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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-13
SINKING OF THE France.
The Disaster Due to u MisunG IF
standing of Orders.

standing of Orders.
PARIS, Aug 13--The Ministry of Marine
today furnished the particulars of the
sinking of the torpedo boat France by
the turret ship Brennus off Cape Vincent.
The squadron was steaming in columns
of six. the France being abreast of the
Brennus Commander Demaudit of The
France, suddenly ordered the steersman
TO put the helm twenty degrees 10 port
while the boat was at full speed The
steersman misunderstood the order and
put the helm twenty degrees TO starboard
which caused the collision The France
foundered in few seconds and only some
of the crew who were on the deck V ere
saved Commander Demauduit and other
officers peTished.
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RETREATNG ON PEKIN.

Defeated Chinese Falling Hack on
the Capital.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1S.-The WORLD
prints the following despatch:
Chefoo, Aug. 10, via Shanghai, Aug. 1S.
"A general advance of the relief column
began on the morning of August S.
The allied forces will probably reach
Pekin in seven days.
THE Chinese defeated at Yangtsur have
retreated to Pekin.''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-13
KFMPFF LEAVES CHINA.
The Admiral Sails for Cayite In the
Flagship Newnrl.

Rear Admiral KeTnpff has left Nagazaki
for Cavite in the fapsbip Newark to as
sumo command of the United States naval
forces in the Philippines. Naval officials
say that while they have 10 information to
that effect they are satisfied that Admiral
Kempff viii not return to China
The hospital ship solace. with officers and
men of the American forces wounded at
the battle of Tentsin Oh beard, left Yoko-
hama today for Mare Island. Cal She will
stop at Guam TO get any sick marines OF the
Guam garrison The supply snip Nanghan
has arrived at Hongkong.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-13
GIANT ELEVATOR BURNED.
Buffalo Structure and 100000 Bush
els of Mheat Consumed

BUFFALO. N. Y, Aug. 1s.-The Dakota,
one Of the largest Of all the grain eleva-
tors which line the banks OF the Buffalo
Creek and the Blackwell Greek, was de-
stroyed by fire this morning
The less is estimated at present at about
81, ,125, coo, including. both elevator and
grain.
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a British nattIeship launched

BARROW, Aug 13-The frst-class
cruiser Hoeue was successfully launched
at tho '::iekors Works here at noon todav
She is of 1000 tons displacement, is ar
nored like a battleship. and is expected
TO develop speed CT q knots an hour. A
sister ship, the Euraylus, is being built at
the same yard.
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Arranging the AInbamn,s Tria,

BOSTON, Aug. 1.-The lighthouse ten
der Mayffcwer, Captain Barlow. arrived at
Union Wharf yesterday afternoon after ss-
tabIishing the MARKS for the batneship
Alaban-a's trial rip. Ffrst-cl.ss can buoys
we're placed on the course at intergals Of
SIS miles from tupe Ann TO Boon Island.
Tx MaYtiower was cut week engaged
in the work
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ROBERT KINGSTON SCOTT DEAD.
Was Twice Reconsideration Governor
of South Carolina.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug 13.-Robert King
ston Scott twice Civil Governor of South
Carolina, died at his home in Napoleon
last night He was stricken with apoplexy
a year ago. but had apparently recovered.
Ex-Governor Scott was born In Arm
strong county, Pa. July 8. 1876. He stud
led medicine at Navarro Ohio, and subse-
quentiy attended lectures at Startling Med
fcdI College. Columbus, Ohio.
He practiced medicine in California and
Ohio, and later became a merchant in
Ohio. where he resided until 1861.
He served in the Union Army from 1861
10 1865, and was raised to the rank of hre-
vet major general. From 1852 to 1853 he
was assistant commander of the Freed
mans Bureau in South Carolina He was
appointed Governor CT that State in 1868.
and held the office TWO terms, until 1872.
He has been engaged in the real estate
business in Ohio recently. He has resided
for some time at Napoleon.
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With your family these hot days. Its delightful
there. Trains From & 0. Station. week days.
except Saturday, $50 a. and 4:30 p. ID. Rate
only 30 cents; children % cents
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81 tn Frederick HneerStnun. Ntn-
chester. and AlartfnxhnrE

From p & o. r. r sta.ion sunny. august 10,
AZ : a. m, stopping al Intermediate stations on
Netrapelitan Branch Re nrning leave Winchester
and iIsserstown T. AIartiash,rg 10. aifi Fred
erick T:5a y. m. -arre Dag les pgpnl4r tFip
with ample aeoonuia dstiars and sou eaT zc0ri
t. take youl family teF III outing.
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| THE REPLY TO THE EDICT
No Negotiations for Peace Until
the Ministers Are Safe.

Acting Secretary Adee's Response to
the Chinese Appeal for II Cessation
of HostiIities states That, While
Lii Hung Chang Is Acceptable to
the United States Government as
an intermediary, the Condition Is
Essential First That the Allies BE
Flag Of Truce and Escort the For
eigners in Safety Beyond the Gates
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NEARING PEKIN'S GATES
Allies Reported to Be Only Twenty
Miles From the Capital.

n Despatch From Shanghai Says
That the international Force Has
ture of Yanstsun-The Advancing
Column Expected TO Reach the Inn
periaI City ON August 15-Defeated
Chinese FAN Back Before the IRE
TroopS-Great Anxiety in London
for the Safety of the Legations.
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Niagara Falls Exezrsion. august I6.
Via y, & o.. $1,000.

Specis1 1tt7ffp. OF day coaches and paYler cars
without change ieave b Il O. station $50 u m.
Stop-overs Allowed on return trip. Tickets good
Tor ten days. specially lev ssEfe excursions irem
Niagara Falls in connection with Athis excursica.
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Highest grades OF coed Flooring in
town kept bg II. I-ibbey & Co., nd sound Nc ?
flooring 81 9a+
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Cargo lots Of North Carolina Eoa-sis,
Somc boards cnls Sl.l5 a. 9Th and n. !. ave. NV.
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The State Department today gave out
the text of the reply which it has made 10
the Chinese Government in response to
the Imperial edfct appointing Ii Hung
Chang an intermediary of peace. The an
swer was handed last night to Secretary
Chung, of the Chinese Legation, aud was
forwarded during the night by Minister
WI II follows:
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TRAIN JUMPED THE TRACK.
Fatal Accident On the Southern Ia
cIic Railway

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 19.-At ) o'clock
Yesterday afternoon the westbound South
ern Pacific train was derailed by the ten
der jumping the track at the Lacasine
Bayou trestje. this State Every c&r but
the last sleeper left the tr2cl;
One hey, Fred Chattin was killed. and
his mother badly. but not necessarily IA
tally. hurt two or three others. prinei-
pa1ly trainmen. were hurt slightly. There
were 159 passengers ca the train.
r. A. sVIe kersisssI,l, General Agent
T. sn6 rc;.ert seas, Chesapeake Beach Railway; Of
ice u BatkAeesv, boardwalk: red caps.
.-I.ur.lilc1. IL ae.svs,;' mt the Friendly
Corner, Ne never were as l.isl as ot.e.a- F. Lib
3cy s Co.
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The Meaning of Ii.

4 high official in explaining the meaning
OF the note said:
While this Government has accepted Ii
Hung Chang as an Intermediary, we will
not negotiate with him uIl,iI the Chinese
Government COMPLIES with the conditions
which We name in this p5te. 1t VIII be
necessary for the Imperial authorities to
permit the rescue of the minissers by the
relief expedition When that has been
done, and not until then, We will be ready
to treat with Ii as to the terms Of peace
This Government in accepting him con-
dtionaIly as an intermediary has only Civ
en- an answer to the Imperial edict Each
of the other powers is at liberty to accept
him or not as seems fit.
NO word has reached us as to the uiti-
matum reported from Paris, in which the
Chinese Government demands that the
ministers leave Pel<in at once"
The Gravity Increased.
The gravity of the Chinese situation
has been increased rather than diminished
through the character OF the answer re-
turned by this Government TO the Imperial
appeal for a cessation of hostilities. China
now realizes, or will realize whsn the
American answer has been received in Pc
kin that she must either comply with the
demands OF the United States or fight the
entire civilized world. 1t is assumed here
that all the powers will make answers OF
the same general nature as that o. this Gov
ernmert--in brief, that the rescue ofEthe
ministers must be effected through CO.
operation between the Imperial authori-
ties and the allied commanders before
terms for a settlement Will be listened to.
The Washington authorities appreciate
that the Chinese officials at Pekin are in
have been addressed to the powers or pro-
ciate that the Chinese have strong feel
ing of pride and are willing to resent any
offence to it. To this is attributed in
some measure the practical refusal of the
Imperial Government to treat with the
allied commanders. Not once have the
Chinese recognized the chiefs of the relief
force; all their official communications in
regard TO the advance OF the Internationals
has been addressed to the powers or pro-
claimed in Imperial edicts to Chinese Off
Gals.
This Government, however, insists that
the Imperial authorities shall put them
selves in communication with the allies
to arrange for Chinese and foreign coop
Grafton to bring about the rescue of the
ministers. China cannot make any further
appeal to the powers until she has ar
ranged with the international command
ers for the rescue Of the foreigners in
Pekin
The question uppermost in the minds of
the officials here is: 'tWil she do this?o
Unquestior ably China will suffer some
loss of pride in consenting TO deal with
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aEapte Fishing CInh.

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Eeach (Bsy Ridge, Thursday, August I6 core
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MEMORANDUM.

Touching the Imperial edict of Au-
gust appointing Ii Hung Chang En-
voy Plenipotentiary to conduct nego-
tiations, on the part of China, with the
powers, and the request for a cessa-
tion of hostilities. pending negotiations,
communicated to Mr.. Adee by Mr.. Wu
on August u, 1900
The Government of the United
States learns with satisfaction OF the
appointment of Earl Ii Hung Chang
as Envoy Plenipotentiary TO conduct
negotiations with the powers and will,
on its part, enter upon such negotia-
tions with a desire TO continue the
friendly relations so long existing be-
tween the two countries.
1t is evident that there can be no
general negotiation between China and
the powers so long as the ministers of
the powers and the persons under their
protection remain in their present po-
sition Of restraint and danger, and that
the powers cannot cease their efforts
for the delivery of these representa-
lives, TO which they are constrained by
the highest considerations of national
honor, except under an arrangement
adequate TO accomplish a peaceable de-
liveTance.
We are ready 10 enter into an
agreement between the powers and the
Chinese Government for cessation of
hostile demonstrations On condition
that sufficient body of the forces COM
posing the relief expedition shall be
permitted TO enter Pekin unmoIested
and 10 escort the foreign ministers and
residents back 10 Tientsin, this move
ment being provided for and secured
by SUCH arrangements and dispositions
OF troops as shall be considered salts
factory by the generals commanding
the forces composing the relief expc-
dition. ALVEY A. ADEE,
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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-29

strengthened of the club. Whatever is
difficult to attain is more highly valued
when it lie finally secured. This speaker
advocated balloting as the best way to
choose members. One delegate said
that in her club. in cases of temporary
removal from town, the absentees are
made corresponding members to send
letters at stated periods. During their
absence members are chosen from the
waiting list to take their places, these
substitutes going back on the waiting.
list when the regular members return.
The annual meeting Of the National
Society. Daughters of the American
Revolution. to open in Washington.
February %. 1901, will be Of special in
terest, as a change OF leading officers
will take place. Mrs. Daniel Manning,
the present prssident7general, goes out
by the constitutional expiration Of her
term, and number of candidates are
mentioned a. her possible successor.
At the recent state meeting Of the
Georgia D. A. r., strong resolutions.
passed by the Atlanta chapters, were
accepted by the state body endorsing
Mrs. Donald Mclean OF New York for
the Office Of president general. Tonnes
see Daughters passed similar resolutions
in favor of Mrs. Mclean. Other names
mentioned are those OF Mrs. Fairbanks
OF Indiana. Miss Desha of Washington,
one Of the founders of the society. Mrs.
w. A. Roebling Of New jersey and
others. Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt
promptly declined the proposal to ask
her acceptance OF the office-a proposal
alleged to be unwarranted on the part
OF the national board, and one that has
brought much criticism upon it.
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The following correspondence may be
of interest:

of interest:
To the Medford Womaa's Club:
The executive board Of the Massachu-
sets State Federation of Women's Clubs
hereby acknowledges the receipt of the
resolutions adopted by the Medford Wo-
mans Club, announcing its Withdrawal
from the membership of the General
Federation of Women's Clubs.
As the official organ of the General
Federation in this state, the executive
board feels obliged to point out to the
Medford Woman's club that the reasons
given for this action are apparently
based CD q misconception of the stu.
alton as it existed at the biennial meet
ing.
Mrs. Ruffin would have been permit
ted to take her seat in the convention
as a delegate from the Massachusetts,
State Federation or from the New Eng
land Woman's Press Association had
she chosen to do 30. She was urged by
the credentials committee to take out
credentials from one Of these organic
atoms. the question Of color not oper-
ating against her as an individual. The
question at issue was the broader one Of
the general policy Of admitting clubs of
colored women to the membership Of
the General Federation. The refusal of
the General Federation board to confirm
the admission Of the Women's Era club
and to honor Its credentials, represented
the convictions OF one section Of the
country upon this policy; and also all
sections to preserve the national charac.
ter Of our great organization. The right
solution of this question is not to be
reached by the withdrawal Of the clubs
Of any section; therefore the executive
hoard of the Massachusetts, State FEEDER
alton deeply regrets the hasty action of
the Medfnrd Womsn's club, which de.
priyes it of all further influence in shap-
ing the action of the General Federation.
Per order Of the Executive Board.
Eta H. Glidden,
Corresponding Secretary.
Hotel Vendome, November IA.
Louise r. Atwood, Corresponding Sec
Rotary of Medford Woman's Club.
Medford, Dec. II.
At q meeting OF the Medford Woman's
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best paper on an assigned subject.
The Art Department of the Woman's
club met on Monday at the club
rooms.
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THE COURIER.

limited to one reception. 1t was voted
to relieve Mrs Lowe from official duties
for one year. il necessary, on account OF
her i'll health, and Mrs Denison. the
first vice president. was made acting
president during that time. The next
meeting Of the board will be held prob.
ably in January or February. the place
not being as yet announced.
The tri-colOr OF France floats arts.
ticslly on the title prge OF the year book
of the Belle Lettres club Of Oil City,
Pennsylvania, indicating that study
Of that interesting country will occupy
the attention of the members through
the current club year. The club is the
leading literary club Of the city. count
ing about one hundred members. 1t
meets weekly on Fridays, from $3.50 till
five P. M. At each session two papers
are presented, with at alternate meet
ings short reading and discussion, three
minute talks or queries on some formu-
lated topics germane to the subject
under consideration. Music is feature
Of every meeting, an effort being made
to have it relate, whenever possible to
the club study. The outline for re-
view OF French history and affairs is an
excellent one, comprehensive and varied,
yet touching most Of the salient points
in French history. The meetings that
occur near the holidays Of the year are
made distinctive by suspension Of the
study plan and the substitution OF
light program pertinent to the time. Ia
addition to its social and literary motif
the club maintains a very excellent
circulating library which counts about
four Thousand books-a sturdy young
oak that grew from a very small acorr.
At one Of the early meetings Of the club
it was decided to attempt a library, and
the thirty-two members present con-
tributed one dollar each toward the
project. From this TIE library has
grown and fiourished, and has admirably
served the community. 1t will soon be-
come a part Of the Carnegie library
which Oil City will achieve in the not
distant future. Tho first president Of
the club was Mrs. G. A. Babcock, who
was followed by Mrs. C. F. Hariwell,
succeeded in her turn by the present
president, Mrs. j. P. Strayer. O.her
chief officers are four vice presidents
Mrs. s. Y. Rsmsge, Mrs. w. Barr, Mrs.
s. W. McCuen. Miss Myra Chickering;
secretary, Miss M. j. Goldsborough;
federation secretary, Mrs. T. A. Nc.
Cracker; treasurer, Mrs. j. NJ. Berry;
auditor, Miss Sarah Hasson; librarian,
Mrs. j. s. Kicker. In addition there
are beard of four directors and three
standing committees program. enter
tainment. press-each composed Of five
members.
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Gibbs.


The general election Of the ID. A. R
takes place at Washington in Feb
ruary. The Georgia state convention
of ID. A. r. recently Endorsed the res
olution, passed by several Of the loca
chapter presenting The name Of Mrs
Donald Mclean, regent Of the New
York city chapter, as their candidate
for president-generai of the National
association. The Tennessee d. A. r
has also passed similar resolution
The Deborah Avery chapter OF the
d. A. R. have prepared an interesting
Year Book. The cover is white, with
the handsome insignia of the d. A. X
done in blue for decoration. The boof
opens with brief history of the chap.
ter. The officers are Mrs. M. H. Ev'
erett, regent; Mrs. r. T. Van Brunt
vice regent; Mrs. r. L. Rehlaender
secretary; Mrs. M. J. Waugh, CORE
spending secretary; Mrs. A. S lib
belts. treasurer; Mrs. w. c. Henry
registrar and Mrs. s. B. Pound, Ills
torian. The members Of the advisory
council are Mrs. Louie M. Allen, Mrs
&c. Harpham, Miss Mary A. Stevens
and Miss Anna G. Chi,ds The pro-
gram is as follows:
October S, at the home of Mrs A. j
Sawyer. Memorial meeting Cor Mrs
Anna Williston Sherman and Mrs
ArnabelIe Winchester.
Prayer-Mrs. Julia Coggeshall.
Music-"He Giveth His Beloved
Sleep" Miss Childs.
Address-Mrs. Stephen B. Pound.
Address-Miss Mary M. A. Stephens
Music-sI Know That My Redeem
er Liveth," Miss Childs.
November .
Meeting OF the home OF Mrs. Hag-
gard.
Annual address of the chapter re-
gent. Mrs. M. H. Everett.
Reading Of the prize essay for the
gold medal offered by the chapter. Miss
Edith Craig.
December =
Meeting at the home of Mrs. NJ. j
Waugh.
Paper-"The Jesuit Missions liz Am
erica Mrs. H. NJ. Morning.
Election of delegates to the Cont
mental congress.
January f.
Meeting at the home of Mrs. H. H
Wilson.
Paper-"Has Nebraska No History,
Mrs. A. ]. Sawyer.
February l.
Meeting at the home of Mrs. w. C.
Henry.
Paper-"The Indian and the Puri-
TAM" Mrs. H. H. Wilson.
March L
Meeting at the home of Miss Stew
ems.
Paper-"The German Settlers oil
pennsylvania, MIS-. A. .. I1DDettS-
Report of delegates to the Continen-
tai congress.
April s.
Meeting at the home OF Mrs. A. s
Tibbetts.
Paper-"The Redemptioners." Miss
Carrie Dennis.
May 8
Annual meeting at the home of Mrs
L. n. Allen.
Election of officers.
May 81
Meeting at the home of Mrs. S. B
Pound.
Awarding OF the Deborah Avery
Ii
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One of the most interesting sessions
at the autumn meeting Of the New
Hampshire State Federation was that
devoted to a discussion Of the question.
"Is it preferable to have several small
clubs 10 place. or single large one?"
The discussion brought forward decided
opinions on both sides. Mrs. Griffin of
the Keene Colonial club believed in the
expansion plan az giving the greatest
good to the greatest number of persons.
1t was also argued that Money was
needed to carry Oh the necessary work
of the club, and "a it is not desirable to
raise club dues. large membership list
keeps the treasury filed. % the other
hand, very large clubs have difficulty in
finding rooms 10 which to meet. and
their size interferee with the promotion
of personal relations. Another speaker
advocated small clubs with associate
and honorary members who keep the
club in touch with larger circle when
occasion demands, yet permit the actual
size of the club to DO limited. 10 con-
nection with the same general subject
the question Of the problem OF the wait
ing-list was also discussed. One of the
speakers affirmed that it is valuable