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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
FULL OF SUSPICION.
Russia's Position Leading to
Rupture in China.
England, Japan and Triple Alliance
viii Probably Stand Together.
Blu! Little Reliance Placed by the Powers in
Russia's Promises.

London. Sept. 81 a. M.-The publ
cation OF the text of the Russian pro-
posals has intensified rather than di-
minished the suspicion entertained by
England of Russia's proceedings. The
rupture Of the European concert is con-
sidered an accomplished fact. Opin-
ions differ. however, as TO the way in
which the powers will now group them
selves. Some papers think that Great
Britain. Japan and the Triple Alliance
will stand together in refusing in leav-
ing.
The Daily Telegraph which ex-
presses regret that President McKin-
ley has committed the United States
to follow the Russian lead" considers,
however, that Japan. whose consist
ent policy since the war of 1894 has
been to reconcile and effect a reap
proachment with China" will throw in
her lot with Russia and will be reluc-
family followed by France who does
not dare to risk a divergence with Rus
STA.
Events have therefore conspired, -
says the Daily Telegraph. ITO throw
the balance of diplomatic power into
Lord Salisbury's hands for Austria
Hungary and Italy must side with
Germany who will probably propose
some compromise and be supported
by England
The Times feels perfectly clear. it
says, that neither honor nor the inter
ests of England will permit her to fol-
low Russia's example. 1t trusts that
Germany will refuse to leave Pekin
~
that the state department in Wash
ington disapproves the Russian sug-
gestion may prove correct.
Most of the other morning papers
express similar views and decline to
believe in the sincerity of Russias
promise to evacuate Manchuria.
There is no confirmation of the report
that the Chinese attacked the allies at
kang Chung which is six miles south
of Pekin.
Various reports from Shanghai con-
firm the reports of the failure of the
rice crop in the Nankin district and as
sert that foreigners are being modest
ed in Nankin. the British consul having
been insuted. Ii Hung Chang had
long conference, yesterday morning.
with Mr.. VIM. Woodville Rockhill.
United States special commissioner
Earl LIS party is said to be jubilant
at the present aspect of affairs.
1t is again asserted that Prince
Tuan is with the Empress Dowager on
the borders of the province OF Shan 81.
and that he was responsible for send
ing Chao Shu Chiao to investigate the
pro-foreign tendencies of Liu Kun vi.
the viceroy of Nankin.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily News says that Earl Lis man
ner has become objectionable and
clustering"
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
READY FOR GEORGE FRED.
Gov. Atkinson Of West Virginia Ready 10 Ac-
cept His Challenge.

Richmond, Me. Sept. Gov NJ W.
Atkinson of West Virginia, who picked
up the gauntlet thrown down by
George Fred Williams Of Massachu-
sets. in his Portland speech. said. las,
night:
IF the Republican State committee
Of Maine sanctions my act | will be
pleased 10 accept George Fred Will
liams' challenge. 1 have the questions
in my pocket which Mr. Williams was
asked To answer. and those are the
questions ! want him to reply Up.
don't know what political etiquette Il
the North is in regard To- accepting .
challenge. but in my home IN t4a
southland We never let such an o., p
portunity pass"
a prominent Maine Republican sii3
The Republican State committee Wit.
without a doubt. give GOV. Atkins.
all the latitude in the world. The ~. p
ernor is no bully. buffer ana bragEd q.
His handsome, manly face shines " d
southern honor. He is gentleman ID
every sense Of the word. NJ brttc-
man could be picked To make Williams
take back water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
WATCHING VERMONT.
Great Interest In tuesdays Election in the
Green Mountain Slate.

Montpelier, Vt. Sept. 2.-The close Of
the campaign in Vermont came. ias-
night with political gatherings in nearly
every city and town in the state Tues
day will be election day and the result is
anXiously awaited by the leaders OF the
two great parties. In the opinion of the
men VINO are popularity supposed to guide
the destinies of the parties. ii is not so
much who is elected. as the size OF the
vote analYzed in percentages of gain or
loss as compared with the vote Of four
years ago. The Green Mountain state has
always been in the Republican column.
and its pluralitieS. when national issues
have been injected into its state canvass
have been equal to and even larger tnan
the Democratic vote itself From the
East to the West the politicians are
watching Vermont, for this little state
has the honor Of going first to the ballot
box TO express an opinion on the uueS-
tons which the political organizations
have said. through their orators. are of
vital Importance to the future well-b ing
of the nation.
Both Republicans and Democrats have
worked out to its final act an elaborate
plan of campaigning. through flag raSs-
ings. platform addresses and distribution
Of literature. This year the canvass has
not been quite as vigorous al that of four
years ago, although the Democrats have
done a larger amount Of work The ma
tiOnal committee sent in outside speeches
but generally speaking, the details of the
campaign plan were worked ont by local
thusiasm and fireworks have been missed
and it was not until a fortnight ago that
the actual work of arousing the voters
began.
The senatorial fights and the license is
sue will enter into the ballot to some ex-
tent. The legislative fight was prec;pi-
tated by the candidacy Of Congressman
VIM. w. Grout and Former Gov VIM =.
Dillingham; for United States senator t.
fill the vacancy caused BY the death OF
Senator Morrill,. The unfinished term will
be filled by Judge Ross, through the gov
ernor's appointment. In a forecast of the
complexion Of the Legislature IN its bear
ing on the senatorial fight, it is Thought
that Judge Ross and Interstate Commits
sioner Prouty will have friends chosen
whose votes may be enough in number t.
delay the choice of senator.
The Republicans. it is understood. do
not figure on receiving the plurality of
40 900 which they secured four years ago,
and in their loss the Democrats count
their gain The votes of the Prohibition
and Social-Democratic party will not
number a total Of any size.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
DR.. TALKS OF FOOD.
Pres. of Board OF Health.

What shall | eat?' is the daily in
Guiry the physician is met with. | do
not hesitate to say that in my judg-
ment a large percentage of disease is
caused by poorly selected and improp-
erly prepared food. My personal expe-
rience with the fully cooked food,
known as Grape Nuts. enables me to
speak freely of its merits.
From overwork | suffered several
years with malnutrition, palpitation of
the heart, and loss of sleep. Last sum
Nor | was led to experiment PERSONAL
ly with the new food. which / used in
connection with good rich cows milk.
In a short time after ! commenced its
use. the diSagreeablc symptoms diS3n
peared my hearts action became
steady and normal, the functions Of
the stomach were properly carried out
and I again slept as soundly and as
wen az in my youth.
II look upon Grape Nuts as a perfect
food. ana no one can gainSay but that
il has a most prominent place in a
rational scientific system Of feeding
Anyone who uses this food will soon
be convinced of the sOundness of the
principle upon which ii is manufactur-
ed. and may thereby know the facts
Az To it, true worth" w. T.. Conway.
NJ. D.. Pres. Athens, Ga, Board Of
health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
VERY NEAR THE END.
Kruger and Steyn Are Pre-
pairing for Flight.
General Opinion that End Of the War
Is Not Far Off.
Olivier Captured Through the Pluck Of Eight
Colonial Soldiers.

Pretoria. Sept. 1.-Mr. Kruger and
Mr.. Steyn have gone to Barberton. 1t
is believed that they are preparing for
flight. The general opinion is that the
war is now very near the end, but
should the Beers construct strongholdS
in the bush on the veldt or elsewhere
and begin a system of raids the Brit
ish would require further large supplies
of horses.
General Butler moved IA miles north
westward along the Lydenburg rad
and crossed Crocodile river to Bad
fontein. He found the Beers concern
trating in the Crocodile mountains
A force of Beers under Commandant
Enron broke through the British lines
and captured and burned a supply train
at Kip river station. taking IS pris-
oners. Brabants Horse proceeded
thither, recapturing all the prisoners
and drove the Beers into the hills.
Col Plummer dispersed a small COM
mando under Commandant Pretorius.
east of Pnaars river, capturing 20
Beers, a number of wagons and a guam.
tity of cattle and rifles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
NEW YORK STATE.
OdeII Will Probably Head the
Republican Ticket.
Vermont Campaign Closed and Tues
DAYS Vote Awaited With Interest.
Roosevelt. and Bryan Will Address Labor
Meeting at Chicago. Today.

Saratoga, n. ", Sept. 2.-The con-
census Of opinion here. tonight. makes
up the Republican state ticket as fol-
lows:
For governor, benjamin b. Odell, Jr,
Of Orange; for lieutenant governor,
Timothy L. Woodruff of Kings; for
comptroller, VIM. J. Morgan of Erie;
for secretary Of state, John Z. Nc
Donaghue of Albany; for state engi-
neer. Edward A. Bond OF jefferson, for
attorney general. John c. Davies of
Oneida: for state treasurer, John i.
Jacequel Of Cdyuga.
So far as obtainable, tonight, because
over some sections Of the platform
there is still debate. the resolutions
nave been decided upon which will
first, endorse strongly the administra-
ton Of President Mckinley, vigorously
upholding the establishment ana con-
tinuance Of the gold standard.
Second. a strong endorsement Of the
government policy in Cuba and Puerto
Rico and a statement that the Philip
pines are ours by every right and that
If il can b. called expansion then the
party in New York state is for eXpan-
sion.
Third. an endorsement If the admin
istrntion Of Theodore Roosevelt as gov
-rnor " New York.
Fourth. an endorsement of the Legis-
laturc of 1900. specifically calling at
t,ution to the tax rate Of 1876 mills
III, solution Of rapid transit for New
YORK. the protection Of New York citys
water supply, shortening Of hours or
H..t
sweat shops the erection Of a consump-
lives hospital. protection Of the for
ests. improvements to the agricultural
land.
Fifth. -Committal plank regarding
the canals, saying that there is now
being made a preliminary survey au-
thorized by the last Legislature for
the purpose Of accurately determining
the cost of their enlargement ana that
the Republican party will not favor
any large expenditures unless it is Ger
tain that as a result Of the enlargement
Of their capacity. the condition Of all
classes of the people and all sections
Of The state will be materially inn
proved
Sixth. an endorsement of the nation
al Republican ticket.
Although nearly every politician Of
prominence in Republican state poll
tics is here the day has been strange
~ devoid Of conference the only gath
eriag Of leaders being one held TO dis
cuss rough draft Of the proposed plat
form. 50 far as can be learned the fun
ticket has been decided upon. and it is
intimated. tonight. that there will be
an unanimous endorsement Of Mr..
Woodruff for a third term as Lieutenant
governor even if he fails to acquiesce
prior to Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
THIRTEEN KILLED
And Over 30 Injured in Rear
End Collision
At Hatfield, Pa, Sunday--ExcursiOn
Crashes Into Milk Train.
Some Of the Injured May Die Scores Of Mar
row Escapes.

Philadelphia. Pa. Sept. 2.-Thirtee1
persons killed and over so Others
injured is the appalling record of a
rear-end collision between an excursion
train and a milk train on the Bethle-
hem branch Of the Philadelphia 4
Reading Railway this morning, at
Hatfield, Pa. p miles north of this
city.
The killed are: Miss Annie Sherry,
q. South Bethlehem; Robert Miller, q,
South Bethlehem Richard Bachman,
40. Souh Bethlehem: William Ehret, p,
South bethlehem: Ira Ehret, 20.
brother Of William. South Bethlehem;
Joseph Mordaunt p. South Bethlehem:
Charles McGonigle, Allentown; Thorn
as Day, Allentown; Miss Mamie Kae-
lin, IA, Telford; Godfrey Kaelin. father
of Mamie; William Blackburn. AM
bier: Harold Lands, Hatfield; --
Askermann, Philadelphia.
The seriously injured: John David,
Philadelphia. engineer of excursion
train. skull fractured, critical: Albert
j. Wagner. foreman excursion train,
Commissions of chest and leg: Wilson
Grassland. South Bethlehem, baggage
master of milk train, head lacerated;
Michael ]. Tighe. Allentown, legs
crushed and burned; Abraham Tran
sue, Jr. South Bethlehem. deep scalp
wounds. back and internal injuries
Mrs. William Burkhardt. South Beth
lehem, injured internally; Miss Ger
trude Burkhardt. South Bethlehem.
both legs broken John Reichley, South
Bethlehem. internally injured; Miss
Carrie Bachman, chest crushed: w. II.
Rosenberg, Lansdale, jaw broken and
internally injured; condition serious.
The wrecked train consisted of 10 day
coaches and was the first section of a
large excursion made up of people
from Bethlehem. Allentown and sur
rounding towns to Atlantic City. This
section carried only those persons who
lived in Bethlehem and Allentown, and
left the Union depot in Bethlehem at
sos A. NJ. exactly 81 minutes behind
the milk train. The latter train con-
sisted of two milk cars and two pas
senger coaches and had stopped at
every station on the road from Beth
lehem en- route to Philadelphia
At 5.54, the milk train drew up at the
milk platform at Hatfield and in less
than two minutes the special excursion
train, running at the rate of 80 miles
an hour, crashed into the rear of the
milk train. The locomotive plowed
through the two passenger coaches
and crushed them as if they We're egg
shells. The milk car Immediately in
front was also badly wrecked Four
persons. Godfrey Kaelin, his daughter
Mamie. Harold Lands and William
Blackburn on the passenger car of the
milk train, We're almost instantly kill
ed Fortunately there We're very few
persons on this train.
The excursion train was 4 picture of
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03

Colonel Gardiner has become Very i'll
from The strain he has been under. He
started to go to Albany, n. Y, to at
tend this hearing ana collapsed on the
train. He is now under a doctors
care in Montreal" Acting District At
torney Mcintyre made this statement
to Governor Roosevelt, Saturday, ana
the hearing of the charges against the
district attorney went over indefinitely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03

Bangor, Me, Sept. 2.-Eoy /. Feraald,
. years ola, was q graduate Of the Uni
v'rsity Of Maine in the class OF 1896 ana
for some time WAS engaged in civil en-
gincrriug in the West. tie enlisted i'm the
regular army in Boston for the Spanish
war and was wounded in the battle OF
SAN Juan Hill. lie came home On leave
If absence. took the examination ana re-
crivcd a commission as second lieutenant,
being sent To the Philippines with the 2Gth
Volunteers.
He was one Of the most popular men in
college noted for his courage and skill in
athletics. He WAS member Of the Beta
Theta ri fraternity. He was the son of
Capt. \. Il. Fernald Of Winterport who
was medal Of honor man in the Civil
War. Young Fcruald had a great many
friends in Bangor and vicinity ana was
held in the highest regard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
AT BAR HARB0R.
Ships of the North Atlantic
Squadron Arriving.
The British Squadron Is Expected to
Arrive, Tuesday Morning.
Elaborate Plans Being Made Tor Entertain.
ment OF the Visitors.

Bar Harbor. Me. Sept. 1.-The United
States ship New York. the flagship Of
the North Atlantic squadron. Rear
Admiral Norman II. Farquhar. COM
mander-in-ch anchored in the outer
harbor west Of Bar Harbor, At ! o'clock
this afternoon. after Il day ana night
run in clear weather from Newport.
The flagship was accompanied ny the
auxiliary gunboat Scorpion. 1t. Com
mander Nathan Sargent.
The other ships comprising the squad
non TO arrive. tomorrow. are the Texas.
Indiana Massachusetts. Kentucky and
Kearsargc. The latter ship arrived at
Northeast harbor. yesterday. ana is
now anchored in Southwest harbor.
The United States ship Dolphin. now
on survey duty off Lam0ine. the new
cnliing station five miles north VI this
place. also may join the squadron here.
Rear Admiral Farquhar will order
all his vessels 10 anchor outside Bar
Island. leaving the inner harb0r clear
for the guests. the British squadron
which is expected to arrive, at 10
O'Clock Tuesday morning
The reading room. hotels. stores and
cottages arr gay with British and
American flags.
Rear Admiral John II. Tpshur Ore
tired. ana The resident committee are
completing arrangements for the recep-
ton to the officers Of both squadrons.
on account of the small quarters for
the BAH at the Kebo Valley Club,
Wednesday night. the function win
not be public. Only those invited will
be admitted.
There has been a thick fog IF shore,
an nav. ana this may delay the arrival
Of the other vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
AUBURN REPUBLICANS
Addressed by ExMinis,er John Barrett and
Major Hancock.

Auburn, Me, Sept. 2-The Republi
cans held a rally in City han. last
evening. Before the meeting the
Young Mems Republican club Of this
city. with Payne's ID Regiment Band,
marched to the Dewitt house in Lew
iston, and escorted the speakers-tae
Hon. John Barrett. eX-United States
minister to Siam. and Maj. Hancock of
BaltimOre-to the hall in this city.
EX Mayor n. w. Harris introduced II.
Z. Kelley as the chairman Of the even
inc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
SENATOR HALE
Addresses an Enthusiastic Republican Rally
Saturday Evening. at Rochand.

,,, -.. rr,
i'pchIahi' NJ, Nfpt. ---StItt"F iaie
epnl-a IL, T,I,,,,,-.,l bo1 lor+ ,7fob+ h.
'i''''' ~ INN ~ ''''''' ct -''''''''
fore a large audience. Hr maid "A glow
ing compliment To- the city Of Rock
lar1 "a. +bo ,,f,iI;r,r ,.,,,,,,,,- .i,,n,
'"''' i'i '''5 "''l''iiIi7 7"PP'i' 9'''i'
him during more than 80 cpntinuous
years ne Sp'h' 'I tilt 'ohulIlohS III
1896. when the Democrats had given up
fra fight eiv ,nnnthe h.f,yu IN. con-
''"'l'hS were il''"' toiiIi'"ili 'Ilcil
with those existing today.
He pronounced William 7 Rryan 70
-. 49, 800. ,;.,.,,.....,,, +i,-,,.,- tbo+
n 'ile IlIoSI PicluitS'luS iAuIt ~
ever appeared IN the United states,
one of the very ah!.St speakers the
countr,. nae t,..,. rrnl,,c,.1 Iu+ Gaia
''" ~
ne Is an aSltator. SrnsatlondIiSt ana
a man wholly unfit To- be trusted in the
sacred ofrice IF I'M Presidency
NJ, III, .3i.o,,s,,l IN. ,,,,,.,.',,,.,. ,,,,oe
~ il'l' uIS' u97eu IT'S ST eilCH qutS-
ton at some length, setting forth the
falIacy Of free silver. and emphasiZ-
III, IA .,a,,era,. ro+ b.,tf ,,rd,.,.t,a1 ac
ih9 -. """6Vi, it'1 ''ii "ii4Vl Ht""u' ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
MAINE NAVAL RESERVE
Will Leave Portland. Today, on the Prairie
for a Weeks Cruise.

Portland. Me. Sept. 1.-The L. S. s.
Prairie arrived at O'Clock today. for the
purpose Of taking aboard the Portland
Naval Reserve for their first annual
cruise. The men will 90 aboard at S
clock tomorrow. and the Prairie will
sail about noon. The Naval Reserves are
comma nded by Lieut.. II. NJ. BiEelow ana
the fun complement of 10 men will, go on
the cruise. They will be gone one week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
ROOSEVELT AND BRYAN
Will Each Address the Labor Meeiing. Today
al Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. Gov. Roosevelt arrived
in Chicago. today. lie was met by a COM
mittee representing about $50 labor unions.
under whose auspices he is to speak at
Electric Park, tomorrow An understand
as far as Gov Roosevelt is concerned is
to be carried out as announced The gov
ernr will make the first address in the
afternoon so as to enable him to reach
the train for Saratoga, where he is to
make speech. Sept. 5, opening the cam
paign in New York state. His Western
Continued on mage "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
LIEUT.. ROY [. FERNALD
OF Winterpori. Me. Drowned in The Dumaugas
River, Philippines. Saturday.

Manila. Sept "a dispatch from Iloilo
announces that Lieut.. Roy l.. Fernald Of
the 18th Il. ). Volunteers belonging to
Wtnterport. Me. was drowned in The Du-
mauGas river. Saturday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, Sept. Forecast for
New England: Fair and warmer,
Monday; local showers or thunder
storms and cooler, Monday night or
Tuesday: fresh southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
DIVERS CAPTURE.
Eight CoIoniaIs Capture 20 Beers and
Brighten Away Party Of 200.

London Sept. "A Queenstown dis.
patch, dated Friday. describes the dra-
matte capture of Gen. Olivier during the
Boer attack on Winburg.
Eight Queenstown volunteers SORTED
from the town and took up position in
a donga through which the road passed.
and behind the Boer position.
AS the Beers retired through the donga
in single file they We're struck up one by
one and put under charge of a couple of
men, out of sight, until the Colonials had
CONTINUED on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
Office Of
WHITMAN & ADAMS CO..
SUCCESSORS TO FOWLER & HAMIEN
Dry and Fancy Goods.
Eli to 215 Water st.
Augusta, Maine, Sept. lst, 1900.

To Of Kenne County an vicinity,
Greetine
Havine made ions
Thursday
obtain
standard Of
predecessors
carrying line Dry
Fancy Goods having
OF at
call.
for mot
fa1 prof1t.''
Fiopin be favor a
formerly enjoyed BY & Haml
Very
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-06

TONIGHT SURE
The Burns Monument in Fireworks at
Currier Park.

Ludwig Levin, who had the con.
tract for the fireworks has secured the
necessary pieces by express for the
Burns monument from New York and
will have everything in readiness to
be set up tonight.
The accident was one of those oc-
currences which will happen at any
time and unavoidable as there were
many people standing around there
who do not know how it took place.
The general committee wishing to
give the citizens all that is coming to
them have made arrangement to have
this magnificent piece fired off tonight
in Currier Park at dark. There will
be other fireworks besides which will
no doubt satisfy everybody. DO not
forget the time and place. At dark
on Currier Park Friday night.
The general committee made the
change as Currier Park is more cen
trally located and will give better
satisfaction to all wishing to see the
fireworks.
II it is rainy tonight the exhibition
will be postponed till the next pleas
ant evening.