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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
KILLED TWO BOXERS.
Mrs. Eugene Crane, of Shanghai, III
minneapolis.
(Bv Associa tod Presr

u hIutdpOlIS.
{By Associated Press)
NIINNEAFOLIS, MINI, August Is
Mrs Eugene Crane, of Shanghai China,
arrived here to-day. While visiting at
Sinu. fifty miles from Wei Hal Wei, Mrs.
Crane was attacked by q mob of Boxers
at the residence OF ]. T. Elliston. She
had been visiting at the house of the Brit
ish Consular Agent earlier in the evening,
in company with Mrs. Elliston AS they
started for home about 9 O'Clock a Russian
accosted them. saying he was fearful of
a Boxer uprising and that they had better
lookout for themselves. Thoroughly
alarmed, the women hastened home and
hrtf barely entered the house before a
dozen Boxers were ilammering at the
door. They tried to break down the door,
but failing in this one of them secured
entrance through a window.
Mrs. Crane ran into the next room for
her revolver. When she returned the
Chinaman was inside the room and help
ing another man to enter. She fired and
the man dropped. The one in the window
hung in full view, and Mrs. Crane rushed
up and placed the revolver against his
breast and fired again. He fell back into
tho crowd.
The mob started for the rear of the
house. when Mrs. Crane opened fire again,
dropping another. She and Mrs. Elliston
afterwards dragged the Chinaman, who
had fallen in the house, out on the street.
where a half-doZen other dead Cinnamon
were found the next morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26

report that the Japanese troops pursued
! the Dowager-EmDress, and the Court
! overlook them eighty miles southwest of
| Pekin.
The Emperor, it is added. threw himself
| on the protection of his captors. The
prisoners have not yet reached Eekin.
In the engagement at Tien-Tsin, one
thousand Americans, British and Japan
ese, routed three thousand Chinese, and
killed three hundred of them.
The Viceroy Of Szc Chuen is reported
at Shanghai to be sending troops to
Tonquin frontier and to be intending to
fight the French at Meng-Tze.
The bulk of the German fleet recently
at Shanghai, has gone to Taku as an
escort to the German Minister, DIR.
Mumm Won Schwarzenstein, who is bound
for Pekn.
Clan fights are Of daily occurrence in the
Hung Shan district.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
LlHUNG CHANG.
Chinese Officials Think He Has Start
ed North

By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, d. c.. August 25.-Chi-
nese officials expressed belief to-day that
Ii Hung Chang, the Chinese peace envoy,
had started for Pekin or Tien Tsin. While
there is said to be no official advices to
this effect, yet it is so in accordance with
the expectations of China's course, that
the officials accept it as fact. If this
prove 10 be correct. it may bring about
early opportunity for personal exchanges
between Earl Ii and the commissioners
of the allies, and the ministers of the re-
spective powers.
The Chinese Government has been entire
1y silent since the capture Of Pekin, except
in the two communications from Ii Hung
Chang. and up to the present time Minis
ter WI has received no word responsive
to the American answer sent. to him by
Mr.. Adee last Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
WILL SUPPORT BRYAN NOW.
Hon. Thomas NJ. Scott, a Palmer Fiiec-
tor-at-Larse in 1896, Changes.

Hon. Thomas NJ Scott. of Northampton
county, who was a candidate for eiector-
at-large on the Palmer-Buckner ticket, in
1856, has written letter to a friend here
saying that he would support Bryan and
Stevenson this year. Mr.. Scott made a
number of speeches on the Eastern Shore
and in other parts of the State for Palmer
and Buckner four years ago, out now
SAYS he will offer his services TO the
Nemocratic State Committee and Will
make speeches for Bryan this year II
given assignments. He is one OF the most
prominent men on the Eastern Shore ana
one of the most attractive and powerful
speakers in his section of the state lie
is a lawyer by profession, but being
wealthy man. retired from the practice
of law several years ago. He says his
views on the money question nave not
changed, but that he agrees Win W.
Rryon on the question of Imperialism,
which he regards as the real issue IN ehis
campaign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
THREE NARROWLY
ESCAPE DEATH
Traction Car on Broad Street Runs
Down Trio and One is Ser
iousIy Injured.

Jchh Mosby, 4 twelve-year-cid colorei
lad, was struck by the fender of Car No.
Oh the Richmond Traction ut Broad ani
Jefferson Streets, about O'Clock yester-
1aS afternoon, and the result of the con-
tact with the Efe-savinS appliance was
the breaking of the boys left leg Just
above the ankle and the crushing Of the
right thigh. Mosby and two other negro
iaus narrowly escaped death under the
Wheets OF the car. They were stealing a
1loe on an ice wagon that was coming
down Broad Street, and at Jefferson Street
the driver either turned and yelled at the
"oSs 70 get off the wagon or cut at them
with his whip
This caused The youngsters to jump
from the wagon and rush across the tracks
OF the Traction Company, just as Car No.
l, West-bound, came along at a fast clip.
MoSeN companions were struck by the
fender first They were trpped and landed
squareiy in the fender. Mostly was not
so fortunate. AIosby had just reached
the south rail of the track upon which
'he car was coming when the fender
struck him. His body fell into the ap-
1llance. but his legs were in some manner
drawn under the fender. and his legs We're
broken either by the fender or the ma
chlnery under the car. None of the wheels
passed over his legs
The screams of the little fellow attracted
the attention OF persons on the street III
that vicinity and of the passengers on the
car. Several women came near fainting
and there was considerable commotion for
a few minutes. As quickly as he could,
the mortorman brought the car to a
standstill and medical aid was summoned
A little later the city ambulance was tele-
phoned for and the injured boy was taken
to the almshouse, Where his broken legs
were set last night by Drs. Fisher and
Nuckols.
afoshy will not lose either leg. but his
right leg will probably be much shorter
than the other.
Richard Oeters was the motorman, and
C. "A. Atkinson the conductor on the car,
and both declare that the accident was in
no way attributable to the company or
to neglect on the part of either. DR.. Fisher
says the Mosby boy will get well. ihe
other lads were not hurt beyond having
received few scratches by falling into
the fender.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Railroad Deal.
Ey ASSocjotad Press

NASHVILLE, TENN, August 25.-W
S. Smith, of Kansas City, was negot.a ting
with c. P. Huntington for the control OF
the Chesapeake and Nashville road, and
negotiations would have been completed
had it not been for the death of Mr.. Hunt
ington.
The arrangements contemplated the i'm
mediate extension of the road from Gal
laty to Nashville, and from Scotcsvtlle.
Ky, via Mammoth Cave, to a connection
with the Southern at Bloomingtield. The
deal will be consummated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
CORDUA'S DEATH.
He Walked Boldly TO Place of Execu-
tion and Was Not Bound.
IL IsrnSS !

LONDON. August 25-A special dispatch
from Pretoria, dated August 2ith. gives
details of the exception on Friday of
Lieutenant Cortua, of the Transvaal ar
ttllery, convicted by Il court-mart.al of
breaking his parole in plotting ~ otuct
Lord Roberts and kill British onicer5-
Cordla walked fear,essly to the garden
behind the jail At his own request he
was not bound and SAT n a cEntr with
folded arms He told Captain Barehard,
commanding the firing party. that he was
reuify and ten bullets struck him
The body was buried near the spot
where the lieutenant fell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
BOXERS DRIVEN OUT,
Allied Troops March Through Doors
Of Imperial Palace.

(By Associated Press)
PARIS, August e5.-General Frey, COM
manding the French forces at Pekin tele-
graphs from there, under date OF August
Goth:
1.-The allies have driven the Boxers from
all points they occupied. The allies are
camped outside the Imperial palace, which
was occupied by some soldiers Of the regu-
lar Chinese army. The generals decided
to march the international forces through
the palace doors, which We're afterwards
closed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
TROOPS AT TAKU.
Many Are in Port and Are Bein. Hur-
ricd to the Front.
lBy Associatcd pressl

tBv AsSOciatcd Press
TAkU, August 2i.-Transports are
pouring into Taku. Three large German
vessels have arrived and are unloading
one regiment that has disembarked is on
way to Pekin and another is bound for
Tien Tsin. Three Russian vessels also in
the harbor The Fifteenth Infantry the
Third Artillery and 500 marines are camp
ed at Tien Tsin awaiting orders.
Rations for forty days are being for
warded to the Pekin contingent by boat.
a hundred civilians have left Pekin. in
GLIDING the customs force and are on their
way down the river
The foreigners here desire that an ex-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
THREATENED TO KILL BRYAN.
This Charge Brought Against Welsh
man Was Not Sustained
fPr Associated PrcS51

OMAHA, NEB., August 25.-William NJ.
Williams, a Welshman. employed in a
smelter here, ann nounced, 1t is said. to one
of Ills fellow workers to-day that he in
tended 70 kill William J.. Bryan when he
came to attend the Jacksonian picnic this
afternoon. He was Immediately arrested
Williams is charged by some Of. his fell
low -wort:men with bang an anarchist.
The police this afternoon released VIII
liarns, having failed tc vecify the of!arge
rhey believe the information denouncIns
Williams was purely malicious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
CROPS SUFFER.
South Carolina Cotton. Cane and Corn
Cut Short.


ATT. ANITA, GA, August Pa special
to The Constitution, from Columbia, 5. c.,
says:
South Carolina crops have suffered dis
astrousIy frcn9 the present hot spell COM
bined with the dro, sht. Recently q few
local showers have fallen over very linn
tied areas, bu. otherwise there has been
no rain in August Some farmers e5tl-
mate the cotton crop has been reduced
forty per cent, but only allowin, a loss of
12 per cent on an average yield on the
acreage planted the loss will be 100000
bales Or 450OGOO.
The loss on other crops, sugar cane,
late corn and-hay will make the total
over 100000 Unless there are general
rains within a very few days the drought
will become a disaster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
GERMkNY'S ATTITUDE.
Will Insist on Adequate Redress for
Chinese Crimes.


Copyright. 1860. by the Associated Press.)
BERLIN. August cc55.-Oficial circles here
emphasize the statement that Germany
attitude in China stands precisely the
same-viz.. adequate redress for Chlnese
crimes against international rights. ana
the re-eslablishment of an orderly state
OF affairs. and the installation of Gov
ernment willing and able to give Guaran-
tees against the recurrence of the recent
outraSeS-
Many papers however. continue to ex,
press distrust of the intentions Oh seterai
of the Powers. especially Great Britain
and France. claiming they have separate
plans regarding the Yang Use Valley ana
the southern provinces.
The belief is generally held here by
both the Government and the press that
Count Won Waldersee will find plenty to
do after his arrival In China. even If his
command IS restricted to the province
of Pc Chi II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
PRICE THREE CENTS.

nesdav night about 10 O'Clock. The light
ming struck negros. house. setting II on
fire and burning up child, who eouid nos
get out. The steeple of the PrespytesIah
Church was also struck and knocked ou-
The Taylor -Cannady Buggy ConipaAs
shipped two cars OF ouggies this week.
The tobacco sales have been very hsnt
this week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
NO REPLY.
Cllaffee Has Not Sent Report on Con-
ditions as Requested.
(By Associated Prcss.)

(By Associated Prcss.)
WASHINGTON, August 25.-The War
Department has not yet received from
General Chaffee the report requested of
him a few days ago upon conditions in
Pekin. In fact, several recent cabegrams
of inquiry addressed to General Chaffee
have not been answered.
1t is supposed that the uncertainty Of
communication between Pekin and Tien
Tsin is responsible for General Chaffees
silence. The wires have heen cut between
the capital and Tien Tstn, and it is proba-
bic that the messages were sent by
courier to Pekin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
HANNA IN PHILADELPHIA.
Conferred for Two Hnirs With Manu-
turcrs OF That City.

(Ry Associated prrSsD
PHILADELPHIA. August 25-Natsonat
Chairman Hanna cnme here from Ne"
York to-day and held a conference lasting
two hours with about two dozen mahulac-
turers and business men Of tbs city. Inc
conference was held in the Offices OF w.
w. Gibbs. the Eastern Pennsyivanla mem.
Der of the Advisory Board OF the Repunii-
can National Committee.
After the conference Senator Hanna ieit
for New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
A SHOT AT OHIO.
Texans Admonisl Her of Danger of
Setting Law at Defiance.
CBy Associated Press.)

SHERMAN, TEXAS, August 25.-At a
public meeting of the citizens presided
over by Judge r. Il. Hazlewood last night,
resolutions were passed protesting against
unciviliZed conduct on the par. Of our
sister State Of Ohio. and admonishing
them ''of the pernicious example they
displayed in setting the laws of the land
at defiance in this age of civilization and
land Of Christianity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
received here from sb,noh,; a,4,a A.,

received here from Shanghai, dated August
35th. says.
1.-THE Viceroy of Chang chih Tung de-
clares that he will resist any attempt to
extort territory or to interfere with the
armies of he various vfceroys.
at is stated here that Prince Tum and
Prince Tuan were captured by the Japa-
nese"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Mr.. COOKE DEAD.
Expires at Retreat for the Sick Early
This Morning.

This NIOs'IllnT.
Mr.. William Noel Cooke, of the State
Rank. died at the Retreat for the Sick al
2:m O'Clock this morning. An operation
was performed on him by Drs Mcclure
and Henson yesterday, but too late TO
save Mr. Cookies life.
Mr.. Cooke was in the twenty-third year
Of his age and was the son OF B. T. ana
Fannie B. Cooke. He resided at NO. 1oo
North Nineteenth Street
The announcement OF the funeral Wili pe
made from the various pulpits this morn
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
start for Tjcu TSin,
GRr AsSnciatnd Press \

(By Associated PreSS.
LONDON, August Pa special dispatch
from Pekin, dated August 10Th, says:
Forty Americans, with an escort OF
United States troops, start for Tien Tsn
Tomorrow"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
DEWET ESCAPED.

Crossed the River In the Grange ilver
Colony by a suse.
fBy Associated Press
KRUyGERSDORP, August 2o.-Conmand-
ant DeIarey appeared yesterday before
Banks Station with large force and sum-
monsd flha garrison, commanded by Lord
a Themar1e. to surrender. which the sarri-
CON refused to do. In the meantime Dewet
Iook advantage Of this ruse and crossed
the river towards the Orange River Colo
81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
NO NEWS FROM PEKIN.
Seriously Feared That Communica-
tions are Cut.
(By Associated Press. }

BERLIN, August =25.-The Foreign Office
officials Informed the Associated Press
correspondent this evening that they mad
not received any direct news from Pekin
since Thursday. and expressed apprehen-
sion that the communications were inter
rupted. They say it depends entirely upon
China whether the war will be continued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
nlr. Pat,cson's NIishap.

Hon. S. S. T. Pattsson. while riding his
bicycle to Lakeside yesterday, met with
quite serious accident. While riding
down a hill his wheel upset and Mr.. Pat
teson fell, spraining his ankle very badly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
STREET FIGHTING.
Allies Have Not Force Sufficient to
Police PelSin.
(Ry Associated, Pre-

Hf'E AsSbciutGN FFtEs. -I---.--.7-
LONDON, August 25,-Street-ighting
breaks out intermittently in Pekin, ac-
cordinE TO dispatches from Shanghai,
the allies moi having sufficient forces TO
police the vast city. AS small parties
OF the troops penetrate into new dis
tricts. they have to engage half-armed
mohs.
a Shanghai dispatch of date repeats the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Che Foo FR1DAY, August 24-It is rumored good
thor that Russia Germany and Japan have declared war on
China and invite ENGLAND and the United States retire

pedition shall be sent against Pao Ting
Fu to destroy the city and avense the
massacres of foreigners which occurred
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Negro Child Burned Up,

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
OXFORD. N. c., August "a severe
passed over Oxford We'd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
viii Resist ANY ATTEMPT.

(By Associated Press.)
s LONDON, August PA special dispatch
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
RANGE OF THEnMomErEn

The thermometer ranged as follows a
The Times office yesterday: 8 "A. NJ, Sc; /:
NJ, S. 3 p M. s2;; s. p. NJ, ss: q p. N.
81; u NJ, s.. Average temperature, 81 IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Sunday and Monday:
Virginia and North Carolina Generally
fair sunday and Monday; nsat southwest
teriy winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-03
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-03
STRIKE IN NEWPORT NEWS
The Mayor Declines to Obey, the Be


The Mayor Declines to Obey, the Be.
hest of the City Council.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May 2.-spe-
cial-The union carpenters are fighting
for a dav of nine hours with the same
pay they have been getting for day OF.
ten hours The demand for this change
has been acceded to by all the contrac-
tors in the city except two, and these
will probably come to it. Their men have
struck
The stonecutters have demanded an
eight-hour day. and have struck for It,
The bricklayers have made a similar de-
mand, to take effect June ist II the
demand is not acceded to the brickiayers
will strike.
These men are all outside the ship
yards.
The Mayor having refused to sign the.
paving contracts, the Council has au-
thorized the City Attorney to take steps
to compel him to do So Application for
a mandamus will be made in the Circuit
Court in the latter part of the month.
His Honor declares he will fight the issue
TO a finish The principal question is
whether or not it is the Mayors duty TO
sign contracts when ordered to do so by
the Council after turning down his veto.
The Mayor claims discretionary power in
this instance The Council declares that
he has no discretion, but must execute
the contracts whether he objects to them
personally or not.
One of the boldest robberies in the his
tory of the city occurred to-day about
noon at the home of Mn. w. II. MAher.
No. 25Gs circuit Avenue. Mrs. Maher
was in the house alone, sitting in the
basement a negro entered through
rear window on the first floor and gath
cred up all the jewelry he could find,
aggregating in value some $500, and in
Guiding Mrs Makers wedding and en-
gagement rings, solitaire earrings and
handsome brooch. The thief then dis
appeared, and there is no clue to him.
The loss was not discovered until some
hours after the robbery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-03
MILITARY MATTERS
Great Activity Being Shown Among
the Soldiers.


F.nmnanv C. Guard of the Common
wealth. met at their rooms, in the Regl-
mental Ar1nory, last night and elected
DR.. f. NJ Hardy second lieutenant Inc
meeting was a very enthusiastic one. and
speeches were made by Captains Watson
and Shackelford-
Company b, Walker Light Guards, met
for drill last night, and were marched
under Captain A. W. Miller around the
City Hall. attracting quite a crowd.
Company F also held meeting Tuesday
evening. and the time was devoted. to
snstructing and drilling recruits.
Company d, Old Dominion Guards, held
their annual target practice Tuesday
afternoon at Cllinlborazo Park, which, ow-
ing to the inclement wea Their on Saturday.
the anniversary OF the company, had to
be postponed
Quite a number of excellent scores were
made. IS shown below:
w j. Glass. the, winner of the gold
medal. - points: OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES nt.
IT. B. Harrison, u; Sergeant j. D. Pitts.
70; First Sergeant III. II. Luffsey, -;
Second Sergeant T. L. Johnson, II; Fourth
Sergeant n. L. Bew, 8; Privates 7. B.
Harrison. Jr., .; E. Nv. Pitts. 9: n. C.
ArflaIst, s; corporals Il. NJ. Bernstein and
Ionic Kinker. {; Prdvates NJ III. Carter
and James Phillips. 8; Boyle and Urdrix.
8: Sam Goldstein. 4: Epps and j. E. VIII
kerson. s; &C. C. Martin, Matthew Man