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The Washington times., 1902-08-24
PROMINENT PERSONS
ABOARD PHILADELPHIA
Liner Arrives in New York From South
ampton and Cherbourg.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23,-Among tbs
passengers who arrived today On the
steamer Philadelphia from Southampton
and Cherboarg we're:
Lieutenant Allan. Lieutenant Cameron
John f. Archibald. Colonel Davidson. II
Bromley Davidson. Hon. Chauncey NJ
Depew, Mrs. Chauncey VI. Depew
Chauncey VI. Depew, jr.. Col. W. L.
Elkins, Julian D'EsIrange. Mrs. C. A.
Griscom. Samuel K. Grover, Charles u.
Hays. Miss Beatrice Irwin. W. II. Laf-
fan, DR.. Edward A. Magill Lieutenant
Metzler. Miss Jessie Millward. Frank P
Mitchell. William II. Nichols, Percy VI
Raymond, A. c. Roessler. Miss Hiida
Spong. :. +. Taylor. W NJ. Van NordeG
Harry Elkins Widener. General George
B. Williams, and Mason G. Worth.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24

First race-Six furlongs. Midnight
Chimes. 1Ol; Satirst. Songster. 1O3;
Schoharie. 109; The Talisman, SO; Isia,
11i; Guesswoik. SO; Kings Favorite,
101; John Hughes. Ben Howard, 1C7;
Delmarch, 116; To:chlight. Femesole,
106; Anecdote, 1903; Sadducee. 12o; May
j., 81; The Pride of Surrey, %; Fill
form. Maiden. 1O7; Stevedore, los; Ed
die Busch, 1O1; Hans Wagner, 100;
Rappenecker, 101 Lady Radnor, %; Sc
tauAet. Ill.
Second race - Steeplechasc; short
course. Inspector Stevens, los; Victor.
1872: Rising Sun. 1i2; Mr.. Stoffel, Perion,
49, Inkerman, 40; Galahad, iiS; Zyno.
lt0 Eophonc. 10.
Third race-Five and onc-nalf fur
longs. Wild Thyme, Scottish Blue, a.
Mary McCafferty, Louise Elston, 49,;
The Washington times., 1902-08-24
ADVANCE GUARD CAPTURES
THE SARATOGA CUP HANDILY
Saratoga Entries for Tomorrow.

Lady Albatross. 1Ol; Stamping Ground
"a: Virgin Soil, 10l.
Fourth race-Oue mile. Pretorius
l06; Flying Buttress, 100; Eo.oaster
1i3; Torchlight, 106; Huntressa, lG1
Amazon, IS; Cionmell. 81; Ro5signO!
S6; Stevedore, 81; Moor, 80; Setauket,
81.
Fifth race-Five and one-haif fur
longs. Virgin Soil, 157; Jack o Lan-
tern. Osgood. Reckless, CoJnterpoise,
Bouttonniere. Belgardo, 10; &uriesNiile
i07; Benduro, Diamante. FullHack, IN
nisbruck, 40; Forward. Nine Spot. 107;
Snowman. 10: Bridesmaid II, 10I; Erbe
Arcade. Mayor Graham, 110; Or. Hag-
yard, Cloch dor. 107; Loipsic, 10.
Sixth race-Mile and fur!ong 20
rooster, I12; Ethics, 100; Red Path. 100;
Huntressa. 80; Cunard, j0l; Carbuncle,
107; Baron Pepper. %: Andy Williams,
9S; st. Finnan. 90; Janice. %.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24
BOY KILLS HIMSELF
BECAUSE OF BEATING
Colored Lad Could Not
Bear Humiliation.
Clarence Coleman Was Chastised By
His Stepfather and Shot
Himself.

Incensed over a bea-ing which had
been given him by his sterfat ther. Clar-
ence Coleman, sixteen-year-old col
ored boy residing at PAS X Street south
west. shot himself in the right temple
with revolver about 10 o'clock yes
terday morning. resulting in instant
death. The suicide occurred in the home
Second Street southwest. Coroner Nev:,t
viewed the remains shortly after the
tragedy occurred and issued a certifi-
cate of death from suicide. The bod ;
was then removed to the mcrgue.
Young Coleman. 1t is said, had never
had a very pleasant life since his
mother married second time. Ac-
cording to all accounts, he and his
stepfather could seldom agree. Yes
terday morning the lad received whip
ping which greatly angered him. shortly
after being chastised ne walked around
TO the home CT Mary Bruce. He was
said TO be deeply in love with the
Bruce woman's daughter and apparently
SOuShN Hci AOi - iAiEsRths-
Said He Would Shoot Himself.
AT the Bruce home he handed TO
the time, the keys to pool roon- of
which he was janitor. He then en-
tered the house and met Mrs Bruce
He complained of feeling ill. and said
that his stepfather had beaten him. The
woman tried 20 comfort him, but found
that her efforts were being wasted.
Suddenly young Coleman drew a re-
volver. and, turning TO Mrs. Bruce. ax-
claimed:
I'm going TO kill myself
Don't do ii here" she said-not TAX
ing niu seriously at first.
Then as she glanced at his face she
realized chat he was in earnest. She at
once began to plead with the boy 10
desist from his intentions.
He turned from her and walked into
the dining room. A moment later there
was a sharp report. followed By the
sound of his body falling
Went to Dining Room Alone.
Mrs. Bruce OWNED that the lad had
carried out his intention. and rushed
to the dining room. There she founl
the lifeless body of young Coleman ~
ing on the floor face downward The
revolver was still tightly clasped in his
right hand. 1t was evident from the
position OF the body that the bullet had
taken effect instantly. and that the lad
had not stirred after falling on the
floor.
From an ugly hole in his right temple
stream of blood was flowing. slowly
forming little red pool about the
PROSTATE form
The Bruce woman ran out into the
street and screamed for help. Her
cries. added to the sound of the pistol
shot. soon brought Policemen Lucas. Of
the Fifth precinct, and Norris, of the
Fourth. to the scene of the suicide. They
at once summoned the Emer gency Hos
p:tal ambulance. Upon its arrival DR.
Stuart made a hasty examination OF the
lad Life was already extinct
When Coroner hewitt arrived he or
dered the body removed TO the morgue
pending an investigation.
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AiEship Man Sues Gates.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Aug. 23.-Dr. E.
L. Drake, who has invented an airshlp.
has entered suit against John w
Gates. of Chicago. for $50 600 damages.
The suit grows out OF the recent re-
ports that come from Chicago that John
W. Gates and others had formed z COM
pany 10 manufacture one OF Mr. Drakes 6
airships. The report proved a hoax DR.
Drake claims that these reports were
the cause OF breaking up a deal he had
with some Washington parties Ii is
said that negotiations are pending
toward compromise.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24
MARY MILLS WORSE.
Little Girl Struck by Torpedo in a
Precautions Condition.

Mary Mills, the eleven yearold col
ored girl no was severely injured sew
eral da, by the explosion of rail-
road torpedo with which she was play
ing. is in a precarious condition at the
Homeopathic Hospital. Physicians re-
ported last night that q change for the
worse had been noticed ,, her condition
and that her recovery is doubtful. An
operation will be performed today to To-
cate the small bits of steel and tin
which penetrated the girls face and
shoulder.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24
CONTROL OF JOCKEYS
A RAGING PROBLEM
TAINTED ON DUTY.
Policeman Frech Succumbed to Attack
of Stomach Trouble.

While standing In line at midnight
roll call at the Fifth precinct station
Policeman J. P. Frech suddenly reeled
forward and fell to the floor in an un-
conscious condition. His comrades had
him removed to Providence Hospital.
DR.. Dunig2n. the resident physician
at the hospital. revived Frech and had
him removed to his home. 10 C Street
northeast The doctor stated that the
policeman was suffering from stomach
trouble, and had tainted as a result of
main.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24
POLICE WILL SELL
VARIETY OF ARTICLES
auction of Goods Lost,
Strayed or Stolen.
Annual Sale VIII Begin Tuesday Morn
ing-Forty Bicycles viii Be
Disposed Of.

The regular sale of property confis-
Gated by The local Police Department
during the past SIX months will be held
at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in the
warerooms OF James W. Radcliffe. auc-
tioncer. 800 Pennsylvania Avenue north
vest. Owing to the variety OF articles
ia be sold an immense crowd it is
thought will as usual attend the sale.
One of the features of the sale will
be the putting upon the block of more
than forty bicycles OF every description
and make. These iron horses were
found on the streets by policemen. an
as their owners have never put in an
appearance TO claim them. they will be
sold To The hiyhest hidders.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24

upward: selling; one mile Drummoud.
81 (Redfern). to ! won: Satirist. 103
Burns. TO !. second; Lee King. lC5
(O'Connor). 20 !. third Time. 1:i0.
The Apagon. Prince Richard. Heroics,
ana StavedCre also ran.
Sc-atched-Swact Tooth. Dixieline. and
Mar J.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24
Regular Department Store.

Trunks. overcoats. underwear. neck
ties, pockeiknives, collars, shoes. one
hat of exceeding peculiar design, which
looks as though it had once been the
property OF Zachary Taylor in the ante
neilum days; pipes. razor-straps. dom
mos. picture frames. various kinds OF
jcwe!ry. umbrellas, cigars. harness,
fountain syringe and perpetual calen-
aar. linen busters, blankets. lady's waist,
and hundreds OF other articles will be
sold.
The sale will be conducted by Chief
Property Clerk Arthur Kemp. who has
made all the necessary arrangements
and has secured the approval of the Dis
tric; Commissioners II will take six or
eight wagons to convey all of the stuff
to be sold to the auctioneer's place.
Owing to the great amount of ma
terial TO be sold it is more than likely
that thea sale viii be continued on
Wednesday until everything has been
sold.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24

The number of pace followers who
have met with serious accidents this sea-
son on the cycle track is the largest
on record. It is eStimated that fully %
FER cent have met with some accident.
McEachsrn met his death, and scores
of riders received broken collar bones
and other injuries.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24

Little Joe" Nelson, the eighteen
year-old brother of the late Johnnie"
Nelson. is riding faster now by several
seconds 10 the mile than his great broth
or ever rode. Little joe is a wonder.
and SO was Johnnie" The statement
that Joe" is riding faster than John
ME" is no discredit upon the record of
the great little rider. who was the SEN
sation of 1900 and 1901, and with the
masses one of the most popular riders
who ever got upon a wheel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
READY FOR TO-DAY'S CAME
and Lee in Good Trim for
v. P. l. Struggle.
ISnacia1 Disna tch to The aTiueal

LEXINGTON, VA, October TO-
Strenuous efforts are being put forth BY
the football aggregation of Washington
and Leo University for the game In
Lynchburg Saturday afternoon with the
cadets from Blacksburg. Since the adj
vent of Mr.. D. M. Ballet Princeton's
famous center, the boys have taken on
new interest in the game, because they
realize that to measure up to the ex-
pectations Of their friends they will
have to play ball this season. Coach
Ballet has the team well in hand, al
though he has had but a few days In
order to discover their metal
Both the line and the backs are doing
WELL and the contest with the Polytechs
is expecte to be close aah exciting. Man
ager McNulty has just returned from.
Lynchburg. where he went to make
final arrangements for the game. The
rate from Lexington for the round trip
will be s.. and a good crowd is expected
to accompany the boys. Following will
be the players in the game: Stone. CEN
ter: Conover and Judy, right guard; Nc
Neill, (captain>. right tocl1le: Ross. right
end: Sterrett, left guard; Trundle, left
tackle; Dawson and Smiley. left end !;
Campbell and Marshall, quarter-ba ok:
Haw. right half-bacll: Dotson, left half
back; Walker, full-back. Accompanying
the team will be Coach Ballet and Man
ager 1IcNulty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
A HORSEMAN MARRIED
MIR. Jack SpratIey Wins a Fair Bride in
North Carolina.
especial Dispatch TO The Times)

4. II 2 + =
DENDRoN. VA, Oct 1o.-A very pref
Is ana interesting marriage took place
near Townsville, N. c.. at the residence
OF Mrs Sallie Boyd, the BRIDES mother,
Wednesday. Oct. Sth. The contracting
parties were Miss Lucy Boyd and Mr..
Jack Spratley, Of Dendron. Va.
The bride Is a member Of one Of the
best known families Of Eastern North
Carolina, and the groom Is widely
known dealer In fine horses for the New.
York market, numbering among his Gus
toners the most wealthy and prominent
men OF this country. While Mr.. sprat-
ley's nome Is Dendron. his business re-
uuires him to spend most of his time in
New York. having as his headquarters
the New York Horse Exchange. No.
1884 Broadway.
The bride was handsomely gowned In
white silk. the bridal veil being caught
UP With q handsome diamond brooch. the
gift Of the groom. She was given away
by Mr.. r. b. Boyd. a successful to-
bacco dealer Of Warrenton. N. c., the
best man being Mr.. r. G. Spratley, Of
Petersburg, Va, nephew Of the groom.
The wedding presents were very numer-.
Gus and valuable
The bridal party arrived at Wakefield
Thursday morning. where they were met
by special car on the s., S. & S. Rail
way, which conveyed them to Dendron.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
TYNDALL ASKS INFORMATION
The Runaway Fredericksburg Boy Res
turned to His Home.
(snec,al Dispatch to The Tines

4 ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct. 1o.--F. v.
sTyndall. Of Richmond. has written to
Coroner W. r. Purvis making inquiries
concerning the unknown man who was
killed BY a Southern Railway train In
s CITY September 30th last. Mr.. Tyndall
states that he believes the unknown man
is a friend of his. who has been missing
from Richmond for some time. Coroner
Purvis will send him the necessary in
formation.
@. %. Bragden. aged sixteen years, who
recently ran away from the home OF his
parents at Fredericksburg, Va. for tbs
purpose OF attending the g.. A. r. encamp-
7ent. was this morning sent back to his
home, his father having sent the railroad
ticket.
lpon receipt Of q telegram from his
.ather. c. e. Bragden.
Cards have been issued for the marriage
f Miss Anna v. Williamson and Mr..
libra n Shuman, both of this CITY,
-hich will take place in the First Bap-
list Church, Wednesday, October I'D, at
q o'clock in the evening.
The Alexandria Golf Club has elected
he following officers to serve for TIE
lent: w. F. Lambert, svice-president;
Gardner T.. Boothe secretary, and Miss
Emily v. Gibson. easurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
LET US HAVE PEACE
Union Soldiers Adopt Resolutions Of
Friendship for Confederates.
(Ry Associated Prsss.l

WASHINGTON, Oct 1O.-Befors I'D.
journment to-day the encampment OF the
G. "A. r. adopted a resolution. submitted
by Past Comma nder-in-C Chief Eurdetto.
endorsing the position taken by C0m1nan-
der-in-Chiet Torrance In his recent ad-
dress calling for assistance from mem.
bers of the G.. a. r. Cor the home for
Confederate soldiers at Mountain Creek.
Ala. urging upon the veterans senshraliy
kindness towards their foes Of the Civil
War.
Since his arrival In Washington Cen
ances Of appreciation Of the spirit Of
that address from his comrades of the
Grand Army. There have also come to
him a number Of letters and telesrams
from points in the South expressing ap-5
probation. In some instances these. com.
munications advise him Of the action OF
posts of ex-Confederate veterans endors-
ing the address, Among other letters re-
of Montgomery, Ala, who is interested
In the Mountain Creek home, from which
the following is an extract:
"Contri buttons. as result OF your In.
spired and inspiring letter, continue to
reach me from enarly every part Of the
Union I have received up to date. as
all money that could be sent me is the
brotherly love, good will, gentleness and
kindness which pervades every letter that
have received, and have yet to hear Of
bama, either as to your action, or as to
mine in receiving the funds contributed.
] read your letter a short time ago to the
old soldiers at the home at Mountain
Greek, and every one of them said: May
God bless General Torrance, and such I
believed to be the prayer OF every true
soldier in Alabama:
Tin my opinion. down to this date, no.
thing has ever been done that is so cal
cula1ed to obliterate all the scars OF war
and to wipe out forever all bitterness be-
tween those who wore the Blue and the
Gray, as your action In this matter: and
while there may be few who came In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
CHARLOrTESvlLLE'S VOTE
vhe Vote Much Diminished by Striking
Off Students Names.

~
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Oct. TO-
In the First Ward 22s whites and 8 col
ored voters were registered OF the
latter. one. a graduate OF Hampton In
sutute. came In under the understanding
clause: one cAme In under the property
owning clause OF tho new instrument,
and one 81 the son OF Confederate
0oidlof.
One OF the eight colored men registered
Ia this ward. j. 7. Taylor. represented
Albenarle and Charlottesville in the I'm
deTwood Convention. He is a very
worthy and prosperous citizen.
In the Second Ward. 1so whites were
registered and 26 colored. is OF the latter
being admitted on the property clause.
IN the Third Ward 165 were registered,
lS8 being white aud II colored. OF thu
latter. IA qualified under the property
clause. One white man and q colored
were rejected on the understanding
clause. The former registration books
showed. after a thorough purging. vot-
ing strength OF Ro whites and 20 colored.
a nouse-1o-house canvass was made in
this ward.
In the Fourth Ward 246 voters were
registered, u being colored and nearly all
Of these getting votes on the property
clause, Tho Fourth Ward vote was much
diminished by the purging Of students
names from the Lists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
A REQU|SITlON ON
V|RG|h 4 ! | GOVERNOR.
Both Sssbosrd and Coast Line.
Using Wood Burners.
ENGINES En-. ARE BEING CHAN GEO.
ENGINES. ARE BEING CHANGE
The North Carolina Tobacco Growers
TO Meet in Ra!eigh-The Raleigh
Gun Club Closes Its Season
With the Annual Shoot.
Especial D,spatea to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
RALEIGH, N. c.. October 1O.-The RAJ
leigh Gun Club closed the season yester-
day with an annual shoot that attracted
considerable attention. 11r. James /.
johnson won the gold medal. breaking
forty-hve out of a possible fifty clay pig
cons. Mr. r. T. Gowan came out second.
"A meeting Of North Carolina tobacco
growers is called to be held in this city
during fair week, October 9th to 3oth.
Colonel John S. Cunningham is presiden,
of the State Tobacco Growers Assocla-
ton.
WOOD BURNERS.
Colonel Frank Huger, superintendent Of
TIE Second Division Of the Seaboard All
Line. says an order has been issued for
all engines on the Carolina Central from
Hamlet to Wilmington to be changed
from coal to wood burners on account OF
the scarcity OF coal. He says the com
pany hopes to get coal enough to supply
all main line engines.
The Atlantic Coast Line is having many.
OF its engines changed to wood burners.
A REQU1sIT1ON.
Governor Aycock issued a requisltior
to-day on Governor Montague, Of VII:
GINA, for Ed Davis, who is wanted I
Durham to serve an unfinished sentence
for larceny It was in 1855 that he was
first convicted and sentenced for one yea
He ESCAPED after few months and was
brought back in 1898, but again got away
and has since been at large. he IS no"
thought to be In Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
THE REGISTRATION
IS WINDING UP.
Fit..n colorsd Voters Come
Around With Sho!guns.
lf CAN'T VOTE, WON'T WORK
4 Queer Revenge Practiced in Nor
cumberland County Against the
Whtes-Nearly . Thousand Ne>
gro Votes OF In Alexandria
Especial pespatch to The T.mes. !,

Especial D4spatch to The Tmes.)
HEATASNILLE. VA. October 1o.-Thc
registration is completed at Burgess,
Store Precinct. The old registration was
lol white and 21e colored. Those register
ing under the new Constitution number
1aC white ana forty-four coiored.
At Lillian Precinct the registration
closed with seventy-six white and thirty
two colored enrolled. against 1Ss white
and 1856 oolored on the old registration
books.
The negroes who were turned down are
still very much worked UP and bitter
against the white people. The societies
which they have been organizing are
growing In favor.
Ono lady waited until Thursday Tor her
waehwonan to come and get the Clothes
but when sho still did not come the lady
went to see her and asked her II she was
eick. and the washwoman said: NO in
deed. amt sick. Haven't you heard
the news? done signed the pledge. My
husband 10 able to support me; amt
e~1ne to work for the white folks no
more
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
v. M. is FIRST GAME
Will Go Up Against ST. Adams at Lexs
ington This Afternoon.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
LEXINGTON, VA. October 10
The game between Eastern College Of
Maryland and the Virginia Military In
stitute for Thursday afternoon was
called off. The first game for the cadets
will take place at the institute To-mor-
row afternoon between the V N. I. team
and the strong team from st. Adams.
Under the coaching Of Sam Walker the
cadets are ready for the fray, and they
say they are going to win. The team
this year is composed Of new men, hence
there Is degree Of uncertainty as to
what they can do. They have the
pluck. and that always counts. The fol-
lowing will compose the team for Sat
urday's game: Lee, center; Pace and
Utter, guards; Leftwich. Nolan and Du-
vail, tackles; Milton, Copper. Burrows
and Rankin. ends: eDewey (captain)
Paul Funkhouser. Jones C1aegett and
Kennon, backs. The substitutes will be:
Crowles Ctey, Pace. Lewis, and Warren.
H. L. Flowree is manager of the team.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
Y. M. G. A. Meetings.

The greater Mems meeting held under
the auspices of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association. will take place to-mor-
row afternoon at o'clock instead OF $3.50
in the association auditorium. The hour
is changed in order that DR.. Byrin w.
King may speak later to mixed audi
ence. His theme will be THE Silent
Partner In Scriptural reading he Is
q master.
The older boys meeting will be held In
the parlor Of the association at 2:S0
o'clock. Officers will be elected.
The first workers conference Of the
season will be held Sunday morning at
7:45 % clock and will be a joint meeting
Of the workers and league members.
The conversational Bible class viii
meet at the close Of the greater mems
meeting and will be conducted by Gen
eral Secretary Mckee.
Saturday Sunday school lesson study
open to all. 5 o'clock 2. NJ. in charge Of
DR.. e. L. Pell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
ALEXANDRIA COMPLETE

Nearly Thousand Negroes D'sfran>
chised by understanding Clause.
Special Dispatch to The uucs.)
Z ALEXANDRIA. VA, October lo-Ine
registration for this city was completed
st 9 o'clock tonight, with 1914 whites and
lse colored registered. This is only about
onc-half of the white vote and one-tenth
of the colored This is. practically speak
ing. tho elimination Of the negro vote,
as there are at least q thousand negro
votes in the city.
The NEGROES offered to register. but
were turned down on the understanding
clause, and most of those who registered
got In on other clauses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-11
FIREPROOF OFFICE WANTED
The Local Contractor May Yet Get the
Public Building.
Especial Dispatch to Thp Times.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Oct 1o.-No-
tice was served upon the Councilmen Of
Newport News to-day that on next Mon.
day. the first day of the term of the Cor
poration Court for October, Clerk Of the
Courts D. G. Smith will apply to Judge
Barham to grant 1nandamus compelling
them to provide for the erection of a
hreproof Office for the records of the city.
West Richardson, the Newport News
contractor whose bid Tor the construc-
ton of the public building here was very
little above that OF the lowest bidders,
has returned to the city.
Mr.. Richardson says there is a possi
bility that he will get the contr>r.t. not
on the score that he is q local contractor.
but because his bid provided for complet-
Ing the building In fifteen months. while
the others were for twenty.