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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
BIG FLEET FOR CHINA.



No time Is to be lost IN dispatching to
The far east the vessels selected for at
tachment to Rear Admiral Remey's com
mand
1t Is believed that the Albany has by
now left the pireus, Greece. for the
Sncy canal, aud the Wilmington Is pre-
pairing 20 start FOR the Mediterranean
en- route TO Manila. The orders 20 the
Kentucky require her 10 proceed at once
70 New York, and Rear Admiral Barker
has been instructed 20 make arrange
ments for promptly putting her in con
dition. The Annapolis was transformed
into training ship. and II will BE- neces-
sary TO again alter her. Rear Admiral
Hichhorn expects that at least q month
viii be necessary TO make the changes.
Several weeks will also be required to
get the Nickshurg and the Dorothea
ready fer sea service.
IL Is not expected that the Kentucky
and the three gnnboats to 10 Ia the east
from the Atlantic coust will reach the
Asiatic coast before December
Germany has In Chinese waters four
battlcships. one nrinorcd cruiser. three
protected cruisers aud three gunhoats,
while the United States will have two
hattleships. one nrmored cruiser, two
monitors, three protected cruisers, 10
gunboats, two auxiliary cruisers and
three supply ships.
Should war occur II IL likely that n
junction Of the Asiatic aud Pacific
s1uadrons wonId be made. so that the
effective force OF the United States In
the far east would then comprise four
battIeships, one armorcd cruiser two
monitors, -four protected cruisers. Is
gunboats and five torpedo boats, besides
auxiliary cruisers and GOLFERS
France has brought her squadron in
the far east up to II vessels. Combin-
ing her force with that of Russia, which
is second IN Asiatic waters. the two
powers would lie superior to Great Brit
ain, which singly has the most powerful
feet.
Japan, however. Is the power that
must be reekoned with. In case Of war
her whole navy is available for opera
lions, and the closcness of her navy
yards to the scene OF operations largely
increases her strength. Her fleet now
includes two battleships OF 1900 tons,
two second class battleships. seven pro-
tected cruisers, five unprotected cruisers.
ten coast defense vessels, two dispatch
boats, Is gunboats, II torpedo boat de-
stroyers and ~ torpedo boats.
II Is expected by officials Of the navy
department that Rear Admiral kempf
win shortly return to China in command
of the American squadron to be main
tanned in Chinese waters. Rear Admiral
Remey Immediately after the departure
OF the American troops will proceed to
Manila.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
missionary Refugees Murdered.

A native who has arrived at Picking
from Shansi brings definite and reliable
news OF the massacre Of Chiaa inland mis-
sionaries. The entire number at TatHng
fiji aud Sepingfu, west of Picking. were
killed While attempting TO reach Kali
gan. In the party were Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckee, Mr.. aud Mrs Carlson. Mr. and
Mrs. Parsons. Mr.. and Mrs. Blomberg.
Mr. and Mrs. Couidberg, Il. X. jacobson
and two young ladies. 1t is rumored
here that the emperor has appointed
General Yung Lu and Hsu Tung TO act
as peace plenipotentiaries with Prince
Ching. An edict has been issued appoint
ing Ching Hen military governor Of PEI
king 1t is reported that Chang lin
Huan. ex-minister to the United States,
has been killed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29

Washington, Sept. 27.-Statistics have
been compiled at the census bureau,
based on the population of large cities
which have been announced to the pres
ent time, which demonstrate that the 155
largest cities in the United States numer-
ically increased in population from 1890
to 1900 almost exactly as they did be-
tween 1880 and 1890. These 155 cities
increased their population 4,706,10T from
1880 to 1890 and 4,267. 593 from 1890 to
1900, or just 7S,154 less during the latter
than in the former period. OF course
when the aggregate percentages of in
crease of the population of these 155
cities during these two periods are COM
pared they show that the percentage was
considerably lower in the last ten years
because the increase is compared with a
larger population in 1900 than twas in
1900
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
Ama,gamated wage scale signed.

After four days and nights OF confer
ences the representatives of the Repub-
lie Iron and Steel Hoop company and
the committee of the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION of Iron and Steel Workers have
reached wage scale agreement. The
scale was formally signed, and Monday
morning 10000 iron and steel workers
of the Amalgamated association who
have been idle since last May pending a
settlement returned to work. Had a
settlement been delayed even one day
longer, according to statement made in
advance by both sides. a strike or lock
out would have been begun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29

Cleveland, Sept. 27.-Judge Lamson Of
the common pleas court has handed down
a decision in favor of John ID. Rockefel-
Ter in the $1,000 900 suit brought against
Mr.. Rockefeller by Captain James Corri-
gan. In 1895 Corrigan placed $500
Standard Oil certificates in Rockefeller's
hands to secure loan. Rockefeller held
the stock as trustee and finally purchas-
ed it himself, placing the value at 167 a
share. Corrigan afterward charged him
with committing fraud. He alleged that
Rockefeller by reason Of his position as
trustee had superior knowledge of the
value of the stock and that the stock was
worth 400 instead of 167 per share. The
matter was submitted to arbitrators, who
decided in favor of Rockefeller. Corri-
gan refused TO accept their findings and
took the case into court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
IN CHINA.
Affairs Are In "a Chaotic Condition.
Russian Atrocities.

London, Sept. 2T.-The China question
is again in the phase Of discussion Of the
stability of the European concert and the
likelihood Of Germany finding il eonven-
lent 70 modify her aggressive attitude.
According to the Yokohama correspond
ent Of The Daily Mail Japan assents 70
Germany's proposal. but at the same
time strongly urges that there should be
no prolonged delay in the negotiations.
The same authority says that Japan
would decline to follow Germany in pur-
suing the imperial court into the interior
of China.
From Shanghai comes the announce
ment that an imperial edict confers
posthumous honors on the antifereign
high commissioner, Ii Ping Heng. who
committed suicide after the evacuation
of Tung-chow, and Duke Chung vi, the
late emperor's father-in-law, who killed
himself after the emperor and empress
regent left Picking.
Chinese papers assert that orders have
been issued for the erection of new inn
perial palace at Si-ngan-fu. They also
report that Ii Hung Chang has started
for Picking, escorted by Russian and Jap
anese troops, and that Lu Chuan Lin has
been appointed viceroy of Canton. Sheng's
yamen confirms the rumor that Ii Hung
Chang has received secret orders to at
tempt TO reeapture Picking.
Describing the disorders in the vicinity
of Canton, the Hongkong correspondent
of The Times. wiring yesterday. says:
'The American church in the suburbs
of Canton has been destroyed, and the
Catholic church at Te-kam-hang and the
foreign cemetery there have been desc
Grated"
The Times prints correspondence from
Newchwang declaring that the Russians
havekilled Unfortunately between | 800
and 1000 Boxers and Chinese civilians.
men, women and children, both inside
and outside of the walls. The correspond
ent adds that from all sides come reports
of the violation of women and that the
Russians are carrying out a policy of the
destruction of property and the extermi-
nation of the people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
Eject of strike In weehawken.

New York. Sept 27-As direct conse-
quence of the strike among the coal min
sers of Pennsylvania more than 300 men
are idle in Weehawken, n. j. Superin-
tendent Smith of the Delaware and Hud-
son Coal Supply company laid off the last
of his employees. In all 260 men, who
before were earning So - a day, are w.
ing idle. Superintendent Raphillia of the
Erie coal dock in Weehawken last night
told the 20 men left on his force of work
men that there was at present no more
work for them to do. There were about
125 men employed in these yards. The
dismissals in both yards included clerks
in the offices, boatmen, crews of trains.
yardmen and laborers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29

patronage. One of the amazing things
about Wellington Is how he ever came
to the front. 1t can only be explained
from the fact that when the Republic
ans threw off the Democratic yoke In
Maryland they took up the first man
that came to the surface In that work,
ar this was Wellington. Wellington
disagreed with the Republican govern
or of Maryland and contributed his
mite toward defeating the candidate
last fall because the governor would
not be absolutely controlled in his APP
pointments by Wellington's dictation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29

Washington, Sept. Lieutenant
Richmond i. Hobson Of Merrimac fame,
who has just returned from his work In
the orient, passed through Washington
on his way to Alabama to visit relatives.
Before starting south he reported at the
New York navy yard, where he has been
ordered as assistant to Constructor
BowIes. in charge OF that yard. He OBJ
tanned leave Of absence for the purpose
OF visiting his family. While here Mr..
Hobson again reiterated his denial Of any
intention to reflect upon the work OF
Admiral Dewey's fleet in his Vancouver
interview concerning the injuries sus-
tanned by the Spanish ships.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
THE BOER WAR.
Swift Column Pursuing General De


Pretoria, Sept. 27.-Field Marshal Lord
Roberts, in the presence of Lady Roberts
and his daughter, reviewed the Canadi-
ans on the eve of their departure. 1t was
n brilliant scene, the men, who are in ex-
cellent health, making a splendid appear
ance. After the march past Lord Rob
erts addressed them briefly.
Commandant Erasmus has requested a
five days armistice from General Paget
in order to permit representative to
proceed to Komatipoort to ascertain the
truth of the report that the main Boer
army has collapsed. If the report is
confirmed Commandant Erasmus says he
will surrender. The request was grant
ed, and the representative has gone east
in charge of General Paget's chief intel
ligence officer
In the opinion of her physician Mrs.
Kruger is too feeble to travel to Louren-
co Marques to join her husband. She
will be obliged to remain in Pretoria.
A strong mounted force under Colonel
Delisle has left in pursuit of General De
Wet Each man has two horses, and the
gun teams are doubled. The transport is
carried in Cape carts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
GaIyeston.s Dead.

The Galveston News list of storm vie
Tins represents a total Of $3.50 names.
The indications are that not more than
1000 people will be actually accounted
for. The News has made a diligent
effort to get as complete list of the
dead as far as possible. 1t is reasonable
to assume that 800 or 1000 people were
lost whose names are not obtainable,
which would make the total death list on
Galveston island about 5000. The News
is of the opinion that the death list on
the island is slightly below rather than
above 5000 This statement is made
Notwithstanding the fact that there are
close observers at Galveston who are still
estimating the death list on the island
as high as 1000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
Death Of james G. smith.

Rochester, Sept. 27.-James G. Smith,
"a years old, for many years one OF the
best known justices of the supreme court
Of this state, has died at his home ia Ca
nandaigua. He was born in Phelps, On
tario county, in 1917. He was member
Of the famous peace commission which
met in Washington short time before
hostilities broke out between the north
ed to the supreme bench 10 FL vacancy
left by the death of Addison Knox. He
served in this capacity until 1887, when,
by the age limit act, his term was cut
short.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29

Washington, Sept 2T The convention
of Spanish war veterans continued its
business meeting here yesterday with
about 20 members present. The chief
item of interest in connection with the
election of officers was the selection of
Colonel James III. Tillman of South Caro-
lima as senior vice commander in chief.
Major Harold Megrew of Indiana had
been nominated for this office, but with
drew and substituted the name of Gener-
al Joe Wheeler, who received four votes
in the balloting. The convention decided
on uniform of mixed blue and gray as
typical of the union of the north and
south during the Spanish war.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
wa.herwoman Inherits a Fortune

Kenosha, Wis, Sept. 27.--Mrs. Ellen
McDermott of this city, washerwoman
earning a livelihood for an invalid hus-
band and small family Of children, proves
to be one OF the heirs to a fortune valued
at nearly $250.OO0 left by the death Of an
aunt in Chicago. The fortune comes
from the estate OF Mrs. Mary Il. Rogers,
a former resident of Chicago, who died in
an insane hospital there in 1894. The cs-
tate left consisted Of valuable realty in
different parts of the United States. As
Mrs. Rogers left no heirs the property
will be divided among the children Of her
brothers and sisters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
"pinneyy pierce Acquitted.

Philadelphia, Sept. ~. r. "Pinncy'
Pierce, who was charged with the muir
der of George Il. Eyre, was acquitted in
the Delaware county court at Media,
Pa. After the jury had been drawn Dis.
trict Attorney Smith said he had not
found sufficient evidence to warrant a
conviction and recommended verdict OF
not guilty. Eyre disappeared from his
home in Chester Dec 3 last, and his
body was found a month later ut the
mouth of Raccoon creek, New Jersey.
James Pierce, brother Of "Pinney,"
who was arrested charged with complete
ty in the murder, committed suicide in
his prison cell.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
Decatur Is Launched.

Richmond, Sept. 27-The torpedo boat
destroyer Decatur. one of the largest YES
sells of its class in the navy, was launch
ed yesterday afternoon in the William II.
Trigg company's shipyards here in the
presence of several thousand persons.
There were no ceremonies save that Miss
Maria Ten Eyck Decatur Mayo of Nor
folk, direct descendant of Commodore
stephen Decatur, for whom the vessel is
named, smashed the customary bottle OF
champagne across the bow of the yes
sci
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
Dady Contract 100000. 600.

Havana, Sept. 27.-Governor General
Wood and Michael j. Dady, a Brooklyn
contractor, discussed the amounts to be
paid to Mr.. Dady in his big sewering and
paving contract. Nothing was definitely
settled, but the sum which the contractor
will receive is likely to be about 40 per
cent less than the original figures. On
the other hand, about 40 per cent more
work will be done. Some well Informed
persons assert that the contract will
amount to about S10,000,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29

Cape Haitien, Haiti, Sept 27.--Reports
have just been received here from Monte
Cristi, Santo Domingo, of a movement TO
overthrow the government of President
Jimnez. The insurrection has begun al
Moca and is led by Horacio Vasquez. vice
president Of the republic, and Governor
Caceres of the province OF Santiago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29

Washington. Sept. 2T.-The adjutant
general has received telegram saving
that Jesse w. Lazear. acting assistant
surgeon, died from yellow fever in Column
bia barracks. Havana. DR. Lazear was n
resident Of Baltimore and had only been
with the military establish
ment a short time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
PhiIadeiphia,s Gins TO Galveston.

Philadelphia, Sept. 27.-The citizens
permanent relief committee has voted
$4,000 additional to the relief of the
Texas sufferers. The remittance Of this
amount makes the total cash subscrip-
tons seut 70 Governor Savers 800. 1000
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
transport Lnwton on For Nome.

The United States transport Lawton
recently sailed for Nome with Il cargo OF
quartermaster's supplies. Returning she
will bring destitute miners from the
northern camps. Major Hodges and 20
men viii go on the Lawton to preserve
order
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
ROOSEVELT ATTACKED
Hostile Demonstration at Vic.
tor, Colo.
HIT IN THE CHEST WITH A STICK.
But Escaped Inturs--Protccted by n
BodSnuard of Rough Riders aud
Spanish War Veterans ~ neeayed
EEHs and Vegetables Thrown.

Cripple Creek, Colo, Sept. 21.~~Goy.
ernor Roosevelt had most exciting ex
perience yesterday az Victor, a few miles
from Cripple Greek, among the mines,
where a demonstratiye crowd had assem-
blea.
The governor had narrow escape
from serious personal violence. The Incl
dent was the only one OF the kind that
has occurred during the progress of the
trip. and ii Is said that the trouble was
occasioned by small body of roughs.
The men engaged We're few In number,
but very violent in their attack.
Governor Roosevelt spoke at Armory
hall, which was filed. He had hardly be-
gun speaking when he was interrupted
by noisy demonstrations.
Governor Roosevelt succeeded in finish
ing his remarks. though there was an evil
dent intention among those present that
he should not do So When the governor
left the hall with his party to go toward
the train, he was surrounded by n com
pany of Rough Riders commanded by
Sherman Bell, one of his own soldiers in
the Spanish war. lie was also aceompa-
MED by General Curtis Guild, Jr.. OF Bos.
ton, John Proctor Clarke Of New York,
General Irving Hale of Colorado, United
States Senator Woleott. Frank G. Gou-
dy, candidate for governor OF Colorado;
Percy s. Ryder. candidate for lieutenant
governor; A. NJ. Stevenson, Lieutenant
Tice and several others.
Governor Roosevelt and his party were
on foot. A crowd of boys and men be-
gan throwing stones. The i3ouvh Riders,
mounted and unmountod. closed L. around
the governor to protect him from assault
by the mob
The Governor struck.
II was at this point that somebody In
the mob struck him a blow in the breast
with stick. The assailant Immediately
was knocked down by Daniel NJ Sulli
van, postmaster of Cripple Creek.
A rush was then made by the mob to
drag the mounted men in khaki uniforms
from their horses. The men on foot. also
In khaki, closed around the governor.
making wedge which pushed through
the crowd, and they finally succeeded in
gaining the train, which was surrounded
by the mob.
BY this time there were probably 1900
excited persons in the vicinity, and fisti-
cuffs were exchanged on all sides. Many
of the mob were armed with sticks and
clubs, some with rotten potatoes, stale
eggs and lemons. The entire party re-
gained the train, however, without seri-
GUS injury. and il pulled out of the place
with the Rough Riders on the rear plat
form.
Governor Roosevelt while regretting
the occurrence, was not disturbed by the
incident and was ready to speak in Grip
pie Creek.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29
THE STRIKE SITUATION
More Miners Join the Army
of Labor.
NO DISORDER AT HAzLEToN YET

sheriff Harvcy's Request For Troops
Not Grnnted--sIarISle's Men Hold n
Meeting TO Consider the Company's
Answer to Grievances.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-30

ZONES AT KANSAS CITY.
He Does Not Believe Specific silver
Declaration Necessary.

r~ "a. 80
N"'S"s Oi'y' June 1''-oenator Jones OF
Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic
National Committee. arrived in Kansas
Citv TONIGHT and in hr,oe ,n,ar,tov,
''Nt nc u'N io' '"i'iN Speci'c 10
10 l SILVER declaration was necessary If
the Chicago platform was adopted.
He was asked the direct question II a
specifc declaration uou1a ho made ,s Tho
,l,,,oa.s. - ~
Onioaeo Pia'ioi"" was adopted ana re-
plled with question; Would not the re-
anirmatlon OF the Chicago platform be a
declaration in favor of l6 to !? think IL
would be- He then added with delibera-
ton;
Il don't think anything will be adopted
by this convention that will be deviation
So much as the breadth of hair from the
principles laid down in the Chicago plat
form. reattirmation of the platform Will
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-30
SMELL WAS BANGED.
Georgian Paid the Penalty for the
Murder of His Sweetheart.

Murder of His Sweetheart.
Washington, June 29.-Benja Hill
Smell, "A years old, formerly clerk in the
pension Office, was hanged at the district
Jail about noon to-day, for the murder or
Lizzie Weisenberger, with whom he was
infatuated. Smell was the largest man
ever executed here. When he was re-
ceived at the Jail Aug. T. last, he weighed
296 pounds and measured six feet and
six inches in hight. When led to the
scaffold to-day, his weight was z3i pounds.
Smell had maintained from the first that
he had no recollection of his crime, and
his actions during imprisonment tended
TO bear out the theory of his lawyers, that
he was insane. Physicians and experts
who examined him, however, pronounced
him sane ri
His death was ins tantaneous. Among
those who witnessed the hanging was the
father of the murdered girl.
Smell killed his victim Aug. 6, last. by
cutting her throat with a razor. A strong
effort was made to have the President
commute the sentence to imprisonment
for life, but he refused 10 DO So Smell
came here from Georgia, where his aged
parents now reside.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-30

l do not believe this convention viii be
satisfied with anything but a specific Is to
! declaration The morale of the party
demands it. and if we were right when
we polled six and one-half million votes,
we will be right in making the declaration
anew. Mr.. Bryan could not honorably
stand upon a platform that. even by i'm
plicaton, abandoned the great issue on
which The former campaign was fought
We cannot write ourselves down as he
ing jackasses or knaVes in 1896 by leaving
out the old ratio declaration"
Mr.. Williams turned his attention to
Grover Cleveland, whom he denounced
for throwing the weight of the Demo-
cratic administration against the Demo
cratic ticket four years ago.
TO make concessions now" he said,
would mean thet Cleveland was right,
and the greatest man in the Democratic
party I do not believe this convention
will do 1t, and when the delegates arrive.
il viii be found that the movement is
not popular. The men behind this move
ment are those who want to place the
Democratic party and Mr.. Bryan In a
vacillating position like the present ad-
ministraton. They want to place Bryan
on par with Mckinley and l say the
Kansas City Convention will not do any
thing of that kind"