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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-09

At this point delegate proposed that
the convention pray over the matter
Chairman Marsh: "A prayer is always
in order. Will DR.. Willingham lead u.s.?
Hardly had DR.. Willingham concluded
his prayer before a number of delegates
were on their feet addressing the chair
DIR. Barron was recognized. He said.
II want to explain my motion to re
consider I made it because there seemed
to be desire to bring in some sort Of
compromise motion. l still believe it is
best to put this matter entirely out of
the convention.
MR. BRoUGHToN's STATEMENT.
Mr.. N. B. Broughton was next recog-
nlzed. He wanted to speak. he said, for
the owners Of the Recorder He told how
Edwards & Broughton first came to ac-
Quire an interest in the paper, how later
DR. c. r. Bailey bought ? third of it and
nnaIly all Of it, WITH greement that
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comparatively small garrison at Tien
Tsln at point, under the protection Of
naval guns would relieve much of the
anxiety. 1t is felt here that a retreat of
the troops is liable to set afame the
provinces at present quiescent.
Advioes from Shanghai today say that
there is continuous fighting at Tien Tsin,
while the German consul at Che Foo tele-
graphs toBerlin confirming the reports of
the renewal of hostilities He says the
foreign settlement Of Tien Tsin is again
surrounded and is being bombarded and
that the women and children are to be re-
moved. He adds that the Chinese troops
have again advanced against the railroad
and that the bridges have been destroyed,
but that communication by water with
Taku is maintained.
The consul confirms the reports that the
mission buildings at Mukden have been
burned and that many native Christians
have been killed.
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EXPRESSES EDICTS.
Says Any Attempt To Suppress People
Would BE Dangerous.

Berlin, July A despatch from Can
ton dated July 3, gives the gist of two
edicts of the Dowager Empress dealing
with the Boxers, the attack Of the foreign
powers on China and the latter position
The edicts declare that reconciliation
with the Christians, against whom the
whole nation, including the princes, mill
tary officials, literati and mobiles were
united and now are stamping them out
is quite impossible. 1t is asserted that
the powers began the fight by the attack
on Taku, thereby enhancing the bitter
feeling against all foreigners, saying that
any attempt to suppress the people would
be dangerous and adding: Therefore it
seems expedient at present to utilize the
anti-foreign movement One edict AYERS
that the wagerEmpress is ready to pro-
tect the threatened legations at Pekin.
But it remains to be seen, says the
Dowager, whether the foreigners or
Chinese are the stronger. In any case
all the. governors should Immediately en-
roll troops for the defense of their dis
tricts as they will be held responsible for
the loss of territory"
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DESPERATE FIGHTING.
Tremendous Odds Met BY Admiral
Symour's Column.

Symour's Column.
London, July A Tien Tsin despatch
dated Tuesday, June 26, gives a few
interesting details illustrating the
tremendous odds against which the
Americans, British and Germans under
Vice Admiral Seymour had to contend.
The officers pay high tribute to the
spendid work done during the continuous
fighting under the intense heat of the
trying climate The American patrol,
June 18, was almost cut off by $50 Boxers
but they succeeded in driving them off,
killing or Wounding many.
The following day the enemy made a
desperate attempt to rush the headauar-
tiers train at Lang fang. The Boxers
advanced with fanatical courage to with
in 30 yards of the locomotive in the face
of terrific rifle and magazine fire, but
were repulsed with the loss Of about 200
killed and hundreds of wounded,
The same afternoon the Boxers at
tempted to recapture Loafa which was
garrisoned by 60 blue jackets commanded
by Lieut.. Columb The Boxers used four
iron guns, firing pieces of old iron and
were repuIsed with the loss of so killed
Two of the guns were captured. Lieut.
CoIumb was wounded. These various as
saults show organized and simultaneous
attacks along the whole line of Admiral
Seymour communications. The imperi-
al troops seemed to have first joined the
Boxers June IS, when the international
forces were moving out of Lang-fang to
repel an attack. The supposed Boxers
were discovered to be force of 5000 men
mostly Gen. Yung Flu Slams imperial
troops. After two hours severe fighting
the Chinese bolted leaving four or five
hun 1red dead.
When the international forces attacked
the arsenal five miles above Tien Tsin
June %, the American and British ma
rines carried the Chinese intrenchments
at the point of the bayonet In magnificent
style, splendidly supported by the Ger
mans who crossed the river lower down
and captured guns which they promptly
turned on the flying enemy. The arsenal
was found to be extremely well equipped
with all imaginable war stores, including
Krupps and Maxims, thousands of
modern rifles and tons of ammunition
and small arms.
The Chinese tenacity was evidenced in
their attempt during the afternoon to re-
capture the arsenal but they were re-
pulsed after two hours desperate fighting
1t was then that Commander Buchholtz
of the Kaiserine Augusta was killed. The
rest of the despatch is practically repiti-
ton of Vice Admiral Seymour's diary as
cabled to the Associated P ress June 80.
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NOT- FOREIGNER AWE.
The Latest Ghastly Report From
ShRnghai

London, July 4, 1852 p. m.-"Not a
single foreigner is now alive in Pekin, .
is the latest Chinese report which has
reached Shanghai.
Earlier reports from the same sources
describe the condition of the British lega-
ton as something awful. 1t is sal 4 that
the rooms Of the legation were filled with
sick or wounded, the killed lying un-
buried in heaps. 1t is believed by many
that many members and officials Of the
Tsun Ii Yamen persisted when the Ger
man guard, maddened by the murder of
Baron Won Ketteler, the German minis
ter, set fire to the building. That the
foreigners of the Chinese capital have
been abandoned to their fate seems no
longer open to dou bt in the light of the
message received by the Associated Press
from Iaku this morning announcing the
decision of the admirals regarding the
hopelessness of further attempts to relieve
Pekin under the circumstances. The same
message seems to foreshadow the evacua-
ton Of Iien Tsin by the international
forces, pending the arrival of a fully
equipped army and while the arrival of a
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NOT FORCE ENOUGH.
The Allies VIII Hardly Be Able to Hold
Tien Tsin.

London, July 4-12 As p. ma de-
spatch from Taku dated Saturday, June
80, and Che Foo, tuesday, July g. says
that the British and Russian admirals
at council of war held on June 30, de-
cided that 1t was impossible to attempt to
relieve Pekin without greatly Increased
forces. They also concluded that it
would be possible to hold Tien Tsin, but
in the event of this not proving feasible,
they will endeavor to retain possession
of Haiku. One hundred and forty thou
sand imperial troops are stationed be-
tween Pekin and Tien Tsin, while the
total Of the allied forces which can be
concentrated at the presently barely num-
Der 100000
1t is reported that Gen. Mich ST Chang
is advancing for an attack on Tien Tsin
with co. 600 troops.
Another report has been received at
Taku to the effect that the German
guards rescued the body of Baron Won
Ketteler, the late German minister to
China, after he was murdered by the
Uhinese.
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and many Chinese killed. The river is
practically clear from Taku to Tien Tsin,
with the exception of few sunken tow
boats and lighters.
In the second attack on the east arsenal
on June 81, the Russians were required
to retire for re1nforcements. A force of
British, one company of Germans and
80 Americans then engaged the enemy,
who, with four guns, made determined
resistance until the whole allied force
supported the artillery. The allies adj
yanced and stormed the west end of the
arsenal. Fifty Chinese were killed and
the remainder retired. Lack of cavalry
prevented the capture of the whole force.
AS soon as the allies had occupied the
arsenal 1900 imperial troops made flank
attack from the city. The British~and
Russian guns drove them back. The
British casualties number five killed and
81 wounded. The Americans had only
one wounded, the Germans two killed
and five wounded. while the Russians lost
IL killed and wounded.
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Advance to Pekin Would
Be Suicide.
Admiral Seymour Wounded by
NharpshOOters.

London, July 5, 2. 80 a. m.-The com
manders Of the allies inTien Tsin informs
the correspondents that it would b.
suicide to attempt to reach Pekin with
the troops now available, in the face O.
the colossal force OF imperial troops and
Boxers occupying the country between
Tien Tsin and Pekin.
So far from taking the offensive the
$4,000 international troops at Tien Tsir
and the 5000 others at Taku and interme-
date points can hardly keep up commu-
nications fighting necessarily with over
whelning numbers, using far more
numerous artillery pieces than the allies
This telegram has been received:
Shanghai, July 4, lilo a. IN .-via Che
Foo.-Tien Tsin city fell between and
8 O'Clock on the morning of June 80.
1t is understood that the Shanghai des-
patch referred to the native city Of Tien
Tsin, from which the Chinese have been
bombarding the foreign quarters, and the
despatch is taken to mean that the allies
are more than holding their own. Other
advices received by way OF Shanghai aver
that the Chinese losses around Tien Tsin
are between 1000 and 5000 according tC
the official estimates.
The correspondent of the Express at
Che Foo, telegraphing Wednesday says
Admiral Seymour was wounded while
sitting in the house at Tien Tsin by
Chinese sharfshooters.
Official news received at Che Foo shows
that the Chinese have been guilty of hor-
rible cruelty toward the wounded and
captured, subjecting them to what is
known as the Ling Che, or the slicing
process. Undsr this hideous rite the
bodies of the fallen have been mutiIated.
The Russians ara retaliating by the
wholesale shooting of natives. The situa-
tion according to the Express correspond
ent shows signs of drifting into barbar-
ism and savagery.
Revolving stories are told of barbarities
practiced upon Japanese and European
prisoners captured on the way to Pekin,
though it is not known that Admiral
Seymour lost any prisoners.
The Chinese troops marching toward
Tien Tsin, the chinese say, left behind
them trails of rapine, fire and blood
Native women were ravished and children
were cut in two.
Direct tidings from Pekin end with the
despatch send by Sir Robert Hart on
June 20.
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FROM ADMIRAL SEYMOUR.

London, July $3.50 p. m.-The admi-
rally has received a despatch from Vice
Admiral Seymour, dated Tien Tsin, Sat-
urday, June so:
After repeating the news from Pekin of
June "a, of the destruction of all the
legations, except the British, French,
German and part of the Russian, he adds
'The Europeans have gathered in the
British legation. They have provisions,
but ammunition is scarce. One gate of
the city, near the legation, is held by the
Europeans, with guns captured from the
Chinese. Five of the marine guard have
been killed and an officer wounded.
SHILLING BRITISH LEGATION.
Shanghai, July 4.--Another message
from Sir Robert Hart, the inspector gen
eral of customs, dated Pekin, Monday,
June %, reiterates that the situation was
then desperate and that the Chinese
troops were Smelling the British legation,
where all the members of the diplomatic
body had congregated.
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WAR WITH FOREIGNERS.
Imperial Decree Sent by Courier to PaO
Ting Flu.

Imperial Decree Sent by Courier to PaO
Ting Flu.
New York, July "A despatch to the
Herald from Shanghai, July 2, says:
The following Imperial decree, dated
Pekin, June %, has been sent by courier
to Pao Ting Flu, and thence telegraphed
broadcast: I'VE are now warning with
the foreigners. Boxers, patriots and
people. combined with the government
troops, have been repeatedly victorious
in battles with our foreign enemies. We
have already sent Imperial commission
ers to transmit the Imperial praise and
celebrations to repeat these successes.
There must be meu of similar patriot
ism and bravery in all the provinces of
the empire. We, therefore, command
all viceroys and governors to enlist such
and organize them into troops.
LET this decree be sent to all the high
officials in the empire at the rate of 200
miles per day."
High Chinese officials here stated to-
day that they had received a message
from Pelzin saying that "a hours would
decide the fate of the remaining foreign
legations.
Severe fighting continues around Tien
Tsin. Admiral Seymour is reported to
have been wounded in pitched battle.
Reports from the surrounding country
show that proclamations urging the mas
sacre of foreigners and native Christians
have been posted on the walls of mis-
siOus
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DESTROYED CITY AND PORT
a'he River Is Clear From TaIsu to Tien
Tsfn,

London, July 4-1O25 a. m.-Taku,
June 20, and Shanghai, July 8.-A recon-
motoring party under Lieut. Commander
Keyes of the torp do Fine, cap .ured
and destroyed the new city and the port
10 miles from Taku on June 28. lhele
was little or no opposition. Two blue
Jackets were injured by an explosion
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ID EAL ESTATE FOR SALE AT SOUTH
h PORTLAND-There never was a tins
when such trades could be bought In South
Portland real estate as at present. VIII sell
houses with good lots IN good neigh bOrh0Ods
with most modern improvements at lprccs Tar
below anything ever offered before. House High
street 1920; house. Shawn ut street, $1,000
house. Front street. $1,000; house. Parker Lane
$50; lot ofland, Broadway, 500; lot at Cashs
Corner. 10Ox400 IT,, $50. also have some OF
the most desirable building lots al South Port
land. the prices ranging from 500 TO 5000. an 10
best part Of village where property IS improY.
ing IN value each year. ANY person wishing to
buy building lot can pay one dollar per week
If desired. This Is a rare opportunity for one
iShlng 10 secure lot that viii lcro8se ia
value each year. The undersigned Will II de-
sired. give The names If parties who have with
in the last dozen years made from one to two
hundred dollars IN one year on lois that cost bul
little above one hundred dollars. The public
must remember that in buying lots at South
Portland II is not like going out of town where
some SPECTATOR has bought up q farm and
divided the same into building lots ut q point
removed from stores. post ONCE, church. neigh
bOrs sidewalk. sewers and many other prlvl-
leees that are enjoyed by resident at South
Portland. For plans, etc. call on r. III. n A r
FORD, 3i1a Exchange street mar1A-U
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wEsTBooKs WIN TWO GAMES.

The Westbrooks in their game of ball
played yesterday forenoon on the Scotch
Hill grounds defe ated the Presumpscots
of Cumberland Mills by a score of 26 to
6 The same nine played a secon1 game
in the afternoon at the Warren park
grounds, the game resulting in favor OF
the Westbrooks by a score of 8 to 8.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS,

Odd Fellows. Masonic Knights Of Columbus,
Knights OF Golden Eagles Golden Cross and
all other Secret Order Pins and Charms. We
make a specially Of these goods ana always
have a stock on hand. M'kENNEY THE
JEWELER. Monument Square maff3dtl
EOR SALE-Deering Avenue. Fessendeh
PARK, new nine (9l room house, with every
modern conYenience; location unsurpassed.
electric cars and lights. Dafhs. etc Price only
$500 Easy terms DALTON 8 CO., 80 tx.
change street febo Il
TOR SALE-Deering Highlands, i've 80 eIS
CANT new houses directly on car line.
Every modern convenience; prices range nom
$500 to $4,000 and terms are right and easy.
DeeTing property Is booming remember.
DALTON & Co, 80 Exchange ST. feb9-H
DOR SALE The only available lot OF land
on the Western Promenade, located be-
tween the residences OF Messers. Garland and
Conley. Also frstclass furnished cottage,
stable and land % Willard Beach. Apply
TO TRUE BROS No. eQl Fore street. 3l-tf
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MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED-Purc
AlA of real estate who desire loan to COM
plete their purchase. or owners having mort
CAGES Past o que OF ma ia can OBTAIN liberal
the real estate Office Of FRED'K S. VAIL,
First Natl Bank Bldg. je21-lm
MONEY TO LOAN on first and second mort
IVA CAGES on real estate; also on stocks,
bonds or any other good collateral securities.
Inquire of A. c. LIbBY s. CO., 42 II Exchange
st. je19-4
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ISLAND MAILS.
MISCELLANEOUS.

TUTORING In ali branches of grammar
L school, high school and col ege work, by a
college ma having good references, Just the
chance to study or make up work during the
summer vacation. Gail at or write to No. 6,
GRANT ST., city. 81
NOTfCE-The copartnership of Benjamin
tual consent. Benjamin shaw will Continue
the real estate business under the name Of Ben
jamin Shaw g. Co. and settle the affairs of the
II. DRESSER. Portland June 30. 1900. 81
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FOR SALE.

Pair OF Bay Horses; hnve been
owned and driven in Portland
by one OF our Leading citizens
the pasttwO years; are, therefore,
thoroughly acclinsated.; stand
80 hands, weigh about 400
each, 2 or 9 years old and moi
afraid of anything. They are as
fine EOOAing antmnLs rs ever
cnmse 80 this city; Will be sold
singly or as "a par. Address II. o.
Box 100. Portland. We. jy3lw
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WATCH REPAIRING, and all kinds OF fine
W jewelry work is my specially and my 20
years experience with w. +. Todd is guaran-
tee of best work at reasonable prices. II your
watch or clock needs cleaning or repairing,
bring them to me and will put them 10 first
class condition. GEORGE W. BARBOUR, 1888
Congress ST., opposite City Hall 26f
RJOTICE-Goss & Wilson. aucti oneers, re-
~ moved to 1874 to 100 Middle St. cornsr Of
Silver st. DIFF
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nor SALE-SloOp Georrfe: cenJer-board, A
IL feet draught, 80 feet long, IN good condE
ton, full set of good sails, all iron ballast with
iron keel. VIII be sold cheap. Inquire VIM
GRIFFIN, Falmouth FOreside. Me. 25-9
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nor SALE Elegant musical goods, pianos
music boxes. viOlins. mandolns. guitars
banjos. comets, harmonious popular shee
music instruction books. superior violin and
banjo strings. Please call at HAWKES. AZ
Congress ST. elm
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Portland 81 Yarmouth Electric Ry. Co
For Underwood Spring and Yarmouth at G. IS
q. n, half hourly ill l0.45 p. m. Leave Var
mouth $40 a. M. half hourly till 9.40 D. M
Leave underwood Spring for Portland 80 min.
utes later. Additional cars between Portland
and Underwoo Spring every l 8 minutes from
l;OO p. M. Last car from Underwood Spring at
1910 p. m. ~
SUNDAYS
For Underwood SUTing and Yarmouth half
hourly from 8. a. M to 045 p. M. with addl-
uonal l minutes service to Underwood Spring
from 100 p. M Last car from TnderHon6
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nor SALE-Re3taurant on good thorough.
A. fare cars pass the door, near large shops,
present owner run it IT years and made money
feeding go daily seats 46, price $500 this will
stand the most thorough invest igatlOn. For
fun part culars address. g. w. JACOBS, 25
Savoy street, Boston. Mass. SOL
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SUMMER BOARD.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents, cash i'm advance.
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nor SALE-Second-hand Buckeye mower
been used two or three years; also hofs,
rake and good weeder. nearly new, malt pric9
WALNUT CREST FARM, WeStbrO0k, Me-. Of
inquire at RINES BROTHERS Dry Good!
Store. 39l
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nor SALE-Seashore, nigh promontory OF
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spring water miles from Portland, IN direct
liue of Harpswell steamers, extensive ocean
views, abundance of sea food at the shole
time offered w. II. WALDRON q CO.., $50
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kfoh SALE-A fine cash business IN live inan.
ufacturing town, an fresh goods and Tho
KIND that don't go out of style no competition.
1hls IS ahne opportunity for one or two i've
men. Price twenty five hundred dollars. W.
N. STAPLES, Bridston. Me. si4
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.econd-ilan,


NOR SALE-Two first class secondhand
n furnaces. set hot air pipe good as new, at
about half price come quick II you want t.
REUBEN WESCOTT, 1877 Lancaster St. foot
of Myrtle. 2S-2
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Forty vvOfds inserted under this heSt
one week for rs cents, cash In advance
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4 ,AUNDRY FOR SALE-Oue of the best
- equipped steam laundres in New England
good business, sold for no fault grand ope1A
ing. esligate this If you want a bargain. T.
T. ShAPLEIGH, No. Conway N. II.
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NOR SALE-Nine room house on Eastern
Promenade. corner lot all modern con.
yeniences and improvements, very finely
situated. VIII be sold $500 less than actual
value II taken at once. Immediate possession
glyen. G. B. DALTON. 50 Exchange ST.
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