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The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
CHAMPIONS TRIAL
VIII Occur at Special Session of Court
Beginning October 30

Alfred, October 2.-Judge Andrew P
WisWell of the Supreme court, in an in
terYieW- today stated that the trial Of
George H. Champion would commence
at an adjourned session Of the court to
open on October 30. Champion is charged
with numbering George W. Goodwin,
Elsie M. Horne, Fred Bertsch and Scott
e. Goodwin at West Newneld, on June
II. The Champion case Will take up the
entire special session.
George S. Haley and B. F. Cleaves Of
BiudefOrd, Champions attorneys, held
a consultation with the prisoner this af-
ternOOn. Mr.. Haley has just come into
the case, taking the place of eX-Mayor
Hamilton Of BiddefOrd, who died re-
Gently.
The most important matter taken by
the court today was the case against
George Reynolds and Frederick LIE Rose,
charge with assault on Peter Martin Of
Biddeford with intent to kill. At 10. 30
the jury went out to consider the evil
dence. The Jury returned a verdict of
guilty with intent to kill in each case.
The two men will be sentenced later.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
LINCOLN FAIR OPENS.
Promises To Be Best in sOeiety's His
tory.
ESPECIAL 10 THE pBEss.I

Damariscotta, October 2-The 44tt
annual fair of the Lincoln County Agri
cultural and horticultural society
opened today under the most favorable
weather and viii continue three days
The fair promises to exceed any previ-
Gus one in it's history, and special efforts
have been made to make it a SUCCESS in
every particular. The races have been
we'll filled Tor the last two days. Special
attraction such as five yoke Of steers,
we'll trained and driven by girl OF ten,
and numerous other features cannot
fall to please all who attend. The side
show attraction is larger than any past
year, also the fruit and stock are very
plentiful. If the weather continues it
will no doubt be grand success fnan-
ciaIly.
Two deer have already been brought
into market today, one was shot at South
Newcastle, and the other In EdgecOmb.
E. f. Merrill purchased both and has
them on exhibition. They are very
plentiful In this vicinity.
Lincoln lodge, No. 9, K. OF p, will OBJ
serve HOming Night this Tuesday eve
ming: the second rank will be worked
and oysters Will be served after the
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
BRIEFLY TOLD.

1t is announced that Melbourne will
be the capital Of Conferate Australia.
Second Lieutenant Max Wagner OF the
goth Regiment of volunteers, was killed
on the island of Panay, October l.
Congressman Ernest W. Roberts Of
Chelsea was renOminated by acclarnation
by the Republicans OF the seventh Massa-
chusetts district.
Perry Belmont was nominated for
Congress by the Democrats of the first
New York district, in convention at
M1neola, l.. l., Tuesday afternoon.
3 Kansas, in celebration of the tiftietb
anniversary Of her admission into the
Union, as a Territory, purposes to hold
In 1904, at Topeka, her capital city, an
interstate exposition,
The North Pole is the mathematicaI
point at the northern termination of the
earth's axis Whether land OF water be
there the phenomena OF the sun during
the polar day or of the star during3 the
night would indicate its position.
A new cork for poison BOTTLES ought to
be very effective In the prevention Of mis-.
haps. 1t has kind of anchor attached to
it so that the cork cannot be entirely sem
arated from the bottle, and it gives a
warming click when the cork has reached
the limit OF withdrawal.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
The Russian Legation Departs
For Tien Tsin.

Washington, October Favorable news
has reached Washington from the Europ-
can ohanoellories, indicating that a COM
pIete agreement as to China is within
sight. The agreement will be on the
basis OF the propositions laid down by
Secretary Hay IN his note Of July Bird and
the subsequent notes treating Of that sub
ject The3 accord of Russia with the
United States is more complete than was
anticipated at first and reports show that
all of the European nations probably are
placing themselves In position to take
advantage of the opening7made by the
United States and soon viii be ready to
begin negotiations for a settlement with
the Chinese government. The Russians
already have given notice of such pur-
pose and while the text Of the French
note on this subject referred to in today S
press dispatches has not reached the
state department, the officials are salts
fed that this is correctly reported and
that France, like Russ la, is ready to ne
gotiata at once.
AS for Germany, either the position OF
that government has been misunderstood
CT 1t has sustained a change Of mind
Possibly the former Is the case but,
however, that may be, it is quite certain
from the advices which have reached
Washington today that the German gov
ernment upon careful inspection of the
plans for a settlement projected by the
United Safes, finds therein nothing incon-
sistent with the German aspirations
Then it may be expected that Germany,
too, will be prepared soon to join in
this common movement toward a settle
ment 1t may be stated that, altogether,
the prospects of an adjustment of the
Chinese difficulty without resort to for
NAL war are very much brighter than
they were one week ago.
The news developments OF the day were
few, being confined to a cablegram from
Mr.. Conger reci5lng the departure of the
Russians minister and suite from Pekin
and an authentication by Minister WI
for the edict providing for the punish
ment OF Tuan and the guilty princes.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
BOXERS DISPERSED.
German Forces Encounter Force Outh
OfImperiaI Deer Park.

ofImperia1 Deer Park.
Copyright, 1900, the Associated Press. }
Pekin, Wednesday, September 26.-Yia
Taku, Saturday, September %, and
Shanghai, October 2.-The German col
unn consisting Of 17OO men under Gen.
Won Hoepfner encountered a small Box
er force south OF the imperial deer park
yesterday and killed 40 of the Chinese
during a fight which followed. The
Chinese were put to flight and scattered.
Four Germans were wounded.
Chi Hsin, a member Of the Tsung Lii
Yamen and noted anti-foreign statesman
and patron OF the Boxers was captured
in the imperial city by the Japanese. His
fate has not been determined upon.
Pekin, September 26, via Shanghai,
October 2 The object of yesterday IS
movement south Of the imperial hunting
park was to punish the Chinese for fir
Ing on a German patrol. Gen. Won Hoop
fners force, which included battery,
burned several villages where arms were
found
The German commander then prOcsed-
ed to Nan Hung Men and dispersed a
body Of Boxers outside the town. Half
were armed with rifles and the others
with pixies and swords. Some OF them
advanced to within 20 yards of the Ger
man rifles, performing Boxer exercises
and were moved down.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
WILLIAM TO KWANG SU.
Chinese Emperor Informed that Aiba-
tiOns DON'T Settle for Dead Ambas-
sadOrs.

Chinese Emperor Informed that Liba-
tiOns DON'T Settle for Dead Ambas-
sadOrs.
Berlin. October 2.-The following is
the text of the Chinese EmDeror's mes
sage to Emperor William of Germany: z
3 Greeting your Maiesty's s min.
lister has fallen victim to the rising
which suddenly broke out in China with
out our officials being able to prevent it,
whereby our friendly relations were dis
turbed, is deeply deplored and regretted,
By deoreee we order that sacrifice be
made on an altar for the deceased. and
Chief Secretary Kun Yang has been in
structed to pour Iba5ions on the altar.
The com merc1aI superintendenbs of the
northern and southern ports have been
ordered to take the needfuI measures
concerning the conveyance of the coffin
OF the deceased, When it reaches. Ger
many second Offering shall be made on
an altar.
Germany has always maintained the
frlendl1est relations with China, We
therefore entertain the hope that your
Majesty will renounce all resentment so
that peace may be arranged as soon as
rendered possible for all time. This is
our most anxious hope and our most ar
dent Wish''
Emperor William replied September 80
as follows:
To The Emperor of China:
Il, the German Emperor, have received
the telegram of your Majesty, the En-.
peror OF China. have observed with
satisfaction that your Majesty is anxious
TO e1plate, according to the custom and
prec5pt of your reli g1on the shameful
murder of my minister which set at
naught all civilization. Yet as the
q rman Emperor and Christian, [ can
not regard that abominable crime as
atoned Tor by l1batiOn. Beside ny. muir
dsreo minister, there have gone before
the throne of God large number of our
brethren of Christian faith, bishops and
missionaries, women and children, who,
Tor the sake Of their faith. which is also
mine. died the violent death of martyrs
and are accusers Of your Majesty. Do the
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
RACES ar NASHUA.

Nashua, N. H., October 2.-The fall
race meet at the Nashua Driving park
opened this aftern oon with 8 fair atten-
dance. Ihree events were upon the
card. In the first race, the 2 20 pace
Blue Boy, sold a fayor1te and had many
hackers. The first heat was won by
Warren B, by a scant neck, The second
heat was declared a dead heat. Warren
b. took the next two heats easily.
In the 25 trot, Tannerine started a
favorite, but George II. Wilkes proved
the better horse, taking the race in
straight heats,
The last event was tha 25 pace, but on
account of darkness after three heats had
been tEotted, was postponed until tomor-
row.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
Personal.


Mrs. DilIwyn Parrish and family of
London, who have been at the White
Mountains for several weeks, arrived In
the city yesterday and are at the Fal-
mouth hotel.
Mime. Schumann-H -Heink and hu band.
Nine Blauveit, Sig. Campanari and
Prof. Baumeister Will arrive from Ban
gor this noon in preparation for the open-
ing of the music festival in this citv to-
morrow evening. They VIII be ouartered
at the Falmouth hotel.
MI and Mrs. William Dudley Chute OF
Boston are visiting friends in town.
Col. e. G. Harrington, inspector of rifle
practice on the Governors staff, was in
the city yesterday in connection with
business Of his department..
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
SONS OF VETERANS CAMP FIRE

The members of Shepley Camp, Sons
of Veterans held their first camp fire
Of a series for the fall and winter sea
son, last evening at their hall on Plum
street. After the regular meeting Of the
camp supper was served under the
direction of the committee of arrange.
ments. After the supper a social evening
was enjoyed.
To fill the vacancies in the camp coun-
Gil of Shepley camp, Messrs. E. A. Mer-
ritt and E. c. Steele were elected and
installed last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
THE FALL DISPLAY.

We wish to call special attention to the
artistic opening window display of Rines
Brothers company. The design of the
window In itself is very attractive. 1t
also contains choicest imported models in
Suits, CIoaks and Millinery.
This firm has made marked improve
ment on their second floor departments
and have also added new ones. Their for
nal opening takes place today and
Thursday as advertised In another col
umn of this issue
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
DEMENTED MAN SHOOTS PRIEST.

Boston, October 2.-John Gleason, a
man who is supposed to be demented,
shot and seriously wounded Rev. Law
renee P. Mccarthy, rector of the Roman
Catholic churon of The Most Holy Re-
deemer of East Boston, at the parochial
residence this forenoon. A bullet from
a large caiibre revolver took effect in the
pastors back. Although the wound in
t1lcted is serious one, it is the belief of
the attending surgeons that the bullet
can be extracted and that the priest will
recover.
Gleason was captured near thu scene of
the shooting and is locked up in the East
Boston police station. Gleason is about
so years OF age,
The condition of the Rev. Mr.. McCar-
thy was reported late tonight to be
much improved.
Gleason is charged with assault with
intent to kill and will be given a hear
ing tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
A TREAT FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORK ERS.

The field worker OF the Maine State
Sunday School Association would like to
meet the local pastors, superintendents
and workers in the Y. M. G. A. rooms on
Thursday evening, at 8 O'Clock, toarrange
for public meeting In Portland, Sun
day, Oct. IA, to be addressed by Mr..
Marion Lawrence of Toledo, Ohio. who
will be in the city on that day on his way
to the State convention in Dexter. A
full represensatl is of vital Importance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
Blown to Atoms.

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs powerful drastic, purgaUive pill
has been exploded; for DR.. Kings New
Lie Pills, which are perfectly harmless.
gently stimulate liver and bowels to ex-
pei poisonous matter, cleanse the system
and absolutely cure Constipation and
Sick Headache Only 25c at II. P. S.
cool d. Congress street, drug store.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
JOSIE COBB'S DEATH.
Lewiston Paper Lsarns Some Facts In
Connection With 1t.

The Lewiston journal says it has
learned that Josie Cobb, the young wom-
an whose body was found in the Andro-
scoggin, did not die OF alcoholism or
drowning, but was strangIed. The dead
girls sister Grace made the following
statement in answer to questions by a
Journal reporter:
''Do you know OF any man with whom
at any time she had trouble that would
make you suspicious of him now this
thing has happened?'
eyes, we know a man who only few
weeks ago attacked Jessie and she
fought him off He left her with these
words;
81 'The next time meet you will kill
you.
Jessie was working at the time in Sa-
batis and had gone to a neighbor's for a
pail of milk. She was returning alone
and the road led through a piec9 OF
woods. Suddenly and without warning
a man stepped from the shadows be side
the road, seized her and forced her to
her knees
She screamed and he placed hand
over her mouth. Jessie was an unusual
ly strong girl and she managed to strug-
gle away from the assailant long enough
to scream again for help. Then the man
stepped to the girl and said:
Speak OF this to anyone and the next
time I see you I will Kill you.''
''Have you any idea who this man
"Jessie told me whom she suspected
he was. 1t was SO dark she could not
see his face, bit from his voice, build
and height, she told me she was willing
to swear he was man who formerly
kept company with her,
And the mans motive, If he was the
man, was revenge, revenge because Jessie
Cobb would not send him money after
he had disgraced himself in her eyes and
the eyes Of the world.
Five years ago Jessie was working in a
town not % miles from Lewiston aud
there received the attentions OF certain
man who always appeared a decent
enough sort of a fellow. Her folks never
saw him but from what Jessie wrote and
toll on visits they had grown to think
a lot of each other. Then came the
awakening. An old man was waylaid
near his home in the woods and robbed
and beaten nigh to death. And the man
who was arrested and convicted for that
crime was the one who was keeping
with Jessie COBB.
Naturally after his guilt was proved
she tried to forget about him, but he
would not let her. He kept writing her
from prison asking for money and these
letters she did not answer. The Cobb |
family did not know that this man is
out of jail, but if he is free they feel
that he should be seen and inquired
OF relative to Jessie Cobb.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
DOUBLE WEDDING IN BATH.


Bath, October "A double wedding
took place at the home of Rev. W. A
Atchley of the Elm street Baptist church,
tonight. The grooms were Enos Web
ster and Charles Fuller, and their respec-
tive brides were Lizzie h and Minnie
Webster. Ihe latter is sister to Enos
Webster, one of the grooms. After the
wedding a reception was held at the home
of Frank Deloche, where refreshments
were served.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
REVISING THE CITY CHARTER.

The committee on revision of the city
charter held meeting last evening. The
time was devoted to the discussion of
the department. of public works. The
committee has been taking up each de-
partment in turn and making such
changes in the present charter as have
seemed to them necessary. The new draft
Of the charter viii be in readiness for
presentation to the city council sometime
before the legislature meets in January.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes it their
favor it, remedy. To get the true and
genuine article, look for the name OF the
California Fig Syrup Co. printed near
the bottom of the package. For sale by
all druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
LEWISTON MAN WON.

Chicago, October 2.-At TattersalIs to-
night Billy Stiff of Chicago and Dick
o Brien OF Lewiston, Me-, met at catch
weights, . Bren wiz ming an easily earned
victory. O'Brien did all the leading and
landed repeatedly. Stiff was apparently
afraid of his opponent to the loudly ex-
pressed disapproYal of the crowd.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
THE GALVESTON Find

The regular monthly meeting OF the
board of trade will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon. 1t is hoped to close up the sub
scrlptions to the Galveston fund at that
time and that the amount now collected,
about $500, will be increased to $1,000
All who are interested to make subscrip-
tions are requested to make arrange.
men is by tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
OWEN, MOORE & co.
THE OHEsUNCOOK OLUB.

The following members Of the sChesun-
cook club Will start for camp Wednesday
j. Putnam Stevens, Arthur e. Marks
Fred Rowland, g. NJ. Barney, sPortland
Drs. aPennel and Becker, Auburn. Fri
day, Mr., H. e. Morreu Of the Lothrop
Publishing comDany, Boston, and Irving
Bacheller, author of "Eben Holden, the
most successful book OF the season, start
for this camp. Other members will
drop in from the 10Th to the last Of No
vember. There are now but one Or
two vacancies in the mem bership OF "
in this club and these it is expected will
be filled from invited guests this month
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
ANOTHER GRIP MISSING

A thief entered the loan agency of E.
0. Stephenson, 45773 Congress street late
yesterday afternoon or early last evening
and stole grip and box CT cigars. Mr..
Stephenson left his Office at four O'Clock
in the AFTERNOON and on returning at a few
minutes before seven O'Clock discovered
that these articles were missing.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
RESULTS OF ENGLISH ELECrIONs

London, October 2.-2.69 p. m.-Up to
this hour the total number OF members
OF Parliament elected is 179, as follows:
Mihisterialists, 145; Liberals, Is; Nation
aiists, Is
The Nationalists elected include Mr..
William Redmond, (East CIare), and
Mr.. james Daily, (South Monaghan
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
Fo or BALL GAMES WANTED

The "Suburbans'' would like to ar.
range game of football with any team
averaging 13O pounds. Answer through
the PRESS, giving place of meeting.
Clinton Young, Manager.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
wILLIAMsPORr. PA. FIRE

Williamsport, Pa, October 8-2 a. m.-
Shortly after midnight fire broke out in
the large shoe shop of J e Dayton & Co,
and at o clock this morning was not
under control. The plant will be a touaI
loss. The factory and contents are valued
at 100000 Adjoining property is In
imminent danger OF being burned.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
GERMANY LIKES II.

Berlin. October 2-The German papers
print the alleged French note to the pow
ers regarding the Chinese settlement,
and all comment upon IL in the most
favorable terms. The Freissinige Zeitung
says:
III the note be genuine harmony be-
tween the powers IS at last assured, -
The reply of Great Britain to Ger
many's proposal is expected very soon
and the belief is still held here that it
will be favorable
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
A COURSE OF SUNDAY SERMONS


Rev. Smith Baker, u. D., is to preach
a series of Sunday morning sermons as
follows:
Oct. What Christ says about God.
z Oct, 14.-What Christ says about Him.
self.
Oct. 91.-What Christ says about the
Holy Spirit.
Oct. 2.-What Christ says about Man.
No. 4.-What Christ say sabout Regen-
GRAFTON.
Nov 1l.-What Christ says about Re-
pentance.
No. 18-what Christ says about His
Nov, s5.-what Christ says about
Faith.
Dec. s.-What Christ says about Con-
fessiOn,
Dec. 9.-what Christ says about the
Church,
Dec. 16.-what Christ says about
Heaven.
Dec 28.-what the Angels said about
Christ,
; Dec. ao.-what Christ says about Pun.
1shment.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
ROBBED THE VATICAN.

Rome, October .2.-It became known
to the public today that thieves had en-
tered the Vatican, forced a safe and car
ried of securities worth 357, 900 lire and
5000 lire in silver.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03

SEIZURE ON COMMERCIAL STREET
The police made a seizure of liquor last
evening at Michael Skerltt's place. 455
Commercial street. They obtained four
full barrels and three half barrels of ale
and a small quantity OF hard stuff.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03

Visitors to Portland
for the Musical Festival
are specially invited to
visit our new Shoe de-
partment which we have
recently opened for the
exclusive sale of ''Patri-
clan" Shoes, the new
$3.50 Shoe for women.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
CARRIER MARINERS CASE.

There are no new developments in the
case of Letter Carrier Edwin ii. Mari
ner, who was suspended by POSTMASTER
Barker Monday. The inspector, who was
expected yesterday VIII not arrive lor
several days yet. District Attorney Dyer
has not yet had chance to inYeStlgaw
the matter.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
MISSIONARIES MURDERED.

Washington, October 2.-Mr. Goodnow,
consul general of the United States at
Shanghai, reports to the department. of
state in his despatch of August 20, 1900,
just received, the murder of two Ameri-
can missionaries Miss Hattie j. Rice
and Miss Mary &. Huston, both of the
China Island mission, and stationed at
Lu Cheng, in Shansi province.
1t is understood that a sister OF Miss
Rice resides at Hartford, Conn and
that Miss Huston's mother resides at
Mobile Ala
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
PREPARING FOR WINTER SEA
SION

The Grand Trunk is making arrange
ments for the opening of the winter sea.
son next month. Superintendent Mum
dy said yesterday that larger business
than last year in the ocean steamer line
was expected.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-03
Photographers Arrested
In Mass.
Are Charged With Setting Fire For
Insurance.
One Was Burned Out
Here Last Winter.
Probable Explanation Of Foster
Avery Fire of Feb. 13.

Marlboro, Mass, October 2.-Fire Mar
shaIe Whitcomb held an investigation at
MS Office IN Boston today of the fire that
took place in a Photographic gallery
hers on the morning of September 10,
and as a result he placed under arrest
George Critcherson, Fred Roberts and
Charles Hammond, on the charge of set
ting the fire. The men were brought
here tonight by State Officer Dunham
and Assistant Fire Marshal Scott of Mil
ford. The police say that Critcherson
broke down when questioned by the mar
shall and confessed to setting the fire. 1t
Is said the method pursued by these men
was for Critcherson to go to a town,
open photograph gallery, he being an
expert photographer then sell out to
the other two after the property had been
we'll insured. Then Critcherson, it is
said, would ostens1bly leave town and
in short time the building would be
Quilted by fire. It is claimed that these
men worked in this manner In Portland,
Me-, and had planned to do the same in
Winthrop, Me. CrItcherson Is over 60
years Of age and is said to belong in
Portland, The other men are younger
and their homes are not known, although
they are believed to have come from
somewhere in Maine.
The men will be arraigned In court
tomorrow afternoon.