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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
YELLOW FEVER FATAL.
Major Edmunds Dead In CubH--The
Barracks Guaranteed

HAVANA, June 1o-Mnjor Frank IL.
Edmunds Of General Lees staff died yes
terlay Of yellow fever. Mrs. Edmunds
is reported to be much better. The town
Of Qucmados has been quarantined
against the barracks and no soldier is
allowed to enter. The doctors are salts
fed with the situation in Havana, where
only few cases have developed. This.
considering the fact that the rainy sea
son has set in, ia. remarkable The city
has already experienced ii heavier fall Of
rain this season than throughout all Of
last year.
The Havana papers are filled with ac-
counts Of the elections, and the Cubans
are congrstulating one another upon the
result. They are satisfied that the in
tervening government will have no cause
to complain Of the way in which the cleo.
tons were conducted. La Discussion
says:
1.-THE Cubans have shown themselves
capable OF self government, and the mem
bers Of the Republican party do not
grudge the Nationalist their success"
All the other revolutionary papers ex.
press themselves as greatly gratiAed with
the outcome and especially with the fact
that reyolutionists have been elected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

ST. LOUIS, June 19.-Yesterday was
by far the most uneventful in the his.
tory of the street railway strike. This
was owing to the discontinuance Of all
negotiations tending toward a settlement
of the controversy and to the utter alb.
scnce of trouble along the numerous
routes of the transit company. The strike
has now passed into the second stage Of
its history, and the general boycott In.
stituted by the American Federation Of
Labor must tell the story. A slight stir
was caused during the day by Sheriff
Rohlmann, who proposed that the posse
comitatus, comprising $500 citizen sol.
diers, be discharged. A conference of 20,
lice and posse officials threw wet
blanket on the sheriff's proposition by
emphatically declaring that the time was
not yet ripe for dispensing the body.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
.9TAEU FORTS TAKEN.
China Opens Fire on the In
.-. ternational Fleet.
ATTACK ORDERED FROM PEKISC.
Several Warships struck by Shells.
Russians Lose Heavily In the
Battle-F0ur Hundred Chi
nese Reported Killed.

Aebe AeVOrteu hllleO.
LONDON, June 19-China declared
war against the world when the Taku
forts opened fire upon the international
fleet. The accounts Of what took place
official information being the dispatch re-
ceived at Berlin from Chefu announc-
Ing that the Taku forts had been cap
tured after a combined attack by the
foreign warships. Three men on the Ger
man warship lltis were killed and seven
were wounded. The dispatch added that
the foreign settlements at Tien-tsin were
being fired into by the Chinese.
The unofficial narratives coming by
way of Shanghai, vary widely and bear
internal evidence of experimenting the
main facts with guesswork. One dis
patch says that the Yorktown participant
ed in the bombardment. Another asserts
that American marines formed part of
the storming force of 1000.
A dispatch from Chefu, dated yester-
day afternoon, says:
'"The forts on both sides of the Taku
fire Unexpectedly. The casualties to the
mixed forces were as follows: Killed
British, /; German, 3; Russian, 16;
French, 1. Wounded British, 4; Ger
man, Z; Russian, 45; French, /.
1.-The Chinese torpedo boats were seiz-
ed"
The Shanghai correspondent Of The
Daily Mail, telegraphing yesterday, says:
1.-THE forts began firing in obedience to
orders from Picking, conveyed in per-
sonal edict Of the empress dowager, by
advice of Kang-Yi, president of the min
istry of war. Several warships were
struck by shells from the II inch guns of
the forts.
'The heavy Russian losses were due to
the blowing up Of the magazine at Mand-
shur.
-Four hundred Chinese are reported to
have been killed. The Chinese when re-
treating fell into the hands Of the Rus.
sian land force"
The Daily News has the following
from Chefu:
1.-Two Of the forts were blown up. The
80 warships at Taku aggregated 100000
tons and carried more than 800 guns"
The failure of Admiral Seymour's col
umn and its retreat to Ten-tsin increase,
it is presumed, the peril Of the legations
in Picking, which is still isolated, al
though Shanghai forwards Chinese ru-
mors that the legations were attacked by
mobs who were moved down. by machine
guns and also that the members Of the
legations were massacred.
The situation at Newchwang is report
ed critical. The British consul at Kiu-
kiang has ordered all foreigners to leave
kulng and Naukingchang.
The powers are taking prompt action.
-Four thousand German troops have been
ordered to China, 10000 French troops
are waiting to embark at Saigon, capital
of French Cochin China, and from 5000
tc 5000 more Russians have been order
ed from Port Arthur to Taku.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
kEMPFF's INSTRUCTIONS.
Ordered to Protect Americans and
CONCUR With Other Powers

Ordered to Protect Americans and
Concur With other Powers.
WASHINGTON, June 19.--The in
tive to his participation in the seizure of
the Taku forts were broad, consisting Of
a direction TO protect all American inter.
ests and to that end to act concurrently
with the representatives of the other
powers.
The United States government, appre.
ciating the dangers to the peace of the
world which have grown out OF the Chi
nese situation, took prompt action on the
basis Of dispatches from Rear Admiral
Remey at Manila, Rear Admiral Kempff
at Taku, Commander Taussig at Chefu
and Consul General Goodnow at Shang-
hal. These dispatches represented condi-
tions that bear promise of startling
events, and the government lost no time
in arranging to meet them. The most i'm
portant action of the president for he is
directing every movement of American
participation in the Chinese troubles, was
to direct that the battleship Oregon, the
most noted warship of the new navy, be
ordered to proceed Immediately to Taku
for such service as might be required.
Instructions were sent to Rear Admiral
Kemptf, commanding the division of the
American fleet in north Chinese waters,
for his guidance in the international COM
plications which have come from the en-
gagement between the Chinese forts and
the foreign ships at Taku. Under direc-
tons from the president arrangements
are being made for the quick transporta-
ton of additional American forces from
the Philippines to China.
II is explained that in the opinion of the
authorities this order conferred upon Ad-
miral Kempff ample power to seize forts,
to fight or to do anything in fact on the
sole condition that in his judgment his
acts should tend to the protection of
American interests. 1t was learned at
the British embassy that there were two
British admirals in the Pei-ho river, Ad-
miral Seymour and Admiral Bruce.
Therefore Taussig's reference to the ar
rival Of the British admiral at Tien-tsin
does not mean necessarily that Seymour
has returned with his foreign column.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
slx.Foot Snake For Mans Necktle.

Mays Landing, N. J. June l9.-David
Carr, n we'll known snake tancier. Of this
place, came near losing his life yesterday.
A six-foot pine snake coiled around his
neck and checked him until he turned
black.
Carr has been in the habit OF capturing
the several varietie,--of reptiles common
to the woods and swamps in this vicinity
and selling the same TO museums. Having
captured Il fine specimen this morning,
this six-footar. Carr began TO show some
friends how harmless the reptile was by
lett ting 1t crawl all q bout him. The rep
tile began Kissing and coiled itself about
Carr By strenuous efforts bystandera
unco.lsd the snake and gave Carr reStora-
lives He Is in preGnrloua cord itlOn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

FRANKFORT, Ky, June 19.--Wil.
liam Culton, who is in jail under indict.
ment as an accessory to the murder Of
William Goebcl, has received an anony.
nous letter postmarked Forth Worth,
Tex, in which the writer says: 81 am
sorry You are in trouble. I killed Goe.
bel. He knew I would do 1t. Ten min.
utes after the shooting watched the
crowd in the statehouse yard from the
Fort hill. went to Georgetown and
took a train, landing at Cincinnati the
next day. AT Kansas City got scared
and went to Oklahoma before coming
here. I am on a ranch out here, and
those who know me in Kentucky would
not know me in Texas"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
Travelled with Broken Neck,

NEW YORK, June 19.-Walter p
Duryea, son of Edgar e. Duryea the
starch manufacturer of Glen Cove, left
Roosevelt hospital yesterday after stay
of ten months. 1t was last August that
Mr.. Duryea, while diving at his country
home at Oyster Bay, mistook the depth
Of the water and broke his neck by strik
ing his head against the sandy bottom
two feet under the surface. At the hos
pital on Sept. 10 DR.. Robert Able cut
away the broken vertebra and after the
operation declared that it would only bs
by miracle that Mr.. Duryea could pull
through. The patient has gradually re.
gained control of his paralyzed limbs
and yesterday, when he left the hospital
it was said that he had good chance Of
regaining his strength and health. Mr.,
Duryea was taken to the DanSSille IN.
" sanitarium.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

NEW YORK, June 9.-With grand
total score of 1859 points out Of a posi-
bic 5000 to their credit, the ten men
composing the American team of re.
vover shots completed their work at both
distances feet and 20 yards--yes.
terday. Their total score at the short
range was 2,410 and at the long 2,479
points. The French team made only 2,44l
at the long range, which is 80 points in
favor of the Yankee shots at that dis
lance. The French team, therefore, must
score 2,4i9 or better on the short range
TO beat the Americans.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
|narsfard's Acid Phosphate
for
NERVOUSNESS.
A superior restorative when the ner-
vous system has become impaired by
mental or physical overwork.
MEETINGS TONIGHT,

Cyrus Castle, X GE
Manning Association.
Eureka Conclave, S w M.
C0linthian Lodge, s of H.
Fumo Castle, A o X NC.
franklin Lodge, A OG +.
Industry lodge. A O U w.
Eureka Castle, A o X NJ G.
Delaware Senate, X EO.
Harmony Council, U T of A.
Diamond State Council, G B L.
Washington Conclavs, S W NJ.
Cherokee Tribe, Imp'd o r M.
Eureka Council, Jr, GU M.
German Beneficial Society. No l,
Reynolds Encalnpmsnt 10 OF.
Moriel Encampment, X st. 81 M.
Brandywine Com. A " o X Of NJ.
Wilmington Conclave. ID Of 4 o 'C
Street and Sewer Directors.
Musical Art Society,
Germania Temple. L G e.
Carpenters and Joiners Union
BARRIERS Protective Association. q
Brandywine Boys Brigade.
Wilmington Council, O U A NJ.
Delaware Enoanlpment IOOF.
Benevolent and Protective Order OF Elks.
Lincoln Lodge, X of P
Crusaders Castle, K G r
Humanity Circle, Il. of U.
Waneta Council, ID Of 2.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

MANILA, June 19.-The entire con.
sular corps at Manila called yesterday
morning to pay their respects to the
United States commissioners, headed by
Judge William ii. Taft. A typhoon has
washed out the road between Tarlac and
Manila, delaying the arrival of the Ninth
regiment here for probably week. The
typhoon has caused the United States
transport Hancock to return to the bay
tho Mna tnpr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

BERLIN, June 19.-The five hun.
dredth anniversary Of the birth Of John
Gutenberg. the inventor Of cut metal
type, was celebrated in Berlin yesterday
by an immense gathering Of printers and
type founders in the Circus Schuman.
At Frankfort 1t wns celebrated by q
meeting of the civil and military authori,
ties, together with street parade culmi'
mating in the decoration Of the Guten.
berg monument. AT Leipsic prominent
publishing house marked the anniversary
by opening a subscription to the local
Gutenberg fund with 100000 marks. /
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
"A nEMAnD ron s,slsa



Gives Encouraging Report.
NEW YORK, June 19.-The American
Bible society has received report from
its agent in Manila, thesAev. Jay q.
Goodrich. in which Mr.. Goodrich states
that the climate of Manila and Of the
Philippine Islands Is certainly trying.
1--WE find it necessary" he says. ito hold
ourselves in check, for the least overex-
ertion In such heat extracts ones strength
so that while spirits may be high and
ambition undampened we are utterly
Frustrated and unfit for any endeavot
The plague Is here, but has made no
great progress. Feyers are upon every
hand and alert to catch the unwary when
tile least bit depleted Of the strength that
repels attack If one y careful and
guards himself, however, there q ~ reA-
son why he should not PASS a LONG and
useful life here in perfect health.
1.-THE reception Of the Scriptures by the
Filipinos has been with an eagerness on
every hand that Is only to be explained
by the preparation and power Of the
Holy Spirit. They are not satisfied With
buying and reading the Bible, but keen
asking for books on Bible study and
choose Bibles with references and maps.
The people who are here from other Is.
lands and other parts Of Luzop are AJAX.
ious to have copies to send to thsis
friends and relatives and Will often sac.
ritice in order to purchase them.
1T will be advisable to establish a b.
Bile society depository In the principal
city OF each island as rapidly as reliable
men can be found to sell the books on
commission. On both Panay and Negroes
the Spanish speaking natives are very
anxious for Protestant work and the Ri.
BILE. For all kinds Of Christian work and
especially the distribution of the Scrip
lures the prospect is very bright.
"A very interesting feature Of duties
here will be the work among the Chinese.
There is said to be about 100000 in and
about Manila.
The Chinese are coming into Manila
rapidly and will hold their place as the
cI ief commercial people Of the city,"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

PHILADELPHIA, June 19.-The Re.
publican National Editorial association
met last night and elected these officersi
President, John A. Sleicher Of New
York; vice president, P. ]. G. King Of
Maryland; secretary and treasurer, A. o.
Runnell of New York; executive commit,
Zee, G. s. Francis and l. NJ. Watson Of
New York, NJ. w. Poshins OF Indiana,
Adrian Posey OF Maryland and J. 7. Nc.
Pherson Of Massachusetts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

THE Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has purchased the Baltimore
and Delaware Bay Railroad, hav-
ing their headquarters at Clayton,
owned by the Jersey Central Road.
1t will prove valuable feeder to
the Delaware Division, under its
management. Congressman John
H. Hotfecker was the man who en-
gineered the sale and it was owing
to his influence that the sale was
consummated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

The federal quarantin" at San Fran.
cisco, established because of fears of the
bubonic plague, has been raised.
Thousands of English sparrows have
been found dead in Chicago streets, hav.
ing been poisoned by unknown persons.
Bunker Hill day was enthusiastically
celebrated at Charlestown, five vessels Of
the north Atlantic squadron taking part.
1t was reported that the bubonic plague
has broken out at Guaymas, Mexico,
among some Chinese who passed through
this country.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

MACON, Ga, June Ex-senator A. o
Bacon is just recovering from a severe at
tack caused from eating toadstools which
he mistook for mushrooms The senator
had thought he was an expert in making
the distinction, and as soon as he return
ell from Washington few days ago he
went out into his fields and gathered
quantities of the supposed dclicacy. Since
his first feast he has had two physicians
attending him regularly, but he is now
Ill ripht
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

For two years Ira W. Kelley of Mans
field, Pa was In poor health on account
of kidney trouble. He consulted several
physician1 and spent considerable money
for medicines without Obtaining relief
until he tried foley's Kidney Cure, and
now writes II desire to add my testimony
that it may be the cause Of siding Others"
All druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

WASHINGTON, June 19.-The indus
trial commission has taken a recess un.
til next month, when brief session will
be held. Another meeting probably will
not be held until some time In Septeln.
Der. A subcommisson will meet at Phil.
adelphia tomorrow to take testimony, but
the hearings outlined for this subcom,
mission have been indorsed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
BOERS; Will FICTION
Botha 81 sefV Lord Roberts
PROPOSAL OF Surrender.
COMMANDERS RETIRETO NlDDLEBURG


General Baden-Powell Reaches Pre-.
toria-secret Documents Sent to
Rurope-p.c.,d.ntk ruu.r re.
port.d In E..b,. coud,t,o,
LONDON, June 19.-Lord Roberts, &C.
cofding to Boer dispatch from Ma.
chadodorp, sent message to Command.
ant General Louis Botha on June IS sug.
costing disarmament and complimentine
the bravery of the burghers. 1t was
pointed out that the surrender would be
without dishonor to the burghers and
would prevent much suffering. General
Botha asked for six days armistice in
order to confer and consider. Lord Rob
erts consented to five days. Finally
General Botha declined to accept the
proposal, and hostilities were renewed.
The Boer comnaAdoes are retiring on
Middleburg, followed by the British cav
airy and artillery, occasional shells reach.
ing the rear guards. The Beers are de.
stroying the bridges and burning The
veldt behind them, carrying off provisions
and cattle and leaving the country bar.
rem.
Other advices from Machadodorp say
that the Beers have an abundance OF
arms and ammunition, with dynamite
and oxen, and that they are preparing
heavy wagon trains for retreat to the
Lydenburg district, where the chiefs, not.
withstanding rumors to the contrary, are
determined to make stand.
The Beers continue to work the Bar.
berton mines, says dispatch from Lou.
renco Marques, and there are eight car.
loads of bar gold valued at f5,O0O,OOO
with President Kruger.
Mr.. Steyn, in his proclamation declar.
ing the Free State still free and indie
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

ROME, June 19.-In the chamber Of
deputies yesterday the premier, General
Pelloux, announced that the cabinet had
resigned owing to the deadlock arising
from the opposition's incorporating at.
ttude on the question of the rules OF
procedure. The house adjourned pend.
ing the formation Of new ministry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

BackaChs should never be neglected. 1t
means kidney disorder which, II allowed
to run on too long mDy result in Brights
disease. diabetes or other serious and
often fatal complaints. Foiey's Kidney
Cure is guaranteed for the kidneys. All
druggists,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

JACKSON, Miss, June 19.--Pearl riv
er is again out of its banks and spread
ing over the surrounding country. One
Of the heaviest windstorms In years has
done great damage to trees and growing
corn. The general crop conditions in the
state are poor, the cotton being eitheI
under water or choked out by grass.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

NEWBURG, N. Y, June 19.--The six
tieth anniversary of the marriage Of Mr.
and Mrs Thomas q. Scarborough Of
Washington Lake, near Newburg, wat
observed yesterday afternoon by fam
lily reunion. The venerable couple have
always lived in Orange county and are
in good health.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

Fatal mistakes are made by those who
do not heed the earlier symptoms Of
kidney or bladder trouble that often end
in BrighTs disease or diabetes. When
Foleys Kidney Cure makes the kidneys
we'll. how foolish it Is to DELAY. All
druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19


WASHINGTON, June 19.-By drec'
ton Of the president General Joseph
Wheeler has been assigned to the com.
mand Of the department of the lakes
with headquarters at Chicago. He re.
lievcs Brigadier General James II. Wade
who has held that command temporarily
in conjunction with his regular command,
the department Of Dakota.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

z HANOVER Presbyterian Church
Is once more without a minister.
Kew f. Cornwall Jennings, who
was immen sely popular with his
congregation. has accepted a call
to the Wakefield Church, German.
town, Pa, and will take charge
September LIST.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

MORE than one hundred dancing
masters invaded Asbury Park, N.
j., on Monday, the occasion being
the meeting of the National Assoc
citation, which convened at the Ho-
tel Brunswick. The dancing mas
tiers are determined to put stop
to the pump handle motion Of gaw-
ky dancers. There will be no more
close embraces and stiff, straight
ened elevation Of arms, but the
standard position in vogue twenty
years ago 1t remains to be seen
how kindly the dear girls will take
to the innovation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

NEW YORK, June 19--The De
Courey building, a ten story structure al
67G West Broadway, occupied by sew.
eral retail firms, was damaged, with It's
contents, to the extent Of $4,000 by
fire last night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
Tired of Life, but Repented.

MIDDLEToWN, N Y, June lean.
drew Cahll of New Haven swallowed
half an ounce Of laudanum here. saying
that he was tired Of life. Cahll then
changed his mind, and physician saved
his life by using the stomach pump.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
The DOings Of the Churches,

The REPUBLICAN would like tho pastors
OF the churches to hand In their announce.
day morning not later than tea o'clock.
MT. SALEM NJ T. CHURCH.
Wednesdays 745 p m. The mid.wsek
prayer and experience meeting,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
The Men who rlarchcd.

Republican parade In Philadelphia last
night. The Young Mems Republican Club
had about 400 men line while the J. Ed
ward Addicks club had about !, 200 men
in line. The Newport Republican club
had so men. Six bands enliyened the oc'
rnsinn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

The nom bers of Gilbert Presby terrain
Church arc andeavoring to raise money to
renovate thor chapel. 1t is the only colorod
Presby teran church in the state, and the
citizens generally should aid them by
their contributions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
The Fish Market,

Powell has on his stalls IL the Third st.
market house, a fine lot Of butter tisn,
poreies. rock. trout. sea bass. and other
varieties OF the tlnny tribe. Call carly and
get first choice
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

Thus far Governor Theodore
Roosevelt has been the choice Of 4
majority OF the delegates tor the
Vice-Presidency. But Theodore
does not want the honor. He has
his eye on the Presidency in 1904,
and he thinks that by serving as
Vice. President, his chances would
be ruined for the Presidency. Thus
far he has said nay to all the over
lures made him to accept the Sec
ond place on the Republican ticket.
He may yet be nominated in spite
of his protest that he does not want
the honor.