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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
THE PRESIDENT
SOUTHERN TOUR
Roosevelt Left Washington Yes
terday Evening for Chatta-
nooga Via Wheeling.
CIV Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. Sept 5--Smilingly
bowling III Acknowledgements OF the en-
thusiastic ana prolonged cheering of an
assemb!age tnat fairy erowGSd the Bat
tmore and OHIO station here. PRESIDENT
Roosevelt tonight began his Southern
tour with Chattanooga. Tenn, as the
objective point The President was in the
city exactly one hour and haif re
arrived over the PENNSYLVANIA at Or
O'Clock this evening on special tram or
two cars made up at Philadelphia this
a afternoon during the brief stop there Ell
route from oyster Bay. The President
appeared a little .distiSured as result
OF the. pittsfield accident. but apparently
uaa quite recovered from the shock. Ele
stopped to shake hands with those who
pressed about him to consra t9iate him him
uuentiy repeated in expressing his thanks
70 his well-wishers. Through a Gordon
OF police the President was escorted TO
carriages in waiting. and was quickly
driven to the Baltimore and Ohio station.
The special train of seven handsomely
equipped coaches was IN, readiness. and
car. merely lifting his hat in response to
the greeting from the crowd He spent
most of the time before his departure in
conversation with Civil Service Commits
sioner Garfield and with others who en-
tered the car 10 meet niIn. o Il number
he described the accident at Pittsfeld. He
said it was not the first time he had so
an incident in. the battle or san Juan.
when gunshots struck down two men be-
side him. The President told the Pitts
field story to the group in the car with
feeling and emphasized it with gestures.
He said in felt in normal condition again.
The Southern trip will be somewhat
hurried one. and stops will be made
at points other than those announced IN
the itinerary already published, namely,
Wheeling W Va, Chattanooga, Tenn,
Knoxville Tenn, and Asheviile. n. c.
The Immediate object of the President
is to attend the convention of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen. in whose
worl he has always shown a deep inter
est . train will reach Wheeling to-
me morning at $50 o'clock. and will
arr at Chattanooga the same hour
Sunday morning, Sunday VIII be spent
at Chattanooga quietly and without'puh
lie programme. The marty viii visit the
backgrounds during the day. He Will
attend the Firemen's Convention Monday
morning. The President and party will
reach Washington on the return trirs
over the Southern Railway at $50 O'clock
on the morning of September 10Th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
LEFT GAS TURNED ON
Mr.. j. M. Wright Almost Meets Death
by Asphyxiation.

Mr., ]. NJ. Wright, who was found at
ehe point OF death from asphyxiation
yesterday morning in his room at No 223
Governor Street, was removed last night
TO the Retreat for the Sick, where his
condition was reported at late hour
as quite satisfactory
&r. Wright's condition was discovered
yesterday morning about O'Clock by
Mrs. Beattie. in whose home he was
boarding, and at once DR.. Fcrrebee, OF
the Old Dominion Hospital and DR.. Pip.
pin, of the Retreat for the Sick, were
summoned.
When found yesterday. he was to all
appearances dead. but in response to the
prompt and vigorous treatment he began
to show signs of life, and is now in
fair way TO recovery.
The room in which he was found was
closed tightly. window and door, while
the gas jet was turned more than half
way The smell OF gas led TO the g7,ue-
some discovery.
Whether the asphyxiation was acct
dental or w4,h suicidal intent is a ques-
ton which those familiar with the cir
cu,nstances had not decided.
Mr.. Wright, so far as could be learned
last night, had made no statement. and.
not having any relatives in the city. little
is known of his affairs.
Mrs. Beattie thinks he had seemed de-
Bpondent for several days, but had had
no animation that there had been any
serious trouble
Mr. Wright is almost forty years old.
and came TO Richmond two weeks ago
from Norfolk as representative of q
Chicago grain firm.
Some inquiry made yesterday afternoon
showed Mr. Wright TO be known among
the grain dealers of the city. Mr.. George
c Cary, broker. of Twelfth and Cary
streets. said he had known Mr. Wright
some while, that he was married mar
ne believed. and had come to Richmond
from Norfolk lie had seen Mr. Wright
on yesterday and at that time he was
1en and in aoff "-5'its
II was stated this afternoon that
handsome gold watch. which Mr. Wright
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
SNEAK THIEF ARRESTED
William Knight, Colored, Arrested After
Lively Chase.

William knight tcoloredl was arrested
last night by Officers Shoemaker and
Bradley on a charge of unlawfully enter
ing the residence of j: W. Thomas, on
Clay Street, with the intention of COM
hitting larceny
The negro was caught in the very act
of getting away with several articles Of
value and dashed out Of the house. close
~ followed by Mr.. Thomas. When the
street was reached. two young men. whose
names could not be learned, joined in the
chase after the fast-feeins negro. and
he was captured by them on lower Main
Street He was turned over to the off
GERS and returned to the Second Station,
where the above charges was entered
against him on the books.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
CRUISER TOPEKA
RAMMED BY TUG
A Large Hole Stove in Her Port
Bow Above Water Line.
TO NORFOLK FOR REPAIRS
[, H. Uzzell EIopes With His Sister-in-
Law-Bai Refused to the Slayer
Of Jefferson Lewis-Appl-
cation for Receiver.
fspacinl Dispatch to The Tines

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, September s.
4 tug of the n. Y. P. & n. fleet ran into
the United States ship Topeka this morn
i1-s as she lay at anchor off the govern
mellt wharf and stove a large hole in her
D, RI bow just above the water line. The
steering gear of the tug, 1t Is said, was
cut of order, and the officers of the tug
are held entirely responsible for the acct
dent. The Topeka left this afternoon IN
der her own steam for the Norfolk Navy
Yard for repairs.
ELOPED WITH SISTER-IN-LAW.
L. II. Uzzell. who is charged with elop-
ing with his sister-in-law, the wife of v.
X. Uzzell, is half brother OF G. L. UZzell,
a prominent saloon man OF this city. Inc
man was arrested in Portsmouth yester-
Cay. G. 7. Uzzell speaking of the dis
graceful affair to-day, said: IL. II. Uzzell
is my half brother, but he is a. worthless
fellow, and I have refused to associate
with him. He came here in April ragged
and penniless. and my brother took him
in and gave him home. He rewarded
his kindness by running away with his
Wife Mr. V *. Uzzell, the injured hus-
baao, says he will never live with the
woman again.
MANY ARRESTS.
During the month of August sos arrests
we're made in this city-l7I whites and l31
negroes.
Mrs. Mary Krebs, who conducts a
boarding house here. was tried this morn
ing before Justice Brown for selling liquor
without license. His Honor reserved his
decision.
BAIL REFUSED.
Pail was refused this morning to Willie
Young. the negro who killed Jefferson
Lewis in Bloodfield last night. There is
no new light upon the nesro's motives.
He persists in saying that the shooting
was an accident, but that Lewis came at
hin. with a knife.
Application for the appointment of a
receiver for the D. S. Jones Lumber Com
pany will not be made until Monday. The
application is made because the firm wants
to wind up its business. Creditors will
be paid dollar for dollar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
COUNSEL CHARGES
BL-ACkMA|L|
The Hodge Suit is Vigorously
Resisted. by Attorneys for
the Steel Corporation.
CIV Associated Press.)

NEWARK. N J.. September 5.-Nice-
Chanceilor Emery gave a hearing TO-
day in the suit brought by ]. Aspinwall
Hodges and others for an Injunction to
RESTRAIN the United states Steel Corpo-
ration from carrying out It plan to re-
tire S20o,oV0.1l0 of preferred stock and to
issue S25e,Ooo0N1 OF per cent. bonds.
X. " Llndabury, of counsel for the
defendant, moved for an order directing
me complalnants TO come into court to
be cross-exarnlned as TO what prompted
them to bring the suit. as to who was
back OF it. and as to the motive OF the
SUIT. and TO be cross-eXa uined on ques-
tons touching their stock holdings
Mr. Lunaanury also moved for an or
der to have the case stricken from the
records OF the court as an imposition.
He declared thar he and his associate
counsel William d. Guthrie, and Charles
ii Corbin. We're prepared 10 show by
their own atfidavits that the suit was a
oIackmailing scheme and a conspiracy.
With David II. Lamar as chief conspira-
Tor.
Mr.. Lindabury then presented an at
ncavit OF Joseph E. Corrigan a clerk in
the orice of Guthrie, Crayan and Hender
son. reporting a conversation he had
with James II. Lancaster who had made
an atridovit when the suit was brought
il, regard to the valuation of the steel
plants. Lancaster CoiTigan averred.
told him that he had received 500 for
the aridavit. not knowing 1t was to be
used IN the suit against the Steel Cor
porauon According to Corrigan. Ian
caster claimed that Lamar told him that
ne would pay him $50 per week 10 keep
ollet. ana $1,000 when the suit should
be settled not later than November 1st,
1902.
X II. McCarter, in replying 10 Mr..
Iludabury. characterized the structures
regarding the good faith of the COM
p,alnarts as unwarranted and pncalled
1or. lie then read an affidavit by James
a. Lancaster, filed August 18th. in which
denial Was made of the allegations in The
Corrigan, aItidav.t.
v.ce-chancellor Emery withheld de-
c.sicn until next Tuesday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Sl.0() TAKE The Sl.0O
Popular c. & @
SUNDAY OUTINGS
TO Norfolk and the SeaShore

Only S1.oO round trip to Old Point.
Buckroe Beach. Newport News. Ocean
View and Norfolk.
Two 1ast trains: rock ballasted track;
parlor cars. Only SIS miles TO the ocean
Finest bathing on Atlanuc coast at
Buckroe and Ocean View a delightful
sail across Hampton Roads in handsome
steamer Direct route to Willoughby
Beach and Ocean View. Nine and three.
quarter hours at the seaside. Two hours
and a half longer at Ocean View than
via any other route.
Trains leave Richmond CLain-street
station $50 and $50 y. NJ $50 train
makes no stops $50 train stops only at
Williamsburg and Newport News
Those going to Norfolk have the privi-
lese of going via c. and O steamer from
Newport News or by DIG Point. You can
GO one way and return another. Tickets
Vic Ocean View Line good for transfers
to street cars to any part OF No4folk or
Berkley.
Passengers can leave Norfolk via
Ocean View Railway. corner Main and
CRANKY Streets, every hour until 7 P NJ
Leave Ocean View every hour until 1890
First train leaves Old Point 4:25 P. NJ.
leaves Newport News 100 =. NJ. arrives
Richmond $50 P. III.
Second train leaves O4d Point Sis P.
M arrives Richmond 10:I5 p. NJ.
This second train will not stop at New
nor, News Newport News passengers
must take train leaving Newport News
ar 4.55 P. NJ, or take second train at
Old Point SIS P. NJ.
Only 81 90 round trip on either the $50
ar s.5o A. M. train. All street-car lines
pass Chesapeake and OHIO depot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
FORMER STRIKERS
RETURN TO WORK
Fire is Still Burning in the Pc.
cahontas Mines.
OTHERS TO co BACK MONDAY
Report That the New and Kanawha
River Miners May Make the Same
Terms That Were Satisfactory
to the Pocahontas Men.
III tha Nav and Kanawha
Special Dispatch to The Times.l


BLUEFIELD, w. VA, Sept Snow
that the strike is declared off. the men
are going back to work. In this county
large numbers of the old men are apply
ing for work, and in a. short while the
mines will again be manned by the forces
used prior to the strike.
At the Coaldale operations a mob, COM
posed presumably OF miners dissatisfied
with the action taken at the Keystone
conference, stoned the tipple and other
buildings from both sides. Seven hundred
and fifty men armed surrounded the ope-
ration and for awhile serious trouble was
feared There was no shooting. however,
and no one was hurt by the fusilade Of
stones
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
TRADES UNION CONGRESS
1t Favors Woman's Franchise and Child
Labor Laws.
; Associated Press !

tBy ASSociateH FFcss.l
LONDON. Sept 5.-The Trades Union
Congress at its session to-day rejected a
resolution introduced by the. general
Union of Weavers, etc. 10 the effect
thar the time had now arrived when, in
the economic interests of women. the
franchise should be extended TO them on
the same terms as il IS or may be to
men
1t was also stated that the Parliament
tary Committee be instructed to intro
duce a bill in the House Of Commons to
prevent any children under fifteen years
of age being employed in any textile or
non-IeXtile factories.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Cuban Congratulations.
a. Associated Press.N

HAVANA. Sept. 1.-The House of Re
representatives. has sent the following te!e-
graphic message TO President Roosevelt:
The House expresses the satisfaction
which it feels that the life of the il
lustrious combatant of the hills of San
tiago and the generous defender of re-
ciprocity and the prosperity of Cuba.
has been saved from the great danger
which threatened it..
tSigned) 'PELAIO GARCIA,
president of the House"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
IRELAND STIRRED
Proclamation of the Crimes Act
Loudly Denounced.
By Associated Press.)

DUBLIN. Sept Sat the public meet
ing held here to-day, convened by the
Lord Mayor of Dublin to protest against
the recent proclamation of the crimes
Act in five Irish counties. it was resolved
to hold a demonstration in fhoenlN
Fark September 14th. The voting OF THIS
resolution was received with SHOUTS OF
'.We shall be blldgeoned, as in 1891
Jonn Redmond, leader of the Irish
party in the House of Commons. and
chairman of the United Irish League. de-
nounced the proclamation of the Crimes
Act as a gross and wicked outrage, issued
at the whm of a despot and gang OF
absentee landlords
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
N. & w. ANNUAL REPORT
Good Increases in Total Earnings and
Surplus Shown.
lRr Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA, PA. Sept. 5.-The
annual report of the Norfolk and West,
ern Railroad Company for the year ended
June 50, 1902 which will be submitted
to the meeting of the stockholders at
Roanoke, Va. October 9th was made
public to-day. The total earnings for the
year were Sl7.552. 204 an increase Of I,Sl3,-
1876. The operating expenses We're $l0,136,
227, increase, S55D,410: net. Sl,il5-9U; in
charges is .S5,12S09i; increase. 1929 PIG.
To pay the dividend of 1 per cent. on
the preferred stock s9100l4 was used and
I.2S9, 3S+ was disbursed to pay the divi-
dend of per cent. on the common The
sum of S2.5e00O0 was devoted to the bet
terment tund, and the deficiency of in
terest on the Pocahontas bonds amouted
to $751; 229. There was added to the credit
the profit and loss account $lS20I5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
ROSEHILL FAILED
And Marcus Island viii Belong to the
Japanese.
nv Assocfa ted Press.)

YOKOHAMA. September 5.-The Japa-
nasa cruiser Takachihe returned here to-
day from Marcus Island. She reports
that Captain RosehiIl is at Marcus Is
land, put that everything has been ar
ranged satisfactorily.
Captain kosehii.an American, claimed
ownership of Marcus island, but his
claim was not recognized by the United
States government
Captain Rosehill sailed from Honolulu
for Marcus Island last July. The crew
OF his schooner We're said to be armed
and it was believed he intended to oc-
cupy the island by FORCE.
About the same time a Japanese war
snip sailed FOR Marcus Island. and by
this vessel the state Department sent
NOTIFICATIONS to Captain Rosehill not to
offer resistance to the Japanese.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
S11lgraue Manor Not Sod.

(By Associated PreesJ
LONDON. Sept. 5-The agents of Sui
grave Manor, Northhamptonsn the an
cestral home of the Washington family.
deny the report printed in the Daily
Chronicle, of London. that they have
sold the estate to a wealthy American
They say they have not even received
an offer for the place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
At the Casino.

The receipts OF the Casino performance
last night went to the employees of the
I2iiou Company. and each man VIII get
quite a neat sum. The employees sent a
message TO Mr.. Wells last night thank
ing him. and assuring mutual interest.
The excellent bin of the week will go
on at matinee and tonight.
The bill for next week is a. strong one
and il will be the close of the season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
SPEED REGULATIONS
Massachusetts Takes Then, Up as ;
Result of the Presidents Accident.
nv Associated Press.)

PITTSF1ELD, MASS, Sept, 5.-The &C
cident to President Roosevelt and party
has resulted in the Board of Aldermen OF
Pittsfield and the selectnen OF the sew
eral towns connected with this city by
trolley coming together to discuss the
matter of the rate of speed at which
trolley cars shall be run. The Aldermen
tonight adopted an order regulating the
rate of speed at which cars may be run
in this city. The City Council adopted
resolution deplorng the accident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Wireless Telegraphy.

tBy Associated Press.l
LONDON, September 5.-It is reported
that a regular exchange of '.Marconi-
grams is proceeding directly across
Spain between the Italian warshir Carlo
Alberto, which is at Cadiz. Spain, and
the wireless telegraph station at Poldhu,
Cornwall and that it is, anticipated that
a commercial line between ltay and
England will soon be in operation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Restored to Duty.
CRv Associated Press

(BV ASsOclateH FTeSS.F
MANILA. September 5.-Major Edward
t. Glenn, of the Fifth Infantry, who was
tried by court-martial for administering
the water cure to natives. found guilty
and sentenced TO be suspended for one
month and to forfeit $50 of his pay. has
been restored to duty and ordered to re-
turn to his command at Rayam Bang.
LuZon. LIZ Il
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Idaho Democrats.

Try Associated Press.l
POCATELLO. IDAHO. Sept. 5.-The
Democratic State Convention today
nominated Joseph II. Hutchinson for Con-
gress. The convention adopted a plat
form which endorses the Kansas City
platform and William j. Bryan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Manila Street Railway.

(By Associated PreSs.l
MANILA Sept 5.-The United States
Civil Commission is holding public hear
ings in the matter of the proposal to
grant an electric street railroad franchise
in Manila. Two applications for the fran
chise have already been made and other5
a re eypected,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
INN Sold for S4,ICO.

(By Associated Press.y
NEW YORK, Sept. o--The famous
black mare Imp was sold at Sheepshead
Bay to-day TO 3. A. Upton for $sl00. II
is understood that Imp will be sent TO
John E. Madden's place in Kentucky.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
TO HAUL COAL AGAIN
Strike Reported Off in the c. and Q
Coal s eIds.

coal + eluS.
the great coal traffic of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad. which has been
badly interrupted by the prolonged
strike in the New River and kanawha
regions. may be resumed at an early
date
a telegram was received late yesterday
afternoon by President Stevens from
coal operator in that territory stating
that the strike had been declared OFF and
thar the mines would be working full
force within the week
AT Mr.. Stevens office it was said that
there haS not been any movement on the
part of the road to get its equipment into
the fields, Ent that should the strike be
off indeed, the general movement OF
empt1es from all along the line into the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Mr.. PATTON ENTERTAINs
Well Known Street Railroad Man En-,
tertains Friends With Stag Party.

Mr. James D. Patton. president of the
Richmond, Passenger and Power Com
pany. entertained a number OF friends
at his home on Franklin Street last night
with a stag dinner. there being present
several OF Richmond's most prominent.
business men 1t is said that thor
oughiy delightful evening was enjoyed,
the party lasting until late in the night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Kaiser Leaves Posen.

PosEN. PRUSsIAN HOL., Sept. s.
Emperor William. the Empress and the
crown Prince Frederick William. started
at noon to-day for POtsdam. They We're
everywhere heartily cheered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Applying for Work.
(Ry ASSOCIATED Press.l

BRAMWELL, w. VA, Sept. 5.-Many
OF the miners who have been on a strike
in the Flat Top and Elkhorn coal fields
appeared at the mines this morning ready
for work, stating that they did not care
to wait lsltil Monday, the day agreed
upon yesterday, to begin. Probably one
thousand men went to work to-day. The
Norfolk and Western is fast ordering out
it's equipment. and a. dozen or more train
crews, which have been idle since June,
will go out on regular runs tomorrow
a report has reached here from relia-
Bile source that the strike on both the
New and kanawha Rivers will be over
by Monday, the basis of settlement being
the same as that agreed upon by Norfolk
and Western miners at keystone yester-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Still Burning at Pocahontas

BRAAIWELL. W. VA, Sept 5-The
fire at West Pocahontas mines continues
bur the three connecting mines on the
West Virginia side are not seriously dam
aged, and will be operated when the
strikers resume work next Monday The
entrance from the West Virginia side,
however, is still the scene of active work
in the endeavor to subdue the conflagra-
ton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Quay and Plat Met.

NEW YORK. September 5--Senator NJ
A Quay. of Pennsylvania, who held a
long conference last nignut with Senator
Plat at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. de-
MED to-day that they talked about the
coal strike. He would not say what they
talked about.
1T was, said Mr.. Quay. merely a
long friendly talk. "
Senator Plat said: II saw Senator
Quay a little While last night and dis
cussed private matters with him In our
discussion the coal strike was not men
toned
Senator Quay left New York to-day for
the Adirondacks, where he will spend a
week hunting and fishing.
Non-Union Men Attacked.
WILkESBARRE. PA, Sept 5-The
house of Lawrence Tarowski. non
union man worker at Hudson, six miles
north of this city. was wrecked by a
mob tonight. Every window in the house
was broken Tarowski was not at home
at the time and his wife, who was all
alone. fled in terror from the place. The
strikers at Hudson engaged in a march
tonight and carried a number of ban
ners. on which We're Inscriptions threat
ening non-union men at work in the
mines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
Has Big Effect.

CHARLESTON. w. VA, Sept. 5.-The
news that the strike in the Pocahontas
region has been declared off is having a
big effect in the Kanawha and New River
fields. Inforna ton that there would be
no "black list will go a long way to-
ward weakening the strike here.
Adjutant-Gen Baker reported to
Governor White this morning from Elk
Horn that the strike is over there and
that all collieries are employing all their
old rnen who a SIX for work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06
IN SESSION FOR
OVER TWO HOURS
FINANCE Committee Has Very
Tiresome Meeting.
DISCOVER CASE OF VARI0L0ID
Negro Man on Turnpike and Stockton
Streets Has Disease Flag
Posted-Sn1al Boy Breaks His
Arm-Manchester News.

Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times,
lio2 Hull Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-06

coal region would begin The railroad
people expect Monday to be the day for
general resumption of work In all mines.