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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
CO.
files ANSWER
Charge of Conspiracy and AI|ega-
tons of Purpose of Merger
Are Denied.
(By Associated Press.)

ST. PAUL. MINI, May 5.-"An enter
der State and interna tonal commerce.
is the description of the Northern Secu-
rites Company given in the answer fled
by the attorneys for that corporation in
the suit brought by Acknowledgement
z. C. Knox on behalf of the United
the Northern Pacific and the Great
Northern Railways. This answer was
filed this afternoon in the United States
Circuit Court. of this city, and at the
same time individual answers were filed
by J, ]. Hill, j. P. Morgan and others
These various papers follow the same
lines.
lhe answer of the Northern Securities
Company is divided into two parts. The
first is largely a denial Of the petition.
respecting any charge of conspiracy,
and respecting the purposes of the or
ganization of the Securities Company.
Instead of owning majority it is
stated that those who are interested II
the organization Of the Securities Com
pany did not own within S26.oN0G30 Of
the Great Northern shares and within 4
million and a quarter OF the Northern
Pacific shares.
III the second part of the answer, the
purchase of the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroad Company is taken up.
she reasons for such purchase having
been, it is alleged, erroneousy stated
in the petition
The answer says the Great Northern
al.1 Northern Pacific Companies each
purchased an equal number OF shares of
the Burlington stock as the hest means
and for the sole purpose of reaching
tie best markets and of securing connec-
tons which would furnish the largest
amount of traffic for their respective
roads
It is claimed that I'm such purchase
there was no purpose to lessen any COM
petition of the Burlington lines with
these OF either of the purchasers. or to
lessen any competition between the pur-
chaserS.
1t is stated that since the Securities
Company was formed both lines have
so reduced rates as to de-
crease their earnings by upwards of over
million dollars annually.
1t is maintained thatzthe4 Securities Com
rany is not a railroad company and has
no power TO operate railroads or control
1ates or restrain traffic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
NEGRO FOUND
HIDING IN HOUSE
Suspicious Character Hauled Out
of Room at Mrs. Vests
Residence.

Douglas Hoyle. a negro pretty we'll
known to the police as a crook" was
found hiding in an upstairs room at the
house of Mrs. John West. No. 407 North
Seventh Street, last night about II oclock
a sound of trampins feet from the room
usually unoccupied aroused the suspicion
of those in the house, and while a guard
was placed to keep watch on the room.
the fact that man was in the house
vase reported to the Second Police Sta
ton. Officer NJ. j. Griffin was dispatched
to the scene. and upon entering the room
found Douglas concealed under a bed. He
was hauled out rather unceremoniously
and hustled off to the .lock-up.''
The negro was dumb when questioned
for an explanation of his presence In the
house, and, in fact, declined TO open his
mouth upon any subject.
How and when he gained entrance to
the house is not known. but the supposi-
tion is that he entered while the family
was at supper.
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Profound Sorrow in lynchburg
Over His Death.
ACTION TAKEN IN CONGRESS
Appointed to Attend His
Funeral, Which Takes Place at the
Church of the Holy Gross in
Lynchburg, Thursday After
noon-Soldier, Business
Man and Statesman.

Especial Dispatch to The Timely
LYNCHBURG. VA, May 5.-To many
in Lynchburg the first knowledge OF tha
presence of Major Peter j. Otey. the able
and valued representative of this district
in Congress, was the sad announcement
of his death. The news was received with
berumbing force and universal sorrow.
The funeral will take place Thursday
afternoon from the Church Of the Holy
Cross. and will no doubt be one of the
most impressive funerals that ever oc-
Cured in this city.
Major Otey came to Lynchburs from,
Washington last Tuesday for the pur-
pose of consulting his physicians. and
it was his intention to leave here in the
next day or two Scr Charlotte, N. c.. to
visit his daughter. Mrs John N. Miller.
For two years or more, he had suffered
from q. serious heart trouble. which was
complicated with diabetis. but on his
arrival home. his condition did not seem
to be any worse than usual and his re,a-
tives We're not more anxious about him
than they had been for some time past
GREW WORSE
On Friday night. however, there. was
complicated with diabetes. but on his
IHd!dQyy ana noun It WIS
feared that the end of his life was
approaching. On Saturday night his con-
dition became alarming. and at once tele-
grams were sent out calling his children
TO the city and before he breathed his
last all of them except one were by his
side.
Early Saturday evening Major Otey
became unconscious and with the excep-
ton of a. few brief intervals remained so
until a minute or two before his DEATH
when he opened his eyes and looking at
those around him asked for u drink
Of water. This was handed him and
just as he finished drinking his head fell
back on the pillow and in a moment his
spirit had flown. Death cara to him
quickly and peacefully and he passed
away surrounded by all the members oc
his immediate family and by many
others who were near and dear to him
NEWS OF HIS DEATH.
The announcement of Major Otey's de-
mise spread quickly through the city and
1t was everywhere received with ex-
pressions OF profound sorrow ana regret.
Owing to the fact that his serious con-
diton had been kept from the public.
very few persons knew that he was
critically i'll. In fact. it was not gen-
orally known that he was in the city,
and consequently the news of his end
was a surprise and a shock to the entira
community. Groups of people assembled
on the streets and discussed the sad in
telligence. and no one failed to pay a
tribute to the character of the dis
Continued on Fifth Page.)
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A RIVAL COMPANY
ENTERS THE Field
Electric Power franchise
Asked of City Council.
TO USE WATER POWER
Will Bid for Lighting the Streets
Of the City.
UNDERGROUND In FIVE YEARS
"The Virginia Electric Light and Power
Company Makes its Bow to the
Council Over Elec-
trical Inspector.
Other Council
Business.
UNDERGROUND In FIVE YEARS

The most important matter which came
y, at the meeting of the Council last
night was the franchise ordinance OF
the new Virginia Electric Light a:d
Power Company" which was offered by
Mr.. S L. Kelley and his associates, ana
was referred to the Street Committee
This company proposes TO enter the
field as a competitor of the Passenger
and Power Company, which now owns
both plants here. 1t will use water
power from two sources, one Of them the
OLD pump-nouse. which the city VIII not
use after the settling basin is started
The proposed ordinance gives the com
pany a thirty-Near franchise, ana per
lnirs II to nut its poles, wires and con-
drits in the streets and alleys CT tile
city. The new company agrees 10 live
under the joint pole and conduit ordi-
nance.
THE city also reserves the right to
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MORE Victories
FOR proclamation
AIbemarIe and CharIottes-
willie Are in Line.
GLOUCESTER SAME WAY
Prince William Declares tor
Proclamation.
NO ACTION In CHARLOTTE
Seventeen Members Of the Convention
Have Now Instructed for Proclana-
ton. While Only One Small
County is for Submission.
Democrats ak of the
Situation.

For Proclamation-The counties
Of Bedford, Halifax, Brunswick,
Mecklenburg, Nelson, Prince Ed
ward. city of Danville, Albemarle,
city Of Charlottesville, Accomac,
Prince William and Gloucester.
Delegates Instructed to Vote to
Proclaim President John Goode,
Messrs. ]. Thompson Brown.
Joseph Stebbins, Wood Bouldin,
Jr., Robert Turnbull, George T.
Tarry, B. I. Gordon, Richard
McIlwaine, Bergman Green, Eu-
gene Withers, George w. Jones,
c. E. Miller, w. H. Boaz, ]. II.
Lindsay, N. B. Wes1cott, j. B.
Thornton and B. Taylor Garnett
IL.
For Submission = Warwick.
Delegate, partially instructed,
Hon. M. H. Barnes.
County in which meeting broke
up in confusion-Fauquier. Del
egate, Hon. Eppa Hunton, Jr.
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ALBEMARLE INSTRUCTS.
Declares in Favor of ProcIain1ing With
Great Enthusiasm.
Special Dispatch to Tho Times. J


CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, May g.
The county of Albemarlc and the city OF
Charlottesville in Joint meeting to-day
spoke in Overwhelming numbers in favor
OF proclaiming the new Constitution
The resolution 1nstructing the dele
gates to the convention, Hons. w. II.
Bcaz and James II. Lindsay, ito vote
and work for the proclamation of the
new Constitution was adopted with vo-
clierous enthusiasm
The preamble affirmed the work to be
the result OF the best efforts of patriotic
FirGinians looking to the general well
fare Of the State and tending to the
better, purer, and more economical ad-
1ninistratior of its government
Ye olden time crowd was in attendance
upon May court. and the mass-nleetins
which was held in the courthouse was q
large and representative one The crowd
listened with intense interest to the able.
clear and forceful address Of the Hon.
Eugene Withers explaining the work OF
the convention. Hearty applause was
given the speaker throughout
a telegram was received from the Hon
Carter Glass expressing his regret at be-
ing unable To be present owing to sick
ness. The Lynchburg Senator expressed
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Three BIC Failures
ON STOCK exchange.
Liabilities Estimated at from
Two to Five Millions.
THE ASSETS UNKNOWN
The Day Closed With Rumors of
More Failures.
CALL MONEY SCARED HIGH
Twenty Per Gent Was Demanded at
One Time During the Day-Market
Was Badly Affected by the Fall
ures at the Opening, but
Close Was Fairly
Steady.
The Day Closed With Rumors of
More Failures.
CALL MONEY SCARED HIGH
fgv Associated Press.)

TieSS.T
NEW YORK, May 5.-Three Stock Ex-
change fir1ns-Offenbach and Moore Hen
rv Brothers and Company and Lockwood.
IIurd and Company-announced their
suspension at the opening Of the market
t. day. The amount of their joint la
bilities is estimated at from S2,0o0.000 to
s., 600 900; assets. unknown. and in the
opinion of good judges a goodly portion
OF Doubtful value. No definite state
Inent was forthcoming from the parties
most interested.
The day closed with the usual rumors
IF more failures, criminal prosecution
2nd the like The solvency of other
firms Of long standing was brought into
question, but there appeared TO be no found
alton for the rumors. The market was
ta diy effected by the three failures
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The tight for the proclamation OF the
new Constitution is stlli going on out IN
the State, and nearly everywhere meet
ings are held the result is all one way.
Charlottesville ana Albemarle county
held a joint meeting yesterday and in
structe,l Messrs Boaz and Lindsay 10
vote for proclamation, end Prince Nil-
lam gave A1r Thornton like instructions
In Gloucester Judge Garrett was IL
structed TO vote the same way. The
meeting in Charlotte adjourned without
taking any action. Nineteen meetings
have been held in the State so far. six
teen of which have declared for procla-
nation. Two have failed 10 take any
action and one has instructed for sub
mission. Louisa Will hold her meeting
or Saturday and viii likely instruct TOR
proclamation.
IN OLD DINWIDDIE.
Mr. C f. Smith, a prominent Democrat
of Dinwiddie. was here last night, and
he said nearly all the Democrats in his
district were for proclamation A mss
meeting has been called for that coun-
~ on May 18th.
Mr. r.. II. Glass, OF Lynchburg, is
IN the city. He says his paper. the
News. has interviewed a. number of
the most prominent business men in
that city. and that they are nearly all
for proclamation.
Ex-senator Thomas n. Williams. of
Neekienhurg is here, and he is much
pleased with the action of his county on
the subject He says he believes the
sentiment in the Fourth District is over
whelminEly for proclamation.
FOR SUBMISSION
Ex-senator John L Jeffries, formerly
of Cupeper but now of Norfolk, is in
the Gity on private business. He
is warmly in favor of submitting the
new Constitution fer ratification or re-
section. Wlen asked TO which elector
ate. Mr.. Jefrries said TO either that would
most completely Nindicate the solemn
pledge made 20 the people at Norfolk.
lie thought the party would be placed III
q. very embarrassing position if the in
s,runent should be proclaimed.
II am out of politics said Mr., JEFF
fries. land am busy practising :aw. /
would not accept any office and have
no political aspirations, hut i want to
see my party redeem ali its pledges made
to the people"
REVISION Committee
The Final Revision Committee of the
convention has practically completed its
work with the exception of framing the
schedule which was taken up yesterday
afternoon, after disposing Of some odds
and ends Of some of the sections which
were sssed hy The work Of the COM
,nittee has been very thorough and the
instrument Will need but few if any
alterations by the convention proper.
One OF the most interesting problems
"a connection with the schedule Will be
tie time for commencing the terms of
the various officers 1t may be stated
that the committee viii so far may
be found feasible, lengthen rather than
curtail the terms Of all officers. In the
matter of State Senator'S it is believed
that the SUCCESSORS of those whose terms
expire in 1893 Will be chosen for terms
of TWO years from that time, so as to al
low the whole Senate 10 be chosen in
1875 for the fun term OF four years IN
conformity with the provisions OF the new
Constitution
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that will abolish the traffic, but many
people do not see it in this light. But.
leaving out of sight entirely the arSu-
ment for or against new laws, is is plain
that the most important work we have 70
90 in Virginia day is o get the laws we
already have enforced. This is work
for our workers in various localities of
The State. The State League cannot well
undertake it. but will be glad to help to
the extent of its ability in every case
where our workers will enter into the
work in earnest.
SENATOR DANIEL FAVORS IT.
In the same issue of the paper is q
statement to the effect that the league
learns from several correspondents that
Senator John w Daniel favors the idea
of the Hansborouch amendments to the
army appropriation bill, providing Tor
temperance canteens, and will vote for
q reasonable appropriation for the pur-
pose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
BRITISH OUTPLAYED.
Polo Cup May Come Across the At
tantic.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, May 5.-The easy win Of the
American polo team, when they beat the
Old Canterbury to 4 goals to 0, was
complete surprise, and continues TO be
discussed by the English sports. 1t has
excited the apprehensive Admiration of
the local experts. The Pail Nall Ga
zette, which is more or less of an au-
thority on polo. and by no means in
clined to favor the Americans, says:
The cup has a very good chance Of
crossing the Atlantic. On the English
team were three of the best Players N
England. The Americans cannot be too
highly praised for their admirable play.
which was a revelation. They never
hesitated but were on tho ball like
lightning: their hitting was brilliant"
The Globe says the Americans we,e
better tl:an their opponents at every
point of the game.
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FOR PROCLAIMENG.
In the Face ola Strong Speech for Sub
mission It Goes the Other Way.
Especial Dispatch to The Tin

Especial Dispatch to The rimce.)
GLOUCESTER. VA, May a mass
meeting of the Democrats was held here
to-day with County Chairman ]. n.
Tabb presiding and MIR l. c. Catlett
secretary. Hon, j. y. Stubbs offered reso-
lutioas in favor OF submitting the Con-
stituuon 10 the present electorate. lie
supported his position with one of the
best speeches OF his life.
Mr.. Marquis Jones relied 10 Mr.. stubbs'
in favor OF proclamation. Mr.. c. w.
Seawell also favored proclamation.
Mr.. Tabb vacated the Chair and offered
the following which was adopted by a
vote OF is TO S:
Resolved. That we, the Democrats OF
Gloucester county, in mass meeting as
eemeiess. dee.ning IL unnecessary and un-
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stocks being heavy at the opening. but
at the close became fairly steady.

stocks being heavy at the opening. but
at the close became fairly steady.
MONEY SCARED.
Call money went as high as twenty per
cent. but was six per cent. at the close.
Rutland Railroad preferred and st. Law
renee and Adirondack. of the Webb
M.-er group, are regularly listed on the
Stock Exchange. Others, including Do
n,nion Securities, Hackensack Meadows.
North American Lumber Pulp and Stor-
age Power, are rather more or less ex-
t6 llsively dealt In on the curb. 1t was
ar. open secret last Saturday that two or
more firms were involved in the decline
Of the Webb-Myer properties. and disas-
t,ous results were feared. News of the
fixtures came at the outset OF the pro-
ceedingS to-day.
a lot of stock and a few blocks of
ronds were bought on the Stock Exchange
for the benefit of the failed firms.
rally in Rutland followed the announce
rient that the Vanderbilts intended to
take up a block of Rutland shares. There
was practically no trading in the Webb
Eiyer stocks.
LIABILITIES UNKNOWN.
The assignee of Henry Brothers and
Company is J. Andrian c. Brush. and of.
Lockwood. Hurd and Company. Edward
D. Perine. Both assignees said they were
ur: Bile to make even an approximate esti-
mate of liabilities and assets to-day. Of
fenbach & Moore. although suspended
from the privileges of the Stock EN-
change, had not really assigned Mr.
Moore said their embarrassment would
be only temporary.
At Offenbach s. Moore's Office. In the
Broad-Street Exchange building. Mr.
Moore was on hand, but declined to be
seen. Mr. Offerbach was reported to be
III. AS soon as the firm suspended the
offices were cleared and later in the day
some OF the furniture was being removed
All through the afternoon there were
conferences between Arthur L. Meyer and
his associates Among those at the con-
ference was Creighton Webb brother
Of DR.. Webb Mr.. Webb declined aoso-
lutely to discuss the situation. Upon ms
arrival at his office downtown Mr. Myer
stated that he had been unable 10 reach
anv agreement with DR.. Webb.
Mr.. Prall. of the Stock Exchange firm
OF Webb G. Prall. OF which Dr. Weoo S
brother is senior partner. made this state
ment shortly before noon:
"All the Rutland preferred stock soid
BY Dr. Webb last June. cert1acates oil
which are still in his name. and amount
ing to y. 500 shares. will be paid for IN
op @ipt1 paca)
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PRINCE WILLIAM DIVIDED.
Five Districts for Proclamation and One
for Submission.

Especial Dispatch to The Ti1nes.)
MANASSAS. VA, May Sin mass
meeting held here to-day representing
five of the six magisterial districts Of the
county, Hon j, &. Thornton, delegate
to the Constitutional Convention, was
instructed by vote of 80 to Z, to vote
Tor proclamation. The ether district,
which reserved the right to determine
IN district meeting what instruction
should be gwen. spoke in no uncertain
sound, and said Mr. Thornton should
vote for submission in accordance with
the pledge and understanding of the pco-
pie.
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COURT OF INQUIRY.
One to Be Convened on the Chicago to
Inquire Into Behavior Of Officers.

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, May Sat the sug
gestion OF Captain Dayton. of the Chi
cago, Secretary Moody has authorized
that officer to convene a court of inquiry
to examine into the matters connected
with the arrest and imprisonment OF Of
fcers of the Chicago at Venice. Tna per-
sonnet of the court is not known here.
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MANY STRONG MEN MAY WANT
TO SUCCEED MAJOR OTEY
Senators e IS Claytor and Barksdale Are Mentioned
Along With With Others, for
Congress-.

tween Rev. Dr.. Roberts, Of Williamsburg.
and Bishop Randolph. which was sched-
ued to take place in Norfolk to-day. At
the residence of the Bishop 1t was said
he was; out of town and would not return
for a few DAYS.
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wise to submit tho new Constitution for
ratification to the present or an abridged
electorate, We hereby request our repre-
sentative, G. T. Garnett, to vote for the
proclamation OF said Constitution
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THE WEDNESDAY, CLUB.
The Annual Meeting VIII Be Held To-
Night

The annual meeting of the Wednesday
Club, and the closing meeting of this
season. will be held tonight at the old
All Saints Church at $50 O'Clock. Re
ports from the officers and the Board CT
Governors. the election of new officers
and new Board of Governors, and the
plan and scope of the clubs work for
another year will be the features OF this
meeting.
All the members. both honorary and
active, are asked to be present and take
part in the business of the meeting.
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MIR. GOODE FOR PRESIDENT
His Name Being Discussed for Head of
jamestown Eposition.

Special Dispatch to The Timcs.)
L NORFOLK, VA, May 5.-Hon. John
Goode, having written pledging himself
TO support the Jamestown Exposition,
there is talk Of the directors eleo.ing him
So1y ma
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The Roberts Case.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines)
NORFOLK, VA, May 5.--Northing is
known here regarding conference be-
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Fair Tuesday; cooler in the interiori
Wednesday. fair. fresh north winds.
Highest temperature yesterday.......- So
Lowest temperature yesterday....---. 80
Mean temperature yesterday.......... 10
Normal temperature for May. 81
Departure from normal temperature. 0s
Precipitation lin inches) during past
u nourS ..------.......-........... w
LOCAL.
Sunday Observance League may take
hand in the fight against granting liquor
licenses.
City visited by severe electric storm
last night. but no serious damage reported.
Virginia Electric Light and Power Com
pan asks a franchise to do a general elec-
trio business here.
Fire Commissioners decide to buy a first
size La France engine to strengthen the
department
Petition to the Council showing need OF
better water facilities In important busi-
Names of several prominent Democrats
suggested for vacancy caused by A1aioe
Otey.s death.
Important meeting of trustees OF Union
Theological Seminary to-day.
The James will case in Henrico anaicablY
settled.
WoEk OF the Revision Committee nearly
Universal Tobacco Company to place q
buyer on this market.
VIRGINIA.
Charlottesville and Albemarle carry for
proclaiming the Constitution with rush.
AT charlotte courthouse the meeting ad~
journed WITHOUT reaching a decision
Gloucester declares for proclaiuing IN
the face of strong opposition
Five out OF six districts in Prince Will
liam instruct for proclamation
Colored real estate firm In Hampton ur1-
der Indictment for grand larceny.
Rev. w. L. Roberts resigns as rector OF
Bruton Parish Church.
The death of Congressman Otey creates
profound sorrow.
General counsel of Seaboard denies fric-
hpryr NJ
loyal employees with dismissal
Conflict of authority between municipal
officials and navy-yard officers at Norfolk.
Talk of making Hon. John Goode presi-
dent of Jamestown Centennial.
Steamer Lancaster on nre at FEederlcks-
burg.
GENERAL.
Three big failures cause furry In stock
market. but close was fairly steady
Senator Lodge defends policy OF admin.
istration in the Philippines
Queen WilhelYnina Is safe. but there Is
no heir to throne OF Holland.
Archbishop Corrigan dies In New York
Compromise agreement on color line
Governor Montague the orator at COM
mencenent of University OF Maryland
School OF Medicine.
Attorneys for Northern Securities Cons
panv file answer to bill OF the Govern
ment. -
New York
by Artorxey-Gene.al
San Domingo cap.tula,es and President
Jimnez sakeS refuge in French consulate