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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
WILL RAISE TIE COLON.
Hobson Pledges His Reputation 20 Ac-
compiish This Task.

WASHINGTON. Sept 29.-Assistant-
Secretary Allen. who has been directly I'm
charge OF the arrangements made with
the wrecking companies. for raising such
of the Spanish Warshlps sunk or stranded
I'm the battle OF July 81. as can be re-
covered said to-day. referring 10 Con-
structor Hobsons work on the Teresa.
that the Navy Department had given the
young constructor all Of the assistance
which was possible 10 extend in the pros
eculion Of MS work.
Moreover, II Is now proposed TO give
him further aid IN his effort To raise the
Colon. by far the finest shin OF the Span
ism squadron. Whatever credit has been
earned by Constructor Hobson bv reason
OF the Teresa would I'm tho opinion OF
Mr.. Allen. be largely exceeded II the
attempt 20 raise the Colon results sue
cessfully.
In the case of this ship. the young con-
siructcr has pledged his professional re
putation. against the unanimous opinion
OF all Of the expert wreckers who have
examined the ship.
Yet. the Navy Department IS unhesitat-
,ngly supporting Hobsons Judgment as IS
indicated by the fact that yesterday IL
shipped from New York $4,000 worth OF
specially manufactured rubber air bags.
10 be used in lifting the Colon.
Aside from the sentimental reason for
sparing no effort 20 save this snip. the
Navy Department Is satisfied. from the
reports OF the divers who have investi-
gated her condition. that She Is well
view. the expenditure Of q considerable
percentage Of her original value. about
5000 900 IL there Is a reasonable pros
pect OF raising her.
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probably save the city. Barrow and Al
mena are surrounded and the latter has
telephoned here for help. stating mat the
town IS already on fire. The mills nave
shut down, the schools are closed ana
business suspended Every precauuon ls
being taken 20 save tho city.
IDAHO SPRINGS. COL. Sept. &.-for-
cst fires burning on the west side OF the
divide are beyond control and people are
said 20 be neotiug for their lives.
How many. if any. have persisted can
not be- known. as there Us no way or sel-
ting direct information at this time.
A light breeze gives che mighty sea OF
fire a new impetus and onward u goes
burning everything before it with no
chances OF saving live stock or property.
Cattle are known 10 be perIshing ana
bear and deer and other wild animals are
running 10 the east side OF the divide
Tho damage will Doe tremendous
There seems 20 be- settled opinion
among the ranchers that forest fires We're
started by Ute Indians with malicious Ill.,
tent ,,..,..
Henry Grom. one of the ranchers living
az Toponas. Eceria Park, Grrived mere
from the burning country to-day. ne
said. ....
"Tho Gore range Is on fire for more than
ono hundred miles. The nie7 nave u0
burning there for some time ana Tor que
r.e- few weeks have been getting worse.
Firos are also seen in Grant county nei
Kommrng. The r5nchers are lighting inc
flames. and when I le't were esq erl. noe
Inc eroat loss in an kinds of property.
The fires which are reporter cover most
Of tho northwestern part of the state.
MILWAUKEE,. WIS, Sept IA j ..iI
mi snocial from chippewa faiis' WIS.,
saws. Forest fires arc cling to al "i iII'I-
ine extent in this section. hundiee.
farmers are working ni-ht ana o'f u-l
t.o +bo DANES Four homes and other
tl,ildirrs have boon destroyed and many
persons seriously burned only he'Fy
IAN of rain win prevent o. serious loss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
THE CRETAN ULTIMATUM.
Said to Have Been Presented TO the
SuItan-Edhem Pasha DepOscd.

PARIS. Sept 29--It IS reliably reported
that the ultimatum Of the Powers 10 T1r-
key regarding the Island Of Crete was
presented % the Sultan to-day.
GAMBIA. ISLAND or CRETE. Sept.
29-Edhem Pasha the Turkish Governor,
who IS chiefly blamed f7r the recent riot-
Ing here. has been deprived OF the gov
ernorshlp and started for Smyrna to-day.
The delays and subterfuges in COM
plvinc with the orders Of Admiral Noel,
the British commando In these waters.
increase. The Turkish authorities have
ceased surrcndering arms and are pre-
tending that the disarmament has oeen
completed. The British officers propose
to search suspected houses. They have
discovered that many of the men SUR
rendered 90 Admiral N7el as rine.eadeis
OF the rioting. are innocent while the
guilty are stu ar liberty.
A detachment of 500 british blue-lackels
was paraded through the town today.
pfevado Pasha. tho local Turkish mile
,t,.ry commander. has consented 10 ice
move the Turkish troops to the suburbs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
Class in Sign writing.

Among the new studies that viii be
taught IN the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION during the coming season. IS
sign writing. This class will be under
the tutorship OF Mr. Harry Huber the
well known sign writer Of Richmond.
Since advertising ard window decoration
has become such an art. sign writing be
comes a very important matter no clerks
and decorators
This class will begin on Saturday even
ing. october Sth and viii include instruc-
ton I'm sigh writing in all its branches.
such as. card writing. sign lettering,
gliding. smaltinR. or sanding. sign gid
ing on glass lettering On glass. etc. IN
struction in this class VIII make many q
young man more valuable to MS employ
cT
Information concerning this and other
classes can he obtained at the Asso-
citation building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
SICK SOLDIERS DISCHARGED.
Col. Brady Secures The Release Of Four
from the Fourth Regiment.

WASHINGTON. sept. 22-Speciai-Coi.
.James ID Brady was at the War D.nari-
mont to-day. where Doe was sue, lil ODD
hayfn. orders issued for the diSchtfe
of fogr sick soldiers Of the Fourth Nasi-
Committees from the Republican fac
tions ln the Second and Fourth districts,
where there are tw0 candidates ll ei.",
,..''i. ..r.,,.,.,,fs bafor. tEe Conzress Onal
c4moafeu Committee and tnaHm ln
Hanna. 80 action was taken. but IT is
probable that 81 decision as % Who the
resular candidate in each Will Doe reached
in the next few days.
evening apparently satisfied that they
were ON the safe side.
Afessrs Wise and Carney are still Do
the city Candidate Parr. n the fitih
District. and Hon. John R. Brown " nom
de- defeqtod for denomination. were also
m the committee rooms looking IT is said
for campaign funds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
THE MINERS RIOT.
Intense Excitement in Pana, But No
Further BiOodshcd.

PANA. Ills. Sept. 29.-Intense ex-
element prevailed here to-day as re-
suit OF last nights street riot between
tho imported negro miners and the union
miners. The principal streets were hlled
with miners and citizens armed TO the
teeth. The negro arrested last nlsht VINO
attempted 10 take Policeman Smiths lie
ty an attack with knife ana whose ar
rest started the riot, failed 90 appear In
court to-day for trial. Mine Operator
George V. Penwell. who gave bail for the
negro. also failed TO appear
Warrants were issued to-day for all the
negroes concerned i'm the riot. How many
negroes were wounded and how severely.
cannot be learned. No one Is permitted
10 enter the negro stockade, and the
operators refuse TO give out any infor-
nation. II. T. Bishop n by-siander Is
the only white citizen wounded
The negroes have not shown up on the
streets to-day and II Is thought the ope-
rators will keep them within the stock
aides until the excitement subsidies.
TROOPS ORDERED OUT.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Sept. 29.-Gov-
ernor Tanner has ordered Captain Craig.
Of Battery b. Galesburg. 20 go with his
men to Pana at once and Colonel John
i. Hamilton. Of Elgin, was also ordered
TO report with two Of the best-equipped
companies Of his Sons OF Veterans for
riot duty.
Governor Tanner ordered Captain
Craig 20 camp within the city limits and
10 protect the lives and property Of the
citizens. but under no circumstances
should they aid the operators or mine
owners in the operating Of the mines
with foreign labor. to which the Governor
IS very much opposed.
The troops were ordered 20 Pana az
TIC request Of Sheriff Colburn. who says
he has no further control over the
miners
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
Confederate Victorian KILLED.

SEDALIA. MO, Sept. 29.-The hundreds
OF old soldiers who are attending the
Confederate States reunion here are
greatly excited over the murder OF one
of their comrades during a saloon fight
Capt. Thomas Young. OF Lexington, No.
who was one OF General Joe Shelbys
trusted lieutenants during the civil war
was fatally stabbed By j. p. McManigall.
"a sedalla saloon-keeper A dispute over
a trivial matter led 10 the calling Of hard
names and McManigall stabbed Young
over the heart with a pocket knife. The
city and county authorities are guarding
Jagainst any possible attempt 10 lynch
McManigall. who is in custody
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
IMMUNES TO CU6A.
The Fourth Regiment Directed to Pre-
pare Tor Departure.


WASHINGTON. Sept 90 The follow
ing order for the occupation of cuba was
issued to-day:
"Head1uarters OF the Army.
"Adjutant-Gcnerals Office.
washington. D. O.. sept 90. l>i,.
"Bv direction Of the Secretary Of War
the Fourth United States Infantry
United states Volunteer, detached from
the Seventh Army Corps Will be placed
I'm readiness for immediate service IN
cuba. pursuant to General Order l3i
present series from this Office. and pro-
coed fully armed and equipped to take
station at Manzanillo; the commanding
officer reporting his arrival 10y telegraph
10 Major-General Wade. United States
Volunteers. Havana. who will give IN
structio1 as 10 its duty and disposition.
'The Quartermastcr's Department VIII
furnish the necessary transportation. and
the Subsistence Department VIII provide
the necessary rati0ns. and SurscOn-Gen-
eral make ample provision for necessary
medical attendance. and supplies for the
troops en- route and after arrival
by command Of Major-General Miles.
III G. CORBIN
Northumberland"
The Fourth Regiment Of lmmuncs IS
commanded by Colonel James s. Petit
who was captain of the First United
States Infantry. Transports win be sent
from New York TO Jacksonville to en-
bark the troops
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
TRIED FOR ISLANDER.
Sergeant Gallagher wrote OF Swell
Headed Officers al Cuba Librc.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Sept. -3.-Ser-
ceant Galaener. of Company VI. Third
Nebraska Regiment was tried to-day hy
co4rt-m8rt.4i on tho charge of circulating
slauderous reports concerning Camp
cuba LlbIe
rt is claimed that Gallagher wrote 20 his
father that at the time of The corps pa
rade. held August 3ft seven men had
died as the direct result OF the parade
and ono hundred physically ruined for
ute. the parade having been given merely
Oh show ~ 0n the part of some swell
headed OFFICERS. The letter was sent hy
GauaChers father 10 the Secretary ~
War. the latter sending b. here and
Gallagher arrest and t-ial followed. The
result has not been made known.
Private James Shahan. of the Sixth
Missouri Regiment for sleeping ON bis
post. was sentenced 10 six months im-
prls0nment at st. Augustine and 90 for
felt $40 of his pay for each month OF his
confinement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30

MADRID. Sept 20-The French mail
steamer Lafayette having on lard span
ism troops from Santiago dc cuba, has
arrived at C0runna one of me officers OF
the lafayette died OF yellow feyer during
the voyage. The vessel Viii he subjected
% lftecn days quarantine.
The Spanish naval officers. who recently
arrived az Santauder ou board the City
OF Rome from Portsmouth. y H.. have
been entertained az "a BAH given by the
officers OF the German training ship Chat
lOtte The city officials of that place gave
q lunch 10 the Germans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30

LANSING MICH. Sent 29-In letter
dated August l6. addressed 10 secretary
of state Gardner. Prof. hamilton kins.
United States Consul at Bangkok, SIAM
says:
yesterday We heard of the approach
ire peace To-day America stands before
tie Oriental mind as she has never stood
before. Dewey did "a great thing at Ma
Mia. but Doe wrought greater Nlfory for
our country through Increased strength
DE- brought into every American legation
and every American consulate through
out the entire East by his noble deed
America as beginning 10 mean some
thing out here and every representative
feels prouder Of the Government for
which he stands because Of the last few
months Of history
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
DEATHS.

Wednesday. September -, 1898, at 3 A.
NJ. JAMES j. CONWAY. son of Ellen
Conway and the late Michael Conway
member Of Company NJ Richmond
Blues. Fourth Virginia Regiment Infan-
try. L. S. "
The funeral will take place from 81.
Patrick's church FRIDAY AFTER
NOON at r. II. Relatives and friends
are respectfully invited.
baltimore Washington. Norfolk and
Nauoort News papers please copy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
REORGANlZlNG HOSPITALS.
Secretary AIger Has Plan EVoiVcd
By His Recent Tour.

WASHINGTON. September -lmpor-
tant results are likely to follow the eA-
tensive tour of inspection of the military
camps just completed by Secretary N.5er'
and especially in the matter oi reols'niz-
fng the hospital service in the Held. Tine
Secretary conferred iely with not on
the commanding officers at the camps
but especially with the fifteen co-onel5
whom Doe met. looking 10 the ascertain
ment of their views upon the relative
merits OF the division hospital ana me
roelmental hospital Each had strong adj
yocatos. and 81 remained for the secre-
tary 20 ondoayor 10 reconcile their de
vergent views.
After thorough examination or me
relative merits and dement's OF lne Two
plans. Secretary Aiger has FRAMED proc
ject. which he has now under conslcera-
ton. for the amalgamation Of the nos
pitfalls in such 70 manner as 90 retain the
most desirable features Of both
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
YELLOW FEVER SUMMARY
All Cases and Deaths reported Up to
Date.


vrAerrrNcTON. Sept 29-The Marine
rrosnital service to-day prepared q sum-
mary of alI yellow fever and deaths
up 90 date in this country so i'r "7
ported TO the autholties. IL is as loI-
lows. c..t....t.,-
25th. one case; Frartlim 10 p' ,.i.'''i
94tb. Jos cases. 3 deaths. Harvey. s. canal
to September 2ith g cases; Honma' I'D
soDtember 22d. ] case; Houma ON septem-
Der giih. death. Jefferson faIish' 9'p-
tembcr Goth. 8 cases. New Orleans 10
septcmbor 2Sth. T. cases. deaths; WIZ
Son. September 26th. D. cases.
Nississiru.- Edwards vicinity. Scpien-
t., o-tb q case. Jackson. Co. September
9-th. o cases. . deaths Orwood. TO- ses}-
temhcr 9th. e. cases. 9 deaths; OMoofd'
An septcmber 9th. l3 cases, deaths,
Tavlor's. TO September Gath. 81 cases. IS
deaths. waterford. September lih, j cases
water Valley. september -sth. B case.
The percentage of mortality compared
with the number of cases is said 10 be
low
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30

WASHINGTON. d. o.. Sept % Many
cities not heretofore considered VIII Do
included in The Urinary of the President s.
"trip west u connection with tho Omaha
exposition with the outlining 0f rho
plans for The Trip. invitations az mosr
urgent character both hy telegram and
hy letter have been despatched to mo
President in the interest OF those anxious
% entertain the President
NJ Mckinley. however has planned
90 spend only 70 fortnight away from
Washington. and This VIII necessitsts
a reluctant dec.ination of numerous in-
rlfafi0ua.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
Struck in the stomach.

Mr. John Thicrmann, white employe
Of I,ea's box factory, corner OF Twentieth
and Main streets. while saving some
lumber about noon yesterday. was Sc
vorely hurt by piece Of flying wood.
lie was struck in the abdomen, ana was
knocked senseless.
Dr. Gwathmey. OF the ambulance corps,
was called. and the man was conveyed 10
his home. No pos 0 street, where he re-
ceived attention.
His Injuries proved not OF serious ha-
ture. excepting his shock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
General Shaftcr il Ill.

MONTAUK POINT. l.. l.. September
2S.-General Shafter has had another at
tack Of the Santiago fever and has been
confined to his cottage during the last
two days. Last night he had a hard
chill and to-day has had high fever To-
night he Is a little better. His illness will
undoubtedly hasten his deDarture.-Ncw
York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
INJURIES WERE FATAL.
Negro Hurt at Columbia is Brought
Here aud Dies OF His Hurts.

A negro man. whose name could not be
learned. was fatally injured yesterday
morning at Columbia. on the Allegheny
division OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway.
The man was an employe OF the rail-
road. and received his fatal hurt By hav-
ing his foot slip In climbing on moving
train He was dragged for some distance,
and HIS skull was fractured In two places.
besides his having the flesh torn entirely
of one OF his arms from the elbow 10 the
He was brought 10 mis- city. and, In
charge OF Dr. Cwathmey, OF the ambu-
lance eorps. was taken TO the Retreat for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
MantnP Permanent Camp.

WASHINGTON. September 2S.-Senator
McLaurin. Of South Carolina. accompa-
MED by the Mayor and delegation or
Columbia IS. O. citizens, called on Sec
Rotary Alger to-day and urged that a
permanent camp be established al that
place. Senator McLaurin will see the
Secretary again tomorrow. as no decision
was reached to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
yickshnrg onarantine Raised

MERIDIAN. MISS. Sept. 29.-The Me
rldlan Board of Health to-day declared
Vestigati0n but on afiidavits from tho
president ~ the Board OF Health and
two other physicians OF Vicksburg that
no suspicious cases OF fever are 90 be
found IN that city. the action OF the Me-
ridian board was rescinded and the quar-
auffne raised
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
PROFESSIONAL WHEELMEN.
Result at Yesterdays l.. \. w. Meet
The New Organization.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, Sept. 29.-All
but TWO Of the professional bicycle riders
who have formed the National Racing
Cyclists Union. and refused 10 ride on
any track under l.. \. W. auspices, re-
NAMED true TO their promise to-day and
took 10 part IN the National Circuit meet
at WOodside Park. The TWO who signed
the agreement 10 boycott the i. \. W..
but who were in to-day's races. We're
Bobby THOMPSON and Archie McEachran.
of Toronto. Friends of these men state
that their sympathies are with the new
organization. but that the existence Of a
contract with The track management COM
PEELED them % participate
The attendance was very small, but the
events were pulled off. The professional
events We're.
One-third mie-championship. profes-
siOns Tom Butler. OF Boston. first; Bob
by Thompson. Toronto, second; Robert
Walthorn, Atlanta. third; Weise Haus-
ten. Philadelphia. fourth. Time, .f3A.
Five-mile mpionship-Watson Cole
man. Boston first; Fred. Titus. New
Work, second: Nat Butler, Boston tnird
j. F. Colgan. Trenton, fourth. Time.
lt.i-.
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vessel Is said TO have had on the heaviest
cargo ever carried by her. and II PROVED
10 he more than she could STAND. Inc
steamer was Just around the bend at the
one-mile cut Nobody was injured IN the
accident A hosting apparatus and nght-
crs have gone 10 the scene from Bruins
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
Message From Gen. Kitchener,

Daily Mail from Cape Town says: Gen.
eral kitchener has cabled 10 Cecel Rhodes
that re has established a post south Of
Fashoda and asks: when are you cQm-
ing upF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
CnfIn q Fight.

JOSEPH Kemp a negro became em9tou-
ed in street fight last evening on -Niltn
street and as a result had his left eyelld
cut off and a big cash cut across ms
forehead. .,.o,1
DR.. Miller. OF the ambulance. repSlFtu
the damages. and Joseph VII Oe @D.I -
annegr against his assaiaut this morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
THE PRESIDENTS COINCIDENCE,
He Sends a Message of sympathy TO
Mr.. Thnnas 4. EaNard.

WASHINGTON. September 29.-Presi-
dent Mckinley to-day sent the following
telegram Of coincidence 10 the widow OF
ex-Secretary of state Bayard.
Washington ID. g., Sept. %. lNN.
"Nrs Thomas D. Bayarl Wilmington,
Del:
with sincere sorrow learn or the
death of your husband and beg TO eN-
press 90 you mv heartfelt sympathy M-.
Bayards high attainmen.s and sterling
qualities ondeared him to al who knew
him. while his distinguished services 70
his country add his name tO the roll on
illus,rious Americans.
Csisned WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Secretary Adee. OF the state Depart
ment. has sent the following telegram 90
Mrs. Thomas Bayard. at Dedham, Mass.
Permit ne 20 add by assurance of sor-
row and sympathy by reason oi the death
OF one whom I esteemed I'm public life and
loved as a true friend. The State Dee
pertinent over. which he so worthily
presided. and which be represented abroad
with distinction pays just tribute Of
honor and reverence 10 his memory
London Praises Bayard.
LONDON. Sept. ~ The morning pa
pers publish long obituary notices. mem
orial articles and editorials eulOgisuc of
Mr.. Bayard's career and especially or bis
work in promoting an Anglo-American
entente.
The Times laments the gradual dis
appearance Of the old generation OF
statesmen ike the Bayards and Adamses.
'1eavng the field more open TO profess
sional politicians or Tammany bosses"
Tho Daily News says. referring 10 the
Venezuelan dispute: Mr.. Blyarl's cOun-
trymen. though then disposed 10 resent
his Intervention must now feel that their
Ambassador was a better prophet than
we're themselves. New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30

SALEM. OREGON Sept. 2s.-Del Nor,e.
the guldeless PAGER. has reduced the
worlds record for his class. OF 2.0l 81 Tor
one mile. 10 e0i Ia
The time by quarters was 0o.so. 100.
l.2l- 2.o1 Ia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
Where They Play To-Day.

Brooklyn at Baltimore.
Philadelphia az Boston.
Chicago at Louisville.
New York at Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30
m oods
Cure sick headache, bad ~e4E
taste in the mouth. coated Ez6Y EMS z
tongue. gas in the stomach, UNE -
distress md indigesrsn. do
NOT weaken. hut hsso tonic eHee'' , Gers ','s
e.. ani, lsiis 70 take with Hoods Sars~pasills

the Sick. where he died about = O'CLOCK.
He never regained consciousness.
IL was said at the hospital last night
the negrO's name was not known there.