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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16
STATE OF YELLED
WAR In CHINA
Members Of Foreign Legations
in Imminent Peril.
MOBS THRONG
Fear Alone Stays Work Of
Wholesale Slaughter.
UfflClALS Al WAShlNuION ALAhmED
Plans Discussed at Cabinet Meeting Dis
patch From shaughal Says 100000 I'm.
perlaI Troops Are al. The Gates Of
Pekln- Crisis WIN Be Reached
when Foreign Relief Forces
Come In Sight.
OFFICIALS AT WASHINGTON ALARMED

LONDON. June ie-ThIs 10 the sit
uation In China as Il appears TO the
Shanghai correspondent OF the Daily
Express. cabling last evening;
1T II really state OF vellsd war.
The members of the foreign legations
IN Pekin are virtually prisoners aud
the Chinese troops are only restrained
from attacking them by fear Of the !e-
gailon guards.
| Meanwhile the ministers are alto
gether unable 10 communicate with the
commanders OF the relief column.
which is making an enforced and iso-
lated halt between TIen Tsin and Pc
kin.
The walls OF the capital are being
guarded by 100000 imperial troops. The
gates are heavily defended with mod
ern guns. General Tung. acting under
orders from the Empress Dowager
says tha, 10 more foreign troops shall
enter he Sacred City.
ION Monday the ministers sent
demand TO Tsung II Yamun that the
gates be opened. declaring that other
wise the foreign troops would enter
foreIbly. To this 40 reply was given,
a second message went unanswered. or
had no, been answered when the lat
est news left Pekin.
Sir Claude MacDonald's latest mes
sage says that the legations are eapa-
bic Of sustaining an effective defense
unless attacked in force"
Russia. this correspondent asserts,
Notwithstanding assurances 20 the con-
trary, sides In with China. Some Of
the foreign troops are said already to
be in the environs OF Peldn and the
attitude Of the Chinese troops is In
creasingly menaclng.
THE streets OF Peklu." continues the
correspondent OF the Daily Express,
ARE reported TO be seething with anti
foreign mobs. clamoring for the de-
struction Of the legations and the death
VI AAN ANANihh .NAhAoNNiNs INNu NtIt
Tsung Ii Yamun disposed to restrain
the violence Of the reactionaries. II Is
considered highly improbable that they
would be able TO hold them in check.
For the foreign ministers the crisis will
arise when relief comes in sight OF
Pekln
1T Is slill felt here that the foreign
force is wholly inadequate TO battle
with the hordcs Of Chinese troops mass
&c outside the gates, which now in
clude the imperial troops from shan
Hal Kwang."
A disgusting element in the ,ltua-
tion Is the fact that, although the Rus
so-Chinesa telegraph line from PelSin,
via Kiakhta eastern Siberia), is
working, the transmission Of messages
Is rigIdly refused. From Tlen Tsln It
is reported that the foreign forces in
the harbor will attack the TalSu forts
and, II necessary, lombard them.
The International column appears to
be still at Lang Fan, engaged In slow
ly repairing the railway
a - 49, ssNe0e..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16

CHICAGO. June l5.--A special to the
Tribune from Victoria. b. c. says:
News is brought by steamer OF the
battle which occurred on May &c south
Of Pao Ting Flu. After seven hours
fighting the Christians succeeded in de-
feating and routing the Boxers. with
loss Of 20 killed. the victors having
one killed and six wounded
II seems that a mob OF 1000 Boxers
attacked the Roman Catholic villagers.
nearly all converts OF the Roman Cath
Ollie missions. who had anticipated the
attack and We're well armed, whereas
the attacking Boxers were armed only
with iron show poles, hatchets. clubs.
stones and knives.
The Boxers came right on into the
gates OF the city. which were left open,
MD as they entered. carrying their
flags with yellow ground and red bor-
der, and their josses in a big car, the
villagers poured In q heavy fire from
some OF the nearby houses.
Attack after attack was made. and
every time the attacking Boxers were
carried back. At length after seven
hours lighting the rebels fled in dlsor-
der. The villagers Lfterward counted
no less than 20 dead Boxers. besides
many wounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16

the war department 70 supply such
troops except under pressure. the Of
ficlais this afternoon were considering
the alternative proportion. This con-
templated the putting out Of commits
sion Of several big ships attach "a 20
Admiral Remcy's feet. notably the
oregon and the addition Of the sailors
and marines 80 released TO Admiral
Kemphs landing forces. The big ships
carry on the average more than 300
men each.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16

NEW YORK. June l5.--A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Although the suggestion has been put
forth IN diplomatic quarters here that
the powers dethrone the Empress Dow
ages and restore Emperor Kwang su.
no official representation has been made
10 Secretary Hay on the subject. and
the administration does not 1ontem-
plate adopting such a policy. This
statement Is made on the highest au-
thorlty. having been evoked by a
Shanghai report that the American.
English and Japanese ministers at Pc
kin had agreed on this course.
a diplomat who discussed the ques-
ton OF such action this afternoon said
he did not believe the powers could
agree on a policy OF this kind. The
emperor is In poor health. and II he
should die Il would be necessary for the
powers 10 designate his success or.
which would lead TO serious complica-
tions. II is believed that the presence
Of large bodies Of foreign troops will
have great moral effect not only
upon the Empress Dowager but upon
the Chinese generally. II the powers
can hold the head. the body can be,
Il Is thought. easily controlled.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16

the bridge at Fourteen Streams. Hoi-
loway was among body Of federals
captured In the Western part Of the
Transyaal.
The Afrikander Bund congress OPEN
ed at Pearl today With 70 delegates,
including seven assemblymsn, present.
Il is feared at Cape Town that par
lIamentary deadlock will lead to a tenn
porary suspension Of reconstruction,
and there is much anxiety IN regard
to the possible outcome to the grave
step.
Sir John Gordon sprIgg is experianc-
ing much difficulty In forming cabI-
net. Mr.. schrelner persisting in bis re-
fusal to support a ministry dominated
by Cecil Rhodes, owing to personal
antipathies. II schreiner is dissatisfied
with tile personnel and pledges Of the
new ministry, the latter win be unable
to pass imperial measures and dan
gerous deadlock will ensue which may
lead 10 a grave constitutional crisis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16

LONDON. June 15-By the peaceful
occupation of Klerksdorp, announced
by Lord Roberts, the British have gain
ed a strategic position of some i'm
portance, as the town is not only the
terminus of another railroad to johann
nesburg, but 1t Is within easy reach Of
the Kroonstad Virfontein railroad.
The Cronje who surrendered the place
is son Of the famous general. The
son was prominent during the siege Of
Mafeking. Apart from the fact that
Lord Roberts dispatch came direct
from Pretoria. showing the telegraph
is reopened, the only other Toint of in
terest is the fact that the Beers whom
General Methuen was reported to have
utterly routed have recuperated suf-
ficlently to attack reconstruction
train.
A dispatch from Kimberley reports
the capture Of the well-known pugilist,
"Jim" Holloway. who vas an adjutant
in the Boer army, and who blew up
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16

NEW YORK. June i5.--A special to
the Herald from Washington says;
Russian and Japanese troops are on
their way TO Pekin. These forces are
supplementary 10 those landed by the
naval squadrons at Ta&u, and so far
as known here are sent without seek
ing the approval Of the other powers.
Certainly the United States has not
been approached
1t is presumed here that Russia, bent
on counterbalancing the preponderance
of British marines In the relief column,
ordered her troops to proceed from
Port Arthur Upon being informed of
the action of the st. Petersburg gov
ernment, and Of the murder Of one Of
its official representatives in Pekin,
Japan decided that its interests de-
manded that 1t be represented by a
strong military force. 1t is thought
that at least one and perhaps three
regiments, depending upon the number
of troops sent by Russia. have been or
dered out by Japan. 1t is the belief of
officials that the action Of Russia and
Japan is due to the cutting off of
communication with Pekin. The gener-
al expectation is that Great Britain
win now land additional troops,
While 1t was reported in diplomatic
quarters that Russia and Japan would
send an equal number of troops, in
quiry failed fully to confirm this state
ment. II was added, however, and this
was confirmed In several quarters, that
the powers were still acting in concert,
The grave danger of the landing of
foreign troops lies in their unwilling
ness. usually, to act under an officer of
foreign detachment, and the strong
possibility that their government will
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NEW DEMOCRATIC BUTTON.
Inscribed in Cold Letters, Not in Sill
yer.

KANSAS CITY. June 15.-Judge VIII
son. Of Colorado, displayed a sample Of
the democratic campaign button here
today. It is in the form OF a lover
leaf. The inscription, strangely
enough. is in gold letters. and is as
follows; Democracy stands for bi-
metalism. not monometalism; people,
not trusts; republic, not empire
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16

WASHINGTON, June l5.--At the
cabinet meeting today much Of the time
was devoted to discussion Of the Chi
nese situation. The severance of COM
municatlon with Pekln and the fall
ure to hear from Minister Conger for
sixty hours naturally creates consider
able anxiety
Owing to their natural reluctance to
employ troops In China, save as a
last resort, and the dislnclination Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16

LONDON. June 15.-The war office
issues the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts;
Pretoria Presidency, June IA
Klerksdorp surrendered on June to an
armed party sent out by Hunter.
Kitchener reports that the Beers at
tackled reconstruction train early this
morning a few miles north of Rhsnos-
ter river. He sent out mounted troops
and drove off the enemy before they
could do any damage. One man was
killed and eleven wounded, including
two officers.
"A messenger from Klerksdorp re-
ports that Cronie. who commanded
there, determined to surrender as soon
as he knew for certain that Pretoria
was in our possession. His -xample
has been copied by many in the neigh
borhood."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16
ANTI-cH1NEsE LEGISLATION.
Canadians Propose to Raise the Toll
Tax Fifty Dollars Per Head.

OTTAWA. Ont. June 15.-In the
house Of commons, Thursday, bill
was introduced by the premier, raising
the poll tax on Chinese from $50 per
head to 500 per head. Sir Wilfred
Laurier also promised to appoint a
royal commission to investigate the
whole question Of Chinese and Japanese
immigration and report its findings to
the imperial authorities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16
TRANSVAAL TROOPS
TO GO TO CHINA
English Forces to Change Scene
Of Operations.
CRONJE'S SON PLAYS QUITS
Sunenden an Important Strategic Position
TO Hnntsrs Forces British Gen.
erals Cable GudIy-
Ing News.

LONDON. June le.--Lord Roberts
dispatches leave affairs east Of Pre-
toria with the Beers Withdrawn to new
positions on Tuesday. News Of fresh
lighting Is expected at the war office,
but none came last night.
General Rundle's patrol had a sklr-
mIsh with the Bosr yidettes again on
Wednesday. Some wonder is being ex-
pressed here as 70 what he is doing
with three divisions 1t is assumed
by some that General Butler win move
into the Orange River Colony and CO.
operate with Lord Methuen ana Gen.
eral Rumble In bagging President
steyn and his seven or eight thousand
followers.
A part Of Christian Botha's force has
halted at Paardekop, eighteen miles
northwest OF yolksruSe Boer parties
are still near volksrust and fire occa-
sionally upon the British plckets.
The British government is considering
whether a substantial force should not
be sert 10 China from South Africa.
II Is thought. unofficially. that Lord
Roberts must spare a brigade or two
and the necessary transports are now
in South African waters.
Command Of the expedition, It is said,
would probably be given to Sir VIII
liam Nicholson.
Major-General Baden-PoweIl has been
appointed to the rank Of lieutenant
general.
The war office has received the fol-
loving dispatch from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria. June 15.-As telegraphed
yesterday for one OF our outposts. If
teeu miles east Of Pretoria, the Beers
evacuated their position during the
night of June 12.-They had paid so
much attention to Strengthening their
tanks. that their center was weakly
held, and as soon as this became evil
dent. June y. l directed Ian Hamil-
ton to attack. He moved against Dia
mcnd Hill with the suffolks. Derby
shires and City Imperial volunteers,
supported on the left by a guard brig
ade under Jones.
1T was grand. seeing the way our
men advanced over the difficult ground,
and under heavy fire.
The casualties. 1 am thankful to
say. were less than 1OO-a very small
number. considering the strength Of
the position which had to be carried.
Our seizure of Diamond Hill caused
the Beers to feel that they were prac-
tically surrounded and this resulted in
their hasty retirement. Hamilton re-
eeived a confusion from a shrapnel
bullet in the shoulder. but is not un-
able to perform his duty"
General Baden Powell, with 500 men,
is Systematically re-estsblishing order
and collecting arms and supplies in the
Western Transvaal. About 600 Beers
have surrendered. Baden-Powell cap
tured 2S0 prisoners.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-16

TrEN TsIN. June i5.-The mixed
forces. II IL reported, viii attempt 10
seize the Taku forts tonight
La Junta tribune., 1900-10-13
For Jewery Drugs School Books, Kodaks and Supplies
Dalton's pharmacy for drugs.
Call in and try CITY Pharmacy

Are you looking for Bargains
drop in at Thompsons.
DR.. C. r. Hubbell, dentist, Cen
tral block, La Junta, Colo.
4 For fresh bread, pies or cakes 60
20 Fishers postoffice news stand.
b See Griffin & Wasson about that
Job of painting. They guarantee
satisfaction.
II WANrEp-Three furnished rooms
with board, or furnished house Of
llfour OF FIVE rooms. Inquire at
this office.
|, The ladies of the art and litera-
ture department Of the Fortnightly
Club will meet with Mrs. Larsen.
Saturday evening, October I3th.
4 The Ladies of St. Andrews Guild
Twill be at home at the residence of
Mrs. M. Z. Farwcll, Thursday
afternoon, October 18th, Tea ten
cents. Everybody cordially in
vited.
G. F. Davenport, OF the Sugar
City Herald, was in town yester-
day morning, acting as advance
agent for the Wolcott meeting
(which takes place in Sugar City
TO night.
DR.. l. S. Bryant purchased fifty
head OF cattle at the local stock
yards Thursday, and claims that
HE picked up bargain. He will
Heed them on his ranch in the Hol-
Ebrook country.
Es DIR. Skinner, of Kansas City,
mo, has opened Offices in the
FBurns' residence south OF Park
Hotel. Children's eyes and COM
[plicated cases specially. No
charge without perfect satisfaction.
Exatnination free.
J1dge Parker was down from
Olney yesterday. The Judge had
the misfortune to break his left
collar bone by severe fall about
two weeks ago, and came down
yesterday to interview DR.. Finney.
The injury is painful and caus
ing him considerable trouble and
anxiety.
Preaching services at the Meth
odist church Sunday morning and
evening by the pastor, Rev. Ken
meth Money. Morning subject,
"The privilege of Sonship With
God" Evening subject, Goods
Ideal OF Manhood. All cordially
invited. If the weather is chilly
the church will be warmed.
It is rumored that Superintend-
ent Parker is soon to be assigned
to the new division from Pueblo
to Denver, with headquarters in
the latter city, and that D. D.
Bailey will be made superintend-
ent Of the new division extending
from Dodge City to Canon City,
with headquarters at LaJutna.
S. E. Wood and Miss Della
Einhellig were married last We'd
nesday afternoon at the home OF
the brides sister, Mrs. Matt Frisch,
the ceremony being performed by
Rev. B. F. Vaughan in the presence
Of few relatives and friends. The
TRIBUNE tenders congratulations
and best wishes for happiness and
prosperity.
Regular services at the Baptist
cnurch tomorrow, condunted by
the pastor, Rev. Robert Gray.
Morning theme, "a Narrow Re-
Iigion." Subject Of evening gos-
pei talk, "Christs's Love for the
Lost" Sunday school at 10 q. m.
Christian Endeavor at 6:3o p. m.
All not attending elsewhere are
cordially invited to these services.
G. w. Wonderly has decided to
build : atwo-story structure, 1890.
on the site occupied at tpresent by
his bottling works, and work will
La Junta tribune., 1900-10-13
,ocA, AND PERSONAL ,rEns.

City Pharmacy.
For rent, for sale and furnished
room cards for sale at this Office.
Why not own your own home and
save rents Look at the list offered
by Buckley & Hart.
The factory of the National Beet
Sugar Company at Sugar City will
not commence operations until
about November roth.
\ Jerry Miller, chairman OF the
grievance committee of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Fireman,
is in Topeka on business.
We do all kinds Of clothes clean
ing and dyeing. First-class work; !;
prices reasonable; give us trial.
La Junta Steam Laundry.
A marriage license was issued
from the county clerks office We'd
nesday to Richard Nickel and Ell
len L. Collier. both of La Junta.
The Synod of Colorado will
meet in the Central Presbyterian
church, Denver, on Tuesday even-
ing. Ask Agent Starr about spec.
ial rates.
i Miss Alice Kendall, who has
been the guest OF Miss Julia Nc.
Clelland in Pueblo for several
weeks, returned home last We'd
nesday evening.
| w. S. Matlock left on No =
Wednesday night for New PhilA-
delphia, Ohio. having been SUM
moned to the bedside OF bis motheg,
who is critically i'll.
4. Good second hand piano for 60
at a bargain, also second hand g.
'Igin Si7.5o. Pianos and organs
tuned and repaired. Special sale
this week on mandoiins and guitars.
Guy E. Smith.
i w. w. Spencer, local represen-
tative of the beet sugar company,
made his FIRST car load shipment of
beets to the factory at Rocky Ford
last Wednesday morning. There
were 50, 900 pounds of beets in the
car.
| H. M. Hogg, of Telluride, can
didate for cong ress from the sec
ond congressional district, will ad-
dress the citizens OF La Junta. at
Commercial College hall next Mon
day evening. October 18th. Come
out and hear an eloquent and tai
ented speaker.
| For the occasion of the national
convention of the Christian church
to be held at Kansas City, October
Iith to 18th, the Santa Fe will sell
round trip tickets at the rate of
one fare plus Sc, good going on
| October 10th, rzth and 14th, and
returning up to October aoth.
Senator H. M. Teller was ac-
companied by his wife on the oc-
casion Of his visit to this city, and
both were guests Of the Harvey
House during their stay in this
city. They drove to Rocky Ford
yesterday morning, where the SEN
ator addressed political meeting
last night
Services at the Presbyterian
church tomorrow, conducted by
the pastor. Rev. Robt. Coltman.
Morning subject, "What the Law
Could not Do" There will be no
service in the evening ~ the pas
tor has been assigned to the pull
pit Of the Mesa Presbyterian church
for the evening by the Presbytery
Of Pueblo.
Some idea Of the magnitude of
the work done BY the railasads of
the country in keeping up the road
bed, may be obtained from the
abatement that during the past four
years the SAINTS Fe route has re-
placed nearly =. 500 bridges On its
line, Of - aggregate length Of al
most forty miles, BY q.qz miles Of
La Junta tribune., 1900-10-13
Wagons and Buggies
Sugar Beet Forks

and knives also wagons specially desgned or nauhne
beets Some gasoline stoves Alaska retgsrators' ano
go. hose ., left Our stock of cutlery silverware
and carving sets is the finest 10 city and at prices that
cannot be duplicated.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-04

The close of the court year in Cleve
land, O., and the totaling up of the
number of divorce cases filed dlscloses
the startling fact that one cut of every
five Cleveland marriages seems to be
failure. In other words, for every
five marriages one divorce is asked.
For the fiscal year ended June so, the
figures for which have just been made
up. 1926 licenses to marry were is
sued in that county. During the same
10 months GAS divorce petitions were
filed
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-04
VALUE OF SLEEP.
It Is of Utmost Importance to Preserve
Good Looks.

Good Looks.
Sleep, the rest which holds the eye
lids down, is Of the utmost Importance
in good looks There is no means, aid
or condition 80 productive or preserv-
ing of pleasing appearance as proper
and sufficient sleep. Nothing will pro-
mote brightness and viyacity like this
death-like rest which nature demands
once every tWenty-four hours This
fact is ignored by many Of the most
intelligent men and women. They
know it, but they don't seem to know
it we'll enough. Every walk in life
seems too full-there Is so much to do
the world is too much with US,
there does not seem time enough to
sleep, says Health Culture. When
halt is called and we are forced to
learn that we can accomplish much
more by reason Of stronger
nerves, granted by the proper amount
of sleep, we are on the way to success
full accomplishment Of our hearts de-
sires. Our cities are filed with tired
eyes and faded compilations from lack
OF sleep Our country places offer
stirred countenances from overWork.
Society women consume their evenings
In social affairs and their days in the
duties incumbent upon their position
and wonder why they fade. The farm
er's wife works all day and half the
night, arising in the morning unrested
and unrefreshed, and wonders why
she ages faster than her husband,
whose work is done at dark. Youthful
strength and comely appearance are
absolutely dependent upon sufficient
sleep. The woman who win consider
this fact as positive will give the sub
tect of sleep as much attention as shs
will that of diet or dress, or any other
requirement of existence. Those who
have been neglectful of this important
function should arouse in themselves
first a determination to grant sum
Gent time from pleasure or duty for
Its full need. Then go to bed with the
intention OF sleeping-make your prep
arations by removing every garment
worn through the day, putting on
loose single garment which has com
fort for it's recommendation. Do not
sleep on feathers. This style of bed is
a. remnant of ignorance-a cotton or
wool mattress is a good bed. Have
your pillow Just high enough to raise
the head a little above the level of the
body and place the pillow under the
head-not under the shoulders. Sleep
between two sheets and under light
but warm covering Do not place your
bed directly in a draft, but be sure to
have an open window in your room;
night air is only fresh air and 1t is
necessary during sleep as at any other
time