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The evening times., 1900-06-28
WEI-HIEN MISSION BURNED.
Presbyterian Preachers Report Thu
the Foreigners Escaped.

=
the Foreigners Escaped.
NEW YORK, June 2S.-Rev. Arthur S.
Brown. one Of the secretaries Of the Pres
byterian Board Of Foreign Missions, re-
ceived two eableg-ams this morning, one
from Shanghai and the other from Chefoo
The first despatch, sent from Shanghai
at 2:3o O'Clock this morning. read:
Shanghai, June 2S.-Wei-Hien destroy
ed Foreigners escaped
The despatch was unsigned. but was
probably sent, Dr. Brown said, by Rev. A
J. Fitch.
The second despatch, sent at $3.50 o'clo k
this morning, read:
'Debestine, Shanghai. Ferius Pekin. No
word Pekin. Paoting Flu. Wei-Hien mission
burned. Missionaries safe
The above despatch WAS sent by the Rev.
W. o. Eltrich. at Chefoo.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
Remnant of Admiral SeymOur's
Column at TientSil.
DOUBT ABOUT THE MINISTER'S
Conflicting Stories Concerning the
Foreign Diplomats.
A REPORT OF THEIR RESCUE

Shanghai Advices Say They Are Be
Heved 10 he in Pekin-BeIenEuered
Expedition Had Been Entrenched
and Fighting for Days When the
Allied Armies Arrived-EmperinI
Troops Engaged with Boxers in
the Prolonged AssRuIt-Interna-
tionaI Army of Ten Thousand Men,
En- Route to the Chinese Capital.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
SMELLS LAST DAY.
The Murderer Who Is to Die Tomor.
row Rests Easily.

row Rests Easily.
Benjamn II. Smell, who is sentenced to
be hanged in the District jail tomorrow,
between the hours Of noon and 2. m, for
the murder of Lizzie Weisenberger, rested
quietly last night For several DAYS and
nights Warden Harris has kept the can-
demned man under close surveillance. al
though the prisoner was not aware of the
fact SHELLS wife and married daugb4er
visited him today. and will, in all proba-
bility see him again at an early hour TO-
morrow morning.
II is not probable that any further ef-
fort Will be made by SHELLS counsel TO
secure further postponement of the da,-
Oh execution, all legal means available fer
this purpose having already been ex-
hausted. His attorneys, Messrs. Turner
ana Mitchell will call to see him late this
afternoon or tomorrow morning.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
A Virpininn,s Good For1nnc.

STAUNTON. Va. June sS.-T. D. Ogg
OF Staunton, who went to California about
six years ago for his health and has since
been working as a telegraph operator for
the Southern Pacific Railroad. some time
ago bought 2i0 aeress OF land for small
sum- Since then oil has been discovered
on adjaceat property and Mr. Ogg has
sold his land for $50, ,9eo-
The evening times., 1900-06-28
CHOICE OF KENTUCKLANs.
Several Candidates Favored for
Vice President.

Several Candidates Favored for
Vice President.
LOUISVILLE, June 2S.-The Kentucky
alegatiOn to the Kansas City Conven-
tion is divided on q choice for the nomi-
nation for the Vice Presidency. kilograms
Of enquiry were sent 10 all the delegates.
Replies were received from majority OF
them, and they indicate that 10 particular
man IS the choice.
Benjamin F. Shively, Of Indiana. is pre-
ferred by eight OF the delegates while
David B. Hill follows with four delegates
faToTinS him Tom Z johnson and Repre-
sentative Dentz each have one supporter
among the delegation William r. Hearst,
OF New York. and ex-senator David Tur-
pie Of Indiana are also the choice Of two
delegates. while four express no preference
at all, but favor the strongest man.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
Ordered to Manila.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. June 2S-Lieu-
tenant Stanworth, who has been on duty
at the shipyard for some time in connee-
tion with the construction Of warships has
received orders from the department de-
taching him from further service here and
ordering him to Manila.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
THREE STATES FOR HILL

Tennessee. Georgia, and Alabama
F>nvor Him for Second Place.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. June 2s.-On
Sunday the Tennessee. Georgia. and Ala
bama delegations TO Kansas City will leave
on the Andrew Jackson special. From polls
taken by newspapers in the three States.
each delegation viii contain majority IA
vorable 10 the nomination Of ex-senator
Hill for Vice President
Judge Parker, Of New York. has a small
following 1t is alleged that the entire
vote OF the three States Will be cast for
Hill on the first ballot.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
A BARBER FINED.
said His shop Was Open Sunday. But
D5d No work.

D5d No work.
Charles Brooks, colo-ed, the proprietor
of a barber shop on ThirJsen-and-a-hal5
Street northwest, was charged before JUGz g
Scott this morning with keeping his stop
open on Sunday in violation Cf law.
Brooks admitted that his s.OD was open
as charged, but denied that lie had doce
any business. He claimed net 70 have
known that it was violation OF law to
keep a shop open when business was MT
transacted. In view Of that statement
Judge Scott wss inclined 20 be lerieat
andordered Brooks 20 pay to fine of s..
Prosecuting Attorney Pugh informed the
court that the only fine provided for a
violation Of the Law was $20 Judge Scott
thought the matter over. AMI imposed the
fine named, with the alternative OF thirty
days in the workhouse-
The evening times., 1900-06-28
FORCES TO LEAVE sIMLA.
Large and Wen-Armed Detachment
Going to China

SIMLA, June 2S.-The forces that will
go 10 China from here consists Of 223 off,
GERS, 30S non-commissioned officers, 9,54O
native troops. and 7,170 camp followers,
with 1. ESQ horses and ,O60 mules
They will carry six field guns and eleven
maXimS.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
800 Via b. & o. to Frederick
Hagerstewn, Winchester, rnd
Martfnshurr

From B. & o. Station, a. m Sunday. July
Returning, leave Winchester and Hagerstown AZ
q; Martinsburg, 7:l5. and Frederick, 7:5O o. m
Train stops at intermediate stations
The evening times., 1900-06-28
DELLA FOX RECEIVERS.
The Actress to Leave the River Cres
SRuiIarium.

NEW YORK, June 2S.-DeIla Fox, who
Crest Sanitarium for several weeks. will
leave the institution at noon tomorrow.
The physician in charge says that her
mind has been restored and that her physi-
cal health is excellent. II is said that Miss
Fox will return 70 the stage in the fall
The evening times., 1900-06-28
s3-5O Special Saturday Trim. sano

To "Old Point" Norfolk. Virginia Beach. and
Ocean View, via Norfolk and Washington steaner
Saturday, $50 p m Round trip tickets TO Fort
Monroe and Norfolk good to return SUNDAY nigbt
$3.50 Schedule, page T.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
PRICE ONE CENT
new BOARD OF EDUCATION
Appointments Announced by the
District Commissioners.

OF the Seven, Two Are Women. of
Whom One Is COIOred. and There
rs One COIOred Maa-ar. MHes.r-
land Says the New Body Il Repre-
sentatiVe-ThOse Who Compose IL.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
APPEAL FROM AMERICANS.
More ships and Men Urgently Need
ed in China.

NEW YORK. June 28.-The folIowin,
communication has been sent by the Amer
lean Asiadc Association 10 the Secretar!
Of State:
New York, June q.
Hon. John Hay, Secretary OF State,
Washington:
The following caDiegram has been
received by this association from the
American Association OF China, at
Shanghai, and is respectfully submitted
for your consideration:
1t is impossible 10 exaggerate the
gravity OF the cris s. The anti-foreign
movement must extend unless Il be
speedily suppressed. We would most
urgently request taat a large force OF
men be sent TO North China and that
more ships be despatched foF the pro-
lection OF our interests in Central
China.
JOHN FOORD Secretary
The evening times., 1900-06-28
LoRIMER AT THE HEAc.

Shoseh 10 manage the COOK County
Republican Campaign.
CHICAGO, June 2S.-Wflliam Lorimer
was formally recognized as the head OF
the Republican organization OF Cook coun-
" yesterday. He was unanimously chosen
chairman of the county central committee
and to him was committed the party man
agement during the approaching esmpaign
John NJ Smith retired from active con
troll of the committee on account of busi-
ness
The evening times., 1900-06-28

Treasury EN-. IOye's New Station.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. June 2S.-George
Carter, special eInploye Of the United
States Treasury n connection with the
customs service. has been ordered back to
this district, with headquarters at New
port News
The evening times., 1900-06-28

gi25 TO baltimore and Return via
B. & o. Saturday and sunday.
June 20 and July J. good for return until follow
inf Monday Tickets good OF all trains except
ROYAL Limited
The evening times., 1900-06-28
One Fare to Kansas City and Return
V:a g. * o.

Account National Conv ntion Democratic party
Tickets sold and coed going July / . g. good for
return leaving Kansas City unsil July O.
The evening times., 1900-06-28

Flynn's business College, Sth and Il.
S-Censrs ofnee Examiration-$5
The evening times., 1900-06-28

Best and largest sized Shingles, 5000
per 1000; made Of cypress, No. 1 quality. BY F.
LshA--- n 70
The evening times., 1900-06-28

Sound, good, No. Flooring. only &c
per 100 50. it,; Nor. Cas-. pine Frank Libbey
Co.
The evening times., 1900-06-28

Special Excursion to CheSapsake
Beach, Friday. june -, 1900.
Federal City Lodge. No. %
Dorcas Rebecca Lodge, No. 4, O. o. =.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
TO CANTON DIRECT.

Report That the President Would
Go To New York Denied.
At the White House this morning the re-
port that the President would 80 TO New
York before proceeding TO Canton was
officially denied.
In accordance with original plans, as
published in The Times yesterday, the
President and his party viii leave tonOr-
row evening at 7:45 o'clock in a special
car via the Pennsylvania lines for Canton.
The evening times., 1900-06-28
$3.50 sPECIAL RATES FOR $3.50
9Th JULY.
To 14OId POint,'7 Norfolk, Vn. Beach.
Ocean Vierv. and keNsnorf News

Via elegant steamers Of Norfolk & Washington
Steamboat Co. Tickets sold evening of July s
$50 p. m, good 10 return night Of the 9Th at
So 80 round trip Ststeroorn reservations for the
round trip now open. az conIpany's Offices. Foot
of 7th st. Telephone $50.
The evening times., 1900-06-28

miIIwork, and clear dOOrs only Sl-25. at 6th and
! n y. ave.
The evening times., 1900-06-28

1xI2-16 kiln-dried Boards, only sI.75
per 100 So IT.: Of North Carolina pine, too, at
9Th s-A n Y ave
The evening times., 1900-06-28

Lumbe- has dropped at the Friendly
Corner, and sound. best boards, sl.5o, At 9Th and
y. y. ave
The evening times., 1900-06-28
$40 To Chautauaua and Re- SO
turn vim Transatlantic RnfIrord

Tickets good going on T:45 a m train from
Washington. Friday. July G. and for return when
properly validated, not later than August l.
The evening times., 1900-06-28

IxI2-i6. dressed sides, Shelving,
cents per 90. #. Call for lowered prices On F.
Iihbey n
The evening times., 1900-06-28

The following despatch from Admiral
Kempff was received at the Navy Depart
ment today:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-21
PARDONS GRANTED
By Governor On the Re-
commentator of the Pardon
Roard

BY Governor Atkinson On the Re-
commendation of the Pardon
Board.
Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 90
Gov. Atkinson to-day issued pardons
to Walter Jones, convicted by the Cir
cult Court of Boone county, in April.
1899, of perjury, and sentenced to two
years in the p~enitentiary; to Vernon
Golden, convicted by the Circuit Court
of Mineral county, in 1899, of assault
with intent to kill. and sentenced to
one year in the penitentiary; to James
K. Garfield, convicted by the Circuit
Court Of Randolph county, in 1899, of
forgery, and sentenced to two years
il the penitentiary; to Jack Bishop,
convicted by the Circuit Court of
Tucker county, in 1898, and sentenced
to three years in the penitentiary; and
to Ernest j. Jackson, convicted by the
Criminal Court of Fayette county, in
November, 1898, of murder in the Sec
ond degree, and sentenced to two years
In the penitentiary. All these pardons
we're recommended by the State Board
of Pardons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-21
News From Wepener.

ALIWAL NORTH, April O-Captain Lit
tie, OF Brabant's horse. Lieut.. Holbeck and
Mr.. Milne, a Reuter- correspondent. fell
into the hands OF the enemy while they
were trying to reach Wepener a week ago.
Everything was taken from the prison.
ers, who were sent to Pretoria.
Their native servants, who ESCAPED from
the Boer laager, near Wpener, say that
there were four guns disabled and that
the Boerss had lost one hundred in killed
alone.
1t is also ascertained that the Beers
made a night attack on April II, but were
discovered while creeping along a deep
ditch by Cape Mounted Rifles, with Max
inns. who fired into them at a distance OF
200 yards, with the result that the Beers
lost five wagon loads of killed and wound
ed.
A simultaneous attack In other quarters
was repuised by the British. who used
their bayonets.
The Beers stili surround wepeneT. but
there has been little firing lately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-21
Go.sip From EIandsIanetc.

ELANDSLAAGTE. Thursday. April 10
Yesterday the British patrols discovered
another party Of Beers on the British left
in the same position from which the enemy
recently hred on the South African 6orse.
In this instance. however. there was no
firing. Native deserters confirm previous
statement with respect to the fortihca-
lions and strength Of the Beers along tho
Biggarsberg range. The enemy have re-
Gently established a large hospital. which
is already filed. and similar hospitals are
beng established by them at various rail-
way towns.
The Beers are losing many horses. The
RAM and file are not allowed TO forage for
supplies. Their sugar Is exhausted ard
only bush tea is available.
The Beers are reported 70 wish 20 leave
~Biggarsberg and 10 take up a position at
Majuba, but the commandments refuse.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-21

WASHINGTON, April 20.-War De-
partment officials have been compelled
to resort to the use Of canned roast
beef for the subsistence of the army in
the Philippines. This is due to the
fact that it is absolutely essential that
the soldiers shall be served with fresh
meat and because OF the impossibility
of providing refrigerated beef or cat
tie on the hoof under existing condi-
tons. When the bulk of the army was
located near the seashore and at easily
accessible points. there was no diff
Guilty in providing them with fresh
meats but conditions have now chang
ed and the army is scattered among
100 posts in various parts of the arch
ipelago, a great many Of them at on
siderable distance from the nearest
shipping point. There are no cattle
available and the refrigerated beef
which has heretofore formed the prin-
cipal basis Of subsistence for the
troops cannot be preserved in good
condition long enough to reach many
of the inland posts. Consequently it
beacme necessary to look for some
suitable substitute and the American
canned roast beef was the only thing
found to meet the requirements.
The suggestions for its use came
originally from the subsistence officers
in the Philippines, and the chief COM
missary officer at Manila recently
cabled a requisition for an immediate
delivery of about 100, 900 cans of roast
beef, and subsequent deliveries at the
rate of about 5 $1,000 cans a month.
Acting Commissary General Weston
presented the matter to the Secretary
OF War with a strong endorsement of
the proposition. AS a measure of ex-
IRENE caution, however, Secretary Root
decided to get a personal opinion from
Major General Otis before taking final
action. A cable message Of inquiry
was forwarded at one and Gen. Otis
reply was received to-day. Its text was
not made public but its general char
acter may be clearly inferred from the
fact that instructions have been sent
to Col. Alexander, the commissary Of
ficer at Chicago, to arrange for the i'm
mediate dispatch of a large quantity of
roast beef to San Francisco for ship
ment to Manila by the first available
steamer. Special precautions will be
taken to secure the best quality of beef
and to insure it's proper care and pre-
%servation at all stages of its long jour-
ney to the Philippines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-21
OIL NEWS.
Special to the Register.

Special 10 the Register.
PARKERSBURG, ". Va, April 20.-ln
n. Barnsdail has one well drilling and oDs
ready to begin spudding on the Stephen
Morgan farm in the Henderson, field adj
joining the wildcat producer OF Geo. r.
Robinson on his own farm. Mr.. BarnsdalI
h2s also made two more locations on the
Morgan farm and the result Of his test will
be carefully watched, as 4 10 thought ~
viii open up a good new field.
Now that the roads ara drying up a gooG
deal OF work will be done In the Hender-
shot field. which has been cut on all wins
ter by pad roads.
Local operators are investing IN the res
Gently discovered Bowerston pool near
scio. Jennings Bros. have already invests
ed over 5000 there. r. G. Gillespie ana
others also nave territory there whiaEs
they will operate. The pool IA seven miles
southeast OF Scio and the wells are coming
In just as they did in that field. OH men
think II will rival that Geld IN production
A Richie county oil company is ready to
test the E. r. Taylor land near Penns-
boro. The location mas been made and the
rig is partly up. II Will be a rank w5Id
cat. Surrounding properties are being
leased.
Across the river in Athens county. Ohio.
Mcdonald parties have drilled IN a good
we'll in Ames township. At Boien Mills Z
fair producer was brought in and leasea
are being taken up around II. Two wells
at Oakheld In the Berea sand are making
Is and 80 barrels. respectively.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-21

LONDON. April 20.-The report of
the fighting at Karee Siding, six miles
north of Glen, contained in a special
dispatch from Bloemfontein to-day,
may be the first news OF the progress
of the British advance on Pretoria, but
even If this were only an unimportant
skirniish there are many other indi-
cations that Lord Roberts is either
starting or has already started for the
northern goal. A dispatch from Cape
Town, under to-day's date, says: The
censorship restrictions have been
greatly increased owing to the move
ment of the troops" All the dispatches
bear traces of the strenuous efforts Of
the correspondents to give their papers
an inkling of what is afoot.
The Beers south of Bloemfontein are
reported to be r%etreating. Large com-
mands were seen April 10, near Thaba
N'Chu. moving to the north. Their
progress was slow, however, owing to
the terrible condition of the country.
By way OF Pretoria comes a report
that fever is decimating the Mafeking
garrison and a letter from the mayor
of Mafeking says Lords Roberts asked
Col. Baden-Powell to hold out until
May 20.
Cecil Rhodes returns to Cape Town
tomorrow. The announcement of his
departure was unexpected. Never has
a man so prominently connected with
the vital questions of the day paid such
a quiet visit to London. 1t is learned
that the so-called Empire maker"
came to England purely on business
connected with the British Chartered
South African Company and the De
complished his objects. and, hating in
action and o wishing to meet people
or freely express his views, has sud-
denly determined to return to South
Africa, where he will watch the inter-
ests of these two companies. Mr..
Rhodes has absolutely refused to be in
terviewed, though privately he has ex-
pressed scathing comments on several
of the generals still holding commands
at the front. Lady Gatacre will be a
fellow passenger of Mr.. Rhodes. She
is going as far as Madeira to meet her
husband, the British general, who has
been sent back to England.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-21
PAIL FULL OF DYNAMITE.
Dropped on the Floor, Caused tn,
Explosion of the Factory.

Dropped on the Floor, Caused the
Explosion of the Factory.
BAY CITY, Mich, April 20.-The
packing house Of the Ajax dynamite
works near the village of Kawkawlin,
this county, was blown up this after
noon, killing three men.
Dead: VIM. Weaker, Kawkawlin:
Edward Halligan, Kawkawlin; VIM.
Van Vlassar, West Bay City.
All left young wives and children.
Their bodies were torn to shreds, only
enough being found to fill a bushel
basket. Great trees were uprooted or
torn to splinters, and houses and
stores in Kawkawlin were wrecked by
the force of the explosion. H. H.
Thomas, of Bay City, is the owner of
the works. 1t is believed the explo-
sion, which is the fourth in seven
years, was caused by one Of the men
dropping a pail full of dynamite on
the floor. The financial loss is slight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-21
THE LADIES CALLED
Upon the City CouncII of CIarksburg
and Asked That Ordinances he

Upon the City Council of C~Iarksburg
and Asked That Ordinances he
Enforced.
Special to the Register.
HARRISBURG, w. Va, April 20.-A
profund sensation was created at to-
nights meeting of the City Council
when a large delegation of ladies wait
ed upon that body. They represented
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, and addressed the Council on
the subject of good government and
the abatement of what they termed
the drink evil" Petitions were also
presented by them with hundreds of
signers asking that the city ordinances
regarding saloons, indecency and bad
behavior on the streets be strictly en-
forced by the police department. This
is the frs. instance in history that the
ladies individually or collectively wait
ed upon the Council of C~larksburg.
The Council assured them their re-
quests would be complied with to the
best of its ability.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-21
to the Register.

Special to the Register.
UNION, w. Va, April 2O.-The
white people of Monroe county are
thoroughly aroused over the efforts
of Adjutant General Appleton to or
ganize a colored company of the Ma
tional Guard at this place, and have
sent to the Governor a formal protest
against it's organization stating that it
would be a menace to public peace and
safety.
The fact that the company was to
be organized was dicovered by acct
dent and but for that the company
would doubtless have been mustered in
before the people knew about it.
General Appleton has been in COM
munication with the negroes for some
time, both by letter and by telegraph,
encouraging them in their preparations
and giving them instructions and the
negroes say that the State officials
have promised to equip them with
arms and uniforms.
General Appleton was a Major in a
colored regiment in the Civil War and
colored soldiery has been a hobby Of
his ever since. His home is in this
county and the idea of a colored COM
pany was no doubt originated by him.
But the white people fear the danger
which will result, if the negroes are
armed and will do all they can to pre-
vent the mastering in of the company.
in view of the close vote polled in
Monroe county at the last election it
would certainly endanger the peace
and safety Of the community to have
the negroes armed with official author
ity and with rifles. No response has
been received yet from the Governor.
National Guard officers and men all
over the State would certainly resent
the mastering in of a negro company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-21
DIVINE HEALERS MAIL.
Twelve Sacks of Letters From His
Dapes Held Up by Uncle Sam.


BOSTON, April 20.-Twelve sacks of
mail addressed to Francis Truth, the
divine healer arrested recently charged
with fraud, have been iupounded by
the United States government under
the usual fraud order" Many thous-
ands of letters contained in the twelve
mail sacks carry money for absent
treatment" Truths usual charge was
s. for absent treatment, SO that neces-
sarily the amount of money collected
in the letters is very large.
The twelve sacks of mail will be
opened by the postal authorities. The
letters which bear anne and addresses
on the envelopes win be returned to
the writer's. The other letters will be
SEM to the dead letter Office at Wash
ington to be opened. What money is
contained in these letters win be re-
turned with the letters to the writer's.