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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-18

The place to buy carpet warp the
the cheapest is at MIS-. Judd's. She
has any color you want, on spools.
Call on her before sending your car
pet to the weaver.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-18

The Woodmen, at their last meeting, pass
ed resolutions thanking their wives and sweet
hearts who in any manner assisted to make the
supper 4 success.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-18

Great reductions in millinery at
MIS-. Judd's.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-18

Fresh Oysters! WHEREOF?
at Gray's Place, of course.
Get them any time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
PRESIDENTS POLICY PRAISED.
The Berlin vorwaerts Calls His Answer 10
China a Masterpiece.

Berlin. July 26.-The German foreign
office. which has received no additional
news from China, today, points out
that the conditions for mediation de-
mandcd by President Mckinley pub
iished in Berlin, this morning, place
the United States in substantially the
same position as Germany and France
Nevertheless. the German press con-
tinues to assert that the Washington
government is trying TO part company
with the powers.
The Norwaerts contrasts President
Mckinley's answer to the Chinese note
with Count Won Buelows. praising
President Mckinleys as MASTER
piece and saying: The American
President plays upon China's sympa-
thy without in the slightest degree
committing himself. While he states
certain conditions clearly and ener-
getically. he avoids every threat and
all rude rattlins of the sabre
Count Won Ruelow. before going to
Bremerhaven, had an interview with
the Russian ambassador and subse-
queniiy with the American. on the
following day, Tuesday, HI conferred
with tlia ambassadors Of Austria Hun
gary. France Italy and Great Britain
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
'S0ME HAVE
LEFT PEK|N," j"
Is Earl Lis Statement and
He Is Angry at Doubt
of Ministers Safety.
FEELING At WASHINGTON is GLOOMY.
FEELING At WASHINGTON is GLOOMY
Yesterdays Dispatches All Of U.s.
uaI Character and Feeling
Of Doubt Increases.

London, July 21.-The Shanghai cor
respondent OF the Daily Express telc-
graphing. yesterday. says: Iii Hung
Chang now states that some of the
members of the legations have already
left Pekin and may be expected shortly.
He is becoming angry at the skepticism
Of the consuls.
THE impression is gaining ground
here that the ministers Of the powers
to whom China has appealed for media
tion may still he alive. The reprcsen-
tativcs Of France. Japan. Russia and
the United States have visited Ii Hung
Chang but the others still keep aloof.
The Americans here are indignant
over the fact that United states Con
sui Goodnow has entered into relations
with Earl Ii. but Mr.. GoodnoW defends
his action on the ground that hr il fol-
lowing instructions Of his government" !"
Trade in Shanghai IS so p5ralyzed
that the customs revenue viii not suf-
flee to secure the payment of the next
instalment Of the foreign loan.
"Meanwhile active preparations in
the Yang Use region for war in pro-
gress, not for war against the rebels,
but against foreign powers. Junk loads
If Chinese soldiers ana Boxers. disguis-
Cd as coolies are arriving here daily.
The arsenal is full Of arms and supplies
are constantly coming in. The Nankin
and WI Chang garrisons are being con
stantly reinforced ana the viceroys ad-
nit that they cannot much longer with
stand the pressure brought to bear by
Shcng ana Ii Hung Chang upon them
"a join forces with Prince Tuan.
1T IL hoped that the arrival Of Ad-
miraI seymour here may stiffen the
backs Of the pro-foreign viceroys, and
restore the security Of the port.
Two English missionary ladies. Miss
Whitchurch and Miss Searell 90, have
been murdered at Hsai, in the province
of Shan ST.
"Massacres are also reported from
Tai Yuan ana Pao Ting Flu"
Last saturday. the Chinese minister.
Chi Chen. to Feng Luh handed the
foreign niTice Il long telegram purp0rt-
Ing tl come from Emperor kWang Su,
soliciting Great Britain's good offices
to bring about peace in terms similar
10 the appeals addressed to President
Mckinley ana President Loubet. Thus
far the government has not replied, as
it is felt that in the present anomalous
circumstances the precise origin IF the
telegram is doubtful.
The Hong Kong correspondent of the
Daily Express wires as follows under
Yesterdays date: AN Italian priest
has just arrived from Hen Sien Flu. in
southern Flu An, where tho Italian
bishop ana three priests have been
massacrcd after revolving torture.
This took place, July 4. Six hundred
converts were massacred after the Wo-
mon had been subjected 10 hideous
brutalities. Six other priests fled to
the hills. where they were probably
killed. The priest who escaped had
peIiIpus journey to Hong Kong. He
hid in 4 coffin on board river boat
fOr : J1Vc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
Mr.. REED IS ALL RIGHT.
Mr.. Manley Says he Will Speak in the Com
ing Campaign as Usual.

Portland. Me. July pa New York
special to the Express says:
Hon. J. II. Manley arrived in New
York. yesterday, and put in an appear
ance at Republican headquarters. early
in the afternoon. He is still suffering
from the effects of the fall from the
porch Of his summer residence at
Small Point and, yesterday. had to call
III q surgeon at the Fifth Avenue to
dress his wound.
\ Chicago dispatch to yesterdays
New York World announced that the
Republican national committee had no
use for Former Speaker Reed, ana that
he would not be asked to participate
in the campaign. this fall. Mr. Manley
was asked if this story was true. He
replied;
1t is not. The ex-Speaker has al
ready been invited by the Maine man
ayers to deliver speeches. | have no
doubt hc Will Dc invited by Chief
Scott Of the speakers bureau Of the
national committee and that he will be
glad to accept. The ex-Speakcr is a
true-D blue Republican. He has never
failed his party when called upon 10
perform any service it asked Of him"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27

is bound to accept the word Of its own
officer until it II overcome by irrcfrag-
iii" proof.
Then the exchanges that are in con-
stant progress between the powers are
tending more ana more to cast suspic-
ion upon the gSnuineness Of the many
communications that have come from
Pekin through Chinese governmental
sources.
If it should ~ finally established
that there has been an attempt on
their part to practice Il gigantic fraud
upon the world, the fact may call FOR
change Of attitude on the part Of
the United States government toward
China.
This would not affect the military
,licy already under way. bat merely
the technical relations between the
tWp governments which would pruba-
bly, closely approximate state Of for
mai war.
The navy department. today. con-
tribut"d a brief news item in the shape
Of q vindication hy Admiral Rcmey
of the United States marines from the
general charge of l0oting at Ticn Tsin
The admiral had good deal more
than this to report to the navy de-
partment, but the officials did not re-
gard the rest Of his report as; proper
for publication just now
Gen. Miles and Cen. Burlington were
again in consultation. though sopa-
ratcly. with Secretary Root. today, and
tho suppostion is that the Chinese
campaign was under consideration.
Surgeon General Sternberg has made
every arrangement for the case 1f sick
ana wounded soldiers on Chinese soil.
Provision has been made by the quar-
termastcrs department for the imme-
diate transportation Of the abundance
OF the medical stores and supplies. in
Guiding full supply of hospital tents
with flooring, stoves, etc. The nature
of the situation precludes the establish
mcnt Of a general hospital 1t has been
decided to confine present efforts TO the
establishment of a suitable field hospi-
tai in the immediate vicinity of mill
tary operations.
Major John Van 4. Hoff, surgeon.
has been charged with the establish
ment and care of the proposed hospi-
tai. He il now on duty at san Juan,
+. r.. and will leave there immediate
ly for Washington Tor consultation
with the surgeon general of the army
as to the best course Of procedure in
China,
There already is a large corps of med
ical officers in China and others will be
sent to the assistance of Mai. Hoff He
Will take the first available steamer
across the Pacific.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
INTENDED FOR OTHERS.
Difficult 10 Believe Advice Applies to Us.

while reading the morning paper at
breakfast. | frequently read over the
advertisements of Postum Food Coffe-
and finally began to wonder if it was
fact that my daily headache and dys-
pepsil were due to coffee drinking.
1T never occurred to me that the
warning fitted my case.
Il had been on the diet cure for
more than ten years. having tried
strictly meat diet also strictly vege-
table diet and at other times left off
breakfast for time and again left off
dinner. but all these efforts We're futile
in ridding me Of the steady half-sick
condition under which labored.
Il had never once thought OF over
hauling dear old Coffee but when it
finally occurred TO me to make the trial
and take up Postum. ! Immediately
discovered where the difficulty all these
years came from. 1 now eat anything
for breakfast. as much as desire, do
ing justice to a good meal, and the same
at lunch ana dinner. with never head
ache ar ether disagreeable symptom.
My only 'crankinesS' now Is to know
that | have Postum served as it should
be made that is properly boiled There
is 4 vast difference between poorly
made Postum and good.
&C. +. Hasty of Alameda, Cal, in
sists that he owes his life to me be
cause ! introduced him to Postum. |
have a number of friends who have
been finally cured of stomach ana
bowel trouble by the use OF Postum
Food Coffee in place of regular c-ffee.
please do not use my name.
Ohio
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
LAWLESS MOBS
Run Riot Through Streets Of
New Orleans.
One Negro Killed, Six Will Die and
Score or More Injured.
1900 Troops and 500 Volunteer Police Call
ed Out by Authorities.

New Orleans. La, July 26.-Disorder-
ly scenes following the rioting Of last
night prevailed throughout the city,
today. and resulted in the swearing in
by the mayor Of 500 special policemen
ana the ordering out Of 1900 OF the
state militia, Governor Heard respond
ing promptly to the appeal of Mayor
Capdevielle for assistance in suppress
ing the existing lawlessness and in pre-
venting. tonight. a recurrence of the
violence Of last night Throughout the
day. attacks were made by irrespon-
sible mpbs Of whites upon the blacks.
Before nightfall, the negroes had been
eflectually chased from the streets.
The effect of the disorders was to
put practical stop To business in the
wholesale districts and on the ievee
front As this meant serious Gripping
Of trade of the port, business element
rallied in force and hundreds of the
most prominent men Of the city re-
spOndad 70 the appeal of the mayor for
assistance in preserving order.
summary of the casualties growing
out of the disturbances, last night
and today, shows that one negro was
beaten to death. six were 50 badly
wounded that their lives were dispair-
ed of. ana about score of people.
white and black, male and female.
have been more or less seriously
wounded.
In order to prevent the miscellaneous
distribution Of arms the mayor. this
evening. ordered the closing of gun
shops. Orders We're issued to close up
ever saloon in the city.
The police have been practically
helpless during the disturbance. The.
force consists Of some 800 men, includ-
ing clerks and telegraph operators, and
this is manifestcdly a force Inadequate,
to the preservation of the peace of a.
city Of 100000 people. But aside from
this the fierce Indignation among the
members of the department Of the
ruthless murders Of Capt. Day and
Patrollman Lamb by the negro Robert
Charles. to some extent made the po-
lice sympathetic with the mobs in
their pretended efforts to avenge the
murders
Mayor Capedevielle was at Ocean
Springs, last night, and when he ar.
rived. today, he found awaiting him a
delegation of the leading merchants Of
the city who said the interests of the
and its commercial welfare.
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
WASHINGTON IS DEPRESSED
Over Lack Of News ard Growing Doubts as 10
Pekin Situation.

Washington. July 2G.-There were no
developments. today, to warrant the
assumption that there has been the
slightest improvement in the Chinese
situation. Indeed. tho general tenden-
cy II such news as found light was
t. add to the steadily growing doubt
as To the good faith of the Chinese
government as manifested in its acts.
Admiral Kempff's. letter given pub
licity by the navy department, today,
made the direct statement that the
imperial authorities We're in sympathy
with the Boxers. though he added that
the government was paralyZed and in
capable Of controlling the situation.
This was the first official declaration
to reach our government contradictory
Of the Chinese representations that
the imperial government had stead
fastly and from the first opposed the
Boxer movement ana our government
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
School Tor Methodists al F,eburq.

Fryeburg, Me, July 26.-The outlook
for the school Of Methodists which
opened here. today, is that it will be
successful in every way. 1t will last
for six or seven days. when the regu-
lar ChautauqUa Assembly will begin.
The attendance at the first session was
large. and the courses of instruction
are Of an exceptionally high grade.
many departures in the studies having
been made from last year. In addition
to the regular attendants there are
many new faces seen in the classes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
Appointments for United States Naval
Academy.

On Friday, August l., at 10 o'clock,
Mt the COburn Classical Institute
building in Waterville, Ne. candidates
for nomination to the United states
Naval Academy at Annapolis, will be
examined by a committee selected by
Congressman Burleigh The appli-
cants will be given an examination in
arithmetic. grammar. history and
geography. ana in the marking Of
these papers writing and spelling Will
be considered.
This examination is open to young
men between the ages of L. and 20,
residents of the 3rd Congressional dis
trict.
CONGRESSMAN Burlcigh will recon-
mend the two men obtaining the high
est general average. the second to BE-
designated the alternate. These two
will be instructed by the secretary Of
the navy to report for examination at
Annapolis, September l.
The examining committee consists Of
Prof. Taylor Of Colby College. Prof.
Marquardt of Colby College. ana Nj.
F.. r. Wymdn. superintendent ot
schools in Watcrville
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
The NATIONAL DEMOCRATS
Elect Charles Tracey Of New York Chairman
ot the National Committee.

Indianapolis. July 2G-At a business
meeting of the national committee of
the National Democrats. today.
Charles Tracey of New York, was
elected chairman to succeed George F..
Peabody of New York. who resigned
because of illness. 1t was decided to
establish headquarters in indianapolis.
The committee announces that it will
carry on a vigorous campaign in the
interest of sound money
Authority was given the new chair
man to fill the vacancy on the execu-
tive committee caused by the resigna-
tion Of w. y. Haldmann Of Louisville,
and also the vacancy on the national
committee caused by the resignation
Of Louis r. Ehrick Of Colorado. The
committees adjourned subject to the
call Of the chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington. July 26.-Local rains and
thunder storms have occurred in the Gulf
ana south Atlantic states, also in the
coast districts from Virginia to New
England. Clear weather prevails in the
Lake regions and the central valleys. The
temperature is generally below the sea-
sonal average in al districts. Local rains
ana thunder storms will continue on the
south Atlantic and east Gulf coasts:
elsewhere, the weather will he generally
fair ana moderate temperatures will pre-
vail in all other districts. on the New
England coast the winds will he light 10
fresh northerly on the middle and south
Atlantic coast light to fresh southwest
erly winds will prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
DEMAND HIS REMOVAL.
Burnside Post. G. A. r. Auburn. Censure Pen
sion Commi missioncr Evans

Lewiston. M. July 26.-Eurnside
Post. G. A. r., Auburn, the second larg-
est i'll the state. Wednesday evening
passed resolutions denouncing H. Clay
Evans. commissioner Of pensions. and
demanding Of President Mckinley his
removal. claiming that his retention in
the office is an insult to all Union sol
dicrS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
Free Baptist Assembly al Cd Orchard.

Ocean Park, Me. July 2G.-The Free
BAPTIST annual assembly began here. this
evening. with an address in the Temple
by Rev. DR.. y. T.. Whitaker on '''rhe Tri-
umphant Church The address was nrc
ceded by a praise service. Many prorni d.
nent Free Baptist clergymen ana repre-
sentatires of other denominations arc
here To participate in the meetings The
Chautauqua Assembly will begin. next
Wednesday. All the cottages are occu-
pied and the hotels are rapidly filling,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
Ground Broken ior Fairfield Library.

Fairfield, Ne, July 2G.-Ground was
broken here. To-Day. as the first step
in the erection or $1o,Ooo public III
brary, which has been presented to the
town by Hon. +. J. Lawrence. Horace
Purinton & Go. Of Watervillc, have
been awarded the contract t. carry N
the construction ana they have rcceiv-
ed orders TO push the work as speedily
as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
TWO BR0OksWlLE BOYS DROWNED
Boat Overturned and Searching Party Unable
TO Locate Them in the Fog.

Ellsworth, Me. July 2s.-IIarold Red
man, u years old. and Forest Gray. aged
s. were drowned, today. at Cape Roster,
Brooksville. The boys were out on the
river in a small skin which was over
turned. Their cries We're heard, but ow-
ing to a heavy fog they could not be To-
Gated i'm time to he saved The bodies
Were later recovered. The older boy was
an orphan and lived with his grand
mother, Mrs. Lucy Smith. Gray was the
son of Mrs. Mary Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
4 Pure Water Supply Prevents Sickness
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED 1888.
Banking Rooms 23o Water
Street.

TRUSTEES y H. Manley, L. G. Cor
nish, Lendall Titcomb, Is. II. Pdrrutt,
Treby johnson.
Deposits are placed On interest the first
of February, May, August and Novem-
ber.
Interest paid or credited on account on
first Wednesday Of February ana Au-
gust
Deposits are exempt by law from Ill
taxes, and accounts are strictly confideE-
till
Especial privileges afforded to Execu-
tors Administrators. Guardians, Trus-
tees, married women ana minors.
EDWIN G. Dt' DLEY. Treas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
FAIR. TO-DAY AND SATURDAY.

Washington July 26-Forccast for
Friday ana Saturday: New England.
generally fair Friday and Saturday;
light to fresh northerly winds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27

CASINO
MERRYMEETlNG
PARK.

Regular Shore Dinner soc
Combination Shore and Turkey sJc
We serve Ice Cream and Assorted Cake
with our Shore Dinner
European Plant
Green Turtle and Terrapin Soups, Soft
Shell Crabs Fried Lobster Tartar Sauce,
Broiled Live Lobster, Lobster Newburgh,
Salmon, Philadelphia SQUAD, Quail,
Broilcd Chicken. Steaks. Chops. Salads.
Etc. Seven private Dining Rooms
IA FULLER, Prop
july23dtflstp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27
Boston Forecast.

Boston. July 26.-Local Forecast:
Fair weather. Friday and Saturday;
light, variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-27

are learning new wrinkles every day
from the young folks of the present
generation-one Of the most comforting
is the fact that good laundry work can
be done outside the house as cheaply as
if YOU scrubbed your life away over the
tub. Machinery and system tell the
tale. Family trade is a speciality with
us
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-16
SURVIVED SIX HUSBANDS.
Eventrui Life of los Year Old Boston
Woman.

Boston, april 15-At the home for
aged colored women this afternoon, Mrs.
Nancy Washington received the greet
ings Of friends upon the occasion Of her
lO5th birthday. Mrs. Washington was
horn in Boston. her father icing full
blooded Indian and her mother an Afri-
osn. She has been married six times.
When seven years old abe, with brother,
one year old. was Kidnapped ami taken
to Belfast, Ms. The brother was after
wards sold to a Southern sheep raiser.
Later the girl became the property Of
Thomas Lynch Of Belfast. When she was
10 she escaped and became doml,ilsd
with the Lee family In Augusta, Me.
Mrs. Lee subsequently moved to Charles
town. taking the girl with he r and the
latter soon after discovered an aunt w.
log on Joy street. with whom she lived
TIL she entered the home. She retains
her faculties to rsmar kabls degree.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-16
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

The Ladies' Aid society, Church of this
Messiah, will meet In the vsstry Wednes-
day, April 18th. A picnic supper will be
served at the usual hour.
The Twilight club will meet Monday at
the home Of Mrs. q. K. jackson, WASH
ington avenue.
Portland DiviAiou, Sons Of Temper
ance, at its last regular meeting received
an official visit from the Grand Worthy
Patron of Maine. Mr. Il. n. Alexander
Of Harpswell, who SPOKE Interestingly Of
the work of the order. A light lunch was
served at the close OF the meeting.
uCol. Fred N. Dow. who has been spend
Ing the wiutsr months In the South, ar
rived home on Saturday.
Mr.. Harry Lappin. who has been dam
gsrously III. with appendicitis. was able
to be out Wednesday. and was greeted
BY many friends.
The Rev. ID. j. O'Brien. rector Of the
Cathedral, delivered q very impressive
sermon ut the Cathedral on Good Friday
evening.
Mira X. u. Cobb has just returned from
New York and Boston where she has
bean look ing at spring styles,
Bishep Robert Goldman, Jr., preached
In Saoo last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-16
FUSION FRUSTRATE d.

Washington. April i5.-Ssveral un-
successful conferences hsvs been held
here between Republicans and Populist
leaders in Congress and others from
North Carolina with q view to effect
ing fusion on state ticket during the
coming campaign. 1t IL said to be likely
that two complete tickets will be put In
the field against the Democratic ticket
which has already been nominated. II
was proposed at the conferences that the
Republicans ncminate candidates from
their party for governor. lieut.. governor,
and railroad commissioner and that the
Popnlisss DO allowed TO name the re-
mainder Of the ticket. The proposition
also Involved an agreement for the Re
publicans to support senator Butler for
reelection In the state legislature. The
Populists were unwilling to conoede so
much to the Republicans and the attempt
OF complete fusion was frustrated.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-16
NOT A MAINE METHODIST.
Rev. Mr.. stackpoie Says He Believes nj
Wesley Would Have Done.

Augusta, April 15.-Rev. e. s. Stack
pole of the Methodist onuroh, this city,
today, preached his farewell sermon to
the parish and the Methodist faith he
said In part:
81 hold myself to be In spirit with the
founders Of the Methodist church. !
think interpret the scriptures as Wesley
would have done bad he lived in this
age. So that while I am Wesleyan
Methodist l am not modern Maine
Methodist according to the powers that
be.
81 have preached in the Methodist
church for twenty-five years. 1 was
brought up In Methodist family and my
father and mother were Methodist. That
10 why I was at first Methodist"
He then gave o short history of the
growth OF the church. sreaking Of its be-
ing especially adapted to the evangelical
ton of the world. That was in the form
or days and while that kind of work ID
needed In less thiokly settled places, yet
thsre has been such change he did not
think the policy Is best adapted TO New
England.
81 shall, therefore," he said. "offsr my
sery Ices TO the Congregational church
and II / can find q church that will be
blessed BY my work, shall accept a call.
have the conv iotion thas can be Of
more service in building up thu kingdom
Of God BY working in the Congregational
church,"