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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26

The Tien Tsin correspondent of the
Daily Mail insists upon the necess' ty of
a single leader and of a general head
quarters with an intelligence office. He
said
'Much valuable time is wasted by the
present system. Little scouting is done
and very few guides are employed The
allies have no intelligence regarding the
position or numbers of the enemy. The
supplies of food and medical stores, as
well as the number of surgeons, are In
sufficient" +"
The Chinese have burned Lavoang to
prevent Russian concentration there and
are now trying to smash communication
between Port Arthur and Niu Chwang.
The critical situation has forced the
Russians to withdraw q number of
troops from lien Tsln, while 5000 troops
have been sent from Port Arthur. 1t is
reported that an entire army corps is be-
ing modified at Odessa for transport to
Taku by the volunteer fleet.
1t Is reported from Niu Chwang that
the Russians are concentrating forces at
d point IS miles east of that fort and are
awaiting re1nforcements before advanc-
ing on Mudken, Manchurai. ThesBoxers
have wrecked the bridges of the Shan
Hal Kwan and Kin Chau section of the
railway. Admiral Seymour and Gen.
Sir Alfred Gasole are consulting at Wei
Hal Wei.
The morning papers do not comment
upon the reported differences Of policy be-
tween the United States and Europe,
probably preferring, as the Daily Graphic
says, to wait for more authentic infor-
nation on the subject. There appears to
be difficulty, owing to the Russian CEN
sorship, to get an accurate idea OF the
situation in Manch1ria.
Ths government dispatches block the
available wires and little private news
comes through. Nevertheless there are
rumors that the situation is more seri-
Gus than 1t is officially represented to be
and that the Russians have been driven
back while trying to save the southern
portion Of the eastern railroad.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26

were dead and the condition of the 9TH
ers was hopeless. lie says that Sir Rob
ert Hart, director OF Chinese imperial
maritime customs, died on July 2.
The correspondent goes on to say:
mo other dates are given in the mes
sage from Niu Chwang. The leading
Chinese newspapers here published yes
terday despatch declaring that it was
all over with the members of the lega-
tions.
The president of a minor board at
Pekin wrote to relative in Shanghai,
under date of July 9, saying:
''The foreign legations are still un-
captured, but owing to the daily lighting
it is reported that only about 800 persons
are left alive in the legations and, if
there is any delay IN the arrival of the
relief force, fear that none viii be left
to receive it."
This letter is regarded in Shanghai as
authentic. Strange enough it says moth
ing of any assistance to the legations by
Prince Ching or Gen. Lung Lu. While
these brief sidelights as to the fate of the
Europeans leave little ground for hope
Shanghai sends a batch of reports in
dicative of preparations for hostilities
on the part Of the Chinese. 1t is alleged
that Yang Use viceroys have sent depu-
ties to Shanghai to inquire as to the
prospect of raising foreign loan, osten-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26

trance to the Yang Use Kiang 90 miles
east of NankIn. Cnang Chi Lung, vice.
roy of Wy Chang, on the Yang Tss
Kiang, telegraphs that he is apprehensive
that he win not be able to restrain his
troops for more than another ten days.
He says that he has thrown the breech-
blocks of the guns commanding Hankow
into the river.
These signs of unrest in the southern
provinces are co-1ncident with LII Hung
Changes presence in Shanghai. They
are supposed to be the beginning OF a
general declaration against the foreign
ers, In this connection, the Canton cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph wir-
ing Tuesday, sends the following impor-
tant news:
'Viceroy TAX Su today published the
following mandate:
!" An important royal decree was is
sued on the 23d day of the 9th moon 1t
says:
:" 'We have lost lien Tsin and great
precautions are taken in Pekin. No
peace can be obtained without going
through war. In the time of Chang an
agreement was made that no murder can
be inflicted upon ministers from abroad.
It is month since the minister of Ger
many was assassinated by Boxers, and
strict orders have been given for the ar
rest of the murderers. We are trying our
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26
TERRIFIC FIGHTING.
Fierce Battle on Near
Panama.
Rebels and Colombian Troops
Engaged.
Four Hours Armistice
to Bury Dead.
Big Body of ReinfOrcements
Arrive for Government.

Colon, Colombia, July 95.-A terrific
engagement still continues between the
government troops and the insurgents
around Panama, but the former are still
holding their ground. Many have been
killed and wounded and four hours
armist1ce was agreed upon to attend the
wounded and bury the dead.
The steamer Bernard Hall arrived at
Colon from Savan1Ila at three O'Clock
this morning with reinforcements for
the government numbering one thous-
and. They were brought by General
Campos Serrano, governor of the depart
ment.
The cable between Colon and Jamaica
was repaired today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26

She nev, h5,ed Speed or over "A
soy.nots Yesterday.

Boston, July rs. the new Russian
cruiser Variag, which was given her
builders trial off the New England coast
today, developed a maximum speed of
2464 knots with 15480 revolutions of
her propelors Tho trial, which was
held primarily for tae purpo Sc Of stand
ardIzlng the screws, resulted in fixing
the number of revolutions at 153 as
requisite TO produce the % knots which
is called for by the contract between the
builders and the Russian government.
That she attained speed Of 2465 knots
IS taken as promise of even better
showing on her speed trial later, because
at no time today was she under forced
draught. Her engines developed 10000
horse power during Che test.
On the LASTS leg of her course
the cruiser ran into storm
and her builders being satisfied with her
showing did not take note Of the figures
on that leg. E. S. Cramp, representing
the builders Of the Variag expressed
satisfaction with the showing made by
the vessel today. The cruiser will rest
in Boston harbor until Saturday when
She will start for Philadelphia. making
eroiicial speed trial of twelve consecu-
tive hours en route. Among those on
board the Variag during the trial were
Hon. Joseph G. Cannon, member of
Congress from Illinois; Commander j.
D. Jerrold Kelly. U. S. N; Lieut.. Com
mander A. Y. Kane. U. S. N; L. NJ.
Mcflvain, Lewis Nixon, Jerome Jones;
Hon. s NJ. Mccall, Representative from
Massachusetts,; Hon. G. E. Foss, chair
man of the National house of represen-
tatives committee on naval affairs;
Joseph Letter of Chicago and Mayor
Thomas n. Hart of Boston.
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utmost to preserve the lives of the other
ministers and they are still in Pekin.
We fear that the vioeroys and governors
may understand the intention OF the de-
cree, relying upon the safety of these
ministers as ground for making peace
and taking no heed whatever to prepare
for attack AMI defense. The neglect
to fortify the districts under their iurdis-
diction win bring endless calamity.
Viceroys and governors are to pay atten-
tion to and to urge on preparations for
coast attack and defense and they are to
take the consequences in case of any
territory being lost entirely through their
carelessness.' >"
Europeans here understand thorough
1ysthe last part of the edict which means
that the viceroys and governors are COM
manded by the Empress Dowager to pre-
pare for q Chinese war against the allied
powers.
''Viceroy TAX Su is bitterly anti-ror-
eign, and ne is increasing his army and
armaments, military and marine. He
has lodged an objection through the
perfect Of Kwang Chou to four small
guns boats, two French, one American
and one British, that are here to safe
guard the lives of foreigners; and he asks
that they be moved beyond the Bogune
forts.
"His plans viii be unmasked shortly
after the allied powers ascertain definite
ly the facts concerning the massacre at
Pekin.
"Chinese gnnboats infest the channel
at the back of the Shameen and 18 Chi
nese gunDoats lie awaiting orders below
the imperial government wharf. The
Cantonese are Esdaily becoming more
hostile and the situation is critical.
Business is almost at a standstill and
leprosy and plague claim fresh victims
daily.
"Native Christians assert that the no
torious Black Flag chief Lao, who in
hicte1 reverses on the French IN the
Tonquin war, now refuses to obey Ii
Hung Chang command to go north and
fight the Boxers. His soldiers are here
and compose the crews of the gunboats
in the Shameen.'
According to the Shanghai correspon-
dent of the Times, Ii Hung Chang is
residing at the residence of Liu. who was
the envoy of the Empress Dowager in
the secret mission to Japan. He has re-
ceived secret Instructions to remain at
Shanghai and to endeavor to open nego-
tiations with view OF preventing the
European advance.
With this accumulation Of evidence of
an impending big struggle, comes also
the news OF disagreements between the
powers and the foreign commanders
which threaten to hamper united action
and to encourage Chinese resistance.
A conference of the admirals at Taku
called to settle the question regarding
the management of the restored railway,
decided in favor of Russian control, only
the British and American admiraIs dis
senting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26

happy smile. 1t pleases customers.
Prompt breakfast and extra Juicy
steak starts you off well. Put hard coal
on CRATE first, then put paper on top and
light it, then empty on some charcoal.
In five minutes you will have great
fire, and steak looks better broiled over
BcnsOM's Always Ready char
coal.
BIG BAGS 1Oc. AT ALL GROCERs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26
CRITICIZED CHAMBERLAIN
Colonial Secretary Tiercely AssaiIed in
House Of Commons.

London, July 25-Discussion Of the
colonial Office vote led to q spirited de-
bate in the House of Commons today, in
the course of which the Liberals again
aired most of the old charges against the
colonial secretary, Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain, and indulged IN Icriticisms of the
war in South Africa. Finally Sir Wilfrid
Lawson moved a reduction of Mr.. Cham
berlain' salary as mark Of censure Of
his policy.
Mr. Chamberlain replied welcoming the
issue raised by the motion which, he
declared, meant that the war was wrong
and that, consequently annexation Of the
South African republics was wrong ana
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26
BRAVE AMERICANS.
Letter Commencing Them Written by
British Officer.

Copyright 1900, the Associated Press.
Tien Tsin, July 16 via Che Foo, July
24.-GeneraI Dorawrd, the British COM
manders has sent to the American COM
manders le tier in which he says:
II desire to express the high apprecia-
tion of the British troops of the honor
done them IN serving alongside of their
comrades of t he American army, and of
the high honor accorded me in having
them under my comman d.
Il blame myself for the mistake made
in taking their position by the ninth
regiment, not remembering that troops
fresh to the scene of action and hurried
forward in the excitement of attack, were
Continued on second page.
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Many lowpriced imitation baking powders upon the
ket These made with alum and should taken to
avoid them, alum poison never to be taken food
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IocAL wEArHER REpoRr.

Portland. July %, 1900. - The local
weather bureau records the following:
Sa. ~. .-Baroneter- p 76S; thermome-
ter, - O. dew point. Is REL humidity, So,
direction OF the wind, SW. velocity Of
the wind, II; state Of weather, cldy.
p. Barometer. 29.7I0: thermome-
ter. 100; dew point, 20: rel humidity. IS !
direction of the wind, SN velocity Of the
wind, O; state of weather, 1t rain.
Maximum temperature. 20 minimum
temperature. 66 mean temperature. 20 /;
maximum wind velocity, 20 preclpi-
fation-24 hours so.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, July 25, taken at
p m, meridian time, the observation for
his section being given in this order;
Temperature, direction of wind, state Of
weather:
Boston, 70, S, rain; New York. -. ",
rain. Philadelphia, 76, ". cloudy; WASH
ngton, IS degrees, w. cIdy: Al
hany, -. s, oIdy; Buffalo. -, NV,
cldy Detroit 20, Ne. clear; Chicago sc
degrees, NE, clear; St. Paul. 76. N,
clear; Huron, Oak, -, NE, clear; Bis
marck, 50, e, clear; Jacksonville, So,
S, clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26
THE WEATHER.

Washington. July 25.-Forecast for
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont:
Showers. followed by fair and cooler
Thursday Friday. fair; fresh south
westerly. shifting to westerly winds.
boston, July 25.-Local forecast: Fair
weather Thursday and Friday; cooler
Thursday. fresh northwest winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-26

westbrook Seminary offers special courses
IN Sciences laboratory, Languages (con-
versatlon IN Fren and Germam,
Mathematics (solid geometry, trigcnon-
etry etc.). Metho Of Teaching, Eloculion
Ph8slcal Culture, Music and Art. These
courses are excellent for High school gradu-
ates and other advanced pupis. The Seminary
certificate aimlts TO college. Special attention
is gwen 10 II, a'th and moral training Ele-
mentary studies, such as Arithmetic Spelling
Reading, Renmansllp, ETC.. are net negiec. cd
Address o. H. PERRY, President. Portland
Maine. jly17eod2w, 1orlOpnrm
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sovAl BAKING POWDER CO., 100 VILLA" ST. NEW YORK
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-05
Obituary.

On Saturday morning March
3rd, little Lulu, Oldest daughter
of Lester and Jennette Carter
passed away at DR.. Oviatte's
Hospital, Oshkosh.
For sometime Lulu had been
ailing but her condition was not
considered serious until about
two weeks ago, when she was
taken to Oshkosh for special
treatment, after a few days her
symptoms became worse and it
was evident that she could not
recover. All that skill and good
care could do, was done for her
until the end came, Lulu was a
bright child of six and a half
years, much beloved by those
who knew her, because Of her
kind and generous disposition.
The remains were brought here
Saturday afternoon for burial.
An impressive funeral service was
held at the Congre g ito al
Church Sunday afternoon, the
Rev. Fl. c. Todd officiating. The
church was crowded with friends
of the bereaved family who
heartily sympathize with them
in their affection.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-05
To Assist Settlers.

Tonahawk. Wis, Feb. Is
At the special meeting of the
Wisconsin Valley Advancement
association to-day the secretary
was instructed to visiteach coun
ty IN the association TERRITORY
and with the aid of the local as
sociations, list all lands the
owners of which desire to place
them upon the market. for sale
to actual settlers. Three plans
were presented by different inn
migration agencies, differing
somewhat as to detail. but in
the main proposing to dispose of
the listed lands on a percentage
basis. The lands will be listed
on either of the plans, owners
making their own selection.
Will Reach 6oo,ooo Acres.
The Committee on Immigra-
ton at the last meeting reported
that it would be possible to list
about 100000 acres for the val
ley. Chairman Coln1an sal l to-
day the list would reach 100000
or 100000 acres III eachcountv.
Definite contracts with the
agencies were deferred until the
secretary's lists are completed, a
task which it is hoped will be ac-
conlplished by the next regular
meeting. 1t is expected that at
least two agents Of the assocla-
ton will then leave for Europe
and one or more begin active
work in the Central states.
The secretary presented a list
of nearly 500 names of parties
who have made inquiry of the
association as to locations in
the valley, mostly for farm lands
Every town i'll the association
territory now has a working To-
cal organization i'll touch with
the valley association. The
towns and names of the secre-
taries of the local organizations
are: Eagle River, H. c. Todd;
Rhinelander, w. L. Swift; Mi
nocqua, J. ]. Mayer; Tomahawk,
A. ]. Olson; Merrill, D. NJ. Phin-
ney; Wausau, Joseph Reiser; Ste
vens Point, D. E. Frost. Cen
tralia and Grand Rapids will
make connections after the ques-
ton of making one municipality
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-05

services every sunday except r on n the
2nd Sunday of each M nth:)-High
Mass and Sermon at 10 a. m.-Catechism at
2 p. m.-Vespers, Sermon and Benediction at
7:30 p. m. A first Mass is said at $3.50 d. m.
on the first Sunday of each month. On Holy
days: High Mass, Sermon and benediction
at 7:45 Il. m.-Mass on weekdays at o'clock
In summer, at in winter, Stations of the
,'ross every Friday evening during Lent at
t;SO,-atechism every Saturday after Mass
REV. PROSPER GOEPFERT.
Pasr0r,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-05
of the two places has been set
tied March 10.

of the two. places has been set
tied March Is.
Many Settlers Expected.
6. E. McDill, treasurer of the
Stevens Point association, hand
ed in twenty-five names and
$11O cash for membership GER
ti6cates. c. S. Pierce, general
land agent of the Chicago &
Northwestern railway, was pres
ent and made a brief talk. He
said over 90 per cent of the in
quiries now coming in to the
land department of the road
were for lands in Northern Wis
consin, and very large percent
age of these were directed toward
the upper Wisconsin valley. He
predicted an annual influx of set
tiers the coming spring.
Secretary Rose reported that
correspondence with a large num-
Der of parties interested in inves-
tigating this section for the To-
cation of various industries was
progressing favorably.
The postofice department will
within the next three months
issue books of postage stamps
which will be on sale at the post
office. The books will be small
enough to carry III the vest peck
ct and will be issued i'll three
classes: books of twelve, TWEEN
ty-four and fortv-eight stamps
respectively. The cover will give
the postal rates IN the United
States and foreign countries,
parafne paper will prevent ad-
hesion in The book. One cent ex-
ira will be charged for each
book, and the government will
make eight dollars thousand
by the scheme.
Wausau Record: A local wealth
er prophet who has been hitting
it right ve1y consistently this
winter, states that this is the
the beginning of a warm spell
which willlast all through March
and that unles there is more rain
than the indications now show,
people will be spading gardens
by the middle of the coming
month.
Taken this month keeps you
well all summer. GREATEST spring
tonic known Rocky Mountain
Tea. made by Madison Medicine
Medicine Co. Soc. For sale at
6f-11O c4Ot-n
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-05
Personals and Otherwise.

Personals and Otherwise.
Aspirants for side board are
"bobbfng" up quite numercusly.
F. w. Mcintyre is on the sick
list.
". J. Walsh, was at Wausau
Tuesday last.
Fred Sanborn has been at Ash
land most of the past week.
T. I. Laughlin, returned home
from a two weeks cruise in the
woods Monday.
Lester Carter was taken with
a chill Monday and is confined
to his bed.
March came in like a lamb and
will undoubtedly go out like a
roaring lion.
P. T. Parish, representative of
Willy & Co., of Appleton, was in
town Friday.
4. K. Kennen of Milwaukee.
transacted business i'll this vii
lage, Monday.
Mrs. Hugh Manuel is quite
sick and unable to attend to her
household duties.
The Denton House will be open
ed about March Goth to the
public.
Bert Patton is confined to the
house with a severe attack Of
pneumonia.
Mrs w. J. Kyes, was a Rhine
lander visitor part of Saturday
and Sunday.
John Diamond and Charles
Slattery will try titles again this
spring for the clerkship.
Mrs. Hawkins, of Ashland, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. F.
w. Mcintyre.
Mrs. Henry Misner, is still a
very sick woman, and there is
very little hopes Of her recovery.
N. A. Colman drove over to
Rhinelander Saturday on bust
ness, and back Sunday.
L. J. Cook, went over to Arbor
Viate, Friday, to attend the
meeting of the Republican coun-
ty committee.
Grant Cooper while manipu-
lating an AK one day last week
cut his knuckles quite severely, SO
he had to visit a doctor.
Mrs. Steve Bowker will in the
near future open bakery and
confectionery store, opposite no.
tel Smith, on Wall street.
g. O. Brown, was up from
Rhinelander, Monday and visit
ed his,camps in the vicinity Of
Eagle River.
Dancing Kelly, was brought
over from Minocqua, Saturday,
in charge of a policeman and con-
fined in the county bastile for 80
days for being unruly.
Mrs. Mckenzie and Mrs. Nc
Leod, drove over to Three Lakes
Friday, to visit one of the lumb-
er camps of Woodruff & Mcguire
and where r. D. Mcleod is chief
cook.
Girls, # you wish to be a June
bride with red lips, laughing
eyes, lovely complexion, take
Rocky Mountain Tea this month
Csc. For sale at drug store.
Mr.. c. Hanover, came up from
Irma, Monday, to visit his
daughter, Mrs. 6. M. Sheldon,
anu also to accompany his wife
home who has been visiting here
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CHURCHES

CONGREGATIONAL HURH. Services
~ sunday at 10:3O a. m, and 7:30 D. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings at
7:30. Sunday School Immediately after
norning service. Young Peoples hris tian
Endeavor Sunday afternoon a $3.50.
REV. H. TODD. Pastor.