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The Portland daily press., 1900-03-07
BRITISH ADVANCE.

Colssberg, March e.-The British ad-
vanced camp is now at oriegspoort river,
several miles beyond Aohtsrtang.
BoER POSITION LOCATED.
osfontein, Saturday, March s.-The
Boer position has now been fairly located
90 about foar miles 10 the British front
The Boer right 10 on high long noun
tain on the north side Of the river. which
General French shelled this morning.
Apparently the space between the
mountain and the river has been en-
trenohed. South Of the river the boer
lines cover more ground.
A few days ago their left rested on the
high kopjss standing In the middle OF the
plain.
They have now been extended two
miles further south. while six small
kopjss stand In the plain between the
center and the left and net ween the centre
AID the river and form q ridge behind
which the Beers move unseen.
The weakness Of the whole position,
| however, IL that II oan be easily turned
In either direction.
The country 10 fat and water abounds
the recent rains having nearly nlied all
the d ANS.
CoLoNIALS ENGAGE TIE BOERS.
Dordresht, March 5.-Following yes
tsrdsy's success General Brabant again
engaged the Beers today with advantage,
holding the position captured yesterday.
There was some small lighting this morn
ing, the British losing five or six men,
capturing the Bosr fort and thus vastly
improving their position.
The Beers fought tenaoiously. contest
Ing every inch of the ground, but utl-
matsly they rstrsatsd suddenly. carrying
off their guns and wagons. A mounted
force pursued them but the result Is not
yet known.
The British casualties during the two
days were twelve or thirteeu killed and
thirty wounded. The Boer losses are un-
known.
Throughout the arduous fighting and
severe fatigue the Colonials have behaved
splendidly.
GATACRE IN SToRMBERG.
LONDON, March 6-The war office has
reosived this following despatch from
Lord Robsrts:
"Osfontsin, March {. 6.--General Gatsors
occupied Storm berg yesterday. The lines
OF railway north and west will now be re-
paired. General Cisments Is at Joubert's
siding station, hey ond Colesberg. The
Duke of Marlborough with the Oxford
Company of the Imperial Yeomsnry has
left Cape Town for Naauwpoort. Gsner al
Butler reports Natsl rs practically clear
of the enemy and that he cannot hear of
any formed body Of tnem anywhere. The
Beers left somo ambulancss full of their
sick and wounded from which the mules
had been taken for transport purposes"
REBEL DUTCH QUIET.
Orange River Cape Colony, March O.
The recent British victories have had a
wonderfully quieting effect on the rebel
Dutch, many of whom, in the neIghbor-
hood of Douglas, are reported dsheart-
ened and about returning to their
homes.
The commando ln the neighborhood OF
Britstown have been given carte blanche
by President Steyn TO raise as many re-
cruits and to do as much damage as
possible.
The rebels in the neighborhood of
Fenhardt are particularly aggressive,
acting on the supposition that the
troops of Lord Roberts are fully occu-
MED in the Free State,
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-07

work Of rescue is being continued tonight
and will pe kept up until the mine 10
clear.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-07
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland. Mar. g. ie0o-rhe local
weather bureau records the following;
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-07

| Number of victims ofthe Disaster May
Reach I25.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
BETTER CLASS OF ITALIANS
Will Assist in Ferreting Out the Anarchists
Who Planned Humberfs Death.

New York, Aug. 1.-The leader of the
Italian colony which has settled on the
shores of New York harbor are taking
steps to ferret out and bring to justice
the Anarchists who they believe are
directly or indirectly responsible for
the killing of King Humbert. The
present feeling of the Italian leaders is
the best expressed by a statement made
by c. F. Cambria. president of the
United Italian societies of this city He
said:
There is no doubt in my mind that
the assassination of King Humbert was
plotted here. BY that l mean not only
in the Italian colony in this city. but in
the great settlement of our people
around New York harbor. What makes
me think more than anything else that
the Anarchists among US are organized
and have chosen men from among
plans into execution was an Anarchis-
tic innuendo which l discovered, today
1t was printed on the press of an in
cendiary organ of the Anarchists in
Hobaken. the editor Of which is said
to have been an intimate friend of
Bressi. The circular first assailed the
Italian newspapers which have
mourned the death of the King 1t
rallied against any sentiment of sorrow
and ridiculed all show of sympathy
Lastly. it openly denounced the dead
king. rejoiced in his taking off and
named his assassin a hero
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
SMALL CROWD BIG NOISE.
AitgeId the Principal Attraction at Meetins
Of Ohio Democratic Clubs.

Toledo. Ohio Aug. IA light attend
ance but much enthusiasm marked the
second days session of the convention
of Ohio Democratic Clubs. The prin-
cipal speech of the meeting was deliv-
cred, tonight, at the Lyceum by Former
Gov. Altgeld of Illinois. He spoke in
reply TO the address of Gov. Roosevelt
before the National League Of Republi-
can Clubs at st. Paul.
Hon. w. J. Schriner of Hillyards. vice
president of the Ohio Association, pre-
sided at the morning session and
speeches were made by w. +. G.
Wiercher of the Southside Democratic
Club of Columbus: John l.. Trauger of
Columbus: Hon. Reuben Turner of Erie
county: and Hon. L. H. Gibson of
GAINESVILLE.
At the afternoon session speeches
were made by Gen. /. r. Sherwood.
Judge Allen Smalley and Hon. II. II.
McFadden. Democratic candidate for
secretary OF state
This evening. at the Lyceum theatre,
Ex-Gov. John P. Altgeld of Illinois.
again spoke, addressing a fair-sized
audience.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
co. c, TIN U. 5. ART,
Given Great Reception al Combination Park
on Eve Of Starting ior China.

Boston, Aug. 1.-The special feature
of the Elk's carnival at Combination
park, both in the afternoon and even
ing. was the rousing reception given
to Co. {. 7th United States Artillery,
which has. since it's arrival here from
Fort Adams received orders to proceed
to China. Capt. Stone. the command
er, entered the grand stand. this even
ing, and made a short speech in which
he expressed heartfelt thanks on behalf
of himself and his command for the
magnificent ovation.
The battery will break camp at Mys-
tic park. at 7.30 tomorrow morning,
and march to South Boston, where they
will take a train. at noon. for Fort
Adams. Newport. Il. l. At the latter
place they will pick up 63 men and 50
horses and then proceed to Philadel-
phia to be equipped.
In the afternoon. Joe Patchen went
out to lower the worlds record of 2.04A
made by himself on this half-mile track
made by him on this half-mile track
The black champion was unable to do
better than 2.061a in his second trial
The other races which made up the
afternoon card were very good.
The 2.20 pace with nine starters was
a close. but sure thing for the favorite,
Dan Westland. DR.. L. easily took
field of four horses. He took a lead
of two-tenths almost at the word in
each instance and was never headed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
The txpEcrfD HAPPENS.


Manaeua; Nicaragua, Aug. 1.-The gov
ernment OF Nicaragua has taken nosses-
SION or the property of the Maritime
cars, rails and peee properly the II &c scompany,s
cession. "' VI tue co'-
washington, Aug. The seizure of the
property of the Maritime Canal 90 has
long been expected here. Under tho term
of the concession the Nicaragua Canal 90
was allowed period of ID years aftec
the complexion OF the preliminary sur
veys in which to complete the construc
tion of the canal. That period exnired
nearly two years ago.
The Managua government, foreseeinp =
failure to comply with the letter of its
contract. entered into another arrange
ment with what was known as theh era :
gin-Eyre Syndicate to take up the origi-
nal concession upon its expiration The
Nicaragua Canal Co.'S successor tbs
Maritime Canal Co.. was notified that the
Nicaraguan government had vacated lis
concession and intended to seize upon IL !,
properties, according to the terms of the
concession.
The Canal Co. protested and appealed
to the United States government on ,lne
strength of an article of the concession
main force arise, duly justified and sufii
cient to impede the regular progress uf
the work during period of the ~ years,
an extension shall be granted" The COM
pany averred that this contingency had
arisen and asked for the extension.
The last article of the convention pro-
vdes that in the event of misunder-
standing between the government of Mic
aragua and the company, the dispute
should be submitted to four arbitrators
two to be selected by each party. The
company demanded this arbitration. The
Nicaragua government. however, re-
auired that all Of the arbitrators be Mic
araguans. The company refused to ac-
cede TO this and United States Minister
Merry, at the instance of the state de-
partment, interviewed in its favor.
1t appears now however, that the arDl'
tration having failed the Nicaraguan gov
ernment has seized the Canal Cos. prop
erty.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
SENATOR SCOTT THREATENED
BY Man Who Has Not Secured Appointment
as an Army Chaplain.

New York. Aug. 1.-Friends of United
States Senator Nathan 3. Scott of West
virginia, are alarmed at the threats of
bodily harm which have been made
against him by former army chaplain.
steps are being taken to thwart any de-
sign that the man may have formed IN
revenge himself upon Senator Scott 70:
fancied injuries.
Senator Scott several days ago received
letter from the man, who sought an ap-
pointment as chaplain in the regular
army. He had served in that capacity.
he said. with the volunteer forces during
the war with Spain and he now wished to
continue MS service with the regular es-
tablishment. Senator Scott replied that
he and his associates in the national Re-
publican legislative committee would not
grant the request as they had their hands
full with the campaign
To this a reply was received by Senator
Scott, yesterday. The writer did not say
in so many words what he intended to do.
but the tone of the letter showed he de
sired Senator Scott to understand that 20
was prepared to employ desperate means
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
SPARKS FROM MAINE WlR Es.

William Kimball, while out driving
at Portland. Tuesday, was thrown from
his carriage and dangerously injured
He is in the hospital, with the result
in doubt.
Mrs. Mary L. Nelson. according To
the Gardiner correspondent of the Bos-
ton Globe. makes a full denial to the
stories that have been published as the
cause of leaving her home in Alma, and
says that the true reason was that
after living there with Nelson, who was
absolutely unable on the farm to pro-
vide living for a wife and family. she
took her little girl and went to work
to try to clothe herself and child. Mrs.
Nelson does not feel that she is the
cause of her husband being insane, as
he had spells Of complaining of his
head for the last few years before she
left him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
THE PRESIDENT
Leaves Tor Washington Alter Visit from Party
Of Ohio Politicians.

Canton, Ohio, Aug. president Nc
Kinley accompanied by Secretary
Cortelyou departed for Washington, at
1.35 p. NJ, today. in a special car at
tached to the regular Pennsylvania
train.
Gov. Nash and State Chairman Dick
headed delegation of 100 state Off
cials. congressman and candidates. who
arrived shortly before II O'Clock today,
to visit the President. The visit was
entirely informal and social. President
Mckinley received his visitors in the
house without speechmaking or intro
duction. The ladies of the party were
received by Mrs. Mckinley.
The reception was over in less than
an hour. The visitors then went to "A
hotel for lunch and until the time of
departure, 5 O'Clock. were occupied by
an informal reception in honor of Gov
Nash and other officials.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
ssess, ADMITS plor
BY Not Denying that he Had Been Selected ss
Kill Humbeft.

Rome, Aug. liking Victor Emman-
uel III and Queen Helena arrived here
early this morning, and proceeded for
Monza, where they arrived. this even
ing. The ministers met Their Majes-
ties at the railway station.
In the course of his examination
yesterday, Bressi did not deny that he
had been designated to assassinate
King Humbert.
1t is now believed here that the
crime was arranged at Paterson. A
man named Salvatore Quintavalli, who
returned from the United States with
Bressi and accompanied him to an
Anarchist meeting in Paris was arrest
ed at the Rio Marina on the Island Of
Elba. The police found on him letters
and photographs of Anarchists. An
ton Lanner, who also accompanied
Bressi from the United States, was ar
rested at Ivrea.
In consequence of these arrests the
belief of the existence of plot Is in
creasing. Bressi's brother, who is a
lieutenant in the Italian army, stigma
tiZes the crime as the most cowardly
act of the century. He had no news
thought he was still in the United
States.
Parliament has been summoned to
meet August 6.
1t is stated that Queen Margherita
will retire to Strena, to live with her
mother.
The clergy of MonZa and throughout
Italy are holding memorial services.
today. Great excitement is reported at
Milan. The troops are in readiness at
their barracks to prevent a disturb
ance. a score of prominent Anarchists
have been arrested. The police are ac-
tive and other arrests are expected.
When Quintavalli was arrested at
Porto Ferrajo, a large crowd tried to
take him from the officers to lynch
him. He was taken to prison with
great difficulty.
The ministers have unanimously decid-
ed that the body of King Humbert shall
rest in Rome. Fifteen thousand troops
will pay the last honors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
YOUNG BLOOD TO InE FRONT.
The Greatest Shakeup the New York Fire De-
pa,tment Has Ever Had.

New YORK Aug. 1.-The greatest shake
up in the history Of the New York fire
department took place. today. Younger
men took command of engine compa mics
which have been commanded for years by
veterans of the service The old men
We're retired or sent to districts where the
service is easy and the calls few. All this
is by order of Chief Croker.
I'm going to give the younger blood a
chance" says the chief Il want some OF
the boys who have proved themselves he
roes to show what they can do. The
change will be one of the biggest in the
history of the department"
Those who are chiefly recognized in to-
days doingS are the heroes of the Wind
sor Hotel fire and the heroes of the Bow
cry mission fire. These men, yesterday,
received their rewards in the shape Of
commissions appointing them lieutenants
All the officers of more than 80 years
standing. who have been found physically
incapable of doing full duty. will 20 on
half-pay. today, and be retired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS
Nominate E. E. Potter Tor Governor-H. E
Hollis Tor Congress from 2nd District.

Concord, y. H.. Aug. THE Democratic
state convention which assembled here.
today called out the smallest attendance
of delegates known in the history of the
to sit in tine convention. less than 500 were
actually in their seats. although the COM
mittee on credentials reported AS as be-
ing present.
The presiding officer was Henry F. Hol-
lis Esq. Of Concord. who was hastily
subs tituted for Professor George III.
Whitcher OF Durham. who declined 10
serve.
Henry H. Metcalf Of Concord. Offered
the report Of the committee on platform
which was unanimously adopted
The platform endorses the national
Democratic platform and the Democratic
candidates, denounces trusts and impa-
rialism which il names as the paramount
issue: deprecates the creation of a stand
ing army. recognizes the bravery of the
American soldiers. and bespeakers for an
uncorrupted press earnest support OF the
party. The platform does not mention
on motion of c. A. O'Connor of Man
chester. the following plank was added
to the platform:
inch of American territory to any foreign
power. and we demand the protection of
American citizens and property in all
American territory"
Colonel Henry o. Kent Of Lancaster
placed DR. Frederick f. Potter of Ports
mouth. in nomination for governor, the
nomination being seconded by FRANK r.
Fernald of Dover. and William A. j.
Giles of Concord. Denis F. O'Connor Of
Manchester John b. Nash Of Conway.
Samuel B. Page Of Haverhill and Charles
A. O'Connor of Manchester.
Nathan c. Jameson Of Antrim. James c.
Norris OF Concord, Gilman Clough of
Manchester and Frank =. Preston of
Rochester. were nominated for Presiden-
tial electors. A new state committee was
chosen and the convention then ad-
journed.
Immediately upon the adjournment of
the state convention the I'd district con-
gressio ional convention convened and Hen
ry F.. Hollis. Esq, of Concord, was nom
mated by acClamation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
ex-speAkgaf sEeo
Refuses 10 Say whether o. Nst He will Speak
u the Campaign.

Boston, Aug. Hon. Thomas B.
Reed. who was in this city, today, re-
fused to give the slightest intimation
as to whether he will or will not make
speech in the coming campaign for
the Republican ticket. The former
Speaker of the National House was on
his way to Maine. In reply to the di-
rect question whether he intended to
make a speech or speeches in Maine
during the coming month. Mr.. Reed
said:
well, now, amt going to say any
thing about that
.'The morning dispatches from New
York" said the reporter. credit ex-
Minister Barrett with assuring Mark
Hanna that you intend to make a
speech for the Republicans of Maine,
about Aug. 2O.''
..Who is this Barrett you are talk
ing about?' asked Mr.. Reed, with
more display of interest than he had
yet shown.
"Why, John Barrett. ex-minister to
SIAM" replied the reporter.
Mr.. Reed announced with some
sharpness:
Nobody can speak Tor me- VIII
do all the talking for myself, that is
necessary"
And then Mr.. Reed was asked:
Would you announce now whether or
not you will make speech in the
Maine state campaign"
The answer. was emphatic: Il tell
you I'm not saying a word about the
matter. / haven't any time 10 make
any speeches. for ! am too busy a
man" added Mr.. Reed, in a more con-
ciliatory tone.
Mr.. Reed said he did not know how
long he would stay in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02

In the District Court of the United
States for the District Of Maine.
In the matter of
Ernest l.. Blaisdell, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Ernest l.. BlaiSdell
of Rome. in the County of kennebec, ard
District aforesaid. bankrup+.
Notice is hereby given tina. 1l the 2lst
day Of July, A. d. 1900, the said Ernest
l.. BlaisdelI was duly adjudicated bank
rupt: and that the first meeting of his
creditors will be held at the Office Of the
Referee 100 Water street. in Augusta.
Maine. and District aforesaid. Oh the 10Th
day OF August, A. d. 1900, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their claims.
appoint a trustee. examine he bankrupt.
and transact such other hu ;iness Is may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT j. e. LITTLE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
AupuSta Maine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
THE PLOT EXISTED.
Letters Found on Bressi from Fellow Con-
spirator at Paterson, NJ

New York. Aug. According to ca
bic dispatches from Milan letters found
in the pockets of Bressi. King Hum
bert's assassin. signed "Fabis" and
had been sent from Paterson, n. J..
These letters. it is stated, showed that
plot existed to assassinate King
Humbert. The only Fabris that can
be found is the Rev. DIR. Francis Fab
ris, pastor of the church of Our Lady
of Victories Father Fabris when
questioned, today, said that he did not
remember Mr.. Bressi and that he GER
tainly had never written any letters
to him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
The KAlSER's TURN NExI"
Is Declaration Of Man Arrested al EiberieId
King Victor at Mona.

Monza, Aug. 1.-The King and Queen
of Italy arrived here. this evening.
In the midst of touching demon
stration of welcome to King Victor
Emmanuel two strangers cried: viva
TAnarchia." They were arrested and
narrowly escaped lynching at the
hands of the furious crowd.
An Elberfeld dispatch announces the
arrest there of Giuseppe Bertardi. ac-
cused of declaring that Emperor Will
liam's turn to be assassinated would
come next He denied the charge but
is believed to be an Anarchist.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
uNcoNrlRmED RumoR
Says that Attempt Was Made. Wednesday, Il
Assassinate King Alexander.

London. Aug 2-The Vienna corre-
spondent of the Daily Chronicle, wir-
ing yesterday, says: "A rumor has
reached here from Belgrade that an at
tempt was made to assassinate King
Alexander. this afternoon, while he
was driving through the town. 1t Is
said he was shot at but was not injur-
ed. The rumor is unconfirmed.'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The following
post offices have been established in
Maine:
North Blanchard, Pscataquis coun-
ty. Route 101014, Oakland, 2. IN. n. f.,
Blanchard, 3 ms S.
The following star schedule changes
in Maine are announced:
Route 1911. Clark Island to Rock
land. Leave Clark Island daily except
Sunday at A. NJ. and . A. NJ. Arrive
at Rockland by 9 A. NJ. and IL NJ.
Leave Rockland daily except Sunday
at 1870 p. NJ. and so p. NJ Arrive at
Clark Island by $50 and $50 L. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02

In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Maine.
In the matter of ~
Richard +. Eldridge. : In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Richard r. EldfidEc
of South Gardiner. in the County Of Ken
nebec and District aforesaid. bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the zSfn
day of July. A. ID. 1900. the said Richard
+. Eldridge was duly adjudicated bank
rupt; and that the first meeting of his
creditors VIII be held at the Office Of tho
Referee, 1870 Water street. in Augusta.
Maine. and District aforesaid, on the l0th
day of August A. d. 1900. at IL clock in
the forenoon at which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their claims.
appoint a trustee. examine the bankrupt.
and transact such other business as may
come before said meeting.
FREMONT ]. c. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-02
Notice of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
CHARLES CLIFFORD, I'm Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Charles clifford oc
Gardiner, in the County Of Kenlebec. and
District aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the list
day of July, A. d. 1900, the said Charles
Clifford was duly adjudicated bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of MS creditors
1870 Water street. in Augusta. Maine, ana
District aforesaid on the 20th day of Au-
gust A. ID. 1893. at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon, at which time the said creditors
may attend. prove their claims. appoint
trustee, examine the bankrup-. and
transact such other business L.; may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT J. &. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.