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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
GUNS ARE KEPT BoouIHs.
Beers Keep British Soldiers Con-
Stantly Engaged.

StdnLiy Engaged.
London.-(Speei-il THE following re-
port, dated Pretoria, August s. has
been received from Lord Roberts:
Kitchener was Informed yesterday
by an escaped British prisoner that De-
vets wagons had crossed the vaaI Aft
erward l heard the sound of guns,
which, I think, must have been Me-
thuen's. as 1 directed him to take up
a position between Potchefstroom and
Lindique. where he could intercept the
enemy, who crossed the river at De-
wetsdorp. Kitchener is crossing the
fantry.
Hunter reports that he made 4,140
prisoners in the Observation-Disclosures
district, majority of whom are now
en- route for Capetown. Three guns
and 1000 horses were captured and ten
wagon loads of ammunition were de-
stroyed.
The garrison at Glands river, which.
fear, has been captured, consisted OF
about 300 bushmen and Rhodesians.
had hoped that Darlington had been
in time to withdraw the garrison: but
it seems that Delarey, learning OF Ian
Hamilton's approach to Rustenburgl
hurried westward and surrounded the
garrison before Darlington arrived.
"Methuen telegraphs that he engag-
ed a part of Dewets force yesterday
near Benterskroon. He drove the en-
envy off of succession of hills, which
they held obstinately.
"Our casualties, seven men killed and
wounded, including four officers"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
ERGLAhDS ACTION is PULLING.
Surprise That Troops Are Landed
Where Not Needed.

. London.-(SpeciaL)- flooded coun-
try beyond Peitsing adds immeasur-
ably to the difficulty of the progress Of
the allies towards Pekin. This news
reaches the Shanhai correspondent from
Tien Tsin, with statements to the effect
that the situa ton at Tien Tsin is again
perilous owing to the assembling of
Chinese troops within striking distance.
The losses of the allies in the recent
operations are now said to be l.. 1870 men.
Of which number the Russians lost 900,
the japanese 40 and the British 120.
International suspicion has broken
out among the consuls at Shanghai on
account of the determination of the
British to land there brigade of In
dian troops. 1t is reported that the
French VIII also land troops at Shang-
hal to the number of zoo men, While
the ministers at Pekin. remain unre-
heved. il is not understood why Great
Britain should divert forces destined
for the relief expedition to garrison a
place where peace thus far has been
ur3:stulbed
y news agency dispatch from Che
Foo, dated Sunday. August ;, says a
messenger from Pekin reports that
the dowager empress sent four cart
loads of food to the legations on July
2s,h
The British foreign office is under
stood to have suppressed portions of the
last dispatch of the British minister at
Pekin, Sir Claude Macdonald, on the
ground tAot his explicit statements re-
earding The quantity of food and am
munition available might be useful to
the enemy
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
COUNT Won WALDERSEE's VIEWS.
Considers He Is Facing Very Ser
iOuS Problem,

Berlin.-(Special) - Field Marshal
Count Won Waldersee, recently appoint
ed to the command of the German force
in China, and looked upon in some quar-
tiers as likely to be chosen as comman-
der-in-chief of the international troops,
was interviewed shortly after his ar
rival in Berlin.
My appointment said General Won
Waldersee, lis due entirely to the ini-
tiation of Emperor William. 1 shall
start directly for China, going prob
ably via San Francisco, in short time
/ am fully aware of the great difficult
ties 1 shall have to meet in China, and
of the extreme delicacy of my position
there, but 1 can only say that 1 shall
do my best to prove myself worthy of
the honor and of the confidence placed
in me by the kaiser. Countess Won
waldersee will accompany me to the
United States"
This evening the field marshal had
conferences at the offices Of the gen.
eral staff and the minister of war. 1t
is understood that Emperor William
SUITE NCChS d5O OIOdCAcQ kuS SuUJ6CI VI
the chief command to Count waldersee
personally, basing his proposal upon
the condition that all the other powers
should acquiesce in the appointment.
AS to the latter point, diplomatic nego,
tiations have been going on during the
last few days. Emperor Nicholas, with
whom the count Is an especial favor
lite. consented, France following some
what reluctantly. Austria-Hungary
and Italy quickly consented. the acqui-
escence Of the United States and Great
Britain was then received, and the as
sent OF Japan came last. The German
foreign Office told the correspondent
that the consent Of the other powers
had virtually been secured to the selec-
ton of Count Won Waldersee as COM
mander-in-chief.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
Mr.. WI HAS GOOD NEWS.
Messages TO and From PekIn viii
be Unrestricted.

Messages TO and From PekIn viii
be Unrestricted.
Washington, D.C.-(Special)-Alr Wa,
the Chinese minister. said tonight that
he had received Information from China
that eight foreign legations in Pekin
had sent cipher messages TO their re-
specNve governments. This was permit
ted 4 accordance with the edict of the
imeprial government, allowing all the
foreign ministers free communication
with their respective governments in
cipher
y cipher telegram intended for the
sent to Minister WI here. who. discov-
erins the mistake. immediately had il
transmitted to Madrid.
The fact hiatt the legations are being
allowed to send cipher dispatches TO
their home offices shows, in Mr. Wu's
opinion. that his government is living
up to the imperial edict permitting the
ministers to have free communication
with their governments. Mr.. Wu says
the consuls cipher dispatches which
also are reported as having been held
up have been forwarded to him by
Acting Secretary Adee and demanding
the immediate cessation Of hostile at
lacks by imperial troops upon the le-
cations and urging the imperial gov
ernment to enter into communication
with the relief expedition for the liberia
ton Of the legation The minister ac-
companied il with an explanatory
statement, in which he gave the rea-
sons why. in his opinion, q compliance
with the representa- tons of the United
States would be for the best interests
of all. He expects it will take several
days Tor the memorandum to reach
the imperial authorities.
The latest message sent to Mr.. Con-
ger in response to that received from
him Tuesday afternoon. was filed for
transmission last night. State depart
ment officials estimate that, allowing
for the interruption of Geographic COM
munication the time required in deci
phering the message and in forming
reply, at least five days will elapse be-
fore an answer is received.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
Ii HUNG CHANG DISCOURAGED.
Statistic q That Progressive Element
Has no Influence in Pekin.

Washington. ID. C.-(SpeciaL)- i'm
portant dispatch has been received in
diplomatic quarters in Washington, for
WardeG from the foreign Office of one
of the powers taking part in the inter-
national movement. and giving with
much detail conversation with Ii
Hung Chang. in which he expresses his
despair over the condition of the Chi
nese government and his fears that the
anti-foreign element has gained COM
plete ascendancy at Pekin. The con-
versation was With the consul of the
power receiving the dispatch, and, as
he is an intimate friend of long stand
ing with Earl Ii, the latter spoke un-
reserNedly of the deplorable condition
of affairs among his own people
The. dispatch as received in Wash
ington is quite lengthy and quites Ii
Hung Chang as saying that he is salts
fed THAI the conservative or progress
siVe element to which he belongs no
longer has any influence at Pekin. The
ascendancy of Ii Ping Heng, the in
tense anti-foreign leader, is referred to.
and it is stated that it was due to his
proposition that the two conservative
members of the tsung Ii yamen were
beheaded. The names of the beheaded
ministers are given in the dispatch as
Yum Chang and Hsie Chin Chang.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
sHENo CUTS oFF SUPPLIES

New Yerk.-(SpeciaD-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London saws; The
Express correspondent in Shanghai
sens disQuieting Intelligence that Sheng
has prohibited the export of foodstuffs
to the north. Such a measure would
initiate seriously against the opera
tons Or the relief force, which is large
ly dependent upon Shanghai Tor its sup
plies from Marking. The Express. also
reports that Ii Hung Chang is endeav-
oring to negotiate terms with Russia.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
WITH ALL Aess1BLE SPEED.

st. Paul, Minn.-(SpeciaI)- Orders
have been received by the depot battal-
ion of the Eighth infantry, stationed
for several months at Fort Smelling. to
leave for Manila with all possible
speed, and the officers expect to be
away from here within forty-eight
hours at the least. Final orders to
move were received at the forts this
afternoon, and while the orders specify
Manila, it is generally understood China
will be the actual destination.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

Tien Tsin, Aug. 2.-(Via Chez Foo,
Aug. SIT is reported that Prince Tuan
has left Pekin and joined General Sung
in his position twenty miles northward,
the dowager empress having issued an
imperative command for the reoccupa-
ton of Tien Tsin and Taku. This step
shows a determination to stop the ad-
vance, but it may be Prince Tuans
scheme to escape.
A native colonel who fought against
sixty miles south of here, has been dis
missed by imperial order.
1t is reported that friendly Chinese are
aiding the Pekin residents with food
and ammunition and that a new party
of progressionists is developing in Pc
kin. The gambling instincts of the
Chinese will lead many of them to cast
in their lot with the foreigners. Refu-
gees are returning in a starving con-
dition
Major Biddle and two companies Of
American marines and Captain Reilly's
battery have arrived. The Sixth cavalry
disembarked at Taku yesterday. A gale
at Taku delayed the landing of the
American artillery and cavalry.
Two battalions of the Ninth and one
OF the Fourteenth infantry and the
American marines have had orders to
join in the advance. Twenty-Five men
of the Ninth infantry are on the sick
list. The American forces lack a sig
nal corps and surgeons. A prominent
American officer today stated that re-
Inducements were required to make
the advance successfully.
A meeting Of the generals to decide
upon plan for a concerted attack on
the Chinese position has been postpon-
ed till tomorrow because the Russian
general is unable to attend today. In
the meantime the Japanese and Rus
slams are pushing their advanced guard
forward.
Chinese cavalry made an attack on a
Russian guard at Hsi Ku this morning,
but fed before fifty Cossacks.
Six miles north of Hsi Ku the Chi
nesce are strengthening their position.
The British men ordered to advance
consist of 1850 Indian and 300 Welsh
troops.
The Boxers. are in strong force ten
miles to the south of Tien Tsin. They
are numbering, pillaging and commit
ting atrocities.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

Peter Dalrymple of TT. Scott, Kan,
had suffered for many yeas with Q
complication of rectal diseases, piles
fistula and alterations, and received
only temporary relief from the treat,
ment by various physicians. Mr.. Dali
rymple, who is 4 prominent and well
known citizen of TT. Scott, writes
that he was not only cured by us, bui
that the cure was permanent.-If as
ficted write to him for particulars q
his case and our methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
CORN CROP AssnREn

Brownville. Neb.-(Special)-A fine
rain fell here yesterday. breaking
drought of about three weeks. Farm
ers had been exceedingly anxious about
the corn crop. The ground had be-
come so dry that many had stopped
fall blowing. A full corn crop 10 now
about a certainty.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

II. W. Wright of Aroya. Colo. had
six distinct fstulas which discharged
all the time, besides a bad case OF
piles. He was entirely cured and
writes that he considers the cure per-
manenS. Mr.. Wright is cattleman
much OF his time being spent in the
saddle and away from home, so that
letters written to him may not be
answered as promptly as they other.
wise would be.-If afflicted, write to
him for the p ticulars of his ease
and our methoos.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
IN BEET FIELDS,

Hastings, Nsb.-(SpeeIalI-A large
green worm has attacked the beet
fields Of ;his place and it looks as
though the entire crop Wall be destroy
ed A few nights ago a field at the
college was completely destroyed, and
last night a field of twenty-five acres
owned by Peter Thiel was absolutely
devastated. Mark Levy. the local agent,
for the Grand Island factory. telephen-
ed company. and WA informed that
the companys representative would
come cyersand make All examination
nt the fe1ds.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

VIM. II. Keller, Hennessey, Ok, had
a fstula which extended out on one
side of his hip, connecting with the
bowels about four inches. from the
rectum. His was very serious case,
but after two weeks treatment he re-
turned to his home and went to work
at his trade, entirely and permanent.
y cured.-1f afflicted, write to him
for particulars of his case and our
methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
WOMAN FOUND HANGINc.

Hebron. .-fSpecial.)-Mr George
Williamson was found this morning at
$50 O'Clock hanging to shade tree near
her residence. Insanity, caused by sick
ness, was the finding of the jury.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

G. T. Walker, Wichita, Kan, suffer-
ed from piles for more than fifteen
ed from piles for more than fifteen
years and was sent home cured after
two treatments.-If afflicted, write to
him for particulars of his case and
our methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

M. w. Bennett. Kansas City, Mo-,
was cured of fistula of long standing.
Says he feels like new man and en-
joys better health than ever.-If af-
fiicted, write to him for particulars of
his case and our methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

A. F. Foreman, Cottonwood Falls,
Kan. had bad case of piles and fs-
sure for over twelve years. Was con-
fined to his bed half The time Tried
every remedy and numerous physi-
Clans. Was cured by us in four weeks.
IF afflicted. write to him for particu.
lars of his case and our methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

Arthur Saiger, S. e. corner 10th and
Walnut STREETS, Kansas City, Mo-, was
cured of very bad fistula after con-
sulting other physicians and trying nu-
merous remedies.-If afflicted, write
to him for the particulars of his case
and our methods
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

s Frank Strain, of Phillipsburg. Kan,
was troubled with piles thirty years
and cured by us in less than four
weeks. Mr.. Strain, pho is probate
Judge of Phillips eoun y, win answer
all inquiries if stamp is enclosed for
rply.-If afflicted. write to him for
particulars of his case and our meth.
DDS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

b. S. Chambers, Kansas City, Mo-,
was cured of a serious case of piles,
and advises all sufferers to take the
treatment.-If afflicted, write to him
for particulars of his case and our
methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

j. w. Nettleship, Fayetteville, Ark,
was cured of rectal troubles, and in
his testimonial states that he has
gained twenty pounds since he took
the treatment.-If afflicted write to
him for particulars of his case and our
methods
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

Mr.. NJ. Roupe of Strasburg. Mo-,
suffered with fistula from the time he
was fourteen years old until he reached
the age of sixty. Was entirely cured
in t~ur weeks.-If afflicted write to
him for particulars of his case and
our methods
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

date of June 4, 1900, he writes us that
he has not had symptom of the
trouble since.-If afflicted, write to
him for particulars of his case and
our methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

w. Huttig, of the Western Sash and
Door Co.. Kansas City, Mo-, was cured
of bad case of rectal troubles.-If
afflicted, write to him for particulars
of his case and our methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

Claude E. Rouge of Trenton, Mo, was
cured OF serious rectal troubles, and
sends us a strong testimonial-If af-
ficted, write to him for particulars of
his case and our methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

0. b. Hayes. North Enid, Okla, was
entirely cured of bleeding piles of
long standing.-If afflicted write to
him for particulars of his case and
our methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

j. B. Hulett of Versailles, Mo-, suf-
fered with bleeding and protruding
piles for twenty-five years. He was
entirely cured in May, 1899. and under
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

w. II. Clark of Coffeyville, Kan, had
piles and ulcers of the rectum for more
than twenty years. Was cured in q
short time.-If afflicted, write to him
for particulars of his case and our
methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

Thomas Sweeney, Kansas City, Mo-,
had case of piles, fissure and fistula
of long standing. Was entirely cured
in a short H6me.-If afflicted, write to
him for particulars and our methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

VIM. Tate of Henrietta, Texas, was
cured of case of piles of over fifteen
years star ding. He says he had spent
fortune for drugs and remedies but
got no relief until he came to us-If
afflicted write to him for particulars
of his case and our methos.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

Che Foo, Aug. 9.-Intelligence of an
authentic character has been received
that Pekin was quiet a week ago. Ac-
cording TO rumors which have spread,
the Chinese are marching on Tien Tsin.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
FABULOUS PROFITS.

New York--(Special.)- wall street is
simply aghast at the fabulous profits
Of the Standard Oil company. A de-
ciaration was made yesterday of divi-
dend of IS a share on ss7, 000. 900 of out
standing stock OF the king of corpora
tions. which means SO per cent in divi-
dends so far this year. has set the
financial interest1 of the world talking.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

Send for our 1o4-page book of tesh
book (free) for ladies' In writing to.
stamp for reply. We do just as we sa
nothing to investigate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
A DECREE
EMPRESS ORDERS ITEM TSIN
AND TAKU RETAkEN
TUAN JOINS TROOPS
Chinese Prince Said to Have Left
Troops Twenty Miles North

Che Foo, Aug. 1T is reported here
that the Russians have taken and de-
stroyed the native city of New Chwang.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

Hiram Brooks OF Dixon was nominat-
ed for congress by the democrats of
the Ninth Illinois district George w.
the state board Of equalization.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

The tenth anniversary of the ac. ,isi
ton of Heigoland from Great Britain
was celebrated by the Inhabitants Fri
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
NEW DEPOT AT BRArNARD

Braiuard. Special THE Union
Pacific Railroad company has ten car
penters al work here. putting up new
depot and freight house. The grounds
aroard the company's property are to
De laid cut and arranged for small
Park When eonlpsesed it viii be one
e he incest buildings Oh the line.
The quaFtermaEter's department has
chartered the steamer Argyle TO carry
grain from Portland. Ore. to China and
Manila.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

/, 9. b. Hawkins of Canton, Mo-, was
cured OF piles and fistula in two weeks.
If afflicted, write to him for partic-
hlars OF his case and our methods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15
PILES, FISTuLA, FISSURE,
AND ALL DISEASES OF REcrUM
successfully Treated and Cure Guaranteed.
NO MONEY UNTIL CURED.

Ior years we have
of
OF
but do
he testimonials
We
tor consultation
guarantee
neo cured Below
testimonials
In the ~' NV We A"'S 'AeH oA ne
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

w. w. Fluke, of 1918 Oak Stree.
Kansas City, Mo-, contracted piles
while in the army; was treated fiftees
years ago and had no return of the
trouble until this spring, when, by
over-eXertion he became again afflic
ed. We gave him two treatments, free
and under date of May 8. 1900, he
writes that he is entirely well again
and is daily praisinG God and DIR
Minor-If afflicted, write to him fol
particulars of his case aud our met,
DDS.
monials {free) for men, or our 4s-pag,
our former patients, please ENCLOSE
y in every respect. 1t will cost yos
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-08-15

VIM. Kane, of 1901 Agnes avenue,
kansas City, Mo-, was cured of a bad
hstula.-If af'eted, write to him for
particulars of ms case and our meth
DDS.
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az home. Whatever Improvements have
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when found practical and satisfactory. For
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Tor the counting room was obtained
away from savannah The wisdom Of the
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tlstir finish. durability and price compel
with all rivals 20 that the ncld has been
practically abandoned 10 home Industry