Decatur Democrat, Volume 44, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 16 August 1900 — Page 7

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ACRIMEOFTHERAIL EXPRESS MESSENGER FOUND AT END OF HIS RUN FOULLY fr. SLAIN AND ROBBED. Charles Farrell, Discharged Adzms Express Messenger Murders Charles Lane For Money Wherewith to Defray Hit Coining Marriage Expenses. Columbus, 0.. Aug. 11.—The passenger traia on the Pennsylvania line, due to arrive from the west at midnight, was robbed at some point between here and Cincinnati last night and Messenger Charles Lane ot this city killed. The robbery was not discovered until the train pulled into the nation here and the messenger was found cold In death with his revolver, several chambers of which bad been emptied, lying by his side. The contents of th<“ safe had been stolen, the [lout having been blown open. The Deed Confessed. Columbus, 0., Aug. 13.—Charles IL n. Ferrell, a fornu-r employe of the Adams Express company, was arrested Sunday afternoon in this city and has confessed to the killing of Messenger Charles Lane and the robbery of the way safe of the Adams Express lompany on the Pennsylvania eastbound train which arrived in this city it midnight Friday. One thousand dollars of the money which he had stolen was recovered. Ferrell was to have been married Thursday next to Miss Lillian Costlow, the beautiful young daughter ot Patrick Costlow, a engineer on the Pennbdsylvania lines. He bad been discharged from the employ of the Adams Express company about three mouths and had not since been able to lecure employment. He confessed that U'e motive of the robbery was to secure money, of which felt in great peed on account of his approaching panlage. Thp money recovered be bad given to Miss Costlow to keep tor Mm saying it was money he had saved |t°m his earnings, lie was at the home of his affianced and In her combauy when placed under arrest. Farrell Forgot liis Mother. I Columbus, 0.. Aug. 14.—Tobias Ferrell of Steubenville, came to Columbus kst night and visited his son, the selftoufessed murderer of Express Meskoger Lane, at the city prison. There Fas an effecting scene. "Why did you Jo it? du you never think of me or Pother?" asked the father, with tears m his eyes. "Yes, that Is it,” cried the "If I had thought of mother I Fot-ld never have done it.” Both ptln-r and son wept. When asked If had no message to send to his mothF- the young man cried hysterically: phvy will kill me for thia. Tell her I Fill meet her In heaven." Mr. Ferrell. U • Mated that he was the only one of Ro family nbi e t 0 leave home, nil the ftui-rs being prostrate!. Mrs. Ferrell F Ve ty ill and under the care ot a , He Read It. L „ ave You road Bonis’ latest boo!:. Polled Brains ? " ’Tes.” kJj hoUght you <lldn ’ t ,lk « Bo™ 8 * r'l don't." l <IW you rwul 1118 book for? ” I ’cause I knew some blamed fool I„“4„ be to ask me if I had road r -Chicago Tribune.

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CHINA 18 WEAKENING THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT SEEKING PEACE CONDITIONS FROM THE POWERS. AMERICA TAKES A FIRM STAND Kothing Can Be Done Until China Officially Cooperates For Safety of LegationersThe Situation Continues to Remain One of the Deepest Gravity. Washington. Aug. l 1.-The American commander in China in a dispatch of just three words, received at the war department late yesterday afternoon sent a thrill of exultation and expectancy throughout official quarters by announcing his arrival at Ho-Si-Wu. only 33 miles from Pekin, last ThursThe last heard from him before this was at Yang Tsun, which had been captured after a hard tight ami word of his movements since then had been eagerly awaited. Thursday he was 18 miles beyond Yang Tsun. Lang Fang, the place where the 111-fated Seymour expedition met its fate and turned back had been left behind. The battle of i ang Tsun was fought on the sixth and the advance to Mo-Sl-Wu was accomplished on the 9th day’s march of 18 miles in three days, -..is was four days ago and at the same rate of progress Chaffee is even now fairly within striking distance of the walls of Pekin. It was a consummation which the war department had awaited calmly and stirring as the news was that the American force was now nearing the gates of the Imperial city. Secretary Root and Adjt. Gen. Corbin, evinced no surprise as It accorded with calculations although the advance has been more rapid than was expected. The dispatch from Chaffee conveying so much in so few words is as follows: “Che Foo, Aug. 7.—Tenth arrived Hospiuw (Ho-Bi-Wu) yesterday.” Word of the advance soon spread throughout official quarters. In the enthusiasm of tjje moment a report got about that the day for the actus 1 arrival at Pekin had arrived. But the war department had not a word of the advance beyond Ho-SI-Wu. It was deemed hardly likely that the march to Pekin could have been made since last Thursday. At the rate of progress—six miles a daj’ made from Yang Tsung to Ho-SI-Wu—about 30 miles would have been covered In the last live days and up to today this would still leave the international forces thro.' miles from Pekin. View ed from any standpoint the advance to Ho-Si-Wu was of the utmost importance, not only strategically, but also in showing that communication was oi>eii back to Che Foo, that the expected opposition from Chinese hordes bad not been sufficient to prevent the steady forward movement and In the influence it would exert upon the Chinese government. From the fact that it has taken five days for Gen. Chaffee to report the advance to Ho-Si-Wu. it is evident that wire communication is not open to the front. This was hardly to be expected and the safe arrival of the message at least shows that a certain measure of communication is open now. One of the chief sources of congratulation among officials Is that the fancied hordes of China have not materialized or at least have not prevented the In ternational column from drawing close to the gates of Pekin. Shortly after this dispatch arrived anothei message from Gen. Chaffee far more lengthy, gave the melancholy result of the fighting nt Yang Tsung. The cas unity list was given In detail with the additional information that the dead had been burled at Yang Tsung and that the* wounded had been sent buck to the hospital at Tien Tain. The reply of the t’nlteei States gov ernment to China's overtures for peace was made public yesterday showing the firm and final position that had been taken. While expressing satis faction nt this pacific step, the reply states that It Is evident that "there ent De no general negotiation between China and the powers” so long ns the ministers mid legations are restrained and in danger. Then follows a specific statement of what the United States expects as a condition precedent to a cessation of hostilities, viz- that n body of the relief force be permitted to “enter Pekin unmolested" and escort the ministers back to Tien Tsin. It has developed that the reference to “the powers" employed in the Amer lean reply wns not without a distinct meaning. Exchanges between the va rious powers have been going on con stoutly and ns a rosule the official! have the satisfaction of knowing that the position of the United States hat the approval and support of all the great powers. While this had not been expressed In any formal matt ner by all the parties yet the ex changes In the chancellories of Eii rope and through the foreign representatives In Washington bad made 11 positive that the powers were acting unitedly in approval of the course of this government. Several of the foreign represents tives, Including Baron Spock roe Sternberg, —e German charge d’affaires and Mr. De Wollant. the Russiar charge d’affaires, have had extended conferences with Mr. Adee. These added to the assurances of the unan Itn tty among the powers. Ihe pres enee of the Russian representative was gratifying In charing away some misapprehension. which was not shared by the government ns to Rus sin's course In authorizing M. Do Glen to leave Pekin under Chinese escort I It wns pointed out that this in no way brought altout a difference between the. attitude of Russian and that of the

other powers, as all were noting on the theory that the Chinese government must first give an absolute guarantee for the safety of the ministers. Itneems evident that this absolute guarantee cannot be given by China unless It allows the international forces to enter Pekin, so that iu effect the Russian position does not differ materially from that of the other powers. At least Russia is included among those who fully approve the course taken by the United States. A Deplorable Mistake., London, Aug. 14.—A Yang Tsun special says: "Owing to a mistake, British and Russian guns shelled the 14th United States infantry during the night wounding 10." Commenting upon this occurrence, The Standard says: "It is melancholy to learn that the losses of the Americans, who seem to have oorne themselves with conspicuous gallantry were increased by a deplorable error, in consequence of which one of their regiments was pounded by Russian and British cannon. The incident emphazises ths necessity of that close co-operation, which it not easily obtainable without a single commander and a general staff.” Further Massacres Reported. Paris, Aug. 13.—The Patrie publishes the following: “The procureur general of the congregation of the Lazarlst missions. Mgr. Bettembourg, informs us that he has Just been advised by M. Dolcasse that, according to a dispatch from the French consul general at Shanghai, received Sunday. 7,000 Christians have been massacred at Pao Ting, east of Pekin. No other details are at baud.” Mr. Wu Is Elated. Washington, Aug. 13.—Mr. Wu, the Chinese minister here is very much eluted over the appointment of Li Hung Chang as a plenipotentiary to arrange peace with the powers. He sincerely hopes that It will be accepted by them, as the results attained. In his opinion, would be satisfactory to all concerned. Wounded Coming Home. Washington, Aug. 14.—The Solace bringing home the sick and wounded from China sailed yesterday from Yokohama. The cruiser Newark which was Admiral Kempff's flagship while he was in command of the fleet iu China sailed Saturday from Nagasaki for the Cavite naval station, P. I. More Missions Destroyed. Hong-Kong, Aug. 13.—The United States consul general here, Mr. K. W. Wildman, has received a telegram from the American Baptist mission at Swatow, province of Kwang-Tung, saying that three more chapels have been demolished, and that tnere has been much looting of mission property. DEATH OF BARON RUSSELL Lord Chief Justice of England Sueuinhs to Surgical Operation. London. Aug. 11.—Baron Russell of Killowen, Lord Chief Justice of England, died yesterday. Baron Russel had been ill for some time. Thursday an operation was performed, which the patient is reported to have passed through in good condition. This operation, however, resulted iu his death. Printers In Session. Milwaukee, Aug. 14.—The 46th annual convention of the International Typographical union opened at the Masonic Temple yesterday, and will hold sessions throughout the week. MARKET REPORT Prevailing Prices For Grain. Cattle and Provisions on Aug. 13. Indianapolis Grain and Livestock. Wheat Wagon, 73c; No. 2 red, tinner, 78%c. Cora—Dull, No. 2 mixed, 41%c. Oats—Steady; No. mixed, 24%c. Cuttli —Easier at ti3.73ft45.5U. Ilogs—Steady at $4.7.5(55.30. Slro-p—Strong at *2.00ft44.UU. Lulubs —Steady at 84.UUft45.13. Chicago Grain and Provisions (Opened. Closed. Wheat- I 1 Aug ,| .73%1» .<••% Sept .7fl%| ,7‘i Oct 7«%| .73% Corn— i Aug39%] .39% Sept,.. .39%, .39% 0ct38%, .39% Oats- | Aug2l%, .23 Sept 22% .22% Oct. 22% .22% PorkSept 11 (S 3 11 72 Oct 11 70 11 8U Lardkept. fl 75 fl 72 Oct 0 80 U 77 Bibs— Sept 7 10 7 12 oct 7 05 7 07 Jau. > 05 6 05 Closlnf cash markets-Wheat, 73%c; corn, .IpUe, oata, 22c; pork, JU.T2, lard, 8U.72; riba, |7.12. Louisville Grain and Cattle. Wheat—No. 2 red and long berry, 72c. Corn—No. 2 white, 45%c; No. 2 mixed, 44%«. Oats—No. 2 white, 29%c; No. 3 white, "battle- Steady at Roas—Slow at 84.00a3.40. Sheep—Steady at 82.Wftt3.85. Lambs—Slow at 83.00(85.90. Cincinnati Grain and Livestock. Wheat- Easier; No. 2 red, TBe. Cotti Firmer; No. 2 mixed, 42c. Oats Firmer; No. 2 mixed. 22%c. Cattl.t-Stmdy at 83.0"®5.40. Hoss—Active at 84.fi0ftf5.45. Sheep-Dull at 82.35ftt4.15. Lambs—Steady ut |4.00ft*0.50. Chicago Livestock. Cattle—Slow, steers, 84.T5ftffl.00; Stockers, 83.<MXa3.75. Hugs—Weak at 84.t5ft15.45. Sheep—Slow at 83.00®5.00. I.uinbs Strong at $4.23415.05. T*New York Livestock, Cattle—steady at 83.U5ftto.tV. Ilogs Steady nt $5.75ftt5.1V. Sheep Slow at $3.00ft(3.00. I.umbs Weak nt fi:7.V<l7.UO. Toledo Grain, Wheat-Active: cash. 78- ! ft«i Sept 70%C. Corn-Active: No. 2 rash. 40c. Oats-Dull; No. 2 cash, 23c.

SCROFULA 7SESFZ In many respects Scrofula and Consumption are alike ; they develop from the same gen- g g a eral causes, both are hereditary and dependent upon an impure and itn- ft Eg povished blood supply. In consumption the disease fastfens itself upon ** the lungs; in Scrofula the giandsof the neck and throat swell and suppurate, causing ugly running sores; the eyes are inflamed and weak ; there is an almost continual discharge from the eats, the limbs swell, bones ache, and white swelling is frequently a result, causing the diseased bones to work out through the skin, producing indescribable pain and suffering. Cutting away a sore or diseased gland does no good ; the blood is poisoned. The old scrofulous taint which has probably come down through several ;generations has polluted every drop of blood. Scrofula requires vigorous, peisistent treatment. The blood must be brought back to a healthy condition before the terrible disease can be stopped in its work of destruction. Mercury, potash ani other poisonous minerals usually given in such cases do more harm than good ; they ruin the digestion and leave the system in a worse condition than before. S. S. S. is the only medicine that can reach deep-seated blood troubles like Scrofula. It goes down to the very roots of the disease and forces every vestige of poison out of the blood. S. S. S. is the only purely vegetable blood purifier known. The roots and herbs from which it is made contain wonderful blood purifying properties, which no poison, however powerful, can fx -f—, Ta aa— A gffF’ Cnn nRFR- appetite, aids the digestion and restores health and strength to the enfeebled body. If you have reason to think vou have Scrofula, or your child has inherited any blood taint, don’t wait for it to develop, but begin at once the use of S. S. S. It is a fine tonic and the best blood purifier and blood builder known, as it contains no poisonous minerals. S. S. S. is pre-eminently a remedy for children. When n>v .laughter wa. .in infant site h.ni a sev-r.- i.t,- I Scr >(ula t.>r wh’.h she wi, utnlr r t lieton < stant care of physicians for more than two years. She was worse at the end of that time, however and we almost despaired of her life. A few bottles of Swift's Specific cured her completely, as it seemed to " vßsifU-w- ~ go dire, tto the. au— .f the trouble I 4 > not l,elieve it l> is an e juxl f,r s'u'.'. on cases . f l.h. d . !ts.-a,e» Wte. which are beyond the power of other so-called blood remedies S I. Brooks, Monticello, Ga Our medical department is in charge of experienced physicians who have made JB jF Scrofula and Other blood diseases a life Study. Write them about vmr case, or any one IBMMMf YHHrF wBMU you are interested in. Your letter will receive prompt and careful attention. We make no charge whatever for this. Address, THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA. 6A,

A FIERCE ENCOUNTER Union Pacific Train Robbers Meet a Tragic End. Goodland, Kan., Aug. 11.—The two men who held up a Union Pacific train near Hugo, Col., last Sunday morning ; W. J.« Fay, a passenger, ami plundering the passengers, were killed ’ yesterday by a sheriff's posse at the Bartholomew ranch, three miles east of this place. The robbers were lo- i cated iu the house on the ranch and the posse lined up and cut off escape.! After a fusllade between the rubbers and the posse In which J. E. Riggs and George Cullius, deputies, were shot, ’ one of the robbers jumped from a window ami sought to escape, but was shot to death. The posse then lay siege to the house, the remaining robber standing guard with a Winchester, and finally succeeding in setting fire to the building, which was destroyed, the robber perishing In the flames. The outlaws have not been identified. Another Race Tragedy. Sylvania. Ga., Aug. 13.—R. F. Herrington ami Milton Mears were shot and killed Saturday night by two negroes named Alexander as a result of a quarrel caused by the buggy iu which the negroes were riding colliding with Herrington's and Mears buggy. The news quickly spread and Capt. Jesse T. Wade organized a posse to capture the negroes. As tin- posse approached the house of the Alexanders a number of shots were fired j from it in rapid succession and Capt. Wade fell mortally wounded, while, tin- negroes escaped. In the section where the tragedy occurred the black population considerably outnumbers the white and the excltemdut is intense. FOlNltu fAnAunarrMi Some amateurs are stage struck—and some professionals are stage truck. When a woman wants the earth it is because she knows some nice man she would like to give it to. It’s the easiest thing in the world to extract a promise from a man who finds himself in a tight place. The parson adds one to one and the sum Is one; the divorce judge subtracts one from one and two remains. If eggs would only grow on eggplants the incubator would do the rest —and the poor old hen would Lave to retire from business.

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