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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
TW Ell E. We TH0l|S Nd
LOST IN STORM.
The Property Loss VIII Reach twenty
Millions.
GOVERNOR SAVERS STATEMENT
Normal Conditions Arc Being Happily
Restored i'll Gaives,on-NIore
Bodies Are Pound III
the Wreckage.
(By Associated Press.)

tSy Associated Press
HOUSTON, TEXAS, Sept. l9.-Gov. jos
D.. Sayers tonight wired the tolloW1ns
statement to the Associated Press:
Inc situation tonight in all parts Oh
the stricken district, so far as known 70
me, IS improved and will, l believe, should
we nave fair weather, continae ito I'M
prove. The method of distributing Inc
benefactlons of the people has become
systematzed, and has been reduced TO
the lowest expense possible, and IN TINS
nave mad the hearty and voluntary ass
lance OF the railway, express, telegraph
and telephone companies, all OF whom
have promptly, and without charge, trans
mitted supplies and messages besides con-
tributinS to the relief of the sufferers
Galveston is being managed by its own
municipal authorities, supplemented by
the assistance of committees composed
OF its best citizens. and also by the aid
OF Gen. Scurry. / am also Informed that
the United States Marshal, DR.. Grant
has rendered and is rendering most valu-
able aid
The loss of life occasioned by the storm
in Galveston and elsewhere on the South
ern coast can not be less than 1s,G0O
lives, while the loss of property will az
gregate s2o,0co00O Notwithstanding this
severe affliction. I have every confidence
that the stricken district will rapidly re-
vive. and that Galveston will from her
present desOlation and sorrow arise with
renewed strength and yigOr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
GrnycSend EHccS.
Ry Associated Press.)

(By Associated IresS.)
NEW YORK, September 19--Favorite
players had bad time at Gravesend to-
day, as only one actual first choice was
first past the judges. This was Modrine,
in the second race. Summaries:
First race-selling, one and one-stx-
tenth miles-The Chamherln G5 to -
first, Annoy C to / and 2 10 y second. Car
buncle 6 to y third. Time, Las As.
Second race-about six furlongs-Modrlne
q to q first. La Tosca II &c to and to u
second. Motley 90 to y third. Time
1:10 2-5.
Third race-one and one-eighth miles
Rockton q to y first, McMeekn g to .
and to y second, Killashandra e TO =
third Time. 1854 rs.
Fourth receive furlongs-Luerean "a
IN q first. Millionaire 90 to ] and to u
second, Luck az to u third. Time, ITO 80
Fifth race-one and one-fourth miles
Favonius &c 10 y first, Decanter . to y
second, Douro & TO p third. time, 2:o. 90,
Sixth race-five furlongs-l>ld- q TO ~
drst Fanny Maud $50 to and 10 to y sec
ond Pleasant Sail Is to y third lime
1:O21-5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20

Err TO
GERMAN NOTE
Response Has Been For
1nulated but Not Sent
THE POWERS DIVIDE.
Germany and Great Britain Stand
Together
AGAINST FRANCE AND RUSSIA.
Both Sides Seek the Adherence OF
the United states-Gcr.nany is
Anxious For a Speedy Re-
p1y-GettinS Supplies
to Taku For Our
Troops.
:
AGAINST FRANCE AND RUSSIA.
fBy Associated Press,

{By Associated press.)
s LONDON. Sept 20.@ A. M.-The only
news of importance from China this
morning is contained in dispatch to the
Times from Shanghai, dated yesterday.
asserting that Sir Claude Maxwell Mac
Donald will become British Minister al
Toxic and will be succeeded at Pekin by
Sir Ernest Mason Salow. the present Brit
lsh Minister at the japanese capital.
This, said the Times correspondent,
lis disappointing 10 Br!tIshers in the far
east. as they had hoped that stronger
diplomatist would be sent to Pekin."
1t Is probable 4Vice-Admiral Sey-
mour viii meet Sir Claude Macdonald at
Tien Tsin.
Reports from Nanlsin point to the In
creasing activity and influence of the anti
foreign party. The manner in which the
Yang Use Ticeroys have been ignored by
the Throne in reference to the peace
negotiations. while Imperial edicts order
the Manchu leaders to resume the control
OF aftaars is capable Of only one interDre-
1ailon- Shanghai specials seem to show
quite quite a shower of edicts regarding nego-
lators TO which little Importance is at
tached.
According to the Daily Mails ST. Peters.
burg correspondent, Russia VIII claim an
Indemnity OF 500. DDo. goo
"A washington special SAYS:
he Grange Of front on the part of the
United States Government regarding Rus.
EiaS evacuation was due to the fact thai
MI Conge- and MIR. Tower confirmed in.
formation obtained by the British Min.
sster In st. Petersburg showing tilat Rus.
sla1s proposition concealed a well designed
plan IL SEIZE Manchu-;a''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
JONES SAYS IT'S BRYAN.
Declares the Situation in the East Is
Wonderfully Improved.
Nv Associated Press

NEW YORK, September Ex-senator
James K. Jones left TOR Chicago this eve
ming. Before he left he said:
THE situation in the east is verv ia
vorable for the election of Mr.. Bryan 1t
has improved Wonderfully. The situation
in this State is. excellent. SO far as the
election Of N1r. Bryan and the State ticket
is concerned. She situation in Connecu-
cut and New Jersey exceed the expectation
I had since my last visit. | am very hope
full that Mr.. Bryan will carry these States.
I am sure he will carry West Virginia
and Maryland, and I might say that Deia-
ware can be safely placed in the Demo-
cratic column.
Senator Jones does not expect to return
to this city before election day. The SUB
committee will have full charge OF the
campaign in the east.
headquarters, ex-Secretary OF State Olney
will soon speak before the Iroquois Cup
for Bryan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
CONFEDERATE HOT
SHOT FOR GAR.
Atlanta Veterans Answer the North
ern Attack on Southern
Histories.
fRy Associated Press. }

ATLANTA, GA, Sept 19.-Atlanta Camp,
No. Is, United Confederate Veterans, at
its last meeting adopted a resolution
couched in strong language, taking eS-
ception to u resolution passed at the
recent encamp1nent at Chicago, OF the
G. A. r., relative to the histories in south
ern schools.
It was held by the G. A. R. that many
of the histories used by southern children
gave a partisan view of the facts OF the
Civil War.
The resolution adopted by the Atlanta
Camp. concludes:
In the language OF the resolution OF the
Grand Army, we OF the South also call
upon patriotic citizens to aid in Danishins
from our school all books and teachings
OF a partisan, sectional or dlsloyal cnarac-
ter, but we remind our fellow citizens OF
the Grand Army of the Republic, tnat so
long as the northern schools are supplied
with books that teach that the war be-
tween the States. was organized rebellion,
designed to destroy the Union; that JET
ferson Davis was the arch traitor. While
John Brown was a hero and martyr; thal
Robert E. Lee, Albert S. Johnston ana
tStonewall Jackson We're guilty OF treason.
that Scenes. Tattnai, Buchanan ana
Uaddeu were wicked pirates ana the
southern armies were bands OF rebels
the adoption of these resolutions oy the
Grand Army of the Republic is but
hollow farce.
..The resolutions themselves TEEN with
partisan anger and misrepresentation.
Whenever the unfair partisan DOCKS Oh
the north are corrected anu an esiUst'S''
of hatred to the South eliminated there
from. it will then be time enough Tor our
Grand Army friends to call Tor reform III
the matter OF Southern histories
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
THIRD PARTY GUESSING.
Nominee Csney's Withdrawal Causes
aDivision Of Opinion.
iRy Associated Press

NEW YORK, Sept. ia meeting OF
those interested in the National GInlrd
ticket Party movement will be heid To-
morrow in the office of Everett Z. -Aooott'
to decide what steps shall be taken IN We"
of the withdrawal of the Thiro partv
Il Louisiana. The committee on notlne,a-
ton, w. r. NYidenrlann, a. 3. Farquhar.
of York, Pa, and Louis A. DelacEoiS, OF
North Carolina, win make its formal re-
port at this meeting.
There is some difference of cpfrsa .cll as 70
the course to be taken by the party Soillse
are strongly for nominating ailothsr nesiu
for the ticket and carrying on q. Vasoioes
campaign.
the Third ticket advocates are likely to
be confined to single e,ector. ana lot .ll,s
reason the composition of the Nt..ollsei
ticket Is not Of quite so much ceosc1t.s''es'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20

minutes prior to the assassination, and did
not go to the State-House until several
hours after the tragedy; that Howard
was then, and had BEEN clean shaver for
a year, and that he was not the man seen
running from the Capitol grounds, or later
standing on the steps of one of the build
ings, as that man. according to the wit
ness. had beard. Howard then took the
witness stand. He testified that his train
was late. and that he went from his tram
to hotel, and was there when GoeoeFs
BODY was carried by Howard. in gene
raj way, contradicted everything of an In
eliminating nature told against him ov
James Stubblefield and other witnesses II
-sga~d 70 the alleged remarks concerning
the murder of Goebel.
Howard resumed the witness box this
evening, and was subjected 10 most rlsio
DENOMINATION, conducted by Lawyer
Campbell Howard retained MS conpos-
ure and answered all questions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
Wednesday Club Concerts.

The Board of Governors ct the Wednes-
day Club held a meeting Tuesday night and
decided 70 begin the work of the season.
October @ Duoraks "Stabat Mater Will
be the first production taken up
Intending new members Of the chorus
are requested to apply to the assistant
secretary, Miss NJ NJ. Jones, No. sd East
Main Street, for application forms and for
information. Applicants having applied
for membership and present members of
the chorus are requested to attend the first
rehearsal at the Young Mems Christian
Association Hall on Tuesday night, Oc-
tobar Cd, at Sis o'clock.
Members of the cn!dren's Chorus are
requested to attend rehearsal at'the
Young Mems Christian Association Hall
on Saturday, October 9th, at noon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
WI SAYS THE MOVE. BAD.
Chinese Minister Does No; Like Ger
I.iany,s Note.
(By Associated Press-0

her " A1 1eIMnister WI Ting Fang
was greatly interested to-day in
Germany's note to the Powers. asking
combined action in a demand that these
responsible for the troubles in emma be
punished, an indispensable preliminary
TO any peace negotiations.
When seen. at the Legation. he had
before him a copy of the published text
of the note.
81 can hardly believe that this step
has been TAKEN" he said, land II II mas,
it is Sc unfortunate in its influence upon
the general question that l am greatly
in hopes Germany will reconsider.
"Such q condition, if imposed is simply
impossible, and being Impossible, the
effect would but bring the peace nesoua-
lions to a complete standstlil.
The general Impression here is that the
German note of yesterday, demanding the
punishment OF the Chinese officials respon-
sible for the outrases upon foreigners as
a condition precedent to peace nesotla-
ticns, has brought NE Chinese trouble 10
an acute crisis. as far as the Cnlted states
Government is concerned
This conclusion is based upon the belief
in official circles that the Chinese Govern
1nent cannot accept the German PROPOSE
ton. so that it is not for the United states
Government either to withdraw Its force
from China. immediately, or 10 JOIN Ger
many and England, and perhaps some OIL
the other allied Powers in a prolonged
war with China
The belief is growing that If the Unlted
States Government is forced to a speedy
decision as to, the German proposition it
NAV resort to direct negotiations with the
Chinese Government, and, having settled
its scores with that Government, WITH
draw from China, giving notice to the
allied Powers there of the arrangement
made, in order that that arrangement
should remain in full force and unaffected
by any settlement that the allies may
make thereafter as to China.
PEACE IN PEkIN.
BERLIN. Sept. 19-The Boersen ze.tung
to-day prints special dispatch from
Shanghai, dated Monday, September 1lth.
saving that an imperial edict dated Sep
TENDER 18th, commands all the Chinese
generals under pain Of death, to avoid
hostile acts. orders all high officials to re-
turn to Pekin and assist IN restoring order
and peace, and orders the suppression Of
the Boxers, whose leaders must be cap
tured. A second dispatch adds orders
comprehensive reform in the entire adj
ministration of the empire.
The allies at Pel1n, it is also declared in
the dispatch, must insist upon the En-
peror's return and the punishment of Kang
u and all the Boxer leaders
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
REBUILDING GALVESTON.
Normal Conditions Are Being Fast
RESTORED III Stricken City.
lRr Associated Press.


(By Associated Press)
GALVESTON, TEXAS, September 10
Normal conditions are fast being restored
in Galveston. The work Of clearing the
streets Of debris continues undated, and
all relief work is now thoroughly systenla-
tied. Several human bodies were found
to-day. No attempt was made to identity
Them and they were Immediately Gre
mated.
The report that Miss Clara Barton is i'll
and that she has been compelled to leave
is an error. She is indisposed, though not
seriously so, and remains in her room, put
she is directing the work of her assistants.
public schools on October lst' the GATE
set before the storm Tor their opening.
Three of the school buildings can De
made habitable at slight cost.
The losses to the life insurance com
4ra1erual orders will lose quite heavily.
The Gulf Ports Trading Company ad-
dressed a letter to General e ManaSS Sr
Railroad, to-day, advising hl1n that
strenuous efforts We're being made TO
divert business from Galveston to other
ports on representing, that Galveston
would be unable to take care Of ship
meuts He was asked to-day whether
his line would issue domestic ana lot
eign bills of lading Tor export shipments
through Galveston. Colonel POLK replied
that the representations were entirely
false: that it is expected TO have rail
communication opened TO Galveston by
Tomorrow and to begin the delivery of
local and export freight here FRIDAY
morning: that orders have already been
issued to superintendentS to let Cal
weston freight come forward, and agents
have been authorized to accept freight
for Galveston and sign domestic ana Tor
eign bills of ladinS as usual.
The wheat in Elevator "a is being
turned over and put in shape TO deliver
to vessels There were about 10000 cars
of wheat on track here, and most OF
spection. It appears that in nearly all
OF them there is a foot Of wheat in the
bottom to which the water rose. It was
salt water, and the wheat is caked so
hard that the "tryer' used by the in
sDector win not penetrate it. The grain
above this water line appears not to
have been damaged. The good grain was
being transferred by hand to other cars
to-day.
The most reliable information obtain
able places the dead between 5000 and
$500 A census bureau was established
and placed in operation to-day. A NOR
tuary bureau has also been opened,
where relatives or friends are to make
in the storm. These bureaus will mate
rally assist in q more accurate srecord
of the dead.
Insurance Inspector J. G. Youens has
begun to so over the city to make a de-
tailed report of the houses destroyed.
DR.. George II. Lee, Inspector of Hospi-
tails and Dispensaries. to-day made a
favorable report on the sanitary condi-
ton Of the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
.KAlsER,s NOTE TURNED DOWN.
United States Refuses TO Accede to
German Proposals.
(By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Sept 19.--An important
conference over the answer to the German
note was held at the 1Vh te House t'-lla ~.
PRESIDENT. Acknowledgement Griggs, the
only Cabinet officer in. the city, DR.. Hill
acting secretary of State. Assistant sec
retary Of state Adee, and General .Corb1n,
who by executive order is acting secre ..-s
nf War. The President entertainer taess
gentlemen at dinner, and the SUBSEQUENT
conference lasted until II o,cioch- AZ -,
c c,ose one of the participants said no final
action had been taken
It is uderstood, however, thad the
answer OF this government as now framed
is in effect diplomatic refusal to acceoe
10 the German proposal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
PEACE IN CHINA.
French and Russian governments
Take Steps to Reach Settlement.
.(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Sept. ls.-The first
definite determination to begin peace
negotiations with China seems to have
been reached by The French and Russian
Governments, which have made known
the.r purpose to proceed with negotia-
lions with Il Hung Chang and Prince
Ching as soon as feasible This doubtless
Wi have an important influence on the
present negotiations. which are Ringing
TO a considerable extent on the opening OF
peace negotiations. Within the last few
t,avs the United States Minister at Paris,
General II Grace Porter, has been seen fire.
quenily at the Office of the French Min
lister for Foreign Affairs NJ Delcasse, and
1T is understood that sentiments of the
most friendly accord have been exchanged
between the two countries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
The Celebration Ended.

(By Associated PressJ -,
PORTSMOUTH,. N h, Sept. i'.I 7-s>'s,,
Eamnshire Recommendations ceiebra-
tion practically closed to-day IN this city
with a grand naval and military pageant.
a reception TO the two GoSeFt s,ss on
Neu york and the battieship kearsarSe
and grand state ball this evening at
Hotel Wentworth. ~
The day was most delightful. anu '.a, ras
buopIV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
Lost in the Shows.

Mr.. Hill Carter has returned from
q deiiehtful trip to his son, DR.. Henry X
Carter. United States army, now sta
toned at the Vancouver Barracks, near
Mr.. Garter. tells very thrilling story
of a trip his son made last year as one
If the members of the Government party
Organized to explore the Yukon River
between Tyanook and Fort Gibbon. Tor
four months he was lost among the
snow-covered mountains OF Alaska, ana
no tidings came from him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
Inthc CITY COnrrs.

Suit has been Instituted in the Law ana
EQUITY Court by John w. Bowles through
his attorneys, Smith, Moncure & Gordon,
against the Richmond Cedar Works ior
100000 damages.
Mr.. Bowles, who was an emploEe OF the
Cedar Works, had his arm crushed ana
the bone broken in three places by an
alleged defect in the machshers' AAo
accident occurred last May.
The following marriage licenses We're
issued in the Clerks Office Of the Hastings
Auburn L. Houchins, of Fiuvanna
county and Lenora Anthony. of Richmond.
William NJ. Childress and Sarah L. Gum
her. both Of Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
Philadelphia, 8; Cincinnati, Z.

Philadelphia, 8; CInclnnat', q
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19.-By winning
to-day's game, Philadelphia succeeded in
capturing the series from Cincinnati. At
Score: r. H E.
Cincinnati ........ooos13 10000 u s
Philadelphia .....O21 0211 ks 2
Batteres-Pnilips and PETIT; Donahue,
Bernhard and Douglas. Time, -.l:is.
Umpire, Hurd.
Brooklyn, 9; ST. Louis, Q.
BROOKLYN, September 19.-To-day's
game between Brooklyn and St Louis
ended in a row in the third, inning, and
Umpire Gaffney declared it forfeited to
Brooklyn by score of 9 to 0.
With Farrell at third, Jones sent a
grounder 10 Wallace. who threw badly to
the plate. Farrell slid under Robinson's
hands and was declared safe. Robbery
shouted Robinson, and after throwing the
ball at Gaffney, rushed up and struck him
on the chest with his fist. The Umpire
flung his mask at the player, just grazing
his nose. He ordered the big catcher out
of the game. but he refused to go, and
:McGraw backed him up. After waiting the
customary time Gaffney declared the game
forfeited, and McGraw withdrew his men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
CHANG, CHING AND sHENG.
Imnerial Edict Issued Appointing
Them Peace Nenotiaio2s.
nv Associated Press

HONG KONG. Sept 19.-An Imperial
e5ict received at Canton appoints Ii Hung
chang. Prince Ching and ShenS to be
neace nesotiators. Since the suppression
Of newspapers in Canton still more dam
arnp leaflets have been circulated, an
nounciug Chinese victories and that the
allies are seeking peace. It is supposed
these were written by the Literati with
view of fomenting the anti-fore.gn feeling.
The viceroy IS powerless to suppress this
form of agitation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
MOB DESTROYS PAPER.
porto-Rtcan Republicans DID NOT
Relish Fcderalist Attack.

SAN JUAN DE PORTO RICO, sept.
1o-Tns plant of FL Diaro. organ OF ths
federal party, was completely Destroyer
nv a mob last night The tpye and presses
we're. smashed The supposed causes oi
the disturbances were articles attacN.its
Mayor Egozcuo. who Is q hepuo'scth -. ~
,,-rss,s w1ra made. Munez Rivera, the
s,5:tnr Of the paper. is preparing a protest
tn Governor : II on the ground taa'
NJ, protection vs. afforded by the autnofi-
ties. The protest will be sent to WASH
inotou
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
Chinese Lose Heavily.
..a,,a4aa p.a.a

BERLIN, September ia special dis
patch 10 the Lokal Anzeiger describing
the capture and burning September l1th
,of Lang lia.gs IIsien. southwest of Pekin,
bys a German naval battalion accompanied
ny forty Bengal Lancers, says the foreign
force faced G.o19 Boxers and a number
sor Chinese regulars. the enemy losing
$50 killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
Baltimore Races.


IIy ASSOclaLcu ilcss.I
RAJTIAIORE, Sept. 19.-Wilchrist won
the deciding heat of the unfinished 80 -.
trot at Gentlemens Driving Parh to-oas
~ 1a.34 trot. purse s5oo-Daisy Blossom
won. Clarence B. second, Jess third
bs ESQ .ii n',rse S5eo2Henrietta won, Rose
r,iectrite second, New Jersey third. lest
lib us trot, purse s5oo-Baron Wood won,
Bird Eye second, Pug third. hese tine'
o.1f1h
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
Bryan Reaches Lincoln.
(By Associated Presso

LINCOLN. NEB., September 19.-M M.
Jennings Bryan arrived at his home here
tonight from ST. Joseph, Mo. he was
met Al the railroad station by quite num-
he,. of his friends, who set up cheer
mo, the appearance of the national can
didate. With the exception OF q 1e" ea-
c,1rsions in the State. Mr.. Brya n, eApse.s
to remain in Lincoln until mex. M ol.,. ~
tl,a ga m mai ion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-20
PROF, HAMBERLIN ACCEPTS.
He VIII Soon rieave for Vanderb'l
University, Nashville. {

UnIVerStty, NaShVII1e.
Prof. L. R. Hamberiin, who was recent
lv selected to conduct the School of Ex-
preston at Richmond College, has de-
cided to accept the position Of Adjunct
Professor of Oratory at Vanderbilt Uni-
versity. Nashville. Tenn.
The trustees of Richmond College have
released him from his engagement for the
next session.
Prof. Hamberlin married O. Richmond
lady, and he is widely known IN this city
and state. He will soon leave for his
new field.