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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
SENATOR WAS WELL RECEIVED
And nis Talk Was ForccfuI nnd
j. s. Hoffman for Congress.

CUMBERLAND COURTHOUSE. VA.
september Especial During the re-
ocss of the court to-day. the citizens of
this county listened TO speeches from
two OF our most distinguished rcnreson-
tstives. Senator Thomas s. Martin and
Congressman II. D. Flood. The court
house was filed mostly with white men.
when Senator Martin, who was the first
TO speak. arose 70 make his address. 1t
Being the first appearance of this distin
guished N.rginian before a Cumberland
audience. the people were little curious
20 know what manner of talk they would
hear
Senator Martin greatly pleased his hear
ers and made a forceful and convincing
argument for the principle of true Demo-
cracy and white supremacy. He impress
ea upon the white men of this county
the great importance of placing their
names upon the registration books, and
Sajd no self-respecti ing white citizen
should fear the registrars. as it was not
the purpose of the Constitutional Con-
vcnuCn TO disfranchise any white man
who possessed common decency and hon
estv.
Regarding Cuba. Mr. Martin said the
President and his party could not agree
and that Democrats favored reciprocity
TO this extent, that we would reduce tax
OF Cuban sugar. and they reduce the
tax on our cotton.
EENDERSON'S NOMINATION.
The refusal Of Speaker Henderson to
accept the nomination recently offered
him by his party was referred to as proof
that he was not fully in accord with
his constituents. who were mostly farm
ers, and who had found that the trait
was their enemy, and would not support
the man who championed the cause of
high tariff and great combines.
lie referred to the services of Hon.
II. D. Flood. both in the Constitutional
Convention and Congress. PR. Flood,
said he, is entitled to and should have.
more credit than any other man in V:r-
giria for the present elimination of the
negro from politics
He also paid n beautiful tribute to his
colleague. Senator Daniel whose ances-
tors lived in this county, and who is
held in high esteem and admiration by
ctr people.
FLOODS SPEECH.
When Mr.. Flood came to the platform
q storm of applause greeted him. He at
once entered into a discussion of the
recent convention and its work. In part,
he said:
Il went to the convention determined
to get a provision in the Constitution
which would disfranchise every negro and
still be within the provisions Of the
United States Constitution"
lie did what he could to that end and
upon his record he was willing to stand.
lie said Yost would be his opponent, and
that Yost would not say he was in favor
of tariff reduction. What we want"
said the speaker. lis tariff for revenue
only and not conditions which tend to
control the price of whaL fhef farmers
produce. as we'll as what he consumes
Close attention was paid by his hearers,
and We'll nigh unanimous vote Will be
polled for him in the coming election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
THE TENTH DISTRICT ENEMY.
Il is Admitted That Iost VIII Be



Nominated.
BUCHANAN. VA. September 23.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Republican convention Of the
Tenth Congressional District. which meets
here next Friday. the 18th, promises to
be quito a tame affair
II is admitted that Hon. Jacob Yost, of
Staunton. will be the only candidate with
any strength for the nomination to sue
coed Hon. II. D. Flood in Congress. Some
of the Republicans Of this county, who
seem to know whereof they speak claim
Yosts nomination by acclantion.
Notwithstanding the fact that Botetourt
county instructed its seven delegates for
George A. Revercomb of Allegheny coun-
ty, it is generally known they are for
Yost. Since the President issued his
mandate for nominations the pie eaters
are anxious to serve his will. and the re-
suit is. the Yost-Allen crowd have appar
entity buried the hatchet" for the time
being and the Allen crowd intend to allow
"Jake's" nomination, knowing full we'll
he will meet defeat at the hands of the
son Of AppomattoX. and thus be put on
the shelf for all time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
Troops Protect Negro workers.

HARRISBURG, PA, September %
General Corbin, who is in command of
the troops in the hard-coai region, was
ordered by Governor Stone tonight to
send the First Battalion Of the First Regi-
ment to Lebanon to assist the sheriff
in preserving the peace where the iron
and steel workers of the American Iron
and Steel Manufacturing Company have
been on strike for nearly five months.
The battalion, which has been on duty
ever since the troops were sent there,
lief. that town tonight for Lebanon, in
command of Colonel Clement. The troops
reached Lebanon shortly before o'clock.
A few weeks ago the company started
up several of it's rolling-mills with nom
union men, all Of whom We're negroes,
taken there principally from the South.
The presence Of the colored men greatly
excited the strikers, and there has been
more or less disorder ever since.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
MINISTER'S CRUSADE.
Will Likely Also Be Wugcd Against
DisorderIy Houses.

It is probable that the Baptist minis
ters' movement against the police officers
who allowed the gamblers to operate,
will also be directed against disorderly
houses, which are allegeds.to be in opera
ton in the most respectable and fash
ionable neighborhoods IN the city.
In answer to the demand made by the
Baptist ministers for the Indictment and
punishment of the police officials respon-
bic for the state Of affairs existing, and
in the past, Judge Witt said yesterday
to investigate the workings of the police
department and to find indictments where
necessary Judge Witt said
My charge to the grand jury gave it
the right to go into any municipal mat
ter Not only that, but were the body
not charged at all, it would be its duty
to take up all matters where the, mem
there is wrong doing. It is jury of in
quest, and it may act on the personal
knowledge of any member of the body"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
TWO ARE UN0PP0sED.
Nominees Glass and southnH Have
No Opposition In Congress Candidacy

Nominees Glass and Southn1 Have
No Opposition In Congress Candidacy
Hon Carter Glass, VINO came in last
night. is here for the double purpose
of attending the State Democratic Com
mittee meeting and of being present at
the meeting of the Capitol commissio93
which is to be held to-day at 1880 2. NJ.
at the Capitol. The other members OF
the legislative committee are Gesesn nor
H. It. Wfckham; Delegates f. c: Folkes.
of Richmond; Upton D. Jennings. OF
Lynchburg, and A. NJ. Bowman. OF
MI. Glass has the easiest thing OF all
the ten nominees for Congress- 9g1 Ro NTH tes
so11thaU of Amelia, in the Fourth Dis
triet Neither has Rspq narfa no oppoa
e .in,, at thair election is assured There
is 18th the very smallest probability that the
Sixth District Republicans VIII IL MAKE thsra
has been no step in the matter OF put
ting a Republican in the field.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24

20 De placed in nomination by the con-
aenaon FOR Congress. The latter how
eyer, IN few remarks. declined to allow
ms name To go before the convention.
ana suggested that DIR. J. S. Hoffman,
nominee of the convention. This sus-
OF Shenandoah county. be declared the
Sesuon seemed to meet with general
favor. although Mr. Walker and one or
Two others PERSISTED in urging the noml-
nation of Mr.. Sipe. Great confusion re-
suited, and there were several delegates
asking the recognition of the Chair at
the same time. so that little could be
heard above the noise and shouts of the
delegates
DIR. HOFFMAN THE NOMINEE.
Finally the Luray Cornet Band sta
toned in the gallery. was called upon
to play, and they responded with a
lively air, which served to Guell the
tumult. Then, after other speeches had
been made and other names for the
empty honor suggested, on motion of c,
u. Pritchard. of Warren county, DR..
Hoffman was nominated by reclamation.
The NOMINEE was not present at the con-
vention. but it was stated that he would
probably accept the nomination if it
We're rendered him.
c. I. Hoffman was reelected chair
man of the District Committee. and five
other members OF the committee We're
also named. After listening to brief
and perfunctory speech by General
Thomas L. Rosser of Charlottesville, the
convention adjourned sine die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
,,,nt COMMITTEES Tonight.

The committee TO look after the en-
.ertainment of the visiting municipal cleo
tricians will meet tomorrow night to per-
feet plans therefore. Mr.. James n. BOYD
presides over the joint committee, Whlch
is made up of members of the Council
Committee on Electricity. an cltlzens
asked TO act in conjunction with them.
1t is now assured that sufficient FUNDS
will be provided TO entertain the visitors
in manner benefitting the city ana al.o-
getheri pleasing to the guests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
Chesterfields Registrars.

CHESTER, VA. September 2s.-(Spe-
cial)-The Registration Boarl, sitting at
the County Courthouse Monday: register
ed eighteen white and two colored
At Chester the Registration Board. COM
posed of Messrs. G.. E. Robertson, D. NJ
Walker. and T. V. Burgess. begun their
sitting here to-day. and registered thirty
white and six coored
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
Augusta Council in session.

: STAUNTON, VA, September 23.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Augusta Council, No 400. held
a meeting tonight, Grand Regent Rober,
w. Arnold presented the Past Grand
Regents Jewel to c. c. Berry, on behalf
of the Grand Council. Addresses were
made by Messrs. Arnold and Berry and
Grand Secretary James B. Blanks. y
handsome banquet followed the meeting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
elect Mai. Cutch1ns Successor.

A joint meeting o. the Board of Alder
men and Council will be had tomorrow
evening at for the purpose of eecting a
successor to Major Sol CutCnins as a
member Of the Board Of School Trustees,
he having resigned. Up to this time the
name of DR.. Hugh M. Taylor is the only
one heard mentioned in connection with
the vacancy, and it is foregone conclu-
sion that he will be chosen. The two
bodies may take up other business under
suspension of the rules, but it is not an
ticipated that they will.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
IT IS A GREAT PLAY
MRS. bruno SCORED ARTISTIC suc<
CESS IN :.uNoRNAn
CESS IN .UNoRNA.n
STRONG PsYcH0L 0GIcAL PLAY
Star and Company Called Before
Curtain Many TImes-Drama Beau
Crowded Houses To-day.

"Unorna." produced by Mrs. Bruno
at the Academy of Music last night, was
a psychological problem. The characters
in the play breathed. moved, and hal
their in an atmosphere OF mysticism
and ,occultism. Ordinarily. I despise
'isms.'' but this is not one of those mo-
ments.
.Unorna'' is the first play ever saw
in which a pretty woman essayed the part
of a witch; as such part has fallen to
Mrs. Brune's lot.
The witch she depicted last night was
not Macbeth witch. put fascinating
and sinuous creature: endowed with grace
that lacked but a step to make it divine.
Mrs Brune had been heralded by her
press agent as the American Bernhardt'.
l naturally expected much. She is not
a Bernhardt. either is she Nethersole,
or Mrs. Carter: she is plain Mrs. Bruno
endowed with rare histrionic art, and 1t
would be we'll for her ambitious press
agent to let her stand upon the PEDESTAL
or her own merits. upon her own indI-
vidualtJ. If I mistake not. she will MOI
topple. neither will she fall.
MRS. BRUNE'S RISE.
The woman who impressed me so fa-
soubrette ranks only a few years ago.
| have since watched her steady rise as
co-star with Frederick Warde. and saw
her later as Sardous Theodore" Her
He
as forcibly as it did last night, after
watching her work in the Crawford play.
That she has been a theatrical find
cannot be denied. That In "Unorna" she
she has dramatic find is equally unde-
niable.
Mrs Bruno as an actress is a study.
She is sympathetic. convincing natural
and intense. Without her .'Unorna'' would
have been failure. despite it's Oriental
scenic effects. despite its insidious cobra
music. Mrs. Bruno was "Unorna," and
"Unorna" was in turn Mrs. Bruno. In
other words, it was the play for the &C.
tress, the actress was the proper artist
for the play.
The play needs considerable pruning.
and it can be cut to advantage.
COMPANY EXCELLENT.
The company contains some excellent
material. notably Enrol Dunbar. whose
work as Key Orke, the Arabian physi-
clan, showed careful and conscientious
study. That sterling Shakespearean ac-
tor, E. r. Spencer. was seen to aGfvan-
tage in the role of Captain Helmar Drey-
colt, and Frank Henning. also known for
the good work he has previously done In
the immortal bard's dramas. was par
ticularly good in the role of Simon Kara.
although at times he showed a decided
tendency to rant.
The play will be presented at the matt
nee to-day and tonight will mark it's
final presentation in this city. If "Unor-
ma" gets it's deserts. the Academy will
be crowded at both performances.
JOHN w. AVERY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
NORTH CAROLINA POLITICS.
Heard at Scotland Neck-Good
Speeches at Roseneath.


SCOTLAND NECK. VA, September
2S-(Special)-Yester day the Democratic
candidates commenced the. convass of the
county. The first appointment was
at Roseneath. where the Populists had a
strong hold some years ago and where
the Independents have been counting on
considerable strength in this campaign.
The Independents had speaking there
some days ago, but the crowd yesterday
was about twice as large as theirs.
Democratic doctrine, pure and straight,
was preached with force. and it now
looks as if the Independents will lose
much of their strength in that township
before election time. They at first noni-
rated Mr.. w. T. Whitehead for County
Commissioner. but recently he has with
drawn as their nominee. They then
offered the honor to another man in the
same community, but he, too, has de-
clined
After the speaking was over yesterday
the crowd enjoyed a fine barbecue.
Mr.. Carey Pope, a most excellent young
man. died at his fathers home here a
few days ago, after an illness of twenty
days Of fever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
Steamers Collide.

= NORFOLK, VA, September 23.-(Spe-
cial.)-The steamer Norfolk, of the Wash
ington line, and the New York, of the
New York. Philadelphia and Norfolk
Railway Bay Ferry fleet, between Norfolk
and Cape Charles collided in the inner
harbor this morning. Several of the New
York's bow plates We're smashed, and the
stem of the big Potomac liner was crush
ed. Neither vessel, however, will have
to be withdrawn Immediately for re-
no
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
ContinentaHs New Factory.

An official of the Continental Tobacco
Company, who was seen at the Office of
P. H. Mayo Tobacco Company last night
confirmed the report that the Continental
had leased the new factory-the Vaughan
plant at the root of Tenth street-which
will be used for leaf purposes, and
that possession will be taken almost i'm
mediately.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
Welded In II Shirt Waist.

Il NEWPORT NEWS, VA, September 49,
Especial )-Henry Markham, formerly of
this city. and now a draughtsman with
the Trigg Ship Yards in Richmond, and
Miss Eva l.. Cox, were married this eve
mig at g o'clock at ST. Pauls Episcopal
church by Rev. j. Francis Ribble, in the
presence of a few friends.
The wedding was not a runaway affair,
but came as a surprise to the friends OF
the young couple. The bride wore a
shirt-waist and walking skirt,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24

PETERSBURG, VA. September %
Especial 1.-THE registration here to-day
resulted as follows: White. 112; colored,
90 Total registration: Whites, 1,46O; col
ored 527. The whites have now a sale
lead in all the cards. the negroes hav-
ing lost their r,atocEties in the First and
Sixth wards, in which they had their
population.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
EDITOR LYLE NOMINATED.
VIII Oppose Brovnlosv in the First
repnessee District.

BRISTOL. TENN. September 2s-
tSDeciaL)-Cy H. Lyle. editor of the
Johnson City Comet was to-day nom'-
mated for Congress by the Democratic
Committee of the First Tennessee DIS
trict 10 oppose Congressman BrownloW
the Republican nominee. Mr.. BrownIo%, $
party is seriously divided, and MI: Lyle,
Who is quite a congenial man, will have
fair chance of winning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
women and Men Arrested.

HARRISBURG, PA, September %
Five women and three men were arrested
at Wiconisco to-day by Sheriff Reifr and
deputies for interfering with the nom
union men at work in the Lickens Valley
colliery The offenders were taken to
Harrisburg and committed, in default OF
bail, For trial at court. The charge
against them is disorderly conduct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
Marine. or for Norfolk.

{ PENSACOLA. FLA. September "a
detail of thirteen marines from the Pen
sacola navy-yard. under command OF SER
geant Burke, is under orders to proceed
10 Norfolk. where they VIII join otnes
marines and sail for Colon, to protect
American interests. The combined forces
viii be under command Of a colonel OF
the marines, a5a$
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
REACHED NO VERDICT.

Case of Charles TimberIalxe Still on
Trial in Henricc.
No verdict was rendered yesterday in
the Henrio County Court in the case
of Charles Timberlake. the young white
man who is accused of attempted crimi-
nal assault upon an aged colored wC-
man of Henrico. Argument continued I'M
til half-past . at night. and the jury
was locked up for the night, after being
out twenty minutes. no verdict having
been reached in that time. The jury
spent the night at the Virginia Hotel
Robert johnson (colored) paid $3.50 to
Squire Thomas yesterday for wife-beat-
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
[. 3. THOMAS DEAD.
Former Resident Of Manassas. Died
In Colorado.

In Colorado.
MANASSAS VA. September es-fSpe.
5ciaLp-Mr. l. 3. Thomas. formerly agent
for the Southern railway at this place,
and who went to Colorado some time
ago. dfsd there last week. and his res
mains We're brought here and Inferred
to-day The body was In charge OF the
Masons and services were conducted by
Rev John McGiN. of the Episcopal
church.
The Town Council met last night and
made arrangements to entertain the vet
Grams who viii visit the town during the
5Grard Army of the Republic reunion as
Washington. Speeches will be made by
Raraley. and Hon. ]. u. Tnontua
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
SECOND DISTRICT POLITICS.
That the Republicans May
Hold Two Conventions.

NORFOLK. VA. September 2S-(Spe-
cial.1NIt is entirely possible that there ere
may be two Republican conventions n a1!s
in this district this fall. Whiie the BOY
sion at Newport News, it is stated that
thera may be another convention of the
old Wise wing held in Norfolk !. r1 nnery
Sn1-evar 10 the end that a Republican
Congressman may be elected from this
ri
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
HOW VIEWED HERE.
Put Two. and Two Together as to
A-T-ImpcriaI Deal.

If the unofficial rumors to the effect
that in addition to Mr.. James Duke, pres
ident of the American Tobacco Company,
there are present in England at this time,
Messrs. w. w. Fuller, attorney for the
company. and W. R. Harris, auditor are
true, it lends versimilitude to the rumor
that the American Company will at no
distant day be merged with the Imperial
Tobacco Company Of Great Britain and
Ireland. This amalgamation will spell
effacement for the Imperial Company and
q practical tobacco monopoly in Great
Britain for the Duke company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
NO POETRY IN THE NAME.
Pig Point offered as Site for tn,
Jamestown Centennial.

NORFOLK, VA, September 2S.-(Spe-
cial)-The owners of Pig Point, opposite
Newport News, have offered that as a
site for the Jamestown Exposition The
committee on selection of site to-day
visited the places offered. No decision
has been reached as yet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
.LABOR,COUNCIL WANTS
ROOSEVELT TO ACT.
Local Organization Will Circulate
Petition To-Day Bearing on
Coal Strike.

It was announced at the meeting of the
Trade and Labor Council last night tina
$50 copies of the petition to President
Roosevelt calling upon him to congen ne
circulated to-day by the committee, con-
sisting of Messrs. Simmons, Mullen, and
Ryal1.
committee appointed to wait on the en-
ploying bookbinders had held conference
with Mr.. Everett NVaddey. who, represent
ing the employers, announced that the
union would not be recognized, nor would
the employers accept the proposition to
have joint committee go over the scale
proposed by the sjourneymen.
The Book binders Union Saturday night
heard this report, and at once communi-s
Gated with the international bodies OF
locking to cooperation and support il
case of trouble. Officials OF the affiliated
su1tfnns, it Is. stated, are expected here
soon.
NO final action will be taken by the
Bookbinders Union until the matter has
again been referred to the Trade and
Labor Council. q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
Jacob Coverstone Fatally Burnt.

LURAY, VA. September 23-(Special.l-
Jacob Coverstone. an employee of the
Gem Furnace at Shenandoah, this county:
was terribly burned by an explosion Of
gas at the plant yesterday. He will die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
Day Comparatively Peaceful.

SCRANTON, PA, September 23.-The
calling out of the Thirteenth Regiment
had quietng effect on the riotous strik-
ers, and to-day was comparatively free
from lawlessness.
The only serious affair to-day occurred
at ELEPHANT, a short distance from the
camp of the soldiers, an hour after their
arrival. Two brothers, Bert and Charles
Lundon, of Jefferson township, while on
their way to work al the Temple Compa-
ny's Lackawanna coliery, were ambush
ed and shot down in the road. Bert is
probably fatally wounded. The other re-
ceived only a flesh wound, and will re-
cover.
The non-union foreigners employed at
the Grassy Island washery. near the Oily
plant station, were on their way to work
to-day and in passing the camp OF the
newly-arrived soldiers, got into an alter
cation with the soldiers, and were Sc
riously drubbed. The affair was reported
to Colonel Waters, by Detective Crippen,
of the Delaware and Hudson Company.
and the offending soldiers will be court
martialed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
"sHOP GIRL" BROKE RECORDS.

SHOP GIRL" BROKE RECORDS.
The "Shop Girl which will appear ae
the Bijou. beginning Thursday matinee.
box-office records at the CRANKY In Nor
folk. last night. The press4in Norfolk Is
unanimous In it's praise of the Shop
Girl" and it ought to do good business
in this city.
The Fawcett Stock Company played ia
another crowded house at the Bijou last
evening. and repeated their opening
nights success IN The Liars" The play
mig ht
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
DEATHS.

KING, Died. September sd. at quar-
FOR mast Z O'Clock P. NJ. at the resider ce
of his parents. on williamsburg road.
Henrico county, Va. FOREST slELToN,
infant son OF Orion D. and Emily --ins-
Funeral will take place from the above
residence, Thursday, 18th instant, at 5
p NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-24
street commItteee To-Morrovy.

On Thursday afternoon at o'clock the
Street Committee will meet to hear Hon.
Addison Maupin in advocacy OF the de-
sired amendment to the franchise of the
Richmond Telephone Company.