davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
JAPANESE TROOPS
Set Good Example BY Their Behavior
at Tien Tsin.

set Good Example By Their behavior
at Tien Tsin.
Washington, July 24-The following
telegram has been received from the
Japanese minister for foreign affairs un-
der date OF the 22d inst, and is the report
of the Japanese consul at lien Tsin sWho
wired 1T on the 21st:
The Japanese troops behaved admira-
bly, and maintained strict discipline after
the fall Of lien Tsin city. The Chinese
who remained in the city and those who
lived outside came to the Japanese
quarters with a large flag bearing an In
to Japan and showed their appreciation
OF the unexceptionable behavior OF
our troops They also brought to our
sentry cake, fruit and tea In token of
their friendly feeling. Our troops are
thus gaining the confidence and respect
OF the native population.
''Tien Tsin city is occupied by the
troops of four powers in the following
sections, namely, from the north gate
to the east gate, by the Japanese; from
the east gate to the south by the Ameri-
cans; from the south to the west by the
English and from the west to the north
by the French; while the Russians are
in possession of the towns and villages
on the left banks of the Pei Ho and the
canal.
"A conference was held by the gen.
erals and the commanding officers of the
allied forces with a view to organizing
military government in the city and it
was decided after a long discussion to
appoint three administrators with
equal powers from among officers OF the
three powers Japan, England and Rus
sia And finally the following officers
were hosen: Lieut.. Col. Aolxi, (Japan-
ese); Lieut.. Col. Bower, (EngIand) and
G oil. Womack, (Russian.
Upon the departure of Admiral Seymour
for Taku, Admiral Amseef has the
here
1T is admitted by all foreigners here,
military and civilian, that the fall OF the
city was mainly due to the gallantry OF
the Japanese forces
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
HAVE NO CLUE.
Police Haven't Found
the Highwaymen.
Several Men Arrested Yesterday on
Suspicion.
But They All Proved
Themselves Innocent.
Yonng Boulett Victim of the
Affair Still in the City.

Nothing has happened in this city for
many months which has created as much
talk and excitement as the hold-up of
young Joseph Boulett, bright young
French Canadian, on Monday night. on
Portland bridge. and the attempt which
was made after robbing him of effectually
silencing him forever by throwing him
over the railing into the water Yester-
day morning the police found the young
man. story to be confirmed by discover
ing the young man who aided in pulling
him from the water. ibis young man
is named James e. Talbot He was re-
saw a large man who was we'll dressed,
but whom he did not know, leaning over
the railing of the bridge, holding on to
something and calling for assistance.
Talbot ran to aid him and helped pun
Boulett out of the water. The young
mans clothes were soaked with water
and it was all that the two men could
do to get him on to the bridge.
Fortunately for young Boulett the
large, well-dressed man came along the
bridge just in time to hear his shouts for
'Ao@P e'i1'. w <sAe IL Ru1AtAiS u4Hl OuO Luie
man the police would like to interview,
as ne may prove OF assistance in locating
the men who committed the robbery
and then tried to drowned the young
french Canadian.
All day yesterday the police were hunt
ing about and running down all possible
cleWs which might lead to discovery OF
the roDDers' They nrst found young
man VINO mad been seen on the bridge
about the time young Boulett was robbed
and from him learned OF other young
men who had been seen hanging about
0ne bridge Ihese they also succeeded in
nnolng and they were brought into the
ONCE Oh the city marshal late last eve
ming ana interviewed, but they told
soralgn5 stories and proved that they
were no where near the bridge at the
.l'l'e young Douiep5 says he was thrown
lnoo one WAFER
yesterday morning TWO men took the
era'in a0 mesoDrooK junction Tor Buxton
o'er 'ne nocnes1er DIVISION OF the Boston
q ndine. Lney acOeu very strangely and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25

Washington, July 24-The gunboat
Nashville in command of Capt. Rodgers
which conveyed the battleship Oregon to
the dock at Kure, Japan, has arrived at
Nagasak1. The Oregon reached Kure
about a week ago, but nothing has been
heard from Capt. Wilde, her commander
since he was authorized to patch up the
great battleship with temporary repairs
in order that he might return to the
Chinese coast. The Nashville will 90
into dry dock at Nagasaki. After she has
been cleaned, she will return to Chinese
waters either to Che Foo or Shangh hal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
WON'T LOSE PAY.
story of Cut in Salaries of Cuban
Teachers Denied by Gen. Wood.

Boston, Mass, July 24.-General Wood,
Govern or General of Cuba, arrived at the
Toura1ne this evening. In an Interview
concerning the Cuban teachers, and the
report that they are to lose $l20 each OF
their salaries General Wood asid:
1.-The first l heard of such thing was
this morning. The whole trouble has
been due to mistake in the issuing of
an order In C1ba since left, wherein
the date of August / was used instead of
December 1. 1t may be stated with as
much emphasis as possible that the
Cuban teachers at Cambridge are not to
have their salaries reduced, and that there
is nothing whatever to Interfere with
them in completing their course in which
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
BURGLARS GOT NOTHING,

Biddeford, July 24.-An entrance was
forced some time during the night to
she office of the Portland Kerosene Oil
company, located near the Eastern rail-
road station, but nothing was taken as
far as can be learned. The door OF the
office was opened with the aid Of jim
M and judging from the appearance of
tn room thorough search was made for
booty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
LOST HIS FINGERS.

Biddeford, July 24.-James e. Moody,
who lives in Bacon court, Saco, tried to
jump freight az Old Orchard last night
near the Camp Ground. He met with
poor success and fell under the wheels,
losing all the fingers on his right hand
with the exception OF his thumb. He also
has a bad scar on his neck received from
MS contact with the train. He was
picked up and carried to Old Orchard
where his wounds were dressed by a
physician
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
ANOTHER TROLLEY CAR COL
LISBON.

Lynn, Mass, July PA rear-end col
lision occurred on the Lynn and Boston
street railway at Lynnhurst this evening
in which a special car from Wakefield
for Lynn crashed into the rear of the
regular car at the bottom of heavy
grade, at turn in the road Motorman
Far1ne of the special was caught in the
wreck of the dasher and at the Lynn
hospital he had not regained conscious
ness at a late hour tonight, Conclusion
of the brain is feared. The passengers
were not injured beyond severe shak-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor. gentle action, and
soothing effect OF Syrup of Figs. when in
need Of laxative, and If the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow it's use; SO that
1t is the best family remedy known and
every family should have BOTTLE Man
Co. 10y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
AN ELEVATOR BURNED.

Buffalo, N. Y, July 24.-Fire tonight
destroyed the Eastern elevator, which
is situated on the island opposite the
foot of Washington street. The elevator
and its contents were valued at $3.50, 600,
and are total loss
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
BIDDEFORD BOY MISSING. !

Biddeford, July 94.-Arthur Hevey, the
13-year-old son of NaDoleon Hevev' .
second hand In No. Pepperell weave
room, who lives at No. 29 Vetromile
street, left home Monday morning at 10
o'clock and has not been seen since. 1t
Is feared that he went swimming and
was drowned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25

Fort SCOTT, Kas,, July 24-The feature
OF today's proceedings in the Populist,
Democratic and Silver Republican state
conventions which met here today in
separate halls to nominate state tickets
or effect a fusion in the interests of
single ticket, was the turning down Of
the senatorial Aspirations of Jerry Si1np
son by the PonuIist cnn1antion
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
FOUGHT no DRAW.

Chicago, July 24-Tommy Ryan of
Syracuse and Jack Root of Chicago
fought draw at Tattersalls tonight
Neither had any marked advantage dur
ing the six rounds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
THREE MORE BODIES FOUND

New York, July 24.-The mon engaged
in cleaning up thu Saale at Hoboken TO-
night, came upon the remains of three
more bodies. They appear to have been
men and were badly burned before being
drowned
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25

sui in Shanghai, dated July 90, which
says:
Iii Hung Chang has just assured me
that M. Pichon (French minister to
China) is living; and he has agreed to
transmit to him a message from me
requesting reply within five days. e
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
OWEN, MOORE & co.
RUSSIANS LOST HEAVILY,


St. Petersburg, July PA despatch
which has been received here from Gen.
GrodekOf, at Khabarovsk, dated uly
%, reports that the steamer Odessa which
left Charbin July 16, brought tidings of
the Russian force that left 10 Lin, July
z, en- rOut to Charbin. 1t appears that
200 men started with large convoy of
Chinese Christians, women and children
After constant lighting, which was often
at close quarters, and with bayOnet, they
were again attacked by Boxers, July IL
The Russians lost heavily and ran short
of ammunition. At last accounts they
were threatened by Is, 600 Boxers Gen.
GrodeoH considers the situation as bad.
Attacks are daily threatened and rebels
and marauders are overrunning Man
churia. The General says the local gov
ernors have little authority and chat
fanatics dominate the situation
FRENCH BOXERS.
Paris, July 24.--It has just leaked out
that plot existed at the end OF June to
assassinate the Chinese minister here.
Yu Kong, or a member Of the legation
at Paris. The secretary of the legation,
Major Parma, an Italian, in an inter-
view today. admitted that report in cir
culatlon to that effect was true. Major
Parma says:
Six men, whose nationality has not
been established, conspired to secure en- !
try to tho legation and. assassinate with
knives. The conmissary of police took
measures to wreck the project and moth
1ng. has since been heard of it,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
SunStrOkeS Do Not Kill

Nearly as many people as are sacrificed
by poor food. In warm weather great
care should be taken with all foods, and
particularly with bread foods. Usually
the difference between good bread and
poor bread, healthful bread and unhealth.
full bread, lies in the leavening agent
which is used If you use Solar Baking
Powder you cant make any mistakes
the fault of which is not your own. Il
is made of absolutely pure cream Of
tartar, it has the greatest leavening
strength Of all, and it costs less because
it is NOT made by the Trust
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
CHILD FOUND IN DOCK.

PASSPORT, July 24.-Frank Nous an
Assyrian child, three years old, who
strayed from home today, was found by
his mother in the dock, where he had
been drowned. He had been dead about
an hour when discovered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25

guns. Whether distance made it difficult
for them to distinguish the number or
delicate hint was intended, the Newark
had the good taste to return 49,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
1AHE Basement de-

HAHE Basement de-
il partment offers
such a variety Of
things specially suit able
for prizes for card parties,
Golf or Tennis tourna-
ments, athletic events
and all kinds Of races, to-
enumerate the list would
be to catalogue the stock
there, but we'd like to re-
mind you that the Base
ment is at all times
worthy Of your visit and
if you are particularly in.
terested in finding some
thing unique and out-of-
the-common and of
special fitness as a trophy
or souvenir you cannot
afford TO miss the Base
ment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25

Make either of them in a minute (iIfs
Clark, our deft demonstrators, does it In
58 seconds). No soaking, no waiting
no bothersome delay.
And it's as delicious and tootbsomen
it is quick.
You will like it. Your "Old-hom''
week" company viii like it. You will
like it.
Lock it up when children are around
or they'll scoop in the entire batch Tor
children like 1t better than candy
Come and sec Mrs. Clark make It IN
half dozen winks OF your eye.
Sample it. It's free.
J. R. LIBBY CO
jy25d|t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
]. R. LIBBY CO.

See our advertisement in another col
umn of a great mark down sale OF For
eign Wash Goods for Thursday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
GERMANY:S REPLY.

Berlin, July S4-Count Won Buelow
has replied to China that the German
government cannot mediate SO long as
the fate of the legations and other for
eigners in China were not ascertained
and SO long as the Chinese government
has not atoned for the murder of the
German minister.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25
FAMINE IN THEN TSIN.

Shanghai, Monday, July 28.-The fol-
lowing despatch from the Associated
Press correspondent at Lien Tsin
reached here today, having been delayed
20 days in transmission:
lien Tsin, Tuesday, July 3.
Famine and pestilence are sure to strike
the region of lien Tsin soon. Hundreds
OF thousands OF Cinnamon are leaving
their homes in the districts where fight
Ing is going on, without means of support.
EXPECT TO HEAR FROM PICHON.
Paris, July o. 70 30 a, MN. Del
Case, minister of foreign affairs, has
received telegram from the French com
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-25

No Silks reserved or laid aside.
No exchanges or refunds In this sale
Quantity not limited, have all yon
want
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-28
MORTALITY IN DISTRICT.
Report of the Health Officer for Past
Week.


There were los deaths in the District dur
ing the past week, of which 49, over one
third. were OF persons over sixty years old
OF the deoedents 62 were white and As col
cred The annual death rate was 1887 per
each 1000 Of the whole population, that for
the whites being 1925 and for the colored
2815. In mortality from diseases Of the
brain and nervous system there was an in
crease. as compared with last week. from
10 to 49, and from those Of heart affections
from II to II. Deaths from consumption
declined from II to TO- while those from
pneumonia remained the same OF diseases
of the infectious and contagious class there
were five fatal cases Of diphtheria and one
of typhoid fever. During this past week
the last case of smallpox was DISCHARGED
from the hospital.
Or diphtheria there were IS cases IN quar-
antine at the close of last report During
the week 81 new cases developed and 20
were discharged. leaving GO CAGES under
treatment in forty-seven premises.
OF scarlet fever there were 107 cases in
quarantine at the close of last report. Dur
ing the week IL new cases occurred and %
were discharged, leaving 95 cases under OBJ
servation in seventy premises.
The mean weather conditions prevailing
atmosphere. 80 degrees; relative humidity
Il: barometric pressure 1915. There was
rainfall Of ! ~ inches. with northwesterly
winds averaging ten miles per hour reach
Ing thirty-six miles per hour on Sunday
the 18th. The highest point Of the Their
mometer was 80 degrees on the I'D and
the lowest II, on the 18th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-28
THE COIRCS.

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Hagner
Barnett agt. Barnett; alimony pendente
lite granted. Newton agt Mclean: excep-
tons to special auditors report overruled
IN part ard answer required to be filed.
Bankruptcy Court-Justice Hagner.
In re Michael Henncssy; reference to c.
II. Armes ordered.
Equity Court No. 2-Justice Barnard
Johnson agt. Danenhower; order to pay
taxes. Arlick agt. Arrlck: order that GER
tain sum be paid each month for support of
child. Mckahan agt. Helphenstine: rule to
show cause retnrnabie March ). Ebers agt
Ebcrs: hearing OF motion for alimony post
poned. Gardner agt. Gardner; cause re-
referred to examiner, Manning agt Ches-
apeake and Potomac Telephone COMPANY.
decree dissolving injunction. Diminishing bill
with costs and awarding damages granted.
Circuit Court No 1-Chief Justice Bingham.
jackson agt. Harrison; judgment by de-
fault. Schafer agt. Potomac Electric
Power Company; verdict for plaintiff for
1900 and judgment. Kibby agt b. and p.
Railroad Company; on trial.
Circuit Court No. 2-Justlce Bradley.
Shreve agt Ross; verdict for plaintiff for
300 and interest, less SO.
Criminal Court No 1-Justice Clabaugh.
United States agt. Nelson Bale, murder; de-
PENDANT arraigned; plea not guilty United
States agt. jeremiah E. Kane, larceny; do.
United States agt Barnaby II. Barclay,
larceny from the person and larceny: do
United States agt. Lee Clements, assault to
kill; do. United States agt. William Kid
we'll; larceny from the person and larceny;
90. United States agt. Fredk Moore lar
ceny from the person; do. United States
agt. VIM. Brent. housebreaking; defendant
arraigned: plea guilty; sentence West Vtr-
ginia penttentiary for two years and six
months. United States ast. Louis West,
second offense petit larceny; do; sentence,
West Virginia penitentiary for two years
United States agt. Buddy Nelson, do: do.
United States agt. Mary Braxton, larceny;
do; sentence, West Virginia penitentiary
for three years.
Criminal Court No 2-Justice Cole.
Estate of Margaret A. Garden; on trial,
Probate Court-Justice Cole
Estate Of Catharine F. Manhorn; petition
for letters OF administration fled. Estate
Of Mary c. Howard: account filed. Estate
Of Clara e. A. Wiener; affidavit as to SER
vice filed. Estate OF Joseph s. Martin; will
fully proved. Estate Of Michael Sweeney;
will partly proved. Estate Of Cleland Linds-
ley: do. Estate of John Lemon; do Estate
of Jno. F. Atzel: will partly proved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-28
HAWAIIAN BILL IN THE SENATE.
1t Was Agreed Yesterday to Take the
Vote Today.

Vote Today.
After The Stars report Of the proceed
ings of the Senate yesterday was closed
Mr.. Teller made an explana ton of his vote
In the Mantle case and declared his pur-
pose to stand by the Senates action in
the corbett case, and the Quay case was
laid aside.
Mr.. Penrose gave notice that he would
call up the case today and every legislative
day hereafter, his intention being only to
give way to consideration Of the confer
ence report on the financial bill, which fs
privileged.
Consideration of the Hawaiian govern
ment bill was then resumed, Mr.. Butler
(N.C) Offering a substitute for his postal
savings bank amendment offered previ-
ously.
Mr.. Culiom appealed to Mr.. Butler to
withdrew the amendment. urging him to
bring in a well-matured bill establishing a
nostaI savings bank system throughout the
United States and promising to support
such a measure. Mr.. Butler withdrew the
amendment .
Mr. Morgan offered an amendment provfd-
ing for the payment by the United States
OF all sums now on deposit IN the Ia
waiian postal savings bank. 1t was
adopted.
The contract labor question was precipf-
tailed again by Mr.. Pettigrew, who offered
an amendment providing that all contracts
for labor entered into since August II, 1898,
should be declared null and void. In
speech supporting the amendment Mr.. Pet
tigrew asserted that since the annexation
of Hawaii 10000 contract laborers had been
imported into Hawaii. their contracts OK
tending over periods from three to ten
years.
The amendment was adopted without di-
vision.
1t was agreed that a final vote on the
bill and amendments would be taken before
adjournment today.
At $40 pm the Senate went into execu-
tive session, and at SIS pm. adjourned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-28
LENTEs PERIOD tsHERED IN.
Observance of Ash Wednesday Mt
Various City Churches.


The Lenten period of forty days, during
which all good Christians are expected TO
deny themselves in some way in remem-
brance Of the days of fasting of the Savior,
was ushered in this mpraing. when cere-
monies appropriate to the observance of
Ash Wednesday were held in all of the
Catholic churches and in many of the Pro-
testant edifices. The observance of Lent
in the former is more strict than in any
other denomination.
Ash Wednesday derives it's name from
the Catholic ceremony of strewing ashes
on the head as a sig:s of psnitence. This
custom is an old one. 1t was probably in
troduced by Gregory the Great about the
close OF the sixth century, and was sane
toned by Pope Celestin III in 1891 and af
terward generally prevailed. The ceremony
OF blessing the ashes was performed a,
early mass this morning. Before mass the
ashes were consecrated on the altar. being
springied with holy water and signed three
times with cross, the priest reciting in
Latin the words: Remember that thou art
dust and unto dust thou shalt return
Next the ashes were strewn in turn upon
the heads of the officiating priests, the
clergy and the assembled people. The ashes
Sunday.
In most Of the Protestant Episcopal
churches this morning services were held
In observance of Ash Wednesday, without
however, any of the ceremony from which
the day gets its name.
From now until the dawn of Easter Sun
day the period should be one of penitence.
The Lenten observance was old in the DAYS
of 1renaeus. but without any uniformity
Some people tasted one day and some two
DAYS Inc period was gradually extended
until by the fourth century it had attained
to forty days. which custom has prevailed
to the present day. 1t was in the eighth
or ninth century before the date Of inaugu-
rating Lent was fixed on Ash Wednesday.
Although In the Catholic Church the OBJ
servance of Lent is quite strict, the rigor
OF the ancient observance which excluded
all flesh, even to the so-called white
meats is now much relaxed
During Lent special services will be held
IN catholic and Episcopal churches, as well
as In other Protestant denomina tons In
these latter churches the observance Of the
fast is left entirely to the discretion Of the
individual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-28
To CONFIRM Award.

The attorney for the District has been d.
rected by the Commissioners to ask the
court to confirm the award made by the
jury of condemnation I'm the matter of the
extension of 18th street, they having ac-
cepted the award. The jury awarded as
damages the sum of $3.50 100, one-half of
which sum. 1854 $50, was assessed upon
property within 200 feet of the lines of nth
street. in accordance with the act of Com
gress authorizing the extension
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-28
EST MONIALS.
Dvspcpsia-Played Out.

man yester(Iay-the ghost If today.
EA>tJN'S YELLOW TABLETS CT RE DlSPEP-
SIA.-Ttstimonial from a Washington Dentist
whose popularity Is deserved
For the last six months | have been suffering
with Dyspepsia Hearing Of Mason's Yellow Tab
lets. ] concluded to Try them Took one boz
and from the first dose was relieved. and gladly
recommend your Tablets to any suffering with
Dyspepsia any stomach trouble
tSignedD W II. WtSbER. DDS.
sol Seventh Street NV.
Washington Feb a. 1900.