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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17

The heavy rainfall of yesterday was
quite general throughout Virginia, ana,
according to the iestimate of Mr.. w +.
Evans. station director of the Weather
Bureau, will be worth million dollars
TO farmers in the State. Crops. which
have been feeling the parching hand OF,
the drought. will gather new life. and
tobacco and wheat and corn and the
other agricultural products will begin to
flourish again. The additional precipita-
ton which is expected viii only go to
make the condition still more favora BILE
While the downpour was exceptionally
heavy for WHILE it is hardly thought
that it will result in producing any high
water in James River at this place. Re
ports had not been received last night
from the different weather bureau sta
tiorrs along the watershed. AT q o'clock
the Chesa peake and Ohio Railway had
information to the effect that the river
at Columbia was ten feet high and was
falling; this would indicate that there
will be no appreciable rise here.
A HEAVY DOWNPOUR.
Il It looked =to the uninitiated. however,
as If enough water ceSine out of the sky
into Richmond yesterday afternoon to
f1ood any river on the face of the earth.
For two mortal hours it came down In
sheets. and while farmers or those in
terested in the outcome of the crops We're
sitting at home surveying the scene with
great satisfaction and calmly con gratulat-
ing themselves ordinary human beings
on the outside were floating around dis
consolately. Umbrellas We're utterly uss-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
NOT To- BE LIVELY,
But FAR FROM 1T
Every Indication That Illinois
Convention Will Follow Con-
servative Lines
(Bv Associated Press.)

SPRINFIELD. ILL, June 16.-There is
every indication that the Democralic
State Convention, which meets here to-
morrow, will be one of the most con-
servative Democratic conventions held
in this State in recent years. Many deb
esates are here who have not attended
a State gathering of the party in eight
to ten wears. and there is among them
a strong disposition to steer wide OF SEN
satonalsm 1t is practically certain that
there will be nothing in the platform
favoring W. J. Bryan or free silver.
Among the men opposed to declarations
on these points are some men who have
been in the past enthusiastic partisans
of the man from Lincoln.
The convention will declare hotly
against government by Injunction, and
it is expected that the platform will con-
tain a ringing provision to that effect
Samuel Alschuler mas been slated for the
chafrmanship of the Committee on Res
olutions He has declared tnat he does
not care for an endorsement for United
States Senator, and the present feeling
of the delegates is that no action will be
taken in this direction In favor OF any
body. There is considerable indecision.
however, on THIS point, and the sentl-
ment may change decidedly. The pur-
nose of the convention S to nominate
candidates for State treasurer and a
number of less important offices: me
nomination of NIillaru f. Dunlap, OF
Jacksonville. for State treasurer, is re-
garGed as certain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
1sneciai Dispatch to The Times.)


WASHINGTON. D. c., June 1o-F rom
certain talk among the Republican lead
arc in the Senate this morning and GER.
rain occurrences at the White house, IL
seems now clearly understood that Presl-
dent Roosevelt is on the verge of Clean
hack down en- the Cuban reciprocity Dill.
.%ot only will he back down. it IS sald.
hat he will lendeavor in doing Sc to throw
the burden Of the proposed plan tor re-
leyinc Cuba on the shoulders OF the late
PRESIDENT Mckinley by declaring that the
defeat on reciprocity would not be de-
feat of his own proposition; that he has
no particular pride in it nor ambition
fer it himself. but was supporting 1t as
+. heritage from President Mckinley.
He will not trouble with more confer
cnces nor follow up any further INSIST
ence of his message of last Friday.
The truth is Teddy is cutting a few eye
teeth. and from being a riotous Rough
Elder. reeking with notions Of reform,
he is fast developing into a good little
Republican boy. of the machine made type.
Who will do just what those older Re-
nrhlican boys in the Senate tell him to
do
Al, this. lit is said. is the result OF a
conference held by the beet sugar Sena-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17

Painters Send Strong Delegation.
The Plumbers and Con-
tractors at Odds.
snecia1 Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Ilmeso
NOROLFK. VA, June ia delegation
of Norfolk navy yard painters, headed oy
Hon. George E.. Bowden and Charles l.
Bland. and accompanied by Senator Mar.
Tin and Representative Maynard, Will
=nnxt "Wednesday wait upon the secretary
,,f the Navy to present the painters pro
test against the proposition 70 ois,dte
them at the yard by employing llrst-cias %
men on second-class work at secohu-
class mems pay
they say they will resign IN preference -
disrating themselves. ,,-
rh. iourneyrnen plumbers of NorfoiA'
r,,n>herinc between fifty and seventy
fv. men. unanimously refused TO go 70
work. this morning, and the strike. "hlcli
has heen anticipated for some DAYS. 10
f,n in earnest The master plumbers ap
,aar 10 be standing firm in their retusa'
I, disnense with the helper, as the Jour
nermen demand they shall do, and the
outlook at present is that the strihels ,
an1 their employers Will hght IL Out uiltll
one or the ether tires
he hod-carriers, who asked for an az
,,rca in wages, apparently secured "hat
rhey wanted, and are at work to-day dS
usual. , ~.
There is continued friction between the
ionrnevmeu carpenters and their en-
nlorers. To-day the thirteen men en-
n,oyed by the Builders Manutactnrlns
Germany quit work because the company
Increased the working hours from hitie
to ten daily
1,bree afterwards returned. but appear
ances indicate that general strike oi
the carpenters may occur shorty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
YOUNG CHRISTIANS
MEET IN ASHEV|LLE
fuspicious Opening Of Young
Woman S Christian Associa-
ton; Students Gathering
(By Associated Press

ASHEVILLE. n. c.. June 16.-The
Young Woman's Christian Association of
the Southern States and the Young Mems
Christian Association of the Southern
conference of students began their fbusl-
ness sessions here to-day. At the in
troductory service Of the Young Woman's
Christian Association addresses wert
made by Miss Rutherford, of Lucy Cobb
Institute Athens, Ga, and chairman of
the Southern Conference Committee; Miss
Martha Couling. chairman of the Exc
cutive Committee of the Virginias; Mrs.
K. G. Buford, representing the Execu
tive Committee of Tennessee, and others.
Two hundred delegates are in attendance,
representing tn entire South.
Tonight Miss Helen =. Barnes. of
the City Department of the American
Committee. spoke on the extension de-
partment of the work.
A large and representative body of
Southern college students is attending the
Young Mems Christian Association Con-
ference General Field Secretary H. K.
Anderson is in charge of the conference,
assisted by S. w. .ucGill. State secre-
tary of Tennessee, Mr.. Walker. of vir-
ginia assisted in the business depart
ment.
number of prominent workers. includ-
ing Dr. Robert z. Speer. Rev. William f.
Mcdowell, of New ! ork, and Rev. John
Timothy Stone. of Baltimore. will deliver
addresses before the conference. The two
conferences will hold a ten days session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
AN INSANE NEGRO
ESCAPES FROM JAIL
.Pecks His Way Through a Two
Foot Wall With a Pine
Stick.
1cnaoia1 nisnatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Iimes.)
KEYSVILLE, VA, June 16-Aloert
Cousins who was examined for lunacy
two weeks ago. and was confined IN Lun-
enburg county Jail waiting for the neces-
sary napers to take him to the asylum
made his esca pc Friday night by pechlns
through brick wall two feet thick Win
no other implement than an Ordinary pliie
stick of wood.
Hon. Carter Glass, one of the candidates
fo, Congress from the Sixth Dlstrlct,
spent Saturday in town making the ac-
ouaintance of the people here ana ursed
upon them his claims to Congress. re {.
made favorable impression upon al
with whom he met, and will carry TINS
nrecinct solidly and from present pros
pects will no doubt sweep the county ny
an Overwhelming majority.
Mr.. C. A Hunt is again at nome aIter
spending some time in Southwest Vir-
ginia.
Herbert ]. Morton, student OF II. D
College. is It his home for vacation.
DR.. Thompson Morton, of LunenpurE
Courthouse, spent last night at MS olo
home, Morton Hall"
Misses Lev and Robson. teachers at
the Virginia Home School. will return
to their Alabama homes to-day 1t IS
said they will not return next session.
Their MANY friends will regret this, Is
1hev have rendered themselves very
popular here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
fHr Associated Press.)

LONDON June 16.-king Edward VINO
VAS attacked yesterday by lunbago. foi-
,ovinr a chill contracted while reviewing
the troops at Aldershot, passed gooo
nirht and is much better. The king ana
Queen left Aldershot at Ais tins AFTER
noon for Windsor in a. motor car Inc
King showed little trace of his recent III
ness. Their Majesties arrived at Wind
sor at 6 P. NJ.
King Edward bore the journey to Wind
sor we'll but it has been decided that ne
will not go to Ascot tomorrow queen
Alexandra, however, accompanied by the
Prince and Princess of Wales and other
members of the royal family, will attend
the races in state.
The chill came a. result of the
Kings prolonged stay outdoors at the
torchlight tattoo at Aldershot. The
weat ther was cold and it raned at IN
tervals before the royal couple left the
brigade recreation ground. King Ed
ward returned to his apartments chilled
from the unwonted exposure
Spoiled Review of Troops.
ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND. June 10
The indisposition of King Edward and
the incessant downpour of rain. COM
bined to effectually spoil the grand re-
view of troops here to-day Inc King
did not leave the royal pavilion and was
represented by the Prince Of Wales, who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
RICHMOND, VA, TUESDAY, JUNE. II 1902
Five Lipes Are Lost As
Resuf of Czoudburst.
5(Bv Associated Press,

tBy Associated = Tf2sS.)
BARRE. VT, June 16.-In addition
Z to great property damage caused by
a cloudburst over this section late
last night five railroad men lost their
lives by a. freight train on the Cen
tral Vermont Railroad running into
a washout at MiddIesex.
The dead include the conductor. en-
gineer and fireman and two brake
men The train consis.-- o. a loco
motive and twelve cars. Passing
through Nfidd1esex it was running at
a fair rate of speed, when It struck
a ditch. washout by torrent of wa
ter The locomotive leaped into the
ditch and the freight cars piled up
or top of it. The trainmen were
buried under the ruins.
The cloudburst caused a great ceal
of other damage. The railroad bridge
at Bolton was destroyed. ana a saw
mill. together with the house adloln-
ing. was demolished in the town OF
Niddlesex One hundred thousand
feet of logs were carried away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
WORTH A MILLION DOLLARS
TO FARMERS OF. The STATE
This is Mr. Evans Estimate Of the Value OF Yesterday
Rain-Water Came Down in Torrents
for Two Hours.

less. for such rain as didn't come through
them came under. Some of the street
cars were tied up for one reason or an
other and for some time couldn't turn
a wheel. Telephone wires were more or
less in a jumble. probably due to the
storm.
The fact is though. that these little in
conveniences are but IN incident and that
the larger effect of the storm will be
vastly beneficial. For days past the land
has lain in the blighting grip of a
drought. and visiting farmers told
gloomy tales of crops Which were being
burned up and of Planting which they
couldn't do. The condition was really
extremely serious, and on all sides came
statements that if it didn't rain. and rain
quick. it would be all up with the farm
ers and the growing crops. Small wonder
then that the downpour of yesterday,
which was general throughout the State.
was hailed as a blessing. It came down
heavily, but not too much SO for the
wfthered plants. which can now lift up
their tops again and grow. Farmers
can now go on farming feeling secure in
the belief that for the present their to-
bacco, their corn. their wheat, their
everything else are saved. The estimate
of Mr.. Evans is probably a conservat tive
one.
HAVE COOLER WEATHER.
Another benefit of the rain will operate
not upon crops. but upon people. The
effectual cooling Of the a atmoshere is a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
FINAL EXERCISES
IN VIRGINIA SCHOOLS
One Hundred and Twentieth at
Washington and Lee.
JAMES LANE ALLEN SPEAKS
Prizes at the University of Virginia for
the Best Essays-The Albert Sid
neys Win the Boat Race at Lex
ngton-Polytechnic institute.
JAMES LANE ALLEN SPEAKS.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.l
LEXINGTON, VA, June 16-Wasning-
ton and Lee University began the ending
ox the one hundred and twentieth year
of her history with the baccalaureate
sermon in the Lee Memorial Chapel Sun
day morning by President E. Z. Mullins,
D. D., LII. D., of the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary. of Louisville, Ky.
In the evening in Lee Memorial Chapel
to a large audience the annual address
before the Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciation was delivered by Rev. William
Nelson Scott. D. D., of Staunton, Va
At both services trained choir. COM
posed of Miss Sallie Preston, Miss Bette
Glasgow. Sopranos, Mrs Reid White.
Captain S. B. Walker. Jr.. DR.. Louis K.
ganist, rendered choice selections of an
thems and hymns.
ORATORICAL CONTEST.
The annual contest for the handsome
gold medal given by Washington and Lee
University to the best orator who is
member of either the Graham Lee or
Washington Literary Society, took place
tonight in the Lee Memorial Chapel at
the University The name Of the winner
Is withheld until announced by the presi-
dent of the University Wednesday, grad
uating day. The orators and their sub
jects were: Samuel Andrew Witherspoon
,(Graham-Lee Society, of Meridian. Miss.
subject, Martin Luther at the Diet of
Worms;'' Thomas Campbell Wilson
washington Society, of Brownsburg,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
Their Guns Taken from Them and
They Proceed PeaceabIy.
RANKS REACH SIX HUNDRED
Some Miners Leave Nearly Every Pass
ing Point, but No Serious Results
are Antcipated-The Anthra-
cite Strike Drags Along.
Especial Dispatch to The Times. J

BLUEFIELD, w. VA. June 1e.-Ac-
cording to the programme of the agita-
tors to-day was to be the crucial day of
the strike in the Flat Top field. Sunday
mass-meetings were held at the various
operations and the speakers urged upon
the miners the advisa bility of joining
the ranks of the strikers.
In several instances the agitators pre-
dicted dire results il the miners did not
quit work.
One outgrowth of Sundays meeting
was a march on the part of the striking
miners. The marc on was organized on
Simmons Creek. One hundred and thirty
men and boys, about tnlrty-five of whom
carried Winchester rifles. They pro-
ceeded towards the Mill Creek operatio
above Mill Creek and Coaldale. where
they were met by officers of the law, ac-
companied by labor leader.
MINERS DISARMED.
They were told by the officers that
they could go no further on the railroad
property unless they dicarded their guns
The labor leader advised them to do this,
and his ADVICE was followed Up to this
time it seems firearms have been much
in evidence and intimidation methods
were employed to frighten non-unlon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
ARE NOT LIKELY TO AGREE
Republican Senator'S Far Apart or
Question of Reciprocity.
(By Associated Press.)


(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. June 16.-It is still the
purpose of the Republican members of
the Committee on Cuban Relations to
hold a meeting tomorrow for the pur
pose of comforting upon the question of
Cuban reciprocity and whether there shall
be a caucus of Republican senators will
depend upon the decision of the majority
OF the members of that committee. If
they decide finally upon a bill and ask
that caucus be called to pass upon 1t,
the call will be issued and the caucus
probably will be held Wednesday.
There is some feeling against a caucus
on the part of the Repu,.lcan senators
who support the reciprocity plan, and on
account of this sentiment there is grow
ing probability that no caucus Will be
held. No one doubts that the reciprocity
advocates would be in the majority IN a
Republican caucus. but the minority
would be sufficiently numerous to snow
a serious division.
1t is the wish OF the leaders to AVOID
this exhibition if poss sple. ne si pste
en-. They held a conference last nlgn3 1d
and again pledged themselves to stana
solidly against the Senate bill. Ihey, say
IS q, result of that conference 4that mere ,
are no fewer than nineteen Republican
senator's who will announce IN the eau
GUS if one is held. tha they VIII vote
against the bill for reduCtlon OF tne
tariff. There are some who are not VII ~
Morris amendment included. but others
say they will do so if pressed to that
extremity.
They continue to strongly urge the re,
bate proposition as a compromise and
they claim that their compact is firmel
than ever before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
Candidates On
GOOD BEHAVIOR.
Lamb and Wallace Meet in.
Goochland.
WERE NOT VERY BITTER
Did Not Repeat the Chesterfield
Performance.
BOTH GOOD HAND SHAKERS
Candidates Worked Hard All Day in the
Steady Rain and We're Cheered by
Their FolIowers-one Faction
for Lamb, the Other for
Wallace-Interes
Debate.
BOTH GOOD HAND SHAKERS
.(Staff Correspondence

GOOCHLAND C. H.. VA, June 10
Congressman John Lamb and Mr.. Jeffer-
son Wallace met in joint debate here to-
da,- before about an average sized court
day crowd.
Sentiment was evidently divided and
both the speakers We're literally applaud
ell by their respective friends. Captain
Lamb was presented by ex-senator +.
NJ. Parrish in highly complimentary
terms, while Commemorative Attorney
David H Leake introduced Mr.. Wallace
a the next Congressman from the Third
District.
Mr. Wallace came up yesterday and
spent the night with friends near the
courthouse He was early upon the
81 oUnd to-day, comforting with his lead
ers.
Captain Lamb arrived here azlittle after
II O'clock to-day, and he and Mr.. Wal
lace both put in good time shaking hands
and talking with .heir friends dnr'l
court adjourned and they were siven the
courthouse.
RAINED ALL DAY.
Rain fell steadily from about II o'clock
but so very dry was the ground that there
was no tobacco planting season to keep
the voters at home. SO they were out in
Sarge numbers to greet the congressional
aspirants
The situation here is a peculiar one.
as regards the congressional race The
Democratic party in Goochand has long
been divided into bitter factions and for
many wears they have lined up on oppo-
site sides in every primary campaign.
Tho present struggle is no exception.
and to-day Mr.. Wallace had the earnest
(Contin,1ed on Tenth Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
KING RECEIVERS FROM CHILL
AND PROCEEDS TO WINDSOR.

poral John Walker second lieutenant Of
the company The company now mas
its full quota of officers.
Messrs. George E. Cox and J. A. Ar
mistead's residences are nearing compile
ton.
one of the longest droughts ever eX-
perienced in this section was broken yes
terdav afternoon by a steady and refresh
ing rain
The crops are in very bad condition-in
fact only about 20 per cent have been
planted, and a best portion of that is
failure. which is due to the excessive
drv smell The wheat crop is almost
total failure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
Bombarded the Church.

ROANOKE, VA, June 16.-Yesterday
morning at Long Branch, In FRANKLIN
county. Va, a crowd of drunken men
vert to a country church where relis-
ions services were being held Ihey
became involved in a row VIZ man
ma med Nowlin, and ne sought shelter.
;rs;da the building. They threw stones
81 the building. breaking UP the ser
,,cos Several stones were hurled through
tba windows, two women being struck
and severely injured. The greatest ex-
citcment was caused. Rev. Mr. Cook, the
r.,in;ster. sought safety behind his pulpit,
th, congregation stampeded. women and
children screamed and several 1alnted.
The crowd left the scene unmoleSted' out
warrants will be issued Tor ti'elr or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
OF THE NEWS.
FORECAST.

FORECAST.
Generally fair to-day, except showers
on the coast fair and warmer "Wednesday. :
with diminishing northwest winds
Highest temperature yeSterday....-. so
Lowest temperature yesterGay........ 20
Mean temperature yeSterday........ %
Normal temperature for Jllns.
Departure from normal temperature 90
Precipitation during past "A hours. .sS
LOCAL.
Commencement exercises of High School
held last night; fine address by Rev. DR..
W. E. Evans.
Great downpour of rain throughout the
State yesterday. small streams rose
rapidly.
Captain Lamb ana Mr.. Wallace met in
Joint debate al Cioochland Courthouse.
Colored woman III Manchester thinks
she was given poisoned whiskey.
Lieutenant John W. Starke to be tried
by court-r;iartial to-day
cality but the Commemorative attorney
will draw another indictment
Mem bers of the Council meet in confer
ence tonight to nominate officers.
Rev. Mr.. Downman in his sermon Or
Sunday commented upon the falling OF !,
in the attendance upon church services.
Death yesterday of Mr.. Montgomery
West
Body of Mr. &. L. Winston buried in
Hollywood.
VIRGINIA.
The striking miners march IN the coat
fields with Winchesters. but are dtsarrn-
ed and proceed peaceably-
Mr. Cation. of Alexandra. says he would .
bitterly fight any attack on the Jim
crow law as applied to the Mt. Vernon
James Lane Allen addresses the literary
societies at the University OF Virginia
The Albert Sydueys won the boat race
at Lexington. Interesting commencemsnA
exercises.
4 mail carrier nearly drowned in Flu
wanna in crossing a swollen stream
The Cane Henry Railroad enjofnSd from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
=FARMVILLE AFFAIRS.
lection Ordered in Connection With

Election Ordered in Connection WIN
SUBSCRIPTION to New Railroad.
FARNIVILLE. VA, June 16-The ToWn
Council has ordered a election to be held
July 18th to take the sense OF the DUAL
ified voters of the town IS to whether
the town shall subscribe to not less than
$4,000 worth of stock in the Charlotte
Farmville and James River Valley Rail
way Company, which was. recently IN
corporated and granted charter for the
construction of line between Rosney,
Buckingham county, to Danville, va,
The funeral services over the remains
of the late Mrs ADELAIDE Doyne were
held in the Baptist Church Yesterday
morning, Rev. Mr.. Thompson officiating
The body was lad to rest IN the fartn- arm
Vile Cemetery.
The following we're the pail bearers:
Active-Messrs. L. Verser, Z. H. G.
Rice, c. c. Fleming. S. W. Paulett. Sr.,
w 20. England and George Cox
Honorary-Messrs. B L. Anderson. ".
p. Gillian. j. a, Scott and Dr. Peter
The Farmyille Guards have elected Cor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
Severe Storm Causes Death
and Does Great Damage.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
COLUMBUS. GA. June 16.-A terri
flc wind, rain and electrical storm uld
considerable damage at I.lchland, sit
uated tnirty-nine miles from here on
the Seaboard Air Line, this afternoon.
]. NJ. Hurley. a peach merchant, was
instantly killed by lightning. I1e
was packing peaches under shed at
the time and his wife. who was near
him. was severely shocked.
The stores of sLayfield & Bell. w. p.
Etheridge, B. E. Mayo. T. S Chappelle
and the large Clegg building were un-
rooted and their stocks almost. ruined
by wind and water.
The new school dormitory, a negro
academy, the Methodist Church. the
new Christian Church. the new resi-
dence of Edward Woodward were.
blown to the ground, besides numer-
Gus small houses and shops. and trees
were uprooted and gardens and crops
are ruined. The peach crop suffered
greatly.