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Kansas City's Fourth OF July Crowd.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 6.-No one
can hereafter doubt the ability of
Kansas City to care for crowds of
whatever size. More than $4,000 peo-
pie passed through the different de-
pots yesterday, and these added to
nearly 10000 who had previously ar
rived, and probably $4,000 from nearby
towns and surrounding territory bring
guests up to somewhere between co.
600 and 100000.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13
Noble L. Prensls Stricken.

While visiting his sister at La
Harpe, ILL.,, Noble L. Prentis, lecturer,
essayist, one of the best known news
paper men in the west, who had been
engaged in newspaper work in Kan
sas for many years, and has been con-
nected with the Kansas City Star for
nearly ten years, was stricken with
paralysis and died few hours
afterwards. Mr.. Prentis was born
in Illinois, and he served four
years in the union army in the Six
teenth Illinois is a private. One of
Prentis' Illinois friends was Capt.
Henry King, long Of Topeka, and now
editor of the Globe-Democrat. Capt.
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Eight Millions for Fireworks.

New York, July Ga prominent
fireworks company, for years an au-
thority on the sale of explosives,
made estimates that the largest sale
of fireworks known to the trade were
made this year. Eight million dollars
worth of the explosives were used
this year throughout the United
states, against 100000 used July f.,
1899.
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FOUR TROOPS OF SCOUTS.
Lieut.. Cot Wilder, OF the Forty-Third In
fantry, Organising Native Filipinos to
Serve Until june SO, 1901.

Washington, July S.-The war de-
partment has been informed of the
organization of squadron of Phil
ippine cavalry by Lieut.. Col. WILDER
E. Wilder, Forty-third infantry, con-
sisting of four troops of native
scouts, having q maximum of 12O men
to u troop, engaged to serve until
June 80, 1901, unless sooner dis
charged. The barracks at Caloocan
have been designated as the render
vous of the squadron.
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vooll.y Open. Hi. Campaign.

Saratoga, n. Y. July 6.-John G.
Woolley, OF Chicago, nominee of the
prohibition national convention for
president, made his opening speech
of the campaign here. He said that he
was republican before he became a
Christian. He assailed the republican
party principally and said he saw no
good reason why a prohibitionist
should not occupy the white house.
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H,.torio Character q. Empor,..

In Emporia live Mrs. Martha Ma
tilda Young, now past 100 years old.
She was born in England in the reign
of George III. Her lifetime has eX-
banded over the administration of
every president with the exception of
Washington's. She was born nearly
a year before John Adams went out
of office.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13
Big Treat for Ottnwa People.

The principle features of the OF
tawa celebration were a sham battle
between company X and other men,
bers of the Twentieth Kansas and:
company f, Kansas national guard,
representing the battle of Bag-Bag.
The swimming of the river and the
towing of the raft We're presented by
soldiers that took part in the original
Bag-Bag battle.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13
Common Pleas Court Knocked Out.

An important decision by the SUI
preme court last week was one de-
claring unconstitutional the court of
&C lmon pleas in Crawford and Cher
okee counties. The last legislature
created this court. 1t was to be es-
tablished upon approval of the voters
of the. two counties. A majority of
the votes cast were for the court, but
did not constitute a majority of all
the voters in the counties, which the
supreme court holds is necessary.
This deprives E. E. Sapp, of Galena,
of the job as judge.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13

Five years ago mill at Salina was
traded for a farm in Reno county.
The Reno county abstractor omitted a
$4,000 mortgage from the abstract for
the farm and the mill company had
it to pay. Suit for the amount was
brought against the abstractor. The
supreme court affirmed the judgment
of the lower court which. held that
the abstractor was liable.
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To Save His wife.s Property.

Several months ago ]. c. Williams,
of Salina, was convicted of per-
jury. Pending an appeal his wife
pledged all her property to secure bail
for him and then he fed. His con-
science troubled him, however, at the
thought of his wife's financial ruin,
and last week he voluntarily surren-
dered to the Pinkertons at Kansas
City and was taken to Lansing to
serve his sentence.
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He Followed Her from Kansas.

At Cripple Creek, COL, Bruce Sow.
ard, who had served a fve-year term
in prison for killing a man at Leoti.
this state, killed Mrs. Eva Brooks and
then turned the weapon upon himself.
committing suicide. The Brooks
woman had left her husband at La
than, Butler county, on Soward's
account.
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Vengeance for . wroneed Husband.

Near Kingman the other night AL
bert Boyle murdered his brother-in-
law, Douglas Walker. The two men
married sisters, but Mrs. Walker died
some time ago. On the night of the
tragedy Boyle came home and found
Walker and Mrs. Boyle occupying the
same room. He shot Walker dead
and then gave himself up.
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More WOMEN rh.n Men.

Washington, July 6.-In a total
population of 935,243, Porto Rico has
S,271 more females than males, an
excess amounting to nine per cent.
of the total population. 1t appears
that the proportion of females is
slowly increasing.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13

New York. July THE fire at the
Standard Oil company's works was
practically under control at six o'clock
last night and will probably burn it
self out by this morning. The official
estimate of the damage is $780, 900.
The company insures its own prop
erty. fund being set aside for that
purpose
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UNITED STATES MINISTER CoNGER

UNITED STATES MINISTER CONGER.
Probably Among the Murdered in Pekin.)
sumed in one horrible holocaust"
The dispatch does not state the
source from which the news of this
confirmation is received.
Reports of the atrocities commit
ted by Prince Tuan upon the Chinese
are appalling. He had. 1000 leading
Chinese butchered. it is said, for
merely daring to petition him to con-
troll the orgie of blood and restrain
his followers.
Japan willing to Assume q Task.
London, July s.-The japanese min
. ister, Kato Takaaki, received a cable
:. dispatch from Toxic giving his gov
ernment's reply to Great Britain's
question as to whether, with the con-
sent. of the other powers, Japan is
willing to send large achievements
to China. Japan replied that she was
prepared to carry out the suggestion
and that one division would be dis
patched Immediately.
1t is said that Japan is to be COM
pensated for the work she is about to
undertake in the common cause: Her
military preparations are very extern
sive and the campaign is certain to
involve heavy cost. 1t would be I'M
just to expect Japan to meet this
herself. She has no missionaries in
China and consequently is perhaps
less interested selfishly than any Of
the powers in the terrible happenings
in Shang Tung and Pekin. 1t is con-
jectured that this question of compen-
sation is after all what has caused
the apparent delay in the resumption
of the campaign against Pekin, but
it is believed that this having been
. now adjusted. military operations
will progress rapidly.
If the powers have agreed upon the
form Japan's indemnity is to assume,
the facts cannot be elected here. The
impression, however, is that there will
be a money indemnity. the belief being
based on the fact that such Is the
only form of indemnity so far sug-
<gested that would be the least likely
to arouse international jealousies.
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New Cour,hou.. at Buritneton.

The commissioners of Coffey county
have let the contract for new court:
house at Burlington. The price is to
be s35,s4O if Junction City stone is
used and 5000 more if Cottonwood
stone is used. The building will cost,
with furniture, $4,000.
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Six Hundred Gallons OF lemonade

The 1000 convicts in the Kansas
state prison at Lansing were treated
to GOO gallons of lemonade July 4.
There was n minstrel entertainments
during the day by "home talent"
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Fell from a Windmill Tower.

\. o. Nelson, farmer near Lincoln
Center, fell from windmill tower
and was killed instantly.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13

There will be Twentieth Kansas"
day at the lola fair, September 10.
Among the speakers will be Gen.
Metcalf and Lieut.. Col. Little.
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The Agreement Is Binding.

The supreme court last week held
that an agreement between husband
and wife to divide property is not
void afterwards, even when they agree
to secure a divorce and live apart.
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STREETS RUN WITH BLOOD.
shsstIy Details or the Frightfal Massacres
In Pekin Come from Chinese Sources
Japan Given . Free Hand.

London, July There is mass of
wild runners from the far east.
Though so contradictory on most
points it continues unanimous as to
the contamination of the tragedy at
Pel1in. To consistent reports of mas
sacres of :he whites are now added
the additional horrors that savage
soldiery butchered at the capital 5000
natives, Roman Catholic converts.
This comes in Shanghai dispatch of
July 5, which only adds that to the
reports given by respectable Chinese
who have arrived from Chan Flu and
who describe Pekin as an inferno, the
streets literally running with blood
They confirm numerous stories OF
executions and untold tortures of
the isolated foreigners. Some Euro
pean soldiers were captured by a
mob. Yung Lu, who advocated mod
Grafton, was killed by Tuan Tang vi
and Tang Fuh Sian, who issued fresh
edicts ordering the merciless eXter-
mination of all foreigners in the en-
pire.
Japan will Take the Lead.
London, July THE Russian gov
eminent announces that it will give
Japan a free hand to apply military
force in China. 1t is in consequence
OF this, no doubt, that Japan is pre-
pairing to embark 10000 more troops.
Japan's sending Of troops can have
little bearing on the fate of the for
eigners in Pekin.
Details of further horrors lin Pekin
are gathered by correspondents at
Shanghai from Chinese sources, es-
pecially of the slaughter in the Chi
nese and Tartar city of thousands of
native Christians.
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cHRIsTENDoM IS HELPLESS.
Great Powers Acknowledge Their Inability
to Prevent Enactment In China Of tho
Greatest Tragedy ut Modern Times

London, July 6.-Europe confesses
itself helpless in the face of the Chi
nese situation, and accepts as newt
able the most infamous tragedy of
modern times. Hundreds of men,
women and children who are at the
mercy of the blood-thirsty mob in
Pekin are to be left to their fate be-
cause the Christian nations do not
know how to rescue them. The Bit
ter confession of impotence which
comes from the commanders of such
foreign forces as are now at Taku
does not call for any rebuke from
the rulers of Europe, because the wit
of man finds no escape from the aw-
ments have been hoping against hope
for the past few days. 1t was thought
that some threat, some argument,
some cajolery would be found which
would stay the hand of the barbar-
ians should the British foreign office
cling to the idea that something
might be accomplished through Ii
Hung Chang, scheming corruptionist
though he is. This idea, it is under
stood, has been abandoned. Nothing
remains save the poor consolation of
the proverb, while there is life there
is hope
Is the Empress Demented:
Shanghai, China, July 6.-Emperor
Kwang Su committed. suicide by TAX
ing opium under compulsion of Prince
Tuan, June 10. The empress dowager
also took poison, but is still alive,
though reported to be insane from
the effects of the drug. The forego-
ing has been officially reported to the
German consular staff. The signifi-
canoe of this is that the death of the
emperor and the putting out of the
way of the empress leaves Prince
Tuan in complete control. He is the
head of the anti-forcign element and
has been ordering the massacres.
Believe Minister Conrer Dead.
Washington, July 6.-Lack of def
mite officia. information leaves the
government officials here prey to all
sorts of speculative possibilities.
Whatever may be the utterances the
the officials has hopes that Minister
Conger and the helpless women of his
household yet live.
Legations Surrounded by 100, 900 Chinese.
Shanghai, July Ga messenger
with official advices who left Pekin
June 25 says that over 100, 900 Chinese
soldiers and rioters surrounded the
legations, but in spite of fierce attacks
they had not succeeded in breaking
through the wolmb mtbhebmfwaww
thr0llrh the wall
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-24

LONDON, July %. = General
De Wet has again succeeded in cut
ting Lord Roberts communications
both by railway and telegraph, and
captured one hundred of the High
landers.
The story of the Federal comman-
der's bold raid comes from the form
OF q telegram from Gen. Forester
Walker, dated at Cape Town, Sun
day, July 22d, forwarding a dis
patch from General Knox, as fol-
lows:
"Kroonstadt, July 22.-Following
from Broadwood sent by dispatch
rider to Honingspruit: Have fol-
lowed Commander since July 10th.
Hard, sharp fighting at Palmietfon-
tein July 10.
prevented from pursuing Laager
by darkness. Eight dead Beers
found. Our casualties five killed
and rs wounded. Reach Vaalkrantz
to-day. Enemy doubled back
through Paarde Kraal in darkness
Shall march tomorrow to Roode
Vaal station. Send supplies for g.
600 men and horses; also any news
OF the enemy's movements. / be-
lieve the command consists of 1000
men and four guns, and is accom-
paniee by President Steyn and both
the De Vets"
Gen. Knox continues: "The wire
anu main line of the railway north
of Honigspruit have been cut and
also the telegraph to Pretoria via
Potchcfstroom. According to my
information, De Wet has crossed the
railway and is going north"
General Kelly-Kenny telegraphs
from Bloemfontein, under date of
Sunday, July %:
"The railway has been cut north
of Honigspruit and supply train
and hundred Highlanders captured
by the enemy. A report was re-
ceived this morning that large
force of the enemy is moving on
Honigspruit. All communication
with Pretoria is cut off. The Sec
ond and Third cavalry brigades are
following the enemy"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-24
A FORMER WHEELING MAN
In Imminent Danger in China-Dr.
Charles Roberts Surrounded by

Charles Roberts Surrounded by
Boxers.
To the Editor of the Register.
TOLEDO, o., July 2S.-The following
cablegram dated yesterday was receiy-
ed at the Cheney Company's laboratory
here from Shanghai:
Chinese runners arrived to-day
bearing appeal for military protection
from Dr. Roberts. missionary at Koo
Fan. Says surrounded by Boxers.
Great danger. Advise family.
"(Signed) JOHNSON"
Johnson is manager or the China
branch of the Cheney Company, it be-
ing a receiving station for their catarrh
herbs raised on the Koo Fan farm,
which lies forty miles west of Shanghai
Doctor Charles Roberts has charge of
the farm and employs missionaries and
Christian Chinese of the neighborhood.
He has been connected with the Chem
ey Company for about seven years,
three of which were spent in China.
Prior to that he resided near Wheeling
with his parents.
Frank j. Cheney, president of the
Cheney Company, has appealed to
Washington for assistance and has
cabled the Shanghai branch to spare no
expense to effect immediate relief.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-24
MUST BE NO DISTRUST.

1t would not of course, be possible to tale even
the initial steps toward mediation either party
to the negotiations to entertain open distrus of the
accuracy OF the statements of the other There must
be confidence between them. The United States an
swer does not go to the length of the French answer
to similar appeal in laying down conditions which
the Chinese Government could not meet, even if so
disposed if it actually is struggling for its own ex
stence. 1t does however, look to the immediate re-
lief of the foreign ministers in Pekin, and moreover
to the protection of all foreigners, missionaries and
traders in China, and to the restoration of order
With that much accomplished the State Department
feels that it can properly approach the Powers with
the Chinese propositions for settlement for what
has occurred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-24

WASHINGTON, July 23.-The President has
listened to the appeal of the Chinese Government as
Transmitted through Minister WI, and has signifed
his willingness to mediate between the Imperial Gov
eminent and the Powers, but only upon conditions
which first must be met by the Chinese Government
The exact nature of the terms proposed by the
State Department cannot be stated until tomorrow
when it is expected that publication will be made of
the text of the Chinese appeal and Of the Presidents
answer. 1t is known, however that the answer is
entirely consistent with the statement of principles
laid down by Secretary Hay in his identical note to
the Powers; and moreover it accepts as truthful the
Chinese statements relative to the safety of the for
eign ministers at Pekin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-24
BRYAN TO GO EAST.
Will Make Six Speeches in New
York State After October L.

Will Make Six Speeches in New
York State After October L.
NEW YORK, July 23.-The an
nouncement was made at Democratic
State headquarters tonight that Mr..
Bryan will visit New York State after
October l, making six speeches in as
many different cities. He will talk in
New York City. Brooklyn, Syracuse,
Buffalo, Rochester and Utica. The
details of the meetings in this city and
Brooklyn viii be made before ne
reaches the east for which part Of the
country he will leave Lincoln Octo-
Der l.
Chairman Jones, of the Democratic
national committee, will come to the
east after Mr.. Bryan has been notified
of his nomination. 1t was said to-
night that an eastern branch of the
national headquarters will probably be
established in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-24
BID TO $4,000.

The Schsertfeger Property offered
at Auction Yesterday.
The Schwertfeger harness and sad
dlery store property on the east side
of Main street, above Twelfth. was
offered at public sale at the north front
door of the Court House yesterday by
Auctioneer G. s. Greer 1t is being
sold under a mortgage which is said
to cover virtually the full amount
which was bid upon the property yes
terday.
There were numbersof bidders and
the property was run up TO So, 900 by
five o'clock in the afternoon, at which
hour the sale was adorned
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-24
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.


KAMLOOPS, B. c., July 2S.-This after
noon two Indian women rode up Fourth
avenue at full gallop, pursued by a
mounted Indian, with Winchester. lie
shot one dead and made off for the reser-
Vation The victim was his young wife.
Jealousy caused the crime.
A Severe storm
IRONTON. Ohio, July PA terrific
wind. hail and rain storm last evening did
great damage. Houses were flooded and
many We're struck by lightning
Peary Steamer Disabled
ST. JOHNS. N. f., July 23.-The Peary
relief steamer Windward entered Port
Au Basques Saturday, with part of her
machinery disabled 1t will require few
days to make repairs and may disarrange
plans for reaching the North.
TO Make an Address
NEW YORK, July 23.-Gov. Roosevelt
left this morning for Atlantic City to adj
dress the Jewish Chautauqua Assembly.
Brought Wrecked Tramp
NEW YORK, July 2s.-Merritt & Chap
man wrecking steamer Rescue arrived
this morning with the Songa from Tampi-
co: The Songa, a Norwegian tramp, went
ashore at Tampico March II.
Mullen EIectrocuted-
NEW YORK, July 23.-Joseph Mullen
was electFocuted in the State prison at
Sing Sing at Cos this morning. He muir
dered his wife in this city on June 4, 1898.
fesfuyV Fever Brcsiss s0ut--
HAVANA, July 23.-Yellow fever 4sas
broken out among the Seventh u. S. Cav
airy in Pinar del Rio. There have been
eight deaths and eleven cases.
To Publish an Abstract
WASHINGTON, July 23-Postmaster
General Smith has read the report OF
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow on the Cuban frauds and an alb
Big Warehouse burned
ST. PAUL. July 23.-The St. Paul Cold
Storage az Warehouse Company's large
warehouse burned to-day. Loss $3.50 900,
with insurance of $550,000
OTd-Time Pug Dead
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. July 23.-WIlIian1
Goodall, at one time a famous heavy
weight pugilist of England, died yester-
day, aged Ga. AS a fighter Goodall met
Jem Mace, Joe Goss and many other pugi-
lists.
Freight House burned
BUFFALO. NJ Y. July 2s-The Lehfgh
Valley freight house and five cars Of mer-
chandise burned to-day. Loss, $4,000
Naptha Launch Exploded
NEW YORK, July S.-By the explosion
of naptha launch on Long Island Sound
tonight, Mrs. A. Il. Crow and her l6-
year-old son Chiffon We're instantly killed
and a. Il. Crow fatally injured
Gold in the Treasury
WASHINGTON. July 23-The govern-
ments holdings of gold to-day reached
the highest point in its history and
amounted to 1927. 49S4s2. including the law
full reserve of $780, 100000.
Broke Pill Records
NEW YORK. July 23-Mrs Jane Lind
say who began a 1900 mile bicycle ride
last Monday over the Merrick Road, Long
Island, finished her task at 2:35 this
morning after having beaten all long dis
lance records Tor women. She made the
1.500 miles in 164 hours and seven minutes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-24
To Defraud the Order.

CHICAGO, July 23.--Miss Margaret
sheehan, former financial secretary Of
Illinois Council 40. Knights and La
dies Of Security, a fraternal insurance
order, pleaded guilty to-day to con-
spiraey to defraud that organization
of $3.50. Pauper cadayers were used
as a basis for the collection Of money
alleged to be due on policy cases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-24
TRAVELLING MEN
To Establish Headquarters in Every
City in Aid of Hryan


City in Aid of Bryan.
LINCOLN. Neb., July 23-Rain kept
William J. Bryan indoors to-day, but
he had number of visitors, among
them Gen. James B. Weaver, of Iowa;
Louis c. Ehrit, Of Colorado, and John
E. Pitts, OF Cincinnati. Mr.. Pitts is
secretary of the Democratic national
campaign committee of the Commercial
Travellers. and in conversation with Mr..
Bryan claimed accessions to the ranks
Of the organization. He said the DEM
ocratic travelling men proposed to es-
tablish headquarters in every city Of
Importance in the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-24
RAIL- || GOT BUT FOUR VOTES.
WILLIAM NJ. o. DAWSON AGAIN
ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEES.

The Ohio County Republican Leader
Once More Turned Down by Elk
iIls, White and the Lesser Bosses,
Who do Their BiddinE-HaIIs
Friends Were Urged to Withdraw
His Name before the Committee
Met, but They Insisted upon Those
Who Had Given Pledges, Going
Record.
Special to the Register.