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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-27
Merchants Hotel.

After ten years Of absence, /
have again taken charge Of the
old reliable Merchants, and have
and fully equipped the
baths, steam heatand
all modern improvements. Iso-
licit the continuance of the pat.
ronage of the public, and espe-
clally my friends in the Dakotas
and Minnesota, who have so
made the Merchants their
st. Paul home.
Latest Dakota and Minnesota
papers on file.
Rates. $500 and $3.50; With
bath, $500. + have added the
European plan for those who
desire5it, at rom $1.0o to $3.50;
with bath, $500.
gel for all points In the City.
A. ALLEN, Proprietor.
This paper win always DO founnd o.
~ In the Merchant reading rooms.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-27

WOMAN'S RELIEF, CORPS.
Meets second and fourth Fridays of each
month at c. A. r. hail. Jennie Woods,
President. Hattie Shelton, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-27

James B. Mcpherson Post No. 2, Depart
ment OF North Dakota Grand Army of the
Republic, meets every second and fourth
in each month at G.. A. r. hall,
Bismarck. N. D. E. Tibbils, Colonel Com
manding. j.. w. Burkett, Adjutant.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-27
q OF PYTHIAs.

KNIGHTS OF PYTH1AS.
st. Elmo Lodge, No. 4. Meets ever
wednesday evening at Workmen hall
Bostrom, K. of r. & S.
ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WoRKMHN
Bismarck Lodge, No. 100. Meets the
first and third Tuesday evenings of each
month at their hall in the Baker Block at
8 O'clock J.. H. Newton, NJ. w. C. p.
Murrell, Recorder.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-27

United States Court-At Bismarck, first
Tuesday In March; Devils Lake, first
Tuesday In July; Fargo, third Tuesday In
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Governor F.
B. Fancher, Bismarck; adjutant general,
E. 81. Miller. Bismarck.
MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS AND OFF,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-27

OIL Inspector-P. E. Wickham, Glenullin.
State Exan1iner-H. A. Langlie, Bismarck
deputy. r. =. Wallace, Bismarck. and w.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
THE POWERS TRIAL.
Annie Weist, stenographer 10 Audi
tor Sweeney, ON Witness stand.

Georgetown. Ky July 2O.-Mlss Annie
Weist OF louisville. who was stenog-
rapher 20 Auditor Sweeney. and was IN
the auditors office IN the executive
building when the Goebel assassination
occurred, was the first witness called
In the Powers trial today. She heard
three shots IN the direction % the Office
Of the secretary of state.
Immediately after the shooting sew
eral strangers came into the room. but
they aid not speak Of the shooting. and
q was FIVE minutes before she heard
what had occurred. Witness said
Henry Youtsey came into her Office the
day Of the Van Meter Berry contest
and told her she had better leave the
state house. as trouble was likely. Wit.
ness said that few minutes after the
shooting Assistant Secretary OF State
Matthews stationed two men with
guns at the door OF the building with
orders 10 allow no one 10 either enter
or leave the building
Miss Snuffer. OF Williamsburg. testi.
fed that Powers told her January 18th
that before he would Be robbed Of his
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
ELECTION IN CUBA.
September 10 Fixed Up for Holding
Constitutional Convention.

Washington. July 2O.--It Is under
stood that the President and General
Wood have agreed on September 10th
as the time for holding the election In
Cuba for delegates 10 the constitutional
convention 20 be called for the purpose
of formulating a constitution for an in
dependent government for cuba. on
the return Of Cen Wood TO Cuba he Will
confer with the leaders of the Cuban
people as 20 the detailC Of the election
and as TO what restrictions, II any,
should be placed upon universal suff-
rage IN the island.
II Is now hoped that the constitutions
al convention win be held before the
end OF the year and IL possible as early
as October 18th There Is no doubt that
any constitution that may be formulated
win be scrutinized carefully by the Pres
ident and possibly by Congress before
IL is allowed % 80 into operation, for IL
Is the settled conviction Of the officials
that Cuba should not be permitted to
make treaties with foreign nations eX-
cept through the United states, nor
should the people be allowed TO involve
the island In debt unless authorized 10
DO so by this government.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
BRYAN ON CHINA SITUATION.
Adherence 20 American Policy OF
Justice the Best for All.

Lincoln, Neb.. July 20-Mr Bryan to-
day gave out the following interview In
regard 20 the situation IN China:
Every one deplOres the destruction
OF life IN China and Is Mortified az the
barbarities praCticed Every one be-
lieves that Il is the duty Of our govern
ment 90 protect the lives and property
OF American citizens residing in China
and ! have no doubt that the admins
tration viii do so. ] also take Ii for
granted that an American citizens VIII
withdraw from China temporarily or
take refuge IN some seaport where they
can be protected by American SHIPS un-
an the excitement Is over II the
Chinese government has tried in good
faith to protect our citizens. suitable
punishment for the guilty and repara-
ton and indemnity for those who have
suffered can doubtless be secured. II
upon investigation u Is found that the
Chinese government has not acted ln
good faith. Congress has power 20 deal
with the matter For several years
European nations have been threaten
Ing 10 dismember China and IL is not
strange that their ambitious designs
should arouse a feeling Of hostility to-
ward foreigners. That feeling. however
ought not 20 he directed against Ameri-
can citizens and viii not be- u our ma
ton makes 10 known that Il has no de-
sire 20 grab land or 20 trespass upon
the rights of China. a firm adherence
to the American policy Of Justice and
fair dealing will not only set an exam
pie 60 other nations, but win give our
citizens residing IN China the best
promise Of security II win be better
Tor our merchants 90 have IL known
that they seek trade only when trade IS
actually advantageous 90 WIN be bet
ter for our missionaries 90 have IL
known that they are preaching the
gospel % love and are not the fore
runners OF fleets and armies"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
Cnnper,s Brother TnIks.

Los Angeles July 20-Rey. E. L.
Conger, OF Pasadena a brother OF Minis
ter Conger. was shown hy an Associ-
ated Press representative this morning.
a copy OF the dispatch received by the
state department.
1T As directly in line with what I have
felt and thought all along" he said. 81
have never given up the hope that the
legatloners and foreigners IN pekin
were stlll alive. but felt and Of course
feel more than ever now, that they are
IN dire distress, and that help must
come 10 them soon or they will perish
miserably.
THE United states is proceeding
along the safest and best lines, no
doubt and / can only trust for the
sake Of my beloved brother and the
others who are there that there will be
not a moments delay, as long as there
is hope OF reaching Pekin before a mas
sacre takes place.
Rev. Conger also received a telegram
from the state department this morn
ing transmitting 10 him the message
from his brother
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20

The last mail fran Manila brought a
new element into the struggle among
Utah Democrats for the United states
senatorshIp. and one that is liable 20 cut
a very large figure In the case. Al
least four gentlemen in this city. close
friends OF Major Richard w Young
have received letters from him 100 the
past few days IN which he announces
that he has decided on entering the
senatorship race. He quotes a number
OF letters he had received from Demo-
Gratis IN salt Lake and various parts OF
Utah. at least two Of them from menu
bers Of the last Legislature. urging him
20 become a candidate. and pledging
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
Missionaries NAV neaNe China.

New York, July 2O.--'che Presbyterian
board OF foreign missions today cabed
TO fve stations in China, formal per-
mission to missionaries 70 leave the
country az once II they deem it wise.
This action follows a resolution adopted
az a special meeting OF the board yes
terday. The stations cover the entire
empire as far as 4 is ohen TO contnuni-
cation az present The missionaries
addressed are Rev Geo Cornwall che
Foo; Rev Paul bergen, Using Tau. Rev.
Geo J.. Fitch. Shanghai Roy. Or. II. V.
Noyes, Canton; Rev. ". NJ. Campbell,
Kiung Chow, Island Of Jainan.
Rev Dr. a. b. Leonard, secretary OF
the Methodist missionary society. en-
bled as follows 20 the Rev. Frederick
Brown, che Foo.
Give location rnissionorles- Anxiety
Intense"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
RICHARD W. YOUNG A
SENATORIAL CANDIDATE

him their support Major Youue says
therefor. that after due elaboration, De
has decided Co allow his name Go go be-
Zone the legislature Tie adds that h'
viii fender hls resignation as Ga member
OF The supreme Court OF tha Philippines
t5 take eject as soon as his successor
can relieve him. and that should ne
state committee desire his services, ne
MIN come home 10 take part IN iae
campaign. In one of his letters. shown
"a News representative Major Young
saws De Stands sQuareiy un the SOC
called Bryan Nebraska platform
Major Young d. now serving as pIt'l-
dent OF the criminal branch N the sue
preme Court in Manila he WIllts
that he had Just issued a writ % hapeas
corpus. the first ever known In tAe
Philippine Islands.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
MUST OBEY CANTON, NOT PEKIN
This is What Iii Hung Chang Says
Rcgarding the CnstOms.

Rome July 2O-The Italian consul at
Hongkong telegraphs under date OF
Tuesday, July II, that ii Hung Chang
Informed him that he was going TO
PeMn 90 negotiate with the powers IN
compliance with a dispatch signed by
the emperor and the empress d0Wager'
The consul asked him To forward a dis
patch to the Italian minister Signor
Rngd but III Hung Chang replied that
he had no means OF doing So Ii Hung
Chang the consul reports, notified the
directors Of customs that they must
obey orders from Canton, not from Pc
kin The yiceroy OF Nankiu has given
similar instructions for Shanghai.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
Ills in Answer to Secretary Hays Cable
cram of the Eleventh Instant-WaS
in British Legation.

Gate Deoadmen Receives Telegram from COnsnGenera Good
now Saying Governor Shantung Informs Him lie nad
Cipher Message from COugerWas Under Continued Shot
and Shell from Chinese Troops "Quck Relief Only Can
Prevent General Massacre" - President Well Pleased
Never Abandoned Hope - London Does Not Attach Much
Importance to it, Being Skeptcal- Washington Authorities
Are Well Satisfied-They Refuse to Make Public the Test
o the Message There is No Doubt as TO the Anthem
ticiy of the Answer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
Castle Crag Hotel nurned.

San Francisco. July 20-Word has
been received here that the hotel at
Castle Crag Shasta county burned TO
the ground a. o'clock this morning
All the guests escaped with their bag
gage
Castle Crag tavern was a fashionable
summer hotel high up IN the mountains
OF shasta county and was owned by the
Pacific Improvement Company IL was
crowded with society people from San
Francisco and other portions Of the
state
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
Vessels Impressed by Japan.

Victoria, 3. c., July 2O.-Word was
received here today by the local agent
OF the Nippon Yuseu Kaisha line, COM
Meeting with the Great Northern rail-
road that two OF their vessels. the TOsa
Maru. the Kinshiu Mau have been inn
pressed by Japan 90 carry troops 10
Taku.
Rio Jun Maru, which sailed yesterday
FOR the Orient ls the only vessel left In
service She will not be back until
September.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20

position he would KIN the last one Of
them at the same time exhibiting pis-
tol.
A letter said TO have been written
by Powers. was read, In which Powers
said he aid not want 90 see Charles
Finley There was no need Of an under
standing 10 enable them 90 tell the
truth, Finley was as innocent as he,
Powers, was This was written four
days before Powers arrest
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
Rehels Cnrrr Pekin East Cltr.

Washington, July 20.-The state de-
partment has issued the following bull
letin: "The secretary Of state received
this morning a dispatch from Consul
Fowler at che Foo, dated midnight,
July 10, saying q Shanghai paper OF the
10th said an foreigners had been muir
dered Fowler wired the government
demanding the truth. The governor re-
piled that his courier left Pekin on the
18th and all then We're safe but Pekin
east city had been carried by rebels
with the intent to kill"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
MINISTER'S NOT MAssAcRED.
French Foreign once Has Informal
tion 60 That Effect.

Paris, July 20 Tho foreign office
has received Information from a Chi
nese source. in which powever, certain
reliance may be placed, that the for
eign ministers at Pekin have not been
massacred According 90 this informa-
ton on July 1.-THE rniuisters were at
tackled and the legations burned. but
the foreigners succeeded IN crossing the
city to Prince Chings palace, which
was then harrlcaded. and the Euro
peans were holding tbelr own up To-
the time the news left July 9. Since
then nothing has been heard from Pc
kin
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
Exporting ARMS no CHINA.
Mr.. Balfour Says in Present state OF
Law Cannot be stopped.

London. July 20--In the house Of COM
mons today, replying 20 a question rel
atiye to the expectation OF arms 10
China, Mr.. A. ] Balfour trst lord OF
the treasury, and government leader IN
the house. said Il was impossible In the
present state Of the law 20 prohibit such
expectation, but as the matter was eN-
tremely pressing bill would today be
introduced TO give the government the
necessary power. Such bin was sub
sequenuy introduced In the house OF
lords.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
Cane Colony parlIament Opens.

Copetown, July 2O.-The Cape Colony
parliament opened today with impress
sIve scenes The speech Of Sir Alfred
Miner, governor OF the colony, prophe-
sled an early close Of the war, and sub
sequentlv united and prosperous
South Africa. Messrs Sauer Merit
man and Tewater former members OF
the MINISTRY, were not present
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
California Wheat Crop Estimates,

stockton. Cal, July O-Experts In this
city say that the wheat crop IN Cali
fornia this season Is going 10 fan be-
low the estimates made six weeks or
two months ago. This shortage Is said
TO be due IN some localities 20 several
DAYS OF hot weather that swept over the
state about the time the wheat was
what is termed On the milk" In other
sections an insect worked on the roots
of The plant TIN II reduced the sap In
the stalks and affected the grain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
prlnce of Males Wins.

London. July 2O.-At the sandown
park second summer meeting today
the thirteenth renewal OF the Eclipse
stakes OF 10000 soyeroigns for three and
four year-olds. about one mile ana a
quarter. was won by the prince OF
Wales Diamond Jubilee; Chevening
with J. Reld In the saddle was second,
and skoo9os guided by L. Reiff, was
third. Nine horses ran.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
THE JESTER TRIAL.
Defense Fights Hard Against Ad-
mission of Pension Letters.

ST. Louis. July 20.--A special to the
Post Dispatch from New London, Mo,
says.
George W Roudebush, one Of the
special examiners OF the pension bu-
reau was placed on the stand In the
Jester trial today he Identified the
certificates and applications for pension
made by Alexander Jester. alias W. A.
Hin.
b. +. wilkins OF Norman. Okla.
clerk OF the Second district court. testl-
fed that he knew the prisoner as ".
A. Hlll and had assisted him In getting
a pension and also a divorce.
When first arrested at Shawnee,
okla, Jester claimed he was not Alex
ander Jester. who Travelled through
Kansas AID Missouri with Gilbert W.
Gates
Attorneys for the prisoner made a
fght to Keep out the pension papers as
they prove concluslvely that Jester has
been known under two names. The
Judge admitted the evidence and the
letters Jester had written 20 the pension
department ana the Application be
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
Mount Azuma in Eruption.

Yokohama, THURSDAY July l9-Mount
Azuma. near Bandaisan which was the
scene OF "a volcano disaster I'm ISIS broke
into eruption Tuesday July H. Two hun
dred persons We're kllledn or injured.
Several villages were engulfed by the
stream OF lava from Mount Azuma and
great damage was done In adjacent dis
frIrfg
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
G. a. n. W. Express Derailed.

Huron. s. D.. July 20-The Chicago
and Northwestern express was deraiIed
today half way between Rec Heights
and Highmore by cattle on the track.
Foreman George Briggs was killed and
Engineer T. r.. Vance severely injured.
No passengers were injured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
KnIed in Head.end CollIsion.

Fort Worth. Texas, July 20.-Hugh
Nichols and George Myers. fremen, and
Engineer Brooks were killed today In
a head end collision on the Rock leland
railroad al Rush Springs, /, T.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
Long Urges Remey.

Washington. July 2o.--Secretary Long
has sent the following cablegram 10
admiral Remey:
"Conger telegraphs that he IS under
FIRE I'm British legation Pekin. Use and
urge every means possible for immedi-
ate relief" ..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20

washington, July 2o-The following
statement has been given out at the
state department:
On The nth OF this month the state
department communicated a brief mes
sage asking udlngs from Minister Con-
ger IN the state department cipher
Minister wa undertook to get this into
Minister Congers hands If he were
alive. lie has succeeded in doing this.
This morning the state department re-
csyed telegram from Consul General
Goolnow at Shanghai, saying. THE
governor Of shantung informs me that
be has received today a cipher message
from C0nger Of the 18th"
A few minutes later Minister WI ap-
P'a'ea at the state department Win
telegram from Taotal shang. dated the
,oh Of July which had been received
by Minister WI at $3.50 o'clock this
morning reading as follows:
Your telegram was forwarded and
as requested / send reply from the
IunC d Yamen as follows:
Your telegram Of the 18th day Of
'''a '''''" u''" 'uN' received Inc
.'''s D'p'' ''''H' telegram mas oeen
'1'.-'' w MINISTER Oo"Eer' here"l'n
4'''''''' 0O'ss' reply 10 'ne STATE
'.'' -''''"''
" ''s'' ''o'es'' am Is az 'ol'o"s'
'''''" ''E"''on Onaer con'in-
'' anu S''e'' i'o'' 0hlnese troops
-''" ''''s' ON'S can prevent general
message Is not dated but 1t Is
1".'' ''''l was sent from Pekln on the
|
aus 's9'S was IN the state depart
''''' ''.'''' ana II is regarded by the
''''' department as genuine inasmuch
'A''''S seem under the circum-
''''''' impossible
-'''ioN shEPIlCAL
London July 2o.-MInister Conger's
message to the state department at
Washington is not regarded here as
llsiiiying over much optimism, but on
The contrary IS generally accepted as a
'lI'Aer Chinese attempt at mystihca-
lion. Some think the fact that the
message Is undated and the similarity
q" It's contents to Sir Robert Harris
message Of June "a suggest that It was
sent on about the same time. but was
Intercepted by the Chinese. The skep-
uoal are confirmed In their suspicious
BY the fact that a message was re-
'''vei by NJ Delcasse the French min.
S'er Of foreign affairs today. through
ne Chinese minister at Paris. purport-
nE to come from the emperor asking
frances mediation with the Chinese,
ana which. It Is alleged, was dated July
H. and makes no mention OF the foreign
"Sa'Ions at PelSln.
The chinese legation at London has
been notified by sbeng. Chinese admin
s'raior OF telegraphs at shanghai. that
ne governor Of shan Tunr has received
message from Minister Conger for
transmission to Washington.
STATE DEPARTMENT SATISFIED.
Washington, July 2o-state depart
men, officials do no, .ooon, -,
' reached by some Of the London
e.. "'' Nln'a'er CongeTs dispatch
sryc - que when had been intercept
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20

London, July pa special dispatch
from Hongkong says French gunb0ats
have landed 300 Annamese soldiers to
protect Shamleu. O. suburb OF Canton
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
WON'T NAME SENATOR.

During the meeting there was some
informal talk upon the matter Of nam-
ing the United States senator In the
convention but that Is as far as Il
went No definite or official action was
taken I'm the premises.
After the appointment Of a number
OF committees an adjournment was
taken until Wednesday September 8,
at o. m
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-20
sEcRErARY Roor on MEssAGE.
Administration wal Aid Friendly
Chinese Omcials.

Washington. july 2O-Secretary Of
War Root was asked today. after he
had two conferences with the secretary
OF state. and Adiutaut General C0rbin.
as 20 the probable effect the Conger
dispatch would have on the military
situation. He said 10 was impossible TO
say now definitely as 20 whether In
creased haste in throwing military
forces into China might not aggravate
rather than help matters. That has
not yet been determined by this gov
eminent. but the policy 81 the admin
lstration win Doe 20 do everything pos
sible 90 aid the friendly Chinese OFF,
clals He made the positive statement
that no more troops have been ordered
Tor Chinese service. Although the Sec
Rotary ala not say $50. % Is understood
that the officials here VIII use an et-
forts 90 get III Hung Chang into Pekin
as soon as possible Secretary ROOF
said Il was evident from the terms or
the Conger message chat the chinese
government was sincere and had been
protecting them 40 the matter Tie
first thlnr now was t1 cooperate in
every possible way with the friendly
Chinese officials aud aid them IN their
work The President Doc said. saw no
reason why Doe should return 90 WASH
ington az this particular Junclure'