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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
A Possible Chinese Civil war.

1t is impossible as yet to know how much
credence We should give to reports from
China that there is prospect of civil war
in which the Southern Viceroys will join
with Ii Hung Chang in an effort to destroy
the Manchu dynasty and drive the present
rulers and the whole imperial clan out OF
the country. The possibility of such
movement appears to be strengthened by
the fact that secret edict has ordered the
decapitation of the Viceroys of Hankow
and Nankin, who have been working in
conjunction with Earl Ii, and there is good
reason for believing that the Empress
Dowager would have him cut in two If she
could lay hands on him.
The Chinese Ministers in Europe and the
United States are said to be favorable to
the idea of revolt. and are understood
to have sounded the different Governments
in order to learn what their attitude to-
ward the movement would be. 1t may be
possible that the recent activity of Vice
Admiral Seymour on the Yangtse Kiang
has something to DO with the scheme. Ii
is not trusted in the least in London, but
Sill ne uliSHl De anu IL ne Will
ing to lead a rebellion against the Manchus
1t is not unlikely that he would have the
support OF Great Britain as well as that
of the United States and Japan. 1t is prob
lematical whether Russia, Germany, and
France would look upon such an upheaval
with complacency or not. Just now it
would be convenient for all parties to have
native allies who could do some of the
fighting and keep the armies of Tuan and
Lii Ping-Heng busy for a while. But
successful rebellion would not only over
throw the Manchus but would move the
capital from Pekin. which, it is probable,
would be unacceptable to Russia. 1t might
also lead to other things not well calcu-
lated to preserve peace between the ma
tions
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
MEETING MAY BE POSTPONED.
Convention of De...=.=-=tic Club. May
Not he Held Till October.

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. Sat a confer
ence attended by Mr.. Bryan, Mr.. Steven
son. Senator James K. Jones, Vice Chair
man Johnson. of the National Committee.
National Secretary walsh, Parks Martin,
Lewis j. Stevenson. and Myron King. II
was proposed that the national conven-
non OF the Democratic clubs of the United
states, now set for Indianapolis on Sep
.emoer .. be POSTPONED until October 5 to
~ owing to the great number of political
events booked for that time.
Mr.. Bryan sand Mr.. Stevenson. both Of
whom are TO be present, concurred hearth
ly in the plan. The matter has been REFER
ed to the New York committee There is
little doubt that the change will be made.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
COLONEL DAVIS NAMED
Choice of Democrats In West vir-
ginia Second Congregational District.

I l.
MARTINSBURG. W. Va. Aug. s.-The
Democratic convention held here TODAY to
nomirate candidate for Congress from
the Second district was the most largely
attended and enthusiastic held for years.
The best of good feeling marked every
stage of the proceedings. The convent n
was presided over by Hon. John J. Com
we'll, of Romney. Hampshire county, with
c. W. Boyer, editor OF the ''Martinsburg
Statesman" as permanent secretary.
Col. Thomas b. Davis was nominated by
reclamation. no other name being placed
before the convention. 1t was Just before
the convention assembled that Colonel
Davis consented to allow his name to be
used. but when that consent was given all
the other gentlemen whose names had
been mentioned in connection with tie
nomlration loudly and heartily approved
OF his selection
Colonel Davis is a brother of former
United States Senator Henry G.. Davis and
an uncle OF Mrs. Senator Stephen B. Ell
kius, and is prominently connected with
all the leading coal. railroad and other
large business interests il-his section of
the State. He has always been identified
with the Democratic organization of the
State, having, for sixteen years, been an
active member of the State executive COM
mittee, and Is now treasurer of that Or
ganization.
Representative Dayton by a considerable
majority.
Two years ago Colonel Davis was elected
as member of the State Legislature from
Mineral County, receiving an overwhelm-
ing majority. notwithstanding that county
had prior to that time been giving Re
publican majorities. Republicans fear Col
onel Davis candidacy may injure the Iros-
poets of the Republican legislative noml-
nees In Tucker, Randolph, and Mineral
counties pledged to Senator Elkins' re-
election. He is very popular with mixers
and railroad men.
Col. Stuart w. Walker of Martinsburg,
in neat little speech placed Coloael DaYis
In nomination. The ssconding speech was
made by Hon. William B. Cornwel, OF
Romney. In presenting Colonel Davis to
the convention Mr.. Cornwell said: "Col-
onei Davis Is not speech maker
but he is Democrat and vote getter
| now take pleasure in introducing to you
that iron grey horse of the Democracy,
Col. Tom B Davis"
Cioonel Davis said: 81 am not speaker,
but am a worker and have always been a
worker in the party ! thank you for the
nomination. / didn't want 1t, but stree 1
have gotten ii / want to be elected /
will be elected
After the cheering had subzided and after
the band had concluded Col. Nat Watt
Fitzgerald made a speech. At the en-
clusion OF his speech he said thst what
they wanted was good Democratic daily
IN West Virginia, and said that every
'elegate had perhaps noticed copy OF
ne Times ir their seats. He said lat
Times was the paper the people OF
W q Virginia wanted. AT the conclusion
of his remarks three cheers were given
for The Times.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
LAFoLLETTE FOR GOVERNOR.
Nominated by AcclnmntioD by the
Republicans of Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. Aug. S.-A conven
ton that was remarkable for the fact that
the entire State ticket was nominated
without a contest for any office was held
by the Republicans of Wisconsin today. R.
NJ. LafolIette was nominated for Governor
by reclamation, an event which signalizes
the defeat Of what is called the stalwart
faction in the Republican party in this
State With the exception of Governor,
all the present State officials were renomi-
mated.
Mr.. Lafollette represented the Madison
district in Congress, and was a member OF
the Ways and Means Committee when
President Mckinley was its chairman. He
is generally credited with radical views on
taxation ard corporations. bur H. C. Adams,
Tho presided at the convention today, and
who is known 10 express the nominees SEN
timents, made a speech in which he sal
that corporate interests would not be at
tackled aud that only reasonable reforms in
taxation would be sought
The platform is chiefly remarkable IN
that it declares for such changes In the
primary election laws as will enable nomi-
nations TO be made directly by the people
without the necessity OF holding conven-
tons.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
A Deportation scheme.

Owing partly TO the race riots In New
Orleans. propositions have been made that
the negro population of Louisiana be re-
moved to Hawaii to cultivate sugar planta-
lions there. Some Of the leading negroes
rather favored the plan, but when the
gar planters heard ofrit they protested, an
said that If anything OF the kind was at
tempted they would appeal to the Legisla-
ture TO take prohibitory measures. They
declare that the labor supply is already
abort. and that the negroes are needed and
cannot be spared.
Exactly the same state of things exists
all over the South. There is nothing quite
SO bitterly abused as the emigration agent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09

Last night it was the gossip Of the hotels
and clubs that the Administration had
weakened on the extraordinary session
proposition, and that a proclamation con-
vening Congress might be looked for
within a few days. Secretary Root and
Attorney General Griggs were in consulta-
ton at the Department of Justice yester-
day and. presumably, studied all the ways
and means they could think of to carry
on the Chinese war in its present strictly
executive form. But the chances favor the
extraordinary session.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
A Democratic Opportunity.

We believe that the Republicans of this State
o not willing 10 give vote Of confidence to
vt this fall Republican government at Al
y has become 50 repulsive to the people that
change is desired. The administrations of Nor
on, Black, and Roosevelt have been successfully
disappointing to the people of the State, and 10
offer such n machine as odeIl after these
disappointments would cause revolt.
PlRtt's discrimination to nominate none but
machine man makes opportunity scr Democratic
success that should not be overlooked. Not only
public welfare but party interest require a Demo
cratic government in this State. II lies in the
power of the Democratic State Convention to
nominate the next Governor Of the State Of New
Work.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
NORRIS BECOMES INDIGNANT.
A New Central Committee Ordered
to BE Elected.

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. s.-A great deal
of bitterness has resulted over the contest
for Democratic National Committeeman
from the District OF Columbia. The con-
testants are James L. Norris and Charles
w Slater. The committee on con-
tests met this morning and referred the
dispute back to the people of the District.
Mr.. Norris appeared before the commit
tee and denounced its decision as unjust.
and begged Chairman Jones to permit him
to present his case. Senator Jones re-
piled that the committee had acted and
that It was not worth while to argue the
matter. Mr.. Norris grew violent and a
spirited colloduy followed, but Senator
Jones was obdnrate.
The decision of the committee was that
each faction in the District shall select
representative. the two shall select a
third and the three shall hold a primary
election in the twenty-five districts of the
District OF Columbia to elect new central
committee.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09

The Administration has won brilliant
victory in the Nicely case. The United
States Circuit Court in New York has de-
cided that he may be held for extradition
That will avert the danger OF carpetbag
colonial exposures which would certainly
be made If Nee.y had to be tried in the
United States. N Havana he can be kept
incomunicado, and put on his trial in
the privacy of fortress and in the middle
Of a dark night. Cuba is to be kept out
Of politics" at any cost
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09

1t is Q matter of which the country will
assuredly take notice that our Minister
and people In Pekin would no. be in the
terrible plight they are 4 the Adminlstra-
ton had acted promptly in the beginning
and sent brigade from the Philippines to
escort the foreigners to the coast. Now
massacre stares them in the face, whether
they remain in the city or try tc march
out of it. Their case appears hopeless
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
NO NEW CASES.
The Fever Situation at Tampa Con-
times to Improve.

TAMPA. Fla. Aug. s.-"Nothing new"
was the extent OF State Health officer
Porter's official announcement of the yell
low fever situation tonight. The passing
Of another day without developments has
confirmed the belief of the public that the
trouble is over.
The se-to-house inspection has, up
to tonight, covered nearly one-half Of the
city No suspicious Illness has been dis
covered
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09

TOPEKA. Kan. Aug. SIT deyeIoped
here today that ]. C. Johnsan. the Kansas
n.enber of the Democratic National COM
mittee, who is now in Chicago is can
dldate for the United States Senate. The
Democratic State Committee is said TO be
working with Johnson.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09

So the American troops did not take
part in the battle of Peitsang after all! 1t
appears that they arrived on the ground
too late. At any rate they did not lose
any men. and should be in all the better
condition for the next battle, which ought
to be in progress by this time at Yangtsun
or heYOnd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
ocean Steamship Movements.

NEW YORK, Aug. S.-Arrived; Teutonic.
Liverpool Barbarossa, Bremen. Arrived
out: Majestic. from New York. at Queens
town; Rotterdam, from New York, at Rot
terdam.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
Music in Chicago.-Mr 7

Music in ChicaGo.-Mr. Hanna is 60
ing TO have muck mirth and music in his
campaign in Chicago, unless the plans he
has matured go awry. He has engaged the
services of Mrs. Alice Asbury Abbott to
take charge of the musical features OF the
campaign. and make the air of Lake Mich
igan resound with melody from the opening
to the close of the campaign. Her duty Is
to organize quartettes, sextettes, octettes.
and all other forms OF rowing bands of min
strele, and have one or more of these clubs
attend every political meeting in the city.
Each rally will be opened and closed with
song This affords rare opportunity for
the modest and demure campaign song
writer to do business with Mr.. Hanna
Every lyric writer in the country who can
rhyme Mckinley" with any other word in
the English language can find a ready mar
ket for his wares by addressing either Mr..
Hanna or Mrs Alice Asbury Abbott at Chi
cago. AS the campaign progresses 1t is the
wish OF the managers for Mrs Abbott to
extend the field of her operations. II posi-
BILE to get singers enough II is intended
that each spellbinder shall be accompanied
by a band of vocalists. In some instances
tie singers will be supplemented by two or
three musical Instruments. Where it is
possible to do so, the orator of the occasion
will lead In the singing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-09
BLISS PROCESSES IGNORANCE.
Not n Candidate for Nomination for
Governor of New York,

Governor of New York.
NEW YORK. Aug. S-Cornelius n. Bliss
when asked today about reports that some
of his friends were trying TO bring about
his nomination for Governor, said:
Il don't know that there is any such
movement. but if there is all have to
say about it is that under no circumstances
will | permit my name TO be presented TO
the Republican State Convention as a can
didate for the nomination for Governor. l
mean ibis and it is final"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
As 10 the Shipping Now Being Done al
Port Arthur.
ANOTHER SAwM,ll IS 10 BE- Built
In Jasper County IN tho Near Fa-
turc--A Fertile RrinfaIi.
Hotels Crowded.

Beaumont, Texas January ii.--R. A..
McReynolds general msnsser OF the Port
Arthur Transport company spent last
night In the city,
In discussing shipping from Port Arthur
last night Mr. McRespolds says il Is groN-
lnS rapidly despite obstruction. opposition
and misrepresentation OF the poet. Yes
tcrday, said he, the British steamship
Nentlie cleared from PORT Arthu With
Sec tons OF freight and steamed DIVA
and out OF TIM shin channel drAwluE tweh-
~ three feet eight inches without 80 much
as sluShins water over he banks Tine
vessel Was NOV loaded to that depth IN inc
slip or basin hui across Inc haslu AZ The
head Of the channel As set we have only
eighteen feet OF clear water IN the BASIN,
hut within the next sixty or ninety days
u win he drcdEed 10 \ deptn elnal 70
that Of the channel. Then ships draN,ns
twenty-five ice, OF water esn complete
oareoes from tho elevator Of warehouses
on the slips
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
TERRIFIC RAtNrALL

The Post correspondent this afternoon
received note from Mr. T. J Pattinson
the truck farmer living short distance
north OF Beaumont saying that during tho
storm between and 4 o'clock this morn
ing the fail OF rain aggregated hye and
cne-h half inches or 900 tons of wator TO
the acre OF land. Parties living IN the
city also report that vessels 10 their yards
indicated upwards of ave inches OF rain
last night The storm which was preceded
and followed BY the dowupour of rain con
sisted OF terrific wind, accompanied by
an electrical display such as was never
before Witnessed in Beaumont. Clouds
that hung in the heavens were Of inky
hlackness aud made more lurd the flashes
OF gigsag and sheet lightning that main-
taned an almost continuous liumination.
During the blow there was downfall OF
hail but so far as can he learned neither
the wind nor hail caused serious damage
in or about the city, The heavy downfall
ol rain was beneficial. Il washed goadly
portion of the mud from the paved streets
aud packed the mad on others The wind
came from he east and southeast
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
ADVANCE IN rnrcEs
Was Decided rpop nj Mcctins OF
hosiery Men.


ATLANTA. Ga. january 1.-THE southern
Asstt'ation OF Hosiery Manufacturers met
here today and advanced prices 10 per
ccul This Is the second advance that
has been made by the association in les
than three months. the arst advance o'
10 per cent being made at the time the
association organized in Nashville last
December. Today's meeting represeute'
practically the entire hosiery ami spin
ming mill industry OF the south The rcA-
members OF the association, Is the general
increase OF tho pricr Of material ahc
labor In the past fow months
A uniformity term for sclling was also
adopted TN February |, prices will he not
for goods sold ON thirty days time, less >
per cent for cash in ten DAYS. The asso-
citation also adopted lengthy resolution
urging the senate Of tho United states nol
10 rallfy The pending rnciprocltS treaty
between France and the United states,
y G Sunderland nj tho Pelham Mile
rclham :. c.. Who was elected president
20 succeed V Ballard resigned spoke ON
the manufacturing future OF tho south
The only problem that now confronls The
southern manufacturer, said Colonel sun
derlRpd Is tho great srarcltS OF labor
Many OF the mills are unable 70 run Al
their full capacity. simply because they
cen not get work done. The importation
OF Northern labor TO meet this contingency
presents certain problems that make u
inexpedient
The next annual meeting Of the asso.
citation viii be held In june
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
auA,'s CASE porrLEss.
His Friends Don't want ~ Vote
Taken ON u,

New York, January i1.h special to the
Times from Washington says A senator
who has been friendly to MIR. Quay aud
who until recently expressed the hope that
he could be seated. says hat he docs not
believe II pc<sfhle for Mr. QUAY 10 be
seated, and that his case should not be
permitted to come to a vote
When the committee on privileges aud
elections voted against Quay few days
ago, it was expected by the Quay men that
enough democratic votes to assist repub-
licans Of the right turn Of mind would be
secured to defeat the majority report aud
to give Mr., quay the seat, The claim
was made that Senators Daniel, Martin.
McLaurln and Sullivan. all democrats
would vote for him. and so make up the
necessary majority. Senator Morgan was
also counted as ready to vote for Quay
Later investigation shows that possibly
only one Of these democrats win vote Tor
Mr., Quay, The others have looked into
the matter with care and while all are
personally friendly 10 Quay they can not
find any justification in the practice OF
the senate for such a course as that
proposed by Quay and his friends Quay S
friends still insist that the senate will
never vote to keep him out
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
TEMPLE TOPICS.
SANTA Fc Is Arranging for Its own
WATER supply.


Temple Texas. January 1.-THE Santa
Fe people, who are building lake iusl
west OF town. so as to have their owl
water supply in the future are also
reopening the large wells opposite the
passenger depot and will draw on t.em for
part OF their water supply In the near
future. These wells were at one time
la use by the company and their use was
only discontinued because satisfactory
rates with the water company were male.
An engine and pump for the wells are bS-
Ing placed
4 $4,000 damage suit against the Santa
Fe from this point for alleged damages
while crossing the road on Temples Main
street has come at last. This crossing
road does a large amount OF it's switching
and 1t IS lucky matter that more aecl-
dents have not occurred there.
The Ancient Order OF United Workmen
lodge which has been in a kind OF DOR
mant condition al this place. has recently
been worked up and new blood insulled in
1t by state Organizer W. A. Hasaell Last
night the following officers were Installed:
T. \. Downs, past master workman. Y. H..
Moore master workman; +. p. Howell
foreman. w. Q. Miller, oyersser, S. Gluek
recorder; w. E. Bosker fnancier: r. j.
Downs. receiver; b. p. o'Nef. guide; j..
3. Adrian inside Waterman; r. p. Moody.
outside watShman Dr. lsM McCutcheoD
and Dr. j. NJ Cocoa, medical examiners.
e. A. Works, a. T.. Bentley and w. A.
Jacket. trustees. and 5. Gluek, represent
tative 70 grand lodge in July next.
The Young Mems Christian Association
secretary has arranged for lecture b,
Governor Bob Taylor az the assoeistlot
hall some time In February
Temple is soon to lose two OF its most
promising young business men In Messre.
n V. speer and J. C. Ballard, who 20 TO
vi paso 10 open business under ihs
.'Grahsm Combination" stores. Both these
Gentlemen have been prominently con
nected with the Bentley Bros, & 60. stor,
here and their venture on their own az
count in connection with other 1emple
capital in far away III Psso has The hearty
GOOD wishes Of their Temple friends, even
though IL loses them 70 Temple.
Messrs. Thomas J. Lee, genera! claim
agent Of the Santa re, and his worthy az
sigtant, j. W. Evans. were in the city yfs
| tsr fa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
a DIAMOND ROBBERY.
WomDn Was the Victim Of Chicauo
FOotpads

Chicago January 12,- Mrs John Coree OF
No. 239 Dearborn avenue was seized by
robbers shortly after midnight at Chest-
nut street near North Clark street, thrus.
into caL and aiterwsrd robbed Of dla-
monds valued AT $500 and her pocketbook
containing 81 in money aud draft for
$3.50. She vas hrutally beaten, her hands
lsceratad and her face bruised. She was
50 badly hurt and so completely oyercome
mat she Is almost Frustrated.
Mrs Corse. who Is 80 years old came TO
Chicago recently from San Francisco for
the purpose Of studying elocntion she
attended an entertainment on the West
Side, returning 10 her apartments about
midnight. She was feeling IN and went
70 drug store about two blocks fro1l
where she lived, This store, however. was
closed and Mrs. Corse started for her
home. She had nor proceeded half q
block homeward when, according 10 the
story told by the police she was scizei
rom behind by TWO men who drove up in
cab. They thruai her into the vehicle
atlrlng her crics ana drove away al a
rapid gait
The cab was driven 10 resort near
clark and Division streets The wonisn
NaH forced To enter Inc building and, be-
ing too M and frightened 10 MAKE an out
NV abN NHN UolAt3 ttfFlnl ana NiffiA
dragged. Here an etfori wss made 10
secure the diamonds She had worn to the
cntertsinment IN the evening and witch
she still had on. The gems were set ln
rings and in brooch ms brooch wa
removed hut the rings were tight and
could not easily be reomved from the MI
gers. The robbers then procured pair
Of ninchers and wrenchsd the diamond.
from their Hettings After the. robbery
she was again put in the cab and, In rs
Spouse to her statement she was taken
TO her boarding house in Dearborn avenue
The robbery was reported to the poles
The story was regarded as a strange on
by the police. but the victim repeated her
assertions and showed her laceratcl
hands and the rings with the empty set,
tlngs to prove her statements, Detectives
were detailed on the case.
The only theory that would At the case
is that the diamonds worn by Mrs. corse
were exposed TO view while she ,sas trying
TO get into the drug store In North Clark
street and that she was followed by the
men in the cab. The Chicago Avenue no
lice are puzzled over the affair.