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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
Prince Tuan Reported Captured by
Allied Forces.
WHEREABOUTS OF THE EMPRESS
A Shanghai Report Says She Became
Terrified ut LootinG by General
Iung Fun SianS's Troops and
Returned to i'ehin-Con-
Cen1r;tcd Against
the Americans.
(By Associated Press. )

LONDON, August 2t.-3:55 p M.-F'ive
hundred American troops participated in
a signal defeat of Boxers outside of
Tien Tsin August 10Th. The fact is briefly
reported from Vienna Details of the en-
sagement came from the Reuter- agent at
Ten Tsin, in a dispatch dated August
10th.
In addition to the Americans the force
consisted OF 3.5 British and 200 japanese
troops, all under the British General Dor
wood.
The fight took place at village SIX
miles southwest of Tien Tsin, where the
allied forces found considerable number
of Boxers whom they engaged, killing
over three hundred, and taking sixty-four
wounded prisoners. who We're sent to the
hospitals OF the allies.
The village was burned.
The Americans had five wounded the
japanese six, and the British none. Hun
dreds of 'Eoxer'' flags, spears and swords
We're captured.
EMPRESS IN PEkIN.
From Shanghai comes a report quaEhed
by the assertion that it is from purely
Chinese sources, that the Empress Dowa-
ser, after proceeding one days journey
-
ing by General Tung Fuh Slang troops
and went back TO Pekin.
4 Chinese telegram from ISinan tu,
states that Prince Tuan has been cap
tur@d by detachment of the allies
Other Chinese messages record the for
nation of a provisional Government III
Pellin by the allies; but this appears 10
be a purely military measure and m rely
an elaboration OF the scheme for dividing
:,
Iii Hung Chang has received word that
the allies entered Pekin easily, because
the troops of General TunS F'uh Sians
utterly refused to face the allies.
According to the Shanghai correspond
ent of the Daily Express, Earl Lii. recos-
nizing the futility Of an attempt 10 drive
the foreigners from China, now processes
conversion to reform principles
EMPEROR RESCUED
Shanghai advices announce the receipt
there of a Chinese official dispatch .s-
sertine, that Emperor Kwang Su has been
found and rescued by the Jalsnese-
Messages from Ten Tsin report serious
mortality among the American horses
owing to the heat
DELAYED advices to Reuters Agency. GATED
Pekin. Aug. 18th, reiterate the statements
,.eoardinr the treachc,y of the Chinese on
the night before the relief. They Informed
the members Of the legations that orders
had leen issued to cease firing This was
followed by desperate attack, and it
was only the welcome of the cannon OF
the relieving force in the morning that re-
newed the courage of the fore:snsrs The
correspondent adds: The chinese aa-
nit having lost three thousand IN the
various attacks upon the iegaticns- our
rations dwindled to one pound a day' con-
sistinc of horse flesh and rice
when the American detachment at
tackled. the whole Chinese force concen-
rated against them, leaving the sha-Ho
eate unmatched whereIpon the hritis I, n
ontarad there without the loss OF man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
BURGLAR DID
BIG BUSINESS
Robert Miles, Believed to Have Plum.
dered Many Houses Here, Taken
in Tow at Last.

Robert Miles, a former Richmond negro,
who has been leading the Quaker City
pollce merry dance, returned to hlch-
mond about month ago to visit his grand
mother, who lives at No. 1l2 West Baker
Street. and was arrested yesterday by De-
tectives Gibson and Wren on three
charges OF house-breaking and larceny.
and il is believed he has been guilty OF
other offences since his return TO the City
by the James.
Since Miles arrived here to sojourn a
while with his aged grandparent, citizens
in many quarters of the city have been
annoyed by having their homes entered
and robbed and not less than twenty COM
plants have been registered with the
Chief-of-Poice. officers Gibson and
Wren were put on the case, and soon
learned from all indications that the va
riouS burelares We're committed by one
and the same person.
The robberies took place in the daytime
and at houses whose occupants We're not
at home. In every instance the buildings
We're entered by windows, which We're
reached by the cutting Of one or more
Stats
The robberies for which Miles was ar
rested We're those at the residences OF
John I. Roth, No 800 West Clay Street
w. II. Thompson. No. 410 North FIRST
Street, and John T.. Doherty, Main Street,
between Fifth aud Sixth Streets. Nlr.
Roth'S house was robbed August 22d, anu
ths booty secured consisted OF three
watches, a pair of damond-studded cuff
buttons, two rings and several articles OF
clothing. The thief relieved Mr.. Thomp-
son of a lot of clothing. violin and some
iewelry, while Mr.. Doherty only lost a
pair of trousers. great many of the
stolen articles have been recovered by the
detectives, who have in their possession
a fine blue suit OF clothes, which has not
yet been identified
Miles Will. be given a preliminary hear
ing in the Police Court this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
WERE DRIVEN BACK.
Chinese Endeavor to Cut the Allies
Communications.
By Associated Press

CBy Associated Press.
LONDON, August PA dispatch from
Che Foo. dated Thursday, August ed,
says there has been further fighting near
Tien Tsin. The Chinese sought to cut the
line of communication, but were driven
back with small losses On the part OF the
allied forces.
official advices from Pekin received at
Toxic, August sd, say the allies burned
Prince Tuan's residence.
According to a dispatch from Hong
Kong. dated August 24tn. turbulent mobs
are devastating portions of the provinces
OF Flu KEN and kiang Su.
It is added that Mandarin with three
hundred Chinese soldiers left Annoy, Au-
gust 22d. to restore order.
Japanese blue-iackets were landed at
Annoy. August sd
Marines from the French cruiser Comet,
have cleared the street of Swatow and freed
the bessged priests.
! dispatch to a news agency from Shan
ehai. dated August 23d, says eight sur
yivors of the fourteen English mission
aries who started together from Shans
81 have reached Han Kow, after suffer
inc frishtful barbarities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
Local.

Local
Captain Lamb says wars result was
not for the best ,.,, t
Negro suspected oil many ioooe'ieS %
II. IPrsparing isS plans sor active campaign.
Charged with forgery, young man is
Fraction Company wants cars on Main
Street. t4,.... ,n,r,,..
completion
Hon. H. L. Maynard nominated for
Conpress on siXtieth ballot.
.Tfunel on c. and o. Railway, about
thirty miles from Hinton, w. Va, cased
in. and a wreck was narrowly aVeFted.
Traffic blocked.
Norfolk.
1SewelIs Point Railway Company.
Candidates for Congress numerous In
Eighth North Carolina District,
-Bowden men meet To effect couapro-
mise. but none of Wise's friends attended
meeting.
General
Violent storm ar Nome. Alaska.
Heavy loss of life and many vessels
wrecked
detected piekpcket.
-Sharkey completely Knocked ouc by
Fitzsimmons III second round. after fast
Will OF Coils p. Huntington made
public.
Entries for the F'u.urisy Handicap.
Foreign.
Signal defeat inflicted on Boxers near
Pekin by a force composed largely OF
MSystema,ic Iooting going on in Fekin.
where allies are in complete control.
s5asss S; ns ,a1s epposa %
aorn OF commerce IN nHal settlement.
commando dispersed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
TRAMP STEAMER ASHORE.
NinG Lives Thought to Have Been Lost
il. Strandin. of the indra.
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Press.)
PHILADELPHIA. August 2i-1nforma-
tion was received here to-day OF the strand
ing during the hurricane OF the new
British tramp steamer Indra, Captain
L. Burkett, which sailed with a cargo OF
sugar from Samabaya, Java, June 10Th.
for Philadelphia, and nine lives are believed
10 have been lost.
The vessel is ashore and total loss at
Gardafm on the coast of Africa, at the
entrance TO the Gulf of Aden- OF the crew
of thirty-eignt men. twenty-n!ne msn were
saved. and It is believed that the others per-
ished in the gaze or were carried INTO
captivity by the natives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25

control. I.ooting is proceedins ss5t- =.
maticaily. The French and Russian n.,ss a,
are fiying over the best portion ei ths i..,, w
ueri.,i domain. wher- it is oe-iessa e1i7
Imperial treasure is buried ~.
international agreement and any PUNISH
,nent viii be ineffective unless it is oscu-
pied. Ths japanese have seized a hoaro'
amounting to 5oo,oGo taels silver.
The Empress Dowager. the t.inpror'
Prince Tuan and all the high officers es-
caped to Tai Yuen Fu- in the province o!
shan ST, from which point they proceeded
to Sian Flu.
There is no Governor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
TERRIFIC STORM
RACED AT NOME
There Was Heavy Loss Of Life and
Water Front is Lined With Wreck
age and Stranded Vessels.
CIV Associated Press J

SAN FRANCISCO, August PA Seattle,
Washington, special to The Bulletin says:
"A terrific storm ragged at Nome, August
seventh. There was a heavy loss of life
The water front is lined with wreckage
and stranded vessels of all descriptions.
Out of IS steam launches, it is reported
only five remained ahoat. and OF Y
barges, all but seven drifted ashore.
Twenty dead bodies Were washed ashore,
and taken to the morsue for Identification
Five dead bodies were washed ashore at
Topkuk. three miles north OF Nome, at the
mouth of Nome river, and eight in front
OF Nome Camp. three, twelve miles below
Bluff City, and two below Topkuk-
Tae peSt-house, on an island, was de-
stroyed by fire on August ninth. Three
patients were removed to safety
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
NlPPERS ON POWERS.
He Was Indignant Because Guards
Used Them.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Ai.sesi 2i.-foflii ms
Secretary OF State Caleb Powers, con-
vlcted of completely IN the mlsoSf %
Governor Gaebel, was placed IN the i1ou's-
VILE Jail to-day. ,,;r,r.,-s
Powers was indignant because Ia hippsis s's.;,
mas been placed on MS wrists. hte satd
ha ;,,H s;ven MS word to his guards that
he 1Sn,,,d make no attempt TO escape, as
smch an attempt would have ruinsd his
chances for another trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
SERIOUS WRECK
BARELY AYERTED
Tunnel on C. & 0. Caved in and
Was Discovered Only Shortly Be-
fore Passenger Train Was Due.
fs,ecial dispatch TO The Times

HINTON, W. VA. August PA short
tunnel. thirty miles enst of here on the
Chesapeake and Ohio. caved in this morn
ing. completely blocking the passage of all
trains.
m . transfer. but it was utter many hours
DELAY as the mail and passengers had TO
be taken across steep and rough noun
Its hoped that the road will be sufficiently
claarad by tomorrow afternoon, SO as to
nar,r,it the passage of trains In the
meantime the work of transferring will be
"a rr.ed-on as rapidly as possible.
The accident WIS discovered by track
N-allsar q short time before west-bound
messenger train was due, and thus mar
rowly averted what might have been a
s1,er1,s Al :. strous accident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
COMMAND THE GATES.
Japanese Waitin. Instructions From
Their Government.

Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Presso
PEKIN. August 17.-(Via Che Foo. Au-
gust % )-Tte japanese command the gates
of the Forbidden City, and are awaiting
instructions as to whether TO hold them IN
possession or destroy.
Prince Tung. the leader of the tnsurrec>
ton, is reported to have been seen here.
and diligent search is being made Tor
him.
Chinese cavalry are operating in squares
near TupS Chow, and squadron OF slhHas
ard American cavalry sent IN pursuit OIL
them.
1t is believed that the Empress Dowager
has established her court at Sian Fu'
the ancient capital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
MESSAGE FROM CoNGER.
for Aid for the North China
Christians.

(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK, August 4-Ihe fresoF
terian Board of Foreign Missions received
the following cahIegram from Minister
.rekin, August 2n.-North China Chris
tfans Surviving slaughter destitute. home
less; send Immediate help Tnank-offer-
Ing. Pekin rescued Wherry, HOBART
Smith.
(Signed) Co->S'r-fS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
NEWS FROM PEKlN.
ualrof the Population left on Al
vance, of Allies.

vance, Of Allies.
(By Associated Press0
wAsHINGTON. August 2i--Actins sec
rctary Adee tonight made public the ioi-
loving disoatch from Consul Fowler, at
che Foo, giving additional information
bearing on events in Pekin;
che Foo (uudated Received Ausus'
2sAIicniyht- of State. Wasalhs-
ton:-Twenty third-Japanese report f-ii,
peror and Empress left Pekin lith; res.eu
at Wan Sou Shan: supposed deseilatio' 'i,
Tai Yuan Flu Crai Yuen Full Shen; Friiies
Ching believed in Pekin-
Lii Ping Hen died. Half popolatloi.r ie. :
Is;one.N FOWLER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
rho Chinese Repeatedly Hepulscd.

(By Associated Press)
VIENNA, August 2i.-The Commallusf oi
The Austrian warship haiSerii' W.. t'
Taaresa tele-raphs that in the engage
r,a,+ fonr,,t near Tien Tsin, August 18th,
tba chinese we're repeatedly repulsed by
the Japanese and American cavalry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
SYSTEMATIC LooTING.

Pels in Is Now Entirely Under Foreign
Control.
(By Associated Press.)
LONDON. August 25.-'rhe Pekin cor
respondent of the Times, wiring last SAT-
urday says: s
..Pekin is now entirely under foretgt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
Re.hel Church Destroyed.
nv Associated Press. ]

{By Assoclatet 1,fess-J
uopKISSyILLE, KY. August "a
Rarhpl BAPTIST Church at Fair View. built
as a memorial or the site OF JEFFERSON
Davis birthplace, has been struck by
lightning and destroyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
Ante-Rellunl Negroes.

(By Associated Press.}
MACON, GA, August 24.-An ante-bel-
lum negro association. to comprise all the
,Eastern States, will be organized in Macon
sentember e5.f. Tho object is TO discounte-
,,,nce the crimes of young negroes, which
lesd 10 lynchings. and 10 establish better
race reiattons
Booker T. Washington VIII attend the
. conYent ion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
Won KEKTELER's BODY.
Found in Pel1in Graveyard ard Will
Be Given Christian Burial.
IIsr ASS Press \
(By Associated Press.)

BERLIN. August 2.-The Lokal An
zeiger in a special from Che Foo announces
the finding Of the body of Bnron Won ket-
teller. the murdered Geman minister. in a
Chinese graveyard in Pekin. A solmen
burial service, with Christian rites, will
be held tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
PHLEGAR UNDECIDED.
The Governor Will Wait Two or Three
Days for II is Answer.

Days for His Answer.
Special Dispatch TO The Times.)
BRISTOL, TENN, August 24.-Hon.
Archer A. Phlegar arrived here to-day, on
his return from Radford, Va, where he
was In conference with Governor Tyler
relative to the Supreme Court judgeship
offered him by the Governor.
Mr.. Phlegar is undecided as to whether
he viii accept, and the Governor has de-
cided to hold the matter open for a few
days. awaiting his answer. Mr.. Pslleear
has an extensive and lucrative practice.
1t is said his salary as chief counsel for
the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
IS $40. COO per annums
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
CORDUA SHOT.

He Was Rinslcader in the Plot to tsb-
duct Lord Roberts.
(By Associated Press.)
LONDON. August 4.-A special dispatch
from Pretoria says that Lieutenant Cor
dua was shot yesterday (Friday) after
noon Cordua was formerly of the Staats
Artillery. and was convicted of being
ringleader in the plot to abduct General
Roberts and kill British officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
NEW CONDITIONS.
Chinese Viceroys Are Disposed to Ac-
CcNt HciN-
fT;y Associated Press

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, August 2t.-Shc first as
surances reached here to-day that the
noyerfuI Chinese ViceroyS We're disposed
10 accept the new condition of affairs IN
CHINA. and would assist in the maintenance
of peace The information came in a as
patch through diplomatic channels, ana
stated that one OF the foreign offices haa
received a telegram from two OF the most
powerful Chinese Eiceroys stating that
they intended 10 give their best efforts 10
maintain quiet throughout the centrai por-
tious of China.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
British Losses Small.

1By Associated Prcss.)
LONDON, August 2i-General Gaseiee,
the commander of the British forces at
Pekin teegra phins from that place August
16, via Che Foo, August 2itt, gives details
Continued on Second Pase)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
SUMMARY OF TO-DAYS NEWS.

tcontinued on Second Paseo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

FORECAST for Saturday and Sunday:
vfrginia-Fair and warmer saturdays
c,,rl,av fair: Hight southwesteriy WINDS.
Norti, Carolina Generally fair Saturday,
Win warner In western portion sunday
fair. light soutt1westerty WINGS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-25

Continued on Third rage9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
HARRISON'S VIEWS.
Ex-PreSident Would Not Be Sur
prised if Bryan Carried
Indiana.

Helena, Mont, July 13.-The Living
tson (Mont.) Post, a copy of which has
just been received here, says:
"Ex-P President Harrison and party
came out of the Yellowstone Park last
Friday evening and returned east that
evening. The ex-president was seen by
a Post man, and in response to an in
quiry as to the political situation, gave
it as his opinion that the Republican
party would carry the election this fall,
but admitted that Bryan would receive
a heavier vote in the east this year than
he did in 1896. He thought that the
chances of the great Democratic leader
in Indiana much better than they ever
had been, and said it would not surprise
him should the state go Democratic this
fall.
THE ex-president did not think that
the Republican party had pursued the
rightful course with regard to the trust
question, and thought the administra-
ton was playing fast and loose with the
people on the matter. He regards the
administration, however, as having been
a wise one for the most part, but ad-
mits that several grievous mistakes
have been made in handling the reins of
government"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
A WORD FROM CONGER
Will Go Further Than a Thousand
Chinese Messages

New York, July ia dispatch to the
Tribune from London. says:
It is frankly admitted in official cir
cIes that there have been no authentic
advices from European sources in IS
days and that the last word was a cry
of despair.
The American demand for a message
from Minister Conger Sregarded as a di
plomatic test of the good faith of the
Chinese authorities. and a single word
from him will have more weight than a
thousand discredited messages from the
vicerOyS-
Press dispatches received yesterday
were few in number and unimportant-
The continental capitals have received
belated transcript message from the
governor of Shan Tung stating that the
foreigners at Pekin were active on July
and that the boxers were dispensing
and also modified versions of the ac-
count of the crisis on June "A, previously
cabled many times. PeSSimists assert
that the Chinese date of July 5 must be
readjusted to the calendar and that it is
in reality July l. This is ominous, since
it corresponds with the date assigned by
Chinese rumorS to the general massacre
of the foreigners at Pekin.
There is no immediate prospect of an
advance upon Pekin and the combined
forces lack unity of direction and con-
troll.
There has been, without doubt, con-
siderable shrinkage of confidence in the
at Tien Tsin. The Chinese forces are
standing by their guns and serving
them well and until the Terrible's L.
Founders were brought into use the ar
tillery of the allies was outclassed. De-
tailed descriptions of the fighting are
lacking but the foreign forces appear
to be barely holding their ground and
they may be compelled to fall back upon
the seaboard if the navigator Of the
river be interrupted and their supplies
cut off.
1t is not probable that Sir Alfred
Gaselee, who will arrive at Taku this
month, will command the allied forces.
He has the rank of brigadier general
and has been 80 years in the British
army, serving mainly in Abyssinia.
Afghanistan and India He will COM
mand the Indian troops, but japanese
or Russian general will have the direc-
ton of the entire allied forces Sir AL
fred has the reputation of being a safe
rather than brilliant officer.
The opinion prevails in military cir
Giles here that, apart from the relays of
artillery which are already in motion
for Cape Town for shipment to China
there viii not be an immediate dispatch
of troops from South Africa and that
when several battalions can be spared
by Lord Roberts they will be sent to
India to take the place Of the native
regiments ordered to Taku.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
SAVINGS BANK CLOSES.
Official Charged With Stealing
a Large Sum.

New York, July 13.-The directors of
the Dime Savings bank of Newark, N.
J., decided today to close the insti-
tution's doors until it's affairs can be
Strengthened out. The announcement
that Charles Westervelt, the banks
secretary and treasurer, had been ar
rested on a charge of having stolen a
large sum of money caused a large
crowd of depositors to assemble today
to withdraw their funds, and there was
much excitement when it was learned
that the doors would not be opened.
The crowd became so large that po-
lice reserves were called out to pre-
serve order. President Orion of the
bank is preparing a statement of the
banks affairs, which will be given out
when completed. Westervelt was ar
rested last night at Lyons farms a few
miles from Newark. and taken to East
Orange, where he was arraigned and
committed to Jail in default Of $1,000
bail. The specific charge against him
is that he raised a withdrawal check
from 5000 to 81 200.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
CHECKS AND MONEY
In Large Amounts Await the Return
of J. z. Wollensak.

Chicago, July 13.-The Record says:
Checks for a large amount are sup
posed to be lying in a pile of unopened
mail that awaits the return of John
f. WOllensack and tenants are anxious
to pay thousands Of dollars due for
rent. but no one can tell the where
.abouts of the business man who dis
appeared last November and he left no
agent to act for him in his absence
Mr.. Wollensack is so years old and
is estimated to be worth half a million
dollars. January 10 a letter dated San
Francisco, Cal, was received from him
by an insurance firm. Since then many
efforts to find him have proved una
vailing-
Mr.. Wollensack up to last fall was
manufacturer of hardware specialties.
He had been in the business for many
years. He was an inventor and a num-
Der of specialties which he patented
brought him large returns.
Last fall Mr.. Wollensack retired and
leased his eight-story building to Nor
ley Brothers, saddlery manufacturers.
He released one floor, the third, from
them for use cas- a storage room and
Office When the time came to pay the
rent for December Morley Brothers sent
him a check for the amount due from
them. The check has never been cashed
and is supposed to be lying in Wollen-
sacks mail pile.
On the first of each month for the last
six months Morley Brothers have been
going through the form of sending
check from their Office on the second