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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
IN CHINA

SHANGHAI, Aug. 3, (delayed).-A
great battle is expected Sunday near
Yangt Sun, about seventeen miles
north of Tien Tsin, where General Ma
has ten thousand Chinese troops ready
to resist the allies advance. Russians
and French are in the line of commune
cation, while the Americans, English
and Japanese form the advance guard.
The heat at Tien Tsin is intense 80 the
work of transportation is difficult. The
advance is consequently slow. Direc-
tor of Telegraph Sheng has protested
against the defense measures and has
blandly asked that foreign warships
withdraw. Admiral Seymour remon-
strated with the viceroys against listen
ing to Sheng's protestations. Activity
at neighboring Chinese forts and ar
senals continues.
LONDON, Aug. 4,-The Central News
reports another message received from
Sir Claude Macdonald, the British
minister at Pekin, dated July 81. Mac
Donald repeats the statement in for
mer message of the same date that an
occasional shell has been fred since the
truce of July II and several outlying
houses have been fred. The Chinese
are occupying the ruins. The message
concludes: at is important that relief
If near the city should advance quickly
in order to prevent the retreating
Chinese from attacking the legations"
LONDON, Aug. 4.-According to a
special dispatch from Shanghai, dated
August 8, the advancing column of the
allies was reported to have reached a
point thirty-five miles beyond Tien
Tsin. Nothing from any other point
corroborates this statement. In fact
the Standard goes 30 far as to say that
it fears the real advance, apart from pre-
liminary measures, has not yet begun.
Tien Tsin dispatches dated July 30,
tell Of an action which is termed ire
connaisance between the Japanese and
Chinese" two miles beyond the Hsiku
arsenal, in which the Japanese with
drew after suffering thirty casualties.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4. - Another
move was made Friday in the diplo-
metic situation by the return of an
evasive answer by Ii Hung Chang to
Secretary Hays peremptory demand Of
August l, to be put in communication
with the foreign ministers at Pekin.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
REPORTED POISONING
BY Alum Baking Powder.

The Johnstown, Penn, Tribune re-
ports four cases of poisoning near that
city from the use of baking powder
which, when analysed, was found to
contain alum. Recently in New York
two deaths occurred from poisoning by
the use of powders sent to victims in
samples.
Many brands of alum baking powders
are for the purpose of introducing them
sampled from door to door. There are
others which grocers get five or ten
cents a can for recommending to GUS
toners. Neither of these methods are
ever employed to sell the pure, high
class goods.
Not long ago, at Williamsport, Ind,
there occurred fatal case of poisoning
from the use Of one of these recon-
mended baking powders which it was
afterward discovered was mixed with
poisonous ingredients.
People cannot be too careful about
what they eat. 1t is only safe to refuse
all miscellaneous samples of food, or
medicine left at the door or which to
specially recommend, grocers or their
clerks are paid bonus.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
WILLIAMSTOWN GULF.

During the past two weeks. since the fact
of the existence at the famous Gulf in
which Williamstown springs are situated
Of large, we'll furnished and well kept ho-
the Waterman and JOURNAL, Landlord
Gale has been doing thriving business.
His house has been well filled throughout
the week, and ON Sundays it has been the
point to which the people from the country
round about have been vending their way.
good table and picturesque natural sur
roundings are producing their natural re-
suits, large increase of business. Neat
ness, order, the best class OF visitors, com.
plete what Is desirable In summer resort
that can be unreservedly commended. For
details refer to advertisement in this paper
or write the proprietor, 10. j. Gale, Gulf
House, Williamstown, VT
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08

presence and voice on many public oc
casions have contributed TO the good
fame of Vermont. The people of YER
mont resent the miserable aspersions
upon his character as public man and
citizen, and they will express their
resentment when the time and oppot-
tunity arrive,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
The Suffrage in North Carolina,

By majority reported at some TO-
600 the voters of North Carolina on
Thursday Of last week ratified pro-
posed amendment to the State consti-
tuition limiting the exercise Of the suf-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08

There are some 1900 Cuban school
teachers in Cambridge, Mass, this sum-
mer, learning from American instruc-
tors the art and principles of school in
struction. They were brought to this
country by government transports and
their instruction is free-free as saliva
ton. After going back to Cuba they
will be able to work with broadened
ideas and fresheued zeal for the well
fare of the growing generation of Cuba.
This incident is part and parcel of Re-
publican imperialism" II is surpris-
ing that, as such, it is meeting with no
denunciation from the oracles of the
Democratic party.
What is Mr.. Bryan's plan for the
disposition of the Philippines? The
only inference from his speeches is
that he would let loose fair promises
and honeyed words, and on the strength
of these would withdraw the American
troops from the Philippines. What
would prevent, after withdrawal of the
American troops, the same horrors in
Manila that have visited Pekin? What
would become of the natives who had
helped to suppress the Tagal insurrec-
ton after they were thus left to the de-
vices of the Aguinaldo, whose cruelty
did not stop at the murder of his own
generals?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
Names Gain in Population.

We had hoped that the census returns
would show Maine to have popula-
ton Of 20. 600 or over. This result is
not quite accom- plished. but the actual
figures. sa4. 1866. show handsome gain
that doubtless exceeds general cx-
nectations and which proves in con-
elusive fashion that in population. as
we'll as in all else that makes state
great. Maine is in the progressive and
not in the decadent class. An in
crease OF s.. $50 III the past 10 years Is
a noble showing for Maine 10 make
when We consider how largely the life
blood OF our State is Slapped 70 give
strength to other states. The signiti-
canoe OF this increase is best under
stood when We compare il with the
gain in the past few decades. Be
tween 1850 and 1890 the gain in popa-
lation was l2.lil: between 1870 and
1850 il was 22.o30: and between 1850
and 1870 there was decrease il:
Names population Of 1854. Therefore.
in comparison with the results Of the
pas. three decades our gain Of $3.50
between 1890 ana 1900 Is mos: crafty
ing and encouraging, being much
larger both actually and proportional
y. Il shows that the grand old State
which made such growth in the earlie-
decades OF the century has aiken a
new lease 0: life. and tina, The outlook
for il future is brighter than i. has
been to- over q generation. No safe
has done more than Maine - build UP
other states, but it has kept 4 sool
share o: its energy for home consurp-
ton. May il keep more OF il here in
the future. developing vur almost
lim!tiess resources and making the
State ever worthy OF lis proud motto.
Here's hope f5r and expecting a popu-
Ia:ion OF abou: 10000 in 1910
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

IT should be every ones care. Life is a
struggle for the prize of success. The mar
who wins must take care of his stomach. II
Is not lack of energy or exercise that has
caused so many a break down in the race.
1t is neglect of the stomach.
lncessant dull headache aggravated BY
eating. fatulence, gnawii:g in the stomach,
heartburn, acid eructations, coated tongue.
bad taste in the mouth, nervousness. mental
depression, slceplessness; these are only a
few of the symptoms of weak stomach
and an enfeebled condition of the digc stive
and nutritive functions. Not all these
symptoms will be experienced at once, but
any one of them means danger
II has made a new man of me - is the
constant testimony of those who have used
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
This remarkable remedy has such perfect
control of the stomach, digestive and assiui-
ilative organs and blood making glands that
II speedily corrects the arrangements which
weaken them, re-establishes the m in healthy
working order, so that once more the whole
bodv-blood. brain. nerves and ruscles-is
rourished, and built up into rugged health
= Golden Medical Discovery" contains
no alcohol. whisky or other intoxicart It's
protracted use does not create a craving for
stiriulants.
The dealers after the dollar and the Gus
toners after the cure. Its the deakr with
his eve on the dollar who proposes substi
tuition Let the customer keep his eye on
the cure and insist on Golden Medical
Discovery"
Dr. pierce's Pleasant Pellets do not gripe.
They efectually cleanse the system OF accu.
nulated impurities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
kuausia IL Lewiston BY Trolley.

II is no idle dream. this idea OF an
cleo tric line from Augusta to Lewis
ton. The interview with Hon. II. NJ
Heath in another column Will be
pleasing reading 70 the Journal read
ers this morning. The project is in the
hands OF men not accustomed TO make
failures Of what they undertake. They
have proceeded carefully to make
sure of their ground. and now nothing
but the refusal of the franchise can
prevent the building of the line. IT il
held that the Maine Central will not
oppose the line as il will be benefited
rather than injured by it. Certain II
IS that such a road will be a great
benefit to our city and the whole sec
ton through which it will run. II has
long been wanted and talked about
and now the time for action has ar
rived May the franchise be granted
and the road promptly built and oper-
ated. II is a part Of Names onward
progress. a step sure to be taken soon
cr or later and the sooner the better.
Read the interview with Mr.. Heath
He knows what he is talking about
and is speaking OF a matter OF vital
Importance to this section Of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
Alter BDan's Tour.

Il is a significant fact that after
Bryan has passed through a state. no
matter how large the crowds that
gather at the stations TO see him. the
Republicans Of that state feel more
confident Of victory and feel safe in
adding several thousand TO the ma
j1rity that the state will give for Nc
!<'rley and Roosevelt. His presence
ar)uses Republicans To the menace OF
his candidacy and u hear him disil-
luSioniZcS many Democrats. This is
true Of New York state. if We may
judge BY The papers there, and the
Baltimore American asserts that il is
trua OF Maryland In New York city
not only was there great boom in
Mckinley sentiment. but the odds iii
favor OF his election jumped the very
II morning from three u one T.
five ana even six To one. The same
MS ,rue AL through the state. from
New York to Buffalo ana had he
started out with the purpose Of max
ing votes for rs opponent Bryan
COULD NIX have been more successful
BRYAN very Wisely Ii4 M think il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
The Census Results.

The official announcement that tn"
twelfth census gives the United States
a population Of 1926, 800 merely veri-
les ne expert estimates which. for
several months past. have placed the
total at very near this figure The
populationof the Philippines and Puerto
Rico is not included though il is prob
able that il will be in the census ot
1910. The increase since 1890 IS 1857
s70. The significance Of this increase
ard this total is not to be slightly es
,irated Our phenomenal growth IN
population as well as our progress
along all other lines that
make nation great, duly impress
es the rest Of the world. and
brings t. every thinking mind a sober
ing realization o. the limitless posi-
bili,ies and the tremendous response
bili.ies that lie before US. And W.
who live at the beginning Of the aoth
century see bur the dawn Of America
true glory and growth. The greatness
Of the past and the present Will be
cciipsed by the greatness OF the future
AS an interesting comparison we give
below the totals Of the twelve CEN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

y orth his while 10 make any campa ign
in Pennsylvania The day he spent in
West Virginia was day # big
crowds and OF continued speechmak-
ing. but West Virginia is going for
Mckinley. and the Republicans of tia:
state are more confident Of victory to-
day than they We're before Ryan
came. The same is true in Maryland.
Since his visit 10 Baltimore
the Republicans feel assured that The
Mckinley majority in tn state will
run above the early estimate. Il is
easy 70 account for the largo size Of
Bryan's crowds He has pushed him
self forward into the unquestione1
leadership Of the latter day Democ-
racy. and there has been 50 much
talk about him and his wonderful ora
tory that all van, 70 see him and 70
hear what he has to say. The voting
viii Tell the real story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Every man who votes for Bryan
should see that his vote is counted
and there is only one way 10 do thai,
safely. My advice to Democratic vot-
ers in the country over is 10 congre
gate about the polling places on the
evening OF election day. count noses.
and then. if the election returns for
Bryan don't tally with their count. Ia
90 into the polling places and throw
those fellows IN charge OF the returns
into the street. Richard Croker.
'Gresat is Tammany and Croker is
its prophet" shouted Bryan. Bryan
ism and Crokerism are making them
selves understood in these closing days
of the campaign. They defy Law and
order and ignore the rights OF all who
oppose them. The mobs of toughs who
have disturbed Governor Roosevelt :
meetings represent Organism at its
worst. Croker appeals to this element.
so prominent in the present day De
mooracy. 10 create riots AT the polls.
Tuesday. If trouble results al the
New York voting places, the unspeak-
able Croker should spend the rest II
his days where he belongs. behiad
prison bars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The Bangor Commercial is re-
sponsible fer this: ION the farms about
Patten now bells have been tied Sc
curely 70 the lower branches in the
orchards. and when deer tries -
steal apples the ringing of the bell
frightens him away. Bears have been
rather more numerous this year than
for some time and have committed
depredations upon the sheep in the
neighborhood. Now each sheep has a
bell strung around its neck and the
alarm its ringing gives is quite suiil-
cient 10 keep the bears al proper
distance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Rev. Daniel Greene died suddenly in
Stratham. y. H. oct. =. 1900. aged So
Mr. Greene waS born in Waterford.
Me. NOV. p. 1870 the son IF Thomas
and Eliza X. Greene. He united with
the Congregational church in Water
VILE in 1866. During the war he served
in the First Maine Heavy Artillery. He
graduated from Bangor Seminary IN
1879 and had preached in Bangor Ma
chias and Cumberland Mills. \ widow
daughter and two sons survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
0. R. WELLMAN.
Forw Women.

DR.. Tolman's Monthly Regulator has brousm
happiness TO hundreds OF anxious women oinen.
There is positively no other remedy khoNI
safely do the work Have never had single
failure. The longest and most obstinate case
are relic we'd in d-rs without fail. NO ON.
remedy viii do this No rain. no cangeI NJ
interference with .SI-k. The most olincuIs
cases successfully treated through coIIeS
pondence and the most complete satistacuon
guaranteedin every instance. reiieve nun
dreds OF ladies xilon never see. "fite t1r
further particulars. All letters tritn!ux
answered. Free confidential advice N ~
matters offs private OF cielicstenature. Bear
in minti this RENE dy is absolutely safe unas.
every possible condition and will POSITIVE!
leave no after III effects upon the health; ~
Nan Co. 10 Treinour e.. Bosom, N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
Something Ssyory for Dinner.

The smell Of good meat a-cooking to
a hungry man is like incense ia the
nostrils OF the devotee. We Just said
good meat. To secure that culinary
perfumery, then. order your rib roasts,
joints OF mutton. legs Of lamb. steaks,
chops-all the Gelicacies in the meat
and poultry line-at Hill & Locke's, and
be content. Nowhere in Augusta can
you get better satisfaction as TO quail
ty quantity and price. Our Rival Java
coffee comes fresh roasted every week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Bangor Commercial: II the Patrons
of Husbandry take the matter Of Tho
revision Of the State tax laws into their
own hands. and the college presidents
and teachers that of the granting Of
state aid 10 high schools and academies.
members Of the coming Legislature
will have little to do with subjects o:
tax reform and educational appropria-
tions-matters which il has been
thought likely would receive much at
tention the coming winter and con-
sumo considerable of the time % the
legislative session when the members
finally got TO work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

When it comes TO per cent. Of gain
~ have an idea that Oklahoma can
ford TO feel satisfied. rs increase
rom 1854 TO 3ss. PAS in decade IS
phenomenal and means that a new
state will very soon be admitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Eemember tia; YOU have all impera-
tive eneagement for next Tuesday anI
make NJ plans To conflict with il.
Every American citizen has duty 10
perform on thai day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

In relative population Maine stands
just where il did in 1890. 30th among
The sat-. II : 3 rs les .nhahi-
tants than Maine are n order as FOL
lows: Colorado. Florida. Washington,
Rhode Island. Oregon. New Hamp-
shire. South Dakota. Vermont. NORTH
Dakota. Utah. Montana, Delaware
Idaho. Wyoming and Nevada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Poor little Nevada the only state TO
show falling off in population. I,
has lost 3,i37 in the past decade and
now boasts OF only 42.334 inhabitants.
q total Of 5000 less than the city Of
Portland possesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

bryan will get home 10 vote, next
whether he will vote the Democratic.
Popu!ist, Silverite or Anti-imperial-
iS.ic .ickp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

A favorite bet that & Saco man has
Democrat S. even money that the lat
ter cannot name three states north Of
Mason and Dixon's line that will GO
for Bryan This man has made five
of the bets already and in every case
a different set of three states has been
named by his opponent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Let US hope that Il Will be easier %
collect tha. indemnity from China than
il Is from Turkey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Tn" mos; impressive illustration q
the waste o: energy by bad roads that
We have seen is that given by the
owner OF an automobile propelled b,-
electricity, who testities that with tho
storage batteries fully charged his
machine has in the suburbs ot Boston
radius of operation of sixty-five or
seventy miles. On roads Of the class
OF most Maine highways the same
machine with the same charge has 4
radius o. operation Of only about
twenty miles That Is t. say that tn
same expenditure Of power Will pro-
ne! the same vehicle only about une-
third as far on an ordinary Maino
road as on good Massachusetts
highway. Taking the latter AS The
standard. Maine roads may b. said ~
reduce the drawing power Of animals
about two-thirds, which makes three
times as many animals necessary u
draw a given amount Of inerchan lis.
as would be required II the roads were
veil built Transportation 70 and
from the farm therefore costs about
three times as much as It ought The
expense goes on year after year. while
q rropo-;ionateIy smaller cxpendi.ur.
would make the highways perma-
nently good. The farmer would b.
most benefited from the good roads
The cyclisI who Is the principe advo-
cate Ct this Improvement would b. by
NJ means the greatest gamer. H. is
the loUlest il his demands simply be-
cause ne propels his own vehicle and
has the most vivid appreciation OF tho
waste Of energy resulting from
rough highways. The farmers hors.
does the farmers hauling anu unfort-
unately cannot say what n thinks
Names greatest business. the enter
tainment IF tourists. would BE- given 2
wonderful impulse by good roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

1t is really pathetic to see Cookers
fear that there will be Republican
fraud in New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The chief difference between Debs and
Bryan is that the former knows he is
out Of the race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

One exchange suggests that Maine
murderers may be divided into three
classes. Those who have never been
caught, those who have been caught
and will go unconyicted. and those who
have been in prison and go free on
pardons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
A GREAT RECORD.
Hard TO Duplicate II in Augusta.


have preceded 1t and the hundreds that
will follow il. Read il:
Mrs. &. Bonney OF Il Weston Place
s,rs. ..Doon,s 1-;a,a,. pile and Doo,,..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

horns over the question of which town
is 10 be. the county seat OF Washing
ton The law makers who sit in Au-
gustl this winter viii settle it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had Of E.
H. Walker. ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free Of ex-
pense.
GEO. T. EVANS, Y. p. & Gen. Man.
7. I. BOOTHBY, G. P. 6. 7. A.
Portland Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
For t-icePresident.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
l ~ \eu York
OF New York.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
1t Large-Joseph o. Smith OF Skow
he&au; George P. Wescott OF Portland.
First Dtst.-Charles F. LIBBY OF Port
second Dist.-Jame. ". Wakefield q.
Bath.
Third Dist.-Fred Atwood. Wi-terport.
Fourth Dist.-Almon II. Fogg. HoultoE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Ne notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held respon-
sible for the preservation or return o.
rejected communications.
Address all com lnuuications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta. Maine.