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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
BELIEVE SEYMOUR HELD AS HOSTAGE
And That the Whole Chinese Army is in the
Movement

Copyright. 1900, by Associated Press.)
Che Foo, June 2.-The foreigners every
where are urging the immediate concen-
tration OF an army of 100000 men, or at
least $4,000 men for an advance on Pc
kin.
Many persons familiar with the Chinese
character think the foreign Ministers and
Vice Admiral Seymour are held as hostage
for good terms of settlement. They also
believe the whole Chinese army is join
ing in the movement under the leader
ship of Tung Flu Hsiang, who crushed the
Mohammedan rebellion. Recently he was
nominally degraded for the purpose of or
ganizing an antiforeign uprising quietly.
1t is estimated that 60, 900 soldiers, well
armed but poorly disciplined are south of
Pekin and Tien Tsin. The Chinese off,
GERS boast that they have 100000 SOL
diers.
Admiral Seymour's force carried a
weeks rations and the men had an aver
age of $50 rounds of ammunition. The
Russians eolTGfuct at Taku, according to
che other officers, infamed the natives.
The Russians are reported to have been
shooting the Chinese indiscriminately and
driving away the peaceful Chinese who
would have procured transportation and
provisions, and of looting the town.
great naval demonstration at all the
treaty ports is also said to be desirable
in order to influence the wavering Chinese
merchants who are friendly to foreign
ers.
The masses are becoming excited at
the reports of their countrymens sue
cesses against the powers. Merchantmen
arriving here report that the Boxers are
drilling in the streets of New Chwang
and that when the officials inspected the
soldiers with the views of suppressing
the Boxers they found the soldiers had
sold their rifles and equipments to the
Boxers.
The military school at Moukden Is re-
ported to have been destroyed.
The British Consul at Che Foo, is ask
ing for warships. The arrival of the
British first-class cruiser Terrible and
two Japanese cruisers at Che Foo today
relieved the strained situation. Two
Chinese forts. equipped with Krupp guns,
command the foreign city. Only protec-
tion was the United States gunboat York
town with $50 sailors. AS an outbreak
was looked for last night the sailors slept
to take refuge on the ships.
Commander ED. Taussig, Of the York
town, requested the commander of the
forts to cease his disquieting manoeuvres
with cannon, and notified him that If
Chinese troops were sent to the city
ostensibly to repress the Boxers, Ameri-
cans would be landed
There are $50 American and British mis-
sonaries at Che Foo. They are all short
of money and clothes having left their
stations hastily.
United states Consul John Fowler's
ship is expected to bring so missionaries
and French priests from the mouth of the
yellow River, whittier they are focking
from the interior.
The commander of the Chinese cruiser
Hei Hal at Chen Chow offered Mr.. Fowler
to go to the relief of the missionaries at
Yang Che Kiang, if assured of protection.
1t is reported that the Russians are
moving 10000 men towards New Chwang.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27

THE BROOKLYN SAILS.
SEYMOUR REPORTED SURROUNDED.
Loss of the Relief Force That Entered Pekin
Very Small.

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, June 26.-The Navy De-
partment has received the following ca
blegram from Admiral Kempff:
''Taku, June 25th.
Secretary Navy, Washington
"Relief force reached Tien Tsin 23rd,
loss very small; Pekin relief force, which
left Tien Tsin June 10th reported ten
miles from Tien Tsin surrounded; force
left Tien Tsin oath, to render assist
ance.
(Signed) ''KEMPFF."
Admiral Kempff's statement that the
Pekin relief force is ten miles from Tien
Tsin is the first word of any kind that
has located the party of $500 under Vice
Admiral Seymour and including Captain
McCalla with about 100 United States
marines. The last heard of them was
June 12th-just two weeks ago, when
they were stalled at Lang Fang, about
two-thirds of the way from Tien Tsin
to Pekin, short of supplies and water,
the railroad torn up and with menacing
army of Chinese about them. If Admiral
Kempff's information is correct it dis
closes that Admiral Seymour's force has
not been able to get through to Pekin
but has retraced a good part of the dis
tance previously covered and is now back
within ten miles from Tien Tsin. The
whole distance from Tien Tsin to Pekin
is about 80 miles, and the Seymour ex-
pedition when at Lang Fang had covered
about 55 miles of this distance. 1t is
to succor this Seymour party that the
latest expedition left Tien Tsin on the
oath according to the closing words of
Admiral Kempff's report
There have been SO many expeditions
that officials themselves here are some
what confused as to the several move
ments and it is we'll to locate the diff
ferent expeditions as they stand by the
latest dispatches. The first body of for
eign troops about $50 in number and in
Guiding Sc American marines which went
to Pekin to guard the legations, is
thought to have got through. The sec
ond force of 2,500 under Seymour, after
making two-thirds of the distance, is
now back 10 miles from Tien Tsin, ac-
cording to Admiral Kempff. The first
force which went against Tien Tsin, in
Gliding Major Walters marines and 400
Russians, was repulsed with loss. This
was reinforced to 1000 men, and the re-
inforced body entered Tien Tsin on the
23rd. On the Oath relief column started
to the assistance of the force 10 miles
from Tien Tsin. These forces are wide
ly separated and show the extent of the
present field of action.
General Chaffee said tonight he would
leave the city tomorrow for San Francisco,
whence he IS to sail on the transport
Grant for China.
THE AMERICANS FIRST.
Copyright, 1900, by Associated Press.)
Che Foo June 26-The Americans and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
THE BoERs ADOPT GUERILLA TACTICS
They Harass the British Columns Cutting OFF
Many Scouts.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, June Wednesday, $3.50
a. m.)-The Boer commanders in the east
ern part of the Orange River Colony ap-
pear to have been broken up by the lead
ers for the time into small parties that
harrass large columns of the British, in
cessantly cutting off scouts, sniping pick
etsA making a show of force here and
there and bewildering the slow moving
bodies. Commandant Christian Dewet,
General Steyns principal commander, is
the genius of these guerilla operations.
He is the hero on the Boer side in these
last days of hostilities
Lord Roberts columns are steadily con-
tracing the circle of their advance.
Transvaal officials who were interview
ed yesterday at Machadodorp by cores
pondent of the Daily Express asserted an
intention to hold out to the last.
Commandant General 3otha is uncom-
monty active East of Pretoria.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
CHAFFEE ASSIGNED TO THE COMMAND.
He Win Sail For China on the First Of
July.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington June 26.-The President
has assigned General Adna R. Chaffee to
the command of the military forces oper-
ating in China. General Chaffee was at
the War Department today, receiving in
structions, and will leave for San Fran
cisco in time to sail on the first of July
with the Sixth cavalry. This detachment
sails on the Grant, which has been or
dered to touch at Nagasaki for further
orders. 1t is probable the ship will then
sail direct for Che Foo with General
Chaffee. and the Sixth cavalry. General
Macarthur was cabled today an order
directing the commanding officer of the
Ninth infantry and such other forces as
may be operating in China by the time
of the Grants arrival to report to Gen
eral Chaffee on his arrival there. Unless
present plans change headquarters will
be established at Che Foo. General Mac
Arthur was also directed. to send Cap
tain Russell of the Signal corps, with
detachment to Che Foo. Captain Rus
sell, during the Spanish War, worked in
conjunction with the naval forces, and he
has been selected to have charge of the
signal operations because of his familiar,
ity with that work in both the army and
navy.
1t is expected that General Chaffee will
have not less than 5000 men at his COM
drawn from the Philippines.
The announcement of General Chat
fees assignment and the orders to pro-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
ABLAzE FOR AYCOCK
Red Shirts, Bunting, Flags,
Make AIbemarIe Bright. !
Farmers Leave Their Wheat in the Field Fear
ing to Lose the Opportunity Of Hear
ing Aycock.
Especial to News and observer.)

Concord, N. c., June 26.-Aycock went
to Albemarle on the accommodation train.
At every station people came aboard to
sac him and shake hands. AS the train
moved off cheers followed him.
After a good nights rest he seemed rs
fresh as when he began the campaign,
notwithstanding he has made nearly a
hundred speeches.
Though this is the first day farmers
have had to save their running wheat.
two thousand people were in Albermarle
on account of the rally. The proportion
of ladies was greater there than at Sails
bury. The striking feature was the num-
ber of horsemen that came galloping in
from every direction. All along the roads
rider, with ribbons, bunting and flags.
others wearing red shirts and caps. Some
rode horses inveloped in red calico Farm
wagons were transformed into long floats,
filed with merry maids and driven by
stalwart fellows four hand
The procession formed at 1890 and came
for Aycock at the court house, it moved
around several blocks down Main street to
the grove opposite Hearns Hotel. First
came the band wagon drawn by four
hOrSeS Win lne AlDeHdTIe Dduu, next d
beautiful float drawn by four horses. In
the float sat twenty-five young ladies'
arrayed in purest white. Above them
stretched from end to end banner with
the words Protect U.s."
Following this was the carriage with
the speaker and committee and a long
line of vehicles. Next came fifty horse
men, carriages filed with red shirts and
one hundred red shirts on horses. A
large crowd followed on foot. The or
ganization of red shirts came from Nor
wood; all business was suspended.
Hon. B. l.. Smith introduced the speak
er in taking speech. An audience OF
over fifteen hundred listened with rapt
attention. Aycock's speeches get better
every day. Chairman Austin has the
county in fine shape and claims it by
eight hundred.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
JEFF DAVIS FOR GOVERNOR.
The Arkansas Platform Will Contain Strong
Antitrust Plank.
(By the ASSOCIATED Press. J

Little Rock, Ark, June 26.-The Demo
cratic State Convention today nominated
the following partial State ticket
Governor-Jeff Davis.
Secretary of State-John w. Crockett
Attorney General-George w. Murphy.
State Treasurer-Thomas e. Little
Commissioner of Lands. W. Colquitt
State Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion-J. j. Doyne.
Commissioner of Mines, Manufacturing
and Agriculture-Frank Hill.
Associate Justice Sucrente Court-C
D. Wood.
The Hill followers claim the reception
accorded the resolution by the convention
today ensures it's adoption tomorrow.
The platform which will be submitted
tomorrow will favor re-affirmation of the
Chicago platform; oppose Imperialism an
contain vigorous antitrust plank, Sen.
ator j. X. Jones, j. H. Berry and Hon
jeff Davis, who was nominated today fol
Governor probably will be elected dele
gates at large. Judge Bryant may be the
fourth delegate at large.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
DIsC0RD BETWEEN THE ALLIES.
Are the Russians Planning to Break the
Concert?

Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press)
Che Foo, June 26.-The officers of the
British frst-class cruiser Terrible assert
that discord exists between the Russians
and Anglo Americans, and say they be-
lieve the Russians are planning to break
the concert and take possession of Pekin
independently. They assert that Vice Ad-
miral SeymOur's command lacked unison,
the foreigners sulking because they were
under British leadership. They bitterly
denounce the Russians conduct as un-
civilized and barbarous and charge that
the slaughter of peaceful Cinnamon at
Taku has aroused the otherwise passive
natives against the foreigners.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
The Arrest of John Powers.
(By the Associated Press }

Louisville, KY, June ga special to
the Post from Harlan Court House, KY,
says:
Captain John L. Powers was arrested
here today, charged with being an acces-
sorry to the murder of Governor Goebel.
Powers at once instituted habeas corpus
proceedings"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
Leads all Carolina DaiesimN and Cir llstiom

British entered Tien Tsin, first silencing
the guns Of the arsenal and breaking
through the Chinese lines. The foreign
ers were close behind. The Russians lost
four killed and thirty wounded. The
losses of the other nationalities were
small.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
!Incendiary Advice Given to Negroes by Fusic
Black and Tan Leader


Charles Hester being duly that he had with H. H. Knight
Knights Store Matthew'S Township Wake which said
the election Republicans would STAND OVER
THE BALLOT BOXES AND WHALE THE REGISTRARS
THEIR HEADS WITH STICKS order the Correct the election
HESTER
Sworn and subscribed before this 2rd day of June
JOHN. R. UPC4URCH
of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
Inspired by W. H. Kitchins s Speeches
fspecial to News and observer. J

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilmington, N. c., June 2G.--Fon. w. II.
Kitchin concluded two days campaign
in this county tonight with a speech in
the first ward, where the first shots were
fired in the riot of November, 1898. Won
derful inspiration has been gained by
Democrats from his clear forcible argu-
ments.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27

Governor Beckham will call an extra
session of the Legislature to repeal the
Goebel election law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
NINTH INFANTRY OFF FOR CHINA:
Remey Will Sail on the Brooklyn With 800
Marines.
(By the Associated Press. }

By the ASSOcldl0u IIcoS'J
Washington, June 26.-The Navy De-
partment announces that the armored
cruiser Brooklyn with Admiral Remey,
aboard, will take 300 marines from Manila
to Taku, stopping at Nagasaki en- route.
The gunboat Princeton has been ordered
to Swatowa, Annoy and Foo Chow, thence
to Shanghai to install an electric plant.
keeping ever ready for immediate active
service.
The War Department has received the
following cable:
Manila, June 26th.
"Adjutant General, Washington.
ninth infantry sails 27th thoroughly
equipped and well supplied with every
thing.
(Signed) MACARTHUR"
THE BROOKLYN SAILS.
Manila, June 27th-( Wednesday. The
United States armored cruiser Brooklyn
with 300 marines from Cavite. has sailed
for Nagasaki where shes will coal, and
from which port she will go to Taku.
The United States transport Logan,
with the Ninth infantry, and the United
States gunboat Princeton will follow to-
morrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27

seven, which by a vote of to 2, decided
merely to reaffirm the Chicago platform.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
NIAGARA FALLS.

ing provided for the Pan-American
visitors. A new steel and concrete
bridge to span the rapids from the
American mainland to Goat island for
the building of which the New York
state legislature appropriated $120, ZOO,
Is In course of construction. A new
administration and shelter building Is
being erected at a cost of $25, 000 The
old stone inclined railway building at
Prospect Point will be RACED to afford
an unobstructed view of the falls from
the park. A broad stone staircase con-
Meeting Goat and Luna islands, where
the ralnbows play and delight the
visitor with their prismatic colors, has
been built and new balconies for sight
seers have been constructed. New
beauty spots have been created by
grading and seeding wherever the pos
slblity was offered. A flock of sheep
will wander at will on Goat island and
add life to the beauteous scene. An
automobile service in the reservation
will be lnaugurated. In the Canadian
park many improvements are being
made. Niagara Falls will be dressed
In her finest for the Pan-American Ex-
position in 1901. Niagara is an ideal
breathing spot. The parks are extern
siye, literally shaded and constantly
visited by cooling breezes. No Exposi-
ton ever yet held has offered to the
public an attraction equal to Niagara.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29

COR SALE-We shall sell during the month
IL OF January the following houses. now
ready for occupancy, at great discount rather
than have them go throughout the winter with
out tenant: Ten room 10) house at ~ Glen
wood Ave. every modern convenience, bath,
electric lights fireplace, heat, hardwood floors,
set tubs, etc. Worth $500; will sell for $1,000;
New house, Stevens Plain Ave, near Racklen
St. eight (S) rooms and bath never occupied,
thoroughly plumbed and heated, electric lights,
fireplace, cPmentcd cellar, etc. directly on car
line. Worth $500; will be sold for $1,000 II taken
now. House 81 Concord ST., new house, sepa-
rate steam heaters. eight (s) rooms In each
rent, very sunny. 1000 feet of land, two (2l bath
rooms separate entrances, fine investment
property. Cost over 5000; will be sold for
$4,000 II taken now. New house at 544 Washing
ton Ave, East Deering, only II minutes from
City hail. six (6) large rooms and bath. furnace
heat. large piazza, 5000 feet of land, sewer. Sc
bago water electric lights, three go lines of
street ears, chance to finish two (2) more rooms
in the attic. Cheap at $500. but will sell for
$1,000 If taken this month. House Eastern Prom
enade, corner of Turner ST., nine (9) rooms and
BATH furnace heat. everything moderni fine To-
cation. Cannot be built for $500, including lot;
viii sell II taken now for $500. We have many
other houses and lots on our books which we
win sell at the some sweeping reduction II taken
this month Remember our houses are new,
have all modern conyenienees, are on electric
car lines, our terms are very easy. DALTON
4 co, 90 Exchange st. dec1du
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
PRIZE OF PULP REDUOED.

Boston, DecembJr ga conference
OF all tbs leading pulp Manufacture
OF tbs United States and Canada has
bsen held in Boston during the past few
days. 1hs meetings have been hsid a.
the Parker Houee, and yesterday the con
ference closed. Ths chief business tran
sicted was the vote to reduce tbs price Il
low grade pulp. 1hs rrics OF the high
grade article, used for making the bat
quality OF book and writing paper, r :
mains unchanged. Low grades are 'ed
for thu cheaper grades of paper, inolur-
ing newspaper paper. There were about
% or 80 gentlemen present at this meet
Ing, and thsy represented many millions
OF dollars in capital.
Among tbs Canadian firms represented
Mt this conference were tbs Riordan Pulp
and Paper Company, the st John Sui
ph'ts Company, the Cushing Suiph.ts
Company, and the Laursntide Papsr
Company. Canada is large producer
OF paper pulp.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
DEER ISLE MEN no SAIL NEW DE
FENDER.

Boston, December Is Private infor-
nation received from Deer Isle would In
dictate that the crew of the Herreshoff
cup defender is to BE- selected from the
same material as was furnish ed the Col
umbia by Captain Fred b. Weed last
year. Captain Uriah Rhodes, the sailing
master for the new boat, is going TO
Maine about the middle OF January to
pick out q crew and it is anticipated that
he will get all the men he wants and the
pick OF the Deer Isle yaohtsmen. Many
of the Columbias crew are likely to be
selected owing to their experience. especi-
ally the bow spirit and mast head stay
men.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
THE p. e. 1. CABINET.

Charlottop,- p. E. J., December 2s.-
At meeting of the members elect sup
porting Premier Farquharson held last
evening, the provincial cabinet was
formed as follows: Premier, ID. Farqu.
harson; attorney general, Arthur Peters;
commissioner of public works. James IL.
Cummiskey; commissioner of agriculture
and provisional secretary, and treasurer,
Benjamin Rogers; members without
portfolio, Malcolm Mcdonald. j. w.
Ricnards. Peter MoNutt, X. G. McLooc
and George FORBES.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29

Yves broot Bapalss Church. Rev. George B
Tislay. u. D., pastor. Preaching BY the pastor
al 1880 a. m. sunday school A. m. special
prayer meeting at 500. Uni0n temperance
meeting Mt tire Methodist church. Inc ~ y.
m. NEE ing omitted. All are welcome. Seats iree.
wILL1sroN CHURCH, corner Thomas and
Carroll streets. Take Spring street car, Rev.
Smith Baker, ID ID. pastor. At iowa. No.,
Subject, what Christ says about phnl-i
Young Man"
Weslbrook Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev.
c. Y. Parsons, pastor. Prayer meeting plh
q. m. Preaching by the pastor at 1850 Q. m
Sunday school IL m. Epworth League q ?
m Union temperance meeting D. m with nd-
dress by Rev. W. r.. Berry Sec'y Of Christian
Civic League OF Maine All are welcome.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
DEATH OF FAMOUS INVENTOR

New York, December 2s VIII liam
wsstlake. inventor of the Westiake car
heater which dumped ths fire in case OF
derail nent or other accident. the loose
gIote lantern universally used by rail-
road men, the oil oook-stoye and the stove
board, die1 today in Brooklyn. He per-
fsctsd the first practical car lamp, which
draws air from the ceiling. He leaves a
widow ana three daughters. He was
BORN In England in 1891.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29

Drying preparations simply develop dry
catarrh; they dry up the secretions which adj
here TO the membrane and decompose, causing
a far more serious trouble than the ordinary
form of catarTh. Avoid all drying inhalants
and use that which cleauses, sOothes and heals.
Ely's Cream Balm Is such remedy and viii
cure catarrh or cold in the head easily and
pleasantly All druggists sell it at 80 cents or II
win be mailed by Ely Brothers, &c Warren St.,
N V
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
SuRANCE COMPANY PREsI.
DENT DEAD.

New York, December %. Daniel Add
san Heald, president of the Home Insur-
ance company of this city. die1 suddenly
this afternoon, supposedly OF heart d.
ssase, at his home near West Orange. N.
]. He was SO years Of age. MIR. Heald
was born In Chester. VT.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
NO SUCH INTENTION.

Berlin, December 2s The National
zsitung and the Tageblatt, discussing
the revived report that Germany is seek
ing a naval station in the Danish West
Indies, affirm that Germany never had
such an intention.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
wANT1ED.

VPHoLSTERING WANTED-Tnrkish and
u high grade upholsterng specially. Have
all the latest samples TO select from. Send
postal to +. J. DUFFEY, 1856 Vaughan st. 27-1
N4ANTED--We have frequent calls for desir-
w able two tenement houses in central or
western part of city. Owners OF such property
desiring TO sell please call at BENJAMIN
SHAW s. CO., 5lI Exchange st. 22I
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

TllG RETURNS for small capital We have
- Just succeeded In securing the exclusive
control aud manufacture of the celebrated
Doran Hydro-Carbon Lighting System, which is
and street lighting Each lamp gives 1909 can
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", the same as electricity. Absolutely safe sim
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ing business In their own city or town. ACORN
BRASS WORKS, 10 to n 5. Jefferson st.
Chicago. dee22lw3wS
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
Houses Everywhere
ALL PRICES.
Dalton &c CO.,
So EXCHANGE ST.

no LET-Fom furnished rooms on Deering
\ highlands, suitable for light housekeeping
price sis per month; location unsurpassed. Al
so fine down stairs rent OF rooms with mod
ern convenlences, at corner of High and Preble
streets. South Portland, for S13; room rent
Stevens auenue. near Congress street. only S1S
two s-room rents No. CT Concord street, $50
each. and many others. Several very low for
the winter. DALTON & co, So Exchange St
decSdtf