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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
JAMES E. BOYD NAMED.
Made u. S. Judge in Place Of Ewart-
Whose Nomination Was Rejected.

WASHINGTON, July 12.-Colonel James
E. Boyd, assistant attorney in the Depart
ment Of Justice. has been appointed judge
for the United States District Court for the
West District of North Carolina He re-
ceivea his commission from the President
at Canton this morning. and will qualify
about the 16th OF the month
This appointment is to till the vacancy
occasioned by the rejection by the Senate
of the nomination of Judge Ewart.
James NJ. Beck, the present United
States Attorney for the Eastern District
OF PENNSYLVANIA, Will be appointed Assist
ant Attorney-General in place OF General
Boyd.
Judge Boyd is native of Alanlance
county, n. c.. and was educated at the
preparatory school at Graham. \. c., anS
at Davidson College; was a private soldier
in the Confederate army for three Years,
and was present at the surrender at APP
ponatto1.
In April 1883, he removed to Greensboro,
n. c., where he has since resided. In
June, dSSe. he was appointed by President
Hayes United States Attorney for the
Western District of North Carolina, which
position ne held until 1897
Judge Boyd has taken a prominent part
in National Republican politics. and is now
a member of the National Committee from
his State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
REV.F. F, REESE DECLINES.
FINALLY Decides Not to accept the Call
10 st. pauI's Church.

Rev. Frederick f. Reese, of Macon, Ga,
has declined the call recently extended MIN
by the vestry of 81. Paul,s Church. Inc
letter informing the vestry OF his declslon
was received yesterday by Mr. W. =.
Bentley. the registrar, and was laid before
that body al a called meeting held last eve
ming at the residence of DR.. j. B. McCaW
Mr.. Reese's decision came as surprise 70
many. as ii was The general impression that
he would accept. The call to st. Pau S
Church was placed in his hands by Nj
Bentley June 18th, and since that time MI
Reese has visited Richmond and Delivered
a splendid sermon a st. Pauls, with
which the vestry and the congregation were
much pleased. 1t was with much regret
that it was learned he would not become
their permanent rector. y member OF the
yestry stated last night that the nomlnat-
ing committee would get to work again,
and he hoped in a short while to extend
another call.
Ii, his letter declining the call, Mr. Reese
gave no reason for his action, simply stat
ing that after mature and careful conside-
ration he considered it best to remain in
Macon. He spoke mos. highly of ST. Faul's
and his visit here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13


NJ. n p Savage. after the reading OF
the above report. stated that his commit
Zee, had received from Mr.. C. b McCIusi
a great deal of interesting informauo1i ~
regard 10 the Long Distance Ietepiioiie ~
OF Virginia and the Independents cp.s coiipsat.te
throughout the State. and No susssst
that Mr.. McCluer be invited TO address
tt,a r,ee+ir.. Mr.. McCiuer. after stating
the remarkable development of indepsn-
dent companies throughout the country
during the last three years, which. ne said.
now had in operation about one In.iiio'i
telephones stated that nearly all OF 'he
stock subscribed TO the Long Distance
Telephons Co. OF Virginia had been raised
in the cities OF Lynchburg and Staunton.
and thar surprise was expressed that as
yet no interest had been taken by Rlch-
1nond in this important movement, which
IL was expected would rebound more TO
tbs, interest of Richmond than that OF any
Other city in the Commonwealth, and tha',
therefore. he had desired TO bring the
matter to the attention of the chanoer
OF Commerce for such endorsement OF the
Importance OF the enterprise as the Cnain-
ber thought !. proper to give. At the con-
clusion Of AR. McCluer's remarks. the re-
port. as submitted from the Committee on
Postal and TELEGRAPH Service. was adopted
INJUSTICE CLAIMED
Under the head OF new business. Mr. j.
L. Hill, in connection with the matter 9,
the census reports of manufactures ana
population in Richmond called attention
to tho fact that the Richmond postolics
was now rendering mail service to an area
outside OF the corporate limits of Richmond
quite equal to the area of Richmond itse;f.
ana TO a populattor beyond the corporate
limits OF nearly 2e.OGc. He emphasized me
Injustice OF this state OF affairs to ttich-
nont'. and urged that the matter os r.
ferred to the appropriate committee " .'Ie
chamber. In pursuance Of this suggestion
the matter was referred to the Chambers
Committees on Manufactures and Stats
ties. 49,,
The following new members were lnen
elected: Hon. y. j. Montague Attorney
General of Virginia; Mr.. Nray /. hn.sh =
r,cs-n,sstsr n. richmond: Geo A. Hundiey,
Mr., carl Wfppermann. M y. j. Nray-
Mr.. Samuel Stern, and Mr. w r. Mere
dith
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rel ring. The Russians lost heavily, and
the japanese had one killed and twelve
wounded. The Chinese threw few
Shells into the city this morning to show
that they still were alive. A British Of
hcer described the situation as chaos He
snid:
I'VE have wasted many days in polite
ness. and it is time we do something.
There is no disagreement among the
commanders, but in the absence OF a de-
finite head. several of them are disposed
10 follow their own methods and they
simply. abstain from operations contrary
10 these methods. The foreign populn-
ton is greatly aroused concerning this ap-
parent apathy.
FOREIGNERS SUFFER.
While the city is being bombarded they
are likely to suffer heavily, and they cam
not understand the apparent negligence
OF the Governments to furnish relief. and
why reinforcement5 are not coming on
faster
The Americans are particularly dissatis-
fed. because, though they have one of
the smallest representations. their inter-
ests are second TO. none. One experienced
officer SAID:
1T is impossible 10 realize home that
there has been more real war here than
in Cuba or the Philippines
The Germans have occupied and rnised
their flag over the Imperial University
Of Tien Tsin. The officers of the Uni
versity are Americans. The Eiceroy deed
ed the property to them Consul Rassdale
has protested against the action OF the
Germans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
THE REPUBLICANS
IN WEST VIRGINIA
Nominate A. B. White for Governor
Senator EIkins Visited the Conven-
ton and Received an Ovation.

CHARLESTON. ". VA, July ~
Governor. A 3. White.
Auditor, Arnold c. Scherer.
Treasurer. Peter Silman.
Attorney-General, Romeo II. Freer.
Superintendent of Schools, Thomas c.
Miller.
supreme Judges. Henry Brannan and
George Ponenbarser
Ths Republican State Convention ad-
iourned tonight, after completing the
ticket as above given. Senator Elkins yis-
tied the convention during the closing ses-
s;nn and received an ovation.
The features of the conventions closing
sessions were the nominations for Attor-
nev-Caneral and one Of the Supreme
judges. the only nominations that were not
fought over TO the last ditch.
M5ea Freer had been Whites opponent
for the nomination for Governor He was
made permanent chairman of the conven-
rion after a dramatic contest, and became
s,1ch a favorite that the delegates insisted
IN placing him en- the ticket. The other
domination was that OF Judge Brannan, who
had been a Democrat until 1886, and had
haen on the supreme Bench.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
The Guns and a Squadron of Scots
Grays Captured.
MADE A DETERMINED ATTACK
fore Rcinforccmcnts Could Arrive
They Overpowcrcd the Garrison
and Seized the Mex Which
Commands Road and
Communication With
Rustcnbur..

LONDON, July 12-Lord Roberts re-
ports TO the War Office under date of
Pretoria, July -, as follow s:
''The enemy, having failed in their at
tack upon our right rear, as mentioned
in my telegram Of July 9, made de-
termined attack upon our right flank yes
terday and I regret to say succeeded in
capturing Nitral's Mex. which was gar
risoned by squadron OF the Scots Grays,
with two guns ana battery of the
Royal Artillery, and five companies of
the Lincolnshire Regiment.
SUPERIOR NUMBERS.
''The enemy attacked in superior num-
bers at dawn, and seizing the hills COM
,nauding the Mex brought a heavy gun fire
10 bear upon the small garrison.
"Nitrals Mex is about eighteen miles
from here. near where the road crosses
the Crocodile river. It was held by US in
order TO maintain road and telegrapfic
communication with Rustenburg.
The fighting lasted, more or less,
throughout the day, and Immediately on
receiving information, early this morning,
of the enemy's strength, | dispatched
rcinforcements from here under Colonel
Godfrey Of the Kings Own Scottish Bor-
derers Before however they reached
the SPOT the garrison had been over
powered and the guns and a greater por-
ton Of the squadron Of Grays had been
captured on account Of the horses being
shot, also about ninety men OF the Lin
colnshire regiment.
"a list of the casualties has not been
received. but I fear they are heavy.
ANOTHER ATTACK.
simultaneously an attack was made
on our outposts near DurdeDoort. north
Of the town in which the Seventh Ora
goons were engaged. The regiment was
handled with considerable skill by Lieu
tenant Colonel Low, and kept the enemy
in check until they retired on their sup
ports and would probably have suffered
but slight loss had not our troops mis-
taken some Beers in the bushes for our
men.
..Smith-Dorrien had successful en-
gagerent with the enemy yesterday near
Krugersdorp and inflicted heavy loss On
them.
..Buller reports that the Beers who We're
destroying his line of railroad near
Paardekraal We're driven off yesterday
after short action
Hart reports from Heidelburs that the
surrendcring Of Boer arms and ammunl-
ton continues in that district"
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ALL DEAD.
Another Account Of the Attack on Le-
CATIONS ut Pc!lin.

Another Account OF the Attack on Le-
CATIONS ut Pc!lin.
LONDON, July 13.-The Shanghai corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says The fol-
lowing story regarding the position in
Pekin elnanates from Chinese official
sources:
The two remaining legations-the British
and Russian-were attacked in force on
the evening Of July 9th, Prince Tuan being
in command. The attackers We're divided.
Prince Tuan commanded the centre, the
right wing was led by Prince Tsai Yin,
and the left by Prince Yin Lin. The re-
serves were under Prince Tsin Yu. The
attack commenced with artillery fighting.
which was severe and lasted until
clock in the morning. by which time
both legations We're destroyed and all the
foreigners were dead, while the streets
around the Legations were full Of the dead
bodies of both foreigners and Chinese.
Upon hearing OF the attack Prince Ching
and General Wang Wen Shao went with
troops to the assistance of the foreigners,
but they were outnumbered and defeated.
Both Prince Ching and General Wang
Wen Shao We're killed.
Two foreigners are said to have escaped
through the gates. one with a. heavy sword
wound in his head.
Prince Tuan. in celebration of the vic
tory, distributed 100000 taels and huge
quantities of rice to the Boxers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
Tho Gayno,-Green Case.

NEW YORK, July 12.-Hearing in the
proceedings 10 obtain the removal OF John
F Gaynor, w. T. Gaynor, E. II. Gaynor
ana benjamin D. Green to the jurisdiction
of The Georgia courts was resumed to-day
Mr. Erwin said that under Judge Brown S
ruling ne should proceed with the presenta-
ton of original evidence, and II Will prob
ably take three weeks to finish the case.
Books were introduced 10 show that the
Atlantic Construction Company was kept
,,cs1aa on every application for specifica-
lions made to Captain Carters office.
Mr.. Erwin offered in evidence the can
called government checks. check books
and stubs that showed every payment made
IN the savannah work contracts between
1saa and 1886 Counsel for the defense OBJ
iected. but the Commissioner admitted the
exhibit. The hearing VIII be resumed
Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
RICHMONDERS GET A PRIZE.
But Milwaukee Gets the Meefin. of
Grand iaune of E.lks-

ATLANTIC CITY. N j.. July l2-spe-
cial.-The West won against the East for
the next Grand Lodge of E.Iks, much 10
the surprise of the delegations. by
vote OF 26I to 115.
The Richmonders vii! leave for home
tomorrow morning.
The prizes for the parade were an
nounced to-day as follows:
Hartford, first having largest number
of members and best appearance. banner;
second. Richmond. next best appearances,
500: third. Philadelphia. for good appear
ance loving cup: fourth. Hartford, pest
marching and nth. Boston. most unique
The prize was two hundred da!iars ~
gold which was presented Richmond Lodge
this evening. S.onssea.I Band took third
prize in rhs band contest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
WILL VOTE FOR DEMOCRAT.
Governor Russelrs Right-Hand Mar
VIII Support iycock-

RALEIGH. y. c.. July I2-SpecIaL-
Mr.. j. c. L. Harris. Governor RusseIrs
right-hand man, and who is a lifelong
Republican, says that he will vote ON
August ID for the Democratic NOMINEES
for Governor, Charles b Ayeock. in
preference to the Republican nominee.
Spencer &. Adums. He IS looked up to
by the negroes. and he is advising them
to vote against the fusion gang.
The Raleigh baseball team is now known
as The Statesmen The team is now a
good one. Tomorrow they play Tarboro
here Tarboro now stands at the hend os
the State League as far as games won
goes.
The clerks in the State departments aro
now busy iudexing the laws passed at the
recent session of the Legislature.
The secretary of the State Fulr Assoc
citation says even now many of the spaces
for exhibits at the Fair in October have
been takep. New premium lists will be
gotten out, and they will contain list of
premiums limited to North Carolina ex-
hibits.
Mr.. C. B. Aycocl> speaks tomorrow at
Fuquay Springs. nhout twenty miles from
Raleigh. y special train will be run from
here, and no doubt big crowd VIII so
down.
The funeral OF Mr.. Thomas NJ Ashe
was held this afternoon at 80 o'clock
from Christ Church. Mr.. Ashe was one
OF the firm of Pearson & Ashe, architects,
and was not only thorough business
man. but IL most genial companion. Only
twenty-four years old. he held high
place in the confidence of the business
people here. "a
President John y Armstrong, of the
North Carolina Railroad, has been re-
elected president Of the road, Spencer B.
Adams secretary and treasurer, and Chas.
a Cook attorney
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13

Bryan and Stevenson Will Receive
Formal Notification of Their
Nomination at INDIANAPOLIS.

WASHINGTON, July l2-Wtlliam j.
Bryan and Adlai Z. Stevenson will be
formally notified of their selection as the
presidential and vice-presidential nominees
of the Democratic party on Wednesday,
August Sth. at indianapolis, Ind.
Information to this effect was received
by Congressman Richardson, the chair
man OF the Notification Committee, from
Senator Jones, chairman of the National
Committee. Mr.. Richardson will make
the speech notifying Mr.. Bryan and Gov
ernor Charles S. Thomas, of Colorado,
that notifying Mr. Stevenson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
The Various Subcommittee VIII
Probably be Chosen.
ARE FORMING RICHMOND CLUBS.
There Is q l'Iourishing Organization
i'll Buffalo-New England Will Be
Particularly Well Represented.
The Big Parade Will Be a
Feature Of the Occasion.
Reception Committee

The executive committee having charge
of the arrangements for the meeting of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge OF Odd-Fellows to
bs held here in September, viii hold an
important meeting tonight. Various sub
committees are to be appointed There will
be bodies TO look after the press work,
transportation reception and various other
things.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge meets here
next September.
Mr.. Hill Montague, most enthusiastic
Odd-Fellow, is chairman OF the Executive
Committee Hon. j, TAYLOR E.lyson will be
chairman of the Reception Committee.
THOUSANDS COMING.
The meeting the Sovereign Grand Lodge
will bring TO Richmond thousands of ODD
Fellows. Already more than half OF the
rooms at the hotels have been engaged
The sovereign officers will all be al the
Jefferson. Lexington Hotel has disposed
OF al its rooms. SO has the Jefferson.
Murphy's and Ford's can take more guests
than have up TO this time contracted for
rooms
Many of those who are coming to the
convention Will spend a week here. Can
yassers are out listing the boarding houses,
ths number of people that can be enter
tatned and the charges per day.
'RICHMOND CLUBS.
In several cities what is called Rich
mond Clubs have been formed. That is,
members contribute SO much weekly to the
fund that Will bo used TO pay the expenses
OF the club.
New England viii be especially well rep
resented THERE'S q big 'iRichInond Club
in Buffalo, n. Y, and another one in
Iowa.
The Richmond Odd-FeIlows are greatly
pleased with the reports that have come
III. They expect a big crowd. The Odd
Fellows parade Will be the great feature
OF t!la occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
VIII Remain Quiet.

LINCOLN, NBB., July Ellis speeches
before the three State conventions last
night are expected to be the last public
utterance w. ]. BRYAN will make for
several days. He is enxious to get all
the rest he can between now and the time
when he goes to Indianap polls to receive
the official notifica ton Of his nomination.
To-day saw the departure of nearly all
the prominent politicians who have been
here since Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
SUMMARY OF T0-DAY'S NEWS.
Local


-0dd-Fel!oys plan big time.
warm meeting. OF Manchester busi.
ieSf @Barton irt5ia Heights may carry hsht to thu
courts -
Rev. Mr. Reese declines call TO Sc.
faqE @Rsiorms asked by Chamber Of COM
rnerce-
Negro in Farmville Jail for criminal
assault makes good his escape
-NmnuaI sT.carnpment Y. NJ c. A. conl-
u,enced at Virginia Beach.
James II. Jordan sentenced in Norfolk
for two years for murder.
--Aycock. the North Carolina candidate
for Governor. arouses great enthusiasm
w. II. Richards. of Newport News,
sentenced by Judge Waddill Tor one year
for counterfeitinS nickels
General.
The Republican nominees for Presi-
dent and yice-PreSident were fosHa1stsy
notified on yesterday
A &. White nominated by west VIZ
ginia Republicans for Governor
Democrats conecde all places save one
on Nebraska State ticket to The Poptilsssts.
--C.old Democrats don { faNor pattis.5
separate ticket in the aeld
5-aiilwaukee selected for next meeting
of Grand Lodge OF ElAs
Foreign.
The Beers infict defeat on the Brit-
ish. capturing a squadron OF cavalry and
h.an GThs Veil unified from Pekin. and
every one believes the worst 70 have
happened.
met a severe defeat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
SITUATION SERIOUS.
Beers IIndcayorin@ to Kccapture Theii
Capitaf.

Capital
LONDON. July 13.-Instead of the sur
render of all the remaining Roer6 being
ir}minenr, as recent telegrams had limited.
it seems they have been making con-
certed attempt to surround or recarture
Pretoria, with so much success that IN me
region which was supposed to be pacihed
and in which no attack was expected, they
succeeded in inf1icting a serious defeat and
capturing two guns and some 200 men
1t is evident that General Botha mas
considerable force, seeing that he Is aole
10 press Lord Roberts lines at half dozen
points around Pretoria.
Lord Roberts omits to give the name OF
the commander concerned, giving rise 10
the belief that worse remains to be told
News has reached London that Lord
Roberts has been suffering from a serious
bowel complaint, and that Lady Roberts
was hurriedly summoned from Bloem1on-
Jein.
Lord Roberts, though now better, is still
weak.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
Cadets 10 NcSt Point.

wAsHINGTON, July 1:.-Cadets for
Yves, Point, under the increase provided
by recent legislation. have been appointed
during the last week from States at large
Wade II. Farrar. Fat Greek, Tenn; j.
A. Dsan J; Owensboro, Ky; Dewitt q
Grubbs, alternate. Shelby City. ny Naush n
F:. Cooper, Nashville Tenn; w. s. Chaplin,
Rockville S c.; W. W. Harris, alternate,
Columbia, S. c.; DsjWitt Jones, alternate,
Norcross, Ga: George Gibbs, s.. Angus
tine. Fia.; George w. Bassett. Jr.. Paiat-
ka. Fla: Caude E. Grayson, alternate,
CtlrIey, Ala.
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Don't .savo,. Separate Ticket.

INDIANLAPOLIS, IND, July l2-Lead-
ing members Of thu Gold Democratic party
here are not in favor Of a separate ticket
for this campaign, and will SO express
themselves when tho Executive Committee
OF the National Committee hold its meet
ns: hero July 18th. 1t is likely tlle COM
.mitte.. when it convenes here, will go over
tha books of the organization, adjust all
business matters, issue a proclamation
against the frea silver isea and the candi-
dates Of the Kansas City Convention, re-
affirm tha principles OF the platform adopt
ed a. the Sound Money Convention held
four wears ago, and then adjourn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
MORE TROOPS NEEDED.
The Chinese appearing in Greater
Force Around Ticn Tsiu

LONDON, July 12-2555 p. M.-The
British Admiralty has received the follow
ing dispatch from Vice-Admiral Seymour:
.'Tien Tsin, Sunday. July eth.
"The Chinese continue fighting, often
shelling the settlements. They are ex-
tending their lines along the Lu Tai An
Canal to the northeast and are appearing
in greater force west of the city.
Yesterday we bombarded the city and
immediate suburbs. which stopped the
Chinese gun fire for some time. The
French settlement ana station are most
subject to attack To-day there was
another bcmhdrdment
IAN steadily getting up more guns.
Ten thousand troops are now here. More
are required, bat both the Russian and
japanese are expected
BcIa,cd Message.
WASHINGTON, July IA belated ca
hegram was received a. the Navy Depart
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
THE CAMP AIGN IN
NORTH CAROLINA
CavalCades and Brass
Bands for the Speakers.
AYCOCK'S ENTHUSIASM
Great Crowds Turn Out to Hear
Their Candidate
OVATION AT HILL SB0R0.
Four Hundred aud Fifty Horsemen
Escort Him to the Place Of
Speaking With Two Bands.
Ladies Cheer The Speaker,
and Great Spirit Shown
i'll the Gathering.
OVATION AT HILLSB0R0.

DURHAM, n c. July 12.-spccinl.-e.
E. Aycock Democratic nominee for Cow
ernor spoke at HtlIsboro today to 4.eeo
people. and was given the biggest ova-
ton OF his campaign
MOUNTED ESCORT
He was escorted to the stand by four
hundred and fifty men on horseback.
bearing flags. and the Greensboro ana
Durham bands
LADIES CHEER HIM
A lurge number of ladies' were present
who cheered the speaker to the echo
Great enthusiasm prevailed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
NO COED TICKET.
Gen. Buc!,ncr Favors Leaving Gold
Democrats to Vote as Ihcy Ch0ose.

LOUISVILLE, k. July 12.-General
S. 3. Buckner, who was General Palm
er's running-ma on the National Demo-
cratic (Gold) ticket in 1896, has come out
against the nomination of a ticket this
year. General Buckner favors adopting
a platform denouncing free silver, and
not nominating a ticket, leaving the Gold
Democrats to vote as they choose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
Charged With Embczzle,,e,t

NEW YORK, July 12-Charles r.. wester-
velt. secretary and treasurer of the Dime
Savings Bank of Newark. N J., is under
arrest charged with stealing between
sss00o and $4,000 from the bank. In de-
fault of $4,000 bail Westervelt was com
mitted to Jail.