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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-26

The line has been placed in condition and
the new summer cars viii be used.
1t would be hard TO name all Of the
attractions which have been gathered TO-
gether for the market fair. The racing
each day of the week Will be fine and
lovers Of the horse viii have an oppor-
tunity of seeing exciting finishes. The
horses from Wichita that are now get
ting to the wire in front in eastern races
viii be here.
Each day there viii be an aerial diver,
who viii drop from a tower seventy feet
high into a net. This is one Of the thrill
ing things Of the fair and something that
makes one think Of what would happen
If the net should break.
Sedgwick county's fine fruits and vege-
tables Will be placed on exhibition and 70
the eastern person who visits the market
fair these displays viii be a surprise.
One thing which insures the market
fair being a success IS the fact Of the
low railroad rates. On Wednesday there
viii be special trains with especially low
rates from all points along the lines This
is in connection with the log rolling
event and makes large crowds a certain
ty on that day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-26
WILL HOLD A CONVENTION
Democrats 10 sIeet in Zeininger Hall
September -

The Democratic county central COM
mit,ee yesterday in the Democratic head
quarters in the Firebaugh block to con-
slider the proposition for calling a con-
vention to elect the delegates for the
congressional convention at Hutchinson
on September Il This was a problem for
The committee but they finally settled the
matter 10y recalling The delegates who
were in the recent county convention in
Zeininger hall
The new convention viii he held on
September 5 in ZeininEer hail and 1t
that time nineteen delegates to the
Hutchinson convention win be chosen.
This method Of calling the old delegates
does away with the primaries and seem
ed to be the unanimous choice Of the
members of the committee.
The peculiar political situation in this
district was discussed AT different times
a. the headquarters and il seemed 70 be
the sentiment among some Of the COM
mittee-aen that at the convention on the
nth an entirely new deal sho.d have the
turn There were supporters Of Rose OF
Newton present and the indications from
the sentiment OF the majority Of the
Democrats. ne VIII 80 into the conven-
ton With a large followinE.
Il was announced yesterday that Major
Brown of Kingman was an active cacdI-
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MANY ARE COMING
Farmers Market Fair Proves
Attractive.
FINE RACING A FEATURE
First Week in September Is
the Time Selected.

The Farmers State Market fair, which
is to be held at the fair grounds in this
city on September to 7. inclusive, is
proving to be one of the most attractive
events ever held in the city. Large
numbers of people from surrounding
places have signified their intention Of
attending. and the list Of attractions Sc
cured wiu not fail to please.
The exhibits of the different products
of the counties in this section will be in
evidence and from the reports which
have been sent to the Office Of the sec
rotary they will be larger than ever. IN
addition to these viii be the live stock
exhibitions which win not be a small
feature Of the event
The racing is to be excellent and the
entries for the different events will close
tomorrow The best horses in Kansas
and Missouri are entered here and fast
time IS anticipated. The fine mile track
Of Wichita is noted the west over as be-
ing a fast track and 1t has been put in
splendid condition cor the races.
one Of the large days Of the fair, and
they will all be large. is Wednesday the
9Th. the day that the WoodTen invade
the city. For this occasion special al
fractions have been arranged for the
benefit II the visiting Wcedmen and
their friends. Three big races viii be
the interesting features Of the afternoon.
and they are the 3-rinute- S-yeag-o-d
pace, purse $40; the 5-minute tot, purse
500. and the 20 trot for 500
a-y-.e---rF -7-~r 4-r~a a~a ufT
tries and in the other races eleven en-
tries each. Il has also been planned By
the management II have d race against
time on she sextetse bicycle being exhi5-
tied by SehoIlenberger Bros.
In addition % all Of the fea-ures VII -
Nsxinus, the strong man. This Is The
man who vii lift 2 steer and carry & u
the satisfaction % the witnesses J. Dan
Rice IS billed - introduce his pig circus.
and 70 the person vho never saw any
thing similar II VII Be creat.
On Wednesday morning the horses
competing for premiums VIZ ns placed
on exhE5ltso1 and the market classes of
sheep and hogs wiz be j1zEed On
Thursday there VII Be attractions and
other classes in TIE I've stock VIII bs
given the varioCs ribbons
One Of the attractions q Wed1es5av IS
The prize a-1I between The dl1=ren, ir5u
teams % the Woodmen lodges ove- ne
state. This IS - rake place i-1-ned aSe5y
in front q the grand stand. The prize IN
this event : sac. which Is Offered BIZ
Cash Henderson Sane y the beS- driii
teams 81 al % Kansas AID a PARTON ~
Missouri VII b. aeTe a15 wiz eontes. fS-
that 500
tt give transported or facilities for the
immense c-9Ed. Supevsuten6eat Nelson
has announced his intenusa d making
= sn.sre2sd ss-Efea 20 the fair grounds.
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Gard of Thanks.

To all Of our neighbors, our old and
our new found friends who 50 willingly
gave US their assistance both during and
since the FIRE, which destroyed our all on
Tuesday. August p, We wish TO extend
our most grateful thanks. While we lost
nearly everything We possessed. we have
gained many new friends, and have had
our old ones proven true, and We shall
gratefully remember them. We VIII cor
daily welcome all Of our friends who
call upon Us at our present home, in the
Palace block, West Side.
Mr.. AND MRS. W. s. BOTT.
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DR.. MCLaugFlIin's Electric Belt
DR., M. P. MCLAUGHLIN, 7 70 (on Street rect

date for the position on the fusion tick
et and viii make an effort to get TO the
front
Arrangements We're made for the re-
ception Of General Weaver when he
comes 70 the city on the 31St to open the
campaign. a Guartette and other fea-
lures Will be n evidence during the even
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L. s. ". s. St Louis,

NE-ttS
L. S. NJ S. St Louis,
Mid-Ocean, Aug. Is. 1900.
Ny Dear Mother-You see we are aboard
ship homeward bound 20 our beloved
America 1 suppose Americans seldom
fully realize their pride and love Of coun-
Try till they are temporarily expatriated
from IT, But We have had a very en-
ioyable trip. After pleasant week spent
IN London we took one Of the funny Httle
railroad carriages u Dover, then a boat
70 Calais. and within two hours were
vhirlng along % beautiful "Paree.' TIE
train from Calais - Paris IS Claimed -
b the fastest in the word. averaging
serenity miles an hour After a struggle
with French Customs officials and cab
tlos, We arrived az cur hotel. the Palace
E,ly=ee. located right opposite the Arch
de Triumph. huIt in memory OK Szpo-
leon J. We immediatsly rezlstered AZ the
international Congress- 4 Medicine. ~hsch
was IN session and where Or. Murphy
read 2 very interesting paper. we net
many noted physicians zn5 got many
new IDEAS. ard altogether had a god
time Paris Is certainly The most sesu-l-
I'll CITY In the world Il IS a dream q
Iovelinass Its women ara han5soue. tts
men polite.
7 we1t n the erpositEou a number q
times ard notxitasfanding what The
zoure5 old maids write @ the pe~sirfsffc
vsezs gwen 6y old fossils % men. the
s1hsh.rz zere dne TIE dsspisy - al
the modern appliances u se~ucs were
simply marvellous vale its EXHIBITS EsTe
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RETURNS FROM OLO MEXICO
Var. Paddock OF This city spends Two
WonrhS There

Mr. C. 3. Paddock Of No. 50 South
Seneca street has Just returned from a
pleasant so5ourn in Mexico He spent
most OF the time, some two mouths. in
the City q Mexico. He reports an IN
teresting and instructive visit 70 the Gee
gus Republic.
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MR. AND MRS. W. 5. BoTT.

Myself and family are under lasting
obligations to the many friends and
neighbors who gave US their assistance
during the Illness and death Of ny dear
wife. To the Odd Fellows. Daughters Of
Rebekah and A O. L. W wish par
ticularly to make Acknowledgements for
their attendance and many acts Il kind
ness. To- myself ard daughters. Flsr-
ence and Bertha
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FRENCH MINISTER INTERESTED
Corresponding With Paris in Regard
So mDSOn

It is understood that the French min
lister az Washington has become inter
ested In the case az Gastsvo Ravene OF
Herbert Simpson. and is IN correspond
ence with the government at Paris N
respect TO the medals and other decora-
IONS which Stimpson had.
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MISS FLORENCE DAVIS.
MISS BERTHA DAVIS.
I L. DAVIS.

The Sisters o. St Joseph and the in-
mates u S. Narys convent Eisa 70
gratefully thank the following parties f1-
their generosity il contributing towara
the purchasing % second horse for
their carriage;
J ? Mahan. Thomas Nahan Fourth
National hank. = Davidson. O. " Ssr1-
mons. a II Faariqae, Z z. Rex ? g.
Smyth & Sor,s. TIRE aeouaI Bark a.
Commerce. Wrn : Wesr5ch. Dr. T. Z
Hamilton. s. 3. Anton.
Messrs. Laehan and Bethei. % Ia Ben
restaurant. have added q large kltehaa
to the rear ~ the hridlng Trey eecgaT.
throwing the whsse % the main rom
i1tr a dining rc1u- They have nov ere
% the ueacsst cze3sst -11-z 81 cxn
and ssy e necessary MI b8.1d rack -
the alley These genfilaaen care s=re
strangers - the t-ada eight months ESQ
and ara steadily ass5.nE 10 taa4- pa-ra--
age which has been wan - careful ~
-sntjon 10 business and an Effort .
please
Mr. and Ms. Wits s,nven returned
Friday evening f-e7 tae-r a.sssare --ss
- Les Angeles sza Ts4ness-0 ana s.Her
Pacisc coast posses All Feper3 hzv
el5oyed pleasant sr8p Ca5er ros
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PARIS IS A DREAM
So Says Robert Craig, a
Wichitan.
WRITES TO HIS MOTHER
Delightful Voyage and Fine
lime, Features of Trip.

Mrs. W. H. Craig has received letter
from her son, Robert ". Craig. a Wich-
tia boy, and. as all returning Americans.
ne is full Of love for his country. He
writes:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-09
READ IN THE COMMONS.
Messages from Sir Claude Macdonald
and Rear Admiral Bruce.

LONDON, Aug. SIN the House of Com
mons to-day Mr.. Broderick, parliamentary
secretary for the Foreign Office, read a
telegram from Sir Claude Macdonald, Brit
ish minister to China, received in cipher
at the Foreign Office this morning. The
dispatch was in reply to government
message and bore the date of Peking, Aug.
8 1t was as follows: ~ have to-day re-
ceived your cipher telegram forwarded to
me by the Chinese minister. The shell and
cannon fire ceased on July 16, but the rifle
fire has continued from the Chinese posi-
tions held by government troops and Box
ers intermittently ever since. The cas-
ualties since then have been slight. Ex-
cept one private OF marines, all the wound
ed are doing well. The rest of the Brit
ish in the legation are WELL including the
whole garrison. The total of killed is sixty
and of wounded 10. We have strength
ened our Notifications. We have over two
hundred women and children refugees in
the legation. The Chinese government
has refused transmission to kilograms in
cipher until now
Mr. Broderick also read the following
dispatch from Rear Admiral Bruce. filed
at Che-Foo. Aug<-6: ''The allies, about
1900 strong, attacked the Chinese in
trenched position at Hsi-Ku, about two
miles outside Tien-Tsin. early this morn
ing The Chinese were driven out and
retired northward, pursued by the allies,
who occupied Pei-Tsang. Transports fol-
lowed UP the troops. BY road and river
the advance upon Peking has been begun"
This dispatch does not give the date of
leaving Tien-Tsin. Mr.. Broderick said he
thought the messages, on the whole, sat-
isfactory. The country understood the pol
icy of her Majesty's government in regard
to China, which was to carry on with abso-
lutte firmness and determination the meas
ures taken 10 preserve the country's inter-
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REGARDED AS A BLUNDER.
The UItimatum That Led to the At
tack on the Taku Forts.


YOKOHAMA, July 27. via Victoria, B. c.,
Aug. S-The reply of Japan's sovereign to
the messages which have passed between
lis government and the Emperor of China,
or whatever government exists at Peking.
is praised and Interpreted direct and
dignifed resolve on the part of Japan to
cast her lot with the Western powers as
the only means to secure Oriental peace.
1t is believed here that a large number of
influential Chinese at Peking, who are con-
fident of the ultimate supremacy of the
allies, have furnished asylum to many of
the foreigners, and have supplied the be-
sieged legationers with guns and amniuni-
tion.
Horrible stories of the behavior of the
Cossacks continue TO pour in The refugees
are beginning TO arrive here in large num-
bers. Twenty or more came by the trans
port Logan last week. They are in the
main missionaries and their families. 1t
was next to impossible to get them to talk
of their experiences, which seem to have
had a dazing and stupefying effect upon
them. They are now being amply provided
for by agents of the various boards who
have wired ample funds for this purpose.
Opinions are beginning 10 be freely ex-
pressed that the attack upon the Taku
forts or rather the ultimatum which led
to it, was a blunder. If this was indeed
the case it is felt by many Americans that
Admiral Kempff in Withdrawing his con-
sent to the act and refusing to take part
with the allies should be entitled to the
utmost credit for his course. which re-
quired the highest kind of courage on his
part. In this connection the fact is noted
that the Germans are claiming that the
decision which led to the attack was due
to the efforts of the German admiral.
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LEFT PEKING ON JULY 81.
Italian Minister Is Said to Have Start
ed for Tien-Tsin.

LONDON Aug. 9, a. m.-Beyond the of
fetal news given out yesterday the
morning papers contain no direct informa-
tion of Importance from China. Thanks TO
the dispatches of Sir Claude Macdonald
and Rear Admiral Bruce there is a general
disposition TO take a more hopeful view
of the situation.
The report of the appointment Of Field
Marshal Count Won Waldersee as COM
mander-in-chief of the international forces
meets with general approval.
The Rome correspondent of the Daily
Mail announces the reception there of Of
fetal dispatches from the Italian minister
in Peking, asserting that he left Peking
July sl-presumably for Tien-Tsin. This,
however, is so utterly at variance with the
action and intentions of the other ministers
heard from that it seems almost incredible
If true, it opens up an interesting field Of
speculation concerning the fate of the Ital-
ian representative.
The text of the edict of Aug. 2, authoriz-
ing the escort of the ministers from Peking
to Tien-Tsin. given out at the Chinese
legation says in part:
I'm view of the existence Of hostilities
between certain Chinese rebels and the
foreign powers. caused by the anti-Chris-
tian feelings of the Chinese people, we
have afforded reasonable protection to the
foreign representatives in Peking and the
Tsung Ii Yamen has sent TO the legations
letters of inquiry and proposals for their
safe conveyance under escort to Tien-Tsin,
in order to avoid apprehension of further
attack from rebels before the complete res
toration of peace and order at the capital
We have now, on the advice of Ii Hung
Chang and Liu Kun vi. to authorize Yung
Lu TO escort there to Tien-Tsin. If there
be any rebels en- route. trying to endanger
the safety OF the party. the officials have
to destroy the rebels at once
The Chinese legation believes that the
members of the foreign legations have not
yet left Peking but that they viii do so.
and declares that the edict would not have
been issued had not the foreign ministers
signified a willingness 10 accept the es-
cort.
The Daily Chronicle, commenting upon
American criticism OF the character OF the
Chinese news printed in some London
dailies. admits that the charges are only
too true. and that the practice of certain
papers in this respect are opposed to the
best traditions Of British journalism. 1t
joins in the American protest against
trashy sensationalism. Almost all the news
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NOT IN THE FIRST FIGHT.
American Soldiers Took No Part in
the Capture of Pei-Tsang.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Dispatches from
Consul General Goodnow, Admiral Remey
and General Chaffee were received here to-
day. Mr.. Goodnow gave the latest infor-
nation i'm his possession in regard to the
situation in China, including the operations
of the allied forces engaged in the advance
on Peking 1t was referred to the secre-
tary of war and was not made public.
A brief dispatch was received at the
Navy Department from Rear Admiral
Remey. commanding the naval forces in
Chinese waters. 1t was dated Taku, Aug.
s. via Che-Foo. Aug. s. and is as follows:
''Chaffee reports japanese took Pei
Tsang on the morning of the 5th. Engage
ment over before Americans arrived. Move
ment probably continued TO Yang-Tsun.
Inform secretary of war. REMEY."
This dispatch gives a somewhat different
aspect 10 the battle at Pei-Tsang on the
5th, as IL indicates that the American de-
tachment took no part in that engagement,
not having arrived until after the Japanese
forces had effected the capture of the city.
Admiral Remey confirms General Chaffee' S
statement that Yang-Tsun is the next OBJ
jective point of the relief column on its
march TO Peking.
General Chaffee's cablegram to the War
Department is dated Aug. (place not
named), via Che-Foo. Aug. s. 1t reads:
.'Pei-Tsang handsomely taken early this
morning by japanese troops supported by
English and Americans. japanese loss con-
siderable; English slight: Americans none.
Ground very limited In the morning
American troops occupied rear position
which was TO form the turning movement.
but were unable 10 form in line. We will
cross the Pei-Ho to the left bank to-mor-
row morning and move on Yang-Tsun.
consul at Che-Foo furnished copy of
dispatch from Tsung IL Yamen on July 60.
which he has cabled. CHAFFEE-''
General chaffee's dispatch explains how
CONTINUED ON TENTH PAGE.)
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French Stirring Up Strife i'm Canton
by Proposing tn Clear a Creek
of Chinese Craft.
LoNDoNERs MORE HOPEFUL
DISPATCHES FROM MACDONALD AND
BRUCE READ IN COMMONS.
All Well in Peking on Aug. 3-Rumor
that the Italian Minister Has
Left the Capital.

LONDON, Aug. 9, 4 a. m.-The Shanghai
correspondent of the Daily News. wiring
Yesterday, says: United States Consul
Goodnow strongly opposes Admiral Sey-
mour's intention to land 5000 troops, on
the ground that such an act would not be
warranted by the circumstances, and would
the French consul, agrees 70 the arrange
ment, but he says that if the British land
forces the French will do likewise. The
Austrians also will land men. Consul Good
now further says: My personal opinion is
that the landing of troops here at the pres
ent moment would be grave mistake.
An Associated Press dispatch from Shang-
hai says: "Vice Admiral Seymour has ar
ranged with the viceroy of Marking for
a British occupation Of the foreign settle
ments at Shanghai.
1.-THE German warship Seeadler has ar
rived at Tsin-Tau from Apia.'
Hong-Kong advices under yesterdays
date say: 1.-Two detachments of Indian
troops here have been notified to prepare
to proceed to Shanghai.
about 5000 Black Flags left Canton to-
day, ostensibly bound for Peking.
'It is reported at Canton that the French
intend to clear the Chinese craft from the
-, al 81 nf
Sha-Mien and Canton. The Chinese pro-
test against such action, as calculated to
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In this mornings papers upon which Gre
dence is placed comes either from Wash
ington or direct from British officials.
A dispatch from Rome says: ."The For-
eign Office here has received a cipher dis
patch bearing the signature of the Italian
minister at Peking. not dated, in which the
minister. the Marquis Salvagoraggi, con-
firms the reports of the murder of Baron
Won ketteler, the German minister, and
adds that the legations of Belgium, Aus
tria and Italy have been evacuated. the
members of the legations. missionaries and
foreigners TO the number of seven hundred
seeking refuge in the British legation. The
Catholic missions in the north city, 1t is
further announced, hold out, defended by
thirty French and ten Italian marines The
British legation when the dispatch was
sent was provisioned for two weeks"
A dispatch from Madrid says: 1.-THE
Spanish minister in Peking, Senior B. j.
De Cologan, telegraphs that the Spanish
legation has suffered slight damage, add
ing that the situation is most painful and
perilous' He confirms what is already
known regarding the attitude of the Chi
nese government"
War Office kilograms received at St
Petersburg from eastern Siberia show the
Chinese have destroyed the railroad in
several places, interrupting the passage of
through trains. Repairs are proceeding
The Cossacks now guard 1000 versts of the
frontier railroad.
The Russians hard fighting on the ST.
berlan frontier, the difficulties of their po-
sition on the Liao-Tung peninsula and the
prospect of a revolt against France in Indo-
China will probably prevent either power
from sending reinforcements to the column
operating against PelIing. Hence the United
States. Great Britain, Germany and Japan
will have to carry out the military pro-
gramme without any more troops from
Russia or France.
Yokohama advioes say dispatches re-
ceived from Seoul affirm that a Korean
Cabinet will be organized TO unite the fac
tions and that the Korean Emperor is
sending presents OF rice, flour and cigars
to the allies at Tien-Tsin.
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CHINESE DRIVEN OUT.


NEW YORK, Aug. s.--A dispatch to the
Herald from Che-Foo says: THE allies
both sides of the Pei-Ho river Sunday
morning, and drove out the Chinese. When
forced in from their outer works the Chi
nese blew up the bridge. The Japanese
crossed the river exposed to a murderous
cross fire. losing heavily. The fighting
lasted from o'clock until II, with heavy
losses on both sides. The Chinese retreat
ed up the river. pursued by the allies.
There is force of 1900 Chinese about two
days march 10 the south and east of Tien-
Tsin. which is guarded by 5000 men of the
allied forces, with fourteen guns.
An imperial edict has been issued at Pc
king that Tien-Tsin and the Taku forts
must be retaken at any cost"