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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

tDsiiy sIcsps Monday. IDaily sIosp
Sunday.
Wilmington and Weldon kailrosd, Ysd
kin Dvision Main Lne-Train leaves VIII
mington y 90 o. m, arrives Fayetteville
II 10 p. M, leaves Fayetteville IL 70 p. m.
Sanford ~ p. m, arrive Fayetteville 3 10
p. NJ, leave Fayetteville 81 p M, arrives
Wilmington 8 90 p. u.
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, Ben
nettsvIlle BraRoh-Train leaves Bennstts
vile l6 .. m, Maxton 10 q m, Red
sprinEs % .. M, Hops Mills 10 q . m,
arrive Fayetteville 10 %. PsturninG leaves
Fsyetteviile ~ p. m, Hope AIh 4 % p.
M, BED SPRING. IS p. m. MaIton is .
m, Arrives Bennettsville 10 p. m
Connections ~ Fayetteville with train no
~ NJ Aaxton with the Carolina &c "a
Railroad, at Red Springs with the Red
Springs and Bowmore Railroad, At SANFORD
with the besboard Air Line and Southern
Railway at Gulf with the Durham and
Charlotte Railroad.
Train on the Scotland Neck Branch Rosd
leaves Weldon 80 p. M, Halifax 10 D. m,
arrives Scotland Neck 1t u p. m, Grcsn-
vile 6:o7 p. M, kinston $50 p. m. Return.
ing leaves kinston % q M, Greenyil!s
e:o2 .. M, arriving Halifax ILLS Q. M.
Weldon ll:33 .. N. daily except Sunday.
Trains on Warrington Branch leave Waah
ipgton $40 .. m. and ESQ p. m, arrive Pau.
meie o.lU T. m. end SUI p. m, rstuYnins
leave Parmele 8:36 Q. M. and So p. IA G
rive Warrington lI:U O. m and 7:3O p. m
daily except Sunday.
Train leaves Tarboro, N. e., daily exoep.
Sunday $50 p. NJ, Sunday 4l6 .. m, a.
rives Plymouth 7:40 p. m, 8 III D. m, return .
ing leaves Plymouth daily except Sund, y
7:6O .. M, and Sunday y o. M. arrives Tai.
boro 1905 Q. m. and ll:O0 o. IN.
Tram on Midland n. T.. Branch lcay,s
Goidsboro daily, except Sunday, 700 Q. m,
arriving 6mithneld BIO o. m, returniui
leaves bmithneid 800 .. m, arrives st Golds-
boro l0;2o .. m.
Trains ON Naah Vile Branch Leave Rock y
Mount at 400 .. M, 4Op. m, arrive Haah J..
VILE 10 l0.a. MI 4U p. M. Spring Hop.
III ~ q. M, 70 y. M, returning leave
spring Hope llOU o. m, 4 % pm, Haah Vile
II " O. M, 1 p. m, arrive ~ Rock
Mount IL % O. m, Sp. M, daily except
Sunday.
Train ON Clinton Branch leaves Wsr,s y
for Clinton daily, except Sunday, l:4O q m :,
and 4;lo p. m, returning isaves Clinton ii
7;U o. m. and ESQ p. m.
Tram No. 7S makes Close connection n
Weldon for all points North daily ,yaII:rail
via Richmond.
II. n. EMERSOH, 0en'I Pass Ar
4, KkHLY, Gen'l Man.
9NuRPON TrsMs AspsVvr.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

90 ahead aud build one house that
will accommodate one hundred
fowls Put partition through the
middle, and keep your 10" is In two
nocks OF fifty each, writes Fanny
Fields in the Prairie Farmer.
divide your acre into four yards,
and uar the yards alternately. In
the fall plough up two of tine yards
and SOW 10 rye. As soon as II IL up
q few inches put your fowls In those
yards. the rye Will furnish green
food until the snow comes, IN winter
whenever the fowls can get at The
ground, and the first thing in spring.
Should the rye be- likely TO grow too
high in the tall just turn your COW
In tor lutte while, occasionally, and
let her feed 1t down. Keep your
hens on thc-c yards, until plOWing
time next spring, then turn them III
To- the other yards, where the gra,-
will be nice and fresh. Pillow under
what il left Of the rye, and plant the
yard To corn and aunilOWcr5. We
have kept fowls III that way-titly
In u flock, one hundred in one houo,
and there was not u case OF sickness
among the old fowls. during the en-
tire year. And We made over ont
hundred dollars in clear cash from
the sale of eggs from these one humid
red hens; 80 we do not hesitate tc
declare that more than twenty-five
fowls can be profitable kept in one
flock. No; We dIdn't sell any ofth,
eggs at fancy prices; they were sold
at the average price if twenty cent
a dozen. Ask yourself if you have
All acre of land within the limits Oi
your farm that pays 500 or ever
$50.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
UNPUBLISHED NOTES.
Sewsy Items of Interest on Many Timely
lODiCs,

Newsy Items of Interest on Many T1mely
Topics.
1t costs nealy 100000 to run
New YOrk'S police department for a
year.
The bread-eating world requires
more than 1900, 100000 bushels of
wheat every twelve months.
Nearly $1,000 hOuseholders in
Cuba have registered their intention
to remain subjects ofSpain.
There are still about 100000
worth of unredeemed Porto Rican
money in circulation in the island.
In 1870 there were 5000 Shakers
in the United States. At present
they do not number more than 900.
Chicago public baths were patron
lied during August by 1885 men,
$3.50 women, 81, $50 boys and ,18O
girls.
Rice passed through the coffee mill
to remove the flavor of coffee before
-pices are ground is said to be better
tan bread crumbs for the same pur-
pose.
A naval officer, who has spent
much time in Manila, says that the
women and even young girls, seem
to grow old and faded from day to
day from the effects of The climate.
In view of the high price of coal
in Great Britain, it Is proposed to
put peat fuel on the market, and it is
stated that works for preparing the
peat are in course of erection in the
north of England.
An Australian manufacturer, in
his search for cheap raw material
tor paper making, has successfully
experimental with turf. He claims
to produce from the cleaned and
bleached turf fibers a remarka-
bly, strong and durable paper.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
BISMARCK'S IRON NERVE.

Was the result of his splendi,
heslth. Indomltable will and ire.
mendous energy are not found where
Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels
are cut of order. If you want these
qualities AID the success they bring,
use DR.. Kings New Life Pills. The,
develop every power Of brain and
body. Only Is cents. Sold by ali
Druggist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS.

NOTICE Is hereby given that seiz.
ed on tie 18th of June, 1900, near ar
thage, \. g., from John ID. Barrett tie
plstillery premises, No. 1921, about
359 gallons corn whiskey, and on.
wooden still and fixtures, for vic alton
of Section 1857 and 1921 Revised Statue
of the United States.
ANY person having any claim in said
property is hereby notified TO come for
ward within 80 days from this date and
show cause why it should not be for
feited 10 the United states.
+. Z. DUNCAN,
Nollector 4th DIST. Raleigh, y. g.
By W. A MCDONALD,
Dept'y 'ollectOr. Rockingham, n. C.
Sept. 21-4t.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life Of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them; also Old, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers. Boils, Felons
Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns
Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only Is cts. box
Cure guaranteed. Sold by all Druggist
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
DISTRESSING STOMACH DIS
EASE.

Permanently cured by the master
ly power of SOUTH AFRICAN NER-
VINE Tonic" Invalids need suffer
no longer, because this great remedy
can cure them all. 1t is cure for the
whole world of stomach weakness
and indigestion. The cure begins with
the first dose. The relief it brings is
marvellous and surprising. 1t makes
no failure; never disappoints. Nc
matter how long you have suffered,
your cure is certain under the use OF
this great health-giving force. Pleas.
ant and always safe. Sold by Henry
T. Hicks, Druggist, Raleigh, n. G.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

II II q n Il d a r. aVE y I.
Timely information given Mrs
George Long, Of New Straitsyllle, Ohio
prevented 3 dreadful tragedy and
saved two lives. A frightful cough
had long kept her awake every night
She had tried many remedies and
doctors but steadily grew worse until
urged to try DR.. Kings New Discovery.
One bottle wholly cured her, and she
writes this marvellous medicine also
cured Mr.. Long of severe attack of
Pneumonia, Such cures are positive
proof of the matchless merit of this
grand remedy for curing all threat
chest and lung troubles. Only SOC and
Sl.OO. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at all Drug Stores.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved IN SIX hours by
"NEw GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN
kIDEY CURE" 1t Is great sur
prise on account OF its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain In
bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention OF
water almost Immediately. II you
want quick relief and cure this is
the rem, dy. Sold by Henry T.
Hicks, druggist, Raleigh, N. C.
Sept. l9-1y.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
OF order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matlsm come from ex-
cess Of uric acid In the
blood, due to neglected
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
The chestnut crop is reported plenti
ful in the mountain country.

The Synod of South Carolina has de.
cidSd TO inaugurate an endowment OF
800 900 for the Presbyterian Seminary
OF columbia. 1t was decided not to re-
move the seminary to Atlanta or else
whore,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

$50 per month and expenses can be
made by a capable woman Perms.
nent position Experience unnecessa-
ry. Write at once for particulars
Clark Il 20, 23i 8. 4th ST., Phila., Pa.
Oct 4-3m.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

c. D. Sharp. confidential agent 70,
Caldwell & Smith, cotton brokers, OF
Memphis, Tenn, has been arreste
10 Chicago, charged with the embe z
element OF $32 Coz.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

Ever year in the United States
there are opened and eaten 3,OOO,-
100000 bushels Of oysters. Much Of
this enormous crop comes from the
Chesapeake.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

STORY OF A SLAVE.
TO be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worss
form of slavery. George d. Williams,
OF Manchester, Mich. tells how such d
slave was made free. He says: "My
ha' been SO helpless for five years that
sh- could not turn over in bed alone.
A ter using two bottles OF Electric
B tiers, she is wonderfully improved
and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, sleepless-
ness, melancholy, headache, backache,
fain5ing and dizzy spells. This mira
Gle working medicine is godsend to
weak. sickly, run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only 80 cents
Sold all Druggists.
The average woman not aEprSa IN
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

Men can be cured privately and
positively at home OF all weakness
and disease Write for new, free
book, DR.. j. N. Hathaway, % -
South Broadtreet, Atlanta, Ga.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

Having qualified a. the Admini-trA-
TOR OF Virginia &. Aver, Decreased late
of Wake county. hereby request AL
PERSONS indebted 10 the -stat.. 10 come
IN and settle their indebtedness And
all persons having claims against her
estat" Will present the same 10 me on
or before the 2lst day of June. 1901. or
this n tice may h- pleaded an bar Of
their recovery.
II. W. AVER,
Administrator
fEFLk a MAY>ARB. Attorney
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
DR.. E. Detchon,s Anti Dfuretic

May be worth to you more than
800 If you have child who soil.
bedding from INCONVENIENCE Of water
during sleep. Cures old and young
alike. It arrests the trouble At once.
81. Sold by Henry T. Hicks, Drug.
gist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

Florida's crop of oranges Will smount
to 100000 b xes this year and she ex-
poets TO squeeze 81 ,000, 900 out of them
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

lnNNnO Booker T. Washing.
hunNIU, story Of hi. life sn mo
work. He gives his views on the Ne
gro Problem and all his best speeches
White and cOlOred people are giving
advanced orders. BONANZA for
agents. Both white and colored
agents make money with this bovk
rite today.
j. l.. NICHOLS & CO.
Atlanta, Ga.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

The error of moment may become
the sorrow ola lifetime.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

The deserving poor are the very peo.
ple'that don't deserve being poor.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
CVer.WOrk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

There are 16 1886 children at
tending school in the United States,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

s~ssesrsiul eaasreeis.'en, tss. - ts.s
~-=- partisan. unfs'r, infsmea. .av
."s.t-nuhis election law that na. ever
-'s~rao~c tie statute books VI any
.,$age u the Union.
- pledge ourselves 10 IncreAs. the
-AcIeucy VI the yuUHc school system
IA y uTtn aruGlnA, and poinI ~ tnc
At lLAt TIC fe0pivs Party Ias dune
IL ore iUF puUnc rducAuOn IN North
AruIIua than the Demv~ralIc party
a--f uld IL twice the irnktL II ume.
,n- ropuAsts u ~ OrtG IarulIua a,
~ crr4ILrd the prsi SIcal IncfrAsr
al &c p4U..c 5cuvUI sJ-tcn.
we pledge ourselves ~ the care vi
| sac uu.ortuAzLe class IA North CarO-
| .2TJ iAC!ntles .Ur tic same. As al
| .aTnest uI U4r sIuCerIty. We point -
! our pas! record AZ ms particular, And
say tLas ~ ~L=.IsiAturr .n ~nict
| IOpuIisLs have Lad controlling yoIc.
uA7 ever turned = deal ear W tue de-
! uaDd Vi tie unfortunate, Or been fol
lowed u al urgent appeal Tor zddI
sIUual pru'IsiUu as uas ourn recent,
Iss4ed " the board VI fuonc CnarI.
gies because vi tie failure OF the Dem
ocTaLIC Legislature ~ make such pro
VISION a. seeI zuG urgently needed y
| ne siue tney were corsumiuG tnel
GiLAr IA enactILS pOliiicai legislation
Aud creating lew Offices during tn
| sees Oh OF So.
Labor Is Indispensable 70 The creA
LIUu aud prunInuIe use Of capital. Cap
ilal Increases the efficiency aud vnIu
Vi iaDor. " Loeyer arrays vue aKalns
tue other, Is AL enemy of Doth. Ina
puIlcy 10 wlsesI anu Best. winch haI
MOnILes Gn- Two on tie basis OF absI
| .ulr Justice.
IF THE BABY is CUTTING
TEETH
BE sure and use that CID AID We
tried remedy, Mrs. NINsLow
SOOTHING SYRUP for chiidTe teett
ing. Ii soothes the child, soften
the gums, allays all pain, cures WIN
co lc and is the best remedy Il
diarrhoea % cents a bottle.
The front parlor is the most popul.
of all court rooms
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
STORY OF A SLAVE.

THere are no flies on Father Time
He is always on the fly.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01
IF THE BABY is CUTTING
TEETH
PREVENTED A TRAGEDY.

The front parlor is the most popular
OF all court rooms.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

The average woman is not arerse to
being looked after.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

Kidney lrOOpIe.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats. and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
over-working In pumping thick. kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys.
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their BEGIN
ming in kidney trouble.
you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy Is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures OF the most distressing cases
and Is sold on Its merits SSEN
by all druggists in fifty aa,;s;a,, x I'd zasx
cent and one-dollar siz- ma &, li:s
Is. You may have a =sz=sss:ss,sl. Eli :s3fG
sample bottle by mail Home Of s~amn.Roo.
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing D.. KNsns
+ Coz en6hamton, N.Y.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01

dolne OF Swamp-HOOt
telling you how to. flad
.ey or bladder trouble.
When writing D.. KAmss
N.Y.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-11-01


white man in North Carolina now or
hereafter Of his right of suffrage, to-
wit.
Amend Section 6, Art. 6, Of the Con
stltutlon OF North Carolina by insert
ing among the disqualidca5ions for
office, enumerated therein, the follow
ing, VIZ: All negroes and aiI--persOns
of negro descent to the thirdsRenera-
ton inclusive.
If the Democratic Legislature which
meets in June will offer this safe, CON
stitutional and wholesome amendment
in, lieu of the present scheme it will
have our hearty support. If they will
not, we appeal to the people to rally to
our assistance to elect q Legislature
pledged to support sucht an amend.
ment.
We congratulate the people.of; North
Carolina upon the decision of the State
Supreme Court in the case of Harris
vs.. Wright (l2t n. G. R., 172), declar.
ing that the General Assembly has
power to provide different systems of
county government for various coun-
ties of the State. Acting under this
decision, we pledge the Peoples Party
to the maintenance of the system of
local self-GOvernment in all the white
counties, towns and cities in the State
as established by the General Assem-
oily of 1895, and at tho same time to
provide and maintain Legislative sys-
tenn of coonty government for all the
negro counties of the State, so that
there can never be any Question that
the white people shall always have full
and complete control Of county in the
State.
We denounce the Democratic Lesis
lature of 1899 for passing an election
law. every provision of which. ia care
fully and cunningly planned. and de.
vfsed to thwart the sovereign will of
the people Of North Carolina By. whole
sale fraud and debauchery Of the bal
lot box. We declare, without fear Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-17
executive session at washington. Fri

executive session at Washington. Fri
day. and examined no witnesses.
About 400 clerks in the census bureau
at Washington, will be dismissed be-
tween now and Dec 1. owing to the
diminishing of the work, This vii,
leave a force Of about 1000 at that
time. and the number will be material
~ reduced at intervals.
The population of the state of Iowa.
announced by the census bureau. to-
day, is 2,231.S53, as against 1911 ,s96 in
1890. This is an increase of 319.95,. or
1861 per cent.
The population OF Hawaii, as an
nounced by the census bureau, is 154.-
00l, as against 10000 in 1896. This is an
increase of 44.9S1. or 41.2 per cent.
The annual report Of the commits
sioners of internal revenue for the fis-
cal year ended June 30, 1900, shows n
collection exceeded but once in the his
tory of the bureau. The receipts were
s295. 49, l07, being s10.316.107 in excess OF
the estimated amount and $2l, S31, 534
more than during the previous wear.
The percentage of cost of collection
was 1.5S as against 1.6S for last wear.
being the smallest in the history of
the internal revenue service. Commits
sioner Wilson estimates that the re-
ccipts from all sources of internal rev.
enue for the current fiscal year will ap-
proximate s995. 00O. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-17
A RATES sYMPATHIzER.
Ex-oov. RAMsDELL DEAD.
New Hampshire's Former Chief Magis-
trate Passes Away at Nashua.

Nashua. ". H.. Nov. 16.-Former Gov.
George 4. Ramsuelf died ut his home
here. at 40 O'Clock this morning. Death
was Is years OF age. A widow and four
children survive.
Governor Rams,lell was born in Mil
OF Abijah Ranisdell. who was born in
England In 1885. and who In carly man.
hood came TO America, and settled at
Lynn. Mass Mr.. Isamsdell. after q
course ut Appleton Academy. now Nc
CoIlom Institute. Mount Vernon. com
pleted a year at Amherst College, but
was compelled. by reason OF delicate
health. TO retire. He continued his studies
independently. however. and in 1857 he
was admitted to the fliilsb0roush county
IN. H. bar. Soon after he was locat e
ut PeterbOrO. where he remained six
years IN 1854 he was appointed clerk Of
~. and removed to Amherst, where he re-
sided TIL 1855. when the records were
moved To Nashua and he became a resi-
dent here: In 1881 he resigned the Office
mentioned and resumed the practice OF
his profession.
After three Of four years Mr. Ramsdell
became directly identified with the City
Guaranty Savings Bank as its treasurer.
at the same time being president Of the
First National Bank. Mr.. Ramsdells
public career included 10 years service on
the board Of educati ton. 20 years as tr,,s-
tee of the public library. and many other
places of trust and responsibility. In
1870. II and - he was member of the
Legislature. He Won an enviable repu-
tation as q debater
Mr.. Ramsdell was n working member OF
| the constitutional convention of 1870 and
represented. the I'd district in the Cow
errors Council In 1891 and % In the
Republican glibernatorial convention of
1894, composed of nearly 800 delegates, he
received a fattering vote, and in the con-
ventton of 1896 he received the distin-
glifshed honor of being nominated by ac-
clamation without a dissenting vote.
In the election that followed he was
chosen Governor by one of the heaviest
pluralities ever given a candidate in this
state. Ex-Gov. Ramsdell had been iden-
titled with the temperance movement in
this state. RE was a director in the Will
ton Railroad Co., in the Peterboro Rail
road Co.. and in the Jackson and Nashua
Cotton Mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-17
A SECRET TREATY
For Russian Occupation of Manchuris-
More High officials Punished.

London. Nov. H.-5 A. M-Unconfirme
statements emanate from Paris and
Odessa that "A secret treaty has been CON.
Guided between Russia and China for the
Russian occupation of Manchnria.
There is no fresh news, this morning.
throwing light on the actual situation.
kThe Japanese minister in London, who
was interviewed. yesterday, limited at the
possibility of the allies pursuing the Chi
nese court into the interior IL they de-
sired, although he said it would be long
process.
Shanghai sends a report that the EN-
press Dowager, alarmed at the rising iii
turning to Tai Yuen Flu. From Hankow
comes a report that Gen. Ting Flu Hsiang
is. still at Sian Fla. protecting the EN-
to Kan Su and that the whereabouts Of
Yu Hsian, governor Of Shan 81. is UNI
known.
1t IS SAID that Prince Ching viii be sent
to Germany to apologize or the murder
of Baron Won Kettler
Washington Nov 1s.-Minister WI has
following cablegram, which he commune
Gated TO secretary Hay, today:
An imperial edict of Nov. 13. deprives
Prince Tuan and Prince Chwang of their
ranks and offices and orders them to be
imprisoned for life; Prince Yih and sec
londarv Prince Wing to be imprisoned; Sec
rank: Duke Ian ana Yung Men to be de-
graded I'm rank: Kang vi being dead, no
penalty can be imposed upon him; and
chao Shu CHA to be degraded but re-
tanned in office; and Yu Hsien to be ex-
lied to the farthest boundary"
The Chinese officials mentioned in the
decree, are. among the highest In China
against whom the powers demanded rig
orOus punishmene Prince Tuan stands
at the head of the 3pti-foreiRn and Boxer
movement. The judgment of life imprfs-
onment is the most severe thus far given
10 any OF the leaders. From a chinese
standpoint, it is an extreme penalty to a
prince of the blood, but 1t remains to be
seen whether the powers will regard 1t
as adequate to Prince Tuan's offence. The
soctates and two of them were specufi-
callv mentioned for punishment along
with Tuan, in Secretary Hays note or
Oct 3. Rang vi Is one of the officials
who died suddenly after the demands for
punishment had been made. probably by
suicide. Yu.. Hsien is another who was
thought to have committed. suicide, but
the edict indicates that he s. still alive.