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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16

Mrs. Jennie Thompson died at her
home in this city IN Saturday morn
ing, July 8, 1904, at about 2 O'Clock
after a short illness OF congestion o.
the stomach, aged 10 years. Deceased
was born IN Tennessee and vas mar,
ried to Alexander Thompson 1t Frank
lin, KY, in 1859. Shortly after thi
wedding she came to Missouri witt
her husband, locating at O1esse
where she has since spent many years
Odessa Democrat.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16
GUARDIANS NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed guardian OF toe
person and estate of Frank SalyeIs. who has
been by the probate cuurt of Lafayette Coun.
ty. Missouri, adjudged insane and ~uneapable
Of managing his affairs. all persons having
claims against said estate are required 10
exhibit them for allowance to the guardian
within one year after the date of this notice or
they may be precluded from any benefit OF
such estate; and II such claims be not exhib-
tied within We years from the date of said
notice they will be forever barred.
This 2nd day OF June. 1904.
WALTER NJ. SALYERS,
Guardian.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16

Mrs. Alex, Cockrell, of Dallas, Texas.
with her two daughters, Aurella anc
Sarah aud son Frank, 7 visiting
Mrs. L, B. Gordon, Of this city. Mrs
John Martin, Of Odessa a sister o.
Mrs. Cockrell, is also a guest of Mrs
Gordon. Mrs. Cockrell and Mrs
Martin are daughters Of the lat,
James Monroe Fulkerson, OF Colum
bus, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16
Special Low Rates via Mo. Pac. Ry. Co.

From Lexington to Denver Pueblo
and Colo, Springs and return sls, 80,
From LexIng on to Salt Lake City
and return SS1 so.
From Lexington to Glenwood
Springs and return $50. so.
On sale daily good returning until
October Slst 1904.
Lexington to st. Louis aud return
so so on sale daily good 60 Gays from
date of sale.
Lexington to ST. Louis and return
$500 June g., Is, 20, and 81, 1904 !;
good Z days from date Of sale
Special low round trip rates now on
sale daily to PerIle Springs HoustoUia
and to all summer tourist points
For full information please call on.
A. S. Looms, Ticket Agent.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16

W. V. Curtis sold THURSDAY for
Rev. Xeuophon Ryland his residence
property in College Place to James l..
KinkeaG, consideration 50 800. Tuis
is an excellent piece of property, the
lot being $50 by 300 feet and the
house a seven room brick we'll built
and desirablv located.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16

gForty million bottles of August Flower
sold in the United States alone since its
introduction And the demand for it is
still growing. Isn't that a fine showing
Of successl Don't it prove that August
Flower has had unfailing success in the
EUR of indigestion and dyspepsia-the
worst enemies of health and happiness1
qDoes it not afford the best evidence that
August Flower is a sure specific for all
stomach and intestinal disorder l-that it
Is the best of all liver r%egulatOrs7
qAugust Flower has a matchless record
of over IS years in curing the ailing mil
lions Of these distressing complaints. .
QTwo sizes, 2Sc and 75c. All druggists.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16
WHAT is CATARRHY
Hyomei Only Guaranteed Cure for
This Common and Disagreeaole
Disease.

Disease.
Hyomei cures Catarrh by the simple
method of breathing it into the air
passages and lungs. 1t kills the germs
of catarrhal poison, heals and soothes
the irritated mucous membrane and
ef~fectually drives this disease from the
sy stem,
If you have any of the following
symptoms, catarrhal germs are at
work somewhere in the mucous mem
brane of the throat, bronchial tubes
or tissues of the lungs.
offensive breath huskiness of voice
dryness of the nose discharge from nose
pain across the eyes stoppage of the nose at
pain in back of the night
head aching of the body
pain in front Of the droppings in the throat
head mouth open while
tendency to take cold sleeping
burning pain in the tickling back Of the
throat palate
hawking to clear the formation OF crusts in
throat the nose
pain in the chest dryness of the throat
Il cough in the morning
stitch in side loss Of strength
losing Of flesh spasms of coughing
variable appitite cough short and hack
low spirited at times ing
raising OF frothy mu. cough worse nights and
cous mornings
expectorating yellow loss In vital force
matter a feeling of t~lghtness
difioultyin breathing across the upper part
frequent sneezing OF the chest
Hyomei will destroy activity Of all
catarrhal germs in the respiratory or
gsns and in a few weeks the cure will
be complete.
This is a strong statement, but
Chas. w. Loomis emphasizes II By
agreeing to refund your money i
Hyomei does not cure.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16

The United States wheat growing
section will have 10 look to its l%aurels,
The area In the Canadian territories
suitable for wheat culture Is not only
much larger than that III the states,
but the yield is greater per acre. In
the states the average is only fourteen
and a half bushels, while the best lands
in the Canadian Northwest readily
turn out twenty-five bushels, owing to
the length Of the summer day in
Athabaska and Mackenzie, which is
two hours longer than in u Western
states. Spring wheat natures in lOl
to 1903 days. No wonder there is such
a rush to that section from the Western
states, where land is much more costly
and not so suitable for wheat raising,
and this emigration promises to in
TO enormous proportions -
American Farmer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16

White Mountain ireezersu at Gillen's
Born, 10 the wife Of George Kirch f
Of near Coneordia. July 4, a son
Miss Mary Rulings arrived WedOes'
day afternoon, after a stay al s..
Louis.
Loudeu hay carriers tor sale only a.
Gllen's. 7-l6t4
Mrs. Sarah Graves went TO Kansas
City Friday morning for a stay With
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bush returned
from a stay at St. Louis Wednesday
afternoon.
Forest Lee, of Kansas City, a former
Lexingtonian, spent Thursday here
with friends.
Misses Mamie, Bette and Plnkie
CHM returned from st. Louis Thurs
day afternoon.
Piano tuner Norvell C9th year,
makes Lexington every March, July
and November.
Helen and Pearl Fulkerson went to
Higginsville Friday morning for a
visit with friends.
Miss Carrie Hunter went to Oak
Grove Thursday morning to visit rela-
tives for two weeks.
Misses Mamie and Mary Vaughan
returned from a stay 10 St. Louis
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Wilson and
daughter, Katherine, returned from
St. L,uis Thursday morning.
Miss Elsie Vaughan, of Richmond,
Va, who has been visiting relatives
here, returned home Friday morning.
Mrs. Walter VanAnglen ana Miss
Bessie Evans went to Waverly Thurs
day morning for a visit with friends
Frank Groves and Robert Moore, o.
Kansas City, arrived Wednesday night
for a visit with friends in this city.
Mrs. J. NJ. Lowe went to Kansas
City Wednesday evening for a visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Hughes
Bryant.
T. T.. Moore returned "Wednesday
morning from Bonesteel, South
Dakota, where be had gone to register
for a claim.
Born, in this city, Friday, July 3,
to the wife of VIM. Schwab, an eight
pound daughter-Katherine Laura
Schwab.
Mrs. B. French, of Dodge City,
KaS., arrived Tuesday night for a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Price.
Miss Elmer Zolliuger, OF Otterville,
Mo-, who has been visiting Miss
Clarice Weyand, returned home We'd
uesday morning.
Miss Irene Sellers, of Victoria,
Texas, arrived Thursday afternoon
for a visit with the family Of Col.
Sandtord Sellers.
Ed. Price, of the Parker Amuse-
ment Company, came 10 from Council
Bluffs Wednesday night for a visit
with home folks.
Miss Mary Hoge and Miss Edna
Williams, the latter of Boonville,
went to Kansas City Friday morning
for a visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Rogers, of
Waco, Texas, arrived Wednesday
morning for a visit with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Sanford Sellers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bowman have
Z nnounced the approaching marriage
OF their daughter, Miss Bess Bowman,
to James Rankin. The wedding will
[ AXE Olacp earlu in CaDtamho
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16
FlNAL S~ETTLEMENT.

Nctice is hereby gwen TO all creditors and
other persons interested in the estate Vt joseph
Warder, deceased. that the undersigned ex-
ecutOrs will apply to make "A final settle
ment Of said estate at the August term. 1904,
of the probate court of Lafayette county, Mis-
souri,, TO be begun and held at the probate
court room in the city of Lexington, ON the
second Monday in August, 1874
HENRY W. WARDER,
JESSE W. WARDER.
7-2t6 Executors,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16
NOticei

To the farmers of Lafayette county
and citizens Of our neighboriDg vii.
ages, If you want the best "dinner"
that can be served for 25c stop at the
Commercial Hotel. Good parlors aDn
waiting room. Courteous treatment
e. NJ. Coon, Proprietor
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16
Notice to Bridge cOntractors.

will let to the lowest and best bidder, on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, A. d., 1904,
One Wooden A Truss Bridge for construcA
es, to be built across bra ch about one
fourth mile east Of the George Null farm.
Letting will be at bridge site at 10 O'Clock
a. m.
Plans and specifications can be seen at tint
and place Of letting.
Contractor is to give bond for the mainten-
anoe of bridge.
Commissioner reserves right TO reject any
and all bids.
7l6td b. D. wEEDIN, Commissioners
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16
FINAL

Notice is hereby gwen to all creditors and
other persons interested in the estate OF
Mary b. Smith, deceased, that the under
signed executor will apply to make a
final settlement OF said estate, IT the August
cite county, Missouri, tObe begun and held at
thea probate court room. In the city Of LeNing
ton, on th, second MundaN in august. isnL
JOHN II. WILSON,
7.2t6 Executor
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16

Mrs. Herman Fisher, aged about 80
years, died at her home about 8 miles
east OF Odessa, Saturday, July 9, 1904
The Flscher's moved from Cordtr
about the first of March to the John
Weaver farm where they have since
resided. Besides the husband, two
small children are left m~otberless
Burial took place at the Mayview GEM
elerY Sunday. The husband and faith
er has me sympathy OF all in the grear
loss which he has sustained. -0dessa
Democrat,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16

Rev. A. W. Kokendt fer of Mexico,
will begin a %protraeted meeting at the
Christian church on Monday evening,
October "a. Mr.. Kokendoffer wss
tor eleven Years pastor of the Forest
avenue Christian church in Kans, s
City Odessa Democlat.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16

For ExCHANGE-5Ix room nrlck res
ldence in Lexington, Mo-, to exchange
or farm in Lafayette County. Will pay
difference or assume incumbrance.
m30tt JOHN M. PRICE, Agt.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16
Have You Tried the New c. & A. Trains

Have You Tried the New c. & A. Trains
To and from the St, Louis Worlds
Fair. Think of it, going, you can
leave Higginsyllle, Mo-, at 9.36 a m,
arrive st. Louis 4.50 p N; returning,
you can leave St. LOUIS at 9.07, a m,
9 10 p N, II % p marriye Higginsville
Mo. at Ais p m, Asa m, 8 SO a NJ.
Otter trains leave Higginsville, Mo. as
follows: leave Higginsvllle at 10 80 :
m, arrive St. LOUIS at 9 SO a IN, NJ
change of cars in either direction
ever before in the history OF the Altor
Rod has so good service been proYid
ed between Higginsvllle, Mo. and 81
Louis. Travel "The Only Way. Fo
Time tables and tuther particulars, cal
upon or address.
S. A. VERMILLIoN,
Higginsville, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-16

Mrs. Kate Taylor a graduated
nurse of prominence, gives her
perfence with Peruna In an open
letter. Her position In society and
professional standing combine to
give special prominence to her ut
feranceS,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-21
$40 to Texas
WAY COLONlST RATES
DECEMBER IS and 27.
Via COTTON BELT ROUTE.

On December 18th and 9th. 1904,
the Cotton Belt Route will sell one
way Colonist tickets from Memphis to
points in Texas at rate of $40, tickets
good in chair cars and coaches.
The territory to which these rates
apply includes Texarcana. Greenville,
Paris, Bonham, Sherman, Dallas, FIT.
Worth, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, Ty-
Ter. C~Orsicana,. Waco, Marshall, Pales-
tine, Longview, Hillsboro, Brnwp-
wood, San Angelo, Austin, San An
tonic, Copus Christi, Houston, Calves
ton, Beaumont and Intern tdiae
points.
Write for map, descriptive litera,
ture and any further information con-
corning rates.
l.. r. SMITH, II. II. A.,
2O3 Equitable Bldg. Alta ia, Ga.
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u. Rosenberg Locals.

$4,000 pairs ef shoe mems women's and
chiIdren's 10 select from at Rosenberg and
Co.
All our Honest school shoes solid leather
throughout satisfaction and comfort In every
pair.-P. Rosenberg and Co.
The Observation-Disclosures stylish shoes Tor
sly lIsh people all the late shapes at Rosen'
burg and Co. -,
Big lot of brown shoes of the krippepdorI
make for ladies TO arrive soon, 2. RoSenburg
and Co.
Orr our slU suita nom better, and few equal
them. P. Rosenberg and Co.
Why pay So % for a derby when So so buy q
"po namer derby conceded to be the best, +.
Rosenberg and Co.
Guns double and single barrels. at low prices
many TO select from II costs you nothing to
look, p. .Rosenburg and Co.
Trunks, suit. cases Grips, Telescopes +.
RoSeuburg and Co. ,
See our cut glass, japanese ware, and
hand painted china for wedd ng and birlh-
day presents p. Ro enburg and Go.
Boys clothing, and knee pants In all sizes
and colors at Rosenberg ond Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-21

world wants it and must have it soon.
No farmer should be afraid to retain
possession Of a staple which is today
the most valuable agricultural product
in the world. Hold tight to your cot
ton until the Shreveport meeting on
December II, at which time a definite
plan will be adopted to force an adj
vance in the present depressed price of
the staple.
The southern press is respectfully
asked to publish the above.
HARVIE JORDAN, Monticello,
Ga, President Southern Cotton Crow
ers' Protective association.
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DESIRABLE
HOND IOR Said

IOffer for sale house
and lot i'm the city of
The lot
contains four acres of
land. The house is al
most new and is just
such as you
likely plan if o
we're going to build
yourself a nice house,
has five rooms, bath
room and kitchen,
waterWorks and cleo.
trio lights, has both
cold and hot water
connections.
Don't miss this OPP
%portunity to get a de-
sirable home at much
smaller cost than you
could buy and build.
ROBT. S. LINK.
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Dou't be a Gam.

A Clam a thousand years ago, was as now,
and a thouand years hencewiI bsthe same.
Keep up in the race. Use m9derpsp a,nIs,a ms
paint by hand labor belongsItotne past. ls
q clam. II chaIks. II let's tho WoodFot.
Every Church or insiltuttdfdsH ustaaneo oy
voluntary contribution wille9sgtysnse hoerHa'
qualify OF Longman d l1AftinezI d NJ
Paint whenever they paInt.2 -,
It's Lead and Zinc. It's ne1Ecba4keble; lts
the best. It's the cheapest. SItakesatne ieast
Every gallon must be mlxed I'D ta psai Han
81 25 q gallon. s4z-sGES,
Methodist Church In GeoFeiass Used 81 gal
lens l.. G. NJ. mixed with "a gallons OF OH
From lise OF other paints th~teyhcaleulatea I.
use 100 gallons. The l.. &M. B3Ved then
over eighty dollars. 4SS%ttdf
Wears and covers like goIttaSTbesCe leora
ted Paints are sold by Speed Drug Eo ---
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"For $500, $3.50, $500 we Of
fer you clothing at an immense
bargain These goods are all
marked down at lowest prices,
and above all were bought right
which enables us to sell at these
small prices.
P. Rosenberg & Go.
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The State of South Carolina
BBEVILLE COUNTY.

Probate Capitalization for Letters of AID
ministration.
. By r. E. Hill, Esq, Judge Of Probate.
WHEREAS, Andy Clinksca'es has made
w suit to me, to grant TO him Letters OIL
ministration OF the Estate and effects OF
MarlbaClinksc'les, ateofAbbevilleCounty de-
These are therefore,. 10 cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said H.. P. McIlwain, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, In the Court OF
Probate 10 be held at AbbeviiIe &. H.. on Wed.
day, the I tn day OF Dec, 1904, after publica-
ton hereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon. to
show cauhe If any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal ofthe Court.
this 22nd day of Nov. in The year
ISEAL.l OF our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and four and In the l2Sth year
of American Independence.
Published on The 23rd day OF Nov. FOi. IN
The .AUbe,ilr Press and banner and on the
Court House uuOr II the time required oy
r. i. HILL.
Judge of Probate.
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NnfiPa.

I will be at Abbeville on first Monday OIL
each month and two weeks following Tor the
purpose of treating Hemorrhoids (Piles..
Treatment consists In purely aseptic melhOus
is painless and without the use of chloroform
and the knife. Cure guaranteed. All parties
interested Will find me al the Glenn Ethel
Inn Hotel, Abbeville. s. c., or DR.. b. A. MALL
son. Mccormick. S. C..
Jno. B. Britt, NJ. y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-21

We have a limited number Of
suits, beauties, bought late
In the season, we are selling for
$3.50. This is $3.50 saved for
you. "A hint to the wise, etc.y
P. Rosenberg & Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-21

About ten years ago a brnnd OF cigars
known as CInco's. was introduced In Able
willie by Speeds Drug Store, as the years have
gone by they have grown IN favor, and to-day
you can scarcely hear Of any other Cigar.
Everything has gone down before IL ABOUT as
quickly as iney appeared. All pet opposing
brands have been laid aside and they acknow-
ledge 1--WE can't do business without the Clnco
we are not in It," Agency for the factory at
Speeds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-21

A telephone IN /yoa. Office and residence
lightens labor, saves journeys, dispels worries
reduces work.
II you want. a nice line. OF pictures, go to
Milford's Drug Store.E
Over 200 pounds fresh Huyler's candy just
received at M1liord's I1rpg Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-21

Only solid leather shoes for Ibe children
Strong comfortable school shoes.-P. Rosen'
berg q Co.
Our customers snd friends will have 10 rar'
don us for not giving them a lew locals inc
last few weeks. but We hsve been so busy un'
III IL has been Impossible 10 do so. Yours 10
please, Milford's Drug Store.
The seasons are favorable, If your corns are
growing too fast and hurt you try Blme Jay
Corn Plasters, for sale at Speeds Drug store
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Land for Sale.
r~
Il HE HOME OF THE LATE s. W. COCH.
ran, containing
81 Acres.
ran, contain

Twenly.fve (25) acres in bottom land. Stu
ned three miles from Abbeville Court House
on Due West road. Apply to
-. Mrs. II. NJ. COCHRAN,.
Clinton, S. c.
=. or c.. M. Cochran on premises.
July IL, 1904. II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-21

Boys clothing---knee pant is
suits, We are unquestionably
Headquarters for children sclothing.
P. Rosenberg & Go.
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Take Miltord's sarsaprilla Tor ehood DIT K
5000 pairs of shoes for men, az
children. Every pair Of them soilo ieat9of
P. Rosenberg & Co. LIZ
Just received a large lot OF nam $50
indian baskets. som nena Ssore.
s Sns AZ n Mt,s'' to &c. Wha. you wsl.! More
,r The ,h p,sI poetDy in this. Speeds Prug store;
,a D1a and bad taste ipLl 5our mouth,
smoke Speeds cinco cigars; NO sG S1sf sspeeds
The subscription. only forthe remedy '''N
Drug Store. -
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The Ladies' Friend.

The Ladies' Friend.
What? Neuralgine. Why? For 1t cures
their Headaches when all others fail. When
they once try IL, you cannot say, I have some
thing Just as good, for they know better. Try
1t and see II they are not right. Cures in
minutes and is harmless. Sold everywhere
by drug dealers. 4 doses l0c. Manufactured
by, 12m. Neuralgine Co, Augusta, Ca.
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Land for Sale.

600 ACRES GOOD FARMING LAND,
wv five miles west of Abbeville. Terms
Of sale, cash. For particulars see
J. l.. PERRIN.
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We can save yo|um pneyon
shoes. See our lihe men,
women and children.
Thosnhsoni Bros.

.Paranne wax for ~seallng anna srs for sale
at Speeds. Esssf%s3MHfi -,
If you are thinking Of Einvest4 ne in heal
Estate, give me q call. R4obt. SsafEahk.
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All are invited to give us a call
L.. w: WHITE.

We have a line of fancy
lamps that will suit your
fancy and please your pocket'
book. thomson bros'
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glkE, TlYssTlaN Oh LIGHTNING

and do so cheaper than any Insurance Con
psny in existence.
Remember we are prepared 10 prove to 20
that ours Is the safest and cheapest plan c
Insurance known.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-26
THE MATTER >T WASHINGTON.
asserted TLn, imcricnn Fleet IL Not
Under ~prrInI Instructions.

Washington, Aug. cit Is asserted
positively at III" navy department that
the American fleet at Shanghai Is not
charged with The protection OF Chinese
neutrality by any special instructions.
The officials here are convinced hat
IA" Japanese ave no intention of yiO-
latinR Chinese neutrality. and further
more. they would not jcopardize the
.mmen3ely valuable foreign interests
N Shanghai by making the harbOr a
naval battle-ground. No instructions
hay" been sent 10 Admiral Stirling 10
interfere with the action OF japanese
vessels.
Consul GoodnOw cablcd the state de-
partmcut from Shanghai, telling of the
appearance OF the Japanese vessel in
IN" harbOr there. He made no mention
of the reported action of the Amer
Ican torpedo boat. The cablcgram re-
erred TO the valuable American prop
crty on the docks near where the Rus
sian cruiser Is, and also said the Rus
sian cOnsil-gcneral had refused TO dis
arm the Askold.