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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
SERIOUS SHOOTING ARRAY.
A Contractor Rescnts tho Visits to HIS
Uoue of "A Constable

HAMPTON. VA. June 20.-Special-A
serious shooting affair occurred IN bdsl
Hampton near the Chesapeake n ONO
depot This morning about lO O'CLOCK L.
Y Richardson. well-known hflch ma
son and contractor shot ana ~ Is
thought fatally wounded Joseph .. Nu.-
ningham a. special constable or inc
,ountv. The exact cause of the trouble
b. moi known What occurred lmme-
diatelv preceding the shooting has not
VET been made public nut II seems tnat
Richardson found Cunningham al ms
Richardson) house this morning AFTER
informing him repeatedly that he must
discontinue his visits there.
When he found Cunningham there.
Richardson seized a double-bariel sAot-
run. loaded with number shot and
started for him. Cunningham thereupon
fred twice az Richardson with pistol
Then richardson fired. Both men then
began lodging behind a stationary freight
train. When they reached the open
space. Cunningham fired twice more and
richardson fred again. the shot taking
eject over the eye and making ter
rible wound from which "a portion OF ne
brain oozed.
mo wounded man was then taken TO
the DfXe Hospital and Mr. Richardson
got in "a hack drove 20 the courthouse
Ind gave himself up II Is not thought
chat Cunningham can recover lie Is
NOW living in a critical condition. A
hearing was given Richardson before the
Comfy Court this afternoon and he was
admitted 10 bail n tho sum OF 5000,
AIcssrs. II. i. Schmelz and James s.
Darling going on his bond.
Cunningham is something Of an athlete
and was member of the famous iiamp-
ton football team. Both men are from
hiehiv respected families and the cir
Is deeply dcplOred.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
FROM THE EUROPEAN PRESS.
The Situation as Gathered from Neu-
trai Sources.

LONDON, June 1.-THE Daily Malls
correspondent at Madrid says: Captain
General August telegraphs that he has
gone into the walled city and that he
will be unable TO communicate further
with the government
LONDON, June 1.-THE Paris cores
pondent of the Daily Mail says: A Cabi-
net has been formed with NJ Fedinard
Sarrien as Premier, NJ De Freycinet as
Minister of Foreign Affairs, NJ. Iheophile
Del Casso as Minister OF Marine, NJ.
Goderoy Cayaigac as Minister Of War
~nd VI. Paul DelemDre as Minister Of
Finance. The foreign policy will be un-
changed
LONDON. June 21.-The Madrid cores
pondent Of the Standard SAYS:
All the papers say the government IS
satisfied with the prospect of Captain
General August being able TO get into
concert with the American warships. If
he cannot hold out TN the arrival Of
troops this would f0restau the entrance
into the town Of Tagal rebels, which
Spain suppOses the European Powers
would not be disposed 10 permit.
LONDON. June 2i-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
says:
According 10 the report Of the United
States transport Zeiiro, which has just
arrived from Manila. q ddStdrdly attempt
was made last week TO poison General
Aguinaldo. lie was taken suddenly and
violently IN after partaking OF a meal,
and the symptoms were such as clearly
indicated that poison had been mixed
with his food. General Aguinaldo was Ill
Tor two days
LONDON. June 2L-The Hong konc
correspondent Of the Daily Mail says.
United States Consul Wildman has re-
ceived no animation from his Govern
ment with regard To the future of the
Philippines. General Aguinaldo desires
that the islands become an American
colony lie declares that II he cannot
be connected with the United States ne
will insls, upon republic being formed.
II any other country other than the
United States wishes 70 secure control
Of the Philippines that country will have
10 fsht for II The insurgents under
Aeuinaldo now have 14o0 rifles and eight
LONDON. June 21.-According 10 a dis
patch 10 the Daily News from Gibraltar.
Inc Republicans at Madrid have again
vainly tried to induce Senior CASTELAR, 70
return 10 power. The Senior says that MS
health IS bad. and expresses the convic-
tiOn that a republic Is at the door ana
about TO take possession Of Spain.
LONDON. June 2l.-1he Madrid CORE
spOndent Of the Morning Post says. THE
Government. IL Is reported, h. strengthen
ing the garrison Of Madrid by eight r5gi-
ments. but the report lacks continuation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
THE TERRIBLE TURK.
He Beats Lewis, the "Strangler." in
Chicago, al His Own Game


CHICAGO. June 20--The Yousof Lewis
wrestling match at Tattersals was wit
messed by 1000 people. II was for
purse OF $500 and the Championship OF
the world hest two In three. oatch-as.
catch-can, no holds barred ecept throt,
Ting, two points down. Tim Hogan, OF
Chicago, was referee.
when the men entered the ring at Q
o'clock Yousoff at once assumed the ag-
gressivc. After a struggle OF three min
utes Lewis, being on the pad stomach
down. the referee separated the men.
giving the match TO Lewis because You
soft, as the referee said. was strangling
him.
There was much bowling and yelling
from the disappointed crowd. George
Consodine the packer or Lewis, annou Geo
that no did not think the hold was a
strangle.
Lewis agreed to take the winners end
OF the purse. - SO, ana continue the
mach witr c. o. Duplessis as referee.
but the referee. hogan, refused 10 allow
~ and was finally escorted from the
ring by the police.
The men went on the mat again Tor
the exhibition match tt l.i0 O'Clock ana
within four minutes 1Ousof secured the
same hold that brought forth the nrst
decision. DNpltnSlo ltppfN MN y" ~.
hack and he quit reluctantly. The faD
was awarded 10 Lewis in the foul.
AT the end of tie fifteen minutes inter-
val provided FOR IN the articles. tho
match was resumed. Yousof secured a
strange hold on Lewis, who gave up In
6 i-2 minutes.
After another fifteen minutes. the
bout was continued. when Lewis had
broken several locks and wriggled out
from spin Oh his head. the Turk asain
obtained a strangle hold and Lewis gave
up in seven minutes, ten seconds fousor
winning the match. clearly surps ssing
the Stranger az bis own game. Lewis
said after the match: Il was locked. the
Turk IS a better man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
RICHMOND BOYS
ARE WELL DRILLED
Continued from First Pagas

Lees bridage when boy of sixteen. and
hopes TO reap new honors under his old
commander.
Twenty recruits arrived yesterday af-
ternoon from Norfolk and reported TO the
Fourth Regiment. The men were all ac-
cepted, mustered in and placed In the
Third Battalion. The soldiers OF the
Fourth Regiment have been busy clean
ing up camp which is now in fine condi-
ton.
NO MORO sTUMPs,
Tho stumps have all been grubbed be-
tween the colonies tent and division
headquarters. so as to leave good
ground for battalion parade.
Colonel Guild will at once complete the
preparation OF the rife range near the
Sand Hli. lie has secured a location
where a range OF 500 yards IS available
and he expects TO have the work begin
within a few days in preparing the sol
diers for the campaign work by actual
practice
Drilling has now commenced in earnest
IN the Fourth Regiment All companies
were ont this morning practiclng skirmish
drill and Captain wyatt had his COM
pany for two hours and half taking
them through weeds and underbrush'
which IN some places reached up TO the
chins Of the soldiers.
A RATTIESNAkE.
Corporal oswald X. Hasten, Of Com
pany Fl. Of the Fourth Regiment had a
rather peculiar experience on Saturday
afternoon. He had been on the st. John
river with Lieutenant Cheatwood and a
few others TO catch crabs, when sudden
" they were disturbed by the noise OF
rattlesnake. In order 10 be on he
safe side they crossed the river on a
log Corporal hasten, who happened 20
be the last on the log for some reason
made a mistep and before he knew IT.
found himself in the river. He safely
swan ashore.
Privates NJ. A. King and J. j. Trevai-
Ter. Of Company II. Fourth Regiment are
under many obligations to their friends
who sent them a large box Of delicacies.
The men in camp are in very good hui
NOR to-day, for the paymastcr has ar
rived and at once commenced 10 pay
them of The Fourth Regiment Will
secure their pay tomorrow.
&. w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
YALE AND HARVARD TO SAIL.
They Are Taking on Supplies Tor
Sampsan's Fleet AT Santiago.

Sampsan's Fleet AT Santiago.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA June 20
special.-The auxiliary cruisers Yale and
Harvard are taking on provisions pre-
paratory to leaving on a long cruise.
All day men have been carrying aboard
tons OF subsistence, cartridges and other
ammunition. which were brought here by
Old Dominion steamers from New York.
Late i'm the forenoon the Yale steamed
down TO Old Point. but will probably re-
turn to-day TO receive the remainder OF
her supplies. 10 IS now certain that these
vessels will go TO Santiago from here, as
some OF the supplies are intended for
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet. but after that
their destination is unknown. though IL
is believed the vessels will be formed into
a nving squadron 10 be sent across the
ocean 10 harass the Spanish coast.
CAPTAIN Crowninshield, chief Of the
Bureau OF Navigation was in the city
to-day. and IL is believed that the object
OF his visit was to confer with the COM
manders of the warships anchored In the
James for the purpose Of forming a ny
ing squadron.
The Minneapolis is preparing for long
cruise. and besides taking on supplies,
she is having her machinery overhaued
A force OF men at the ship yard are now
working on estimates for the construc-
ton Of the battleships which were au-
thorized by recent act OF Congress, and
as soon as the estimates are prepared
the company will submit bids 10 the
Navy Department
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
A FRlGHTFUL WRECK.
Three Men Killed and Others Injured.
Cars TelescOped.

Cars Telescoped.
ROANOKE. VA, June 2O.-Speclal-A
frightful passenger wreck occurred on
the Norfolk and Western railway yes
terday shortly afternoon short distance
west OF Shawsvile. Train No. 4, coming
east. was running at a rapid rate down
grade, and unpon entering a deep cut
on the mountain side the fange OK the
outside rail gave way. The engine was
thrown from the track and the mail car
was overturned down the entertainment,
smashing il all 10 pieces. The express
car telescoped the engine and che bag
gage car was piled on the debris.
Engineer AL Homer Of Bristol. was
buried beneath his engine and instsStly
killed.
Fireman I'd Sadler. Of Bristol, was
frightfully scalded and died TWO hours
later from his injuries.
Postal Clerk a. s. Francis, OF Marion,
was caught in the throat by the big mall
hook and hung breaking his neck. kill
ing him instantly.
Postal ClerA J. V. Gil.s. OF Lynchburg,
was badly shaken up and went down the
embankment with his car. and how he
escaped with his life Is a miracle.
The baggage men and express messen-
gers were badly shaken up, but none
were seriously injured.
No passengers were seriously injured,
but several were slightly bruised.
4 relief train was sent out from this
city with physicians and nurses, and In
the afternoon the dead mems remains
were brought here TO be prepared Tor
burial. They were sent TO their respec-
lives homes this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
THIRD EXPEDITION.
Will Sail for Manila Next Thursday o.
Friday.

san FRANCISCO. CAL-. June 2o.-Ths
third expedition 10 Manila will sail next
Thursday or Friday. at the latest. This
announcement was made at General Aer'
ritts headquarters to-day. AS yet Gen.
eral Merritt has not made pubic the
time OF his own departure. but u Is
known among his officers that ne Is ex-
eeedingly anxious TO get away on the
next expedition. and Will do so unless
the authorities at Washington interfere
with his present plans. The troops that
are TO form the third expedition. under
command OF Brigadier-General Macarthur.
are ready to start on short notice. and
hope that they will board by next
Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
THE VIRGINIA
NAVAL RESERVES.
They are Much Pleased at the Order
for Service.
FIRST DIVISION HAS PREFERENCE
The Fourth Division, Composed OF Sea-
faring Men. Also to be Mustered In.
Court Martial of DIR. Daniel W.
Morgan-Mission of the Albis

NORFOLK. VA. June ?0.-Special.-
Commander Cake OF the Virginia Naval
Reserves. received telegram from
Lieutenant Colonel and Adjutant-General
Joe Lane Stern, Richmond, advising
him that Admiral Erben had ordered
that the physical examination OF the re-
serves which was recently suspended,
should now proceed. Subsequently this
news was confirmed by the receipt Of a
telegram from Admiral Erben ordering
that one hundred or less Of the men
should be mustered into the service of
the government after they shall have
passed the examination.
GLAD TO co.
The reserves are very much pleased
with the prospect OF being speedily mus
tered and are In hourly expectation or
being ordered TO report at tho armory lot
examination. The statement Is made
that the men OF the first division will be
given the preference. This appears 10 De
satisfactory TO the reserves.
The recently organized fourth division
Lieutenant W. S. Upshur commanding
will be mustered into the service Of the
State on wednesday, June I'd.
This division IS composed principally or
seafearing men. The ninety men compos-
ing it are thought to be particularly wei
adapted for the service. They Will short
ly be equipped for duty.
Lieutenant G. L. Wright, acting re-
cruiting officer for the Fourth Virginia
Volunteers now at Jacksonville, to-day
received telegraphic instructions from
Surgeon General Sternberg L. 5. ~, d.
recting him 10 select civilian physician
10 examine the men recruited here by
him for the fourth. He selected Or. Lee
roy T. Nash. of Norfolk, who Will act.
MEN FOR A BAND.
Lieutenant Wright has been ordered by
Colonel G.. w. Taylor, OF the Fourth, 10
recruit ia men for the Third Battalion,
including thirty musicians. Twenty OF
these last for the band Of the Fourth
Regiment and ten for field service.
The trial by court martial OF Or. Dan
Eel II. Morgan, Of the cruiser Cincinnati.
was proceeding to-day behind closed
doors. No information will be given out.
1t is whispered about Norfolk to-day
that Dr. Morgan IS charged with swearing
a few lines I'm the presence OF his superior
officer. Norfolk does not take the matter
very seriously.
1t has leaked out that tho Norwegian
steamer Albs. which cleared FOR Bermu-
da on Saturday last with a cargo OF coal.
was consigned TO the naval agent OF the
British admiralty at ST. George.
The auxiliary cruiser Yale dropped
down from New port News to-day and
lies at anchor off Old Point tonight.
Tho collier Cassius, formerly the Rhae-
tia. IS at Lambert $ Point tonight TAX
ing on a cargo Of coal for the fleet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
An Additional ARMY Colps.

WASHINGTON. Jnne 20-An additional
army corps. 10 be Known as The Eighth.
n 20 De created. IL VIII De composed OF
The troODs assigned 10 the Philippine
Islands. and will be IN command CT
Najor-lienersl Wesley Merritt.
The creation OF the new corps Is by
direction OF the President. and authority
is conferred upon General Merritt 70
trs1sfer the command OF the corps TO
the ncNt officer IN RANK AZ such time as
ne may deem Il oxpedient 10 10 50, as
matter OF military administration, IN or
der that he may be left free 70 devote
his attention 70 important matters OF
0overnment connected With the Philip
pine IslsndA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
It Remained in Session Until Mid
Night and Adjourned without Action

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 2O-The
Democratic caucus. called TO order the
question of making caucus action in the
future absolutely binding upon caucus
participants. remained in session until
midnight. Final action was postponed
until next Monday night. when, II quo
rum Is present, a vote Will be taken upon
the resolutions offered tonight by Mr.
Bailey. and amended by Mr.. McHae, OF
Arkansas.
Mr.. Balley's resolutions provided that
caucus action should be binding upon all
questions not involving constitutional
contentious or questions treated IN the
national platforms. After considerable
debate. Mr.. Bailey accepted an amend
ment offered by Mr.. McRae. excepting
questions involved in State district plat
forms. and pledges made personally by
membsrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
William and Mary.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, June 2O.-spe-
cial.-The final exercises at William and
Mary began yesterday with the baccalau-
reate sermon preached by DR.. J. William
Jones'
Rev Or. II. T.. Johnson. OF the Cum
berland Street Methodist church. Norfolk.
last night delivered the annual sermon
before the J.. NJ. c. \. in the College
Chapel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21

ROME. June 20-In view Of the erro-
neous reports In circulation, DR.. LSppo-
nj. the popo's physician. in an interview
to-day said;
Owing 10 a slight attack OF rheuma-
tism. ! advised the Pope to remain n
his roorp yesterday. bit to-day Ills Hoh-
ness 10 Niding his us,A audience"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

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For sale by Owens 4 Mtaor Drug Con-
paay. Price. ~. per box.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
Three Persnns Drowned

SIGOURNEY. IOWA. June 20.-Ths af-
ternoon near What Cheer this county,
three persons were drowned by the over
turning of the boat from which they
were fishing. They were Jesse Ford, drug
gist Mrs. Switzer. known on the stage
as Lena crow and the Rev. Parkinson.
pastor Of the Episcopal church OF What
Cheer. The bodies have been recovered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
FATAL ARRAY.
An Ohio Physician Shoots aud Fatally
Wounds His Eather-in-LaW.

DAYTON. O.. June 20.-Dr. George W.
Rush OF savannah, Ga, shot and fatally
wounded George Dewitt, his father-in-
law, at the home OF the latter, In this
city. tonight. The men had been on bad
terms. Dr. Rush called upon his wife
at Dewitt's house tonight, but Dewitt
ordered him away, and ran al him with
chair Rush warned him TO keep on,
and then drew a revolver and fred three
times. the bullets taking effect in De-
Wits breast. lie is sinking rapidly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
ra,a, Explosion In Georgia.

SAVANNAH, GA, June "a rumoi
reached here tonight Of a fatal boiler
explosion In the Hilton and Dodge lan-
Der Company Mills on Union Island near
Darien. Ca. In which three men were
krled. No details OF the disaster are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
Fire Alarm.

An alarm OF fire from Box 30. at the
corner OF COutts and St John streets.
called the department at 5:15 o'clock last
evening to the premises No. 1919 81.
The blaze was extinguished and only
nominal damage resulted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21


The location, on the beautiful Madi-
son Square, at the intersection Of
Broadway and Fifth avenue, Is the
most central and delightful in the city.
Ii is in the very heart OF the shop
ping district, and easily accessible 10
the art galleries and amusements' anu
has direct car communications Win
all railways and important points.
IL is less than ten minutes py elec-
tric car from the street
entrance Of the hotel TO the stations
OF the New York central, Harlem and
New Haven railroads; and less than
fifteen minutes 10 the tWenty-thiTu
and Twenty-f ferries or
the Pennsylvania ana Inc Erie ran
road systems.
IL affords the most liberal accom-
modations I'm the city
The American Plan viii be maintain
ed as heretofore without change. az
the highest standard OF excellence.
Terms. $500 per day and upwards,
including steam heat or open fires.
The European Plan will have every
possible resource and convenience for
those who prefer that PLAN Terms for
rooms. 500 per days and upwards,
including steam heat or open fires.
Hitchcock, Darling B Co..
Cable address. FIFTH"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-02-02

PEKlN, January 2j.-German's lease
has finally been fixed at ninety-nine
years. The Chinese Emperor is great
~ displeased.
LONDON, January 25.-The st.
James Gazette this afternoon says that
it has it that Russia is not likely to
persist in her opposition to the open
ing of Talien-Wan.
PEKIN, January 25.-Another loan
conference with the Tsung Ii Namen
has taken place, the latter receiving
the Russian representative in the
morning and the British Minister in
the afternoon. 1t is believed that the
British Minister. Sir Claude McDon-
aid, insists upon the opening of the
port of Talien-Wan. and that Great
Britain will not recede from that de
mand.
Whether Great Britain or Russia Sc
cures the loan depends upon which
eXerts the greatest pressure. If Eng
land undertakes to protect China us
against Russia's dispeasure. it is be-
lieved the loan will be concluded on
the terms offered by Sir Claude Nc
Donald.
NEW YORK, January 25.-Accord-
ing to the Worlds correspondent. the
speech of Sir Michael Hicks Beach, de-
claring that Great Britain will de-
mand free commerce for the world in
Chinese ports. continued to be the
sensational feature of all discussion
of the complications in China.
George w. Smalley's Times dispatch
today quoting editorials from New
York papers praising England's atti-
tude as eXemplified in Beach's speech is
prominently reproduced by the even
ing papers as evidence that England.
in keeping open the Chinese markets.
will find an ally not only in Japan but
in the United States
The Times this morning publishes
an officially inspired editorial, mini
MIXING the gravity of the Chancellor's
words. whose strong expressions" il
complains. 'have been strangely mis-
Interpreted
The Times continues: "It has been
imagined that the Chancellor of the
EXcheouer delivered something like
an ultimatum with regard to the pro-
posed loan. In reality he did moth
ing of the kind. He merely said that
England would never allow her com
MERGE to be excluded from the Chinese
markets. Our attitude is in no sense
aggressive. but merely self defensive
This remarkable attempt to explain
away the Chancellor's hellicose decla.
ration is made to placate Russia.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-02-02
ARRIVED.

From San Francisco, per S. S. Peru
b. Cuff, Jr, c. c. Mcmahon, Mrs.
E. +. Ames, Miss L. p. Ames, Miss II.
S. Ames, A. S. Knudsen, Rudolph
Spreckels, Roy Meade. c. S. Wheeler,
Mrs. Wheeler, f. Brockelmann, Y. Shi-
mauchi, j. NJ. Sorauzo, Jr, l.. Laten-
dale. Through-G. w. Bramhall, r.
A. Cram, w. C. Tyler, w. Mcmahon,
f. f. Rittenhouse, j. w. Regain and
Nyife
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-02-02
CLAUS SPRECKELs. WIN. G.. IRWIN
Claus SpreckelS & Go
b AN IKE II -.

HONOLULU H, I,
San Francisco Agents The Nevada
Bank of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCC-rho Nevada Bank
of San Francisco.
LONDON-The Union Bank of Lon
don, Ltd.
NEW YORK-Amer' can Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
CHICAGO-Merchants National Bank.
PARIS-Ccmptoir National d'Escomp-
tie de Paris.
BERLIN-Dresdner Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA =
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Banh of New Zealand.
VIC1 ORA AND VANCOUVER-Ban
of British North America.
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GERMANY HAS HER LEASE.
IT WILL RUN FOR NINETY-NtNE
YEARS.

British Attitude i'm the Orient-Rus-
STA and England Bidding for the
Chinese Loan-IIicl<s Beach's Speech