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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Chicago, =; Brooklyn, =.
GOOD CARDS AT BRIGHTON.
Imp and Jack Point Each Win Il
Race.
DIV Associated Press.l


NEW YORK. July 23.-In the second
race at Brighton Beach to-day, Of the eight
names on the card only two elected to try
conclusions with the great mare Imp, who
was at one 10 three in the betting. AT the
start Imp. Of course. went to the front,
but Slack drove at Water Cure at once,
and during the first half-nnile had three or
four lengths The best Of it When the last
furlong pole was pass5d, however, Mitchell
let the mare down and she came on and
won handily. Jack Point won the fourth
race. Summary:
First race-five furlonss-Surmise C2 to
- first, Apple of My Eye "a to l and I 10
- second. Baron Pepper & to y third.
Time, 1:0l 4-5
Second race-one and one-eighth miles
Imp q to 81 first, Water Cure q to and
ouD second, Plucky 90 to y third Time
Is
Third race-six furlongs-NIaxinlus G. to
1W first. Annie Thompson q to and S to 81
second. Albuia e 70 y third. Time, LA As.
Fourth race-one and one-fourth miles
Jack Point g to y first, Decanter (even and
ous) second. Maid of Harlem a to u third.
Time 2:04 As.
Fifth race-hurdles, one and one-half
niles-Ener Is to y first Draughtsnan al
to 10 and , 10 - second. Tentor as to y
third. Time, 2:45.
Sixth race-six furlongs-kitchener &c to
y first, Songster &c to / and to u second,
Gibraltar g TO - third. Time, 1:14.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
ANNUAL SHOOT.

The Howitzers to Hold Theirs at Ocean
View Friday.
The following invitation has been issued
by the HowitZers:
The Richmond Howitzers
invite YOU to attend the
Annual Tarset-Shoot
between the
FIRST Battalion Artillery, Virginia
Volunteers, at
Ocean View, Virginia,
Friday, July 81, 1860
Fish Fry at Ocean View. at P. NJ
Committsn: First Lieutenant VIM. NJ
-fers, Chairman; SerEeants Z. P lay
Tor, ]. W Booker. Privates P. H. Eubank.
w. ". Po:ndeXter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
THE LEGATIONERS DEAD.
This Is Reported in a Letter from n
Chinese Official i'll Shan TunE.
GBy Associated Press.)

VpS Associated GIeSS.J
LONDON, July III \. M.-The Chinese
Minister, Chih Chen 10 freng Duh has
communicated to the press the following
dispatch from sheng, digector-general OF
Chinese telegraphs and railways, dated
Shanghai, July 23d:
information from Pelln. dated July
18th, says that the Tsung Ii Yamen depu-
ted Won Jul, an under secretary of the
department, to see the foreign minister's
and he found every one well, without any
missing, the German Minister excepted
General Yung LII IS going 70 memo
ralize the Throne to send them all to
Tien Tsin under escort. in the hope that
the military operations will then De
stopped"
The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily
Mail, telegraphing July 22d, SAYS:
"a letter from a Chinese official in Shan
Tung has been received by a native func-
tionarv here, containing the following
passage:
AT the beginning of the month the
foreign missionaries made several attempts
to send messages out of Pekin, but thanks
to the strict watch kept on the city, the
bearers were all caught and executed.
On the fourth instant only 400 foreigners,
much exhausted, We're left alive in Pekin,
and one night, when the big guns We're
necessarily fired, it was known that all
the legations and the foreigners were
finished, although pretended kilograms con-
tradct these facts
The St. Petersburg correspondent of the
Daily Mail asserts that there are DIFF
ferences of opinion in the Russian council
of war. The Minister of War. General
kouropatkin, wishes to send 100000 men
to clear the rebels out of Manchurin. On
the other hand according to this CORE
spQndent, Emperor Nicholas wishes the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
TIE TIMES: RICHMOND VA, TUESDAY. JULY "a 1900.
THE RESIDENT
IS APPEALED TO
CONTINUED from First Page,

THE State Department has received a
disnatch from Mr.. Goodnow, the consul
general at Shanghai. dated to-day, saying
that Prince Tuan wires that an officer OF
the Tsung Ii Yamen saw all the ministers
on the 18th; that none was injured and that
no attack was al that time being maze.
He does not say TO whom the dispatch of
Prince Tuan was addressed, and it is to a
certain extent at variance with the dis
patch of Mr.. Conger of that date, deScrib-
ing the legation as being under fire at that
time
The officials of the state Department,
after considering Consul General Good
now's dispatch. express the belief that
mistake has been made in the TRANSMISSION
nf the MESA ge and that the name Tuan
sho,,ld have been Yuan, Governor of Shan
Ting,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
GiIIiam-Eicharlson.
Special Dispatch TO The Tmes)

(SpecIlL D-SpatCh % The I-mes.)
WASHINGTON. d c., July 23.-AIr. W.
T. Gillian and Miss Annie Lillian Rir-
a-dson, OF Providence Forge, were mar
ried in Washington, in the handsome par
lor OF the ST. James Hotel. Saturday
evening. by the Rev. Dr. Wilson, Presby-
terrain minister at $50 o'clock
Miss Richardson. who is the attractive
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. &. Richard
son, was attired in a handsome travelling
suit. with hat and gloves 10 match
Mr. w T Gillian, who is q native OF
James City county was for some time
connected with Murphy's Hotel. and since
he has been employed at Providence
Forge
He is the nephew OF the late Judge
Telemichus Taylor. who was judge of two
counties for years. After taking a trip
North Mr. and Mrs Gillian will make
Washington their home for the present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Green Bay Items
Especial Dispatch TO The Tines.

GREEN BAY. VA July 2f-Mfsses
Walter and Willie Jones. OF Louisiana.
are visiting their brother. Mr. l.. D
Jones, of this place Mr.. Walter Jones
formally resided here. ard his many
friends were delighted 20 see him.
The name OF Hon W. S Wing is prom
inentIy mentioned as q suitable repre-
sentative for the constitutional Conven-
ton.
Mrs D. T. Sublett. of chattanooe,
Tenn. has been visiting Mrs. T. Y. Prics.
of OliveyiIle. Va.
Mrs. NJ. E. Richardson. who rera-,,,
dislocated her shoulder. IS still quite nm.
wei. and under the treatment OF DR.
Young, OF Burkevilla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
WILL SPEAK IN THE EAST.
Mr.. Bryan TO Tour the large Cities OF
New York State.
Ry Ass0ciatea Press.l

NEW YORK. July 2s-The announce
ment was made at the Democratic State
Headquarters to-day that Mr.. Bryan will
visit New York State after October LIST,
making six speeches in as many different
cities. He will talk in New York city,
Brooklyn, Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester
and Utica The details of the meetings in
this city and BROOKLYN viii be made before
he reaches the East, for which part of the
country he will leave Lincoln October LIST.
Chairman Jones. Of the Democratic
National Committee, viii come to the
East after Mr.. Bryan has been notified Of
his nomination. 1t was sad tonight that
an eastern branch OF the national head
quarters viii probably be established in
this city. -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
NEW COMPANY CHARTERED.
Fraudulent Agents of the New York
Nayy-Y ard.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times)

NORFOLK. VA, July 22.-The Win
chartered to-day; capital. $4,000 The
company viii conduct the wholesale dry
goods business here.
Prominent politicians OF Princess Anne
say the vote OF that county will probably
be divided at the District Convention al
Newport News between D Gardiner
Tyler and II L, Maynard for Congress.
Admiral Cotton. commandant OF the
Norfolk navy-yard, being advised that
parties in Virginia. Maryland and North
Carolina are representing themselves as
having mower to hire men for work in
this yard has issued a circular explain
ing that those who make such claims are
frauds He says that those who want
work shall mail certificates of their char
acter and skill. and they will be advised
when there is a vacancy. This saves
yvorEmen the expense OF coming here
when there IS no work for them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
RICHMOND VISITED BY RAIN.
Showers Fell Last Night = Cooler
Neathcr Prevails.

Cooler weather now prevails in this sec
tfcn. Showers yesterday evening and last
night modified the intensity OF the neat
and by midnight the thermometer regis
tered 10 degrees. The rain will tend to re-
vive the crops throughout the State
The indications are that the hot spell
has been broken. Farmer Evans was dis
APPOINTED Sunday because the rain in
Richmond amounted to only few drops.
Heavy showers fell in most sections Of
the State There was a great down-pour
along the coast out from Norfolk. There
was considerable rain as near TO Rich
mond as Seven Pines, but only few
drops fell IN the city
The change in the temperature is very
agreeable The mercury was seven or
eight degrees lower yesterday taan on sat
urday.
Reports continue to show that crops
have been fearfully damaged by the
drought.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
TRIAL TRIP TOMORROW.
The Stockton TO Make 2S Knots OH the
Occasion,

pedo boat Stockton will take place down
James River tomorrow. The boat will
have its severest tests in Chesapeake Bay
and at sea. These tests will not take
place for several days Yet. The boat will
make twenty-eIght knots on the occasion
of its trial.
The Stockton will be the first of the
Government vessels now being built at
the Trigg yards to be put in the navy.
The work on the Shubrick is nearing
completion, over IS per cent of it having
been done. 80
On the Dale and Decatur about - nar
cent. of the work has been COMPLETED
every day now to rush the orders f6 GO 81
ptetton More than one hundred addi-
uonal men Will have been employed hv
the fall of the year ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
BANK EXAMINER HERE,
has Examined Three Banks and
Found Them in Good Co,a;,;

MI Charles W. Robinson, national bank
inspector OF tairmount W. Va, has been
in Richmond for several davs fns~.t 80
the national banks of this city. He has
completed the work in connection with t5a
American National Bank. the National
Bank of Virginia and the First National
Bank, and is now at work on the Mer-
chants.
He expresses himself as much pleased
with the condition of the banks here and
throughout the State, and speaks in
warmest praise of their management and
splendid business methods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
WANT TO HEAR FROM CONGER.
The Department. Making Another
Effort to Communicate With Him.
(By Associated Pr

tBE AsSOCifleU ITVss.J
WASHINGTON, July 23.-There IS reason
to believe that the government is again us
ing every effort to secure communication
with Minister Congre, and this time to get
an answer from our Minister which will
be so conclusive as to remove every
shadow of doubt.
In this connection it was reported to-day
that Minister WI yesterday sent another
cipher cable dispatch to Minister ConSer,
but there is strong Discrimination in official
quarters 10 discuss the various steps being
taken, while they are still in an incistVe
form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Mr.. MERCER MADE DIRECTOR.
He Is to Have Charge Of Music in the
nnhiic Schools for Coming Session.

The regular meeting of the School Board
was held al the City Hall yesterday even
inc M 6 o'clock. Those present We're Jo-
seDh c. Dickerson chairman. James H
Cdners (vice-chairman, Charles Hutzler,
sc, Ebel ~ L. Phillips, Sol. Cutchins,
W f. Fox, superintendent; G F. Wal
The hoard decided to continue the music
in the schools for the present, and Mr..
XvaItar G Mercer was elected director.
An invitation was received inviting the
SIrne the present week, and was ac-
cepted.
iscn School was awarG~d to -,-S' sszises
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
TOLD OF THE PLOT
TO KILL G0EBEL
CONTINUED from First Pageo

he told them that as soon as something
haDpered a man would come down the
steps and so away with them
Witness said when Youtsey left the men
he went in the direction o. the Governors
office.
r. e Combs. private secretary to APP
pellate Justice Hobson. next witness. tod
OF a conversation between two noun
taineers in the House lobby a day or two
before the assassination, III which they
spoke Of picking them out, meaning the
Democrats.
During the discrimination of Combs,
Ex-Governor Brown objected TO the testi-
mony that mountaineers Went to Frank
fort armed as the right TO carry arms
was a constitutional privilege.
The Court took issue on this point, and
said that the law does not permit crowds
of armed men. not in the military service
and called out in the regular way, 70
gather for any purpose.
Brown filed an exception to remarks OF
the Court and repeated q previous state
ment as to what the defense expected TO
proof as to the purpose Of the organiza-
ton OF the mountaineer excursion
yes Interrupted Judge Cantril and
the Court objects and excerpts to the con-
timed reiteratiOn by counsel of things
which the Court thinks are meant for
SPECTATORS in the courtroom and not for the
Court
I'VE object to that statement Of the
Court came from several attorneys for
the defense. Both the Court and counsel
showed irritation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS
Established by Senator Jones in Audi
torum Hotel, Chicago.
C2,- Associated Press !

CHICAGO, July 23.-Headquarters for
the campaign We're established by the
Democratic National Committee at the
Auditorium, in this city. Senator James
X. Jones arrived in this city to-day and
completed arrangements whereby the ma
tional Headquarters will be located in the
suite of rooms on the second floor of the
Auditorium Hotel which were occupied by
the Paris Exposition Commissioners.
There are fourteen rooms in the suite,
providing ample space for the business
of the campaign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
TIE BEST PRESCRIPTION

for chills and fever IS a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. The formula is
plainly printed on each package. It is
simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless
form. ana is compounded in correct pro,
portions. Tho reasaa ln.tators do no. adj
vcrtise ,aci- formula Is because they l:ncw
you would not buy their medicine II you
knew its ingredients. Groves is the origin
al, and is the only chill and fever remedy
sold throughout the entire malarial sec
ton OF the United States. no cure, no
pay. Price. 50 cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
THE SUB-COMM TEES.
They VIII BE Announced by the Chair
man Shortly.

CHICAGO. July 23-Chairman Jones Will
leave for Washington and New York in
the morning. He said tonight that ne
had completed the task of making up the
subcommittee, and would announce
them upon his return to Chicago, in about
ten days.
While in Minneapolis he received re-
ports which he says indicate that Mime
sofa. Michigan and Wisconsin will go
Democratic this year Most Of the Sen
ator's time to-day was consumed in con-
suItation with Chairman j. c. Johnson,
of the Executive Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
TAMPICO. VA, July 23.-L. a. Hornsby.
one Of the leading merchants OF this place.
and Miss Saddle Shields. Of GoodWn's
Neck. York county, We're married yester-
day al p. NJ at the home Of the brides
mother. Rev. ". R. Webb. of Mulberry
Island, Va, OBLIGATED. They were in re-
ceipt Of many valuable presents. After the
reception they started for their home in
this place, where they will reside on
Chapel Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
THE WINDY POINTERS

VIII Have Watermelon Feast at
Their Scm!-Ann,ni airr,iua.
The Windy Point Club IS preparing TO
have a. big watermelon feast az It's semi
annual meeting, which will take place some
time in the near future.
President John Alexander Curtis will be
nasten Of ceremonies, and distinguished
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
m ,r,nrove Forrest Hin.

President Patton, OF the Passenger and
Power Company, said yesterday II TOO
late to make improvements at Forest Hill
Park for this summer, but his company
will, next winter, begin the work Of greatly
beautfying that attractive resort.
Plans have not as yet been Wepare1.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
stree. fnr y s,,l. niill.

ESPECIAL Dispatch to The Times)
ROANOKE, VA, July s3-The City
Council tonight granted an unused street
10 a silk-miu company, who propose TO
erect a silk factory near the river, and
the only required stipulation WIS that the
mill should employ al least fifty people,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
VIII prcnore the schndu1c-

The Council Committee on Grounds and
Buildings met yesterday evening at
o'clock The question OF changing the
schedule for concerts in the parks of the
city was referred to the City Engineer to
prepare it for the balance of the season
He will prepare it within the next few
DAYS. when it will be given out for pub
licatiOD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Remey Gone to Tien Tsin.

CBy Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. July 23-The Bureau OF
Navigation this morning received the fol-
lowing cabiegram from Admiral Remey:
'Tallu, July %, 1900.
Going Tien-Tsin to-day to look into mat
tiers. Leaving senior officer here. Newark
gone to Nagasald for docking
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Flied the Record

The transcript OF the record, in the
case OF the Baltimore Steam Packet Com
pany Us. Patterson, Ramsey & Company,
agents Of the Johnston line. was fled in
the Clerks office Of the United States Cir
cult Court OF Appeals Yesterday and
docketed for hearing at the next term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Plea FOR Divorce.

Especial Dispatch to The Ttnes.)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, July 23.-H1rs.
Frank Phoebus to-day filed suit in the
clerks office Of the Circuit Court against
her Husband. Frank Phoebus, praying
an absolute divorce on the ground of deser-
ton.
The case will come up at the August
term of the Circuit Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
VIII Meet Tn-NInrrn-r.

The State Board If Fisheries will hold
4 regular meeting at AIurphys Hotel to-
morrow
There are no special matters to come
up. and only routine business win be
transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Stubborn Encounter.

NIoN lASSU-ItIttII I IV'7.J
ST. PETERSBURG. July 23.-Two en-
counters are reported to have taken place
between British and Chinese forces, near
Wei-Hai-Wi. The latter. it is reported,
were repused after a stubborn encounter.
No dates are given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
4 Ne.so Woman Shot.

Especial Dispatch 70 The T,mes.l
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, July aa.-Ilzzts
Dand-tdge fcolored) was shot II the abdo-
men In Bloodeeld tonight. The woman
claims that Earnest Jordan did tho shoot
Ing: the latter escaped. The womaa.s sop<
dilion IS very serious
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24

gram from the French consul at Che 90,
dated July list saying:
The Governor informs me that, &C
cording to reliable news from Penn;
al the foreign ministers are safe, ana
the Government is taking all necessary
steps to deliver and protect them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
A Small Fire.

The alarm turned in shortly after 8
O'Clock this no-cirs from Box a was
occasioned by q IRE ia a small frame
store-house. no. 1908 ChaTin Street The
damage was about $500. Insurance, $3.50
on stock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Attempts at Communication.

CBy Associated Press)
BRUSSELS, July 23.-In reply to the
demand of the Belgian Government the
Chinese Charge d'AffaireS says he has
telegraphed indirectly to the Tsuns Ii
Yamen with a view of placing the Belgian
Minister at Pekin, Baron DeVinck, in
communication with Belgium
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
a:ul'-u Isicctracutcd.
fRy Associated Press. !,


NEW YORK, July 2S.-joseph Mullen
was eiec.rocuted IN the State prison a:
s!ng-Siag, at sos o'clock this morning.
He murdered bis wife In this city on June
4th, 1895,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
BASE BALL |.
Scores Yesterday.

Boston, ); ST. Louis. 4.
Philadelphia, /; Cincinnati, 4.
Brooklyn. I; Chicago. Z.
New York-Pittsburg-Rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
A BIG FIRE.
Warehouse Burned With Il Loss Of
About $50, 900.

ST. PAUL, July 23.-I'ire broke out in
the St Paul Cold Storage and Warehouse
Companys large warehouse on Eagle
street to-day, and by 10 o'clock the build
ing had almost been destroyed. The loss
is estimated at $4,000 with insurance OF
$550, 600.
Butter, fruit. tobacco, eggs, tea, whs-
key and other valuable commodities COM
pleteIy filed the warehouse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24

speakers Will be present There is some
talk Of having an excursion down the
river after the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Tennis Tournament.

BRooKLINE, MASS, July 23.-In the
tennis tournament for the Longwood
cup to-day, J. P. Paret beat P. p. Char
pies 6-l, ca. 81. and II. I. Foster beat
Paret 10, 70, Cd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24

but the company proposes to spend a good
deal of money in making Forest h'1I
what il ought to be.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
ABOUT TO LEAVE.
The Ministers Said to Be Going to
Tien TSiu
By Associated Press.)


LONDON. July 23-11:30 P. M-Sir Hal
liday mccartney, Counsellor and Eng
fish Secretary of the Chinese Legation in
London, asserted this evening that the
Pekin legations were safe and about TO
proceed 10 Tien-Tsin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Standing of the Clubs.
Where They PLAY To-Day.

Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
Chicago Ut Brooklyn.
ST. Louis at Boston.
PittSburg at New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24
Cincinnati. f; Philadelphia, 4.
By Associated Press.)

G3y Associated Press.)
PHILADELPHIA, July 8.-Errors led
to most Of the run-getting to-day. At the
end of the eleventh inning the game was
called. owing TO darkness. Attendance.
2,00o Score: r. H Z.
Cincinnati :. ..2ooooooo2 oo-4 s s
Philadelphia 20 0002 . o ca 6
Batteries: Newton and Kahne: Dona-
hue and Mcfarland. Umpire. Mr.. Terry.
Tine. $50.
St. Louis. 4: Boston,.5.
BOSTON. July 2S.-With two men out
in the tenth inning. Sullivan hit over the
left-feld fence for four bases. winning the
game Attendance. 2,oC0.
Score: r. HE.
Boston 80. ....o1oo2oo1o1- 5 10 /
ST. Louis .......O l 0 3 0 o 0-O0o-4
Batteries: Dneen and Sullivan; Young
and Robinson. Umpire, Mr.. Hurst. Time
2:35.
Chicago, :; Brooklyn, Z.
BROOKLYN, July 23.-The home team
tied the score in the eighth by batting
rally. Play was stopped by darkness in
the ninth Attendance, 1860.
Score: r. H. E.
Chicago -. .....112ooooso- 10 4
Brooklyn -. 80 5000 so y 8
Batteries: Callahan and Chance: Nc
Gintty and Farrell. Umpire, Mr.. O'Day.
Time, go
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-24

Farther Confirmation.
CBy Associated Press.)
/, PARIS. July 23.-NI. Delcasse, Minister
OF Foreign Affairs, has received tele-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-04-18
81 a YEAR,
Official Journal of the City OF New
Iberia, ard Parish of Iberia.
Office MiIlard's Building, Main Street
Next above the Alma House.
THE WATER HYACINTH.

The water hyacinth question
has offer been discussed by the
people of both this, and other par
ishes, with a view to extermInat-
ing this tiresome obstacle TO navi-
gltIon. Numerous remedies have
been proposed, but none have ever
been put into effect. The hya-
cinth is brought up the bayou on
logs or lows Of timber. The
1Black Prince cameup this stream
Oh Saturday last with a float, and
we noticed that the logs were
almost covered III some places by
the plant. Now when the float is
broken, the hyacinth becomes
scattered, escape and this spreads.
Some means should at once be
used 10 eXterminate the water
hyacinth. Now Is the time to act.
Delay is dangerous. If some
measures are not taken at once
the bayou will become as it was
last year, almost useless for navi-
cation purposes.