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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-12-14
Hugo.

Meeting closed at the Methodist
church Monday night, interest was
taken but there were no additions,
Mrs. worley is having her house
covered.
Albert & rabensteiD returned home
from Malcolm, Iowa last week.
Mr.. Murray delivered hogs in New
Florence Tuesday.
"Madam Rumor" says we are going
10 have a wedding In our neigBbor-
hood in the near future.
Rose.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-12-14

In sluggish liver, herbine, b, ITS
beneficial action upou the hillary
tracts, renders the bile more fluid, aud
brings the liver into a more sound,
health condition. thereby bsuishiug
the sense of drowsiness, lethsrgy, and
the general feeling of apathy which
arise from the disorders of the liver
Price SO cts. Cason's Pharmacy,
~ lin. Montgomery City, Mo.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-12-14

Elton Hooker, OF Gamma, was VS.
iiug friends In this city this week.
John Rodgers. Jr.. of rear Bell
lower, delivered TO Palmer h Coving-
ton at this place last Monday IS head
Of cattle that CONSISTED entirely OF
two-year old h%eiters, of the hereford
took. Henry Knmp added three OF
the same stock, They were all white
faced aud said TO be oue of the choic-
est loads of young cattle ever shipped
from this place.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-12-14

When the stomach Is tired out it
mus, have a rest, but we cant live
without food. Kodol Dyspepsia
C~ure~digests what you eat" SO that
you can eat all the good food YOU
want while IL is restoring the diges-
tive organs to health. 1t is the ouly
preparation that digests all kinds OF
food. City Drug Store. i2-7-lm
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-12-14

Some of tho yonng folks met at the
home Of Beulsh Bentley west of Town
last Friday night. where she gave
them a play party. All were royalty
entertained.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-12-14
WANTED!

Reliable man for Manager of Branch
Office we wish te open in this vicinity.
II your record IL o. X. here Is an OPP
p%oriuuity. Kindly give good refer
ence when writing. The A. 4. Nor.
ris Wholesale House, Cincinnati, o.
illustrated Catalogue 4 cts. stamps.
l2-l4-ti.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-12-14
WeiIsyille.

Friday with his parents at this city.
Messrs J. r. McQuie and l. l.. Kirk
spent Saturday in Montgomery.
Mise Leila Enslen who has been the
guest OF relatives IN Moberly has re-
turned home afler a delightful visit.
Our High School rendered a fine
program las, Friday which was "Li-
brary Day" Miss Addie Reigbley's
solo was especially good. There was
not man, visitors present ~ the
weather did not permit.
Claude aud Clarence Taylor OF
Mnrtinsburg were here SATURDAY..
Brother Carr OF Montgomery
preached at the Christian church
SUNDAY.
Mr.. McGrew OF Martinsburg, and
Mr.. Ksllmpyer of New Florence at
tended special work OF the Masonic
Chapter after which they repaired TO
the purlors OF Mrs. l. l.. Kirk, for
o ysters
Father Gross was up from Mont
pomery Sunday aud preached at the
Catholic church.
Mrs. 5. L. Rrnch OF Jouesburg who
has been the guest OF Mrs. l.. l.. Kirk
for several wrsks returned home Fri.
dav.
Miss Naomi Pollard spent Friday
In MsriiDsburg and attended the en-
iertaiument at Hilkcmeyer's Hall.
Mrs. N. Aubry who has been the
guest of her granddaughter Mrs. will
Reuscba in st. Louis for several
weeks returned home Tuesday
The "Seniors" OF our High School
will give a reception at MIR. Davis
parlor Friday night Dec. IA, 1900.
Full particulars next week.
Walter Msrling OF Olney was up
Tuesday.
Edgar Brooke and wife went to
Montgomery the first of the week
where they will make their future
home.
Messrs Harrison, Clark, Pew, &. A,
Nuns, Wall. aud others Of Montgom-
cry aud Gooch. Hendershoti, Riding,
Nolan aud Williams OF Middletown
attended the |. o, o. +. meeting Sat-
urday night, after the special work
they repaired to the psrlors Of MrsL.
l.. Kirk for oysters.
Mrs. Bert Henderson, of Middle.
town was the guest Of Mrs. Charles
FULLY Saturday.
Mrs. Ell Cox of near town who
has been seriously i'll IS reported bet
ter.
Henry Overbaugh ahd wife of Mar.
tinsburg were the guests of Mrs. Shu-
mate Sunday.
Rex Meyers aud Buford Reed of
Middletown were over Sunday.
Mrs. Carroll Wisdom is the guest of
her mother Mrs. j. l.. Rodgers.
Mrs 5. j. r'erril gave a reception in
bn,,n. 90 hos ,,sa.a Nil. E,.,,. ,.,ao
Briggs, last Thursday afternoon.
Among the guests we're Misses Amel-
in, Lydia aud Flora Kuhue. Tilly aud
Nora Motz, Della fully, Mollie Kelly,
Dolly Sharp, Josie Elton, Alletta
Travis, Lucy Paxton, Doshia Cartber.
Helen Baker, Estelle Blattner, Leona
Siodghl, Alb Hsinsley and Lillian
Gilliland.
The Rag Time Social Club gave a
dance at DIR. Blaiues hall Tuesday
night. Those present were Misses
Jessie Creech, Amelia and Cecilia
Meyers, Mayme O'dounell, Gertrude
Baker, Heien Pomeroy ana Messrs
John King, Bill Schultz, Edgar Reign
ey. Less Gilliland, Sam Gilliland,
Landy Lehnen aud Pete Meyes.
They reported a deligh tul time.
Miss Mayme Elton spent Friday in
dartinsbnrh.
Elton Hooker, OF Gamma, was VS.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-12-14

There was n load of hogs shipped
from here sunday night, four loads of
hogs and cattle Monday night, one
,o~d OF mu,r~ Tuesday night aud one
load of hogs "Wednesday night.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-12-14

W. give below a partial list Of those
W ho delivered hogs Mt this place on
Monday, Tuesday mud "Wednesday Of
this week.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-12-14

These sales ranged from $3.50 to
f4.65 per hundred.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14
MONK STORE CLOSED.
Amount of Indebtedness Of
Firm Not Known.

The doors of the Monk Nero. Co.
were closed last Friday, and an
inventory Of stock Immediately
taken. The amount Of the indebt-
edness of the firm is not known.
The Bond Shoe Co., Of Kansas
City, is one Of the heaviest credit
ors and drew a sight draft through
the First National bank of Vinita,
that morning on the firm for $1,000
which was not paid. The business
was first known as the w. j. Har-
rison Mercantile Co. and did bus.
mess in the Harris brick that was
burned down last October, after
which the firm resumed business
in the Thompson rock building.
A few months ago the name of the
firm was changed to Monk Mercan-
tile Co., and John Monk, the re-
puted proprietor spent his time on
the outside buying eggs and poul-
try for the firm while w. J. Har-
rison conducted the store on the
inside assisted by John Chouteau
and Joe Richardson as salesmen.
A few days ago W. j. Harrison
ceased to work in the store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14
story ofas slave.

TO be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains OF disease Is the worst
form OF slavery. George ID. Williams
OF Manchester, Mich, tells how such
slave was made free. lie says: my
wife has been so helpless for ilye years
that she could not turu over 10 bed
alone. After using Two bottles OF
Electric bltters, she Is wonderfully
improved and able TO do her own
work" This supreme remedy for fe-
male diseases quickly cures nervous.
ness, sleeplessness, Melancholy, head
ache, backache, falating and dizzy
spells. This miracle working medI-
cline Is Godeend 10 weak, slckly and
run down people. Every bottle guar
anteed. Only 80 cents. Sod by Peo-
ple's drug store and A. W. Foleman,
Druggists. dw
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14
chIIdrens DAY ExercIses.

ChIldrens day exercises weree oh
served Sunday evening at oclOcl
at the Presbyterian church. A shor
program consisting OF songs an'
rccitatlons was rendered.
Song-Sacred Song. 65
Song-Sacred Song. 223
Invocation-Rey. King.
Anthem-Cholr.
Rec.-Mary Ballentine.
Song-Hossnna to Jesus Above.
Rec.-Eila Green.
Rec.--Staffard Daniels.
SOng-Infant class.
Rcc.-Tessie Choteau.
Rec.-Enie Dodge
Song-Slnging Praises.
Rec.-Leyle Mars.
Song-Golden Rays.
Rec.-Carrie Knight.
Rec.-Lucy Couch.
Song-226.
Rec.---Dorman Conklln.
IienedlcLlOn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14
BIsnark,a iron Nerve.

was the result OF his splendid health.
Indomtable will and tremendous
energy are not found where stomach
liver, kidneys and bowels are out OF
order II you want these qualities
and the success they bring, use DIR.
Kings New life pills. They develop
every power OF the bIaln aud body.
Only 25c at Peoples drug store A. w.
Foremans.. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

II you are troubled with that most
uncomfortable disease called piles,
don't neglect II. Don't let the COM
plaInt get a ilrm hold Every day the
disease Is neglericd IL gpws worse.
Commence at o0ce to use Tabler's
buckeye pile ointment, the relief is
immediate, and cure lnfalliblc. Price,
so cents In bottles. Tubes, 75 cents.
Peoples Drug Store. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

"For Ave years had the bleeding
piles and could not work. l was In
duced TO try Beggs' german salve, and
IL gave me such quick relief aud the
cure is so permanent. 1 want every
body troubled with this anoying dis
ease to know OF it."-E. Il. Walker,
Alton, III. Peoples drug store. W
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

Messrs Phlpps 8 Williams, attorneys,
OF Mattoon, ILL.,, have located in vi
nIta, and will open an Office as soon
as suitable rooms can be obtained.
These gentlemen come with the very
best Of references and from appear
ance are we'll equipped 10 their chosen
profession and we bespeak for them
a successful business.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14
Graduate.

Among the graduates OF the Mound
Vile, Mo-, schools, is found the name
of Willie II. Ward. Those who re-
member him as he left here a COM
paratively few years ago will nnd 1t
difficult TO appreciate him as a man
in stature and almost In years. The
removal Of the family and later the
death OF the father, w. p. Ward, were
regretted circumstances. The young
man is nephew OF l. N. Ward, OF
the White Oak neighborhood.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14
LIghtnInps Erenks.

Lightning struck Dave Halls house
in northwest part Of town Wednesday
demolishing the flew, scattering the
cooking stove over the kitchen floor
and tearing of patches OF plaster In
many parts of'the house. The bricks
from the flew were scattered around
aud some OF them ground 10 powder.
The mystery is that the house was
not set on fire. Mr.. Hall intended
moving in1hursday but will now have
TO walt for repairs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14
Farm For Rent.

Six miles south OF Nowata, /. Il.
700 acres cultivation and 200 acres
grass land, all under fence. Plenty OF
water. Good buildings. Terms $780,
Call on or address A. c. Atkins,
Wntnvn. I. n IA
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

Little Ethel Armour OF Rockford,
ILL.,, who was so severely burned few
weeks ago has entirely recovered aud
without a single scar. Used Beggs'
German salye, that Away cures scalds
burns, cuts and sores, quickly, with
out leaving scars. Don't be without
it. Peoples drug store. W
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

Last spring E. ]. Evans, Cairo H.,
was so run down ln health had TO give
up work. Was also troubled with
bolls and eczema. He writes. doc
tors did me no good but before 1 ha
iinished-one bottle Of Beggs' blood
purifier, 1 began TO improve and am
now a we'll man. Peoples drug
store. N
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14
Mrs. E. W. Early, Marion, Ind

Mrs. e. w. Early, Marion, Ind,
who has been III for years, writes, ~
was tired, could not sleeper eat, and
was rapidly going into decline. Doc
tor called II blood disorder, but could
not cure me am now IN perfect
health aud give all the credit to
Beggs' blood purifier. Peoples drug
store. ~
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

The base ball team returned Friday
morning from weeks itinerary Of
Webb City and Joplin. They played
against remarkably hard luck, win
ming only one game out OF four or five.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

Cheatham's chill tonic Is peculiarly
adopted 10 persons In cnfeebled health
and invallds. II assists digestion and
Is perfect strengthener and ap-
petIzer Satisfaction or money re-
funded. Put up in tastless and hitter
styles. SOC size. Nv Foreman. W
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14
"S'Iute Yer Pardners. -

A blind "nddler" in front OF the
First National bank put in ten hour:
a day for two days last week making
music that would charm an Indian
cigar sign into Wild hoe-down.
s'iute yer pardners! Let 'er gol
Balance all an do-see-do!
Swing yer gals an run away
Right an left an gents sashayl
Gents 10 right an swing or cheat!
On 10 next gal an repeatl
Balance next an don'tbe shyl
Swing yer pard an swing hor high
Bunch the gals an cicle roundl
WhAck yer feet untIl they bound
Form baskiti Break aWayl
Swing an kiss an all get gayl
A. man left an balance ALI
Lift yer hoofs au' lot 'em fall
Swing yer op'sitsl Swing Aginl
Klsa the sage hens II you kin
Back to pardnorsi do-se-dol
All jlne hands an on ye go.
Gents salute yer little sweetai
Hitch an promlnade to seats
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14
WARNING ORDER

In the United states Commissioners Court
at vinlta, In the Northern District OF the
Indian Territory.
o. NEWMAN. ys PlAiH'iH lso, I'll.
l.. NJ, Douthitt. Defendant,
The defendant, l.. N. Douthitt, IS warned
TO appear in .his court within thirty days
q. j. Newman. Harry r. DonCnrlOs.
Date, May q, 1000. u. q. Commissioner
(SeaD o. ID. Neville.
40 Attorney for Nou-Tesident Defendant
lFirAt published In Indian Chieftain May
10th, 1901
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

Baby's coming should be time Of Joy
and happiness. Fear should be for
gotten and pain a stranger.
How often Is Il sop
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased 20 learn that there Is at
least one dreaded disease that science
has been able TO cure In all It's stages
and that Is catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now
known 10 the medical fraternity.
catarrh being constitutional disease
requires a constitutional treatment.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken lnternal-
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces OF the system, thereby
destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength
by building up The constitution and
assisting nature in doing It's work
The proprietors have so much faith In
It's curative powers that hoy offer
sl00 for any case II fails to core. Send
for list Of testimonials. Address.
Il. J. Cheney b o., Toledo, o. sold
by druggists, 75c. Halps family pills
are the best.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

STRAYED--One 'bay mare, years old.
about l4H hands high, branded arrow
head" Was last heard OF &C Jim Parks
place noar Big Cabin switch. Anyone de-
llvering animal or information OF same 20
Mrs. Sarah Gafbrino will be literally re-
warded.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

TAKEN UP--May 9th, enc black 4-year-
old mare. branded "ll' on left shoulder;
about l4h hands high, shod all round. The
owner can have mare by proving property
aud paying expense OF advertising, A. J..
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

TAKEN UP-sorrei mare wish white face,
or years old. about 10 hands high. no
mArks or brands. Taken up by John Null
lon. two miles southwest OF Duck Greek on
February %. ~
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14

TAKEN UP-Bay horse. years old, IA
hands high. bald face. whito feet, SIN all
scar on right shoulder. Owner can have
horse by proving and paying expenses, Thos
DOTS, 10 miles north OF Vinita. ~
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-14


mother Is
nerve rncked
and pain-ddden
- fearing and
almost suffer
ing death.
Il isn't right.
Nature never
meant Il to be
50. II the moth
er were strong
and well In n
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-15
Rates For the Fair.

The Lewiston Fair and Racing associa-
ton has been advised by the O. X. & N.
Co. that the same transportation ar
rangements will be made for the Lewis
ton fair that have already been given the
various state fairs throughout the north
west, viz:
That those shipping stock and exhibits
will pay full fare from the point of ship
ment to Lewiston and will be returned
free on presentation of certificate from
fair association that the stock has been
entered in the races or placed on exhi-
bition here. The N. p. has practically
agreed to make the same arrangements.
In reference to the excursion rates
nothing has been done but the fair man
agement expects to fix this satisfactorily
in short time.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-15
An EnviOuS Editor.

The usually quiet and conservative
Boise Statesman is now inquiring: 'Is it
right for an editor to recommend patent
icinesi"--Tribune.
The Tribune evidently overlooks the
fact that the Statesman is also publishing
that pathetic serial, "Story of Slave, y
and that other, "Baby's Skin was Bis
tered" A new one entitled, "Kick Me
Easy, Please" will be started shortly.
1t is understood that its author is Captain
James Graham. What's the matter with
you, anyway, Tribunee Can't you recog-
nize literary merit in others without be-
coming enviousl-Idaho Sunday Siftings
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-15
Death OF c. P. Huntington.

RAcouETTE LAKE.. N. Y, Aug. &c.
Huntington, president Of the Southern
Pacific Railway Company, died at his
camp, Pine Knot, in the Adirondacks, at
about midnight.
Apparently well on retiring at II o'clock,
ne was taken suddenly with choking
spell, which was quite common with him
and was not thought to be serious, but
he became worse. As soon al the serious
ness OF the attack was realized, a mes
senger was dispatched to the camp Of
Governor Lonnsbury for q doctor. and
he was on hand in half an hour. Mr..
Huntington died without gaining con.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-15
Not a Word About Silver.

We trust that our democratic contem-
poraries will copy from the acceptance
speech of Mr.. Bryan all that he says on
the silver question preparatory to new
appeals to the silver republicans Of Idaho
TO rally around him on the great silver
issue. Indeed the situation must be full
of comfort for silver republicans. Mr.
Bryan's speech of acceptance, the key
note of his campaign, contains not a word
OF hope for silver, not figure or fact
about the issue which was paramount
four years ago. After this let us hear no
more of Bryan's splendid courage and
consistency He has betrayed every
man who made sacrifice for him, every
man who has believed him an honest all.
vocate of free silver.-Caldwell Tribune.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-15
Sues for Peace.

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA Indications
of the desires Of China for peaceful
settlement of her present differences have
been multiplying Tor several days. Of
fetal evidence of that desire was pre-
sented to the department of state today.
It was in the form Of an edict promulga-
ted by the emperor, Kwang Hsu, ap-
pointing Ii Hung Chang as envoy pleni-
potentiary to negotiate with the powers
for an immediate cessation of hostili-
ties" pending a solution Of the problems
which have grown out of the anti-foreign
uprising in the empire. Earl Ii is to
act directly for the emperor, and fair
inference is that whatever terms he may
reach with the powers will be approved
by the imperial government.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-15
TO CONFER

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. I4.-The first
days session of the national or third
party convention was devoted entirely to
addresses, no formal action being taken
beyond the appointment of committee
OF three to confer with the anti-imperial-
lists, whose convention will open tomor-
row morning. The convention of the in
dependents was called to order in the
club rooms by Thomas M. Osborne of
Auburn, N. y. The number Of delegates
was not large but enthusiasm was pleu-
tiful
1--WE have chosen" said Mr.. Osborne,
ito be known, temporarily at least, by
the name of the national party Both Of
the old parties have grown corrupt and
selfish. In place of Lincoln and Sumner
and Chase we have Mckinley and Platt
and Hanna; in the place of Tilden and
Cleveland and Russell we have BRYAN
and Altgeld and Tillman."
Louis F.. Enrich of Colorado Springs,
Col, was presented as temporary chair
man. Mr.. Enrich said that the delegates
met neither as republicans nor demo-
Gratis, but as independents
Our presence here is witness to the
fact that the principles of neither party
give us satisfaction" he said. Trusts. he
delared, invariably began to thrive when.
ever the republicans came into power
Free coinage was dead issue. The cur.
rency bill was step in the right direc-
tion, hut very halting and stumbling
step. All the bonds should be made pay
able in gold
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-15
Geo. Dunlap Buried.

The remains Of Geo. Dunlap, who was
accidentally killed near Buffalo Hump,
being struck by falling tree, were bur-
ried in the cemetery at Grangeyille yes
terday. His former employer VIM.
Havernick, of this city, has made an eff
fort to find the young mans parents, but
to no avail. he having learned that the
father and sister who formerly lived in
Missouri had moved to some point in
Montana. Special efforts will be made to
locate them as the young man had con-
siderable valuable effects which will be
turned over to them when located.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-15

WAsHINGToN, Aug. IA AT the close
of the official day at the state department
the following announcement was hui
letned:
"The department of state announces
that message from Minister Conger has
been received, but of uncertain date, and
not in reply to the telegram sent TO him
on August s. 1t will not be made public"
This came at the conclusion of period
of intense expectancy and yet one devoid
of any actual developments save in the
foregoing meager announcement. Minis
ter Conger's message was received in
Washington shortly before noon, coming
first to the Chinese minister by the usual
route through Chinese officials. 1t was
in the American cipher. without date and
signed with the minister's name. 1t was
at once transmitted to the state depart
ment and conferences began between
Acting Secretary Adee and Secretary
Root.
Throughout the afternoon. however,
|
the state department maintained an unac-
countable reticence concerning the sub.
ject, declining to admit the message was
in hand. The suspense was cleared up at
4 O'Clock by the above announcement. 1t
was stated authoritatively that while the
message was of confidential character
and for that reason could not and would
not be given out, yet as means of allay-
ing possible misinterpretation it could be
said that the dispatch showed neither "a
better nor worse condition on the part
of the legationers at pekir. 1t did not
indicate whether Minister conger has or
has not received any messages from this
government.