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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
NORFOLK HARBOR.
Report on improvements Received BY
War department..

Special Dispatch to The Times.)
WASHINGTON, July 1.-The War De-
partment has received the reports Of Major
James B. Quinn. of the Engineer Corps,
o. S. A, in regard TO the Improvement Of
Norfolk Harbor, Va, and its approaches.
Practically no work in the way of i'm
provement was carried on during the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1900. The expenditures
during the year were for Office expenses
in posting maps of the improvements to
date, and for the examination of channels
al Intervals 20 determine their condition.
Revenue to the amount of S25. 1882 was col
lected at Norfolk during the fiscal year
ending June So 1900. The commercial
statistics show that 62G1.2S4 tons of mer-
chandise, valued at $3.50, ,19S. was handled
in the harbor during the year. No accu-
rate statement can be compiled as to the
number. draught and tonnage of vessels
navigating the harbor. but lit may be said
that they We're from very small ship to
ships Of about nine thousand tons.
No operations were carried on for the
Improvement of the West Branch of the
Elizabeth River, W., during the fiscal
year ending June 50. 1860, except that
making an examination Of the channel
dredged in 1897, for which the amount of
S207.5o was expended. It is reported that
o76.S9S tons Of freight was transported
on the river during the calendar year of
1899. Any further details could not be
obtained. The terminus of the Atlantic
and Danville Railroad was removed from
this river during the fiscal year, and bust
ness done by that company is now car
ried on at Primers Point. Norfolk, Va.
No Improvement was made on the NanSe-
mond River during the fiscal yenr 1t is
impossible to get commercial \statistics
because no replies were received in an
the commerce of this river during the
calendar year of 1899.
In regard to the improvement of the APP
pomattox River, Virginia. the report shows
that dredging in progress at the close OF
the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1899, was
continued on the river until October, 5oth.
1888, when operations ceased The amount
Gredged during the fiscal year ending June
S1th. 1870. was g 9G1 cubic yards. Inc eX-
penditures were s7.20S.73, made from the ap-
propriations Of Congress made IN the acts
of June Sd, 1896. and March Sd, 1879 FOR
the latter q project was submitted unotf
date of August Goth. 1899. Which was APP
proved on August S1st, 1899, providing Tor
the expenditure of the funds appropriated
therein in dredging at Sunken Island, Mills
Bar and Magazine Bend. Owing TO the
funds being exhausted In doing the dredg-
ing required at other points no work could
be done at the place last mentioned The
commerce for the year on this river is
valued at S710. 237. The total appropria-
tons We're SteS.S:H, out of which the amount
Of g 70 &c was expended. leaving a balance
of $i31, 62l.27.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
The President Gratffied.
(By Associated Press.)

10y ASSOCIATED ffeSS)
CANTON, O., July 20.-The President re-
turned from Washington at 10 o'clock this
morning.
The Presidents first news of Minister
Conger's dispatch was handed him as he
left the train Scanning the bulletin he
gave evidences of pleasure at the news.
Later when the State Departments state
ment reached him, adding strength tC the
genuireness Of the news, he was more
yisibly gratified.
Those near the President have known
for days past that he mas never given up
hope that Minister Conger was alive. The
President lost no time in "esuming the
quiet and Re ;tful habits he was enjoying
here when the affairs of State called him
back to the Capital { few days ago.
Much business, forwarded from Washing
ton, came in the mails and by wire to oc-
cuppy his time, but after il was disposed
of there was ample time to rest in
fashion impossible in the White House.
During the afternoon the President and
Mrs. Mckinley took a long drive in the
country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
IN THE STATE
POLITICAL ARENA
Many Prominent Democrats in the
CITY.
FEW DEMOCRATIC FIGHTS
Republicans in The Fourth DISTRICT
Looking for n Candidate fas Com
sress-contrss in tho
Third.
Many Prominent Democrats in the
FEW DEMOCRATIC FIGHTS.

A great many prominent Democrats have
stopped over in Richmond IN the las; C2y
or TWO. on the.r way home from the meet
.ng OF the Bar Association Al I'd Point
Among those registered al Murphy LAST
night were Hon. Fulton kcSiey. If Bland;
Judge S. Houston Letcher. OF Lexington.
and Judge George j. HIndisy. OF Amelia
Congressman Claude a Swanson has been
in the city for several days. he seems
fully satisfied that he vii be returned 10
Congress from the Fifth District, where
he was reren;nated Wednesday by &C
oiamatioa
MANY FIGHTS SETTLED
Al the Democratic nominations for Con-
sress n the State except four, have been
made, and il is a rather remarkable TACT
that they were all made by acclafnaton.
But, what is more, three of the eana4dates
yet TO be named will, from present inoiea-
tons, receive the honors in the same man
per, so that there viii be but one "sefapPS
convention his year.
The Democrats e? the Second District are
the only ones that have not settled upon
their candidate for Congress- and IL IS
thought il VIII require many ballois In the
Newport News CONVENTION 10 dEteEmhe
the vexed question
The Republicans of the Tenth District
are docking for a man to oppose Congress
man I.assiter. Hon. S. Y. Gillian, Treas
urcr of Dinwiddie, was il. the city yes
yesterday.
Nhe,s asked e he would be a candidate
for the Republican nomination for Con-
gress from the Fourth Distrist he most
emphaiica1ly replied that he would not.
Mr.. Gillian said that he supposed his par
fy would make a nomination. though
nothing had been done in the line up to
this time. and that he was not only not
an asptsant. but would OF accept the hon
Or should ii be rendered him.
Nothing has yet been done looking TO
the nomination of 2 candidate for Con-
eress by the Republicans of the Third
District.
The names of Messrs- Henry S. Hutzler
and GustavaS Millhiser are among those
mentioned. but the convention will prob
ably not be called before sometime IN
September to nominate candidate, and
those who are in authority say that ne
will BE the choice Of the entire party, and
not picked out and named beforehand
by a few men.
WANTS LATE CONVENTION
Chairman Gru5bs wants a late con-
re,.tion, and he no doubt voices the SEN
tiraents of most of the leaders in this
matter.
He said last night that two months
was long enough for a congressional can
Tass. and unless urged by the members
OF the committee, he would not call them
together before the first of September.
Meanwhile Captain Lamb and his friends
are confident that he will be returned 10
Congress by a good majority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
NATIVE CITY IN FLAMES.
The Allies Casualties at Tien Tsin Eek
coed II Thousand.
(By Associated Press.)



LONDON, July 2D--The Daily Express
has received the following from Tien Tsin,
dated July 18th:
'tThe casualties of the allies in the three
days fighting before the native city Of
Tien Tsin exceeded 1880. 1t is now certain
that there We're several Russians and
Frenchmen fighting on the Chinese side.
The Chinese killed their own women whole
sale TO prevent them falling into the hands
OF the Russiars.
Yesterday the whole native city was
in flames, and the stencil of the burning
thousands Of corpses was unspeakably nor
Iibe.
Among the incidents of the fighting on
July 18th was the preciptate flight Of 800
French troops from AMMAN. They were
ordered to hold an important 'front.' but,
on being charged by the Chinese with
Ibayonets, the entire detachment boted
panic-stricken.
1.-The Russians killed all the Chinese
wounded, in revenge for the Pelin mas
sacre"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
STRENGTH OF ALLIES.
There Are $4,000 Foreign Troops on
Chinese Soil.
nv Associated Press.)

RrRJ.N. July 0--The German Gov
eminent feels confident that the ptesenl
o,+amnts of Chinese officials to deny the
pa,,fn massacre are insincere ana d!c-
tatad solely by a desire to hamper ana
des,rov the power of the joint acton Oh
the Powers.
The news received here is very meagre.
but it all points TO treachery ana Gun
ming policy of representation py the VICE,
rows until the moment shall nave arrived
when they can afford to discard disslnu-
lntions. Yuan Shi ka!, Governor OF Shali
Tuug, Is regarded here as worse than IN
reliable.
The Foreign Office feels glad that al
these Chinese ruses have not succeeded
in binding the Powers or IN retardsng 1heir
serious military preparations.
1.-THE suggestion to make Lord Wolseiey.
or some other English COMMANDER, the
chief in command, does not meet with
favor here.
The sem-offi cial N1ilitair Worcheso.att
asserts from alleged authentic fguces that
the number of allied troops now IN C.i!h'
is 43.0n1 OF these. however, 2o,VV1 russians
are located in Lao Tuns peninsula ana
Kwan Tung province, and l,bo' 1sit''',is:
with 16 field guns y heavy guns anu y
machine guns. at -KIao Chou. Now on the
way from Germany, France ard England
there are about 5000 men. and the first
part of japanese division is also en-
route.
Arrangements have been nade for the de-
parture of $500 men with l4t guns, arc
aitorether. there vii be, from present ar
engagements. in China by September, l'.t"'
Germans. 1900 English 5000 french o.
OGo Russians, 210p0 Japanese. 1900 Amer
cans. 2,00o Italians, and 1.6N Austrians' 70
gether with 81 guns and Sc machine guns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21

In these days when the Board of Health
passes upon the suitability OF many
other food products. all for the purpose
of protecting the public from microbic in
vasiou, it seems only a part of the logical
train that BARRIERS should also pass under
the control Of the same authorities. y
former President OF the United States
carries upon his countenance a series or
burrows and scars and pits to remind him
every time he looks In the glass that ne
was once a sufferer from the IhaladT
known by the inelegant but graphic title,
the BARRIERS itch. Il is no uncommon 0c-
curcence TO meet man with an laaarled
scalp. which has bcer brought TO is o!s-
eased condition by contact with bar
ber's finger nails. under which the germs
OF eczema picked up from some other
head have lain waiting for a new head
to corrupt-Leander Richardson. in New
York Telegraph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Methodist Hosts.
CAV ANoc:ated press.l

JOHNSToWN. Pa, July 20.-A great
Methodist rentecostal camp-meeting opened
to-day at Ridgewey Park. near this city
The Metho6.sts OF tkis section have en-
deavored TO make this the greatest re,isiars
gathering ever held in Pennsylvania Soine
of The most brilliant pulpit orators in
the country are present. The camp meeting
is a result Of decree issued by the bish-
ops of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
urring PRAYERS Of its members as a pc
t!tion for the return of its diminishing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Safe on the 18th.
IL. AcSnn;atad Press

GBy Associated PressO
WASHINGTON. July 20-The State
Department has just issued the following
bulletin: -.
."rhe Secretary of State received this
morning dispatch from Consul Fowler
at Che Foo. dated midnight 18th, saving
a Shanghai paper of the 10th said all Tor,
eigners were murdered. Fowler WlFel
the Governor. demanding the truth.
1.-The Governor replied that his courier
left Pekin on the 1lth and all then were
safe. but Pelin East City had been car
ried BY rebels. with intent to kill"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Off for Cane Nome.

SEATTLE, WASH. July 2O.-AIrs. Lydia
r. Clements. the Brookline. Mass. physi-
clan. who has just left here for Cape Nome
to found a school of philosophy. said be-
fore sailing that she considered the under
taking a very hazardous one, as the
chances of making such an institution Of
learning a self-sustaining enterprise are
hardly possible. Millionaire Charles Mac
KAY. is the financial backing of the new
enterprise, and it will be conducted accord
ing to his dictation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Cincinnati, s; brooklyn, =.
Races Interrupted.

(By ASSOCIATED PFess.)
DETROIT, MICH, July 20.-A heavy
down-pour of rain spoiled the programme
of races at Crosse Point track this after
noon. The deluge came after three heats
had been finished. Summary.
2:2I trot-S1,500 (unfinisheO.-Que
Eleanor won first heat. Time, 2:17A.
Lasso won second heat. Time. 2:15h.
Hotel Normandi Stakes-$220, for 2:09
PAGERS (unfinished).-Riley 3. Won first
heat. Time 2:06R.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Canton Quiet.
dBv Associated Press.)

UBV y
HONG KONG, July ga message from
Canton received here to-day reports that
all the Tartar troops have moved into the
Bogue and other outer Notifications and
some of the Black Flags have moved into
the Tartar Generals compound.
Three thousand other Black Flags, with
their chiefs, are in an intrenchment camp,
with artillery, while ten thousand others
have moved elsewhere.
Canton itself Is quiet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Japan AsSnntS.
Ru Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. July 2O.-The japanese
Government has given its cheerful as,
sent to the application OF the United
States Government for permission to land
armed troops and military supplies at
Nasasal1i in transit to Taku.
The japanese authorities not only
agreed to the proposed use OF Nagasaki
but they also have assured the United
States Government that they will facili-
tate the movement of American troops
and supplies as much as possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
PLAYING N:aNOr.
Rr Assnciated Press.l

By Associated Press)
BALTIMORE, MD, July D.-President
Wilmer, of second bench OF the Council,
who has been acting as Mayor during the
absence of Mayor Hayes. will leave town
for his vacation this evening. President
Gephart OF the first bench, succeeds Mr.
Wilmont. The question now is who will
supplant Gephart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Gen. Humphrey Going TO China.

Wy -hSSOE[.dIttI : Z t-s1.7
WASHINGTON. July 2o.-Orders were
issued this evening assigning Brigadier-
General Charles j. Humphrey. 10" chief
Guartermaster at Havana, as chief quarter
master on the staff of General Chaffee in
charge of the Chinese expedition.
General Humphrey distinguished himself
as chief quartermaster of General Shafter
during the Santiago campaign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Many Refugees from China.

IBy AssOc.ated PTessJ
YOKOHAMA. Thursday, July 1S-The o..
s. Battleshp Oregon has arrived at kure,
where she will undergo temporary repairs.
The leading papers still urge the dis
patch of more troops to China, but there
is a growing sentiment against Japan en-
gagng in extended operations. The de-
cision of the Government in the matter
IS not known, but a division from Senda
is on its way to embark a Ujina.
Many refugees from China are arriving
in JAPAN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21

60 as the report Of war between
as ID and China is concerned" said Mr..
Russla M repiy to a question, Il think II
= sntallv unwarranted. What have un an
IS u su is that the Russian government
. us. declared a state of siege, when -
mas aa-,i,,aIent under It's procedure, merely 10 d
sa,IItarv government for the purpose Oh re,
Storing order. It is not a declaration o.
1,.ar in any sense"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
NIid-l;oad Campaign.
nv Associated Press.)

(By ASSocated PresS.}
GRAND ISLAND, NEB., July 20.-The
middle-of-the-road Populists State Conven-
ton. which opened here to-day, has at
tracted many OF the leaders in the national
organization Of that party. The State cam
naien will commence Immediately after
the convention. Wharton Barker, OF Phil
adeIphia, ana ISnattus Do-.ne-.y, OF Mime
sofa; Fighting Joe Parker, OF Kentucky,
and Congressman Howard. Of Alabama,
vii, probably set the machinery IN motion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Mobilize for Eastern Service.
tBy Associated Press.)

FBE AssOcIated FressJ
CHICAGO, July 2o.-Major Alien Sni-' a
of the First Regiment of Cavalry, who ! ~
been in Chicago since July 1st III charge
OF recruiting stations located here, received
orders to-day to rejoin his regiment and
prepare for active service
The three companies of the First Cav
airy, who have been serving in Arizona.
North and South Dakota and other West
ern States. have been ordered TO mobolize
at Seattle for transportation to the Orient.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
EXPORT of Arms Prohibited.
Rv Associated Press.)

LONDON, July 20-In the House Of
Commons to-day, replying to a question rel
alive 70 the exporta ton of arms to China,
Mr.. Ralfour said it was impossible, in the
present state OF law, to prohibit such eX-
portation; but al tho matter was extremely
pressing, bill would be issued to give the
government the necessary power. Such
bill was subsequently introduced in the
House of Lords.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Importing iaborers.
CBy Associated Press.)

CITY OF MEXICO. July 2o.-There is
considerable fault being found here with
the officials of the Mexican Central Rail-
road, on account of that corporation hav-
ing imported negro laborers TO the number
Of nearly 1000 from the Bahama Islands.
Trouble of a serious nature Is liable to
result from the action of the railroad Off
Gals in refusing to discharge the imported
WOrkmen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
SPECIAL WEEKEND RATES
To Atlantic City and Cape May, Nj.
via Southern Railway. York Fiyes
Line md Baltimore.

For the above the Southern Railway will
sell special round-trip tickets to Atlantic
civ and Cape May. n J., on Thursday
and Friday of each week TO md including
seo.ember Z, 1900 at 81 for ,ha round
TRIP. These tickets will be limited TO re.
turn arriving at Richmond Wednesday
uaorn:cg following date OF sale.
This offers rare opportunity for those
wishing TO visit New Jersey seashore re-
sort points A trip via the popular York;
River Line at this season has 20 equal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Mr.. Tower in Washington.

lBy Associated PressJ
WASHINGTON, Ju.y eo-N- Chsri=s
Tower, United States Ambassador TO hus-
sia, arrived IN Washington this Hsern-hs'
as,a went directly to the State 'OeFaf'HleHs
to pay mis- respects to Secretary KAY,
Mr.. Tower Is on three months !eaFe OF
absence from his post This leave was ap-
piled for four months ago, so that MS re
turn at this time cannot be connected WIN
the Chinese SITUATION.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Want New Club House.

The AIbemarle Club will hold a special
meeting August 3D. to hear the report
Of the committee of five which was ap
pointed for the purpose of raising funds
-to-nurchase property and the erection of
a suitable clubhouse.
ton are ct No. 301 East Grace Street,
which property was sold yesterday. The
clubs lease on the property has not yet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21

start from Spitzbergen on July 26th. There
!. will be forty persons in the party, OF
@whem Captain Ernest Andre, brother Of
the aeronaut, will be the recognized lead
err It will take about a year and half
to make the trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Singing Festival

ROCKFORD, ILL. July pa great
singing festival, which VIII continue for
three days, opened here today. The Rock
ford people are entertaining the singers
and their friends royalty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
For Fire Sufferers.
(gy Associated Press.

(By Associated Fress,o
NEW YCTX. July Ca continuous
vaudeville performance has been going on
al day. AID will continue until tonight on
the Iron Pier a: Rockway Beach. The pro-
ceeds Will go toward the fund for tbs
widows and orThans rendered destitute by
the Hoboken fire,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Naval Reserves.
(By Associated Press.l

(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, July 2O.-Hogan and Stat
terry have been awarded the contract for
building the new armory for the Brooklyn
Naval Reserves. The building will occupy
a lot between Forty-third aDd Forty-fourtn
Streets near their temporary quarters.
Work will begin at once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Searcl, for Andre.

(By Associated Press.)
LONDON. July eo.-NeW-s has been re-
cedved here that the polar exposition. or
gsni.adan switzerland to go In search OF
Professor Andre, the polar aeronaut Wll
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Indepcndcnce-Day.

(By Associated Press)
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, July 20-The an
niversary of the proclamation of the indie
pendence of this country is being held here
to-day It is recognized by Teasing, jolifi-
cation and fireworks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Philadelphia, :; pittsburg, 4.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2o.-Pittsburg
and Philadelphia played tiresome game
to-day, the home team winning by their
ability to hit at the proper time Score:
r. H E.
Pittsburg .......... o1o2oooo14 2
Philadelphia ....... 90 2002-7 8
Baueres-Chesbro and O'Connor;
Fraser and Douglas. Time. 2:25. UNI
pire. Emslie. Attendance, 2.Ss3.
Cincinnati, s; Isrooklyn,1
BROOKLYN, July 2O.-Cincinnati won
its first game of the season here by hard
hitting at opportune times Attendance. 500.
Score by innings: r. H. E.
Cincinnati. 202O o0os1- u
Brooklyn -. 8 OOO1 81 II o
Batteries-Scott and Wood; Dunn and
Farrell. Umpire-Swartwood Time, PIP.
Chicago, S: Boston, 3.
BOSTON, July 20.-Chicago batted Lewis
at will to-day after the second inning. and
Won easily.
Score by innings: R. H. e.
Boston....... o2oo-s 10
Chicago. zoos 111 IS is
Batteres-Lewis and Sullivan; Taylor
and Donahue. Umpire-O'Day. Time, 2:oS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Standing Of the Clubs.

.Nhcrc They PLAY To-Day.
Pittsburs at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
Chicago az Boston.
ST. Louis at New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
sIo-wasHINGToN TO NIAGARA
FALLS AND RETURN $40 VIA
y,I.NSSyf,yaNIa nafrn0an

On Thursdays. july ssth. August 9th
and 2sd. September 9th and Goth and oc-
tober sth and 18th. personally conducted
excursions will leave Washington by spe-
c,aI train at 500 A. AZ. arriving Niagara
Falls z1:t5 p. M. Tickets limited TO ten
days. and allow stop-over returning III
Buffalo Rochester and Watkins.
.IavNGER is TIE REST SAUCE"
Yet ecrne people are never hungry, and
they get weak and sick. !Iaod's ssrsa-
apari,!a helps such people. ]; creates q
rood appetite. gives digestive power and
makes the whole body strong
Sick headache is cured by Hoods Pills
sMN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
THE BEST PRESCRIPTION

for chiIls and fever is q bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. The formula Is
plainly printed on each package. 1t is
simply Iron and Qu!nine il a tasteless
form, and IS compounded in correct pro-
portions The reason imitators do not ad-
rertise their formula is because they know
you would not buy their medicine If you
knew its ingredients. Groves Is the origin
al and is the only chill and fever remedy
sold throughout the entire nalarial Sec
lion &C the United States. No cure. no
pay. Price, 50 cents.
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