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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
MILES NOT GOING,
He Has Not Asked for Service in
China,

WASHINGTON. July H.-Lieutenant-
General Miles called at the Chinese Lega-
ton to-day and had talk with the Chinese
Minister. Mr.. WI. This naturally aroused
comment in connection with the vague
rumors that General Mics might so to
China.
Il was stated later, however, by those
in position to be thoroughly Informed of
General Miles plans, that the call on Min
lister WI entirely devoid OF political
significance, and that General Miles has
no present intention OF going to China.
Il is stated that General Miles has not
asked for service in China, and tina: such
q movement would not be considered for
a moment, under the present circum-
stances.
It is appreciated. however, that the sit
uaton may develop at any moment SO
that large army viii ba required. in
which case General Miles might demand
to take the field in person. For the pres
en-. ne IS taking care OF the preparations
for getting the American troops on the
ground. the detail OF supplies, transporta-
ton, etc.
The diplomatic instructions of General
Chaffec, who il in immediate command of
tho forces III China. are quite apart from
those OF q military nature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
THE "OLD FIRST"
Grand Reunion OF the Famous Old
Virginia Reg iment.

Forty years ago no celebration would
be complete unless the First Virginia
Regiment was & part thereof, with Pohle's
Drum Corps leading the column, followed
by that splendid band OF Jim Smiths,
came the companies, with full ranks
Company A {the Richmond Grays), Com
pany 5, Company c Ghe Montgomery
Guard, Company D Ghe Old Dominion
Guard. Company E (the r. L. l. Blues,
Company f, Company G, Company |,
Company II Second Company Grays);
Company r (the Virginia Rifles brought
up the rear.
Then came the war, and as the COM
panieS We're ordered TO fall in hard!y
man was missing from the ranks: COM
pany A, the Grays, were sent to NorIolh'
Companies e and F to Fredericksburg.
This left seven companies, who were sent
to the Fair Grounds, from whence they
were ordered to Manassas on May %
1861. Here two companies from WASH
!ngton were added in place OF Companies
e and f,
On July 18th the regiment received IT'S
first experience in battle. sustaining the
principal loss-eleven killed and thirty
eight wounded out Of q total OF sixty
eight killed and wounded on that gay.
This was the battle Of Blackburn's Fora;
fought on the banks OF Bull Kun, anc
victory rested with thu southern arms.
Th1rt3ssshas years have pesssd anoe tnae
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

south. The two might present an almost
impossible barrier If, as Mr.. Goodnow's
dispatch indicates. they are disaffected and
undertake to oppose the northward march
of the armies of Ii Hung Chang and the
other great southern viceroys upon Pekiu.
The Consul Generals message was I'M
dated. and as this lack Of knowledge as to
the exact time of happenings recorded in
the cabesrams of the Naval and State De-
partment officials is embarrassing and even
serious in results. the government here to-
day cabled instructions to it's representa-
uves in China to include the date in the
body of every dispatch sent by them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
RUSSIA APP ROVES.
Has Never Opposed the Sending of
japanese Troops to China.

WASHINGTON, JU1y T4.-Tha FsHss-7n
government, through its officials and repre-
sentatives, within the last few days ex
pressed to the State Department its express
approval OF the sending of japanese troops
to China, there to cooperate with the al
lied forces in the interest OF humanity. At
the same time the Russian officials have
taken occasion to emplaticaily contradict
tina constantly reiterated report that Rus
sa. was standing in the way of Japan's
forwarding troops, and was in this way
rendering mora hazardous the conditions in
and about Pellin.
1t can be stated that recent representa-
tons of Russian cruelty toward Chinese
non-conbatants are emphaticaly repu-
dated by the Russian officials. and is
looked upon as another effort to prejudice
Russia in tho eyes OF America.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
HORRIBLE TORTURE.
The Russian Ambassador Boiled to
Death by Chinese

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE Herald to-
day prints the following under date Of
St Petersburg, July 1l-via Paris July
H.-The Car has received with great emo
ton the dreadful particulars OF the trag-
ic catastrophe at Peklu. Tears coursad
down His Majesty's cheeks as n read the
cablssram from Admiral Aiexieft at Port
Arthur, confirming the horrible details OF
the assassination Of NJ DeG.ers, which,
merely in form OF rumor, had already
reached Russia.
The Admiral declares that the Russian
envoy was dragged through the streets
by tha Boxers. insulted beaten and tor
tlIred and then thrown into q grsat ket-
tia and boiled to death Then tho remains
were thrown to the dogs. While VI De-
Gisrs was being disposed OF the frantic moi
danced around the ca,dron. Nine De-
Giers. says Admiral AIexIeft, suffered
fate worse than death was beaten and
tortured with sharp sticks until life was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
A THIRD TICKET.
Gold Democrats 10 Consider Putin g
One in the Field

NEW YORK, July IA committee of
Gold Democrats to-day issued a call for
a meeting in this city July 18th to devise
the best method of placing in nomination
third ticket for President and Vice
President upon a platform ''denouncing
and combating the fallacious and uncon-
stitutional creeds Of both the old parties
The call is signed by Gold Democrats of
New York, Massachusetts,, New Hampshire
and Colorado.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
SUFFOLK WINS WHIST GAME.
Twenty Boards Were Played at Nor
folk Last Night.

NORFOLK, VA, July H.-Special.-In
a match game of duplicate whist, played
here tonight, Suffolk won from Norfolk
by a total score OF y to IL.
The contest took place at the residence
of Judge Edward Spalding, and was OF
the most intense interest.
AT table No. l, Judge Spalding and Mr..
M. c. Ferrebee, OF Norfolk, gained nine
and Mr.. r. l.. Woodward and Mr.. VIM.
Gordon. OF Suffolk. ten.
AT table No. ,. Mr.. j. E. Burk and Mr..
VIM Weis gained seven for Norfolk, and
Mr. II. p. Brooks and Mr.. P. Il. Pr-lden,
of Suffolk. gained eleven. Twenty boards
urara nlaNeN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
FIENDIsH ToRrrRE

Tho legation officials are said to have
been tortured feHd!shly until death erdd
their suffsrings. NJ DeGiers ard his Iega-
ton officials resisted desperately. and his
bravo bodysuard killed many of the at
lacking mob In the midst OF his tortures,
tina Envoy is said heroicaLIy to have pro-
claimed MS faith III Christianity, encour.
aged by his wife, who so soon shared his
martyr doom.
The announcement OF this intelligence t.
the relatives of the Tussian martyrs /.
China was accompanied by heartrender.ns
scenes CouR: Lamsdorf received th1
friends OF Tho murdered ones at the for.
egn oftica and uafo,ded to them the trag
10 story.
The scenes Of freuzied terror and grie!
that followed were unspeakabIe. Tn,
building Of The foreign office was besfegst
by an excited Jhrouc and the whafe o
ST. Petersburg is fun Of lamentation.
Imme,areIy upon the receipt OF Admtra
AIexieff's report the Gar ordered the Cab.
met and Council of State 10 So into ses.
sion al once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
FOREIGNERS ANNIHILATED,
The Blame Is Laid Or General Tuns
t'uh Slang.

NEW YORK, July IA Shanghai dis
patch, published here to-day says:
Prince Shens, the director OF telegraphs.
has communicated a message to tina Con-
suls here announcing the murder of the
foreigners in PeNin, and laying the blame
on the anti-foreign General Tung Flu
Slang.
Tho message says ina: Tung enraged
by the defense made By. the British Lega-
ton, ordered tfe heavy guns to fire, de-
molishins the legations and setting the
ruins afiame. The result was the annihiIa
ton OF the foreigners
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
ANTI-IM ERIALISTS.
General Lew Wallace May Preside
Over That Meeting

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. July H.-sen
Lew Wallace is being urged to preside over
a meeting of the National Anti-Imperiaf-
istic League here August 18th TO 18th, and
it is believed he will accept.
If it is believed that the National Demo-
Gratis will have their way: the League
will adopt resolutions committing anti
Imper!aiists to the support OF the ticket
nominated on the Democratic nsttonaI
platform, which ernbodies the !dsas Tor
which the League IS coatend,ng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
INDIANS HOLD REUNION.
Eject onicers and Hear Lecture from
Their Chief

s CHARLES CITY COUNTY, VA. July
a2-Speciai.-The annual reunion of the
Council or C,iickahominy Indians WAS held
| to-day at ;he residence of Mr.. James C.
,Atsins IN this county. Chief ". F. Brady
delivered lecture. after which the follow
ing officers were elected: ". II. Atkins,
CHIEF; James E. Atisins, treasurer: w. F..
Brady. chairman, and John a. Brady.
secretary.
Tho Council wiI have fish fry on the
lnrst day OF September at WINS Landing.
IN tie Caicasahonir River.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
Ii Hum" Summoned

HONG KONG, July LII Hung Chang
yesterday received an urgent teIesraphfc
summons to Pekin- 1t is reported that
he will proceed north Tomorrow. Tht
Chinese agree that his absence is certain
to lead to trouble at Canton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

to the Division OF Pomology at Washing
Am where they we're considered SO excel
lent that some were carried to Secretary
Wilson. The Secretary.s admiration was
so great that he directed basket be sent
Mrs. Mckinley, at Canton, Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
little Doubt.

LONDON. July 1.-THE British Consul
General at Shanghai in transmitting to
the Foreign Office. messages from the Cow
ernor of Shans Tuns, already published
says he fears there can be little doubt Il,
regard 10 the fate OF foreigners at Pekin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
sGr. DENLY and Family safe

EVANSVILLE. IND, July 1i-E,x-afiu.
lister 10 China, Denny, to-day received
cable dispatch announcing that his sor
Charles DENLY Jr.. and family escaped
safely from Ten Tsin to Shanghai.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
Where They Play Monday.

Boston at Philadelphia
Brooklyn Mt New York.
St Louis at Cincinnati.
Pittsburg at Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
General Rain in India.

sptLA. July 14.-Gsneral rain has fallen
over nearly all OF India during the las,
few days. and the prospects for the croos
have improved immensely. The famine
areas have generally been benefited
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
LITTLE HOPE FOR
THE FOREIGNERS
Continued from First PageD

feet OF representations to him by the State
Department
I. is understood that nothing has yet
been done in that matter, however and 1t
is expected that the alleged interviews may
'be ignored, officially. as i. is the impress
Sion that the Chinese Minister is under
high nervous tension.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
No Report of VI. peGier., Murder

ST. PETERSBURG, July lit is Off
cialIy stated here that no report OF the
murder OF NJ. DeCiIers. the Russian Minis
ter a. Pekin. mas been received here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
WAsHINGTON, July 14.-The Rnssta

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE Russian
Embassy here has received no information
of the killing Of the Russian minister az
Pekin- The officials do not d.scredit II
but say that the Russians are under the
same Disadvantage as the other Powers
in getting Geographic information from
Pelln They think that If this proves true.
it will entirely and very seriously alter the
whole situation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
FORTIFYlNG TEN TSIN.
Allied Forces Confined to SeIf-?seser-
yatiOn

SaGiOli.
ST. PETERSBURG, July ia dispatch
from Khabaroaviska, dated Thursday, July
18th. says an International Council of War,
held at Tien Tsin, has decided for tho pres
ent TO confiue the operations OF the allied
forces to terrifying Tien Tsin and main
tanning communication with Taku and the
forts Tien Tstn is being rsarmed with
arms OF the highest power.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
Philadelphia. 1; Boston, o.


PHILADELPHIA, July H.-Philadelpha,
won to-day's game from Boston. Attend
ance 7.7si
score by innings: r. HE.
Boston, n ......ooooooooo-o / o
Philadelphia. 0000Oo10
Batteries-Dineen and Sullivan: Fraser
and Douglass. Umpire-Emslie. Time, 80.
Brooklyn, 1; New York, o.
BROOKLYN, July 1.-THE New Yorks
under the management Of Gorge Davis
PLAYED another fast game. supporting Mer-
GERS fine pitching fauitlessly. Attend
ance, las.
Score by innings: r. IL T.
New York. o000O0000-0 6 o
Brooklyn OOOO00O0l 10 2
Batteries-Mercer and Bowerman: Ken
nedy and Mcclure UmprA-Swartwood-
Time, LII
Chicago, 4; PittsburG, 6.
CHICAGO, July i4.-Pittsburg pushed
Chicago out of second place to-day by
hitting Callahan very freely. Attendance,
$500 Score: R. II. e.
Chicago 80. .....oOo10ooo %
Pittsburg -. ....1O021 Hoo IL 3
Batteries: Callahan and Chance;
Philippi and thinner. Umpire, Mr.. O'Day.
Time, 2:Oi.
ST. Louis, 4; Cincinnati, 4.
CINCINNATI, O., July 14.-Young was
in good form to-day and the locals had
narrow escape from IA shut-out. Attend
ance, $500. Score: r. H. L.
Cincinnati -. 30 000OO01-1 l
st Louis ......O1 0010a-4 10 o
Batteries: Scott. Newton and PETIT;
Young, Robinson and Criger. Umpire, Mr..
Terry Time, 2:1O
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
Standing of the Clubs.

Where They Play To-Day.
St. Louis at Cincinnati.
Pittsburg at Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
BASE BALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Scores Yesterday.
Brooklyn, /: New York, o.
Philadelphia, /; Boston, 0.
ST. Louis. 4: Cincinnati, l.
PIt:sburg, 6; Chicago, l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
Mrs. McIlwee.

WINCHESTER. VA. July 14-spec!al.-
Mrs. Isaac R. McIiwee. wife OF pront-
nent merchant and farmer OF The county.
died at Mount Williams this afternoon, al
ter long illness. She was dfty-two years
of age. Sha asaves q husband and -1our
children,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
OBITUARY..
Ezekiel Sutherland

FREEZING, DICKINSON CO., VA,
July 1S-Special.-Ezelliel Sutherland, a
prominent citizen of this county, died
yesterday after a short Illness He was
for many years Republican County Chair
man OF this county. End at one time the
nominee of his party for Legislature, but
was defeated by only six votes.
The Democrats met in mass-meetins at
Clintwood yesterday and eiected delegates
to the Convention, which meets at Pearls
burg on the 18th of this month. They
were unanimously instructed to cast the
vote of this county ii. the Convention for
Judge ENsa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

Mr.. T. B. Cersley. who has been in
the grocery business in Swansboro fot
many years, and has built UP a large
country trade hns decided TO retire from
business on account of ill-health. Ills en-
tire stock and business VIII be sold this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
LAST NIGHTS ARREST.

Emmett Blunt and Willie Shepardson,
of the First Ward, had a falling out yes
terday afternoon at Fourth and Hull
Streets. and fight followed. They were
arrested by officer Wright last night and
put in safe-keep.ng for sunday.
People's voice., 1900-10-25

Among the charitable works ia
which Coils P. Huntington was inter-
ested during his life was the Virginia
Manual Labor School Of tie Negro
RefOrmatOry association Of Virginia.
Unlike some Of the other schools for
cOlOred people, this, as its name indi-
Gates, is :Or delinquent minors Of both
sexes. The school is situated in fam
Gus Hanover, Va, on farm which c.
7. Huntington purchased and gave to
the school, which is named Hunting.
ton farm. Considerable disappOint-
ment is felt that no provision was
made for the school in Mr.. Hunting
toms will. A goud deal Of interest
is felt throughout the country in this
movement on account Of the man
who at the head OF it. John
II. Smyth, the president, was a few
wears ago United States minister to
Liberia, and in that capacity attract.
ed considerable attention. He is a
'ull bloOded negro and boasts that not
a drop OF white blood circulates in his
veins. He Is an educated man, a col
lege graduate and as such his opinion
on the subject OF the negro vote be.
comes interesting. With Booker
Washington he believes the negro
should be trained to usefulness in this
country. The Liberia question which
comes up now and then does not 10
the least appeal to him nor does dis
franchisement from the white mans
point OF view.
People's voice., 1900-10-25
The Creamery.

There has been much criticism in some
quarters Of the management of the
creamery at Wellington for making Of
it a skimming station tributary to Har-
per. We are informed by a gentleman
connected with it that the patrons were
paid ISo for their butter last month
which he also informs us is more than
other creameries paid and is certainly
a fair price.
The reason given for the change is the
fact that SOC per day pays the express on
all that goes TO Harper while the cost for
ice and other items not now needed be-
side help is several times that.
Others claim that the reason the cream
cry is not better patronized is because
the prices paid are not as high as they
should be and that promises made to
merchants and others who subscribed to
the capital stock as to price charged for
butter, ETC., have not been lived mp to.
Wherever the blame may rest if there is
any at all it is evident that the product
of not enough cows is taken to the
creamery to Justify keeping up a sepa-
rate plant. Pasture is too scarce. Wheat
is too profitable.
People's voice., 1900-10-25
Notice

Mr.. D. N. Kelley, corresponding Sec
retary of the League of Fusion Clubs in
Kansas, upon the request of Hon. VIM.
R. Hearst of New York, urges it upon
all the Gibbs Of the state, working in the
interest of Bryan and Breidenthal, the
importance Of holding a rousing rally son
October 27th.
This is Intended to be great lining
up Of the Fusion forces for the great
battle of November 9Th at which time ii
is confidently expected that the Fusion
people will accomplish brilliant victory
all along the line of the great fight for
Democratic principles, popular rights
and true Americanism.
Each club, whether in town or coun-
try, should arrange program suitable
tC the occasion to the end that the Fu.
sion forces may go into the battle filled
with that spirit Of enthusiasm that leads
on to victory.
Get your Clubs together, boys, and
have good time, for before the sun sets
on November 9th, the banners of Bryan
and Breidenthal will float triumphant
over the Sunhower state.
People's voice., 1900-10-25
POSTOFFICE ROBBERY.
The Office at South Haven Suffers q $500
Loss Early this Morning.

The pOstofice at South Haven was
broken into at l:30 O'Clock this morn
lug, and about $500 in money aud
stamps taken from the safe. The safe
was blown into smlthereens by the
robbers, who are thought To be anna
teus, because the explosion was so
loud that nearly everybody 10 the
town was awakened by the report.
2 No clue to the cracksmen have been
secured. A horse was heard gallopiup
outot town just after the explosion was
heard by the citIzens. The work is
thought to have been done by the
same palties vino made an unsuccess-
full attempt TO rob the poStcfflce at
Oxford Monday night. 1t is the
general opinion that the robbers es
capped into Oklahoma.
People's voice., 1900-10-25

Many inquiries have been made
recently at the pension Office in Wash
ingtOn as TO the status OF claims filed
for pensions by soldiers Of the Span
ish American war. Commissioner
Evans says that the bureau scarcely
had time to respond to all the iDquir-
les, but that the claims were being
adjudicated as rapidly as possible.
he adds that some OF the claims had
been delayed by the difficulty 10 ob-
tanning the necessary official records
at the War department. "There
have been filed $4,000 claims on ac-
count OF the Spanish-American war.
up to Monday morning, October Q, ="
said the commissioner. "Calls have
been made for evidence IL 33,424 Of
these claims. Medical examinations
have been ordered by this bureau in
2S,224 claims. The difference bet ween
the number OF claims filed and the
number OF the medical examinations
ordered practically represents .he
number OF widows and Dependents
claims, 4,237 OF these claims have
been adjudicated already.
People's voice., 1900-10-25
Notice.

Messrs Bower & McMahan, Of thai
Volcano Roofing Co Of Cleveland, O,
are in Wellington. Their business is
repairing and painting old ieaky roofs
-shingle and tin. They come well
recommended from all places where
they have done work. They make a
specially of repairing all kinds OF old
leaky roofs They guarantee to stop
all leakage and guarantee their Vol
cano Roofing Paint for six years
against the inclemency of the wealth
er. All persons desiring roof or wa
ter tanks painted or repaired
will do well to see Mr.. Bower or
Mr.. McMahan and get prices. They
have just competed about $500 worth of
work at Pratt, Kansas, the same at
Dodge City, Garden City, Kingman and
Lakin, Kansas, the state normal at En-
poria, Soldiers home at Dodge City, etc.
Leave your orders this week, as we will
leave town in short time. Mr.. Bower
is the patentee o! all Volcano Roofing
goods. Rubber cement stops all leaks
without the use Of solder. We are also
agents for the Pure Creosote Oil for dip
ping shingles and fence posts. Price
$40 per barrel OF so gallons. See US at
tie Davis hotel.
A. c. BOWER & McMAHAN.
People's voice., 1900-10-25

A. N. Randall Of Saline county
Illinois, and son Frank, who has re-
Gently returned from Alaska, where
be has extensive mining Interests were
10 Wellington Tuesday. They are
reformer residents OF this place. The
eder Mr.. Randall came TO Wellington
in 1871, aud was. member Of The
original Wellington Lownsite COM
pAny. He proved up the claim which
is now known as the Judge WOODS
place just east Of the city. Mr.. Ran
dali and his son both left hire 10
1881, the former going to New Mexica
aud the latter going to California.
They met each other lUr The nrst
time since then, recently in Kansas
City, aud decided to run down to Wei
ilngtOn to see The changes That have
occurred within the past ninet-en
years. They will be here several
days.
Mrs. A. N. Colsou Of Caldwell, aud
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. aud
Mrs ]. H. Schaffhausen of Washing
ton, DC, came up from Caldwell Mon.
day to visit the family OF S. P.
Kramer. Mr.. SchaffnauSen is an old
Wellington boy, aud uSed to work ia
the printing offices here he is nov
an emplOye of the government prInt-
lug office in Washington. He is Ou
his annual vacation.
Dutch Henry reports the death Sun
day Of his colt Henry says it Was
only 35 years and 3 days old. and with
the kind treatmen: he h"sto we'd upon
" animal, II should have lived sew
eral years longer.