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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

"The Chinese undermined the
French legation, which is now q ruin,
but the French minister, M. Pichon,
was not present. having fed for pro.
lection to the British legation on the
fret day of the siege.
"The greatest peril we suffered
during the siege was from FIRE, the
Chinese in their determination to
destroy the British legation. burning
the adjoining Han Lin Yuen (nstion
al collegel. one of the most sacred
buildings in China. sacrificing the
unique library"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

government actually aud 10 good faith
meets ali of the four copdi,ions Io;d
down by the president 10 his replv 70
the Chinese emperor's appeal for aid
that a. least majority OF the novers
DOW represented 10 China will accent
that as proper base upon which to
cease present L'stilities and open nepo.
tiat'oos tor settlement. The decision
OF the majority 10 such case without
oouos would reoeive the acquiesoeuce of
the minority, else 40 ioterminabIe
ENLARGEMENT might arise.
Secretary Root said this afternoon
toere bad been 20 develocmeuts which
would necessitate any changes 10 The
instructions of Gen Chaffee or which
would change the intentions Of The
goveroment 10 the least A cinbe,
cable message was sout to Gen Cbaffea
oy Secretary Root today which contain.
ed additional Information aud facts
which have developed since the last
message was cent him at Naessaki
The message contained 10 additional
instructions. but merely inform alton
winch We may use as a guide to our
actions.
II is not believed at the war den.rt.
ment that 40 advance has been made
as yet from Tieu Tsiu. 1t is explained
that the last dispatches indicated a
great deal of delay 10 unloading the
transports aud before any advance can
be made the troops must bave all their
equipments aud transportation for them
The indications are that the plans
being matured at Tien Tsin contem.
plate rapid advance when the move.
ments begins. for it seems to be
understood that there will be carried
with the army a sufficient quantity OF
supplies to maintain the troops on the
march to Pekiu and return. If q return
chouid be advisable.
Ihe fact that DO reports we're received
from Gen Chaffee during the day was
not surprising to the war departm an,
ofhclals who said that the general was
busy preparing for the campaign and
moreover communication between Taku
aud Cbefoo is uocertaiu.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
No Messages Will be Sent to
Foreign Ministers.

Washington. Aug. 3 3-The state
department makes public the following
telegram received today from the con.
sui general at Shanghai.
Shanghai, Aug. 5.
Secretary of State. Washington
Americans left ChuokiDg yesterday
LII told French consul today 90 mes
saees will be delivered ministers be.
osuse Of foreigners Advancing on Pekiu
Two pro foreign members of the tsun 9.
H.yamen beheaded 9th for urging
preservation ministers By Ii Ping
h ,og. now ommsudiug troops in
Pekio. He ordered Pao Ting mas
sacre. Gocdnow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

Washington, August 3.-Auo,her
move was made today 10 the diploma attic
situation by the return of an evasivo
answer By Ii Hung Chang to Secretary
Hays persmptory demand Of Aug to
be put 10 communication with the
foreign ministers at Pekio. Lis
answer is not hual and leaves the mat.
ter open dip!omatically. But LIS
actions are reported by Consul General
Goodnow es uoques,ionably sinister,
and will amount to a fnal rejection of
the American proposition if persisted
IN. Mr. Gooduow's dispatch contains
some further information bearing Gu the
question OF responsibility for Pekin
conditions in toe statement that the
commander Of the Chinese troops. by
Inference answe:able to the Chinese
government. ordered the Pao Ting
massacre. 1t IS learned here that Ii
Ping Hong. the commander referred TO.
is civil official. and we'll known TO all
the Chinese officials abroad as one of the
most rabid anti foreign leaders in
China. He is close friend of Prince
Tuan and the association of these Two
10 Pekin affairs. with power enough
behind them to cause the ignominious
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
AN AMERICANS TESTIMONY

AN AMEklCAN'S TESTIMONY.
Chicago, Aug l "A cable dispatch
to the Daily News from Chefoo, July
81 via Shanghai, Aug i. ssys: Dr.
Robert CoItman. Jr, the staff CORES.
pondent of the Chicago Record in
Pekin. who had not been heard from
since June IL. eends the following
dispatch
"Pekin, July 81 Baron Won Ket
teller, the German minister was muir
dered by Chinese troops and bis
secretary wounded June Goth while
on his way to the tsung Ii yamen.
The foreign residents are besieged in
the British legation and have been
under daily fire from artillery and
rifles.
"The cowsrdice of the Chinese
fortunately prevented them from
making successful rushea Our losses
are 60 killed and 10 wounded. The
Chinese losses exceed 1000 There
has been no word from the outside
world. Food is plentiful, such as it
is, rice and horse flesh. Yesterday
under flag of truce a message was
sent by Yupg Lu asking if Sir
Claude Macdonald, the British minis
ter, would consent to q truce The
minister replied he was willing pro.
vided the Chinese came no closer
The shell firing then ceased and
everything is now quiet
eve hope that, having defeated
the Chinese, relief is nearing US
We are all exhausted with constant
standing on guard. fighting. building
barricsdes and digging trenches both
night and day
"All the legations except tho Brit
ish are utterly wrecked by shot and
shell. The Austrian. Belgian and
Holland buildings are burned to the
ground The British legation is also
much shattered. The United States
marines still hold a vital position on
the city wall commanding the lega.
tions
"After brilliant sortie on the
night of July 8 Capt Myers succeed
ed in driving back the Kansnh
mounted troops During the figa;
Capt Myers was slightly wounded
Secretary Squires of the United
States legation deserves the creates 8,
credit for bis services throughout the
siege. His military experience and
energy are invaluable Many flaps
and rifles were captured by Capt
Myers.
1--WE fear that treachery is possible
when the defeated Chinese troops
enter the city Meanwhile we are
living 10 intense anxiety and hoping
for early relief"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT

Washington. Aug. 1.-Thc Chinese
minister called at tho state dcpsrtmou,
early today aud presented to Secretary
Hay tnpatCh from Ii Hung Chang.
received last midnight frou the Chi
ncse minister in London
"Jnst received telegram from Pao
ling Fpo of the sixth moon, 23i day,
(July l9). that the privy council had
that day received an imperial edict as
follows:
1--WE have received the IN mcmorial OF
LII Hung Chang aud others iuploriup Q
% to save sod protect the ministers Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

Charles j. Cannon, S;stc oyster
Inspector of Virginia. was shot ana in.
staotly killed 10 Norfolk, Va Friday By
NJ. ii. Prince. assistant chief Of police.
Zoe men were c'ose friends ami no
cause for the killing is kuown.
TIE Commercial Cable Co. com pleted
Friday a new cable from this country
to Portugal via the Azore islands
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
Plague in London.

Washington, Aug 5 The marine
hospital service has received the fol-
lowing telegram from Past Assistant
Surgeon Thomas, dated London, Au.
gust 8:
"There have been four cases of
plague and two deaths from plague in
London. Diagnosis confirmed by
meteorological examination. Do not
think there will be further spread"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

wsshiog.oo. July 81.-Adjs Gen
Corbiu today reosivsd . dispatch from
Lises Col Coolidge, eonnsodiug the
Nissh iofsssry ss Tiso Tsiu. Il came
By way Of Chsfoo aud 10 90 follsws:
Tisn Tsin, July 27.
Followisg letter Of Lieut. Col Shiba,
military sstssbe at the legation Of
Pekio dated July %. arrived Tieu Tsiu
July 26 st 9 o'clock 10 the evening"
"Pskio. July %, eveoiog.-We are
all svsisiog impasien,ly arrival OF reen
forsirg army. Whso are you coming
All legations have been blocksdsd since
18Th last month aud since the 20,h We
have been attacked ooutipually night
ssd dsy By tie Chinese soldiers from
more shso sso oucanpmen,s. BY q 81.
pesoe effort 20 are still defending.
We gro daily swsitioe With the greatest
ssxissy arrival Of reinforcing army AID
u you cannot reach here 10 less than q
vssk's si~s il 10 probable that we will
BE- uusbls 70 hold out coy longer. EN-.
pssor aud empress doWsger appear to
- ssili ss Pskiu. Were our reinforce.
meets 70 arrive very probable that they
vosld Use to Wa Shosso Killed aod
veusdsd up TO date Eight killed. one
. sspssis Of Infantry and 90 smbasea.
dos's sssschs {; seven seriously wound
Cd. The esmbsr Of Europssns killed
60 10 sll."
Coolidge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
OUR MINISTER
IS HEARD FROM,
Have Enough Food. But Am.
munition Runs Low.

Wsshlsgsoe. Jsly 3l.-rbe var do.
psstosss shis evening received two
ssSlssrsus from Chios. The Ore,
read
Chefoo, -
Cosbio. Wsshiogtoo.
Tiss Tsio, July 81 Message jus.
received from Oongsr. Ssys since
16sh. BY sgsssesot. 90 firing. Have
psovisioos several weeks. little ammuoi.
sios. oil ssfs. veil. (Dsges,t) report
allied forces soon sdvsnos. Practically
20 !essies BY Ansricsns. no uuusces.
cary killing Iodisps arrived 26:b.
MsCsoo. Glsdso, both Aliens, Mitch
oil, Bsies joio rssi,ueos here.
Daggsm.
The second oablegrsm read
Chefoo, -
To Oorbiu. Washington
Tise Tsiu. July 80 -Flio,shire
arrived 9th. 257 Ninth infantry
sick. Ten doctors. 100 hospital corps
men. 20 sigssl men needed. Uoavoid.
sels delay unloading transports.
Forsige troops arriving. Dsgge...
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

Washington. Aug 2.-The state de
parsmeos has made public the follow.
Jog correspondence between Ii Huug
Chaog and the state department re-.
gsrding the abandon ment of the cam
paign oo Pekin
Telegram sent to the United Ststes
embassies 10 Berlin. London. Paris
Rome and st. Petersburg aud to the
United States minister, Toxic.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
B. Q. DAVIS
80. MATCHMAKER
Horseshoeing. Machine Repairing.
General Blacksmithing.
White Bird. idaho
Teachers Examination.

O0OttOu0
Notice is hereby given that the
next county examination of
teachers will be held at Mt. Idaho,
May 81, 1900, beginning at 10
O'Clock A. M, and continuing nut
to exceed three days. All persons
expecting to teach in this county
will please govern themselves
accordingly. Each applicant for
certificate will be required to pay
an institute fee of one dollar.
The questions for the May exami-
nation in history will be based on
chapters 10, IL and II of Harris
Formation Of the Union, and
questions in Theory and Art for
said examination will be based on
the last third of DeGarmo's
Essentials Of Method. Questions
in School Law will will be taken
from Chapter VIII, 1899 and 1900
compilation and questions in
State Constitution will be taken
from Article TX. Questions on q
given subject, and only one,
shall be distributed at the same
time to all applicants. No recess
shall be allowed until the subject
is finished. Applicants must be
present at the hour specified in
notice for the opening of the
examination,
LEWIS ELsENso#N,
Co. Supt Of Pub. Instruction.
Dated May 2, 1900
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01

Parker for governor and Dubois
for senator will be . winning ticket
IN these woods.
Troeh il expecting . new planer
from St. Louis soon.
Oliver aud Lutte Stewart cut
100, 900 feet Of saw logs for Troeh
in about three weeks.
Prof. Edwards IL teaching q
very successful school in this
district with an attendance Of
thirty-6ve.
Irwin Overman is helping
Assessor White wind mp his work
for 1900
Rolla Wyatt had his leg broken
by . cayuse falling with him last
week.
George Trueblood, the Nez
Perce barber, made q flying trip
to this bailiwick last week on a
visit to his parents.
Hugh Brady is building an
add ition to his residence.
Will Bowman has purchased the
saw mill, built by him and sold to
Harris, which was burned last
summer, and is going to resurrecl
it near Josh Rowton's place.
Sweet will take the second drove
of cattle to Lewiston next week.
They will complete his contract t.
Senator Roach,
Charley Thompson was almost
done up q few days ago by the
falling of q broncho. Charley il
too much for them as long as they
stand mp, but they can play even
by rolling on the ground.
Major Harris has almost des.
paired catching his carp BY
tunneling the lake, and now his
friends are about to help him by
turning in stream of water t.
wash them out,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
seIf-Rislng Flour,

The Grangeville Roller Mills is
preparing self-rising -four. The
demand from miners, prospectors,
cattle and sheep camps have cre-
ated the necessity for putting a
good article of that character on
the market in prepared condition.
Everyone using it will find it just
as represented self-rising -four
of excellent quality. Try . sack
and be convinced. Ask your
dealer for it, or call at the mill.
IS j. SCHwALBACH.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01

County Warrants viii b paid ON presentation
% the County Treasurer = his ONCE in MI
Idaho. Idaho. and that interest on said war
10 wit:
Current Expense Fund. sesiss isos. warrants
No 46l to 70 10. incluslvo.
Current Expense Fund, series Ian 1900. War
rants No. 767 % 10 inclusive.
General Road Fund. sefies Jan. 1901. warrants
No ~ 70 -, Inclusive.
General Road Fund, series 1900. warrants No
~ 70 ~, inclusive.
Dated Nay nth. 1900.
GEO. n. RopERrsoN,
County Treasurer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
Fair Warning.

All persons are hereby warned
not to haul or deposit any dead
animal or refuse matter OF any
kind on any ground within the
village or adjacent thereto other
than the ground owned and con-
trolled by the village for such
purpose. Any violation Of this
order will be followed by arrest
and prosecution.
II. c. JOHNSON,
April 10. 1900. Marshal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
BeMsAlHaf a Cough.

A cough is not 3 safSeAse but symp
tom. Consumption asd bronchitis,
which are the most dangerous and fatal
diseases. haye for their FIRST indication
. persistent cough, and II properly ,rest
ed a. soon as this cough appears are
easily cured. Cbanl,erlain's Cough
Remedy has proven wonderful success
full. and gained its wide reputation and
extensive sale by its success in curing
the diseases which cause coughing. If
it ID not beneficial II will not cost YOU
a cent. For sale by all druggists.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
The Model Restaurant.

When you come to Grangeville
aud want q square meal cooked by
white labor only, and Of the very
best material, call on the Model
Restaurant, A. d. Foster, Prop.
We are here to stay, and are
trying to treat our patrons 80 we'll
that they will be sure to remain
our constant costumers. Remem-
Der the place, Main Street.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01

OMcial bond and oath Of Office
blank forms may be had at the
FREE Pass Office.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01

Annual school meeting aud cleo
tiOn will be held in the various
districts of the county ON the first
Monday in June,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
April 10, 1900. Marshal,

Annual stockholders meeting.
The regular annual meeting OF
the stockholders of the Bank OF
Camas Prairie, will be held at the
Banking house Of the said bank in
Grangeville, Idaho, on Tuesday,
June 10, 1900 w. w. BRowN,
May IL, 1900. Cashier.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01

cit Is with good deal Of pleasure and
satisfaction that I recommend Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy" says Druggist A. w. Saw
tel1e. Of Hartford, Conn. "A lady GUS
TONER. sseing the remedy exposed for
sale on my show case, said to me: I
really believe that medicine saved my
life the past summer while ct the shore
and she became 20 enthusiastic over its
merits that at once made up my mind
to recommend it in the future. Recent
ly n gentleman came into my store so
overcome with collie pains that he sank
at once to the floor. gave him a dose
of this remedy which helped him Ire
peated the dose and in fifteen minutes
he left my store smilingiy informing me
that he felt as we'll as ever" Sold by
all druggists.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
Janitor Wanted.

Bids will be received by the
undersigned up to and including
the evening Of june II, 1900, for
doing the janitor work at Grange
vile Independent school district
for the ensuing year.
s w. A. HALL
- Clerk.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
UNEQUALED SERVICE.
Between Portland and Chicago
on the ''Portland-Chicago
Special.

0R0OS0is
Sunday, April 22nd, the o. r.
& N. will put on q new fast train
between Portland and Chicago,
via Huntington, leaving Spokane
ut Pendleton in time to make
direct connection for all points
east. The schedule has been
arranged go as to reach Chicago in
8 days, or IL hours in advance Of
schedule heretofore in effect. The
Especial" will carry first class and
tourist sleepers, together with q
composite car, that is supplied
with all the latest publications,
library, barber shop, etc.
The train leaving Spokane at
$40 p. M. will connect with
Umatilla as heretofore with
through sleeper to Chicago and
Kansas City.
Consult the nearest ticket agent
for detailed information.
w. HI. Hurlburt, general pass
enger agent.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
Latest War News.

A special to the FREE Press
from Lewiston today states that
Pretoria has surrendered, and
that President Krr.er has sue
ceeded in making his escape.
War is also likely to be declared
between England and the United
States on one side, and China and
Russia on the other. Both Great
Britain and the U. s. have sent
war ships to Chinese waters, and
Russian battle ships arc
Ileo enroute.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
best line of Crockery is at

D~~~ ~~~O
,nnd trip Tuesday.
you want the best groceries,
at the M. & M.
iln Whalen has returned from
& weeks visit in Lewiston.
Il M. s. M. Cash Store UNDER
All competitors.
ID. Lizzie Fountain is visiting
Der daughter, Mrs. Eastman.
u. Freidenrich was doing
sess here Monday and Tues
/ ,ndard Scale books for sale at
6.sEE PRESS Office, 80 cents
M. J. w. Reid was q visitor
:Newiston this week on court
yess.
Md $3.50 ladies shoes-you
eN)ur choice for 1925 at the
Jin Store.
'Rrney I. N. Smith was visit
,.af district court from Lewis
Ms week.
(AJrict skule will be presented
Opera house on Friday even
tTl'xt, June 8.
Ia Maldin, of Stuart, arrived
!, Nngeville Tuesday on his way
4 from Warrens.
ZAP. j. Quillan, of Nez Perez
through town this week
''yile to Buffalo Hump.
" ladies hive of Maccabeee
live a rag time social at the
= house, Friday, June s.
4 PRS pack train, IA animals,
l,l.'r Buffalo Hump Tuesday
EJlE consignment Of liquors.
y S:-In Gran geville, Idaho,
!iR6, 1900, to the wife Of
he b. Wade, twin sons, still
iSsHotel Idaho is being wired
Metric lights. Mark Ho we,
WV proprietor takes charge
fll. A. Mariner, manager 81
nfwey Mining and Smelling
SSnly, is in the city from
s'A. Hazlitt, the we'll known
lsi man, was out from Dixie
TEX to atten d the democratic
!. j}tion.
HE agent Idle, who has been
Il e'alo Hump, left yesterday
I fornia accompanied by his
l'ge Rauch, of Portland, is in
Ind expects to spend the
Y with friends and relatives
sntas Prairie.
lat. Hand was representing
'faks precinct at the demo.
..st convention last Saturday
'lstill in town.
. vH. Coe and James Hutch.
tM Lewiston, are going tc
fIr1where they expect to open
I'D stable and hotel.
i ,aauest the hand boys will
= other dance Saturday even.
~ che attendance last Saturday
= largest Of the series.
y s. Bowan, q civil engineer
/. AtSpokane, returned from
XIV Monday, where he has
.f making some mineral
i Edwards, son-in-law and
ta' secretary to Charles
2, the mining magnate,
{ IN this city last week for a
N Sweeny, Supt. of the
aS properties in the HUMP
WILD. J. Cleary forwarding
Stuart, spent Sunday at
i'Aopolis.
tgte has purchased the int
II ID. B. Wilson in the Maze
and will hereafter bt
d with Jack w God in thu
Of the business.
cambridge wishes us L
AS;e that she will refund al
3t y paid her on the sab
to build q house for Mrs
~ Aich she circulated some
! AZ a. A. Moser has LEASED
III be hotel and will have i
irtted and refurnishel
Slut and will open it in du,
ftier the name Of the New
N ergetic proprietors of tn,
Sites are putting in
iil iss bridge, with . 75-foo1
I II Wake the place Of the new
4 eently taken out by tn,
lex freshet.
will be q meeting Of th,
llle Board Of Trade OF
thext, at which time til,
ss,r constructing the wager
s Buffalo Hump win b
!. sF.
INA Amber left yesterday Il
N Acensus in Florence pre-
he other enumeration
gr their work today
y along all you can as tn,
pretty hard work "a
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-06-01
The Best of Everything.......'

Our buyer is right the spot in the east-aways on
the alerbuyng all the latest novelties as they appear on
the market Nowhere will you find more Upto-Date
Stock than right here plice any lower for good goods
No room for trash in this store.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
SHOT BY HIS SISTER
Story from Palos About Death of Boy
 Was Incorrect

The story that came from Palos Tues day night to the effect that a negro man had shot the S-year-old son of a farmer named Bridgeman seems to have been in- correct, as it now appears that the boy was shot by his 13-year-old sister.
 As soon as the matter was reported to the sheriff's office Deputy Sheriff Bob Waldrop was detailed to work up the case. He returned from Palos yesterday convinced that there was no negro con- nected with the affair.
 From the best information obtainable, it appears that immediately after the shoot ing the boy ran out of the house, and was closely followed by his sister, who, ac- cording to statements of neighbors, was crying to him not to tell who shot him. He but short distance and dropped to the ground exhausted from the loss of blood. The opinion prevails that his sis ter accidentally shot him and then con- cocted the story of the negro to shield herself.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
Glen Falls Trotting Races

Glens Falls, N. Y, August 16. - Lady Geraldine won handily in the 2:19 trot to- day, with Frank Creamer second. The 2:04 pace, the event of the day and meet, furnished a race unparalleled on the local track. Frank Bogash took the first heat, Searchlight the second and Anaconda, the favorite, the third, each heat being in a driving finish. The fourth was the heat of the day. The three racers went to the half as one horse and the result was not ap- parent until they reached the last part of the home stretch, when Searchlight forged ahead, with Anaconda a length be- hind and Bogash at his wheel
 The track was easily a full 4 seconds slow. Had it been in it's usual condition remarkable time would have been posted, as in the fourth heat the quarters were: 0:32, 1:03&, 1:36, 2:O61k.
 Nigger Jack has one heat and Nell Gwynne two in the 2:14 trot, which had to be postponed until tomorrow on account of darkness