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Wholesale Murder* Reported From Pekin. Such tbo Story Said to Havo Been SenC From London. London, July 13 ?A news agency report aeye that an offioial message received in London etatee that all She foreignere in Pekin were murder vd July ? . The aoaaty oable diepatchee re eeived today add nothing to the knowledge in London of the Chinese Situation It ia etated poaitively from Canton that LI Hung Chang wilt remain there ootil Ida allied troopa have defeated Prince Tuan's forcea, and thou will gr north to lend bis powerful aid in arranging terma of peace, cooperating witb Prince Ching, Yung Lu ind tbe ether pro foreign vioeroye For the present Li Hoog Chang coosidere ibat be oao beat cootrol aod direct tbe viceroys from Canton aod also keen io check the turbulent province ef Kwang Tung AH tbe foreigoera and miasiooarieo bave evacuated Wen Obau aod have arrived at Niog Po. Large bodies of Boxers appeared at Wan Chan aod tbreateoed to exterminate tbe foreign era aod Obristaias. Tbey also dis? tributed banaera, badges aod nflara ?atory ant; foreigafappealo Tbe Tien Tsia correepoodeot ot Tbe Express, telegraphing undor date wf Jury 9? aasarta that tbe Chinese are daily driving io tbe allies Tbey bava mounted, aaya tbe correepon deal, IS fresh guoo io advantageous positions, witb wbiob tbey are sweepiog the etreete of the foreign settlement, tbe incessant fire render? ing position after position quite un? tenable THREE THOUSAND KILLED. The Daily Mail's St Petersburg correepoodeot says that io tba laat ?ix boars' battle outside of Tien Tsio, lbs Cosssoks captured six Kropp Cos aod killed no on hers of fleeing Mrs Tbo Chinese loot 3,000 kill ed. inclodiog Qso ilex LITTLE NEWS RECEIVED. Io tbo hooee of commoos today, re p%reg to sjaeetions oo tbo sobjoct. the parliamentary aecretary of the for eigo office, Mr Broderick, said that little newe had been received from Chins Her majesty's government, be explsioed, hsd been oosble to communicate with tbe British naval oftioere in Chios, ss tbe laod lines be ewe en Chefoj aod Shanghai hsd been Act A dispatch purporting to havo seen asot from the emperor of China to her majesty's government was received yesterday, but the seeretary aaid he wee unable to promise to make ite cooteots known wassasw ^bjsjswj preparing (or Pottible War, Washington, July 12.?4 Oo to Pe Sin" is the policy adopted by our sjo-remment It ie eaid that regard lees of tbe iseuso raised as to the ant'jj.aicity of the Iste Chinese oote, ar the accuracy of ite ststemente of fact, or the qnestions raised as to tbe responsibility for the preseot situs tion (ur government at least is de? termined not to relsx its efforts to reech Pekin, to get in (ouch with Mr Conger if be ie alive, to take the necessary steps for the protection of Amriicsn interests snd in fact to do all those things set out in Secretary Hay's note to the powers, including a reckoning witb the person or per sons responsible for tbe outrageous even *? ?f the piat six woekj Tw*?n4y-four hours' s; ?nsideration ef tu* ClrftiOAti note leaven the officials have convinced that i< marks tue be ginning of a goners! effort < u tbe par; ol the Cninesw* officials io relieve sWaMafeet trwej isjayoeslbtllti for tee ttevmT.l of twO foreign ministers and lies righting ut Tino Tata Th* news from Tien Tsin of the anssMf>r?tt ?ry relation** betWwOS the allied f??rcea g ?ee to confirm the war department officials h e in their orig >oel conviction that two or three bri^'-id"* of Americans troops, veter? ans of the Indian war. of the Cuban campaign and of Ihe Philippine jun gle asjsjsj could hsve achieved some ve'o I'''- reeulte by this time bad Ihey bfsM| a T^n Tsin Col I. ?( ?ihm' orders are broadly irame't. and,.it is said at the war de partium!, that white he retains com man I of his own men under ail cir eumttsnce*, he may cooperate to any silent with the allied forces Col Hoyi'H Tribute to Col dough's Compaoy. in tu? opening \> ? rt of his speech on campaign day in Sumter, Col lloyt referred to his services in the E*aJ metto Shsrpshooters during the civil war, and had the following to sty of Cspt Alex Culclough's company, which wss composed almost all, if not entirely, of Sumter men. From a roan like Col lloyt, thin is high testimony, but thoso who knew Capt Cololough snd his men feel that it is aonn too strong : "In the wsr between the states it was my fortune to serve in Iho esrno regiment witb CApt Alexander Col dough's compsny from Sumter coun ly snd I desiro hero to state that braver, nobler or mure gallaut men jievsr breathed tbe breatb of life '' Fears of Aotua. ?Extermina? tion Wat-hingtuD, Joly 13.?Tho Cbioeas minister, Mr Wo, has undertuken to get through a cipher cable aiessago from Secretary Hay to United States Mir.ietor Conger at Pekin. and to deliver back tbe reply of Minister Coo gor if bo bo aliTO. Mr Wu forwarded tbo eipber dispatch, together with ao extended explanatory message of his own, on Wednesday, and the results are now being eegorly awaited both by Seoretary Hay aod the Chinese minis tar, although it is appreciated that somo days must clapso before runners etn oarry out this plan ot opening up communication between the American government at Washington and tbo American minister at Pekin. It was soon after Minister Wo pre? sented t .e text of the ediot issued by the Cbio se imperial government that Mr. Hay -equeetod him to get through a message to Minister Conger. Sinoo tbe Chinese government bid auooeeded 10 gettiog through its own oommuoioa tioo from Pekin, Mr Hay Mi that it was quite reasonable to ask that like communication be opened between oar minister aod the government here Mr. Wo readily asseoted to this propo? sition Mr. Hay thereupon wrote the mes? sage aod had it translated into tbs offioial oipher of lbs stats department. Tbs eonteots wsre not made known to Minister Wo, bat io its unintelligible oipher form it wss eotrasted to htm to be plaeed io tbe bands of Minister Conger at the earliest possible moment. Mr. Wu determined to sot through the medium of ao influential imperial officer at 8banghai, who by reason of his posi? tion, is better sbls tbao aoyone else io China to exeoute soeh a mission. Besides forwarding the message to Minister Conger, Mr. Wo sent to tho Chinese offioial a detailed aod urgent explanatory message, to whieh was set forth tbs imperative importance of per? forming this service for the American government. Tbs offioial wss urged to ?pars oo effort or sxpense io forward iog the message by carriers, runners, or aoy other means, into tbs haods of Minister Cooger, aod to ass like means 11 gettiog back tbs soswer to tbe Ameriean government. Two days have ilapssd siooe tbe message to Mr. Coo gtr wsot forward, aod it is oonfidsotly believed that it is oow oo its wsy from Shanghai to Pskin. FE AH THE VERY WORST. Washington. July 13 ?Tbe depart? ment of state has rsoeived a dispatoh from Consul Qeoeral Goodnow at Sheoghai, saying that the governor of Shang Tung wires that the Boxors and soldiers were bombarding the legations for a final attaok upon tbo 7th of July. He is extremely anxious for tbe safety of tbe ministers and friendly Chinese in Pekio. Tbe consul adds thai fears for tbo warst are generally entertaiued. Ttc state departmeot has also rc ccived a dispatob from Consul MoWade at Canton saying that tbe vioeroy Li Hang Cbsog has engaged quarters upon tbe Chinese steamer Anpiog, but that tbe date of his depirture for the north is as yet undecided Consul General Goodoow's message terribly deprossed the cffioials hero All along they have suspeoted that lbs varioQs communication" received from Chinese sources in Shanghai havo been preparing tbe way for the announce? ment of tbe extermination of tbo for? eign ministers and their wives, chil? dren, attaobes, dependents and guards. The ooosul general's ursiafc), it is understood, is but a repetition of the latest press reports from Sbaogbai, but tbe state department has come to plaoo a high estimation on Mr Good now'(< advioes. It appreciates the fact that be docj not send every pieoo of ojrelublo gosip afl>at ia tbe reuta t onal news ccrrre where he is stations 5, but uses fassj jurigmeut io sifting out the probable from the otber kind of news. Moreover, bis advice this time i* from tbo Chinese governor of tbo prrv In oo wherein Sounghai is ?ttuated, and |l is bard to contrive of an adequate f JOS St for the fa'sifioatioo of the ftstl by that cfueial in the diicctioo of thin particular report. Therefore, I be state department, wbiob has all along been hopeful of the ultimate rescus of tbe ministers at Pekin, bus now joined European chancellories in tho belief that they bavo all been killed NOTHING FROM ADMIRAL REMEY Washington, July 13 ?Seoretary Long stated at a lato hour tonight that be had not received a word during tbe day or evening from Admiral Remey, in oommand of tbe Asiatio squadron in Chinese, waters The faot that tbe ad liral bas not made any report of tho conditions said to exist in Pekiu and tho reported murder of tbo ministers S^crotary Long regards as a hopeful tigo, as he inclines to tbo opinion that had aoy finality occurred in tbo oapital some word or rumor of it might have found its way to Tion Till or Tako ???mmm> ???? The British loss tn Booth Afrioa up to date about. rquaU tho total number of Hjers engaged ll buttle ; and the end is not yet CASTORS A For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature of DR Rh;It) ON CHINA. [Wv Dr U?bert C. Heid, president of Ibo International Institute ol Chin.;, looated at PtklO, hart an article in the May number oi tbe Noith American Review entitled "The Pow era and the Partition oi China," which is rendered more interesting by very recent events occuriing since the article wss written Dr Reid in hia work for tho institute has como in contact with influential and thinking men of other countiies, especially with those most deeply interested in and responsible for the relations existing between China hikI the rest of the world?ministers of foreign countries chiefly. Dr Reid does not attempt to give authorized statements of the views of the ministers of their countries, but only tbe impressions gathered by him, with his grounds for bis belief He takes the nations up in order and discusses the attitude of each Great Britain was for a long time in favor of the integrity of China, because it predominated the country commercially. Of late it has become much concerned about "maintaining British influence ;" it has abandoned the "open door'1 policy for "spheres of influence." Great Britain would prefer to see China remain intact, but seeing be wo predominence threat? ened, is muring efforts to get a strong foothold in tbe rich Yang Tee valley China's wishes and rights are entirely ignored The only question is, what is best for Great Britain. Lord Charles Beresford upon his return from his recent tour of commercial investigations in China recommends one of two propositions ; either to train the Chinese troops for tbe pro? tection of the Yang-Tse valley or else to organize an alliance with the United States, Germany and Japan as against Russia and France Dr Reid thinks Russia is much misjudged ; that they really bave a much strooger feeling for the Chinese than for tbe Germans and English Russia boo not taken possession of Manchuria province, wbiob still pays its tuxes to China. Russia really interferes less in tbe ioternsl affairs of China tbsn any other nation. Tho building of the great Siberian rail rood hss given Russia snob immeose advantages that tbe jealousy of other countries bas been aroused, snd tbey think she will try to acquire s large share of China Dr Reid says that while Russia would like to exercise a dominant influence in China, as other nations do, she would much prefer that the empire should remain intact, but since dismemberment is "in the air," she is strengthening her situa? tion so ns to be able to take posses? sion of Manchuria and Mongolia and the city of Pekin whenever the scram bie comee. This no doubt accounts for what is regarded as Russia's sel? fish policy since the recent troubles began France's interest in China is mis siouary more than commercial She has all Catholic missions under her protection. France does not enter largely into tbe question of dismem? berment and only because of ber sympathy with Russia on account of financial obligations, The murder of two missionaries in the province ol Shantung two years ago gave Germany the occasion of acquiting large influence in that ter ritory, together with the important port of Kiao Chow. Japan, though lateiy at war with China, would not naturally op pose dismemberment Being so much in the same condition as China she would herself eventually s??er the same state Mr. Reid believes that America would prefer to see China remaiu iu tact, but that if dismemberment takes place the United States will have lo be consulted with?which meano she would demand a share. Ho ti.Avo, what we all know, that tbe average American has very little re spect for the Chinese as a race This is shown in our excluding them from this country Dr. Ried closes his article as fol lows: "Thus through mutual jealousies of tbe nations, China may be held to gethor. All seek their own interests first, from what some would term patriotic motives, and yet this very self interest is dependent on tbe preservation of China. A scramble for conquest, possessions, sovereign ty, in China would endanger the peace of the whole world. Eveu a struggle for established spheres of influence, with Chiuese authority weakened more and more, would not only be treacherous to China but pro? voke such discord, animosities, riots and resentments as to make the icss and trouble of the participants great? er than the gain and honor Each na tion, while anxious for more influ? ence, is opposed to the increased in flucnce of any other uation. The whoie territory of China preseuts so many opportunities for foreign enter? prise that all nrcfor competition to exoloslveness and dlsmembermeut." -???MB> ?*>*>? a? a trlghftal Blonder Will?> 11 o: i cause n horrible Muni, Seal i, Cut ? r (,rui e. Duralen'? Arnica ! al?e, tho beat In the world will kill dm pain und promptly ban] it. Cure? <>M Bursa, Fever Bore*, Ulcer*, Boil*, Felon*. Coro?, all Skin Eruption . He t Pile Cure on eartb. Only 16 eta, ? l <?.x. Cure iranteed. .v">i l by .i. K. W. ?ahorinc, l'mg gist. ? Qood bamaiookl clitap?better ones for a liule more??t 11. Cl. Usteeu k Co'i. r Summer Cooking The handiest, cleanest, safest, coolest and most economical summer cook stove ever sold. The "VVickleSS Blue Flame Oil Stove/ Burns ordinary kerosene. Combines the efficiency of the coal range and the convenience and comfort of the gas range at a frac? tion of the expense of either. An absolutely safe and clean stove; will not smoke, smell or get greasy; can't explode. Can be moved anywhere. Sold wherever stoves are sold. If your dealer does not have them, write to STANDARD OIL COMPANY. Mrs. L. Atkinson, Fashionable IVI IL LI 14 E R Y. XTev Summer doods and Novelties Coming; in Every Week. Stock of Flowers aod all Trimming Mate? rials full oow fur Summer use. Dailj additions of n?w designs io Trimmings keep our Trimmed Hat Department continu? ously attractive. The oatgoing model* are promptly replaced by later ideas of our own designing and copies of tbe latest Hats shown io New York. Tbe same exelusiteoese characterize our exhibit of UNTRIMMBD HATS, which com? prises choice selectioos of Straw Braids, io white, black aod tbe pastel shades Prices tbe lowest io city for equal qualities. Mrs. L. Atkinson, SUMTER, S. C. May 16 _ FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SUMTER, STATE, riTY AND COUNTY DE? POSITORY, SUMTER, S. C. Paid up Capital.$ 75,000 CO Surplus and Pro?ie .... ?Ji.OOO OU Additional Liability of Stock? holder in excess of their stock. 75,000 00 i Total protection to depositors, $175 G00 00 Trance:* ?? Ger era! Banking Bu?;ii;rS3. Spec ??' attention piven to collections. SWINGS DEPARTMENT. Deposi i of $1 and upwards received. Io terest allowed at the rate of 4 per cent.,per annum, on amounts above $5 aud net excell? ing $30.', ii nable quarterly, oo first days of Jaouary, April, July nod Uctoorr. R M. WALLACE, L.S.Caii?on, President. Cashier Onion Sets AND Garden Seeds. A supply of Onioo Sets, of choice varieties, and fre6h Garden Seeds for the eeaeon'e planting, now on hand, FULL LINK OF MEDICINES, PERFUMERY I and Fancy Articles, Usually found in a first class Drug Store. Prescriptions carefully com? pounded at reasonable prices. Ja F. W. DeLorme. Oct 25 Anyone sending a sketch and description ma? quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention ta probably patent able. Communica? tions MrictlyoonSdentlal. Handbook on Patents sent 1 roe Oldest aeencv for securing patent?. Patent a tak. n through Munn A Co. receive special notier, without charge, iu tbo Scientific American. A handsomely Illustrated weekly, l.arcest cir? culation ofcny m ienttfle Journal. Terma, fii a year- fonr ISTtmthB, ft. tioJd by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co.36""??1?"? New York Branch ?tflco. <&? ? Wt* Wasbiuiitoii. I>. C. Tinesar? 1 have on bund a lot of i ' Elome-made V inegar of very Gne quality. The flavor is del? icate, while the strength is equal to any to be had. Will be sohl al my residence for 10 cents per gallon. We I*. OSTfiKft. Too Many Goods. In some of our departments, we are overstocked, and rather than carry a surplus into next season, when the indications are we can replace them for less money, we have determined to put a Cleaning Out Price on them. In Clothing we have about 25 Crash Suits Worth $3 to $3.50; we offer them at $1.95 This is actually less than the goods are worth to buy, and at above price should not last long. 100 pairs Boy's Washable PantS sizeo 4 to 15?35c to 50c values at 25c per pair. 25 DUCK VESTS?Plain and fancy, single and dou? ble-breasted goods worth $1.50 to ?2?as long as they last they go at 95C. We have still some good values left in Flannel Coats and Coats and Vests? if you find your size we will guarantee to save you money. Men's Low Cut Shoes. Reynolds make ?o grade, as long as they last $2.40. Bay State make $2 grade, $1.60, Ladies' Oxfords?black and tan. Grodman brand?the $1.50 grade $1,10. Ladies' Shirt Waists?With laundered Collars and Cuffs?formerly sold 40c to 50c, Now 2?C. The 25c grade, 15c. We have a few very desirable nattenis in Silk Waists left Formerly sold at 50, 75, 85c and ?1 ?while they last they go at 38, 50, GOc and 75c These j&uet be seen to be appreciated. What is left of our Silk and Wool Challies we will sell at 23 cents. It is needless to add that persons wishing to take advantage of these prices will be expected to bring the CASH. O DONNELL I CO. THE PUDDING SWAMP TOBACCO WAREHOUSE CO'Y OF MAYESVILLE. BegS tO announce, that. Having decided to no longer lease its property, it will conduct its warehouse at Mayes ville during the season of 1000 under the management of JOHN W. MILLS. Mr. Mills will be in Mayesville on July 10th, and from that time on will personally look after the interests of our customers. We have Secured a large Corps of Buyers, with large orders, and promise the best prices, the best atten? tion and the largest returns of any warehouse in the State. Messrs Hall ?fc Clement are do longer connected with our house, but Mr. Mills wiil have an i flicietit corpj ot ataietattt* and will make every endeavor to please yon and merit your patronage. Our llouso will have u? First Regular Sale on August 2d, 1900, but we will ban lie any tobaccos brought t>> us from and aftei July 10th. UIVE 1 \ TRIAL. THE PUDDING SWAMP TOBACCO WAREHOUSE COMPANY. W. D. GtAMBLB, A. A. STRAUSS, President. Secretary and Treas. June 27 8