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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17

and carry out any arrangement IN conet TT
with other commanders without await
ing a reference to Washington. Whether
this arrangement committed to Ger :
ChafTee is to be an armistice,a truce, or
some other device of military science, is
for him to decide at Pekin. The two =
soatches to him contemplate action only
at Pekin.
Thus there can be no misunderstanding
OF the issue as made up. Ii Hu g
Changs appeal for an armistice at Tung
Chow Is rejected and the continually re-
iterated demand OF the United Stat, s
that the ministers be delivered to the
allied troops at Pekin is reinforced.
The latest despatch from Minister Conger
brought little information beyond that
already in hand In one respect, how
ever, it gave the government strong en-
couragement, as it was almost a categorl-
cal answer to the inquiries of the state
department This was the first definite
knowledge that we were Ia direct touch
with our minister for all of his de
spatches. up to today, had conveyed in
formation without reference to the re-
peated inquiries of the government. That
the situation is depserate is shown by
his statement that one of the attacks up
on the legation occurred the night before
the despatch was sent. Mr.. Conger has
sent the list of that brave little band OF
American marines who fell in defense of
the legation and it is evident that the
minister is informed of the approach OF
the allied column, as he says, nearing
allied forces gives up hope"
Beyond the important diplomatic ex-
changes of the day and the receipt of the
Conger message, the chief interest cen
tered in the exact whereabouts of the
allied armies From japanese sources
came the most advanced information,
first in the Toxic advices that Tung
Chow had been occupied and, later, in
an official dispatch from the Japanese
foreign office to Minister Takahira CON
frning the report. The minister prompt-
ly communicated his information to the
department and it was accepted by the
officials as the latest and most authentic
news of the wherea bouts of the relief col
umn. Some days had elapsed, however,
/ 5lllC5 0Al6 OCCuJttulOA VI - hAlS OAAJNS
and there had been ample time to cover
the 10 miles between that place and
Pekin. Whether the allied forces actual
ly were there was the al-absorbing ques-
tion on which everyone waited word
with anxiety. Secretary Root was
satisfied that Tung Chow had been left
behind and this was one Of the reasons
why it was regarded as futile to consider
Ii Hung Chang's proposition for an
armistice at Tung Chow.
A despatch was also received from Ad-
lniral Re1ney conveying the Japanese re-
port OF the occupation of Tung Chow and
adding the statement also on Japanese
authority that the attack on Pekin was
expected to be made public, A despatch
was sent to Gen. Chaffee, but it's con
tents were not made public. Although
the officials regarded it as unimportant
it doubtless made the American com
mander aware of the fact that there
was no dsyia tion in the American atti
tude A despatch also was sent to Min
ster Conger advisory in character, giving
him the benefit OF the latest develop
7,oanta
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ROBBERY STORY 4 FAKE.
Joseph Rothier Admits lie Made Up the
Yarn.

Biddeford. August 16.-Joseph Rothier
who reported that he had been held up
ana robbed on the Alfred road last night,
today admitted that the story was a fake.
The authorities had some suspicion re-
garding the yar and this morning Oni-
GERS Martin and Whitney went to
Rothier's home and charged him with in
venting the story OF the hold up and he
finally confessed that there was not q
word Of truth in the story, that ne had
cut his own hand, slashed his trousers,
smashed the foot board of the wagon and
broken the whip and had placed the piece
Of granite IN the bottom of the wagon.
When asked why he had done all this he
said he did not know except that he had
been drinking The officers asked him
what had become Of the money and he
went to his trousers ana took out S3l
which he handed over.
After this Officers Martin and Whitney
got Mr.. Munroe, the manager of the tea
store, and took him to Rothler's home.
He said that Rothier's accounts called for
only S87, and ISothier went into another
room and returned It with s., which he
gave to the officers. Rothier was then
taken to the station house ana locked up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17
VETERAN FIREMEN.
Red Jackets Win First Prize-PortIand
Low Down IA List.

Waltham, Mass, August 16.-The New
England Veteran Firemen's s league held
their annual muster today, despite the
rain, and first prize was captured by the
Red Jackets of Cambridge, with dis.
tance Of 212 feet, Sd inches.
The muster was the largest in the his
tory of the league. OF total member
ship of 20 associates, 3S took part in the
playout The annual parade took place
this morning, 5000 veterans being in the
line, which was headed by the local ac-
tive department. The procession marched
two miles to the park where the playing
was begun at 11ooIock, lasting until 7.30
this evening. The struggle between the
Red Jackets and the Baw Beese OF South
Gardiner created the greatesy of enthusi-
asm which reached high pitch when the
Cambridge tub pushed the water three
quarters of an inch further than her
competitor.
Red jacket took the $500, the amount
Of the first prize, the second of $3.50 going
to Baw Beese. Protector, No. 8, OF
Brockton had 211 feet II I-2 inches to her
credit and took the third prize of s100.
Gen. Butler OF Lowell, with 209 feet ? 1 2
inches won the fourth prize OF $50.
The New Bedford Veterans were award
ed The Springfield trophy cup for present
ing the best appearance IN the parade.
The prize become theirs for all time
because this is the second consecutive
year they have won it.
Red Jacket won three prizes, the first
Of 500 offered by the local veteran ire
men S association; the second, the silver
torch, which win become their property
for one year, and the third, the golu
watch donated by the American Wal
than Watch company, which viii becom
the property of the foreman of the Red
jacket company for II months, when it
will be returned to the factory, cleaned
and sent to the next muster.
Summary.
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ecretary Of State, Washington:

"Secretary of State, Washington:
"Our cipher is safe. May it not be
sufficient authenticity? We have been
imprisoned and completely beseiged since
June 90. Continued artillery and rifle
firing until July IL; only rifle since, but
daily with it frequently desperate at
tacks, one last night. Have already re
ported our losses. French,
Italian, Belgian, Austrian, Dutch lega-
tions and all other foreign property de-
stroyed DR. Inglis's child dead.
Marines flaming, Fiser, Turner, King,
Luther, Kennly AMI Thomas killed All
other Americans alive Inform Alta and
Secretary Ryan, nearing allied forces
gives us hope.
(Signed) "Conger."
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KRUGER WOULD QUIT,
But His General Insists on Fight
ing.

London, August ia British corre-
spondent recently released from captivity
at Nooitgedacht, asserts positively that
Mr.. Kruger wants peace, but that the
fighting commandants In sist upon con-
tinuing the war and would prevent his
flight by force If necessary.
The burghers according to the same au-
thority share this view. The Transvaal-
ers have 90 guns at Machadodorp with
abundant provisions.
PRES. STEYN REPORTED DEAD.
London, August 17.-FOrmer President
'Steyn according to despatch to the
Daily Mail from Lourenzo MARQUEE,
dated yesterday, is reported to have died
while endeavorlng to reach Mr.. Kruger,
as the result of a severe wound.
DE WET JOINS DE LA REY.
London, August 17.-According to a
despatch to the Daily Express from Lou
renco MARQUEE, dated yesterday, it Is re
ported there that Gen. De Wet has succeed
ed in joining hands with Commandant
DE La Rey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17

Georgetown, Ky, August 16.-Ihe ar
gaments In the case Of ex-Secretary of
state Powers have proceeded according to
programme today and If they continue IN
like manner tomorrow the case win go
% tne jury tomorrow night. Much in
'eFest is being taken in the arguments Of
ool Thomas Campbell for the prosecu-
aon and ex-Goyernor Brown for the de-
'ence tomorrow, while Commonwealth S
attorney franklin VIII deliver a strong
argument in closing the case tomorrow
night
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WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department. weather
bureau FOR yesterday, Aug. 16, taken at s
D. m, meridian time, the observation, for
his section being given in this order !:
Temperature, direction of wind, state OF
weather;
Boston, GA degrees, N, CLEAR;
New York, 7s degrees, w, p. cldy; Phlla-
deIphia, ST degrees, w, clear; Wasnlngsro 90
ton, 81 degrees, -, cIdy; Albany, oO
degrees, NV, clear; Buffalo, 76 degrees,
NJ, cidy; Detroit, 7B degrees, SW, cldy
Chicago, 70 degrees, SE, clears ST Paul'
80 degrees, w, p. cloudy; Huron, Da6oga'
rs degrees, SIC, p, oldy; Bismarck, @ SV M 9e-
grees, SE, p. cldyi JhckaAnYllle, % us-
grees, Slf, clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17
MOTHER EDDY CHANGED HE
MIND.

Boston, August 16 THE proposed ex-
curslon Of Christian Scientists, which
was 70 take place tomorrow has been
abandoned.
Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy had extend
ed an invitation to first members and
local members OF the Mother church-the
first church OF Christ, scientist Of Bos-
ton-to meet her IN Christian Science
hall, Concord, N. H, the occasion being
incident to Old Home week. A large NUM-
Der contemplated going.
Before arranging for a special train,
however, a message was received from
Mrs. Eddy stating that unexpected en-
gagements that could not be avoided nor
postponed compelled her to withdraw the
invitation.
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LocAL wNArHER REPoRT.

Portland Aug 10, 1900. The local
weather bureau records the following;
a. IA. barometer. 20.09S; thermome-
ter 81. dew point, G1; rel. humidity, 100;
direction of the wind, SIC; velocity of
tho wind, 3 state of weather, Il. rain.
%. Barometer, 20924' thermone-
ter 50; dew point, 81; rel. humidity, "
direction of the wind, $; velocity OF 5he
wind, 8; state OF weather. clear
Maximnln renperature, &C.; minimum
temperatUre, 60; mean temperature % !;
maximum wind velocity, IL s; prec1pl-
tation-24 hours, 2.O5.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17
REAR THREATENED.
Russian Reg tment LANDED to Keep
Open communication.

Rome, August 16-The following de-
spatch has been received here from Taku
via Chez Foo, August 10;
ga Russian regiment has disembarked
to protect the rear of the allied forces
which is seriously threatened.
"The Japanese admiral announces that
the allies occupied Tung Chau (also
written lung Chow, last Sunday and
that he is awaiting news of an attack on
Pelxin today"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17

had only two guns they made combined
frontal and flank attacks upon the Chi
nese on August 10 The Chinese succeed
ed in breaking up the flank movement
and they fought with great stubbornness,
but eventually they were compelled by
a fierce Cossaok attack on their centre to
evacuate the position ana withdraw the
guns.
ENGLISH TROOPS SHOULD BE
LANDED.
Berlin, August 16.-A m-of1Icia1 dis
patch from Shanghai, dated Wednesday,
August Is, says:
"Ihe foreign oonsuls, acting on joint
resolution, have sent to their respective
government the following telegram: 'If
the Indian troops (British) are with
drawn from Wu Sung it VIII constitute
the menace to the safety of Shanghai.
These troops ought to be landed on the
basis Of an international understanding.
To ensure the adequate safety of Shanghai
more troops ought to be landed immedi-
ately..
CHINESE STILL RETREATING.
London, August ia news agency
despatch from the seat of war reads as
follows:
'At the front, August II, via Che Foo,
August II.
- 1.-THE Chinese retreat continues. They
win not make a stand. We are only &c
miles from Pelxin. The entire force IS
straining every nerve to reach the capital
before it is too late.''
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SAD ENp oF MAINE aIRL.

! Washington, August 16.-Miss Louise
ulaoe Elliott, 2S years old, the daughter
" H. + elliott of Rumford, Me-, was
.Ound dead IN her apartments here today.
nef death Is attributed to a surgical
operation performed by an unknown per
son. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
Miss Elliott was employed in a tailor
Aag estab 1ishments
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17
No Wanting
Better
Smoke.

Then yon smoke a few III Favoritas
Ya begin to realize a richness abour
them that IS delightful. You know
you are a little dissatisfied with the
brand you are smoking. You'll
want Park & Tilford's Nj Favoritas
and viii take nothing else when yon
get to smoking them. This is a no
tceabIe result every time-especial-
II With smokers who have been used
TO rich class of cigars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17

CHARCOAL to kindle fires with so
as to encourage their patients to do the same,
as charcoal absorbs impure gases, and is a
great benefit In any home where there's sick
ness. Better nan wool for ldndling.
BIG BAGS 1oc, AT ALL GROCERs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Mass, August 16.-Local fore
cast. Fair Friday and Saturday; warm
er; light variable winds.
Washington, August 16.-For Maine;
Local rains Friday; Saturday fair, light
variable winds.
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MARINES KILLED.
Important Information Received From
Minister Comger.

Washington August 16.-The acting
secretary of state makes public the fol
lowing extract from a despatch received
this morning from Minister Conger. II
was handed to Mr.. Adee by Mr.. WI, who
explained that he had received it at mid
night from the Taoti of Shanghai, by
whom it was received by the way OF rs
Nan, August 10. 1t is undated but woulc
seem to have lett Pskin some time be
tween August and IL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17
sHANG CHA wAU TAKEN.
Chinese Left 500 Dead ON the
Field.

Berlin, August 16.-A despatch re-
ceived here from Tien Tsin dated August
IA announces that the allies have cap
tured Shang CHA Wan with slight loss
The Chinese left 800 dead on the field
The remainder fled, some to Tung Chan
and some to .Pekin.
CHINESE FINALLY DRIVEN.
St. Petersburg, August 16.-Gen. Rem
nenkampf, according to advices to the
Russian war office, while pursuing the
Chinese from Aigun, found 1000 infan
try, 5000 cavalry and 10 guns in a strong
position at Sanjshan. Although the
Russians were inferior In numbers and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17
pENN.s. CH1EF JUSTICE DEAD.

Atlantic City, n. J., August 16.-
Chief Justice Henry Green of the su-
prene court Of Pennsylvania, died at the
hotel Traymore today from uraemic pois-
oning. His death was expected. The
body was taken to his home at Eaton,
Pa.
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IusTICE GREEN's SUCCESSOR.

Harrisburg, Pa, August 16.-Judge J.
Brewster McCuIlom of Montrose, Pa. be-
comes chief justice of the supreme court
of Pennsylvania by the death of Chief
Justice Green. The new chief justice Is
a Democrat and his commission does not
expire until the first Monday in January.
1910
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-17
OCCUPATION OF TUNG CHOW
Large quantities or Arms ana Rice
Taken.

Washington, August 16.-TheHJapanese
legation has received a message from the
foreign office at Toxic stating that Tung
Chow was occupied without resistance by
the Japanese force at daybreak on the
12bh The Chinese apparently retreated
towards Pekin. Large quantities Of arms
and rice was captured at the same time.
The courier., 1900-08-25

festive veterans on the fair grouLde,
like HameIin rats in the River Weser.
there is brisk organization of parties
to observe fair week. In fact, every ia
cility which the heightening trees and
lengthening streets afford, is 90 vigor-
ousIy utilized by enterprising merry
makers, that one feels almost q personal
loss when the great torn arms Of shade
trees, fallen in Tuesdays freakish Wind,
litter the streets. Even the sand cavee
on the penitentiary slope furnish cool
picnic caverns and the band concert on
the square becomes q midsummer rem
devious. 1t was here that one OF the
pleasantest little porch parties OF the
saason was given last Friday in unique
style by two original young hosts. A
most congenial company was entertained
by Mesers. Joyce and Stoner. on the
upper verands of the Lincoln, where
they listened to the open air music for
an hour, ard then went down stairs to
the cool dining rooms, and afterward
Iietened to several songs by Miss Gay
lord and Mr.. Thatcher.
A very beautiful home wedding. with
as little display as possible, was that Of
Mr.. Herbert Delano Draper of Toledo,
Ohio, and Miss Laura Belle Fiske, well
known in this city At high noon on
Wednesday, the home Of tie brides
parents was a cool bower Of green, set
with palms and fragrant with roses and
carnations in delicate pink and white.
Two dainty little maids, the Misses
Helen and Marian Hall, held the pink
and white ribbons from the stairway.
Reverend Eason officiated. using the
ring service. After the ceremony, re-
freshments were served, the color
scheme being observed throughout. both
at the punch table where Misses Ethel
Hooper and Pauline Ziemer presided.
and in the dining room where tinted
ices were served by Misses May and
Margaret Honeywell, Margie Loomis
and Rose Foster. The guests. all in
innate friends Of the bride. we're: Mes
srs. and Mesdames L. B. Kimsey. H. j.
Hall, Arthur G. Z.emer, Edgar Wester-
velt, Don Cameron, George o. Smith,
Honeywell. and G. w. Kenney OF Kan
sas City. Doctor and Mrs. Francis N.
Gibson; Mesdames j. X. Painter. Clara
Macmillan and Grueinger; Messrs. L.
P. Harper. and George o. Smith Jr;
Misses Brew, Ella Harper, Pauline lie
mer, Hazel Cameron, May Honeywell.
Florence Smith. Ethel Hooper, Msrgie
Loomis, Rose Foster, Joy Webster and
Grace Macmillan.
The dozen young ladies OF the com.
pany strenuously contested the efforts
to ensure quiet bridal journey. which
is to extend by way Of the Great Lakes
and end at s5s West Woodruff avenue,
Toledo. Ohio. about September the
fifth. Gownsd in pink. white and blue.
the girl party boarded the Fourteenth
street car in triumphal procession,
with long garlands Of green which. re-
inforced by handfuls OF rice, we're used
to lombard the 2:1O Rock Island
flyer, until the conductor barricaded
doors and Windows. and retrested in q
shower directed at bis own head. It
was the merry close OF merry week
for this twelve. Miss Ethel Hooper
began the pre-nuptisl festivities with
porch party on Thursday OF last week.
In lively game of musical terms. the
prize was won by Mrs. Kenney Of Kan.
The courier., 1900-08-25


sAs City, while BOBBY honors we're be-
slowed upon the groom whose presence
was an unusual pleasure of the weeks
festivities. The guests at this enter
tainment were: Misses Fiske. Lemon Of
Omaha, Harper. Margie Looms, Paul
inc Ziemer, Grace Macmillan, Joy Web
ster. Rose Foster, May Honeywell. Mar
garet Honeywell and Mrs. Kenney. On
Saturday afternoon, Miss Ella Harper
gave q carnation breakfast to the same
party, with the addition of Miss Mabel
Atkins Of Wichita. Kansas. The colors
we're used here and in the luncheon and
linen shower given on Monday at eleven
O'Clock by the Misses Honeywell. The
table decorations for this seven course
luncheon were exquisite roses and ferns,
and the shower" veritable one.
Unique dinner cards,-girls' heade in
green, will long be a reminder Of this
one Of many delightful days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford, the latter an ideal
club woman and one of the founders
of the Omaha club, are soon to leave
Omaha for a. residence in Philadelphia.
The Woman's Weekly coutains a sin.
cere tribute to her services to Omaha
and club women in general, a part of
which is reprinted here:
"The club spirit Was abroad in the
land, seven years ago. and as someone
remarked in the Directory the other
day, il Mrs. Ford had not called that
first meeting in Lininger's gallery,
club would have been formed very soon.
That is true, but she did call it and
this club, with it's broad and ample
foundations was instituted-if some
other woman had called that meeting,
perhaps We should have had another
sort of club, which might not have
suited US 30 well. For several years,
Mrs. Ford has done her best club work
in the music department, and she will
be most sorely missed by that large
element in the club, and small one in
the city. Omaha has never yet reached
any respectable height in musical
the greater houor to the few who have
ever been faithful; and Mrs. Ford is
among the most loyal, zsalous and un-
firing.
When a mind built with windows in
all directions. unbiased and clear sight.
ed, with words Of cheer and goodwill
for all sorts Of struggles and aspirat ous
from q woman with q newspaper, to a
young girl with fatherless babe, or a
child consumed with q desire for music
without q dollar or a friend-with a
public spirit most uncommon to her
sex. it is indeed no trifling nor light
event for the club and the CITY that
Mrs. Ford will no longer be a part of
their life and movement.
This sketch, which is only an opinion,
is Of necessity silent regarding a part of
this woman's life where she is probably
best appreciated Of all-in the First
Congregational church. Those who
work with her there, must, rejoice that
another church. people and club in an.
other section will welcome and sppre-
ciate Mrs. Ford as We have done in
Omaha. Mr.. and Mrs. Ford expect to
reside 10 Philadelphia, where we wish
them happiness and prosperity for a
thousand years and q year,
The farewell reception given Mrs. s.
@. o. Upton on Monday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. Angie F. New
man, represented the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Unions of the city.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-11-05
N NEW York;!
Chief of Police Devery
Has Been indicted.
Interfering With Superintend-
ent of Elections.
Rebellion by Chinese RefOrmerS Pre-
mature and Dying Out,
CANADIAN CAPTAIN KILLED.

New York. Nov. 5.-Gt is reported
that chief Of Police Devcry has been
Indicted for alleged interference VITA
state Superintendent OF Elections John
McCullaurh.
AT 2.sO o'clock he hurried from police
headquarters excIaiming; They're
crazy they're crazy, McCullaugh has
had me Indicted for interfering with
him in election business"
The difference between chief OF Po-
u'e Devery and state suporlutenIent
Of Elections McCullaugh, are due to
dispute as to the righ, OF q challenged
man To- swear in his vote n state
deputy wishes to arrest him. Devery
claims thlt neither a state deputy nor
city policeman has the right to make
an arrest until after a vote mas been
cast
McCulldugh holds Il is the purpose OF
the law to prevent the casting Of A.
legal ballots. and the arrest should he
made even without a warrant before
The challenged man votes.
chief DcvGry said he would issue in
structions to policemen to take the ad-
vice OF boards OF inspectors in the
matter OF arresting voters for whom
,hcre were warrants. II the board
thought man should be allowed
30 vote the policemen should permit
him 10 do so, and arrest him IL the
board decided tho vote should not be-
cast the policeman should make arrest
before casting the ballot.
Chief Devery was released on 5000
bail.
Assistant District Attorney OReilly
said: "rhe Indictment does not charge
an overt act and without commlssnon
Of an overt act there could be no inter-
ference. The indictment will not hold
water"