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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24

The proclamation advocates in the con-
vention are getting a great deal Of COM
fort out of Senator Daniefs mia utter
ances in favor of submission YESTERDAY.
1t was Il fair, frank and manly sta1e,
ment of his position on the Suplect. auo
has been praised on all SIDES. Sut IL u.o
not assail the position OF MS oppoiieii'o
or innucn the motions of those who favor
proclamation.
1t may be said without eSasseratlon
that the submission forces are much
demoralized and there are but tcW o.
them VINO can figure out Elc'ols ~
their side Many of them We're prepared
to give it up last night. and not d ieH
members, who are known to favor SUI
mission, Were heard to admit that 1hsiF
battle was lost.
There is some talk of holding Demo
cratic conference on the subject. but it IS
not likely that this will be done. me
proclamation people would likely astee
to this but those who favor SUBMISSION
to the present electorate Wculd not. DIS d
caucus would lose them all the Repuo-
ican votes which will be cast on their
side in the convention. save one or Two
which may be In the proclamation coiumH
in the final roundup. Hon. X W allet
Moore and Hon. A. P. Thom will speak
for submission to-day. They are both
strong men In deioate and will undoubted-
w have the close attention of their col
leagues Mr.. Wysor is coming early next
week and will speak for submission He
is now in Carroll county attending court.
one Of the present electorate advocates
said last night that if their proposition
should fail. as he thought rather likely,
they would erdeavor to throw their
strength to the resolution to submit to
the abridged electorate. but they VIII
not be able to do it. as Mr.. Wysor and
others on that side have said that they
will vote to proclaim before they will
occupy any middle ground.
There is a great deal of half-hearted-
ness displayed among the submissionists.
and it was freely said yesterday that
some members would vote for! submission
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
PATTERSON BODY
FOUND IN RIVER.
He Had Been Missing from Home
Eighty Days.
- -------<,
WAS YOUNG EAsT-END MAN
Left Home on March 9TH TO Go to Work
Upon Mayo's Bridge-Drowning
Was Probably Acci-
dental.
WAS YOUNG EAST-END MAN

Upon INVESTIGATION by Coroner Taylor
decomposed body recovered from the riv-
er yesterday morning was identified as
that of Daniel Linwood Patterson, for
merly residing with his mother at No
1922 North Twenty-seventh Street. The
coroner was so we'll satisfied that the
identification was correct that the re-
mains were last night turned over to
the mans family for burial.
Patterson was last seen about 6 o'clock
on the morning of March 4th, when he
left his home ostensibly to go to work
with a force then employed repairing
Mayo's Bridge. For some time he had
been in the employ of Mr.. j. F. Craw-
ford, who had the contract from the
bridge company for the work. The iden-
tifcation was through son of Mr..
Crawford, who knew Patterson we'll, and
was able to identify the watch found on
his person. as well as the buckskil
gloves and jacket worn by him.
FINDING OF BODY.
The body was so terribly emaciated
and decomposed by its eighty days In
the water that it was impossible. from
anything other than the clothing. to de-
rive any clue whatsoever.
All the flesh from the head and face
was completely gone, leaving only the
white skull. The hands were equally as
severely dealt with by the foods. and
from the fingers several bones were lost.
No inquest will be held, as the coroner
says there are found no evidences or
reasons for believing there had been
foul play.
The body was dragged from the river
yesterday morning by Frank Berkeley,
a fisherman. He felt his net heavy, and
upon investigation. found the feet of a
man protrudins above the water.
TAKEN TO ALNISHOUSE.
He attached a rope to the feet and
dragged the body ashore to the shipyards
opposite Eighteenth Street Here it was
viewed by the coroner and ordered by
him removed to the almshouse-
Patterson was an unmarried man. twen-
ty-seven years of age. and is survived
bv his mother and two sisters. Regard
ing his death the general impression
and belief among his family and friends
is that it was an accidental drowning
There is given no motive for suicide,
and no belief IN possible murder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
TeIegraphic Brevities.

MONTGOMERY, ALA.-Consressman
Thompson and party arrived this morn
ing. Congressman Wiley presided at a
breakfast in honor Of the visitors. and
welcomed them to Montgomery. Secre-
tary of the Treasury Shaw responded
in a happy manner.
BALTIMORE, NID.-Rev. Dr. Duttera.
Salisbury, N. c.. and Rev. Ellis S. Hay.
Roanoke. Va, were among the speakers
o91 home missions at to-day's session of
the General Synod of the Reformed
Church.
BALTIMORE.-Refer Mantz stopped
the bout at the beginning of the tenth
round between Young Peter Jackson and
Harry Walsh. Of Canada and awarded
the decision to Jackson. Walsh was prac-
ticallY knocked out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
Make Emphatic Denial.

(BF Associated Press.)
. NEW YORK, May pa member of
The firm Of ]. P. Morgan and Company
gave out tonight an emphatic denial
of statements contained in the article
in the Evening Post concerning the Monon
deal.
Mr.. A1organ's partner would not give
the details of the control purchase OF
I ouisville and Nashville stock. The
street for the most part credits the
report that as high as $50 has been or
will be paid for considerable portion
Of the stock acquired during the late
squeeze" by the Gates and Hawley in
terests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
FRS. CLAIBORNE PRESIDENT
Virginia Lady Honored by Colonial
Danes With Highest Office.

tBy Associa ted Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 23.-The
Society of Colonial Danes to-day elected
the following officers:
President. Mrs. Kate Cabell Claiborne,
Virginia.; vice-presidents. Mrs. Samuel
Colt Connecticut; Mrs. Henry f. Leh
yster Detroit; Mrs. William F. Reed;
Baltimore, Md: secretaries. Mrs. Joseph
r. Lamar, Augusta, Ga; Mrs. Rosa
Wright Smith, Washington, D. c.: trea s
,rer. Mrs. A J. Cassat, Philadelphia, Pa. ;:
registrar, Mrs. Emil Richter, Portsmouth,
n H; historian, Miss Anne Hollings-
worth Wharton. Philadelphia, Pa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
HEAVYWEIGHT MILL.
Observation-Disclosures Scrap to Take
Place on July 25th.

(Rv Associated Press.)
SAN FRANCISCO. May 23.-James J.
Jeffries and Robert Fitzsimmons have
agreed upon the final details for their
battle here on July 25. The amended ar
ticles of agreement were signed to-day.
Billy Delaney, representing Jeffries and
Fitzsimmons, was present in person. TIE
contest is to be under straight Marquis of
Queensberry rules, the winner to receive
60 per cent. and the loser 40 per cent. of
the purse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS
FORECAST

fo1cSro
Partly cloudy. probab bly, local thunder-
storms to-day: fair with fresh south WINDS
Sunday. co
Lowest temperature yesterday.--.....5 %
Mean Temperature yesterday...-....... -
Normal temperature for Aiay....:....5 - %
Departure from normal temperature " "
Precipitation during past "A hours....s w
LOCAL
Second Lieutenant Dickerson elected
captain of Company A. Seventeen feg1'
JEFFERSON Ward Democrats declare for
proclaiming the Constitution
Miss Katie Partinston. the actress, at
Ann Annual pilgrimage OF the A. p v. a. to
Jamestown to-day.
Senator Daniel and Judge HARRISON maka
speeches in favor Of submitting Consti-
tuition to vote of the people.
Manchester streets to be paved with
pressed brick.
that OF Daniel Linwood Patterson.
d. r. Kimbroush killed by switch en-
CINE on Richmond. Fredericksburg and
SiplaNI Mr1 Wesley P. Huntley dies after brief
illness.
VIRGINIA
slppine of a belt causes destruction In
The Episcopal Council adjourns at Fred
eriekshurS to meet next year at Winches"
onwealth's-Attorney J. Holmes
Boyd. OF Winchester defeated in the elc-
ton. much to the surprise of all.
Jamestown Commissioners go to Cnarles~
ton for points IN floating such an enter
prise
fined s25 for attacking newspaper offices.
A negro fires a ball in Lunenburs that
kills one man and wounds another.
Locomotive engineers elect officers at
Norfolk.
Rockbridge holders of Valley Railroad
stock want the line leased.
First track meet held on athletic field
at University of Virginia.
Mass-meeting in Norfolk to decide on.
big ovation to Major Waller.
GENERAL
Senator Dubois made calm and de-
liberate argument In the Senate against
the war in the Philippines.
! The Methodists at Dallas elected COM
nectional officers and conducted much
other routine business.
/ Peace between Britons and Beers has
not been announced. but Is considered as
practically assured.
Mrs Claiborne, of Virginia, elected pres-i
Hundred or mere men perished In mine
| disaster in British Columbia
Town in Guatemala destroyed by earth
quake and thousands Of people killed and
great amount of property destroyed
New crater has formed In Mont Pefee
Scientists say there was no flow OF lava.
but an eruption OF mud and steam.
President Roosevelt Is entertained
aboard the French ship Gaulois.
Southern has purchased new road ana
extensive terminals In Jacksonville. Fla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
Practically Concluded.
nv Acrnciatod PresS

fBy Associated Press.l
BERLIN. May 23.-The foreign office
here has been advised tonight from Pre-
torla that peace in South Africa. is prac-
tically concluded. Tne articles of sur
render are ready to be signed. with the
exception that the approval Of the Brit
sh Cabinet Of TIE wording -of the sec
ondary provisions is awaited. The sus-
pension of hostilities may be announced
at any hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
Election in Bedford CITY,

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
BEDFORD CITY. VA, May :S.-The
municipal election held yesterday result
ed in the reelection Of ]. Lawrence
Campbell as Mayor over S. Y. Kemp by
vote of sci to 104 j. NJ. Daniel had no
opposition for the post of Recorder. The
following Councilmen were chosen: j. a.
Clark Mp. Carder. w. r.. Dooley A. w.
Robertson, T. c. Dennis. J. F. B. larast
and II. o. Humphreys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
KANSAS DEMOCRATS.
State Convention Names w. B. Grad
dock for Governor.

{By Associated Press.
WICHITA, KANSAS, May 2S.-The
Democratic State Convention has ad-
iourned after nominating six of the four
teen places to be filled at the November
election W. B, Craddock. Mayor of
Kansas City, Kansas, was named for
Governor.
A committee of this convention will
meet with the Populists at Topeka June
24th Will, power to ratify the balance
of the ticket expected to be flleu out.
at that time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
OVATION FOR MAJOR WALLER
Public Mass Meeting Decides to Give
Hin, Splendid Sword.
D,snatch to The Times. J

NORFOLK, VA. May pa big public
nass-meeting was held here tonight, at
which it was determined to present Major
L. w. T. Waller. U. S. NJ: c.. with a
splendid sword and give him an ovation
upon his return from the Philippines.
This is his home and people here are
proud of his China record.
The State Board Of Control met here
tonight to consider the complaints OF
butchers that the cattle quarantine works
a serious hardship upon them. No de-
cision was Forthcoming.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
PIow Manufacturers Meet.

-7.9=@151.s. fRy Associated Press.)
CINCINNATI. OHIO, May 23.-Repre-
sentatives of Southern piow manufac-
turers met here today to discuss the
advantages Of closer industrial cooper
alton in the uniformity Of prices
The gentlemen declined to give any In
formation as to the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
WANT CONCERTED ACTIO N.

PresbWerians to Confer With Eplsco-
palians on Divorce Question.
(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, May z29.-The Presbyte-
rian General Assembly to-day decided to
send a protest to Congress against the
printing at public expense OF Thomas
Jefferson's Life of Christ" The Com
rnittee on Church Polity reported a res
a1ution. appointed committee to con-
tar with a COMMITTEES of the Protestant
Episcopal Church and with similar COM
mittees that may be appointed by other
churches, with a, view to securing some
concerted opinion and action by the
churches of America relative to divorce
and re-marriage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
. MONON RAILWAY DEAL
Its Accomplishment Hangs on Action Of
.s j. p. Morgan & Co.
fBy Associated Press:

NnW yoRKe sfE Assi:ays May 18th, Evening
post today has the following:
'l"Deyelopnents in Wall Street to-day
broughts out the fact that the Aronon
Railway deal probably cannot be put
through unless j. P. Morgan and Com
"a "a nv exercise an option to buy at $50
: share about 200, 600 shares of Louisville
and Nashville shares, held under ops
ton Exercise of that option would call
for payment Of $50 Oo0. eco # the option
is not accepted. however. ! n. Gates and
=Hawley syndicates, which |cl sold part OF
- air Stock purchases to ]. Morgan
and company. can reclaim the whole Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
Election at Blacksburg,

fSnecol Disoatch to Tho Times.
BLACkSBURG, VA. May pa full
Democratic ticket was elected for Mayor.
Council and Sergeant here Thursday.
The fight was over the Sergeantcy. II.
S. Keffer Republican) was defeated by
j. D. Strange Democrat by 10 majority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
Thrown From His Buggy.

CONVICTION. VA May 22ss.--AIr. John
w. Wyatt. a prominent citizen Of Cow
ington, was thrown from his buggy q few
days ago AMI badly hurt. While his In:
iuries are Of themselves not Of a seri-5
Gus nature. fears are entertained lest,
with advanced age. he might not over,
come them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
1T SEEMS TO BE ALMOST A
BATTLE THAT IS HOPELESS
The Submission Forces Are Apparently Ready to Sur
render-There is Some Talk OF a
Caucus.

and pray for proclamation This talk
comes mainly from submission advocates,
and for this reason the proclaimers are
disposed to credit it, though they are
shedding no tears because it is so.
The proclaimers ase ready to vote now,
and do not seem anxious for a long de-
bate. G
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-24
WEATHER FORECAST

FORECAST for Saturday and Sunday:
NirEinia--Par;ly cloudy, probably loca!
shunder-storms Saturday; Sunday fair;
fresh south winds.
North carolina-Pastiy cloudy Satnr-s
day. probably showers: Sunday TAR;
fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-07
PRATT CITY TO
 HAVE PRIMARY SOON
Mass Meeting Will Be Held Next Week to Select Executive
 Committee.

Pratt City, November 6.-(Special.)- There will be mass meeting of the cit izens of Pratt City some time next week at the city hall for the purpose of ap- pointing an executive committee, which will make arrangements for the municipal primary which will take place in the ear- 1y part of next years. There is consider able comment as to the probable candi- dates, but no announcements have yet been made
 The Baptist congregation held a busi- ness meeting last night. c. S. LeCrene was elected trustee, and the second Sun day in December was appointed as the time for holding an election for two ad- ditianal deacons.
 Master Thomas Ewin Allen, son of MT. John Allen, left today for Talladega, where he will enter the school for the blind.
 Miss Mamie Pon Is spending the week with friends in Birmingham.
 A. M. Tate of Vivian is dangerously i'll of typhoid fever.
 J. c. Hackney of Brookside, who has been the guest of Mir. Albert Webb for several days, has returned home
 The Rev. Hall Episcopal rector at Ems ley, will preach in the Presbyterial church of Pratt City on Sunday after noon at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-07
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
A CURE FOR ALL.
Not Patent Cure-aIl, Nor a Modern Miracle, But Simply Rational
 Cure for Dyspepsia.

In these days of humbuggery and de- ception, the manufacturers of patent medicines, as a rule, seem to think their medicines will not sell unless they claim that it will cure every disease under the sun And they never think of leaving out dyspepsia ard stomach troubles. They are sure to claim that their nostrum Is absolutely certain to cure every dyspeptic and he need look no further.
 In the face of these absurd claims it is refreshing to note that the proprietors of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets have care fully refrained from making any undue claims or false representations regarding the merits of this most excellent remedy for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. They make but one claim for 1t, and that is, that for indigestion and various stomach troubles Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is radical cure. They go no further than this and any man or woman suffering from indigestion, chronic or nervous dys- pepsia, who will give the remedy a trial will find that nothing is claimed for it, that the facts will not fully sustain.
 It Is a modern discovery, composed of harmless vegetable ingredients acceptable to the weakest or most delicate stomach. It's great success in curing stomach trou- bles is due to the fact that the medical properties are such that 1t will digest whatever wholesome food is taken into the stomach, no mater whether the stom- ach is in good working order not. It rests the overworked organ and replen- ishes the body. the blood the nerves, creating healthy appetite. give refresh ing sleep and the blessings which always accompany a good digestion and proper assimilation of food.
 In using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets no dieting Is required. Simply eat plenty of wholesome food and take these Tablets at each meal, thus assisting and resting the stomach which rapidly regains It's proper digestive power. when the Tablets will be no longer required
 Nervous Dyspepsia Is simply condition in which some portion or portions of the nervous system are not properly nourish- ed Good digestion invigorates the ner- vous system and every organ in the body
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by all druggists. at 50 cents per package.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-07
ELKS OF BESSEMER TO
 GIVE MINSTREL SHOW
Miss Sarah Owen and the Rev. Will liam B. Hope to Marry
 On the 17th.

Bessemer November 6-(Special.)-R. W. Waldrop, the efficient assistant to A. R. Craddock, yardmaster for the Ala bama Great Southern road, is at the Grand hotel with his bride, formerly Miss Maggie B. Propst of Millport. MT. waldrop and Miss Propst were quietly married Monday night in Birmingham at the residence of A. B. RoDerrs, anu the affair was a great surprise to the friends of both, Miss Propst was one of the most charming and popular young women of Millport, and MT. Waldrop is receiving numerous congratulations.
 The approaching marriage of Miss Sarah Owen of Jonesboro and the Rev. Will liam B. Hope, which will take place on the morning of the 17th at the residence of the brides parents at Jones boro. Miss Owen is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. W. Owen and has lived in this vicin- ity all of her life, where she is greatly admired and loved. MT. Hope is a Meth odist preacher, and has been stationed at Cordova for four years. He will be removed to another charge at the com ing conference, to be held in Novembe.. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. MT. Sturdivant. Among the rela-
 
 the ceremony will be T. M. Owen, broth CT of the bride; Mrs. Owen and Mss Dol ly Owen, the brides sister, all of Mont gomery.
 The Bcssemer Order of Elks are busy rehearsing for a minstrel performance which they will give at an early date at the library. Many of the most prom inent business men of the city will take part in the performance. The proceeds will be used for charity at Christmas time. Last Christmas the Elks were most generous in their donations to the poor and this year they hope to be able to give even more than last.
 Misses King and Moore, of south Ala bama, are the charming guests of Mrs. R. T. Chisolm.
 Misses Mona Chambers and Sarah Bishop, who have been the guests of Miss Lena Mingea for several days, returned to Tallaoega today.
 A large german, graced by the presence of many visiting belles, is in progress to- night at the Grand hotel.
 Miss Minnie Marls of Atlanta, is the guest of Miss Fedora Marks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-07
Church Assessments.

Philadelphia, Pa, November 6.-The general committee of church extension of the Methodist Episcopal church, in ses- sion here today, began consideration of the apportionment of funds to be asked from each conference to make up the S350,000 which will be used next year for church extension. The entire after noon session was devoted to the appor- tionment for next year New York. with 436 pastoral charges, was asked to con- tribute $13000, an increase of s10.0O0 over the amount asked last year. Other pas- toral increased assessments are: Geor- gia, S225; Mobile, $150; Mississippi, s325; Alabama $1.50; Alaska, $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-07
Railroad President before Com
 merCG Commission
TALKS OF LIVE STOCK RATES
Declares In Chicago They Are Unrea- sonable, as Are All Rates, On Ac- count of Too Low a compen-
 sation for Service Given.

Chicago, November GA. c. Bird, third a bold stand before the interstate com merce commission today, when that body began an investigation into rates on cat tie and packing house products between Chicago and the Missouri river.
 MT. Bird was the first witness of im- portance before the commission and when asked if he desired to defend the reason ableness of the St. Paul live stock rates, he declared that they were not reason able.
 Not only are our live stock rates un- reasonable" he declared, but all our freight rates today are unreasonable, be- cause they are entirely too low to com- pensate for the service rendered. All fright rates should be raised and I am surprised that the railroads don't make a combined effort and raise them"
 This statement surprised the members of the commission and they immediately started to ascertain Mir. Birds reasons. The witness stated that it was unfair to take the past two years as a basis from which to judge the fairness of rates and the fairness of the remuneration derived by the railroads, for during the period the volume of traffic had greatly increased, whereas before that period railroading had not, as a general propo- sition, been remunerative. With respect to cattle rates, MT. Bird asserted that cattle did not TOW and had not for years paid their just proportion of trarsporta- ton charges and that to further reduce the rates on cattle would be to make a bad situation worse. When asked what governed the scientific making of rates. he replied that he had not seen the time in twenty-five years when rates could be made on a scientific basis. On the contrary, rates are always based on com petition, comparison and compromise.
 The present irquicy Is at the instigation of the Chicago Live Stock exchange, which claims that the lower rate on packing Lcuse products which exists between Chi- csgo and Missouri river points, relative to the ste on cattle, operates against the Chicago market Under the prevail ing rates packers can better afford to convert the live stock into packing house pi oduots at Missouri r1ver points than at Chicago.