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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24

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would mean the loss of the entire whole
sale dry goods section.
At 1880 it looked as if the building
might be saved.
BY o'clock the fire had destroyed prop
erty valued at between $2.500,000 and
s., 600 600, and was still burning. though
the appearance was that the tiremen have
at last got it under control
The fire practically burned until it
came to open space. which gave the fire
men an opportunity for effective work,
For q time it looked as if the flames
would spread along Commissioners Street
to the grand Office building in course OF
erection there.
Numerous crowds of people damned the
narrow streets and the police could not
control them. Women tainted and their
clothes were torn, and few We're slShtiE
injured in rushes for safety.
THE LOSSES.
The following are estimates OF the
principal losses: Board of Trade, S6oooe0I
insurance 100000. tenants 100000; NJ.
SAKE & Co. wholesale clothiers, $4,000;
H A Nelson & Sons Co. fancy goods,
$50 1000: Beardmore & Co.. tanners, 800
600; Silverman Boulton & Co, hats caps,
ETC. S123.on0: Coristine &: Co. furs. $500 :
600: c. Seybo1d Sons & Co. $50, 900; Red
mond Greenless s; Co. hats and furs.
$4,000: II. Levi. woolens. etc. $780,
c. A Choullau & Co. commission mer-
chants. $4,000: r. Levin & Co. furs: $50
600: cilmour Bros. & Co commission
merchants, $4,000: Laporte. Martin & Co.
$4,000: ]. Cohen & Co., wholesale cloth
ierS $40 coo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
FLOW OF TELEGRAMs.
They Come from Every Quarter Of the
Kingdom.
lEy Associated Press-)

LONDON, Jan 24.-hn extraordinary
issue Of the Gazette. this morning. which
appears with black borders, announces
the death of Queen Victoria, adding:
The event has caused one universal
feeling of regret and sorrow TO Her
Majesty's faithful subjects, to whom she
was endeared by the deep interest III their
welfare, which she invariably manifested
as we'll as by many signal virtues which
marked and adorned her character
The Gazette also announces that the
King subscribed the oath relating to the
security of the Church OF Scotland.
It concludes with the Kings formal
proclamation. ordering all officers ana
nerons in authority throughout his domin-
ions to continue to exercise their office
durip. the ROYAL pleasure and exhortinS
his subjects to aid and assist such OIL
GERS in the performance and execution of
such duties.
The sorrow felt throughout the Empire
is described III q constant flow of tele-
grams from every important town II the
colonies, all telling of the suspension OF
business. the closing of theatres, the dis
play of mourning emblems and arrange
ments for memorial services. All the
Governors have sent, on behalf OF their
respective colonies. kilograms of condo
| lence to King Edward and Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain, Secretary OF State for the
| Colonies.
The Marquis of Lansdowne. Minister
of Foreign Affairs, has received from the
German Amba ssador a letter on behalf of
the Diplomatic Corrs. expressing its
| SYM athy and coincidence. The COM
muniCation says:
This sad event not only fills the hearts
| of her late subjects with profound sor5
| row. but will arouse beyond the limits
| of the Empire the regret Of those whom
| Her Majesty was known to inspire with
| respect and admiration Such senti-
! mentS are shared most sincerely by the
! members of the diplomatic corps, who.
| having had the honor of being received
| at court and approaching Her Majesty,
| have also had the opportunity of appre-
| ciatirg those rare and incompatible
| qualities by which that August Sovereign
| captivated the hearts of all who entered
| her presence
The morning papers published a long
tribute from the Poet-Laureate, Mr. Al
| fred Austin, to the dead Queen.
Orders have oeen issued for $500 troops
| to line the streets OF London to-day for
| the proclamation ceremony.
The Gazette orders the Court to go into
| mourning until July 24th, and into half
| mourning until January q. 1902. Lord
| Roberts has ordered the army to adopt
| mourning until March 9Th.
| Memorial services Will be held in st.
| daily until the interment. At the first of
| these. held at the evening service yester-
| day. some 5000 persons We're present.
! Bishop Berry read the burial service. and
| the Dead March in Saul and other
! funeral music was rendered.
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WILL VIEW THE REMAINS.
The Public VIII Be Admitted for n
Few Hours.
(By Associated Press.


COWEs, ISLE OF WIGHT. Jan. 24-l
A. Mat II O'Clock this morning the
members of the Royal family will gather
around the body of the late Queen. which
lies in simple coffin. in the chapel tes-
TONED WITH red and white hangings- Inc
Bishop of Winchester. standing before an
altar removed for the occasion from the
private chapel. will read a portion OF the
service for the dead
Tue coffin rests upon specially erected
platform, draped with royal purple. the
feet lying to the east The head faces
the simple altar Over the features Is a
thin veil.
For a. few hours after the conclusion
OF this service the public will be admitted
to the room. and allowed to view the re-
mains OF the Sovereign who so long
reigned over them. The body will rest
there until Sunday. and il is probable
that no removal will occur for ten days
The correspondent OF the ASsociated
Press learns that the cause of the Queen $
death. as officially given. was senile
decay The doctors attribute the paFaly-
sis which, attacked Her Majesty as sec
ondarv to the general weakness OF her
condition, nor is it considered advisao!e
for. reasons of state to Intimate that nsr
intellect was dinlmed by this particular
form OF disease
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
The DEAD QUEEN.
Her Body Will Be Conveyed to Wind
Snr To~Day.
By Associated messy

(By Associated 11cssl
COWES, Jan. 23.-Events have shifted
from Cowes to London. Osborne is a
house of mourning and CoWes is probably
the ouetest place in the United Kingdom
to-day The King departed early. after him
departed the army of newspaper cores
pondents. The Kings departure was as
unostentatious as thut of an American
President He left the castle without a
military escort and with no sign OF pomp.
Queen Victoria body was embalmed last
evening and occupies the center OF the
dining room, which is hung with trappinss
,,f mourning. Outside two officers are on
c,ard. within two Indian attendants re-
main in company with the ladies-in- wait
ing. who are constantly present.
The body is attired in black The tace
is perfectly peaceful, and the remains
have been plnced with the arms folded.
on the breast rests beautiful gold cross.
The head is inclined slightly to the right.
All about repose quantities of beautiful
flowers.
The honor OF first seeing the body OF the
Queen was conferred upon her personal
retinue. All the servants and tenants
were admitted. They filed through the
room for four hours. There were no for
malities.
( Their grief was the sorrow Of those
who had lost friend. Many residents
OF cowes and neighboriug toWnse and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
FINE EVENING
WITH THE HOUNDS
One of the Best Hunts Of the Season
With Large Field-Soft Bed
for Falling Riders.

The Deep Run hounds met yesterday
afternoon at the crossroads beyond the
Hermitage Club. The weather was clear
and cool. ideal FOR riding, and IN conse-
Quence a large field was out
Besides the master, who rode st. VIC
tor, and Walton. the whip on Indian joe
the following sportsmen followed the
hounds: Miss Marsh. of Pennsylvania. on
Mr.Anderson's crack nanter. Ttwiliow'
Mrs Andrew Christian on Elskel: Mrs.
Allen Potts on Brunette; Miss Claudia
Palmer on jim; Miss Biackcr on ReS'
Mrs Thomas Carter on Sduedunk; AIRS.
Andrew Christian on Nodoc; Mr. Alien
Potts on Mr.. Andersons green huhtef
Lady Jane: DR.. White on Lady Slipper;
Mr.. I.ilburn Myers on Gladys. Mr.. Triton
on Leopard; Mr.. Clark on n bay hunter;
Mr.. Blantou on Wild Fire. Mr.. Carter on
Red Rock: DIR. SieEel on Dixie. and the
masters groom on q young chestnut hun
ter.
This was Miss Marsh's first hunt with
Virginia hounds. and it was pleasure
80 witness the performance of such good
SpoifSwoInan-
The hounds were thrown in near the
high bridge and found just behind the
Gypsy encampment, carrying the field
through Sherwood. IT was here that the
saying Jump or go home" was realized,
for four feet or wire with a. stiff plank
on top faced the field. All negotiated 1T
successfully. although Mr.. Clark's hun
ter RATED hard and pecked. throwing his
rider heavily. Fortunately the ground
was soft and the Eentleman's nerves
strong. so he was quickly in the saddle
and back with the hounds.
The run after leaving Sherwood was
through enters farm across the pine
woods and through Warwick The
fences We're many and there We're not a
few ditches-one OF which in Warwick S
was a rasper.
AT the Lakeside gate there was check.
and the hounds were carried on and put
in near Inc school-house field. After
crossing The Yellow Tavern Road the
scent lay heavy towards Darracott's
across three big fields and several big
Jumps. Mr.. Myers Gladys making an
especially fine performance over high
plank fence.
After crossing Deep Run Creek the
hounds STRAINED through Cartoons farm
Here Mr.. Alien Potts. riding Mr. Jake
Anderson's gray hunter came down heav-
ilv, his mount jumping into the fence and
falling fiat. Mr.. Potts was up at once
and finished with the others at the club
house.
The run was a long run-fully twenty
five miles-aDd was voted one Of the best
OF the season.
The hounds meet next Saturday at Rio
Vista at 4 o'clock.
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Crescent City Races.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 23.-After cow
sideration of Jockey Mays case the stew
ards have decided TO continue his suspen-
sion from all turf privileges Indefinitely
Elsmore and Don Ciarencio We're the Win
ming favorites to-day. Summaries:
First race-one mile. sellinS.-Elsmore
e TO u first, Faith Ward GO to . second,
Tom Gilmore G. to y third. Time, 1:33H
Second race-seven furlongs.-W. J. De-
Doe c, to ID first. Miss Hanover 6 to y
second. Lady Callahan 600 TO u third.
Time. 1:2Si4-
Third race-steeplechase handicap, short
course.-Don Clarencio g to II first, Miss
Ransom % to y second. Isen @ 20 y
third. Time. $40.
Fourth race-one mile, handicap-Cal-
lear q to ID first. Egyptian Prince q to y
second. Tea Gown GO to - third Time.
1:4:
Fifth race-one mile, selling.-Eous g
TO - first Tillie w q to u second. Col
onel Cassidy e 10 II third Time 1:43l@.
Sixth race-one mile, selling.-Beana C
TO u first, Petit Maitre &c to u second.
Little Boy Blue te5 to u third Time,
1:43
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some prominent people. applied at the
porter's lodge for admission. but they
were told 10 come tomorrow.
Emperor William and Princess Louise
(the Duchess OF Argyle) walked to Whip
bingham Church this evening.
Unless the King otherwise directs, it Is
probable that the Queens body viii be
taken on board the royal yacht Alberta
Tomorrow for conveyance to Windsor.
Orders have been sent to Windsor to pre-
pare the apartments for royal arrivals.
Emperor William has ordered. in Lon
don. two magnificent wreaths with broad
ribbons. bearing the initials of himself
and the Empress, which he will person
ally place on the Queens coffin at to-
morrows service.
Bv a special request OF the family the
authorities of St. Paul's Cathedral have
sent to osborne the six candelabra used
at the funeral OF the Duke OF Wellington
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
DESERTERS LEVY BLACKMA|l.
Two from American Irrops III
Likely Be Shot.


rrIf5N rDsIN. FRIDAY, Jan. 1S.-Two de-
so-.a-s from the American troops. with an
American flag. have recently eomm mite q
acts OF depreciation IN the SUI! ~, ou. III
country, and have blnclSnailed the via
gers. Both we're captured, but one sue &c,
seasea in making his escape and is still
at large III -, shot
,,, C;l-h who were found guilty O!
similar acts, were taken TO the scene OIL 81.
their depredations today and 9, en- n he.
lashes each. Many lawless acts arc De
ing committed. .o,,oaa IN
4 French soldier has been sentence 10
.ar,,, If FIVE years in prison for drawing
his bayonet upon an AustralI an. po ahot
man. Two Frenchmen haNe :, sss
and an American has been STABBED Il, 50.
a loon Al brawis. The French soldiers draw
. their bnyonets upon the slightest provo
cation. SIMMER.
,,.,,;c,, has arrived at Taku, hrousns LOO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
TO PREVENT THE GRIP.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine removes the
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
SOUTHERN CONVENTION IDEAS.
Many Republicans Will Vote for Dis
frauehisinr tho Colored Voter
(Special D:spatch 10 INC Ti,ncs. J

Especial 1':Spatch 10 Inc Ilincs-)
LEBANON. VA, Jan. E.-Mr. H. c.
Stuart of Elk Garden, this county, will
be sent to the Convention without oppo-
sition if he will go, and it is now generally
believed that ne will do SO. He would
make ~ very able representative. He is
predetermined and conservative in all re-
spects.
The people are anxious for the Con-
stitutionaI Convention; they believe, aside
from the DISTINGUISHING OF the negro, the
people can be greatly relieved in many
ways. Many Republicans will vote for its
adoption if the document is what they eN-
meet it TO be. Many Republicans are in
favor of the DISTINGUISHING of the negro,
and they hope to find expenses in many
branches very much reduced.
The farmers nre happy as result of
the unusual fine fall and open winter. The
short crops have been largely atoned for.
No ice has been put up yet in this Sec
fjon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
First Station at Roanoke Island.

Subsequent information from down the
coast shows that Professors Fessenden.
Thiessen and Hesse, the Weather Bureaus
wireless telesraphy experts, sailed for
Roanoke Island, n. c., and not Hatteras.
as reported. AZ Roanoke Island the first
experimental station is to be erected. The
other end Of the line will be Hatteras.
where the tests Will be made. The coun-
try between those two points is especially
adapted to wireless experiments. since it
is open. and some good results are ar
icipated.-Norfolll Dispatch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
To Resume Oncratinns.

The Bridgeport Silver Plating Company,
at Lambert's Point. reorganizedl and.
with additional improved machinery, will
reopen next week and resume operations.
The company which formerly operated the
plant recently became financially e1nbar-
rasSed and the factory was sold at auc-
ton to Norfolk parties VITO will open
the factory. The plant is n very valuable
one. and a large number of advance
orders have been received. The factory
will start on full time and some 200 peo-
ple will be employed--Sorfolk Dispatch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
STILL FIGHTING RUM.
Mrs. Nation Smashcs Moro Saloons and
Their Glirrerin- Contents.
By Associated Press. }


ENTERPRISE. KAS.. Jan. 2S.-Mrs.
Carrie Nation began har crusade here To-
day by deIrolishinG saloon and deliver
ing a street lecture. She secured q
Ratchet and. accompanied by Mrs. Hoff-
man. Mrs. /. A. Case, a leading ". 6.
II. L. worker, and another woman. who
was Ntiled, invaded the business district
The two saloon-keepers We're in hiding.
Mrs. Nation went TO Schillins's place.
smashed the glass doors. a big mirror.
chopped gashes in The bar. and broke ali
ihs glasses and bottles on the shelves.
She kept Up the work until Marshal w
r. Benham ran her out.
..What are YOU she demanded, but a
.nur,derer and perjurer in protecting this
liouor traffic" She then started for the
other saloon, but it was barricaded She
finally went home with her companions.
She said she expects TO clean out many
more places
1t is reported that she vii. move on
Abilene TOMORROW, and the Abilene sa-
1oon keepers are preparing for her
coming.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
Topographic Rrcvitics.


TAMPA. FLA, Jan. %e3S.-The pine-ap-
pie growers of Florida met today in
this city. Il. +. Sperry, of Orlando was
elected temporary president. The object
is to effect a close combine. which will
control the product OF shielded pine
apples IN Florida
PENSACOLA. FLA. Jan. 25-The
North Atlantic squadron did not sail to-
day on account OF the hcarsarge's ma
chinery needing slight repairs. They viii
sail Tomorrow and will be Joined by
Tho Alabama between Tampa and Key
West.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
DR., John Thomson.

Especial dispatch TO The Tin es)
AMHERST. VA, Jan. 23.-Dr. John
Thompson. one OF Atnherst's most widely
known and highly esteemed citizens, died
this afternoon at o'clock, from an at
tack of pneumonia and pleurisy, aged six
ty-two years He was confined to his
bed only Il few days. The Doctor has al
ways done a large charity practice in
this community, and the poor have lost,
in his DEATH true and tried friend.
He was a gallant Confederate soldier and
served throughout the four years struggle
as member of the Second Virginia
Cavalry. Company Z.
The funeral services will take place on
Fridny morning next from DR.. f. F. Voor-
heis', where the deceased made his home,
and the remains will be inferred in the
village cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
klTCHENER'S TACTICS.
Moving In SemicircuIar Formation on
the Beers.
by Associated Press,

CAPE TOWN, Jan. General Kitche-
ner is disposing Of great forces semi-cr-
cularly. his extreme lett resting on the
sea 10 circuinvent the Beers The columns
move simultaneously, in touch with each
other. The greatest danger Of the situa-
ton is the possibility Of General Dewet's
appearance in Cape Colony.
1t is believed that none of the Dutch
would resist his personal call TO arms.
They think the fame CT Napoleon and
Wellington Dales in the presence Of his
military genius.
Among number OF captured letters is
one from General Hertzog TO President
Steyn, asking for 1000 unmarried young
men to enter Cape Colony and beat up
recruits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
A COUNTER RECLAIM.
Looting Of the Allies May 80 iaAe"
Account Or.
By Associated Prcss.)

nv Associated Prcss.)
PEKIN, Saturday, Jan. l9-lDeiaseo ~, Al
.ransmissionD Prince Ching says ne con ,
siders the Chinese requests feasonapiei;;
and feels sure that the United states VII VII
agree to them, as well as most OF 'he
The question OF indemnity, says
Prince Ching. has two sides. Some OF
the allies have conducted warfare IN :.
fashion unparalleled in the history OF
-civilization Chinese merchants and prl-
vate citizens assert that Valuabies nave
been looted amounting to immense sums,
ana it would not be fair to fail TO take
these largely into consideration when the
question of indemnities is discussed
'.T;en Tsin. Pckin and all the cities and
towns between have been absolutely
stripped. while priceless treasures belong
ing to private individuals have been con-
tiscated, irrespective of all ideas of mod
ern warfare. l feel confident that the
good feelings of the allies will make {,
due allowance. and ! look forward to get
ting u satisfactory reply to the questions
we have asked when we meet the foreign
ENJOYS Monday January 2lsD. We will
then consider the other points,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
Verdict for Damages.
ESPECIAL Dispstch to The TimesI

WILMINGTON, y. c., Jan. 23-The
representative of the late w. P. Strauss
secured a verdict against the city to-day
for s4192.20. The amount demanded was
twenty-five thousand On account of the
late ". P. Strauss being killed by STUN
bling at night into an excavation which
the city should have ma rked with d light.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
Bishop Wa,ttle,s Condition.

DR.. Stuart Mcclure stated at II o'clock
last night that there was no change in
the condition OF Bishop WFittle. and that
he was folding his own. AT midday yes
terday Bishop Whittle was reported by
his physicians as weaker than the day
before. He has failed to show any power
to rally or recuperate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
OBITUARY..
Funeral Of CaDt,in Svdnor.

The funeral OF Captain Thomas w.
SydnoI. who died on Sunday night on a
Chesapeake and Ohio train near the White
Sulphur Springs. was held yesterday at
5 P. NJ. from the Grace-Street Ba ,tist
Church Rev. w. e. Hatcher, D. D., the
pastor of the ctlurcil. conducted the ser
vices, which, in accordance with the wish
OF the deceased, We're very simple in
chara cter. Mr. Haddon Watkins very
impressively sang Sleep On Beloved. y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
Trinl of Kerr.
igy Associated Press.

iBy Associated Press.)
PATERSON. y. j.. Jan. 23.-Judee
Dixon this afternoon granted a motion
made by Prosecutor Emily for venture
3n the case of George ]. Kerr. jointly in
dicted with McAlister. Campbell and
Death. for the murder Of Jennie Boss
chieter. c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
CHINESE CONCENTRATE.
A Force of 5000 Regulars assembl
atC Chan Ting Flu.

QHy Associated Press.)
PARIS. Jan. Ga dispatch to the hHVas
Agency. from Pellin, says 25,E9 Cninese
regulars have assembled near Chan ing
Flu a days march from the French troops
General Veyron is closely watching them,
,nd M Ioichon, the French minister, has
theoretically requested their immediate
dispersal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
Pirates Executed.

Cry Associated lreSs.)
ROME. Jan ga dispatch from Shans-
hal saws the Italian naval authorities re-
Gently captured eleven pirates. who We're
executed to-day. The Government, 1t is
added, has thanked Admiral CHndiani for
the service thus rendered to navigation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
WILL NOT DISCUSS NOTE.
Chinese Must Accept the Primary
Conditions
(By Associated prcss.)

tBy -ASscciated Prcss
s PARIS, Jan. 2s.-The Havas Agency has
received the following dispatch from
Pekin. under date OF January 22d:
1.-THE ministers have decided not to reply
to the request for explanations OF the
joint note until the Chinese shall have
proved. by their acts, that they intend to
gre satisfaction and the conditions shall
hare been accepted g 70 the primary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24

question of punishments. The ministers
intend to discuss with Prince CHING ana
Lii Hung Chang the conditions under
which the chief of the guilty shal be
punished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
THE INDIE NlTY.
One Billion Marks Is tho sum
Named.
(By Associated Press

BERLIN. Jan 23-The Nosschief lei
tung claims to have authentic !ntofhia-
tion that the Powers are discussing with
China an indemnity loan of HD,ooOoop
marks, and guarantee by the Powers OF
the loan.