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The evening times., 1900-04-16
CHINESE COLLEGES CLOSED.
The Empress Downger Issues De-
cree Mt Shanghai.

TACOMA, Wash. April 15.-It is re-
ported from Shanghai that the Empress
Dowager has decided to close the Pekin
University on the ground that no progress
has been made after a trial Of over one
year.
A decree has been issued closing all
schools and colleges of Western learning.
established since 1898 under Government
auspices. on the ground that there is no
money in the Imperial Exchequer for such
purposes and further because these
schools only turn out men hostile to the
conservative policy Of the Government.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
Minister wu on Domestic Happiness.

(From the New Orleans Times Democrat)
Minister WI closely resembles Ii Hung Chang
in his fondness for pushing home pointed u1es
tions, and this proclivity was well illustrated
in an amusing little colOguY which occurred
in his Parlor at the St Charles one afternoon
during his recent stay in the city. small
party OF gentlemen had called by appointment
10 pay their respects and, something being
said in the course of conversation about the
beautiful women of New Orleans, one of the
visitors was incautious enough to remark that
he had eye for feminine charms Instantly
WI pounced upon him. 'How thatI'' he demand
ed, in his odd abrupt fashion, peering at the
other the top of his large gold spectacles.
''llow that? Why don't you care?''
well. your excellency." replied the caller
little startled, I'm not young any longer,
and
You married?" interrupted the Minister.
''No, sir: I'm a widower."
''Ah. you marry again?''
''why-er-no." said the embarrassed gentle
man, mOpping his forehead. ''No sir; | have
such intentions.
There was the ghost of smile about Wu's
eyes, but his face otherwise inScrutable. IL
was imposs bic TO tell whether he was having
fun or satisfying a serious curiosity, aud what
made his staccato questions peculiarly discon-
certing was the fact that each of them fired
swiftly upon the heels of answer. There
was no time to catch ones breaih. Not marry
again. he echoed. ''Where you lives"
'Why-why-at home, your eSeellency. of
course
with who?'
''With my children
"They marry, you thinb--some time"
'I-f-that iS-yes. sir: suppose they will"
''Whcrc you live Them
Again the victim moppod his brow and the
other visitors grinned discreetlY behind their
hats Minister WI shot them a quick glance rs
much as to say: ''I've got him now" Ii was
very funny ''WheTe you live thcn!'' he repeated.
''It is my intention. sir. 10 make my home
with one Of nv children"
zone your childr1n-aiter they marry
''Ies, SIR
'fAhi if they let you.''
''Thcy will be glad to have me, hope"
"You think so--wolll''
The Minister shut his eyes for a moment and
reflected. "our system is best" he said. drop
ping his inquisitorial manner and addressing the
entire party. ''In China the married children
continue TO i've with the parents. There is
never a doubt about home for ALL While
he was speaking the gentleman who had been
catechised hastily retired to the and had
nothing further to sly during the visit.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
ENTERTAINED THEIR FRIENDS.
Interesting Programme of the wash
ingIon Saengerhund.

The members and friends of the Wash
iugton Saengorbund attended last night the
third Theatre Evening held in the Saen-
gerbund Hall. in Street, between Third
and Fourth Streets northwest.
The Starting Point. or One Evening in
a Singing Society" was presented by II.
Rothchifd, f. Altrup. f. kringer. w. Hen
nemann A. Levy. Mrs. Clara Dorch, and
Mrs. Rosenberg Weber
On Sunday evening. April -, the forty
ninth anniversary Of the Saengerbund will
be celebrated, when a large frame con-
tanning 200 photographs of the members
will be unveiled and hung in the society
rooms. a childrens masquerade ball will
be given next Friday
The evening times., 1900-04-16
DIED.

LANG-On Sunday, April Il. al $50 O'Clock a.
m. MARY II. LANG, beloved wife OF Charles A
Lang
Funeral from the late residence 1900 Ga. ave.
Sc. on Tuesday, April l.. AT p. m. Friends end
relatives invited 10 attend. lt,om
JACKSoN-The funeral Of the late Rev. NA
THANIEL JACKSON. who departed this life Fri
day evening. will take place from Jones Chapel,
Benning, ID. G., Tuesday, at O'Clock. FRIENDS
invited Item
GRAEES-on Sunday. April Is. 1900. at 3
a. m at 1929 Ninth Street northwest. ARNOLD
VANCE GRAVES, beloved husband Of Maud
Thompson Graves, in the twenty fourth year of
his age
Notice Of funeral hereafter. 1t
ANDRE-on sunday April Is. 1900 at a. m.
WILLIAM A.. beloved husband Of Mary G. Andre,
in his thirty second wear, at his residence so
Eighth Street southeast
Funeral will take place Wednesday. the 18th. at
a. m. from St Peters Church. Requiem high
mas Intcrment at Congressional Cemetery.
Friends invited. 1t
FRIEZE-Gn FRIDAY, April Is. 1890, IGNATIUS
TRIEZE. at Garfield Hospital
Funeral from residence of his sister, Mrs Cath
arine Dowdin. 60 Street northeast, Monday,
April l6. at p. n. 1t
ARNOUR-0n SUNDAY. April Is, 1900, at Csc
p. m, J. ROBERT ARMOUR, OF Julia
Armour and the late David Armour.
Notice Of funeral hereafter. 1t
HURLEY Suddenly Oh Saturday. April II,
1900 at I2:45 D. M. ". GREENBERRY HUR-
LEY. beloved husband of iouise +. Hurley, aged
eighty years and twenty-five DAYS.
Funeral from his late residence. 1881 Thirteenth
Street northwest Monday. April l6 at 2:30 p.
m Relatives aud friends invited aplj-2t
The evening times., 1900-04-16
Hi> Hnnds BndIN Cut.

was a patient at the Emergency Hospital al an
early hour this morning and received treatment
for several wounds in his right hand s- lie re
suit OF contact with a pane oi gls>, in an
Hreaway door at the office Of tHe Southern Rail
way. Ii is said Avis was intoxicated and acci-
dentally struck his head against IaC glass nf the
door SCATTERING IT, The fyng gla-> aud tAe of-
forts Of Avis 10 save his face resulted iu tho in
jury TO his hand. After receiving treatment
Avis left the hospital.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
REPLY TO MR.. LANE.
The Commissioners Explain Their
Action ON Paving Contracts.

The Commissioners have sent TO the
District Committees Of both houses of
Congress a reply to the letters OF y. c.
Lane. alleging certain violations of law in
the letting of contracts for street paving
and repairs published in The Times.
In their reply. the Commissioners state
that the law has not been violated in the
instances cited by Mr.. Lane, while in one
instance no money whatever had been
spent from the appropriation when his
letter was written. They say they have no
recollection OF Mr.. Lane or other parties
appearing before them to protest against
the injury to the contractors and business
men generally caused by the alleged man
ner of letting contracts. and this is the
first they have heard OF the matter.
In conclusion. the Commissioners say
they are ready at any time to appear be-
fore the committees of either or both
houses of Congress and explain in detail
the cases cited by Mr.. Lane.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
TRY ALIENS F00T-EASE,

A powder 10 be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen nervous. and hot. and get tired
easily Ii YOU have einsrting feet tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot base. lt cools the feet and makes
walking easy Cures swollen, sweating feet, in
growing nails bljstCrS and callous spots. Re
lieves corns and huuiors of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try it today. Sold by all
druggists and -hoc stores for 25c. Trial pack
age FREE. Address Allen ;. Olmsted, Leroy,
The evening times., 1900-04-16
Progress OF the Tax Sale.

The annual sale of property for arrears OF taxes,
which continued all la; week finished today
so far as pertains To the city squares. Tomorrow
and possibly "Wednesday viii he consumed in
disnoSing Of lots IN the county. against which
there remain assessments for taxes prior to July
l. 1883.
The evening times., 1900-04-16

Would quickly leave you, if you used DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Thousands Of sufferers have
proved their natChltss merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches. They make pure blood and build u2
vour health Only g cents. money back Il not
cured Sold BY Henry Evans, g22 f ST, Drug
glst.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
Special Policemen Amounted.

BY order of the District Commissioners Will
lam 5. Bransom has been appointed additional
private on the Metropolitan Police force and the
commissions of John Gates Willis Case Jesse NJ
Fillmore. John Reilly, and George W Meyers have
been renewed for three years. for duty in and
about the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The evening times., 1900-04-16
Reward for Valuable Papers.

The District Commissioners have approved the
recommendation OF Major Sylvester that the
ward paid for the return of valuable papers to
Capt. John B. Dillon. Of Brooklyn. \. Y. be
handed over to Private j. y. Barry. ir who
found the papcrs and turned them in at his pre-
rim
The evening times., 1900-04-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND
Potomac Telephone COmpany-A divi-
dend Of 81 per share will be payable on the
23d day Of April. 1900, to the 5tockhold-
ers Of record az the close Of business on
the 18th day Of April. 1900. at the Office
Of the treasurer OF the company, 619 Four
teenth Street northwest, Washington. ID.
C. The transfer books will be closed from
the 14th OF April to the 23d Of April.
inclusive JEREMIAH VI. WILSON. pres
ident; CHARLES G. BEEBE. treasurer.
Washington. D. C.. April 10 1900.
spl1.I2. .I3. .Is f5 Is. ~. % 23.em
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
for the election OF directors Of the Wash
iugton Safe Deposit Company will be held
on Friday. the 9th day of April. A. D. 1900.
Polls opeu at L u. and close al 1 o'clock
p. n. SAA CFsOoS'
rnb9o-dtoar2= inc IN Secretary.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
Cut His Head by Falling,

fall the sidewalk at the corner of Thir-
teenth and Streets northwest at an early hour
yesterday morning gave james Williams OF III
Fourth Street northwest. a very ugly wound in
the head. The wound dressed at the Emerg
ency Hospital and later Williams was sent To his
The evening times., 1900-04-16
Granf%d IN Divorce.

Justice Barnard today granted the petition OF
Jennie Ieadcs. asking for divorce from her hus-
band. William T. Isaacs. The decree gives the
petitioner permission to resume Ler mdIien name
Jennie Thorn.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
1LATT REMAINS Silent
Ae Declines to Speak Concerning
ROOseyelfS Candidacy.

An Opinion in New York That the
Nomination for Vice President
VIII BE Presented TO the Cover
nor in such a Way That He Can
not Decline to Be N Candidate.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
IN MENORIAM.

GRAY-In loving remembrance OF nv brioyed
aunt DOLLY GRAY, who departed this lie one
wear ago today.
Conc. bat not forgotten.
1t BY lier Niece, Emma J. Reed.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
stops the Cough
nud works of the Cold.
That Throb5ing Headache

LAXATIVE Bromo-Quinine Tablets a cold IN
cne day. No Cure. No Pay. Price. sc.
The evening times., 1900-04-16

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
His Death Will Prove Distinct Loss
to Richmond.
FUNERAL SERVICES TOMORROW
Colonel Cowardin Was President OF
the Dispatch Company. promi
nent III Social Circles. and
NIost Estimable Gentleman
Was Attached to Stats
of Several Governors

Colonel Charles o'Brien Cowardtn,
president of the Dispatch Company, died
at his residence, No. 107 East Franklin
Street, this city, at ) o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
While he had been sick for nearly three
weeks. his death was a great shock to
his family and friends. who had all along
hoped for his recovery. Colonel Cowar-
din. accompanied by his family, started
from Richmond on Sunday. June 18th. for
Glen Roy their country home, in Glou-
cester county. to spend the summer
He had not been as we'll as usual for
two or three months, but had improved
considerably, and hoped by spending the
summer in the country % entirely re-
cover. He and his family spent Sunday
night at Old Point Comfort, and the next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06

morning Colonel Cowardin had a chill.
He was able. however, to proceed to
Gloucester, where he continued unwell,
and telegraphed here for DR.. Isaiul
White, his family physician. DR.. White
went down the Thursday following and
brought Colonel Cowardin and family back
to Richmond the next day
It was at first hoped that his trouble
was not serious, but by the next Wednes-
day DR.. White was satisfied That it was
malignant case of typhoid fever, and
realized that his patient was very ILL
CONSCIOUS TO THE END
Colonel Cowardin was conscious through
out his sickness and almost to the end.
He recognized those about his bedside,
and when his brother, Father ". Rey-
nolds Coward.n, administered the last
sacrament of the church he responded TO
the prayers by nodding his assent.
When his condition became more alarm
ing last Saturday his relatives were sum
moned to his bedside, his brother, Father
Couardin, arriving Sunday and his sister,
Mrs Dammann, Monday. His children,
who were away at school, were also
called home by telegraph. and were pres
ent when their father died.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The funeral VIII take place at ST. Peters
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
Local.

Local.
Colonel Charles o'Brien cowardin
Claim Richmonds commerce is at
Ell @EIks ready for Atlantic city trip.
-Robinson's body taken TO Dawson for
No news OF the missionaries.
a railroad agent sets a gun trap for
burglars and kills himself
The Second District Republicans of
the Bowden faction call q convention &c
nominate a candidate for Congress-
The American Line steamer New York
sails from Newport News.
The freight arrangements between the
Seahoard and Southern are anicable.
~ new daily paper TO be established
IN DanviIIc
General.
Bryan the unanimous choice OF Dem.
ocrats for President
The platform. adopted by accianarion
makes Imperialism dominant issue. agt
contains a specific declaration for Is 70 l.
Stevenson regarded as only man who
can beat [Towue for Fice-Prestdsnt-
Talk OF Hill for second place IS re-
vived-
Forei.n.
Prince Tuan compe1s Emperor ard
Empress To take poison. The former
dead.
The Boxers reached British Legation
when ammunition or foreigners was sx-
haustecl, and converted it into sham
bles. ,.,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
COURT CONVERTED
INTO A SHAMELESS
WIe1 Foreigners Ammunition Was
Exhausted the Boxers and Imperial
Troops Rushed Legation.

LONDON, July 6-3 y M-The story
that all foreigners in Pekin were MUIR
dered June 30Ih or July 1st appears to be
circulating simultaneously al Che Foo,
Shanghai and Tien Tsin; yet, as it is not
confirmed by official dispatches, and is
not traceable TO the Southern Viceroys
who are still in certain communication
with Pekin, there is d basis for the hope
that it is untrue
Cautious Observers at Shanghai recog-
nize that even though these reports are
rejected. events in Pekin must be gallop-
ing to a tragic end. Correspondents of the
Express al Shanghai gather details from
Chinese sources, which, joined together,
relate that when the foreigners anlmuni-
ton was exhausted the Boxers and I'm
perfal trooos rushed TO the British lega-
ton and poured into the courtyard with
fanatical fury. The foreign troops We're
so hopelessy outnumbered that their fate
was certain The moment the mob broke
the courtyard was converted into a sham
Bile, Others of the invaders spread into
the interior of the building. one corre-
spondent adds
1T is only left to hope that in the final
rush of the murderous hordes the men OF
the LEGATIONS had time to slay with their
hands. their Wou1ankind and children. The
chinese are whispering the terrible story
under their breath. Their attitude towards
foreigners in the streets has undergone a
strange chnnge The demeanor of the
ha+te1. class OF Chinese is one of pity
rather than of triumph Even the rabble
IN the natiye quarters are silent.
..Somethng Of this eliminating tragedy
IN rhe rhastly history OF recent events in
pekin seems 10 pervade the very atmosphere
here. and to compel belief against all our
homes The Consuls fear that the report IS
too true. and the Chinese officials do not
atrempt TO seek reasons for a denial
POISON OR SWORD.
Two Manctus, who have arrived at
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RELIEF ASKED For.

ttELlfLF tActI-4I L ~.
Relief was promptly asked for and every
effort will be made to secure H. and II IS
confidently expected that it will be granted
moi only in the instance just cited. but in
avery other case where similar unjust dis
crimination exists.
While it is true that the carriers are not
responsible for the lower c!asslhcauohs
psta blished by the Railroad Commissions
of North and South Carolina and Georgia
the wide differences against Virginia clles
exist by reason of the high rates estao-
lished by the new classification, ana tLlsS
are confronted by a condition with respect
"a traffic from Virginia cities which de-
mands Immediate treatment. This situation
shows the Importance of maintaining Such
an agency as the Traffic Bureau.
THE BUREAUS DUTIES.
Most wholesale grocers know that the
margin of profit on sugar is so narro"
that the least inequality n rates OF frelsht
offactine them adversely is almost inme-
5ia+a1y felt; but few, If any, have been able
Ia avert or rectify them. In TINS, as IN
nearly all other phases OF commercial life,
cooperation through a central organl2a-
tion accomplishes what individual effort
cannot. The Tratfice Bureau. typHylng
This idea, addressed itself, as far back as
1895. TO the rectification OF Inequalities TO
Southern points which had, for some time,
been an unjust burden on our shlppelsi
and. seeking no advantage. asking Tor no
more than a fair and equal snow, It mas
obtained a satisfactory because falr ad-
ilstment, which carriers now maintain
and voluntarily correct, should changing
circumstances call for such action, as is
evidenced by recent circular advices sent
out BY the Bureau.
To place an exact money value on this
is impossible, but the lowest estimate adds
10 the incomes of our wholesale grocers, On
this article alone, many thousand dollars
annually, without visible effort on tnear
part.
-arted hv this agency is the establishment,
through the Southern Railway, OF rail
rates TO Claremont, Va, in competition
with water transportation, and for the
first time local merchants have the benefit
OF a daily rail service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
REMEDIES SUGGESTED


Existing laws against trusts must be
enforced. and more stringent ones must
be enacted providing for publicity as to the
affairs of corporations engaged in inter
state commerce and requiring all corpora
tions to show, before doing business outside
of the state of their origin. that they have
no water in their stock and That they nave
not attempted and are not attempting to
monopolize any branch of business or the
production of any articles of merchandise
and the whole constitutional power OF Con-
greSs over State commerce; the mails and
all modes of interstate communication
shall be exercised by the enactment OF con-
serVative laws upon the subject OF trusts
tariff laws should be amended by putting
the products Of trusts upon the free list
TO prevent monopoly under the plea OF pro-
lection.
The failure of the present Republican
administration, vita an absolute control
over the branches Of the national govern
nlent, 10 enact any legislation designed to
prevent or even curtai! the absorbing
power of trusts and Illegal combinations, or
10 enforce the antitrust laws already on
tae statute books. proves the insincerty of
the high sounding phrases of the Republic
can PLATFORM
Corporations should be protected in all
their rights and their legitimate interests
should be respected, but any attempt by
corporations to interfere with the public
affairs Of the people or to control the soy
ere!gnty which creates them should be
forbidden under such penalties as VII!
make such attempts impossible.
We condemn the Dingley tariff as
trusl-breedng measure, sk;lfully devised
10 give the few the fayors which they DO
not deserve and TO place upon the many
burdens which they should not bear
We favor such an enlargement of the
scope of the interstate commerce law as
Will enable the commission to protect IN
dividuals ana communities from. dscrim'-
nations and the public from unjust and
unfair TRANSFORMATION rates.
SILVER PLANK.
We reattirm and endorse the principles
OF the national platform adopted at Chica-
go in 1886. and we reterate the demand OF
that platform for an American financial
system made by the American people for
themselves. Which shall restore and main
tain bimetallic price level as part Of such
system. the immediate restorat ton Of the
free and unlimited coinage of silver and
gold at the present legal ratio Of Is TO 1
without waiting for the aid or consent of
any other nation.
1--WE denonnce the currency bill enacted
at the last session of Congress as a step
forward in the Republican policy which
aims 10 discredit the sovereign right of the
national government to issue all money,
whether coin or paper. and to bestow upon
national banks the power to issue and con-
troll the volume of paper money for their
own benefit. A permanent national bank
currency. secured by government bonds.
must have a permanent debt to rest upon.
and IL the bank currency is 10 increase
| with population and business the deb: must
also increase. The Republican currency
| scheme is, therefore. scheme for fasten-
------------------'-- ----------------- ,---- = = :, - So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
comnanaane of Norfolk Navy Yard.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-Rear-Admira
Cotton was to-day designated to assume
the post of commandant OF the Norfolk
navy yard. vacated by tne transfer Of
Rear-Admral Barker 10 command the
New York navy yard. vice Admiral Philip.
deceased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
ALL FOR STEVENSON.
Vircinians Hold Caucus and Take One
Ballot.

KANSAS CITY, MO. July Especial
After the adjournment Of the convention
this evening there was a revival OF talk
in favor of Hill for Nice-President- The
Virginia delegation at IL o'clock tonight
held a caucus for an informal discussion
of the vice-Presidency. Only twelve
members were present. But one ballot
was taken. resulting in six votes for
Stevenson. five for Hill and one for Cor
man. 1t is believed that the delegation
viii be solid for Stevenson II Hill posi-
lively declines.
There is no concealment among its
members that Towne should not be nomi-
mated, regardless OF the influence back
of him. In the opinion of the leading
members of the delegation II would be
politically dangerous nomination to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
BRYAN COMING

II is generally believed that Mr.. Bryan
will address the convention to-morrow.
His coming here is further associated
with the belief that he will use his intiu
ence for Towne. II is thought that he
cannot do otherwise TO be consistent, but
it is thought that he Will not insist upon
The outlook tonight is that ex-Vice-
President Stevenson will be nominated
without serious opposition. This is Sen
ator Daniels opinion. Major Otey is not
so positive, in view OF the adoption of the
Ii to ] plank, which. he thinks, indicates
the domination of the explicit silver in
flueuce. He thinks Stevenson would be
the most acceptable candidate. and this
expresses the views Of q majority of the
old-une Democrats.