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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05

1t was decided by the State Department
officials today that Minister Conger shall
remain at his post in Pekin until the
present diplomatic muddle has been
strengthened out and peace has been re-
stored in the Empire. While the Ameri-
can diplomatic representative in the I'M
perial City has not asked to be recalled,
it was at first thought that, owing TO the
strain OF the terrible ordeal through
which he had passed, he would surely ex-
pect q rest, and was entitled to vaca-
tion. After careful consideration it was
today decided to instruct him to remain
IN Pekin until he received orders that he
would be relieved.
This action was brought about through
the delicate nature OF the situation and
the knowledge necessary to conduct
subsequent proceedings, which is pos
sessed only by Mr.. Conger.
It has leaked out that Minister Con-
ger has been chosen TO represent this
Government in all negotiations with
China and the allied powers toward re-
storing the Imperial Government and
bringing about q cessation of hostiIitfes
as well as a settlement as to indemnity.
1t IS not denied by the Government Off
clals that the Administration is greatly
displeased with W W Rockhiu. who was
sent to China as the special envoy of the
United States, and that members of the
Cabinet are sorely isappointed in him
The cause of this : said 10 be his ac-
tions since his arri-.i in China. but # is
known that the Shanghai interview
brought about the enhancement.
Mr. RockhiH is quoted as say
in that state of war did
exist all along in China and
that the Imperial Government and not any
bands Of Boxers. was responsible for the
oGtrages committed upon foreigners. both
IN the legations in Pekin and elsewhere.
ms view Is what the Administration has
peen seeking to deny since the Chinese
troubles began, and it has time and again
been reiterated that state OF war did
not exist in China. and that there was not
ihe slightest basis upon which the United
states might declare war on the CeIes:iaI
Kingdom. All OF this has been torn down
by the accredited representative Of this
Government and the officials are deeDIv
chagrIned over the affair.
4 high official OF the State Department
was asked today how soon Mr.. RocEhgu
would be recalled
That do not care 70 say" wzs the re-
ply.
How soon viii he return to this coun-
try" was then asked.
''Oh, probably within very short time.
was the response.
The Roakhiu incident has been discussed
al Cabinet meetings and il is certainty
that Nj CcngeT will relieve the former
Of his intended duties
The State Department officials were to-
day inclined TO think that Russia would
cnange her course under the present pres
sure, and would retain her troops al Pc
kin. 1t is not believed that she will with
draw and leave Germany and other DOW
eTs in occupation
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
IADYBRAND HOLDING OUT,
sAe British Garrison Repulses Sew
eraI Boer Attacks.

eTal bOer AttaSSS'
LONDON, Sept. "a despatch from
Maseru. Basutoland. of today's date, says
that there are indications that the Beers
will abandon their siege ots the Ladyhrand
garrison They seem 10 be afraid TO storm
the garrison and it looks as though they
are preparing for flight from the approach
ing relief column.
previous Maseru despatch, dated yes
terday, says that the garrison has plenty
of food and water II consists of $50 men,
while the Beers number 5000 and have
nine guns and one poznpon, The garrison
gaIlantly repulsed three charges of the
Beers, with heavy loss TO the latter Relief
was expected TO arrive yesterday
According TO adyices from Lourenco Mar
ques of yesterdays date, the Beers are
trekking from LXdenburg toward Swazz-
land. The Swazis are said TO be looting
the Boer stock.
A despatch from AlIababad, India. re-
ports that General Roberts will leave
South Africa for London eboat the middle
of October.
Bloemfontein despatch says that Cen
era Hamilton engaged the Beers at the
water works there. His casualties are un-
known. General Buffers casualties since
August q have numbered 2T0.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
CONGER TO Stay TN PBKIN.
Will Represent the United States
in All Negotiations.

The Intention Had Been TO Recall the
Minister, Relieving That He Had
suffered Severely From the strain
of the Lesations' Siege. and That
He Was in Need of Resf-W. w.
Roekhii1, Ii Was Supposed, Would
ReiEeVe Him in the Imperial City,
Hat the Special Envoy Has Em-
harEaSsed the Administration and
May BE Summoned to Return Home.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
BRYAN IN WEST VIRGINIA
Inadequate Railroad Facilities for
the Democratic Candidate.

His Special Likened to an EmiGr"nt
Trnin-Baltimore and OHIO oihciaiS
Decline TO Furnish Better Cars-A
Refusal to Accommodate People
Who Were Eager TO Go IN Shop
herdstoyyn-The NebrasiSan Greet
ed hs n Vast Multitude of InteI1i-
gent PeopIe-Great Demonstration
ure for nm Address nt Ekcyser.
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QUAY TO TOUR PENNSYLVANIA.
Ready for an Active Part in the Fall
Campaign.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Sept. 5.-Attorney
General E'kin said last night that he had
received word from Colonel Quay's family
that Mr. Quay viii return from the woods
about September 10 ready TO make a tour
cf the State.
Mr.. El}in has not heard directly from
Colonel Quay since the latter went north to
Tecuperate his strength for an active part
in the PENNSYLVANIA campaign
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DENIED BY MR.. RoCKEILL
Statements Recently Attributed TO
Him Pronounced False

SHANGHAI, Sept. 5-G:55 a. n1.).-AIr.
RocLhill, the Special Commissioner of he
United States to China, denies the sta e
ments concerning the situation attributed
TO him in an alleged interview printed re-
Gently in America
Nj Rocllhili speaking TO a correspond
ent, stated that it would be impossible for
him 10 define the policy of the United
States, because he, himself, is ignorant Of
1t.
Mr.. RockhiH leaves here on his way TO
the north tonight.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
THE VERMONT ELECTION.
Complete Returns Show Heavy DEM
Ocrafic Gains.

Ocrafie Gains.
BURLINGTON. Vt, Sept. 5.-CompIete
returns from 225 out of 246 towns and
cities gives SticIlney, Republican candi-
date for Governor. 3S,3lS; senter. Demo-
crat 5,546,
The same towns and cities in 1896 gave
Grout, Republican, 40, ,S3S; Jackson, Demo-
crat, 1911 Republican loss of 11,525
and Democratic gain of ,, 435. The towns
yet to hear from gave Grout 3,4S4 and
Jackson ,544 in 1896
The Republican loss in the towns re-
ported is % IL per cent. while the Demo-
cratic gain is IS ID per cent.
The Democrats this year elect fcrty-
dve members to the General Assembly.
IN 1896 they elected nineteen members.
The Senate, as in 1896, is Republican.
II this city the Republicans lost u and
the Democrats gained 2SS on the vote
for Governor Four years ago "a Re
publican was sent from this city to the
Legislature. Yesterday the Democratic
candidate received 493 majority
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BOXER oUTRAGEs EXPLAINED.
DoYvager Empress Said to Have Re-
ceivcd 4 IEor.ea IItimntu1n.


LONDON, Sept "a Shanghai despatch
to DalzieI's News Agency explains that
the Boxer massacres were due TO a forged
ultimatum, purporting TO come from the
ministers Of the powers, and presented TO
the Dowager Empress by Prince Tuan.
This ultimaJum demanded the absolute
retirement CT the Empress. the reinstate-
ment OF the Emperor Kwang Hsu, the p!ac-
ing of Chinese finances under European
control, the removal Of the seat of Gov
ernment from Pekin, and the appointment
of foreigners to direct the affairs OF state
Upon receipt OF the uItimatum, the EN-
press, convinced that the powers enter
tanned hostile designs, ordered a general
massacre OF foreigners. She now believes
the ultimatum 10 have been forgery
Prince Tuan insists that II came through
regular channels
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
Rally of yirginiu Democrats

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. Sept. "a
grand rally of the Democrats of this city
was held at the court house here last night
in response TO the cali of Chairman H. H.
Wallace for the purpose of organizing a
Bryan-Stevenson and Jones Club James
r. Rawlings was elected president by ac-
elamation; E. D. Cole. 7. Nj. Larkins. NJ.
Hirsh, j W. Harris w. H Rodgers. J W.
Watson, vice presidents; W H. Merchant,
secretary, and R. E. Bozell. treasurer.
About 300 names We're enrolled as mem
beTs. At the conclusion of the business
Chairman Wallace introduced Lewis H
Machen, of Fairfax, Presidential Elector of
the Eighth district, who made an extended
speech touching On all the issues of the
campaign and creating great enthusiasm.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
LanreI neI,nncrats

LAUREL, Nd, Sept. 5.-The Democrats
of Laurel have organized for the fall
campaign with the following officers:
Charles ". Darr, president; Benjamin
Owens, first vice president; Richard Fe-
derIine. second vice president: Alton
Donaldson, third vice president; Michael
Tighe, secretary and treasurer; George
King, sergeant t-at-arms.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
MR.. RICHARDSON'S PLANS.
TO Divide His Time Between Was;.-
ingfon and New York.

Representative Richardson, Chairman Of
the Democratic Congressional Committea,
left for New York last night. He viii r.
turn to this city on Saturday.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Richardson 10
divide his time between Congressional
headquarters at Washington and the East
ern branch headquarters of the Democratic
National Committee at New York.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
GAGE REPLIES TO SCHURZ
ReiterateS His Former Statements
as TO the Gold Standard.
The Secretary Refers to Sentiments
schurz During the Campaign of
1S9G-MaIntains That His Own Po-
sition the Matter Is Correct.

Lyman J. Cage Secretary of the Treas
Try, has addressed the following reply TO
the open letter OF the Hon. Carl Schurz.
which was published in The Times a few
days ago;
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05

tvs faith. l present to you as a candi-
date for Governor of New York, Benia-
min B. OdeII, jr.''
Seward Simons, of Buffalo. and j. s.
Whipple seconded the nomination in brief
Speeches.
At 10: 55 Chairman Stranahan ordered
the clerk to call the roll of the conyen-
tion by the assembly districts. The roll
call proceeded rapidly. every vote being
cast for OdelI The roll call was COM
pleted at HOS and Secretary Fox an
nounced that Odeli had received 81 votes.
the total number in the convention.
Messrs. Moore of Kings, Francis OF
Rensselaer, and BeIford of Suffolk. were
named as a committee to notify Mr.. odeii
of his nomination and invite him to ap-
pear before the convention.
Chairman Stranahan then announced
that the nomination of a candidate for
Lieutenant Governor was in order and
recognized Senator Depew, who was re-
ceived with enthusiasm.
Mr. Depew pointed out the Importance
of New York in national politics and then
said in part:
Two years ago the logical conditions
for a time indicated the denomination of
the Chief Magistrate who had performed
the duties of his office with ability, wisdom,
and patriotism, but an unexpected emer-
gency called for a recasting of the prob
lem.
Without our wish, we found ourselves
suddenly engaged in a contest with one OF
the Oldest monarchies in the world. From
the beginning TO its close at the end OF
1G0 days. l. was marvel of successive vic
tories The thrill of conquest, the admit
rs ton for those who were privileged to be
at the front, the desire to reward the men
who had risked their lives for SO great and
good cause. made demand from-the peo-
pie that a soldier should be rewarded with
this great Office OF Governor Of the State
of New York 1t met the demand OF the
people, and tho State was honored
in securing for its chief officer, Theodore
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$40 Niagara Falls and Return $40
Via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Special train OF parIor cars and day coaches. S
a m. Thursday, September g. Tickets good re
turning within ten days, allowing stop-evc- at
Eafalo. Rochester. and Watkins. Special side
nip rates to Toronto
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
BUBoNIc PLAGUE CHECKED.
The Situation in Glasgow Report
ell More Favorable.

GLASGOW, Sept. 5.-The plaques
spread seems to have been checked.
There are no new cases today and the pa
tients in the hospitals are progressing
favorably-
Of Jour suspected cases, diagnosis
proved that two were not suffering from
plague symptoms. Eight cases are now
under observation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05

sound. No. 2, FIoortag, Nor Car. pine.
al one width, S1zinch. only sl.9e5 At 9Th and
y, y. aFe.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
So To Fort Wayne and Return sI5
Via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Account National Encampment, Union Veteran
Legion Tickets on sale September 8, 10 and II.
good TO return, When properly validated, 10
September IS.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
Oysters Mt CheSapeake Beaeh.

The season is now open and the finest hsrd rock
oysters are neng brought in daily
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05

Tfckets for all trains September 3 to :. valid
for return Sill; 81 fer the rovnd trip, including
Glh, and 5th. stopping al iH,crmediate stations.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05

FISnn's business College, sth and tx
BUSINESS, Shorthand. Typsur ritjng-s25 year.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
QUEEN REGENT ON A CRUISER.

Spanish Sovereign Consoles wound
ed Soldiers From sautfa Africa.
FERROL. Spain. Sept. 5--Tae Queen
Regent Christina visited the British
cruiser Diadem ia the hafbor here today.
Upon learning that there were aboard
some wounded soldiers from South Africa,
she asked permission TO ssa them and
spo ke consoIingly to each OF them.
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la chceancaIsc Rcaeh

v give bids. freight paid. to out-of-
town stations or lumber AID milIwoIk hauled 10
country f. Libbey s. Co.
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NorfoII & M-nshineton strnmhont 60

Delightful trips daily at $50 p. N. to OId Point
Comfort. Newport News Norfolk Virginia Rea h.
aGl Ocean View For schedule see page 3
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Surgeon General Wyman has received
cahlegrams announcing the arrival from
vfcrna Of Passed Assistant Surgeon An
Iersou a London 70 act in place Of
Passed Assistant Surgeon Thomas, now
II Glasgow. Acting Assistant Surgeon
Hcugh has arrived in Glasgow from Lon
don 10 assist DR. Thomas IN jnp est igat-
in he bub0nic nlaEUe.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05

Men cf sss,a!I F=eams going TO bald
get best ISnbeF afTd nlIlwork news and low prices
at 9Th and n Y. ave.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
ARTHUR SEWALL DEAD.
Former Vice Presidential Candidate
Expires ut His Summer Home.

Expires Mt His Summer Home.
BATH, Me, Sept. 5.-Arthur Sewau,
who was the Democratic candidate fr
Vice President in the campaign of 1896,
died ct S:9n O'clock this morning at his
GUNNER home in Sewall Point sixteen
miles from this city. His death was not
unexpected.
MIR. SewaH wss stricken with apoplexy
on last Sunday evening, and from that
time physicians who were in attendance
held out no hope that their patient mizht
recover. From the moment Of the at
tack the ouly indication Of consciousness
was slight and feeble movement of the
hand which Was noticed on Monday al
ternoon.
Several members CT Mr. SewalI's fam
lily were at the bedside when the end
came There is a very general suspen-
sion of business, and nearly all the craft
in port have their flags at half-mast.
10 arrangements nave yet been
made for the funeral, though it is GER
tain that interment will be made in the
family plot at this place.
Arthur Sewal. the shipowner and ship
builder was born at Bath. Me, Novem-
Der %, 1885. At an early age he was ap-
prenticed IN the shipyards Of his father,
William D. Sewall.
In 1854, with a brother, he established
the firm of E. and a. SewaI. shipbuild-
ers and commission merchants, and this
firm later became Arthur SewalI Co.
il developed until now it probably owns
the largest sailing tonnage in the United
States and also remarkably good plant
for the construction of iron ships.
MIR. Sewau was president of the Maine
Central Railroad from 1884 TO 1898. He
member of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee from 1888 to 1886 and
was nominated for Vice President of the
United States by the Democratic Nation
al Convention at Chicago in 1896.
Mr.. Sewan had always been known for
his sterling business qualities, his stanch
Democracy, and for the intelligent inter
est manifested in the condition Of his
employees.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05

Rest Shingles. largest size, Gx2a. now
only 50 per 1000 at 9Th and y Y ave
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E-..l...a.... - s.rioneI.. 4. =.

An unknoWa woman about forty -hye
years cid eaose arms were fIled with
bnnd.r= stss5 I'd from q aaoyins ear at the
corner q Tf.tzz ana Il streets AZ O'Clock
fb7e - ~ue5r &nl was thrown heavily 70
the grouEd. she vas taken 10 the Casualty
Hospital where 1t was found that her skull
was fractured. Her condition is critical.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05
Go to Chesapeake Reach

Ruyers os finest and widest White
pine uppers viii ind the steek, now with Frank
Ligbcy ( Co.
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out-of-town Lumber buyers all
call first Il see Frank Libbey x Co; boards, 81 L
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poc:5yiIle sFs.ir Win B. s O. II. n.
Today Il g2:l5 p u. Round JEip, 100. nel1din-
admission
For E.rl.s1isez. ss.s2 sIilIsycrlz. the
lowest. &C. ~ egh and \. Y. ave.
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sfrsters nd ehcenneake nenc


Trains leave at 10 and II a. m and >, ), and
C p. m.
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HITTING ~ thesaneaI,e Beach
Is now the best OF the season.
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HE WASHED DISHES.

The Hard Job One Boy Had ALI the
Way to Europe.
The girls who have complained In
various keys because they had dishes
to wash may be glad to hear of
Young man who can look at the mat
ter through their eyes, perhaps more
SO. He had shipped as hoy" on cat
tie steamer for Europe because he
wanted to save as much as possible on
his transportation, and-but the rest OF
the story sounds better in his own
words:
"About 4:3O in the morning | was
awakened and told to go to work.
hastily dressed, for the first and last
time on board, for during the rest OF
the voyage | took care not to undress.
1t seemed scarcely worth while. | ar
rived on deck and found the steward
waiting for me. He showed me into
the pantry, introduced me to Pants,
as the pantryman was called, and told
me that my chief duty during the voy-
age would be to wash dishes.
"There was already large pile of
dirty dishes waiting to be washed, ana
l rolled up my sleeves, fixed the hot
water and began to work. | had these
almost done when another and larger
lot was brought in from the dining
room. This proved to be the daily pro-
gramme. no sooner had one pile
washed than others were brought H.
and was never done. | don't think
| ever saw so many dishes before in
my life, and hope | never shall again
There were 60 passengers aboard be-
sides the cattlemen, and six meals
were served each day. From the
dishes that came out to be washed, |
think that each passenger must have
used at least six plates at meal
Detroit Free Press.
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Settled the Duel.

Lord March (afterward the Marquis
of Queensberry) was not accustomed
to view a duel with unbecoming ap-
prehension, and usually attended an
affair with an air of enjoyment that
often was decidedly displeasing and
embarrassing to his adversary. But he
was served at last with that sauce
which the proverb explains is for the
gander as well as for the goose. 1t
was when he was challenged to fight
an Irish sportsman.
Lord March appeared on the ground
accompanied by second surgeon and
other witnesses. His opponent arrived
soon afterward with a similar retinue,
but added to by person who stagger-
ed under the weight of a polished oak
coffin, which he deposited on the
ground, end up, with its lid facing
Lord March and his party.
Lord March became decidedly I'M
comfortable when he read the inscrip-
ton plate, engraved with his own
name and title and the date and year
of death, and peace was patched up.
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Our Cur,ous Brain.

A wonderful piece Of self analysis,
worthy of st, Augustine, which occurs
in one of John Donne's funeral ser
mons, gives poignant expression to
what must doubtless have been COM
mon condition Of so sensitive brain.
81 throw myself down in my cham
ber and call in and invite God and
his angels together, and when they are
there l neglect God and his angels for
the noise of fly, for the rafting of a
coach, for the whining of dog; talk
on in the same posture of prayer, eyes
lifted up, knees bowed down, as though
1 prayed to God, and If God should ask
me when last thought Of God in that
prayer l cannot tell Sometimes l find
that / forgot what l was about, but
when l began to forget it cannot tell.
A memory of yesterdays pleasures,
fear of tomorrow's dangers, straw
under my knee, a noise in mine ear,
chimera in my brain, troubles me In
my prayer"
1t is this brain, turned inward upon
itself and darting out on every side in
purely random excursions that was re-
sponsible, | cannot doubt, for all the
contradictions of a career In which the
inner logic is not at first apparent
Fortnightly.
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A WHITE PATH.
The Fighting swordfish.

The sWordfish is utterly without fear
and will, like a buffalo or rhinoceros,
charge anything that offends 1t, often
doing an amount of execution hardly
to be believed did not the evidence ex-
list. Combats between swordfish are
most interesting and may be compared
to q duel between two expert swords
men. Such a contest was observed
off the long pier that extends out into
the ocean at Santa Monica, near Los
Angeles, last year. Some fishermen
noticed two big fish leaping out of the
water and dashing along the surface.
Soon 1t was seen that they were sword
fish.
The season was when the fish are I'M
usually ferocious. They had made sew
eral rushes and when observed were
at close quarters, striking each other
powerful side blows like cavalrymen.
This was unsatisfactory, and finally
they separated and darted at each 9th
er like arrows, the water kissing as
their sharp dorsal fms cut through 1t.
They evidently struck head on, one
missing, while the sword of the other
struck just below the eye and plowed
q deep furrow in the fish, partly dis
abling 1t, SO that it turned and attempt
ed to escape. But its adversary also
turned and with a rush drove its sword
completely through the body of its foe
and held 1t fast, only wrenching Its
weapon loose when its enemy stopped
swimming.-SanF Francisco Call.