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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-08-28

| HoNGKoNG, August 6.-In an inter
view today with the survivors of the
Kucheng massacre they declared that
the outrage was carried on in most
diabolical manner and was evidently
a premeditated and carefully arranged
attack, entirely unprovoked, made
| upon the occupants of the missionary
| station while asleep.
The bodies of the victims were
buried at FOo-chow. There are
rumors of further riots at stations
nearer Foo chow than Kucheng.
SHANGHAI, August 6.-The Mer-
curry today publishes dispatch from
Foo-chOw saying that the position of
Europeans is critical owing to the
hostility of natives and native Off
cials. 1t is added that if an outbreak
occurs the native officials will be un-
able to cope with the mob. Fukhein
province is said to be IN state of re-
belliOn, and the mission at Fungfuk,
in that province, is said to be des-
troyed.
English and American residents
have telegraphed for gunboats to pro-
tect the foreign settlement.
LONDON, August 6.-Officials of the
Foreign Off1ce have cabled instruc-
tions to the British Minister at Pc
king, n. r. O'Connor, to demand the
safety of all British subjects in the
disturbed districts, and to insist on a
full inquiry into the massacre. In
addition Mr.. O'Connor has been
ordered to see that the culprits are
punished and an independent inquiry
made into the Kucheng massacre by
the British Consular Court.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The depart
ment has received the following ca
blegram from Consul General Jerni-
gan at Shanghai: "HaXon, the
United States Consul at Foo-chow,
wires: The American Mission pro-
perty at Yum Fuh has been burned.
The details of the Kucheng massacre
lily surrounded and the sleeping ladies
and children speared to death. The
situation is still unsettled"
Instructions have been sent 10 the
British Admiral of the China station
for the protection of British residents.
Sir Halliday Mccartney, the Eng
lish secretary of the Chinese Lega-
tion in London, has expressed China's
regret for the massacre, and has de-
clared that every effort will be made
to bring the culprits to justice.
The last letter, dated April Sth,
from the murdered English mission
ary, Rev. Mr.. Stewart, has been re
ceived III London, and describes the
critical condition of affairs at Ku-
cheng. Mr.. Stewart wrote: "Ten
days ago we were awakened in the
morning by a native clergyman, who
crossed the river in order to bring us
the startling news that the Vegetarian
rebels were expected at daylight to
storm Kucheng.
"The gateways of the city We're
blocked with timber and stone in
order to prevent their entry. We had
100 men, women and children in our
company outside the town. We
passed terrible time until day ybreak,
when torrents of rain fell and post
poned the attack. On the fourth day
the gates were opened and the man
DARN in command conferred with the
Vegetarian leaders. What occurred
during this interview we do not know,
but nobody believes we have seen the
end of this affair"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-08-28
Christian Missions Destroyed

HONGKoNG, August S.-The British
and American missions at Fat chan,
near Canton, were attacked yesterday
evening by a large mob. The hos
pitfalls We're demolished. Some of the
missionaries fed to Shameel while
others remained.
a Chinese gunbOat has been dis
patched to quell the riot. 1t is re-
ported that all the missions at Kwang-
tung will soon be destroyed and the
missionaries driven to the treaty
ports. The rioters are 1900 strong
and well armed and organized, and
able to withstand the Chinese troops.
NEW YORK, August S.-The feeling
of uneasiness over the troubles in
China was increased yesterday at the
Mission rooms of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church by the arrival of the fol-
lowing unsigned cable from ShaDg-
hal:
Missionaries masSacred. Hold
joint meetings of the societies. Press
government for help"
The sender is believed to have been
DR.. J. r. Hykes, agent for the Amer
lean Bible Society in China. 1t was
received by Or. \. 3. Leonard, Cor
responding Secretary of the NJ. +.
Foreign Mission, who interprets the
message to mean that the endangered
missionaries are holding Joint meet
ings and pressing the home govern
5 ments for protection.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-12

George W. Hooper, brother of the de-
fendent, testified to the talk he had with
Mr.. Cressey when he told him that his
brother was owing him a small balance
on an old note. No, cross-examination.
Mr.. Mathews then read an abstract
from letter written by Mr.. Cressey to
Mr.. Morton. and dated FGorham. Me-,
January %, 1885, in which he spoke OF
having considerable money to invest. and
said that he had not been able to be about
for mora than two months.
Mr. Mathews in his closing argument
devoted much of his timo to the testi-
mopy given by Mr.. Neal and Mr.. Morton.
and claimed that in 1888 Mr., Hoopers'
circumstances were such that he had no
need to borrow money. He made a close
and logical review of the evidence in the
case
Mr.. Waterman in his argument defend
ed the memory of Mr.. Cressey from the
charge of forgery, and said that the record
OF his long business life was sufficient
answer to such a claim. His review OF
the evidence was sharp and effective.
Judge Bonney charged the jury very
briefly, the question being one of fact en-
uirely.
The jury returned verdict for the de-
fendent.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-12
CITY Goyernn,en t.

A special meeting of the Board of May
or and Aldermen was held yesterday af-
ternoon to consider assessments.
The Mayor was absent Chairman
Randall presided.
Absent-Aldermen buddy, Peters and
Smith.
This order was unanimously passed:
Ordered-Ihat upon hearing given this
18th day of December, a. D., 1895 at z
p. IN. upon the sewer assessments esti-
mated and assessed by the order of the
Mayor and Aldermen, passed December
20, 1895, recorded in the City of Portland
records, vol. 81, page "a, the Mayor and
That, pursuant to said order of the
Mayor and Aldermen, due notice has been
given Of this hearing by publication OF
said order and assessments made therein
on December 3D., seven days before the
hearing. and that no person appearing to
be heard and no objection being made to
any of said assessm ents, the Mayor and
Aldermen do hereby confirm ali of said
assessments and adjudge that no one OF
them shall be increased or diminished.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-12
DEATHS.

At Great Chebeague Island Dec. 10. Leon
stuart son OF Dr. L. l.. and Alice nj. Hale, aged
6 months 26 days
In Cumberland Centre, Dec 10. Samuel r,
Sweetser, aged 70 years 8 months.
Funeral Thursday Afternoon at 23O O'Clock
from his late residence.
In Sanford, Nov o. Dea. George Gowen.
In Sanford Dec. 2, Lillian. wife OF Ed II.
Emery, aged 81 years
In Springvale, Dec. 2. Coleman Moody aged
n years.
In Sanford. Nov. 80. Eveline Taylor aged 2
years.
In Shapleigh, Dec 2, Ivory Hall, aged about
81 years.
lii Bath, Dec. 8, Miss Nellie M. Shaw, aged
81 years.
In Bath, Dec. 7. Mrs, Margaret Judge. aged
At years.
In Lynn Dec l. Mrs. Josie Wilson, formerly
OF Bddeford.
In Saco, Iec, s, Mrs. Melinda j. Hanson, aged
So years.
In Biddeford. Dec. 7, Mrs. Ida NJ. Waiker.
aged 80 years.
In Biddeford, Dec. 7, James M. Hurd. aged
In Wells, Dsc.. A, Mrs Isabelle West, aged
So Years.
ARDS, aged "a years.
Ii BAH Dec. a, Elwell A. Dikinson. aged %
In In Parkman, Dec. 1. Mrs. Lydia Smart. aged
In Parkman, Dec. 6, Mrs. Nancy Pacard.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-12

There was an absurd street report yes
tarday that the steamer Portland was in
trouble. AS matter of fact she was at
her wharf in Boston. The captains OF
that line are not given to taking chan
ces.
J.W. Trefethen reported the arrival yes
terday of the following fishermen with
cod and paddock: Fredonia, of Glouces-
ter, with 10000 pounds; the Uncle Joe,
with 10000; the Emma jane, with 5000
pounds; the Cora u. Smith, with 5000
pounds; the Robert and Carr, with 5000
pounds; the Moses b. Linscott, with 5000
pounds, and the Amy Wiokson, with 5000
pounds. The fishermen complained of
the bitter cold.
There was a very heavy sea outside yes
terday.
The four-masted schooner Augustus NJ.
Palmer of Bath. parted her lines yester-
day morning and went ashore near the
marine railway.
The Allan liner Laurentian will sail
today. She received cattle and sheep
last night.
The harbor was uncommonly rough
yesterday and vessels at the wha4 YES
strained on their lines in way to sug-
gest that it would be well for the captains
to look to them. An attempt to coal the
Laurentian was given up, it having been
found impossible to keep lighters along
side.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-12
MARRIAGES..

In this city, Dec. IL. by Rev. DR.. Blanchard.
William b. Adie and Miss Annie r. Cole, both
of Portland
In Old Orchard. Dec 10, by Rev. w. Canham.
George Ii. Merrill and Mrs Sarah E. Mack,
both of Scarboro.
In Hollis, I'd Just. Hill Gordon, of Dayton,
and Miss Emma A. Warren of Hollis
In Springyale, Nov. 20, Joseph Vallire, OF
Sanford and Rosanna LaVesque Of Springyale
In Springvale. Nov. %, Fred B. Kicker and
Olive Pillsbury. both of Shapleigh.
In Sanford, Nov. 81, Daniel @. Littlefeld of
Alfred and Sadie +. Moulton of Sanford.
In Sanford, Nov. 81, VIM. a. Whitcomb and
Ellen N Carpenter. both of Sanford.
In Sanford, Dec. 2. Lindsay H. Downs and
Elyna +. Wheeler, both of Sanford.
III Ihomastou, Dec. 5. Eugene w. Goss OF
ton.
In East Corinth, Nov. &c, John A. Barker and
Miss Nettie Smith of Hudson
In Lynn, Mass, Nov. 2, Corey A. Bumpus
and Florence i. Young both formerly of Spring
vale.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-12
WEDDINGS.

fendent

The marriage Of Miss Annie Raymond
Cole to Mr.. William Buzzell Adie took
place yeterday noon at the reidence of the
BRIDE uncle, Mr.. Edward Crabtreo, 1854
Pearl street. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Henry Blanchard of the
Congress Square church. The house
was beautifully decorated with ferns,
potted plants and crysanthsmums. The
bride wore a wedding dress Of white Dres-
den silk and carried brides roses. The
bridemaids were Gladys Hanson and
Alice Lane, cousins of the bride and
groom They wore white muslin After
the ceremony lunch was served to the in
vited friends and relatives. Miss Maud
Packard, Mrs. Peter Feenay, Miss Fan
ME Cobb, Miss Winnifred Milliken, Miss
Lillian Crabtree and Mrs. Frank CALI
son assisted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adie will be at home af-
ter January l at Roberts street.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-12
SANTA CLAUS
MESSAGE:
To the Little Tots and
their Mothers and Faith
ers.

Train parted on the eastern
slopes of the Rockies.
Only one-half the train loaded
with2 Christmas Presents selected
with special care for the White
Store arrived yesterday, the other
half will arrive and be on exhi-
bition today. Sorry to have de-
layed you one day, but neyerthe-
less they are beautiful things that
| have selected for you.
NEXT FRIDY-You will see on
exhibition in the rear end of MR..
LARRABEE'S sWHITE STORE
part of the train on which | ar
rived, in case no accident occurs
unloading.
I shall be with you that day on
my train.
Come and see me and tell me
how much you appreciate the
pretty things have brought for
you.
Here is list of o small part Of
the large line of Holiday Gifts.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-12
For the Little Brother.

Climbing monkey, Zeotrope,
Noah's Ark, surprise box, trans
parent slate, trombone, oornet
harmonica, music box, hand organ,
swimming frog, hair horse, mod
elling set, brickmaking set, books,
blacksmith set, bridge making
set, Panel making set, games,
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-12

/ balls, magnetic toys and lots of
others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-23
DEPEW Is 81 TODAY.

The Ever Talking New Workers. Birth
day Celebrated With Peaches.
NEW YORK, April 23-Chauncey NJ
Depew is having a birthday. The occa-
sion is his 6lst one.
The Montauk club of Brooklyn, cele-
brated the event with dinner last
night, and the subject of the celebration
was there. He had a great time. and
he showed the more aged members of
the club how a really young man should
enjoy himself. He accepted the clubs
congratulations with becoming modesty,
and the huge peach which he found be-
side his plate tIckled him greatly.
The peach was a feature of the dinner.
Each guest got one for a souvenir When
the coffee came on the doors opened and
in stalked three weired figures masked
and Enthusiastically clothed. Between
them they bore a table, on which was
something that made Mr.. Depew throw
up both hands, while the diners yelled
with Montauk glee, which is the noisiest
glee to be found within 100 miles of the
Gowanus canal
They had brought in a fine peach tree
full of peaches. The big crowd struck
up "rhe Bowery," and then it was truly
a noble sight to see and hear Mr.. De-
pew beat time and sing. He did it we'll.
Almost, not quite as we'll, as ne spoke
afterward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-23
LOCAL MENTION.

Nelson's trapeze performers will be at
the Crawford opera house tonight
A. r. Lingafelt of the Rock Island and
Mrs. Lingafelt will return today from
Davenport, Iowa, where they have been
visiting friends for few days.
l. G. Hastings, secretary and treasurer
of the Chicago, Rock Island s. Texas, is
in Topeka today at the Rock Island gen.
eral offices. His headquarters are at
Fort Worth.
The Rock Island is receiving COM
plants from along the line in regard to
the scarcity of rain. In western Kansas
in particular there has been very little
rain this spring
The Rock Island is having its first
Texas homeseekers' excursion today.
There will be others on April 80, May 21
and June II. There are four in the
series, and the rate will be one fare for
the round trip
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-23
IT SPENDS roo MUCH .
The Asylum Committee Accused of Vast
fuIness in Its Methods.

The AsyIum Committee Accused of Waste
fulness in Its Methods.
The asylum investigation committee
flushed the investigation of DR.. kniberg
last evening and adjourned until Tues
day of next week.
This committee is being criticized by
the members of some of the other COM
mittees- for it's expensiveness, but it is
presumed that the members of the other
committees are feeling badly because
the asylum committee got its finger into
Governor MorrilI's contingent fund and
the others have not yet got any money.
1t is charged that many witnesses have
been subpoenaed when there was no
need of it; that the investigation of CAP
tain w. S. Wait was sham because his
term had already expired and that the
committee has ordered more supplies
than necessary.
The committee has ordered its steno
grapher to make three copies of all the
evidence, which it is said is a useless ex-
pense. and has ordered enough carbon
paper to last one stenographer almost
year.
There is also complaint made because
the asvlum committee has tor its stem
ographer young man named Ferguson
who draws one salary from the state as
stenographer to Treasurer Atherton. The
kickers say one salary is enough at
time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-23
HAD A BIG SCARE.
RiOtOus Strikers Threatened, But Dis
persed When the Sheriff Came.

RiotOus Strikers Threatened, But Disc
persed When the Sheriff Came.
PoMERoY, O., April pa messenger
IN buggy dashed into town from Mi
nersville at 1 u. M, with a request that
Sheriff Titus come to the scene of the
mining troubles at once, with sufficient
help to suppress the riotous strikers He
stated that the operators were in fear of
their lives, and that the village was about
to be searched and burned.
The sheriff gathered up a dozen citi-
zens and placed them at a hotel, where
he could reach them by telephone, and
then went to the scene of the trouble
single handed to recOnnoiter.
Spies evidently notified the strikers of
his approach, as they disappeared from
the streets before his arrival He re-
manned on the ground until late hour,
but nothing OF serious character hap
pened.
Last nights outbreak was caused by a
report that. non union miners had in
creased in numbers and that eighteen
men would go into the mines this morn
ing Strikers are determined that non
union men must go
They had a secret meeting at Schafer's
hall last night and resolved to harass
them until forced to retreat. 1t is ex-
pected that company !, 18th regiment of
o. N. G. stationed at MiddlepOrt, five
miles below will be called on if the
trouble is not otherwise squelched at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-23
A WILD GOOSE CHASE.
LewelIing PardOned a Convict to Find ga
Hidden Treasure

LewelIing PardOned a Convict to Find ga
Hidden Treasure "
W. s. Hancock, who was until this
spring store keeper at the penitentiary
under Warden Chase, was on the witness
stand today before the Chase investiga-
ton committee and told all about the
trip made by Governor Lewelling, War
den Chase, a pardoned convict and him.
self to Arkansas in search of a hidden
treasure which the convict said he could
locate.
This convict's name was Geo Fl.
6honewaldt and he was employed in the
storekeeper's department
Mr.. hancock said Shonewaldt told
him that if he ever became free man
he would be rich, for he knew where a
gold treasure was buried. Schone waldr
told Hancock that he wanted him to
share it with him. MIR. Hancock said he
told the warden about this mans story
and the result was that ShOnewaldt was
pardoned and acted as guide for party
of state officials into the wiIds of Arkan-
sas in search of the hidden treasure
which they did not find. Shonewaldt
had his pardon all right, however.
s honewaidfs pardon reached the pen
itentiary two days before the party head
ed by Governor Lewelling left for Ar
kansas.
Mr.. Hancock was not anxious to tell
this story, but it was brought out little
by little on the cross examination.
w. j. Costigan OF the Ottawa Journal
and Col Fred Close are said to have
been members of this party but their
names were not given by Hancock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-23
may FIGHT ENGLAND.
Nicaragua is Seeking Allies to
Resist Great Britain.
Making Every Possible Prepar-
alton for Defense.
PLAN A LATIN UNION.
South American Countries to
Combine Against Europe.
Several Governments Have Al
ready Approved the Plan.


New YORK, April 23-A special dis
patch to the World from Colon, Colon
bia. April %, says: Nicaragua is seek
ing allies, it is understood here. She is
preparing in every other possible way,
it is said, to resist Great Britain's de-
mands. contained in the recent ultima
tum, for punitive damages for the BAN
ishment of British subjects from the
Mosquito coast and for damages to the
property of those and other subjects.
A special to the World from Caracas,
Venzuela, April %, says: Steps have al
ready been taken to bring about an al
lance of all the Latin American coun-
tries against European aggression.
A number of governments, it is said,
have approved the plan and general
congress may be called in July to con-
slider the matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-23
HADN'T SEEN HIM DRUNK.
A Great Many People Who Didn't See Mr..
Rogers Intoxicated.

A Great Many People Who Didn't See Mr..
Rogers Intoxicated.
This was university day before the
Rogers investigation committee. Chan.
cellor Snow, four professors, the librarian
and two regents were on the witness
stand.
Chancellor Snow was the. first witness
called when the committee got down to
business at IL o'clock. Chancellor Snow
said Mr.. Rogers was one of the best re-
gents the university ever had, that he
was always gentlemanly in his conduct
and that he had never seen him
under the influence of liquor. The reg.
ular meetings of the regents are held in
the chancellors office and he saw Mr..
Rogers every time he was in Lawrence.
Professors Dyche, Blake. Williston and
BlackmAr all testified that they had
never seen Mr.. Rogers under the influ-
ence of liquor and that his conduct
around the university was that of gen.
tleman.
Miss Carrie Watson, the librarian at
the university, said Mr.. Rogers fire.
quently visited the library wnen he was
at the university and that she never seen
him under the influence of liquor
Mr.. H s. Clark of Lawrence, one of
the regents. said he had never
seen Mr.. Rogers intoxicated. He
was always a gentleman at the
meetings of the board. He said
he saw him at the Eldridge house the day
after the Leavenworth banquet and Mr.
Rogers was sober at that time
Regent Sans also testified that Mr.
Rogers was always sober and per-
feet gentleman in his manners at the
meetings of the board, and he had never
seen him under the influence of liquor.
and had never seen him drink liquor of
any kind.
When Professor Blake was on the
stand, Mr. Overmyer asked him if he
had known about Mr.. Rogers visiting
club with Secretary Moody of the uni
versity if he would have signed the state
ment as to Mr. Rogers good character.
Prof Blake said d-that ii he had known
that he might have considered his
action before signing the statement.
Judge Thacher asked him if he re-
garded the mere fact of drinking glass
or two of beer az an objectionable of
fense in an officer of the university.
Prof Blake replied that he did not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-23
TO LISTEN AGAIN.
Supreme Court Will Consider
Income Tax Petitions.
Hearing Reserved Till May 6
for a Full Bench.
SHALL CASE REOPEN.
Arguments to be Made by Two
Counsel on a Side.
Justice Jackson Will Virtually
be the Umpire.
SHALL CASE REOPEN.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The q. S.
supreme court today through Chief JUS
tice Fuller made the following order in
regard to the petitions for rehearing of
the income tax question: "The considera-
tion of the two positions (the income tax
petitions) for rehearing is reserved until
Monday. May 9th, when full bench is
expected, aud in that event two counsel
on a side will be heard at that time"
Although the order does not explicitly
so state it means that argument will be
heard, not on the merits of the income
tax question itself, but on the question
whether or not there shall be a rehearing
of the suits heretofore decided.
This argument it is expected will in
clude the extent to which the rehearing
shall go, that it is whether it shall be
confined merely to the point on which
the court was evenly divided,
the constitutionality of the in
come tax law as a whole, or whether
the whole question shall be reopened
and new argument made on the question
of whether or not rents are exempt from
taxation, as to which there was a clear
majority of the court against this feature
of the tax.
The announcement by the court is fur
ther corroboratiOn of reports of improve
ment in the health of Justice jackson,
as it was made only after assurances that
unless his case took a turn for the worse
he would be able 10 return to his seat on
the bench by the date named in the
order.
The course adopted by the court is a
most unusual one and gentlemen familiar
with its procedure for years can reeelA
lect but one instance in which a like ac-
ton has been taken and that was in the
seventies.
No authoritative statement could be Sc
cured of the reasons for the order, but
the theory is advanced that the court is
again evenly divided and that Justice
jackson has been virtually made umpire
of the qvestion of reopening the cases