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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
PREPARE TO HEAR WORST
A Shanghai Dispatch Contains the Above
0minous Words.
ADDITIONAL HORRORS ARE REPORTED.
Savage soldery Butchered Five Thousand Native Catholics
Men of European Legations May Have Had to
Kill Women and Children to Save
Them From Mobs.

action among the mobiles, who are be
lieved to have thrown in their lot with
the Boxers.
'sYua Shikel, governor of Shang-
Tung, telegraphs the French consul at
Shanghai that Prince Tuan is prepar-
ing an edict ordering the extermina-
ton of all foreigners. This probably is
intended to prepare the public for the
worst news.
"The Chinese communicative reports,
which are generally believed here, de-
clare all the foreigners in Picking have
been massacred.
"The safety of all foreigners in North
China depends upon Japan's prompt
action. Japan has 10000 troops ready,
but is prevented from sending them to
China by International jealousies.''
Picking Butchery Confirmed.
| London, July IA Shanghai dis
patch received today confirms the news
of the massacre of the Foreign minis
tiers and women and children and the
European guards after eighteen days
of helpless resistance. Wnen the aus
| fiends closed in upon the legations,
1 III
ed the legation buildings. The dis
patch does not state the source from
which the news of confirmation is re-
that an officer in charge Of several
departments at Shanghai and vicinity
now admits that no legation exists in
Picking. 1t is admitted that no for
eigners have been left alive.
L hi EOS
Washington, July IA cablegram to
] the state department. this morning
from Consul General Goodnow at
Shanghai dated July Z says the lega-
tions were standing on the 3rd and the
recent attacks of the Boxers have been
been slight. They seem disposed to
| adopt starvation methods
4 London, July 7.-Jardine, Matheson
and Company, of Shanghai, today tel
i egraphed their London house as fol-
lows:
Shanghai July Z, The British lega-
y ton was standing July :. There are
reassuring reports regarding the lives
of the Europeans.
Shanghai, July 7.-Prince Tuan has
@. dered General kai to march on Nam
/ kin with $4,000 German drilled troops.
i 1t is doubtful if he obeye, but in any
case the viceroy is belieTed to be able
to safely hold Nankin. He has Is war
ships. Great Britain is ready to assist
this opponent of the rebel government.
The departure OF the anji-foreign Ia
oti Sheng, for Nankin is causing anx-
i iety.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

London, July 6.-In response to in
quiries cabled to Shanghai in regard
to the situation at Picking the follow
ing was received from an authorit-
ative quarter: shanghai, July s.
Prepare to hear the worst"
London, July 6.-There is mass of
wild rumors from the far east. Tho
contradictory on most points, it con-
tinues unanimous as to the consum-
nation of tragedy at Picking. To
consistent reports of the massacre of
the whites is now added IT,. additional
horror that a savage soldiery butcher
ed at the capital five thousand natives,
who We're Roman Catholic converts.
This comes in a Shanghai dispatch dat
ed July 5, which confirms the numer-
Gus stories of executions and tells of
the fortunes of foreigners in Picking.
4ung Lu, who advocates moderation,
was killed by Tuan Tang III and Tang
Flu Sian, who have issued fresh edicts.
ordering the merciless determination
of all the foreigners in the empire.
Some European soldiers We're
captured by u mob.
Shanghai, July 6.-Inasmuch as the
steamers sent to the assistance of the
Oregon have not returned many believe
tn Oregon is still ashore.
Washington, July Ga dispatch re-
ceived at the state department from
Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai,
dated July 5, says the situation is SER
ious and the insurrectionary movement
is extending. If the allied forces in
the north should reach with reverses
the disturbances certainly will extend
to Central and Southern China, result
ing in the expulsion and murder of the
| foreigners in the interior and the ruin
OF trade. A strong force, he says, is
necessary to check the yceroy in the
| north and support the piceroys in the
south. 1t is understood that the con-
suls of all powers in China have sent
this identical dispatch to their govern
ments.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
A Horrible Hope.
correspondent adds:

One correspondent adQS:
''It is only left to hope that in the
final rush of murderous hordes, the
men of the legations had time to Stay
with their own hands their women and
children and the Chinese are whisper
ing the terrible story under their
breath Their attitude towards the
foreigners in the street has undergone
a change, and the demeanor of the bet
ter class of Chinese is one of pity rath-
er than triumph.
Poisoning of Emperor.
Two manchus who arrived at Shang-
hal certify to the truth of the state
ment that Prince Tuan visited the pal
ace and offered the emperor and dowa-
ger empress the alternative of poison
or the sword. The emperor, they say,
took poison and died within an hour.
The dowager empress also chose poi
son, but only swallowed one portion
offered her and survived.
Intense indignation is felt in Shang-
hal against the supposed action of the
powers in restraining Japan from send
ing an army to Picking Immediately.
The powers are accused of being as
guilty of murder as are Prince Tuan's
fanatics.
The Chinese commanders are prepar-
ing for a long, severe campaign and
are putting into perfection plans draft
ed up by German engineers of last year
for resisting an invasion from the sea-
board by Russia.
The correspondent Of the Daily Mail
at Shanghai, telegraphing July S, says
he believed when official information
comes regarding Picking it may include
news of the outraging of Enlish wom-
en- and the torture of children.
1t may also be taken for granted, he
asserts, that all the foreigners in Pc
king have been wiped out.
Worst of News Expected.
Yu admitted to the correspondents
that the case of the Europeans in Pc
king was utterly hopeless, in his opin-
ion. He believes if they have not yet
been massacred it is only matter of
hours before they will be.
A letter brought by courier from
Picking received at Shanghai on the 4th
says the Boxers are gathering in huge
forces about Picking and reinforce
ments are arriving from all directions.
This is taken to indicate a concert of
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
YESTERDAYS LATE SESSION.
Platform is Adopted and Bryan Nom
mated by Acclnmation.

Kansas City, July Cat four o'clock
yesterday afternoon Chairman Richard
son brought the convention to order.
The platform COMMITTEES, headed by
Senator Jones, b. ]. Campau, Senator
Tillman and Judge Van Wyck
had just pushed their way thru the
dense throngs, proceeded to the plat
form and taken the seats thanking the
chairman. Richardson appealed vain
ly for order. At last the noise sub
sided and Jones, in q clear voice, an
nounced: Il am authorized by the
committee on resolutions to present
the platform agreed upon, and l will
yield to the senator from South Car
DINA, Mr.. Iillman, to read the docu-
ment."
Reading ofPIatform.
Mr.. Tillman stepped to the front
and was greeted with a cheer. He
read the platform in a full round
voice, easily heard thru the hall. J, As
Senator Tillman proceeded, each Plank
was greeted with applause. There was
a howl of approval as he fiercely ar
raigned the course of the administra-
ton in Cuba. But it remained for his
reading of the declaration that imper-
ialism was the paramount issue of this
campaign to evoke a storm of enthu-
siasm. The delegates sprang to their
feet, and, standing on chairs, waved
hats, handkerchiefs and flags, while
the galleries took up the chorus and
carried 1T along Tor many minutes.
Anti-hmperIalism Enthusiasm.
The time Tillman read the
declaration an even greater demonstra-
ton than before carried the convention
off its feet. Suddenly hundreds and
then thousands of miniature American
fiages were passed among the delegates
and the whole floor of the vast struc.
ture had become sea of flags.
An instant later flags swept over
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
JAPAN COMES TO THE RESCUE.
Will Send Reinlorcements Into China
at Once.

London, July THE japanese min-
lister received cable dispatch from
Toxic this morning giving his govern
ment's reply to Great Britain's ques-
ton whether with the consent of the
powers Japan was willing to send large
reinforcements to China. Japan re-
piled that she was ready to carry out
the suggestion and one division would
be dispatched Immediately.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
FIGHTING OVER CATTLE.
Inter-TribaI Contest Taking Place o,
African Plains

London, July GA Pretoria dispatch
says an inter-tribal fight for the pos
session of Boer cattle in which over a
thousand natiyens are engaged, is TAX
ing place on the plains north of the
Boer position.
Federnls Were RepnIsed.
Maseru, Basutoland, July 5.--The
Beers made a determined attempt to
retake Ficlssburg (Orange River Colo
nD yesterday. The fighting lasted an
hour, and was fierce The federals
were repulsed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

Mr.. Knott, of Maryland, dominates
John Walter Smith, of Maryland for
vice president.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

Dunphy. of Washington, dominates
Hon. James Hamilton Lewis, of Wash
ington, for vice president.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

Since Hills name was sprung Bryan
has been heard from, and he has made
a vigorous protest to some of the lead
ers. He favors Towne.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

David Bennett Hill is placed in NOM
ination for vice president by Grady, of
New York.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

Canton, July 7.-Qniet continues. Ii
Hung Chang has stationed troops in
the streets to prevent disturbances.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
Holding OutJu,y 5.

London, July IA Shanghai dis
patch, dated yesterday evening to the
inspectorate of the Chinese-London
maritime customs says:
"a courier left Picking July IS, when
two legations We're still holding out
against the troops and Boxers. The
troops had lost 1000 men and the Box
|ers many leaders"
4 horitative News Lacking.
Wash lngton, July 7.-secretary of
State Hay tried yesterday to obtain
news of the Americans imperiled or
dead III. Peking,' but not one of the
agents of the government in China
could supply authoritative information.
Emperor William has offered to pay
the Chinese 1000 marks for each for
eigner living in Picking.
VIII Enter an Agreement.
Washington, July THE United
States government has notified the
powers that it desires to enter into an
agreement with them for the restora-
ton of law and order in China. At
the war department it IS announced
that this policy will result in large
force being sent to China, probably
$4,000 troops, and possibly more.
The wording of the message to the
powers is so made that 1T cannot be
mistaken for movement in the direc-
ton of the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of China.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

Berlin, July IA semi-officia, note
says: in replying to Japan's reques.
for news OF the powers attitude to-
wards China, Germany declared she
would assent to any measure not OBJ.
jected to in their quarters"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
Kansas City, July 6-Convention call
ed to order, at 1890 a. m.

New York is to swing into line for
Hill. Senator Grady is now on the
platform waiting for order. The con-
templated action of New York may
sweep the convention for Hill as it up
sets every other plan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

BRYAN was nominated by reclamation
by the silver republican convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

Washington, July IA cablegram to
the state department this morning
from Consul General Goodnow at
Shanghai dated July says the lega-
lions were standing on the 3rd and the
recent attacks of the Boxers have been
been slight. They seem disposed to
adopt starvation methods.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

Gates, of North Carolina, dominates
Julian S. Carr, of North Carolina.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
THE INFORMATION DESIRED.
THESE ARE THE QUESTIONS THE
COUNCILS DESIRE THE BELL
COMPANY TO ANSWER.

The following are the questions pro-
pounded to the Southern Bell Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company by the
special committee of the Councils, and
they will be read with interest:
Norfolk. Va, Sept. ii, 1900.
Southern Bell Telephone ana Tele-
graph Company, Norfolk, Va:
"Gcntlemen-I am directed by the
special committee of the Councils Of
the city of Norfolk, appointed TO in
vestigate the matter of increased tele-
phone rates, to ask You TO reply TO the
following questions, viz:
why do you propose to increase the
rates? If because you are losing
money at the present rate, state how
much YOU lost in Norfolk in Your last
fiscal year
What were your gross receipts for
that year?
WHAT are your fixed charges? Item
izc same.
What expense of maintenance of
plant?
What the original cost thereof?
What your labor expense?
What DO you pay in royalties?
what is the expense of operating in
Norfolk per phone for 800. 1000, $50
and the present number in use?
In short. state all facts which will
enable this committee to Judge al what
rates your company can economically
handle it's business in Norfolk at a
reasonable profit.
The committee pledges itself not to
disclose your replies and to report only
its conclusions to the Councils.
Respectfully yours,
Fl. S. HERMAN.
Clerk to the Committee"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
COMMITTEES ON FIRE ESCAPES
REQUEST AN OPINION FROM CITY
ATTORNEY.

The Committee on Fire Escapes met
last evening. Present. Messrs, Ridge
well and Pannill, Assistant Fire Chief
Weber, Building Inspector Nugent.
City Engineer Brooke and Colonel
Hodges, of the Street, Sewer and Drain
Board. The committee referred the law
of tie city of Philadelphia in regard to
fire escapes to the City Attorney for
his opinion on the matter as to whether
u similar one if passed by the City
Councils would be in conflict with the
law of the State of Virginia, and make
report 10 this committee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
Praise Sarvioe.

There Will be n praise service" at
the First PRESBYTERIAN Church Sunday
evening at which the following selec-
tons will be rendered by the chorus
choir of 40 voices. under the direction of
Mr.. VIM. w. NJ. Whiddet, organlst:
Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty Gou-
nod, by tenor and chorus; NH Psalm.
for ladies' voices. Schubert; duet,
tenor; "Jerusalem," chorus, Parker.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
Paving of Church Street Sidewalk,

Work was begun on the sidewalks of
upper Church street by the city PAYERS
yesterday. These repairs are to be
made under the recent $4,000 appro-
printion. Norfolk has many more side
walks that are In a WTcTCfTuJii -t.t.aAai-
ton. and it is believed that another
appropriation will be necessary to COM
plete all the streets.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
ATHLETES FAILURE
Was not a Success Until Ho Was Put on
The Nisht Food.

Cecclius y. Hale, OF 17l7 Barclay ST..
Baltimore, Md. now quite q famous
runner, has had some interesting eX-
perience in regard to proper feeding
His testimony is worth the attention
of any athlete, or in fact, of any per-
son VINO cares for good, sturdy, power
full health.
UP to about IS months ago 1 had
been in many athletic contests, without
much success. | about made up my
mind it was time to stop but Il physi-
cal director of the Y. NJ. c. a. OF This
city, advised me to use Grape Nuts
food and Postum Cereal Coffee as prin-
cipal factors in my diet.
II accepted the advice and to-day am
in possession of perfect health. and a
great many medals won in different
athletic events. / can now run a race
before / started on the right diet. I
would find myself in q faint at the end
of n race.
Formerly l had more or less nerv-
Gus trouble and severe headaches.
am glad to say since using Grape Nuts
and Postum Food Coffee / have forgot
ten what a headache feels like. My
heart is in perfect condition, whereas
while l was using ordinary coffee it
would not stand the heavy strain. This
statement is absoiutelv true, and | do
not object to your publishing it, for it
some poor being suffering from i'll
health. caused by the use of improper
food
There is a reason for this: in the first
place. ordinary coffee viii show it's eff
fects somewhere in the nervous system.
frequently in weakening of the heart
or in stomach troubles. which prevents
one from obtaining the strength and
value of food. 1t is therefore necessary
to quit the use OF this drug and in its
place use Postum Cereal Food Coffee
and Grape Nuts Food.
They were both Invented by food
expert and are made 1T the samous
pure food factories OF the Postum &C.
real CO.. Ltd. at Battle Creek Mich
This food and the food drink are both
made for definite purpose, and there
are. thousands of users throughout the
world that can testify. from practical
experience that the theory is borne
out by the fact. II
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
TO Close rexas Fund.

a meeting will be held at the Board
of Trade rooms at 1880 o'clock tonight
for the purpose of hearing the final re-
port of the special committee having
in charge the raising OF relief fund for
Galveston.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, Oct. 12.--Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday:
For yirginia-Rain Saturday and
probably Sunday; fresh to brisk north
earsterly winds, possibly becoming high
on the coast.
For North Carolina-Rain Saturday
and Sunday; fresh to brisk east winds.
possibly becoming high on the coast.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
Observation-Disclosures

Word was received here yesterday
morning That Miss Vera a. Williams,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. IT. G. Will
liams, and MIR. Roland Brinkley, Il
prominent young citizen OF Norfolk,
were married in Elizabeth City Thurs
day afternoon.
Both Of the young people are very
well known to a large circle OF friends
to whom the announcement of the
wedding will not be Il surprise at all.
Miss Williams acted as bridesmaid
at the es-Odend hal nuptials in
Portsmouth last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brinkley returned to
Norfolk yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. r. S. Robinson has returned to
Newport News from n visit of several
days TO relatives in Norfolk.
Miss Flosse Waddy, of Norfolk is
the guest of Mrs. j.. c. Saunders, OF
Newport News.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
pRAIsE FOR NORFOLK.

This city is one OF the prides of the
Commonwealth. He said the Demo-
Gratis always voted right here He re-
ferred TO Littleton. Walton. Ta2ewen
and said: II believe in principles. but
l believe in men more. Principles mus,
be made effective by men," Great
applausc)
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
Norfolk and Vicinity.

Probably rain to-day; stationary tenn
pefature; fresh northeast winds, be-
coming brisk on the coast.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
To-day the last day
OF free=coupon sale

of the "AuMricau Lady" corsets.
Judging by the enormous quantity
that we've sold during the past five
days the ".4merican Lady," will in
the future Be uppermoSt in most
Norfolk Women's minds when think
ing OF corset comfort.
To-day the 81 grade at 75c; the
$50 al Sl.25; the So at si.75.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
METEOROLOGICAL DATA.

- october II, 1900.
maximum temperature ...... 6S
Minimum temperature ...... ..... %
Normal temperature ...... 81
departure from normal ........plus /
departure from normal since Jan
Rainfall in past "a hours $500. Trace
Rainfall since first of month .O5
Mean relative humidity ........... So
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13

y party. consisting of Mr.. ana Mrs
George To- Watson. Mr. and Mrs
George NJ. Vial, MIR. and Mrs. IL. A.
Long, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il. Hills. Mr.
and Mrs. w. II. Leonard, Mr. II. II.
Hamilton, of Chicago, and Mrs. Francis
Guy. of Piqua, O., was in Norfolk
sightseeing yesterday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13

Mrs. Bartlett, wife OF Lieutenant
Commander c. w. Bartlett. executive
officer of the battleship Texas. now at
the navy yard, arrived from her home.
in Worcester, Mass. yesterday morn
ing and joined her husband They are
CHARTERED at the Monticello Hotel.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
CALENDAR
TIDES

Sun rises at GIL a. m. and sets at
5:31 p. IN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13

High water at IL Il. IN. and 12:45 p. m
Low water at 6:10 q. m. and 1905 p, III
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
HARDWARE /!

Fine Table and Pocket Cutlery. Silver
Plated Spoons and Forks. Scissors
Shears, Razors and Straps, Feather and
WOOL busters, Marion Harland Coffee
Pots. Canister Coffee Mills. the best mill
ever sold for. family use. Prices low.
Your trade solicited.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

In group of pictures of railroad
secretaries of the Y. nj. c. A.. printed
In Thursdays Philadelphia Press, is
the face of Mr.. III. o. Williams. OF Vir-
ginia. who has many acquaintances
ana friends in Norfolk
Rev. E. b. Hatcher, pastor of the
First Baptist Church. having returned
TO the city from his vacation. VIII oc-
cupy his pulpit Sunday morning and
night.
MIR: w. NJ. Holiness purser OF the Old
dominion steamer Mobiack. left on the
Bay Line last night for Baltimore and
New York.
DR.. Charles McCulloch. of Blacks
burg, is visiting in Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. b. Shepherd, OF Ra-
ieigh, N. c., We're in the city yester-
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Lancaster Williams
were here yesterday from Richmond.
Rev DR.. s. A. Steel. pastor of Cen
-tenary Nj; 70. Church, Richmond, passed
through Norfolk Thursday evening.
Mr.. r. A. Dodson. of the Atlantic
Hotel. who fractured his ankle several
weeks aso by Il fall. is able to get
about on crutches. He viii be out in
about ten days.
Mr.. ana Mrs. C. d. Smith arrived
hc:e from New York Thursday night.
They are guests mt the Atlantic Hotel.
Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss Lee G..
Cooke, well known in this city and vi
cinity.
Mr.. John W. stevens. who was in
Jured in an accident on the Norfolk and
Atlantic Terminal Raiiway several
weeks ago. was out for the first time
yesterday since the accident to him.