were
a,,aa unon the charge of stealing
a horse from Frank Carney OF Sneep-
scot and breaking into Wilder nag
ca,,.s store at Damariscotta Mills. We're
arraigned before Justice II. r.. weo,
ster. today. and held for the grand
iury which meets in April. Inc TWO
were captured in a barn in Damar's-
GOTTA. where they were c"nceiiei n
the hay. and had revolvers and n''ro-
slvcerine upon their persons when ar
rested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11

Thomas Fortune, the colorcd man
Who has been a header in measures
which have tended to the advancement
OF the negro race, is at San Francisco,
en- route to the island possessions Of
this government, commissioned by
fres. Roosevelt for Il term of six
months. Just what Mr.. Fortune is 10
do on this crrand is confidential but it
Is generally understood that he goes to
study race and labor problems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
Corbctt Challenges JeHries.

san Francisco, Dec. 1o.-Jamcs J.
Corbett has deposited $500 with Salt
hall, temporary stakeholder, to secure
fight with James j. Jeffries before the
club offering the best inducements. the
contest to take place next May or June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
Eitz Feels Like Eiuhtinu.

Portland, Ore, Dec. 10.-Robert Fitz-
simmons ana James J. Jeffries gave a
sparrinC exhibition here. Tuesday
night, and before going on the stage
FitZsimmons declared his intention OF
re-entcring the ring. He said: Il am
willing t. fight any man in the world
bar nobody"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
IN THE SENATE.
Almost the Entire Day Given to State
hood Measure.

Washington. Dec. 10.-Almost the en-
tire session of the Senate. today. was
devoted to consideration of the omnibus
statehood bill. The bill came over as
the unfinished business from the last
session and by agreement. today. was
fixed for calling it up. Quay submitted
a report of his own. Its reading occu-
pied the time Of the Senate until
o'clock, when the statehood bill was
read. followed by the reading Of the
substitute Beveridge. chairman Of the
committee on territories then present.
ed the committee report giving the rea-
sons for recommending joint statehood
of Oklahoma and Indian Territory and
for not favoring the omnibus bill.
In the course of the reading of the
several reports and the statehood bill.
the Senate passed a bill refunding GER
tain revenue taxes to owners Of private
dies and also a bill relieving certain
importers from the duty on tea placed
in bonded warehouses.
During the consideration Of the state
hood measure Mr.. Quay never left the
chamber Delegates Rodey OF New
Mexico. and Flynn of Oklahoma, were
on the floor and closely followed the
proceedings.
Just before adjournment Nelson Sc
cured permission to withdraw the sub
stitute in order to perfect 1t. Quay
promptly insisted that the substitute, II
withdrawn. should be sent back to the
committee. but the Chair ruled against
him.
When the Senate convened. Quay
.(Pa., submitted a number OF resolutions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
WITH CREW EXHAUSTED.
The Steamer Fortuna Arrives In Port
land-Has a Heavy Coat of Ice.

Portland. Me. Dec. 10.-The steamer
Fortuna, Capt Hansen, with coal from
Sidney, G. B.. came in, today, listed to
starboard with an icy coating a foot
thick from stem to stern. Capt Ham
sen and crew were exhausted from As
hours of continuous work. When in
side the harbor the crew worked 4
hours with burning petroleum to thaw
the windlass that the anchor might be
lowered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
FAIR WEATHER.

Washington. Dec. 1O.-FOrecast for
Thursday and Friday; New England.
fair. Thursday, colder in west and
south portions; fresh to brisk west
winds: Friday, fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
VENEZUELAN cUNsoAr
Seized by British Cruiser Charybdis
at Port Of Spain.

Port of Spain. Trinidad. Dec. To-
The British cruiser Charybdis seized
the Venezuelan gunboat Bolivar In this
harbor. last night. She landed the
CONTINUED on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11

The Sykes Clothing Company of Lew
,ston, assigned to w. II. Newell of
Lewiston and Harry Manser of Au-
burn, Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11

IFYoU HAVE MONEY TO
INVEST IN MASSAcHU.
SETS TOWN BONDS,
HIGH GRADE RAILROAD
BONDS OR SECURITIES
pEALTIN ON ANY oFTHE
STOCK EXC q a N G z S,
SEND FOR FULL PARTlc.
ULARS. CORRESPOND.
ENcE SOLICITED. VAL.
LIABLE INFORMATION
FURNISHED FREE.
NATHAN B. G0OON0W & co.
BANKERS.
BOSTON. NEW YORK.
2 7. q. Sqr- 10 Wall st.
Tel Main 1874,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11

When the Senate convened. Quay
Ra.) submitted number OF resolution.
adopted by citizens of Oklahoma favor
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-11
1904

Zoe cigar. Londres and Perfecto shapes
will be packed in souvenir boxes for the
holidays Orders should be placed in ad-
vance.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
HOPING FOR ARBITRATION.
venezuelans Anxious Their Proposal
Be Accepted.

Caracas, Dec. 1.-THE governor of
Margarita island reports that British
and German warships are off that ISL
and.
Minister Bowen has politely refused
% have a monster patriotic parade
pass before the United States legation.
Everyone here hopes that the arbitra-
Jon proposed by Venezuela through
Mr.. Bowen and Washington will be
granted.
When the combined fleets seized the
Venezuelan ships at La Guayra, the
German commander delivered to the
Venezuelan captains the following doc
lment: ~ .. 81 !
by order Of my sovereign and at
he command of the commodore of the
German squadron in West Indian wa
,ers, l, the commander of the Panther,
request you to lower your ships flag
Immediately and leave your ship with
your crew within ten minutes. This is
not a measure of war on the part of
Germany, but only with the object of
making a provisional seizure of your
ship in order to oblige the Venezuelan
government to recognize our just de-
mands. In case you disobey and wish
to defend your ship, shall be obliged
to prevent you from SO doing by the
discharge Of arms"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
ORDER .oRaHEARING PROOF OF
WILL. ..-.."
cTATE OF ,MINN EsOTA,

cTATE OF MINNESOTA, lss
~ COUNTY or STAINS.
In Probate Court, Special Term Deesmpsr
10th 1902. rt=E
In the matter of the estate of John Kirch.
deceased. #N-
WHEREAS, An instrumsntin writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament
and codicil thsreto of John kirch, deceased,
late of said county, has been delivered 10
AND WHEREAS, Joseph yogel has filed
Herewith her petition, representing, among
other things, that said John klrch dleo In
said County on tho srd day or December,
1902 teState, and that said petitioner Is the
xxcuto- " mad in said last vii and teStrment
and codicil thereto. and praying that the sald
INSTRUMENT may be admitted to probate, and
that letters Parliamentary be issued thereon to
him. the said Joseph Vogsl;
TITS ORDERED, that tho PROOFS OF saio IN
xtrument. aud the said petition, be hearq
bafore this court, at the probate oftice In
the city of st. Cloud in SAID county
ON Friday tho 18th day OF January. A. u
1909. at O'Clock in tho forenoon, When
All persons Interested may appear Tor, or
contest the probate of said instrument;
AND m is FURTHER ORDHRnD, That notice
of the time and place OF SAID nsarihg %
ing this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day OF hear
ing. in the SAuK CENTRH HERALD, weekly
newspaper printed and published at SauK
Centre in said county. ..,
Dated at St. Cloud. Minn., this 10th day
Of December, A. d. 1902. .......-. ..
BY the Court
,sEAL). DAVID IL OALa0s,
fdec l8l Juoseoi foo"'o
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
DISCUSSED ~ cAsiNEr.
Washington offieials See Ne Cause for
interference.


Washington, Dec. 17.-President
Roosevelt and his cabinet had one of
the most extended and important meet
ings that has been hold this year. For
eigl affairs practically consumed the
entire time Of the session. The Vene-
zuelaA situation was discussed in all
it's phases, but ne conclusion was
reached different from that which has
actuated the president and his advis-
ers throughout the consideration OF the
troubles between Venezuela on the
one side and Germany and England on
the other. From an authoritative
source the information ia obtained
that there will be no recession on the
part Of this government with respect
to questions involving Venezuela or
any other Of the governments of South
or Central America as laid down by
the president in his message to con-
gress. Every detail of the develop
ment in the Venezuelan situation is be-
ing scrutinized with the utmost care.
1t can be said authoritatively that
no apprehension exists in the minds OF
any of the administration officials that
serious trouble growing out Of it will
accrue to this country. It Is believed
that both Great Britain and Germany
will act within the arrangement which
originally WAS presented to this gov;
eminent and to which the United
States passively assented.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
THREATEN 70 co OUT.
Four Thousand Miners Employed by
the Coke Company.

New York, Dec. IGNORE than
1000 miners at Drffton, near Hazleton,
will so out on strike Wednesday unless
their employers adjust grievances they
complain of before that time, says q
dispatch from Scranton to the Press.
Tie shipment of coal to New York
wilt be decreased 10000 tons a day if
this strike is declared.
The dissatisfied miners are en-
ployed by Coke Bros. & Co., the large
independent operators. They say that
the company has repeatedly refused
to re-employ all it's Union miners. Dis
trict Presidents Duffy, Fahy and Mich
OILS, who are here, have had con.
ference regarding this Question. Duff
fly upholds the attitude of the Drifton
miners, but the other district presi-
dents, together with the attorneys
representing the miners before. the
strike commission, are doing their ut
most to prevent aNsuspension of work,
They believe that the action Of the,
Drifton miners in declaring a strike
before they see whether the commits
sioners intend to protect their rights
In their decision will nave a bad effect.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
Notice of Expiration of Redemp-
tIons
STATE OF MINNESOTA, as
COUNTY OF STEARNS CO.

sF Uous OF a Nj srsoEas SIS.
To FRED M. STEwARD:
Take notice. that tbs pi6ee or lana as
sessed in your name; situate in the county
and State aforesaid and described as follows
to-wit: NEA SEA, Sec. 8, Township III. Il. ~
was at the tax sale on the end day OF May, 1898
under tax Judgment entered in the District
court of said county on the 21st day of March.
1898. duly bid in for the State OF Min
nesota for the sum Of six dollars and
eighty-seven centsts68T, being the amount OF
the taxes, penalties, interest and costs due on
said land for the year 1896; that thereafter
and on the 5th day of July. 1899. the County
Auditor of said county die duly assign and
convey said hand and all the right, title and
lien of the state therein acquired at and un-
der said sale to w. b. Mitchell for the strm of
Sixteen Dollars and ninety,tn cents
Sl6, 93), being the amount for which the same
was so bid in with interest, together with all
subsequent delinquent taxes, penaltieS, costs
and interest that had accrued prior to said
assignment. ,r. rr,,..
That the sum of Twenty-thrse, Dollars
and fifty-three cents (S25,50, with interest
thereon from the date OF this notice. rs
the amount required to reueem tne sald
piece of land from said sale, exclusive OF me
costs to accrue upon this notice. ana thaG tEe
time for the redemption OF said lsnd VIII ex-
pire sixty days after the service Of this
notice and proof thereof has been III cd In my
office, and amount of sherin's fees In serving
witness my hand and official seal iris 18th
day of OCTOBER. A. D., 1902 -
County Auditor. stearns County. Mimi.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
NO REPLY READY.
Germany Considering venezueIa's Ar
bftratisn Prspssal.

btrotion PFopoSal.
Berlin. Dec. 1.-THE German gov
eminent has not yet replied to Presi-
dent CastrSS offer Of arbitration, be-
ing still in correspondence with the
British government on the subject. 1t
Is intimated that England's reply is
not liable to be ready for some days.
The opinion in the cabinet appears to
be that President Castros proposals
are merely move IN game designed
to see what Germany and Great Brit
ain are now willing to do and as
test also of American public feeling.
The prevailing idea here at present
Is that it is too late to arbitrate AID
that the acceptance of the offer to do
SO would place Germany in the posi-
ton of having put her hand to the
plow and as looking backward. The
governments concern at the present
moment is to guide the application OF
force so as to avoid what could be
taken internationally as declaration
Of war, resulting in the recognition
Of Venezuela as q belligerent. The
sonduct of the United States is regard
I'd in diplomatic opinion here as being
strong and dignified and the state de-
partment's handling of the affair is
looked upon as establishing Europe's
recognition of the Monroe doctrine, be-
cause every step Of Germany and
Great Britain was made after taking
INTO consideration what the United
States thought of it. At the same time
L is believed events in Venezuela are
saving the United States many future
complications by letting the Latin re-
publies understand that the United
States viii not protect them from the
effects Of financial delinquency and
internal disorder.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
officiaI Reports the Same.

Paris, Dec. Consul General Cow
dy has received the report of the COM
mission of four American doctors ap-
pointed to make an independent post
mortem examination of the remains
of Mrs. Ellen Gore. The report is
signed by each of the physicians. 1t
is in harmony with and in no way diff
fers from the report of the French ex.
pert, DR., SocQuet
A French statistician estimates the
number OF cows in the civilized world
at 6S, $50, 600 and the amount Of butter
they yield At 2sz0,OOo tons year.
Six Thousand cartridges, several ri
fes and number Of pompom and sfif-
teen FOUNDER shells have been dug up
near Klerksdorp, western TransvaAl.
FIRST class briqasttes are Sold In Ber-
lin and Germany generally for SILT
ton, and this Is the highest price known
since they became an article Of COM
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
TO MEET IN PHILADELPHIA.
Coal Strike Commission Will Adjourn
Saturday.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 16.-It was an
nounced by the coal strike commission
ut the opening of it's hearings during
the day that when it adjourns for the
Christmas holidays, probably on Sat.
urday, it will be to meet in Philadel-
phia on the first Monday in January.
This decision, however, can be changed
by developments this week. Before
proceeding to the hearing of witnesses
Chairman Gray informed the attorneys
for both sides that the commission
had prepared certain formula which
indicates the further information de-
sired. He also asked the operators
to expedite the presentation OF the
statements containing the wages paid
to the miners and the hours worked.
He said the hardest work for the com
lniss.on is isiilsto come and the COM
r,5v. ore8 nsenl.i. ike TO begin thai.
~.,ss, o. "a 81. .ses a. SOON as posi-
80
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
At FoRTlFIcA1IoNs.
State Department Will Not Protest
Against Bombardment.

Washington, Dec. 16-Minister
Bowen has confirmed the press reports
to the effect that the guns Of the al
lied feet which bombarded Puerto Ca
bello Saturday were directed entirely
at the Notifications and not at the
town.
Regrettable as it was this statement
relieves the affair of the first sus-
picion that it constituted violation
of international law, in the fact that
twenty-four hours notice was not
served of the bombardment. The re-
quirement as to notice applies to IN
fortified or fortified towns where the
fire must be directed upon the inhab-
itants, and this was not the case at
Puerto Cabello, so that while the Of
ficials here regret that the firing took
place they have as yet no cause to pro-
test. But it is now probable that the
United States will break It's attitude
of inactivity In the event that an at
tempt is made to enforce the peace
full blockade" toward an American
ship. Whom the allies were consider
ing the ways and means of bringing
Venezuela to terms and . blockade of
this character had been decided upon
the German government informed the
United States that when tho blockade
was established It would turn back all
shipping. though no effort would be
made to seize the ships. The United
States government made no response
to this statement ut the time Qast
yssr), net feeling called upon to do so
before presentation OF IN actual case,
But now that tho blockade II sought
to be established Secretary Hay has
informed the German goveehment that
American ships should not be inter
tered with in their trading, except the
inhibition applies to all shipping, and
further the note intimates . disap-
broval Of stoppage at all. In SO doing
the state department ia following a
precedent for, during the effort of the
powers to establish q peaceful block
ade" Of Crete in 1898, Secretary Sher-
man formally recorded q refusal to be
bound by it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
PUERTO cARELLo eoMBARoED.
Warsisips Of the Allies Shell venezue-
Ian Town.

Warst,ips Of the Allies Shell venezue-
Ian Town.
La Guayra, Dec. 1S.-War has &C
tually begun in Venezuela.
For threeauarters of an hour Sat-
urday evening the German cruiser vi
meta and tho British cruiser Charyb-
dis united in q bombardmsnt of Fort
Salono and the Castle Libertador, the
chief harbor defenses of Puerto Ca
bello.
After reducing the forts to ruins, dis
arming the shore batteries, wounding
two Venezuelan soldiers and making a
prisoner of their commanding officer,
the allies took possession of the castle,
and then, leaving the dismantled for
tifications, the warships put back to
La Guayra. The Venezuelan garrison
made only a feeble resistance to the
superior power of the cruisers big
guns.
This summary action taken by the
commanders of the British and Ger
man warships had it's provocation in
the seizure and pillaging last Wednes-
day OF a British, tramp steamer lying
in the harbor of Puerto Cabello by a
Venezuelan rabble, which subjected
her captain and crew to arrest and
other indignities.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25

rvrary Hay nau no IrCsn luioTIauon
to carry to the cabinet meeting rela'
tive to the Venezuelan affair.
1t was stated positively at the navy
department that no order has been
sent to the North Atlantic squadron
or the combined fleets under Dewey
since the departure of the squadron
It also was stated that the admiral is
at liberty to dispose of the vessels as
he pleases without regard to the de
velopments of South American pol
iticS