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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-10
MINISTER WU'S OPINION.


washington, d. c., Oct. 9.-The Chi
nese minister said to-day that il The
Powers regarded it as essential that
the Emperor and Empress DoWagcr
should return to Pekin. he was quite
confident this could be brought about,
first by giving positive assurances for
the personal safety of their Majesties,
ana then, as plain evidence of this az
surance. directing that Inc DuTK OF the
allied forces now at Pekin be with
drawn to Tien Tsin Yang Tsun, or
some other point. leaving only Il few
hundred troops at Pekin as a guard.
MORE REASSURING TO FRANCE.
Paris, oct. cit is semi-oniciallv an
nounced to-day that the news received
here from China is now more reassur-
ing than the English dispatches make
out: that an agreement between the
Powers will be arrived at on the basis
of NJ. Dclcasse's note; that the re-
ported arrival Of Iii Hung Chang ut
Pekin has been confirmed. and that
confirmation has also been received OF
tho degradation Of Prince Tuan.
The officials of the French Foreign
Office are clated over the reception
which Frances note has secured in
Eurone, and it is hopeful and sanguine
that IL will result i'm Il common UNDER
standing which VIII permit OF early
peace negotiations. France. however.
has not yet received the formal reply
OF any Power but the verbal state
ments made by the various ambassn-
doris on the presentation of the note led
the government to believe it viii he
accepted everywhere except in Great
britain and the United States. These
Powers agree to certain features while
obiecting to others but do not take a
stand which is ininical, generally, to
the propositions of NJ. Dclcassc
The Temps account of the Cabinet
Council says NJ. pelcassc submitted
dispatches from the French representa-
lives abroad showing the negotiations
with the Powers are continuing under
/ good conditions and that this permits
OF hope of favorable solution of the
! questions being considered.
CONTROL. OF CHINESE RAIL
ROADS.
Berlin Oct 9.--The Post says an
| agreement exists between Germany ana
| Russia by which Germany is to control
/ The railroad from Pekin 10 Yang Tsun
and Russia Is to control the road from
| Yang Tsun TO Tong Ku.
The Post also denies that Germany
| viii send an expedition to Sian ru.
THE PUNISHMENT DECREED.
PelSin oct. "A response 10 tho
/ German demand has been transmitted
| TO Ii Hung Chang. This says that
! Wing Men, president of the Censorate;
| Yang vi assistant grand secretary
| and president of the civil BOARD. and
! Chao Shu Chao, president OF the
! Board OF Punishment, viii be decapi-
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

The Oregonian is much alarmed
at the sand bar which is at the
mouth Of the Columbia river, lest
some one think it of serious damage
to Portland's commercial interests.
Don't be alarmed, old man, Portland
is already back number, and it can
not get much worse whether a sand
bar be found at the mouth, the head
or the tail of the Columbia river.
Portland's poke-easy ways Of doing
business is its most serious bar.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

The attention Of the grand jury in
Cook county, Illinois, has been call
ed to the carnival Of crime that is
prevailing there under Mayor Har-
rison's administration, and it looks
as though some Of the officials as
well as the criminals Of that city will
get pulled before many more days
1t is too bad that such move could
not be started in Seattle, and end in
the official beheading of some Of the
apparently corrupt officials.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Leigh Hunt may start paper in
Seattle, but those best acquainted
with him believe it is a hoax of the
worst kind. '1f Leigh Hunt has
money enough to start a paper to
compete with the P.-L he would pay
his debts in this city," came from q
very prominent gentleman one day
this week. Seattle may be able to
support two morning papers, but in
our opinion Leigh Hunt will never
be the man at the helm of either OF
them.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

What's in a name that the Sing
Sing people should want the name Of
that city changed? evil be to him
who evil thinks one Of com
mon judgment believes that Sing
Sing is a prison city complete, but
only city in which great prison is
located.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

A hundred years from now, do
you have any idea what Seattle and
the state Of Washington will look
like? A hundred years from now
will you and your name have been
completely forgotten? A hundred
years from now will the modus oper-
andi Of civilization have undergone a
complete metamorphosis?
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Notwithstanding the fact that the
Kentucky has been to Turkey, made
a parading threat and sailed fo1
other ports, still the sultan refuses
to pay Uncle Sam his indemnify bill
Better send some Kentucky whisky
next.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Cleveland's hope to have Democ-
racy return to its first principles
is a rather weak and antiquated
chestnut. Democracy has had no
honor nor consistency since it tried
for four long years to disrupt this
government.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Next Tuesday will be Christmas,
and there are but few families in Sc
attic, and in the state of Washington
for that matter, who are not sufi-
GENTLY prepared to pay Santa Claus
for a most liberal supply of Christ
mas gifts for their households.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

We congratulate the Seattle Re
view, the only Democratic paper in
King county, in adopting the idea Of
our items of interest column and re-
hashing the most of our articles.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Editor Griffin has often had poll
tlclanS up against it, but, unless we
are sadly mistaken, he is worse up
against it at present than any of his
political victims. Getting jail kan
garooed must be an unpleasant SEN
Sation to an editor.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Mobbing Negroes is nothing new
to Indiana. No state, even in the
South, ever prosecuted the Negro
any more than did the state of In
diana, and its recent triple Negro
lynching is cold Injiana at it's for
nah SELF"
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

The government shipping bill
seems destined to become a law in
this country, non-progressive Dem
ocracy to the contrary notwithstand-
ing.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Says Mark Hanna: believe me
good and true; l repeat it, I not
only do not want the presidency in
1904, but will not have it, though
rendered to me on a Grown of
gold.'"
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

No more prize fighting is to be al
lowed in the city Of Chicago. What
a pity to thus rob Mayor Harrison of
one of his most lucrative resources
to furnish funds for running the city
on the wide open plan.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Perhaps Roslyn didn't have small
pox some few weeks ago, but if she
did not, she was so close to it that
many of her citizens have been left
all over in spots from fear Of it.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

burglar in order to prevent him from
stealing $50 worth Of surgical in
struments from her employer was
possessed of far more pluck than
good sense.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Jessie Morrison, the accused Kan
Sas murdereSs, has been admitted to
bail, which is but a tacit admission
on the part of the court that there is
no further hope Of ever convicting
her.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Earring in Presbyterian circles in
Seattle appears to be a matter of
course, the supposed refinement of
its congregation to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

If there were less whisky sold at
the mining camps and fewer vaga-
bonds allowed to loaf around the
premises there would be less crime
committed there.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Newcastle, one of the coal mining
camps Of King county, is experience
ing a carnival of crime its own self.
1t IS evidently trying to initiate its
big sister, Seattle.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Next Monday week will be the
last day Of the last month of the last
year of the 10Th century You will
never witness a similar chronological
event.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

To get something for nothing has
prompted a good many living per-
sons to try their hand at robbing the
wills of dead persons.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

GA head full of bad whisky" has
made a murderer out Of better dis
positioned men than Elisha Francis.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

An Alaskan water mark has been
wiped out in the destruction Of the
good steamer City of Topeka.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

No gentleman will use profanity
in the presence of women, whether
such be ladies or otherwise.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

When W. F. Hayes cannot trump
up pretext to tackle rich estate,
it is a cold, cold day.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

That Chicago woman who per-
mitted herself to be beaten around
the room for fully a half hour by a
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

With all our heart The Seattle Re
publican wishes you a Merry Christ
mas and a Happy New Year.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21
A Christmas gift to you.

And now a French Hayes is to be
applied to the Sullivan estate.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

A useful Xmas gift
Smoking Jacket,
IS, Sc, ST.
KLINE & ROSENBERG
625 First Avenue
SWEETEST line of fine Neckwear in the
city. KLINE & ROSENBERG.
625 First Avenue
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Boys swell Top Coats,
SO, 81, S.
KLINE & ROSENBERG,
625 First Avenue.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

VIM. n. FiNCK
Pioneer Jeweler Established 1882 Watches
SJeWery' SllVerWare, Clocks and Optica
Goods, Scientific Optician, Watch Renajrs
SIG Second Avenue Seattle, Wash
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

ID. b. SPELLMAN
Ptserieal Plumber and Gashtter. Sanitary
Plumbing speciality. 2l2 Columbia
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-12-21

Graham 6 Moore
Fine Jewelry at Moderate Prices. 7O5
Second Avenue, Seattle, Wash.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27
"ATTACK THE DOOR AND SEE"

erful tory fell against the door. shak-
ing every board in it.
At the same time Gottleb pressed
the trigger, and the bullet which tore
through the planks at short range
drew loud cry of pain from the man,
who fell from the porch.
Accustomed to the use of the rifle,
the boy patriot began to reload in the
dark. Coolly, but rapidly, he rammed
the bullet home, and once more stood
ready to resume his defense of the
powder.
"We'll come tomorrow and take
every ounce of Yankee powder in the
house. and you besides" roared a
voice at the door. 1--WE won't leave
one log on another of this rebel domi-
cile. You're not one whit too young
to hang. boy. This is not the end of
the battle. We only say goodnight"
Then it was that one man led away
another. who tottered as he walked,
and who groaned at every step.
Gottlieb's ballet had inflicted a
wound in the tory's shoulder, and
blood had been shed in defense of the
Yankee powder.
Long before daylight half a dozen
neighbors whom the boy could trust
were concealed in the house; but the
enemy did not come back
When morning came more patriots
gathered to the rescue. and before
long Jonas Whitton's house had the
appearance of little fort
Later in the day party of tories
made their appearance. but the fear
less men who met and defied them
caused them to beat hasty and in
glorious retreat.
Gottlieb saved the patriot powder
by his heroism, and when it entered
Fort Stanwix under guard the brave
little garrison threw their hats in the
air and gave three hearty cheers for
the boy hero of the Mohawk valley.
1t was by acts like these, many of
which have never been recorded. that
the colonies achieved their merited in
dependence,
Gottlieb Whitton is one of the for
gotten boy-heroes of the revolution.-
Golden Days.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27
TO DESTROY A LANDMARK.
Indignation In London Over Project
to Pull Down the Historic
Marble Arch.

A matter which is interesting So
ciety people in particular and which
is creating not little Indignation in
general is the suggested removal of
the historic and picturesque marble
arch from Hyde park,
Apart from merely sentimental con-
siderations. ii is a regular landmark
in that part of London. People driv-
ing in the park love to look up at it
and, black as it is. it is the admira-
tion of foreign visitors. In the fur
thermost parts of London you hear
shouted every day: Marble arch!
Marble arch!"-the cry of bus con-
ductors as they pass.
Londoners love their marble arch,
yet some enterprising officials have
taken it into their heads that it is in
the way, and want to pull it down or
move it. The public will have some
thing to say before that is done.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27
BIG PORTRAIT FALLS.
Likeness OF Abraham Lincoln Crashes
to Floor in East Room Of White
House Late nj Night.

Late the other night noise was
heard at the white house which sound
ed like an explosion. The president.
who had not retired. inquired al to the
cause. as the floor of the living apart
ments located on the second floor was
Jared perceptibly. An investigation
was made hastily and when the east
room was entered by the ushers it
was found that the portrait of Abra-
ham Lincoln. by Coggswell, had fallen
to the floor. damaging the frame con-
sderably. The painting itself was
not damaged. and it will only require
the expenditure of "A small amount to
repair the frame:
The investigation developed that
the heavy wire used in hanging the
portrait had parted under the heavy
weight of the painting. which has
adorned the east wall of the east
room for many years. If the acci-
dent had occurred before the election
it might have been interpreted as an
augury of the defeat of President Nc
Kinley, but happening after the elec-
tion little has been said about it.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27
he door. rappins three times.


the door, rapping three times.
Hello. there. boy!" cried a rough
voice. you know now that we want
to come in. Why don't you open the
door?"
81 don't open at night TO strangers"
replied Gottiieb. undaunted
The men laughed together.
you'll save the door If you draw the
bolt said one. I'VE want to look into
Jonas Whitton's cellar"
at is locked. and Martha Whitton
carries the key" answered Gottlieb.
she is careful dame. Martha isl"
was the derisive retort. ''She does we'll
to go away from home with lot of
Yankee powder in the cellar. The trail
leads TO this very house. and there can
be no mistake. Don't you intend to let
us in. boy?''
"No"
moments silence followed Gott-
lieb's firm reply: then heavy hand
struck the door a powerful blow.
The boy knew the strength of the
heavy hinges and thick planks; yet
the men could in a little while batter
down the door and overpower him.
II know you are tories. who don't
like Jonas Wilton" said Gottlieb.
81 have been told not to let any
strange people into the house till my
folks come back"
"But you will let us in, Gottlieb,"
laughed the tory who did the talking
for the big. brawny fellow in rough
homespun. "If you won't open the
door and don't want it to fall on you,
stand aside. We are going to have
the rebel powder"
you charge the door at your peril"
answered the boy. raising the rifle to
his shoulder
"Ha! What have you got in your
hands. boy?"
ATTACK the door and see!"
Retreating footsteps took the tories
to the edge of the porch. and Gottlieb
heard one say
Hes but boy. The capture of the
powder will make heroes of us and
hasten the fall of the fort. am not
afraid, Reuben: the door can't with
stand me. So here goes!"
These words were followed by a
spring across the porch, and the pow
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27
BOUNDED BY PRETTY GIRLS.
Oensus Directors life Burdencd by
Pleas OF short-Time
Clerks.

Two large. lusty. athletic men are
on guard outside of the door leading
to the private Office of Census Direc-
tor Merriam these DAYS. Their duty
is to see that no person whom the di-
rector is not willing to meet passes
the threshold. Without these guards
Mr. Merriam would find it exceeding
ly difficult to transact any business
other than to assure the hundreds Of
temporary clerks in the big rooms be.
low that he is powerless to give them
permanent employment. There are
900 of these clerks, an overwhe lining
majority of whom are girls. and. un-
ike their sisters in the permanent de
partments. they are for the most part
pretty and Young. They hold their
jobs through the influence of sena-
tors and representatives. democrats
as we'll as republicans.
Director Merriam Svs that they
were specifically told when appointed
that they were entering upon tenn
porary employment and need enter
tain no hope of being permanently
employed. Nevertheless. each and
every person among these 900 clerks
has devoted much of her time to Sc
curing influence to keep her in the
service. Director Merriam's life in
consequence has become a burden
Handsome sisters. invalid fathers and
members of congress are pursuing
the director day and night. II is be
lieved that when congress reconvenrs
the young women will endcavor TO 90"
cure the passage Of Il bill !rnothrri''G
their term of service at least two
| wears
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27
Saw Death Near.

SIT often made my heart ache"
writes L. G. Overstreet, of Elgin,
Tenn, "to hear my wife cough until
it seemed her weak and sore lungs
would collapse. Good doctors said
she was so far gone with Consump-
tion that no medicine or earthly help
could save her, but a friend recon-
mended DIR. Kings New Discovery
and persistent use of this excellent
medicine saved her life" It's abso-
lutely guaranteed for Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Asthma and all Throat
and Lung diseases. SOC and 81 at w.
r. Smith & Co. Trial bottles free.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27
A Woman'S Awful Peril.

There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an oper-
alton" were the startling words
heard by Mrs. l. B. Hunt, of Lime
Ridge, Wis, from her doctor after he
had vainly tried to cure her of a
frightful case of stomach trouble and
yellow jaundice. Gall stones had
formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use
Electric Bitters which wholly cured
her. It's wonderful Stomach, Liver
and Kidney remedy. Cures Dyspepsia,
Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only Scots.
Guaranteed. For sale by w. r.
Smith & Co.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

"It always wearies me to hear that
plaintive, subdued music the orchestra
plays when the actors are doing some
thing supposed to be pathetic. 1t
looks as if they couldn't trust the
audience to see the pathos," remark
ed the thin-haired man in the full
dress suit, who sat in one of the boxes.
THAT isn't what it's done for at all" /"
said the man with the John Hay
whiskers, who sat by his side. Sits
to prevent the actors from hearing
any obtrusive coughing or snickering
on the part of the audience
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

Many persons have had the expert
ence of Mr.. Peter Sherman, of North
Stratford, N. H., who says, ''For
years l suffered torture from chronic
Indigestion, but Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure made well man of me-" It
digests what you eat and is certain
cure for dysptpsia and every form of
stomach trouble. It gives relief at
once even in the worst cases, and
cart shsap sbut do ycu good. w. Il.
Smith h Co., druggists.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

Clifford was extremely naughty to-
day.
I have offered him fifty cents to sub
NIT to being whipped, and he has TAX
en- the matter under advisement.
| am determined to whip him, if /
have to pay him $l.25.
| feel | am quite right in paying my
boy for being whipped.
1t teaches him the value of money.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27
According to Contract.

House Owner-You didn't pay the
rent last month.
Tenant-No? Well. suppose you'n
hold me to your agreement.
Owner - Agreement y what agree
ment?
Tenant-Why, when | rented you
said ] must pay in advance or not at
all.-Ohio State Journal
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

Help is needed at once when per-
sons life is in danger. A neglected
cough or cold may soon become seri-
ous and should be stopped at once.
One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures
coughs andpcolds sud'tde worst cases
Of Group, bronchitis, grippe and other
throat ana lung tzoubaes. W: n.
epith b Co., druggists.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

"Christmas is when people show how
much they think of one another, isn't
it," said Mrs. Blykins.
st is, = answered her husband, with
his characteristic glance of gloom.
Its when all the husbands begin to
wear rag-time neckties and smoke
rag-weed cigars because they love the
giver -
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

SIS your son pursuing the usual
studies ?" inquired the visitor.
"Yes," answered Farmer Corntossel;
she's still pursuin' 'em, from what l
kin hear, without much show of
ketchin' up to 'em."
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

"N," said the actor, who enlisted in
the army, when asked to lead night
attack. "No, cannot do it. l am a
matinee hero"
The traditions of the stage must be
observed with rigorous exactitude.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

In 1891 there were 4,704,75O people
in Ireland. There are 10 figures
showing the number of Irish in Great
Britain, In peace about IS per cent.
of the British army is composed of
Irish. In 1890 there were 1871, 500
natives of Ireland in the United
States
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

"Have you Dickens tale of Two
Cities y? asked the occasional custo-
mer.
"No, sir" replied the new salesman
at the book store, after glance at
the shelves, Shut see we have a
Romance of Two Worlds by Marie
Corelli. Won't that do?"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

Mrs. Eleanor Trye, of Texas, has
just been married to her divorced
husband. She seems, says the Denver
Post, to be working upon the olden
advice: IF at first you don't succeed,
try Trye again."
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

"a hours Cincinnati to jacksonville
and New Orleans, Queen & Crescent
Route and Southern Ry.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

BENJAMIN. afraid I'll forget to
mail you letters.
Mrs. Benham-I don't believe you
will; put it in the pocket where you
carry your cigar case.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-12-27

Queen 4 Crescent, Southern Ry.
and Plant System y 100 miles abort
est, Cincinnati 70 Florida.