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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18
DARK HORSES GAINING.
70 Choice Yet for Methodist Bishops, and
Many Changes in BalIoiinq.

Chicago, May 1.-THE quadriennial
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
thurch, today, took three more ballots
in an endeavor to select two addition
ii members of the board of general
superintendent, but without result
The balloting, however, showed MANY
,hanges and the opinion prevailed that
at least one of the DISTINGUISHED
Methodists who polled but small vote
n the early balloting will be selected
for the highest office within the gift
of the church. ]. w. T.. Bowen. the
colored candidate. lost much of his
strength on today's balloting and it is
low generally conceded that no color
I'd bishop will be elected at this gen.
nral conference. DR.. Berry, too, who
has been leading in the balloting lost
many of his supporters, today, especi-
ally on the fifth ballot, and his friends
are now apprehensive of the final re-
suits.
With only 10 days before the end of
the conference, the delegates, today.
settled down to hard work and con
siderable important business was dis
posed of. Almost unanimously the
conference voted to abolish dual and
triple secretaryships of the various
church benevolent societies. a question
which has been in dispute for years.
Former Governor Pattison of Penn
sylvania, chairman of the committee
on state of the church, presented with
out comment the committee report
recommending that there should be
but one general secretary of each or
ganized benevolence of the church.
each secretary to be an executive Of
ficer.
This recommendation if adopted
would do away with four high salar-
led secretaries and lively fight at
once developed. Amendments and sub
stitutes of all kinds and motions to re-
fer We're voted down one by one after
a heated discussion: Governor Patti
son finally spoke in defense of the re-
port. The report was then adopted
with the amendment that the confer
ence elect at least one assistant secre-
tary to each general secretary. This
action does away with two secretaries
of the Missionary Society. one of the
Church Extension and one of the
Freedmen's Aid Society. each of whom
receive a salary of $500 year.
DIR. VIM. V. Kelley of the East New
York conference. a leading candidate for
bishop. withdrew from the race. today
His withdrawal gave rise to a report Of
a combination between DIR. Spellmeyer
and DR.. Berry. According to the story
told, the plan is to elect the former as
the Eastern representative and the latter
from me West. The rumor of this com
bination caused alarm among the other
who talked of uniting the
field against them in an effort to break
the slate If the Kelley vote goes TO
Spellmeyer. the latter may secure the
necessary two-thirds vote required to
elect on the first ballot taken. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18
An Epidemic Of Whooping Cough.

whooping cough my children con-
tracted the disease, having severe
coughing spells. We had used Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy very success
fully for Group and naturally turned to
the cough and effected n complete cure.
John f. Clifford, Proprietor Norwood
House. Norwood. y. Y. This remedy
is for sale by Jno. CougiIlin, III Water
St, Druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18
CORBETT IS AM 8ITIOUS.
Wants 10 Go 10 Congress from the 9Th New
York District.

New York, May Thames j. Corbett
says that he seriously intends to run for
Congress in the 18th district Friends of
the pugilist ask for his nomination ana
promise to send him to Washington with
Il rOusinE ma jority.
Il fully appreciate that it is not GUS
tomary to go to the prize ring for con
grcssman," he said, last night. yet | be
icve that if elected | could discharge the
duties Of the office without discredit
either to my constituents, to the party
or to myself Frankly speaking, | will
admit that | WOuiG give much to receive
the nomination, because | have always
been ambitious to show that ! possess
other attachments than those of mere
prize fighter. | am a Democrat and have
always acted with the organization. If
the nomination is given to me my friends
will see to it that | am elected. Certain
contingencies may arise which will put
Representative Mcclellan out of the way.
If that is the situation. | shall ask for
the nomination in the 18th district"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18

after $50, when adjournment was taken
until evening. The election of a mod
orator to succeed Rev. DIR. Robert f.
Sample, after "a spirited contest resulted
in the choosing of Rev. Dr. Charles A.
Dickey of Philadelphia, president Of the
Presbyterian Hospital.
The names of Rev. Daniel Webster
Fisher, president of Hanover College In
diana and Rev. DR.. VIM. McKibben of
the Lane Theological Seminary Cincin-
natl were also put forward as candidates
for moderator and seconded. The roll
was then called.
When the result of the ballot was an
nolInced, it was found that 573 votes had
been case 2S7 being necessary to a choice.
of these DIR. Dickcy received 236: DR..
Fisher. 1872; DR.. McKibbcn, 2C5. DR.. Nc
Kibben's name was withdrawn. On the
second ballot taken. Or. Dickey received
go votes and DR.. Fisher 22i. DR.. Dickcy
was declared elected.
Dr. Dickey was then uShered to the rOs-
trum and was greeted with hearty APP
plause In becoming speech DR.. Dickey
thanked his brothers for the honor con-
ferred upon him. The bencdiction was
then pronounced by DR. Rcascs
The first days exercises closed with
communion service. held at the Compton
and Washington Avenue church, at
o'clock tonight. The service was not
completed until after . o'clock, when adj
journment was taken until 3 O'Clock to-
morrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18
Unknown Steamer in Distress.

Ocean City. N. j., May IAN I'M
known steamer is in distress off this
place. She is glowing her whistle con-
The crew of the life saving
stations at this place, Corson's Inlet
and Great Egg harbor have gone in
search Of her. The weather is very
foggy and it is impossible to determine
the steamers location.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18
Df.M11es'
Nervine.

For months l was unable to get good
nights rest. | was nervous, uneasy and fdg-
ETY. all the time; had no appetite for food and
no ambition for anything. | felt so miserable
that had to abandon my business, but above
all my greatest trouble was sleeplessness, and
would toss and roll for hours at a time be-
fore getting to sleep. | was treated constantly
by our local physicians but grew steadily
worse under their care. At last commenced
taking DR.. Miles Nervine, and after the first
few doses was greatly relieved. contin-
ued its use for some weeks and soon felt like
my old self again" SIMON A. GIBSON,
Georgetown, III.
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold at all druggists
on a positive guarantee. Write for free
advice and booklet to the
Or. Miles Medical Co., Elkhat, Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18

The date for the Mccoy and Tommy
Ryan match at Chicago, has been fix
ed for May %. 1t had been arranged
to have it come off a week earlier, but
RYAN asked for the delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18

Three safe robbers. shortly after 2 a.
NJ. Thursday, broke into the office or the
Lymansville Mill CO.. and post office in
Lymansvillc. North Providence Il. l., and
and destroyed one safe with nitro-glycer-
inc. They did not succeed in getting INTO
the steel chest. which contsined valuable
papers and money. From the post office
a small amount of money was taken. The
explosion aroused the villagers and per-
sons who appeared ut the windows OF
their homes were ordered to remain UNI
der cover by the robbers. The robbers
escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18
All About You

people are suffering from colds in
the head, with fever depression and
weakness. It's the Gripl Re ready
when it first attacks you!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18
Sweet S1eep

that comes to a healthy brain is
q jewel of great price. Who has
not witnessed the suffering and
torture endured by the person
who cannot sleep? To toss and
roll for hours on the pillow that
brings no rest. To review in
endless variety, events spread
out on the panorama of the past.
To pace the chamber floor with
unsteady tread and count the
ticking of the mantle clock till
the minutes slip away into hours
and the hours into early dawn
of another day with it's burden
of work and worry and pain.
Whoever seeks rest and sweet.
refreshing sleep can surely find
it through the aid of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18

a fire broke out in 5-story tenement
on Vanbrunt street, New York, Thurs
day morning and three of the tenants
were burned more or less severely and a
firemans face was badly lacerated. The
80 odd tenants escaped with difficulty.
many of them being rescued by the fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18

From returns already received from
numerous local unions the Lynch cam
paign committee in Syracuse, n. V.
claim the election of James NJ. Lynch
of Syracuse, as president Of the Inter-
national Typographical Union by
plurality of about 300.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18
Dr.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.

Pretoria, Tuesday. May 15-An official
bulletin announces that the federal
troops, stormed and occupied the forts
same night the federals were surround
ed, losing. 50 far as known, seven killed,
II wounded and Il number taken prison
erS. The British casualties are said to
have been 50 killed or wounded. 1t is re-
ported that the advance guard of the
force proceeding to the relief of MAIZE
king from the south was repulsed yes
tcrday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18
Ha|e's
Honey Of
Horehound
and Tar

should be taken at the first sign of
Grip. 1t cures. 25f, soc, s1.oo per
bottle; the largest size cheapest. AT
all druggists. Take none but Hales.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in One Minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18

Thaba N'Chu. Tuesday. May 15.-The
British force advanced this morning. p
miles to the northeast and took posses
sion of Maquatlings Mex. Prisoners con-
tinue to be taken daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18

Cape Town. May IA dispatch from
Lorenzo Marques, dated today. says Com
mander Eloff grandson Of President Kru-
whereupOn Col Baden Powell opened fire
on the burghers. killing Il Of them and
taking Eloff and 90 of his men prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18

Kimberley May T.-Dr. Jameson,
the leader of the jameson raid, has
been chosen a director Of the De Beers
Mining Co. The company, today. voted
$500 as a subscription to the fund for
the relief of the ottawa fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18

Boston. May 17.-By a vote of IS to l.,
the common council, tonight. without de-
bate concurred with the board Of alder
men authorizing the appointment of a
joint committee Of Is to receive the Boer
peace ENJOYS. should the latter accept an
invitation to visit the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-18
Bringing Harmony
and Joy into
your home

is what one of our superb pianos
does when purchased from us. An
tiquity may be a merit in wine. but is
has no more value in a piano than in
fish. 1t spells the looks of your room
and racks your nerves with its rusty
strings Put one Of our superb Ivers
and Pond or Knabe upright or grand
pianos in your home and secure pure
melody and home delights.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
Riding IN State THROUGH Canton.

| wish you could have seen me as tbev
carried me through tho crowded streets
OF mat most crowded of cities, Canton.
In many places there was hardly room
Tor the chair. and the people were
squeezed back against the walls 10 ,et ma
go through. Our soldiers. In their papor
muslin pants and red flannel Jackets
pompously pushed their way to the front
yelling 10 the people to stand aside for
the great foreigner Babies cried. bows
stared with open mouths. and was
dragged through long lines OF yellow
races, out or which black eyes gazed
through button-hole lids In all stages of
curiosity mixed with disgust.
our way went through miles of business
streets. and we finally came into the
great court OF II Hung Changes palace
We could see the flag poles with the bird
cages on their tops which marked the Of
hciai dwelling OF the viceroy long before
We reached II. and we passed between
these poles into an open space tagged
With granite which was several acres In
area, Crossing this, my chair bearers
set me down In front of the four doors
which lead into the palace proper and
lust between the two gigantic stone
tigers, hideousiy painted in red and
white. which guard the entrance
The soldiers then surrounded my chair
and kept on the crowd. while the ting chi
carried my rcd card into Ii Hung Chang
In. three minutes and fifteen seconds he
returned. and as he did so the great
doors I'm front OF us opened inward and
we were directed to enter. My bearers
took up the chair and carried me through
one court after another, each surrounded
by buildings extravagant In decorations
and gorgeously carved AT last we
stopped in front of the viceregal recep
ton room. Here we We're met by Earl
LIS secretaries his physician and a high
official. out OF the back of whose hat
a peacock feather stuck This man
walked In front OF me. carrying my red
card before him. lie led us into q great
room In the center of which was a long
table covered with bowls OF cakes and
crystallized fruits and at one side OF
which WAS a smaller table, upon which
were teacups and cigars We sat down
at the small table and chatted a while
awaiting the coming OF tho viceroy. The
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23

added at the end. as one woaia ssppasA
but X inserted Anywhere. according -
some system too subtle for wssisfa
minds. The months are sg.iiyided inss
three parts, which are mol agaia ~.
divided. 80 that a china man may sisss
OF Ru event wishoui mentioning TIE fskt
time within ten days. The days are $40
Numbered. 40 that exaetness fpsr f~ ~
cured II q ChlnamRu should ever hxFe<4
70 want such a thing There u no week
but foreigners sire gradually teAehing ths
meaning ~ such a fivisinn the -
fese hour j. - minutcn ions hHt 4
this inatahee aEain the foreigner y rsF
iue come impression On the ancienf fst
Tom and the Chinese 81 and nesf ~
treaty pnrtH are familiar with the Wse''
erU mNthod. n may ~ n7ehtionrs lhef
dtntaliy tbst TekiuK i jrst a,segi ssTsss
hoara ahead - Now York n fosti
time
The Chinrse gather tbs years taxsfhw
~ efrieF as fsetf5eutals 30. bas ~ sssN
fkffNHf1innfY reason she cyrle eonff%
~ sixtg YaafF This cYfis i serT saesfas
and probably has sonnet hiss 70 ~ ~"
astrological saperTtitinns AnotAsr r'rsI
90 ~ ngwbefinE years Il Is he fsizSf =
sire emr~r9rs THE present scar VI
tn5f{t 3xth Teag ~ tho tsvenff 49, atss
eYcin ~ ths year 20 sinfa the sac2sMs
~ tbs PRESENT rhroneinFs.
Iarb yrar hae 4 nslsraie nafns. fnfm<s
~ ssag Su,1uafg0n ~ fen ssffn fksI.
Affsrs These are used - 81 iuF~rss
way fhat c'aaia a. GeaeFf5s3 gmlT ~
lengthy aftieie and wsald Ffebsi1y 80
~ ~; quite lnfegliRiH,a 20 tsss WsasfsA
iuh9 ~ &c sffaiaAg ~ ANYTHING = "a
fufs "a Tie Urieafai aud The eE'7ss,
aatei efsietn of msag ibs years 4 @s1'
~ ehlnese imnfaaifs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23

After a cub OF tea. which was served y
Chinese cups with gold saucers and Coz.
ers, hts exceliauey rose ard led lhe VA
20 the dining table where he again ssaisa
ms ~ hi~ left. During the chat thsts
cakes end rrystaliized fruits were psssed
Both were dellci.Is. but | rntleed thai
the viceroy ate sparlngiy. lie took ~
one caks and one cherry. lie ale ~
cake, but left the cherry.
As We chattesl he smoked between ~
paragraphs, servant putting q rfeA
water rpe 10 hts mouth from tine y
time. Hos he knew the exact time
hand the pipe | could not understand pr
! suppose he got a wink from the sysA'
viceroy now and then. The Interview
closed By our drinking some ehanpaxps
together. whersupun biz exceiieney wsAs
ed with rae to the door snd shook h.nas
with me In American fashion % ne ~
good-by FRANK q. CARPENTER
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
around the world was almost triumphaI
A Chof Win Ii Hung CHANG.

MY fourth and last interview with II
Hung Chang was held few weeks ago,
JUST before the outbreak OF the present
trouble In China spent a few DAYS with
Hubbard I. Smith, who was then In
.harse OF the consulate at Canton, and
,nr"ugh MS influence and a special re-
quest from Consul General Goodnow and
letters Of Introduction from the state de-
partment nj Washington. was again able
70 nave long conversation with Earl IA.
round MN living In great state in Can
ton lie was getting nominal salary ~
onty Few thousand dollars a year hut
,nc actual receipts from his ONCE were In
.ne hsighhorhood Of half million dollars.
ana ms personal possessions were esti-
mated at something like 500 900 600 7 yvas
toid thaths had been sent TO Canton nv the
empress dowaRer as reward for his ser
vices. In orAer that he might line his own
pockets and at the same time squeeze $40
W'fVV Or so out Of South China for the
mighty old lady OF Picking.
J found that Il was more dtfY,cult IN 60
cure an audience with Earl III than in the
past His exeellency was fun Of businsas
ana MS age prevented him from seeing
people as he formerly did at TientsIn n
took much red tape to get to him Tbc
letter from Consul General Goodnov In
producing me was in the mandarin dialect.
ana u was forwarded IN brown official
fN'"PN a""ut ohe-iourth the size of this
newspaper page. one Of our consular
messengers In livery carried II 10 the nal
ace and in reply his excellency sent back
another envelope. even bigger inciosing
his Chinese card. and a request that I
would visit him at o'clock that after
noon,
j had TO have Chinese card written in
oruer that might be properly introduced
az the palace and | had TO go In state.
for that afternoon | was a man of promi.
hence. and no one of rank can walk in
Canton.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
LlhVN0 CHhNn iM 1000.

copyrighted, 1900 by Frank O. Carpenter.
Hougkong. Aug. is. 1900.
TT HUNG CHANG VIII do what
he can to help HIS old mistress.
the empress dowager and his
country He IL one OF the
LIZ shrewdcst diplomats alive and I
believe he Is as tricky as he Is
shrewd. have heard much. of him dur
Ing my various visits 10 China. and have
had number OF long interviews with
him.
] met him FIRST IN isss when visited
Ticntsin on my trip around the world
He was the vicoroy 81 Chill and superln-
tendent OF the trade Of North China. His
income from this position was several
hundred thousand dollars a year. and he
had already amassed millions.
The next time | met him was six years
later when he was richer and more pow
erful than ever. This was Just before
the war between China and japan LIZ
wife had died and nc had given her a
funeral. the cost of which would have
been fortune to the ordinary American
He had had q birthday on which his pres
ents had amounted TO tens of thousands
81 dollars. and he was on the top notch
OF prosperity. ! took a trip IN hts special
car 10 the Chinese wall aud had the honor
OF being guest ~ a dinner which he
Eayc To Our former secretary ~ state
John w. Foster. The dinner was OF that
eAtravasant nature only afforded by the
millionaire Chinese. II embraced about
thirty courses and many OF tho vlands
we're OF the cnstlest description, the
shark fns having cost their weight In
silver and the delicate birds mes, SCUM
being almost as expensive MS iinuid gold
~ thai time ] spent an afternoon with
hts exceilency He talked freely about all
matters relating to China. Including the
rebellion ~ Korea. which afterward
brought on the war
My next Interview was at the Arlington
hotel. IN Washington. The great Chinese
carl had seen his forces defeated In bat.
he by the so-calisd Japanese "monkeyS
lie had lost his yellow Jacket, but he was
as proud and cocky as ever. for his trip
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
HINA'S QUEER CALENDAR.
Peculiar Methods Of Computing Time Are
Almost Too Complex For
Westerners.

CHTNA's calendar mas he respopaibis
~ for fhe confusion ~ dates ia Some
OF the cable dispatches from the far
East The spiopfner "a fae orient =
sometimes driven 20 wonGeF whp the Chi-
mesa have calendar Il aii They Fiow
the passing - tiIur wifh HapeFb lfti1er-
cnre. and Hanrt9Biliy. ~ euc5 @ thing
we're even 90 enter inf1 their calculations
would hs regarded rs u8diansasd Sever.
thcisss. they have calender, whleh e by
ra raeans . had ono wben 0ua f8nRiaqFs
ifs Antiquity 4 wssa monarch uaHad
Yan some flrne abouf 1Ns b ~ regtre4
fhs calendar in usr itefore that aate 30
the form in whirh 81 g. found Al present
volume wepia b. nFeaFd e. sxplaia asa
ite per11ariiifs. hHt now fhat DISPATCHES
are mentioning Chinese dates n 81 weH
- hsee Some Esa as 20 wsese3a tho Ce-
ies'iai calendar ineFw fsam tbc Gregs-
rian
The Chinese year is lunar and therefore
consists ~ "a fssE Hefare the WfnM
~ Yao tradition has 81 faai she yt5r esn.
SISTED pf aA Hars snA fhat eanfaelon hnH
rssaltea That ruler tecread shaf ume
fhaa.4 ho measured ~ tse faaan ana
that every ninttfen gears shpua costa. n
seven additional uav1tiF -siriost ar e1tra
month every thrae sears. Ttas reckon
tx Is excellent. + varies oalg naaut ore
aour every nineteen years frors the tfie
time
kithossh the year IS israr. 80 begin
nlnw is regulated hg the san Thus he
new year comes between January Z ana
February 9 unlike iae Atpha n a7eean now
year, which Is regulates entirely - the
npou AMI comes az any ffwe. wfgtef az
summer. Tat year ia divided iato Twelve
ianar months. ra.lea Isl numbers a. arnt.
second, ana 80 on. The extra rn9nfh that
comes about every three years Is no;
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! HUNG (HAN0 s CAQD..

l look for the day when there viii he mod
ern factories all over China. Our people
can handle modern machinery as well ns
your people. We understand how 10 COM
bine capital and organize industry and
We expect to do considerable Of that sort
Of work in the future"
But, your excniiency. IL there not Jam
ger that when YOU have factories. with
your cheap labor. your goods win Hood
the market and crowd the workingmon
OF other nations TO the waligf
II don't think so The Chinese Is eco-
nomieai because he Il poor. As ~ saakes
more money he will spend more and n
viii keep us busy 20 supply our own
wants / Cont think there ~ amy d1neer
Of China botheFing the world a. sn over
producer"
This practically closed the interview
The conversation was carried on while
We were seated at the table together.