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New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
TIE AMERICAN LOSSES.
COLONEL EMERSON H. LIsCUM.

Washington, July l6.--Colonel Emerson H Lis
cum of the 9th Infantry born in Vermont In
1s4l and was one of the most gallant of the Civil
War veterans. At the outbreak of that war he
volunteered as corporal in Company H. OF the lst
Vermont Infantry. He mustered out in Au-
gust, 1861, and Immediately entered the Regular
Army = a private in the 18th Infantry. His pro-
motion was rapid, and he received his first COM
mission in the Regular Army a second lieu
tenant in February, 1888. He was transferred TO
the 30th Infantry in 1866. and later became cap
tain in the 25th. He also served in the 18th In
fantry captain, In the 22d Infantry as major in
the gath ieutenant-colonel. and became Colonel
of the 9th Infantry April ., 1899 He was bre-
vetted captain in 1864 for gallant services in the
Battle of Bethesda Church and in the campaign
before Richmond. Colonel Liscum was in the San
tiago campaign with the 9Th Infantry and was
badly wounded at the battle of San Juan Hill The
War Department had taken note of his gallant SER
vice and his name TO have been presented at
the next session or Congress for promotion to the
rank OF Brigader-General His record briefly
stated in chronological order is follows:
.Brevetted captain United States Army. August l.
SS4 Tor ga gdS r ne % m the oae a OF bethesda
Va" During the war of -'65 with his regiment
battles q Of Cedar Mountain Bull Run. Chaceors He
vile Gettysburg (where he was wounded Bethesda
G5iy War he ser served on the frontier etc TO april
the Santiago campaign TO July l. IS9S. when Re was
wounded in the battle of San Juan; on sick leave
route to and In the Philippine Islands and in com
mand OF the First Brigade, Second Division Eighth
Army Corps January l5 1900 to April IS, leO0 COM
manding his regiment In the Philippines to June
27, 1900 when he sailed with IL for Taku. Colonel
LisCum on June 10 received the surrender OF the
important msurgent leader, General Macabulos,
with officers. lA men and l2i rifles.
Colonel Liscum married Miss May Dlven, the sec
ond daughter Of the late General A. 5. Dven of
Eimira. n. Y. lie made his home at Willow Brook,
the family country seat. near Elmira, when he was
on leave OF absence. Mrs. Liscum went out 20
Manila a year ago. and has remained in Eirnira
since her return, although she expected TO go TO
Yokohama American
there.
CAPTAIN AUSTIN r. DAVIS.
Captain Austin r. Davis, reported killed. landed
a Che-Foo last week with the battalion OF
marines under command OF Colonel Robert L.
Meade. on the way Tien-Tsin He was born In
Savannah Ca. In 1871. and went 10 the public
schools until he fifteen sixteen years old.
He entered the Naval Academy $ a cadet in May
1883. and graduated four years later. He was
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
THE NINTH's NEW COMMANDER.

Washington, July 16 (SpeciaD.-Lieutenant-C Colonel
Charles A. Coolidge. of the 9Th Infantry. who
ceeds Colonel Lscum in command. is a native of
Massachusetts He entered the service in oc-
tober 1862 a private in the 18th Infantry
naming until July q, 1864 when he honorahy
mustered out. He received a commission
ond lieutenant in the 7th Infantry in July, 1871
made first lieutenant two months later, and be-
captain month after this. In April fol-
lowing he commissioned major and again
honored with a Observation-Disclosures in the gallant
old 9th Infantry in May, 1859.
Before the death of Colonel Lscum, the full list
of officers of the 9Th Infantry follows:
ColoneI-EMERSON H LISCUM.
Lieutenant -Colonel-CHARLES A COOLIDGE.
Majors-JEssE NJ, LEE MORRIS c. FooTE and JAMES
REGAN.
Csptans-THoMAs s. MCALEB, GEORGE PALMER,
FRANK l. DODDS, CHARLES r. MOVES, ROBERT
H. ANDERSON. GEORGE z. AHERN, FREDERICK
BREWsTER FRANK DEW RAMSEY MARK l.
HERSEY. PETER c HARRIS, JOHN NJ SIG
WORTH and EDWIN Y. BooKMILI-ER
First 1ieutenants-FRANCIs H sCHOEFFEI. JOSEPH
TON, THOMAS W. CONNELL, HUGH D WISE.
EDGAR F. KOEHLER HARRY F. RETHERS,
BENJAMIN NJ. HARTSHoRNE, Jr, FRED L. NUN
SON, HAROLD HAMMOND, IRA c. WELBORN
JOHN b. SCHOEFFEL WILLIAM K NAYLOR
EAsTON r. GIBSON and EDWARD A. BUMPUs
SMITH, FRANK r. LANG, WILLIAM II. WAL
DRON. GEORGE W WALLACE ALLEN SMITH.
Jr WILLIS p. COLEMAN. ROBERT s CLARK
and ABRAHAM Z. LOEB
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
ST. LorIs CAR WRECKED By DYNAMITE

ST. Louis July l6.-As a Union Line on the
Lee-ave division of the Transit company was
passing the intersection of Twenty-second- and
Bremen-ave last night the wheels struck a charge
of dynamite which exploded with terrific force
The was blown from the track the flooring and
sides wrecked and all the windows demolished
There four passengers the car, two or
whom. Edward English and Mollie Shere were so
badly injured that they had he taken to the City
Dispensary. The other two passengers although
badly shaken up were able go their homes
The explosion was by far the worst that has oe-
cured on the lines OF the St. Louis Transit Com
pany since the strike began.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
TROOPS ON THE WAY FROM MANILA
MACARTHUR REPORTS DEPARTURE OF IN
PANTRY AND ARTILLERY.

Washington July 16.-The following cable
dispatch was received at the War Department
to-day from General Macarthur:
Manila July 16 1900.
Acknowledgement, Washington.
Transport Indiana sailed yesterday for China
with twenty-one officers. including two medical,
S4I men, 14th Regiment United States Infantry;
one officer, thirty-one men, 9th Regiment, United
States Infantry: William Crozier, ordnance Off
Ger. one ordnance sergeant. one chaplain, six
teen hospital corps men, the Flintshire with
seven officers, 211 men, Reillys Battery two
medical officers FIVE hospital corps men, fully
equipped MACARTHUR
Another dispatch from General Macarthur
announced the sailing for the United States
from Manila Of the big transport Sherman, with
q capacity for two thousand troops.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
coLoNBrAN REBELS AGAIN cprsBrD

Washington. July 16-Dr Luis Cuervo-M -Marouez
Charge dAnaires of Colombia to-day received a
cable dispatch from the Colombian Consul at
CursEao informing him that the ships of the revo-
luuonists had been captured by the Colombian
Government
In the opinion OF DR.. Cuervo- Marquee this reverse
destroys the last hope OF the revolutionary party
The fight in LebuJa he considers decisive and he
believes peace VIII be restored soon In Colombia
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
FORMER DEFEAT OF CHINESE.

London. July 16.-The War Office to-day Is
sues a dispatch from General Dorward. dated
Tien-Tsin, July II, which adds little to previous
information. The Chinese, according to this
dispatch, attacked the station the morning
of July II. and were repulsed after four hours
hard fighting, in which 500 of the enemy were
killed. On July 8 General Dorward. command
ing force of 100 Americans $50 British and
400 Russians. and General Fukushima. COM
manding 1000 Japanese. attacked the Chinese
and captured their positions southwest Of the
city, killing $50 and capturing four guns Amer
ican and Japanese troops subsequently rushed
ana took the Western Arsenal General Dor
ward adds that the days honors rested with
the Americans and japanese. There were no
casualties among the Americans or the Rus
slams.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
A NEw-YoRKER IN THE NINTH.

Thomas ". Connell. first lieutenant OF Company
c. 9th Infantry is a brother of Assistant District
Attorney John ]. Ccnnen.
Lieutenant ConneIl is twenty-eght years old, and
a of David ]. Connell OF No Il South William
st. He a graduate of the old Greenwich-s st
public school and attended the De La Sale Acad-
emy. In 1894 he was graduated from West Point
and appointed second lieutenant in the 9Th Regi-
ment. He with that regiment in Cuba, and
then went TO the Philippines. where he was pro-
NOTED for bravery In battle.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
HOW MRS. LAwToN HEARD THE NEWS.
She WAS SELECTING BOOKS FOR MRS LrscuM
WHEN SHE SAW THE prsPArcurs

Louisville. July ls (speciaD-Mrs Mary Craig
Lawton, widow of General ". H. Lawton. re-
oeived & severe shock this morning. She was in a
bookstore In Fourth-aveo making up a box Of
btoks, to cost SOo. which she preparing to
have shipped to Manila for the wife of Colonel
Liscum. who is her dear friend While looking
over the books the extra newspapers were brought
in containing the account Of the slaughter of Colo
re- l.iscum and his troops last Friday Mrs Law
ton bought paper, and when she read the terri
lie story in the headlines overcome for time
Mrs. IawtOn IS spending the summer with her
n4other.s family. the Craigs, at a suburb near
never be sent ~ 0'
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
APPOINTMENTS By THE PRESIDENT

Washington July l6-The following appointments
have been made by the President, 10 taRe effect
September /:
II PERCIVAL DODGE, Of Massachusetts Second secra-
tary Of the Embassy Of the United States Berlin
SAMUEL. MORRILL,. of Massachusetts, Third Secretary
of the Embassy Of the United states at Berlin.
ARTHUR BAILY BLANCHARD. OF Louisiana Third
Secretary OF the Embassy Of the United States AZ
Paris
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
z. B. DREW SAFE AT SHANGHAI

Plymouth Mass July 16--A cable message from
Shanghai dated July il. announces the safety
of Edward Bangs Drew and family of this town
Mr.. Drew has been for many years an internreter
in the imperial customs service and has been
made third order mandarin for his service He
was stationed at Tien-Tsn. and heard from
week ago under date of that place. and later sue
ceeded in Joining his family in Shanghai
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
MEN oF MAR1NE erARp 10 60 no China

Annapolis, Nd. July 16-seventy-nine members
OF the Marine Guard at the Naval Academy will
leave here on Wednesday, under orders for China
They VIII be IN charge Of Lieutenant Fav, United
States Marine Corps. The non-commissioned of
ncers accompanying the detachment are Guunory
Sergeant Rowland, Sergeants White and Smith
and CorRorals Man. MCKAY. Brons and RIne-
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
BERLIN ACCEPTS THE REPORTS.

BERLIN ACCEPTS THE REPORTS.
Berlin. July 16-At the Foreign Office here
there is no question to the correctness OF the
Chinese news Of the massacre Of foreigners IN
Pe2zing Officials take the view that 1t is against
the interests of the Chinese to admit that there
has been massacre. and that, therefore. the
Chinese official dispatches on the subject are.
for once, probably true
Regarding Tien-Tsin, the Foreign Of1ce's
latest dispatches from Admiral Bendemann de-
clare that the situation has improved, as re
Inducements continue arriving.
The Foreign Office, while deeply deploring the
horrible events at Peking, expresses confidence
that "henceforth the Powers interests will as
sumo perfect harmony"
The Foreign Office further stated that DR..
ven Mumm Won Schwarzenstein appointed Min
lister to China in succession to the late Baron
Won Ketteler will proceed to China notwith-
standing the latest developments there.
Regarding the anomalous position of the Chi
nese Minister here. the Foreign Office said the
Minister admittedly does not know whence
the declaration of June % emanated. He also
admitted that he could not vouch for the cor
rectness OF all the Chinese dispatches which he
had received lately. The Foreign Office pointed
out TO him that until the situation became clear
er all official communications could not be con-
sidered as emanating from the Chinese Govern
nent. The German Government, considering
unlimited telegraphic connection between Lu
Hal Huan the Chinese Minister here, and China
Incompatible with Germany's interests. to-day
issued orders inhibiting Chinese Legation dis
patches.
The British Embassy here has thus far re-
ceived no news from London confirming the
news Of the massacre of foreigners in Pcking
Lord Cough still doubts II there has been a mas
sacre, Chinese news having been, he says, un-
reliable
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
NOTES OF THE CANVASS.

The Irish-American Republican Club or the I'D
Assembly District. will hold a banner raising cere-
rnony at Gun and Ferry SITS. OH Saturday after
noon. at O'clock.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
DECLINED BY CURTIS GrTLD.
NOT TO SUCCEED PERRY s. HEATH AS FIRST AS
sIsTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL

Washington July i6-Curtis Guild. OF Boston to
whom rendered an appointment First As
sistant Postmaster-General 10 succeed Perry S.
Heath has declined to accept the ofhce The rea-
given Is the pressure of private business. Sew
eral other names under consideration.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
RESPONSE TO KAIsER'S MESSAGE.

Berlin. July 16-The German Consul at Che
Foo having communicated to the Governor OF
Shan-Tung Emperor williams offer Of a re-
ward OF 1000 taels for the scue OF foreigners
in Peking has received the Governors reply
which is dated July l3, TO the effect that the
shutting up Of foreigners in Peking has deeply
touched his heart but the attempts to relieve
them have failed owing to the revolt in Pe-Chi-
Ii. but. the Governor adds, he will again try
his best to effect their release.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
CAPTAIN CHARLES r. MOVES.

Captain Charles r. Noyes. Of the eth Infantry Is
adjutant of the regiment He also is a West
Pointer having been appointed from Massachusetts
in 1875. He received his first commission a sec
ond lieutenant In the 9th Infantry in 1879 and has
been with that organization ever since. becoming
first lieutenant in 1887 and captain In 1893.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
PLAN TO HOLD TIEN-TSIN.


into execution is the humane policy OF govern
ing China in enlightened way through the
partition of the Empire. The Boxers will grad
ualy be dispersed and the assassns driven into
the interior but Japan, Russia and the other
Powers will be compelled to accept responsible
ity for conducting the administration of China.
Oficial news received yesterday summed
up by Mr.. Brodrick when he stated that the
allies at Tien-Tsin held all the forts and
arsenals but one OF General Forwards three
reports to the war of1ce covered the series Of
operations from July to July II, which had
previously been described by vice-Admiral
Seymour. The honors OF the victory Of July
were divided, according to the British General,
between the Japanese and the Americans and
the battle Of July IL was described as severe
four hours fight in which the Chinese were re-
pulsed with heavy loss.
The Daily Mail" has received special ac-
count of the engagement OF July Ii, in which
the allies were defeated In an attack upon the
native city, with heavy British. Japanese, Rus
sian and American losses. Colonel Liscum was
among the American officers killed. The allies
were apparently beaten back in attempting to
clear the positions from which their lines had
been shelied.
vALOR OF CHINESE FORCES
This last engagement is a signal proof OF the
arduous work which lies ahead OF the
Powers. The Chinese fighting with deter
nination and skill which they never once dis
played during the war with Japan.
1t is rumored in diplomatic circles that the
German Emperor has advised the appointment
of the French General Dods Commander-in-
Chief of the allied forces. but that the Paris
Government has not assented to the proposition.
Unity of direction in the campaign is source
of weakness when there are so many contin-
gents.
The British rollcall at Peking includes the
names Of about seventy women and many chill
dren There were many missionaries with
their families in the doomed Enclosure. Friends
of the British Minister remembered sadly yes
terday his satisfaction when he received his ap-
pbintnlent, and his telling 10 them that he was
at last I'm great luck in receiving his promotion.
Lady Hart is completely prostrated at her Lon
don home by the tragic death Of her husband
for which his own dispatch prepared her
The only journalist at Peking was Dr. Nor
rison. whose dispatches in THE Times have
been marvels Of enterprise and Oriental cum
ming. He was an Australian, who had travelled
far and wide in China, and perfectly under
stood the native character. DR.. Morrison and
Sir Robert Hart were the best Informed Eng
Hshmen in China, l. n. r
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17

The latest trustworthy return of the allied
forces operating in Northern China, including
the Taku garrison, that of June 30, sent by
Admiral Bruce to the British Admiralty. which
WAS as follows.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-11
CAPT. EVANS BEATEN.
Negro 0ystermen Mutiny While
Mate is Absent.
Union Stock Yards Break Ground for I'm
mensc buildings OH Eastern Branch
Addition to tho Town-NIontl,iy Ger
mans Arranged for the Season.

yesterday morning about z o'clock
the crew of eleven negroes on the oys-
ter schooner Colonel :. A. Graham. of
Cape Charles. Captain Thomas Evans
became dissatisfied With their salaries
and wanted to 20 ashore The CAPTAIN
refused. whereupon they pounced on
him. jerked him out of the cabin door
choked and kicked him into uncon-
seriousness.
Then. leaving sufficient number in
charge of him. While the others I'M
shipped the anchor chain. hoisted the
1ib sail and landed at Cummer's dock
where the men deserted the boat. The
captains rifle was thrown overheard
and his hat and several pieces of his
clothing were stolen.
Captain Evans is from Accomac
county. He came to this port last Sat
urday to secure Il crew of men to tong
oysters up the Potomac river CAPTAIN
Evans had secured the crew he needed
and was ready to sail yesterday morn
ing. but while the mate was ashore
the men took the opportunity to at
tack Captain Evans, with the result
as stated above.
The cause of the mutiny had hap
pened the day before One of the men
being dissatisfied. attempted to swim
ashore. but was fired at and stopped by
the mate. G.. NJ. Carnthers. The oys-
terman came back 10 the schooner. but
the incident caused so much feeling
among the men that they waited an
opportunity TO overcome the captain
and escape in Il body.
The boat was lowed to the Berkeley
hats and lies there now. The captain
and mate are still on board. The con
dition of Captain Evans is improved.
but he is still suffering from the kicks
he received on the body.
Mr.. John MILESTONE, who fell Mon
day night while on his way TO tho
Council Chamber and sprained his
right ankle. which necessitated his re =
turning home. was much improved yes
terday.
The curbing was completed on Vir-
ginia street between Cross and Clifton
streets yesterday
TOLD IN y PARAGRAPH.
Miss Amanda Charlton has returned
to her home in Moyock n. c., after "a
pleasant stay with the family OF officer
Q. II. Humphries.
Mrs. Dora Johnson and daughter,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-11
Norfolk Local
(Continued.)
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The regular weekly meeting of the
Lady Somerset Y will be held at the
home of Mrs. j. Il. Robinson, 80 CRANKY
street. at o'clock this evening.
MIR. G. G. Williams. the candidate of
the Workingmen's Club. for Congress
man from the Second District, has fix
News. October IL: Berkeley. October II;
Newtown, Portsmouth. October 10:
Southampton county. October 10 (day
meetings; Norfolk, October 30. Further
dates will be arranged later.
y kerosene lamp exploded at $50
Charlotte street at 10 O'Clock last night.
The fire department was called, but
the fire was out when they arrived.
\ pail of water suficcd. The house
was occupied by colorcd people. No
damage was done. except TO the bed
clothes.
Rev d. ]. Stafford, of Washington,
d. c.. will speak ut the Academy of
Music. this city, November 1st.
Mcssrs. Walter j. Simmons II Co, the
popular hatters and furriers, have the
contract for furnishing the police de-
partment with their fall hats.
The Kings Daughters OF SunShinc
Circle will meet this afternoon at
o'clock with the secretary.
Ruth Lodge of Masons had work in
the third degree last night.
The Harbor Commissioners failed to
have n meeting yesterday afternoon
for want of a quorum; the only mem
bers present were the president. Mr.. X.
A. Dobie, and MessrS Jacocks and Lind
sew,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-11
BERKL Ely VS. AND ADVERTISEMENTS

Miss Vivian. have returned to their
home in Isle of Wight county after Il
delightful stay with friends and rela-
tiveS here.
Mrs. Il. c. HUMPHREYS is suffering
considerable pain at her home on Berk-
ley avenue. the result OF sticking
bone through her right hand.
The Union Stock Yard Company has
broken ground for number of build
inEs to be erected on the Eastern
Branch. near Colonna's marine railway.
This company will give several hun
drcd men employment.
The contract for erecting shed in
which to keep the street sprinkler and
other town property has been let to
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Farrell. local contractor.
Mr. c. c. Sykes, a grover on Liberty
and Eleventh streets. has purchased
the stock of goods owned by Mr.: Harry
HaltZ. on Liberty street. MIR. Sykes
will continue the business
Mr.. T.. l.. Bell is in Washington on
business.
Mrs. Sarah Walters is quite i'll at
her home in Oakdale.
Mrs ~. w. Culley has returned to
her home in Oakdale. afterc very
pleasant visit of two weeks to North
Carolina.
Miss Louis Hendrcn has returned
from Charlottesville. where she spent
Il portion of the summer.
The Berkeley Cotilion Club has rent
ed Pythian Castle for the season. and
will give german once month.
Music will be furnished by n full or
chestra. and every preparation will be
made to make these occasions delight
full.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-11
ARMoR PLATE PLANT.
THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT
BUILD ONE.
tpy Telegraph to virginlan-P Pilot,

Wy ieiccrapn 10 NlrSinian- Pilot)
Washington, ID. c., Oct. 1O.-Sccrc-
tary Long had another conference to-
day with the representatives. OF the
Bethlehem and Carnegie Steel COM
panics respecting the placing of CON
tracts for $l50U0.o00 worth of armor
plate for the navy. The conference
lasted nearly an hour.
While it was inconclusive in its re-
suits. the parties to ii were each and
all under the impression that they mad
succeeded in getting nearer to one an
other. while, AZ far as the Navy De-
partnrcnt is concerned. ii is believed
there is now no longer the necessity
confronting it of building an arnlor
plant. which was the alternative pro-
vided in the act of Congress in the
event OF failure to secure armor from
the private makers at the prices named
in the act.
There will be another conference in
the near future. and the Intervening
time VIII be spent by the parties in Il
close examination of the propositions
and counter propositions which were
advanced to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-11
mr.. Montaguo to Speak Hore.

lion. y. j. Montague. of Richmond.
Attorney General, Will speak here on
october II. Mi. Montague is one Of
Tie most eloquent speakers in Virginia.
We VIII come here hy the invitation Of
cant w w. Deg, chairman of the city
Democratic Executive Committee. The
Academy OF Music has been secured Tor
that night and he Naval Post Band
wilt DO in attendance. Mr.. Montague'>'
reputation as Il speaker ana the band
Will attract IL great crowd
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-11
OLD POINT COMFORT.
PAINT AND OIL ASSOCIATION IN
SESSION.
Especial to Virginian-Pllot.)

Especial to Virginian-Pilot.)
Old Point Va, Oct. 10.-The Nation
al Paint. Oil and Varnish Association
has large attendance at its thirteenth
annual meeting, now in session at Old
Point Comfort. Yesterday it held bus
mess sessions at 10 n. III. and p. m.
There will be II business session at 10
Il. IN. to-day.
Yesterday, at noon, the members en-
ioyed trip on the steamer Hampton
Roads to Newport News and Norfolk
navy yard, taking luncheon on the
steamer
At $50 O'Clock last night the ladies
had card party in the ballroom. Pro-
Sressive euchre was the game, and
prizes were provided by the Executive
Committee. The play began at $3.50 and
ended ut 10 y. m. AT 10 p. IN. there
WAS an entertainment by Mr.. Polk Mil
Ter. of Richmond. followed by cake
walk arranged by employees of the
Chamberlin Hotel.
To-day at p. IN. special electric cars
will convey the visitors to the Soldiers
Home and Hampton Normal School.
AT 1S0 p. M. there will be II banquet
at the Chamberlin.