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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

Commissioners of Agriculture Gilman
was at the state House yesterday. He
WIS in attendance at the excursion of
the ArooStook GrangerS to the Uni
vcrsity of Maine on "Wednesday and
rcports a very enjoyable day. There
WAS between two and three hundred
PERSONS H. the party which came from
Aronetoo Many of them had never
visited thr University before, so that it
was a very interesting experience for
them. The exCursionists brought
picnic dinners and the University pco-
plo furnished them with hot coffee.
The commissioner states that the
AroostCok people were looking and
feeling very good over the outlook for
tnrir potato crop. At present. so far
- he could learn from them there is no
blight in tn" county and the Indications
are Of n larr" yield.
In contrast To this report from Aroos-
took. saws the commissioner. is the con-
dtion of the crops along the lowlands
in the section around Orono and down
along the river. Here many fields of
potatoes are practically worthless.
Frank j.. Oak. formerly clerk in tn"
ilud agents office. but now of the
American Realty Co.'S Office force in
Bangor. WAS a visitor ut the Stat"
House on Thursday. His old friends
wore very glad to see him and sorry to
have him make so short a stay.
A kitten made lets Of trouble for the
employees around the State House late
ON MnduccdaV aftprnOOn She had
succeeded in crawling through the iron
grating and underneath the portito on
the north side Of the building. but was
unable to get out again. by con-
siderable amount of hard work. extend
ing over a period of half an hour tahby
was roll Hs"d and her mournful mowinS
ceased disturbing the occupants of the
Offices throughout the building.
Lieut. John j. DoOley. of Portland.
inspector of rifle practice in the first
regiment. was at the adiutant generals
office on business Thursday.
cnI. T.. &. Millikcn, left Thursday for
Portland from whore he will go TO Pos
ton for tn" National encampment of tn
g. A. r. next week. In Portland he
will complete the ARRANGEMENTS for III"
Mairo members of the Grand Army at
tending the cncampmcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

Lieut. John J. pooIev, of Portland,
inspector of rifle practice in the first
regiment. was at the adiutant general
office on business Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
FOUR PROMINENT YOUNG
MEN IN REDDING JAIL
Charge Of Robbery Preferred by Chi
nese StOrekeeper Leads to Sen
satiOnaI Arrests

REDDING. Dec. 19.-when Yee
Sue, a Chinese, opened the door of his
store in Shasta last night in response
to knocking he was promptly knocked
down by blow in the face from one
Of four young men. The Chinese saw
he was outnumbered and lay quietly
upon the floor while the young fellows
went through the store. They took
s13 so in coin and three bottles of
liquor.
To-day the Chinese startled the
community by positively identifying
four rather prominent young men as
his assailants. They are Andrew Bos-
well of Shasta, George Murray of
French Gulch, Harry Reed of Keswick
and A Gilbert Of Igo. Their arrest on
a charge Of robbery took place to-
night.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
DISTINGUISHED
JURIST IS HERE
Sir Charles FL. Tupper of
Canada Making His First
Visit to San Francisco
FOR MRS. DUNSMUIR
Represents Widow in Fierce
Contest Over the Will of
Her Late Son, Alexander

Sir Charles Hilbert Tupper. former
Minister of Justice and Attorney-Gen
eral of Canada, who is regarded as one
of the brightest legal lights in the Ca
madam Dominion, arrived in this city
yesterday from Victoria and is regis
tered at the Palace Hotel. This is his
first visit to San Francisco and is made
in the interest Of Mrs. Jean ,Dunsmuir,
widow of the former Premier of Brit
ish Columbia, who has Joined with
Mrs. Edna Wallace Hopper in contest
ing the will of the late Alexander Duns-
muir with a view of depriving James
Dunsmuir, brother of the deceased,
of letters of administration on the lat
ter's estate.
The question as to whether the will
Of Alexander Dunsmuir executed in
this city, was properly made under the
laws of California, was raised in the
Supreme Court of British Columbia
recently, while the case was on appeal,
and an order directing the British
Consul of this city TO take testimony
on this point was made. The main
point at issue is that the witnesses TO
the will did not know the contents OF
the document when they signed IL,
Notwithstanding the fact that the Cali
fornia law specifically provides that
the witnesses must be advised by the
testator that the document is his last
will. In the hearing of the contest at
Victoria the witnesses testified that
they did not know the nature of the
document. 1t now remains to be seen
whether they will appear before the
British Consul and change this testi-
mony.
Sir Charles said yesterday that he
expects to meet the British Consul and
Judge Coyne of New York, who repre-
sent Mrs. Hopper, to-day and arrange
for the taking of depositions at the
consulate. The hearing will begin this
week.
The presence in San Francisco of the
distinguished jurist from the north is
expected 10 be marked with several
dinners in his honor. given by members
of the local bar, who have followed
their British colleague in his rapid
rise to prominence in the Dominion OF
Canada Sir Charles, although
young man, has been prominently be-
fore the people of Canada for num-
Der of years. His public life began
in Nova Scotia, of which he is a native
and which he represented in the Cana
dian House of Commons for several
years. Later his services as Minister of
Justice and Attorney-General earned
for him knighthood. In 1902 he re-
tired from politics and announced his
intention of never again taking
prominent part in them. He has since
moved to the Pacific Coast and is
practicing law at Victoria.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
PRINCE FUSHIMI is
AGAIN IN THIS CITY
Japanese NobIeman and Warrior and
His Party Return From Visit TO
City of Washington.

Among the passengers on the de-
layed overland train from the East,
arriving here at 2:3O o'clock this
morning. were Prince Fushimi OF
Japan and the members of his party,
who passed through San Francisco
about six weeks ago bound for Wash
ington. The distinguished japanese
nobleman is now on his way home
after an interesting trip, which includ-
ed an audience with President Roose-
velt and receptions in the various big
cities which he visited.
The Prince will sail for japan on
the steamship Mongolia and, having
some time TO spare. it is his intention
to make a hurried trip down the
coast as far as Santa Barbara and Los
Angeles. Returning here he will de-
vote a few days to functions, which
his countrymen will arrange for him.
While in this city Prince Fushimi and
his party will occupy apartments at
the st. Francis Hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
There's Only One Way to
Get the Best Of Whisky

And that Is to let it alone II you try
any other way IL viii get the best OF
you II you cant let II alone you need
DR.. Mckanna's s treatment DR.. Mckau-
na cures the liquor habit BY destroying
the desire for liquor and putting the
system IN its natural condition, where
liquor is not needed 70 help the machin-
cry Of the body To do IT'S work Dr.
McKanna effects a complete cure in three
days without the use OF dangerous hy-
pOdeTmics. annoying cOndn ement or bad
after Effects Dr. Mckanna's treatment
Is absolutely safe and cannot harm the
most delicate constitution. Why waste
time and money IN drinking whisky
when you can be cured OF the liquor
habit IN three days with no chance OF
failure, DO risk and no npleasantnes59
Think II over and call or write Dr. Nc
Kama for full information Address I &
Geary street. San Francisco. Cal Phona
1897 Main
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
FESTIVITIES FOLLOW
THE INSTALLATION
OCCIDENTAL LODGE BANQUETS
HiQh Tribute Pdidto
Nd5on5 by John
hCNduQht.

The annual banquet Of Occidental
Lodge No. p. Free and Accepted Ma
sons. took place at the Hotel Bucking-
ham last night at 10 o'clock The in
stallation was held early in the even
ing at the Masonic Temple. Over 300
Masons took part in the ceremonies at
both places.
The banquet was handsome affair.
The new dining hall of the Bucking-
ham was used for the first time on
this occasion The long tables were
decked with great baskets filled with
big punches Of crimson holly berries.
Worshipful Master Byron G. Mantle,
acting as POSTMASTER, set the keynote
OF the evening in his opening remarks.
He said the banquet was only intend
ed for the promotion Of good fellow
ship and for a sort Of heart TO heart
talk. He added further that no such
thing as aristocracy existed In Ma
sonry. Every Mason was upon the
same footing. whether he be the poor
man or the millionaire.
John Mcknight was the speaker OF
the evening. AS he arose he was hailed
with enthusiastic cheering. He chose
for his subject, What I Don't Know
About Masonry" The speaker evil
dently did, however, know a great deal
about Masonry. His remarks, while
humorous, were most pertinent to the
occasion.
Masonry, he said, represented BROTH
erIy love and fidelity. A grand element
CT faith was one OF the great charac-
teristics OF this magnificent order. 1t
was known throughout the wide world.
So long as Masonry existed justice
would never be without a champion,
charity would never be without gen
erous hand and the cause Of human
brotherhood would never lack a friend.
These remarks brought out tremen-
dous applause and every man in the
big company rose 10 his feet, cheering
the speaker and his eloquent remarks.
Speeches were also made by z. c.
Lands, the retiring master. and James
A Shook, the past master. There were
songs by Professor Wanrel and L. A.
Steiger. Instrumental music also add
ed to the general joyousness of the oc-
casion.
Retiring Master z. C. Lands was
presented with a beautiful jeweled
badge from the lodge. the presentation
speech being made by r. H. Country
man.
Following are the officers Of the
lodge for 1905: Byron G. Mantle, wor-
shipful master; VIM. V. Bryan, senior
warden; Jas. NJ. Gleaves, junior war
den; c. II. Haskell. treasurer; W. G.
Anderson, secretary; S. H. Clawson,
senior deacon; W. K. Fletcher, junior
deacon; F. A. Houseworth, marshall
+. r. Vail. steward; VIM. B. Gray.
steward; Chas. F. Tilton, organist
Geo. Fischer, tyler.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
BRIEF CITY NEWS.

PTOMAINE POISONING.-Thom McKen-
ma a labcrer OF 9Gl Guerrero street, was taken
10 the Central Emergency Hospital last night
suffering from ptomaine poisoning He ate a
quantity Of canned cCrned beef and immedi-
ately afterward was seized with severe pains
In his intestines. He suffered intense agony,
but at late hour last night out OF dan
ger.
WILL GIVE A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
The Christmas festival OF the Pilgrim Sunday
school OF the t1rst Unitarian Church will be
held this evening at Native Sons Hall. Every
pleasure will be offered to the youngsters who
attend There will be games a Christmas tree
and a Santa Claus for the little ones A
comedy entitled The Russian Honeymoon
viii be presented. After 10 o'clock there will
SUES UNITED RAILROADS-Suit was
filed yesterday in the Justices Court by Cor
nelius C. Bishop for $3.50. Bishop alleges that
while attempting 10 board a car belonging
t. the defendant corporation at Howard and
Thirteenth streets on October 24 he was thrown
from the platform and dragged several yards.
and for doctors bills he seeks damages in
the sum named
ASK DAMAGES FOR DEATH. MARY A.
Lee and her sons-Wiliam Charles AMI
George-yesterday sued the United Railroads
for S5O,u00 damages for the death Of Edward
]. Lee, the husband and father who was
killed by being run over by an electric car at
San Bruno Park station. They allege that Lee
signaled the car. but it was running at un-
lawful rate Of speed and bore him down as he
was crossing the track.
AGED MAN KNOCKED DOWN BY CAR
Henry Lougherry, aged so years. knocked
down by a Valencia-street car yesterday and
badly injured. Lougherry was crossing the
street when the car caIde along. The feeble
man was unable To move fast and before he
could get across the tracks the struck
him. He was taken TO the Central Emergency
Hospital and treated for dislocated shoulder
and possible internal injuries. Lougherry
lives at 21e Diamond street
MEXICAN FAMILY DEPORTED. - Mrs
Leovarda Aguiiar and her four children rang
ing in ages from 10 years to months- were
ordered deported 10 Acapulco by special board
of inquiry yesterday. The family arrived on
the steamer City OF Peking from Acapulco The
woman was without means and said that her
sister, Constancia Aguilar, at Lagunitas had
paid for the passage of her children and pro-
posed TO place them in orphan asylum here
Mrs Aguilar says that she is the wife of Fran
cisco Perea. Mexican customs official I'm
migrant Inspector de la Tore recommended
her deportation.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
MAsoNs HOLD INSTALLATIONS.
King Solomon and Hermann Lodges
InauguFate Many New Officers.

More than 300 members of the Ma
sonic fraternity assembled last even
ing in Mission Masonic Hall to wit
ness the installation of the officers of
King Solomon Lodge No. 26O, F. and
A. NJ. George w. Lake, the retiring
worshipful master, was the installing
officer and he was assisted by Past
Master Roland E. Hartley as marshal
of ceremonies. The new officers are:
Clarence T. Cleve, worshipful master;
Samuel B. Stevenson. senior warden;
George NJ. Davis, junior warden; Will
liam P. Filmer, treasurer; Harry
Baehr, secretary (twelfth year, Ira
S. Hobbs, senior deacon; Randolph d.
Whiting, junior deacon; Edward A.
Jansen, marshal; Edward E. Conn
and Henry L. Green, stewards, and
George c. Dawson, tyler. After in
stallation came the presentation of a
large case of silver tableware of Re-
firing Master Lake, after which there
was an adjournment to the banquet
hall, where supper was partaken of.
The principal speakers after the re-
past were Past Masters Gus Gunzen-
dorfer. F. H. Gould, David S. Hirsh-
. Il T.
The following were installed as the
officers of Hermann Lodge Nd 127 in
the Masonic Temple last night: S.
Joseph Theisen, worshipful master;
August Busse. senior warden; Otto
Lemcke, junior warden: L. Schu-
macher, secretary; Diedrich B. Ute.
treasurer; John Hermann. senior dea-
con; Carl Z. Blunck. junior deacon
Johannes G. Raith, organist, and
Herman Schoene, tyler. The retiring
master, Fritz Gercke, was the install
ling officer, and Fritz Hagemann acted
as grand marshal. Then followed the
presentation of a past masters jewel
to Mr.. Gercke, after which there was
a banquet. Addresses were made by
the new master, the senior and junior
wardens, Marcus Rosenthal, Otto tum
Suden and George H. Bahrs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
PERSONAL.

]. Hays of Hardin Springs is at the
Grand.
E. o. Gerberding of Hueneme is at the
Occidental.
L. ]. Rose, a wealthy fruit grower Of
Oxnard, is at the Palace.
Former Assemblyman c. B. Jillson OF
Napa is at the Occidental
Joseph Scott. one of Los Angeles
leading attorneys, is registered at the
Palace.
P. C. Drescher, a well-known mer-
chant of Sacramento, is at the st.
Francis.
Claude S Williams. one of Salt Lakes s
leading citizens. is guest at the ST.
Francis.
State Printer w w. Shannon and
wife are down from Sacramento and
are at the Lick.
Fletcher L. Walker, son of Million
aire Walker Of Minnesota, arrived at
the st. Francis yesterday.
Walter T. Parker, assistant tax agent
of the Southern Pacific Company at
| Los Angeles, is at the Lick.
DR.. C. L. McCracken of Pescadero
dlIu III. L. d Aciu VI w C1NCi WIG
were among yesterdays arrivals at the
Grand.
D. B. Giles, general manager of the
Montana -Tonopah Mining Company,
arrived from Tonopah yesterday and is
at the Palace.
DR.. and Mrs. Thacker and daughter
of New Zealand arrived from the East
| last night on their way TO the Anti
podes and are registered at the Palace.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
SIXTH TIME IN TWO YEARS
YUBA STORE Is ROBBED
Burglars Operate Notwithstanding
That Proprietor Has Killed One
Thief and Shot at Another.
MARYsNILLE. D. l9.-satur

MARYSVILLE. Dec. l9.-Saturday
night Humans store in Sheridan,
twenty miles south Of Marysville, was
entered by burglars and about $50
worth Of cutlery taken. This is the
third time that the store has been
robbed in theepast six months. The
thief was wise enough 10 turn of the
burglar alarm connecting the store with
Eenman's house.
The place has been robbed AT least
six times in the last two years Six
months ago his burglar alarm brought
Hnman 10 the store and he killed the
robber. Two months ago he shot the
hat of another.
The burglar also broke into the de-
pot al Sheridan and took contents Of
2 Valise and a trunk.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
CaIifornians in New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-The follow
ing Californians reached New York
to-day:
From San Franciseo-Miss Chinn
and c. Grandyear. at the Broadway
Central; c. McMee, at the Martha
Washington Hotel; Mrs. A. Miller, at
the Algonquin: Mrs. ]. S. Pendergast,
at the Broadway Central; C. Foldberg,
at the Cadillac; G. Z. Hoyt, at the
Astor House: w. e. Lancks, at the
Hotel Imperial; J. A. Parrott, at the
AIbemarle; G. Seblond. at the Breslin;
w. Wright, at the Victoria.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
GERMAN COUNT TAKES
A JAPANESE BRIDE
Attache of Legation at Toxic Weds
Daughter of Diplomat OF
MikadO's Realm.

TOXIC, Dec. 1s.-Hannah, the
daughter of Viscount Aoki, formerly
japanese Minister to Germany, and
Count Alexander Won Hatzfeldt-Trach-
enberg, an attache of the German le-
cation here, were married to-day in
the Catholic Cathedral. which was
crowded with prominent japanese and
members of the diplomatic corps.
The japanese ceremony and the
German civil marriage. the latter be-
ing performed by the German Minis
ter, Count Won Arco-Valley, preceded
the religious ceremony in the cathe-
dral.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
welded in San Rafael

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. 19.-E. T.Myall
and Edna B. Schwartz, both of whom
claim to be from Oakland, were mar
ried here to-day by Recorder Murray.
Inquiry at the office of the Oakland
Transit Company, where the groom
and his bride said they were both en-
ployed, elected the information that
they were not known there.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
CRIES OF HELPLESS OLD
MAN ATTRACT RESCUERS
Bed-Ridden Paralytic Saved From
Flames That Destroy Sutter
County Home

MARYSVILLE, Dec. 19.5Stricken
with paralysis, unable to move. and
with the flames of his burning home
almost licking his face was the pre-
dicament Of ex-Supervisor Jacob
Weiss Sunday when friends attracted
by his cries entered the house and
saved him.
Sunday night while the other mem
bers of the family were temporarily
away from the Weiss home in Meri-
dian. Sutter County, the house caught
FIRE in a mysterious manner. The help
less old mans cries attracted
pedestrians in the neighborhood and
though the place was blazing fiercely
they rushed TO his rescue.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20

Bear in mind that every Instrument in
this sale can be obtained on the easiest
Of monthly OF weekly payments Two
years time 70 complete the purchase
Por Those who want the Very Best
Then there are the grsndest Of largest
size hand-carved. brand-new uprights
highest grade makes. such as are ordi-
narily sold for $3.50 $500 and even $3.50
Our sale prices on these will range from
szss 1913 and up 20 S35s.
We want every one OF the remaining
nine Instruments out OF the way this
week and viii not split hairs about the
terms Of payment
Three more Of the famous auto-pianos
"a piano with a player concealed inside
put into space hitherto not utilized in
2 2 ordinary piano case. Even the ped
ais can be folded inside the piano cas-
50 that no one would ever know il from
a regular highest grade upright piano
One IS fancy mahogany case. one is
quarter-sawed oak and still another is
IN mottled walnut. At the prices marked
they should all find buyers before noon
Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
Kined bN a Live Wire

MARYSVILLE, Dec. Is.-Thomas J.
Meade was killed by a live electric
wire in Colgate Sunday No one wit
messed the accident, but men around
the plant saw the young man en-
veloped in flames and from appearance
fl is believed he stepped upon a wire
that had broken from its fastenings.
The young man was in the employ Of
Tree electric company and was twenty
four years Of age. He leaves a widow.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
MAN ON EARTH
Is LOCATED IN SPOKANE
SpeciaI Police Officer Is Caught Rob
bing a Box Containing Funds
for the Orphans

for the Orphans.
SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. 1e.-The
man who stole coppers from the eyes
of a corpse has been matched by X.
H. Woodward Of Spokane, who has
been robbing an orphans mite box
placed in a store which he was en-
ployed to guard. On three occasions
he has stolen the little fund left oy
the eharitably disposed in little box
in a furniture store. Last night he
was watched and officers caught him
in the act. He confessed and said ne
meant to pay ii back He pleads that
he has been out Of regular work for
some time.
Woodward was formerly on the po-
lice force and recently secured the
job as watchman. His thefts amount
to about 8 in all.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20

NAPA- Dec 1s--Sentence was pro-
nounced to-day by Judge Gesford on
four men convicted of burglary last
week by juries. John Kelly was given
five years in Folsom, Samuel Beamis
six years in San Quentin. Thomas
Burchell three years in Folsom and
Frank Collins four years in San Quen-
tin.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
FOUR MEN DIE IN FLAMES
ON AN OIL BARGE AT SEA
Explosion Sets Fire to Million Gallon
Cargo Belonging to Standard


NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-By the ex-
plosion and burning of one million
gallons of petroleum on a Standard
Oil Company's barge at sea, OF Long
Branch, n. j., Sunday afternoon. four
men were burned to death. The dead:
CAPTAIN G. P. STOKES.
A STABLE, engineer.
AL BRANDT, fireman.
H. HANSEN, sailor.
-Four survivors of the crew of the
burned barge were brought to this
port and are in a hospital suffering
from burns.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20

LEGS CRUSHED BY WHEELS OF TRAIN
Harry E. Smith was brought TO the Southern
Pacific Hospital last night from San Luis
Obfspo, where his two legs were badly crushed
the result of being over by a train.
The surgeons found IL necessary to amputate
both legs. Smith was riding pile driver
which was being pushed in front of train
that was bound for this city. He was trying
to step on TO the engine from the piledriver
when he slipped and fell under the engine
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
Square Piano for the Asking.

Yes. we'll give the first caller Monday
z square piano for the asking. Three
more have come 10 US IN part payment
for new pianos since Friday mOrnfne.
Take choice Of these and two others for
$35; still another S23, and a very choice
one that ought to be worth 5000 of any
ones money, is now sS7. Pay 81 or SO
e month If you like.
We are determined now to close out
everything. The matter Of value or cost
cuts no figure in this-we must attain
our ends. Our store will be wrecked
with the rest Of the building to make
room for the most beautiful Office build
ing here IN the city-a proposition, ac-
cording 70 the latest plans. involving an
investment Of over $4,000 900
Remember the place. POmmer-Eilers
Music Company, CALIFORNIA; biggest and
busiest and best piano dealers, 500 Mar
ket street. between the Palace Hotel and
the Examiner building.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-20
Then These Organs.

A couple Of very fine church organs.
worth retail $3.50 are 10 go this week for
tl2s and SI3s Easy payments Of IS a
month If desired
One chapel organ. renowned make
plain case. retail SIS, now s57. payments
OF 50 q month Just the thing for a
small church or Sunday-schOoI-
a number Of parlor organs for a mere
song We must simply get rid OF every
one Of them. Estey SIS; Mason & Ham
lin. SIS. Kimbsll, in very good order. S3s.
Three OF the most beautiful piano
cased organs. in ebOnized and mahogany
cases. At 10 per cent less than factory
cost Payments OF IS a month buys
them.