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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
He stood beneath her window
And twanged a mandolin,
His love in tSopo copfaScipn

He stood beneath her window
And twanged a mandolin,
His love in song confessing
For her who slept within,
The aeon shone down upon him,
He sang away and played
With ever-growing ardor.
Until he woke the maid.
An all-consuming fire.
He walled, flames up in me,
My yearning heart is burning
With love, my love, for thee"
She took the water pitcher
And hurried on tiptoe
To reach the open window
He played and sang below.
with love his breast was burning!'
She had no qualm nor doubt
A dash, a splash, a gurlge-
The minstrel was put out.
Chicago TinleS-Herald.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

Special to the Register.
CLIFTON, w. Va, June Awhile
standing on the deck of the steamer
Bonanza. which was laid up at the Sy-
racuse wharf, John Cockerell, OF Nor
folk, Va, was stricken with paralysis
and fell into the water and was
drowned.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

Special TO the Register
CLIFTON, w. Va, June Farm
ers have formed q stock company and
are erecting q telephone line twenty
miles long The line will take in the
towns Of Leon and Baden, and also
about thirty-nve neighborho0ds and
country p~ostoHices- Telephone men
are watching the experiment with con-
siderable interest.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
FOR A BIG CROWD.
Weston Preparing for q Rush ON
Republican, Convention Day.

Republican Convention Day.
Special TO the Register.
WESTON, W. Va, June "A large
crowd will be present at the Republic
can Congressional convention . here
June 9Th. Judge Campbell wired the
Bailey House, at which hotel he will
open headquarters, for ten additional
rooms. These couid not be given him
but arrangements are being made to
take care of the delegates in private
families.
Capt Dovener will also have his
headquarters at the Bailey House. The
Camden hotel is preparing TO accommo-
date 200 people. This Is the full ca
pacity of the house
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
BOUGHT KNIFE
And Tried to Use It-Fined a. q
Plain Drunk.

And Tried 10 Use It-Ftned 40 q
Plain runk.
Special to the Register.
WESTON, w. Va, June IA. D,
Shock, OF Bulltown. Braxton county,
made a desperate attempt last night 10
take the life of Bartlett Hemlick, who
was clerking at the Camden Hotel bar.
Shock had been in the saloon in the
early part of the evening when he had
some trouble with Bartlett. Shock went
to a hardware store and purchased a
knife and returned to the saloon. He
made at Hemlick. Shock wa arrested
and given a hearing. No witnesses APP
peared against him and he was fined 81
and costs, the usual amount for a plain
drunk.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
Whitman-Honaker.

Special to the Register.
WESTON. w. Va. June Miss
Pearl Honaker was married to Wal
lace Whitman, Of Clarksburg. at the
home Of the bride, on Centre street,
last night
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

The rules for long suit play as adopted
by the a. d. L., at its recent congress,
have been neatly printed in pamphlet form
by the West Va. Printing Co, and are
distributed gratuitously to minister's. They
are small enough to carry in the vest
pocket and exceedingly handy for refer
ence on points in dispute.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
Additional Boom needed.

Special TO the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, June o.
Plans are being prepared for an Addi-
ton to the city hospital 10 contain rs
rooms and a big operating room. The
institution "a crowded.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
BIG NEW COAL COMPANY.

Chartered nj Charleston.
Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va. June a.
A charter wac issued from the ONCE OF
the Secretary of State to-day to the
Ohio River Coal and Coke Company.
of v leeling, capitalized at IS. 00o, 900.
The incorporators are William r. A.
Wilson. Russell Lord Tarbox and j..
Warren Bird, of New York city; Chas.
w Jones, of Pittsburg. Pa, and A. d.
Mcdonald, Of Fairmont, w. Va
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
R ELECTRICAL PLANT

Mechen, of wheeiing-May Mean a
Street Railway.
Special to the Register.
FAIRMONT. w. Va, June 2.-Ths
Electric Light and Power Company
plant here has been purchased by b. K.
McMechen. OF Wheeling. Last year
$4,000 worth OF machinery, etc, was
added. besides which $40, 900 more will
be expended in improvements by the
new owner. S. l.. Watson owned prec-
tically all the stock at the time the
sale was consummated and quite a
handsome sum was paid for the plant.
1t Is now rumored Fairmont viii soon
have an electric railway.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

II you are a lover OF music dom;
forget to attend our Pianola and Aeo-
liam recital on Monday afternoon, June
18th, from 3 to 4 o'clock.
f. w. BAUMER co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
JUDGE W. G. BENNETT
Definitely Announced as n Candidate
for the Supreme Judgeship.
C.AaiaI - l. nA-I-4.

Special to the Register.
WESTON, w. Va, June Your
correspondent has just learned de-
finitely that Judge W. G. Bennett Is a
candidate for the Supreme ~Judgeship
and that his name will be presented to
the Democratic State convention by his
friends next week. He will have the
solid support of this section and his
friends claim that his nomination is
assured.
The judge is particularly popular in
the Eleventh circuit in which he pre-
sides and has much strength all over
the State. He is justly regarded as
one of the ablest jurists in the State
and his many friends are greatly graft
fled that he has consented to allow his
name to be presented and seem to be
confident of his nomination.
We have a slightly shopworn piano
which we offer as a rare bargain.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

The second of u series OF Pianola
and Aeolian recitals will be given on
Monday afternoon, June Ii, from 3 to
4 o. clock. #. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
WIN Vote Fos Freer.

Special to the Register.
CLIFTON. w. Va, June z.-Tn tbs
Republican Congressional convention
for the Fourth district, Mason ~county's
vote will be east for Romeo II. Freer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

The second OF our series OF Pianola
and Aeolian recitals will be given on
Monday afternoon, June IL, from 3 TO
4 o. clock. f. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
Bon
Ami

VIII do fifty per cent. more
work than an equal weight
of sand or securing soap. A
very little on q damp cloth
will do ? lot Of cleaning.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

The largest stock of Talking Ma
chines-Records-ever offered in the
city. F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

We have a slightly shopworn piano
which we offer as a rare bargain.
+. W. BANNER CO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
! = MY OWN SELF AGAIN.

Mrs. Gates writes TO Mrs. Pinkhank
Fellows Her Advice and is Mads Wen.
DEAR Mrs. PTNKHAM:-For nearly
two and one-half years I have been In
feeblehealth. Aftermyhrtle child came
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

The largest stock Of Talking Ma
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. offered in the
city. F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
PERSONALS.

"A bird that can sing, but won't sing,
Should be mad to sing his part;
The man that can't sing, but will sing,
Should be stopped right at the start.
-Judpe
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

We have a slightly shopworn piano
which we offer as a rare bargain.
r. w. BANNER CO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03


! get my strength
n again. ! have
chills and the
severest pains in
my limbs andtop
of head and am
almost insensi-
= BILE at times. !
also have q pain
4 just to the right OF
breast bone. 1t Il
so severe at times
that l cannot lie on
rights side. Please
write me what you
think of my case"
Mrs. CLARAGArEs
Johns p. o.. Miss,
! April 2s. 1898.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

The members of the Young Ladies'
Euchre Club were Hospitality enter
tanned by Miss Lottie Duncan, at her
home in Kirkwood. Friday afternoon.
AT the conclusion of the contests prizes
were awarded. Those present spent a
most pleasant session, and before bid
ding adieu to the hostess were served
with refreshments.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

The wedding of Mr.. William Heskett
and Miss Nora Campbell took place at
Bellaire Thursday. Their many friends
will hasten to extend to them congra-
tulations and best wishes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
ADMIRAL DEWEY.
ANOTHER DENIAL. THAT HE PRO
Missed THE FILIPINOS INDIE
PENDENCE

Uy Telegraph TO Virgnian- Pilot)
Washington Oct. 1.-THE State De-
partment to-day issued report from
Consul General Wildman, at Hong
Kong. commenting on letter adj
dressed by j. Alejandrina July - last
to Senators Hoar and Pettigrew. In
this letter Alejandrina related the sub
stance of an alleged Interview with
Admiral Dewey. in which the Admiral
promised the Filpinos independence
Mr.. Wildman, in his report, says Ale
jandrina never saw Admiral Dewey.
although he visited the Olympia and
was subsequently taken 10 Manila on
the collier Nanshen.
The dispatch from Mr.. Widman
was referred to the Navy Department
for the information OF Admiral Dewey.
who in his. reply commented thereon
as follows
Attention is invited to the follow
ing extract from page 112. Report of
the Philippine Commission, Volume !:
"'No alliance of any kind was en-
tered into With Aguinaldo. nor was any
promise of Independence made to him
then or at any other time
The same is true of Alejandrna
(whom. to the best of my knowledge,
have never seem. and of all other Fill
pinoS."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
GRANDPA RoAR.
SPEAKS At a REPUBLICAN,
RALLY IN MASSACHUSETTS,.
Dy Telegraph to vtrrinion. pi,on

tRy Telegraph to Virginian- PILOT
Concord Mass. Oct 12.-Senator Geo.
#. Hoar delivered an address at the
Republican rally held here tonight.
He analysed briefly the Democratic
platform. held Mr.. Bryan responsible
for the adoption of the war treaty and
said the Democratic leader was not
sincere on his attitude toward Impe-
rialism. He said:
There are undoubtedly many per-
sons in the Republican party who have
been carried away by the dream of en-
pire. They mean, | have no doubt, TO
hold on to the Philippine Islands for
ever But they do not constitute the
strength of the party. l believe Aguin-
aldo and Mabini entitled to self-gov-
eminent. | have little respect for the
declaration OF love of liberty of the
men who stand with one heel on the
forehead of Booker Washington. of
Alabama. and the other on the fore
head of Robert Small. of South Caro-
lima. and wave the American flag over
Aguinaldo and Mabini You are not
helping the cause OF anti-imperialism
by going into partnership with Bryan
ISM"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
tBy Telegraph to virglnian.pllot,

"a ~
portsmouth. Ohio. oct. 12.-Mr.
Bryan concluded the first day of his
Ohio campaign in this city tonight.
lie was met ut the depot by a torch
light procession and escorted TO n
square in the center of the city, where
he spoke from platform in the open
ar. The meeting was by far the
largest of the day. and it was thor
oughly enthusiastic. The Republicans
also held torchlight procession in the
city tonight, with speeches in a public
nan by Senator Spooner and cX-Con:
gresham Bynum. AS consequence
the city was full of red fire and polit-
zeal enthusiasm. a majority OF the
meetings during the day were not SO
largely attended nor SO demonstrative
as those of the Indiana and Illinois
tour of last week. Rain threatened
during the greater part of the day
SCORNS FALSE PRETENCES.
When Mr.. Bryan was introduced at
Springfield some enthusiastic admirer
In the crowd shouted: "Hurrah for the
farmer President" The exclamation
attracted Mr.. Bryan's attention, and
he said:
II don't want to be elected under
false pretenses; l am not farmer: /
am an agriculturalist; you know the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
tBy Telegraph to virglnian-pilot.

(6y Telegraph to Nirginlan-Pilot.)
Columbus, o., Oct. IA large au-
dience attended meeting tonight at
the Columbus Auditorium, addressed
by Hon. Frank S. Monnett, former At
torney General OF Ohio. Mr.. Monnett's
speech was devoted wholly to trusts,
and contained the first public declara-
ton of his intention to support Mr..
Bryan. MIR. Monnett reviewed the
prosecutions against various trusts,
combinations and monopolies which he
had undertaken while Attorney Cen
eral OF the State, and then said:
MIR. MOMENTS SPEECH.
We nominated a President from
Ohio, who promised the people in fair
phrases that he would enforce the anti
trust laws of the United States, includ-
ing the Sherman antitrust act How
has he enforced it? Attorney General
John w. Griggs has under him seven
ty-siX district attorneys, scattered
throughout the various States of the
Union. the duty of each and every one
of which is to enforce this antitrust
act. and. according to his official re-
port, May 20. 1900, to Congress, out OF
thirteen suits instituted under this law
three have been begun under his adj
ministration. This is the magnificent
record of the present national admin
istration. The trusts utterly failed in
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
GROVER CLEVELAND.
HE HAS NOT CHANGED HIS OPIN
ION SINCE 1885,
By Telegraph to virginian-Pilot)

G3y Telegraph to PILOT
Chicago, Oct. PA special to the
Tribune from Louisville. Ky, says:
l1x President Grover Cleveland has
replied to letter written by Mr.. John
S. Green, of this city, inquiring IL the
former President had changed his
views on the financial question as ex-
pressed in his letter to Chicago bust
ness men OH April IS, 1895. Mr.. Cleve-
land, in his letter which is dated Buzz
Yards BAY. October Z, 1900, replies as
follows:
II have received your letter, enclos-
ing copy of my letter, written more
than FIVE years ago TO the business men
OF Chicago. l had not seen ii in n long
time. but 1t seems to me / could not
state the case better at this time if |
should try. I have not changed my
opinion, as then expressed, in the
least"
CHAIRMAN JONES COMMENT.
Chicago, Oct. Ex-senator Jones.
chairman of the Democratic National
Committee. said to-day, in reference
TO the letter of former President Cleve-
land. made public in Louisville. Ky.
Everybody had known for five years
what Mr.. Cleveiand's views were on
the money question, and we did not
expect any change. His letter there
fore, does not seem to have any. signi-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
One hundred Cases Yellow Fovor.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilo)
Havana. Oct. Zone hundred and
Thirteen new cases of yellow fever have
been officially reported October l. There
is no longer any doubt that the dis
case has attacked Major Peterson, chief
commssary, and Frank Hayes, general
manager of the Havana branch of the
North American Trust Company. who
were taken i'll yesterday. Miss Natalie
Brown. stenographer in the employ
of the trust company, is also down with
the disease. The company's offices will
be closed tomorrow for disinfection.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
TRIBUTE TO BRYAN.
The English elections.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- PiloD
London, Oct. 12.-In the western di-
vision of hummelshine, Sir William
Vernon Harcourt. Liberal. has been re-
elected with a majority of 1875, secur-
ing 5.5I6 votes as against 2,401 cast for
|. Gardner, Conservative.
The fact that Sir William Vernon
Harcourt, like Sir Henry Campbell
Zimmerman. was reelected with a
largely diminished majority. is regard
ed by the Ministerlalists as virtually
a victory for them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
NOT ACCORDING TO oUEENsBURY RULES

not the Empress Dowager who had
aroused the wrath OF the Gods.
fIETTiI rOTClSn SuUrds Tor The IrgatI0n
arrived. The Boxers became increas-
ingly audacious; and things went from
bad to worse until the legations We're
ordered to quit Pekin ana Baron Won
1<ctteler was killed. There is not
shadow of doubt that his murder was
deliberately planned by the Empress
and executed by an officer resplendent
in the uniform or the Y y II rial troops.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
PRESIDENTS CABINET.
MEETS AND DISCUSSES THE PHIL
IPpINE TARIFFS

(By Telegraph to vrginian-P ilot)
Washington. oct. 12.-The Cabinet
meeting to-day developed nothing OF
special Importance. The time was oc-
cupied largely in a discussion of the
revision of the Philippine tariff now
in progress by the Philippine Commits
sion in Manila. The annual reports of
the members of the Cabinet were talk
ed over informally. the President ex-
pressing the wish that synopses be fur
nished him as soon as convenient for
review in his next message to Congress
which is now being outlined. 1t is ex-
pectcd that he will devote consider
able share of his time. prior to his re-
turn To Canton, about ten days hence
to work upon the message.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
PURSUING THE REBELs.

Hong Kong. Oct. 12.-Admiral Ho is
pursuing the rebels in northeasterly
direction from San Chun.
A British expedition consisting of the
Iwenty-second Bombay Infantry, with
artillery, is going to the Kowloon Hin
terland, though the district is reported
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
Henry Youtsey's Condition.
By Telegraph to INTERCHANGEABLE

'"PII 10 NTISIIIIdII-t-I ItItT
Georgetown, Ky, Oct. 12-Henry
Youtsey was still in q stupor to-day.
His pulse was weak, but his physt-
clans expressed the belief that he will
be able to face the jury tomorrow in
his trial on the charge of being prin-
cipal in the Goebel shooting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13

Mr.. Bryan's car in the Toledo depot be-
fore the train pulled out from that
point.
The next speech was made at Bowl
ing Green, twenty miles out, and the
third at Findlay. the center of the Ohio
gas belt. Mr.. Bryan announced dur
ing the breakfast hour that Mrs. bryan
would join him on the 9th instG.ll in
New York anu remain with him there
after until the close of the campaign.
lie said that after leaving New York
and making the tour of West Virginia.
Maryland. Delaware and Nav Jersey,
he would again return to the Empire
State and probably make several
speeches on the occasion of this second
visit.
At Bowling Green Mr.. Bryan espec-
tally urged the Importance OF electing
Democratic House OF Representa-
tiVeS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13

iicance. 1t Should be remembered in
that connection that he has also ex-
pressed his warm condemnation of
PRESIDENT McKinley's expansion poll
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13

difference between them? A farmer is
4 man Who makes his nlonn%-aHt-a44
the farm and spends ii in town while
an agriculturalist is a man who makes
ms money IN town and spends it on
the farm"
RACE DISCRIMINATION.
AT Greenfield Mr.. Bryan was inter-
rupted by an elderly man in the crowd.
who asked Il question about race dis
elimination in North Carolina and then
partially disappeared behind other nco-
pie standing near him The inoi,irv
seemed to stir Mr.. Bryan considerably
and he replied with some warmth. sny-
ing: Don't hide, 1 want you where
L can see you when I answer vour
question. Now let me tell YOU Thai an
educational qualification has been i'm
posed upon Porto Rico by the Republi-
cans which disqualiiies SO per cent. of
the colored men of voting age i'm that
territory"
Ike old gentleman retorted that no
did not believe the statement. where
upon Mr.. Bryan continued:
Wei, l can show you a bulletin is
sued by your own Administration as
recently as the 29tb of last August in
which 1t Is stated that SO per cent. of
the colored population cannot read and
write. And this educational reuuire
ment deprives that percentage OF the
people there of the right OF franchise.
Dou you know what percentage is af-
fected by the North Carolina law?
can tell you that it is good deal small
er per cent. than that affected by the
Porto Rican restriction. Don't Won
think you had better reprove your own
Administration for it's acts in Porto
Rico before you complain of North
Carolina?"
a TOUCH OF MILITARISM.
Mr.. Bryan began his speech at Ports
mouth at o'clock. and he had no soon
er commenced than bugle was sound
ed on a house top across the street
There were OTHER noisy demonstrations
and it looked for n time as if there
We're to be unfriendly Interruptions.
Mir. Bryan caught the situation prompt
ly and he said: Perhaps this is sim
ply a touch of militarism.' This turned
the laugh of the crowd upon the burler
and he was heard no more for n time
though he sounded his horn at intervals
during the evening.
AT KENTON.
Kenton, Ohio. Oct. LIT had not
been the intention of the Ohio State
Democratic Committee that MIR. Bryan
should begin the speech making fea-
ture of his Ohio tour until the town of
Bowling Green should be reached. This
plan was. however. interfered with to a
slight extend by the demands of a
number of people who gathered about
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
A CONVENTION
OF COAL MINERS.
A Day Devoted to Organization
and Speeches Of Delegates.
MORE CONCESSIONS DESIRED

The Trend of Remarks Indicated That tho
Ten Per Cent. Advance in Wages viii
Not be Accepted Concessions in Other
Grievances are Desircd-An Unwoildy
Body The Opening Remarks of Presi-
dent Mitchell, of the United Mine Work.
ers of America.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-13
ACTION OF REroRMpRs.


Hong Kong, Oct. 12.-The reformer,
sun Vat Sen, according to dispatches
from Canton, has unfurled the reform
nag III the important town OF Wei
Chou, on East river. This act has
given rise to considerable excitement
IN hlltary circles in Canton, as it is
believed that the object of the REFORM
ers in raising their flag at Wei Chou
is TO denude Canton of troops so that
they can seize the city.
a SERIOUS SITUATION.
London. Oct. 13-The Times has the
toilowing from Hong Kong, dated YES
tcrday:
The situation In the Wei Chou pre-
lecture is serious. In six districts the
cities are in the hands of rebels If
an outbreak should occur in Canton,
It's suppression would be difficult"
NOT TO OPPOSE ALLIES.
London. Oct. 12.-Dr. Morrison. wir-
ing To the Times from Pekin under date
OF october II. says: THE Chinese Of
ficials declare that stringent orders
have been sent to provincial officials
not to oppose the advance of the al
lied column
THE DOWAGER EMPRESS RE-
SPONSIBLE.
London, oct lathe Times publishes
to-day DR.. Morrison's mail accounts
of the events that led up TO the siege
OF Pekin. He says that the Boxers
only became important after the Ger
man occupation of I<iao Chou. The
Chinese were ascribing the disastrous
drought and famine. with other
troubles, TO tho Judgment of heaven for
the usurpation of the Empress Dow
ager. She seized upon the Boxer move
ment, according to DR.. Morrison. as q
means of diVerting popular wrath from
herself to the foreigners. and appoint
ed Hu Iisien founder Of the Boxer
sect, to be Governor of Shan Tung, in
March. 1889. Thus. under Imperial pro-
lection. the Boxers preached the doc
trinc that it was the foreigners and