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The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17

1t is inconvenients for the Chinese gov
ernment and unsafe tor ourselves"
This Is a message received last even
ing from Sir Robert Hart, dated Pc
king, Aug. 5, and sent in cipher to the
Chinese maritime customs office In
London. Commenting upon it the
Morning Post says:
1T would seem to indicate that the
Chinese government is anxious for the
safety of the foreigners, or at least
to get them safely out Of Peking.
while Sir Robert Hart evidently ex-
later"
Sheng, director general of railways
and telegraphs, according to a Shang-
hal dispatch to the Standard, expresses
grave fears for the safety of the men,
bers of the legations when the de-
feated Chinese troops return to the
capital.
Legations Not Besicsed.
The Daily Mail publishes an inter-
view with the Chinese minister in Lon
don, Sir Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh, quot
ing him as urging the foreign minis
ters to leave Peking. "Some people
say" remarked Sir Chih Chen, "that
the legations are still besieged. 1t is
not so. When you are besieged you
are not allowed communication with
the outside world, but here you are
receiving messages, cipher messages,
from Sir Claude Macdonald"
Commenting upon the various propo-
sitions made by China to the powers,
the Daily News we'll expresses the
predominating British opinion as fol-
lows: What the Chinese authorities
say in effect is this: Stop your ad-
vance on Peking and we will give your
ministers safe conduct to Tien-tsin.
If you do not at once instruct them
to leave Peking we cannot answer for
the consequences To this obvious
and
Very Thinly Threat
there can be but one answer. M. Del
casse has given it in very poignant
terms. The ministers cannot leave ex-
cept under absolutely convincing guar
antees of safety. In the speedy ad-
vance of the allies lies the only real
hope Of saving the minister's
In the same vein the Daily Tele-
graph says: American statesmen
take up what seems the only logical
attitude when they tell Mr.. Conger
that they have never for moment
entertained the idea of his placing
himself at the mercy Of Chinese official
pledge"
Inspect Expedftionary Corps.
Marseilles, Aug. 14.-President LOU
bet, accompanied by M. Delcasse, min
lister Of war, and M. de Lanassan,
minister of marine, arrived here yes
terday morning at 9 o'clock and pro-
ceeded Immediately to the reviewing
ground, where they inspected the Chi
nese expeditionary corps. There was
much enthusiasm.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
IS COMING WEST.
Teddy to Work on West Side of tn
MiSsiAsippi.

Teddy to Work on West Side of the
mississippi.
Chicago, Aug. 14.-According to Per-
ry S. Heath of the Republican national
committee, the campaigning tour ar
ranged for Gov. Roosevelt will break
all records in the annals Of presiden-
tial campaigning. From Labor day,
when Gov. Roosevelt will make his
first big speech Of the campaign in
Chicago, until the end of September,
Gov. Roosevelt will spend his time
west of the Mississippi river. "Gov.
Roosevelt will come to Chicago Labor
day. said Mr.. Heath. From Chicago
he will pass through Wisconsin,, Min
nesota, North and South Dakota, Mon
tana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Cal
ifornia, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado,
Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri,
practically in the order named.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
TO TAKE BOTH.

Champion Jeffries Issues Challenge
to FitxsimmOns and Sharkey.
New York, Aug. 14.-James ]. jeff
ries, champion heavyweight pugilist Of
the world, has issued an open letter in
which he says he is anxious to give
Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey each
another chance for the championship
belt before Sept. L, and states that he
proposes to do it. When told Of the
statement made by Jeffries that he
would like to arrange a fight with
Fitzsimmons and Sharkey, Fitzsim-
mons said: "Jeffries is the one man
in the world would like to meet and
beat"
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Mrs. Craven Again Lo.e.

San Francisco, Aug. 13.-Mrs. Nettie
r. Craven has again suffered defeat
in her battle for the millions of the
late Senator James G. Fair. In a de-
cision rendered yesterday Judge Trout
holds that she is not the widow Of the
deceased millionaire, and is not en-
titled to allowance out of his estate
Judge Trout declares the pencil deeds
and the alleged will conveying to Mrs
Craven much Of the late senator's es-
tate forgeries.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
CASE OF HoBsoN,s CHOICE.
Constructor Wants to Go to China,
but Is Needed Elsewhere.

Constructor Wants to Go to China,
but Is Needed Elsewhere.
New York, Aug. 14.-Constructor
Hobson has asked for the command
of marine detachment in China, and
is ready, he says, to assume the duty
at once, according to a dispatch to the
Herald from Washington. Rear Ad-
miral Remey has cabled that he is
opposed to the detailing of Hobson for
any such duty. He adds that if Con-
structor Hobson is able to undertake
active work in the field he is in a po-
sition to return to Manila or Hong
king, where the services of a con-
structor are required in making repair
work. Hobson is still at the naval
hospital in Yokohama under treatment
for his eyes, and will probably return
to this country.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Goes to the Rotton,.

Paris, Aug. 14.-During maneuvers
of the French fleet off Cape st. Vim
cent collision occurred between the
first-class battleship Brennus, flying
the flag of Vice Admiral Fouruier,
commanding the fleet, and the torpedo
boat destroyer France. The France
sank Immediately. The accident was
due to the fact that the France turned
to the right when ordered to the left.
Only small portion of crew saved.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Hotel Destroxed

rasse, at Dinard, was completely de-
stroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
Many Americans were among the
sufferers. although no one was injured.
The casino adjoining the hotel was
saved.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
sAENGERFEsT CLOSES.
A Parade and Picnic Winds Up the
Programme.


Programme.
Burlington, Iowa, Aug. 4.-The clos
ing day Of the saengerfest Of the
Northwestern Saengerfestbund was
devoted to a business meeting, parade
and picnic. At the business meeting
Charles Richter of Chicago was elected
president, Theodore F. Behrens of Chi
cago vice president, John Hess of Mil
waukee librarian. The treasurer and
secretary will be chosen by the fest
organization of Peoria, where the next
saengerfest will be held. At 1 o'clock
the parade of singing societies took
place. Nearly three thousand were in
line, led by four big brass bands and
escorted by city officers and a platoon
of police. A big picnic wound up the
day.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Firen Were Lfrhted.

lighted under the big continuous tanks
of the Maring, Hart and Over window
gloss factories of the American Glass
company to-day preparatory for the
general resumption which occurs on
Sept. 1.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Railroad Wreck,

Lake Charles, La, Aug. 14.-A mes
sage from Iowa Station says train
went through trestle near there last
night. Seven passenger coaches were
wrecked and forty people injured. One
boy was killed. A wrecking train has
been sent out.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Edward F. Duryea Dead.

New York, Aug. 14.-Edward F. Dur
yea, the millionaire starch manufac-
turer, died suddenly at his residence at
Glen Cove, L. I. He had been sick
three weeks and his death was not un-
expected. His wealth is estimated at
$3,000O00.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
CHASED HER WITH A KNIFE.

Ignaz Lazarsl<f. Crazed by the Heat,
Tries to Kill His Wife.
Chicago, Aug. 4.-Crazed by the
heat, Ignaz Lazarski, butcher, at
tempted to murder his wife. He
chased her for nearly a block down a
crowded street and was finally over
powered after a desperate struggle, it
taking the united efforts of ten men
to subdue the maniac. Mrs. Lazarski
may die as result of the fright.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
IT Came Ton Late.

Fargo, N. D., Aug. 14.-Within the
past week there have been four rains
in Fargo, with an aggregate fall of
over four inches. Had this amount Of
moisture fallen two months ago the
Red River valley would have had a
bonanza crop.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
New Workers Cooler

New York, Aug. 1.-THE backbone
Of the hot spell which for the past
week has prevailed in this city, caus.
ing many deaths and prostrations, was
broken yesterday by violent thunder
storm.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Scarcity of Helm.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. 4.-In Deu-
ell, Brookings. Coddington and other
counties in the northeastern part of
the state there is still a great scarcity
Of farm hands. AS high as So a day
is offered.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Quick Change.

Pittsburg, Pa. Aug. 14.-The long
continued hot spell was materially
checked to-day by heavy storm
which forced the mercury down from
80 to 70 inside of thirty minutes.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
College Burned,

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. 14.-The main
building Of Holbrook college at Foun-
tain City, a suburb of Knoxville,
burned. Loss $45,000. There was 3d.
600 insurance.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
WilI Go to Rome Eir.t-

Berlin, Aug. 14.-Field Marshal Count
Won Waldersee, according to the Ber-
liner Tageblatt, will go on a special
mission to Rome before sailing for
China to assume command Of the in
ternational forces.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
A Bis Eleyator Rurned

Fargo, Aug. 14.-Fire at Abercrom-
Die burned the National elevator, the
postoffice building and the residence
of William Sperry. The elevator was
fired by lightning. The Sperry family
narrowly escaped with their lives.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
More Troops for Far East.

MOfe TFOOps Tor Far East.
Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 14.-Com.
pany A, First infantry, stationed at
Fort Logan, has received orders to
proceed at once to San Francisco. It
is expected to sail for Nagasaki on
Aug. 81.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Rumor Of steyn,. su,c,a..

London, Aug. 12.-1t is persistently
rumored in Lourenzo Marquee, accord
ing to a dispatch to the Daily Tele-
graph, dated yesterday, that Mr..
eteyn has committed suicide.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Struck by Lirhtninr.

Clear Lake, Minn., Aug. 14.-Light-
ming struck and instantly killed David
Varley Pierce on the Pierce farm,
three miles east. He was twenty-five
years Of age and unusually popular.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Light Plant DESTROYED.

Glens Falls, N. Y, Aug. 14.-A fire
Among the property destroyed or dam
aged was the Glens Falls Electric and
gas plant.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
Condition Of the Tren.urv.

Washington, Aug. IA Saturdays
statement of the treasury balances in
the general fund, exclusive Of the $780,
100000 gold reserve in the division Of
redemption, showed available cash
balances, $141 1907; gold, $72,625, 300.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
All the Bid. Thrown Ont

All the Bids Thrown Out.
Washington, Aug. 14.-The navy de-
partment has rejected all of the bids
for armor plate opened Friday.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-17
.FITZ IS THE VICTOR
AKRON GIANT KNOCKED OUT IN
SIX ROUNDS.

Fierce and Bloody Battle at Madison
Square Garden i'm Which the Aged
Australian Proves the Best nan
Rubin Hands Out Some Taps
siderably - That Terrible Solar
Plexus Blow Does the Job for the
OhiOan-Takes Twelve Minutes to
Come To.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-18
THE CUBAN SCANDAL.
Evidences of Frauds in the Island
Seem to Increase Day
by Day.

Havana, May 15.-The extent of the
postal frauds is far greater than was
originally expected. Besides taking
in the postal department. the frauds
seem to include the local Office at
Havana and various other offices
throughout the island, and also TO
have extended to outside points, which
have been used for the sale of some
of the old issue of stamps that were
ordered destroyed. The result of the
investigation at the local post Office
is the suspension of Postmaster
Thompson, who was installed in April
of last year. He will remain at his
own house for the present. Moya and
Mascara, stamp sellers in the main Of
flee, have also been arrested, and fur
ther arrests are expected to-day. AS
many as six others have been placed
under the closest supervision. and
they will be arrested as soon as their
services can be spared.
Every additional revelation in
creases the amazement of the Ameri-
cans here. The Cubans seem to be
immensely pleased. They declare that
the Americans can no longer boast in
Cuba of their superior honesty when
in government employ.
Following are the developments of
the past week or so:
| c. F. w. Neeley, of Indiana. treasurer of
the Cuban post office, under $2G. 1000 bail for
embezzling upward of S150,0O0
E. c. Rathbone, director general of the
service. relieved from duty and his place
taken by Fourth Assistant Postmaster
| General Bristow.
Charge entered that a spur of railroad
| outside the city of Havana cost Cuba 81,
| 100000, Notwithstanding that II could have
been built at maximum cost of S125, 900
The postmaster of Havana and two sub
| ordinate officers of the postal system of
theisland suspended and under arrest pend
| ing Investigation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-18
THE ABSINTHE VICE.
Attacked In a Powerful Way by
High French Official.
Gen. Gal1inet, Minister of War, Pro-
hibits Sale in Army Camps and
barracks of Strong AIco-
holic Beverages.

Gen. Marquis de Galliffet. French
minister of war, again proved his brav-
cry when he dared to promulgate an
order that hereafter no absinthe, ver-
mouth. brandy or other spirits shall be
sold in any French barracks or camp.
Gen. de Galliffet does not propose TO
ill the lunatic asylums with his braves
of the army. Hereafter French SOL
.diers in barracks and camps will have
to content themselves with wine, beer
and cides.
Gen. de Galliffet's bravery in issuing
such an order is the more remarka BILE
when one remembers the immense con-
sumption in France, and particularly
by soldiers, of brandy and the so-called
|'aperitifs, such as absinthe and ver-
mouth. "Aperitif hour" between six
and seven p. M, is an institution in
France, especially in Paris. The cafes
are filled with men slipping the opales-
cent absinthe and the appetizing ver-
mouth.
But for some time leading medical
men have strongly condemned the hab-
1t, declaring that brandy and the chief
alcoholic concoctions sold as "aperi-
tifs" are rapidly making lunatics of
those who habitually drink them to ex-
cess.
Mulhall Dictionary of Statistics" !"
revised to November, 1898, contains
these statistics as to the insanity in
Francecaused by drink:
Per 100000 Caused by
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-18
The Depth of Cyclones.

From the study of clouds Prof. F.
II. Bigelow, of the United States
weather bureau, concludes that the
ordinary cyclones which traverse our
country from west to east are not
more than two or three miles in depth,
although their diameter is many hun
dreds of miles. In other words, their
motion does not affect the upper re-
gions of the atmosphere. In the case
of hurricanes Prof. Bigelow finds that
the depth is greater, amounting to as
much as five or six miles. But the
higher currents blow directly across
the cyclonic and anti-cyclonic areas
which produce storms and fair wealth
er at the surface of the earth. Some
of Prof. Bigelow's conclusions upset
former ideas concerning the circula'
tion of the atmosphere.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-18
A SOUTHERN TRAGEDY.
Then Takes His own Life
Cause of the Deed.

Dyersburg, Tenn, May Isl. d. Me-
Allister, wealthy citizen of Heloise,
Monday night shot and instantly killed
his wife, and after an Intellectual at
tempt to slay his wife's brother turned
the smoking revolver to his own head
and blew out his brains. The trouble
began about two years ago when Nc
Allister charged his wife with having
improper relations. with one Love.
Later he killed Love, and after trial
was acquitted. Lately McAllister had
made further charges against his wife
and they separated. Monday night he
called upon her and insisted that she
confess her alleged wrongdoings. The
woman denied his charges, whereupon
McAllister killed her. Her brother
saved himself by hasty retreat. Nc
Allister then shot himself, dying in
stantly. McAllister was wealthy and
popular man. He was the owner of fer
ries plying between Heloise and Cot.
tonwood, and also of the steam ferry
boats between Booths Point and Car
ruthersville.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-18

years ago, and the number of persons
placed under restraint on account of it
has increased by 25 per cent. in the last
three years. This is ascribed to the
increased consumption of alcohol"
AS every tippler knows, absinthe is
an opaline green liquor, an alcoholic
extract of wormwood, redistilled.
When occasionally used it is supposed
to be tonic and stomachic. But when
foolish men habitually drink it to sx-
cess they are apt to get into mad
house to be treated for morbid con-
dition different from ordinary alcohol
ism. They may have vertigo or con-
vulsions resembling epilepsy, or hall
lucinations, without any other symp-
toms of delirium tremens. Vermouth
is made of white wine favored with
wormwood and other ingredients.
De Galliffet is brave to forbid the sale
of these favorite drinks at camps and
barracks. He risks his popularity to
do good to men who will be thankless
But de Galliffet has always been brave,
In the .Crimea, in Africa, in Mexico, at
Sudan, in Paris, when he thrashed the
communists, on the dueling field. The
minister of war, who shows so much
care for other mems stomachs, wears
a silver plate over his own stomach
1t covers frightful wound that would
have killed most men.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-18
Dewey unveils a Monument.

Knoxville, Tenn, May 16.-At Lows
Ferry yesterday Admiral Dewey paid
his respects to the memory of the
first American admiral-Farragu
the hero of Mobile bay. Admiral
Dewey and his party, accompanied
by many citizens, left the city by
boat for the birthplace of Admiral
Farragut at Lows Ferry, 10 miles
west of this city. Arriving there
near noon, the site of the old Farra-
gut homestead was visited. There
Admiral Dewey, who served as lieu
tenant under Farragut at Mobile
bay, unveiled marble shaft erected
to mark the birthplace of the first
admiral of the American navy.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-18
Americans Were Not the Asgre.sor..

Washington, May 16.-The presi-
dnet has sent to the senate a letter
from Gen. Otis transmitting a trans
lation of ietter written by Aguin-
aldo to friend in Manila warning
him to leave that city. Aguinaldo's
letter is dated Maloios, January Z,
1899, and says: II beg you to leave
Manila with your family and to come
here to Malolos. 1 merely wish to
warn you for your satisfaction, al
though it is not yet the day or the
week" In his communication Gen.
Otis says: 1.-The letter is forwarded
to meet still further the charge that
the American authorities in Manila
inaugurated the war;"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-18

CIT Was Built Before Temperance WORK.
ers Held the Fort.)
was the day when the drink was poured
out freely by all who attended the
raising" of building, and when ev-
eryone partook of it as we of the pres
ent would drink glass of lemonade.
Even Rev. Giles w. Cowles, the hero
of Austinburg and veteran minister
of the county, partook of the "fire-
water;" and pastors subsequently fill
ing the pulpit of the church stopped
at the village store, before and after
attending Sunday services, to take an
"eye opener"
The raising" of the church occupied
n whole week, having been begun on
Monday morning and completed Satur-
day afternoon. On the last day the en-
tire community was upon the scene to
witness the dedicatory ceremonies. AS
none of those erecting the building
would climb to the top of the spire,
which is over 100 feet from the ground,
the services of lake sailor were pro-
cured. With a rope in his hand, he
climbed to the topmost point of the
edifice, and as tho last timber was
placed he drew bottle of whisky from
the ground by means of n rope, and,
breaking it over the spire, shouted:
''Three cheers for the new church,,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-18
bandit. Made TO Order.

Havana, May 16.-Two supposed
bandits recently captured near Reme-
dios have quite an interesting story
to tell. Orders We're recently issued
to reduce the rural guard in the prov
ince OF Santa Clara to 200 men. Gen.
Woods correspondent asserts that
Civil Governor Gomez and Gen. Mon
teaguso decided that there should be
no reduction. Consequently two men
were employed to act the part of
bandits and to create n small reign
OF terror. in order to make Gen.
Wood believe that the rural guard
was necessary.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-18
ANTITRUST MEASURES.
Republican congressman Agree Upon
a Plan for Control and Prohibition
of Industrial Combines.

Washington, May 16.--The trust
question led to an animated discus
sion in the house committee on judi
ciary yesterday, constitutional
amendment finally being adopted by
party vote giving congress power
to define, regulate, control, prohibit
or dissolve trusts, monopolies or COM
binations, whether in the form of n
corporation or otherwise. This
amendment and a bill restricting
trusts were framed some time ago by
a special subcommittee on trusts.
The majority report favoring the
constitutional amendment says in
part: I'm our Judgment it is the
plain duty of those intrusted with
the law-making power to submit TO
| the people of the states such a rem
edy as will enable congress to re-
strain and, if need be, repress abso-
lutely all illegal and dangerous com
binations which restrain trade or de-
stroy competition, or which may un-
justly oppress labor.
at is to be expected that the broad
and comprehensive proposition en-
bodied in this joint resolution will
meet strong opposition and be SUBJ
jected to some bitter denunciation.
But aggregated capital, if honest in
its purposes, not only syill not OPP
pose, but will sustain proposition
that is designed to restrain only
where wrong is being done and that
compels submission to the govern
meat of Just and an intelligent peo-
pie.
Il L. -. 4
gated capital, corporations and COM
binations when fairly and honestly
formed and conducted. 1t is not the
! existence but the abuse of corporate
powers and combined capital that
merits condemnation and demands a
remedy.
The power congress now has is
largely one of annoyance. We may
strike a light blow here and there
but cannot prohibit such combina.
tion. Congress should have power to
maintain an open field for honest
competition in all industrial enter.
prises throughout the entire Union
The report is very long. 1t argues
against the proposed remedy of plac.
ing trust-made goods on the free list
which remedy, it asserts, would be
worse than the disease
At the afternoon session of the iu.
dietary committee an antitrust bill
was ordered to be reported, in addi
tion to the constitutional amendment
previously agreed on. The bill differs
from that previously framed and it.
features are summed up by Judge
Ray, of New York, chairman of the
| fnllnNS.
THE bill reported to the house by
the judiciary committee is amenda
tory of the act commonly known a.
the Sherman law. Sections /, ., 3,
and of said act are amended by in
creasing the penalties, but in NJ
other respect. The other sections o
said act are not touched. The Sher
man act is further amended by add
ing five new sections, one of which
relates to the time when it shall GO
into effect"