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The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
GRAND TRUNK CHANGES.
No New Elevator To Be
Built This Year.
The Old Passenger Depot To Be.
Torn Down.
Old Elevator and Coal
Pockets To Be Removed
Cold Storage Plant To BE Built
Near Grand Trunk Terminal.

1t is understood that the Grand Trunk
railroad will not build another elevator
this year as was talked earlier in the sea-
son. A new elevator is one of the good
things which this great system is said to
have in view for Portland, but 1t will
not come this year at any rate. This de-
cision has been arrived at because of the
falling off in the grain crop in this coun-
try this season.
The railroad win it is understood,
abandon the old elevator and the coal
pockets at their present plant and will
build on this wharf a warehouse at
which some of the transatlantic steam
ships may be loaded. This viii increase
the facilities Of this plant to a great ex-
tent This work Will be done very soon.
1t is also understood that the present
passenger station at the foot OF India
street will be removed and the space now
occupied by it will be devoted to freight
yard. This has been talked of for many
years but it is now regarded as a necessi
ty because of the constantly increasing
demands made upon the freight yard
facilities BY the ever increasing business
OF the road. A new passe niger station is to
be built, but just where it will be located
has not yet been stated. 1t is safe to say,
from the information at hand, that this
contemplated station will not be located
at the point occupied by the present pas
senger station.
In connection with the Grand Trunk
property will be built the cold storage
plant of the Portland Cold Storage COM
pany. This plant will be one of a grea6
system Of cold storage warehouses which
are to be erected all through Canada and
the Northwest for the conservation of
perishabIe products. While the plant is
to be located at the Grand Trunk it win
not be run by that railroad alone but
viii be owned and managed by an in
dependent company and equal facilities
win be afforded other roads in it's use
The big steamship companies which take
out the big cargoes from the Grand
Trunk terminal viii also take out a cold
storage cargo and besides the direct boats
to Southampton and Havre which tie
cold storage company is to operate, these
boats of which use the Grand Trunk ter
minaI and docks viii also be loaded and
taken care. The money for this cold
storage plant is assured and the plant
Will be erected this gar. The plans for
the plant have all been made and the site
viii be in the vicinity of the Grand
Trunks new grain elevator or near the
Great Eastern wharves, SO called.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15

Naples, August IA young lady
guest, aged H. stopping at the Crockett
House, South Naples, committed suicide
by drowning, at the outlet of Muddy
river, on Thurday last. She left the
house about o clock in the morning and
was last seen near the river. AS she did
not return, diligent search was made for
her through the day in and about the
river. But it was not until a diver was
summoned from Buxton that the body
was recovered. She left a note behind
saying she was tired OF life and was going
to drown herself. III health is said to be
the cause of the act.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
Killed HIS COMPANION.

HOulton, August 14.-On last Friday
while out fishing at Beaver brook, eight
miles south of Linneus, Joseph Russell
of Linneus was accidentally shot and
killed by Robert Ledger of Danforth.
Ledger was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Byron OF Linneus and brought to Houl-
ton on Monday. The prisoner was tried
before Trial Justice John r. Weed
County Attorney Il. w. Shaw appeared
for the state and the respondent was
defended by Wilson q Archibald. After
careful examination the prisoner was
discharged as the evidence showed that
he had no intention to commit the
cpf ma
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
DE WET BLOWS UP OWN WAGON.

London, August 14.-12. 40 D. m.-Lord
Roberts reports to the war office under
date OF Pretoria, August 10 Gas follows:
Kitchener reports from SchOoIpIaasa,
eight miles east Of VentersdOrp, that De
Wet blew up three OF his own wagons.
"StX British prisoners who escaped
fIom DeWet's command, state that Mr..
Steyn is confined IL the camp under
urveillance, and that De Wet was forced
to abandon his ammunition and thirty
horses. They also CO nfiTm the report that
Methuen captured one of DeWet's guns
and shelled the main convoy effectively
Ian Hamilton telegraphs that he hopes
to be at BlaauWank today with his main
body.
''dahon's mounted troops are push
ing on to the Yves tWard.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
AT GLEN FALLS.
The Grand Circuit Races Open on
Heavy Track.

Glens Falls, N. Y, August flowing
to a heavy track the first race of the
grand circuit meet of the Northern
New York Trotting Horse Breeders
association, postponed from yesterday on
account of rain, was not called until
O'Clock today, at which time the track
was in fair condition. The 3 90 trot
brought out five starters and re suited in
race from the word go until the finish
and furnished in the fourth heat the
finest race of the season, After q splen
did start the field went as one horse, the
entire circuit of the track and coming
up the stretch presented an inspiring
spectacle, as Clayton, who had hitherto
trailed behind finished first, a nose
ahead of Charley Herr, who was no
farther in advance Of Dare Devil. 1t was
a race long to be remembered. Clayton
won the last three heats in driving
finishes, showing himself to be q slayer
of no mean qualities. GeOrgena by
Epaulet, and driven by Mcdowell. won
the 2.16 handily in three straight heats
and still showed a reserve of speed. The
2. 28 pace was postponed until tomorrow
on account of darkness. Summary:
PIG TrOttin0. Purse $1,000 -
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
VARDON DEFEATED
Penn and FindIay Too Much for Him
at Poland Spring.

Poland Springs, Me-, August 14.-Har-
ry Vardon, the English golfer, fell before
the best ball of Fem and Findlay, the
professionals on the Poland Spring links
this afternoon, he being two down at the
thirty hole In the stroke competi-
ton Tor thirty six holes, VardOn's score
was 15l and that Of best ball 100 1t was
a remarkable match, for Fem and Find
lay are considered as good as the best
among resident New England profession
al golfers and their winning simply
comes through NardOn's misses of short
puts, wherein the hole was trimmed in
each instance. Yesterday Nardon golf
was faultless and today he did almost as
well. Time and again he made brilliant
plays and q large gallery cheered with
enthusiasm. The best play ing Of the
match came early and Fem, in putting
up his game, seemed to be strong oppo-
Dent OF the Englishman The first four
holes were halved and the two FPS won
each Of the next three, halving the next
two. In the second nine, the score by
holes changed from side to side, the
stroke playing being about equal The
forenoon play ended with Fem and
ttndlay three up. In the afternoon both
the local players had varying fortunes
until NardOn had brought the score to
TWO down for himself and then the match
ended. The match showed that Fem and
h1ndlay were almost equal to Vardon in
staying qualities or the 36 holes 10 were
halved. At the conclusion of the match.
Vardon gave an exhibition OF driving
straight into the air, the ball falling
within fifty feet of the point of the
drives,
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
FROM CONGER.
Message Which Department Declines
To Give Out.

Washington, August 1.-The following
statement was issued by the department.
of state late this afternoon:
''The state department announces that
a message from Minister Conger, has
been received, but of uncertain date. 1t
is not a reply to the telegram sent to him
on August s. 1t will not be made pub
lic.'
1t is stated authoritatively that moth
ing Is contained in the Conger despatch
which indicates that the condition of the
legationers is worse than it has been re-
ported. The despatch Is confidential and
will not be made public
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
ATTACKING LEGATIONS.
The Chinese Have Begun Their As
sauIts Again.

London, August 14.-A special des'
patch from Shanghai dated August 10
says numerous reports from Pek1n dated
August have arrived there describing
the situation at the Chinese capital It
appears thu Chinese are again desperate
~ attacking the legations which had few
defenders left. 1t is also alleged that
Prince Tuan and hundred high officials
have left Pekin and that the news of
the capture of Yang Tsun caused heavy
exodus OF the residents,
Finally. it is said that the execution
of Cheng Yin Huan, the Cantonese, who
was special ambassador of China to
Queen Victor1as jubilee, has created
widespread terror and 1t is believed to be
tact that Yu Lu, the former viceroy
of chi Ii was killed in battle at Yang
rfguO
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
FERRELL
ARRAI6NED
MURDER,
FOR

Columbus, Ohio, August 14.-Rosslyn
Il. Ferreu, the confessed murderer Of ex-
Messenger Lane in Friday nights Penn.
removed to Marysville for preliminary
hearing.
At o. clock this morning the anguish
Of Miss COstlow, FerrelI's fancee, became
unbearable and after a long stru ggle
with her pride, she begged her father to
be taken 80 Ferrell's cell for last inter-
view. The visit was conducted with
the utmost secrecy.
Marysville, Ohio, August 14.-Ferren
was arraigned here today before Mayor
Hamilton, in the presence Of hundreds.
The mayor read the warrant charging
Terrell with the murder Of Lane. The
prisoner pleaded not guilty and waived
examination. He was held without zbail
to await the action of the grand iury-
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
COILS p. HUNTINGTON DEAD.

Utica, n. Y, August 14.-ColIis p.
Huntington, president Of the Southern
Pacific railroad, died at Pine Knot lodge,
his luxurious camp In the Blue Ridge
Mountain region, early this morning.
Mr.. huntington went into the woods last
Thursday and was in apparently excel
lent health. Friday and Saturday he was
about his camp noting the progress of
the improvements which he has been car
rying on this year.
He retired last evening at IL o'clock ap-
parently in the best OF health and, so far
as can be learned, slept soundIy until a
short time before his death. Means pro-
Gee ding from Mr.. huntington room
aroused members Of the household, and
they Immediately went to his assistance.
In ten minutes he was dead
1t is supposed Mr.. Huntington's death
was caused by heart trouble
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
THE FEAST or THE ASSUMPTION

Today the Roman Catholic church
celebrates the Festival of the Assump-
ton. At the Catholic churches the
services viii be very impressive.
At St. Dominics in the evening at z. As.
high altar will be Illuminated. and there
will be benediction of the. Most Blessed
Sacrament. 1t is expected that DR..
McMim, one of the finest scholars and
eloquent preachers in the Roman Catho-
lie church, will be in attendance at the
altar
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15

1t was grand thing for this communi.
ty that such an arprising firm as III
r. > Goold, 577 Congress street, secured
Ohe agency Tor ur. Kings New Dissolve
~ for Consumption, the wonderful RENE
ely that has startled the world by It's mar
Velous cures. The Juror OF enthusiasm
over 1t has doomed their business. as the
demand for it is immense They Give
Tree trial bottles to sufferers. and posi-
lively guarantee 1t to cure Coughs Colds
bronchitis Asthma, Group and al
Throat and Lung Troubles. A trial
proves its merit. Price SOC and 81 90.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
FIFTY KILLED.
Saen. Gnselee Describes How Yang Tsun
Was Taken.


London, August 1.-THE British gov
eminent today received from Che Foo,
under date of August IL, Gen. Gaselee's
brief dispatches describing the capture
of Pei Tsang He says the japanese
dislodged the enemy from Pei Tsang in
gallant style.
Describing the fighting at Yang Tsun
Gen. Gaselee says:
"After ascertaining that the enemy
held the railway embankment we formed
Tor the attack with the Americans on
our right and the Russian battalion on
our extreme left. After a rapid advance
OF nearly three miles, during which they
were under hot shell and rifle fire,
our troops carried the first line of de-
Tense in fine stlye We are now encamped
on the left bank of the Pei Ho, near the
railway bridge over the Pei HO. Casual
ties about so killed"
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
SMALL POx AMONG INDIANS.

Washington, August IA Indian Agent
Getohel wires as follows from the Devil 8
Lake, reservation, N. d:
Oberun, n. D., August 14-Bremmer
wires "a cases small pOx in hospital
Others are quarantined at home.
Doctor wants trail ned nurse. Must issue
full Tations. Wire Instructions Letter
to follow
(Signed) GetcheIl, Agent,
The scene Of the outbreak is about
100 miles from the agency and the small
pox is among the Turtle Mountain
Indians
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15

London, August 15.-While peFioi1la
Monday evening at the Royal gpA
house, Buda Pest, an opera singer AN
Nemethy, according TO a despatch
Vienna to the Daily Express, drah
virulent poison instead Of colonel wax
supposed to be used on the stage.
Nine. Nemethy fell before the hoEtlN
audience and died IN hour later
poison came to be substituted iN
colored water has not been ascaria'1H
It Is believed, the correspondent ASST.
that Nine. Nemethy was Ignorant
deadly nature of the drink.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
TRAINMEN KILLED

Baltimore, August IA collision be-
tween two freight trains on the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad, on the viaduet
across Gwynn's Falls, just beyond the
city limits at midnight last night, re-
suited in the death Of Charles n. Schop-
pert, engineer and Arthur j. Platt, fire.
man, both of this city.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
HAS PROBABLY FOUNDERED.

Louisburg, @. b, August 14.-The
schooner Elsie, Captain Veenau, arr1 we'd
here on Saturday, July %, bound for
Halifax with "a tons of clay consigned to
M. X. Morrow. A few hours after sailing
the July tornado struck off the coast and
a schooner disappeared off Fourchu. The
Elsie has not arrived at Halifax and is
probably the fOundered vessel
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15

Hartford, Conn, August i4 s.n"s1s
at dinner with his wife ana u ess~B
today, Revnold Nitsche snop np' M
Without any warning ne tooh l,v's ma
pocket q - oalibre revolver 1ul''v ssrp
weapon toward his head had ilIeu .. stA
times. Only one bullet took ene .s.. h
tonight at the hotel 1t was saia '"''
would probably recover
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
A sKoWHEGAN STRIkE-

Skowhegan, August 14.-As a result
OF a reduction in wages at the Marston
worsted mill, which took effect Tuesday
morning - weavers went out on "A
strike, closing the mill for the present..
The management claims to have plenty
OF help that can be secured in time. but
not on the spur of the moment If the
men do not resume work tomorrow
enough weavers viii be secured to run
for a few weeks ~
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15

Boston, August IA -Four t1ous's'
people were lavish IN tzeir appl490sh..
Charles River park tonight, when 0 '.1
Nelson finished 1 mile 500 yards ane. ......
Archie McEachern, IN one nouI . ,ns.
paced match race. The distance evle ..
by each man was; Nelson, ?, , ~''
70l yards; MoEachern, 81 m'''' r.
yards.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15

Randolph, VT, August li.-Bail VIZ
refused John T. Kimban OF hanaol
the alleged bigamist, at Chelsea, l.see
day, by Assistant Judges Fits ana -
Lain on the ground that the Te'pos..
was not committed for trial as VIZ
the Interpretation Of the statute, %. y
safe keeping; and for that reason
had no jurisdiction to set ball.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
ISLANDER UNDER THE WEATHER.

Gardiner, Ma, August 1.-The steam
er Islander when a short distance from
the city on her regular trip down river
was forced to return on account of escap-
ing steam from her dome which is either
cracked or IoOsened, She was taken to
Bath to he Inspected and repaired The
captain considering it unsafe to allow the
passengers remaining on board.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
TWO DEATHS by FTRE

Natick, Mass August IA H.a
which started from cause which mas
not been ascertained, DESTROYER the
mouse and barn of Joseph Hero here at
iinlunlgnJ, ana two men who were sleeD-
ing IN the hayloft were burned to death.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
THOUSANDS SAW LAUNCHING.

Camden, August 14-Ten thousand
persons saw the most successful launch
ing ever conducted in Camden this after
noon. At exactly II. "a o'clock the mann
moth six master George W. Wells, the
largest schooner in the world, started
down the ways. Soon after the vessel
touched the water accompanied by the
cheers OF the spectators.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
SCHOONER MISSING.

Sydney, Q b., August 14-On july
2lst last schooner &c. g." Capt Watcher
sailed from North Sydney with a cargo of
coal for Bona Vista, New Foundland.
Nothing has keen heard OF her since and
1t is supposed that the ship is lost The
captain and most Of the crew numbering
i've, belonged to Burgen, N. +.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
Such Thing Doesn't El-
list as to COnsulates.
President Would Have Pass
On Formal Application.

London, August 14.-Fresident Ku.z
at one time made a formal applicatmr
the United States to grant him ansn
airy in case necessity Tor 1t arose Is
occurred. according to Secretary dSe
Reitz, Of the Transvaal republic. hsr
ORD Roberts entered Pretoria. Presli~
KruCer sent for Mr.. W STANLEY Hollis
tle United States Consul at Luw
MARQUES, and Mr.. Hollis was fsknt
MachadOdOrD in a special car. Preair
Kruger asked him If his g0vennr
would grant him president Krugerl
aS-Irm in the Lorenzo Marques cC1n#
until be, Mr.. Kruger, made os3en
Ia. = -ments for his.oeparture Mr. H0
asked for time to consult with bis 3
eminent and President Kruger assut
him he would receive q weeks n0tio
fore putting the plan into execution.
In COnsPQuen "a of this visit to s.
Transvaal ana the transmission OF Prs
dent Kruger 8 request TO Washingr
Mr.. Hollis received instructions not
leave Portuguese territory again. h
Unger did not know whether the st
department eventually gave a sretA
answer to President kruger's request
Washington, August IA 1t Is sail q
The state department that no formal r
plication ever ohas come from Cons
Hollis for sanctuary in the Amelir
consulate for President Kruger and tr
the Instructions sent to the consul
confine his eneriges to his consular e.
fies was not a result Of any discuss
OF asylum for the Boer President asu
department was not aware ia n
Hollis had visited the President ta
/ stated also in this connection that o
right OF asylum or sanctuary, doeM
exist as to consulates, but is r1r
a diplomatic immunity at legation.
other quarters occupied By a m.nhH
1t appears that some in.imaton on
subject reached the officials here, briH
is said TO have been not SO much ar
NAL application as would have lesnF
| Quisite. Had formal application h4
made, it is stated that It would h1eaN
passed upon by the President, but Thy
has been nothing communicates NnN
called for such action.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15

Chicago, August 14.-Senator '9 ..'
chairman of the Democratic naa ~.
committee, today appointed ~ V XXX .-s
bar, national committeeman IRON o~ @
to be q member Of the press coInin,,'.
vice Norm an II. Mack Of New lolhl y
Gently transferred to the executive '-
mfttpo.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
CONsULs FAVORED REBELS.

Panama, Colombia, August 1.-The
official report of the government COM
mander in the recent battle at Panama,
says the rebel casualties were 600 and
those of the governm emit 100.
The commander fntimates that the
consuls favored the rebels and that their
Intervention was dangerous and per-
niciOuss
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

Etfectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, to permanently overcome habitu-
al constipation, to awaken the kidneys
and liver to healthy activity, without
Irritating or weakening them, to dispel
headaches, colds, or fevers, use Syrup of
Figs, made by the California Fig Syrup
Co.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
BALDWIN NOT no RT,AME

New York, August 14.-The coroner's
jury in the case of Ralph Miller, who
was killed in q boxing bout with Victor
Baldwin, both of Richmond Hill, Queens
borough, week ago, today rendered q
verdict generating Baldwin from blame.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
COL. HOARE SAFE

correspondent of the Daily News wiring
yesterday, announces the safety of Col
Hoare's column and the convoy reported
to have been captured by the Beers at
Glands.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
ORDERED TO TOPEKA.

Washington, August 14-Lieutenant
Commander K. B. Underwood has been
ordered to the Topeka as executive. Com
mander, f. II. Delano to command OF
the Topeka,
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
DROWNED WHILE BATHfNG

Branton Rock, Mass, August 14.-Geo.
q. Osborne. aged 19Tears, of Newton
upper rails, was drowned here while
bathing today. He worked for the John
Hancock Insurance company of Boston. !.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
BOSTON TURNED TABLES.
Won Two Games From. the ChicagOs
Yesterday.

Chicago, August 14.-Boston and
Chicago played two long, tedious games
today, the visitors taking both, owing to
the wildness OF the Chicago pitchers and
costly errors. Attendance $500. Scores:
First Game.
Chicago, 0 2 2 o 0 o 0 0 10
Boston, o 0 2 o 0 2 1 81
Base hits-Chicago, u; Boston, II. Err
rOrs-Chicago, 8; Boston, 2. Batteries
Taylor and Chance; Cuppy and Sullivan.
Second Game.
Chicago, 0 1 3 0 80
Boston, 0 0 3 81
Base hits-Chicago, 9; Boston, 8. Err
rors-Chieago, 8; Boston, 2. Batteries
Menefee and Dexter; Lewis, D1neen and
Sullivan, Jr.
Game called at the end of the sixth in
ming, on account of darkness,
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
FROM PA0TING FU.-
1he Escaped MissiOnaries Arrive in
Boston.

The Escaped missionaries Arrive In
Boston.
Boston, August 14.-Rev. George Henry
Ewing, the missionary who escaped the
Boxer uprising at Paoting Flu, Mrs.
Ewing and their children, arrived here
today Several times, Mr.. Ewing was
reported killed and almost on every such
occasion news of his escape followed.
Several members of the Ewing family
met the party at the station,
Mrs. Ewing plainly shows the effects OF
the journey from China, with her infant
child, which was born at ChefoO, whittier
the missionaries fled from Paoting Flu.
PLENTY OF SUPPLIES AT YANG
TSUN.
London, August IA special dispatch
from Yang Ysun dated August z, reports
the arrival OF supplies there su tficient to
last twelve days. The dispatch adds that
PecOnnOisances show the Chinese are de-
moralized and have fled towards Pekin.
The American signal men are keeping
the telegraph wire intact along the line
Of march In the face Of great difficulties
About fifty per cent Of the wounded are
cases pronounced to be serious by the at
tending physicians.
TROOPS FOR GEN. CHAFFEE.
Washington, August 14.-The rein
forcements taken by the Sumner from
san francisco, arrived at Nagasaki yes
terday morning and were trans-shipped
during the day to the India which sailed
with them for Taku, where they are ex-
pected to arrive tomorrow. The detach-
ment consists of a battalion Of the 10Th
infantry ana large force of nurses and
hospital corps men. They Will be for
warded at once to lien Tsin and in case
Of necessity win be sent forward to Join
Gen. Chaffee S command 1t is assumed
at the war department. that the six
cavalry is at the front with Gen. Chaffee.
MR.. WI HAS NEWS.
Washington, Aug. 14-Mr. WI, the
Chinese minister, said tonight he was
without additional advices from his
country. The only despatch which
came to him during the day. in addition
to the Conger message, was one trans
uniting cablegram from the Spanish
minister at Pekin to his government at
Madrid. This lie promptly forwarded
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-15
FITZSIMMONS AND SHARKEY TO
FIGHT,

New York, August 14-Bob Fitzsim-
mons and Tom Sharkey met this after
noon and agreed to fight on August 25
before the Coney Island Sporting club for
a purse Of S25, 600. Charley White is to be
the ref cree