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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-22

Chairman Greene, of the water COM
mittee, presented bids on some of the
material for the water extension not
contracted for by the old committee.
The figures of the A. E. Shorthill Com
pany of this city and an outside firm
were close, and Mr.. Greene asked the
council to decide whether or not the
home company, whose figures were
little higher than the other firms,
should get this award. The council.
after some discussion, concluded to
patronise home industries and awarded
the contract to Shorthill & Co.
Mr.. Henry reported the Soldiers
Home sewer in bad repair, and pre-
scented a resolution calling for consid-
cradle work to be done. provided the
state board of control would bear halt
the expense. The resolution was
agreed to.
Mr.. Kreutzer, of the streets and al
leys committee, recommended the
building of a large number of side
walks, and Mr.. Webster. of the build
irg committee, was authorized to Sc
the city market place. In the same con-
nection he was authorized to secure
proposals for the location of the city
scales which will have to be moved in
order to make room for the library
building. The fire station will cost be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
Mr.. Mcbride, of the judiciary COM
mittee, introduced the Capital Skirt
Company contract, referred at the pre-
vious meeting. and recommended it's
adoption. The contract gives to the
company In consideration of the re-
rroval of its plant to this city, free wa
ter to a limited amount for ten years,
and rebates the taxes on it's plant for
the same period. These concessions
are in conflict with the old ordinance.
which fixes the time at five years, and
action was postponed until tonight.
when an adjourned meeting will be
held and the ordinance amended. 1t
has been learned that other cities seek
ing new industries grant these conces-
sions for period of ten years.
The opening OF North Sixth street
and other thoroughfar came up, but
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
ANNUAL. DEBATE.
Students of Randolph-Macon College
Discuss National Issue.

Especial Dispatch to Tho Tinlcs.)
ASHLAND, VA, April 1.-THE college
chapel was all aglow tonight with the
beauty and chivalry. of the community
in attendance upon the annual public de-
bate of tho WashingtO on Literary Society.
The young orators showed careful study
Of the subjects discussed, and treated
& their guests to rare feast of reason:
After prayer by. Rev. J. s.. Hunter and
a, short address by the president, Mr.. "A.
L. Kibler was introduced as the orator
( of the evening. His subject was The
Supreme Duty of American citizenship
and his speech was cverhowing with par
triotic sentiment and lofty ideals.
The intellectual combatants chose as
the subject for discussion, Resolved,
That the United States Should Continue
to Exert Her Authocity in the Philip
pines which they handled with gloves
off. Those who participated in the de-
bate were q. Burrus and c.. NJ. Hasser
on the affirmative, and B. e: SNYDER and
Y. H. Kellam on the negative. The Off
GERS were: r. z. N1cCabe, president; G..
II. Fielding, first vice-president; r. NJ.
Grimm, second vice-president; G. w. M.
Taylor, chief marshal; e. L. Greenland
W. +. Prettyman. assistants.
There were present many visiting young
ladies. Among theme were: Miss Annie
Smith Of Richmond, Miss Margie Copen-
haver Of Baltimore. and the Misses Oar
den of Southampton county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
JENNINGS RACES:
Blue Peter and Merry Hours the Only
Winning Favorites.
(By Associated Prcss.l

By Associated treSS-l
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 11.-Biue
Peter and Merry Hours were the only
winning favorites at BenninSs to-day.
The feature Of the day was a heart
breaking finish between Merry Hours and
Odds and Ends, the former winning by
a nose. Summarizes
First race-fve and q half furlongs,
purse s4G0-Eloim Is to ~ first, Melstcr-
singer Is to y second. Pigeon Post e 10
y third. Time. Ito As.
Second race-four and a half furlonEs'
nurse s4oo-Blue Peter q to - first, Ben
duro go to y second, Squid Gao to y third
Time 81 3-5.
Third race-six furlongs, purse s4oo-The
Hoyden 6 to y first, Man O. War 6 to
Il second, Essene Q3 to 81 third Iime'
1:16 rs. .,oo
Fourth race-half a mile, purse $500
Gloriosa 60 to 81 first, Geisha Girl u
10 u second. Red knight Is to 81 third.
Time, 80 10. 80,
Fifth race-seven furlongs, purse $500
Merry Hours e to - first, Odds and ENDS
{6 to y second, Father Den Is to y thlrd.
Time, 1882.
sixth race-one mile and fifty yards,
purse s4oo-Aleck & to- p first, All Saints
6 TO y second, Cherished d5 to y third.
Time, 1:49.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
MATHEW PRICE
is EX0NERATED
Ills Case Dismissed by Squire
cheatham, of Chesterfield,
Yesterday.

Before Squire Cheatham, in Alanches-
ter. Yesterday afternoon, the case against
Mr.. Mathew Price, for the alleged theft
f a sum Of ,lo,ca from Mr.. Belts, two
weeks ago While the Two were together
at Forest Hill Park, was dismissed, the
commonwealth not making a case against
the Young 1ran The Nindication of the
young man was received with great JOY
Dy his friends Who We're present at the
hearing.
AS Witnesses in the case, there We're
Elon w. c. VIM, Hon. G. E. Passmore
and :Ir. Mars Arvin, all Of LuncnburG.
al. of them tcs; fed to the good character
Mr. Price had borne UP there. Tho young
nan was represented by Mr.. George H.
wise. while Mr. Z. II: Wells. Common
wealtr's Attorney of Chesterfield, and
Judge Gregory looked after the prosecu-
ten. Mr. Belts, who-was alleged to nave
been robbed comes from the same county
as Mr. Price. The two were at Forest
Hill Park, and We're under the influence
of liquor. When the incident that gave
rise to the arrest occurred. Mr.. Price
comes of one of the best families of
I.unenburg county, and his friends there
arc many. His witnesses to testify to his
character were prominent Lunenburg
men. Mr.. Price is with the Southern
Manufacturing Company of Richmond,
and is held in high esteem by his en-
plcyers. Mr.. Joe Price, a. popular and
well known Young man of this city, is
his brother From residents Of the coun-
ty in which he lived 1t was learned that
his mother was Frustrated over the ar
rest Of her son. The news of his proof
OF innocence will be received there with
pleasure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
TROOPS beaten
BY STRIKERS
Squadron Of Lancers Reinforced
Gendarmes and Turned
the Tide.
Try Associated Prcss.l

BRUSSELS April l1.-Sharp fighting be-
tween strikers and gendarmcs occurred
at Bracuuegnies this morning, near Char
leroi Several thousand strikers attacked
and stoned a body of gendarmes, who
retaliated by firing their revolvers a
sharp fusilade followed, and the gen
darmes were compelled to retreat. a
squadron OF Lancers, however, Sallopeo
up and dispersed the mob.
Additional regiments of cavalry, lntan-
try and engineers arrived here this morn
ing. A battalion is held in readiness LOT
action at each Of the barracks.
Four regiments of cavalry and lntan-
try arrived at Charleroi to-day. ln1an-
try has been sent to Louvain and Vllvoor-
den, and squadrons Of Chasseures nave
been distributed in the Midlands.
Violent Scenes in Chamber.
(By Associated Prcss.)
BRUSSELS, April 1.-THE sitting OF
the Chamber Of Deputies today was
characterized by violent scenes. Soclai.
list deputies shouting jesuit thlel'
stormed the presidents tribune Cshers
were summoned to. preserve order,. ana
Il violent scene ensued, in when Eplo"s
were freely exchanged.
After the Chamber was closed mem
bers tried to persuade the people &c
cease their demonstration until next Week
A. M.-There has been no further
disturbance of any kind. The majority
of the civil guard were Withdrawn
So far as Brussels is concerned, 1t Is
felt that the authorities are quite mas
tiers of the situations, but should a gen
eral strike be declared, a dangerous stu
alton might arise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
News Items From Barton Heights.

News Items From Barton Heights.
MIR. w. r. Brown, of Barton Avenue.
left Thursday for Washington, D. c., %
business.
Miss Lettie Jones. OF LACK Avenue, is
visiting relatives III Manchester, Va.
The Society of The Three Graces of
overlook Presbyterian Church has been
postponed until Friday. April 18th. It Will
then meet at Miss Grace and Edna Lea S,
on North Avenue.
The Ladies Aid Society of Overlook
Presbyterian Church will meet at the res
idcnce of Miss lisa Atkins, of Aiiller Ave-
nue..
Miss Bette May Jordan, of Gordonsville,
Va, is visiting Mrs. ]. S. Collins, OF Mon
Giro Avenue.
Mr.. Deitrlck Schwartz has returned to
his residence on Virginia Avenue from
Spring Forge. Va. after a very pleasant
visit to relatives and friends.
Mr. C. NJ. Waddill, of Halifax county.
Va, is visiting Mr.. c. Z. Wilson. of Bar
ton Avenue and kersten Street.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Barton
Heights Baptist Church met at the resi-
dence of Mrs Cora L. Vaughan. of Brook
land Park Thursday evening. at o'clock
Only routine business was transacted.
Those present were: Mrs. c. G. Rady,
Mrs. A. H. McIlwaine. Mrs. L. ". Rag
land. Mrs r. L. CHM. Mrs Charles l..
Jones. Mrs. William NJ. Luck, and Kath-
leon Q'Bannon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12

MAJOR WALLER
\. own. Defense!
Justifies His Action in Having
Filipino Prisoners Shot
to Death.
fRv Asso,iatcd Prcss.)

MANILA, April s11.-Major Ltttleton W..
II. Waller, of the Marine Corps, VINO IS
being tried by court-nlartlal On Tue
charge of executing Sanlar citizens VIII" II,
out trial; addressed the court to-day. Inc
Major said he was either right or wrong
in his actions. and added that he desired
10 cite FIVE precedents which came under
the head Of his own case. lie alluded
to the naval battle at Santiago and the
humanity he had shown to Spanlarus'
who were captured and said he had many
letters from Spaniards thanking him Tor
the Kindness he had shown them.
Continuing, the Major said that IN lssz
he was with the British forces IN Egypt,
where Arabs captured pickets Of Bengal
Cavalry. decapitatcu the prisoners and
placed their heads on poles. Afterwards
all the Arabs WHO were caught We're
shot without trial. During the cam
paign in China the Chinese mutilatea tue
dead and tortured the wounded to deatn.
Consequently when Boxer or a fana-
tic was captured he was executed l1nme-
diately without reference. IhlS was u tle
in the case of the troops OF every natlotl
in China. 1t was true during the three
weeks he commanded the Americans
there. But the Same thing occurred
later. w11e.r he was no longer IN com,
mand. No protest was made, and ne nael
every right to believe that his acts were
approved. so far as the American forces
were concerned. He knew they were APP
proved by those of other nations
ut is impossible to conceive such treacii :,
ery as that of the natives Of Samar.
said the Major "They revel in blood ana
have an appetite for wanton sacr1le5e
OF the human body. These flends store
Captain Cornci1s class ring, TILED. Inc
soldiers bodies with jam and jelly anu
attempted to murder my command L
shot them I honestly thought then that
I was right, and I believe so now. Nei-
Their my people nor the world will believe
me to be a murderer"
Captain Arthur Mark. marine corps.
representing Major Waller in forcefni
argument maintained that Walters &C
tons were justified by martial law
quoting numerous authorities on the suo-
iect. Captain Mark said he regretted
very much that the prosecution nad seen
fit to call General Smith. He claimed
that all the testimony went to show that
the Major was justified.
At the close of the arguments for the
defense the general feeling was that the
result of the trial will be the acquittal OF
the Major.
The judge advocate, Major Henry P.
Kingsbury, of the Third Cavalry, will re-
ply tomorrow:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12

The passing of General Wade Hampton
was heard of in Richmond yesterday with
genuine regret and sorrow among many
who knew him personally and the citi-
zenstip generally, VINO knew in him ons
of the greatest generals of the Confed-
eracy and truest Southerners. With The
people Of Richmond he was always 4
favorite. and upon frequent occasions.
when he appeared here in parades and
ceIebra tons of the Coufederate veterans.
he received the pIaudits of the admirins
crowds along the line OF march. His
visits to the Capital OF the Confedcracy
have not been frequent during the last
few years. and possibly his last appear.
ance here was a. the great reunion In 1885,
Upon visits here he usually stopped
with his lifelong friend Mr.. James T..
Gray. in whose home he was greatly
loved and honored.
AS mark of respect and honor. Lee
Camp last night appointed committee.
which will call upon Governor MontaSns
to-day with the request that he order
the usual military salute fired upon the
day of General Hampton's funeral This
committee is composed Of Messrs. John
Boiling James r. Gray and B. NJ. Par
ham. all OF whom We're personal friends
OF the Generals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
Congressman Floods Speech.

Editor Of The Times:
Slr,-While in Richmond few dys aeo
| had the pleasure of visiting the Consti-
tutlonal Convention then IN session.
Many are the grand men there battling
for what they think is right and lust
but any visitor who will larry long
enough there could not fail to be i'm
pressed with that gallant and gifted Con-
gresham, II. D. Flood. standing up for
the peoples rights. Tho writer thinks he
is second to no man in Virginia. Perhaps
ir the course of his life he has made like
all of US, blunders but his speech a few
days ago. advocating the election of the
three commissioners by the people, has
healed every blunder and mended every
link in the chain, and will bind him if
possible. more closely to the people of
Virginia than ever.
What a pity the whole people of the
State could not have heard that speech
It was simply superb from start to finish.
and the delivery Of it was grand and
would make any man feel good all over if
he had not forgotten that the members
of the convention were elected by the
people.
trust it may be the pleasure Of the
people Of Virginia to always have men
like the young Congressman to represent
them in all things; truly he is peoples
man.
TENTH DISTRICT VISITOR. 8
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
PEACE UM0RS
ALL UNFOUNDED:.
British Government Has No In.
formation on the
Subject.
.fRr Associated l,rcss.l

LONDON, April 11.--Jnquiries made to-
night at the War Office by the Associated
Press elected the statement that that Of
fee knew nothing of the alleged peace
nor the telegram from Lord Roberts 70
Dover, in which he is reported to have
said the war was over
In the House of Commons at midnight
A. j. Balfour-, the Government leader,
replying to question asked BY Sir He'll
ry Campbell- Bannerman, the Liberal
leader declared that the Government had
no infornla ton concerning the peace sru-
rnors, and that there was no founda ton
for them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

Civil service examinations for copper
plate map engraving will be held at the
custom House May 6.
A party consisting OF Messrs r H
Barnes, B. II. Turner. S. v. Gregory and
T.. Howard jenkins will leave Richmond
on Tuesday for a trip to the Charleston
Exposition. where they will remain about
s. week.
At Brosdus Memorial Baptist Church
tho Rev.eC. p. Stealey will preach at IL
O'Clock onl..A Woman's Choice and at
IS o'clock the subject will be "a Good
Norman witha Bad Husband =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
RACES RIOT IN
new YORK CITY
Negroes and Whites cIashed in
TenderIoin District-Doze
Negroes Beaten Up.
Ry Associated Press. }

NEW YORK, April 11-Negroes and
whites clashed tonight in the heart Of
the Tenderloin district. and as 4 result
some u or 10 of the former were badly
beaten up.
The cause of this srnall-sized race riot
was the shooting of Homes Easley. a
Young negro, by a bicycle policeman.
Easley had some trouble in the neigh
borhood and was pursued by crowd.
He drew a razor and threatened police
ma who tried to arrest him. The officer
drew his revolver. Easley ran and the
policeman shot him, the bullet lodging in
the negros leg.
A crowd of negroes gathered and
threatened the policeman. but they were
dispersed by a squad of officers. TIE
wounded negro was removed to hos
zpitaI. but for some time afterwards there
were clashes between negroes and whites
on the surrounding streets. No more Sc
rious injuries were reported.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
GOD S Jzgsdpnriliez
Gg2d Pills

nond to his homo at 100 o'clock Friday
morning, when, directly under the wa
duct, he was accosted by two negroes,
one Of whom asked him the time. NOT
suspectinS their purpose he pulled out
his watch and told them, when one OF
the men made a grab at him. AT the
same time the other drew short pistol
and leveled it at his head.
Just what might have happened IN the
Gext moment was aNcrted by the sndi
whistle of the train. Coming as 1t did inc
negroes turned and looked. This was the
chance for Mr.. Cleaton, and he made one
well directed blow straight from the
shoulder striking the foremost negro in
the pit Of the stomach. The blow doubled
the negro up, and taking advantage OF
the momentary pause, MI. Cleaton made
a nice sprint across the bridge. not stop
ping until he was under the lights OF
Main Street.
Mr.. Cieaton is an employe of the Rich
mond Passenger and Power Company IN
Manchester. and was on his way 10 ms
home in Richmond.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. #. q. Turner is suffering a great
deal from a rising finger.
Mr.. w. L. Porter, registrar from the
Fourth Ward. wishes it said that he VIII
,e at his home on Cowardln Avenue on
Saturday from 10 in the morning untn
$40 at night. when he will receive all
voters WHO want to get transfers or regis
ter for the primary.
Mr.. Dobbins, saloon-kceper at Eighth
and Hull. was arrested Yesterday for
an assault on Mr.. Henry Waugh The
case will be heard this morning.
The revival services at Central A4etho-
list Church are steadily increasing in In
terest. There We're many conversions
Thursday night. The preaching is being
done by the pastor, Rev. r. NJ. Chandler.
The meeting will continue through the
week and on until further notice. To-
night there will be a special meeting for
Sunday-school workers. All such IN the
city are invited to be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
MINERS IN VIRGINIAS.
Believed that the Strike Has Been Def
niteIy Determined On.
iBy Associated Press. }

1ND1ANAP e 1fs:ei IND. April 1.-THE
mining situation in the Virginias and in
the anthracite field of Pennsylvania is ,oc-
cupying the attention OF the Executive
Board of the United Mine Workers of
America to-day.
The action Of the National Boar1 it is
believed, foretells a strike in botn dis
the demands of the miners. Just when
the strike will be ordered is a. part of the
secret. No. strike will be ordered until
Civic Federation time to arbitrate the diff
ferences between the miners and opera
tors, shall have expired.
It is believed another effort will be
the miners and operators of the Vir-
ginias before any final ACTION shall be
taken. but in case Of failure to bring
Cd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
TeIegraphic Brevities.

WASHINGTON. D. C.-The Senate to-
day passed a. bill appropriating $4,000 to
establish q, fish hatchery and fish station
in South Carolina.
NEW YORK, April 11.-Jas. D. Leary.
vicc-presidcnt Of the Hoffman House Hotel
Company, died to-day Of heart trouble at
the hotel, where he made his home. lie
was the bondsman for $4,000 Of Capt. 3.
D. Greene.
Mr. Leary leaves a wife, two sons and
a daughter, and an estate valued at
100000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.
Adverse Report on Bill Directing Suit
(By Associated Prcss.)

by ASsOclated 5Prcss.J
WASHINGTON, April 1l.-Senator Hoar
from the Committee on Judiciary to-day
presented an adverse report on the bill
directing. the Attorney-General to bring
suit to determine the constitutionality of
original District of Columbia which was
ceded by the State Of Virginia In his re-
port Senator Hoar cites the fact that the
gress in 1916 and that it was accepted by
Virginia. These authorities were, he says.
entirely capable of acting in the matter,
not judicial. The consequences of the
suggested change would, it is stated. be
very serious, and the committee from
all points of view concludes that it would
not be expedient for Congress to act in
the matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12

DEATHS.

suddenly. Thursday eve
ming. April 10th. RHEA. only daughter
Of Mrs. Rachel Myers and sister OF Bar.
ney e. and Louis E.. Myers
Funeral from the residence: No. 1900
April 18th Services at the Hebrew
Niortuary Cha pei at 1890 A. M. Friends
OF the family are invited to attend.
4 Norfolk Baltimore and New York
papers please copy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
Contracts Awarded,

The Water Committee last night award
ed the contracts for water meters to tho
Southern Railway Supply Company. to
John II. MCGOWAN & Co. and to Smith.
Courtney Co; for cast iron pipe and lead.
to the Tredegar Company: for eScav5s
tons to j. L. Cheatwood. and for fire nv
drants to the Glamorgan Co. of I.ynch-
to some $40, us
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
BEN T. CABLE CHAIRMAN
Practically Agreed to Put Him at Head
of Congressional Committee
(By Associated Press,

lBy Assoclated 9Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 1.-THE
Democratic Congressional Committee as
result of consultations with leaders in
different parts Of the country, has agreed
on the following Executive Committee, to
be.formally announced at the next meet
ing unless some hitch occurs:
Ben T. Gable, of Illinois, chairman;
Lewis Nixon, New York, chairman OF the
Finance Committee; David Overmeyer,
Kansas; Thomas Taggart. Indiana; Rich
ard Olney, Massachusetts, and Daniel
Lamont, New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
Church Hill Doctors.

The Church Hill Medical Association
met at the Nincteenth-Sereet Mission
building Thursday. After their business
meeting was adjourned Rev. George
Wiley. the superintendent. invited them
into the chapel room. where they were
entertained by the ladies who compose
+ the ..Board Of Visitors of the Mission.
There was singing by Mrs. Michaels and
Miss Blanton. readings by Mrs. Yea
man. with instrumental music By Mrs.
Beckham and Mr.. Briggs. AT the close
the ladies served coffee and sandwiches.