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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-05

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Holiday
Novelties
NOW READY
FOR
YOUR INSPECTION.

Our store is full Of the newest
and best collection OF Christmas
gifts in the city.
They must be seen to be appre-
ciated
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GEN. MERCER TALKS
WAR WITH ENGLAND.
Continued from page One.

long Sunday with part OF Gen. Dewet' ;
forces north Of Bethulie. The Beers. he
added .~were headed on and retired in a
northeasterly direction
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FOR the most e2atnrmts iHmch on dinner
A. - ard upwards 50 - the German
nAkpry E9z-si4 SenauG avenue.
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80 cole watches and = 40 rings e. choose
from. ". ". Finck, ieweler. SIC Second
avenue.
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PRIVATE alnsn Eru1Ens Tor families Of
from % 80 al the German Bakery. Sc.
"a Second avenue.
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20
CHINA'S TWO GREAT CITIES

known, it is the seat of the imperial
Tung-Chau, ninety miles distant by
water and sixty by land. There the
passengers land and the freight is
taken off
Pekin is eleven miles distant from
Tung-Chau, and is connected with 1t
government. and has been such for
about 500 years. Here the foreign min
listers are stationed. Minister Conger,
for the United States, Sir Claude
Macdonald, England, and M. DE Giers,
Russia. The population is estimated
to be about 100000, which may be
wrong by several hundred thousand,
as no census has ever been taken.
The citizens of both Tientsin and
Pekin are very hostile toward foreign
ers. and the travellers for pleasure who
visit either are not many. Their at
mosphere is so foul. owing 20 their
dirtiness. that foreigner, accustomed
to clean streets, can hardly breathe it.
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20
ORIGINOF THE BOXERS

The Boxers are still mystery to the
Chinese minister, who says they were
never heard of in China up to the time
OF his departure from the country,
three years ago. But Chinese-A Amer
lean named Sun Vow Pang ventures
an explanation Of their origin. Ac-
cording to this authority the present
troubles may be related back to the
disputes between the progressive par
ty, which had the emperor for its
igurehead. and the conservative party
of the empress dowager. II will be
remembered that the emperor bios
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20
ONE WOMAN DELEGATE.

Utah Has a Uniqu. Honor at Phiiadeiphin
Philadelphia. June 16.-The only wo-
man who is sure Of seat on the fioot
OF the Republican national convention
is Mrs. William Henry Jones of Salt
Lake. Utah, who Is regularly elected
delegate. She viii be here Monday.
Mrs Jones Is the wife OF well-known
civil engineer, and Is president of the
woman's Republican Club OF Salt Lake
City.
Mrs. William s. Taylor. wife Of the
ex-governor OF Kentucky, has been
elected an honorary delegate TO the con
vcntion. but whether or not she will be
admitted TO the floor. Secretary Dick
cOtld not say,
Mrs. J. Ellen Foster has opened the
HEADQUARTERS OF the National Woman's
Republican Association. of which she
Is the president Two Of her assistants
are here and the remainder of the fifty
will arrive to-day. Many handsomely
guwned women have visited the head
quarters. They were much interested
and enthusiastic. All were for Nc
kinley. but there was n great differ
.uCe Of opinion as to who should be
vice president.
Personally | have no choice" re-
marked Mrs Foster. II believe with
Senator Hanna and the majority of the
leaders. that man should be elected
who suits all of the party. who would
make an acceptable president, If nee
esshry, and who can get votes Nearly
all of the men mentioned so far can do
this
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20

AS rule boats drawing more
than eleven feet cannot enter
it, and the Nawark. Admiral
Kempff's flagship, cannot get nearer
than seven miles to its mouth. At its
entrance are the Taku forts, and across
the gulf are the fortifcations of Port
Arthur
Boats drawing more than ten feet
touch the muddy bottom of the stream
almost all the way to Tientsin unless
they travel only during high tide and
rest when the water is low. The high
est tide is ten feet and the neap tide
seven and a half feet AS a bar OBJ
structs the entrance to the river all
but very light draft boats must wait
until high tide to get in.
At Tientsin the river is about 200
feet wide. Only boats that draw from
two to three feet can go on to Tung-
Chau. as the stream is formed by the
confluence of the Pekin and the Yuen
Ling rivers Just above Tientsin.
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20

dried brick and are very poor,
but the business buildings are more
pretentious. The United States con-
sulate is one of the best examples of
Chinese architecture in its highest
form, to be found In the city. Tientsin
has public garden. which receives
very good care.
In 1858 a treaty was concluded be-
tween China, Russia, England. France
and the United States at Tientsin. and
at the convention OF Pekin in 1860 the
port was made an open one.
In reaching Pekin from Tientsin the
boats ascend the tortuous river to
by broad stone road and by a canal,
either of which may be used by the
travellers or by merchants in trans
porting their goods.
Pekin is better known than any of
the other Chinese cities whose names
have crept into print since the out
break of the Boxers. As is commonly
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20
SWIFT SHIPS AS MESSENGERS.
Cabiegrams to kempn Unanswered and
Washington Authorities Arc Growing
Anxious.

Washington Authorities Arc Growing
Anxious.
Washington, June 1.-THE third day
passed here without single line of
news from any official source respect
ing the critical situation in China. All
day the telegraph offices at the White
House and In the state, war and navy
departments were manned, but no word
came. Inquiries of the cable compan-
les showed that not only were the COM
munications by wire from Pekin, Taku,
Tlen-Tsin and all northern China sus-
pended, but the notices conveyed Little
encouragement for the hope that they
would be soon reopened
the War Department early in the
day received the following message
from the Western Union headquarters
at New York:
THE only news from the East to-
day is the notice of an interruption OF
the Great Northern lines between Blag-
owestshensk and Tschita, which cuts
all communication with China ana
Japan via that route"
The line referred to is land wire
running out of Pekin to Tschita to the
north and connecting with the Russian
Siberian system. Thence land wires
run through Korea and by short ca
BILE across TO Nagasakt, Japan.
The Navy Department during the
day made an effort to reach Rear Ad-
mIral Kempff on his flagship Newark
at the Taku forts, at the mouth of Pei
Ho river. A cablegram was addressed
to the commander of the United States
ship Yorktown at Chez Foo, the near
est treaty port to Taku, on the northern
side OF the Shan Tung peninsula, re-
peating the message intended to Ad-
luS FT-httrSHuV tnnnirinp
as to his situation, the conditions at
Pekin at last report. and into his need
for more men and ships and directing
the commander TO take the message at
once to Taku and return with the an
swer The department Is now pretty
well assured that the original message
never reached Admiral kemph. The
department does not know whether the
message to Chez Foo can be delivered
hut made the effort. From Chez Foo
10 TCku is only n single days run Tor
the Yorktown, so that an answer from
Admiral Kempff should be received by
Monday night. II Chez Foo can be
reached to-day.
Meanwhile II the communications re-
main uninterrupted with Taku, 1t is
certain that a message VIII be ordered
nj once at Manila to dispatch more ma
val force, or troops on transports, to
reinforce Admiral Kempfr and extend
aid to the International relief column,
which. It is beginning to be feared. is
Istelf In sore need of help
The State Department to-day receiv-
ed numerous kilograms from relatives
and friends OF Americans in northern
China and In Pekin, praying for news
touching the welfare Of their friends.
Mr.. Lcdynrd Of Detroit, father of tho
wife OF the German ambassador at
PelSin. reported TO have been killed by
the Boxers WINS one Of the most anN'
ious OF these inquirers-
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20
ATTORNEY.

somed out as reformer and issued
several edicts which made the repre-
sentatives of old China shudder with
version and dismay. Competent crit
les said at the time that his methods
were so crude and arbitrary as to be
utterly impractical, though they were
Inspired by correct motives. Events
Justified their predictions. Supersti-
tions, long-established customs and
abuses could not be overcome at
word, and the reform movement
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20

played right into the hands of the en-
press. Like most of her countrymen.
she hated the foreigners. The re-
formers were the foreigners friends.
Hence China for the Chinese was the
import of a counter-revolution, and
such of the reform leaders who did
not have their heads cut of were glad
to escape to distant lands. After the
empress was restored to power the
Yee Ho Chuan Righteousness. har-
mony and fists. hence "Boxers'D or
ganized their secret society to assist
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20
Grneral Wood order. a GcneraI Inspeetion

General Wood Orders "a General Inspection
Havana. June 17.-So many eNtraor-
dinary charges have been published in
the United States that Governor Gen
erai Wood has decided to appoint a
special commission, consisting of one
American officer and two Cuban civil
ians, TO hear testimony offered by any
who may wish to make specific charges
of malfeasance in office or of official
extravaganza. The commission will
have power to investigate the charges
and to compel the attendance of wit
ueSses in the court.
General Wood, referring to the mat
ter to-day, said:
The time has come when these per-
sistent accusations against men hold
ing office should, for the sake of the
officeholder, be faced. Let us have
these charges threshed out and see If
there is anything in them. My desire is
to keep otficialdOm in Cuba as clean as
possible"
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20

formers who were not discouraged
enough already, and to help check the
foreign devils, among whom, in spite
of the contradiction in terms. were the
missionaries. AS time passed check
ing became numbering, and the wick
ed old woman either abetted or winked
at the crime. This is why the impe-
rial troops have made no headway
against the so-called rebellion and
why the powers have united In SELF
protection.
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20
Have Come Into Prominence
AS a Result of Boxers
Revolt.

The city OF Tientsin. which has come
into sudden prominence as result of
the outbreak of the Boxers. is located
upon the Pei-Ho river, about thirty
three miles above its mouth by land.
and almost twice that distance by wa
ter. 1t is the second-largest city of
northern China, having an estimated
population of about 100000. and is
the port of Pekin. the capital of
China.
The meaning of Tientsin is THE
Heavenly Ferry" The town is an i'm
portant center OF trade. and is the
terminus of the imperial canal and Of
railroad, Tung- -Chau. which was
opened a dozen years ago. 1t is ex-
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20
COLORADO NOTES.

A typographical union has been or
gonlzed at Florence
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20
Say They VIII Protect w. $. Taylor

indianapolis. Ind. June 17.-Frlends
of W. S. Taylor of Kentucky, who will
be in the party going to the Philadel-
phia convention which the Kentuckian
is expected to Join, declare they will
resist to the utmost any attempt to
get possession of Mr.. Taylor while ell
route and will go prepared TO defend
him. Mr.. Taylor is still in the city.
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20

ceedingly dirty. as
are all Chinese
cities. Its streets
are nnpaved, anu
are always covered
with garbage.
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20
,5i. P9l,s shShsn siis. al hI & rEssSA E,.isS

The "Themple Of
Heaven" is in Pc
kin.
The Pei-Ho river
empties into the
Gulf of Pe-Chi-Lo.
The Lamar register., 1900-06-20

which seems to be
never carrie d
away.
T h e dwelling
houses are con-
structed of sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-02
M PoachiuR.

There was 4 woman in the car the
other day who was talking TO another
woman so earnestly that she forgot
there might be eSvesdroppers.
''Of course I'm her friend" she said
Indignantly. she never had a warm
er friend than I am in her life, but /
certainly am not going TO lend her my
Paris hat TO copy. There's 4 limit TO
human affection" And she looked so
determined and fierce and so thorough
ly as If she had reached that limit that
her friend acquiesced meekly and be-
gan TO talk about Thoreau and peace
f1l subjects generally.
Clothes seem n rock Oh which femi-
nine friendships go to pieces very Of
ten Perhaps those that do were never
OF the iron bound character. but then
perhaps also few friendships between
women are of this sort At all events,
in this absurdly machine made world.
when the slightest evidence of individ-
uality in dress is hailed with acclarla-
tons by the multitude and priced by
her who has thought il out a poachIng
upon the preserves of another maids
ideas is regarded as q little less helm
Gus sin than stealing her jewels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-02
Beautiful Re.idence sIte,.

The beautiful land lying between
Chippisnnock cemetery and the viii
lage of Sears belonging to the Gen.
Rodman estate is now offered for sale
by J. NJ. Buford in tracts to suit pur-
chaser. For country residences this
location is not surpassed for beauty
or convenience in the county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-02
See These Prices.

Firecraekers ? cents a package.
Shall Roman candles cents a
dozen.
Large cannon crackers 8 cents per
dozen.
Caps, IL boxes for ? cents. at
You've & MCCOMBs'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-02
the weather we Nay Have.

Showers and thunderstorms tonight
and probably tuesday; cooler tonight.
J. M. SHEhIER, Observer
Tsnpersture-At7 g n, 20; At $40
p. n, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-02
Lunches

Chris VSgel will serve turtle Soup
Tues day night and all day WEDNESDAY
at his place on Twelfth street and
Fifth avenue. :
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22

For the Gloucester County Democrat =:
The annual meeting ofthe State Audubon
Society was held at PlaiDfi cid, New Jersey
March s.
The society was formed three years age
as the result Of meeting which war
addressed by Mr.. William butcher, Of
New York. 1t now contains one hund red
and sixty-six members, with eight Local
Secretaries in the State. The President il
Alexander Gilbert, Mayor of Plaiufield
The Secretary and Treasurer is Miss Anna
Hahiland, and the list of honorary Vice
Presidents includes many names prominen;
in the State.
The purpose of the Society is to discour-
age the purchase and use of the feathers
of any bird except the ostrich and The
domestica!ed fowls, and to prevent the
destruction of.birds and their eggs.
After the business meeting Mr.. butcher
gave lecture to the members and theil
friends. After sketch Of the life 81
Audubon, the great American ornitholo
gist for whom the Society is named, BIZ
showed pictures of many birds which are
being killed for ornaments. He said ID
his address that of all orr native birds
only three are harmful, but as these arr
hawks which are often confounded with
the useful species, it is better to let all go.
Il is estimated that the meadow larks alone
annually save $75, coo to the farmers O
New Jersey by destroying the insects which
| would destroy the grain. If all the bird
were taken suddenly from the world, man
kind would also perish.
! Life membership dues for the Society
are Csc. for teachers and school children
and 81 fof all others
Lucy NJ GRIseosl, LEGAL sec;y.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
County Notes.


Two deaths occur ed in one household
at HardingviIle within four days the past
week. Both had been i'll for some time, but
till within few days OF their decease were
able to be up and about the house Isaac
Frye died on Friday morning and was
buried on Monday afternoon, and on Mon
dag evening the spirit of Mrs. Frye took it's
fight and her remains were laid away
beside those of her husband on Wednesday
morning The services we're held in the
church and were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Speerli. Mr.. Frye was II years.of age,and
Mrs Frye &c. Mr.. Frye was well and
favorably known in this section, and the
old couple were highly esteemed by all
who knew them. Mr. Frye was born in
Glassboro and had quite record as a
soldier. He entered the Union Army on
September II, 1861, as a member of Com
psny Fl, Seventh Regiment New Jersey
Infantry, and served under Captain Sam'I
j Hopkins. He was mustered out of the
service on October Z. 1864. He re-enlisted
on April 5, 1865, in Company D, Seventh
Regiment United States Veteran Volun-
teers, and was mustered out of the service
in April, 1866. CLASH ,ro Enterprise
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
BRIDGEPORT.

a large number of relatives and friends
of Mr. John Jones gave him grand sur
prise on Monday of last week, it being the
80th anniversary of his birth. A very
pleasant day was spent by the many pre-
sent.
Mrs A. L. Pollard, State agent for the
International Publishing Co, who has been
under the doctors care for some time back
is improving in health at this writing.
Rev. Jacob Holdcraft has charge Of the
church services during the absence of the
pastor Rev. Chattin. The extra services
have been discontinued.
MF. James Ross met with very painful
mishap while cutting wood few days ago
by a stick flying up and striking him in
the face.
The recent snow storm was quits sur
prise to many. but the sports quickly
thought Of sleighs.
VIM. d. Kille, in old resident Of this
township, formerly residing at Prospect,
died On Monday last at that place.
The fishermen are making ready for the
Spring work Dir. Lewis Seibsrt has al
ready gone.
Rev, s. ChattiB will return to the charge
at this place for another year.
The election for members of the Board
of Education for Logan Township was held
10 the town hall on Tuesday evening when
the following membert were elected ~ Mr..
Samuel Holton. years; Mr.. VIM. H.
Moore, 8 years NJ. 3 Robinson, 3 years
Mr.. John Magin, 2 years, for nnexplred
term Of Jacob Shivler.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
A SOCIAL GATHERING.

After the adjournment of Council, retir
ing President Benjamin W. Cloud invited
the members of Council, the retiring mem
bers, His Honor, Mayor Ladd, Chief Waram
of the Fire Department, the representa-
tiVes of the press and the various members
of the city government, to banquet at
Newton Hotel. Covers were laid for thirty,
and more pleasant company is rarely as
sembled. After oysters raw and fried,
vegetables, chicken salad and diamond
back terrapin. cakes, ice cream, fruit and
coffee, came Hsvans cigars, and during the
enjoyment of these, members Of Council,
the various city officers, and the members
of the press, opened their minds bit, and
permitted their fellows to peep into their
inuerm0st souls. The editor of the DEM
ocRAT is happy to say that he was one of
the number who enjoyed Mr. Clouds
hospitality, and az he was not enjoined
to silence, feels free to say that we regret
the whole city could not have been present,
at least at the confessional. Space will
permit us to say, however, that we are to
have the fire plugs flushed at regular inter
walls this year, the cutters kept clean, the
streets sprinkled, and sewers arn't SO
terribly far off, and less money is to be
equdnutt6u Ia pOtp6IIug, anu mOEo III real
street improvement. Host Cloud presided
with becoming grace and modesty, and
whenever an admirer undertook to put
boquet on the lapel of his coat, he was
called down. Pleasantly aside, we believe
the people will have cause to thank ex-
President OF Council, Benjamin w. Cloud.
for bringing the members of Council
together in social way, and discussing
topics closely allied to a healthier. a
weather. and, if possible, prettier Wood
bury.