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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
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When to this list is added Japan, with
her fleet of twenty-five vessels, all oil
which are better than these of Austria,
and some of which are superior to those
of Germany, Great Britain, or the United
States, one may obtain a somewhat good
idea of what the combined forces of those
who oppose the anti-foreign principles OF
China would be.
In all it would represent a fighting
fleet of Asst vessels, with a displacement
of not less than 3,725,iS6 Against this
force China would be able to send %
Ncruisers. 81 gunboats, sc torpedo craft, and
floating batteries. making total OF
IS vessels many of which are Old ana
all of which, with the exception of some
of the torpedo craft. are out of date in
almost every respect.
Compared TO China's present condition,
Spain was a great naval power at the
time of the declaration Of war with THIS
country, and yet it required but two bat
ties to put her out of business on the
seas. What would happen to China II
the combined navies of the world were
7itted against her fleet is a matter for
interesting conjecture.
\ WEAK ARMY.
It is not only in naval force, however,
that China fs wofuny lacking. In her
army she is almost as deficient. Nomi-
naly She possesses an army of about
] 900, 900 men. but actually this number
does not exceed 30OON0 The Eight Ban
ners branches. composed OF descendants
of the Manchu Conquerors and their
allies. are supposed 10 number about
100000 men, but at present their number
does not exceed S0.coo. The Wing Fig.
or national army, is called also the Green
Flags and the Five Camps, five being the
Unit of subdivision. This branch of the
army consists OF eighteen corps, one for
each province, under the Governor. or
Governor-General. The nominal strength
is from 10000 to 100000 men, OF whom not
more than 100000 are now available for
war. The most important contingent is
the Tlen-Tsin corps.
Besides these forces there are mercenary
troops raised in emergencies, and Mon
golian and other cavalry. nominally about
100000 strong, really about 20,00O. but OF
no military value. The total land army,
therefore, now figures at about 100000,
although 100000 might be raised with
out very great trouble. On the other
hand, however, the army as a whole has
no unity or. cohesion; there is no proper
discipline; the drill is mere physical
exercise; the weapons are long since
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

portico of Ionic pillars was added at a
cost of $4,000 and during his second term
$4,000 was spent for furniture.
During Van Buren's time $4,000 was de-
voted to furniture and repairs. Up to that
time nearly all of the furniture WINS OF
mahogany, purchased abroad, chiefly in
London and Paris. In 1871. when the
Wings rolled into power with William
Henry Harrison, new feature appeared
in the laws for the White House. The
sum of $G,OO0-much less than formerly
was appropriated for new furniture for
the Presidents House. of American man
ufacture. so far as may be practicable and
expedient" Herein doubtless is revealed
the hand of Henry Clay, the great pro-
tectionist of that time.
A BETTER HOUSE.
The same idea WIS adopted at the outset
of Folks administration, the law of 1915
providing, S140 900 for furnishing the Presi-
dental Mansion" appearing for the first
and last time. -Four years later. when
TAYLOR came into power. this restrictive
language was dropped. $4,000 being nppro-
priated simply for furnishing the Presi
dents house,
During Lncon's first term $4,000 was
spent for the same object. Although the
White House in that period was overrun
by all sorts of people as it had never
been before, it seems that the President
was far too busy with weighter matters
to give much thought to the appearance
of the place. But when Andrew Johnson,
the self-made Tailor President came in
on the death of Lincoln, ample amends
were made for the past neglect by deck
ing the mansion with unprecedented
spIendor. A thorough overhauing and
refurnshing were deemed necessary, and
in the years 1868 and 1866 the extraordinary
sum OF $76.OC0 was provided to cover the
expenses In 1897 the further sum of S5S.
coo was added to complete the grand reno
walton.
In 1862 the year of Grants inauguration,
$4,000 was granted for furniture. In
April 1870 $4,000 more was given for fur
niture and repairs and in July following
SIS, 600 more was set aside for the same
purpose. The next year. 1871, $4,000 was
devoted to ''refurnishins and repairing the
Executive Mansion''-so styled in the law
for the first tme-includns repairs to the
greenhouses, which had been injured by
fire in 1865
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

on last Thursday evening.
S P. I.onas, of Mt. Jackson. has COM
melted the foundation for large three
story warehouse near the depot in that
place.
Prospecting for cement at strashurs
Junction is going on. It is thought that
enIenfl!a quality of cement rock can be-
secured in great abundance II the guam
tity is found a large cement factory viii
be erected ut once.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
From Mondays Daily.l
Dover rlarshaI Shot.

Saturday night, about ten O'Clock,
crowd OF negroes 10 Dover were
making a disturbance by loud talking
and swearing on one OF the side
streets. Marshal John Satterwhite
ordered them to disperse and Geo.
Stanford, one OF the crowd, Offering
resistance, the marshal arrested him
and was taking him to the lookup
when another negro 10 the crowd,
Bill Price, OF Corder, remarked with
an oath "I'll fx him, 4" and at once
commenced shooting at the marshal.
He fred three times, one bullet en-
terlng the heshy part OF the right
arm about midway between the
shoulder and elbow, making a flesh
wound about two and a halt inches
through, and one cutting the coat
sleeve on the left arm at about the
same height. The negro then rau
and got In among some white men
so that the marshal could not shoot
until he got a little distance away
from the marshal, who fired four
shots at him. II was quite dark and
as far as known none Of the shots
took effect. Yesterday a number Of
parties we're out hunting The negro,
but had not succeeded 10 catching
him up to noon today. So far as we
can learn the shooting was entirely
unprovoked and the negro should re.
celye the punishment that such con-
duct deserves.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
A FRESH ERUPTION.
Chinese Rebels Causing Serious
Trouble in Southern Provinces.
Troops Disps,ehsd from HosE Kong "a
Prsvsnt Ksfusss from Eatsrins art
bh rerritory-Amaigam Z amation %
Overthrow Manohu Rule.

Hong Kong, Oct. le.-A column Of
troops was dispatched Monday to the
Kowloon frontier, with the object of
barring armed refugees, either rebels
or imperial troops, from entering Brit
ish territory when defeated. The
rebels are reported to be 5000 strong
30 miles north Of the British frontier.
A thousand of Admiral Hos troops
are In pursuit of them, while 1000
Chinese troops have left Canton, over
land, to intercept the rebels. Admiral
Iio has informed the governor that
the rebellion was carefully planned.
The rebels are anxious to conciliate
the villagers and gain the respect of
foreigners, hence the absence Of out
rage and pillage. All indications point
TO the rising being widespread. Out
breaks occurred simultaneously in
several centers of Kwang-Tung and
Kwang-Si. Apparently Kang-Yu-Wei,
Sun-Yat-Sen and the triads have ANAL
gamated their forces in the COM
mon cause.-the overthrow Of Man
chu rule in south China. Some
positive indications Of the attitude OF
the foreign powers is anxiously
awaited. A French launch was cap
tured by pirates October 13 near
Mongh-Chow. The pirates secured
e32. 900 in specie.
British Praise for Gen. Chafss.
London, Oct. 16.--Dr. Morrison, in
the Times this morning, describes the
occupation Of Pekin and the demon.
stration at the Forbidden City. In
connection with the latter incident
he emphasizes the self-denial of Gen
Chaffee. which has not received, he
says, proper recognition. "The Amer
lean troops on the 18TH" the CORE
spondent remarks, "fought their way
driving the Chinese in front of then
10 the gateway. There was then nc
agreement 10 hold Gen. Chaffee back
He might have pressed on, taken thu
palace and hoisted the stars ant
stripes. II would have been fin'
prize and the temptation must hav'
been great, but Gen. Chaffee, possibl.
acting under Mr.. Conger's advice, re
| Trained. IL was a noteworthy act"
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
NAMES FOR HALL OF FAME.
Washington abd Lincoln Head tho List Of
Noted Americans who VIII Occupy
Places In New York Univsrsity.

New York, Oct. i4.--The election in
the Hall OF Fame contest was con-
cluded when the senate OF the New
York university assembled and passed
upon the list Of eligibles submitted
to that body by the committee
which for the last three days has been
counting the votes. The total number
OF names submitted to the 100 judges
was 252. According TO the decision
the following famous men were ac-
corded place on the tablets Of the
Hall OF Fame. Their names are given
In the relative position Of votes re-
ceived; George Washington, Abra-
ham Lincoln, Daniel Webster, Benja-
min Franklin, U. S, Grant, John Mar
shall, Thomas jefferson, Ralph Waldo
Emerson, Henry W. Longfellow, Rob
ert Fulton, Washington Irving, Jona-
than Edwards, David @. Farragut,
Samuel +. b. Morse. Henry Clay,
George Peabody, Nathaniel Haw-
thorne, Robert f. Lee, Peter Cooper,
Horace Mann, Henry Ward Beecher,
Eli Whitney, James Kent, Joseph
Storey, John Adams. william Ellery
ChanRing, James Audubon, Elias
Howe, William Morris Hunt, Gilbert
Stuart, Asa Gray.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
INDEMNITY FOR ITALIANS.
Families of the -Four Hen KiiIsd By .
Louisiana Mob Two Years Ago
VIII ne Paid.

Washington, Oct. 1s.-The president
will recommend to congress the pay
ment Of an indemnity to the families
of the four Italians who were the vic
Tins of mob at Tallalu, La, about
two years ago. A report from a spe-
cial agent Of the department Of jus
tice clearly established the fact that
the men were killed by the mob and
that none OF the perpetrators Of the
crime were ever punished by the state
authorities, notwithstanding the rep
reservations Of the national govern
ment. The national government finds
itself bound to make some sort OF
reparation in answer to the Italian
governments representations and
this will take the form of an indem-
nifty for each of the persons killed
who were Italian citizens at the time
of their death.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
FRAUDULENT REGISTRATION
I'VE lfsa ARRESTED ~ Ikassas CITY 90 INT.
ssrioas Charge aad Warrants Are
Out for Othors,


Kansas City, Mo-. Oct. iS.-The
steel doors of the county Jail closed
ut II o'clock last night on the first Of
considerable number of men who are
TO be arrested for fraudulent regis
iration. The man was ]. T. Donovan,
= former member of the Chicago po-
lice force. He Is accused Of registering
In the Eighth precinct OF the Eighth
ward as Francis Ralph. of 800 MeGee
street. At / o'cleek this morning q.
W. Kendall, a Judge OF the Second
precinct, Second ward. was landed
in jail on q somewhat similar charge
in default Of $1,000 bond. Other ar
rests are TO be made as soon as the
constabies can find the men.
Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 1s.--"Roley
Boley" Smith, clerk in the Office Of
the election commissioner, was arrest.
ed on warrant charging him with
abettlng fraudulent registration. HI
was arrested In front of Pendergast'i
saloon and Pendergast signed Smiths
bond. This is the third arrest that
has been made at the instance Of th,
republican county committee.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20

Kansas City. Oct. tB.-Salss by SAM
pie on track: wheat--No. Z hard. eSK0
zoe: No. hard, ei9esc: No. red.
eed7ic; No. red, oshGspc. Cornr-No, :
mixed, si4s5Ac: No. ) mixed. stdS5c:
No. 2 white. s7kGs9cs No, . white, Ssi4Gbslc.
oats--No. mixed, nc; No mixed. aoi0
eic: No. white. 2412sc:i Nc, o. white.
a1M0zsc Rye. No. q tse. Hay-Tiim-
othy. tsO0Gio.oo; prairie, ,6so9s5o. Eggs.
15c per dos. Pouitry-Hens. live. $40
per ID, ROSTERS 1bc each, turkeye. so
&c: ducks. 5itc; geese, 6aSAo; plgeohs.
&c per dos. Butter-creamery, extra fan
cy, aOc per ID; dairy. i7c; store packed.
iSc., Potatoes-Horne grown, new. soQiec
per bu; sweets. new, i005oc per bu.
Roasting ears. sdec per dos. Green
beans. home grown. N,s6i.bo por bu.
Thrnips. new, Sdtc per bu. Beets.
new, 80 per bu. Cabbage. home grown.
2Od4Oc per doE. Onions, 10000 per bu.
Cucumbers. ;i.O0@l.26 per bu. Tomatoes.
home grown. ,isoa1.25 per bu. Navy
beans. t2.l0 per bu Summer squash,
a0675c per bu. boz. Hubbard squash.
81, ,OO9150 per dor. Egg plant. eo09oc
per dsz. Apples, choice, N.Ssl.D per
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
HoN0Rs FOR MR.. GRAY.


Washington, Oct. 13.-It is under.
stood the president has selected Judge
George Gray, Of Delaware, to repre-
sent the United States with ex-Presi.
dent Harrison on The Hague perma'
nent arbitration tribunal. Judge
Gray Is a former senator from Della
ware and democrat. He was a mem
ber of the Paris peace commission
and Is now United States judge for
the Third judicial circuit. His Sc
lection will not involve the surrender
OF that position.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
wILDMAN UPHoLDs DEwRY.


Washington, Oct. 1.-THE state de-
partment yesterday gave out dis
patch from Mr.. wildman, United
States consul at Hong Kong. in which
he denies that j. Alejandrino, a Fill
pino, had an interview with Admiral
Dewey, in which the latter promised
the Filipinos Independence. Wild
man took klejandrlno and two other
Filiplnos on board Dswey's vessel at
the time Of the alleged promise, but
the admiral declined TO see them.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20

Kohler & Frohling's big winery in
the Scandinavian settlement near
Fresno. Cal, burned last night. Loss,
about 100000.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
AUSTRIA WANTS A LOAN.
Rumor That Franz-Jossph's oovsrnrnent
WIN Come Co the Unitsd States TO
SECURE O2O,OOO,OOO.

New York, Oct. 13.--As Q result OF
monetary disturbances abroad, Aus
tria wishes to float a large loan in
the United States. 1t is reported that
this loan will be in the neighborhood
of S2O.0OO,00O. The plan IL q tentative
one so far. Austris's necessities are
growing and she would probably have
difficulty in placing large loan on
the continent at this time. New York
Is now the most attractive market
for the borrowers Of the world, not
withstandlng that its bank reserves
are close to the legal limit.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
CORRUPTION OF FRANCHISE.



Lexington, KY, Oct. l6.-Gov. Rooss-
welt was rendered hearty reception
when his special train reached here
Monday morning, making the first
stop OF the day. A splendid crowd
greeted him at the railroad station
and expressions of enthusiasm were
heard on every hand. Gov. Roosevelt
spoke from a stand in front OF the
courthouse and was introduced by ex-
Congressman W. c. Z. Breckinridge
and ex-Comptroller NJ. j. Durham, who
served during Cleveland's first admin
istration. A feature of the demon
stration was a parade in which were
several hundred rough riders. The
governor said in part:
In sense there Is peculiar state con-
test In Kentucky, but no contest for the
fundamental rights OF manhood can be
merely state contest. Last year you
elected a legislature TO choose senator.
and saw legislature that had not
been elected choose a different senator,
and there the nation comes IN with its
rights. | hope and believe that the upper
house. like the lower house. will decide
that no man shall be admitted 10 sit
within its walls whose election was at
tended with fraud and with a threat
against the rights Of the people The dan
ger OF imperialism In this country comes
from ourselves II We are wrong. Never
will We see our government fail unless we
connive at and condone the outrages upon
the ballot, that corruption OF the fran
chise which puts In power against the
will Of the people those who sit In ONCE
and deprive the office OF the men hon
estly elected to sit there ] want to speak
especially to those democrats who still
remain under the Influence of party
name that has lost all Its significance
At present your leaders are persuading
you TO follow them on the ground that
they have cheated in your interests You!
party leaders who cheat for your inter
ests II II agrees with their interests
would cheat you AS they have previously
cheated their foes
Or. otsd h, . Large Crowd at Coving'on.
Covington. KY, Oct. 16.-Address
Ing one OF the largest crowds that
has ever assembled in this city tc
listen to candidate for public Office
Gov. Theodore Roosevelt last nigh,
closed his campaign in Kentucky ant
to-day will proceed on his tour oi
i nLt-
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20

Chicago, Oct, i5.--Republicans are
preparing to break all records with
a monster parade in Chicago, October
81. II will called prosperity process
sion" and republican employers have
agreed to give half days holiday OF
full pay to their employees. On Chicago
day four years ago there were 4o.Oo'
men in the sound money parade. The
republicans promise twice as many
marchers this year.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20

Mr.. L. b. AtkeIson spent yesterday
here with his children aud relatives.
Mr.. Robt. Johns, Of Kansas City,
spent the day With Lexington friends
yesterday.
Miss Kate Trail returned Saturday
night from Kansas City from trip
through the west.
Mr.. Zach Wright left this morning
for Mont Ida, Kas., TO look at a
/ 400 acre farm or cattle ranch.
Mr.. Victor Hamlet arrived this
morning from Cripple Greek, Colorado,
for visit with relatives aud friends
here.
Mrs. Ed. Marks went to Kansas
City yesterday morning TO attend the
national convention OF the Christian
church.
Mr.. Fred II. Rhodes, OF Colony,
Kas,, arrived Saturday night for a
visit with his brother, Mr.. j. j..
Rhodes.
Mrs. Chas. Wallace returned yes
,terday evening from a few days visit
with relatives and friends 10 Hig-
glnsyllle.
Miss Willie Wllmot, OF Higgins
Vile, who has been visiting Miss Lee
Young for few days, returned home
this morning.
Mrs. ]. @. Given and children re-
turned Saturday night from Bolton,
Mo-, where they have been visiting
since conference.
Mr.. John Marshall, who has been
visiting friends and relatives here for
few daysrreturned yesterday eve.
ming TO Kansas City.
Mr.. d. G. Morrss and wife, who
have been visiting the family of Mrs,
Theodocla Hlx, returned yesterday
morning 10 Mt. Leonard, Saline Co,
Mr.. Morris has accepted a position
with the Chicago & Alton railroad.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20

Chicago, Oct. l4.-Employes OF the
Chicago q Alton road are to be saved
much money yearly hereafter by al
order Just issued by the management
of this company, Officers Of the road
have decided that in the future the
company will furnish uniforms to the
trainmen free of cost. So far as Gun
be learned II is the first instance
where uniforms have been furnished
employees gratuitously.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20

vicksburs, Miss, Jan. s. iaOC

Vicksburg, Miss, Jan. y, 1900.
1 have used the Texas Wonder, Halls
Great Discovery, for bladder and kidney
trouble, and would not take thousand
dollars for the benefit received from using
one bott,o | feel that | am permanently
cured. I make this statement from q
sense Of duty that owe TO those likewise
afflicted, and trust that .hsy will take
advantage OF the Information and realize
abe truth Of my aSsertioA,
q. II. FOSTER.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
Transport. Fr.dsrIoa Arrive, =, Maalla

Washington, Oct. 1S.-Gen. Mac
Arthur notified the war department
yesterday that the transports Siam
and Athenian have sailed for the
United States and that the transport
Frederick arrived at Manila yester-
day. The Frederica carried detach-
ments of batteries C and NJ Of the
Seventh artillery, three officers and IS
men from San Francisco.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20

Mrs. Ed. Aull and Miss Virginia
Aull left this morning 10 visit ST.
Louis relatives.
Mrs. Bette Harwood, of Dover
arrived yesterday for a visit with the
family OF DR.. j. W. Meng.
Miss Lulu Hacker left last night
for three weeks visit TO relatives
and friends at Sweet Springs.
Mr.. A. L. Bretz aud wife left this
morning for Elbon, Kansas, where
they go for visit with relatives aud
friends
Mr.. J. R, French, OF Kanses City,
came duwn last night TO visit Lex
iDgton friends and returned this
morning
Mrs. DR.. Griswold aud Miss Lillian
Ryland returned last night from a
visit OF several days with relatives ln
Kansas City,
Mrs. Ehlers, accompanied by her
two children, came down from Ma
poleon last night TO visit her mother,
who is quite sick.
Mrs. Jane Bone, OF Kansas City,
arrived last night for visit with the
family OF Mrs. Gordon, on Main
street, between Seventeenth aud
Eighteenth streets.
Mr.. BOaz Long, OF Las Vegas, New
Mexico, who attended W. NJ. A. five
years ago Is now commercial
traveller. He was out TO witness the
game OF foot ball yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. b. r. Ireland, Mrs. Sanford
Sellers, Mrs. John Craig and
Miss juliet Young left this morning
for Lamar, where they 20 TO attend
the Presbyterial Union, which meets
there this week.
The government steamer John
Rentz passed down yesterday after
noon, having In tow pIle-driver,
grading boat aud barge to be employ
ed on river Improvement at the mouth
OF the Gasconade.
Mr.. win Meyer, OF Glrard, Kas
arrived last night and was the guest
Of Mr. Rex His old home IL at
Concorda, Mo-, for which point he
left this morning accompanied by
Miss Ruby Rex, aud they will remain
aud attend the CUncOrdia street fair
Friday aud Saturday aud visit Mr..
Meyers relatives.
There is no telling how large a
sweet potato will grow In this coun.
try. Last week Lleser & Son, OF
Corder, had one that was raised by j.
+. Groves, near Corder, which weigh.
ed just s pounds and 3 ounces. II
any one can beat that we would like
TO see IL. Yum! YUM! Yum!!,
what an excellent combination that
potato would make with about two
tat, Juicy, luscious "possums. "Gu
way chile, you makes my moui
wattah "
Miss Lessle Bates entertained about
twenty OF her young lady friends yes
telday afternoon at her pleasant
home on franklin avenue. The
amusement feature Of the afternoon
was progressive domlnos, which was
greatly enjoyed by the guests for q
few hours, AT the conclusion OF the
playing II was found that Miss Alice
Peak and Miss Luetta Broslus had
won the same number OF games.
Upon drawing for first prize Miss
Alice Peak won and she was awarded
the prize, which was a beautiful
kodak album. The second prize, q
set OF dominoes, was awarded TO Miss
Brosius Refreshments were served
to the guests and all unite In pro-
nouLclng the ate noon a most pleas.
ant aud delightful occasion.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20
A Texas Wonder.


One small bottle OF Halls Great Dis.
covery cures all kidney aud bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes
seminal emissions, weak and lame backs
rheumatism and all irregularities Of th,
Kidneys and bladder in both men and
women, regulates bladder troubles Ia
children. II not sold by your druggist
will be sent BY mail on receipt Of u. On,
small bottle is two months treatment
will cure any case above mentioned. Dr.
q. W. Hall, sole manufacturer, 81. Louis
formerly Waco, Texas. Send for testi'
monials. Sold by Crenshaw & Young.
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-20

Terre Haute, Ind, Oct. 16.-A board
Of arbitration comprised Of W. d. Van
Horne, district president Of the United
Mine Workers, and W. II. Duncan, sec
retary of the Terre Haute Commercial
club has decided that the 200 motor
men and conductors of the Terre
Haute Electric Street Railway COM
pany are entitled to an advance in
wages Of one cent an hour, for which
the men struck last week. The wage
now paid is 16 cents an hour. The
linemen received au advance from 2s
cents to 2s cents.