davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
FRENCH CENSORSHIP.
The Figaro Heavily Fined for Publish
inc Evidence in the Dreyfus Case.

PARIS. Apul s.--The Figaro to-day
continued its publication of evidence
given before the Court of Cessation in
the Dreyfus case and gave the deposit
tion Of Major Hartmann. of the Twenty
second Artillery. who was called as a
witness for the defence. In addition to
the facts already cabled, Major Hartmann
deposed that he knew about the hydraulic
brake No. 1851. gaze full details of its
manufacture, and cited the case OF NJ.
Bouten. then an employe of the War
Department who was sentenced in 1880
for giving an sttache secret documents.
The Major also handed the court the
text of a lecture delivered at the mill
tarv school Of ST. Cyr in 1892, describing
tho brake and said he did not believe
the documents in the bordereau came
from an officer attached to the War
ONCE. as the brake had been tested at
the artillery school in 1894. lie further
stated that he had been connected for
eight years with the technical section
and never knew Dreyfus 10 ask to see
documents.
The Major also testified that foreign
artillery officer could easily obtain any
information about the cannon of l20 cali
ore
Regarding the frontier troops. Major
Hartmann cited articles from the Mill
tary Journal giving full information on
the subjects months anterior TO the date
OF the bordereau.
Replying 10 the President of the Court
Of Cessation. the witness said the libra
rles Of ihe military clubs of Paris and
Versailles had copies Of the lectures de-
livered before the military schools, but
So FAR as he knew none of them were
missing.
The Echo Dc Paris says it learns the
Court of Cessation Is about TO order a
sunplemental investigation Of the points
raised by the evidence OF General Roget
and Examining Magistrate Bertulus. who
will be confronted. Lieutenant-Colonel
Picquart will also be examined, accord
ing 10 the statement made.
The revelations made by the Figaro in
publishing the testimony furnished 10 tho
Court Of Cessation In the Dreyfus case
came before the Correctional Court this
afternoon. when the two managers OF
the paper. Mn. Rodez and Borel were
sentenced in default 10 five hundred
francs and costs for publishing the testi-
mOny.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
WAS IT INCENOIARY?
Police of New York Think the Big Fire
of Friday was Not Accidental.

NEW YORK, April s-Despte reti-
cence on the part of police, facts became
public to-day which make It appear that
the fire which yesterday destroyed thir-
teen persons was of incendiary origin.
IL transpired that a few hours before
the flames were seen policeman was
sent Tor from the Andrews house ana
was mysterlOusy dismissed by a SER
want, who said he was not wanted. Let
ters threatening the lives OF the Andrews
family and the children OF Mrs. ST. John
were found.
1t is believed that the motive for the
incendlarism was revenge. and that the
AFFAIR arose over d quarrel among the
servants, Foley, the butler IN the An
drews family. is under surveillance, and
the police are hard at work investigating
the clues, which chiefly rest upon the an
onymous letters.
Mary Flanagan, the dead maid SER
want, seems to have been a central figure
in this alleged plot and the chief object
OF the perpetrators hate. The police to-
day gave out three scurrilous. threatening
anonymous letters which had been sent
10 members of the Andrews household.
one was addressed to the servant. Mary
Fvannagan. The letters made charges
against Mary Flanagan and the butler
In a letter addressed to Mrs st John.
the writer sald
II hope you and Mrs. Andrews don't
think for a moment that am reconcilet
or pacifed with Mary Flannae all for in
deed | am not. and what Is further, /
will not be until I get my revenge. feel
that I have given warning enough and |
am going 10 fix her for life. and because
you and Mrs. Andrew did not give heed
TO warning, | am going to fix you too.
I'm going 10 make some one throw
something in your nurses and chlldrens
faces That will -,Shgure them and eat
all the flesh off the bone. This I will
DO for spite. because you did not let
Mary go as 7 told you to do. You had
lust as we'll let ner go first as last. You
will have no girl alive when get through
NTH her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
No Friend of the Senator's Was In.
yited to the Conference.
THEIR POSITION PLAINLY STATED
The Change of Method is Favored, but
One TO Bring Out a New Can
didatc. They Will Steer
Clear of 1.-THE Rail
road Rates.

The May convention is going to be a
the fact that the attendance will be very
large and that nearly every county and
city in the State will be represented
With few exceptions. the newspapers
endorse the movement
There has come in the last few days a
change Of feeling among some OF Mr.
Martins friends regarding the conyen-
ton. Many of his supporters are very
earnest advocates OF change In the
method of choosing Senators and they
intended to come to this meeting. Now,
they are inclined to stay away.
The reason for it can be best told In the
language OF very warm supporter or
Mr. Martin. He said to a Times reporter:
MR. MARTINS FRIENDS.
IT. for one, favor this movement and
had made up my mind to attend the con-
yention and advised some friends 20 FOL.
low my example. But. have since learn
ed that there was a conference IN Wash
ington 10 discuss this movement. Not a
supporter or the Senator'S was asked 10
be present. All invited were his avowed
opponents Now, IL seems 20 me that II
this fight were one for measures and
not for men Il could have been easily
settles The leading Martin men who
favor the change Of method-some one
like George =. Keezell for instance-and
men known 10 be opposed TO Martin might
have conferred and fixed up a plan. But
the Martin people were Ignored The
signers OF the call, with possibly. two
or three exceptions. are anti-Martin men.
I have therefore, decided TO stay away
because It IS movement that IS mani
festly intended 20 injure the junior Sena'
tor do not object 10 another candidate
but dom. like the method adopted TO brin-
him out"
WILL REMAIN AWAY.
This gentleman expressed the senti
ments OF the average Martin man. u II
quite evident now that upon reneclor
the Martin people are disposed 20 stay
out OF the convention As the gentleman
quoted SAYS. the Martinites see no Fart-
cular reason 20 contribute 20 the success
of a movement aimed at their candidate.
The railroads will probably give reduced
rates and II this Is done many people
will come here who cannot afford 10 pay
full fare II the railroads refuse trey
will be charged by some with being IT.
disrosed 70 do any act that viii NOT ne.l
Mr.. Martin. II IS somewhat deucats
question. this giving OF reduced rates 20
tho May convention. and 1t Is said the
question has been referred 10 the heaoS
OF the roads FOR their decision
The convention Is sure to develop ne"
candidate for the senate. That Is IN nc
opinion Of some students Of politics w~na' ~
n Is really called for. In a great meeunI
such "a that 30 be held demana W.
come IN for a man 10 run for the sem. Se', !,
who Is I'm sympathy with this moNe'"'"'
about 10 he inaugurated. go. ..
,ra a. Is not going, 20 be difficult fe
find tho man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
GEN. LAWT0N TO
TAKE SANTA CRUZ
Starts an Expedition With Three Gun
boats and 1900 Men to Sweep
the Country to the South.

MANILA. April 9.-9:35 A. Mat
nghtfall last night Generals Lawton and
King launched an expedition of three
guboats. with 1900 men in canoes in two
OF the gunboats The object OF the ex-
petition is to cross the lake, capture
Santa Cruz and sweep the country to the
south.
The expedition. which embarked at san
Pedro Macati. consists OF eight COM
panies OF the Fourteenth Infantry, three
companies Of the Fourth Cavalry. four OF
the North Dakota Volunteer. four Of the
idaho Volunteers. two mountain guns
and two hundred sharpshooters of the
Fourteenth Infantry.
At the mouth of the Pasig river the
men VIII be transferred from the canoes
TO the three gunboats Laguna De Bay.
Cesto and Napinda. Santa Cruz. the
objective point of the expedition. Is at
the extreme end of the lake.
WASHINGTON. April S.--Advices from
General Otis report thet everything is
quiet in his command and that many OF
the Filipinos In the vicinity OF Malolos are
displaying white fags In token OF SUD-
mission TO United States authority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
Mr.. White Made No Charges Against
Great Britain as Alleged.
THE BRITISH MEMBER SELECTED
Mr.. G. N Il. Elliot on the Joint Com
njssiou-Germany Should Learn
Lesson from The Samoan Ahair
or Stop Calling Herself
Power, Says tho
Deutsche Zietung.

BERLIN. April s.-Both Mr.. White
and the British Ambassador. Sir Frank
Iasceles. conferred with Baron Won
Buelow to-day with reference TO 'he
latest Samoan developments.
The German government earnestly
urges the speedy appointment ana as
match Of the commission 50 as to pre-
vent further difficulties.
4 foreign office official, empowered 10
sneak for the Government, says that 'he
action Of the Americans and British Is
clear violation OF the Samoan act that
Germany intends to adhere to this view
that she considers the new government
Of Samoa Illegal. and that she has so
instructed her Ambassadors at WASH
ington and London.
REPORT DENIED.
The United States embassy authorita-
tivalv denies that Ambassador White
used any such expressions regarding the
influence of the British and the Amerl-
can press az stated by the Munich Ale
eemine Zeitung, in an alleged interview
with Mr.. White. IL Is added that the
whole story that the Ambassador made
such charges against Great Britain, or
even alluded 10 Great Britain, Is pure
invention.
The recent audience of Mr.. Andrew ID.
White. the United States Ambassador
with Emperor william, lasted ninety
minutes They discussed Samoan mat
ters, and His Majesty asked Mr. White
70 convey his thanks 10 President Nc
Kinley for his willingness to agree to
Joint commission and for his conc1iatory
manner throughout. Mr.. White had
another interview later.
MIGHT AS WELL QUIT.
Deutsche Zeltung says: If Germany
does not learn d lesson from the past We
might as well stop calling ourselves
power
A dispatch from the German Consul at
Apia. dated March 24th, says minor coll
lisions are constantly occurring. The dis
patch adds: "Ianu yesterday was APP
pointed king at Mullnu by the other con-
suls and commanders. Business Is at a
standstll. All the shops have been closed
since March 18th"
MR. ELLIOT APPOINTED.
WASHINGTON. April s.-The British
government has selected Mr.. G. n. Il. FL
liot, c. b., as the British member Of the
Joint High Commission for the settlement
of the Samoan question. The British Am
bassador. Sir Julian Pauncefote, called
at the State Department to-day and ad-
vised Secretary Hay of Mr.. Elliots selec-
tion
The appointment gave much satisfaction
IN government and diplomatic circles,
as Mr. Elliot Is a member OF the embas-
say staff. and during his brie. service has
made many friends. 1t also gave added
assurance that the real differences over
the samoan trouble are wei nigh finish
ed now that the government have turn
ed their attention TO the selection Of
commissioners for its adjustment.
OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED.
The Secretary Of the Navy has receiv-
ed the following:
San Francisco. April s.
"Malietoa Tanus installed as King on
the 23d with appropriate ceremonies. Re-
port by mail. No fighting since the 2lst.
(Signed) "hAUTZ.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
A SEARCH FOR HARRY FREY.
His Father Thinks lie is In kschmohu'
4 Person Of That Name Was Here.

The Chief of Police has received ie'-
ter from f. j. V. Erie. of Marion. ONO
who asks his aid I'm finding his son. Har-
~. now about twenty-six years old.
lie says the boy was abducted from
home when ten years old, but recently
the father has heard. he was proprietor
Of a tailor shop in Richmond.
Police Detective Tomlinson has been
working on the case. but has failed 10
learn that any tailor of that name ever
resided here.
The father states that his own name
was originally spelled "Frey' but ne
changed It for reasons satisfactory 70
himself TO Erie" He says his son may
be known as Harry Frey.
A person of this name resided IN klch-
mond for some time and boarded an
Thon's restaurants Seventeenth and Nam
streets. He left there nearly year ago
and still owes n big bill at Thon's. lie
claimed 10 be a florist. Where he went
he has never informed those who knew
him here.
II IS said that the son has fallen hen
10 a fortune and that the father Is anX
ious TO find him in order that he may
come into possession OF the property he
l. said to have inherited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
TROOPS FOR MANILA.
The Arizona and the Scandia to Sail
on The 18th of the Month.

SAN FRANCISCO, April s.--The trans
port Arizona is scheduled to sail for Ma
Mia on the 18th Of the month, and it is
expected that the Scandia will be ready
about the same date. No report has been
made on the Newport as yet, but she
will probably not require an unusual
amount of reitung, and ought to be able
TO follow her sister transports cioselyi
The Bidgston Hill. with freight for Ma
Mia. Will sail on Monday. Batteries / aud
Is, Sixth United States Artillery, en- route
10 Honolulu. are expected 10 arrive here
tomorrow. and Battery A OF the same
regiment IS expected on Monday. They
viii go into camp at the Preside until the
18th, when they will sail for Hawaii on
the Nippon Maru Light Battery Il, of
the Fourth Artillery and Light Battery
+. Of the Fifth Artillery. are under orders
FOR Maniia. will arrive on Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
A NATIONS GIFT.
France Presents Two Sevres Vases to
the American White House.


WASHINGTON. April S.-A notable
ceremony occurred at the Blue Room OF
the Executive Mansion at eleven o'clock
to-day when the French Ambassador VI.
Cambon. presented to the government and
the American people. as represented
through President Mckinley, two magnlfi-
cent Sevres vases from the french Ma
tional Pottery at Sevres.
The gift was from the late President
of the French Republic, Felix Faure, and
commemorated the opening OF the new
Frauco-American cable on August l'th
last. when President Mckinley and Presi'
dent Faure exchanged the first message
over the new Lire. between the White
House and the Palace Of the Eiysee.
The vases and pedestals stand six or
eight feet high and are OF a deep blue,
characteristic OF the finest Sevres ware,
as well as I'm happy accord with the pre-
vaiiing cOlors Of the Blue Room.
Ths presentation was made the occasion
for a happy exchange Of international
greetings. NJ Cambon making an address
and the President responding The vase
had already been placed IN position. one
on either side Of the large window looking
toward the Potomac. They far exceed
i'm elegance anything in the way Of por-
celaln hitherto brought to the White
House.
The vases will now remain permanent
possession Of the White House. along
with several notable decorations given
by foreign governments.
II they had been given personally TO
President Mckinley It would have requir-
cd an act of Congress for their accept
ance. but as gift 10 the American Gov
eminent and people, no special act is
required.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
WElL-KNOWN WIRGINIAN HURT
Ex-Mayor Downham, Of Alexandria
Struck by Washington streetcar

Ex-Mayor Downham. of Alexandria
Struck by a Washington streetcar
WASHINGTON. April s.-Mr. Elmer
r. Downham, aged sixty years promi-
nent resident Of Alexandria. va. Is IN
serious condition at his home In that
city from the effects Of railway acci-
dent yesterday evening in washington
At the corner of Pennsylvania avenue
and Thirteenth street. northwest ne
iumped from a Georgetown car ana start
ed to run across the east-bound track to
GET TO his train He failed TO notice an
approaching train and was caught by the
fender and rolled along the track Tor some
distance.
when picked up Mr.. Downham was
,ound TO be badly injured. One arm had
hsen broken. besides which he was sew
ereIv bruised and cut about the face and
head. He was taken 10 the hospital.
where he received proper attention. after
which he was removed TO his own home.
lie is very prominent IN Alexandria az
fairs having been mayor several terms,
and also having served In other import
ant municipal offices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
EX-JUSTICE FIELD
AT DEATHS DOOR
Contracted Severe Cold Two Weeks
Ago and Has Steadily Grown
Worse-Sinking Rapidly.

WASHING TON. April .. 9.-Ex-Justice Of
the Supreme Court. Stephen j. Field is
dying. His physician does not expect
him 10 survive the night.
Judge Field contracted a cold about two
weeks aso which became complicated a
week ago last Thursday with troubles
resulting from extreme cold. This
morning his physician. DR.. Curtis. pro-
nounced his case critical and all during
the day and night he has been gradually
sinking.
At o'clock this Sunday morning he
was pronounced dying and his death was
momentarily expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
GRlDlRON CLUB.
They Give a Unique Entertainment t'
TheirL Lady Friends.

WASHINGTON, April s-The Gridiron
club tonight gave an entertainment Tor
ladies'. and II was one or the usual pic
turesque occasions for which the ciuo Is
noted. The members OF the ciuD nave
made their reputation In unique dinner
giving. and tonight they gave reception
20 large number OF guests, different
from the usual character Of such affairs.
About 10 ladies and gentlemen assem-
bled at the Arlington Hotel parlors. ani
after being received by the presideht o,
The club and his wife were ushered INTO
tho large banquet hall. whicn nad peeu ,'ss
transformed into a most oeaniltui ii nii'ia
electric lights OF different colors
Among the guests present were ~
Speaker and Miss Reed Admiral ana NIT.
Schley. General Ii. c. Corbin, senator
and Mrs German. Mrs Frank na,upn' ,,a
REV. Or. and Mrs. Radcliffe. Mr. anI MIs'
II Fuller. Mr.. and Mrs Frank B N9yes'
Comptroller and Mrs. Dawes. Paten, - notn.
missioner and Mrs. Duel. ana lhe A'ssoS
Kew. OF Chattanooga, Tenn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
THAT SPOILED BEEF.
Part of It Had Been Butchered in Ha-
vana and Spoiled on the Block.

WASHINGTON, April s.-A cable dis
patch was received at the War Depart
ment to-day from Colonel Smith. chief
commissary at Havana, in reply to re-
quest for information regarding the re-
ports of destroyed beef Colonel Smith
stated that of 200, 900 pounds sent 10
Havana from Porto Rico, 500 pounds of
the canned meat had been found unfit for
use and had been condemned. This was
since January 2lst The fresh beef allud-
ed to was beef that had been slaughtered
in Havana and had spoiled on the block
before entering the refrigerator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
RAYS Immunps at Hcmo

SAVANNAH. GA. April s.-The trans
port Sedgewick arrived at Savannah to-
night at 9 o'clock from quarantine with
the Third United states Volunteer In
fantry rays Immunes). The troops
were unloaded and went aboard a Plant
system train for Macon. Three sections
were run and the first battalion and
Headquarters left on the first. which got
away at / o'clock. Colonel Patrick II.
RAY said the health OF the command is
oxcallnnf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
RICHMOND MAN
IN SAMOAN FIGHT
Flag Lieut.. Miller a Ma
tive Of This City.
CARRIED ULTIMATUM
To the Defiant Insurgent Leader,
Mataafa.
HE ALSO COMMANDED MARINES
JIe is on Board the Cruiser Philadci-
phia. Under Admiral kautz-A
Brief sketch of the Career
of the Young Rich
mond Naval
Omccr
HE ALSO COMMANDED MARINES

Tho press dispatches from Apia. Samoa.
yesterday. giving detailed information
about the revolution in that island. and
the sheilng Of Mataafa's forces by the
United States and British warships. under
the American commander Of the COM
bined forces Admiral Kautz. referred
frequently 20 the conspicuous part taken
by Lieutenant william Gardner Miller
whose home is Richmond and who was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09

dinal Parochl. Bishop Of Porto and santa
Runna and Vicar-General OF His HON
ness. in an interview says that In spite
Of the advice Of his physicians the rope,
il his strength will permit. VIII receive
the Sacred College on Tuesday to receive
the congregations OF that body upon the
anniversary OF his coronation. lie even
intends to attend the services In 81 re-
ter ) on Friday"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
AFLEXiBlE CURRENCY.
Based Upon the Gold Standard De-
cIared for at Monetary Conference.

NEW YORK. April s.-A declaration for
a flexible currency based upon the gold
standard was adopted to-day by the Ex-
ecutive Committee Of the Indianapolis
Monetary Conference at meeting. in this
city The meeting was called by the
chairman. II. II. Hanna. Of Indiana, for
the purpose Of getting the advice OF the
committee upon the recommendations TO
be presented 10 '1e hepuSiEan alS can C6ncus
tives. which will meet at Atlantic City
Anril 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
Tbe Macedonian Revolt.

LONDON. April 9.-The Daily Tele-
graphs Vienna correspondent says: "Most
unfavorable news has been received in
ofYicial quarters from Macedonia. The
insurrectionary feeling is increasing and
suspicious movements are being made
along the Bulgarian and Montenegrian
frontiers"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
Noted Botanist Dead.

APLACHICOLA. FLA, April s.-Dr. A.
w. Chapman, an old resident OF this
place and a world renowned botanist
died suddenly to-day He was ninety
years old.
Besides many other works he was the
author of the Southern Flora, a stand
ard hook.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
Noi Unclc Sans

LONDON. April SIT now appears;
according to Lloyds agency here tnss
the steamer supposed 70 De ,,nS ,ns ,a on',eo rs.
norted To- them from Manila yesterday
~ bs eight days overdue from Saigon:
cspital OF French Cochin China, bound
for Iloilo. Island OF Psnay, Is proososy pr,er
of that name.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
Memorial Trees.

COLUMBUS. o.. April s.--The. trees
which are 10 mark the graves OF the Con-
federate dead at Camp Chase. which was
used as a prison as we'll as station Tor
Federal troops, were planted today - =
party OF ex-Confederates. members OF
their local organizations, planted the
trees. which were marked " show the
State from which they came.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
England the Champion.

BIRMINGHAM, ENG. April s.-Eng'
championship to-day by score OF ts
/. There was an immense crowd pres.
ent scotland did not score I'D 10 hall
time. but after that q hard tnssei man.
Ensland did not score In the second half.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
The Unspeakabie Turk

ADEN. April s.-Advices received from
Sana. the capital OF Yemen Arabia. say
that sighting between the Turks and the
revolving Zaidis continues and that the
former are committing such atrocities
that the Inhabitants have sworn to fight
to the last man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
Treasure Tfoye

GALVESTON. TEX. April s.-A spe-
cal 10 the News from san Antonio says:
News has been received from Devine in
Media county that a Spanish treasure Of
over 1000 dOubloOns. lewelry and docu-
ments has been unearthed there. The
name OF the finder Is not given but the
story is vouched for by reliable people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
Tennis ChampiOn.

BOSTON. MASS. April s.-L. ";
Court Tennis Championship from George
r. Fearing Jr.. OF Boston. on the courts
OF the Boston Athletic Association to-
day In an exciting four-set mat:a
stockton won BY the following score: ~
a. 2-6 is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09

CHICAGO. April s-The election COM
rnissioners have completed the official
count Of the ballots cast at Tuesdays
mayoralty elections. Harrison received
1lS 40 votes; Carter, i07 $50. Altgeld, A.
i62: Harrlson's plurality, 4O,JI3.