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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
VETS BANQUET.
Confedcratcs Serving in Congress
form an Organization.
Washington Bureau, The Times.
IL,


Washington Bureau, The Times.
No 515 Fourteenth Street
WASHINGTON. d. G.. May 2S.-Spe-
cial-The organization of ex-Confederate
soldiers now serving in Congress. which
owes its inception to the efforts OF capt.
Lamb, of Richmond. held their first ban
quet tonight at the metropolitan Hotes-
About fifty eligible members were pres
ent including Senator Daniel, Senator
Berry OF Arkansas. and Gen Joe Wheel
er OF Alabama. The opening remarks
were made by Capt. Lamb. who intro
duecd Representative Richardson, of Ten
nessee as the POSTMASTER. Among the
speakers was Senator Daniel who was
first called upon. and responded in mis-
best vein, largely historical. The gather
ing proved in every way Il most enjoyable
affair. and Will doubtless become u per
uanent feature of the social life among
the Southern people at the nations Capi-
tai.
A feature of the evening was the ap-
pearance of Representative Otey. in his
noth-eaten uniform OF Il Confederate
Major. In the course OF his remarks he
called for Dixie and as the orchestra
struck up the familiar strain all joined
in singing it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29

work, and the body was discovered by
sc!ne Of the workmen at the Tredesar
Works.
Coroner Taylor was at once notified and
after viewing the body ne deemed an In
quest Unnecessary, having come to the
conclusion that the cause OF death was
accidental drowning.
Townes was walking along with another
colored man named Thomas Moore, pre-
vious to reaching the canal. When the
canal was reached Moore was several
yards ahead. When Towne fell in the
canal he cried for help. but his companion
could not reach him in time to save him
The body will be buried by the city au-
thorities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
PROFESSOR STONES WORK.
Ten Plates With the Forty-Foot
Camera Were Exnoscd.

CHARLESTON. S. C., May 2S.-The at
mosphe.ic conditions We're most favorable
for the eclipse at Ninnisboro, this state,
to-day. AT the station OF the Leander
Mccormick Observatory of the University
of Virginia, in charge of Professor Stone,
Ten plates were exposed with the forty
foot camera. The corona was observed
usually by telescope. The general char
acter OF the corona was the same as that
usually seen at times OF minimum sun
spot activity. No relation between the
ailments and the individual protuberan-
cy could be detected, though this point
was carefully studied. a number OF
smaller cameras were mounted on a polar
axis for studying the extent OF the outer
corona With one OF these a color screen
was used for studying the distribution OF
coroaum about the sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
WON MONEY IN A GALL0P.
Lieutenant Gigson Only Starter i'll the
Latoni:l Derby.

Lieutenant Gigson Only Starter i'll the
Latoni:, Derby.
CINCINNATI, OHIO May 2S.-The
thousands who gathered at Latonia to see
what promised 10 be the greatest derby
of the year met with bitter disappoint-
ment. The race was q farce. Lieutenant
Gibson was the only starter. and simply
had to gallop around the track TO win
the big prize Up TO noon the track was
in good shape, but then there came
heavy rainfall and spoiled all the chances
of contest in the derby. Hiram ScoS-
gan, Highland Lad Florisar, Kentucky
Farmer and St. Ivor were scratched
This left but one horse in the race-Lieu-
tenant Gibson-and he gotlaped the dis
tance a mile and a half, for the big
purse Thus the famous Latonia Derby
of 1860 passed into history, and Leuten-
ant Gibson the crack Western three
year-oId remains unbeaten.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
THE WORK AT PINEHURST.
Not as NIuc!, Was Accomplished as
Had Beer Hoped.

Had Been Hoped.
PINEHURST, N. c., May Especial
Seventeen instruments were used in the
observations here to-day. Included in this
list was forty foot photo helioGraph,
taking a five-inch photo of the sun and
extending to tgselve inches of the Corona;
three cameras of A. and 6-inch aperture;
two spectroscopic gratings for photo-
graphing the spectrum lines of the corona.
and prismatic camera. Several
cameras We're mounted and used by pri-
vate individuals, some Of which gave ex-
celent results.
Owing to the fact that the flash
spectrum from the corona did not ap-
pear there was a loss Of about twenty
five seconds during the first part OF
totality. This fash was TO have been
the signal for the arrival Of the totallty.
and the exposing was to have commenced
on that second. Ii is thought here now
that the flash is uncertain and an I'M
reliable indication of totallty. The delay
threw the last exposures after totally
and those plates may be spoiled, although
one astronomer holds the opinion that
photographs will be procured showing
the corona in sunlight, which would be
a very unusual occurrence
Three free-hand sketches of the corona
were made by different astronomers dur
ing totalty and agreed fairly well. Al
though NOT as much was accomplished
as had been hoped, still the observations
here are thought by those competent to
Judge to be a success and of much value
to science.
The Plates will be developed in Wash
ington. so that no immediate results will
be obtainabe.
On the whole. the observations here
are thought to be a success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
ATTACKED BY A MOCCASIN.
a Physician Extracts the Poison With
His Month

ROANOKE, VA, May 2S-Special.-
Tucker. Bowles, a merchant of S:ewarts
vile was sitting on his front porch yes
terday when he was attacked and bitten
by moccasin snake. a physician was
called and with the use of his mouth, ex-
tracted the noison by sucking the wound.
The commencement exercises OF Vlr-
gina College have begun. Rev DR.. James
Arthur preached the baccalaureate sermon
last night The concert was rendered to-
night, and tomorrow night the graduates
will have their day
The college is closing most successful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
OLD VIRGINIA NEVER TIRE.
One of II or Sons Takes First Prize Out
ola Glass of .sS Graduates
Washington Bureau. The Times

Washington Bureau. The Times.
No. 5It5 Fourteenth Street.
WASHINGTON, d, C.. May 2S-Special.-
At the commencement exercises of the
Columbian Medical School DR.. H. c. Mlca-
tee, OF Virginia was awarded the first
prize. amounting 10 $50 cash, for The best
average of a foir-year course out of a
class of thirty-three graduates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
THE MURDERER CONVICTED.
The Slayer of Imboden and Gold Gets
q I,i.rIlt Sentence

The Slayer or lmDOuen ana SOiu GetS
Light Sentence.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-The State De-
partment to-day received the following
cablegram from United States Minister
Hunter. at Guatamala City, Honduras,
May 9th:
..Hernandez has been convicted OF the
murder of Imboden and the wounding of
Gold at San Pedro. Sula. Honduras, aud
sentenced on the 18th instant to ten years
Imprisonment"
The shooting occurred some time last
winter at San Pedro, Sula. The two men,
Imboden and Gold. Virsinians. We're
playing billiards. when Hernandez. a ma
tive Honduranian, entered the room and
shot them, killing Imboden and woundins
Cold The assault appeared to have been
peculiarly cold-blooded. for the reason
that Hernandez started out to kill any
"Gringos.' otherwise Americans, whom
he might meet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
alurunae ..rnc:,cen.

All alumnae OF the wonaa's College and
Richmond Female institute who expect n
attend the aIumnae luncheon, 10 Is given
at the Jefferson on Monday. J5sg2e eth. al
p ~ must send the iuGcaaoE See OF u "a
Miss Wilson Shelton. No. III Sousd Third
Street, before Saturday. june 2d. The time
limit Is important. Those huJrs I. more
convenient. however. may sea5 the fse 70
Miss Katherine Foster. No. 5l2 West Graes
Street, city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
4 Lone Bandit.

FALLS CITY, NEB., May 2S--The
passengers on the sleeping car of train
No. l, of the Missouri Pacific. which
left Kansas city last night at 9:25, were
held-up and robbed early to-day between
here and Stella by a lone bandit After
the train left Verdou he entered the
sleeper and compelled the porter. at the
point of a revolver. to aid him. He had
only fifteen minutes 20 work, and jumped
off at Stella without having secured much
plunder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
Y,,s R,,.,ers Released.

Mr.. Joseph Goldsmith has sSsa appo.nt
ed special agent OF the Ceasus Depart
ment 10 collect tae statistics OF the MANN
factories in this city.
Nesbit, and Haw, the bank rooner sus-
poets. were to-day liberated ey the aas
tror;t:es. none of the detectives who cams
mere 10 see then, being able 70 conreet
them directly with any special crime.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
DIOCESE OF SOUTHERN VIRGINIA

Annual Council. Opens Its Session at
LynchburS.
LYNCHBURG, VA, May 2S.-Special.-
The preliminary devotional service of the
annual council of the Diocese of Southern
Virginia was conducted in St PauIs Epls-
copal Church here tonight by Rev. c. o.
Pruden, Of Chatham. A large number of
clerical and lay delegates nave reached
the city.
+ The regular business session of the coun-
Gil will begin Tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
Against the Admiral.

WASHINGTON, May 2s-The United
states Supreme Court to-day decided
Admiral Dewey's bounty claim against
the Adnirars contention The effect is
TO deprive the Admiral and the men en-
gagged with him at Manila OF half the
amount claimed by them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
SURRENDER IN A BODY.

situation in Philippines is Still Inn
proving.
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-The War De-
znartment has received the following cable
gran, from General Macarthur at Manila.
dated to-day:
..Tnree officers and hity-six men. with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
Tenth Legion OH the March.

STAUNTON. VA, May 2S.-special.-
The town is full of gray coats" tonight.
Many veterans arrived from down the Val
ley this afternoon to join the Stonewall
Jackson Camp of Confederate Veterans for
Louisville. They will be accompanied by
the Stonewan Brigade Band
4 decorated train awaits the crowd,
which will leave at 4:22 A NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
POSTOFFICE LOOTED.
Burglars Secure Over Six Thousand
DnII,rs ut MARSHALL n c.

ASHEVILLE, n. c., May 2S-Special.-
The postoftice at Marshall, twenty miles
from here was broken into last night and
the safe forced open with explosives. Four
hundred dollars OF postal funds, and about
six thousand county and individual funds
were taken.
Two suspicious characters were arrested
and held, pending investigation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
MEET GFPla;:Ii0N.
Koomassie Relief Force Has TO Fight
Its Way.

LONDON, May ga dispatch received
at the Colonial Office from Accra. British
Gold Coast announces that Colonel VIII
cocks relief force. which had Only Just
started for Kocmasste. has already met
with opposition one officer Is reported
wounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
Hn Mith Hrass KINGS.

The ambulance was caiiet, at $50 oesoek
las. night 10 The First Police Station To
treat Kate Richardson (cotorets>. wao WIS
hit en- the head with hgssss kuueks by q
negro named PUNK. She was treated by
DR.. Gills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
Vote of Charlotte.

SMITHyILLE. VA. May 2s.-Specaal.-
The official vote of the county was 6i2 for
convention. l36 against, showing a ma
iority of ZIG.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
SAW ECLIPSE AND DIED.
While Witnessing the Phenomen on
Emma Hill is Stricken Down.

Emma Hill is stricken Down.
Emma Hill (colored), living at No. TAT IL
North Ninth Street, saw the eclipse yes
terday morning, and while witnessing the
phenomenon was stricken with paralysis.
She never spoke or moved after she was
stricken. and died last night at o'clock
The stroke was probably caused by ex-
citement.
The colored population of Jackson Ward
is in a state of excitement over the occur
renee, and groups of the followers of the
Rev. John Jasper, who verify believe 1.-The
sun do move gather on the street cor
ners and discuss the sudden taking off,
OF Emma Hill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
Carrier pigeon at Almshousc

A carrier pigeon was caught at the City
Almskouse yesterday afternoon. At
tached to one of its legs was "a piece
of ribbon with the following: arthur
Pearl, No. 500 South Mount Street, Balti-
more Md,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
Suisse, Co,,utv-omciai Vote.

SUSSEX. VA. May 2S.-sDecia!.-F'or
Constitutional Convention 522, against
Constitutional Conceution Us; majority
as4.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
BOXERS MARCHING
ON CITY OF PEkIN
The Diplomatic Corps in Session Ger
sidering the Situation Which
Has Become Alarming.

TIEN TsIN. May 28.-The Boxers"
burned the Liulno Station, on the Luhan
Railway, twenty-nine miles from Pekir,
last night. They also wrecked the track,
destroyed a number of cars and mut
dered several Chinese employees. The
Belgian engineers in charge of the work
are safe at FinStai.
The Boxers are marching on toward
Pekin.
TEN TSIN, May 2S.-(Latery.-Th
British and BaIgians have left Fingtal
and the Boxers are expected there to-
day. A relief train is bringing the refu-
gees to Tien Tsiu. Train service between
Tien Tsin and Pekiu has been suspended
since noon to-day.
The United States cruiser Newark ana
a French man-ot-war nave arrived at
Taku
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29

Crescent-Shaped Specks of Sunlight.
WINSTON, N. C., May 2s.-Special-
The eclipse was observed here by nearly
every one It was not total, but the drak-
ness was strong enough to send chickens
to he'd and occasioned some alarm among
the negroes. The path of the totality Just
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
WAS FLOATING IN TIE CANAL.
Body of Joseph Towne Recovered
Yesterday Afternoon.

The body of Joseph Towne tcolored) was
found floating in the canal about o'clock
Yesterday afternoon. Towne was drowned
Friday morning while on his way TO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
Situation Alarming.

PEKIN. May as-The Diplomatic Corps
is now in session considering the situa-
ton caused by the Boxers The for
eign guards will certainly be brought
here The position of affairs is alarming.
railway communication with Tien FsIn
is interrupted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Tuesday and "Wednesday
Wig r.a-Showers Tuesday ard probably
W., s,..z.r,: comparatively low temporal
ttlra. .vi.i;Is mostly fresh northsriy
S,5rssl 1.ro,tnl ard South Carolina
Partly cloudy Tuesday. pro5ab.y saoe-ssss 70
!, night or "wednesday: fresh soutAeriy
winds. becoming variable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29

lcnntinuede on Second Page,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-29
RANGE OF THERMOMETERS.

The Thermometer ranged as follows a
The Times Office yesterday. a. VI. 50
IA ~, -; p NJ. %; Y. II, 81: p. Al.
u NJ. IS. Average temperature. "a.
The daily sentinel., 1900-08-09

preventative Richardson and Governor
Thomas and the responses made by Mr..
Bryan and Mr.. Stevenson.
The weather was hot, but toward the
close OF the ceremonies slight breeze
alleviated to some extent the suffering
occasioned by the high temperature.
At one time it appeared as if actual suf-
focaticn might be the result Of the terri
BILE crowning in front Of the stand
where the ceremonies occurred, but be-
yond a few fainting attacks and much
personal discomfort no evil resulted.
He was introduced at $3.50 by Chair
man Jones and, as il ordered for the oc-
casion, light breeze sprung up, which
had the effect of bringing some relief to
the over heated and much crowded mass
of people. At any rate after the first
burst of rapturous applause the crowd
quieteo down and remained we'll be-
haved throughout the delivery OF the
speech.
There we're occasional cries OF "louder"
when Mr.. Bryan first began to speak,
UuL tuo60 were Ou-bct Dy hu1HoAS AS-
the speaker. After few contests OF
this character the auditors made no
further signs except to applaud the
strong points OF the speech as they we're
made.
Mr.. Bryan read his speech, departing
not from his manuscript except IN a
word Of explanation at the beginning oil
his address He was sitting immediate
iy to the left OF Senator Jones when he
was introduced by that gentleman.
Hs arose promptly. and was immedi-
aeeiy recognized by the entire assem-
blage.
Ihe democratic leader never appeared
TO better advantage. His face waf
slightly flushed, but his eyes we're clea1
and calm and his voice was never more
completely at his command, His man.
The daily sentinel., 1900-08-09
BRYAN's GREAT SPEECH.
Thirty Thousand People Gather
At Indianapolis To Hear 1t.
The Peoples Leader.

Indianapolis, Aug. S.-William j. bry-
an and Adlai E. Stevenson were today,
in this city, omcially and formally noti-
fed of their nomination by the demo-
crats at the recent Kansas City conven-
ton, to the offices respectively of presl
dent and vice president OF the United
States. The ceremony was made the oc-
casion Of popular demonstration, and
with it the democrats may be said to
have begun their national campaign.
The notification occurredSin Military
park, a beautifully shaded tract of
ground in the center OF the city. The
park contains probably thirty acres OF
people.
In the vicinity of the speakers stand
the crowd was very dense. 1t would be
delicate undertaking to estimate the
number Of people contained in this vast
throng, but there were certainly many
thousands of them. Probably MAORI
ty of them were residents of Indiana
polls, but many were from other portions
OF Indiana, while many also came from
distant states. There was also quite
general gathering Of the members Of the
democratic national committee, while, of
course. the members OF the two commit
tees appointed to make the official noti-
acations were also present
The ceremony was preceded by par
ade through the principal streets Of the
city, which WAS participated in by visit
ing and local democratic clubs, These
acted as an escort to the notification
party, and the cavalcade was an impos-
ing me.
The meeting began few minutes at
ter o'clock and concluded at $40
o'clock. In this period of time five
speeches were made, Mayor Taggart, of
indianapolis, adding welcoming speech
to the two notification speeches by re-
The daily sentinel., 1900-08-09
Appeal for Aid.

Tien 1sin, Aug. 6, via Shanghai, Aug.
7.-The following dispatch from Sir
Claude Macdonald, British minister at
Peking, has just been received:
Picking. July 23-We are here sur
rounded by imperial troops. The enc
my are enterprising, but cowardly.
Our killed are forty-fo and double
the number wounded. We have pro-
vision for about two weeks from July 4
and are eating ponies.
II the Chinese do not press the attack
we can hold out ten days, 30 no time
should be lost il terrible massacre is
to be avoided.
The government has done nothidg
whatever to help uS.
Claude Macdonald.
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Congor's Sore Need.

Washington, Aug. 5-The following
cablegram from Minister Conger was
received tonight by the state depart
ment:
Tsi Nan Yamen, Aug. ITO Secretary
OF State: Still besieged. Situation
more precarious. Chinese government
insisting upon our leaving Peking which
would be certain death. Rifle firing
upon US daily by imperial troops Have
abundant courage but little ammunition
or provisions. Two progressive Iamen
ministers beheaded. All connected with
legation of United States we'll at the
present moment.
Conger.
The word Yameu following the name
Of the city, Tsi Nan, at which the cable
gram from Minister Conger was put on
the wires, as understood here, probably
refers to the official building or residence
from which it was transmitted or at
which it was received by courier from
Peking
The daily sentinel., 1900-08-09
GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO, THURSDAY. AUGUST 8, 1900

nef was Calu anu Cooi ohu oN'oohpJ ho
felt his full control OF the situation as
he took the one step necessary to bring
him to the front OF the platform.
He was dressed in black sack coat
which was loosely buttored about the
waist. white shirt front was capped
by white neckte. These gave the ap
pearance of GOODNESS in temperature and
comported well with the speakers per-
sonal bearing
There was no suggestion OF impedi-
ment in his speech. His clear voice was
far reaching and that he WAS heard at
great distance was made evident by the
fact that people far out into the crowd
listened as intently as those who sat on
the platform.
Among the sentiment OF the speech
which we're applauded with especial zest
were those declaring that under existing
circumstances I'VE dare not educate the
Filipino lest they learn to read the Dec
laration of Independence and the con-
stitution of the United States" that he
OF this country for that of all the en-
pires; that "iC is not necessary to own
people in order TO trade with them" and
that "the command Go ye into all the
world and preach the gospel. has no
gatling gun attachment"
There was also general cheering over
the promise to convene congress- imme-
diately to remedy the Philippine situa-
ton, il elected, but no part of the ad-
dress received the earnest commenda-
tion that was bestowed upon the perora-
ton. This called out an outburst that
was both tumultuous and prolonged.
Mr.. Bryan spoke few words extern
poraneously in introducing his speech,
all OF which, except the peroration, was
read from manuscript. The closing SEN
tences we're repeated from memory in
most effective manner.
The extemporaneous introduction was
as follows:
II feel that owe an apology or ex-
PLANTATION to the people who are to listen
for the fact that must read what am
going to say. 1t would be more pleasant
to me and more agreeable to you to
speak without notes, but want to ad-
dress that larger constituency which we
reach through the newspapers, for it is
thousand times as numerous as any
crowd that could assemble here, and
therefore, in order that may speak to
all throughout the land, have commit
, ted to writing what desire to say, and
will ask for your indulgence while read
q. my speech"
The daily sentinel., 1900-08-09
London Hears of First Fight.

London, Aug. IA special dispatch
from Shanghai, dated today says:
at is reported that heavy fighting
took place last Sunday east OF Peitsang,
the allies losing 40O OF whom IS were
British
"The Japanese artillery did splendid
service in the face OF a CALLING Chinese
croes-tire, under which they lost heavily.
,"The Chinese were forced to retreat.
but saved their guns. Their rear guard
was attacked and practically decimated,'
Several dispatches are printed giving
bearsay accounts Of Sundays battle.
The Mails correspondent at Che Foo,
telegraphing Monday, says:
"The fighting lasted several hours and
the allies, when my report left, we're pur-
suing the Chinese; but, owing to the
floods, progress was difficult.
Thus the Chinese will have to re-
form and to recover from the effects Of
battle, Only a small garrison. with
fourteen guns, remains at Tien Tsin,
where some anxiety is felt because OF a
report that 1900 Chinese are said to be
moving, two days march to the south
east"
All the correspondents agree in prais-
ing the bravery and organization OF the
Japanese; but none Of the them brings
the story much beyond Gen. Chaffee's
report.