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trv and his own. He has been accu ed
of treachery TO the Tartar dynasty, which
has ruled China for so long. but he has
won victory after victory. His policy.
both domestic and foreign, has been -har
. of opportunfsn. and it has kept him in
mower. There have been periods Of dis
sr4ca-tn 1870. after the Tien Tsiu massacre.
nearly five years ago, after the t-st
crushing defeat by the J3panese-hut his
titles, his honors. and his powers were
both times restored To him Increased and
expanded
He is considered TO be the most prosres-
sive Chinama1 of to-day. some one has
called him '1In-ds-siecle MoagoL he
has favored the adoption and Introduction
into China OF western methods The
establishment OF colleges with faculties
of foreign professors cor the teaching u
European languages ana modern sciences:
Of schools for military. naval and medical
education with European instructors. Jhe
introduction OF the telegraph. the railroad
and all the improvements of modern dis
covery have been urged and fostered by
him His enemies declare that IN these
liberal views he IS guided by selfish prin-
cfnles-the good of his country-aad that
ne uses foreign things as he does for
eiGners-as means to an end. His
motto is declared to be China Tor the
Chinese.
An American gentleman thiS describes
MIN: lie Is a man OF sevsnty-seven.
of fair health. of vigorous physique. over
six feet in height. sJoutIy built. erect IN
carriage, commanding in presence His
fac, is strongly moulded with the lines
that phystogromists declare indicate
strength of character. Ills lips are thin.
His skin IS deep yellow, very much wriT-
kIed His eyes are dark ana piercing
Tney are atvays on thS alert. and seem
to penetrate the very marrow Of per-
sons thoughts y heavy white mus
tache-crescenc-sha a pointed i'm
DerssI give him a semi-mIiitgry look
His voice is harsh. He IS rettcant by
habit. but when interested is extremely
vivacious. He is a man of typhoon pas
sions. and when carried away by his tenn
perm his younger days was wont 70
swear the oaths of contueius with all the:
fueucy Of the proyerbiaI trooper
The austertry of his life has given him
the endurance he has shown in his public
service. To il is due his rapid recovery
from the effects of the mrrderous bullet
OF japanese fanatic five years ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
INTERESTED LADIES'.
Working i'll II Good Cause.

!
| In the Institution where I am en-
, ployed as nurse (The Home for Aged
| W o1nen) We find many ladies suffering
! from gastric trouble caused by coffee.
My own personal experience is that
| since a child l have been a moderate
| drnker Of coffee, but most Of the latter
| years have suffered from acidity OF the
| stomach, sluggish liver and nervousness.
Il finally gave up coffee entirely, about
| three years ago, using hot water in its
place. OF course, after removing the
| cause. the symptoms disappeared, but I
seemed 10 need a beverage more strength
ening than hot water, as my occupation
| of nurse required considerable exertion.
| began to look about for a suitable break
| fast beverage, and undertook the prepara-
F! ton OF one by browning some wheat ber-
ries and using that as coffee, but the re-
| suit was far from satisfactory. Finally
came across Postum Food Coffee, on a
visit at my home in foselle, n. j., and
| found it exactly fitted the case
81 have been using it regularly and in
| troduced it to our institution. When II
was first served. it was not satisfactory,
| but I looked into the matter and insisted
| upon having il boiled fully fifteen minutes
after the actual boiling l-ad started, not
counting the time .aatit was on the
| stove before boiling began. The next
| tipe it appeared YOU would not think
| it was the same article. it was so much
| improved. Several of the patients de-
cided to use it to the exclusion Of cof-
| fee and ] found that its use reduced the
number OF cases of indigestion. The re-
suit has been very gratifying, and for
two years now. Postum Food coffee has
been in daily use at the Home.
Mrs Matilda Seaver and Miss Anna
Merrill are DESTROYS that their names be
used to help forward tht good cause, My
nlGther has hesn gFss'iy hsirsd by TIE
| eiisco-s:ru,-ra NJ coffee She was tor-
r.-'v subject to cramps but they have
entirely disappeared since she has aban-
| dored coffee and taken ND Postum Food
coffee. Respectfully, Miss E. Stryksr,
| EEzabath. NJ L
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BOWEL CATARRH OF SUMMER.
pain in the bowels and stomach and quiet

pain in the bowels and stomach and quiet
sleep. thank you for your kind advice III
my case might add that Peruua cured ME
SO that stayed cured. That is an important
thing
In later letter he says: aPeruna Is a
household necessity and hope that every
woman will come to realize the fact. As to
my health, it is as near perfect, believe. rs
any one'S health can be al my age am we'll
and feel the vigor and vitality of a man of
thirty or forty years, though have Just
passed my 18th birthday.
Il use no glasses for reading or writing,
and as am 4 fruit grower labor regularly
and never feel tatlgued- owe this state of
being, | sincerely believe, 10 the good effects.
the Alternative and restorative properties of
Peruna and Nanailn--Peruna Chiefly. of
course. Twas IN deporabIe conditions,
truly. when . began to take this area, re-
s.orer. and | won. er aud woader at the
change it wrought in my PHI steal and
mental condition. Perunl is A heavenly
gift TO the race Dr. Hartman is one of the
chosen helpers and bsne!actorS OF the age
and OF suffering men and women.
Il let no opportunity pass where Psruna
can be used, to recommend II to aaighbors
and friends. / perform this service as
duty
Peruna cures all phases OF summer catarrh.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co. Colum-
bus. O., for A free copy OF Summer ca
tarrh.' a book which treats in an instructive
manner the diseases peculiar 10 the summer
months.
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T. r. \. FailLcctureS.

Preparations are being made by Post
E Of the IT. p A for the fall lectures
Those who will appear here this year
are as follows:
Ex-Governor Bob TAYLOR, of Tennessee;
Hon. George r. Vending, Hon. All lay
lor, Of Tennessee: DIR. Homer T. Wilson
of Texas. and Hon. Luther Manship
The following General Committee has
been appointed by Post a TO outline plans
for the convention next year: Messrs.
Joseph Wauerstein chairman, julien
Binford. r. w. Spilman. r. S. Christian
Thomas PoindeNter. ], ii. Warden anc
II. Lee Lorraine
Plans are alreauy on foot looking to
the charging OF the membership in Viz
sinia. Colonel j. Y. Bidgood, secretary
of Virginia Division. has issued circular
setting forth the advantages of the or
sanization. and these are now being
mailed throughout the State.
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DAM TO FLOAT CRUISER.
Employees at the shipyards Had Holt
day 1csterday-R ENJOYING Sand.

Employees at the Shipyartis Had Holt
day notwithstanding Sand.
"A large number OF workmen are employed
in building large dam across James
river just above where the cruiser Cal
weston is to be launched
This water will be turned loose when the
cruiser is gotten ready to float down the
river
A large amount of sand and stone Is
being taken from the river by the tug
City of Richmond.
The William r. Trigg ship-building
Yards. when the work OF enarging them
is completed. will extend almost to the
Manchester side of the river.
The employees had holiday Yesterday, and
many OF them went to the seashore.
Naval Constructor Grosbeck. who is the
representative OF the Navy Department at
thu I'rigg Shipyards during the construc-
ton OF tho boats now being built for the
government, is spending the Fourth out
Of ;lla city. He Will return to the city to-
do
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VIRGINIA CROPS.
Section Director Evans Makes His
Report.

Section Director Evans Makes His
Report.
The following report OF the crop condi-
tons in Virginia is made by Section-Di-
rector Evans:
The work of the past week has been
mainly in the line OF harvesting and Secur-
ing the winter wheat and oats crops,
threshing wheat and cultivatinS corn ana
tobacco. This has been successfully car
ried on over most OF the State east OF the
Blue Ridge under very favorable weather
conditions. but in the Valley division.
especially the central and southwestern
portions, it was much interrupted by wet
weather. Generally speaking. crop pro
gress during the week has been highly
sa satisfactory. Garden vegetables are com
ing in abundantly; pastures ana meado"
lands have improved, and all minor crops
are promising The securing OF the wheat
and oats crops has prevented fed work,
and corn and gardens are getting somewhat
grassy.
winter wheat says the Director, SIS
now nearly completed except in the
southwest Valley, where it has been de-
layed by rain Tnreshing Is in progress.
and the yield and quality thus far nave
been good. Where rains have been too
frequent some damage has been done from
rust and sproutng.
Tidewater section are sufficiently matufed
to be ready for harvesting within i @eek
Winter oats harvest has been finished,
and while few fields, favorably situated
have made a good crop. as a rule mlcn Ct
it is not worth cutting.
Corn continues advancing rapidly. Many
fields are uneven in appearance, due TO re-
peated replanting. but during the past two
weeks grow III has been very good Cut
tivation has progressed over the central
and eastern counties. In the Valley the
fields are getting grassy and needing work
Tobacco is a good stand and in excel
lent condition Plants are vigorous and
growing fast, Horn worms are reported
by one correspondent. Topping has begun
in buckingham county.
Fruit of all kinds. except apples. ap-
pears plentiful. In regard to the apple
crop, there is no change from the pre-
viously expressed opinion of correspon-
dents, that it will be short Dropping con-
tinueS -
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Ii HUNG CHANG.
He Had Expected TO Spend His La
DayS in Peace and Solitude.

Ii Hung Chang is in the foreground
again since his sensational trip here IN
August 1885. little has been heard OF him.
From time to time came rumorS that ne
was either in or OUT of power. the changes
taking place with a rapidity that must
have tried the constitution of the aged
diplomat right TO his very nerve centres.
Four wears ago his yellow jacket and
his thrce-cyed peacock feather were taken
away from him: then came rumor that
even his two-eyed head was in danger.
But the Empress, VINO had always loved
Lii, executed a coup which restored MN,
while il placed herself on the throne.
During the last two years Ii hung
Chang, though apparently qutescent. was
understood TO exercise decided rule over
the Celestial Kingdom, rising gradually
in mower and in rank. The favor OF the
Empress was bestowed upon him In a
great degree. and the opinion OF the press
and tho people. once hostile, became more
friendly. Yes. in his old age, Ii Hung
Chang was rising again.
The very latest news is that the aged
statesman is again the ruler of China,
occupying the same place which he for
n,erly occupied long before the young
Emperor came into reign. He strs at the
right hand Of the Empress, eats az her
table, talks with her, advises her, ana
is the aIl-in-an which every ruler is sup
posed to possess
CHlNA'S TROUBLES.
The trouble in China with the Boxers
Is only one of the many differences from
which the Celestial Kingdom is suffering.
There is the Difficulty with foreign resi-
dents which is very threatening, and IN
which the Boxers are taking a hand.
There is the trouble with England, winch
is oiitt. outsp0ken. there is the diplomatic
disturbance with the United States, and,
more than all. comes the fierce struggle
with Russia; ana it is this last which
NAV disrupt China. If she IS not cautious,
and caution has never been one Of her
attributes.
III Hung Chang is at the head Of China's
deferses, and will be the man upon whom
the war will fall heaviest; its issues VIII
make or mar him. if a man of seventy
seven can be made or marred!
When Ii Hung Chang was in this coun-
,rv he distinguished himself by the oddly
Of his actions rather than by the brilliancy
of his observations Yet mis- logic was
sound and his reasoning good. The
trouble was that he had stepped into d
country which was d thousand years
ahead of China, and dazed by the new
ness Of all he saw, this Celestial Rip Van
U-inllle looked around, aske, questions,
and was student instead of t-acher.
Sack in the life of Ii Hung Chang there
once upon time occurred romance.
a gentleman visited China from another
country. and, taking Lii Hung Chang by
tha hand. told him through an interpreter
that he was glad TO see him. He asked
him about himself. and, when the old
C,hinaman had answered. the visitor told
him about his own country.
He described cars that run by steam;
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
NEW SITE FOR CHURCH
Epworth Congregation Will Move.
Religious Notes

In order to reach the people better the
congregation of Epworth Methodist
Church, corner of Washington and Wintler
Streets. has decided 10 remove its present
building 10 better location, and has de-
cided on the lot at the corner of JacQuelin
and Randolph Streets.
Fully one hundred persons have sisniled
their intention OF joining Epworth Church
when The new building is completed
DR.. W. +. Hatcher reached Richmond
on the early train yesterday from Salem,
where the Executive Committee OF the
Laptist Orphanage was In session Tues
day Most of the day vas spent in dis
GUESSING the details of the new building
in connection with the architects. Great
improvements have been made in the
plans, adding largely TO the exterior
beauty of the building. as well as TO its
capacity and conven!ences. The Building
Committee. or which Or. Hatcher is
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Mr.. Charles Belts, Burr Oak. Mich, writes;
~ had been troubled for a long time with
chronic diarrhcea, which produced great de
spondencv. sickness at the stomach. pain be-
tween the hips and IN the back, and increaS-
ing weakness of the whole system. COM
mencsd taking Peruna for these troubles and
felt relieved in week OF the distressing pains
and dependency. | can now do work that
could not do at all before taking Peruna.
| began to improve at once, felt more
cheerful and animated. stronger and
buovant. f,rmer nerves, freedom from
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chairman. and Mr.. T. II. Elicit. of this
city, a member has been clothed with full
power TO make contracts 10 push the
work with the understanding, however.
that no debt is to be incurred on tae
building.
Rev 5. a. Maxwell, pastor of the Third
Christian Church. Of this city, is conduct
ing a revival service at Park-View Chris
tan Church, Petersburg. The congrega-
ton OF this church is greatly pleased with
the work of Mr.. Maxwell, who is cor
respondinsly missed here He Will preac
in the West-End Park Church Sunday
afternoon at o'clock on "Christs' Conflict
with Christianity. and every night this
week at Park-View Church, on special sub
jects.
Rev. w w. Moore, D. D.. has return
ed from visit to North Carolina greatly
invigorated by his brief respite from
work. He is greatly encouraged SO far in
his work of raising money to enlarge &C
Communications for students and TO in
crease the endowment of Union Theologi-
cal Seminary.
Rev Hurry Minn!ck VIII preach a, s:15
o'clock tonight at West-End Christian
Church.
DR.. j. B. Hawthorne, pastor of Grove
Avenue Baptist Church. left yesterday
morning for Caroline, where ne will deliver
Fourth of July Grafton.
Miss Carrie Lee Campbell. the newly
elected principal Of Westminster school
for girls. is meeting with great encourage
ment IN her preparations for next ses-
sion. This school will open in September
at the old place. No. SIG Pnrk Avenue
Dr.. Donald Guthrie, formerly the be-
loved pastor of Second Presbyterian
Church. of this city, but now of Balti-
more, was called to Canada. recently by
the extreme Illness of his mother, who is
the wife of Mr.. Donald Guthrie, l.. c.,
very distinguished lawyer of Canada
Services were conducted last night at
Centenary Methodist Church by the Ep-
worth League-s. Rev. S. a. Steel, D d,
the pastor, who is now on his vacation,
has left the Notwithstanding services
in charge of the Leaguers.
Rev. r. NJ. Naxey, pastor of Asbury
Methodist Church, has been granted a
vacation by the official body of his
church. and he will spend the time in
evangelistic services. The places he will
hold services are Mathews, Powha tan and
Lunenburg counties.
Mr.. Maxey is recognized as a preacher
of ability. and he will. no doubt, charm
the people whom he will preach to.
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Hotel Arrivals.

Murphy's-Arthur E. Lewis. Norfolk;
Ana NeiI Charles w. Carson AleXan-
strauss. Baltimore: e. 5. Gregory. Vir-
gin:n; DR.. S. J. Johnson and wife, Viz
ginia; c. w. Price, Jesse I. Browne. J. }.
Gonzales, e; W. Overbaugh. New York;
James D. McBroom, George McBrooni.
Abingdon; r. NJ Griffin, Foinoexter. Va;
s. NJ Shepherd. Chesapeake and ONO
Railway; D. P. Fitzgerald, Newark, n J.
I. w. Clark. Fayetteville y. G.; w. 4.
lynn. Philadelphia E. NJ RAstt, Nsss
Paint, *. Z,
Lex.ngtoa-R. A Fancey, faneeH Mis-
Mrs E.,tenv. Mr.. Garter, FTgin.n: J. l.
Anderson. Virginia; W. G. Overflow Lou
;sa. T. P. Robertson. baltimore: j. P.
Taylor, Clarksvil,e; J. W. Gee, Virginia.
H. G. Carter, J. S. Rordner, Virginia; S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
Money for Sufferers.

At meeting of the ladies of the City
Mission they were greeted with the report
of a depleted treasury and a long list of
sick and suffering people. The funds in
hand being entirely inadequate to relieve
the necessities of the poor. the ladies
know it is only necessary to present these
facts to the citizens of Richmond to en-
sure prompt response to their appeal, as
this for years has been their experience.
Donations, however small. can be sent
to Mrs A. Y. Stokes, 10 East Franklin:
Mrs r. D. Harlow, 413 East Marshall;
Miss Virginia Jones. II South Foushee;
Mrs Raleigh Colston, 800 East Grace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
DAUGHTERS OF LihertY.

The following officers We're elected at
the meeting of Lily Council, No. 3, DaUsh-
ters of Liberty, at Anderson's Hail. Tues
day night:
Deputy State Councillor. Miss Alice Nor
ris: Councillor, Willie Saunderson: Asso-
ciate Councillor. Mrs. Josephine Eubanll:
Councillor, ]. a. Vernon; Associate
Councillor. Miss Nettie Duke; Recording
Secretary, Mrs. G.. A Morrsette; Asso-
ciate Secretary, Miss Willie Taylor: F'inan-
cial Secretary. Miss Julia Robins: Treas
urer. Mrs. Ann Relcher; Guide, Miss Hat
tie Browder: Inside Sentinel, S. II. An
drews; Outside Sentinel, Mrs. Mary
Tatum.
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TO MEET TO-DAY
Childrcn's Help Society 10 Organize
This Afternoon

The friends Of the movement to organize
a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Children" are greatly encouraged.
Superintendent G. 3. Davis is constantly
being encourag ed in his efforts. both in
person and by letter Yesterday morning
he received letters from DR. Lewis Wheat
and Mr. Roy Lewis, offering their services
and volunteering TO do what they can in
the premises
c. n. Phillips. the originators and prime
movers, are exerting themselves in tAe
movement, and they request large at
tendance at the meeting this afternoon.
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County Notes,

Fourth of July at Henrico Courthouse
looked like Sunday. All the Offices were
closed and the authorities betook them
selves TO the beach, or at least, some
suburban park for few hours pleasure.
a flsh-fry was held yesterday at Chick
ahomny swamp. under the direction Of
Messrs. ]. E. DIETRICH and B. Frischkorn,
the party consisting Of gentlemen from
Fairfield District.
Constable Myer Angle watched
Rlandon Park, while Constable Cyclone"
Samuel prevented any disturbance at
Seven Pines. Both reported many picnics,
but no fights.
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Mr.. GANNAWAY WAS HERE
He Said That Nelson's Old Gray
Earle" Was Well and Happy.

MIR. John T. Gannaway. of Nelson, Who
owns and operates a large whisky dis
tillery on South Rockfish in that county,
was in the city yesterday, looking after
some business.
Mr.. Gannaway's home Is near that of
Hon. Il B. Fitzpatrick. and the two are
very warm friends He said
when seen al the Lexington Hotel
that the old Gray Eagle" was well and
in fine spirits over the prospect Of meet
ing his old colleagues in the Legislature
this fall.
Mr.. Gannaway. like Captain Cab Mad
dox. is a fine story-teller and never fails
to attract crowds about him in the hotel
lobbes when he comes to the city.
He left last night for his home in Nell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON
Miss Mary Z. Wassmcr and Mr.. D. a.
Mcmahon Go There to Wed.

Miss Mary E. Wassmer and Mr.. Dan
lei a. Mahon, both of Richmond, were
married Tuesday at st. Peters Cath
olic church. in Washington, d. c., by the
Rev. Father Sullivan.
Tha bride is tho attractive daughter Of
NJ. and Mrs. r. 8. Wassmcr, OF No. 1215
Yves. Cary Street.
MI. Mcmahon Is well known stone
cutter OF this city. and is employed at
tn. establishment OF Mr.. Alonzo j. Brown.
Tho young couple will reside on Ran
dolph Street after their return to the city.
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RYE.
POLITICS QUIET
Leaders Go Out of the City to Spend
tho Fourth.

Leaders Go Out of the City to Spend
the Fourth.
There was absolutely nothing going on
in political circles yesterday.
The politicians. like otner people, were
seeking the cool breczes of the seaside, or
spending The Fourth of July with friends
in the country.
Now and then an old line Democrat was
heard 10 say I'll not support Towne II
he is nominated for Nice-President by the
Kansas City Convention but thsre were
few of them LEFT in the city TO say il.
City Chairman Jefferson Wallace went
up to Goochland to deliver a Fourth Of
July grafton, and many Of the other local
leaders were away.
Some activity VIII likely follow the lull
in few days
The City Committee viii be called as
soon as Mr. Wallace returns and Will ar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-05
Society Event.

Miss Alice Kerr Connaily. OF Ashevlle,
n c., and DIR. Thomas p. cheeseooroush,
OF the same place. Will be married early
in September. Miss Connalv is the daush-
:e, Of M. and Mrs. J. K. connailS, OF
Ashevi.!s, hu. formerly Of E!chmonat and
q n.ecs Q: Dr.. zsd Mrs, J. l. NJ CrfrE.
Sae MAIDS 5.- debut some three years ago.
and enjoyed vide popularity In Washing
ton and the South. Miss Ccnnal!y is me
sister OF Miss Currie Connally, who made
her debut last winter In Washington.
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Did Not Contribute.

Tho school children of Richmond are
understood to have taken no part in rails
ing funds for the Lafayette monument
which was unveiled IN Paris yesterday
am. which was erected by the school chill
dren Of America. The board and trustees
Of this city do not approve of collections
of any kind being taken up from the
public school children