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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-03
CONDITION OF THE BESEIGED
As Described by the Correspondent of
an American Newspaper.

Chicago, August IA cable dispatch
to The Daily News from Che Foo,
July 31st (via Shanghai, August u
says: DR.. Robert Coltman, Jr, the
staff correspondent of The Chicago
Record in Pekin who had not been
heard from since June 18th, sends the
following dispatch:
''Pekin, July 21-Baron Won Ketteler,
the German minister was murC red by
Chinese troops, and his secretary
wounded June goth while on his way
to the Tsung Lii Yamen. The foreign
residents are besieged in the British
legation and have been under a daily
fire from artillery and rifles.
THE cowardice of the Chinese fortu-
nately prevented them from making
successful rushes. Our losses are sixty
killed and seventy wounded. The Chi
nese losses exceed 1000.
There has been no, word from the
outside world. Food is plentiful such
as it is-rice and horsefiesh. Yester-
day, under a flag of truce, message
was sent by Yung Lu asking If Sir
Claude Macdonald, the British minis
ter, would consent to a truce. The
minister replied he was willing pro-
vided the Chinese came no closer. The
shell IlrlnS UReN CedSeu anu every lulHS
is now quiet.
I'VE hope, having defeated the Chi
nese, relief is nearing US. We are all
exhausted with constant StanCing on
guard, fighting, building barricades
and digging trenches, both night and
day.
All the legations except the British
are utterly wrecked by shot and shell:
The Austrian, Italian, Belgian and
Holland buildings are burned to the
ground. The British legation is also
much shattered. The United States
marines still hold a vital position on
the city wall commanding the lega-
tons.
After a brilliant sortie on the night
of July 3rd, Captain Myers succeeded
| in driving back the KanSuh mounted
troops. During the fight Captain Ny
ers was slightly wounded. Secretary
Scuires, of the United States legation,
deserves the greatest credit for his
services throughout the siege. His
military experience and energy are in
valuable. Many flags and rifles were
captured by Captain Myers.
'fWe fear that treachery is possible
when the defeated Chinese troops en-.
ter the city Meanwhile we are living
in intense anxiety and hoping for early
relief
THE ADVANCE BEGUN.
Brussels, August IN. de Favereau,
| minister of foreign affairs, has received
the following dispatch, date Shanghai,
August 1, from NJ. de Cartier de
Marchienne, secretary of the Belgian
legation, now acting as charge daft
faires of Belgium at Shanghai:
THE allies are marching on Pekin.
They are 1S miles from Tien Tsin and
should reach Pekin in eight days. All
the Europeans have taken refuge in
| the inner enclosure of the imperial
city"
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THE PLOT EXPOSED
No Doubt Now as to Instigators of At
tack on Legations

London, August ?, a. NAT last
the story of Pekin has been told. DR..
Morrison, in The Times to-day holds
up the Chinese government before the
world as black, as guilty. and to de-
gree of infamy and duplicity beyond
the surmise of its worst detractors. In
the same dispatch it gives more
hopeful view of the prospects of the
besieged than has been expressed by
any of the others who have been heard
from.
simultaneously there comes from the
Belgian charge d affaires at Shanghai
an official statement that the allies
are expected to reach Pein in about a
week, they being eighteen miles from
Tfen Tsin yesterday.
ANOTHER APPEAL FOR AID.
Another letter has been received at
lien Tsin from the British minister
Sir Claude Macdonald. dated July "a
we are surrounded by imperial
troops" he writes. who are firing on
us continually. The enemy is enter
pr1sing but cowardly. We have pro-
visions for about a fortnight and are
eating our ponies. No time should be
lost If terrible massacre is to be
avoided
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to the Tsung Ii Yamen by the grand
council on July 3rd; yet the day before
an imperial edict had been issued
calling on the Boxers 10 continue TO
render loyal and patriotic services in
exterminating the Christians. The
edict also commanded viceruys and
governors to expel all Missionaries from
China and to arrest all Christians and
compel them to renounce their faith.
Other DEGREES applauding the Boxers
speak approvingly of their burning out
and Staying converts. Their leaders
are stated in a decree TO be princes
and ministers.
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j. WILMINGTON, N c.. FRIDAY, AUGUST g. 1900
ing cablegram was this morning re-
ceived at the navy department:

ing cablegram was this morning re-
ceived at the navy department:
''Taku, July %.
The Solace with sick and wounded
sails, going by Nagasaki, Yokohama,
Guam, Honolulu and Mare Island On
board five marine and navy officers,
five army officers, nine navy men, nine
teen marines, sixty-five OF the Ninth
infantry. All the men will remain
aboard unless otherwise recommended
by army medical authorities at Ma
gasaki or Surgeon Anderson at Yoko-
hama. The army hospital ship Relief
is preparing at Nagasaki to sail for
Taku. japanese hospital ship here at
our disposal If needed. Lieutenant
Leonard's condition more favorable;
recovery probable. Biddle's command
ordered to Tien Tsin. "REMEY."
Major Biddle's command consists of
225 marines who sailed from San Fran
cisco on the Grant with General
Chaffee's Sixth cavalry.
ACTIVE PREPARATIONS FOR THE
ADVANCE.
Copyright 1900 by Associated Press. }
Tien Tsin. Thursday, July 26. via
Che Foo. July 80. and Shanghai, Au-
gust 1.-The American commander re-
cedved orders from Washington today
not 10 delay the advance on Pekin. He
was also informed that heavy rein
forcements are en- route.
Great activity ls noticeable at Japa-
nese headquarters. Transport prepara-
tlons are being hurried. 1t is ex-
tremely unlikely that either the Japa-
nese or the ritish intend tBo be left
behind the Americans, though the
British preparations are a long way
from completeness. The Japanese or
ganization, on the other hand, excites
the admiration Of ALL The total
strength of the allies here is 17,OOO
Reinforcements are arriving daily.
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In India, the land of famine, thousands
die because they cannot obtain food. In
America. the land of plenty, many suf-
fer and die because they cannot digest
the food they eat. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat. 1t instant
ly relieves and radically cures all stom-
act troubles. Robt. r. Bellamy.
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Dividends Declared

New York, August 1.-The directors
of the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company to-day declared the regular
semi-annual per cent. dividend on
the preferred stock. The dividend is
payable on August oath. No action
was taken in regard with the dividend
on the common stock
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The wolf in the fable put on sleeps
clothing because if he travelled on his
own reputation he couldn't accomplish
his purpose. Counterfeiters of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve couldn't sell their
worthless salves on their merits, so
they put them in boxes and wrappers
like DeWitt's. Look out for them.
Take only DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
1t cures piles and all skin diseases.
RObt R Bellamy.
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Millions will be spent in politics this
year. We can't keep the campaign go
ing without money and more than we
can keep the body vigorous without
food. Dyspeptics used to starve them
selves. Now Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and allows you
to eat all the good food you want. 1t
radically cures stomach troubles.
Robt r. Bellamy
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Supposed to be Yellow Fever.

Washington, August 1.-The navy
department. to-day received word from
Surgeon Marior. in charge of naval
station at Havana, that two suspicious
cases, supposed to be yellow fever, had
appeared there. Orders have been is
sued to send every one north that can
be spared. The navy department has
between fifteen and twenty men at
this station.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-03

Mothers endorse IT, children like it.
old folks use it, We refer 10 one Min
ute Cough Cure. II VIII quickly cure
all throat and lung troubles. Robt. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-03

You viii never find any other pills
so prompt and so pleasant as DeWitI's
Little Early Risers. Robt. r. Bellamy.
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DEMOCRATS PREPARED
FOR THE GREAT BATTLE THAT is
TO BE WAGED TODAY
DETERMINED UPON VICTORY

For the Cause of White Supremacy and
Honest Government-The Day VIII
Gloss on the Grandest Political Vic
tory Ever Won-Emorts OF the Oppo-
sition to Cause Disturbance The
Governor Using Military Force for
Purpose of Intimidation.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-10

CHICAGo-Cattle receipts 1900
head; steers active; steady to 10c low
er, closing strong; butchers stock fully
steady: best on-sale to-day. one carload
of short horns at IS so: natives, good to
prime steers 81 S5d5 so; poor to me-
dunn 81 1904 70; selected feeders 81 ESQ
8 90; mixed stockers 50 1904 90; cows,
SO 0Od4 65; heifers So 25G5 10; Gamers
81 40GS 90; bulls. 50 s0G4 IS: calves.
81 00d6 80. Hogs. receipts to-day, $1,000
head: tomorrow. $4,000 head estlma-
ted: left over, $500 head; market active
at 5610c higher; top. IS 40: mixed and
butchers IS lO65 371s: good to choice
heavy IS 2515 10; rough heavy IS 100
5 90; light, 81 9595 30; bulk Of sales,
IS 20G5 3d. Sheep. receipts 1900 head:
sheep strong to 1Oc higher; lambs 1Oc
higher: good to (choIce wethers So 400
IS; fair to choice mixed IS 0095 45;
western sheep s. 5O95 70; yearlIngs
IS 6jG6 90; native lambs IS 50G7 40;
western lambs Sc O0G7 40.
EAST LIBERTY-Cattla steady; ex-
ira IS 4Oa5 60; prime. IS 20G5 40; COM
mon, 50 2563 so. Hogs steady: extra
( heavies s. 40p5 49, mediums, IS $50
10; heavy Workers. s. 30: light Workers.
IS 2OI5 25; pigs, "a s595 90; skips 50 500
so: roughs, 50 5064 20. Sheep higher;
choice wethers IS 2595 80; common,
81 50d3 90: choice lambs So 1905 g.;
common to good 81 OO18 % Veal calves
Sc 00d6 25.
CINCINNATI = Hogs strong and
higher at 81 2564 32Is.
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the Republican ticket for the supreme
court, and although all else was lost,
Miller was elected by small majority,
but, like our noble Con. was cheated
out Of his office by bitter and un-
scrupulous partisans. In 1894 he was
nominated for Congress by the Fourth
district Republican convention, was
elected by a very large majority, and
was reelected to Congress in 1896, this
being his last term, but his majority
was overwhelming.
Can Run Ahead Of his Ticket.
If there is any one man in the state
of West Virginia who can run two
two thousand votes ahead Of his ticket,
that man is Warren Miller, and II there
is any man in the state. whom the law
yers, the judges. the ministers and all
of the people respect and honor. for
honesty and legal ability, IT is Warren
Miller. With Mr.. Miller on the bench
of our supreme court, no one need fear
that he will not get justice, for to see
and do the right Is Miller's nature. be-
sides his ability. sound Judgment and
deep learning will be an honor to the
state. He made the race for the SUI
preme bench when our political horizon
was cloudy and had Justice prevailed,
he would have served US then, where
We now call him. He made the most
magnificent race for Congress In the
Fourth district. that ever was made in
the state, breaking the stronghold OF
the Democratic party. until the Fourth
district now belongs to the Republican
party. The fact Is we have had, many
great and useful men from this state.
men OF prominence. but none more hon
orable, more prominent. or more useful
than Warren Miller. With Mr.. Miller
as one of the judges of our supreme
court. we will look back in after years
with pride to the legal history and
sound opinions handed down by the
supreme court OF West Virginia These
remarks are unsolicited and are made
only because. knowing this gentleman
as do. of the many proper things to
do at the coming convention one of the
most important is to nominate Hon.
Warren Miller for one Of the judges OF
the supreme court.
REPUBLICAN,
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NEW YoRK-The market for metals
exhibited weak undertone to-day.
owing to the unsatisfactory cables and
the continued lack of demand. Copper
In London was l5s lower. Under this
influence the local market for that met
a eased on some l2iS points. closing
easy in tone ut SIC S7H. Tin was weak
and somewhat lower under large re-
ceipts and drop of IS in London. At
the close quotations were on the basis
of S2S Is bid and $40 so asked. Iron
continues weak and nominHlly quoted
At SIS 90 for warrants; Northern No. 1
foundry was quoted nomInally at
ST 0OI22 90. Lend and spelter were
staady at fully sustained prices, the
latter due to the good export demand.
Prices at the close were on the basis OF
81 1904 a and 81 57h6e4 62i5, respec-
lively. The brokers prlce for lead was
81 20, and for copper SIT 90.
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FOR SUPREME JUDGE.

Hon Warrer Miller Receives a
Strong Endorsement From a Broth
er Attorney-one Of the Leaders at
the Bar.
r. the Editor Of the Intelligencer
sTR:-Inasmuch as the Republican
state convention Is drawing near l
would like tho use of your columns to
say word for the nomination and cleo
ton Of Hon. Warren Miller, of Jackson
county. as one of the judges of our
state supreme court.
II seems like foregone conclusion
that Mr.. Miller will be nominated and
elected, and this certainly meets my
hearty approval. It is also approved by
all who know Mr.. Miller and know him
properly.
have practiced law for the past NJ
teen years, and have spent considerable
OF that time with Mr.. Miller at the
bar and can therefore, testify as TO- ms
ability and fitness for the high position
to which the people are about to call
him.
That Warren Miller is sound, able,
wel-raad. highly cultured lawyer and
Gentleman, none will deny, who know
him and not only has he ability to
jldgs right from wrong, but he has
honesty Of conviction. and the manhood
10 apply the law and TO see that the
right Is accomplished, no matter VINO
The lltIgatlng parties Ore, or what their
Standing is
Pillar in the Republican Party.
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m HARMONY
With the Governor is Mckinley and
His Cabinet.

HIS CRplnet'
WASHINGTON, May Ex-Governor
Roosevelt was with the President about
half an hour this morning. He arriv-
ed II the white house accompanied by
bis private secretary, Mr.. Young, I
quarter before II o'clock and was at
once shown into the cabinet room. on
leaving the white house. the governor
said that he really had nothing to COM
muuicate and courteously declined to
be Interviewed. Later on. however, a
close friend OF the governor and also
Of the President, stated that the Presi-
dent and the members Of the admins
tratlau generally, are in full harmony
with the governors purpose not to all
low his name to be used In connection
with the Republican vice presidential
nomination,
They were convinced that he could
do the party greater service In the cam
paign as a candidate for reelection as
governor OF New York than as candl-
date for the vice presidency. Governor
Roosevelt Is strongly OF this view and
It can be stated positively that he VIII
not permit his name to DE placed on the
national ticket. It is not believed that
he has yet reached a coaciuslon In MS
own mind as to who would be the most
available candidate for the second
place. It was stated at the white
house after Governor Roosevelt left
that he had accepted an invitation
from the President to dinner on next
Friday evening.
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SOCIAL VISIT
Purely is the One Gov. Roosevelt is
NOW Enjoying at the Capital.
CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT
with Whom he Talks for About Half
an Hour-Wnl Hardly be a candi-
date for Vice President,


WASHINGTON, May o.-It looked
vte IN at home" day this morning in
Nh. nslghborhood Of the Cowles resi-
f.r-, on n street where Governor
Rg9tsyelt is staying. Through a
5-.eshlng rain carriages and cabs
drove up and deposited callers. who
were ushered into the parlor where
N. r9yernbr was holding \ levee, n
junction that was interrupted now and
tbga when he came out to welcome and
dismiss the newspaper men In the hall.
III. GOVERNOR said last night that he
would see all Of the press representa-
lives clrIy this morning, and tell them
wrr,.ver he had TO say. This morning
h rcrelved them close to the front door
and ,5ld them that he was delighted to
Soc ,hem, but had nothing to say. Then
h. handled the doorknob suggestively.
Hadn't a Word to Say.
"Awfully sorry that I have to be SO
rrr5mmunicative,T said the governor
TO the Associated Press representative,
"but you see this is purely social vis-
Il Yes, OF course, I'll see some officials
while I'm here, purely in a personal
way. I'm going up to see the President
tbs morning, and I'll call on the secre-
tlry Of the navy and the secretary Of
war Then I'll take luncheon with
Senator Lodge this afternoon; purely a
personal call"
How about the vice
"Oh, now, really, you'll have to excuse
r,r You see all have to say on that
subject I've already stated and there is
not word to add"
IT'S safe to say then that you"
Careful as to bis Answers.
ooh, It's much safer not to say any
thing. You see I've said all there is to
say and I've been credited with saying
great many things never thought Of
saying
In view OF that fact, would 1t not be
a good thing to make clear statement
Of your position now?" he was asked.
NO, indeed" replied the governor
with radiant smile. You see the
things I have said cover the situation
SO fully that to add to them would be
wholly unnecessary"
.'Who do you think would be a good
man for second place on the tlcket?"
the governor was asked.
"Awtully rainy. disagreeable day,
isn't IT." he responded opening the
door far enough to let in breath Of
the cold air from the street. so glad
10 meet all Of the old newspaper boys
again. Yes, I'll be here till Saturday
butlts a purely social call. Coming to
live In washington again? oh, yes,
some time; not next spring. though.
Good bye"
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RRoKERs.

from the liquidation. The firmness Of
the steel stocks was doubtless due to
the large liquidation already affected In
them and the outstanding short inter-
est. This condition made them avaiIa-
BILE for manipulation for a rise to help
sustain the market.
Liquidation was in evidence in the
bond market as well as In the stock
market, and high grade bonds were af-
fected along with the speculative issues.
Total sales par value. $l,S7O,OOO.
United States new As and S's coupon
declined y per cent; do registered re-
funding 2's when Issued and old As x
per cent In the bid price.
~ q
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Dry Goods.

NEW YORE-BusInes has been slow
on the spot in all descriptions of dry
goods and the demand through the
malls is again Indifferent. Brown cot
tons very dun and easy to buy where
ever there are any stocks on hand.
Blcnched cottons inactive and Irregular.
Coarse colored cottons sell In limited
quantities only without change in
price. Print cloths idle and nominal.
Prints slow and irregular for fRncies.
Mems wear woolens inactive, but no
quotable change in prices. Wooden and
ad
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Reliaf In 81 Houra.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure" It
is a great surprise on account OF It's eX-
ceedlng promptness in relieving pain In
bladder, kidneys and back, in male or
female. Relieves retention Of water
almost Immediately. II you want quick
by r. H. List. druggist. Wheeling, W.
Va. tth&s
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Articles.


NEW YoRK-FIour. receipts 1924
barrels: exports 1879 barrels; there
was better Inquiry for winter straights
and spring patents at old prices, with
mills holding firm; choice bakers were
also in good demand.
Wheat. receipts 226, CPS bushels: spot
market easier: No. red 72%c I. o. b..
afloat: No. Northern Duluth 75Mc I. o.
b. afioat to arrive; No. hard Duluth
777sc I. o. b. afloat options opened
steady; closed easy at hGAc net de-
cline in May; close: May, Use; July,
727sc: September, 73ssc.
Corn, receipts 207,G76 bushels; exports
1856 .63l bushels; spot market weak; NO.
2, 44Jsc I. o. b. afloat; options opened
steady; closed weak and lower; close:
May. 43lsc; July, 44hc; September
44ssc.
Oats. receipts 176,4O bushels; exports
1920 bushels; sales $4,000 bushels OF
spot; spot market dull: No. 2, 2I&c;
No. white 29G29Isc; track mixed west
ern 27hd29c: track white 2SAq35c; OPP
lions slow and entirely nominal.
Hay, hides and leather steady. Hops
quiet. Beef steady Cutmeats quiet.
Lard and butter firm. Pork quiet.
Cheese Irregular. Eggs steady.
Tallow easy. Cottonseed oil, rosin and
turpentine steady.
Rice firm. Molasses and peanuts
steady.
Coffee, futures opened steady at 5@1O
points decline; closed steady at SOLO
points net lower; sales, 23.5OO bags.
Sugar, raw steady; fair refining
3 15-16c: centrifugal, 90 test. 7-16c;
molasses sugar. SIC; refined quiet.
BALTIMORE-Flou quiet and IN
changed; receipts 1880 barrels; exports
l7,456 barrels Wheat dull: spot and
May 71%G7Ac; July 72c asked; steam
err No. red 66KGI66Ec; receipts IS
bushels; exports 4O,15s bushels; south
ern wheat by sample 6S973hc; do on
grade GO973c Corn very dull; spot and
May 43p43bc; June, 433Sc asked; July.
4S& 9i3Mc; steamer mixed 42G42lsc:
receipts 1869 bushels; exports 2S3, 429
bushels; southern white and yellow
corn 45G45kc. Oats Arm; No. 2 white
SOLsc sales: No. mixed Pm 02SItc. Hay
steadier; No. timothy 81 90. Cheese
and eggs firm and unchanged. Butter,
fancy creamery 22c; do ladle 17c.
CINCINNATI-Flour quiet. Wheat
quiet: No. 2 red 74c. Corn easier; No.
mixed 4l1Sc. Oats firm; No. 2 mixed
26G26ISc Rye dull: No. 2, Sic. Lard
steady at Sc 7OG6 75. Bulkmeats quiet
and lower at Sc so. Bacon firm and
lower at 81 S. Whisky firm at 81 25h.
Butter quiet. Sugar steady. Eggs firm
at lie. Cheese steady.
TOLEDo-Wheat dull and lower;
No. 2 cash 73Mc; May, T3Tsc. Corn quiet
and Unchanged; No. cash 24Isc. Rye
dull and unchanged; No. 2 cash SIC,
Cloverseed dull and unchanged; cash
prime old 81 Is; prime new. IS 90; Octo-
Der, s. 10; No. 2, 81 2594 40.
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OIL CITY-Crelit balances 81 a.; GER
tiflCntes. no bids; shipments. 75,6Os bar
rolls; average. 1870 barrels. runs, l02,-
1856 barrels; average, s5,o3l barrels.
NEW YoRK-stundard oil stock
s53oG5iS
ToLEDo-ol unchanged,
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TAKES the burn out: heals the
wound; cures the pain DR.. Thomas
Eclectic OIL, the household remedy,