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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
REPUBLICAN CLAIMS.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Louisville, KY, Nov. 8.-Chairman
Combs, of the Republican State Cam
paign Committee, said: "While we
have not the figures thoroughly COM
piled yet we are certain that Yerkes
has carried Kentucky by a small
though safe majority. The result is
very close and will probably require
the official count. When ! left head
quarters we had a small plurality with
II counties still to be heard from.
am informed that over 5000 ballots
were not counted by the Goebel cleo
ton officers throughout the state on
account of trivial technicalities. We
have discovered that not only have
systematic frauds been practiced all
over the state, but in some counties
there was wholesale exclusion of vot-
ers from the polls. In Fayette county,
for instance, in two precincts, 500 vot-
ers were kept from voting. In
Breathitt, 600 persons were kept from
voting. Challengers and inspectors
were also excluded from the booths. In
a number Of counties the returns were
padded by the Democrats, notably in
Franklin and Owen counties.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
KENTUCKY VERY CLOSE
And Official Count VIII Be Necessary to
Determine the Result.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Louisville, KY, Nov. S.-With the
returns from all but 30 out of 1884 pre-.
cincts in Kentucky, the Courier Jour
nal makes Bryan's majority 5000, and
Beckham's 5000. The missing pre-
cincts are estimated in this result The
Republicans claim that majority will
be shown for Mckinley and Yerkes
when the returning boards canvass the
vote at Frankfort three weeks from
election day. Ex-Governor McCreary,
who managed the Democratic cam
palgn, has closed headquarters and re-
turned to his home. He said tonight
that he has heard from the campaign
chairman in every county in the state,
and that he places the majority of
Bryan and Beckham respectively at
5000. and 5000.
The Louisville Commercial (Rep)
will tomorrow say that the election is
very close 1t will not concede the de-
feat of Yerkes and the Mckinley cleo
tors, s,and will say that the official count
only can determine the result.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
The Daily Leader is on sale
at Gates News stand, Union
Depot News stand, c. R.
Buchanan's and Scott &
Wards.
ADMISSION OF GUILT.

True to its characteristics, principles
and policies, the Register employs viii
flying terms of personal abuse in it's
frantic efforts to divert the attention
of the public from the facts as pub
lished in the Leader of Wednesday, to
the effect that 1t practiced political
treachery of the vilest degree in the
campaign that has just closed. The
people, however, understand the situ-
alton perfectly well, and it is now too
late for the Register to place itself
right with the Republican party--it
fought the ticket, fact that is known
full well to all.
This said, all is said-the Register
virtually admits it by the use of its fa
vorite terms of billingsgate 1t is
welcome to all the benefit and all the
glory it can get out of the situation,
and in the publication of vile epithets
it will continue to have a clear field.
The Leader is free from the use of vic
ious, false personal attacks-it could
print columns daily and tell the truth.
but we have no place for such stuff.
1t is degrading in the extreme and be-
longs exclusively to the curbstone de-
generate.
The Leader is the recognized Repub-
lican papeE of Washington county.
1t publishes all of the legitimate news
and is a welcome, healthful compan-
ion in any home. Now is good time
to join it's large and fast growing army
of subscribers.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
DEMOCRATS FIGURING
Out as to Who They Shall Nominate in
1904.
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. S.-The Re-
publicans elected nine congressman in
Indiana and the Democrats four. The
Indiana congressional delegation re-
mains the same as in the last congress,
with the exception of the fifth district,
where Holiday (Rep.) succeeds Geo,
Faris (Rep) Official returns from all
but Is counties shows a plurality for
Mckinley of 10000. The legislature is
Al Republican on joint ballot.
Indiana Republican leaders urge
Senator Fairbanks for the Presidential
nomination in 1904. Leading Demo-
Gratis favor reorganization of their
party with the retirement of Bryan
from the leadership,and different man
agement of the party from that of the
past few years. Hill, Olney and Patti
son are suggested as candidates for the
Presidency four years from now.
Samuel B. Morse, proprietor of the
Sentinel, says: There is no doubt
that the real Democrats see the neces
sity of getting together and making
united struggle to enforce Jeffersonian
principles in the government" Morse
says that the Democrats party cannot
win unless it has different manage
ment, and that it must nominate some
man as patriotic and incorruptible as
Bryan, but Of wholly different tenn
permanent.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
GOOD EVIDENCE,

The following good evidence is taxi
en- from the Beverly Dispatch of this
week, published Thursday:
The Register seems to take consid-
cradle delight in the fact that the Re-
publican Congressional ticket was lost
in this county. They say in an editor
ial in their Wednesdays Register,
"That we did much to save VanVoor-
his from greater defeat in this coun
ty goes without saying" Mr., Regis
ter, not one single instant, all
through the campaign just ended, did
the Register support H. G. VanVoorhis
for congressman. From the organiza-
ton on the day of the last Republican
county convention, the Register knitted
H. c. VanVoorhis. Their intention
from the time of the GAINESVILLE con-
vention was to knife him. They did
so, and it is no more than was ex-
pected by Mr.. VanVoorhis and his
friends. You also state in your same
editorial, I'VE need to offer no apollo
gy to the Republican party of Wash
ington county, we contributed our
time and money, (being the only news
paper in the county to give the COM
mittee financial support,") and, Mr..
Register, that same financial support
that you gave to the committee was
used against H. c. VanVoorhis, the
candidate for Congress from this dis
trict
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
WESTERN RESERVE VS.. MARIETTA
Marietta Meets a Strong Team at CIeve-
land Saturday.

The Marietta College foot ball team
left this morning for Cleveland, where
game will be played Saturday be-
tween the home eleven and Western
Reserve. This will be one of the
three hard games that Marietta will
have to play this year and the out
come will be awaited with eager inter
est by the local enthusiasts. 1t often
happens that team rounds into excel
lent form during the latter part of the
season, and this too, when it has been
playing loose ball in all it's previous
games. This may be the case with Ma
rietta. Indeed, she must take brace
and play ball Saturday if she expects
to make any kind of record this
year.
Western Reserve tied Kenyon last
Saturday, and as the latter has been
playing the best ball in the state this
year with the exception of o. S. u,
the Marietta boys may confidently ex-
pect some goodhard work before them.
Coburn is out of the game for the sea
son on account of his injured shoul-
der. Ward will probably take his po-
sition at center, but if he cannot hold
it down, Wallace will be moved to that
position from left guard and Outerson
substituted for the latter's position.
The w. R. U. center is said to be a
hard and aggressive player, but it is
believed that Ward can stop him from
making much of gain.
AS Marietta plays Kenyon on the
18th, the game Saturday may be taken
as an indication of the result of that
game, for Western Reserve and Ken
yon failed to score on each other last
Saturday.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09

One of the most prominent figures in
the campaign just closed was Senator
Joseph B. Foraker, of our own state
He addressed thousands of people in
various sections of the country, and it
is universally agreed that his unans-
werable rguments had a great infu-
eice toward bringing about the desired
result. Foraker is recognized as the
greatest debater, as well as the great
est orator, in the upper branch of the
American Congress, and he never fails
to say the right thin at the right
time He will receive the unanimous
support of the Republicans OF Ohio
for reelection, which is most certain
to follow.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
THE LATEST.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Louisville, KY, Nov. 9, 1890 a. m.--
The Courier Journal, with the returns
from all but II of 1884 precincts in the
state, puts Bryans majority at 1900,
and Beckham's 4150 The II precincts
are sparsely settled and in the last
election gave combined Republican
majority of less than 500 In the above
majorities, respectively, for Bryan and
Beckham, the usual Republican major
tiles in the missing IL precincts are al
lowed for. Yerkes, Republican candi-
waite for Governor left tonight for his
home at Danville.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
Dropped Dead.

Fred Miraben went out on hunting
expedition Thursday afternoon. He
returned with one rabbit which, while
dead, had neither shot mark nor any
other mark Of violence upon its ,atla-
tony 1t is supposed that bunny
dropped dead of sheer fright and heart
failure when Fred and his shooting
iron loomed up in the distance.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09

The latest election returns indicate
that Mckinley carried twenty-seven
states and Bryan seventeen, with Ken.
lucky still in doubt If Bryan gets the
latter, the electoral college will stand
2Sl for Mckinley and 166 for Bryan.
Four years ago Mckinley carried
twenty-three states and Bryan twenty
two. Mckinley received 271 votes and
Bryan 176 in that election.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09

All eyes are again turned toward
Kentucky, and this time great interest
is manifested in the result of the cleo
tion held on Tuesday. 1t is the gen.
eral belief that the Republicans car
ried the state, but as to whether they
will get it is another question. The
people of this benighted state are to be
pitied
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
$500 to $1,000 Suits.

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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
Monroe Still Counting.

BY Associated Press.
Columbus, o., Nov. S-With one,
Monroe county, to hear from, Chair
man Dick,of the Republican state com
mittee, figures McKinley's plurality in
Ohio at 71,017.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09

Politics must now take a back seat
and give way to the great wave of bus
mess prosperity, which is certain to
sweep over this country during the
next four years.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09

Last night Parkersburg celebrated
in glorious fashion the election of
Hon. A. B. White as Governor of West
Virginia.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09

Mckinley is the first President since
Grant to succeed himself, and in con-
sequence a goodly amount of supersti-
tion has been set at naught.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09

Ohio did herself proud on Tuesday
in her vote for President, and Wash
ington county contributed good
share to the splendid result
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09

AS yet no one has discovered any
tears shed by one David Bennett Hill
over the result of Tuesdays election.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
Professor w. L. Robinson,

Teacher of Voice Culture, and Artis-
tic Singing, Italian method, has or
ganized a class in this city. Those de-
string to study with me will leave
word with John E. Leonhart, the jew
eler, or drop me card,
will call at their residence.
My teaching days here are Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. Best of ref
erences given. Address w. L. Robin
son, Marietta, Ohio.
Tues Sept. lift.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
Marriages.

In Brattleboro, Dec. %, by Rev. Father Cum
ninRham Henry Wiley and Katie mceove5In L.,
In bellows Falls Dec % by Rev. Alfred HAM
matt. George K. Wright and Miss Jennie L. nan
OI IN ReljoWs Fails, Dec. 10. by Rev F. ". Lewis,
Lester q. Parkhurst and Miss Minnie L. Parker
OI III Chester. Dec. is, by Rev. Henry L. Baiou,
Charles s Waite Of Londonderry and MIS- AnnH
9y RnrlinSton. Dec. q, by Rev. ]. "a. Metcalf,
Merton Covey Robbins Of Chicago, formerly Q,
Brattleboro, and Miss Florence hush rage Vi
M HiSSdale, N. H., Dec. 10, by Rey. D. L; Fish
ar Nelaon b. Smith and Miss Julia L. baliey'
OI IN 21de PARK. Mass, Dec. IS, j. Homer Bacon
and Miss Addie M. LeBourVeAu' Doln Vi De''O"'
Falls "a n A Ohristia oI
Greenfeid and Miss Sadie Waste OF Rowe. "A
In Heath. Mas, Nov. 20, Norman Eugene "A
ANS If Rowe and Miss Eva Hitchcock OF LEAN s. n
In Readsboro, by Rev 0; d. Putnam nov "
r. Cahee and Miss Lila b Holden. ~ u cohaa
In Readsboro, Dec: 20, 6y key ~ n 5r SnnV N
WhitinRham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
CHURCH AND SOCIETY =.

The annual election of officers by the
Foresters which was to have been held
Tuesday evening has been postponed until
Monday evening.
At the Adventist church, Elder W. n.
Blount, pastor. Prayer meeting at 10.45
A. NJ; Sunday school at II NJ; preaching
at 2 80 and 80; Loyal Workers meeting
at 6 80 All are cordially invited.
Unitarian church, Rev. E. Q. S. Os-
good, pastor-Services every Sunday at
10. 80 A. NJ. Sunday school at 11.45 A. NJ.
Theme for next Sunday, Forgetting the
Things which are Behind" All are well
come.
Centre church, Rev. Fl. r. Miles, pas
forthcoming service at 1890, preaching
by the pastor. Sunday school at Las.
The pastors Bible class will begin the
study of Hosea. Christian Endeavor serv-
ice at Z p. NJ.
Universaist church, Rev. Reignold K.
Marvin, pastor. Morning worship at 10. 80
O'Clock, with last sermon in the series on
"Universalism at the Close of the Nine
tenth Century," the subject, "Universal.
ism and Progressive Orthodoxy" Sum-
day school at 11.45 A. NJ. Junior union at
3P. NJ. Senior union at p. NJ. Topic,
Choking Backward" All are welcome.
Methodist church-Rev. R. F. Lowe,
pastor. Sunday services, Dec. 30: Morn
ing worship, 10 80, subject, "Looking
Both Ways; Sunday school, 11.45; Ep-
worth league, 9; preaching, Z. Watch
night service Monday evening, Dec. 81, be-
ginning at 8 p. NJ The new Epworth
league cabinet will then be installed. Rev.
Mr.. Wood of West Brattleboro is expected
to be present to participate.
First Baptist church, F. E. Marble, min
ister-Morning worship, 1880. Bible
school at noon. Evening worship, I p. NJ
Topic, "The Day of Decision" continu-
ing the Elijah series. Special music:
March "Atbalien Mendelssohn
Pecitation and chorus. "As God the Lord" eli
ish N Mendelssohn
Chorus, Hear us Baal." (Elijah.) Mendelssohn
Postlude, "Prelude and Fugue" in d minor,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
III THE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK at Brat.
tleboro, In the state of Vermont, at the close Of
business, December 10, 1900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
49Eatbs.

Tn Rrattleboro, Dec. %, Frank B stoddarSd' ~
In Rrattleboro Dec "a, Patrick GRIMM ~ ~ -.
In South Newfane, Dec ~ EzrA Nins' " ''''9'
In rniord. Dec. 81, Mrs. Henry Thomas, 3d.
In Chester, Dec. 90, Mrs. Josephine man, WHO
OF IN n A ainsdsie, N H., Dec 10, William Henry
Lang IN Nsrrseansett Pier, R. l., Dec. ~ Aioro
F9ra S % Mass Dec 8, Donald Comfort Starr
onIv child of Henry A. and Ella Starr. d Mo-.
IN Cummngton, Mass DEC; Sa' ros W. ~ num-
rlheld, 70, formerly OF brooAhne anu "'9'
m s1 Roaion Dec. 81, Frank +, RIchardson 90
Near Tarpon Springs, Fla, Dec w. ""'iA'A a.
BigeloST ,, Is s Mass, Dec 90 George W.
t1a ~, "a. formerly OF Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
Is Bed Room Suits

In ash, birch and oak. A splen-
did suit for only $I3.oo. Large
bureau with a "a by 10 bevel
plate mirror, full size commode
with three drawers, Bed stead is
6 feet high and 4 fest 6 inches
wide, golden oak finish.
. Our lot of heavy ash suits, 40
inch bureau with swell top
drawers, mirror is "a by 80 bevel
plate, handsome carvings, very
snowy. This style we have con-
sidered cheap at $1,000 will sacri-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
Births.

In West Marlboro Dec. 81, son TO Mr.. and
Mrs Ed F. Bellows.
In Chester, Dec. e, daughter to Mr.. and Mrs
In Gniiford, Dec 10, a son to L. D. and Maud
In HinsdaIe, N. H., Dec. Is, daughter to Dr.
In Winchester, N. H.. Dec. 90, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles ". Allen, formerly OF AshueloI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
NORTH HINsDALE.

E. E. Lombard will preach in the
church Sunday morning at IL O'Clock.
Subject, "Thoughts Gathered from the
Closing Century and Resolutions for the
Newt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28

II Won are tired taking the large old fashioned
eriping pills, try Carriers Little Liver Pills and
take some comfort. man can't stand every
thing One pill dose. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
To Cure a Cold In One nay

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
eists refund the money II 1t fails TO cure. E. w.
Groves signature is on each box. Is cents. i
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
Dining Chairs.

Lots of dining tables with hand
some carved legs, solid oak, have
been good sellers at $500 for 8
foot and $500 for 6 foot size.
Will close at 5000 and $500. i
A few side boards to be closed
at three-fourthS of the regular
prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
REMOVAL SAL E
AS shall occupy store house inside Of 80 days. we are
desOu Of closing out everything hand various store
rooms and shall make great sacrifice in order to do it,

fee at $3.50.
Eight other styles at prices rang
ing from $II.oo to $22.oo.
Iron Beds.
Thirty white enamel iron beds.
A neat scroll head and foot. Has
been a good seller at $3.50, to
move them at once will close
them out with spring for $3.50,
for the SO, and $500 for the
40. More expensive styles at
5000, $500 and $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
LII THE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK at Brat
tleboro, In the state of Vermont, at the close Of
business, December 10, 1900.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. ............. $3.50 95e 81
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured.... 1,123.07
u. S. Bonds to secure circulation. 100000 90
Stocks, securities, etc. ..,........ 10A,30076
agents). ........................ 1,7ss.s8
Due from state banks and bankers.. 10000
Due from approved reserve agents -. 1903 800 IS
Checks and other cash items. ........ 1,0s6 so
Notes of other National Banks. $3.50. 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels, cents 1l7.H
Legal tender notes 49,. $500 $4,000
Redemption fund with u. s. treasurer,
1--WE per cent Of circulation ......... 100000
Total Observation-Disclosures. 1851, 1888
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in..............$ 500 900. 100
Surplus FUND ......................... 100000
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes palu ..........t .-.............- 6l.424.oO
National bank notes outstanding 49,. 5000 90
Individual deposits subject to check -. 625. 200 10
Demand certificates Of deposit. 224s.20
Cashiers checks outstanding ......... 1,6S0.52
Total e. .S06l, las
STATE OF VERMONT, COUNTY OF wIHDHAM, IS:
l. w: H. BRAcKETT, Cashier Of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear tn at the above statement
is true TO the best OF my knowledge and belief
W. II. BRACKETT Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22d day
of December, 1900.
CHARLES A. HARRIS,
Correct Attest
$ $S4 E : a s $P %Ssakn Directors
The Princeton union., 1900-08-02
MIR. TONNES POSITION.
Said He Is of the Opinion That He Shoul,
Withdraw.

Said He Is of the Opinion That He Should
Withdraw.
LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 2.-The with
drawal of Hon. Charles A. Towne from
the Populist ticket as vice presiden-
tial candidate is still an undetermined
question. Mr.. Towne spent nearly all
Of the day in Lincoln and most of the
time was with W. j. Bryan, but just
before he took the train for Chicago he
stated to the Associated Press corre-
spondent that he was not prepared to
say whether he would remain on the
ticket or would withdraw. Neither
Mr.. Bryan nor Mr.. Towne would dis
cuss the mission of the latter or the
subject Of their conference for publica-
tion. That it had to do with his with
drawal, however, there is little ques-
tion
Populist leaders here who talked
with MIR. Towne, say he is still of the
opinion that he should retire. He has
offered his services to- the Democratic
national committee to advocate the
election Of Bryan and Stevenson and to
continue as a candidate for vice presi-
dent himself would, they insist, put
him in position not far from ridicu-
lous. Mr.. Towne is on his way home
at Duluth, and after he reaches there it
is believed he will announce himself.
He came to Lincoln direct from Me-
vada, where he has been making
speeches. He regards the outlook good
in Western states from his standpoint.
The Princeton union., 1900-08-02
DULUTH GRAIN MARKET.

Nearly 70,OcO,OOO Bushels Received Dur
ing the Last Crop Year.
DULUTH, Aug. 2.-July 81 marked
the close of the crop year of 1899-19OO.
The total amount Of grain received at
the head of the lake during that period
was nearly 70,000,000 bushels, to be
exact, 69,953 ,O00. The total receipts for
the year were 20, ,lS1 900 bushels less
than for the crop year ending July 81,
one year ago, and 7,S69,00O bushels
more than for the year ending on the
same date in 1898. The wheat receipts
for the year just ended were So, 1876, 900
bushels, as compared with 7s,37S, 900
bushels for the period ending in 1896
when they were the largest on record
in this market. The flax receipts for
the crop year just ended were 100000
bushels, which is record breaker.
The Princeton union., 1900-08-02
Allies Have Left Tien Tsin for
the Relief of the Foreign
ers at Pekin.
Believed Not More Than Thirty
ThOusaad Men Are Available
for the Move.
First Engagement of Expedition
Likely to Be With the Vice.
roy Of Yulu.

LONDON, Aug. 2.-"The allies began
the advance from Tien Tsin this morn
ing announces an agency bulletin
dated at Shanghai Aug. /. It is as
umed that the Americans, British and
japanese are taking part in this for
ward movement whether other nation.
alities are or not. An advanced base
probably will be established 20 or 80
miles nearer Pekin and supplies will be
assembled preparatory to direct stroke
at the capital.
Of the 10000 allies debarked at Pc
Chi Lii ports, English military observers
consider that 80, 900 are available for an
advance beyond Tien Tsin. The Chi
nese forces, according to the vague
gatherings Of the allies intelligence Of
ticers up to July 81, were disposed in
great arc, 80 miles long and distant 10
Or Is miles. The numbers and exact
location of the several divisions are ut
terly unknown. The Pei Ho river is
blockaded::by supken stone.laden junks
for 20 miles beyond Tien Tsin, and
farther up, according to Chinese spies
of the allies, a dam has been constructed
for the purpose of flooding the low
lying expans, Of country.
The first engagement Of the relief ex-
pedition will probably be at Pei Tang,
where the viceroy of Yulu personally
commands.