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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
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C'R<NNyFoRDSVJLLE. IND, Feb O.
Maurice Thompson seemed to rally for q
while this II CruinG and re=;siined complete
ctIscicUsEe>s At noon. however, there
came a decided turn for the worse. and he
il, ncw Thought to be in q dying condition
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
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KEYSNlI.LE VA. Feb. 81 Allen
Robinson, Jr., died yesterday morning al
the home OF his brother-in-law, j. p
Tyler, in Neysville Va He was the
youngest son of J. \. and j. c. Robinson,
ass Is yeacs. He leaves a father, mother,
TWO sisters and one brother-Mrs. j. p.
Tyler. Miss Margaret G.. and Mr.. y.
Bennett Robinson. Of Richmond. Va His
remains were carried to Richmond on the
800 \. NJ. train this morning and inferred
in Oahwocd Cemetery. The funeral WAS
from tbs Third Christian Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
Ira,-Shon1ins Tournament.
ny Associated Press.l

ID! -toFVVIai''II I ItsS.I
JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Feb. 9.-Elmer
Z Shaus. OF FittSbarE, manager OF the
Interstate Trap Shooting Association.
has announced that an Interstate tourna-
1ncpt viii he held in this city April 18th
and 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
CYRUS =. f..I.siing.


(special DisDaIcll 70 Tho Times)
IRVINGTON. VA, Feb 9.-Cyrus S
Harding. Il prominent merchant at
Teems, Lancaster county. died last night
fter two days illness The funeral vii
IKE place sunday, being conducted by
Teems Council, No. 100 Jr. Q. L. y. ~,
Of which he was q. member
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
MIS- Snnin IIurI,llr

lSNaciaI DispNtch 70 Tic Iimcs)
WILDWOOD. VA. Feb miss Annie
Murphy died Thursday at Carriers Hall,
the home of her brother-in-law Mr.
Thomas II. Burwell, after a short illness
Of pneumonia following the grip. Her
sister, Mrs. Philip Meade. ana two nieces,
The daughters OF Mr.. Thomas H. Burwell,
besides either relatives in Wilmington,
Del. survive her
The funeral took place to-day from
Christ Church ri liwocd. interment being
the Cid Chapel Graveyard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
iLn.vArN nnNranS.

Especial Dispatch to The Ttnes.)
ALEXANDRIA. VA. Feb. 9--AIr. Ed
ard Bohrans, son Of Mrs. Christina Bob
ans of this city died in Philadelphia this
aorning, aged twenty-five years. The re-
mains will be brought here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

TAYLOR Guy. the coloretF man who rus
tfI.erv stable here. ran a horse-race
down 4 tlc pubic road last SATURDAY. Inc
morse fell and broke rs neck, ana razor
Guy escaped with broken ankls--i-o''-
isa News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
Nearin. tile Fad.

The prize tournament OF th,s Rich
snoad Chess Club is very nearly COM
p3ctcd. and the finals Will probably be
played this w1ssk.
S,sas changes have occurred In the va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
En,crcssin" Facts About Ricllmon[
Citizens aud Other Matters

Cit iLrnS int otucf Writers.
Civil cases engaged the attention of IT,
Hastings Court yesterday:
Mr. f. II. Lanse has returned from
trip to Baltimore. Philadelphia and Wash
ington.
Judge Waddill went to Washington Fri
day nigtlt on private business. He is eX
pected back tomorrow
Tie Smokeless Furnace and Heating
Company. OF this city is pushing its
product in other cities and meeting with
success.
Joseph Feldman, of Prince Edward
county, fled a petition in bankruptcy yes
tccGay MesSrs. Watkins & Watkins are
his counsel.
The annual meeting of the Hebrew
Home for the Aged and lnfirm viii be
held at IL o'clock this morning at Beth
Ahaba Synagogue.
Aubrey, the Oldest son of Assistant
Chief-of- the-Fre-D Department George C.
Shaw, is recovering from a serious opera
ton performed on his throat by DR.. Dunn.
assisted by Dr.. Sweat. His throat wa
gradually closing I'D from a malgnant
catarrhal growth. He is getting along
nicely and will soon be out again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
new LEADERS MAY
ASSUME CHARGE
Continued from First Page.)

Mr. Kelley is making no effort for the
place, and does not even know that he
will stand for the honor. he appreciates
the Kindly assurances of his friends on
the subject. He is regarded as one OF the
very ablest of the House members, and
has, according to his admirers, all the
requisites for a successful Speaker. lie
is one of the most graceful members OF
the body, and his handsome form would
adorn the Speakers chair, as his famil-
iarity with parliamentary law would en-
able him to expedite the business OF the
body.
Capt A. o. Sullivan and Mr.. p. e.
Lipscomb the first and second doorkeep-
crS of the House. will be candidates for
like positions before the coming Consti-
tutional Convention. They are both one
legged Confederate veterans and have
made faithful and efficient officers Cap
tain Sullivan was the doorkeeper of the
first Legislature under the present Con-
stituton, and says he has an ambition
to hold that position under the body that
will throw off the yoke and give the
people a better system of government. he
has held his place continuously since 1867
with the exception of two sessions when
the Legislature was in the hands of the
Readjusters and when negro was eject
ed in his place. Mr.. Lpscomb mas peen
second doorkeeper for several sessions,
and is like Captain Sullivan, "a most pop
ular and capable officer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

rious classes. Mr. w s Wood leads in
Class 3. and DR.. Chandler in Class r..
Captain Barrow has won in Class d.
Much interest is manifested as the clos
in:s games are played.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

The Captain had SO many offers of good
whiskey. Just because, he said, they
knew he could not drink it.
When Corporal Bottoms called out
halt" to Uncle Ephraim Jones. tie
old colored man fell upon his knees and
on them walked across the road. Toy
this feat the officer felt constrained to
let him so.
W. y. r.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

Hon. George w Settle, member of the
House from Rappahannock county. was
in his seat yesterday. after some time
spent at his home with his wife, who
has been quite ILL., She is now improved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
TO CURE 4 coIDIN ONE DAY

axe Laxative Bromo Cu-nine Tablets.
Nj druggists refund the money if it fails
20 cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
.ach box. 25c-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
y-bIrS AND CR0KER

A partial list of the winners is given
il Is If interest TO observe that the Prince
of Wales, who won only nine times. heads
The list with $147.425. while Mr. Croker.
es.o Is al The bottom OF the list. and won
1wenty-foug races. has only $15.&lo to his
sreGtt. Even Mrs. L,angtry beat Croker,
aRcl:gh she won only single race. That
one brought her in $t5.S01. Mrs. Langtrys
facing name is MIR. Jersey Mr. L +,
Fccne, OF America. also did well, winning
S,2S.509 in ifl-e races.
Of course these winnings do not include
4he amounts won by betting, but only
the value Of The stakes.
LIST OF WINNINGS.
Tho list shows now many commoners
are engaged in The sport OF kings:
Number Amount Amount
Name OF Owner of races won in won in
won. 1900. 1899.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
PRINCE OF WALES
A HEAVY WINNER
He Stood al the Head Of the Racing
List Last Year.
DICK CROKER AT The TAIL END
Even Mrs Langt,y Beat the Tam'nany
Sport in Her Winnin:s-Valuo
OF the Stakes and Those
Who Captured Them.
DICK CROKER AT THE TAIL END

The Prince Of lS2ics mas always been
q devoted patron al the turf. but he has
never heretofore tgen great winner
The racing season Of 1880 Mil not be
associated with any threcyear-old worthy
10 compare with The hero OF the preceding
one. for. gratifying as il was TO see 50
fine "A sportsman rs the Prince Of Wales
3n possession of a. colt capable OF winning
the Two Thousand Guineas the New
market Stakes. the Derby, the Eclipse
Stakes, and Ire ST. Le-er, no one would
pretend that Diamond Jubilee. even when
.-a1cft NJ his best, Was OF The same high
class as Flying Fox. Very direct proof
OF This woald have been afforded if the
late Duke Of Westminster had lived
another year for FLYING Fox and Diamond
lsbiiec would have met on even terms
in one or more OF The E1nOoO prizes, but,
Us Il was, the formers engagements We're
rendered void. and his withdrawal from
Tie 1acecolGrSe after he had been sold for
::s77.;5r.l guineas detracted not Il little from
The interest OF the Ascot Cup and one or
tHo other events FOR which he had been
nominated carly in the year.
The victories OF Diamond Jubilee, 10
which might be added the large sum re-
t.e.yed ny MIN as second IN The Princess
Of Males Stakes. placed the Prince of
Wales. for The first lime since he has
toWllcd racehorscs, at The head OF the
isl,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

The House yesterday passed the bill Of
fered by Mr.. Patteson. of this city, in1pos-
ing a heavy tax on peddlers OF merchan-
disc in the cities OF the State. The bill orig
mated with the Retail Dealers Association
of Richmond, and is designed to break up
peddlers who are said 10 ply their, trade
without a license and to the annoyance
Of the merchants. \ similar measure has
already been enacted as Il city ordinance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

Hon. Henry T. Wickham, member of
the Senate from Hanover, has been con-
fined to his home several days by sick
ness. In point OF length OF service, Mr..
sWickhanl is the ranking Senator. He has
referred to himself as the father of the
Senate No member is ever more missed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-26
SAND BARS IN LAKE MICHIGAN.
How Quickly They Form to the
Great Danger of Vessels.
From the Chicago Ne


People taking business or pleasure trips
by steamboat to st. Joseph or up to Mack
inac little realize the constant watchful-
ness that is exercised by hundreds OF in
divduals to insure their safety In a
vague way they appreciate that their cap
tain, their engineer and possibly one or
two other officers of the boat must be
tried men and true" but the majority
of lake passengers never inquire beyond
this.
TO the majority Of people, also. Lake
Michigan appears to remain much of the
time in the same mood. They fail to
notice that restlessness below the surface
which builds mounds OF sand In a night
to endanger navigation, and which, per-
haps the next day. picks up that sand
and moves II mile or two away. These
are the whims OF the great inland sea.
Because OF this millions OF dollars have
been expended Ia only partially successful
attempts to subdue this lakes rebellious
spirit.
Among the greatest dangers to naviga-
tiOL are reefs or shoals. Then, too. the
lake is crossed and recrossed by currents
which are constantly changing the shore
line; which shift bars and shoals In
way TO puzzle the sharpest navigators.
In watching this the federal government
takes prominent part Each week
during the season Of navigation a bulle-
tin Is issued to mariners giving them all
corrections Of charts and other informa-
ton. much as a public library corrects
its catalogue from time to time. Lieut..
w. ]. Alison. In charge Of the Chicago
photographic office, last week addressed
such a circular letter TO the persons In
charge OF every lighthouse and life-sav-
ing station In the Lake Michigan district,
asking that information regarding the
shoals. and variations IN the depth Of
water be forwarded to him at once. Re-
plies have been received and the data
contained therein will be put in shape
and later sent out in bulletin form to
mariners. A typical reply read in part
as follows.
The harbor at this port remains much
as II was last year. There Is, however,
bar extending from near the end OF the
south pier Ia a southwesterly direction
for nearly hair mile. This bar In some
! places has only ten feet Of water over
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-26
ARE OCEANS OF OIL
TEXAS OUTPUT MAY REACH MIL
LIONS DAILY.
CHIEF BIOLOGIST REPORTS.
THE SOUTHERN OIL FIELD VERY
EXTENSIVE.

The oil Strata Extends All the Way
From Alabama to MexicO-South-
west Texas Is Rich in oil-Th e
Beaumont Output of 100000 Bar
rcls Daily May BE Quadrupled.
Means Not Only Cheap Fuel to
Texas, But Because of Proximity
to Tidewatcr, an Immense Export
Trade.
Washington, May 25.-Robert T. Hill,
chief geologist of the United States
geological survey, has returned from an
extended geological investigation in the
Texas oil fields and has embodied the re-
suits in a report which says
THE importance of this Oil field is far
greater than at present can be described
or estimated. 1t means not only cheap
fuel supply to the largest state in area
in the Union, but owing to its proximity
to tidewater it promises an export trade
such as exists nowhere else in the world.
Preparations are being made to sink hum
dreds of wells and ve~y soon the present
output of $4,000 barrels a day may be
quadruped.
1T is entirely within the limit of prob
ability that oil will be found at many
places throughout the coastal prairie, es-
pecially in its southern extension toward
the Rio Grande and in the northeastern
state of Mexico, at Tamalipus. The out
crop of the territory formations in South
west Texas, in Wilson, Atascosa, McMul-
len, Duvall and other counties is natural
ly rich in oil and the practical oil men
are risking their money in experimenting
in that region. AS the oil bearing ter
tiary strata extends east of the Missis-
sippi into Mississippi and Alabama, 1t
is not beyond possibility that oil may be
found in these states.
ut Is impossible now to state exactly
the extent of the oil-yielding bed which
the Beaumont well, and this can be only
determined by experiments.
THE area of profitable exploitation of
the Beaumont oil fields is confined be-
tween the San Jacinto and the Sabine
rivers, east of the Houston and West
Texas Railroad and south of Oil City,
Nagadoches county. This area may be
extended or restricted by future exploita-
ton.
TT Is very probable that other oil
fields may be discovered in the coastal
plain between Beaumont and Tampico
fields. Here lies a vast territory under
lain by the oil-bearing eocene formations
which has not been exploited
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-26
LAKE oITY's COMMENCEMENT.
Florida Agricultural College Exer-
cises in Progress.

Lake City, Fla. May 25.-Commence-
ment exercises at the Florida AEricul-
tural College began last night with the
defamation contest of the Freshmen and
Sophomore classes. A very interesting
programme had been arranged. and
Chapel Hall was crowded to overlooking.
In the oratorical contest, Mr.. J. B.
Smonton, if Micanopy, won first prize,
and Mr. B. S. Buie, of Lake City, the
second prize.
Sunday the Rt. Rev. VIM. c. Gray
Bishop of Southern Florida, will deliver
the baccaulaureate sermon at Chapel
Hall, while the following programme will
be taken up for next week, concluding
Thursday night:
Monday, May 81 p. m, display OF
work IN mechanical department; machin-
cry will be running and students of this
department at work; 4:9O D. m, military
department, exhibition drill; p m, an
niversary of Tau Sigma Delta, and Philos-
thain societies.
Tuesday, May 2S.-2 p. m, inspection
of laboratories and Foster Hall; 4:30 p
battalion parade and review; 8 p. M,
joint debate between Berna and Qorum
societies.
Wednesday, May $3.50 a. M, business
meeting, Alumni Association: II a. m,
annual public meeting. Alumni Associa-
ton.
Thursday, May 30.-Address by F. T..
Stringer; p. M, military-competitive
drill for championship cup; parade and re-
view: p. M, concert OF vocal and in
strumental music.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-26
MANY HORRIBLE CRIMES.
FiIipinOs DeservedIy Punished for
WantOn BarbarIty.

WantOn Barbarlty.
Washington. May 25.-Ofacial papers re-
ceived at the War Department from the
Philippines give the details OF many hor-
rible crimes committed in the islands, for
which the perpetrators were tried before
military commissions convened from time
to time. Many of them, of saw
are cruelty and pure wantonness'
are unsurpassed. A native named
Flores led a detachment Of about sixty
Filipinos on piratical raid up the puebla
of Trocin in Sorsogon to plumber col
ony of peaceful Chinese merchants. They
met with no opposition, yet nevertheless
hacked to death three inoffensive China
men; assaulted another so murderously
as to cause him to lose his left eye and
arm and carried off for ramson three
other Cinnamon, a native and Spanlard
Flores was sentenced to be hanged.
A native captain of insurgents In the
army of the famous Alejadrino, seized a
Filipino in the full vigor OF life and had
him buried alive.
A native policeman on duty In the
Puebla of Misamis on Mindanao Island.
was seized by band Of natives, tied to
a post and beaten with a gun. He was
taken out on the highway, where his as
sailants finished him with bolos and PIN
ned on him a paper bearing this inscrip-
ton: "Countrymen, don't initiate me,
for / am an Americanista and have talk
ed with the Americans"
One victim was made to stand on the
brink of grave dug for him and there
sta bbed to death.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-26
RIFLE RANGE READY.
Entertainments Restored and Other
improvements Made

improvements Made.
The military rife range has been placed
in excellent order for the seasons shoot
ing. Men were at work for several days
upon the entertainments, and they have
all been restored to even better condi-
ton than that they were in when they
were thrown up. The gangs of men work.
ed on all the entertainments, including
that at the skirmsh.
Capt. j. C. Postell. president of the as
ISOLATION has added another target at
the S0o-yards range, so that there are now
five. At each of the ranges, now, there
are five targets, so that If matches are
shot, 1t will be possible to send teams
right on through in blocks of five with
out having the plan interrupted at the
S00-yards range. This was a difficulty
that was experienced last year. when the
state shoot was held.
Several times lately. owing to the work
that was in progress at the range, de-
tachments from the companies that were
going out for practice had to have or
ders revoked. AS the work has been
completed, this will no longer be expert
enced, and it is expected that the vari-
Gus commands will take up their rifle
shooting this week in good earnest
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-26
WARE COUNTYS CLERKSHIP.
e. j. Berry Appears to Have Car
rfed the County Primary,

Waycross, Ga, May 25.-The Demo-
cratic primary held in Ware county to-
day for the purpose of selecting a candi-
date for clerk of Ware Superior Court, to
NIL the vacancy caused by the death of
Henry f. McVeigh, passed off in a quiet
and orderly manner A light vote was
polled, not half of the registered voters
going to the polls. In Waycross there
were cast 425 votes, divided among the
various candidates as follows: ]. w.
Strickland, 1856; E. j. Berry, 1923; w. M.
Wilson, 10; J. J. Wilkinson, 1903; John T.
Blanchard, 25; c. A. Sheldon, %.
Information has not been received from
all the precincts in the county, but suf-
tcient is known to satisfy all parties that
Mr.. E. j. Berry, the present incumbent,
has been elected. He got large majority
at Waresboro Manor and Waltertown,
and 1t is quite certain that the returns
from the country precincts will not
change the result
MIR. Berry is very popular young man.
and makes most efficient clerk. He was
elected county school commissioner sew
eral months ago to succeed Hon. Joe D.
Smith, who rendered his resignation after
holding the place for sixteen years. He
accepted place as deputy clerk under
Mr.. McVeigh. After Mr.. McVeigh's death
Mr.. Berry was appointed clerk and re-
signed the position of school commission
er to make the race for clerk.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-26
JACKSONVILLE is QUIET.
Fairness ana Liberality of Insur-
ance Companies Praised

Jacksonville, Fla, May 25.-The' situa-
ton in the city to-day is much the same
as yesterday and everything is quiet.
Inc work of the Executive Committee
To-day consisted in paying the laborers
for the work of the week. Chairman
stockton Of the labor bureau announced
that he would reduce his force on the
streets between rs and 100 Monday, owing
TO the report from the lumber mills that
they needed men to work in the mills,
and owing to the fact there was plenty
OF work for able-bodied men at other
work than that of the city.
Every effort is being made by the COM
mlttee to get everything back to the ordi-
nary run, and reduce the strain on the
commissary and the other departments.
Several permanent buildings are in the
course of construction and workmen who
nave been working on the streets may
secure employment on these buildings.
Double rations were served at the com
missaries to-day so that the people will
not be compelled to visit the places for
supplies on Sunday.
In a meeting of the Jacksonville Board
OF Trade to-day, President Garner and S.
b. Hubbard, one of the wealthiest men
In the city, spoke in high terms of the
fairness and liberality of the insurance
companies.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-26
THE WAYCR0SS AIR LINE.
RumOr AfIOat That 1t Has Been
Bought by Plant System.


Bought by Plant System.
Waycross, Ga, May "a rumor is
afoat here to-day that the Plant System
has bought the Waycross Air Line Rail-
road The rumor is neither denied or af-
firmed. 1t has been claimed that both
the Seaboard Air Line and the Plant Sys-
tenn have been after the Air Line for
some time.
The special revival services at Trinity
Church will be concluded tomorrow night.
There will be three sermons tomorrow,
at Il a. m, 4:30 p. m and p. m. The
4:30 p. m sermon will be for men only.
The remains of Mr.. Brad James little
son, who died yesterday afternoon near
the city. were buried to-day at the
James Church, in Pierce county. The
child was one of Mr. James twins.
The Air Line is 20 miles long, and ex-
tends from Waycross to Fitzgerald
through a magnificent section of country.
Messrs. H. Murphy and w. A. Cason
reached home to-day from North Geor-
gia, where they went to look for a posi-
Bile location for a Waycross summer COL
ony in the mountains. 1t is probable that
a party of Waycross people will buy and
settle for summer outings near Mount
Airy, Ga.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-26
TO TRY SENSATIONAL CASES.
Formidable Array of Counsel to
Gather in Brunswick.

A Formidable Array of Counsel to
Gather in Brunswick.
Brunswick, Ca, May 25.-The Superior
Court adjourned yesterday until Monday,
when Judge Bennett will again take up the
civil docket and dispose of it as rapidly
as possible 1t is possible that the court
will remain in session three weeks, as
there is large number of cases to han
die.
1t is not thought that the court will
reach the sensational cases until next
week. 1t may. however, try former City
Treasurer Harvey Friday, as his is the
first case on the docket.
Some of Georga's brightest legal lights
win be interested in these cases. In the
prosecution of Mr. Harvey, Solicitor Gem
eral Bennett will be assisted by Col. w.
e. Kay and City Attorney Twitty, while
Congressman Brantley Judge Sam c. At
kinson, Hon. A l.. Franklin, Hon. Harry
f. Dunwody will represent Mr.. Harvey.
In the case against former Cashier Lane
of the defunct Merchants and Traders
Bank, the solicitor general will be as
sisted by Mr.. Sam Adams of Savannah,
and Mr.. Lanes side of the case will be
handled by Congressman Brantley, Mr.
f. f. Twitty, Maj r. e. Dart and Mr.
Denmark of Valdosta.
Ex-Prison Commissioner J. L. Beach
will be represented by Mr.. Harry F. Dun
woody and Judge S. c.. Atkinson, while
the solicitor general will be assisted IN
the case by Col. P. w. Meldrim of Sa-
vannah. 1t is not known who will repre-
sent Dr. ]. NJ Madden in his case.