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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

Thought There May Be 0pposi
ton, but the Concurrence Of
Lower Branch Expected.

Despite the fact that the Board OF AL
dermen unanimously adopted the Minor
resolution calling for the appointment OF
a committee from both branches Of the
City Council for the purpose OF invests
eating alleged municipal corruption. It de-
veloped yesterday that several members
Of the Com mon. Council are opposed to
record to this effect when the matter
comes up for their consideration at a
special meeting which will be called for
one night next week. They are OF the
opinion that the matter was thoroughly
siftcd by the special grand jury and can
see no good reason for the Council taking
up the work
there Is little doubt that the Common
Council. Will concur in the action OF the
higher branch ana the resolution will be
signed by Mayor Taylor. after which the
committee will be named, two from the
Board Of Aldermen and three from the
Common Council
1t is probable that several Councilmen
will wait upon President Bloombcrg to-
day or tomorrow FOR the purpose of re-
OF the body over which he presides to
act upon the resolution.
1t is the desire of those who are strong
~ in favor OF the appointment of the
committee and a thorough investiga ton,
that the very strongest members Of the
Council shall be placed on this committee.
and with an idea in4view TO 81 tisfying this
both branches CT Co1neil wifi name as
committeeman nlenbers of the highest
standing, whose findings will be a ccepte ed
in fun confidence by the community.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
.R|XEY AND WILLARD
SPEAK AT STAFFORD
The Court Mas Too Busy II
Hanover to Admit Of
Speak ng.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)
FREDERIChSBUR VA, Oct. 10
Congressman John f. RiSey and Lieu
tenant-Governor Joseph E. Willard de-
livered addresses on the political issues
at Stafford Courthouse to-day. It was
regular court day. but very small
crowd was present. The Republicans
were not represented by a speaker, al
2thoushr.4ley have nominated Mr.. Skinker.
of F'auquier, as candidate against Con-
gresham Rixey, the Democratic nominee.
Mr.. RiSey did not speak more than
thirty minutes. during which time he
praised the work Of the Constitutional
Convention. urged all to register where
the books have not closed. referred to
his record IN Conrress and predicted a
sueeping Democratic victory this fail.
Mr.. Willard made more extended
speech. He is quite a favorite in Stat
ford, and his audience gave him very
close attention, making up in enthusiasm
what it lacked In numbers.
Afr. Willard reviewed tho history Of the
Democratic party, spoke at length Of Its
MANY achievements in the interest OF the
people, arraigned the Republican party
for its shortcomirg touched On the tar
III and other national issues and was Sc
we're in his condemnation OF the trusts.
The speech was a splendid one for the
Democrats and will undoubtedly strength
en- the cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
BIG BONFIRE IN
NORFOLK STREETS
Gambling ParaphernaIia Burned
in Front Of Police Station.
PLUMBERS STRIKE ] i: I 6 ENDED
The Sewers of One Of the City Wards
in Norfolk the Property Of Private
Company-Rev. G. e. Stuart
Z to Assist in Crusade.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines3

Especial Dispatch to The HTines.)
& NORFOLK, VA, October l5.-Tnes plum
beIs strike IS ended In a compromise.51n Inc
UNION men will go to work Tomorrow,
while the journeynen are to get 70 cents
q day more pay. they wills work one hour
longer, which it at the rate OF Il IL cents
per day, less than they were getting
when the strike began Their previous
pay was g and s2.75 per day.
The sewerage systems Of the Seventh
Ward, are no longer free. They have been
bought by a private company for s25cg1.
The sewers were put down by the
land companies before the Seventh Ward.
became part Of the city and
when the streets, in which the sewers
are laid. were the property. Of the land
companies, and not pubic thoroughfares.
SEWERS PRIVATE PROPERTY.
The land company claimed that the
sewers were their property, and that they
would dispose OF them as they Pleased
They sold out. and the sewers are now
the property Of one private corporation
There was great bonfire Of gamblers
paraphcrnalia in the streets tonight.
During recent raids. the police had ac-
curnula ted room full Of roulette tables.
wheels, poker tables. cards and other de-
vices. used by gamblers.
1I1GItA>iAAlfA SSAN4I
To-day a corresnondence occurred be-
tween Mayor Riddick and Po3ce Justice
TAYLOR. as to the legal, disposition of tho
apparatus. with the result that o'clock
this afternoon, Chief Vellnes had over
$500 worth o: property burned in front Of
the station house.
No announcement had been made OF the
fire. but a great crowd collected to wit
ness the destruction of the implements.
Tho crusade against gamblers and II
auor SEEING on Sunday. Is proceeding
with vigor here. and those who are push
ing it, have engaged Rev. George R,
Stuart the revivalist, to come here to
continue the work.
BOTTLERs ELECT OFFICERS.
The American Boilers Protective As
sc ciation. in convention here to-day. elect
ed the 70; owing officers: President, Hen
ry erase. Of Rock Island. Ill: First Vice
President, A Hasselbaurl, of Providence.
r. L; Secnd Vice-Pres dent. W. CT,
Dietrich. Of Baltimore. Md; Third Vice
President. Louis Hilmen Of Philadelphia.
Pa; Treasurer. Henry l.. Schmidt, Of
Hcbolien. n. j.
New Haven. Conn. was selected as the
placefor holding the next convention. The
convention endorsed the deposit system
on bottlers. and VIZ assess members IS
each to maintain national orga nicer Of
the association
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
SAYS THE PERMITS
ARE OF TEN DELAYED.
Mr.. Chifley Thinks Engineer Hard
on His Company.
WIRES UNDER GROUND HERE
WIRES UNDER GROUND HERE
Those Of the Telegraph Companies
Soon to Be, and Notices 10 Se
Served on the Passenger and
Power Company.

AT the meeting of the Council Commit
leo on Streets yesterday afternoon 1t
developed that Mr. Hunt Chipley, OF the
Southern Bell Telephone Company, is OF
the opinion that City Engineer Cutshaw
has a grievance against the corporation
with which he is Connected. AS result
Of this belief on part of Mr.. Chipcy the
committee devoted an hour or more 10
listening to remarks made by the su-
perintendent in regard to certain permits
FOR holes which his company had re-
uuested Colonel Cutshaw TO grant. II
Southern Bell Company has been getting
q little the worst of ia from the Engi-
nccr,s Department, holding up permits
and delaying work. Having disposed of
,,,o ar TWO other matters OF more or less
tmportance, the committee adjourned at
the conclusion of the remarks oil MI.
t,hlpley without taking final action on
the particular matter in which he was
Interested They will meet again ms
AFTERNOON at 70 clock.
MIR tCl1lPLEltS@ COMPLAINT.
The remarks Of Mr.. Chi,ley were made
an his characteristic manner and were
quite pointed. Although he did not as
serr directly that Colonel Cutshaw and
his corps Of assistants had caused the
Southern Bell Company unnecessary de-
lay without grounds Tor action Of this
kind, it was an easy matter to Judge
from the tenor of his remarks that he
does not regard the City Engineer as a
friend TO the corporation With which he
is connected.
During the couisc OF his remarks Mr..
Chipley said that since "a certain In
stance which the CD members of this
d committee remember applications OF his
company to place poles and string lines
had been delayed time after time by the
City Engineers department.
Ii is supposed that the speaker was re-
ferring TO the break between the Bell
Company and the city some Years ago. 8
NO UNNECESSARY DELAY.
Colonel CutShaw was not present at tho
meeting. being confined to his home on
account Of Illness. However, Assistant
City Engineer Bolton was on hand. and
took different view from that entertain
ed by Mr.. Chiplcy. Not being familiar
with all Of the applications his superior in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
HAVE MORE MONEY
OR MAKE NO Gas
City Being Confronted With This
Condition Committee Asks
Extra Appropriation.

Unless the City Council adopts a recon-
incubation ofo the Committee on Light
and appropria tes $, SEQ with which to puf-
chase fuel for and pay the employees OF
the gas works, that institution Will hive
! to b. closed down within the next month.
That this state OF affairs exists was te-
velored at a meeting of the committee
held last night. Superintendent Knowles
made the request for an additional lppro-
pr!ation It appears that the coal strike
is entirely responsible for the 5hortness
in the Light Department funds.
After hearing the statement OF Mr..
Knowles the committee decided to recon-
ment. to the Council that they appropri-
ate the necessary money, $500 II which
will be used for pay rolls and $1,000 for
the purchase OF fuel with which to make
the gas.
Despite the trouble which manufactr-
r.rs and others have experienced in get
ting coal. Superintendent Knowles has
been fortunate in this respect since the
situation assumed its grnye aspect He
has always mad = f-iriy large supply OF
steam ard anthracite coal OF hsnf a the
Eas works. but he has seen cor.reh.d t.
pay eytoruonate prices fer It. az q result
OF which the funds OF his department
have nearly all been used Up IN >dtG
ton. the fuel has not been OF the best
quality, necassitatfng that g nunhe- Of
additional benches BE- hSnted NJ Il: ORDER
to make gas enough to supply tbs ever
! increasing demand This. In turn. has
required that more labor be employed.
TIE natural result, being 4 strong psisl
on the money appropriated for pay roll
| purposes.
Mr. Knowles added that recently the
people from whom he has been purchas-
| ing coal took 1t upon themselves to re-
fuse paying freight fearing con1scation
| By the railroads. This has r,ads it nee
ess=ary that the freight charges be paid
at this end OF the tue. com e1liug HIN, to
| go down IN his pocket for the money.
He asked that he be reimbursed and that
| the chairman be instructed IN the future
| to sign vouchers for the payment OF the
railroads for hauling the coal. This az
| ton was taken.
], petition from the Elks asking that a
hight be placed in the head Of AZ alley
| in the rear Of. their home was granted
The committee decided to furnish free
Of charge 2n1.noo cubic feet Of gas to the
| Mechanics Institute
Present at. the meeting were Messrs.
Wood Winston, Ferguson. Stein. Washer
| Gilbert and Miner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
He CONFESSES TO
MURDER OF CHM
Whitney Says That With His Pal
O'Brien He Xii ed C. B. Chinn
and Wounded His Son.
(By Associated Press.).

LEXINGTON, ky, Oct. 15.-Earl
Whitney, the young man charged with
the murder Of Charles B. CHM. and
with seriously wounding his son, Asa,
made complete confession here to-day,
admitting that he and Claude O'Brien.
his pal did the killing. Whitney said
#O'Brien fired the shot that killed Chinn,
and admitted that the shot in his knee
was inflicted by Asa Chinn in the strus-
gle that followed.
He told where the pistol was hidden.
and officers went to the place and found
the pistol. Colonel Rodgers Williams
on the order of Governor Beckham, has
ordered two companies Of the State mi
litia to report at their armory here to
protect the two prisoners.
The feeling against the men is In
tense. and violence is feared. The sheriff
has sworn in thirty deputies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
MORRIS PARK RACES
River Pirate, Rossignol and Rockwater
Were the Winning Favorites.
(By Associated Press.l

(By Associa ted Press-1
NEW YORK. Oct. 15.-Rlrer Pirate.
Rosslgnol and Rockwater were the WIN
ming fsvorites at Morris Park to-day.
the other events going to long shots
The NTH. efcGrathiana Selling Stakes,
the feature event. went to the favorito
Rossignol. 1iusidora made the early
pace. but in the stretch Rossignol tooR
command and won easily with Lady
Sterling second and Huntressa third.
Summaries:
First race-selliug, steeplechase. about
two miles-h1arylander 90 to y first, De
Cameron (l2 to y second, z. 3. sack
90 to u third Time. 400.
Second race-highweisnt handicap, Tor
all ages, the Eclipse course-River Pr
rate III to - first, syrlin Qs to 3 sec
ond, Sparkle Esher Is to y third. Time,
1:1111z
Third race-The h1cGrathiaaa Stakes.
selling, last seven furlongs of the With
ers r1ile-Rossignol Is to 3 first. Lady
Sterling Is to y second. Huntressa 6 to
y third. Time, 1:os.
Fourth race-sellinS. for two-year-olds
last seven furlonss Of Withers mile
Rinrdove as to y first, Nevermore q tt
- second, Christine A. Is to y third.
Time, 1:2SA.
Fifth race-handicap. for thrsc-year-
Odds tho Withers mile-Rockwater Q1
to s. first. Dom Paul & to y second.
Cameron e to y third Time, 1:41A
Sixth race-sellinE, for three-year-olds
and upwards. mile and sixteenth, over
the hill-N1cWilliam. Is to y first, Prince
Richard q to y second. Queen Carnival
6 to y third. Time. 1:4sA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
STILL TALK OF TESTING 1T
Conference in Washington as to Fight
ing Over New Constitution.
Especial Dispatca to The Tincs.)

WASHINGTON. Oct. 15.-Judse L. l..
Lewis. Mr.. John s Wise, Jordan Thomp-
son anu James T@r,s met in Washington
to-day for a conference on the question
of fighting the rev Constitution of Vir-
son. there were several other negroes
present The meeting was held in the law
office of ex-senator. John NJ. Ihurston,
but so far as could be learned it was
productive OF no definite results.
The former Nebraska Senator is in the
West, having returned from Hawaii only
a few days since. and as no is one Of
the most important lawyers In the case,
little could be done without him. The
conference. therefore, adjourned without
having done anything but discuss the
matter In general way. Mr.. Wise left
for Richmond this evening.
Captain Wise arrived in the city last
night and Is the guest of DR.. ST. Julien
Oppenhimer. He hurried to the Horse
Show soon after getting here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
ne tie theatres

Lord Strathmore. which was presented
at the Academy at two performances
Yesterday is not the kind of play one
likes Marion, the March!oness Of Fava-
sour, is one of those slren-llke women
who probably figure more often in
French novel, and those in imitation OF
them, than they do in real life. 1t is not
an easy matter TO get in sympathy
with a PLAY like Lord Strathmore'-not
during Horse Show week, anyway. Miss
Virginia Drew Prescott. as Marion.
Marchioness of Navasour. displayed the
outlines of a beautiful figure, and she
Seemed tle sort of woman who might
farinate some men and place them I'M
der her spell. But she didn't act as Well
as she looked. The company was not a
clever one.
The sOuinlan and Wall Ministries will be
seen at the Academy Saturday. matinee
and night. Everybody who has ever seen
minstrel knows Dan Ouinlan.5 He is
tho prince of interlocutors. and a jolly
GOOD fellow he is. who has honestly Won
bis title. For years he sat in the center
for George Wilson (the best Of them all
-hut he has seen his day., and later he
presided over the first part for AL. Y.
Fields. ouinlan, now that he has gone
in for himself, will no doubt be given
a royal reception here.
The Giffen Company will inansurate
its fan and wintcs season here WedneS-
day. October 10Th. Everybody IS anxious
10 become acquainted with his new stock
company, and its initial appearance mere
will be most interesting event. The
company opens in Norfolk next Monday.
In '.Theodora.'' the spectacular drama
by victorien Sardou, the second section
OF the George Fawcett Company. which
opens tonight at the Bijou. will have
tie greatest production ever undertaken
on the stage Of that house. Instead OF a
matinee to-day, as advertised. the mat
nees will be given on Friday and Sat
rrday.
For next week Manager Wells. Of the
Bijou. announces Jim the Penman,''
which is one of the strongest dramas the
stage has ever known This viii! be pre-
scented sumptuousiy by the George Faw-
cett Company headed BY Miss Mary
Shaw.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
COFFEE WISE.
Holds Fast Until You Get Knock


Il had used coffee moderately up to
FiN years ago. writes a lady from Piney
Creek, Nd. when was seized With an
attack of nervous prostration. and was
forbidden coffee by my physician. ] was
constantly under treatment for nearly
three years After my recovery j once
took a cup of coffee, and il made me SO
zNcl. / did not want any more.
After the nervous prostration my stom-
ach was Very weak. SO that / had to be
careful With my appetite. As soon as
would cat certain thinssl would have an
attack of stomach trouble. sometimes last
ing several weeks. so when ] was at
tackled by erysipelas two Years ago my
stomach was Immediately out of order.
Il kept get sng worse. until nothing would
stay on my stomach. not even rice water
or lnilk and / was SO weak had to be
1sa with spoon. ] had a craving for
something like coffee. but that was i'm
possible so father Went to town and got
some Postum Food Coffee. and when he
asked the doctor il ] might have 1t he
quickly answered Yes. Mother made 1t
exactly as directed and brought me part
OF a cup and ii was delicious. satisfied
every craving. and best of ALL stayed on
my stomach without distress. giving COM
fort instead. For several days / lived
on Postum gradually increasing the
full, Then began to take solid food with
st. ana so got well and strong again..
now use It constantly. and am entirely
free from any stomach trouble.
Father and mother both use 1t. Coffee
made mamma nervous and disagreed with
slcr stomach SO that she would taste it
Tor hours after drinking. Father had
stomach trouble for five or six years. and
used to be deprived OF various articles OF
food on account OF it. Now he can eat
anything since nc quit coffee and uses
Postum. Father says that it is better
than Mocha or Java Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Creek, Mich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
PLEA OF INSANITY
MADE FOR HARRY ROSE

NEW YORK, October 15.-In the case
OF Harry Rose, the stage manager, who
was indicted for the murder OF his wife,
Isabella, a few. weeks ago. Abraham
Humu1el. entered tbs spscEal plea for
Rose to-day. that his client is now M
sane, and was insane at the time OF the
commission Of the crime. He MADE the
motion that the prisoner be committee %
i hospital. to be brought to trial should
he recover
The co,,r. directed that the Tonbs ply
sician examine Rose and MAKE q report
to him on the subject.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
THE TIMES RICHMOND. ooToBER1 l902-

=
Mr. Clifton Dewitt, Jr.. Is one Of
Lynchburg's most prominent young bus
mess men and IL a member Of the VIDE,
" known drm Of Oslesby, Dewitt and
Company, an enterprise that has won
the confidence OF this entire commun1
and y patronage that extends over ~
immense territoy. He> is exceedingly
popular, particularly among the you's
men, all of whom hold him In the hisne ~
regard and most cordial esteem. ms
bride is a charming young lady ana ne.
singular beauty and grace OF miro az
disposition have won for her a host Q.
friends. The bride was the uecipien. o.
scores of valuable presents, incluu.n .s
almost everything lmaginabi III eAe
beautiful and useful.
The bridal tour will include may
points OF interest in the North.
On returning to LynchburE from their
bridal tour. Mr. and Mrs. DeW'tl w
reside on Church Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

INDIANAPOLIS. md 9ct Ia fas-
west-bound passenger srais on the y an
data Railway and the Tcrre Haute a any
siided at Reelsvine, eight miles west OF
here. this evening, killing one ma t,: ana
seriously, If not fatally, in1ur1ns three
others.
AS far as can be ascera med the wreck
to-day was due to the failure OF the
agent at Harmony to deliver an order
the time Of the other train. When the
trains collided Both were running. at fun
speed. The two train crews 1umpeu.
Frederick H Hermson. mail clerk, was
was killed almost instantly. Mail Clerk
Boyd. on the accommoda ton. was prob
ably fatally injured while attempting to
jump.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

Office had passed upon, he was not IN
n position to speak Of the reasons why
certain OF them nad been held up he
was not disposed TO believe that the Beii
Company had been delayed any more
than was necessary, and he thought al
these deIars had been. occa stoned by me
CITY Engineer in Ills desire to protect me
interests of the city
The remarks of Mr.. Chipley were caAed
forth by the recent refusal Of the en-
streerinE department to grant his COM
pany the right to string wires on China
Street. in order to reach certain sub
scribers. 1t was the opinion OF the
CITY Engineer that the poles should be
placed in a nearby alley. but Mr.. Chip
ley held a different view. stating that 1t
would put his company to unnecessary
expense He then cited an instance where
a petition to place poles in a certain alley
had been held up longer than was neces-
sary.
at the conclusion Of the talk between
MI Chiptcy and MIR. 1solon number
of permits were granted the Bell Com
panyn different sections of the city.
hut the China Street matter was held up
until after Colonel Cutshaw has been
given an opportunity to explain his posi-
lion.
Co., Ny lk1sS UNDER hINoA4NlI.
Before adioulninE Superintendent Chip
lev stated that his company had placed
all Of their wires under ground in the
dowtown district and was ready to pull
down some four hundred odd poles. but
were unable TO take such action on ac-
count of the fact that wires Of the West
t4rn Union Company, the Postal Company
and the Passenger and Power Company
were strung upon them. He added that
the wires of the last named company
had been placed upon the poles ".>@out
the permission of his company. While
the contracts they had with the other
Two companies expired the first of last
month. He asked the advice of the COM
1Y,ittee adding that hi scompany was
more than anxious to remove the poles
IN cornplia,;ce with the city ordinance.
CITY Attorney Pollard suggested that
as both OF the telegraph companies IN
tended gong under ground within the
next sixty days it would be unnecessary
To take any action IN regard 10 mem,
but that the Passenger and Power Com
pany he notified To remove their wires
immediately. With this idea in view Mr..
peters moved that the City Engineer be
instructed TO direct the company 10 re-
move their wires at once.
PERMISSION TO ENCROACH.
+ Baldwin and Brown petitioned the
committee to given them the right to
encroach upon Main Street near the
Chesapeake and Ohio depot, six feet,
thereby paralleling a number OF other
buildings This permission was grant
ed despite the fact that Mr.. Sol Cutch-
ins. in behalf OF J.. S. Moore, an adjoln-
ing property owner, objected most
strcnuousiy.
uappeared that Main Street cast OF
Shockoe Creek is only sixty-seven feet
wide while west Of there the distance
from curb TO curb is eighty feet and 1t
was due 10 this fact that the contention
To meet again this afternoon.