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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05

The Committee Stands % to "a
Against Placing Sxteen-to-0ne
Plank in the Platform.
(staff Correspondencc.)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. July I'm the
early part of the evening John P Altgeld
spoke upon the issues Of the campaign, but
was not enthusiastically received. The
speech Of Chairman Richardson was a
strong and conservative statement Of Dem
ocratic principles. His arraignment of the
Republican party for its broken pledges
and extravagant taxation moved the au-
dienca deeply. This speech was chiefly re
markabs for its treatment OF silver which
is now the center Of interest fer the con-
venton
The Committee on Resolutions has been
in session since midday, trying TO harmon
iza the radical factions of the original Sill
Yer States with the conservatives Of the
South and Pacific slope and some of the
Central States. who desire 70 fight this
campaign on the old Democratic lines.
Since P NJ. the committee has stood 2S
10 q in favor of not placing the express
sion of 1s to in the platform
Ii seems practically certain that the
committee Will not agree. and that a mi
nority report will ba presented This ac-
ton will precipitata bitter fight on the
floor. no matter whsther me majority are
content with Simply reaffrming the Chica-
go PLATFORM, or specifically declaring for
free silver at the ratio of 16 TO L 1t is,
nevertheless. clear that the desire 10 side
track free silver as dominant Issue is
not only strong and aggressive, but daily
increasing. The feeling is taking shane
that the needs for a united campaign are
TOO pressing and OF too great importance
10 the country TO be ieopardized by placing
free silver in a position, which the cam
paign of 1896 has shown to be untenabe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05

Footpads, Besides RObbing' Beai
One of Their Victims and
Escape.

TWO men Charles La PTade and Ira
Bass. both residents of Chesterfield, We're
held up and robbed by footpads near the
Richmond end of MByo's Bridge between
midnight and ! O'Clock this morning
Bass. besides being robbed OF ms coat
and money amounting 10 about So' vas
severely beaten about the head by one OF
the hIshwaymeu. The footpadS theA
made their escape, leaving no clues as 70
their identity. 1t IS, however supposed
that they were white men
Tho two men who were attacked tett
Rfchmond 10 so to Manchester, and were
wallz!ug across the bridge. On reachlhS
A potn. lust beyond the second span, they
were attacked by the two robbers VINO
relieved them OF their vatuables- La Prade
,.carel blt Bass was struck by some
hItrn- Instrument. Their assaiIants then
fed and the two gentlemen made their
uay- to the Manchester side of the bridge.
The po.ica of thai city at once sent 0ut
Officer White, and communicated with the
First Station of Richmond. Officers Dugan
and Johnson were detailed, and the police
men mads a thorough search Of the bridge,
but failed TO find any clue as TO the as
saiIan:s.
Iaer met Portuguese and negro on
the bridge, but neither knew anything as
to the robbery. and after close questioning
were released.
One OF the yardmen of the Southern,
however, furnished some facts that may
lead to the detection OF the hishwaymen.
He stated that two white men had :nquir-
ed OF him a. 70 the way 10 the Chesapeake
and Ohio yards. He directed them but
as they left HIN he noticed that one OF
the men carried stick, resembling closely
a wagon spoke He thought that one
end looked as il it had been smeared with
blood and dirt
The police were unable at late hour
this morning TO locate these men, but are
at work on the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
ADVANCING ON TEN TSIN.
Ninety Thousand Chinese Troops to
Attack the Place.

LONDON, July 4.-12:45 P. Ma dis
patch from Taku. dated Saturday, June
30th. and Che Foo, Tuesday. July Sd, says
that the British and Russian admiraIs at
a council of war held on June Goth de-
cided that it was impossible TO attempt
to relieve Pekin without greatly increased
forces. They also concluded that ii would
be possible 10 hold Tien Tsn, but in the
event of this not proving feasible they will
endeavor to retain possession of Taku
One hundred AMI forty thousand Impe-
rial troops are stationed between Pelln
and Tien Tsin, while the strength of the
allied forces which can be concentrated
at present hnrely numbers 10000.
1t is reported that General Nieh ST.
Chang is advancing for an attack on Ten
Tsn with ninety thousand troops.
Another report received at Taku is that
the German Guards rescued the body OF
the murdered Baron Won KetteIer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
BEAUTIFUL SCENE.
The Vast Auditorium Was Brilliantly
Illuminated

KANSAS CITY, July 4.-The scene pre-
sented at the night session OF the
convention was one of brilliancy and
beaucy The vast auditorium was
splend:dly Illuminated by great arc
lights that cleaned from dizzy heights
about the hall like huge stars The color
scheme presented among the innumerahle
lights was of unsurpassed beauty. From
every available point in the immense
steel srIserstructure festoons of the
nationals colors We're futterins gatly in
the delightful breeze that swept through
the hall from the south, tenperinS pleas
antly the heat of The night.
Banked in the commodious galleries.
which rose in tiers from the space re-
served for the delegates and a!ternales.
were thousands Of spectators. the coo!
attire of the men making pretty but
not sharp contrast with the more brilliant
costumes of the ladies. 1t was notable
that nearly every man spectator was In
his shirt sleeves and the parti-colored dis
play Of outing shirts was spectacle sell
dom witnessed anywhere on a scale so
vast.
Nearly an hour before the convention
WAS called to order the spectators seats
were filed Hundreds OF persons. indeed.
had remained in the hall from the after
noon session As the delegates slowly as
semhled the people In the great amphi-
theatre accored the leaders one after an
other cordial receptions.
Al S;s3 Chairman Thomas raped the
convention TO order. although considerably
less thhn two-th;rds of the delegates had
arrived. There was considerable expect
aacy over the arrival of Senator Hill. but
ae failed to put n an appearance.
Pounding vigorously with his gavel. and
is efforts IN this direction being ably sup
tlemenseA by Sergeant-at-Arms Martin.
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,ver 50 many questions as did the other


two
Mr.. Metcalfe's copy. after reafiirmins
the Chicago platform and referring espee-
tally to the ratio in the coinage OF 'sic
metals. denouuces the trusts IN dFas.l0
language and in the same connection re-
fers to the protective tariff as one OIL tue
PRINCIPAL supports of the trust system fe
also condemns the alleged tendency OF ,ae
present Republican administration TOWARDS
imperialism and the increase OF the Stana-
ing army sympathy is expressed for tue
Beers in their struggle with Great Britain,
and the President is condemned for mis-
failure TO take decisive steps looking to-
wards the manifestation Of the sympathy
of our people with the people Of the Trans
vaal.
In connection with the declaration on the
Boer question the assertion Is made iAa'
IL is evident to all men that secret al
lance exists between the Mckinley admin
istration and the British government, and
this alliance is denounced as revolving ana
repusive to all ilberty-loving people.
The platform also takes positive position
on the Philippine question. pronouncins IN
favor of a policy looking to the granting
of liberty and home government 10 the
natives OF tee archipelago with promise
of protection to the people OF that eoun-
try similar Il that which IS vouchsated ny
us to the South American republics.
PIanks have been suggested covering the
question of Chinese immigration. good
roads. the reclamation of the arid lands
OF the West free homes and equal SUI
frage for women
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
MiIl Counnlate the Line.

KNOXVILLE. TENN, July tit was
learned from a reliable source here to-
day that the Tennessee Central Railroad
is negotiating for the purchase OF the
Knoxvill= und Bristol Railroad and VIII
finish the construction OF this road from
Knoxville to Bristol.
The Illinois Central Railroad IS cons'd-
cred TO be backing the Tennessee Central
and seeking an eastern seaco1st 0utLet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
Despair OF Relieving Foreigners.

LONDON, July "A special dispatch
from ST Petersburg says:
''Vice-Admiral .AleSievhs official an
nouncement of the impossi5ility OF ad-
vancing on Pekin without reinforcements
and the necessary pontoons and stores,
has caused despair. and it is regarded as
tantamount 10 abandoning the Europeans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
THE HOBOKEN FIRE.
One Hundred and Twenty-SiS Bodies
Recovered

NEW YoEK. July TIP to Ii o'clock
tonight 125 bodies had been recovered
from the waters of the North River VIC
tins OF the disaster al the North German
Lloyd Steamship docks. There are yet
over one hundred and twenty-five people
missing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
co,onc1 Co,var,Iin's Condition.

There was no material change In the
condition of Colonel c. OBJ. Cowardin on
yesterday and this fact was considered
by his physicians as encouraging.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
SEVEN DEAD.
Disastrous Fireworks Explosion in
PHifatlcIpbiu

PHILADELPHIA, July IA blank
cartridge fired at close range by small
coIored boy into a large collection OF fire
works of a highly explosive character to-
day. cost the lives of seven children and
severe burns and liberation TO twenty
three other children and one woman.
The explosion occurred in front Of a
bake shop in the most thiclIiy populated
section of the city. The fireworks were
on a sidewalk stand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
SUM NARY OF TO-DAY's NEWS.
Local.

lIus-ii
Slap on the head caused Robinson's
PRESIDENT Kemper. OF the Virginia
TeIeNlone Company. talks of plans
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
sued. ,
Alleged murderer Sam Williams taken
hack 10 South Carolina.
Jefferson Club entertains.
second Baptist Church in Newport
News destroyed By FIRE
Deputy Collector of Bedford county
missing. short n his accounts
The Fourth observed as national
holiday in many places
Second District Democratic ConVen-
ton set for August I'd in Newport News
cracker in Norfolk.
General.
Bitter fight in the Platform Committee
over silver plank. and two reports are
likely.
Six dead and many injured oy expio-
sion OF an oil tank
The leaning is toward Stevenson for
Vice President
ance
Foreign.
1t is reported that not one foreigner
Is. lett alive IN Pekir,.
Army of Chinese advancing to attack
impossible to send relief TO PeFin. as
the allies are on the defensive, ISat1QS
against large odds. Aa
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ct,,, uo,d;no ont July 1st.

BERLIN. July "A telegram from
Shanghai says the British Legation at
Pekin was still besieged July 1st. but the
date. July 1st, is questioned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
Kruger at NciSp7,.it.

| LONDON, July According to a dis
| patch from Cape Town President Kruger
lds reported to have moved to Nelspruit,
the transport station for Lydenburg.
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NIGHT SESSION.

When the Committee on Resolutions re-
assembled al $50 tonight Chairman Jones
was of the opinion that the fight over the
platform would ba carried into the con-
ventiou, as two reports would be pre-
sented.
\ large number of speeches were made,
notably by those fovorins simple re-
affirmation OF the Chicago platform.
Carter H. Harrison. of Chicago; Judge
Van Wyck, OF New York: Representative
Bali OF Texas: e W. McCiettricll. OF Yer
mont; Z. Morse. of Indiana; Baughman.
of Maryland: Gibbons, of Florida and
BIackman. OF louisiana, supported the
conservative View.
Senator Jones, chairman of the com
mttee, mdade an earnest appeal for the
retention of the ratio provision. He said
that not Il vote woud be gained ny the
omission, while the hedtention OF the pre-
visiond would greatly strengthen Tile
ticket in Mississippi valley States. He
also appealed for the granting of Mr-
Bryan's wishes in the matter, saying that
his impressions came from hids close
contact with the people and were apt to
be right.
Senator Money. of Mississippi aataSo-
nized the IS 20 1 provision because he saws
its insertion would lose votes TO the
ticket He thought the representatives
in the committee from thde Mississippi
valley States and not others should be
consulted as to the political chances N
their States.
Senator Moneys speech was somewhat
sensational He said that while he yielded
to no one in his admiration OF Mr.. Bryan,
neither ne or any other man was big
enough to coerce the conscience of the
whole Democratic party.
Senator TiIfman took the floor at 10
O'Clock and made a vigorous plea for
specific declaration for 10 to /. He said
the party could not afford to retreat one
step on its allegiance to silver. and that
the convention should accede to the de-
mands of the Northwest in this matter.
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XiuKeen the Feace.

SHANGHAI. July 4Al the Viceroys
of the Yang Use Kians region have de-
termined to keep the peace. The Cover
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RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The Thermometer ranged as follows at
The Times Office yesterday: 9 a. AZ. a2:
Is NJ. ~; ; p. NJ. 1oo:N6 P. N. a5: p NJ,
IS: Il AZ, 81. Average temperature, 81 2-S-
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CONTINUED on Seventh Pase.l
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WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Thursday:
Virginia and North Caroiira-Fair and
warm Thursday; fair Friday: fresh South
westerly winds.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-30
A, p. TUNNEL TO RESUME.

Silver Plume Standard: 1t is rumored
that work is to be commenced at the A..
2. tunnel about the first of November.
A gentleman from Chicago was up there
last Sunday examining the machinery,
and he intimated that new and larger
plant might be erected with which to
carry on the work Of driving the tunnel.
Whether work is commenced this fall or
not, it is certain that efforts are being
made by those in charge of the affairs of
the tunnel company to so arrange mat
ters as to resume operations as soon as
possible, and there is little doubt but
that the tunnel will some day be pushed
on through the mountain according to
the plans originally conceived by Mr..
Pomeroy. Litigation seems to have
been the principal reason why work has
not progressed long before this.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-30
Diamond Field.

The Inst and only game of the season
will occur ut city park next Monday,
Labor Day, when the Eks will ngain
cross bats with the Woodmen of the
World. Each team having won one
game, this game will be tho deciding
one Of the series, and will be contest,
from start to finish for supremacy. The
Elks' band will give grand concert be
fore the game. In the evening dance
will be given by the Woodmcn Of the
World. Music by the Opera House Or
chcstra.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-30
August IIuw.r.

at is surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, that in my travels in all parts
oil the world, for the last ten years, have
met more people having used Green's
August Flower than any other remedy
for dyspepsia, deranged liver and stom.
ach, and Tor constipation. find for
tourists and snlcsmen, or for persons fill.
ing Office positions, where headaches and
general bad feelings from Irregular habits
exist, that Green's Lusust Flower is n
grand remedy 1t does niurc the system
by frequent use, and is excellent for sour
stomachs and Indigestion Sample bot.
ties free at Ii. L. Davis & Co.
Sold by all dealers in all civilized
countries.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-30
lie ssat,I Party.

Last Thursday evening Mrs. james
McGrew at her residence on Spring
street, this city, entertained number OF
young people in honor OF her friend Miss
Annie Nicholson, who has been spending
several weeks hers, prior to that young
lady taking her departure for her home
in Denver. pleasant evening was spent
IN instrumental and vocal music. dane.
ing and cake walking and play ing games.
During the evening refreshments were
served. Among those present were the
Misses May Chesterfield, Nellie Key,
Mary Wclch, Minnie and Rcnnio Sim.
mons, Maggie Leahy, b. Noonan and
Messrs. Charles Patterson, PADDY Welch,
James Me;rics, Louis Fischel, Harry
HnmllicS, John Ross, james Davis.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-30
NEWS AND NOTES.
ing one.

A large, well-defined crevice OF low
grade ore has been cut into in the Buck
ley shaft on Gunnel hill
A party of tributers are taking out
top iron and quartz from the Hamlet
mine on German mountain, below the
track of the Colorado & Southern rail-
road, this city.
Cody & &C., who are working on the
easterly portion of the Mammoth lode,
this city, will ship smelling ore next
week to the Chamberlain Sampling
works in Black Hawk.
George Loughran, OF Denver, came up
Friday and left for the property OF the
Oro Verde company, west of Yankee,
where gasoline plant is being installed
and power drills will be used in driving
that enterprise beyond its present head
ing.
The Golden Transcript of August %
says: Large tunnels are being driven
into the mountains east of Floyd hill.
A large stamp mill will soon be erected
in that vicinity to treat the ore. This
brings the development of paying mines
still nearer to our county.
Lessees of the East Front1nac mine in
South Willis gulch, Russell district,
made shipment of ore to the Black
Hawk sampling works. The ore is ship
ped via the Gilpin Tramway compan,'s
line, that property being adjacent to the
end of the main line of that enterprise.
A letter received from Breckenridge,
Summit county, says that William
Young has very nice streak OF rich ore
in his Montrose group Of veins on Collin
was formerly a partner of Alfred Wett-
stein, who sold the Silver Wave mine in
Summit county number OF years ago.
Idaho Springs Gazette: Fred Burns,
James Humphrey and Captain Jack
Manhire trecently engaged in the Trans
vaal) have formed combination to work
near the Hall ranch. The prospects are
good for quick and large returns. Work
will begin Monday.
Manager Mccain, OF the Kansas. Bur.
roughs Consolidated Mining company,
last Monday measured up the shaft on
the Phnnix. Burroughs, which is l,l5G
feet in depth at the point where the
18th levels are being driven. At this
point in the mine there is good body
OF ore, the values in which are better
than formerly
Casper Engel, former Yankee hill
prospector, is now opening up promis.
ing prospect in pleasant Valley district,
near the Walter O'Connor ranch. Cas-.
per has sold out his interests in Vermil.
lion district. Tuesday he showed Tug
OBSERVER reporter n gold rctrt weigh.
ing n little over hnlf an ounce the result
Of paintings he had made from surface
quartz and dirt from his location
A. b. McGalrey, of Denver, appointed
receiver OF the Crown Point Virgina
property during the time that Mr..
Joseph had charge of the property, has
recovered from the Hendrie. BoltheiT
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-30

counties. Their trip was pleasant one,
void of accident and mishap. While
away they visited G. f. Barker and
family, of Denver, who are in camp at
Mr. Barker's ranch in Middle park.
Rev. j. M. Desaulniers, pastor of st.
Mary's Church of the Assumption, re-
turned from his summer vacation last
Saturday, which was spent at his old
home in Canada. The reverend father
had very enjoyable visit, and returns
very much benefited by his vacation.
Mrs. M. Lehmkuhl, daughter Miss
Lizzie and son Herbert, came up from
Denver last Tuesday morning. Mrs
Lehmkuhl and son return this afternoon.
Miss Lizzie will remain until next week
visiting friends.
Prof. Clark and Rev. Alexander Mac
kay returned from n ten days vacation
in Middle park last evening. They re-
port having had good time, but found
the roads very disagreeable from the ac
cumulated dust.
r. c. Young, general manager of the
Gunnell Gold Mining and Milling com
pany, came up Tuesday from Denver
and spent several days here this week.
Miss Mabel Teats, who has been visit
ing her friend Miss Ethel Harris. in
Denver, for the past seven weeks. re-
turned to this city Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Fred Neumeyer left for Denver
Monday, where she will pack up and re-
move her household goods to this city.
and will remain here for the winter.
Ernest LIE Neve Foster, manager of
the Saratoga Cyclops, came up Tuesday
from Denver. He was accompanied by
his son Oscar.
George A. Wright and j. I. Perkins of
the West Nottaway Gold Mining COM
pany, registered at the Teller yesterday
Mrs. Ii. p. Davies accompanied her
brother, E. w. Williams, to Denver, on
his return Tuesday evening.
Miss Estelle Presnell visited friends
and relatives in Golden Saturday and
Sunday.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-30
New Hotel for Idaho Sprinp.

The business men OF Idaho Springs
are forming company to build hotel
costing 100000. An option on choice
site has been secured. The structure
will be three stories in height and con.
tain not less than 100 rooms. The ma
terial used and character of the build
ing will depend upon the amount OF
money subscribed. A prominent East
ern hotel man has agreed to furnish the
new hotel and take lease for term of
of years.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-30

Manufacturing company the sum of
$1,000 awarded him by the Colorado
state supreme court for services rendered
as receiver. The court held that the
parties who applied :or the appointment
of a receiver were liable for the services
rendered by the receiver.
Last week :he tributers working in
the Bonanza tunnel kept fifteen stamps
dropping on ore from that property, five
at the Hidden Treasure, five at the
Eagle and five at the Gilpin stamp mills
IN Black Hawk. The ore is giving very
satisfactory returns by plate amalgama-
ton, the stamp mill concentrates COM
manding very good price from ore pur-
chasers.
Job, Flagler d Belcher of the go
mine, southeast of the Saratoga, Rus
sell district, last week made shipments
of smelling ore to Denver. Connections
have been made from the lower level
with the adit, above which affords a
splendid air circuit and egress from the
mine in case of accident. Quite num-
ber of miners are employed on company
account in addition to the tributers.
George Fertig, of the Golden Sheaf
mine, Vermillion district, came in at an
early hour Saturday morning. George
reports that he is in Il heavy slide in the
adit through which he is opening that
vein, and that he will sink an air shaft
from the surface and upraise from the
back of the adit. After attending to
business matters in Black Hawk he re-
turned tie the mine Sunday morning.
The plant of machinery formerly in
use at the West Flack mine, westerly
portion of Qnartz hill, has been removed
to the Powers mine in Willis gulch. Rus
sell district, and has been placed on the
deep shaft of that vein, through which
which future development work will be
made. w. j. Chamberlain, the we'll
known ore purchaser of Denver, forms
member OF the pool who have lease and
bond of the property.
Two cars OF ore were shipped this
week from the Old Town mine in Ora
ham gulch to the Roberts concentration
works at Idaho Springs.
The local pool of Russell Gulch miners
working the West Justice, in Lake. Rus
sell districts, this week made carload
shipment OF smelling ore to the Denver
smelters.
The Specie Payment mine is now
making regular shipments OF stamp mill
ore to Black Hawk. The mine is look
ing well wherever it has been opened up.
Fred Neumeyer reports that the
Doodle mine, in Eureka district, has
been relieved of the water, and from now
on development work vii, go forward
steadily.
Robb & Co. on the Peru mine have
ceased sinking at depth of 100 feet
They are engaged in extending a level
west at that depth.
Monday "A delay of few hours oc-
CURED at the Grand Army shaft on
Gunnell hill through the breakage of
the holster friction.
The Colorado Gold Mines Investment
company is recent incorporation with
n capital stock Of 100000, to operate in
Arapahoe and GiIpin counties. The in
corporators are Sam V. Newell Lyme S.
Newell, Jr., and John johnson.