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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21
Trains Running Into Galveston.

Galveston, Texas, Sept. 21-The
condition of Galveston continues to
rapidly improve. There are in the
hospitals several hundred persons
more or less bruised, but their wounds
are rapidly healing. The general
health of the city. according to DR..
Wilkinson, is better than under nor
NAL conditions. The number of peo-
pie leaving is decreasing.
Galveston, Texas, September I'll
The first train. arrived here at 6:15
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21

FOR RENT-one seven room brick
house on Twelfth street. with bath
room, etc. One seven room frame
house on Twelfth street; one frame
cottage 612 Main street. Apply to
Charles F. Owings. care J. A. Dick. or
Mrs. Bucci. on premises. 257-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21
Cured of Chronic plarrhoes Ate

lnirty years OF SuHertng.
Il suffered for thirty years with di
arrhoea and thought was past being
erred" says John S. Holloway, oi
French Camp, Miss. 81 had spent SC
much that had given UP all hopes Of
recovery. was so feeble from the
effects of the diarrhoea that could
do no kind of labor, could not even
travel, but by accident was permit
ted to find a bottle of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
and after taking several bottles am
entirely cured of that trouble. an
SO pleased with the result tnat am
anxious that 1t be in reach of all who
suffer as l have" For sale by K. d
uoodall, Druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21
Fusion Complete In Montana.

Helena. Mont, Sept, 21-The con
ference committees Of the democratic,
peoples and union labor parties
agreed upon plan OF fusion this
morning. There is every probability
that it viii be adopted by the conven-
lions. The committees agreed upon
the following division Of Offices:
Democrats. governor. associate jus
tice, treasurer; populists. congress
man. attorney general. auditor; union
labor. Lieutenant governor secretary
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21

London, Sept 2l.-Further reports
from Lord Roberts say the Beers who
remain in the field include only a
few irreconcilables. but the majority
are lighting under compulslon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21
Nominated by AcclamatIon.

Hartford. Conn. Sept. 21.-Samue
L. Bronson. of New Haven, Cyrus c
Beckwith, of New London, were nomi
mated by acclamation for governor and
lieutenant governor respectively by
the democratic state convention.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21

The educational council which will
discuss a number of matters of much
interest to New Mexico teachers. will
meet at Hotel Highland, in AlbuQuer-
que, today. Among the educators
from the north who arrived In that
city are Profs. Hewett, of Las Vegas;
Wood, of Santa Fe, and Chapman. oi
Ration. Several were expected from
the south this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21

The county commissioners met yes
terday and did mostly routine business
A number bills were allowed, or
ders were given to fix up the bad
roads washed out by the rains, in
precincts As and 65. Fifty dollars
were appropriated for the Gallinas
canyon road above the hot springs.
Reports from the road overseers show
that the roads over the county. have
been worked great deal this year.
while there has been very little done in
the justice courts. Arrangements for
che coming elections were discussed to
some extent, also. by the commission
ers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21

Salt Lake. Sept. 21.-Judge o. w
Powers, appointed U. s. senator from
Utah, by Acting Governor Aquila Ne
beker, said today that he would not ac.
cept the appointment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21
More NEGROES Lvnched.

New Orleans, Sept. 21.-Four ne
groes were taken from the Jail by a
mob and lynched last night at Pom
chatoula, La. The town has recently
been infested with negro burglars.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21

The Bridge street jewelers. have
just received a large invoice of the
latest novelties in their line. Every
ten cent purchase entities the Gus
toner to one vote in the library vot-
ing contest Lujan & Rivera, props.
271-2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21

Telephone F. J. Gehring when in
need of a transfer. baggage or ex-
press wagon. Las Vegas Phone 8,
Colorado 'Pho-e 40. J. e. Moore, sue
cessor to F. McSpadden. Eft
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21
Bryan in His old District,

Elmwood, Neb.. Sept 21.-Col. VIM.
J. Bryan began today a second tour
of his old congressional district
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21
Job PRESS for eale cheap.

This office has for sale an old style
Gordon Sx12 job press. Will still do
work as good as new press. VIII
be sold cheap for cash. Also water
motor, job stone 26x38 and a few,
cases for type. Any one interested
will please address this ONCE. 7Stf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21

Of state. and superintendent Of public
instruction. Each party viii have
one elector.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21
Money Market

New York, Sept 21.-Money on call
firm, per cent; prime mercantile
paper 41a@6h per cent. Silver, 625s.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-09-21

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
SQUAReLY AGAINST FREE Coinage.
Senator Chandler answers Alleged Stale
ments by Congressman Grosyenor.

Concord, n. H. Aug Ex-senator
Chandler has sent the following tel
egrdm to Congressman Grosven0r Of
Ohio:
Concord. y. H., Aug %. 1900
Hon. &. II. GrosvenCr, Portland. Me.
The Portland Express reports you
as suggesting at kiitery that | ought
to be succeeded by a sound money Re
publican, and the Boston Herald SAYS
you repeatedly spoke Of me as q free
Silver Republican. Your qualifying re-
marks to City Clerk Moore Of Ports
mouth have not reached the general
public. Following President Mckinley
and yourself in advocacy Of the plat
form OF 1896. l have steadily pursued
international bi-metallism; while con-
stantly voting against free silver coin
age by the United States alone. | vot-
IA against every free silver amend
wrnt proposed To the recent gold stan
dIrd bill. but voted against the bill
solely because il did not express a de-
sire q promote international bi-metal-
i7m. I did not think the pledge III
1886 should ~ abandoned unless BY the
convention 81 1890. Upon the platform
= that convention / stand firmly and
willingly, and my vote is sure against
free silver coinage by the United
States alone. as that III any other re
publican. Kindly make the facts ~
public as are your reported statements
1t k.ttery. W. L. Chandler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
ONE INCIDENT OF IHE CAPTURE
c :psain Reilly Killed While Di eciing His Hen
in Making Breach in vail.

Copyright, 1900. The Associated PressD
Pekln Aug. 10. via Che Foo. Aug. 22-
The Americans reached three gates be-
fore the imperial palace and occupied
the approaches to the last wall. Can
tain }. Reilly, Battery F, 9Th L. S. Ar
tllery, and five privates We're killed
and 10 wounded. During the afternoon
the Americans returned to camp. pend
ing conference between the generals
Thereupon the Russians occupied the
approaches to the palace Capt. Reilly
was standing on the wall and direct
ing his battery. when a bullet struck
MN in the mouth. killing him instant
~. The battery hammered at the gates
until they fell.
In the meantime the infantry cleared
the street and walls, where the Chinese
soldiers, with a fine cover, stubbornly
resisted. The fighting was close and
sharp.
"A French battery, while Smelling the
approaches to the palace, narrowly
missed the Americans.
Gen. Chaffee and Mr.. Conger are con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
A NiNE.FOlO MURDERER
Turned Loose in Sweden-Shut Out from
Canada-Now Bound for States.

Halifax. n s, Aug 23.-On board
the steamer Assyrian. in this harbo-.
is a Swede named John y. Hannu, who
was a veritable Jack. the Ripper" in
his own country. He is an eX-convict
who was serving life Imprisonment for
nine murders on the other side ami
was released through influence and
permitted to leave Sweden.
y passage was paid for him to Win
nipeg, but the Canadian government
agent in Stockholm apprised the de-
partment of agriculture at ottawa aud
Hannu was traced to Glasgow and
found to have taken passage for Hall
fax en- route for his destination in the
Northwest
The Canadian government instructed
the immigration officials here to pre-
vent the man landing. immigration
Agent Clay engaged special detectives
but no trouble was experienced in sing
ling out Hannu among the Assyrian
passengers when that steamer arrived.
tonight, from Glasgow.
The captain of the steamer was Serv-
ed with an order forbidding him land
ing Hannu. and placing him under
bonds to take the murderer away from
this port. Hannu was at once put IN
confinement in strong room on tn
ship. The Assyrian will sail in the
morning for Philadelphia. The prisone~
is big, powerful man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
GEN. LINevlTCH'S REPORT
Would Tend 10 Show That Russians Did sbt vi
All the Fighting.

st. Petersburg. Aug. 23.-Gen. Linevitch
commander of the Russian troops in the
province Of Pc Chi Lii telcgraphs to the
ministry Of war as follows:
AT O'Clock in the morning Of Aug
IA. our troops stormed the eastern gate
of Pekin and Were the first to enter the
city. The Russian flag was the first
hoisted on the wall The bombardment
Of the gate lasted II hours. The Russians
then scaled and occupied the wall The
Chinese, however, still held the observa-
tory and other towers, whence they sub
Jected our troops to a heavy enfilading
fire until our infantry forced them to
leave, their positions. Our losses were:
killed-Col Antinkoff and 20 men
Wounded-Gen WaSilowski Col ModI
and five other officers and 102 men
In the meanwhile the allied troops
stormed and captured another gate and
entered the city. We found the imperial
government had fed and that the lega-
TONERS We're in great straits"
The dispatch concludes with describing
the recent attacks on the legations.
During the siege the inmates Of the
Russian legation had five men killed and
20 wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
JAPANESE ADVISERS
Say Pekin Is in Hands Of Allies ard Rove
Family Has Fled.

Washington. Aug. 23.-The japanese
legation, today, received the following
advices from the Chinese office at
Tokeo, dated Aug. %:
The commander Of the Japanese fleet
at Taku transmitted by telegraph on
the 9th, the following report frlom
Toxic:
The Japanese regiment which had
been delayed early on the 18th for the
purpose Of protecting the imperial pal
ace had hard fighting all day, but they
could not bring it to a decisive issue
as they refrained from firing on the
palace. On the following day, however
they took its principal gate; and now
the city is almost entirely cleared of
the enemy. The imperial family and
the ministers of state left for Siam,
five or six days ago, escorted by 1000
troops under Tung Fuh Shiang.
With the object of restoring order
the city has been divided into districts
Japan being assigned the northern half:
and Japan. the United States, Great
Britain. Russia and France have each
deputed an officer to carry on the ad-
ministration
Prince Tuan's residence has been
burned by the japanese The japanese
naval detachment which guarded the
japanese legation lost during the siege.
five killed ana eight wounded. The
japanese forces which now occupy the
imperial palace, have rescued the
foreign and native Christians from their
confinement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
GROSyEaOR Answers CAsFDLIR.
misunderstanding in naiisr-Ch Chandler has
Been Consistent. in Views.

Portland. Me. Aug. 23.-General
Grosvenor, tonight. sent the following
telegram to Senator Chandler of New
Hampshire. in reply to one received by
him. this afternoon. from Senator
Chandler:
Portland, Me. Aug. 2S.-Hon. W.
Chandler. Concord n. H.
In pointing out the certainty OF free
silver legislation in the event Of the
election of Bryan l had before me the
votes of senators upon the gold stan
dard financial bill. 1t may be that |
was misunderstood and | may have
confused the votes against the bill with
my estimate. But l assure you l did
not intend to class you in favor of free
coinage. On the contrary l have al
ways understood that upon the bald
question as demanded in the Bryan
platform you opposed ii. Certainly you
did vote against free coinage amend
ments to the bill.
In speaking as | did of your sue
cessor' | By no means intended to have
it understood | was thinking Of any
other than yourself | admit we all
have moved up little since 1896 toward
a clearer definition of the gold stan
dard. You may have held on longer to
the old land marks. In the meantime
the country has accepted the platform
of four years ago as meaning that
which is embodied in the financial leg
islation Of this Congress and Philadel-
phia platform and 50 we are all to-
Eether and your position has been con
sistent. (SigneD c. II. Grosvenor."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

from Viceroy Ii Hung Chang
was transmitted by the Chinese min
lister in London and received by Min
lister WI on the night of the same day.
1t was the declaration of all the min
listers for foreign affairs of the great
powers that the expedition of the allied
troops was solely for the rescue Of the
ministers in Pekin.
Now the allied troops having entered
Pekin and found all the ministers safe.
it seems proper that hostilities should
at once cease and that negotiations
should commence. l. therefore. request
the United States government to APP
point an envoy with full power, or APP
point the minister now in Pekin for the
purpose as he is necessarily acquaint-
ed with the affairs between Chinese
and foreigners and to inform me If the
conference will take place in Pekin.
After receipt of definite reply will
at once proceed to the north. Please
request the secretary OF state to lay
the matter before His Excellency. the
President. l await reply. Received
at the department Of state. Aug. 2l.
1900, 3.11 p. Nd
Cablegram from Niceroy Ii Hung
Chang. dated Aug u. 1900. and re
ceived by Minister WI on that day.
The Boxer rebels in Pekin have been
dispensing; there win be positively no
more lighting. Further military opera
tions on the part of the powers are
greatly 10 be deplored. Besides urging
cessation of hostilities, please confer
with secretary Of state upon subject of
withdrawal Of troops and appointment
Of plenipotentiary TO negotiate settle
ment of all other questions. 50 as to
preserve amicable relations. l await
early reply.
our reply to Earl Ii. sent to the
Chinese minister, Aug. %. 1900 10 p
M.-MemOrandum in response to the
Chinese minister's communication of
cablegrams from Niceroy Earl Ii Hung
Chang, dated August II and u. propOs-
ing the immediate cessation Of hos
tilities and the appointment of an envoy
to conduct negotiations received at the
department Of state. Aug. 70 and u
1900
While the condition set forth in the
memorandum delivered to the Chinese
minister, Aug. y. has not been fulfilled.
and the powers have been compelled
to rescue their ministers by force Of
arms unaided by the Chinese govern
ment. still this government is ready 10
welcome any overtures for 4 truce, and
invite the other powers to join when
security is established in the Chinese
shows its ability and willingness to
make on its part an effective suspension
of hostilities there and elsewhere in
China. When this is donc-and We
hope it may be done promptly-the
United States Will be prepared to APP
point representative to join with the
representatives of the other similarly
interested powers and of the authOrita-
tive and responsible government of the
Chinese empire to attain the ends de-
clared in our circular to the powers OF
July ,, 1900. (Signed)
Alvey a. Adee, Acting Secretary De-
partment of State, Washington, Aug
-. 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
GEN. GASsELEE's REPORT
Ct aims Proper Credit for British But Leaves
Some for Other Forces.

London. Aug. 23.-Gen. Gasselec. the
commander of the British forces at Pc
KIN. mas telegraphed to the war office as
"Pckin, Aug. Is, wednesday,. via che
Foo, Aug. z. tTuesday).-At a confer
ence, Aug. Il. II was agreed that the al
lies should concentrate within five miles
OF Pekin. Aug: a. and the assault should
begin. Aug 10. The attack, however.
commenced early in the morning of Aug
IA. ana our troops had To make a forced
march Of 10 miles from Tung Chow in
the heat
I'VE were on the extreme left and at
tackled the southeast gate of the Chine Sc
city. There was practically no opposition
as we We're not expected at that point
The Indian troops broke down ana rushed
the gate and | entered with cavalry ana
guns. then sent other cavalry and the
Punjab infantry to the Temple of Heaven
to secure our left flank and camping
ground fer the other corps, and pushed
towards the legations.
AS o'clock we got on the canal OPP
posite the water gate and were signalled
from the wall held by the legationers.
with 4 portion of the staff and 20 In
dianS, rushed across the almost dry moat
and entered through the water gate with
out loss. We found all well in the lega-
lions. Macdonald Immediately showed
me around the positions with the view OF
further action.
in the meantime our field artillery had
been brought up To lombard the central
gate of the Tartar city. hut sortie by
the Americans and Russians on the gar
risen along the wall anticipated the bonn
bardment and the gate fen into our
hands
Two field guns We're then brought into
the legation and the rest were sent back
to the Temple of Heaven.
AT about in the afternoon, the
Americans under Gen. Chafee entered
the legation ana then we moved on to-
wards the central gate OF the Tartar city
FOR the night
by nightfall We had 100 men in the le-
cation.
Clere. apparently. some words are
miSSingD.
During the evening at the Temple ~
Heaven we We're engaged ana after in
tictinS heavy losses We occupied the
south gate of the Chinese city"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
Law Court Decisions.

"A rescript has been handed down
from the law court in the Knox county
ease of Clyde Mccain KS. the city Of
Rockland. an action to recover for
damages sustained through defective
highway. In finality the court says:
There is evidence to sustain the YER
diet, and it cannot be said to be clearly
wrong. Motion overruled."
In the Knox county case Of George
f. Grant VS.. William T. Oberton. appli-
cant. the motion for new trial is
overruled and judgment rendered on
the verdict
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

ferring regarding the features of the
situation.
The Americans killed thus EAR. in ad-
dition to captain Reilly are the fol-
lowing:
Co. Z. 9Th Infantry. Robert f. Walsh;
Co. Il, 9Th Infantry. Daniel w. Simp-
kins; co. p, 9th Infantry. James o.
Hall; Co. X, l4th Infantry, Russell L..
Elliott: Co. M, 14th Infantry, James c.
Weber.
Edward b. Mitchell, Co. l., 14th In
fantry. received Wounds during the ae-
ton which subsequently proved fatal.
the privates We're buried in the
grounds of the American legation In
the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
PRAISES ADMIRAL SEYMOUR.
McCalla Asks Government TO Take Official &C.
lion oil His Services.

Washington. Aug. 23.-The navy depart
ment has made public the report of capt.
McCalIa. who was in command of the
American contingent of the column under
Admiral Seymour. that. Aug. 10. made
the first move to the relief of Pekiu but
which was cut off by tn. Chinese troops
un the road ana forced 70 turn back from
Yang Tsun being in danger Of complete
anuihilatiun before coming in touch with
the reinforccments sent out To meet them
from lien Tsin. Capt. McCalla i'm con-
cluSion says:
Vice Admiral Seymours knowledge
ana ability are 80 eminent. ana his tact
ana consideration 50 great ana constant
that may say that the officers and men
of all Municipalities We're only too pleased
To- execute his wishes which were accept
ed as readily as orders: so that the POGO
seamen and marines under his command
Or associated with him. became harmO-
NOUS body actuated by but one purpose
But | should fail in my duty to the
other seamen. did | not call the attention
of the government to the honor which
Admiral Seymour conferred upon our
navy by not hesitating to call on the Off
GERS from the Newark to assist his own
magnificent body Of blueJacktts ana ma
rines. the esteem which he showed for
our country by assigning me to the
charge of the first train. and afterwards
Of the construction train; the confidence
which caused him to place officers and
men from his iieet under my personal
command: ana mis- great kindness in per
hitting his OVerWOrked medical officers
TO care for our wounded, who were | am
mortified to state without the services
of one of our own surgeons.
During the almost continuous engage
ments with the enemy Admiral SEYMOUR
was constantly with the advance. ana 50
freely exposed himself that both his own
officers ana mine feared lest We should
be deprived of his conspicuous ability in
directing our movements.
IT would be a source of unqualified
qualification to the officers and men OF
the Newark who were associated with
~
own government would offer this distin-
suished officer some appropriate recogni-
ton of his service to our nation"
Capt. MCCalla concludes his report by
asking that a number OF foreign officers
be officially thanked for aiding INC
United States forces in action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
The soDIcKs REPUBLICANS
hat''y Nominations o; Aug. 6 10 co,,..,
B'undcr Then Made.

DnVer Del Aug. 23.-The Union Pa
publican state convention (AddicLa
ti0nj' called for the purpose Of rs,,s.
ing the nominations OF the conven,,'
vi aug o. which body had no legal s,a.
Jus ny reason Of the primary elec,io...;
"a" not having been complied win H.
ne election Of delegations, conver.s'
lDday' and was called to order by sta,.
chairman Frank Alec ]. Edward ~
dicks occupied a seat on the platfor.-
ana there was full attendance -
delegates. The customary commi,,as.
were named. and the state central con-
mittee selected by the convention !.
aug. 8, was reappointed w,tbo,,.
change. iout