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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02
AL LBEMARLE HORSE
SHOW A MEMORY
Closed With a Grand Ball Last
Night at Jefferson Park.
A Fox-CHAsE FOR TO-DAY
As Horse Show it Was a Splendid
and Magnificent Spectacle. and as
Society Event it Will Long Be
the High Water Mark.
fsnscia1 Dispatch to The Times,

tSPeclal DlSpatCn 10 4ue AiAnsS.J
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, August l.
The Aibemarle Horse Show closed to-
night. It was success financially and
socially. The climax CT the day was the
Horse Show ball, held tonight at JET
ferson Park Hotel. Nearly every section
OF the State was represented. Most OF
the riders and winners in 1hs events OF
the two days stayed over for the dance.
An old Virginia fox chase has been ar
ranged for tomorrow, and the visiting
horsemen are anticipating keen sport.
The last day at the show was in many
ways superior to the opening day. The
weather was smiling and delightful, and
in addition to the fact that the crowd
was much larger. nearly five thousand,
the jumping was much better, and all
the performances far more spirited The
harness and saddle classes were all that
could be desired, but interest conferred
in the hunters and jumping class
MRS. THURMAN TAKES CUP.
All the classes were unusually we'll
filed and only the high jump lacked
interest because all the entries belonged
to the same man. The handsome Mon
,iceIo cup. presented by Jefferson NJ
Lew, OIL Ne" VI n. lti tie 49, .SAAS
hunter, to be ridden by the lady over
iurnps not to exceed fcur feet. was won
bv Princess. owned by Julian Morris,
and ridden BY Mrs. DR.. Frank Thurman,
of Keswick.
\ close competitor for the trophy was
Queen Bee ridden by Mrs. Robert Shaw,
Jr. of Boston.
The third prize went to New YORK
horse. with Mrs. Thurman as rider
President c. D. Langhorne's silver cup.
for the best performance over four con-
secutive i,rrn pz. was nip and tuck be-
tween Alien Potts Brunette and Court
land Smiths The Lamb
The Judges finally sent the two horses
over the hurdles together. and the prize
vent TO Brunette. the Alexandra hcFse
tipping the last hurdle
In the sporting tandem class. the WIN
ners gave clean performances. Ine oiue
ribbon was captured by West and Wyethe,
Baltimore.
PARK SADDLERs.
rba handsome black geldirc of J. B.
,rccornh which yesterday took the req
r;hon in the park saddle class, got frse
1.onors to-day in the combination class.
Tra second prizt went to Miss Landon
rivess Nell Gwynue. ridden by MIS- Al
len Potts There were nineteen entries II,
the class for ladies' harness horses. ano
S,,n,e clever driving was done by Mrs.
Men Potts. OF Castle Hill: Mrs Robert
shaw. Mrs. Blair Johnson. OF Warrenton:
Mrs. CORTLAND Smith. OF Alexandrla::
Miss Wylie. of Baltimore: Miss Gertrude
skelton. of Richmond; Mrs Trank 1hur-
nan. Mrs. J. Thompson Brown. MISS FL
eanor Maury Mrs George T. NalheE.
,,iss Mabe, Moore. Miss Evie Lee Bow
cock and Miss White.
DEEP RUN.
n. C. Beattie of Richmond. won the
b,,r ribbon in the class for green Ight-
middle and heavy hunters with his pay
~e,dinr Deep Run. over strong field
The surprise OF the dav occurred When
blair Johnson's Robin Adair. ridden by
Mrs. Blair Johnson. failed to take ths
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02
HORRIBLE INCIDENT
AT WISE COURTHOUSE
George Robinson Hung and the
Rope Broke-Lifted to the
Trap and Again Hung.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

WISE. VA, Aug. 1.-George Robinson
was hanged here to-day for the murder
of Tom Bates. Robinson was conducted
by the Sheriff to the veranda in front of
the Courthouse and made a talk of about
twenty-five minutes to crowd of three
to four thousand people, after which he
ate a hearty dinner. At 1850 P. NJ. he
was led to the scaffold, and kneeling
on the trap door offered a prayer. After
wards the rope and cap were adjusted and
the drop fell at 1851.
The rope. which was Of seaErass.
sna apped in too as if cut with q, knife, and
Robinson after laying PROSTATE upon the
ground for q, few seconds was led and
half carried to the top of the scaffold, the
blood streaming from his mouth and
nose and bloody ring cut around his
neck by the rope. A few moments more
and then came the second drop. and
Robinson was pronounced dead in thirty
five minutes from strangulation.
This was the date fixed for the execu-
ton of Robert For. but the execution
was stayed until August 29th by respite.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02
(By Associated Press.

L
CHICAGO. ILL. August Enlarged
with paying rewards for assaults on nom
union workmen, the scale varying ac-
cording to the degree of injury inflicted,
eleven union brass moulders were in
dicted by the grand jury to-day.
This is said tc. be the first action of
the kind ever taken against laboring men
in the West. All of the accused are
members OF the Brass Moulders' Union
SS. some OF them having been officers OF
the organization.
Witnesses told the grand jury that the
officers of the union through the busi-
ness agent, offered from S to s25 for as
saults on a non-unIon man II the vic
tim was permanently disabled. they said.
the man who did the work received SIS.
and in rare cases $50 was added.
Prices were graded, it was testified,
according to the time the man asSaulted
was unable to wcrk. Men who did this
work for the union, the grand jury was
told we're known as the 'wrecking
gang" and as the flying squadron IL
the assault was of necessity committed
in an open place where it must be done
quickly for the men to get away. Sew
eral months ago the brass mculders of
the Western Electric Company went on
a strike, and later the brass moulders
of the StrombergCarlson Telephone
Manufacturing Company followed them.
The trsuble between the union strikers and
the men who took their places brought
on the indictments returned to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02
MITCHELL INCONSISTENCIES
Assures Them That They Will Win ant
Cautions Them to Be LaW-abiding.

(By Associated 1leoS)
SCRANTON, Pa, August 1.-The first
of the series of strikers mass meetings,
planned to take place at the various
Strike centers, was held to-day. There
were 1000 strikers present from all parts
Of the city and the adjoining towns,
some unions having marched four miles
to the meeting, headed by band or
drum corps, and carrying flags and ban
ners National President John Mitchell
and others delivered addresses.
The crowd enthusiastically cheered all
the speakers and fairly went wild over
Mitchell When he was introduced to
speak, some one shouted Hats off. :
and although the suns rays. beamed
down so intensely that 1nanyEwere car
RED from the crowd exhausted. every
man in the. vast assemblage barred his
head and remained uncovered until his
speech was concluded. Then the crowd
surged about the platform ana shook look
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local street railway franchises. An i'm
p6ftant matter which came to its atten-
ton was the awarding of the contract
some two years ago for the painting OF
the roof of the First Market. 1t went
to the highest bidder, and it is charged
that man not now in the Council re-
ceived $50 for engineering the matter
through.
STATEMENT GIVEN OUT.
The following is the signed statement
given out yesterday by Foreman Junius
B. Mosby. of the jury:
The grand jury has given much time
and attention to the investigation of the
important matter with which it has
been charged by the court. and it has
obtained much evidence, which. In any
event, will be of Importance in the adj
n1inistrat ton of municipal affairs.
''We are not now prepared to make a
full report of our proceedings and 6eem
it best for the public interest that the
investigation be postponed until s.:ne
day in September.
This course is suggested for reasons
which we think it is unnecessary now
to disclose
PROCEEDINGS YESTERDAY.
OF the six witnesses before the grand
Jury yesterday. Mr.. Fritz Sitterding. the
president Of the Virginia Passenger and
Power Company. was the first one called
in. and remained for the lSnsest time
nearly two hours. Mr.. Wyndham Boil
ing. the stock broker, was then closeted
with the jury for eight or ten minutes.
Mr.. Clyde W. Saunders was on the wit
ness stand for three-quarters OF an hour.
Then a phone message was sent for
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ness were not in accordance with the
facts as seen in the record He also
spoke of his position on Confederate pen
sions, and devoted himself at some length
to Mr.. Glass position on these matters.
Mr. Claytor was introduced by Mr.. John
L. Lee VINO criticised Mr.. Glass on many
points, and called on the voters Of
Lynchburg to stand by the Bedford can
ddate Many Of Mr.. Lees statements
had reference to Mr.. Glass course as
editor and. owner Of the Lynchburg
papers.
Glass buttons and badges were very
conspicuous in the audience and there
were frequent cheers for Glass.
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CRv Associated Press. J

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. August l.
Standing on the bridge of the Thomas,
gerly waiting with the ships captain
for a glimpse of his native land, General
Jacob H Smith. tried by court-,nartial
for having ordered the Island of Samar
to be transformed into bowling wilder
ness. was doomed this morning to first
learn that the President had retired him
from active duty.
The pilot boat which met the Thomas
just outside the Heads at . o'clock this
morning. brought to General Smith the
first news of the Presidents action In
the failing light OF a pinnacle lamp the
him of his fate An hour later the dawn
came and with it the sight of land. but
General Smith had retired to his cabin
where with his wire and chief aide. Lieu
tenant ]. H Shields. of the Twelfth n
fantry, he discussed the outcome of the
long ordeal through which he had passed.
Six hours later. when the Thomas
reached the quarantine station in the
harbor, Major Duval. OF the transport
service. boarded the ship with his secre-
tary and met both General Smith and
Lieutenant Shields at the door of the
Generals cabin. A sealed document from
the War Department was handed General
Smith. II contained the official notirca-
ton of President Roosevelts action. and
upon reading 1t General Smith retired
overcome with emotion.
HAS NOTHING TO SAY.
General Smith was not seen again until
the United States custom house tender
Iiartlcr was ready to take the General
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02
GRAND JURY ADJOURNS
Until September
ManyWitnesses Heard During
Nine Days Session.
COUNCIL ACTION LIKELY
Members May Be Expelled as
Result Of Body's Findings.
THE PETERS RESOLUTION
Member of Council from Monroe Ward
Will Offer One Offering Cooper
alton OF City Government in the
Effort to Get at the Bottom
of the Alleged Munic>
ipal Corruption.
THE PETERS RESOLUTION

The grand jury adjourned yesterday,
until September 22d. a short signed state
ment was given out by Foreman Junius
3. Mosby at the conclusion of a three
and a half hours session. Messrs. Fritz
Sitterding, Wyndam Boiling. Clyde w.
Saunders. II. D. Eicheberger, ]. L. Haner
and James D. Patton were the witnesses
calledn yesterday.
This adjournment comes after nine days
sessions. The grand jury was called on
Saturday July 18th, by Judge Witt to
make thorough Investigation of reports
of local municipal corruption. This ac-
ton followed as the sequel to the
charges against ex-Alderman John NJ
King. made public at the meeting Of the
Street Committee on THURSDAY, July
18th.
The grand jury met on Monday. July
21st, and was given ringing ana com
prehensive charge by Judge witt. 1t
settled down to work. and. after four days
given to hearing the testimony OF officials
in the City Engineers office. and OF Con-
tractors Gasser Guide and Weinbrunn,
brought in an indictment against ex-
Alderman John NJ. King. charging the ac-
ceptance of a bribe or the promise of a
bribe of $500 in connection with the
awarding Of a city paving contract. This
Indictment was brought in at o'clock
on Thursday evening. just week after
the matter had first been brought to the
attention OF the Street Committee. The
grand jury adjourned after handing in
the King Indictment until the following
Monday.
This week it has been IN session FIVE
days The larger portion OF the time
has been given to inquiry into the cir
cumstances surrounding the granting of
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BOWMAN CONFIDENT
Gives No Figures, but Says He Will Win
Nomination To-Day.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
ROANOKE, Va, August 1.-Colonel A.
NJ. Bowman, Democratic candidate for
Congress- was asked tonight by The
Times correspondent If he had any state
ment to make in regard to his chances.
He replied that he was confident of being
nominated tomorrow. but gave no figures.
1t is believed that he will carry Roanoke
tomorrow by a small majority, with Glass
second and Clayton third. He will also
carry his home county, but the vote
will be very light.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02
The John Richards Trial.
(Ry AssocIated Press.)

CHARLESTON. w. VA. August III.
Carney, who acted as guard at the
Collins colliery. testified in the trial OF
John Richards and others to-day that his
instructions from Mr.. Collins were to
stop the men going on the property. to
call to them three times. and IL they did
not stop. to fire. He says he did not fire
at any one of them and gave up the
place, because he did not think the men
were treated right. Numerous defend
ants were on the stand and denied that
they were served with injunctions.
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GENERAL Smith, OF SAMAR,
LEARNS or HIS RETIREMENT
Upon Reaching San Francisco He is Officially Advised
of the Presidents Action-He Appears Worn
from His Recent Ordeal

ard his party ashore. He denied him
self to all interyewers. who were met by
lieutenant Shields Together with his
wife and aide, General Smith proceeded to
the Occidental Hotel, repairing thence to
army headquarters. in the phelan build
ing. where he remained during the morn
ing.
General Smith has absolutely nothing
to say for publication" said Lieutenant
Shields to a representative of the Asso-
ci,ted Press. He is not at liberty to
lax. and Furthermore has nothing to say.
He has been hopeful that the President
would not take action against him. and,
of course. feels keenly the force of the
blow he has received. The General ad-
r.it,ed to the court-martlal trying nm
that he had issued orders which in effect
EXPRESSED his desire that the enemy, if
obdurate and uncomfortable, be not
spared-in fact, that the country be lalo
waste and no prisoners be taken. The lit
cral construction of these orders and
their exact Interpretation made up the
bGiwark of evidence against the General
at the court-martial. There is no doubt
brlt that General Smith did not mean all
he said. He certainly did not expect the
action which the President has taken.''
NERVOUS AND WORN.
General Smith, 7w;111lo is wearing civilian
attire. appeared exceedingly nervous and
Worn. His sixty-two years are plainly
read in mis- every action. and his intimate
friends fear he is breaking down under
the severe strain to which he mas been
subjected in recent months.
1t is not yet known when General
Smith will proceed East His sealed or
dcrs require him to report to the Adju-
ofs q ch n Oft ~
likely that he will lose no time in start
i1lc for. he National. Ca apital -. -.
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TEDDY WILL INVESTIGATE
Will Himself Learn Cause OF Desertions
from the Mayflower.
(By Associated Press.)

OYSTER BAY. n. Y, August 1.-The
feeling OF unrest among the crew OF the
Mayflower. which has led to several de-
sertions, has been brought to the atten-
ton Of the President. Several days ago
he received an inkling of the troubles.
but supposed that the cases of dissat-
isfaction were sporadic and isolated. 1t
is understood that Mr.. Roosevelt will
make a personal investigation of tho
matter, with a view, il possible. of rene
dying the trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02
fpv Associated press.)

SHENANDOAH, PA. August Inns
was an uneventfuI day in Shenandoah and
the surrounding country. Absolute quiet
continues to prevail everywhere, and the
general feeling of uneasiness which has
prevailed is rapidly disappearing The
troops spent the day in perfecting ar
rangements in their camp. and very few
OF the soldiers were in town.
There was much sympathy expressed to-
day by the citizens generally over the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY'S NEWS
FORECAST.

Saturday and Sunday local rains. light
to fresh south to southwest winds.
highest temperature yesterday........ IS
Lowest temperature yesterday,...,. SO
Mean temperature yeStertia ay......... 10
Normal temperature for July 10
Departure from normal temperature. co
Precipitation during past Il hours.... 90
LOCAL.
Grand jury adjourns until September
Council may take action Offering CO.
operation Of city government in the in
VeStiga ton.
Committee on Light recommends pur-
chase of Newly lights
Regatta at West Poist to-day.
Registrars take oath and confer as to
duties
Imperial Company purchases site and
will erect large factory.
Street car men confirm election of Mr..
Simmons. but matter viii be appealed.
Primary III Sixth District to-day matter
of great interest.
state offices will be closed at noon to-
day.
Two games of ball at park to-day
Grand jury in Manchester criticises
School Board and superintendent.
Couple elope to Maryland and are mar.
RED.
Small negro rescued from canal
VIRGINIA.
Much feeling shown in the Campbell.
trial at Amherst. yesterday. but no, new
that he met Judge Campbell with a srleer-
The Norfolk and Western puts on Z
business mans train between Richmond
and Roanoke.
Twenty thousand dollars interest paid
on Petersburg city bonds
The official vote of the Fourth Districs
will soon be announced SouthalI wins by
123 votes.
Large store burned in Stafford and five
colts killee, by lightning in Fauquier
Staunton people bite ar an old swindlt
and lay out considerable money with
bogus canvaSSer.
Earnest determination of Loudoun off,
ciaIs to bring Craven's lynchers TO JUS
tice. Five names are sworn to and tha
leader identified
Arthur Edward. married man OF Fau-
Guier. elopeS with girl or fourteen. Ar
rested in Alexandria.
The Concord Association has success
full meeting at Ephesus Church in Meek
lenburg.
The State Board OF f,mhaimers meet
in Winchester and elect officers.
A landslide in Isle OF Wight kills ono
man and Injuries another.
4 little child near Winchester attacked
by rats and it's finger nearly eaten Off.
Rope breaks by which man hung at
Wise Courthouse. A bloody and horrible
Ice goes to six dollars a ton at Norfolk
on account of a combine.
Marsh grass to be turned Into feed for
! live stock at West Point
Captain Harris drowned from his sloop
in York River.
GENERAL
Bradstreets reports trade quite. atten-
ton concentrated on crop and Industrial
Developments.
Baldwin. the Arctic explorer. tells o.
his work in the far North
Judges unearth a job in the Grand Cir
cult races
The Governor OF Iowa is investigating
the Rock Island reorSanlza ton:
President Mitchell says striking miners
are more aw-abid;nS than the deputies.
". c.. Vanderlp. a Boston lawyer. con-
fesses embezzlement. amounting TO $780,
GOO or over.
General Jacob Smith learns OF his re-
tirenent from the army upon reaching
San Francisco.
Conditions unchanged In the Pennsyiva-
MIA strike centers
NAV become recoucilsd.
Earthquake reports from California
greatly exaggerated
Texas Hood conditions notably improved
King Edward continues 70 improves
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CLAYTOR IN LYNCHBURG
Spoke to an Audience, Many of Whom,
Wore Glass Buttons.
:srecial Dispatch to The Times.)

:srecial Dispatch to The Times0
LYNCHBURG, VA, August 1-State
Senator Graham Claytor; of Bedford
county, one of the candidates for the
Congressional nomination in the Sixth
District spoke here tonight to large
audience. He was given respectful at
,ention and many of his points were
generously applauded
He defended his record on the liability
bill. and argued to show that Mr.. Glass
accusations as to his absence and sick
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WERE PAID GOOD REWARDS
TO DISABLE NON-UNIOh MEN
Scale Varied According to Extent OF Injuries lnfceo
Eleven Men Indicted for the Oftense by the
Grand Jury in the Windy City.

already destroyed were cracked badly.
One immense structure belonging to Juan
Careaga, a short distance from Los Ala
mos, was turned partly around on its
foundations Everybody who could left
Los Alamos to-day. many departing on a
special train sent from San Luis Obispo.
Late reports say that the earth conti1-
ues to tremble at intervals.
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Four Distinct Shocks,
70, Aesociated Pressl

(By. Associated Press.)
SANTA BARBARA. CAL, august L.
During the forenoon to-day four severe
shocks of earthquakes were felt in Los
Alamos Valley, and several buildings not
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his hands until he himself was almost
exhausted.
SYMPATHY OF THE PEOPLE.
Mr. Mitchell's speech was brief and
dealt only with the live issues OF the
fight. He said in part:
From the Offices of the coal presi-
dents in New York comes the declaration
that the strike will be settled only in
their own way of settling it. would
direct your attention to similar declara-
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EARTHQUAKE STORY
MUCH EXAGGERATED
The Great Fissures in the Earth
Prove to Be Purely
Imaginary.
(Bv Associated Press.)

LOS ALANrOS. CAL. Aug. 1.-The re-
ports sent out from this place and other
sections of Santa Barbara and San Luis
Obispo counties. telling Of the enormous
6allage done here by the series OF earth
Guakes which have visited this county
and this vicinity at frequent intervals
since July eth, have been grossly exag-
gerated. 1t is an undeniable fact that
there has been an unprecedented number
OF earthquakes. some of them more or
less severe. but as to the reports of great
fissures in the earth. upheavals OF the
earth and similar stories OF the havoc
wrought. it is only charitable to say that
they are untrue.
Within the limits of Les Alamos the
property damage will not exceed four
thousand dollars. Several slight shocks
We're experienced this morning. but no
damage beyond further dsmay in the
iI:ha bitants of this little town.
Mr.. Biair's Condition.
TIE condition OF Mr.. Hugh Blair was
pra ractically unchanged on yesterday. Last
right he was conscious and had spent a
very satisfactory day.
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WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Saturday and Sunday:
virsin;a-Locai rains Saturday and
Sunday: lsgh, to fresh south TO south
east winds.
North Carolina-showers SATURDAY ara
Sunday; light to fresh WINDS, fnos'ls
south.
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Saturday and Sunday local rains. light
o fresh south to southwest winds.
Highest temperature yesterday.. Ss
Lowest temperature yeSterday,.... 80
Mean temperature yesterday... 10
Normal temperature for July.. 10
Departure from normal temperatures co
= N
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n. C. Beattie. Of Richmond won the
blue ribbon in the class FOR green, ilsua,
middle and heavy hunters Win ms pay
.eIaine Deep Run, over a strong field
The surprise OF the dav occurred when
R,air Johnson's Robin Adair. ridden by
Mrs Blair Johnson. failed to take the