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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
TO BID ON THREE.
The TrisC ShipbuildinG Company will
Be Satisfied With That Number.

The Trgg Snipbuilding Company will put
in bids for three of the proposed United
States ships.
The Navy Department has asked for
bids for five battleships, six armored
cruisers and three protected cruisers.
Appropriations for these vessels were
made at two separate sessions Of Congress.
and the delay in asking for bids on the
drst appropriation was because of the un-
certainty at the early stage of the pro-
ceedings of getting armor plate for the
figure fixed by the Government.
This obstacle having been removed the
Government sees its way clear now, and
plans and specifications have been sent
out to all prospective bidders throughout
the country
The Trigg Company will bid on but
three. one OF each class, deeming that
number. If they can get them. about as
many as they can handle for the present
Mr. Myers said yesterday that he had
not been advised as to any action by the
Government. as has been published. in
reference TO opening bids separately. and
he added that he believed there was no.
thing In it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
NO CORNER IN THE
WARSHIP MARKET
Washington Authorities Do Not Credit
Reported Combination of Big
Ship-BuiIding Firms.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


WASHINGTON, D. c., August S.-The
report that the large shipbuilding concerns
ara trying to have the bids for the building
of the new cruisers opened separately, in
an effort to freeze out the smaller bidders
IS not credited here. 1t is pointed out that
the three large shpbuildns firms in the
East will be unable to handle all the con-
tracts for the fourteen ships to be built in
conformity with the Governments require
ment as TO time owing to the pressure on
their capacity to complete the merchant
ships under contract, and number Of war
vessels for foreign Governments.
In addition to this, the Navy Department
is in favor of encouraging firms like the
Trigs Co. and others, which have shown
their capacity to fill the orders of the Gov
ernmen, promptly and satisfactorily, and
who are believed to be able to add mate
rally to our facilities in turning out good
ships in case of emergency, If properly en-
couraged. II any underhand scheming is
under way in connection with the new
cruisers, it has not Yet come to light here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
A Special Constable Was in Charge Of
The Party.
SOME WERE FATALLY SHOT.
When the Negro Was Ordered to
Come Out Of His House He
Opened Fire OH the Off
Ger aud His Men.
The Details are
Hard to Get.
Special Dispatch to The Times,

Especial Dispatch to The Times,
AN1IDRST, VA, via AMHERST
DEPOT, August S.-News reached our viii
age this morning about 8 o'clock that
eight white men had been shot, some of
them fatally, by a negro mob near Pleas
ant View postofIice, this county, point
fifteen miles west OF here last night. 1t
seems that negro man in the neghbor
hood of Mr.. Martins had threatened to
burn his dwelling and upon this informa-
ton Martin swore out a warrant before
Justice Robert Wisher for his arrest.
a POSSE OF EIGHT.
The Justice upon the complaint of Mar
tin issued the warrant and placed it in the
hands of Special Constable Carter, who
proceeded to the negroes house, accom-
panied by several others, he (Carter) fear
ing trouble.
When the party reached the negro's
house he refused to come OUT refusing to
give himself up to the officer, but opened
fire on them with Winchester rifles,
woundinS the whole crowd and it is
thought some of them fatally.
ARMED MEN TO THE SCENE.
There were some four negro men in the
house and probably all Of them took a
hand in the shooting. Sheriff Beard with
a lot of armed men started out for the
scene as soon as The news reached here,
but nothing further has been heard from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
RALEIGH CHOSEN
FOR NEXT SESSION
Mr.. M. L. Clarke of Richmond, Was
Chosen President-Session
Closes To-Day.

The fourth annual convention of the
Virginia and North Carolina Photograph
ers' Association will adjourn this evening
Last night the Association enjoyed a
trolley ride over the Traction lines, after
which refreshments were INDUCED in at
Reservoir Park. and remarks were made
stories told and songs sung.
y business session will be held this morn
ing, and prizes will be awarded the sue
cessful exhibits
THIS afternoon public reception will
be civsn at Saerger Halle from :. To E
o'clock. in charge OF the reception COM
mittee. of which Mr.. W. W. Foster is
chairman.
There are a number of very handsome
exhibits made of photographs from var
ious parts of Virginia and North Carolina.
as we'll as from ether places These eX-
hibits are well worth seeing.
At the meeting of the Photographers AS
sociation Yesterday morning the following
officers we're elected: President. NJ. L.
Clarke. Richmond; Vice-Presidents. G. p.
Wharton, of Raleigh; c. E. Cheyne, of
Hampton: s. L. Alderman, of Greensboro;
Secretary, Waller Holiday of Durham:
Treasurer, r. w. Holsinger, of Churlottes-
vile: Trustees, A. H. Picker, Lynchburg;
w. E. Eustler, of Danvile.
Raleigh was decided upon as the next
,neeting-plnce, the Executive Committee,
to fix the date.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
BRBECH LOADER.
MAY PROVE FATAL.
Great Regret Here Over the Accident
to Mrs William II. Palmer.

The news of the serious injury to Mrs.
William II. Palmer in a runaway at her
country home near Christiansburg. and
the possible fatal result. come as a shock
to her numerous friends in this city. A
special to The Times from Christieasburg
says:
"About half-past G o'clock Monday
afternoon, while Mrs. William H Palmer
Mrs. Ed Palmer. and Mrs. Means were
driving along the White Sulphur road
from Blacksburg, the breast strap to the
carriage broke, causing the horses to run
away. The three ladies We're alone, and
were going down a steep hill when the
accident occurred. The tongue ran into
the ground, overturned the carriage, and
threw the ladies out.
Mrs w. II. Palmer was very seriously
injured. She was thrown on her
head, ard PARALYSIS resulted from con-
cussion of the brain.
Mrs Means was cut and painfully
bruised about face, head, and hands.
Mrs. Ed Palmer. although bruised.
ESCAPED with few injuries
Mrs ". II. Palmer late tonight Is
resting easier than on yesterday. but is
still in a very precarious condition. 1t is
the opinion of the doctors that it will be
several DAYS yet before it can be definite
lv ascertained whether she will recover.
She is conscious at intervals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
DEMANDS REITERATED.
No Change in the Attitude of This
Government Towards hina.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. August S-The Chinese
situation is considered very grave by the
authorities In Washington. Al. day the
Cabinet officers who are in town have
bsen consulting with each other, and the
President has been communicated with by
telegraph and over the long distance tele-
phone.
1t was announced officially at the close of
the day that message 10 the imperial
Government a. Pellin had been delivered
to Minister WI for transmission 10 his
Government.
The message, through .he best Informal
ton obtainabie, informs that Government
that removal of restrictions upon coumuni-
ca ton with our minister, evidenced both
by the receipt OF Mr.. Conger's message
and the transmission OF the edict of the
5tl., is very gratifying. but is not an entire
compliance with the orisina. demands of
the President in his reply 10 the appeal for
mediation The President. III his original
communica ton to the Emperor of China,
laid down three conditions These three
demands practically were reiterated in the
dispatch which Secretary Hay sent TO Con-
s,iI-GeneraI C:oodnuw ar Shanghai. Az
eust 1sr for submission to Earl Ii Hung
Chang.
The new demand upon the Chine=e Gov
ernment is for square-toed compliance
with those conditions. There Is hope,
growing out of the fact that the Chinese
Government has yielded partially. that
when confronted with the firm position
taken bv the United States it will be suf-
ecient!y Impressed to make complete ac-
uu!eScence.
Minister WI early In the day brought
to the State Department the Imperial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09

Local.
r,osine, ceremonies IN honor OF
r+oTy-5S martyr monarch.
S,,nrosed brother OF Bresci captured
hv Richmond police
Suir brought against the city:
Sra-fost. Of a drug causes illness OF
TWO t1rsss Company after more warships-
t,iebmond Passenger and Power Com
,.ny 10 reduce fares.
p-Exa mination as TO Perkins sanity
State.
a negro in Amherst defes a consta-
fIe's posse and shoots down every man
IL, 1t. Sheriff goes TO scene with armed
Norfolk stirred up over the question
of a new coal pier.
"A colored youth commits suicide In
Hanover
Large crowd at Cape Charles races.
General.
Bryan and Stevenson notified OF their
nomination.
Both make speeches OF which impe-
riaiism was the keynote.
Officials do not believe reported com-
bination OF big ship-builders-
Defense In Powers trial trying to
prove fatal bullet could not have come
from Secretary's office
Foreign.
The advance OF relief force will bs
pushed as rapidly as possible.
Count Waldersee said to have been
chosen commander OF the allies
British garrison at Glands River has
probably surrendered
s-Dewet crossing yaal Rlx6S,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
PEIT SANG TAKEN
BY Japanese Troops Supported by
Americans and British.

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, August S.-Fhe War
Department has received the following ca
blegram from General Chaffee:
"Che Foo. August 5th-
"Adjutant-General. Washington:
"Peit Sang handsomely taken early this
morning by japanese troops supported by
English and Americans. japanese loss
considerable English slight, Americans
none. Ground very limited In morning
American troops occupied rear position,
which was 10 form turning movement but
were unable TO form line. We will cross
Pei Ho to left bank tomorrow morning
and move on Yang Tsun- Consul at Che
Foo furnished copy dispatch from Isuns
Ii Yamen, which he has just cab!ed-
(Signed} "CHAtstEt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
BOERS CAPTURE
THE GARRISON.
Roberts Thinks British at Glands River
Were Forced to Surrender-De-
wet Crossing the Vaal.
lBy Associated Press.)

LONDON. August 8.-Lord Roberts fears
that the E.ands River garrison has been
captured after ten days resistance
Tho War Office has received from him
tho following dispatch:
Pretoria, August 7ta.
''Dearey, hearing of Ian. Hamilton's ap
proach toward Rustenbur:. ard seeing he
had no chance of capturing Baden-Powell,
hurried of TO Eiands River Hamilton re-
ports that firing IN the Eands River di-ec-
ton ceased yesterday. and that Lieutenant
Colonel Hoar's garrison had evidently been
captured Ian Hamilton eft Rustenburs
this morning. bringing Baden-Powe.rs
forca with him.
..D2wet commenced crossing the Eaal
River yesterday. Kitchener is now moving
in pursuit. Mechuen. on the right bank OF
tho Vaal, has evidently come into contac:
with Dewe:s advance guard. as his guns
were heard by Kitchener this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
IMPERIAL EDlCTs.
Grant Free Communication With
Ministers in PEEK in

Ry Associated Press)
WASHINGTON. August S.-The Chinese
Minister has received a copy of the I'm
perial edict of August ID, which
directs the safe conduct Of the
foreigners to Tien-Tsin and assigns
Jung Lu to select efficient Of
ticials TO give this safe conduct.
Minister WI has also received an edict
under date of August 5th. permitting the
Powers to hold open and free communica-
tons with their ministers. This includes
the sending of cipher messages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
PRICE TWO CENTS.

edict removing the restriction, t,nt.ru from Ice
Secretary Root said tonight that the
events of the day had caused no chanse
in the military situation so far as tne aa- az,
vance on Pekin was concerned ana / no aa7
ditional orders had been sent to 1enera1
ChafSae.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
No Boats far Norfolk.
(Ry Associated Press.)

IF3V -ASSUTIHtsu "FTeSS.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., August S.-Colo-
ne, VIM. g. Lamb, D. D. Hitchings and L.
". Walker. of Norfolk, have applied
TO the Navy Department for a ruling d-
rectins the small boats on warships to be
bull. by private contract al Norfolk instead
NJ Il Norfolk Navy Yard, but the applica
ton has been overruled by the Depart
ment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
REPLY TO CONGER.
Advises Him ofthe Approach of the
Relief Column.

Relief Column.
(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON. August S.-A reply has
been sent TO Minister Conger by the State
Department to the message received from
him late yesterday. 1t advises him of
the approach of the relief column, and
exhorts him to be of good cheer
The dispatch was sent direct 10 Minister
Conser at Pekin. and duplicate of it 10
Consul-General Goodr.5w at Shanghai
Goodnow was directed to spare no pains
or expense to get the message to Minister
Conger-
The messages is in cipher and intended
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
THE DEAD KING.
The Funeral Trsin Reached Rome on
NpSfcr.Iny

Yesterday.
ROME, AUGUST s.--kins Victor EN-,
manuel III, and Queen Helena arrived
mere this morning. They were received oy
the Ministers, the president OF the SENATE
and Chamber of Deputies. many setato1s
and deputies. and all the etvA niiheaES
authorities.
The sovereigns went Immediately TO sha
ouirfnaI During their passage through
the streets the crowds present uneovefe'i
their heads.
The funeral train bearing the remains
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
RIFLE FIRE CONTINUES.
Cipher Message From British Minister
III I'ckin.

CBy Associated Press)
LONDON, August Sin the Rouse ~
Commons to-day Mr.. BrodericA' sI,''
msntary Secretary for the Foreign once
read telegram from Sir Claude MacDon-
aid, British Minister 10 China. received IN
cipher at the Foreign office this morning
The dispatch was in reply to Government
message and bore date of Pekin, August S.
It was as follows
II have to-day received your cipher tel
egram forwarded to me by the Cniness
Minister The shell and cannon fire ceased
on July 10th. but the rife fire has cont.n-
ued from the Chinese positions he.d oS
Government troops and Boxers ln'erui'.-
tently ever since The casualties since
then have ben slight. Except one private
OF marines, all the wounded are dong
we'll The rest of the British in the Lesa-
tion are we'll including the whole Sarri-
SON To.at of killed is 90 and OF
wounded 10. We have strengthened QUIZ
fortficaton We have over 2o0 women
and children refugees in the Legation Inc
Chinese Government has refused transmis-
sion to .eiegrayns in cipher until now.
Mr. Brodrick also read the following d!s-
patch from Admiral Seymour filed at Che
Foo, August 9Th:
CHINESE DRIVEN OUT.
The allies. about 12,Ooo strong, attacked
the Chinese entrenched position at HsiKu.
about two miles outside Tien-Tsin, early
this morning. The Chinese We're driven
out and retired northward. pursued by the
allies. who occupied Peitsang. Transports
followed up the troops. BY road and river
the advance upon Pekin has been begun.
This dispatch does not give the date OF
leaving Tieu-TSin. Mr.. Brodrick Sald ne
thought the messages were, on the whote'
satisfactory The country understood the
policy OF Her MGiesty's government IN
regard to China. which was TO carry on
with absolute firmness and determination
the measures taken to preserve the coun-
tryS interests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
COMMANDS THE ALLIES.
Count Wulderscc Said to Have Been
Chosen.
CIV Associated Press

CBy Associated PressO
BERLIN, August S.-The German For
eign Office in confirming the report OF
Count Waldersee's appointment, said this
was only to the command OF the German
forces in China
The correspondent asked if any Power
had suggested an appointment, but the
Foreign Office official interviewed declined
to answer.
Nevertheless, all tho evening papers pub
lish the statement that he has been ap-
pointed commander-in-chief of the COM
bined forces.
Il is understood that Emperor William
has arranged the matter personally and di
ractly with the other Powers. The British
Ambassador, Sir Frank Lascelles, has eX-
pressed his satisfaction in the most en-
nhatc terms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
ANorHDR ACCOUNT
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Iimes)
LINCHBURG, VA, August s.-News
reached here to-day Of a sensational shoot
ing affair near Pedlar Mills in Amherst
county. and from all accounts it almost
rivals the recent events in New Orleans.
a negro named Smith. a son of Paul
Smith, it seems, was wanted on warrant,
and owing to threats that he Is said to
have made, Constable Martin in going to
make the arrest took with him a posse of
eight men.
BREECH LOADER.
They went to the negro'S house Tuesday
night, and found him waiting for them
with breech loading shotgun. The
negro shot a number of times, wounding
five of the posse. Mr.. Thomas Carter, one
of the posse, is said to be seriously in
jured.
The wounds Of the others are not dam
gerous. It is stated that the negro has
been arrested. Full details OF the affair
have not been obtained as Pedlar is sey-
eral miles from any railroad or telegraph
station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
Commander of Allies.
Rr \ ssncfated Prassl

(By ASsOcIated IreSS.J
COLOGNE, August S.-The Cologne
Gazette's Berlin correspondent states that
he has it from ar authoritative source that
Field-Marshal Count Won Waldersee has
been appointed ommander-in-chief of the
allied troops in China.
VIII Sail in Il Fortnight.
By Associated Press)
BERLIN, August S.-The Post says Field
Marshal Count Won Waldersee starts for
China in a fortnight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
RANGE or THERMOMETER.

Tho following was the range of the taer-
,nometer at The Times office yesterday: 9
A. NJ, IS: II NJ. 81: 3 p. NJ, 9s; p, NJ,
o.. P. ~, 81; Il NJ, So: average, 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
SUMMARY OF T0-OAY'S NEWS.

conrinnea on Second Pagel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Thursday and Friday:
Virginia a-GeneraIiy fair and continued
warm Thursday and Friday: light to fresh
Sorfh carolina-Generally fair and COM
tinned warm Thursday and Friday; light
variable winds
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Bu. they shall not be permitted TO evaae
The stupenaous and iar-reach. .ns issue
which they have deliberately brought into
the arena OF politics. When the PreSi-
dent. supported by a practically unani-
nous vote of the House ana senate. en-
tered unon a war with Spain for the pur-
n,se of aiding the struggling patriots OF
Cuba, the country, without regard to
narty. apD1auded Although the Demo-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-11-24
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the fci-
lowing officers were elected at the an
nual meeting of the Wailuku Sugar Co 4,
held this day. to serve for the ensuing
yer, viz:
S. c. ALLEN, ................P President
w. Il. ALLEN, .......... Vice -Prasiednt
G. H. Robertson, .............. Treasurer
T. r. Robinson, Observation-Disclosures ulitor
e. F. BISHOP, ..,..............Sec Secretary
M. p. ROBINSON. ............ Director
e. F. BISHOP,
Secretary, Waikiki Sugar Co.
Dated Honolulu, November g. 1900.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-11-24
Kihei Assessment Notices.

THE STH ASSESSMENT of per
cent or $3.50 per share became due on
the LIST of August, 1900, delinquent on
the Goth September, 1900 Delinquents
are now published and will be sold at
auction on the Goth November, 1900
THE 9TH ASSESSMENT of 8 per
cent or $3.50 per share became due on
the LIST of September, 1900. Penalty
bearing from October LIST and delin-
quent on the 31st of October, 1900.
THE 10TH ASSESSMENT of per
cent or $3.50 per share became due on
the 1st of October bears penalty from
November 1st 1900, and will be delin-
quent on November Both, 1900
THE 18TH ASSESSMENT of 5 per
cent or $3.50 per share has been levied
to become due and payable on the 18th
November, 1900, will bear penalty from
December 18th, 1900, becoming delin-
quent on the 18th January, 1901.
J.. P. COOKE,
Treasurer Kihei Plantation Co., Ltd
Honolulu Nov. 10, 1900.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-11-24
BYAUTHORITY
REGULATION REGARDING THE
INTERMENT OF THE DEAD IN
THE DISTRICT OF HONOLULU.

Whereas, That there having been no
place prepared for burial of the dead
as required by law at the expiration
of the period set, October 1st, 1900, and
an extension of time having been
granted for such special burial permit
until cemeteries as prescribed by law
should be available, and now that such
feasible arrangements are an accom-
plished fact, therefore;
Resolved, That no permit for inter-
ments shall be granted within the city
limits except to those already possess
ing burial plots.
This regulation shall go into effect
from and after the first day of Janu-
airy, A. d. 1901.
c. B. WOOD,
President Board of Health.
Honolulu. November z 1900.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-11-24
SERVICE TO Be CHANGED
MOLoKAI PACKETS NOT DOING
GOOD WORK.
Contract VIII Probably be Given to
Gasoline Schooner Eclipse-Other
Settlement Matters.

The time of the Board of Health yes
terday afternoon was taken up cnleny
with settlement matters. one OF the
important things almost definitely set
tleu was TO transfer the transportation
contract from the Wilder Steamship
Company to the owners o1 the gasOnne
schooner Eclipse. Mr. Reynolds thinks
there would pe u slight saving IN eN-
pense and that better service would
be obtained.
Numerous complaints regarding cat
tie shipments from Hawaii were pre-
scented. The superintendent declared
that many of the cattle arrived at Mo-
lokai in very bad condition and We're
lost by sheer carelessness in Landing.
The Board now had 10 stand the loss
of cattle killed in transit. Ninety head
were usually brought down on a single
vessel wniCn was altogether too many.
The owners of the ECLIPSE agreed 10
make frequent trips ana to land only
forty-fiVe mead at time. The matter
was left over for one week TO enable
Mr.. Reynolds to get formal offer from
the company
The attorney general was instructed
to draw up a regulation forbidding the
importation of firearms and liquor into
the settlement. 1t appears that rela-
tiVes and friends of patients have got
ten into the habit of sending such
things in packages to their friends.
This was being done openly, but there
was no law to stop it. The Superin-
tendent did not object to ava being
sent in but the liquors forwarded by
friends in Honolulu were usually of the
worst kind and frequently caused trou-
BILE.
Mr.. Reynolds was instructed to cut
down the prices of goods in the Set
Element store so that only expenses
would be realized. He was also in
structed to report unlicensed stores
there to the Treasurer.
On recommendation of Superintend-
ent McCandless the district between
Beretania, Nuuanu, Kukui and River
streets was condemned and no build
ing will be allowed for the present. The
bounds given take in the very low
muddy tract below Kaumakapili
church 1t is said that this place was
formerly a taro farm and the houses
were built over it without any hlling
In plague times it was one of the worst
| pest holes in the city. The Superin-
| tendent wishes to have all of it filled tC
| the street level before there is any
! building done. The Bishop Estate ma!
already started to fill it's land. Appli
cations for permits to build caused the
action.
The Board still not having a presi
I dent it was decided that until one
should be appointed the agent act anC
be authorized to call meetings.
A notice will be sent to physicians
informing them that the law in REGARD
to reporting births will be strictly en-
forced.