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The age-herald., 1902-03-23
ART EXHIBITION.
Pretty Specimens of Wash coIors and
 Other Drawings.

Mayer Brothers, the picture dealers, have on exhibition a great art collection, including wash colors, water colors, and pen and inks. The wash colors are in gems in this lot. There are also som e very beautiful pen and ink drawings.
 All of these pictures, there are 130 of them, are by famous artists-Gilbert, Lowering, Hut Hanna, Stanlow and Cas- sell. The subjects appeal quickly to the imagination. Some of them are full of humor and some are full of pathos
 The collection will be on exhibition for two weeks only.
The age-herald., 1902-03-23
FAY-SHo TYPEWRITER.
Formerly the Sho, Made By Fay-shoIes Typewriter Go. Formerly the shoIes Col

Name changed in obedience to recent decision of the United States Court. Ma chine unchanged, except for the better. c. N. Fay, President; Franklin Reming- ton, General Manager, Chicago, H.
 The local agency will be pleased to have those interested in securing a first-class machine to call and examine the above machine. Guaranteed in, every respect. Liberal allowance for old machines J. W. Brazeal Typewriter Exchange, Agents, 2OW Third avenue. Bell phone 1146.
The age-herald., 1902-03-23
Auditorium to Give One
 Night to Walton Monument

raised one-third of the amount which would be needed to erect a monument in few minutes.
 "The committee of four will have charge of the benefit, which will be advertised more extensively than anything the po- lice have ever been interested in. We will probably fill the Auditorium despite it's size. The police department has any number of friends, and we believe every one of them will respond"
The age-herald., 1902-03-23
Representatives of Leading Con- cernS Hold Series of Meet
 ings in New York
GREAT COMBINE PROPOSED
Birmingham Man Is Not Inclined to Favor $1oo,ooo,ooo Corporation, But Says Promoters May Event
 uaIly Succeed.

Representatives of a number of the prominent wholesale hardware concerns held series of meetings at the Waldorf 1.storia in New York, for the purpose of considering a proposition looking toward an amalgamation of the hardware jobbing houses. that Is to say. majority of them In the principal cities This is the scheme that has been discussed off and on for eight or nine months past A few weeks ago 1t was reported that the combine proposition had been definitely agreed upon and that great consolidated cor poration would go into effect April 15. Birmingham firms said at the time the announcement was made that 1t was pre- mature; that nothing had been agreed upon, and they repeat now what they said then.
 The proposition Is to capitalize the com bine at S10O,OO00OO. Reed Simpson, Thacher & Barnum of New York are looking at the legal end of 1t. The senior member of this law firm is Thomas B. Reed, former Speaker of the House of Representatives.
 Promoters Confident.
 The New York Commercial of yester- day prints long story concerning the project. and here is part of it.
 Hardware jobbers seen today declined to venture an opinion as to the possible success of the undertaking Those inter- ested in the promotion of the plan how ever, feel confident that the deal will be put through No information as to what has been accomplished in the way of op- tions could be obtained today, although it is admitted that options have been secur- ed on a large number of concerns, and that many options that recently expired have been renewed. It is said that the object of the promoters is to secure at least one prominent jobbing house in each of the principal cities. However, options have been secured on from one to four concerns in number of large cites, such Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis and Mill waukee.
 Word comes from Baltimore that the promoters of the combine have secured options, which expire on April 1, on es- tablishments in Richmond, Va. Char leston, s. C.; Savannah, Ga.; Greensboro, Atlanta, Mobile, Macon, Nashville. Knox ville Birmingham, Norfolk, Wilmington, N. C.; New Orleans and other places. Options, it is said have been obtained on all four of the hardware jobbing concerns of Birmingham. Ala, the object being, so it is thought, to close all but one of them.
 ''The attempt to merge the hardware jobbing interests of the country began nearly a year ago, and 1t will be many months before the promoters will be In a position to make any definite statement as to whether or not their venture has terminated successfully. Local hard ware dealers are inclined to doubt the ultimate success of the undertaking, but there Is no disputlng the fact that, con- sidering the magnitude of the deal, the promoters have made rapid and substan- tial progress.
 . AJo,,Id PavoIufionize Industrv
The age-herald., 1902-03-23

The choicest patterns, culled from all of the worlds best fac tories. A b s O. lutely every pa-
The age-herald., 1902-03-23
Would Revolutionize Industry.

"A hardware dealer is quoted as say ing that if hardware combine Is pro- iected, the preliminaries could scarcely be handled otherwise than through the National Hardware Association. which has not as yet been asked to take the matter up.
 "It is admitted that combine such as is projected would go long way toward revolutionizing the hardware industry of the country.
 Said a member of one of the leading Birmingham firms yesterday: I know no more about that scheme than I did months ago when 1t was first proposed and agitated. am not inclined to favor the proposed amalgamation It may be, however that one local house will go into 1t. The promoters seem determined to hammer away thinking, no doubt that they will eventually succeed, and they may. The big corporation Is the order of the day
 "While there Is som ething to be said in favor of a great hardware corporation there are many reasons why 1t might be better for us to continue on the old lines of competition. We are certainly doing well as 1t is Were we to go into the combine we would still do well, but no better think. Our business woul be di- rected from headquarters and the smaller local managers throughout the country would have little or no voice in the gen. eral policy of the corporation"
 This Birmingham man said in conclu- sion that he thought if the amalgamation scheme was consummated it would not be very soon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
fspec,a1 Dispatch to The Times.

ASHLAND, VA. May ia section
Rand of the Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad found the remains
cf an unknown white man covered up IN
rhe bottom of a ravine near the ra1lroad
track about a quarter of mile south OF
2.aylorsville.
The man had evidently been murdered
and robbed, after a most despefate nshe
The entire rear of his head was battered
off. a huge gap was on the 1orensau az ~.
. hole nunched in the throat. Near. by
was a puddle of blood. winch eVloentiy
ma rlad the spot where the man had tan
on and where the finishing blows were ad-
.nlristered.
He is described as about twenty-five
years old, five feet six inches tall :
weighed about 1876 pounds; clean shaved
.ud had sandy hair and complexion. He
wore toyeralls, but underneath was gooo
navv blue suit In the pockets was q
,ar.snaner 2 cardboard time table ana
thirty-five cents.
Mr.. 81 NJ. stone. agent at Taylorsville,
1,aG q conyersa ton with the man Ihurs-
day evening. He told Mr.. Stone that ne
vas q. machinist from North Carolina and
was making his way to Phlladelphla.
11ntinr for work He had ridden the To-
oi1 freight from Richmond to Ashland
and being put eff he had started out
walking.
he went into camp. The officials are
working on two clues, one of which IN
1clyes a strange white man, who appeared
nj midnight at the station and asked the
operator the time of the next train north,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
B, AND O. TO LOSE
A VALUABLE MAN
Mr.. W. S. Morris, superintend.
ent of Motive Power Goes
to the Erie June ist.
FIRST PAGE

Mr.. William S. Morris is to leave the
Chesapeake and ohip Railway Company
For the past six years he has been su-
perintendent of motive power with TINS
road Yesterday he rendered his resis-
nation to become mechanical superinten-
dent of the Erie. of New York. He will
assume his new position June 1st. IN
going to the Erie, Mr.. Morris succeeds
Jacob N Barr. who has been appointed
genera 1sess:,erintendent of the ST. Paul.
Mr. Morris is q recognized authority on
railroad mechanical subjects, as the re-
suit of long and varied experience and
a studious application to all such mat
ters. He began his career as a machiiist
apprentice on the Housatonic in 1874, and
passed through the various grades of pro-
motion until his present high position was
reached He is an indefatigabie worker
and student. and industry is the domi-
nant factor in his makeup. He is a
graceful and fluent writer. with a capac-
ity for grasping his subject at every
point and has been frequent and in
structive contributor TO railroad liteca-
ture He is always a conspicuous figure
In the conventions of tho Master Car
Builders and Master Mechanics Associa-
tions. when his views invariably COM
mand close attention.
He came to Richmond from the North
west. at the invitation of President
stevens of the Chesapeake and Ohio.
That was about six years ago. He sue
ceeded Mr.. William Garstang. who went
to the BlSs Four.
Mr.. Morris has superior direction Of the
shops. engines and cars of. the road. The
master mechanics report to him. He is
the head of the mechanical departments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
PopuIace Turns Out to Do Honor
to New Ruler.
QUEEN REGENT ABDIcATEsl
She Writes Letter to the Premier Ex-.
pressing Her Gratitude to the
Spanish People-Dr. Curry
Our Envoy, the Most Strik-
ing Figure in the
Gathering.
tBy Associated Press.)

(By Associated PreSs.J
MADRID, May 1.-THE splendid cerea
monies in connection with the attaining
of His Majesty by King Alfonso to-day
were attended by an incident which. while
insignificant in itself, for the moments
created considerable excitement amona
those who witnessed it, and in the Cham"
her of Deputies, where the story first arr
riveds in a more sensational form than
the facts warranted.
It appears that just as the royal coach i
emesged from the Plaza de Armas into
the square in front of the palace amid j
the sound of cannon, a young man among.
the sfghtseers behind the Gordon suddenlyS
pushed through the ranks Of soldiers and
police and rushed toward the door Of the
chariot with his hat in one hand and
holding outstretched in the other paper.
Before he reached the door the state
lackeys and eauerries hurried to the
scene and quickly overpowered him..
though not before the dlsturber had red
ceived severe maullng. !.
PROMISED HIM HER HAND.
The prisoner was taken to the guar1
room of the palace. where he was IN .
terrosated The letter he had IN hi Z.
I hand proved to be an address to thu
King. stating that the Infanta Maria
Teresa. who was with the King IN tha
royal coach, had promised him her handn
and begging the King. as the Brother ol
the Infanta. to accede to the marriage
The prisoner was carefully searched. and
il was found that he carried no weapon.
His remarks regarding the Infanta Maria
Teresa left no doubt as TO, his mental
condition.
The royal party reached the Chamber
Continued on Second Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
CLAY WARD FIRES
THE FIRST Gun
Mass. Meeting Votes for the
Proclamation.
NOT LARGELY AT TENDED
Little 0pposition,s However, to
the Resolution.
MEM MBERs CONVENT NTI0N SPEAK.
Messrs. Wise, Allen, Meredith and Cor
don Make ClearSands F Forcefu Ex-
planation of the instrument.
Other Meetings to Follow.
jefferson Ward Fri.
day Night.
MEM BERs NVENTI0N SPEAK.
day Night.

The first meeting Of the Democratic
voters yet held in Richmond to take ac-
ton on the new Constitution took place
in Belvidere Hall last night, and after
speeches by Messrs. Wise, Meredith, Cor
don and Allen, and members of the con-
vention, passed resolutions releasing the
delegates from any: pledge to submit and
calling upon them to vote for proclama-
ton.
Mr.. Pollard was detained at his home
by sickness, but sent his regrets in q
lett9r.
The meeting was not a large one, but
there was practically no opposition to
the resolution offered by Mr.. Diggs, and
it's adoption was literally applauded. The
speeches of the convention mc..-abers were
brief but very clear, and were listened
to with careful attention by those pres
ent. Mr.. Waverly Yarbrough, local he
publican, was present, and insisted that
he would participate in the meeting on
the ground that the Constitution had been
framed for all the people 1t did not take
Chairman Diggs long. however, to dispose
of him and then the business of the bouy
was proceeded with in a regular order
series of meetings will be held
throughout the city-one for each ward
and there is tardly,saa rea sanabl doubt
that theyswill all go for exclamation.
CALLED TO ORDER.
Chairman Isaac -Diggs called the meet
ing to order at $50 o'clock and explained
its objects. He said it was for the white
Democrats of the waru and no others
were expected to participate.
Mr.. Waverly Yarbrough, Rebupll-
can. rose and made a brief and merry
speech. in which he said he proposed TO
take part in the meeting, as the consul
1l,tion had been framed for all the peo-
ple. The chair assured Mr.. 1arhroush
that the meeting was a Democratic one
and that it would at least be LIE part OF
modesty for Republicans present to re-
main o1,iet However. if they did not dc
so there was ample police protection on
hand to see that those who had called
the meeting should be allowed to proceed
unmolested.
Mr.. Yarbrough took his seat with ap-
narent reluctance, and Chairman Digs
in a. few we'll timed remarks, presented
as the presiding officer of the evening
aycouncilman Henry w. Rountree.
Mr.. Clyde w. Radcliffe was made secre-
+ary. and 1Ar Rountree, on taking the
chair, made a. brief speech, in which ne
declared that the small attendance was
evidently an indication that the people
were satisfied with the work of the con
yention and were willing for the members
frontin11ed on Second Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
A DESPERATE FIGHT ENDING
IN ROBBERY and MURDER
A Unknown Machinist Wayaid and Brutally Done &c
Death in a Lonely Ravine Near Iaylorsvlle. was
Buried Where Found. Memorial Day Exercises.

and the other two desperate looking ne
groes going toward Richmond
Commemorative Attorney George r
IIaw assisted at the inquest. and the con-
clusion of the jury was that the man was
murdered and robbed.
The remains were buried where they
were found.
Memorial Day exercises were held this
afternoon at Woodland Cemetery Captain
Icby conducted the exercises. which were
opened with prayer by Rev. J. S. Hunter
Conquered Banner" and Baltimore
Grays'' were declairrd respectively by
Messrs. Laughton and Kennedy. students
Of Randolph Macon. Captain John Lamb
made the address. The exercises closed
with the benedction by Mr.. Howison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
FOUR MEN WERE KILLED
AND FOUR WERE INJURED

IBy Associated Prass.)
LINCOLN. NEB., May T.-Four men
We're killed and four others injured in a
collision on the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy, rear Hyannis, Neb., early to-day.
The dead:
WILLIAM RAY. Tecumseh. Neb.
w. w. PITTS, Eldorado Springs, Mo.
NJ. TUTTLE, Whitman, Neb.
JOHN cox, Strong City. Kansas.
All of these We're in the smoking-car,
which was reduced to kindling wood.
The collision occurred mile east of
Hyannis. between the Portland-St. Louis
Flyer, east-bound, and an extra stock
train bound west with twenty-five car
loads Of cattle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
fRv Associated P-ass.)

(By Associated PSnss.J
HAZLETON. Pa. May 1.-THE arrival
here tonight of Ralph NJ. Easley. secre-
tsry of the National Civic Federation,
lends color to the reports; which have been
I, urrent for the past few days that the
Civic Federation is making an effort to
strike.
Mr.. Easley met President Mitchell. of
the United Mine Workers. with whom he
immediately went into conference behind
c-osed doors The conference lasted until
ii o'clock Mr. Easley said Mr.. Mitch
ell had no plans to submit to the fedora
ton. and that he carried no messase back
to Senator Hanna or any other member
OF the Civic Federation.
President Mitchells time to-day was
principally taken up by conference with
the Illinois soft coal operators over
few disputed points in the Sprlnshel0'
Iii. bituminous district The matter was
firally disposed of. an agreement being
reached which was satisfactory TO both
sides
Nothing official was given out to-day
regarding the calling out of the bituml-
nous miners. It is understood. however,
that the district presidents OF the three
anthracite districts are in communication
with the presidents of the bitumlnous
districts for the purpose OF getting Two
of them to make up the five necessary
to call a special National Convention 70
consider the advisa ability of calling out
the soft coal miners. This is believed to
be a mere formaility, as 1t is thought the
West Virginia and Michigan districts VIII
agree to the assembling OF such a con-
vention.
Reports received at strike Headquarters
to-day were to the effect that the strike
was being carried out to the letter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
HUNTER NEARLY
KILLED BY A BEAR
The Savage Beast Killed by a
Comrade in Time to Save
His Life.
Especial Dispatch to The Times. }

WYTHEvILLE, VA. May 17.-Bears
are becoming quite abundant in Bland
county. In certain sections sheep
are being destroyed by them. A
few days ago in the Kimber-
ting neigborhood several sheep We're
killed, and huntsmen started in pursuit.
Yesterday morning they came up with
one Of the bears. and John Burton was
attacked and very seriously injured by
1t. having his wrist broken, his face
lacerated and perhaps several OF his
ribs broken.
In fact, but for the timely action of one
of his comrades. who killed the bear
over Burton's PROSTATE body, he would
have been killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
MANY CARS WRECKED.

Big Smash-up on A. c. l., but No One
Was Hurt.
Some fifteen freight cars, loaded with
COAL were fearfully wrecked on the At
lantic Coast Line between Jarratl ana
Emporia yesterday morning.
No one was hurt. The company has
lately Strengthened the track between
these stations and the train was going
South over the new route when, in some
way. a coupling pin broke and the cars
wrecked got loose from the balance Of
the train and ran off the track
The new track was blockaded, but was
very little delayed, as the trains ran
around the old route.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18

tied as yet. The House of Delegates will
lernain on the northern side. but whether
The lobby will be put in the center, as
haretofore. tor the Senate chamber moved
over to the centersof the buoldiEg, with
entrance corridors On the southern SIDE,
Irclnains to be decided. On the floor above
present., except that the Governors Office
vii. be moved over to the front or south
eril side iof the building. a fferent
stairway and elevate arrangement will
lie put in. The matter of entrance to
the building from the southern portico
has not been decided upon.9 There may be
t.1na en- ira nces or only one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18

that the exterior design OF Nolaho ana ana
Baskerville will be followed, and the M
terror arrangement of the Iynchburg ar
Ecl:itects will be accepted The aceompa-
ming drawing. gives the exterior, as
DESIGNED by Noland and u Baskerville.
While nothing has beengdefnitely settled.
as yet, it's believed that tins sets TORN ',1
the scheme that will be followed Their There
VIII be broad steps descending in front. front,
"a new and somewhat changed roof will
be put on the building The present ssa front
or south portico will be unchanged, ex-
c.ptE for the steps in 'front.'
q. The interior SUBJ divisions are Unset,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
Big Fire in Maine.

fEy Associated Press.l
HOULTON.lME., May 17.-Fire here to-
day destroyed the greater part of the
business section of the town, seventy
five residences and three churches. entail
ing a loss of 100000, only one third of
which is covered by insurance. One hun
dred and twenty-five families are rem
dered homeless.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
VIRGINIA HORSES WIN AT
BALTIMORE HORSE SHOW

tBy Associated Press.)
BALTIMORE, MAY 17.-At the horse
show to-day second prize in the hunters
and jumpers class went to Hornpipe.
owned by, Mrs. Charles c. Hurkamp. OF
Virginia. and third prize in ladies' hunt
ers' to Barmels1e, owned by L. D. Pas
sano of Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
Mr.. COOKIES PRETTY HOME. .BLENIQUHAIN."

Mr. Charles Cooke formerly of St Louis but returned to
his foehe have of the prete homes OF
suburban Richmond Benquhan the Hermitage road
near Wesbroo formerly by A. Berne Blair Mr. Cooke
also purchased twenty-five adjoining the house lot from
Mr. Cooke wife children already reached the and
are at the Jefferson their from St Louis
they go Benquha 1t the of Mr. Cooke to make
this one Of the preiest Virginia. Mr. Cooke president
chartered by the last legislature and
soon to organized
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18
COAL STRIKE BEING CARRIED OUT
and MAY EXTEND TO SOFT MINES
Said That Anthracite District Presidents are Moving for
a Convention to Order General Strike--Civc Fed
Grafton Trying to Effect Settlement.

He makes his report to the general man
ager.
Few, if any, here knew of Mr.. E13rris'
contemplated change. Mr.. Morris must
himself have decided quickly. Only a.
short time ago he purchased a beautiful
residence on Barton Heights, and few
dayS ago moved into it
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-18


south winds. ~
Highest temperature yesterday..--... 70
Lowest temperature yeSterday-......oo
Mean temperature yeSterday......o %
Normal temperature for May...... -,
Departure from normal temperature y!
Precipitation during past "A hours. .u3
LOCAL
Clay Ward Actives declare In favor OF
prOclairning the Constitution. Fouc or tneS;
Richmond delegates make speeches. 81
Judge Wexford will render mis- declslooy
in the case Of Rev. c. II. Crawford to-
Rabbi Calisch comments upon views oft
DR.. Hirsch in regard to the Jewish Sab~si
bath. vi
fatally injured by street car on Seventy
Street. N
Richmond 81
of the districts in Virginia. al
Mr.. Willis wins IN debatorS conteSt. oEd
Alu Sigma Rho contest at Richmond Golf
The Art Exhibition will be continued
this week. III
Judge Wexford will not charter clubss
to sell liquor on Sundays ri
Many changes may be made IN the ovs.d,
Coal cars wrecked on the Seaboard Ai11
Line.
Shooting scrape in Manchester, but no4
damage done. 4,
VIRGINIA ii
Consumers Brewing Company's plant aS1I
Rosslyn sold at auction Il
Lynchburg ElkS talk of holding car~1s
nival.
shoots himself with a pistol.
Contract for new buildings of Deaf and s
Blind Institute let to Staunton CONTRACTOR,
n of
erlck county causes excitement
German and American warships exc
change cortesies IN Hampton Roaos. seI
hibition.
Farmville close their convenponS;, ds,e h2,,S;,,
: A thief secures 500 from a safe IN Pes
tersburg.
county is for submission.
No concessions on either side in the tam
merry strike at Luray.
ElkS Carnival at Roanoke closes
financial success.
". NJ. Davis dies from injuries received
from shifting engine a Roanoke.
Unknown man found murdered near
locomotive Brotherhood resume session
at Norfolk. Will take trip to Charles
ton.
GENERAL
Riot just outside OF Atlanta In which
three officers. citizen and four negroes
are killed. Excitement prevails and mill
tary on duty to preserve order.
Coronation os Alfonso XII as King OF
Coal strike situation continues serious
and make extend to soft goal mines.
though efforts being made for Settle
Congress prohibits the use Of NIacLay's
Historv in Naval Academy and high tri.
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