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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
MEMORIAL TO THE THRONE.
Five Points Insisted Upon-All But Two Vice
roys Induced 10 Sign by Ii.

London. July 1S-A dispatch from Can
ton, received here. today, gives some adj
ditional facts relative to the memorial to
the throne which Lii Hung Chang told the
foreign consuls he, as doyen of the vice.
roys, had induced all the other viceroys,
except two. to frame. as reported in the
Daily Telegrl. ,h's Canton dispatch of
July 1G The memorial insisted upon the
necessity of five points. as follows:
First-Protection of foreigners in the
empire. whether war breaks out or not.
in order to preserve Chinas prestige as
a civilized state.
Second-Ihe rescue of foreign ministers
still living, as negotiations would then
still be possible and the governments of
those saved might use their influence in
favor of China
Third-A letter of apology to the Ger
man Emperor for the murder of Baron
Won ketteler, as we'll as proposal for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
SECOND DIvIsIoN-UNFINIsHED)
Nellie W. b. m. tChitter-
SMALL SAIP3UIL0lNG PLANTS
Taking Measures to Prevent Being Crowded Out
by Big Concerns.

Washington. July lS.-Representatives
of the smaller Shipbuilding plants arc
bringing pressure TO bear upon the navy
department to secure the simultaneous
advertisement of all the II naval vessels
authorized to be built in the past two
naval appropriation acts. They have rep
resented that such a procedure would
tend TO ensure a more satisfactory dis
tribution of the naval work among the
shipbuilders by preventing the big con-
Germs from crowding out the smaller ones
and assert that the government would
save at least $500, eco The department
already has fixed upon Nov. Is next as
the date for opening bids for the con-
struction of the five battleShips. and the
plans for the other ships can be made
ready, according to the smaller builders,
by that time if it is decided to undertake
to do it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
GREAT RACING At NASHUA.
Eighteen Heais-2 20 Pace Has "a Starters
Divided Into Two Sections.

Nashua. y. H.. July 1S.-The second
day OF the light harness meeting at the
Nashua Driving park developed some fine
racing in the three classes. the 235 pace,
the 222 trot and the 2g' pace. In the 2-3j
pace Jersey Belle was picked a fayOrite.
but she came in seventh in the first heat
while Factor, after having taken second
place In the first, won the race by taking
In the next three straight Hilltop. Jr..
IN the 2Z2 trot. could do nothing after
winning the first heat, and Nordhom who
was fourth In the first heat. easily cap
tured the next three. Fourteen horses
started I'm the 2. 90 pace. The judges di
viied the class ana purse. In the frs.
division Jem Mace was the favorite. on
account OF his former good work here.
The race, however, was taken by Rex in
thre. straight heats. In the second diVi-
sion was the most exciting contest of the
day. Van Huuten. driver of Collette,
was fined 500 for not driving to win in
the first heat. Harry HOtspur. the favor
ire captured the first heat and then laid
back until the hfth. when lie paced d
dead heat with Nellie W. The race was
postponed until tomorrow. on account OF
ia rkness. Nellie W. having TWO heats to
her credit. The summary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
ANOTHER REGIMENT FROM CUBA
Will Probably Be Withdrawn Although Gen
Wood Advises 10 Contrary.

Washington, July 1S.-Gen. Wood
spent three hours with Secretary Root,
today. advising against withdrawing
more than three regiments already un
der orders from Cuba. The exit of
three regiments. he said, would reduce
the force to 5000 men. small enough
force. till the constitutional conven-
ton is held. Early tonight, it was
stated at the war department that the
determination had been reached, in
spite of Gen. Woods expressed views
on the subject of Cuban troops. to
withdraw another regiment from the
island for service in China. if need be.
This will make four regiments with
drawn from Cuban service and will re-
duce the force in the island to about
1000 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
Ii HUNG CHANG
Leaves Canton Tor Pesin 10 Spite Of Appeals
to Stay.

Hong Kong. July Eli Hung Chang.
disregarding all attempts OF Europea rs
and Chinese to persuade him To remain.
left Canton, this morning for Pekin
Prior to his departure. chinese mercha nts
and gentry of Canton strongly appealed
to the viceroy not to leave and presented
petition setting forth that Canton, so
long the prey to dcpredationS of robbers
ana pirates. had become peaceful during
Ii Hung Chdng'S Viceroyalty. that dis
turbanceS had been rcpreSSed with a
strong hand. ana the people enabled H.,
live without being panic-stricken when
dogs barked. The petitioners. this paper
continued. learned with trembling that
their protector was proceeding north. and
they wept AS at the loss Of a parent Tho
absence of rebellion and piracy being
solely due to the presence of Ii Hung
Chang. the merchants were ready to cast
themselves befor. the wheels Of his char
lot to prevent his departure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
RAILWAY coMmUMIcAH0N OPENED
Wednesday, Between 1aku and 1isn 1'ia-62
Guns Taken in Tien Tsin Citadel.

Berlin, July 1s.-Admiral Won Eende-
mann commander CT the German
squadron, i'm his account OF the Tight
ing at Tien Tsin. on July IA. says:
when the citadel vas captured. 81
guns fell into the hands OF the allies"
The German commander says also:
Regular railway communication be-
tween Taku and Tien Tsin VIII be
opened on July IS. 1t was decided, to-
day. that the senior officers on the sta
ton should have military control CT the
line until it could be handed over to
the ordinary authorities The British
admiral wished it to be handed over at
once. The Russians, however, repaired
the line and now occupy it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
PEkiN, JUNE 29rH.
Dispatch Says All Ministers We're Then Hare
Pressed al British Legation.

Chicago. July 1S.-A dispatch to tn,
Record from Che Foo. July To- via Shang
hal. July Is, says:
by the Japanese consul from the Japan
ese minister at Pekin, dated June %. II
said that all the ministers were i'm the
British legation. short of food, hard
pressed and unable to hold out many
days"
cribs is significant. for il is the lates,
dispatch from Pekin. aside from those
through Chinese sources, since Sir Robert
Harris message, June Is. when he said
the guns were trained on the legation)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19

Portland. Me. July E-The Express
says: The news of the wounding of Frank
r. Lang of this city. at the battle OF
Tien Tsin, was received with considerable
regrte among a large circle of acQuaint-
anceS with whom he was very popular.
AT the outbreak of the Spanish wal
Lieut.. Lang was sergeant of Co Il of this
city. and gave up his position as stenog
rapher at the Maine Central Railroad
offices to enlist with his company.
While the regiment awaited orders at
Augusta he was made sergeant major OF
the regiment, in which capacity he served
with much credit at Chickamauga.
A few days previous to the departure OF
the LIST Regiment from Augusta, Lieuten-
ant Lang returned to Portland and was
married to Miss Maud futile. Lieutenant
Lang is about p years of age.
When the regiment returned to Port
land he was promoted to the rank of
second lieutenant and was assigned to
co. ii at Rockland. Later he took the
examination of the civilian for appoint
ment in the Regular army and passed, re-
ceiVing commission OF second lieuten-
ant. He was assigned to Alaska with
the 18th United States Infantry but upon
reaching san Francisco exchanged places
with second lieutenant of the 9th Regi-
ment which was under orders to the
Philippines. When the Chinese trouble
developed the 9Th Regiment, under com
mand of Col. Liscum, was ordered To
China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
RESCUED MISSIONARIES.
70 Refugees Brought 10 Che Foo by
Japanese Steamer.

Victoria. y. c.. July 1s.-The steam
er Empress of India brings news Of the
arrival of the japanese steamer korka
Maru at Che Foo. carrying Is mission
aries and their families who were on
duty at the British churches. They had
been chased about by mobs and in
their flight they had to pass two nights
in small boats.
Captain Wise Of the American cruis-
er Monocracy, has been appointed by
the allied forces as superintendent Of
Tong ku. He is TO undertake the. duty
of supervising the operation of the
railway trains for the purpose of send
ing provisions and ammunition TO the
front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
FOR GENERAL UPRISING.
Gate Fixed by Prince Tuan's Edict Probabl,
an Early One.

London. July 1S.-The Shanghai CORE
spondent of the Express under date %
July II, cables:
Prince Tuan has issued an edict to fix
4 definite date for a general rising What
the date is l cannot ascertain. but il is
doubtless an early one. for Prince Tua.
Is stated to have ordered all dispatch in
view of the arrival of more foreign
troops. A large body of Chinese. tonight
is reported to be moving from Hupel in
the direction of Shanghai. The situation
here grows more threatening every day.
The city is still without any means of
defence and all the forts are being held
by Chinese"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19

Washington. July 1s-The quartermas-
ter's department wants $4,000 for appara-
tus To supply the troops of the Chinese
expedition with pure drinking water.
Sterilizers and distilling plants which will
furnish an aggregate of 81, 800 gallons Of
pure water "A day are ordered. The ster-
liking plants will make $500 gallons of
water per day. The distilling plants will
furnish 74e0 gallons day. II can be used
at need on salt water. This is the mos
expensive water purifying plant the
United States ever has attempted To send
with an army In the field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
EVERYTHING NOW m DOUBT.
CONTINUED from page ~

and three companies from Governors
Island. New York. They will leave
here. about August LIST.
The horses of the 3rd Cavalry will
be shipped on the Aztec. Aug. 5. and
those of the 9th Cavalry will leave
here on the Strathgyle. Aug. I. The
horses OF the LIST Cavalry will be ship
ped from Seattle on the Athenian,
which is booked to leave the latter
part Of this month.
Offers have been made to the owners
Of the Australia, Zealandia, City of
Sydney, Colon, City of Para. Ohio.
Senator and City of Puebla and the
chances are that all these vessels will
be pressed into service as soon as they
reach port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
ADMIRAL SEYMOUR'S REPURT.
Japanese Blew Up Gate at lien Tsin and
Russians Captured a Battery.

London. July lS-ln the House of Com
mons. today. the parliamentary secretary
for the foreign office. Mr.. VIM. St. John
Brodrick. read dispatch from Admra!
Seymour. dated Taku. July Is giving an
account of the capture of the native city
at Tien Tsin by the allied forces. Accord
ing to this dispatch, on the morning OF
July H. the japanese blew up the gate
and entered the city. the others follow
ing on.
On the right the Russians captured a
battery on the bank of the Liu Tai cana /.
consisting of u small guns. About 5000
in all were engaged and over 200 Were
killed or wounded. the japanese being the
heaviest losers. The British had 20 killed
and 90 wounded. The Chinese troops fled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19

the mediation of other powers anu 49, NJ,
ten assurance 81 China's good lnteh,,on !,
to be given to the United states an"
France. -,
FOurth-A full compensation LOT an
losses of lives and property OF foreignerrs.'
Fifth-Orders to be given 70 me mn =.
tary and civil authorities OF en- Ii 10
punish robbers and marauding troops
Ii Hung Chang added, in ms interVie"
with the foreign consuls. that IN me
event of the legations being saved. the
Irnited States Great Britain and France
had promised to recognize his good will
ms far rs nossibIe and he expected sim
liar attitude by the otner powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
The Pope ASKS Prayers Tor Peace.

Rome. July s.-Pope Leo has addressed
letter to the vicar cardinal. in the
course of which he says the sOrrowful
events In China, besides filling his soul
with sadness on account of the spilling
or SO much Christian blood. inspires him
with the deepest fear as TO the situation
OF the apostOlique Wears and the dangers
TO which Christians and missionaries are
exposed in serious trials as well as sacrt-
flee of lives. His Holiness therefore asks
that all communicates ardently pray that
God inspire thoughts Of concord ana
peace and that He will end the destruc-
ton and massacres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19

Hal Kuan. July II. and found the har-
Dor lights and forts intact and but
few Chinese visible. The dispatch
ads that It was intended to lombard
the forts. but that the fleet refrained
and stood by ready for action in case
the forts showed signs of activity.
The same dispatch adds that eight
warships are lying Off the native city
of Shanghai and that nine others are
between Shanghai and Woo Sung.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
Medical Book FREE

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reader mentioning this paper; IL. for
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Use. the best Medical Book of tins or any
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
New Vorh Cotioa Msrtst.

e Now Ycrk, July 49,
Cotton futures closed steady: July, s.sr'
August. $40: September. ssS o 90. IN,
SI2: November. S.2s. Decenb BEL; 80, -.
nary S24; FEBRUARY, S.2i: Mnrca' e-''
Aprii. SCI: May. S.3f ~ .Ayarc..
Snot cotton closed quiet. s-lS sdvsi III.
middling Upiands 10; ia.GNiis oui''
Sales, 90 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
CHICAGO Markets.

Chicago. uJly -.
Both the Postal and Western Union
Telegraph Cos. have decided to abandoh
their Board of Trade quotations. alter
July 81. The decision to abolish the ser
vice is the result of failure to arrive a.
an agreement with the board OF directors
regarding the terms which the telegraph
companies considered unjust and as 10
the restrictions the Board of Trade de-
sired the telegraph companies TO exeIctse
in their service of the quotations outsiue
of Chicago. in spite of sundry declsiohs
OF the courts. The telegraph companies
say the quotation service is the NE .,
the Board of Trade and predict nue.
trouble if ii Is discontinued the olree
tors of the board say. however. tnat TUG
companies action provides solution Oh
the bucket shop problem. ~,
Wheat was firm four hours. To-Day. .uu'
later broke with corn and on lack OF SUI
port September closed rs under yestet
day Corn dumped on talk of Dig clop
and September concluded the session
lower. Oats closed u down and Prov
sions closed 10d1212 higher. -
The leading futures closed as iouOyfiis.
WHEAT-July, 74A; August. 151sg'0s'
September, 76lsM164. . as,, ca,.
CORN-July. SSA, August. Ss|a; sep
tember 3Si.M3Sts. o.. s.,om.
PoRK-July. Sis; september. sli.,o.
LARD-July. $685.: September 'o'a
RiES-Juiy. S6.io, SePtcihpei' w.
tober. ST.. 72lz.
Cash quotations closed as follows
FLOUR-Easy. No
WHEAT-No. spring, 1l@iSa.' NJ
red. 1SA
CORN-No. 2. Ssss@4o. oeua
OATS-No. 2. 2iM25; No. 2 white' -oH"
n; No. 3 white. 25l4M26ss.
RYE-No. 2, 54.. 81. IN
BARLEY-Good feeding, 3Su4z' ia' -
choice mailing. 46M4S. ,arp
FLAXSEED-No. / and Northwestern
$50. $50
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime, S.N
LARD-S6. 50u66712. r,bs
PORK-Mess. $l0G5G1l.c5; short TIE "a
sides. 81. 6Ga69o; dry sailed shoulders o's
al: short clear sides s.. 2S@i.35.
SUGAR-I'nchanged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
LIEUT.. E. R. LANG WOUNDED.
Is Portland Boy and Served in 1st MART
Volunteers in 1898.

Washington. July 1s.-Second Lieut..
Frank X. Lang. reported wounded in the
lighting at Tien Tsin by Admiral Remey.
served during the Spanish war as SER
geant majo and second lieutenant in the
lst Maine Volunteer Infantry. and was
appointed second lieutenant in the regu-
lar army. April 10. 1899.
Captain Charles c. Long of the Marine
Corps reported wounded entered the
Marine Corps July /. 1891. having been
appointed from Massachusetts. He has
been on duty at Cavite. Philippine islands
since April s. 1898 until ordered to China
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
liscum's Body Buried at Tong ku.

Washington, July 18.-The war depart
inent today, received a cabegram from
Gen. Macarthur, dated Manila. July is,
saying that Col Liscum's body was
buried at Tong ku on the 18th inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19

,ns fluctuations were ur.r.
81 rerI str value. sesen. Unite ni,sd sIetsf
\ IN The bid price Tbs ana ~. the new ~
''hced y and old Is 4 Der cs coupon ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19
CABINET MEETING
Will Probably Sc Held THURSDAY Chinese
Situation More Satisfactory. x

Washington, July lS.-A special meeting
of the cabinet probably viii be held to.
morrow, prior to the Presidents depart
ure for Canton. This meeting has no spe-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-19

On the Produce Exchange: ,.es,e,,
RUTTER-Firm; creameries, i'e
dairies, Hall.
CHEESE-S Steady. 9isMi0A.
EGGS-F'irm; fresh, ii.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-18
NEW FIRE STATION.
Plans Prepared by Msssrs Martin &
Hall Have Been Accepted.
II Nov Remains for City Council 10 Take
Favorable Action.

The plans for the proposed new cen
tral fire station have been DECIDED up
on by the fire commissioners and mem-
bers Of the committee on city property.
and 1T remains for the city councii 10
approve these plans and make an APP
preparation.
The plan accepted is by Messrs. Mar
tin e. Hall. 1t provides for puiloiho
which will have tower running UP
from the roof OF the building and on
the Exchange street side. The ap-
paratus for the fire alarm teiesrdPu
Will be located on the Washlhs 'v.'
street side i'm a room 2S by 80 leet. Al,
the rear are stalls for the horses anu
still further in the rear are the stalis
A recreation room. IS by 27 feet. for
the men. is situated TO the west OF the
alarm telegraph apparatus. Hose anu ti
engine company come next ana WI WI
run out on Washington street. me
hook and ladder will run out or tne
building at the juncture or Washlns-
ton and Exchange streets. Rooms lot
the chief. deputy chief and supply
clerk are on the ground floor on the
Exchange street side.
A spacious room for the fire commas
sioners has been provided on the nortn
side OF the building on the second noor.
The bedrooms are ON this floor, those or
the chief, deputy chief and drivers pe
ing on the Exchange street 'front.' and
the firemen sleeping directly over the
apparatus which they operate.
A room for a veterinary surgeon nas
also been provided for on this moor
Tho fire alarm apparatus which they
on the third floor directly over the
hook and ladder department. and COM
fort n ble rooms have hpen provided for
the superintendent of the station and
his ass stant. There Is also pro-
vision made for a saddlery and har-
ness ROOM and the ventilation of the
building has come in for its share of at
tention-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-18

Croton Landing, April lS.--Work was
resumed this morning at the Cornell
dam. The strikers made no opposition.
The first preliminary whistle at tina
works was blown at $780, This was
signal that the men should prepare to
go to work At o'clock when the Sec
ond whistle was blown about 200 men
reported for duty. OF this number
about so were stone masons. while the
others were laborers and men who
work on the little quarry trains. None
OF those who reported for duty were
strikers. ht
AS the men were assembling at tho
works. Companies A and Il made a
demonstration on the hill. After a
consultation with supt. Goldberg, Gen.
Roe detailed a platoon of Troop c OF
Brooklyn TO act as convoy 10 the
teams which were set 10 work carting
cement from the wharf TO the Cornell
dam, a distance OF about three miles
Gen. Roe gave special attention ia
watching the progress OF this work as
the leaders Of the strikers were re-
ported TO have said that they would not
permit any NJ the cement tn be carted
from the wharf TO the wofks.
About 30 teams loaded with cement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-18

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
PROVIDENCE OPERA HousE-"Ths
Only Way"
KEITHs NEW THEArRE-continuous
Performances.
EMPIRE--"Man's Enemy"
pLyMPIc-Parisian Bellies Buriesquers.
|..I ~.
MEsTMINsTER-The rammany Tigers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-18
COTTON MILL LOST DY FIRE.

at CoIlinsvilIe the first mill TO produce
cotton thread and canvas. I'm the United
Statcr. and now owned by the American
Woolen company. was totally destroyed
bv fire this morning. Loss is $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-18
4 BIG loss sY flRf.

q loss Of about $1,000 In the big mattress
and Iron bed factory of Charles r.
Rogers y Co, A. i6 West 18th street.
The persons In the building numbered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-18

.wANTED--A Ie:RINTENDENT
for Bleachery OF we'll known reputa-
tion. One who can bleach and finish
filler goods. pure starch goods. cam
brics and lawns. a good situation for
the right man. Only men of experience
need apply. Communication will be
treated absolutely confidentially. Ad-
dress, A-27. News Once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-18
WORK WAS RESUMED AL
THE CORNELL DAM TODAY.

started from the wharf escorted by the
cavalrymen. The journey to the works
was made without the strikers aN
tempting to interfere.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-18

Get my fishing togs out, Susie.
For | have fervent wish,
rFish amt biting?" What's the diner
once
To man who wants TO fish?
~ e,t indianapolis News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-18
IKE WEATHER.

Washington. April ls.-Showers follow
I'd by clearing tonight Thursday fair
brisk to high southerly to southeasterly
winds.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-05-04

THr latest Utah publication is called
"zlon's Young People," . monthly
periodical, edited by W. A. Morton Of
Salt Lake. The object Of the msgsIine
IL TO upbuild the youth OF Zion and to
encourage among them taste for lit
srsture. Mr.. Morton Ia a personal
friend Of the writer, and We are glad ia
zee him take move In this direction
no IL . man Of considerable literary
ability, having written . number Of
good books and articles. We wish the
new publication success. and feel salts.
fisd such will be IL lot with Mr.. Morton
behind II.