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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
HOPE AGAIN REVIVES,
Important Message From Con-
sui Fowler.
DIRECTNEWSFROM CONCER EXPECTED
Letter From Peking Dated July ~
Says Part of the Legations Are
Safe-Attack stopped the nth.
News Considered Authentic.

WASHINGTON, July 31.-The effect
of late news from China is to freshen the
hope that the government can soon get
In direct communication with Minister
Conger. The mass of testimony as to
his being alive as late as the 22d inst. is
now so great as to warrant the depart.
ment in resuming the consideration OF
projects for the future.
With all of it's anxiety to get Mr.. Con.
ger and the AMERICANS in Peking safely
away the department is proceeding with
proper caution and is by no means dis.
posed to accept any proposition that
would unduly jeopardize their lives. Such
might be the result of an offhand &C.
ceptance of the proposition to have the
Chinese government deliver the foreign
ministers at Tien-tsin, for it is realized
that the escort might be overpowered by
superior forces of Boxers on the way to
the sea.
The state department has come to the
conclusion that Mr.. Conger himself is
the best person to judge of the condi.
tions under which his deliverance shall
be effected, and therefore it is again look
ing to the Chinese government to place
it in communication with Mr.. Conger in
order that it may be advised by him.
That requirement was the first of the
conditions laid down by President Nc
Kinley in his answer to the appeal Of
the Chinese emperor, so that the situa.
ton automatically cannot be said to
have been materially changed by the de-
velopments since.
The state department was inclined t6
regard Consul Fowler's communication
as the most valuable piece Of confirma
tory evidence yet received touching the
safety Of the Peking diplomats. Up to
late hour no answer had been received
to the second Conger message, but in
view of Consul Fowler's news the Off
cials were inclined to look forward to an
early reply.
The following is the message from Mr..
Fowler American consul at Chefu, dated
noon, July %:
dated 21st inst, received at Tien-tsin.
German loss is 10 dead and II wounded.
Chinese ceased their attack on the 18th
safe. The Austrian, Italian, Dutch and
Spanish legations destroyed and the
French partially.
"a letter from the japanese legation,
dated 22d, arrived at Tien-tsn on 25th.
Ten battalions of Chinese shelled the le
cations consecutively from the Goth of
June and stopped on the 18th of July.
but may renew. The enemy are decreas-
ing. The German, Russian, American.
British and half the japanese and French
legations still defended. japanese say
they have food for six days, but little
ammunition. The emperor and empress
are reported at Peking."
General Chaffee reported his arrival
Taku in advance of the expected time.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
wolcott For Draper.s Place.

WASHINGTON, July 31.-The presi.
dent has rendered the appointment OF
ambassador to Italy to former Governor
Roger Wolcott Of Massachusetts. The
Italian government has been asked
whether Mr.. Wolcott would be accepta'
BILE to it I'm such a capacity, form al
ways observed In international relations.
So far no response has been received to
either of the inquiries. Mr.. Wolcott is
supposed to be in France, and the presi'
dent has communicated with him by co,
BILE, so that an early answer is expected.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
New York Markets.

steady and dull at Saturdays prices;
Minnesota patents. A.15G4.50; winter
stfaights, $s85@3So; winter extras. $2.7Oq
&: winter patents, 3390qA3O.
WHEAT-Weak at first under bearish
cables and general selling by the crowd.
but rallied afterward with corn.
RYE-Dull; state. 66GtSc.; No. west
ern b9hc., I. o. b., ahoat.
CORN-Opened weak on cables but
turned stronger on reports Of a better ex-
port demand.
oATS-Duli, but about steady track.
white. state, 2sA@s4c.; track. white. west
ePb PbRKgDull; mess. sl27S@is.so; family.
LAKD-Easy: prime western steam.
SITTER State dairy. l5ha1s14c.:
CHEEsE-Firm; large white. sAc.;
EGGS - State and Pennsylvania. at
mark. l4@17c. for average lots; western.
sUGAR@kaw strong: fair refining. 4%Q
4 i3-s7c. centrifugal, S6 test. 29-s2c.: re-
fined strong; crushed. 6.4Oc.; powdered,
TURPENTINE--stea at 44lkQ45c.
MOLASSES-Quiet; New Orleans. 449
RIcE-steady: domestic. 4%a6hc.; ia
p&sAi &TsAiLfoWEDun; city. 4ha4%c.; coun-
HAY~steady; shipping. i5c.; good to
choice S0m92I1c
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
All Ministers safe.

BRUSSELS, July 31.-A dispatch
from Shanghai, dated yesterday, says
that, according to the governor of Shang-
Tung, an imperial decree announces that
all the ministers are safe. The rebels
attacked the British legation on July g.
but were repulsed with loss Of 1000
Through the intermediary of the govern.
or of Shangtung telegram from the
Russian Admiral Alexieff has reached
the ministers at Peking. Chinese sources
say that the Europeans were holding
out on July "A in the Catholic cathedral
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
MACDONALD'S DISPATCH.
ENJOYS Well-WOmen md Children
In British Legation.

LONDON, July 31.-Sir Claude Mae
donald's welcome dispatch, dated Pc
king, July 21, and received in cipher, is
accepted on all sides as dispelling any
doubts that might still have existed re
garding the genuineness of previous dis
patches. Owing to an error in trans
mission the message fails to show the
number of wounded. David Olphant
and Warren were two student interpre
terS.
The message fails to mention the Other
legations and other matters of pressing
Importance to know, but it should be
borne in mind that the British minister
may not be aware that all his previous
dispatches have been suppressed. He
may be under the impression that the
government is fully posted regarding all
recent occurrences.
Apart from this dispatch there is prac
tically no fresh news, although n special
from Tien-tsin asserts that the British
and American forces are getting ready
to advance within AZ hours.
Ii Hung Chang remains at Shanghai
He says that the great heat prevents his
continuing the journey to Peking.
The admiralty has made public the fol
lowing dispatch from Rear Admiral
Bruce at Tien-tsin:
Following message from Peking:
British legation, Peking, June 20 to
July 16 repeatedly attacked by Chinese
troops on all sides. Both rife and artil
lery fire. Since July 16 an armistice, bu,
a Gordon is strictly drawn on both sides
of the position. Chinese barricades close
to ours.
"'All women and children in the Brit
ish legation. Casualties to date 62 killed
including Captain Strouts. A number of
wounded in hospital, including Captain
Halliday. Rest of legation all well ex
cept David Oliphant and Warren, killed
July 21. MACDONALD.'
Sir Chih Chen, Chinese minister in
London. has been notified by telegraph
that Ii Hung Chang, conformity with
other viceroys and governors, has memo
rialized the throne to urge the immediate
sending of the foreign representatives
under escort to Tien-tsin or the restora
tion to them Of free telegraphic commu
nication with their governments.
The Chefu correspondent of The Daily
Express, telegraphing July %, says: ~
have received a dispatch from Peking,
dated July 10, saying: All silent. Bull
let's and shells occasionally fired from
streets, causing but few casualties II
is reported that 18 foreigners have been
murdered at Tungchou, on the PeiHo."
The railway from Mukden to Telin
and Daschizao has been completely de.
stroyed, and the fate of the workmeE
and railway officials north Of Mukden is
not known. The whole Mukden district IL
menaced by large bodies Of Chinese
troops with artillery.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
Shopbell, Gamble & Co.,
313 Pine street,
WILLIAMSPORT, PA.

Headquarters for new up to date Drese Goods, Silks
Linens, Notions, Hosiery Gloves, Corses, Muslin and
knit underWare for men women and Children Ladies
Tailor made suits, Skirts and Jackets Wrappers, Waists
We are showing complete line of Linen, Crash
Skirts, Black and Blue polka dot wash skirts The
Ready to wear Departments the Iarges. in Wliamspor
Our o8 Taffate Silk waists Black and Coors are wonders
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
Milk inspectors Find bad Milk.

MIDDLETOWN,N N. Y, July 28.-Fous
milk inspectors are creating CONSERVATION
among farmers and creamery men in see
tions Of Orange county. Several cream
cry men have been caught adultering milt
of late. Evidence was secured against
one creamery man who had been putting
six quarts of skimmed milk into each car
sent to New York, and yet the milk stood
legal test.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
Noted OcuIist Dead.

BEDFORD. Pa, July 2S.-Isaac He'll
prin, Washington oeulist who had pre-
sented glasses to every president since
Andrew Jackson, died suddenly at the
Chalybeate Springs hotel. Mr.. Heilprin
had been an annual visitor to this sum-
mer resort for the past 32 years.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02

BEIdLEt1EM, FH., July @o'-1 He
imperial Russian marine yesterday fol
the fourth time in very recent years
placed contract with the Bethlehem
Steel company for armor plate. The
main Office Of the company at this place
has been advised by its foreign repre-
sentative that he has closed contract
for 1900 tons Of kruppized armor to be
delivered within Is months. This order
for American made armor is for the
three new Russian vessels, Alexander
III, Orobino and Orel. The price OBJ
tanned is considerably above that fol-
which Bethlehem armor has been offer
ed to our government.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
mr.. lSryan's Plans.

LINCOLN, Neb.. July 31.-W. J. Bry-
IN announces that he will leave Lincoln
next Monday night for Chicago, leaving
that city Tuesday for indianapolis with
the Chicago escort AT Indianapolis he
will be in the hands of the local Demo-
cratic committee.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
T..cher. WIN See Nias.r..

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, July est has
been decided that the Cuban teachers
will visit Niagara Falls on their way
home. The date Of their leaving proba.
bly, will be Aug. 16 or II.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
Big Purchase of Timber Lapas.

WATERFOWL. N. Y. July 20.-Ths
largest and most important purchase Of
Adirondack lands made this year has
been closed by G. H. Turner of Malone.
It comprises a whole township In Frank
lin county and consists OF 10000 acres,
with the mill on 1t. 1t cost $3.50, 900. W
mill is turning out 15,000,OO feet q
lumber yearly. There. 10 ~145, ,OO0,0 900 feet
on the tract uncut. Mr.. Turner now holds
5000 acres of Adirondack lands.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
Bomb Thrown In St. Louls.

ST. LOUIS, July 3O.-Early yesterday
morning some one threw a dynamite
bomb into the doorway of the house at
$3.50 Evans avenue, conducted by Mrs.
A. Heisler as boarding house for nom
union Transit employees, blowing in the
door and wrecking every pane Of glass in
the front Of the house. In 1852, adjoin-
ing, also a boarding house for Transit
employees, all the windows were shatter.
ed by the force of the explosion, and the
front door was torn off its hinges, one
bomb doing the work. Only few inches
of space separate the entrances. Fortu.
uateIy none of the inmates was injured.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
India Want. a Little Money.

WASHINGTON, July 31.-Consul
Fee ut Bombay has advised the state de-
partment that the government Of lndia
desires to contract 3R per cent loan to
the amount OF $10,OOO,OOO.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
Rainfall In India.

BOMBAY. July 30.-The rainfall in
Guzerat is good, and general prospects
have greatly improved. The crops al
ready sown will be saved.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02

OOHOMsWhBa 1nbWE0eMtb h1GhcUVcOs
CARACAS, VeneEuela. July 24.-Ip
consequence Of the last defeats sustained
By the rebels the Colombian revolution
Il now considered lost. The government
forces have again occupied Bucaramanga
and Cucuta after bloody battle In
which many prisoners were captured.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02

HAZLETON. Pa., July 21.-A noise.
less and smokeless gunpowder has been
invented by John Bohenengel, a German.
Of this city. He is employed as Molder in
the Hazelton Iron works, but is of an in.
ventive turn of mind and has some
knowledge of chemicals and explosives
At private exhibition given few dayt
ago the practicability of his discovery
was made apparent. A shell loaded with
his powder was fred at target so yards
away. The only sound indicating the ex.
plosion was the falling OF the plunger on
the she'll. The bullet struck the target,
an inch board, and went clear through Il.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
New Hall For Hobart College.

GENEVA, N. Y, July 31.-Ground
was broken yesterday for new building
at Hobart college. 1t will he known as
Coke hall, being memorial to the late
Bishop Arthur Cleveland Coke Of tile
diocese OF western New York. The build
ing will cost about $50, 900.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
Wash Dress Goods

We are showing the largest line of up
to date materials for summer wear; color
ing and printing new, Lawns, Dimmties,
Mulls Pignes, Corded nainsook, Linen
Delndies, Organdies, Swiss plain and
dotted zephry ginghams, Silk striped
everything new.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
Summer UnderWare

We are headquarters for knit and
muslin underware for men, women and
children; priced l0c up. Special values
on sale now.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
Laces and Embroidery

Every kind and width can be had here;
the prices are moderate. Laces and En-
broidery will be elaborately used on all
summer dresses. A full line of Lace
Yoking in Black and White.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
GOVERNOR STONE
GREATLY PLEASED
Publicly Commends Farmer Cope's
Campaign Against Oleo.
Remarkable RECORD OF ARRESTS.
Statement Showing the Prosecutions
Instituted Against Illicit Dealers
In limitations Of Butter and Other
AdulteratlOns of Food In Pennsyl-
vania Since the Appointment of
the New COmmfssioner.
Especial Correspondence.)

the New COmmissioner.
Especial Correspondence
Harrisburg. July 31.-Governor Will
lam A. Stone has publicly congratu-
lated Farmer" Cope, whom he recent
ly appointed food and dairy commits
sioner, upon the eminent success which
has followed his efforts in the brief
period that he has been at work In his
department.
A marvellous exhibition of energy,
determination of purpose and practical
methods have been given by Farmer
Cope since he left his Chester county
farm to aid Governor Stone in the en-
fcrcement of the laws against the adul-
teration of food and the Illicit sale Of
oleomargarine.
The wisdom of the selection of
practical farmer and dairyman for this
position has been demonstrated con-
clusively. and the political enemies of
Governor Stone and the Republican
organization with which he stands
have been disconnected by the aggres-
sive campaign that Farmer Cope has
waKed against the violators Of the law.
THE STORY IN FIGURES.
This table tells its own story:
O--O--O-O-O--O-O-O -O-O-O-O-O O-O-O
Date OF State Food and Dairy
Q Commissioner Cope's appoint .
| ment ......June ~
Q Days In office, including yester- Q
terday :........................ ~
2 Arrests for violation of oleomar- .
! garine and pure food laws in
2 Philadelphia in ~ days..... 30 2
Il Arrested persons held by magis- !
Y trates in bail for court ......... 2lG
I Cases yet to be disposed OFF,. 81
7 Arrests in Pittsburg and Alle-
4 gheny since June 49,. IL
I Pittsburg and Allegheny offend
q ers held for trial In COURT. ID Z
Additional prosecutions ordered IL I
8 Arrests made In other towns of Q
| state .......................... ~
8 Arrested persons held for trial In Q
] COuSt '',,,rrI,,rtrr,,t.t'rr...' |
9 Total prosecutions instituted In .
q days ..c::..c:..;y;...1;..;;..:;.,:. 90
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-02
Special Prices

Special prices on all Ladies Tailor
made suits, large stock to pick from, black
blues, brown and grays 5000 to 500 were
$40 to $35 Silk skirt 3.9S worth 500
Bargains await you in our Ready to Wear
Department
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

making, mushroom, bee and tomato
culture they learn, and they must be
well up In both theory and practice be-
fore they are entitled TO the college
certificate, A large majority Of the
graduates devote themselves 10 special
ties Of various kinds, II Is said, and the
masculine farmers OF England are rap
Idly learning to respect both their
learning and proves, and to regard
them as formidable rivals
The cost Of taking thorough course
at one OF these agricultural colleges,
with board or residence" ranges from
$40 and upward for each year, and
the length OF time spent In study varies
according to the quickness and capa-
billtles OF the students themselves. as
well as OF the number and intricacles
Of the branches undertaken. The roster
Of students Is usually a generous one.
and occasionally applicants are obliged
to wait some time before arrangements
for their matriculation can be made.
The students, according 10 the public
announcements sent out by the college,
are not expected TO perform the heaviest
or laborer's work upon the college lands,
which are theirs 10 experiment upon un-
der proper direction, but II would seem
from a report lately published by the
warden OF the Lady Warwick Hostel,
Miss Edith Bradley that at this estab-
lishment at least the students, all OF
them women. do "till the ground" lit
orally as well as metaphorically.
since the term ended in the last days
OF June" says this parsonage, our
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17
The Tactrul Woman.

"The art Of being tactfur' seems a
complicated subject to a woman who
longs to add Il to her list Of charms.
yet 10 appears 20 come natural TO others,
who find themselves popular because Of
this seemingly unconscious charm. IL
D. "a truIsm TO say. II IL the small
things OF life that 60 20 make up the
sum total Of human happiness and COM
fort, and yet Il Is q fact that IA seldom
studied In lts many branches. For in
stance, we say:
"So-and-so" Is O delightful CONVERSE
tlonalist and has charming manners.
not realizing that the attraction lies
principally In tactful little ways that In
themselves seem OF little importance.
Il was noticing the other day" re-
marked a mutual friend, the difference
between Mrs. a. and Mrs. u. IN the way
they carry on a conversation. Mrs. A..
is considered 90 be exceedingly taotful
and Mrs. 4. the reverse, although they
are equally clever and interesting wo-
men. / was wondering vaguely what
constituted this difference, but, In
watching their methods began 10 see
one little Thing, for instance, seems i'm
material. but In all probability that
alone would make a decided difference.
Mrs. A.. In talking at the table or In a
room whore several persons were pres
ent, would invariably include everyone
present, turning first TO one person and
then 10 another while Mrs Z. fastened
upon one individual and almost point
eddy, although. Of course, Il was unin-
territorial. left the rest Of the party en-
tlrely out Of the conversation. This was
only one OF the many such details which
was noticeable. and which went TO
make up the difference between the two
women. Since then / have had occasion
TO notice this particular trait In others,
and II always scores for or against. IL
seems a small thing 20 remember 10
glance in different directions while talk
ing. but II shows a desire 20 include the
person TO whom the glance Is directed
in what is going on. and IL, therefore.
flattering." And the same subtle and
seemingly unconscious fiattery may be
extended In many other directions. and
the one who is willing to be thoughtful
will find II very easy matter TO cult
vate the art Of being tactful.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17
SEND THEM TO BED WITH A KISS

o, mothers, so weary, discouraged.
Worn out with the cares OF the day,
You often grow cross and impatient,
Complain OF the noise and the play;
For the day brings so many vexations.
So many things going amiss;
But. mothers. whatever may vex you,
Send the children TO bed with hssl
The dear little feet wander often,
Perhaps from the pathway Of right;
The dear little hands find new mischief
To try you from morn until night;
But think Of the desolate mothers
Who'd give all the world for your
bliss.
And as thanks for your infinite bless
ings,
Send the children to bed with kiss
For some day their noise will not vex
you.
The silence will hurt you far more:
You will long for the sweet childish
voices.
For a sweet childish face at the door,
And TO press child's face to your
bosom.
You'd give all the world for Just this.
For the comfort twill give you in sor-
row,
Send the children to bed with a kiss
New Orleans Picayun.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

To increase the strength, symmetry
and incidentally the beauty Of the hand,
devote ten minutes before you 90 to
bed 10 muscle bending and stretching.
These exercises can be taken by my
lady at her ease, seated in her most
luxurious chair before her fire Of blaz-
ing logs
Extend both arms at right angles 10
the body. the backs Of the hands turned
upward. In this position the hand is TO
be bent upward, downward and side
ways With fingers first together and
then extended and without moving the
arm bend the hands upward from the
wrist, as far as possible. In the direc-
ton of the backs OF the hands, then In
the original position then downward
as far as possible For the Sideways
movement bend alternately toward the
thumb side and the little finger side,
Continue this swinging Of the hands
upward, downward and sideways for
some minutes.
Hand rotation next follows. In this
the arms are held az for the bending
and stretching exercises. with even and
constant movement. the hand performs
all the previous motions. that Is, from
the bending position upward into the
bending position sideways downward
sideways in the opposite direction and
so on; first the fingers are held togeth-
er and then extended.
Finger bending and stretching comes
next. With arms extended the fingers
are slowly but vigorously bent enough
10 form a fist, and are then again
opened forcibly.
For finger spreading, hold the tips OF
the fingers apart. with arms extended
as before, and perfectly straight. After
the spread the extended fingers are
brought together again, or are tightly
clenched. this latter action increasing
the effect OF the exerclse. Both the mus