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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
SALOONS SMASHED
TO SMITnEREENs
Mrs. Carrie Nation Re-
sumes Operations
HAD ASSISTANTS
Caused Over $500 Damage in Ten
Minutes.
PISTOL BROUGHT INTO USE.
Barkeeper Threatened to Blow the
Womans Bra,ns Out If She Did
Not Dcsist from Work of De-
struction - Thousands
View the Wrecked
Saloons.
PISTOL BROUGHT INTO USE.
(Ey Associated Press. \

WICHITA, KA, Jan. 2i-oIrs. Carrie
Nation came back to Wichita to-day after
her recent incarceration. and the net re-
suit of ten minutes of work by her this
afternoon are two wrecked saloons tho
pieces of which are being sold tonight
for souvenirs.
Mrs. Nation was assisted by Mrs. Julia
Evans, Mrs. Lucy Wilhoit and Mrs Ly-
dia Muntz, all Of the local W. c. 4. L.
organization. They caused over $500
damage With hatchets concealed under
their cloaks, they entered the saloon OF
James Burns, Douglas Avenue. and
did not leave completes piece OF glass or
q working slot machine in the place. ALI
showcases, plate-siass windows. and
doors We're broken into smithereens. Next
they ran TO John Herrig'S, saloon and had
everything in the front of the room broken
when he appeared with a revolver. placed
il at Mrs. Nations head, and said that
he would blow cut her brains iF she did
not desist. sac yielded and ran to the
Cary Hotel bar. where three policemen
met her She struck at Detective Sutton
with :, poker. He showed her aside and
youth struck him in the face
TAKEN TO I RISoN.
\ policeman struck the youth AMI
Knocked him down The police then over
powered Mrs Nation and her friends and
took them to the city prison, followed
by 2.ea1 people. Chief-of-Pelice Cudbon
discharged the prisoners after they
reached the jdft and is heartily con-
demned 10y the citizens.
After leaving The city building Mrs.
Nation began a street lecture. Shaking
her fist ut the crowd she said:
Men of Wichita. this is the right arm
of God, and [ am destined to wreck every
sploon in your city.
The women procured a wagon and rode
through the streets. singing Nearer My
God To Thee and other hymns- They
halted in front of the saloons they had
smashed and held prayer-nleetings II
is estimated that 1000 persons, men and
women, have viewed the wrecks since )
O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
ADDING TO POWER
HOUSE PLANT
New Boilers, a Steel Smoke Stack
and Other improvements Made
on Browns Island

The Richmond Passenger and Power
Company are making very important
changes and additions to their power
plant on Browns Island.
All of the boilers formerly in use nave
been replaced with the most modern
tyne OF boiler equipped with mechanical
stokarss An immense steel smoke-staclS,
which is to replace the three smaller
ones formerly in use, is being erected
One large engine, capable of developing
L 200 horsepower. has just been received,
and together with corresponding cleo
tric generator Of the latest type, is now
being placed in position
The company has been delayed i'll its
work by failure of the manufacturers
TO make deliveries promptly, but expects
within a few weeks to have its plant in
shane to generate all the electricity which
it requires for the operation of its cars
in the best and most economical manner.
The entire work and design of the im-.
provements is being done under the di-
rection OF A1r. E. w. Tranord. superin-.
tendent of the light department..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
INTENSE ANXIETY.
Crowds Hear --latest Intelligence With
Profound Silence.
fRv Associated Prcss \

LONDON, Jan. 21.-The engagements
of Cabinet ministers and other notable
likely that all functions will be postponed
throughout the United Kingdom.
The Duke and Duchess of Devoushire
have recalled their invitations to a house
party. and their example is being fol-
lowed 10y other titled entertainers.
Many private dinners have been deferred.
Tho scenes about the Mansion House
to-day exemplitied the intensity of the
common anxiety which has made
all interest her akin. Crowds
gathered there as the day wore
on and nothing could be more impress
sive than the profound silence which
greeted the announcements. Prepara-
tions made in all official quarters for all
eventualities Indicate the expectations OF
those best informed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
c. S. WILLIAMSON
WAS SIMPLY FINED
Did Not Know What Happened
When He Shot Miss
Stuckey.

AIR. c. S. Williamson. the medical
student who was charged with shooting
Miss Bessie Sucked. a nurse at the Vir-
einia Hospital, with intent to kill, on No
vembcr 18th was fined s10l in the Hust-
ings Court yesterday.
The trial consumed nearly the whole
day. and was exhaustively entered into.
The defense. conducted by Nessrs. H NJ.
Smith and George Bryan, was along the
line of temporary insanity, superinduced
by excessive alcoholism. MI. Richardson
represented the Commonwealth.
MISS STUCKE1'S STATEMENT
The trial consumed the entire day. The
story of the shooting was told by
Miss Stuckey. She said that in re-
sponse TO a call she Went into the recep-
ton hall of the hospital, between 1 and 5
o'clock on the evening of the shooting,
and greeted WILKINSON with the usual
salutation upon such an occasion. He
made no response, but when within five
or six feet of her he fired. He did not
look natural, but had an expression of
irresponsibiiity, and did not look at her
when he fired. She did not see the sec
ond shot. She referred, upon examination.
TO the fact that she was betrothed to the
prisoner, but there was an understanding
between them that the marriage would
not take place until he had reformed his
hnhits. She was aware Of the fact that
he INDUCED in intoXicants, and had asked
him 10 stop. She had never broken off
the engagement.
DR. Edward Mcclure and DIR, Hugh
Taylor told of the circumstances imme-
diately following the shooting. They had
examined Miss Stuckey and found that
neither wound was serious, and William
son had stated that he did not know what
had happened.
HAD TO BE TIED.
Or. Chewing. the resident physician,
then told how he opened the door for Mr.
Williamson. He asked to see Miss Stuck
ey and was told by the Doctor to step
into the parior. He declined to do so and
said he would stay in the hall. Miss
Stuckey was then called by witness and
he stepped aside. a moment later he
heard the report of the first shot. He
turned quickly and saw Williamson with
the pistol in his hand. facing Miss Stuck
ey. He raised the pistol to fire a second
time and just as witness caught him by
the shoulder he fred again.
Miss Stuckey screamed and several peo-
pie ran up and carried her to the super
intendents office, while witness assisted
in overpowering Williamson.
The latter was tied securely. He made
the remark, as stated by DR.. Dunn, who
followed DR., Chewing, that he wanted to
kill himself.
AS Miss Slucl1ey was being carried away
she said He must be crazy: don't let
him shoot himself" said DR.. Dunn.
DR.. White followed with evidence cor
roborative of what DR.. Chewing had said
WI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
PHILIPPINE SCHOOLS.
Religious instruction Is to BE Per
rnittcd
(By Associated Press. }

MANILA, Jan. 2I.-The act establishing
the Department of Public Instruction
was unanimously passed by the Philip
pine Commission to-day, after a debate
between Commissioner Moses and Judge
Taft over the section permitting religious
instruction in school-houses
The commissioners originally, were
unanimously in favor of the section. but
Commissioner Moses became convinced
that it was not wise, and to-day he offer
ed an amendment prohibiting the teach
ing OF religious doctrines in school build
ings.
Judge Taft offered a substitute, per-
mittins teaching thrice weekly by priests
and ministers to pupils whose parents de-
sired that their children receive such in
structicn.
Commissioner Ide voted with Commits
sioner Moses against Judge Taft on the
substitute, explaining that he questioned
whether the substitute would accomplish
the purpose sought.
After the adoption of the substitute the
bill was passed unanimously.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
TeIesraphic Breviiies.


CHATHAM. MASS, Jan. 2t.-4Au un-
known thrce-masted schooner parted her
chains during a southwesterly gale In
Chatham Bay last night and went ashore
at HardfnGrs Beach. The Chatham life-
saving crew has gone To the vessel.
Cape May. n j., Jan. 1.-THE three
rnasted schooner John Russell. OF Bridge-
town N J.. which went ashore on Cold
Spring Bar during the gale of Sunday,
viii be a total loss Her cargo of lumber
was jettisoued. The life-savers this morn
ing brought the crew ashore
STOCKHOLM. Jan 21--Ar to-diiy's
Council of State, King Oscar, of Sweden
and Norway. resumed tn" reins of gov
ernment. after his recent Illness. the
Crown Prince. Gustaye. retiring from the
Regency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
SUMMARY OF Io-DAY's NEWS.
s.acaf.

isaca'.
Members of the Legislature corning fn
Great interest in the judgeship fight
Williamson fned S1eo for shooting
Miss Stuckey
Capt. r. w sydnor died near the
White Sulphur Springs.
Manchester Council adopted bill of
charter changes
Governor refused to pardon Hunt.
Rev AIr. Hunt to be called to the
Third Christian Church
Mission conducted by the Paulisf
fathers.
Young man killed while fishing at Old
Point
Lee celebrations at Petersburg and
Suffolk
The new depot at Dewett Station de-
stroyed by fire.
STAFFORD merchant arrested for selling
liquor without license.
-Postofrice at Orange robbed Of 5000 in
STAFFORD citizens fatally poisoned by
drinking schnapps-
General.
Two saloons smashed to suithereens
in Wichita, Kan. by Mrs Nation and
other members of the W. c. II. e..
AIT. Harlan's aominasion confirmed after
heated colIoauy between senator's
House disagreed to amendments OF;
Senate to army bill and named conferces.
Forei.n.
THE Queens condition practically uu-
cha need when last bulletin WAS posted.
.-Dowager Empress OF Germany serf-s
ously ILL.,
King Oscar .. Sweden ana Norway
resumes reins OF government.
Relations with Sscezusia In critical
: state. ssE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
BISHOP WHITTLE BETTER.
Condition More Favorable and He
May Sit Up To-Day.

Bishop Whtttle, who has been i'll for
several days, was reported very much
better last night, being free from fever
and pain. 1t is hoped that he, viii De
able to sit up tomorrow
The condition of Mrs. Ann Maury.
widow of the late Commodore Matthew
Aaury, was unchanged last night. Mrs
Nfaury was resting comfortably.
There was no material change in the
condition of Mr.. W. Clifton Hughes yes
tcrday He is gradually sinking. He has
been unconscious during the entire time
of his Illness Mr.. Hughes is suffering
from a turnor of the brain. He has
remarkably strong constitution, and his
heart and liver have. UP to this time.
been only slightly affected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
Warrant for Neeiy.

WASHINGTON. Jan. a.-The State De-
pantment to-day issued a warrant FOR the
surrender TO the Cuban authorities of c.
w. NeeIy, charged with embezziement
This warrant was submitted through the
War Department to the Departemnt of
Justice. 1t will next be placed in hands
OF United States Marshal Henkel, of the
Southern District of New York. who is
the custodian of Neely. who win also rep
resent the Cuban military government IN
delivering him TO the Judicial authorities
at Havana.
The prisoner will not be removed to a
government transport before next
Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22

dollars, although it is said to have been
illegally taken by a dictatorial decree
II is explained that the Venezuelan au-
thorities are counting on the disinclina-
tion of strong nations to coerce weak
ones.
Tho commander of the French cruiser
ssuchct. stationed at Carnup for the pro-
lection OF the !nrge French interests in
that vicinity. reports that Disturbances
are increasing.
The insurgents of Venezuela have just
gained n haIttie near Guiria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
SYMPATHY IN WASHINGTON.
The Etiquette in Case tho Queen Dies
Is Well Established.
(By Associated Press

WASHINGTON Jan. 21.-The greatest
interest and sympathy is manifested in
official circles here in the condition of the
his Cabinet and other high officials are,
by their own request, promptly notified
of every change in the sad scene at Os-
borne.
There is little to be done officially here
when the end comes, and that little is
perfectly well defined by precedent. The
President will communicate directly from
the White House an expression OF his re-
gret to the Prince of Wales, or rather to
King Edward VIZ, as he will be by the
time the message is indited.
Secretary Hay VIII communlcate 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
Dn,yascr Empress Ill.
(Bv Associated Press, +,

BERLIN, Jan 2f-1he Nord Dcustche
Allegemene Zeituns makes the following
announcements:
..Dowager Empress Frederick. because
still seriously ILL., is. to her very great
sorrow, prevented from going TO Osborne
to meet her exalted mother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
"A Steamer Sunk.
(Ey Associated Press.


NEW YORK. Jan. 21-The Norwegian
steamer Talisman, laden with susa- from
Demerara, struck n sunken wreck at the
entrance TO Newton Creek opposite
Backwell's Island and knocked big
hole in her bottom forward. Sie quick
ly sank with Is fest of wafer in her for
ward hold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
TAXED BY ENGLAND.
American Holders OF British Bonds
Must Pay Income Tax.
tHy Associated rress.l

NEW YORK. Jan. 2f.-.rhe evening Posi-
says:
American hoIfiers of British Governs
meut bonds to-day made known the facs
that the five per cent. income tax had
been exactsd from them by the English
Government. This unexpected eXacton
has, materially lessened the return on their
investment. and dis.urbs all calculations
undertaken at the time the SIS Sbe0, 600 alIot-
ments of Excilequer notes were made in
the United States"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
ALL SYMPATHETIC.
Many Functions Abandoned Owing to
Queens Illness.
nv Associated Press. J

SSuSCi A'iASSSs
(By Associated Press.l
LONDON. Jan. sI.-The dispatches re-
cefved here from nearly every capital in
Europe. from India. Australia, Jamaica.
and all the British colonies. show the
press and people to be sympathetic in
their comment on the Queens Illness.
The one exception seems to be Belgium
a majority of the Brussels comment is
in coed taste, but one pro-Boer paper
there takes the occasion to make a po-
liticai attack on Great Britainfs South
African policy.
A dispatch from Pretoria says the
Queens illness has caused profound
sensation there.
Special prayers were offered in all
the churches of the garrison towns yes
terday evening.
Many functions in Great Britain and
on the Continent have been abandoned
owing to the Queens condition
Emperor Francis Joseph mas counter
manded the Court ball at Vienna, fixed
for this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
THE BATTLESHIPS.
The Price agreed On Is Ss3,5oO,OoO
Offer Accepted.
(By Associated Press

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2l.-The Navy De-
partment tlas cut out from the specitica-
tons for the new battleships items ag-
gregating in value about $4,000. 1t also
has considerably reduced the fund re-
served FOR superintendents, inspection and
coppering. Therefore, to-day Secretary
Long was able 10 offer to the lowest bid
ders the Newport News and Bath cor
porations. the sum of $3,59O000 each for
the construction Of one sheathed battle
ship.
Judge Payson, representing the two
companies, has accepted the offer, and
nothing remains to be done but to pre-
pare and sign the contracts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22

Ambassador Choate an official express
sion of the sentiments of this Govern
ment This will be cabled also. Later
on more formal exchanges witt take place
by mail.
By this means the State Department
will be officially informed of the acces-
sion of the new Monarch to the throne.
1t will then send it's official acknowiedg-
ments and that is prescribed by the
rules OF official etiquette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
MOTIFS TRIAL POSTPONED.
Death OF His Counsel Plea fer tho Con-
tinultiOIl.
(By Associated Press.

tbE Associated HfeSS.)
LANCASTER, PA, Jan. 21.-rhe trial
OF William M. Mott, OF Norfolk, Va,
who shot and killed Madame Alberta, a
palmjst, and Miss Elizabeth Steinbauer,
p"oprietreSs Of a boarding house, at
Columbia, Pa. several months aso, was
to-day postponed until April.
Major \. c. keinoehl. postmaster of
this city. who recently committed suicide
was Motifs chief counsel, and his death
was the plea on which the case was con-
timed.
MADAME Alberta. whose real name was
Anna Furlong. formerly resided in Chi
caco. Mott met her about 4 year ago at
Dover, Del. and the pair established Of
fees at Columbia. and Lancaster. Mott
became jealous of the woman, and on the
9TH of last October quarreiied with her
Miss Steinbauer intcrferred. uRld Mott
shot and killed both women.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
AFFAIRS CRITICAL.
Venezuela Relying on Performance of
This Country.
q Assoclatel rress- ]

PORT or SPAIN, TRINIDAD. BRIT
IsH NEST INDIES, Jan. 21.-tria Hay
t3an cable)-I,ho arrivals to-day from
Venezuela confirm the reports OF the ex-
istcnce OF a critical condition OF affairs
IN that Republic.
4 former Venezuelan minister asserts
that the politicians at Caracas are max
ing a determined raid on The Burnadez
Asphalt Company. He adds that they
;ried Ii before on modest scale. squeeZ-
ing $4,000 out of the company, when United
Stptes Minister Ioomis protested and
stopped further action Of this description
The GoyeYnlnent, the minister also says,
listened 10 reason then. but has now lost
IT'S head Though greed, and offers to re-
store the cofrpany's properly Cor a million
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
Arrangements Countermanded.

LONDON, jan el-A dispatch from
Ostend says the arrangement for the de-
parture of the King of the Belsians for
England have been countermanded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
DESPERATE REMEDIES.


The desperate remedies employed Mon
day morning to enable Her Majesty 10
live until her eldest sons arrival VIII
not be used again to the same extent
for the doctors are fearful that the rem
edy might be almost worse than the
disease.
Trey trust to prolong life by a mod
crate application of stirnularts. combined
with as mucl nourishmem as can be as
simulated Such eXoedients as were en-
p.cyed during Sunday evening and Mon
day morning are not considered 1uslhapie
ASTONISHED BY THE RALLY
The Queens rally astonished no one
more than her physicians. and when at
Z. O'Clock yesterday afternoon they heard
her ask for chicken broth, the aEaazement
almost eqIaled their delight. After q
favorable afternoon the doctors dread
greatly the period between o CLOCK ana
midnight tonight.
The news OF the death, when it occurs,
is likely to be publicly announced in Lon
don before it is announced here. as, ac-
cording to present arrangements, the
first telegram is to be sent TO the Lord
Mayor of London.
There is an enormous telegraphIc staff
in Cowes. and additional facilities We're
installed yesterday at Osborne
AWAIT THE INEVITABLE.
The town has settled down in patience
and sadness to await the inevitable
Never has Emperor William arrived at
any place in England with so little
eclat.
After luncheon at the castle the Prince
of Wales, Emperor William and the
Duke of Connaught, rode around the
grounds, and visited the local sailors
home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
PLAGUE IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Raging Among British Troops, Says
Continental ,youruaI

tEy Associated Fressy
BRUSSELS. Jan. gl--AccordinG to the
Petit BIeu. bubonic plague is raging
among the British troops in Cape Colony.
and many deaths that are attributed to
enteric fever and dysentery, are really
due to plague.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
Rn Associated Press !


COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, Jan. 22.--1 A
M-Another day in the Victorian era, now
so rapidly drawing to a close, passed
without any great change in the condition
of Queen Victoria. The slight improve
Inent, so frequently mentioned in the Of
fetal bulletins, merely indicates a post
ponement of the inevitable. The end may
be matter of days, or only hours: but
the members of the Royal family, who
are dragging out weary vigil at Osborne
House. know that the death OF Her
Majesty is merely a question OF short
time.
The most noticeable feature OF yesterday
was the satisfactory portion the Queen
spent in consciousness, in which she
recognized those around her. The cores
pondent of the Associated Press is in
formed that the members OF the Royal
family We're called TO q room adjoining
the Queens bed-chamber no less than
four times yesterday morning, and We're
kept in momentary expectation Of being
summoned to witness the end UP to half
past five.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-22
WEATHER: FORECAST.

Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday:
yir:,inia-T-air. colder Tuesday. fresh to
brisk west to northwest winds: Wetnes-
cay fair.
North caro1ina-Fatr Tuesday. south
west to northwest winds. fresh on the
coast; "Wednesday fair.
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gone away on their vacations to return early in the fall to resume teaching Dr. Cushing, principal of the Hlllhouse high school sailed for Germany. lie will be absent several weeks; Mss Anne Latimer of Hillhouse has gone to California for the summer; Mss susan A. Bacon is at Cheshan, N. H.; c. E. Sargent Is at Pittst1eld, Mass; bF' Charles Zimmerman is at Evanston Ill; Miss Blanche Thompson, librarian at Hillhouse, is taking course ot study at the United States government Dlo- logical laboratory at Woods Hall' Mass; Ernest Baldwin is at Saranac Lake, New York; II, J. Fenton IS at Wilmantic, Conn. Miss Alice Ham mond and Miss Mabel Canada are at Cadys Falls. Vt..
 Supt. Beeds will start for Maine the latter part of the month for his Vaca- ton.
 The members of the committees on schools and finance met yesterday at- ternoon and discussed the matter or repairs during the summer. It was finally decided to transfer about $2,OOo from number of different accounts to the account for the repairing or buildings This money was taken in small amounts from different accounts. The members of the committee agreed that certain repairs were positively necessary and raised the money as best they could.
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