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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
nilrham nnls.

DURHAM. y. c.. Dec. 7.-Special.-Col
j. S. Carr is confined TO his home with
sickness.
The = merican Tobacco Company IS hay
ing a brick building. 129 by 100 feet. erect
ed here for the storage OF hogsheads OF
leaf tobacco.
Tomorrow afternoon at the Presbyte-
rian church, the marriage OF Victor 3
Bryant. and Miss Matilda ID. Heartt will
take place. Both are well known and
popular in this and other States.
Work Will begin at an early day on the
Braxton Craven Memorial Hall OF Trinity
College. IL will be erected at cost OF
$1,000. and Will be an exact reproduction
OF the Parthenon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Hanna's Claim.

CLEVELAND, OHIO. Dec. Col.
Charles Dick. Senator Hanna's manager.
did not accompany his chief 10 Wash
ington. although he had intended TO do
so. He will probably not go to Washing
ton until the Senatorial question is de-
finitely settled.
1t is claimed that Hanna feared II he
and his lieutenant both left the State. the
anti-Hannaites might succeed in pledging
sufficient of the legislators to prevent his
election. The Hanna people still claim l.
majority on joint ballot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

Tho annual banquet OF the Richmond
Howitzers Association will be held on
Monday evening next, December l3tn, AT
$50 o'clock at zimmerman NO 'O5 east
Broad street
The committee I'm charge Of the arrange
ments is composed OF Judge George l..
Christian, chairman. and Messrs George
A. Smith and William +. Wood.
The invited guests are desired 70 as
somble at the HOwitZeTs' ArmOry at 1870
o clock on Monday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
DEMANDS AGREED TO.
ru,xx HOPES IN THIS WAY TO
CAUSE THE EvACUATfOS
osu,. Chan Nv the Germans--H IL Al
legged hat No Demands Were """e
Before the Occupation

LONItON. December IA specisl us
patch from Shanghai says:
ION Friday last Captain Becker Wi"
30 German marines. left kaou Cnou pay
TO occupy the surrounding NlIlas,.
whence they proceeded 10 capture III.
city. The Chinese forts opened hre a'u
the Germans replied killing three OF the
garrison. which thereupon hed III us
order.
The Chinese general in command was
captured but afterwards liberated. SeNc-
raj German sailors we're injured py Stoies
flung by the inhabitants OF the villages.
In return for this the head men VI ~, ~.
villages were beaten with BAMBOO su0nS
by order OF the German cominahuel. -,
ut is reported here that China is VIII
ing TO pay an indemnity OF 100000 taeis
about 1881 .25O) and to grant all the Ger
man demands. including the Temporary
cesslon OF Kiao Chou bay and adJoinihs
territory"
A dispatch TO the Times from Pekin
confirms the report that China, hopihs
for the evacuation OF Kiao Chou agrees
Internationally to all the demands OF
Germany.
no CLAIMS.
PEKIN. Dec THE Chinese Govern
ment has caused II 10 he made known
that up to the time OF the German occn-
cation Of KiaO Chou Bay. no claims made
by Germany for reparation, as a result
of the murder of the two missionaries.
Mes and Hennle. ard that there were no
other differences between the two govern
ments. Consequently the Government Of
China points out. the missionary ques-
ton is regarded as pretext 10 obtain
a naval station. which II IS shown Ger
many has long coveted. The Chinese
Government it is said in conclusion. will
never consent 10 the Germans remaining
Al Kiao Chou Bay as their presence there
DERIVES China Of n harbor which since
'ho war with Jaran has been regarded
as the most suitable naval base Of ope-
rations.
BERLIN. Dec. EMPEROR William has
ordered the number OF volunteers for@thc
China expedition to be increased to 1000
men.
Dr. steubei the German Consul At
Shanghai. has beer ordered 20 go 10 kiao
chou and establish a regular German
OTP INTEREST
WASHINGTON. Dec. THE German
advance in China IS being watched with
keen interest IN Official and diplomatic
circles here. While II IS said that the
United states has no direct concern in
the trouble. every development Is being
observed as n part Of the process. by
which the larger nations Of Europe are
seeking the dismemberment Of the chi
nese Empire. In such movement. II Is
understood, that the position Of this Gov
eminent would be that Of a disinterested
observer. always active. however. TO pro-
tect those American interests which have
been built up at the large treaty ports.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
TWO DOG> KILLED.
The Principal OF Madison School Uses a
Revolver with Good Effect.

The mad-dog scare, which has infected
several portions of the city since the SEN
sati0nal performances OF a hound on
Saturday. have calsed the people 20 view
with suspicion every animal who shows
any undue eXuberance OF spirits.
At u O'Clock yesterday two dogs made
their appearance at Madison School. and
began swapping and snarling around the
building. Their actions were suspicious
to say tie least of It. so Mr. william
Jones. the principal. armed with a re-
yolyer. soon put them in position 70 dc
no further harm. by the judicious applica-
ton OF several bullets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
FNPTDITIONS SJTE'ER.
Germans in the MoIiIjie Territory and
French near EOmOn.

LONDON, Dec. 7-According 10 mail
advises from Batanga. on the Wesf AMI
can coast. southeast Of the Camercons. IN
the Bancll0 country. German expedition
consisting Of six white officers and TWO
hundred natives. recently met with n Sc
we're reverse at the hands of the MbOulies.
a warlike tribe that has long harras.ed
the German trade caravans To the south
of Batanga in the Molinjic country. and
especially along the Campo. or Ntem
river. which divides French and German
territories.
A German warship with troops Is al
ready en- route for the Cameroons 10 re-
inforce the expedition that is being or
ganized to punish the Mboulies.
BRUSSELS. Dec. THE Movement
Georgrpaue to-day announces that IL
learns that a French expedition under
Major Marehead. while on its way to
the Nile, has been massacred near Bah
relghazel The place where the Survivors
have rctreated. according TO the paper, Is
BomOu a station Of the French Congo, on
the way TO BahrelghaZel. near or at
which place the expedition is said TO have
been maSsacTed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Bank Officers Plead Not Guilty

KANSAS CITY. NO. Dec. I'D. V.
Reiger and j. Covington. former pre-
dent and cashier respectively. OF the Mis-
souri, National Bank. appeared before
Judge Rogers. in the United states Dis
trict Court. this afternoon. to answer in
dictments against them, charging misap-
plication Of the banks funds. embezzle-
ment and false entries.
Reiger and Covington pleaded not guilty,
and gave bond for $4,000 each for their
appearance in the District Court on the
fourth Monday Of next April.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

The Rev. Mr.. a. d. Mcclure. Of Will
mlngton. y. c., will arrive in Richmond
this evening and will be the guest OF Mr.
Miles. Fourth avenue. Chestnut Hill. Mr..
Mcclure is on his return from stanton.
Va. where he has been conducting u
large revival at the Presbyterian church
there Wednesday night Mr.. Mcclure will
preach at MiZpah Presbyterian church.
Chestnut Hill. and all who attend this
service will be greatly edited and re-
freshci.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
!, SUFFERING WOMEN.
How Many Of Them Have Quietly
Obtained Advice That Made
Them Well.

Ny sister, il you find that in spite OF
following faithfully your family doc
tors advice, you are not getting well.
why do you not try another course :
Many and many woman has quietly
written TO Mrs. Pinlham, OF Lynn,
Mass, stating her symptoms plainly
and clearly, and taken her advice, which
was promptly received. The follow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
POLICEMAN REN PdRALTZED.
Veteran Officer suffers Slight stroke OF
PARALYSIS at His Home.

Richmond citizens generally will learn
with regret OF tine misfortune OF veteran
Policeman j. W Rex. who was partly
paralyzed at his home. al the corner OF
Franklin and Twenty-thrd streets, last
evening.
DR.. Z. W. p Brock. wn, Us Attending
Mr. Rex reports eucOuragingly that he
will recover entirely in few days.
Mr. Rex is one Of the oldest of the city =
faithful guardians. having been in active
service for nearly thirty-five years in
which time he has made a record 10 be
proud Of. Ills brother officers Of the First
district Join theirs with the regrets OF the
community
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
No Reduction.

MANCHESTER. Dee. THE employers
In the cotton trade nave abandoned their
demand for a , per cent. reduction In
wages. many firms being dsncl'ned TO en-
force II. The operatives are 'hus Victo-
rious I'm the struggle. The decision OF the
result of a ballot at the Assc 'intiDE III
Cotton Operatives a few days ago. which
was almost unanimously against accepting
tho reduction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

department Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad. was made vice-president ana
general manager
Pi,tsburg river operators VINO were
nreeent nj the meeting agreed not 10 put
coal into the Cincinnati market az less
than 81. and the Kanawha people made
an agreement by which prices at Clncin-
natl shall range between $40 ana S5.0o'
according to quality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

ATLANTA. GA Dec. The Dill
which has been pending IN the Legisla-
ture for some time looking to State SUI
pervision and more humane treatment Oh
state convicts was defeated to-day leav-
ing the question Of the disposition OF the
state convicts at the expiration OF the
prcscnt lease uneOlVcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

and Tony Rice I'm Lawrence county. lie
incr.minates David Dean. David VIII
hanson and Dolly Frazier. all OF whom
were tried for murder and acquitted.
There has been religious revival In the
prison and Crabtree professed CONVEX
sion. Crabtree tonight called the warden
to mis- cell and confessed his crime.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Mr.. WitllrOw Here.

Mr. 4. +. Withrow. member oil the
House of Delegates from Allegheny Bath
and Highland, who has been seriously III
al his home. has almost entirely re-
covered and arrived in Richmond ias1
evening to attend 10 his legislative dutles.
Mr. Withrow is stopping at the LeNins-
ton Hotel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Goin$ to the
K1Ondike?

Send your address for particulars.
maps itinerary of the Dawson City
Relief Expedition" and other trains.
Weekly service Jan. 18th from Seattle
nv steamer to Fort Wrangel, thence
by the Klondike Rapid Transit-Glover
Locomotives recommended by the hon
Land. arriving Ave months earlier than
by any other system OF transportation.
SNOW e. ICE TRANSIT
co. I2oo-l2lo Chamber OF Commerce
Building. Chicago Joseph Ladue,
Pres. IL. |. Rosenfeld, Gen. Mgr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
A New York Agency.

ROME. Dec. IA decree has been pub
lished here establishing a New York
agency for the Italian tobacco monopoly.
The agency Is 10 consist OF two officials
whose business II will be to furnish in
formation of the tobacco trade and its
cultivation with view OF direct pur-
chaAs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
y. ~. SIMS ASUICIDE.
Killed His Wife In North Carolina and Ar
forwards Escaped

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Dec. John
w. Sims committed suicide yesterday
evening by shooting himself. He left a
note. saying that he had killed his wife
at Caldwell. n. c.. on June 20. 1895. and
that he had been sent to the Morganton
Insane Asylum shortly af.erward, but
subsequently, made his escape
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
To Meet Commodore NeIsillr

The Commonwealth Club will indulge
in another of its periodical and pleasur-
able smokers on the evening Of Saturday,
December llth. at $50 o'clock, on which
occasion the members will greet Commo-
dore George w. Melville. L. 5. N"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
lcrr.,Iou, of Queen WiIheImina.

THE HAGUE. Dec. 1.-Wilehmina'
Queen of the Netherlands. VIII take lhe
oath Of accession 20 the throne on sep
feaber g. 1895 i'm the new church at Am
eInrdam.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
SELLING AGENCY EsrABLIsHED.
The Coal shippers Of the kanawha Dis
trict Agree ON Prices.

PITTsBURG. Pa. Dec. THE coal
shippers OF the Kanawha district. In West
Virginia. AT a meeting held In Cincinnati
December sd. established selling agency
10 handle the entire output Of the Kama
vha district. II will be known as the
Xanawha Coel-Shipping Association. Dom
m Mcdonald. OF Cincinnati, was chosen
1Qoidsnt. and J. r. Renahan. OF the coal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Tom Burn Nav Succeed ADson.

CHICAGO, December THE Record
says II has practically been decided that
Arson will retire from the management
OF the Chicago Baseball Club. Tom
Burns will probably succeed him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Confessed Two Murders.

FRANKFORT. KY. Dec. 7.-Samuel
,Crabtree. a convict twenty years old. to-
night confessed that four years ago he
murdered ] Ia two cousins, William Short
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
To Cure Cold In One Hay.

Take Laxative Bromo Qunlne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IL fail
20 cure. Csc. The genuine has l. D. Q.
On each tablet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
SPORTS ARRESTED

p. +. Angel, manager of the National
Sporting Club. Barry. his second Tom
my White and Whatley, the last named
Croot's second. were arraigned in Bow
Street Police Court this afternoon ana
formally charged with manslaughter.
After the police had testified the mag
istrate remanded the prisoners Tor
week in bonds Of $50 each. which were
furnished
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

ing letter Is &
pretty strong
coniirnationo OF
our claims:
Il had been
sick for six
months 4;
- one docto,
n told me ]
II would nave
Y to go toi
Y hospita
\ before J
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
BARRY GRIEVED.

Barry in an interview to-day said;
Il am deeply upset and can hardly say
what I think. had not the slightest en-
nifty towards Croot. We were good
friends and there was nothing bitter in
our fight. never had the slightest
thought that my blow would do more
than stop him for n few moments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
FIGHT ENDED IN DEATH.
WALTER CROOT DIES FROM THE
BLOW RECEITED IN 4 MILL.
In which He Contested with Jimmy ia 9
ny for the Bantam Weight Champion
ship of the World.

LONDON, Dec 7.-Walter Croot, OF
Newcastle. England who was defeated
for the bantam weight championship OF
the world at the National Sporting Cluo
last night by Jimmy Barry. OF chicago
died this morning from injuries which he
received during the contest.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-10-15
FRIDAY
WHEAT.
Linn County COUNSEL p. of ii.

Pursuant to adjournment from Satur.
day. June 5, 1897, at Charity grange No
I03, the Linn County Business Council
met at the hall OF Tangent Grange No. Z
on Wednesday, Oct. .. 1897. The presi
dent being absent, vice. President + NJ.
Kizer called the council to order.
After q grange song; opened with
prayer by the chaplain.
Roll call OF delegates and filling OF
vacancies showed the following oranges
to be repre-. tied Oak Plain, Tangent.
Grand Prairie. Harrisburg. knox Butte.
Harmony, Sand Ridge All Charity.
Minutes OF last meetiae sead and ap-
proved
On motion voted tEsas nsxt injecting of
the council be held at the hall Of Grand
Prairie Grange, No 10, oD thu let Sat-
urday in November.
A motion that the Linn County Dep
uty Grand Masters prepare a program
for the next meeting of the council, TO
which were added two amendments
created considerable merriment and AMI
mated discussion. pending which dinner
was announced and q recess taken.
Repairing below 10 the grange dining
hall, bountiful repast was found; tas
tily and inviting spread cut upon four
tables. arranged somewhat in the form
OF hollow square. and 70 the writer in
fancy, represented the four cardinal
principles that are taught in the grange
OF Fsith, Hope, Charity and Fidelity.
Had some "Prodigai Son" wandered ia
during the meal he would have found
not only bread enough aud 10 spare"
but very feast OF fat things, in great
abundance.
Council sgsin being called tie motion
ior committee was again taken up.
After spirited dIscssion and the mst-
ter carried to q vote the amendments
were los, and the original motion carri-
ed.
II is reported that the three deputies
will present splendid program, and
those who DO not attend the next meet
ing of the Council will miss great treat
regular Feast OF reason and fiow Of
soul"
At the request OF Kings Valley Grange.
Benlou county, 1t was, on motion. voiei
10 admit IL 20 representation in the Coun-
cil.
Also that the officers OF the State Ag-
ricul,ural college be invited TO hold an
Institute in Linn county At such time aud
place, before the LIST VI January, as shall
beat suit their convenience.
Upon motion il was voted that the
President appoint a correspondent 10
furnish the proceedings OF the present
couneil fer publication in the nexspA-
pers- The Worthy Chaplain was ap-
pointed.
The matter OF the Grange Fire Insrr-
ance Was brought up and strong argu-
ments made in its behalf, and that its
claims should be more earnestly urged
upon our paisona.
A vote OF thanks wAs rendered TO the
sisters Of Tangent Grange for the heaut-
ful sepAs, furnished. and to the Grange
for the use OF is hall.
The general feeling was that this meet
ing was one OF the best heid in many \
= day. and adjournmen; was had witn
happy feelings, aud the full purpose to
move onward aud forwArd to grander
success. W. @
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-10-15
SATURDA~
SOCIAL AND Personal

Miss Bessie Burkhart, OF Albany, /
the guest OF Miss Pearl AppIegate.-Sa.
lem Journal.
VIM. Mack returned last night from 1
months soiourn on the Sound, where he
has been welding the razor.
Licenses were issued today for the
marriage of Chas. Lawrence and Eta
Fruit, and Geary Nosper and Emma
Wickam.
Mr.. Jas. Kicks, of Boscobel, Wis. ar.
rived last night and will spend the win
ter in Albany the guest of his sister,
Mrs. s. S. Train.
Assessor B. A. Stafford and wife will
leave next Monday for Spokane on q
visit OF several weeks. Hiss Stafford
will visit in Portland.
q. I. Skipworth will 20 70 Eugene
next week aad 60 into partnership with
his brother. Z. e. Skipworth, in the
law ousiness.-Lsbanon Advance.
r. L. Taylor has disposed Of hin bar.
Der shop to hss son Roy and brother
andrew. whe will conduct the same in
the trture.-CorVallis Times.
The ladies OF the G A. X. will give 4
social at the ball next Tuesday evening
A good program viii he presented and 3
lunch served, all for only ten eeuts.
A pleasant surprise vas rendered Mrs.
ID. Hand yesterday afternoon at her home
on Firs; street BY her daughter Mrs. wm.
Hand. The occasion being q farewell
on the eve OF her departure east. She
eontemplziee spending = rear with a
daughter living in Nebraska Tor which
place she stats next TuesdaY. Mira.
Hand Vas spending the day with friend
and Vas cent for 20 come home where TO
her complete surprise she found q comp
any assembled in her honor A bounii-
fnl tea vas served and delightful social
occasion en'oyed. These invited ~ere
DF. and Ars. Wire. Mrs. DeyOe and
daughters. o. Elk City, MFs. Al Thomas,
Mrs. w. Z. Gilbert, Mrs Z A. Hayne,
Mrs. Hill. Mrs James, Mrs. shapp.
Mrs- Pollock, Mrs. Nm Baltimore, Mrs.
Co0n and Mrs. Caiswell.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-10-15
Looking Towards Oregon.

a good many inquiries are being made
about Oregon. The following received
by Prof. Tyree wiz show that one of the
fret things asked is about our schools:
ARcATA, CAL, Oct 4, 1897.
PRINCIPAL ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL.
Dear sir:-Haying recently come from
Ind. to this state we are looking for .
good country for farming and also for q
place where our children can have good
school advantages.
Since coming west took q trip from
Sacramento 20 Portland, and was yery
iavorably impressed with the appearance
OF Oregon In the neigh borhood OF ALBANY
and Salem and would ike to know more
about the country and the schools, 30 take
the liberty 70 address you although .
stranger.
He then asks 3 number of questions
about Cur schools, the work, advance
meat esc.1
will write list OF questions regarding
the farming interests, price of land, etc.,
which will ssk you to please hand to
some truthful, reliable farmer. Please
TO not give il to real estate agent or 10
anyone interested In booming the eoun-
ty or place.
By doing this and answering my ques
tons regarding the schools you will
greatly ootige- CHAs. S. Cox
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-10-15

A BRYANT ArDITloS FIeBr.-Yester-
afternoon the children OF Gustsf Sche-
men aud Adam Hantz got to throwing
stones at each other. Tie parents took
up the quarrel. Schemen drove Mrs.
Hantx to her home, and in turn Mrs.
Hantz appeared with gun and talked
business to Schemen. Then Schemen
took the gun away, aud the accom-
modating thing never went of at all and
no one was killed or even hurt. But
the ire of Mrs. Hantz was up and she
had Schemen and his vile arrested on q
warrant out of Justice Hawkins court.
tie mixed affair and the DEMOCRAT
will wager no one will ever know Just
how matters did happen.
The case was called before the Justice
this afternoon. The case against MI
Schemen was dismissed on account OF a
technicality, and that against Mrs Sehe-
man was in full progress at press time
with an interpreter doing live business
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-10-15
THE STATE FAIR.

The fair closed last night and is de
clared to have been great success. Th.
receipts were far beyond expectations
Linn county took the moet prominent
part in il it has taken for years. Out oil
thirty exhibits from this county 2l blue
ribbons were secured, z. red ones and
one dipioma.
Yesterday in the closing base ball game
between Chemawa and Scio-Jefferson-
Albany the latter club won by a scratch,
At the end OF the seventh inning the
score was 10 to in favor Of the Indians.
In the next inning the combination club
rolled up 8 runs, and won the cham
pionship and SO, while the Indians took
second money, $50.
| In the race between Chehalis and John
Staver, the bicyclist, the horse won with
great ease. Stayer was recently injured,
and was not in condition TO do his best
work.
Parsons gave his last concert last night
and the fair closed
Journal notes:
The Studebaker exhibit was awarded
Jefferson Myers was presented with
one OF the big LafoIlett prize exhibit
squashes. He will cut i up in fifty two
pound pieces distribute them among the
young ladies OF this city. and the one
making the best pie, will get bis heart
and hand if she is willing.
Following placard was proudly eievat-
ed over the fax exhibit this morning:
World g record for speed broken by an
Oregon horse.
Worlds record for fine fax broken BIZ
Oregon farmers.