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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-23
TWENTY-FOUR AMERICAN
MISSIONARIES MURDERED
BY BOXERS AT ten TS|N.
The News Comes Direct From Chefoo to the Meth
odist Foreign Missionary Society
HeaQuarters in New York.
ONLY THREE PERSONS WERE SAVED.
MANY WOMEN AMONG THE SLAIN.

NEW YORK. Jne2 Prev Dr. Leonard, Secretary oMe Methodist Foreign missionary Society in this CITY
eGhed the following abegam to-day
"cHFO0, he 5.Thn Tnb ombaued. PeMn very serious. Hopkins Brown and King saved Gum
BROWN"
Teh mn mentoed are Missionaries Dr. Leaad mrs from the fact that only those who were
saved ire cabed ,hee remaining Mhbrm sIomHesm Tn Tnh we been muured hhe bws
Ammgh them are may women mcudng fen the WomsF Foreign Missionary Sol ey, and emberd the
HaT0,P Pike Hopkins md Brown FamMes
BRITAINs CHOICE Of CHIEFS TO LEAD INVADING ARMY AGAINST cHNEsE CAPITAL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-23

Mr.. C. Schnepf. the Opera House druns
gtst. made the following observations of
a m. Il. IL m, g: 3 .. NJ. "a. .. "a. ~
Weather fAx.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-23
THE RESIGNATION REFUSED.
BOARD OF REGENTS Of THE STATE
UNIVERSITY CONTINUES PRESI-
DENT RAYMOND IN OFFICE.

HI Vote on the Proposition to Ac-
cept Resulted Four to Four, and
President Sturgiss Cast the De-
Gliding Vote in Favor of DIR. Ray
m~ond-The Charges of Incompe-
tency Against of the
Faculty Withdrawn.
Evening star., 1900-10-08

"A government bnnu StOhU NeeueU.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Having spent the summer in Europe,
return home with the same persuasion that
I have always had on similar occasions,
namely, that America is the place to live
in for all purposes except that of pursuing
the studies Of the fine arts and Of evading
the excessive heat. There is one point,
however, in which the countries of Europe
surpass u.s. and that is in the facilities their
tanning the public with band music on an
extensive scale. Being at the Paris exhibit
ton on July 4, and while listening to the
exquisite performances of Mr.. Sousa's band.
a Frenchman, evidently a gentleman of
at the close of a clarinet solo, Tres fort,
tres fort -
Now, with the presence in our midst of
musicians of the highest order, and, taken
as a body of musicians having probably
few superiors in the world, it seems but
at the capital they should be housed in
building befttng their superiority in the
musical art. And why should not our cap
ital city be favored with band stand of
grand and artistic proportions. located, for
instance, in some shady spot the green
between the Capitol and Library, having
system of seating the public that would do
credit to the adjacent structures. To climb
up the dizzy ascents of the easterly Capitol
steps, and to maintain their footing
those uncertain heights, speaks we'll for
the goat-like instincts of many in the au-
dience, brought probably to a focus by
their inability to stand during the perform
ance of the band; but We are persuaded
that 1t would more become the dignity of
the capital of the greatest nation in the
Evening star., 1900-10-08
China's Waning Tea Industry.

From the st. Louis Star.
Chinas tea industry seems to be in fair
way of being eclpsed by that of India. Be-
tween 1850 and 1860 the latter country en-
tered into the tea business and at the lat
ter date China sent 100, 900 pounds of
tea to England. against India's 10, 7O6, 600
pounds. During the next decade the ex-
portation of teas to England from both
countries seemed to keep about an even
pace, but when the statistics Of 1880 were
announced it was found that China had
lost over 90, ,OO0, 900 pounds while India had
gained that much and was therefore about
So 600 600 ahead of her rival Last year
Chinese and Indian tea stood relatively in
import into Great Britain, II 600, coo pounds,
against 134, ,01S, 800 pounds. About the same
proportionate increases noted in the United
States If China persists In her attempt at
exclusiveness she may have the privilege
of consuming all her own tea
Evening star., 1900-10-08
Not by Appointment.


Did you meet Gray Saturday by appoint
ment?' the witness was asked.
"No. sir" was her response.
Was there any feeling between your
husband and Mr.. Gray?'
There never had been any trouble that
| know Of she answered.
Was your husband jealous of your
II think he was"
WAS he Jealous of Gray?"
"He seemed that way
She said her husband spoke to her about
Gray on one occasion when he was drunk
Gray. she said, boarded at her house about
a year ago. Last winter when she lived on
q canal boat Gray called on them almost
every day.
Did you ever hear your husband make
any threats against Gray?
She replied that after her husband had
been told so much about Gray he said he
would kill him if he ever caught him with
her.
In Part COrrObOrative.
Lucy Rivers colored, testified that she
saw Mrs. Champion Saturday about noon
and asked her where she going. She
answered that she was going to look for
her child as somebody had told her he had
gone i'm swimming. Witness said she after
ward heard two shots fired. She would
have gone back to see what the trouble
was about, but she was afraid When
witness saw Mrs Champion she was COM
ing out of the bushes, putting on her hat
She saw man sitting in the bushes. but
she did not know him. Witness saw her
twice Saturday, and told her she had been
away from home a long time.
George Castleman, living on the River
road near the Three Sisters, testified that
he heard three or four shots fired Saturday.
After a pause two more shots were fired.
Then he saw a man go up the road and a
woman climb the hill
John Heath, 6U3 7th street southwest, tes-
titled that while walking up the road Sat
urday his attention was attracted to CraInp-
| ton by hearing what he thought &'as sflor-
| ing. Witness said he was unable to get
| him up, and when he realized that he was
| in serious condition he called two boys
! and sent for Policeman Edwards. The man,
| whom he knew as Doc he said, died be-
Evening star., 1900-10-08

world and that a highly appreciatve public
would be much more hearty in their
plaudits if the musicians We're suitably ac-
commodated in pavilion and the audience
in commodiOus chairs or benches, crcularly
arranged about such a stand.
OF course such an arrangement might
unfortunately cause the time-honored Off
cial who so cleverly chalks out the bound
aries for the cyclist, with the mandate
Hitherto shalt thou go and no further" to
be temporarily out of job. but then we
all cannot be pleased all the time.
WILLIAM LIVINGSTON RRUEN
Evening star., 1900-10-08
Deafness of IL Years Standing

Protracted Catarrh produces deafness in many
cases Capt Ben Connor Of Toronto Canada, was
deaf for IL years from Catarrh; all treatments
failed to relieve. DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
gave him relief in daR and in a very short
while the efness left him entirely 1t will do as
much for you. Sold by F. S. Williams 9th and
sts; Edmonds & Williams, I'D and Penn. ave.
Evening star., 1900-10-08

Deputy Coroner Glazebrook testified that
he performed an autopsy at the morgue
this morning the body of Champion.
Witness said he found a bullet hole in the
shirt around which We're marks of powder,
showing that the weapon was held close TO
the body. The wound made by this bullet
superficial the leaden missile having
injured the rib and glanced. 1t was found
about three inches from the surface of the
body. Near this wound witness found an
other hole through which a bullet had en-
tered. This bullet had perforated the liver
and had also torn the kidney. Witness also
found an incSed wound in the mans fore
head. but this wound, he thought, was not
made by bullet. Death was the result OF
hemOrrhage and shock. Only two bullets
entered the victims body.
Evening star., 1900-10-08

fore the police patrol wagon and the po-
licemen arrived. When witness found MIN
he was living on the grass. with another
man they tracked the blood stains about
200 feet where they found two puddles OF
blood.
The Arrest.
Policeman Samuel Burrows testified that
he arrested the prisoner at the Seven Locks.
When witness found him he was lying on
a bench apparently asleep. Gray said ne
had had trouble with Champion. and IN
ouired about the condition of the victim.
Witness did not tell him that Champion was
dead Gray told him that he (Gray) had
injured his finger while defending himself.
Policeman Edwards, who does duty at
the Aqueduct bridge, testified that he saw
the prisoner and Mrs. Champion meet on
the bridge about II o'clock Saturday morn
ing. The woman walked out on the bridge
and looked around. When they separated
the man started over the bridge toward
Virginia. When, shortly after II o'clock
he was called to the scene of the homicide
he remembered what he had seen and re-
ported the affair to other officers Witness
Examined the scene of the killing, and
found footprints of a man and woman.
Branches had been broken from tree on
which people had evidently been sitting.
The place is rather secluded and very few
persons travel along the road.
Yesterday morning witness had conver-
sation with the prisoner. The latter did
not admit to him that he fired the shot.
The weapon taken from the prisoner by
the officer who made the arrest was ex-
hibited to the jury.
Evening star., 1900-10-08
HELD FOR GRANDJURY
Clinton Gray to Answer to Charge Of
Murder.
ACCUSEDOFKILLING ''DOC" CHAMPION
Testimony Taken Today in Pres
ence Of Coroner's Jury.
A @ ICK c. A P Z U r E

Clinton Gray, the canal boatman, who as
stated in The Star, shot and killed Rein
Olizer Champion, better known Doc
Champion, on the Foundry road above
Georgetown Saturday, was captured about
o clock the same afternoon, in less than
five hours after the tragedy was enacted
Gray was brought to the Georgetown sta
ton, where he was held until this morning.
After being photographed and measured to-
day for the gallery, he was conveyed to the
sixth police station. where an inquest was
held. Several witnesses were examined and
Gray was committed to jail to await the
action of the grand jury.
The prisoner and his victim were second
cousins, and both of them had lived at
Antietam. brother of the deceased,
Thomas II. Crampton, who now lives at
Antietam came here yesterday and the
body was placed in his charge. to be con-
Veyed to Antietam. The cousins were
intimate terms up to about year ago, at
which time Gray was boarding at the
Champion home. 1t is said the green-eyed
monster caused trouble in the Champion
family. 1t is said Gray made himself so
useful about the house during siege of
illness in the family that Doc" Champion
seemed to forget his jealousy for d short
time, and peace was restored. Later the
Champions lived on canal boat, and there
Gray was almost a daily visitor.
Saturday, short time before the shoot
ing occurred, Gray and Mrs. Champion met
near the north end of the Aqueduct bridge.
After talking a few minutes they Sepaiat-
ed, going in different directions. Champion,
1t is said, overlook the couple near the old
plant of the Independent Ice Company. and
there the fatal encounter occurred. Six
shots We're fired, but only two of them en-
tered the body of the victim.
When the police learned from Mr.. John
Heath Of South Washington that murder
had been committed Lieut.. Swindells set
about the task of capturing the alleged
murderer. Hardly an avenue of escape was
left unsuarded. Mounted men and footmen
were sent up and across the river while
Detective Weldon proceeded on a train to
Harper's Ferry. Detective Horne worked
en- the case in Georgetown.
Capture of Gray.
Policeman Samuel Burrows of the George
Evening star., 1900-10-08

Isaac Bray, colored, ninety years old, was
overcome by the heat at Delaware avenue
and street southwest, about o'clock
Saturday afternoon. He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital in the ambulance.
Evening star., 1900-10-08
Mrs. Champion Testifies.

Mrs. Mamie Dora Champion, wife of the
victim, was next called. She was accom-
panied by Mrs S. +. l.. Saffold of the Tow
Path Mission. who carried the witness six
months-Old child, and Mrs. Thornberg, the
matron from the house Of detention, who
had charge of the witness.
Mrs. Champion told the jury that she
lived on Fowler's Hill. Twelve years ago
the 18th of last July she said she and
Champion We're married.
Were you present at the time of your
husbands death?' inquired the coroner.
II didn't see him when he died?'' she an
sWered.
Witness said she went down toward the
river to look for her boy, because she had
been told he had gone in swimming. On
her way up the river she met Gray and
talked with him few minutes. She met
him a second time and was conversng
when her husband appeared and said to
Gray: You ---. don't you know that
that's my wife you are talking to?''
Witness said she her husband hit
Gray with a stone and knock his hat off.
Her husband followed Gray and the latter
kept asking him to keep back. She said
that after she heard the reports of the
weapon her husband said to her: Come,
Maud, let's go home" She did not know
at that time that he had been shot.
Evening star., 1900-10-08

Policeman Samuel Burrows of the George
town precinct, a member of the bicycle
squad, is the officer who made the capture.
He rode his wheel up the river road and
towpath and soon after passing the Chain
bridge he got on the track of his man.
When he reached the second of the seven
locks he saw man lying on a bench. He
was asleep The officer aroused him, aud
no effort was made by him to conceal his
identity.
the officer, evidently SuppoSng he had not
wounded him to any great extent.
Gray made no objection to returning with
the officer. avoiding any delay that might
have been caused by demanding requisition
papers. His statements made while In the
police cell indicate that he will set UP a
Ilea of sclf-defense
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The potbunters have already begun shoot
ing birds out of season.
The member, OF the Mandolin Club have
returned from pleasant visit to st. George
Island
Several persons were fined by the Mayor
this morning for kstping dos without
license.
The piing OF the ferry slip is being renew.
ed, and it is understood the ferry wharf will
be overhauled.
A marriage license was issued IN Washing
ton yesterday 10 John NJ. Bailey and Ida b.
Fir CHI, both of this city.
The last issue Of the Virginia Odd Fellow
cont aims an excellent likeness and an intel
estinR sketch Of the Vice Grand Patriarch Of
the order, Mr.. w. E Latham, of this city.
George A. Burnett, son OF Mrs. NJ. s. Bar.
nett. died at Johns Hopkins Hospital IN BALI
more yesterday after undel going an opera
ton. The deceased was native OF this city.
A young man, who refused to give bis
name, but who said he came tIom Nashville
was arrested this evening for refusing to Jay
for his dinner at cookshop and for abusive
language
Mr.. Lewis A. Nails while at work on q
house on upper Kirg street this morning Tell
through the rsfters and into we'll IN the
cellar. de was rendered unconscious for an
hour and was quite badly hurt.
A few days since Mr., James smythc acc
dentaly dropped his gold watch down q
thirty-twc-feet well in his yard on st. Asaph
street. and this morning Mr.. Fred Athey sue.
coed, d in recovering the watch.
Miss Emma DuncsnsoD, ffty.one years old,
Of Washington, who claims she is the AGO +.
cd daughter Of the late Col. Isasc Bsssett,
doc keeper of the Senate for many years, Was
sent TO st. Elizabeths Asylum today.
The tenth annual convention OF the Christ.
IAN Endeavor Union will be held at Centen.
any Reformed Church, in Winchester. Tues
lay, Wednesday snd Thursday, August %,
20 and 30. Among those who will attend
is Rev. E. A. Wsrfed, OF this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18
Niagara Falls Excursions,

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
selected the following dates for its popular ten.
day excursions TO Niagara Fails from Wash.
ington: July %, August 8 aud %, September
6 and 20, and October and 10 On these
dates the special train will leave Washington
at COS In.
This year the excursions from Philadelphia
will BIZ iun by two routes. Those on July 70,
August o September g, October 4 and 18,
ooing via Harrisburg and the valley OF the
Susquehsnns as heretofore; excursions Of An-
gust % and September 20 running via Tren.
Ton. Manunks Chunk, and the Delaware
Valley.
Excursion tickets, good for return passage
on aIy regular train, exclusive OF limited ex.
press trains, within ten days, will be sold at
$40 frcm Washington. A stop-over will be
allowed at Buffalo, Rochester, CsDsdaisua,
and Watkins within toe limit returning, on
the excursions OF July %, August 8, sep.em-
Der 9, October A and IS.
For the excursions of August % snd Sep
tember 10, stor-over will he allowed at Buff
fslo on return trip within limit Of ticket.
Pullman parlor cars, and day coaches will
be run with each excursion. An extra charge
will @ made for pailor-car seats.
An exp, rienctd tourist agent and chareron
will accompany each excursion.
For further information apply to ticket
agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18
Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON, d.

DEATH OF MRS. DELAGNEL.-A tele-
gram was received at this office today
from San Francisco, Cal, stating that
Mrs. deLignel, wife OF Col. J. A.
deLsgnel, died on Thursday and that
her remains will be placed in vault
there tomorrow. No other particulars
were given. Col. and Mrs. deLagnel
left here about five months ago to
spend the summer in San Francisco
aud from recent letters received here
by their friends they we're we'll and
heartily enjoying their stay at San
francisco, Mrs. deLagnePs old home.
The numerous friends here of the de-
ceased will deeply regret to learn OF
ner death and extend across the CONT
nent their sincere sympathy to the be-
Iesved husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18

OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails week days, close at 7 80
:. IN. and 15, 2 80, 6 SO and 7 55 D. m. .
Open at 90 q. M, ~ 90 IN. and 4 80 o.
m. On Sundays Northern mails close at l 80
p m. and 20 pm.
southern mails via Charlottesville close
st 90 and 10 90 q. m. and 2 AS ard
DO p. m. Open at 8 90 a. m. and 9 80
and 4:30 p. m.
Southern msils, via Richmond, ore al
ii 30 =. m. and , 90 and z so D. m. Open
at q. IN and 1 and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close ut 7 so G. IN
and 40 p. m. Open at / p. m.
Alexandra and Round Hill mails close a
7 20 a. m. and p. M. Open at 900 q. m.
and 30p.m m.
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close at 2 as
2. m. and DO p. m. Open at 3 90 q. 10. and
80 p. m.
Washington mails close at 7 80 and II As
q. "a, and l 16, so, 6 so and 7 55 D. m.
Open at 90 q. m, II 90 m. and 90 and
30 p. m.
Once Hoar-Opsn at 90 a. m. Close at
80Op.m
Sunday Houn-Opsn at 8 90 a. m. Close
81 8 30 q. m.
Carrier Standardization made on
inside routes-6 80 and 10 90 .. m. and
3 OO and 5 80 p. m. Full route-6 30 a. m.
and 30 p. m. Sunday collection 90 D.,
N. Carriers window open Sunday 8 90 a. NJ,
and close 8 80 q. m.
Deliveries made & 90 a. M, 90 p. ~, and
1 10 p. m.
Ali mail should be in Office ten minutes
before hoDr 'rdicsfed for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18

GOING TO ATLANTA Mr.. Frederick
Klaus, formerly of the Geo. K. Hill Bak-
ery, hss accepted pos ton as foreman
Of the Frank f Block Company of At
lanta, Ga, one OF the largest bakeries OF
the South. and will leave for his new
field of duty on Sunday. Mr.. kans
came to Alexandria from Philadelphia
81 wears ago and hes been in constant
employ OF the Hill Co., until they shut
down on June 80. He has represent
ed the Dad war in the city council and
is now a member OF the school board
from that ward. His departure from
mis- CITY will be regretted by his many
friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18

THE MARKET was we'll supplied with
everything in season today and prices
aor most of the fruits and vegetables
were lower. Watermelons, csnta-
ioupes, peaches, apples aud pears were
IN profusion and were cheap, while the
supply of corn, tomatoes. beans, cab
bsge, potatoes, etc, exceeded the de-
mand. Many of the country people
mad cider for sale on their benches.
The prices of meat, fresh and salt, con-
Iinue high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18
Let Us Handle
Your Property,

We have exceptional facilities for
renting, and take the best of care of
property intrusted to us. We ma G
prompt settlements for rentals
paid us.
The best class of tenants come to
us, and depend on us
Ii you have vacant house. let us
get a tenant for you. We advertise
literally, our office is central and ac-
ceSsible, -,
Ify6u have property to sell 1t will
Ia to your interest to place it with us;
90 per cent of buyers come to us.
la~Agents Germania Fire lnsur'
ance Co. of New York. Capital,
81 900, 900.
NIB HARLOW & CO.,
ouo16 3t ll9 :. Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18

1. o. 0. FAT a meeting OF Po-
tomac Lodge, No. SO, l o. O. F., las
night Past Grand Master Frederick
Klaus was presented with an Old Eel
lows pin, in appreciation OF the many
fayors be has done the lodge. The
presentation speech was made by Z.
G. Nj, D. r. Stansbury, and was very
feelngly responded to by MIR. Klaus,
who regretted that he would have to
leave Alexandria. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18

The WEATHER has been warm agaio
today, the mercury being at go this
afternoon. The Weather Bureau gives
no hope of any decided break in the hot
wsve and makes the stereotyped obser-
walton OF the past week-"no important
change 10 temperature to note. "Another
not Sunday is probable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18

CANNING FACTORY.-Messrs. Chas.
King & Sons canning factory, on Queen
street near Union, began operations
this morning. Forty hands-men, wo-
men, boys aud girls-were put to work
canning peaches and tomatoes. This
oew Alexandria institution will prove
valuable adjunct to the business Of
this city, furnishing, as it does, occupa'
ton for young people especially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18

!, Wall RETURN THE PoRTRAITs.-
y NJ Charles Woodbury., Of Beverley,
@a''', who has frequently visited this
WY Whites to Mr.. X Kemper saying
'as' on recent visit to New Hamp
. ,I, lee saw 10 store there two fine
VIA VIA Portraits. On inquiry he was
o'1 q. ina they were taken from a house
~ rgIoia by federal troops in 1866
s all sent to New Hampshire. The
ueo VINO took the photographs were
!" regiment stationed near Peters
otIs Mr.. Woodbury. had Portraits
y, 'oe portraits taken and sent them to
-, a. A'mper. The present owner Of
us portraits says he will be glad to re-
YOie them to their original owners.
LIE Portraits are those OF lady and a
gentleman, evidently of old Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18

u yor wish ane deviled crabs try those
relsrei by US from crab meat OF our own
r.slng st Rawmel's Restaurant. Hard shell
..'O' steamed twice daily. Soft-shell crabs
C- ,o''t CLANS in all styles. Fried oyste's
p boxes speciality. All orders through
N'Ne phone 90 receive prompt attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18
abor Day September 3.

Account of National Labor Day, the SOUTH
crn Railway will sell tickets from Biuemont,
Harrisonbnrg Front Royal, WaIrenton, Or
snge, and intermediate stations to Washing
ION and Alexandria, Va, at one first class
fare for the round trip; tickets to be sold
September 1928 final limit September a
Tickets will also be cold on same dates, with
same limit from Washington, ID. c., and
Alexsndris, Va to stations named above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-18

The soothing and healing properties
of Cnsmberlain's Cough Remedy, its
pleasant teste and prompt and perma-
nent cures, have made it a favorite with
ne people everywhere. For sale by
all druggists.