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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21

the Chinese City, that much of the
artillery and rifle fire which had been
poured into the legations had been
from the walls separating the two
cities.
Realizing these obstacles, it appears
the allies decided to attack the city
by the east gate. There are four en-
frances to the city on the east, two
leading to the Chinese city and two
to the Tartar city. Just which one
of these was selected as the attacking
point Consul Fowler's dispatch does
not disclose. Contrary to the press
reports of today Consul Fowlers dis
patch shows the attack on the city
was met with strong resistance. Inc
Japanes force engaged with the ad-
vance. according to the understanding
of the officials here, numbered ten
thousand men, so that the loss SUIT
cred by them is over one percen.
The president was overjoyed on
hearing the news of the safety Of
Minister Conger and his associates.
He has been hopeful all along that
their rescue from the perilous position
would be successfully accomplished.
Tonights news confirms that hope,
ana brings feeling of great relief to
him.
Pao-Ting-Fu Missionaries Killed.
New York, Aug. 1S.-The Presbyter-
ian Board of Foreign Missions Oh thls
ciry received the following today:
''Che Foo-Definite news comes via
Tien Tsin that the missionaries at
Pao-Ting-Fu were all killed.
wv. o. Ellerich.'
Ellerich is the Presbyterian board S
member from Che Foo. 1t is thought
the Presbyterian missionaries at Pao-
I,ng-Fu number three, and altogether
there are ten foreign missionaries at
mat place.
Indiana Arrives at Taku.
Washington, Aug. 1S.-The follow
ing was received by the war depart
ment this morning from Brigadiel
| General Barry, of General Chaffee's
staff:
"Che Foo Adjutant General, Wash
| ington, Taku, Aug. 1.-THE transporr
Indiana arrived on the 18th All vel
and will go to the front. Picking was
taken on the 18th. The legations arc
safe. Barry.
The Indiana carried battalion of the
18th infantry which was transhippet
from the Sumner at Nagasaki.
Conger's Hopeful Message.
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE actin'
secretary Of state made public thu
following extract from dispatch re
ceived yesterday morning from Con
ger. 1t was handed to Adee by Mir
lister WI, who explained that he ha
received it at midnight from til
taotai of Shanghai, by whom it ha
been received by way of Tsi-Nar
August is. 1t is undated, but woul
seem to have left Picking some tim
between August and IL:
Secretary of State, Washington: =
Our cipher is safe. May it not b
sufficient authenticity. We have bee
: imprisoned and completely besiege
since June %.
Continued artillery fire until Jul
II, only rifle since, but daily, with fir
!, uuently desperate attacks; one las
night. Have already reported GU
: losses.
"French, Italian, Belgian, Austrian
Dutch legations, and all other forelg
property in Peking destroyed. D
Inglis child is dead. Marines-Fa'
niny, Fisher, Turner, King, Tuckn
, KENNY and Thomas killed. All othe
Americans alive. Inform Alta an
Secretary Ryan. Nearing of allie
force gives us hope. Conger."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21
Glorious News.

Comes from Dr.D.B Cargile, of Wash
ita /. T. He writes: -Four bottles of
Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brew
err of scrofula, which had caused her
great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give
no help; but her cure is complete ard
her health is excellent" This shows
what thousands have proved,-that
Electric Bitters is the best blood puri-
fer known. It's the supreme remedy
for eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers,
boils and running sores. 1t stimu-
lates liver, kidneys and bowels, expels
poisons, helps digestion, builds up the
strength. Only so cents. sold by Clark
& Mollison, druggists. Guaranteed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21
He Fooled the SURGEONS.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson, o., after suffering IS
months from rectal fstula, he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself with five
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
surest pile cure on earth, and the best
salve in the world. 25 cents box.
Sold by Clark & Mollison, druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21
FIGHT AT
THE GATES
Allies Find Obstinate Resist
ance to Their Entry
to Capital.
WALL STRONGLY HELD
The Americans and British We're
the First Troops Into
the City.
WALL STRONGLY HELD
JAPANESE BLEW UP EASTERN GATES

Both Detaci1ments Started at Once for
the Legations and Met Near Them
News of Entry Is Confirmed from
Many Sources.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21

London, Aug. 1S.-Admiral Bruce
telegraphs to the admiralty: Picking
was captured Aug. Is. The legations
are safe"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21
Stevens for CONGRESS.

Burlington, Aug. 13.-The social
Democrats of the first district last
night nominated E. e. Stevens for
congress-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21
AMERICAS PROUD RECORD.

exhibitors
exposition ade public today The United States
in all secured 1881 grand przes
medals 422 medals 27o honorable
mentions long goId silver and bronze medals col
achieved America announced today
the Every line of industry skill
recosnon products American mines forestry
gold medals American cons WOOL
machinery machines printing liberal and
transportation, ewry
placed front
1889 only prizes, including
gold medals 800; bronze medals 246;
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21

London, Aug. 1S.-The second edi-
ton of the Daily Telegraph publishes
the following special dispatch from
Shanghai: 1.-The allies entered Pc
king unopposed and met a friendly re-
ception from Prince Ching. All the
hostile elements have already escaped
from the city. The imperial court left
for Shen-Si on the 18th, with Mancus.
The Kausu troops have gone to the
southwest with the object of drawing
off the allies, and preventing them
from following up the court"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21

Shanghai, Aug. 1s.-A general at
tack on Picking began on the 18th in
the morning. The enemy obstinately
resisted. The same evening the ia
panese demolished the Cham-Lang and
Tong-Chi gates and entered the CAPT
tai The other armies entered by
Tong Quien gate. They sent detach-
ments at once to the legations, where
the ministers were found safe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21

The millinery store of Bogart, at
Rockford, was destroyed by fire. Loss
about $1,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21
Description of the Entry.

Toxic, Aug. 1S.-General Yamaguhi
wires from Peking under date of Aug.
16, as follows: 'rhe allies attacked
Picking early yesterday, opening with
artillery on the eastern side. The
wall was obstinately held by the en-
envy. The Japanese and Russians
were on the northward of Tung- Chow
canal, and the Americans and British
on the south side. At nightfall the
Japanese blew up the two eastern
gates of the Tartar city and entered
In the meantime the Americans and
the British had entered the city by
Tung Pien gates. A detachment of
each force was sent towards the lega-
tons. The parties met near the lega-
tions and opened communication. All
of the ministers and their stats were
found safe. The Japanese loss was
over hundred killed, including three
officers. The losses of the allies were
not ascertained. Four hundred oil
the Chinese were killed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21
The News is Confirm ed.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-The allied
armies have captured and entered Pc.
king in the face of obstinate resist
ance, and the members of the foreign
legations are safe.
The official confirmation of the fall
of the Chinese capital came to theUnf-
ted States government last night in
the shape of two cablegrams, one from
Admiral Remey, and the other from
Consul Fowler at Che Foo. The cable
gram from Admiral Remey came 10
hand first early in the evening, fol-
lowed very soon after by that from
Consul Fowler The officials realiz-
ing the great public interest in tie
events which it was believed had hap
pened in Picking, at once made them
public.
Progress Of the Allies.
Previous information which had
been received here showed the allied
armies took possession of Tung- Chow
on the 18th inst. From that city to
Picking the distance is not very great
not more than a dozen miles. It
seems evident, therefore, that the ar
mics halted time at Tung-Chow,
probably for the purpose of giving
the men a rest and to prepare for the
attack upon the capital city in force
after waiting till the rear of the ad
vancing host should arrive at the
front.
Possibly, also, the delay was the
result of the negotiations inaugurated
by the Chinese officials looking to the
delivery of the ministers with Chi
nese or other escort. If the nego.;a.
lions were attempted. they must have
failed, as the army continued on its
march and attacked the capital three
days after reaching Tung- Chow.
The officials here were aware OF
the fact that the stronghold of the
boxers was in the Chinese city, that
for the allies to attempt to force theil
way thru it into the Tartar city il
which the legation compounds are 10
Gated, might mean a great loss OF life
possibly defeat.
1t was also known that the imper
ial troops which have sided with thu
boxers were many Of them in or nea
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27
Notice of Guardian Sale

In the District Court OF the Tenth Judicial
District, In and for Webster county. Nebraska.
In the matter of the estate OF sarah {. Muir.
ply deceased.
Notice i hereby given that in pursuance Of mn
order of Hon. Ed. l.. Adams Judge of the bis
triCt court of the Tenth judicial District, N and
for Webster county, Nebraska, made on the 9th
day of March. 1900. for the sale of real estate
hereinafter described. there will be sold at the
east door Of the court house. in Red Cloud. In
said county and state. AT one O'Clock p m, on the
2sth day Of April, 1900, ut public vendue to the
highest bidder for cash, the following de
scribed real estate TO wit:
An undivided Two sevenths interest in fee
simple Of the following tract OF land. beginning
AT a point Acc 35 100 feet west o. the northeast
corner of the southwest quarter OF Section two.
township one north. range eleven west of the
9th IN, in Webster county Nebraska thence
running west % and % 100 feet, thence sonth
f66 and 80 lO1 feet. thence east SO and q l. 0 feet,
thence north 1876 and 30 100 feet to place Of be.
ginning, containing one acre more or less, all in
southwest quarter Of section one township two.
north, range eleven, Webster county. Nebraska
Said to be open for the space Of one hour.
ID. ]. MYERS,
Guardian Of Minor heirs OF Sarah c. Murphy,
deceased.
CLANCY & MERCER, ATTORNEYS.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

Since last week the gubernatorial
boom OF &. NJ. Lambertson has spread
to every nook and corner of the state.
In speaking Of him it can be said that
he is probably the best known and
M )st'able candidate for gubernatorial
honors that has so far been heard Of.
He does not seek the nomination, but
if nominated will accept the task of
heading the republican ticket this fall.
No better man could be found in the
state under the present condition.
What the republicans want this fall is
a candidate to head their ticket who
has the good will Of not only republi.
cans behind him, but also the good
will OF all the voters Of the state, and
such a man is q, M. Lambertson.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27
Removal Notice.

After May first, | will occupy the
room on corner of Main street, oppo.
site the State Bank, where l will be
pleased to meet all of my old custo.
mers and many new ones, as | carry a
full line of hardware and tinware. Do
not for get the place in room formerly
known as the "rookery" building which
is being fitted up In nice shape for con.
venience Of all who are in need OF
goods in my line.
w. A. MITCHELL.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

Republicans all over the country are
in harmony On all the issues. Those of
New Jersey, in their state convention to
choose delegates at large to the Phila.
delphia convention, gave a hearty in
dorsement to President Mckinley, not
only on the issues which we're at the
front at the time Of his nomination
four years ago, "but in the wisdom and
exalted craftsmanship with which he
has dealt with the new and complex
problems of great national consequence
which have since arisen" Practically
all the state conventions which have
been held have taken the same ground.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

That leaders do hot always control
servers The latest proof that they do
not is the announcement that the
house will take up the Nicaragua canal
bill on May LIST, and vote upon it the
next day. In this ease the leaders
were wise enough to accede to the pc.
lite request of $50 members of the
house and change their plan of post.
poning the canal bill until next winter.
They knew that it was in the power OF
those $50 members to force compli,
ance with their wishes at any time
they might see fit to do it, The pass.
age Of the bill is assured.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

One Of the old and time tried leaders
of democracy in Kansas made the fol.
lowing characteristic reply to a letter
written to him to join the fusion forces
(Which are sweeping on like a prairie
fire" prairie fire is good; the smile
appropriate. 1t gives force and fervor
to the term. What more fittinglv de.
scribes the snap and crack.e of fusion
than a prairie fire, which gallops like
death on a pale horse hellward' What
other figure so aptly expresses the
blending Of elements at white heat to
the cracking music Of the flames that
leave only blackness in their wake?
The similitude is still more fitting
when n reflects that prairie fires
eve benefit anybody and that only
needless persons start them and that
only fools fight them. SO the editor
will only watch the fire sweep on. 1t
cannot do much harm. There is no
young timber in the democratic home.
stead to suffer. What little wasn't
deadened in '96 by the state convention
in loosing the foxes of populism with
fire brands TO their tails was charred
to the roots in the conflagration start.
ed by needless incendiaries at the con
vention in 1893. The few old demo.
cratic stumps left standing can survive
another scorching."
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27


The republicans of the Fifth con.
gressional district met at lioldrege
Wednesday and nominated W. 5. Nor.
Ian Of McCook for congress by accla-
nation. The convention was called to
order by Chairman Luce and n per-
manent organization was perfected
with w. y. McCrcary of Hastings as
chairman and A. G. Felt of Superior as
secretary. 1t took only a short time to
complete the nomination ut w. 5. Nor
Ian of McCOok for CONGRESSMAN, as on
the first ballot all votes Wee recorded
in his favor. His speech Of acceptance
created a favorable impression, as ii
was right to the point and showed that
the nominee was something more than
a mere politician, being a man of force
and character. w. l.. Hague of Kear.
ney county was made presidential cleo.
tor, For delegates to the Philadelphia
convention D. A. Abbott of Hall county
and e.. l.. Day of Nuckolls were select.
ed. The convention was a harmon.
ious one from beginning to end. The
delegates showed they were there for
business and they went away with the
firm determination to show that the
good work begun would be carried out
at the polls by electing a man to the
next congress who should by a credit
to the Fifth congressional district.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27
Application for License

Notice is hereby given that a petition signed
by thirty or more resident freeholders Of the
Second ward Of the city OF Red Cloud, Nebraska
has been filed with the city clerk of said city OF
Red Cloud. praying that a license be granted to
Myer NJ, Stern for the sale OF malt. spurious and
vlnous liquors on dot three (3). block one ~,
Williams addition to the city of Red Cloud. Ne
braska, that action will be taken on said pc.
tition by the Mayor and City Council on the End
day OF May. 1900, or at the first meeting OF the
council thereafter.
j f. KEsLER, City Clerk.
Dated at Red Cloud, Nebraska, April II, 1900.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

A number of papers owe the state
are making great forecasts in publish.
ing a ticket that would meet with
their appreciation. However We pre-.
fer to wait until after the state conven.
ton TO publish q ticket.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

Everyone is completely at sea as far
as the vice presidency is concerned,
and there is absolutely nc one of the
republican leaders who can today say
with certainty who will be nominated
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

The laying on OF hands" is said to
be a sure cure for the cigarette habit il
attended to at the proper time. The
left hand should be placed upon the
neck of the youngster, with a gentle
though firm pressure forward and
downward, bringing the urchin in a
proper attitude over the maternal
knee; then apply the right hand where
it will dothe most good. Two orthree
treatments will effect II cure Elk.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

Oregon republicans are for expan.
sion, the Nicaragua canal, the open
door in China, and, very naturally, for
the gold standard as the basis on which
oriental countries should pay for their
goods.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

There promises to be no dearth of
candidates at the state convention next
Wednesday. Every place on the tick
ct will be holly contested.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

Porto Rico is not very large, but the
politicians in the democratic party are
hoping it is large enough to serve rs q
grave for free silver.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

Is your name written there? Where?
On u subscription books for the last
year in the 10th century. 1t should be.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

oThe Chicago platform attributed to
the demonstration Of silver q "oorres.
ponding fall in the price Of commodi.
ties produced by the peopls." A party
that ireafirms that nonsense IN: the
year 1900 ..coufssaes that its stock q
common sense is exhausted.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27
Entered at the post ONCE at Red Cloud, Neb. as
ec0nd class mail matter.
YATES.

Republican gains have been note.
able both in Nebraska and Kansas dur
ing the past twelve months. This is
encouraging.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

As a kicker the democratic party is
a screaming success. As a clog on the
wheels of progress it beats the air
brake. As a promiser it out promises
the man who never pays his debts.
But when it comes to keeping its
pledges the records different.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27
Try Grain-O Try Gsain-O

Ask your grocer today to show you Q
package Of Grain-O, the new food
drink that takes the place Of coffee.
The children may drink it without in.
jury asiwell as the adult. All who try
it, like it. Grain.O has that rich sea-
brown OF Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress
One'fourth the price of coffee. l5c and
Doc per package. Sold by all grocers
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

See Wright before you buy a gas o
gasoline stove.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

The fact that Nebraska cities are fig
ureing on fall entertainments to draw
visitors in crowds, is an indication that
the old time spirit of the west is com.
ing to the fore in this period of pros.
perity. Another indication that Ne.
braska is awakening to the opportu.
mites about her is the fact that many
'third" and 'fourth" cities are agitat.
ing the question Of organizing com.
mercial clubs and striving to locate
manufacturing industries in their con.
fines. The cities Of the sta:e are awak
ening from their lethargic condition
and a new era of development, i'm.
provement and business expansion has
begun. Perhaps the onward move
ment will not be carried so far as il
was during the boom times, and per-
haps it will better if it is not. Many
Nebraska cities are now recovering
from the effects of the boom which, un-
fortunately was followed by crop fail.
urcs and a panic, and the experience
of 4 few years ago will undoubtedly
prove a lesson To the caution, business
man, and be to him n warning that it
is better not to expand more rapidly
than trade ii sight will warrant
State journal.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

Alta rural literary debate in Mis-.
souri, last week, the subject, IRE
solved that democratic principles are
contrary to the laws Of God" was
handled by an affirmative debater in
such a manner that a negative debater
hurled a chair at his head, dislodging
three Of the latter's teeth. This so en-.
ragged the judges that they closed the
contest summarily, giving the afirma.
tive side the decision. A general fight
ensued, in which one of the judges had
his nose broken, another suffered a
fractured rib and two Of the negative
'debaters sustained broken limbs.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-04-27

What has become OF the old time
populist who didn't believe n lawyer
should hold oflice9 There is still an
other old fashioned pop who has passed
from view. We refer to the one who
always wanted the Office to seek the
man, instead OF the man seeking the
office. II these gentlemen are still in
the populist party and on earth we
would like to have them located.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-10-12
Another /" DAMAGE" Suit.

Nick Nelson has Brought suit
against the Wiley Navigation Co. for
$1,000 damages for injury while a
deck-hand on the steamer Aberdeen.
The accident happened last June, from
a gang plank slipping down the in
cline at Percival's dock, just as the
steamer was leaving, striking him
with sufficient force to break his leg.
He spent several weeks in the pospital,
but aside from that expense and loss
OF time Nelson lost nothing from the
disaster. But true to the prevailing
custom, the mishap afforded lancet
Tor bleeding a corporation, and there
are always leeches to be found ready to
aid in the blood-letting, in the shape
of officious friends and enterprising
shysters. So the expected happened,
as it generally does when somebody
gets injured on pu bile or private cor
porate property when they are
thanked by fat money.bags. The
principle of the "hold.up" is what
we condemn. 1t is unjust to hold the
owner of property responsible for ac-
cidents which happen without any
premonitory indications of disaster.
The slipping OF the plank in this in.
stance, does not seem to have been
one OF those happenings against which
due provision could have been made.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-10-12
A Deadly Assault.

Elmer Epperson, cripple hunch
back who resides on Eastside, shot in
the left hip Edward Lang. q son of the
artist Lang, yesterday morning. The
dispute arose over q gun which Epper
son had forcibly taken from Mr.
Lang's younger brother. Edward
went to Epperson's house and de.
manded the weapon; when the latter
appeared at an upper window, and
fired two shots from a pistol at Lang
one of which took effect as stated
Lang retreated, when looking back, he
saw Epperson emerging from his house
with rifle. On arriving at home, a
messenger WAS sent for doctor and q
police officer. When the officer ar.
rived Epperson had taken to the
woods, and it was some time before he
could be apprehended. The ball was
removed from the hip of the sufferer
and he will recover. Yesterday Ep-
person was taken before Justice
Schomber to answer to an assault to
commit murder. His bail was fixed
at 200 to appear for examination
this afternoon, when he was held to an.
swer on q 1900 bond.