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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
EVIDENCE ACCUMULATES.
Reports of Army Officers all Give Same
Account ofthc Beef

WASHINGTON. April 1.-Iiaving de
cded at its forenoon session to-day 10
accept as evidence the official reports OF
officers of the army. the Beef Inquiry
Court devoted itself to listening 10 the
reading of those reports. They were read
by Major Lee. as the representative OF
Major General Miles who had read only
about eighty OF the ~ OF them. when the
court adjourned for the day.
The reports were generally brief state
ments Of the personal experience OF the
officers or summaries OF the opinions OF
the men under them. The reports bore
almost exclusively on the canned beer.
but there were occasional references 10
the refrigerated beef The officers gen
orally condemned the meat as a compo-
nent part of the soldiers ration, The
complaints were that II was strngy ana
tough, and In many instances IL was STAT
ed that 1t made the men sick. and IN
others that hungry, though they generally
were they threw II away rather than eat
IT, In some cases, however. the oihcers
reported that they heard no complaints
OF the meat.
Mr.. A. Il. Powell. proprietor OF tne
Powell Preservative Process. VIII De
heard tomorrow.
with reference 10 the application OF
General Miles counsel 10 have more VII
nesses IT is understood that the court
will adhere to its determination not 10
summon any OF the list whose testimony
would be merely corroborative OF Una
already given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

NEW YORK, April 7.-Thirty-three men
started In the twenty-four hour gO-as-
you-piease race at the Grand Central
Palace at 10 o'clock tonight. Guerro, the
Mexican, took the lead and covered the
fr.t mile in $40. finishing up two miles in
1902 The Mexican cut out wonderfully
fast pace. and held the lead up 10 the
third mile. which was finished in 1880
Peter Hegelman then went past the lead
er IN. easy fashion. Hegelman sustained
the lead up to the end OF the twelfth
mile.
At Y O'Clock the score of the leaders
was. Peter Hegelman. Of New York, 10
miles. laps. Tom Beachmont, Boston
Is miles. 10 laps; John j. Skelly. Pough-
keepsie. n. Y. 10 miles. laps; +. j..
Touey. Brooklyn, Is miles. laps; John
Rogers New York. Is miles. 2 laps: Thos.
Cox. Ann Arbor. Mich. 10 miles; George
WOalenschlager. New York. Is miles;
George Cartwright. Syracuse n. Y. 10
miles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPTS.
Receiver Appointed for n Big tert'-
Iizer Concern in Atlanta.

ATLANTA, GA. April Judge New
man to-day appointed T. ID. Meador re-
ceiver for the firm of o. A. Smith Il Co,
OF Atlanta. Creditors of the firm nled a
retition In court to-day TO have them ad-
Judged bankrupts. and Judge Newman at
the same time issued an order requiring
the plaintiffs to give bond In the sum OF
$4,000.
The liabilities OF the firm approximate
500 900. and II is said that the assets Will
he very near the same amount. The hrm
Is said 10 have been badly crippled by the
failure OF Moody & Brewster. The two
firms had large dealings with one another
and II Is stated that at the time OF their
failure Moody & Brewster owed o. A.
Smith & CO. about $4,000
In commercial circles the present trouble
Of Smith q Co il attributed 10 the other
big failure which startled the business
world last year.
The firm o. Smith & Co have for a
number Of years been engaged extensively
In the manufacture of acid. fertilizers
and roofing. doing large business
throughout the Southern States The
manufacturing plant is located two miles
outside Of the city There Is bond ia
sue OF $4,000 upon II. Mr.. O. A. Smith
declined 90 make statement Of the
FIRMS condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

ALEXANDRIA,. VA, april flames
Smithers, an acting constable OF this
city. appeared at the Police station
yesterday and told of a murderous asa
sault which occurred the previous night,
of which he was the victim. His story
is that as he was walking down south
Lee street. between Duke and Wolf
streets. about o'clock Wednesday night,
he was suddenly attacked by two un-
known men. who knocked him down,
the blow rendering him unconscious
When he regained consciousness. he says,
he was in the northern section of the
city with the two men standing over
him. They soon made of, and Smithers.
with his head and face fearfully bruised
and covered with blood, managed 10
drag himself to his home. on south Al
fred street He discovered that his as
sailants had robbed him Of about IS IN
cash.
There is as yet no clue 10 the identity
Of the thugs Smithers states that he
was so stunned that he could not tell
whether they were white or colored. the
police are investigating the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
WANTS FERMENTATION.
German Paper Quotes Mr.. White as
Thus Outlining His Ideal.

BERLIN. April THE Munich Ale
gemeine Zeitung, in an alleged interview
with Mr.. White. quotes him as saying he
does not know why Great Britain con-
dennis the attitude of the German repre-
sentatives at Samoa. assuring the inter
viewer that the British Jingoes VIII not
control the American policy and as stating
his IDEAL to be the differentiation OF the
three nations" lie is then said TO have
added:
"But just now certain influences In
England forbid the realization Of desire.
/ am hopeful. however. that Germany
will eventually overcome tho evil infu-
ences"
In conclusion. Mr.. White is quoted as
saying the American government Is
strongly Inclined to live in harmomny
with Germany.
Mr.. White had an audience with the
Kaiser yesterday. The interview lasted
an hour and a half and all importan'
pending questions affecting the interests
Of the United States and Germany were
discussed His Majesty eyrressed great
satisfaction at the conciliatory ana
friendly attitude OF the United states
toward Germany and also the fact that
DIR. Solf. the new German President OF
the Municipal Council at Apia had met
with such favorable reception in the
United States. and also al the fact that
he had been presented 10 Mr.. Mckinley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
ROSE CAUSED u
SAMOAN FIGHT
CONTINUED from First Page)

in the Associated Press dispatches re-
ceived VIA San Francico. 50 far notninS
OF an official character has been receiVeu
by them, and the same Is true Oh tne
German and British embassies. In TINS
state of affairs the officials were uhpre-
pared to express any opinion as to the
MERITS of the actions OF the respective
psrties I'm Samoa for publication.
IL NAV he noted In carryug OUT the
wishes OF the American and British ohi-
Gals at Apia. leaving the Germans out
of the calculation. Admiral kautz has
taken direct issue with the contention
OF tho German government. that me
majority shall not control, but the best
opinion here is that as the Admiral acted
10 meet an emergency threatening life
and property. and also acted In the dlrec-
ton OF a strict enforcement Of the
terms OF the Berlin Treaty. his attitude
must Re held to be unexceptionable. At
any rate II is apprehended that regardless
OF the diplomatic disputation now going
on between the three capitals-Washing-
ton. London and Berlin-Admiral Kautz's
vigorous action is likely to clear the way
for the action of the proposed commits
sion, by practically restoring the status
quo ante bellum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
DR.. Pierce's Favor
tie Prescrip ton
makes Weak Women
Strong and Sick
w omen Well.

the University OF Pennsylvania, first
vice-president Of the association, occu-
pied the chair There were four formal
addresses to-day by Theodore ;. Wools-
ley. Professor of International Law, Yale
University: Professor A. Lawrence
Lowell Harvard University; w. Alyne
Ireland. Of London. and Professor h. W.
Huilicut. Cornell University.
At the night session. Professor Edmund
j. James. OF Chicago University. the
president of the Academy, was IN the
chair. The report on the work OF the
Academy for the year was read. The
on'v address of the evening was by Hon.
Cal schurz. on the subject, "Militarism
ami Democracy"
Upon the conclusion Of Mr.. Schurzs
address a reception was held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
FUGITIVE FROM
JUSTICE CAUGHT.
An Escaped Prisoner from Amelia
Jail Captured in Dinwiddie'
THE GERMAN CLUB TO DISBAND.
Will Give Final Entertainment FRI
day Night-A Preacher Who Looks
Like JobaiIey - Prince George
Democrats Name Delegates.

PETERSBURG. VA, April 1.-Speciai.-
William stith. u negro, who escaped from
The county Jail of Amelia last December
where he was confined awaiting triaI LOT
forgery, was arrested to-day At bu'ter-
worth's in Dinwiddie county lie was
brought to Petersburg this afternoon ana
committed TO Jail to await the action OF
the Amelia authorities.
GOES TO NEW YORK.
lanes Campbell, an evangelist who has
been preaching In this city city and Ma
toAca, Chesterfield county, LETT to-day loi
New York, where he Will be joined Dy
Dr. Matthews. OF Belfast. another evan
gelist. The two will leave New YORK Tor
tile Pacific coast 10 carry on evaDgelsuc
work.
The Democrats of Prince George held
district meetings to-day and nominated
delegates TO the county convention 10 De
held at the county courthouse on the
18th inst, which will nominate candi-
dates for the different county Offices ~
be voted for at the May election.
TO DISBANp-
The Virginia German club met tonight
and determined TO disband after givins
a german on next Friday night at LIB
erty Hall. Tho club has III its treasury
sos. ana this money will defray the ea-
penses OF the next german. The club
has about sixty members.
LOOKS LIKE BAILEY.
Rov. Starks w. Melton. of Baltimore
who Is preaching most acceptably at the
revival meeting being held at the First
Baptist church, bears a certain resem-
blance to Congressman Bailey, OF Texas.
Miss Minnie Holden closed her school
in Dinwlddie county on the 9th instant
"a big foot tournament In which the pupils
OF the school and others participated.
Rain has been falling here all day.
Mr.. w. n. Sterne has bought the Il. a
Smith farm. at Dinwiddis Courthouse
containing 400 acres.
The sales of loose tobacco at the dif
ferent warehouses here during the past
week have kept UP fairly well.
THE RIGHT OF WAY.
The commissioners appointed by Judge
Roisseau. of Dinwidde county TO assess
the value OF the land for the right OF
way for the Richmond Petersburg ana
Carolina railroad from ButterwOrth TO
Nottoway river. were engaged all Wed
nesday and Thursday In hearing
testimony. BY consent Of coun-
sci on both sides further hearing
of testimony and argument Of the same
was fixed for Monday next I'm this city
The residence OF Thomas NJ. Ragsdale
last night. with its contents. Mr. Rags
dale lost SIS I'm money which he had under
his bed. This money Mr.. Rassdale had
saved up for the purpose OF PURCHASING
the residence. which was to be sold
shortly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
Rav,s Immunes Expected.

SAVANNAH. GA. April THE Third
United States Volunteer Infantry rays
Immunes) will arrive tomorrow morning
from Sapello on the transport Sedge-
wick. A concession was obtained from
the Marine Hospital Service allowing
the regiment TO come TO the city IN not
less than five days from the time II
reached the city quarantine station and
an additional three days stay at Sapelio
was thus averted.
The regiment will be loaded in three
sections on the Plant system soon after
its arrival and be taken TO Macon to be
mustered out Of the service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
snnin,. goo 100000.

WASHINGTON. April The CABINET
was in session only an hour to-day. me
method Of making the payment OF $-V.
600 90 to Spain was talked over ana az
though no conclusion was reached IL i
said that the transfer will be made by q
draft on the Treasury 10 be Delivered -
any repres 0 tatlve whom the spanish
government may designate. Inc sNud .
ion I'm the Philippines was also discusseu
and a telegram was read 10 the enect
that Aguinaldo was reorganizing his army
north Of his late capital
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
LILLIAN RUSSELL RESIGNS.
students Partially FOR Mrs, Hopper
Too Much for FamOus star.

NEW YORK. April e.-The row be-
tween Miss Lillian Russell and Manager
George Lederer took a turn for the worse
to-day Miss Russell has carried out her
threat 20 quit the company she leads
presenting IA Belle Helene and at
the end Of the present weeks engage
ment IN Washington she will be back in
her old New York haunts probably con-
suting her lawyers 10 escape the legal
snares which Manager Ledercr will sure
~ set FOR her. "The Press" told the
story Of the singers fiery outbursts from
the managerial reins. II was all because
a party Of students in Philadelphia liked
Edna Wallace Hopper and fer abbrr-
Waited costumes so much that they didn't
want Lillian 10 sing at all. Miss Rus
sell says It was not the students cheers
that displeased her. but the cherries
prospect Of playing a string Of one night
stands.-Philadelphi Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
THE CHAMPIONS
OF THE WORLD.
Boston and Richmond to Play Here
This Afternoon.
MANAGER WELLS HAS RETURNED
The League Meeting In Philadelphia
Was Spirited Manager Bloemecko
of Newark il Now i'm the Fold.
Other Sporting News.

The Champion baseball team OF the
world. the Bostons. with Manager Selee
in charge. came up from Norfolk yester-
day and put up al The Jefferson, seven
teen strong.
In lieu OF game yesterday the entire
team enjoyed the luxury OF Turkish
bath. and spent the evening at the thea
tres.
The team is in fine condition and prom
Use their manager TO carry the pennant
back TO Boston again next season. This
aggregation is one of the most gentle
manly set of young athletes IN the busl-
ness and MAKE friends wherever they
so.
There will be game this afternoon at
GAS O'Clock at Brood Street Park. weather
permitting. and "a nnc exhibition may be
expected.
Manager Wells returned from Philadel-
phia last night. where he went to attend
the meeting OF the Atlantic League mag
mates
He saws that no schedule was adopted
because the one submitted by the COM
mittee representing Paterson. Lancaster
and Allentown. was an entirely one-sided
affair. The meeting was spirited and, al
times. exciting.
Manager Wells headed the opposition TO
the proposed schedule and he was sup
ported by Wilkesbarre. Reading, Newark
and Scranton. and on his motion the COM
mittee was discharged and President Bar
war was authorized 10 arrange schedule
that will prove equitable TO all the CLUBS.
This schedule will be presented at
meeting on the 18th instant.
Manager BloOmecke, Of Newark eh'ei
"a the fold at the meeting. and 1t Is
though, that everything will now proceed
tremendously.
The Champions spent most Of the DAY
yesterday I'm studying the rules ana
" -,,ing to their sweethearts and wives;
ro-dnv they will give the Nauona'
League Champions little run Tor the
came
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
woodhcrrr. 27: PantOps. o.

ORANGE. VA. April 6.-Special-The
came here yesterday between Woodberry
Tores, and Pantops resulted in an easy
victory for Woodbury.. The home team
nlave6 a strong game. while the visitors
were unable 10 hit Haggard's' curves or
sc. r. H. 2.
Woodberry. ............- ....'.'''''' - -
po,tertes-For Woodberrv Forest: Has-
card and ]. Walker: for Pantops: Miller
Massey and McCue.
polk Miller gave an entertainment last
night for the benefit Of the Athletic As
sociation and delighted the audience win
his delineation OF the negro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
Results at iScnnings.

WASHINGTON. April First race
Eve furlorgs-Boney Boy G. TO u first.
Judge Wardwen q TO l and TO p Sec.
ond' Marsian GO TO u third. Time
1:Oi %
second race-six furlongs-Dr Parker
Il 10 p first. Charentus g TO and 3 TO
81 second. Sir Florian Go to - third.
Time. ] .l6 As.
Third race-half mile-Merrily "a 10 u
first. Monometallist 90 TO / and TO u
second. Spalder a to - third. Time,
80 As.
Fourth race-thirteen-sixteen OF
mile-Sister Fox (even first. Wolf Tink-
Ter q 10 ! and 10 81 second, Plantain
go TO u third. Time. 1:25.
Fifth race-one miie-Duke OF Middle
burg 90 20 81 first Tyran q to and i TO
A. second. Ella DAILY 60 TO ID third
Time 1:47.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
MAY CORRECT A WIFE.
St Louis Judge Thinks Whipping is
Sometimes JustifiabIc.

ST LOUIS. MO. April GA decision
was rendered by Judge Peabody in the
city Police Court yesterday that under
certain conditions a husband has the
right 10 correct his wife. The case was
OF one Bernard kretzer. charged with
beating his wife because she would not
agree with him IN the management OF
their children
Judge Peabody said in passing judg-
ment: In this case the wife was more
guilty than the husband for trying 70
contradict and thwart her husbands will
in the presence Of the children and set
ting them a bad example. which he had
a right 70 rebuke. There are times wheh
a wife initiates her husband 10 such an
extent that he cannot control himself
and uses his hand or fst. A. Yong as no
serious harm IL done | don't believe IN
punishment Phnadelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
Monaghan Race War.

SAN FRANCISCO. April THE As
ISOLATED Press representative at Honolulu
sends an account Of a racial battle be-
tween the japanese and Chinese laoorers
on the Kapunta plantation. The Japa--
neso welded spiked clubs. knives ana
axes. Three Of the Chinese were XIII
cd. a dozen seriously wounded. some
fatally and about forty slightly injured
A squad Of police were sent TO the plan
tation from Honolulu and martial law
has been declared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

SAN FRANCISCO. April THE much
discussed fight between Mysterious
Billy Smith and George Green, resulted
in a iasco.
At e:4O F. VI. Green came into the ring.
Smith did not aTrear. however. and II
vas announced that he had refused To
go on because there was not sOfhcien,
money I'm the house TO warrant contes'
He demanded guarantee of $3.50,
vhe~eas the total receipts were given as
s., 400. .Aeas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
:" Welcome, Eva, If :
Thou CONTEST Alone. "

One evif that cannot come
alone Is dnpure blood. IF
this is allowed, 1t Is at
tended y, kindred ailments
galore. This condition means
that evev vein and artery of
the BODY instead of carry
ing to the organs a health
giving fow of life, Is laden
qvih a sloqv and impure
fluid that Is farming instead
of healing.
1t is unfortunate when there is dad
blood" between people. 1t is worse
when it is inside of you. Hoods Sar-
saparlla will not make enemies friends,
but it will make bad blood" good
blood, and blood should be OF the best
quality. Hoods neper disoppoints.
Blood Poisoning When I enlisted in
Montana for the Cuban war began taking
Hoods Sarsaparills and got several COM
rades to do So IL seemed to make us
proof against heat and fatigue at Key West
and Tampa while others gave out, also In
Cuba. / was wounded at San Juan with
brass jacket bullet but got no treatment
until / arrived at Fort Mcpherson, Ga.
The surgeon said IL 1t had not been for my
good rich blood that the brass shell would
have poisoned me sure and / would have
lost my arm" GFoRGE !. COOPER, Co. G.
25th Y. s Inf. Washington Barracks. d. c.
Scrofula-" For months ! went to hos
pital for treatment Of scroiulous ulcer
without results. They said It was the
worst they ever treated. ! tried Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Twelve bottles entirely cured
me-" Cyrus q. UPHAM, Needham. Mass.
Leg Sores -"Sores on my wiie's limb
were 80 bad she could not walk. Ply
sioisns aid Of no value and she used
clutches. After taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. she laid them aside and walked freely"
FRED A. HoYLE, Reynolds Bridge, Conn.
Salt Rheum My mother was seri-
ously afflicted with salt rheum and painful
running sores. No medicine helped her
until Hoods Ssrssparilla wac used, which
made her entirely we'll" EssE f. MAPLE
STONE, 35s Dearborn Street. Chicago, Ill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
prvaHKABLE RESCUE.

Mrs Michael Curtain, Plainneid' H.
- thu statement that she caught
cold which settled on her iunss, sne
uas treated for month by her family
musician, but grew worse lie toid her
She was a hopeless victim o, 0onsunip-
tion and that no medic'ne oou,n Vule ne''
i,. Tor consumption. she bought a
49, 49, Ga 20 her delight found herself
SsnsS,ed from FIRST dose. She contin-
ga az use and after taking six bottles.
sovnd herself sound and WELL now does
~ own housework. and Is as we'll as shs
80. was-Frae trial bottles Of this Crea.
1880 n, owens & Minor Drug Come
NAM Large BOTTLES. 80 cents and Noc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
,,.rcer u: WakcForest. I.

MACON. GA. April Mercer Univer,
sity defeated the Wake Forest base bait
tssYn here this afternoon by score OF
X TO !. The game. though one sided was
one of the prettiest seen here in some
time The playing of the Mercer men
was brilliant an the way through.
We 49, ,,,ine-s. II. II. Il.
,ta.sar 210O1O22 7--lo ~
We Forest. .....O 100000 90
Batteries-Mansfield and Peel; Hunhi-
cult and Turner.
wake Forest plays here again to-nof
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
OUR FOREIGN POLICY.
Under Discussion ny American Po't-
icaI aud Social Scientists.

PHILADELPHIA. April THE third
animal meeting of the American Academy
Of Political and Social Science began
in this city this evening. and will continue
Tomorrow. Many distinguished men from
all over the country are In attendance.
and the sessions promise to be more than
usually interesting. The general topic
for discussion Is 1.-THE Foreign Policy or
the United States. Commercial and Po-
litical." This is divided into two heads
one Tor each day. to-days subject being
1.-THE Government Of the Dependencies.
Professor Samuel McCune Lindsay, of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
Bandits Surrender.

SANTIAGO. April This morning ten
bandits voluntarily surrendered at san
Luis and offered to assist the United
States troops in their operations against
the remaining outlaws.
Thrty-two bandits are now In the mill
tary Jail here. and eight thus far have
been Killed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

about ten miles in order 10 surround the
place.
Fin route 10 the place. tho officers pass
ed a sign board nailed on a tree at the
forks of a road which read rs follows:
ITO Hell Is miles" The settlement in
which the distillery was raided is con-
sidered the most desperate in the State
as regards dare devil moonshining.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
NlOIders NcccssarY.

WASHINGTON. April Upon invest!-
CATION to-day Acting Secretary Meikle-
John decided there was no necessity 10 ca
bic General Brooke regarding the con-
hscation OF supplies at Havana. as Cen
eral Brooke and his officers have ample
authority to deal with such matters. 1t
IL said no orders have been sent ordering
the destruction of rations without board
of SURVEY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

HARRISBURG. PA. April THE anti
Quay Republicans dropped Charles Tubbs
to-day and voted for another "favorite
son"-Colonel Charles F.. Irwin. OF Clear
field county. In to-day's ballot-the six
ty-ninth of the session-Quay CRepubli-
cam. 40; jerks DemocraD, So; Irwin IRE
publican), "a. No quorum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
Burned Two Villages.

KIAO CHOW PROVINCE OF SHAN
TUNG. CHINA April THE Germs n
expeditionary force which went 10 l.
Chau-Fu after the recent attack by ma
tives upon a German patrol has returned
aboard the German Cruiser Geton after
burning two villages near the place where
the attack was made.
The Germans still occupy Yi-Chao
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

PARK PLACE NJ. r. CHURCH COR
ner Pine and wsst Franklin Streets. Rev
THOMAS y. POTTS. d. D.. pastor
Services at II A. NJ and p. NJ. preach
ing by pastor Subject OF morning ser
mon. A Commission from God Sub
iect OF evening sermon. The Traitor.
By special request. the choir will repeat
their Easter music.