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


in the Democratic party Of this city, met
here to-day and heard statements from
both factions. The Democrats in favor of
reorga nization were out in force, while
the old City Committee, against which the
fight is being made, was represented by
three or four Of its most influential mem
berS.
MR. ELLYSON PRESIDES.
State Chairman Ellyson presided and al
lowed one hour to each side to present its
case. Attorney r.. NJ. Lett, for the reor-
ganization forces, scored the present COM
mittee unmercfully, charging that it had
adopted improper methods 10 perpetuate
itself until it had ceased to represent the
Democrats of the city. Attorney G.. II.
Ruth was chief spokesman for the COM
mittee, pointing toSthe record of the COM
mittee in increased majorities in the past
few campaigns.
LEAVE IT TO CHAIRMAN
At the conclusion of the conference both
sides agreed to abide by the State Chair
mans. decision. Mr.. Ellyson on leaving
this evening for Richmond said he world
probably mail his decision Tomorrow. AS
a result of the conference both the reor-
ganiza tons mass-meetngs and the COM
mittee's proposed primary have been called
off.
SPEAKING IN SUSSEX.
WAVERLY, VA, Sept. S-A large
crowd of citizens of Sussex and adjoining
counties were present at Sussex Court
house Thursday to hear the issues of the
campaign discussed by the distinguished
speakers present -ss,ounty Chairman J. ].
Fason called the meeting to order from
stand on the court green and introduced
the speakers Congressman Lassiter was
on the ground shaking hands with his
many admring friends, and was first In
troduced and addressed the audience in
a short and appropriate speech. stating in
conclusion that he was indisposed and
would leave the principle discussion OF the
issues of the campaign to the gentlemen
who would follow him.
The next speaker was Hon. John L. JEFF
fries, of Culpeper. This was Mr. Jeffries'
first appearance in Sussex, and he made
a most favorable impression. He dis
cussed trusts, inilitaryism and imperial
ism in logical, forceful and eloquent
manner in a speech of one hours dura-
ton, which convinced the doubling mem
bers Of his audience that the position of
the Democratic party upon these questions
was correct.
He was followed by Robert Turnbull, of
Brunswick, elector of the Fourth district,
who spoke for one hour, severely ar
ragning the Republican party upon its
record and ably presenting the principles
of Democracy.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
HARRIsoNBURG, VA, Sept. s.-A
Democratic Club, of Harrisonburg, was
organized last night with a large member
CHI in off -oIa
Conrad, president: A. Fl. Snyder. vice
president: Charles Carroll. Herring. secre-
tary, and w. III. Ritenour. treasurer
Invitation has been extended Attorney
General Montague to address the club
on the night of the 18th of September.
Republican Chairman.
Especial Dispatch to The Times \
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Sept. s.
A convention of Albemarle Republicans was
held here to-day, and elected as new coun-
,1,a Jor Tr1,y
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Each Side Argue Their Case for an.
Hour.
The PRIMARIES RE CALLED OFF
Democratic Club Organized in narri-
sonburg Montague Invited to
Address the Club-Nlcssrs.
Jcffries and Turnbull
Speak toLargc Crowd
in Sussex.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Sept. S.-The
subcommittee of the District Democratic
Committee appointed to consider the fight
in the Democratic party Of this city, met
here to-day and heard statements from
both factions. The Democrats in favor of
reorganization were out in force, while
the old City Committee. against which the
fight is being made. was represented by
three or four Of its most influential mem
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RANGE of TIER RnossErER

Following was the range OF the ther-
rnonneter at The Times ONCE yesterday 9
"A N. 50: II NJ. 81 !; & p. III. 81; S p. M. 80:
r. NJ, IS; midnight, 81. Average, S71-s.
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DEMOCRATIC GLIB

Republican Chairman.
Especial Dispatch to The Times
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Sept. s.
A convention of Albemarle Republicans was
held here to-day, and elected as new coun-
ty chairman DR.. John r. Wood.
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MIR. ELLYsON PREsIDEs.
LEAVE IT TO CHAIRMAN.

At the conclusion Of the conference both
sides agreed to abide by the State Chair
mans decision. Mr.. Ellyson on leaving
this evening for Richmond. said he world
probably mail his decision Tomorrow. AS
result of the conference both the reor-
ganizations mass-meetings and the COM
mittees proposed primary have been called
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-12
LIKE CRONIN TRAGEDY
BODY OF A DEAD MAN FOUND IN A
SEWER CATCH BASIN.
Chastity Discovery by Two Children
in Mt. Auburn, an AristOcratic
Cincinnati Suburb.

CINCINNATI. o., Aug. 1.-Two children,
romping carelessly on the side streets of
Mount Auburn, made a CHASTITY discovery
in a secluded sewer catch basin just before
dark tonight. 1t was the body of a dead
man with his head literally beaten to a
Jelly with clubs. There is no positive clew
to his identity. The police are searching
the city for missing men.
The murder is supposed to have taken
place last Wednesday. The dead body had
neither shoes nor stockings. y new laun-
dried shirt and collar and pantaloons and
drawers were the only clothing on him. His
dress indicated respectability He was
about thirty-five years old. five feet seven
inches high and of brunette complexion,
with dark curly hair. These facts form the
only semblance of a clew to his identity.
AS a mystery it is as suggestive as that
of Dr. Cronin in Chicago several years ago,
and it may develop a sensational story.
The astonishing circumstance about this
mystery is that the body was found on
Mount Auburn. where crimes of violence
have been unknown, and in sewer within
two hundred yards Of some Of the finest
homes in that select quarter of the city.
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DETAILS OF THE TRAGEDY.
Where Messenger Lane Was Probably
Killed-Baggagc Masters story.

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. u.-Much mys-
terry surrounds the killing of Express Mes
senger Charles Lane and the robbery
of his car full details of which were
printed exclusively in the second edition
OF Saturdays Journal] The murder
and robbery were committed on Penn
sylvania passenger train No. s, which ar
rived here from st. Louis at 40 O'Clock
last night. Charles Lane. an Adams Ex-
press messenger, formerly of Indianapolis,
but recently a resident of Columbus, was
shot and instantly killed shortly before the
train reached the Union Station in this city,
and the "locar' safe was robbed of all the
money and valuables which il contained.
The robbers escaped. and, as they were not
seen by any living person. so far as known.
the affair is shrouded in mystery How
much booty the robbers secured is purely
a matter OF speculation. The safe robbed
contained only the packages of money and
valuables collected after the train left ST
Louis, and the officials of the express COM
pany insist that the sum was not large
All the money forwarded from ST. Louis
and points west was in sealed safe. which
was not disturbed by the robbers, probably
for the reason that they did not have time.
The only bit OF light thrown on the AFFAIR
is by John Fletcher. baggage master on the
train. who occupied the car directly IN the
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Russia Charged with Having n Desire
to Annex the Whole OF MAN.
churia to Siberia
RUMoRs FROM SHANGHAI
PRINCE TUAN SAID TO BE PREPAR.
ING TO LEAVE PEkING.
Little Fresh News Concerning the
Movements of the AIIies-Chris-
tians stoned 20 Death.

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 1.-THE Of
cial Messenger to-day publishes the fol-
lowing:
1.-The Foreign Office received a telegram
to-day direct from NJ. De Giers (the Rus
sian minister at the Chinese capitaD from
Peking. The dispatch was evidently taken
by special courier to Tsi-Nan from the
capital of Shan-Tung and was thence tele-
graphed Aug. by the local yamen. M. De
Giers announces that the siege of the lega-
tions continues, the besieged still having
some provisions left. The Chinese gov
ernment proposes to transmit the minis
ters' messages and that they leave Peking.
AS the ministers had not sufficient guar
antee. they replied that they must receive
the permission of their governments before
leaving the city,
The Messenger then announces that the
Cars approval has been given for M. De
Giers to start for Tien-Tsin with his en-
tire staff and the marine guard, on condi-
ton that the existing government at Pc
king and the Emperor afford them sure
guarantee that the journey can be under
taken without danger. At the same time
NJ. De Giers is expected to call attention
to the heavy responsibility the Chinese
government will incur should there be the
slightest infraction of the volatility OF the
persons accompanying them to Tien-Tsin.
Official dispatches report further small
Russian successes on the Siberian frontier.
The Chinese have evacuated the country
round Kharbin as far as Sintehempe,
Ashekho and Chsulantehen. The capture
of Kharbin was very timely. the situation
being still grave. as. owing to the repeated
attacks which had to be repelled. there was
danger of the ammunition becoming ex-
hausted. General sakharoff has ordered
the fortification Of Kharbin.
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ALLEGED CORRUPTION.
Chicago Board OF improvements
Charged with Dishonesty.

CHICAGO. Aug. 11.-Formal charges OF
incompetency. neglect OF duty and unlawful
and dishonest collusion with contractors on
the part of members OF the Municipal
Board of Local Improvement were filed
with the Civil-service Commission to-day
by Alderman Frank T. Fowler member of
the Merit Board. The commission agreed
TO call an official investigation, and inter-
esting Developments. especially as regards
the assessment bureau. are looked for The
following city officials compose the board:
Lawrence L. McGann, commissioner OF
public works; NJ j. Doherty, superintend-
ent OF streets; r. o. Burke. superintendent
OF assessment bureau; .ohn K. Eriscon, city
engineer. The charges are the outcome of
the Investigations made recently into
charges of fraud in the paving OF various
streets. which have taken on a much wider
range than anticipated ~
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ONE ENCOURAGING FEATURE.
Leeationers Supposed to BE Supplied
with Food-Russia's Alleged Action.

Special 70 the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Aug 1.-THE dispatch
from Minister Conger. made public to-day,
TO him by the State Department. He reit-
crates that the situation of the ministers
In Peking is desperate, but declares that
whatever may be the outcome they Will
hold on indefinitely. 1t is encouraging,
however. that he says nothing of a short
age of provisions. This tends to confirm
the stories from Chinese sources that the
aowager Empress has supplied the Iega-
tions with food. The attacks on the Iega-
tions, however. have not ceased. and, of
course there is a possibility these attacks
may be successful at any time.
The rumor from London that the Car
has given permission to the Russian min
ister to leave Peking with a Chinese escort
ty is received here with surprise and in
credulity. Russian troops have taken an
active and gallant part in the advance of
the allies. and II is not believed the Rus
stan government will act independently of
the other foreign governments engaged in
an attempt TO rescue all the foreign dipIo-
mats in Peking. The fact that the story
comes from London is a reason for doubt
ing It's correctness England hates anG
fears Russia, and is always only too glad
to circulate stories. true or false. that will
have q tendency TO prejudice other coun-
tries. and especially the United States.
against the Czar and his government and
people.
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United States Has No Intention OF Per-
hitting Conser to Leave Pek-
ing Under Chinese Escort.
REPORT FROM GEN. CHAFFEE
MANY OF THE ALLIES OVERCOME BY
THE INTENSE HEAT.
No Action I'm Regard to China's Pro-
test Against Landing Of
Troops at Shanghai.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-Consul Nc
Wade, at Canton, China, to-day cabled TO
the State Department the main points of a
message received by him from Minister
conser, at Peking. Consul Mcwade's mes
sage follows:
Canton, Aug. 11.-Conger, date
Aug. 10, Tsi-Nan, answering my
message, says the legations are
under siege by the imperial SOL
diery. The situation is desperate.
The losses of the legations have
been sixty killed and about one
hundred wounded. There is some
sickness. Nevertheless, the gen.
eral health continues good. He
concludes: Whatever may be the
outcome, we will hold on indefi-
uitely."
The following cablegram has been re-
ceived at the Navy Department from Ad-
mirsl Remey:
'Taku. Aug. Z, via Che-Foo. Aug. TO-
Chafree telegraphs from front, under date
of Aug s: 'Yang-Tsun occupied. Casualties
about sixty in my command. Two marines
wounded. Many prostrated by heat and
fatigue. Next move yet unknown. General
commanding English at front telegraphs:
Marched from Pei-Tsing nine miles toward
Yang-Tsun on right, Russians on left.
After rapid advance OF three miles under
hot rife and shell fire, our troops carried
first line of defense. Casualties about fifty
killed, or dead from sunstroke'
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RUSSIA CRITICISED.
Comment ON the Dispatch IN W. De
Giers-Designs ON Manchurfa.

LONDON, Aug l2.-The Russian govern
ment's permission TO NJ. De Giers and his
staff TO leave Picking under Chinese guar
antees, while the United States and other
governments tell their ministers TO hold
out till relieved. is the subject OF much
comment in London, where supposed Rus
sian designs are closely scrutinized.
A special dispatch from ST. Petersburg
attributes TO Russia the intention TO III
Manchuria with troops and not 10 let 20
that territory when the present ebuIlition
is over. The Russian War ONCE expects
to have 142.oO0 men and 21 guns in Siberia
by the end of September.
The Chinese minister. Sir Chih Chen Lo
Feng Luh in an interview yesterday. said
the ministers OF the powers I'm declining
TO leave Peking had undoubtedly compn-
Gated the situation, adding that IL the allies
pushed on 10 the capital IL might have the
effect OF involving the southern provinces
in great trouble. Only to-day. the minister
continued, he had received information that
the proposed landing Of Indian troops at
Shanghai had already caused grave appre-
hension, and there would be an exodus of
Chinese merchants. II these troops were
landed, he pointed out, others. OF course.
would follow. and great conflicts would re-
suit. The minister also said that IL the
powers had adopted his suggestion and
opened negotiations with Ii Hung Chang
matters might have been arranged. The
movement OF allies on Peking. the Chinese
diplomat further remarked. would endan-
ger the foreign lives. adding that the tele-
grams had already been received showing
that trouble had arisen I'm this connection
The only news last night relative 90 the
advance on Peking was found I'm a belated
Toxic dispatch OF August 3. according 10
which. after the capture of Yang-Tsun. on
Aug. 6. IL was arranged that two battalions
OF japanese infantry. a squadron OF cav
airy. battery Of mounted artillery and a
company OF engineers should march, on
Aug. Z. in advance OF the main hody Of
allies and occupy Tsai-Tsun. five miles
north of Yang-Tsun. other dispatches
merely repeat the details OF the capture Of
Yang-Tsun. One cable message credits the
Emperor OF Korea with giving permission
for the laying OF cable between Taku and
ChemIlpo-
4 Yokohama dispatch OF the date of Aus.
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FRISCO SLIM" ARRESTED.
He Is Suspected OF n Daring Bank
Burglary in Virginia.

NEW YORK. Aug. 11.-"Frisco Slim"
whose name is John Butler. suspected of
daring and sensational bank burglary in
Strausburg, Va, in which $4,000 was pro-
cured from a blasted safe, was arrested in
Brooklyn to-day. Butler is suspected of
having been an associate in times of TO
peka joe" or Joseph Rapley. who was ar
rested in Portland. Ore. week ago, and
brought 10 this city.
1t was thought he was one Of the men
wanted In Williamsburg, Va, for a bank
robbery there May %. when the burglars
worked at the safe while the town sur
rounded the bank armed 10 the teeth. The
men shot their way out and escaped with
some thousands q dollars OF the banks
money. The Strausburg affair was OF a
similar kind Butler is charged with being
9 fugitive from justice from Virginia
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REVIEW OF THE DISPATCHES.
What Onicials Say About ConEer-s and
Remey's Advices.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 11.-while the State
Department does not attempt to fix date
upon which the latest Conger message left
Peking. the officials are inclined TO believe
that IT was one OF the messages smuggled
out Of Peking before the imperial edict was
Issued removing the restriction on the
transmission OF cipher messages. The date
of the edict was Aug. 8. There is little that
Is new in the message, beyond the ominous
reiteration Of Mr.. Conger's statement that
the condition was desperate. The conclud-
ing sentence OF Mr.. Conger's message. say
ing that the legationers are prepared to
hold on indefinitely, no matter what the
outcome may be, is considered gratifying
intelligence, because Il indicates that the
besieged ministers are not growing faint
hearted. and will stand out to the bitter
CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE1
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WILL Scr HEED cHTNA's APPEAL.
America VIII Take No Action Re-
garding Troops at Shanghai.

Associated Press Dispatch.
WASHINGTON. Aug 11.-It Is stated Of
fciaily tonight that this government will
pay no attention whatever to the latest ap-
peal from China. transmitted in the form
OF q memorial from the southern viceroys,
begging the United States 10 use It's infiu-
rnce against the landing OF British troops
IN the Yang-Tse valley.
This memorial was transmitted 10 the
state Department this morning by the Chi
ness minister. Mr.. WI. II urged upon this
government the serious consequences that
would follow the landing OF British force
~ Shanghai and represented that the prep
arations already made had induced q panic
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CHARRED BODY FOUND.
All that Remained of One Train Rob-
her mt GOOdIaud.

GOODLAND, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE charred
remains of the Union Pacific robber, who
yesterday escaped the bullets of the posse,
were found, to-day, in the ruins OF the
house burned over his head. A hole I'm the
skull indicated he had sho: himself to
escape the flames. The body of the robber
shot in trying to escape was to-day recog-
nized by Denver officers as that of w. A..
Dempsey. an old offender. The bodies will
be buried by the county.
]. K. Riggs. the hotel keeper. shot in yes
terday's fight, has small chance OF re-
covery. George Cullins. the other member
of the posse who shot. will recover
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BITTER DOSE FOR FRANCE.
of WaIdersee as Geuer-
aIissimo Is Not Relisbed

tcopyright. 1900. by the Associated Press1
PARIS. Aug. lL-Though official France.
when forced to a decision. will graciously
admit the superior rank OF Field Marshal
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RUSSIAN MINISTER GIVEN PERNIs-
SION ny THE CzAIs.
vi. DE Giers and His Entire stan May
Go To Tien-Tsin ~ Their Safe
~ he Assured.
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
CONVEYING THE SAME NEWS FOR
wARDED BY CONGER.

Action Of Czar Based on Promise OF
the Tsung Ii Yamen that Lcga-
tioners Were Free 40 Leave.
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CONTINUED on SECOND PAdE5
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-31

the talk Of petition had caused much
uneasiness among the members Of the
church.
IN DEFENSE OF DowIE.
"Dr. Dowie was arrested in New
South Wales" said Mr.. Jarvis. 1.-THE
charge was that he violated city ordi
nance which forbade preaching in the
streets. He was imprisoned it is true
but subsequently released on the
ground that the regulation was ille-
gal"
The enemies Of the general overseer
rejoice in the fact that Mr.. Powderly
formerly was president of the knights
Of Labor. On account Of Mr.. Dowies
opposition to union labor it is claimed
that he is not likely to receive any IA
vors except those contained in the
strict Interpretation Of the law.
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THUMB PRINTS
Of MANY THUMBS,
Taken In the Efforts to Dis
cover a RObber.
THE POLICE SEEKING A MAN
With GRAY Spot on the Side of HIS Head
Clrw After Ciew Has Been Run
to Earth-Interesting
Case.

| An interesting dispatch from Burl-
ington, Iowa, has the following good
story. 1t says:
when the great mystery of the
$4,000 Adams express company robbery
Is solved 1t will be through the agency
of Pudd'nhead Wilson's theories,
piece of wall paper, a gray spot on the
side of a mans head and the revenge
of forsaken and erring woman. Clew
after clew has been run to the earth,
and not until yesterday have the officers
been encouraged in hoping to capture
the guilty parties.
Never in the history of secret SER
vice or the detective world has there
been so many fine points to investigate
and theorize upon. From Cashier Tai
bert, of the Commercial bank, and
Vice-President j. w. Brooks, Of the
local bank, to the most humble employe
of the express and railroad company,
print of their thumbs has been taken.
Upon the duplicate package there
was a print Of mans thumb, bold
and clear in it's details. Every man
who was at work in the bank, railroad
| and express company's Office has been
| made to submit to most rigid investi-
cation and give print of his thumbs.
superintendent Swift is not inclined
to give his views to the public at pres
ent.
Superintendent Schumacher, of
Pinkerton's, has hopes of making i'm
| portant arrests soon.
THE detectives declare the robbery
could only have been committed by an
employe or some one well acquainted
with the details of shipping the money.
The police are anxious to discover a
man with gray spot on the left side
of his head. Through information
given to the police by woman who
has been deserted by her lover the off,
GERS believe they have an important
clue. The man with the gray spot was
an employe of the express company at
one time. He has not been in Burling-
ton for nearly two years. He returned
to this city a few months ago and has
been keeping company with local wo-
man. He suddenly left town the day
of the robbery. He had large amount
of money and went to Chicago"
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STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT. FRIDAY, AUGUST 81 1900.

ly on the road to recovery. Father
Goetz's illness was caused primarily by
an accident, he having fallen in his
study from an attack of vertigo. His
advanced age precluded his recovery.
For 20 years he was pastor of Holy
Trinity church, presiding over one Of
the largest and most influential con-
gregations in the city. Rev. Goetz was
born in Souffieheim, Strasbourg in Al
SAGE, in 1927, an was educated in Cincin,
natl and at Emmittsburg, Md, COM
pleting his educational course in Paris,
France. During the early part of his
life he was engaged in mission work In
eastern Ohio, and served in GAINESVILLE
and other cities. He came to Dayton in
1860 and was identified with Holy Trim
ity until forced to retire owing to his
declining years He was succeeded by
Father Hohne, of Cumminsville. The
deceased was over 70 years of age. 1t
was his highest hope to celebrate the
forty-fifth year of his ordination to the
priesthood, which he completed last
week, and though supported on the
altar, he read mass on that occasion.
The funeral will be held Wednesday,
and many Of the Catholic clergy of Ohio
will attend.