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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-24
Irene Myers Company.

The management of the Little Irene
Myers Company, which appears at the
Grand next week, claims to have one
of the strongest and most pleasing rep
ertoires of any popular priced attrac-
tions on the road, as will be seen by
the following list of high class come
dies and dramas: Little Lord Fauntle-
roy, The Ensign, Maid of the Mill, The
Stowaway, Two Orphans, Under Two
Flags, The Corner Grocery, Ten Nights
in Bar Room, The White Rat and The
Beggar and Prince. the latter of which
was written especially for Little Irene.
New and elegant scenery has been con-
structed for every play and careful at
tention is given to the detail of every
production. The Ensign will be given
Monday evening, Little Irene appearing
as Dot.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
rake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money ii 1t
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box Csc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-24

N. j., to-day went out on strike on
account of a threatened reduction OF
ten per cent. in wages. About one
hundred men are out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-24
SMALLPOX IN PITTSBURG.

Two Members of a Theatrical Com
pany Found Suffering With the
Disease.
PITTSBURG. Pa, November %
Harry Winfred and George w. Pickett,
members of the Williams and Walker
theatrical company, at present play
ing in this city, were taken to the
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AGAINST A REDUCTION.

NEW YORK, November 23.-The
employees of the Symphonion Manu-
featuring Company at Asbury Park,
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NUN II TO I1VAsN.
Geo. J. Mathison,
1909 Market Street
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.

Lot 30 IT. front on Thirteenth St. at fs50 %.
Lot 30x13o IT., on s. York ST. at $1,000
Eight rooms. hall. bath. on Sixteenth ST.,
between Eoff and Jacob SITS.
Four-room house on Sixteenth St AT 81. $50,
Eight rooms. hall, bath, lot 30xl20 IT,, on
Fourteenth St, at n bargain
Five-room house on Fifteenth ST
Fiye-room house on Thirteenth st.
Lot S3x100 feet on Twelfth ST. at S215
Lot z5x100 feet on McColloch St, al 400:
terms easy.
Seven-room house. lot 0x10 IT,. on vlr-
ginia St, cheap
MONEY TO LOANED 10 &, 900.
Office open evenings
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PROPERTY FOR SAFE.

81 &0 buys house Of Ave rooms %
Eighteenth street, near Wood; lot runs
from street 10 alley.
& 800 buys house Of 8 rooms; brick. both
gases and water. suitable for two fam
files; on Main street near Twenty
third street: big bargain.
Il ~ BUYS house OF 5 rooms. lot 7ex1f1
on Twenty-ninth street. with stable;
very cheap
sss9 bovg house Of rooms on the Elm
Grove electric line; 800 cash. balance
like rent.
desirable location on Eon street be-
tween TweBty-seYenth and Twenty.
eighth streets.
street. between Thirtieth and Thirty
first. only 800 cash required down.
go buys lot on South York street. ne&R
Ohio street
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AGUINALDO WOUNDED.

NEW YORK, November 23.-U. s.
Consul Wildman says World dispatch
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For Sale.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
Six and one-haif acres land on National
Road. two miles west Of Bridgeport. o.
Four-roomed frame house. near Ninth.
on leased ground; 500.
No. 70 Seventeenth street, 6-roomed
brick house on easy terms
FOR RENT
No1si South Front street: six roomsi
modern.
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L. A. ROLF,

Successor to Rolf & Zane.
No. 20 Fourteenth Street. Offsce PhonW
SO. residence Prone - z. q.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
Leads all NorthC arolmaD iesin News and Circulation

notifying the Tsung Ii Yamen that they
could no longer maintain relations with
the Government. The answer was:
Certainly not. What other answer could
be expected in civilized country"
This was followed by an increase of the
forces around the gates and the next
night widespread incendiarism.
This incendiarsm prevailed among the
foreign residences. The massacre of ma
tive Christians and other friends Of
foreigners was also common. The build
ings of the American missions, the Gus
toms, the mess quarters and a number
Of other structures were destroyed. The
guards alone saved the foreigners, who,
it is stated, are huddled in legations. very
short of food and deserted by native
servants.
Latest Chinese reports state that the
Empress has ordered Liu Kung Yih,
Chang Chi Tung and Ii Hung Chang to
hasten to Pekin. They will probably find
an excuse for declining. The latest edct
against the rioters, especially avoids
mentioning the Boxers.
Berlin and st. Petersburg dispatches as
sert that Russia and Germany have COM
bined for common action in China. 1t is
reported that a high Russian parsonage is
going 10 Berlin to arrange details, and
that Russia does not wish to compromise
hopelessly her relations with China by
a rupture which would only be to the adj
vantage of other powers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
IMPERIAL TROOPS JOIN BOXERS.
Native Banks at Chin Kiang Close Business
Excitement Intense.
(By the Associated Press

Shanghai, June 16.-According to infor-
nation received here from foreign sources
10000 imperial troops which were be-
tween Pekin and the International forces
advancing on that city have disbanded
and Joined the Boxers.
1t is asserted that the Government of
China does not consider itself responsible
for any encounter which may take place.
The native banks of Chin Kiang closed
business yesterday, fearing trouble from
the Boxers.
Excitement prevails in the Yang Use
Valley, but all is quiet at Che Foo, in
spite of alarming rumors to the con-
trary.
Last nights advices from Tien Tsin
report that large incendiary fires oc-
cured in the eastern part of the city
where three English and American
churches were burned, besides he resi-
dences of many foreigners. Telegraphic
communication is interrupted, the poles
having been burned and there is no hope
Of immediate repairs being maze.
The train conveying the relieving party
with food ard ammunition was Obliged
10 return, being unable to reach Lang
Fang where detachments of foreign
troops, dispatched on Sunday last, are
now en- route to repair the line.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
THE ELECTIONS IN CUBA.
The People Conducted Them in an Exemplary
Manner
lRv the Associated Press.)

Havana, June 1G.-6:16 p. m.)-The re-
suit of the elections probably will not
be known till midnight, the count or the
ballots not beginning until 6 p. m. The
day was very quiet, the city having the
general appearance of Sunday, except for
the large number of coaches on the
street hired by the contending parties
to carry voters to the polls free OF charge.
Most CT the voting was done carly. Some
Of the voting booths had voters waiting
before six o'clock in the morning when
the elections began. At 10 a. m. probably
half the total number of inscribed vo-
ters had cast their ballots. The election
boards. nearly all of which were composed
of members of the National party, were
extremely contented. claiming to be abb
solutely sure OF winning. The Associated
Press correspondent visited a great many
booths, which were clean and orderly.
There was no confusion. the rows of vo-
tiers were awaiting their turn. The Gu
bans members Of the boards said, were
conducting the elections in an exemplary
manner, being anxious to show their fit
ness for independence. One booth at Cerro
was the scene of disturbance. An in
spcctor of elections representing Estrada
with watcher of the National party as
10 the right of a voter to obtain assist
ance in marking his ticket, the Mora
man was taken to the police station.
Up to nine o'clock tonight General
Wood had received nothing but satisfac-
tory accounts from all parts of the island
concerning the behavior of the people
during the elections. General Lee, Cen
CN1o 10 oil
make similar statements to the effect that
everything was model of quietness and
order. Matanzas, Cienfuegos and Santa
Clara are all recognized as overwhelming
ly in favor of the Republican party 1t is
not likely that the results in Havana will
be known before the hour for closing the
cable, but the Nationalist are claiming
the election by large majorities. The ad-
herents of Mora say that the vote was
very close. Followers of Mora, however,
refuse to take bets of to and Mora
claims that his chances were hurt by the
issuance of twenty thousand copies of a
circular during the morning. In their
circular Mora is quoted as saying that
after an interview with General Gomez
he had decided to resign. Later in the
day Mora issued denial of the circular
WHITE DEMOCRATIC TICKET WINS.
Santiago de Cuba, June 16-The first
Cuban election passed without the slight
est disturbance in this supposed turbu-
lent province. In IT, city there was
only a small vote ana only one ticket,
on account Of the withdrawal of the Ma
tional Party a week ago. The White
Democratic ticket was unanimously elect
ed, and the same party was successful
throughout the department. Senior Grin
an was elected to succeed himself as
mayor of Santiago de Cuba. He is a
friend of Governor Castillo, who or
ganized successful campaign and will
probably eventually favor annexation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
WAR TO TIE KNIFE, CRY THE STRIKERS
The Transit Company Refuses the Proposition
Made to Them
~ the Aasociated Press.)

ST. Louis. Nc, June 16.-War TO the
knife was the slogan adopted by the strik-
ing ernployes CT the ST Louis Transit
Company today. This extreme action
was decided this afternoon when the prop
osition adopted by the striking street car
men yesterday looking to a settlement
Of the strike was turned down by the
Transit Company. Samuel Gompers, Pres
ident of the American Federation OF La
Dor announced that negotiations between
the St Louis Transit Company and the
Union looking to settlement of the
strike on the basis proposed by the Union
in mass meeting Friday were Off
This announcement was made at the
conclusion of a conference between Com
pers. representing the Union, and Presi
dent Edward Whitaker and Director c.
d. Mcclure, representing the Transit
Company.
Mr. Whitaker said at the conclusion
of the conference that he had no state
mont to make.
President Gompers made this statement
regarding the failure TO reach an agree
ment:
after three hours and a half discus
sion with President Whitaker ! am
sorry TO have to announce that the COM
pany has declined to submit the question
Of the reinstatement Of the mento arbitra-
tion."I
President Mahon, of the International
Association of AmalSanated Street Rail
way Employees, when asked what his as
sOciation would do in the premises said:
This is now a fight to the finish. Pres
ident Gompers told me this afternoon
that he proposes 30 turn the entire power
OF the American Federation Of Labor.
with it's membership Of two million
against the Transit Company, and fight
the issue out if it takes four years to
do it,
THE American Federation of Labor
regards the attitude of the st. Louis
Transit Company as. a direct stab at the
vital principles of unionism.
THE boycott to be declared will apply
not only to the St. Louis Transit Com
pany, but to every person, every bust
ness man, every association and in fact
every corporation or individual favoring
them in any way"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
ITEM TsIN CUT OFF FROM THE WORLD
Cable Lines Report That All Telegraphic Com
munlcation is Interrupted.
(By the Associated Press.)


- New York, June 1G.-The Commercial
Gable Company sends out the following
notice:
THE Siberian land lines are restored
and messages for Japan, routed via
Northern, are now accepted without re-
striction. The lines between Maimatchim
and Kalgan, China are interrupted.
eve are advised that telegraphic COM
muncation with Tien Tsin is totally in
terrupted."
8, The Western Union Cable Company is
sues the following:
photographic communication with Tien
Tsin is interrupted"
The Central Cable Office of the Wes-
tern Union Telegraph office at noon today
sent out the following notice:
In connection with this mornings bull
letin reporting the interruption of the
Tien Tsin telegraph lines, we have been
advised by the Great Northern Com
pany that there is no prospect of resto-
ration CT the Pekin-Ten Tsin lines. The
ShanghaiTien Tsin line is totally inter-
rupted beyond Baudano near Tien Tsin.
cutting off communication to Tien Tsin,
Taku and other stations in the North.
The above mentioned places are entirely
cut off Geographically and messages can
only be forwarded at senders' risk
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
Boer Delegates at Philadelphia
(By the Associated Press.)

Philadelphia, Pa, June 16.-WhiIe the
convention delegates were arriving by
every train the three representatives of
the South African Republics Messrs.
Fischer, Of the Orange Free State, and G.
H. Vessels and A. ID. Wolmerans, Of the
Transvaal, also put in an appearance
They took quarters at the Walton, which
is the centre of present activity and
after dinner, mingled with the crowds in
the lobby, talking Familiarity to large
crowds. MIR Vessels, when asked if
there was any significance in the visit at
the time Of the convention, said
mot the least. We had expected to
have meeting here, but owing to the
convention, have given it up. We are
here simply as observers, to see the man
ner in which Iyour nominations for the
Presidency are made"
"Do you seek a Boer plank in the plat
form?"
There will be no move of that kind
by us. Naturally it would be gratifying
to us IL such a plank were put in the
platform. But if that comes about it will
be through the spontaneous action Of
the delegates"
The Boer representatives will remain
here until Tuesday and perhaps longer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION.
Baron Won Kettler Well Known IL Washing
ton Much Uneasiness Felt.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated PreSS.)
Washington, June 16-Nothing has been
heard from any official source to confirm
the alarming reports of the destruction
of the Embassies and Legations in Pc
kin, and in view of the fact that the
Government itself is not able to open
communication with the scene of the
troubles, the officials are inclined to doubt
whether private enterprise could DO
more. In other words they do not believe
the report. Minister WI of the Chinese
Legation here called at the State De-
partment today but he declared that he
was without any advices from his own
Government and said that his visit to Sec
rotary Hay had been in regard to a per-
sonal matter.
The unconfirmed and unofficial rumor
that Baron Won Ketteler, the German
Minister at Pellin, had been killed. soon
spread to diplomatic circles and caused
great uneasness as the erroneous state
ment got abroad that the State Depart
ment had received confirmation of the
report. AS a matter of fact neither the
State Department nor the German En-
bassy knew anything Of it. The rumor
WIS none the less disquieting for aside
from the grave international aspect of
such an act, Baron Won Ketteler is in
tilnatey known here, having been first
Secretary of the German Embassy up
to few years ago.
Many diplomats and friends called at
the German Embassy to inquire as to the
report but the answer was given that
no such news was received and the re-
port was regarded with a great deal of
doubt.
The report of the destruction of the
embassies and legations at Pekin was
followed by many kilograms asking the
State Department for information Some
of these came from Iowa, the home of
Minister Ccnger, and some from friends
and relatives of the other persons con-
nected with the United States Legation
at Pekin. Mrs. Baldwin, sister of Minis
ter Conger, called in person at the De-
partment to inquire into the truth of the
story. The Department was obliged to
make answer each case that it had no
news and that it could not confirm the
report. 1t was apparent that the Off
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
THE CHINESE AMBASSADORS VIEWS.
Chinese Troops Would Have Protected the En-
bassies if Called Upon.

Copyright, 1900, by Associated Press)
Berlin, June 16.-The correspondent
here on the Associated Press saw the
Chinese Ambassador at Berlin today.
Through an Interpreter he said:
Il have had no news whatever from
the Chinese Government about the Boxer
rebellion. The Boxers are a mere rabble,
robbers. thieves and rascals. There are
40 scholars. mandarins or officials among
l~tEotn The reports that Chinese soldiers
have attacked the international forces
cannot possibly be true. The Empress
opposes the Boxers and the troops could
not act against her. The Boxers will
soon be suppressed. They could have been
suppressed by the Chinese troops without
landing the international forces. The En-
bassies could have been protected by
guards of Chinese if the Embassies had
asked for them"
The above information was smilingIy
and Systematically given.
The latest official German news from
Tien Tsin dated the fifteenth. is viewed
at the Foreign Office as corroborative of
the reports that the situation has inten-
sfied during the week. The Foreign
Office continues to believe that the
Chinese Government makes common cause
with the Boxers and does not believe the
Government troops attacked the interna-
tional forces as that would be too crazy
venture"
THE ENGLISH CABINET MEETS.
London, June ia Cabinet meeting
held today under the Presidency of Lord
Salisbury was concerned almost wholly
with the situation in China.
PARIS IS SKEPTICAL.
Paris, June 16-The Foreign Office
views skeptically the dispatch from Hong
Kong about the destruction of the for
eign legations at Pekin, and points, out
that, as telegraphic communications with
Pekin are cut. the news should be taken
with prudence.
HOLLAND TO SEND A WARSHIP.
The Hague, June 16.-The Government
has instructed the Governor General of
the East indies, Herr w Roosboorm to
dispatch warship with troops to China.
ALARMED FOR DR. WORTH.
The Wilmington Messenger says that
the family CT DR.. George C. Worth, a
medical missionary in Whusi, China. are
alarmed for his safety now that the
fight against the missionaries has as
sumed so alarming a shape. Senator
Pritchard has requested the Secretar of
State t. take every necessary step 20
protect American missionaries in the vi
cinity of the uprising of the Boxers. The
Messenger adds:
"a telegram to Mr.. c. w. Worth from
Rev. DR.. S. H. Chester, secretary of the
board of foreign missions of the Presby-
terrain church, at Nashville, Tenn, states
that he had only heard of the disturbances
at Chin Kiang, which is about forty miles
above Kiang Yin, where Dr. Worth is
stationed, but that he had telegraphed
the Secretary of State for protection to
all the missionaries in the Yang Use Val
ley, and that all the missionaries had
authority to act on their own discretion
in leaving their stations to protect them
selves"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
TROOPS TO BE SENT FROM MANILA
Unless Teegraphic Communication With
KempR is Quickly Re-established.
(By the Associated Press. J

Washington, June 16.-Uniess tele-
graphic communication with Admiral
Kempf is restored speedily fast vessel
will be ordered to proceed from Manila
to Taku for news. Secretaries Hay and
Root held a conference today with the
President regarding the sending of troops
TO China.
After the conference Secretaries Hay
and Root said they had received no Off
cial confirmation of the burning of the
legations in Pekin.
The conclusion reached at the confer
ence was that if communication with
Kempff is not re- established within a rea-
sonable time forces will be dispatched
from Manila to reinforce the American
contingent. Preliminary inquiries are be-
ing made TO see what can be done in the
way of preparing an expedition.
An inquiry as to what constituted rea-
sonable time failed TO secure a definite
answer, but the impression was conveyed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17

that unless Kempff is heard from by
Monday troops or a naval contingent will
be dispatched from Manila
The following cabfegram was received
today at the Japanese Legation here,
from the Japanese Government at Toxic:
The situation in North China is daily
growing more serious. The Imperial Gov
ernment has, consequently, in addition
to the fleet already al TalSu, decided to
dispatch a military force Of about 1000
men to Tien Tsin in order to strengthen
the hands of the Japanese Minister in
China. The latter is acting in full concert
with the other representatives of the
principal powers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
sEYMoUR's FORCE IN TIGHT PLACE.
Great Masses of Chinese Soldiery in Front and
Rear.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, June 17.-(Sunday, 4 a. nj
There is no confirmation of the reported
destruction of the legations in Pekin and
Won Ketteler, nor the later report of
fighting between the British and the
Chinese. Dispatches from Shanghai,
dated last evening state that Admiral
Seymours force was in a tight place
between Lang Fang and Yung Sun with
enormous masses of soldiery in front.
while the Boxers with more soldiery are
cutting the railway in the rear. The
column is reported short Of provisions and
water. The Kiang. Nan arsenal, outside
CT Shanghai, is sending vast quantities
of munitions north.
All is quiet at Shanghai but trade has
been disrupted. 1t is stated that seven
thousand Americans are coming from
Manila, and that large forces of Japanese
are also enroute. The wires south of
Tien Tsin have been cut and the city tele-
graphically isolated.
According to a special from Vienna, it is
stated in diplomatic circles that the
question of intervention is under discus
sion by the powers. 1t is proposed that
Japan shall act as mandatory of the
powers and re-establish order in Pekin
and elsewhere. This, it is said, eman-
ates from England, and is supported by
Germany and Austria, but it is doubtful
if Russia and France will agree to the
proposition.
st. Petersburg reports that communica-
ton between Kal Gan and Pekin has
been interrupted. There is great excite
ment at Kal Gan, where mission
has been attacked.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
THE TERRIBLE SAILS FOR TEN TsIN.
Riots Break Out at Bun Chow. Refugees Arrive
at WI Chow.
(By The Associated Press.)

Hong Kong, June 16.-The British first
class cruiser Terrible, with troops, sailed
for Ten Tsin this morning. Captain
Percy NJ. Scott, of the Terrible, previous
to sailing arranged to land a 12-poundef
and other ship guns for land service. The
British first class armored cruiser I'm
daunted has suddenly been ordered north
under sealed orders. She will sail i'm
mediately. Trouble is brewing near
West River Riots have broken out at
Bun Chow, whence over a hundred refu-
gees arrived at WI Chow, June 9Th
Four thousand rebels have assembled
at Kwel Ii Sein. Bodies of Canton
troops passed through WI Chu on June
18th on their way to meet the rebels.