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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
RICHMOND VA. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER /. 1900

relief of Pekin, was that their transporta-
ton wagons were late in arriving The
Ninth Infantry possessed the only outfit
which reached Tien-Isin up to the time
of starting. Tie supplies were divided
among the soldiers of the Ninth and the
Fourteenth Infantry Regiments and the
battery The Americans, with haYersacks,
blankets and tent-rolls. started under the
heaviest loads, but they soon stripped 10
fighting trim, preferring to foreso their
blankets rather than to sweat under them.
DUNG the last two nights of the march,
they slept tired and worn-out In the rain
without shelter or cover.
One night the wagon-train lost the road
and passed the American camp The driv-
ers plodded along four miles in the dark
ness and rain. They m ght have driven
into the Chinese camp but fortunately,
the Russians stopped them just in time.
The Americans often bivouaclled supper
less and breakfastless, and toward the
end the officers kept the men at work only
by appealing to their national pride
Don't let the Britishers beat you Don't
let the Russians get ahead,'' they urged
constantly
The army transport when It reached Pc
kin was an unique spectacle Miles OF ami
mails. vehicles and coolies. traled Behind
everything imaginable on wheels, from wa
gons to fashionable equpages.
The japanese had cows bearing packs.
and the Russians had camels. Cinnamon
pulled the carts, staggered under heavy
packs, the soldiers cursing and beating
them. Several dropped dead. Two hundred
junks and scows bearing munitions We're
towed up the river by coolies. Had the
Chinese taken the offensive, most of the
transportation might easily have been cap
tured and cut to pieces by small flanklng
parties.
After it was apparent that the enemy
was demo.alized. the generals trusted the
transports to luck. and bent their efforts
toward getting ahead Only such an emer>
gency as existed could have justified such
hardships as We're Imposed upon the troops.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
THE RUSSIAN PROPOSAL.
Made Public by State
DN TO SK1fC to
(By Associated PrcSS.)

(By Associated Frcss.)
WASHINGTON, August 31.-The State
Department has made public the Russian
proposal and our answer thereto, con-
corning the withdrawn of troops from
Pekin. The Russian statement, in brief, is
that the Russian troops would be with
drawn from Niu Chwang: that the Chinese
Government having left Pekin, there was
no need for the presence there OF the Rus
sian minister who had been ordered to
retire; that Russian troops would be with
drawn, and that when the Chinese Govern
nlent mad regained power, the Russian Gov
ernment would enter upon negotiations.
The answer of the United States is that
the same purposes nave moved this Gov
eminent and that, unless the other Powers
favor a continual occupation the United
States Government will withdraw its troops
from Pekin.
\ conference of the military comman-
ders is recommended to settle the question
of continued occupation. Meanwhile, the
United States urges other Powers to CO.
operate to secure the objects laid down in
its note of July Sd, relative to the protec-
ton of foreign life and property, preserva-
ton Of peace and guarantees for the future.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
Imperial City Guarded.

(By Associated Press.)
YOKOHAMA. August 31.-Gen. Yamag gu
chi. commanding the Japanese troops in
China, reports that meeting of foreign
ministers and coInmanuers mas decided to
maintain guards at the gates OF the I'M
perial City, entrusting the south gates to
the Americans while the japanese head
three others. 1t was also decided to COM
memorate the occupation of EPekin by a
march OF the Allied troops through the
Imperial City August 18th. Many of the
Eunuch guards have left the Palace. and
have surrendered themselves. The In
mates OF the Palace have been assured
that they will be treated with every con-
.stderation.
Five companies of troops from the Ja-
spanesc garrison at Tai-Peh. Island Of For-
mosa, started Tuesday for Annoy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
local

tiocts.
Officers in battle with crazy negro.
american "BoXers altstcA tsieiti
Chinaman-
-Jeffries willing to meet titzsiThiilohs-
-C,ounctlnlen eat food cooked on sas
stoves ,,.st .o-
uas SMucb interest in political situation.
DR. T. Travis Taylor dies after opera
e'on, e,,,y nropertv drops three millions.
-Rscoris show this the hottest summer
~ Fey 'Pa and Mrs. Bennett return and are
royaIIy welcomed
syrian jeweIier under arrest at
Na.nort News, charged with conspiracy
~ aafraud New York importers.
,C.nIafn r. L. Miller. of Lynchburg,
receives an army appointments.
NRushins work ON Golfers at the Nor.
folk nayy-yafd
The oyster season opens on the Chess
"A Petersburg bicyclist struck by an
electric ear and Knocked on railroad
track IN front of an engine.
Waters pull pistols on two guests al
Variety Springs.
General.
Thousands face starvation at Cape
Nome
-lnSaiiS may susceeu kioi!ttnSton aS
president of Southern Pacific
New York declares q quarantine
against Glasgow, Scotland.
Sons OF G. a. r. Veterans preparing
to erect national college.
Foreign.
+ Russo American proposal to withdraw
from Pekin creates CONSERVATION In sonna
foreign capitals: Others are said TO re.
ceive it favorably.
hungarian and Roumanian PEASANTS
engage in frontier conflict. In which two
are killed and others wounded
Andres Buoy No. 4 found. with q
cheerful message written from above the
clouds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS.
Russo-American Proposal Meets With
Favor
(RY Associated Press

LONDON, August 31.-The Associated
Press has official authority for announc-
ing that the American-Russian proposal
in favor Of the withdrawal of the allied
forces from Pekin, with the view of facl-
itatinS negotiations for the conclusion of
peace, has not only met with considerable
favor at European chancellories, but is al
most certain to be adopted
In the meanwhile the question of en-
ploying Lii Hung Chang as an interme-
diary is meeting with more and more
favor, and in all probability will be set
tied affrmatvely as soon as Ii Hung
Chung is able to obtain necessary author
ity.
The recent statement that the adn1rals
Of the Powers in Chinese waters contem-
plated OBTAINING Ii Hung Chang at Taku,
is devoid Of foundation. Ii Hung Chang
will remain at Shanghai endenvoring to
the utmost to open communications with
ment.
There is growing conviction in official
circles here that the withdrawal of the al
lies from Pelin is the only practical pro-
cedure under the existing circumstances.
There is, however, no doubt in official cir
scies that it viii be necessary for the
Powers to maintain their hold Of Taku
forts and certain other strategic points
until satisfactory terms are arranged and
ample guarantees given by China for her
future good behavior.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
WOULD CEASE H0STILITlES.
Russian General, However, Had No
Authority to Negotiate.
Ry Associated Press.)

ST. PETERSBURG, August 31.-Tele-
grams received here to-day from Blago-
votchensk Capital of Amur) confirm the
previous reports from General Frodekoff.
commander of the Amur Government, an
nouncing that the Chinese sent messen-
gers with flag of truce to General Rem
august 24th. The Chinese declared they
would cease hostilities and in no case.
would make a further attack. General
Rennekampf replied that he had no
authority to negotiate. and would push
on to Tsitsi!sar He.cailed on the Chinese
to retire without offering any resistance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
ALICE WAS BolsTERoUs.
officer Ncisz Finds it Necessary to
Club (, Woman.

Officer NeiSz Finds 1t Necessary 10
Club q Woman.
Alice Baker. a negro woman, raised
bi, disturbance at the corner CT Second
and Duvsl Streets late last night She
was so boisterous that Policeman Nesz
had to place her under arrest, and in doing
this he was forced to club her Inc
negress was in an ugly mood and offered
the officer violent resistance. Mr. Neisz
bore with her as long as he could and When
he saw that he could not manage Alice
unless he resorted TO his billy, he walloped
her across the head. After that Alice was
good. She was carried to the S7coHo Polsee
Station. where her injury was attended
to bv DR.. Fisher, OF the city almshouse
hospital staff She was not seriously hurt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
London Papers Think She Has Ute
rior Motives.
.GERMANY'S DECISION PIVOTAL.
1t Is Recognized in Both Berlin and
Vienna That the Withdrawal of
Russi, and the United States
from Pekin Would Leave
the other Powers
Little Option.
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON. Sept. 1-3:30 y. Min the ao-
sence of further news from emma the
papers are again filled with descriptions
Of the Russo-Amer;can proposals, which
so far as may De gathered from opinions
from various European capitals, are cal
culated TO subject the unity of the allies
to an exceedingly severe and dangerous
test.
In German especially these proposals
nre so diametrically opposed to Emperor
Williams policy that they have produced
something like CONSERVATION. AS the
Daily News editorially remarks:
Count Won Wadersee was assuredly not
sent to assist in restoring the Empress
Dowager."
GERMANY'S DECISION.
1t is recognized on all sides that Ger
many's decision in the pivot of the matter.
Emperor William intended by dispatctlinS
Count Won Waldersee to have the master
hand in the Chinese settlement. Russia
has taken the wind out of that officer $
sails, and is now posing as the friend ard
protector of China.
The morning papers express the greatest
suspicion of the intentions of Russia.
Vienna specials show that the Russo
American proposals have caused extreme
annoyance there. It is believed that Aus
tria-Hungary Twill follow N Germa":-s S
steps, but it is recognized in both Berlin
and Vienna that the withdrawal of Rus
sia and the United States from Pskln
would leave the other powers .ttle option
but to follow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
THREE MILLION SHORT.
City Assessors Give Out Figures Re
.arding Real Estate

City Assessors Give Out Figures Re
sardin. Real Estate
The city assessors. having completed
the work Of fixing the taxable value OF the
real estate in Richmond, announced yes
1erday that they We're ready to report tc
the proper authorities The hS-
1,res given below are practically in nccord
with the forecasts heretofore made. Ihe
total decrease over 1885 is ss.16O.65S.
The real reason for the decrease seems
to be not so much a falling off In values
as the fact that the former assessment
wus TOO high. The official ngures follow:
Marshall Ward
Assessment. Decrease. P. G.
1885. s :,217 .s5:;
1900. 3.l4. ,2.2
Jefferson Ward
1895. $ 6,4O3.05S
looO. 5,1.2.139
Madison Ward
1885,. $ S..64, SO
1' s45c, ,4o1 $50
Clay Ward
1885, SI2.911.930
ls0o.. 12,O9O,193
Jackson Ward
1895. S 2.S2l.?54
l9cO.. ..5:O.5O
----- s3o1.4Ao 10 e-1o
Monroe Ward
1895. 8 S. .G2S. 1c5
1900. S,o1..295
----- $3.50, $50 40
Lee District
1885,. $ 1:s3O.J2
1900. 1,O59.G.4
--- s27o.s4G 20 $40
Total decrease. S:s s.IG0,GJ:s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
vessels From the clyde inspected.

(Bv ASSoc1nted PreSs.
LONDON, August 31.-The Post author1-
ties OF Southampton. Liverpool and Else
where have already started special M
spection OF vessels from the Clyde. and
the prices of iron have karGc led In ex-
pectation that Spain will Immediately en-
force a quarantine against Glasgow, which
would seriously interfere with the Scotsa
steel makers by dellying the receipts OF
iron ore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
FINE HORSES IN FLAMES.
Fire Broke Out in Stables at Nara
gansett Park.
BV Associatet. press)

{BT Associated. PressO
E PROVIDENCE, II. T.. August Si-shote- Si-s,
~ after the beginning of the racing at ths
closing day of the Grand Circuit NEE. AZ
Nara gansett Park to-day. fire oroAe o.t. ~
one nf the stables near the threa-quarter
turn. and with great rapidity DESTROYED
three stables, number of cattle sheds
and burned to death The Ace. with re-
cord er ~ - :s SCOTT and valued at 5000: Maud
K, green mare, without record. and
valued at 5000: Ackrnan Jim. with n, re-
Thar,ee Guyer's brown mare, Wilris-
"a -vaI,,ed at 81 500, which was handled by
gJUs1l,am VI Matthews. b Simon. OF London.
I snmt owned The Ace and Maud X, and
s..,,d,ad Acknan Jim for Isaac Ratten-
hnry of Clinton Ont. The loss on build-
go and apr:s--atus amounts to s,00o
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
Killed by n Tornado.

(By Associated fress.)
WINNIPEG. MAN, August 3i.-in
tornado which passed over the vilnse OF
wapella. Man, Angus Mcdonald.
farmer. living two miles from town. and
his two children were killed. and Mrs
Mcdonald seriously injured The McDon-
aids attempted to take refuge in the cei-
lar but before they could reacn 1t the
tornado lifted them md the house htgh
in the air Many buildings IN "apesia
were badly damaged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
PRICE TWO CENTS.

lowing statement on the subject:
Germany has not yet answered hus-
sia's request to withdraw from Pekin.
The other Powers do not regard the @ nIu-
tary SITUATION there as precarious. AS far
as Ii Hung Chang is concerned, Germany
is ready to acknowledge him as Chisls, s ;
representative in peace negotiations
he show himself properly accredited.
1t is reported that some twenty thou-
sand armed Chinese are about hIty klio-
metres from pekiN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
WATERS GO ARMED.
They Pull Guns on Two Guests Who
Go for Them.

90 IOF NcN.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
STAUNTON, VA, August 3l.-At Va
riety Springs yesterday two guests thou.ft
two negro walters had purposely spilIed
water on them. and proceeded to make
at the negroes.
The two walters drew pistols and held
the white men off Later Manager 5EIchel-
berger discharged the negroes, who left
the springs.
Sheriff Dawson went up from Staunton
seeking to capture the negroes who pulled
their guns on the two white guests. An
is quiet at Variety Springs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
'otal decrease. s3. 100, Co:
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION.
Hon. Henry ST. George Tucker Made
One of the Executive Committee

011C O1 tI1cS-15-ko Z TT 2 <S01f11ff1teSt|.
(By Associated Press.)
SARATOGA, y. Y, August 31.-The
American Bar Association concluded its
twenty-third annual convention with a
brief session to-day. The report of the
Committee on Uniform Laws and on Law
Reporting and Digests were submitted and
adopted.
The following officers were elected:
President Edward Wetmore, of New
York; Secretary, John Einl1ley, of Balti-
more; Treasurer, Francis Rawle, of Phil
adelpha-
Executive Committee-The president,
secretary and treasurer. and U. M. Rose.
of Little Rock, Ark; William a. Ketcham,
of Indianapolis; Henry ST. George Tucker,
of Lexington, Vn.; R. A. Mercer. Of Penn
sylvania, and Charles F. Libbey, Of Port
land Maine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
THE H0STII.ITIES
HAVE COMMENCED
Frontier Conflict Between Bulgarian
and Rcumanian Peasants in
Which Two Were Killed.
By Associated Press. )

VIENNA, August 31-As a result of the
tension tetween the Roumanian and
Bulgarian Governments, due to the de-
mand of the former for the suppression
of the Macedonian revolutionary COM
rnttee. Il frontier conflict took place yes
terday between Roumanian and Bulgarian
peasants at Vercicrova, a few miles from
the celebrated Iron Gate on the Danube
on the Eoumanian side of the stream.
Two Erlgarians were killed and many
of both parties were wounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
Ni,l.of Jmd re RELY

The will Of the late John ". Rely, Of
The Supreme Court Of Virginia, was admit
led TO probate in the Chsncery Court
hero yesterday. It is a model of breyity.
After providing fer the payment of all of
his 1uss debts, Judge Rely leaves all of his
his property to his wife. Emma c. Rely,
who is made executrlx and permitted to-
qualify without security. The estate Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
.HUNTINGTON's SUCCESSOR,
Ingalls, May Be President of the Sou,

ingalls, May Be President Of the South
crn Pacific.
(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, August 31.-The Mail md
Express, which is generally believed to
have accurate Information concerning Van
derbilt's plans, contains the following to-
day:
'It was said in Wall Street to-day that
the presidency Of the Southern Pacific
Railroad would be offered to President
ingalls,, of the Big Four Road, who is a
Vanderbilt ally
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
onarantinc Declared.

Especial Dispatch to The Timeso
NEW YOEK, August 51--F1ealth Officer
Doty will quarantine all vessels from
Glasgow for twelve days from their en-
barkatfon, being the maximum period OF
incuba ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
Report to Marine Hospital Service.

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, August 31.-The follow
ing cablesram was received to-day at the
Marine Hospital Service:
Glasgow. August St.-Loca1 Esoard OF
Health declares Glasgow ir:ected with
plague. Eleven cases and one suspicious
cases in the HOSPITAL to-day.
Signed) THOMAS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
Germany Embarrassed. !.

(Ry Associated Press
BERLIN, August 31.-The German Gov
ernment is considerably embarrassed by
the joint proposition of Russia and the
United States to withdraw from Pekin
and recognize III Hung Chang as an
intermediary. It WAS wholly unexpected
here. 81 81
A Foreign ontce Official made the 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
David SintOn Dead.

(By Associated PressO
CINCINNATI. O., August a-DaVid
sinton. considered to be the wealthiest
man in this city, died to-day, aged ninty-
three yenrs. His fortune is estimated at
$2O,OOO,CoO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
HOTTEST SUMNER
FOR TEN YEARS
Farmer Evans Gives Gut a Compar-
alive Statement of Their
mnmeter Raidinne
mometer Readings.

Farmer Evans. Of the local Weather
Bureau, last night gave out the following
comparative table of temperature during
the past ten summers, which shows that.
this has been the hottest summer. proba-
bly,, since 1891, and certainly since 1896,
since which time the observations shown in
the table were taken by the United States
Bureau at Richmond
The figures prior TO 1886 are not official,
and Mr.. Evans is disposed to think the
temperature was probably taken whsre
the Thermometer was exposed to heat, and
that this has been the hottest summer
for the past ten years:
Statement OF highest observed tempera-
lures at or near Richmond during the
months of June, July and August, for the
Spaoifa.i
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
THE BUBoNIC PLAGUE.
No Undue alarm Felt I'm Regard to
its Spread in Glasgow.
(By Associated Press.)

GLASGOW, August 31.-There has been
no increase in the number OF cases OF the
plague in this city, and no undue alarm
as to the spread of the disease is felt The
authorities are acting with prompitude
and are confident of conffnins the outbreak
within the present scope.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
.wEarHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Saturday and Sunday:
virginia-Fair IN northern. partly cloudy
In southern portion Saturday. with posst-
bly thuaderstorms in afternoon or sve-
ming Sunday fair: Light to fresh winds,
mostly easterIy.
North Carolana-Showers or thunder
storms Saturday and probably Sunday, ex-
ceps fair In extreme eastern portions Sat-
urday. winds fresh easteriy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
l4ARDsHlPs OF The MARC i H.
Only the Great Necessity sConld Justify
Those Imposed on the Troops.
n. presso.

(By Associated Press.)
PEKIN, August 1izz-Ry Post via Tien-
dn.-one Disadvantage that the Amer1-5
cans had dur:ns the hard march to the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-01
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY's NEWS.

Continued on Second Page.)
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-08-31
Very respectfully,
i. WINSTON.

DR.. T. C. Johnson, Of Union Theo-
logical Seminary, occupied the pulpit
at College church sunday morning.
Ills many friends were glad to have
him among them again.
Hon. Miles Martin and family will
leave for Richmond i'm a few days
The new latin professor will occupy
the house which Mr. Martin is vaca-
ting
From present prospects business will
be better ON the "Hill" this winter
than II has been since the Seminary
left. Al Of the dwelling houses Will
probably be occupied. Rev Mr.. Bed .
niger and family have already moved
in. Mr.. Macon Gillian, who is to
manage the college club, will move
next week.
Mr. :. II Hamlet is at home on a
short vacation.
Misses Anna and Myrtle Clay, who
have been visiting Miss Mayme
Fowlkes, left Saturday for their home
in Charlotte.
Mossrs. Douglas Pugh and Charlie
Berkeley, Of Charlotte, We're visiting in
the neighborhood last week.
Mr.. Branch Worshsm gave a very
delightful party at his home last Fri
day evening 10 Miss Wayne Fowlkes
in honor of her guests Misses Anna and
Myrtle Clay and Miss Elizabeth Rice.
Dancing WAS the chief amusement.
During the evening game called
Charlie" was introduced, and owing
TO ITS novelty was very much enjoyed
10y the entire crowd. Excellent music
was furnished 10y the Booker boys a.
sisted 10y Mr. Scott Petius.
At ll30 refreshments were served
under the efficient management Of
Mrs. Fowike- and Mrs. Gillian. 1t
was not until the "wee small hours" Of
the night that the party dispersed and
then It was with @ sigh.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-08-31

Last Monday Mr.. and Mrs g. H.
Robson met with a bad accident
while ON morning drive At "a point
ON North street near the railroad their
horse became frightened at passing
train and tried 90 run. Mr.. Robson
held the animal bat the horse TUNED
suddenly around up>etting the buggy
and throwing both occupants out.
The buggy fell on MI Robe-ou Two
of his ribs were broken, and Mrs. Rob-
e~on was slightly bruised Drs. White
and Cunningham attended to their in-
juries and on yesterday Mr. Robson
was sitting up and doing we'll
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-08-31
Policeman Resigns.

Mr. r. l. Orange has rendered ms
resignation to the mayor as one Of the
towns police officers. Mr. Orange
claims that heNlas been wrongly treat
ed by the town council in that they
ordered him TO resign the office Of dep
uty sheriff. On the other hand the
authorities assert that it is by agree
ment that the policemen Of the town
shall engage only in the performance
Of their police duties.
Mr.. Oranges resignation is to take
effect tonight night at T. o'clock.
Tine mayor viii appoint a special off
Ger to take the retiring policeman's
place until the council elects his sue
ce~~lT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-08-31

iiampden.oIduey has first claim,
upon the young men Of this section.
To go elsewhere for a collegiate educa.
ton is like turning your back on the
oid home. CAN The roll Of her gadu-
a'e-, and if they are not found i'm front
ranks of Church and State, then 20
elsewhere. If the home market can
supply your wants, 1t is folly 10 20 to
t4- foreign
There j. no city glare about the hon
ored "illl' bat VINO cares for city
glare 40 which to study lesson
Clean 4aiet and comfortable That's
iamldeu-S.duey and that's the place
Tor students, If not 10: dudes