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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
EXPLOSION OF
A WATER TANK
A Man Washed Violently Away and
HisLeg Torn Partly Off. Another
Man Injured.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)

ABINGDON, VA, Feb. lS.-The ne"
fifty thousand gallon wooden tank reser-
yoir Of the Abingdon Water and Light
Company exploded with great force, seri-
ously injuring Anderson Cook. an aged
colored man. who was engaged in filling
with earth the deep ditch containing the
iron delivery pipe, washing him violently
down the hill some two hundred feet,
through a wire fence, tearing away the
calf of one OF his legs and otherwise in
turing him, so that his recovery is not
certain.
Mr.. Click. the foundryman and ma
chinest was injured and wounded about
the face, and a boy named Hall. who
was near, was violently thrown q con
siderable distance The tank was located
one hundred feet perpendicular above
Main Street. and the face of the hill five
hundred feet between the tank and Main
Street, at the. United States building, oc-
scupied with residences, was badly inun-
dated.
Owing to4the location of the tank on a
lateral spur of the hill, the water divided
east and west, or the result would have
been more disastrous. The tank had
thirteen hoops constructed Of iron rods,
some of them fve-eighths and others
-fourths of an inch in diameter.
most Of them parting away from the
JOINTS The structure was sixteen feet
high and Twenty-Five feet In diameter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
Secretary of the Aryan Order Of St.
George Takes it Up.
AN ARTILLERYMAN's crime.
Sent to tho Grand Jury for Attempts
ing 10 Kill HIS Own Child.
Col. George A. Keller Sue
cceds "A +. Campbctias
Manager of the
Chamberiin.
1speslal pIspateh to rhe rlme,.)

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Feb B.-Nis-
count de Fronsac, secretary OF the lhryan
Order of ST. George, one of the Oldest OF
English societies, was in the city lo-uay
with a view of interesting the city oni-
ciaIs and business men in a proposition
to celebrate here the first declaration ol
independence in America on OCTOBER iVtu
next, which will be the anniversary or
the proclamation of Virginia in 1649 by
the Governor. Sir William Berkley, anu
the Grand Assembly at Jamestown, as an
independent Kingdom under Charles IT,.
at the time that Cromwell and Parlia-
ment We're ruling in England,
This celebration will be one of world-
wide note, and it is claimed that 1t viii
attract at least 100000 visitors to the city
which secures IT. 1t will be held here or
in Norfolk.
DIR. AGREE DECLINES.
Rev DR. r. r. AGREE. Of Clarksville.
tended him by the Baptist Church on
account of the resignation of Rev. c. e.
Cox.
Judge Barham, of the Corporation
Court to-day granted an Injunction TO
the firm of Pettus and Aud. printers.
aSains. G.. 3. a. Booker. manager OF the
Academy of Music. and NIr. L. B. ReE-
nolds restraining them from distributing
advertising matter of any kind except
that on programmes and tickets in the
academy during the performances. The
injunction grows out of an alleged breach
of contract between the printers and
manager
The plumbing firms of the city WILL
unless the decision rendered by Judge
~ thil
morning IS reversed by the higher court.
have to pay license which is imposed
upon them by the city ordinance The
plumbers claimed immunity, but were
fined $50. They say they will take the
case to the Court of Appeals.
MOZIER-MOORE.
Mr. A. J. Mozier and Miss Teresa
Moore. two well known people. were
married this morning at St Vincent's
Catholic Church. Rev. Father Charles e.
Donahoe officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Mozier
left for a tour.
Colonel George a. Keller this morning
succeeded Mr.. A. f. Campbell as man
aser of the ChamherIiu Hotel. Colonel
Keller is a Bostonian. and is said to be
an experienced hotel man. The change in
the management came as "a surprise to
many people, especially among the em-
ployes OF the Chamberliu.
Mrs Annie Davis. aged So, died at heI
home in Hampton after a brief illness.
Her husband survives her.
TRIES TO KILL HIS CHILD.
William Hoffer, % years of age, ar
tiileryman at Fort Monroe is under arr
rest charged with trying to kill his IT,
months-old child. He was sent on to the
grand jury by Mayor White. of Phoebus
The child was covered with bruises. The
wife claims that Hoffer is Jealous of
the child.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
NEGRO INFANT
EATEN BY RATS
A Most Distressing instance Of Want
and Suffering Comes
TO LIGHT.

A most distressing instance OF neslect
and suffering came to light yesterday
afternoon when it was found that
negro baby. whose fifteen months of life
have, been a struggle against starvation,
had been almost eaten up by rats.
A more awful story of distress and IN
humanity has never been found in Rich
mond.
Martha Turner (colore0 is poor, sim
ple-minded creature, who keeps BODY ana
soul together by the pickinss OF the
dumps. supplemented by begging. The
wretched hovel in which this woman
lives is situated at the extreme end of
Twenty-sixth- Street. near the Nine-Mlie
Road One room remains of what was
once a four-room house The others have.
gone for fuel, as have the floor and parts
of the inner woodwork. Not pane or
glass remains in the windows. and pass
#ers-by have little guessed that this was
the habitation of human beings
The poor creature who occupies this
shanty is the mother of three children,
two boys about ten years old, and an In
fant of fifteen months. This frail bark
of humanity lies in a dying condition.
1t has been almost eaten up by rats OF
this di1apidated house, who have been
starving, too
The first attack of the rats was on
Thursday last. The child was sleeping
on pile of rags on the dirt floor. Three
toes were eaten away On Friday the
child was again left while its mother was
begging or picking. When she returned
two fingers were gone, and a hole the
size of a sil-er dollar eaten into the
skull On Sunday night. while the child
and its mother were sleeping. both ears
were eaten away. On yesterday morning
fourth attack of the rats resulted in
the loss Of the child's nose, which was
eaten or level with its face. The size
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
PROVINCE OF TARLAC.
Civii Government Organized in Spite
Of Mnitary's Protest.
CRy Associated Press \

TARLAC, PROVINCE OF TARLAC,
LUzON, Feb. 1S.-The United States and
Philippine Commission decided to-day
after a conference that it would not be
wise to postpone the organization of pro-
vincial government in the province of
Tarlac.
There are two native factions seeking to
control the affairs of Tarlac, the strong
est being led by Macabulos, whose 10y
atty is questioned by all the military Off
GERS The Indifference of the people is
obvious.
The appointments were announced. in
Guiding. in addition to Captain Clark as
Governor, Lieutenant Henry NJ. Morrow,
Of the Thirty-first Volunteer Infantry, to
be treasurer, and Lieutenant Robert S.
Welsh. of the Thirty-ninth United States
Volunteer Infantry, to be supervisor. The
secretary and the fiscal will be natives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
SAMPSON AND SCHLEY.
Bill to Create Position Of Vice-Admiral
for Each.
(By Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON, February Ex-senator
Hale. chairman of the Senate Committee
on Naval Affairs. to-day introduced a
bill for the revival of the grade of vice
admiral in the navy and authorizing the
President to appoint. two rear, admirals
to that Office
The bill is in the interest of Admirals
Sampson and Schley, and is intended to
aid in solving the problem of their pro-
motion, as we'll as the promotion of 9TH
er officers who served with them in the
Spanish war.
Senator Hale also introduced a joint
resolution of thanks to Admiral Sampson
in accordance with the Presidents recent
recommendation.
Senator McComas to-day introduced
bill and resolution similar to that of Sen
ator Hale. but the McComas bill provides
that the men to be made vice-admirals
shall be elected from those "who partici-
pated in the naval battle off Santiago"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
SUMMARY OF To-DAY's NEWS.
local.

Local
Mining engineers coming in to attend
to-night's convention
Selection of delegates to the conven-
ton becoming a live topic
Colonel Newhouse to be a candidate
for Superintendent of the Penitentiary.
IA child nearly eaten up by rats.
-Loose-tobacco buyers form an associa-
Annual masquerade of the Gesang-
Yerefn a brilliant success.
-WeStmoreland Club elects officers.
The Home for Men starts out we'll.
Two Christian churches call pastors.
St,ti
Big shipment of zinc direct from
Bertha Zinc Works to London.
Big water tank explodes at AoingdoR
and fatally Injuries one man and mum
dates street
An arti1lerYman charged WITH stTylE&
to kill his own child
-yiscount de Frousoe desires to eeie-
brate the declaration making Virginia
separate Kingdom.
The Roper case, In Petersourgt WA1 os
given to the jury to-day
a continuance in the case of John
Copeland, at Suffolk
Female school at BrookneaI patueu-
General.
Senator Daniel opposes severe pro-
vision against hazins adopted oy tne
Ha,se nassed bill apprerriating Eve
r,iItion collars for ST. Louis Exc ss;tie r.
-orrible tragedy Of murder and suicide
11f;iant combination OF all iadepssldent
,..rsat Mats. with canital OF S3D.n00, COG
Final papers in steel deal to be signed 4
this evening.
Enrfs.:,,- s
Serious crisis in FAR east preeipitatsAS
he Won Waldersee's determination To re-
a,,r,1e offensive operations.
majority In British RaEsss
.f;ament cut down on first division.
-pewet closely pursued by the Bflsie1A
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
THREE TRAINS IN COLLISION.
Three Persons Instantly Killed aud
Two Seriously Injured.

AMSTERDAM, n. Y, Feb. 1s.-Three
freight trains were wrecked on the Mo
hawk Division ON the Central Railroad, at
Atkin. three miles west OF this city. early
this morning.
Engineer Rridenbecker, of Syracuse: his
fireman, BoIge, of Syracuse, and Brake
man Arthur Yoran, OF Albany, were IN
stantly killed. Engineer William IraVers,
OF Albany. o4a the east-bound train, mad
his leg fractured. and Fireman James Con-
s,or. of Albany, had his skull fractured.
The three engines were badly wrecked
and several of the derailed cars fell into
the Mohawk River
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
HOSTILE EXPEDITION.
Won WalderSee to Resume Operations
AEains: China.
(By Associated Press. }

t"ss.1
PEKIN, Feb. IA few days ago
Count Won Waldersee wrote to the gen
erals under his supervision, notifying
them to have all their available troops
ready in two weeks for an expedition
lasting eighty days.
To-day General Chaffee and General
Voyron, the French commander, received
letters asking for their cooperation and
expressing desire to know what forces
they can spare. In commencing his let
ter to General Chaffee, Count Won Wal
derSee says:
Owing to the unsatisfactory nature of
the negotiations; for peace, and also to
circumstances rendering such a course
desirable, it will probably be necessary
to resume military operations on large
scale, especially toward the west.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
RlVER. AND HARB0R BILL.
Nicaragua Canal amendment Voted
Down.
nv Associated Z

(By Associated Prcss)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The Senate
Committee on Commerce to-day concluded
the consideration of the river and harbor
bill.
The Nicaragua Canal amednnent was
voted down to-day The bill will be re-
ported to the Senate tomorrow.
The committee made horizontal cuts on
all important items. the reductions
amounting to one!fourth in all appropra-
tions of over $4,000 IN immediate cnsh APP
preparations, and one-third in all appro-
priations in excess OF f310,G COO for cohtinu-
ing contracts The totals approximate $780,
G0o,G0o.
The bill, as 1T will be presented to the
Senate, will include for James River, Va,
1852, SEQ: Cape Fear River, y. c., $3.50.
Several reservoirs for storage of sur
plus water and for irrigation in Wyom-
ing and South Dakota are recommended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
CUBAN RELATIONS.
Onr Right of Intervention and to
Naval Stations Coutroverted Points.
fR- Associated Press)

HAVANA. Feb. 1s.-Tha special COM
mittee of the Cuban convention on the
future relations with the United States
was in conference all day with the other
members.
The question of naval stations is still
the chief subject of controversy Prob
ally the committee will submit report
tomorrow leaving out any reference to
this matter, and also omitting any refer
ence to the right of the United States to
intervene at any time for the preserva-
tinn of order
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
THE MhRDI GRAS.
New Orleans Is Thronscd With
Thousands.

(By Associated Press.)
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1s.-Amid a thun-
der of cannon and a roar of steamboat
and factory whistles and in the presence
of thousands OF people gcehered on the
river front. at the hend of Canal Street,
Rex, the Merry King Of the Carnival,
made his trillnphal entry into New Or
leans with his suite to-day
The city is thronsed with visitors from
all sections os the country. Trains to-day
have arrived in double and triple sections,
md the railroads report that their ac-
commodations have been taxed to the ut
most in hauling visitors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
A COME PROMISE.
RYAN and the Williams Syndicate
Name an Arbitrator.
fBy Associated Prcss.)

fBy Associated Prcss.)
NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-Vice-President
Daniel Lamont, of the Northern Pacific.
was to-day reported to have been agreed
upon as the arbitrator selected by Pres
ident J. S. Williams, of the Scaboard
Air Line, and Thomas Z. Ryan toJ de-
tcrmine the valuation of the Seaboard
and Roanoke securities held by the lat
ter.
agreed to discontinue all pending litiga-
ton to restrain the construction of the
Scaboard lines and turn over his Sea-
board securities to the Williams syndi-
cate at price to be fixed by the pend
ing arbitration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
TO CLEAR CHI Ii.
Purpose OF the Expedition OF Won
Wa!dersce.
(By Associated Press. J

(By Associated Press)
BERLIN, Feb. 1S-The Cologne Gazette
publishes a dispatch from Pekin, which
explains that Field-NIarshal Count Won
Waldersee's new expedition is intended to
finally clear the province of Chi Ii of
Chinese soldiers and produce a whole
some dread among the Chinese.
The German Commissariat Department
has ordered a thousand transport wagons
to be ready within eighteen days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
HAMBURG LINER AFIRE.
Vessel Sailed from New York on the
Sd With 100 Passengers.

CUNEIAvEN. Feb. .1s.-The Hamburg
American liner Graf Waldersee is afire
The Graf Waldersee sailed from New
York Sunday, February Sd. with Il cabin
list of about one hundred passengers for
Plymouth. Cherbourg and Hamburg. The
vessel arrived at Cuxhaven Saturday.
February 18th. Captain Z. Kopf Is the
commander OF the vessel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19

far as the Government was aware no
Power was contemplating an expedition
into the interior. of China.
INSIST ON COMPLIANCE.
Chin.,,s Reply Is Unsatisfactory to

Chin,'s Reply Is Unsatisfactory to
Envoys.
(By Associated Press.)
PEKIN, Feb 1S.-The foreign ENJOYS
have held a conference regarding the
Chinese reply concerning the punishment
OF the guilty persons named by the Pow
ers The reply was considered unsatis-
factory, and the ~envoys decided to insist
upon a compliance with their original
demands,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
Russian Troops Move.

Oy Associated Press.)
LONDON, Feb. 1S.-The Taku cores
pondent of the Morning Post says it is
reported there that the Russians are
shipping three regiments from Vladivo-
stock, one for Tien Tsin and the other
two for Shan Hal Kwan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
Stolen Ricvc,e

NO. 65s72 is the number of the bicycle
which WIS stolen by the tissf who robbed
the safe of Mrs. Mitchell. on Mechanics
vile Turnpike, last Friday night The
police will appreciate any information
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
German Expedition.
lBy Associated Press. }

BERLIN, Feb. 1s-The War Office has
received the following from Count Won
Waldersee:
..Pekin, Feb 1e.-Majo General Won
Kettelcr has dispatched an expedition,
under the command OF Colonel Hoffmis-
ter. from Pao Ting Flu to mo Ma kwan.
IS kilometers northwest Of Pao Ting F,u.''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
RUSSIA AND UNITED STATES.
all Others Agree to Join Won Walders
sees Expedition.
(By Associated Press,

LONDON, Feb 19-''Count Won Wall
dersee has prepared his plans for the
new expedition" says the Pekin corre-
spondent of the Morning Post, wiring
yesterday land it will start next Satur-
day. All the Powers. except Russia and
the United States. have agreed to allow
their forces to join
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19

Everything seems TO iadicate that Rich
mond CITY vii! have q strong delegation
in The coming Constitutional Convention.
In addition to those who have already
indicated their purpose To run, Mr.. James
". Gordon. the able young attorney and
chairman of the City Democratic Com
mittee. announced his candidacy yeSter-
day. He will call the committee together
in a short while to arrange a plan for
nominating candidates for the conVen-
ton, when it. is thought he will resign
the chairmanShip and enter the race in
dead earnest. Mr. Gordon has had
the matter under advisement for
some time, being warmly urged by his
friends to enter the race. but only posit-
lively announced his determination yes
terday.
lie is an able and popular young at
torney and the Junior member of the
firm of Smith. Moncurc & Gordon. He has
been member OF the City Democratic
Committee for a number of years. and
on the first day of last July succeeded
Mr.. Jefferson Wallace as chairman by
the unanimous voice of the committee.
Mr.. Gordon is widely popular with all
classes of the people, and his friends
claim FOR him eminent qualifications for
The arduous and important work of the
convention.
Hon. Isaac Diggs is also being very
EeueIdjty mentioned 1pr 1ite convention.
He has for years been an advocate OF
constitutional reform, and is we'll in
formed as to the need therefor.
Some others who have strong backing
FOR the convention among their friends
are: Colonel A. S. Buford. Hon. c.. V.
Meredith. Hon. S. S. p. Patteson.-
Captain John A. Curtis, and Messrs yir-
ginius Newton. w. l.. Royal. Hill Mon
tague and j. Garland Pollard.
y
Mr.. Z. c. Folkes. member of The House
from Richmond. Is not candidate for
election to the Constitutional Convention.
Il originally opposed the convention
movement. he said yesterday. AT the
Norfolk Convention voted against maxi
ing Constitutional Convention party
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
WOULDN'T LASH WHITE MAN.

Jail Officials Refuse to obey
Orders.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Feb. 1s-Jadl
officials ordered by superintendent of chain.
gang to lash u white prisoner to-day re-
fused, saving they would all resign first.
Many negroes have been crueEN dashed
under this law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
NEW LINE.
Seaboard Said to Have Bought Chat-
tanoo.a. Rome and Southern.

-tssVClIteu
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 1s.-A special
from Rome. Ca, says it is reported here
that controlling interest III the ohatta-
no,,Sa. Rome and Southern Road has
been bought by New York syndicate,
presumably for the Seaboard Air Line,
The road is 140 miles in length and runs
from Chattanooga to Carrollton. Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
Knows NotI,i,.s of It.
(By Associated Press.)

tary of State for Forign Affafrs explained
in the House of Commons to-day that so
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19

forecast for Tuesday and WednesdA
svsrrimssit--F-a F-air Tuesday !: colder In sosSeh-
vest portion. Wednesday fair. fresh % i
brisk northwesterIy winds
North Carolina Fair In western: ram in 4
% sfcrn portion Ttestiny: colder. except iM
extreme eastern portion "Wednesday iasE $
brssk north TO northwest winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19
RANCE OF THERMOMETER

The range OF the thermometer at Tho
Times Office yesterday was as follows: 8
a. NJ. &c: I2 NJ. Sc, 3 p. NJ, Sc: 6 p NJ. S.:
D 2. ~. IS; y midnight, IS; average, 40 &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19

It is generally thought the City Demo-
cratic Committee of Richmond - ',"'''
a primary tc nominate candidates
for delegates from this city, though there
is some opposition in the party to this
Evening star., 1901-09-27

ment has been the distribution of the ex-
pense, as each family must pay for it's own
fuel. This expense Is not assumed by the
landlord. As to plumbing, the kitchen
ranges are without water backs and when
hot water is required for a bath a fire
by boiler in the bath room. There Is un-
Questionably large field, which has not
been adequately worked. for American en-
terprtse. Manufacturers and dealers in
elevators. heating apparatus and plumb
ing materials who desire to introduce their
goods should have advertising matter In the
German language. Probably the best way
OF introducing goods of these kinds Is to
establish an agency or store where the
articles can be inspected"
Evening star., 1901-09-27

Provision He8ArUAAo INC AuSk Va AA~A
Distfn1 uf4Aed Husband.
The will of ,Sue Virginia Field. wife Of
the late JustideIF,slG of the Supreme Court
OF the United States, was flied with the
local regtsterrA6f4 Wills today. The paper
bears date of July r. 1890.
Mrs. Field bequeathed to her sister, Mira
Sarah s. Condit-Smith. two-thirds of her
estate for life.e the game to pass after Mrs.
Condit- -smith'ss death to another sister.
Mrs Mary L. whitney Of Oakland. Cal.
for life, and to the children OF the latter,
as tenants in common, upon her demise.
The remaining one-third Of the estate
is left to Miss Charlotte Anita Whitney =
niece Of the testatrix.
A service Of silver presented to testatrix
by the lawyers of San Francisco Is left to
Mrs whitney, and certain stock to Mrs.
Condit-smith.
Mrs Field made the following statement
in her will: I'm case the United States gov
ernment should take the ground upon
which my present home Is located, and
which was occupied by my husband, Mr.
Justice Field. for 80 many years, and erect
thereon as part OF the site, q United
States Supreme Court building, I desire
that the bust at my husband, which is
now In my house, shall be presented to the
court, and until such court shall be built, I
suggest that the bust be placed In the new
Congressional Library to be held In trust
for the object above Indicated
Mrs. condit Smith Is named executrix.
Evening star., 1901-09-27

An appeal for aid has been made TO the
Interior Department by the officials Of the
mission Of the Evangelical Reformed Hell
vetian Church at Bralia. RoumaniA- The
appeal is made In the name OF the SUBJ
jects OF the King OF Hungary. and states
that since the mission was established In
1892 II has never been able to lift an origi-
nal debt Of $500 francs. and that this In
debtedness has since increased to 5000
francs. The Interior Department can do
nothing In the matter. The appeal would
be forwarded to a church of the denomi-
nation mentioned IL one were known in this
country.