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Coastwise Exports.

Per steamship Birmingham TO New
York. Aug. 4.-2s7 bales upland cotton,
200 bales sea island cotton, 59l bales do
mestics. 2S barrels cotton seed oil, 1,0s3
barrels rosin. 296 barrels surpentine, S06.-
zis feet lumber. s. cases cigars, l,l0l bar
res fruit. 5s1 boxes fruit. 1913 tons pig iron.
SVS bundles hides. Is bales sweepings. 250
cases cotton seed oil. 80 barrels rosin OIL
s,oeS oak slaves, 334 packages mdse.
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Schooners.

from Port Royal.
Martha s. Bement, sz5 tons, Rulon, sid
New York, July 10.
Levi S. Andrews, 500 tons, Brown; sid.
Boston, July q.
Samuel 3. Hubbard, 1888 tons Mehaffy; sid.
New York, July q.
Maud H. Dudley, 1928 tons, Oliver; sid.
New York, Aug. 8.
Longfellow. 22S tons, Hannah; sid. Fall
River, Aug. 8.
Alice Mcdonald Cos tons, Brown; sid.
New York, Aug. 2.
Chas. H. Valentine, 536 tons Jayne; sid.
New York, July 81.
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Visible supply of Cotton.

From the New York Commercial and
Financial Chronicle, Aug. 3.
The visible supply of cotton to Aug. 2.
as made up by cable and telegraph, is as
follows: Continental stocks, as well as
those for Great Britain and the afioat.
are this weeks returns, and consequently
all European figures are brought down
10 thursday evening. But to make the to-
tai the complete figures for Aug. 3, we
add the item of exports from the Tinted
States. including in it the exports Of Fri
day only.
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The August number Of the North Amer
ican Review is an excellent one. Seven
articles are devoted 20 THE Crisis IN Chi
ma" and each of them regards II or dis
cusses Il from a different point Of view.
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VESSELS BOUND FOR SAVANNAH.
ships.

Clematis (Belg), 1900 tons, Leenaers; sid.
Shields, July "a.
Administer (Br), 1881 tons, Sphinx; sid.
Pomaron, July 80.
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BOOK NOTICES.

1.-THE Empire of China, Past and Pres
eut," by Gen. Tcheng- Killing, John
Henry Gay and others. Rand, McNally
a. Co. New York, publishers. Paper, ~
cents.
This is a timely publication. There is a
very general desire at this time 20 know
something OF the history of China IN
this volume. very good idea il obtained
of China past and present.
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Total visible supply -. $50 10 2457, 20
The imports into continental ports the
past week have been $1,000
The above figures indicate a decrease
in the cotton in sight 20 date of IL 400, 100
bales. as compared with the same date OF
1899. loss of 1858 bales from the CORE
spending date OF 1898. and decline Of
go 9S7 bales from 1897
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Heinrich Ger. 1,45S tons. sager: at Mar
va, May 8.
Germanic CNor), 1859 tons. sunde; pd
Dover, July 6.
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Col. John W. Geary The last alcalde
under Spanish rule and the first Mayor
OF san Francisco. has been Invited 10 take
part in CALIFORNIA; semi-centennial eele-
bration OF its admission day.
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Phases of the Moon for August.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
Vessels Arrived Yesterday.

Schooner C. C. wehrum, Cavalier, In
tow from Port Royal.
Schooner John C. Schmidt, Norbury,
Philadelphia.
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savannah ALMANAC.

Sun rises at 5:1S a. M, and sets at 5:53
p, m.
High water at Tybee to-day at 3:07 a.
M. and S:49 p. m. High water at Savan-
nah one hour later.
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r. SAblNg 9lot In
date CABIN ROUND TRIP, s24
STEERAGE $40.
TO BOSTON - FIRST CABIN. $22;
FIRST CABIN ROUND TRIP, $36. IN
TERMEDIATE CABIN. sl7; INFERNO
DATE CABIN ROUND TRIP. $500
STEERAGE. $l1.75.
The express steamships of this line are
appointed to sail from Savannah, Central
GOth) meridian time, as follows
SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Adkins. MON
DAY. Aug. g. 100 D. IN.
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt. Daggett.
TUESDAY, Aug. 7, coop. m.
NACOOCHEE, Capt. Smith. THURS
DAY, Aug. 8. $3.50 p. m.
KANSAS CITY. Capt Fisher. sATUR-
DAY, Aug II. 500 p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Capt. Burg.
MONDAY, Aug. 10. 100 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE. Capt Askins. TUES
DAY, Aug. H. 7:3O .. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daggett.
THURSDAY, Aug. 49, 300 a. m.
NACoocHEE. Capt Smith. sATuR-
DAY, Aug. 49, 100 p. IN.
KANSAS CITY, Capt. Fisher. MONDAY.
Aug. 20. 100 p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Capt. Burg,
TUESDAY. Aug. q, 200 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt Askins, THURS
DAY, Aug. %. $3.50 p. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daggett,
SATURDAY, Aug. rs. 500 p. m
NACOOCHEE, Capt. Smith, MONDAY,
Aug. q. 6:s0 .. m.
KANSAS CITY, Capt. Fisher, TUES
DAY, Aug. 2s, 100 D. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Capt Burg.
THURSDAY, Aug. 30. 500 a m.
NEW YORK TO BOSTON.
CITY OF MACON, Capt. Savage. WE'D
NESDAY, Aug. 8, 1900 noon.
CITY OF MACON, Capt. Savage, MON
DAY, Aug. 10. 1900 noon.
CITY OF MACON Capt. Savage. FRI
DAY, Aug. II, 1900 noon.
CITY OF MACON Capt. Savage, WE'D
NEsDAY. Aug %. 1900 noon.
CITY OF MACON. capt. Savage. MON
DAY. Aug. q. 1900 noon.
CRY OF MACON. Capt Savage. FRI
DAY. Aug. 81. 1900 noon.
This company reserves tho right to
change las sailings without notice and
without liability or accountability there
for
except Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays.
w. q. BREWER. City Ticket and PISS
enger Agent. 107 Bull street. Savannah.
Ga.
r. q. IRRELEVANT. Agent. Savannah.
WALTER HAWKINS. General Agent
Traffic Dept. 224 w. Bay street Jack
p. II. HINTON. Traffic Manager. sa-
vannah. Ga.
p W.. lie FEvRE, Superintendent. New
Pier Or. North River, New York, ". Y.
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THE RICE MARKET.

while the movement last week was frac-
,ionally short Of its predecessor, former
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Love Letters, Romance In Core
spopdence." by Harold r. Nynne. Zim-
unerman's, 1856 Fifth avenue New YORK.
Cloth. 5 cents. Love Letters" appeals
TO the heart rather than the head, and
the plot and style Of the story harmonic
nrettily with torrid climates. II is nor
exactly a hot weather story. but Il goes
well with hammocks and iced drinks.
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MURPHY & CO., INC,

Board Of Trade Building, Savannah.
Private leased wires direct to New York
Chicago and New Orleans.
COTTON, STOCKS AND GRAIN.
New York office, No. 81 Broadway.
Ofhces in principal cities thro ,ghout the
South Write for our Market naanual ana
book containing Instructions for traders
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SwyzzshS@0
OCEAN Steamship Go.
FOR
New York, Boston
AND
THE EAST.

Unsurpassed cabin accommodations. All
the comforts of a modern hotel. Electric
lights. Unexcelled table. Tickets include
meals and berths aboard ship.
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WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW.

Bark Elezer CNor). $50 tons, Marcusse
pd. Prawle Pit, July s.
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"The Repentant Magdalene and Other
Stories" by May Isabel Fisk. thinner
mans, 1856 Fifth avenue, New York. Cloth,
n cents. These are bright and entertain
eng stories. They are just the thing TO
anuse one during leisure hours these
summer days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-06
Shipping Memoranda.

Vessels Went "a Sea.
Steamship Laura CBr), Yule, Hamburg.
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SeabOard Air =
Line Railway \

h
EFFECT .
Trains operated by m meridian hour slower than city time
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Plant System.
of Railways.

Trains Operated by sOth Meridian Time-one +
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SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK.

The express steamships Of this line are
| appointed to sail from Savannah, Central
| cod meridian time as follows:
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PASSENGER Fares from Savannah.

TO NEW YORK-FIRST CABIN. $50;
FIRST CABIN ROUND TRIP. $32; IN
TERMEDIATE CABIN. SIS; INFERNO
date CABIN ROUND TRIP, $24.
GTIrIgI AGIr On
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oAANAhhk hAxAA AAtto tAAG
grave. This unhap.
Ply man is only one Of
a million In America
If there were no re-
lief for their con.
dition they might In
deed pray for death.
But Nervousness and
It's morbid b errors
are vanishing before
the marvellous work
of advanced science.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

The Rev. 4. B. Church. pastor Of the
Tniversalist Church At Akron, Ohio,
advocates the abolishment Of cottins,
and says that the dead should be in
TERED with only n shroud wrapped
around them. He says that caSkets
prolong decomposition, and should,
therefore. be abandoned. He would
also do away with the use Of hearses
and funeral cars as a needless expense.
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HOUSE.

One hundred and eighteenth Day
The House passed the general defcien-
cy appropriation bill, the last but one
of the general appropriation bills; The
Military Academy bill followed it. The
deficiency bill carried $3,SS9,l02. aid
precipitated no contest. The general
debate was limited to one hour on a
side and was devoted principally to
political topics, the feature being il Sc
we're arraignment of the administration
by Mr.. DeArmond, CT Missouri.
One Hundred and Twentieth Day
The House sent to the Senate the las.
Of the appropriation bill-the Military
Academy bill-and will be ready to at
journ as soon as the Senate disposed
OF those it has not passed and the two
Houses adjust the differences in con-
ference There was no contest over
the Academy bill today. and it was
passed practically without amendment.
The House will take UP the bill to eS-
tablish a civil government in Alaska,
and it will be considered from day 70
day until disposed OF. with the under
standing that ii at all times give way
70 conference reports.
One H2ad:oG ard Twc. .tr-irst Day.
Tho House accomplished little be-
sides passing the Senate bill to iacor-
po:ate the American National Red
Cross. No progress was made with
the Alaskan code bill, owing to the in
ability of the two sides to agree as to
the time to be allowed for general de-
bate The conference report on the
District of Columbia appropriation bill
WIS rejected, after extended debate
mainly over appropriations for secta-
rian institutions. 1t was agreed tha;
the minority Of the judiciary commit
tee should have until Monday to file
their views upon the antitrust bill and
resolution reported by that committee.
One Hundred and Twenty
Cay.-The House passed special
River and Harbor Bill carrying $780,
600 for surveys and emergency work
and devoted the remainder OF the day
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24
BUELL. & ROBERTS
CASH DRY GOODS STORE.

Our country trade is constantly
growing and it is because we are please
ing our customers. When you come
to the city come and see us, and make
our establishment your headquarters.
If you can't come, write to us for sam
pies: Our prices are low as you will
see by the following quotations:
DOMESTIC GOODS.
Long cloth 5, 6, :, s, to IL 1-2c.
Brown homespun 4, 5, 6, to Sc.
Brown twill S, 6, 7 to l0c.
Bleached twill 8, 10snd II 1-2c.
Check homespup 4, ), to Sc.
Check ginghams 8 and &c.
Bed ticking 5, 6. 7, s. to 15c.
Cretons 6, Z, 8, to II 1-2c.
WHITE GOODS.
White piques 8, 10, II 1-2 to 25c
White duck 10, II l.2 to 25c.
White check. nsinsook Sc. to 12.c.
White check dimities rs, 10, to II &c.
Plain white nainsook 12 1-2 to Csc,
India lawns 5, 6, 7, s, to Csc.
Persian lawns IL 1-2. Is, Is to CSC.
White laws 40 ins. wide sc.
White organdies s, 10, 1912 to $50.
WASH GOODS.
Calicoes 4. and &c per yard.
Percales yd. wide to II l-2o.
Black Calicoes aud &c per yd.
Drapery Csllcoes 5, 6. I, to Sc.
Zephyr ginghams Z, Sand l0c.
Colored piques 8, 10 aud II 1-2c.
Colored lawns 9 l-2, 5, s, to 16 2-3c.
Colored dimities 8. to II Lee.
.Colored crashes 5 and Sc.
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.
Black sailors 10 to Csc.
White sailors l5c to $3.50.
Mixed straw sailors 34 to 4Sc.
Mixed straw Tam -O-Shanters 75c to
Sl.50.
Fancy chip straws 4Sc.
Fancy straw shapes 80 to Csc.
Leghorn hats 55cto sl.0O.
Childrens sailors Is to 75c.
Fancy flowers 10 to S3c per burch.
Forget-me-nots and violets 10c per
bunch.
Mourning flowers 25 to SOC per bunch.
Jet ornaments 10c per bunch.
Rhinestone, Steel and Pearl Buckles
10 to 25c each.
Chifons from 10 to 60c per yard.
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\ California girl says she is unhappy
because she has inherited Sl3,OO0,OOO.
But that amount will enable her to
marry some worthy man who will
spend it for her ana bring her once
more TO the blessing Of poverty.
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to the Alaskan Code Bill. Very little OF
the three hours cebate was pertinent
to the measure. General debate was
closed and four pages of the GIT pages
of the bill were disposed of before ad-
journment
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

When the Prince of Wales ate a III
cent dinner the other day the fact was
considered to be of sufficient lmpor-
tance to be cabled across the Atlan'ic
at 30 cents word. Yet some people
claim it is the thing that is done when
counts AID not the person who does II.
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In the Composing Room.

Mr.. Smallcaps-That new man on
tro .hirI machine is Il funny guy.
Mr.. DcdGallcy-ls he:
Mr. Smallcaps-YcS. He's been set
t;no up tie Transvaal war stuff all
evening. AMI just now he went over TO
the copycutter'S desk and asked for
more .Kopje. .'-Baltimor American.
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No Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
powder for the feet. Ii makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Smarting and Sweating Feet
and Incrowing Nails. Sold By ull druggists
and shoe stores. 25 cts. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, y. \.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

The Old Veterans are DIR ,pping of rapidly
now and none wants to fail to meet his com
rades Mt the Confederate Reunion at Louis.
vile, May 30ih-June 3.d. specially WREN the
races are so low rs they are by the Seaboard
Air Line Railway.
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Write to L. S. Allen. G. P. A, s A. L.
galway, Portsmouth, Va, for full descrip.
tive pam phlet giving all Information az to
lonfederate Reunion at Louisville. May 3O:h-
Ard
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Among the distinguished visitors at th'
Confederate Reunion Admiral and Mrs
Dewey are expected and Will be given Grant
ovation by the Veterans.
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See your Agent for rates, schedule, tine
md all information concerning the Conted-
crate Reunion at Louisville, May 30th- June
Ed, by the Ssaboard Sir Line.
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Nell-"Why do seashore engage
ments seldom amount to anything
Belief suppose its because Of tht
breakers"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

FITS permanently cured Motifs or nervous
ness after fir-t day use Of Dr. Nline's Great
Nerve Rest"rer. 81 triai bottle and trsati-efree
Dr. X. II. KLINE. Ltd, 93l Arch ST Phila, Ia.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

The hosritsbe Ksntuckians have prepared
a thrilling program for the Veterans who 20
to the Confederate Reunion by the Seapoard
Air Line Hallway, May 30.h-June Srd.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

The street car conductor may not be
noted for heroism, but he realizes that
none but the brave deserve the fare.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

Hoax-"That long-haired. poetical
friend OF yours bought me a drink to-
day" Joax-"A literary treat. eh?"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the <Ims, reduces stnfamna.
lion. aliays pain. cures wind collie. &c. n bnttls
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24
The Better Thing TO Do.

Not to cry over split milk is all right,
but better not 10 spill it.-New York
i'reSs
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Kitchen safes $500.
Kitchen chairs 30.
Oak chairs. split seats IS.
Oak chairs, cane seats. dining 80 &1.00.
Reed rockers l.75 to $50.
Children high chairs SOC to $50.
10 piece solid oak suits 1900.
10 piece solid walnut suits, marble tops
1000.
Solid oak sideboards 10. 90
Int. walnut sidebosrds 100 TO S. 90.
Bed Lounges 1000.
Couches 500 10 1000.
Parlor Suits 35. 90.
Extension Tables 500.
Kitchen Tables 2.25.
Bed Springs 2.25.
Mattresses 2.25.
Stoves, Lamps. Easels, Window Shades,
Curtain Poles.
Chamber Sets, 10 pieces, 2.11, 100,
$50, 800, $50. II pieces, 100.
C,RPETS.
44Jute Carpet. fancy stripe. 2O,.
"A Cotton Carpet, Ingram 2Sc.
A Ingram Carpet. wool, 80 and $50.
"A COCO Msl'.nS: ing ~ ana SOC:
SlAlh lAhpET.
10 incn Jute lSc.
SS inch Sute 2ot:
IS inch lngrsia SOC.
STAIR OIL CLOTH.
q yafd "lae 0o'
hCdS-
Jrta eoreo ;robas -
Int 9er7o in.bas "S
. :: Sc sssss 80 1.;l: l.s,:
-" 35H'2 as
2h45l.25.
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We will give slOo reward for any case OF
catarrh that cannot be cured with Halls
Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
F.J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

The Historic Route to the Confederate Re
union at Louisville, May S0th-June 3rd, Is
the Seaboard Air Line Railway.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

PUTNAM FApELEss DYts are tast to sun
light washing and rubbing. Sold by all
druggists.
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! am sure P!so's Cure for Consumption saved
nv life three years ago HOS koB-
aISs. Maple St. Norwich. y. y, Feb. Il. 1907.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

Some people are so busy talking that they
haven't time to think
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

The Seaboard Is tho battlefield route 10
the Confederate Reunion at Louisville, May
SOth- Jun. 3rd.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

Even the base ball fan can't keep
cool.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-24

1880 "ACM z"
ttress We will for Q
include with every
Brass Trim med,
White Enameled
Metal Bed Free
like cut your
choloe Of widths
J. 81. I and ~
feet, and one Of our
.e,sStsifs .sHSa E. 'fssni 3 = 4
Springs same ~
adopted b. the q. 8.
Army after three
months of the most
rigid tests o. best
, combining the 5
great virtues com.
E.rf dnrahflffy and
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Acme HYGIEHIC MATTRESS,

This mattress depends largely upon airthe most res.
lent force known scienoe-or ts luxurious comfort in
having hollow central air the length and width
springs into wire fabrics st TOP and bot
septic pure white felt The air under pressure in
combinston with the springs result in most remarkable
elasticity and With the other features make the mattress
hygenic pneumatic, ssiyen tatng and Of dovny soft
nas, Better thnp other m n price.
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they exactly represented Who're all cash-eI 500
with order prepay freight In full from this end
Further will make shipment with the under
standing that IT, In judgm the mattress alone not
worth than t50 and better than other mattress
matter how costly. you can have your money back
The picc Of this does not begin to Its
everybody who has used 1t thus far has reported full
1880 value received in the frst months use.
The premums offered in connection with the mattress
free gift from ns for the advertising which We expect
will obtain from the your part of this mattress
q Is By use alone ha. its full merits be appreciated
On request will send duplicates of personal letters
CT from the celebrated Chicago surgeon
Dr. J. Murphy Washington Hesins late postm aser OF
chicago; Mr. Joseph Siegel OF Siesel Cooper Co. OF
Chicaso Judge r " Clifford of Chicago. and any other
we'll known people, OF the merits OF this mattress Ash for
Booklet "A.n
Of cover, % and ill1ss5a:sd ct sa.s; q;
Acme couehes af all r. priee. Acme sewing
Machines, ID Uesks nusEsx.r7 Acme Bra..-T med
Metal BedA. Mantle SsSst5.v&ZA and Upright Folding
Beds, Chairs. Rock gSSp -, etc. o
ACME SPRING w. a3d ST..
scEu Co CHICAGO.
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size of Mattress
and Bed wanted
and we will ship .
them PROMPTLY
When they AZ
i've at youi
railroad stEti3r :
you can exam
Inc tho goods Z.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29

guards at the capital cannot, thsrsfors,
be Withdrawn, and an attsmpt 90 modify
IL 80 as TO ax tins size OF the guards wouid
undoubtedly reopen the whols question
which the powers have been for months
trying to settle. The emperor will
have to confront the note az it 10, and
CHOOSE between a negative ana an aftir-
native answer, for the powers will not
undertake to modify 1t. And when he Is
convinced OF this, and flnds that evasion
is impossible, it Is altogether probable
that his answer VIII be In the affirma-
tive. Only by such an answer can he
expect to preserve for himself any SOW
ereignty ut all, for the powers have prac :
ticaliy told him that rejection of the
note means indefinite occupation OF the
country by their troops, and that would
surely lead to his dethronement
and the setting up OF new gov
ernment completely dominated by
the powers, or the psrcslling out tf
the empire among them. Our demands
are irrsvooable. accept them or we VIII
take the country into our own hands AMI
govern It without any reference to you, Is
what the powers virtually say to the EN-
peror. When he Is fully convinced that
the powers will not bulge from this rosi-
tion be Will, In all probability. piomi e
to comply with tne demands or the n note.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
THE EMPEROR AND THE NOTE.

IL ia not at all strange that the Chinese
emperor's inclination should be to rsjaot
the note of the powers or call for It's
modification in several particulars. In
many OF It's demands the note is harsh,
as 1t calls for concessions which ars
practically yielding of some OF the at
tributes of sovereignty. Especially oh
jeotionable to the emperor are the de-
mands that the powers shall have the
right to station legation guards in Pekin
and keep open route to the sea. The
smperor's objection is that under
Guise of legation guards the powers
might station enough troops at
Pekin to intimidate the government and
practically compel 1t to do their bidding.
The emperor fears. un oubtedly, that
he may become a mere figure head, with
the real sovereignty lodged In the COM
manders OF the forces Of the powers. 1t
can hardly be denied that there is some
foroe in this from his stand.
point, but IL is also evident that
the powers cannot afford to trust their
legations to the tsnder meroies or ths
empress dowager, who would bs, In this
future, as she has been in the past, the
real ruler altar the foreign soldiers were
Withdrawn, In view OF what happened In
the capital last summer. The demand
for the right TO main tain legation