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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-31
DISCLOSING FRAUDS
The Cuban Postal System Is Bong
Strengthened Out,
MANY OFFICIALS ARE INVOLVED,
The United States MAY Take u Hand
In the Matter Of Chinese "BoXerS,"
the Authorization society HSc-
spOnSible for Much Pilinge,

New York, May ga special to the
Tribune from Washington says: One
interesting and Important branch OF
'ne Cuban investigation will be that
relating TO the pcrquistes enjoyed by
the officials and clerks employed
there, by virtue Of their official and
clerical status, and also that relating
TO miscellaneous expenditures,
In the accounts of Director General
Rnthbone, for example, the sum OF
$lI3l3,39 Is charged to per diem,
That was the total for The year OF
1899. This, il appears, was not cX'
pended in that year for day wages,
but for allowances" or Prerequisites"
II Is reported that, In addition TO his
salary Of $4,000 year, the director
general received per diem allow
noc' amounting TO So u day or
Sl,S95 a year, and that the head OF
each Of the ten or eleven bureaus
received similar allowance" ut the
rate Of S3 day,
The regular army salaries ranged
from $4,000 to $4,000. There was also
a force Of inspectors and clerks who
received per diem allowances rang
ing from S1,25 for a $1,000 clerk to So
or more for inspectors and clerks OF
the higher grades.
1t is also reported that the director
general himself enjoyed other large
"oil'lciNl perquisites;" that the rent OF
the "polncc"occupied by him as u resi-
dencc, in which he set up court riv'
alinS IN magnihcauce and splcndor
that Of the military governor OF
Havana, was paid out Of the postal
revenues OF Cuba; dthat expensive al.
terations and repairs Of the "palace"
were also paid for out OF the Cuban
revenues.
This and many other questionable
expenditures were borne by the rev.
enues Of Cuba. The heading "miscel.
laneous" covered n total Of Si0,554,s6;
the heading "building and repairs
covered total Of S35,0iI 40; the head
ing trent" covered n total Of $l1,009.
Havana, May 2s.-ticneral wood re-
ceived to-day report from the audi
tors who have been investigating the
treasury and customs departments,
The postal department investigation
is proceeding, Reeves, as soon MS his
services are no longer required, will
be removed to Jail or placed under
bail. This may take place almost i'm
mediately,
Bristow Is still endcnvoring to re.
duce expenses, he issued I'M order cut
ting down salaries in the Havana local
office, ME pay of the postmaster being
reduced from $4,000 to $4,000, that OF
his assistant from $1,000 TO ~ 200, and
that Of the ten other employees by
amounts ranging from 5000 10 $500.
Mr.. Bristow says he Is fixing the sal
aries at figures slightly above thoVe
Paid IN the United States because 81
ire abnormal conditions existing hero.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-31
sample outnt Absolutely Free.

General and state agents wanted in
all parts of the U. S. to handle the
best Household Specially ever sold
for $1.00. Address
THE j. F. WHITE MFG. CO.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-31

The general convention of the New
Jerusalem Church and the Sweden.
borgian Evidence Society are in ses
Eaon in Cincinnati.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-31

Washington, May 20,-Ministsr Cen
ROr has been instructed by the
state department to inform The Chi
nese government that the United
States expects II to suppress ut once
the society of Boxers" and provide
proper guarantee for protection to
Americans in China.
There is no indication in the in
structions as to Che course that will
be pursued by the United States in
case the Chinese government fails to
observe The warning conveyed in this
communication,
Mr.. C..gpr is acting on parallel
lines wiz TIE representatives of ev-
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-31

London, May 90,--A special dispatch
from Shanghai says advices from
Szuchuan province of IIu Peh, report
that the "BoXe&s" have destroyed two
Village and la.aacfod many converts
.Uf l. gasa Missionary stations.
The general commanding NJ Shi Nan
Flu, it is added, sent regiment to the
scene of disturbances, The soldiers
vtlt Altc TOD by the malcon-
tents and lost twcnty-six men killed.
Reinforcements have been dispatched
eropn InhnpO
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-31
Human Character

Is a combination Of tho Chrlstllko and
the devlIlSh. Therefore, this paper Is
mol run altogether AZ Sheldon would run
II, and only partly AZ tho devil would
more Of the former than the latter, wo
hope.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-31
The Mission -.

OF this paper 10 TO catch the events as
they are cut down VI Father limo and to
touch them up With sunshine when
possible, with cloud whom We cant help
il, and throw In a little dovIlsU when
occasion offers,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28

and oratory. Also cures impeachment in
speech. Terms:
Glass work, Phi. culture. 20 lessons. IS 90.
Glass work. oratory. 20 lessons. $1,000.
Private work. Phi. culture. per lesson, 81
Private work, oratory. per lesson. sl.5O.
Further particulars given on request.
Telephone No. 786.
Hair Dressing. Shampooing. Scalp
Treatment. Msnicuring. and Switch
Work. Anna Rivett and Agnes Rawling
153 South 18th street.
Union Fuel Company, IOl4 o, phone
355. coal, coke, and wood.
AL subscriptions to The Courier re-
ceived before the first Of July. only 81 90
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28

while full Of animation and thoroughly
in accordance with the book is really q
master piece Of art. The play is one Of
merit and will live longer than
Camille. Miss Atwood. who will be
seen in the leading role here. is sup
ported by such eminent artists as E. S
Blunksll and E. NJ Bell. Sale Of seats
opens this morning at 8 o'clock. Prices
25 cents to 81 90.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28
Matinee Musicale Recital.

The ladies Of the Matinee Musicale
devoted their third artists recital on
Tuesday evening to the cause OF the
University alumni organ. The organ
was played by Miss Nellie Morrill,, Of
Rockford, Illinois, q concert organiet
OF brilliant attainments. M 90 Morrill's
style recalls the playing Of her distin-
guished master. Clarence Eddy. She
offered more pleasing program and
the organ was in better condition and
therefore rather more interesting.
Miss Morrill, has commanding stage
presence. She has so much strength
that at no time did the mastery OF the
great organ seem q task to her. Her
execution 10 brilliant, her registration
excellent. and in the last number the
playing was notably good.
Bach-Toccata and Fugue d Minor.
Schumann-Canon 10 B Minor.
Boeliman--Suit Gothique. Choral
Minuet. Prayer Finale.
Guilmant-Lamentstion.
Wolstenholme-The Answer.
Observation-Disclosures.
Hollids- Nuptial Benediction.
Bartlett-TOccata.
Miss Morrill's program was broken in
the middle to allow the insertion Of q
beautiful Song cycle" by Jadassohn, by
IL
This midsummer Day" cantata was
gwen under the Leadership Of Mrs. P.
v. N. Raymond. always an inspiring
leader. choruses were sung in such
feet perfection. humanity speaking.
The poem was read 10y Mr.. John Ran
dolph. The solo parts were taken by
Mrs. e. Lewis Baker, Miss Anna Cert
rude Childs and Miss Trigg. Miss Olive
Shute, Miss Grace Reynolds and Mr..
Trigg sang the trio.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28

paper on system in the kitchen. Mrs.
Durham offered good receipts for roast
meats, breads, cakes. desserts andscro-
ouettes. A paper from the Reciprocity
bureau, written by. Mrs. Buckley OF the
Stromsburg club on "What We may do
for our public schools, was read by the
secretary. Miss Bruce sang very
prettily q negro melody, Down on the
Ohio"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28
THBATRIGAIe.
THE FUNKE.

The Funke will close its season after
the conclusion Of the performance Of
Sapho to be seen there next Monday
night, April 30.h. This version Of Sap
no is presented with Miss Lillian At
wood in the title role. Her production
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28

Reports OF the Womsn's club and
Sorosis Of Lincoln; the Omaha Woman's
club; the Fairbury club and the coy
club OF Tecumseh and some resolutions
by the Stromsburg club were received
too late in the week to publish.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28
CLUBS.
Continued from Page 81

with all the other fine ware in the world.
1t was Marie Longworth Of Cincinnati.
Ohio. who, after many years Of labor
and experimenting. brought it to per-
lection. No two pieces of this ware are
alike. Miss Rogers showed vases,
pitchers. plates. etc., Of every ware men,
toned. Mrs. Hall thanked Mrs. Brock
and Miss Rogers Tor the enjoyable and
instructive afternoon. The last meet
ing OF this department will be held in
two weeks at Mrs. Halls home. The
officers for next year will be elected
on that date.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28

The current topics and American his.
tory departments Of the Plattsmouth
Woman's club met on Friday evening,
April 20. at the club parlors. The form
or, at 7:45. was led by Mrs. Rowland
and included number Of interesting
subjects. among others a review Of JAN
ice Meredith" The history department
had the pleasure Of listening to an ad.
dress, entitled Political PARTIES" by
Mr.. George M. Spurlock. Mrs. j. D.
Mcbride was hostess.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28

= Saturday afternoon, April 18th, the
Zetetic club Of Weeping Water met with
Mrs. Teegsrden. Responses from Poor
Richard. Mrs. Donelan read concise
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-10

schosser's Houston steamed bread re.
ceiyed daily at Ksrnole's grocery store.
Phone 100. d6i
District Deputy Grand Master W. 49,.
Nail went 10 Calvert yesterday to lee.
ture before the Masonic lodge there last
night
FoR RESr-About 81 or 80 acres Of
land at edge Of corporation on Blu.
chanan road. Apply TO 5. NJ Derden.
d7O
Mrs. Jno. T. Garrett and children,
Miss Hazel and Master Jno. T. Garrett,
Jr, are visiting Mr., aud Mrs. q. NJ
Brandon.
Mrs Barthold, nee Miss Augusta
Smythe, returned 10 Weatherford yes.
terday, after visiting her mother, Mrs.
DePorl Smythe.
For pipe work and plumbing see NJ.
F. Heenan. Leave orders at Wilcox =
shop or Bryan EA0Lg office. The beet
work; reasonable prices. $50
Hon. j. ?. Nall, editor Of the WORD
Of Truth, has been confined TO hi. bed
for the last ten days, but is much better
noW.-Waco Telephone.
The case Of Mr.. Geo. D. Tucker, the
venue Of which was changed from
Grimes TO Harris county, has been con-
unued until the April te M OF court.
Mr Frank Rich, advance agent for
Tim Murphy ia THE Carpet Baggel, 4"
WAS iu the city Yesterday aud gave the
EAGLE call. This splendid attraction
will appear here Wednesday, Feb n.
Mr j. W. Dyer, managing partner
Of the hrm u Jno. D. Flewellen & Co..
here, has purchased the interest of MIR
Flewelcn aud merged the business into
that Of A. b Ballard x Co., in which
he has purchased an interest. The bu-i-
ness will be continued at the same
stand, next door 10 the Exchange hotel.
have entirely fitted up my shop new
and have handsome place nov. and
] am prepared to do first class work. /
want the patronage Of the citizens OF
Bryan and people OF surrounding coun-
ties From this date / will cut all boys
hair from age Of ~ years old on down
ior 10 cents. Next door to Dunn 4 DAILY.
% JURY.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-10
Republican Convention.

The Seventh district congress
sional republican convention meets
here today to olect two delegate,
aud two alternates 10 the republi.
can national convention, which
meets in Philadelphia June H.
There are four candidates for del.
egstes, 40 far as the EAGLE wa
able to learn yesterday afternoon
namely, j Allen Myers Of Brazos
&C.. A. Boynton Of McLennan, Craw
ford Of Milan, and Darling Of Bell
county. The contest for honor
will probably be a spirited one.
McLennan county has two dele
cations wanting seats in the con.
yeniion, aud this contest will have
TO be disposed Of before the work
Of the convention comes on.
A big crowd Of delegates aud on.
lockers is on hand. Among those
who came in yesterday are Post.
master c. j. Holstrasser OF Hearne
20. c. Moorehead Of Bremond, Cen
sus Supervisor d. 4. Jamerson
John Ward, John Williams anu
CD Elan Of Falls county, County
Chairman II. NJ. MINER, Senatorial
Chairman c. A. Boynton, W. J,
Gilmore, John W. Breeding, Clay
Gilmore, A ;. Davis, Jane,
Casey, d. NJ. Kent, X. II. Kings,
bury, DR.. G.. NJ. Patton, Deputy
Internal Revenue Collector Nathan
Patton, Geo. O'Brien of McLennar
county. Many Others arrived last
night from various counties in th,
district.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-10
LOCAL NEWS.


Residence Tor Rent. See Tyler Has.
we'll. d62
Jno. II. Royder was here from Well
born yesterday.
Drink Mount Vernon Pure Rye At the
Exposition saloon. 1907
Judge Hudson has returned from a
business trip 90 Houston.
Try the famous Brook Hill Whisky
at the Exposition saloon. d53u
FNsh hominy, rolled oats. griis, etc.,
iustreceiyei al Cole Bros dos
Tim Murphy in The Carpet.Bag
GER will appear here Feb. "a.
j, d. Tpmmill, Of Pale.tine, was a
visitor to the city yesterday.
Mrs. Harry James Of Abilene, is yi,it.
Ing Mr. and Mrs. c. +. Moore
Miss schramm Of New Brauufels, IL
the guest Of Mrs. Julia Wipprecht.
Miss Ruby Foley returned to Reagan
yesterday, after visiting relatives here.
Room for Rent-Adiolning Baptist
parsonage. Apply TO ". D. Lawrence.
d66
The Quartette club will meet with
Miss Marie Adams Monday night All
the members are requested to attend,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-10
Armor.d Train Attacked.

Head Lager. Lsdysmith. Feb -
An armored train yesterday made a sor-
tie from Chieveley towards Colenso aud
landed troops on the right Of the Bocr
position. The Beers Immediately cross
ed the river and made an attack with
rifles and artillery. forcing the with.
drawal OF both train and troops to CHEW
eley.
Fighting on the upper Tugela river
lasted until $50 o'clock Tuesday evan.
ing particulars lacking.
Fighting at Colenso and along the
upper Tugela has been proceeding since
o'clock this morning
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-10

Washington. Fob o Secretary Hay
has received cablegram from Adelbert
Hay United States consul at Pretoria,
stating he received his eHequator Wed.
nesday and matters were satisfactory.
This edectually disposes Of the appre-
hension existed in some quarters that
the Boor government might decline to
receive Mr.. Hay because Of the failure
Of Colonel O'Bsirne TO receive recogni.
ton from our government as diplomatic
representative Of the Transvaal
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-10

W. p. wooteu brought 10 the EvoLE
office yesterday "four.legged turnip, %
a. least that Is what The devil named
the curiosity when he saw Il. It is Ger.
tainly vegetable freak.
smoke Metropolitan cigars sold At
Exposition Saloon. du.
We have Just received car OF the
finest Missouri Flour ever brought TO
Bryan-"Albatross aud Queen Bee. 20
All a,ross has no equal and Queen Bee
no superior. Cole Bros
d63
Try Gngsby's barber shop. First
class work. Hair cut for y years Old
boy sand under, only 10 cents, doc
On and after February let / will de.
liver sweet milk at 70 cents per gallon
II OSCAR LowERY.
"Albatross" and Queen Bee are the
best brands OF flour brought To Bryan.
As an indication Of their popularity, We
sold nearly carload from the track in
one day this week. Cole Bros.
dos
House for rent March /. Apply to
j. l.. hearne. do
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-10
CITY COUNCIL.
Meeting Last Night-Onlcers
Reports-Other Matters.

The city council met in regular
session last night, Mayor r. II.
Harrison presiding, and all off.
GERS present.
The minutes Of last meeting were
read and approved, and reports Of
officers approved aud ordered filed.
The fiscal agents report showed
balances ms follows:
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-10

Boer Head Lager. Lsdysmith, Feb
s The British who We're in possession
Of the kopie at Molens drift have
abandoned It after a heavy lombard.
ment by the Boer cannons this morning
retiring across Tugela river 10 their
former position A desultory nncnade
Is proceeding at Tugela today but other.
wise ia ouiet
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-10

The usual batch of bills were
read, approved and ordered paid.
The city marshal was instructed
to enforce the ordinance prohiting
hitchiug horses on or otherwise
obstructing the sidewalks in the
residence portions Of town.
A motion prevailed providing
that persons summoned for street
work can pay $500 when sum
moned and discharge the obliga-
ton imposed by the ordinance,
said amount TO be used for street
work exclusively.
A committee reported the sale
Of pest house property to the coun-
ty for $1,000.
The secretary was authorized to
order an election for mayor and
two aldermen to be held in April.
The proposition for telegraph
line from the oil mill to the depot
was referred to the street commit
tee.
The finance committee was in
structed to confer with the city
attorney regarding a plan to trans.
fer money from the school fund
to the street improvement fund;
and in the event Of this being i'm
practical, TO confer with the school
board in regard to borrowing
funds for said purpose, rate OF in.
est, etc.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-10
nrIlI.h moIa rh.Ir ro.I,Ien.

Koodesburg Drift Feb s-After re-
peaied attacks Wednesday the Beers
failed 70 drive the British from the hill
commanding the drift British lost 80.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
DEFEAT FOR FILIPINOS.
Complete Rout of Band on BOhol
Island with n Loss of
100 Killed.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The war de-
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Macarthur:
Manila. Sept 3.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Gen. Hughes reports out
break In Bohol First Lieut. Lovack.
Forty-fourth volunteer infantry, reports
engagement near Carmen. Bohol. our loss
i'm killed. one; wounded. six. Enemys loss
in killed, 10. Have not received further
details. MACARTHUR.'
Bohol is an island in the southern
part of the.archipelago, 36j mites from
Manila. 1t lies north of the large island
of Mindauao and is not far from Cebu.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
TIE SITUATION IN CHINA.
News Concerning the Proposal to
Withdraw the Allied Forces
Is Contradictory.
Ii HUNG CHANG SAYS TROOPS SHOULD GO
Guards TO he Kept at the Gates of
Picking Chances of Concert Of
Powers Diminishing Russia's
Policy Said TO He shaped to Balk
Germanys Plans.

London, Sept 1.-The press has
official authority for announcing that
the American-Russian proposal in
favor of the withdrawal of the allied
forces from Picking, with the view of
facilitating negotiations for the con-
clusion of peace, has not only met
with considerable favor at European
chancellories. but is almost certain TO
be adopted. In the meanwhile, the
question of employing Ii Hung Chang
as an intermediary is meeting with
more and more favor and, as the press
has intimated in recent dispatches,
will, in all probability, be settled
affirmatively as soon as Ii Hung
Chang is able TO obtain the necessary
authOritV
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Appointed Temporary Receiver.

New York, Sept. George F. Lang
bein was appointed by Justice Nc
Adam, in the supreme court, as tenn
porary receiver of The joint en-
terprise or partnership existing be-
tween julius Lesynsky. Fred II. Rog-
ers, Alfred c. Foster and John b..
Carmichael" Foster and Carmichael
are stated to be respectively the presi-
dent and treasurer of the Interna-
tional Zinc company, with connec-
tions and interests i'm Joplin, Mo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

Detroit Mich. Sept. An his adj
dress TO the thirty-seventh annual
convention of the American Neter-
mary Medical association in the Rus
sell house DR.. Leonard Pearson, Of
Philadelphia, president of the asso-
citation. urged that the efforts of all
the members be concentrated during
the ensuing year on the securing Of
commissions for veterinarians in the
regular army. Nearly $50 members
were present. DR.. w II. Hoskins, of
Philadelphia, responded to the usual
address of welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

Chicago, Aug. 3O.-The Grand Army
of the Republic began the transaction
Of lis official business Wednesday. The
thirty-fourth annual meeting of the
organization was called 10 order at
ten o'clock in Studebaker hall by Gen.
Albert ID. Shaw, commander in chief.
Mayor Carter Harrison delivered the
address of welcome on behalf of the
city of Chicago, and Judge Joel NJ.
Longenecker, commander of the de-
partment of Illinois, welcomed the en-
campment on behalf of the veterans
Of the state and city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Hrenk Recnrds.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 3.-The
-four mills of Minneapolis, whose year
have ended, has eclipsed all previous
records in the history of the industry.
The year that ended with September
/, 1899, was the greatest in the his
tory of local milling, the product for
that year being 1921, ESQ barrels. The
product this year is placed at 14,5O0,-
900 hnrrels
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Debts of n Bnron.

London, Sept. 1.-The examination
of Baron Sudeley in the bankruptcy
court showed liabilities amounting to
79,6ss and assets Of 200 Baron
Sudeley became bankrupt in 1898,
with liabilities reaching { 46O,273. His
creditors then received dividend of
ten pence in the pound.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
AN EDITOR

OF Clarence, Iowa, Mr.. Clark Smith.
writes; since the agency OF DR.. Cald.
wells syrup of Pepsin was established
here have been user OF what can
call that excellent medicine. For a
year or more have been troubled with
constipation, indigestion dyspepsia.
etc and hud that this remedy is just
what | needed. Sharrar * Nulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
The Oregon mt Nngasaki.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The battle
ship Oregon has arrived at Nagasaki,
Japan. She eventually will return TO
the United States for the complete re-
pair of injuries sustained in her
grounding. but will first 90 10 China
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Wreck Costs Three Lives

Clinton, Ia. Sept. 3.-In a wreck at
Erie, H.. small town on the Chicago,
Burlington q Western 10 miles from
here. John Robinson was killed and
Morris Purchell and George Richie
were fatally hurt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
ShnMs a Deficit.

Washington, Sept. 3.-The monthly
comparative statement of the govern
ment receipts and expenditures shows
that during August the total receipts
were $49.6os,7 55 and the expenditures
SjO.5OD.19s. which is an excess of eX-
pendtures over receipts for the month
of SSll443.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

New York, Sept. Thomas \. Ed
ison. the electric wizard of the cen
fury, is almost ready to make public
details of his newest and greatest in
vention. a machine for the generation
Of electrical power without the use of
engines and dynamos. This new in
yeution is said 10 approximate the pro-
ductiou of electricity direct from coal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Ii Hung Chang's Views.

LONDON, Sept l. a dispatch from
Shanghai says that Ii Hung Chang,
when asked for an expression Of his
views on the Russo-American proposal,
gave the following signed statement:
The withdrawal Of foreign troops from
Picking would facilitate negotiations. No
doubt need be entertained that l shall un-
dertake vigorously to restore order. pro-
tect foreigners, aud punish and suppress
Boxers IL HUNG CHANG"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
To Guard Gates of Picking.

Yokohama, Sept. 1.-Gen. Yama-
guchi. commanding the japanese
troops in China, reports that a meet
ing of foreign ministers and COM
manders has decided to maintain
guards at the gates of the imperial
city. intrusting the south gate 20 the
Americans, while the japanese hold
three others