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ALLIES WE'RE HARD PRESSED.
Storm Saved Them From AnnihfIation
by the Chinese.

LONDON, July n.-"No authentic news
from Pekin" is still the burden of the dis
patches from the far east, and although the
disposition is to believe the optimistic re-
ports from Chinese sources, no real conf
dence is possible until the legations, If they
are still in existence, are permitted to COM
municate with their governments. If, as
alleged, the Boxer movement is losing
ground in Pekin, it might have been sup
posed that the Boxers would have endeay-
ored to send up reinforcements from Tien
Tsin; but instead of that they are still in
great force in the neighborhood of the lat
ter place. and are assisted by the imperial
Chinese troops. with ample efficient artil-
lery.
According to a special Chefoo dispatch
the fighting around Tien Tsin on the Sd and
4th was the severest yet experienced. The
British losses alone were thirty killed or
wounded. The Chinese had 1900 men at
tacking simultaneously from the west
north and east, and made excellent prac-
tice with over one hundred guns. The de-
tenders numbered 14,OOO, with scant sup
plies, and 1t was only the presence of the
newly arrived Japanese and Russian guns
that prevented disaster. One Russian
company of infantry, numbering 120 men,
had 115 killed or wounded. The German
contingent also suffered heavily. BY the
evening of the 4th the situation was very
critical. The allies narrowly escaped total
defeat. Providentially, when things were
AT tHtlT WOTSt, d tOTTeHtlal rainfall COM
PEELED the Chinese to retire.
on July 6, the rain having abated, the
Chinese renewed the attack, opening fire
on Tien Tsin with two batteries of four
inch guns but the allies. aided by two of
her majestys ship Terrible's Al guns, sue
ceeded in silencing the Chinese artillery
after eight hours fighting.
At Shanghai it seems now to be the gen.
eral belief that the date of the dispatch
of July 3, asserting that two legations
We're still standing. was an error, either
accidental or Intentional. The couriers
must have eft Pekin at least five days
earlier making the real date of the mes
sage June IS. while the alleged massacres
are said to have occurred on June 80.
Until this point can be cleared up the
greatest anxiety will be felt as to the fate
of the Europeans.
Empress and Prince at War.
According to the Shanghai correspondent
of the Express, It is war to the knife be-
! tween the dOwager empress and Prince
Tuan. In a recent edict. the latter boldly
discards his mask, and signs himself as
| emperor He warmly commends the prow-
| ess of his faithful Boxers and In flowery
language appeals to their cupidity and ia
Eaticism. In the same decree Prince Tuan
! appoints Prince Tzuan. the ''iron-capped," !"
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A. b. WHITE FOR GOVERNOR.
Probable Choice of West Virginia Re-
publican Convention.

CHARLESTON. w. Va, July 1.-THE re-
publican state convention here today was
the most largely attended in the history of
the party In this state Besides the nomina-
ion Of a state ticket, the gathering was
made the occasion of the opening of the
presidential campaign and the canvass of
Stephen B. Elkins for the United States
senatorship
While the republicans carried the state
four years ago, the plurality was close and
the margin in the legislature was so slight
as to be in dispute. Everything is at stake
between the contending parties this year.
While there is no opposition candidate to
Elkins for senator, or to A. B. White for
governor, the contests for other places on
the state ticket are In marked contrast to
these two cases. The convention was called
to order this afternoon. Senator Elkins
was selected temporary chairman.
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BOMBARDMENT AT TIEN TsIN.
Boxers Kept Up Constant Fire From
July to =.


BERLIN, July 1.-THE German consul at
ments We're continually bombarded by the
Chinese from July to July s. On July 6,
1000 Boxers attacked the French settlement
and were routed by the Russians The
British and Japanese forces, July Z. bonn
barded the Chinese batteries. Toward
evening Chinese shells penetrated the roof
OF the German consulate and caused an
outbreak of fire, which was eXtinguiShed
after slight damage had been done On
July 6 the Peping sailed for Taku with the
German wounded. River communication
between Tien Tsin and Taku has been safe
since the Chinese fort midway between the
two towns captured.
The railroad from Tong-ku has been re-
raired to within three miles of Tien Tsin.
Nearly all the families of foreigners left
Tien Tsin for Taku July 4.
News From China Heard in Paris.
PARIS, July 11.-At a cabinet council to-
day the minister of foreign affairs NJ Del
casse. read a telegram from Toxic confirm
ing the news that Japan will send imme-
Giately to Taku complete division of 19, 900
men.
A dispatch from Chefoo, dated July &,
pillaged.
The Chinese minister here informed NJ
Deicasse today that Ii Hung Chang had
cabled him from Canton, under yesterday 5
date, saying that he had just received a
telegram from Pekin asserting that the SOL
diers and the rebels who surrounded the
legations had gradually dispersed.
To Succeed Won ketteIer.
BERLIN. July 11.-Dr. Mumm Won
Schwarzenstein. the envoy extraordinary OF
Germany to the Grand Duchy of Luxem-
burg, has been appointed German minister
to China in succession to the late Baron
Won ketteler. He starts for the far east
ir few days accompanied by Baron Won
der GotZ.
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LEADERS VISIT MIR. HANNA.
{. N. Bliss. II. &. Payne and Senator
Lodge Arrive TOdnN.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, July 11.-Cornelius
n. iss eN-Secretary of the Interior. and
National Committeeman Payne of Wiscon-
SIN arrived here early today. Both were
closeted with Senator Hanna for an hour or
more discussing. it is understood, the per-
sonnel of the new national executive COM
mjttee
shortly after noon Senator Lodge ar
rived and Joined the conference
Asked by a reporter if he would be a men,
Der of the new executive committee, Mr.
Bliss said that he preferred not to discuss
the matter He stated that he had come to
Cleveland to accompany the notification
committee to Canton tomorrow as the guest
of Senator Hanna.
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JOHN r.. McLEASss PLANS.
He Evidently Intends to Keep Control
in 0hfD.

Special Dispatch to The RSeningStar.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, July n.-word comes
from Cincinnati that John R. Mclean will
sail for home on August 25. and imme-
diately take charge Of the state campaign
here He favors Geo. W. Hull Of Toledo
for chairman of the democratic state cam
paign committee, and wants W. S. Thomas
Of Springfield as candidate for governor
next year. Evidently Mclean intends to
keep control Of the democratic machine this
year. though he has no personal interest.
This is probably in order to be In line for
the senatorship next year.
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The North Atlantic squadron is engaged
at target practice off Newport. The Kear-
sarge, the Indiana and the Massachusetts
sailed from Newport this morning and
Joined the New York and the Texas, which
went out to sea yesterday. The Newport
left Newport this morning for Boston. The
Vixen has sailed from Key West for Nor
folk. The Wilmington sailed yesterday from
Montevldeo for Rosario. The Michigan has
left Detroit for Mackinac Island. The Iowa
arrived at Port Angeles yesterday from
Everett
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MUST KEEP OUT OF POLITICS.
to Employees of the b. and o
Railroad.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Nd, July 11.-Orders
have been posted by the mechanical depart
ment of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
that all men in that department will alb
stain from holding any political Office or
being candidates unless they get permission
from the superintendent. The rule does not
preclude the holding of honorary or strict v
bipartisan offices.
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RIOTING AGAIN IN ST. LOUIS,
Passengers and Street Cars Stoned
Explosives on Trackn

ST. LOUIS, No, July 11.-Demonstrations
against Transit cars and their patrons oc-
CURED in various parts of the city last
night. boy was assaulted after he had
alighted from car and was stoned into in
sensibility. Stones were thrown a a num-
ber of cars and in several instances exp.o-
siveS Were placed upon the tracks No one
was seriously hurt and the damage TO the
cars was 81 .ght.
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THE STAR By NAH.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them TO any address in the United
States OF Canada. by ordering IL at
this ofiice. in person or by letter.
Terms. Ii cents per week: - cents
for two weeks. or so cents per
month. invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well a. the
new one.
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AGED WOMAN BADLY BURNED.
Mrs. Marman of FRI derrick Anothe,
Victim of q tsoline'

Special DISPATCH TO Tie EyeHlng Star.
FREDERICK, Nd, July n.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Marman, aged stxty years, was dan
gerously, If not fatally, burned this morn
ing at her home while pouring gasoline in
the tank of a stove, one burner of which
had been left burning The top Of the can
came off and as Mrs. Marman grabbed for
it, she tilted the can, letting the gasoline
run over the flames
In a few moments she was a mass of
flames and her clothing burned almost en-
tirely or before they were extinguis.. Led by
her daughter. who wrapped her in a wet
blanket.
1t Is feared that the shock to the system
at her age will cause death.
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Reported Safe July 4.

BERLIN. July 1.-THE German consul
at Chefoo telegraphs that the governor Of
Shantung announces that, according to re-
ports on July 4, the foreign ministers at
Pekin were out Of danger and the revolt
was decreasing.
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Poor Shots in Barton.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Nd, July ia large
black bear, which came from the direction
of Savage mountain, walked through the
streets of Barton, this county, and escaped
to the woods, unharmed by fusilade OF
shots.
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Local Pensions.

Pensions We're issued today to the follow
ing residents of the District OF Columbiat
Lewis Barber, S6: William Leishear. ss,
Martin O'Connor. $50: Frederick w. Kel.
logg, $50, and Margaret NJ. Badger. $40.
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NJ. j. PERRY MADE RECEIVER.


BOSTON, July 11.-Marsden ]. Perry of
Providence was appointed temporary re-
cefver of the Massachusetts Real Estate
Company by Judge Colt in the United
States circuit court, today on request of
Clark NJ. Platt of Waterbury, Conn, a
stockholder. The company is Maine corpo-
ration with an office in this city 1t holds
rea estate in Iowa, Minnesota and Massa-
chusetts of the alleged stated value Of
s., ,592 169 on May 81, 1899.
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Tree Serves as Church Spirsa
New York Tribune
Christmas bells were rung at Tacoma, w
from peculiar church spire. 1t is Douglas
fir tree stump. The church, a small, primitive
structure, was built in the midst of rough
lumber camp in the seventies by the side of
the tree, so that the latter might be used for a
steeple. Bishop Morris, who is still Bishop Of
Orarro,, hn;1t
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J.. Mccormick, Edwafu14O
R. Cairnes.
The annual financial statement of the
pany will be found in the advertising columns
of THE UNION today.
Weather Record for l89o.-There were
number of unusual weather conditions during
the last twelve months although outside of
few days the general weather conditions were
about normal, says the Baltimore american.
-ess@f e -
iity of snow fell, and the lowest temperature
ever recorded here since the establishment of
the bureau was placed on the records. The
most severe storm of the year came in August,
when the counties from Carroll to Calvert and
St. Mary's were swept, the wind the lightning
doing much damage to property and killing
seven persons. The conditions by months
were as follows:
January had very few days colder than the
average. The rainfall was about normal.
February-On the 10th day of the month
was recorded the lowest temperature ever
known here since the Weather Bureau has ex-
listed, the mercury falling to degrees below
zero Shows occurred from the 9Th to the 9Th
and from the 18th to the 14th Snow was con-
tinually on the ground from the 9th to the 22d,
and on the 18th depth on the level of thirty
inches was recorded, with 10 to 20 feetin drifts.
The total precipitation was two inches above
the normal for the month.
March was normal in temperature with the
rainfall slightly above the average. There was
a snow storm on the 7th, and two other fur
ries occurred during the month.
April was seasonable. There was shortage
in rain, and there were snow hurries on the
I'd and 10th.
May was about normal, so far as temperature
and rain were concerned. There we're, how
ovar q largo rI1rn hnr nf rQinV 6aVq-fhirfpnn
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BurlaI paup6rS.. O.OJ
Circuit Court ................ S,8l3.36 ........
Constables and magistrates. ........ 40l.46
Coroners and post mortems.. 114.67
Conveying prisoners. 86.98 ........
County Commissioners. 1895
County Com. Clerks. ......... 10000 ........
Counsel to Board, contingent
4
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the Board III January.
August j. Peters, constable for the 1st dis
trict.
John F. Henderson and Charles A. He'll,
special officers for st. Mary Industrial School,
salaries to be paid by that institution.
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D6SHII a CUuI % OI UT
ment, which continued until the 4th of last
Nox<Hber, when he deserted her and has re-
NAMED away from her ever since.
The behavior of Mr. Archer toward his wife
is alleged to have been marked with harsh
ness and brutality" He is charged with leav-
ing his wife alone for days and weeks at a
time; with not speaking to her; with insult
inc har grossly and inteniionally in nnhlic
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OF your HIgH UHIC5, IUU IeUIIe WIIH .He UeSt
wishes of the court for your continued health
and for success in your profession.
II am now ready to administer the oath to
Mr.. Grason, your successor, who has the best
wishes of the court for an able and satisfactory
conduct of the duties of the Office"
Appointments, designations, Etc.-The
County Commissioners this week made a num-
Der of appointments, etc., as follows
Joseph ]. Gessler assessor for the 18th dis
trict, vice August Weis. declined.
Albert Weber was again appointed superin-
tendent of bridges the law requiring that the
OF of
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The church was built in less than a

~ ~ ~, III H1''1 0OcII bIUI' NIB IVI WI
years. The stump is over feet in diameter
the height of the fence. On its top is the
church bell, surmounted by little roof and
cross. The belfry is reached by curious Lao
der formed by Stats on board leaning frof
the roof IN tha free frunk
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most prominent of Harfofuea
After the annual meeting O.
holders of the Baltimore County AgI&
Society, held at the Court House last SatuI iay,
Mr samuel NJ Shaemaker president sSI ,arssesf =
Harding's cafe, where he had provided most
appetizng course luncheon, served by the ser
wants from Burnside" his home in Green
Spring Valley. 1t was most informal but, at
the same time, very enjoyable affair.
Mrs Amoss, widow of AquiIa Amoss, of
Cub Hill, Hartford road, is still living with
her sons in Baltimore, at the age of upwards
of so years. She retains her vigor to a re-
markable degree and on New Year day, with
out any company, paid visit to her daughter,
ct IF Giffinoc q
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III III.
June was a warm month, averaging two de-
grees q day above normal. Rain was about
half of the usual amount.
July was seasonabe. with a deficiency in
rain. There were nine thunder storms during
the month.
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John E. CaursiOh 49,
Frank p. Jones to Caroline 1oVVl
John H Marshall to Rosa B. Hobby.
Armstead Tillery to Carrie Johnson.
George Wright to Mamie Monroe.
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to the credit OF The different departments and
the amounts overdrawn as the case may be,
follow:
OUeT-
Balance dram.
Almshouse. ................. ........ 1,277.44
Assessors of new and missed
r,oro,+xr 100
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IhlS Ivy has found It's way into the churC
through crack in the simple chapel TheiA
it grows beautiful decoration for the inta
rior of the house. 1t is green even at this
season.
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p
air bar, son of the late Hon. Henry w. Archer,
has been sued for separate support and main
tenance by his wife, Mrs. Hannah Lee Archer,
who is a daughter of Col. Ohio S. Lee also of
the Belair bar. The ground of the suit is al
legged cruelty on the part of Mr.. Archer.
Mrs. Archer states in the bill of complaint
that she married MIR. Archer November 10,
1897, in Belair, and that they have no chill
dren. She alleges that Immediately upon
THAR ratnrn from their wedding trip her hus-
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near GOVanStOWD. MIS-. AmOSS, VINO Is the
oldest sister of MIR. ]. Glenn McComas, of
Greenwood, 18th district, has q large family
connection.
Mr.. John T. Chenworth, of Greenwood,
18th district called at The UNION Office on
Tuesday and renewed his subscription for
1900. This was the thirty-ninth time he had
paid for the paper and he will likely continue
to do the same while he lives. The father of
Mr.. Chenworth, who was a carpenter, super
intended the building of the cotton mill at
Warren, and he was born there about sixty
years ago. During the War of the Rebellion
Mr.. Chenworth served in Capt. William d.
Morrisons company of the 7th Maryland Reg
iment, which company was composed largely
of Baltimore county men.
--O--
Baltimore County's NewlyAppointed
Of1cers-Where They are Located.-The
newly appointed fremen and police officers in
this county went on duty at II o clock on Sun
day night last. The firemen are assigned as
follows:
No. Company, at Observation-Disclosures B.
Miles, captain J. w. Phipps, driver.
No. Company, Mount Neutrality-suspicious..
Wiedy, captain John McGinness, driver.
No. Company, Arlington-Thos Staines,
captain John Criswell, driver.
No. Company, Catonsville-James Arma-
cost, captain; Henry BROMLEY, driver.
No. Company, Mount Winans-Herman
Helweg, captain Zachariah Durm, driver.
No. Company, Canton-David M. Brown,
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church is known as St. Peters Episcopal
Church. Mr.. Cheal is the rector.
3,55O,OOO Inhabitants EstimateS
New York Letter.
The Health Board estimates than
boroughs of New York city contain
inhabitants, gain of 111,14 during
The boards statistics show that no otheiN
of 100000 people in the world has ~ low
death rate For the entire city the Nzh rat
is 1887 per cent, decrease of 10 per CEN
from 1898.
MARRIAGES.
ICKENS-TRACEY.-On December 81, 1899,
at the parsonage of Hampden NJ. P. Church,
by Rev. w. j. Neepier. Miss Maggie, daughter.
of VIM. H. Tracey. to James e. Wickens
TICE-JUSTICE.-On December 81 1899. at the
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morning last, aged 10 years. He was attacked
with pneumonia week before and it was this
that caused his death. His wife died many
years ago and be is survived by two married
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March ........................ IL
April. 90
May. ..................... ~
June. -........-.. ~
july. .................. 20
August: ..............'.....' ~
October. t............... 81 IL
November. .............. 80
December .....,.............. II IA
353 10
The New and the Former States At
torney.-Mr. John Grason, the new States
Attorney for Baltimore county, took the oath
of Office on Tuesday, before Judge Burke, and
at once assumed the duties of his Office.
Before the oath was administered the re-
firing States Attorney, Mr.. John 8. Ensor,
arose and said that, in accordance with
courteous custom, and as a result of the late
election, the time had come under the law
when his successor should take the oath OF
office. He therefore presented Mr.. Grason
and introduced him into his new responsible
ties. Mr. Ensor then said that he could not
retire from office without acknowledging the
debt of gratitude which he owed to the court
for the uniform kindness which had been his
great privilege to enjoy.
Continuing he said "Whatever success l
may have been able to attain i attribute to
that kind sympathy and support which the
court has ever willingly granted. My thanks
are also due to those faithful officers of the
court who have never hesitated to courteously
extend to me those little details Of kind acts
which go to make court-life pleasure. 1t is
also a matter of sincere pleasure to think that,
notwithstanding the fact that the members of
the bar here and in the city have been con-
stantly at the trial table with me through
times when the zeal of the advocate would
grow ardent, there has never been word
spoken nor an act done which would tend to
lessen our regard for each other or the true
understanding that existed between man and
man."
At the conclusion of Mr.. Ensors remarks,
Mr. Grason stepped forward and expressed lis
willingness to take the oath of office. Judge
Burke then said:
Judge Burke said Upon your retirement
from The office of States Attorney it is proper
that should express to you the appreciation
of the court for the uniform courtesy and con-
sideration which have characterized your rela-
tons with the court and the members of the
bar. The good will and pleasant relations
which marked the beginning of your term
have continued uninterruptedly to the end.
You have tried many important cases in
which you have displayed zeal and ability,
but at the same time sense of justice and
fairness most creditableto yourself and worthy
of your high office. You retire with the best
wishes of the court for your continued health
and for success in your profession.
II am now ready to administer the oath to
Mr.. Grason, your successor, who has the best
Al g. L. 60
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Flynn, engineer; T. B. Ellis, fireman.
No. s Company, Highlandtown-John Hin
KEEL, captain George r. Refs, driver; John E.
White, engineer.
No. 8 Company, Gardenville-John Pilch,
captain; Henry Muth, driver
No. 10 Company, Govanstown-Arthur Per-
~, captain H. G. Wilson, driver.
No. IL Company, Roland Park-Edward
Geany, captain Charles Bull, driver; Wn.
T. Curtis, engineer.
THE POLICE FORCE.
Abram T. Street,, the new chief of the coun-
ty police, made the following assignments OF
the men under him.
Canton-Harry Hutchins, Charles Spann,
Asa Sealover Harry Councilman, night;
August Scheimer, James Mann, Henry Mich
ling, Michael Moore, day.
Mount Winans--John t. Schubert, day.
Laurence Thomas, Patrick w. Scott, night.
St. Denis ohm A. Deboy, night.
Gardenville-L. B. Meise, night.
acknowledgements Doyle, day John G.
Naylor, night.
Mount Washington-M ichaelJ Wall, night.
Roland Park-Jehu Rutledge, day Lewis
T. Bortner night.
Arlington-John f. Kelley, day; Martin
Mcguire, night.
Govanstown-Joseph NJ. Devices, night.
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