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Evening journal., 1900-10-20
Kicked by a Horse

Nicholas smith, aged 30 years, resid-
ing at Third and Pine streets. was taken
to the Delaware Hospital in the Phoenix
ambulance. suffering from injuries re-
ceived by being kicked in the abdomen
by a horse.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
Fnmirateh The Honse

Health officers yesterday fumigated
the residence No SIC Madison street
where a recovery from diphtheria was
reported.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
woman Cause of Quarrel

Joseph Mills. colored. residing in this
city. at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
shot twice at Henry Brumm. a colored
Chester pugilst in Chester. The men
Quarrelled over a woman.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
Win snealz in Newark

Tn Caskey Hall in Newark, on Octo-
Der %, Francis Fl. Honecker and Ben
iamin Nields will address the Repub-
licans Of White Clay Creek hundred
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
Wm Receire EIeotion Refnrns

On the night Of election the Young
Mems Republican Club will have a
wire in it's rooms and win receive the
returns from all parts Of the country.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
scaroitv Of DolIor Rms

There is a scarcity Of 81 bills in the
banks to-day It is said that the
Democrats are procuring them for reg
istration purposes.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
pnrnnrnmnster Hns NInmns

Holiday J. Mifhin. baggagemaster on
the Delaware railroad, is confined to
his home with a serious case Of the
mumps.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
Sold I.nrre Farm

Sheriff John r. Taylor yesterday sold
the 273-acre farm OF Charles T. Polk.
in St. Georges hundred, to Dr. T. H.
Gilnln. for S9.S0O.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20

Members Of the First Delaware Regi-
msnt VIII celebrate their thirty-ninth
anniversary this evening in the second
story Of the building, No. 504 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
Democrats to Meet in Hockessin

In Hockessin last night the Demo
Gratis held a mass meeting, at
which the speakers were J.. Irving
Handy, Alexander NJ. Daily, A. C. Gray
and Peter J. Ford.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
WI BID ON Crnisers

Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
win bid on the construction OF new
cruisers cruisers for the United States
Evening journal., 1900-10-20

Maurice w. Satterthwaite, Of Ken
nett Square, has returned from a
Summers stay in Chicago.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
Clearings ofa Week

The bank clearings for the week end
ing at noon to-day were 1923, 939.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20
Colonel Norton Will be Marshall

NOT0UHI N1FTOn " 1T u NIIFsUlII
Colonel William B. Norton has been
chosen marshal Of the masquerade pa
rade. to be held on October 81. Twenty
three societies will be IN line.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20

For a Cold in the Head, Laxative
Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20

For Cold in the Head, Laxative
Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20

'lNd JOURNAL yesterday was
5,335. See the sworn statement
on another page.
Evening journal., 1900-10-20

The circulation Of The EVEN
Evening journal., 1900-10-20

o,555 copies of THE EVENING
JOURNAL were sold yesterday.
Circulation books and press room
open at all times to advertisers.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
MEMBERS TO VOTE
BY ELECTRICITY
Representative 0tey Author of a Bill
to Change Method of Vot-
inr in Honrrocc
Ing in Congress.
Cspesial DIspatch TO Tie Tlmes.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Hopkins
reapportionment bill. introduced today,
provides no better for Virginia than the
Crumpacker BILL, in that it cuts the rep
re.sentat!on down one There is every
prospect that the opposition viii succeed
in forcing the Census Committee TO adopt
ratio which VIII permit al the States
10 come i'll without the loss of a member.
AR Otey is the author of Il bill which
is apt to revo,ut;on!ze the process Of tax
ing a vote in Congress f Il should become
a law. 1t proposes TO substitute an e.ec-
tric device adjusted in the rear OF the
Speakers desk ana directly IN front OF
the main entrance, by which an yea ana
nay vote viii be recorded by each lnemoer
merely touching Il Sutton. The bill is IN the
hands of the Committee ON Rules.
y Petersburg delegation was IN the city
to-day 10 urge continuing appropriation
Of $20),010 for the Improvement of the APP
pomattox River and providing for an an
nual expenditure of $500 They were in
troduced TO the Rivers aud Harbors Com
ln:ttee by Senator Martin and Represen-
t!tve La.sstec.
The delegation from the Richmond
Chamber CT Commerce had Il further con-
ference to-day with the Virginia deesa-
ton and other members relative to legiS-
iation in reference to nGre food.
The lIawreaceVIle (Va.} postoffce has
been made Presidential with salnry of
81. 200 per annum.
Mr.. RiXey to-day introduced memorial
from - a. r. sources to acquire the
lands comprised within the range OF the
Bull Run battlefield for d national park.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
.CFIARRED BODIES
IN THE RUINS
Seven Persons Pershed in Flames
That Destroyed Girls School
in Dunkirk, N. Y.
(By Associated Press.)

DUNKIRK, y. Y, Dec 1t.-From the
smouIdering ruins of the F'redonla Sta
ton Normal and Training School, which
was destroyed by fire at 6 o'clock this
mornings one charred body, supposed to
be that of Miss Storms, has been recov-
cred, and a revision OF the list OF missing
makes it certain that seven persons per-
ished in the fira. which also entaled q
property loss of s20l0Ho-
There were seventy-fve young women
students in the building, of whom six
perishad. The other victim was the aged
jantor. The dead:
Phineas j. Morris, janitor; irene Jones,
OF Busti, n Y: Bessie Hathaway, OF
CannonsvIlle. y. Y: Ruth Thomas. Pike.
y y: Cora Storms, of Boston. n. Y;
Mae Williams. of Lake Coma. Pa: Maud
= FiZzeIl, of Bradford Pa.
re young women occupied rooms on
the third floor OF the building.
ORIGIN a MYSTERY
The origin of the fire is unknown. The
fire started in the private room of J2nitor
Morris. Miss Fizzel was at the head %
the fire escape, and turned back into the
burning building TO save a diamond ring,
thus losing her life.
II is stated that heavy wire screens were
firmly nailed across the windows leading
to the fire escapes, and the only way
the lucky ones escaped was by craving
through windows adjacent 10 the escape
and then creeping along the gutter OF the
mansard roof Lawyers say there Will pc
damage suits instituted against the STATE
because of the fire escape screens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
FRISCO STORMS
Houses Overturned. bnt No Fatalities
Are E,snnrted.
(Ry ASSociatcd Press
sAN FRANCIsCO, cAL. Dec 10,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Dec. 14.-One
of the most severe storms which ever vis-
ited San Francisco broke over the city
at an early hour to-day.
During the height of the storm several
houses were overturned by the wind One
Of the great receiving tanks OF the San
Francisco Gas and Electric Company was
struck by lightning, the gas taking fire.
No one was hurt in the explosion, but the
tank was completely demolished.
During the storm the city was entirely
cut off from telegraphic communication
with the rest of the world, No marine dis
asters of any moment have been re-
ported. On the Bay several boats were
capsized. but no one was drowned SO far
as known.
Much damage is reported at points at
short distances from San Francisco. but
so far no fatalities have been reported
The storm ceased almost entirely at noon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
RETURN OF THE VOLUNTEERS.
Orders Sent to Manila for Their Re
turn 10 the United states.
(By Associated Pies

WASHINGTON, Dec lf.--lhe secretary
OF War mas cab:ed Instructions to MAJOR
General Macarthur at Manila TO begin
the work of returning the volunteer troops
from the Philippines in order to permit
OF their discharge in this country by the
5Oth OF June next
This action has been taken in antcipa-
ton of the authorization ny Congress OF
the elistment OF regular regl!nents TO re
place the recalled troops. Fi2As lof tne
organization OF the proposed new resf-
ments have been perfected at the War
Department and complete arrangements
made for their speedy rerruitment and
equipment. Action in this matter awaits
only the approval OF Congress.
It is hoped by the Secretary c'f War and
military authorities that the bill for the
reorganization OF the army now before
the Senate will become law before Con-
gress takes a recess for ulle holidays on
The 3lst. instant. The records OF the De-
partment all tend TO show that only a
small percentage of the State troops are
likely to serve beyond their present term
of enlistment.
The plans of the War Department for
bringing home the valunteer troops are
shown in the 1ollowing cable message:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
EXPOSITION FOR CHARLESTON.
The League Of American Municipali-
ties Commrud i. TO Congress.
(By Associated rress.)

CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec. 14,-ln the
convention of the League of American
municipalities to-day the following reso-
luton was adopted without a dissenting
vote:
South Carolina Interstate and West
Indian Exposition Company has been or
ganizcd under charter issued by the
State of South Carolina. for the purpose
of holding an exposition in the city OF
Charleston. of the resources and manu-
factLced products of the States OF the
American Union, and of the West indies
and Of the Philippines.
This exposition will open December ist'
1901, and close June lst, 1902. 1t mas oeeh
projected upon the broadest possible ilnes,
and deserves the hearty support ana CO
operation Of all the States and cities OF
nI!r. country. 1t especially deserves the
fostering care of the United States Gov
ernment ard the League Of American
municipalities urges upon the Onlted
States Congress, now i'll session at W ASH
ington the passage OF 4 bill before the
House in aid OF this exposition.
at is of the utmost Importance that TINS
measure be acted upon without delay, ana,
representing as this League does the pso-
ple OF the entire country, it urges upon
the members Of the House immediate ac-
ton
Resolved That the secretary Of this
League be instructed to send Il copy Of
this resolution to the Speaker of the
House Of Representatives, and also q copy
to the Congressman Of the various States
represented in this League.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
All Up- to- te
jour al.

Those who wish to keep informed on
general interest to the public will find
Sundays Times most readable and
interesting paper. No pains have been
spared to make this issue one that will
appeal to all classes. 1t will contain
information on a variety of interest
ing subjects too numerous to mention,
and all the news OF the day will be
carried.
The news will be given the first place
in the paper This will include all the
local happenings worth reading, a
day throughout Virginia and North
{ Carolina by special correspondents, the
full Associated Press reports and the
reports from other news-gatherinS
agencies covering the news of the
United States and all foreign coun-
tries. The market reports. marine in
telligence and society and theatrical
news will have much space. Religious
( sporting and literary usGtterS VIII be
carefully handled, and book reviews.
woman worid anu fashions wil De
given attention.
There will be interesting features
ana well edited departments. The
{ paper will be handsomely illustrated
and there will be many local articles
of unusual interest. Holiday shopping
many read.rs, While the editorial
J pages and the exchanges will make in
teresting and instructive reading.
a number of clever writers have con-
tributed their share towards making
the paper model one. Among the
features will be a political article or
{ great interest by c. c. Hughes, while
Henry W. Lucy. the celebrated parlia-
{ meatary reporter, will have an article
| on England and the Irish. United
} Kentucky. has contributed an article
} on american Common-Sense and its
Ability to Solve a Great Problem, and
United States Senator Morgan, of Ala
whether we should be independent of
{ ENGLAND il extreme finance.
( ..Modern Croesus and an American
Bride will be an Interesting story.
and a valuable historical article on
those who made the nations capital
will be we'll worth reading.
} ..Sonle Successful Leaders in the Vir-
) cinia House OF Delegates will appeal
TO the local politicians, and fine pic
tnre and description of the new build
{ ING of the Mechanics Institute will be
{ GOOD feature Another most read
{ ahie article will be noted Richmond
haiI,s, we'll Illustrated
} There will be unique story from
) bristol about preacher p-to o lacks only
forty couples TO make thousand we'd
! s;nos and the danger or the spread of
uur,nailpox in Virginia will be discussed.
hasides many other interesting topics.
( Gleanings from the State press and
{ ;rdl,strial- matters will add much to
{ t me paper. and there will be railroad
J us ~ short stories, humor and Wit
: md plenty Of good reading for every
} INDY INDY. 1t will be great paper - -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
DEMANDS OF P0W1no.
r.mpcror kwau SUI VIII Agree to Ten
of Them. -
(By Associated Prcss.>

(By Associated Press.1
TIEN TSIN, Dec. fi.-According TO credi-
table Chinese sources Emperor kwan Su
will agree TO the following ten demands OF
the Powers:
First-lndemnity TO the amount of &C.,
0G0,0l0 taels, payable within sixty years
and guaranteed by the Ii Kin.
Second-The erection in Peltn Nof
suitable monoument to the memory OF
Baron Won ketteier-
Thtrd-An Imperial Prince, relative to
the Emperor, TO go to Berlin TO apologize
and EXPRESS regret for the murder
F'ourth-Foreign- troops to hold the lines
of communication between Taku and
Pektn.
Ffftt-Punishment of the Boxer Off
ciais.
s;ixth-Candidates from districts where
anti-foreign outrages have been perpet-
rated, not TO be allowed TO compete in
the Chinese examinations in Pekin Tor
five years.
seventh-obolitton of the Tsung : Ii
Lameu.
Eighth-Foreign Envoys to have access
to the Empress at all times.
Ninth-Importation farms and am
munition into the province of Chi Ii TO
be abolished.
Tenth-The land and sea forts between
Shan Hal Kwan. Taku and Pekin TO be-
destroyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
FIFTY YEARS OLD.
Dove ledge. +. and a. NJ, Celebrates
n Most Nor,blc Event.

Dove Hedge. Il. and a. NJ, Celebrates
ANGST Not;,b!c Event.
Dove Lodge, NO. 81, Z. & A M, cele-
l,rated the fftieth anniversary of it's
founding last night. The attendance at
last nights exercises was probably the
largest that ever assembled at any sim
Iar function held in the Masonic Temple
and among those present were some OF
the most prominent Virginians in the
craft
Rev. Calvin Stewart. chaplain of Metro
politan Lodge, No. II, made the dnNoca-
ton Prof. Felix Iardela rendered a
clarionet solo and this feature was fol-
low ed by The reading OF an historic sketch
Of the lodge by Past Master Richard Ful-
lcr Patterson. Though humble in its orl-
gin Dove. Lodge has grown TO be one OF
the most influential bodies in the State
The sketch viii appear in printed form.
Nlr. Stewart Hopkins rendered tenor
solo. and the address Of the occasion was
made by Attorney-General a. j. Mon
tague who is a member of Roman Eagle
Lodge, Danville. Captain Frank W. Gun
ningham sang. and the exercises con-
cluded with an elaborate banquet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
GCLD AND SILVER.
Production of tue Prcc3ous Metals III
The Un,tcu states.
CBy associated Pvtss.0

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE report oL
the D!rector of the Mint on the prodlct.oa
OF god and silver in the Unlted S.dtes
during ths. ca.endar year 1899 SHOWS sd'-
o53. s0,, for god and So, S3SsVt for SILVER az
It's average commercial value during INC
year ~.
h sforv OF the country, exceeding that OF
1898 ty $3.50 400. The silver pfoduel az
errac.fed ~ i6t OG0 ounces against d, +5s,euv
ounces in 1898.
The average price for silver during the
year. on London quotations. was ~ cents
per ounce. as compared with % cents IN
1858.
The production by states Includes tho
fo1Iowfnr the figures being for gold value.
and the second for silver at commercial
value:
lima. sS4. SCI, and $3.50; South Carolina, $3.50
100 und $40; Virginia. S1,1G9 and $50
The worlds production of gold in 1889
was Of the value of s316,5S4,9oo, an increase
of s19, 1856 500 over 1885. The principal gains
were $3.50, 900 in the United States; s1,4S2,-
coo in Canada (rnainly in klondike), and
Australia S14. 4.i6o,Sgo.
The most important loss was in Africa
which fell about $700O.OG0 below the out
put of 1898, as a result Of the war in the
Transvaal, but for which the worlds pro-
Guction doubtless would have been s25, CO.
coo greater.
The Klondtke, 1899 was about sf6,oo0.ooo
output. The worlds production of silver
in 1899 was S167, ,222+ 2242 fine ounces, against
S165 80, 5I2 fine ounces in 1898
Mexico leads, and Mexico and the UEted
States produce two-thirds of the silver
yield of the world. The worlds Industrial
consumption of gold is estimated at ST.
65S 800 and of silver s2i.590.H9
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
Policy of DISCRIMINATION.


LONDON. Dec I5.-"The Germans ara
sttIl following policy of determination"
says a dispatch TO the Standard from
Tien Tsin, dated yesterday "A German
force has just returned from an expedi-
ton against General Mel q, at fss,n
Chou Fu on the Grand Canal. after rout-
ing his troops. piunde-ing his baggage
and releasing some dangerous .Boxer'
prisoners he had taken These proceed
ings are regrettable. General Mel has
al! along been active In suppressins the
Boxers and defying the Empress Dow
ager''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15

mi ted In evidence: that in order to save
his neck the prisoner might have
smirched his wife's character. to which
she. womaniikc. consenI ed.
His arraignment of Prince was fierce
and Scathing.
POINT IN HIS FAVOR.
Judge wilcox, for defense. followed
He said that the statement by Prince
to Chief of Police Kizer, the day of the
killing. which would have proven that
his defense to-day is the same as it was
on the day he shot Cannon, was excluded
by the district attorney.
This is considered to be point scored
against the prosecution. for it is true
Kizer was prevented from testifying as
to what prince told him when first ar
rested of what caused him to kill Cam
non.
Judge Wilcox also SAID that Prince was
lnomentarily insane when he shot Can
non. On this the defense appear to rely
much
Tomorrow Mr. Thorp. for the defense,
will speak, and afterward General Allan
will close for the Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
War Department, Adjutant General:

War Department, Adjutdnt General S
Office. December IL. 1900:
.tMacArtihur, Alanila:-Send volunteer
conva lescants TO the Capacity OF the next
transport returning, and g. volunteer regi-
mept bY transport following. As Won re-
port ca.lIV now the Secretary of War di-
rects that you start home the volunteer
regiments until the force is rdI1ced to CO.
600 the number fixed. before beginning re-
inforcelnents by regulars Will send you
rgular regiments to further relieve the
volunteers.
(signedl .CORBIN''
Manila, December 18th.
To Adjutant-G General. Washington:
With reference to your telegram of 11th,
the T1rty-seventh Infantry Regiment, o.
S. Y. Infantry, sails on TRANSPORT Sheri-
dan January 1st, and the Eleventh Regi-
ment, L. S. Y. Cavalry. on January 18th
The movement will be continued as direct
ed until completed. The Thirtv-eighth
Regiment. U. S. V, is in the field and can
not leave at present Authority is re-
Cuested to regular officers in the volunteer
service whose regular organizations are
here. also volunteer officers now assigned
10 special duty, who so desire, with a
view to muster out June 3Oth. An impor-
tant question of policy is involved, as the
denarture of volunteers almost renders
if impossible to furnish officers for special
duty. the necessities for which are in
c-nasins. Transport Sherman leaves De-
cnrnher. 18th with about $50 volunteer con-
,-aIescents. and the transport Warren De-
can1l,er. 22d with the same number. Any
remaining will go on transport Sheridan
January jst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY'S NEWS.
local.

Local.
Five hundred dollars for trunk
Captain chosen for college football
team.
j. NJ. Harris to be taken back to West
Virginia.
Carnegie reported TO be after the Rich
uond and rfdewater Railroad
Dove Lodge celebrates semi-cea-
tennial
Pathetic case in Police Court.
state.
-AcquittaI of Prince asked on plea OF
insanity.
city of Petersburg summoned to ap-
pear before United States District Court
in Richmond
Case against oyster pirates takes turn
unfayorable to defendants.
General.
House disposed of only about half OF
war revenue reduction bill
The Hay-Pauncefote treaty further
amended by Senate committee
Violent storm sweeps San Francisco
Eleven persons injured IN collision near
Pittsburg, Pa
Six young women burned to death In
fire In Dunkfrk, n. y
Fprign.
British suffered defeat at hands OF
Beers.
Battle still raging near Pretoria.
-Dewet said to be cornered by General
Knox
chinese ready to begin negotiations
for peace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15

ax;,t.tt in baseball before the annual
~; .;rsrs or session was begun still exists
Dp,riug the meeting the masnates
reached these conclusions
tn turn down the Players psoSeceive
Association fatty by refusing the PLAY
a-s = rehearing of their deIaa.ius' 10
game scheduled for next year. .Nst 'Ie
E,astsrn Clubs will finish the ssasV,l ~
the West next year: uH'p'Ae =. Oh
s'.la',tra ot4ic5o:fnc at the same number
url,p u aan3as in each city: no club shall carry
y, go s han sixteen players during the
season after May 15sh; awarded the tran
et,isas of st. Pau. Minneapolis, and Kan
sfs CITY 10 the Western League
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
Steamer i'foated.
By Associated Press. !

KEY WEST. FLA, Dec, 1.-THE Amer
lean Steamer Eureka from Port Tampa,
Bound at Massachusetts,, with phosphate.
which has been ashore near Rc5ecca Shoal
Light, has been foated by The wreckers
ana brought into port. 4 survey will be
held on the steamer to see VIVA, damage
was done. which Was considerable Sew
eral clf the i:re.kers We're also damaged
while giving assistance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
General Mich.c'J. H"'s"r Dead.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Dec H.-General
AIichae, ]. Buyer. distinguished Con-
faderate General and public man. died
this morning at Dadevilie, Ala.
General Bulger was the Oldest Confede-
rate veteran living. being one hundred
wears of age. He was a member OF the
Secession Convention at Montgomery. and
led the fight against secession. he was a
na,6faate for Governor OF Alabama soon
af.er the Civil War.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
BRITISH COMMONS.
u sin;stcr Wou.G Nnt DISCUSS Nicaragua
nv Associated Press.)

by ASsOclated PrcSs.J
LONDON, Dec. 14.-In the House OIL
Commons to-day, the attempt OF henry
Norman Liberal, member for South
Wolyerhamton to draw the Government
on the subject of the Nicaragua Canal
Failed, Lord Cranborne, Parliamentary
secretary for the Foreign Office content
ing himsalf with saying that no commu-
nication had passed between Great Brit-
ain and the other European Governments
with the view of eliciting whether they
would agree TO regard as neutral canal
occupied and fortified by the United
States.
Mr.. Gerald Ralfour, president of the
Roard of Trade. announced that the board
had received several communications re-
sarding the extortion of blood money
from seaemn at Portland. Oregon. The
matter had been brought to the attention
of the Foreign Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
Shot at His Own Door.
fBv Associated Press }

IBv
PENSACOLA. FLA, Dec. 1t-John
Hallastre. merchant was fatally shot
last night by unknown persons. He was
called to the door of mis- store after he
had closed for the night, and as he
opened the door two shots We're fired at
him one penetrating the right lung and
shatterfng a rib.
There is no clue to his assailants