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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08
CHINESE TROOPS SUFFER DEFEAT
RUMOR OF BOXER VICTORY-5OO MALCONTENTS REPORTED
KILLED AT LOFA-ARE ARMED WITH SPEARS AND AGRICUL-
TURAL IMPLEMENTS-HAvE FEW GUNS.

the policies of any of the European pow
ers, which might involve the United
States in trouble.
Therefore, Notwithstanding the omin-
Gus news conveyed in Admiral kempff's
cablegram, it seems entirely probable
that Minister Conger will be directed to
stick to the same line of policy which he
has pursued up to this time.
New York, June S.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Steps
have been taken by the naval command
ers at Taku to establish zone Of safety
for foreigners around that port. This Is
the conclusion reached by officials of the
administrat ton after considering Minister
Conger's dispatch yesterday stating that
the diplomatic representatives in Pekin
had determined upon an international
blockade of that port and the Pei-Ho riv-
er. In connection with the dispatch was
a message from Rear Admiral Ke,npff
today.
Admiral Kempff announced that he
was ready to cooperate with the other
naval commanders at Taku for the pro-
lection of foreign Mfe and property. It
was suggested by an official who discuss
ed the situation this afternoon that the
diplomatic representatives, after con-
sulting with the naval commanders had
decided that 1t was advisable to make
Taku port of refuge for all foreigners,
throwing strong Gordon of guards
around the city to protect it from attack
by the boxers
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Board Will Be Appointed to Revise
Tariff Schedule.

Washington, June S.-The secretary
of war has directed the military COVER
nor of the Philippine Islands to appoint
a board to revise the tariff schedule with
Instructions to report their findings to
the Philippine Commission.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08
PRICE FlVECENTs
sin ~'OS~ w ioSOAe

Dlrectors-Mrs. Charles ]. FAIRBANKS
OF Indiana; Mrs. Edward Buchwaltar OF
Ohlo; Mrs. Annie West of Mass. Mrs
Mary Lockwood Of the District of Cot.
umbia; Mrs. Margaret j. Evans Of Milo
nesota' MRS w. J. Christie, Montana;
Mrs. Lillian Streator, New Hamnshira.
MRS. w. I. Coad of South Dakota. Mrs.
Priddy of Kansas,
The nominating speech for president
was made by DR.. Kate Reynolds Lob.
niger of Colorado,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08

London, June S.-Dispatches from the
far east show apparently no cessation
in the activity of the Boxers but the
powers are gradually feeling their way
to common action for the suppression of
the disorder. 1t is believed that when
/ the dowager empress realizes the firm
anti-foreign movement there will be a
speedy end to the rioting. If the Chinese
acted in good faith they could easily
quell the raIbble which is armed chiefly
with spears, agricultural implements, a
few swords and some old rifles.
A dispatch from Tien Tsin, dated June
Z, at p. m., shows the British reinforce
, ment has not been started for Pekin, as
expected, owing to the refusal of the
authorities to allow them to entrain, al
though the British offered to repair the
line as they went.
Additional Russian and Austrian
troops have arrived at Tien Tsin, and
the German cruisers, Hansa and Gef1on,
have started from Kaiou Chou for Taku
with marines.
The fact that much needed rain has
fallen Is expected at Tien Tsin to have
good effect in accelerating the suppress
sion of the rising, as the farmers in
i, the movement will return to their ordi-
nary pursuits.
Washington. June S-The following ca :
blegram was received at the navy DEPART
ment this morning from Admiral Kempff,
on board the Newark off Taku forts.
Tongu, June S.-A battle has occurred
between the Chinese and Boxers near
Tien TNsin. A large number of the boxers
are expected to reach ITEM Tsin tomor-
row. KEMPFE
In the message to the state department.
today Minister Conger said there was no
Improvement in the situation and asked
for instructions. Secretry Hay took the
message to the cabinet meeting where
an answer will be framed. The state
department is steadfastly pursuing the
line of policy laid down at the begin
ming of this boxer trouble, by avoiding
any interference with Chinese internal
affairs beyond such measures as may be
absolutely necessary for the protection
OF life and property there. Especially it
Is determined to avoid commitment to
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08

Lourenco Marques, June S.-C1nited
States Consul Hollis who returned here
yesterday from the Transvaal by special
train had two hours interview in close
conference with President Kruger at
Machadodorp. 1t is stated that Mr.. Hollis
was the bearer of friendly dispatches
from the United States government urg-
ing President Kruger to treat for peace.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08

Harmonic Orange River Colony, June
8.-Genelal Rumble made a strong de-
monstration against the Boer positions
employing 500 of General Brabant's
Queenstown mounted rifles, two guns and
the Cape Mounted Infantry under Colo
mel Daltgety. The Boer Outposts were
driven back and their laager was locat-
ed, but the troops returned without bat
a.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08

Mafeking Tuesday, May 29.-Colonel
Plumer occupied Zerust yesterday with
out opposition. This district is regain
ing it's normal condition.. Supplies are
arriving daily.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08
trimmed Hats
For Misses and Children

For Misses and Children
Children's Leghorn Hats, oval crowns,
in pink, red, light blue and white trim
mings of lawn and white and colored
flowers. Price $100 each.
Childrens Leghorn Hats of similar
quality to the above and in the same
colorings, but larger in shape and trim
med with lawn, ribbon and flowers.
Price $500 each.
Children's Lawn Hats, white pink and
light blue. tucked crowns, brim trim
med with lace with large bow of colored
lace in front. Price $2.75 each.
A large assortment of fancy shaped
Hats in colored lawns: some with straw
crowns and trimmings of lace, ribbons,
etc. All colorings. $3.50 to $3.50 each.
Floral Wreaths
for Confirmation
Our supply of these is likely to more
than meet all your requirements Pret-
ty Wreaths at 15c and $1OO each, as well
as more elaborate ones.
Boys White Waists
Made of white lawn in blouse and reg
ular shirt waist styles, with and without
collar.
The celebrated Mothers Friend"
brand of Blouses is of the plain order
and trimmed with embroidery and em-
broidered insertion. A large assortment
of styles in all sizes. Prices from 75c to
$500 each.
Slippers for Confirmation
A new assortment lately received; col
orings spotless white. red, tan and black.
At 800, $1.25 and $l.50 each. Other styles,
too.
White Brussels Nets
For V eilings
90, 81 and - inches wide
At 25c, 75c and SIPS Yd
Mail Orders to
F1ennessy's 5
Butte
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08

Washington. June S.-The following ca
begram was received at the navy depart
ment this morning from Admiral Kempff
on board the Newark off Taku forts.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08
Floral Wreaths
for Confirmation

Our supply of these is likely to more
than meet all your requirements. Pret-
ty wreaths at 75c and $1.00 each, as we'll
as more elaborate ones.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08
Bows White Waists
Slippers for Confirmation

A new assortment lately received; COL
orings spotless white. red, tan and black.
At 800. $1.25 and $3.50 EACH Other styles,
too.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08

Chicago, June S.-A special to the
Times Herald from Anamosa, Iowa,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-08

A WANT
Can easily be satisfied II you
let the people know it through
a small want ad"
IN THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
AWAITS HIS MARRIAGE IN JAIL.
JUST TO PLEASE HIS SWEETHEART

two days. while we go through all dis red
tape" said Hattie. You belong TO me
row., George Claypole."
Il understan' all that. my Hattie. hut
where am. | goiu' to stay while w waits.
I'm willing 10 belong TO you. Amt / heah
TO get married2'
Il guess you will stay in the safest place
l knows Of. IN first thought
Where am that. Hattie"
In jail. oh course"
But. Hattie. | can't stay in Jail"
Yes you kin; you am too handsome To be
allowed to make goo-goo eyes at anybody
else. Oh. / knows You wouldn't do any
thing that awful. but ia feel better If you
was in jail"
"All right, Hattie"
And the couple walked up Main street TO
the City Hall on Edwardsville road. where
the difficulties of being married We're dis
closed TO Marshal Player. He gave the
hridcEroOm-to-be a cell. and the bride-io-
he notified Squire Fechte to hurry up the Ii
cenSe.
a letter was mailed 10 Edwardsville post
taste. but up to last night the license had
rot arrived. Claypoie took the delay pa
tiently.
Both principals say they will live happier
ever afterwards because Of the delays incl
dent to licenses and war taxes And both
agree that such revenues are cheaper than
either walking or paying railroad fare be-
tween Venice and Edwardsville.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
NELLIE NEUSTRETTER MARRIED.
Idol of Gay Paris Becomes Bride "f
ManchcSter'S Secretary.
RI.pI EII,'

iSi.i'l Elsi' SIf-'lhL-
New York. Dec. .-Dispatchrs from Paris
recently the idol of all Paris. the NEST
beautiful of women and the correspondent
named in the divorce suit brought against
W. X. Vanderbilt by his wife. has married
Carrie Johnston. the late private secretary
10 the Duke OF Manchester. The Halter
smilingly confirmed the story to-day.
Johnston Is a cousin Of the Marquis OF
AnElesey, who recently secured an aHnui-
ment of his marriage 10 II young Woman
in England. Young Johnston has gone Ia
Cape Nom" after gold Hts new we can
spend guineas as 4 sailor VIII pennies
II he becomes Marquis of AnSelSeN AZ
will have Il large fortune. When the tati
of Yarmouth Mas lunchiuS at the Waldorf
Astoria with the Duke Of Manchester ne
asked the latter what had become of Care
Johnston.
Then Manchester told a story which had
been kept secret.
Johnston has married Nellie N'ustrci-
tor" said the Duke. and in q short tirl'
the news spread. IT reached thu !lith
aV.Eu. clubs. because Nellie NeuStr"ttrr -
known to every gay ciubnlan in New hoih'
IL was she who WAS mentioned when Mrs.
William X. Vanderbilt. now Mrs. Olive III.
p. belmont. got her divorce from her hus-
hand five years aEo.
Nellie Neu-trettsr has been Paris star
beauty. Sh.' held the chief place in The gay
and her wit and beauty attracted "a larS
circle Of admirers. She is blonde. tell. with
a magnificent figure, splendid eyes. uad I
superb complexion. She is half American.
half SwCd". Sine was born IN f.urekr.
New. where h-r father KEEP. Il small store.
san Francisco. Tacre SHE led Il gay life.
She married u nan NAMED NeuStr"tteI. VINO
procured u divorce. She came to Now
York and finally went To Paris.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06

The strange animal which for the last
ten days mas proNicd about the dark cor
ners in the subDasement OF the Federal
building was captured last night and
proved to be nothius mere ierocious than Il
coon.
Although it had been seen several times
by firemen and others employed IN the base
ment. the identity of the terror-produciig
animal was not discovered until the cap
Iure had been effected. For ten days the
animal evaded capture by hiding in a shall
low conduit, and vCatui!nE forth only when
impeiled by hunger.
The animal first made its appearance in
a way that threatened to make Harry
Neighbor. one of the night firemcn, "A vie
Tin Of nervous proStration. Ne!ghbor had
occasion TO move a hrrch in "a dark corner
In the west end OF the building. While thus
engaged Il large black animal ran across
and squirminS crawled through a hole in
the sheet-iron cover Of the water pipes
which thread the floor Of the endorsement
Neighbor called "A negro fireman. Jack
Sirnons. and together they watched for the
temperance Of the animal. which was too
large for a cat. and of a shape never before
seen in the dark rectSScS OF the hoiler-room.
After n tirle . scratching noise was
heard. and a pointed Black nose was poke,l
through, followed by a small head. to which
was appended two sharp upright ears. The
watchers remained in hiding. and after IA
moments survey the animal era Nlei
through the hole and shambled across the
floor.
At this point signs Of agitation were OBJ
served on the part OF SimonS. who fled pre-
cipitately To the light. looking fearfully
about nj every step. In the glare of the
furnace fire. Simons nervously stroked his
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
EXCITING COON HUNT IN THE DARK
BASEMENT OF THE CUSTOM-HOUSE.

voodoo charm until he recovered his speech.
Il knowed sumpin bad would sho come
dis way. for me rollin' dem crooked bones.
| sho' am In had. iid Yea see dem yc!ier
stripes round dat tail" II dat amt de
devil. | sutny am wrong Dis child amt
Cwine back deere no mo. Spose he wants
10 have dat devil Ia ha'nt him? No sub.
L sut'ny am goin' to Toe good"
On account of his fears Simons was
named the Filipino and not until the
capture OF the animal could he be- induced
to venture away from the glare of the boil
erS. Several impromptu hunts followed the
discovery OF the animal. but the pr"wler
always avoided the carefully aimed clubs
hat were hurled at 1t. When hard pressed
ii would scurry through the opening In
the conduit cover anu crawl along the
pines until safe from pursuit.
Finally NeiShbnr Iii, upon \ successful
plan for tn. capture Of the animal. AT
intervals during the day and night the coon
would Eo fOragilg among the lunches OF
the men employed in reconstructing the
basement. 4 rope WAS procured. and one
end WAS knotted into a moose. The moose
was carefully laid about the hole. Neigh
hor hid behind "A convenient pillar and
waited. Shortly before midnight the coon
prepared to forage. After observing the
usual precautions he started 10 wrigg!n
through the hole. lie was nearly through
when. by a dextcrous jerk, Neighhor tight
en.d the moose and the chase WAS over.
II Is supposed that the animal fell from
the street into the ar.away surrounding
the building. and crawlei through a win
DON into the basement. The coon is now
in possession OF Charles Dumont. day enGi-
neer. who has removed il TO his home and
Is trying TO tame 1t.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
Southern Industrial Convention
Adopts a Resolution Indoors
ing the Exposition.
SENTIMENT IS UNANIMOUS.
Second Day of the Gathering De
voted to a Discussion of the
Benefits to Be Derived from
Technical Schools.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New Orleans, La. Dec. THE Southern
Industrial Convention. In session here, to-
day unanimously adopted the following res
Fair:
Whereas. The States included in the
Louisiana Purchase having in convention
provided by unanimous conioint
action that the centennial anniversary of
the Louisiana Purchase be properly and ap-
propriately celebrated and
and that such celebration occur in the year
lSS. the hundredth anniversary OF the
Louisiana Purchase. and that IL be in the
form OF a great Worlds Industrial Expo-
siton. TO be held In the State of Missouri
ana the city of At. Louis;
Il ii resolved. That the delegates and
members of the Southern Industrial Con-
Fentlon. here assembled. being Informed
that such progress has been made in o,-
ganiZlng and financing the enterpriee nv
the city of st. Louis and the State of Mis-
souri, as assures the success of the ceIehr,-
ton and Worlds Fair. hereby heartily In
dofSe the undertaking and urge not only
upon all the States of the Louisiana pm.
chase. but upon all the Southern States
cities and manufacturers. especially to pjy.
20 the enterprise their hearty approval al
tOcacy ana cooperation. in order thai ~,
industrial development of the SouIb anI
west may be practically placed before ;Lc
Worid 5 people, and that the grand scbieyI-
nle1lt OF the greatest statesman of nnI,,,
,lnles. THOMAS Jefferson, be properly cele.
Drateo ana his memory crowned"
RESOLUTIONS were offered by Y W rr,Il.
OF Greenviile. Tex. and adopted ayrress
ifS the sense that trade schools and schooIs
OF TECHNOLOGY are imperative ersentialc in
the future development of the Soutbarn
states. ana urging the cities in the South
10 eStablish manual training and trade
and &c. 10 " II
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
MARKSMAN'S PRIZE A WIFE.
Winner of I'm Iowa Contest l. New
Bridegroom.

Calender. la, Dee. 5.-Berarse Of the
accuracy of his craftsmanship in a blood
less duel. Charles Mzrena. Il young farmer
i'll Clay Township. Webster County. has
led In triumph To the altar Miss Minnie
Anderson. daughter Of a prosperous Scan
Cinavian farmer.
Until "A few days ago the young woman's
affections had been divided among a Scar"
of sTitOrS, but the rivalry becoming warm
The contest narrowed down to two favor
ties. Mzrcna and another young farmer
named G. Al-tut. The young woman as
serted she WAS unable to choose between
The two. Neither suit0r would resign in
favor Of the Other, and friends. who had
watched the contest with interest. We're
called In to tax charge Of Il plan which
the two had settled upon.
Blood is no iOrger spilled i'll Iowa in such
affairs. bat both young men were known
throughout the country for their eXp-rtness
with the rifle. \. duel without blood was
the way out Of tn. difficulty suggested. and
the principals and their friends went To- 4
quiet spot back ot the barn and targets
ws:C set up. Alstot lost his head in cor
testing for 50 vai;ahl" . stake. AMI MZrcnl
had 4 ~walk-1way. scoring two bulls eyes.
and by the terms of the agreement winning
the girl.
They were married yesterday. and the
bridegroom Is having his faithful rife gild"d
10 hang in the parlor of his home.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
EXTENDING BAPTIST MISSIONS.
Society Expects TO Raise $50. 900
This Year.

penV--. 'ol.. Dec. THE annual cuu-
ference of tn" American Baptist Home Mis-
sionary Society began To-day at the First
Baptist Church IL this city. and VIII coU-
tinue until Thursday night. Thee are in
attendance wcnty-siT general missionaries
from ne many States. four district secreta-
ries and three general superintondents.
The society has lilo missionaries at
work. and since the war has opened twelve
new missions n tnt portion If
Cuba. and Porto Rico. with some Gro men,
bers. About 10000 has already been en-
pended In this work. The Jurisdiction of the
society extends In the United States from
Indiana west. taking in all the States north
and south. Ii is expected that $4,000 will
be raised in this territory this year. over
81 u will be expended on the negro
schools of the South. Much work p been
done In Mexico. where thirty missions have
been established.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
A man in iail.
Though never fired
" no won't take bail
For love is blind.

ON Tuesday a negro couple came 10 Squire
John FeChte at Venice 10 lee married.
There - only one way to commence"
SAID the Squire. 'Shnw me Your license"
"Iiccnse?' repeated George Claypole, the
man.
"License2' echoed Hattie Williams. the
woman. I'VE done want no license. Judge:
all We wants is TO hear you say George
Claypole dis ia yo' wife Hattie, and, Hattie
Williams. dis am yo' husband George
That's all We want, Judge
The Squire deliberated a moment while he
calculated the expense necesSitated BY a
written application TO Eiwardsville for a
marriage license.
Then he answered.: Give me- he named
the amount in a lower tone-"and l can
get you the legal permission necessary be-
fore 1 can perform a
'"They don't put war taxes or Eettin'
married. co they. Judge?' innocently asked
George.
The tax is a trifie. but the license must
be paid for. you know" explained the Mag
istIate.
How long will II take. Judge, to get dat
license?" was Georges next query.
"Oh, a day or So"
Look here. George C1aypole. I amt goin'
TO allow 20 handsome presence to leave me
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
BETTER SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Walnut>Park Residents Send Reso-
lutiuns to Board of Education.

a communication was received yesterday
by the Board Of Education from the resi-
dents and schOol patrons of Walnut Park,
asking the hoard to investigate school IA
cilitics there. Resolutions were adopted
AT a mass meeting of school patrons of
Walnut Park declaring that the school,
rooms are too small, and that the grades
are not high enough to accommodate some
of the children.
1t Is further stated that the children who
have advanced to the highe grades are
ccmpelled to attend school in distant locali-
ties. which neceSsitates long rides on street
cars: that the street car facilities are poor
and the transfers so arranged that, in many
eases the children are compelled to walk
long distances to change cars; and that
the cost of the fares imposes a hardship
upon the parents.
asked TO put forth some effort to alleviate
these difficulties. \ new eight-room school
To- be built in that locality was
ed by the Building in the last
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
ROBBED The FIRM He
SERVED FOR YEARS.
William Gates Rose From Office
Boy to Manager-Now He Is
Fugitive From Justice.
REI'l cpEgIAv.

SPECIAL.
new YORK. Dec. After having served
ior tWehty-thrce years the firm of FRANK
~ buh"iS, tho largest insurance brokerage
ilFil IN thiS country. in whose employ he
tH''ted rs an GRAND boy. and after hiyi, e
.eth adFdnc-d until he had full charge OF
ti' Office a. manager, William Vi. Gates. IL
i asserted. confessed that he had long been
r"nplnS his employers and was involved i'm
ruin. ~
IN" iull amount If his alleged stealines
Is not Vet Known. but il is believed h. has
taken ~$5e.ps-pcrhaps more.
lie Is now a fugitive through the courtesv
OF the men he l. said Go have robbed. who
were reluctant To see him impris ned and
VINO nf1'rcd him the opportunity of escape.
He Is said Ia have made his confession on
MloniaE afternoon. and on Tuesday H. Iaft
child.
a warrant Tor the arrest Of Gates will be
placed IN the hands of Captain McClusky
to-morr"w morning.
ms IS the third time the firm has been
robbed Of large sums by trusted employees.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
PARDON CAME TOO
LATE FOR this man.
Died i'm Tennessee Prison Will.
Papers Lay in Presidents
Desk During the Campaign.
SPECIAL.

REPTILE SPECIAL
Nashville. Tenn. Dec. 5-PrrSideBt Ne
Kinley yesterday afternoon rIrdnned Ma
rion Welcher, a former leading whisky dis
tiller of North GeOTsia, who was convicted
and sentenced to serve IL year and Il half
in the penitentiiry for a violation OF IN
ternal revenue laws.
The papers To- pardon were filed some
time ago with the Department ~: Justice.
stating that the prisoner was afflicted with
an inruralle disease. and that If not lihtr-
ated his death woild result. The pardon
uas recommended by many persons in aU-
thurity. but had evidently been pigeon
holed ut Washington during the presidential
campaign.
Immediately after the President looked
over the Application and signed the papers.
Attorney General Griggs rushed q telegram
to Warden Hartford of the Tennessee
prison. where Weichcr was incaTcerated.
ord. ring him to release the Prisoner.
The Warden looked up the record to-day,
that he might release the man. but foGrI
this entry. Died in prison November 10
The pardua papers have not yet arrived.