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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09

rIEN TSIN, June s--It Is reported
from Chinese official sources that 1900
Boxers surrounded 100 Chinese troops
between I.ofa and Yong Tsun yesterday
ard. according TO the latest news, fight
ing Is still going on this morning.
officials say that 600 Boxers we're
killed. but give no account OF the Chin
csc casualties
Thirty OF General Nleh's troops en-
countered body Of Boxers three miles
from here on the Tak1 road and killed
q Of them. No news has been re-
ceiyed from Pao Ting Flu for three
days. and the situation there is believed
to be critical. II is reported that the
Chinese troops have been defeated near
thers. The French cruisers D'Entre-
castcaux and Jean Bart and the Rus
sian cruiser Rosie nave arrived at
Taku.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09

CHICAGO, June S.-July wheat
opened at II q M fiat jump. from
Yesterdays close of rs q IL cents, and
closed at 79% q 72% Then began a
trade which, in excitement and volume,
exceeded the events when traders were
referring to the days of the Letter deal
Tor comparisons. The advance was oe-
casioncd by the fact that the North
west was still without rain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09
position from which can render
Lalng's Mex untenable.g


NEW YORK. June ga dispatch to
the Tribune from London, says:
with the break down Of the cable ser
vice news from South Africa ls msagre.
and public attention II centered upon
China. The opinion generally ex-
pressed by the press II that the siiua-
tion ls growing daily from bad to worse
and that the crisis requires strong
handling. This is a safe generalization
when nobody. either IN Fleet street or
diplomatic circles. understands what
II going on behind the scenes. The
Boxers revolt y clearly an anti-for-
eign movement. but the relations OF the
dowager empress TO II. and the uge that
she may be intending 20 make OF II
IN tho Interest OF Russia. are mysteries
too intricate 10 be nnravelled. What
seemed at first 10 be general uprising
has become a widespread movement
against foreigners which Il encouraged
by the Chinese government until mis-
sIonaries are murdered. railways de-
stroyed and property looted and
burned.
Whether or not Russia has offered 10
suppress the Boxers movement, and
that Japan has been affronted BY the
proposal there are great British inter-
ests which require immediate protection.
and Lord Salisbury Is expected to inter-
vene With a strong hand and with the
approval and corporation Of Germany.
The foreign Office has not supplied the
London press with cues. and. conse-
quently. there are no practical sugges-
tlons for dealing with this difficult and
dangerous situation.
The China question "a seen through a
glass darkly In diplomatic circles. but
there is general expectation that the
initial will come from the British for
eign office. and that effective measures
VIII be adopted for preventing an out
break OF war between Russia and ia
pan, and an impending revolution in
China.
There was little trustworthy news at
midnight from South Africa. There
was so little news from the British
headquarters that the suspicion was
excited that the wires had teen cut
between Pretoria and Kroonstad but
the real break was probably In the
cable service. The Boer raiders can
not do much harm when the veldt is
bare and there Is no grass for their
ponies. Their operations are limited
by the necessity for carrying forage
wherever they go.
The mining companies are sending
ou, their managers 10 South Africa to
look after their interests.
LoURENCo MARQUES. June S.
United States Consul Hollis. who re-
turned here yesterday from the Trans
vaal by special train. had a two hours
interview In close conference with Pres
ident Kruger at Machadodorp. II is
stated that Mr.. Hollis was the bearer
Of friendly dispatches from the United
States government urging Mr.. Kruger
TO trea; for peace.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09

NEW YORK. June S.--A special to
the Herald from Washington. says:
Steps have been taken by the naval
commanders at Taku to establish
zone of safety for foreigners around
that port. This is the conclusion
reached by the officials of the admins
tration after considering Minister Con-
gers dispatch yesterday stating that
the diplomatic representatives in Pek-
ing had determined upon an interna-
tional blockade of that port and the
Pei Flo river in connection with mes
sage from Rear-Admiral Kempff to-
day.
Admiral Kempff announced that re
was ready to cooperate with the other
naval commanders at Taku for the
protection Of foreign life and property.
It was suggested by an official who dis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09
BIC ApvANcE IN WHEAT.

NEW YORK. June 9.--Another sem
sational advance took place in wheat
today, prices advancing 2t. @ 2Ss cents
per bushel. making over five cents
within the last three days. The crop
damage reports from spring wheat
states are undoubtedly very bull!sh,
but there is some question as to wheth-
er the advance has not been too rapid
under the circumstances, July wheat
went up from 1885 cents early in the
dpy tc 77ss in the afternoon, closing
at M.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09

cussed the situation this afternoon that
the diplomatic representative. after
consulting with tine naval commanders,
haJ decided that It was advisable to
make Taisu a port Of refuge for all for
elgners, throwing strong Gordon Of
guards around the city to protect It
from attack by the Boxers.
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NO BLAcKMAILING FOR HIM.
Judge Hanford Makes an Important
Ruling Against Corporation.

TACOMA. June S.-Judge Hanford
today handed down an opinion in the
antitrust case brought by S. A. Gibbs
against the Washington Red Cedar
Shlngle Manufacturing Association,
holding that Gibbs had no cause of
action on any of the antitrust fea-
lures Of complaint, but that, under the
allegation that the shingle association
had blachlsted him and sent out circu-
lars denouncing him as a fraud and
unworthy of credit, the complaint was
sufficient to proceed to trial upon that
count.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09
FIRE IN TACOMA.

TACOMA. June s.-A tao--se-.-
frame house at Fifteenth and d atreefs
owned by ex-President Harrison. war
destroyed by fire last night. Loss 5000
fully insured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09

WASHINGTON. June s.-The fol-
lowing cablegram was received at the
navy department this morning from
Admiral Kempff. on board the Newark
of Taku forts:
'Tong Ku, June S.-A battle has TAX
en- place between the Chinese troops
and the Boxers near Tien Tsin. A
large number of Boxers are expected
to reach Tien Tsin tomorrow.
"KEMPFF."
In a message to he state department
today, Minister Conger said there was
no improvement in the situation. and
asked for Instructions Secretary Hay
took the message to the cabinet meet
ing, where an answer will be framed.
The state department is steadfastly
pursuing the line Of policy laid down at
the beginning Of the Boxer trouble, of
avoiding any interference with Chi
nese internal affairs. beyond such
measures as may be absolutely neces-
sary for the protection of life and
property there. Especially is it deter
mined to avoid commitment to the pol
icies of any of the European pow
ers. which might involve the United
States in trouble.
Therefore. notwithstanding the omi-
nous news conveyed in Admiral
Kempff's cablegram, it seems entirely
probable that Minister Conger viii be
directed to stick to the same line of
policy which he has pursued up to this
time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09

YOKOHAMA. June S.-More serious
from the Japanese point Of view than
the rising Of the Boxers in China is
the sudden tension between japan and
corea. as a result 9f the protests Of
japan against the torture and execu-
tion Of political prisoners by the Cor
can government.
The Corean emperor absolutely re-
fuses to grant an audience to the
japanese minister.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09

WASHINGTON. June s.--Almost the
only subject before the cabinet meet
ing today was 'he situation in China.
Secretary Hay read the cablegram
from Minister Conger at Pekin. Secre-
tary Hay stated that after the meet
ing that a reply would be sent to Con-
ger substantially reafiirming the one
sent day or two ago to the effect
that he would be expected to do what
ever is necessary to protect the lives
Of Americans and their property and
to maintain the dignity Of this gov
ernment. He will be instructed to form
no alliance with any government.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09
OUT IN THE FIRST ROUND.
sharkey Does Quick Work With Yank
Kenney in New York.

NEW YORK. June S.-Tom Sharkey
easily defeated Yank Kenney in the
first round in what was to have been
a twenty -five-round bout before the
Broadway Athletic Club tonight.
sharkey took the lead at the start
and drove his antagonist all over the
ring. and finally ended the battle with
a right-hand smash on the jaw. which
put the big fellow down and out.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09

LONDON. June s.--The dribbling OF
news altering from the Transvaal falls
to throw mush light on the situation In
and around Pretoria. Public interest
centers largely in the fate OF the Brit
ish prisoners, but Il seems probable
that about $500 have been released.
including is9 officers.
The Lourenco Marques dispatch TO
the effect that United States Consul
Hollis has been comforting with Pres
ident Kruger Is creating some COM
msnt but IN View OF the Washington
dispatch. which asserts that Mr.. Hol-
lls has no official errand to the Trans.
yaal. there Is little disposition to re-
gard his movement as at all slgnih-
cant.
\ dispatch from Pretoria says that
the only shelf which took effect in
the town the day prior to the occu-
patton OF Pretoria, hit the United
States consulate.
A dispatch from Cape Town an
nounces that the work OF organizing
the government for the Transvaal is
proceeding a portion OF Sir Alfred
Miners stan has gone TO Pretoria TO
start the machinery, so the proclama-
ton Of the annexation OF the Trans
vaal may be speedily expected.
a dispatch from Lourenco Marques
says:
United States Consul Hollis, who
returned here yesterday from the
Transvaal by special train. had a two
hours interview In close conference
with President Kruger at Machado-
dorp. II is stated that Mr. Hollis was
the bearer OF friendly dispatches from
the United States government, urging
Mr.. Kruger to treat for peace"
AIAFEKING. Tuesday. May 29.-
Colonel Plummer occupied Zerust yes
terday without opposition. This dis
trIct is regaining It's normal condition
Supplies are arriving daily.
LONDON. June s.-The war office
has received the following dispatch
from General Butler:
yellow Boom Farm. June Son
June 9Th General Talbot, with the
Tenth brigade and South African
Light Horse. seized Van Wyke hill. The
enemy made some resistance and a
good deal Of sniplng occurred. Our
casualties were about four killed and
thirteen wounded
During that day and the following,
We got two i7-pounder and two 12-
pounder naval guns to Van Wyke hill
and two 5-inch guns onto the South
eastern spur of Inkewelo, Under COW
er of their Ire. General Hulgard to-
day assaulted all the spurs of the
berg between Dothas pass and Inke-
welo.
"The attack was will planned by Hill
yard and carried out with immense
dash by the troops, for whom no noun
talns were too steep. outfanklng the
enemy. who were forced to retire from
their strong position.
II think we did not have any cas-
ualtles and l hope l have obtained a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-09

MAFEKING. Tuesday, May 29.-
Colonel Plummer occupied zerust yes
terday without opposition. This dis
trict is regaining its normal sonditlon
Supplies are arriving daily,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12

The strong feature of yesterdays
double-header between Wheeling and
Mansfield was the disgraceful conduct
of the visiting players. They have intro
duced ibar-room conduct and bar-room
language on the Interstate diamond,
and if the Board of Managers is unable
to control them, they should be hand
led by the police authorities in the sew
eral cities in the circuit. Manager Low
ney, who is member of an honorable
profession, appears to encourage the
tactics of his men, even to the extent
of setting an example for them. He
struck at Umpire Davies for rendering a
decision a. the plate which every spec
tator knew TO be just.
Davies found it necessary to put bully
TRULY out of the first game for using
vile language. Several other players
used expressions which could be heard
by ladies in the grand stand and which
would subject them to fines in any pO-
lice court The players threatened Da-
vies, and in every manner sought to
intimidate him.
The first game was won by hard hit
ting. Wheeling played superior ball,
hitting Ames at opportune times, and
giving Pardee excellent support. The
feature of the game was the stick work
of Taylor, Cockman and Poole. The
score.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
OIL OPERATIONS.

Special to- the Register.
PITTSBURG. Sept. 11.-Three miles
west of the GraySville oil development,
in Monroe county, Freedman Bros &
Co. to-day made an important strike at
their wildcat on the Charles Hogue
farm. The well is showing for ten bar
rels day, and is the furthest west of
any Keener sand production in that
part of the county. In the Jackson
Ridge development, in the same coun-
ty, Culbertson & Co. have drilled a test
well on the John Griffith farm, and
have a show for twelve or fifteen bar
rel pumper from the Keener sand. This
location is about three-fourthS of a
mile north of Thompson & Doyle's pro-
Queer.
In the Chester Hill development, in
Morgan county, Shoemaker & Co. have
drilled in their No. 2 on the Parker
farm, and have a small pumper. Selby
& Co.'S No. 5, on the Jones farm, has
not been drilled through the sand, but
is still flowing at the rate of forty bar
rels day
In the Macksburg field, L. Stephen
son has completed No. 10, S. James, and
has a buster. J. F. Caldwell's No. Is,
Levi Hall, is dry in the Bull Run sand.
At Scio, Jennings & Co. have COM
pleted No. 3, McAfee, and have a small
gasser.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
BRIDGEPORT.
Events From the Town Across the
Way.

Events From the Town Across the
Way.
J. NJ. Reese, of st. Clairsville, was
here yesterday
Prof. ]. V. Stilwell has returned
from Washington. Pa.
Robert Stead and F. S. Martin are at
tending the Smyrna fair.
st. Paul's church will give a picnic
at Brookside this evening.
Miss Pearl Mccoy, of Scio, is visit
ing the family of j. II. Hall.
Miss Blanche Koen, Of Warrington,
W. Va, is the guest of J. C. Dent and
family. i
The Wheeling Street Railway Com
pany is unloading rails in the C. l.. &
w. yards.
Mrs Thurman Enlow is sick with
typhoid fever and was taken to the
Wheeling hospital.
The work of grading and adjusting
the tracks south of the Crystal glass
works is being pushed.
Mrs. Mary A. Bailey, widow, living
with her daughter, Mrs. Ida Anderson,
died Monday night, in her seventeen
year. Funeral Thursday. Interment
at Weeks cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
BELLAIRE.
News Notes of Interest from the Bel
mont Comfy Town.

News Notes of Interest from the Bel.
mont County Town.
DR.. j. G. Mccullough left for New
Athens to attend the centenary ami
versary of the Crab Apple Presbyter-
ian church, which reaches the century
mark Of its existence to-day. 1t is of
much interest to DR.. Mccullough, as the
church was founded by his three great
uncles, who settled on a triangular
section of land, two miles west of New
Athens. Each built a house and on
Sunday two of these young men met
knd talked about church and a
place to hold prayer meeting, came to
the conclusion that they council their
third brother They started for his
home. When about half way they met
their brother and 1t was found that all
were on the same mission. The three
brothers held a prayer meeting where
they stood and drove a stake down as
a mark, and on this spot Crab Apple
church was built, and portion of the
old building Is still standing, although
it has been remodeled several times.
The congregation has always been
prosperous.
The mayor fined saloon-keepers $40
and costs Monday for Sunday selling.
The next order was that all slot ma
chimes, crap tables and hazard tables.
or gambling devices, mus. be closed.
This caused quite a sensation, but the
mayors order was obeyed.
Robert Watt, Orlando Irwin. Charles
Alexander and sister. Miss Jean, and
Miss Inez Kinney. left for Wooster,
where they will enter college
Miss Bessie Godfrey, who has been
visiting friends, will return TO her
home to-day.
Robert McVey. clerk at McGregor's,
has returned from the lakes
Mrs Robot McVey and daughter have
returned from a visit to Wheeling
The c. & P and c. L. & W. passenger
trains departing at 5:45 p. m. are hav-
ing daily races between here and
Bridgeport. Passengers are kicking, as
they think it is dangerous.
w. G. ,McClain was In Moun.sville
on business
DR.. H. C. Kemple and daughter, Rhia,
left for Oxford o., where Miss Kemple
will attend college.
The opera house band was n rhe city
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
roledo-Toledo 2, Dayton Z.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September IL
Lever pitched great ball for Pittsburg
to-day he allowing the home team only
three singles. Ortiz also pitched we'll. The
game was snappy one, and both teams
PLAYED gtlt-edged ball. Attendance, 2.942
Score;.
Pittsburg ...........O 0 o oil 90 %
Earned runs, Pittsburg 2; two-base hits,
Williams; three-base hits. Leach: sacri-
fee hits, Beaumont: stolen bases, O'Brien,
Leach, Tannehill; Thomas, Mcfarland (;
left or bases, Pittsburg 4. Philadelphia s.:
first on balls, off Lever 3; hit by pitcher
by Orth / struck out, by Lever 1, Orth
1; time, 1:55; umpire. O'Day.
At New York-F'irst game, Chicago g..
New York A. Second game, Chicago 8,
New York 8.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 6, Cincinnati g.
AT Boston-Boston 7, St. Louis t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
NO QUORUM.
No Session of City Fathers Held Last
NiSht-Mr. Ratclifrs Purpose.

40 session OF City Fathers Held Last
Nisht-Mr. Ratclifrs Purpose.
A regular meeting of Council was
to have been held last night, but failed
for lack of quorum. 1t was whisper
ed about that the proceedings would
be very interesting. 1t was reported
that Mr.. Edward Radcliffe, member
from the Eighth ward, had one or two
things up his sleeve which might ere
ate a sensation. This may or may not
have caused some of the members to
absent themselves from the Council
chambers.
A Register reporter talked to Mr..
Radcliffe about the reports concerning
his intentions, and found him rather
reticent There is nothing in the re-
port that intend offering a resolution
directed against gambling" he said,
but there are some things that the
city is getting the worst of it on. You
come to the next meeting and you'll
understand what l mean. don't care
to talk about the matter in advance"
The committee on petitions and re-
monstrances met, and acted favorably
upon all the applications for liquor
license which were passed Monday
night, and the application of Paul
Biery as we'll Mr.. Ritter's investiga-
ton of Biery's place was evidently sat-
isfactory to him, as no opposition de-
veloped. The applications were acted
upon a second time because of the an
ticipated point that there was not a
quorum present Monday night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
The Oldest and Best.

S. S. S. is a combination of roots
and herbs of great curative powers,
and when taken into the circulation
searches out and removes all manner
of poisons from the blood, without
the least shock or harm to the system.
On the contrary, the general health
begins to improve from the first dose,
for S. S. S. is not only blood purifier,
but an excellent tonic, and strength
ems and builds up the constitution
while purging the blood of impuri-
ties. S. S. S. cures all diseases of a
blood poison origin. Cancer, Scrofula,
Rheum att SIN, Chronic Sores and
Ulcers, Eczema, Psoriasis, Salt
Rheunl, Herpes and similar troubles,
and is an infallible cure and the only
antidote for that most horrible disease,
Contagious Blood Poison.
A record of nearly fifty years of
successful cures is a record to be proud
of. S. S. S. is more popular today
than ever. 1t numbers its friends by
the thousands. Our medical cores
pondence is larger than ever in the
history of the medicine. Many write
to thank us for the great good S. S. S.
has done them, while others are seek
ing advice about their cases. All
letters receive prompt and careful
attention. Our physicians have made
alifeslong studyof Blood and Skin Dis
eases, and better understand such cases
than the ordinary practitioner who
makes speciality of no one disease.
~ We are doing great
00\N good to S u Fl erin g
xxx humanity through
AA0A our consulting de-
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you to write us if you have any blood
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whatever for this service.
me SWIFT ssEcB,f 90. ATlAnIA. a.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
BowIers' Smoker.

Secretary George A. Gundling, of the
Carroll Club, has issued large number
of invitations for a bowlers' smoker on
the evening of September Goth. Prizes
for the last tournament will be award
ed. and plans for the coming tourna-
ment discussed. There will be a six
team league for the fall and winter
campaign. and the preliminary steps to-
ward its organization will be taken.
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yesterday advertising the Wheeling
fair.
Miss Mabel Shipman, OF Gravel Hill,
entertained q number OF her friends at
her home Monday evening
w. RAIDER. of Armstrong; Mill, was
here yesterday.
w. Adams. of Neffs Siding. was In
the city yesterday.
3. B. Armstrong passed through yes
terday on his way home to Woodsfield
from Mountain Lake Park.
10 Russell Thompson. of Pittsburg, who
fhas been visiting his uncle, d. H.
Darrah. left for Marietta
The plumbers have formed a union.
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Fair Fares to Fairs.

For the Smyrna Fair the c. L. & w.
Ry. will sell tickets to Piedmont and
return at one fare for the round trip
September 18th, 18th and 18th, good
until 14th, returning.
For Canal Dover Fair tickets at one
fare for round trip. September 18th,
18th, 18th and 14th, good returning
until 18th.
For tickets and particulars call at
City Ticket Office. corner Twelfth and
Market streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
Remarkable Weather.

The continued high temperature is caus-
ing considerable suffering. September
promises to be a record breaker for heat.
The thermometer touched 971k in the shade
at Schnepf's yesterday. Unless there is
rain there is little hope for immediate re-
lief. Yesterdays record: Z a. m. IS; a.
m, 81; u M, So; p. m, 971s; p. m, 81
Weather, fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup OF
Figs, under all conditions, makes it
their favorite remedy. To get the true
and genuine article, look for the name
of the California Fig Syrup Co., printed
near the bottom of the package. For
sale by all druggists
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-12
Rough and Tumble.

The contest between Oscar Gardner
and "Shang" Paretto at Louisville
Monday night. advertised as a handi-
cap battle because of the fact that Pa
retto is a welterweight, was a genuine
rough and tumble contest Paretto
wanted to rough it all the while, and
in the third round the contest was