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The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

Washington, Dec :4.-The State De
partment has made public the text oi
the Joint note Of the powers 10 China
The preamble contains a detailed
statement of the Boxer uprising, til,
death of Won Ketteler, the German am
hassador. and other Outrages. The dc
mands of the powers are as follows:
"Inasmuch as China has recognized
her responsibility, expressed regret and
evinced a desire to see an end put t.
the situation created by the aforesaid
disturbances. the powers have deter
mined to accede to her request upon
the irrevocable conditions enumerated
below, which they deem indispensable
to expiate the crimes committed and
to prevent their recurrence:
/.
"ta) The dispatch to Berlin OF an eN'
traOrdinary mission headed by an i'm
perial prince. in order to express the
regrets OF his majestey, the Emperor
of China, and OF the Chinese govern
ment for the assassination Of his excel
lency, the late Baron Won ketteler,
minister of Germany.
"(b) The erection on the spot Of the
assassination of commemorative
hOuulutut, oenttiuE iHc i"hA Va 'hS W
ceased, bearing an inscription In the
Latin, German and Chinese languages,
expressing regrets of the Emperor Of
China for the murder.
ii.
"{a) The severest punishment for the
persons designated in the imperial de-
cree of September 25, 1900, and for
those whom the representatives of the
powers shall subsequently designate.
"(b) The suspension of five years Of
all official examinations in the cities
where foreigners have been massacred
or have been subjected to cruel treat
ment.
III.
"HOnornble reparatiOn to be made by
the Chinese government to the Japa-
nese government for the murder Of Mr..
Sujyama.
"An expiatory monument to be erect
ed by the imperial Chinese government
in every foreign or international ceme-
terry which has been desecrated or In
which the graves have been destroyed.
v.
'The maintenance, under conditions
to be determined by the powers. of the
Introduction against the importation Of
arms as well ns OF materials employed
exclusively for the manufacture of
arms and ammunition.
vi.
Equitable indemnities fvr govern
ments, societies, companies and indi-
viduals, us well as for Chinese who,
during the late occurrences, have suf-
fered In person or In property in coa-
sequence of their being In the service
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

There is a young man in Flushing.
Long LIland. who has lost the use Of
his legs. and therefore drives about In
little wagon drawn by a goat. He ID
q registered voter. and at the late cleo
tion went to the rolling place-a fire
engine house-in HIS wagon. The en-
trance in use was too narrow to admit
the carriage. 40 the great double doors
were thrown open and he drove In.
Having received a ballot, he drove to
one Nf the booths. but this also was
too narrow. The election inspectors
moved canvas booth to his side.
folded It about him and left him to
mark his ballot in secret. as the law
requires. When this was done the
cripple drove to the ballot-box, depos-
tied his vote. and then drove out.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

Even the unoffending dressmakers
dummy has fallen under the ban Of the
reformer. and may possibly give place
to models with normal waists. Oddly
enough. the most notable exponent OF
tight laclng In this century was not
q woman. but Nicholas /. Of Russia.
To attain that military style which he
deemed essential. he laced 30 tightly
that he often tainted when ungirthing
for sleep. While the American re-
joices that the bedpost corset-girl Is
out Of fashion. he cannot help wish
ing that the present Nicholas had fol-
lowed the example of his ancestor in
pinching his own waist rather than
in squeezing the breath out Of Fin
land.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

Germany and Switzerland produce
over 1000. 900 glass eyes In year; and
. Paris manufacturer. with reputa-
ton for finer work. some 100000.
They are made in the shape Of hol-
low hemisphere. and the utmost skill IL
required In forming the pupil out Of
the colored glass. The great majority
of artificial eyes are used by workmen.
especially those in iron foundries.
where many eyes are put out by
sparks. 1t is seldom that woman has
q glass eye.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29
Many Insursen.. Killed.

Manila, Dec. 24.-Advices brought
yesterday by steamer from southern
LuzOn say that n lieutenant and sixty
men Of the Ninth United States cayal-
ry attacked n large body of insur-
gents last Wednesday near Gunobatan.
province of Albay. After the battle
forty-five dead insurgents were count.
ed, together with many wounded.
The only American casualty was the
wounding of sergeant, who was cor
nered by several rebels and struck In
the leg by bolos. The rebel loss was
the heaviest recorded among recent ell
counters.
The cutting of wires has delayed the
official report Of the engagement.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

A statistician, from sources which
he does not disclose, calculates that
there have been already exported to
Australia, in preparation for the Duke
of York's visit. $4,000 Union Jacks
(ninepenny edition.. 500 bales OF It'd
diers." a million rounds Of crackers
(as well rs quick-fring rockets). $500
reams of red, white and blue ribbons.
$50 bushels Of g-horns. 1900 gross OF
buttons. and $50 statute miles OF
etreamers.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

fourth, Forty-third, Forty-seventh,
Fortieth. Thirty-eighth. Forty second,
Forty ninth, Forty-flrst and Forty
eighth infantry.
Thirty-nine priests, seventeen of
them belonging to the province Of Bu-
lacan, the strongest Of Tagal prov
inces, have signed and forwarded to
the Philippine commission paper
proffering their submission and 10y
atty to its authority, adding that the
promise Is made voluntarily and with
out mental reservation. Judge Taft
has replied, welcoming their assistance
In the pacification Of IL people "over
whom you will have SO great an intiu-
ence."
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29
GIFT to Colorado College.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Dr. ID. X. Pearsons
has sent his check for $5O.OOO as n
Christmas present to Colorado College.
Within the last seven weeks DR.. Pear
sons has given $2O0,OOO to one other
educational Institution. but declines to
state the name of the recipient, who
gave n pledge that the donors name
should never be divulged during his
lifetime.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

Women in China have the privilege
of lighting in the wars. In the rebel
lion OF 1850 women did a. much light
Ing as thr men. At Nankin. in 1858.
100000 women from various parts OF
the country were formed into brisades
of 1900 each. under female odacers.
OF these oilers. 10000 were picked
women, drilled and garrisoned in the
city.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

A pie factory in Chicaso il noted
for tts pumpkin pies, Of which 1t sells
thousands every day. Tho discovery
has been made that they are prepared
without pumpkins. Tho substitute is
. mixture OF sweet potatoes. apples
and cheap nour. with = chemical ex-
tract which imparts pumpkin flavor.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

The number of sheep in southeast
ern New Mexico Is rapidly increasing
Many large fiocks have come in from
Texns during the past few months.
The sheepmen throughout the entire
section have done so well financially
during the past two years that they
are able to pay well for good stock for
the Improvement of their fiocks.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

The discovery Of a new gutta percha
Il reported from Zanzibar. 1t is OBJ
tanned from a tree. When the bark is
cut white fluid exudes, which when
placed In boiling water coagulates into
\ substance resembling gutta percha.
AZ the material cools 1t becomes ex-
ceedingly hard, but while soft can be
nodded into any desired shape. The
fruit of the tree resembles peach In
shape, but grows to the size of small
melon. The tree IL said to abound II
Zanzibar. and 1t Is expected that th'
new product can be produced very
chsaply.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

The two-horned white rhinoceros of
Africa is considered one of the rarest
of animals, For years needless sports
men slaughtered the species until 1t
was thought to have been exterminat-
ed. Some time ago six specimens were
discovered in a remote corner Of Mash
onaland. and hunting expedition was
organized which resulted In four much
desired mountings being secured by
museums. It was again concluded that
the white rhinoceros had been e1ter-
minated. but recently Maj. Gibbons Of
the British army ran across a stray
specimen in the Nile region and shot
It. This Andrew Carnegie succeeded
in buying for the Carnegie museum of
Pittsburg. and 1t is a most desirable
curio, for besides being exceedingly
rare. 1t is said to be fine mounting
standing six feet high at the shoulders
and measuring thirteen feet from the
tip of the nose to the root Of the tail
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

Our Colorado butter makers do not
always pay as much attention AZ they
should to the quality Of the salt which
they use. Much otherwise good butter
IL ruined by the use of inferior salt.
Though to many people all salt Is sim
ply salt. it is well known that there
are good and bad qualities Of salt just
as there are different qualities of most
other commodities. The salt used for
Understanding purposes should be clear
white. 1t should be fine and uniform
in the grain and when dissolved in wa-
ter should melt away rapidly and COM
pletely-any dirtiness in color should
always be regarded with suspicion.
Salt which IL blush in tint usually
contains some Objectionable. organic
matter. whereas salt with a reddish
tinge indicates the presence of some
ferric or iron oxide which ia also very
Objectionable. The taste Of salt Is n
fairly reliable guide to its quality
Field and Farm.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

Equitable indemnIties fur govern
ments, societies, companies and indi-
ylduals, as well as for Chinese who,
during the late occurrences, have suf-
fered In person or In property in COW
sequence of their being In the service
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1900-09-20
Gin 8eteran bon Bala<
fldbd qetprben.

Upper Ganbusfb, O6io. 20.
Sept. = Sames u. Bbite, Der lebte
1leberlebenbs Der britiihen leihfen
&apalIsrie=Brisabe. Die am %. Sftos
Der 1854 unter 2oro garbiaan ben
benftpiiroigen 4ngriff auf Die ruff.
fhen Rolonnen madte. ipslhe bic 0ors
fperfe bon galafloba erftiirmt batten,
lit bier geitorben, mo er felt benz Sabre
1857 eelebt bat. On benz .Sobtenritt"
nabmen bdmals 625 Munn tbeil unb
nur 20 febrten lebenb in bic briti5&en
2inien 5uriid. Sopeit oies befannt
LIT. mar 9err Wbite Der lebte bon biea
fen apansig ueberlebenbeu.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1900-09-20

NJ @eitere 0epei@en auf
&eite B.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1900-09-20
Nus g iio= Mfrifd.

2pren5o Maraue3, 20.
September. prdiibsnt ariiger bon Der
fiibafritanif4en Republit, pirb Ii4
niht am Montas. ben "a. September,
aaf oem beutihen .Oampftr ~0eraOsA
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1900-09-20

2i. 2ase in @albelton
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-01-10
New Buildings for Yale.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 26.--The
| family of Arson Phelps Stokes. the
New York millionaire, has become ma
| terially interested in Yale. This was
evidenced today by the announcement
at a special meeting of the Yale corpor-
alton of gift of funds for the erection
of new administration building by
the Misses Cassie and olivia Stokes,
sisters of the banker, and aunts of An
son Phelps Stokes, Jr, secretary of
the Yale corporation.
The new building, which will prob
ably cost $4,000 will be located on
the so-called new campus on College
street, near Wall. 1t is rumored that
it will stand on the site of President
Dwight's present residence. President
Dwight has agreed to give up his resi-
dence to the Yale corporation and to
accept from the corporation another
on Sachem street and Hillhouse ave
nue.
Three other new buildings were vot-
ed by the corporation today. They arc
to consist of an auditorium, memorial
vestibule and dining-hall. They will
cost about 100000. Funds to pay
for their erection are to be subscribed
by the Yale alumni. Work on all the
new buildings will be commenced at
once. They will be completed in time
for the Yale centennial. Edward ID.
Robbins of Hartford was elected pro-
fessor of Jurisprudence at Yale today,
succeeding Prof. Morris +. Tyler, who
resigned to accept the position of treas
urcr of the university.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
Sudden Death Of Capt. w. H. Morrow. I

Sudden Death of Capt. w H. Morrow.
The many friends of Captain william
Hamilton Morrow will learn of his sudden
and unexpected death, at his home in Louis
lana, Mo, on Thursday morning, the 5th
inst, with deep and earnest regret. The in
telligence came to the editor of the ADvo-
CATE by wire on the evening of the above
date, and in the absence of any previous in
formation OF indisposition was great shock.
The deceased was ever delicate in constitu-
ton, and for The past several years this ply
steal condition has been emphasized, but not
to the extent to excite grave apprehension.
Captain Morrow was son OF the late Joseph
Morrow, and a brother of the editor OF the AD-
vocATE He was bornat the "White House."
in this county in the early forties, and was
about go years of age. He studied law in
Palmyra, Mo-, in the office of Judge Dryden,
in 1857 and 1888, and in about SO came back
to his native home and taught school, which
place he resigned to join Henderson's Com
pany-Co., A 18th Va, Cavalry, in 1861.
Early in the war he became captain of this
company, and continued its officer through
out the war-the idol of his men He was
court-marshalled several times for taking
| the part of some of his men. whom Supporters
tried to impose upon, plead his own case
and was acquitted each time After the war he
taught private school in this place, and
subsequently a large Female Seminary in
Shepherdstown. In 1869 hemoved his fami-
Iy to Pike county, Missouri hamlet, and
taught school during the week and practiced
law on Saturday A-year or two subsequent
| he moved to the city of Louisiana in the
same county and quickly rose to the position
of one of the leading lawyers of his State
Captain Morrow married Miss Julia Wilson
second daughter Of the late Asa wilson, oil
Kabletown, this county This marriage was
a romantic one, and occurred during the
war, his young bride accompanying him
South OF this union two children were the
fruit A son and daughter both grown and
the latter married His wife is also sur
viver, and in their crushing affiiction have
the sympathy of wide circle of friends and
relatives in this countY.-Adyoea.e.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
April Showers

Wash away the filth and waste that have
accumulated during winter.
In. like manner Hoods Sarsaparilla ex.
pels from the blood impurities that have
been deposited during the season when
there has been but little perspiration and
perhaps constant confinement in impure
and vItiated air 1t is boon to tired
mothers, housekecpers, teachers and
others who spend their time indoors.
1t gives the blood richness and vitality,
fitting IT to nourish and strengthen the
nerves, muscles and all the great organs
of the body. II cures all spring hunors
and banishes that tired feeling.
1t is the best medicine money can buy
for all diseases caused by impure or i'm.
poverished blood. You should begin
taking it today.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
THE AETNA LIES REPORT.

Best Yer IN DE Hisiorycf This Company.
The annual report or semi-centennial
statement of the Aetna Life Insurance
Company, giving the business for 1899, is
the most gratifying statement that this
Hartford institution has made during the
whole of its career. There were ga1ps in
all departments. In premium income
there was total gain Of $7or,q4g, the pre-
MUM receipts for the year being S7.I23,
.652. The receipts from interest aud rents
were S2,395,o73. The interest receipts
for the year considerably more than paid
the death claims, which amounted last
year to So, 3+L9Is The gain in the num-
Der OF policyholders was 1905 and the
gain in life, term and endowment in
surance in force was SII,o56, SIS. The
gain in accident insurance in force exact
figures being S25,946, $50. The increase
in assets was So, 623, 27o. The company's
outstanding insurance on the 1st was
sos, 40. 100 in life, endowment and term
policies and SI35, So7,47o in accident and
health insurance
The Etna is ably represented here by
Messrs. Washington 6; Alexander, local
agents, and Mr.. {. H. Sh1pman, special
agent, who have handled large amount
of business for this old reliable company
in this section, and paid numerous claims
from time to time, many of them for large
amounts. See annual statement of the
Ktna in our advertising columns.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
DELEGATE CONVENTIONS.

Vt meeting of the Democratic State Exec
utive Committee of West Virginia, held II
Charleston on The 25th day Of january. 1900
II was ordered that the twelve delegates "a
which the State of West Virginia is entitled
in The next Democratic National Convention
Ito bc he'd at Kansas City. No. ON the 4 h
day of Jaly 1900. to nominate ndiliics Tor
President and Vice President of the Unified
States, he selected as follows:
The Democrats in each county in the State
shall appoint ut such lime and place. and il,
such hummer as the Democratic Evccu,f ~.
Committee of cach county may determine.
Delegates to the Congressional District Con-
NeTtions to DC held in each OF the four Con-
gIcssionai Districts OF the State. on the
18TH DAY OF MAY. 1860.
at the following pIac $:
In The First Congressional District Mt
Claikshurg, in The County Of HARRISON: i'm the
Second Cong - siOnal Dist it. at Charles
Town, IN The County Of jefferson: in rh,.
Third Congressional District. at CEarIt.sfo;,
IN the County OF kauawhu; in the Fourrh
Congressional Dis riot. at Point Pleasant, in
the County of Mason
Each Of said Congressional District Com
ventIons shall appoint one Dylraatc-at-I,a r.-e
AID one alternate therefor and two District
Delegates, and two ulteriaIrs thereto. to
represent the Democracy OF West yirgf,,i., il,
said National Convention.
The basis of representation in each of s,,id
Congressional District Conventions will be one
vote for each one hundred yotcs aud fra ctiuu
thereof over fifty cast for " J. BRYAN for
Pres dent, ut tie November election of 1886
ana each county Is requested to appoint such
mum or OF Delegates 10 each Congress- ounl
District Convention as is equal to the number
OF votes ii may be entitled 10 by the above
basis OF representation
ASDEEW ED3IISTON. CHM,
WILLIAM 4 OHLEl. Scc'y-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
James NJ. Mason, Jr., P, o.
April st.
NoIICE TO CREDITORS.

To the Creditors of William Mills. de-
ceased:
In pursuance OF u Decree of the Circuit
Court Of the County OF Jefferson made in a
cause ihcrcin pGudiug, to subject the real es-
tate of the said William Mi Is TO the payment
of his debts, yon are quircd to present your
claims against the estate of the said William
Mills for adjudication 10 Gloon Moore. Com
missioner. at his Office in the said county. on
or be ore the 2O;h day of Auril. 1900
Witness. Jno VI Daniel Clerk of said Cont.
this 2fd DAY uf March. 1850
March 13-6y. Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
Hid-winter Excursions to Washington.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
made arrangements for a series of popu,
lar Mid-Winter Excursions to Washing,
ton, at one fare for the round trip, allow.
ing ten day limit ON tickets, including
date ofsale, These excursions will be run
on February 18th and April 18th, 1900
Tickets will be good going on regular
trains of the above dates and good to re.
turn OH regular trains within ten days,
including date of sale.
Do NOT miss these splendid opportuni-
ties to visit the National Capital during
the session of Congress. Call on Agent
b. & o. r. r. for full information.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10

List of letters remaining in the Postoficc at
Charlie, Town, Jefferson county, W. Va, on
Saturday last:
Chas. Wagner, NJ. D.; Mrs. Mary Raudsnn,
Charley Summona. Miss Summers. Annie
Washington, Mr., Dillon. Miss Burtcr Popp IL.
H. Moates, Berthe MichaeIs, John Weber.
Tie above letters, if NOT called for within
fifteen days, viii he scat to the dead letter
Office Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised
L. d. GRTzRNDANER. p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10

The Kentucky Court of Appeals on Fri
day handed down decision in the Gov
ernorship case in favor of the Democrats
The opinion is by six of the judges-four
Democrats and two Republicans. One
Republican. Durelle. dissented.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

The membe-s of the Democratic Executive
Committee of Jefferson county are requested
TO meet in Charlea Town II 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
Friday. April %, 1900. for the purpose of pro.
Yiding for the selection OF delegates to the
district convention which meets in CharIes
Town IN 3Iay 10th to name Delegates to tho
national convention. and considering such
other matters may properly come before
the committee. \ full attendance of members
requested. JNO. u. DANIEL. Chin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
Certificate Of Authority
AUDiToRS OFFICE.
WHEREAS, THE
Etna Life Insurance Co.

OF THE CITY OF HARTFORD. IN TIE
STATE oE CONNECritUT.
Has flied in Ills flee lis \ nual Statement.
thereby made a art of this Crriihcate.) aud
It's appointment Of an Attorney 10 arcvpt SER
vice of process. and la flraished saiisfac-
tory evidence that said Coiapanv is possessed
of the necessary amount uf cauital properly
mVested-,to ,ntillc il to transact HE business
of lnsnraic" in the State of West Virginia.
NOW, THEREFOtE, /, /. N. LIZ Toilette,
Auditor of the ate Of West Virginia. IN pur-
~ nee OF the authority vested in me 10y the
laws of this State. do hereby authorize the
said Insurance Company, its duly authorized
agent or agents, to transact the business of
Life aud Accident Insurance in the State of
West Nirsinia, until the S1st day of December.
1900. aud J. a. W ashington. ESQ. of Charles
Town, W. Va, is authorized. as agent OF the
aforesaid COMPANY, to transact its appropri-
ate business Of Insurance in this State, as
provided 10y law, us far as he may he legally
empowered BIZ his letter of appointment and
the instructions which, from time TO timr, may
he given him by the said Company.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, / have here
unto set ms hand, aud affixed nv seal of of
flee, ut The City of Charleston. this 18th day
OF February, 1900.
L. NJ LAEOLLETTE,
iSEAL Auditor,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
For Assessor.

/ hereby an ounce myself rs n candidate for
county, subject 10 the action of the Demo
cratic primary. l promise if elected that
will faithfully and satisfactorily attend to TIL
duties of said Office. / most respectfully ask
the support of the Democracy of the ounty.
f. LAMAR
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
For Prosecuting Attorney.

Mr.. Editor. Please give me space in Your
paper tn say to my fcll0w-citizens of jefferson
county that am a candidate for the Office of
Prosecuting attorney, subject to their action
ut the Democratic Primary Election.
FORREST W BROWN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-04-10
For Assessor.

To the Democratic Voters of Jefferson
County.
hereby announce myself as n candidate for
the office of Assessor of jefferson County. in
first district. subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries. II elected TO said Of
flee promise to perform the duties faithfully
THOS r. MOORE