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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

bulk of the army and Boxers, left Peking August
Z for Hsan-fu.
London, Aug 1S-Shanghai dispatches say
that Emperor Kwang Su accompanied the EN-
press Dowager to Hsian-Fu much against his
will Prince Tuan commanded the rear guard
of the Imperial escort. of which Boxers formed
60 per cent. 1t was expected that General Tung
Fuh Slang would follow after the arrival of the
allies. All the Palace treasures were sent to
Hsian-Fu.
The Chinese Minister at Toxic. Ii Sheng Toh,
has telegraphed to Ii Hung Chang. according TO
a dispatch to THE Times" from Shanghai. that
Japan is willing to use her good offices in behalf
Of the Empress Dowager and Emperor Kwang
Su but is determined to prevent the escape of
Prince Tuan. of Kang VI president of the Board
of War; of Hsu Tung, guardian of the Heir Ap-
parent, and of Chao Shu Chiao. Commissioner Of
the Railway and Mining Bureau.
Iii Hung Chang" the dispatch continues.
has received instructions from the Throne to
ask Russia If she is willing to assist China to
arrive at d peaceful settlement and to give
surances that she has no intention of annexing
any part of Manchuria If the reply is favora-
BILE Earl Ii has orders to negotiate without de-
lay. simultaneously the Military Governor Of
Manchuria will be directed to cease hostiltes.'
Si-Ngan-Fu. or Hsian-Fu. 1t is sometimes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
A GREAT COUNCIL OF WAR.

THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIvE Off
GERS TOOK PART IN IT
Toxic Aug 17.-Extracts from long dis
patch describing the advance of the allied
forces from Tien-Tsn say that General Ma
disappeared during the fighting at Yang-Tsun.
that the immediate advance on Peking was
decided upon at a council Of war. in which
3s5 officers took part, held at Yang-Tsun on
August T. and that the advance columns were
drawn up in the following order: Japanese.
Russian, British and American The French
contingent was obliged TO remain at Yang
Tsun on account of its inadequate commits
sariat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

were repulsed with heavy loss. Stories OF
atrocities committed by the Russian soldiers
continue to reach Che-Foo.
A Yokohama message to THE Mall says that
Ii Hung Chang has sent an urgent appeal to
Marquis Ito asking him TO use his good offices
with the Powers. The Marquis has replied ex-
pressing sympathy, but stating that interference
is impossible at present N. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
BLEW UP THE GATES OF TUNG-CHow
JAPANESE FIRST TO ENTER THE CHINESE
CITY

Tung-Chow Aug. 12.-The japanese entered
Tung-Chow to-day blowing open the gates.
Where the heaviest opposition was expected
none was offered.
The Chinese are reported retreating to Peking
and deserting wholesale.
The allies are camping to-day about the walled
city of Tung-Chow. after seven miles OF march
ing under a terrible sun. Many OF the Ameri-
cans and British are prostrated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

will the President. the members OF his Cabinet
and other Government officials IN Washington
THE NEXT MOVE OF THE ALLIES.
What next2' is the question which every
body here Is asking himself tonight The Min
listers and other foreigners in Peking are safe
under the protection OF American and japanese
guns. but they are still in Pekins. surrounded
by a million of desperate enemies. It will prob
ably be found necessary to remove all the for
eigners from Peking as soon as practicable. IN
cluding the Ministers.
The safety OF the foreigners has been secured
not through the cooperation OF the Imperial
authorities. but apparently against the resist
ance of the Imperial troops. China has refused
to comply with or submit TO the third condition
laid down by President Mckinley in his note OF
July % as necessary before the United States.
with the assent OF the other Powers. would ten
der its good offices in behalf OF settlement OF
the difficulties.
HARD TASK TO REACH TIEN-TsIN.
If the Ministers are to be escorted to Tien-
Tsin arrangemnts must be made for their trans
portation and comfort during a difficult and
tedious journey. which will be a task OF no
small magnitude. for 1t must be remembered
that there are eight hundred Americans and
Europeans. two hundred OF whom are women
and children. besides three thousand native
Christians who have been under the protection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
FLIGHT OF EMPRESS AND TUAN.
SAID TO HAVE TAKEN REFUGE IN THE AN
GENT CAPITAL OF THE EMPIRE.

London. Aug. ia special dispatch from
Shanghai says:
The allies entered Peking August 15. II Is
believed that Yuan Shih Kals troops have gone
thence 10 Shen-Se 70 protect the Empress. who
according to reports received by local -.eacials
here with Tuan. the Imperial household and the
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Continued on second page.
EASTER THAN EVER TO CALIF

FASTER THAN EVER TO CALIFORNIA.
THE overland Limited leaving Chicago $3.50
p NJ daily via the Chicago. Union Pacific and
he afternoon third day. Double drawing room
sieeping cars through, without change; bufret,
snokine and library car, with barber.) All meals
en- route served la carte in dining cars. Ac-
Communications can be secured Northwestern Line
Once No 46l BroadWay.-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
MRS. cHAFFEE IN CONNECTICUT.

Mrs Adna r. Chafee. wife OF General Chaffee.
the United States commandant in China. has left
Maine, where she has been spending the summer.
and with her son and daughter, is visiting IN Con-
necticut. Miss Chafree Will return to school this
fall in Pelham Manor and her brother VIII re-
sumo his studies for a military career.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

STOP OVER AT NIAGARA FALLS
And breathe some its ozone. and get new lease OF
lie by taking the New York Central the next time
you 20 -wsst-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

Si-Ngan-Fu. or Hsan-Fu. 1t is sometimes
spelled, whittier the Empress Dowager is reported
to have fed from Peking is the capital OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

For sixty-nine years the Cough Cure
JAYNE'S EXPECTORANTs-A
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POLAND POLANDi POLANDi POLAND!
- nursst natural sDr1nR water in the world-Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
FUNERAL OF PAfSON TUCKER
Will Be Held at z O'clock This Afternoon. at
Portland.

Portland Ne. May 1.-The remains
Of tho late PaysOn Tucker will arrive
from Boston on the noon train,
Wednesday. and will BE- Immediately
taken to the First Parish church.
where the funeral service will Do held,
At > o'clock. The Portland Command
cry will have entire charge Of the
services and large attendance Of
knights Templar from all parts of the
State will be present
The commandery will form in front
Of the hall on Exchange street and
accompanied by a band, will proceed
- the church. where the funeral adj
dress wiz be delivered by the Rev.
John Carroll Perkins. Music will be
furnished by the Mozart Male Quartet
The burial will be at Evergreen Gene
terry.
y special floral committee has been
appointed to receive floral offerings
and they will be at the Parish house,
during the forenoon tomorrow. The
bearers will be selected from rcprcsen-
tative business men of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
The Nicaragua Canal.

When built will prove the link between
prosperity ana many people. The farm
ers in the extreme east. as well as those
in the extreme west, will perhaps profit
BY it most. 1t will prove a blessing to
humanity in general, improving the con
dition Of the nation. as Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters has that Of the individual.
The Bitters are for everybody, but par
ticuIarly for those who do not possess
health There have been many cases of
dyspepsia and Indigestion cured by this
medicine. Nothing to equal this remedy
has ever been discovered for ailments of
the stomach. liver bowels or kidneys.
You will find that it will cleanse the blood
and sharpen the appetite. See that a
private revenue stamp covers the neck of
the bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
COULDN'T KEEP IT.
Kept II Hid from the Children.

We cannot keep Grape Nuts food in
the house. 1t goes SO fast | have to
hide it, because the children love it 50.
1t is just the food | have been looking
for ever so long: something that | do
not have to stop to prepare and still
is nourishing. Wishing YOU al the
success you deserve Mary Y. Marge-
SON so Lincoln St, Winthrop. Mass.
Grapc-Nuts is the most scientifically
made food on the market. 1t is per
fectly and completely cooked at the
factory and can be served at an in
stant's notice. either with rich cold
cream. or with hot milk if Il hot dish
is desired When milk or water are
used. a little sugar should be added.
but when cold cream is used alone the
natural grape sugar, which can he seen
clustering On the granules j. sufIi-
GENTLY sweet t. satisfy the palate.
This grape sugar is not poured over
the granules. as some people think.
but eXudes from the Granules in thu.
proce IS If manufacture when the
starch Of the grains is changed from
starch to grape sugar by the process Of
manufacture. This. in effect. is the
first act Of digestion; therefore. Grape
Nuts Food is -digested and is most
perfectly assimilatcd by the very
weakest stomach.
Made at the pure food factories of
the Postum Cereal Co. Ltd. Battle
Creek Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
West Sullivan and Franklin Cutters Quit.

Ellsworth. Ne, May lone hundred
and fifty stone cutters in West Sulli-
van and Franklin granite quarrics quit
work. Tuesday. after a committee of the
Cutters Union had called upon the
contractors asking them to sign Il new
schedule. In every case the request
was refused. Mr.. Crabtree Of Crabtree
& Havey. West Sullivan, the largest
contractor said. this morning, that the
contractors We're prepared to hold out
indefinitely. There are no contracts
in hand in any Of the quarries that
cannot wait. and the contractors will
not bid on new work until the diff
Guilty is settled.
At the quarry Of John l.. Goss, Ston-
ington. where the men belong to the
National Stone Cutters Union. the cut
tiers who were ordered out, last week.
are still out. Goss K Small at the
same place. have signed the new bill
and the men are working.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
NOT GUlITY-lNSkNITY.
Jury So Decides in Case OF Murderer Fred
Reynolds OF Red Beach.

Calais. Me. May 1.-Frcderick Rey-
nolds. who was placed on trial. this
morning, on the charge Of murder in
causing the death of his wife and two
children. was found not guilty. late
this afternoon by reason Of insanity
ana the final disposition Of the case
will be made by the presiding judge.
tomorrow morning.
No trouble was experienced in Sccur-
ing a jury. Reynolds was dressed in
neat suit Of brown and was clean
shaver. his appearance giving no indl-
cation that he could be connected in
any way with the raving. screaming
mailman who was carried through the
streets in this place, last month, heaV-
lily manacled. He appeared perfectly
sane. today. but showed evidence of
much feeling whenever any reference
was made by counsel or wit
nesses to the condition Of the
bodies Of his family At these times
he sat with bowed head, his hands
covering his face and he frequently
wiped the tears from his eyes.
VIM. Calkins. one Of the men who
seized Reynolds after the crime, was
the first witness. He described the
struggles of Reynolds to escape and
stated that his manner was most vio-
lent until after he had been bound,
when he rellpsed into state Of stupor.
Dr. Woods. the examining physician,
explained the condition Of the bodies
ana the nature of the wounds as he
found them but on cross-eXaminatlon
declined to express any opinion as to
tba mental responsibility Of the pris-
oner. on the ground Of insufficient
knowledge of the man.
4 recess was taken at noon. The
trial attracted but little attention dur
ing the afternoon session. The state
nlaced several Witnesses on the stand
who told about being attracted to the
scene of the murder and finding the
two bodies those of Mrs. Reynolds
and her oldest boy. The burning house
first attracted their attention and when
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
THE GRAND LODGE
Of Maine F. and A. VI. Opened
at Portland.
Murderer Fred Reynolds Acquitted at
Calais, on Account Of Insanity.
Fires al Pennington and Ellsworth Deweys
Flag Raised at Bath.

Portland, Me, May 1.-THE Grand
Lodge of Masons Of Maine met in the
S1st annual communication at Masonic
hall, Portland. Tuesday morning
Grand Master Winfield &. Choate Of
Augusta, presided. The usual large at
tendance Of delegates was present, in
Guiding many veterans ana past grand
officers
The grand master in his address paid
= tribute to the memory of Hiram
Chase Of Belfast. the senior past grand
master. who died, April ;. ana to Il
long list of distinguished Masons who
had died in other states. He reported
the lodges as in Il very prosperous con-
dtion, there being 22,271 members,
gain of III. with $40 initiates. an in
crease Of onc-sixth over last year.
There had been 400 deaths. against 40.
last ycar. The rate being IS in 1000.
His report showed that he had had
busy yoar and discharged his many
duties with dilge nee and ability. The
reports of other grand officers We're
presented AMI referred to appropriate
committees.
At 11.3o, the Grand Lodge adjourned
until p. N.
The Grand Lodge re-assenbled, at .
F. NJ Grand Representatives from
he Grand Lodges Of Peru. Belgium
ana the state Of Washington We're re-
ceived ana welcomed. Routine bust
ness occupied the time until o'clock.
the hour for electing grand officers.
The following We're elected: Grand
Master. Winfield s. Choate. Augusta:
deputy grand master. Alfred S. KIM
ball, Norway: senior grand warden,
James f. Parsons. Ellsworth: Junior
grand warden, John II. McGOrrill.
clinton; grand treasurer, Marquis f.
King. Portland; grand secretary,
Stephen Berry. Portland: committee of
finance. Edward p. Burnhlm, SacO:
Albro +. Chase, Portland; George L.
Shaw. Portland: trustees for 3 years.
Edward p. Burnham. Saco; Archie l..
Talbot, Lewiston. More routine re-
ports We're adopted.
The Grand Royal Arch Chapter Of
Maine met. at p. NJ. Grand High
Priest Winfield s. Hinckley Of Auburn.
presiding. Fifty-four Of The Sc chap
tars were represented.
The grand high priest. in his address.
paid Il tribute to the memory f Lavard
:. Stearns. Rufus II. HnckIey and
Hiram Chase. past officers. who had
died. during the year, as well rs to
those reported from other jurisdictions.
Tie reported the chapters in a prosper
Gus condition, ana the report Of his
duties discharged showed busy year
| ana efficient service.
The following grand officers were
elected: Grand high priest Winfield
S. Hincklcy. Lisbon; deputy grand
high priest. Frederick ". Plaiztod. AU-
Susta; grand king. Howard y. Smith.
Norway: grand scribe. VIM. y. Howe.
| Portl3ud; grand treasurer, Leandcr W.
TTobos. Portland; grand secretary
stephen Berry; committee Of finance.
Joseph \. Locke, Portland. Horace II.
| Burbank. Saco: Marquis F King.
Portland.
Grand representatives, from Kansas
Nevada ana Victoria were received
ana welcomed At 9.45, the Grand
Chapter was called off until . A NJ.
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
Springfield Electrical Workers Go Out.

Springfield. Mass. May 1.-The Elec-
trical Workers Union of this city, for
mally declared a strike against the
New England Telephone and Telegraph
Co. this noon, and all the members of
the union employed on the Western di-
vision We're called out. The men have
b, en- out since yesterday, but the strike
was not formally declared until today.
Five foremen, who refused to do the
work of the men who We're out. yes
terday, have been discharged by the
company, and this is given as one Of
the reasons for declaring the strike. to-
day. The primary cause Of the strike
is the company's refusal Of a demand
for more pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
NEW YORK CENTRAL STRIKE.
More Men Go 0u.-conIerence With Supt
Watt. Today-0ther Roads Affected.

Buffalo, \. y, May Approximately
100 more car repairers have joined the
strike which was maugurated by the
men ~ that craft employed Dy the Ne "
York Central Railroad. and this consti-
tutcs today, active developments. The
CltmItum stands over untl tomorrow.
when Supt. Wait of TIL motive power
department of tine New York Central, Is
expected from New York to confer with
the executive committee Of the strikers.
The strike Of $50 LaCkawanna and $50
Nickel Plate shOpmcn. this afternoon. Is
technically regarded as an aggressive eX-
tension OF the strike but a logical Sc
Quenoe To demand that they repair
crippled ears of the New York Central.
1t did not appear 10 be the policy OF
the executive committee. tonight. to ex-
tend The strike until after the conference
with Mr.. Watt, tomorrow. which Will be
participated in by the members of the
committee. Commissioner Webster and
probably Commissioner Delhanty, Acting
President Butler III the Trades and La
b1r Council OF this City. and possibly
President GumDers Of the American Fed
Grafton uf Labor. Mr.. Watt will reach
Buffalo, AT N o'clock in the morning.
Nearly unC-haf Of the Buffalo police
force is now on patrol duty in the strike
district. but there have been no dis
turbauCcs.
The railway freight handlers who Went
out. last night, recruited unorgInizcd
laborers. today. ana claim great success.
Forty non-uniun Italians We're put to
work in the Lchigh Valley freight house,
today. hut the strikers made no resentful
move.
There We're several secret meetings Of
organized railroad men. tonight, hut their
action. if any. WAS not important. y
meeting of the brotherhood Of Railway
Trainmcn was regarded as significant be-
cause these men had threatened to strikc
If requested to handle ana travel unin-
spccted cars.
New York May 1.-Supt. Watt left for
Buffalo on the ran-American express, to
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
MAY DAY STRIKES.
Larger Number Than Usual
Started in New England.
The Building Trades and Granite
Workers Mostly Involved.
Rev York Central Strike Unchanged Other
Roads Having Trouble.

Boston, May MAY day in New
England WIS marked by n greater
number Of strikes in the various in
dustries than has been the case at the
beginning Of May for several years.
In addition to difficulties in tho car
pentcrs ana joiners' trade in Boston,
many Of the other cities in New Eng
land report a number Of men idle. on
account Of the refusal of their en-
plOyers to acccde to their demands
In point of numbers. however, the
aggregate Of strikers anywhere is not
unusually large, except at Quincy and
one or two other granite centers where
little work has been done since
March |.
Among those on strike. today, are the
granite pOlishcrs Of Barre, VT. granite
cutters Of West Sullivan and Franklin.
Me. Fall River, Manchester and sew
cral other places. There Is also q strike
Of 300 men in the building trades Of
Providence, a small strike at the Ire
mont ana Suffolk cotton mills in Low
ell ana q number Of minor disputes at
other points.
II is estimated that not more than
1900 all over New England stopped
work. today. About the same number
had been out at Quincy. Pawtucket
and one or two other cities for a
month or more.
The master brewers Of Boston have
voted 70 refer the demands Of the
brewery engineers for an S-hour day
ana a new wage schedule To the state
board Of arbitration for q decision
This action was reported To the Engi-
neers' Union, tonight. The action Of
the latter is not yet known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

The crime was discovered by Mrs.
Knight, the owner of the barn. and
George Warren. who had returned To-
the place from the woods in search of
a plank. They were attracted by a
fearful! stencil as they entered the open
ing in which the barn is situated. and
on investigation discovered a thick
volume Of smoke issuing from the barn
cellar. The two men secured several
buckets Of water ana succeeded in
quenching the flames. which We're
found u have originated in COW stall
in the cellar.
AS the fire was cXtinguishcd, the
odor Of burning flesh caused them to
investigate still further and they dis
covered from the debris Of the wood
work and>refuse, the nude body of Mrs.
Fanny Spriggs, 80 years of age. Her
| throat had been cut and the head was
almost severed from the body. while
the skull was horribly crushed and
beaten almost to a jelly. and there was
bad confusion over the right eye, the
blow from which in itself would have
been sufficient to cause instant death.
Although the body was badly burned
it could be easily identified. The Wo-
mans shoes, stockings and corsets
We're found in another part Of the
STALL where the fire had not reached,
and her hat and Il set of false teeth,
stained with blood. were found outside
upon the barn floor.
\ piece of plank, two feet in length
and two inches square. was also found
covered with blood and matted hair
and it is evident that the terrible blows
which crushed the skull We're inflicted
with this weapon. A diligent search
was made for the knife with which the
throat had been cut. but up to noon
it had not been found.
From indications which appeared
around the barn door, it seems that
the victim was lured into the barn and
assaulted just inside the door.
After being knocked down by the
blow of the stick. the women was evil
IDENTIFY dragged feet first into the pen.
her body being nearly under the feed
box. when her throat was cut. there be-
ing three distinct stabs, either of which
would undoubtedly have caused her
death. even if she was alive after re
ceiving the terrible blow from the
stick If wood. Excelsior was then
brought down from the sc1ffold. placed
over the body and set on fire Her left
arm was burned to q crisp. and her
clothing was entirely consumed by the
flames. with the exception of her cor
sets and boots which were practically
burned.
1t is learned that the woman has
been living for some time in Elliot
with a man who was not her husband,
and was about to become mother.
She came here, about week ago. and
Continued on page So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
BUCKsPORT UNION VETERAN UNIUN
70 Have Two Old How,zers from Fort Knox.
Through Gov. Burleigh's Efforts.

Washington, May 1.-(SpeciaD.-
Representative Burlcigh has received
permission from the department for
the granting to the Union Veteran
Union organization Of Bucksport,
through the selectmen Of the town, of
two old howitzcrs now at Fort Knox,
Prospect Ferry, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
FAIR. TODAY AND TOMORROW.

Washington, May 1.-Forccast for
Wednesday ana Thursday. FIR New
England: Fair, Wednesday ana Thurs
day; winds becoming fresh to brisk
southerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

Sergt. Hegyi in charge Of Fort Knox.
has received orders to deliver to the
commander Of =. II. Beale Post. No.
T. g. a. r., Of Bangor. two 2+-pounder
howitZcrs and II rounds Of shells; also
to the commander Of Hannibal Hamlin
Post, No. 165, g. a. r., Of Bangor, two
more Of the hoWitzers and shells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
Section Men Wan. rs Cents Increase.

Winsted, Conn, May About 100
section men employed on the Central
New England Railroad between Hart
ford and MillertOn, n. Y, went out on
strike, this morning. in support of
demand for an increase of % cents per
day i'm wages. The men formerly re-
Continued on page %