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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01
Japs Occupying Chi Lii.

Berlin, Aug 30-According to dis
patch from Tientsin, japanese forces are
now ON their way from Taku to Pao
Ting Flu, capital of the province of Chi
Lii, with the direct object of occupying
the latter place.
The German vice admiral at Taku re-
ports the arrival at Pekin August % OF
a German convoy with provisions.
The railroad from Tientsin to Yang
Tsun is working, but from the latter place
to Pekin the road is in bad shape.
Russia to Address the Powers.
London, Aug. ga special dispatch
from st. Petersburg contains the assertion
that Russia almost Immediately will no
tify the powers that she considers the re-
lief of the Pekin legations as the final ac
complishment of the military task of the
allied forces.
The afternoon papers doubt that the ru
mors Of peace negotiations are well found
ed and applaud General Chaffees prud
ence in preparing for winter campaign
as they regard the activity of the allies
at Pekin and the difficulties Of discovering
responsible Chinaman with whom to
treat, unless Ii Hung Chang is able te
place himself in communication with the
fugitive court and secure credentials salts
factory to all the powers, as indications
that the solution of the problem will be
more prolonged and more difficult thar
previously hoped.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01

While no official statement is forthcom-
ing as to the position of France, in the
absence from Paris of those in control of
her foreign policy, the following, emanat-
ing from an official associated with the
French government, expresses the views
OF the foreign office at the present juno
ture:
"We have no revenge to seek in China
and we have no intentions to demand such
recompense in the shape Of indemnities
as will create resentment against foreign'
ers. Our policy will be one Of liberal edu-
cation, the effort to teach this great mass
of people to trust and regard Europeans
favorably. In the end tins may result in
the advancement of civilization for the
one and commercial prosperity for the
others. Those who think that change
of government will change the character
of the Chinese people have not broad
understanding of the deep-seated ideas
which centuries have bred in them. 10
make a radical upheaval Of their form OF
government just at this time would 90
more harm than good. We shall attempt
to find suitable person of liberal ideas
towards foreigners who will assume the
reins of government. Our position follows
the identical lines of the United States IN
nearly every instance. Commercially we
wish the broadest international construc-
ton to be placed on foreign privileges
and it is a fact that had not your coun-
try declared an open door at the time 1T
did, France herself would have done so.
The reply made by the United States to
Ii Hung Chang's request for the appoint
ment of an emissary to act with view
to settlement and the establishment OF
peace receives general approval here.
France will take similar position, for
we must be assured that we are negotiat-
ing with concrete body, and not with q
shadow. While we have special CONNER
cial interests in Yunan and Sze-chuen,
our desire to develop that region would Dc
defeated should we act on narrow, selhsh
! ideas there"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01

London, Aug. 27.-The policy of the
United States toward China is watched
here with more interest than is that of
any other country, for Englishmen be-
lieve somehow or other that in the trouble
ahead America will be the only power
with interests parallel with theirs. The
Spectator, discussing the ties connecting
the powers, says: Continental statesmen
look askance at the new force, America,
whose limits they do not clearly under
stand, and which, for example, can send
black troops to China, and lney mutter
words about the possible Anglo-Saxon un-
derstanding, and would, if they could,
gladly postpone all action SO as to have
more time for reflection and combination,
only, you see, Pekin is in flames, the Chi
nese Semiramis is on her way to Singan
Flu and Russian general publicly reports
that the Amur uow flows through Russian
territory.
Japan has been watching Europe and
observers are uncertain what her states
men intend.
"That the French government is prepar
ing for war there can no longer be any
doubt"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01
Throws a Ton She'll.

The new 18-inch Gatham torpedo gun,
the largest ever built in this country.
was tested recently at the Bethlehem
Steel Works to determine the velocity
of the shot and the strength OF the
gun and proved successful. Solid shots
weighing a ton were fired. After two
preliminary shots, the third was fired
with a charge of 300 pounds of powder
and showed a pressure of 19,O45 pounds
and 1856 feet velocity, while the fourth
shell, with the same charge, recorded
a pressure of 1880 pounds and a We
locity of 1861 feet. The gun is intended
for coast defense. The inventor claims
that it will throw a she'll 10 mlles.
Guncotton is used in the charges. Tne
gun is A feet long and weighs 81 tons.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01

Berlin, Aug. 27.-Official circles here
after the taking Of Pekin and Field Mar
shal Count Won Waldersee's appointment
to the command of the allied forces in
China, stands in precisely the same atti-
tude as before. Germany, it is added, still
insists in carrying out the program which
the minister Of foreign affairs, Count Won
Buelow, published in his circular Of July
3 and which was approved here and abroad.
Ii is also officially stated that the other
powers interested still adhere to that pro-
gram, of which there now remain two
most important paragraphs, viz: Ade-
quate redress for oAinese crimes against
international rights and the reesta blish-
mens Of an orderly state Of affairs and the
installation Of a government willing and
able to give guarantees against the recur-
renee Of the recent outrages. Many pa
pers, however, continue to express distrust
Of the intentions of several Of the powers,
claiming they have separate plans regard
ing the Yangtse valley and the southern
provinces. So far as Russia is concerned,
the German press is not exercised, because
il has been officially admitted by Ger
many that Germany does not oppose any
Russian plans affecting the northern pro-
vinces, as not touching Germany's polit-
ical or commercial interests. The belief
Is generally held here by both the govern
ment and he press that Count Won Wal
dersee will find plenty to do after his ar
rival in China, even if his coming is re-
stricted to the province Of Pe-chili.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01
RATHDRUM, IDAHO. !.

committee Of the provisional government
and afterwards the first judge of Clack-
amas county.
The United States battleship Alabama
recently won the title of "queen of the
American navy" in one Of the most mag
niticent speed trials in the history of the
navy. Her average speed for four hours
continuous steaming was II knots, a
| figure not quite as high as that made by
the Iowa-l7.4-but notable from the
fact that it gave an idea of the yet un-
developed power in the latest product Of
The general land office has withdrawn
four townships at the Shoshone falls and
Blue lakes and Snake river, in southern
Idaho, for a national park. The town
ships are 9 and 10 south, ranges II and
Is east, and are in Lincoln and Cassis
counties. The withdrawal of 25 town
ships was requested by the Idaho delega
ton in congress, but the forest super
intendent for Idaho requested that only
four be withdrawn.
American shipbuilders.
A. Rescia, wife and child were recent,
burned to death at Vancouver b. G.
All grades OF refined sugar were ad
vanced 5 cents hundred pounds Thurs
day.
The supreme lodge of the Knights o
Pythias has chosen San Francisco as tn
place of the next biennial gathering.
Eleven persons are now suffering from
bubonic plague at Glasgow, Scotland, an
five Others have symptoms Of the plague
DR.. Frank Stephen Milbury, wei
known specialist Of diseases of the eye, cal
nose and throat, is dead at his home il
Brooklyn, aged "A.
Claims against the city of New Yorl
for injuries received by colored person
in the recent riots, filed in the comptrol
ler's office, now aggregate 100000.
Judge Lee Rasseur of st. Louis wa
elected by reclamation at the recent G
A. r. convention as commander
of the Grand Army Of the Republic for tn
ensuing year.
Horace B. Stevens, a newspaper report
er, late on the Evening News, shot himse
through the head at the Hotel Donnel
at Tacoma. He was i'll and desponden
He leaves wife in Portland, On.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01
TRADE REPORTS.

NcW 1ofh.-R. u. Ouu q W. 8 1e-
view of last weeks trade says:
The sky was not cloudless, but there
was no backward movement of busi-
ness last week. The chief drawback
Of the week was the intense heat in
some sections of the west, which was
more efficient in retarding business
than the lower temperature east, which
is stimulating it. Crop advices con-
tinue as cheerful as at any time lately,
and the labor situation shows no i'm
portant changes in working forces.
Prices are steady, but there is talk of
decline, perhaps $40 per ton, in steel
rails shortly to basis at which it is
believed the railroads will be willing to
place orders for the ensuing years sup
plies.
More good news comes from the
great iron centers, where bridge and
boat-builders and makers of agricul-
tural implements, stoves and cast-iron
pipe are all eager to secure finished or
partially finished material. Prices are
sustained, and in few cases move up
ward. Iron generally is already solid
and better balanced market than for
two months past. Reduction in the out.
put of pig iron is having the desired
effect at most northern points, although
at the south stocks are still heavy and
complaint is heard of prohibitive
freight rates to the seaboard. Large
export business is waiting and foreign
buying of finished material continues
large.
Production of coke has been de.
creased to 143,980 tons weekly in the
Connellsville region. Another sharp
decline has taken the price of tin to
30Bc, but copper is firm.
Wheat declined still further on Sat.
urday, touching the lowest price since
early in June and making the fall
1880 from the top point of the season
about two months ago. Vigorous mar
keting by farmers shows their willing
ness to sell at current prices, receipts
at primary markets during three weeks
amounting to 19,999,900 bushels
against 10,633,051 bushels last year
Daily figures of exports continue light
although there is much talk of pur
chases for foreign account. Prices re
covered from the lowest point, traders
on the short side taking profits freely
Corn is steady, but drop last weel
makes the present price only cents
above that of 1899.
Sales Of wool at the three chief east
ern markets have increased to 5,062,
500 pounds in the week previous. To
day wool was active in Boston ant
territory goods are all firmly held
though prices are nominally un
changed. There is no pressure to sell
some dealers shipping east with in
structions to hold until after election.
Factories are still working only par
time in the eastern boot and shoe dis
tricts, and it is evident that earlier es
| Inmates of accumulated stocks were
much too small. There is more activ
ity in the hide market and prices are
sustained by strong foreign quotations
activity in Chicago by California tan
ners and favorable purchases for har
| ness.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01
Retired for Are.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Having reached
the age limit, Professor H. I. Todd, U. s
n, director of the Nautical almanac, re.
tires from active scientific work as the
head of the naval observatory, one of the
most important scientific post under the
government. He will be succeeded by
Professor s. j. Brown, the Astronomical
director of the observatory.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01
Russia Orders Beef.

Chicago, Aug. 27.-A local packing
company has received an order from
the Russian government for 100000
pounds of "beef on the hoof," to feed
the soldiers of the war in China. This
is the largest order Of the kind in the
history of the Chicago meat trade. 1t
will take 5000 fatted cattle to fill the
order. The cattle will be sent from
San Francisco via Hawaii and Japan.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01
Fitxsimmon. Challenges Jenries.

New York, Aug. 27.-Bob Ftzimmons
has challenged Jim Jeffries for fight to
be held August 81, and has posted $500
as a forfeit. Ftzimmons says that JEFF
fries must meet him on that date or admit
that he is afraid Of him.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01

The Japanese government has pro-
hibited all emigration OF japanese Ia
borers to Canada and the United states.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-09-01
UNITED STATES DISTURBED
SENDS NOTE TO THE POWERS
Uncle Sam Objects to the Order of
the Admirals to Hold LII Hung
Chang-Is Inexplicable-COnge IL
Heard From.

Washington, Aug 3l.-The Associated
Press is able to present the following text
Of official communications
The following kilograms have been sent
to the representatives of the United States
in Berlin, Vienna, Paris, London, Rome,
Toxic, and st. Petersburg:
''DEPARIMENr OF STATE, Wash
ington, Aug. "a, l9OO.-The following note
has been received by this department from
the charge of the Russian government at
this capital, August II:
"I have just received communication
from the imperial government informing
me of the resolution of the admirals OF
the allied fleets interdicting the plenipoten-
tiary of the Chinese government, Ii Hung
Chang, from all communication with the
Chinese authorities in the event of his
arrival at Taku.'
This resolution being inexplicable, it
would be desirable that the interested gov
ernments sould give orders to countermand
the above mentioned decision.'
| Washington, Aug. 3l.-The state depart
ment makes public the following cable
gram, received this morning through the
United States consul at Chefoo:
"Chefoo, Aug. 3l.-Secretary Of State,
Washington: The following dispatch is
dated yesterday: More Russian, French,
German and Italian troops are arriving.
The imperial palace will be entered Aug
ust 2S. A military promenade Of all ma
tions will be made through it. Afterward
it will be closed and guarded. Prince
Ching is expected in few days.-Conger.'
FOWLER"
The state department officials say Mr..
Fowler's PREDATORY statement that Min
lister Conger's dispatch is dated "yester-
day august 29) probably refers to the
Taku date line, it being necessary to send
it through that place. They do not think
it means that it was dated Pekin, August
20.
Japs to Withdraw.
| Washington, Aug. 3l.-A telegram has
been received at the japanese legation
to the effect that having been informed
by the japanese consul at Annoy that he
has been assured by the Chinese authori
ties of their readiness to afford full protec
tion to the foreign residents and theil
property at that port, the Japanese gov
eminent has already ordered the withdraw
al of the marines detailed to protect Jap
hnese property in the native town and ar,
prepared to withdraw the rest of the ma
rines as soon as they are satisfied that tn
peace and order of the port are assured
Overtures From Russia.
London, Aug 3l.-The officers OF tn
foreign office informed representative
of the Associated Press this Afternoon
that Russia had made certain suggestion
relative to China, but they were unwilling
to consent to their publication at present
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29
Senator Vests First
View of Senator Benton.

'Over there" said the Senator. indicating
the direction CT field of nodding corn, II
traiied and shot deer nearly fifty years ago.
Five of us young fellows had come out from
Kentucky together. headed for California
That was IN 1853. Two of us-including my
self-were lawyers, graduates of the
Transylvania University at Lexington. The
others were youthful doctors, who had Just
taken diplomas at Louisville. We took
boat and set out for st. Louis down the Ohio
and up the Mississippi. At that time a rail-
road ran from St Louis to Washington,
Mo-, but the new enterprise was a small
attraction by the side of the levee lined
with steamboats,. Among the many really
palatial boats lying at the wharf was the
F. X. Aubrey. a new steamer owned and
commanded by a man of the same name /
met Captain Aubrey and fancy, one for
the other, sprang up between us. The result
was that our party of five shipped en- the
spick, span and feet newcomer The boat
left at on Saturday afternoon. Every
half hour throughout the evening some
vessel cast loose for the Missouri River
trade. No fewer than IS passenger boats of
NE frst-class were on that river between
ct Louis and st. Joseph. Each steamer
mad large and capable band. Every state
room was occupied, and there were many
oeck passengers. When the vessels put of
On saturday afternoon the sight presented
~ The moving vessels was one of most at
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said. land fell to asking him for some
details about people over there.
Isn't 1t true 1 asked the General.
that there IL n higher grade OF intelligence
in the philippines than there is in Cuba =
Yes said Wheeler. 4 reckon you're
right
And isn't IT true also that they have
their schools and public forms, and that
a large proportion of the population. even
of the poorer classes Is educated 10 the
point OF being able to read and writer
The General admitted that this was true.
but he said that We ought to keep the
Philippines. 1t seems to me, and .aid
as much to him. that IL Cuba. with a lower
grade OF intelligence than the Philippines.
Is going to be free according 20 promise
there ought to be some hope for the
little brown fellows over there m the South
astern sea-"
Il believe" Senator Vest went on. i'm
pressively. bringing his cane down with a
rap on the floor OF the piazza, that this
country has just begun to grow, but not
outside of its own borders. The strength
OF a nation depends upon its ability to sup
port mankind-just as a farm may be VAL
ued by its capacity as a food producer.
believe that the statisticians will bear me
out in my belief that this country will
support easily 50o0OO.0OO OF human beings
The forthcoming census will probably show
that We have somewhere in the neighbor-
hood of 100000 of inhabitants. and yet
We hear 1t said that we must reach out
and get more land: that We must go across
the seas and gobble Up islands. and that
a subject people will not hurt the Consti-
tuition or US. / don't believe it," said the
Senator. pulling his big hat down a little
further over his eyes. and wrinkling his
face into a frown.
Il am an optimist on the subject of my
country. but en- not an optimist on the
subject Of Republican methods.
Il believe that there II Q good deal of
unnecessary alarm over this Chinese mat
ter: that is to say. all tbs talk about the
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idea to turn back, go to New
Orleans and attempt 10
reach the coast by the 18TH
mus route.
THE journey downstream
was not so pleasant as the
outbound trip had been. 1
had separated from my
friends and had in front OF
me a hazardous effort COW
erinS many thousands of
miles. The green banks
seemed hardly 50 green, the
sky hardly So blue and the
muddy Miss curl vas a great,
brown surgling monster. We
proceeded as far as Lexing-
ton without incident. There
We broke a shaft. Somewhat
discouraged in my efforts to
reach the coast, landed
with my store Of money. two
bags Of clothing and a dou-
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NINETY-THIRD YEAR.
An Episode Summer Day Fifty Ago. The Story

tractive. colorful animation. II was in such
on one delightful Saturday afternoon in the
summer Of 1853. The vessels decks were
crowded with tradesmen. tourists and ad-
vehturers. Many We're bound for California,
although the season was 80 far advanced
that we were In doubt as TO our ability to
get transportation across the plains from
ST. Joseph. Early In the spring many trains
had started. some 10 fare well, others to fail
into the hands OF the Indians or into the
Inisfortunes OF disease. As the season pro-
crossed the trains became less numerous,
for only The brave hearts dared the mount
ain crossings when winter fell. The mys-
teries and the SHOWS of the Rockies were rs
repelling then as the Kiond!ke's dangers
to-day.
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alive-the Honorable Thomas Hart Beutonr
My dismay did not prevent my observing
two things. First. Bentons friend Thomas
and Benton himself-accented the second
syllable Of the name equally with the first.
The other thing was the subject of the
great Senator's remarks. He was reviiing
his political enemies. Each one was dis
posed Of with an epigram or a biting Joke.
at which the hungry-eared listeners roared
their approval. One of these enemies was
Governor Fox Jackson. The Senator was
not in Boonville for the purpose Of making
speech As recall It now, he was there
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about without using one of them. He does
not walk much. but prefers to sit in the
cool shade OF his cottage. At the southwest
corner he has had erected this summer .
room that is mostly windows. an ideal den
Tor summer rest There IT, indeed, no
sleeping room in the Vest cottage that In
without south windows. The house Is a
rambling succession OF apartments, run
ming this way and that without architect
ural sequence. Two hundred yards to the
left. down pathway of natures rugged
making. past the big cool Hooking hotel, II
the health-givirg spring. Miles away. plain
to the view. is the open country. where the
deer were hunted. In front is the stretch
OF grass. above are the towering trees, back
in the house the ius:y infant Granddaughter
crows in the nurses arms. The world of
politics Is for the hour behind him. Here
Is quiet reflection. with surroundings that
should mean the fullness of rest for q
well-managed lfe-why shouldn't the Sem
ator be happy? HR
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Sabnath stiffness, the lulling breeZes, the
spring water and the rest are doing their
work. He is having return Of energy. He
Is brightly talkative. He emphasizes with
gestures; with one of many gift-canes
that are scattered about the house. with
his palm on the chair-arm. The Senator
spends much of his time on the veranda,
overlooking the lawn and the distant bot
tom-land-the deer fields Of other days. His
attire Is eimpIe-all but his hat; which is n
marvel Of straw and largeness. He pulls
thu far down over his eyes-an old trick
peeps out from the deep shadow Of the
.srin. His breakfast, hearty and whole
some. comes early. Then. after walk.
glance through the letters and a biz of read
ing. there is a long rest before dinner.
About o'clock. an alert black boy Of IS or
10. gallused and hickory-shirted, steps up to
the back Of Mr.. Vests chair. and. in a
crisp voice, says:
Senator, dinner is ready, sah.''
The richifess Of the farm is on the table.
The skill of cook, who learned her art
through two sable generations. is evidenced
In its preparation. The meal finds the rest
Ing Senator hungry. good humored and con-
Sersational. He sends his plate back sew
eral times for the Drowned chicken, to the
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Enarvel;ns delight OF those
who wondered II he would re-
cover his appetite. After the
long dinner in a summer
dining-room that is all win
dows, there Is more OF rest
ing on the veranda. The
Senator does not take q nap
In the afternoon. He pre-
fers a short walk. a long
talk or a reading Of come
6Gt. Just now he Is spend
ing a little time daily on
James Lane Aliens Reign
Of Law" a charming story
Ahout the country from
which tho Senator sprang. It
was the chat that appealed
to Mr.. Vest this afternoon;
and the course Of it ran
through one OF the most at
tractive periods OF Western
history.