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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
STATUS OF GEORGIA CROPS.

Conditions That Prevailed Consid-
cred Favorable.
Atlanta, June 5.-The summary of the
crop bulletin for the week ending to-day
is as follows:
The weather of the week was consider
ably unsettled. frequent showers occurring
in the northern and middle counties In
the southerly section the week was fair,
and nearly all correspondents speak of
the need of rain. On the whole. the con-
ditions were favorable, and the general
verdict Is that crops have improved. II
anything, The night temperatures were a
trifie. too low for cotton, and its growth
during the week was slow. The stands,
however, are reported as generally good,
but II is becoming lousy In several coun-
ties. Chopping is nearing completion in
the northern and central portions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
connolly whipped Mntthe,vs.

New York, June Eddie Connolly of
st. John, N. b., won well-earned VIC
tory over Matty Matthews Of Brooklyn
in a twenty-five-round bout at 40 pounds
before the Seaside Sporting Club at
Coney Island, tonight. This was the
fourth time these men have met in the
ring On two occasions the result was a
draw, and Matthews received a decision
the third time they met. To-night's fight
was the best bout of the four, and Con-
molly won all the way. giving Matthews a
good drubbing without being once foored
during the mill
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06

Worcester. Mass, June 5-The Will of
Jonas @. Clark. founder of the Clark Uni
versity, and estimated TO have been worth
about $4,000, 600, was filed for probate yes
terday. To his wife he bequeathed $780,
900 and the income from 100000 during
life. His most important bequest is the
Clark University. He offers TO give just
double the amount that can be raised by
the friends OF the univerAlx
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
Lake city views Notes.

Lake City. Fla, June 5--Street paving
continues in this city. Contractor Snow
den is now paving Duval, from Marion to
the public school, building. distance of
something over one-quarter of a mile.
Next week the Florida Index will COM
plete the first year of its existence. 1t be-
gan with $50 subscribers and scarcely any
local advertising whatever. To-day it's adj
vertising columns are filed and it has
circulation of 1,100 regular subscribers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
Prof. Erland Nordenskiold who is the

Prof. Erland Nordenskiold. who is the
son of the Arctic explorer recently OBJ
served while engaged in scientific rer
search in South Patagonia most curious
sight while rowing in the long and mar
row channel of Ultima Esperanza on the
southwest coast of Patagonia. He OBJ
served fragments of slate floating on The
surface in large and small clusters There
were great many of them, and at one
cast Of the net he gathered in 700 pieces
The stones had evidently drifted out from
the beach, which was covered with SINH
lar fragments. which had fallen from the
slate cliffsl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
Cotton Exchange Amendment.

New York, June 5-The proposed
amendment of the Cotton Exchange by
laws fixing a minimum charge on cotton
contracts was up for consideration to-day
at a meeting of members called for the
purpose on the exchange. There was no
discussion on the matter, and President
Robinson announced that members would
be given an opportunity TO vote on the
amendment on Wednesday Of this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06

London, June GA dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Tien Tsin, dated June 4, says:
THE situation is very serious. The
Boxers are approaching Tien Tsin on all
sides"
The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily
Mail. telegraphing yesterday says:
THE Boxers are within three miles of
Tien Tsin. In addition to the marines
the defensive force includes volunteers
under the command of Maj. Higgs, late
of the Sixteenth Lancers. The town is
practically under arms
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
Cabinet Hears From Conger.

Washington, June Sat the cabinet
meeting to-day. Secretary Hay read a ca
blegram from Minister Conger, at Pekin,
to the effect that abe situation in China
was very unsatisfactory and that even
in Pekin great alarm was felt. A ca
blegram was also read from Gen. MacAr-
thur. at Manila, but its contents were
withheld for che present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06

Boston. June 5.-Edward Jacobs of New
York, was yesterday appointed by Judge
Colt In the United States Circuit Court
auxiliary receiver az the Six Little Tall
OTIS. a co-partnershp consisting of the
plaintiff and others doing business in Chi
cago Washington, Pittsburg New York
ond Boston. Dissolution OF the copartner-
ship and an accounting was asked for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
SITUATION SEEMS ALARMING.
CONTINUED from First Page.l

of which think the situation black and
alarming. The German foreign Office con-
.siders a rencoutre between the Boxers"
and Russians, an event probably fraught
with the greatest danger.
News has also reached here that the
residences of several German and Catholic
missionaries in the province of Shan Tung
have been pillaged by mobs supposed to
have been melted by the Boxer agita-
ton,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06

London. June 6.-The Daily Express has
a dispatch from Shanghai, dated Tues
day. which says:
Russian troops have been ordered from
Port Arthur to the neighborhood of Pc
kin to punish the Boxers for killing two
Cossacks and wounding two"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
SEVERE RAIN IN MONTGOMERY.
City Drenched and Trees and Signs
Blown Down.

Montgomery. Ala. June 5-A severe wind
and rain storm passed over Montgomery
this evening, doing considerable damage
The rainfall was IL inches in twenty-five
minutes. The historic Confederate White
House was badly damaged, the roof being
blown off. the chimney blown down and
the interior drenched. Many trees and
signs were blown down and telephone
and street car lines interfered with.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
SENT BACK TO PENITENTIARY.
Donrd Refused TO Hear Bones APP
pIication for Pardon.

Atlanta, June 5.-Julius Bone, the
young convict, who escaped from the
Dade convict camp near the Tennessee
line, May 2S, and came to Atlanta to de-
liver himself into she hands of the police
in order that he might be allowed to ap-
pear before the pardon board, has been
refused to consider Bones application for
a pardon. They refused to allow him to
appear before them to make statement
The members say two applications have
already been made and considered, and
they could find no grounds for a pardon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
Three Alleged Robbers.

crisfield. Nd, June 5.-Three men CIV
ing their names as Dunn, Andrews and
Blackburn. were arrested here to-day on
suspicion Of having robbed the Postoffice
at Cape Charles City, Va. They will be
taken to Norfolk by the United States
authorities tomorrow for trial.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
All Fever Is Durable.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
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CONSUL MERR CASE.


Washington, June $50 far the state
department has taken no action in the
case of United States Consulp Merrill at
Jerusalem. against whom have been pro-
duced some writings attacking the Turk
ish government, to which he was acered-
tied. 1t turns out that Mr.. Merrill pub
lished these particular articles, which
have aroused the indignation of the
Turkish government before his appoint
ment to his present Office
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
Missionary Murdered.

Tien Tsin. June 5.-News has just been
received from the Viceroy through The
men he sent to Yung Ching, that Mr..
Norman of the North China Mission, was
murdered Friday or Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
blockade of Pei Ho River.

Vienna. June 5.--The Neue Freie Presse
to-day says the representatives of the for
eign Powers at Pekin have requested their
governments TO assent to the squadron of
foreign warships bockading at Pei Ho
river. leading TO Pekin, as well as block
aiding Tieu Tsin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
HOUSE BACKED saUARE DOWN.
Conferees Accepted the MiIes-Cor-
bin Proposition.

Washington, June 5.-The conferees on
the military academy bill have reached
"a complete agreement. The Senate
amendments making Gen. Miles a lieu
tenant general. and Gen. Corbin, major
general, remain in the bill, provision
being inserted in the lieutenant general
amendment that 1t shall apply only TO
officers of the line.
The number Of cadets at large is in
creased to 1oo thirty to be named direct
by the President, and The others appor-
TONED to the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06

Gen. Joseph Wheeler has accepted an
invitation to attend the reception and BAN
quet to be given to Gen. Otis in Roches-
ter on June IS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
Sundry Civil B5u All Night.

Washington, June 5.--The conferees on
the sundry civil appropriation bill at mid
night reached an agreement, except on
one minor item.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
Extradition BiII Agreed ON.

Washington, June 5.-The conferees on
the extradition bill have agreed. 1t is
made applicable to ali possessions
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
THE BEE HIVE
N. Schultz,
st. Julian and Whitaker Streets,
(Savannat Press Buiiding).

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
In Session Mt 2,3O n. /,

Washington, June 6.-Both Houses were
still in session az 2:30 a. m.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk String
Ties ................. ..................... Il
Imperial ScarfS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Leather Belts, tans and black. ........... Sc
White Kid Belts ......................... 100
Satin and Leather Pulley Belts. all
colors ................... .............s.. .23c
Fulley Belt Rings ..........................- lc
Ladies' Bleached Lisle Vests, silk
tapped, silk crochet neck and arms. % 0c
Ladies' Percale Shirt Waists, detached
collars, lace trimmed. ................... .45c
Ladies' Hermsdorf dye. plain black
and Richelieu ribbed Hose. London
lengths. double heel and toes. 100
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-06
ANTITRUST BILL HELD UP.
Continued from First Page)

his party and subsequently, had been dis
barred and disgraced in his native city.
His Estimate of Pettigrew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
HOT MORNING BREAKFAST.
Comfort Depends on Food.

1t is not 50 easy to arrange tempt
ing breakfast for hot morning, but
everyone appreciates such breakfas
ana enjoys the relief from the heated
blood caused by 4 meat and coffee
breakfast.
In fact by skillful selection of food
even the hottest day can be made
quite comfortable.
Start with fruit of some kind, then l
dish of Grape Nuts food with cold
cream. one or two soft boiled eggs,
slice OF bread and butter and a cup of
Cocoa or Postum Food Coffee. on that
sort Of meal one viii be fully nourished
until the midday.
Crane Nuts food is concentrated ana
powerful imparting to the user a sense
Of reserve force and strength. The
strong man thinks the weather moder-
ate and comfortable when the nervous
weak man thinks it unbearably hot.
Crane Nuts food is perfectly cooked at
the factory and ready for instant use.
cool and delicious. requiring no hot
stove ana cross cook on hot morning
Health is a matter Of wise selection
of food and d contented mind"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
FIRE AT WALD0B0R0.
Fish Block Burned, Tuesday,
with $4,000 Loss.
Several Persons Slightly Injured Rest
Of Village in Danger.
Help from R0ckland and Thomaston Turns the
Tidc-Pa'tal Insurance.

Waldoboro, Ne. June 5.-The Fish
of the largest business houses here,
was burned, this forenoon. causing a
loss estimated at $4,000. For time
other buildings were in danger Of de-
struction ana it was found necessary to
summon aid from other places.
During the progress of tie blaze,
several persons were slightly injured.
The fire broke out in the attic of the
III Ick. at about 5 o'clock. 1t attained
considerable Roadway before ii was
discovered and when tho local fine com
pany reached the scene it was appar-
emit that the flames We're beyond con
troll Aid was hastily summoned from
Rockland. Thomastnn Bath ana Port
Lard. \ special train came from Rock
land with a steamer and Thomaston
sent hand engine. which quickly got
a stream on tn" fire.
The flames threatened to spread
t. other buildings, but the time
ly arrival Of the Hockland
steamer saved a large por-
ton of the place from destruction. At
t.r 4 hard fight Of hours. the combin-
"a efforts Of the hremon We're success
ful. At l1.3o. the walls of the block
fell During the forenoon. Fred Man
son. engineer of the Rockland steamer.
had one of his hands badly cut and
several persons We're slightly injured.
The list of losses is as follows: Fish
block. loss $2o.0o0. Insurance. $li0Oo;
\. q. Austin. dry goods. $12. 900. insur-
ancc. $1,000; p. II. Nevins. $500 insur-
lnce. $500; J. s. Overlook. grocery.
5000, insurance, $500: Geo. Bliss, paper
ana periodicals.. $4,000. insurance, $1,000:
Main" Lodge, X. Of F., loss. $500. in
surance. $1,000; Mcdonald Bank. loss
small. covered by insurance. American
Express Co. loss small; Jackson
block. damaged about $500. covered:
II. 7. Pulsifer, grocery, partial loss.
$4,000, covered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
AROOSTOOX OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Will Hold S4th Annual Conference at II ouiion
June 6 and Z.

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TOOK conferences of Conversational
churches viii meet with the church at
iIuulton. Me. Hmm. & and 1qno
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
Must Walk TO North Pole.

For years have we struggled to reach
the north pole by ship. Through hard
ship ana danger brave explorers have en-
deavorcd to reach the coveted spot The
fact that the Pole is still a mystery
points to the conclusion that our method
was wrong. and lends credence to the re-
cent utterance of a learned scientist. that
We must abandon shin. copy the Fsuui-
mos customs and walk to the pole The
same commOnsenSe reasons should be
applied to health. There is only one road
to recovery for sufferers from stomach
disorders and that is through lIoStetter's
stomach Btters. Ii YOU have tried Ia
cure Indigestion, constipation. dyspepsia.
liver or kidney trouble without it, YOU
have simply been on the wrong track
The Bitters will cure YOU
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
MAINE UNIvERSAlISTS
In Convention Assembled at Pittsfeld-H Highly
Prosperous Condition Is Reported.

Pittslicll. Me. June The Maine
WAS called to order by Vice President
Ara Cushman Of Auburn. The address
was made ~ G. s. Haskell, Esq, Of
Pttsfield, ana responded to BY Vice
President Cushman.
The report Of the w L. Missionary
Society was made by Miss Alice Blan
chard of Portland. Report of Rev. L.
w. Coons of Pittsfirld. for Sunday
School convention showed Sc Sunday
schools. an increase IF tNo. having 260
officers. 41a teachers. 26yS scholars ana
a registered membership Of 4l23. show
ing Il good gain; 30 children christon-
"a: GG members If Sunday School unit
"a with church
Report of Miss Ahbie Trcfcthen Of
Portland, secretary of the Y. +. :. G.
IT,, show successful work. Rev. Henry
Rlanchari's report for Wcstbrook
seminary. showed decided improve
mcnt ANA several donations, the prin-
cipal one being by Robert Macarthur of
EilGcford, Of $4,000 for gymnasium
building.
Ecv. w. W. Hooper, secretary Of the
executive committee, reported the gen
crai condition Of the society to be in
healthy ana growing condition. ono
hundred ana thirty-tWo united with
the different churches on Easter. Ten
new parishes have been started. Thir-
tY thousand dollars has been lOnat ted
ar bcpurathcd to the various branches
uf thu church. Fifty-thrca parishes
pair heir full quotas, II parishes paid
in part.
The trcasuryr's report shows the diff
ferout trust funds now invested. Tho
debts are all paid with more than $1S,-
goo on hand.
The forenoon services concluded with
sermon by Rev. J. Murray Atwood
of Portland. Delegates have been ar
irving on all trains, today, and there
is Il large attendance.
The convention continued its pro-
gram. this afternoon. with the occa-
Sonal sermon by Rev. NJ. Il. Townsend
of Dixfield and Eumford Falls. as
speaker. followed by communion ser
vice conducted by Rev. J. II. Little of
Canton, and Rev. H T.. Townsend of
Woodfords The balance of the after
noon was given over to Mr.. q. II. Perry
of Westbrook Seminary. setting forth
the advantages Of that school to the
young people of Maine.
The evening exercises was addressed
BY Rev. George L. Perry, y. d., Of
Boston. financial secretary Of the gem
eraI convention. Subject: What
Next?" His usual energetic and Wig
orous appeals in the interest of the
missionary work of the church We're
very heartily responded to. He was
followed by Rev. l. NJ. Atwood. D. D.,
Rochester. n. Y. general superintend-
ent Of the Universalist churches Of
America. Subject: Progress ana Pow
crty." The subject was treated in
very forceful and scholarly manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

London. June Gas a. M.-Queen
Victoria. surrounded by the Duke and
Duchess Of York. Princess Christian.
Princess Victoria and many notables
IF her court. drank to the health of
Lord Roberts and the army at Bal
moral, last evening. y great bonfire,
lighted ut Her Majesty's command.
hlaZcd on Craiggowan mountain, ilum-
mating the country for miles around.
The nation joins in the toast, glorify-
ing Lord Roberts and turbulently re
joicing in his victory.
The dispatches of Lord Roberts, tell
Continued on page p
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2 T whitehouse Carries Portland caucuses

Portland. Ne. June 5.-tSpeeiaD.-Rob
orr r. Whitehouse. candidate for county
attorney. carried eight Of the nine Port
land wards. in tonght's caucuscs, which
insures his nomination by the Republican
county convention. He is 2 san of Judge
W,hitehnuse IL Augusta. Hi opponent
was Geo. II. Allen.
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Old
Stand
Old
Stand
Fresh Goods.
New Telephone, 2O2-3.
Works fine, try it.
m. Hays & Son,
Bakers,
Opp. Journal Office.
mare eudtf ,lstp
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston. June 5.-Local forecast:
Fair, "Wednesday and Thursday:
warmer: light to fresh southwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
NEW ARRIVALS

If fine goods are a common occurrence
at our grocery. Inferior food products
are never cheap. no matter how low
priced. All our lines have the true
chcapness of prime quality. STAPLE ana
fancy; green. dry and liquid; domestic
and imported, it's all the same; our
store is headquarters for fruit and con
fectionery. Strawberries ana all green
stuff fresh every day. Baked beans
ana brown bread every Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
Washington Forecast.

Washington June 5.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday: For New
England. fair ana warmer. Wednesday
ana Thursday; fresh s0utherly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
BURGLARS AT G0RHAM.
Two Stores Tackled but Burglars Frightened
Away Without Entering.

Portland. Me, June 5.-Thc latest con-
tributun in this vicinity to the burglary
epidemic at present prevailing in Maine
developed at Gorham. Monday night. NJ
tcmptS were made to break int" thc
stores Of John q. Summcrsides ana VIM
r. Libby q ~. The doors NJ both places
were found badly damaged. this morning,
away. as the tools they used We're lrl!
behind :, ear shop was broken into ana
the tools stolen there. This is tn" eighth
time the SummersidcS store has been Wis
tied by burglars in the past four years.
The body of male child. a few wcGi-
old. was found in the river, Monday
Afternoon. at point nearly opposite ,'t
ola round house. Bangor. The body WAS
discovered w three boys. Harry Knowles,
.csIir Hurrill ana John Boyle, who were
swimming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
SITUATION WORSE.
Most Alarming Reports from
Troubles in China.
Authorities Undoubtedly Giving Sup
pert 10 the BOXERS"
Empress Dowager Said 10 Be Willing TO Face
All Europe.

London. June 6-The Ecrlin cores
pondent Of the Daily Chronicle says:
In official circles here it is believed
that the situation in China has grown
worse. The powers are now exchanging
dispatchcs regarding the appointment
Of 4 single commander fur the united
European ana American squadron"
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KENIPFF."

Shanghai, Monday, June 1.-The
China Gazette says it has the highest
authority for stating that the Dowager
Empress has ordered the Tsung Ii
Yamen to face. all Europe, rather than
to Interfere with the Poker move
ment.
Elsewhere it is asserted that the vice
roy has ordered the troops to oppose
the further landing of parties from
foreign warships ana that the troops
now engaged in operations are design
"a 70 prevent further foreign reinforce
ments reaching Pekin.