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F. G. Stact, Prostdeut. J. G. Wardlaw. Vico Preslden THE HATIOHAL BANK OF GAFFNET. Capital $50,000.00. Will buy county cbilrns, receive deposit and make liberal loitus on approved paper D. C. Boss, Cashier. The Ledger SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED .TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. ESTABLISHED FEB. 16, 1894. GAFFNEY, S. C., FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1900. ATTEMPT IS MADE ON THE LIFE OF THE SHAH OF PEHSIA "^ould Re Assassin Mounts ** His Carriage Step but Is Quickly Disarmed. CZAR OF RUSSIA IS NEXT lirescl Says He Is to He Assassinated. Italy Demands the I’unlsliment of Those Who Conspired with the Mur derer of King Humbert—Italian Min ister Requests an Investigation. Paris, Aug. -'.—An attempt on tho life of the shah of Persia, Musafer-Ed- Din, was made this morning, but luckily*) it resulted in no harm to his majesty. A man Woke through :i liue of police- [meii as the shah was leaving his apart- ‘meats and tried to mount the royal car riage step. Ho was seized aud placed under arrest. pv\ , V. fe'Y. • ' .>• t' EcY t SHAH OF PERSIA. It was just a <iuarter past 9 o’clock when the carriage of the shah emerged from the court of the sovereign’s palace. Seated in the carriage with tho shah was his grand vizier, while opposite Inm sat General Paret. The carnage turned to the left toward the Avenue I3ois do Bologna. L had proceeded but a few yards when a man approached the royal carriage. He held a revolver in his hand, hut as soon as his intention was divined the police disarmed him be fore he was able to fire. At the police station the man ex pressed regret that he had been unable to carry out his intentions. He said: “This is an affair between mo and iny conscience. ” RIGOROUS MEASURES TAKEN Conspirators Against King Humbert to He Punished. ^ Washington’, Aug. 2.—In compliance with an urgent representation made by .Ambassador Fava, the Italian repre- iseutativo in this country, Secretary Hay Jhas requested the governor of New Jer sey to take measures to obtain evidence preliminary to the prosecution of any persons within his state who conspired to bring about the assassination of King Humbert. Within a short time, therefore, the authorities expect to have officially de termined the que-di m whether the crime •was the result of a conspiracy hatched in the United fcfates. If ►lie evidence to support the assertion that such is the case can be obtained, it will then be necessary to decide whether tho federal or state laws permit prosecution of per sons charged with conspiring against tho ruler of a foreign nation. The communication received at tho state department from Baron Fava shows clearly that he has placed detec tives at work to put tho responsibility for the crime u pot. the shoulders of those .persons in Paterson who conspired with Bresci to murder the king. Baron Fava has not, of course, asked for the erudition of any persons who took j*u vin the conspiracy, nor is he likely to do .-o. as such a requ< st could not be entertained by this government. It may* la*, however, that the laws of New Jersey contain a provision under Which the conspirators can be prose cuted. The administration will take whatever action it ( .in to punish any persons who conspired with Bresci against the king. It. is stated that, un less rigorous measures are taken Italy ■will not consider that this government lias behaved in a friendly nmu tier mid the cordial relations which exist between the two governments may, in conse quence, bo endangered. Will He the ( /.ar Next, Rome, Aug. 2.—The assassin of King Humbert said to hi.s warden today: “It will be the czar’s turn next.” Bresci has been removed from Monza D Milan. The police have found evidence that iresci acted in collusion with others nnd numerous arrests have been made, lirescl's brother, a shoo dealer, another kiii.-mau named Maroz/a and several an archists have been arrested at Prato. Natnle Possauzini, who wai arrested at Anoonn, admits traveling with Bresci from Milan to Monza. JoinumiH Meets His .Mottier. Monza, Italy, Aug. 2.—King Victor Emanuel III on arriving here met bis mother, Queen Murgbueritu, at the cas tle. She fell into his arms weeping. The kin*' knelt before tho body of Ids father and repeatedly kisaed and em braced it. Afterward, for an hour, ho, Ids mother and his wife prayed iu tho sdeaih chamber. Negro Desperado Killed. DadrOitv, Pla., Aug. 2.—-Sheriff H. *0. Gntliu and posse killed a negro des- jwrado, Canny Clark, at daybreak, near the turjieiiltno camp of Allison & (Jasquc, Tho posse met the negro on the road. Clark immediately drew his revolver and attempted to shoot the she-tn. Tl|e posse riddled him with feuckdiot. \ V*' * - * - ' NEW CAROLINA ENTERPRISES Company Capitalized at $1,000,000 Applies For a Charter. Columbia, S. C., Aug. 3.—The Twin City Power company has applied for a charter. The capital stock is to be f 100,- 000. The company proposes to develop water power on the Savannah river, in the counties of Edgefield aud Abbeville, and to build electric plants, mills and other manufacturing enterprises. Tho principal place of business is to be at Parksville, iu Edgefield county. Tho corporators are: Samuel Soy lor, W. H. Chew of New York aud D. M. Mac kayo of New Rochelle, N. Y. The Ashby Cotton mill of Marion has also applied for a charter. The capital stock is to be 1125,000. The Spartanburg Warehouse company has been chartered with $15,000 capital stock. A commission has been issued to the Camden Lumber company, capitalized at $2,500. A charter has been granted to the Woodward-Warren company of Green ville. The company is to be a theatri cal organization with a capital stock of $1,000. The Cash Grocery company of Sumter, capitalized at $1,000, was also chartered. SIX NEW ARMORED CRUISERS Circular ls>ued Calling For Bids For Their Const ruction. Washington, Aug. 2.—Tho secretary of the navy has issued to shipbuilders a circular calling for bids for the con struction of six ttrmored cruisers, three authorized by the act of March 3, 1900, and three by the act of June 7, 1900. Tho bids are to be opened Dec. 7. The plans arc to be ready for the dis tribution of bids Nov. 8. No bids will be considered which propose to furnish vessels of less than 13,400 tons trial dis placement for unsheathed vessels and 13,800 tons trial displacement for sheath ed, or of less than 22 knots speed and a bunker capacity of 2,000 tons. The maximum time allowed for com pletion is 36 months for each vessel. The limit of cost of each of the three ships authorized by the act of 1899 is $1,00 ),000, aud of each of those author ized by this year’s naval bill $1,250,000. BULLET THROUGH HIS BRAIN B. L. Wyatt the Victim of a Most Re markable Accident, Atlanta, Aug. 2.—With a bullet hole in his head. Bascom L. Wyatt was found lying dead on tho floor of tho toilet room in a passenger coach when the Western and Atlantic train arrived from Chattanooga. It was at first thought that ho had committed suicide, but a closer investi gation showed that the killing had been dud to a most remarkable accident. The pistol had l>een discharged while in the coat pocket, the coat hanging upon a hook, and the explosion of the cartridge is believed to have lieen caused by tho swaying of the car striking the hammer against the door panel. Mr. Wyatt wu« a traveling salesman and left Atlanta iu the afternoon. When ho bought a ticket at the union depot ho purchased an accident insurance pol icy for $5,000. COLUMBUS STRIKE SPREADS. Hrickmasons Out--Painters and Plas terers May Become Involved. Columbus, Ga., Aug. 2.—Columbus’ labor t roubles among the building trades are spreading. Some of the brickma- sons have walked out and the rest will follow. The plasterers will probably go out on a sympathetic strike with tho carpenters. It is possible that the paint ers may become involved in the course of a few days. It is stated that the other local unions were helping the carpenters. Tho com mittee of citizens who are trying to set tle the strike held another meeting and listened to tho contractors’ side of the of the question. A 9 hour day has gone into (‘fleet with tho painters. They re ceive ten hours’ pay. To Erect a Fertilizer Plant. Columbia, 8. C., Aug. 2.—The story is current here that the Armours of Chi cago and tho Charleston Mining and Mannfa tutiug company are to erect a $1,509,000 fertilizer plant near Charles ton. The rock will be furnished tiy the mining company and the blood, taiikago and other packinghouse products used in the manufacture will be supplied from the Armours’ houses. New Railroad Projected, Knoxville, Aug. 2.—Plans are on foot to organize a company to build a railroad from Damascus, Va., to Shady Valley, Johnson county, Tenu. John son county now has a railroad iu opera tion, lint a short extension of the Vir ginia and Southwestern is being built in itsouthern section. Tho Damascus rood will iHMietrate a rich miucral region hitherto undeveloped. New Cotton >1111 For Charleston. Charleston, Aug. 2.—A new com pany has been organized here for tho manufacture of cotton goods. This com- puny is composed chiefly of men inter filed in the Royal Bag com puny. A suit able location will be sought, after which a fully (quipped cotton mill will Iki crcctou. Nearly all of the stock has been subscribed. To Open a New Mine. Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 2.—The Motts Mining company is preparing to estab lish a mining camp near Tulse, a small station on the Birmingham Mineral railroad in Shelby county. A good sized coal mine will bo opuuod nnd 100 houses built for the employes of tho mine. Tho .Miiieml railroad will build a spur track pro is Tty. Muscogee’s Thx Ret urns. COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 3.—Tax Re ceiver Henderson has forwarded the Muscogee lax returns to Atlanta. They show an increase of $050,00') over last year, due principally to new on ter prises, large merchandise stocks and more money and accounts. Ijast year Mu co- gee led the state with up increase of $750,000. ALLIES’ EXPEDITION AGAINST PEKING IS WELL UNDERWAY Commanders Hope to Reach the Chinese Capital by August 12. 20 000 MEN WITH 170 GUNS Li Hung Chung Appeals to the United States—China Will Place the Minis- tens In CominunlQptiou With The! Governments If the Expedition Is Abandoned—Embargo on News. Shanghai, Aug. 2.—Tho allies ad vanced toward Peking Wednesday. It is estimated that the expedition num bers 20,000 men of all armies, with 170 guns. It is hoped to reach Peking on Aug. 12. London, Aug. 2.—Because of the fact that the Chinese agents at the principal European cable points use free cipher communication with tho viceroys the foreign commanders ht Tien Tain have seemingly put an embargo on news con cerning tho size aud composition of tho forces advancing on Peking. Neither tho English admiralty nor tho foreign office have intelligence from Tien Tsiu later than Friday, July 27. Telegrams from Hong-Kong and Shanghai indicate that restlessness is increasing iu southern China. The Ger man mission at Namon has been de stroyed and tht native city of WuChow is no longer considered safe for foreign ers. At tho Bogue forts target practice is going on. At Canton tho authorities are enlisting recruits at $9 a mouth, twice the usual pay. Proclamatious sent to the recruiting stations threaten officers who defrauded the troops. An agency at Shanghai say# that Li Hung Chang has asked the United States consul general, Mr. Goodnow, if he were placed in communination with the ministers of Peking tho commanders would suspend the advance. Mr. Goodnow, the rejMirt adds, replied that he would ask the Washington au thorities, A third brigade was ordered to China from India today. It consists of four native regiments, about 6,090 men. Another Tien Tain version of the mes sage from the British minister at Pe king, Sir Claude MacDonald, of July 21, describes him as saying: "We have provisions for many weeks, but little ammunition." A nows agency dispatch from Tieu Tsiu July 25 reports that Lieutenant General Lipswitch has succeeded Ad miral Alexielf iu command of the Rus sian forces there. Thu Russians, the disjiatch adds, are constructing armored trains in the Tien Tsiu shops and intend reconstructing tho railway as fast as the column advances toward Peking. ('hIlia’s Proposition. Paris, Aug. 2.—The French consul general at Shanghai telegraphs os fol lows: “Li Hung Chang has stated to the United States consul that the ministers will bo put iu comrauuication with their respective governments if the allies ar rest their march on Peking. Ghaug is yet unable to secure a reply to the mes sage in his care to the French minister at Peking, as the tsung Ti yamen will not consent to the forwarding of cipher messages for the ministers. “It is asserted that the foreigners within tho imperial city and the consu lar corps have decided to entrust the de fense of the concessions to the interna tional naval forces.” Outbreak In Nlug Po. London, Aug, 3, .—The Chinese mission received this cablegram from Rev. Stev enson, at Shanghai: “Probably Misses King, Burton and Rasmussen and Mrs. Cutinells have been murdered at Ho Sban, province of Shan Si. There is a local rebellion in the Ning Po district and the worst is apprehended for all the workers, who are two married couples and four single ladies." •Japan Was Drugged In. Tokyo, Aug. 2.—In spite of exultant articles in the foreign press, exhorting Jaimn to heroic endeavors, she does not enter the China campaign with pride. The nation at large condemns it. Ja pan, it is alleged, has boon dragged into it. War with Russia is prophesied for ever settling up accounts iu China and says China would throw iu its lot with Japan against Russia. Germany Sends Reinforcements. Rerun, Aug. 3.—Tho Cologne Ga zette today says that tho government has chartered the North German Lloyd company’s steamers Barharossa, Koui- gen Luiso and Friedrichs Der Gross** to convey troops to China. Each of the steamers named has a capacity of 8,000 men. •Japanese Vanguard Repulsed. Shanghai, Aug. 2.—According to a Tien Tsiu disiiatch, under date of Sun day, comes a report that the Japanese Vanguard has lieen repulsed with a loss of 150 killed aud wounded. Gasloe at Tien Tsln. Tien Thin, July 27, via Shanghai, Aug. 2.—General Sir Alfred Gasloe bus arrived hero and assumed commuud of tho British forces. Two Firemen Injured. Buffalo, Aag. 2. — Fire destroyed three buildings occupied by business houses. Dish, $150,000. Ffre Captain Bezansop was severely and Fireman R. A. Reid was loss seriously injured. To Raise the 1’rlre of Coat. Middlksboro, Ky., Aug. 2. — Coal operators in this section are preparing to raise the prieo of coal Sept. 1. A new coal mine has jost been opened near Corbin, in Whitoly county. BOER ANIMOSITY TO KRUGER His Methods Have Caused Devasta tion—Women and Children Starving. Pretoria, Aug. 1.—Mrs. Botha was the guest of Lord Roberts at dinner last evening. The Boer animosity to Presi dent Kruger grows apace because of the fact that he aud his officials are persuad ing the people that the South African republican paper money is as good as Bank of England notes, because it is based ou inalienable state securitiea, even though the state should bo con quered. As the English have not recog nized this contention, many burghers have been ruined, and much misery pre vails. . The wives and children of the poorer Boers are almost starving. General Botha’s force is kept together by extraordinary inventions. This cor respondent has seen an official circular saying that Lord Roberts was forced to retreat south of the Yaal and that Lady Roberts escaped in a balloon. SP/.CE allotment" begins. Secretery Martin Has Received Many Ap. cations From Exhibitors. Atlanta, Aug. 1.—Secretary T. H. Martiu has began assigning space to tho many applicants who desire to become exhibitors at tho Southern Interstate fair this all. Enough applications have been reo< ived to fill every foot of space iu all of the buildings. Applications for space have been re ceived fro , 'i some of the largest and most prominent conoerns in the coun- tey. The exhibits this fall will rank in interest and attractiveness any previous exhibition held iu Atlanta. The woman’s department of the fair has been placed in the coutrol of the Georgia Federation of Woman’s clubs. The women 7ill have an unhampered opportunity to show what they can do. The directors have appropriated $1,000 for premiums iu this department. CHAPMAN IS FOUND GUILTY. He Is Rccomn.'nded to the Mercy of the Court. Gainesville, Ga., Aug. 1.—Tho jury in the case of tho state versus Thomas Chapman returned a verdict of guilty, with repommendation for mercy. After receiving tho verdict, Judge Prior sentenced Ohapmau to serve two years in the penitentiary. Immediately Chapman’s counsel gave notice that they would ask for a new trial. This motion will bo held before Judge Prior at an early date, and if a uew trial is refused by him the case will go to the supreme court. This makes Ohapmau’g fourth trial and his second conviction. Ohapmau was allowed bond in the sum of $750, which he readily made. He is determined to fight the case as long as there is any chance. Will Make Extensive Improvements. Savannah, Aug, L—The announce ment of extensive improvements by tho Flagler interests at Mayport, at tho month of the St. John’s river, coupled with the announcement that the steam ship Cocoa, formerly of the Flagler liue, between Miami and Havana, and now belonging to the Peninsular and Occi dental Steamship company, will run be tween Mayport and New York, are an intimation of a change in the handling of the business between New York and Florida. The Coooa is now on her way to Mayport from Miami, and will at once go into service between there and New York. Death qf Colonel F. M. Holder. Almon, Ga., Aug. L—Colonel F. M. Holder died at his residence near this place, aged about 73 years. In the death of Colonel Holder is removed one of the old landmarks of and one of the links that connected the old regime with the new. He was a strong believer in seces sion, but submitted gracefully to the in evitable at the close of the war between the states. He was a typioal southern gentleman, an oldtime planter and was prominent in that direction. Subject to a Heavy Pine. gAtf Francisco, Aug. 1.—A free trans lation of the regulations recently pro mulgated in Manila dictates that inno cent consignees of wares of the country may be heavily fined for not following a provision that certain wares may not bo invoiced to show tho weight with and without casing. Goods are on the way that started for Manila before there was any knowledge obtainable here that new legal conditions were to be met. Will Visit Washington. Washington, Aug. 1.—A letter re ceived here from Archbishop Sbaretti, at Havana, indicates that he will visit Washington iu a short time, probably next month. He will place several Cu ban students iu the Catholic university for advanced courses at the ensuing ses sion. Deaths In the Philippines. Washington, Aug. 1.—General Mac- Arthur reports 28 deaths among the troops in the Philippines since his lost reoort. Two of the worst things in the world: To nee a young boy smoke, and hear an old man swear. A Minister’s Uuucl Work. ”1 had a severe attack of bilious colic, got a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic,Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, took two doses and was entirely cured," ssys Rev. A. A. Power, of Emporia, Kao. “My neighbor across the street was sick for over a week, had two or three bottles of medicine from the doctor. He used them for three or four days without relief, then called in another doctor who treated him for some days and gave him no relief, so discharged him. I went over to see him the next morn ing. He said his bowels were in a ter rible fix, that they had been running off ao long that it was almost bloody flax. I asked him if be bad tried Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and he aald, ‘No.’ I went home and brought him my bottle and gave him one dose; told him to take another dose in fifteen or twenty minutes if he did not find re lief, but be took no more and was en- i irely cured. ’’ For stle by Cherokee Drug Co. RUSSO-AMERICMI ALLIANCE PROPOSED Governments Are In Full Ac- cord on Chinese Affairs. POLICIES ABE IDENTICAL Both Desire the Permanent Pacifica tion of China—Kapproachement Be tween the Two Countries Would Con solidate Peace of Eastern Asia. St. Petersburg, Aug. 2.—An alliance between Russia aud the United States for the settlement of the Chinese crisis is urged in a lengthy article in The Novoe Vroraya. This jourual points out that just as the Franco-Russian alliance neutralizes the warlike menace of tho triple alli ance, so would a rapproachement be tween the northern empire aud tho United States consolidate the i>eace of •astern Asia. It adds: “As in the case of tho Franco-Russian alliance, our rapproachement with the United States has, in fact, been long prepared by tho mutual aud long ataud- iug sympathies between the two nations, and it remains for diplomacy to give shape aud form to these sympathies.” The Novoe Vremya points out that the attitude taken by the United States iu Chinese questions meets tho fullest ap proval of Russia. Neither country seeks vengeance, but desires tho substantial and lasting pacification of China aud the far east. “Both nations,” the journal fays, “are sufferers by the competition of Chinese cheap labor, but do not seek retaliatory measures. Russia iu tho old world, and the United States in too new world are, by force of circumstances, the first to enter into the historic struggle with the yellow race, but just ns iu America wo will look upon the struggle not so much as a rivalry between races as a rivalry between civilization and the yellow dan ger. In short, it affects Russians and Americans most and naturally creates like interests in the same question and impels them to view events iu eastern Asia from the same matter of fact his torical aud humanitarian standpoint.” Position of Russians Serious. Shanghai, Aug. 2.—Admiral Alexieff has gone to New Chwaug where tho position of the Russians is regarded as serious. General Grodekoff, under date of Wednesday, Aug. 2, telegraphs us fol lows: “The Chinese fortresses at Hung Yun were stormed by General Ajgustoff July 80, thus relieving the posts of Novoki- e vskoje nnd Postja, threatened by the ung Hun garrison. Many gnus were taken. The Russia u loss was two offi cers and six men killed und four men wounded.” GOVERNMENT IS POWERLESS Course of Events Show That Rebels Arc In Control, 8t. Petersburg, Aug. 3.—A commu nique iu the Official Messenger says: “lufonnation concerning the march of events in China shows the absolute powerlessness of the Pekiug government against the rebels. “The Chinese emperor's message to the czar, dated July 3, substantially in the same terms as those to President McKinley, President Ijonltet and Qneen Victoria, recited the czar’s reply to a previous message and expressed grief over the disorders in China. “The absence of news from Peking as to the fate of the Russian and other min isters render mediation difficult. Rus sian efforts will be directed to the resto ration of order in China. Russia ia willing to aid the emperor iu this re spect.” Fifty Missionaries Massacred. Shanghai, Aug- 2.^-It is reported that 50 missionaries have been massa cred iu the Shan Si province. occupant8~all~1njurep. After a Wild Ride Down the Mountain the Carriage Upset. Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 2.—While re turning from the home of a friend on the other side of lied mountain a family carriage carrying throe ladies aud three children rushed down ou tho horse com ing down the macadamized road leading from the mountain top aud finally up set. Miss Susie Flemming was driving, aud when the carriage started ou its run she was thrown out. The wheels of tho vehicle passed ovor her body, fracturing her left elbow aud left shoulder. Mrs. Harry Engle jumped from tho m viug vehicle, alighting on some sharp stones on her head. Mrs. E. J. O'Brien of Anniston, who is here on a visit to Mrs. Flemming, with Imo, Lottu aud Surah Flemming, children, were thrown roughly to the ground and dragged some distance. Mrs. O’Brien's arms were sexcrelv bruised, while Sarah Flemming’* head was severely cut. Insurance Rates Increased. Augusta, Ga., Aug. 2.—The insur ance rates for Augusta have been revised by tho Southeastern Tariff association and the new schedule has gone into effect. It is estimated that, the increase in rates, while not uniform, will average 15 per cent. Excessive fire losses dur ing the past year and alleged insuffi ciency of fire apparatus nnd water sup- { >ly, are charged as justification for the u or ease. Four Injured In a Collision. Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 2.—A double headed westbound freight train ou the Seaboard railway ran into the rear of a westbound freight of the Central of Georgia railroad, near Woodlawn. 5 miles east of the city, and four men were injured. Collision In the (Julf. Mobile, Aug. 2.—Tho British steam ship Pearlmoro, which has arrived here, reports having been iu collision with the schooner Maplewood, which she towed into the lower bay. The accident oc curred in the gulf. THE CAMPAIGN HAS CLOSED Trouble Is Feared In Nortli Carolina. Troops Held Read}*. Raleigh, Aug. 1.—The greatest po litical campaign in the history of North Carolina has closed and ou tomorrow the election will be held. A careful poll of the registered vote shows that the Democratic majority for the franchise amendment and state ticket will not be less tbau 30,000. Trouble is feared at several places and the Governor’s guards of this city are held in their armory ready for a call from the governor at any moment There was a call for troops from Smith- field, Johnston county, Tuesday after noon, but the call was withdrawn just as the troops were going aboard the train. Tate Had Too Many Wives. Pensacola, Fla., Aug. 1.—Herbert Tate, who killed himself at Walden, Miss., July 24, was buried hero Sunday. The Pensacola Mrs. Tate is prostrated with grief and is critically ill. Tele grams received here from Boston state that the Massachusetts Mrs. Tate left there Friday for Pensacola, having in her possession Herbert Tate’s will and other papers. W. L. Bell, brother of the Pensacola Mrs. Tate, has met every train since then, but the young woman has not yet arrived. Painted With Ultra-Marine. Mansfield, O., Aug. 1. — A mob stormed a residence where Zionist elders were holding services, aud captured tho elders. Two of the men promised to leave the city and were released. Two others refused to make such a promise and the mob, after stripping them of their clothing, painted their bodies with ultra-marine aud paraded them through the streets. Smallpox at Nome Abating. Seattle, Wash., Aug. 1.—The steam ship Cleveland has arrived from Alaska, having sailed Julj 20. She has a clean bill of health and no smalliiox aboard. The disease was abating at Nome, only 18 cases being known when she sailed. Lack of rain prevents work on the creeks. Men on the beach make only small wages. Will Fight to u Finish. San Francisco, Aug. 1.—A1 Neil aud Jim Trimble have been matched by the Agricultural society of San Jose to fight to a finish in the Garden City on Oct. 1 i. If the battle is permitted to take place, it will be the first of the kind held in this state in years, all contests having been for a limited number of rounds. Brained With a Pick. Cummings, Ga., Aug. 1.—News has just reached here of the killing of Sol Crane by Andrew Bryant, near the line of Forsyth and Dawson counties. Bryant aud Crauo, with others, were working the road, when a dispute arose between them, and Bryaut brained Crane with a mattock. Will Be Burled In Indiana. New York, Aug. 1.—The body of John Clark Ridpath, tho historian who died in the Presbyterian hospital after a lin gering illness, will be taken to Newcas tle, Ind., the historian’s late homo, where funeral services will bo held. There will be no funeral iu this city. Charged With Stealing $800. Tuscumbia, Ala., Aug. 1.—D. L. Daly and Deputy Sheriff Ben Barrett of Rus sellville have returned with Lawrence Gibson, whose arrest they caused in Memphis. Gibson is alleged to have robbed Daly’s safe of $800 iu money aud checks one uight last week. Three Perish In the Lake. Muskegon, Mich., Aug. 1.—Two men and a young woman were drowned iu Mnskegon lake by tho capsizing of a rowboat. Three other occupants of the boat were saved. This makes a total of nine persons drowned iu tho vicinity in less than six weeks. To Amend the Goebel Law. Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 1.—-It is stated that Governor Beckham will coll the legislature together in extra session to amend the Goebel election law. The date has not been decided upon, but will be between Aug. 15 and Sept. 1. Heavy Rainfall at Quitman. Quitman, Ga., Aug. 1.—One of the heaviest precipitations ovor recorded oc curred here Tuesday. Tho official goage showed the rainfall to be 3.04. Consid erable damage was done to railroad property. 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REPLY TO LI HUNG CHANG Ills Proposition to Put the Ministers In Communication with Their Coven - meuts (Brings Out a New Phase l u the Situation—Secretary Hay Re fuses to Open Negotiations.] Washington, Aug. 2.—The state de partment having made public the cor respondence with Li Hung Chang rela tive to the release of the ministers at Pekiug and the position of this govern ment being officially disclosed as one of unalterable onposition to the institution of negotiations on the advance or freeing of tho foreigners at Pekiug, it is believed that a crisis has been reached, diplomat ically speaking, iu the Chinese situation. If the Chinese government decides to accept Secretary Hay’s terms, it must do so very promptly, and its answer may be forthcoming at any moment. Other wise the march on Peking proceeds. Neither the military nor naval com manders at Tieu Tsiu or Taku have ad vised the government here of the re ported forwai’d movement of the inter national force The officials would not be surprised at the lack of report, even were the march already under way, owing to the delays iu telegrams be tween Tieu Tsin and Che Foo. Doubt is expressed here, however, as to the actual forward movement in force, owing to the lack of cavalry aud artil lery. It is stated that military practica wou’d not warrant the forward move ment of the entire international com mand until the reconnoisauce had been made of the country in the immediate front. Moreover, it is said the column would not start farward as a whole, but in detachments, leaving a considerable force at the base—Tien Tsin. Strength of the Allies. The last advices from any official source that have been received by the state department regarding the strength of the international forces were to tho effect that it numbered 28,000 men of all armies. This has since been increased bv at least one regiment and one battery of United States troops, by 250 United States marines and by an unknown num ber of Japanese troops, but the impres sion is that the aggregate strength of the column is not above 50,000 men. This, however, is regarded by our government as quite sufficient for the purpose of an immediate advance, aud holding that in view they have lost no opportunity of quietly but earnestly urging the Europeans to action. The advantage was taken of the opportunity afforded by tho president’s return to Washington to hold a meeting of the cabinet. Secretary Hay was prepared with a full report of all that be had done in relation to the Chinese trouble since the president’s departure and there was little for the cabinet to do but to set the seal of its approval upon the sec retary's policy, aud particularly upon the energetic communication to Li Hung Chang. SECRETARY HAY SUSTAINED. Cabinet Approves of HU Policy la the Chinese CrWU. Washington, Aug. 2.—The state de partment has made public the corre spondence between Li Hung Chang and the state department regarding the aban donment of the campaign in Pekiug. Telegram .sent to the United States embassies in Berlin, Loudon, Paris, Rome and St. Petersburg and to the United States minister to Tokyo: “Department of State, Washington, Aug. 1, 1900: “In reply to a suggestion of Li Hang Cluing that the ministers might be s( uc under safe escort to Tien Tsin, provided the powers would engage not to march on Peking, the secretary of slate replied July 30: •* ‘This government will not enter into any arrangement regarding the disposi tion or treatment of legations without first having free communication with Minister Conger. Responsibility for their protection rests ui>on the Chinese government. Power to deliver at Tieu Tsiu presup|K)ses power to protect and to open communication. This is in sisted on.’ ” This message was delivered by Mr. Goodnow July 31 to Viceroy Li who then inquired whether, if “free com munication were established between the ministers and their governments, it could be arranged that the powers should not advance ou Pekiug pending negotia tions.” To this inquiry the following reply was sent by Secretary Hay Aug. 1: “Goodnow, Consul General, Shacghai: “I do not think it exfiedieut to submit the proposition of Earl Li to the other powers. Free communication with our representatives iu Pekiug is demanded as a matter of absolute right and not as a favor. Since the Chinese government admits that it possesses the power to give communication it puts itself iu au unfriendly attitude by denying it No negotiations are advisable until the Chi nese government shall have put the dip lomatic representatives of the powers in full and free communication with their respective governments and removed all danger to their lives and liberty. We would urge Earl Li earnestly to advise the imperial authorities of Chiua to place themselves iu friendly communi cation aud oo-operatiou with the relief expedition. They are assuming a heavy responsibility in acting otherwise. “You will communicate this informa tion to the minister of foreign affairs. ” Gold From Noose. Seattle, Wash., Aug. 2.—The steam ship Senator reached here bringing Nome advices up to July 23. She had aboard $l75,OOOof Nome gold, alsoubout 375 jiaHseugers who. unable to make a fortune in the north, returned rather than spend any more time there.