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The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
Korneetz-Two officers badly wounded;

men dead: u wounded
Guilak-One officer badly wounded; 8
men killed; 10 wounded; AZ burr"d by ex-
plosion of powder room"
Lion-One man killed, badly wounded.
Other vessels engaged, injuries of minor
importance
The above is an account CLEANED from
conversations with officers engaged, but
many contain minor inaccuracies.
During the engagement guns were
turned on the Nonocacy, VIII ich was out
of the line of fire. She was struck mo
casuaties) and was forced to draw up
the river
Very respectfully,
LOUIS KEMPFF
Rear Admiral L. S. N.
The Secretary cf the Navy, Washington,
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
A MESSAGE SIGNED CONGEn.
II was Apparently Sent From Pckim
on July 4.

Washington, July 26,-The follow.
ing cablegrom has been received nj
the navy department.;
Che Foo, July 2i-Nnvlgation
bureau, Waslington Written mes
sngc, signed Conger, dated July 4, re-
covcd Ticn Tsin 2,st, says:'
"Been besiegod Two weeks In British
legation. Grave danger of general
massacre by Chinese soldiers, who ARE
thclling legation daily, Relief soon,
II At nll, City without government cy-
ecpt by Chinese army. Determined TO
massacre all foreigners In Pckin. En-
Try of relief forces into city Will
probably be hotly contested,
"1HOMAS."
The message comes from Capt. Chas.
NJ Thomas, commander of the Brook
lyn.
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
Two KILLED, one Injured.

A sad accident occurred nt the
Lennie timber camp, near purogould'
"A large tree fell, crashing into n
tent, crushing out the lives OF Miss
Maud Lcnnic, aged II, aud Miss
Brown, aged la, Frank Noble hnd mn
arm badly bruised, while Mrs. Roy
Lennle, who hod her baby In her lap
ihlraculously escaped unhurh
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
------4-.-
GEN. CHAFFEE AT NAGASAKI.
Arrival OF the Grant at the
Japanese Port.

Washington, July 26.-Adjt..Gen.
Corbin received cable dispatch from
Maj,.Gcn. ChafYee, announcing his nr-
rival on the transport Grant at Nngp-
sakl He cables all well, As soon as
the Grant Is coaled she will proceed at
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
Negro FATALLY shot.

win Thomas, colored, shot and killed
Felix johnson, also colored, at Craw'
fordsville, Crlttenden county. The
men previously had difficulty, and
johnson is said TO have threatened tc
kill Thomas
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
Michigan Dcmorrn,s In session.

Detroit, Mich" July 20.--According
TO the assertions of democratic leaders
of long experience, the state conven.
ton of the party Is the largest IN point
of number Of delegates present, Of any
Michigan democratic convention since
the civil war A full representation In
TAO delcpltpS,
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
TAKING 0F TAKU FORTS.
Official Report of Rear-Admiral
Kempff on the Affair to the
Navy Department.
HlS COURSE COMMENDED BY SEC'Y LONG
Supplementary Report of Comnnn-
der Wise of the MOnccacy, who
Would Have Liked to Have Given
Her Ancient smooth-Bores "a Last
Chance In Action.

Washington, July 26.-1he navy dc.
pertinent has made public the mail re-
ports of Rear-Admiral Kemptf explain
ing his reasons for refusing to io,N
with the ships of the powers in the al
tack on the Taku forts, and giving an
account of the attack, which includes
many details not heretofore published.
Admiral Kempff also inc!oses the re-
port of Commander Wise Of the Mono
cacy, giving a graphic account of the
aciiCn. Rear-Admiral Kemptf's eX-
PLANTATION for refusing to participate in
the attack on the fcrtifcations of n
power with which we were at peace Is
warmly commended by Secretary
Long. The reports are as follows:
u S. Flagship Newark, Taku, China,
June H. ls0O-Sir: | would state what
follows In regard to the happenings pre-
Vious to the resolve yesterday by other
senior foreign naval officers here to get
possession Of the Taku forts.
.. on Thursday June Il, Rear-Admiral
Bruce called and asked what thought
of the matter, and | Informed him that
J was not authorized to initiate any act
of war with a country with whom my
country was at peace; that my limit was
to protect American interests, both by
regulations, and under recent instructions
from both the department and from the
COmmander-in-chief of the United states
naval force on the Asiatic station,
3, On the 18th, at a consultation Of the
other foreign naval officers, 1t was
agreed that the railroad station at Tong
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
punhing Wori, nj Mare Island.

Vallejo, Cal, July 2o.--'rhe force at
the Mare Island navy yard is being
increased. Orders have been received
70 rush work on the gunboat Alert,
and II Is presumed she Ii destined for
work In Chinese waters.
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
Faro Hank l,obied.

Truckcc, Ariz., July a0.--A faro
bank IN the rear Of Al Richardson's
saloon has been robbed by two masked
men, who covered Ave players with ~.
volvers, nrd secured about $3.50.
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
.ll
KILLED BY AN ITALIAN. "
A Cnrousc by Two Unitcd states
Marines ENDS with one Dsad,
the other wounded.

New York, July. 96.-private Pierce,
Of Company c, Fifth battalion, United
States Marines was shot through the
heart in the lower Italian quarter OF
Brooklyn at $3.50 n. m. His COM
parion, JoEa Costignn, Of the sams
company, IL 1T the Long Island Col
lcgc hospital suffering from alcoholism
und bullet wound In the elbow.
The murder was done by Luigui
Lougubuco, an Italian, who Is. under
arrest,
The two marines hnd been carousing
along the Bowery where they picked
up the Italian and ri three crossed on
n ferry to brooklyn, Tho men had .
quarrel, which ended In Lougubuoa
drawing a revolver and shooting th6
two men,
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
American Woundcd 10 BIZ Sent Hume.

Tien Tsin, July Is, vim Shanghai,
July 25.-Most Of the American sick
and wounded have been taken In boats
10 Taku, where they will embark on
the American hospital ship Solace for
the United States
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28

Commander OF United Staten Military
Forces In ChinA)
once TO Tnltl. Gen. Chnitee, on his ar
rival, received the cable dispatch nn-
nouncing his appointment as major
general OF volunteers,
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
Commander Wisc's Report.


The Secretary cf the Navy Washington,
ID. G.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

ABOUT the smallest and most selfish persons ex-
listing in this world, those who enjoy the whole
week in having pleasant time and then demand
that Sunday be observed day Of rest; that all
kinds of recreations should be abolished that day
and that any person not observing such laws should
be instantly punished. These persons look at this
question from their individual standpoint and
arrive at the conclusion that their contentious
just and therefore should prevail. But let us ask
the aboring what they think of such restric
tons. Do they think kindly of those who
sponsible for the existence of such harsh laws that
prevents them from enjoying heathful exercise out
in the open air after being cooped up in workshop
all week? No they could not think kindly of them.
It is quite useless to preach morality and lay stress
upon the benevolent effects of the influence Of the
brotherhood Of when attempting to force OBJ
noxious laws upon the masses. To do good one must
be consistent.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

FAIR play is the golden rule Of competition.
Belttling the efforts of rivals and refusing to
acknowledge their successes, betrays seshness and
narrow mindedness. The sphere of usefulness that
encompasses individual exertion is never widened
by cheap trickery malign envy. The who is
ready to admit honesty and fair dealing in others,
who has smile of acceptance for the tale-bearers
SANDER and who regards them imputations on his
own character, is the who enjoys the largest
share of popularity.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27
COURAGE OF CONVICTIONS.

COURAGE of conviction is the ablest of the heroic
virtues Strength of WILL reinforced by belief in
the truth and justice of embraced as reflected
by Judgment require fearlessness Of adverse crit-
cism and fate in ultimate to maintain con-
fdence and f-pose in the Of conflict The
union of the best moral and mental qualities brings
into play dual forces that wins the respect if not the
love of opponents. Refusal to bow to wrong how
eyer masked, will always enlist the aid and sympa-
thies of every lover Of right and justice Steadfast
loyalty to principle mirrors the reflections of honest
opinion and stamps conviction with the impress Of
truth. A waverng mind weakens strength of char
acter and awakens doubt of ability If we have no
confidence in ourselves we cannot expect others to
rely on our assertions trust us with the conduct
of their affairs. Character is largely judged by an
intuitive knowledge of the qualities we know to ex-
list in the nature of associates but whose subtle
ties unable to delineate. Its strength is
ured by the power of it's convictions and the cour
age to express it. The brightest names on biogra-
phys pages such names as Lloyd Garrison, Whit
tier and Others among those who took up some
just but unpopular cause, and by agitation and ex
posing it's injustice carried it to recognition of
it's evil.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

WHAT the world needs today is modern Ger
vantes to ridicule out Of existence Of the gil
gantic evils that are gaining such preponder-
Of power If such person should assail our
competitive system, in caustic tones ridicule out
Of existence the nonsenscal contentious of those
who mag that trusts sweet dimpled beauties
that incapable of seriously hurting anyone, he
would find an unlimited field from which to draw
available material Such book at the present time
would be rather timely. Individualism, persona
fed by many today, is rapidly reaching point where
it is becoming hateful than kings ever were
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

LIEUT.. HoBsoN has again been heard from.
The press is quoting him saying that Ad-
miral Dewey's victory largely brought about by
the Spaniards themselves who he says scuttled their
own ships before they even seriously injured.
This is an attempt to dim Dewey's glory, but the
story is due to timely DEATH as it has the faint of
yellow journalism attached to it.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The in the Philippines still appears to be
in healthy condition. Recently they have dis
played renewed activity of most desperate and ag-
gressive nature. Aguinado's whereabouts is still
unknown, but their recent operations plainly ind-
Gates that he must be in hiding in the suburbs Of
Manila.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27
A FEW PERTINENT THAT'S.
Z BY BASHFUL BILL. n
393XGG&GGGGGGGaE

That neglect is the twin brother of poverty.
That with a million ought to be honest-but is he?
That when ability is unappied absence
That honor has handsome with wealthy WORKING
That when honesty submerged rascaty to bob the
surface
That poverty points many would otherwise re-
main hidden.
That the people imagine all the needy require is
prayers are not very good Christians.
That regardless what may the unfeeng it is
hard disguise the fact that they have few friends
That the better of always to be found in
pententay The other class always to eud capture
That recently discovered in two
tongues God help the that falls love with this
That when the path everybody seems to
know that requires less exeron him to
endeavor to stop him.
That Hety Green the richest in the spent
hours the other day in looking for mslad five piece
found quarter but is still looking
That Rough Rider Teddy having difficulty his sore
throat in making speeches. If he keeps that
gate he will off the enamel those eeseak
That although the Republicans claiming the doubtful
of New York. Indiana and Illinois, the Democrats winkng
strategy and keeping right saving wood
That Senator Mason happens the idea his
he ought do little bushing for the administration Illinois
ammerng from big teeth and check books when
counted this fall.
That those coal miners down in Pennsylvania very
little better than hahens The whole system the operators
be of backma robbery and downright brutality
coal barons should be compelled get into balloon and told git
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

This world presents no sadder spectacle than
the pretender to wisdom. Behind the thin tinseled
verbage of pedantry he essays to masquerade the
fountain head of IDEAS the expression Of truth But
the mask is always transparent and the buffoonery
within has not the cunning to conceal it's true gno-
rance.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The coal miners strike in Pennsylvania has al
most reached its maximum proportion There are
still quite number of miners employed So far the
strike has been conducted in peaceable manner,
and all law-abiding miners have been admonished
by their leaders to keep away from the mines. 1t
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The reason some persons never succeed in hold
ing friend for any length of time is because they
look upon them with about the same feeling green
goods man looks upon prospective customer
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

AS COLD weather approaches the man who spent
his loose change in unloading schooners can again
be heard complaining of hard times.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

in Chicago the other day drank bucketful Of white
paint and is still living good health Shouldn't
this particular horse has been used drinking Chicago
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

SINCE Count Won Waldersee and his asbestos
shack arrived in China. the terrible dragon has be-
gun to feel like thirty cents Even the backbone in
Ii Hung Chang peacock feather has been broken.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

Nails have again gone up AS building is about
over for this season, it looks though they were
using them for political purposes.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

To STRIVE for perfection, one must awake in
terest When interest is set in motion, the dross
and imperfections with which the object is encum-
bered are swept aside with an unerring hand.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

ANY prison authority that adopts rules for the
government of inmates that are so severe as to
drive them insane, commits greater crime than
any prisoner is guilty Of
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

DISAPPOINTMENT jars ones feelings in proper
ton to the amount of time bestowed upon it. By
dismissing it, it to be factor in producing
anxiety and unrest.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

AS THE campaign progresses the prophets are
predicting all kinds of disasters in New York this
fall It is now known as fact that David B. Hill
holds the fate of the empire city in the palm of his
hand.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

Coal King with big K Since the strike in
Pennsylvania the coal like the provba Topsey has
gowed mysterousy the price goes much higher
will be inclined to think that the brought the strike
order to rob the public
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

ST PAUL getting asdous lately At meeting of the
assembly last Thursday night that body passed ordinance prohibit
splitting the streets It looks though that city trying
the impression that she the those gen
which read about so often.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

CHARLES NJ SHELDON Of Topeka Kansas seriously thinking
accepting the position chief of police of that city We think
that the author Of n His Steps, would be quite out Of his sphere of
usefulness thief catcher About all the would do
would be change their socks in order disguise themselves while
under the scrutiny Of his inexperienced eye
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

IT is reported that Mark Hanna lost his breath
for considerable time day last week. He must
have been advised how Ohio was liable to go next
November
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The man who listen to the disagreeable
things said about him without getting mad, is one
of natures most dignifed noblemen.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

the present strike is settled without bloodshed
the destruction of property, it will be of the
marvels of the century.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

AN professor states emphaticaly that will be
substanae his theory
other documen evidence that he
talking through the ruhes his head This simply awful
the week conented smile and shaping
life be able the ecstasy of being angel the
future And along this professor and will be
nothing but low down Indian such little troubles these
trenches before they really DUE
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27
MIRROR PEEPLETS.

The eastern question daily assuming dangerous aspect
mediately.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

WHEN woman commits crime she is always
considered pretty, but maxwell he is looked upon
as vicious brute.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The latest movement in the shape of trust that of the Aan
Island Hotel Co.. This hotel combine has
taized at and will hotels all the cities If
succeeds aboshing rubber beeaks imitation butter and fake
Coffee might gain fair patronage from long suffering public
Still there is little be expected along this ne trusts of whatso
what methods they amassing it.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

THAT the following nented JOSH but unfortunately for
before had attain it's
should be with shut and the left placed lovingly
cold soveppe joint We would advise brother editors
loud while the Office around killed
HE PRISON MIRROR supporting Governor Lind You remember
Lind that made the remarkable discovery that all Demo-
be horse thieves but all horse thieves Democrats
-Anoka Herald
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

OPPORTUNITIES easily slip by those who are
constantly employed in wiping away the tears Of
greet.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

WHEN man falls from grace he generally has
the misfortune of dropping among lots Of trouble.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

JUST imagine if you can, what heavy los
Teddy's tongue is drawing these days.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27


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the sinister fallen mans seredmpon The entirely
dependent public support
interests Of the prison library.
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HONESTY needs no interpreter to make known
it's existence
The man who plans to injure another usually
suffers more than his victim
The man who is welded to excessively bad hab-
it's, has very unlovable companions.
JUST imagine if you can, what heavy load
Teddy's tongue is drawing these days.
WHEN falls from grace he generally has
the misfortune of dropping among lots of trouble
OPPORTUNITIES easily slip by those who are
constantly employed in wiping away the tears of re-
greet
WHEN woman commits crime she is always
considered pretty, but maxwell he is looked upon
as vicious brute.
NAILS have again gone up. AS building is about
for this season, it looks though they were
using them for political purposes
The man who can listen to the disagreeable
things said about him without getting mad, is one
of natures most dignifed noblemen.
AS COLD weather approaches the man who spent
be heard complaining of hard times
IT is reported that Mark Hanna lost his breath
for considerable time day last week. He must
have been advised how Ohio was liable to 90 next
November.
DISAPPOINTMENT jars ones feelings in proper
ton to the amount of time bestowed upon it. By
dismissing it, it to be factor in producing
anxiety and unrest.
ANY prison authority that adopts rules for the
government of inmates that to
drive them insane, commits greater crime than
any prisoner is guilty of.
To STRIVE for perfection, must awake in
terest. When interest is set in notion the dross
and mperfections with which the object is encum-
bered are swept aside with unerring hand
The reason persons succeed in hold
ing friend for any length of time is because they
look upon them with about the feeling green
goods man looks upon prospective customer.
SINCE Count Won Waldersee and his asbestos
shack arrived in China, the terrible dragon has be-
gun to feel like thirty cents. Even the backbone
Ii Hung Changs peacock feather has been broken
AS THE campaign progresses the prophets are
predicting all kinds of disasters in New York this
fall It is known fact that David B. Hill
holds the fate of the empire city in the palm of his
hand
The coal miners strike in Pennsylvania has al
most reached its maximum proportion. There are
still quite number of miners employed. So far the
strike has been conducted in q peaceable manner
and all law-abiding miners have been admonished
by their leaders to keep away from the mines Ii
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27
N 0 TIC E..

ALL PERSONS receiving copies THE MIRROR who
regular lists will please consider such
sample copies. after reading, conclude that
THE MIRROR is worthy of patronage send your
this Office a trial subscription a
a published above.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The who plans to injure another usually
suffers more than his victim.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

HONESTY needs no interpreter to make known
it's existence
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The man who is welded to excessively bad hi
it's, has very unlovable companions.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-10
WARNING LIGHTS.
Tests Made To-day of Lights Author +.- iZed By Congress.

Tests Made To-day of Lights Author 5. ized By Congress.
 Washington. Nov 10.-Tests are now in progress in this city of storm warn ing lights to be placed on the new sig nal towers. recently authorized by congress to be established in the prin- cipal harbors of the country. The ob- liact aimed at is to increase the carry
 5g capacity of the lights. While the hTesent maximum is about five CT six 5sdiies. it is hoped to reach a distance If twelve miles at sea with the new vii lamps, and fifteen to eighteen miles with the electric lights in ordinary weather. Makers of lamps in this country and in Europe have entered into the competition, which is now closed. for equipping the 300 stations contemplated American makers have protested against the award of the contract to the foreign manufacturers and Chief Moore. of the weather bU- reau. has decided that preference will be given to the American bidders un- less the European lens greatly exceeds in power that of the American lamp.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-10
ROCKVILLE EXCITED.
Well Known Rockville Man Found
 Dead in His Hen Coop.

DelQ Tn Ills lien Coop.
 Rockville. Nov 1O.-EXCitomCnt ran high ill this village this morning. when the body of John Denzlcr. q well known German resident or rhis villlg@, was found in q heEcOop at the rear Of his home on Village street. One ear was torn away and there was every indication that a murder had been cOnl- mitted. The discovery was maie iy Thomas LUtter q Dedlar. who had called to see Denzler and. not finding hlm in the house. he went outside. In the ;.ck yard he came upon DenzlerS 5 hat. covered with blood. and q stone lying near it. A trail of blood then I led to the coop. where he discovcre.l 7bc body. Thee cOrClrr and medical examiner who made a:l tnyestigari0n. decided that the death ~zs accidental aud that DenZler fell from a steD-lad- 1 der that he uSel to climo ;,t ni@ht 10 light q lamp on the top of a wall in tie rear of his house. and that be crawled from where he fell to the | ten coop.