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New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
MINISTER WU'S ANXIETY.
HE BELIEVES. HOWEVER. THAT REPORTS
FROM HIS COUNTRY ARE EXAGGERATED

Washington July mo one in Washington is
more anxious to hear OF the safety Of the foreign
legations in Peking than Mr. WI. the Chinese
Minister. He carefully reads every word IF Chinese
news that appears in the papers, and eagerly asks
all the reporters who call upon him for the latest
developments in the situation. He also keeps in
close touch with the officials in Washington, and
makes frequent visits 10 the State Department 10
ascertain if any intelligence has been received His
interest in what is going is OF the keenest char
acJer as he realizes the grave danger with which
his country is threatened. Nj WI. while fearful
Of what may have happened a result OF the
disturbances in Pekng and other parts of Northern
China stin clings the hope that the reports of
the saCking of the legations and the murder OF the
Ministers have been exaggerated and that when
the truth is known affairs VIII not be IN the sorry
plight in which they now represented 10 De.
AT the time he has no positive information
which base his hopes resting them mainly
on the belief that whoever may now be at the head
OF the Government viii be able 10 keep the unruly
elements in hand and prevent any wholesale nur-
der foreigners. II the Ministers are IN the BrlL-
ish LEGATION he believes they can hOId out for
some time, unless they have exhausted their sup
plies Of provisions and ammunition. A limited
number safely intrenched under faNoI tDIe cIrclI-
stances for time. he says, might hold out against
a force OF Chinese times as large Most OF the
Chinese Imperial troops ne says are IoyeI 70 tAe
Government, and he takes comfort IN the nope
that they viii uphold IL in its efforts 10 put down
the rioters.
The Minister does not believe there Will be any
demonstrations against foreigners in the central
and southern provinces Of the empire. Any indl-
put down by the vigilance OF the Nlceroys OF lAe
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
1TA1Y,s POLICY IN THE EAST.

Rome, July 7-Replying to several Deputies
IN the House to-day. signor saracco President
>, The Council and Minister Of the Interior gave
the ,ia,ss of the Government regarding the Chi
nese frabroglio He said that the Government
had taken steps TO send sufficient troops to
China in order 10 show to the world that Italy
had determined not TO abandon her place as a
defender of civilization. He added that the
Government did this without an Idea OF dI-
vision Of China or without any desire TO seek ad-
ventures in the Orient. Signor SaFacco said
that Italy could not neglect her duties ana tha'
no one should ask Italy 10 refrain from running
her duty, avenging her dead and enforcing re-
spect for the Italian flag.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
VIEWS OF A SHANGHAI EDITOR
Er BELIEVES THE FOREIGNERS ARE STILL
SAFE IN PEKING-

Seattle. Wash. July ii. D. Clark, Editor Of
The Shanghai Mercury" and war correspondent
Of The London News arrived here today on
the Riojun Maru from Shanghai He mas Deeh
a resident OF China for forty years Speaking
Of the conditions there Nj Clark said;
see BY the dispatches that hope has been given
M Tor the safety OF the foreigners II Pehlnsr
carn0r think the conditions warrant TINS oeleL;
and aTn Of the opinion that they are YET SaIs ana
o+fjI he for q great length Of time The BRUSH Le-
gallon building is large and strongly 1lIIt paCG,
nd while there may have been dlsconioIt on
clc;rrr Of the lack Of sufficient supplies am con
1yIrre5 il could Withstand attack FFona3lS one
F1IDdred and twenty-five persons are "-tilH the
legation g. --.-.1 of tsal-f,,, md
,b bue ana cry IS KIN foreigners" they are wise
l-olirh 10 know the deathkneH Of the cause they
esnoHse would be sounded in a wholesale slaugh-
rer Of foreign diplomats.
I have the best hopes for the safety OF Shanghai
80 TFe cities the adjacent provinces. Ihe
VirerCvs are really IN sympathy win the
F6vers and are AT least seni-friendly toward Tor
VIII be necessary for the Powers 20 gather
st1tf5cienf force not only 10 take PekIng, but 10
esnITre he Emperor, Empress Dowager and other
Tlozer heads Just long as they are allowed
freedom there viii be trouble and atrocities
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
Headquarters OF the Army.
Adjutanu-GeneraIs Office,
GFNFRAT. ORDFRS 10. 9O

GENERAL ORDERS NO. so.
BY direction Of the Secretary OF War, the follow
ing changes in the stations OF troops ordered:
First Headquarters. band and two battalions Of
the department commander, from the Department
of the East to the Division Of the Philippines
Second-Compauy Z, Battalion Of Engineers, from
the Military Academy West Point \. Y, TO the
Division Of the Philippines.
Third-Troops A c and K, 1st United States Cav
3 and l. 1st United States Cavalry from the De
partment OF the Colorado, and Troops D. I and NJ.
1st United States Cavalry, from the Department Of
Dakota 70 the Division or the Philippines
FOurth-Band and Troops B. G, and 1, Sd
United States Cavalry from the Department Of the
East TO the Division of the Philippines
Fifth Headquarters band and TWO bdttdlons Of
The 9TH United States Infantry from the Division of
Cuba the Department OF the Lakes.
SfXrh-Headquarters band and TWO battalions of
the ID United States Infantry, from the Division OF
cuba to the Department OF the Lakes.
Seventh-HeadquarIers band and two battalions
OF the SJh United States Infantry from the Di-
vision Of Cuba, to the Department OF Dakota.
EIghrh-One battalion OF the 1Irh CnId States
Infantry. be selected by the department com
the Department Of the East, for assignment 10
stations left vacant by the departure of the com
panles Of the 18th United States Infantry sta
riOned in that department
Ninth-HeadquaIters, band and squadron or
5h United States Cavalry. TO be selected the
department commander, from the Department OF
Porto Rico 10 the Department of the East for
Teuth-TrOops A and c. lst United States Cavalry.
from Fort Robinson, Neb., and Troop k. LIST United
states Cavalry, from Fort Niobrara. Neb.. will
each be reheved by one company or the 10th United
States Infantry from Fort Crook. Neb Troop L.
1st United States Cavalry at Fort Logan. Col, will
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
HOSPITAL SHIP MAINE FOR CHINA.

London, July THE Ladies' Executive Com
mlttee of the American hospital ship Maine
mas decided TO place the ship al the disposal Of
the Government for service in China instead Of
South Africa, and the Government has gladly
accepted the offer The committee hopes TO
send the Maine off in ten days
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
a CABLE MESSAGE FROM SHANGHAI

The manager in Shanghai of the Hong Kong and
Shanghai Banking Corporation has cabled TO A NJ
Townsend the New-York agent:
You must insist that constituents arrange %
postpone shipments Gf goods they have contF4ctei
Tor until December or January Storage taclAllga
here are exhausted There is prospect or sell
ing before spring l DO not anticipate mat con
tracts will be repudia ed but pOstporement or snip
ments is absolutely necessary Manufacturers must
assist present crisis
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
ACTION OF SOUTHERN vICEROYS.
PROCLAMATIoNs ORDERING PROTECTION
OF THE FOREIGNERS.

Paris July THE French Consul at Shang-
hai telegraphs, under date Of Tuesday, July 3.
that the Viceroys Of Marking, WU-Chang, Foo
Chow and Sze-ChUen and the Governors Of
Kiang-Se and Ngan-HOe have just issued proc
Iamations couched in vigorous terms for the pro-
lection Of foreigners.
The Governor Of Che-Kiang alone, il is added,
published Prince Tuan's edict against foreign
ers. The Consuls have informed the Admirals
Of the attitude of the latter functionary.
4 telegram from the French Consul at Tien-
Tsin, dated June 2S. said he then considered the
situation somewhat improved.
A telegram from the French Consul at Hoi-
How, dated July :. says:
The agitation Of the last few days has sub
sided and calm is established, thanks TO the
vigorous measures Of the authorities.
The Consul Of France at Che-Foo, under date
Of July 1. transmits a rumor that General Tung
Fu Sian is master Of the situation at Peking and
is preparing an edict against foreigners.
Rebels, this Consul also says, occupy the Vel
low River
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
SECRETARY LONG on THE SITUATION.

bingham Mass. July T.-secretary John d Long.
shortly after his arrival at his home from Wash
irgton speaking OF the situation in China. said
The situation is a very grave one There has
been no official news from there. and even mes
sage that got from Kempn came BY runnsrs-
The purpose OF the American Government Is 20
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
AUSTRALIAN HELP ACCEPTED.

Melbourne, Victoria, July THE Imperial
Government has accepted Victoria's offer OF a
naval contingent for service in China.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08

protect American lives and American property. and
not aggrandiZement-
He said the Government would not send any
more warships 10 China al present
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08

THE BROOKLYN ARRIVES AT CHE-FOO.
Washington, July THE Navy Department
at 9:45 O'Clock tonight received the following
ca BILE dispatch from Admiral Remey at Che-Foo:
BROOKLYN arrived; proceed Immediately Taku.
REMEY
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
BRITISH PRISONERS RELEASED.
UNEXPECTED RETURN TO LIBERTY OF
EIGHT HUNDRED CAPTTvES-

London, July THE War Of1ce to-day issued
the following dispatch from Lord Roberts;
Pretoria. July General Butler arrived th.s
morning He looks very well. and is apparently
none the worse for the hard work he has gone
through during the last eight months
The inhabitants OF POtchefstroorn are much
interested in hospital accommodations for the
T3rirish troops \ concert there realized go.
1-bicb vas handed over 10 The medical officer in
charge for the krugersdO-p station The man
ayers OF some OF the local mines have placed
several houses AT the disposition OF the medical
officers in charge. and a large hall has been set
apart as reading room for the troops
Another dispatch has been received by the
War ONCE from Lord Roberts. as follows:
Pretoria. July THE General commanding
I.adysrniuh telegraphs that eight hundred British
Derbyshires have been put over the Natal oor-
der from SecretaTy's ReitZ's advance party. and
have reached Acton Homes en route ror Lazy
smith No officers accompany the men
Lord Roberts also transmits the following:
vIakfontein July IA convoy passed Grey
Iingstadt today. Before reaching dehle in the
hills the Beers sheIled the advancing columns
Colonel ThOrneycrOfts ule7 occupied the hills 20
the right OF the narrow pass, keeping the BOers
back on a ridge 10 the left. while the infantry
deployed in plain sight and the artillery occu-
pied a position under the ridge The Boers
worked their guns rapidly, but the aoWlJzsrs
replied with effect and drove back the Beers
over the ridge. The convoy passed safely. and
when the force began 70 retire the Beers again
advanced with sun on the ridge The British
left field battery replied The first shell forced
the gun 70 retire
TRANSvAAL GOLD IN HOLLAND
Antwerp. July The steamer Bundssrath
has arrived with 5ar gold valued az ES4O.OoO
consigned BY Transvaal bankers 70 Holland
bankers.
WEST INDIAN TROOPS FOR AFRICA
Kingston. Jamaica July The Government to-
day received a telegram from the Secretary or
State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain, soS-
gesting terms on which West Indian eonungsnr
81 militia should proceed Africa 70 nghC the
Ashantees. He believed the contingent viii accept
the and proceed 10 Africa
LIEUT. sLOCUM RETURNING FROM AFRICA
Cape Town July 7-Lieutenant Stephen L'Holn-
uedieu Slocum, L. s y. the American atIaehs
with Lord Rooerts's force IN South AFRICA sailed
for England to-day.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
TUAN THREATENS NANKING.
vICEROy LIU WILL BE ASSISTED IF NECEs
sARY By FOREIGN wARSHIPs

Shanghai, July 6-Prtnce Tuau has ordered
General Yuan Shf Kai to march on Nanking
with eighteen thousand German-drilled troops.
i s doubtful f he will obey, but in any case
vlceroy Liu IS believed 70 be able safely to hold
NaDE-ng. He has fifteen warships on the Yang
tse-E-ang, and Great Britain is ready 10 assist
this opponent Of the rebel Government The
departure Of the anh-foreign TaotaI, sheng. for
N21k-g IS causing anxiety.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
TRANsvAAL GOLD N HOLLAND.

Antwerp July The steamer Bundssrath
has arrived with BAR gold valued az $4,000
consigned by Transvaal bankers 10 Holland
bankers
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08

In response TO a correspondent who asked his
views on the Chinese situation c. P. Huntington
recently wrote letter in part as follows.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08

LIEUT.. sLoCUM RETURNING FROM AFRICA
Cape Town July Z-Lieutenant Stephen Hon
uedieu Slocunn L 5 N the American atEaehs
with Lord Roosrts's force n south Arrtc4- sS-1sd
for England to-day
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-17
Belgian Hares.

We are headquarters for Bel
gian Hares for St. Paul and the
Northwest. The finest show room
in the city and the largest and
cheapest stock of corresponding
grade. Parties who contemplate
going into this line of business,
which will be extremely profitable
for many years to come, will make
a mistake if they do not consult
us. Let us know how much money
you have to invest and we will
show you how to use it to the best
advantage. We want county
agents for all unoccupied counties
in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa
to take orders for Belgian Hares
of all grades. Send 6 cents for
booklet. Address.
CALIFORNIA BELGIAN HARE Co.,
62O Wabasha St., St. Paul, MINI.
1926
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-17

relatives of the old folks. Sunday
afternoon the party crossed the
lake on the Rock Island to Sully's
Hill and camped for the night.
The next day was given up to
feasting and to that rare enjoy
ment produced only by family re-
unions. Those composing the
party were Richard and Rachael
LaRue, who have enjoyed IS years
Of welded life; Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Roberts and daughter, all of Pa
ton, Iowa; Louis and Edgar La
Rue and families; J. N. Miller and
family, John Bell and family, John
and Ada LaRue, Carl Cleveland,
Mrs. Creel and T. @. Miller.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-17
Out of His Class.

A tramp stopped at farm house
near town the other day and asked
for something to eat. The good
housewife set before him a cold
lunch among which was some
rhubarb sauce. The tramp picked
up the dish and cycling it closely
finally pushed it aside and with a
look Of scorn remarked. Madam,
this sauce is working"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-17
Destructive Hail Storm.

UcSlEuCtlVe Hall StOTm.
One of the most destructive
hailstorms that ever swept through
this county made its appearance
last Friday evening and left death
and desolation in it's path. The
northern part Of the county was
the section to suffer this time.
The storm is reported to have had
its start near Maza, sweeping from
there in a north-easterly direction.
From the very start the whirl of
destruction began. The crops
near Maza we're total loss and
small buildings were blown over.
As it proceeded onward in it's
northeasterly fight the storm
gained in fury, until when it
reached Bergen township it's path
was over eight miles wide and it
had the appearance of a hurricane.
It did not penetrate far south into
Bergen township, however, but
what it did strike it destroyed
totally. The crops were pounded
into the ground and were a total
loss. Small buildings were blown
over and in one place fatal to a
human life. An old man named
Brown was living in a comfortable
but small house occupied by his
son and family, who were away
visiting at the time. The storm
struck the house with such great
force that it was blown over and
wrecked. Brown who was the
only one in the house. was killed
instantly from injuries received
from the falling house. After the
storm was over his body was found
in the ruins Of the house which
was the first intimation of his sad
fate. Many other narrow escapes
from the same cause have been re-
ported and all the inhabitants
were kept in painful suspense
until the storm had spent its fury.
From Bergen township it swept
north eastward for many miles,
with the same destructive results.
The crops in this section were the
finest in the state and the farmers
had been congratulating them
selves on their good fortune in es-
Gaping the drouth. Now there is
not the semblance of crop left
in the path of the storm. Some
of the farmers had taken the pre-
caution to get their crops insured,
but the majority are without this
salvage.
Among the farmers who were in
the trail Of the storm and who suf-
fered losses were Andrew Stade,
Len Mowery, Frank Mowery, Will
Haig, Geo. Mikkeljohn, Sette, Fur
long, Charley Granger, Benson,
Amundson, and Watkins. The
hail began near Maza and went
east through townships 81, So, 62
and 63, then south through Sc, 81,
and 81, and over into Walsh
county.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-17
; ht th6 L0k6 :

lIO OuU LuAU
John W. Maher's family will
leave the lake this week.
Attorney General Cowan's
family have moved up town.
Congressman Burke was visi-
tor on the grounds Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. White left
Saturday for their up town resi-
dence.
Mrs. DR.. Anderson is enjoying
an outing at the lake. She is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. O. Baugh-
man.
Wild plums are very plentiful
across the bay, and plumming
parties have been numerous the
past week.
The steam launch Tioga made
trial trip Tuesday down to Peli-
can Point and back and the en-
gines worked admirably. The
boat has speed of 16 miles an
hour.
Fred Crafts will close his hermit
cottage this week. He will bring
his hunting dogs up town and pre-
pare to pilot millionaire hunters
from the east where the prairie
chickens and ducks are the most
plentiful.
Several of the campers accepted
an invitation from Capt. Herman
and visited Fort Totten on the
Rock Island Sunday. It was a
delightful day for a boat ride, the
lake being as smooth as glass, and
the captains guests had a royal
good time.
Mrs. Ex-Gov. Briggs and daugh-
ter broke camp Monday and left
for a short visit with relatives in
Minneapolis, after which they will
return to their home in Bismarck,
These ladies have become enthu-
siastic Chautauquans and will be
here next year and will induce
other Bismarckers to take an out
ing at this matchless summer re-
sort.
VIM. 81. Brown has christened
his handsome residence Delwood
Cottage, Mr.. Brown tried to take
a few days. rest this week, but
after "a hours of quiet his partner,
Mr.. Burke, came along unexpect-
edly and took him up town, and
after a few days Mr.. Browns
family closed the cottage and
went home. The mayor says
he will now try and get rest at
the G.. A. R., national encamp-
ment at Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. O. Baughman
gave progressive euchre party to
the campers Monday night, which
was largely attended and highly
enjoyed. Mr.. and Mrs. Baughman
have comfortable home on one
Of the prettiest spots on this
charming lake and are enjoying
their new home immensely. On
this social occasion they were as
sisted by Mrs. Weaver and Mrs.
DR.. Anderson. The head prizes
were won by Mr.. Brown and Mrs.
Maher and the foot prizes by
Mr.. Baughman and Mrs. Small.
At midnight fruit and lemonade
were served. Everybody had a
good time as everybody does who
accepts the hospitality Of these
splendid entertainers.
Last Monday was the 55th we'd
ding anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard LaRue and the occasion
was celebrated by picnic Of the
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-17
Educational Association.

A meeting of the Ramsey County
Educational Association was held
at the high school in Devils Lake,
Saturday, August II, 1900.
The president being absent,
Vice President T. W. Hoover
called the meeting to order at 2:3O
p, m. On account Of the small
attendance, due to wet weather
and bad roads, it was moved and
carried that the literary program
be postponed until the next meet
ing, to which the following was
added for that date by the execu-
tive committee:
Current Events.............. Miss Agnes Daeley
Busy Work For Beginners. .........................
.............-.........Mi Katie Prendergast
How To Secure Regular Attendance.
Observation-Disclosures. .........."F. P. Walker
Appropriate Outdoor Drills Miss Mary Norton
Music, Instrumental, ,.......Miss Gertrude Kelley
Motion was then made and car
ried to adjourn until September s,
1900. LAURENA VANNIER, Sec.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-17
Teachers Examination.

The regular examination Of ap-
plicants for teachers certificates
will be held at the court house in
Devils Lake, N. D., beginning
Friday, August 81, 1900, at 8
o'clock, a. m. Candidates should
be provided with legal cap paper,
pens and ink. No further exam
ination will be held until October
26, 1900. L. B. FANCHER,
County Supt., of Schools.
Devils Lake, N. D., August l3,
1900. 1924
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-17
Cattle to Winter.

Wanted-75 head Of cattle to
winter. Address j. WHEELER,
*22-23 Granville, N. D.
The Winslow mail., 1900-05-10
A AfterfhOuG Gh is.

You will find, if you keep record
tllat speech causes more regret than
silence.
The man who believes everything
he hears nowadays must have kinet-
oscope intellect.
Some people seem to prefer labor
ing under a delusion to any other
kind of employment.
There is nothing that serves to in
crease our dissatisfaction so much as
the expression of it to sympathetic
listener.
Between the upper milestone of his
outgo and the neither milestone OF
his income a man is pretty well ground
up in the course of year.
When a man is making his second
trip up the ladder of Success he sees
many ways how his first trip might
have been made easier and safer, but
the same conditions do not seem to
apply to his present ascent.
The fact that the world fails TO
improve more rapidly than it does is
a matter of continual surprise in view
OF the encouraging reports" always
received by societies designed for the
mental and moral improvement OF
mankind indianapolis News.
The Winslow mail., 1900-05-10
caOUR PLAIN DUTY"
Has q Flexible Meaning in the Mind
of Our WObbIy President
Right Makes Might.

Only a few months ago, the presi-
dent in his message to congress de-
clared that "our plain duty is to abol-
ish all customs tariffs between the
United States and Porto Rico, and
give her products free access to our
markets" Now a "plain duty in
wolves an obligation; it has to do with
justice and right; it touches the con-
science. Abraham Lincoln declared
that fright makes might" duty was
such an important matter in his eyes
that he was prepared to follow wher-
ever it led. 'Let us to the end,' he said,
dare TO do our duty as we understand
it,"
Congress, however, at the bidding of
our protected interests, has seen prop
er to measure our duty by the tariff
schedules. ''Let us do IS per cent. of
our duty" say the republicans of the
house, "and leave the rest to the sugar
trust and the growers of Connecticut
tobacco" What Mr.. Mckinley regard
ed as ''plain duty" has resolved it
self in duty of Is per cent. on the
products of Porto Rico entering our
markets.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Winslow mail., 1900-05-10
A Cautious Prophet.

Weather bureaus are seldom safe
from public criticism, for mistakes
are sure to occur; but we must give
these modern prophets credit for an
outspokenness which their forbears
were too shrewd to risk.
Mr.. Samuel Clough, who edited the
New England Almanac at the very
beginning of the last century, was q
good example of prophet who
intends to make no mistakes.
Perhaps" says he, predicting the
weather from January 18th to the 23d
1902, cit will be very cold weather, il
it frese by the fireside or on the
sunny side of fence at noon"
In April he hazards: perhaps wet
weather, if it rains. Now fair weather
if the sun shines. Windy or calm"
And in July he ventures a small
advertisement for the town of his
residences:
eff now the weather do prove fair,
People to Cambridge do repair"
Youths Companion.