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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07


Is thought that the announcement of the
names OF the four personages appointed
pys imperial -edict as Chinese Peace Com
a.1ssioncrs. Will furnish Russia with a
plausible reason to join in the American
demand for the appointment Of more
satisfactory commission, and give Russia
ground for delaying the withdrawal of her
troops from Pekdn until the Chinese I'M
periai party shows more conciliatory dis
position.
According to dispatch from Shanghai
it is reported there that Prince Tuan is
hiding within easy reach of Pel1ir, await
ing the result of the present conference
of the Powers.
The rumors ernanating from Shanghai
that the expedition. which is said shortly
will start for Pao Ting. Will go thence to
Tai Yuan Flu. capital of the province of
Shan-S. where the Dowa ger Empress,
Emperor and Court are sojourning. can
be dismissed as fantastic The allied fore
es are in no way equipped for such Cruz
sade.
The Boxers are still active in Shan Tung
province. An official dispatch from Tsin-
Tau reports that five hundred Boxers at
tackled a patrol of German marines near
Lan-Tsun. September 5th. with the result
that forty Boxers were killed and the
Germans suffered no loss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
MONEY FOR TOPEKA JOE.
An Express Package Containing. 5000
ut the Southern Express Office.

an Express Package Containing: 5000
at the Southern Express Office.
There is package containing $500 await
ing an owner at the Southern Express
office.
II came here from New York, and was
addressed to George Rapley, County
JAIL
No such person resides at the county
jail. SO Delivery Clerk Coleman took the
package 10 the city jail thinking that per-
haps a slight mistake had been made in
the address.
There is no George Rapley' at the city
Jail. either, but up to a few days ago there
was a man there. who. besides various
other names, was known as Joseph Rap
ley, otherwise Topeka joe.
1t was quite evident that the package
was intended for Topeka joe but as he
was nowhere around, the package was
carried back to the express office, where
it will be held for a While, and II not called
for. will be returned to the sender in New
York.
The officials at the express office declined
to give the name of the sender, when asked
to do so last night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
THE DEllOC rs
ON THE STUMP
Capt: Lamb and Judge
Mann at NottoWay
PARAMoJTN | ISSUE.
Flood Makes an Eloquent Speech in
Appomatttx.
NEWPORT NEWS FACTIONS.
NEWPORT NEWS FACTIONS.
The Re- c-Organizationists are Compro-
missing in Their Dclnands-Meck-
lenburs Party Managers Pre-
pairing for an Active
Campni.n-Las lite RS
Chances are Good.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

(Spec1a1 tDlSpatcn I' lno AlLueS-)
NOTTOWAY C. H, VA, Sept. 6-The
campaign IN this county was opened here
to-day with strong speeches from Captain
John Lamb and Judge William Hodges
Mann. The Congressman from the Rich
mond District has many friends in Motto
way. and his able speech on imperialism,
trusts and the currency, in union, was
listened to by large crowd with every
evidence Of interest and pleasure. For an
hour an a half he held the rapt attention
of his audience, which gave him frequent
applause.
JUDGE MANN.
Judge Mann followed, and spoke about
forty minutes. His speech was pointed
and at times eloquent, and his remarks on
the subject Of imperialism were especially
happy Both speakers referred in most
complimentary terms to Major Lassiter
the Congressional nominee. and urged the
Importance Of a full attendance of the
voters at the coming election.
The party of this county is in excellent
shape, and the Democrats will have a big
majority in November.
The Republicans were not represented
here to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
Mr.. BRYAN SHOCKED.
Pays an Eu,osy to the Late Author
Small.
nv Asspclatcd Press. }

(By Associated Press.)
GRAFTON, W. VA. September g.
Mr.. Bryan was vislbly shocked on being
informed Of the det.u, of Hon Arthur
snwail. his fellow candidate on the Ma.
tional Democratic ticket In 1896 He re-
sceiyed the news through a message through
Mr.. SeWalls son. and Immediately sent
a message Of coincidence.
Mr.. Bryan expressed himself as panied
at the news and said that Ny. sewall was
{ a warm personal friend as we'll as a
political associate.
5vention.. he said, "and during the cam
=raign had opportunity to become well ac-s
auainted with him and have seen him at
intervals since, the last time in Georgia
last February. He was a man of strong
character, deep convictions and upright
life, and he had the courage to stand
for his opinions no matter how great the
opposition might he When the sllvrrs fght
divided the party hes was onesot She very
few Ma tonal Commit ttaamen. In facsS the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
CAMPAIGN IN MECKLENBURG.
The Party Preparing to Stir It's Mem
bcrS Up.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs-)

Especial Dispatch TO The Times)
BOYDTON, VA. Sept. 6.-Senator T. ;;
Martin and Representative Lassiter vii
xpeak here on the 18th of September Court
day.. There has been considerable lassl.
tude on the part Of the Democrats OF
Mecklinsburg for several years. and often
there has not been more than half OF a
vote polled. There is purpose now on on
the part Of the leaders of the party 10
try and work up an interest In the com
ing campaign. To this end all the party
machinery will be brought sal INTO 70 arause arouse
1he Deon1e and get them to the polls.
REPRESENTATIVE I1assiter Will devote an
his time to work in the four Districts. he
NAV not have such an easy waik-over,
as some think, and doubtless he reaiizes
this. and wiz put in every lick, zsalously
working to secure every vote posslple.
Every Indication now points to the eiec-
tion of Mr. Lassiter. He is a favorite IN
this county.
Mr. George B. Finch Is gradualiy ae.
clfneing. Without some change he cannot
live but a short time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
.ROCkHlLL HEARD FROM.
Cables Denial Of Alleged Interview
With Him.
afed praes
(By Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON, Sept. s.-The State De-
partment this afternoon issued the follow
ing:
"a cablegram has been received from
W. W. Rockhli. dated Shanghai, Septem-
Der 9TH, in which he authorizes the De-
partment to deny. emphaticaliy and cate
gorically. the statement made in certain
newspapers. relating to an interview al
legged to have been given by him The on.y
interview ne has ever given related strictly
to the circular of July Sd.
t.He states that no merchant vessel VIII
be sailing from Shanghai for several days
The Associated Press interview with
Mr.. Rockfill, dated Shanghai. September
I'd, was sent from Shanghai by cable after
having been carefully prepared by
trusted staff correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press, at present at Shanghai
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
PRICE TWO CENTS

only one In New England who voted with
the silver element of the party.
HE was banker. but believed N Dl-
metallisrn. He mad q considerable income,
but was willing to pay income tas. ana
was an earnest suao3rter of Denioef.,efc
principles in general. F4is dean hi.ss
loss 10 the entire party as we'll as sofro"
r., those who knew him Intimately
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
GEN. LEE SOON TO ARRIVE.

Letter From Mrs. Lee Says She and
the General Will Be Here Shortly.
A letter has been received in Richmond
from Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee, written from
Capon Springs. West Virginia, in which
she said that she would leave there for
Winchester yesterday, where General Lee
would join her In few days.
They viii go from Winchester to Wash.
ington, and come from that city to Rich
mond, arriving here in about two weeks
The letter further states that it is Generaf
Lees purpose to return to Cuba with his.
family about the middle of October.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
Pckin Quiet.
CIV ASSociated Press

kby Assoc1ateu Press.)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The War De-
partment to-day received the following
cablegra1n from General Barry:
'Taku, China, (no date>
"Adjutant-General. Washington:
All quiet Pehin. Supplies promptly un-
loaded; forwarded when dispositions de-
termined. All supplies received troops
comfortable for winter. No communica-
ton Chinese official after August 23d.
James II. Wilson. brigadier general of VOL
unteers. goes to Pekin tonight Kockhill,
Shanghai. telegraphic communication to
Pel1in and Tien TsIn bad. Extreme heat
ended. All conditions satisfactory. Go to
Nagasaki tomorrow; take first transport
for Manila. .1BARRY''
General Barry goes to Manila to assume
duties of chief Of staff to General MacAr-
thur.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
Montan, Republicans Ticket.

@. Associated ffess.J
HEI .ENA, MONT. September I'll ne
Republican State Convention h'ls t''i''-
mated the following ticket:
Governor-David E.. Folsom
I,5eutenant. .Governor-A- j. Bennett.
Attorney General-J- Porter
Secretary of State-E Yoder.
Consressman-E. S. Murray
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
SAD ACCIDENT
in WY7'HEVIL lille
Or. C. NJ. Branch, of This City,,
Accidentally Kills a Little Boy
With His Gun.
With His Gun.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

WYTHEvIILE, VA, Sept. 6.-While bat
shooting this afternoon Lloyd Johnson, a
little son of Mr.. r. P. Johnson. was ac-
cideItally killed by DR.. C. NJ. Branch, Of
Richmond. DR.. Branch was waiting for a
bat and as one circled over he Wheeled to
get shot, and his gun was discharged,
and the whole charge entered the boy s
face and neck. Death resulted in short
while.
The SAD accident was a great shock to
the community, and DR.. Branch is COM
pletely prostrated with grief.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
NEWPORT NEWS FACTIONS.
The Dftficulties That Reset tho Pro
,osrd Conference
TllSplK V,OIssCTU55CC.
fsnecinl Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Sept. 6,-state
Chairman Ellyson and District Chairman
Day will meet the leaders of the r.ns and
Anti-ring Democracy here at noon to-mor-
row. A warm time is expected. but the
reorganization forces are confident OF WIN
ming, and declare that in any event thev
will not swerve from the plan they nave
devised
Twenty petitions asking for reorganlza-
ton VIII be presented, signed not only by
hundreds of the most representative DEM
ocrats in the city, but by nearly all of the
city officials.
The reorganizationists will refuse abso-
.l,1tely to.agree to any compromise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
SERIOUS RIOTS.
Native Christians Fare Badly in Chang
(By Associated 1,ress \

(By Associated tPress)
WASHINGTON, September 6.-The Jap
aneses Legation was Informed to-day by
cable by the foreign Office at TOXIC of
the receipt of a dispatch from the Japan
csc consul at Annoy. stating that the riots
against native Christians in Chang Chow
and Lung Chi have assumed serious nro-
portions. Tue city gates in six adjoining
districts have been completely closed, and
Yung. taftaf of the locality, having been
dissraced on the ground of unpopularity
had been succeeded by Shen toatai of
Annoy, who will proceed to Chang Chow
as soon as the troubles at Annoy are set
tied
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
BRYAN IN CLARKSBURG.

The Town in Holiday Attire and the
Crowd Enthusiastic.
(By Associated Press.)
CLARKSBURG, w. VA, September e.
This place had the honor of entertaining
the Democratic Presidential candidate for
few hours to-day. The county fair of
this (Iarrison) county is in progress and
Mr.. Bryan was received at the fair
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
Thir.een Mere Killed.
nv d, Associated Press j

u1FSNA. September 6-The boiler OF
ne Danublan steamer Notg.ns pxpioded
snsars ras. KIass - to-day and the captain and
sstvss,Tc of the crew perssheSL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
Greeted Mr.. Bryan on His Arrival in.
the City.
MULTITUDE PRESENT.
The Tour is Regarded by MIR. Bryan
and tile Democrats who Have
Escorted Him as in Every
Way Successful From
Political Standpoint.
Six Set Speeches.
fRy Associated Press.l

WHEELING, w. VA, Sept. 6.-The tour
of West Virginia, which was begun Tues
day last by Hon. w. j. Bryan, the Demo-
cratic Presidential candidate, was conciud-
ed tonight with a speech at this place lie
travelled from Deer Park by the way OF
Clarksburg and Parkersburg to-day, max
ing three speeches of length and two or
three other brief and informal talks at
such places as st. Marys and Slstervllle.
AS his train came into Wheeling MI.
Bryan was greeted by red boniires and the
firing Of rockets in the suburbs, and the
railroad for squares was lined by mass
of humanity struggling manfully to get a
first glimpse of the candidate.
The days run covered about Sc0 miles
of rough mountain ralroadinS, which was
in itself no small undertaking for, hot
weather. Mr.. Bryan, however, held up
well and appeared quite fresh when ne
ascended the platform at to-n.ghts meet
ing, and began to address the immense
multitude which had assembled to near
him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
RUSSIAN MON ROE DOCTRINE,
Tie Attclnp, to Esta bIish One In Asia
Doomed to Moiliflcatipn.

lBy Associated Press.
s. LONDON Sept 6---Ntl.at is now desis-
mated IN some quarters as an attempt to
establish Russian Monroe Doctrine In
Asia seems doomed to nsodin dincaticn Hence
the prospects o. the continued concord
Powers is believed 10 Do inprnying. It
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
SUMMARY OF To-DAY's NEWS

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-10
THEY ARE CONVINCING.
Statement of a Neighbor Is to
Be Believed.
Nothing So Convincing AS What Persons
Whom We Know And Respect Say,

There Is nothing 80 convincing as the
statements Of people whom we know and
rsspsct If your ncighbor tells you soms-
thing you know Ii Is true; no neighbor
will deceive another. So that is tho way
with Kid-na.oids. Tho statements Of peo-
ple living right here in Wilmington are
pub ished SO thar you may ask these peo.
pie and find out tho great good Morrow's
X "a ne ODDS are,
Mrs James Kelley, No, TIC West Fifth
str ,ot says; --'I seemed to DO generally
run down ! could not rest at night was
very nervous at times and would feel tired
when getting up i'll the mornings, some
times more tired than whom going to bed.
suffered wi h pain in the small of my
back over the kidneys. Since taking Nor
rows Kid ne -oids have had 10 pain in
my back AMI have felt much better in
every way.
Morrow's Kid ne- uids arc not pills but
allow tablets and sell at fifty cents box
at all drug stores and at n. b. Danforth's
drug store.
Mailed on receipt of price. Manufactured
by John Morrow & Co, Chemists, Spring
field, Ohio.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-10
HIDERNIANS
PARADE.
Hibernian Rifles, Of Mon.
treal, Were the Most i
Striking.

Boston, Mass, May 9.-Undaunt.
ed by mud, rain and the generally
Threatening condition of the wealth.
RI, 1900 brothers of the Ancient
Order of Hiberniars paraded the
streets of Boston to-day. Not a
man appeared in the parade who
did not wear the colors of the
Emerald Isle. "The Wearing OF
the Green" too, was selected by
almost every band for some part of
the route and never failed to bring
forth cheers.
OF the visiting divisions the Hi
hernia Rifles, of Montreal, were
perhaps the most striking. Every
man Of this company is nearly six
feet tall, and the company is con.
sidered by many to be the best
drilled division in the order. The
parade was reviewed at Montgom-
cry Square by the national dele
gates, at the State House by Gov
ernor Crane.
Little beyond routine business
was done at the business session.
"A letter from Rt Rev. Bishop Nc
Faul, of Trenton, N. j., was read
congratulating the order upon its
success and regretting his inability
to attend. Already there is much
canvassing by the delegates from
the different sections tor the next
convention. Among the places that
are mentioned are Cincinnati and
Milwaukee.
This evening the delegates were
given dinner in Mechanics build
ing. Edward J. Slattery, State
president, acted as POSTMASTER.
Speeches were made by Collector
of the Port, H. Lyman, Lieutenant
Governor Bates, Mayor Hart, Ma
tional President Deating, Ex-Na-
tional President Connors, of Savan.
nah, Ga. Joseph H. O'Neill, Rev.
John +. Cnmmns and Representa-
tive John J. Dallass.
The Hibernians showed their
disapproval OF Mrs. Langtry who
has frequently recited absent
Minded Beggar' in aid Of the Brit
ish war fund.
At the last moment the route Of
the parade was altered so as to
pass through short and narrow
little Hollis street on which is 10.
Gated the Hollis Street Theatre,
where Mrs. Langtry played mat
ince to-day. Just at the closing
scene, during the climax OF the per-
formancc, when there was perfect
stiffness in the house and the entire
audience hung on every word of the
actress, there was sudden blaze
of trumpets and boom of drums.
and her words were drowned in the
din. Fifteen thousand Hibernians
grinned broadly as they passed.,
knowing that they were at last
''sqare' with the Jersey Lily.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-10
.F.H0USEMAN
FOUND DEAD.

Philadelphia May 0.-Sitting In a
chair with bullet bolo clear through his
head Benjamin Il. Houseman, an officer
of the Washington Ii 10 Insurance Com
pany was found by his son. Arthur, st
his residence, No. 1920 Diamond street.
this morning.
The police say he committed suicide.
but the family denies op the ground that
he bad noireason to take his life.
Mr.. Housenan was prominent fgurs
IN Insurance Glreles and twas widely
known. He had been connected with ths
business for many years and bore an OK
cellent reputation. He was active In sew
eral building associations and was goner-
ally considered to be IN good circ u,n-
stances financially.
1t WAS stated at his homo to-day that Ii
had been Mr.. Houssmans custom to rise
every morning about o'clock and spend
several hours in writing. He occupied the
thirh-StOry back room as his study.
h. When MIR. Houseman did not come
down to breakfast at the usual hour this
morning, his son Arthur, called to him,
There was no response SO the young man
want upstairs to investigate. He found
the door to the study stood tightly c'o.ed.
Upon pushing it open he saw his father
sitting bolt upright in chair in the mid
die of the room.
rather hfen = 1u coming TO Dreaklh8t
no said
6Ihe figure remained silent The young
man linking his ia hor WAS asleep Or Ill
approached his side. Then he started
back with cry Of horror From a hule
over Mr.. Houseman' s loft car u stream Of.
blood had poured down tho sldo of bis facet
His countenance was ghaslly white andf
tho eyes stared across the room.
The son grasped his fathers hand to feel
il there was life. The fingers were cold and
stiff. Rigor morris had set in and Mr..
Housemnn had been dead for several hours.
On he carpet whore pool Of blood had
formed tho sou found Il thirty -two-culibrs
revolver, which he recognized as his
fathers. One chamber had been dis
charged.
The police were notified, and after an
in ves,igaliun The case was pronounced u
suicide.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-10

General Sir Herbert Cherrnside wa7
formerly Il consul in Asia Minor. Once.
in veal, moment, he sent a couple ct
beautiful Angora cats as a present to
lady in ConstHnlinople. The lady
was 50 pleased that she asked him to
send some more. Sir Herbert gave his
native servant some money and told
him to 90 and buy two or three. Then
came a demand for more cats from the
consul's friends, and he gave his serv.
ant more money with which to buy
eats.
This went on for two or Tires
months. and the native servant waXe1
exceeding fat. One morning, however.
the general, on coming ont of the con.
sulatc, was surrounded by host of
Infatuated yelled women. who besousEt
Mohammc1 to curse him because h0
mad stolen all their cats. 1t appears
that the native servant had pockcted
the money for himself and gone round
with a sack and conliscatcd every cat
In the place.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-10
How to Build Up a Church.

The above topic was discussed
BY DR.. Keigwin at Il meeting in
West Church last evening. He con-
sdered unity. harmony, love and
peace essentially necessary to sue
cesstul religious effort. Without
these the minister labors were in
vain. Bickerlhg, envy. jealousy
and malice never contribute to build
up a church. Paul may plant
and Apollis may water, but God
must give the increase. y He bless
es those who deserve blessing.
Or. Keigwii1 mas been pastor OF the
Church q years, and has been rea-
sonably successful in his labors.
lie has received some 500 OF 900
members on profession OF faith and
by letter and the finances OF the
church are in good condition. a
great many improvements have been
made and some eight or ten asso-
citations have been org anized. all OF
which aid rather than hinder
church work. The young men and
women should attend preaching, as
the minister may set them right on
disputed points and fit them 10 take
the place Of their parents in the
church,