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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

those two years he crowded more
of action. more ON spectacular
achievement, more OF picturesque
ness than ever man of foreign birth
did in China before or since. From
common adventurer a rover over the
world. soldier of fortune whose sword
was at the service of the highest bid
der a mercenary of mercenaries who
went to battle for tho loot that was
to be his If victory perched on his
banner. he rose 20 be Admiral General
of the empire. a mandarin of the first
rank and the founder of the Ever Vic
torio,is Army that saved the throne to
the Manchu dynasty. u
China was in q sorry state, when
Ward, restless and almost penniless, ar
rived in Shanghai late in the year 1888
He had been born in Salem in 1881, and
fate. it seemed, had frowned on him
in almost everything he undertook. As
a boy he yoarned for military life,
and when he was in the Salem High
School his chief ambition was to get
to West Point. Poverty kept him from
that. Disappointed, he became sailor.
After few voyages he tried ship bro
kering in New York and made a fail
ure of it. Then he took to the sea
again. When the Crimean War start
ed he enlisted in the army of France
and fought so we'll that he won lieu
tenancy. After tho war he returned to
the sea. lie joined Walkers ilibuster-
ing party N Nicaragua, and in one of
the lulls in the strife in that country
| he resumed his wanderings over the
| globe.
From Nicaragua he went to Califor-
inia. and from San Francisco he drifted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

tack on Major Admiral Protet was
killed
Chung Wang, general-ln-chi of
the Trapping forces, In HIS autobiogra-
ply says the onslaughts of Wards
men on tho cities they attacked were
very fierce. Usually tho cities had to
capitulate in ten or twelve hours. The
guns OF Wards artillery were used
with deadly effect When the devils
Ghc whites) took the city they would
not permit the Chinese soldiers to loot.
though the devils took what they liked
for themselves. The idea of foreign
devils directing the Chinese In battle
was insupportablc
No wonder Chung Wang bewailed
tho activity of Wards men. The army
the young American commanded had
grown to large proportions. 1t still
was paid by the Chinese merchants
of Shanghai. They had respect and
fear OF Ward that impressed every
one who had dealings with them. The
Ever Victorious Army had fought
nearly seventy engagements and had
won practically all OF them. when late
in the day OF September 20. 1852, In
the attack on Tsceki, Just as the vic.
tory was won, Ward fell, shot through
the abdomen. He died the next day.
All His Loot Gone.
OF all the loot that he had taken
for himself none was recovered. All
was stolen by some one in his army.
Months after he was dead 1t was dis
covered he had offered $4,000 to
United States Minister Arson Burlin-
game as contribution to the Union
cause. 1t also developed that in the
event of war with England over the
Trent affair he meant to seize the
British warships In Shanghai
With the death of Ward the Ever
Victorious Army was placed In a serious
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

position. So. too. we're the allies. who
occasionally co-operated with Wards
men. No one could handle the Chinese
as could Ward. First one OF his subor-
dinates. named Forster. was tried.
Soon Burgevfne, who had been Wards
chief assistant from the start. sup
planted Forster. Neither of them
proved capable. The whole orsaniza-
ton came near being wrecked by
Burgeyinc quarreling with the Chinese
merchants who employed him. Then
the British appointed one of their
officers. Holland. TO command The
rebels whipped the Ever Victorious
now as regularly as before the Ever
Victorious beat the rebels. 1t was
not until Colono. Gordon. known 70
fame as Chinese Gordon, was ap-
pointed commander OF the army that
IL resumed its great work.
How the Ever Victorious Army. led
by Gordon. crushed the rebellion and
retained the Manchu dynasty on the
throne OF China is history. The lame
of Chinese Gordon Is worldwide Queer
how only the Chinese give to Ward
just as much If not moro credit than
TO Gordon. In every city where Ward
fought the Chinese imperial govern
ment has built temple in his honor.
In the cemetery OF Confucius great
mausoleum was built in his memory.
Officially the nation mourned one day
over his death. Never was greater
honor done to a foreigner in Asia than
China did to Frederick Townsend
ward, American soldier of fortune, OF
Salem Mass. practically unknown IN
copyright, 1910. by Richard Sptllane.)
his native land.
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BIZ RICHARD sPILLANE.
r ali the great soldiers Of fortune


the world has known few rank higher
than Frederick Townsend Ward.
Strange that Americans know so little
about him. Away in far distant China
many temples have been built in his
honor, and his bones rest in the ceme-
terry OF Confucius. Even the British,
who. with reason, viewed him with
suspicion, have paid tribute to his
worth. b. one of their historians he
has been termed the American Give.
Yet here in the United States. and even
in the old witch town of Salem, Where
he was born. comparatively few per-
cons ever heard of him or ever read
about him. Ward certainly deserves at
least the grateful remembrance of the
people of his native land.
In the days of the nations peril he
opened wide his purse for the land he
loved. and at the time of the Trent af-
fair. when it seemed as il England
and the United States would come to
war. he planned to seize the warships
and merchant vessels of Great Britain
then in Chinese waters. Not only that,
but when he was at the height of his
fame he sought to close up his affairs
and give up his high offices in China
in order to take part In the Civil War.
Man could do no more. yet America
may be said to know him not.
Two Years, and Only Two.
Too bad Ward did not live a little
longer. He did not find himself, he
never really had an opportunity tt
show the stuff he was made of unit
he was twenty-nine years old. And a
thirty-onc he was dead. But in.
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| Creeping up to tho city at night he and
| his men hid outside until morning and
then managed to seize one of the prin
cipal gates. This they defended in
gallant style. driving back the rebels
a dozen times, despite the most furious
attacks the beseged made. That nighr
a section of the imperial army came to
reinforce. Ward and the rebels sur
rendered.
The success OF Ward in capturing an
important stronghold such as Sung
Iiiong and the report of the immense
amount of loot that he and his men
got as result of their victory In
famed the Imagination of sailors at
Shanghai and he had no trouble get
ting ESQ men to join him in an expedl-
ton against Singpoo. To operate with
Wards ESQ mercenaries an imperial
army of 10000 was ordered to join him
Ward met with a stubborn resistance
at Singpoo. The walls were high and
he had no artillery. He had plenty OF
military skill, and despite heavy handi-
caps he on the second dav of the siege
was overcoming the rebels slowly but
surely, when the tide Of battle was
changed suddenly by the appearance
of the vanguard of the immense army
of Chung Wang. one of the leading
generals of the Tapping force. who had
defeated the main imperial army at
Kashingfu and was swooping down on
Singpoo to crush Ward and the impe
rial force assisting him. Ward was
driven back to Sung Kiong. but once
within the walls Of the city he gave
such a hot reception to the rebel army
that lie drove 1t back
Abandoning the attempt to capture
Ward Chung Wang threatened
Shanghai. Heavy rains. however. In
terfered with his plans, and for time
the city had respite.
Arrested.
Ward whose force had been reduced
considerably by the heavy fighting,
needed more men. He meant to go
back and renew the attack on Singpoo.
He had obtained eighty recruits, and
had sent them to his headquarters at
Sung Klong. when he was arrested by
order of the foreign consuls and the
admtrals OF the English and French
fleets. They charged that he, ali
American was encouraging men TO
desert from the naval vessels and mer-
chant ships in the port; that he was.
likely to cripple the efficiency of the
craft in the harbor unless his recruit
ing was checked. and, moreover, his
operations in tho country were sure to
embroll the allies (the French, Eng
lish, Americans. etc) with the rebels.
and lead TO serious trouble in all the
treaty ports. Ward politely told the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

to Shanghai He was ready for any,
thing that turned UP, and China Just
then was big with opportunity. For
ten years the empire had been in the
throes of mighty conflict, and anar-
chy reigned in more than half the
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The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-27
\ GREAT STREET CONCERT
MIME. TETRAZZlNI DELIGHTS SAN FRANCISCO THRONG OF 100000.
Famous Prima Donns Keeps Promise and Gives Performance That
 Takes on Festive Color.

San Francisco Dec 27--Mme. let ra2zini sang in the streets of San Francisco. Grand opera singer for the nonce became a street singer, and the celebrated diya's audience, numbering more than 100000 persons. packed the streets for blocks around to get within sound of her great voice.
 The weather was ideal-clear and mild-oyercoats were few and there was not a sign of umbrellas.
 Among the thousands who came to listen to Mme Tetrazzini were many visitors from nearby cities, they, like San Francisco, regarding the event as they would a festival
 The crowds began tanning the streets by o'clock but they were kept moving by policemen. At 8 o'clock all street car and other ve- hicle traffic was suspended, and when Mme Tetrazzini made her appearance upon the large stand that had been erected close to Lotta's fountain, which had been presented to the city many years ago by Lotta Crabtree, the actress, the great audience broke into a tumult of cheering.
 Her first song was "The Last Rose of Summer" and when the first notes left her golden throat the crowds were hushed into a most remarkable still ness. At the conclusion of the song the cheering was deafening and flow CTS in profusion were thrown upon the stand.
 The diva was happy as a schoolgirl over the affair and expressed herself as more than delighted that she had been able to keep the promise she had made in New York to sing in the streets of San Francisco for the bene- fit of all the people.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-27
ROdcaw News

Kris Kringle" has come and gone and left everybody loaded with presents.
 We are having some fine wea- ther for Xmas, and everybody seems to be enjoying it.
 Bro. Story, of Hope, filled his regular appointment here yes. terday and today. Young Bro. Fred Ward preached for us on Saturday night.
 Many homes have been made glad by the return of the boys and girls who were away from home teaching and going to school.
 James Deaton ,Tr. is visiting relatives in Mississippi. This is Alr. Deatons first trip east and he expects to see many wonder, full things.
 Our school here will open the second day of Jan. 1911. We are expecting an increased attend ance and great success. Many boys and girls are taking ad- vantage of the good school at Bodcaw.
 The Recital given by Mhite's $ music class, on last Wednesday night was pronounced success.
 The program rendered by the Public School Wednesday night was enjoyed by all.
 Let us start in the New Year Wllh renewed energy and de- termination to do more and better work this year than we did last year.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-27
Flremen's Carnival

The Firem ems Carnival that completed their engagement in this city Saturday night, left Sunday for Junction City where they have weeks engagement The people of Prescott generally have only good recommendations and kind words for manager Kin kaid and his force of men and ladies. They were no doubt on the square and did all in their power to give the city a clean ex- hibition. They suffered a severe loss in the death of Little Dixie Rain a day and night also hurt them. Yet through it all they stood by their colors. One or two incidents where men of his com pany became involved in trouble, the Manager immediately paid him off and gave him a short time to leave the carnival ground and advised the authorities to give him as shol a time as possible to get out of the city.
 The DAILY NEWS has only the kindest words to speak of Managner Kinkaid and his up-to- date Carnival.
 The Prescott Volunteer Fire Company recieved as their DOT tion of the proceeds of the Fire. mems Carnival S9O.45. This rep resents 15 per cent of the amount in admissions and $2.50 for each concession. $50.00 having already been subscribed by the citizens brings the amount necessary for the purchase of tue unifor ms to S140. 45 which is nearly en ough Ofc0urse out of the amount re. eieyed from the Carnival, a small part will have to be paid for the cleaning up of the ground etc The funds reoieved are in the hands of the Mayor.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-27
WILL JOIN SUFFRAG ETTES
Miss Mary Johnston Is First South ern Woman of Literary Dstinc-
 ton to Espouse Cause.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 27-For the first time in the history of the south a southern woman, born and bred in this section, who achieved national distinction in the field of literature, has become an open advocate of wo- mans suffrage and will devote time. talents and effort to the success of the cause.
 The young woman is Mary John- ston, whose novels during the last few years have had immense sales and have made her wealthy. Few Amer iean authors have published books that were so successful financially as Prisoners of Hope" Audrey" ITO Have and to Hold" and sir Morti- mer."
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-27
LATE NEWS BOILED DOWN

Great coal strike in Wales ends and 10000 miners return to work
 Burglar in custody in Chicago con- fesses to more than 30 robberiee
 Choir boys supplant chorus girls at the famous London Gaiety theater
 London petticoat manufacturer, bankrupt lays his trouble to the hob ble skirt.
 The New York post office handled the biggest Christmas mail in history of the city
 General Booth of the Salvation ar my, now S2, is practically blind, but keeps at work.
 King George shows nervousness over the trying political situation ere ated by the English election.
 Work of National Irrigation con- gress the coming year will materially affect the west and southwestern states.
 Duchess de Choiseul- Praslin drops prosecution of D'Aulby de Gatigny at Tours, France; it is said she feared defeat.
 Lack of rain said to have ruined the planted wheat crop in Kansas and many towns in the state are men, aced with a water famine.
 Canadian railway commission or ders express rates cut 10 per cent and says companies are making enor- nous profits on cash investment
 Philadelphia man claiming to have started fire in which many lives were lost is declared insane; it is believed he had nothing to do with the blaze.
 Demands of Canadian farmers upon their government will, it Is said, greatly aid the making of trade treaty between United States and the Dominion.
 Illinois legislature will begin ses- sion at Springfield Jan. 4. with pros pect of taking action on many reform measures; selection of speaker may start fight.
 Chicago physician. in explaining to judge how he captured alleged hold-up man, seizes the prisoner and administers a severe beating in pres ence of spectators.
 Edward McCann, former police in- spector in Chicago, convicted of graft ing and sentenced to term in peni- tentiary, surrenders to the sheriff and will be taken to Joliet.
 Sir Edwari Carson, noted British lawyer, tells English divorce commits sion high damages would make court separations fewer and declares judges should be peacemakers.
 Kansas standpatters are said to be planning to have Gov. Stubbs accept vice-presidential nomination on a Taft ticket, the desire being to get him out of the senatorial race.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-27
LOEB GOES OVER TO TAFT
iector of Port Has Deserted r. R. and Will Guide Party In State.

New York, Dec. 27.-Washington of flceholders who are passing their hol- iday vacations in this city caused a stir among New York politicians by announcing that on the eve of the campaign for control of the Republi- can party in 1912, President Taft has won William Loeb Jr. away from Col. Roosevelt, and that hereafter the col lector will dispense the federal pat ronage in New York state and at tempt to line up the grand old party fin the Empire state.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-27
Special Term for Murder Case.

Raleigh, N. C., Dec. Ex-Governor Kitchin has ordered special term of court for Granville county for the trial of the negro. Nathan Montague. charged with attacking and murder ing Miss Mamie Sanders, and then killing her father. J. L. Sanders, and his granddaughter Irens Overton, in Granville county last wsek.