Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1902 — SLAIN IN BOXER WAR. [ARTICLE]

SLAIN IN BOXER WAR.

DETAILS OF RECENT OUTBREAK IN CHINA. Many Killed in Battle and Other. Taken to Cbangtu and Decapitated— Geological Survey Finds New River - and Lake*in Canada. Mail advices received from the Orient Include official reports from Kwei Chun, ex-viceroy of Sze Chuan, detailing the recent Boxer outbreak there. After relating the incidents leading up to the destruction of the churches in the two districts and the murder of many native converts, the report says: “Several regiments of troops were sent to the disturbed places and besides slaying 200 or 300 of the insurgents the troops succeeded in capturing several, • who were brought to Ghangtu and decapitated. Between 5,000 and 6.000 Boxers had assembled in Hwayong Hsien, Chintang Hsion, and Chein Tow, where they occupied the market towns and killed as many captains of the train hands as they could get hold of. A small force was *ent to the Boxers to exhort them to disperse. I did not take stringent measures on this Occasion, because I feared that among the Boxers there might be many famine stricken inhabitants who were not disposed to do evil, but were simply misled by the Boxers. A fight followed and 200 . Boxers were killed and the others driven back. The force sent was obliged to return.” Concluding, the report says although there still exists elements of disorder, there is not much to be feared from the Boxers, because all the rebel chiefs have been exterminated. SHOOTS OFFICER! KILLS SELF. Forrest, Ohio, Plasterer Commits Suicide to Escape Arrest. At Forest, Ohio, Janies Young, a plasterer, shot and badly wounded a policeman who sought to arrest him, and then, committed suicide by blowing out his brains. Young became intoxicated for the first time in fifteen years, and when he discovered that he was going to be arrested for beating his wife and breaking the furniture, hid himself in a room upstairs and shot John Hannchey, a policeman, as he was nearing the house. The policeman’s face was terribly lacerated and disfigured for life. The shooting caused a gathering of armed and excited citizens at the Young home. An attempt was made to arrest Young, but he committed suicide before the officers could reach him. EXPLORER FINDS NEW RIVER. Large Stream in Canada I. Discovered by Member of Geological Survey. W. J. Wilson, an explorer of the Canadian geological survey, has returned with his party from a tour through the unexplored country to the southwest of James bay. Mr. Wilson reports the discovery of a large river, hitherto unsurveyed, and running between the Albany- river on the south and the Ottawapicket river on the north. The newly ißscovered river has a course of over 300 miles, and near James - bay divides into two branches, emptying into Hudson bay. Several new lakesalso were discovered by the exploring party. Daring Hold-Up in St. Louis. Three masked men with drawn 10volvers entered a saloon in North St. Louis and attempted to hold up the occupants. During the scrimmage that ensued Richard Garrett, an insurance agent, who was sitting at a table, was shot in the stomach and will probably die. The noise frightened the robbers, who ran without securing any booty.

Acquire Portucaese Colonies. The secret clause of the Anglo-German treaty relates to the acquisition of the Portuguese colonies in Africa. By this clause Germany will acquire the northern part of the Portuguese possessions as far as Beira, while Britain will take over the remainder, as well as Delagoa Bay and Lorenzo Marques. Thieves Get SB,OOO in Jewels. Emanuel Jacobus, a lawyer of New York City, reported to the police that his residence in Madison avenue was entered by thieves while the family was at din•ner and that SB,OOO worth of jewelry and a quantity of valuable clothing was stolen. Railroads Fear Car Famine. The railroads of the country face a ear famine of grave proportions, threatening seriously to interfere with enormous' business now being transacted. Large equipment orders have been placed, but manufacturers are unable to meet demand for cars and locomotives. What Rural Delivery Costs. The annual gross cost of a complete rural free delivery service throughout the United States will approximate $24,000.000, according to the annual report of First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne. Murderer Sentenced to Gallows. At Pierce, Neb., Judge Boyd overruled the motion for a new trial in behalf of Gottlieb Niagenfiud and sentenced him to hanged March 13. Niegentind murdered his wife and father-in-law. Russian Czar Is Melancholy. According to information received nt the Danish court. Emperor' Nicholas of Russia is greatly depressed in mind and is melancholy. Reciprocity with Newfoundland. The Bond-Hay./ treaty, providing for reciprocity between United States and .Newfoundland, has been signed. £■ j''. ■ sin—.m ~1,, I.UII - Gen. Corbin's Recommendations. Marriage of young United States army officers is opposed by Adjt. Gen. Corbin in his annual report; pay declared insufficient and family cares detrimental to service; restoration of canteen is urged to stop desertions. Phonograph at the Funeral. Rev. Samuel Pearson, pastor of the First Congregational Church of I*avenworth, Kan., used a phonograph to supply the music at the funeral of Daniel P. Williams, an old resident, and calls the experiment a puccesa. - - ,