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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
EGG SANDWICHES.

Remove the yolks of six hard-boiled
eggs and rub them smooth; add one tea
spoonful of mustard, one-half teaspoon
full OF salt, dash Of pepper and enough
vinegar to moisten the mixture. To this
add the whites of the eggs and spread
between thin slices OF slightly stale
bread.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
NEAL. WITH OYSTERS

Select tender cuts and cut about two
pounds into bits, frying them until near
ly done In just enough drippings to pre-
vent them from sticking to the pan;
then add one pint and one-half of oys-
tiers, thicken with flour, season with salt
and pepper and cook until done. Serve
hot
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
DELICATE CAKE,

Three cupfuls of -four, two Of sugar
three fourths cupful of sweet milk.
whites OF six eggs, half a cupful of but
ter teaspoonful of cream tartar. one
half teaspoonful of soda. Favor with
lemon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
CRANBERRY JELL.

Wash one quart OF cranberries. place
them over the fire with one pound of
sugar and cold water enough to cover.
Boil one-half hour, run through a fine
sieve and cool in jelly mould.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
RnsroN CORN BREAD.

Mix one cupful sweet milk. two cupfuls
sour milk, one cupful -four. four cup
fuls OF cornmeal. two teaspoonfuls Of
soda; steam three hours and then brown
. few minutes In a quick oven.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
FOR YOUR SCRAP-BoOK.
Recipes From Many Sources and OF
Acknowledged Worth.
MOONSHINE


MOONSHINE.
This dessert combines a nice appear
anee with palatable flavor and is n
convenient substitute for ice cream. Beat
the whites of six eggs in a broad plate
to very stiff froth and then add grad
ually six tablespoonfuls Of powdered
sugar Ito make 1t thicken you may add
more sugar up to a pinto, beating for
not less than half an hour. and then beat
in one heaping tablespoonful of pre-
served peaches. cut in tiny bits and set
on ice until thoroughly chilled. In serv-
ing put in each saucer some rich cream
sweetened and favored with vanilla, and
on the cream place a liberal portion of
the moonshine. The above quantity will
serve seven or eight people. You may
use other preserved fruits II you desire.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
APPLIES FRrEp IN RATHER

Beat three eggs well, add a tablespoon
full of sugar and three of -four: slice the
apples; dip them in the batter and fry
in butter; take them up. sprinkle with
powdered sugar and serve hot.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
BuTTFRMILK ROLLS.

Take two coffee cups Of buttermilk
and stir into it one teaspoonful of sal
eratus dissolved in little hot water and
stir into this about five cups of flour;
beat ais up lightly and bake in gem
mans
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
BAKED OATMEAL.

Mix In a saucepan one pound of oat-
meal with one tablespoonful of butter,
one pint Of water and some salt. Place
In a moderate oven and bake for fifteen
or twenty minutes and serve with some
butter or milk and cream apart.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
CREAMDRE

CREAM FOR COLD SLAw
Two tablespoonfuls of whipped sweet
cream, two of sugar and four Of vine
gar beat and mix we'll and pour over
the cabbage, which has previously been
cut very fine and seasoned with salt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
500 Reward.

FUHE Portland Electric Light Company will
L pay slO0 to any one who will furnish eys-
dence that will convict any person OF tamper-
ing with their lines, lamps or machinery.
PORTLAND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY
Geo. W. Brown. President
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

TOR SALE-Deering Highlands, five ~ ele-
CANT new houses directly on car line.
Every modern convenience; prices range from
s., 500 TO $500 and terms are right and easy.
DeeriDg property Is booming remember.
DALTON & CO., 81 Exchange ST. feb9u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EOR SALE-No 36T Forest Avenue, Wood
fords, house has s rooms and 10, 900 feet OF
land and will be sold at once for $1,000; only
$500 down, balance s15 per month pays Tor It:
Remember us on Forest Avenue. DALTON
& Co, SO Exchange st. feb9-f
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EOR SALE-Close to Longfellow Square,
L brick house. . rooms and bath, In complete
repair. hot aud cold water, ample heat, excel
lent location Tor a physician; price $1,000, easy
terms w. II. WALDkON & CO., 1S0 Middle
street. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EOR SALE-Deering Avenue. Fessenden
PaTk, new nine (9l room house, with every
modern convenience; location unsurpassed,
electric ears and lights. baths etc Price only
$500. Easy terms. DALTON CO, % Ex-
change street. feb9-u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EOR SALE-The house and lot known as the
burlington property" at the corner OF
Main and StrOudwater streets, Westbrook.
Large lot and comparatively modern house.
Inquire OF W. w. CUTTER. 7-3
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

nor SALE The only available lot of land
on the Western Promenade, located be-
tween the residences of Messers. Garland and
Conley. Also first-class furnished cottage,
stable and land at Willard Beach. Apply
to TRUE BROS. No. SOL Fore street. 3l-u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
REPAIRING
JEWELRY

In Our Factory On the Premises.
We make this principal ia our business.
We take the utmost pains 10 execute your
order properly, whether that be for Diamond
Setting or the cheapest repair Job. MckEN-
NEY. the Jeweler. Monument Square.
jan23dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

NOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Fine travelling
outfit. Pleasant, easy, sure and large
profits; also fae magic lantern outft slide, i've
topics, everything complete. Fortune for one
or two live men; also acetylens gas outnt.
Success guaranteed. Address BOX - Knight
villa 80
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
LOST AND FOUND.

T .osT-on Saturday. February H. bun and
ward will be given II returned to io4 Park Sc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
We TEST EYES

Free Of charge. We have the largest stock !oi
Eye Glasse. and Spsctacies In the city. solid
Gold, Gold FillSd. Aluminium and Nickle
prices Hoes arc the lowest, our glasses the besf,
MCKINNEY TIE oPTIofAN. Monument
Square. jsn2edu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EOR SALE-Msgnifcen cottage lots and
L new cottages at Ottawa Park. lClln Cot
Cape Casino. Some OF the advantages are good
streets, excellent car service, Sebago water,
electric lights fine beach, up % date restaurant
onI the grounds, only desirable parties. no
cheap cottages, every thing strictly hrst class
Prices and plans at our Office. DALTON co,
SO Exchange street, Jan26du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

vVANTED-By lady, n situation as house
w keeper, with wealthy Protestant family.
Address A. E., PAS Gullford street, 81. Johns,
N. b., Canada. l9l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

nor SALE-The elegant residence known as
the Cal. Hin house, No. 81 Glenwoo1 Ave,
Deering Acknowledged one OF the best resi-
dences on the Highlands. VIII be sold low II
taken now. Strictly modern and up to date.
DALTON & co, So Exchange st. 17-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

FOR SALE.

Forty words Inserted under this head
ono wcek for % cents, cash I'm advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

HAVE GOT TO DO IT-Seling up to date
III grocery, market and provision store, sItu-
ated In the best corner on leading avenue In
Back Bay, Boston, Mass. doing nearly $1,000
a week. Three men and team. Six thousand
and stories high and ali full. Think of II aud
ali paying cash Tor their goods, New store and
swell fixtures, plate glass windows and mir
rors Nothlng better in Boston to clear $500 a
month but have got 10 sell IT at once and go 10
Southein California. Worth twice what ask
for il. Part cash. Wouldn't sell tt at any
price II l could live In this climate. Write
GLOVER s. CO., $50 Columbus avenue, Boston.
Mass. teblTd9t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
WATCH REPAIRING.

We do your work In the best possible manner,
and guarantee every job. We are prompt and
always have a job done when omised.
MCKINNEY THE JEwELER, Monument
Square. jan26du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

MONEY LOANED salaried people holding
vi permanent position with responsible firms
can repay In weekly or monthly payments.
strictly confidential. (Cut this oup, Private
Party" 7. o. Box 1883 feblI-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EOR SALE-House. located west OF state
street. containing rooms with bath, hot
water heat, set tubs. open FIRE place in dining
Dom, large yard etc. Price to close estate
only 5000. Particulars FREDERICK :. VAIL
Real Estate, First National Bank Building.
o0-I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

WANTED In private family by refined
W gentleman. furnished room and bath
BOX 1851 Exclusive" Ill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EOR SALE--The only drug store In thriving
Il manufacturing village with large surround
ing country to draw ircm, good fixtures, small,
clean stock, low price Address DRUG STORE.
Box 1857. noY2I-u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EOR SALE-is foot square stern launch.
Fitted with "a h. D. Palmer gasoline en-
gIne cedar plank. copper fastened, mahogany
natural wood. polished brass knees. checks.
ceats, etc. HENRY W. RICE East Booth
bay, Me. 201
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
FEMALE HELP WANTED.
WANTED SITUATIONS.

WANTED situation in Portland BY Protes-
w tant oman. as working housekeeper or
general work 10 small family OF adults or com
panion and nurse to invalid, no litiEg not
much time out required. Call at Y. w. Z. Asso-
citation Rooms or write stating requirements IN
full A. b., Y. w. G. A. Rooms. 1911
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23
CLOCK WON'T GO

STORE TO LET-At 267 Congress street. APP
. ply to JAMES CUNNINGHAM 20 Con-
gress street. dcc35du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EoR SALE-Magnincen double house. every
L thing entirely separate,) on Brown street
(now Norwood street,l Deerlng. open fire.
places, steam heat piaZzas, bays. very sunny.
every respect architects plans aud built by the
day you can live in one rent and let the other
for $500 per year look IL over; call afternoons.
DALTON, 50 Exchange street. 26-u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

ITO LRT-summer visitors take notice the
Il Balne House 10 centrally located 60 Spring
street, cor. OAK. rooms and hoard. Price 81. 90
per day. l3u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EOR lENT-House 40 Pine street. Posses
II sion given Immediately Enquire at PORT
LAND SAVINGS BANK. 50 Exchange street
Lii
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

EoR RENT-Two pleasant tenements of 6
Il rooms each at Souta Portland, convenient
to electrics AID ferry. The above has been put
In good condition and Will make prics right TO
desirable families; desirable locality. FRANK
b. SHEPHERD & CO, Real Estate once, IS
Exchange street, III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-23

wANTED-MALE HELP.
DOY WANTED by Riehner & Sanborn.
ID manufacturing jewelers.. bilia Congress
street. zoi
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-06-23
NOTICE OF THE ISSUE OF COUNTY
FUNDING BONDS.

Notice is hereby given that i'll pursu-
ance of resolution adopted by the Board
of County Commissioners of Neg Perez
County, at its adjourned April meeting
on May %, 1900, funding bonds of the
said county TO the amount of $4,000. 90
will be issued under date of July /, 1900.
The bonds to be payable any time after
ten and before twenty years, at the option
of the Board of County Commissioners.
The said bonds will bear interest at the
rate of five per cent per annuln payable
semi-aunually on January l and July I OF
each year, and will be made payable at
the Office of the New York Security and
Trust Company, New York. The said
bonds are issued to fund and in exchange
for that amount of outstanding county
warrants Bids for the said bonds i'll ex.
change for such outstanding warrants will
be received by the Board of Commission
ers until 10 O'Clock a. M. July IL. 1900.
The Board reserves the right TO reject
any or all bids offered Tor said bonds.
Lewiston, Idaho, May ~, 1900
S. G.. ISAMAN,
Attest: LIS. Chairman.
P. +. STooKEY,
Clerk.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-06-23
NOTICE OF REPAIR OF COUNTY
BRIDGE

Notice is hereby given that in pur-
suance of an order made by the Board of
County Commissioners of Nez Perez
county, Idaho, at their regular April,
1900, term, on the third day of said term,
April nth, 1900, bids for the repair of
county bridge across Cow Greek, near
Leon Station, in road Dist. No. 3, in said
county, will be received by said board,
from this date till the nth day of July,
1900, at 10 O'Clock a. M.
Said bridge shall be so repaired as to
make it Is feet III width
Said bids shall specify the amount of
new material to be furnished i'll the repair
of said bridge.
Said board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Lewiston, Idaho, June 9TH, 1900.
=. +. STooKEY,
Clerk of the Board of Co. Comms.
BY J. A. Gill, Deputy.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-06-23
ELECTRIC LIGHT NOTICE.

Commencing Jure I; the Lewiston
Light Co. will resume their day service.
Anyone desiring electric fans should
leave their orders with w. A. Smith
superintendent. All light consumers
should see that their lamps are shut off
during the day to save the life OF their
lamps.
75-f S. II. REED, Secy.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-06-23
VIM. F. Ga1braith, Dentist, three
doors west of postoffice.
Houses tor Sale.

Large modern house. Lot Ioox4oo on
Main street; also large house, and lot
about 1ooxI25, near town. inquire OF
James +. Babb, Lewiston National Bank
building.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08

Local showers tonight and Saturday
Cooler late tonight and Saturday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
GOLF NOTES.

The second match in the champion
ship series of the Metropolitan Wo-
mems Golf Association was decided
at the Morris County Links last Tues
day in game between the home team
and team from Ardsley. The home
team won by score of 80 to 0. Two
members of the Ardsley team failed to
appear and under the rules governing
such defaults the Morris County side
was allowed three points for each alb
sentee. The next match in the series
occurs today on the same links be-
tween the home team and Englewood.
Last Saturday, the first DOGGY handi-
cap for the Presidents cup was play.
ed. Sixteen qualified and they will
continue the match tomorrow, weather
permitting.
In the opening round of Baltusrol's
tournament over the Short
Hills course Tuesday, ia. Tying, the
Morris County veteran did exception
ally we'll, his final score being 175.
There will be music at the Morris
County Golf Club on Friday, June Is,
Finals; Women's Metro
politan Golf Association Tourna-
ment. Tuesday, June 10, morning,
at eleven O'Clock; Neapolitan Quar-
tette. Friday, June %, evening, nine to
twelve O'Clock. Tuesday, July 3,
evening, nine to twelve O'Clock; Hun
garian Band.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
HARRY P. PIPER.

The foregoing application will be presented
to the Board of Excise Commissioners, within
their next regular meeting, Wednesday, June
13th, 1900. 2347
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
CHANGEs ON d. 60 M

The following changes and new
trains will take effect on the D. L. &
W. on and after June TO-
On Saturdays only train will be
run from Hoboken at 1916 arriving
in Morristown l.39 p. M The train
now arriving at 8. IA a. m. from Dover
will arrive SIT.
On Mondays only train will be run
to New York leaving Morristown s. S8
q. m.
The 3. 20 p. m. from New York will
arrive at g. 40
The 800 p. m. from New York will
arrive at 1928 from New York.
The 1870 p. m. from New York will
arrive at 9. II.
The 500 p. m. from New York will
arrive at $50.
The 9. 10 p m. from New York will
arrive at 1851.
A new train for New York will be
run except Mondays leaving Norris
town 1902 a. m.
The following new Sunday trains
will be run from New York: IL. 45 ar
irving at Morristown, l. 10 p. m. /. Is
p. m. arriving at Morristown 2. 40; s. Is
pm, arriving at Morristown 9. 80, and
the train formerly arriving at 10. 05
will arrive at 1881.
The trim formerly arriving here at
11.50 Sunday will now arrive in
Morristown, l. 10 a. m.
A train will leave Morristown 10
Sundays, arriving in New York at 9. 28.
The ~. 40 will arrive at New York
1.56 p. IN.
The 500 p. m. will arrive at New
York 9.25
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
APPLICATION.

To the Honorable, the Board of Excise Com
missioners OF the Town of Morristown N J.
fINHE subscriber hereby requests your honor
i able body to grant him a license to sell in
quantities from one quart to five gallons any
malt fermented. vinous and spirituous liquors
at place now occupied by him No. Is Speed
ing thereof.
Dated May 2lst, 1900.
HARRY P. PIPER.
The foregoing application will be presented
to the Board Of Excise Commissioners within
and for the Town of Morristown, aforesaid.
June 18th, 1900. SS15s
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
HAUGHAwoUT-KRoNBERG

Miss Blanche L. Haughawout and
George R. Kronberg were united in
marriage at the brides home, Brook
side, N. j., on the 30th ult., the Rev.
Albert Erdman, d. D., officiating.
Seventy five guests were present at
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Kron-
berg took wedding trip to Lambert
Vile and Trenton and are now home
in this CITY,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
COMMENCEMENT DAYS.

Mrs. Decker's School on Hill street
will close on Wednesday next.
Tuesday. A'dance will be held in the
r. l., and Herman Brunswick Ripper,
of this city.
rup e Tbsrs are cs1sS Ave 81 ra Sne
Bessie Smart, Eva Bennett and Olive
Williams.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
BIBLE SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY.

The SD anniversary of the Morris
County Bible Society will be held in
the First NJ E. Church of Dover,
on Tuesday, June ~, at 10. As a. m.
The opening sermon will be by the
Rev. VIM H. Woolverton, of Boon
ton. The afternoon session will be
devoted to business, reports and brief
addresses by the Rev. N Fox, D. D.,
of Morristown, on 1.-THE Bible in
Literature" Joseph f. Randolph, on
"How to interest the young people in
the Bible, and Interesting Ameri-
can Editions of the Bible, = by Rev.
S. G.. Ayres Churches that have not
yet made their annual Offering to the
American Bible Society are earnestly
requested to do so at once and forward
the same to the treasurer of the
county society. John r. Runyon,
MorristoWn.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
BA YLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

The commencement exercises of the
Bayley Grammer School will be held
in the Lyceum on Wednesday evening
the twenty-seventh The class is COM
posed of nine girls, Misses May Coin,
Nellie Teresa Rutledge, Julia Meskill,
Elizabeth Calm, Margaret Lonergan,
Mary Mansfield, May " Duffy, Mar
garet Doran and Agnes Sweeney. The
school will give the operatta "Cin-
derella," in which over two hundred
will participate. The character Of
Cinderella will be taken by Anie Hol-
ton, while the part of the prince will
be taken by Mabel Hillock. The boys
will swing clubs and give marine
drill. so of the girls will give a
fancy dance, Revels of the Seasons. :"
The Valedictorian is Miss Nellie
Rutledge. salutary address by Miss
Julia Meskill and the Glass Prophecies
is Miss May Coin Last will and test
ament of the class of 1900 by Margaret
Lonergan.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
APPLICATION.

To the Honorable, the Board of Excise Com
missioners of the Town of Morristown, N. ].
THE subscribers hereby requests your hon.
Il orable body to grant them license to
sell at wholesale In quantities from one quart
to i've gallons. any malt, fermented, vinous
and sp1rituous liquors at the premises now oc-
cupied by them, corner Park and Market
street. in Morristown aforesaid, to endure for
the term OF one year from the granting thereof.
Dated May 8lst, 1900.
JAS. P. SULLIVAN & son.
The foregoing application will be presented
and for the Town of Morristown. aforesaid at
their next regular meeting Wednesday, June
18th, 1890. -, ~-~
1854 JAS. p. SULLIVAN e. SON.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
APPLICATION.

To the Honorable the Board of Excise Com
missioners of the Town of Morristown. N, j 4.
THE subscriber hereby requests your Honor
l. able body to grant him license to sell at
retail, by less measure than one quart any
beer, ale or other malt or fermented LIQUORS.
at the place or saloon now occupied by him.
No. IL Speedwell avenue, In Morristown, New
from the granting thereof
Dated May 21st. 1900
HARRY P. PIPER.
The Columbus journal., 1900-08-22

08Jo8D O03oo801 4 O01oS-
Ths royal family are reported to have
6sd.
Moro troops are landing at Taku, and
British will land st Shanghai.
Shanghai, Aug. II, 2:4O p. Mi
Hung Cheng has received announcement
that the allied forces entered Pekin
Wednesday, August Is. without opposi-
ton.
At l p. N. Friday the German foreign
oGRca gave out the following received by
the German consul at Shanghai: 'The
allies have entered Pekin without fight
ing, tho legations are relieved, and the
foreigners are liberated"
The navy department at Washington,
d. c., made public Friday the following
dispatch from Admiral Remey, under
date OF Taku, Aug. 16: Message from
Pelkin 18th; legations closely blockaded
by Chinese; provisions ample for three
weeks; all reported we'll. RExEY."
II seems that on August II, the impe-
rial household left Pekin. Prince Tuan
led the march with his troops, taking
the emperor, the dowaeer empress and
ell the Nanchu mobiles. The empress
dowager beheaded twelve OF the impe-
rial clansmen who refused to leave the
capital and were suspected OF favOring
the fOreiQnere,