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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
HAND OF A MAN
Was IN THE BOX
Gruesome Find Of Congressman.
Brown in the House Of
REPRESENTATIVES.
Especial Dispatch toeThe Times.>

ii
f WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. 1s.-A
CHASTITY relic OF the second battle OF
Manassas, and which at the same time
afforded tine example of the tInpor-
tunItie OF pension seekers. was received
by Representative Brown, of Wisconsin,
mt the House Of Representatives this
morning.
a Constituent of his, Adam Gosage, of
Warsaw WIS, has been after a pension
for some time s.nd has given as the dis
ability a wound received at Second Ma
nassas, which finally neoessi ated The
anputation Of his hand year ago.
Growing impatient at the delay of tne
pension office, he wrote Representative
Brown that he had sent his further evil
dence Of the truth of his statements.
14..s morning the tsconsin Cong ess-
man received a box in the mail, and
when it was handed him on the floor OF
the House, he called several members
around to see him open his Christmas
box. When he opened it and unrolled
the cotton batting it contained, there lay
the manned hand Of his Wisconsin con-
stitutent. which had been picked for
safe keeping.
4 look OF horror and disgust crept
over Mr.. Browns face. and he started
to send the box out, but his friends per-
suaded him to examine further. He did
so and found a note from George Cos
age telling him what he wanted MT.
Brown shipped the hand back to Cos
age with letter stating lnat ne mac
merely sent evidence that some ones
hand lad been MANNED. but that there
was no proof that it was his.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
MISS CARNEGIE NOT TO BE
BURDENED WITH WEALTH
fBy Associated Press.)

NEW. YORK. December lS.-The Eve
ming Post to-day prints the following:
In our real estate columns yesterday,
in our reference to the sale by Mr.. Car
negie to Mr Burden Of certain lots in
the highlands of Fifth Avenue, We spoke
OF Mr. Carnegie's own house, which Is
70 be Christmas gift to his little daugh-
ter. This item had been printed before,
and we took it to be. an undisputed fact
We now learn that it has no foundation
Whatever, and that nothing could be
less in harmony with the ideas of Mr.
and Mrs. Carnegie than that their daugh.
ter should now. or ever. be burdened with
great wealth. Least of all is she to be
taught while in youth that she has
"g!eat expectations" or any. expecta-
tions at all beyond moderate compe-
tcEea Neither Of her parents deems
great wealth desirable possession for
the morning Of life. or for any part OF
lie. except as it may be employed for
tho advancement CT the human race"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
MINISTER BOWEN CALLED
UPON AS ARBITRATOR
(By A Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Presldent
Castro has clothed Minister Bowen with
powers to effect settlement with Grea'
Britain. Germany and Italy. Mr.. Bowen
simply awaits the consent Of the State
Department to assume this task, assun-
ing that the nations named are willing
that he should undertake this work. 1t
is believed that the critical phase Of the
Venezuelan difficulty is passed.
Whether the consent OF the govern
ments mentioned can be obtained will. II
is believed here, depend entirely upon the
suf1sciency of any guarantee that can be
given for the faithful discharge by Presi
dent Castro of any obligations he may
assume as the result Of Mr.. Bowen's ef-
forts. The allies feel that they must BE-
assured against the consequences OF an
other revolution and the reputation by
the president who may follow Castro In
his undertakings. The effort to induce the
United States Government to act as
guarantor, it is safe to say, will succeed.
and it is beginning to appear that there
is likely to mixed commission appointed
to receive all Venezuelan customs and
setting apart a certain portion for the
maintenance Of the Venezuelan Govern
ment, disburse the remainder among the
powers until their obligations are met.
The Government of France has now en-
tered the field as an active party In In
terest in the Venezuelan trouble. The
French government has. through Its am
bassadors and charges and ministers.
served notice upon the governments OF
Great Britain, Germany and Italy and
by way of Information has also told
Secretary Hay that any provision madt
for the settlement of the claims against
Venezuela must recognize the pre-emin-
ence of the French claims. The French
government received assurances from the
other governments named that any ar
raneemeuts made would provide for the
security Of the French interests In the
Venezuelan customs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
07 Roues' Birthday.

Especial Disratch to The Tires.)
WINCHESTER, VA, December 1S.-The
Rouss Celebration Committee of the Char
ley Rouss Fire Company held meeting
last night. at which it was decided to
honor the memory of their late member.
Charles Broadway Rouss. on the occa-
sion Of his birthday on February 18th
next.
Speeches and music will form the first
Part of the programme at the Auditorium.
followed by a banquet at the engine
house.
Captain George H. Kinzel was chosen
POSTMASTER and various subcommittee
were appointed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
WHIPPED EDITOR
AND MARRIED GIRL
Representative Blackburn Lost
the Elect on, but Won
His Bride.
fspe..tal Dispatch to Tho Times.)

WASHINGTON, y. G. Dec. Is
A marriage of much interest TO
y,rcinians as we'll as North caTot.tians
was that of Representative Eamend
SPENCER Blackburn. OF North sa.t'ii:ia.
10 Miss Louise Parker. OF this cti!. To-
day. The wedding took place AT noon
nj the home of the parents of the erie,
MIR. and Mrs Myron n. Parker. 80. ':-h
Vermont Avenue The ceremony was
preceded by a reception, TO which fr.a-
lives and close personal friends were IN
vited.
The bride is very well known III WASH 1
ington. her rather having been = LIS
tr,ct Commissioner q few years ago. lie
IS n wealthy capitalist and is 'w en-
gagged chiefly in real estate busi.iess I'D
Washington.
There were no bridesmaids. the ten
year-old sister of the bride being the
only attendant. Mr.. Blackburn had 10
best man.
A number Of very handsome presents
were received, among them a beautiful
silver service, the gift Of the IantalUs
Club. which is an Organization com
Doscd of the Republican members or the
House serving their first term: Inc
North Carolina delegation has given q
handsome silver punch bowl. NJ. Biack-
burn was rendered 3 dinner by the ran
ta.us Club last night.
After short honeymoon Mir. ana MIS-
Blackburn viii. reside at the Grafton
ro,. the remainder of the session.
During the recent congressional CAM
pairn in North Carolina rumor was
circulated throughout the Old North
State to the effect that Alr. Blackburn 6
marriage TO Miss Parker depended upon
his reelection to Congress. and that II
ne was defeated the engagement Won
be broken off. While on he trip with
President Roosevelt Mr.. Blackburn ran
across the editor Of paper that ha6
published this report and gave him a
sound thrasbng.
AR. Blackburn will not contest the cleo
ton, but as soon as the session is over
he viii go to Greensboro and take UP the
practice of law at that place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
JOHN PETERS WAS
AGAIN A WINNER
Commissioner Forester Also
Captured Stakes at Cres-
cent City Races.
CIV Associated Press. J

NEW ORLEANS. La. Dec. 1s.-John
Peters and Commissioner Forester were
the only winning fayorites. Summary
First race-six furlongs-Aiarco G5 10
II first, Irene Mac Is to - second, can
daree go to u third. Time. LII.
Second race-Six furlongs, selling
Anders as to 81 first, Harry Wilson ul to
), second. hummer ds to ., third Time,
lis rs.
Third race-seIling. one rlile-Vesuvta
co to u first, Alfred C. g to u second.
Eirer 6 to u third. Time. III.
Fourth race-Handicap, Miic-Jessie
Jarboe @ to u first. c. g. Campbell! g to
q second, Moore Is to y taiEd lime,
1:45.
> Fifth race-Five furiongs-John Peters
& to 10Y first. Ben Moore ti2 to - second.
St. raumany t.l0 to y third Time. 1:o3.
s,xth racs-sening. mile and a sixteenth
-Commissioner Forester Is to o. hrst.
Opti,uo q TO y second. Ataeola q to y
third Time, IL 80.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
WANT THE REBATE
ON TOBACCO TAX
Richmond Manufacturers Cell
to See Senator'S and
Representatives.
fspecial Dispatch to The Time.

Especial Dispatch to me llmes)
WASHINGTON, D. c., December IS
Captain Landstrect and A1essrs Charles
I4a,lrrs and NJ. a. Patterson, tobacco man.
ufacture.s Of Richmond, were in Wash
ington to-day to consult with members
Of the VII ginia delegation In regard to
the rebate on the tobacco tax.
Ii Will be remembered that after the
reduction of the war revenue tax last
year from 96-l0 cents to cents a pound,
senator Daniel int. oduced a bill appro-
yriaLng s. coo for q rebate to every
manufacturer or dealer who had stored
packages in his possession when the law
vas passed This bill passed, but so far
the Treasury Department has not paid
out any money in Virginia.
The object of the visit Of the Richmond
tobacconIsts to-day was to ask the Vir-
ginia Senators and Representatives Lamb
and Swanson to press the matter for
them. They met Captain Lamb and Mr..
Swanson at the Ra.eigh, and from there
went to the Capitol. Captain Lamb took
hem to see Senators Daniel and Mar
tin, and they had conference with each.
IN speaking Of the matter Captain Land
street said: 1--WE have heard that this
money has been applied in other States.
and we think it but right that the Treas
Try Department should pay to the tobac-
nists Of Virginia the rebate due them UNI
der senator Daniels bill.
The Claims for rebate on stamped pack
ages which were on hand when the tax
reduction law WAS passed amounted to
anywhere from SO to several thousand
dollars, according to the size of a mans
business. We think the claims ought to
be settled, in order that those holding
them may have the use Of the money in
their business
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Case CIV leran Harrell.

soeakins yesterday OF the case OF Vet
ora, 7 q Elarrcl. who was placed under
hona on wednesday, Mr.. E. j. Bosher.
nic , OF the Soldiers Home.
veteran Harrell has been on q spree
fo- yearly a week. The corrlandan. has
l,o,s everything he could to get Mr.. Har-
reTl sobered up, and has showed HIM
syery consideration. but could do nothing
.,tth him. After beng put under ar
rsst he broke his arrest and went outside
ard brought liquor into the grounds OF
tbe Home. He became abusive and
threatened to kill the commandment and
his room mate. Veteran Gaines.
the commandment consulted me as TO
what was the best co do in the case.
T instructed him that II he could not
nuiet Veteran HarreII he must get out Il
warrant and lock him Up. This he did. As
published By The Times he was put TN
der bonds for six months by Justice
Lewis.
It Is not the custom OF our cou,mandane
TO get out warrant every time an In
mate gets under the influence CT liquor.
but only when the party threatens 4
breach OF the peace. This case Was tried
by the Henr!co Court all other cases by
the Executive Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
ENGLAND WANTS UNITED
STATES TO MAKE GUARANTEE
nv Associoted Press,

LONDON. Dec 1s.-It is not apparent
that anything definite has resulted from
to-day's Cabinet meeting with regard to
the transmission by the Government Of
the United States of Venezuela's re-
quest for arbitration.
Charge dAffaires :Wllite was in touch
with the Foreign Office throughout the
day. He transmitted a long disnatch TO
the State Dena rtment at Washinepn, but
this communication is not believed to con
tain anything in the nature Of final
decision.
All negotiations are bei., conducted
with extraordinary secrecy. hut 1t is
thou~1lt prohah' that Mr.. Whites dis
patches TO WASHINGTON have conveyed in
n,1,rias from, the British Government with
regard to Secretary HAYS views as to
tre possibility of Ve,ezua!a carving out
the awards Of arb;tratnrs. The Asso-
r'ated Prnes Is In nos!tion to saw that
Great Britain 's ~-alst~~ strenuous efforts
70 Induce the United States TO guarantee
Venezuela's compliance Of the arbtra-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
GREEK AND FkENCHY FIGHT
French Chewing Gum Candy Vender
aev-re,y 3 aten at &C .cemy,

French Chewing Gum Iafoy eehdei
severely Baten al &C .cemy.
Competition In business led last night
10 one Of the most picturesque hshtS
seen on the streets OF Ricnmond III
long time.
the nsticuT. in which one Of the COM
batants was severely beaten, occurred IN
front of the Academy Of Music just
sl,au1 the time the snow WAS closing a
Greek named G. Diatas and fellow for
c!sner, judging from his name, Peter
Eoogatis, We're the principals. The sub
ject OF King George Of Greece keeps the
cigar and candy store just on the north
side of the Academy. lie Is without a
,iyal, and When the boys have had 'one,
between the acts AMI want some strong
peppermint lozenges to charm away the
door thereof, the Grecian is the man
they 20 to: Or when they climb the
heights to the peanut gallery. where null
may be thrown upon the floor. it is on the
nriable Greek that they call ard AZ" fur
1.ishcd with the COOLERS at five cents q
lag The said Greek was the envy Of al!
eyes.
Last night, when the time for patron
age arrived and the shekels We're Oh the
verge Of falling over the precipIcc Of
the theatre-goer's pocket into the not I'M
willing hand OF the American edition Of
n Socrates, Peter bccSauS' WHO ui9-
penses French chswing gum candy for
five cents bag, strolled UP 10 the Acad-
ony front with his portablc ore. ready
and willing to do business at any old
stand The Crook saw him. envied his
means of nalsng the approach of . GUS
TONER 50 easy. hut his sense of tustic"
vas outraged What right lr7d this fel-
lnw 10 interfere with his business and
his shekels? He walked around out of
his shop and asked :. few questions.
In n Tp.nrte French chewing gum
candy end Geek s1bject We're ''virS in
every direction. BIT the CANDY farnd
Letter than its master. The Greek beat
him nnrn crctfulry. il is said.
Roth were arrested by Officers Howell
and Bryant and bziled at the station
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
TESTIMONY FAVORS
MISS BIGGAR
Evi5ence Offered to Show That
She Was Married 70 the
Late Mr.. Bennett.
Especial Dispatch to The Tlmes.)


FREEHOLD. n. J.. Dec. 1s.-Mrs. Mary
Rochc was the first witness to-day IN the
tr> :. -~r~,ra Btggar, DR.. Charles C.
Hen,. -:cA and Samuel Stanton for al
iAed ions. 'racy to got che estate Of
Henry NJ. Be nett. Mrs. Roche formerly
kept house for Bennett in New York. and
she said that IL 1900 he told her he
would occupy e~of the fats In his'npart
n1ent house In Seventy-second Street with
his wife The witness said that later in
the same year Miss Bggar showed her
q certificate of marriage with MIR. Ben.
nett.
An unsuccessful effort was made &c
shake DR.. Connelly's testimony that he
was present when a male child was born
to Miss Biggar at Or. Hendricks SAM
tarium.
Samuel Stanton, former justice Of the
peace and one Of the defendants. testi
fed that he married Mr.. Bennett and
Miss Bggar at his home in Hoboien
January ., 1898. and that he gave Mis-
Biggar a marriage certificate which
lates. she SAID she had lost. The Wit
ness asked him for another, and then he
gave his story OF the effort to record the
certificate.
William J. Layton, an employe at Mr..
Benefits stock farm. testified that he
had heard Mr.. Bennett call Miss Biggar
his wife, and Miss Biggar addressed as
Mrs. Bennett. The witness became con-
fused when cross-examined. He was
shown an affidavit made in September
last, In which Layton had stated, it was
alleged that he had never heard any one
address Miss Biggar as Mrs. Bennett.
Mrs Mcclure, another employe of the
Bennett farm testified that she had heard
Mr.. Bennett speak Of Miss Bfggar as his
wife Similar testimony was given by
two other witnesses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Licensed to Wed.

Marriage licenses were issued to the
following Virginia couples In Washington
yesterday:
James a. Morgan and Mary E. Bowman,
both of Prince William county; William
A. Young Of Stafford county, Va. and Ida
L. Covington Of Washington; Elijah l..
Ramsey and Katie E. B;esom. both Of
Alexandria. Va; Harvey E. Baker and
Lille P. Lynch, both of Richmond. Va:
Samuel J. Keys of Loudoun county, Va.
and Jennie A. McLearen of Fauquier
county, Va; Everett c. Fleming Of Rich
mond. Va. and Mary A. Huckstep Of Flu
wanna county. Va; John L. Dunbar Of
Loudoun county. Va. and Martha O..
SmalIwood Of Washington: Jay A. Ise-
man of Richmond. Va. and Jane Steiner
of Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
VANDERBILT IS
VERY Ill NAN
His Condition is Reported BY
His Physicians to Be
Very Grave.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. December 1s.-The follow
ing bulletin was issued at the house Of
Cornelius Vanderbilt this afternoon b,
tDrs Flint and Janeway:
Since the issue Of the last bulletin
CAST night Mr.. Vanderbilt's condition
remains about the same. with a tendency
of his temperature to decline, and thirty
six hours ago he developed q small area
Of inflammation over the spleen. This sub
sided. and 1t showed no tendency to
spread till to-day, when 1t developed a
generalized peritonitis. His condition Is.
Of course, grave"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19

Not a Berlin Newspaper has leading
article ON the subject to-day. and the
news published IS largely an abstract OF
what the London and New York papers
IRE saying The Germans appeared to be
astonished at the comraotion In Great Brit
ain and the United States over what IS
regarded here as mere episode. Few
OF the German newspa Ders have CORE
spondents In New York. but those who
are there telegraph that Germany is SEEM
.fy,gIy without one friend In the country.
end trace the cause to Germans alleged
attitude toward the United States during
tho Spanish-Amerlcan War.
Eut If public opinion has little concern
as vet over Venezuela the Foreign ONCE
here IS extremely sensitive over the de-
velcnments of public feeling abroad es-
pecially in the United States. The rea-
soc for delay IN doing ANYTHING that
would change the situation. either by re-
plying to yenezuela's proposition made
through Minister Bowen, or by Issuing
blockade regula tons or taking any for
ward step. is because II is thought bet
ter to remain passive for few days ana
see how far public feeling In America VIII
so. Indications are not wanting that the
German Government Is seeking an expe-
dent to arrive at a solution OF the diff
cuity without anything further happening
to yex the people of the United States.
whose good will Is considered to be more
important than the humiliation Of Vene-
zuela. STILL Germany must have ne,
claims satisfied. and the hopes OF .ne
hour among tho Emperors advisers are
that President Castro will yield "oiutta-
r.1y in few days Il not pushed any iur-
tier: that the commercial classes IN ven.
czuela viii compel settlement. or tn1le
the United States will offer TO suaratieee
that Venezuela will pay up If she loses
oy- arbitration. The German commander
in Venezuelan waters has been instructed
to use extreme caution and avoid acts OF
foroa +,Il he receives further orders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
ENLARGlNG DISTlLLERY
Savage's Plant at kernstcwn One of the
LARGEST in the State.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.>

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
KERNSTOWN, VA, December 1s.-The
large distillery plant at Kernstown, op-
Grated and owned by Mr.. Joseph Savage,
is now having extensive improvements
ADDED. These improvements are in the
shape Of handsome brick business Office,
which is now in course Of erection.
The work of erecting this building was
begun several weeks ago by Contractor
James Seabright and was being rapidly
pushed to completion. until work had to
be suspended. owing to the bad weather
row prevailing. However. work will be
resumed as soon as the weather permits
This office will add materially to the
convenience and appearance of this well
known distillery. which is one OF the
largest in the State and the largest in this
section
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
VAR DEPARTMENT
MILITARY BILL
(y3y Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 1s.-l'he
louise Military Affairs Committee to-day
authorized favorable report OH the bill
!rafted by the War Department, creating
general staff corps in the army. but
commended two important amendments.
,nc of which eliminates the provision in
ne bill for the discontinunance of the
Inspector generals department. thus leav-
i,g it as a bureau of the War Depart
tcnt. The other amendment prevents the
giving briga1ier general, who might
sc detailed to the staff. the rank and pay
4 lieutenant general, or major Eener-
II. as contemplated in the bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
CEN. ha00RMAN'S BODY
is LAID TO REST
ny Associated Press.l

NEW ORLEANS. LA, Dec. 1s.-The
remains of General George Moornan. the
ate acknowledgement of the United Con-
federate Veterans, were temporary laid
20 rest to-day in the tomb of the army
Of Tennessee in Metairie Cemetery. Me-
noria. Hall was crowded with veterans
when the funeral ceremony began. DR..
A. Gordon Blackwell spoke feel!ngly Of
he life and character OF the deceased
General ]. e. Gordon. who is I'll at
Lemon City. Fla. telegraphed as fol-
tows to Mrs. Norman to-day:
From my sick room I send this to
tel. you how shocked and overwhelmed
Yam at the death Of your noble husband.
His loss to me and to our Confederate
organization is irrepraira Bile. Mrs. Cor
Ion unites in heartfelt sympathy"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
MR.. BOWEN is GIVEN
FULL POWER TO ACT
lRy Associated Press.l

CARACAS. Dec. 1a--Lopez Baral,
Venezuelan minister Of foreign affairs.
has transmitted to United states Min
lister Bowen a document signed by Prasi-'
dent Castro as constitutions! president
OF the Republic and counterslgned by
himself as minister Of foreign affairs, In
which Bowen is recognized as the only
representative Of Venezuela In the mat
ter Of effecting settlement Of the d.
hculty According to the terms OF this
document, Mr.. Bowen may act without
restriction and he is to use all means
possible to protect the interests Of Vene-
zuela. The document was subjected to
correc--on last night and again this
morning before delivery. The State De-
partment at Washington has been noti-
fed OF the transmission Of this instru-
ment to Mr.. Bowen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
bowen Given full
POWER 10 ARBlIRATE
CONTINUED from First Fage.)

CONTINUED from First Fage.)
mons about Germany having other than
financial claims must be understood as
applying to diplomatic reparation for
these insults, and not to a material In
demnity, like money or territory.
The Foreign Office is again calling at
tention to the suspicious In the United
States lest Germany effect Il landing in
Venezuela 1t says q refutatIon of such
suspicious ought to be perceived in the
slender forces at the disposition Of Ger
many There are scarcely three hun
dred men who could be spared from the
squadron, not a sufficient number to take
La Guayra. let alone an expedition into
the Interior
It is not settled whether the notification
OF the commencement Of the blockade will
be made public in Berlin and London
simultaneously or take the form of
communication from the two command
ers of the suradrons to the Fenezuslnn
authorities. The publication will, appar-
entity, be delayed a. day or two.
The officials Of the Foreign Office say
that the reply to Venezuelas arbitration
proposal has not yet been sent. The
Foreign Office is still exchanging views
On the subject with London. Although
the Foreign Office does not give the least
hint of the character of Germany's reply.
1t seems certain that arbitration will not
be accepted, though the refusal may be
accompanied by fresh suggestions.