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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06
He VIII Serve in a Dual Capacity
Until Conference Meets.
CONTINUING PASTORAL WORK.
judged. q. Shepherd is Nominniea
by Rev. Paul Whitehead.
DIR. starr Received All But
one Vote Colonel Bu-
ford Makes Nomina-
ting speech

As forocaeted hy The Times Immediately
,rtor Dr Duncan had declined the presl-
denrv of Randolph Macon College. Rev.
,v q starr. ID. d.. was yesterday elected
tossncceei Dr. Kern. The Board Of Irus-
foes met pursuant to call at Centenary
Methodist church yesterday at noon ana
adjourned at 2.ao O'Clock.
Rev. Keeu,r cox. D. d. Of Baltimore
confercnoc, ,iac-president OF the board
nr,sl8ed I'm tho absence of Bishop Gran
berry. the president who is out Of tho
state. Rev. $. $. Lambeth. d. d" o.
Bedford city the secretary OF the board
was preseY
Very liue was done at The meeting other
tban the election OF a president, but some
time was consumed in speechmaking
NOMINATED BY COL BuFoitD.
Dr starr WAS placed in nomination oy
Colonel A. s. Bulord and the npinlnau"n
gas seconded by Rcv Lester Shipiey' Oh
Baltimore Conference.
Tu9g. j. d. shepherd. a prominent
Methodist laymm. was placed IN non'hA-
tlon by Rev. Paul whitehead ID. y.
Nlnefeen OF the twenty trustees present
voted for Dr. Starr one vote being gwen
o. Judge shepherd. ise election oi ~
starr VAS then made unanimous.
Colonel Buford and Dr shipiey were
.,.ofpted committee % bring Dr. Starr
before the board.
Dr starr made 70 brief speech. thankins
tbo hoard Tor the honor and promising his
best efforts in behalf of the Institution.
Rrlef spoechcs were made Dy other men-
bors OF the board.
The board increased the salary N tne
president to s2.oop per annum. ana meiud'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06

"In service circles war Is considered ab-
sOlutely certain.
The Admiralty have number Of trans
ports ready 10 convey troops 70 Cape Col
ony The Beers while pfOcrasiinaung in
regard 10 their reply, have been making
every preparation for war and cOnten-
plating raiding the Natal frontier.
"Iaing's Neck. which Is the sole route
from tho Transyaal to Natai, is unde-
fended.'
CABINET COUNCIL SUMMONED.
The Premier. the Marquis Of SALISBURY
viii come 10 London to-day "wednesday
from Walmer. for "a conference with the
Secretary of State for the Colonies. Joseph
Chamberlain. and a Cabinet Council has
been summoned for Friday urgent mes
sages have been sent 90 an the Ministers,
requesting their attendance.
There is great activity at the Admiral
tv. the War Onlce and the Colonial Office.
General Lord Wolseiey. field marshal. and
commander Ia chief is ia daily communi-
cation with the War Office as are also
General Sir Evelyn Wood adiuiant gene
raj TO the forces, and Colonel Hector Arch
ibald Macdonald. aide de camp to the
Queen.
The Daily Mail expresses the opinion
that the next move will be an ultimatum
unless President Kruger yields.
IL declares that 1900 men is the outside
number that the Transyaal government
can put into the field. The Berlin cor
respondent of the Daily Mail SAYS: Il
learn from Boer sources that reliable
news has been received al the Hague from
Pretoria 10 the effect that President
Kruger will not give Mr.. Chamberlain
time TO send an ultlmatum. but will take
advantage Of the first suspicious move
OF the British troops on the border 10 as-
sumo the offensive
The johannesburg correspondent OF the
Standard says:
There seems 10 be some ground Tor
supposing that the peace party at RE
tOria has gained a temporary advantage
as the result OF the Influence OF Mr..
Fischer Of the Orange Free State.
Right Hon. John Morley, liberal mem
Der Of Parliament for Montroaebdreh. al
dressing his constituents this evening at
Arbreath. dwelt upon the necessity of
"a shaping Pritish policy In dealing
with the Transvaal as not to divide the
lContinued on Second Pase) -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06

Local.
Martin wins in Manchester receiving
gi1 votes to - for Tyler
REV W. g. starr. -. H.. elected presl-
dent OF Randolph Macon college
-Rev. Dr T.. n. Corey dead
-Tne Shubrick VIII probably De
launched October ist An euort beins
made Do have the grand tournament ana
race meet at the same me -.At. IL.
"A man CHARGED win eeatinS ms m
-~.Hsnr'eo Board of Supervisors post,
,onls fha olirsfion ~ reidfiug salaries OF
county officers until next year -.
The contract 90 cfect the soulherh Iepo;
awarded 90 Mr w A. 'h's'er'n"h' OF
'.'. National Bank of Virginia ard Citizens
-vchauee Bqnt agrfo 60 consolidate.
-Doath of Mrs. J. r. Gentry
state.
euprome Court c0nVenes az stanton.
Old nag OF Petersburg Grays capturei
at the evacuation ~ feieraputs ts'u'"0"
~ Them by the state OF Michigan
-Three Yeas for bigamy In Montgomery
couT1' "iro raise quarantine at soldiers Home:
The Kearsarge the fastest thing OF
her Tssso1lSp Slse1 avii sfrair at christiansburE
General.
American Bankers Association In ses-
'' Dr Porter reports forty cases % yell
DOW fever al Key West, and says the DIS
ease Is spreading.
Foreign.
M Iaborl makes a bold move. calling
uSon Emperor William and KING hum
bert 10 allow military attaches 10 'esufy
at Rennes. ,.. -,
The English papers view war with the
Transvaai as practically certain. A CaDi-
net council has been called.
-General Jiminez arrives a. san Do
mingo's capital, and is sathusiastfeahy
welcomed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06

in the number Of banks, and consequently
greater competition in the banking bust
ness a decrease of fully sO per cent in
discount rates much better facilities are
given the dcpositYr and the old exchange
and collection charges are well-nlgh a1o-
ished There is much larger capital m-
vested and much smaller profits IN bank
ing, more work ana more respon lDilt}.
less return and appreciation. In inc past
two or three years we note greater ie-
sources and "a growing Independence OF
the money centres on the part O. the Sont b
and West. But we must acc pt me con
ditl0ns that now exist and rccosuize th
fact that with the age and greater wealth
OF this nation, the rates OF interest Will
gradually and naturally decline. We ra-
covered slowly from the financial disturb
anc 8 Of 1893. but during the following five
years. by enforced economics the lesser
cost Of living the sale Of our surplus
crops. the large production Of our mines
We avoke 10 the fact that SIC were "a rich
country and viii hold our placs as "a credi
tor among the halions OF the world.
on A CASH BASIS.
ITO nlls change OF condition the banker
must accust0m himself and perhaps large
~ change his methods. The business OF
the country is being done on cash
basis The annual and semi-annual set
tling days Of the older States are not upon
the cal ndar. The sobber hnus his prohis
within the discount OF the manufacturers.
and the country merchant has learned the
lesson. buys more carefully and pays casl
and so We see business paper surely DIS
appearing Banks must invest IN other
good securities which under the new de-
mani appreciate I'm value. Under thi5
process and the growing wealth Of our
nation high grade securities will be ab-
sorbed and the anks will lend their aid
10 the development Of our industries and
trade with an nations. Already we are
purchasing the bonds of foreign countries.
The savings depositor must satisfy him
self with a lower rate cf interest II Is
70 be hoped thot this condition viii not
again stimulate a fever ~ speculation.
which when It breaks as y did In isf3,
may reduce us 10 a long and anxious
period of convalescence. We must not
fCr,et the lessons OF the past. In times
Ike these. We take our reckoning and set
our course.
with clear skies and favoring winds,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06

service rate Of speed Of quite six aimed
shots a rainute
The six-poundsrs are mounted in part
on the berth Ce.k forward and aft. The
rost Of them are placed IN the super
structure above the hve-inch guns where
they have o very desirable range of FIRE.
The ouc-pouudcrs and the Catlings are
placed ON the bridges and up in the mill
tary tops.
10 feed an these guns each ship Will
carry 500 tons of ammunition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06
SHUBRlCK LAUNCHING.
IL VIII Most Likely Take Place OctO-
ber fst-Grand TnMrnamcnt.

The probabilities arc that the torpedo
boat Shubrck viii ba launched az the
yard OF the Trige Company October lst
Tne various committees Will meet az
Mufphys Hotel tomorrow night 10 ar
range for the celebration incident There 20.
If the Tounamrnt Assoc alton decides
TO hold IT'S grand racing meet and old
Virginia tournament ON the same date.
the occasion wifi DE- one of surpassing in-
tcrcst and viii draw thousands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06
SHOT INTO THE TRAIN.
Passengers Make Narrow Escape from
Eiyiug Pistol Balls.

DURHAM. n. C.. September special.
Pistol shots were fired into the east-bound
passenger train this morning just this
side OF Mcbane. Shots We're fired into two
coaches IN the first the bullet came near
striking the widow OF the late General
w d. Pender. Confederate States army
hlnng her lap with shattered window
glass.
In the next coach a gentleman expert
onccd q Ike shot. having the glass show
cred an around him and having ball
pass through his hat There is no clue
20 the pcrpetrator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06
RICHMOND CHOSEN.
American Pharmaceutical Association
Mcnte Ncre in MnN. 1000.

Mr. l.. NJ. Fry. manager of the jefferson
Hotel. has received % telegram from Put
ln Bay Ohio. stating that the next an
nual convention of the American Phar-
maceutical Association will be held in
Richmond in May. 1909.
This association represents pharmacists
from evcy state in the Union. and large
body OF members Will assemble at the
jefferson Tota. which place viii be the
headquarters of the association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06

Death of Mckane.
NEW YORK, Sept 5.-John Y. Mckane
died az his home i'm Coney Island at o
o'clock tonight, aged hfty-eight years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06
WEATHER FORECAST.

For yirginIa-Generally fair WEDNESDAY
49,, ,rhursdav. warmer Wednesday III
~nr,hern rortion. fresh southeriy Winds
Nor,h Carolina ana south csroIina-
ccrcrailv fair. continued warm Wennes-
day and Thursday. fresh Who's mostly
southerly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The following was the range of tho 'her-
mometor at The Times office yesterday. ?
A. NJ. Is. y NJ. So r. 81. 81. =. NJ.
50: H. NJ. .. y NJ. IS. Average 70.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-06

The auxiliary battery OF 10 hNe-inch
rapid fire guns is mounted in the super
structure on the main deck. This super
structure. when Il faces an enemy. Is com
posed II hardened steel SIX inches thick.
and no explosive six-inch shell could ever
gct tfirough that bulwark. Each gun sta
lion IS separated from the adjoining gun
by a two-.nch wall of steel that the effect
OF pepstrating shot and bursting she'll may
be localized. Each OF these guns has
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
STAMP MILL REMOVED.

H. r. Mcclellan, of the Oro Reduction
and Milling company, Black Hawk, has
sold the 10-stamp slow drop mill, which
was operated last year. 1t has been
taken down and removed to South Clear
ceeek, at point four and one-half miles
above Idaho Springs. Mr.. Mcclellan
will erect mill something similar to the
Chilian arasta. which will treat the
waste material in the bed of North
Clear creek, washed down from the
stamp mills above. The gold values in
this waste material contains coating of
some foreign substance, probably a sui
phate of copper, which will not amalga-
mate. By the method of treatment he
is to introduce, the gold will be thor.
oughly secured before it passes to the
amalgamated copper plates.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
NEWS AND NOTES.

The Boulder Herald says that second
payment OF $1,000 wns made Alderman
M. ID. Morrison Of that place, on January
IS, for the Village Belle mine, at Eldora.
Under congressional enactment, n
charge of abandonment OF n mining claim
will not be entertained against anyone
while serving in the United States army,
and who is thus disbarred from prosecut.
ing his case.
Mueller Bros, OF the Mueller Commits.
sion company, this city, are preparing to
resume work on their MayHower lode
mining claim on the northerly slope OF
the mountain dividing Russell and
Leavenworth gulches.
A new but small sized shaft house has
been erected east Of the discovery shaft
on the U. p. II. lode, on German noun.
tain. The property has been worked
under lease for some months by j. f,
Hopkins and James Carbis.
Rolling & Plntt OF Black Hawk, own.
ers OF the Rohling lode on Colorado hill
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
SOUTH MOON GuLCH

Washington johnson, an old-time
prospector, now located in South Moon
present term of the district court in this
city, gave The OBSERVER friendly call
last Friday. In connection with ID. G.
Officer, of Apex, and Mrs. Henry Poynter
he is developing the Cora Belle, 16 to /,
Clifton, Hard to Beat and the Dandy
jim, a group OF five promising lodes in
that section. He states that the pros
poets he gets by the panning process are
very fattering. Washington is worthy
of success, rs he is an Industrious, hard
working man.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
Death OF a PiQneer.

Mondays Rocky Mountain News says
thst in the death OF Mrs. Matilda M.
Wilson, who died at the Arno in Denver
asst Wednesday, Colorado loses one of
ner own daughters. Mrs. Wilson's
parents we're Marshal and Agnes Silver.
thorn, who brought her to Colorado
with them ia 1859. The Silverthorns
were among the best knowen and most
highly esteemed residents of Denver in
pioneer days. Mr.. Silverthorn had inter
ests at Breckenridge and the family
lived there for a time, and that was
Mrs. Wilson's home at the time of her
death. The father and mother died
some twelve years ago. Mrs. Wilson was
educated in the schools of Denver. She
was "A years of age.
Deacesed was the wife of General
Joseph G. Wilson, to whom she was
married in April 1879. General Wilson
was then the manager of the Little
Pittsburg mine at Leadville and during
all its prosperous days, and man
known throught the entire West. Mrs.
Wilson leaves daughter aged 16 and
sister Mrs. G. A. Finding of Breckenridge.
The funeral was held Saturday after
noon at st. Marks, interment being at
Riverside, 1t was largely attended by
men and women whose toll laid the
foundation OF Colorado. The pallbearers
we're w. N. Byers, H. M. Orahood, NJ. H.
Slater, A. G. Rhodes, Andrew Sagendorf
and II. r. Steele
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
complated and oceunied.

The auditorium OF st. James M. E.
church, this city, which has received new
seats, carpets, the ceiling, walls and
alcove frescoed, was occupied for the
first time for religious services since Oc-
tober on Sunday last. Chancellor Nc.
Dowcll, of the Denver University, who is
a great pulpit oaator, officiated at both
the morning and evening services. the
attendance at both being unusually
large. Holy communion was admins
tered after the morning service. The
collection resulted in raising large sum
of money. AS the chancellor remarked
in one of his sermons, the congregation
OF that church have one of the finest
'auditoriums in the state, Denver not ex-
cepted. The cost of Improvements was
$1,000, money we'll appropriated.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
A Broksa Fire Hydran. Creates e.citemen,

bToh"h rre nyurant Crcates Excitement.
Friday noon span of horses attached
to the wagon OF b. Huber, which had
been left standing in front OF the Haw-
ley Mdse. Co.'S. warehouse on Spring
street, became frightened at the blowing
of the locomotive whistle, and started
down the street at lively gait, creating
quite an excitement on Main street. The
only damage done was the breaking of
the water hydrant Mt the corner OF Greg
ory and Main streets, causing the water
to flow in large quantity. II was not
stopped until water commissioner John.
son turned it oil at the main reservoir
on Eureka street. During the interval
between the breaking Of the pipe and
the shutting off Of the water, the water
was lowered six inches in the reservoir.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
Carpets, cheap, at Anderson's.
Boulder's Oratoric8i Contest.

In the orotorical contest held in Boul-
der last Saturday evening first place
was awarded TO Chester Smedley for his
oration on "Mirabeau." The winner is n
son Of DIR. William s medley OF Denver.
Second and third places went TO Wilkins
o. Peterson, subject, Farming" and j.
Vaughan Sickman, subject "The Con.
stitutionnal Crisis OF 1890" These three
will compete in the intercollegiate contest
to be held here next month. The judges
were Drs. W. r. Notman, Fred Hallerus
and Charles s. Palmer. and Professors
John Gardner, Henry Fulton and A. A.
Reed.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
Large Water Storage Reservoir.

A correspondent of the Idaho Springs
company which made bargain for the
Paul Lindstrum ranch at Empire, sew
eral months ago, for the purpose OF
making large storage reservoir out of
il to supply water to large electric
power plant to be erected at Dumont,
sent word to the Bank of Clear Creek to
forward the deed which they had in
escrow TO Now York. The document was
forwarded on Monday. This looks as il
the enterprise was an assured thing. The
dam is to be 40 feet in height and will
make lake covering 80 acres. II this
scheme is completed, and we have no
doubt now that it will be, it will be n
great benefit to all tho water power
below the dam. as there can he no
shortage OF water thereafter the year
round. With the completion OF this plant
aud the establishm ent OF the mammoth
electric plant at Marshall, our people
will have an unlimited amount Of power
at very little expense. Even our country
cousins at Bear Creek will be able to
apply electric power to their mowers
and potato diggers. But this is not all
The lake at Empire will make that little
village n great resort, where the travel.
ers to Middle Park, who swarm over
Berthoud pass every summer, will stop
to rest.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
Forman wants Galena ore.
Now and second hand furniture and
Mining tools. Otto d. E. Goetz.
From Manila.

]. E. earns of company B, Colorado
Volunteers, writes from Manila, P. l.,
under date of December 10, 1898, to
friend in this city, in which he says that
"the dry season is just setting in and il
you don't think it is hot you are mis-
taken. The Thanksgiving boxes arrived
here few days ago and all came through
in good shape. They are certainly very
nice and great treat to the boys, all OF
whom express hearty thanks to the fair
donors, whom they soon expect to meet.
when they will more fully express their
gratitude. In little package of hand
kerchiefs which MIR. Littler and your cor
respondent received we found a slip of
paper with two familiar names attached.
Received letter from you which should
have reached me while at San Francisco.
Have received IA letters since arriving
here, one dated back as far as June 4,
1898. You can form an opinion OF the
splendid mail service we have, when it
goes several thousand miles by water"
The writer closes with best wishes to his
Gilpin county friends.
Abe Rachofsky, manager OF the New
York Store Mercantile company, received
a note from o. X. Hand, dated Manila,
December 10, 1898, in which the writer
returns thanks to Mr.. Rachofsky for his
remembrance of him in sending him a
box containing articles which he says
proved Welcome O. X sends his kind
regards to his friends in Glpin county.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
MINERAL PATENTS RECEIVED.

Mineral patents have been received at
the United States land Office in Denver
as follows:
Harry Tarbell and others. for the Dun
kin lode, in Pine district, Gilpin county.
Il. j. Adams for the Magdalen, David
b. Becktell, Kimberly, Crown Point,
Belcher, Tioga, Hiualgo, Pacific, Cordova
and Balmoral, in Pine district, Gilpin
county.
The Pine Creek Consolidated Mining
company, for claims or premises known
as Hardscrabblc, Hard Pan, Exchequer,
Goldbelt and e. G. r. lode mining
claims, in Independence Mining district,
Gilpin county.
The Marie Mining and Milling com.
pany, for the Pied Piper, Palace, High
lander, Two Fifty and Poor Man lode
mining claims, in Silver Lake district,
Gilpin county.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
DISTRUST THE BANKS.

A former Centralte writing from Daw-
son City, Klondike, says the miners of
that section distrust the banks there.
Hereafter they will ship their gold to
San Francisco, California. The local
bankers are paying Sl5 per ounce for
gold dust, which is far better than the
miners can do at the banks. He says
that quite an amount of gold is being
taken out this winter.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
A New 0no--Thc Colorado Road. /"

That is only the name which at first
may strike you as unfamiliar. The Gulf
road and South Park line, which were
wellknown, will hereafter be called "The
Colorado Road or officially The Colo.
RADIO & Southern Railway.
The Colorado & Southern railway is a
citizen OF Colorado, and as the Gulf road
and South Park line were woll known
and popular, we bespeak the same con.
sideration for their successor,
"The Colorado Road"
7. r. FISHER,
Gen. Pass. Agt., Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26

bou, has been started up. The trial run
proved success. Mr.. Leach, who built
the mill, will construct tramway from
the mill to the mine when the snow dis.
appears. This portion of Boulder
county shows increased activity in min
ing.
Owing to the depth attained in the
main shaft on the True Democracy lode
on Jones mountain, Bolsinger, Cannon &
Co. have closed down work until such
time as plant of machinery can be se-
cured and placed.
Since the return of Hon. w. H. Rich
ards from the San Juan mines, work has
been resumed on the Columbus mine,
north and east of the Hillhouse, in Rus
sell district
w. L. Ireland, who took lease and
bond of the Bon Ton mine, Russell dis
trict, and worked it for several weeks,
has closed down further development
work for the present.
Austin Thomas has leased and bonded
to George A. Converse, OF Apex, the
group of lode mining claims known as
the Lillian group, in Pine district.
Senator Teller has succeeded in pre-
vailing upon the senate committee on ap-
preparations, of which he is a member,
to increase the appropriations for the
Denver mint 30 as to meet the estimates
Of the treasury department. These esti-
mates increase Superintendent Hodges
salary to 5000, the contingent fund to
5000, and the workmen's fund to s22,-
900. The increases are made necessary
by the fact Of the increased importance
Of the mint.
Cundy & Co., will make another ship
ment Of ore this week from the westerly
portion Of the East Notaway mine, in
Lake district, which they are operating.
Mr.. Cundy informs The OBSERVER that
the mine is improving with every foot OF
development that it receives.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
Tho City Market

or Joseph Dennis, while enjoying u
splendid holiday trade,will be found this
week to contain all the delicacies OF the
season, all OF which is intimation suffi-
cient to all. that they should call there
and leave their orders for Saturday and
Sunday
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26
WILL REMOVE THEIR MILL

The workings of the Perigo having cut
the water course which feeds the springs
from which the water supply for the
Gilmour & Co. 15.stamp slow drop Daisy
stamp mill secures its water supply, the
owners OF the mill will remove the same
to South Moon gulch rs soon as the
weather will permit. 1t will prove a
much better location than where 1t now
stands.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-26

producing thousands of tons of ore for
shipment. Italian mountain, Forrest
hill, Cross mountain, Tellurium gulch,
also the Spring Creek district, each have
mines showing an immense amount of
mineral that will not stand thirty or
forty miles of transportation in wagons
to the railroads at the present time.
However, should the locality secure rail-
road facilities it would be a wonderful
producer of ores. Not only this, but the
extensive placer enterprises in Taylor
and Union parks will employ between
one and two hundred men, the travel
from which and the supplies consumed
will mean considerable.