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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
TO Preserve Wno!ens.

fold them and put them in q cupboard or
11rau On a sheet Of brown paper. Fill
some small bottles with benzine, and in
stead Of corling them with cork in the
rs,,s, ,,ay.use plug of cotton wool. Put
shsse bottles III the fl.ds OF the art,elea;
to be stored. rover al VIA Drawn p3::cr;
and ~ .ly. Nth a s,-as... When ready for
nss again YOU will find the things quite
free from moth, and the little bottles
empty. The scent of the benzine will go
off after few hours exposure to the.
open air. .--7.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
standin.oftl,e clubs.
Where They Play To-Day.
New York at Brooklyn.
Philadelphia at Boston.
fRr- Associated Press

%
Pittsbur2, 10: ST. Louis, a.
PITTSBURG. PA. Sept. o0.-The Pittsburg
club celebrated their return home from the
most successful Eastern trip in the his
tory Of the club by easily defeating st.
Louis Attendance, $500.
Pittsburg ........o 1908 s1xN 10 2
s.. Louis. o0OoOO4-4 IL 1
Batteries-Tannehil and thinner: Powell
and Robinson. Time Of game, Las. UNI
pire, Mr.. O'Day.
Bos,on, 5: Philadelphia, 2.
BOSTON, September 2o-The Philadel-
phia infield went to pieces in the second
inning of to-day's game, making four
errors which, with Duffy's scratch single,
netted Boston three runs.
Score: n. u y.
Boston .......os1o o10N5 8
Philadelphia 80 000o1010E2 .
Batteries-Lewis and Sullivan; Ortiz and
Mcfarland. Time Of game, one hour and
fifty eight minutes. Umpire, Hurst.
New York, 3: Brooklyn, 2.
NEW YORK, September 20--The New
Yorks beat the Champions in a ten inning
came this afternoon. It was an interest
ing one. both pitchers doing good work.
Score: +. II. E.
BROOKLYN ..... 0o0OOO200o-2 s /
New York 10000 2O01-3 10 8
Batteries-Fitson and Mcguire; Taylor
and Bowerman. Time Of game, two hours.
Attendance. $50. Umpire. Snyder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
THE LOOT OF TEN TsIN.
Articles from the Far East Seized by
the Government.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2o.-Revenue
officers have brought down from the Mare
Island Navy Yard, on a Government tug,
15t cases Of rare Oriental goods, which
had been brought into this country on the
hospital ship Soace. The articles seized
would net a small fortune. The duty is
nearly GO per cent. On this account, most
of the stuff. which includes loot from Ten
Tsin, probably will be abandoned to the
Government The cases of silks and
curios are addressed to persons all over
the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
IRON RATES DROP.
Furnace Operators and Railroads &c,
Together.
fBY Associated pressA

ATLANTA. GA, Sept N-At coz.
ference between the representatives OF
Southern furnace operators and the lead
ing officials Of the Southern Railroad
operators at the kimball House to-day
held at the instigation OF the former for
the purpose OF obtaining some couces-
sion in freight rates, decision was
reached which, in effect, reduces tia
freight rate on furnace products fifty cent.
on the ton, at Ohio and Mississippi River
points and beyond. and to South Atlantic.
Virginia cities and Eastern points. Thi:
decrease applies solely to domestic bust.
ness. Export rates were not intsrferet
with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
Run Down by n Train.
fRv AssnciaYa,l Press

BALTIMORE. Sept. 2o.-Q1arles Pitman,
Gordon Brown and James Jones. all col
ored, were run down and killed tonight
BIZ q Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
freight train at Frederick Road station
The men were on their way from this city
10 Richmond. Virginia, and We're stealing
ride. They alighted from the train and
fell beneath the wheels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
Bryan's Tour.
(By Associated PresS.)

LINCOLN, NE!s., Sept. GOWN. ].
Bryan Will spend Friday and Saturday,
making brief speeches in the vicinity of
Lincoln. After three days rest next week
he will start on Thursday for tour OF
the Dakotas. He said to-day after start
ing to the Dakotas he will continue his
work IN outside States, not returning to
Nebraska until two or three days before
election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
GERMANS AND RUSSIANS.
Force Leaves Tien Tsin to Quash


Force Leaves Tien Tsin to Qnash
Forts,
Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press.)
TIEN TSIN, September 10 {Via Shanghai,
September 20.)-Two thousand six hundred
Germans left Tien Tsin to-day to join a
force forming in the neignDorhood OF Tahu,
already composed of 400 Russians, 1,oOo
Germans and other foreign troops, the
intention being to attack the Pei Lang
forts tomorrow at daybreak.
The American posta! arrangements are
completed for Tien Tsin. Branch offices
have been opened at the different points
where the United States troops are sta
toned, and the service will be carried on
as fast as possible to Pekin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
FORTS I A'.K,EINj.;;
LOSSES GREAT.
Continued from First page.)

The entire Chinese population of 5000.
five miles up the Anur, and nc then, being
led in patches of a few hundreds to the.
river bank. were ordered to cross over to
the Shinese side No boats were pro pro
Chinese were flung alive into the stream.
and We're stabbed or shot at the least
resistance; while Russian volunteers. who
lined the banks, shot or dubbed any who
alive. The river bank for miles was
strewn with corpses.''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
RUSSIANS REINFORCED.
Report That Cars Troops Had Left
PEEK in Proves Untrue.
(By Associated Press,


LONDON, Sept. A.-The Pekin CORE,
spondcnt of the Daily Express, wiring Sep
TENDER r. asserts that the Russian troops
are not leaving. British headquarters. he
adds. had been informed that the Russians
had left. but the statement was untrue. the
fact being that the Russians have been
reinforced and made a claim for more ex-
tended quarters in Pelzin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
THE ARMY DlSBANDS.
Lord Roberts Says Burghcrs Sec Hope
lcssncss of Cause.


(BY Associated Press.)
LONDON, Sept. 20.-Lord Roberts cables
from Nelspruit, on the Pretoria Delagoa
Bay Railroad, not far from Komatpoort,
the frontier station, under date OF We'd
nesday, September 10Th, as follows:
..Of the three thousand Beers who re-
treated from Ko1natipoort before the Brit
ish advance from Machadodorp, seven
hundred have entered Portuguese terri
tory; others nave deserted in various d1-
rections. and the balance are reported 10
have crossed the koman river, and to be
occupying spurs of the Lombombo noun
tain, south of the railway.
"A general tumult seems to have oc-
CURED when they recognized the hopeless
ness of their cause, The lonS-toms and
field guns have been destroyed and moth
ing is left of the Boer army but a few
marauding bands Kelly-Kenny is dealing
with one of these, which occupies a posi-
ton at Doornberg.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
Baltimore Races.

{bE <asSUVI9ltu fEcSs.J
BALTIMORE, MD, September 2o.-Re-
suits q. Gentlenan's Driving Park:
Els Trot: purse, S501-Millard Sanders
won, Winfred NJ second, Single K. third.
Best time, 2:lS Ia.
2:2S Pace; purse. son-Gomez won. Char
ley T. second. Heloise third. Best time,
2:E Ia
Free-for-All, mixed purse, s5oo-Ains-
worth Won, .. NJ. c. second. Best time,
PIP Sd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
Guns Figure in the Strike.
tGy Associated rress.o

wILKESBARE. PA, Sept ao-The
first arrest in connection with the miners
strike was made this afternoon when
Joseph Besos. a Hungarian. of Nant:-
coke, was taken into custody charged
on oath of Alexander Monsyock with
rointing a revolver and threatening to
shoot him last night while he was re-
Stunning from work. The prisoner was
Brought TO this city, and in default OF
H,5O0 bail was committed TO Jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
Pool Tournament.

Great interest is now being taken in
the pool tournament going on at the
AlberarIe Club. and since the beginning
of the tournament the rooms have been
crowded with members and friends of the
contestants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE Day
take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund the money if 1t fails to
cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each
box &c. s.....As -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
l;ural Free Delivery.
fsnec,., Di.patch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Tlmes.)
WASHINGTON. y. c., September 20
On October LIST a rural free delivery route
viii be starred Ia Accon1ac county. Va.
The route is twenty-four and half miles
long, covers an area Of twenty-ssven
miles, serves population of seven hun
dred people and will be served BY one car
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
George IT. Lyles.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
ALEXANDRIA, VA. Sept. 2o-AIr.z
George H Lyles. a well known resident,
died early this morning after protracted
Illness. A wife and family Of grown chill
dren survive him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
TEDDY TALKS. TO MORM0Ns,

Rough Rider Cuts Downsf.is Speeches
TO Five.
(By Associated Press.)
OGDEN, UTAH, September Ex-Governor V
Roosevelt limited the number OF nus
speeches to-day to i've, includlns wv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21

night meeting at this place. The special
train left Pocatello at O'Clock this
morning, and arrived at Ogden in the
evening, where a stop was made for the
night.
s At Logan. the first stop of the day was
made. and here the meeting was held in
the Mormon tabernacle, a mile from the
station. At Brigham City, Governor
Roosevelt spoke in the open air. from the
band stand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
DEATHS.

STITH-Died, at his home No. 724 South
Laurel Street, this city,satS A. NJ, Sep
TENDER Goth, WILLIAMS II. ST1TH, in
the seventy-seventh year OF his age.
Funeral notice hereafter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
Not Cus Ont TO Win Wealth.

Barker Bits had to give up being
doctor
.'p.dn's be Ike IL.
"Yes; but he is SO cheerfg, that his pa
gents didn't stay sick long enough TO
keep him In cigars. Jour
nal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
Charles E. Turner.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

DURHAM, N c., Sept. 20.-News reach
ed here yesterday evening of the death at
Wilkesboro Of Charles E. Turner, Dur
hams county attorney and member of the
School Board. He had been afflicted with
consumption for more than a year, and
died with a hemorrhage from the lungs.
He was tilirty-three years old. and leaves
a wife and two small children. Generally,
he was considered the most useful citizen
the county had, and there are many
who sorrow with the family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
OBITU AIRY.
w. S. Burnett.

Mr.. ". S. Burnett died Wednesday at ms
home, near WeStWooG, in Hanover coun-
ty. He was in the hftieth year of his age,
and has been i'll with consumption for
about six months.
Mr.. Burnett was one Of the most promi-
nent farmers CT his section. He was a. large
property owner in Richmond, and owned
several extensive farms in Hanover. He is
survived by his widow and ten chill
dren.
The funeral took place yesterday evening
ait 8 O'Clock from the Prospect Methodist
Church The interment was in the church
burying ground.
William H. Stith.
Mr.. William H. stith, weN-known
citizen, died ut O'Clock yesterday morning
at his residence. No. 724 South Laurel
Street, in the 18th year OF his age
Edward G. Joilif1e.
Especial Dispatch to The Tlmes)
WINCHESTER. VA, Sept 20.-Mr.
Edward c. Jolline, one Of the Oldest and
best known residents OF the county, died
at his residence Clearbrook, this county,
this morning after a lingering illness. Mr..
Jouiffe was a grandson of John Jolliffe, a
captain in the Revolutionary army. and a
son of the late William Joiliffe. The de-
ceased was born on November 10, 1924,
and was educated at Alexandra High
School and Benjamin Hollowells school.
In 1855 he married Virginia Page. a daugh-
ter of Doctor Swan Page, son OF Ann
Lee Page, who was a sister OF Light
Horse Harry Lee, of Revolutionary fame,
also an aunt Of General Robert E. Lee.
Mrs Jolliffe died in 1896, and in 1898 Mr..
Jolliffe remarked, his bride being Miss
Sallie Sinclair, OF Baltimoer, Md. He is
survived by three children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
BASEB BALL.


Games Yesterday.
Philadelphia. 2: Boston. 5.
st. Louis. 3: Pittsburg, 10.
Brooklyn, p New York. 3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
WOLCOTT DECLINES.
Refuses TO Accept appointment as
Ambassador to Italy.

tl5y .AsSOclated -Prcss.J
WASHINGTON, September D-Presl-
dent Mckinley has been advised by ex-
Governor Wolcott, of Massachusetts, OF
his declination Of the offer Of the post OF
Ambassador to Italy. The position was
rendered Mr.. Wolcott upon the recelpt Of
the resignation of Ambassador Draper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21

India has a greater variety OF plants
than any other country In the world
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Republican State Convention.

TO the Republican Electors of the State of
Iowa:
In accordance with usage, and in pursuance
OF a call of the Republican National Commit
tee, and by direction of the Republican State
Central Committee Of Iowa, there will be a
delegate orvention OF the kepublicans OF
IOWA, held in the city of Des Moines on May
10, 1900, at III O'Clock a. M. for the purpose OF
selecting four delegates and four alternates at
barge to represent Iowa in the Republican
National convention, to be held in the city OF
Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, at
~ O'Clock, noon, on Tuesday, the 18th day OF
June, 1900.
other voters, without regard to past political
&niiiations, who believe in Republican princl-
ples, and who endorse the policy OF the ke-
publican party. are cordially invited 10 unite
under this call in the election of delegates ana
aIternates at large to said National ConVen-
ion.
the Congressional district delegates and alter
mates be chosen in the same manner as the
nomination of a representative In congress
at Conventions called by the Congressional
Committee of such districts. In accordance
with said recommendation, and m pursuance
thereof, il is recommended by this COMMITTEE
that the Congressional Conventions Tor the
election of district delegates and alternates be
held in the city of Dies Moines, Iowa, May ~
at 8 o'clock q. M, such place as may mere
after be designated by this Commute. due
notice of which will be given 10 the several
district delegations
II is further recommended that in all Con-
greSSODal QfstrlctS, the cHalrlIldu vi thc Noh
gressional Committee join with the member
81 the state Central Committee for such Con
sgressonal Convention as heretofore recon-
inended.
The basis of representation in said Conven
zion will be as follows: One vote for each
county, and one additional vote for each ~
votes or fraction Of 100 or over, cast LOT Les
Vie M Shaw for Governor at the general cleo
zion held November 7, 1899. The represen
tation TO which Winnesheik county will DC
entitled, is fourteen votes.
~ n v
Chairman Republican State Central com.
C. w. PHILLIPS, Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
European Excursion.

The B. c. r. & N. Ry. will start an
excursion from the Northeast and
Northern part of Iowa to the Christian
Endeavor Convention in London,
England, and to the Paris Exposition.
Many business men, professional
men, teachers and those who wish to
visit their fatherland will gladly avail
themselves of this opportunity. That
teachers in our schools and colleges
may have the advantage of this rare
educational privilege, arrangements
have been made with the fine Do.
minion and Allan Line of steamers.
The steamers selected on these lines
are the "Cambroman" of the Domin-
ion and "Tunisian" of the Allan.
Both are elegant new steamers and
sail direct to Liverpool.
The remarkably reasonable rate OF
$75. 90, second cabin from Montreal to
London and return, is charged. 1t is
to be remembered that the second
| cabin on these steamers is equal to
| first cabin on some otner lines, and
that the very best people will
travel this way. Those desiring tc
sail from New York can lake the
"Furnessia" of the Anchor Line. On
this steamer rate of $ll9 S4, first
cabin, and $74.S2 second cabin, from
New \ ork to London and return IL
charged. The "Cambroman" and
'Furnessia" sail on June 23d, and the
'Tunisian" on June 3Oth.
For about $l4.00 additional a rounC
trip ticket can be purchased by those
wishing to visit the Exposition. from
London to Paris and return. 1t viii
be necessary to apply at once in order
to- secure berths, as many will bt
going over.
Rev. d. w. Fahs, d. d. of indie
pendence, who has had experience il
excursion work, will have charge O
the excursion. Those whe contem
plate going should address him a
once at Independence, Iowa, for par
ticulars.--5-t-5-1.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
FOR SALE OR. EXCHANGE.
FOR SALE

y acres Of heavy. oak timber land from
which large quantity Of lumber, piles, ties
ana coIdwood can be cut. 1t is located In
Wtnnesheik County, Iowa, SIS per acre buys
II. The wood will more than pay for the
land.
Excellent farms In Stevens County, Mimi,
"a the sure crop country. Improved or un-
improved.
where land Is booming and advancing rapid
y In price. Improved lands from 81 to so
per acre, unimproved from So to sl2 per acre.
buy now s and make money. Reduced rail-
road fare TO land seekers.
A fine residence lot in the town of Calmar,
Iowa, for SOS.
A room house, with lots, good well, In
Calmar, Iowa.
Invest your money in real estate and make
more. Nothing more sure or safe. Why
drudge along on rented land when you may
own farm that will grow in value each
year. Sell your $40 or $50 land and buy some
for less than half which will make youImore
money.
100 acres OF finest kind of land, rich. black
soil, free from sand, gravel, alkali or gumbo,
u mile from Leoti the county seat of Wichi-
"a county. Kansas; price $40 per acre; will ex-
change Tor good town property. We
so acres In Nebraska, miles from Stuart,
black loam soil, good spring on the place;
price $40 per acre; will exchange.
24O acres well improved, first-class build
ings. every acre tillable; an all-improved farm;
price $4,000
40 acres with excellent improvements, all
the necessary buildings for a good farm and
good buildings at that. The original owner
mortgaged the place for $4,000. He died and
mortgage bought in the place at sheriff sale
for S53Z7 and he has since died, and the farm
Is now thrown on the market for the low price
S. r. WAGER, Agent.
Calmar, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

CAN you find more despicable char
acter than the slanderer? He is the
pestilential vapor in healthy atmos-
phere-a curse in the midst of a bless
ing-a serpent in paradise-the devil
among angels. How many good, kind
people have been infected by his foul
breath; how many pure regulations
have been rendered questionable by his
dark insinuations and diabolical innu-
endoes? If there is a being crawling
on earth's surface who deserves the
scorn, derision and contempt of man.
kind, it is the slanderer. Who does
not loathe and despise him? Like the
midnight assassin, he stabs in the mark
and makes shipwreck of that which is
dearer to you than life. We say she"
not because che" alone is to blame, but
it is easier to say than "she." We have
them both here as well as elsewhere.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Cohen Convicted.

'Once when I was publishing q
paper in the Midlands, 1 convinced a
man in the most emphatic way that it
paid to advertise, said an old journal
list. "He was q fairly prosperous
merchant, and I had tried for a long
time to get him to insert an advertise
ment in my paper.
"Oh its no usew he would say. ~
never read the advertisements in q
paper, and no one else does. i believe
in advertising, but in way that will
force itself upon the public. Then il
pays. But in newspaper-pshaw
Everybody who reads a newspaper
lodges the advertising papes as if they
were poison"
well, if can convince you that
people do read the advertising page:
of my paper will you advertiser :.
"Of course / will. / advertise
wherever 1 think it will do any good.
"The next day I had the following
line stuck in the most obscure corner
of the paper between compile of pat
ent medicine advertisements:
"What is Cohen going to do about
it?"
1.-THE next day so many people
annoyed him by asking what that line
meant that he begged me to explain
the matter in my next issue. promis
ed to do so if he would let me write
the explanation and do what 1 said
He agreed, and l wrote: "He is goine
to advertise, of course "And he did. ;
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

AN article in McClures Magazine for
May will tell about '"The Biggest
Steamship Afioat"-the monstrous
t'Oceanic"-giving the story of her con-
struction, describing her mammoth
machinery, and showing how she is
manned and operated. Photographs
of all the interesting points and parts
of the great craft will be used to illus
trate the article.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Spirit of Truth is in il.

II swear. by THE CHICAGO TINES
HERALD wrote a reader of it not
long ago, mot because / like to depend
upon authorities, but because the spir-
it of truth which controls 1T makes
me sure that despite an occasional
error or mistake ii can never lead me
long astray." That is but sample OF
the expressions which are heard from
the people who have the good fortune
to read the paper daily. For quick
and accurate news service, sane and
philosophic editorials and interesting
special articles there are few papers
equal to il in the world.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

The House Committee on Pensions
has revised the general pension
laws. The most important of the
proposed changes is to increase the age
limit on which pensions are to be
allowd, fixing sliding scale between
the ages of sixty-two and seventy, viz:
Six dollars at sixty-two years, IS at
sixty-five, $40 at sixty-eight, and $l2 at
seventy. Another important amend
ment increases from 500 to $3.50 the
amount of annual income which a
widow may have without FORGETTING
the right to pension.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

THE "trust" question has been taken
up by the subcommittee of the House
Judiciary Committee, and it recon-
mends either new antitrust law or a
constitutional amendment that will
give Congress full power to deal with
trusts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

1T is said that the new census will
give Iowa one and perhaps two more
congressman. If so, there will be a
different arrangement in the districts
of the states, a procedure which will
be exceedingly interesting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

AN excess of $50, 100000 month in
exports over imports is pretty good
favorable trade balance to carry on our
national ledger.