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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
NEW RIVER FULL
OF ICE FLoEs
A Bridge Washed Away
and a Man Drowned.
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
Dynamite Magazine Blows UP and
Shakes the Country Around.
AN EmPL0YE ANNIRILATED
Capi,alisrs With Millions Behind
Them to Harness New Isiyer
for Electric Power-A
Great Enterprise
Being Pushed
Through.
AN EmpLoYE ANNlRILATED

EAST RADFoRD, VA. March s.-spe-
cial-New River is out of its banks, and
its; surface is white with foe ice The
temporary bridge of Walton, Luck & Co.,
near the new tunnel. was again washed
away last night One OF their workmen.
in attempting to cross the river in a ca
noe, was drowned.
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
at Walton, Luck & Co.. $ magazine yes
terday, just after one of their employees
entered; the door. a. terrific explosion
shook the country for miles around,
breaking windows and dishes. Two large
boxes of dynamite had explcded. No
part OF the man was found.
Capitalists have taken steps to erect
a twelve-fJot damn across New Rive,
Just beyond the corporate limits. for tbs
purpose of obtaining power to generate
electricity and for manufacturing pur-s
poses The company has $2,0oo,OG0 oil
capital.
FOR 4 PUBLIC BUILDING.
Congressman Otey is pushing his bill
to obtain $4,000 appropriation for a public
building at Radsordt This insures the
holding of the United States District
Court at this place. The terms of this
court will then be held, for the South
west, at Abingdon and Rafford.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
And Covered With a Profusion of
Lilies, Roses and Carnations.
THE SEATING OF Mr.. QUAY
aIr. Ross Opposed, 1t in Consti'u-
tionai Arsumcnt-Mr.T Teller Dis
cusscd Conference Report
on Financial Bi:l-Num-
bcr oG Private Pension
Bills Passed.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-In the House
today the desk of Representative Epes,
of Virginia, who died last night, was
hung with crepe and covered with pro-
fusion of cut flowers, lilies, roses and car
nations. The Chaplain in his invocation
made feeling references to the death OF
AIR. Epes.
1t had been intended to proceed to-day
with the Aldrich-R Robbins contested cleo
ton case, but unanimous consent was
given to vacate the order heretofore
made and postpone the final vote until
next Tuesday at 2:So the debate contin-
ung Monday and Tuesday.
NIr. Weeks, of Michigan from the Com
mittee on Elections, No. s. gave notice
that the Wise-Youns contested election
case. from the Second District OF Vir-
ginia, would be called up Immediately
after the Aldrich-I,obb!ns case was con-
nj, nd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
UNDER ADVISEM ENT.
opinion in Kentucky Contest Not Es

Opinion i'll Kentucky Contest Not TX
pcc,eH for Several Days.
LOUISVILLE, ky, March 3.-After
hearing argument by Former Governor
Bradley for the Republicans, and zach
Phelps for the Democrats. Judge Field,
in the Circuit Court to-day, took under
advisement the cases to determine the
rights of the rival claimants to the OF
fees Of Governor and Lteutenant-Gover-
nor.
An opinion is nc: expected for some
days. When it is announced. an appeal
will be taken to the State Court of Ap-
peals, which the Democrats claim has
final jurisdiction. The Republicans, how
ever, viii! try to get the case oet3re the
IT,ite6 states Supreme Court. if the de-
cis.on is against them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
TILE nn1AcNcIAL END.

The various committees haze lost no
time in organizing and planning for the
campaign. The Finance Committee, Major
James D. Patton, chairman. is receiving
suhscriptions to stock and liberal contri-
buttons.
At the meeting OF the Finance Commit
tee held yesterday afternoon. many checks
were received some Of them calling for
amounts of 500, $50 and $3.50, and the total
received to date amounts to between
$500 and 5000. The committee feels much
encouraged and canvass will be begun
this week. The following letter is being
sent out by the chairman of the COM
mittee to the various business men and
manufacturers of this city:
"Gent!emen,-The subscription books OF
The Richmond Carnival Association are
now open at No. SO East Main Street
and YOUR liberal cooperation and support
is earnestly requested. You will kindly
Indicate on the enclosed postal, or by
Communication with our treasurer, Mr.
q. TT. Funsten, the number. of shares OF
stock YOU desire in the association. Capt.
toI stock $4,000, divided into shares of $40
each. payable on demand.
OBJECT.
.rhe association has been organized
for the purpose of advancing the In
terests Of Richmond. and the State ger e.
rally. by holding street fairs, carnivaiS,
&c. from time to time as the occasion
seems; to demand. The first street falr
and carnival will be held ia>tne city Oh
Richmond May 14th-19th
"A committee has been appointed TO
visit vou in the next few days. but as
our time is limited We nope II VIII De your
Measure to respond promptly by nail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
TRESTLE ACROSS MAIN.
The New Railroads Elevated Struc-
tnrc. HuiIt Last Nicht.

ne NEW I.ItIfo.tu > EieVaecU s'RKHC-
tnrc HuiIt Last Night.
The long trestle of the RIchmond.
Petersburg and Carolina Railroad was
last night extended from the river up
Fifteenth Street and across Main Street
to where the Union Station is to be built.
Workmen began putting up. the spans
at an early hour last night. and lanterns
were stretched in various places to at
ford them sufficient light to see how
to do the work securely.
At about 3 o'clock this morning Main
Street twas completely blochaded with
the material and workmen.
The scene was an odd one. on account
OF the fact that so few tresties are built
in one night, or even parts of them.
No spectators witnessed the stretch
ing of the spans, and the work was
done in the quietest possible way
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
STORY DENIED.
General Lee is Not to Succeed General

General Lee Is Not to Succeed General
Lu,,fnw.
wAsHtNGToN. March Sit is said at
the War Department that there Is no
INN ediate intention OF making any imme-
date changes in the military commands
In Cuba. a specific denial was made OF
the story that General Fitzhugh Lee is
to succeed General Ludlow. as military
governor Of the city of Havana.
General Ludlow's assignment as presi-
dent OF the Military War College Is not
intended to interfere with his duties in
Havana.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND.
= BOARD OF Officers to Meet There on
= 49, nI.,..x.I 9Th

"a BOnrd OF U1HCeFs 10 NJ HteC 1IHere on
March 9th.
WASHINGTON, March ga board of
of1icers, consisting CT Colonel Wallace,
n Randolph, First Artillery; Major
James wv. Pope, 1uartermaster, United
states Army. and CAPTAIN Henry w.
Hupbell, of the artillery. has been or
dered ito meet at Sullivan's Island, South
carolina, March 9Th, to ascertain the
pr,ces at wtliich the different holdings on,
the two tracts of land on that island,
the tttlesto which was recently ceded by
tho Legislature OF South Carolina, can,
be obtained and to recommend in each
case as to ,whet ther the lands could be
fpurtha sgd slt the prices stated, or wileth-;
.orsst would be advantageous to Institute.
cord emma ton proceedings for their ac-
3nlrisit lon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
TO HUNT G0EBEL's ASSASSIN.
An appropriation of S1oo, GOO Made Co
Carry OF, the Work,

FRANKFORT, KY. March s.-The
Democratic Senate to-day passed the
bill for the appointment OF the commits
tee to hunt down the person or persons
who assassinated Governor Goebel. and
appropr.ating s1o0,GG0 to carry on the
work.
The bill had previously passed the
House, and now goes to Governor Beck
ham for approval
The Republican Senate. sitting In the
same hall, took no part in the proceed
ingS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
King of the Carnival VIII Have Pos
session of the City's Keys.
TO BE A FEATURE OF THE WEEK
Various Committees Have Been Or
.apizcu an.i Are Now Hard 1T
Work t'criectin. Plans to Make
the Celebration the Most
Notable the South Has
Ever Il nown.
Carnival Week, Richmond, Eaay

Carnival Week, T:CN!:iUisu, !siay
I4th to I9th.
The various committees of the Richmond
Carnival Association are ROW down to
hard work and are spariDg no efforts to
make the May Carnival a grand success.
The preliminary work has been disposed
of and the actual work begun.
Since the beginning Of the week just
ended. much has been accomplished Meet
inss have been held and the project tho
roughly discussed. Ideas were exchanged.
working committees appointed. official
headouarters of the association establish
ed ard each department placed in charge
of competent head.
Mr.. 2. a. S Brine has been seleete! as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
John S. HARDWOOD.
CV1ce-President.)

eve feel it unnecessary to call your
ot+antionr to tine value and good that will
. accrme to richmond and her people from
the entertainment ito be given by the
= e7 ..1,rr, hiking you in advance for liberal
r,ntton to this most worthy and
nublic-spirited enterprise, we are, very
truly yours, ,,,-I,, -, .:,,.,ae,,.
..RIcHMOND CARNlV;Al !. II AssOCIA-
TON. .1,1-,,,,, :, :, ~,
Il rrhar Adyertising Committee also rec os-
.,;,a.s ~. stbat the duties devolying on them
great test Importance. The public
/ ~, d he made thoroug ughIy familiar with
a,o,,,,, o. =! ,7---
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
FELL AND BROKE HIS NECK.
DanvilIe Infested by a Gang o

Danvi1Ie infested by q Gang OF
Thieves.
DANvILLE, VA, March Especial
Morris Allen, colored barber. while
drunk, fell down a fight OF stairs at John
carrolrs barber-shop this afternoon and
broke his neck.
A number of stores were broken into
here last night. and the police believe the
city to be infested with gang of ex-
perts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04

the assistant secretary, and much of the
detail work will be performed by him,
and he will act as the official reofesehta-
tive in the business transactions OF the
associa ton Mr. Brine is to be found at
the official headquarters OF the Richmond
Carnival Association, No. SO East Main
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
Doc.4.asc q, is Cotton. stocks.

d LIvERPOcL March 3a recount OF,
the S tech OF cotton here shows a de-
crease of 1922 bales, including I, Sss
bales American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Mr.. Hay, of Virginia, then announced
with an expression of profound sorrow
on the part of himself and his associates,
the death of Mr.. Epes. He offered reso-
lutions of respect and sympathy, which
were unanimously adopted.
A committee of eighteen members was
appointed by the Speaker, to act with a
Senate committee, as 4 funeral escort
1t includes the entire Virginia delega-
ton in the House, and Representatives
Rhea, Of Kentucky; Mccall, of Massachu-
setts: DeArmond,o Missouri; jenkins, of
Wisconsin; ]. S. Williams, of Illnois;
Joy, of Missouri; Clayton, OF Ala
bama: and Henry and Bailey, of Tex
as Then, at 12:GS P. NJ. as further
mark of respect to the deceased, the
House adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
In the Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The Senate
held a brief session to-day, adjournins
early on account of the death OF Repre-
sentative Epes, of Virginia. During the
session MIR. Ross, of Vermont, spoke in
opposition to the seating tof Mr.. NJ. S..
Quay, and Mr.. Teller spoke in criticism
of the conference report on the currency
bill. A number of private pension bills
We're passed during the day.
When the Senate convened Mr.. Petit
grew introduced, and the Senate passed,
a resolution in5tructing the Secretary of
War to send to the Senate the proceed
ings in the court-martial proceedings of
1864 against the then LieUtenant-Colonel
Corbin, now Acknowledgement of the
army. The resolution also calls for other
information bearing upon General Cor
bins military record.
The Quay resolution was then laid be-
fore the Senate, and Mr. Ross, of Yer
mont, made an address, in which he Op-
posed the seating of Mr.. Quay. He con-
tended that under the constitutional pro
vision vacancy in the Senate could
only be filed when 1t occurred during a
recess of the Legislature. The Quay case
did not, to his mind, meet this require
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
wEarslEH ps,EEesAs .: = !. ! ST g ].

Forecas. for Sunday ard Monday
Virgirisr-Fair Sunday. sfoHday csoudy.
probably rain: fresh north TO east winds.
North and South caFolina--fatr Sun
day: Monday cloudy. probably rain. fresh
north to east winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
RANGE OF, rnEnnoMErEr.

Following was the range OF the thcr-
n,cme;er at The Times office yesterday:
9 A. NJ. 81: I2 NJ SO; 5 r. M., A.; 6 p. M.
80: 9 p. NJ. 80; 1e NJ. 3e. Average, 3s.5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-04
CONFERENCE REPORT.

{
At the close of Mr.. Ross speech, Mr.
Teller of Colorado, took the floor to dis
cuss the conference report of the finan-
cial bill. He maintained that too much
power was given the Secretary of the
Treasury, and he was opposed to an the
provisions of the measure, which he dis
cussed in detail
Mr.. Teller said he did not believe it
was a good thing to extend the public
debt. but he did not think the gold
standard would be maintained without 1t.
Mr.. Teller asserted there had been no
effort made in the last twelve years to
reduce the public debt, nor would there
be by the Republican party.
Mr.. Teller asked why with all the money
in the Treasury, ie could not be used to
pay current expenses instead of issuing
bonds
Mr. Allison replied that this would pre-
vent any evil effects from a possible end
less chain. and was to prevent drain
upon the Treasury.
Referring to the premium of six cer
cent. on the proposed bonds, Mr.. Teller
argued that they would still go higher, be-
cause the holder could at any time ge.
the full face value OF them In money.
drawing two psr cent. interest while hold
ing the bonds, meantime paying no taxes.
He predicted that under the operation
o. lne proposed law the DlnRS WOIld con-
troll the volume of the currency.
DISASTROUS EFFECTS.
Referring to the recent act of the Treas
ury in coming to the assistance of the
banks in an emergency. he said that the
money then deposited could not now be
taken out without creating disastrous ef-
fects.
Mr.. Teller criticised the bimetaHic de-
claratlon of the bill as silly and weak, be-
cause it meant nothing. Senators who had
stood here for years calling themselves
bimetaihsts, had accepted the gold stand
ard bill at the dictation of caucus and
the probability was that they would go
TO the full length dema nded by the banks.
At O'Clock the pension appropriat ton
bill was taken up, button account Of slim
attendance of Senators its final considera-
ton was postponed.
Aster the executive session the doors
were reopened and the Senate took up
private pension bills. Of which thlrty-seven
were passed.
Mr.. Martin. of Virginia. announced the
death of Representative Epes. and the fol-
lowing were appointed a committee to at
tend the funeral on behalf of the Senate:
Messrs Daniel. Martin. Perkins. Scott
and Harris. AS a further mark Of respect
the Senate then at 3::45 T. N. adjourned -
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lcontinue& on Eighth Page.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22
Bill vialrs victory n. Randolph.
lRandolph letter in Montpelier Journal
From the Burlington Free Press

1t is curious to note that the Telegram
of Barre said the result was a "most en-
phatic endorsement of Wall" The query
is, what did the voters "endorse?" Was
it the most persistent and disgraceful per-
scnal canvass, with all sorts of promises,
and,the other things told above, that was
ever held in town? At the caucus mob
took possession of the hall, the head of
the Wall ticket was chairman, voters hand
ed up their tickets over each others heads,
like reaching out for tickets at a circus.
There was no record, no checking, no way
of knowing whether they were legal voters
in town, whether they ever voted the Re
publican ticket before. There is no doubt
whatever that many who voted were Dem
ocrats, and as for any care that was taken
to prevent there could have been plenty of
repeating. Are these the things the Re-
publicans of Randolph have "most EN-
phatically endorsed is the question many
citizens of Randolph are raising, aud il the
answer is yes, they are not proud of their
town. Among observers of the proceed
ings there are those who have hardly a
doubt that if only Republicans who we're
entitled to vote had voted at the caucus
the Kimball ticket would have been elect
ed. He had the votes of the best Repub-
licans, the business men, the citizens who
have the best interest of the community
at heart, and he has right to be proud of
the character of his support and the size
of his vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22
Mind a Blank Five DAYS.

Winnie Gould, 20, who disappeared from
his home in Burlington a week ago, was
found on an unoccupied farm at Unity
Since leaving Burlington he has no remem-
brance of what transpired. The farm on
which he was found formerly belonged to
his father Scion Gould of Claremont, and
had been placed in the hands of a real es +
tate agent for sale. Friday the agent
drove to the farm, and while conducting
an intending purchaser through the build
ings came across young Gould sitting on a
couch in one of the rooms Gould appear
ed to be all right, and told the agent that
he was out on a fishing trip, and was
going spend the night in the house. He
fell asleep, and shortly afterward awoke,
having regained his reason At the time
of his leaving Burlington he had some $50,
and on reaching home the sum was found
to be intact, with the exception of few
dollars. The physicians say that overwork
and close attention to business caused the
blank of five days. On reaching home he
was very weak, but hopes are entertained
for a complete recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22
- a1 n0o. ooo 20 ss,OOO.OOO.

lanes ]. Shedd, who recently died IN
Uoe e was born in Royalton about
on a Seors 400. Owing to the poverty OF
S Sis yfstber's family he was early bound out
t elI b ,eV =, acbed the age of 81 He drove
.nl ne Co. fon msnv wears between Springfield,
Mes Mass ar and Albany, N. Y, and then be, be-
Mass p pnH and Washington, After
v S"Hro.ds were built he went into the
butchering business in Ma lotnts i'm in.
Through his business ana reai SI SatUeen
u I' 600 600 and 100000. He left no
children, aud the greater part OF JUS i Ia
is left to his relatives. Among .n Nh and
M Te Iobn Knowlton of Stockbridge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22
MIches Of Cape Nome.

The steamer D.rigo, which arrived at
Seattle from Lynn canal Monday, had on
board So passengers, who brought $780,
600 in gold dust. The passengers estimate
the summers output from the Klondike at
$25 900, 600 to $40, 600 600. Passengers on
the steamer Alpha, which has arrived at
Vancouver, claim that the gold fields of Cape
Nome are richer than anyone has reported
Twenty men, working on one claim,
PANIED out $50, 600 in four weeks There
were five passengers on the Alpha, and
four of them claim to have brought back
$3.50, 900 in gold dust. The gold producing
area Of Nome, it is reported, seems much
greater than it was at first supposed, and
all over the country men are reported to
gold
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22
Disorder and Confusion.

DelegSte from Newport Caused Trou-
Die In the Democratic state Conven-
tiOn with N Resolution InstructInp
delegates TO NatiOt nj Convention.
The Democratic state convention at
montpelier Thursday broke up in disorder
and confusion. John NJ. Hazel of Newport
precipitated the trouble by introducing a
resolution directing the delegates to the
Kansas City convention to vote for VIM. ]
Bryan for president and for W. r.. Hearst
owner OF the New York Journal, for vice
president. Attempts were made TO smoth-
er the resolution by Offering amendments
but Mr. Hazel was obdurate. He secured
the floor, and reviewed the action taken bv
the Vermont delegates TO Chicago in 1896.
caustically enquired how j. w. Gordon of
Barre, gold Democrat, got on that dele
gatlon, and urged the passage of his reso-
luton. I. w. Molony of Rutland, one of
the delegates TO Chicago in 1896, was in
terrogated as to how Mr.. Gordon got on
the delegation. He replied that he had
oeen trying for four years to find out but
had not succeeded.
Mr.. Hazel and scores of delegates behind
him still insisted on vote on his resolution.
but amid great confusion the chair declared
the motion tabled and the convention adj
journed.
1t was evident that instructions to the
delegates to vote for Bryan were not neces-
sary-they declared they would do that
anyway-but the name of Mr.. Hearst for
vice-president did not meet with particular
favor. As the delegates left the hall many
OF them were in no enviable frame of mind
and they denounced in double-barreled
language the action of the chairman for his
disposition of the resolution and his haste
III declaring the convention adjourned
After the convention adjourned the state
committee met and organized by electing
Emory S. Harris of Bennington chairman,
and {. A. c. jackson of Montpelier. secre-
tary. The delegates to the National con
also organized, electing T. W. Mallory
chairman, Il. s. Childs secretary. J.H.
Senter of Montpelier was made "A member
OF the National Democratic committee
from Vermont and the delegates to the
National convention agreed to support G.
w. Kelley of Burlington for sergeantat-
arms for Vermont.
The Vermont delegates will start for
Kansas City on Saturday, June 30, joining
the special train carrying the Massachusetts
delegates at Montpelier Junction that even
ing