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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-04
Collapse of Government.

War in South Africa is ended. The
country has not been devastated. Beers
not exterminated. Save the demolition
of gunpowder, swords and ''1ong TOMS,
the governments of the Transvaa1 and
the Orange Free State are the sole
factors in the final destruction. This
Is not the first time that forms of gov
erament have fallen and cherished in
stitutions have changed front or faded
away. Political mutations have not
injured the human race. In fact, po-
1itica1 evo1utions have been fraught
with benefit to mankind. A1exander's
victories united Greece. The regime
of Rome was stronger and more help
full than the might of Macedon. Eng
land was exce11ed by the Norman in
vasion. India is grander for British
interference. Northern Asia has i'm
proved as Russia has advanced east
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-04
A Munificent Nation.

Not only do the people of the United
States lend money by the millions to
the empires of Europe, but Yankee
gold and Yankee enterprise construct
great underground electric railways
for the metropolis of the world. Be
sides, America is making machinery
and clothing, and furnishing food in
large degree for the different peoples
and tribes of the human race. We are
citizens of no mean country.
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troubles reached us the situation was
excitedly discussed by the Chinese,
but since it is an affair of so long
standing and at such a distance from
Hainan, there is very little talk at
present.
We keep sharp lookout on public
sentiment and can get away quite cas-
lily, SO no one need fear for the welfare
of Yours sincerely,
KATE L. SCHAEFFER
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-04
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17
WHOLESALE MURDER.
Four Men Killed for Their knowledge
Of Rich Gold Diggings.

MINNEAPOLIS. June ia special
TO the Times from Seattle says:
According to advIces from Norton's
bay, four Of party Of Ave men have
been murdered and the fifth Is wander
ing in the wilderness. demented. or has
fallen prey to savages or wild beasts.
The party consists OF Oliver Woodruff
Scott. OF Tacoma; Dr. A. A. Keyser, OF
Minneapolis; W. W. Wright. Of San
Francisco; T. B. Halnes. Of San Fran
cisco. and George Beckholdt. also said
to be from Minneapolis.
The men while working the old Rus
sian placer diggings, as CLEANED from
a diary found on the body Of Scott.
found gold in abundance and the sight
drove them out Of their heads. Then
the story OF murder began. Keyser
was the first victim He had been
stabbed while asleep. Wright was sus-
pected and. shouldering his gun. left
the camp. A few hours later. Beckholt
was shot in the back while talking to
his companions. Scott and .Haines
pursued Wright for two days and cap
tured him. but Haines was wounded
and Wright. shot fatally. and died two
days later. On May Is. SCOTS body
was found fifty miles from the mouth
Of the Ungatulik river. He had been
murdered. AS Haines. the sole survi-
vor, has net been seen. 1t is pelieved
he perished or is wandering in the for
ests
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17
American Troops to Be Sent
From Manila.
ODD POSITION OF ENGLAND
Important Part, Requiring kssn Diplomacy =
Reported Murder Of German Minister
Not cOniIrmed-0rsye Complies.
iloss Inevitable.

LONDON. June i7.--There Is no con.
frmatIon OF the reported destruction OF
the legations In Pekln and the killing OF
the German minister Baron Won Ket.
teller, nor a later report Of fighting be-
tween the British and Chinese. Dis.
patches from Shanghai. dated last
evening. state that Admiral seymour's
force IN In tight place between Lang
Fang and Yung Sun. with enormous
masses Of soldiers IN their front. while
the Boxers. with that soldlery, are cut.
ting the railway In the rear.
The kiang. Nan arsenal. outside Of
Shanghai, r. sending vast quantities OF
ammunition north.
All II qulet at Shanghai. but trade
has been disrupted.
Il Is stated that 1000 Americans are
coming from Manila and that large
forces OF japanese are also enroute.
The wires OF Tlen Tsin have been
cut and the city. Geographically. Iso.
lated
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17
RUMAIELIN MURDERED.
Prominent Portland Furrier Found
Dead in New York Harbor
With His Throat Cut.

PORTLAND. June 1e.--G. p. Rumme-
line. the well-known Portland furrier,
was found dead in New York harbor
last night, with his throat cut from
ear to ear. The news came in an AS
ISOLATED Press dispatch from New
York.
Frank Mummelin, son of the de-
ceased. and a member Of the firm, re-
ceived dispatch from J. d. Williams,
Of Brooklyn. n. Y, at $3.50 O'Clock this
morning, confirming the news Of Mr.
Rummelin's death. Otherwise no fur
ther particulars have been received.
The son sent a telegram to A. Frazier,
of No. 50 Wall street, New York, agent
for a London house, through which the
Rummelin firm did business, at 1880
O'Clock this morning, but up to noon
today no reply had been received.
It was learned from Frank Rumme-
lin that his father left Portland sun
day morning at o'clock for New York,
by way of the Union Pacific railroad
Mr.. Rummelin probably arrived at his
destination Thursday. going through by
fast train. His arrival at New York
was reported in the hotel list. dated
June Is. the date Of the dispatch re-
lating to the discovery Of the body,
which indicates that the deceased came
to his death some time Thursday
night.
Mr. Rummelin went East in the in
terest of his business. 1t is not known
positively how much money he carried
on his person. He is supposed, how
ever, to have had between $500 and $500
with him. The heavy financial obli-
cations of the house were always set
tied by drafts on banks, etc. so it is
not probable that the deceased had
any great amount of money on him
before his demise. No money or val
uables were found in his pockets, which
fact strongly gives additional suspicion
Of murder having been committed.
There is little ground for any sus-
picion that the deceased killed himself,
judging from the nature of the wound,
and the conditions under which the
body was found. There could have
been no reason for committing such
an act on account Of business reverses.
because there was none, the firm being
on the soundest kind of basis, and
the domestic relations were believed to
be proper.
The body will be embalmed and
brought home for interment.
G. P. Rummelin was 6s years old.
He was German by birth. and came
to the United States when 16 years of
age. In 1870 he moved to Oregon and
went into business.
The deceased leaves a wife, Johanna
Rummelin. at the family residence No.
205 Thirteenth street. this city. and
the following children: Mrs. Frank
Long, Pauline and Ella Rummelin,
daughters, and Philip. Frank and
George. sons, all of Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17
VISIT M'KINLEY.
Oregon Delegates TO Republican Con-
vention Assure Him Of the
States Fidelity.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE ante
rooms of the White House fairly
swarmed with politicians who had stop
ped of in Washington on their way to
the republican national convention.
Binger Herman. commissioner -gener-
al Of the land office. called with three
delegates from Oregon, Wallace Nc
cammant R. s Moore and H. E. Ank-
eney. The president expressed to them
his qualification over the manner in
which Or, had acquitted herself in
the recent election. and the delegates
responded that Oregon would do better
this fall.
Senator Carter introduced two of the
Montana delegates, F. Forbish and Ty-
Ter Worten.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

LONDON. June 1e.-The war office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria. June 16, 4:47 D. m.--The
town Of Rustenburg was occupied yes
terday by Baden-PowelL A column
starts from this place tomorrow to
meet Baden-Powell and repair the teIe-
graph line between Pretoria and Rus
tenburg.
Hunter Is moving from Potchestrom.
His advance brigade expects to reach
johannesburg on June 70"
Butler. hope. is at standerton.
Heidelberg will be occupied from this
place shortly. ana then the Orange
river win be completely cut off from
the Transvaal.
"Baden-Powell reports that the dis
trict through which he passed is set
tling down satisfactorily. over thou
sand stands Of arms were surrendered
and Hans Eloff and Piet Kruger, a
son Of President Kruger. were to make
submissions to him yesterday. having
been previously on their farms.
'Botha's army has retired and it is be-
lieved to be at Middleburg. His rear
guard was surprised and entirely rout-
ed by Ian Hamilton's mounted infan-
try"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

quarters. They were much interested
and enthusiastic. All were for McKin-
ley, but there was a difference Of opIn-
ion as 70 who should be vlce-presldent.
Mrs. William $. Taylor. wife Of the
ex-governor Of Kentucky. has been Sc
lected an honorary delegate to the con-
vention, but whether or not she win be
admitted TO the floor. Secretary Dick
could not say.
The only woman who is sure Of seat
on the hoor is Mrs. William Henry
Jones. Of Salt Lake, Utah. who Is a
regularly elected delegate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17
ASTORIA. OREGON SUNDAY. JUNE H. 1900.

ma. the object Of the powers is de-
foated. Failure or success Of the pres
ent effort may evolve a series Of wars
OF which no man can see the end"
Commenting upon the part the Unit
cd States VIII take in the present
crisis In China. the statlst today says:
Unless the British ministers mud
die the matter. Great Britain can reck-
on on assistance from the United States
and Japan upon the maintaining, even
by force. Of the policy Of the open door
In China"
A cabinet meeting held today. under
the presidency Of Lord Salisbury. was
concerned almost entirely with the sit
uation IN China.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

LONDON. June ia special dis
patch from Hong Kong says all the
Pekin legations have been destroyed,
and the German minister. Baron Won
Kelteler. killed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

NEW YORK. June IA dispatch
10 the Journal and Advertiser from
Tien Tsin says: Boxers control Tlen
Tsin and the native city officials have
been burned at the stake. A great
panic prevails among the Chinese"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17
SAM PHILLIPS WINS

ST. LOUIS. June 1s-sam Phillips
won the st. Louis derby today. Star
Chamber second. Florlzar third. The
race is worth $4,000 to the winner
Time. 2:34iz.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

LONDON. June 16-what with re-
ports coming through Tien Tsin that
the Boxers have massacred a number
Of native converts and the servants OF
the foreigners In the East, destroyed
the foreign legations In the City OF
Pekin, besides burning the Catholic
cathedral at PelCn, the situation in
the Far East appears perceptibly
grave To add to the difficulties comes
the news this morning that telegraph
&c communication between Shanghai
and Tien Tsin Is totally interrupted.
consequently the prevailing uncertain
~ as to the facts and possibility OF the
position win be accentuated.
II is generally recognized now that
the position Of foreigners at Pekin is
perllous. as there is but short step
from the massacre OF servants Of for
eigners to the killing OF the foreigners
themselves.
III a massacre is averted," says the
Spectator, "and the palace is reduced
to obedience, the great difficulty will
be to decide on the next step. The
powers can neither encamp permanent
ly In Pekin nor leave until It is es-
tablshed that the government Is pre-
pared to respect international obliga-
tions' II anarchy breaks out in Oh,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17
UNIVERSITY SENSATION.
Board of Regents Do Some Wholesale
Firing at Moscow, Idaho.

MOSCOW, Ida. June 1s-The board
of university regents have declared va
eancies in the faculty as follows: Jos.
P. Blanton, president; Alfred S. Miller,
professor of mining, and Frederick A.
Huntley, professor Of horticulture. The
announcement created a sensation. The
regents affirm that there was conten-
tion between the president and Pro-
fessors Miller and Huntley, and that,
for the best interest Of the institution.
1t was decided to drop both factions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17
GENERAL KING COMING
Noted Author and Soldier to Be in
Portland Monday.

PORTLAND. June 16.-General Chas
King, United States army, the well.
known author viii trrive in Portland
Monday morning. General King Is
making a tour Of the Northwest and
win stop over in this city to visit
friends. He delivered an address be-
fore the graduating class Of the Uni
versity of Idaho, at Moscow. last even
ing. He viii speak in a number Of Pu-
get sound cities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

LONDON. June 1s.-Rumor is rife in
London that Roberts is negotiating
with President Kruger and General
Botha. through their wives. regarding
terms of surrender.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17
BOtha's Men Deserving the Main
Army.
CIVIL RULE AT CAPE COLONY
Cabinet TO Be Formed BY Sir John spriggs
Tomorrow Rusteuburg OceepIed BY
Baden'PoweII- Kruger on
Ihs Run.

LONDON. June 1.-THE only South
African news Of Importance this morn
ing is telegram from Cape Town an
nouncing that the ministerial deadlock
Is relieved. Sir John Gordon sprIggs
hopes to have a ministry formed by
Monday, and 1t Is believed Mr.. Rose
lnnes will accept a portfolio.
A dispatch from Laing's Mex, dated
today. says that General Christian
Botha's next stand will be PaardeIkop.
but with a reduced force.
A German ambulance captured by
General Butler. has been sent to Dur
ban. where 1t will be allowed to return
to the Transvaal BY Delagoa bay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

Copyright. 1900. by Associated Press
LONDON. June 1.-THE serious con
dilion OF affairs In China Is daily be,
coming the most absorbing topic In
Great Britain. In view OF the general
publlcH concern and the dispatches
from China. II II rather remarkable
20 learn that the Boxers appear to have
but little aftacted the great volume OF
business between China and England.
The largest houses in London, trading
with the FAR Eost-corporations lnsur.
anoe companies. banks and merchants
are fairly unanimous IN saying that
their operations are not ln,erfer. d
with.
However. this section OF the business
world, and those whose capital they
represent. are naturally awaiting the
outcome OF the crisis with anxiety.
They are apparently more disturbed
over the possibility OF the powers fall
ing out among themselves after the
Boxers receive their quietus, than over
the amount OF damage the Boxers win
wreak prior to that event
II Is dawnlng on Great Britain that
unless the political crisis 1t the Cape
Is tactfully and successfully carried on.
the paclhcatlon OF South Africa may be
indefinitely delayed The putting down
OF a possible anti-BrItish agitation In
the British colony is recognized as be-
ing q far more serious task than the
outilanking and the disarming OF the
Beers.
A dispatch from Shanghai says the
British marines and sailors fought the
troops OF General Jung Fuh Slang for
several hours, and that many Chinese
Were killed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

WASHINGTON. June 1G.--Unless tel
egraphic communication with Admiral
kempff is restored speedily. a fast YES
gel win be ordered to proceed from
Manila TO Taku for news. Secretaries
Hay and Root are now In conference
with the president regarding the send
Ing Of troops In China.
The conclusion reached al the con-
ference was that II communication
with Kempff Is not established within
a reasonable time. forces viii be sent
from Manila TO reinforce the American
contingent Preliminary Inquiries are
being made 10 see what can be done
in the way Of preparing the expedition.
An inquiry as to what constituted a
reasonable time failed to secure def
mite answer but the impression was
conveyed that unless Kempff Is heard
from by Monday, troops or a naval
contingent VIII be dispatched from Ma
Mia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

LIVERPOOL. June 16.-The Cunard
line steamer Lucania. which sails from
this port today, has on her passenger
list the name Of Richard Croker.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

HONG KONG. June ls.-The British
first-class cruiser Terrible. with troops,
sailed for Tien Tsin this morning. Cap
tain Scott. Of the Terrible. previous
to sailing. arranged to land a l2-
FOUNDER and other ships guns for land
service. The British first-class crui-
ser Undaunted has suddenly been or
dered under sealed orders She viii
sail Immediately.
Trouble is brewing near West River.
Riots have broken out at Bunchow,
whence over 100 refugees arrived at
Wuchow on June 12. About 5000 rebels
have assembled at Kwei Ii sien. Bod
les OF troops passed through Wuchow
June u, on their way to meet the
rebels.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17
CROKER SAILS.

Embarks on the cunard Liner Luca-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

PHILADELPHIA. June 16.-Mrs. J..
Ellen Foster has opened the headduar-
ters OF the National woman's Repub-
lican Association. Of which she is the
president. Two of her assistants are
here and the remainder Of the so win
arrive today. Many handsomely
gowned women have visited the head
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

WASHINGTON. June l6.-The fol-
lowing cablegram was reesiyed at the
japanese legation here from the Japa-
nese government at Toxic;
The situation In North China is
daily growing more serious. The i'm
perial government has consequently, in
addition TO the fleet already at Taku.
decided to despatch military force Of
about 1000 men TO rien Tsin in order
to strengthen the hands Of the japanese
minister In China
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

SHANGHAI. June l6.-According to
information received here from foreign
sources, 10000 imperial troops. who
were between Pekln and the intena-
tional force advancing on that city,
have disbanded and joined the Boxers.
1t is asserted the government of Chi
ma does not consider itself responsi-
bic for any encounter which may take
place.
The native banks at Chin Kiang clos
ed business, fearing trouble from the
Boxers. Excitement prevails in Yang
Use Valley, but all is quiet at Chez
Foo in spite of the alarming rumors
to the contrary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

NEW YORK, June 16.-The Chinese
situation has not improved during the
last "a hours. says the London corre-
spondent Of the Tribune.
Admiral Seymour, with $500 marines,
is not more than three-ffths of the dis
tance between Tien Tsin and Pekin,
CONTINUED on Fourth Page.)
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

DETROIT. June 16.-Baron Won Ket-
tier. the German minister to China,
who is reported killed in the Boxers
riot in Pekin. was son-in-law Of
Henry B. Ledyard, president of the
Michigan Central railroad. The Baron
was married to Miss Ledyard in 1891.
Members Of the family stated that
the Baron's wife was with him in Pekin
and that cablegram had been received
from them a week ago saying that all
was well,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-17

Continued on Fourth Paseo
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-10-27
General Butler Honored.

Cape Town. Oct. 25.-Sir Redvers Bull
Ter, who landed yesterday from the Ha-
warden Castle, was accorded magnif-
cent reception. The mayor of'Cape Town
presented to him an address in the pres
ence of thousands of enthusiastic citizens,
eulogizing his great services to Cape Col
Ony and TO the empire. Speeches in the
same strain were made by leading public
men. The mayor and corporation enter
tanned General Butler at dinner. In reply
TO the address he paid high tribute TO
the courage and bravery Of the troops,
complimented the cOlonials and expressed
hope that the winning side would re-
member that self sacrifice could be shown
in peace as well as in war. The city was
beautifully decorated, and the popular
demonstration was truly remarkable Sir
Redvers and Lady Butler win sail by the
Dunvegan Castle for England.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-10-27
Took Poison at Dinner Party.

indianapolis, Oct %. Mrs Jennie
Brdgewater, young married woman Of
Scottsburg, arranged "A novel entertain
ment for her women friends. She invited
number of them to take supper with
her. and the meal was an abundant one.
Mrs. Bridgewater did not eat anything,
but presided at the table and waited up
on her guests. Suddenly her manner
changed, and she told her friends that
her husband, to whom she had been mar
ried but three weeks. had deserted her
and there was nothing now to live for.
Astonishment was depicted upon every
face when the announcement came, and
no answer was made. While her guests
were silently wondering at her changed
manner she poured "A white powder into a
glass partially filed with water and, de-
claring that she wanted TO die drank it.
A few moments later she became drowsy,
and when a physician was called she was
unconscious and died az midnight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-10-27
MURDER MYSTERY CLEARED.
-Four Young Men Charged with XIII
Ing pnterson On. u VIII Girl.

tnE Bufstsou IN, ~ viii 1tFt.
Paterson. y. j.. Oct 2a.--The clearing
up OF the murder of Jennie Bosschietcr,
whose body was found in a lane by the
river last Friday morning, Is all but COM
pleted, III the belief of the local authori-
ties.
Walter c. MeAlister. George ]. Kerr,
w. A. Death and Andrew Campbell, oil
prominent Paterson men, are under ar
rest Ii is alleged that they drugged the
girl. assaulted her and when the drug
proved fatal took her TO the river and
threw her on the rocks in order to con
ceal their crime.
Walter G. McAlister is a member Of
the firm of James MeAlister AZ CO.. silk
throwsters. George Kerr is Il member of
the j. r. Donleavy Paint company. An
drew Campbell is bookkeeper employed
nj the Hand Strest Silk min. William A.
Death is a young man who was married
only FIVE weeks ago. Mrs. Deaths friends
are endeavoting 10 conceal the story Of
the details of her husbands arrest
The men implicated in the crime have
been held without bail after a hearing
before Recorder Senior.
1t is claimed at Paterson that the affair
is only one Of a series of crimes In which
mill girls of that city have been victims,
but this is the first ease known in which
any OF the girls have lost their lives.