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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
JAPANHsE WKKE DEFEATED.
The Chinese Cavalry and Artiiiery Driven
bx IN a rmN OF six Ihom.amd.

LONDON, Aug "a dispatch from
Shanghai 10 "A news agency here says u
letter received iu Dhrr-foO oh the -fth
from ohemulp0, Cored, reasS ertS that The
Japanese were defeated by tine Chinese
at Ping Yang. Thirteen japanese trans
ports, cJnveye ed by nineteen "arshipS, az
rived ln Estuary, on Iaston6- hanS' on
the 1sth instant, and landed q force OF
500 men, who advanced upon t1nB-l ang.
When midway between the Landing place
and their objective point the japanese
were attacked by tne chinese ca.aiiy,
who succeeded IN dividing the advancins
column into TWO parts. lnereupon the
Chiuc-e artillery poured u heavy me mo
the japanese ranks, creating almost
panic The Japanese retrcated I'm disorder
tO the shore, where the advance oL the
Chinese was checked by fire from the
guns OF the japanese fleet. The japanese
lost 1870 men.
The letter does not mention the retreat
Of japanese troops from thungho, from
Whi b place. according 10 Chinese reports,
they bad been driven. Nevertheless. IL
D. believed that the Chinese are IN pos
session ~ ChunghO, as 70 t. stated thdt
"a council az war was held there August
2Ith. when 10 WAS decided 10 attack the
main japanese force. which Is preNentinB
the Chinese advance upon Seoul IL IS
reported that the Japan-e are reeInbdrk-
ing their heavy baggage in Plug Yang
inlet. The country Is being secured by
Chinese cavalry, who have taken prison
cls and beheaded hundreds OF straggers.
BRILLIANT RETREAT.
LONDON. Aug. "a dispatch 10 the
Times from Tien r-iu says General Nehs
force Of 1000 men Joined the main body Of
the Chinese troops AZ Illg-Nang on the
morning OF August 23d. The retreat from
Yashau was q brilliant feat. The heat
was intense. and The route lay through a
difficult country. in addition 10 these. the
column was harassed along the whole
distance by bodies OF tine enemy. Bus
Notwithstanding this. the march Of $50
miles was Effected In order, the
japanese lines at chrsl chew being
broken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

WELDON. \. c.. Aug. 25.-SpeciaL-A
member of the Republican congressional
executive committee was here yesterday
for the purpose Of getting both chea tham
einnaj race I'm this district White and
Ghratham both claim 10 have been noini-
nated hy the recent convention, and
neither is willing to withdraw in favor Of
~ ntbor White agreed To Withdraw. pro-
"a CLoatham would also do the same,
bWt Cheatham is not willing to withdraw.
i.,aneo he saws ne was regularly n0mlna-
TED. 50 nothing was accomplished by the
Interference of the head bosses.
The Thirlites claim that IT IS imp0ssi-
bls for the Democrats to elect Woodland
Thov claimed the same thing two years
ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
PYrHIAB hNCAMPMshT.
1he Outlook il for "a Comparatively Small
Attendnt co.

WASHINGTON, Aug 25.-To-day the
Pythian camp ON the Monument grounds
was formally turned over by the Citizens
Committee 60 MaJor-Gener1l Carnahan,
c0umander-in-chicf OF the order All the
tents have been erected dud everything
As in readiness there 1Or the visiting or
ganiZiuou-.
pythlan officers are much disappointed
over the prospect Of Il comparatively
small attendance at the encampment
ThIt f. attributed 10 two reasons the
fa.lura of most of the railroad companies
10 make low rate and the desire OF
many people, who would otherwise at
Ind t5 witness the grand army eucamp-
nlrnt at pittsburg next month. lt is cN-
pcctcd that Texas viii send one OF the
,rsest contineents OF Knights and other
Visitors. This is ascribed 80 the fact that
a round-trip rate from Texas 90 Washing
Ton has been made ~ the railroads.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

to arbitration. He under no circum-
stances favored compulsory arbitration.
In regard 20 injunctions by courts, Mr..
Gompers thought the courts often made
law where the statutes were silent. These
new laws were afterwards called pre-
cedents. In this way an injustice will
sometimes work on the laborlng classes
by the courts. The witness thought the
law should rather conform 10 present
conditions than present conditions to
the law.
Mr.. Gompers' views were clearly and
distinctly stated. and seemed 10 produce
profound impression. When ne had
finished, the commission adjourned until
Monday.
Commissioner Herman was not present
to-day. IL was given out that he had
gone to Milwaukee on visit and would
return Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, Aug p The
ticket SO far as nominated hy the Dcuo-
cratic convention. Up 10 am etiIy houf
ms morning. is AS 10 lows. Governor,
james Ii. Budd; Acknowledgment
William r. Jeters. Justice Su RENE
court dong term. Jackson Temple and
James r.. Murphy; Justice Snpreme Court
short term. il. 4. Brilgofcri, Secretary
of state. Ben. A. Maddox. Attorney-ic
eral 4. II. Paris; state Treasurer. ). g.
castro: Congress. James g. Magufe. ".
IT, Afford. A. 9. Camminotu Thomas
g.. Gcary. Warren B. English, and Geo.
ID Parton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
Exit o. Cong ., ssmen from Washington

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Aug 2J.-Seyeral
OF the congressional Leaders saw Secre-
tary Carlisle and other members Of the
Cabinet to-day. and say they were told
there was no further doubt that the tariff
bill would become law without the
Presidents signature. Il * also stated
with much positiyeness by the House
leaders thar there viii be no message 40
was ANTICIPATED I'm some quarters. The
House Was NOT in session to-day. but the
members on hand are packing up for their
departure Speaker Crisp viii leave Tues
day evening, going 20 Georgia. where he
makes his first speech or the campaign
an Atlanta September 6th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
Coal uiner.' strike IN nontana,

BUTTE. MONT. Aug. 25.-The strike
among coal miners at Belt. Mont, has
ended with the companies closing down
all mines completely and permanently
nun1ps drawn, stores and hotels closed.
and all contracts Tor machinery and sup
plies cancelled. Work on the railroad
Branch is also abandoned. About l0)
miners are thrown out OF employment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
BIG BLAZE IN NORFOLK.
Fire Destroys Finy Thousand Dollars
Worth of Property

NORFOLK. VA, Aug 2j.-Special.-Fire
tonight destroyed the stOre-hOuses II
Jones. Lee X CO.. ). r. Nye x CO.. ". II.
Abbott Detheredge x CO., on Commerce
street. dealers in cotton. peanuts and
produce The loss Is about 5000: COW
cred by insurance.
sergeant Murray. one Of the newlv-ap-
pointed police officers, shot and dangerous
ly wounded negro tonight The negro
vas begging. Murray attempted 20 arrest
MIN. and he fed. The officer fired five
shots. He will be prosecuted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
Abe BnZ7ard Convicted.

LANCASTER. PA, Aug. 25.-A5e Buz-
zard was this afternoon convicted Of
breaking into the IahncstOcks' mill al
Epnrata and blowing open the safe, ana
then plea ded guilty l. rcbbing Cohen's
clothing store in Ephratd AID the Lancas-
ter and WOwlinetOn railroad station and
post-ofice AT Cedar Lane lie MAS sem
terCcd TO eleven years imprlsOl mont In
the Eastern penitentiaTy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
To,,us Wrecked by Wind and Rain

EEKLIN, Aug. 2-The towns Of
srhWalm and Waltersbruck. in the Nosel-
berg mountains. i'm Hesse, We're wrecked
today by heavy wind storm ana water
vgn,tts The towns were Hooded and
trers were snapped OF Or torn up by the
roots. ~ Obcr0nOn "a cart. with the
horses attached. and the driver Were lifted
e.r1, distance in the air 10y the force Of
,h- wind and then dashed 20 the ground.
The cart Was completely demolished and
he driver and both horses were killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Aug. "a spe-
cial from Selrni. Ala. says the heaviest
rains known for may years past have
inestimable damage 10 crops. About 4Oo
bales OF unpicked cotton were ruined and
over 1000 acres Il corn in this county
destroyed. Reports received state mat
the swollen streams have submerged at
least 90 acres Of low lands. Rain has
fallen 10 n depth Of six inches In the
last twenty four hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

BOSTON. Aug. 25.-At a meeting of
the Democratic state Committee today
et-fuire John Corcoran was ele .tcl
Chairman OF the committee. ard 10 was
decided to hold the State CONVENTION i'm
Music lau. Boston, october SIN. The
executive committee viii decide Later
nnon the oliicers oi The oOnNnlon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. August %
Near 81 Augustine. Fla, to-day Mr.. J.
W craft accidentally killed his wife.
Mr. Craft was preparing 20 20 hunting,
and was sitting on his porch with his
gun across his knee. the muZzle pointing
towards his wife, who was sitting with
her back toward her husband. In some
uEaCcOuItable way the gun was discharg-
ed. the load OF bucksot entering the wo-
mans back, killing her instantly. Mr..
Graft Is almost crazed by the accident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

PEORIA. I'LL. Aug. 2j-The whisky
trust failed to get the $4,000. which
II was supposed 10 have made arrange
ments for yesterday: at least there Is no
knowledge OF a deposit Of money having
been made in any OF the local banks, ami
the whisky stlll remains I'm the nnre-
house. to-day's revenue receipts being
onlY 81 .6G6.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
The Queen Ashore.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Aug. 2j.-The
Merchants Exchange has "a telegram from
port Townsend. stating that the steamer
Chilcat has arrived there. and IL IS re-
ported that the steamer queen f. ashore.
head on. at the point Of Camarant Is
land. near Spencers Cannery. A aska.
The Queen has a big passenger. list Of
Alaska excursionists. but il is not re-
ported that they are In any danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
The Presldent,s P.Ans.

President has no plans about leaving
Washington when Congress adiourns. said
Private Secretary Thurber this morning.
Mr.. Cleveland expects TO leave "Wednesday
morning 10 20 direct 10 Gray Gables, but
IL Is not unlikely that ne will agree TO
remain over until Thursday morning 10
participate I'm the encampment OF the
Uniform Rank OF Knights OF Pythias,
which begins Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

CHICAGO, Aug. ga. {. Heesing. the
veteran founder OF tie Illinois stats
Zcitung, one of the leading German
papers OF this country has suffered a
stroke Of paralysis. and is IN precar-
ious condition. He was brought To Chca-
90 to-day from his summer home. Mr..
Heosing is the father of Washington Hee-
sing. postmaster OF Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Aug. 25-For
Virginia: Local rains. cooler. variable
winds.
For North Carolina: Local rains. cooler
in northern portion, southerly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

rAC1<SON\1LI4E FLA. Aug. 25-
the Pooulists II the First Florida dis
trlct met in convention in Dale city to
dav' and nominated Hon. Daniel l.. Nc
Kinnon. Of Washington county for CON
press. The Omaha platform was endorsed.
and President Cleveland was denounced
for quelling the Chicago riots.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
A DisaStr0uS CyrlOnr.

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 25.-A terribly
disastrous cyclone swept along the shore
of the Sea OF AzOf to-day. working I'M
mense damage. In some instances entire
villages were swept into. the sea. Many
steamers were sunk or driven ashore and
wrecked, and 1t Is believed that at least
one thousand persons perlshed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

RENO. NEV.. Aug. 25.--The Republi leans
met to-day and adopted a silver platform
A G. Cleveland. OF White Pine. was nom
mated for Governor; Il. f. Bartine, OF
Ormshy, for Congress. Othcr nominations
were j. NJ Hmmitt Lieutenaut-GOverno f;
ri. A. Murphy. judge Of the Supreme
Court; J. u. Terryson. Attorney
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

BON AIR, VA, Aug. Especial
Melvin Martin viii preach at Bethlehem
Baptist church at ll:50 Sunday, August
acceptance during this week, and has
completely captivated the entire audience,
which has been very large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Aug. 2-A
special from Key West to the Times
Union says that the torpedo boat Ericsson
arrived there yesterday from New or
leans, having left the latter place Wed
nesday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

TANGIER, Aug. 25.--The Sultan Of Mo-
rocco has issued a circular letter 10 the
powers. requesting them not TO appoint
consuIs al Fez for fear Of creating Sc
rious troubles in the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
Co,reda,ate Veterans 10 uart.

LUNENBURG COURTHOUSE. VA.
Aug. 25-Speclal.--A called meeting OF the
SURVIVORS OF Company "G." Ninth Nir-
ginia Cavalry, viii be held az LuRenbgrg
Courthouse on September 10Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
VOL. S-NEW SERIES NO I3i.

cxhausting work Of the parliamentary
session. The Irish commoners. who had
promised 10 appear on the platforms
then threatened to stay away unless more
English members should accompany
them. They viii 20. but not willingly.
The resolution which will be produced at
every meeting In the park is as follows:
I'VE regret that the Government have
been unable 10 give any definite plcdse
rs 10 their action regarding the House
of Lords We call upon them 20 take
immediate steps 60 abolish the mischiGy-
Gus and useless hereditary chamber. We
call upon all electors OF the United King
dom 10 refuse 10 support any candidate
VINO viii not pedge himself TO advocate
such a step"
The Independent Labor party threatens
20 amend this resolution with deciafa-
ton that the House Of Commons needs
reforming more than does the House OF
Lords The Conservative C0mWttee say
they Will not allow this amendment 70
be submitted.
TIE CHGNA-JAPAN wAR.
The British manufacturers II armament
resent the stringent enforcement ot the
foreign enlistment act IN Wow ot me
Ch.nese-Japaue- war II Sc ms that botl
China ana Japan are ordering var Shlp5
and ammuniuon ffom firms in the bu!teI
Kingdom. and that each IS lAyln~ iniQf-
nation at the Foreisn Oiiice against me
ctfer.
Georcc NathauiI Curzons' now book
cclVlug much attention ftnm The news
papers. ass 81 bears directly upon many
questions involved In the prt sent war.
Curious y enough. 81 is praised as hi-Nly
by the Liberals as the Tories. Ihe
Speaker cOmmenls SIR. CurzOus' ai6u-
ment that II all civilized nations, Eng
land has the best Oppurt nifty " plout-
Ing from China's future because England
has ample capital 20 lend. and The Eng
lish language is already becoming me-
dium between the Chinese Of dlnerent
provinces. The Speaker expresses fui-
thcr it's agreement with Mr. CIR on
THE English are notably sue s-ful IN
conducting governments in bcualf OF
native races. Mr.. Cmz0n argues right
~ that the British policy is not u q n
uuer China, but to strrng hen her AGAINST
Russia. 10 gain her confidence. ana when
SHE asks for assistance, t. I'VE il free
" Already the customs service BIS IN the
hands OF English. May not the English,
at China's request, undertake thc rest
OF the work Of governing
FOR IGN MOTIFS.
The Queen wishes to make voyas e 70
John O'GrOats when she goes 10 Bal
moral this year, and her physicians VIII
allow IL II the weather is proWuoAs.
The cOttagers ON the Dreamer estate,
scotland are grumbhng because TIE
Duke II FIFE the largest landlord in
the neighborhood. has refused 90 lct them
take .0lgers during the season. IL iS uu-
OF others who resent the intrusion or
visitors most Of whom are women VINO
sit on camp stools all day in mont OF
the lodge gates If the large castles.
reading. sewing. and peering at the
Princes and Princess.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
RANGE or raE rnEsMoMErER-

Following was the range or the Their
mometer at The Times office yesterday:
A. NJ, II; t. NJ. Nj: 3 r. A., -. u
p. NJ. 81; Z. M.. 81: midnight. ~.
Average, 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

mond: ". +. vandegrift. OF Charlottes-
Vile. and J. D.. Hobbin, Of Roanoke. are
at the Metropolitan. ii. IL. W.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
70 rorr orA slNATE QUORUM.

Senator Hunton left for Cape Nav yes
terdav Immediately after the adjourn
meut OF the Senate. lie viii return on
Monday.
senator Daniel spent the morning in his
committee-room, whore he had several
callers.
There Is not much prospect for a quo
rum of the Senate Monday. as the Ser
gcant-at-Arms refuses 10 compel the at
tendance OF senators by force unless
armed with warrants OF arrest, and the
Republican absCntees rather enjoy me
helpless condition OF their Democratic
colleagues. and treat the telegrams re-
questng their return with conteH3tuous
silence. -,
sergeant-at-Arms bright said today
that he did not look for quorum uh'll
December. - ~.
Hon. benjamin II. Bum; or rocky
Mount X C.. was at the Capitol TO-DAY.
Neesrs w ". watt. John W Fiies
" - Gibson. A. q. Waters VI. \. camp
he'll ~ i brothers, j. Il. Patrick, and
y :, NcCaiu, of North Carolina, are
III ciennl tiie v,I' w. Jones. formerly of Han
-, ,u'olvr 'l.,,rtv arrived here to-day.
oHel W. fSessor W. Is. Mango and Messrs.
,.i'I'.,ss uerndon and W. II. Hurkamp, OF
=, ,,,uaIIplSricL shurg. are in the city.
i fIcIionei William NJ. Robbins, of North
,,'Nso1yn9 the southern member of the
CGsatttysburg Historical Commission. is
here. ,,,o,,os ~ Carter NJ Rtch-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26
ANTI LoRDs' DEMONSTRATION.

The Hyde Park demonstration against
us House OF Lords tomorrow Is not
Ikeiv 10 put them or the party leaders
.n better temper There has been much
Internal blckering over The management
- the affair. Many English Radicals re-
tending that they needed rest after the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-04

In the Municipal Court this morn
Ing william Walker, cotored, plcade,
guilty TO the charge of assault ant
battery on William Gray. On Tues
day evening us Gray came along
Locust street a crowd OF boys statet
their intention of hopping him In the
presence of George Hubbard. Walker
threw brick and struck Gray In the
mead. His case was continued unit
tom orrow morning.
Almond Blackwell was fined SIS anC
costs Tor trespaes Oh the lawn of Dir
lE J. Mckay.
The case of Lewis Polunibo, charged
with placing garbage on tile street
VAS continued until tomorrow morn
ing; ~. T..
William Powell. Frank Gill. OscaI
lielze. William Picket, Charles Wilson
Robert Gamble. John Haggerty
mos. Mitchell. assistant dog catcher
Roy Hopkins, John Abramson and
Arthur lIinsOn were held in 500 bal
Tor nearing Tomorrow morning.
lDey are charged with the larceny
Of n quantity OF brass and copper, this
property OF the Wilmington City Pas
Isenger hallway.
For some time the Wilmington City
Railway Company has suffered con
siderable loss by having its care in the
lold car barn at Fifth andUnion streets
Idt stroyed.
10 get the metal soma of the cars
were damaged almost beyond repair
An axe or some other such instrument
was used to break OF tho brass rail
lngs anu other metal work OH tho cars
The lamps were stolen and ham merei
out OF shape, as was the rest OF the
metal. Some OF IL was sold ami the
remainder hid. The railway cumpan
Estimates its loss by these boy thieves
lat about 1880.
Argument in the case OF the Stat,
VS. CottinRham will lie argued to NOR
low morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-04

A young man wanted to marry girl,
but her rich parents forbade the match.
Tho young man thereupon became sick
and had terrible fainting fits. The doc.
tors were called and said he would soon
die, and he said he wanted to die. The
father of the girl visited the patient,
and the poor fellow said that if he could
marry his Mary Ann he would die
happy. His dying request could certain.
ly not be refused, and, Mary Ann hay.
ing no objection, the minister was sent
for, and the marriage ceremony was
performed. The knot being securely
tied, tho patient rose from his bed q
hale man.
1t was a great cure, astonishing both
the cruel parents and the doctors, but
the bride acted as though she had ex.
peoted 1t all the time. London Tit Bits.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-04
Well Done,

Ono Of the most unique specimens of
tho counting crisis on record occurred al
a London dinner party, He had long
made love to her, aud while at the table
he learned from friend sitting next tc
him that his rival intended to "pop the
question" that very day. What was to
be done? He was some distance from
her, while the dreaded rival was at her
side. Tearing a leaf from a notebook, he
wrote on it with pencil: will you he
my wifoS Write your answer, yes or no,
on this paper and return it to me. u
This he sent to her by waiter, saying:
/ To tho lady i'll blue at the end of the
table. Be very careful. . This servant
was careful enough, but the sender for
got to give him the pencil for the lady
to use. She didn't have a pencil, but
she coolly put the note into her bosom
and answered to tho waiter, "rell the
gentleman yes, with as little betrayal
of excitement as if she were accepting
an invitation to q game of croquet. -
London World.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-04

She was standing on her front steps
on Hastings street telling two or three
women how it happened. She waved a
broom about her head and said:
II was in tho back bedroom up stairs,
making up the bed, My husband was
down in the kitchen, heating a sticking
plaster for his sore heel. Our dog was
sitting on the curbstono right out there.
Suddenly hears u rumble on the cob
blestones, and takes it for a funeral
procession and goes ahead and turns
over the mattress on the bed. Then ]
hears the children whooping, but
thought they had goat Then comes a
squeak, and "a howl, and bang, and !
runs to the window to see the dog wag-
on driving off and my dog gone
And you screamed?' queriod one OF
the women.
81 did. ! screamed out and seized the
club I've been keeping for the dog man.
AS / rushed down stairs my husband
rushed up, and we collided and rolled
down into the kitchen and under the ia.
BILE, and he called me names, and ]
thumped him, and before l could get
out the dog man was gone, and with
him the blessedest dog that Detroit will
ever know. Detroit Free Press.