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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
FRANCE ADHEREs
TO Russian Proposition 10 Withdraw
to Tien Tsin,

to Tien Tsin,
London, September 11.-Fronce has for
mally adhered to the Russian proposal to
withdraw from Peldn TO Tien Tsn, A
representative OF the Associated Press
learns on unquesionable authority that
telegraphic Instructions were sent yester.
day from Paris aud ST, Petersburg to NJ.
Pinchon and NJ De Glers. respectively
ministers OF France and Russia at Pekin,
directing both ministers IN conjunction
with Generals Frye and lionitch to take
melsures to Withdraw the legations and
military continRents Of both countries, to
Ten Tsin as soon as circumstances Will
permit.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
ARRIVED LAST NIGHT.
Hon. II. ID. Hawlcy and II. o. Becker
En- Route 10 Galveston.

Hon. X. Ii. hHMtey anu ~. W. beeher
En- Route 10 Galveston.
on the International and Great Northern
train watch arrived last night was Hon.
II. p. Hawley. who is en- route to Calves
tn. The congref9man was out Of the
State when the storm struck his home
city. with him was r. o. Becker, man-
ager Of the Southwestern lines traffic
agreement. now resident In ST. Louis, but
formerly Of Galveston; his e,erk. w P.
yarrsnt. ]. b. Parkell OF Woodward &
Tiernan company, $. f. Jones Of the Man
SIR & Tibsitts company who has several
relatives in Galveston, Marks Marx OF the
frn Of Marx g Blum. Galveston. and Rob-
eftus Love, representing the New York
World and ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
NINETY-THREE MURDERED.

Other Missionaries in China Are
Missing.
Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press.)
Shanghai September s.--John Goodnow.
the United States consul general here.
after inquiries In every possible source.
learns that the number OF British and
American missionaries probably murdered
during the uprising in China In ninety
three, while others stationed In Chi ii
Shan Tung provinces are unaccounted for
and there is reason for the belief that they
have met the same fate.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
scar,ct never ut Loclshart.

Loclhart Texas, September 1.-TWO or three
cases Of scarlet fever have developed in the
city. The disease originated in the family
OF Or. Blunt, the State health officer, one OF
whose children was the first victim. The in
fected locality is closely guarded and tho
Bulferers isolated. go that II is not thought
that tho disease will spread.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12

Galveston harbor. The crew in charge
who arrived yesterday wee: Chief en-
gineer. Pete Nelson; fireman, Charles Nell
son; chief officer, Joe Goodwin chic!
mate. Captain II. C. Pryor; purser's
clerl. J e. Hebert.
Among the passengers brought in were.
MIR. and Mrs. Shaw and child, NJ II. Rey-
.nolds and wife and Joe Savage.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12

Norfolk, Va, September 1.-THE British
steamer Moonstone, Captain Williams,
from Sabine Pass, Texas, September 3, Tor
with cargo, stranded about II
D elack last night abreast Of Cape Henry
life saving station and remained in rhth-
sr dangerous position until 9 o'clock this
morning. when she was loated by a wreck
ing steamer. The vessel Is apparently I'M
r,IlnunL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
Victoria nonds sold.

Victoria. Texas, September 10.-The sib.oOo
issue OF Victoria county road bonds were
sold 10 w b. Workman OF Austin for par,
accrued interest aud 5000 premium, the gross
amount to be delivered To the county treas
urer free OF expense.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
III DIRECTED By EMPEROR.
TO Proceed TO peIin and Cooperate
for Peace.

for Peace.
Washington, September 11.--Minister
WI has received cable dispatch from
Earl Ii Hung Chang giving an imperial
edict signed by the emperor directing MIN
TO proceed Immediately to Pelsin and there
to cooperate with Prince Ching toward
peace negotiations and settlement OF all
wlr difficulties
The sdict is dated August 27. Accord
ingly III Hung Chang asks that the powers
Cooperate In affording him personal pro-
lection and facilitating his Journey. iio
probably will leave Shanghai at once,
going By sea-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
s,ancnaeid to BE Nominated.

Saratoga y. r.. Septsg1her ii-john D.
sianchnsld II he nominated for governor
nv the democratic State CONVENTION tomor-
row william r. Maekey OF Erie has been
offered sercnd place on tbs ticket other
places on the ticket are no; 50 certaia' De-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
MED NJ Iniurie.

Sherman, Texas. September i0-clauae
Keys. aged H. died this morning of con
cussior OF the braia. About three days ago
he was thrown from his horse. two AID
half miles west OF the city. He has beer
unconsc'ons and has not spoken since.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
Fire Inqnest At MARLIN.

Marlin, Texas, September l0.-Justice C. J.
Bartlett is holding fre inquest over the
school building. which was burned week ago
last night. Several witnesses have been gum
montd. and as yet nothing now or startling
has de. elopod.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12

The local grain men hsys .I,.., X
scrioed $500. Proctor q Sons, grain d..,-
s Oh liverpool. England, gave s5oo r.
'ue relei fund today. They semi mi.
"iDie message to agents here;
~ Mucn sympathy for Galveston dIssx,.r
sIease pay over to relief fund one hmn.
dred pounds Cs5OO)." A' nun
Norfolk, Va, September ~, .u
,nue'ins OF the board OF trade and b,lel-
ee-o men association was held TODAY and
go N''en lor the relief OF Galveston suf-
me board OF trade and business
.nen association have called general
further action. W "'Ae
6 lopeka Kan, September 11.--Governor
ns'an,cy Vouay issued proclamation call
s ont'eseo,i storm sufferers. A balance OF
sow IN the treasury OF the Indian famine
reilel committee will be forwarded to
Galveston at once.
Denver, Col, September 1l-yavor
Johnson has issued a proclamation csiI'
ing for funds for The rilief OF Galveston
st. Louis, September lt-NYayo, ze,y.
enAeim today sent a latter 10 President
Whitelaw of the meichin ts' exchange
asking him to take action in the name OF
that body for the relief OF the Texas
storm sufferers.
The Missouri. Kansas and Texas Rail-
way company announces 1t Will carry all
contributions for the relief Of flood SUI
fprcrS free ~ CharpN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12

ly landing on the sand hills on the PENN
sular.
Two bargcs belonging to Robert Clark
of Galveston came eehore on the penn
sular. Aboard one was a man whose name
was not learned; he sa that when tha
storm struck Quintana Saturday the barge
were laahed to the wharf. but the wharf
went to pieces and the barges were blown
in the gulf and drifted until Sunday morn
ing when wind changed, blowing the
barges ashore. Neither Of the barges dam
aged.
no damage was done at the town o.
Matagorda, but timber on Csney was badly
b'own down and crops injured. No dsm-
age at either the life saving station CT
lighthouse on Salura island.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12

Lott. texas. September ia terrific wind
md rain storm struck our town Saturday at
3 D. m. Aud continued for twenty four hours
Damage as follows; MIR. English had ono
wall Of his large brick building which was
iust ready for the upper joists blown to the
foundations: the new bank building that had
lust been hnissed (the brick worlO had one
corner blown down to the arch over the
door, Lowery round lap gin had roof torn
up. and several other minor damages. Tba
crops are damaged at least Is per cent
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
wEAgnnn IN yamArIoN.


washington. September II. - Eastern
Texas, oklahoma and Indian Territories;
Fair; continued warm wednesday and Thurs
day: winds mostly fresh southerly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
Tbe Charlotte VI. Allen.

The Charlotte NJ. Allen came in yester-
day evening from Galveston. h'vlng
pissed through the ter---se hurricane In
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12

copperas Cove Texas. September 9.--The
T. j. Kattner Gin company's seed house was
blown down last night. containing about three
cars OF seed. which VIII be almost a total
foga
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12

ante the absolute hopelessneis Of tho pros
pcct Mr.. Hin IS SIN deiormlced to present
the name OF Mr. Coler TO the convention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
NOT RnAnY TO nEaIx.
Direct Negotiations VIII Re Held in
ha.n.ci nca.

Allegiance.
Washington. September 1i-From tho
formal statement given out today, It APP
pears that the state department is not
ready TO begin direct negotiations with Ii
Hung chang. II does not question his
credentials as pienlpotentiary, but simp-
ly leaves the matter In allegiance. Prob
ably this Is because half Of the powers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-24
VERMONT LOCAL NEWS
Continued from sixth page.)

Hampshire. where he Is employed during
the summer season.--Mcmorial Sunday
will be observed at the Methodist church
by appropriate services i'm which the Con-
eregational society will join, Rev. W. f..
AIlcn the Methodist pastor, delivering the
memorial crmon.-Memorial day will be
observed under the auspices of the Sons
of Veteran camp, NO 2S w. w. Lapoint
of Barre delivering the address, Miss
Minnie f. Whitney, assistant in the gem
ciHl telephone Office in Montpelier, was in
town Sunday visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. \. w. Whtncy.--IIalc *. Oar
ling, esq, was at Montpelier last week
and argued for the plaintiff in the case
of Hattie r Itiddcr w. Henry w Bacon
ON defendants exceptions to a 1890 vcr-
diet in a Islander suit tried al the last
September term of Washington County
Court.-Mrs. Margaret Griffin. employed
as a domestic in Curtis S. Emerys family,
is spending a three weeks vacation with
her family in Hancock.-Charles Il. Tap
lin, former resident of Chelsea, died in
Randolph last Sunday and was buried on
Tuesday n delegation from George Wash
mgton lodge, +. and A. Nj, attending the
funeral-Cart. w II. H. Hall and Cash
Ter II. \. MattiSon have moved into their
elegant bachelor apartments over the new
national bank rooms in Hall & Bacon
block
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-24
CHARLES r. wHEELERs ESTATE.

CHARLES T. WHEELER'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VBRMONT.-rhe Hon. Pro-
bate Court for the District of Chitten-
den:
TO all persons Interested la the estate
OF Charles +. Wheeler, late OF Burlington,
in said district deceased,
GREETING;
Whereas, said Court has assigned the
16th day OF June, 1900, next for the settle
ment Of the account of Louise o. Wheel
er, as administra triN Of the es-
tate of Charles +, Wheeler late of Bur
ling n, in said district deceased, and Tor
a C..lee OF the residue of said estate to
the lawful claimants of said deceased,
and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interest ed
in said estate by publishing this order
three weeks $ excessively previous to the
day assigned, in the Burlington Weekly
Free Press, a newspaper published in
Burlington in said district.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate Court rooms In
Burlington, on the day assigned, then and
there TO contest the allowance OF said
account II you see cause and to establish
your right az heirs, lesatees and lawful
claimants OF said residue
Given under my hand this 18th day OF
May, 1900,
EZRA NJ HORTON,
E.w-St Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-24
WINDHAM COUNTY.
BELLOWS FALLS,

Work on the Bellows Falls and Saxton's
River electric railroad is being rushed.
100 Italians are at work and nearly all the
iron is laid. The cable is strung and IL is
expected the road Will open. as far as
Barber Park on Decoration day. The car
house is substantial structure of brick
and Is nearly completed and the four cars
and freight motor will be here soon.
The Rockingham town Sunday school
convention will be held in Bellows Falls,
June 10. Rev. Addison p. Foster. New
England secretary of the American Sun
day school union will deliver the address
Mr., and Mrs, II. II. Davis celebrated the
18th anniversary of their marriage Friday
evening at their house on School St.
Rev, c. b. Il. Dodge was presented with
a purse of $40, Thursday evening just be-
fore his departure for Nova Scotia
At an adjourned annual parish meeting
Of the Emmanuel church, tho following
were elected vestry men: ]. H. Webb, n.
C. Belknap j. W. Flint. John II. vii
liams, +. A. Guild, d. w. Linton, II. p.
Bancroft At a meeting of the vestry j.
~. Webb was appointed senior warden and
John w. Flint. Junior warden w. Q. Belk-
nap was elected secretary and w. w. Lin
ton, treasurer. The delegates for the do
cesar convention held In ST. Johnsbury
the second week In June were chosen as
follows: James II. Williams, John w.
Flint, ID. w. Linton. j. II. Webb: substi-
tutes. II. f., Boutelle, George T.. Webb, J..
b. Wilson. John II. Williams
Mrs. Nellie h. Cobb, wife OF Henry +.
Sampson, division superintendent Of the
Boston and Maine Railroad. died at his
home in Springfield of acute Brieht's dis
case following the grip Mrs Sampson
was born in Westminster, whore the
greater part OF her life was spent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-24
ROCHESTER,,

The memorial sermon will be preached
in the tniversalist church by Rev. Mr..
Adams next sunday morning, all the
churches uniting in this service.-Mr. and
Mrs, McGee from Suffer Creek, Cal. visit
ed Wallace Campbell and other relatives
in town last week. They sailed for the
was In Rutland Monday Bush Is
very i'll with heart trouble.-Mrs. Tag
CARTS nurse, Miss Abbott has returned
to Boston.-A party went to Granville and
took dinner at Hubbard's hotel last Fri
day.-Al. Martz will give a show at the
q. A. r. hall May 2Sth.-'rhe funeral OF
Gertrude Eaton. aged lG years. was held
Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Adams officiating -
Wallace Wing has returned from Rutland.
Mrs. Perkins from Warren is visiting
her son and family, II. Edgerton.-Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace Cambell were in Bran
don Saturday.-Mrs. Emma Clark has
been visiting friends here.--Mrs. Adoph
Epeneter and son from Orange, Mass,
have been called here by the sickness of
True Bush.--Mrs. Noble of the Detroit
er, Mrs. Rose Chaffee Edward Abbott
from Rutland Is in town this Week.-Mrs.
Bruce, a nurse from Burlington, has been
here caring for Henry Huntington
George Stockwell IS In Woodstock this
week-The death of Henry Huntington
occurred Tuesday morning at his sister s
here. The remains were taken to Kee-
vance, H., by hia widow, and accompani-
ed by Flynn Guernsey.-Miss Hildreth is
here visiting her brother.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-24
WARREN.

very sad accident happened Sunday,
V. f. Minors oldest son, Claud, while
getting the cows tied a rope around his
body and the COW to which It was fasten-
ed started on a run throwing the boy
down and dragging him nearly quarter
of a mile. When picked up his neck was
broken and life was nearly extinct, death
following almost immedately.-H. r.
kennedy's youngest child is suffering with
pneumonia. Elisha Goodspeed is on the
sick list.-Mrs. Charles Mller's father
from Massachusetts is visiting her for a
few days-Mr. Henry Russell and Mrs.
Nellie Gage we're united In marriage May
lith.-1cnry Hartsham, one of the school
directors has set out fifteen maple trees
in the yard of the South Hollow school
house.-Mrs. Retta Shattuok has returnt d
home for very brief stay.--L. F.. Hanks
and Mrs. Emily Turner visited I'm Bristol
last week.-Dr. e. w. Slayton has resign
ed his Office as Justice of the peace. The
party at Jack Grecnwood's Saturday night
was well attended and a good time Is re-
ported.-Mrs. Aida Bruce is In poor
health-A deer was seen In South Hollow
Sunday by Henry Brown-Two young
men were seen to enter the sugar house
belonging to G. j. Long two weeks ago.
Shooting was heard and on investigating
It was found they had shot a hole through
the sap heater, broke out the windows,
and pulled down a telephone pole.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-24
A WEEK IN CONGRESS.
House Adopts Resolution for Adjourn
ment June @.

The Senate Thursday considered & e
Postofllce Appropriation bill. All of the
committee amendments were agreed g.,
except that relating to the extension of
the pneumatic tube service, as to which
no decision was reached. An amendment
by Mr.. Butler, OF North Caronia, to re-
ducc by 10 per cent. the amount to be paid
the railroads for the transportation OF
mail was rejected, II to II. The House
passed n special River and Harbor bill
carrying 100000 for surveys and emerg
ency work, and devoted the remainder Of
the day to the Alaskan Code bill.
In the Senate Friday nearly the entire
session was devoted to the pneuma tic
tube service item in the Postof'ice Appro-
priaton bill. Senator Morgan introduced
resolution to Investigate the Panama
Canal Company. Senator McCumber made
speech in favor of the retention of the
Philippine Islands The House passed a
bill, introduced by MIR. Cox, of Tennessee
to pay the Confederate soldiers who sur
rendered at Appomattox for the loss of
horses and other personal effects taken
from them In violation of the terms Of
Lees capitulation to Grant. by which Off
GERS and men of Lees army were allow ed
to retain their baggage, side arms and
horses. Many other claim bills were
passed
The Senate on Saturday, by a vote of
30 to l6, laid on the table the whole prop
.a, W ,i'e uai'spoI .al'oi; r.. OF
'a,, ~ ne p ,,eu,"a.ic .uoe syste",. tne
%n, a. oe"ei"i lam, p,vNiueu ny tne
1,i L",u ~, NY y. 'no itepuo'ic' ",'u vi
rrn,dan1 49,. 49, e.. anu Nt,,s,, n',t'
stotar,, ne ~ o, oi ~. ...c
~ - i,',, e ", VI. S"i'.o,, "a. NaS",iIs
oaoo','s t ~, ~ ",u'""y "gu ~
raa,,So,t,.eI, ~ '''o iiou'e anu "o'"'e'
The Senate Monday laid on the table,
by a vote of 80 to 81 Senator Aliens re-
e4,u,ion o,,nJi. -. - - -,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-24
DOUBLE CEREMONY AT BRATTLE
BORO


The ordination to the ministry of Guy c.
Lamson, who was graduated from the
Rochester theological seminary with the
class OF 1900, took place, at the First Bap-
list church. Brattleboro, Thursday even
ing, the services beginning at 1880 o'clock
Prof +. c. #. Cramer presided at the or
gan. The opening anthem by the choir
was followed by invocation and scripture
reading by Rev. W. A. Davidson of Mont
pelier After the sermon, which was
preached by Rev. DR. q. ID. Hahn, Rev. q.
Il. Lawson of Bennington gave the charge
10 the candidate. and the hand of fellow
ship was extended by Rev. s. II. Archibald
OF Rutland.
The marriage of Miss Ethel Bruce to
Mr.. Lamson followed the ordination SER
vices, Rev. Mr. Marble performing the
ceremony. Mrs. Lamson Is the only
daughter of Dr, and Mrs. Nj. |. Bruce Of
Brattloboro and has been prominent in
the work of the Baptist church, having
been a member since childhood, as has
Mr.. hanson. After the marriage the wo-
men of the church gave an informal recep-
ton to Mr.. and Mrs. Lamson in the social
rooms of the church. The young couple
left on tho Montreal express for a brief
wedding trip, after which they will be at
home In West Cornwall, VI, where Mr.
Lamson will begin his work as missionary
pastor under the auspices of the Baptist
State convention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-24

ESTATE OF PETER KING, WESTFORD
STATE OF VERMONT. District of Chit
tenden.
To all persons concerned in the estate OF
Peter King late of Westford, in said dis
trict, deceased
GREETING:
At Probate Court. holden at Burling-
ton, within and for the District OF Chitten-
den, on the 18th day of May 1900. an in
strument purporting 10 be the last will
and testament of Peter King, late OF
Westford in said district, deceased was
presented to the court aforesaid. for pro-
bate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the
18th day of June; 1900, at the Probate
Court rooms in said Burlington be assigned
for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all persons
concerned, by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the burlington Free
Press. a newspaper published at said Bur.
lington previous to the time appointed.
Therefore you are hereby notified TO ap-
pear before said court, at the time and
place aforesaid, and contest the probate
OF said will II you have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington, ID
said district this 18th day Of May. 1900
EZRA NJ. HORTON, Register.
H.w.3t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-24
ESTATE OF EMORY DEFOE. WEST.
RORD.
STATE OF VERMONT District of Chit.

STATE OF VERMONT. District of Chit
70 all persons concerned in the estate
of Emory Defoe, late OF Westford, in said
district deceased.
GREETING:
Whereas, at a session of the Probate
Court held at Burlington In said district,
on the I'D day of May, 1900, the admin
istrator rendered his final account of the
settlement or said estate and the said
court among other things, decreed unto
George W. Defoe, one of the heirs a I law
OF said estate. the sum of $lOi523 30,
which sum remains in the hands of said
administrator;
And whereas 1t IL represented to this
court that the said George. Defoe has been
absent and unheard of for a period OF
time exceeding twenty-five years, two
years of which have been since the death
estate having petitioned this court to
make distribution of the sum decreed the
said George w. Defoe according to The
statute in such case made and provided
sd day of June, 1900, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon for a hearing in the above d s.
cribed matter. at the Probate Court
Rrooms in Burlington. In said district, and
ordered that public notice thereof be Civ
tate by publishing this order three weeks
successfully previous to the day assigned,
in the Burlington Weekly Free Press, a
newspaper published In Burlington in said
district.
pear at the Probate Court rooms in Bur
lington, on the day assigned, then and
there TO contest such distribution, II you
see cause, and 10 establish your right as
Given under my hand this sd day OF
| May, 1900
J E,w.2t Judge