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The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
A COUNTER REVOLUTION.
Report That One Has Been Started
in Pekin.

Brussels, July S-A dispatch from
Shanghai received here. says that, ac-
cording to a high Chinese official, the two
legations which were stin holding out on
July were the object of incessant at
tacks. There had been some losses among
the troops guarding the legations, but the
diplomats were safe.
The dispatch also says the loyal troops
under Prince Ching, who is heading
counter revolution, had attacked the
rebels In Pekin. The governor of Shan
Tung, according to the same authority,
is reported to have declined to obey
Prince Tuan's order to seize Nankin.
Further dispatches from Shanghai say
the legations were holding out on July 3,
that the rebels had been repulsed with a
loss of 1000 and that the Boxers were dis
couraged. They also report that a Chi
nese journal confirms the announcement
of Prince Chings counter revolution in
Pekin.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
STEVENSON OFF TO LINCOLN.
Vice Presidential Nominee Gone for
Conference.


Minneapolis. July SIN response to a
telegraphic request from Mr.. Bryan. Hon
Adlai f. Stevenson left here tonight
over the Omaha road for Lincoln, Neb.
When seen just before his departure Mr..
Stevenson would say little, except that
he would attend a conference at Lin
coin regarding the plan of campaign, In
which Senator Jones, chairman of the
Democratic National Committee, and Mr..
Towne. Populist candidate for Vice Pres
ident were to take part.
Mr.. Stevenson said that at the conclu-
sion of she conference, he would return
to Minnetonka Beach and remain there
until Sept. |, when he is expected TO take
an active part in the campaign
From another source II is learned that
Mr.. Towne is awaiting the verdict Of the
coming conference as to whether IL is bet >
ter for him 10 withdraw as the Populist
can iidatc for Vice President. He says he
is ready to do just what Mr.. Bryan thinks
best under the circumstances.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
NEWS OF THEIR SAFETY.
Received by n Brother of Mission
nries In China.

Chicago. July S.-James w. Porter of
Chicago has received a cablegram from
che Foo, China, announcing that his
brother. the Rev. Henry d. Porter. and
his sister Miss Mary II. Porter. mission
aries OF the American Board OF Commie-
sioners for Foreign Missions Stationed az
psng Chuang. 200 miles south OF 'Tien Tsln,
mad arrived safely at Che Foo on Thurs
day. July ), coming overland from Gilman
Flu. the capital OF the province. They we're
accompanied by the Rev. II. p. Perkins,
another missionary stationed at Pang
Chuang.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
DESTROYED A STATION.

And Connection Between Port Ar
thur and Corea Is on.
London, July 9.-The Shanghai corre-
spondent of the Times, telegraphins Sun
day, says:
The telegraph station at Moukden has
been destroyed, severing the connection
between Port Arthur and Corea.
THE viceroys at Nankin and WI Chang
telegraph to the British consul, urging the
foreign Powers to guard the person of the
powagcr Empress, no matter what hap
pens i'll the North"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
WELCOMED BY PORTUGUESE.
The Beers Seem TO he Trelxking
From Their own.

London, July 9.-The Times Lorenzo
Marquee correspondent says, under dnte
of July I:
"a general movement OF Boer settlers
into Gszaland. Portuguese territory.
cesms to be contemplated. Already large
herds have been driven across the bor-
der. The Portuguese weseeme the move
mept."
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
Mcguire MADE CHAIRMAN.
He VIII Direct the New York Guber-
Material Campaign.

Albany. ~. Y, July 8.--Chairman Frank
Campbell of the Democratic State Com
mittee. has appointed Mayor James X.
Mcclure OF Syracuse chairman of the
Executive Committee of that city. As the
head of this committee, Mayor Mcclure
will handle and dhect the gubernatoriai
campaign In the state this fall.
Mayor Mcclure was a conspicuous fig
ure at the national Democratic conven-
ton at Kansas City by reason OF his
staunch support OF ex-senator Hill
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
MORE BODIES FOUND.

Those From the snnIe Were Horrible
to Look Cpon.
New York, July S.-Three more bodies
were found to-day on the Saale This
makes twenty nine bodies that have thus
far been taken from the wreck Of the
Saale since the fire, and 146 bodies in all
recovered.
The bodies recovered to-day were all
found in the second cabin in the after
pare OF the ship and they were horrible
sights to look upon. They had very lit
tie clothing on. and were all victims of
fire. They could not be identified.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
Hard Fighting Expected.

Fumsu, July S.--The column under COM
mand Of Col Wilcocks. which is march
ing 10 the relief Of Sir Frederic Hodgson.
has arrived here. Hard fighting is ex-
pectsd tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
BAILEY's PREDICTION.
He Believes the Democrats VIII BE
Victorious.

Frankfort, KY. July s.-The Hon. Jo-
seph Bailey OF Texas passed through here
tonight, en- route to his home from a
visit to Lexington. When asked for an ex-
preston of the Kansas City convention.
Mr. Bailey said he did not care to discuss
politics. but he added that he considered
both ticket and platform exceptionally
strong. and he predicted a Democratic
victory this fall. lie said he thought
Bryan would draw great many votes
from Mckinley this year. and Mckinley
would get few Democratic votes. He also
predicted that the German vote would be
soidly for Bryan.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
CARS MET HEAD-oN.
Injuring Eleven Persons, Five seri-
pusIy.

Scranton, Pa, July 8.-Two electric cars
on the Scranton Company's Duryea line
collided head-on to-day at Old Forge. in
juring eleven persons, five seriously.
Mischievous boys. it is supposed, tam
pered with the switch signal, and both
cars got into the same block. Midway be-
tween the switches is a deep hollow. in
which sharp curve obstructs the view of
the opposite side. The cars met at the
curve The northbound car. with five pas
sengers aboard. mounted the other which,
had slxty-two passengers. aud plougned
through It's front as far as the third seat.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
WANTS EMPIRE MAINTAINED.
III Hung Chang Is Said to Have Made
Request.

Request.
London, July 9.-The Times this MORN
ing says:
we learn from private message from
Canton thet Ii Hung Chang has telegraph
ed direct to the Chinese minister in Lon
don, urging him to request the British
government to approach the United States
government with view TO a joint invita-
ton TO Japan to cooperate in the main
tenanoe of the Chinese Empire and the
esta ablishmeut Of a strong government on
a solid basis. the three then uniting in an
appeal for the support of all the other
Powers"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
NEWS FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
Hcers Intellectually Attacked Gen,
BuI1cr's Escort.


London. July a-I.ale news frana Sau4h
Africa reports that the Beers Intellectually
attacked Gen. Buffers escort between
standerton and Heidelberg on Saturday as
he was returning from a visit to Lord
Roberts.
The Beers attacked the Ficksburg gar
rison at midnight on Tuesday, but were
driven off after forty-five minutes fight
ing.
Gen. Brabant. on July 8. occupied Dern-
berg. between Senekal and Winburg.
which served as base for bands assaii-
ing conveys
Col. Mahon of Gen. Hutton's mounted
troops, Oh July and 7. engaged 1900 Beers
east OF BroukersprWt and drove them off,
The British casualties numbered "a.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09

Little Rock. Ark, July s.-Hon. John A.
Williams. judge OF the United States Dis
trict Court, Eastern district OF Arkansas,
is dead. He was appointed by President
.Aarrison in 1890
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
Hodgson In Snfe.

Cape Coast Castle, July s.-A letter from
Sir Frederic Mitchell Hodgsou, Governor
Of the Gold Coast Colony. dated at Ak
webusu, July /, has been received here,
announcing his safety
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
CHINESE HAVE BoMBARDED.
Seymour Has Ordered Women and
Children TO TaIu.

London, July ga dispatch from Tien
Tsin, dated July 8, says:
"Since early morning the Chinese have
heavily bombarded the settlements. Ad-
miral Seymour has ordered the women
and children conveyed TO Taku at the ear
liest possible moment"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
Dools VIII Command.

Paris. July SIT is announced that Gen.
Doods, the hero Of the Dahomey cam
paign, has been appointed to the command
of the French expedition to China
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
ANOTHER BIG FIRE.
One at Worcester. Mass, Caused a
Loss of Si0O,OOO.

Worcester. Mass, July Sire to-day
destroyed the property OF the e. &. Crane
Lumber Company and the Daniels Cornell
Company. wholesale grocers. Fireman
Lubey was probably fatally injured. Loss
sl60 0O0.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
WAS SHORT 81, 400.
The Shock of Discovery Caused
Judge Bells Death.

Chattanooga. Tenn. July S.-Postoff1ce
Inspector Bass of this division has nou-
fed the Inspector in charge that he has
completed an inspection of the postoffice
at Gainesville. Fla, and found the post
master James Bell. short in his accounts
10 the amount Of $l.400. The shock Of the
discovery caused the death of the post
master
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
NOW SAY THEY ARE AVERsE.
Powers Do Not Like to See Japanes,
Landing I'm Force.

London, July 9.-The Shanghai corre-
spondent of the Express cabled on July
7, says:
THE Russian, French and German ad-
mirals have had a long conference. They
expressed themselves averse to seeing
large Japanese forces landed in China i'll
advance of the other Powers"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
DUELL ron GOVERNOR.
His Friends Want Him to he n Cam
dldate I'm New York.

Washington. July s.-The Post to-mor-
row will say that the friends of the Hon
Charles II. Duell, commissioner OF pat
ents, intend TO press him vigorously as
the next Republican candidate for gov
ernor OF New York.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
WE'RE SAFE or JULY 4 .

ConsuIs' Fear Was for the supply of
Food.
London July S.-The consuls at Shang-
hal report that the Pekin legations were
safe on July 4, and that the Chinese had
ceased their attacks. The only fear felt
at that time, according to the reports of
the consuls. was regarding the food sup
ply.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
PLANS FOR THE MEETING.
Ratification Hurrah Mny Open the
Democratic Campaign.

Lincoln. Neb., July s.-Elaborate plans
are being made for the ratification meet
ing to be held here Tuesday afternoon and
night and Il Is the intention to make the
AFFAIR as far as possible the formal open
ing OF the Democratic national campaign.
William j. Bryan Is expected 10 speak
briefly as is also Adlai +. Stevenson. who
has promised to be present. George Fred
Williams and Charles A. Towne Will also
deliver addresses.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
UNsuccEssFuL BoMsARDMENT
Russians Failed in an Attack on the
Native Town.

Berlin, July S.-A dispatch from Tien
Tsin says the Russians unsuccessfully
bombarded the native town on July 2.
The strength of allied troops is about TO-
900. There is no fresh news regarding the
situa ton in Pekin.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09
IT MAY BE HIS LAST.
CONGER'S REPORT RECEIVED By
THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
SENT FROM PEKlN ON MAY II
ARRIVED WITH THE LAST MAIL
ADvICEs FROM CHINA.

He Confirmed His Cipher Telegram
the Atrocities Perpetrated by the
Boxers-His Protest to the TsunG-
li-Yamen and Their Promises to
Put Down the Boxers-He Threat
ened Demand for ReparatiOn.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-09

s. Continued on Fifth PageS
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
CHILD'S MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
Overturned Lighted Lamp But Was Net
Even ScOrched

Willow Grove, July I3.-Miss Nellie
Cook is spending the week in Camden
with her aunt, Mrs. Charles w. Smith.
Miss Evelyn and Myrtle Culver who
have been in Sussex county for two
months, are expected home to-day.
Miss Myrtle Walheater, Of Philadel-
phia, is down for the season at her
grandfather's, w. j. Frazier, in Peters
bury.
Miss Bess Wright, having served the
trade of dressmaking in Dover, has
returned to her home in this place for
the Summer.
The ladies will give a social dance
in GSOdens Hall this evening, and an
old fashioned rag tacking will be in
order the first part of the evening.
Tho Patriotic Sons Of America have
decided to hold festival at their head
quarters in GoOden's Hall on Saturday,
July 21.
While the Mite Society was in ses-
sion last Saturday evening at Mrs. Jel
Gooding's the little son Of Alex. Draper
upset lamp and was soon surrounded
by flames. AS If by a miracle the little
child was not burnt or scorched.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
WEST CHESTER CHURCH
DIVIDES A SECOND TINE

West Chester. July 14.-Thirty-three
members Of the First Baptist Church
of this place withdrew from the con-
gregation yesterday and asked for their
certificates, in order that they may or
ganize the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
making the third one OF the denomi-
nation in this place. The seceders will
be Joined by a large number Of other
members
There have been dissensidns in the
church for several years, and a few
years ago a large number Of members
withdrew. taking with them the pastor.
the Rev J. S. Chambers and organiz-
ing the Olivet Church The present
trouble was caused by opposition on
the part Of many members to the Rev.
Joshua r. Wills, the pastor Finally Mr..
Wills resigned his charge. and the or
ganization Of Tabernacle Church by his
friends was decided upon.
The temporary officers Of the new
church are Albert Biles deacon. Mrs.
Harriet l.. Maxton. deaconess. and
Edgar Eachus. secretary. Mr.. Wills
will be the pastor.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
RED MEN ASSEMBLE
At SHELLPOT PARK


In Shellpot Park this afternoon and
evening the members of Minqua Tribe.
Improved Order Of Red Men. will hold
a reunion.
During the afternoon there will be
field sports Of every description. includ-
ing fat mans race, in which several
prominent members of the order will
take part, and which promises to be
very amusing.
Commencing at SIS D. m. there will
be given a series of tableaux by Po-
kena and Oneida. Indians now at the
park. including their famous scalping
act; to be followed by a great sham
battle between the Indians and white
men Of the plains, In which pale-face
Is to be captured who will figure very
largely in the exercises TO follow,
namely, "A typical scene among print
tive Red Men" which must be seen 10
be appreciated.
A voting contest for a handsome set
Of tribal jewels has been going on for
several days, the Jewels to be presented
to the tribe having the largest number
OF votes at the close OF the contest.
A beautiful souvenir OF the occasion
will be on sale at a nominal sum. and
the splendid show. the large caroussel
the dancing pavilion. etc. will all tend
10 make this reunion OF Red Men and
their families an interesting one.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
BRICK CHIMNEY FINISHED
Notes About the Doings of People
i'm and About Wyoming

Wyoming, July 13.-Johnson & Bro.
are converting part of their store into
a besf shamble
The first peaches Of this vicinity we're
shipped from this station this week.
Mrs. Mary B. Jakes, Of Wilmington,
is visiting her son. William II. Jakes.
Miss Elizabeth Graham is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. S. J. Fookes, of Cam
bridge. Md.
Miss Mary Winters and Miss Colicia
Smith are attending the Summer school
Of Methods at Dover.
The large brick chimney which was
being constructed at the mill Of r. J.
Lindale is now completed.
Mrs. Geore Hyatt and children, OF
Clayton. have been visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Carton.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14

the body to permit Il to round sharp
curves. This method OF construction
throws the fore and rear ends OF the
car well beyond the track lines when
such a curve is being rounded. II any
person who is Interested in such things
will watch Delaware avenue car swing
around into Tenth street he will see
that but "a few inches of free space in
tervene between the end of the car and
the awning post on the Tenth street
side. If man, woman or child should
be caught between the post and the car
1t would result In death by crushing.
Time and time again the Wayfarer has
seen persons saved from such a fate by
the persistent ringing Of the alarm bell
by the motorman. the stopping OF the
car, or the friendly warnings OF by
ISLANDERS. AS the point is one of ex-
change from the Riverview and Darby
cars, and as there often is a crowd
along the curb eager TO get aboard the
westbound cars, it might be we'll to re-
move this menace to public safety, for
the expense would be trihing compared
with the possible outcome OF a damage
suit growing out Of an accident which
must Of necessity be serious, II not
fatal
Evening journal., 1900-07-14

There Is more Catarrh IN this section Of
the country than all other diseases nut to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable For a great
many years doctors pronounced a a local
disease. and prescribed local remedies
and by constantly falling TO cure with
local treatments, pronounced il incurable
Science has proven catarrh TO be a con-
stitutional disease. and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by +. J. Cheney e.
Co.. Toledo. Ohio. Is the only consfitu-
tonal cure on the market. It is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoorrul. it acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Of the system They
offer one hundred dollars FOR any case ia
fails 10 cure. Send for circulars and tes-
timOnials.
Address + J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. T5c
Halls Family Pills are the best
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
Returned From Canoe rrln

In two canvas canoes. Joseph Cope
Herman Cope. Albert Whitacre and
Roland Haines. Of West Chester. re-
Gently made a trip from Lenape to the
Elk river The four young men ar
rived in this city on the 3 o'clock train
Yesterday afternoon from Elkton. and
left shortly afterwards for West Ches-
ter over the Wilmington and Northern
railroad.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
A Menace TO Travellers

Somebody will be crushed to death at
Tenth and Market streets some Of these
days. and in the action at law which
follows a question will arise as to
whether the Wilmington City Railway
Company or the owner OF the Dilworth
Building at the northwest corner Of the
intersection of the two streets Is re-
sponsible to the executor, administrator
or next friend" of the victim Of the
tragedy. The car tracks of the curve
run close to the curb on the Tenth
street side OF the building. and there
are two iron awning posts set close 10
the curb. too.
One Of the principles Of the mechani-
cal construction Of the trolley car OF
to-day is to set the trucks well under
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
STATE HOUSE BOOTDLACK DEAD
Was One Of The Most Eccentric Char
acterS Of Dover

Dover, July 14.-Levi Holiday. COLI
ored, one of the most eccentric char
acter of Dover, known all over the
state as the State House bootblack, died
yesterday, after having over exerted
himself in the harvest field of Dr. Roe.
Holiday had blackened the boots OF
every Delaware statesman and poliu-
clan from the days OF John NJ. Clayton
and James A. Bayard and, during Leg
islative sessions, reaped a rich harvest
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
DURDORROW MAY Be PROMOTED
Forming Of New Division May Make
Changes

II has been reported for several days
that Richard n. Durborrow, who was re-
Gently appointed superintendent Of mo-
tive power for the Maryland division
Of the p, W. q b. railroad. would be
promoted to a larger division, and that
Alexander Carney. Of Altoona. would
succeed Mr. Durborrow.
Tho latter is at present on a trip
with General Manager Hutchinson and
other officials Of the new division.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
Thleves Cnnght With plnndcr

Chester, Pa. July 14.-Onicer Syfrit
arrested William Griffith, of Chester
and John Lynch, Of Chicago. who were
leaving the yard at Schmerbers bot
Ting establishment, after they had
broken into the place. Clothing. shoes
and beer stolen from Schmerber's were
round on the men, who were held by
Mayor Jefferis in $500 bail for court.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
Mr.. Gray Returns From the IVES

John G.. Gray. chairman OF the Del
aware Democratic delegation at the Kan
sas City Convention, returned yester-
day from the West, and reported hav-
ing an enjoyable trip. Mr.. Gray visited
st. Louis, Columbus, Cincinnati and
other points.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
Big Day at Camp

Sunday will be a big day at the Sarah
White Home camp. At 1890 a. m, the
Rev Curtis Douglass. Of Chester. will
preach; at $50 p. m. the Rev. ]. w. w.
Coke, of Haven NJ. Il. Church, and at 8
o'clock the Rev. Dr. Z. Lyons, OF .Balti-
more.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
Under SusplcIon

This recalls to the mind of the Way
farer an annoying experience Of a son
oI Judge Edward G. Bradford, of the
United States Circuit Court. Mr. Brad
ford is an indefatigable hunter for
bird eggs. Being informed that a pair
of eagles had built their nest near
Frederica, in Kent county, he got a
man to do the climbing for him
down there. Both were roughly dressed
and the people of the isolated little
town eyed them askance when they
hrst appeared. Without acquainting
the inquisitive townfolk of the pur-
pose of their visit they registered at
the modest hotel. went to bed, arose be-
fore daybreak next morning and went
out IN the country in quest of eagle
eggs.
Il so happened that while they were
sleeping burglars entered the town
broke into two or three places and
made off with their booty. When Fred
erica awoke to the fact next day. the
arrival of Judge Bradford's son and his
r3ugh-looking companion and the fact
that the robberies had followed theil
arrival aroused suspicion which wa,
strengthened by the further fact thai
they had left town unceremoniOusly
and at an unreasonable hour.
While the good people of the towr
were sitting on the drygoods boxe,
talking about the robbery and wonder
ing whether the two suspects would bC
caught, Judge Bradford's son and his
companion were out in the woods
r. g..
regard in which they were held II
Frederick.
That evening they returned. 4 ds,
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
They are /" Headx ;,

Few men appreciate the amount of
mental and muscular work done I'm tha
course Of day by the motormen who
run the cars which traverse the streets
OF Wilmington. Their heads. arms
hands and feet are busy almost inces-
sanity from the time they go on until
they come off duty The Wayfarer
often has watched them and their man
ipulation of the various contrivances
placed in small compass in the end Of
the car With their right arms they
work the rotary brakes; with their left
arms the controllers and reversing
levers; with the right foot the brake
ratchets and sand-plunger, and with
the left foot the alarm-bell plunger.
80 much for the physical part of il.
now Tor the mental work. There is a
heVer-ceasing strain on their reasoning
powers. With street crossings but hall
minute apart, and with men, women.
chlldren and teams crossing almost con.
stantly and often unexpectedly. tho
motormen must have their wits about
them all the time. Negligence or ar
error of Judgment may cost a human
Ire at any moment. II speaks well foi
the Wilmington motormen that ther,
are so few accidents ofserious Character
Ihey are 'heady." and that one wor,
expresses it all.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
Foot Mashed Inv Ice

At the ice-house Of the Consumers
Ice and Coal Company yesterday
James Paynter, 10 years old. had his
foot mashed by falling cake Of ice.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
Want More Cars TO sbellpot

Complaint is made that sufficient
cars are not run to Shellpot Park in the
evening. People say that the cars are
so crowded that they cannot board
them above Eighth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1900-07-14
Disiniectants and Smokestacks

While the nauseating odor which
sweeps over the city at times skaters
the home comfort and piety of hun
dreds Of persons, to William T. Grcen.
tender Of Market street bridge. who
gets his full share of it when the wind
isfrom hewestward. it suggests a prac-
tical hint to the Board of Health.
"If, when the atmosphere is heavv
that Odor from the Liebig stacks is
forced down into the city and sent into
every home, why can't the Board OF