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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-02

Nothing Inserted for less than g.
Professional Cards one year 80.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
Beers Place Their Casualties at Over
Two Hundred.
Gen. De Wett Takes Up
Strong Position.
President Steyn Reported To BE
With Him.

London, July 14.-Lord Roberts has
sent nothing further concerning the
Nitrals Mex affair. Pretoria dispatches,
however, show that Lincolnshires lost
half Of their officers, including Col Rob-
erts, who was wounded and taken prison
er. Stragglers continue to arrive at the
camp, but few further details can be
gathered. The British fought stubbornly
until night fall when the cavalry turned
their horses loose. The Boer report of the
engagement place the British casual
ties at over ECO.
In the Dardspoort affair, mentioned
IN Lord Roherts's despatch, men in the
front rank of the Beers wore Khaki
uniforms and helmets and the Dragons
passed them unsuspectingly, under the
impression that they were hussars. The
mistake was not di scoyered until the
Beers opened heavy fire when the
dragons We're within 400 yards
British prisoners who have escaped to
kro0nstadt, report that Gen. De Wet S
force of 10, 600 men with ten guns. ex-
PEELED from Bethlehemsby Gen. Clements
and Gen. Paget, have taken up a strong
position l5 miles TO the southwark in the
hills around Re teif Mex. President
Steyn is reported to be with them.
Another case of the Beers wearing
khaki is reported to have happened at
Llndley on June 20, when they were sur
prised by a picket of % men of the York
shire light infantry, Is of whom were
killed or wounded.
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SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT.
But Trade at Present Is Only of Mid
summer Volume.


New York, July 49, -Bradstreets to-
morrow will say;
While trade is still of only midsummer
volume, the beginning Of improvements
in demand are apparently becoming
visible. by the publication of the July
government crop report the worst has ap-
parently become known as to the situation
in wheat An unquestionable improve
ment since July 1, has led to the belief
that the crop damage talk, as usual, has
been exa ggerated. The month of June
was notable for numerous and heavy ad-
vances in many lines of agricultural
produce an so numerous were these al
vances as to almost neu6ralize continued
recessions in manufactured products, the
result being a virtual check to the long
continued downward tendency of prices
generally. kilograms to BradsJreets
point already to an enlarging trade in
these sections where winter wheat yields
have been large, while in the northwest
crop observers appear to have been sur
prised at the recuperatiOn shown under
favorable weather conditions, AS before
stated, the improvement is still one of
tone rather than of actual demand, but
with, as seems probable, yield of 540,-
600, 600 bushels Of wheat, a next to record
breaking yield of corn and very large
production of oats, the western crop sItu-
alton contains many encouraging feat
l1res. The southern cotton crop has un-
doubtedly suffered and condition is un-
precedently low for this season of the
year, but the acreage planted was large
one, and prices are so much higher that q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
TALKING 1T OVER.
The Russian Ambassadors Visits Mr..
Hay.


Hay.
Washington, July 1s-Mr. Wollant,
the Russian charge d'embassy, called at
the state department. today to talk over
the Chinese situation with Secretary
Hay. He stated that he had no advices
from his own government touching the
latest developments at Pekin. It is uns
derstood that the state department is bas-
ing its repeated affirmations of the will
ingness Of Russia to permit large opera
tions by Japan in military sense in
China, on representations made by Mr..
Wotlant. The department. is much graft
fisd at the statement attributed to Count
Won BuelOW in the outline of his note to
the German state published in the Asso-
ciatetd Press dispatches this morning.
In the absence of the full text of the note,
the officials have read in the abstract a
complete re-affirmation of the Eprincipals
laid down by Secretary Hay as guiding
the policy of the United States toward
China. Some of the declarations of the
German chancellor might be regarded as
paraphrases of the United States note on
the subject, The state department. antici-
pates no difficulty in effecting trans-ship-
ment OF troops and animals Intended for
of Nagasak1.
The point raised in some quarters that
the use of Nagasak1 as q kase in this
fashion would be a violation of inter-
national law, constituting hostile act
against China in the absence Of a decIara-
tion of war is declared by the officials
here to be absolutely frivolous. AS O
matter OF fact the war department. has
been freely availing itself of Nagasaki for
trans-shipment and port of rest ever
since the end of the war with Spain and
the Japanese governm ent, having made
no objections OF far, is scarcely likely
either to make protest itself, or to en-
tertain one from any other nation under
present conditions.
Japanese officials here expect that Mar
shall Nodzu viii accompany the Japanese
expedition about to sail for China. The
rank Of marshal probably viii be superior
to that OF any other foreign commander
military or naval in China. Under the
Japanese system, the rank of marshal
corresponds with that of field marshal in
the French system, AS a result of the
China-Japan war, three marshals were
created by Japan, namely Yamagata,
who made the remarkable march into
China from the north Oyama, who en-
tered China further south and seized Port
Arthur and General Nodzu who had the
honor of being the first Japanese officer
to score an important triumph on Chinese
soil Yamagata is now prime minister
and Oyama is chief OF staff, leaving
Nodzu as the available one OF this dis
trio of soldiers He is beyond
middle life, a stern disciplinarian and
has the reputation of being an ifnpetuous
fighter. He is a strong believer in cavalry.
Won BUELOW;S DECLARATION.
Berlin, July 18.--Count Won Buelow's
declaration regarding Ger1nany's s ar
rangements in China, Is much discussed
by the press and Is almost unanimously
endorsed. The Berliner Neueste Mach |
Richten says:
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KILLED HIS PLAYMATE.

Providence, r. L., July IS. Percy @.
Redpath, aged H. died today from
wounds made by pair of scissors thrown
at him during boylsh frolic between
Redpath and q youth eighteen years OF
were at work in the Banigan Rubber
works in Olneyville today. DrungoIe is
under arrest. The latter was cutting
sheet rubber which Redpath was spong-
ing Redpath playfully shook water from
the sponge in the face of Drumgole and
the latter in the same spirit says he made
a sweeping pass at Redpath and the
scissors flew from him and penetrated
Redpath's s abdomen
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
NEW JAPANESE MINISTER.

Washington, July IS. THE State De-
partment today was advised by the Jap
anese legation of the appointment of
Mr.. Kogoro Takahira as Japanese min
lister at Washington He is due in
Washington about tho middle of next
month when he will present his creden-
tials to the President Mr.. Takahira is
one of the most prominent members Of
the Japanese foreign service and until
his appointment has been vice minister
of foreign affairs. He has had extended
experience in diplomacy, his official
career beginning in this country some
twenty-five years ago when he was an
attache Of the legation here.
Coming direct from the foreign office
where he has been high, his presence
in Washington will be most timely in
connection with the Chinese situation al
he is thoroughly conversant with that
subject and with the part which Japan
proposes to take in the rehabilitation of
China.
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Then Will Aid in
Arranging Peace.
Chinese Driving in Allies at
Tien Tsin.

Londons July 4-The seanty cable de-
spatches received today add nothing to
the knowledge in London OF the Chinese
situation
1t is stated positively from Canton that
Ii Hung Chang will remain there until
the allied troops have defeated Prince
Tuan's forces and viii then go north to
lend his powerful aid in arranging
terms Of peace, cooperating with Prince
Ching, Yung Lu and other pro-foreign
viceroys. For the present Ii Hung
Chang considers that he can best control
and direct the viceroys from Canton and
also keep in check the turbulent province
of Kwang Tung.
All the foreigners and missioners have
evacuated Wen Chau and have arrived
at Ming Po.
Large bodies of Boxers appeared at
Wen Chau and threatened to exterminate
the foreigners and Christians. They also
distributed banners, badges and inflam-
matory anti foreign appeals
The lien Isin correspondent of the Ex-
press, telegraphlng under date of July
9, asserts that the Chinese are daily driy-
ing IN the allies. They have mounted,
says the correspondent, IL fresh guns,
in advantageous positions with which
they are sweeping the streets of the for
e1gn settlement, the incessant fire render
ing position after position quite unten-
able.
The Daily Nails St. Petersburg cor
respondent says that in the last six
hours battle outside of rien Tsln the
Cossacks capturerd six Krupp guns and
killed numbers of fieeting Boxers. The
Chinese lost 300 killed, including Gen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
TRAIN ROBBER ARRESTED.
Man Who Looted Illi-
nois Central Car.
Other Robber Just Escaped tho
Police.
Arrested Man Tells How
Deed Was Done.
Third Man Concerned Also in
Custody.

St. Louis, EJuly 13.-Charles w. Barnes,
of 1900 West Bell place, this city, one of
the robbers who looted an express car ON
the Illinois Central railway of several
thousand dollars, near Wyckliffe, KY,
Wednesday morning, was arrested at his
home today and later confessed. John
Nelson Of 1868 Finney avenue, Barnes S
alleged partner, escaped, leaving a trail
of blood. Forty shots were exchanged
between the fugitive and the officers
who pursued him to Vandeveter station,
where he disappeared.
Special Agent George Murray of the
Illinois Central railway detective bureau,
was shot by Nelson, but VIII recover.
Barnes told the chief of detectives, Des-
mond, and Chief of Police Campbell.
that he, together with John Nelson and
man named Dyer, alias Conley, robbed
the train. Barnes stated that Dyer came
from San Francisco four months ago and
that the plot was all arranged in this
city. Barnes said he went to the scene Of
the robbery on an Illinois Central train
and was joined there by Nelson and
Dyer. When the train which they had
decided to rob approached, they tagged
it. He covered the hremen with a re-
voIyer, while Nelson and Dyer went
through the express cars.
Right after the robbery Special Agent
Murray and his men went Hto work on
tbs case. Conley was arrested at Wyck-
life, Ky, yesterday and accused of be-
ing IN the gang The detectives say that
they got enough out of him to warrant
them Ia following the two men to st.
Louis. 1t devel l9ped today that Nelson
and Rarnac ar.as oor1efUc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
YOUNG WOMEN'S C. A.
Eighth Annual Conference at East
NorthneId.


East Northneld, Mass, July l8.-The
eigth annual conference 81 the Young
u Nomen's Christian association opened
this evening in the Auditorium with a
song service led by George G. Stebbins.
The Auditorium was well filed there be-
ing present the largest audience for the
opening night, in the history of the
Young Women's s conference. Trains from
all directions today have been bringing
the young women who will remain
during the next eleven days in the discus
sionsof religious matters. 1t is too early
yet to form an accurate record of the
number OF delegates here, but from pres
ent appearances, it seems that last year 5
record viii easily be beaten. The regis
trars Office in Marquand hall where each
delegate is obliged to register and receive
her room assigned was busy from early
morning until late tonight. During the
song service the Mt. Hermon quartette
sung Redeem the Time. After the SER
vice the opening prayer was by Miss Har-
riet Taylor, secretary of tn Q world s COM
mittee OF the Young W0men's Christian
association. She was followed by Miss
Dunn, secretary Of city work. Miss Ellie
K Price. leader of the conference, intro
duced w. r. Moody as host of the con-
ference. Mr.. Moody welcomed the con-
ference and advised the young women to
proceed in Bible study as that was the
fundamental part of the Northfield idea.
At this point Rev. John q. Payson, a
veteran missionary from the New
Hebrides offered prayer. Rev. DR.. G.. II.
Scofield delivered the principal address of
the evening and DR.. Patton pronounced
the bpnedictiOn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
OF OUT BREAK INCREAs-
ING

Solway, Mimi, July 13.-The dangers
of an outbreak by the Blanket Indians on
Red Lake is increasing. The Indian po-
lice from the agency have gone over to the
point where the Blankerets are holding
their war dance and it is expected trouble
viii ensue. Bulletins in Chippewa have
been posted warning all friendly Indians
and whites to remain away from the
point or suffer the consequences A petit
tion viii be sent to Governor Lind tomor-
row asking that a detachment of state
troops be sent to Red Lake at once The
Indians keep up their war dances ana
at frequent intervals,
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"The frmness and resolution with

'Ihe drmness and resolution with
which Germany protects her interests
and demands punishment for bloodshed
will meet with general approval, as we'll
also in an equal measure, the govern
ment's avoidance of all far-reaching
plans of action which might result in
Infinite complications. German states
manship maintains the same standpoint
toward China which was adopted at
the beginning, namely a sound, practi-
cal policy, free from lust of conquest or
annexation, but which win not permit
the curtailment of its we'll grounded in-
terests and rights. ,;
The Berliner Iageblaat says:
The purposes of Germans China poll
cy as explained by Count Won Buelow
at the end of his letter must be ap-
proved, for they contain nothing inn
practicable. Moreover Count Won Bue.
lows aims agree strikingly with Russia S
demand -
The Vossiche Zeitung says:
The Secretary's langugage is as ener-
getic as it is circumspect and aWakens
confidence. An overwhelming majority
OF the nation viii approve and the let
ter is sure to make a good impression
abroad. J"
The Vorwaerts notes that Count Won
BueloW omitted TO mention that Ger
many policy IN resisting Japan's offer
to take a mandate from the powers
rhwarted the only possibility of giving
the ambassad ors effective and timely
aid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
FRENCH'S SUCCESS.
Takes Number of Positions 0ocu-
pied BY Beers.

pied BY Beers.
Pretoria, July 12-Col. Mahon, rein
forced by Gen. Frenoh's brigade. yester-
day took all the positions held by the
Beers in the neighborhood of Rietfon-
tsin. A number OF Boer dead were
found. The British casualties were
trihing.
Details are now at hand regarding the
disaster to the Lincolnshire regiment
on We dnesday. 1t appears that five COM
panies We're ordered Tuesday to proceed
and hold the pass through Magalesburg
IN the neighDOrhOOd OF DaspOorfOrt.
They arrived at the pass-ln the afternoon,
while three companies with two guns
took up position and camped for the
night, leaving two companies on q
plain south Of the pass. The eastern hill
was rugged, rocky and inaccessible, but
further east apparently apprOachable
from the main ridge.
At day break yesterday theBoers appear
edsonIthe eastern kopje and opened heavy
fire. Confusion ensued. The colonel
ordered the men to take up a position on
a k0pJe west Of the gap. From this point
a hot IRE ensued during the entire day.
Two guns under the escort of the Scots
Greys placed in advance of the main
body, were captured, after a stout resis-
tance. Nearly every man was killed or
wounded.
A Maxim gun was brought into action
early in the day. The fire was too hot.
and the men were finally forced to retire.
A sergeant, aided by seven volunteers,
saved the gun. There was a continuous
fire all along the line, the Lincolnshire.
regiments men vigorously replying
About 3 O'Clock IN the afternoon the
Beers appeared to the left of the position
occupied by the British An officer and
10 men attempted to charge them. Four
teen were killed or wounded as the result
of the charge.
Three companies were practically sur
rounded, but they kept up a steady fire
unwavering until towards nightfaII
when their ammunition had been expend-
ed. The moment of escape the men were
taking a good position under cover and
with liked bayonets were awaiting the
approach of the Beers. 1T is understood
upon good authority that the Beers have
employed armed natives.
Two of the natives 1eaped from the COW
er when a small party from the Lincoln
shire regiment stepped up and demanded
their surrender. A soldier stepped for
ward and snot both of the natives dead,
One officer who succeeded in making his
escape, had an encounter with an armed
native.
1t is feared that the losses of the Brit
ish We're numerous. About 80 of the
British soldiers struggled back to camp
today. According to all reports great
force is being assembled to prevent fur
ther progress of the Beers.
SMELLING BOERS.
Witpoort, Iransvaal, July 13.-Gen.
Clery's column which has moved easter
ly, Is now camped here. During the
march the mounted infantry engaged 200
Beers shelling a ridge occupied by the
burghers Tt is anticipated that this
will clear the country from
Standerton to Heildelburg as the troops
found but one remaining laager, from
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
MAY RESULT FATAILY.
Quarrel Between Two Aged Women at
Agnsta.

Augusta, July ia quarrel that may
have fatal termination occurred at noon
today between Mrs. Mary Cosgrove and
Mrs. William CufIin. After disputing
over sum of money the two started
down stairs with Mrs. Cufin leading
When halfway down, the former is said
to have struck the latter over the head
and pushed her down stairs. Mrs Cuffin' s
hip and arm were broken by the fall.
The injured women is at the Augusta
city hospital, and on account OF her age
SO years, fatal results are feared
Mrs. Cosgrove win be arraigned in the
police court tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
POWERS ON TRIAL.
Man Charged with Murder of GOV.
Goebel.

: Georgetown, July 13-The jury was
completed in the Powers case today and
the first evidence was heard. Before the
hearing Of evidence began, Col. Campbell
stated the case for the prosecution. He
said that Caleb Powers was the most ag-
gressive among those who sought to settle
the election contest by violencs and that
to him largely was due the Importation
to Frankfort of the band of mounted
men, 175 of whom were retained in
Frankfort reg ularly. He charged that
majority OF them had killed from one to
several men each. He claimed it was put
in evidence that on January % Mr.. Pow.
ers made use of q statement that "Goebel
has not as many days TO live as / have
fl ngers on my hands
He reviewed the facts In connection
with the assassination and claimed that
the state house yard had been cleared in
furtherance of the conspiracy, cited the
closing of the executive building against
the police officers, calling out of troops
and other matters
ID. Meade Woodson, ex-city engineer Of
Frankfort who made the measurements
by which the prosecution through mathe-
matical demonstrations attempted to
prove that the shot was fired from Pow
ers o1lice, was the first witness.
FINLEY WILL RETURN.
Indianapolis, Ind, July 19.-Charles
Finley, ex-Secretary of the State OF Ken
tucky said today that he intends to go
back to Kentucky to stand trial for COM
plicity in the murder OF w. e. Goebel.
i should like to go next week, he
said, my only plan for the future is to
return to Kentucky to go through the
form OF trial just as soon as I am
satisfied that the rancor of our opponents
has died down, / shall return. I suppose
/ shall have to be guided by general OBJ
servation in deciding that, but knowing
myself to be absolutely innocent, I cam
not bear the thought OF allowing such an
imputation as has been made against me
to stand. Governor Taylor feels just as
do"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
TREATY SIGNED WITH GERMANY.

Washington, July 13.-The newly
signed reciprocity arrangement between
the United States and Germany viii be
proclaimed tomorrow. The articles upon
which Germany secured a reduction Of
duty have been enumerated already,
namely, still wines, argols, paintings and
statuary.
The amount Of the reductions in each
case is fixed in the DingIey act. In re-
turn the United States secures the most
favored nation treatment or in other
words, the minimum tariff rates on
articles exported to Germany.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
RUssELL sAGE NIL. RIIY-

St. John, N. B July 18.-Messrs. RUS
sell Sage Of New York, and III. I'll. Nc.
Lean of ST. John, We're today appointed
receivers OF the Shore Line railroad, at
the instance of the Metropolitan Trust
company of New York.
The management of the road need S1OO, :
600 for operating. Russell Sage holds
tWo-thirds of the bonds and is willing to
advance the money, but the other bonds
holders Will not. The road will be fore
whom it is believed will bid the property
in.
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satisfactory financial return is Confidently
looked for. In addition, railroad earnings
point to the maintenance or the business
of the country at a volume in excess of
last year. Business is better in the mari
time provinces Bank clearings for the
week aggregate $86, AL, ,45O, gain of 2l
per cent over last week and an increase
Oh ~ z per cent over this week year ago.
Business failures for the week number 90
as compared with 25 last week, IN in This
week a year ago, % In 1898, 33 in 1897,
and 33 in 1895.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
SHELLING BOERS.
SANBORN TRAINMASTER.
appointment of Portland Man Con-
11rmed.

Boston, July l8.-These appointments
OF officials of the newly acquired Fitch
burg division Of the Boston & Mainesrail
road, are announced:
George A. Torrey, general counsel; !;
Francis b. Shepley, assistant general
counsel; T. O. Melcher, superintendent
FItchburg division with Office at Bos-
ton; NJ. 7. Snyder, assistant sUperinten-
dent of lines west OF and including East
Deerfield, with office at Mechanicsville
r. A. Smith, assistant superintendent
OF lines east Of East Deertield, with office
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(TALK No. 245.)
.4cRAR cLAssEs.v

For the use of people who require
two pairs OF glasses and yet cannot
be induced to wear the bifocals, there
is another design which is known
as the 'grab" spectacle When the
person wishes to read he puts this
onto his distance glasses and it will
cling firmly until he desires to re-
move it. There is no changing glas-
ses, no inconvenience. The grab"
glasses are carried in the pocket and
used only in looking at near objects.
They are quickly adjusted and easily
removed. I will be glad to show you
these glasses at any time and explain
to you how they work. I can fit you
perfectly with glasses in this way
that will be very convenient,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.

Washington, July 13.-Gen. D. S. Stan
ley, president of the Society of the Army
of the Cumberland, has designated Oc-
tober 9, 10 and Il, as the dates for the
next annual reunion at Chattanooga,
Tenn. This meeting will be in conjunc-
ton with q general reunion of the vete-
rams of all the armies, both Union and
Confederate, who served in the cam
paigns about Chattanooga.