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The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07

There was not much that was reliable
from China yesterday, but all the reports
tended, we regret to say, to confirm the
fragmentary stories that have got through
of a horrible massacre at Pekin. There
seems to be little doubt remaining that
all the foreigners at Pekin have per-
1shed, and the rumor is aaoat, but not
yet confirmed, that the massacre did not
stop with them, but extended to Chinese
converts to Christianity, 5000 of whom
are said to have been murdered. There
are ominous signs that the insurrection
is spreading, and it is even predicted that
Southern China may yet be involved.
Meanwhile the jealousy of some of the
powers appears to be blocking the only
chance of getting a large force of civil
lied troops into China speedily, by OBJ
jecting to constituting Japan the agent
to carry out the mandate of civilization.
Japan has 10000 troops ready to mobilize
the moment the word is given. Every
consideration Of humanity demands that
it be given Immediately. Delay means
the murder of more foreigners and tho
spreading and Strengthening Of the in
surrection. The nation which prevents
the action which Japan stands ready to
take viii assume fearful weight Of re-
sponsibility.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07
THE 'fSOUTH AMERICAN" TULIP
TREE.
To the Editor of the Press.

A short time ago a Portland paper had
an eloquent description of a wonderful
"South American Tree, - which some one
in the vicinity had with much care ami
pains, brought from afar and had cher
ished with great solicitude, as a most
rare and far-fetched foreigner. If the
writer or editor Of that article had been
at all wise in botany, or the lumber
trade, or the native growth Of his own
sect on of this wide country, he would
have known that the tree described is the
tulip poplar, yellow poplar, MiriOden-
drOn, lilly tree whic furnishes the
common white wood of commerce, used
in various sorts of construction, for inte-
rior finish, for shingles, for boats, for
the panels Of doors and carriages for
pumps and ware of various kinds. 1t
is found ali the way from southwestern
V ermOnt to Michigan, grows luXuriantly
in the valley of the lower Wabash hriver
and along the western slopes of the Ale
ghany mountains; and large tracts of
land on the Mississippi ale covered with
it. 1t is among the largest and most val
liable OF North American trees, growing
from 70 to 100 feet high often much high
er, very straight, and nearly alW avs,
where it has room, having q uniform
diameter Of trunk from 40 or so feet
MiehauX pronounced it lone Of the most
magnificent vegetables OF the temperate
zone"
Its wood is soft, light and very easily
shaped; take panel, wet one side and
hold the other against a hot stove pipe,
and the wood will almost at once take
the tubular shape of the pipe.
The tulip-poplar is a common forest
tree in New York and, as stated above,
grows even in Vermont, though / never
saw it in Maine, save in one garden in
Portland, on Pearl sreet, where it was
growing 30 years ago. This is only anoth-
er amusing instance, not only of the pop
ular ignorance of botany which prevails
notwithstanding our wonderful educa-
tional facilities, but of that queer near
sighte dness, or perhaps far sightedness,
which leads people to tug home from for
eign countries what they might find, in
a far finer degree, close at home.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07
MAINE CHAUpAUQUA ASSEMBLY. I

MAINE CHAUHAUQUA ASSEMBLY.
The programmes for the season of 1900
of the Chautaudua Assembly at Fryeburg
are now being sent out The programme
is more extensive and 'Evaried than ever.
The session begins July 31st and con-
tinues until August 18th. The talent en-
ployed is equal if not superior to any
thing before presented. On August 1st,
Wednesday, j. J. Lewis of Boston viii
give an illustrated lecture, "The Passion
Play of Oberammergau." This is simply
a marvellous representation of the most
remarkable series of events in the history
of humanity, being artistically beautiful
and intellectually inspiring. Mr.. Lewis
will also give an illustrated lecture on
"Our Home Land, a" describing the his
tory and beauty of New England. Mr..
George II. Archibald Will give several
conferences and talks on "Child Study"
His general topics viii be Curiosity,
Imitation, Love, Fear, Anger, etc. Dr.
May e. Carleton who has recently re-
turned from China will lecture on the
"Celestral Empire" " Friday, August 3rd.
This lecture cannot fail of being interest
ing at this slime when the eyes of all
nations are turned to this great empire.
Prof. W. ID. MacClintock of the Univer-
sity of Chicago win give two lectures,
with readings Subjects to be "English
Popular Poetry with readings from Burns
and Riley, mother Goose, or popular
literature for little children. The poetry
of the New England Recluse, Emily
T1f01~i7,crr, To mill o1r crf~
ferences. DIR. Lyman Abbott will be
present during the assembly and give
several Bible readings and preach one
Sunday. Hon. John Wilder Fairbanks
viii give his famous lecture on "The
Ride that Saved an Empire" giving a
full description of Marcus Whitman, M.
D., who rode four thousand miles on
horseback in the dead of winter through
the Rocky Mountains across the conti-
nent and reached Washington in time to
save to the Union three of our richest
states. Some Of the views he will show
will be A Tyrant Of Darkness ''The
Wonderful Hunt" IAN Historic Flag
Unfurling.' Indian Dance" ''All the
World Loves a Hero. - Marcus Whit
man. GA Storm in the Rockies. -
"Paul Revere's Ride.' ''Sheridan's
Ride" 1.-THE Ma sEacre at Whitman Mis-
s1on." Sunset on Puget Sound IA
Fish Catch, etc. The beautiful illus
trated lecture Of "Ben Hur, - Will also be
given by Mr.. Fairbank with Miss Louise
AinsWorth, contralto. This lecture has
always met with rapturous applause. The
pictures are the largest and finest, with
artistic finish of the highest order. No
expense has been spared in securing for
the representation of Ben Hur's life those
views best calculated to reproduce every
striking feature most faithfully. 1t is
worth ones time and expense to go to
Frye ourg to see and hear this wonderful
lecture. 1t will be given Friday evening
August 10th. These Fare only few of
the lectures that will be given.
There will be several concerts of the
highest order and by the very best talent.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07
FAMILIAR FACES.

Thousand of Portland people every
week look into the faces of the obliging
young man who sells the tickets for the
summer theatres. The theatre going
public will be glad to learn more of these
presiding geniuses of the box offices and
the Sunday Times tomorrow will supply
the Information besides telling some of
the incidents which are seen through a
ticket sellers window.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07
STREET VERSUS AVENUE.


1t is growing somewhat common, es-
pecially in newer localities, to use the
word Avenue as synonymous with
'Street." This tendency is especially
marked in the West where even residen.
tial streets are quite commonly called
avenues, plazas, boulevards, roads and
SO forth. In the Deering district the res
id9nts of quiet street Of pleasant homes
lately petitiOned to have it's name
changed from street to avenue When
one considers the meaning of the words,
it will be seen that each has it's own
proper and quite distinct application.
BY consulting the dictionary we find that
a street means more particularly place
OF buildings or residences, viz; GA pub
lie way with buildings on one or both
sides, in q city, town or village;' GA
highway in city or village bordered by
dwellings or business houses. " An
avenue, on the other hand, is mora es-
pecially passageway or thoroughfare for
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07

We do not think any Republican need
lie awake nights worrying about the out
come of the Presidential election. The
Bryan Democracy has SO plainly laid its
programme before the people that he who
runs may read. The only danger was
that the platform might dissemble the
real purpose OF the party so as to deceive
some Of the we'll meaning voters. Luckily
Mr.. Bryan was honest enough to make
this i'm possible.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07

Imperialism is the paramount Issue, -
declares the Democratic platform. But
the paramount issue throug hout the con-
vention was free silver. That was the
question which brought out all the elo-
quence, and all the enthusiasm. That
was the issue which Mr.. Bryan insisted
on having put into the platform above all
others. A reaffirmation of the declaration
of 1896 would not make that issue para
mount enough in his opinion, SO he in
sisted on a specific declaration on the sub
ject. He even threatened not to run un-
less his wish in this respect was COM
piled with. There can't be any question
as to what Mr.. Bryan considered the
paramount issue.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07

The question whether the Constitution
followed the flag into our new possessions,
or did net follow, it is one that belongs to
the Supreme court to settle. That is
where the Republicans left it and that is
where it belongs.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07

Patrons OF the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses Of their
papers changed as often as they may desire by
notifying the Office
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07

Subscribers whose papers arc not delivered
promptly are requested to notify the Office of
the DAILY PRESS. No. 81 Exchange street,
Portland Me.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07

MAINE STATE PRESS (WeekIy)-
By the year, ST. IN advance. OF $1.25 at the
end of the year.
For six months, 80 cents; for three months,
25 cents
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07

The DAILY PRESS is delivered at these rates
every morning to subscribers in all parts OF
Portland and in Westbrook and South Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07

The Democratic ticket was completed
yesterday by the nomination OF Adlai e.
Stevenson Of Illinois for vice president
He was vice president during Mr.. Cleve-
land S second term. His selection is a
surprise. He had hardly been mentioned
when the convention met, and up to the
time OF his nomination he had figured as
little more than a bare possibility. Un-
like Mr.. Cleveland he stood by the
Chicago platform in 1896 and supported
the ticket He will make very respec-
table tail to the ticket, but nothing more.
He has no drawing power, and his nomi-
nation will bring no accession of
strength, as that of man Of the standing
and influence of Hill might have done.
We suppose the majority Of the delegates
who urged Hill to accept the second place
on the ticket did so with the intention of
comforting an honor upon him. Not so
Croker and the Tammany crowd. They
wanted him on the ticket, we have little
doubt, because they thought it would
finish him. Croker has not the slightest
expectation that the ticket can be elected.
He knows that the free silver, sixteen to
one programme Will never get the en-
dorsement OF the State of New York. But
the complete Identification Of Hill with
the free silver programme which would
be the result Of putting him on the ticket
would hang a milestone around that
statesman neck which would sink him
in oblivion.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07
TERMS;
DAILY PRESS

DAILY PRESS
By the year. Sc in advance or 81 at the end OF
the year.
BY the month. 80 cents.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07
MESSAGE FROM CHAFFEE.
Reports That Hostilites Have Practically
Ceased.

Ceased.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-The follow.
ing dispatch was received by the war
department from General Chaffee
written report of operations up to
relief of legations will be forwarded as
soon as possible. Present conditions
are that hostilities have practically
ceased, only occasional shots fired
from cover, small party repairing tele.
graph line and foraging. No consider
able body of Chinese troops (Boxers)
discovered here or along line of com,
munication.
"We hear Ii Hung Chang has full
power, but he is not here. Will United
States keep military force here until
terms Of peace are arranged? Now in
China about 5000 etfectives, Sixth cav
airy, light battery Fifth artillery, bat.
TALON of the Third, Ninth infantry
Fourteenth infantry, 1000 marines |
think ample force for United States
unless political reason, not apparent to
me, demands larger force. Shall take
5000 as the basis of my requirement
for supplies. If troops remain must
winter in tents, and conical wall tents
will be required, one tent ten men.
Water falling in river rapidly. Must
soon haul supplies 40 miles. Satisfied
railroad will not be repaired before
river freezes.'
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07

Henry G. Kessler of Silver Bow we, e

Henry G. Kessler of Silver Bow we, c
chosen.
Congressman, S. G. Murray of Mis-
soula; Governor, David E. Folsom OF
Meagher: Lieutenant G rnor, Alden
J. Bennett of Madison.
! The other nominees are as follows
Attorney General L. j. Porter of Custer
State Treasurer, T. E. Edwards of Lewis
and Clark: Secretary of State, \. n.
| Yoder of Silver Bow; State Auditor. G..
# Public Instruction, j. w. Harmon Of
Gallatin; Associate Justice Rudolph
Won Tobel of Fergus.
| The platform. which was unanimously
adopted, declares for protection, which
Increases the earnings of American
labor; earnest support of the present
American policy at home and abroad;
election of United States senators by the
people; enforcement IF existing laws
and enactment of needed legislation for
the control of trusts; condemnation of
corrupt state legislators, who have
brought odium upon this state; an eight
hour day for the honest sons of labor,
who are the strength and the bulwark
of the state; it will insure to capital
safe investments and to investors pro-
lection of their lawful interests; earnest
endorsement Of the splendid work of
United States Senator Thomas Fl. Car
ter; and it unqualifedly endorses the
Philadelphia plat form and the national
candidates of the republican party-Wil-
liam Mckinley and Theodore Roose-
welt.
The convention completed it's labors
about noon yesterday and adjourned,
the Black Eagle and Alice bands com
bined playing Governor Roosevelts
march.
Wednesday evening there was not
standing room in the Auditorium. 1t
had been announced that Senator Knute
Nelson of Minnesota and ex-senator
Wilson of Washington would address the
convention and everybody in Helena
who could was out to hear them. After
listening to these distinguished gentle
men for nearly three hours the conven-
tion was again called to order and pro-
ceeded wit / business.
1t was nearly midnight when motion
to adjourn finally carried
The delegates present from Granite
county were Col. g. W. Morse, DR.. Peter
S. Mussigbrod James B. Featherman,
r. G. Lewis, H. r. Campbell and Josiah
Shull.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07
THE SITUATION IN CHINA
Message From Minister Conger
Says There Is No Change.
ALL IS STILL QUIET AT PEK|NG
There Is Marked Improvement in Time
Made in Communicating With the
Orient-Other Telegraph.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-Minister Con-
niger has been heard from again, his
last advices being dated at Peklng on
Aug. 30, Preceding dispatches have
occupied a week in their transmission
from Peking, according to the estimate
CT the state department., so that Mr..
Conger's message marks distinct bet
terment of the means of communica.
ton. Besides it includes the date of
dispatch, something the department
has been trying to have done for many
weeks, The supposition is that this
particular message came down from
Peking to Tien Tsin by courier and was
put on the wires either at that point or
at Iaku. The state department decided
to make no statement as to the contents
OF the message beyond the simple one
that Mr.. Conger's message did not
mark any material change in the situa-
tion at Peking. 1t appears that what
ever responses are to be made by the
powers to the proposition to evacuate
Peking are expected to be directed to
the government of Russia and not to
our state department. The Russian
government undoubtedly will in turn
Notify the United States
as we'll as all the other governments
concerned as to the nature of the re-
sponses.
1t is stated that up to the present less
than majority of the powers inter
ested in the Chinese question have re-
sponded to the Russian proposal so far
as our government is advised and our
officials here agree with the general
tenor of the European dispatches in the
conclusion that final action on the part
OF all the powers may not be had for
several days at least. Everything now
depends on the action of Russia, the
attitude of the other nations being neg
ative, and if she does not hasten to
carry out her announced purpose to
withdraw the troo ps the other govern
ments probably will be content, cher
ishing the hope that in the meantime
some kind Of Chinese government
can be re-established in Peking with
which the powers may negotiate for a
final settlement.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07

One OF the grandest sessions ever held
by any political party IN the history of
Montana was the republican state CON
vention in Helena this week. It was q
convention marked by its patriotism and
l determination to serve the party and
the people well. With enthusiasm that
means success at the polls state ticket
was chosen practically invincible, and
by the time two more months pass by
Montana will again be republican
state. The Boston and Montana and
the Alice bands of Butte and the Black
Eagle band of Great Falls attracted
much attention. They gave concerts in
front OF The various hotels and the air
was hlled with music such as many Of
the delegates had not heard for many
days In he afternoon the Alice and
Black Eagle bands combined and furn-
lshed music at the Auditorium, where
the convention was being held.
Ihe morning session was short and
after appointing the usual committees
adjournment was taken until 2 O'Clock.
"A contestlng delegation was present
from Silver Bow county Both della.
cations from that county were given a
hearing by the committee on creden-
tlals. The contest was quickly disposed
OF In the afternoon session by the adop-
tion, without division, of the report of
the committee which was in favor of
seating the regular delegation. The
platform committee was not ready to
report and the convention proceeded
with other business
For presidential electors, General L.
5. Wilson of Gallatin, Hon. Paul Nc
Cormick Of Yellowstone and General
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07
RATIFICATIONS ON HAND.

Treaties Resulting From the Peace Con-
ference Placed on File.
The HAGUE, Sept. 5.-The ratifca-
tions Of the agreements and treaties re-
sulting from the peace conference were
formally placed in the foreign office
archives during the day. The minister
OF foreign affairs, DR.. w. H. Debeau-
fort. in d brief speech, expressed the
hope that the future historian would be
able to declare that the work of the
peace conference was of lasting benefit
to humanity and proposed that an ex.
preston of this hope be conveyed to
the car. A telegram in this sense was
subsequently dispatched to St. Peters.
burg.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07
Letter Carriers in Session,

DETROIT, Sept. ga heated but
one-sided discussion over the adoption
OF rules of order as governing the cleo
tion of officers was the opening feature
of the annual convention of the Ma.
tional Association of Letter Carriers,
which began here during the morning,
with 500 delegates present. Two Cana
dian carriers sent by their department
were on the stand.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07
THIRD PARTY CONVENTION.
Expected About One Hundred Delegates
Will Attend.

expected ABOUT one Hundred Delegates
Will Attend.
NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-Acceptances Of
invitations to the third party convention
III this city to nominate candidates fo1
president and vice president now in
sure an attendance of more than hun
dred delegates. Among those likely to
take an active part i'll the convention
are William Everett of Massachusetts,,
Chairman L. M. Osborne OF New York,
Henry w. Lamb of Massachusetts,
Louis R. Enrich of Colorado, Francis
T. Nash of Massachusetts, Fiske War
rem Of Massachusetts and Paul Fuller
OF this city, From Kentucky, where
the managers expect to make number
of fights for the control Of congressional
districts, number Of delegates are ex-
pected
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07
A GREAT MEETING
Republicans Meet in Convention.
Grandest Held in the State
of Montana.
WILL SWEEP THB STATE
Strong and True Men Chosen to
Serve the People.
AN EPOCH MAKING SESSION
Confidence in the Outcome of the Cam
paign Expressed in the Demeanor
of the Delegates-Summary
of the Proceedings.
THE TICKET.

Presidential Electors
General l.. s. Wilson of Gallatin,
Hon. Paul Mccormick of Yellowstone.
General ii. g. X essler of Silver Bow,
Congressman
S. G. Murray of NIissoula.
Governor
David E. Folsom of Meagher.
Lieutenant Governor
Alden j. Bennett of Madison,
Attorney General
I. j. Porter of Custer.
Secretary of State
A. n. Yoder of Silver Bow.
State Treasurer
II. e. Edwards of Lewis and Clark.
State Auditor
G. G. Proctor of Cascade.
Supt. Public Instructions
j. w. Harmon of Gallatin.
Associate Justice of Supreme Court
Rudolph Won Tobel Of Fergus.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
tate Nominating Convention In session
nt SARATOGA.

tate Nominating Convention In session
at Saratoga.
SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. 5.-The Re-
publican convention which is to NOM
>nate full state ticket was called to
order soon after noon. by State Chair
man O'Dell, who is to tie nominated
for governor. Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff, who is to be renominated,
was chosen temporary chairman by &C.
clamation.
Mr. Woodruff arraigned the city Of
ficials of New York city for their al
legged connection with the ice trust.
References to Mckinley and Roosevelt
were greeted with loud applause.
AT the close of the county chairman's
address, the Usual resolutions for per-
manent organization, etc, were made
and recess was voted until p M.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07
ARKANSAS ELECTIONS,
Entire Democratic Ticket Headed by
Hon. JEFF Davis Wins.

Hon. OeH Davis Wins.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sept. 5.-The en-.
tire Democratic ticket, headed by Hon
JEFF Davis OF Pope county for governor,
was elected in Arkansas. Early re.
turns indicate that the vote will be
lighter than was expected. The Re.
publican candidate for governor, H. L.
Remmel, made good showing and his
increased vote over two years ago will
probably reduce the usually large Dem
ocratic majority. There was no oppo-
sition to the Democratic ticket for any
office except the governorship.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07
RICE: $500 A YEAR.

The American association here has
just met and agreed to request Special
Commis sioner Rockhill to ask President
Mckinley not to give his consent to the
withdrawal of the American troops
from Peklng, to refuse to recognize the
empress dowager and Ii Hung Chang
and to lend his influence toward the
restoration of the emperor.
Mr.. Rockhill will remain for the
present i'll Shanghai until he can COM
municate with the admiral Of the
United States squadron.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-09-07
Endowment For Cornell College,

DEs MONIES, Sept. 6.-An endow.
ment of $500, 900 for Cornell college at
Mount Vernon, is now assured. Over
100000 has already been raised in the
past three years, and now the trustees
have pledged themselves to raise $500.
600 more When all the debts of the
school are paid this will leave $500, ooC
for the endowment, counting the pres.
eut endowment.