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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-30
Convict tPoisons Himself

(By Associated prcss.)
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA, August %
Thomas McGarvey, q white convict, COM
mitted suicide at the State prison farm.
near here, by taking poison today.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-30
CHINESE TREACHERY-
Invited Foreigners Protection and
Then Massacred Them.

CHE FOO. August 29--Yu, Governor of
the province of Shen ST, IS reported to have
invited the foreigners in the province to
come to his protection.
About August 21st fifty accepted the in
vitation, and all were massacred.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-30
Mr.. Bur.in.hnm Ill.

Mr. William birmingham. dranshtsT1naRf .s11a.,f
In charge of the office Of s:t,ir,-
Of naval engineering at the friSS ,a..is ststp
Y.rss =. nc, is hi of piieumouia at his home.
No. no East Franklin Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-30
MILITARY TASK ENDED.
Russia Considers Relief of Ministers
as the End.
(Ev Assoeiated Press.O

(By Associated Press.)
LONDON. August ga Special dis
patch from St Petersburg contains the
assertion that Russia, almost Immediately,
will notify the Powers that she considers
the relief of the Pekin legations as the
final accomplishment of the military TASK
of the allied forces. There Is nothing
however, in the afternoon papers here TO
confirm this.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-30
DECLINED TO BE DELEGATE.
General Masso aspires to Be prcsiden
(By Associa sd Press.) }

(By Associa sd Press)
BAYANIO, PROVINCE OF SANTIAGO
DE CUBA, August 2a.-At Manzanilo yes
terGay General Bartoloma Masso declined
the nomination for delegate to the con-
vention, in spite Of the great pressure
brought TO bear on him. claiming that it
would identify him with soma political par
ty, and that his acceptance would defeat
his ambitions for the Presidential nonlina-
ton, to which he aspres.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-30
PROMOTION FOR CHAFFEE.
Will Be Made Br;=adier-G General on
Wheelers Retirement.
lRy Associated Press J

WASHINGTON, August 29-There is
no doubt that General Chaffee will be ap-
pointed Acknowledgement in the regular
army upon the retirement OF General . os-
eph Wheeler.
II is stated at the War Department tnat
ti,e distinguished services which General
Cha flee has rendered in China entitle MIN
to this consideration
General Wheeler will retire on septem-
Der 3d. Genera! Chaffee will continue TO
hold the rank of Major General OF Volun-
Steers while in command OF the troops IN
rl,ina
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
DEFENCE OF THE RAND.
Neutral Powers Notified That the
Beers VIII Fight

PRETORIA, May 1s--(via Lourenco
Marques. May q, ? p. M.)-There is no
doubt that the Beers intend to offer a most
determined resistance TO the occupation
Of Transvasl towns by the British forces
under Generals Roberts aad Butler.
Statements to that cnzct have been made
by burgher leaders for several days PAST.
and the reverse at Msteking seems only to
have aroused the raost desperate spirit Of
the Kruger forces.
The fact that the Doers viii put up the
best fight OF which they are capable is
evident, and the Government. this after
noon issued the following ofhcial warning
notice to the eonsuls Of neutral powers
now in the South African Republic;
Having regard to the large ION
combatant population of the Witwat-
ersrand, the greater of which are sub
jects of neutral powers. the Govern
ment thinks il desirable TO make IL
known that the military officers of the
Republic are determined TO offend the
Witwatersrand to the utmost in case
such action should prove to be neces-
sary.
Furthermore, the Government viii
not hold themselves responsible for
any injury to persons or the damage
or destruction of any property on tie
Rand which may occur or may be nee
essary in the course OF the defence"
There is great excitement in Johanes-
burg today caused by the decision Of the
Government to defend that place to the end
against the British armies. The neutral
residents are very much alarmed over the
prospective situation
1t is said TO be likely that the Vaal River
ccal mines will be destroyed if the Gov
eminent decides that the military eontin-
gency requires such action.
The Transvaal Government has made an
offer TO the British to exchange their Pris-
oners for an equal number Of the Boer
prisoners, the men to be placed on parole.
II the offer is not accepted the 1900 Brit
ish prisoners now at Waterfall will be
shifted TO another district further away
from the fighting lines.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
PORTO RICO THE TOPIC.
Affairs of the Island Discussed at
the Cabinet Meeting.


The Cabinet members 1T their meeting
this morning. considered the Porto Rlcan
situation at length. Governor Allen has
forwarded a list of intelligent and able Ia
tiyes from whom the native five members
of the Executive Council may be chosen.
His recommendations in the matter viii
doubtless be confirmed, as the President
has great confidence in him and has de-
elined 10 make any save the most pressing
Porto Rican appointments until Governor
Allen should have an opportunity 10 ex-
press his judgment on the character Of the
candidates. Appointments for the Federal
judgeship in Porto Rico were also coHsid-
cred.
A minor matter which required consider
aticn was the manner OF paying out MONEYS
collected into the Treasury Of Porto Rico
during the inteT-TegEum preceding the
establishment Of civil power. II was agreed
that such funds should be paid out on a
requisition by Governor Allen on the Pres
ident
Members of the Cabinet say that the Ad-
ministratiCn has 10 intention OF pushing
the revocation Of the War Revenue law
Indeed, it would hardly be possible to re-
woke it now. they say, in view OF the short
period of work ahead Of Congress.
Il was announced after the meeting that
the Cuban postal frauds. the Philippines.
and the Boer ENJOYS call upon the State
Department ard the President were not
discussed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
OPENING OF THE COUNCIL
Imperial Shriners Begin Their
Twenty-sixth Annual Session.
Ceremonies at Columbia Theatre
Commissioner Ross and Psst Su-
man Extend a Acknowledgements
POtentate John IL Atwood Replies.

The Imperial Council Of the Ancient
Arabic Order c; Mobiles Of the Mystic
Shrine Tor North America, convened for
its twenty-sixth session at the Columbia
Theatre at II O'Clock this morning. The
chosen representatives Of the entire 60. COO
Shriners in America. nearly 2oO in number.
began the deliberations that are to guide
the order during the coming year. and elect
its new imperial officers. The oc--
easiC1 is the supreme event Of Shriner
week as IL is OF the year OF the Mystic
Shrine
There was a great audience Of the Su--
preme Council and Of the Mobiles and Ia
dies who have accompanied it TO the Capt.
tai City. It was n0S. enthusiastic one,
with ready laughter for the witty speeches.
and applause for the patriotic.
The theatre was abIaze with the bunt--
ing and with the flashing Of great Shri1ei
crescent and seimeter Ia electric lights
from the stage II is probable that thei
opening public session OF the Supremel
council has never been more brilliant or
more pleasing 20 those that witnessed it
On the stage during the ceremonies were,
the Imperial POtentate John II Atwood,
ara the entire Imperial Divan. Commis--
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22

LO,IDON, May 22.-The first serious re-
sistanee to General Butler in his new
march to Pretoria is recorded today and
seems 90 indicate that from this time for
ward hts men will have to fight their way.
General Bethunes detachment has suffered
a severe reverse near Vryheid. having been
ambushed by the Beers. In the fight that
followed one of his squadrons Of mounted
men was badly cut up, sixty-six men be-
ing kiIIeS or wounded. After the fight.
General Bethune returned TO Nqutu for
upplies.
Among those who were slightly wounded
when the burghers attacked the mounted
force was Capt. Earl de La War;.
The indication that the TransvaaI troops
are present in strong force near the south
ern border Of the South African Republic
disposes Of the recent reports that they
were hurrying northward as rapidly as
possible in order to concentrate at or near
Pretoria
IL is believed in London, in view OF Gen
eral Buffers despatch, that the centre of
interest in tho South African campaign viii
now be temporarily transferred to north
ern Natal and the entrances to the Trans
yaal. General Buffers despatch follows:
New Castle, May 22-(S a. NIL
have received the following from Gen
eral BethUne under yesterdays date;
While on the march in the direction OF
New Castle yesterday, one OF my
squadrons of mounted men was am
bushed by the Beers six miles west or
Vryheid and very few escaped.
Captain Earl de la War; was slight
" wounded. Ny casualties we're about
sixty-six. I returned 10 Nqutl for
supplies. ald viii march tomorrow to
New Castle. via Dundee.
u detached Bethuue with 500 men
from Dundee on May Il, with instIuc-
tions to march By Wants Drift, 70 show
his force in NQutu. which. il was re-
ported, has been evacuated by the enc
my. preparatory to the return Of the
magistrate and the civil establishment
10 the district. Bethune was 20 re-
join me at New Cbste afterwaId-
"BULLER."
News Of the operations 10 be directed
from New Castle is now impatiently await
I'd il London.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22

sioner Ross, the Grand Master OF Masonss
William C. Henderson; the POtentate OF
Alrass- Frank H Thomas and the J5ranU
High Priest or Almas. William BSrnum--
The Imperial Divan is composed
OF the following: John H At
wood, Imperial POtentate- Leayen-
worth. kan. Lou p. WiRso-, Impe=iau
Deputy Potentate. Reed City. Mich. :.
Philip c. Shaher. Imperial Chief Rabbau..
Philadelphia, Pa; Henry c Akin. I'M
perial Assistant Rabbsn. Omaha Ne5-G
George II. Green. Imperial High Priesr
and Prophet Dallas. Texas; George L.
Brown. Imperial Oriental Guide, Buffalo,.
y. Y; William {. Brown, Imperial Treas
urer. so Wood Street. Pit,sburg. Pa:
Benjamin u. Rowell. Imperial Recorte-ss.
Masonic Temple Boston. Mass. Henry a..
Collins. Imperial First Ceremonial Master.
Toronto. Canada; Rial s Peck. ImperiER
Second Ceremonial Master, Hartford.
Conn; Alvah p Clayton. Imperial Mar.
sEal. s. Joseph. No: Archibald y Sloan.
Imperial Captain Of Guards Chattanooga,
Tenn and Edwin I. Alderman. ImperiaA
Outer Guard Grand Rapids. Mich.
Representatives ad ViJaru- Walter NJ.
Fleming. New York City; sam Briggs.
Cleveland. Ohio, William p. Meiish. Cir.
cinnati; Thomas J. Hudson. FIttsbUrg. Pa
Charles L Field san Francisco: HARRISON
DiDgmau. Washington, Albert 3. MUGaf--
fey. Denver. EtheIbert ? Auer Kansas
City, Nc; John Il Atwood, Leaygn wort1,.
Kan.
Emeritus members Albert L Rawson;.
New York City; Charles ". Tor-oy. Ocala,
Fla-, and George o. Tyler. Burlington. ".
The ceremonies were opened by Poten--
tate Thomas. acting as chairman OF thes
meeting. Prior 10 his Introductory re-
marks Almas Temple Choir created anoth-
er pleasant surprise by singing Without ac--
compartment My Home IS Where thes
Heather Blooms" The enou - cue Of the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
STRIKERS STOP A FUNERAL.
Prevail Upon Non-UniOn Drivers TO
Leave Their CarriHEe-.

BUFFALO, May 22.-Striking cabmen
stopped a funeral procession yesterday
afternoon in which there we're four ncn-
union drivers Of carriages and asked the
men TO get down of their boxes. The
procession was on the way TO a church
and when it was reached Tie strikers re-
newed their arguments with the noE-uh-
ion drivers, with Tie Jesuit that wEen the
funeral started fioE the church Tor the
cemetery there were fur less carriages Il
line than when il left the house.
The mouTneTs were very much annoyed,
and tried to convince the strikers of the
wrong they were committing by telling
them that the deceased was union man
himself and that his funeral should there
fore not be interrupted. The strikers
did not see IL in that light. however, and
felt gratified at their victory.
The strike condition remains unchanged.
except that a notice has been posted in the
C. W. Miller stable. the largest Ia the city,
that unless the strikers return TO work
today they viii lcse their posi- lions.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
LOSSES AT MAFEKING.
MahOn Reports That the BurEhers
SufferUd Heavily.

SuffcrS1 Heavily.
LONDON. May 22.-General Lord Rob
erts has transmitted to the War Office the
following despatch concerning the advance
of Mahon's force which succeeded in rails
ing the siege ~ Mafeking:
"Kroonstad. My 21.-HahOn reports
that his flying column entered Mafe-
king at a. m. May IS. He was stub
bornly opposed by 1.500 Beers
ION Mag IL the Beers were driven
from a strong position nine miles from
Mafeking after five hours fighting.
detachment Of the Canadian Artillery
by a series of forced marches reached
him or the morning of the fight and
rendered very valuable assistance. Ma
hons casualties we're thirty. The
Beers lost heavily. ROBERTS"
There is no confirmation Of the reports
that have been persistently circulated 10
the effect that the Boer siege forces at
Mafeking had been captured by the British
relief column.
a despatch to news agency from Mafe-
king. he .sevr, says that when Comman 1ant
Eloff was d,sv.ied by some Of his follow
ers he fired on ;hem. Then he surrendered
with eigh-y of his men to Colonel Hoare,
whom he had previously captured
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
E. t. WRIGHT DISCHARGED.
Conclusion Reached That Mrs. Butler
Killed Herself

BOSTON, May 22.-Edvin T. Wright. who
was arrested on suspicion of having mur-
dered Mrs. Desdemona Mae Butler, a lodger
at the home of his parents, in Roxbury on
Saturday night, was discharged in the Dis
triet Coui. today.
From all evidence presented it was
thought that the woman killed herself be-
cause Of despondency over love affairs She
was found dead with dagger in her heart
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22

Institutions OF Almas and. It's rendering or
the song sustained its reputation.
POtentate Thomas made a few remarks
expressing his own pleasure at the occasion,
and introduced Commissioner Res As he,
arose 10 speak the big Shrine emblem over.
his head flashed out brilliantly IN the way
programme
Commissioner Ross, Ia giving the onicial
welcome OF the city TO the Shriuers- said;
I esteem il an especial honor TO repre-.
sent the local government Of the District.
OF Columbia in extending a municipal vel.
come to the officers and members o. he
Imperial Council on the occasion or its,
twenty-sixih annual session At the N2--
tiOnal Capital. The honors shown 10 yoa
are well and worthily bestowed for many
reasons. You are a part Of the great peo-.
pie whose win is embodied IL every ,aws
Of Congress and whose decree Is executed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22

DOVER. Del. May 22.-Thomas Muncev
ninety years old, died today at his home in
Little Greek. He never saw a railroad train
never smoked or che sed tobacco. and never
drank liquor. A widow, eight children.
twenty-five grandchildren. seventeen great
grandchildren. and oa2 great-great- grand
child survive him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
Boxers Increasing in Numbers

Minister C"rger. at Pekin. China. re-
ports that he Boxers are increasing in
numbers in that vicinity They have burned
a village forty miles distant and killed six
ty native Catholics. No foreigners have
suffered. The Chinese Government prom
ises suppression of the rioters and protec-
uou Of life and property.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
AN OFFER TO DEwEYs SON.
Chicago Democrats Want 10 NOmi-
nate Him for the Leg ETSIature.

CHICAGO May 22.-GeoU;e Goodwin
Dewey, son of the Admiral. nay 90 to the
Legislature of Illinois, if he is willing to
accept the nomination at the hands Of the
Democratic party. The Democrats Of the
Twenty third District. on the North Side.
are willing 10 give TO the young man whose
home is in Chicago and in the district. the
nomination to the lower house Of the Leg
islature He will be asked to permit his
name TO he presented to he convention.
Young Dewey is connected with a local
dry goods house. He has been living in
Chicago long enough to fulfil the legal re-
quirements of residence.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
NEW METHODIST BISHOPS.
Conference Makes n Choice on tn
seventeenth Ballot.

Seventeenth Ballot.
CHICAGO, May Pas was expected.
two bishops were elected today by the
Methodist General Conference. They we're
Rev. DR.. d. H. Moore and Rev. Dr. J. w.
Hamilton. Both were elected on the same
ballot. the seventeenth, the first and only
one taken today Both had handsome ma
jorities- But one more ballot was required
for their election than in the election OF
1896.
The fact that both were elected on the
same ballot is unprecedented and raises
the question Of seniority.
The ballot which elected them resulted
as follows: Moore. 5S4; Hamilton, so;
Day. 104: Spellmeyer. Il: Neely, IL
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
FARMER KILLS A NE1GHBoR.
Silas Riggs Accused Summers of ab-
ducting His Dan uEhter

MOUNT VERNON, H., May 2.-Silas
Riggs, a farmer residing near here, yes
terday shot and killed Thomas Summers
for the alleged abduction Of Riggs seven
teen -year-old daughter.
Both men were married and had fami-
lies They got along pleasantly as neigh
bors until two weeks ago, wnen. IL is
claimed, Summers left hn,ne taking away
with him Miss Riggs in a wagon. Nothing
more was heard If them until yesterday,
when Summers appeared 1T Spring Gar
den.
Summers had stated that the girl had
asked him TO take her TO her unele's, and
as he was going in thct direction in his
wagon he consented.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
SURRENDERED TO WHEATON.
Two Companies of Insurgents Give
Up the Fight.

The War Department today received the
following eablegram from General Mac
Arthur:
Manila, Nay % 1900
"Adiutant General. Washington:
wheaton reports that two companies Of in
suIgcnts, comprising commandante. one cantain
two hrst heutenan-s, four second heutenants one
hundred and Sky three men. with one hundred
and siNty-eeht gins in good Gsadition and a
small quantity OF ammunition surrendered at
Tarlac al a. m. May % This is the frst in
stance in the islands Of the surrender Of organza
tionS complete and is regarded as significant and
important MACARTHIrR .
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
BULLER'S MEN hMBUSRED
The Beers Attack a Mounted Squad
ron Near Vryheid.

General Eethune Reports That His
Casualties Are Sixty-six-Cnpt- Earl
de La War; Among the wound
cd-The English Forces Return to
Nqutu for suppIies-The Centre OF
Military Interest Temporarily
Transferred to Northern Satat and
poets TO Hear of Vigorous Re-
sixtnRce to the British Advance
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
WATCHING FOR PLAGUE CASES.
baltimore Health Officials to Inspect
Incoming Vessels.

AucShiuE NtSsSiS.
BALTIMORE, May 22.-Health Commis-
sioner Bosley has instructed Quarantine
Officer Heiskell to keep e,ose watch on
vessels from South American ports to see
that no cases Of bubonic plague come into
Baltimore.
Surgeon General Wyman, Of the Marine
Hospital Service, yesterday informed Dr..
Bosley that nineteen cases Of the plague
had occurred in Rio Janeiro, Brazil, since
April s. DR.. Heiskell was at once notified
He reported that he had already examined
one ship from Rio Janeiro and one from
another South American port. Dr. Heis-
kell does rot think that q case of plague
will get past quarantine
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
RELICS OF THE CELEBRATION.

London Police Gather Carloads of
Broken Eats.
LONDON, May 22.-SOme idea OF tie yio-
Ience of the Saturday celebration Of the re-
lief of Mafeking opposite the Mansion House
can be obtained from the fact that the city
police have collected four eartlnads Of
broken hats there.
The crush was so great that, when hats
thrown in the air fell 10 the ground they
could not be recovered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
woman Roasted 40 pcath.

sRAMOKIN. Ia. May 22-Nrs. James
Clark, aged ears, vas seized with
dizziness e. ,eEGly morning as she
walked down stairs with a kerosene lamp.
She fell, the lamp exploded and ignited her
clothing. As Mrs. Clark lay helpless she
was burned to cTisp.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
splinter KiIIs a Woman.

POTTSTOWN, Pa. May 22.-Blood pOis-
oning, caused by splinter penetrating
one of her fingers several weeks ago. re-
suited in the death yesterday at the Potts
town Hospital of Mrs. Ellsworth Murray,
OF South Pot-stoWn. She was thirty-six
years old. and the mother of eight chill
dren
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
Girl Killed by Her si.,.r

PULAsKI. Va, May 22.-Ida Mills. a
colored girl. fourteen years old. was acci-
centally shot and instantly killed bv he,
ten-year-cld sister Cora. about four miles
north OF this place. Yesterday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
BY Taking the Elegant
Norfolk a Washington Sfcumers

Leaving foot of seventh Street daily at 6:9o D. m.
an opportunity is offered to witness the rotai
eclipse Of the sun al Norfolk on 2sth instant
schedule. psge =
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
W. W. AsToR's DONATION.

Two Hundred Pounds for War Wild
OWs and Orphans.
LONDON, May 22.-William Waldorf As
tor has donated 600 to the Great West
ern Railway TO be placed in the collecting
box Of the dog Tim
The money is to be placed in fund for
the benefit Of the widows and orphans of
railway employees who have been killed in
the war
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
siIRINERs. sHRINERs, sHnrNEns
To Chesapcnke Beach Toa.x

Trains leave 10 a. m. and r. m Returning
l'ave Beach 2:30 p. m. and 6:SO D. m ONLY an
hours ride 20 The briny deep Columbia ear 20
cspct. 50 cents round trip.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
CHESAPEAKE BEAcH-oN THE Ray

Always cool Excursion trains leave daily 10
a. m. and j., Last train leaves Beach 6:30
p. m. Take Columbia car to depot
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
= New Confe-ence ordere.f.

In the Senate today a disagreement in
conference was reported on the Army Ap-
preparation bill. and further conference
Wzs ordered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-22
Virginia JeseIer r, sbed.

NEPORT NEWS. Va, Nay 22.-Jegeler
Crane was the victim Of daring robbery
yesterday While he was cut collecting his
place was entered and $3.50 worth OF prop
erty was stolen. He lost nine watches, threS,
pistols. six rings. and watch case.