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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-22
EDWIN MAYO IS DEAD.
Made Famous as Pudd'nhead Wilson
Dropped Lifeless in Hotel.

Quebec. Feb. 19-Edwin Mayo OF the
"Pudd nhead Wilson" company. dropped
dead in Chateau Frontenac to-day. Mr.
Mayo was the son of the late Frank
Mayo. for whom the play "Pudd nhead
Wilson" was written
Mr.. Mayo and his company arrived in
town last evening. and he sat well into
the night with Mr.. Narney, manager Of
the Academy of Music, discussing old
times About a. m. MIR. Varney prepared
10 leave and Mr.. Mayo arose to accom-
pany him to the door but suddenly stag
gered and would have fallen but that
friends caught him. He bled profusely
from the mouth, and although DIR. q. H..
Parke arrived in all haste and rendered
him every assistance in his power tho
stricken gentleman passed away in Il
short time. DR. Parkc gently broke the
news to Mrs. Mayo. The body Of the de-
ceased was sent to Philadelphia this at
ternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-22

Great Britain exported last year 43, Jos 900
tons Of coal. against 80, 500. 90 tons in 1898.
Most Of the increase was in shipments to
Russia, Norway and Sweden, Germany,
Holland France and Italy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-22

France this year Will require revenue
OF about ETA, 100000 or this amount near
ly foOOOO,Goo is absorbed by the public
debt and f47,20o,O00 by the army and
navy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-22

An international congress of ethnoloey
Will be held In Faris In connect ton with
the exposition from August rs to Septem-
Der l. 1900
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-22
FELL BETWEEN THE CARS.
Brakeman Loses Leg While Working
in Barre.

Montpelier, Feb. IA. s. Howard, 40
years OF age and a brakeman in the en-
ploy OF the Montpelier and Wells River
RAILROAD slipped and fell between two
freight cars at Barre this afternoon and
the train passed over his right leg above
the knee crushing it so that it was ne
ocssary to amputate it,
For some time Howard has been employ
cd on the main line and in the yard in
this city ana was only transferred 10
Barre this noon. He was Brought to this
city on the suburban train Immediately
after his injury. He retained conscious
ness and withstood the fatigue of the trip
with encouraging fortitude so that he was
able to undergo the necessary surgiC al
operation upon his arrival at the Heaton
hospital
Howard has wife and two children in
SOmcrNillC, Mass, and mother in Rethle-
HON. y. ~. They have been notified Of
the accident and are expected to arrive
J. re Tomorrow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-22

Mr.. Mayo was we'll known to Burling-
ton theatre-goers. His last appearance
here was Saturday evening, Feb. 10, at
the Howard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-22

tOo' fffef ~ sseo SoO'
reached. Young m en-
and young WON en-,
haggard, useless,
miserable, drop by
the wayslde, burdens
to themselves and to
theIr friends.
Rise up! Be strong!
There Is a way. Or.
Creene's Norvura
blood and nerve rem
edy Will m a ke you
now again - LITER
ALLY n EW. 1t Is
Natures own nerve
and blood medicine
Invigoratlng-s trsng-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-22
BOY INSTANTLY KILLED.

Lyndonvillc, Fob. 19-Thomas, the To-
year-old adopted son of S. L. Wilkinson,
vas instantly killed to-day by falling un-
der load of wood he was driving down a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-22

1t brings back the snap and vigor
OF youth, restores confidence
and energy-pu Into a weary,
nerye-woyn man or woman the
desires Of lie, and SO inv'gor-
ates the blood and nerves that
life again plays q glad, merry
song.
And fhIo La a e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
The ADVANCE BEGUN.

London. Aug. 1.-The allies began
the advance from Tien Tsin. this morn
ing" announces an agency bulletin
dated at Shanghai. at 11.10 y. NJ. to-
day. 1t is assumed that the Ameri-
cans, British and japanese are taking
part in this forward movement. wheth-
er other nationalities are or not. An
advance base will probably be estab-
lished 20 or 50 miles nearer Pekin and
supplies viii be assembled preparatory
to a direct stroke at the capital.
OF The 10000 allies debarked at Pc
Chill ports. English military obserV-
ers consider that 10000 are aVailab bile
for an advance beyond Tien Tsn. The
Chinese forces according To the vague
gatherings of the allies intelligence Of
fee. up to July y, were disposed in q
great arc 80 miles long and distant 10
or - miles. The numbers and exact
location Of the several divisions are ut
terly unknown. The Pei-Ho river is
blockaded by sunken stone-laden junks
for 20 miles beyond Tien Tsin. and fur
Their up. according to Chinese spies of
the allies. a dam has been constructed
for the purpose of flooding the low ly-
gagement of the relief expedition will
probably be at Pei Tang. where the
viceroy of Yulu personally commands.
The following information was
brought to Tien Tsin. Wednesday. July
%, by a Chinese missionary student
who was sent to the British legation at
Pellin. He was unable to deliver the
message entrusted to him. and left Pc
kin. July Is. He saw few troops be
tween Pekin and Yang Tsun. No works
had been constructed. Food in Pekin
was scarce. and the city would be quite
unable to endure a siege.
Among the scraps of Information
brought by another courier who had
left Pekin. July IA, was the fact that
Gen. Ma a notable Boxer chief. had
been killed by the legationers.
Shanghai kilograms of this date say
the foreign consuls met. yesterday. and
decided to invite Admiral Seymour
tBritishD to take command of the
Shanghai defenses. The United States
consul general, Mr. j. Goodnow, had
the French consul general, NJ. De
BeZaure on behalf of the consuls,
visit Admiral Seymour. and he prom
ised to draw up plans and submit them
to a council of officers. The Shanghai
council objects to the con
sular action.
The British I'd Infantry Brigade has
been ordered to debark at Hong Kong
to form a flying column to serve any
where in China.
Two more transports with Indian
troops on board are due to arrive. to-
lay. The customs officers at Canton
nave seized Chinese junk which had
1000 rifles and much ammunition
aboard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
Appointments for United States Naval
Academy.

On Friday, August 10, at 10 o'clock,
at the Coburn Classical Institute
building in Watervillc, Nc, 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, and in the marking of
these papers writing and spelling will
be considered.
This examination is open to young
men between the ages of Is and 20,
residents Of the 3rd Congressional dis
trict.
Congressman Burleigh will recon-
mend The two men obtaining the high
est general average, the second to be
designated the alternate. These two
Will he instructed by the secretary of
the navy To report for examination at
Annapolis. September !.
The examining committee consists Of
Prof. Taylor Of Colby College. Prof
MarQuardt Of Colby College, and Mr.
+. 7. Wyman, superintendent Of
schools in Watcrville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
A WElL-HATEO PEOPLE.
Harcourt. Liberal Leader. Admits that Fact
kbou! the English Nation.

London. Aug. during the debate in
the House Of Commons today. on The bill
Of supplemental war loan OF ES.5hh.Fe. Sir
William Vernon Hlrcourt Liberal said
that owing to the existence Of three fras-
mcntary budgets he was unable to con
cludc al what the government figured the
cost of the war. He estimated that 1t
would be nearer csc. 100000 than $50. 600, G1J.
Sir William added that statesmen OF the
highest authority were imprcSSinS upon
the British that they Were the bcSt-hated
people in the world. Lord Salisbury could
not understand the reason but Lord Rose
berry knew the cause of this hatred. Lord
Rosehery had declared that the empire
needed peace. The last % years Great
Britain had been laying hands with al
most frantic cagerness on every desirable
tract Of territory adjacent TO its own.
This greed excited envy and stood in the
way If democratic reform.
The chancellor of the eXchequcr. Sir
Michael Hicks Beach. in reply said the
figures were complicated but he would
make a return showing how they have
b,pu reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
HIGH TREASON
May Be Charged Against
Prominent People in England.
Asserted That Important Documents
Have Been Discovered in Pretoria
duplicating Well Known Parties With Having
Asitatcd in Favor OF Beers.

London. Aug. 1.-The Daily Tee-
graph on the authority of its Cape
Town correspondent, asserts, today
that documents of the highest impar-
lance emenating from England have
been discovered in Pretoria, implica
ting members of the House OF Com
mons and other prominent persons in
England who have agitated in favor Of
the Beers. 1t says that startling de-
velopments may be shortly expected.
\ correspondent with Gen. Hunters
force at Slapkranz says: The Win
burg and Senekal commanders are
now arriving. about 600 men. Gen
RouX has arrived and also the COM
mandant Of the Wepencr commando.
1t will take days to get all in. There
is a continuous stream Of wagons for
seven miles up the road All the lead
ers have surrendered. The prisoners
include foreign artillerists."
Lord Roberts has telegraphed to the
war office as follows:
Pretoria, Aug. Hunter reports
still more prisoners surrendered, yes
terday, with Commandants Rouse and
Fontaine, whilst Commandments Deploy
P0tgieter and JOubert surrendered to
Bruce Hamilton. who collected 1900
rifles, $50 ponies and an Armstrong
gun. Lieutenant Anderson. a Danish
officer in the Stats Artillery. also sur
rendered. Olivier with five guns and
a number Of burghers. broke away in
the Harrismith district. but Hunter
expects the total prisoners Will amount
to 1000.
An unfortunate accident occurred
near Frederlk -tady on the KruSersdorp
Potchefstroom railway. The enemy
had torn up rails, and a supply train
escorted by the Schropshires was de-
rallied, Il being killed and 80 injured,
although a special patrol had been or
dered to prevent trains passing. A
special inquiry has been ordered to
ascertain why the order was DISC
beyed' -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
FIRE At HENNIKEN, N. H.
Laundry. Two Saw Mills. Bcx Factory ard
Dwelling Burned. With $1,000 Loss.

Henniker n. H.. Aug. IA fire which
broke out about 1880 o'clock this fore
noon in the steam laundry owned by the
firm Of Balch. Coggswell & Falvey. swept
through a section of the village destroy
ing $1,000 worth Of property, including a
dwelling house, TWO saw mills and "A box
The blaze was of such a threatening ma
ture that the local fire department Gale |
aid from Concord and Hillsboro and
shortly after noon the combined forces
gained the mastery OF the fire as far as
buildings We're concerned, but while the
liremen were engaged in saving the dwell
ing houses from destruction the flames
tinued burning during the afternoon.
The buildings destroyed included the
steam laundry the saw mill Of George w.
+. Dow. the saw mill and box factory OF
Fred e. Dow and dwelling house occu-
pied by q. II. Dow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
LAW COURT.
The Bradford knight Murder Case Argued by
Counsel HcseiiOn and Heath.

The kcnnebec county docket was
taken up in the law court
at Portland. Wednesday morn
cut were Herbert NJ Heath. NJ. s. Hol-
way. L. NJ. Thompson of Augusta
Charles F. Johnson and :. 5. Brown
of Watervillc; A. NJ. Spear and Coun-
ty Attorney George w. Heselton of
Gardiner, and \. W. Manson of Pitts
field.
The well known Kenncbcc murder
case Of State vs.. Bradford Knight Of
Richmond. was orally argued by Coun-
ty Attorney Heselton for the State and
Herbert NJ. Heath for the defence. IL
will be remembered that Knight.
middle aged married man. shot down
Mamie Small of Richmond. in the pub
lie street at Gardiner. Feb. Il, 1899
because Sac refused to receive his at
tent MS. He made no effort to escape
after the commission of his crime and
was soon arrested. indicted. tried and
convicted Of murder in the first de-
gree with life sentence in State
prison. The defence put up was in
sanity. and exceptions to the refusal
Of the presiding justice at tine trial to
make certain rulings requested by the
defence were taken.
The case of the Cushnoc Fibre Com
pany VS.. Fred Il. DingIey, admir-, was
orally argued by NJ. S. HOlWay for the
plaintiff and George w Heselton for
the defence. The suit is an action to
recover damages ageregating $1113 on
alleged breach Of contract.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
ARIMOS,TY 10 KRUGER
Growing Among the Beers on Account Of
Shady Financial Methods.

Pretoria. July 3l.-Mrs. Rotha was
the guest of Lord Roberts at dinner
yesterday evening. Tho Boer animos-
ity to President Kruger grows on ac-
count of the fact that the officials are
persuading the people that the republic
paper money is as good as Bank Of
England notes, because it is based on
unalicnable state securities, even
though the state should be conquered
AS the English have not recognized
this contention many burghers have
been ruined and unuttcrablc misery
prevails. The wives and children OF
the poorer Beers are almost starving.
General Bothd's force is kept to-
gethcr by extra inventions. This cor
respondent has seen an official circular
asserting that Lord Roberts was fore
"a to retreat south Of the Naal and
that Lady Roberts escaped in bal
loon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
THE PRINCESS TROUBETSKOY.
Better Known as Amelia Rives. a Helpless In.
valid from Sciatica.

Bar Harbor, Me, Aug. 1.-The Prin-
cess Troubetskoy, better known as
Amelia Rives. author of THE Quick
Of the Dead" According to st. john"
and other stories Of note, is 2 slave to
sciatica She is a helpless invalid at
the Rives homestead. Albemarle coun-
ty. Virginia. She will be taken to Bar
Harbor as soon as she can be moved.
The Princess. it is said. broke down
in May. after finishing a new novel.
Since then she has been at sanitariums.
but can get no relief
Prince Troubetskoy. her husband. is
4 well-knoWn sculptor. and popular in
Washington society. He married her
soon after her divorce from John Astor
Chanler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The depression
central, Wednesday morning. over the
mouth of the st. Lawrence has moved
beyond the region of observation. Very
high temperatures prevailed, during
Wednesday, in the upper Mississippi
valley. the Dakotas and the eastern
slope of the Rocky mountains. In the
lower lake regions and the middle
states the temperature fell s to 10 de-
srees during the last "A hours. On the
New England coast, Thursday. the
winds will be light to fresh northerly
on the middle Atlantic coast, light to
fresh north to west winds will prevail
on the south Atlantic coast. the Minds
will be light to fresh north to east
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
YORK COUNTY REPUBLICANS
Hold Convention al aiired-N. T. Fogg Nomi.
mated tor Sheriff.

Alfred, Me. Aug. 1.-The Republi-
cans of York county, today, took the
places used by the district and county
Democratic convention, yesterday, and
county officers We're nominated. Large
crowds Of Interested persons We're in
town, and the fun number Of dele
gates-l9l-entitled to seats were pres
cnt.
Large crowds Of interested persons
We're in town, and the full number of
delegates, 1911, entitled to seats. Were
present.
The convention was called to
order. at 10 O'Clock \. A., by
Charles II. Adams Of Limerick, chair
man of the county committee. Hon.
Leroy f. Pike of Cornish, presided.
Following the opening business the
convention resolved itself into sub
conventions for the purpose Of select
ing candidates for senators. y contest
developed in the southwest district. in
which Freeman Rankins of Wells won
~ majority of three votes, over
Francis Keefe Of Eliot, and the Sc
George T.. Morrison Of Saco, was nom
mated for senator from the southeast
district and Oliver G. Titcomb of Act
on, from the northwest.
y second contest developed over nam
ing a candidate for register of probate.
Frank Wilson of Sanford. who has held
the office for 16 years, was defeated for
the nomination by Harry Il. Aver Of
South Berwick
The other nominations We're as fol
lows: County clerk Willis T. Emmons
Of Saco: judge probate, Nathaniel
Hobbs Of North Berwick: county at
torney, William S. Matthews. Berwick:
county treasurer. Parker c. Wisgin,
kennebUnk; county commissioner,
Samuel w. jenkins of York; sheriff,
Newell 4. Fosg of Sanford.
Mr.. FosG won the nomination for
sheriff after one Of the hottest fights
in many years. The matter was set
tied only by bringing it before the
whole convention, when Mr. Fogg re-
ceiyed 101 votes to 90 for his opponent.
Simon s. Andrews of Biddeford.
Congressman Amos Allen and Charles
Il. Littletield addressed the Republican
mass meeting. III Ifi' dIIcI HppI. L We
thousand people attended. Both speak
crs discussed State and national issues.
Congressman Allen defended the action
Of the President and Of Congress in the
Philippine question and declared that
the Republican party has fully lived
up to al it's pledges made in the cam
paign four years ago.
Congressman Littlefield devoted con
siderable attention to a consideration
of statements made by the two speak
ers in the Democratic rally held here.
yesterday. He ridiculed the idea that
there is danger of the Republic suffer-
ing from "militarism'' and said that
the increasing Of the army to $1,000 men
was sanctioned by Democrats as well
as the Republicans in Congress
In discussing the question of imper-
ialism. he referred to the participation
of Democrats in Congress in the ratifi-
cation of the treaty with Spain ana
said that Col Bryan used his influence
in favor of its ratification. President
Mckinley has done nothing more in the
Philippines than to carry out the terms
of that treaty and wisely administer
the duties accruing from il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
FOR MURDER.
FOR MURDER.
Charles P. Mclaughlin Of
Rhode Island Insane Hospital,
Held Without Bail for Alleged Muir
der Of Patient by Beating.
Thought 10 Be Maine Man AND FssmcrI, Of
Augusta Insane Hospital.

Providence, r. l.. Aug. 1.-Charles p
Mclaughlin. head keeper at the state
hospital for the insane, who is charged
with beating patient, John n. Drape,
to death at that institution, yesterday.
was arraigncd on warrant of MUIR
der before Judge Clarke H. johnson,
in the eighth district court at Gran
ston, today
He pleaded not guilty and was held
without bail for examination. one week
from today
McLaughlin's home. is in Augusta,
Me, where he at one time was employ
ed in the Maine Insane asylum.
The Augusta directory fails to locate
any Charles p. Mclaughlin and in
quiry fails to show that any such per-
son was ever resident here, beyond
the following facts learned from an in
terview with DIR. b. T. Sanborn. super
intendent of the Maine Insane hospi-
tai in this city:
DR.. Sanborn said that a few years
ago a man named Charles Mclaughlin
was IN the employ OF the institution as
an attendant. He came from Pitts
field, on the recommendation of for
mer employe, and was here. perhaps
two years, leaving about three years
ago, being discharged for good and
sufficient reasons. He would now be
about 45 or As years of age.
While DR.. Sanborn did not know his
middle initial, the fact that the above
dispatch says Mclaughlin was for
merly employed in this institution
would seem to indicate that the man
in trouble at Scranton. r. l., is the one
remembered as stated above by DR..
SanbOrn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
IN ABOUT EIGHT DAYS.
The Allied Forces Are Expected to Reach
Pekin About Aug. 8.

Brussels. Aug. IN De Favoure.
minister Of foreign affairs. has receiv-
ed the following dispatch dated Shang-
hal. Aug. !, from NJ. De Cartiere de
Marchienne, secretary of the Belgian
legation. now acting as charge daffairs
of Belgium at Shanghai:
THE allies are marching on Pekin.
They are is miles from Tien Tsin and
should reach Pekin in eight days. All
the Europeans have taken refuge in
the inner Enclosure Of the imperial
city"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
Beers Evacuate MaCha dodofp.

Lourenzo Marques. Aug. 1.-The
Beers have evacuated Nachadodorp
and it Is reported are preparing to re-
treat to Lydenburg, to which place
they have completed Geographic com
municatiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02

Phippsburg Republicans. Tuesday night
nominated Charles '. Mlnott, Jr-, Tor rep
resentatiye 10 the Legislature from the
class towns. Phippsburg.. West Bath
Topsham. Georgetown ArroWslc and
Woolwich c. Y. Minott: Jr.. Willard II.
Duley and Ephraim 5. Mari We're chosen
delegates to the count! convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Aug. Local Forecast for
Thursday: Fair weather, Friday;
probably continued fair and warmer.
Thursday night and Friday; variable
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02

The deposits of gold dust and bullion
in the Seattle assay office during the
month of July 1900. will aggregate in
value not less than 81. $50 600. 1t is the
biggest months business in the his
tory Of the office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
FAIR, TODAY AND FRIDAY.

Washington. Aug. Forecast for
Thursday and Friday, New England:
Generally fair Thursday and Friday;
light to fresh northerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
JESTER ACQUITTED.
Three Ballots Taken Charged With Murder
Of Gilbert Gates IN 1871.

New London. No. Aug. ALEX Jester.
the octogenarian who has been trial
here for the past two weeks on the charge
of killing Gilbert Gates. brother of J. w.
Gates the wire magnate, in 1871. was ac
quilted. tonight. Three ballots were.
taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
EI;sworth's Democratic Caucus.

Ellsworth. Me. Aug. 1.-(SpeciaD.-
The Democrats in caucus. this evening.
nominated George g. Stuart for repre-
sentative to the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-02
LIS REIGN OF TERROR.
Preserved Order in Canton Only by Rigorous
Laws and Wholesale Executions.

London. Aug. IA letter from Kong
Kong. dated July 2. which was receiv-
cd here. today, represents that Lii Hung
CONTINUED on page 2.)