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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
MONTAGUE AT ASHLAND.
Makes an Address to the Literary Soc
cicties OF neutrality-suspicious..


ASHLAND, VA, February 2S.-
Washington's birthday was httinsly cele-
brated here last night by the Washington
Literary Society OF Randolph-Macon Col
lege. Public exercises were held in the
college chapel and a large crowd was in
attendance. Captain Irby being sick, was
unable to preside as requested, and Pro-
lessor Smithey acted in his stead The
exercises were opened with prayer by DR..
". z. Edwards, after which the roll was
called and the minutes of the last cele-
bration read. Professor Snlithey next in
troduced IL representative of the society,
Mr. w. 3. Saunders, who delivered an e1-
cellent grafton on DUTY, the Keynote OF
Our Nations Success This was follow
ed by the address Of the evening, deliv-
cred by Acknowledgement Montague, on
the Life and Character OF Washington
Mr. Montague completely cnptivated his
audience, and his speech was pronounced
the best ever delivered here on the subject.
W. 3. Newton Camp, c. V, held its
semi-annual meeting yesterday at Han
over Courthouse in honor Of WashinSton's
birthday The attendance was small but
among those there. was Mr.. P. B. VIM
ston, who came from Minneapolis to be
present. The address Of the day was de-
livered by Mr. George Augustus Jones on
the First Battle of Cold Harbor,, which was
interesting md much enjoyed. Several
impronlptu speeches were made on the
same subject.
After dinner. Judge Cardwell responded
to the toast, 1.-The Private Soldier in the
Confederate Army" Mr.. Winston to the
toast, "The Staff Of the Confederate Ar
n.y. and DR.. Z. E. Williams to 1.-THE
Ladies'
Resolutions were passed commencing
General Chaffee in his efforts to prevent
footing and eXcession by the American
Army in China.
Resolutions of respect were passed upon
the memory of several deceased members,
who hive died since the last meeting.
Sympathy was extended to Past Com
mander, Captain D. A. Timberlake, who is
absent in FLORIDA seeking a restoration
to health.
After extending vote OF thanks to Mrs.
Chisholm. at whose hosiery dinner was
served, the camp adjourned to meet next
ut Ashland Park, sometime in the sum
Eer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About lsichmond's
Citizens and Other Matters.

Interesting Facts About ltichmond's
Citizens aud Other Matters.
Mr.. r. L. Childress of Church Hill, who
has been sick, is improving SLOWLY.
Mr.. James N. Brown. who has been
very i!l5with the grip, is out again.
Miss Otey Cullen is the guest of Major
E. T.sD.sN1yers.s on West Franklin Street
Miss Rosie Mills Of Ashland, is visit
ing Miss Rosebud Brown, No. 26 West
Grace Street.
Mr. w. e. Mitchell is quite sick with
pneumonia at his residence, 40 North
Twenty-third-St Street.
Mr.. P4J., Griffin and wife returned to
the city Friday night, and are at home at
No. S07 East Grace Street.
Mr. w. S. Wood, formerly Of this city,
but now of Lynchburg- Va. is visiting
his father on East Grace Street
The Rev. Farther Mccarthy. of Albany,
N. y, is the guest Of Father II. j. Nc
keefrey, at the episcopal mansion.
Mrs. C. c. Roberts and Mrs. Kidd have
gone to Baltimore, to visit Mrs. G. c.
Roberts sister, Mrs. Captain Hastings.
Rev. Otis A. Glazebrool1, of Elizabeth,
n. J., is the guest Of his brother, Mr..
Larkin w. Glazebrook, No. 20S West
Main Street.
Captain Asa Rogers, Collector OF Inter
nal Revenue, was in the city yesterday. He
had nothing to say in reference to the
removal of his headquarters from Peters
burg to Richmond. The question will
probably not be decided for several
weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
,Jos,ab,s t.ou,.tship.
Especial Dispatch tc The Tlncs.)

Especial Dispatch tc The Tlncs)
HAMPDEN-SIDNEY. VA, Feb. %
The intermediate celebration closed to-
night with the four-act farce comedy
"Josiah's Courtship." presented by the
College Dramatic Club. VIM. NJ. Thorn
ton, Jr., of Charlottesville. acted the
part Of Josiah: R. E. Henry (manager),
of Tazewell, that of Thomas Hart; L..
E. Hubbard, Boiling. Richard Roland;
Fl. II. Nunroe. Maryland, Harry Sharp;
Cabell Fitzgerald. of Richmond, News
boy joe: R. II. Burroughs, Norfolk,
wallet Mike; H. NJ. Roberts DIRECTORY,
of Kentucky, Jeff; s. A. Mccoy. Moor
field, W. Va, Priscilla Brown; Richard
Stokes, Covington, Edna; Eugene Lee,
of Kentucky, Angel Birdie; James
Denham Pasco, of Florida, Mrs Black"
The play will be presented in Farm
vile Friday night next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
NEWPORT NEWS BRIBERY CASES
They Are Dismissed on Account OF th
Statute Of Limitation.
Especial Dispatch to The rlme..)

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Feb. %
The case of Mayor A. A. Moss, o.
Newpcrt News, and B. F, Smith, jaii
contractor, Of Washington, tho former
charged with accepting a brite of SEQ.
alleged to have been given by the latter
in securing the contract for 1898 for the
new city Jail, were called in the Police
Court this morning.
Police Justice J. D. G. Brown. being a
witness in both cases, vacated the bench
and Mayor Moss, upon whom, under the
charter Of the duty devolves, reluctant
ly assumed it, and designated Magistrate
E. S. Robinson.
Mr.. Robinson dismissed the cases. on
the ground that they were barred by
statute Of limitation. This disposes of all
the bribery indictments except one
against Samuel REGISTER and one against
Philip MarloWe.
A private telegram received here stated
that both Mayor Moss and B. F. Smith
united and sought for a trial, but that
the cases were nevertheless dismissed by
the Police Justice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
VIRGINIA LADY CHOSEN.
Daughters Name Mrs, Hetzei Hiss
torinn-GeneraI.
(Rv ASSocjat Presso

Daughters Name NJ Is. HetZei diSs
torinn-GeneraI.
(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution assem-
bled to-day to complete the work of their
tenth continental congress and adjourn
Another vote was cast to-day for the re-
naming ce-president-general, the CORE
spending secretary-general and the his
torian-general, the first ballot for these
officers Thursday having resulting in a
deadlock.
A rising vote of thanks was rendered
President Mckinley for his reception to
the D. a. r. on Wednesday.
On the second ballot Mrs. r. S. Hatcher.
of Indiana. was elected corresponding sec
retary-general. and Miss H r. Eetzel, OF
Virginia, historian-General-
The election of the remaining vice
president-Seneral was left to the Board
of Management
The recording secretary-general cast
the vote of the society for Mrs. Green
Clay Goodloe, of Kentucky, as assistant
historian-General.
The night session was devoted to re-
vision of the constitution.
At midnight the society adjourned un-
til February, 1902.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
BIG SNOW zSTORNl
ON VIRGINIA! COAST
Six Inches Of Snow at Norfolk and
Ten at Wilmington.
BLIZZARD OUTSIDE THE cAPEs.
wind Thirty Miles and Snow So Thick
That Observer Could Not See
Ships Should They Pass Out,
but None Dared Snil.
BLIZZARD OUTSIDE THE CAPEs
(special Dispatch to The Timcs.J

(SpeClat DlSpilCu 10 LIZ EAAAA-eS'/
NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 23.-Snow to-
night is falling heavily, and covers NO, NOT
folk some six inches deep. The ciouds
spat snow during the morning ard shorty
after noon the heavy fall, (which now
progressing, began. =.
When the street-car barns burned last
fall, the sweepers and snow plows useo
for cleaning the tracks were destroyed
and have not since been replaced. Shoulo
th.. snow not soon cease falling, the cars
must stop running.
A fierce cold wind accompanies the snow
fall and on the coast a blizzard RACES
BLIZZARD OUTSIDE.
The wind at Cape Henry is blowing
thirty miles an hour. Shipping is para
lived. None OF the masters of hai1-
dozen steamers scheduled to sail Tor
Europe this evening dared to go to sea-
Masters of coast-wisc steamers were
equally reluctant to so out in the pllnd-
ing snow and it is doubtful if a single
vessel passed out Cape Henry this alter
noon or tonight If any should 90 So
the observer cannot make them out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
THE LUMBER COM BINE.
The Visit from Maryland's Governor
Thought to Bear Upon Ii.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times)

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. Ex-Governor of
Maryland. John Walter Smith, was here
to-day. He said he was on private bust
ness, but is suspected of working at the
scheme to form the fifty million dollar
lumber trust which has been on for a
couple of years and which about all the
mills in Virginia, North and South Caro-
lima and Maryland have been asked to
enter.
Governor Smiths conference to-day
with Mr.. r. j. Camp. of Franklin.
heavy owner of juniper and other stand
ing timber. is believed by some to indi-
cate that it is proposed to corner the
juniper in the Dismal Swamp region.
Jeweler George Honnett, of Whining
ton, whose store was robbed recently. to-
day identified here some thirty watches
and other jewelry. found in the possession
of George Nash (colored). who is held
here on the charge Of robbing Honnett.
Nash will be taken 10 Wilmington for
trial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
FRATERNITY BANQUET.
Two Local Chapters Initiate New
Men


The Theta Chapter, of the Phi Chi
fraternity and the Gamma Chapter Of
the III N1u fraternity held their spring
former at the Jefferson and the latter
at Murphy's.
AT the Phi Chi banquet DR.. J. w. Hen
son presided and the following toasts
were responded to: Thirst" by Mr. ". j.
Gills: Ladies' by Mr. j. a. Arbuckle;
doll Babies by c. NJ. Baggarley;
Heat and Cold,'' by J. A. Stretch; "Phi
Chi" by DR.. L. A. Robertson; Troubles
OF a First-Years Medical Man. by E. NJ.
Law; "Anaesthetics, by a. NJ Burt;
.Matrimony,' by DR.. Paulus a. Irving.
The Pi Mu men initiated the following
king and Queen county; Herbert
Nann, of Petersburg, va; H.
B. Stone, of Martinsville; George T.
Myers, of Norfolk. Va. and. w. A. Shep-
herd, of Scottsville, Va
After limitations We're over the party
retired to Murphy's Hotel, where an ele-
CANT banquet was in waiting. DR.. Paul
Herman acted as toast-master and the fol-
lowing toasts were responded to: '.Pi N1u
Shall Live Forever by +. c.. Foster:
Our Goats" by R. P. Griffith; 1.-The
Medical Profession" by j. w. Jordan;
The Past. the Present. the Future by
Incl HOOKS, woman, by G.. w. 5Mer-
GER; r "Reminiscences" by DR.. R. T. Nc
Nair: Interminable Talker,'' by T. L.
CHM: and Our Graduates" by w. N.
Chinn.
Among those present were Paul Ker-
nan. 7. L. CHM. r. P. Griffith. j. c.
Foster, z. D. starke, r. S. Talbot, H.
o. Forbes. G. 7. Hundley, of Kappa AL
pha: c. J.. Andrews, ]. W.ssJordan. j.
G. Courtney, Dan Trigg.s Jr.sJ. P. Rex,
Thel. Hooks, w. N. Chinn, r. C. Brown,
w. G. Painter. H. c. Frayser, Of Beta
Chapter; Goats-H. B. Stone. W. A.
Shepherd, Geo. T. Myers, r. r. Hos
kins, Herbert Mann; Alumni-Dr. r. T..
McNair, resident at Retreat for the Sick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
DEATHS.

AreDONOUGH-Died. at his residence.
No. 6 North Eighteenth Street, Thurs
day evening at 4:15 o'clock. JAMES
McDONOUGH. in the seventy-sixth
Funeral MONDAY. February c5th. at
1890 4. NJ. from SIT. Patrick's Church.
SaItimore. New York and Washington
papers please cops.
HoGaN.-Entered into rest. February o.
1901. at A. ". MORTIMER HOGAN.
He leaves a wife and seven children to
RSinerai services from ST. PATRICK,
Church TUESDAY MORNING. 9:So
o'clock. With requiem mass
interment in Calvary Cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
GniuCt0T Texas

Mr. W r Gordon, the weIl-known civil
engineer, who was here for several
months as consulting engineer in connec-
ton with the construction of the Devel-
Mr.. Gordon spent several weeks recently
at his home in Louisa. county. He is now
on his way to Texas to engage in railway
construction.
nected recently undertook the construc-
ton of a tunnel or the Baltimore and
Ohio Railway. but threw up the contract
as the result of a change in plans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
TO
PLAY VIRGINIA
Comprehensive Schedule Arranged
for the Famous Baseball
Team This Season.
..a,., n,sna,ch TO INC Tamee.)

fs,cc,,1 DISPATCH TO The TimeeD
cEoRGETowN. p. c.. Feb. .,ss-Mam,
o,-cr Joseph T. Lynch. of the 1eot corr 49,,
University baseball team. mas JUS w. .ho
,,,cfcs, his schedule OF games ~.
49,, .ooson and made it public To-
,,s-st u,he schedule calls Tor t"ehts
..e,.cn ra.nes in all. including coE.ss,'
,r,,a, all the leading university aI.o
,cre teams IN the East, cScetl 10 i.-.,,.r,.d
mere being three games each "a "'.e -
viii, Yale Princeton, ARD saS,a-
80 an;cce with Pennsylvania ana Ma ny,
land Universities. inc seiie0
SIS announced as follows. ~
a..oh 80 I7riday-Lafayettc College, at
Georgetown. c.,,oudet Covern-
mental College for the Deal ana A'uiiio'
at Georgetown ,, r-o,,ore at
snr;, Thursday-Yale University. at
anril S. Monday-Princeton University
at Georgetown ~
April 3. Tuesday-1ale UNIVERSITY d.
Georgetown -,,,ors,+r of
anril 10. Wednesday-UniVersity Oh
Pennsylvania, at Georgetown.
anrii 10. Saturday-United States Naval
Academy. at Annapolis, Mo
anril II. acknowledgement Jnirer-
sitv. at Georgetown.
Anril %. STANDARDIZATION, Nauohdi
League team, at Georgetown Spenaihs3.
auril "a, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Nd
,ional League team. at Georgetown
tpendingD.
April q. Saturday-University OF VIZ
.inia, at Charlottesville, Va.
snril so Tuesday-Cniversity OF Mary
land, at Georgetown.
May .. Fridas-UniVersity OF virginia
at Georgetown.
Ia i
sinia, at Washington.
May S. Observation-Disclosures Agricui-
t,ral College, at Georgetown.
Nav IL. Saturday-university Of West
Virginia, at Georgetown.
MAY Is, University OF
(, Maryland at Baltimore. Nd
/ May is, Saturday-unirersty OF Prince
ton. at PRINCETON. y. j.
Nav q, l'riday-Dickinson College, at
Carlisle, Pa
MAY q, Monday-Yale University, at
New Haven. Conn
May IS. Tuesday-Holy Cross College,
al Worcester. Mass.
May %. Observation-Disclosures Academy,
al Andovcr. Mass.
Nav 50. Thursday Decoration Day.
Brown University. at Providence. r. i.
May 81, Friday-Fordham College. at
J Fordham. n. \.
June ], enthusiastically OF Penn
sylrania, at Philadelphia, Pa
jerome Bradley, Princeton '97. who has
been engaged to coach GeorGetown's
team the entire season. will take charge
next Friday, March LIST, of the candidates
who respond to the call of Captain
Mike Walsh for that day. Students
/ who have thus far been reported as can
4 didates for the team are: Drake, Drill,
Aferius. and Cranston. catchers; Mime
han. Cox. Seitz. S. Edn,onston, Mckay,
Golden. and Bluett. pitchers; Steve,
+ o'Donnell. and DeyIin. first base; Lime
: han. Hanratty. Abbottachio, and C'Iinra,
second base: Moran. short stop; Abbat-
tachio and Tom Smith, third base; Walsh,
left field: O'Connor. Fay, and Golden.
center field, and Murphy, Byrnes. and
Burbank. right field.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
Senator Fairfax Horc:

Senator Henry Fairfax. of Loudoun. is
at the Jefferson. after having spent a few
days at the country home of Hon. Don
Cameron, on the coast of South Carolina
Senator Fairfax said he had q delightful
time. eating fish and oysters and CLANS
and Holsters. But it is plain he missed
the horses one usually finds at country
place, and. besides he is used to having
on his farm several hundred of the finest
horses in Virginia His hackneys are cell
ebrated beyond the limits of Virginia.
Senator Fairfax and Mrs. Fairfax will
there are many who hope to see him back
in Richmond as Loudoun's delegate to the
Constitutional Convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
GEN. BOTHA ASKS
FOR A MEETING
Wishes TO Discuss Terms for a Gen
eraI Surrender to
British.
lR1 Associated Press.l

LONDON. Feb 2s.-rhe Weekly Dis
patch says it learns on good authority
that a special Cabinet Council was sum
moned Saturday to consider a communi-
cation from Lord Kitchener to the ef-
feet that General Botha had sent an
emissary admitting that he was out
manoevered and asking for meeting
with a view of arranging 4 general sur
render.
The position of Dewet as a freebooter
was a matter of consideration of Lord
Kitchener who wired for clear instruc-
lions respecting the terms of settlement
Lord Kitchener sent General Ectha
officer back, fixing 3 o'clock Wednesday
for the meeting. Meanwhile the British
commander is completing operations by
which he hopes to catch Dewet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24

5Staley entertained about fifteen friends
at midnight supper at Murphy's.
Two Years ago Mr.. sta1ey celebrated
the anniversary Of his birth In Dresden,
Germany, and last year at Paris, at which
time the three Powers brothers, who were
quests last night, were also present. Mr..
Staley is very popular among the mem
bers of his profession, and was the recip-
lent of many congratulatory messages
last night.
drunk standing. Nj. Wells was to have
been present, but was unayoidably
absent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
SPECIFIC CHARGE
AGAINST JUDGE
Five Articles Adopted by North Caro-
lima Legislature
AGAINST -FURCHEs AND DOUGLAS
a Solemn and Impressive scene-Tho
Senate Receives the House Stands
in:-TheyNill Organizes a Court
Of impeachment Monday.
fsnoc,a, Disnotcb to rbc rimes !,

RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. 2S.-The House
of Representatives to-day adopted the
specific articles of Impeachment against
Chief Justice FurcheS and Associate
Justice Douglas, of the North Carolina
Supreme Court. The document consists
of five specific charges against the judges
in the matter of their recitinS in the
Theophilus White Shell-Fish Commission
case.
After the adoption of the articles the
House proceeded N body TO the Senate
chamber and presented them to that
body.
IMPRESSIVE SCENE.
The Senators received the Representa-
tives standing, and listened to the read
ing of the articles, which consisted OF
fifteen pages of typewriter manuscript
When the ceremony was concluded and
the Representatives retired from the
chamber, the Senate adopted a resolution
to the effect that the Senate will organ
ize as a court of impeachment on Mon
day at 1890 p. NJ, and that thereafter
the President of the Senate shall sum-
mon the defendant judges to appear ut
the bar of the court and make answer to
the charges on 4 date to be decided upon
when the court shall have been organized
Monday.
DEFENDANTS COUNSEL.
While the defendants decline as yet to
announce the names of counsel they have
or intend to retain, it is understood that
their counsel will be Hon. +. I. Osborne,
Ex-Governor a. j. Jarvis, Fab. II. Bus
bee, Hon C. A. Cook Gunior member
Supreme Court bench and s. f. Long.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
DEAD UNDER HIS BED.
Mr.. Samuel J. N1aupln Died Alone and
Was Found by Callers.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Feb. "a
couple of gentlemen had occasion to call
at the home of Mr. Samuel j. Maupin,
on College Road, but repeated knocks
brought no reply. Investigation showed
that Mr.. Maupin, who lived alone, was
dead. and his body was found lying
under 4 bed stiff in death.
Several years ago he suffered stroke
of paralysis, and it is presumed a second
attack killed him. He was last seen
alive yesterday morning at about 8
o'clock.
Mr.. Maupin was 80 years of age, and
was a brother of eX-Councilman j. C..
Maupin. He entered the army in the
Junior Guards, later Company II. Thirty
second regiment. He was promoted to
second sergeant for bravery. He was 4
gallant soldier, and will be buried in
the soldiers section of Cedar Grove
tomorrow afternoon, Rev. w. p. Rob-
erts, of the Episcopal Church. officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
Ono Petition Flied.

a petition in bankruptcy was fled yes
terGay by Mr.. Charles E. Wade. of the
late firm OF Wade Brothers, tobacconists,
who made 4 general deed of assignment
about ten years ago for the benefit OF
their creditors. His liabilities are s..
BLISS: assets, $3.50, claimed as exempt
Mr.. Ordway Fuller is counsel for the pc.
titioner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
Relic of"Ye o,den Times"

Messrs. Allen and Wilson have on eS-
hibition an interesting relic of many
years ago. in the shape OF an old spin
ming wheel.
The wheel was purchased from the es-
tate of the late Mrs. Jane Winston. of
Hanover county. 1t is one hundred and
sixty-nine years old, and for five genera
tons it turned in the chimney-corner of
the Winston homestead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
Cl:,ss M..eti,,.

AT the call of Mr.. Daniel D. Wilcox.
president of the graduating class of the
held meeting yesterday morning at the
college building and discussed at length
the publication in one of the city papers
charging certain members of the class
with attempting to cheat in the coming
examination. The statements were de-
nounced as false.
No further action was. taken by the
class during. the day, as the matter was
satisfactorily explained and corrected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
Cargo on Fire.

(By Associated Press.)
PROVIDENCE, X. T., Feb. 23.-The fact
that the cargo OF the steamer Simon j.
Murphy. which arrived here yesterday at
noon. was on fire for twenty-eight hours
during her passage from Newport News
to Providence. YVES announced to-day.
Captain Crocke-'s prompt action In turn
ing steam into the cargo undoubtedly pre-
vented a serious disaster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
THE WOLVES AND THE LAMBS.
Girls Lured Away by Heartlcss Men.
Two Under Arrest.
tspecia, Dispatch to The Times,

Especial D1sisdtcn 11mss:7
SUFFOLK, VA, Feb. 2S.-Fifteen-year-
old Matte Wilson, who was lured to Nor
folk by James NJ. Swindell, married
man, and who was rescued by the police
when about to be taken to questionable
house. returned to her home here this
evening.
The girl sobbed while She told the story
of the man who planned her ruin. She
was left in charge of a negro woman
while Swindell sought quarters. Later
she was taken to negro dive. when an
officer arrested Swindell. who was given
a term in Jail
Matte says Swindell promised to get
her position in silk factory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
IMMEDIATE EXECUTION.
Court Ready to Put Its DEGREES Into
Effect.
(Bv Associated Pr

SHANGHAI, February 23.-The latest
edict of the Chinese court expressed the
desire that Chi-Hsien and Hsu- Cheng- u,
now in the hands Of the Powers, pc
handed over for immediate execution.
Native newspapers assert that Ii Hung
Chang has telegraphed that the negotla-
lions are at deadlock, and that he has
memorialized the Throne, admitting his
inability to arrive at a settlement, and
offering himself for punishment, in ac-
cordance with Chinese custom.
The Emperor has sent to Prince Ching
and Ii Hung Chang the draft Of the
proposed future court etiquette for the
approval Of the ministers of the Powers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
Were Burned to Death.
fBy Associated Press.)

lBy Assoclateu Press.)
VERSAILLES, IND, Feb. 23.-George
James and his four young daughters
were burned to death in their farm
house. four miles from Versailles, early
to-day. y son u years old made des-
perate effort to get his father and sisters
from the building, but failed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
ncve,onmenr Of Mineral Lands.

Major j. C. Watson. of Abingdon. is at
Murphy's Major Watson commanded
GINA Regiment during the Spanish war.
He is now the manager of the Douglass
Company. which owns probably 10000
acres of timber and mineral=lands in
sGrayson and other counties. The devel-
opment Of this property on an extensive
scale Will probably be begun soon.