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Glover Seed.

I have for sale One Hundred Bushels of
Prime Sapliug aud Red Top Glover Seed.
Dec. 10, 1898. MARSHALL BURNS.
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Fresh Cement.

Just received carload of Fresh Cumber-
land Hydraulic Cement i'm barrels and smaller
quantities iu paper sacks.
b. e. WASHINGTON, Agent.
Nav 1SQ2
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withdrawing.

will do withdrawing upon easy terms, and
DO il we'll.
June q, 90 WI. A. Brent.
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STOP THAT
HORRIBLE COUCH!
Go at once aud get bottle of
PRIMLEY'S SPEEDY CURE,
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.

- HOULD you buy a bottle and it does not
= give satisfaction, on the return Of the empty
bottle we will cheerfully refund the price paid
for it in other goods. Sold by CT. LIGHT
DRIMLEY'S sarsapsrilla sold on the above
i plan, by CT. LIGHT.
DRIMLEYS Iron and Wahoo Bitters sold
l. on the same plan by G. 7. LIGHT.
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Ise Dr.. Miles NERVE PI,ssrERs for SPINAL
WEAKNESS. All druggists sell en- for &c.
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COncOmitantS.

have lust received a fresh Tot of Heinz
Mustard Dressing Catsup and Mixed Pickles;
also Peuiiohn's Breakfast Food
Nav no. 1893. W. = MERCHANT.
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Trains No. 400 AIS, 4l6 and 44s are daily ex
cepi Sunday; Train No. $50 runs Sunday only.
Additional mixed train leaves Chsrlestown
/. 20 a. M, and arrive at Harper's Ferry at 206
a. m. ex. Sunday.
SOUTHWARK. All 4l9 4lS 447 4ls
Stations. Pass. Pass. Pass. MiI Mix.
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Cold Water Alabastine
Mayors Notice.

All owners and occupants of properly with.
IN the corporate limits of Charles Town are
hereby notified that Hog Pens Privies, etc,
must De thoroughly cleaned. and not only
.leaned but we'll lined Orotherwise disirtected.
GUSTAV BROWN,
Oct IL 1Sg3. Mayor.
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For Rent.

Store roop for rent. Apply to
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The morning call., 1894-08-02

state of war between Japan and
CHINA was precipitated by the Kow
Snung incident. Had such notice
preceded the sinking of the ship. Japsn
would not have incurred liability to Great
Britain and been obliged to apologize. In
effect, that notice is equivalent to declar-
alton of war, or at least il imposes the
same obligations upon neutral nations.
BY this stroke Japan doubtless has seri-
ously embarrassed China in the efforts to
supply herself with warlike equipments in
other countries. just what effect it will
have on Chinese treaty ports cannot be
fOretold now. Japan has taken the ground
that they are practically foreign settle
ments, and, therefore, has disclaimed any
intention TO interfere with them, regarding
them as outside the scene of hostile opera
tions. 1t is believed. however. that China
will now proceed to close the more impor-
tant treaty ports, beginning with Shanghai,
perhaps, by Obstructing the entrances.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. lit is re-
ported here that the Winchester Repeating
Arms Company has shipped several car
loads of guns and ammunition for the
Chinese Government. The shipment was
sent by rail to Vancouver, B. C.
The morning call., 1894-08-02

from the Naniwa, and from this fire was
directed upon the troops still in the water.
There was no attempt to save life. 1t was
evident that no quarter was to be given.
and that all were to be massacred.
The Naniwa steamed away to report TO
the British consulate OF naval officer that
seven Englishmen had been killed. A
number of soldiers reached a rock and
were saved. Colonel Van Hanneky had
a miraculous escape and arrived at Che
mulpo in a Korean fishing boat on July 28.
He has sworn to an affidavit before the
British Consul in regard to the evidence
above narrated. He bears testimony to
the splendid conduct of the Chinese
troops. sNho. he says. died gloriously fight
ing to the last
The Standards correspondent at Chez
Foo sends similar account to the Times
correspondence. 1t says the Japanese
made the most strenuous attempts to de-
stroy all the survivors who were wit
nesses to their action.
The morning call., 1894-08-02

Y ashimo joined in the action. The Chin
Yuen finally fed and was pursued, but
not overtaken.
The second Chinese warship. Kuwani,
had meantime been engaged with the
Japanese cruiser Atkisua, but like the
Chin Yuen, she fled and took refuge be-
tween the shore and the shoal.
"The transport carried six guns and had
100 soldiers on board. The captain of the
transport surrendered, but the soldiers re-
sisted capture. The Naniwa was ulti-
mately obliged to open fire upon the trans
port and sink her. The captain and others
were rescued by the boats of the Naniwa.
1t was afterward discovered that the
transport was the British steamer Kow
Shung. She haG on board four chiefs of
battalion and fifteen colonels of the Chi
nese army.
"The japanese Government as soon as
it was informed of the sinking of the
British ship expressed its regrets. declar-
ing TO the British Charge d'Affaires if,
after inquiry had been made, Japan was
shown TO be in the wrong, the Japanese
Government was prepared to make all
reparation Tor the loss sustained"
The naval engagement of July 25 should
not be confounded with the naval battle
of July 80, nor should the Chin Yuep, a
Chinese unarmored ship of 2300 tons, in
this lrst encounter, be confounded with
the Chinese armored battle-ship Chen
Yuen, of 1900 tons.
The morning call., 1894-08-02

the hour for opening up the country was at
hand. The process began IN 1876, when
treaty was made with Japan. A party OF Japa-
nese sailors, whila landing for water on Kang-
wa Island, were mistaken for Americans or
Frenchmen and were fired upon by a Deighbor-
ing fort. Japan saw her opportunity, and her
fleet demanded as an indemnity that certain
privileges in trade should be granted her. This
was the first step toward the opening of the
country 10 foreign intercourse. The Korean
Japanese treaty OF 1876-the first entered into
by the Koreans-was concluded on the basis
of free trade, only small amount of tonnage
dues on shipping being payable. In a subsequent
convention in 1877 Japan was granted the
privilege OF opening three coaling stations on
the coast In 1879 the harbor of GenSan, and
later ChemuIpo, were thrown open to Japanese
commerce, all other nations being excluded
from the benefits granted to Japan. In the
meantime, China, which has always regarded
Korea as dependency OF her empire. began TO
grow Jealous of the increasing Influence OF
Japan, and to counteract this hold of her In
veterate enemy encouraged, IL not actually In
stigated, foreign powers TO follow in the foot
steps OF Japan In concluding treaties with this
"Hermit Kingdom" and it was with her help
that Admiral Shufeldt led the way and success
fully carried through treaty between the
United States and Korea in 1882. Later on
commercial treaties were also negotiated by
Great Britain. Germany, France, Russia and
Italy.
An interesting account OF the circumstances
attending the conclusion OF the American
treaty has been given by Rear-Admiral Shu-
feldt, an account, moreover, which throws an
important light upon the General Sherman
affair. The rear.admiraPs narrative is as
follows:
81 had been In Korea some years before to
settle the trouble In regard to the massacre OF
the troops of our ship General Sherma n, and
had written letter to the King asking an
The morning call., 1894-08-02

Yashimo and Nauiwa met the two Chinese
warships near Pantao Island. The Chi
nese did not salute. but made warlike
preparations. In order to get out of the
narrow waters the Japanese cruisers put
10 sea, whereupon the Tsao Kiang pursued
the Naniwa.
"The Naniwa tbeIeupon put about and
steamed toward the two Chinese ships.
The Chin YGen and the Kuwani. how
ever, retreated. and the Chin Yuen hoisted
a white flag above the Chinese naval en-
sign. The Naniwa consequently delayed
firing upon the warship, and then the
transport crossed the. bow of the Naniwa.
TIE latter fired a blank shot and signaled
the transport to stop. Meantime the Chin
Yuen had approached under the Naniwa's
stern. and when within 300 meters. dis
charged a torpedo. which passed near
the Japanese warship. The Naniwa then
opened fire upon the Chin Yuen and the
The morning call., 1894-08-02

dimlnishment Of Korean territory or
alienation of Korean independence upon
the part Of Great Britain or any other
power, il such interference endangers
Russian interests.
MADRID, Aug. 1.-The Spanish Govern
ment, on account of misgivings regarding
the possible results to the Philippine Isl
ands in the event of japan becoming the
dominant power in the East has purchased
three cruisers from English firms.
SHANGHAI, August 1-Noon.-It Is ru-
mOred here that eight Russian warships
with troops aboard have left Vladivostock
under sailing orders.
1890 P. Mn consequences Of the dec
laration of war upon China. proclaimed by
Japan yesterday, the Japanese Minister
will leave for Toxic tomorrow. The Jap
anese flag was hauled down from the Con-
sulate here to-day. The light has been re-
moved from the mouth of the Ming PO
River Fifteen hundred Japanese were
; killed at Yashan.
The morning call., 1894-08-02
WARS GRIM FRONT
Japan Makes a Formal
Declaration.
GREAT POWERS NOTIFIED.
England Declares She Will Re-
main Neutral.
RUSSIA LETS NOBODY INTERFERE
GREAT POWERS NOTIFIED.
.RUssIAL LETS NOBODY INTERFERE
1t Is Admitted That the Declaration
of War VIII Seriously Embar-
raSS China.

TOXIC. Aug. 1.-The Japanese Govern.
ment has Informed the representatives Of
foreign powers here that state of war
exists between Japan and China. This is
regarded as equivalent to declaration of
war.
The japanese Government has in
structed its Minister in London to apollo
gize to Great Britain for firing upon and
sinking the transport KOw Shung while
she was flying the British flag. The Jap
anese Minister has been instructed to in-
form Great Britain that the commander of
the Japanese cruiser did not know the
Kow Shung was a British vessel until
after the fight.
Captain Galsworthy Of the KeW Shung
and many other persons on the transport
were rescued by the boats of the Japanese
Warship.
. LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Japanese Min
lister at o'clock this afternoon informed
the Earl of Kimberly, Secretary Of State
for Foreign Affairs. that state Of war
exists between Japan and China.
The Earl of Kimberly, upon receiving
from the envoy of the Toxic Government
the official notification that Japan bad for
.mally declared war against China, declared
that Great Britain would remain neutral
in the matter. although the British Gov
d. ernment would Immediately take steps to
safeguard British interests in the Far East.
So, far as the sinking of the transport Kow
;Shung, flying the British flag. is concerned,
the envoy was informed that Great
Britain awaits the statement of the Eng
.lish captain of that steamer before max
ing any reply to the apology offered by
Japan.
The Exchange Telegraph Company
states that war between China and Japan
was formally declared at noon to-day by
japan.
The Admiralty has instructed Admiral
Sir Z, B. Freemantle, in command of the
China station. to prevent troops or arms
or munitions of war being conveyed under
the British flag to either China or Japan.
The admiral Is also instructed to guard
British lives and Interests.
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug 1.-The Russian
newspapers are unanimous in saying that
whatever the results are between China
and Japan Russia will not tolerate any
The morning call., 1894-08-02

explanation OF the matter. / was told that
must wait twenty days for my answer. 1t was
then late In the autumn, and feared to be
frozen up with few provisions In this out Of the
way and untraveled land. / had to set sail
without hearing word from the King. Upon
my arrival In America l received orders for
three years. cruise, and Immediately left the
United States for the voyage. In the meantime
the King of Korea had answered my letter,
and, finding that L had gone, he sent the mes.
sage overland to our Minister at Picking. From
here it was forwarded to the United States
without being opened, and 1t was several years
before received 1t. 1t was full OF friendship
from the King toward the Americans, and 1t ex-
planned the killing OF the crew of the General
Sherman In such a way as 10 show that the
King was not TO blame.
"In that letter lay the seeds which grew into
the Korean treaty aud the country would have
been opened sooner had the letter been ad-
dressed to the diplomatic agents of the United
States and not to me in my private capacity.
II would have thus been opened by our Min
lister at Peking and Korea might have been ten
years further advanced in its acquaintance
with the world OF to-day. AS it was the letter
caused my appointment as the diplomatic agent
for the bringing about of the treaty. was sent
by the Secretary of State to Peking with the
rank OF naval attache of the legation there and
with full powers to negotiate with Korea.
"I bore at this time In my pocket, though
no one knew it. a commission from the Presi-
dent Of the United States appointing me Min
lister to Korea. and l found upon my landing
in the country that the people and the King had
not forgotten my letter OF nearly ten years be-
fore. The treaty was signed near Chemulpo
and our ships fired a salute at the time in re.
sponse 10 a signal which / waved from the
shore. An American cottage now stands on
the spot where the treaty was signed and it Is
the residence of Mr.. Schoenicke. the German,
who acts there as the Chinese Commissioner Of
Customs.
"The Americans also opened JAPAN" Ad-
mlral Shufel1U said, ''and had our people
pushed their claims TO that trade, as have the
other nations who came In later, we would now
be the greatest foreign nation in connection
with the Japanese Empire. 1t s the same
with Korea. Americans are now in the lead in
that country, and they can, If they will, be the
predomnating power. 1t is true that Korea Is
still wrapped in the darkness OF its thousands
OF years OF seclusion. Its people are however,
no further back than were the Japanese at the
time Commodore Perry lay at anchor in Maya
saki Bay. l have lived some months In Korea
and l know something OF the King and the
people. 1 consider them very bright race
and I expect to see growth OF civilization
among them which will develop their country
and put them upon high plane among the
nations of Asia"
The morning call., 1894-08-02

gle. If numbers amounted to much japan
would not be morsel for China, as there
are 100000, 600 Chinese and only 100000
Japanese. Because of the vast expanse of
water over there the most of the fighting
must necessarily be done at sea. The
Japanese navy is new and thoroughly or
ganized. Their soldiers are brave and dis
ciplined. japan has culled from every
nation the cream of modern warfare. and
has the sympathy of the civilized world.
ION the other handsChina.is nation of
superstition and laZiness. 1t has some
large war-yessels, but they have not been
we'll kept and are dirty and poorly pre-
pared for an engagement. Chinese soldiers
are patriotic but are not disciplined. The
two engagements already reported prove
this statement. The largest man-of-war
in the Chinese navy has already been
sunk and thousands of Chinese have lost
their lives, while hardly scratch was
felt by the Japanese. The fact that China
has land inlet to Korea will not amount to
much in the present struggle, as any num-
Der of Chinese soldiers would not avail on
Korean soil before an open fire of the JAP
anese fleet. The japanese could rout the
CnlneSe army lToD noaAlJ any Aolodu City
by means of their feet, as the sea touches
on all sides of that country.
MY theory is that if a prolonged war
should follow China might whip Japan by
sheer force of numbers, as Chinese could
swarm the Japanese islands like locusts,
and it would not matter much If even
5000 Chinese lost their lives in the at
tempt; but in this event Russia or even
America or England would interfere. AS
l have said before. the sympathy of the
civilized world is with Japan. and will not
stand off and see her crushed"
The morning call., 1894-08-02
REMOVED THE PRISONER.
Outlaw Lucas Had a Very Close Call
on a LVnCI1ing.


GUTHRIE, o. T., Aug. Elmer Lucas,
the unfortunate member of the Cook gang
that robbed the Chandler bank, and who
was left behind by his fellows in crime,
had to be removed to the United States
Jail in this city this morning to prevent
lynching. The Jail at Chandler was at
tackled by infuriated citizens last night.
but they were met by strong guard that
had been quickly sworn in for the occa-
sion. While the citizens were preparing
for another attack Lucas was hurried from
the jail by a secret passage and brought
here. There is still talk of summary
Justice being meted out, but it is thought
Lucas is now secure.
While resis ting arrest to-day Billy Baker,
a notorious cattle-thief, was shot and killed
by United States Deputy Sheriff. Baker
is thought to be one OF the mem mbers of last
nights raidlng gang. A large posse of Of
fcers are now in pursuit OF the robbers,
who have been joined by several other
members of the gang and are now fortify-
ing in the Creek country. Their capture
seems doubtful as they are better ac-
quainted than their pursuers with the
country and it is thought can easily eVade
tham.
The morning call., 1894-08-02
TOLD BY JAPAN.
Official Account of the Sinking of the
Transport KoW Shung.

YOKOHAMA. Aug. 1-Following is the
official account from the Japanese Gov
ernment's standpoint of the battle of July
27 between the warships of Japan and
China:
1.-THE Chinese cruiser Chin Yuen and
the Kuwani were observed steaming from
Kasan, and a transport carrying Chinese
soldiers. conveyed by the Chinese warship
Tsao Kiang. was seen off Toxic, toward
Kasan. The Japanese cruisers Atkisua,
The morning call., 1894-08-02
CAMDEN's PART.
Sugar Trust Investigators Cannot
Agree Upon 1t Exactly.

WASHINGTON, Aug. The Senate
Sugar Trust Investigating Committee was
in session to-day considering the final re-
ports TO be made by the committee. Two
reports will probably be mado. 1t is un-
derstood the part which Senator Camden
has played in the inquiry is one of the
points ON which the Democrats and Re-
publicans agree. On this point the testi-
mony will be cited and the facts as they
appear commented upon in a manner
which will not, 1t is said, relieve the West
Virginia Senator from blame
The morning call., 1894-08-02
LANDED AT BLUEElELDS.
Marines Put ON Shore From the Brit
ish Ship Mohawk.

COLON, Colombia, Aug. 1.-The British
warship Mohawk, six guns, q twin screw
cruiser OF the third class, commanded by
Captain Leslie d. Stuart, has landed
force of sailors and marines at Bluefelds.
The adherents of Chief Clarence, the
Mosquito leader. have fortified the town
of Bluefields and river front In anticipa-
ton of an attack on the part of the Mica
raguans, who are believed to be upon the
point of making an advance from Rama.
The crew of the Norgegian steamship
George Sealey. which vessel went ashore
at Old Providence on July II. has arrived
here on its way home. The George Sealey
left New York on June 80 for Bluefelds.
and when she ran ashore large hole was
stove in her bottom. When last heard of
assistance had been sent to her, but she
had over 10. 600 gallons of water in her hold.
The morning call., 1894-08-02
MUST FIGHT AT SEA.
There Is NO Question That Japan
Will Whip China.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 1.-Jsmes M. Rollins,
newspaper man of this city. who recently
returned from three years. stay In Japan,
during which time he was associated with
Japanese soldiers and travelled consider
erably throughout that country and on the
Korean coast, said to an Associated Press
reporter:
"Japan will without doubt come off
victorious over China in the present strug-
The morning call., 1894-08-02
CHINESE DIED FIGHTING.

COwardly Conduct of the Japs in
Firing On an Unarmed Ship.
ceived the following account of the sink
ing of the Chinese transport kow Shung
from Che Foo China:
On July % the Japanese admiral on the
The morning call., 1894-08-02
A BLOW AT CHINA.
The Declaration Will Stop Her Pur-
chase of Munitions of War.

I1oN OI IIuHIIIOMS OF WaTs
WASHINGTON. Aug. IA cablegram an
nouncinR the arrival of the United States
steamship Monocacy at Nagasaki, Japan,
was received by Secretary Herbert to-day.
1t is the only official news that has come
to the Government from our representa-
tives in China and Japan, and the sur
mise that official dispatches are being OBJ
structed purposely now amounts to con-
vietion. The MonOcacy was at Chemulpo,
Korea, with the Baltimore, and 1t is sup
posed she ran over to Nagasaki for coal
and supplies.
1t is thought here that the action of
Japan in officially notifying the Brit
ish Government of the existence of
The morning call., 1894-08-02
FEARS FOR MISSIONARIES.
Chinese Will Visit All of the Trouble
IInon Foreigners.

BALTIMORE, Aug. bishop Alphonse
w. Wilson of the Southern Methodist
Church, who spent many years in mission
work in China and Japan, says: There
is much reason to fear for the safety of
the missionaries, both men and women,
now stationed in China and Korea. The
natives are always ready to visit the re-
sponsibility of trouble on foreigners. no
matter how remote they may be from the
cause of the trouble"
The morning call., 1894-08-02
PAcKING-HoUsR STRIKE.
The Situation at Omaha Said to Be
Most Serious.

OMAHA, Nebr., Aug. L-Several hun.
dred more butchers quit the packing
houses this afternoon, making the number
involved 1900 The situation is serious as
all the plants must soon close and shut off
Omaha's meat supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-08

The recent plebiscite in Canada to show
the sentiment Of the people on the question
Of prohibition has revealed condition that
was not realized by most who were not in.
timately acquainted with Canadian affairs
Indeed the result has been surprise to the
Dominion government which has made it q
point 10 ignore the temperance sentiment &C
far as possible. The provinces of Ontario,
Prince Edwards Island and Manitoba spoke
10 favor of prohibition. The votein Ontario
which favored prohibition by very large
msjo,i-y 10 especially significant. 1t wai
nearly two to one and all the large cities
whsre are large liquor and brewing in
teres.s gave decisive majori'ies for prohi'
bition. 1t must be confessed, however,
that the vote of the women in
Toronto was q disappointment to the Pro
hibitionists. Only s66 of the 5000 women
entitled to vote went to the polls and OF
this number nearly one-thirl fIvored the
liquor traffic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-08

Some of the Mckinley oratoes ought to
20 over and undertake to quell the anti-tsx
riots in Sicily. Perhaps they might be able
to make the people over there believe that
it's the foreigners who pay their taxes
Boeton Herald.
Per contra the condition in Sicily is one
particularly addressed to the free trade
theorists of the Herald. The Sicilians are
Directing to paying tribute to foreign gov.
eminent with an enormous war footing to
m1intain. That is just what the Herald
tariff editor would have the United States do
with Eogland and that is just what "the
Mckinley orators" are opposed to. No,
Sicily is just the field in which the free
trade theorist may do some missionary
work. Tell the Sicilians that the good of
mankind demands just the conditions Cow
exis ing there. And by the way. the Her
aid reporter, who discovered that it WIS
possible to live well on 81 week in this
country, should go over there and demon
strate that it can be done for so cents.