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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
(By Associated Prcss.)

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 24.-At-
knox to-day made the
following statement regarding the So
called beef trust:
.'On April 4th this department directed
w. a. Day, Esq, of Washington, in his
capacity as special assistant to the Attor-
to examine into the public
charges to the effect that a combination
of the large meat dealers of the United
States had been effected, contrary to the
provisions of the laws of the United
States. This preliminary examination re-
suited in instructions to Mr.. Day and Mr..
,Bethea. United States attorney at Chi
caso, on April 7tll, to prosecute simulta-
neously in Chicago and the East q. more
particular examina ton into the allega-
tons and proofs alleged to exist in sup
port thereof. From their reports I an
satisfied that sufficient evidence is in
hand upon which bills in equity for an in.
junction can be framed to restrain the
combination mentioned from further pro-
ceeding under their agreements. which
clearly appear to be in restraint of inter-
state trade.
II have. therefore, directed the district
attorney at Chicago to prepare bill for
an injunction against the corporations
and persons who are parties to the combi-
nation mentioned. to be filed in the United
States Circuit Court for the Northern
District of illinois,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
hot FIGHT WAGED
OVER GOLD STANDARD.
This Plank Finally Inserted
in Republican l| Z d ! Platform. at
A BEvERIDeE VICTORY
His Man Nominated for Attorney.
General Of Indiana.
ADMINISTRATION ENDORSED
ADMINISTRATION ENDORSED
Platform Insists That People of PhiFp,
pine Islands Shall Be Given lnde.
pendence-Trusts Whose Pur.
pose Is to Restrict Business
or Control Prices Are
Opposed.
lRy Associated Fres,.l


INDIANAPOLIS, IND. April A-Tns
Republicans of Indiana at their conven-
ton in this city to-day nominated a State
ticket. headed by Daniel e. Storms for
Secretary of State, A number of.the nomf-
nations were made by accla ma ton.
The contest upon which the most inter-
est centered was the nomination for at
torney-general. Charles w. Miller was
generally credited with being a. protrse OF
Senator Beveridge. and he comes from
Goshen at which place Judge Baker.
recently appointed to the Federal bench.
at the instance of Senator Bevertde. also
resides. .Niller.s opponents tried hard to
make this tell against him. saying that
Goshen had received aS much patronage
as it could expect Miller was nominated
on the third ballot
GOLD PLANK CONTESTED.
There was u hot fight over the inSer-e
ton OF the clause In the platform en-
dorsing the gold standard. 1t had oeen
decided to advocate a plank IN Wn1cn
some members of the committee thought
they could detect approval of bank asset
currency 1t was stricken out after
lengthy debate. and the plank found IN
the platform was adopted The platform
endorses the administration of President
Roosevelt; favors just and LIBERAL recfp-9
rccal relations between the United states
and Cuba; approves the course OF tHs
administration i'll establishing peace and
civil government in the Philippines: Ia
yors the establishment OF absolute peace
in the Philippines and the erectlon OF
civil government therein. and insists .nae
tbs, people of the islands shall be given
in,,enendence In the administration or
their domestic affairs, as soon as they
-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
HEATED DEBATE
IN COMMONS
Detention Of Albert Cartwright in
South Africa Calls Forth
Caustic Comments.
(By Associated Press.)

+ LONDON. April 2.-The forcible de-
tention in South Africa of Albert Cart
wright, who, while editor of the South
African News, charged Lord Kitchener,
prior to the enga cement with General
peWet, with ordering his officers to
shoot all prisoners. formed the subject
of heated debate insthe House of Com
mons this evening.
John Morley, Liberal. moved the ad-
iournment# of the House, the Success OF
which proposition would porbab y amount
20 a vote of censur G on the Gorernm ent IN
general and on Lord Kitchener and LORD
Miner in particular.
Mr. Morley npinted out that Mr.. Cart
wright, who had sen.cd a years impris-
onment for libel, now desired to come
to England. and said that his detention
was illegal, unconstitutional and tyran-
MEAL. He added that the explanation of
Lord Stanley. the financial secretary OF
the War Office,Sw who served in the South
African war as chief censor, was that he
did not think it desirable to increase the
number Of the anti-Boer. propogandists
in this country, was the most outra-
geous thing heard in the House since
Simon DeMontfort,s time.
Mr. Broderick raised a storm by say
ing that. although Mr.. Cartwright had
served his legal sentence the question Of
his libera ton was still sub judice. This
brought forth vehement protest from
Sir William 5Vernon-Harcourt. Liberal.
who declared that such proposition
was scandalous and contrary to the ele-
mentary principles of freedom.
Winston Spencer Churchill. i. Conserya-
tive. also delivered "a few caustics sen-
tences. saying he hoped the House would
fanna tn Eoyaguwa2tto to ov5thdTzHs within
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
TEST OF GOVERNORS. VETO
WILL BE MADE IN THE COURTS
Messrs Christian & Christian Associated With Messrs,
Bickford and Thorn in Making an Examina-
ton Into the Matter.
ton Into the Matter.
/ Making an Examina-

ernor's veto of the rcapportionment bill
cannot be confirmed here. On the cor-
trary, it is authoritatively stated that
the two lawyers secured are Mr.. Alf. p
Thorn. of Norfolk, and r. G. .Bickford
Of Newport News. Thom has been sick
in New York. This fact has delayed the
institution of proceedings. The status Of
the movement now being the same as
some weeks. ago. when the difference was
held and a decision to contest was reached.
There has been neither conference nor
development since.
Mr.. r. G. Bickford, seen late tonight,
confirmed the report that Mr. Thorn and
himself had been retained in the case.
and made this statement: "Christian &
Christian have not been retained. We
have. however. invited them to examine
into the question. The matter is still in
a tentative condition; nothing will be
done until we are sure of the ground. The
mode of procedure had not been alto
gether definitely decided upon. If action
is brought the process will require some
time In the meantime, the law is being
examined into"
It will be recalled that before the con-
eressional rcapportionment bill was vetoed
the point was raised by Congressman
Flood and others that the bill would be
law, notwithstanding the Governors ac-
ton, as the laws governing the case did
not contemplate the, Governor as a part
of the law-malling power of the State.
The outcome of the fight will be looked
for with widespread interest. as the politi-
cal fortunes of several public men in the
State are said to be involved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
VENEZUELAN
REVOLUTION
Government Troops Routed and
Castillo Killed Situation
lis Critical.
lBy Associated Press.)

PORT OF SPAIN. ISLAND oFSIRlNl-
DAD April 24-CBy Special Steamer from
Cumana. State OF Bermudez. Nenezuelal.
On Tuesday morning the Venezuelan
Government troops. numbering 200 men.
under General Ramon Castillo. attacked
the Revolutionists. between San Antonio
and Guanasuan district. about thirty
leagues from Cumana. and situated in
mountainous district well known TO the
Revolutionists. General Castillo person.
ally led the advance Government guard.
composed of Andinos veteran troops.
One hour after the opening of the ac-
ton General Castillo was wounded. I'M
mediatclS after this al the recently-re-
cruitcd Venezuelan soldiers disbanded. de-
surfing in all directions and eventually
reaching San Antonio. The Government
officers tried to rally their troops. but
their efforts were i'll vain and ended in q
complete retreat of the Venezuelan sol
diels.
The whereabouts of General Escalante,
who was second in command of the
Government army. Was unknown when
this despatch was forwarded.
General Castillo died later from the
wounds received in the engagement.
The situation in Venezuela is again
critical
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
CONTEST FOR
CITY SERGEANT
Mr.. Epps to Serve His Notices
To.Day-Report in Second
Monroe Case.

There is still great public interest in the
outcome of the Epps-Smith contest for the
city sergcantcy.
The special committee, to which was
referred the matter of Investigating the
discrepancies in the returns from Second
precinct Monroe Ward held an executive
session at Murphy:s last night and for
nulated its report. but determined not to
give it out for publication until it was.
made to the full City Committee. The.
latter body will probably hold meet
ing to take the matter UP either tonight
or tomorrow night. though as yet Chair
man Doherty has issued no call.
Mr.. /. O. Wendenburg will this morning
file his notice of contest, on behalf of Mr..
#Epps with Mr.. Smith and the chairman
of the committee, and this will be an ad-
ditional reason for an early meeting Of
the committee. Mr.. WendenburG says he
has made some startling discoveries and.
that his notice will contain pome very
interesting reading. He WHY not dis
cuss the precincts where fraJd will be
alleged. but from what can be gathered
he is making his fight largely on Jackson
Ward. The general impression seems to
t,e in the absence of specifications, which
Mr.. WendenburSs promises in his paper to
day, that the primary has been an excep-
tionally3 fair one and that Mr.. Smith is
likely to retain the certificate of n omina-=
ton which was awarded and reawarded
him by the City c Committee. Mr.. ",
Meredith, of counsel for Mr. Smith. Will
begin work at once on his answerEto al r..
7Epps, notice of contest. as soon ut is
placed in the hands Of the gcentestee to-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
STREET RAILWAY DEAL.
Many Evidences of local Interest in the
Situation.

Few news items haze been punitsiIu
an the newspapers of Richmond OF as "ius
and absorbing local interest as the sta'e-
nent made yesterday that the STOCK oi
the Traction Company and its allied prop,
critics had been sold 10 the Passenger anu
Power Company. a..
All recognized the importance a,lo ,-t ,.t.
teaching effect of this coRsolidatlcn. foi
over six years there have been rival sti '
railway interests in Richmond "A large
portion of the time and attention OF me
legislative branch OF the city government
has been given 10 The settlement of their
battles royal Only a small number OF
The members of either branch OF Inc
Council have any recollection OF ser
Vice at time when there was oni! o,ie
street railway company III the CITY Tue
effect of the change as it relates to 1.is
city government. in giving it one com:.;ihN
with which 10 deal instead of Two. VIII
be most noticeable and far-reacnirg.
On the streets there were three or iou:
especial points of inquiry ScsterdaS.
What were the terms of the ;saies MIL
Mr.. Fisher control the whda> street :ail-
way system of The city now. Are the
sSiilianscs out Of it2 What changes of
routes ars car service will result from
TN. consolidation? These and similar
questions were asked on every. hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
WELCOME BY HOWELL.
Response Made by President Robert G.
Ogden-Good Will Manifest.
nv Associated Press.)

(By Associated 1reSS.)
ATHENS. GA. April 2i.-1n the chapel
of the University. to-day welcome was
given Robert Ogden. of Philadelphia. ana
his. party, to the assemblase composed
of educators from all parts of the South.
iIrists. business men and students, VINO
came here to be present at the first
session of the fifth annual conference
for the Development of education in the
South. The conference was invited to
the State by the Georgia Legislature.
and Hon Clark Howell president OF the
Senate, speaking for the Commonwealth
and for the municipality OF Athens. voiced
the first words of welcome. After eN-
tending hearty greeting to the gather
ing of distinguished men and women'
Mr.. Howell said:
This welcome is made doubly hearty
in the declared purpose of this organlza-
ton to conduct its work along lines which
will recognize the necessities of the great
masses of the whites as well as OF the
blacks WHO compose our population. IN
the excited rush of some of those phil
anthropically inclined to pile up funds
to be devoted exclusively to the educa-
ton of the negro. tho struggling masses
of the whites have been too often lost
sight of.
BEST TO Be FRANK.
''It Is best to be frank in this matter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
POLITICAL TALK
and POLITICIANS
Messrs. Meredith and Tucker
as Congressional Pos
sibiIities.

From what can be learned from close
friends of Hon. Harry ST. George Tucker
in this city. it is evident that the popu-
lar and brilliant ex-Congressman is seri-
ously contemplating q re-entry into pub
lie life Indeed, it is stated on high au-
,thority that from all over his old dis
strict he is being urged to enter the race
for Congress this fall against his old
anita gonist, Hon. Il. D. Flood. of Apo
mattox.A close friend of MIR. TUCKER
said last night that the latter was oelns
.besieged with letters from both sides OF
the mountain TO enter the struggle. ana
that he thought he was giving them some
consideration. 1t is the general belief
that Mr.. Tucker would most likely run
were he not hampered by his engage
ments along educational lines, IN winch
he is deeply interested at present.
It is believed by some that there may.
be a three-cornered race for Congress IN
the Third District this fall, as the friends
of Mr.. 1Nyndham r. Meredith are urging
him to run. Mr.. Meredith would not dis
cuss the matter when seen last night,
though he has until July 10th to decide.
But in any event the contest Will be
spirited and full of spicy incidents. Mr..
jefferson Wallace has long desired the
honor and will make game fight for 1t
this time. He has not been idle for many
months and has already built up pretty
good organization through the district.
July 10th is fixed as the latest date upon
which candidates may enter, and from
that time he and Captain Lamb will meet
on every stump in the district and dis
scraas their respective claims.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST THE BEEF TRUST
Attorney-Genera1 Knox Has Decided That a Bill OF
Injunction Be Filed in the United
States Court.

the limits of the law and observe the
Constitution.
Mr.. Bafour, the government leader.
came to the support of the sorely harassed
War Secretary, and contended that the
gov vernment was justified in OBTAINING
even a British subject. if it was thought
his wandering was calculated to do injury
to South Africa. Signs of revolt spread
to the government benches, and several
Conservatives protested against the gov
ernments attitude> The House then dl-
vided, and the motion for adjournment
was defeated by so to 1s2 votes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
GREAT Conference
FOR EDUCATION. J
Co mopoIitan Body in in Ses-.
sion .in ] ]! Athens, Il ms, Ca.
VERY CORD DIAL. RECEPTION
All Georgia Helping Little City to
Welcome its Guests.
.ANYRlcHM ON DERs PRES ENT
.ANYR|CHM ONDERS PRES ENT
President Ogden Aroused Enthusiasm
by Declaring North's Realization of
South's Heroism in Educating
Helpless Race Had Stirred
it to Take Up its Share
of the Burden.
1r.ae,., n,a..4e.tor rba rimes

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
& ATHENS, Ca, April oi.-Presldent Os-
den called the fifth annual Southern Edu-.
cational Conference to order here tonight
under inspiring auspices.
Z Clark Howell, of the Atlanta aConshtu-'
ton, extended an eloquent and cordial
welcome The chapel Of the State Uni-
vcrsity was ttronged with distinguished
men and women from all parts OF the
South at least one thousand delegates
being present
x special train from Richmond with
one hundred and fifty of the Ogden party
and visitors from Richmond arrived on
time at four O'Clock and the exercises
at once began.
Everybody,is enthusiastic over the hos
pitality of the beautiful Southern city.
The whole State of Georgia seems to be
on hand to help Athens in extending a
cordial welcome to the distinguished vlsi-
tors.
COSMOPOLITAN BODY.
s The body is remarkably cosmopolitan.
representing bankers, manufacturers. gov
5ernors, supreme and superior court judges
from four Southern States. superiuten-
dents of Public Instruction from cv, v
Southern State except Virginia, presidents
of eight State universities. normal col
.leges. industrial schools. UNCONVENTIONAL
colleges, high schools from all parts Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
INTEREST AS TO TERMS

In regard to the terms of the sale no
authoritative announcement has been
made There IS reason to believe. how
ever, that the stock OF the Traction COM
panys and the Development Company
passed into new hands at about par or
little over. IN each case the stock was
100000. making s2.0to0o0 for tho stock
of the two companies. The bonded M
'debtedness of these two companies.
amounting also in the aggregate to S2.oco.-
oh. remains as a lien OH the properties.
and is assumed by the new owners In
the case of the Westhampton Park Com
pany, which had d stock capitalization
OF 100000. and a bonded debt Of si5o.o0o
the new owners assumed the bonded debt
of $4,000 and paid $4,000 for the SSo9,OO0
of stock.
VERY LITTLE FOR STOCK.
Figures from an authoritative source
place the price of the Westhampton Park
Company at $4,000. 1t was stated yes
terdaE TO a reporter for The Times by a
gentleman intimately connected with
street railways of this city that the N1er-
chants Trust Company did not really
care for the Westhampton line.
The bonded debt of this line is $50, -
he said. and learn that $4,000 was paid
for the stock, making s1so,o0o for the line.
As matter Of fact, ] understand tho
Virginia Company. for which all the prop
erty was purchased. did not want the line
al all. and. was finally thrown in, one
might say
In this connection. it is an established
fact that $4,000 at least Of the money from
this road went to other stockholders than
the WilliamSes. these stockholders having
matter, and they stuck to this price.
Finally they got this price. which went
TO some four or five persons, and the
property was transferred. This would
mean that the Williams interests. made
nothing from this individual sale.
MADE a HANDSOME PROFIT. .
In view of these facts. there is reason
to believe that the amount paid for the
stock of the three companies purchased
was in the neighborhood of two or two
and a half million dollars. In the pool
ing of the stock preparatory 10 the deal
the banking firms which have stood spon-
sor for these companies have realized a
handsome margin of profit.
AS regards the ownership and control
of the Virginia Passenger and Power
Company. which absorbs the Williams
properties. it can be safely stated that
back of the immediate financial repro
sentativeS who arc known TO the public
stands the wealth of the Gould family
i nv iSidiiOiI VI tit uS
Company, of New York. which is named
the purchaser. to George Gould and
his family is well known i'll New York
city. Tho relation of Mr.. George L.
Fisher to the Merchants Trust Company.
Which is also well known. would seem to
indicate that there will be no change i'll
the relation Of that gentleman to the
Richmond street railway properties.
lCnntinueh on Tllird Paccl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
WILDLY CHEERING. THRONGS.
Veterans of the Gray Marched in Peace
to Strains fBattIe-born Music.


DALLAS, TEXAS. April 24.-Wllen one
of the greatest parades eversshcld at a
Confedera te reunion. passed into history.
Dallas tonight bade goodbye to thou
sands Of her visitors. AS fast as they could
bo handled every railroad entering the
city is sending out trains laden with Ia
tigued, but satisfied. veterans and their
friends. and the ordinary visitor who
was here by curiosity,
This evening the beauty and chivalry
of the South represented here gathered
at Camp Johnston, where the Grand
Kaliph's ball was heidi Occasionally IN
the whirlns maze of@the dance. DONG
his best among the younger people. a
veteran could be seen dancing with some
Laughing sponsor or maid of honor. but
the old soldiers mainly stayed in the
seats surrounding the floor. The hallphs
in their costumes gave the scene. at tunes
a. bizarre cast. and affarded considera Die
amusement. The grand march was lee'
by tho JNaliph and his Queen whom
later in tie evening he crowned with
elaborate ceremony.
A reception to General Gordon at Epls-
copal College was the social feature
of the day Here the. comlnander-ln-
chief. bearing his seventy-two Years llke
3. man of forty. did his best to receive
all VINO CAN'T, pu'-z ci'iS
- BATTLE+BoRN MUSIC.
TO the same stirring airs which
bade them do and die for their cause.
two-score years ago. the veteran rem
nant of the Confederate army represented
at the Dallas reunion marched through
the streets of the city to-day. the OBJ
iect of wildly-checrng. thronss.
The day wasya holiday in the city. a Il
public buildings being closed between
the hours When the parade was passing.
Thousands of visitors, coming for the
sole purpose of seeing the old soldiers,
were added to the multitude already on
the streets. That the weight of years
was on most OF them was apparent III
f1lrrowed checks and snowy hair; in halt
ing steps and rounded shoulders; but
that the old pride of achievement and
duty we'll done remained was also to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
BITTER ATTACK
ON Gen. CHAFFEE
Senator RawIins, of Utah, Char
acterizes Him as a Das-
tard Villain.
(E- Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Just before
the Senate adjourned to-day Mr.. Raw
lins (Utah) concluded his speech in op-
position to the Philippine government
Till. As en- previous days. he devoted
much of his time to-day to a considera-
ton of the testimony taken before the
Philippine Committee.
He was particularly severe in his de-
nunciation Of General Chaffee, for the or
ders he had issued in carrying out the
policy of the Government. He declared,
in conclusion, that the United States
would reap a whirlwind OF misfortune
and disaster as y result OF It's policy
in the Philippine Islands
Mr.. Rawlins quoted the orders issued
by general officers in the Philippines. He
was interrupted by Mr.. Carmack, of Ten
uessee. who directed particular atten-
ton to this phase in one OF General
Chaffee's orders:
II do not urge inhulnan conduct.
t..It strikes mes; suggested Mr. Carmack.
.'that General Chaffee should have SAID:
Il forbid inhuman conduct
.1lle purpose was. SAID MI. RaW!lrs,
"that the soldiers were left to prachce
with impunity aud without dlsapproVal
in such conduct That is the only intel
lieent and reasonable interpretation tlide u
can he put upon it.
..That was the meaning ascribed to
it by the subordinate commander who
practiced the most inhuman conduct that
the mind of man can conceive.
Mr. Rawlins sharply criticised =General.
Cha fee and denounced him as a sdas-
&nrd villain, who has brought dishonor
6upon the American name and the Amer1-
can people. -
In the House.
fBy Associated Press
suAsHISGTON. April 2.-The House
to-day sent the oleomarsarine* bill 70 coil on
ference after agreeing to- the Senate
amendments, with some modlhcdtlons ssns-1
Ecested by the Agricultural Commlttee-s
Tho. onponents of tho measure offered a
number. of amendments, the principal one.
Of which was designed to place renovated
sbutter on the same footing with oleomar-:
earine. but they were overWhelmingly
voted down.
The latter part of the day was devoted
to the agricultural appro opriation bill. M.
Foss, of Mississippi. made anSexhaustiVe:
sreech in defense Of the suHraEe clause
Of the Mississippi Constltu ution he ar
so,,eil that mississippi had done the wise
and patriotic thing and deserved the com
.meniation not the censure. of the couI1-s
try. Il in so doing it had incurred the
$ncnaltv of reduced representa- ton in Con-.
sress. he said, Mississippi would take
Shers medicine. before she would slirren.
lfs hAx atioE