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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
MACON WINS.
Defeated Richmond College in Join
Debate.

Randolph Macon won III the )olnt ue-
bale with Richmond College at Ashland
last night.
The question for debate was. Resolved,
That United States Senators should be
elected by a direct vote Of the people.
The representatives of the affirmative
were: N1essrs. J. r. Esgleston and B. NJ
Hartman, of Richmond College: negative
Messrs. D. r. Anderson and Earl Riley,
of Randolph-Ma The judges of the
debate were: Rev. DR.. Witherspoon, OF
Richmond; Prof. Randolph. of the Epis-
copal High School, and Rev. j. w. Ware.
An elegant reception was rendered the
visitors in the Literary Hall.
The College Chapel, in which the de-
bate took place, was crowded. a special
train took up $50 supporters of Richmond
College from this city. President l.. G.
Crutchfield presided and introduced Mr.
c. H. Dunaway. of Richmond College,
who delivered a defamation.
Then Mr.. Eggleston, of Richmond COLI
lege, presented the affirmative of the sub
ject Of debate; Mr.. D. c. Anderson, of
neutrality-suspicious.. the negative. Mr.. 5.
Mercer Hartman closed for the athrrna-
tive and AIR. Riley for the negative. The
debate was strong throughout. A decla-
nation by. Mr.. IT. II. Kennedy closed the
exercises.
The Richmond College boys did not
reach Richmond until o'clock this morn
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
TASTY Legislation.

"Hasty legislation is nearly always 4
bad thing" said a prominent member of
the City Council yesterday.
hecently the people OF the city piled
over each other in urging their represent
tatives to pass the ordinance permitting
the Traction Company's cars to come
down Main Street City Engineer Cut
shaw struck the keynote when he stated
at the meeting Of the Street Committee
last night that the ordinance was rushed
through with such haste everything seem
ed 10 be in mess The fact is. the
Council was in such q hurry to obey the
Will of the people. the ordinance was not
even referred to the Street Committee.
Now, it looks as il there could be three
tracks in both Eighth and Eighteenth
Streets. Or. a Traction Comnany's car
might be going in ole direction and meet
up with 2 Passenger and Power Com
pany.s car on the same track That would
be prstky ''howdy d. but these Gem.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
WINCHESTER's NEW HALL.
Valley Road Running Behind Accident in a
Quarry.
Especial Dispatch to The Tlmes.)

Especial Dispatch to The Itmes.)
WINCHESTER. VA. March It'll,
Building Commission OF the new Rouss
City Hall, recently completed at cost
of about 100000, is making arrangements
for a public opening on an elaborate
scale on the evening of Thursday, March
2ist. During the evening the City Hal
will be brilliantly. Illuminated by incan-
descent electric lights, and the public
will be given an opportunity to thorough
" inspect the building. Speeches will be
delivered by prominent citizens. and the
handsome and commodious structure vii
be formally. turned over to the city.
Information has been received here tc
the effect that the life-size statue of Mr.
Charles Broadway Rouss, of New York
who gave $4,000 toward the City Hall
will not be here in time to be unveiled o.:
the opening night. as was expected. Tht
statue is to be OF fine-grained white Itai
fan marble. 1t is now receiving the I'm
fishing touches in Italy.
A prominent official of the Baltimor.
and Ohio Railroad Company, in CONVEX
sation with The Times correspondent
said it would be necessary for the com
pany to take off several trains on the
line between Lexington and Harrison
burg in the event the company is com
PEELED to pay taxes on the Valley Rat
road. which it. operates. The Baltimort
and Ohio claims that it is not maxim.
any money by operating the line, ans
that It cannot afford to furnish a salts
factory service and pay big taxes.
The remains of Mrs. Walter Harlot
wife of well known commercial travel
er. who died at her home In this count.
yesterday morning. were taken to he
former home at Mount Jackson. Shenan-
5doah county. to-day for burial. Mrs
Harloe5 was twenty-six years old, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
Col. ]. D. H. Ross. OF Lexington, u in
the city on business.
TWO LIVEsLOST.
Other Persons Injured In Fire in Rochester,
New York.
(By Associated Press.)

IBy AS50CIdleu FIebS-J
ROCHESTER,, n. Y. March LIN
fire this noon which destroyed the LeaFy
Dye Works, 4 five story brick STRUCTURE
two were lost. one was probably tataiiy
injured and ten other persons were more
or less seriously hurt.
Total loss, $50. GOO, with little insurance
The dead: Two unidentified bodies.
man and a boy; both burned beyond
recognition.
Frank Udell, brother-in-law of the vice
president of the Seneca Camera Cori-
pany. was probably fatally injured ia
humping from the fourth story.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
MANCHURIAN CONVENTION.
Lack Of Wisdom in Granting Separate Con.
cessions Pointed Out to Chinese.
(Ey Associated

(Ey Associated Press
BERLIN, March Statements repre-
senting that Germany. Japan and Great
Britain have jointly demonstrated against
the Russian action in regard to Manchu-
ria are officially denied. Great Britain,
Japan and the United States have secret
ly made to the Chinese plenipotentiaries
representations as to how unwise it;
would be for China to grant any Powers
separate concessions. ta5i
U. S. Ambassador White. confirms the;
foregoing declaration Of German officials,
adding that the United States is .in per-.
feet accord with Germany in this mat
ter
The German press sees in this situation
most critical possibilities, threatening the;
harmony of the Powers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
THE HOWITZERS MET.
Several Nom Commissioned Officers We're
Promoted.

The Howitzers held a sp!endidly-
ed meeting last night. All arrangements
for the Washington trip were completed.
men looked tout of sight in their fine
headgear. The following promotions
among the non-commissioncd officers
Sergeant John W. Booker. to be first
sergeant; Corporal Ben Brockenbrough, to
be sergeant Of the Fourth section; Private
George n. Hundley, to be caisson CORPORAL
of the Fourth section; William w Pom
dexter to be caisson corporal of the Third
section: Willis r. Jenkins to be caisson
corporal of the First section, and Cor
poral G. T. Delarue, to be gunner of the
Fourth section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
REDUCING .PEKIN FORCES.
General Chaffee May Relieve Macarthur OF
Command.
(Rr Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON, D. c.. March 1.-The
War Department has sent orders to Gen.
Chaffee to still further reduce his forces.
The General has now under his command
about 1880 men.
It is assumed at the Department that
the Pekin dispatches Announcing that the
troops to remain consists of two of the
companies Of the Ninth Infantry, under
Major Robertson, is correct. The troops
are to so to Manila to replace volunteers
1t is understood at the War Department
that General Chaffee. who will leave
Pekin with these troops, is to relieve
General Macarthur of the supreme COM
mand in the Philippines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
Lecture at Emmanuel Church.

Rev r. Z. Chambers. a missionary just
returned from the Chinese field, lectured
/. to large audience at Emmanuel Baptist
Church last night. His subject was
"Glimpses of Many Lands. and his
method OF treatment gave great pleasure.
All Fong. the Chinese boy whom Mr..
Chambers brought to Virginia to be edu-
Gated for missionary work, greatly
pleased the audience with songs in Chi
neSe and a recitation in English.
Refreshments were served after the lee
ture. and a good sum was realized for
church work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
Visitors to Richnout.

Hon. Roland D. Buford, OF Bedford
.ounty, is distinguished guest at New
Cords Mr.. Buford was for many years
Jerk of the Bedford County Court. and
fine type OF the old-fashioned court
clerk.
Among the guests 1T the Jefferson are
,wo gentlemen now residents OF Gomez
ticut, but former Virginians. Messrs- G..
B. and G.. 8. Yale are now interested In
silverware manufacturing in New York.
but for many years lived In this city. The
father and grandfather OF the Messrs.
Yale were at one time wel1-known mer-
chants OF EfcnYnond g---~-4s..s,5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
Love.
The u-ifa h1lr.st in4n 4nar.

The wife burst into tears
You are devoid of love for me- she
sobbed. pitifully, "or you would not come
home in such a condition.
You do me wrong. protested the ine-
briate. her husband. with dignity. FOR
if am devoid of love, what is it. pray,
that makes the world go round the way
its going?"
: OF course he was careful to intersperse
numbers of "hics'' here and there
: throughout his discourse. to soften the
Is and '"sh' and otherwise preserve the
dialectical unities.-Detroit Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02

although recognizing that compliance
means the loss OF a province. They also
think that compliance might mean trou.
BILE with other Powers. Prince Ching VIII
request the advice of other ministers.
Private Calvin, of the Ninth United
States Infantry. has been acquitted OF
the charge of manslaughter brought
against him for killing French soldier
who was endcayoring to pass post
where Calvin was sentinel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
DEWET FORCED NORTH.
The Beer Leader Now Clear Of Cape
Colony.
fBy Associated Press.)

LONDON. March 1.-The War once
received the following from Lord Kitten
ener. dated Pretoria. March LIST:
..Dswer has been forced north over the
Orange River and is row clear OF Cape
Colony. Two hundred prisoners haVa
been taken. others who were stsassiers
being captured.
"E.ishtv men OF Kitchener's Sighting
Scouts were attacked by superior nufn-
hers and. after prolonged fight and
.ustasnins twenty casualttss. ssTren6-
.r.d ->~Sss.e~ E>s,2e
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02

themselves and were marshalled into
the great courtyard. where for several
hours 800 Of them were kept standing in
a long double line, under the espionage
of a score of armed guards patrolllng
the top of the wall surrounding the
yard.
Warden Davis and his aides made
quick work of removing the books, rec
ords and papers of the institution to
place of safety. Nothing else OF value
was saved from the burning structures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
Revival at Hasker Memorial.

The protracted meeting in progress at
the Hasker- Memorial NJ. i. Church con-
Beadles, the pastor, breaches nightly to
large congrega tons. There were nine
professions Of conversion last night.
There have been seventy conversions in
al
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
Death of John A. Richmond.

Especial Dispatch to The riu,.s.)
& HINTON, w. VA. March John A.
Richmond, of New Richmond, ten miles
west of this point, died this evening at
o'clock from the effects Of stroke Of
paralysis. Mr.. Richmond was one OF
the pioneers of this section; was sixty
nine years Of age, and until he was
stricken down had never known what
sickness Wa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02

panies are fighting each other bitterly.
and there is no telling what we may see.
In my judgement the Passenger and Pow
er Company can keep the Traction Com
pany's cars off Main Street for a long
time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
Continue Preparations.
(Ey Associated rrcss.)

: LONDON. March 2.-"The German.
French and British commanders, says
the Pekin correspondent of the Morning
Post. have ordered a continuation or the
preparations for the expedition into the
interior in the event of the Court being
srecalcitrant"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
Complete Agreement.
iRY Associated Press. !,

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 1.-The
ccnferees on the Legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill, which covers
all salaries of Government officials,
reached a complete agreement to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
CONTRACTS SUSPENDED
In View Of Expected Surrender OF Genera
ROtha.
(By Associated rrcss.o

LONDON, March 1.-The Daily Chroni-
Gle says it understands that in view OF
the expected surrender Of General Louis
Botha the military authorities have al
ready suspended contracts with some
firms for war supplies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
FEAR TO REFUSE.
YET Chinese Are Unwilling to Grant Russia's
Demands.
(By Associated Press.)


PEkIN. March Prince Ching and Ii
Hung Chang met this morning and had a
long consultation over the new demands
Of Russia regarding Manchuria, which
virtually means absolute Russian control.
Both the Chinese plenipotentiaries admit
that they fear to refuse these demands,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02

Acknowledgement Montague stated yes
terday that he had not made any combi-
nation with any candidate for any other
office. He made this statement when ask
ed if Their was any truth in the rumor that
he and Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson had prob
;rolv entered into a combinati ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02

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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21
C A @ EIa &D RR r "A. Rear, tna The Kind You Have Always BOqgfk Signature ss Le4NzNzZx
FUNERAL OF A SPORT.

A large number of sporting men yesterday attended the obsequieS of Martin Bowling, the well known pa- tron and packer of pugilists who died last Sunday. The funeral, which took place from his late residence, 219 West Twenty-fifth street. was one of the largest held in the Tenderloin in years. Thirty carriages followed the hearse to Calvary cemetery where the body was inferred. Three coaches were used to carry the many floral pieces donated by friends and ac- quaintances of the dead man. High mass was celebrated over the body at 10 o'clock in the morning at the church of St Vincent de Paul. West Twenty third street. -
 The scene was an impressive one and moved many of the sports to tears. Among those who went to the cemetery were: Al Smith, Dr Ord way, the former American representa- tive of the National Sporting club, London; Louis Kaufman, Jim Torpey, Matt Clune. Commissioner Smfth Of Hoboken, John Wheeler, Council Goodwin, Alderman Dowlin, John Heggerty. Thomas Adams. Patsy Cof- fee Of Peekskill, Charles Schloss, Jake Studer, Joseph Kelly. W. W. Bennett, George Bennett. Thomas Finnigan. w. Ekroyd, and Dick Rankin. all of Hay erstraw; Marty NIcCue. Charles Green of Long Branch; ex-Alderman Barker, Tom Goodwin, Fl T. Darling, Frank Young. Vic Young, Johnny Mack and Dick Doughefty of San Francisco. Telegrams of condolence were re- eeiyed from. Jim Jeffries, Billy Delan- ey, Terry McGovern. Tom Sharkey. Gus Ruhlin and Billy Madden. The champion ordered by wire q handsome floral horseshoe which was conspicu- ously placed on the coffin. Bowling was q great admirer of Jeffries and almost his last words were about the boilermaker's decisive victory over Ruhlin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21
RoLANDow POSTS A FORFEIT.

Rolandow. the strong man, who re- gently issued challenge to meet sam dow in feats of strength, has support ed his def by depositing $2O00 with George Considine to show that he means business. Rolandow. who lias been after Sandow for some time, said {: If Sa1dow will cover my money 1 will sign articles for match. I will allow him to select most of the events, and will agree to meet him provided the feats he chooses are genuine tests of some.set of muscles. If he does not consent to this I am satisfied to enter tain any other proposition that is afiro
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21
DROPPED 60 FEET BY FooTPADs

Trenton, Nov 21.-Manager of the Trenton basket ball team, William Riley, while on his way home from work yesterday morning, was attacked by footpads on a bridge over the Penn sylvania railroad. He fought them and because he gave them some hard raps they picked him up and threw him over the side of the bridge to the tracks below, distance of sixty feet. Riley is now in the hospital with three ribs broken, one hip dislocated and lis skull fractured. His recovery is very doubtful. He will probably die with out being able to throw any light on who assaulted him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21

yesterdays game. which showed what they were capable of doing when put up against strong team. The Fifth wards. expect to have an exciting con- test with the Yannigans in the near future and are practicing daily for the event. Bridgeport Telegram
 The Fifth wards is the team which the St Thomas Cadets football eleven defeated by the score of 17-6 in this city few weeks ago. That shows what strong team Waterbury pos sesses in the Cadets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21
KID BROWN IN TOWN.

Kid Brown of Torrington arrived in Waterbury to-day and he at once be- gan issuing wholesale challenges to any and all the clever kid boxers in the country. He particularly selected one Gerard of Great Harrington and Kid Lee of this city. If either of those chaps want a match they can be accommodated by addressing Fred Wells at T5 Abbott avenue. The "kid'' says he has a barrel of old coins that he will bet he can beat the both lads he mentioned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21
GOLF MATCH A TIE.

Very interesting and fine golf was played by the contestants in the Wo- mans handicap golf match at the links of the Waterbury Golf club yes terday afternoon. The match ended in a tie between Dr Caroline R. Con- key and Mrs T. H. Bronson who will probably play today or tomorrow to see who is entitled to the prize, sil- yer belt buckle presented by Mrs lr-- wing H. Chase. The scores were as
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21
NOTICE.

SUPERIOR COURT. NEW HAVEN COUN- - ty. Waterbury, Nov. l5, 1901.
 The Waterbury Savings Bunk Vs. Mary Far ley ct al.
 Pursuant to an order of the Superior Court of New Haven county at Waterbury. will sell bidder on Monda y Dec. o 1901, at ? o'clock p. m the following described piece of property with the buildings thereon standing to wit; Northerly on land formerly of Patrick Coyle, deceased easterly on School street: west erly on Spring street and southerly on Sco- viii street. Also the right to the use of a passway on the north and east sides of a blacksmith shop and dwelling house of M1- chael Woods, in common with others. Terms made known at time of sale.
 By Order of Court,
 THE ODORE E. ROGERS, lI-fs-3w Committee appointed to sell
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21
BASE BALL NOTES.

Milwaukee may have two teams in the base ball field next season. At least there will be one in the field, even if the American league aggrega- tion deserts to St Louis, as it was defi- nitely ascertained :. yesterday that Hickey's new organization, which which probably will belong to. the Nh tional Association of Professional Base Ball Leagues, will be represented ny Charles s. Hayenor and Harry D. Quinn
 A southeastern base ball league, to consist of Knoxville, Asheville. Char lotte, Columbia, Spartenburg. Green vile, Charleston and Augusta is beiug figured on, and the chances are con sidered to be bright for its formation. The Southeasfern.- as proposed. would have salary limit of $70O per month, and the length of the circuit would be TOO miles.
 George T. Stallings has disposed of his interest in the Detroit club. The deal~Was closed on Monday and MT Stallings says that i'll disposing of his interests he is out of base ball for good.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21
WITH THE PoLpIsTs.
only One Game Played Last Night

Only One Game Played Last Night-r
 Meriden Defeats New Haven.
 Meriden, Nov 2l.--It was tt great hustling game, and the Meriden polo ists are now leaders. Captain Cana vans little family of roller poloers ac- cepted a defeat of to ? reluctantly Wednesday evening. It was a fast and rough battle for supremacy and crowd of 800 genuine cranzs "hollered' themselves hoarse over the victory.
 Meriden's polo team played fine game, and. were it not for Captain Canavan and his sturdy man Haus- man at halfback, the New Haven quin- tet would have returned home with a worse defeat Twice the ball came out of the cage on the visitors and when the Blues saw they were Nup against it'' they went ill to make q trough house. out of the game. Haus- man was fouled for holding and Ref cree Leahy as peacemaker prevented Schiffer, the general utility man from New Haven, from assaulting Cusick because the goal tender would not help the visitors win. On the whole. how eyer. it was a splendid contest, al- though the home team seemed trifie the stronger of the two. The, score:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21

sudden termination of the bout. Dons alfue officiated as special inspector for the first time, he being the representa- tive recently appointed by Mayor Dart. In the preliminary between Young Crowley and Kid Raymond, Crowley received the decision in the third round.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21
More Waterbury
 Proof.

Carter 1T subject to attacks kidney disease and rheumatism Sometimes the latter all or attack Kidney ". relieved This deal recommending valuable prepara Doans Kidney Pils.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21

When you feel that life is hardly worth the candle take q dose of Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will cleanse your stomach, tone up your liver, and regulate your bow els, making you feel like q new man. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-21

fuSneS, Warner q, Schiller ;; fouls. F Warner and Hausman; goals caged, F. Warner 4, Walton. Canavan, Fitz- gerald. Bone; stops, Berry 31, Cusick 24; referee, Leahy; timer Pagan; at tendance, 800.
 The Telegram polo writer says Bur gess is considered by many to be the best goal tend i'll the business. That may be. but evidently they have never seen Lations or Mike Cashman ''boot'' them out.-Lawrence American.
 Joe Fox is credited with playing a fine goal in Lawrence in the face of q lot of shooting that somehow isn't tended off by the other fellows. A clever fellow is Fox and always was in the goal circle-Brockton Enter prise.
 Jean, Lowell's great all-round polo player. has added an 'ss'' to his name. Jeans may be his name at that, but it is strange that in all the years he has been playing polo previously he has not added the ''sn until the pres ent season.-Lawrence American.
 Down in the little village of Ply mouth they are vewing that the Lew iston boys are rowdieS. The good folk even 90 so far as to say that dur ing Wednesdays game with Lewiston Hayes and McGilvray attempted to put several of the Pilgrims out of bus mess. Oh, my! How naughtyi- Lowell News.
 The makeup of-the American polo league is almost as uncertain as New England weather. For instance: The day before yesterday one hears that Brockton will be in the league; ys- terday it was reported that it had been excluded, and today The Two issue the proclamation, that the Shoe City is in the ranks-what tomorrow will bring forth. Jake and Tim only know.-Exchange
 Bannon made a scene at the door when he arrived with the Clinton team. 4 lot of boys came with him, lugging the players bags like laekeys Doorkeeper Linsky refused the boys admission and made Ramon pay for the kids. Ramon made lot of back talk about this. It was only last year that Clinton was the. only town that did not allow bag boys in free and now they. are kicking.-Salem News.