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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26

London, July 26-while everybody is put
ting his own Interpretation on the assur-
Pekin. and of the friendly disposition Of
the imperial government, Shanghai sends
a batch of reports indicative of prepara-
nese. 1t is alleged that the Yangtse vice
roys have sent representatives to Shanghai
to inquire as to the prospects OF raising a
foreign loan to pursue operations against
the Boxers, whose movement is extending
rapidly southwark vUth constantly growing
strength and had ha sra reached Wnere and
burned missions and murdered Christians.
must elapse before the Chinese preparations
are completed. 1t Is rumored that 100000
Chinese troops or more are to be sent to
reinforce the garri on of the Kianyin forts,
commanding the entrance to the Yang Use
Kiang line. eight miles east of Nankin.
Chan Chi Tung. viceroy. of WI Chang. on
apprehensive that he will not be able to
restrain his troops for more than another
10 days. He says that he has thrown the
breechblocks of the guns commanding San
Kow into the river.
The signs of unrest in the southern prov
inces are coincident with A. Ii Hung Changs
to be the beginning Of general declaration
against foreigners. In this connection the
Canton 1,a correspondent OF the telegraph.
"Viceroy TAX Su today published the fol-
lowing mandate:
An important impeFlai decree was
says: We have lost Tien Tsin and great
precautions are taken in Pekin. No peace
can be obtained without going through a
war. In the time of Chung an agreement
was made that no murder can be inflicted
on ministers from abroad. 1t is a month
since the minister of Germany was assas-
sinated by Boxers, and strict orders have
been given for the arrest Of the murderers.
We are trying our utmost to preserve the
lives of the other ministers and they are
still In Pekin. We fear that the viceroys
and governors may misunderstood the in
tention of the decree. relying on the safety
of these ministers as ground for making
peace. and taking no heed whatever to pre-
pare for attack and defense. The neglect
to fortify the districts under their juris-
diction will bring endless calamity. Vice.
roys and governors are to pay all atten-
ton to and to urge ON preparations for
coast attack and defense. and they are to
take the consequence in case-of any terri
tory being lost entirely through their delay
and mismanagement.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26
BIG FIRE At CHICAGO.

Chicago, July 26.-Fire which broke out
NJ noon to-day in the building at 325-227
SdithWater street. occupied by the COM
mission firm Of II. L Brown and COM
pany. caused damages estimated be-
no nic among a score of girls. caused the
death Of 6,Ooo chickens and for time
tn raaiened the whole block. Theee girls
were reported missing. but It is believed
they escaped
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26

The Russian admiral in command of
the fleet in Chinese waters has received
instructions to lombard Chinese coast
towns Immediately on receipt of definite
news confirming reports of Pekin mass
acre.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26

The Austrian warships Kaiserin Eliza.
beth and Aspern have sailed for China.
Austria seems to be in the trouble more
for effect than for any other reason.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26

Cuba is to have her first constitutional
convention the first Monday in Novem-
ber, the election of delegates being held
on September 16.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26

Skelly, who killed CARED at Thompson
on July 4, was acquitted at Missoula
Wednesday evening. It was shown that
CARED had begun the quarrel and was a
dangerous character.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26
LOOKS LIKE WAR
TAK'S EDICT MAY BE PRELIMI-
NARY TO FORMAL OPEN
ING OF HOSTILITIES.

Washington July Notwithstanding
signs of activity, the state department had
nothing this morning of interest touching
the Chinese situation.
The imperial edict promulgated yester-
day by Viceroy TAX at Canton has left a
disagreeable impression here. Despite the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Yuma, Arizona, is even hotter than
usual, having just had $4,000 fire.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26

The message Of the emperor to the
president of France was almost an exact
counterpart of that to Washington.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26

Have you tried the rev cold-swageds
unhreakable sewing machine needles1
Sod only by Sherman. the undertaken
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26

July 81, and will reach Tien Tsin
August 8.
Thelegislature of New South Wales has
resolved to dispatch military contin-
gent to join the imperial troops in China.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26
WILL SOON UNMAsK.

Europeans here understand the las
part Of the edict, which means that ths
viceroys and governors are commanded By
the empress dOWager to prepare for Chi
nese war apainst the allied powers.
.sViceroy TAX Su Is bitterly anti-foreign
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26

Peru has just adopted the gold stand
ard though silver is to he used on equal
terms subsidiary coinage. The new
gold coin is the libra, or Peruvian pound,
equal in weight and f1neeess .. ene Eng
lish pound.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26
ARE PREPARING FOR BITTER WAR
DESPITE OFFICIAL ASSURANCES CHINESE ARE GETTING READY
FOR GENERAL UPRISING

and he is increasing his army and arma-
ments military and naval. He has made
an objection through the prefect Of Kwan
Chou to four small gunboats-tWo French.
one American and one British-that are
here to safeguard the lives of foreigners,
and he asks that they be moved beyond the
Bogue forts.
His plans will be unmasked shortly after
the allied powers ascertain definitely the
facts concerning the massacre at Pek!n.
Chinese gunboats infestrthe channel at the
back of the Shamen, and 18 Chinese gun
boats lie awaiting orders below the impe-
rial government wharf. The Cantonese are
alton is critical. Business is almost at a
standstill. and leproSy and plague claim
fresh victims daily.
Native Christians assert that the noto-
rious black flag. Chief Ian, who inflicted
reverses on the French in the Tonquin war.
now refuses to obey Lii Hung Chang's COM
mand to go north and fight the Boxers His
of the gunboats in tie Shamen''
According to the Shanghai correspond
ent of the Times, Ii Hung Chang is resid-
Ing at the residence of Liu. who was the
envoy of the empress dowagcr in the secret
mission to Japan. He has received secret
instructions to remain at Shanghai and ia
endeavor to open negotiations with view
this accumulation of evidence of an i'm
pending big struggle comes the news OF
disagreements between the powers and the
foreign commanders, which threaten 10
hamper united action and to encourage
Chinese resistance. conference of the ad.
mtrals at Taku, called to settle the uues.
tion regarding the management of the re.
control, only the British and American ad.
miralS dissenting.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26
NEED OF UNITED ACTION.

The Tien Tsin correspondent of the Daily
Mail insists upon the necessity of single
leader and Of general Headquarters with
an intelligence Office and says:
Much valuable time is wasted by the
present system. Little scouting Is done
and very few guides are employed. The
allies have no intelligence regarding the
position or the numbers Of the enemy The
supplies Of food and medical stores, as well
as the number Of surgeons. are insufl-
cient."
The Chinese have burned Lavoang to pre.
vent Russian concentration there and are
now trying to smash communications be-
tween Port Arthur and Iiouchwang. The
critical situation has forced the Russians
to withdraw a number of troops from Tien
Tsin. while 5000 troops have been sent from
Port Arthur
It is reported that an entire army corps
is being mobilized at Odessa for transport
have wrecked the bridges Of the Shanghai
! Kwan and Kinchau sections of the rail.
road.
Admiral Seymour and General Sir Alfred
Gaselee are consulting at Wei Hal Wei.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26

President Loubet received the three
Boer delegates, Messrs. Fischer Woel-
marens and Vessels, and presented by
Mr.. Leyds. 1t Is not likely that they will
meet with more than an informal greet
ing
The collector of customs at Port
Townsend is ordered to make close
search of all cargoes shipped to the ORR
ent and prevenl all shipment Of guns and
ammunition that might be used against
the allied powers.
Major Pond, the celebrated lecture bu-
reau manager, has engaged NJ. Labori.
counsel in the DreyfLs case, aea Winston
Churchill. the South African war CORES
pondent, for lectures in the United States
the coming winter.
The striking fishermen in the salmon
fisheries at Vancouver have practically
given up the fight. Many of them WV aid
go to work at the old price. ~;tn the one
condition that the Gamers recognize the
fishermens union. This the Gamers Will
not do, an present.
It Is feared in London that the Russian
claim of the control of the railroad from
Taku to Pekin will delay the proposed
advance of the allies. Russia seems de-
termined to use the other powers as
cats paws and gain all the real advan-
tages, as she did In the Chinese-Japanese
war.
Since the coming of Conger's written
message. dated July 1, and containing al
most the identical wording of the alleged
telegram of July Is, Washington authors
ties raise the question whether 1t might
not be that the reports of an earlier mass
acre are true, and that the Chinese have
secured Conger's cipher telegraph code,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26
FOULARDS

Several newspapers in their pages OF
fashion are printing descriptions and
showing cuts of the latest creations in
the gay city of Paris of the new Foul
ard frockC and dainty gowns. Foulards
are. fashionable this summer. They VIII
be this fall. They are particularly lady
like. they wear well and always look
stylish.
Several lovely pieces shown at Hen
nesssy's are marked down the why ana
wherefore" Is not evident.
Fancy Foulards, white figures on green:
blue, black, automobile, cardinal
grounds ..............''
$I.oo values for soc
The latest combinations in plain and
satin finished foulards -. ..............
$I.75 and $I.5o values for 75c
Fancy Foulards, all new patterns, "a
inches wide, in the han lsomest quail
ties and charmingly rich ..............
$I.75 Values for 0oc
Novelty and Fancy Silks; the last Of
many pretty styles .....................
$I.75 to $z.oo values for S5c
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-26
FOR SUMMER WEAR

In Domestic apartment. Main Floor
Some of these lines are slightly brok-
en- up, of others we hav. full assort-
ment. Some of the lots have been re-
duced in price to about half; others have
received a lighter touch. Many good
things in the lot you want to see.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-04
THE SECOND DISTRICT.

After the twelfth ballot had been declared
at White River Junction Tuesday afternoon
q. S. Stanton withdrew Mr.. Plumley's name
in the interests of harmony. Mr.. Haskins
was nominated on the thirteenth ballot,and
on motion of the gentlemen who had NOM
mated Plumley, Stafford and Dale, Mr..
Haskins' nomination was made unanimous.
The chair appointed Y. S. Stanton, Hsrry
Blodgett and j. L. Martin a committee TO
wait upon Col Haskins, inform him of the
action of the voters and conduct him to the
platform. AS Col. Haskins entered the hall
the convention rose and gave him three
rousing cheers. When order was restored
Col. Haskins said:
"Mr. Chairman and gentleman OF the con-
vention; Permit me through you to convey
to the Republicans of this congressional
district my sincere thanks for the great
honor you have conferred upon me in nom-
mating me for Representative from this dis
trict to the Fifty-seventh Congress OF the
United States II is indeed an honor to be
selected as the standard bearer in this great
congressional district, which has in the
past been represented by large line OF IL
lustrious gentlemen (applause). The office
is one to which any man may well aspire TO
IL il is obtained in an honorable manner and
is rightly sought for. And rejoice with
exceeding Joy that this caucus has been
conducted by the opposing parties in
spirit of good fellowship and with lust re-
gard to the feelings of each other. cloud
applsuse).
My only regret is that my competitors
cannot, each and all, share with me the
honor you have this day conferred upon
me. With sense of the responsibility cast
upon me if your choice today is ratified at
the polls accept the nomination, and as
sure you that II live to fill the office you
will have my very best service. We stand
upon the threshold of grave responsibilities,
cut with Mckinley and Roosevelt Qoud APP
plause) for leaders we shall never know de-
feat. Gentlemen, 1 know you do not ex-
pect political speech from me at this time.
1 simply wish again to accept the nomina-
ton you have rendered me and again ex-
press to you my profoundest thanks" Zap
plause.)
The convention adjourned at 1915 and
special trains took the delegates TO Mont
pelier and to their homes.
The district committee WAS elected as fol-
lows; A. Dawson of Craftsbury, +. ID.
Hale Of Lunenburgh, j. Mead OF Ran
dolph, f. G. Rowland of Barre, +. A.
Walker OF Ludlow, G. II. Gorham OF Bel
lows Falls aud f. W. Mason of Barnet.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-04
CONCERT AND DAME

The special and regular trains from
Mortified Thursday evening brought q
large number of people to attend the COM
mencement concert and hop, given in Ar
mory hall under the auspices of Norwich
University. These, with a goodly number
from Montpelier, made up pleasant party,
and Notwithstanding the intense heat, the
affair was brilliant success. The interior
OF the hall had been lavishly decorated
with military trsppings, flags and bunting,
and reflected the highest credit on Aught-
ney Alard of this city, who had charge OF
the work.
Mrs. Allan d. Brown of Mortified, wife
OF the president of the University, Mrs. j.
NJ. Lance of Cabot, Mrs. I. q. Phinney and
Mrs. r. X. Peck Of Montpelier acted as pat
ronesses
An important factor in the enjoyment of
the evening was the music by Wilder's
Orchestral Club of twelve pieces. In this
aggregation of artists Mr.. Wilder has solv-
ed difficult problem and has gathered
about him a company of musicians who are
equally efficient in concert or dance work.
Both at the concert and at the dance which
followed their playing aroused much enthu-
siasm, and almost perfect silence prevailed
at the concert during the solo work. For
soft and mellow tones, and briliiancy and
precision OF execution the work OF this or
chestra is faultless. In the sccompani-
ments to the solo instruments the tone pro-
duced was finely graduated and soloist and
orchestra were one in time and information.
The programme included several popular
airs, and the solo playing OF Mr.. Stock
bridge. violinst, who is to make his home in
Montpelier after next September, was loud
ly applauded.
The grand march, "The Brass Button"
was composed especially for the occasion,
by Mr.. Wilder, and dedicated by him to
the cadets OF Norwich University. Supper
was served at intermission and at
the close of the dance special train took
the Mortified people to their homes.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-04
wells River.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge have returned from
their wedding journey and are housekeep-
ing in A. S. Davis tenement.
Mrs Stenning with her son Cyril is visit
ing relatives at her home in Canada. Mr..
Stennings vacation was short and he is at
work again.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bailey visited their
daughter, Mrs. Warden, at Hanover last
week.
Corinthian chapter, Order Eastern Star,
was invited to attend a reception rendered
Grand Patron J. S. Weeks at st. Johnsbury
on Thursday evening.
Mrs. Francina Powers, Miss Flora Brock
and Mrs. Goodwin were at Newport last
week attending the department convention
Of the Woman's Relief Corps.
Harry Marshal is home from Lancaster
spending his two weeks vacation with his
parents.
Rev. Mr.. Kilbourn Of Bradford preached
here last Sunday in exchange with Mr..
Credeford.
Misses Grace Allison and Nora Markham
visited in Lisbon last week.
Mr.. Burkinshaw intends building a nice
house on land he recently purchased OF
George Randall.
We understand that N B. Perkins will
move to Woodsville if he can lind tene-
ment to suit him.
Mrs. Graves, who has been the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. Goss, has returned to her
home in Springfield, Mass
Sunday, June II being Muriel E. food.
wins thirteenth birthday anniversary, she
entertained her classmates on Saturday af
ternoon.
Miss Julia ii. Farwell, who has been
spending week here with her father, sail
ed ON Saturday for Naples for three
months stay in Europe.
James Dalton, who is connected with the
express business in Worcester, Mass, il
taking much needed rest and visiting hit
parents who reside in this village.
Mr. and Mrs j. Z. Worthen of Newbury
were in town on Saturday Mr.. Worthen il
the interest of commercial agency an(
Mrs. Worthen to pay a visit to her forme
home.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-04
COUNTY CONVENTION.

Washington County Republican conven-
ton was called to order shortly after ten
o'clock FIidaymorning by K. W .Huntley Of
Duxbury, chairman of the county conven-
ton.
Prayer was offered by Rev. G. e. Ladd of
Waterbury, and the call was read by Fred
Perrin Of Plainfield, secretary Of the county
committee. Reading the roll of the conven-
ton was omitted. w. w. Lapoint Of Barre
was appointed temporary chairman and II.
O. Whitehill of Waterbury temporary
secretary, On motion Of G. H. Crandall of
Berlin the temporary organization was
made permanent
Ii. w. Kemp of Montpelier introduced
the following resolution which was unani-
mously adopted: Resolved by the Repub-
licans OF Washington county in convention
assembled that we heartily endorse the
candidacy CT Hon. William P. Dillingham;
for the United States Senatorship and we
hereby pledge to him our united and en-
thusiastic support"
For first Senator @. l.. Ellis OF Roxbury
nominated u. 8. Stanton of Roxbury. Sec
onded by the Warren, Mortified and Mid
dlesex delegations. M. e. Foster OF Wood
bury nominated r. F. Drenan of Wood
bury. Seconded by the Calais delegation.
Further seconds of Mr.. Stanton's name
were made by the Barre city, Waterbury
and Waitstield delegations.
The result of the vote was as follows;
Whole number of votes 155
Necessary to q choice 70
Mr.. Stanton had l3l
Mr.. Drenan had "a
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-04

and Mr.. Stanton was declared the nominee.
Mr.. Stanton's nomination was made unan.
nous.
The chair appointed as a committee on
resolutions FL. W. Kemp Of Montpelier, G.
II. Crandall of Berlin, H o. Worthen o.
Barre, g. K. Moody Of Waterbury and S
=. Staples OF Northfield.
For second Senator Col. Fred K. Smith
presented the name of j. A. DeBoer OF
Montpelier in succinct happy manner.
George III. Crandall OF Berlin nominated
Wilbur Brown Of Berlin Mr.. DeBoer's
nomination was seconded by the Warren,
Waterbury, Cabot, East Montpelier and
Middlesex delegates, and Mr.. Browns by
Fayston, Moretown, part of Middlesex
and Calais. In seconding Mr.. DeBoer's
nomination William Chaplin of Middlesex
said he would vote for him If he lived on
the top OF Mount Hunger in Worcester Lo-
calitycuts no figure, we want the best man."
The result OF the vote was as follows:
Whole number, 152
Necessary to a choice, n
Mr.. DeBoer had 101
Mr.. Brown had 81
and Mr.. DeBoer was declared nominated.
On motion of Capt. b. Ii. Wells Of Barre
committee OF one from each town was APP
pointed by the chair to nominate county
committee.
For first assistant judge O. d. Edgerton OF
| Northfeld was nominated by George b.
Hall of Mortified and Judge Edgerton was
unanimously renominated. For second as
sstant Judge b. K. Demeritt Of Waterbury
placed e. W. Huntley of Duxbury in nom
ination. o. II Leonard OF Calais was nom
| mated by T. I. Lsmphere Of Calais. The
result OF the vote was as follows:
Mr.. Huntey had 141.
| Mr.. Leonard had IL and Mr.. Huntley was
declared nominated.
For judge Of probate Hiram Carleton of
Montpelier was nominated by reclamation,
as we're Richard A. Hoar OF Barre for States
attorney, 9. O. Graves OF Waterbury for
sheriff and Bowman B. Martin Of Marsh
field for high bailiff.
For county commissioner Fred Blanchard
nominated Daniel Worcester and Fred b.
Mudgett OF Barre placed George j. TOwne
of Barre, in nomination.
The result of the vote was as follows:
Whole number, 1913
Necessary to a CHOICE 60
Mr. Worcester had 81
Mr.. Towne had g.
and Mr.. Worcester was declared nominated
The committee on resolutions reported
the following which was unanimousl!
adopted;
"rhe Republicans of Washington county
in convention assembled, endorse the plat
form and candidates Of the national
state and district conventions and pledge
our hearty support TO them and to the nom
inees Of this convention"
G. f. Camp of Barre, @. w. Ladd of Wor
cester. u H. McAllister Of Waitsfeld, r. +
Drenan of Woodbury., Fred Perrin of Plain
field, j. Ii. Winch Of Northfeld and F. Nj
Cory of Montpelier were elected a count.
committee.
On Motion of Judge Barney it was vote
that the next county convention call be Of
the basis OF three delegates from each tow
, and city and one additional delegate TO
each tiftyvoters OF majority fraction thereo
Adjourned at one o'clock.
The county committee met this afternoo
and organized by the election OF DR.. @.
} Camp of Barre as chairman and Fred Pei
rim OF Plainfeld as secretary.
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PlalnHeId.

l.. A. Batchelder attended the Republic
can convention at White River Junction,
alternate for DR.. Smith, who was detained
by a patient. - Mrs. K. j. Colby, Miss
Flora Camp, Miss Chamberlain, Mrs j. e.
Bailey, Mrs. King and Rev. +. I. Clark
were in attendance at the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union convention at
Cabot. 60 The children Of George King
now number four. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Alonzo Powers of Chelsea spent Wednes-
day at A. V. Taylor's. - Andrew Law
renee OF Philadelphia is visiting his sister,
Amanda Batchelder. - The Junior
League of the Methodist church give a
strawberry supper from five to seven Fri
day evening. - That it is the unexpect-
ed which sometimes happens along the
journey of life, especially bicycle trips, vas
very forcibly illustrated by Charles Wood
ward last Monday. While coming down
Hotel hill, he let go his hold on one side OF
the hande-bar slightly reversing The direc'
ton. Mr.. Woodward kept on in his origi'
nal course performing evolutions to the un
inflated very wonderful, Perhaps he could
give an accurate estimate of the depth OF
dust in this village, - Orrin Sanborr
has purchased of o. j. st. Cyr his milk
| route.