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The age-herald., 1900-07-22
SHOT IN THE ABDOMEN
Allies at Tien Tsin Met With Narrow ~ Escape, Which Seemed Up to
 Midnight Would be Ter
 ribe Disaster.

New York, July 21.-The Evening World publishes the following from it's Tien Tsin correspondent under date of Che Foo, July 19 via Shanghai, July 21:
 ''The attack on the native city of Tien Tsin on July 13 resulted in the narrowest escape from what seemed up to midnight would be a terrible disaster for the allies. The Russians swung north and the other allies south At daybreak the Russians were to take the forts near the native city wall and the other allies the city itself
 "General Fukushina, the Japanese com- mander, promised that the Japanese en- gineers, after three hours shell fire from the guns, would cross the bridge over the moat before the wall, and, blowing up the great south gate, make a breach for the infantry to enter. Upon this depended ev- erythng General Fukushina had not secuted the bridge and in twenty-four hours had not secuted the ground over which the charge on the bridge had to be made.
 ''The Chinese destroyed the bridge and flooded the land around it. The allies shell fire in no wise subdued the Chinese rife fire from the loop-holed wall, which Was
  in depth around it.
 'An outer wall of mud made it~impossi- ble for the infantry and marines coming on the field to reply to the Chinese ire. They lost 50 men in ten minutes, and shen rushed back from the mud wall which tifey had reachced.
 "General Dorward, the British cop- mander, hastened forward with frag- mentary instead of an integral skirmish line.
 .The American marines and the Welsh Fusiliers, together, under command or Waller, were on the extreme left. Then the British marines and the French ad- yanced with the Japanese along the road toward the gate in the mud wall.
 Not Clear to Lscum
 .Dorward's plan for the Americans to support the Japanese was not made clear to Colonel Liscum of the Ninth United States Infantry.
 "Dorward lays the blame for the blun- der and sacrifice of life on Liscum, but Forwards chief of staff was heard to say when Liscum moved: Get in down the road anywhere, quickly
 "Colonel Liscum hurriedly- led his men through the gate in as open order as pos sible They were immediately under fire.
 ."rhe staff saw them pass over the bridge leading to field, which proved to be a cul de sac.
 Before the two battalions of Americans, numbering 426 men, could extend them- selves they were subjected besides the fire from the loopholes in the forts, to a fierce fire from the embrasures in a line of forti- fled mud houses on their flank.
 "rhree thousand rifles probably were .yvi which amazed every officer among the allies.
 '.The blue shirts of the American troops made them distinct marks where the khaki uniforms of the other allies could not be seen Colonel Liscum. guiding his men, walked up and down the line, and even ducking his head while the bullets fell around.
 .srhe Americans charged into the flank fire with rushes. The ground over which they charged was marshy and lined with ditches. A
 "It was evidently Colonel Liscum's inter-
The age-herald., 1900-07-22
AFTER REPUBLICAN VOTES
Independent Candidates in Lee and
 Russell Are Active

Columbus, Ga., July 21.-(Special)-The independents in the Senatorial District of Lee and Russell Counties, Ala are at tempting to use the Republicans. Yester- day the Republicans met and endorsed the Democratic Senatorial nominee, General George P. Harrison. Today meeting of some of the Republicans was held in Girard at which they endorsed his opponent, E. H. Baker of Phoenix City. The meeting today was not regular or official and the chair man and secretary of the Republican Ex- ecutive Committee of Russell state that it was wholly unauthorized General John T. Morgan was to have spoken in Phoenix City tonight, but could not come on &C., count of i'll health. Congressman Bank head and others spoke.
 N. N. Shippey who was arrested on a warrant from Birmingham, was released this afternoon by direction of Governor
The age-herald., 1900-07-22
Hanna and Mckinley Confer

Canton, O., July 21.-Senator Hanna mo- nopolized nearly all of President McKin- Iey's Friday. This was the final confer ence between the President and the Ma tional Chairman prior to the opening of the Eastern headquarters in New York next week. The Senator said he would leave for New York next Wednesday and the East ern headquarters would be opened soon after his arrival. The speaking campaign he said, would not open before the first of September, and as yet he does not pretend to say what kind of campaign will be conducted.
 "The people will decide that" he said land the committee will merely serve them tho kind of amusement they desire."
The age-herald., 1900-07-22
Troops to Africa

Kingston, Jamaica, July H.-The Royal Mail steamer Derwent which has just ar rived has been chartered to proceed im- mediately. to Bermuda and St. Helena to convey the West India regiment from those places to the west coast of Africa to re- inforce the Ashanti expedition.
The age-herald., 1900-07-22
Issue of Postage Stamps

Washington, July 21.-The annual state ment showing the total issue of postage stamps, stamp books, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers and postal cards for the fiscal year ending June 30, 190O was given out at the Postoffice Department to- day It shows the aggregate number of all such matter issued to have beeen 5 2S3 6S7, ,d1 ) articles, valued at $97,6S7,772.
The age-herald., 1900-07-22
THE WEATHER.

FOR ALABAMA-LOCAL RAINS SUM DAY; MONDAY, FAIR; LIGHT TO FRESH SOUTHEASTERN WINDS.
The age-herald., 1900-07-22
Troops for China

Paris. July A.-The cruiser Bugeaud and the transport Tigre sailed today from Tou- lon for China with battalion of infantry and a heavy consignment of war materials.
The age-herald., 1900-07-22
LemIey,s W ound Not Serious

Washington, July H.-Admiral Remey re- ports that Captain Lemey's wound. gun shot in the flesh of the left thigh, is not serious.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-07-28
First Pub. July 2s-3.
Notice of Final Repoft-E 1880.

In the County Court OF Lancaster County, Ne
braska.
In re estate of Christina Hass, deceased.
The state of Nebraska to Theodore Kline
guardian of Jacob Kline, insane; Jacob Kline,
Charles Kline, Theodore Kline; to all persons
interested in said estate, and to any other
heirs or next of kin Of the said Christina HAS,
deceased.
Take notice that Theodore Kline has filed a
final report Of his acts and doings as adminis-
traitor OF said estate, and 1t has been ordered
that said matter be set for hearing on the 18th
day of August 1900, before said county court,
in the court house, at Lincoln, Lancaster
county, Nebraska, at the hour Of ten O'Clock A.
NJ. at which time any person interested may
appear and contest the same; and notice of this
proceeding is ordered published for three
weeks consecutiyely in The Courier OF Lincoln,
Nebraska.
Witness my hand and the seal OF said county
court this 10th day Of July, 1900.
TsEALl FRANK R.WATERs,
County Judge.
By wAITxn A. LEEsE, Clerk County Court
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-07-28

blue and white quilt and her lips we're
trembling.
After Q moment Lucy spoke.
"Terse, don't you want Nina here with
you? / am sure Madam Bertrand
would let her off without notice. and
We can get her sewing to do here in the
house. SHAFT write and tell her to
comet"
When Lucy began speaking Trese had
opened her eyes. They had strained,
far-sway look, but as Lucy talked they
grew large and bright: At the words,
ssShan't write and tell her to Gomez"
the old woman's mouth trembled, the
tears gathered, and, sitting up. she
stretched out her arms, crying: mon
Pere! Mon Pere! then fell back white
and trembling.
Lucy was frightened. Hurrying to
the kitchen for some water, she came
back crying. "Trese! Trese! What is the
matter?"
It was some time before Lucy could
make sny impression on the old woman.
But ut last her breath came more nat
urally, and. opening her eyes. she smiled
M at Lucy's anxious face and motioped
away the water.
Lucy turned to put down the glass,
and when che came back 10 the bed
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-07-28
]. L. TOMLINSON
]. CRAIG HAVEMEYER
R. g. WOOD

Treee was looking at picture that
stood on bracket below a print OF the
Virgin at the foot of the bed. 1t was
the picture Of young girl with curly
hair and great laughing grey eyes.
Trese looked at the picture, and then at
the Virgin. and muruured MA petite
Nina. Ma pouvre Nina"
There was silence for some time,
while the old woman lay with closed,
her lips moving as though in prayer.
Then she spoke. mo. Miss Lucy, my
Nina must not come here. These neigh
bors are gooi. kind, but not friends for
my little one. 1t is right where she is.
A long pause, while Trese breathed
heavily. 81 may live long, long time
She would lose all chance" Here Lucy
broke 10, but Trese continued:
She is good, but that would not be
right"
Then placing her thin hand on Lucy's
soft white one: "Your father and you
are 90 good. l want not She is young
and happy; / am old. 30 old"
There was step across the kitchen
and Father Marand entered.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-07-28

''Papa said Today that Mr.. Dimling
was bachelor" said Willie to Esther.
What is bachelor?"
Don't you know what bachelor
is?" replied Esther with superior wis.,
dom. "a bachelor is an cid maids
husband" Bazaar.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-07-28

A woman's confession to her 6ance
usually lacks one of three thinge: car.
dor courage or-msmory.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-07-28

Works Both Ways.
MISREPRESENTATION knows no party.
Regrlar-Well, 20 party knows re.
form.-Town Topics.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-07-28

Do you get your Courier regularly?
Please compare address. If incorrect,
please send right address to Courier
Office. Do this this week.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
JOS. |. RHEES
DROWNED OFF.
MAINE COAST.
The News Of the Sad Event was Re-
ceived With General Regret In
Wheeling Where 7,
HE RESIDED UNTIL MARCH
OF the Present Year, When He and
His Brother Became Interested
at Southport, Me.

The sad intelligence that Joseph l..
Rhees. son OF the late DR.. Morgan L.
Rhees, was drowned Saturday night off
the Maine coast. was received In Wheel
Ing with general regret. Joe Rhees was
one of the most versatile of men, and
numbered his friends In Wheeling by
the hundreds. The news OF the trag-
edy came In the following telegram
from the deceased's brother. Morgan l..
Rhees, the artist. to Mr.. C. E. Morris:
BOOTH BAY HARBOUR, Me-.
setcmber a, 1900.
Lieut.. C. E. Morris. Wheeling. W. Va.
Joe drowned. Run down in dark by tug.
Come ut once II possible, ut my expense, 10
settle up affairs. Wire answer. LsEIs'
MORGAN fRHEES.
A telegram from Boothbay Harbor,
Maine. states that Mr.. Rhees had START
ed for Southport. his home, from Booth
bay Harbor. In q small boat and was
run down by tug In the darkness, The
body was found In the seawecd the fol-
lowing morning.
Joseph L. Rhees was forty years Of
age, and well known to very many
people In this community. having come
here when a boy with his parents, his
father, the late DR.. Morgan J. Rhees,
being a prominent physician, and re-
siding for many years on Fourteenth
street.
Mr.. Rhees occupied n prominent po-
s!tioa In musical circles In this vicinity,
having been organist ut the First Pres
byterlan church in Bridgeport, Ohio,
ana later was organist at the First.
hk.- 4. l..
was also instrumental In bringing some
of the most prominent musical talent
mere. lie took course of art study
Mt Paris. and was an artist Of no mean
AFFINITY He was also employed In the
engineering department in CONSTRUCTING
the Niagara Falls tunnel. and also as
sisted In laying out Il portion OF the
town of Niagara Falls. He Inter
studied law In the office Of Messrs. Frs
kins & Allison, and was admitted to the
bar In 1897 he opened an office In the
Germanio Half Dollar Bank building, in
June or thar year, and remained there
until June, 1898.
Upon the breaking out Of the Spanish
American war he enlisted In COMPANY
d, Second regiment, West Virginia vol
unteers: was mustered In as first SER
seant of the company, and served un-
III the muster out Of the regiment, April
~, 1887. he was generally known as
the best first sergean: in the regiment.
He returned to this city last Decem.
Der to practice law, and remained un.
I'll March, when he went to Southport,
Maine. where he had since resided. He
is survived by only one brother, Nor
gan ]. Rhees. the artist his parents be-
ing deceased. The news of his sad
death will be heard with great regret
b? his many friends in this city and
vicinity.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
Serious Accident Averted.

What might have been an accident
fraught with the death OF many per-
sons was prevented by Joseph Mahooh
and Joseph Hell, ut Bcnwood, ycstrr-
day. On the Baltimore 6 Ohio tracks,
at the head of Eighth street, In Ben
wood, at 10 o'clock q. m. the break shoe
on south-going freight train caught
IN frog and wrcnched Itself loose from
the car and became tightly wedgcd
there. Mr.. Mahood heard the noise, and
ran to see what 1t was. Knowing that
the No. 1903 passenger train, bound for
Cincinnati, was due at that point In
about five minutes. he hurriedly sent
for the foreman Mt the junction, so that
the train could be Tagged, and then &C.
cured an axe. and after great effort
he succeeded in removing the obstruc-
ton. Werc It not for these two gan
tirmcn serious accident would surely
have occurred, and 1t might. have re-
suited In n great loss OF life.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
TOBACCO WORKERS
Convention Opening Deferreu 10
Await the Arrival of Several Dele
gates-Informal Meeting Held.

The convention OF the International
Association Of Tobacco Workers which
will be in session here all this week did
not assemble yesterday morning as was
expected, owing to the non-arrival OF
the delegates from Richmond and Pc
tersburg, Va.
The delegates that have arrived as
sembled at Odd Fellows hall yesterday
morning on schedule time and Presi-
dent Henry Fisher, of st. Louis. was in
the chair. Secretary E. L. Evans. of
Louisville. being also present. A COM
mittee on credentials was appointed,
but the report was deferred until the
arrival of the other delegates.
They then adjourned until after
noon expecting the other delegates to
arrive in the meantime. When the af-
tcrnoon session was called to order It
was found that the Richmond and Pc
,tcrsburg delegates were not present,
and they adjourned until this morning
when the real work OF the convention
will begin. The credentials committee
will bring in their report this morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
Struck BY a Train.

Yesterday afternoon. about half-past
three o'clock, Mrs. Sheldon was struck
by an Ohio River train ut the foot OF
Twenty-four,h street. and hurled some
distance. When picked up she was un-
conscious. She was removed to her
home, in East Wheeling. where a phys
icIan was summoned. The result OF
her injuries cannot yet be determined
but 1t is thought they are not of 4 serl-
GUS nature. Mrs. Sheldon became BOWL
dered when she saw the train approach
Ing, and did not know which way to
turn. She was returning from the
other side of the river, and had just
gotten off VOLTS ferry boat.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
MoGULs only-Meet tonight at
Arion hall, 1850 o'clock. Committee.


The Republicans OF Clay and Union
districts will meet on Tuesday evening,
Mt 1880 o'clock. at the club room opposite
the city building. for the purpose OF re-
organizing the old Clay-unio District
Republican club. and also for the pur-
pose OF organizing Rough Rider conf
pany OF those OF the members who de-
sire to Join n marching club. Great in
tercst Is being taken In this movement
to reorghnize the old club that did such
effective service during the campaigns
OF 1873 and 1896, and the younger cle-
mcnt IS anxious 10 ret In line for Tho
Roosevelt demonstration on the 18th Of
October.
An invitation has been extended TO nj,
Republicans OF Clay and Union districts
10 join in this movement.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
Oh J,stelliae,,cer,:
ONCE: 90 and . Z Fourteenth street.
New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Lime Juice--Albert stolze & Co.
Notice TO Iron and Steel Workers.

Lime Juice-Albert Stolze & Co.
Notice TO Iron and Steel Workers.
:, Gas Heating Stoves-Geo. W. Johnson's
Sons, Esia-
ABoon to Novel Rcuders-stanton's Old
City Book Store.
Desirable Room for Rent. b
Wanted-A White. Girl.
WGnted--One or More Persons.
Notice to the Public-Mr. Orion L. Zane.
High Glass Wajstings-Geo. NJ. Shook &
Co.-E!Shth pagt. Col
100 Patterns FALL style colored Shirts
Observation-Disclosures Page.
Great Shoe yalues-1-ocke Shoe Com
a Lady-R. II. List.
2 Mrs. w. S. HutchIns.
For Salc-Simpson & Tatum.
For Sale-G. o. Smith. EN sLs
Stocks for Sale--Norton & Co.
For Salo--Howard HaZlett & Son.
when Greek Meets Greck"-Whlte
Swan Laundry. =, lli
Love at SiSht"-H. +. Bchrels Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25

Yesterday afternoon horse driven by
William Foosc, the coal dealer became
frightened on South Wood street and
dashing up the street threw the driver
out at the corner Of Twenty-ninth and
Wood streets. Mr.. Foosc was remov-
ed to his home at 26l9 Locust street,
where n surgeon found him suffering
with two ribs fractured on his left side
and otherwise badly bruised.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
Struck Out Nine Men,

The Charles Stephens were defeated
by the VIII Gutmans in n well-played
game of bal at the Fulton grounds Sun
day afternoon. The score was 10 to 4,
andrthe feature Of the game was the
great pitching OF Bennett, who struck
out nine of the Gutmans. McConlsey
pitched for the Gutmans. and gave his
opponents nine hits. while thirteen hits
were secured off Bennett.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
Raided the Roat.

On Sunday Sheriff McCleary. Of
Brooke county, and posse raided boat
that has been lying in the river at
Steubenville for some time past, being
the resort of questionable characters
and causing complaint from citizens OF
the neighborhood. The occupants made
their escape and the craft was brought
down the river to Wellsburs yesterday.
a large quantity of liquors was found
on board.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
Car and Wagon Collide.

At 3 O'clock yesterday afternoon the
delivery wagon of Ault 6 Sons. OF
Bellaire, collided with motor No. &C, on
Eoff street, near Thirty-sixth. The
tongue Of the wagon cut a.gash In the
fore leg Of one of the horses. and the
front Of the car was considerably dam
aged. No one was hurt.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
Bitten by n Dog.

Yesterday afternoon George Pole, who
resides on Lawyer Clark's farm on
ChaplInc hill, was bitten in the chest
by his Newfoundland dog, Mr.. Pole
keeps the animal tied and was passing
him when the dog jumped at his throat,
knocking him down. The beast caught
him on the chest. producing n painful
wound. The dog was afterwards shot,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
FALL OPENING-FlNR TAILORING.

= We have now on display our large
and handsome line Of foreign and
domestic Woolens. The fashionable
cut and superior finish of our gar
.ments recommends itself to nil fash
,ionable dressers. Prices reasonable.
G. HESS & SONS,
Fashionable Tailors and Fine Fur
nishers, 152l-1323 Market st.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
MoGULS only-Meet tonight n,
Arion hall, 1880 o'clock. Committee.
Special Rates to Washington, Pa.
Account Agricultural Fnir.

September % TO sS Inclusive. the
Baltimore 8 Ohio win sell excursion
tickets To Washington. Pa. and return
n. rate OF 81 20, including admission TO
the fair. valid FOR return passage until
September -, inclusive.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
THE HUB cIorHrERs.
boy CLOTHES.

You want warmth, toughness and style in
your boys winter clothes: It's a happy
combination these three essentials that
make the HUB BOYS I CLOTHES So
popular everywhere. We have prepared
for anotherbig seasons trade, and from
the prices which i've have marked on our
entire line we know we'll not be disap-
pointed. We would call your special at
tenton to our line Of Boys Suits at s.. 80,
$500 and $3.50 They are. undoubtedly
better values than you will find anywhere
else at s1.oo to $3.50 more money. Plenty
Of suits as low as $50; others,sas high as
$1,000. Lots of novelties in Children's
Vestee Sailor Blouse, also Russian Blouse
Suits Ifyou see our line in comparison
with Others you will easily see that we.
show more goods than all other houses in
the city combined, and you'll pay less
money than you expect ifyou get your
4 boys clothes here. 5.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
Drum Repairing.

am prepared to rrpair all drums on
short notice, 4 large stock OF Rogers
patent drum heads always on hand,
w. II. PAUL,
silJ EoY Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-25
on nm

10000. N'Fa
Two 1invo fitted moro than twenty
thousand pnirs of Spcctacles, giving us
RIecord and experience unequulled by
niiy other sopticIan In Sc3t Virginia.
fSatisfhetiOn guaranteed.
KS JACOB W. GRUBB, Optician,
No. 1906 Market street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-31
-
A SUCCESSFUL FIRM.
Nelson ~ Olson Moving Into Il Lar-
ger and letter Building.

IT is Very apparent that the grocery
HrrIi or ->Fis0n * Dison, Tor spiie TING
doing business At l95 West Main street.
is prpsperiEe, as this evening after
closing up tlme the firm viii move the
stock of groceries into the new brick
building located at 121 West Main. two
doors cast 81 the present location. The
interior has been painted, new shelving
put in, q large addition built on the
north. and everything arranged for
carving much larger stock and
handling II more conveniently. by
close application to business. keeping
only the best groceries. selling at rea-
sonable prices and delivering them
promptly the firm of Nelson & Olson
has prospered as it deserves, and Mon
day morning their customers and
friends viii find them in larger and
more convenient building, With a stock
of fresh groceries and ready for busi-
ness. The firm is grateful for all past
patronage. and hopes to merit contin-
uance Of the same. All orders Will re-
ceive prompt attention, and If You VIII
telephone your orders you Will be sure
to get the best goods on the market.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-31
KLEIz1NG AGAIN ACQUITTED.
Armstrong Defeated and Costs Taxed
Armstrong.

In the case against II. A. Kletzing
brought By f. w. Armstrong, loan
broker, the jury, after being out about
twenty minutes last evening returned a
verdict of not guilty, and defendant was
again discharged. AS soon as the verdict
was announced c. II. Z. Boardman, at
torney for Mr.. Kletzing, filed a motion
to tax all the costs Of prosecution to F.
w. Armstrong, which motion the court
sustained, saying that as the suit was
brought for the qualification of personal
motives and with the object of enforc-
ing civil debt, that his court could not
be used at the taxpayers expense for
that purpose.-Loc. D 1t.