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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
AN EXPLOSION
ABOARD FULTON.
Several Officers Hurt-Engineer
Displayed Great
Bravery.
(By Associated Press.l

LEWES, DEL, April 29.-An explosion
OF considerable SeveritE, which injur ed
half dozen persons, occurred son the
submarine boat Fulton to-day as she was
running into the harbor of the Delaware
Breakwater. The boat was bound from
brooklyn to Norfolk, and was partly su o..
merged when the accident occurred.
The injured are:
Lieutenant Arthur Macarthur. u. S. NJ,
badly cut about the head: Lieutenant Os-
car Kohn. of the Austrian navy, severely
bruised: c. b. Miner. assistant engineer,
injured about the head and overcome by.
gasoline fumes. and Charles Bechtol.
gunner, injured about the head and face
All the injured We're sent to the United
States Marine Hospital, and after their
wounds We're dressed they were dis
charged with the exception of Bechtol. He
Will leave the hospital to.morrow morn
ing.
The explosion was caused by an ac-
cumulation of gas which had been gen.
Grated by the storage battery. Although
the exp, ,osion was a 8v.osent one, the ves-
sci was only Slightly injured. She will
be towed to the Holland Company's sta-
ton at New Suffolk for, repairs as soon
as the weather meierates. It will take
several days to put the BATTERY in SER
yiceable condition.
Considerable bravery was shown by
Engineer Saunders. After the explosion
the engines continued to work. Saun-
ders wrapped his head and face in wet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
MORE COUPLES
Get MARRIED
Eight Young People Who Went
With Mrs. ellis Excursion
Were Wed Yesterday.
Especial Dispatca to The Times )

1ASpdSS4
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 2s.-Again
has Mrs. Gill brought an excursion to
Washington, and as usual a number Of
her eScursionists have taken advantage
of the occasion to enter into the holy
bonds Of matrimony. AS soon as the.
train rolled into the station to-day eight
young people stepped off and proceeded
with all the haste they could command
to become four.
The Office of the clerk of the Court of
the District Of Columbia is only a few
short squares from the station. and it is
the bourne Of many a Virginia young
man these spring days. Thither to-day
went four young men from Richmond 10
procure the necessary man iage licenses,
and hieing them back to the hotels where
four coy and expectant maidens awaited
them they WERE with The aid of the in
=dispensable parson, quietly married.
The following are the names of tho
newly-wed from Richmond: Orlando w.
Worsham and Laura L. Foner, Charles
W. Earnhardt and Charlotte l.. Schwal-
meyer. Harry NJ. Wilson AMI Mary L.
S,mms. Roy T.. Marshall and Marion v.
Rray.
Whom seen tonight at the "Dunbarton
: Hotel" Mrs. Gill denied that she held
out special inducements to bridal couples
when getting up her excursions. Il hal p
pened to remark said she. laughing
heartily over the. ma tier, when L got
up my first excursion about six years
ago that those who were thinking OF en-
5tering into the biissful bonds might find
my excursion a good chance for a brief
shoneymoon. and much to my surprise
several acted upon my suggestion. and
brought up eleven coup.es.
Since then they have continued to
come and we have had lots of fun out OF
it. In the six years I have been bringing
excursions to Washington have brought
over seventy five bridal coup.es with me.
That is a very fair record isn't it?''
PRIMARY DATES.
Mr.. Lloyd J. Smith, of Heathsville,
chairman Of the Democratic District
Committee of the First Virginia Dis
tirct, was in the city to-day.
s It was learned that his committee 1ns
fixed upon July 26th as the date for hold
ing the primary in that district 1t Is a
Queer coincidence that the date for the
primary in the Eighth is also July 26th,
and it is understood that that#will be the
date for the Sixth District as well
There is some interest beins manifested
MS to how many of the districts will find
it necessary to hold these primaries. in.
asmuch as under the law tllare will l,a
s no primaries held in the districts where
there is only one candidate for the nomi-
nation.
The following fourth class postoffice
appointments for Virginia were an
snounced to-day:
w. II. Barksdale, Brooklyn. Halifax
county: Isaiah n richmond, lssequana.
e SGoochland :: G.9 T. Shirley, n 1aainswood.
Mort rthunberland.
Az new postoff1ce has been esta bliehed
Il atsLomax. Scott county. ] ohm +. Taylor
commissioned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
|VIRGINIASCHO0IS
never So efficient.
9Dr. SouthaII's Annual II. /! |: il. Report.
Will Show Fine Progress.
SEVEN CLEAR Z; UT STEPS.
These Include Increase in Pupils.
Attending and School Buildings. I
TEAC HERS BETTER EQUIPPED.
They Are Studying More Now 7 han
Ever Before, and Their Pupils Are
@ Making Better Progresses
cellent Summer Schools
Provided - Compare
sons With 1897.
-s " y = j Z 81 y f=
TEACHERS BETTER EQUIPPED.

In view Of the great interest awakened
in popular educa ton in Virginia, the an
nual report Of the superintendent Of
Public instruction, to be. published in a
few weeks, will be widely and carefully
conned.
This publication has been delayed at
the printers It will cover the school
year Of 19oo-19o1. It will show the fol-
owing clear-cut steps OF progress COM
pared with the report Of the former year:
Considerable increase in number of pu-
pills enrolled and in daily attendance.
Small increase in number of schools,
the credit going to, the cities.
Increase in number of months taught.
Slight increase in average monthly
salaries.
Considerable increase in revenue.
Average cost of tuition of pupils has
been reduced
. Expenditures for schools for first time
goes beyond two million dollars.
Laudable progress has been made in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
fBy Associated Press.)

KEoKUK, la, April 2s.-The California
Limited on the Atchison, Topeka and
sante Fe Road, east bound, was derailed
on a curve at Cana, a switch Eve miles
west of Medill Mo-, to-day While gong
at a tremendous speed.
Five persons were killed ana twenty
three injured. The dead:
). 7. FRENCH. Chicago.
Mr.. WEITHENIER, San Diego, Cali
fornia-
son of Henry c. Gates, of Australia,
five years old.
Two others, whose names are not OBJ
tainable.
The injured include Conductor Chas
Sargent and a twin sister of the Gates
hoy. The parents of the twins were also
badly bruised.
The train was over an hour late and
passed Wyaconda, the last station west,
at the rate of sixty-five miles an hour.
When the heavy train struck the curve
at Cana, the rails spread.
The train consisted of two mail cars,
seven Pullman and one dining-car. The
mail cars. the dining-car and the two
forward sleepers went into the ditch. The
tender was ditched, but the engine re-
mained on the track The derailed coaches
were smashed to kinding-wood. even the
axles being bent out of shape.
The conductor went to a. farmhouse and
telephoned a report of the wreck. The
railroad officials then hurried a relief
train from Fort Madison.
The trainmen worked nobly, assisted
by unhurt passengers and -neighboring
farmers. The place of the wreck is dis
tant from all communication. Every ef-
fort is being made to complete the list
of dead and wounded, but most of the
latter are in the railroad hospital at Fort
Madison, and those in charge refuse in
formation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
AN ANENORMOUSfACTORY
ON SHOCK!OE K creek
Large Company Considering
This Location for One.
A THOUSAND EMPLOYEES.
The City Asked to Continue In
proyement Of Creek.
COMMITTEE BEGINS WORK.
The City Attorney is Ordered to Acquire
by Condemnation the Property at
Seventh and Hospital Streets.
Cost of the Whole Work
ard Nature of the
Improvement
COMMITTEE BEGINS WORK. RI

A large company, well known in Rich
mond, is considering the construction and
operation of a two hundred thousand dol
lar plant, at some point on Shockoe Creek
or Bacon's Quarter Branch. The factory,
if constructed along the line contemplated.
will give employment to- eight hundred or
thousand employees.
This statement was made by Mr.. r.
L.. Peters at the meeting of the Council
Committee on the Improvement OF
Shockoe Creek last night. No names
were mentioned by Mr.. Peters, or the
other members Of the committee. 1t was
stated that the property. which the COM
pany is considering, is some eight hum
dred feet long. The only other fact IN
connection with the enterprise which came
out at the meeting of the committee was
the location of the property which is
being considered.
NOT READY TO BECOME PUBLIC.
A representative Of The Times after
the committee meeting called to see the
general manager Of the company. II
Difference to the wishes of this gentleman
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Both Of These Gentlemen Had
Somewhat to Say On Subject.
THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS Bill
i Was Passed by House Under Special
Rule Which Allowed Three Hours
Debate, but Cut offA oppor-
tunity for Amendment-Mi-
nority Leader Opposed
Adoption of Rule.
fBr Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON. April Ca spirited
snd at times heated. discussion OF the
Philippine situation occurred In the Ben
ate to-day It revolved around the OF
der alleged to have been issued by Gene
raj Jacob A. Smith to make the 1stanu
of Samar a howling wilderness and 20
kill all male inhabitants over the age OK
ten years. The debate took a wide ranSe.
however. and many other points were
discussed.
When the Philippine bill was laid be-
fore the Senate no Senator was prepared
to deliver a set-speech upon 1t Mr.
Lodge, of Massachusetts, In charge oEa
the measure, said he felt compelled TO
press it for consideration. His remarks
drew the fire of Mr.. Teller, Of Colorado.
who criticised the Republicans for nos
participating In the discussion. This pre-
cipitated the debate. and for more tnan
two hours it continued.
During Mr. Tellers remarks Mr.. Till
man, Of South Carolina. said 1t was re-
ported that the Government was very
polite to the warlike Of Mindanao. and
observed that consideration was shown
Mohnmmedans of that island. while cruel
treatment was meted out to Christians OF
Sdmar.
TOM EWING ORDER
Discussing the alleged order Of Gene
Slu1CI. -ME.@-16lleE SStlu uuUeISlOOu
that General Smith had tried to justify
his order by what is known as the Tom
Ewing Order during the Civil War. By
this order the population Of two counties
in Missouri was deported and the prop
erty destroyed. He was proceeding to
characterize the action OF the American
army in the Philippines as most cruel and
barbarous when he was interrupted by
Mr.. Spooner. of Wisconsin,. with tfts. iu-s
quiry, ..Does the Senator not remember
Fort Pfllow?''
What does the Senator mean by his
reference to Fort Pillow?" inquired Mr..
Carmack, of Tennessee.
had In mind, replied Mr.: Spooner
what has been considered a massacl u
of colored troops there
Mr.. Carmack insisted with some heat
that there was no massacre OF troops or
killing Of prisoners a Fort Pillow.
Mr. Teller was continuing his remarks
about General Smiths order when he was
interrupted by Mr.. Fairbanks.
Il do not understand" said he. that
the government approves OF General
Smiths alleged order. It has ordered -
coUrt-martial to try General Smith,
FOR A COMMISSION
Mr.. Teller offered an amendment to the
bill providing for commission to be ap-.
Continued on Fifth Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
GREAT HAIL. STONES PLAY
HAVOC IN CITY OF LYNCHBURG
Stones as Large as Walnuts Fall to the Depth Of
an Inch, Breaking Glass and
Injuring Trees.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

tSpecial dispatch to The zT1meS.)
s. JYNCHBURG, VA, April 29.-One of
the most terrific and remarkable storms
ever known in this section Of the State
occurred here this afternoon Shortly
after 3 o'clock, with lightning and thun-
der as an introduction, a heavy rain be-
gan falling. This was followed by
downpour of hail that was Simply fear
full. For fifteen minutes, with a roar as
of "a. thousand cannon, binding mass
of hail, in Jumps as big as black walnuts,
drove through the streets Of the city,
stripping trees of foliage and crushing
plants and shrubbery to the ground
The scene beggars description. Panes
of glass were broken in all directions,
skylights were shattered and green
houses were demolished.
During the fifteen minutes of the storm
the precipitation was one inch, and In
many places the hail measured two
inches in depth. For several hours after
ward the hills around the city looked as
if they had been visited by fall OF
snow and in the warm light Of the
afternoon presented strange and un-
foliage, fruits and vegetables is incalcu-
liable. The area of destruction seems.
however, to have been confined chiefly
to Lynchburg and immediate vicinity,
for no reports of material damage nave
been received from surrounding coun-
Three florists establishments were al
most wiped out of existence, and the
extensive greenhouses at the city park
and the Lynchburg Orphan Asylum were
badly injured.
During the storm a. number Of horses
ran away and added to the confusion
Stores and residences on every street
have shattered glass to remind them of
the tempest Nearly every arc light was
broken and tonight the city is in partial
darkness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.
FORECAST

FORECAST
Fair and warmer in west and showers
in eastern portion of Virginia Wednesday:
fair Thursday with fresh to brisk south
west winds.
Highest temperature yesterday.......s77
Lowest temperature yesterday........S So
Mean temperature yesterday. .......... 66
Normal temperature ror April.........55 So
Departure from normal Temperature. II
Precipitation during past "a hours.... .26
LOCAL
City Committee begins hearing In Epps>
Smith contest and will continue Tonight.
Reply OF Mr.. Smith to the notice OF Mr..
Epps denies all allegations and cites
many affidavits. ,s
Report of Dr.. southall to show marked
Improvement In public schools IL, last few
Large manufacturing company to build
100000 factory where 500 men will be ems
ployed
Sulphur Reduction Company with quar-.
ter million capital to have its headquar.
Work Of Strengthening shockee Creek to
Works.
Well known Henrico man arrested on
charge of attempted assault
VIRGINIA.
Tremendous and very destructive hail.
storm at Lynchburg.
Audice Smith killed by falling or being
thrown from a train near Rapidan- Foul
James Davenport sent to the peniten.
tlary in Fauquier for three years for at-
tempted assault
Heavy forest fires in Henrico and rs
Hanover
VETS win in local option election In
Henry District. Hanover county 80.
of Mr.. Frank Wilson.
Father sent to jail at Staunton for beat
ing his own SON.
Thomas Dixon guest of honor at Kappa
Alpha dinner at Old Point
Bedford City invites National Foxhun-S
tiers to meet there
C. w. Cox cleared OF charge OF murder
Daring highway robbery In Norfolk.
Labor Commissioner Doherty attends
his brothers wedding.
GENERAL
California Limited on Santa Fe road
wrecked. killing five and tnturfng twenty
| ExpIosion aboard submarine boat Fulton
Injuries naval officers.
| Senator'S indulge in heated DEBATE ON
% House passed omnibus public buildings
b,il under special rule that cut OF oppor-
.usseo Second d day day Of schley celebration II /
Memphis a brilliant success.
lns " toca conrt- of General Jacob Smith
| testimony was adduced showing that boys
sixteen psriis,pstsfa N essson
| Iege s.. C,Eleayes because OF suspension 4
/ of' one of their members.
Moody's name sent to Senate as Secre>
t aRepresentatives OF Virginia Carolina
Chemical Company IN Germany besiegeds s.
by phosphate nina owners Wa &vAn1 q :
sell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
9 had been made out against the

case had been made out against the
Fourth Jackson. He raped Mr. Wenden-
burg for discussing matters in his OPEN
ing statement not contained in his Pc
tition, and contended that the contestant
had failed utterly to make out his case
and that what had been charged had been
refuted In his clients (Smith's) answer.
He said fraud was a thing to be clearly
and specifically proven, and the contest
ant had dealt in glittering generalities
rather than to specific proofs Of fraud.
Mr.. Folkes made statement for his
client, Mr.. w. P. Leaman, in which he
declared that he would be able to clearly
prove his innocence Of all that had been
charged against him.
Mr.. Smith, of counsel for Mr.. Epps.
raised the point that Mr.. Folkes was out
of order at this time, and the Chair ruled
that no statement from Mr.. Leaman's S
counsel was In order now. Mr.. Broken
brough moved that Mr.. Folkes be heard.
This motion was opposed by Mr.. Hughes
and favored by Mr.. Disney. Mr.. Taylor
spoke against the motion. and Mr.. Peyton
raised the point that the motion of Mr..
Brockenbrough was in violation of the
plan Of procedure Mr. Ninetree Folkes
opposed the motion, and said there was
nothing against Mr. Leaman except al
legations. Mr.. E. c. Folkes said there
was no need 1or COuifSel dllel LILO eAIol
was over.
Mr.. Disney said Mr.. Leaman was under
heavy fine and should have a right to be
defended.
: The Chair decided that it required a
two-thirds vote to overrule the plan of
procedure, and Mr.. Dance appealed from
the Chairs decision.
MR. FOLKES MAKES SPEECH.
On roll-call the chair was reversed
ayes Is; noes. 16-and Mr.. Folkes pro-
ceeded with his statement, He said If
his client was ever to have a time to
vindicatc himself from the grave charges
made against him this was the
time. He denied that his client
was andidate for Police COM
missioner, and said he was not interested
more than any other election officer. He
would be able to prove that his client
was absolutely guiltless of all of the
charges made against him.
TAKING OF TESTIMONY.
Mr.. Wendenburg introduced the afflda-
Wit Of Mrs. R. J. Wiley to prove that
Wiley did not live at the homo of Mr..
] r. Leaman, from whose house he is
alleged to have voted. Mr.. Meredith OBJ
jected to the paper on the ground that
it was written in pencil, but it was al
lowed by the chair
Mr.. r. P. Laughlin was the first witness
called. He was sworn by Mr. Minetree
Folkes, of the committee. and questioned
by Mr.. Nendenburs. He worked at the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
THE CALIFORNIA LIMITED
DERAlLED AT GREAT SPEED
Five Persons Were Killed and Twenty-three Injured
The Rails Spread While Train Was Taking
a Sharp Curve.

towel and went below and stopped them
After the explosion the Fulton was
towed to the government pier near the
hospital.
The Fulton left Sandy Hook. at $3.50
o'clock Monday morning. Shortly after
wards she submerged and made fifteen
miles under water, going at the rate OF
five miles an hour.
The engines ran continuously for TWEEN
ty hours Those on board were highly
pleased with her performance.
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formal tender of the place was made and
none will be as yet, as the President
wishes to pay proper respect to the memo
ry of the dead Consul General. Mr.. Evans
informed the President that he would
take the offer under advisement. but there
is no doubt he will accept it when it is
made in a formal manner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30


& LONDON, "A priI 29.-United States Con-
SUI General Osborne died at his residence
in Wimbledon, at 1880 o'clock this morn
ing.
Mr. Osborne's death was not surprise
to- his friends He had been confined to
his home since November last suffering
from Brght's disease and droDsy, which,
Slatterly, affected his heart He Was con-
scious until near the end The deceased
had never been absolutely We'll since ne
arrived in England.
William Mckinley Osborne was appoint
ed consul-general at London by Presl-.
dent Mckinley on March is, 1887 HeEWas
born al Girard, Ohio, in 1S42. ~ Later he
removed to Boston. Mr.. Osborne was a
cousin Of the late President aMcKinley his
mother being sister to President McIAin-;
sley's father He was a. resident of Rox-
bury. Mass. and was appointed to ..on-
don five years ago. The post Is consid-
cred to be the plum of the United States
foreign service. fo. the compensation av-'
5erages about s25, 600 per annum. and the
expenses are not particularly large Mr.
Osborne was secretary Of the Republican
National Convention during Mckinley,s
first campaign for he3presidency
Mr.. Evans Will Take His Place.
(By Associated Press.
sWASHINGTON,A "A ApriIs q. Commissioner
of Pensions Evans was a caller at the
White House to-day, and while here the
President Inf formed him OF the death of.
William Mckinley Osborne, Consul Gene
raj to- London and In an informal man
sner offered him the vacant position No.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
PAINTERS ASSOCIATION.
Annual Convention to Be Held in Rich
mond Next Year

The Executive Board of the Master
Painters Association will meet In this
city next month to arrange for the an
nual convention. which will be held in
this city next year.
The local branch of the association will
met On May 7th; at that time the various
committees for the entertainment Of the
delegates and visitors to the convention
Will be named
The attendance upon these annual meet
ings is about 500 people, many OF tnena
ladies.
Mr.. r. L. Peters is member of the
Executive Board from Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Commissioner Evans May Succeed Hin

WASHINGTON, April 29-There is a
probability that Commissioner of Pen
sions Evans will be offered the position
CT Consul-General to London, to succeed
William Mckinley Osborne, whose death
was announced this morning. White
House officials are reticent in regard to
the matter, as is also Mr.. Evans, but
there is reason to believe that the Eresi
dent would very much like to have HIM
accept it, and the chances are decidedly
in favor of its being offered to him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
The Old Man Who Killed Butcher Hutz
Cleared on Plea of Self Defense.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April &C.
w. Cox, the old man who shot and killed
Butcher Joe Hautz about two weeks ago
in a quarrel over a, dog, was acquitted
at Warwick this afternoon after trial
lasting less than an hour. Self-defense
was the defense.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
THREE BOYS MISSING.
Eldest is Sixteen Years Old and Parents
Are Anxious.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

NORFOLK, VA, April 29.-Willie Dur
bin, 1s years old, his brother, Jack, 10
years old. and Albert Lin. 16 years, have
been missing from their homes here since
5 o'clock last Monday afternoon. Search
for the boys has thus far proved futile,
and their parents are very much worried
over tLc;r disappearance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
reducing number Of small schools-thosez
with averages less than 2O.as Now, but a
small number with average less than ten

reducing number Of small chools.those
Watn averages less tnan ~ ", ou. 9
sI!emain-
s:aslNTE;Fek;STlNGSC GSCe,MPaRlSOSS. Cs,eJ,I. So
To make the comparisons appended the
year 1851 is chosen because OF the 1air.
conditions that existed then.
here are the hgures, winch ~ 70 Tue en7 : 't esl-
isoning mind tell their own story
School population f(oetWeen nVe anu
twenty-one years. for the year closing
a9O1:
Mnlle I. .-'' : = =. eSs gs
Colored = : : :. ;. : .1oo e
COZ no
I,o...a. :. ,os;,, - is:17
,,u,3 r or, year ciosiii 9 siss' - se71so
. o.aIi..s, =. nv 2ss Tr,
ooioi g =
55r4at,, $50 S655
1on, 'Nr,;mhars of minis enrolled: White,
o5s 90. colored. 13.33s. Total, sS1,661.
tTotaI. for 1897. 36T.Sl7.
19O1-Teachers, white, 6,S09i colored,
s2.1g9 Total, 9,OOS
1S9-Teachers, white, 6,fBs coloreo,
g2,127.s Total, S,5f5.
1o01-Average monthly saiarles. s, Males,
S32e5; females, $2s.46.
1se7-Average monthly salaries not cot1l-
puted-
lSO1-Average atteiie,anse LUZ. 50 L.,
months: w hltes' ia''' ioo'fsA' So,oA eA' "
Iotai. z2o,siS- ..aaa for si~
s. lesi,4AVenase ,ts a,s co,ored- IS. goa.
naohths1 N ", w 's' n.es'
1oo1 60, ~ +,,ition for pupils enrolled.
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