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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
GREAT INTEREST
Is Manifested in the Coming Second
District Congressional COnven-


ton.
Special to the Register.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va, August 5.
There is the greatest interest being
manifested in the Second Congressional
district in the nomination which will
be made by the convention which
meets in this city on Wednesday next.
1t seems to be conceded all over the
district now that Owen Mckinney. of
Marion. is out of the race, that Hon.
Stuart w. Walker, OF this city, will be
nominated by reclamation, if he would
but express desire for it. Your cor
respondent, however. called upon Mr.
Walker yesterday and asked him about
the convention and his nomination
Col. Walker said that the sentiment
in the district to nominate him was
without his consent, that he was not
candidate for the nomination. and
his friends must not use his name in
connection with the nomination in the
convention on next Wednesday. He
stated that he fully appreciated the
great honor his party wanted to con-
fer upon him, but important private
business reasons precluded him allow
ing his name to be used in connection
with the nomination. Mr. Walker
said that if the nomination is to come
to the eastern part of the district, then,
in his judgment, Col. Forrest w. Brown
of Jefferson. was the most available
man; and if the convention determined
that the nomination should go to the
western end of the district. then Hon.
S. V. Woods, of Barbour; Hon. Fred
Martin, of Marion, or Hon. John T.
McGraw, of Taylor, would be strong
men. I'm fact" said Col. Walker. Il
think that Col. McGraw. who made
such splendid fight two years ago.
should again lead the Democracy of
this district"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
SECRETARY LONG
Says the Condition of Affairs as Re-
CARDS China is Very Serious.

- 5CAIOoAe
BOSTON, August 5.-Secretary
of the Navy John D. Long is at
his bingham home for a vacation.
In an interview on the Chinese
situation he said that everything
looked brighter when he left the
capital. Continuing, he said:
Il think that when the allies
reach the Cninese capital they viii
find Minister Conger and the other
Americans with him there alive"
do you think there will be a
war between China and the other
nations of the world on account Of
what has been done?"
THAT, of course, / cannot say at
present. The condition of affairs
is very serious. 1t is impossible
to say what the outcome will be.
/ don't feel like criticizing Ii Hung
Chang, for he has been placed in a
very peculiar and embarrassing po-
sition. Until we get at the facts it
is impossible to talk intelligently
about the Chinese government or
statesmen"
Are any more of our warships or
marines to be sent to China. was
asked.
81 think not" was the reply.
1--WE have about 1000 marines
there now, or will have with the
500 that have recently sailed from
San Francisco"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
A BELATED MESSAGE
DALE, AT TIEN TSIN, FROM
OUR MINISTER AT PICKING.
ALL WAS WELL JULY 21ST.
THE LEGATIONERS BELIEVED To
BE SAFE FROM IMMEDIATE
HARM.

No Cipher Messages Allowed to Go to
Foreigners at the Chinese Capital.
We Have Given Our Final Word to
China, and An Answer is Anxi-
S onsIy Awaited - Major General
Chaffee is Evidently Having Seri-
Gus Difficulty in Landing Men and
Horses-The Advance Began Fri
day.
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the department by Consul Fowler.
Obviously, therefore, it could not
be reply to the despatch sent to
Mr.. Goodnow by Secretary Hay on
August 1st. A definite reply TO the
secretary's despatch of the first in
slant is awaited with some con-
Germ, not to say anxiety.
1t is the Final Word.
of the United States government
in the pending negotiations. The
demand must be acceded to if
trouble of serious character is to
be averted.
Minister WI is not in the city
to-day, having gone to Cape Mag
to pass Sunday with his family.
1t is said at the Chinese legation
that he will probably return to
Washington tomorrow. No de-
spatches of consequence were re-
ceived at the legation to-day, and
it is said by the legation attaches
no messages will be made public
from the legation in the absence
of the minister until messages
should come which, by reason of
their Importance, should require
immediate transmission to the
state department. Neither the war
nor the navy department made
public any dispatches during the
day, officials of both departments
announcing that no dispatches of
public interest had been received.
That Gen. Chaffee is encounter
ing difficulties that
Are Proving Serious
there is little attempt TO conceal.
The debarkation of troops and
cavalry horses is being accomplish
ed with the utmost difficulty. 1t is
said that the big transports can ap-
proach the landing at Taku no
nearer than twelve or fourteen
miles. Vessels drawing more than
fifteen efet of water are forced to
lie far out in the gulf. This neces-
states the use of lighters for the
transportation to the shore of both
men and horses, making the de-
barkation of a considerable force
a task surrounded with innumer-
able obstacles. Added to the ac-
tual difficulties are the discomfort
and Inconvenience placed upon the
troops. Rains are almost inces-
SAINT, heavy fogs are prevalent and
the water of the gulf is exceed
ingly rough.
That the advance upon Pekin
actually began no later than Friday
is we'll assured now. Officials of
the War Department still decline to
discuss the latest message of Gen.
Chaffee dated Friday, In which he
announced that the American
British and japanese forces were
making the start without the re-
mainder of the allies. While no
reasons for the reticence of the de-
partment are given, it is well I'M
derstood that Gen. Chaffee's dis
patch at this time cannot be given
to the public, as it contains infor-
nation intended only for the guild
ance of the officials here in the for
nation of policy of campaign in
China.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
OVER FORTY THOUSAND MEN
Reported to Be in the Column Adj
vancing on Picking.


vancing on Picking.
LONDON, August 6, a. NJ
The American and British forces
began the advance on Pekin last
Thursday, according to q dispatch
dated August End, from Tien Tsin
to the Daily Express.
"The main body of the allies"
continues the correspondent,
marched July Goth. Gen. Chaffee
was delayed by difficulties of dis
embarkation. Gen. Dorward, the
British commander, had no such
obstacles, and his delay is mex
plicable.
"The other foreign troops are
now half way to Lola. The force
includes 10000 japanese, under
Gen. Yamachuchi, and 10000 Rus
slams. The British force totals
5000 and the other foreign troops
are 1000 troops. We are weak in
artillery.
"Ou August LIST, a strong force of
Chinese from the native city, at
tackled Tien Tsin. BY a series of
brilliant charges our troops drove
the enemy from their positions.
A message to the same paper
from a correspondent in Pekin
dated July 22nd, says:
"The women have borne all the
horrors with marvellous fortitude
and even with cheerfulness. The
Chinese wanted peace when the ar
senals at Tien Tsin were captured
and negotiations babe fair to be
successful. Unfortunately Lii Ping
Heng and Kang Yu CD arrived
here at the critical moment and
overthrow the peace party"
A Shanghai dispatch dated Aug
ust 4th, says:
THE first overt attack upon for
eigners occurred this morning.
Three Chinese, supposed to be SOL
diers in disguise, fired at a we'll
known English resident, while he
was lying asleep on the veranda
OF his house. He had narrow es-
cape.
From various sources come
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06

Gen. Macarthur.
The Fifth and Eighth regi-
ments will form q part of the
same command.
Upon the arrival of the troops
In the Philippines it is under-
stood they will be assigned for
duty In China.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
SECOND REGULAR REGIMENT
WILL GO TO THE Phil IPPINES
Be Joined by the Fifth and Eighth and Then
Depart For China

CINCINNATI, Ohio, August g.
There are now over 400 troops
at Fort Thomas, Ky. A teIe-
gram has been received from
the War Department, at WASH
ington, stating that the Second
infantry had been assigned to
the Philippines division under
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06

at Cape May. If SO, it will prob
ably be delivered to the acting sec
rotary of state when the minister
returns to Washington tomorrow.
At the Chinese legation here, how
ever. there is no information as to
its receipt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
CHENG SENDS QUEER STORY
TO CONSULS AT SHANGHAI.
According to a Telegram Received by ST emps,"
of Paris, Yesterday.

August 5, an Imperial decree,
dated August I'd, authorizing
the foreign ministers I'm PeEfn
10 communicate without resfrac-
fion with their governments
and ordering their departurs
for Tien Tsin under . good ass
cert
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
FIFTY THOUSAND PEOPLE
WILL GREET MR.. BRYAN AT IN.
DIANAPOLIS AT THE N0TIFI-
CATION CEREMONIES.
THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
WILL ARRIVE AT THE Ho0SIER
CAPITAL TUESDAY EVENING.

His Party WIN BE Net at Chicago by
Committee of Indianapolis Dem.
ocrats, and VIII BE Escorted to
the Capital City, Where There
VIII BE "a Monster Open Afr Meet
ing-Mr. Bryan VIII Make an Elk.
tended Speech.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
TREMENDOUS RAINS
Have Broken the Heated Season i'm
south Dakota.

south Dakota.
HURON, S. d., Aug. 5.--A week Of
unprecedented hot weather has ter
minated with heavy rains and cloud
bursts at some points. The tempera-
ture for seven days had vibrated be-
tween 100 and 1O6 IN the shade. Work
in harvest fields was suspended DUR
ing the hottest portion Of the days.
Within a radius of fifty miles the
downpour of rain was from two to four
inches. :.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
URGES MASSACRE.

5-The
lovving
are Christians"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06


graph O-day
umber of all
thana the to
advan ard had
ing Heng ormer COVE FUN
hostT
fOrceso
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
Ii PROBABLY ALIVE.

Augu MT port thai Lii
but
ne is
SHANGHAI 5The Lii
emit
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
According to Rumor TeIegraphed From
Shanghai to the Paris
Temps"
AN ANT-FoREIGN COMMANDER NAMED
To Take General Charge of the Chinese
Forces

The Imperial Army Fortng Their Positions at Picking Outside
the British legation Sign of Coming IroubeThe Governor
of Monkden Urges the People of Manohura to Massacre Chris
tians---The General Situation Not Clear But Ominous.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
CHINESE FORTIFYING.

Augus ST. NJ III
vii
The mem bers OF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. August 5.-For West
Virginia. Western Pennsylvania and Ohio
Generally fair Monday and Tuesday;
light TO fresh southerly winds.
Mr.. G. Schnepf. the Opera House drug
gist, made the following observations OF
the weather yesterday: a. m, s.: 8 a.
m. IL; Y m, 81: 3 p. m, o.; p. m. %
Clear.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06
COMMANDER NAMED.


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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-06

PARIS August s, - D. m.-
Cheng, director general of rail-
way and teIegraphs, has Just
communicated to the consuIs ut
Shanghai, according TO special
despatch to the Temps, dated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Welcome Visitors To w. CT U. Meeting.

These who attended the meeting at
the rooms Of the W. &. T. T.. Sunday
afternoon. were much gratifed TO have
with them Rev. Isaac Mead. former
~ Of this city. About year ago, Mr.
Mead left this. his old home. much
to the regret of all. and especially to
those of the temperance fraternity. to
take up his abode in another. if not
in "A fairer land.
He was always an inspiration in
these meetings and that Of Sunday
was rot an exception. Mrs. Mead was
a member Of the Augusta Union. and
although in feeble health, which made
il impC ssible for her to attend the
meetings, She. as we'll as Nh. Mead.
who was an honorary member. contri-
buted largely not only for the outer.
but the inner man as well.
When leaving Augusta they took
with them the prayers and good wish
es OF this organization, as we'll as Of
the community. and We We're most
heartily glad 10 again clasp the hand
Of our brother and sister in kindly at
lection and looked upon their pleasant
faces. and wish them God speed as
they shall again leave for heir new
home. l.. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Darkest Russia"

The Bennett Moulton Go. opened a
weeks enga cement at the Opera house.
last evening. by the production of Dark
est Russia" with Daniel Mcclure and
Elizabeth Hunt III the leading roles, in
which capacity they We're pleasing to the
audience. Some Of the best work Of the
evening was done by Justin Adams as
Col. Septimus cobb He gave about as
faultlcSs a representation Of the hustlnG
Western American with unbounded nerve
and a capability of adapting himself to
circumstances as has been seen in roper
toire in Augusta for long time In fact
he appeared at times to as good advan-
iage as many frequently seen in higher
class companies. The work OF the entire
company leads to the belief that it will
be a favorite with Augusta people
throughout the week.
The scenic effects were good. In fact
the company had some Of tho most elab-
crate scenery which has been seen here
for long time. The specialties were ex-
cellent. More than that, they We're by far
the best seen here. this season. The bio
scope pictures were all new not only as
to the scenes but as TO the films. so that
the pictures thrown on the screen were
nearly perfect. The clog dancing by the
senior Patten was of such an order that
neither one or two appearances satisfied
the audience, and the same was true with
The Goolmans" in their musical special
ties.
The attraction. this afternoon. will be
"A Daughter OF the South" The Lost
Paradise" will be presented, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

An innovation in sofa pillows has APP
peared that bids fair to become a fad
It is pillow of pictures-senuine pho
tographs on chemically prepared silk.
The silk is Of very fine texture and the
picture is transferred from the plate
just as though the silk We're ordinary
blue print paper. The usual method is
to have one pillow made up of views
taken in one vicinity and named from
that place. One large picture is placed
in the center and other views Of less
Importance grouped artistically around
and fancy stitching in appropriate
places makes a beautiful and interest
ing ornament. An Augusta lady has
one of these pillows and it is meeting
with the admiration Of all who have
seen It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Made a Hit in New York.

a. s. Hichborn. who has been in New
York for several weeks, where he has
taken part in the campaign speaking.
returned TO his home in this city. last
evening. During the time he was away
Mr.. HichbOrn gained new laurels 70"
himself as a public speaker, his elo-
quence carrying his audiences By storm.
while his sound logic made him one ~
the most valuable Of campaign speak
trs. The many favorable reports Of MI.
Hichborns work on the stump which
have been received in this city, have
given his host Of friends in this city
great satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
First Days Shoot.

The first Of the qualification shoots
of co. +. lst Regiment. \. G. ;. NJ.
was held. at the rife range. yesterday
when five out Of 10 men qualified as
marksmen. making the necessary %
noints out of a possible 80. But one
qualified as first-class marksman as the
others were NOT allowed to shoot on the
5oo-vard range Those VINO 1uahhed
for marksmen on the 200-yard range
are. First Sergeant w. " Tobey, ser
reant Joseph Sears Corp. a. u. huel,
Corp. Henry F. Pease and private i
NJ Enright Sergeant f. T. LoVeJoS
qualified as first-class marksmah' J. ne
shooting was done under the Director,
Of Corporal Pool Of co. Is me seco''o
Jaws shoot will be held today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
ANU SEM nTs.
An American Gentleman /"

In speaking of IAN American Gentle
man. which will appear at the Opera
house on election night. Tuesday, Nov. G.
the Worcester Spy says
| In spite of the rain, last night tboro
was a good audience at Lothrop's 10 500
the opening performance Of An Ameri-
can Gentleman" with William RoneIii n
the role or Sampson of Yale" The MIA !,
/ is mclodrama with a number Of sens,
tional incidents, but with the plot cleverlv
and consistently worked out. The storv
is that of a young Yale man who had an
thletic reputation at college and his low.
for a gypsy sirl who is made the victim
of the gypses' tyranny on account of her
respectable parentage. Young Hathaway.
| Sampson falls in love with her and she
with him. and in the second act saves her
! from the gypsies by the exertion of his
/ marvellous strength. She Is to be given to
lthe best wrestler in the tribe. and several
of the men have Try for her, and one
| is victorious over all Corners. AS he is
about to claim his bride. the young col
| lege man, dressed in a riding costume.
| steps in and asks permission to try his
skill at wrestling. 1t is granted, and after
a few preliminary passes, he lifts his OPP
ponent high over his head and throws him
| at full length on the ground.
| In the third act he is trapped by the
gypsies and bound with chains to a ruined
hut, which is fired. By superhuman Ell
who has come to die with him, and es-
capeS. In the fourth act all comes ont
nicely, and the girl, discovering who she
reilly is, agrees TO marry the man she
loves.
Mr.. Bonclli would not be taken for the
strong man he is If ii were not for the
wrestling match in the second act, for he
appears to be just an ordinary gentleman.
He does not depend on his strength for
his success in the play. for he is AN actor
of more than ordinary merit and at sew
eral times during the performance shows
remarkable talent. Miss Rose Stahl, who
plays the part of Carina. the gypsy girl
does some very good work in the play and
is encored several times. Edward Brookes
as Mr.. Parker, John Carmody as Dennis
Samuel Claggct as Zeppo. and Helen
Ware Miss Carlton deserve special
mention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
The Halloween Party at City Hall.

The work of decorating City Hall for
the Halloween party, Wednesday even
ing. for the benefit Of the City Hospi-
tai. is progressing finely and the hall
already presents a handsome appear
ance with its red. white and blue hunt
ing and evergreen Wreaths. Prominent
among the features is the word Char
ity' over the stage. seven lect
long and in letters foot
tall. made by colored electric
lamps. erected by the kindness
of the Electric Light Go. The Yellow lid
and his sister. Liz. have decided To at
tend the party together. The ticket
sale is going on splendidly. Have you
bought yours?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Outlet Notes.

Vim. Welsh is again very ill.,
John Robinson and family are at their
cottage for a week.
William kilgore and family have been
AZ their cottage. the past week.
Henry Clearwater and sister were al
their cottage. the past week
Harry Pinkham intends to move into
town for the winter.
]. W. Sampson is at home on Naca-
ton He is with the Washington Lille
Insurance Co. at New York.
+. r. Mayo has an abundance Of fruit
and vegetables Of all kinds. II is report
cd that his farm has paid 5000 this year
After NOV. / this place will have mai
route or rural delivery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
October Term, I900-Hon. Vim. p. While
house. justice Presiding.
w. :. CHoATE, Clerk.
A. l.. McFADpEN. Sheriff.
j. 5. ESTES. Reporter.

w. s. CHoATE, Clerk.
A. l.. McFADpEN. Sheriff.
j. S. ESTES. Reporter.
Augusta, Oct. g
South Gardiner Lumber co. IS. Fred
erick T. Bradstreet ct ais. Heath & Az
drews for plaintiff o. d. Baker for de-
fandant.
In this action the plaintiff claims 10 re-
cover $4,000 as damages for breach OF
contract 10 deliver from 6,c00.co 10 5000 VcJ
feet of spruce logs
The plaintiff says that n contract was
made in February, 1925. by which the de-
PENDANTS agreed TO sell and deliver 10 the
plaintiff during the four ensuing logging
seasons beginning with the season Of lsS1-
1896 such quantities Of spruce mill logs,
not less than 6.0yJ 900 nor more than 500
coo feet in each year. ~ the plaintif
might desire: that plaintiff agreed 10 buy
said logs and to pay therefor al the mar
ket price.
that the price be fixed before they deltV-
cred the logs. hut after negotiations they
failed to agree upon any price and the
defendants sold their logs 10 other par
ties.
The plaintiff now brings this suit for
breach OF contract. claiming that the d.
PENDANTS were under obligation TO furnish
i. 900. 0rD feet of lumber and not having
done 81 they are liable in damages.
The defendants say that they offered 10
deliver the lumber under the contract at
the market price as they claim the mar
ket price to have been at the time. ou,
that they dii not wish to deliver the logs
and he obliged 70 sue for he price as they
had done III prior years.
The parties differ very materially IN
their positions az TO the tme ana place
for fixing the market price Of the logs.
During the trial the parties agreed 10
report the case to the law court and the
jury was excused until Tuesday at T. NJ.
The court was occupied during the rest
of the day in taking the testimony and
will probably finish the case. Thursday
forenoon. and resume jury trials in the
afternoon. Adjourned to 9-l5 A Nj,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Notes..

The Amateur night which the Bennett
Moulton Co. will give, Thursday night.
when the bes; participant will receive s.
III gold, decided by the audience, will
doubtless prove very interesting TO the
large audience which is bound to be pres
cnt. Already Manager Moulton has re
ceived applications from the following
talent: Morrison Sisters. cake walkers.
singers and dancers; Josie Lea vocalist I;
and Connors and Lyons, acrobats A large
list of artists is expected to enter the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Culhane. Oh. &c and Weston's Minstrc,s.

A minstrel company is always great
drawing attraction everywhere and espe-
cialiy when the company is well known.
and when Culhane. Chace and Weston's
MinStrels appear at the Opera house on
Thursday evening. they will doubtless be
greeted by an audience that will tax the
capacity OF the theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

The enthusiasm of the actors in
tVanSeline" increases with each re-
hearsal under the inspiring direction of
Mrs. Rodenbaugh, and assurance grows
stronger that the performance at the
Opera House, Nov. :, will be one of the
most beautiful and artistic ever seen
in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

me funeral Of the late Stephen b.
Longleiiow was held at 10 A. NJ, Mon
Day from the home of Bowman stree,
Key. Norman McKinnon officiating. In.
terment was in Riverside cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

Inc young people of the Conrrera
tlonal church will enjoy themselves
TINS evening. with Halloween party
IN the chapel. The usual Halloween
program will be observed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

The W. {. I. L. will tender a recep-
tlon. TINS evening, at their rooms to
the Young Woman's Union and to all
young people in the city who are in
any way interested in temperance or
philanthropic work. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all.