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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12

Some winners will be nominated at
Columbus this week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12

They are still trying to get Teddy to
put his foot in the trap.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12

Mr.. Hanna has only another week In
which to get ready to go into session.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12

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Canton, Ohio.
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LUMBER.

AOnonus
Hemlock bill stun, per N ....... ..319 90
Norway bill stun. per NJ ........... az 90
2x12 and AKA to Sx8. per NJ ........ 23 90
Yellow pine siding, clear. per M. 20 90
=. p. siding No. ., per N .......... 26 90
z. p. siding No. 3. per NJ ........., 23 90
Poplar siding No. 1, per NJ ......... 50 %
Poplar siding No. 2, per M ........ 28 90
w. Pine flooring No. /, per M ...... 80 90
w. pine flooring No. Q, per NJ .... 27 %
w. pine flooring No. 8, per M ..... 23 90
Z. pine flooring No. I, per M ....., 30 90
Z. pine flooring No. 2, per N ...... Is %
=. pine flooring No. 8, per M ...... % 90
=. pine ceiling No. l, per NJ ....... 28 90
q. pine ceiling No. ., per M ....... rs 90
w. Pine ceiling No. I, per nA .... 81 %
w. pine ceiling No. 2, per NJ ...... 27 90
White pine lath, No. I, per M ..... 8 50
White pine lath, No. ., per M..... rs
Hemlock lath. per M ............ $50
Clear red cedar shingles, per M. 8 so
Clear hemlock shingles. per NJ 80. . rs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12
COUNTRY PRODUCE.

william F. Schario. IA 1, orth Market
street. pays the following prices.
Butter. best country perib. IL to lac
Butter, country. per rfb............... 10
Butter. creamery. per fb............ 81
Eggs, fresh, per doz.. 10
Lard, per 10. O8
Tallow, per fb ....................... 3
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Potatoes. per bu................S0 to IS
Onions. per bu..............H and $1.25
Beans. Lima, per bu. .$225
Beans. navy, per bu. ...............S3 800
POULTRY.
Chickens, live, per 10 ..............n 9
Chickens. dressed. per 10. ....... IL to Is
MISCELLANEOUS
Cider. per gal. ................... 10
Vinegar, per gal. ................ 10
Honey. white clover. pc fb ....... 12h
Maple syrup, per gal. ........ 65 to 80
Sweet corn. evaporated. per 10 .... 10
Apples. evaporated. per n ........ 8
William F. Schario, 314 North Market
street. quotes the following. retail
prices:
BUTTER, EGGS, LARD AND
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12

(Oysters out OF Season.)
HORSES AND MULES.
Quoted by Shertzer q Fry, No. 404
West Seventh street. dealers in horses
and mules. and commission statesmen.
Consignments solicited. -,~ss
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
ACCIDENTS.

Austin. Porterfield was crushed by a
falling tree near Six Points. Allegheny
swp, Tuesday morning, and died that
evening. He was % years of age and
his home was at Porterfeld, Venango
county.
w. J. Welsh, of Connoquenessing
twp, had leg broken in two places on
Wednesday morning of last week, by
being struck by log, which fell from
his wagon.
Spreading rails caused wreck on the
P q W five miles south of Kane, Tues
day afternoon. Two passenger coaches
were overturned and fonr people were
hurt. D. W. Wright Of Kane Mrs H
Il. CorsOn. an unknown lady and Brake
man Mock, whose face was cut and
arms bruised. The injured We're taken
to the Kane hospital All will recover.
james Eagau of the Bessemer wreck
ing crew. had his left hand crushed at
Reibers junction, Monday. He was
taken to his home in Greenvile.
Edward Mclaughlin, of Penn twp,
was instantly killed at gas well in
Washington Co.. Tuesday, by being
struck in the head by a plug or
retainer His body was brought to
Butler, Wednesday, and taken to the
home of his brother on Institute Hill.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
OIL NOTES.

The Market-The Standard is yet
paying 81, ,6S and the Producers S1.70.
BUTLER-T w Phillips is putting
down two more wells on the McCalmont
farm.
The Forest is drilling ON the Thomas
Lindsey and John c. Kelly farms, alto
gether five wells are going down in the
vicinity of the late Lindsey strike.
The Forests well on the Bredin is re
ported dry and that on the Mitchell has
but small showing of oil.
KARNs Heydrick's well was a
failure in the fourth, but was pulled mp
and shot in the third and will be q
small producer.
MARs-The Staples well on the AL
Irvine farm, which came in two weeks
ago, is now doing ten barrels q day.
The Forest and others are drilling on
Esq. James Barr's farm soGth of Mars.
FAIRvIEW TWP-The Dixon well on
the former McGarvey farm came in last
week and is good for five barrels.
ADAMS TwP-The Forest and others
are drilling n well on the line between
the James Barr and John Barr farms at
Downieville.
A. L. Staples q Co. are drilling on
the Klein farm at Myoma
DONEGAI.-The Westerman well on
the H. J. Pontious is good for about 10
bbls.
BUENA VISTA-The South Penn is
drilling ON the Wallace heirs farm.
Westerman & Co. brought in a small
well last week on the Henry Pontious.
Messrs. Patterson and Sealey of But
Ter are interested in some leases on Pine
Run, Mercer county, on which one well
has been drilled which has 200 pound
rock pressure of gas and another well is
drilling.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
9icycIeS for 1900.

The Butler Cycle Company's grand
opening is now going on at their new
rooms, 1913 West jefferson street, where
can be seen the finest lot of wheels and
bicycle supplies ever brought to Butler
The public is cordially invited to call
and inspect their goods. No matter
whether you wish to purchase or not,
call and you will be welcome. AS there
is only one flag, there is only one wheel,
the NATIONAL, of which we make a
speciality, but we have others. The
Smell and Eagle, which with the Nation
al, form the three best wheels in the
market. The Eagle is the ladies
favorite and they sell them at special
rates that can't be duplicated any where
Wheels at prices to suit everybody,
from 50 TO $50. They have alarge mum
Der of old wheels at prices lower than
the lowest. The repair shop is an i'm
portant feature, and in order to keeE
the workmen, Jack Thompson and Ben
Burckhalter busy, big reductions in re.
pair work will be given from now till
April %. Everything pertaining tC
bikes always on hand. Wheels fixed
while you wait. Give them call
Remember the place, 1913 West Jeffer
son street. We handle only anti-trus
| wheels
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
4 SuDerb Picture.

lie Roy, the great painter, has painted
nothing better than his celebrated
Cluster of Poppies," which the Phil
adelphia Times has had Autographed in
twelve colors, and will present to its
readers free with its great Easter num-
Der, Sunday, April s. The times will
present its readers on the same Sunday
with An Easter Carol, printed in regu-
lar sheet music form.
The story of Easter will be told il
handsome half-tones, printed in color on
heavy paper, reproducing the best
work, of the masters in Sacred History.
The Great Easter number of The Tim es
Will be the handsomest Easter Edition
of Sunday paper ever published in
Philadelphia. None of the regular fea-
lures will be dropped.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05

Geo w. Mardorf invites you to call at
his new and finely equipped bicycle
store and repair shop, 20S n. Main St.
Butler, Pa, where can be seen the
largest and most complete line of Bicy-
Giles and supplies to be found in the city
My stock of Bicycles is larger than ever
before embracing some twenty-five diff
ferent models Of chainless and chain
makes including Clipper Geneva, lver
Johnson and Ideals from &22. 80 up to
$500.
Second hand bicycles for sale at all
times at all most any price to suit buy
ers. Supplies as low as the lowest. L
have added "A complete brazing outfit to
my repair shop and am now prepared to
do repairing of all kinds, which has my
special attention. l shall be pleased to
haye you call no matter if you purchase
or not Remember the new No. POS n.
Main Compressed air for your tires free.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

A1tyNE-At4 EsNkS 4
Welcome Spring.
The kodak fiend thinks he has
snap with every girl he sees.
Generally speaking, men are like
watches. You may tell them by their
works.
Geo. Noullet has been appointed
Street Commissioner Of Butler at $50
per month.
Some machinery for the satisfactory
has already been placed in the old
Institute building
When a deadbeat owes you and
won't pay it, Sou should be thankful
that it isn't more.
The man who tells you that he is
giving you confidential price ON any
thing is usually liar.
Two Pittsbrg thieves broke up the
services at a funeral by snatching some
pocket-books and running.
The foundation of the shirt factory
on S Washington St is completed and
the frame work is going up.
The Plate Glass workmen Tuesday
agreed to lay the extra tables of glass
per day and the works were running
full Wednesday morning
John Younkins, L. NJ. Wise, d. L.
Cleland, T. G. Hays, and Henry Miller,
have applied for charter for new
bank in Butler, to have a 800, coo cap
ital, and be located in the room now
occupied by Roots drug store, next
door to Wick's furnishing goods store.
The Erie Dispatch tells of a Cory
woman who could not afford a new )
dollar hat, 50 she visited millinery
store, saw the late styles, went home,
pounded her old hat for half an hour
with a rolling pin, stuck turkey feath-
er through the band and went to church
the next Sunday the envy of all the
women in town.
w. D. Brandon is at Atlantic City.
NJ. J. Black of Allegheny twp was in
town Monday.
William Kennedy has moved his
family to Butler
J. NJ. Fowler of Oakland twp was in
town, yesterday.
John c. Kelly, the Butler township
politician, is at Harrisburg.
John Brown, of Quarry street, is re-
joicing over the arrival Of a daughter
at his home
Fred Grace has severed his connec-
tion with the Butler Steam Laundry
and John and Chick Byers are now
stnorlyeTc
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
Markets.
& Novel Tire Iiater.

Geo. w. Mardorf the n. Main St Bi-
cycle dealer has completed quite a novel
arrangement for initiating pneumatic
tires, namely compressed air. The stor
age tank which is located in his repair
shop is filed with air to a pressure of so
to go pounds and piped to convenient
points in mis- store, also connection at
the front of building for the use of the
public Tires can be inflated with this
system in less time and with less labor
than The old baeh-breaking method of
pump mutations. Call and test this
arrangement when in need of air. 1t is
free
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
S. +. x A. BowsER, Att'ys.
In the District Court of the United
States for the Western Dis
trict of PENNSYLVANIA.

In the matter of
Thomas Allen, No. 93S, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors OF Thomas Allen. OF Frank
lin twp in the county of Butler, and District
aforesaid, bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd
day of March, A. ID. 1900, the said Thomas
Allen was duly adjudicated bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his creditors
will be held at the Office OF J. w. Hutchison,
Referee in Bankruptcy, No. III n. W. Dia-
A. ID. 1900, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. at
which time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint "A trustee, ex-
business as may properly come before said
meeting. j. w. HUTCHINSON,
March -, 1900. Referee in Bankruptcy.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
PARK THEATRE.

A JAY FROM JAYsvILLE.- WEDNES-
DAY, APRIL II.
"a Jay from Jaysville" drew large
audience at the Auditorium last night
and deserved the attendance of every
person there on account of the splendid
performance given. The situations
arise out of visit of countryman to
the metropolis and the curious things
that happen to him there. They are
well handled and provoke no end Of
mIrtn. The audience rourcd for two
hours and more. The trick bicycle rid
lug of Hermann was superb. The
Birmingham (Ala) News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
CHURCH NOTES.

The regular meeting of the Nat han
Missionary Society viii be held in Y.
NJ c. A. Hall, Wednesday, April 11th,
at p. m, at which time Mr.. Nathan
Will be present and address the meeting
All friends are cordially invited
Communion services will be held in
the o. p. church Sunday. Preparatory
services Friday evening at 1920 and
Saturday afternoon at 2:30
Pres. Theophilus Roth, of Thiel Col
lege, preached in the First English
Lutheran church Sunday and will oc-
cupy the pulpit again next Sunday.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
80 Horses Wanted.

The undersigned will be at the Wick
Livery Barn, Butler, Pa, on Saturday,
April 14th, and at Filers Livery Barn,
Grove City. Pa, on Monday, April 16,
to buy horses or mares from to years
old and from 1850 to 1900 lbs.
Bring in the good ones and get the
cash. HARRY SEANOR.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamentary on the estate of
George w. Mushrush, decd, late of
Centre twp. Butler Co., Pa, having been
granted to the undersigned, all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said
estate will please make immediate pay
ment, and any having claims against said
estate will present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement to
w. w. MUSHRUSH,
SAMUEL SHAFFNER, SR..
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
Next Door to POstofiCe.
Pianos Tuned, Voiced and
Regulated.

Now is the time to have your
!iano looked after. You want a
reliable man to do the work, not
one that is here today and gone
tomorrow. Tramp Tuners" gen
orally half do their work if they
know how to do it at all. A great
many pianos get the blame when
the tuner (0is at fault. am here
to stay and guarantee all work.
J. G. GAMER, at Newton's S
Music Store, or 100 Water Street,
Butler, Pa.
Instruction given on all instru-
mentS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
Fruit and Cigars.

Philip Smith has moved his store to
1872 East Jefferson street, where he will
continue to keep the best of tobacco and
cigars; and also fruit and candy. Call
and see him at his new place.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
LEGAL NEWS.
NEW Sits

John c. Hespenheide, trustee for
Andrew Blakeley, John D. Hill and
John C. Hespenheide, VS. Mary J. Ora
ham, w. C. Kennedy, Thomas C. Ken
nedy ct al, summons in ejectment for
191 acres in Adams twp.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
THURSDAY, APRIL S, 1900.
NEW ADvERrIs EMENTs.


SOTE-AIl advertisers intending TO make
nang In their ads should notify Us oi
1eir Intention 20 de- so not later than Mon
i.y morning.
Administrator notice. estate of
Ervilla Miller
Bickels Bargain.
Schaul & Nast's Spring Clothing.
Rockenstein's Easter Opening.
Newton's Pianos.
kirkpatrick wheels
Burton's Clothing.
Mardorf's bicycles and supplies
Zimmerman's Easter Opening
Horses Wanted
McMillan's Wall Paper
Cooper & Cos clothing
Amy & Browns locals.
G. & rs furniture.
AdministI aoors and Executors of estates
an secure their receipt books at the CITI-
ZEN office. and persons making public sales
1hsif note books.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05

Just received at Amy & Browns a
new lot of couches, rocking chairs, Elk.
tables, folding beds, sideboards, dining
room chairs, combination cases, writing
desks and etc.
New, four-room house for sale In
quire at this Office
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
Notice TO Water Consumers.

AT A MEETING OF THE BUTLER
WATER co. THE FOLLOWING
RESOLUTION WAS PASSED:
RESOLVED, THAT ON AND
AFTER THE 1ST OF JANUARY, 1899
ALL WATER RENTS EXCEPTING
SPECIAL CONTRACTS AND METER
RENTS SHALL BE DUE AND PAY
ABLE QUARTERLY IN ADVANCE.
METER RENTS ARE DUE AND
PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE 10TH OF
THE MONTH SUCCEEDING THE
READING OF THE METER.
ALL BILLS ARE PAYABLE AT
THE OFFICE OF THE COMPANY.
A PER CENT DISCOUNT WILL
BE ALLOWED ON THE QUARTER
RENT FROM APRIL 1ST TO JUNE
BOTH, IF PAID ON OR BEFORE THE
10TH OF APRIL.
DISCOUNTS WILL POSITIVELY
NOT BE ALLOWED AFTER THE
10TH INST, so DO NOT ASK FOR IT
A 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT WILL
BE ALLOWED ON ALL BILLS (EX-
CEPTING METER BILLS PAID ONE
YEAR IN ADVANCE, OFFICE OF
BUTLER WATER CO.,
NJ. T. WRIGHT, SUPT.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05


Wayne st
FOR SALE Cheap if sold soon-AI-
most new house of five rooms and bath
room, also finished room in attic; patent
plastor and hard wood finish; slate roof
and fine large cellar; hot and cold water
of best quality. Lot 4jx135 feet, with
considerable small fruit Pleasant loca-
ton. Inquire of E. S. COUSINS, No. 11S
Dunbar St, West End, adjoining w. B.
McGeary.
When you are looking for a first class
sewing machine, don't forget that Amy
d Brown scH. tho Now Royal fey
S1G.75 and up. No better machine made.
John w. Powelrs big store sale stands
adjourned until April 2nd, at which
time it will continue until finished.
JOHN w. POWELL,
Sarver Sta. w. p Ry., Pa.
Amy & Brown have in stock the new
est, most up-to-date stock of Furniture
to be found anywhere. We are leaders
in up-to-date goods and low prices.
Gas stoves in all styles and prices at
w. II. O'BRIEN & SONS,
Io7 E Jefferson ST.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
Easter Opening.

We invite your inspection of pattern
hats and novelties Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, April 5, 6, and Z.
Mrs. j Z. ZIMNERMAN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
BICKEL'S BARGAINS
AccAcAcAcAcAcA1c1cNcAc
SELLING GOODS REGARD
LESS OF COST.

SELLING GOODS REGARD
LESS OF COST.
Ladies fine Dongola shoes
$I.5o values at $1.O0.
Mems fine Calf shoes, leather
lined, SLIGO values at $1.OO.
Mems fine Tan shoes, spring
styles, $500 values at $1.25.
Boys fine Box Calf, extension
sole shoes, SLIGO values at $1.OO.
Mems Heavy Sole, lace work.
ing shoes, $I.35 values at 90c.
Girls fine Dress shoes, patent
tipped, $I.oo values at SOC.
Mems High-cut, heavy sole,
box toe shoes, 81 values at $1.25.
Ladies fine Slippers, satin,
velvet and leather, all sizes, $I.oo
values at 35c.
Ladies fine Jersey over-gaiters,
soc values at 15c.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05

Amy & Brown are showing the larg.
est line of Go-Carts ever shown in But
Ter. All styles and Prices.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
LEGAL ADVERT SEMENTS
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the estate
of Ervilla Miller, decd, late of Adams
township, Butler Co., Pa, having been
granted to the undersigned, all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said
estate will please make immediate pa5-
ment, and any having claims against
said estate will present them duly au-
thenticated for settlement to
JOSEPH MILLER, Adm'f.,
Myoma, Pa.
s. +. u A. BowsER, Att'ys.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
aShingtOn and Baltimore
.:.,n

Excursion.
On April 18th. 1900, Agents of the p.
q w. Ry., Glenshaw to Kane inclu
sive, will sell special excursion tickets
to Washington d. c. and Baltimore Nd.
at fare one way for round trip. Tickets
limited to April 2lst.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05

Peerless Pills Cure Constipation.
Not better than the bo.t, but better than the re-t
Not like other pills" Price 25c.
Peerless Pills Cure Constipation.
Not better than the best, but better than the rest
Not like other pills" Price 25c
Peerless Pills Cure Constipation.
No, bceter than tine best, but better than the rest
"Not like other pills" Price 25c.
Peerless Pills Cure Constipation.
mot like other pills" Price 25c.
Peerless Pills Cure Constipation.
Not better than the best but better than the rest
Not like other pills" Price 25c.
Peerless Pills Cure Constipation.
Not better than the best but better than the rest
Not like other pills" Price 25c.
(You can get them at BOYD'S)
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05
Pianos.

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that Mr.. w. r.
Newton is our state representative for
Pennsylvania aud is authorized to sall
our pianos i'll Pennsylvania.
CHIcKERING-CHAsE BROS. Co
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05

1t pays to buy of the manufactures
direct-your piano IS warranted by them,
and YOU SAVE at least $Ioo.
l have sold pianos to the following
parties since February I, 1900:
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05

Music scholars wanted at I2S West
Wayne st
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05

Humanity's a foolish thing
In spite Of constant preaching,
It's always blindly blundering
From texts of wisdom's teaching.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-04-05

(You can get them at BoYD'sJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-16
The AmaIgamated Forces Anxious to
Gain Respect Of Foreigners.
NEAR THE BRITISH FRONTIER.
Troops, Under Command OF Admiral
Ho. are In Purs,,it-TDe Rebellion
Was Evidently Well Planned,
as Outbreaks Occurred ST
Inu!tancons!y in Several
Different Places.
iBy Associated Press. }

HONG KONG. October ia column OF
troops were dispatched this morning to the
Kow Loon frontier. with the object of
barring armed refugees. either rebels or
Imperial troops, from entering British ter
rltory when defeated.
The rebels are reported to be S,oea strong,
thirty miles nerth Of the British frontier
A thousand Of Admiral Hos troops are
in pursuit of them. while two thousand
Chinese troops have left Canton to inter
ceft the rebels. Admiral Ho has informed
the Governor that the rebellion was care
fully planned. The rebels are anxious TO
conciiiate the villagers and gain the re-
spect of foreigners, hence the absence of
outrage and piliase. All indications point
TO The rising being widespread. Outbreaks
occurred simultaneously in several centers
OF kwanG Tung and kwang 81. Apparent
" kang-Yu-Wei, Sun-Yat-Sen and the
Triads have amalgamated their forces in
the common cause.-the overthrow Of Man.
chu rule in Southern China.
Some positive Indication of the attitude
Of the foreign Powers is anxiously
awaited.
A French launch was captured by pirates
October 18th near Mong-Chow. The pirates
secured So, 900 in specie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-16
BROKE OFFICERS FINGER.
Polfccma, Bailey Has an EncoHntcr
VIII, u EII.!Y Nc|ro.

officer Forest C. Bailey had tussie
with a negro. named George Pierce. as he
was taking the man to the Second Police
Station about O'Clock last night Police
man Bailey was holding Pierce by one of
the latter's coat sleeves and was just
starting up the steps leading TO the sta
tion-hcuse when The negro wheeled and
tried 10 get away f-eIn the officer. y
struggle ensued in which one of Nh
Bailey's fingers was broken near the
middle Joint anu his hand was severely
wreachei.
Pierce made his escape. but the police
man pursued him. AS the negro ran into
Pink Alley Mr. Bailey drew his revolver
and fired al the fugitive. Sergeant Talley
and Policeman Wyatt, who We're in the
station. heard the shot and ran out to
aid Officer Bailey. The chase was an eX-
citing one Pierce climbed a fence and
hid in the basement OF Ullmans grocery
store which fronts on Sixth Street The
officers, with their weapons ready for use,
entered the place and with the aid of
matches discovered the negro crouching
in corner.
Pierce was dragged out OF the basement
and taken to the station-hofse. where he
was locked uD on the charge of house
breaking and larceny. Detectives Gibson
and Wren have been looking for him for
several days.
Policeman Bailey saw him in Weinstein,s s
pawnshop, on Sixth Street about 6:45
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon and at once
placed him under arrest The negro is
a burly fellow and is not well-known to
The Richmond police.