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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
GERMAN FLEET SAILS.
Emperor William Sends First Expedition 10
sven3e Mnistcr Ketteler's Death.

<iel July 9.-Thc German East Asi-
attic squadron sailed this morning. foi
china. Emperor William and Prime,
Henry Of Prussia Witnessed tn. de-
parture NJ the Warships.
Addressing the 1st Naval Division
prior to its departure, Emperor William
said:
Yours il The first division III armor-
ed ships which | send abroad Re
member. you will have u fight cum
ming foe. provided with modern Weup-
ons, to avenge the German blood which
has flowed. But, spare the women and
children. shall not rest till china Is
subdued ana all the bloody deeds are
avenged. You will fight together with
the troops Of various nationlliticS See
that You maintain good cnmradeship
with them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
INSTITUTE OF INSTRUCTION.
Visitors al Halifax Enjoying Themselves Gen
eralIy-Papers al Yesterdays Meetings.

Halifax \. S. July 9-The visiting ed
ucatiUnaliSts of the American Institute of
instruction held a morning session, to-
day, and then adjourned and held a sho"t
evening session. after which the members
attended a complimentary band concert
in the public gardens.
Three papers We're read in the morning
meeting of the institute. The Educa-
tional Netds of the Democracy by
Charles +. Gilbert of Newark. y. j., was
read for him. Mr.. Gilbert not being pres
pnt o. II. Lang. editor of the School
journal. New York. read a paper entitled
The common School as a Social Cen
ter" recommending u radical departure
from the existing lines Of school work.
The Personal Equation. read by \.
w. Edsen. assistant superintendent of
the boroughs of Manhattan and the
Bronx. New York, completed the morn
ing program.
Rev. \. r. Winship addressed The con
vention at the evening session on "Ras-
Gals and Saints" The members then re-
paired To the concert. Tomorrow. they
will be the guests of the Dominion gov
eminent on the steamer Stanley on a
cruise seward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10

Nelson began to draw away after the
start In the 18th mile Nelson passed
Stinson and led all of the men by one
lap. He again passed Miller in the 18th.
making two laps on the latter. After this
Nelson had everything his own way.
piling up lap after lap until in the 25th
his time WAS 4l.55 20 while StinSOn. the
next. mad ridden 2l1; Pierce. Do: ana
Miller. %. In the first nour Nelson did
81 miles and - yards. Stnson was prac-
tically out of ii after the 18th mile Mel
son ana Pierce leading ana Miller plod-
ding away in third place.
Stnson, who had nearly dropped out
from fatigue. picked up toward the end
Of the two hours ana was Just holding his
own when the gong sounded.
The riders Were paced as follows: For
Pierce. Ruden and De RoSchier. Gaudet
and Burroughs. For Miller. Judge and
White. Bob Miller and ireland For
Nelson. Kent ana kurl. Callahan and
Eckberg. For Stinson. Waller ANA My
ers Marks and Gately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
RUSSIA IS WILLING
And Even AnSiol that Japan Shall Have Free
Hand in China.

-. Petersburg. July 9.-Authoritativ..
Information just obtained confirms the
report that Russia has consented and
IS even DESTROYS that Japan should
actively cooperate in the plcitication
of China. Russia places no limit on
the number of Japanese troops to be
employed ana only stipulates that this
agreement is not to constitute a man
date Whereby Japan will obtain priv
legged position. Japan. it is added,
must cooperate in the work Of paciti-
cation on the same conditions as the
other powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
FROM CUBA TO PHILIPPINES.
Regulars Being Taken TO Philippines 10 Re-.
place the Volunteers.

New York July 9.-The transport Raw
lingS sailed from Brooklyn. at 3 o'clock
p. NJ. today. on her first trip to Havana
take on board a battalion of the 10th
Inf. which She will disembark at San
tiaso. At Santiago she will embark a
battalion Of the 5th Inf Tomorrow.
lake aboard one battalion Of the 10Th
INF. which will DC disembarked at
CienfuegoS. ana at Cienfuegos she will
take an hoard a battalion Of the "a Inf.
Tie Mcclellan will sail. tomorrow. for
Havana, 10 bring the Nth Inf. To New
York. on Wednesday. the transport
Crook will sail for Havana to bring to
New York another portion Of the same
regiment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
ALL DISEASES
AND
WEAKNESSES OF MEN

nentiy Cured at the Old Reliable Pemhodx
revere Hd 1%setqs , No Balneh Street Opposite
s yard M Medical College Class Of M late Surgeon
S0nsnltn!ion In person or by letter A Wedicmi
ra"p.siet wade mecnm Free. sealed. &c. for post
Medical Book Of this or any age dor men only en-
uEG r. p,iT y SClENCE OF LIFE or,
srav1ings. A perfect guide to ali men, married OF
III, on,y &c, In paper covers, sealed. Cloth
'ui siit, 81. SEND now, and Heal Thyseif
~ The Peabody Medical Institute ba, MANY
i@itatogA but no eQualS."-Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10

J,y. publish the text Of the spcech'7
which Emperor William made, yes,eI.uaay,
to the crews Of the battleship uINi ',,,t.
about to leave for China. Botn ,as.,'
,,prce thai the Empcror used the phrase
would not rest until ne haS III,
china upon her knees" The oinciai
The German government fears 'hr
spread Of the trouble in Shah UTE a,''
distrusts the Shan TunG governor. u; -
Shi-kai and this feeling is comm nlvu ny
/ u-Hai-J Io,Iau Who characteriZes uai'-
ShiKai as "a devil. known for ms ,r.a.h-
erolisness." 1t is believed mere that M
destruction of the missions III SHa'S
Tung which were under the ci,oSt oi
French and German Catholics ana Hiilei-
leans would not have occurred u uoi-
Shi-K ai had been sincere ~ NJ p
sions. because he has St,wo pr1VIhcl'l
troops under his control who are the ,c pest
drilled and best armed IN emma. nese
he claims to be holding rehdy against
possible attack by the German expedition
from TSin Tau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
BOsION's BICYCLE RACE.
SnDay Contest Starts With Johnnie Nelson
Lowering Worlds Records.

Boston. July 9.-Eleven worlds records
We're broken by Johnnie Nelson of Chi
cago. at the Golden Wheel G-day media
race at Charles River park which began
tonight. Nelson covered 30 miles 20 feet
during the two hours riding. Four men
started. the other three being Charles w.
Miller of Chicago. Burns w. Pierce of
Nova Scotia. and VIM. &. Stins0n of
Cambridge. BObbie WalthOur Of Atlanta,
was also entered for the race but was
unable To come out.
Nelson's pace was terrific throughout
the entire two hours and he was over a
mile ahead Of Stinson at the end of the
Both mile. Pierce made IS miles .. lap;
Miller. 81 miles 2-3 lap: StinsOn 81 miles
i lap. The records made by Nelson Were
as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Admiral Bruce Sees Ray Of Hope.

London. July 9-Admiral Bruce has
sent a telegram to the admiralty de
partment from Taku under date of
July !. to the effect that there are
grounds for hoping that Prince Ching
With his army is at Pekin protecting
the legations against Prince Tuan, his
army and the Boxers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Another Smallpox Case at Fall River.

Fail River. Mass. July Am unlocked
Tor case of smallpox developed at m.
pest house today. in Mary Caron. :; wears
old. whose parents had become atfiictad
with tn" disease ana who was with them
IN the pest house. Two patients were dis
charged from the hospital today ana
quarantine removed from the Harrison
ana Jencks street houses. There ar. no,y
= patients in the pest house all on the
road to recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
The Chic a., Dsmoc,at Suspends

Chicago. July 9.-The Chicago Dem
ocra;. formerly the Dispatch. an after
noon newspaper. founded in 1892. sus-
pended publication in its daily eii-
zion. today II will be continued AZ 2
weekly. Nathan Eisenlord. publisher
cf the paper. states the discontinuance
was because Of lack of patronage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Hoba,t's Estate Inyentoried S2.628.91I.

New York. July ?.-The inventory of
the personal estate of the late Garrett
A. Hobart was filed with the suTro-
gate at Paterson. n. j.. today. 1t ap-
praises the late Vice Presidents wealth
NJ S2,62S941
Mr.. Hobart held bonds in about 2G
corporations and stock in over 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
ATLANTIC YACHT CLUB
Anchors al Morris Cove. Ct Alter Splendid
First Days Run.

New Haven, Conn. July 1.-The fleet Of
the Atlantic Yacht club anchored of
the first days run of the annual cruise.
\ stiff southwest to west breeze pre- =
vailed during the run. The 81 miles were
made in fast time. The Old schooner
yacht Atlantic made the fastest run in
4.l9.52: the Astril, the imported yacht
owned by Hannah Brothers. being > min
utes and Is seconds later
The si"opS in Classes J. X. and |. are
racing for the stephen LoineS cup. which
l. 10 be awarded the Yacht making the
hest average in the three runs k.idolon
was the winner. today.
Tomorrow, the fleet will start at 3 A.
NJ. for Shelter Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Spanish Ambassador Ronored in GERMANY

Berlin, July 9.-The Spanish ambas-
sador. Senior Mendez De Nigo. left here.
today. He has received the highest
decoration of the foreign office. All the
ambassadors and nearly the entire di
piomauc corps accompanied the ON
basSador to the depot to bid him fare
well. Ambassador White and Score
tary of Embassy Jackson were among
those present at the station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
National League Standing.
Other Games.

Al Svracusc-Syrac usc. !: Toronto. 6.
Al Detroit--Detroit. 2: Kansas city. o.
At Hartford-iiartford.2 >: Providence. a..
At pringiield-Sprinsii"ld. &: Worces-
ter. .
At Clcveland-clevcland, ,. Milwau-
kee, I.
Al Observation-Disclosures. :; Johns
town. l.
AZ lndiauapOlis-M Minneapolis. I: Indian
apoliS. ~.
At Buftalo-The Ruffalo-C hicago game
was postponed; wet grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
More Missions Looted.

Berlin. July a.-The German consul at
che Foo cables. under tuddy'S diIt. shat
the American mission at Tung In and
TIE catholic mission at ching tAu Fu
have been looted He adds that thv Rex
population Of che Foo to revolt.
Iii Ping Hong. the former governor MI
Shan Tung with >u1n men, has gone
northward from Naukin. the governor az
which place requested him to withdraw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The wooden mills at Spring Park. + ~
t., We're destroyed by fire. Monday. Loas'
$50 00o: no insurance. The fire started In
he waste house near the boiler.
on the Anchor liner Astoria which ar
lived at New York. Monday, from Gas
COW. came three Liliputians as capli,
passengers. They were Count Priliu,
Magri Countess Lavinia Magri anu
Baron Magri. The home of the trio Is Ut
Middleboro, Mass.
In the cricket match at London. MOT
day, between an eleven represenlins
Marlborough College and the Visitlhe
,leven of Haverford College. PennsyNa-
Ma. the former, in their first innings.
scored Do runs. Al the close of play. me
Iaverford cricketers in their first u
lings had scored 40 runs for three wlch-
It's down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
LEADERS CONFER.
Continued from page ~

cans from all over the state are arriving
FOR the state convention which will con-
Nene here. Wednesday noon Senator
Elkins Is to be temporary chairman Hon
A. Is. White of Parkersburg. collector of
internal revenue for the district of West
Virginia. has no opposition for the gov
ernorship and will be nominated by ac-
clamation. The political fight is over the
authorship. for which there are five can
didateS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Japan 10 Send Large Reiniorcements.

Yokohama July "-The government,
has finally decided To Immediately dis
patch ICON mon and 5unn horses t. china
The newspapers in endorsing this action
point "ut that should the foreigner. III
Pekin perish. Japan could not De- ali
solved from blame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Prince Ching TO the Rescue.

BRUSSELS, July "a Shanghai dis
patch VI today's date, received here
says a Chinese newspaper asserts that
Prince Chng'S troops have arrived at
Pekn to revictual the Europeans ana
defend them against the rebels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
BASE BALL.
National League Games.

With men on bases, Mercer was both
effective and lucky. II hits producing
only three runs. the locals hitting into
four iast double plays. An error. gift.
Il sacrifice ana i single gave New York
its two scores. Attendance. 300.
3 s R.H. r..
Chicago - q u Mills
New York . 0 . % 3.
Batteries-'raylnr and Donahue: Mercer
and BOwermau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10

A man was found unconscious in Rail
road square, Portland. Friday night. ana
died at the Greeley hospital SUNDAY
morning. without regaining conscious
ness. Death was due to Bright's disease
A notebook was found on his person bear
ing the name James McGrath"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10

An open switch at the intersection nj
Robey street and Milwaukee avenue chi.
cago. caused the derailing of crowded
southpouna Mliwaukee avenue grip car.
seriously injured and many were bruised
or shaken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10

Fire in the Columbia Storage Ware
house cos. big building at cos West 9th
street, New York. Monday afternoon.
caused damage OF $40, co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10

In the third district court at CAM
bridge. Mass, Monday. before Judge
Almy. the case of Charles F. Eastman
charged with numbering Richard NJ
irogan. Jr.. his brother-in-law, AT
acknowledgement, on July 4, was contih-
led until Tuesday. July Il. He was
,ot admitted to bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Cancer Treated S. ccessfu,uv

discovery based upon scientific D-iu-
ciples. cures Cancers and Tumors. with
out Knife. Plaster or Pain. An incxpe,-
sive home treatment by our ABSORPTION
method. ofice consultation free. Record
rt cures and booklet mailed on anolir, .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
N son NJ dicai institute.
t2) WOSt And ST. n y

Thousands permanently cured in thu
past twenty years prove the efficacy of
this treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10

Dexter Grange will hold its annusA
meeting, Saturday evening, July II -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
AT CINCINNATI.

Crlwford's single and McBridrs triple
put an end to the game in the llth in
ming. 1t was a long drawn out affair. in
which much time was spent wranglinE
with the umpire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
AT ST. LOUIS.

Willis was battel at will and Lewis
took his place in the fifth. Boston'S err
rors did not figure much in the run get
ting Attendance 15ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-20
HARMONIOUS ACTION.
Renorts of Discord Among the Powers
Are Not Credited.
CIV Associated Press-)


WASHINGTON, July 19--In the absence
Of direct news from China this morning.
attention was directed mainly TO the more
or less speculative stories emanatng from
European capitals indicative of discord'
among the Powers. So far as official record
a;scloses there Is absolutely no ground for
them.
our government having fully defined its
intentions in Secretary Hays note OF July
Sd, the other governments Interested III the
Chinese situation have entered into the
soirtt Of that declaration of principles with
perfect accord. Russia has assured the
State Department of the coincidence OF
Secretary Hays declaration with Russia,s
purpose in China. It is. OF course, possible
that some of the Powers are ssSaysd by
motives that do not appear in their formal
declarations.
There is not the slightest disposition on
tha part of our government to restrict IN
any measure the liberty OF the Ehnese
Minister in communicating WITH the
Chinese Viceroys and whatever remains or
the tttular Chinese government.
The Department. does not cra:tt t'sa SIC
ries that any of the Chinese Minister'S IN
Europe have hean given their 3sssi'el
It IS believed that the story OF Boxer aa'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-20

Mercury Drops Is Degrees in Nine
Hours-Changed Conditions a
Godsend to Farmers.

The hot dry weather which has continued
50 long and caused the people SO much
suffering was last night broken by re-
freshing rain. The excessive neat was al
most uTrbearabe, but there was more Sc
rious side 10 it throughout the State. The
drought had threatened TO cut short all
crops and the farmers were pecuiit'Hs
very much discouraged.
p,e Of Richmond. The mou!ders employed
n the southern Stove Works could not
stand the heat and had 10 stop work.
Cantain w. r. Johnson. a conductor on
+ba caahoard Air Line Railroad, suffered
: . s,,nsIrnla at ..:45 o'clock 2. NJ. at FIJI
raanth and Broad Streets, and was taken
to rhe almshouse by Drs. Fisher and
C,runp. where he now lies in a critical con-
\ horse dropped dead from heat on West
Grace street in the afternoon, and two
others died from the same cause during the
day.
Rowlett. were overcome by hsat while on
fheir rounds Wednesday, but no prostra-
tio,,s were reported among tbs carriers yes
terday.
,4,,,asrhera about II O'clock last night.
-, q Most refreshing rain began to fall
Tba narcrrv dropped from 81 at :: F. NJ
"a 49, midnight. This was 16 degrees
- 80, al :. corresponding hour We'd
hsnhas M chanre brings genuine relief to the
aaia af richmond. and is. indeed, god
ssnd pI - The farmers and truckers, whose
nros,scta for good crops had begun TO look
very
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-20
But Succeeded in Killing 700 OF
Their Assaiants.
SIBERIAN RAILWAY CLOSED.
The Latest News from st. Petersburg
Saws the Russians Have Com
p!etely Defeated the Chinese
and Have Occupied the
Capital of Anur With
Il Large Force.
lRv Associated Press.l

LONDON, July 9o.-The Daily Express
publishes the following from Che Foo.
dated yesterday:
The Russians are hard pressed around
Niu Chwans and have been expelled from
Tien Chwang Tai, the scene Of TIC great
tight during the China-Japanese war
where they have sustained heavy losses.
They have also been compelled 10 aeah-
don Tashlchau by a large 3ody CT HcXers
and armed peasants. Here again the Rus
SLAMS lost heavily but it is repossed that
they succeeded in killing seven hur dred
of their assailants. The Chinese have
completely demolished the railway nGltn
of Tashichau The Russians are nov NOV
ing on Niu Chwans.'
CHINESE DEFEATED
The Russians, according to the latest
news from st. Petersburg, have now COM
pletely defeated the Chinese and have oc-
cupied Blagovestnsk, capital of the Amur
government, with n large force Since
General Cirihski, chief of staff at Port Ar
thur has taken over the supreme command
in Manchuria reinforcements have been
rapidly pushed up. and the general situa-
ton has been greatly improved
This Russian Minister of the Interior has
issued a notice that the Siberian Railway
is closed to private traffic.
The Daily Nails Shanghai correspond
cnt says:
"Advices from VIadivostocls state that
the Chinese invasion of eastern Siberia
has stopped the Russian advance from the
north OH PeSin The Russians have
burned the Chinese town of Helampo'
and are adopting very vigorous measures.
MISSIONARIES ESCAPED.
Shanghai reports that three mission
stations on Pc Yank Lake have been de-
stroyed. but it is believed that the mis-
sonaries escaped. All the missionaries at
A She Ho KERN and Kuan Chong Tstl,
in Chinese NIanchuria, have arrived IN
safety at Vladivostock.
1t is rumored that Tu Lu, the missing
viceroy of the province of Chi Ii, has
committed suicide. Various conflicting
stories are published OF the manner Of
General Nieh's deuth. 1t is stated that
when the allies entered the native city
of Tien Ts!n they found the Chinese dead
piled breast high.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Times expresses doubt that the southern
viceroys will be able to withstand the
pressure OF the provincial officials to join
the anti-foreign movement. He thinks
that already there are signs of waverng
on the pnrt OF the Viceroy of Nankin,
LiU Kan Yih.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-20
NEWS FROM PEKIN,
The Legations Were in Precarious
Condition July fst.
BY Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. July 19.-The japanese
legation here he's made public the latest
communication received by it from Baron
NiSsi, the Japanese minister at Pekin This
telegram was received to-day at the lega-
ton from the japanese Minister of For
eign Affairs, and is important because OF
the dates given. The telegram was dated
July 18th by the sender, the japanese con-
sui al Che Foo. and is as follows:
81 received at 10 \. NJ, on the 18TH n
dispatch from Baron Nissi, dated Pekin,
June 23th. The letter was brought by a
special messenger-a Chinese-who left
PeFin July lst, and managed to make the
journey with great difficulty. The sub
stance of the letter is as follows:
The situation al Pekin is extremely
critical. The foreign legations are sur
rounded on all sides by Chinese soldiers
and bombarded night and dav. The men,
hers OF the legations, the guards and resi-
dents are resisting to the utmost but the
Overwhelming numbers Of the enemy make
opposition hopeless; our ammunition is be-
ing exhausted: our lives are in such dam
ger that we may be massacred a any
moment We earnestly request the imme-
diata dispatch of reihforcements for our
rescue from our precarious condition
The japanese consul at Che Foo adds
that he communicated this letter to his
colleagues OF the consular body there, and
also to the commanders-in-chief Of the
forces OF the powers.
Another cabiegram received here through
the Foreign Office from the japanese con-
sui at Che Foo. reports that TIen Tsin
castle was captured by the forces OF the
allies on the 1.tli. and the safety of the
foreign settlements is assured, japanese
troops took possession of Suse Yins. the
Chinese naval station, on the 1fth.