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WILL BEGIN RIGHT AWAY.
France and Russia wan Open Peace
Negotiations Immediately.

NosOGAAlAOmS lnAAmGlkNtelV.
Washington, September 19-Tbe first
definite determination to begin peace ne
gotiations with China seem7 to have been
reached by the French and Russian gov
ernments. which have made known their
purpose to proceed with negotiations
with Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching
as soon as feasible. This doubtless will
have an important influence on the
present negotiations which ara Ringing
to considerable extent on the opening
OF peace negotiations AS France is act
ing with Russia, this determination ap-
pears to remove any prospect of modi-
ncation OF the Russo France determine
tlon to withdraws from Pekin 1t also
disposes or all questions as to the Gre
dentials OF Ii Hung Chang and places
France in q position or being ready to
proceed on the credentials he has
brought forward. II 1t is the purpose of
France and Russia to begin peace nego-
tiations it would follow that at least
some Of the great powers Will not con-
cur In the German note requiring the sur
reno er Of the Chinese ring leaders as an
indispensable prerequisite to the OPEN
ing of negotiations. Whether there is any
connection between the German note and
the FrancO-Russian conclusion to go on
with the negotiations, is purely con ject-
ure, but 1t is probably significant that
they come at about the same time.
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WEDDINGS.

ESPECIAL TO THE PRHssl

ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l
Auburn, September ia society event
OF the season was the wedding at eight
o'clock this evening OF Miss Grace>8lsy
Conant, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wins.
low II. Conant Of this city 10 Horace Pat.
ten Carter, son Of the Hon Seth n
Garter OF this city. The marriage took
place at the Elm Street Unlversaiist
church. A large party OF the cltlzsns Of
this city and other places were present
Friends OF the bride trimmei the chnnh
In q most artistic way with green add
yellow. The wedding march was played
by i. 4. -Ningate OF Lewiston. The osrs.
mony was performed 10y the Kew. A. C.
knickerbocker, the pastor OF The churth,
the Episcopal ring service being und
The bride was given away by her father
The maid OF honor was Miss Julaa
Crosby Of this city snd the brides maids
were Misses Carrie Jordan Lowell, 6sr.
trude May OF this city, Jane hunt o.
Lewiston and Alice Pauline C0nani q
Camden, n. Y, Charles H. Conani O
this city was best man, and Harry "
Conant and Henry Dwight Wlgrln q
Medford, Mass, master OF ceremonies.
Charles Blanchard Carter, Nlllls p A.
wood and Harry Jordan Of this Gig, ard
Edward Dow Armstrong OF Lewiston
were ushers. The bride was gowned
white muslin over taifeta. with rsi 1s-
ened with a diamond sun burst The
maid OF honor wore yellow striped tissue
over yellow taffeta. The bridesmaids
were gowned in white muslin OVER white
ta1eta and carried loose bunehes Of
white roses.
After the ceremony an inform al recap-
tlon was held at the home Of TIE brides
parents Mr.. and Mrs Carter Jeff on the
night train FOR New YORK and win SAL
from there for New Orleans on satur'
day. The groom Is the superintendent q
the spinning department o. min in
New Orleans but In q short time VIII s.
to Atlanta, Ca, 10 accept an imp4'Au.
position IN q lplll IN that city Anp1s
che numerous wedding presents WIZ
number OF valuable heirlooms IN 'u'"
and china.
Mr.. and Mrs Carter win be Of pom.
after October 1st at $50 LsplAnane a'sD'7
New Orleans.
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Adherence of q. s. Sought by
Both Sides.

Washington, September 19.--With the
German proposition to postpone peace ne
eotiations with China until the persons
responsible for the Pekin outrages are
punished, and the French and Russian no.
LITIGATION of the purpose OF those govern
ments to begin such negotiations await
ing him, the president found much mat
ter of Importance to dispose Of upon his
arrival In Washington from Canton this
morning. He lost no tim elm notifying the
officials whom he desired to consult, of
his return, and the day WAS largely given
up to private discussions. Although it
was stated that no answer would be ready
to the German note today, it appeared
that the President, after talking over the
situation with Attorney General Griggs.
Acting Secretary Hill and Assistant Sec
rotary Adee, had arrived at a conclusion
as to the nature Of the response. Mr.. Adee
spent the afternoon consulting Acting
Secretary Hill and in drafting the note of
response, but all information as to It's con-
tents was refused at the State Depart
ment. 1t was said that the note is Co be
gone over careful lily at a further meeting
between the President and such of his
advisers as are in the city. The German
government, apparently, is anxious for a
speedy answer. The Chinese minister
was also twice at the State Department.
today seeking TO influence the govern
ment not to agree to the joint action sug-
gested in the German note.
The conclusion reached from the days
developments is that the powers are d.
viding as to China, and that, at present,
Germany and Great Britain stand aligned
against France and Russia, while both
sides are ardently seeking the dherenos
of the United States government. The
Chinese government is urging the latter
course upon the State department but
thus far there has been restraining
force in the desire to avoid making the
United States che first OF the Powers to
break the solid front that has been main
tained up to the present time in dealing
with China.
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STATE BOARD OF TRADE.
Annual Meeting Held at Lewiston
Yesterday.

Lewiston, September 19.-The annual
meeting of the Maine State Board of
Trade, opened at City hall this forenoon
with 5S delegates in attendance, Portland
sending Is and Bangor 8. Nearly all Of
the city and town boards were represent
ed.
MIR. Lord of Bangor was unanimous
ly elected president.
M. N. Rich OF Portland was unani-
mously elected secretary and q. N. Wey-
mouth of Biddeford, treasurer
Mr.. Weymouth's report showed all bills
paid and S702 in the treasury.
In his report, Secretary Rich says:
''Thirty Of the so or more reported local
boards in the state are still accredited
In mem bership with this central board,
giving it a nominal constituency of 2, 440
members, representing about every coun-
ty in the state
He speaks of the great success OF Old
Home week and calls attention to the
probable benefits to the state. He
closes by saying:
''Ihe State of Maine is in splendid con-
dition today financially, land In Industrial
progress, commercial prosperity and agri-
cultural development. The vast accumu-
lations in the savings institutions indi-
cate the thrift of all classes OF our people
beyond that of other states, and nc
class of people live any more comfortable
than our Industrial people, one Of the
chief causes why operatives seek employ.
ment here and so often avoid strikes,
which is attracting now the Investment
of more and more capital in our Indus
trial pursuits every year.
Maine farmers have generally raised
good crops this season, and the large In
fux Of summer visitors has made q de-
mand for much that has given. the farm
er considerable ready IN Oney to pay the
store keeper. There has in consequence
I been rev failures, and we may add NJ
serious disasters, epidemios, nor lawlesl
/ gatherings to disturb the peace and har-
mOny of the people, a condition worthy
OF recognition at this time by representa-.
tive business men from so many sections
OF our state. -
President Lord, who has been presi-
dent since the inception OF the orQaniza
toin, stated that ne had given up Uryine
to evade the Office by resigning, and thai
he had decided TO accept the honor just
as long as they would give i6 to him
A paper by w. A. Wheeler on trans
poTtation facilities, was discussed by
Col. Boothby, Sc cretaIy Rich, HIS Dyer
of Portland, John +. Goldthwaite OF
Biddeford, Waldo Pettinglll OF RumforC
Falls, A. 5. Bangs OF Bangor and &.
Barker of Lewiston.
at the close Of the discussion the meet
ing adjourned TO o. IN.
At the afternoon session the subject o.
taxation in Maine was discussed, Edward
Wiggin OF Pressure Isle speaking from
the farmer s standpoint, Lewis Thompson
from that Of the business man, and Wal
lace III. White from that Of the corpora
tions. All or the speeches were able anC
listened to attentively. At the close OF
the afternoon session at O'Clock speoia
cars took the members around the two
cities.
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BRIEFLY TOLD.

Hon. Josiah Crosby of Dexter doesn t
take any stock in Charlie Stains latest
sUCry of the Dexter bank robbery. Mr..
Crosby says that Stain came to him with
the same story several years ago.
Democratic Chairman Jones says the
Demoo rats have hopes of Connecticut
and New Jersey and are sure of West
Virginia and North Dakota.
A despatch from the officer command
ing the American forces at Cape Nome,
says health conditions have greatly Inn
proved there
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TR OPS MUST STAY.
Minister Conger Fnvors Continued Oc-
cupation of Fektn.
(Copyright 1900 by the Associated Pross.)

Copyright 1900 by the Associated Press. }
Pekin, September 10, via Taku, Sep
tember 10, via Shanghai, September IS -
Mr.. Conger, the United States minister,
says that Pekin must be occupied by for
eign troops until some settlement is
effected, as otherwise, all the value of the
expedition will be 10 ST. General Chaffes
has Issued orders prohibiting the Ameri-
can troops from shooting from boats,
Iooting or foraging Every facility is to
be given to Chinese who desire to reopen
their shops and everything taken must be
paid for.
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MR.. SIMPSON CANDIDATE.
Aspirant Tor Position on state Roard +,
Assessors.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1


Augusta, September l9.-The Hon. N
+. Simpson of Bangor, the present stata
treasurer Of Maine, has decided to allow
the use of his name as candidate for IN.
positi n on the state board OF assessors
which viii become vacant in Januarv
Mr.. Simpson has entered the field as
candidate at the earnest solicitation Of
many Of the leading business men Of tina
State. lie is one OF the best known men
in the State and has filled the Office Of
state treasurer in an exceptionally abls
manner. The placs on tbs board Of as.
SCISSORS for which he Is candidate Il that
which is now occupied by ths Hon. MI.
liam q. Marshall of Belfast. The ofice Is
filled by election By the members OF the
legislature which viii be held soon ai,sr
that body is organized early in Janusrv.
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FORTY-Two VESSELS ASHORE.

St.Johns, N. F., September719.-F Forty
two fishing vessels are ashore in the
Straits OF Belle Isle and as many as 30
will be totally lost This is in addition
10 the disasters previously reported.
hipwrecked crews, aggregating 70 per-
sons, have been brought south by the
mail steamer, and special steamer Will
go for the other.
Immense stocks of goldfish have been
lost with the shipping. Reports of the
loss Of three more lives were received to-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-20

The H ague, September l9.-The govern
lnent OF the Netherlands has been notified
of Mr.. Kruger's acceptance of it's offer to
place warship at his disposal to convey
him from Lorenzo MARQUES TO Holland
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HOW HIGH UP TO co.
Question Involved in Furnishing Auth
Ors OfChinese Outrages.

Berlin, September 10 1t is understood
that the immediate cause for issuing
Germany's circular note to the powers
regarding the Chinese settlement was the
fact thatgLi Hung Chang, during his re-
cent interview with DR.. Mumm Won
Schwartzenstein, the German minister to
China, mentioned a number of names Of
alleged high naDdarins, hitherto wholly
unknown, as those Responsible for the
Pekin outrages and said that China was
willing to punish them.
. This explanation seems to be borne
out by the following statements made by
the German foreign Office today to the
correspondent OF the Associated Press. in
Berlin:
- What we want to avoid is an opportu-
nifty for allowing China to impose upon
us any sham concessions by delivering
up Tor punishment persons who ad
nothing to. do with the Pekin atrocities.
Hence 1t is advisable for the representa-
lives OF the powers in China to designate
beforehand all who are nOtoriously gull
~. Germany does not wish to prejudice
the case In any way She wishes to
reach an agreement with the powers re-
garding the guilty and their punish
ment.'
The frs secretary of the Japanese Ie-
cation here, said today:
- think there win be no difficulty in
getting the powers to agree in principle
to the German proposition to punish the
guilty. The real difficulty will be ID de-
Gliding how high to goN If they decide
to Include Prince Tuan then they Will
lind that the Empress Regent was back
of him.
Russia, in my opinion, Will not
Withdraw her troops from Pekin, mas
much IS Germany and the other powers
remain She viii decide that circum-
stances have changed and that she must
remain also.''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-20
RACES Ar DOVER.

Dover, N. H., September 19.-The races
a the Granite State park today with one
exception went of in straight heats In
the = 10 race Wasco, favorite, was never
headed. Newton had an easy time in WIN
ming the 2.24 pace, In the 2. 10 trot, Lamp
Girl, the favorite, dropped the first heat
and won the next two, when darkness
set In and the race went over until to-
morrow.
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REAR PLATFORM OAMpAIGN

Chicago, September l9-The Prohibi-
ton rear-platform campaign began to-
day. John G. Wooley, candidate for
President; Henry II MetcaIf, candidate
for ice.president; Samuel Dickie. editor
of Bangor, Me, and Oliver w. Stewart
or Chicago, chairman OF the national ex-
ecutive committee. were aboard the sDec.
ial train which left at 80 a. m. for n
run through Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin
ana other central and western states.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-20
BROOKLYN WINS BY FORFEIT

Brooklyn. September l9-Ioaa'
game with St. Louis was forfeited "
Brooklyn. Umpire GafIney and Oa'''"
Robinson became involved IN an '''''
cation in which Robinson struck oann''
In the chest with his fist. Robinson 0''
ordered out OF the game and on refusing
to go the game was forfeited
AT New York-Pittsburg,6i Ne" i0'''
2.
At Phlladelphia-Cincinnau'' q Fn"'
adelphia, 8.
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TENNEssEE AIINERs sTRIKE.

Coal Greek, Tenn, September 1o.-
About three hundred miners and day Ia
borers employed by the Coal Greek Coal
company struck today. The miners were
recently raised u per cent and went out
today in an effort to secure raise for the
day laborers.
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Washington, September l9-Ine s' ..'~
bureau announces that the popa'a''.
OF Fitchburg, Mass, is Sl,5Sl' as as"''''
%. )s7 in 1890, an increase Of 4S W.
The population Of Maiden, Mass '~..
1854, as against %, % in 1890, an ln''''''
OF 40 IL per cent
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THE GERMAN NOTE
Has Brought Chinese Affairs TO Acute
Crisis.

Washington, September 10 The gener.
al impression here is that the German
note of yesterday demanding the punish
ment Of the Chinese officials respon sible
for the outragess upon foreigners as a con-
dition precedent to peace negotiations,
has brought the Chinese trouble to an
acute crisis as far as the United States
government Is concerned.
This conclusion is based upon the be-
lief in official circles that the Chinese
government Sannpt accept the German
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CHINESE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

Hong Kong, September 19.-An imperi-
al edlot received at Canton appoints u
Hung Chang, Prince Ching and Sheng
TO be pc ace negotiators
Since the suppression of newspapers
III Canton still more damaging leaflets
have been circulated announcing Chinese
victories and that the allies are seeking
peace. 1t is supposed that those were
written by the literati with a view of To-
menting the anti-foreign feeling. The
vllceroy Is powerless to suppress this form
OF agitation.
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FIRE AT EMBDEN.

Belfast, September 10 The farm build
ings owned by Randall Ellis of Emblem
and occupied by LlewelIyn Moore were
burned this afternoon. Loss, 81, $50; in
surance, 81 200
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-20
KRUGER CHOOSES DUTCH SHIP.

Lorenzo Marques, Monday, S eptember
17.-Mr. Kruger, the former Presid snt Of
the South African republic, Will not sail
for Europe on the German steamer Her
zog, Monday, September "a, as he origi-
nally intended.
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NEW nORK's CONTRIBUTION

New York, September 19-The differ
emit funds collected in this city for the re-
lief Of the Galveston sufferers amount to
S220, 223.
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CRAVEN All BATH.

Bath, September 19.-Torpedo boat
Craven, LieuC John r. Edy commander,
arrived from Portsmouth today for i'm
proyements at the Bath Iron Works.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-20

wheels or the slipping oil OF the tires.
Nominated and w. II. NJ, both lost their
tires, but remained IN the raoe and were
not shut out as distance was waived in
all the races.
The summaries are as follows:
$50 Glass; Purse $50.
j. l.. b., By by Ocean Wilkes, dam
by Edwin L., (I3rackett) III
Prince Westland, g, (Sawyer,) . 2
W ii. N, b &, GO. Jordan), 3
Time, 2.49, 2.4s 1-2, 2.43 -.
2.3s Glass; Purse 500.
Nelmah, 70 g, by westland, CHun-
George G. Clark, bg, (Reagan), AZ
Nominated, chm, NJ JOrdan,) 2 3
Ohio, blk e, (MitchelD, 334
Time, 2.34, 2 SO 1-2, 2.34 ID.
The track officials yesterday were as
follows: Starter, Fred Lane; judges and
times, +. w. Jordan, Mr.. Buck ana
Edgar l.. Jordan; clerk OF the course,
Charles +. Aver.
LUCKY ROY WILL NOT START To-
DAY.
The following signed communication
was received yesterday at this office:
BY advice of my driver, MIR. Wood bury,
1 have decided not to start my horse,
Lucky hoy, at Scarboro, In the 2.22 class,
Thursday. ---
I think it-right that 1 should notify my
friends OF this fact
(Signed) q. n. Trefethen.
Today programme of events is as
follows:
Draft horse.
Fee to all
HOO a m.-Best pair of horses; purse
so, s. to first, So to second, 81 to thru,
3 TO fourth; entrance fee 81; four,to en-
ter, three TO start.
loo p. m.-Gent's driving horses.
IroUting or pacing.
1.5O p. m.-2 80 class; purse $50
$50 p. m.-2 - class; purse $50
3 p. m.-Running race to saddle.
There VIII be other attractions which
viii be announced.
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GIVES RESIDENCE no DAUGHTER.

Washington, September l9.-Former
Secretary of State John sherman today
placed on record a deed conveying to his
adopted daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Mccall =
lum, his handsome marble front mansion
and his adjoining property on K street,
this city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-20

New York, September 19.-Spring
Lake, N. j., a well known summer resort
was practically destroyed by fire thi S
morning. Three hotels, the Monmouth
house, the Carleton and theS Essex, eleven
handsome cottages and several other
buildings, were burned, The loss Is now
estimated ct more than $780, 600;
FATAL TROLLEY ACCIDENT AT
BATH.
Bath, September l9.-Lillie Roderick,
the five year old daughter OF Fred Roder-
lex of this city, was run over and fatally
injured by q trolley car here today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-20

OIdtown, September 19.-Universitv Of
Maine opened Tuesday registry of stu
dents that day and Wednesday. at night
wednesday $50 had registered, 1Ol being
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-20

Take Laxative Brom0 Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure.
L. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
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Eight Thousand People saw ErhibL
don Yesterday.

ESPECIAL To THE rREss.l
Norway, September 19.-The second
day OF the Oxford County fair was IA
vored with exceptional weather. and one
OF the largest crowds, estimated at 500.
There were three races Ia the after
noon, the 2 % class, with three starters;
the 2. 40 with six, and the 32 class
with four. Baby 5. won the first heat
Of the 32 race and went into the %
list He was distanced on the second
heat, leaving only two contestants for
n. H., horse, then won in straight heats
and went into the 25 class.
Joker NJ Norway gelding, won the
33 race in straight heats without much
efforts.
The As class was won in straight
heats by Charles NJ, a Paris horse. Dem
mis- followed him so closely as TO push
the winner into the 80 list
The summaries:
2.23 Glass, Trot or Pace; Purse $40.
Express, blk g, by Black Max,
(Chute). am
Rose Meath. m, (Merrow,) s25 ?
Baby ; b IN, (Russel), dis
Time, 2.22 l-2, 2.25 IA, 2 30 1-2, . s3I-4.
32 Glass, Trot or Pace; Purse $3.50.
Joker NJ, b &, by Hector Wilkes,
(Chaplin), Il 1
Russell T., &, (Russell,) 2 3 2
Maine Cinders, Oh &, (Ames), 2 g
Emma f., bl IN, (Jordan), dis
Time, 2.33 IA, 2.31 1-2, 2.sS.
2.45 Glass, Trot or Pace; Purse SlOO.
Charles NJ bl g, by Norway Knox,
FLETCHER III
Dennis. big (Thayer,) 3
Helen, b m, (Starbird) 538
Hode Wilkes, b m, (kimban), "A
Gladstone, bl &, (Pledge,) dis
Sister Glare, IN, (Ridley, 6 dis
Time, 2 35. 20 IA, 2.s2 1-2.
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2.23 Glass, Trot or Pace; Purse Sl75.
Express, blk g, by Black Max,
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IL 30 IA = 80 IL, = 53 IA.
Irot or Pace; Purse $3.50.
} <, by Hector Wilkes,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-24
A RAINBOW AT NIGHT.
Prince FrederIek, Md, Reports an
Odd Phenomenon.

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. Aug. "a
One night this week, during a hard show
er between 9 and 10 o'clock a phenomenon
of startling strangeness in the shape of a
perfectly defined rainbow of varied colors
was observed in Prince Frederick, Calvert
county, with its arch extending over the
court house and emitting by its brilliarcy
a light almost sufficient to enable one to
read b.. The southwestern end of the bow
appeared to terminate on the court house
lot, while the other end extended in the
distance TO the northwest.
Twice the phenomenon made its appear
ance and then disappeared, the first time
lasting six or eight minutes and vanishing
in the first fash Of lightning, only to re-
turn ana hold its position until a second
discharge of electrical fluid from the clouds
dissipated it altogether. Whether the IN
usual sight Of a rainbow al night, with the
sky entirely overcast by clouds and in a
downpour of rain, was caused by electric
ity, or by other atmospheric conditions, is
a matter of conjecture to those who wit
messed the remarkable sight