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9.0. Stacy, President. J. O. Wardlaw. Vlc«-Pre«lden THE HATIOHAL BANK OF GAFFNE7. Capital $90,000.00. Will buv county claims, receive deposit and make liberal loans on approved paper D. 0. Boss. Cashier. Ledger. SEMI-WEEKLY—PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. WE GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Adver tiser Who Uses the Col umns of This Paper. 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.. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1900. $1.00 A YEABi \ PLEADS FOR PEACE; AN APPEAL TO THE ONITED STATES Earl Li Hung Chang Asks For the Appointment of a Commissioner. HE SUGGESTS NO TERMS He Has Also Made a Similar Appeal to tho Other Powers—Will Conduct the Negotiations at Any Point Agreeable to tho Vorlous Governments—Minis ter Wu Interviewed. Washington, Au?. 20. — President McKinley is considering the advisability of proposing to the powers the organiza tion of an international congress which shall sit in China and recommend to tho several governments represented a per manent solution of the pending ques- i tious. Talks with diplomats here indicate that their goverumeuts would be willing to join in a congress for the settlement of the Chinese question. Washington, Aug. 20.—The Chinese government, through Li Hung Chang, has made application to the United States for the appointment of Minister Conger, or some other American official •with authority, to open negotiations for the establishment of peace and for fixing definite terms for the settlement of the present troubles. Li Hung Chang’s application for the appointment of a peace commissioner expresses willingness to conduct the ne gotiations at any point desired by tho powers, and it is expected that this will be Peking or Tien Tsin. A similar ap plication has been made by Earl Li to aU of the powers interested. His suggestion of Minister Conger as the American commissioner is based on the idea that, as Minister Conger has been rescued, he is now given the oppor tunity to proceed to the point where the negotiations will be held and conduct them. The application does not suggest any particular terms, nor does it ask for the withdrawal of the troops. It requests that the negotiations shall be for tho purpose of bringing about a cessation of hostilities. This, coming since the capture of Pe king, is tho first showing of China’s com plete weariness with the struggle and her desire to make terms. The reply of the United States government has not yet been made known. Li Hang Chang’s application came to the Chinese minister and was delivered by him to the state department at 10 o'clock this morning. Shortly afterward the president was ac quainted with China’s desires. In tho absence of Secretary Root and Secretary Hay, tho latter having gone to New York, who have been most active in the Chinese matter, there was no opportu nity for a cabinet council. It is probable that there will be a cou- * fence in order that the powers may t in unison. As to this, however, there is no official announcement, for Li Hung Chang’s application has barely had time to get before tho president and his advisors. Another Important Development. Another important development is that two of the influential viceroys of China had made application to the pow ers, including, it is believed, the United States, that no disrespect be shown the ^emperor and dowager empress of China. It is understood that the government is informed that at least one of tho powers is prepared to answer that thete will be no personal indignity or disrespect to their majesties. The condition inside Peking was made more clear today by a dispatch from Ad miral Bemey, giving authentic reports from one of his staff officers, Lieuten ant Latimer, as to the situation Ang. 17. It spoke of the troops “moving on the imperial city” and “clearing out the Tartar city.” This latter city contains the Tartar arsenal and is the headquart ers of the vinous Tartar troops. It is said at the war department that the reports of continued fighting in Pe king indicate that the allied forces found a state of anarchy in the city with many disorderly people and no method of con trolling them. This, especially, would be the case if the reported flight of the empress dowager and emperor is true. . Consequently it has been found neces sary for the troops to restore order in the city and carry ont the instructions under which our forces are acting. TRIPLE TRAGEDY IN KANSAS MANY REFUGEES FROM CHINA CHINESE MINISTER TALKS. He Hopes the Powers Will Not Deposs the Kmperor. Washington, Ang. 20. — Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, in an inter view, made the following statements: “China recognizes the emperot.’ and empress dowager as her rulers. They are the government of China. I bavs no idea that an attempt will bt- made by the Chinese to overthrow them. An official announcement of the entrance of the allies into Peking and the safety of the legations also stated that before the city was attacked tne court had gona to the west. “I presume the report published a few days ago that the emperor and ompresi dowager had gone to Tsi Nan Fn is probably correct,” added Minister Wu. “The mere fact that the emperor and empress dowager are not at Peking does not change the governing power of China I do not fear an internal revolt against them and I sincerely trust that the powers will do nothing to remove the present ruler from the government of Cnina “I am not informed as to the termi which the powers will present and I am equally uninformed as to the proposi tions, if any, which Li Hung Chang will submit. Whatever the wrong for which China may be responsible she will rec tify it, lam sure.” Delegates to the Farmers' Congress. Denver, Ang. 20.—Several hundred delegates to the National Farmors’ con gress, which will open in Colorado Springs tomorrow, arrived bore today. Arrington Murders Wallace and His Wife and Is Killed by the Sheriff. Leavenworth, Kan., Aug. 20. — James Wallace, a wealthy farmer, was shot and killed at his home iu Platte county, Mo., near East Leavenworth to day by Dr. Arrington, a neighbor, us a result of a quarrel over a line fence. Arrington then went to tho home of his mother-in-law, the widow of Wil liam Wallace, and deliberately shot her to death. Arrington escaped iu a wagon with his young daughter, but was pur- sped by the sheriIf and a posse, which came up with Arrington in a road near Farley about 10 o’clock. Tho murderer opened lire, fatally wounding Sheriff Dillingham iu the breast. As he fell Dillingham shot Arrington through tho heart. The murders were committed in the most coldblooded maimer. Wallace and Arrington, who were neighbors, had been at outs for some time. Wallace was greasing his buggy when Arrington approached and without a word fired two shots, killing Wallaco almost in stantly. Saturday night Arrington drove his wife away from their home and threat ened to kill her. She slept in a corn field and is still iu hiding. Charged With a Serious Crime. Ringgold, Ga., Aug. 20.—William Shelly, white, aged about 25 years, at tempted an assault upon Rebecca, the 7-year-old daughter of J. F. Williams, a farmer living about 2 miles from Ring- gold. The child’s mother, attracted by screams, rushed in the room in time to prevent Shelly frnm carrying out bis designs. The sheriff has a warrant for Shelly’s arrest. Negro I'oet Drugged and Robbed. New York, Aug. 20.—Paul Lawrence Dunbar, a negro poet, reported to tho police last night that he had been drugged and robbed recently. LIGHTNING’S QUEER PRANKS. Tears a Negro Woman's Shoe Oil’ and Mages Her Hair. Unioxtown, Ala., Ang. 20.—It has raiuod every day for three or four days within a few miles of Uuioutowu, but so far this town remains terribly dry. There was a hard rain a few miles north of here, accompanied by an electric storm, in which lightning played sumo very peculiar freaks. On one place, a negro girl was killed and a man received a stroke that is believed will prove fatal. In the same neighborhood four ne groes iu a buggy were going along an open road when, a bolt of lightning killed one horse and left its mate un scathed. At the same time all four of the occupants were struck. One mau bad both arms paralyzed and the um brella lying in front of him was de stroyed while tho spokes in one of tho wheels were split into splinters. One of the women had most of her hair torn from her scalp. Another woman had the lower part of her dress and the solo of one of her shoes torn off. None of them were seriously injured. A largo hole was torn in the ground a few feet behind them. The same evening in Captain R. A. Hurdle's pasture five young mules were killed by one stroke. TILLMAN WILL RUN BEHIND. Ills Name Will He Senile hod—Chair man Jones' Ruling. Columbia, S. C., Aug. 20.—Senator Tillman having invited his opponents to scratch his name hi the coming election and declared that if he did not receive a majority he would not accept the office, the question has arisen whether ballots so scratched would be counted. State Chairman Jones was asked fora ruling and announce that while tliero were no rules of the primary governing the case, common sense showed that ouo name scratched did not invalidate the whole ticket and he so held. While no concerted fight has been organized against the senator, he will probably run considerably bempd. Cloth Market Irregular. Manchester, Aug. 20.—The market last week was more active. Indian offers increased and a fair number were reported on a basis of winter deliveries of cotton, though as many firms deciiuo to assume such risks, the market \va., very irregular and business was un evenly distributed. Bombay took for early shipment shirtings and nainsooks and Madras wide goods. Kurrachee was a moderate buyer. The levant and Egypt were quite active and the other markets dull, but a large unsatisfied de mand exists. Amateur Honing Tournament. San Francisco, Aug. 20.—The Olym pic club intends to bring off one of tho greatest amateur boxing tournaments ever held iu America some time this winter. It has decidud to bring together the champion amateur boxers of Aus tralia, England and America to decide the world’s amatenr championship in bantam, featherweight, lightweight, welter, middle and heavyweight classes. Gerald Gets Ten Years, Montgomery, Ala., Ang. 20.—After being out four nights and three days and a half, the jury iu the case of A. S. Gerald, Jr., charged with the murder ol D. A. Hyatt, a railroad engineer, brought in a verdict of manslaughter in the first degree and the pauishment was fixed al ton years iu the penitentiary. Turkey’s New American Minister. Constantinople, Aug. 20 —Schekib Bey, head of tho cipher bureau of the foreign office, has been appointed Turk ish minister to the United States in the place of Ali Ferrouh Bey, recalled. Strike at Durham. Durham, N. 0., Aug. 20.—A strike is ou in the Erwin cotton mill in West Durham. Trouble has been threatened for some time. The strike loaders claim that there are 204 looms idle. Strike In Wales. Cardiff, Wales, Aug. 10.—Owing to a strike of some 2,000 railroad men traffic oa the railroad has lieon stopped and thore has been some violence against volunteer workers. Dr. Leslie Details His Experience! With the Hoxcrs. San Francisco, Aug. 18.—A immbei of refugees have arrived hero from China ou the steamer Hong-Kong Maru. Among them is Dr. P. C. Leslie ol Montreal. Dr. Lo.-lio tells tho following story: “When the news was received from the north by a special messenger that tho vari< ns consuls hud ordered all their jk ople out of Uoina immediately a party of five started out from tho mission in Honan-Ko. “About tho tenth day of our journey we were suddenly attacked by 200 of :i00 yelling Chinese robbers. Among tH five (hire were only tbreo revolvers. A /o fought like demons to protect tha women and children. Several China men were killed and several wounded before the weapons were knocked out of our hands by stones and sword cuts. tot '.'ortnnatcly for our hard pressed party, ju-d as tilings were beginning to look ho;; le*, for us so mo of tho Chinesa ponnoed upon oar valuables. They fell to lighting unions themselves and robbed us of everything we had. “1 have 15 wounds as a result of my encontmr with the Chinese. Tr, ortu- iKiieiy ny wife received no injuries iu the lain: a few slight bruises, that is al!, ami rim other ladies also escaped without injurv.” ELECTION WAS RESCINDED. Now Mi>s Jaer.bi Eulers Suit Fof .$2."»,000 Damages. Florlncl, S. O., Aug. 18.—There is a sen.-a;ion in the social, religious and ed- ucatioual circles of this place. Miss Gertrude F. Jacobi, a Jewess of the highest standing, through her attorneys, has brought suit for $25,000 damages ugainsr F. P. Covington, V. M. Hunner and John L Barrerigor, members of tho tcho >1 board. A criminal indictment c’i tho charge of conspiracy to obstrm t a cilBon in the employment of rights and privileges secured by the constitu tion will also be brought. The suit is against the gen 1 lei .en named as private individuals. Hiss Jacobi was a few days ago uuanimo isiy elected a teacher in tho Florence seb »ols, At a called meeting of the board ai d at the instance of Dr. Covington, wh > was not present when tho election oec rred, tlie election was rescinded on ncci it of her race and religious opinions. SHOT HER LITTLE BROTHER. Sister Then Claimed the Hoy Was Killed by a Negro. Birmingham, Ala-, Ang. 18.—Deputy Sheriff Waldrop has returned from Pa los, where he went io investigate tho shooting of the 8 year-old sou of John Bridgi.man, a farmer residing iu that locality. The boy was at home with his 13 yeur-olil suffer, tho parents being ab sent. After the shooting the girl gave ont a story to the effect (Jiatan unknown negro came to tho bou.su while she and her brother were alone and began ran sacking the prom F-es. Siie added that when her brother protested the negro took a pistol from the shell and shot tho boy. Deputy Waldrop could not gather any evidence that a negro had been at tho Uridgi nian house, and from what ho could learn from (he neighbors the girl, while t tying with the pistol, ac •idiujt- ally slot her brother, and thou, in her freight, told tho story about tho un known negro. PHENOMENA OF THE CLOUDS Spectacular DFplay of tho Elements Seen at Gniitorsville. Guntkksville, Ala., Aug. 18.—The spell of dry weather was broken by a rainfall almost unprecedented in Guu- tersviile. The rain was followed by a most peculiar phenomenon. Two great black clouds bad gathered and slowly drew near each other.. Tho lightning played thnk and fast. Suddenly the cloud : durU:;l at each other like hawks, and far above the earth rolled over and over, growing black; r, then lowered a long black arm to the ground, snatch ing up trees and vegetation with clouds of duff. The arm rose again and was finally let down on tho ground some half a mile further away and began to move eastward and was soon “out of sight. CHILDREN STARVE TO DEATH Locked I p Without Food and Water, Parents Arrested. Wilson, N. C., Aug. 18.—Tho inhu man treatment of four children has jnst come to light in Nash county, and George Griffin and his wife, the chil dren’s stepmother, are in jail charged v'irli causing their death. Grillin and his third wife, tiring of Griffin’s children by former wives, put the four li;tie ones iu an outhouse, giv ing them little or no attention, with the r. suit that from hungerand disease they were prostrated and died. One of the ehildn u. weak and emaciated, went to its father in the field and was beateq with a switch, and on its return to the house fell from exhaustion, dying soon afterward. Railroad Uridgn Hurried. EfFAurJi:, I. T., Aug. 18.—The tres tle bridge on tho Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, across tho South Cana dian river, 5 miles south of here, was set on lire and destroyed last night, ap parently in an attempt to ditch the northbound passenger train. Tho train was checked just iu time to prevent go ing into the river. Hubiuer Dlea of Ills Wounds, New York, Aug. 18.—Joseph Rabi* ner, the young mau who shot and killed his brother-in-law, I>>aac Stein, and wounded his father, Ang. 8, at Rocka- way, died today. Tho young man hail been suffering from consumption for a long time, but his death resulted di« rectly from the bullet wound inflicted by himself. Death of Major Martiulere. Eufaluk, I. T., Aug. 18.—Major A. B. Martiniero, aged 75 years, who won his title in the confederate army, died at his home ou the Canadian river last night from an ovordo^o of morphine. He moved hero from Texas 12 years ago and engaged in the cotton business, lie was at ouo time very wealthy. FIENDISH CHIME OF A MINNESOTA FARMER He Murders His Wife and Two Step Children. BOY FATALLY WOUNDED After Doing This Bloody Work He Set Hie Premises on Fire—Stable De stroyed and Nine Horses Cremated. Other Killings and Accidents. Arlington, Minn., Aug. 20. — Last night between 10 and 11 o’clock Theo dore Wallert, a fanner living 3 miles from town, killed bis wife and two of his stepchildren, a girl of Id and a baby, and seriously wounded bis 10 year-old stepson. He then set fire to his barns, destroying the stable with nine horses, a corn crib and a full hay barn. Three years ago Wallert married the widow Bfarbbors and for some little time they have been having trouble. Tne wife had iveeutiy been trying to fceuG a di", ,reo and had taken means to prevent Wallert from coming to the farm. Yesterday morning after prao- tieiug in tho wi nds with a revolver ho returned to the house ami entered by one of the windows. His wife was evidently alarmed by the noise and she was killed as she was h aving the b d. Tho baby wa found d xtd on tho lounge, and the girl on the floor of her bedroom. A seen ml boy was tcrion .tv wounded and has been brought to owu. It is feared ho may die. fi/iCB MENACES THE FIGGS. Citizens Stand Guard Over tlio House to Prevent a Lynching. Omaha, Aug. 2d.—At Gretna, \ strag gling prairie village 25 miles southwest of this city, a patrol cf citizens keeps nightly vigil over the resid uce of Louis Figg, the founder of a ‘ffrange religious sect known as the Figgites. It is to save Figg ami his wife from mob violence that thoso citizens have volunteered to stand guard. Many of them are bitterly opposed to the relig ions 1 aderrhip of the Figgs, but are standing guard to save their town and county from further stigma of mob rule. One night last March a masked mob invaded the Figg homo, and drugging Figg and Iris wife from bed, bedaubed them with tar and feathers. At tho same time they were v/arned to leave tho county at onca. They refused to comply with the command and are still residents of Gretna. Much excitement) prevails and a repetition of the tar and feather incident is feared—or perhaps death at tho end of a rope. KNIFE PIERCED HIS HEART. Oue Negro Stabs Another to Death Near Savannah. Bavannaii, Aug. 20.—Alfred Green, a negro, was stabbed to the heart and killed at I) lo of Hope by James Wil liams, another negro. The tao negioes quarreled over a knife which Green claimed Williams had stolen from him. Williams called Greene a liar, whereupon the latter struck him. Williams then plunged the knife, wnieh had Leon taken from Green, into his breast and into the heart. Green then grabbed a stick which w is lying by and chased his as- sailaut fully 100 yards before ho fell dead. SHOT AT THE ^ONDUCTOR. Negro Would Not Pay His Fare and Was Pat Off the Train. Macon, Ang. 20.—W. O. Sheftall, pas senger cominctor on the Central railroad between Macon nurl Atlanta, had a nar- • • row escape at Sammeriield. Conductor Bhoftall was in charge of the train while there were a number of negroes aboard. One of the tu-groes refused to [my his faro. Tho imgro became insolent and Conductor SheftaU gave him several severe blows itx tho face. Tito negro, wit h a number of other negroes, got off the tram at Suminorfield. Conductor SheftaU was standing on the plat!’ >rm of a car aud just as the train com:tu need to move off tho negro, who uas within a few feet of SheftaU, fired ut liiui with a pistol, but missed him. Killed by a Live Wire. Newberry, S. G., Aug. 20.—Tho Aetna Fire company, a negro organiza tion, responded to a fire alarm 4 o’coek Sunday morning. While working oq tiie fire an elect rict light polo burned d >wn and the live were struck Henry Johui’nm. He was knocked down and died in a few minutes. Comrades whq atteninted to rescue him were badly shocked. Arrested on a Serious Charge. Atlanta, Aug. 20—Dr. G‘. W. Gar. uer, one of the best known physicians in the city, has been arrested, charged with performing an abortion onayoung woman who is registered at the Bach elor’s Domain as Mrs. Bcnjamine, Mo bile. Tho young Lilly admits thecharga and stat s that I)r. Gardner performed the operation. Negro Shot by Unknown Party. Augusta, Ga. f Aug. 20.—George Holmes, a negro, while walking along Lincoln street was shot with a gun by unknown parties. The load struck him in the arm and side. Ho was carried to Lamar hospital and his wounds dressed. The shooting is a mystery, as Holmes is an inoffensive negro. Cattleniau Assassinated. Wichita, Ka:i., Aug. 20. — James Ilaff, cattleman and farmer, was shot dead iu his own home in Custer county, O. T., by some ouo who fired through an open window. Tho Herd law there is said to be the cause of the crimo and more trouble is feared. Hullet Through His Head. Scottsboro, Ala.,.Aug. 20.—A young married man ny tlio name of Reed, liv ing ou the Branford plantation, near hero, committed suicide by shooting himself iu tho head with a 44 Colt’s List ok SECURED A NEW CHARTER. Promoters of tho Great Eastern Rail road Enlarge Their Plans. Raleigh, Aug. 20.—The Great Eaat- eru railroad has been chartered by tht secretary of state. Articles of incorpora tion were filed some time sinoe, bat tht promoters of the enterprise have no\t changed thoir plans and enlarged tht scope of the undertaking s<£that thej decided to obtain a new charter, nnde! which they will build aud operate the road from Raleigh to Englehard. Tht Matter place, tho eastern terminal, is lo cated iu Hyde county aud has a good harbor. Boats between New Bern and Elizabeth City now touch there. This road from Raleigh to Englehard will be lt!0 miles long aud traverse tht counties of Wake, Johnson, Wayne, Greene, Pitt, Beaufort and Hyde. Work is now in progress ou tho section be tween Snow Hill and Fremont. Largs contracts have, it is learned, already b en let. Tho capital stock will bn $2,000,(105. JACOBI TO STAND TRIAL Has Been Turned Over to the Ala bama Authorities. Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 20.—San ford Jacobi, wanted in this city ou a charge of attempted assault ou q younfl woman, will he brought back hare fol trial. A detachment of militia has gon< to New Orleans to escort Jacobi here. The accused, who has been iu prison in New Orleans since his flight from thll city, was turned over to Detective Pay no. This condition of affairs was brought about by the refusal of Judge Shelby tq grant an appeal from his recent decision in the habeas corpus proceedings. Heavy Dividends Declared. Berlin, Aug. 20.—An association ol the largest Benin banks has resolved td confine its brokerage business to firm! and persons registered iu the boersereg ister. A dividend of 16 per cent on a capital of 15,000,(100 marks has been de clared by the Hoesch company against a 15 [icr cent dividend on 9,000,000 marks 1 capital last year. The Has per firm de clares a 40 per cent dividend against uu< of 22 per cent last year. Youtzey Case Is Called. Georgetown, Ky., Aug. 20.—It wai 11:50 o’clock when the case of Henry Youtzey was called. The defendant, looking pale and weak, was brought in aud took a seat beside his wife and jnsl behind his counsel. When the list oj witnesses was called ex-8tnte Treasure! Walter Day failed to respond and on motion of the commonwealth his recogu- iz uice bond was forfeited aud a forth with attachment issued. Severe Storm In North Dakota. St. Paul, Aug. 20.—Advices received here tell of heavy losses to property and props in various sections of North Da kota by electrical storms. At Nichol son, Cogswell and Towanda many build ings were wrecked and freight cars lilted from the tracks by the foroe of tho wind. Important Medical Discovery, London, Aug. 2Q.—The Pall Mall Ga zette publishes a dispatch from Rome which declares that an important medi cal discovery concerning the cause of Bright’s disease has been made by Dr. Ovid Browti, formerly of New York, but now of Rome. Death of John D. Flower. New York, Aug. 20.—Tho death of John D. Flower of the firm of Flower 6a Co. of this city, occurred at the home of his daughter ut Proutsnock, Me., last night. He was stricken with paralyse baturdny night. Wiped Out by Fire. Huntsville, Ala., Aug. 20.—Boaz, a small town in Marshall county, was de stroyed by fire this morning. Every business house wag swept away. The loss is estimated at $50,000. Fifty Years Old, Union, 8. O., Aug. 30.—With its last issue The Times, a weekly paper pub lished hero—L. F. Young, manager,*and John R. Mathis, editor—completed its fiftieth anniversary. - Milliont Given Away, It is certainly gratifying to the public to know o? one concern in the land who arc not nfraid to be gener ous to the needy and suffering. The proprietors of Dr. King’s New Dis covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten million tiiul hollies of this great medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowing it has absolutely cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asth ma. Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all diseases of the Throat, Cheat and Lungs are surely cured by it. Cali on Cherokee Drug Company, Drug gists, and get a free trial bottle. Regular size 50c. and$l. Every bot tle guaranteed, or price refunded. A British cruiser burned 22 000 tons of co&l going from England to Australia. Work for the new navy now under way will cost $02,000 000. Putham Fadeless Dye Green is a very bright green, quite fast on Wool and Bilk but not so fast on Cotton (it is absolutely impossible for you to dye a bright green on Cotton thats fast to light ) 10c. per package. Sold by Dr. 8. B. Crawley & Co. Yellow fever is epidemic all along the Mexican ports and ut Panama. Chinese arc dangerous enemies, for they are traucherous. That's why all counterfeits of DaWltt'a Witch Hazel Halve are dangerous. They look Ilka DeWitt’s but instead of the all-heal ing witch hazel they all contain ingredients liable to Irriate the akin and cause blood poising. For piles, injuries and skin diseases use the or iginal and genuine DeWitt’e Witch Hasel Salve. Cherokee Drug Co. RUSSIANS SAVED THE DAY. Fought Gulliititly nnd Prevented the Slaughter of tho Foreigners. Induxapou*, Aug. 20.—Tho follow ing kt:cr was received last night from Mrs. Charles Dcuby, Jr., dated Tien Tsin, June 30: “Oa the night of Jane 15 enormous fires iu the native city wore started and tho Boxers began their attack on tho settlement. Wo were all aroused at 4 o’clock ami every oue who lived iu the extra concession wont either to friends ou tho Victoria road or to tho town hall. As it happened, Mrs. Von Hannekett had asked us to come to her, iu case of alarm, so wo escaped to tho town hall. There were perhaps 100 people who re mained iu their own homos. All tho rest were huddled together in Gordon hall for ten days. “The Chinese troops were every where. Two days before tho alarm 1,700 Russian troops arrived. They saved our lives. Had it not been for them all of ns would have beeu slaughtered. Ou that Monday night they fought 5,000 Chinese foreigu-dnlled troops for 12 hours. At one time they thought they could not hold them at bay, but in tho evening the Russians still maintained their position. How the Russians fonght and suffered. I cannot describe their courage. For three days they lay in the open, exposed to a terrible fire without being able to fight back. The Chinese were behind trenches, so tho Russians could not afford to waste ammunition. “AU these days we were waiting and waiting for reinforcements. We could not believe the admirals would bombard the forts at Taku, plunge us into war and then leave us with only a few hun dred troops. Such, however, was tho case. No one knows where the fault lay. Those werejjchroe dreadful days of fighting. But wnen the 2,000 additional troops wore dispatched from Taku, after the arrival of Jim Watts, the bravo Russian rider, they were able, with such a reinforcement, to work their way through. Thus, they all arrived ou Sunday morning and we were saved.” Massacre at Pao Ting Fit, Washington, Aug. 20.—The state de- partmeut thia morning received a dis patch from Consul Fowler, at Che Foo, dated Aug. 10. It relates to the mas sacre of missionaries and others at Pao Ting Fu, which has beeu referred to a number of times iu the press dispatches and has generally been conceded to have occurred on June 30. The first part of the dispatch is so badly mangled in transmission that it is impossible to make much out of it. The text is as follows; “It is reported that all the Presbyterian missionaries at Pao Ting Fu were killed Juuo 30 aud the premises burned.” Mrs. Drew Makes Denial. Tf* Washington, Aug. 20.—The diplo mats connected with the Russian em bassy have been annoyed by constant reports attributing atrocity to the Rus sian troops in Chi ia. One of the most notable instances was an alleged inter view with Mrs. Anna Drew, wife of E. Drew, chief secretary of Sir Robert Hart. Asa refutation of the sentiments put into her mouth, Mrs, Drew has ad dressed a letter from Chicago, under date of Aug. 14, to tho Russian ambas sador, denying all statements reflecting in any way ou tho conduct of the Rus- siau troops. PROGRESS OF THE SOUTH. Some of the New Industries Reported During the Past Week. Chattanooga, Aug. 20.—Among the more important new industries reported by The Tradesman daring the week end ing Aug. 18 are the following: Fire brick and drain tile works in Mid dle Tennessee; shops at Pensacola for the American Car and Fonudry com pany; coal mines in Kentucky, Tennes see and West Virginia; one cotton mill each iu Alabama and North Carolina and two in Mississippi; two cottonseed oil mills in North Carolina; electric light and power p ants in Georgia and Texas; a fertilizer factory in North Carolina; flouring mills, iu Kentucky and tho Car- oliuas; furniture factories in North Car olina, Tennessee and Virginia; a $10,- 000 grain elevator in Texas; ice facto ries iu North Carolina aud Virginia; a $25,0)0 knitting mill at Chattanooga; lumber mills in Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia; a $100,000 metal refining company at Richmond, Va.; a $250,000 mining and milling com pany at Macon, Ga.; shops at Calarn- bin, 8. C., for the Seaboard Air Line; a rice mill in Texas; a stove foundry at Knoxville; telephone companies in Texas and West Virginia; a train signal man- factury in South Carolina; a towboat company at Nashville; a woodworking factory iu East Tennessee. War In South Africa. London, Aug. 20.—Tho war offioe has received the following dispatch from Lord Roberts; “Ian Hamilton captured two Krupp guns at Oliphant’s Nek Aug. 17. Three British were wounded. Ham ilton engaged the Boers all day Aug. 19 at Roode kopje and Crocodile river. There were few casualties. Bundle re ports that 684 Boers surrendered in the Hanismitb district Aug. 19.” Package Containing $25,000 Lost. New York, Aug. 20.—President L. G. Weir of the Adams Express oom- pany today confirmed the statement that amokage containing $25,000, which tho Adams Express company was carry ing from Chicago to Burlington for the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy agent had been lo.->t. President Weir said he did not know any of the particulars. Will Return Home. Atlanta, Aug. 20.—Miss Josephine Packard, who eloped from Dover, Del, with Dr. H. M. Wilkinson, her brother- in-law, has consented to return home with her mother. The couple was ar rested here Saturday aud Mrs. Packard arrived Sunday and prevailed upon her daughter to return home with her. Liverpool Wheat Imports. Liverpool, Ang. 30.—Tho imports of wheat into Liverpool last week were 56,800 qnaiters from Atlantic ports, 8,000 from Pacific ports aud 10,000 from other ports. Tho imports of corn from Atlantic ports last week were 81,002 quarters, ALLIED FORCES ARE STILL BOMBARDING THE FORTIFICATIONS ftowager Empresa Is Believed to Be Inside the Palace at Peking. JAPANESE 00 IN PURSUIT Cavalry Sent to Capture the Treasure Train—Chinese Officials Say the Km- press. Protected by 30,000 Troops, Has Arrived at Wu Tal San—British Troops Land at Shanghai. Berlin, Aug. 20.—The foreign of fice has received a dispatch from the German consul at Che Foo, under to day’s date, saying the dowager empress was believed to be inside the palace at Peking, and that the allies were still bombarding the fortifications. Shanghai, Aug. 20.—The Japanese cavalry has left Peking in pursuit of the dowager empress and her court, ac cording to telegrams from the north re ceived here by Chinese officials. These dispatches aver that the empress and her treasure train, protected by 80,000 troops, have already arrived at Wu Tsi San, in Shan Si province. The field telegraph north of Yang Tsun is interrupted and nothing under a Peking date appears to have reached Yang Tstra since Ang. 17. The landing of the British troops at Shanghai is not causing excitement among the natives. A detachment of 100 French marines landed today. A British ernisor is reported to have gone to Tien Tsin to take away the foreigners resened from Peking. Have Left Peking. London, Aug. 20.—The Chinese min ister here has received a dispatch from Peking saying that the empress dowager and the emperor left Peking a few days before the allies arrived there. MOVING ON IMPERIAL CITY. List of the Americans Killed and HH Wounded In Peking. Washington, Ang. 30.—The bureau of navigation this morning received the following cablegram from Admiral Remey, dated Taku, Ang. 30: “Following is an authentic report from Peking Ang. 18 from lieutenant Latimer: Troops moving on Imperial city. Clearing ont Tartar dty. All Amer icans who remained in Peking are well except one child. Captain Meyers has recovered from his wound and has ty phoid fever, crisis has passed and he is now convalescent. Assistant Surgeon Lippitt was wounded in the upper left leg, the bone being fractured, bat the leg saved, and he is now recovering. The following were killed daring the siege in Peking: “Sergeant J. J. Fannin, Privates C. B. King, J. W. Tucker, J. Kennedy, R. E. Thomas, A. Turner and H. Fisher. “Wounded—Private J. Schroeder, el bow, severe. Now dangerously ill from fever; Seaman J. Mitchell, upper arm, severe, now rRoovering. All the other wounded and sick returned to duty. Casualties Major Biddles’ command at tack Tan Hating: First Lientenant But ler, chest; Private Green, wrist; Private Warrell, right temple; all slight. “It is reported from Chinese sources that the royal family have escaped aud are enronte to Sian Fn.” GALLANTRY OF THE JAPS. Military Men Are Much Impressed With Their Bravery and Efficiency. London, Aug. 20.—Military men hero are much impressed by the accounts of the extraordinary gallantry and effi ciency displayed by the Japanese troopa, though it does not surprise those who had opportunities of seeing their be havior daring the last war with China. A British naval officer who was attached to the Japanese headquarters daring that campaign said that for combined steadiness and dash he thought the Jap anese were equal to the best regiments of any European army. In the present brief operations they have already cov ered themselves with honor. At the battle of Pietaang the manner in which the-Japanese cavalry charged straight at a China battery and sabred the gunners is described as magnifloent. Their fault is that they are too impetu ous and lose men through their reckless courage, bnt in this war, as in their pre vious conflict with China, they have shown that no braver troops and more enduring soldiers can be found in the ranks of the European armies. Troops Sell For China. San Francisco, Ang. 30.—The trans port Sherman sailed today for Taku by way of Nagasaki. The second battalion of the Eighth infantry from Fori Thomas, Ky., and a battalion of the Eight infantry from Fort Knotting Minn., which, with the infantry, have been ordered to sail on the Sherman, have arrived and are at the transport dock. Companies A and B of the First infantry from Fort Rilev, Kan., have arrived at the Presidio, where they will await sailing orders. / British Troops Land. Shanghai, Ang. 80. — The British troops are now landing from transports and the French are sending around a battalion from Saigon to the same place. The result is likely to be that there will be two allied armies insteed of one op erating on Chinese soil. Waldenee Enronte to China. Berlin, Ang. 30.—Field Conn* Von Waldersse, accompanied by j his staff, left Berlin this morning en-. ] ■ ngm