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The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN.

Liberty City. Ga, August 17.-Late
last night a determined effort was
made to wreck a Plant System passen-
ger train at Aimass Mill where the
negro Small, one of those said to have
taken part in the murder of Curtis, was
killed, but the arrival of freight train
ahead Of the passenger saved the latter.
Several negroes were taken from their
houses and severely whipped by crowds
of whites for alleged incendiary
speeches. Detachments of the two cav
airy troops in Liberty county and armed
citizens are patrolhng the streets.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18

Ing these obstacles, it appears the allies
decided to attack the city by the east
gate. There are four entrances to the
city on the east, two leading to the Chi
nese city and two the Tartar city. just
which of these was selected as the at
acking point, Consul FoWler's despatch
does not disclose.
Contrary to the press reports of today
Consul Fowler dispatch shows that the
attack ON the city met with strong resis-
lance. The Japanese force engaged with
the advance, according to the under
standing of the officials here, numbered
10000 men, so that the loss suffered by
them was over perc ent.
No mention is made OF the losses of the
forces of the other armies, but it is pre-
sumed that it was in proportion to that
suffered by the Japanese.
The President was overjoyed on hear
ing the news of the safety of Minister
Conger and his associates. He had been
hopeful all along that their rescne would
be successfully accomplished. TOnight's
news confirms that hope and brings
feeling of great relief to him.
The President entertained number of
friends informally at dinner tonight.
Later in the evening as soon as he
heard of the news, Secretary Root came
in from ths Country club and remained
for some time with the President dis
cussing the latest information which had
come to hand,
Nothing has come to the war depart
ment directly from Gen. Chaffee, but the
adjutant general s Office is momentarily
expecting advices. Inc officials were on
hand during the evening and waited un-
til late hour before leaving for home
without receiving any dispatches.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18

s."Lieut. A. E. Harding for conspicuous
gallantry in action for saving a wounded
man at the risk of his life under heavy
fire.
Second Lieut.. VII jolly for the same
risk and for leading a fine charge over
two parapets in the face of heavy fire.
"First Lieut.. Leonard for saving life
under fire and for the admirable control
and direction of the fire.
"First Lieut.. Powell for working and
managing the Colt gun under a fierce fire
and without support after the crew had
been shot down.
First Lieut.. Wynne for his steadfast
courage and encouragement of his men.
AS for the men I feel that 1 cannot do
them justice. 1 shall send you the names
of special instances in their cases hoping
that suitable reward may be given them,
as far as the law allows.
q 81 have also to ask you that you
urge the department. to thank the British
surgeons for their care on the field and in
the hospital of our wounded. Especially
do wish to recommend to the depart
ment notice the services Of Surgeon
Robley II. j. Brown, R. N, H. M. S.
Alacrity. So sure was his service and
search of the field that we were enabled
to get oil rifles on the firing line with the
sure knowledge that the dead and
wounded would be attended to, We had
no surgeon or medical supplies.
1.-The operations under Commander
Craddock, R.N., were admirably planned
and executed
Major Waller incIosed a number of re-
ports from his company commanders
giving in detail the work done by their
organizations. The reports all speak
highly of the conduct Of officers and men.
Capt Fuller. who commanded Co. f,
commends the conduct of a company OF
English blue Jackets under command OF
a lieutenant from the Orlando, who rem
dered invaluable assistance in carrying
the 9th's wounded to the rear on the re-
treat and inforaming the rear guard.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18

Paris, August 1s.-The list of awards
to American exhibitors at the Paris ex-
position washable public today.
The United States IN all secured 1851
awards. OF these POI were grand prizes.
1856 gold medals, 5S3 silver medals, -
bronze medals, go honorable mention,
and a long list of gold, silver and bronze
medals for collabOrators.
Maine is represented in the list by the
Whitman Agricultural works of Auburn
and the Maine savings bank department.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18
Astounded the Editor.

Editor S. A. Brown, of Bennettsville.
>. o., was once immensely surprised
Through long suffering from Dyspsep-
sia, he writes, my wife was greatly
run down, She had no strength or vigor
and suffered great distress from her stOm
ach, but she tried Electric Bitters which
helped her at once, and, after using four
bottles, she is entirely we'll, can eat any
thing. It's a grand tonic, and it's gentle
laxative qualities are splendid for torpid
liver ;, For Indigestion, Loss Of Appe-
title, Stomach and Liver troubles it's a
positive, guaranteed cure. Only 900 at
II. p. S. Goold, 577 Congress street,
drug store.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18
WHEN ADVANCE WAS DECIDED on
WHAT JAPAN WILL DO.

London, August 1.-THE Chinese min
lister ut Toxic, LO Sen Toh. has tale
grap4zed III Hung Chang, according to
despatch to the Times from Shanghai
that Japan is willing to use her good
Offices IN behalf of the Empress Dowager
and Emperor Kwang Su but is deter
mined to prevent the escape OF Prince
Tuan Of Kang vi, president of the board
of war of Hau lung, guardian of the
heir apparent, and of Choa Shu Chiao
cona1a1ssioner OF the railway and mining
bureaus
Ii Hung Chang" the despatch con-
tin1eas ''has rece ived instructions from
the throne to ask Russia If she is Will ng
to assist China to arrive at a peaceful set
tlennezat and to give assurances that she
mas III Intention of annexing any part OF
Aan<>zzuria. If the reply is favorable Earl
Ii mas orders to negotiate without delay.
Sln11z 46aneousiy the military governor of
MareI1u ria VIII be directed to cease hos
tilItIes-s'
e'f1H<-sI ANY PREPARING TO STAY.
Berlin, Aug. IL - Germany, beyond
any doubt, is preparing everything for
an autumn and winter campaign in
Ch1I1s>- One striking evidence of this is
the 1z4et that slow steamer has been
cna11eFed for December to carry to
Oh1Iaz@ material for sixty mile field
railroad.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18
WHY PARSON KILLED DEMPSEY

Williamson, w. Va. Aug. 1.-THE
Rev. Thomas Clark today shot and
killed John Dempsey at Is and Creek.
Dempsey and Clark were enemies be-
cause. it is said, the latter. who was
school trustee, refused to appoint a
daughter of the minister as telcher.
Dempsey threw Ratchet at Clark aud
the latter shot Dempsey twice. killing
him almost instantly.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18

New York, August lit is an
nOunced tonight that the big battle be-
tween Bob Fitzsimmons and Sharkey at
Coney Island will be decided on Satur-
day night, August %, instead of Friday,
August "a. as was originally intended.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18
POLITICAL RIOT IN PORTO RICO

San Juan, P. r., August 17.-Yester-
day at Mayaguez a crowd of tederals
and republi cans got together and, after
heated political disputes, thirty revolt
yer shots were exchanged and clubs and
other weapons freely used. One man
was killed outright and dozen others
were injured. two fatally.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18

Jonson-What do you know about the
horrors of war?
Bronson know lot.
Jonson-You don't know a thing; you
staid at home.
Bronson-I know I did, but had TO
read the yellow journals every day.-De-
troit Free Press
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18

SIT seems lonesome" remarked the WIS.,
itor who had invaded the haunt Of the
hermit, 'here IN these interminable
woods. And yet, in your coy little cabin.
come to think of it,
But you seem to have come to talk of
it, testify replied the hermit and the
visitor presently said he guessed he must
be gOing.-Chicago Trihnne.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18

You said l was the biggest fool in
town" exclaimed an irate citizen to his
neighbor, and you've got to apologize"
All right, all right" responded the
offender, III apologize. You are not the
biggest fool" And still the man was
not satisfed.-Detroit Free Press.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18

London, August 1.-THE war olnos ny
received a despatch from. Lord hop1@
expressing q fear that General De ""
has eluded his pursuers Lord hoV''
says he imagines that DE Vets eSoaF !
due to his breaking up his force ID"
small bodies.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18
POWELL IN SUPERB FORM.
Boston Dropped Game to st. Louis
YesteHd ".

Sr. Louis, August 17.-Poweu was in
superb form today. He was perfectly
supported. Attendance 100. Score:
St. Louis, 1 0 0 1 2 x-7
Boston, 0 q 0 O-3
Hits, St. Louis, s; Boston, 5. Errors,
st. Louis, / Boston, 2. Batteries, Pow
ell and Robinson; Willis and Clarke.
At Pittsburg-Pittsburg, 5; Brooklyn,
8.
At cinnati-Cincinnati, 3; PhIladel-
phia, 4,
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18

i. y. OampDell lof Jne prosecution,
Georgetown, Ky, August 17.-Whan The
trial of Former Secretary Of State pot.
ers was resumed today the court room
was packed with spectators anxious
hear the conclusion of the arguments b.
cou nsel.
Col. Il G. Campbell Of Cincinnati To-
the prosecution, began addressing The
jury.
Col. Campbell cited statistics showing
comparison of the murders COMMITTED
in kentucky and Ohio During the ioui
years Of Gov. Bradley administradm
he said there were S96 murders In Ken.
lucky. There were 2S5 convictitns i
murder and PIG pardons Of murders.
For the same period, Ohio, with doun
the population OF Kentucky, had only g
muir 1ers. Caleb Powers had, he declar.t
in the brief time he acted as secretary
OF state, attested the pardons Of seven
murderers who were. set Tree by 6ov.Ing
lor.
He took the diagram OF the State Cap
toll grounds, the measurements Of civil
engineers, and the autopsy on the hciI
of Goebe1 which were used in tracing h
course Of the bullet. BY these, be said
it was concluslvely proved that the Shot
was fired from Caleb Powers's Office. Hs
referred to Attorney Owens Of the de-
Tense, as one OF Powers's fellow assassin
and said that while he always reIraln~
from calling men liars, the tempiaiiN
was great in the case OF Lawyer Sinchh
"who made himself one OF three W.T.
nesses who testitied that the sound do
not come from the direction OF Powen
office, while over one hundred other W.T.
nesses testified that It did come iron
that direction.
Col. Campbell declared that the muEls
OF Goebel had for its object the pemi'
nent installment Of an Organization q
political buccaneers IN the mounhla
whose strongest ally was a great coTpon'
tlon to whom Goebel has been q thorn u
the flesh.
Campbell continued: IAN shleVi
criminals OF which class Calet PoWa
is one, first arrange for an alibi I'D
mountain army was brought to Frank
fort January 20 and, thinking It would
perform its murderous mission PoV1
goes to bed aU the house OF John Davis
a conspirator, but the foul deed sna
committed and Powers leaves bis bed ala
waits for another day. On January 81
the second appointed day he delye' d''l''
into the work OF establishing an adYine
abb. lie goes into exhaustive de'''A
OF locking his Office though he n''"
locked it before and leaving for LOUIS
vile on pretense Of bringing more men
to frankfort. This time the plan is p''
ter laid and as soon as the assassin's p''
let is fired from the secretary OF sla~
office, Powers raises his hands ana e.
claims: Il am innocent, because Wa' y
, Louisville when the murder occurred
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18
STILL TALKING.
Argum ents IN Powers Murder Ca.
Not Concluded Yesterday.

Georgetown, KY, August 1.-THE ar.
gument in the case Of Caleb Powers
charged with being accessory to the mn.
der of William Goebel, was not concluda
today, the court refusing to hold night
session. Commonwealth Attorney Rohpn
B. Franklin win make the closing speeh
for the prosecution tomorrow morning
The arguments for the defense was CLOSED
by Ex-Governor John n. Young Brown
The entire morning session and nearly an
hour this afternoon was taken up by COL
Il. @. Campbell for the prosecution.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18

our fellow citizens at home but made
quateIy appreciate the gravity of the
crisis (Which, while it disastrously affects
all Americans here, will react in multi
form Interest there) a telegram to the
following effect be sent to the Associated
Press IN order further to acquaint them
with the pressing needs of the situation:
TELEGRAM.
Americans In China in mass meeting
appeal to fellow citizens at home urge
government to send adequate forces to act
effectively In concert with other powers.
Present American forces quite made
quate Interests involved. Our commercial
interests in northern China paramount.
We consider hum1nat1ng the policy of en-
trusting to other powers the chief task of
protecting Americans Anti-fOreign out
RACES multiplying daily. Officials, mis-
s1Onar1eS murdered. Fate ministers
families In Pekin unknown General
massacre apprehended. Wholesale mas
sacre native Christians continue, whole
country terrorized. Trade paralyZed.
Speedy restoration order and retribution
the pressing duty of all civilized powers.
CCuEeu uenCes Of delay disastrous. Not
only foreign lives jeOpardized but loss OF
influence incaIculable. Give no eredence
to statements Of situation sent By Chinese
government to ministers abroad. Present
Outrzzges the result of weak and vaciIlat-
ing policy of powers in the past. We
urge Immediate energetic concerted &C
ton
Reso1ved-4-That a copy of these reso-
IutIons be mailed to the President, ths
Associated Press, the admirals of the
United States fleets in eastern waters, TIT
consul general of the United States ant
our other consular officers in China
lS4gned) V. q. Lyman, Secretary.
The despatch referred TO in the abov
resolutions was ca bIed to the Associate,
Press offices here July 16 from Londol
where 1t was received by cablegram from
Shan Ehai.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-18
ABOUT GOODNOW NOT
9 REDITED.
STOKES

Washington, August 1.-THE state de-
parbment takes no stock in the story put
forth by the China Gazette at Shanghai,
accusing Consul General Goodnow of
com plzcity with ~ Chinese. On the con
trarT ne is spoken of in the very best
terms and his course in the trying situa-
ton Is commended. A number of state
men1s have appeared concerning MIR.
Goodnow's suggestion about landing of
British troops. The only part which Mr..
GOod0Ow took in the matter was to in
form the state department that he
doubted the wisdom of landing troops Of
one nation without others having the
same privilege.
1t Is also said that the China Gazette is
a British paper, and possibly represents
a sen E1ment existing among the English
at Shanghai opposed to Consul General
GoodnaOw, and the course he has pur-
sued
WHEN ADVANCE WAS DECIDED ON
Toxic, August 17.-Extracts from
long despatch describing the advance OF
the allied forces from Tien Tsin say Cen
eraI Ala disappeared during the fighting
at Yang Taun, but the immediate ad-
vance On Pekin was decided upon at
council of war in which 1856 officers took
part held at Yang Taun, August z, and
that 6Ae advance column was drawn ND
in the following order:
Japanese, Russian, British and Ameri,
can The French contingent was Obliged
TO remain at Yang Taun on account OF
its Iuadeouate cOmmissarfat.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
Steamer SpiIman Sunk.

Pomeroy. O., Jan. 7.-The new tow
baot H. E. Spllman sank at ~ o'clock
today at Middleport. She was lying in
harbor there, and was ordered by the
insurance companies to go out and
break up the ice gorge. She had been
at work but a short time, when a huge
cake Of ice several acres in exten;
broke loose and swung against the
boat, showing her against the shore
ice and cutting a great hole in the hull
fully 20 feet long She was in water so
feet deep at the time and was headed
for the Ohio shore and succeeded in
reaching sandbar before going down
in eight feet of water Miles of heavy
ice is gorged above here, which will
certainly cut her to pieces when it
breaks lcose. She was only off the
docks few months and was valued at
$15, 1000.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
GOLD UNDER A CHIMNEY.
Nine Hundred shinins Dollars Found
In a Pot ny a Farmer
Missouri.

Many man has looked for a pot of
gold at the raiubow's end and found
1t not. But one man who didn't look
for It under his own chimney has
stumbled on one and 1t has 5000 In it,
too. Henry d. Murren, Of Luxembourg
st. Louis county Mo-. Is the man who
is 5000 richer now than he was FRI
day morning He was puttering
about his place, when he stumbled on
an old iron pot just at the foot of the
chimney. He dug it up and his eyes
stuck out like china marbles when he
saw what he had found. He counted
his treasures and his eyes were as big
as baseballs. Then he told of his
good fortune and all the neighborhood
envied him-and started to examine
chimneys for more.
No one has any idea who put the
money in this strange place. By the
condition of the receptacle In which
the money was found Mr.. Murren
judges that it has lain there for many
years, probably since before the civil
war. The house has been standing as
long as the oldest person in that
neighborhood can remember. Many
farmers lean to the theory that the
money was hidden by Frank Nichols,
an extensive cattle trader who owned
and occupied the house shortly after
the civil war. Nichols was known TO
have been in possession of large sums
of money at times and Is recalled MS
a very eccentric person. He was
killed in an accident while on a trip
through the west Suviny cnttla
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
Grocery Department.

Here is where We give wonderful val
ues. Good, pure goods at less prices
than elsewhere. 1876, 2 packages for
sc; Zoe paper of cCld starch, sc; 2 lbs
soda, Sc; Lard, 71ac ID; 10 bars Dandy
Soap for 25c; 13 bars Hustler's Soap
for 25c; Package Coffee at 1Oc and lie.
Mail Pouch Tobacco SC; plug ]. T. To-
hacco, 1Sc. l bottle of Dr. Kelser's
Cough Cure, worth 25c and one cake Of
DR.. Keiser's Dandruff and Skin Soaps,
worth 25c our price for this sale, only
l5c for both. soc worth for l5c.
The above are only a small portion Of
the bargains that will be offered during
this sale. We invite you to come early
and OFTEN, as every day something new
will he offered, thrown on our counter,
that will be away under regular prices.
Don't wait until the sale Is over before
you visit us.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
Shoes at Special Prices During
This Sale.

CLOCKS-Wood case, brass works,
at S1.9S and 1923. Nickle Alarm at
85c. Good timers and warranted.
We have just received a large stock
of Ladies and Misses Furs Collarettes
Boas, Muffs and Children's Fur Sets at
75c, $3.50 to $500. Not half value.
Ladies' Tailor Made Suits at $4.9S.
$5.9S to s9.9S. Jackets, Capes and
Refers at half usual prices. Ladies'
Dress Skirts and Ladies Under Skirts
at prices that will induce you to buy
Everything in iron, steel and silver
ware has advanced largely but we will
give you some bargains that will be to
your interest to lock after in Knives
and Forks, Spoons, Carving Knives and
Forks, Saws, Hammers and Hatchets,
Files and Rules. Tubular Lanterns at
Acc and 59c
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09

Senator Elkins. of the commerce
committee, has reported fayorably
bills TO extend the laws relating to
commerce, navigation and merchant
seamen over Porto Rico and Hawaii.
The American bark Sachem, Capt.
Nickel. from New York December 10
for Hong Kong, with kerosene, has ar
rived at st. Thomas, d. w. l., in dis
tress.
The French flagship Cecille, the
British cruiser Proserpine and the
Russian cruiser Duke of Edinburgh
are at ST. Thomas. The latter viii
stay ssyea weeks At that port.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
ATTACHMENT.

c. Edward O'Neal, doing business as
&c. Edward O'Neal & Co.." plainuR,
against
The Buckeye Press Brick Co., a cor
por1tion under the laws OF OAiu,
defendant.
Before n. Z. Kidd, J. p, of Marietta
Township, Washington County, Ohio
On The 18th day of December, A. d.
1899, said Justice issued an order OF
attachment in the above entitled act
ion for the sum of 5000, with inter
est frcm September 10, 1899, and with
costs OF suit. said case will be for
hearing January 30, 1900, al 9 o'clock
a. NJ. c. EDWARD O'NEAL.
Marietta, Ohio, Dec 20, 1899.
i. j, Cutter, Attorney.
3Wks.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
Centenary of Electricity.

Electricity as we know ii" is just
100 years old. In 1899 the Italian sci
enlist Volta gave definite form to the
method Of producing the current, and it
is from his name that we have the
term "voltmeter" to describe the in
strument which measures the force of
the current, and volt" as the unit of
that measurement.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
Bargains in Every Department.

5000 yards of Jet. Gilt and Fur
Trimmings at 2, and sc a yard at
dress goods counters.
DRESS GOODS at prices away below
wholesale prices today at s. 8, 10, 25 to
$1.00.
Taffeta, Duchesse, Striped, Plaid and
Brocade Silks at away down prices.
Linen Table Goods, Towels and Nap
hns. Crash Tcweling at &c a yard.
Unusual low prices on Linen Towels.
2 Cases Ginghams at 3&, Az, and &c
yard; worth 5, ga and Sc.
10 Cases Prints and Bleached Mus
Inns. Prints-Black, Blue, Red, Gray
and Fancy Patterns at 315c, Az, 5h,
6h and SC yard Ticks at 8, 6A and
Sc a yard. Bargains.
/ case $500 yards of wide Percales ,at
sc yard; regular 10c quality.
100 dozen Dollar Corsets at Soc
Standard makes.
NOTIONS-Back Combs Side Combs
Fine Combs and Dressing Combs, at
half usual prices.
Stamped Linen Goods and Art Goods
Cushion Covers, Trimming Cords and
Tassels, Silk and Cotton Fringes. A
nice new stock at half regular prices.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
American Baptist Missionary
Union.

Parkersburg, w. Va, Jan. S.-The
conference Cf the American Baptist
Missionary Union will be held in this
city beginning tomorrow morning and
continuing until Wednesday evening.
Rev DR.. Henry C. Mabie,of Boston, will
preside and other famous workers will
be in attendance.
DR.. Geo, R. Gear, of Marietta, is
among the prominent speakers and is
placed on the program for two or three
addresses. The session will be very
interesting.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
. New Line Of Ladies Neck
wear at Half Price.

Ribbons, Laces and Embroiderles at
Bargain Prices. We make the very
lowest prices made anywhere.
A new stock of Ladies' and Misses
Jackets and Capes at Surprising prices
Come now for them
We positively have the greatest
Bargains in Hats and Caps ever
brought to this city. Good warm Caps
at 10, 25, 95, to s1.25. Not half price.
Our hat stock is equally as cheap.
Overcoa.ts Mackintoshes and Suits at
S29S. 1898 and $500. Mackintoshes
at $l.49. $175 TO $3.75. Boys and
Childrens Suits very cheap.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
Deautx Is RIood Deem.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm.
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gsts, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc, 25c, SOC.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-09
GEI0 F1tER RAILROAD
eastern Tine
GOING NORTH.

Leave Wiliamstown-
d7:47 a. m................to to Wheeling
"lO:56 a. m.... Ito New MartinsVillt
d12:45 p. m.... to Pittsburg and East
dS:5J p. M. Wheeling and Int. points
@5:1S, Ohio Valley Express Pittsburg
and East.
*S;5S,..... Sistersville and Int points
GOING SOUTH.
IO'OU d, N. ............t TO ParkerSDure
*l4:07 p. M. Ohio Valley Express to
Huntington and Cincinnati
d2:41 D. to Kenova
4:23 p. m..............to to PIT. Pleasant
d7:O9 p. m.............to Parkersburl
$3.50 p. m.............to Parkersburg
D daily. daily except Sunday.
l.. E. CHALENOR,
Gen. Pass. Agent.