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Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Details are Meagre, But
Indicate a Fight
FOREIGN LEGATIONS lRE SAFE
Reports From General Chaifee Mo-
mentarily Expected at the
AdiutaRt Generals Office

Washington, Aug. 1s.-The allied
armies have captured and entered
Peldn in the face Of obstinate resist
ance and the members of the foreign
legation are safe. Omcial confirmation
of the fall Of the Chinese capital came
to the United States government last
night in the shape Of two cablegrams,
one from Admiral Remey and the
other from Consul Fowler at ChefoO.
The cablogram from Admiral Remey
came to hand first early in the evening,
followed very soon after by that from
Consul Fowler. and the officials. realiZ-
Ing the great public interest in the
events which it was believed had hap
pened in Pekln, at once made them
public.
Admiral Remey's dispatch follows:
"PeIyin was captured on Aug. 10.
Foreign legations are safe. Details
follow shortly"
That from Consul Fowler. giving inn
portant details Of the occurrences at
the time Of the capture OF the city, was
given out in the subjoined official
statement:
Previous information which has been
armies took possession of Tung Chow
on the 18th inst. From that city to
Peldn the distance is not very great,
not more than dozen miles. It seems
evident, therefore. that the armies
halted for time at Tung Chow, prob
ably for the purpose of giving the men
a rest and to prepare for the attack on
the capital city in force. after waiting
Ynff1 fhn rnor nf tho a. hpcfo
should arrive at the front Possibly
also the delay was the result of ne
gotiations inaugurated by the Chinese
officials looking to the delivery Of the
ministers with a Chinese or other es-
cort. If negotiations were attempted
they must have failed as the army
continued on its march and attacked
the capital three days after reaching
Tung Chow.
The officials here were aware Of The
fact that the stronghold of the Box
ers was in the Chinese city. and that
for the allies to attempt to force their
way through it into the Tartar city. in
which the legation compounds are To-
Gated. might mean a great loss of life
and possibly defeat II was also known
that the imperial troops, which have
sided with the Boxers. were many of
them in or near the Chinese city and
that much of the artillery and rifle
fire which has been poured into the
legations had been from the walls
separating the two cities.
There are four entrances to the city
on the east, two leading to the Chinese
city and two to the Tartar city. Just
which Of these was selected as the
attacking point Consul Fowler's dis
patch does not disclose. Contrary tc
the press reports Consul Fowler's dis
patch shows that the attack on the
city met with strong resistance. The
Japanese force engaged with the adj
vance. according to the understanding
OF the officials here, numbered 10000
men, so that the loss suffered by then
was over 1 per cent. No mention Is
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Blacks OutnumDer Whites
Three to One
KILLING WHITE MAN THE CAUSE
Troops and Citizens Armed to The
Teeth, Now are PatrOIling
The Streets

Atlanta. Aug. Governor Gambler
has ordered ont The Lieoriy Guards a
company Of the Georgia National
Guard, 90 eueii m III rising Of negroes
In Liberty county. Ia the southeastern
portion Of the state. where the blacks
outnumher he whites three TO one One
white man was killed several days ago
ia q quarrel witn negroes and since
thet time discontentment has grown
on both sides until now q race war
seems in fun swing. Two negroes are
reported 70 have tecn killed for re-
sisting arrest
Thursday night g determined effort
was made 20 wreck a Plant system
passenger train at Aimars Mill, where
the negro Small. one Of those said to
have taken part In the murder Of Cur
tis. was killed. The switch lock was
broken and crcssties were placed on
the track, but the arrival of q freigH
train ahead of the passenger prevents.
the wrccking of the passenger. Three
miles Of wire along the linc Of the
Plant system have been cut, It is be-
/ lieved, by negroes. During tho night
several negroes were taken from their
houses and severely whipped by
Il crowds OF whites for alleged tncen-
diary speeches they had made. This in
/, censed the negroes very much and was
condemned by the more conservative
whites of that section. About ] o'clock
iu the morning q small shop occupied
by negro al Liberty City was found
on Gre. a crowd gathered ana man
named Gordon threw Q keg Of powder
into the flames. Gordon was seriously,
If not fatally burned. II was with great
difficulty that surrounding property
was saved The rumor then began to
spread that the negroes intended TO at
tack and fire every house in and
around Liberty City. This led thf
sheriff to call on the governor fol
troops, saying the latter was beyond
his control Detachments Of the two
cavalry troops in Liberty county and
armed citizens are patrolling tbs
streets Of Liberty City and most Of th'
women and children have left th'
place.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

San Francisco, Aug. 1S.-Mail ad-
vices from Yokohama. Japan con-
tain the following story regarding the
stranding Of the battleship Oregon on
the Chinese coast recently: The Chi
nese cruiser Hal Chi, commanded by
Captain Sab, a thoroughly westernized
officer, on her way from Taku to Che
foo deserted the Oregon in her perllous
plight and offered her valuable assist
anoe which was most gracefully re-
oeived by Captain Wilde. The Hai Chi
anchored close by TO be of further use
If needed. The next day a Russian
cruiser came along. Her commander
coming aboard the Oregon eyed the
Chinese vessel with suspicion and
asked what she was doing there. On
being told he shook his head and said
Il would nevertheless be his duty to
take possession Of her. Captain Wilde
nodded and answered. We'll, I'm a bit
embarrassed just now, but there Is
ammunition aboard and ray guns are
in excellent condition"
The next day. after the departure Of
the Russian. Captain Wilde visited the
Hal Chi and suggested to Captain Sab
that as he was protecting some refu-
gees on board i might be we'll for him
TO run up the American flag to the
fore. This was done ard no questions
were asked by passing cruisers after
ward.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
SAY ADDICKS MAY PULL
DOWN HIS WHOLE TICKET

a special 10 the Baltimore Sun to-
day says. An unusual number OF per-
sislent rumOrs are engaging the atten-
ticn Of Republican politicians of Della
ware. Leaders OF the DuPcnt faction
are responsible for most Of them, which
they declare to be facts.
They assedt that Mr. Addicks is now
willing to haul down his entire ticket
is necessary, and give the DUPONT peo-
pie all the plums, including the COVER
norship nominauon. It is added that
If Mr.. Addicks does not give up his
candidate for governor Mark Hanna
win compel him to do SO. This is sale
to be the reason for his present state
of mind. There is plenty OF shouting
for harmony, but those who know Mr.
Addicks well say it is all bluff BY the
DUPONT men.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

dyke. the lawyer, to have Mrs. Wilkn-
son issue a warrant for the arrest of her
husband on the charge Of attempted MUIR
der, based on the incident which occurred
IN Rehoboth, and which was published in
yesterdays Evening journal. This Mrs
Wilkinson has up to the present refused
to do. She will not give her reasons FOR
refusal but Mrs Packard said yester-
day: II believe my daughter is afraid
of Howard. She has not admitted TO me
that she is, but she acts very much like
it. She fears that he will do her bodily
injury il she takes any action against
him."
Several weeks ago Wilkinson made this
remark to his wife: Suppose | fall in
love with someone else and runaway with
her. You can get along an right. There
are lots Of fellows who would marry YOU
There is lnaming a well-known young
mani who admires You very much. He
would marry yousany time"
20. Howard she said, would you do
that?'
why. yes. Nellie,n he replied. "why
shouldn't we live with those we loveT'
AT that time it never had occurred to
Mrs. Wilkinson that her husband was in
love with her sister. She had the utmost
confidence in him up TO the time of his
elopement and it is not entirely shattered
now.
GRIEF TELLS on HER.
Mrs. Wilkinson plainly shows the ef-
fects of her terrible ordeal She is pale
and careworn and easily excited at any
little thing which occurs. The least noise
upsets her and except when she takes a
short drive morning and evening with
her mother. secludes herself in her room.
The arrest Of Wilkinson is expected at
any time. No warrant has been issued
for him but Mr.. Nandyke said yesterday
that he had notified an attorney in At
lanta, Ca. to arrest Wilkinson and that
reQuisition papers will be obtained as
soon as the arrest is made.
There was rumor last night that VIII
kinson had been arrested but it could not
be verified. Those who have charge OF
the case knew nothing about it. Deputy
Attorney General z. L. Cooper, OF VIII
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
TT WAS AFTER RESISTANCE
THAT ALLIES TOOK PEKIN
LED BY THE MIKADO'S WEN
No Mention Made the Official Statement as to the Losses
Sustained by the Various Commands in Taking
the Chinese City

made Of the losses of the forces of the
other armies, but it is presumed that
1t was in proportion to that suffered
by the Japanese. Nothing has come to
the war department directly from Cen
Chaifee, but the adiutant generals or
flee is momentarily expecting advices.
Native Christians Protected.
A cabinet official said today that un-
questionably the native Christians in
China, said to number several thou
sand, will be included in any arrange
ment made between this government
and China incident to the cessation OF
hostilities At the present stage Of the
Chinese situation this subject has not
yet been seriously discussed by the
cabinet, but there is no doubt, accord
ing to this member, that the United
States is honor bound to protect them
and will sacredly look out for their
security.
It also was stated that while the
matter has not been considered. the
indemnity to be collected by the United
States will be not only for the families
of the victims. but also probably to
compensate this government for the
expense it has been put to in prose
cutting the campaign.
at has not been a heavy expense
compared to the Spanish war" he said
"but it will be sufficient, together with
the indemnity TO the families of mis-
sionaries and other victims and for all
loss to property of the United States
government or Of American citizens
to make it a very serious matter
financially, to China.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
THE EMPRESS DOWACER
FLEES TO HSIAN FU

London, Aug. 1S.-'pekin was re-
lieved on the night Of the 18th" This
message was received last evening at
the imperial customs Office in London
from commissioner OF customs in Che
foo II is the only official message that
has reached England in confirmation
of the earlier reports, Admiral Remey's
dispatch not having arrived in time
for publication in the London morn
ing papers.
Shanghai dispatches say that EN-
peror Kwang Su accompanied the EN-
press dowager to Hsian Flu much
against his will. Prince Tuan COM
manded the rear guard of the imperial
escort, of which Boxers formed 65 per
cent. It was expected that Gen. Tung
Fuh Slang would follow after the ar
rival of the allies. All the palace
treasures were sent to Hsian Flu.
The hearsay accounts of the method
Of entry into Pekin are contradictory,
some maintaining that there was Sc
vero fighting, and others that the en-
trance was not opposed.
New Chwang was again attacked on
Aug. 13, but the Russians repulsed p
600 Chinese, infiicting heavy loss, al
though they also suffered severely.
A special dispatch from Shanghai
says:
THE allies entered Pekin Aug. IS. It
is believed that Yuan Shi Kai's troops
have gone thence to Shen 81 to protect
the empress, who, according TO re-
I ports received by local officials, here,
with Tuan, the imperial household and
the bulk of the army and boxers, left
Pekin Aug Z, for Hsian Flu.
Extracts from a long dispatch de-
scribing the advance of the allied
( forces from Tien Tsin say Gen. Ma dis
appeared during the fighting at Yang
tsun, that the immediate advance on
/ Pekin was decided upon at council
of war in which 3S5 officers took part.
held at Yangtsun Aug. Z, and the adj
vance columns were drawn up in the
following order-Japanese. Russian,
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
RIVAL FISHERMEN ENGAGE in
A BLOODY PITCHED BATTLE
In Fatal Encounter the Tyler Islanders Drive the Tanger
Islanders to the Woods Two Men We're Killed
and Many Families Flee

yond measure, and last evening about
fifty men and women, all armed with
shotguns, crossed the waters of the sound
in oyster boats and landed on the south
ern part of the island.
The Tangier fishermen We're awaiting
their approach, and, though intrenched
behind sand dunes along the beach, so
CALLING fire was poured into their ranks
that they fled toward large forest on
the northern shore Of the island.
At this juncture the crew of the police
boat Pocomoke went to the rescue of the
Tangier fishermen, and the Tylerites
were forced TO take TO their boats. but
not until a large number of oyster boats
belonging TO the Tangier fishermen had
been set on FIRE.
The greatest excitement prevails. and
prominent families are leaving the is
lands.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Special to the Evening Journal

Dover, Aug. 1S.-Detective McVey
last night swore out warrant before
Justice Of the Peace Cooper for the ar
rest of Howard NJ. Wilkinson. 1t will
be necessary for McVey to obtain an
other warrant and 'requisition papers
in Georgia. He expects to bring VIII
klnson back before Sunday night
Dover, Aug 1S.-For the first time
since Mrs. Nellie Packard Wilkinson, re-
turned from Rehoboth, to find that her
husband had eloped with her sister, she
saw a reporter yesterday afternoon. Eff
forts have been made by several newspa-
per men TO obtain an interview, hut until
yesterday she refused all interviews. At
ter much persuasion she consented to see
a reporter for the Evening Journal for a
few minutes.
She however, would answer only one
question for publication. When asked If
Wilkinson returns and seek forgiveness.
will you forgive him and take him back
she replied. Il do not know. II depends
on what ! hear and what / learn of his
actions to be true"
HAS NOT LOST CONFIDENCE.
This was all she would say, but Mr..
Packard said: MY daughter has not al
together lost confidence in Howard yet.
She believes he has been true to her and
cannot convince herself that he has de-
serted her"
Since Wilkinson has been away he has
written one letter to his wife and in it he
tells her that he has left Dover forever,
but for her to take courage and be brave.
"As soon as | settle permanently will
send for YOU" he wrote. He also said
that he is trying to get Miss Packard a
position. Mrs. Wilkinson believes that
what her husband writes he means
Neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Packard. however,
put any faith in his promises. Although
they cannot understand why he wrote the
letter, neither Of them believes that he in
tends TO send for his wife. They think
that, if be did. she would go TO him
An effort is being made by K. Ii. Van
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
DIR. IlTTELL is SAFE
Women Workers Sent to Japan and
Saved FrOm Boxers

Word has Dsen received from CHINA
BY Bishop Coleman that the Rev. r.
Gardiner Littoll, D. d., and all Of the
Episcopal missionaries, both foreign
and native. in China, including his
son. the Rev. s. Harrington Littell, are
safe in Shanghai. The woman mis-
sionaries had been previously sent to
Japan. The Rev. T. Gardiner Littell
and his son both formerly lived here.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Special 10 the Evening journal.


Nanticoke, Md, Aug. Reports re-
ceived from Tangier Island state that n
bloody battle was waged between nine
fishermen Of Tyler and Tangier Islands
in Thursday night.
Two Tyler Island fishermen were killed
outright and several more dangerously
wounded. The Tangier fishermen's cas-
uaties are not known, but are believed
10 be large.
For years there has been a constant
dispute over a small sound separating the
islands. fishermen Of Tyler Island. Md,
and Tangier Island. Va, both claiming it.
Recently a small boy Of Tyler Island
was out grabbing on the sound, when he
was fred upon by the mate of a Tangier
Island police boat and killed.
This act infuriated the Tylerites be-
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
To study the Bible

While repairs are being made TO the
Y. NJ. C. A. building Sunday exercises
are being held ON the second floor. The
program for tomorrow includes Bible
study, led by George l.. Norris, and
the subject tomorrow will be 1.-The
Two Natures" The class meets at $3.50
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Pastor Accents Call

In a few days a special session Of the
Presbytery of New Castle will be call
ed to dissolve the pastoral relations or
the Rev. r. A. Davidson, who has ae-
cepted a call to become pastor Of Falls
Presbyterian Church, near Washing
ton.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
CIubhouse Used for Onioes

J. Edward Addicks. who recently
purchased the Wilmington Club, at No.
1905 King street, it is said will fit up
the building for offices of the Bay
State Gas Company. The Union Re
publican headquarters will be contin-
ued at Fifth and Shipley streets.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
ID.otb of CanrIos Vrantz

Charles Frantz. aged 10 years old, son
Of DR.. J. r. FIantz. formerly Of this
from appendicitis yesterday in Lancas-
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
stone for Gloucester streets

Three barges Of stone to be used on
the Gloucester. N. j.. streets were haul
ed from the Thatcher quarry yester-
day by the tug Frank Pidgeon. Jr.. be-
longing to the Delaware Granite and
Mining Company.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
DELAWARE is WARM
Near the Surface the Water is Al
most Tepid

Never in the recollection OF the old
est residents has the water in the Dela-
ware river beep so warm as II now is.
The water near the surface is almost
tepid and the whole body Of fluid in the
river Is so warm that the difference
between this and other years is most
noticeable. Water coming from the
spigots in the city water supply is also
warm, and one man complains that the
temperature of the water is so high
that he cannot take a cold water bath.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Dover Has a Democratic club

IN Dover ON Thursday evening the
Capital Democratic Club was perma-
nently organized for active work dur
ing the campaign,
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
HELD TWO INQUESTs
verdicts Given in the Groves Drown
ing Cases

ing Cases
Coroner Alfred d. Vandever last
night held inquests on the bodies Of
Miss Emma Groves and her niece
Alice Groves who We're drowned at
Riverside Park on Wednesday.
In the case Of the girl a verdict OF
accidental drowning was given. and in
the case Of Miss Groves the jury found
she came to her death by accidentally
drowning while trying to rescue her
niece. The jury also adopted a resolu-
tion commencing the bravery ~ Icssrh
Jchrscn. the boy who tried to sage
Miss Groves and her niece.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
To Hold Temperance Meeting

Mt. Pleasant Epworth League will
hold its quarterly temperance service
Tomorrow evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-23
GOVERNOR STONE PUZZLED.
Doubts Gobin's Eligibility to Com
mind stnte within.

HARRISBURG. Pa. July 22.-The eligi-
bility of Lieutenant Governor Goblin for
appointment as major general OF the Ma
tional Guard is now giving Governor Stone
concern Mai. Gen. George +. srowden's
commission expires on Wednesday and it
seems to be generally accepted that he
will not be reappoiuted, having already
served ten years at the head Of the di-
vision.
The selection Of his successor has mar
rowed 10 three officers. all brigadier gen
erals ]. =. S. Goblin, commander Of the
Third Brigade: John A. Wiley. commander
CT the Second Brigade, and Charles Mil
Ter. unassigned Miller recently retired
from the command of the Second Brigade,
alloaing General Wiley 20 be restored to
his old command. and It is current gossip
that he sill be given command Of the di-
vision.
There is evidently large sized doubt
in the mind OF Governor Stone as TO what
course to take. Goblin is the senior briga-
der general in command OF a brigade in
the Spa nish-American war. He was also
an of -er in the civil war. But he is now
Lieutenant Governor Of the State. and in
this lies the Governors apparent perplex-
ity. He is not clear as to whether the two
Offices Lieutenant Governor and major
general are compatible under the consti
tuition Article /, section 6. says:
mo Member OF Congress or person
holding any office under the United states
or this State shall exercise the Office Of
Governor or Lieutenant Governor"
Therein !ies the hitch. Could the Governor
see his way clear to appoint General
Goblin il is believed he would do so. with
out hesitation. He has been heard to say
that he would like TO appoint Goblin for
personal and military considerations. but
he hesitates on the score of eligibility. He
is said to have serious doubts as to the
prOpricty OF such an appointment under
the circumstances. As Lieutenant Gov
ernor General Goblin is President Ct the
Senate and member re the board Of
pardUns. and it is not lear to the Gov
ernor that there might not arise in the
event Of the appointment OF the Lieuten-
ant Governor to the National Guard some
such complications as would be embar-
RAISING to say the least.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-23
AKIN TO PEKIN mAssAoREs.
Parallels to the Atrocities Now Pre-
milling in Chinn.

(From the Philadelphia North AucTicln)
Modern history records at least two par
aliels to the Pekjn massacre OF Miaiste S
OF foreign Government. Compared with the
terrible tragedy in China, however, tn v
appear quite ius.gn.fc ut Both happeald
in AfghanistaD, q country Of uEc.yil.zei
fighting men.
II Was ar IAabul that. in 1891, sir william
HiacE-ghJen and Sir Alexander 3urnes, o.
England. We're treaeHasou =Iy slain.
It was at Kabul, too thi.ty-eisht yea S
! later hat the last instance occurred of the
murder OF an accredited ggeut of British
interests. This was ia 1879. when the
British Resident, Sir Louis CavagnaEi, II
a victim to the fury OF the Afghan sold cry
and pogulace.
The first massacre, in 1871 followed close
upon the heels OF the first occupation OF
Kahul by a British force. The internal
troubles OF Afghanistan had become q men
ace to Englands Indian interests and in
January, 1889. an army of y Geo men, under
Lieut. Gen. Sir John KeaTe. ed Kabul.
and established Macuaghten and BurHes
there with body Of Anglo-Indian troops
under General Elphinstone.
But only in appearance had order been
restored. In November. 1871. an insurrec-
lion broke out and Macnaghten. Burnes,
and the Iatter's brother We're massacred
with many British officers. The Anglo-In-
dian army was nominally allowed to re-
tire to India but without escort or pro-
visions. and. harassod on all sides by the
tribes Of the district, they suffered so terri
bly, that actually out Of 1850 men only
one escaped.
Retr!bution came in September. 1872
when General Pollock. having routed and
severely punished the Afbhaus, rescued the
British officers and ladies' who had sur
rendered, and brought ,.,m safely back to
India.
For long time after this Kabul was
ur9ccupied by Europeans. but in May
1879. under a treaty between the British
Government and the Ameer. a British rep
rescntatiye was again established at Ka-
bUl.
Only four months later the Ameer's
troops revolted, and attacked the British
residency. The Resident, Sir Louis Cavag
mari. with-his staff and almost the whole
OF Cheir Indian guard, were cut To pieces
after desperate resistance.
Again a punitive force was sent out
This time it was Lord Roberts-then Sir
Frederick-who undertook the work, and
with an army of 6,010 men he defeated the
Afghans and took possession OF Kabul On
October -, 1879.
1t WAS in the following year. in a con-
tinuatio1 of the same campaign, that Lord
Roberts made his famous march to Kan
dahar. leaving Kabu on august 9 and
reaching Kandahar on the 3lst OF the same
north