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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
TORPEDO FLOTILLA
Miniature War Vessels VIA Participate
in Mar GtHres.
IL Assocfated Fress. !

tTy Associated Press.}
ASHiAGirON. Sept 1S.-LieuteGant
Lloyd H Chandler. the commander of
the torpedo ftotilla. was a the Navy De-
partment to-day in connection with the
participation of the vessels under his
command nthe grea war manoeuvres in
the West Indies
1t has been suggested that 1t would nos
be entirely safe for the torpedo boats 10
take part in these manoeuEres. but LIcu-
tenant Chandler expresses confidence
that his vessels can participate safely.
Upon the leutenants recommendation. the
Shubrick has been placed out Of commits
sion and the Wilkes substituted The
feet now consists of the Decatur. Bailey
Barney Wilkes. Biddle, Thornton and
Stockton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

A Health Talk to iat:tes will be-
given by Miss Mol;n at the Young MEMS
Christian Association this afternoon.
Sept 19;h. at o'clock There will be no
charge for admission.
Mr.. H. MEG. Bigger and DIR. e. II.
Terrell, who have been In New York for
the past week. have returned to the city.
DR. George L. Stone has returned to
the city.
Mr. j. Hampden Chanloerlayne IS CEN
fined to hfs room at No. 2o5 East Main
Street. and is under the care OF DR. John
r Wheat. Mr, Chambeylayne started
sway last Saturday for his vacation. but
Incoming sick, returned to the city He
IS now Improving.
Mr.. j, O Wright OF No 30t West Main
Street Richmond. Va. will leave for st.
Paul. Minn. for his health next Monday
Miss Marion Anchaux OF Fowhatan
county is the guest OF Miss Sara Harvie,
No III SOUTH Thi-c, Street
Mr. Samuel s. Roserdorf has returned
from y months trip through the North
and East. and SAYS the johbe-> and
manufacturers are EXPECTING big fall
trade and everybody he r,es spoke very
fatteringly of Southern enterprise and
progress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
FARF1ER HANGS HIMSELF
in WELL HOLE OF STAIRWAY
,sneci,l pisr,tch 10 The Times.

= 7SpeClIT UIsEHtCN I TlneS.1
CHARLOTTE. n. c.. September IS
Goodman Laney. we'll known citizen of
Sandy Ridge township. Union county,
some time during last night pro-
cured a rope. went to the garnet OF his
dwelling. threw one end of the rope
around Hrafter. made the other end into
moose which. he adjusted to his neck.
and then jumped through the opening
made by the steps leading to the garnet.
He lived alone. and was accidentally
discovered by neighbors this morning.
He was fifty-fve years old, and possessed
considerable property.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
INJUNCTION GRANTED
Legal Fight Over Louisville Corbe,t>
McGovern Fight.

lBy Associated Prcss)
LOUISVILLE. Ky. Sept. lS.-Judee
Field in the Jefferson Circuit Court TO-
day granted the injunction prayed for by
States Acknowledgement Pratt TO pre-
vent the contest between Terry Meow
ern and Young Corbett, scheduled for
next Monday night. The attorneys FOL,
the Southern Athletic Club will apply 70
the Court of Appeals tomorrow for a dis
solution OF the injunction and decision
in this matter is expected by noon. a dis
solution OF the injunction by the Appei-
late Court would mean victory for the
promoters of the contest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Another Meat Trust,
BY Associated Press.

SEATTLE. WASH. Sept. 1s.-A spe-
cial to the Post-lntellisencer from Daw-
son says:
Dawson meat men are organizing to
control the stock in the Klondyke. Their
plans are all matured. The combine will
have to take care no. only of all stocks
on hand, but all that have been con
tracted for, the value of which will
amount TO more than sl.0oo,c00 Restau-
rants hotels and large mining camps
are laying in large stocks of meat in
anticipation of a sharp rise in prices
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Rescued In Breaches Buoy.
.tBy Associated Press,

A
CHATHAM MASS. Sept. IS.-The
.tnree-masred schooner Dora Matthew. OF
New York, Found from Newburyport to
New York clSy, went ashore at o'clock
this morning on Logwood Hill Bar, OF
Chatham. and will be q total loss. The
captain and crew Of seven men We're
taken off in breaches buoy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
FIRE CHIEFS IN SESSION
Eaward Atkinson, of Boston. Addresse:
the Gathering.
CBv Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Sept 1S.-Edward Akin
son, OF Boston addressed the Convention
CT Ere Chiefs to-day in his capacity Is
a fire insurance man OF Some forty years
standing He gave a detailed and techni-
cal description of the efforts that had
FORTY years 10 minimize the risk from
fires in factories and commercial build
tnss.
,ina night session was devoted almost
entirely to a discussion of a paper by
Chief George w Horton, OF Baltimore
on The Fire Department OF the Future
in our Large Cities, and to addresses
by the six foreign visitors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
w. j. BRYAN IN A WRECK
Plot of Engine of His Train Smashed
in Collision,
Obs Associated rrcss.l

IEDIANAPOL1S. IND. Sept 1S-The
Biz Four train No. ,. which arrived here
TO-DAY with William ] Bryan on board,
struck a ward engine at the New Jersey
Street crossing. The pilots Ct the en-
S!neS were smashed and they were sent
to the shop. for repairs
The wreck caused considerable delay.
and Mr.. Rrvan. who was not il the least
injured, d1sembarked and held an i'm
pronptu reception in the street None OF
The passengers We're injured Mr.. Bryan
WIS on his way from Cincinnati to Green
castle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Hayt;an Government Defeated.
lBy Associated Press,

If'y aSsUyIattU fFtSS.J
CAPE HAYTIEN. HAYTI. Sept Is
The forces Of the provisional government
OF Hayti have sustained a severe defeat.
General Nord. al the head of 5000 men.
attacked Limbo at o O'Clock yesterday
morning. and after desperate fighting.
lasting three hours. the General aoon-
doned his positions. guns and var muni-
tons. and there is a great number
wounded, including severl generals, on
the field.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
OUTPUT OF ANTHRACITE
Quantity Shipped from Pennsylvania
Field on Increase,
(Ry Associated Press. J

{ by AsSoclated Prrss.l
WILkESBARRE, PA, Sept. 1s.-Ac-
cordins to reports received to-day from
the offices of the local coal companies.
some of them Official, the output of coal
at the mines in the Wyoming region is
on the increase At the Offices OF the
Lehigh Valley Coal Company this evening
it was stated that to-day's output at the
four collieries and one washert- was over
2400 tons. It is expected to increase the
output in the next few days IT is learn
ed that SeTenty-one cars of good coal
were hoisted at the Maltby mine yester-
day It is announced. put not officially.
that the Delaware and Hudson Company
placed 1000 tons on the cars at their No
; breaker. Plymouth. yesterday. and last
night this coal was shipped to the head
quarters al Hudson. where ii was re-
shipped to-day To various points in the
East It was coal " tie very best
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
BROOKLYN OUT COMMISSION
Rear Admiral CogIan VIII Transfer His
Flag to the Olympia.
tBy Associated Hress.I

WASHINGTON. September 1s-Ordars
were issued by the Navy Department to-
day directing that the big cruiser Brook
Ign. which was recently injured in Bu.-
yards Bay. be placed out of commission
at the Brooklyn yard. A board of survey
will now investigate and report upon
the extent of repair work necessary
Orders were also issued directing Rear
Admiral Coglan. second in command OH
the North Atlantic Station. to transfer
his flag from the Brooklyn to the Olym-
MIA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
WILL RETAIN SPEAKERSHIP
MIR. Henderson VIII Not Resign al Com
ing Session Of Congress.
iRy Assncinrnd ,,ress i

ICY -ASsoclAtcd FFeSSI
DUBUQUE. Sept. 1S-It is announced
tonight that Speaker Henderson does
not intend to res. gn the speakership at
the coming session of Congress-
The statement that Speaker Henderson
VIII not resign was made by his secre-
tarN In reply TO 4 direct question. Hen
oerSon could not he seen tonight as he
spent the evening at the house of {,
friend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Street Car Accident,
(By Associated Press.)

MARION. IND, Sept. 1S.-A car Of the
Union Traction Company ran into a
freight train at switch near the Sol
diers Home. wrecking both trains and
injuring over twenty people. The car
was running twenty miles an hour at
the time of the collision. It is claimed
that the motorman had lost control OF
his car
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
.Mitchell's Denial.
lRr Associated Press.

tBy Associated Press.)
WILkESBARRE. PA. Sept. 1S-Presi-
dent Mitchell denied tonight the report
that he had prepared demand in which
were modified and had Forwarded it to
j. Pierpont Morgan. with note saying
that the financier would be given until
october Goth to accept the proposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
GOVERNOR MONTAGUE
GATHERS THEM In
Especial Dispa tch to The Times,

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, September 49,
Governor Montague. accompanied by Colo
mel L. w. Lane and others left this city
bright and early this morning on another
fishing expedition in the Chicahominy
River.
The expedition yesterday proved very
successful They caught several punches
of the largest fish that are found in the
James.
Governor Montague is expected to re-
turn to Richmond tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
No Anti>Engiish Demonstration.
tEy Associated Press

VI! -t~~Jtfitcu I 1tSH.J
BRUSSELS, September 1S-Tte Boer
Reception Committee here has received
the following telegram from General
Botha:
We shall be glad if You inform the
population of BRUSSELS that we desire
no anti-English demonstration to occur
on the occasion of our visit to Brussels,
our mission being non-poliucal and
purely charitable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
GOVERNOR BUYS FINE
HORSE IN 1OUDOUN
(special pispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
LEESBuRG. Va, Sept. 1S.-The man.
ager of Selma stables. Mr.. Jno. T. White
of Leesburg. Va. shipped to-day to Gov
ernor A. j. Montague a Very fine roadster
and harness horse called Lord Fairfax,
sired BY Daveuport.dam standard breed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
HENDERSON'S SUCCESSOR
Charles { Pickett Has Announced Hi
Candidacy.
tBy Associated Press. J

DIES MONIES. IA, Sept ls-Throusl
the columns of the Waterloo Courier
Charles +. Pickett, of Waterloo, past
grand exalted ruler of the Elks. this at
ternoon formally announces his candi-
dacy to succeed Speaker Henderson.
1t is urged that he viii unite all rae
tons Of the party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
NO TRUTH IN REPORT
Norfolk and North American Company
Not in Combine.

PHILADELPHIA. September lS-Ac-
cordiag to the statement made to-day
Fred, Taylor of the firm OF Charles II
Taylor S Sons, agents for the Trans
Auanuc Line, there is no truth in the
report that the Norfolk and North amer
lean Steamship Company is to pass
under the Morgan shipping combine.
We have received to-day cable dis
patch from the British managers of tie
lines, Messrs Simpson, Spence and
Young said Mr. Taylor who tell US
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
TOILET THE CUP
Plans for Shamrock The Third ARR
Nearly Completed.
nv A ssociated Press

(By Associated Press)
LONDON, Sept 1s.-Confirming the
dispatches of the Associated Press on
the subject the Yachting World to-day
says:
..lAll the plans for building the Sham
rock II. are in a most forward state
and /, Is certain that she will be ready
for launching much earlier than either of
Sir Thor.as Lipton's previous challeng-
ers. The mild steel for the plating will
he especially manufactured with the
view OF --->~~ minimum ws.s..::. sscd
maximuL .xrsn.;,A and reliability. AL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19

though she will not be nearly such a
costly vessel as her predecessors no e,s-
pense Will be spared which will. in amy
way. increase her chances of success. .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19

that the reports published this morning
are absolutely false
A similar denial was obtained at the.
office of tie International Navigation
COMPANY. which is to be included In the
trust.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19

The strike at the J. c. Brill car works.
in Philadelphia. has been declared OFF
after. thirteen weeks duration. The men
struck because twenty-five men had been
discharged. and the employees claimed the
dismissals were made because the men
were uniorists More than 200 employees
refused to continue at work unless the
discharged men were reinstated The
strike. however. was declared OF without
any concessions on the part OF the COM
many
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
University College of Medicine,
prcHnOnn v,rcrA, (.

. !. :. z
sands
l. Il, NtrEndth e1o-nor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
This Cashier Stole s3l5, 600
fRy Associated Press. !

VIENNA. Sept. 1S.-Edwan Jellinik, an
official in the cashiers department. OF the
Lender bank. disappeared hurriedly from
vienna to-day. 1t was discovered that
he had detrauded the bank out of s3l5. 020
BY classifying checks The money thus
OBTAINED was spent by Jellnik in specu-
lauon He has not yet been apprehended
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19

Gar of Russia established 1o-hour
working day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19

The sanitary employees OF Santiago.
Cuba. struck last week
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-31
A New Remedy.

The old friends Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy will be pleased to
know that the manufacturers of thai
preparation have gotten out a new
remedy called Chamberlain's Stom
ach and Liver Tablets and that II
Is meeting with much success In
the treatment of constipation, bill
iousness, sick headache, impaired
indigestion and like disorders.
These tablets are easier to take and
more pleasant, in effect than pills,
then they not only move the bow
els, hut improve the appetite and
correct any disorders OF the stom-
ach and liver. For sale by c. W.
Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-31
River Notes.

The prospects were favorable
this afternoon for all the local
packets to resume soon. The Ben
Hur passed up this morning and
the Greenwood will 60 up tonight.
The Kanawha passed down this
afternoon and the Ben Hur will ar.
rive here tomorrow evening on her
return trip. The Queen City will
pass down Thursday on her seized.
ule time.
Unless the Ice interferes it Is likely
that several lows of barges will be
taken from Plttsburg on the pres
emit rise. There are several tow
boats in port. and these can 60 out
on the stage Of 8 feet that Is ex-
pected. The Ohio river at Davis
Island dam last evening had 10
feet rising, The rises are coming
out of both upper rivers. the Allie
gany also furnishing considerable
ice. While some of the creeks are
frozen over, others are full of
broken Ice which Is flowing down
to the Ohio and impeding naviga
ton as far as Wheeling. The har-
Dor Is almost half full OF empty
coal boats and barges. These will
be taken to the upper pools for
loading as rapidly as possible.
The Peter Sprague, belonging to
the coal, combination, will likely
start north with empties irem New
Orleans Ia a couple of days. She
has been on the docks there about
two months, while new hog chains
were being made for her In Pitts
burg. These arrived Saturday and
will be PLACED at once. The report
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-31

that she had broken her log chains
again a week or so ago was false.
The Virginia has been placed. on
the Manchester ways to have her
hog chains repaired. She broke
them at Pi,tsburg last Saturday
and will be out of service at least
two weeks.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-31
Pleasant Social Event.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Hunt enter.
tanned number of their young
gentlemen and lady friends at their
handsome home on Rexford
Avenue last evening by way of a
card party. A fine lunch was
served and those who were present
report most delightful evening.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-31

Jockey Buchanan, who Is to re.
ceive $40, 900 for his services mex:
year, must find that his vein. like
those of some monarchs,is prosper.
Gus.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-31
Think Of Il!

Ii time the oil gums, produces
friction and wears the delicate bear
ings, destroying their high finish
and perfect fit, thus running an
accurate time piece. An ordinary
machipe Is. oiled daily !; your, watch
be oiled once year; slet US
examine 1t, an honest opinion from
US willcost you nothing.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-31
Are You Aware

That in the course of one yaar the
balance of your watch makes g..
AL, 2co 900 revolutions?
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

Plans for the remodelinG of the building
TO he occupied by the st. Louis Athletic
Club are now in the hands OF the contract
ors who will bid on the work. Barnett.
Haynes K Barnett, the architects. having
conrieted their work on them. That the
delay in getting the plans out WAS not
wasted is shown by the careful manner in
which the details have been worked out
and the club will have one of the hand
omest and most completely equipped build
ings in the country when the improvements
haze been finished.
The Improvements will not be confined to
the interior OF the building. but will extend
to the exterior also. In order TO get the
necessary space the club has TWO separate
buildings. but they will he thrown into one
two eIItrances to the building on Fourth
street are both 10 be retained.
the Interior Of the building will be COM
pletely hanged Most Of the wall between
the buildings will be removed and an en-
flreIy new interior arrangement Will be
made. Even the flooring Will be torn up
and when the contractors have finished but
little of the present exterior will remain.
the building contains six floors. and an
other will practically be added before the
work of oemoieling Is completed. The
basement will be turned over to bathing
facilities. the first floor will contain the
ONCE. a grill room and a small buffet; the
second. the billiard department. thr third
the cafe. the fourth the bowling alleys and
a buffet. The fifth. sleeping rooms. and the
siXth the gymnasium. A m~eZZanine floor
in the latter will be used for a running
track: the roof being raised to make room
for this.
GOOD BATHING FACILITIES.
The basement VIII be given up entirely to
bathiiS facilities and the boilers and
machinery necessary TO run the building.
Ihf. swimming pool will take up Il space
.a%25 feet. the depth of the west IN =
being four feet and that at the east eight,
y complete Turkish bath will be installed
alongside. of the pool and almost everything
IN the bathing line will be furnished. Re
firing rooms and dressing rooms are also
provided. The flooring will be Of concrete
and maple and the washboardS and fittings
or This kind OF slate. The plumbing is to
be finished In first-c!ass shape throughout.
The omen spaces in the walls will be fin
lshed off with mirrors.
The Office will be on the first fio0r to the
north and there will b.. another entrance
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07
WRITE

it-dubs. professionals and the great Eng
lish statesmen, like the Prime Minister Il
England. A.. J. BaIfoUr. who writes a letter
to Golf Illustrated i'll support Of the rubbe:
ball. All the s;cotch-American professionals
who went home last year were loud in it's
praise and defense: As a ball for ladies it
does not seem to have 4 SUPERIOR.
Speaking. of the rubher-filied ball. Bob
Simpson. tho professional who was with the
Field and Country Ciub in l90O-J1. now WITH
The Riverside Chicago Club. says:
In the old days holes we're laid out TO
the athletic side of his game. ard that the
Eutta balls. when they came in, did not,
therefore. alter til" status quo. since tn.
length of n hole was then not a matter Of
great consideration. But there are those
who think that the athletic side az golf
has been too much catered to on many of
our modern courses, To the sole advantage
of the strong man.
"Nn one quarreIs much with the length Of
our hest courses for championship purposes.
The champion golfer snoi;lA doubtless be
the man who shows both strength and skill
and not the man who shows skill merely.
But We are not all champions. nor even
likely or anxious to gain the title. We play
for our pleasure. and if We find. rs many
do. that the length of course destracis from
our pleasure why should it be counted a
sin to use Il ball which shCr;ens them and
gives US more enjHyment?
Let these who play for championships
stick to the eutta. There Is no comrulsinn
in the matter. Nobody wants to i~"rStnfi
and SO spoil the courses for the gutta PEG
pie. II he decided to make the gutta the
championship ball those WHO play for
championships will. of course. stick 20 il
and play with il. but why should those who
do not take part in CHAMPIONSHIPS be com,
PEELED to play with it and abandon a ball
which gives them more enjoyment;
In private matches the balls To ne used
and the odds to be- given are surely mat
tiers Of very simple ARRANGEMENT. ard |
maintain that the personal endowment Of the
private golfer should be the main considera-
ton. especially since those who consider the
Present theory and conditions af scientific
play the ne plus ultra OF golf are in TO way
interfeTed with.
What about the future? \ bail will
presently come along which will make golf
so easy that it will cease to charm" The
reply to that is: Sufficient unto the day 10
the evil thereof That ball has not yet
been seem. and it will he time enough 10
i~egislate when it makes its appearance. In
the meantime 1t would be a useful ctep if
our legislators would conduct a series of
experiments II show how far a ball Of he
present size and specific gravity can ne pro- |
PEELED by mechanical agency. We should
then NOW the worst that could happen and
he able to legislate with finality and rea-
SOn.' !
Every now and then Vardon performs
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

two goals, In tina burg the halves are lin
Tied to thirty-Gv. minute.