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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-12
TRAIN ROBBERY 81 ] 7
Burelar q oe, Thru Burlington flyer
In Nepraska ana Makes a Big Haul,
securing $1,000 and Many Dia-

Denver. Sept. 12.-The Burlington
train known as the Overland Flyer"
was held up by a lone highwayman at 2
this morning, Ave miles east of Haigh-
Ter, Neb. He secured $500 in cash and
many diamonds and watches and made
his escape. He went thru the sleepers,
but did not modest the other cars.
Later reports place the losses Of the
passengers at $1,000.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19
Great Dry Goods Sale
Wonderful Bargains on Sale at s..

.1OAc Mems CSC Medium
= A/@N Weight Under Shirt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

cept this as proof positive. but I thinl
that L VIII receive the usual truthfu
representation in the press of the coun.
try and the. base canards circulated
receive but scant recognition.
li there is nothing further that you
would like to say l will ask to be ex-
cused." Mrs. Eddy said for I have
inuch work to do. Work has grown t.
be such a habit with me that when
cease Tor moment a reStlessness setzes
me and l long TO begin again. There
IL SO much to be done; our desire is to
DO much. but the time is so short"
MRS. Eddy went toward the stairs
called back: Il climb these stairs n
great many times each day. Do vol,
not think that | am very sprirhtIv2
and then she disappeared. leaving the
impression behind that converse had
heen held with being far above the
average of mortals.
AS the reporter was leaving the
mousse Secretary Frye stepped out to
the door. II am glad you have seen
her" he said, for 1t is seldom that n
moment occurs that can be spared
from the regular work. Mrs. Eddy Is;
-1lrclesS Wnrker- and -accnmplishes
more In one day than many do in
twice the time.
II regret that stories of Mrs. Eddy's
illness have been so widely printed.
That she is we'll and vigorous yoa
nave observed, and I trust that IN the
cause of truth and right you VIII tell
exactly what you have seen"
ALLEGED DISEASE CANCER.
for number or weeks a rumor has
peen current 10 the effect that Mrs.
Mary Baker Eddy was affected with
frightful disease. Many said that it
was cancer. Dispatches from this city
have appeared in many parts of the
country stating that Mrs. Eddy was
dying, and of course such news was
widely read. Not until to-day has
Mrs Eddy made any statement to the
pupl1c concerning these rumors, and
ner reply is most emphatic
1t is generally becoming an accepted
TACT among close observers that this
Guy mas become the seat from which
constant statements. damaging TO
Christian Science are sent out. 1t
would appear. say her friends. as
though those opposed to the growth
or the belief had taken up a situation
riSht in the heart OF the stronghold of
me scientists and were working as
siduously to accomplish harm. There
are more than 1000 believers in Mrs.
Eddys doctrine in this city alone,
and much bitterness of feeling has
been engendered by the persistent at
tempts To discredit the Mothers" adj
herence to her own principles.
Bulletins announcing the decadence
of Christian Science have been. IL Is
said. traced to one source, and il is
probable that some action may be
taken with view to Kidding Concord
the Mecca or the Scientists the world
over. or this undesirable element of
antagonism.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

Concord. ~ H.. Aug. o.-Thc Rev
Mary Baker Eddy. the head of the
Christian Science church, to-day made
n statement to the Post concerning the
avalanche OF stories which have been
circulated OF late attributins to the
Mother" n lack of faith in the doctrines
of Christian Science. 1t has been fur
Their stated that Mrs. Eddy is suffer-
Ing with cancer and that she has the
constant services Of an NJ. -. Among
the 100000 people constituting the mem
bership of the Christian Science church
throughout the world these statements
caused Il profound sensation. Until to-
day Mrs. Eddy has not made any pub
lie references to these charges.
1.-THE Mother is very busy woman,
and Secretary Frye doubted that she
could spare the time necessary for an
interview. but when the mission of the
Post man was made known, Mrs Eddy
Immediately granted the request for
personal talk.
There was slight rustling OF silk at
.he top of the stairs, q moments Wills
rsrtng and then Mrs. Eddy came down
the broad staircase of her home. Ir
c.1otEcr moment she stood ut the door
way leading into the reception room.
Thoy have shown you IVA n rather
dark Yoom." she said. Come with me-
and she led the way into the front
drawing room. where the afternoon sun
brilliantly illuminated the room.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19
MANILA VOLCANO.
What General Williston Thinks of the
Situation

General e. b. Williston. who for more
than year was in the Philippines. and
was Provost Marshal or Manila, has
Just returned to his home in Baltimore.
General Williston was retired from
the army last July, owing to the Phil
ippine climate and his arduous labors.
lie is threatened with an attack of
nervous prostration. He says that for
over year he has never gone TO bed
with his trousers off. His revolvers
We're ever ready on chair close to
his bed. and close to his residence was
a vehicle ready to take him quickly 70
n scene OF riot or disturbance. Manila.
he says. is a slumbering volcano. At
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

Mrs. Eddy impresses one as singu-
larry graceful and winning in bearing
Her figure is tall, slender and flexible
in movement as q Delsarte disciple
Her face is oval in shape, the features
regular yet Indicative of strong char
acter. Her eyes are luminous blue
bright contrast to the mass of wavy
White hair that falls over her temples
Mrs. Eddy is a shrinking picture of
health in old age. Her step is firm and
she walks with an easy grace and
strongly conveys the impression of
health and strength.
Taking seat on the sofa, and mo-
tioning the reporter to n chair near at
hand. she said: Nov. I am ready to
give you any information that Won
think VIII be of interest to the public.
1T Is with sadness that have noted
certain inclination to ascribe to me
a condition that does not exist. We're
it not I believe that reports wholly
false have been scattered abroad con-
corning my physical condition, and
that these falsehoods coming to the
ears of my many friends would cause
them pain, I would not feel that n
were necessary to publicly utter any
denial.
81 HAVE ONE ARCH ENEMY"
II have no enemies" Mrs. Eddy con-
'tinued. but wait. I have one, and he
Is an arch enemy. For him have 1
done all that one person could do for
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19
MRS. MARY BAKER EDDY,
FOUNDER OF CHRITIAN SCIENCE,
Denies the Story That She is Ill by Telling the
World Her Health is Good
DOES NOT NEED A DOCTOR TO ATTEND HER.
The Widely Circulated Reports That She is Suffering
From Incurable Disease and is Under the Care Of
Eminent Physician, Denied for the First Time by
Mrs. Eddy and Her Household
nd Her Household.
MRS. EDDY TO THE WORLD,

'You rom me-:
'I
to
i
TO questions in
S well
Stories telling illness have
in
indeed
and atho
that
belief
Science.'-FEV MARY BAKER EDDY ostonF Post
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

81 Blk Atwood Bedford oOo
Cord Suiting, a yard OOC
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Small Ware Bargains at s.

~~~%%%S S%S~ 900 a.
2c Feather Stitch Braid-worth Sc.
Dc Spool Sewing Silk-worth 4c.
lie Good Toilet soap-worth &c.
DC Nice Tooth Brushes-worth Ioc.
Sc For Good Jap Fans-worth loc.
1c I For Ladies' Collar and Curs-worth
Oc Fine Jap Fans-worth Csc.
dc Dozen White Pearl Buttons-worth
dc Dozen Shell Hair Pins-worth 1oc.
&c Pair Side Combs-worth 1oc.
fc Paper Pins-worth &c.
DC Large Spool Thread-worth Sc.
Sc Bottle Shoe Polish-worth 1oc.
7c Piece Velvet Binding-worth 1oc.
&c Piece Piece Tar and Wild Honey Soap
lc Paper % Needles-worth SC.
49, Jap Fire Place Screcns-worth 81 90.
&c Box Writing Paper-worth 19c.
oc Wide Silk Ribbons-worth l5c.
toc GSutrain Poles and Fixtures-worth
dc Mems Gray and Brown sox-worth
~ Sc. ~
Be- Bottle Petroleum Jelly-worth Sc.
Toe Black Puff Combs-worth 1sc.
Dc Bolster Cases. 42x6aM-worth s5c.
35c Fine Sheets for Single Beds.
39c Fine Sheets for Large Beds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19
Half Ratios to Detroit.

On account of the X. of p. Conclave.
held in Detroit. August eth to Sep
TENDER 1st. the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad (Royal Blue Line) will sell
tickets to Detroit from Norfolk via
Washington and Baltimore at rate of
sl6.25 for the round trip Tickets on
sale August oath. 25th and 26th. For
limits and full details apply to Arthur
G. Lewis. S. p. A.. under Atlantic
Hotel. au17taS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

night patrol guards always go in pairs
and in some parts of the city four go
together
Prices have gone up for everything
since the American occupation" said
the General. Beef sold for 10 cents a
pound before Merritt entered Manila:
1t now sells for so cents, and where
board could be had for % cents a dny
at the Manila hotels before the Amer
leans came 81 is now demanded and re-
ceived. y vehicle for one persons costs
90 cents. where cents was satisfac-
tory before. Other advances have been
made on similar scale. The native
women are beginning to copy American
customs. They now want stockings.
shoes and other apparel. where before
they never thought of using the same.
The natives are not q drinking class
but the American soldiers, l regret to
say. drink entirely too much. The ma
tive drink, vino. n mixture of helllire'
and wood alcohol. has played havoc
with many of our men. 1t makes men
crazy II INDUCED in often.
The guerilla warfare is on the de-
crease. 1 do not think there are over
100 of the natives with arms now, but
the bandit class is as strong as IL ever
was. General MacArthurs policy of
giving every native $50 for each gun
ST rendered to him has been fruitful of
good results. In addition. many guns
have been captured. And yet, in my
opinion. we must keep a large force in
the islands indefinitely.
Where is Agunaldo? He is just as
likely TO be in hiding In Manila as
anywhere else"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19
ADVENTURES OF TWO LETTERS

ADVENTURES OF TWO LETTERS
Mr.. Richard j. Biggs. president OF
the Richard ]. Biggs Commission Com
pany. OF Baltimore. tells the following
interesting stories OF the mails:
Not long since n letter reached us
through the mail badly stained and
blurred from being soaked it
having been mailed some years before
by one of our European customers,
now out of business, sending Il valua =
bile order for execution. The letter,
after resting at the bottom of the ocean
for long while. was finally recovered
with other mail and delivered to us in
Baltimore.
"Here is another instance of both de-
lay and promptness. We received,
some while since, letter from West
Virginia, having been mailed us over
nine years previously. Offering us three
cars of goods. which letter, in some I'M
accountable manner. had slipped be-
hind the framework in the mail car.
where 1t rested for years and finally.
when the car was broken up at the rail-
roads shops, this letter was discovered
and In due course was delivered to us.
We then promptly accepted the three
cars. but the shipper may now be wait
ing nine years before replying to our
acceptance.
while these delays have their i'm
prcssive and interesting features at the
same time. not speaking jestingly. it is
an exhibition of the reliability of our
postal system"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

One fare for the round trip by the
SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY. TO
the unwilling OF the Statue OF Vance.
at Raleigh. August 22nd. au16-5t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

DC For 8 Ladies Fine 15c
~ TAPPED Neck Rib Vests
, 1900-07-07
vER|TABLE INFERNO
THE STREETS OF PICKING DE-
SCPIpFp AS pr-N>rr-c prr
WITH BLOOD.
Stories Of Execution and Untold Tor
lures Brought by Respectable For
eigners From the Capital-Danger
of a General Revolt More Patent
Will Spread to Southern China.

London, July 6.-There is a mass OF
wild rumors from the far east. Though
SO contradictory on most points, 1t con-
tinues unanimous as to the consunma-
ton of the tragedy at Picking.
To consistent reports of the massa-
ere of the whites are now added the
additional horrors that savage soldiery
%butchered at the capital $500 natives,
Roman Catholic converts. This comes
in a Shanghai dispatch of July 5. which
only adds to the reports given by re-
spectacle Chinese who have arrived
from Chain-F'u and who describe Pc
king as an inferno, the streets literally
running with blood. They confirm nu-
merous stories of executions and I'M
told tortures inflicted on isolated for
.eigners and European soldiers captur-
ed by the mob. The authority Of Yuig
Lu, the Chinese imperial treasurer, who
advocated moderation, was completely
effaced by Prince Tuan, Kang vi and
Tung Fuh Sian, who issued fresh edicts
ordering the merciless determination
of all foreigners in the empire.
The danger of a general revolt in
China becomes more and more patent
and Europe is being confronted with a
rapidly increasing force, not merely
that the international column will be
forced from Tien-Tsin, but that the in
ternational troops of colonies and trea-
ty ports will stand in grave danger of
expulsion. In view Of the fact that the
previous assurances Of the viceroys have
proved untrustworthy, their promises
of protection for the whites are hardly
convincing. In the meanwhile the
hitherto unconquerable ~jealousies of
the European powers says the hand
of Japan, though it is hoped an under
standing will soon be reached.
The foreign office here has received
official dispatches from Toxic today
and the Associated Press understands
that the japanese government inform
ed the foreign office that in addition
" loltes dileauy iduueu LII SHiHa, ia
pan has 10000 troops modified and
ready for action at a moments notice
when she receives the mandate of the
powers. Great Britain is O awaiting
answers from the chancellors to its pro-
posals.
The British cabinet had a long meet
ing this morning under the presidency
of Lord Salisbury and fully consider
ed the crisis.
, 1900-07-07
FOUR MILLIONS BLAZE.
Standard Oil Works in New Jersey
Consumed.

New York, July 6.-The great fire of
the Standard Oil company in Bayonne,
N. j., which started early yesterday
morning, is still burning more fiercely
than ever this morning, and the situa-
ton is critical. Despite the efforts of
the firemen and the company's men,
the flames are spreading. Two more
tanks Of crude oil exploded this morn
ing, throwing burning oil in every di-
rection. Several benzine tanks also
caught fire from the flaming oil. A
tank exploded just before midnight
last night, and in the panic to get away
seven men were hurt. More than fifty
families who live near the plant have
left the town to save their lives. Oil
men say it is the largest oil fire the
country has ever seen. ]. H. Alexander,
vice president and general manager of
the Standard Oil company, says there
has been no careful estimate of the
damage so far done, but he considers
81, 900 900 a conservative estimate. The
fire will burn for days.
, 1900-07-07

pressing on every side and the bravesi
men were abandoning hope. The Rus
sian commander, Colonel Wozak, ar
arranged the main body with the civil
iaEs to make a sortie in the direction
OF Taku He left 400 Russians to de-
lend the city, ard engaged the alt,n-
ton Of the Chinese, the intention be-
ing for them to ultimately sacrifice
themselves. The arrival of the Amerl-
cans saved the day. Their arrival
proved a complete surprise.
Among the military evidences of i'm
mense Chinese military preparation for
war may be mentioned that a~rsenals
and stores hitherto unknown have been
discovered, with $1,000 900 worth of
arms and amunitions of the most mod
ern type.
These arms and ammunitions have
been destroyed, and in three arsenals
outside of Tien Tsin several thousand
troops under General Mich are holding
the native city FIVE miles north of Tien
|Tsin.
1t is rumored that 40, 900 Chinese will
attack the place at noon today. The
troops under arms failed to material
ize. Admiral Seymour was wounded
slightly recently by a spent shell, which
struck him in the shoulder while in the
house with Commander McCalla and
, 1900-07-07
STEVENSON TALKS.
A Great Surprise to Him, But He VIII
Accept.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 6.-The
news of his nomination at Kansas City
was given Adlai E. Stevenson this at
teynoon at the summer cottage OF his
s~on-in-law, Rev. NJ. D. Hardin, at Lake
Minnetonka, by an Associated Press
representative. Said Mr.. Stevenson:
This comes as a great surprise tC
me-. l was not a candidate at any time
and never expected to be nominated
But, of course. I shall accept the cal
of my party. Indorse the platform:
OF course l shall. How else could I &C,
cept? l believe the democrats generally
will support the ticket. l had expect,
ed to do some campaigning, anyway
but now I shall do a great deal more
, 1900-07-07
FOR THE RELIEF OF ANDREE.
Several European Expeditions to Search
for the Polar Aeronaut.

Kansas City, July 6.-Evelyn B.
Baldwin Of Kansas-Arctic fame today
said to an Associated ress reporter that
Captain Ernest Andree, brother of the
Polar a%eronaut, had Just written him
that several European expeditions have
been fitted out to look for traces of his
missing brother and his companions,
Strindberg and Fraenkel. Baron E.
Won Toll will head the Russian expedi-
ton, which is to search the Arctic
coast of Europe and Asia. It will start
from Norway, proceed by way of Nova
Zembla, pass the ensuing winter at
Cape ~Chelynskiu, Taymir peninsula
and, searching the Siberian coast dur
ing the summer Of 1901, endeavor to
reach Boring strait. This dangerous
passage has not been attempted since
its accomplishment by Baron Norden-
skiold in 1s71-73. Captain w. Bode will
this summer take a party Of Germans
Ito Franz-Josefland and communicate
with the Italian expedition under the
Duke Of Abruzzi. A Swedish and g
Russian expedition will operate In
l~Spitzbergen. Three expeditions, one 9
Swedish under Prof. vatthoff. a Danisl
under Prof. Amsdrup and an English
under Captain Robertson, have already
started for the east coast Of Greenland
, 1900-07-07
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from a cold set
tied on the breast. bronchitis. throat or
lung troubles Of any nature, who will
call at Frank H. Eggleston's, will be
presented with a sample bottle Of Bos-
chee's German Syrup, free Of charge.
Only n bottle given to n person,
and none to children without order
from parents
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such a sale as Boschee's German Syrup
In all parts Of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and your druggist
will tell you its success was marvellous.
1t Is really the only throat and lung
remedy generally endorsed by physi-
clans. One rs cent bottle will cure or
prove It's value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
, 1900-07-07
A NEW ROMANTIC NOVELIST.

The Century company announces the
discovery of a new romantic novelist in
a young New Yorker, Miss Bertha Run
kle, whose maiden effort is to be The
Century's leading piece of fiction for
the next eight months, beginning in the
August number. 1t is described as a
dramatic romance of love and adven-
ture, and is called THE Helmet of Ma
varre." The scene is Paris during the
siege by Henry of Navarro, and the ac-
ton occupies but four days Of the week
preceding the Sunday when Henry en-
tered the city to give his adhesion to
the Catholic church and accept its &C.
clesiastical rites-the occasion of his
saying hat Paris was worth a mass.
The story is full Of vigorous action, and
the plot is said to be one of fascinating
interest. Among the characters of the
story are the king himself, the Duke of
Mayenne, who commanded the city
during the investment, and a hero and
heroine of much attractiveness.
, 1900-07-07

London, July General Paget is
moving toward the heart Of the coun-
try held by De Wet.
Lord Roberts telegraphed July C as
follows:
"Paget engaged the enemy on July 3
successfully at Pleiserfontein. He
drove them out Of a very strong posi-
ton across Leeuwkop to Brcnerifon-
tein, where he ~bivouacked for the night.
He followed up the enemy on the after
noon of July 4, and was at Blaauw
kopje, Is miles northwest of Bethle-
hem. He reports that all Of Steyn's
government officials, except the treas
urer general, who has gone to Vrede,
are at Bethlehem, which has been pro-
claimed the capital. Steyn himself is
reoprted to have taken flight to the
mountains"
, 1900-07-07

Mutilate All the Dead Which Fall Into
Their Hands.

Tien-Tsin, June go, via Che Foo, July
l, and Shanghai, July 5.-Those best
informed in Tien-Tsin consider the po-
sition Of foreigners in Picking as almost
hopeless. 1t is hopeless to attempt to
force the way with the force available.
Commanders are willing to resort to
desperate means, but to attempt a fore
ed march from Tien-Tsin with the
forces at hand means certain destruc-
ton to the army, besides slaughter of
the civilians left at Tien-Tsin. Enough
soldiers are necessary to defeat the Chi
nese army, maintain communication
with the base Of supplies and guard the
hospitals en- route.
The water supply is an important
problem in a country furnishing none
except river wells, which are being pois-
oned. The Chinese are committing ter
rible atrocities upon the wounded.
They are mutilating all the dead which
fall into their hands. General Tung
Fuh Slang, with 10000 of the best-dis-
lSlpiihCo tiOoPo III lAS SAlAeSS IL
Mohommedans, are marching from the
southwest toward Picking. The army
Whereabouts numbers $4,000. The en-
press fled to her summer palace. The
Mohammedan Boxers are fighting in
Picking. The regiments of General
Nieh's command north Of Tien-Tsin
are reported to have deserted and gone
pillaging the country. Residents de-
clare that the Chinese commune was
inaugrated by p%eaceable Chinese, who
have been the greatest sufferers from
the foreign soldiers, who are burning the
outskirts Of Tien-Tsin to deprive the
enemy Of shelter. The Boxers are de-
stroying outlying villages for loot. The
smoke Of a hundred fires can be seen
lin every direction.
Tien-Tsin was not bombarded for the
first time today for a fortnight. Fami-
lies are returning to their homes for
their possessions. The women and chill
travel is safe. No unfriendly Cinnamon
are visible in the streets. A few Of the
richest. with their families, are hud-
died in the outhouses for protection,
badly frightened. Others concealed In
various houses shoot at the Europeans
on the street. The Chinese dead about
ITien-Tsin number thousands. Most
Of those who have been killed lie I'm.
buried In the fields. The river to Ia
ku Is full of floating bodies, and many
have been washed up by the tide. Dogs
are feeding ON these bodies along the
banks.
The small American contineents ev.
lerywhere distinguished themselves
captain McCalla and Major Waller an
lat Tien-Tsin. Their men are placed II
the lead of every movement By com
mon consent, the British are close be
sids them. The foreigners in Tien-Tsi
declare, however, that they owe theil
lives to the Russians. without whom tn
Iother small detachments must hav,
been overwhelmed o. thak darkes
"wednesday, when the Chinsse wer,