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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
China'S Postal Department.

NEW YORK, May 1.-To-day's steamers
brought number OF distinguished gentle
men. who will represent foreign govern
ments In the international Postal Con-
gress. which assemblies in Washington
next week.
of the delegates now in this city, none
has a more interesting mission than those
representing theChinese Empire. IL
Bruce Hart. a relative OF Sir Robert
Hart, head Of the newly-organized postal
department in China, with +. f. Taylor
and Mr.. Merrill. are the first representa-
tives ever sent by China 10 Postal
Congress, and they are authorized to act
for the Empire at the deliberations In
Washington next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

war. and conclude an honorable peace.
Happily the army, which deserved a
better fate. maintained its spirit un-
impaired. The country might rely upon
IL with confidence. He besought the
legislative Chamber and the nation 10
cooperate with the Government. Mean
while. the Cabinet asked the Chamber TO
agree to an adjournment.
NJ Delyannis, who recently retired
from the post Of Premier, said that there
was no need OF vote in the Chamber
REGARDING this subject There could be
no possible objection to an adjournment.
In the name OF his party. he desired to
say that all OF the members Of the party
would give their whole support to the
new Cabinet as long as the Turks occu-
MED an inch OF Greek territory. The
main subject OF their solicitude would
be 10 devise ways and means to drive
tho enemy from the country.
NJ phlaretos said that the Princes
ought to be recalled from the frontier.
The Crown Prince was evidently too
fatigued to lead the army. This remark
was followed by applause from the GAL
leries.
One Of the members OF the Chamber ex-
messed astonishment at the reports OF
lack of action on the part OF the Greek
feet. NJ. Rail- then confirmed the detail
ed reports received concerning the Greek
victory at velestino. In regard to the
movements Of the army In Epireus, he
said that retreat had been orderly. with
the exception Of n part Of the infantry.
which had been infected by panic origi-
mating among the Inhabitants OF the
villages.
A motion to adjourn was adopted, gen.
eral assent being given. NJ. Delyannis
approached VI. Rail- at the conclusion Of
the session. the ex-Premier and the new
Premier shaking hands. This incident
was heartily cheered. the members OF
the legislative chamber then leaving the
building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
4 POSTOFFICE Err ROR.
John n. Popham Acquires Valuable Min
ing Property.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May Especial
The rumor published this afternoon that
the name OF McCrupper, the Republican
aspirant for the postmastership OF Alex
andra would be sont TO the Senate on
Monday was pronounced fake by the
Postoffice Department. The official term
of Mr.. c. c. Carlin, the present postmas.
ter will not expire for about year, ana
II IS understood that no efforts VIII De
made to disturb him until after the ex-
piration OF his term.
The appointment OF a postmaster at
Alexandria, Mimi, was the cause or the
blunder. The appointment OF MT John
NJ. Griffin to be postmaster at t'rederlcks-
burg was to-day signed by the Postmaster
The woodbury. Forest baseball nine OF
Orange are the guests OF the dotei Jonh-
son tonight. The game with the Alex
andria High School cadets. whlch waS
POSTPONED to-day on account OF ram, Will
be played on Monday. -,
Mr. John y. POpnam or Culpepei' = ""o
IS one OF the owners and the manager OF
extensive manganese mines on the lstn.
mus OF Panama. arrived here to-night
from Costa Rica, Central America, where
he has recently acquired valuable mining
properties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Naval Militia Eneampment.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-Lieutenant
Gibbons. charged with the arrangements
for the summer drill OF the naval militia,
is now busy in completing the programme
for each State. The Department has
encouraged the encampment Of the mill
tia from adjacent States in groups, and
the States have fallen in with the idea
in most instances. though some OF the
State organizations will act alone this
summer. either by preference or from
lack of a nearby neighbor.
North and South Carolina VIII ION
with Georgia., and although the
final selection has not yet been made, II
Is likely that Port Royal Will be the
head OF operations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

The President Presumably Ready 10 Ap
point New Minister To iIayti.

The President Presumably Ready 10 APP
point New Minister to Hayt'
WASHINGTON, D. c., May Especial.
The State Department has accepted the
resignation Of Henry VI. Smythe. OF Vir-
glnia, Minister TO Haytl and San Do
mingo, and he will not be required to re-
turn to his post OF duty. Mr.. smythe's
resignation was sent 10 the Secretary of
state on the 5th Of March but it was
not anticipated that It would be accepted
until his successor should have been ap-
pointed.
II is also understood that Mr.. smythe
was to be allowed 20 complete negotia-
tlons with the san Domingo Government
relating to several matters OF Importance.
chief among these was a proposition 10
secure a coaling station for the United
States IN Stamina Bay.
The State Department gives no explana-
ton Of the summary acceptance Of Mr.
smythe's resignation, but 1t is inferred
that the President IS about ready TO name
his successor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
SHIPYARB HAND MISSING.
The SUFFOLK Team Is stili la the
Field.

The Suffolk Team Is stiii la tho
Field.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May i.-Speciai
Charles Pfeffer. who worked at the ship
yard. has been missing since the morning
OF the fire. 1t is feared that he was
drowned or burned to death.
The report that the Sunolk team had
withdrawn from the league and dlsband-
ed, IS incorrect. Manager Vanderslice
writes that his team will be ready 10
play ball when the league season opens
on May 18th. The league directors arm
managers will hold meeting on Tues
day In Suffolk.
Columbian University will play New
port News May 9Th.
Tho steamships Voltage and Boyne have
given bonds In the sums OF $500 and
5000 respectively on account OF the sal
wage claims against them filed by the
tug Luckenbach, and may now proceed
on their Journey
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
CfTTL SERVICE EYAMIYATION.
The Senate Committee Pursuing Its In
quiries Into the subject.

Hh'iif- fnio TUG TubJftts
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Senate
Committee which has undertaken the in
vestigation Of the workings OF the civil
service laws. held its second meeting to-
day. Senator Prichard, Lodge, and Chill
ton conducted the investigation. The
Civil Service Commission was represente
ed by President Proctor and Mr.. George
r. Wales. Letters were presented from
Secretary OF the Navy, Long, and POST
master General Gary, recommending that
the civil service laws should be modified.
although they recommended no changes.
+. w. Palmer, the Public Printer said:
'As applied TO this office. which IS SIM
ply a great manufacturing plant. inyov-
ing varied branches Of skilled labor OF
high grade. the civil service rules are an
obstruction rather than an aid 10 eni-
cheney and economy. The civil service
rules as promulgated for enforcement
here should be modified radically. sus-
pended or repealed"
number OF witnesses testified TO al
legged irregularity In dismissals. The in
quiry will proceed next Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

press. and the people down this way are
unanimous in the belief that he IS the
man for the place.
DR. Hopkins has received the cordial
and emphatic endorsement Of distinguish
ed men without regard TO party aiillia-
tiOns
II is stated that Colonel Buck is strong
FOR him-and that Consressman Living
ston. who is an ardent Hopkins man,
thinks that the chances for his appoint
ment are very favorable.
Added to an this Senators Bacon and
Clay have made IT a point 10 call on Pres
ident Mckinley and urge his appointment.
Ills said that his appointment will un-
doubtedly be sent to the Senate In few
days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

One Hundred Republicans Journey to
Washington to Enter a Protest.

One Hundred Republicans Journey to
Washington to Enter Protest.
WASHINGTON. May IA delegation OF
one hundred Republicans from the Second
Congressional District OF Virginia. head
ed by Hon. John S. Wise and DR.. Richard
\. Wise. contostiug member Of Congress,
and including Messrs. Martin and Libbey,
delegates to the st. Louis convention,
came here to-day. and protested against
Bowden in the patronage OF State. They
made a vigorous attack on Mr.. Bowden's
followers, Characterized them as a dsor-
ganized. treacherous. and turbulent ele-
ment. and asked that the patronage Of
the district be given 20 Mr. Wise. an
nouncing that they would not compromise
with the Bowden faction.
In a nuncrously signed petition they
charged fraud IN elections, and that the
National Committeeman had lost caste
personally and politically.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

A Wealthy Geo gia lanter Buys Three
Gold Bricks TO Si1, 800.

ATLANTA. GA. May IA special from
Macon. Ca, to the Constitution says
swndler from the North reached Macon
few days ago and soon after his arrival
met by appointment Phil Jackson, one oil
Georgias wealthiest planters.
A few days ago Jackson was summon
ed TO Macon by a letter advising MN
of a good investment" and here he met
the plausible stranger who eAniDited thfee
gold bricks.
Jackson swallowed the bait and after
carefully examining the gold bricks PAID
the stranger 81. 300 in cold cash and check
for 5000 for the bargain. or course the
bricks were only brass, and now the VIC
tim Is endeavoring TO keep the anair Sc
cret instead of reporting II 10 the autnor-
manipulation OF the scheme.
The god-brick artist told the usual
story of an Indian finding the mine IN
secluded spot IN Nevada and the samples
were only sold TO get the money where-
with TO develop the mine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

over to the White House with Secretary
OF State Sherman and Assistant Secretary
Rockhill. They were dressed In tneiI
flowing silk robes, and made picturesque
appearance as they were ushercu ineo
the blue parlor. where the President was
awaiting them The retiring and the IN
coming Minister, as well as the President,
made addresses OF felicitaton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Filibusterer Arrested.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA. May 1.-Capt.
,,s,,,ars nfrrnhv. formerly of the Ameri-
rsn steamer Laurada, was arrested at
port Antonio yesterday on his arrival
there from New York. by order of the
Jamaica Government. on the charge Of
finbusterins. lie will be tried on Thurs
day next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
the FLOODED DISTRICTS.
The River Last Night Was at a Stand.
sfiil.

NEW ORLEANS May 1.-The river
is stantlng still to-day, while the ngnt
is going on all along the line. An army
of men and trains Of material have been
distributed in many sections, and the
banks are being raised from two TO four
feet. The situation on Bayou La Forche
is again critical. and efforts TO save the
plantation have been redoubled.
An alarm came this afternoon from
Davis Levee, in st. Charles Parish. the
scene of the 1854 crevasse. The Levee
Board. engineers. and planters, with the
officials OF the Texas and Pacific and
southern Pacific, gathered for consulta-
tion. and extensive work was mapped
out and begun. The leyee is still hold
Ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
COL. MOSBY TMPROVING.
If He Continues Favorably, but Short
Time Longer He VIII be Out OF Danger.


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, May l.
Special.-The many friends OF Colonel
John S. Mosby throughout the country
will be pleased no doubt to learn that he
Is in a fair way TO recover. Mr.. Chas.
w Russell his brother-in-law, who has
been by his bedside almost night and
day since the accident reports him inn
proving rapidly and unless he gets set
back his Ultimate restoration Is certain.
While weak yet. he shows a great I'M
provement both in his mental and pny-
steal condition, and II he can just tide
over until Monday( eleven days from tho
time Of accidenO he is bound TO pun
through.
This Is the opinion OF the medical ad-
wiser, and his family ard friends VINO
have been watching his condition for
nine days with great anxiety. feel much
encouraged at the prospect OF his being
raised up 10 health again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

There IL Little Doubt That DIR. Hopkins
of Georgia, VIII be the Man.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The application
OF DR.. I. s. Hopkins. OF Georgia, for the
position Of Minister TO Greece is now In
the hands OF the President and II power
ful backing counts FOR anything the
chances are that he will land.
The peculiar fitness OF the learned and
able doctor for the appointment TO Greece
has. been repeatedly pointed out by the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
NEW GREEE CABINET.

Its First Nfeetiug-1he Crown frince Con-
demued-Army to be Eeorgsnised.
ATHENS. May 1.-2 p. M.-The Legis-
lative chamber finally secured quorum
aud held sitting this afternoon, great
crowds surrounding the building. The
public galleries were thronged. The
new Ministers were seated on the Gov
arnment bench. NJ. Rail-. the new Pre-
mier without delay. addressed the House.
lie saii the first care OF tho Government
would be to reorganizc the army with
out "A reorganization of'th military forces.
IL would 10 impossible 10 carry on the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Track Record Lowered.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-The great
four-mile race, the Ingelside stakes, guar
teed value 5000 was decided at Inge.side
this afternoon, Little Bob, by Surinam
Daisy, winning by two lengths In q
driving finish in the fast time OF 7:2i IA,
which Is ten seconds lower than the
track record
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
After Appointments.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-Applications l.
for appointments have been filed In the
Treasury Department as follows.
Joseph Gully, Supervising Inspector OF
Steam Vessels at Norfolk, Va; III. NJ.
Hughes, at St. Augustine, Fla; q. w.
Allen, as collector Of customs at Key
West, Fla, and W. II. Northrup, at Pen
sacola, Fla; j. j. Caylor, as collector or
informal reNenue al Atlanta. Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Train-RObber Arresfed.

FAYETTEVILLE. n. c., May 1.-Chief
OF Police Flowers, OF this city. to-day ar
rested near here Jim Thomas, one OF the
gang VINO held up ana robbed an ex-
press train on the railway near Calera,
Ala, March 9th last, and Tor whom there
is a reward OF $500. Thomas was sent
TO Wilmington In charge Of an officer 10
be Identified by the express company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Insurgents Meet Reycrses.

HAVANA, VIA KEY WEST. May l.
The Port Of Banes, in Santiago de Cuba,
held by General Calixto Garcia and 500
Cubans ever since the Laurada landed
Roions expedition. has been recovered
by the Spanish combined army and naval
forces under General Gomez Rupert and
Admira, Navarro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Wanted In Kentucky for Murder.

BRISTOL. TENN. May i.-speciai-
VIII Echols. young man wanted In
Laurel county. KY, for the murder OF
Geo. Baker last August. was arrested
here to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
wEarHEK FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. May i.-Forecast Tor
Sunday: For Virginia and North Carolina.
fair In Western portions and showers IN
warmer In Western portions; high south
easterly winds on tho cost becoming
northwesterly Sunday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Mckinley Receives Minister Fang.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-Presldent Nc
Chinese Minister. Mr.. Wun Tang Fang.
In the blue parlors OF the White House.
The ceremonies were very formal. Mr..
Fang. accompanied by three secretaries
accompanied by two secretaries. drove
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
SenaIOr Earle ILL

GREENVILLE, s. c.. May 1.-Senator
Joseph II. Earles physician pronounces
him to-day seriously H. He Is suffering
from kidney troubles. which produce yio-
lent headaches. nausea and restlessness.
ates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Cenfrn Relea sed

WASHINGTON. May 1.-The State De-
partment has received formal notice from
Consul-General Lee OF the release OF
Cepero. whom he few days reported
would be released when certain formali-
ties had been observed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Gold for EXPORT.

NEW YORK. May 1.-The steamer
LaGascogne. which sailed 10 Europe to-
day. had about 100000 of gold the
largest consignment OF metal TO the other
side for months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
pANcEorrHERMoMErER.

The range OF the Thermometer at The
Times office yesterday was tho Follow
A. NJ. Sc: IL NJ. IS: r. NJ. 70;
p. ~. 20: p. NJ. g.; Il NJ. e. Aver
age. s6 IL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
No SUNDAY Baseball.

CLEVELAND. o.. May 1.-Mayor Nc
Kisson announced to-day that, owing 10
the fact that he had been called upon
as an official by many citizens TO enforce
the statute prohibiting the playing OF
baseball on Sunday, he VIII not allow
league games 10 be played here on sun
laV.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

ter, July 30, 1864 With the rest Of
MahoEe's division it charged upon the
Federal lines around the Crater and
met with a heavy loss. Its casualties in
the siege Of Petersburg up to that date
were 1877 killed aud wounded. In re-
viewing the career of the regiment up
to that time the historian says'that not
a field officer who ever commanded the
regiment in action escaped the enemy S
bullets One company had lost l0l men
killed and wounded and another "a
The total roster of the regiment up TO
July, 1863. was ,463. Out of that num-
Der 2lS mad been killed. 629 wounded
and 2l3 had died from disease, making
a total of 43l deaths In addition 342
men had been discharged for disability,
making a total loss to the regiment of
773, or over so per cent of its strength
GEORGE L. KILMER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
yancIeyesviIle Var -

Mr.. Charles Tansill. Of Baltimore.
spent Sunday with his mother at this
place.
Mr.. Henry Ramsburg. Of Shep-
herdstown. spent a few hours with
his mother. Mrs. 9. W. Ramsbufg,
last Sunday.
Mrs. n. c FelIers and little son,
Marshall, were the guests OF her
daughter, Mrs. J. NJ. Smallwood. at
Shenandoah Junction, few days this
week.
Mr.. Robert Myers and family, Of
Tuscarora, are the guests Of the fami-
~ Of Mr.. 6. w. Gopenhaver, at this
writing.
Miss Hattie Bowers and gentleman
friend, Of Martinsburg, spent few
hours in our community, Sunday.
There will be an oyster supper held
at the home Of G. w. Copenhaver, on
December II and IS. 1t is given en-
tirsly by the family. All are cordial
ly invited to attend. Come one, come
all.
1t is reported that the family of
Mr.. Davie Hudgel are suffering from
scarlet fever. We trust, if the report
is true, that precaution will be taken
to keep the dread disease from spread
ing.
When you feel indisposed, send for
a bottle of the far famed Sunny Side
Balsam. Address all communications
to Uncle Soils Son, office at Sunny
Side, Vanclevesville, w. Va.
Rev. Busey, of Inwood, preached
very fine sermon at Friendship, Sun
day morning. He was accompanied
by Mr.. Buff Kettering, also OF Inwood.
They were entertained at dinner by
Mr.. Benz. Anderson.
Everyone should attend the prayer
service at the Chapel every Wednes-
day night. If the religion of the
community was judged by the num-
Der OF people who attend, it would
not amount to chufchfull. Everyone
turn out and let it be success.
N. c. Fellers spent Sunday as the
guest of his brother, B. H. Fellers,
West John street, Martinsburg.
The Y. P. c. U. took in ten mem
bers Sunday night. The membership
now consists OF 29 members. We
hope others will join. 1t meets at
OILS every Sunday evening. All are
invited to attend the meetings.
We are glad to hear that a certain
young gentleman is getting wisdom.
tss ~ Nora.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Futal to c. lIdren.

At a. certain stage of childhood
worms are the greatest menacers of
child lite. To kill worms and not ex
pei them is still more dangerous.
Magic Worm Tablets both kill and
expel worms. Children eat them IS
readily as candy. They yell for
them Piice rs ceuts. Magic Rem
edy Co, Glen Rock, Pa,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

EORGIA troops
had no trumpeter
to sound their
praises as sol
diers in the serv-
ice Of the south
ern Confederacy.
Battlefield rec
ords are the only
m e m ais Of
their valor. Many
Of Lees best sol
diersin the Army
of Northern Vir-
ginia were Geor-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Household Gods.

The ancient Greeks believed that the
Penates were the gods who attended TO
the welfare and prosperity of the fam
lily. They were worshiped as house
hold gods in every home. The house
hold god of to-day is DR.. Kings New
Discovery. For consumption, coughs.
colds and for all affections of Throat.
Chest and Lungs it is Invaluable. 1t
has been tried for quarter of a cen
fury and is guaranteed to cure or mon.
ey returned. No household should be
without this good angel. 1t is pleasant
to Lakeland safe and sure remedy for
old and young. Free trial bottles at L
G. Matthaei Drug Store. Regular size
so cents and 81 90.