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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY's NEWS.
Local.


Interesting letter from Gen. Thomas
not hitherto published.
Great interest in the Proposition to
have a public library.
One negro shot and another cut IN an
exciting Main-Street row.
THE story about Baron Massow's fors
tune all joke
Three attempts at suicide here yes
terGay. ,.,
of the City Committee,
State.
-Repyiblican election officers convicted
in Prince George county
consolidation of Newport News elec-
trio lines.
Many virginians gone to the ihaasae-
sa.iPsa mTerrible accident on the clinch Valley
Railroad
General.
Washington streets crowded with vis-
itors; to see the inauguration
Senate passed the last OF big appro-
psur, Bailey brought House proceedings
"a 5. standstill by call for a quorum
PRESIDENT signed army bill
Foreign.
British officials do not share optimism
OF press in believing South African war
ae;srman press disapprovs of protest
being made against Russian action In re-
gard 10 Atanchure.
Provincial governments have been
essa hlished throughout Grants dSsfict.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
STEEL MERGER.
Circular Issued to Various Parties TO the
Contract
(By Associated Pross

(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK. March "A circular adj
dressed by ]. p. Morgan e Co.. to the
stockholders of the companies that are to
be merged into the United States Steel
Corporation, was issued to-day
The capitalization of the corporation
will be S1,l54 100000; of this amount s425,-
000.00o is Z per cent. cumulative preferred
STOCK; an equal amount of common stock
and SS04 100000 of 5 per cent. bonds The
bonds are to be used only in acquiring the
bonds and 90 per cent. of the stock of the
Carnegie Company. An underwriting
syndicate of $500, 100000 has been formed
to finance the plan The right is reserved
to withdraw the terms of exchange to any
company unless two-thirds of its capital
stock is deposited or to withdraw their
offer in respect to all companies if deem
ed advisable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
London Council.
(By Associated Press. }

LONDON. March 2-The elections for
Il erlbers of the London County Council
to-day resulted as follows: Progressives.
90; Moderates, 81; Independents, /. and un-
counted. S, including the citys four mem
bers. The old council contained Il Pro-
gressives and ii Moderates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
Fine Weather Predicted.

WASHINGTON, March 2,.--S P. M....
Special Bulletin: A low pressure area
covers the Mississippi valley and eastern
slope, with generally clear weather and
! temperature abncrmally hlgh. This warm
condition of air will move eastward,
causing warm, clear and fine weather In
Washington, D. C., and over the Atlantic
Coast States on Monday. the 4tll Of March.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
A Cane for Chandler.
EH Associatcd Press \

ID! AssVcINttu ITcSS.1
WASHINGTON, March 2-As a token
of appreciation of his services to the race
Senator Chandler. Of New Hampshire
was to-day presented with handsome
cane by representatives OF the leading
colored newspapers i'll the country. SEN
ators McComaS and Pritchard also were
present and spoke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
CONTRACT ACCEPTED,
Newport News shipyards to Build Protected
Cruiser.
lBy .Associainu prcss

WASHINGTON. March 1.-The Now
Port News Ship-buildins Company has
finally accepted the contract for the cons
struction of the second of the three pro-
tected cruisers, the first having been let
to the Nea;ie and Leavie Company. The
Bath Company is yet to be heard from
as to the third cruiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
Mr.. Wildnan's Successor

fEy Associated Fress.)
WASHINGTON. March 2.-The Prest-
dent to-day nominated William y. Rub-
lee, of wisconsin. TO be consul-General OF
the United States ut Hong Kong. China.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
Drowned ina Spring.

Special Dispatch to The Timcs.1
MARION N c.. March "A two-year-
old child OF w. W. Mcdonnell. superin-
tendent of the Western Furniture Cons
pany. was drowned here to-day by falling
into a spring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

p;tai Dr.. ellis went back to No e.oS Eass
Main and treated Williamson. The sight
of the left eye is probably destroyed.
Williamson vas locked up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
MANY WRGINIANS.
Tideweter Counties Send Large Dele
gatiOns.
Especial Dispatch to The Times. }

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 2.-The
down river counties of Virginia have
sent and will increase the thronss Of
visitors to this city in the next two days,
and the managers of the steamboat lines
have arranged special trips TO bring the
visitors here. Yesterday steamer Wake
field had about 900 passengers, and the
steamer Harry Randall brought up about
the same number.
Large crowds are expected on the trips
of the two steamers tomorrow and al
ready accommodations are spoken for
on them that will crowd them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
SIGNED THE ARMY BILL.
President Attached His Signature to Measure
Last Night.
(By Associatcl Press. J

%! AssoclatCI Prcss.)
WASHINGTON, March 2-The Presi-
dent tonight signed the army appropria-
ton bill, which contains the provisions
relating to the relations of the United
States with Cuba and the government OF
the Philippines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
OFF FOR WASHINGTON,

The seyeutieth Regiment and the Howitzers
Lett Last Night.
Five companies of the Seventieth
Regiment and the Howitzer battalion
LETT last night to take part in the inaugu-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
PRICE THREE CENTS.
RICHMOND. va. SUNDAY. MARCH 3 1901

consider, ant: he could express no opinion
on that until he had looked thoroughly
into the matter.
Mayor Taylor would say nothing in
reference TO the matter st present.
because he had not carefully considered
the proposition. He was in favor of 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
" EATHER FORECAST.

Trorecaae for Sunday and Monday
misunderstanding fair Sunday; winds
+ generally southwestrIy. fresh TO brisk on
she coast. Monday fair
Nortf, and South CarolfHa-fair sum.
day: westerly winds becoming soutfsrlys
fresh on the coast Monday fair
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Continued on Seventh Page
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Lord Mimic, the Governor-Gencral of
Canada, Will attend the Inauguration eX-
ercises Monday. Invitation has been cN-
tended through Lord Pauncefote, the
British Ambassador. whose guest tho dis
tinguished visitor will be. Lord Minto
left Ottowa this afternoon. He probably
will attend the capitol cegemonies and the
inaugural ball with Lord Pauncefote' $
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-03
DIVIDEND MONEY DISTRIBUTED.
The People of Raleigh Get Nearly $40, 900
This Week in Dividends.

Last Monday was dividend day" in
Raleigh and the banks here paid out
large amounts of money to their own
stockholders and the holders of stock
in other institutions These amounts ag-
gregated about $40 900
A large per cent of this went to Raleigh
people as most of the stock in these in
stitutiOns is held here. 1t is safe to say
that not less than $4,000, perhaps more,
has thus been this week distributed
among Raleigh folk.
Here are the leading banks and some
Of the other institutions which have de-
clared dividends, with the capital stock
of each and the per cent. Of dividend
which they declare:
Raleigh National Bank-Captal stock
1925 600, 8 per cent; dividend, $6.750.
Commercial and Farmers Bank-Capitai
stock, 100000, per cent; dividend.
$4,000
Citizens National Bank-Capital stock,
$1,000 per cent; dividend, $4,000.
Raleigh Savings Bank-Capital stock
$4,000, per cent: dividend, 5000.
Mechanics Dime Savings Bank-Capital
stock. $4,000, per cent; dividend, $3.50.
Mechanics and Investors Union-Capi-
tai stock, $4,000, 3 per cent; dividend,
$3.50.
Caraleigh Phosphate Works--Captal
stock, $4,000, per cent dividend.
SO, GOO
There are a number of other manufac-
turing enterprises that paid dividends
here Monday. These dividends will al
together certainly aggregate $4,000
In addition to these at least 100000
worth Of Seaboard stock is held in this
city. This paid 2ls per cent, or $4,000
dividend.
And on Monday the State paid out
So, 500 on North Carolina AS, $2400 ON
one issue of penitentiary bonds and 81
200 on another issue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-03

toward this end There is not one WhC
does not desire to see the flag float
free, a flag which represents so much
suffering and so many sacrifices Tor
freedoms sake The whole world has
known this for many years.
'"The sole object of my visit has been
my great desire to embrace my old,
true and loyal friend Tomas Estrada
Palma, whom l have not been able to
see since peace was established and OF
course, to pay'a visit to President Nc
Kinley. to whom we Cubans owe so
much and to pay my respects to Secre-
tary Root.
This is my first visit to this city, of
which I have many pleasant and also
sad recollectioaIs, for I have once 81
lently and unknown trOd the thorough
fares of a free country with the only
ardent hope of helping to break the
chains that enslaved Cuba. Today
everything is changed. On again set
ting foot in this free land ] feel happy,
. for in every American I see a friend.
who, having shared his blood side by
side with us for freedom has earned
our etehnal gratitude and established
, the mutual obligation between the two
peoples to maintain the peace and in
dependence of the Island of Cuba.
(Signed) M. GOMEZ"
General Gomez will in all probability
| return to this city from Washington
| Wednesday and will remain here until
! Sunday, when he will sail for Cuba
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-03
READY TO DIE FOR THE RIGHT.
Bryan Says He'd Rather Die Fighting For
Right Than Win Through Wrong.
(By Associated Press. }

Roanoke, Va, July 2.-W. j. Bryan
was here a short time this afternoon
on his way to Pocahontas, Va. where
he is to speak tonight. He made a
short speech here on the station plat
form.
Mr.. Bryan said that questions that
several years ago dominated the Chi
cago platform he had stood for because
he believed in them. He had not
changed his mind when the Kansas
City platform was enlarged to suit GER
tain conditions. The Democratic party
was all right when it came to addi.
tonS but not i'm subtraction. No back
ward step would be taken, but whether
it did or not it would be the same with
him. He had said the question was
not whether they should win but
whether they should do what was
right. He would do the right and abide
the consequences. The Democrats
duty was to advocate principles. The
results would be beyond the party. If
the blood was bad a boil came, they
would keep coming until something
was taken to cleanse the blood.
Mr.. Bryan said in conclusion
II am fighting ON. not so much to
win, fort would rather die fighting for
right than win fighting for something
else"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-03
ONLY 5000 MEN OUT NOW
Agreements Reducing This Number
Signed Every bay.
FIRST FINANCIAL AID FOR STRIKERS
President O. Connell Receives Check For Five
Thousand Dollars From ihe American
Federation Of Labor For The
Benz fit of Machinsts.
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, July 2.-President
OConnell of the International Amalga-
mated Machinists, said today that he
regarded the machnists' strike as
practically won. Even if an order
should be issued at this time direct
ing all men out to return to work on
the old basis" he said, the nine hour
day would be won.''
Continuing he said:
'"The movement has been attended
withevery success and is in many re-
spectS the most remarkable struggle
on record. There are now only 5000
men out and agreements are being
signed every day reducing this num-
ber.
1T has not been a strike. 1T has sim
ply been a cessation of work A strike.
to the mind of the public, means riot
and boodshed. The machinsts have
been one or two cases of assault but
these are liable to occur at ar5 time
and cannot be chargeabie to the ma
chinists."
The first financial aid to be received
by the machinists since their strike
began was accepted by President
O'Connell todaN,~ iii the form of q
check for $4,000 from the American
Federation of Labor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-03
TUG OF WAR WAITS
ON AUTUMN DAYS
Then Labor's Real Fierce
Struggle Will Begin.
SECOND DAY Of STRIKE
All Quiet at Steel Mills. Preparing
For Rainy Day.
ADDING TO THE FUND TO AID STRIKERS
There is a General Belief That an Agreement
NAV b, Reached Between the Steel
Combine and Its Men Before
MANY Oa,s.
By Associated Press.)

Pittsburg, Pa, July 2.-Thc second
hoop workers of the Amalgamated AS
sociation opened without interesting or
exciting features.
1t was evident that neither side an
ticipa:ed early developments, as there
was no unusual activity about the COM
bine offices and the utmost quiet pre-
vailed at the headquarters of the work
ers. AS President Shaffer remarked
the conditions Of the present strike
were peculiar and no decided results
were expected for ten days or two
weeks. BY that time the manufacture
ers having all necessary repairs at
their mills, completed would Ee anX-
ious TO resume operations The Strug-
gle would then begin in earnest
The belief is quite general however,
that the real test will not come until
the close of the hot weather and the
general resumption of business in the
early fall and in the meantime it is
thought that the conflicting interests
will see their way clear to recede from
tie present positions. That President
sshai-Cr Of the Amalgamated Associa
ton, is preparing for the rainy day
which may come if the strike is pro.
loilged indefinitely, is evident from
their circular mailed to the assOcia-
tion lodges today. The circular directs
the lodges to lay assessments upon
their members, the money to be used
for the relief of such members of the
association as might be out of work.
The money collected by these assess
ments of the lodges will be forwarded
to Pittsburg where it will be placed in
the general fund of the association The
latter has for years been creating q
strike fund.- Systematically and meth.
odically. This fund is said now to
amount to between 100000 and $780,
600. The combine officials do not ap,
pear to be worrying over the situation
and say they do not recognize a con-
dition of a strike as yet. Some of the
officers intimate that there may be a
renewal of negotiations at any time ana
settlement effected. In outside cir
cles the belief is growing that the
strike will be called off before it gets
fairly well under way
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-03
RALEIGH BEATEN
IN SECOND GAME
A Close Contest of Ten In
nings Played.
TWAS ATE IN THE NINTH
Then Crockett Cracked Out Three
Bagger That Won.
WILD THROWS BY VENABLE AND Az
On These Wilmington Made Three Runs Which
Tied the Game. There Mas no Game
at Richmond on Account
of Rain.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilmington, N. c., July 2.-The Lob
sters won from the Red Birds again today,
though it required ten innings to score
the winning run King Kelly's men had
the game we'll in hand, but wild throws
by Venable and AtZ to first was respon-
sible for three runs. which tied the
score
In the tenth inning Crockett drove the
ball against the fence for three bases
after Clayton and Devlin had singled,
scoring the run that won the game.
Voorhees, pitched the first nine innings
and the visitors were unable to do any
thing with his delivery. Ragged fielding
by Sebring in left field was largely re-
sponsible for the run getting of the Red
Birds. The visitors were not to be out
done in this respect and succeeded in
making even more costly errors than the
Lobsters after the game had already been
won. Allen relieved Voorhees, after the
ninth and was equally as effective as his
predecessor.
In the fifth inning the Red Birds scored
two runs. Stocksdale was passed to first.
Venable bunted safely, the sphere jump
ing over Voorhees, head. AtZ bunted,
forcing Stocksdale "a third and Sebrng
dropped Stanleys fly in left and Venable
chased across the home plate. Sorber hit
to third and was retired at first, but Atz
tailed.
The LobSterS made one run in the fifth.
Thackara hit to Venable, but he threw
wild to first and the runner was safe on
third McGnnis damned out a two bag
ger. scoring Thackara.
Again in the sixth King Kellys men
made two runs. Smith flew to Sebring
but the Lobster left fielder errored. Cur
ran sacrificed. Bill ID was retired at first,
advancing Smith. who scored on Stocks
dale's single. Venable hit for two bases
and Stocksdale tailed, being assisted by
a wild throw.
The Lobsters followed with another
tally in their half of the sixth. Voorhees,
lined out a double and scored on Sc
brings hit.
The score was tied by the Lobsters in
the eighth. Clayton and Devlin both hit
safely Sebring's grOunder to Atz was
thrown wild to first and both Clayton and
Devlin scored.
Crockett won the game in the tenth,
hitting the ball for three bases, after
Clayton and Devln had singled
The Red Birds had three men on bases
in the second inning and again in other
innings wearers of the maroon were on
the sacks, but the timely hits were not
forthcoming King Kelly was sick and
was forced out of the game.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-03

BY the Associated PreSS.)
Poughkeepsie N. Y, July 2.-The Inter
collegiate boat races over the Hudson
lows:
Varsity eight
Cornell first. Time 1S: So Is.
Columbia second. Time 1888.
Wisconsin third. Time 1906 As.
Georgetown fourth. Time 1921.
The best previous record for varsity
eight was 1874 3-5. No time was taken
for Syracuse and Pennsylvania, who were
many lengths behind.
In the Varsity four, Cornell was first.
Time 1879 3-5; Pennsylvania second,
time Has 2-5; Columbia third, time
II; 81 3-5. The best previous record for
this distance was 1921 15.
In the freshmen race Pennsylvania was
first. Time 1920 1-5.
Cornell second, time 1923; Columbia
time 1914.
The, previous record for freshmen
eight for this distance was 9:19R.
Not only was new record for varsity
eights made. but it is more remarkable
broke the other record by many seconds.
The race was rowed in water that was
phenomenally advantageous and while
this may have helped the time, still it did
not seem to assist the Freshmen who
rCwed under almost the same conditions.
The Varsity race was the most exciting
OF the day, although the other two with
much uncertainty over the winners caused
a furry. The fact that Pennsylvania bad
been picked as sure winner of the four
cared event. but that Cornell beat her
out, easily whetted the appetite of the
thousands upon the shore and observation
train for the other contests.
The phenomenal feature of the races is
that had not the Cornell freshmen boat
broken in the last half mile Cornell
would have three victories to her credit.
Columbia is happy tonight for her oars
men have gone up from the very last place
to second in a six sided contest after CIV
ing the winners hard fight
Georgetown, a new rival for honors,
and to whom little attention had been
paid got inside the time record and hung
On the leaders with a tenacity that sur
prised everybody Pennsylvania was
never in the race with it's second crew,
and Syracuse, with its very light oars
men, was OutclasSed.
The Varsity race was one of the ferceSt
struggles ever witnessed in college aqua
tics. Though the race all through was
one of the most severe ever rOwed there
was not a sign of distress in any boat
1t was a minute after $3.50 O'Clock when
the varsity crews lined at the start At
the pistol shot the start was phenOmen-
ally uniform At the half mile there was
not twenty-five feet between the first
three boats, while Georgetown had drop
ped about half a length behind them
Columbia was leading at this point AT
the mile Cornell had with pretty rowing
and without apparent raising OF her
stroke, taken the lead away from CO.
lumbia and had about a length the ad
vantage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-03
TWO DEAD, "A SCORE INJURED.
Gasolene Lamp Explodes and Fire in Full
man Lodging House Follows.
(Rv tho Associated press.D


Butte, Mont, July 1.-Two dead, two
severely, if not fatally, injured ana
score more or less, hurt is the result OF
a fire which broke out at the Pullman
lodging house here early this morning. "A
number of men were experimenting Win
a gasolene lamp in a saloon on the lower
floor OF the lodging house, when the lamp
exploded, scattering flames in all dlrec-
tions. The building was wooden ana pe-
fore the fire department arrived the
flames had eaten through the lower moor
and were spreading to the upper stories
The lodging house contained about q
hundred guests, none of whom were able
to save anything except what they wore.
Most of them escaped by jumping from
the first and third story windows. A
number were carried out unconscious by
the ffremen, but so far as known all will
recover. The property loss is about $i,-
600 with Ito insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-03
OF SUFFRAGE
Resolution Demanding Prop
erty Qualification.
No Negro Less Than Three Quarters White 10
Hold Any Office Except CoIored
School Teachers.
(By the Associated Press.)

~A'DOSAN"">Na
Richmond, Va, July 2.-The Constitu-
tiona Convention was, in session just
thirty-five minutes today. The attendance
of members was larger than on yesterday,
that of spectators smaller.
Mr.. O'Flaherty, of Warren, offered a
resolution authorizing the president to ap-
point a standing committee to be known
as the Committee on Agriculture, Mining
and Industry and immigration, to con-
sist of eleven members. The resolution
was agreed to-
BY Mr.. Hooker, of Patrick, empowering
boards of supervisors to levy poll tax
of fifty cents on each poll for road pur
poses.
Ry Mr.. Turnbull, of Brunswick requir-
ing voters from other States coming to
Virginia and desiring to exercise the right
of suffrage to furnish a certificate Of char
acter when applying for registration.
BY Mr. Predigo, of Henry, prescribing
the method of ballOting and providing for
the use of party emblems on tickets for
use in elections. Provision is made for
assistance to parties physically disabled
from crossing tickets.
BY Mr. Braxton, of Augusta, franchise
proposition calling for 500 property quail
ticaton, taxes to be paid six months prior
to voting and a poll tax of So; an edu-
catiGnal qualification and excluding
negroes of less than three-quarters white
blood from holding any office except that
of colored school teachers.
Voting by ballot is prescribed. Parties
desiring to vote on matters affecting local
taxation shall own 500 properly in the
town, district or country affected by such
vote.
The convention adjourned at 12:45
o'clock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-03
A VERY YOUNG GROOM.
Boy of Fifteen Marries Woman Of Twenty
Seven.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Kinston, N c., July "A large ex-
cursion of Sunday school picnic people
left here this morning for Oriental on
Paplico Sound.
There was quite a unique marriage
at the Court House yesterday. Miss
Birdie Overton and Mr.. John Hill were
married by Justice j. G. Cox. Miss
Overflow the bride was q years of age,
while the groom was but 10. Mr.. Hill
senior, was present and gave his con-
sent to the marriage of his son.
Our boys are getting things in shape
for the baseball games with Wilson be-
ginning tomorrow, Wednesday, the 3rd
There will be three games, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. The players are
in much better shape than they were
for the Dunn games last week, when
they were stiff and out OF practice.