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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
Mr.. REED VERY LOW.
His Death May Be Expected at Any
Moment.

Washington, Dec. i.-tSpeciaD.-EX-
SPEAKER Reeds condition is regarded,
tonight. as alarming. While his death
il not immediate anticipated, it would
be no surprise if il came at any time.
At 3 O'Clock. this evening, one of the
physicians coming from the sick room
announced that quart of saline mat
ter had been pumped into the Speak
ers veins. This was to overcome the
uraemic poisoning, which diagnosis,
today, developed as rapidly setting in
Hope for his recovery has not been
abandoned. bu' his case is regarded as
desperate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
Baseball Notes,

Connie Mack has been accommodating
in Pittsburg.
President N. f. Young is much improv-
ed in health. He will issue the official
averages of the National League shortly.
The New York Evening World gives
this makeup for New York: Bresnahan,
Warner, BOwerman, catchers: Matthew
son, Taylor. McGinnity, Cronin, Town
send. Ortiz pitchers: Mccain, Elberfield,
Davis, basement; McGraw, shOrtstop: Del
ahanty, Mertes. Fultz. outfied. This in
cludes nine players with the American
League, last season.
President Ban johnson and Charley
Comiskey have returned to Chicago after
hunting trip in Wisconsin. The for
mer added new light to the American
Leagues invasion of New York by say
ing, that the exact location of the grounds
had been definitely decided upon during
his absence from the city: that the site
would be announced at the leagues an
nual meeting in Chicago, and that the
spring schedule meeting would be held in
New York some time in March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
RACING WITH OLD AGE.
JOSEPH WILLIAMSON.
Prominent Maine Attorney and His
torian Passes Away Very Suddenly.

Belfast, Me-, Dec. 4.-Joseph Will
hanson, a prominent Maine attorney,
historian and local official, died sud-
denly. today, aged II years. He grad
uated from Bowdoin College and. in
1852. was admitted to Waldo county
bar. In 1858. he was appointed the
first judges of the municipal court. and
during several years served as alder
man and city solicitor.
He wrote the history of Maine in two
volumes. was chairman of the Belfast
Free library since its opening in 1871,
and A prominent member of the Maine
Historical Society, contributing much
TO its records.
Three children, Joseph, Jr.. of Will
hanson & Eurleigh. Augusta; Mrs.
Frences Pierce. Frankfort. Me-, and
Miss ada Williamson. Boston: also a
brother and sister. VIM. e. Williamson,
Boston attorney. and Mrs. Robert
Willard of Cambridge. Mass, survive
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

Dr. Salmon may ask the Maine cattle
commissioners to declare an absolute
quarantine in Maine such as was mace
in New Hampshire, Wednesday.
mr. perry Of Fort Fairfield, a govern
ment inspector, has arrived in response 10
DR. Salmon's orders and reported tnat
..cattle in Maine are all well. there peing
disease either in man or beast"
However, to protect cattle, 1t Will PROB
ably be decided to forbid all movement
of cattle within the Maine limits. ".
Perry Rad a talk with Maine Cattle
1 commissioner Beal before coming mere
and the latter thought the situation very
favorable in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
BAD LUCK BEGINS.
Shamrock III Bare|ySaved from
Destruction by Fire.
Heavy Damage Done in the Denny
Yards at Dumbarton.
Upton Concerned and Says "She Starts
With Bad Luck"

London. Dec. 4.-Shamrock III, Sir
Thomas Lipton's new challenger for
the Americas cup. had narrow es-
cape from being burned, tonight, in
a fire which did great damage to Dem
ny's shipbuilding yards at Dumbarton.
Only strenuous efforts saved the chal-
lenger. now well advanced in her con-
structiOn. from destruction.
Red hot cinders were blown on the
roof and the sides of the shed cover
ing the yacht, and a special force of
men had hard work to safeguard the
challenger. Eventually the fire was got
under control. All the material parts
of Shamrock III are safe, although the
construction of the yacht will be de-
layed for some time.
The fire was of accidental origin.
The damage done to the yards is es-
timated at $780, 900 and about 700 work.
men will lose their employment by the
fire.
The Associated Press correspondent
conveyed the first news of the fire to
Sir Thomas Upton, who was much con-
cerred.
''She has certainly begun with bad
luck early said Sir Thomas. sham
rock III started with bath and finished
with a fire bath when she dropped her
mast and sails in the Solent. She, too,
had a fire when ner sails were all
burned.
II am, of course, thankful that the
new challenger has escaped, but | fear
that the damage done to the shipyard
may seriously retard the work on her.
If her models, which were not in the
shed. are destroyed. it will be very
serious matter. | shall go to Dunbar
ton. tomorrow, 10 see for myself how
things stand"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
COMPLICATIONS
Are Causing Anxiety in Ex-
Speaker Reeds Case.
A Kidney Trouble Develops and
Uraemia Is Now Feared.
Physicians Do Not Think Operation
Will Be Necessary.

Washington. Dec. 4.-Former Speaker
Thomas r. Reed passed reasonably
comfortable night. When his physi-
clans called, this morning, they found
that the symptoms of appendicitis
which developed, yesterday, had abated
somewhat, but on the contrary there
were Indications of kidney complica-
tiers. THESE complications are due
they say. to the fact that for two or
three days Mr. Reed has been subsist-
ing upon practically a liquid diet. Inc
effect of this would be to induce little
kidney trouble, so that the present
complications are not regarded as
serious.
Mrs. Reed and her daughter, Miss
Kittie, who arrived, last evening are
assured that the present condition OF
Mr.. Reed is not alarming.
The following bulletin was issued,
this morning, by Mr.. Reeds physi-
clans:
Mr.. Reeds temperature at a. NJ,
100: pulse. s.: respiration. SO. Symp-
toms of appendicitis abatins. Some
kidney complications threatening
tSigned) T. l.. Macdonald, +. a.
Gardner ~. u. Bishop.
At 3i5 this afternoon, DIR. Gardner
made this statement:
At I O'Clock. Mr.. Reeds temporal
ture was I0e pulse ~, respiration 3d.
As far as the Inflammation of the
v.rmiform appendix Is concerned. TINS
Is giving the physicians little concern,
as the inaamma ton Is steadily decreas-
ing. hut kidney complication has
made its appearance which At the pres
cnt time is more serious than the APP
pendicitis. The physicians are endeav-
orinE to ward of uraemia as result Of
,he kidney complication. The physl-
clans anticipate that no operation VIII
De needed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
BOARD OF REVIEW
Disposes Of Several WeIl-known Cases
from the Race Track.

New York. Dec. AT the conclusion
of the executive session of the Board OF
Review of the National Trotting Associa-
ton. Wednesday night, the following de-
ciSiOn in the Eldrone case was an
nounced:
1.-The evidence of Thomas T.. Stewart
and Samuel Maugher. self-confessed per
petrators of the most obnoxious frauds
against w. a. and w. III. Simms, is not
sufficiently corrobOrated and the cases
against w. A. and w. Fl. Simms are dis
missed without prejudice. The secretary
is ordered to further investigate the ad-
missions made by the witnesses and
bring them before the board when cor
roborating evidence can be secured. The
temporary reinstatement of the horse Ell
dorone by the Columbus judges is mace
permanent
The following were temporarily REIN
stated until the next meeting of the
board 3o, %, Q: d. Westc9tt; Milford, n; X;
Beers. KregsvilletPa.; Fred J. Cameron,
alias B. f. Cameron. Cambridge, Mass. ::
P E. Haydfn s9Ssh NItek Masf
Olivette Elmira, n. Y.
A. Cloudy of Lowell. Mass, was rein
stated.
E. NJ. Denault and the pacing CHI m
"FleetwoOdz." 2.10&, alias 'Albina d."
were expelled for starting under a wrong
name at Woonsocket; r. l.. last summer.
Charles Knowles, Hartland, Me-, and
Lady Onway.''' formerly Dolly H."
2.1Gl2, resulted in Knowles and the mare
being expelled
The following horses were identified:
DIR. Jack and Fred S. started in
Maine meetings and Jack Pratt start
ed in New York state meetings and Joe
Wilkes started under the name IF. H.
W." and Ned Quillig' in Palmer. Mass.
and Wocnsocket, r. I. In the case of
the horse REFLECT" driven in races in
Readville. Mass. and Syracuse, N. Y. by
Gus Macy, r. NJ. Macy. the owner, who
entered the horse, was suspended. 1t APP
peared that r. NJ. Macy is the 12-year-olu
son of Gus Macy. The case was con-
tinued to give Gus Macy an opportunity
to further explain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
Capital Notes.

Charles Henry Butler, a New York at
forney, was. Thursday, appointed report
ed of decisions of the United States su-
preme court of the United States.
The Senate committee on foreign reia-
lions. Thursday, authorized favorable re-
ports on all the nominations to diploma tic
positions before it, as follows: Robert
Mccormack. ambassador to Russia
Charlemagne Tower ambassador 10 Ger,
many: Bellamy Storer, ambassador 10
Austria: David Z. Thompson. minister 10
Brazil: VIM. Is. Sorsby. minister to b.
livia: j. Il. jackson, minister to Greece:
Arthur s. Hardy. minister to Spain; Les
lie Combs. minister to Guatemala; Perci-
val Dodge. secretary of embassy at Her
lin; n. 5. Hit, second secretary at Ber-
Paris. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
JULIAN RALPH Ill.
Stricken With Sudden and Sewers
Hemorrhage At st. Louis.

st. Louis. Dec. 4.-Julian Ralph. tine
well-known New York correspondent
and writer. is critically Ill at the
Southern Hotel from the effects OF q
sudden and violent hemorrhage. HIS
physicians states that repetition OF
the attack would prove fatal.
Mr. Ralph was appointed manager
of the eastern headquarters OF the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition In New
York. Tuesday, and that night,
number of friends rendered him din-
ner at the st. Louis Club in celebrstion
of the event. After the dinner ne We
attacked with violent hemorrna9E
which came without premonition.
sank into Inconsistencies. Before
physician could be summoned 1esj
gained consciousness and FORBADE In
a physician be sent for.
He remained in semi-stupor
night, but rallied somewhat, Weon
day. and consented to have meoic
attention. and also asked that his wHe h
be summoned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
kodoI Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food. tones and
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion.
Stomach Troubles, and makes rich red
blood. health and strength. Kodol re-
builds wornout tissues. purifies, strength
ems and sweetens the stomach. Gov. G.
w. Atkinson. of w. Va, says: i have
used a number Of bottles of KOdOl and
have found 1t to be a very effective and
indeed, powerful remedy for stomach
ailments. | recommend it to my friends.
Bowdftch. Webster Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
RESUMES IT'S SESSIONS.
National Trotting Assn. Takes Up ca,.
Against VIM. O'NeiIl,

New York, Dec. 4.-The Board NJ
Review of the National Trotting As
ISOLATION resumed it's sessions. TODAY
the first case taken up being that on
the association against VIM. OMEN
Lexington, Mass, and W. r. Cor
Nashua, N. H. Thomas Sutton ~
Rockville. Conn.,. owner of Gambet. one
of the horses in the race at Nashua. N
H.. cut Of which the case grew, said he
knew his horse could not win and that
there had been an arrangement "a
split" the winnings. Finally the wit
ness said: why, the judges knew a.
much about the race being fixed as the
Others"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
What's In a Name?

Everything is in the name when II
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. f. c. De-
Witt & Co., of Chicago, discovered, some
years ago how to make salve from
Witch Hazel that is specific for Piles.
For Blind. Bleeding. Itching and Pro-
truding Piles. Eczema. Cuts. Burns.
Bruises and all Skin Diseases DeWitts
Salve has no equal. This has given rise
TO numerous worthless counterfeits. Ask
for DeWitts-the genuine. Bowditcn,
Webster Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
TUFTS COLLEGE HONORS.
Three Young Ladies and Several Maine
Men Are Lucky.

Medford. Mass, Dec. 4.-Three young
women students were among those who
received academic honors at Tufts Col
leSe. public award of which was made,
Tuesday. The three young women were
Miss Mary W. Kingsley, daughter of
Iege; Miss Edith l.. Bush of Chelsea, and
Miss Sarah l.. Baxter of SOmerville
Other awards were: Commencement
parts: From the college of letters. Ar
thur o. Coolidge. Portland. Me-; from the
engineering department, Orren NJ. Moul-
ton. South Gorham. Me. Prizes: Seth A.
Loring. '05. Portland, Me-: for the best
examination in mathematics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
GARDINER.

Dirigo Lodge, No. I, A. o. L. W.. OF
this city, will attend the meeting of
Augusta Lodge in that city, Monday
evening. and will leave on the 7.oi
train that evening. The meeting of Di-
rigo Lodge will be opened in this city
and the members are asked to be at
their hall at ESQ o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
More Smallpox At Lawrence.

Lawrence. Mass. Dec. Another
case OF smallpox was discovered. today.
The victim is Mrs. William Howarth
Of $50 Haverhill street. The health au-
thorities believe that she contracted tho
u'sease from her son-in-law, Harry
Gath. who it is now supposed had the
disease and recovered without the
knowledge of the board of health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

Rather an interesting case is now being
heard by Judge Bonney and the Jury 81
the superior court at Portland A suit
for $500 was brought by the father in
behalf of a child of three, Jacob POM
The child was struck and badly Injured
by one of the cars of the company. the
accident occurring on Fore street. II is
claimed that the company, through its
servants, was in fault.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

Between Boston and New xos. -.
for tickets Via springfield Lima
the Boston & Albany r. II. -.
Through express trains Leave q n
city . A. M; 1900 Noon: 49, q
100 p. NJ. carrying Parior carr g ~
trains, Sleeping cars on Night
Dining cars on p. n. trains.
Through train service Vs
Sleeping. and Dining cars) 20 " 49,
via New York Central Lanea ~
Boston: --4.40, $50. l0.1t. 1e:ss
zoe. Az 60, ~ aal ilu Z. .s.a.e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
FREEPoRT GRANITE oUARRIEs
Bought by Outside Parties and Will
Soon Be Operated.

Portland. Me-, Dec. 4.-The idle gran
lite quarries at Freeport. Me-, have
been purchased by New York and
Massachusetts parties. and the citizens
of the town are cheered by the assur
ance that the property is to be operated
on an extensive scale in the early
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

The annual conference of the YourA,
Mems Christian Association of the
Eastern Thcolosical sSeminaries will
begin its sessions. Friday, at the The
illogical Seminary at Princeton, N. j.
TIE conference will last three days,
closing on Sunday evening. President
Patton will deliver the address Of well
come. Thirty-twO seminaries will be
represented and upwards of 100 dele
gates will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

The electricians of the Kennebcc
Light &, Heat Co. arc engaged in maxi
ing the numerous changes in the po-
sitions of the electric lights ordered at
the last city government meeting. Sew
eral of the arc lights are to be taken
down and ircandescent lights placed at
intervals in the vicinity, and "A more
satisfactory lighting arrangement is
assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

By an order passed at the meeting
of the city council. Monday night, the
reservoir on Washington street which
was partly filed and left in that condi-
lion, will be completely filled in and
DESTROYED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
BUFFALOES BARRED.
A Very Fine Drawn Decision BY
English Agricultural Board.

London. Dec. 4.-President Hamburg of
the Board of Agriculture. has decided ow-
ing to the existence of the foot and
mouth disease that he will be unable to
permit the landing in England of herd
of buffalces belonging to the wild West
show which will open in London, Dec. e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

With the discontinuance of the trips
of the Boston boats and the lateness
of the season and expected closing of
the river. shipping is exceptionally
quiet, and will soon settle down to the
usual winter serenity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

The work on the new bank building
is discontinued on account of delay
in getting the terra Gotta trimmings
which form part of the construction.
A part of the frame of the building
has been erected, but operations have
ceased pending the arrival Of the trim
mings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. Dec. i.-The following are
the pension changes resulting from the
issue of November Il:
Originals. Charles \. Bowden, kittery
s.. Charles w. Parkhurst. Portland, S.:
increase. reissue. etc, George l.. Leman,
Bath, $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, Dec. i.-The following
fourth-class postmasters were appointed
today:
North Orland Imogene NJ. Ware: South
1imington, John +. Ridlou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

Rufus p. Peakes, prominent contrac.s
or and builder Of Bangor. dropped ~
in stable connected with MS nvu n;
Wednesday noon. shortly before
o'clock. Mr.. Peakes had been In ms 80
tomary good health preceding tins upi III
and his sudden demise will be gene's"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

The Barnard store is now being re-
fitted and put in condition for it's open
ing as music store under the man
agement of Edward p. Favoe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

Davenport hall. Thursday evening, was
an enjoyable affair. Refreshments
were served and the evening passed
very pleasantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
They Want More Paw.

Columbus, Ohio. Dec. At is au-
thoritatively stated that the Ohio min
ers will demand an increase of 20 cents
ton in the scale for pick mined coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
New Cases at Littleton, Mass.

Littleton, Mass. Dec. Anime new
cases of cattle disease have been found
in the stable of Clayton Hartwell, today
The affected cattle were recently in corr
tact with the infected cattle in G. w.
Prouty's barn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

Three candidates received the initia-
tory degree into Gardiner Lodge, l. O.,
0. F., Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

Bullets shot in military target practice
nowadays are caught on an inclined sur
face made of sheet iron back of the tar
get. are reraelted and become bullets
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

Wallace Eimball left. Thursday. for
Bingham, where he will be employed
in the future. Tom Mann succeeds him
on Lawrence's express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
Polo Games.

~ Lawrence-Chelsea IL: Lawrence &
al Portland-Lo~ell 8; Portland. >
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05
MAINE CATTLE ALL WELL

And No Signs Of an Outbreak Of
Infection. Says Or. Perry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-05

Boston, Dec. 4.-The Advertiser says:
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-10-17
Monthly Crop Report.

Washington-The monthly report of
the statistician of the department of
agriculture shows the average condition
of corn on October to have been 49, 6.
The preliminary estimate of the av-
erage yield per acre of spring wheat is
14.4 bushels, subject to revision when
the final wheat estimate is made. The
estimate averages of yield per acre in
the states having 100000 acres or up
wards in spring wheat area as follows:
Minnesota, 1870; Nebraska, 1879;
Colorado, ia. North Dakota, 1871;
Washington, 21.0; Kansas, 1919; South
Dakota, 1874; Oregon, 1911; Utah,
24.2; Iowa, 1910; Wisconsin, III;
Idaho, ISL. The average quality of
spring wheat is 87.7 The preliminary
estimate of the average yield per acre
of oats is 345 bushels. The present
estimate of yield per acre is the largest
ever reported by the department of agri-
culture. The average for quality is
88.7, against8 81 lat year. The pre-
liminary estimate per acre of barley is
800 bushels. The average for quality
is 1913 against 1912 last year. AS to
the condition of apples, North Caro-
lima, Illiois, Missouri, Pennsylvania,
Maine, New York, Iowa and Michigan
report from 8 to27 points above, and
Ohio 2, Indiana 8, Virginia 9, Tennessee
II, Kentucky 10 and Kansas 81 points
below the mean of their October aver
ages for the past seven years. The
estimated averages yield of hops in
pounds per acre is 1857 in Washington,
IA, 400 in California, 100 in Oregon,
1900 in Wisconsin and 325 in New
York
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-10-17
American Generals Dined.

London, Oct. 14-The American generals
now visiting England are undergoing
somewhat similar experiences Of English
hospitality to that Of the colonial premiers
during coronation time. From now until
October IS, when they will sail for home
Generals Corbin and Young will have not
a meal they can call their own. Beginning
with the king, whose action in inviting
them to luncheon at Buckingham palace
next Monday the first week day he will
be in London. has caused much favorable
comment, they have received invitations
from numerous societies and individuals
Lieutenant Mckinley. who was aide de
camp and has had most of the arranging
of details to supervise said to a repre-
sentative of the Associated Press, that he
believed even Mr.. Cortelyou, President
Roosevelts secretary had scarcely a
more difficult task.
Both General Corbin and General Young
expressed to the representative of the
Associated Press their keen appreciation
of the many attentions shown them.
Earl Roberts has been untiring in afford
ing them attentions and the American
generals are looking forward to their visit
with him to Woolwich and to General
French at Aldershot next week with
great pleasure. Only one note of disap-
pointment is heard and that comes from
the staff who are not included in the invi-
tation to Buckingham palace. While the
American officers were in Germany, En-
peror William always asked the staff to
attend functions with the generals. Cen
eral Wood will arrive here Sunday in time
to meet the king. Ambassador Choate Is
expected to accompany the Americans to
buckingham palace.
Mrs Corbin has been confined to the
house with a cold.