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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
INTERESTING RACES.
Were Given Yesterday at the Fair
Eight Heats in 2;14 Pace-Track
Was Fast-Features of the After
noon Programme.


Was Fast-Features of the After
noon Programme.
The races formed one of the most in.
teresting features yesterday afternoon
at the fair and attracted 1 Large num-
Der OF spectators. n the first race, the
2:14 pace, Joe Rea, driven by Haywood,
was the winner. He took three out of
eight heats. The second race, the 2:30
trot. was won by Inentzel, who took
three straight heats. and was driven by
Newbury. Improve, driven by Wisman,
was declared the winner in the third and
last race on the Afternoon programme.
taking the. best three out of five heats.
Jne track was III excellent con i'tion
and some of the records of last year
were considerably lowered.
First Race.
In the 2:14 pace eight heats were run.
Joe Rea tang the fifth. seventh and
eighth; Daisy Cider the fourth and
sixth; Nichol the second and third. and
Jessie l. the first. In the first heat Jes-
sic j was closely followed by GLADYS
and NichOl Nichol took first place in
the sesond heat. With Jessie l. and Joe
Rea travelling behind him. Nichol again
finished first in the third heat. and Joe
Res and Daisy Elder moved 20 second
and third positions. Daisy Elder con-
tinued 70 gradually gain in the fourth
heat. and finished first. with Nichol
following second and Joe Rea third.
IN the fifth heat Kanawha Star was
withdrawn and the order OF finish wsg
Joe Res first. Daisy Elder second. Mich
oil third. Jessie l. fourth and GLADYS
fifth. DAISY Elder again passed ,Sder
the wire first in the sixth neat, while
Nichol came in second. Joe Rea third.
ana Jessie l. last, Gladys having with
drawn. Joe Rea was first in the seventh
heat, followed by Daisy Elder, and first
In the last heat, with bessie L. second
The best time, 2:14A, was made by
Nicholl in the third heat, and Joe Rea
IN the fifth heat. In the second heat il
was decided that Jessie l. made no eff
fort to win. and all bets were declared
OH, and the rider was fined SIS. Daisy
Elder and Nichol We're so close in the
finish in the fourth heat that it was
thought to be a dead heat until the
Judges decision was given The betting
for the first heat was even on NichoIl.
and to l on Daisy Eloer and Jessie
L. For the second heat the betting
changed to 2 to on Elder. and for the
third heat it was 4 to / on Joe Rea.
In the next heat 1t was to l on Elder.
and even money at place. while it
changed to to on Nicholl Joe Rea
took first monet, Daisy Elder second,
Nicholl third ank Jessie L fourth.
SUMMARY.
West Virginia State Fair and Exposition
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
HclI's Restaurant.

Bells White Front Restaurant, at
1926 Market street, is receiving a
splendid patronage this week. The res
taurant is well known for its splendid
service and most satisfactory menu and
visitors to the fair have been quick 10
seize the opportunity OF getting the best
meal in the city for % cents. The cen
trail location of the restaurant makes 1t
convenient for those who desire qu.ck
service and prompt attention. Special
attention vii be shown all visitors to
the fair. Bells White Front Restau-
rant, 1921 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12

younger days. ono Of the finest In the
United States.
Visitors will be amply repaid in the
time spent In examining this fine col
lection OF bird dogs, and other canine
specimens. found In this department,
are especially interesting to dog fam
ciers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
The Biggest Show in the History Of the State
Fair Association.
LARGE CROWD DURING THE DAY AND MIGHT

The illumination at Night Makes the Fair Grounds Most At
tractive Spot-Racing by Electricity Success-Every
Feature Better Than Before-Te Baby Show-The Races
The Speed Card For This Afternoon and Evening-The
Multitudous Attractions Along Midway-A Cake Walk
Balloon Ascension and fippodrome Races Today-Awards
Made in Several Departments Yeserday-Noes OF the Day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
The Cake walk.

One Of the special features of this
Afternoon will be the eake-walk at 3
O'Clock, in front of the grand stand.
1t is in charge of Mr.. C. r. Tracy. who
has taken the entries of the best color
ed professional walkers in this vicinity.
The cake-walk should not be missed.
There will also be a balloon ascension
and hippodr0me races during the after
noon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
PARACHUTE JUMP
Not Given Yesterday Owing to an
Accident.

Accident.
The visitors to the fair yesterday af-
ternoon were, no doubt, disappointed by
the fact that the balloon ascension was
unavoidably a failure. The big balloon
= was inflated and cut loose about quar-
ter past five o'clock. The parachute at
tached to it unfortunately broke loose
and fell to the ground. The balloon as
cended to height of about one hun
dred feet and then dropped. 1t alighted
In the river near the mouth Of Wheeling
creek, and later was caught by man
on a ferry-boat and returned to the
grounds. However, it was too late to at
tempt another ascension during the re-
mainder of the afternoon. There will be
another balloon ascension this after
non, and it will no doubt be more sue
cessful, and parachute jump will be
given.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
FEDERATIEG LABOR UNIONS.

Special 10 the Register.
/. PARKERSBURG. w. Va. Sept. IL
]. v Pierce, OF Boston. one OF the or
ganizers OF the Federation of Labor, ID
here TO form federation Of the various
labor unions. He addressed a meeting
OF about fifty workingmen last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
HURT BY FALLING SCAFF0LD.

specia: - .hc Register.
PARKERsBURG. W. va, Sept IL
A scanold broke this afternoon. throw
ing 20 ;he ground three men who were
roofing the house OF Mrs. Jessie Nc
Candies. William Cecil ives seriously
injured. and, It is feared, fatally hurt
John Schultz was painfully, but not
dangerously. hurt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 12'
THE WEATHER

-
3 At three o'clock this morning
the sky was partly cloudy, with
a a brisk warm wind from the
D south and indications of rain.
The weather indications for
= to-day are cooler, with show
ers for Pennsylvania and Ohio,
and fair weather for West Vir-
y ginia.
o PROGRAMME.
g 8 a. m.-Midway shows and
3 exhibits.
IL m.-Dinner on the grounds.
u. m.-COOk's hippodrOme
D races.
. go to u. m.-Speed events,
a $50 pace. 2,23 trot. 2,17 pace.
D u. m.-Bai1oOn ascension
and parachute leaps.
D 2:3O u. m.-ROman Chariot
q race.
x 3'p. m.--Cnke walk in front of
q grand stand.
g u. m.-Supper on grounds.
* TO II u. m.-COntinuous
2 vaudeville performance in Ger
y man Village.
= = 60 10 u. m.-Midway shows.
y S:I5 u. m.-CoOlS's hippodrome
z races.
a $3.50 u. m.-RunninE race by
% electricity.
SSssAAAaAsaAAMNeA AeNnnA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12

This afternoon the drum corps con-
test will take place on the grounds. The
programme will be: Going Back to
Dixie" "Quickstep," Scenes OF Child
hood" Nancy Lee" THE Girl | Left
at Home" "Mocking Bird. A" "Reveille."
The G. A. II. drum corps will have six
teen Of its twenty-one men in this con-
test.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
"BROMO" not the same ms
.VuosIIDE."

In buying Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tab
let's, the old standard remedy which cures
druggists. &c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12

The Hillside herd OF Holsteins and
Jersey cattle. Of Fairmont. Wess Vir-
ginia. now on exhibition at the State
Fair. will be sold az auction September
25th. 1900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12

FOR SALE-Red Polled Cows. Bulls
and Heifers-ncw on exhibition at the
State Fair. Address J. w. Lee, Racine,
o.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10

These are the words of Mr.. o. S.
Copenhaver, Of Mount Union, Hunting
den Co., Pa. He says further
About twelve years ago / was suddenly
taken with a pain in the pit Of the stomach
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10
SELECTED SMILES.

Papa, dear, why are these water
proof soles called gutta percha? p 1"
Because, my lad, they enable you to
perch in the gutter without getting
wet"
How old are you, little girl?" asked
the kind lady of S-year-old us not
old at all" was the reply. "Is almost
new"
Perils of Commercial Life Henry
came home furious last night" What
was the matter, daughter?" why,
mamma, l had put two eggs in his
luncheon and forgot to cook them"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10
SHORT SERMONS.

The soul is destroyed or released to
the realm OF universal forces by the
event of death.-Rev. G. w. Wendte.
Faith in Christs divinity may be
difficult, but less difficult than the ac-
ceptance of any other possible expla-
nation of his person,-Dr. G. H..
Combs.
The religion of larger faith calls
Christian men to larger and more
adequate faith in God as the invinci-
BILE power of righteousness.-Rev. l. r..
Coddington.
There is no reason why Protestant
should not be permitted in a Cathonc
pulpit and preach the truth which he
sincerely believes. We are still too
suspicious of one another.--Rev. Chas.
H. Eaton.
AS father, the discipline to which
God subjects us, even in its bitterest
severity, must be salutary and saving
1t is our good he seeks. There must
be sweetness in the cup Of gall.-Rev.
Dr. Behrends
Never was there time when cool
ness and good judgment and close at
tertion to the fundamental principles
of our government were more de-
manded than at present.-Rev. Or.
Conaty, R. c.
Science reveals man as Gods like
ness, that cannot help being immortal.
Though the grass seemeth to W. ner,
and the flower to fade away, the re-
appear.-Rev Mary B. C. Eddy, lrls-
tian Scientist.
In the name of the great and electric
age, let us wake up and try to be our
selves. Let us prove all things, count
ing nothing too sacred for our test
ing, and hold fast only the good
Rev. B. Fay Mills.
Were it not for our soldiers and
sailors America would not today be
reaching forth both arms, putting her
hands upon the islands of either sea,
bidding for the expansion of COM
merce and civilizing infuences.-Rev.
Joseph Stolz, Hebrew.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10
The Presidential Campaign: Of 1900.

~-'S AANoAuO"os"A O0hAPhtsHs Va AVVVs
The wars of America have, here
tofore, settled affairs of state.
Great questions Of policy, of ma
tional moves and national conclu-
sions have been answered as soon
as the battle smoke cleared away,
and the victor realized by his vic.
tory. The war with Spain is un-
like its predecessors. 1t has not
answered questions, but has crea-
ted problems which may not be
solved lightly. The result of the
campaign of 1900 will make a
broad mark upon the page of his
tory; it will doubtless establish the
policy of the great Republic of
America for a quarter Of a century.
1t is vastly important, therefore,
that every citizen shall study the
situation through that best Of me-
diums, a great newspaper. The
most reliable newspaper, the best
newspaper, il The Semi Weekly
Republic, which affords compre-
hensive view of the political situa-
tion in all its bearings. 1t pub
fishes the new news. The Semi
Weekly Republic is a democratic
paper, but it offers to its readers
the news regarding all the politi-
cal parties, and this without pre-
judice.
The subscription price of the
Semi Weekly Republic is S1.OOI
per year. The Republic Sunday
s1.25 per year. Both
papers are now being offered at the
very low price of s1.50 for one
year. To secure this low rate
both must be ordered and paid for
at the same time.
Address all orders to The Re-
public, st. Louis, Mo.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10
National Live Stock Association

Meeting at Fort Worth, Texas, January
10 to is, 1900. For above named occa-
sion the NJ. X. & T. Ry will sell tickets
at one fare, SIo.45, for round trip. Dates
of sale January Il and IS. limited to re-
turn leaving Fort Worth January u to
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10
LOCAL NOTES.

Col, r. L. Owen, of Muskoeee, is in
town,
Tom Carroll went to Wyandotte
last evening.
B. f. Dunn, of Oklahoma City, is
in Vlnlta today.
Peoples Drug Store, they have the
best, fresh drugs.
Mrs. J. M. selby, Of ooffeyville, is
visiting relatives here.
Postmaster Joe Butler, returned
this morning from Miami
Miss Beulah Renolds returns
from Romania this evening.
Chas. Wasmund is in Kansas City
and will probably be away all week.
#. w. Taylor, Of Adair, was in the
city today, looking after some bus
mess.
There was pleasant dance at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver last
evening.
Steve BluejaclSet presented his
daughter fine piano as present
yesterday.
Mrs. Ellen Humphrey, Of Clarence,
Mo-, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G.
j. Hunolt.
Mrs. McNally was buried at 2:3O
yesterday afternoon. She died of
heart failure.
Ladies who take pride in beautiful
clear white clothes, should use Red
Cross Ball Blue.
II you would have your clothes that
delicate, clear white, so desirable, use
Red Cross Ball Blue.
Buy your soap, stationery and fine
perfumes where you can get the best.
Peoples Drug Store.
Callie Gunter arrived from Sloan
Springs this morning and will visit
his ranch on Rock Creek.
The dwelling east Of d. w. G. Dun
can in the north part OF town, is re-
ceiying new coat OF paint.
The Katy's genial representative,
Mr.. +. B, Drew, spent last night in
the city, leaving for the south this
morning.
Judge CLIPS intoduction to Vinita
was certainly muddy one. Along
next August, it is safe to assure him,
things will be different.
Mr. Edwin Perry, who for the last
year has lived on the browning farm,
left today for Pennsylvania where he
will make his future home.
Mrs. A. L. Churchill returned from
Windsor, Mo-, last evening, where she
has been visiting her mother who has
been quite i'll, but is much better now
80 doses for so cents. Is the same
size of other 81 bottles, and money re-
funded If DR.. Simmons Cough Syrup
fails to give entire satisfaction. Try |
II; costs nothing II not satisfied.
A. w. Foreman.
The board Of health has secured !
the services Of DR.. r. o. Owen OF this
city to take charge of the smallpox
cases in the JEFF Dick neighbOrhood /
east Of the river.
One Cent dose is all we ask for
DR.. simmons Cough Syrup, and we
are pledged to refund the cost price
per bottle if it fails to do all that is
claimed for it. You get immediate
relief. A. w. Foreman.
The meetings at the Methodist
Episcopal church continue nightly
and the attendance is good. Rev.
Myers, an evangelist, preached a
splendid sermon last night.
A chronic kicker is bad enough, but
! continual scratcher is worse. Bet
ier initiate mule than a hen.
Hunts Cure will Go up the worst case
II Itch, Tetterand Ringworms, Itch
ng Piles, Eczema known. Price soc.
a. w. Forenan.
The grip lost by George Cook about
i month ago and advertised for in
.hese columns WAS fOund nv man
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10

Delegates attending the Fort Worth
meeting may avail themselves Of the low
rate, which will be in effect from Forth
Worth for the meeting Of the Texas Live
Stock association. January q to 80, 1900
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10

Backache, SprainS Bruises, Cuts,
rheumatism speedily cured by using
Hunts Lightning Oil. Failing, money
refunded. A. W. Foreman.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10
The BurIIngtOn Route. Best LIne.

West: Kansas City to Nebraska,
Denver, Utah, Pacific Coast-two
trains daily. Weekly California
Excursions.
Northwest; to Black Hills, Mon
tana, Washington, Puget Sound
via the short Billings Route, the
time saver-50 to 100 miles saved.
Tourist sleepers Tuesdays and
Thursdays, Kansas City to Seattle.
East: unquestionably the best
trains via Chicago or st. Louis.
North: toOmaha, st. Paul, Min
neapolis and the Northwest region.
Homeseekers' Excursions to the
West and Northwest.
1900 Miles of Standard Railroad.
The Main Travelled Road in the
Louisiana Purchase.
Wide-V e-Vestibuled, Pintsch- light
ed, complete trains of chair cars
(seats free), Pullman sleepers.
All Ticket Agents can ticket by
the Great Burlington Route.
Write
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10
NEW ROUTE TO TEXAS.

Quicker Time.
"Katy Flyer and Fl. & Il. G. via
Denison. Through sleeper to
Dallas, Houston and Galveston.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10

About the most good reading you
can get for the money is The Weekly
Chieftain and Orange Judd Farmer
ana Almanac, ali for sl.25 a year.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-01-10
/. w. WAKELEY.

Gen'l Pass Agt. St. Louis, Mo.
L. J. BRIcKER, T. P. A., S23 Main
ST., Kansas City, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT, Gen'l Manager,
St. Joseph, Mo.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-17
E1icouraSeo to Eo1r.

When the Empress Frederick, eldest
daughter of Queen Victoria, was lit
tie girl, her disposition, to the great
grief of the queen, was naughty and
arrogant. Once, when about to embark
on the royal yacht Victoria and Albert,
she was lifted across to the deck of the
boat by one of the sailors, who, as he
was putting her down gently, said,
There you are, my little lady"
Il am not a little LADY, l am a
princess!" was the prompt and indig-
nant reply. The queen, who had over
heard the conversation, detained the
man with gesture, and, turning to her
spoiled little daughter, said:
'Tell the kind sailor that you are
much Indebted to him for his civility
and that, although you are not a little
lady yet, you confidently hope to merit
the title before long"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-17
Greek warship at phiIndeIphia.

Philadelphia, Sept. 17-The first Greek
warship that has ever visited the United
States dropped anchor in the Delaware
river last night short distance below
this city. The vessel is the corvette
Nauarchos AIiaulis which sailed from
the Pirnus on the 18th of July and has
visited Malta, Gibraltar, Madeira, the
Cape Verde islands, Martinique and ST.
Thomas Danish West Indies, from which
latter port she sailed last Monday. The
Nauarchos Miauls is used as n training
ship and has on board II number of naval
cadets. The vessel was sent to Phila-
delphia by the king of Greece in order
that the naval cadets on board may have
an opportunity to visit the shpyards on
the Delaware river as well as the great
steel plants of Pennsylvania. After her
visit to this city the vessel will proceed
to New York and Boston
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-17
THE DELAWARE, SUsQUEHANNA AND
i SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD.

lliut ldDlc III cUeCL April 10, 1881.
Trains leave Dritton Tor Jeddo, Eckley, Halle
Brook, Stockton, beaver Meadow Road, Roam
anu HuzletUn junction at 30 u w u IN, daily
except sunday; and O3 IA M, 3s d M sunday
Trains leave Drifton for Harwood, Cranberry,
Iomhlcken and Deringer ut ~, w Il III, daily
except sunday; and VI In, 30 p IN, Sun
day.
Trains leave Drifton for Oneida junction,
Harwood Road, Il humboldt Road, Oneida and
Sheppton at W NJ, daily except Sun
day; and O3 Il IN, 2 IS IN, Sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Harwood,
cranberry, Tomhicken and Deringer at u 80 a
IN, daily except Sunday; and 90 a III, ~ m,
sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida
Junction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road,
Oneida and Sheppton at ~, Ii 10 Iii, 4 Al p III,
daily except Sunday; and Z 81 IN, 8 IL IN,
sunday.
Trains leave Deringer for Tomhick n, Gram
berry, Han wood, Hazleton junction and Roam
at 20, 0 4O p III, daily except Sunday; ana = 81
m, D W p III, sunday.
Trains leave sheppton for Oneida, Humboldt
Road, Harwood Road, Oneida Junction, Hazle-
ton Junction and Roam at IL Il IN, Il 40, b ~
n' oally except sunday; and IL M, 3 "A
y IN, Sunday.
Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo
and IL u IN, A p IN, Sunday
=, Trains leave Hazleton junction for Beaver
fheaaow fnd4n hoad, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley,
except Sunday; and ~ 10 a IN, 5 4U p M sunday
All trains connect at Hazleton Junction with
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesvile, Auden-
pany's line.
Trains leaving Drifton at so, 6 90 IA m make
connection at Deringer with z. X. K. trains for
west.
For the accommodation of passengers at way
stations between Hazleton Junction and Der
niger, train will leave the former point at
5oU m, daily, except Sunday, arriving ut
Oerlnger at W IN.
LUTHER c. SMITH. Superintendent
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-17

Havana, Sept. 17.--In the elections of
delegates to the Forthcoming consttu-
tional convention the National party
again triumphed in the province of Ha-
yana. Not only did it elect the five dele
gates of the majority representation. but
1t also captured one of the minority rep
resentatives, the Republican party elect
ing the other two-namely, Manuel Sau-
gully and Berriel Returns from the 9th
er provinces come in slowly owing to the
heavy rains. In Pinar del Rio there
seems to be no doubt of the election of
Gonzalo de Quesado, Rius Rivera and
Civil Governor Dulles. Nothing definite
is yet known here as to Santiago because
of the difficulty in getting returns from
the outlying country districts there. but
it is reported that Juan Gualberto Go
mez is elected
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-17

There is an amusing English lefni-
ton of gentleman" 1t is "a man who
wears a silk hat, and If he has no other
title insists upon having Esq added to
his name when letters are addressed to
him"
The west end Londoner of social
pretensions accepts this definition in
practice. Summer and winter, in rain
or shine, he wears high silk hat in
the streets of London and carries it
into the drawing room when he pays
an afternoon call. 1t is only when he
takes train for the provinces or for
the continent that he ventures to use
more comfortable headgear.
He also expects to have the distinc-
tion of "esquire" when n letter is ad-
dressed to him and is highly offended
If he finds on the envelope the prefix
"NIr." AS a matter of fact the num-
Der of English gentlemen who are le-
gally entitled to the medieval honors
of Esquire" Is insignificant. 1t Is
self assumed title which signifies moth
ing that is substantial in rank or priv
ilege.
In common use in London Esquire"
simply means that the person so ad-
dressed does not choose to be associ-
ated with tradesmen and ordinary
working people and that he is "gen-
tleman' who invariably wears a silk
sat.-Youth's Companion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-17
Bengal Lancers Rescued Americans.

Tien-tsn, Sept. II. - Mr.. William
Woodvile Rockhill, special representa-
tive of the United States in China, has
left for Peking. In an interview before
leaving he said he did not expect to re-
main there more than few days. The
Tu-liu expedition has returned to Tien-
tsin. The march back was unopposed,
and it is reported that the Boxers have
retired in force to a village 30 miles up
the Grand canal. The Americans did not
participate in the burning and looting of
Tu-liu, and this caused much comment
among the commanders. The Sixth Unit
ed States cavalry, it is reported here,
have been ordered to camp at Yang-tsun,
up the Pei-Ho, with a view of
strengthening the line of communica-
tons The regiment will take two heavy
guns.
Corporal Hughes of the Third United
States artillery was killed and his COM
panon wounded while trying to force
passage of the French bridge after dark.