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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-01
OREGON MAY BE FLoAreD.
If POSSIBLE SHE WILL BE DOCK.
ED AT PORT ARTHUR.
(By TeleEraph to Nirginian- Pilot.l

10y Telegraph 10 NlTSnlan-l'llot.)
London, July IA special dispatch
from Shanghai dated June 30th, Satur-
day, says that all on board the U. S.
battleship Oregon, which went ashore
in the Gulf of Pechili, have been saved.
There is some chance that the vessel
may be re-fioatcd.
Washington, June 30. Capt. Wilde
statement Of the injuries sustained by
the Oregon Is scarcely sufficient to en-
able the constructors here to form Il
definite opinion as to the prospects of
saving the famous ship. They say,
however. that the ship probably can he
saved. if the weather does not become
rough, but unfortunately this is the
season OF storms in Chinese waters
The point whore the Oregon grounded
Is nifty miles west, northwest of Chez
Foo. Taku Is $40 miles west OF Pima
Gle Rock where she struck.
At the request of the Secretary of
the Navy the State Department to-day
sent Il message to the Russian govern
ment at st. Petersburg asking permits
thur TO lie -lnolind- there in The event
that the ship can be fioated. At that
point is the nearest dock OF sufficient
size to dock the ship, and it is part of
the navy yard possessions of the Rus
sian government.
Secretary Long will spare no reason
able expense in the effort to save the
Oregon. Her total cost was $6.5I5, 032.
OF this total the hull and machinery
represented So Do. So
From the facts sent out in Captain
Wilde'S cablegram the officials are not
inclined to censure him. He was under
orders to hurry, Warranting the as
sumption of risk by him. He appears to
have observed all of the usual precau-
lions under such orders.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-01
THE MINISTERS
REPORTED SAFE
Assurances from Four Sources
Seem to Prove 1t.
MAJOR WALLER AMBUSHED
At Berlin tho mo War" Theory is Still Up
notwithstanding Between the Pow
ers Still Intact--Thcy Dread tho Posi-
bilities that Might Arise if War is De-
clared = Admiral KempT Has Held
Aloof from Hostiiities as Far as Posi-
bic Consistent With Our Interests,
(By Telegraph to virgInian-pllot.,

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Washington. June 3o.-For the first
time since the break OF communication
with Tien Tsin news came to-day of
the foreign ministers there which the
officials accept as accurate. assurance
coming from four separate sources that
the ministers were safe upto five days
ago.
The news Of to-day. important
though it is. has not changed the pol
icy of the Government towards China
There is nothing TO show that the i'm
perial government is responsible to a
degree warranting the declaration of a
state OF war. Therefore the plan is to
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-01
Division Of Opinion as to Reaffir-
nation Generally or Specially.
BRYAN MAY BE PRESENT
aTontana's fractional Fight to be Carried
Into tho Convention Clark and Daily
Faction VIII Roth Apply for Rccogni-
ton Bryan May bo Nominated on July
4th-Rosc, of Milwaukee. for Tempo
rary Chairman Richardson, of Tonnes
see, for Permanent Chairman.
tBy Telegraph to virginian-Plloto

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot)
Kansas City, June S0.-There is n
constant bang, bang of hammer, rasp-
ing of saws. shouting of orders and
rushing OF feet. day and night, ut the
big hall where the Democratic Ma
tional Convention is to be held. AS
fast as one portion of the structure is
finished, the decorators pounce upon it
with bolts of bunting. flags and pic
lures of Democratic leaders. set in the
National coats OF arms. cover up the
walls and spaces so that the delegates
who assemble on the fourth will see
all the colors and emblcms of the hol-
iday. coupled with evidences of a Dem
ocratic celebration.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-01

number of old line Democrats. who
have been going TO conventions for
years. and the younger men. who be-
long to the New Democracy" have
arrived and taken up the work in hand
Several boomers for e-Pres!dential
candidates have come in and are max
ing considerable noise.
Delegates are dropping in from diff
ferent sections, and the meeting of the
sub Committee on Convention Ar
rangements attracted quite Il knot of
men about the National COMMITTEES
headquarters.
THE 16 TO PLANK.
AS on Friday the most interesting
topic and that which gives the Demo-
Gratis here the most concern is the
promised contest over the 16 to / plank
of the platform. The utterances Of
men like Chairman Jones, William j.
Stone and other Western and Southern
leaders. together with the action OF
Western and Southern Democratic
State conventions in their Platforms,
would seem to indicate that a simple
reaftirmation Of the Chicago platform
is all that would be necessary. Such
action under ordinary circumstances
would be apt to be accepted as the
probable action of the National conven-
ton. but the representatives from Lin
coin indicate that 16 to l must be spe-
SiHSahy ueSiaiea' IL the NleWS OF MT.
Bryan are to be followed. There are
SO many delegates who desire to carry
out the wishes of the coming nominee
that the clash between them and those
holding different views Is likely TO be
spirited and the result somewhat
doubtful. Chairman Jones said that
the declaration on silver should not
vary the breadth of a hair from that
contained in the Chicago platform, and
he thinks a reafflrmation is sufficient.
The breadth of q hair however. is stu
too wide for some and they favor split
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-01

push forward in the effort to bring
away the foreign ministers, doing this
side by side with the other Powers, and
leaving all other questions for future
determination.
1t may be noted that Admiral
Kempff's prudent course, as set out in
the news dispatches, and in the alb
sence of official statements, meets the
unqualified approval of the Admins
tration.
SENTIMENT IN BERLIN.
Berlin. June So.-A high foreign Off
cial said to-day:
1.-The old theory of no war is still
upheld. The understandings between
the Powers are still intact. No eX-
change of notes is going on. Japan
some time ago asked the Powers for
their program, which communication
was answered. The press has been ex-
aggerating the share which diplomacy
has hitherto had in the matter. There
has not been any talk of Diminishing
the Chinese Ministers in Europe"
1.-THE sending OF troops hence to
China is useless, for everything will
be over before their arrival. 1t will
Tsin, and Ii Hung Chang will sup
press the Boxers in three weeks"
Copyright 1900 The Associated Press.)
Taku, June 27.-The greatest anxiety
exists concerning the foreigners at
Pekin. Admiral Kempff believes that
large achievements are necessary to
reach Pekin. Major Walters COM
mand, with 440 Russians. was am
pushed three miles from Tien Tsin on
June 81. They were compelled to re-
treat, the Americans abandoning a
three-inch rifle and Colts gun, losing
four killed and seven wounded.
American casualties In relief of Tlen
Tsin follow:
Privates-John Hunter and Nicholas.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-01

Nothing has yet been heard from Mr..
John w. Dyer. Jr., the missing young
man, who lived with his parents at 81
South Pine street. When last heard
from he was in New York, but his
parents fear that something has hap
pened to him to prevent mis- wri tFs
home. ss5sS;
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-01

.orHEs. TELEo q sEs ssASs
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-01


Kansas City, June S0.-Charles A.
Towne. the nominee for Vice President
by the Fopulist Convention at Sioux
Falls and candidate for the same honor
at the hands OF the Democratic Ma
tional Convention. arrived in the city
to-day, and at once opened headquar-
ters in the Coates Hotel. He gave his
first attention to the arrangements for
the convention of the Silver Republi-
cans. which is to be held in this city
in the Auditorium on July and later
received a number of politicians at his
rooms.
II really think that can bring
greater strength to the ticket than
any other man who has been mention
ed up to the present time he said,
land as such l consider myself the log
zeal candidate. 1t must be remember
ed that back of me is the full strength
OF the Populist and Silver Republican
parties. The Silver Republicans will
ask that there be In the Democratic
platform specific declaration In ia
yor of silver at 16 to /. An out and out
re- affirmation OF the Chicago platform
will satisfy US. but we would prefer
the real thing and no beating about the
bush"
AS to whether his name would go be-
fore the convention, provided at the
conference to be held between the
Democrats. Populists and Silver RE
publicans prior to the convention, Mr.,
Towne was not accepted by the Dem
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-01

William Hopgood. who was arrssEeds
some time ago in Henrico county for
VHgrHTCy, THU wfTUse T1T11tfy WIZ -uJr1I=-
PEELED TO so to the poorhouse. has beeEs
hired out to Newell &c Co., contraators,'
till he can pay the costs and exsense8
attending the arrest OF himself and
family. When this Is done he VIII be
given q free discharge ssls
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-01
CLASSIFICATION OF NEWS.
BY DEPARTMENTS

Telegraph News-Page I, ~.
Local News-Pages ., 5. S, IS, ~.
Personal-Social-Pages s, 10.
Editorial-P1ge 4.
Virgini1 News-Page "a.
North Carolina News-Page IS.
Portsmouth News-Pages f6, IL.
Berkeley News-hage ~.
Markets-Page IS.
Shipping Page IL
Real Estate-Page t8
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-02

to the best advantage these weapons of
first is all apparent confusion, but this
minutes after the buge has sounded every
man stands silent at his post waiting for
the order to commence hostllities.
Loose woodwork is slowed away. and
everything else that is not likely to be
of use, for a good deal of harm might be
done by flying spiinters, in addition to the
risk of the woods catching fire. as was
the case. it will be remembered with the
ships which attempted to escape from
the Santiago harbor during the Spanish
American war.
Steel splinters are TO be guarded against,
and, accordingly. steel wire splinter-nets
are put UP.
Perched up just in front of the enormous
guns forward is a little round house, called
the conning-tower, and here the captain
of the ship stands and directs the mimic
fight The little house is heavily armored.
aud contains a steam steering wheel, and
tubes connecting with the engine-room
and gun-houses. and the rooms from which
tho deadly torpeioes are fired
I'm alofI in the fighting-tops men are
stationed behind the deadly Maxim and
other small quick-fring guns, on the look
out for any torpedo-boat of our friend
the enemy which is hardy enough to vent.
IRE within range.
A special lookout too. is kept for any
of the men of the enemy's ship uniucky
enough to expose themselves. Should
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-02
they do so the qufck-frlng guns in the

| they do so the quck-fring guns IN the
! fighting-tUps get TO work brIskly
Down on the main deck the four big
| guns, the vessels main armament, are a.
work splitting out shells weighing $50
| pounds each at the rate of two per minute
These guns are protected by the latest
invented steel arnor, from twelve Ito four
teen inches in thickness. The shells are
supplied to the great Aston guns by
! machinery, for no man could possibly lift
one OF these masses of concentrated
explosive matter encased in q shell stand
ing as high as himself. A handle is turned
here and a lever pulled there, and the
giant shot goes crashing through the sides
of the cncmy's ship.
On the forecastle, the part of the vessel
set aside more especially for the men, blue
jackets are busy securing anchors and
cables. taking down rails, davits, ard
everything else which might possibly
obstruct the fire OF the bis turret guns.
Great steel hawsers six inches thick are
| made ready to be passed to another vessel
in case the enemy succeeds in disabling
the engines. All the boats are drawn
UP inboard, covered with canvas. and haw-
! sers wound around them, so that shou!1.
a shell from the eneny,s gun happen 10
strike them the risk Of injury to the men
from flying spinters is reduced to q mini
mum.
Down on the next deck are about a dozen
6-inch quick-ftcers-tha is guns throwing
shot nearly six inches i'll diameter and
weighing 100 pounds each. al the rate Of
about twelve or fifteen per minute
The ammunition is supplied to the guns
by means of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, and a
spcciai rarty is usually told off to see
that this work is done with greatest
promptitude, for everything depends upon
the guns rot icing Kept waiting for food. >
In another part OF the vessel, iii the
to- Il
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-02
DENOUNCE THE MURDERER.
Italians in Richmond Take Action on
Kings Death

The Italian residents of Richmond de-
nounced the assassination OF King Hum
bert. and have taken suitable action
Last night the most largely attended
meeting in the history of the Italian
Benevolent Society was he'd in Smith
deals Hall Addresses We're made by the
prominent members of the society, and
the following message was cabied 20 the
new Italian monarch:
ITO His Majesty, Victor Emmanuel III.
NonZa. Italy:
1.-THE Italian Benevolent Society of
Richmond, Va, e. S. ~, expresses deep
sympathy over the death OF your august
father King Humbert, and denounces
the vilaiuy of the assassin
t1lgned) ~. DONATE, President
IS Rocchicioi. Secretary
A committee was also appointed to con-
fer with a similar body from the Prince
of Naples Society in regard to the pro-
posed ceremonies in honor OF King Hum
bert which will be held in this city within
the next fortnight. The services will pro-
baby be held in the Cathedral, when
mass will be celebrated and memorial ser
vices held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-02
OBITUARY..
airs. IL. II. Fleming.

The death of Mrs Lucy Randolph F'lem-
Ing, wife OF Rev. Il. II Fleming, ID. D.,
pastDr Of Westminster Church. OF Lynch
burg. occurred in Highland county Tuesday
night. -
Mrs Randolph was paraIyzed last We'd
reslay Her condition WIS realized 20 be
serious, and she was taken to Highland
county, in the hope that ner Efe might
be saved.
Mrs Fleming was Miss Lacy Ward Ram
doIph. daughter OF the late Mr.. Henry
Ward Randolph. OF this city.
Sne vas a woman of much culture. and
won considerable reputation by her writ
tdiriug Of several books.
Sc s survived by one daughter-SIiss
May fleming. two slsters-NIrs. Price, OF
Poca aolt.ps. W. Va: and Mrs Virginia
Mallory, OF Richmond, and one hrotheE-
Mr. H 2 Randolph of this city.
The funeral viii take pace at Il O'Clock
tomorrow morning in Highland county, and
the interment viii be made tae:e-
Miss Matte c.. Enter.
Miss Matte G. Baker died at the resi-
dence of her father, Mr.. G.. D. Baker.
No $50 o street Tuesday afternoon. NJ
ter an illness OF three weeks. The cause
of death was ,yTFPssis;:!!Gi 6sge-. Mss bak=f
and her sister have been Ill about ina
same length Of t.rne. and their friends r-ts
very solicitous about both OF theG'' ihs
sister IS now improving and It IS hopea
VIII recover
The funeral was held AZ the grave IN
oaEwoot yesterday afternoon at 30
o'clock.
Marion Edgar NunnaIiy-
Marion Edgar, the infant son OF Mr..
ressa q ami Mrs. Mabel c. NunnalIy- died
al ,2.25 O'Clock yesterday at the residence
nf his parents. No. col South Beividere
street. TIE funeral takes place from the
residence at 8 o'clock this afternoon
Mrs g.. c.. Derbin.
especial Dispatch to The Tlmes>
EEpFoRD CITY. VA. August Mfrs.
F,annIe G.ooda perbsn. the Young WIFE Of
Mr. Henry Derbin, died Monday. after
b-fa. Illness: aged twenty-five years.
Mfrs Derbin, who was the daughter OF
afr. and Mrs. r. C. Goode. OF this place. is
survived by her parents, her youas hus-
band and an infant child. The funeral ser
vice took place this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-02
PROPOSITION IS CONSIDERED.
Traction Company May Build Pavilion.
Meetings last Night.

The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings made a tour of inspection OF the
parks OF the city yesterday afternoon.
and found them in very good condition
Those IL the party were t.isSsrS imam
Gibson Jr., chairman; Gilbert * Po!lock.
James T. Ferriter, w. H Adams, j. NJ.
King. j. II. Lawder, City Engineer w T.
Cutshaw and Sergeant at Arms George Z.
RuskeII The committee was very Wei
satisfied with the way in which the parks
are kept. but decided TO recommend many
Improvements, among them being water
hydrants on each plot in the parks, from
which they may be Sprinkled.
The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings will meet tonight at o'clock
Among the many matters TO be consid-
Bred will be the proposition OF the Iach-
mond Traction Company 10 build pa.
viiion at CilimboraZo Park and extend
its line around the pleasure ground This
proposition has been considered by the
members of the committee. a hydraulic
ram will be placed at the spring TO force
the water up 10 the pavilion.
The Committee on Light met at
o'clock yesterday afternoon and trans
acted their regular business There was
considerable discussion over the move
ment to establish a price Tor gas uSsd iof
cooking purposes
The Committee on Cemeteries met at
o'clock and transacted routine business.
This committee will make an inspection
of the cemeteries on lI1gast SI.s.
The Committee on Third Market met
last night. They awarded the contract
for the proposed brick work at the mar
ket 10 Mr.. Thomas Miller. ana and ordered
that bids for painting the market be sub
uitted at the next meeting.
'Thara will be a meeting OF the Commit
zoo on Shackoe Creek this morning at 10
o'clock ut Franklin and Unien Streets
the Committee on Streets win meet to-
night to consider the plans of the Cfiesa-
Ike and Ohio improvements in Fulton
The viaduct plans win be considered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-02
ENGLAND'S BATTLESHIPS.H
Famous White Squadron INDUCES
Daily i'll the Spirited War Drills.

Famous White Squadron INDUCES
Daily i'll the Spirited War Drills.
It is universally acknowledged in naval
circles that England expects to go 10 war
with China. not d mild warfare, as at
present, II. which ii is one OF the several
Powers that aim to bring the Cclestia!s;
into 4 proper line of conduct with the
civilized world; bat alone by itself it will
fight China, and the Powers may or NAV
not join in.
And the conflict will be uron the sea.
china's great seacoast will be lined with
Chinese warsfips AMI bombarding them
and breaking through them will be Eng
lands mighty men-of-war.
And England is getting ready for the
occasion. Always in good naval discip-
line. she is now practicing as seldom. if
ever, before Once week and sometimes
oftener, the weli-known bugle-caN, quar-
tiers FOR actioni'' rings out on every British
warship in active service, and every man
on board. from the captain downward.
Immediately prepares to give the imaginary
foe as warm a reception as the strength
in guns. and men of the steel-built mon
ster will permit.
The foe is supposed to be attacking
hotiy, and every effort is made to prevent
his guns. torpedoes, and rams from doing
their deadly work, and to bring into play
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-02
FIDAYI1S IN
REGARD TO Ain
Judge MuIIin Receives a Letter In
closing Them.
ON TIE WAY TO SYRIA.
Annual Meeting OF the School Board
of PetersburS-U. S. Medical Elk
anirers Pass on Applications
for Pensions.
ON THE WAY TO SYRIA.
6snecial DISPATCH to The Times

PETERSBURG, VA, August Judge
j. NJ Mullin to-day received letter from
Gibran saluby and shakir Saluby, of New
York, stating that on Saturday they placed
on board the steamship Rotterdam in Ho-
hoken, n. J., one jos. q. Ain, who was
tried in Petersburg for an alleged larceny
of property belonging to the SaiubyS. and
was acquitted in the Hastings Court on the
ground of insanity. and that Ain was
bound for Burut, Syria.
Ii w8s agreed between counsel for Ain
and the court that Ain should be sent to
SYRIA, instead OF one of the hospitals for
the insane in this State. and these atfidavits
We're sent to prove that Ain had bsen sent
to Syria.
SCHOOL BOARD.
The annual meeting OF the School Board
was held this evening, and Mr. John w
Bradbury was reelected president of the
Board
The annual report Of Hon. W. P. NcRae
was read. Mr.. McRae was reelected sec
rotary and treasurer
Superintendent Duncan Brown submitted
his annual report, which embraced the tab
ula;cd returns Of the school census recently
taken
The Board of United States Medical Elk
arniners for this district which is composed
of Drs. JOS NJ. Burke. d r May and W.
z. Harwood held q meeting to-day for the
purpose OF examining applicants for pen-
sions. Four applicants, one g veteran Of The
Civil War and three of the Spanish war.
We're examined. The Board will meet again
On August 18th.
The report of Chief-of-Police Ragland
for the month OF July shows one hundred
and fifty arrests. One hundred and six
were for violation of city ordinances. seven
for felony and thirty-seVen for miSdeinean-
Ors.
FUNDS FOR GILLIGAN.
a gentleman in this city received a letter
to-day enclosing $50 TO the fund beirg
raised to pay the expenses of a new trial
for Gi,ligan
During the month Of July fifty-four deeds
were admitted TO record, and seventeen
marriage licenses issued by Clerk Gillian
The regular term OF Sussex County Court
will convene to-norrGw, Judge West pre-
the criminal docket, and that is a charge
; William Smith
Mr.. James T. Gillian and Miss Josephine
+. Crowder were married al the parsonage
ii High-Street Church last night.
Mr.. VIM. Brilliant. who was elected
keeper of Wilcox Dam III place OF 3. D.
Akers. entered upon the discharge OF his
duties to-day
Councilman John D. Watkins. accorpan-
led by his mother. Mrs. w L. Watkins,
left YESTERDAY to spend the month of
August in Montgomery county.
Flagman S NJ. Morris, who was injured
yesterday in the collision in the yards of
the Seaboard Air Line in this city, is
considered much better to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-02

ME. of 713 Perry Street. left yesterday for
Baltimore, New York and Long Branch,
n. j., to spend the month OF August
with relatives and friends
At the meeting of Lily Council, held
Tuesday night. Mr. f. 2. Lum was elected
and installed Secretary. Mrs. Meredith
was elected Recording Secretary
Mrs. Charles L. Petit left Tuestiay
for the country, where she will spend
the month of August.
Miss Lily Gilligan, sister of Nick Gil
ligan, is visiting Mr.. j. c. Redford in
Swansboro. She will leave to-day for
Newport News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-02
Rn1y at Caesar.
By Associated Press.}

CHARLOTTE. N C, August The
Democrats held rally at Caesar, IN
Cleveland county, today. After the
speaking Bob Bracket Repubican) was
cut up badly in row, and is reported 10
be dying. Orange Tadmore is also cut
During the light Frank Queen. another
Republican opened fire on the crowd. one
bali struck John Bynum Lntti,ner IN the
thigh; another struck a watch IN the
breast pocket of b Hamrick and glanced.
Queen then ran, but Is beng pursued. II
caught he may never get TO jail
Al Concord the biggest rally of the
campaign was held. l2hso people being in
town. Harry Lucy. an imported Populist
orator from Texas. tried 10 address a
crowd of Populists. but was yelled down
by Democrats, Later q crowd gathered
at his hotel Rev. Lacey Hoge. Baptist
minister appealed for law and order.
Mnsor George Means personally escorted
Lacy TO Mr.. Hoge's residence. then he
was slipped out of town 10 a country depot
six miles distant. where he took the train
Tor Texas.
There were anunsser Of fist fights be
tween democrats and Popui!sts, but N
only one instance was weapon used.
and Populist was severely cut on the
face.