davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
FACE
TERRIBLE TASK.
Relief Columns Road to Pekin Beset by Almost
InsurmOuntable Obstacles-HOrde of
Armed and Hostile Chinese.

With the railways destroyed, the roads
utterly inadequate, bridges removed. many
swamps. the river blocked, fords necessary
at many places and n dense hostile popu-
lation to confront them, the advance of the
be an immensely difficult undertaking, even
without counting largely on the resistance
offered by Chinese troops and Boxers
The details as to the plan of campaign
have not been allowed to become public,
and even the exact route taken by the in
vading army, its size and its composition
are still matters largely of speculation. ex-
cept for the secret information of the Gov
ernments represented in the movement
Not only have the invaders to march
through a practically roadless country, nor
mally flooded by the rains of this month
and with the usual inundations increased
by the breaking of the dikes on the Pei Ho
River for that purpose. but they must, above
all. maintain their line of communication
with Tfen-Tsin, through which their SUD-
plies are derived, against an enemy with a
supply of soldiers vast in numbers. what
ever may be thought Of their efficiency as
fighting machines
Added to all these difficulties is the hardly
less serious one found in the miscellaneous
character of the force. in which there must
he friction. making it far less valua BILE than
would be the homogeneous army of one ma
tion acting under single strong command
Men who know China we'll say that all
though the language of the country has no
word for patriotism. racial fidelity Is won-
derfully strong among its people and that
II Will be far more difficult to obtain in
formation OF the country and the enemy's
movements than 1t would be were the in
vaders dealing with Caucasians
One OF the minor difficulties of the army's
diversity of race and command Is the ne
cesity which it involves for individual food
and ammunition supplies. This. in the case
of the British Indian contingent. will be ag-
gravated by the presence of men who re-
quire different kinds of food, according to
caste belief of each division.
Admiral Dewey. discussing the opera tions
in China recently, said
THE roads in China are very much like
those in Luzon. Before the railroads con-
nccting Tien-Tsin and Pekin was built
Pekin were conveyed in carts over narrow
roads to their destination
OF the Chinese as fighters. ne said:
Il did not think much of them when I
was in the East. but it may he that they
consider they are fighting for their homes
and will vigorously oppose the allied
forces
Colonel Shigneta. the military attache OF
the japanese Legation in Vienna who is
thoroughly familiar with the country.
speaks of the region to be traversed between
Tien-Tsin and Pekin including a dense
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05

growth OF Indian corn. in a country with M
fit roads. and with many rivers to ford the
bridges having probably been removed nv
the Boxers.
For its water supply. in the complete alb
sence of wells, the allies will be wholly de-
pendent upon the Pei-Ho River. Its water
Is turgid and yellow, but Is almost instanta-
ne0usly cleared by the immersion of piece
of alum, which at once precipitates the mat
ter in suspension.
Above Tien-Tsin the Pei-Ho is navisable
for only very light-draught vessels, and its
windilgs are SO many and so sharp that
hawsers are required to enable craft Of anv
length to round many of it's more acute
bends.
1t is believed that, notwithstanding tho
distractions placed in the river by the Chi
nese, the invaders will make some use of IL
for transportation. a considerable number
or specially-constructed junks and other
boats being available at Taku and Tien.
Tsin
Areas of ground suitable for camping a
large force will be found very rare. even
the comparatively small Anglo-French force
or some 1900 men. in 1850. having found 1t
necessary to advance in detachments tn
overcome this difficulty
Water transport was largely used nv that
force and flotilla of junks was sent up tn
Ho 81 WI. forty miles above Tien-Tsin
where depot of supplies was established
While there is encouragement for the suc-
cess of the present enterprise in the ab
sence of formidable resistance, the allies
In 1850 required nearly a month for thei.
Journey. having started from Tien-Tsin on
september and reaching the capital on
october 6. 1t must be remembered more
over that the military resources of China
to-day are far greater than they were then:
that tne people as whole are now more
seriously infiamed: that the difficulties of
the expedition are increased in several re-
spects by its greater size. and that the re-
suit of a reverse would be so terrific thar
whenever possible risks must be avoided
Ihls season. too. Is almost the worst tina.
could have been chosen. the rainfall at this
time OF the year not infrequently amount
ing TO ten or more inches day The period
OF rain is generally over before the end OF
August. however. and with Septen,b.-
comes change to very cold nights. in
creasfng as the year ages. until In winner
it Is no uncommon occurrence for deaths
to result from frost in the streets Of rru,g,
Chow.
Fevers are said to prevail in the district
to be covered. as we'll as opthalmia and
cutaneous disorders. but the European
forces in 1860 had good health during the,r
campaign.
After Tung-Chow has been reached tie
difhcultiss OF the remaining twelve miles or
so will be greatly diminished by a granite
paved road to Pekin, which, although filled
with ruts and in bad condition is incom-
parably superior to the other tracks and
is never flooded.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
The Republic Bureau.


Washington. Aug. 4.-Particulars of the
horrible mas re of some of the members
of the Franciscan Order by Boxers and
Chinese soldiers have been received at the
Franciscan monastery near this city.
Those put to death We're 4 veuera bic
Bishop and his three assistants. together
with about TOO native Christians. The out
rage occurred at the City of HUMAN July
4. The chief preiate killed was Anthony
Fantosati. Bishop of Antren and Vicar
Apostolic of Human.
The letter which brought the horrifylng
news WAS from a high official of the Fran
ciscan order in Rome. 1t was stated that.
for some time previous to the murders,
Bishop Fantosati had been fearing an at
tack upon his Cathedral by the Boxers. He
therefore appealed TO the Chinese Govern
ment for protection. and they sent 6,O SOL
diers ostensibly for the purpose of pro-
tecting him and those under his charge.
The Bishop and his assistants We're SO
pleased at this action of the Government
that they arranged to have a great cee-
bration on the day referred to and due
notice of the programme was given. Ac-
cordingly the Cathedral was crowded, about
one-half of the audience being women.
I.
Al given signal. the troops who had be-
come fraternized with the Boxers. surround
ed the sacred editice and closed all the
means of exit Next tn
Bishop and. after torturing him in hor-
rible manner. decapitated him. They also
cut out his liver and heart. the letter states
and actually devoured them. His head was
placed on Il pole as a trophy in front or
the ticeroy's palace.
of the RiShon'a assistants rbo woc
killed was a young man who graduated
from theological seminary last summer
and was only recently ordained to the min
istry.
The Bishop and his assistants having been
disposed of, the attention of the villains
was directed to the assembled company,
which was composed mainly of native
Christians.
The letter says that the women were out
ragged and the building set on fire, and that
not single person escaped with his OF her
lie. those not burned to death being killed
by their assailants with the sword as they
attempted to flee from the burning building.
The writer of the letter SAYS that he is
afraid that what Is above recited is only the
beginning of the troubles and prosecutions
which await the missionaries and native
Christians
The letter goes on to state that before
the death Of Bishop Fantascti there wer,.
nine Franciscan Bishops in China. These
had under them l24 friars and the total
number of converts was 103, $50 out of n non
uiation of 100000. while the Bishop of
Hu-En reported 500 converts out of n
population of 10.OO0O00
In the nine Franciscan vicariates or di-
occses in China there We're when the le,-
ter was written a couple of weeks ago. sew
eral hundred churches and missionary sta
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
STIRRING INCIDENTS OF
THE SIEGE OF TIEN-TSIN.
British Niddys Daring Work Upset Chinese Pans-Military
School Stoutly Defended by Students.

San Francisco. Aug. According to ia
panese papers. refugees arriving at Kobe.
Japan. from Tien-Tsin give interesting de-
tails of incidents occurring there between
June 10. when the Boxers first appeared. and
June %. when the allies entered the CITY,
The most determined fighting of the siege
was at the military school. which was cap-
tured by Major I4uka, with two OF three
hundred marines.
a stout defense was made. but inside of
half an hour the allied troops had climbed
the walls and forced the gate. the military
students retiring to a large room upstairs,
from which they maintained a CALLING fire.
Refusing to surrender. some sixty or seven
ty barricaded themselves in and made
last stand there; and when an English blue
jacket battered in the door with an ak they
fashion before the attacking force got in
and bayonetted the whole lot. The place
was set on fire before the allied force with
drew and burned for an hour or two, amid
constant explosions of cartridges.
Among the casualties in the settlements
were two deaths In the household of Tong.
Director of Railways. This well-known
Chinese officials wife and daughter sought
safety in the residence of Chang Fee Now.
the Director of Mines and Railways. This
house was hit five times by shells from
the fort. and ore shell exploded near Mrs.
Tong, carrying away both the unfortunte
lady's legs. Her daughter also was killed
the same day.
\ Volunteers Ride.
On June 20 the authorities decided to send
a messenger to Taku for help For this
perilious undertaking Mr.. Watts (of the
Tien-Tsin Nolunteers). volunteered. He set
out. accompanied by three Cessacks. After
a hard. exciting ride. during which they
were frequently pursued, the party arrived
safely at Taku. having taken twelve hours
to cover the distance-twenty-eight or
thirty miles by road. On this date it was
found that the ammunition was getting
scarce. and orders were given to reply
charity to the evenings fire. June q.
Six junks were sighted floating down the
river evidently with the intention of form
ing a bridge for Chinese soldiers to cross.
Fire was opened on them as they ap-
preached and the occupants driven below.
and as they came nearer a young British
MILDLY got on board two possibly three. Of
the craft and set fire to them. That at
tempt of the enemy failed. therefore
Heavy firing went on all day long from
the fort. and musketry fire from across the
river. The French concession, which was
exposed on three sides, suffered terribly
and the Secretary of the French Municipal
Council was killed. He was speaking to a
French officer when shell fell and explod-
ed, killing two or three persons.
Two Arrests Made.
A good deal Of stir was caused the next
day by the arrest of two influential Chinese,
Chang vi Now and Tong. suspected Of COM
paunicating with the Chinese troops outside
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
CHINESE CONSUL MENACED.
Yang Wal Pin at Honolulu Forms
Guard to Protect Him.

Honolulu July %. via San Francisco. Aug.
4.-The news form China has greatly stirred
the Chinese here. Yesterday Yang Wal
Pin, the Chinese Consul. made an appeal to
the Government for personal protection,
saying that he had received anonymous let
tiers threatening his life. He accuses the
Bow Wong wui. or Chinese Reform Society.
of having made the threats. The Bow
Wongs are the element opposed to the En-
press Dowager and desirous of having a
liberal pro-foreign policy in the Empire.
They formed their societies here under the
leadership of Leung Chi Tso, the exiled re-
former and the Consul here sent to China
the names of those who became members.
As a result the relatives of the Honolulu
Bow WongS were cast into prison in China.
and feeling against the Consul runs high.
One of the letters that frightened Yang Wal
Pin referred to his action in sending the
names of Bow Wongs to the Imperial Gov
errment and told him that he would be
killed for doing SO.
The Consul and Vice Consul Goo Tim
have made purchases of weapons, organized
a guard at the Chinese Legation and Sc
cured the protection of the Honolulu police.
Two officers are kept constantly at the le-
cation.
Yang Wal Pin made no official celebration
of the birthday of the Emperor of China this
year, hut the Bow Wongs got up celebra-
ton of their own. The Consul gave as
reason for not holding the usual celebra-
ton that he had been instructed not to
have any by Minister WI at Washington.
II has been his custom to hold a large re-
ception at the consulate.
German residents of Honolulu through
Consul ]. F. Hackfeldt have offered go
men for the Chinese war, the movement
having been started as soon as news came
of the murder of the German Minister at
Pekin. Other nationalties are taking the
same steps Honolulu has over thousand
men who want to go to China and fight
The offer of their services goes by the
steamer Pekin to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
BRlTAIN'S new WAR LOAN.
Eager Bidding by Americans Ow.
ing to High Interest.

New York. Aug. $50 great was the de-
mand for the new British war loan that
before II O'Clock this morning one of the
United states agents announced that sub
scriptions already received would no doubt
Another of the banking houses named In,
Yesterdays Bank of England circular an
nounceo Itself ready to take all the bonds
If there was any likelihood of such a prop
ositfcn being entertained abroad. To-day.s
subscriptions came from insurance com
panies. corporations. and private holders
anxious to exchange United States f;overn
msnt bonds for the new issue on account
OF the higher interest rate on .he English
loan.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
TO-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Discount rates were to per cent on
call and time loans. Clearances. $S.922, 100:
balances s3s7. $50. New York exchange. l0c
discount bid, par asked: Louisville, 25c dis
count bid, par asked; Chicago, l0c discount
hid, par asked: Cincinnati, 25c discount bid,
par asked; New Orleans. 25c discount bid.
par asked.
The local wheat market closed lower at
7llpc n. Aug. 7lApisc b. Sept, 74ssqkc "A.
Dec Corn closed steady at SIC n. Aug.
3sasc b. Sept. &c Dec. Oats closed at 2ei2c
Aug. 2lSsc Sept.
The local market for standard mess pork
closed quiet at sl2.15. Prime steam lard
closed steady at 6.I5c.
The local market for spot cotton closed
quiet and lower.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
RAILROADS.

Passenger travel from Texas is on the
increase this summer.
The Peoria, Decatur and Mattoon was in
corporated. with capital of s4.5O0.OOO.
The Illinois Central will increase the sala-
ries of trainmasrefs and dispatchers 10 per
cent.
The heavy corn crop of Nebraska will
rebound to the interests of the Chicago
Burlington and Quincy.
W. II. Gleason has been appointed con-
tractins agent of the Cotton Belt, with
headquarters at Houston. Tex
A tabulated list has been prepared of all
the railroads in the United States and Can
ada having over 1000 miles of tracks
The Southwestern Passenger Bureau is
endeavoring to effect some changes in the
method of transmitting prepaid orders.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
SPORTING.

Heavy hitting by ST. Louis star sluggers
beat New York.
William L. Cassidy. prominent local
turfman. is seriously i'll at his home 1905
Olive street.
Winners at the Fair Grounds: Fly Fire
Quick Range. Branch. Tom Collins. George
Arnold, Bohui and Lee King
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

BOYS AND GIRLS wANTED-Fifty boys and
girls to work on shop coats by hand and ma
chine: good nay while learning 26ls Cass
CARRIAGE BLACKSMITH WANTED - One
Carriage blacksmith. 2l25 n. Ninth st.
FlNNEY Ave, sseS-Nice front room for lady
or gentleman, employed: with or without boa.S.
strictly private family: modern conveniences
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
HUMBERT's FUNERAL.
Services Over the Dead King Next
Thursday at Rome.

Rome. Aug. 4.-The date of King Hum
bert's funeral has been definitely fixed for
Thursday next, August g.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
NOT WELL GUARDED.

Charged That Carelessness Permit
ted the Murder.
Milan, Aug. 4.-Signor Astenyo. backed by
public opinion. intends to interpellate the
Government. claiming that insufficient care
was taken to protect the late King Hum
bert.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
Mr.. sPRAGUE SAYS

Notice the linen at the Delicatessen Lunch
Rooms. It's snow-white and good quality.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Tornado damaged crops and property near
Grand Forks y. d.
Whites in Georgia plan a constitutional
convention to restrict the negro vote.
Lloyd J. Smith. former manager of the
Chicago Elevator Company. indicted for
fraud.
1t appears that Yates has abandoned Tan
nsr for Cullom. The Governors machine is
trying TO force him back into line.
Doctor Dillon S. More of Northwood Ia.
ended his life because he could not relieve
bis wife. who is slowly dying of cancer
A family feud led to a fierce battle be-
tween the Harris and Dooley families at a
Dol Run. Mo. picnic. Two men We're killed
and five persons wounded.
Right Reverend James \. McFaul Bishop
OF Trenton. y. J.. asserts that the Catholic
Church has been Disseminated against in
Cuba and the Philippines.
Henry Gray was caught in balloon net
ting at Pana ILL.,. yesterday and carried
2coo feet in the air. He chung to the netting
until the balloon came down.
The prosecution in the Powers case gives
out a confession which II obtained from
houtsey. 1t is very sensational. Youtsey
says that he had money 10 be paid for Coo
bel's assassination. He duplicates Taylor in
the plot
The Democratic nominee for President has
completed the revision of his speech of
acceptance and is ready to start on the
trip 10 Indianapolis next Monday morning
He Eill be accompanied by his wife and
son. William Jr
Adiai E. Stevenson. Democratic nominee
for Vice President was given a hearty re-
ceptton on his return to his home at Bloom
ington. ILL.,. yesterday. Mr.. Stevenson made
a lengthy speech to his fellow-townsmen in
reply 10 an address of welcome.
The organization of an antitrust league
by the commercial travellers and hotei-
keepers of the United States Is proceeding
with phenomenal rapdty. and already CO.
~1 members have been enrolled. 1t IS ex-
pected that the league will cast 100000
votes for Bryan IN the November election.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
FOREIGN.

On August l a big battle was imminent
near Tien-Tsin. The 10000 allies Were fac
ing 10000 Boxers eight miles from the CITY.
China has rejected the utimatum of the
United States that the Powers be placed
in communication with the ministers in
Pekin.
The Chinese have cut the canal and
flooded the country between Tien-Tsin and
Pekin in an effort to prevent the advance
of the allies
Senator Morgan says that if he was run
ming the country he would call Congress
In extra session and enlist 10000 volunteers
Tor the work before us in China
1t is understood that only the United
States japanese and British troops are
participating in the advance on Pekin, the
Russians and French having declined to
support them
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05

General Dorward, who commanded the
British and American contingents at the
battle of Tien-Tsin. blames himself for a
mistake that he made in placing our Ninth
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
Weak Nerves
Hoods SarsapariIIa

cathartic 70 Aris with Hood. sarsaoarala.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-05
PERSONAL MENTsON.

C. Kirchell of St. Louis is 9 guest of the Hotel Adams II. D. Knight of S. Louis is a guest of th Commercial hotel
 A. B. Sutter of Kirkland registered at the Commercial yesterday.
 James T. Gray of New Orleans is a guest of the Commercial hotel
 AIr. and Mrs. P. A. Fowler of Glen daIs are registered at the Adams.
 H. Arnold of Los Angeles registered at the Commercial hotel yesterday.
 Sam Y. BarkIey of Tucson was in the city yesterday, guest If the Com mercial. -i
 Carl Hayden. G. Cave and Charles Woolf of Tempe were Phoenix visitors vest rGay.
 w. A. Kim5aU. \. C. Mcqueen and J. T. Vance and wife f Mesa were vis- itors in Phoenix yesterday.
 Among the guests of the Hotel Ad- ans from Mesa City are II. L. Chand-
Arizona republican., 1900-09-05
Phoenix is i the Best
 ' own in
 America i

Considering it's age, it's population and what it has accomplished. Our people going away each year to all parts of tne country always come back with this verdict. There has been no boom, no buster in it's building up. But it's growth from a few adobe houses in barren waste to a city of 12O0O inhab- iants. with fine schools and churches, electric lights and street cars in the midst of a valley made rich and yer danJ by irrigation, has been steady and sure. To the newcomer we want to say, you have made no mistake in com ing to Phoenix, whether for health or for business reasons. And to the one returning af,er the summers outing We would ask, Don't you think Phoenix is pretty good place, after all? Of course, all of you will need many things in the house furnishing and hardware line and We f=el sure you will not regret patronizing us with our low price spot cash system. Whether you buy or not. We ask you to call on us often and look ,ur line over. It will surely pay you. Mail orders prompdy filled.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-05
Wholesale and Retail.

Ter. J. G. Petersen. J. D. Loper. W. k. B wen and J. Holdren.
 Charles N. Robinson of Hartford registered at the Hotel Adams yestsr- day.
 Mrs. c. E. O'Brien and child of Los Angeles are registered at the Hotel Adams.
 Mir. Johnson and Miss Johnson of Port Huron are gusts of the Fotel Adams.
 Mr. and Mrs \. Diamond have re- turned from a two months visit to the coast resorts.
 F. NJ. Doris and family have re- turned from d two months camping trip in the vicinity of Flagstaff.
 |. Diamond will leave tonight for san Francisco to purchase goods for the Boston store. He will visit the eastern markets before returning to Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-05
Dugan
 X HudSOn'S
 : s4

Swell line of Shoes for Boys, Misses and Children have ar rived. You will never see a more beautiful line of shoes
 for the young folks than we now have. Misses fine Black
 Shoes. Childlen's Black, Tan, Red Lace and Cult Shoes. Infants Black and Red CGcks. Infants Black, Tan, White and Red Ankle Ties. Boys and Youths full stock Calf Welt Shoes,
Arizona republican., 1900-09-05
GIRL JUMPS FROM MOVING CAR.
Eaglr to Speak to Her Neither and
 Didn't Ask Conductor to Stop.

t7ITV0N ID
 Didn't Ask Conductor to Stop.
 Montclair, \. J. Sept. 4.-Jennie Tate. 19 years old, was on her way home from Newarl, on a trolley ear last night when she saw her mother d rather a high rate of speed. but the girl was so eager to speak l. her mother that she jumped off without asking the conductor to stop. She fell In the road and when picked up was unconscious. She was taken to the Mountainsid= hospital and had not re- covered consciousness at a late hour last night. Her conditi n is serious.