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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Wants TO Reach the Masses Of the
People.
CONDITIONS ARE ATTACHED.
The Millionaire viii Give s5,2oo.ooo to Estab.
Iish sixty-Five Branch Libraries In New
York. Provided the City Will Fur.
nish Sites and Agree to Provide
for the Maintenance OF
the Branches.
{By Associated rress.J

NEW YORK, March 15.-Aadrew Car-
nesie, who, since retiring as an active
figure from the steel world, has been able
to devote his time exclusively to his other
passion, the founding of libraries, has
made his departure for Europe this
spring memorable by the largest offer
of that kind ever advanced. If New York
will provide the sites and maintenance
he has promised to give S.. .210, 900 to estah-
lish sixty-five branch libraries in this
city.
The offer was made in a letter to DIR.
John S. Billings, director of the New
York Public Library. last Tuesday.
THE, LETTER.
The correspondence in connection with
the offer was made public tonight as
follows:
.'New York March . 1901.
'.Dr. John S. Billings, Director New York
Public Library:
"Our conference upon the needs OF
Greater New York for branch libraries
to reach the masses of the people in
every district have convinced me of the
wisdom of your plans.
'.Sixty-five branches strike one at first
as a very large order, but as other cities
have found one necessary fot every sixty
or seventy thousand of population, the
number is not excessive
You estimate the average cost of these
libraries at say $4,000 each. being s5,2oo.0OO
for all. If New York will furnish sites
for these branches for the special benefit
of the masses of the people as 1t has
done for the Central Library. and also
agree in satisfactory form to provide for
their maintenance as built. L should es-
teem it q rare privilege to be permitted
to furnish the money as needed for the
buildings. say s5.2O0,000. Sixty-five lib
raries at one stroke probably breaks the
record, but this is the day of>bIg opera
items and New York is soon to be the
biggest of the cities.
(Signed.y ANDREW CARNEGIE..'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
SENATOR MARTIN HERE.
Expresses Himself in Favor OF Mr. Swanson
Political Notes.

80
S II never felt better, said Senator Mar
tin jauntily as he shook hands with a
Times writer In the lobby at Mnrphyss.
Ills looks corroborated his assertion. Il
didn't have time to spend but a day on the
farm, but I will be In the country several
days. as am going down TO Isle of
Wight to join Mrs. Martin and the little
girl.
.sOll, T don't know any news depend
on nsyousnewspaper men to keep me form
: ed as to what's going on,
Who's going to be the next Governor
of Virginia o. repeating the reporters
question. Swanson is one OF the finest
men ever knew-bright. elear-headed
and hard-headed. the embodiment of
energy, and above ali loyal to degree. to
his friends. his party and Virginia.
think he would reflect credit upon the old
State as her Chief Executive. hope aud
believe he will be nominated
s.s.I do not waatsa seaI in the Gnnstitu-@
uonaI Gonventio ion, : said the Senator.
when asked why he wss ne, a candidate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
THE S. A. L. REMOVAL.
The Joint Committee viii Confer With Nr.
Williams To-Day.

The joint committee from the cities OF
Norfolk. Portsmouth and Serkley, ap-2
pointed to confer with President Williams
with view to inducing him to reconsider
his determination to remove the general
offices OF the Seaboard Air Line from
Portsmouth to Richmond, Will come to
this city to-day The committee will wait
upon Mr. Williams at 1o:3U o'clock
The committee was expected to reach
here last night. but did not arrive. 1t will
be headed by Mayor brooks Johnston. of
Norfolk.
The visit of the committee is exciting
much interest. There is no. reason to be-
lieve the Offices will not be brought here.
The Seaboard Air Line has purchasd the
tfanewiuckel Building. at Ninth and Main
Streets at a cost of $4,000. for the pug
sf.- company.
The removal is simply d matter of busi-s
ness 1t became u question of bringing
the offices to Richmond or taking the
president to Portsmouth Mr.. Williams
decided he would not move.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
PANIC AMONG GUESTS.
One Person Killed and Fcu- injured al Wash.
ington Hotel Fire.
tRr Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. u. G. March 15.-At ss:55s
A. NJ. to-day electric light wires started u
fire III the Merchants Hotel. ASS Ieennsyl-
Sania Avenue, which spread rapidly. caus-
ing panic among the guests. several of
whom jumped from the windows. One
s,erson was killed and four severely in
5ured.
The dead. L. f. Henry, forty-elsht years
old. sahfccated-
The injured: Stephen Collins, proprietor
Of the hotel. both legs badly burned. deep
burn In neck. burned about arms and face.
condition Very serious. but not necessarily
fatal.
w. B. catchings, OF Kentucky. back
spraitsed legs and right side bruised; IN
taries caused by jumping from windows.
John Standardized cut by jumping from
window. w. B. ketcilunl. OF Connecticut.
bruised by falling down stairs.
The hremen easily exiineuishel the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
AMERICAN TROOPS
TO LEAVE CHINA
Small Legation Guard
Will Remain.
HUNDRED AND FIFTY.
These are All That are to Stay the
Chinese Empire,
REST WILL SAIL FOR MANILA.
There is Serious Friction Between the British
and Russians in Tien Tsin, and a Clash
Is Said TO Be Imminent : Both
Sides Arc Awaiting Instruc-
tions from Their Home
Governments.
REST WILL SAIL FOR MANILA.
fB- Associated Press,


WASHINGTON, March 15.--An order
was sent to General Chaffee to-day for
the evacuation of China by american
troops, leaving only a legation guard of
15o men. The troops VIII he removed
from Chira the last of April
The dispatch to General Chaffee is as
follows:
'-Adjutant-
Generals Office. March Il. 1901.
"Chafsee-Pekin: In reply To yoar tee-
gram, Secretary of War directs YOU COM
plcte arrangements sail for Manila with
your command and staff officers by end
of April. leaving as legation guard in
fantry company composed OF $50 Iacr,
having al least one year To serve.
these intending to rc-enist, With n full
complement OF officers medical officer.
sufficient hospital corps men. and if You
think best field officer, especially quail
fed TO command guard. Retain and in
struct officer auartermastcr's department
proceed 10 erect buildings for guard ac-
commodation. Colonel Charles Humphrey
ton arrival viii make inspection of
quarternaster department Philippine Is
land until July. when lie will be assigned
to duty al Manila and Miller ordered to
the United States All stores. supplies
not required for legation guard to be
disposed Of in your best judgment
Serviceai,le supply needed Philippine
Islands viii sent Manila. Division of the
Philippines will furnish supplies for le-
CATION guard. Macarthur notified.
tSigned.p 'CORBIN.
CLEARS SITUATION
Ii was stated at the War Department
that this clears UP the Chinese situation
so far as the War Department is con-
cerned. as the guard Of the legation can
in no sense be taken as occupation of
Chinese territory, and cannot be used
for any other purpose
The transports Sumner and Indiana
viii he sent to Taku 10 take the troops
in China to Manila. These troops con
sist of the Ninth Infantry. four troops
of the Sixth Cavalry. and the light bat
terry. formerly commanded by Captain
Reilly Two transports Will bring away
The 100 animals which have been used
by the army in China.
General Chafee has advised the De
partment that the best place for en-
barkation is Tallu, which, no doubt. will
be clear of ice on The date fixed tor the
departure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
SUMMARY OF TO.DAY,S NEWS.
Local.

Local.
City Democratic Committee adopts
plan for primary for choosing convention
candidates: Senator Martin here
Sermon by Rev. Mr.. Meyer last night.
"A great soft coal-minins combine.
Trouble over a teachers punishinS q
pupil.
Big building.to be erected at Eighth
and Main.
siias Daugherty tries to kill his wife
in Hampton and himself
Noted litigation in Lynchburg closed
because defendant could not give security
Engineer Marye, Of Newport News.
burned III gas explosion
Warm contest between Senator GIaSS
and AIr. Harrison in Lynchburs.
-Comuirtee coming from Norfolk and
Portsmouth TO visit President John Skei-5s
ton Williams. OF the Seaboard Air Line
General.
Andrew Carnegie offers To give 500.
coo TO sesta uliSE SiXty-hvs- branch librarleS@
in Nav York city.
Three men were killed and three
fatally injured in head-on freight collision
In Kentucky yesterday,
Maryland disfrauchisemen bill was
not passed yesterday. as. expected
Fire IN d Washington hotel creates y
panic among guests. enc KILLED dnu sew
cr;,l severely in {t!fsd.
Alarm, of fire tureed ~ from tie ~ hite i
Hors. caused excitement
Three. lives Lost III 4 ire Ia Boston
newspaper office.
Big rssiirofd system formed with asia-5s
sauri Pacific as nnc,eass
Foreign.
-t.haYce ordered to Withdraw al .sn.sr-
lean troops from China save legation
guard OF t.5e
.-Eriiish and Russians At rien Fs!n are 4
ON verge of q clash.
-Eosr prisoners say eawet's mind Is nn-
hinged.
s--Duei between Dsrepsse;e assi Ruffck
aba ;,doned because at polics. iaterterence.
5{,astsliane nust editor of the Figaro srha-a
4SitlfeS for ao-day.
ssSan Foreign Rclatiens COMMITTEES
aIlf .,s.ennrr..ad re.stetloH e1 2latt aaac1
srysefs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
The News Confirmed.
iBy Is lclatel Press

LONDON. March ia question in The
House of Commons to-day i'll regard 10
The dispatch from Tien-Tsir. announcing
friction between the Russians and the
British there. elected d confirmation
from Lord George Hamilton, the Secre-
tary of State Tor India. who, cocroborat-
iIag the dispatches. said Russia had
claimed the land in dispute by virtue OF
a concession alleged 10 have been grant
ed by China since the disturbances COM
snenced. The authorities on the spot
We're dealinswit il the matter. The gov
ernulent has not sent special instruc-
tions, as throughout the Chinese opera
ticns the British officers had shown a
spirit OF excessive conciliation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
RUSSIANS ENTRENCHlNG.
Both Sides Await Instructions from Their
Home Governments.
nv Assoeiated Press.

LONDON, March ia dispatch re-
ceived here from T'ien-rsm by Reuters
Telegram Company, dated from that
city to-day, at 800 Z. N. says:
The Russians axe now entrenchins iii
The disputed territory. y company of tbs
Hong Kong regiment, with fixed bagon-
cts, is in front. while iwo companies of
The Madras Pioneers, under command of
Ma jor Johnson. are held in reserve.
Both the Russians and the British are
awaiting instructions f:oln their governs
,nantS'i
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16

lis Erection Has Been Decided Upon.
Houses in Lee Dis
trict.

Mr. E. A Stunpf has decided to erect
a large five-story brick building the
site of his present saloon and restaurant.
at Eighth and Main Streets. \ large por-
ton of the building viii be leased for
apartments and offices.
He said last night that the work was
delayed because OF the fact that he could
not find {. location into which he could
move while the proposed building is
being erected. However, he hopes to find
a location soon, and be in position TO be-
gin work The building will be thorough
" modern in all particulars.
Mr. Gilbert j. Hunt, the e1l-kHown con-
tractor, is preparing to erect a large num-
her of brownstone-tront detached resi-
dences in Lee District where there is now
the most unprecedented activity. Mr..
Hunt said yesterday that he expected to
begin the work almost Immediately.
Ten or fifteen handsome houses will be
built ON Franklin Street, between Lor,-
hardy Street and Lee monument An
equal number viii be erected on the north
side of that portion es Park Avenue, which
extends into Lee District.
The plans OF the Richmond Transfer
E CompaGs have undergone material
changes ans. instead OF building ad,li-
tlDflS lo ttisss4eStrfiSists8S SStpitS III tiissE
company. on West Canal Street, the
company has leased the stables. of W. d.
Sutherland. With the lease OF these
stables. which are located on Eighth
Street. near Franklift. the Richmond
Transfer Company Will have down-town
stables and a NEST convenient location
as to theatres. hotels and depots. The
stables will he remodeied and refitted.
Mr. S. Fl. bowman. general manager OF
the Transfer Company Has ordered cons
siderable new equipment. which VIII
have also been contracted for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Promotions Recommended.
Ry Associated press.)

tl'y Associated IfeSs-)
WASHINGTON. March 15.-The Board
of Awards of the Navy Department to-
dav recommended to Secretary Long
that Colonel Robert l.. Meade. United
States Marine Corps, be breveted briga-
died general. United States Marine
Corps Tor distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy at the battle Of
Tien Tsir, July 18th, 1900 and that
Emery Wniship. lieutenant. junior grade.
United .,tares Navy, be advanced four
numbers for eminent and conspicuous
conduct in the battle at Malaban, Phil
jppine Islands, March 4th 1899.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
DUEL ABANDONED.
DercuIeGc and Buffet Net Allowed to
Fight:
(By assocla5cd rrcss.1

tbE hssoclattai liess-i
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, March
l5.-Thc duel which had been arranged
to take place to-day between N. Paul
Deroulede and NJ. Andre Buffet has been
abandoned, in consequence Of the author
tiles having issued a decree eXpell!ng
both the would-be combatants from
Switzerland.
The seconds thereupon decided that it
was impossible to avoid police iEterven-
ton, and. as the origin of the quarrel
was political. the honor Of the principals
vas not concerned.
Both parties then left Switzerland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Gift TO pittsburg School.
(By Associated Press.

PITTSBURG. March 15-Intimate
friends of Andrew Carnegie say that it
is the intention of the steel master to
give at least s25,OO0.OOO for the erection
of buildings and for the endowment OF
the proposed Technical School of Pitts
burg. 1t is also declared by those who
have talked with Mr.. Carnegie that he
intends to make this school the finest
of it's kind in the world. and that it will
lend as much fame TO Pittsburg on the
theoretical side OF iron and steel-making
as his famous works have done in actual
practice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
The damage to tho building was
NEXT ATTORNEY GENERAL.
P. c. Knox VIII Undoubtedly Succeed Mr.
Griggs.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch 70 The Times.)
WASHINGTON, March 1a.-P. c. Knox.
of Pittsburg. will succeed John N..GpsEs
as Attorney General Of the United
States This information is authentic. as
IL member of President Mckinley,s Cab
met is authority for this announcement.
AS is well known here. Mr.. Mc1<inisy
has had under consideration the names
Of ,n:ny distinguished attorneys. inciud-,
ing Joseph H Johnson, of Philadelphia.
He has finally decided, however. "pon
Mr. Knox, and the appointment will be
made shortly alter the return OF the
President to Washington.
Mr. Knox will accept. For many years
Mr. Knox has been the chief attorney
for The Carnegie Steel Company, with
headquarters at PittsburG.
While this appointment will not be en-
tirely satisfactory to Western Republic
can Senators at least. there is no doubt
but that it will be favorably passed upon
by the Senate at the next session OF Con
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Tour of Royalty.
(By Associatcd Press !

LONDON, March 15-The Duke and
Duchess of Cornwall and York started this
afternoon on the first stage of their tour
of the four quarters of the globe. King
Edward, Queen Alexandra and other mem
bers Of the royal family accompanied the
travellers to Portsmouth, whence the
steamer Ophir with the Duke and Duchess
on board will sail tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
MILITARY DEMONSTRATION.
Colonc! Sangcr's First Day at the War De
rartment.
GEv Associatcl Trcss.l

WASHINGTON, d. c.. March l5.-Col-
onel William Cary Sanger's first day in
Office as Assistant Secretary of War, vice
George B. Meikejohn. resigned was
marked by a most unusual military
demonstration. BY order of the Secre-
tary. all the officers of the army sta
toned in this city appeared at the War
Department in uniform for the purpose
OF being presented to the new Assistant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Morgan Treat to Ran
lspecl,,, Dispa:cl, Ia The zines /,

WEST POINT. March LIT is hip,,ls
probable that United States Marsha,
Morgan Treat, of this place. viii Sc a.
candidate for The Constitutional ,sonvca-
ton. He has been urged by friends to q n.
nounce his candidacy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
BRITISH AND RUSSIANS.
A Clash Between Them Imminent il
Tien Tsiu.
~ .associaIed l.ress. J

TIEN-TSIN, March 15.-The Britisi,
and Russians disputins over the
limits OF railway property il The Russian
concession, and guards OF the Two ma
tions are in close proximity To each
other
The British. have been strongly re-
irforced. and trouble is imminent unless
the Russians retire
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
FIGHT TODAY.
CasteIiaue and De Rcdays Are TO Use Re-
y0lverS
fHy Associated Press. J


PARIS. March 15.-The seconds of
Count Boni de Castel!ane and NJ. de
Rodays met to-day and decided that the
duel is to take place tomorrow morn
ing.
Two shots will be exchanged at twenty
five PAGES. NJ. Perivier. one Of Nj. dc
RoG3ys' seconds. who is co-maHager of
the Figaro, iii an interview to-day dc
clared that the duel would be absolutely
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Partisan Pro. Beers.

THE HAGUE, Mar. 15.--M. Henri Roche
fort and other Partisan pro-Boers are here.
comforting with the supporters OF the South
African Republics. They will visit Mr.
Kruger. at Utrecht.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Time of Ratification Extended.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. March 15.-Prot-
ocos were signed to-day by Lord Paunce-
fote ana Secretary Hay. extending for
one year the time of ratification of four
OF the West Indies reciprocity treaties,
namely: Jamaica, Bermuda, Guiana, and
Turks and CaioS Islands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Powers Disagree.
(By Associated Prcss.)

BERLIN, March 15.-The Imperial Chan
cellor Count ven Ruelow, in speech in
the Reichstag to-day admitted that differ
encos of opinion had arisen between the
Powers in regard 10 the Chinese affairs,
but he hoped they would be overcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Duell ReSfgus.
lBr Associated Press

WASHINGTON. D. c.. March 1.-THE
Commissioner of Patents Charles II. Duell
to-day rendered to the PRESIDENT his resig-
nation, to take effect upon the appoint-
ment and qualification OF his sIccessos.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
The
Sunday Times.

No efforts will be spared in the en-
{ deavor to maintain the general excel
lence of The Sunday Times. It's read
} ers may count on the issue for to-
I morrow being the equal of, if not
{ superior to, any previous issue.
: OF first Importance in a newspaper
is the news, and this The Times viii
} cover III every field-local, State, gem
I eral and foreisn-with reports from
{ special correspondents and the full
dispatches OF the Associated Press.
This splendid news service will be
supplemented by special articles, ably
( prepared, giving ali the latest news OF
{the Church. theatre. sporting events,
the real estate world. the field of la Dor.
industrial affairs. art, literature, COM
merce and Tull market reports.
\ special page, at;r;ictiNely designed, (
{ is devoted TO the realm of woman, Civ (
ing the latest fashion hints and other
things appealing. to the fair sex. Moth !
ing will be lacking chat is requisite for
ii modern and attractive newspaper.
} Some of the many special features
} Will be:
Laying Of the Cornerstone of the
! Mechanics Institute, with a history of
( this excclcnts school.
! All interesting page Of communica-3
) tions on topics OF Importance to the
) public.
Attack on Organization Rule in New
York. by Hugh T., RiYes, ex-Assistant
( Secretaryzof State.
Love Followed by Death: or. White
( and Yellow Rose. by Maurice N.
( Minton.
Who WIN be Mayor,of Greater Ne,
J York? by James NIarthal.
} Americas Great Industries Now
) Worrying England. by Henry w.
Lucy, the well-known Parliamentary
s Worlds Biggest Throne the Bishop !
s of Exeter
Field Full Of Fine Convention Tlm-
& her,
McEinleg,s Successor Now Widely
{ Discussed, by VT. Manning. !
Read 7he Sunday Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
WEATHER FORECAST

froreca st for Saturday and Sunday
Virginia and North Carolina Fair Sat-
nr,,ay. northwestcriy winds. fresh 70
brisk on the coast; Sunday, fair.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-09-26

Somebody has been p'ucking the old CON-
monwealth even to the pin-feathers. in
spots, and it's high time means were
devised to stop the stealing. Present
company (the existing administration
is excepted from these remarks.
The trimming OF the county pension
lists had not been completed at last
advices In many cases fully half the
names accepted by the county board have
been eliminated. This process will, of
course, work a proportionately larger
pension for each deserving pensioner.
The National Association of Railroad
Commissioners. which held their animal
meeting at Asheville last week, elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: President. C. C. McCord, of Ken
lucky; Vice President, N. W. Baptist, OF
Tennessee; Secretary, John A. Webb, OF
Mississippi; Assistant Secretary, w. NJ.
Barr, OF Louisiana The next meeting
will be held at Hot Springs, Ark.
State Superintendent Toon is absent
from Raleigh this week, attending "edu-
cational rallies" in Wilkes, Iredel and
other counties.
The North Carolina Division of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy will
hold their annual meeting at Charlotte
October 9th-1Oth. Reduced rates over
Southern Railway.
The Presbyterian Orphanage manage
ment at Barium Springs solicits contri-
buttons OF wheat or -four from special
friends or those kindly disposed toward
the fatherless little ones. The crop OF
wheat was almost failure this year at
the orphanage farm.
The Atlantic and North Carolina Rail,
road stockholders meet at New Berne
September Goth. LLEWXAM.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-09-26
The Ladies' Home journal for Sep
tember

The Ladies Home Journal for Sept.m-
Der is the Special Autumn Fashion
Number of that excellent magazine In
addition to an unusual number of inter
esting stories and striking features, it
devotes seven pages to complete setting
forth of the styles to-be in dresses,
bodices hats and wraps. The most i'm
portant literary feature, perhaps, is the
initial installment of Miss Alcott's
Letters to Her Laurie letters which
have never before been printed. They
are edited by Laurie" himself-nOw
grown up. There is delightful descrip-
ton OF a day in the woods with Ernest
Seton-Thompson, and a jolly recital of
1.-The College Scrape We Got Into" BY
ga Graduate" The fourth part OF Miss
Tompkins' "Aileen" brings that charm
ing story near to its close. and Mr. Box
discusses the need for parental co-opera-
ton IN education in his editorial on The
School Question Again" Three articles
about Cats that Draw Salaries, -
Famous People as We do not Know
Them and How a Village Changed Its
Name, combine to make an exceptional
page. and n double page is devoted to
photographs of The Handsomest Laces
in America" THE New Wedding Station
cry is shown, also some of the photo
graphs which won prizes in The Journals
recent rural contest. In addition to the
regular departments there are valuable
articles on''A Cleverly Planned Nursery"
plants Which Can be Raised in the
House." and plans for an ideal $1,000
house. By The Curtis Publishing Com
pany, Philadelphia One dollar a year;
ten cents copy.