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PRACTICE ON THE THAMES
TALE CREW BEGINS TO EASE OFF
 IN ITS WORK.
The Rowing Yesterday Very Lishf-A Few Racing Starts With the Fresh- men in the Evenipg-Deprossfon at Baseball Vtctory-Cesebrated by Bonfire.

Yale Quarters, Gales Ferry, June 26.- To-day has been a rather quiet one for the crew. and very little hard work will now be done until the race, which is but two days off. The morning practice was very light and the evening work still lighter. All the varsity eight did tonight was to take a few racing starts with the freshmen, after which they re- turned to the boat house. The fresh men remained out a short while longer. indulging in little easy rowing, and there will be no more hard work until the race.
 The varsity four had a hard days work, probably as hard as any during the regular practice season. The crew was out fully three quarters of an hour tonight. They did not cover any par ticular distance, but rowed few long stretches. It is probable that the crew will be given a complete rest ,to-mor row.
 The varsity eight and four-oar crews and the officers and substitutes called on the Harvard crews at Red Top this afternoon and stayed nearly an hour. Most of the time was spent at the tele- graph office listening to the returns from the ball game as they were being received. When the Yale crews left taa Harvard quarters but five innings of the game had been played and they de- parted in a very pleasant frame Of mind, When the outcome of the game was learned there was keen disappoint- nent, however,
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KrmnR Comfrms News.

Washington, June 26.-The navy de- partment has received the following ca blegram from Admiral Kenpff
 ''Talsu, June 25. Secretary of the Navy, Washington: Relief force reached Tien-Tsin 23d loss very small; Pekin relief force which left Tien-Tsin June 10, reported ten miles from Tien-Tsin, surrounded; force left Tien-Tsin 2fth to render as- sistance Kempff.' The secretary of state has received a dispatch from United States Consul John Fowler at Che Foo saying: Com bined forces entered Tien-Tsin 23d
 Fowler"
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Ci,y Hall Committees.

Several committees were to have held meetings last night in the city hall, but only one, the committee on railroads and bridges, had a quorum. This com mittee after organizing voted to meet with the Orange selectmen, on a date to be selected by the latter, to look over the layout for the new Kimberly avenue bridge The Fourth of July committee and the other committees which were to meet did not have quorums
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Srrtoms RmnnxynH- tm WilIinlnnt

Willimantic, Conn, June 2G-Mrs. Eli iah L. Upton of South Windham was seriously hurt in runaway accident this afternoon. On account of her ad- vanced age, being over four score years, it is feared that the injuries and shock will prove fatal The runaway was caused by the horse becoming frighten- ed at an automobile The accident oc- cured on the South Windham road about two miles east of Willmantic
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Drn,h ofA. [. Sn,i,h.

Andrew c. Smith, for many years a respected citizen of this city, died at his home at 16S Davenport avenue at 30 this morning. The deceased was at one time prominent builder but of late years has been retired from husi- ness. He leaves three brothers Patrick and Bernard T., of this city, and Walter of New Jersey.
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Four Victoria Crosses Awarded.

London, June 26.-The Gazette to-day announces that Victoria crosses have been bestowed on Major John Philipps Hornby. Sergeant Parker and Driver Glassock of "Q' battery Royal arti- lery, for conspicuous bravery in saving four of the guns from the convoy dis aster at Kornspruit, Orange Free State, March 31 of the present year
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German Crops Snff rrd Tcrrtbly.

Berlin, June 26.-The Berliner Tage- blatt to-day publishes correspondence from Vrehtekop, dated May 12, regard ing the engagement around Zand river, in which the German corps with the Boer forces is described as having suf- fered terribly, A list of the killed and wounded is given.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-06-27

Chicago, June 26.-The prohibition state convention met here to-day and nominated Judge " V. Barnes for gov ernor. The platform as adopted touches upon but two issues, prohibition and woman suffrage, and the latter plank was adopted only after an acrimonious debate
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N7uyHr Cummings Granfs License.

Stamford Conn.,, June 26--Despite the fact that the common council passed vote last night requesting Mayor Cum mings not to license any more boxing exhibitions in this city the mayor to- day granted permit for the testimonial to be rendered ''Shep" Walker next Fri day night. Walker sustained a frac- tured jaw in the boxing exhibition here ! few weeks ago.
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Hobby Umbrellas Sacrificed.

Stylish, close rolling umbrellas that will wear satisfactorily. Our regular stock and therefore only the best makes here. Children's Umbrellas 2o cents,
 Plain and ruffled. SIPS Umbrellas for 7o cents.
 26 in. Corolla serges-congo loops, steel
 rod, cap, tassel. $2. o8 Umbrellas for ST. .o8
 26 and 28 in. Silk Umbrellas-black and
 colored-D Dresden boxwood, gold and
 gun metal handles. $2. o8 and 3.o8 Umbrellas, $2.25
 26 in. Silk Umbrellas-Dresden, sterling
 silver and box-wood handles.
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Relief 0f 'Tcirs Tsin.

(Copywright, 1900. The Associated Press,
 Che Foo, June 26.-The Americans and British entered Tien-Tsin, first si- fencing the guns of the arsenal and breaking through the Chinese lines. The
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No Troops 70 Ltavc.

Cape Town, June 27.--It is officially announced that no troops will leave South Africa until the Boer war is over.
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sI5.On0 for fns!in RelieG.

New York, June 26.-Fifteen thousand dollars were received from the Kansas Indian relief committee and cabled to the r-Denominational association to-day
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-06-27
Dewe,,. Guerilla warfar,.
Captured June I, Just Given Out.

London June 27-3:20 q. m,-The Boer commandos in the eastern part of the Orange River colony appear to have been broken up by their leaders for the time into small parties that harass large columns of the British incessant- ly cutting off scouts, sniping pickets, making show of force here and there and bewildering the slow moving bod ies. Commandant Christian De Wet General Steyn's principal commander, is the genius of those guerilla opera tions. He is the hero on the Boer side in these last days of hostilities. Lord Roberts columns are steadily contract ing the circle of their advance.
 Transvaal officials, who were inter viewed yesterday at Machadodorp by a correspondent of the Daily Express, asserted his intention to hold out to the last President Kruger will probably retire to Waterval or Nelspruit, His physician thinks his condition of health will not allow him to go to the high veldt
 The British prisoners at Nooitgedacht are now more comfortable. Large quantities of food and blankets have been forwarded to them and their en- closure is lighted by electricity.
 Commandant General Botha is uncom- monly active east of Pretoria. The Ca nadans are doing splendid outpost duty.
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ALTERATION SALE At Howe X StetsOn's
  NEW HAVEN, Wednesday, June P, 1900
More Beautiful
 Upholstery Stuffs-

Get their marching ord- CTS to-day. Perhaps the best values we've given you yet. Look at the price tags and realize the wonderful values you're getting. Small lots all of them. Here's the tale of goods and prices: Nottingham Curtains, that you can scarce ly tell from the real handmade-two and three pairs of patern-3 and 3H yds. long and 45 to 50 in wide. Former prices were SIPS to l.oe. To close 9Sc pr Cross Stripe Grenadine Curtains Cream ground, with mercerized stripes in red, blue, green, terra cotta and gold Have been $l.39 to 179. To close 08c Pr $2.5O to 2. 6e kinds, $l.98 pr Figured Sateen Lambrequins In beautiful color combinations -fringed on three sides-2H yds, long. Have been sell ing for SIP 149, l.69. To close 0Sc ca Figured Satcen-36 inches wide--all the newest designs to choose from. Suitable for lamtrequns, pillow tops, screen, filling, etc. Were 29 and s cents.
 To close loc yd Italian Couch Covers-Extra fine quality in brilliant Jacquard and stripe combination flor couch covers, slumber robes, etc. Have been $2o8 To close S1.o8 4-Fold Japanese Screens-Only dozen of these left-5 fl. 6 in. hgh-black, with gold embroidery. Always sold for $3.49
 To close $2.40 Remnants of rlatting-Japanese seam- less, cotton warp Mating in variety of de- signs and colorings yard square. Real value 25 cents the yard. To close Sc ca Carpet Sweepers = "The Ouinnipiac, Y made to our special order-good bristle brush, rubber tired wheels. mahogany or oak case-a full size sweeper with perfect broom action Made to sell for $2 .O0
 To close $I.3o
 About three dozen in the lot. Extension Rods--23 to 46 in. Were l0c.
 Now Sc ca 30 to 50 in., H in. in diameter, brass ends-suitable for hanging long curtains. Reduced from l5cents to 10 cents ca Same as the above with white corrugated ends l9 cent kind, now l2H cents
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Hr,sish Convoy Taken.

Lord Roberts, apparently, Is carrying out important combined operations. The fact that the foreign military attaches are honeWard bound indicates that in their opinion the war is over. but che reported refusal of Lord Roberts to spare troops for service in China seems to show the field marshal considers much work remains to be done.
 Large quantities of bar gold received by merchants in the western part of the Transvaal from President Kruger ostensibly in payment of requisitioned goods, have been seized by the British. If the genuineness of the accounts can be proved the gold will probably be re- paid
 The Boers sharply attacked General Bundles transport near Senekal, June 23, but were repulsed.
 The official report of the capture of q convoy of fifty wagons escorted by Highlanders between Rhenoster and Heilbron, June 1, was only received to- day. Lord Roberts reports that the convoy was surrounded and sent mes sengers to the nearest posts, asking for assistance, but endorsements were un- able to reach it, and l50 Highlanders, in reply to a flag of truce from General Christian De Wet, surrendered during the morning of June 4,
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Store w1X be closed Mis atter- NOON fyom e::45 to,7:45 o'clock, to allozO employees to attend the funeral of IYr. #. (. Wettleto1,, late bnyey toy Me Men's FUywishiNg Department. :
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ANGLO-BOER WAR SITUATION
COMlEaNDANT DE YILLIERS SUR-
 RENDERS TO GEN. WARREN.

The Latter Reports the Rebellion fin
 Cape Colony. North of the Orange
 River, as Endcd-DeWets Successful
 Guerilla Tacttcs-News That a Largo
 Convoy and I5O Eighlnnders Were
 Captured June f, Just Given Out.
 London, June 26-11:25 p, m.-The war office has received the following dis patch from Lord Roberts:
 "Pretoria Presidency, June 26.-Sir Charles Warren reports that the rebel lion in Cape Colony, north of the Or ange River is now over. The last for midable body, under Commandant De Vilie1s, Surrendered on June 20, con- sisting of about 200 men and 2SC horses, IS wagons, 260 rifles and 100000 rounds of aH enunition,
 General Baden Powell reports that pacihcation is going on satisfactorily in the Rustenberg district"
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HARVARD TEAM VICTORIOUS
YALE BEATEN BY THE SCORE OF
 TuREE TO NOTHING.

St.Iiman, the Crimson TwirIer. In- vIncibie-Robrrtson Also Pitched Il a Fine Gnmc-Devins' Nose B.0ken- Struck by Yal,'s Pitcher In Seventh InMing-Ten Thousand People Pres snt-Tie to be PIaytd or
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Nottingham Curtains, that you can scarce ly tell from the real handmade-two and three pairs of pattern-3 and 3H yds.
 long and 45 to 50 in wide. Former prices were SIPS to l.69 To close 0SC pr
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
VANCOUVER, II. c., SOCIETY.

VANCOUVER, r. c., May 5.-Socety
events have recently been interfered with
TO certain extent by the large number
of political gatherings that have been
held. Few people are travelling. and the
parties and afternoon teas are of the
usual sort. without any particular feat
ures.
Mrs Mary z. Hitchcock. an authoress
of several books on travel. gave a pleas
ing lecture on Monday evening in the city
hall. There was a very large and fash
ionable attendance. the proceeds going in
aid of the recently organized Red Cross
Society. Mrs. Hitchcock gave a delightful
review of some of her experiences.
Mr.. G. r. Strickland. cousin OF inspect
or strickland. of the mounted police in
the Yukon, is in town for a few days, en-
route to White Horse.
Mrs III. ]. Gamble, who has been in poor
health recently, has left for a few days
stay at North Bend.
Alderman Gilmour returned yesterday
afternoon from a trip to the interior OF
the province.
Rev. Alexander Sutherland, chairman
of the board of missions OF the Methodist
church, arrived in the city yesterday from
Toronto. He will preside at a conference
of all Indian missionaries in the prov
ince, to be held during this and next week
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Kent have returned
from a holiday visit to Salt Spring island.
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KENT. May 5--ProC and Mrs. Moses.
~ seattle and Miss Johnson. 81 Ballard.
were visiting with Mr.. and Mrs n NJ
Daily last week
Nfr stanley Garvey. or Seattle, was WIS.,
ting With Mr. William Soule few days
last week.
Ms NJ IL Wade, OF Seattle. was visit
iug friends during the week
Mrs NJ C. Ewing. OF Seattle, Was VISIT
ing Wtth Mrs James Merriheld several
DAYS last week.
Mrs T. n Berlin left last Tuesday for
visit with friends In Montana and
Miss Kitty Moore left last Tuesday Tor
Adr.en, Mich. where she VIII visit her
sisters and brother
Mrs HARDWOOD. Of sumner, has been
visiting with the family OF Mr.. Robert
Mrs, W. A Carr entertained friends
during tho week.
Mrs. Plat OF Columbia, ana Mrs.
Munns. Of Fremont, were guests OF Mrs.
Soule during the week.
The Wornan's Christian Temperance
Union OF Kins county held it's annual
convention in the Methodist church, be-
g.nninS Tuesday morning. About forty
seven delegates were present from the
different unions In tho county. At Both
morning and afternoon sessions on Tues
day important business was transacted.
and on Tuesday evening an address was
given by Mrs Nellie Hartford, president OF
the Oregon State Union. Business was
continued through the day on Wednesday
sind In the evening the sold medal contest
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ing at the home Of her sister. Mrs. John
Hilton.
Mr. Nick Haley. Of Marysville, was in
the city on Wednesday.
Mrs. W. W. Parker is visiting friends in
Olympia this week.
EH-county Commissioner Thomas Mo-
ran, Of Arlington, was in the city Wednes-
day.
Mr.. E Neadlee Mr. II. P. Niles and Mr.
Elmer Lenfest, OF Snohomish, were in the
city Thursday.
Mrs Helen D. Hartford. organizer OF the
W. c. I. T., is guest OF Mrs. f. L.
Thayer.
Mr. w. K. Baltic and son were in Seat
tie last week
Mrs. Hattie Ault, who has been III at the
hospital. is improving.
The ladies Of the Catholic church VIII
give dinner al Fraternal hall next Tues
day evening.
The banquet rendered the business men
by the Y. NJ. C. A. on Tuesday evening
was a success in every particular, many
of Eyeretts prominent citizens being pres
ent. Hon. T. A Garrigues acted as toast
master
Miss Alice Walsh entertained party OF
young friends at the home of her parents.
on Federal avenue. last Saturday after
noon, the occasion being the seventh an
niversary of her birth. Candies, ice cream
and cake were served.
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PuYALLUP SOCIAL NOTES.

PUYALLUP, May Miss Ora McIn-
tosh opened a summer school at Vaughn
last Monday.
Mrs A. Il. Lovefoy is visiting her sister
Mrs. A. A. Honey, In Seattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. George d. Spur enter
tained at dinner last Monday evening DR.
Charles Beach. Of Seattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry @. Rowland enter
tanned the Christian EndeAvor Society, OF
the Presbyterian church, las; Monday
evening.
Prof. Wilbur F. Adams of the Manle-
wood school. In this city. has been elect ed
TO a position In the Tacoma schools. and
viii enter upon his new duties next week
Miss Julia Lewis. OF Seattle, has been
elected to n position IN the city schools
Mrs. r. A. Stewart. Mrs. w r. Scott
and Mrs r D. Mckim drove to Buckley
last Sunday and returned Monday
Miss Alberta Waite attended the we'd
ding Of Mr. r. ]. Hinckley and Mss MIN
ME Morris in Seattle last Wednesday.
Mr.. Isaac Bradshaw, Of Fairfield Wash
visited Prof. u. A. Brodie, of the Puyallup
experimental station several days last
week.
Mr.. y. W. Benbow. OF Tacoma was the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. a. II. Barry on
Thursday evening.
The botany class Of the high school was
chaperoned on a flower gathering expedi-
ton TO he prairie south 81 Tacoma by
Mrs. J. NJ. Iayhue on Friday.
Tho Ladies' Social club was entertained
ty Mrs. VIII A. Stewart az her home on
Union avenue last Wednesday afternoon.
Delicious refreshments were served. and a
pleasant afternoon spent by all present.
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ABERDEEN SOCIAL NOTES.

ABERDEEN. May 5.-Mrs. H. H. Car
ter visited with friends in Montesano
Monday.
Mr. Phil Lock has been visiting friends
in Seattle for the past week.
Mr.. ]. r. McDougall. Of Montesano was
In the city Monday.
Mr.. Jacob Hepfnger. who has been III
IN hospital at Seattle for several weeks
arrived in the city Monday evening and
Is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Irwin.
Mr.. Frank Freeburger arrived In the
city Wednesday evening from Portland,
where he has heen attending college.
Mr.. Eugene France has gone to oregon
for n short trip.
Mr.. Robert Campbell returned lately
from Astoria and viii reside in Aberdeen.
Mr.. J. r. Medcalf, of Montesano, was
In town Wednesday.
The members Of the @. A. r. are maxi
ing preparations for the observance OF
Decoration day.
Mrs. Fred Reslnger and daughter, Miss
Nellie. are visiting with friends IN Ia
coma this week Miss Redinger will give
a musical recital in this city May Is.
DR.. r G story. of Montesano. was in
the city Tuesday.
The closing exercises at the St Rose
academy will be held Thursday evening
NAV II.
Mrs. DANIEL GiIues went to E.ima Thurs
day morning 70 attend the wedding Of
Miss Mamie Murray and Mr.. =. NJ Law
erty Rev Father Metz Of this city Of
hciated at the wedding
The annual meeting OF the Chehalis
County Sunday School Association will be
held IN M'Dniessno on May - and =
Mrs. A. s Taylor went TO Chehaiis
Thursday morning. where she will visit
FOR n tine with her parents
The ladies Of the BAPTIST church intend
giving an Ice cream social next Wednes-
dav evening
Miss Tpta Rem returned Monday 10 the
Annie Wright seminary ~ Tacoma after
a months vacation In this city with her
parents.
Mr. Edward Brown left Monday tor
South Bend.
Tho Review Club met AZ the residence
OF Mrs C. 3 Woo3lug Tuesday after
noon.
Mr. s A. Brsscoe has gone 20 westport
FOR visit.
Mr. L I. Trask. OF Montesano. was in
town Wednesday.
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ARLINGTON SOCIAL NEWS.

ARLINGTON. May 5--Tha A O. II. w
lodge NJ Arlington will give a grand OPEN
ing bail on SATURDAY evening. the occasion
being the removal % their hall from
HaIier to Arlington.
The order az Pondo. a new order IL pre-
rarlnE for an entertainment soon.
Mrs Helen Hartford. national organizer
of the W c. T Z. win lecture IN the NJ
r church next sunday morning. and IN
the r " church IL the evening
Mrs $ @. Buell.. Mrs J F. Phelps, Mrs
ida Handley and Miss Alice Dunmire at
tended the W c. r L county convention
Ia Everett Friday and Saturday
Mr. and Mrs z. c. Pantyke were Wis
ftfuE relatives IN Granite Fails this week
ruakfuE The round trip on their wheels
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rising arrived from
now permanently settled IN Arlington
A number u Arlington people visited the
hattleshlp Iowa at Port Orchard the past
week.
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NEW wEsTMINsTER SOCIETY.

NEW WESTMINSTER. b. g. May g.
Society has been very quiet during the
past week. A large number OF persons are
making their plans for spending the sum
mer out OF town Trout-ish.ng expedi-
lions have been very popular during the
week, and quite a number OF PARTIES have
gone out for several days sport.
The wedding was solemnized in this city
on Monday last, by the Rev. A. r. Vert
OF Mr.. Harry Barnett. OF Chicago, and
Miss Alice Arthowsky.
Tho Independent order OF Odd Fellows
lodges in this city attended divine service
in body at the Queens Avenue Metho-
dist church on sunday evening. The SER
mon was preached by the pastor, Rev. J.
F. Belts.
The annual meeting Of the local cricket
club will be held on Friday evening in the
city hall. when the club will reorganize for
the season.
Amity Lodge. No. y. I. o. o. r. viii
hold its annual entertainment and recep-
ton for members and their families on
Monday evening next a good programme
has been prepared for the occasion.
The annual May ball, which Is the largest
dance OF the season, viii be held on Friday
evening.
The Mite Society OF ST. Barnabas parish
will repeat the performance given last
week on Monday evening next
Invitations are out for the last dance OF
the season TO be given by the attendants
of the Provincial Hospital for the Insane
II win be held at the hospital on Thursday
The Daughters OF England gave a dance
in the Orange hall on Tuesday evening,
which was attended by forty couples Re-
freshments were served about midnight
Mr.. r. Perdue, who was injured several
weeks ago at Bon Accord, and who was
confined in ST. Mary's hospital, is out
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hendry and daugh-
ter. Miss Alden Hendry OF this city, will
leave shortly for Paris, where they viii
visit the exposition.
Mr.. A. Armstrong. Of Tacoma, Is visit
ing relatives in the city.
Mrs. Alex Bell left on Monday for a sew
eral weeks visit with friends in Portland.
Or.
Mrs. J. NJ Wise and Mrs. f. Lowering
went TO Seattle on Monday and viii re-
main for several weeks visiting relatives.
Mr.. william Holmes left on Wednesday
for Amprior, Ontario
Hon. Robert Beaver, of Victoria, was in
the city on Thursday.
Miss A. Dunn left on Wednesday after
noon for a visit to friends In Rossland.