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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
WORLD VS., CHINA.
The Situation Practic aiiyis One of
international War.
AVERY GLOOMY OUTLOOK.
The chiness Ministers Are Not
Allowed TO Send Secret Mes
sagss TO Their Home
Government.

The action Of Count Ven Buelow,
the German minister Of foreign affairs,
informing the Chinese legation at Ber-
lin that all telegrapbic messages must be
in plain language and submitted for
approval by the censor, and the sug-
gestion of NJ. Delcasse, the French
minister of foreign atfsirs, that the ex
portation Of arms to China be prohibit
ed, which are generally regarded as the
first steps in t.. direction of treating
China as state engaged in war, have
been supplemented by the official an
nouocepient from St. Petersburg that
certain portions Of the Amur territory,
including parts Of the khabarovsk dis
trict aDd the coast territory, as we'll as
the towns of Blagovestchensk, Khab-
arobo7sk and Nikolksussuri, have been
declared in a state of war since July
II. Russian action is regarded in
London as at leaat the fereshadowiDg
Of speedy unconditional recognition
Of the fact that condition af war exists
between China and the civilized world,
and the general opinion seems to be in
favor Of such recognition as the best
means Of meeting the barbarian up
heaval, while at the same time endeav-
oring to isolate the independent vice
roys from the general confagration.
The revelation of the ability of the
Chinese forces in the north to stand
their ground against the international
interests is producing the inevitable
results in the south. At Shanghaiit is
announced officially that foreign women
and children have been requested to
leave the ports along the river.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
SOME GOOD NEWS
Comes to Washington from the
Chinese Capitol.
IT COMES FROM Mr.. coMoER
He Says that the Only Way
to Prevent a General
Massacre is by Quick
Relief.

Mr.. WI, the Chinese Minister at
Washington, received cipher cable
dispatch on Friday from United States
Minister Conger, who swas reported
massacred in Pekin with other foreign
ers. It is in the state department
cipher and is transmitted through the
Tsung Ii Yamen and the Shanghai
Taotai. It contains about fifty words
and and is signed in English with the name
"Conger.'
At a quarter to ten Minister WI
handed the Conger dispatch to Secre-
tary Hay who Immediately called in
his assistant secretaries and private
secretary and work was begun IN trans
lating the cipher.
No doubt is expressed by the state
department officials as to the authenti-
city Of tie message. The translation
of the Conger message is as follows:
'In British legation, Uuder contin-
ued shot and shell from Chinese troops.
Qaick relief only can prevent general
massacre. Conger." )"
The message is not dated, but it is
understood that it was sent from Pekin
on the 18Th. The following statement
has been made at the state depart
ment:
"On the 11th of this month the state
department. communicated a brief mes
sage asking tidings Of Minister Conger
in the state department code. Mr.. WI
undertook to get this into Conger's
hands if he were alive. He has sue
ceeded in doing this. Friday morning
the state department received tele-
gram from Consul Goodeno7 at Shsng-
hal saying:
'The governor of Shanghai informs
me that he has received Friday cipher
message from Conger Of the 18th"
A few minutes later Minister Wu
appeared at the state department with
telegram from the Taotsi Of Shanghai
dated the Goth Of July, which has been
received by Minister WI at $50 Friday
morning reading as follows:
Your telegram was forwarded as
requested. / sent a reply from the
Tsung Ii Yamen as follows:
"Your telegram 18th date of this
moon 9th Of july received. State
department telegram has been haadede
to Minister Conger. Herewith is Con-
gers reply to the state department."
As soon as Minister Conger's cable
gram had been translated cabinet
council was called in the Office Of the
secretary Of State.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
The Good Old Days.

The Springfield Republican thinks it
an open question whether life was not
happier in the good old days when DIS
ease was laid to visitation OF Prov
dense, and the most prudent TOOK the!E
typhoid bacilli regularly with thelI
milk, dropped ice without inquiry lnto
their drinking water, slapped at mos
quitoes with no thought ot @ malaria,
drew their wafer from the dooryaEa
S,iT Usl1 and lived or died as it happened,
w;,b nothing TO worry over but a few
Standard -" infections like measles, diph-
iberia. scarlet fever, and, at rare inter
walls, smallpox.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25

age of silver and gold at the ratio OF 10
to l, every man in the audience seemed
to be satisfied, and when be finished
10000 flags, on which were the words,
The constitution and the flag
One and inseparable,
Now and forever,
The flag of the republic forever,
Of an empire never.
came from nobody knew where or how,
and from the girders Of the roof was let
down flag fifty or seventy-6Ve feet
long and half as wide. Men mounted
their chairs, women shouted and waved
their hands and flags old men looked
young again, and from the throats Of
10000 people there was a rushing,
sweeping, roaring food Of enthusiasm
that rolled through the hall like the
breaking of mighty storm.
Had old Senator Hoar of Massachu.
setts, John B. Henderson of Washing
ton, Senator Hale Of Maine, and the
hundreds of thousands of true sons Of
Puritan fathers in New England been
present they would have been swept into
the Democratic party as was Webster
Davis, who likely never'made a speech
before which he 50 much enjoyed.
When this storm Of enthusiasm, as
honest as summers rain from a wes-
tern sky, had lasted for more than
twenty minutes and the audience had
sung the Star Spangled Banner"
MY Country, IT'S Of Thee" the Red,
White and Blue" over and over again,
Davis had added 5, 900 to the Democratic
majority in Missouri and 10000 in
the entire country, Mr.. Bryan was nom
mated, Senator Hill being one Of those
who seconded his nomination. He
took occasion to express his approval
of the document. The man who can
not stand on this platform is not en-
titled to be called Democrat, he said,
and there was not discordsnt note in
the entire hall.
The work of the platform committee
has not only beer well done, it has
been extraordinarily we'll done. 1t de-
serves the thanks Of every patriotic
mau in America for its work. 1t has
framed platform in harmony with its
candidate, who is himself the best plat
form any party has had since Lincoln,
and it has shown exceedingly good tact
and sense in so singing out The import
ant campaign issues nov on, and in not
repudiating or lodging any issue fer
which the party stood in 1896, that
every breeze that blows between this
and November will be freighted with
Bryan victory.
From this day the Republican party
is on the defensive. No party can long
live that will turn its back on the Dec
lation of Independence and the consti-
tuition. It must show that this charge
is not true. Perry S. RAIDER.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
Boxers Placards.

The Boxers placards, placed through
out Pekin, reads as follows: i, the
commander.ln. chief Of Heavens troops,
will march from Pekin to Nankin with
them shortly. Our principal object is
to burn and destroy churches and chap
els and then the telegraph and post
office, colleges and schools. The peo-
pie need not be frightened when they
see our arrival here. We are goiog to
drive away the foreigners SO as to keep
the empire in peace and comfort. Pdr-
chasing provisions for providing US we
will give the market price, but sellers
must also charge moderately. We will
not destroy the yamens and customs,
they can levy duty as usual. II any
people disobey this order they will be
beheaded at once.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
His Work Done.

Down in Camden, n. j., the people
are only justa very little lower than
the angels. The other day preacher
baptized 81 of them, and he requested
each one that had ever told a lie or
stolen anything to raise the hand.
Not hand was raised, and since then
the preacher has moved away from the
community, saying he could do nothing
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
Russian Cruelty

"The japanese correspondents charge
the Russian soldiers with appalling
barbarity toward the Chinese. They
declare that the Pei Ho River is full Of
Of the corpses of women and children
and that the Russians loaded 300 bodies
on Junk and burned them
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
Hot for Train Robbers.

The new locomotives just put on by
the Denver and Rio Grsnde Railway
have an unique attachment as safe
guard against robbers, in the way Of
a nozzle on the roof of the cab. These
connect with the hot water Of the boil
er, and point at the rear end Of the
tender. The nozzle can send a jet Of
mixed steam and boiling water at 200
lbs pressure, that would kill anyone
in its range.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
The account Of receipts and disburse
Farmers Organize.

The Alabama Farmers Protective
Congress met in Montgomery on Wed
nesday. The purpose Of this conven.
ton is to fix the price of cotton and
other products at a fair price to the
producers. Tho farmers Of Alabama
are relieved somewhat by their move
nent since Georgia and other states
have organized similarly. Gel. L. +.
Culver commissioner Of agriculture,
and many farmers and business men
were present.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
Killed by the Sun.

There were hundreds of deaths in
New York, Chicago, Boston and other
cities Of the east and west last Wednes-
day and Thursday from the intense
heat. There were over two hundred
prostrations in New York alone.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
China on the War Path.

1t is reported from Chez Foo that
Prince Tuan has modified $50, 900
men and ordered his nothern forces to
expel the foreigners from the Anur
district, Siberia. Another force will
operate against Meekeden.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
TIE QUARTERLY REPORT
What The State DispsnsarY Has Been
Doing.

The legislative examining committee
having completed its examination Of
the books and affairs Of the State dis
pensary for the quarter ending May 81,
its report showing the financial status
Of the concern for the quarter was COM
ple;ed Thursday and forwarded to the
governor. The committee consists Of
Senator Hay and Representatives Mob
ley and Sharpe. The following synop-
sis was prepared Thursday:
From the asset column come these
figures:
Cash ia treasury May 81 $ll5,SIl 81
Merchandise in hands Of
dispensers. .......... 215, 1861
Merchandise in State dis
pensary l54 269.24
SUPPLIES 36.097 33
Real estate. ............ 36,55S.70
Suspended accounts. 3,55S.7O
Personal accounts due for
tax advanced on bonded
spirits, empty barrels etc 3,ol0.2
Contrab md 403 02
Teams and wagons and real estate
make grand total Of 1863, ,26l.ll.
The liabilities are quoted thus:
School fund, s495, 275 so; personal &C,
counts due for supplies of whiskey, etc.
s73 9S2 81; making 1863, PSI II.
The gross profits were sl27, 22l O.;
contraband seizures, 81 ,094 II; States
profits from Germania brewery, 81 ,O6O.-
81.
Supplies used during the quarter,
such as bottles, corks, boxes, etc.,
amounted to s37 ,696 80; breakage and
leakage, 81, 1,20lS7; labor, $3,e55.7l;
salaries, expenses of inspectors, per
diem Of members, printing, lights, ETC.,
came to Sc, 247,34.
The constabulary cost IS 4l1.29, and
it will be noted that the seizures only
amounted to 81 093 II; freight and ex-
press charges took up ST, ,242 81.
Then comes small amounts in various
county dispensaries on account of
worthless liquors, and two robheries-
one at kingstree, whereby S2l.o0 was
lost, and one at Sammerville, in which
$92 % was lost. There was one fire
that of w. n. Kirkland's dispeDsary,
and the loss is placed at s., 1902 IS.
The net profits passed to the credit
of the school fund, after deducting the
total expenses of SIS, ,3SI.9S, amount
to S5l ,O27 81.
The account of receipts and disburse-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
We Lead the South.

The lsaltimare Manufacturers Re
cord gives the figures Of cotton mill in.
yesements for the first six months OF
1900 at between $50, 900, ,0G0 and s25,-
600 OO9. The number Of spindles added
to the cotton manufacturing is put at
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25

e families moving 10 to~U tc educate
their c!,ildrcn. leaving their lands to
teuapts who 90 not know hoa to main,
tain ihem The common schools should
be bull; up to maintain the ag7icultu-
rsliutere>t> Of the country and keep
f&rners from running TO town. Col.
EnI; waS apalarde6
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Col. Knox Livingston introduced his
Competitors, speaking in kindest terms
OF esch Of them present, as we'll as Of
Col. Tillmao, who wired lta, re was
left IN Augusta.
Cole S. Blease, Wirkler and Sloan
cash made strong speech. Many peo
pie think there is as much eloquence
amcrg the colonelS as among the can
didatas for governor.
OTHER STATES OFFICERS
Dr.. Zimmerman and Capt. Jeuoiuss
were here aud SPOKE. Judge Moore
spoke. Beliioger was absent. McMa
han was not here. Capers made hit
BROKER and Derhsn had little tiff
Brooker accused Derham Of pervertiug
the record Derham told him he must
not -ay that Brooker returned that
Darham had exhibited letter from
Auditor Squier Of Columbia stating
that scme cf Brooker'S charges were
rot true. The latter went to see
Squire and the latter denied writing it.
Derhau exhibited the letter from
SQ1ier.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-07-25

age of silver and gold at the ratio Of l6
to l, every man in the audience seemed
to be satisfied, and when he finished
10000 flags, on which were the words,
The constitution and the flag
Or, :.nAHa-a IL
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25
RIVER ARK-DwELLERs.
How the Fishermen Can Enjoy Some
OF the Comforts OF Home on
the Stream.

The ark dwellerS are once more ahoai
and the queer. quaint. picturesque lit
tie houses with boat bottoms arc
disappearing from the tide-lands,
where they have rested through the
fall and winter.
rhe arks are the bachelor dens OF
the fishermen on shore in winter and
their dwellings anoat on the river in
the spring and summer Some Of these
floating houses are wonderfully fitted
up. 80 far as the convenience OF the
occupants are concerned, and II is al
most beyond belief how many per-
sons can be comfortably accommodate
ed ia the smallest OF the arks.
Yesterday the fishermen down in
Uniontown put into the water to
soak" preparatory to towing It TO
the place selected by them for a resi-
dence on the liver. an ark eight feet
In width and twelve feet long. In this
little house were folding hunks for no
less than eight men; a cook stove that
is sunk below the deck when not In
use: a table that can be folded up,
and some ten or twelve camp stools.
On the walls and In the corners are
cupboards containing dishes and cook
Ing utensils. When the hunks are
folded up and the stove lowered. pro-
yiding II is not too cold. nearly all the
floor space OF the ark is available and
here the fishermen. when of duty,
spend their time.
The arks are a wonderful conven-
ience TO the fishermen. saving them
many a weary miles pull after their
work is done. providing a refuge close
at hand in case OF accident a place Of
amusement. Of rest-in fact. a home
right on the water in the midst OF the
fish they are hunting.
Many OF the arks are quite valua-
bic. AS can be easily understood, these
floating houses must be well and care
fully built and the builders have in
many instances expended considerable
sums Ia beautifylng the Interior OF
their floating homes,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25
DANGER OF OCEAN WRECKS.

It is stated that the Atlantic ocean
contains may wrecked vessels which
drift hither and ihiiher. and az their
positions change with the winds and
tides, they are a constant menace 70
ocean traffic. Because Of the great ex-
pense they are not destroyed until they
have inflicted actual damage. How
like this is the action Of many per-
sons. who walt until they are III be-
fore treating such dangerous symp-
toms as indigestion, dyspepsia, consti-
patton. liver or kidney troubles. Don't
allow them to menace your health.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will clear
the system OF all impurities, making
the blood rich and the nerves strong.
II cures all stomach disorders. and is
an unequalled spring medicine. See
that private revenue stamp covers the
neck Of the bottle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25

The musical program at the Spins
ters entertainment on Friday evening
viii be something out OF the ordinary.
Many OF the singers VIII be heard for
the first time by The Astoria public,
and the selections 10 be rendered will
please all who attend, from the most
cultured 10 the simplest music lover.
The whole performance will be unique
and delightful. II will be a rare treat
which no Astorian can afford 70 miss,
or which win soon be forgotten.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25
soLFILINE.
solhline! solnllne!

Solfiline! SoltlIne!
II you are sick and tired Of rubbers,
which protect your feet from wet OF
cold. and wish to save continual re-
soling of your shoes; If you wish tc
longing the life Of same at least fifty
per cent. If you wish to save greas-
ing your belts in your manufactury,
go to Peterson & Brown, at Astoria,
and try case of solfiline on your
shoes and harness. Buy your shoes
only Of those who have that scientific
remedy. Take no other.
Address, PETERSON & BROWN,
General Agents, Astoria. Orego,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25

small crew. The Leander had trou-
Bile of one kind or another from the
time she arrived IN port until she
steamed out. First she was llbelled for
coal taken on at a Japanege port,
and then there was trouble between
the shippers who had chartered her and
the owners. and last but by no means
least, Captain Olsen had his troubles
when he tried 10 secure crew. There
was no trouble IN securing the men
necessary 70 man her, but the captain
was not willing to pay the wages pre-.
yailIng.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25
REAL EsrArE rRANsFERs.

n. ]. Kinney and wife to william
Leppa-tract 50xlOO feet in block l.
McClure's; 5000.
A. Frederickson and wife TO VIM
Fredrickson-lot 3. block 3, East War
renton, s..
VIM. Fredrickson and wife to VIM
Haggman-lots and 10. block 3. East
Warrenton; Sl0e.
d. b. Howarter and wife to X. F.
Johnson-trect OF land in sections q
and %, N. X 10 W; S175.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25
NEW LINES FIRST CARGO.
Steamer Billings to Make Its Initial
Trip on May 5th.

The steamer Billings Of the Central
Navigation & Construction Company,
will make It's first trip to Lewiston on
May 5th. and will carry out $50 head Of
cattle for the Leroi Cattle Company's
pastures on the Columbia river. 40
miles above Pasco. The Billings is now
at Pasco, where she has been undergo
ing an extensive refltting of boilers and
machinery. The stock shipment will be
taken on at Lewiston. at the old stock
yards above the o. r. 4 n. dock on
Snake river, and this may be the tenn
porary landing for this line as there are
some warehouse facilities there. The
Lewiston Tribune says that the next
cargo taken out viii be 5000 sacks of
wheat at Judkin's landing, which has
been contracted for at 1920 per ton as
against the present tariff of $4.25 per
ton. This rate is for delivery at Port
land, and the grain will not be handled
until the line is open for through busi-
ness which it is estimated will be
about June 10, though possibly not un-
I'll July /. The company is rapidly
getting it's route in shape and does not
now foresee any obstacle that can pre-
vent its operation by the specified time.
There will be some improvement nee
essary in Snake river below Raperia
for an all-the-year service, but with
out any Improvement regular trips will
be made until the extreme low water
period,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25
osTEoPATHY.

Or the science Of drugless healing.
Specialties-chronic and nervous dis
eases. Examination free.
DIR. c. ]. RAMSEY,
Cor. Fourteenth st. and Franklin Ave,
Astoria, Oregon.
/ to 5 p. m. Monday. Wednesday and
Friday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25
NOTICE TO sTREEr coNTRAc-


Notice is hereby given that until
O'Clock p. m. on Saturday, April 2Sth,
1900, the committee on streets and pub
lie ways Of the common council of the
City of Astoria will receive sealed bids
for the Improvement of Commercial
sire Il from west line of Tenth street
to west line of Eighth street, accord
ing to the provisions Of ordinance No.
25ll. approved on the goth day Of April,
1909, and the plans and specifications
therefor on file with the auditor and
police judge of Eaid city. Bids must
state the amount for which street
crossings will be constructed separate
from the remainder of the improve
ment. The right is reserved to reject
any and all bids.
C. C. UTZINGER,
L. AGREN,
w. ]. COOK,
Committee ON Streets and Public Ways
of the Common Council of the City
of Astoria.
Dated this Path day of April, 1900.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25
AsslGNEE's SALE.

The entire stock Of goods and fix
lures OF the New York Novelty store
will be sold at public auction. Sale
viii commence April 21st. Saturday
evening. at 1880 p. m. and will continue
daily until every thing is sold.
N. SCHLUssEL.
Assignee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25

A number OF AstorIans who have
taken In Barlow's minstrels at Portland
this week report splendid perform
ance. All pronounce the music TO be
Of a very high order and many Of the
features quite original. The company
viii appear in this city on Monday
night
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25

Reserycd seats for the Spinsters will
be ON sale nt Griffin a. Reeds tomor-
row morning. The prices will be Is
ana 10 cents and no extra charge will
be- made for reserved seats. Go early
and secure your sitting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25

The secretary OF the public library
has announced the reception Of the
following new volumes; Beacon Lights
OF History. Lord; Antiquity, Middle
Ages, Renaissance and Reformation,
Warriors and Statesmen. Great Wo-
men. Modern European Statesmen.
American Statesmen, Nineteenth Cen
tury Writers, Old Pagan Civilizations,
Lord; Jewish Heroes and Prophets,
Lord; To Have and to Hold, Mary
Johnson 1.-TWO copies); Red Pottage,
Mary Cholmondeley. Poems-Milton,
Keats and Moore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-25

James j. Mackey. who is well known
in this city among the business peo-
pie. has become connected with Ken
ney & Gribler. Among the other
achievements TO which Mr.. Mackey
points with pride Is his reputation as
one Of the clevercst rag-time soloists
in the Northwest