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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20
JOYCE WILL NOT CONTEST.
BE Says He is Satisfied That Kitchin Was
Fairly Elected.
fsnecial to the News and Observer.)

Especial to the News and Observer.)
Reidsville, N. c., Nov. 15.-The state
ment sent out from Greensboro to the
effect that Mr.. ]. R. Joyce had served
notice on Hon. W. w. Kitchin that ne
would contest his election is erroneous.
Mr.. Joyce says no such notice has been
sent to Mr.. Kitchin. He thinks the
statements sent out from Greensboro
were due simply 20 his presence in that
city on the day after the election. He
is satisfied that Mr.. Kitchin has been
fairly elected, though by a reduced ma
jority, a fact which should greatly please
Mr.. Joyce, who had no assistance from
the National Committee and not a sin
gle speech was made in his behalf IN
the district except those he made. The
following is a corrected table of the ma
%iorities given the candidates in the varl-
Gus counties, only one or two Of them eD-
ing estimated, the others being official:
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20
RUSSELL TO PRACTICE LAW.
Governor Forms a Co-partnership With J. H.
Gore, Jr of Wilmington.
(Special to News and Observer.)

Especial TO News and UDstTVF1'1
Wilmington, n. c., Nov. lit was an
nounced today upon unQuestionable au-
thority that on January 1st Governor
Russell will return to Wilmington and
resume the practice of law. He has
already formed a copartnership with John
H. Gore, Jr., Esq, and the same will be
effective after the date indicated. Mr..
Gore, although a young man, is IN the
front rank of lawyers in this section OF
the State and already commands a large
and growing practice. The style of the
new firm will be Russell & Gore, with
offices in the Allen building, on Princess
street. The firm will be one OF the
strongest in the State, and it is hinted,
however, not upon SO good an authority,
tina a branch office will later be opened
in New York.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20
A MARITIME CONGRESS.
Governor Gambler Issues a Call For One at
Brunswick on January 3Oth.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. Governor cand-
Ter tonight issued a call for a national
maritime congress at Bruins wick, Ga,
January Goth. next. The call is as fol-
lows:
Impressed with the importance OF ere
ating an interest in the maritime business
Of the United States. and a sentiment
that may tend TO restore it's former pres
tige as a great carrying power, I have
deemed il proper to issue a cali for a ma
tional congress to assemble at Bruins
wick, Ga. on the Goth day OF January,
1901.
In the interest therefore OF patriot
ism and the commercial welfare OF the
citizens of the United States. I trust the
object Of the call will receive that con-
sideration from those who feel an inter-
est in the promotion of the maritime
greatness Of our country. to which its
Importance entitled it.
For information as to the work pro-
posed by this congress, parties may ad-
dress Hon. c. D. Ogg, Secretary OF the
Board Of Trade, Brunswick, Ga.
(Signed.) "A. D. GAMBLER.
Governor"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20
Admits the Killing, is Acquitted.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Yorkville. S. c., Nov. 17.-Paul r. Brat
ton and John S. Bratton were acquitted
here today of the charge Of murder OF
William Brown, an Englishman at ROCK
Hill, on September 18th. The two broth
ers drove to Browns House and one OF
them securing admittance, shot Brown
dead as he lay in bed beside his wife.
Today John S. Bratton admitted the whole
responsibility for the killing. Mrs. Brat
ton. who was wanted as q witness for the
defense had fed. The jury. after DELHI
Grating an hour and a half. returned a
verdict of not guilty.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20
WHAT LOuIsE's MOTHER SAID.
ssNo Other Parents Will Suffer From Ina1
Brute's Crimes"
the Associated Press.)

Denver. Col. Nov. 17.-"Well, no other
parents will suffer from that brute $
crimes" These were the words OF MIS-
Uroct when asked for an expression on
tho punishment Of the negro VINO con
foceod that he was the murderer OF hel
obild oWhatever was done with tnat
brutou she continued, was right, no
rat+er what. Certainly he did not SUI
for what Louise did,, and she was lhho-
cent while he was guilty. ferhaps :
would have some pity were l not hei
mo+bar No one but a parent OF an OUT
-ogcd and murdered child can known JUS
how l feel" w
Tho murdered child's father, RoDerl W.
Frost returned to Denve today from Tic
scene of the lynching.
"a GREAT load has been lifted OH US
.oid he land as for me, l doh | eaie
mho condemns me for starting the Dlaze.
Ne other father will have to DO "ha' J
5id on account of that Niger, ana. aS !
e.;d before. if the brute had been iyhcheu
for HE first offense in Kansas my pauy
would be alive today and our heai's
would not be broken.
10 PROTEST AGAINST MoB's WORN
Denver. COL, Nov. IA mass mset.ns
hoe heen called for tomorrow dl'ei n.y.
~ the First Baptist Church 70 -
aooinst the work OF the I-imon moo anu :.
s;sorec the question of a restora.'o" :
discuss ~ o Governor Thomas
-. nromised to address the meeting
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20
standing Committee Appointed by President
Thompson.

In compliance with certain resolutions
nassed at the last meeting OF the >orlh
Carolina Teachers Assembly, l hereoy
appoint the following named persons on
committees named below:
Educational Committee-Io serve iol
a term of three years: PROF. ). I. Joy
creanshoro N. c.: Prof. ]. C. Hor-
ar Oxford N. c.: Supt. j. l. Foust,
Coldshoro. N. C. To serve two years:
president T.. L. Hobbs, Guilford College,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20
THE CARS
a Favorable Bulletin. His Sickness TAKING
the Regular Course.
(By the Associated PressO

Wy liz associated ProSS.)
p. petersburg, Nov. 17.-Another ia
eoiaple bulletin on the subject of the
Ears health was issued this afternoon:
hiVaola, Nov. 18th, II a. m.-The EN-
peror passed a good day yesterday. He
siept ABOUT an hour. His Majesty's tenn
Y. N
Last night the Emperor slept suffi-
Gently we'll. Temperature this morning
1908; pulse 20.
His Majesty's general condition is
good. His illness is taking the rep,lor
course"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20
CROKER'S CRUSADE opp>pn

The committee of five anno;n+o
croker to suppress vice hold tic g..
meeting in Tammany Hall TODAY Lob
heilar, one of the committee invited
every cltlzen of New York to Law before
'neih any evidence that will help sun
press the dives or prove public officials
eullty OF connlvance with criminal vice
spare no one was Croker's order to
the committee.
ohlef OF Police Devery has men out 70
ciose the dives. He declares that two will
oe closed tonight. Detectives tonight ar
ieSteu mn women on Forty-second
street etween Third and Sixth avenues
and locked them up.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20

ter" sou III TINS mat
mayor Van Wyck's letter to tho ai.+rio.
1.orhey requests him to co-operata with
D'ohop Potter and the police danar,-
Aent IN the movement. In q ,ettar -
.ne BOARD OF police commissioners the
~ ehcioses a copy of the bishops let
: ana directs the commissioners IN .,
~. cohduct a searching investigation
80 Tue conduct of the two police officials
whom the bishop says insulted the clerov-
man. ~ SleTSy-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20

Senator Davis condltion nnaay was
- the letters received YESTERDAY wa
Aihons Cen lanes Longstreet, express
ing an earnest hope lor
recovery.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20

A big crowd of Democrats thronged the
rooms Of the Democratic Club at New
York last night TO say goodbye to Rich
ard Croker. He will leave on the Lucania
for London today.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20

Conceit often puffs a man up, but 1t
never props him up.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-20
THE TEACHERS ASSEMBLY.

Kitchin's majority over Joyce, 1,542.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11
The Nnfurr of Ether.

II any reader is disposed TO object to
the assumption Of medium behaving
In such very different ways with re-
gard to motions OF different speeds, It
may assist In convincing him that the
objection is not a valid one to direct
his attention to the similar behavior
OF such a familiar substance as pitch.
In moderately cold weather this ma
terial has all the appearance of a solid
and will resist blow or momentary
heavy pressure. If, however, a denser
body than the pitch, such as a bullet
for example, be laid upon Its surface,
it will gradually sink until It rests up
on whatever Is supporting the pisah.
IL. on the other hand, the pitch Is plae-
ed upon q less dense body, such a.
cork, tue latter win float up through Is
in the ceuree of time. The pitch. there
fore, exposes great resistance to rapic
motion, but the smallest pressure
causes It to give way II sufficient time
Is allowed. knowledge.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11
EXCURSION THIS AFTERNOON.
Will b Run to Cumberland aud Rsssru Ts-
night, Anaths MiusIrsls.

Wall b Run 70 Cumberland aud RetREa Ts-
night, AissE ihs MinssFsls
The Cumberland route w'ilruu an.
excursion to Cumberland island this
afternoon, Arrangements have been
made to have the steamer, Governor
Stafford, leave the dock hers at four
O'Clock and reach the islaud in time
for dress parade aud supper. Af'er
supper the big minstrel benefit, in
compliment to Prof Deal, win go on
the boards, and this will be followed
BY concert BY the Fifth regiment
hand and dancing until eleven o'clock
The steamer Will leave cumberl nd At
eleven o'clock for Brunswick. Fare
70 cents.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11


! "A few days ago." said clubman,
x received small jar flled with pc
culiar brownish paste, which was sent
me as present by a young Chinaman
who used to have a laundry here, but
Is now living IN San Francisco A let
ter which accompanied the gift ex-
planned that the paste was combina-
tion Of peanut buds and ginger jelly.
That sounds like joke. but It isn't.
IF you will break open the kernel OF
peanut. you win find at the base lit
tic cone shaped formation usually sur
mounted by two microscopic leaves.
1t is the life germ of the nut, and II
planted would develop into tree. As
my friend Wong explained 10 me, the
nuts are first roasted and then these
minute growths are carefully extract
ed. They are so small II takes many
thousands Of them to III a teacup, but
when a sufficient number are collected
they are put IN a mortar and ground
into a fine -four, which Is subsequently
mixed with the ginger jelly and rubbed
down TO smooth paste.
s'That sent me was about the consist
ency OF cream cheese, aud It had a
peculiar aromatic taste that was rather
pleasant. II is one OF the queer semi.
CONNECTIONS that the Chinese like to
nibble at between courses, and MS Il
costs $40 an ounce II is literally wortl
almost its weight IN gold. ! have eater
little OF the preparation, but dom
think I'm apt to acquire taste for it.
New Orleans Times-Demoerat.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11
j. w. Watkins will loan
you money on personal prop.
erty and real estate.


A clergyman IN Scotland desired his
hearers never TO call one another
liars" but when any one said 1.-THE
thing that was not" they ought to
whistle.
One Sunday he preached a sermon
on the parable Of the loaves and fishes,
and being at loss to explain it said
the loaves were not like those nova
days-they were as big as some Of the
hills Of Scotland.
He had scarcely pronounced these
words when he heard loud whistle.
What's that cas- me narT'
1T is l. Willy Macdonald. the baker"
well Willy. what objection ha' ye
to what ] ha' told your
None, sir. only I want to know what
sort Of ovens they had to bake those
leaves inT'
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

II have here a complete and concise
history Of our war IN the
Exactly, exactly" hurriediy inter
rupted Mr.. Bickerley. ''Just what
have been looking for. What a beau
tlful editionl BY the way, don't for
get to so around and see my wife. She
wishes one. you know. Never mind
the price. Here's $40 and you can
keep the change"
The book agent had fallen helpless
against the desk. The surprise was
too much.
Here, boyw called Mr.. Bickerley,
"Help me carry this fellow out. That's
the way 10 fix EN-. "-Indianapolis Sun
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11
SooietG.
WARY M.NIsn puaHouens. EaItor.

One Of the most beautifully SACRED
weddings ever .solemnizsd in Bruins
wick, Was the one last evening, which
united for aIlEtime the lives Of aisa
Sarah weinslein, Of this CITY ard
Mr.. s. S Gofin, Of Fernandins. The
handsome parlors Of the Oglsthorps
Hotel, which had been beautifully
decorated for the occasion 10 green
and white, palms, bamboo vines, roses,
Titles and magnolias, were never more
charming or held q more charming
assembly, than the one which gathered
to see the smarriags ceremony which
was 50 .solsmuly performed By Rabbi
Isaso woItsoh Of savannah, TO the
strains Of MsndelssoDns Wedding
march, from the naesssE hahq pr Deaa
orohsstts, The brldal. party entered
the room and formed sroddd the
the beautIfulAltar Of white and eFeens
while the bride and.groom, the best
man and maid Of honor and the Rabbi
stood finder the arola. The words Of
the Hebrew csfsmqny made the two
young people mSE ana wife, the wine
glass was smashed into tiny bits and
then there was dancing and a msgnifi-
cent wedding supper served. The
bride was handsomely gowned in
white silk, most becomingly made, in
her little hand she carried white
roses and maiden hair fern and the
soft bridal veil was fastened on with
graceful sprays Of lilies of the valley,
The bridesmaids were daintily gownsd
in viii e organdie trimmed with white
ribbons and in their hair they wore
white roses. The little flower girls.
charming little maids,sswere also ex
quisitely gOwnsd in white organdie
and carried baskets Of aowsrs, which
were scattered for the party to tread
on. Mr.. "A, S. Coffin, brother OF the
groom, best man; Miss Gertie Isaac,
maid Of honor to the bride and the
other attendants ana flower girls were
Misses Ray silverstein, of Savannah ;
BsssIs Goldstein, OF FernandiDa I;
Josie Isaac, Of this city; Fannie Silver
stein, Of savannah; Helen Isaac, jane
Gotdstein, Sadie Isaac and Minnie
SeliS. After THE pleasant evening at
the hotel, Mr.. and Mrs. Coffin left for
a delightful wedding trip, after which
they will be at home to their friends
In Fernandins.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

i. G. Bodst. chairman, Mrs. g. S.
Wyny, Mrs. w F. Penuimar, Mrs.
Edwin Brobston. Mrs. J. A. Butts,
Mrs. Thomas Fuller, committee. The
large .crowd went oyer to St. simons
% the handsome Gov. Stafford, one Of
the finest pleasure boats which has
ever been in these waters, and on the
Island, in the pavilion there was
music and dancing for ali, with de-
lightful refreshments oharmingly
.erved By the ladies Many went in
the surf, while others stroiird slgng
the beach in the moonlight and the
hour for returning home came to ali
too soon. Given for the benefit Of the
library the affair was most SUCCESSFUL
in every particular and those interss
ted hAve iust cause to FEEL proud Of
the result
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11
No Rirhsts uelinsss.

The woman who islogely in face form and
temp wll1 always have friends, bus ono Who
would hs alsFscsiFe nass ger her heaIsh Is
sns IS weak slehly apa ali run down, she viii
heaeFvous daa irritable = she has o9nsslps-
tien Of kidney trouble her impure blood viii
causo plmples, blotches skin eruptions and .
wretched complexion. Electric Bistsrs i The
best medicine inthe world TO regulate stom-
ach. liver sud kidneys and 70 purity ths blood
It gives strong nerves, bsighs eyes. smooth, veil
vety akin, rich complexion. r VA make q
good looking charming woman q fas acwn
invalid. only saeents a. all drug stores.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Mr., and Mrs. NJ. Kaiser, who are
spending the summer abroad, are hav-
ing most charming time, and do not
expect to return to Amsrica until late
In the fall.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

An urchln N country parish In
Scotland. having been told by his par
ents to read newspaper aloud to
them, began to do so in the usual
drawing manner Of the parish school
He had not proceeded far when his
mother stepped him short. exclaiming:
"You rascal Hoo dare ye read a
newspaper WI the Bible twangY,--
London Telegraph. .-..~
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

After pleasant visit to BrunswiCk,
the gaests sf Mrr. T. F. Smith, At her
home on Grant street, Mrs. t. N. Hall
and children, Master Hansel Smith
and little Miss Frances Smith, have
returned to their home in Milledse-
vile.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

'WNNWIWN THO t-NFINHN NWeNTl
rs that clock rightly he asked aftel
q had struck IL
"Why?' she answered.
Because II It is l shall have plenty
OF time to catch the 1880 car"
i remember now" she said, "that
the clock is about 20 minutes slow.
II you hurry. you will just catch the
carr
During the 20 minutes that be stood
on the corner he arrived at the painful
conclusion that she didn't really love
him as he longed 70 be loved Chicago
kcimes- Herald.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

After several pleasant days 10 Bruins
wick, the gusst Of Mrs. L. Weiss, At
her home on Union street, Miss Annie
silvernsld has returned to her homs
in savannah, but many friends are
elad to know that shs expects to re-
turn shortly, and will be accompanied
by her two sisters.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

MISTER James Smith, of Dublin, 500
Of Rev. J. T. Smith, of that place. is
spending several weeks in Brunswick,
tbs guest Of his COUSIN, Master New
ton Walker.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

il Hartford. Coun was among the
passengers on board the Mallory Line
steamer yesterday, on his way 70 81.
Simon Island, where be v " spend the
summer. the guest Of his grandmother,
Mrs. Joseph Champagne, at the light
house.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

After several months at the home of
Mrs NJ. Stacy, on Union street, Mr..
and Mrs. William II. Wood expect TO
go to housekeeping in the pretty little
home on Newcastle street, near Han
over square shortly.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

one of the most charming excursions
Of the summer, was the one given lssl
evening, under the auspices Of the
BrnnswIok Library AssooIatiOn, Mrs.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Mrs. J. H. POlhill is anticipating a
pleasant visit to friends in Ashevllls,
N. c., where she viii spend several
weeks.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Base ball this afternoon.
Brunswick VS.. Quincy. Fair
grounds at $3.50. Admis-
sion 25c.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Mrs. H. Dent leaves shortly for
Lithia, where shs will spend month
or two.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Master Sam Hatcher, Misses Susie
and Fleurine Hatcher, the little grand
children Of DR.. and Mrs. J. NJ. MAdd n,
are spending several weeks here, from
their home in Columbus.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

The excursion to Cumberland leland
this evenings will be one Of great
pleasure 70 the large crowd who viii
take advantage Of it. Leaving the
dock at four O'Clock, cembsslApd viii
be reached 1t six. There win be a
dress parade, dip 10 the suH. supper,
a concert By re Fafth Regiment
band and then the grand minstrel
entertainment, under the direction Of
Prof. VIM. DEAL, in which the Bfuns-
Wick Rinemsn will take part After
the minstrel there viii be dancing in
the pavilion, 70 Desls orchestrs, and
in the 'uditorium % q Fifh Rsgi
ment band, until eleyen o'oloobi a.
which ims the boatretufpa to Bruns-
wick.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Ths concert given in the park an
evening or two ago b. the Marine
band was charming event, At which
there wasa large crowd present, com
posed Of Brunswick's society people.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Master Raymond Champagne paws.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

After making host Of fFiends in
Brunswick, the guest Of Mr., and Mrs.
3, Il, Polhill, Mrs. } b PolhiI and
children have returned to their home
In Macon.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Mr.. Walter Brobston anticipates a
pleasant vacation this summer, spent
a. his home near Madisoa.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

After spending some time 10 Bruins
wick, Mr.. John selman and family
have to wilkssbarre Pa.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Mrs. ~ Z. King, Miss Mai King,
and MEa p. B. Maxsy aud children,
istt last night for Aahsyills, where
they will sperd the summer.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Capt. and Mrs. Otto Johsunessen
returned yesterday from pleasant
trip 10 New York and Brooklyn.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

The non Irritating oatnArtic Hoods Pills.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11
After plsasant yisitto Brunswick,
Mos Luis Baker returns 10 her hons
III Thomssyille in a few days.

Many 'Esifnds regret to know that
vasssr Dave Ross has been confined
g hisbons TOR several days pAst By
illness.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

A pleasant party who spent several
hoursof last eTsning onths water tsh-
Ing Vas composed Of Mrs. + DAle,
Mr. and Mrs H. wnd, Miss Jessie
Bruce, Miss Sarah Ward and Mr.. An
drew RosF.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Mrs. Arnold KAISER and daughter
Miss Ritz, are Having most delight
fui summer IN Europe, where thsy
vii remain until fall.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-07-11

Miss Daisy MoIntosh has returned
70 Brunswick, after several mtnths .
New York the charming guest Of \
Jennie Bryan.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-17
WOULD NOT WORK.
Failed to Flood the Country-Allies
Had Water Transportation.

London, August 1.-THE collapse of
Chinese resistance is explained in dis
patches from Shanghai as being due to
the failure of the Chinese to flood the
country below Tung Chow. The earth
works connected with the dam at Pei Ho
were unfinished and the canal at Tung
Chow was full of water facilitating boat
when the allies arrived
there.
Signals between the allies and the lega-
TONERS holding part of the wall at Pekin
were exchanged during the morning OF
August IL, "wednesday.
Troops are still arriving at Taku. The
German transports Wittekind and
Frankfort are due there today.
The Russian transport Mini Novgorod
ran on a reef August 14th.
The Japanese cruiser Takasago which
went ashore recently has been towed of
and is now at Port Arthur.
A dispatch from Yokohama under to-
days date announces that an official tele-
gram from Seoul, the capital Of Corea,
says the inhabitants of Pyong Yong dis
trict adjoining the frontier are alarmed
at the landing of 1000 Russians in that
neighborhood.