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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Platl's Slate Not Broken.
(By Associated Press,

By NssoClated FreSS.1
SARATOGA. N. Y. Sept. 23.-The Re-
publican State Convention met here
TO- Day for the preliminary work i.tci-
dental to the naming of a State ticket
and the drafting of a platform. SEN
ator Platt was asked whether there was
any change in the slate. He replied:
There has been no sponging so far as
I know. Mr.. Sheldon's name has not
been erased and l see no prospect Of 1t
happening now. There is good healthy
opostion and there are many local fac
tons. However, the nominations dom
take place until tomorrow and there IS
plenty of time to consider the matter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Spanish American Veterans Merge.

tBr Associated PreSs.)
DETROIT. MICH. Sept. 23,-At to-day's
session of the Spanish war veterans a
resolution favoring amalsamation with
the Spanish-American war veterans was
introduced by Colonel Champ Andrews.
of New York. and it was enthusiastically
adopted by reclamation. Not dissent
ing voice was heard. The resolution pro-
vides for the appointment OF a committee
of five to meet with a similar committee
from the Spanish-American war veterans
and discuss the details and arrange for
amalgamation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
in AWFUL STRAITS
Many Destitute Romanian Refugees in
Switzerland.
DIV Associated Press.l

LONDON, Sept. 23.-In a dispatch from
Geneva the correspondent of the Daily
Chronicle says great indignation has been
aroused at Basil, Switzerland, by the ar
rival there of hundreds of Roumanian
refugees who have come in the nope
of finding refuge in England or the United
states. Most OF them are utterly des5i-
tute and have no means OF proceeding
further on their journey.
The Swiss authorities will not alloy
the refugees to settle in Switzerland be-
cause they are destitute. They have
recn relocated to one common room in
the station and are receiving temporary
aid from the local authorities. Their
increasing numbers, however, are leading
to embarrassment. Some of them are in
terrible condition and visiting doctor
found a starving mother holding a naked
baby to her breast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
MORE TROOPS PROBABLE
General Goblin Says Probably Larger
Force Viii Be Ordered Out.

tHY AsNOCIHtPQ EIteo.I
SHENANDOAH, PA, Sept G'-t1en-
eral Goblin returned to headquarters to-
DAY from Scranton. When asked Wheth-
er additional troops would be ordered
out he said it was quite probable that
more troops would be put into the coal
region. although it has not been dea-
nitely decided upon
Il have decided upon a course, he
said. which / wish TO submit TO the
Governor for his approval tonight
Bishop Fallows, of Chicago, spent a
few hours in town to-day. He will go
to Philadelphia tomorrow. where he
expects to confer with President Baer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
The Fannie Palmer Uniniured.
lBy Associated Press

WOODS HOLE, MASS. Sept. 23.-The
schooner Fannie Palmer. from baltimore
Tor Portland, before reported ashore at
Tarpauin Cove. and subsequently tloated.
was towed here this afternoon by the
tug Pallas uninjured. The vessel ground
ed in Taupaulin Cove Harbor while COM
ing to anchor there yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
HELD UP AND ROBBED IN
CROWDED CHICAGO STREET

CHICAGO. ILL. Sept. pa daring
hold up in the midst of a crowd In the
retail district of Chicago occurred short
!y before noon to-day on State Street
near Van Buren, AS Mrs Uphan. an
aunt OF Fred w Upham. president OF the
Board of Review. was walking along
the street she was stopped by gang
of six men, who robbed her OF a valuable
diamond and fifty dollars in cash.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Men and Women Arrested.
fRy Associated Press.)

fBy Associated PressO
HARRISBURG. PA. Sept. 23.-Five
women and three men were arrested al
Wiconico to-day by Sheriff Roiff and
deputies for interfering with the non
union men at work in the Lickens Valley
colliery of Wiconico and Lickens. The
offenders were taken to Harrisburg and
committed in defalt Of bail. The charge
against them is disorderly conduct.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
MARINES ARE LANDED
Uncle Sam Will Guard Daily Trains
Across Panama Isthmus.
CRy Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
COLON, COLOMBIA, September q
Three companies of United States ma
rines who arrived here on the auxiliary
cruiser Panther. reached Panama this
morning They are commanded by
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin r. Russell,
and will be quartered in the railroad sta
ton. Another company consisting OF
eighty men. under command of Major
George Bannett, will be quartered on the
dock of the Pacific Mail Company. The
men of this latter company will be used
to guard the daily trains across the
Isthmus
The confidence of foreigners on the
Isthmus has been greatly restored by the
arrival of American men of war, and
the landing of troops
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
AMHERST REPUBLICANS
An All White Convention Elects Oele~
gates to Buchanan.

Especial Dispatch to The Timeso
AMHERST, VA, Sept. 23.-The Am
herst county Republicans met here to-
day and elected the following delegates
to the Tenth Republican Congressional
Convention. which convenes at Buchanan
on the 18th of this month: O. G. Bally:
delegate, "A NJ Watts, alternate; j. j.
Williams, delegate, L. E. Coleman, al
ternate; S G.. Allen delegate, E. f. Hud-
son. alternate; Wliilam II. Jennings, DEL
egate. Charles G. Stuart. alternate: S.
r. Harding, delegate. William II. Turner,
alternate.
They were instructed to cast the vote
of the county.
S. c. Allen was again elected county
chairman and Charles Z. Stuart me1>Ccr
of the District Committee.
-aere were no negroes in the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT
Union Veterans Legion at Chicago. il...
Via C.. & o. Route.

Special round trip tickets Will be sold
by C. and o. ny. for trains OF October
5tn. 6th and 7th TO Chicago at rate of
one fare plus sl.00 from Richmond s2o).
Deposit tickets with joint agent at CHI
caeo by October Sth. pay Is cents Zee.
and tickets will be good for return, leav-
ing Chicago not later than October 18th.
No stop-overs allowed In either direcsioa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Embezzler Arrested.
By Associated Press.)

YORK. Pa. September 23--County
Treasurer William o. Thompson. charged
with embezzling county funds to , the
amount of s73576. was arrested to-day
and placed under 100000 bail. Thom!4on
waived a hearing. and will take his case
direct to the October grand jury. He
was arrested on ten specific charges, a
warrant having been sworn out on each
offense
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
PEARY IN AWRECK
The Explorer and His Daughter Badly
Shaken Up.
NV Associated Press

y
HALIFAX, N. S., Sept. pa de-
spatch from New Glasgow states that the
fast express Sydney. was in collision
with a passenger train from Pictour,
near Trenton, n. s.. last night The
Sydney flyer ploughed through the local
train, derailing two first-clasS cars
smashing a third and injuring a number
of passengers, two of them seriously
Lieutenant Peary, Mrs. Peary and
daughter. were on the Sydney train. en-.
route for New York. They escaped
serious injury, but were badly shaken
In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24

Seaboard Air Line system submits thu
following comparative statement of APP
proXimate earnings for the second week
in September:
Week ending September Is, 1902 500, $50;
1901. s227oS5: decrease, 81. 12S. Second weeks
ending September 15 1902, si65, $50: 1901.
Sii3.i21: increase, sc2,039 July list to Sep
TENDER Is. 1902 s2,31S AIS; 1901. s.. 22339. 200
increase. S19,2O6
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Manuscripts for Princeton.

(By Associated Press.)
PRINCETON. N j.. September H.
The University Library has been en-
riched by the gift OF large bundle OF
rare manuscripts. including the grafton
on the death OF Washington by General
Henry Lee Uight Horse Harry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
FEW CAN REGISTER
The Number on the Books in Kappa
hammock Is Very Small

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)
LURAY. VA, Sept. 23.-The registra-
ton in Rappahannock county is prosress-
ing very slowly. Very few colored Vot-
ers are Offering for registrat ton. The en-
tire vote of the county, at the present
rate of registration. will not reach more
than one thousand. There are only about
fifty white persons in the county VINO
can register under the property clause,
and not more than one dozen negroes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Registration in Carroll.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
GLADESRORO, VA. September %
The complete registration in Laurel Fork
District shows the following results:
i'hillips' store-on old list 1856: on new
list, OIL Fremont-on old list, 1883; on
new list III Immersion old list. 300;
on new list, 25s. Nester-on old list. go;
on new list. ITO.
All were registered that made applica-
ton except two whites and one negro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24

For next week Mr.. Jake Wells, manager
Of the Bijou. will present the Fawcett
Stock Company in Lord and Lady Algy.''
another great New York success. This
play ran for months at the Empire. in
New York. and comes here In a stump
tucus production at the hands of the
Fawcett Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
TRINITY COLLEGE

North Carolina Literary Team Desires
to Debate With Virginia Students.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
DURHAM. N. c., September 2S-Trinity
College has begun the year with over
two hundred matriculants and with every
indication that she will open the spring
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Receiver for Automobile Company.

(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK. Sept. 2S.-Vice Chancellor
Emery to-day appointed Charles J. Coe.
of Jersey City. receiver Of the American
Electric Vehicle Company, a New Jersey
corporation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Balloon Landed Safely.
Ry Associated Press.)

PARIS, Sept. ga dispa tch to the Velo
from Mont Pellier. Department of
Herault. says that Count De La Vauix's
balloon has been driven ashore safely
and descended yesterday afternoon at
Capite, between .yillerot and Les SaA"-s:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Smith Defends Himself.
lRr Assoc,ated press. \

(By Associated Press.)
INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Sept 2s-Gen-
eral Jacob II Smith In an address on
THE Philippines. before the National
rams made his first public utterance on
the Sa.nar campaign. He defended his
course and was cheered at the conclu-
Sion of his address.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
In FIuvanna.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
PALMYRA. VA. Sept. 23.-The books
at six of the eleven precincts in the
county have been closed. resulting in the
enrolment of 500 white and 46 coored
voters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Of the Board of Directors will be sub

a large excursion party from Coving-
ton, Va. is IN the city. The excursion
came over the James River division of
the Chesapeake and Ohio. and fourteen
cars We're necessary to handle the crowd.
They return this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Troops Have Quie,ing Effect.


(Ily Associated Press.l
SCRANTON, Pa, Sept 23.-The call
ing out of the Thirteenth Regiment had
quoting effect on the riotous strikers
and to-day was comparatively free from
lawlessness
The only serious affair to-day occurred
at Oiyphant, 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 at the Temple Com
pany's Lackawanna colliery, were am
pushed and shot down in the road Bert
is probably fatally wounded The other
received only flesh wound and will re-
cover
The non-union foreigners employed at
the Grassy Island Washery. near the
ELEPHANT Station. We're their way to
work to-day, and in passing the camp of
the newly arrived regiment, got into an
alteration with the soldiers and were
seriously drubbed. The affair was re-
ported to Colonel Watres by Detective
Crippen, of the Delaware and Hudson
Company, and the offending soldiers will
be court nlartialed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24

Mr. Bart Cowden, division freight and
passenger agent Of the Seaboard Air Line.
has been removed from Cartersville TO
Cedartown Ga
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
NEWS OF RAILROADS
Great Excursion Business Has Been
Handled This Summer.

At this. the close of the summer excur-
sion business out of Richmond. it is
learned from the passengers agents of
the Chesapeake and ONO. the Southern
and the Norfolk and Western railroads
that the business for the summer was
the heaviest ever handled.
The popularity of the Chesapeake and
Ohio and Norfolk and Western trips to
the seashore increased. while West Point,
the Southern's excursion point, became
one Of the places for picnics and one-day
outings in easy access of the city.
The last Trilby excursion of the year
will be run TO Norfolk and Virginia
Beach on next Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24
Sheldon Has Withdrawn.

iBy Associated Press.)
c.RATOGA. Sept. 23.-George r. Shell
don has withdrawn as candidate for lieu
tenant governor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24

President George W. Stevens. of the
Chesapeake and Ohio. is in New York at
tending meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors. At this meeting the annual report
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-24

number OF coal and iron police dispersed
the crowd.
An address was issued to the clergy of
the United States by the Peoples Alli-s
ance. asking them to pray for peaceful
settlement of the strike
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-05

LONDON.--In his weekly report 20 thf
war offce. Lord Kitchener states that ie
the week ended February I, ~ beers MeIt
as surrendered
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-05
A NEW FEDERAL COURT.
Merits of the Bill Presented to the
Congressional Committee.
Mr.. Ball Presented Strong Array of Facts and
Figures to Show the Necessity for 1t.
Referred to Subcommittee.

Washington, February 4.-The house
judiciary committee today took up and
began the consideration OF Representative
Bars bill creating the Southern Federal
judicial district IN Texas and establishing
a Federal court at Houston.
Facts and figures In support OF the bill
were nrst presented by Mr. Bali, who was
followed by Messrs. Cooper, slayden, shep-
pard, Henry, Klebcrg and Randall OF the
Texas delegation all Of whom presented
arguments In favor OF the measure
While. OF course. nothing can be said
positively as to the attitude Of members
Of the committee. it may be stated that
they all seemed to he impressed by the
fact that the Texas representatives were
unanimous In their support OF The BIN as
well as by the admittedly strong showing
OF the necessity for the new district made
by Mr. Ball and his colleagues. Among
other matters which MIR Ban brought 80
the attention OF the committee were com.
municatlonS from Federal Judges Bryant.
Meek and Maker Of the thrse pr'scnt dis.
trlcts, In all Of which II was stated that
the creation Of tie new district was salts.
factory all around.
A long list Of hgures showing the amour,
Of business handled by tho three judges
az present was also presented
Mr., Ball further stated that the only
objection which had been made to th,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-05
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
KNOXVILLE PEOPLE TURNED OUT
EN- MAssE TO MEET scHLGY'
Tonorro,v He Win Visit the Birth Place
OF Admiral Faraaut-The Program
in Detail.

Knoxville. Tenn, February i.-lhe trip
Of Admiral and Mrs Schley through East
Tennessee from Chattanooga to Knoxville
was one that they never can forget. AZ
cleveland. Athcus aud sweetvatcr, Louden
and Lenolr city and small places along
the route the entire populations Of the
towns turned out and the oyatlons we're
enthusiastic. At all points Admiral and
MIS-. Schley were called to the rear plat
form Of their private car where the adj
miral shook hands with the people while
Mrs. schley was virtunlly buried In horal
offerings from school children. Darkness
did not diminish the crowds aud immense
bonAres glenmed at many places.
Admiral Schley's entrance into Knoxville
ut s o'clock tonight was made amid a per-
feet din OF steam whistles and bells Pack.
ed around the Union station were fuzzy 5OoO
people who cheered again and again as
Inc train arrived The reception committee
which had met the party az Chattanooga
turned It's members over 10 the local enter
talnment committee OF 200 and after a
brief reception carriages were taken 70 the
Hotel Imperial. The admlrais carriage
was preceded by the Sixth regiment band
and a battalion Of the Sixth regiment and
the march 10 the Hotel Imperial was
through throngs Of people and red tre
Nominations, although the wind was biting
cold.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-05

Washington February "A piece OF
rows o' unusual interest 10 connection
with the Texas OH fields has developed here
In the Shape OF an announcement az the
effect that the navy department Is . a
preparing 10 make some extensive exuc i-
ments touching ON the matter cf the use
of crude oil from he beaumont feds as
fuel Tor the vessels or the navy, in t9e
place Of the cod which is being used ut
present The Post correspondent learned
from an attaehe Of the department tonight
that an estimate covering the probable cost
OF the proposed experiments Is now bInc
prepared ana will be submitted 10 CON
eIcss within the next few days. The es-
innate will probably he in the nelghbor.
hood of $4,000 II this sum is appro-
priated a large supply Of crude petroleum
from tie Texas fields win be purchased
and thorough tests viii be made for the
purpose Of ascertainlug whether the liquid
| fuel Will give as satisfactory results as
does the coal, aud whether SUCH arrange
ments can be made as will warrant the
department In making the change. There
is no doubt about the relative chenpncss Of
| oil. and it IS nid that the department has
| already satisfied itself on this point, after
| considerable amount Of correspondence
and investigation. There ~ llt.le doubt
! that. II no undue Influences are allowed
to enter into the matter, the proposed tests
! II made will prove entirely satisfactory
and that the change from coal TO oil vii
| be forthcoming.
| In this event the market for Texas pc
/ troleum win be very materially widened
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-05
DENTON GETS THE SCHOOL
WON OUT ON sEVENTYsixTH
BALLOT.
Taylor Stood Well and Was in Until
Terrell Got a Small Vote and
Was Dropped.

Austin, Texas, February 4.-The girls
Industrial school commission. after belng
IN session until Ii o'clock tonight ana
taking seycnty-slx ballots, located the
school at Denton ny vote Of s TO 5, Taylor
being the last place to contest with the
winner
rbe commission has been In executive
session al day and began ualloung at 3
p m rhirty-dve ballots were taken be.
fore supper Towards the last the toWns
Of Denton, Terrell and Taylor were run
ming nip aud tuck, the vote each time
being fve and four and four on the
seventy-hfth ballot Terrell fell down, re-
celving only three votes. and was dropped.
The school viii be an independent one
and the following committee was appoint.
ed to go TO Denton and make dual ar
Judgements as to getting the grounds. etc.;
Thomas. AIRS. stoddard, Rodney, Roberts,
Colquitt, Pfeuffer and Cleveland.
The usual vote Of thanks was adopted
and the commission adjourned until morn
ing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-05
Navy Department Is to Make Ex-
Deriments With 1t.
1T MAY DISPLACE THE COAL NOW USED
ON THE WARSHIPS.
Matter Is of Utmost Importance to the Producers
of the Fuel-Politcs May Cut Some
Figure in the Decision.

II Is impossible 10 saw with any degree OF
accuracy what amount OF money would be
expended annually by the. government for
ihe liquid fuol but there rs no doubt that
70 woult reach into the hundreds Of thous-
auds and possibly. Gwen beyond.
10 any event a decision on the part OF
department 10 use Texas OH would be
big thing for the Texas field, and would
htvc great deal % weight with those
consumers who. Notwithstanding the sue
cess that has attended the use al crude
petroleum a, fuel, still doubt tho adyisa-
liity OF making the change from coal
The government, 1t may De polluted out
in this connection. wonld be abe to get
It's oil AT very low figure 10 the event
that 1t decided to go Into the market. 1t
/ could establish feet % tank steamers
OF its own and, loading the vessels from
/ the pipe lines which extend to the sea-
beard could transport its fuel TO al ports
I which are now used as coaliqg stations.
on the whole, It is nke,y that nothing
more important than this conteup al d
move Of the navy department has occurred
in connection with the Texas field since the
drsi gusher was brought u.
II IS quite possible that the proposition
] 10 make an "lVlVlllatAVl 10 cover tue 90
Of proposed experiments will be opposed by
the representatives, OF those states which
produce coal, in as much as the coal bust
ness might suffer considerably II the us,
OF oil as fuel were TO ne decided on
The unfortunate part OF this phase Of
the matter SO far as Texas is concerned
lies in the fact that ALL or practically all
Of the coal producing states are strongly
republican. and that tho republican pE.ty
Is 10 power
However. Il IS believed that such a good
showing can be made for the Texas oil tina
10 amount OF political influence viii b'
able to prevent the navy department Of
nc'als who will have charge Of the tsst'
from doing the right thing in the premises
In any event, II might he we'll for 70
personalities Of the Texas detl TO iuteres
themselves In the matter to the end tha
Justice may be done In this large and glow
ing Industry Of the Lone star State.
The fact that j. NJ Guney aud other
Of big oil operators are republicans ani
are supposed to have considerable i1huenc
with the administration. is regarded as
favorable feature.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-05

creation OF the proposed new district had
come from the bar OF Waco. II was at
FIRST proposed to put Waco In the new dis.
trlot and leave laredo and Brownsville In
the Western district. whereupon the bar
Of the former place met aud protested
against the change. subsequently, how.
ever, George Clark chairman OF the com.
mittec appointed by the Waco bar to
handle the matter, wired Representative
Henry that he was willing for Waco to
be attached 10 Judge Maxey's district Mi.
lam county being retained with the coun-
lies already in that district and ten weeks
term of court arranged for. Mr. Bah SUBJ
mitted that the objection of Waco cams
before the members OF the bar there could
possibly have had chance 90 Investigate
the matter, and hat their action was
based ON their objection TO the transfer
m Waco from HE Northern 10 the pro-
posed new district Mr.. Ban spoke Of the
enormous Development Of the lumber, rice.
oil aud cotton INDUSTRIES around Houston.
Beaumont and Galveston, and said that thu
large amount Of Federal business IN that
section made the proposed district neees.
sary. Galveston, he pointed oSt was sup.
porting this measure.
Representative Gresham or the Ian
| Ter place spoke in favor of the bill, which
Was finally referred 10 a subcommittee
| composed o. Lanham n Texas Parker OF
| New Jersey aud Thomas Of Iowa.