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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-15
APOLOGIES TO AMERICAN MINIS
TER FOR HIS RECENT
ANNOYANCES
CHINA MUST COME TO TINE
OFFENDED POWERS WILL DEMAND
PREPARATION, NOT IN TERRI
TORY, BUT IN CASH
PEKIN IS FAST BEING LOOTED
Even the Missionaries Are Accused
of Participating in the Ma
rauding of Chinese
Homes.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
PEKIN, Sept Prince Ching, who
visited the foreign ministers yesterday.
did not receive that cordial reception
he seemed to expect. At the British le-
cation, the first one he visited, the de.
meanor of Sir Claude Macdonald was
chilly in the extreme, and the visit oc-
cupied no longer than five minutes.
Prince Ching was borne on the Shout
ders of eight servants, preceded by four
officials of high rank. A troop of Jap
Rnese cavalry acted as escort and guard.
From the British legation the cavalcade
went to the German legation, but were
refused admission to the grounds, being
Informed by the Chinese interpreter that
the representatives of the emperor of
Germany were not receiving calls at
present from Chinese officials.
SPAIN GAVE TWELVE MINUTES.
At the Spanish legation, where also
the French minister resides, as his resi-
dence was destroyed, the call lasted
twelve minutes, and at the Austrian
hardly as long.
At the Russian legation over an hour
was spent. From there the American
legation was visited. Here the prince
was received by Mr. Conger and the
members of the legation. The prince told
Mr.. Conger that he felt ashamed to look
him in the face but that personally ne
had done all in his power to prevent the
catastrophe that had occurred, but the
force of events had proved too much for
him. Ching said that he had merely
come to pay a visit of respect to an old
friend.
WANT MONEY, NOT TERRITORY.
It is stated on reliable authority that
at the Japanese legation Ching was in
formed that Japan was utterly opposed
to any division of China by the powers,
and that both England and America
would stand by her in this demand, that
China would have to pay very heavily
fer the trouble she had caused. but it
would not be in loss of territory.
1t is now believed here that the settle
ment of the situation will be made by an
International commission, either at The
Hague or Washington, at which China
will not be represented. If the opinion
of high officials here can be taken as
guide, Germany, France, and, possibly,
Italy, are in favor of a division of China,
with a merely nominal Chinese empire,
while England, America and Japan viii
demand the open-door policy, a heavy
indemnity, and for long period the
policing of the country by an internal
uenal force.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-15
PEKIN IS IN BAD SHAPE.

The general consensus of opinion of the
American and British ministers and gen
erals is that seldom, if ever, in the his
tory of the world has any city been more
completely looted and gutted than Pekin,
and it is mainly due to the influence Of
Gen. Chaffee and the British general,
Gazalee, that the sacred city itself has
not suffered the same fate. In fact most
pf the members of the embassies, their
families. and even the missionaries think
that a great mistake was made in not
iooting it and burning it to the ground
They argue that If all the property of
the merchants, bankers, pawnbrokers,
and even the houses of the very poor
have been looted and burned, why should
the property of those mainly responsible
be saved and held sacred for their future
nse?
1t is an every day sight to see soldiers,
camp workers and members of the riff
aft that is following the army, selling
Rll sorts Of things. Hundred dollar watch :
es selling for $5; but now prices have
gone up and silver shoes are selling for
two-thirds of their value, and other
things accordingly. The proprietor of a
Pekin hotel has bought, it is stated, sill
yer worth over $3.50, 900 at a cost of less
than $50 000
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-15

SHANGHAI, Oct. H-The progress of
me Chinese court toward Sian Tu, tho
> nsW capital, has been delayed In conse-
1aence Of the presence OF supposed Nc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-15
wALDERsEE ON HIS WAY.

INfn
for PeISin.
ITEM TsIN. Oct. 14-Field Marshal
Count Won Waldersee and his star start
sd this morning for Pekin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
A New Court House.

The committee OF the County Board
last week whose duties included ali
examination of county buildings re-
ported in no very uncertain language
the fact that Grant county is sadly in
need of a new court house. The
Board in session took action on the
report and adopted it, appropriating
necessary funds for purpose of secur-
ing plans, specifications, etc. Acorn
mittee was appointed headed by
Chairman Ed NJ. Lowry to whom is
allotted the task of ascertaining APP
proximate cost of court house with
modern equipment suitable for Grant
codnty and they are empowered with
the privilege of visiting other court
houses in the state to obtain ideas.
They are to draw plans and submit
same to architects for purpose of
learning cost of construction, and in
every way are supposed to post them
selves thoroughly on court houses
and public buildings in general. On
the third Tuesday of January an adj
jou1ned meeting of the Board will be
held 10 consider these plans and at that
time definite action will be taken in
the matter.
1t is unnecessary to give in detail
at this time the reasons whereby
new court house is an absolute
necessity. The fact that county
records are daily subject to
total destruction from fire on account
of defective vaults is argument
enough in itself to convince the
strongest opponent of the measure.
The cost of the building will probably
reach $50, 900 and this Il small Item
when taken into consideration the
the loss involved should disaster visit
the structure in which papers of such
inestimable value are now contained.
Let us have new, substantial
court house by all means and one
that will be credit to the best coun-
ty in the state.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
Open And Shut.

She was too late to buy ticket so
she got aboard the train just as it
was leaving for Madison. As the
conductor approached, she opened a
satchel and took out a purse, closed
the satchel. opened the purse, gave a
five dollar bill to the conductor, closed
the purse. opened the satchel, put
the purse back and closed the satchel.
The conductor gave her the change
and she opeGed the satchel, took out
the purse and then closed the satchel,
opened the purse, put in the change,
closed the purse, opened the satchel,
dropped the purse in and closed the
satchel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
A Thankful Man

There is man at Washington, VIM.
Mckinley by name, who has perhaps
more reasons to be thankful than any
other individual in America. For his
administration has been unique in
American history for its triumphs of
domestic and foreign policy; for the
revival of material prosperity which
has followed the guarantees that his
election gave of sound economical
and financial policy and for the mag
nificent achievements of our armies
and navies under his command in adj
vancing the standard of humanity and
civilization over the downtrodden
colonies of Spain. Mr.. McKinley's
administration gives rich promise of
being the golden era of American his
tory. And the American people have
reason to be thankful that they have
had at the head of their government
during these troublesome times a
man at once so cautious and so bold;
so prudent and circumspect in delib-
Grafton and 50 vigorous and deter
mined in action upon the lines of Il
broad and progressive craftsmanship,
A feebler or a smaller president would
have hesitated to carry our victories
over Spain and our conquests of its
oppressed and plundered satroples to
their logical results. Under his able
administration our country has been
lifted to the rank of lirst-rate power
and he has accepted for the American
people all the responsibilities of that
position. Henceforth. without aban-
doning our policy of peace with all
the world, we shall play larger and
far mole influential part than ever be-
fore in those affairs of the civilized
world in which all nations have an in
terest and ours a far greater interest
than all others put together, For
this, thanks to VIM. Mckinley, but
above all, thanks to the good Lord, of
whose Providence he is the humble
instrument,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
State Historical Society
GLEANINGS OF STATE.
News of General Interest to People Of
Wisconsin.
Telegrnphie News of Happenings of tho
Past Few Days in the Great state
of Wisconsin.

Beloit Wis. NOV. POI. u. Currey,
a farme living near this city on the
Illinois side. and his son Clark, aged
II. were held up in their stable at go
o'clock Sunday night by three masked
robbers, who. after tieing them with
straps. went into the house where Mrs.
Currey was overcome by beating her
on the head with the butts of their
revolvers. Had it not been for the
family cat Mrs. Currey would MI
doubleday have been murdered.
The animal tipped over some plants
in an adjoining room as the robbers
We're attacking Mrs. Currey. The men
rushed into the room and Mrs. Currey
made her escape to neighbours. She
got the men to return with her, but
the robbers had fled. The desperadueS
had threatened to burn Mrs Currty
alive if She did not give them 500 they
rlaimpd WAS hidden in the house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
A Remarkable Gain.

The gain in Republican representa-
tives in the lower house of the next
congress was rather unexpected. The
Republican congressional committee
were sending out warnings during
the campaign that the house might
be uncomfortable close, and at one
time would probably have been salts
fed to hold their own as the tally
stands in the present house, viz: / So
Republican, 1913 Democrats and eight
of all other shades OF political belief,
giving the Republicans majority
over AL Of only II. 1t is now claimed
that in the next house the Repu BIZ
cans will have POI members, giving
them majority over all of 81
This is very remarkable gain
under the circumstances. aud shows
that in the election the voters of the
country were not carried away 50
much by the personality OF the presi-
Dental candidates, as by regard for
principles. Republicans voted for
Republican congressman on principle,
because they wanted Republican
policies carried out in our legislation,
and presumably the Democrats and
Populists voted for their candidates
because they wanted to see Democrat
ic and Populistic policies carried out
in national Legislation. The gain of
81 in Republican majority affords
evidence of how solidly Republican
the country is at heart.
President Mckinley will be support
ed in his policy of sound money, pro-
lection of American industry, and the
unfolding of the national flag, by a
congress decisively Republican in
both branches. There need be no
fear, therefore, that there will be any
backward steps taken.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
TALES OF POVERTY.
Pathetic Episodes In Daily Life as
Told by vi. Quad

Copyright, 1900, by G. B. Lewis.l
"How muchE' sharply asked the
pawnbroker as he took the glittering
ring from &he hands of the pale faced
and pertui bed young woman.
"Fo-four hundred DOLLARS she STAN
mered.
Il will give you cents"'
"Wha-what do you mean?''
1.-THE stones in this ring are only col
ored glass. and the ring itself is only
rolled gold. If you paid 10 cents for it.
you have been swindled."
"But it was given me by my Char
lie, my beloved, to clinch our betroth-
al she protested. VILLAIN. how dare
you intimate that my Charlie. who is
the soul of honor, would give me
worthless bauble?"
"Oh. it was Charlie, eh?" queried the
heartless man behind the counter.
Then that explains. have no less
than a dozen of his engagement rings
offered me every year. and all like this.
He buys them by the carload and gets
90 per cent off. Try the cooper shop
around the corner. Please don't faint
away in here, as this is my rush hour
IL shall not faint. No. neverl
shall be cool and calm, and | shall sit
in the parlor and wait for Charities ar
rival, and when he comes-when his
smiling face appears at the door
''Whaof" finished the pawnbroller
as he advanced 10 cents on u bucksaw.
This Bible" said the pale faced
young man as he extended the well
worn volume. was given me by my
dear and only mother"
And she is dead"
"She is. She died in my arms five
years ago-that is, she died while l
was out after n glass of beer"
"And she is in heaven now?"
"Shef is. She looked down upon me
as | entered this place, and though |
heard it not, have no doubt she said,
Albert, my beloved son, am sorry
that it has come TO this, but it is better
to pawn my last gift than to starve.
That's probably what she said, sir, and
| want dollar on it."
Rats"
"Then half"
"More ratsw
Gimme a quarter, then. quarter
will enable me tc get a new suit OF
clothes, pay up my back rent and go
west to grow up with the country"
"One dime only"
"What, thou scion of Adamant! Ten
cents for my dead mothers last gift
81 have Il ton of EN-"
"Ten cents for the volume which has
been my solace and comfort as ! starry.
ed and thirstcd in my garrett ROOM"
"Take II or leave it,
81 will take it. hut in the darkness OF
tonight when that sainted mother re-
turns to earth and hovers Ger my
couch
"Bahi Git outr' NJ. QUAD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
No Cause For Further Alarm.

The appearance of half dozen adj
ditional cases of diphtheria the latter
part of last week dispelled all hopes
that the epidemic had been wiped out.
Prompt action was at once taken to
confine the malady strictly to the af-
flicted families on part of authorities,
and every household where the dis
ease existed was quarantined. The
schools were closed. entertainments
declared off, and every move made to
check any further inrOads. While
this action was deemed hardly war
ranted By some it was certainly the
only way in which to control the trou-
bic and prevent its spreading.
We are happy to relate that no new
cases have been reported thus far this
week and the cases heretofore in ex-
istence are completely under control
and the victims convalescent. No adj
ditional deaths have occurred and
every case has been Of very light
form.
By Monday next Enless unforeseen
developments appear no such thing as
diptheria will exist in Lancaster and
no fear NAV be entertained ofresumIng
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
In County Court.

Estate of Phoebe Robinson, de-
ceased. Petition for settlement.
Continued.
Estate of Parius Patterson, deceased.
Petition for settlement. Account ex-
amined and allowed. Order made as
signing estate.
Estate of Emmeline Garside Pc
tition for guardian. Continued.
Estate of Margaret d. Thompson,
deceased. Petition to probate will.
Robt. f. Thompson named and APP
proved as executor without bond.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
ExCeptiOnnI.
''Bahl Git @
NJ. QUAD.

81 suppose you've run over and kill
ed more or less people," he said 10 I'll.
Boston trolley car motorman
"Oh, of course" was the reply.
"And is there such a thing as get
ting used to the sensation of taking
human lifeY
well, don't feel as wabbly over
the thing as | did at first. but
But you do cringe n littleY
81 did the other day when | ran over
an old man and recognized him. but
that was special case, you may say"
How spacial?"
He was my own father"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
Picture of Lincoln Falls.

Washington. Nov. 2o.-The magnif-
icent oil painting of Abraham Lincoln
which has for years graced the walls
Of the east room fell with a crash
early in the morning which aroused
the sleeping inmates Of the White
House. President Mckinley was
awakened and dispatched servants 10
discover the source Of the disturbance.
The Lincoln portrait holds the place
Of honor in the east room. being the
first 70 StFike rhe eyes Of visitors en-
1erinC the door. II is seven feet hish,
framed in n heavy gilt. the whole at
fair weighing about 400 pounds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
Licensed to Wed.

Chas Brick of Lancaster and Ella
Daley of Beetown
Thos. Hanley of Woodman and
Louisa Graiser of Fennimore.
Albert Walker of Mineralpoint and
Dorothy Henderson, of Platteville.
Thos. C. Robinson and i3ertha Root
both of Wyalusing.
Bernard McGangley of Benton and
Phelimine Murphy of Smelser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
A Body of Able Men.

The annual session of the Grant
County Board of Supervisors which
held its closing meeting on Saturday
morning goes down upon the records
of local history as being attended by
one of the ablest bodies of represen-
tatives that ever assembled in the
county's Legislative halls. Innumer-
able matters of more than passing
Importance came up for their consid-
Grafton and the efficient manner in
which these various..subjects were dis
posed of is worthy of commentator.
No matter sighted whether trivial
or not escaped customary considera-
ton and the decisions handed down
in every case indicate good judgment
and careful foresight. Expectancy
characterized their deliberations, and
where neighboring Boards are per-
picked for ten days or two weeks over
the usual routine of affairs concern
ing less territory and fewer people
our Board accomplishes by svstemat-
ic angement the entire work in a
week. Each member is worthy and
well qualified for the respective place
he holds and of the forty-three mem
bers composing the body it may
truthfully be said that not one is in
competent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
SEVEN OVERCOME BY GAS
Two Families Have a Narrow Escape
from Death by AsphyNiation.

Kcnosha. " is, Nov. 16.-Seven pca-
pie had narrow escape from asphyN-
iation in this city, and one of the vie
tins of tie accident is still in Il pre-
cariouS condition. The accident OK
cured ut the home of NJ. IL. Jensen,
and Mr. and Mrs. Jensen and their
little daughter. aged years, We're the
most seriously affected.
In another part of the house resided
Thomas Male and three little children.
All of them were found in critical
condition. The condition of the par
ties was discovered by neighbors al
an early hour in the morning, and the
prompt arrival of doctors saved tn
lives of the victims. Mrs. Jensen j.
considered III very serious condition
on account of the shock caused by the
accident
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
wedding VIII Not TAX. Place.

New York, Nov. 2O-The engage
ment Of Miss Mary +. wilkins. the
author, and Dr. Charles Manning Free
man. which followed a courtship Of
ten years and under which the couple
were to have been married one day
this month. has been broken. The now
elist. il is said. has concluded 10 de
vote her life 10 literary work and will
not become mistress Of the pretty lit
tie cottage her patient sutton has pre-
Dared for her at Metuchen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
Ounce Syrup for Sore Throat.

A gentleman knowing whereof he
speaks tells the Herald that a wash
or gargle made ~ stewing the peel
ings and cores of ounces and sweeten-
ing with honey is an invaluable RENE
dy for diphtheria or any kind of sore
throat. In his own family this SIM
pie preparation proved the saving
of life after other remedies failed.
It's worth trial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
Part ON Highway Vacated.

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 16.-A por-
ton of the road running between Del
afield and Oconomowoc, known az the
old Jeff Davis road. as the late presi-
dent of the Confederate states was the
civil engineer who superintendent the
construction of the highway, has been
vacated on the motion of Bishop Mich
olson, who thereby heads off the lay
ing of an electric railway line that
would have interfered with the bish-
ops plans regarding Nashotah kousc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
shot Three Times for n Deer.

Ashland, Wis, Nov. 19.-Peter Jard-
son. n homesteader residing near this
city, was mistaken for a deer and
shot three times. One bullet took IF
feet in his shoulder aud the other two
grazed his back, making painful
grooves on either side of his yertebrac.
.Iardson was found in an unconscious
state by two other hunters, who
brought him TO this city for Treatment.
He will survive. The men who Shot
Jardson have not been found.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
CIerg.mnn,. MIna ono OF .IoInt.

Fond du Lac. Wis. Nov 16.-Rev.
Russell C. Cheney principal of the En-
deavor academy ut Endeavor, Wis. is
lying ut st. Agnes hospital in a cond,-
ton of mental alteration that has seli-
Gus phases. Cheney arrived in the city
Wednesday morning to visit his life
long friend, Rev. Joseph II. Chandler,
and to solicit funds in Fond du Lac
for new building that the academy
is greatly in need of. He had not been
here long before his actions were mo-
tlced and he was removed to the hos
Dital OYprWork
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
STUDENTS NECK BROKEN
Princeton Freshman Climbs Water Tower
and TumbIes OF.

Princeton. \. J., Nov. 20.-Leonarl
NJ. Nash, a Princeton freshman, whose
home is in Bradford, Pa. was instant
ly killed by falling from the top of the
water tower, which stands on Mercus
heights and distributes the towns wa
ter supply. Nash and two classmates.
Robert Z. Brokaw and S. L. Moore of
St. Louis. were taking a walk past tie
tower, when the boyish notion of
climbing to its top. a height of 120
feet. seized them. Nash went up TO
the top and Moore was half way up
when Nash came crashing down, strik-
ing and almost knocking Moore off
the perpendicular ladder on the tow
er's side. Moore saved himself, but
Nash fell clear to the ground. break
ing his neck
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
A Few Don'ts.

If your neighbor is prosperous, let
him prosper. Don't try to drag him
down by growing and grunting at his
success. Say good word him.
Encourage him. Let it go at that.
Don't be knocker. Nothing on earth
is SO despicable as knocker. Speak
encouragingly or keep your mouth
shut. Work and hustle. Your turn
will come next. No man is the whole
show. II your town is moving along
nicely feel good about it. Help it
move. Put your shoulder to the
wheel and shove little. Push. Try
to get some Of the benefit yourself.
You are entitled to it if you work for
it. Don't stand around like shriv-
eled candaver snarling at every sun
beam that Eliminates another's soul.
Don't waste your time feeling sore e.
cause some .other fellow has more
brains than you have Do little
more hustling yourself. Don't be a
knocker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22

Racine, Wis, Nov. 20 The Racra
high school may receive S1.5o0 fft
the estate of John Niklas, an old sai-
dicr. who died in this city Sunday =
ernoon. although his will has not
been pr9hatcd it is claimed by ~
sons VINO knew him well that he iat
beuueathod the high school ili
amount. Ills estate is valued 4 ST.
ana lie gave two poor families ii I
city 5000 each. lie leaves no leia-
ffVes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-22
unteI lind HisfnrY.

Marinette. Wis. Nov. 20-The \.
Ludington's company boarding housr
was totally destroyed by fire yesterday
morning. 1t was built in 1896 and had
many historical incidents connect!
with it. Samuel ]. Tllden was CUES
in it once on his way north TO look ~
his copper mining properties. EX
Representative Isaac Stephenson re
sided in it in the early days and three
of his children were born there.