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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

The funeral of the late Michael Cook,
who served in the United States navy.
took place. at 2 O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon, Rev FIR Michigan officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Il. s. Smith has returned from Strong
where he has been at work on the con-
struction of a depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Goldman return
ed to Boston, Friday. after short
visit to her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Curtis. Highland avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04
Church Notices.

St. Matthews church, Sunday. Aug. s.:
Holy Communion at a. NJ; SUNDAY
School NJ 10 y. NJ; evening prayer at =
l.. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. ii. H. Longfellow arrived from
Boston on the boat, yesterday, on a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Longfel-
low Dennis street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

The L. V. L. base ball club is to
have new and more convenient grounds
in the level field. just south of the cot
tages on the Hallowell road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. l.. +. Bradstreet and Mrs. Nor
ton of Loudon Hill. are at Capitol
Island for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. f.. f. True returned, yesterday,
to her home at Portland, after a visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Landers, Bruins
wick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

The returns from furlough. yester-
day. We're: Thomas Burk, from Averill
Park, n. y; Erastus {. Gay Onsett.
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. f. b. Hopkins and daughter
Miss Belle. went to Pine Point, Thurs
day, for few weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

A special car will leave Hallowell.
at 6.52 A. NJ, Sunday. to connect with
the Islander at Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Miss Emma Day returned, Friday,
from Waterville, where she has been
passing two weeks at the summer
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

returned from a short stay at Capitol
Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04
WATERVH4LE.

+. X. Drummond is attending tn
campmceting at Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. Dole, her sons Henry and Try
ing, and daughter. Miss Ruth. return
ed to Maiden, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

ry Jones went to southport last even
ing, on the naphtha launch Vera, where
they will pass a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Hon. and Mrs. r. ii. Gardiner arrived
from Boston. Friday evening. and will
pass the remainder of the summer at the
OaklandS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Rev. ii. L. Dunnack of Augusta will
preach at the Methodist church, to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. T. Z. Hammond is at Southport for
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. Tobey of Bath. arrived, yester-
day, and is visiting Mrs. Fred Nudd.
Deane street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

| A large party took n trip TO the Islands
yesterday. Among the number were MIS-
| John Durant and Mrs. Caroline Durant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Bert Blair, who has been visiting in
Boston, returned on the Sagadahoc.
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Boyd have return
ed from an extended outing to Win
thrOp and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04
SOUTUGARDINER.

Ernest Burgess ana George Crossman
will leave for the Islands. today for a
few days outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. Reuben Brooks and Miss Mary
Brooks of Gloucester, are the guests
of friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04
HALLOWELL.

c. l.. Spaulding was at the Islands,
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Miss Evelyn Cusick left, yesterday, for
Cortland. where she will pass Il few days
ing friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Captain Geo. s. Fuller returned from
Squirrel Island. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Miss Della Bates Of Skowhegan, l.
the guest of friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Darius II. Marston has purchased the
Hodgdon estate on Pleasant street, and
plans to take possession at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Miss Alice White came up from
Squirrel Island, yesterday, on shor
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Pearl Fuller was in Brunswick on
business, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. ]. II. Lowell went to the Rich
mond campground Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Devol returned to BOs-
ton, Friday. after a few weeks outing
ut the Lake House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04
Daily Kennebec Journal.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call-37.5.

Charles Swift went to his cottage at
Capitol Island, yesterday, for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. s. a. Merrill and grandson are
in the city. the guests of Mrs. Charles
A. Paine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

John r. Wallwork has been appointed
commander OF Home 60. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. George King of Augusta. formerly
of this town, is visiting old friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

F. d. Hunton will go to Dresden. to
day. and will remain over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Elbridge Hallowell of jefferson. is
passing few days with his sister. Mrs.
S. w. Andrews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

The rear of the Kennebec drive was
in the Bombazeen rips, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Miss Georgia Norris was passen-
ger on the Friday forenoon train for
Old Orchard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. Charles Clifford went to Month
cello. yesterday, where she will pass
few days at her former home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

General Charles Fl. Taylor of the Bos-
ton Globe is enjoying a few days out
ing at the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Mrs. H. Il. Alexander intends to
make her residence in Boston, moving
there this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Miss Vina johnson is with her father
in Boston. for few days. at the Ad-
ans House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

.i C. L. Mckinney went 10 the Rich
ni campground. yesterday. where she
III Lemain during the sessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Charles Brann, w. p. Smith and Har-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Visitors registering at the Home Ii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04

Doc, 15c. and $1oO straw hats down j
Ice
soc. overalls and frocks.
29c each
Balbriggan underwear, best "a
quality, to close at
33c
Mackintoshes and rubber coats a,
about Doc. on the dollar OF their aetna,
value. And store full of other ereat
bargains.
We start orr sale in face az thu
greatest advance in prices known for
years on all kinds of merchandise
The season has been unkind "a ia.
too cold; too many goods on our count
ers. Shall we sell this clothing now or
carry it over? Good business indemen,
promptly decides, sell now. and we arc
willing to pay you for helping Us sell
now. Don't fail to take ADVANTAGE ~
this sale, Make hay while the sun
Shines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04
yHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Myron Maddox. clerk at the Ameri-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
NOTICE

wish to call the attention OF
the public to the fact that the
fishing grounds of the Oconto
River running through Sections
IA, %, "a, 25 and the North East
quarter of 36, Town "a North,
Range Is East, are Private Fish
ing Grounds, and the .undersign-
ed kindly asks the public not to
tresspass on these grounds.
There are sign boards in black
and white on the East and West
section line between Sections IA
and II, Town 81 North, Range
Is East, and all along,the stream
to the quarter line running east
and west through Section 30,
Town 81 North, Range Is East.
stating Private Fishing Property
Yours Respectfully,
G. H. FERRY
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
TIMBER lAND. ACT JUNE 3. 1878
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office.

Wausau. Wis. August 6. 1900
Notice IS hereby given that in com
plianee with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
IAN act for the sale of timber lands in
the States of California, Oregon, Ne
vada, and Washington Territory as
extended to all the Public lands by
act of August 4, 1892, OTTO LIND, of,
Leeman, county Of Outagamie. State Of
Wisconsin, has this day filed in this
Office his sworn statement No. i9s, for
the purchase of the S. +. 4 ~ w. a
of Section No. 4, in Township No, 30 N,
Range No. l6 f., and viii offer proof TO
show that the land sought is more val
liable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before the Regis
ter and Receiver of this Office at Wau-
sau, Wis, on Tuesday the Esd day Of
October, 1900.
He names as witnesses: Edward VIII
son, of Peshtigo, Wis, George W. Phil
lips, A. b. Phillips, and Lewis creamer,
all of Dumb !, Wis.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly the aboye-described lands are re-
quested to iile their claims in this Of
fee on or before said ESD day OF octo-
ber. 1900.
EDGAR T. wnEm.ooK Register.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
railway Farm Lands for Sale.

In Northern Wisconsin on the North.
western Line. Low rates and easy
terms Of payments. About 100000 acres
Of choice farln lands. Early buyers viii
secure the advantage of locations o.
the many beautiful streams and lakes,
which abound with fish and furnish q
never ending and most excellent watel
supply both for family and for stoek.
Land is generally well timbered, III,
scil fertile and easy Of cultivation Chi
cago, Milwaukee, s.. Paul. Minneapolis
Duluth, s7,,erior. Ashland aaa numef
ous Other thriving cities furnish soo'
markets for farm products.
For furthur particulars address Geo
". Bell, Land COMMISSIONS, Hudson
wis, or @. II. McRae, A. q p, 81
Paul, MINI
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
Correspondence:
Carter

Mrs. Ward is on the sick list
this week.
John Muir held servises here
Tuesday night.
Barney Newcomb and son
transacted business at Wabeno
Friday
Mrs. John schmitt has been
quite i'll the past week. She is
under the care Of DIR. Muenzner.
Earnest and Henry Martin and
Frank Carter and Robert Wiese
attended the dance at Wabenc
Tuesday night.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
Hunting Season.

The open season in Wisconsin
for killing woodcoclzs, partridge,
pheasants, rufied and sharptailed
grouse, snipe, plover and mallard
teal or wood ducks, Sept / to
Dec. I; for wild CEASE, Sept. to
May |; Tor any other aquatic
fowl, Sept. to Jan. |; for deer,
Nov. / to 20, and for offers,
mink, fishers and marten, Oct,
/ to May l..
Speckled trout, grayling, Cal
ifornia trout, brown trout and
land locked I; salmon may be
caught with hook and line only
from May | to Sept. |. Lake
trout and whitefsh may be
caught from Dec. Is TO Nov. 1.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06

itsttiN' OiilcS aN NHuSaQN w rs.
Aug -, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settlers have filed notice
of intention to make final proof on their
respective claims before the Register and
Receiver Of the United States Land or
fee, at Nausau Wis. on October 10.
1900, viz;
Tom Pemma, on II. f. No 7656. for
the n. * N. w i and N. VIZ H. Il.
Sec. SO. T. "a, n, r. ioE Witness.
es: George Pemma. John Ottawa, John
Shawano, all Of Wabeno wis, and
Erik 0. Ms,orstad, of wittenberg. Wis
George Comma, on II, Il. No. $3.50, for
the n r N. W. 4 See 81, T. 81 n, II.
io Z. Witnesses: Tom Pemma, John
Ottawa, John Shawano, all of Wabeno,
Wis, and Erik O. NTorstad, Of Witten-
berg, Wis.
John Shawano. on H. E. Nc si64, for
the M $. E. Il and S. VIZ S. z!
See 80, I. "a N, r.. 10 L. Witnesses:
George Pemma, John Penma, John
Ottawa, all Of Waheno, Wis. and Erik
o. Morstad OF Wittenberr, VIVA.
John Ottawa, on H. E. No 565a, for
the $. = n. Z. X, see. 6, I, "a N, r..
i0E. Witnesses. George pemlun. Ton
Pemma, John shdwano. all of Wabeno,
Wis, and Erils Q. Morstad Of Witten-
berg Wis.
Komalzue Mcintosh, widow of John
Mcintosh, deceased, on II. L. No. 1852,
for the N. Y \. W., Sec 10, T. as N.
r. IS E. Witnesses: George Pernma.
Il. lo z. Witnesses: George penma,
John ottawa John shawano all Of
Wabeno, wis. and Erik @ Morstrod.
of wittenberg. wis.
EnoAH t. WuEELocK, Register.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
$500 to Wisconsin State Fair at
Milwaukee and Return,

Via the NORTHWESTERN Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold September to
IA limited to return until septembes
IS, inclusive. Apply TO Agents Chi
cago & Northwestern R'y.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
Notice of Drawing jurors.
IN CIRCUIT COURT FOR FOREST
COURT.

| hereby give notice that
shall proceed to draw, pursuant
to statute made and provided for
such purpose, a full panel OF
petit jurors to-wit 36 jurors to
serve at the next regular term Of
the Circuit Court Of said county,
which commences on the 4th
Tuesday in September next, be,
ing the 25th day Of September,
A. D., 1900: said drawing Of jpr-
ors will take place in my officein
the Court House at Crandon, the
county seat of said county, on
the Sth day Of September, A. d.,
1900, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon of said day. Dated, Aug.
18th, A d. 1900
B. MCGINIEY,
Clerk of Circuit Court for Forest
County, Wisconsin.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06

Roy Mcdonald and Mr.. Trippe
OF Laoua attended the Woodmaa
ball here Tuesday night.
The Northwestern company
commenced the survey Monday
for a new line from Pelican Lake
to Crandon. 1t is now quite posi-
tive the Crandon people who
have waited so long will at last
get raiload and the old village
Of Pelican will again be as live
as it used TO be. A corps Of en-.
gineers are at Pelican this week
busy running lines east and 1t il
said five hundred men viii be Al
work shortly between Pelicaf
and Crandon. The new lilie' !.
Expected TO be built this fall. I
is also said chat the Parrisl
branch will be extended to Peli
can and Pratt Junction cut ont
l-Antigo News Item
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06

The Philippine natives run pell.
nell;
At the sound Of our Yankee yell,
But, oh, whar a gait they'll have,
maybe,
After taking Rock Mountain Tea,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
Post-Office.

Mail arrives at...... 2t25 p. m.
Mail closes at. 400 p. M.
Office hours from 200 a. m. to
800 p. nd.
Sundays from 500 a. m. to Il;
90 noon.
". H. JOHNS, p. NJ.
Cs G. H1NLEY, Deputy.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
LOCAL LOGIC.

| Miss Rettz is visiting her step.
brother Paul Greshbach.
V. H. Johns and A. H. Strohm
furnished music at the dance at
Laona Saturday night.
W. D. Connor passed through
here on his way to Laona We'd
nesday.
Attorney Hooper and Under
sheriff Martin transacted bus
mess at Laona Tuesday.
Mildred Cain came up from
ECconto Friday and is visiting her
sister Mrs. v. H. Johns.
Barney Mckinley is assisting
ON the new survey between Peli-
can and Crandon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Boehm of
Manitowoc are spending a few
days with the formers brother.
Ed, Moore went to Surfing to
have Dentist Briggs do some
dental work for him.
Supervisors Moore add Tray
nor are attending Board meeting
at Armstrong Creek to-day.
Chairman McInnis Of Arm
strong Greek was in town last
Friday.
VIM. Shultz and family are
spending a few days in this vii
lage.
George Truscott and Sam
Smith came up from Marshfield
and are doing some cruising in
this vicinity.
J. a. Porter of Marshfield and
Mr.. Christie of Arizcn ma spent
Friday with Al Richardson on
Roberts Lake.
People who burn the lamp of
reason need Rocky Mountain tea.
Greatest reason producer known.
35c. Ask your Druggist.
Dock. Bennett returned from
Clintonville yesterday. He is
recovering from his accident. He
brought up with him two pet
prairie dogs.
George Truscott, cruiser for
r. Connor Co. who has been
working for the Company in.
Wood, Clark and Villas Countys
for the past six weeks returned
Wednesday,.
Loved by the people, hated by
its wonld- be rivals; the foe of dis
ease, the friend of humanity
Mountain Tea, made by
the Madison Medicine Co.
Ask your Druggist
When you are born the Creator
starts you going and you go q
long time, if you grease the main
srping of life with Rocky Noun
tain Tea. Great lubricater Ask
your Druggist.
The M w. A. ball at JeckliRs
new building Tuesday night was
a grand success. About 80 tick
cts were sold. Music was fur
nished by Messrs Fredenburg,
Johns, Strohm and Moore and
was excellent.
There are 447 votes in the cleo
torial college. The party manag-
ers concede that Bryan has 40
sure votes and Mckinley 1856 sure
votes. 1t is the other III votes
that viii settle the business, OF
rather So Of them, that being tho
number that Mckinley must ger
to win. If Bryan can get 81 Q.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
SOCIETY,"

NABENo CAMP, No. GLIB, NJ. w. A.
Meets ON the first and third Friday
evening Of each month, at the M. w. OF
A. Hall, at 7:3o p. m Visiting neigh
bors are cordially invited.
Y. H. JoHSs, P. HoFFMAS.
VIC Clerk.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
SCHOOL OFFICERS.
TOWN OF cAvouR.

G. G. HIMLEY. Pres,
! MALcHoN MCEAcHIN Vice-Pres.
H. w. STEWART ....s.... Sec.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06

Attorney Ginrich Of Wausau
was in town Wednesday
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
COUNTY BOARD.

W. McINE1s, Town of Cavour,
T. ]. KANE, Town of Crandon,
P. SHAY, Clerk.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
A. g.. RUSSELL,
Taxidern1ist,

Birds and Game Heads q spe
cialty. Fur Rugs With Full OF
Half Head. All Specimens are
moth.proof. Send for Photo.
of Antlers on Shield
Cor. Forest Ave. ard Wmofall~
wABENo v4s
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-06
Homestead Consolidated No
tice for Publication.

Land offiee at Wausau, Wis.
Aug. ~, 1900.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-08-09


messages win be delivered minist
because foreigners advancing on Pc
king. Two pro-foreign members I,s s-t Of the the
tsung Ii yamun beheaded the 2'th lot
urging preservation Of ministers by :,
Ping Hon, now commanding TROOPS a.
Picking. He ordered Paot,hs niassa
ere.
Just received the following teie-
rranr fror, Governor Of Shangtung re-
questing me to transmit to you the fol-
loving: Have just received telegram.
dated July 80, tsung Ii yamun. stating
various ministers, the German legation
and others foreigners al well; not IN
distress. Provisions were repeatedly
sent. Now comforting as to proper
measures to protect various ministers
to Tien-tsin for temporary she,ft
which conference will soon De eh'e'
Yuan, Governor
Fowler"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-08-09
LIS EvAsIvE ANSWER.
willy Old sinners Actions Regarded
AS Sinister.

Willy Old Sinners Actions Regarded
AS Sinister.
Washington, Aug. 5.-Another move
was made yesterday In the diplomatic
situation by the return of an evasive
answer by Ii Hung Chang to Secre-
tary Hays peremptory demand of Aug.
to be put in communication with the
foreign ministers at Picking. Lis an
swer is not final and leaves the mat
ter open to diplomacy. But LIS ac-
tions. as reported by Consul General
Goodnow, are unquestionably sinister
and will amount to a final rejection OF
the American proposition If persisted
in. Mr.. Goodnow's dispatch contains
some further information bearing on
the question of responsibility
For Picking Conditions
in the statement that the commander
of the Chinese troops, by inference an
swerable to the Chinese government.
ordered the Paoting massacre. 1t Is
learned here that Ii Ping Hong, the
commander referred to is civil officer
and well known to the Chinese officials
abroad as one of the most rabid anti
foreign leaders In China. He is close
friend OF Prince Tuan. and the asso-
citation of these two in Picking affairs
with power enough behind them to
cause the ignominious death Of two
high officials is regarded here as bad
sign. simultaneously with Mr.. Good
now's dispatch came a characteristical-
ly diplomatic message from Yuan
Shin Kai. governor of Shangtung,
Repeating the story
Of two days ago that the Chinese gov
eminent was arranging to deliver the
ministers in safety at Tien-tsin. No
effort is made to reconcile that state
ment with Earl LIS refusal to allow a
communication with the ministers.
Gen. Chaffee's message as to the un-
expected resistance offered to the Jap
anese reconnaissance is regarded by
military men here as forecasting a
greater degree OF opposition to the in
ternational advance than had been an
ticipated, and they are now satisfied
that the Chinese troops will furnish
material for at least one severe battle
before the way is clear to Picking. The
navy department issued an order for
the cooperation of it's officers abroad
with the officers OF the army in land
ing and transporting troops destined
for Chinese service.