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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-31

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,.Sd ByJC MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-31
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,0OI GREAT 1904
Xxx pENNsYLYANA ROUTE lOOf

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70 THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAlLS
, 1884-07-19
Indianapolis Hit Again,

INDIANAPOLIS, July lS.-The banking
house of A. and J. c. S. Harrison did
not open its doors this morning. A petit
ton was filed by Alfred Harrison, the
senior partner, asking for the appoint
ment OF a receiver and the court appoint
ed John Claypool, son of Hon. Solomon
Claypool, who is attorney for j. C. S.
Harrison in the receivership of the In
diana Banking Company. Mr.. Claypool
filed a bond at once and took charge of
the bank. No statement is ~obtainable
yet. There are about 400 depositors,
some for considerable sums, among them
$50, 900 of the city funds.
, 1884-07-19

NN<N- NA~SN-1
1t was a "Bioomer" car ratting along up
Washington street. 1t was scarcely half
filed, with plenty of room ''forlaId." AT
Franklin square, d party of half Il dozen
ladies stood upon the corner, poking their
sunshRdes at the driver. III car came t. a
halt, and the urbane conductor smilingly
Glighted and assisted his passengers 10 tho;-
seats. While he was thus employed another
lady approached the waiting-car, and, unub-
served by him, slipped into ono OF the rear
seats. The cur started, and as the smiling
conductor returned TO his place on the resr
platform he discovered his new passenger.
"Madam," said the conductor, no longer
smiling, ''these rear seats arc reserved Tor
smokers. You must go forward"
"For smokers, is itF
The bell rang and the car came To a stop.
Eyes, for smokers You must go Onward.
Come, the car is waiting.
"An' is it go forward l mustg'
Eyes, that's the rule. Come, hurry"
Six cars now formed a procession in the
rear. Drivers were swearing, conductors
hurrying forward to sec what was the matter,
and passengers were craning their necRs out
of the windows and specializing MS to the
meaning of the delay.
AN these seats are for snokersF
Eyes, they are Come, hurry"
AN / must move foTrard or smoker
YES, you must"
"Begorra, then, an III smoke. Have We a
mntchf'
And the lady drew from her pocket a black
dudeen, which she proceeded to light, and
leaning back In her seat puded contentedly
away. Ike conductor pulled the bell with
energy and the procession moved on, but it
was hve minutes before no fully recovered
his breath.
, 1884-07-19

discouraged; 100000, 600 acres of land in
the hands Of one man is far less profitable
to a nation in every way than when its
ownership is divided among 1000 men.
The evil of permitting large tracts of
the national domain to be consolidated
and controlled by few against many is en-
HANGED, when the persons controlling it
are aliens. 1t is but fair that the public
land should be disposed of only to actual
settlers, and to those who are citizens of
the republic or willing to become so.
OUR SHIPPING INTERESTS.
Among our national interests which
languish is the foreign carry
ing trade. 1t was scriously
crippled in our civil war, and another blow
was given to it in the general substitution
of steam for the sail in ocean traffic. With
a frontage on the two great oceans, with a
frontage larger than hat of any other ma
ton, we have every indueement to restore
our navigation. The government has
hitherto refused It's help, and Il small
share of the encouragement given to rail-
ways and to manufacturers, and a small
share of the capital and the zeal given by
our citizens to those enterprises would
have carried our ships to every sea and to
every port A law just enacted removes
some of the burdens upon our navigation
and inspires hope that this great interest
may at least receive its due share of at
%tention. All efforts in this direction should
receive encouragement.
sACREDNEsS OF HI BALLoT.
This survey of our condition as a nation
reminds us that material prosperity is but
a mockery if it does not tend to preserve
the liberty of the people. Free ballot is
the safeguard Of Republican institutions,
without which no national welfare is as
sumed. A popular election honestly con-
Quoted, embodies every majesty of true
government. Ten million of voters desire
to take part in the pending contest, and
the safety of the republic rests upon the
integrity of the ballot-upon the
security of suffrage to citizens. To
deposit a fraudulent vote is
no worse a crime against constitutional
liberty than to obstruct the deposit of an
honest vote. He who corrunts suffrages
strikes at the very root Of free govern
ment. He is the arch enemy of the re-
public. He forgets that in trampling upon
the rights of others he fatally imperils his
own rights. 1T is u good land which the
Lord, our God, doth give u.s." We can
maintain our heritage only by guarding
with vigilance the source Unpopular power.
| am with great respect your obedient
servant.
(Signed) JAMES G. BLAINE.
, 1884-07-19
Measured Satisfaction.

PARIS, July ls.-It is officially an
nounced that China has given France the
first measure of satisfaction. The Chin
ese Imperial CARTE of the 10th published
a decree in accordance with the terms of
the convention May IL. In this decree
the Emperor orders the Chinese troops to
e~vacuate Laoki, Langson and Quo Bang
and withdraw to this side of the passes
leading to Yum Nan, Kwang Ton and
Kwang 81. The evacuation will be COM
pleted within a month.
, 1884-07-19
Tools OF Trade.


Mr. Winks-My dear, read such a funny
thing about China to-day. On the first birth
day OF n Chinese male infant he is seated in a
large sieve, with money scales, a foot meas
ure, a pair OF shears, q brass mirror, u pen
ell, ink and books, and other articles ranged
in a circle around him. The object which he
handles trst is thought to be a sure prophecy
of his future occupation Well, / concluded
To try 1t Just for fun, and 50 / hxed our baby
that way.
Mr.. Winks-Indeed! What did he take bold
Of fir. tt
Mrs.. wink-wel, the fact is he picked up
the shears.
Mr.. Winls-Good! We must move 10
Chicago at once. He Is destined to become a
great editor.
, 1884-07-19
Internationally Information,
New York Graphic.l

INew Iork Grnphlc.I
Young Smith is greatly smitten with the
charms Of Miss de Moni, whose excessive
mode ty is only equaled by her fathers
wealth. Tho affection, however, is alto
gether one-sided. One day last week, as he
was sitting OUT an evening urging his suit
he accidentally laid his hand on the sharp end
Of a perpendicular pin.
- that pinin he exclaimed on the i'm.
pulse of the moment. Seeing at once hat he
had made a mistake he inquired, after a long
and awkward pause, Miss de Moni, did you
hear what ! said"
ayes, sir, / did" was the response. "
"Wel,n returned he, "you mustn't believe
all you hear
, 1884-07-19
A Suggestion 10 Como Home.

WASHINGTON, July lS.-Rear Admiral
Nichols, Acting Secretary of the Navy,
and General Hagen, Chief Signal Officer,
had a conference to day at which it was
concluded to suggest to Commander
Schley that he bring the survivors of the
Greedy party from st. Johns to Portland,
Me, where they can remain until better
prepared to stand the change of climate.
The families can join them at Portland if
so desired.
, 1884-07-19

LONDON, July lS.-The steamer Saint
Dunstan from Marseilles arrived in Men
zey to-day. There were W deaths from
cholera during the voyage. The steamer
was ordered placed in an isolated position.
All communication with shore is forbid
den.
MARsEILLEs, July lS.-Six deaths
since 9 O'Clock this morning.
LONDON, July ls.-The Health officers
here have organized a hospital service in
the event cholera makes its appearance.
ToULoS, July ls.-Fourteen deaths
last night, The Mayor is improving.
The Deputy Mayor is also i'll. The panic
continues and the exodus is increasing.
MARsEILLEs, July lS.-Twenty-thrcc
deaths last night. Cholera has appeared
at Aries, iorty-four miles from here.
There was three deaths there.
, 1884-07-19
Afraid of Cholera.

NEW York, July ls.-Poliee sanitary
inspectors are investigating five cases of
reported cholera in a tenement in Spring
street. The deaths were from children's
Summer complaints.
, 1884-07-19

MADISON, Wis, July lS.-This was
the last day of the Convention of the
National Teachers Association. The
committee on nominations recommended
the denomination of President T. W.
Bicknell, who declined the honor. f.
Louis Soudon, of St. Louis, was recon-
mended as Bicknells successor, with W.
+. Sheldon, of Boston, as secretary.
, 1884-07-19

lOlive Logan,s Letter.l

IOHFV IObuI8 LVNNSEsI
1t is al acknowledged fact that Lawrence
Barrett has lot $4,000 by his engagement
here, But what OF thatr' said my inform
snt ''He will make it up in three weeks In
America Socially his stay here has been a
gala one, and if he has paid the fiddler "a
pretty stiff price, certainly the tunes have
been good. No doubt he has had a 'jollier
time" than Mary Anderson, because pretty
Mary was so jealous land rightly, tool OF her
fGir fam6 thai she refused to know people,
even Of high social rank, II they were in any
way linked with a fast set
, 1884-07-19
The Democratic Leader.
SATURDAY. July 10, 1884.


They swing no more on the old mont gate
Meath the CLEAN OF the cold, pale moon.
And doorstep picnics are out of date.
Aud loves soft musical tune
Is II" more humined on the promenade.
In the evenings COO ing breeze
He's a better place for sparkling the maid.
In the hammock under thu trees.
ST. Paul Herald.
, 1884-07-19

Utica observer.l

LCtCh oDseTNeT.J
For the benefit of our country brass bands,
we give the following philosophical card from
q polti, band leader; my band is composed
of thirty members, twelve Republicans, twelve
Democrats and six on the fence. II both par
ties want US toe same time, we divide up and
gnch faction takes three Of tho fence riders
A. a whole we can conscientiously do good
service for either party. We are now ready
tor biz1
, 1884-07-19
Colored Man Hanged.

WAYNEsBoRo, Pa, July Is. y Sam
Williams ~(colored) was hanged here at
noon for the murder of Glenn Bush, also
colored, October 20. The execution was
private in the jail yard. A crowd outside
Of 300 colored people was very orderly.
, 1884-07-19
Mrs. MARY B. Wel,h, of the low

Mrs, Mary B. Welch, of the Iowa
State Agricultural College, who wrote the
department on cooking in Chamberlain's
Household Souvenir, says NO cook
book prepared either in ,hs East or in
any Of the large cities, can perfectly meet
the wants of small Western towns" The
SoIyepir is a thirty-two page pamphlet,
containing 100 of Mrs. Welch's choicest
recipes, besides a great deal Of other use
full information. 1t is published by
Chamberlain x Co., Des Moines, Iowa,
who are propr;etors of Chamberlain
Cole, Cholera and biarrhea Remedy,
etc. Yon can get a copy free of charge =,
Hunt & Whipple's drug store,
, 1884-07-19

NEW York, July Is.-The schedules,
In the assignment of Carhart, Whitford &
Co, clothiers, to Nathaniel Whitman,
were filed to-day. Liabilities, 81, $50, 497;
contingent liabilities, slS9, sos. Nominal
assets, 81, sic, 1874; actual assets, s9ll,-
REQ
, 1884-07-19

OVID, Mich, July lS.-Cotter, Beattie
& Co., general merchandise and lumber
manufacturers, made an assignment to-
day. The firm was a heavy one. This is
the third failure here within twenty days.
, 1884-07-19

SAN FRANCISCO, July ls.-The sale of
California blooded stock at Sacramento
yesterday was largely attended. Large
prices were realized. A two-year-old by
Norfold fetched SO, $50. Fourteen animals
were sold bringing $40. 200.
, 1884-07-19
American Nnothod,

The notifications OF he old schools are passed
away, aud the pupil Taught TO recognize ut sight
that which the hn ers are required To perform.
That those who practice for years. without u
thorough and comprehensive knowledge Of the
material fruni which their music Is composed.
are playing the part OF an autOmaton-not an
Intelligent being.
Thai execution upon any instrument must be
considered In no Otnrr light than mechanical
art, governed b a principle, which, thorough
understood and pr,eticed, covers the whola
ground OF artistic dcNtrrity.
That the price uf success T. honest. daily.
mental and mechanical study Of those iumda-
mental pasSag s-chordS aud S~cales-fr IN
which are deveiOped the peculiar forms Of ali
composers.
! nat good pupils never graduate, or see the
time there i nothing lew tn arm, but study
u gaining familiarity with every composer ul
merit, cleaning therefrom Itnd appunpriaiing to
Themselves the beauties and gems from every
school Of composition
THE AMERICA NJ THOU has. within
TIE sixteen years Of Its pub lcAtiOn. ellie ted from
thou sands OF delighted patrons scattr red from
the Atlantic to the Z. clnc Coast, The most nat
teTing testim mails. which can be seen by call
ing on Mrs. Mercer. Can refer 10 great number
ut patrons on the Pacific Coast and In the East
, 1884-07-19

When you learn that there is an office
OF the Genuine Singer N.l;bme in Chey-
enne, give us a call aud be convinced that
we come to stay. A frst-class repalrer In
the office; all work warranted. at the cor
ner Of 18th and Hill streets.
THE SINGER MIRO. Co.
, 1884-07-19

MIR. f. n. Chase, Director of the Iowa
State Board Of Agriculture, says; while
out at the State fair grounds on the 9th
inst, Mr.. Rounds, Of Cedar Falls, was
taken with a sudden and violent attack of
cholera morJus, | procured a bottle of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhpa Remedy for him, after Lis taking
the first dose he felt relieved Of the pam
and in a short time he was well and re
manned to see the fair. Sold by Hunt &
Whipple.
, 1884-07-19

SHANGHAI, July ls.-The appearance
of the French feet in Chinese waters had
the effect of Strengthening the peace
marty
, 1884-07-19

PANAMA, July lS.-There is much sick
ness here. In one hospital there are over
a dozen cases of yellow fever and 4 hun
dred Of ~dysentery.
, 1884-07-19

We are prepared to contract, on short
notice, large or small lots of Texas cattle.
fresh from range in Texas, to be delivered
by rail at any point in the North.
JNo. d. DoBYNs & Co.
, 1884-07-19

Rancnmen will save money by calling
on q. W. Clark & Son for their groceries
in the Wyoming block. cheyenne.
, 1884-07-19

WASHINGTON, July lS.-The Treasury
Department purchased 355, 900 ounces of
silver for delivery at Philadelphia, New
Orleans and San Francisco minis.
, 1884-07-19

Benton & White. located on Hill street
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth,
keep a feed. sale and boarding stable.
Teams for sale at reduced prices.
, 1884-07-19

LONDON, July ls.-The eldest daugh-
ter of Matthew Arnold is engaged to be
married to Frederick Whiteridge, a New
York lawyer.
, 1884-07-19

There is II demand for the coinage of half.
gent PIECES They are probably wanted III
charitable PURPOSES
, 1884-07-19

FoR SALE-A piano and sewing
machine, cheap for cash. viii exchange
for horses or real estate. Inquire at AIS
Warren avenue.
, 1884-07-19

For SALE-We have saddle ponies,
work horses and mules and second hand
wagons for sale. TERRY BROTHERS.
, 1884-07-19

All delicacies of the season at the
Pioneer saloon. Ladies entrance from
Eddy street
, 1884-07-19
FOR RALE.
Fer safe Mt , BArE.in.
A fine bedroom set of furniture, carpet,
etc, Apply to u. +. WurPPLE.


Fos SALE|I offer my residence pro
perry on Seventeenth street, adjoining the
residence of L. Z. Warren, for sale. In
quine of Ii. IIousman, Cheyenne.
, 1884-07-19

A fine lot of Hereford stock for sale ut
Great Western corral.
, 1884-07-19

Positively the finest toilet soaps ever
brought to this city, at Rhodes & Trox-
ellis
, 1884-07-19

New Novelties
A host of them. at Rhodes & TroxelIs.
, 1884-07-19

Every Smoker should try Little
JokeE."
, 1884-07-19

The most popular brand of soap ever
made. at Rhodes 4 Iroxelfs.
, 1884-07-19

THE ONLY oNCISE ORR
" lich will stand Artistic Criticism. and furnish
.ne muteriai upon which every educated teach
er can bpS' then own peculia lilies IL instrLc-
ton II pr SeTts in Il new light, based up"n
nnthral laws. the art OF eNecut on aud science
of music.
, 1884-07-19

Lessons given in oil painting, land
scapcs, flowers, etc. For terms apply at
LEADER oiicc or southeast corner Of
Seventeenth street and Warren avenue.
, 1884-07-19

L rgest line of boots and shoes in the
city at jenkins & Ross.
, 1884-07-19

Furniture repaired and rupholstend
at Craig, Davis u Co.'S
, 1884-07-19

Little Joker is the best smoking to-
baceo.
, 1884-07-19

Ellis keeps the boss soda water.
, 1884-07-19
STEPHEN w. DOWNEY

Warren 5 new block at Cheyenne, Wyoming,
Wyoming. Business in all the District Court.
Territory carefully and promptly prosecuted
Homestead, Pre-Emption, Desert Land and ]
agement of land contests in the local land ofiC
at Washington. Locations Of choice Mineral.
and patents secured cheaply and speedily.
Land, Mining and Water Companies carefully
matters and the Investment of capital solicited
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-08-28
MARKET REPORTS,
Grain 0nd ProvisionA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST %, Is4t,
hh LOUIS
CDrTnN-EtnhI,

CoTToN-StNsty. mddinI %. tIIH0.
FLOUR-Steaiy; XXA To choice, ~ IN N 10
patents, SjSMtj.6)
NhEAT-HtrongcrS No. > Rod. Sl8.llsI5 for
now; NO. ) Red, new, - 9@T2Sc.
COhN-'Ncakcr; NO.2 : mlXcd, 4SJ5Nigc; No
whlto mixed, 4n4. GLJlc.
OATS-llighcr; No. :. 2Gtslf2-lSo
RYE-Steudy; No. 2. jO4 oslo.
IOBACCO-Firfn; lugs; common 10 choIoo
tbODioO; lear; common rcd leaf Sr.5l1
H.OO: medium to good SDUJDlLOO
HAY-Pralrio $S.UttJ9 % tor primo 10 choice
new; clover mixed, $NHiO tor common m
prime; choicc new Timothy, SlL0GlJp.OJ; ian.
AE1bI@c: dairy, choice TO fancy, l6Dl7c; low
grades nominal '
EGGs-Actiyc; fresh stock, I2@l2Ho per
dozen. '
PoTArOEs-Cuict. At 6T'b0i@l5c Ter bushol
fohH-S'cldy; new mess, $500.
LAtD-Quirt; primo steam TEU7IGC
BACON-LOngs lOSWll +sc; shorts, IlaNlit;n:
cloar RIBS &C. all packed.
NOOi.-IuD-wa3hci. chOIce 8ufis}lc: coir
ED2Jc; dlngy ana low >5q2i. Uuwlssr,
Choice medium, %l,g22c; good average mclllIln
M~Dc; selected iight line ls9l,c: COOL uy.
erago, lGgl7c; heavy l4glGc: comb;n. l.,
HiDES-Oumt; dry ihuL lGo: damugrt.
he: bulls or staIs. lOc; dry salte t.
Gc: dry saltcd. damaged, Dc: kID m /
calf, sultcd SIC; dauagci GAc; buns m /
stays, jl4c; green, uncurcl 7lfc; dumlIri, =,
6l.c. >
SHEEP PELTS-Wcak; green .51s5e: drv
do, iOD'5c., IA to amount and guaiityo. wn,,.
green shcarlings. l02Jc; dry do, lOul,e:
green luDO skins. SAI2Jc.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-08-28
France.
ADMMAL COrRnElls rrrnnp

''''iNN" wv N'I = REPORT,
PARIS, August 27.-Thc onlcIa r,nort
OF the bomburdment OF Foo CHOW on
Saturday, as received from Admiral Cony.
bet, Is as follows:
600 Cuow. Sunday Morning, August
PA good beginning has been modn
We opened fire yesterday, and in fonr
hours nine Chinese men-oi. war and twelve
lunks were sunk, and the Kruon
battery, commanding the battery,
was silcnced Our loss Is six kuIc3
and twenty-seven wounded. The nnct
suffered no serious damage except that
the boiler OF u torpedo boat burst Thn
Chinese losses are heavy. DurInc tho
night the fleet was besct by bnrnino
wrecks and logs. Torpedo cutters viii
clear all OF this away to-day; afterwards
we VIII lombard the arsenal. We shall
not leave the river before the 2qth or aoth
The officers and men Gro animated With
the greatest ardoR,
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-08-28
Il ocal on third page.

Local on third page.
The latest styles in Boys and Child
renS Hats at Chicago Clothing House. Ct
Judge Halker passed through this city
for home yesterday.
Buy your feed stuff of Alden & Puck
EFT, Eighth street. Telephone No. SO. 4t
MIR. j. II. Traxler returned yesterday
from the east, where he went to purchase
goods.
The latest novelties in Hats, Chicago
Clothing House. Ct
-Juett Bakers leave having expired, he
left early this week to resume his duties a,
West Point
-Whitock Brothers, spcciahee in Stet-
500 Hats. 81
C. NJ. Alden lost fine, $3.50 mule
day or two ago, lone of span working at
street filling,
Fresh Oysters at Joe Steagala's saloon
and restaurant, corner Sixth and CONNER.
cial tf
Mrs Geo. Parsons has left Chatauoua
and is now visiting Mr.. Parsons relatives
in Kennebunk, Maine.
The largest stock of Silk Caps in the
city, Whitlock Brothers, The Hat,ers. 3,
Hon. Oscar Turner was in the CITY
yesterday. He boarded the Fowler here
last evening TO 60 to Paducah.
Travelling Caps in seal brown, dark
green, wine, blue and black colors at Chi
cago Clothing House. Ct
Miss .Abbie Wheeler, of Mt Carmel,
returned home yesterday morning after a
lplesant stay with Miss Ycsts lIalli-
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-08-28
ItaEA
KING nUMDERr AND rug CHOLERA,

KING HUMBERT AND TIE CHOLERA.
TURIN, August 27.-King Humber aud
Prime Minister Deprets arrived yester.
day at Briscu, a city of about 10000 per.
sons, In the province OF Cuneo, Pied.
mont. They visited cholera patients at
hospitals, and left s., 900 for relief of the
sufferers. Italian peasants in cholera
districts repcl the doctors and prefer to
trust IN charms and superstitions. At
Brisca u girl was dying in II thy room
In which two sheep were feeding from
nasty trough. The sheep wero allowed
there because OF the belief their wool
would absorb the disease. The peasants
are strong believers In the powerful ef-
hcacy OF professions, a serious tumult
occurred yesterday at Lucca because the
Pretcct prohibited Il procession. 1t was
necessary TO call out the military to ouell
the disturbance and several of the rioters
| received wounds.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-08-28
Another Brutal Outrage.

CLEVELAND, O., August PA special
nom Fredericksburg, Va. states that
another brutal outrage was committed
yesterday on Miss Fanny Thomas the
belle OF that city, jacob Gmndler. Il
young Bayarian, made improper propo.
sails to her, and when she tried TO cscaDc
seized her, threw her down, choked her
uhtl! she became unconscious, and then
accomplished his purpose The glu ia
terribly Injured. GrunI or was captured
alter being wounded and is now in jaIl
closely guarded to prevent lynching.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-08-28
Tho Gallant French Army Which
Was to Punish John
Chinaman.
Their lnhumanity and Repulse on TIT
River Min Supplemented by Ami
hilatiOn in Tonquin.
General Gordon Attacked at KhaItoum BY
Large Body of Rebels, Whom
He Repulses.
England.

LONDON, August 27.-A telegram just
received from Shanghai, states that SO,.
600 Chinese troops who had been secretly
massed on the frontier, suddenly invaded
Tonquih after desperate fighting, anc
completely annihi ated the French troops
In that province, the Chinese losing scy.
eral thousand killed during the different
engagements which followed in quick
succession The masSing of this large
lorCo on the frontier has been going on
Tor some time under the supervision OF
experienced military leaders, and SO well
did they conduct the affair that Tn,
French were unaware OF their proximity
until they swept down on them lko nm
avalanche. The French fought dcsper.
ately and repeatedly ch rged tho Chinese
hnes, but as lust as the latter were
broken they closed up with remarkable
military precision, and many hapd-to.
hand encounters enSucd, the French fin.
ally succumOlng TO overwhelming odds.
LONDON, August 27.--A dispatch of TO.
day from Shanghai to Reuters agency,
sayss "Ihe French loss In the bombarl.
ment OF Foo Chow was seven killed and
fourteen wounded, The Chinese loss is
estimated at 1000 killed and 5000
wounded. The Chinese man.of.war
langwu was exploded by a torpedo after
1t 1ired broadSido at tie French
torpedo boat The boiler OF
tnc 4aItcl was exploded BY
hand-grenadcs, thrown from the Yangwi
after which the boat was sunk BY the
Volta to prevent its being captured by the
Chinese. The French expected to occu.
py tho heights commanding the PagJda
anchorage. 1t Is reported that there arc
$4,000 Chinese troops In the vicinity Of
Foo Chow,