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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
The PEI|EI RSBUR(5
BASE B'Al L. TEAM E J. 1!
Az Players Signed Except the Short
WEDNESDAY MUSIC CLUB.
Render AN Excellent aud Varied Pro-
crammc Mechanics Association
Having New Book Gases Put
In Its Library.

PETERSBURG. VA. March a.-Spe-
cial-E. N. Foster, manager of the Peters.
burg baseball team. is still at work per-
fcctins arrangements for the coming sea-
son. He says that by the 10Th Of April
he will have all the players in this city for
practice. In the mean time the baseball
park on Washington Street will be put.
in thorough condition.
All the players. with the exception Of
short stop have been signed. ]. Ira
Davis. formerly OF the New York club
and one of the fastest baseball players In
the country. is expected TO be secured for
this position.
STRONG TEAM.
Nr. Foster is anxious for the co-opera-3
tion OF the people OF Petersburg in his
efforts 10 make the baseball team here
a success. He seems satisfied that Pc.
.tcrsburg has the strongest team in the
league
The Mechanics Association Is having
new book cases put in It's library. me
library al present contains over ,, elsne
thousand volumes Of well selected BOOKS.
and this number is being added to con
annually.
WEDNESDAY CLUE.
The wednesday Music Club met at the
home of Miss Louise thinner at noon
last wednesday and the following pro
gramme was rendered:
Read;ng-Sketch of Chaminade's Life
{Ward S,cphens). Miss Virginia Heath
Gassitcr.
Ballet Suite-Pas des Amphores cCham-
ipaGe), Miss Lena Noltenius.
Scarf Dance cChaminade). Miss Louise
thinner.
,ca,lir,ioe cChaminade), Miss Mary Pat
tespn
/; P.errette cchamlnade), Miss Bassie
Cooke.
La Livry and scrcnade tchaminade).
n1iss Laura Y. Jones.
The Flattercr cChaminade), Mrs. II. p.
Stratton.
/ ReadingLCnaminade as a Composer Gel
j. Storer). Miss Ellen Vaughan.
Piece Romantique (Chamirade), Miss
Bette Jones.
Read;ng-Chaninade as Pianist cd
ward Baxter Perry, Miss Anna Heath
Lasstter.
!. J.a Norcna (Chaminade). Miss Anna
Heath Lassiter.
The guests were Mrs. Austin Hamilton,
Miss boiling, Miss Elizabeth Floyd. Mrs.
William L. thinner, and Miss Margaret
thinner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
VIRGINIA BOAT CLUB.
Many applicants for the Crew. will be

Many Applicants for the Grew. Will DC
Out.
The season for the training of this
years crew of the Virginia Boat Club
will open April lst, and from that time
on the little boat-house which is situated
upon the southern bank Of Nayo.s Island
just below the bridge, will take on life
and activity such as it has not seen for
many seasons. The house and several of
the boats belonging to the club were
Damaged by the ice-gorge In the river
year ago. but this spring the house has
been repaired and a half dozen or more
new boats purchased. which will increase
the number owned to about thirty-five,
Including many pleasure boats The
crew. or rather the candidates for the
crew. Will get to work the first week In
April.
The following who constituted last
years crew will be out this season.
Julian Hill, Hanson Lewis. G. II. Smith,
and y a.. Branch. Other applicants will
be w T., Gordon, a. A. Booth, oscar
bedford. George H. Keesee, Jim Watt
son, -. j. Iuckett, w. D. Carr, J.
Joplin, Leo Edmonds, Woodbridge Ed
monds. and Others
These men will be coached DIV W G.
-McGowan, who has had much experience
with Inc oars. The men will report every
afternoon until the last week in May.
When The crew viii be selected. On MAY
Soth they will possibly leave for New
York and Newark, N. J., where they will
row an the Pasaic and Harlem River
1esattas 1t is also highly probable that
me crew Will be sent to Philadelphia on
July 4th. as ample appropriations for
1hese trips have been made by the club.
Saptaln Winfree is busily engaged SUI
Iei.nteno!ng improvements of the boat
house, and feels encouraged over rho
prospects for the club this summer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
SHOT BY THE Beers.
"A Party Of Officers Who Were Riding
1Tjti,O,lt Escort

a Partyof Officers Who Were Riding
Without Escort.
LONDON, March 24.-At 4 late hour.
the War Office posted the following dis
patch from General Roberts:
..BLOENIFONTEIN, March 4.--Yester-
day Lieutenant-Colonel Crabbc, Captain
Tro ter and Lieutenant The Hon. E.
Lyon, of the Grenadier Guards, and
Iieutenant-co1onel Coddington, of the
Coldstream Guards, rode eight or nine
miles beyond their camp on the nIodder
River without escort except one, trooper.
They were fired upon by aparty OF Beers
and Lieutenant Lygon was killed and
Colonel Crabbe, aforementioned Cod
dington and Captain Trotter were seri-
ously woundedA The trooper also was
wounded. One Of the wounded officers
held up white handkerchief, and the
Beers came to their assistance and did
all they possibly could, attending 10
their wounds. The Beers then conveyed
the wounded to the nearest farm house,
where they were taken care of.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
Caye-In Kills One,

4 PFTTsBURG. March 24-One man was
killed and five injured by a cave-in at
White Hall, on the Baltimore and Ohio
Road, ten miles south of this city. to-day.
e The dead: Antonio DeBono, Italian,
forty-six years old.
Injured: Frank Alitier. Italian; John
Lee, colored. Philadelphi Thomas Clark,
colored Charlottesville. Vas; unknown
American: unknown colored man.
( The men were engaged at excavat1ng
when the tmbers gave way and buried
them under the debris. All were taken
out alive but DeBono died "a few min
utes later. Alter. Lee and the unknown
American probably will die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
FITZSlMMONS AND MCCOY.

Matched to Fight Twenty-Five Rounds
on July 9Th.
NEW YORK, March 24-Bob Fitzsm-
mons and Kid Mccoy were. matched to-
day to fight on July 4tll twenty-five
rounds at catc,l-weights. Both men post.
ed 1880 forfeit, with the understanding
that they are to double this sum wnen
articles are signed with the club which
gets the match.
The club has not yet been decided upon,
but April 9th has been set as the time for
receiving bids
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
Champion Live Bird Shoot.

TRENTON, N. r.. March 94.--Rollo
Heikes, of Dayton, O., captured the
cast Iron" medal, emblematic OF the
American championship at live pigeons
at Yardville, Pa, this afternoon. His
opponent was ]. A. Elliot. of Kansas
City. The men tied with ninety-one
killed out OF one hundred birds, and in
the deciding event at twenty-five birds.
Heikes won by one bird, killing twenty
two. =5si -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
ON WAITING ORDERS.
General Wheeler Retained in United
States Service.

SEUtCS tSerVICc.
WASHINGTON, March Platter sew
eral conferences to-day between General
Wheeler and officers OF the administra-
ton. it was announced that the War
Department had temporarily disposed OF
has case by placing him on waiting or
ders.
This action retains General Wheeler in
the service of the United States until
opportunity is had to determine whether
he shall be given an active command,
made the subject Of a special retirensnt
or mustered out Of the militia service. It
is stated that he would not be obliged
to retire under the rules of the regular
establishment until next fall, so there is
still opportunity for the General to see
active service again if he SO desires.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
Home Spun.Yarn.

DURHAM, N. c., March 24--speciaL-
The social event of the week was the
entertainment given by Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Duke to Miss Spicer. OF Petersburss.
at their elegant mansion on Chapel Hill
Street. This function was designated on
the Cards as ..Homespun Yarn" and
was the first of Its kind ever had In
Durham. the guests being furnished with
a skeleton story to I'LL in properly some
forty young people were present, among
them Miss ST. John, Of Fredericksbur
Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
MESSAGE. FROM ROBERTS.
Country

Country South Of Bloemfonte'n IS
Settling Down.
LONDON, March 24.-Lord Roberts tele-
graphs from Bloemfontein to the war
Office under date of March I'D. evening:
..There is no special news to report.
The country south of this place is gene
rally settling down. Numbers Of arms
have been delivered up and the people
are beginning TO recognize the advantage
of bringing in supplies for sale. The
movement of the troops in the western
district is being attended with good re-.
suits"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
Baseball Notes

George Wrssley. the favor!te Rich
mona shortstop of last season, will reach
ehe city this week and will remain here
until the Syracuse leaves after the prac-
uce season.
The Syracuse team will come TO Rich
mond about the middle OF April and STAY
un u, the Eastern League season opens.
sIney Will play with several National
League Clubs here and 30 over the Vir-
GINA Circuit
The men of the Newport News Club,
VIII report for duty April lst, and will
commence practice work at once. It has
been decided that each of the six clubs
Sfa hustle for itself in securing pre,im-
mary games with the National League
teams that are coming South on theIr
practice tours. Originally it was agreed
70 require the big teams TO play the en-
Tire circuit in Virginia. Newport News
is IN position TO play all CT the teams
coming South. and convenient dates can
be easily arranged. 1t is probable that
Boston and Brooklyn will be the first
National League clubs to play in this
section They will be here on their re-
turn North.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Alex. Walker

Mrs. Alex Walker, Of Norcross, Ca,
died at her home yesterday morning. She
was Miss Annie Key. Of Norcross. and
four months ago married Mr.. Alex. Walk
er, formerly of the Harris Hardware
Company, of this city.
Mr. Walker formerly resided in Rich
mond. Mrs. William A Walker and her
daughter, Miss Eunice Walker. both Of.
this city, left yesterday to attend the
funeral.
Nicholas @. Mills.
Mr.. Nicholas Crozet Mills died at his
home. No. 80 North Twelfth Street, last
night at sos o'clock.
Mr. Mills was well known in this city.
where he had spent his whole life, and
was also prominent throughout the State.
HE had been sick for the past three years
with complication Of diseases, and prior
to his sickness he had. been engaged in
the practice Of law. He was unmarried,
and resided at the above number with
his only sister, Miss Adde Mills. He
was the only son of the late DR.. Charles
S. and Claudia M Mills.
The funeral will take place from Monu-
mental Episcopal Church Monday after
noon at o'clock
n iss Mamie r.. ILL.
Miss Mamie E. He'll died at the resi-
dence or Mrs. X Il. Sheppard, NO. bl4
East Leigh Street, last evening at 9
O'Clock, after an illness of only two days.
She was the daughter Of Mr.. Edward Hill,
Of Dawson's Postoffice, Hanover County,
and the remains will be sent to that
place Monday morning for interment in
the family burying-ground.
Israel flaming Brown.
NEW LONDON, CONN, March "a
Israel Tanning Brown, president Of the
Brown Cotton Gin Company, and pio-
neer manufacturer of cotton gins, died
here to-day, aged eighty years.
MI. Brown was born in Salem, Conn.,.
He began the manufacture Of cotton gins
at Clinton. Ca, and continued the indus
try at Prattville, Ala, Girard. Ala, and
Macon, Ga. He located in this city in
.1s5s and built 1rp one of the largest fac
tories of the kind in the world"
Rev. Mark Boyd.
CHARLESTON, S. c., March 24.-The
Rev. Mark Boyd. who was ninety-five
years old last month and was the oldest
Clergyman in South Carolina, died at
Johnston. this State. to-day. He was
born in Newberry, and spent most of his
life there as minister. Three Of his
sons are Methodist ministers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
Dewey: IN 81. Augustine.

ST. FLA, March o4.--
Admiral Dewey and his party reachrd
here this evening Theyswere met at the
station by General aud Mrs. y. d. Schu-3
field. and driven to- the Hote. Ponce de
Leon where the hero of Manila was at
once shown to his suit OF rooms.
81. An8admiral,sss salute was fred sfromsthe
hotel tower and DeWey.s ensig1swasy hung.
out over the main entrance to the
building:
tor sixsdays, and. In accordanc1F nth bis
wishes. no puhlic sdeNopltEe1lGoNl1 -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
sKlRmISHEs FREQUENT.
Scouts Engage Beers Under the
Big2arsberS.

BiG2arsberS.
ILADiYSMITH, March 2Ilne s1o tha
frequently engage the Boers pes Gnu
nToran under the BiggarSberS. but no
in,portant lighting has taken place.
The Free Staters continue to enter ou'
lines. surrendering under the proclanla-S
ton issued by Lord Roberts They De
clare that the Transvaalers are deter.
minted to fight to the bitter END.
The majority of those who nave IN.
erto taken part in the lighting nave pesh
Free Staters. The Transvaaiers noso
been held in reserve. The Boers are pa l.,,
,,arinr for another campaign, and will
occ,rpy a strongly fortified position in the
Transvaal, necessitating heavy hghtlnS
before they can be driven out. me
Beers are not expected to make a stahu
at johannesburg. but to concentrate at
Pretoria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
DELEGATES FIR ON WAvERLY.

Instructed to Vote for a Nominee for
Short and Long Terms.
WAVERLY. VA, March A-Special-
A mass-meeting of the Democrats Of
Waverly District was held here to-day,
and elected P. Fleetwood and Judge J.
F.sWest delegates. and Hon. C. S. Parsons
and w. NJ. Harrison, alternates to the
congressional convention, Which meets in
Petersburg next Thursday.
The delegates go uninstructed as to the
nominee, but favor Major Lassiter.
They are instructed to vote for the
nominee for both the unexpired and full
terms, unless they should deem it tnexpe-
dent so to Go.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
Staunton Democrats.

SnAUNrON, VA, March 24.-spec -
"A Iarge-attended meeting Of: the Staun-
ton Democratic voters was held to-nisht
TO elect delegates to the Norfolk conyen-
ton. The following were elected: Edward
tEchols, Thomas Kvlfghan. w. A. Pratt,
f. a.. Quensen. 81. w. Holt. HeE-s
man. j. NJ Quarles and L.. Dawson
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
II. j. Bryan warmly G reeeed. !

OGDEN, UTAH, March 2i.-Coionef w.
:. Bryan was greeted by large and en-
sthusiastlc crowd when he reached Ogden
to-day in company with ex-senatoFSD u-
bois. At the Opera House he spoke
chiefly on the money question. touching
also upon trusts. imperialism. and the
income tax.
Colonel Bryan and party left for. Salt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
"A Religious NIarria 1e.

DURHAM, N. c.. March 24-Special,-
Mr.. David II. Gladstone, OF Portsmouth,
Virginia, and Miss Rebecca Levy were
married here yesterday at the residence
of the brides parents. They are both
eighteen years of age. and 1t was given
out that the groom would not claim his
bride In two years, at which time the
marriage will be had according to the
Hebrew ritual
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
TIE BEST PREsCRIPTION

for chills and fever Is bottle OF Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. The formula IS
plainly printed on each package II Is
simply Iron and Quinine In t1stsiess
form and Is compounded In corrsct nro-s
por tors. Tia reason tMitators do not
advertise their formula Is heczuss they
Know you would not buy thetr nlsdteinas
tf you knew It's Ingredients Groves Isl
the original, and Is the only chill ana favsrs
remedy sold throughout the enttrO unalarials
section Of tho United, States No cnFA -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25

Following was the range of the ther-
n1ometer at The Times office yesterday:
"a. N. A.: ~ NJ, 50; 3 p. M. So; 6 4,
CG. 81: 8 P. NJ, IS: l2 NJ, IS, average
temperature. SO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
the rebels who lay down their arms ana
return to their homes.
BATTLE IMMINE NT.

Report That French Was fiGht1n g
Apparently I'm founded.
LONDON. March PA dispatch tic from
Mascru, Basutoland. under yes erua q
date, seems to dispose of the story 1hs aI
General Trench was fighting YESTERDAY,
but it indicates that a battlels imminent n10u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
Causes Dissatisfaction.

LADYsMTTH. March a.-Lord Roberts
proclamation is causing much dissatis-
faction among the loyal farmer Dutch
in this neighborhood. as it is taken to
mean that he has moray pledged him
self to preserve the lifS and property OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
Mrs. G. w. Riggs

DURHAM, N. C., March Especial.
Mrs. Riggs. reIict of the late C.. w. Riggs.
died at her home, near Galveston, this
county, Thursday, Of paralysis; aged
si1ty-seven years. She had been a mem
Der OF the methodist Church for ffty-two
wears.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
THE BALL SEASON.
University Opens With Defeat Of
/: Browns University School.

y CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. March "a.
J0pecai.-The University of Virginia base:
bail team played its frst game of the
season this afternoon, defeating the
Brown University School 10 to 6. The col
lese season proper opens on Monday.
when Virginia plays lafayette.
! score: N
Virginia ...... :. !. ......4 i o oo4o1 .-lo
Bpsrn !. J. ......o 00po0oA2s
Batteries: yirxiuta-Pinkerton, Moran,
Caaxks and Male. Brown-ao!t and
it1scsu 3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
nr. MCGUIRE Improving.

DR. Hunter McGuire's condition re-
mains practically the same, but If any
change is to be noticed it is favorable to
him. HE was resting quite comfortably
at an early hour this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
Mr.. Kip,ing in Bloemfontein.

LONDON, March ga special dispatch
from Bloemfontein, dated March 24th,
says:
.tRudyard Npling has arrived here The
Beers are reported retiring from .Kroon-
s.adt after having blown up a bridge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25

Porto T:ican Bill Signed.
WASHINGTON, March 2l-The Porto
Rico appropriation btu was signed by
the President at 4 PM to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25
Stomach Trouble.

makes people thin. They need Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters at once This medicine
will enable the stomach to do its work
properly. It fills the half-starredT blood
vessels with pure blood, promotes assimi-s
lation and nutrition and brings back
health and strength. 1t cures stomach
Z troubles, liver and kidney diseases See
/ that a. RIVATEsREyD STAMP
covers the neck Of the bottles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25

Canadians arrive.
CAPE TOWN. March 24.--Ihe transport
Milwaukee. with Canadian troops ABOARD l'ea1
mas arrived here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-25

High School Teams.
I, A1EXAnDRIA VA. adardh A.-Spe-
lalEpascopl High School Us; C1eye-
80 aaGhT Soaadl -. s. 81 4, y & a..
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with the Black Sensation company.
iney are booked 10 appear on the open
ing blu OF Chappelle Bros New Thea
ire, Ft. Brooke, Fla, next week.
Prof. Frank Clement has closed with
Rusco and Hollands Nashville stu
cents, and is spending a few days In
New York city. Prof. Clement will
nave charge of the band with L. w,
Washburn's Southern MinstreIs,
Lewis williams, and old Washing
ton boy ia meeting with great success
In New York City. He sends regards
70 all old chums in the Capital city.
Mr.. Williams can always be found at
the Douglass Club, ia West 81st ct.
l.. II. Gideon, manager of Rusco and
Hollands Original Nashville Students
and Gideon's Big Minstrel Carnival, is
visiting New York City on business.
Mr.. Gideon states that the company
has been received most favorably on
their first trip East.
Billy Wilson, an old time minstrel,
died Oct. 23, at Bellevue Hos pital, New
York City, after great suffering for
quite awhile with the asthma. MIR.
Wilson was great favorite with the
following we'll known, old time Negro
minstrels: Callender's Georgias. Rich
ard and Pringle's Georgias, and Hav-
erly Negro Minstrels.
Williams and Walkers big company
OF players 1n "The Sons of Ham" is
playing to fine business. The costumes
and scenery used eclipses all former
efforts on their part. The clever work
done by Messrs. Williams and Walker,
Jessie Shipp, Pete Hampton, Reese,
Douglass and Reese, Catl1n, Billy Mill.
er and Alic Mackay- ccooe never fail
to receive high praise from both press
and public.
The colored American., 1900-11-10
Tuskegee Men In Africa.

Messrs. Shepard L Harris, John W.
Robinson and Allen L. Burks, gradu.
ates of Tuskegee, passed through the
city Monday en- route to Africa, where
the 60 to work f1r the German govern.
ment, in improving the lands and cree.
ting suitable buildings 1t is healthy
omen for the race and Tuskegee to
have the government of Germany send
over and employ skilled Negro labor.
These young men from their record in
school, and in life are thoroughly pre-
pared to do the work.
The inducements offered to them are
such as would entreat any bright mind
ed person to engage in such work. Mr..
Harris, the young man who will take
charge of the Mechanical department
of the work, Is workman Of the high
est order; and easily ranks with the
best artisans in the South. Mr.. Robin
son is an experienced scientific agricul'
Ist and dairyman, as well as Mr. Burks
who has been retained at Tuskegee in
tt at work. The race should feel proud
of these young men and congratulate
Mr.. Washington and Tuskegee upon
the selection. While here these young
men called upon the German Emissary
Mr.. j. N. Galloway, who has been
teacher in Tuskegee for ten years. also
goes to Africa in the capacity of Gen
eral Superintendent of the work of i'm
provemtnt. Mr.. Galloway is brother
to Prof. Thomas ]. Gallo way, CommIs'
sioner at the Paris Exposition, and is
one OF the best instructors at Tuskegee
Such is the lesson that Tuskegee is
teaching and which must eventually be
learned by the Negro youth-indust,y,
thrift and economy. There ls always
an "opeh door" somewhere for good
men, and the matter Of salary to be
paid is secondary affair.
The colored American., 1900-11-10

Mr.. Albert Barnes of the u. s. Mail
Bag and Repair Shop, left the city last
Monday for his home In Chester, Pa,
where he put In straight vote for Me-
Kinley, Roosevelt and the entire re.
publican ticket Mr.. Barnes ls a valu'
able attache in the post office service
and has made may friends while there.
The colored American., 1900-11-10
A FACT.

The Vero Dentist are extracting teeth
without pain, making beautiful gold
teeth and filings, and putting the Vero
double suction in all their plates. Even
with these advantages they can save
you money. Call. now; 18th and Penn.
ave., over Davis Hat Store. Hours: 8
a m. to 8p. m. Sundays to 4.