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brought nearer aud the buildings were
destroyed and burned. The foreigners
who had sought refuge there and their
pursucrs were all burned together.
Boxers Like Demons.
The Boxers were like demons. When
there were no more foreigners to kill,
they fell upon the dead bodies in the
courtyard and mutilated them, They
clN off the heads Of some and carried
them through the streets on their rifles,
shouting hercely.
They then attacked the native Chris
tian quarters and massaered all who
would not Join them They outraged wo-
men and Knocked ont the brains OF chill
dren with the butts Of their rifles. The
streets Of the Tartar city were every
where streaming with blood.
The following persons were in the
United States legation Mt peking besides
Minister Conger; Mrs Conger, Miss Lau-
IA Congcr. Miss Mary Pierces Mr.. Com
gers niece, and Mrs. NJ. $. Woodward
and Miss Zone Woodward Of Chicago.
who were guests OF the Congcrs. A dis
patch from Lieutenant Key, who was an
atyache of the legations at Picking aud
Yokohama. was u eived recently say
ing that Miss Mary Condit Smith OF
Washington was also a guest OF the Com
gers at the legation.
The following men composed MIR. Con-
gers staff; Herbert q. Squires. secre-
tary: William t. Bainbridge, second sec
rotary, and Fleming q. Chesire, inter-
areter. There was n guard Of seven oii-
GERS and IS men, commanded by Captain
Iohn y. Myers. United States marine
eorns. who had been detached from the
Oregon for that duty Captain Newton
Hall Of the marine corps was also at
the legation. ass was Assistant Surgeon
Thomas NJ. Lippitt. Mr. Squires is said
TO have had -four children with him. and
it IL understood NJ the state department
that there were four other children at the
legation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21

Albany. July 19.-Relative to the
proposition Of Secretary of War Root to
man the Notifications and military posts
in this state with the national guard in
case it is desired to use the regulars for
foreign service. Adiutant General Hoff-
man said that the department was ready
to cooperate with the national govern
ments should the occasion require IT, but
added that the men were not trained to
handle the big guns with which the forti-
fications are equipped. There are four
batteries Of artillery in the state, three
in New York city and one in Bingham
ton and the Thirteenth regiment is now
organized as heavy artillery regiment.
These troops could be sent at once to
Notifications around New York city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21

Americans Lose Heaviiy-ColOnef
Liscnm Killed.

The native city of rien-tsin has been
captured by the allied forces after three
days hard fighting.
The final battle, which was begun with
the attack by 1000 of the allied forces
upon the walls of the native city at 2
o'clock Friday afternoon, continued all
day, two battalions of the Ninth infan-
try participating. 1t is reported that 10
of this command were killed or wounded,
including 10 or > officers Colonel II. H.
Lscum was killed, and Majors Jesse NJ.
Lee and James Reagan, Captains Charles
r. Noyes. Andrew Brewster and Edwin
V. Bookmiler and First Lieutenants Will
liam X Naylor, Louis =. Lawton, Har-
old Hammond and Ira c, Waldron were
wounded.
Among the United States marines the
casualties numbered 40. Captain Austin
II. Davis was killed, and Captain Will
liam b. Lemleg aud First Lieutenants
Henry Leonard and Smedley ID. Butler
were wounded.
The American contingent, after lying
in shallow, hastily dug trenches, full Of
water. facing the south wall of the city,
and suffering for want of water and food,
besides being short of ammunition Were
ordered by General Dorward to retire I'm.
der cover of darkness, - sssssszs - III.
the Russians were outside the Ell u
wall while tie japanese, British au1
French were clssr@to fhe west wall, with
the Chinese trying to flank them. The al
lied troops resumed the attack Saturday
morning and succeeded in preaching the
walls and capturing all the forts. The
Chinese were completely routed, and the
allies took possession of the native city
and its defenses. The total losses of the
allies in the engagements of Thursday,
Friday and Saturday were about 500 kill
ed or wounded. . '--e< rss sqsss,
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Implicitly trust him. n Is apparently
true that Lin KING has appoiUted MIR,
Taylor. statistical secretary % the Gus
toms. as acting inspector general Of the
customs ad interim vice Sir Robert Hart.
The Times Shanghai correspondent,
telegraphing under date Of July 10, says
that the reported trouble at Ning-po has
been greatly exaggerated. The local pam
ic among the natives, which is gradually
snbsiding. was mainly due to published
accounts Of the wholesale killing Of iBno-
cent natives in Tien-tsin. Assurances
BY the municipal council that the Chinese
residents in the settlement would be pro-
teeted had good effect.
The Russian war Office has informed
the press that the international forces
in China will number from 10000 to So
900 by the middle of August. Admiral
Alexieff will command assisted by Colo
mel Dessino, the Russian military at
tache at Peking.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
The ST, sInry,s Rough voyage.

Lisbon. July 19.1he New York nau-
ticaL schoolship st. Mary's is undergoing
repairs here ON account of heavy weather
experienced on the passage hither, The
st. Mary's left New London. Conn, ON
June II with 100 cadets. When three
days out, she encountered o cyclone,
which soon prevented Roadway, and the
vessel was stripped of her canvas, ex-
cept such as enabled her 10 keep steer
ing way. On Sunday night, June II, it
was necessary to heave to, and she thus
remained three days. Commander VIII
liam Ii. Reeaer remained on deck
through the storm. though he was
thrown down and his head cut and his
baal, hadtv strained --..vv-T vaasp-s~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
ELMIRA REFORMATORY.
Board of Managers Makes Wholesale
Changes


Elmira. n Y, July 19.--The resigna-
tons Of the following employees of the
New York State reformatory here were
asked for and received yesterday: Samu-
Fl u. Sample, principal keeper; Hugh Il.
Brockway. transfer officer; j. j. Einnell,
lieutenant colonel; Thomas MeInerney.
major and keeper: Thomas Maroney, ma
jor and keeper; r. Q. Hickey, captain of
the night watch, j. II. Collins, guard,
The places thus vacated were filed with
men brought from the Erie County penn
Tertiary and were selected by Patrick J,
Mcdonnell the new assistant superin-
tendcnt appointed Tuesday. -Four of the
new men came with Mr. Mcdonnell,
which Is evidence that the managers had
their plans formed before the meeting
Of Tuesday.
Hugh r. BrocRway, the deposed tralls-
fer officer, is brother TO the superintend-
ont and has been connected with the in
stitution a great many years.
1t was rumofed that Superintendent
Brockway's resignation had been placed
In the hands of the board Of managers,
but this is emphatically denied by the
managers aud Mr., Brockway. However,
it il strongly intifnatcd that he will take
such action IN the near futdr2, as he
would not dlsire to retaaia " the reform
aIary .gNbdeaIly slioIn Of all bis power,
as is practically the status Of affairs AZ
the present time. Ssa7.s-'.--s s1'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
Train Mows Down "a Crowd.

Johnstown, Pa. July 19.-As the result
of an accident which occurred at the
Pennsylvania railroad station in this city
yesterday, when a freight train plunged
into a crowd of 200 people trying 10
board an excursion train bound for Altoo-
ma TO spend the day, five persons We're in
jured, two of whom are dead, the life of
a third and fourth is hanging in the ball
ance, while the fifth is but slightly hurt.
1t was the occasion of th, annual outing
Of the A. O. Z. w, and 9 crowd Of over
300 persons had gathered TO take excur-
sioasffains for Altoona.
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y ~ ; -
Blanket Indians Ia War Buneh,

The dangers OF an outbreak by the
Blanket Indians at Red Lake. near Sol
way, Mimi, is increasing. The Indian POI
lice from the agency have gone over TO
the point where the Bianketefs are hold.
ing their war dance, and it is expected
trouble will ensue. Bulletins in Chippeway
have been posted warning all friendly In
dams and whites TO remain away FROM
the point or suffer the consequences
Twenty mounted men have left Solway
and will proceed to the agency and take
instructions from Indian Agent Mercer
The men are all well armed and carry
each LOCO rounds Of extra ammunition,
which will be distributed among the set
tiers,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
Cholera In India.

The governor of Bombay telegraphs the
secretary Of state for India there were
9,92s cases cholera in the famine districts
during the week ending July I, of which
GAIA We're fatal, and that in the native
states there We're 1926 cases, of which
5,S92 We're fatal. The total number Of
deaths on the relief works was $50
which was SO per 1000. There has
been q good rainfall in Surat Khandeish
and the western part of the Deccan, and
rain has begun in parts of north Cute
rat, where the numbers demanding re-
lief continue to increase.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21

against which they viii be used.
A dispatch 10 the Central News from
Vienna says Russia has addressed note
10 the powers declaring that she never
desired to prevent action by Japan for
the re-establishment of order in China.
Russias opposition was solely directed
; against the giving of a European man
date TO japan. The note states further
that Russia is now preparing for a great
military operation through Manchuria
against Picking.
A telegram from Seoul, Korea, dated
July Is, says it is reported that the Rus
sian telegraph and railway lines in
Manchuria have been considerably dam
aged. The telegraph line north Of Seoul
is entirely interrupted. The Boxers are
reported to have appeared at Lenchueng.
a dispatch from Shanghai says:
1T is reported that a battle has taken
place at Tsang Chow, ON the border of
the provinces of Shangtung and Chill.
between the troops of General Tung
Fuh Slang and Governor Yuan Shih
Kai and that the former were severely
beaten" .4
Tung Fuh Slang is the Chinese general
who was reported TO have led the attack
on the legations which resulted in a mas
SuCit. 4 udh iNuilt Nii IS ile governor
of the province of Shangtung.
More warships to Guard Shanghai.
A Shanghai dispatch, under date of
July 10, says:
For the last fortnight Chinese
steamer has been towing a cargo boat
between Woosung and the Shanghai
arsenal, presumably with arms and am
munition to strengthen the defenses
of the Woosung forts. The foreign Off
Gals requested the Chinese authorities
to discontinue the sailing of the vessel
but she passed yesterday as usual"
1t is also reported from Shanghai that
the powers are sending more warships
there in view of possible trouble. There
are already nine vessels between Shang-
hal and Woosung, besides eight off the
native city.
From the same source it is announced
that the British cruiser Terrible and four
allied cruisers the names Of which are
not given are off n-hai-kwan, which
is at the eastern end of the great wall. to
reconnoiter and cover the landing of TO-
600 japanese troops.
There is also an unconvincing story
from Shanghai that the consuls there
have unanimously agreed to recognize
Liu Kung yiceroy of Canton, as emperor
of China so far as the collection of reve-
nue. is concerned, believing that they may
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
The Charges Against Ratbbone

The fiscal of Havana says that for
mer Director General of Posts Il. G.
Rathbone will not be arrested until all
the papers in the Nicely case shall have
been received from Washington and that
the only absolute criminal charge certain
is that of the misappropration of $1,000,
He also says that civil suit for more
than $4,000 win be instituted against
Rathbone's bondsmen, but as Rathbone
is already held as a witness the fiscal
thinks it better to await the develop
ments Of the Nicely case in order to see if
the claim Of Deputy Auditor Reeves that
Rathbone received $4,000 can be sub
stantiated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
THE CHINESE SITUATION
Russia Considers Invasion OF
Amur an Act of Rebels.
SIBERIAN CITY NOT BEEN TAKEN.
Big Russian Army to De Thrown Into
Observation-Disclosures Among Chinese.
Governor of Shangtung Reported
TO Have Defeated Rebels.

London, July t9.-While it is untrue
that any formal declaration Of war has
been made by China against Russia. II IS
accepted as fact by all the European
powers that many millions of the Chinese
have committed themselves TO defiance OF
the western world. 1t is the consensus
of Diplomatic opinion that the only rea-
son why the first aggression was against
Russia was that she is the only power
whose territory is contiguous to that of
China
1t is hardly expected that China will
pretend to make her warlike policy reg
uIar by withdrawing her ministers from
the foreign capitals. a nation which de-
scends to the role of savages by such con-
duct as that of the Chinese at Pefing
will scarcely bother with such trivial for
malities.
Those who know China suggest that
Prince Tuan probably believes that the
Chinese representatives abroad have been
sacrificed by the powers in revenge for
the fate of their ministers ut Peklng.
Such action. il is pointed out, would be a
matter of Indifference to Prince Tuan be
cause the Chinese diplomatists abroad
nearly all belong to the party opposed TO
him.
Each days developments increase the
European conception of the magnitude OF
the task which faces civilization. Those
who a few days ago prophesied that half
million men would be needed and that II
long war was inevitable 10 longer are rid
iculed Inquiries in England and Ger
many disclose the fact that a large por-
ton of the vast output of the arms and
ammunition factories of those countries
has been going to China for the past
four years. France has now proposed to
the powers to prohibit the traffic but this
is a good deal like locking the stable aft
err the horse has been stolen.
There is evidence that China possesses
100000 modern rifles, but the makers of
these arms have never eiven a hint of the
fact to the respective governments
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
More Gold From sIsasunx.

Vancouver, B. G., July 19.-The steam
er Clutch has arrived here from Skaguay
bringing the largest gold shipment re-
ceived in Vancouver this season from
the north. A large amount in drafts and
$500, 900 in dust was on board. A ma
jority of the GO passengers brought large
packages Of gold, some of greater weight
than one could carry off the boat unaid.
ed A dozen eases Of smallpox have
broken out at Dawson. The infection IS
supposed to havS come from Nome.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21

Senator Hanna announces that the fol-
lowing have been chosen members of the
national executive committee: Graeme
Stewart, Illinois; Henry G. Payne, Wis
consin; Richard G. Kerens, Missouri: J.
*. Marley Maine; ~ b. Scott, West
Virginia. Frederick S. Gibbs, New York;
Franklin Murphy, New Jersey; Myron
I. Herrick, Ohio; Harry S. New, In
diana; chairman. NJ. A. Hanna; secre-
tary, Perry $. Heath; treasurer, Corne-
Illus N Bliss.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21

Washington, July 19.-Agent Randlett
Of the Wichita Indian agency in Kan
sas telegraphed the Indian bureau that
Frank Il. Farwel, chief of police, had
just reported that all of the intruders
on the reservation were leaving peacea-
bly, aud that there is no necessity Tor
the employment Of troops. Colonel Rand
lett reported some time ago that about
loo intruders were prospecting for
minerals in the mountains of the reserva-
ton and that it probably would be neces-
sary TO use troops to eject them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
Death of an Ironmaster.

Colonel Henry Mccormick of Harris
burg, one of the wealthiest and most
prominent men in the iron business of
Pennsylvania. is dead at his country
home in Cumberland county after long
illness following stroke of paralysis
three years ago. lie was 60 years old.
Mr.. Mccormick was a graduate of Yale
and took up the study of law, which pro-
fession he abandoned for the iron bust
ness He owned furnaces ia Lancaster,
Cumberland and Dauphin counties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21

Confirmation of the massacre of the
foreigners III Picking has been received,
The story of their fate is one OF appalling
horror.
The ministers and legation guards. who,
with the women and children, were mad.
dened by hunger, having had no food for
many days. resolved ON sortie on the
night of June 30. The attack was not ex-
pected by General Tung Fuh Slang,
whose soldiers were holding the legation
gates, and 200 Chinese were slain by the
foreign guards
General Tung Fuh Siang's troops and
the Boxers then endeavored TO capture
the legation by assault but met with des-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
Pilgrims For the Quebec shrine.

Montreal, July lS.-The annual In
flux of United States pilgrims to the
miracle working shrine of the Ste.
Anne de Beaupre has commenced. On
Monday and Monday night S 1000 passed
through Montreal on their way to Que
bee, and many more went through to-
day. Archbishop Bruchesi is at Que
bee to receive them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
MRS. coNGER.

guns turned on the foreigners and order
ed other guns turned on the walls where
they were weakest, near the gates, so
that they might be preached and the Box
ers could attack from the rear.
The foreigners also went mad and kill
ed all their women and children, shooting
them with their revolyers instead of fir
ing ON the Boxers.
When the heavy guns were loaded, they
were all fired simultaneously. and the for
eigners were swept away like grass be-
ing cut down. The Boxers rushed upon
them and hacked and stabbed at the dead
and the survivors. Many foreigners when
the heavy guns were fired went back into
the buildings. hoping to escape.
The Boxers pursued them and were
still in the buildings when the guns were
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
BnS rire In Bangor, Tn.

Easton, Pa. July 19.-~Fire at neesssor.
this county, caused a loss OF $4,000, d.
yided as follows: g G a L, Wise, plan
ing mill and quantity Of lumber, $50, 0QO,s.
.asurQQce $1,000 s. II. Fitzgerald, plSn-s
ing mill. $4,000, no insurance; Peter Nj.
Sheeler's machine shops, $4,000; Saliva
ton Army barracks. $1,000. s s-rqs
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
Killed Himself on ChiId's GRAY

Bridgeport, Conn, July 19.-Charles
Macy, aged 40. was found dead on the
grave of his favorite child at Park GENE
terry. He had ended his life by sending
two bullets into his head. He had been
missing from home for several hours,
and his wife and adult daughter, who
suspected the deed, discovered the life
less remains
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
murder and Suicide nj Patterson,

Paterson, \. J.t July 19.-Louis Bian-
chi last night shot his cousin, Joseph Pas
sina. and killed him. He then shot ana
killed himsel Bialchi was employed in a
dve works in Paterson and had been dis
charged recently. He blamed PASSING for
bis discharge and last night waited for
bis cousin outside the works. Bianchi
shot PASSING just az the iatter's two little
daughters were raining to meet him.
PASSING fell dead at their feet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
Prince ching naa Aided Them.

Prince Tuan had ordered that the lega-
zion be surrounded aud all food. supplies
cut Off believing thft thhe minister's, 70
says thor lives and those q the Women
and children, would Internationally sur
render and thus enable him To o6Sn flcgo-
tiAtl0ns with the powers regarding the
demolition of the Taku forts. He was
not able to understand how the foreign
efs We're able to hold out so long. and
setting watch he discovered that Prince
Ching was secretly supplying them with
food aud ammuplti9p, Through Gsnerql
Tung Fuh Slang he ordered the soldiers
and Boxers to fire on Prince Chlng's
Mantchoo troops, and the latter were
driven off with great loss. s-a~--,,~-.,
; After interpolating some unimportant
matter the account adds that the foreign
efs made a sortic early in the morning Of
July 1, hoping to cut their way through.
All the foreigners took part in it,
The women and children were in the
center of a hollow square formed by the
troops, who were led by their officers and
the other foreigners in civilian dress, who
were armed with revolvers.
Many of the Boxers were killed be-
cause they did not expect an attack. and
most of them were sleeping. The Boxers
became like wild beasts when they learn
ed that the foreigners were attacking
them. They fought furiously, but fired
wildly, shooting many OF their own com
rades in the darkness.
General Tung Fuh Slang ordered heavy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
Mig strike In Rotterdam

Rotterdam, July 19.--The strike here
is extending, and over $1,000 men arc
now involved. There are 10 vessels in
the Mas river awaiting discharge. a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-07-21
MASSACRE In PEKING
TERRIBLE STORY OF THE FATE OF
THE FOREIGNERS.

Driven to Desperation They Rush
Ont TO Meet Death, killing Their
women and Children To Save Them
From Worse Fate.
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AMERICAN MINISTER coNGER.

perate resistance and withdrew. Gen
eral Tnng Fuh Slang, enraged by the
resistance. then had heavy guns placed
in position opposite the defending force
and ordered his men to open fire on the
Europeans point blank.
The fire was not stopped until the lega-
ton buildings were demolished and on
fire. All the foreigners who We're not
killed 10y the guns or General Tung Fuh
Sang's troops and the Boxers were roast
cd To denth in the ruins. ...a.-r--
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brought nearer and the buildings were
destroyed and burned. The foreigners
who had sought refuge there and their
pursucrs were al burned together.