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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
BOILER EXPLODED;
-FOUR LIVES LOST
A New York Harbor Tug Boat is
Wrecked and Sinks at Once.
Four Killed; Four Injured.
tBv Associated Press.1

NEW YORK. August l3-The boiler of
the tug JACOB kupei blew up to-day near
St George ). Staten Islano. Four of the
crew We're Killed or drowned. There were
eIgnt men on the Tug, ana all were blown
into the waler. Four We're rescued Three
are injured Uauly, and one at least is not
eApected to 1--we. The tug boat sank I'M
meu4dteiy.
The dead: Captain Harry Johnson. OF
South Brooklyn, VINO was temporarily in
command OF the tug; William Purdy. en-
gineer; - Lewis, the COOK. and Law
renee Hanson, deck hand.
Captain Lundberg was not on board.
The cause Of the accldent will probably
never be known, as Engineer Purdy is
among the dead. The tug sank almost
Immediately, and later a quantity OF
wreclsage and clothing and the name
board came ashore with the ebb tide
along Staten Island Tho owners OF the
tug are G d. kuper Brothers.
The tug was towing lighter loaded
with cotton from Brooklyn to Staten ISL
and. The Staten Island ferry boat Cas-
tleton was near the scene Of the eNplo-
sion when it occurred. Captain Braisted
of the ferry boat says the explosion and
the sinking of the tug were almost 81
multaneous The tug seemed to break III
two amdships The Castleton was at
once stopped and boats We're lowered
only one man was picked up by the Cas-
Teton 1lis face was horribly burned and
scalded The other rescued men were
picked up by a passing t4g boat. One OF
the men deck hand named Hanson,
was taken to Dmith lnilrmary ana the
other to the Marine Hospital on Staten
Island. Neither was able to give any ac-
count of the accident. The lighthouse
boat Daisy is at the place where the tug
went down, graphing for the bodies OF
the lost.
The Jacob Kuper was in charge OF Cap
tain Henry Lundberg. She was built at
Charleston. S c., in 1855, and was So feet
long and Of 144 tons gross She was orig
inally named Bristol. but was chartered
by the government and the name changed
to Cheyenne, then back to Bristol, and
finally to Jacob kuper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14

The Actress and Strong Found at
a Lisbon Hotel Registered as
Mr.. and Mrs. Atkinson.
(Bv Associated Press.)

LONDON. Aug. 13-In a communica-
ton from Lisbon dated Sunday, August
10th, the correspondent Of the Daily Ex-
press says that May Yohe and Putnam
Bradlee Strong arfe living happily to-
gether at the Avenida Hotel as Mr.. and
Mrs Atkinson. In an interview with the
correspondent Strong said:
Miss Yohe arrived here Wednesday,
August 9th. in response to my telegraphic
request that she come. We are perfectly
happy and intend to marry September
18th, when Miss Yohe's decree Of divorce
has been made absolute. We will then
travel, but we shall never return to
America, nor will Miss Yohe return to the
stage"
Strong denied that there had been any
collusion between Miss Yohe and him.
self that he had pawncd the Smith
sword Of honor. or borrowed money from
his fathers friends.
Miss Yohe looked well. and confirmed
Strong's statement. She said: Il was
glad to come to Lisbon; we are perfect
" happy and I hope our troubles are now
ended"
Strong looks thinner than he used to.
but he has recovered from his illness.
The Express says Miss Yohe and Strong
left Lisbon since the date of the above
message and were at Bordeaux August
18th. from which place they started for
Paris.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
HARVESTING PLANTS
ARE CONSOLIDATED
Mccormick, Deering and
Champion Merged.
MORGAN BACKS THE DEAL
international Harvester Compa-
ny's First Bow to the Public.
CAPITALIZED AT $I2O,OOO, 900
Cyrus II. Mccormick is Its President
and George w. Perkins, Morgan's
Right Hand Man, is Chairman
of Its ri. ance Committee.
Economies of Prodeu>
ton Are Necessary.
CAPITALIZED AT $I20,00o, 600
By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, August 13.-The incor-
porators of the International Harvester
Company, articles of Incorporation for
which were filed yesterday in Jersey City.
to-day made public a statement which
says in part:
The international Harvester Company
has been organized under the laws OF
New Jersey with capital stock of s12o,-
coO,000 to manufacture and sell harvest
ing machinery. 1t has purchased the
property and business Of the following
manufacturers: The Mccormick Har-
vestins Machine Company. Deertng Har-
vester Company. Plano Manufacturing
Company. Warder Bushnell and Gless-
ner Company (Chan,plon), and Milwau-
kee Harvesting Company. The company
is capitalized upon an exceptionally con-
servative basis. OF its assets $50, 600, 900
are in cash working capital. The COM
pany will require no financing. and there
will be no offer OF its stock to the public,
all the cash REQUIRED having been pro-
vided by its stocl1holders.'
After alluding to the advance IN prices
of raw material, and the possible conse-
Quent advance in the price Of harvesting
machinery unless economies in existing
conditions of manufacture could be ac-
complished, the statement continues:
The manufacturers realize that their
welfare and the interests OF the farmers
are Identical An advance in the price
of agricultural machinery would Injure
the farmers and react upon the manu-
facturers. But. or the other hand, If
existing conditions continued an advance
in prices would be inevitable 1t thus be-
came necessary that either the prices
economies should be effected in the manu-
facture and distribution Of agricultural
machinery. The management Of the
company Will be In charge of gentlemen
who have for years been identified with
the business. The company Will start
with ample manufacturing facilities 1t
has five fully equipped manufacturing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
THE: NORFOLK and WESTERN
SPENDS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
Contracts Let for New Lines, Double Tracking and
Thousands Of Tons OF New Rai!s-Bg Sandy and
Cripple Creek Extensions Pushed.

will be about eighty miles long. and short
ems the distance between Wayne and Ke-
nova about twenty-five miles
The contract to complete the Cripple
Creek extension from Ivanhoe Va. to
Speedwell. Va. a distance OF twelve miles
has been let. and work will commence at
once. This line will open UP large mineral
deposits that are owned by the Virginia
lrCn. Coal and Coke Company III that
section.
Contracts are out for.2i. 600 tons of steel
rails to be used during the next year
Fourteen thousand tons are to be rolled
by the Pennsylvania Steel Company and
ten thousand tons by the United States
steel Company. The greater part of
tfese rails will be used in dGuble-tracll-
ing between Kenova, w. Va. and Co
lumbus. Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
SMART SET Worship
AT Horses SHRINE
Berryyi|Ie, in Clarke County,
Mecca of His Deyotees.
A BRILLIANT EXHIBITION
Grand Stand Show Riva.ed That
Given in the Ring.
AN EXCITING STEEPLE CHASE
Merry Boy, With Mr.. William Wilkins
son Up, Fell at Seventh Hurdle,
Throwing His Rider Heavily.
Mr.. Wilkinson Gamely Fin
ished Though, and Won
Second Money.
AN EXCITING STEEPLE CHASE
Especial Dispatch to The Tmes.)

BERRTTII.LE, VA, August 13.-With
full exhibition, the Clarke County Horse
and Colt Show Association opened its
gates to-day at the beautiful Shenandoah
Driving Park just west OF town. to the
largest gathering OF devotees of the smart
set ever seen within the bounds OF this
hospitakle and aristocratic county Of
Clarke.
The usually qute. town of Berryville
was last night suddenly made the Mecca
of those who love the noble horse, and
vheE the easv-going deniZens went about
their affairs this morning they We're con-
fronted on all sides by spirited steeds.
smart vehicles and horsemen dressed to
the top Of fashion With fully two thous-
and people on the grounds and the grand
stand crowded with seven hundred the
show opened at II O'Clock, and from that
hour until the sun had almost passed
from view this evening the interest was
unabated.
MANY LADIES.
at times it grew intense. and the la
dies seemed to be in the lead-in fact.
they predominted there being almost
twice as many OF the fair sex present
as there were men. With smiling faces
and bright eyes, occa sionally illuminated
with excitement, they put up a very at
tractive show themselves in the elevated
seats of the grand stand. under the shell
terlng bows of majestic oaks In the
grove.
One Of the most attractive vehicles on
the grounds is the new 5000 English
tallv-ho OF Mr.. Charles NIullikin the ST
Louis banker, who owns the Page
Brook" estate. His horses We're entered
in many Of to-day's classes, and they took
49, tJ
Mayo. of Richmond brought over from
his "Powhatan farm near M,Ilwood.
several fine teams, which captured first
prizes.
The hunting and jumping classes were
filed to overfowing. as We're also the
gated saddlers. quick and heavy drafts
and park saddle classes.
The ladies driving class was Intensely
Continued on Eight Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
DOG-CATCHER MAY
Be Arrested TO-DAY
Mr, Brent Declares Dog 0rdi.
nance Infamous Measure.
LICENSE NO PROTECTION
His Taxed Dog Caught Under
Shadow of Home and Taken Off.
THROUGH STENCIL TO P0UNE
THROUGH STENCIL TO P0UNE
Educator Disguised at Noisome Odors
Encountered by His Olfactory Nerves
on Way to Where His Dog Was Inn
prsoned-Lady Had to Take the
Same Trip-Other Licensed
Dogs Taken Up.

The dog-catcher may be arrested to-
day and test case made of the city
ordinance regarding the seizure of dogs
on the street which have no medals
on but whose license have been paid.
Mr.. Frank P. Brent. secretary of the
State Board of Education said last night
that he would consult with a LAWYER
to-day with the end in view of taking
some action, and he thought the course
outlined above would be the probable
one. He continued to say with all the
vehemence he was capable of that the
dog ordina2ce as now enforced was the
most infamous ever imposedupon a de-
cent community.
He declared that the dog-catcher came
to his residence yesterday morning be-
fore he was up. took his little pet pug
Bruno. from under the very caves OF
his home and carried him to the pound
although the license for the dog had been
paid and the receipt therefor was in tho
house at the time. Mr. Brent says that
the dog catcher WAS told at the time
that the dog was licensed. but paid no
attention to the lady WHO so informed
him. fie was told that the dog belonged
there and could have seen the receint
had ne nut rung the door belt TIE
trouble was that Bruno did not have
on his medal
CITY IS TrELFL ESS.
Mr.. Brent here makes this defense:
Some time ago wnen he paIt! his license
Tor this dog and Black Douglass M,
got the medals and collars aud put them
on his dog. Bruno's was stolen after n.
had worn 1t but little while Mr. R-ert
went to the Second Police Statio, o,f,
reported his loss. The collar was fourn
iater by some boys. and though cut sn.f
the chain broken Mr.. E-ent had 1t meet
ed and again it was put on the pug. ,~at.
IL was sto'en and again the loss WIS -
ported to the police. II was never found
ana hence Eruno did not have ore
And now the city" declared vr.
hrent' wishes to make me Keep a col'ar
Continual n rChirl E,..r.,-A
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14

that they cannot be forced to incrirninate
themselves. and others Still will try to
get out OF it by leaving the city
Still the doughty policeman will cea Sc
lessly work to strengthen his case He
VIII hunt for more cases. and with the
assistance of the young man Brown.
the lat person referred to, he expects
TO aGd some to his already long list.
II he fails to get the conviction in the
Police Court he will go to the grand
jury for aid and those who are sum-
moned before that tribunal will probably
tell all they know.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
PYTHIANS IN SESSION
A Splendid Parade the Chief Feature Of
the Day.
(By Associated Press.)


SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Aug. 13-
This was another busy day for the
Knights of Pythias At 8 A. NJ. the
Pythian Sisterhood held its second ses-
sion at EiIks' Hall There was review
of the Uniform Rank and competitive
drills in the pavilion at $50 a. NJ and at
the same hour the Supreme Lo1se con-
vened al the Palace hotel. The Imperial
Palace OF the Knight of Khorassan held
session at PytHlau Castle at II A. NJ
ard the Supreme Temple OF the Rathbone
Sisters assembled at Native Sons. Hall
at the same time
The chief event of the day was the
grand parade. which moved at 3 2. NJ,
and tra!ersed the principal streets OF the
city. Twenty-Five brigades of the uniform
Rank. and thousands of other Knights
were in line.
In the evening there was a grand
musical concert l.. the Pavilion, and a
banquet to the visiting Rathbone SIS
ters.
Brigadier General Logan. OF Louisville
KY. who has Just arrived opened the
Kentucky headquarters and Will begin a
campaign to get the next supreme con-
veneion and encamp!nent for Louisville
deheidl II. 4 NlnSor or NaSSactu-
setts has established headquarters and
today began the organization OF his fol-
lowing from New Englan.
The second annua. convention of the
Pythian Educational Association, was
called 70 order at the Palace hotel to-
day. The session may be extended to
Thursday. Routine business and the dis
cussion of various matters of interest
will occupy the time of the convention
About twenty fraternal papers ara re-
presented.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
His Escape From Libby
Helps to Free Him
(special p,snatch 10 The Timesl

Especial Dispatch to The Times0
NEW YORK, August 13-Jusuce
Steckler. in the Supreme Court, to-
day granted the application for the
release Of Francis Irisch, veteran
ct the Civil War. Irsch was one Of
those who escaped from Libby Prison
by cutting an underground tunnel to
freedom. The old man had been in
LudlowStreet Jail since July ltth last.
he was arrested on the application of
his wife. Mary Irisch. for disregard
Ing an order of the court, made sew
oral years ago. directing him to pay
her IS week almony. He owes her
upward OF $500.
Irisch is a broker by profession. Two
weeks ago he asked for his release
because of i'll health. Scores OF affi-
lavits backed him up. In nearly all
his experiences In Libby Prison were
made much of. General Wager
swayne in particular declared the
mans release should be given because
OF his suffering in Libby.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
FORECAST

FonEI~H :, /.
THURSDAY and F'riday local rains: light
20 fresh southwest winds
highest ternpera ture-t T. NJ 80
lowest temperature yesterday y.... 63
Mean temperature Yesterday 70
Normal temperature for August 70
Jeparture from normal teupera ture N
Precipitation during past II hours 90
LOCAL
Policeman Wyatt has stormy interview
with one of the witnesses summoned in
the Sale ALLEGED e: ga samblinF cases
dog license ordinance
Transcript in Campbell case is lengthy
document.
retire from Episcopal ministry
American Tobacco Company buys heay-
lily In Southern markets.
Subcommittee on Streets will ask ror
s3.100CO0 for improvements
Insurance rates for Richmond will bs
Dr. Naybee rescues young child from
unfortunate surroundings
VIRGINIA
Only Lowenback. Knipple and Bradley
indicted in connection with the Craven
The Horse Shows at Berryville and
Harrisonburg open most auspfciousiy
Plans for one at Lynchburg.
Man arrested In Lynchburg as Foster
there are big rewards out.
Two men charged with violating thu
injunction restraining them from tres
passing on the Pocahontas Company's
property.
Anderson Lucas and Risney. Federal
prisoner. escape from the Giles county
Lightning strikes a house IN warwick
county and three persons shocked
Judge William f Rhea declared the
Democratic nominee for Congress In the
Ninth District
Mfr. David Rasland, OF Buckingharr
s,tt Prr,S y TO, -
s-o-n court and breaks his neck
Excitement in Norfolk over report that
ala.trc railway was building its line Into
Cornerstone of Macedonian Methods.
Church et Louisa laid with impressive
ceremonies.
outlaw literally blown of hv the officials
Gaynor and Greene are released at Que.
bee on a technfcalty.
GENERAL
The International Harvester Compan,
makes Its bow to the public. Il has 6
pa MES.
The boiler OF tus-boat explofes II
New York harbor. Four killed. four II
tured.
The Moros surprise an American o,,ses
IN the Philippines. killing two sold ers
The Navy Department is not nIaa..
with results of naval militia in cha"g
ships
The Treasury Department fails to-u~d
Sfand why tHe second d!YpfEiSSftft.t 10
a Charlottesville public building size has
rniscarr!ed
Norfolk and Western Railroad lets con
tracts amounting TO several millions o
dollars for Misunderstanding and extensions
Great meeting and parade of the Elk:
at Salt Lake City.
The Knights of Py;has in session a.
San Francisco.
Situation unchanged in the coal stri.s,
Great activity In Seaboard stocks
Larger trading In them than ever befort
krown on the New York market
Former inmate OF Libby Prison tlndi
that fact helps him out OF New York Jail
4 negro In Knoxville. Tenn. sells hii
services for the rest OF his lie for N.oN
John Richards and his associates fine(
IS by Judge Keller at Charleston.
NAV Yohe and Putnam Rradlee stront
have made up and will marry
First clue discovered In the Bartholu
murder case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14

Very Partial to
o4merican Girls
CBy Associated Press.)

LONDON. August 13.-The Crown
Prince Frederick Williams partiality
for American girls is well known
here. His interest in Miss Gladys Dea-
ION occasions no surprise Last sum
ner he was entertained by the Duchess
of Marlborough at Blenheim Castle
where he was given further opportu-
nifty Of cultivating the acquaintance
ship OF several captivating Americans.
His name, however. was not men
toned in connection with that of any
special young woman until information
reached London that he was an admir-
er OF an American girl who had made
a brilliant success at the Berlin royal
opera last winter
It was alleged here also that the
Kaiser. during the recent yacht races.
refused to allow his son to go to
luncheon on an American yacht, fear
ing he might fall a victim to the
graces of some American beauty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
Sis HIS SerDfces to
Get Out of Debt

Especial Dispatch to The TInes.)
KNOXVILLE. TENN. August Is
Terry Logan. the negro who hn served
as porter OF the Supreme Court IN this
city FOR the past twenty years, has
cold his services for the remainder
Of his life for $1,000 to J. G.. Stuart.
deputy Supreme Court clerk, in this.
City. under whom Logan has worked
faithfully for number of years.
Deputy Stuart made the announce
nent to-day, declaring that Logan was
always in debt and had capacity for
spending an income as large as that
Of J. Pierpont Morgan. EIe had decid-
ed to free Logan from debt under the
promise OF faithful services in return.
Logan is about fifty years OF age.
He Is well known to members OF the
bench and bar of Tennessee. Deputy
Stuart is a Southern gentleman and
will not impose any tasks on Logan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
SITUATION ENCOURAGING
Number of Soldiers on Guard at Shen
ardoah is Reduc>d.
By Asaociated Press


SHENANDOAH. PA. Adg lS-Thc
provost guard Of two companies which
has been kept on constant duty since the
troops We're called here, was reduced 10
one company to-day. the soldiers at the
Pennsylvania Railway Station having
been withdrawn. The troops were placed
at that point at the request OF the
Borough officials. owing to the lawleSs-
mess that had prevailed The company
stationed at the Reading Railroad Sta
lion the scene of the riot. VIII be kept
there for some time.
General Gobn has not sent troops into
the Catawissa Valley, where the farm
ers were being robbed of crops and poul
Try. and 1t is not likely that any will
he ordered there unless the depredations
in that district should be repeated. The
valley covers large stretch OF fern1ine
country, and would be a considerable
drain on the force now in camp TO prop
~rly patrol It.
(By Associated Press)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
JOHN RICHARDS GUILTY
Judge Keller Fines Him and His Asso-
cia'"AS5 FOR Contempt.
Ny Associatcd rress. J

- TTpss.I
CHARLESTON, w. VA, August lS.-
in the miners contempt cases here
Judge Keller held John Richards and
his associates guilty of contempt and
fined them 30 and costs each, holding
them committed until the fines wera
paid or bail given. Richards is presi
dent Of district Il. United Mine Workers
Chris Evans, W. IS. Purcell. ]. W
Carroll. W. B. Wilson and c. S. Steward
were dismissed. the judge holding that
The testimony cid not show that they
have violated the injunction Evans is
national statistictan Of the mine work
ers. Purcell is distributing agent for
sup,,lies IN this valley and Carroll a
national organizer. Wilson is secretary
oS the national union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
BOY BADLY INJURED
Gary Campbell Crushed Beneath Turn
Table ar WeItOn NJ G

Gary Campbell, the nne-year-old son
OF Mr.. ]. X. Campbell. of Plymouth, N
c.. met with a most serious accident at
Weldon. n. c.. yesterday afternoon. when
he was crushed beneath the Atlantic
Coast Line turn-table in the yards at
that place, losing his left leg and having
one arm badly crushed
He. in company with several other boys.
were playing on the table when he fell
beneat it, and was mangled before it
could be stopped. The injured boy was on
visit to his grandmother, Mrs Gary. in
Weldon. An older brother of the boy so
badly hurt witnessed the accident
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
0Bv Associated Press.)

ROANOKE, VA. August i3.-The Nor
folk and Western Railway has just given
contracts for the construction OF new
lines, double e-trackng and other work,
which will necessitate the expenditure OF
several millions of dollars.
Among the most important work is the
new line on Big Sandy River, w. Va,
which is being pushed, since the coal
miners strike has subsidized The road
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
A MILD VERDICT
But the Grand Jury VIII Look Into the
Chicago Stebbings- Scott Case.

fBy associated Press
CHICAGO. August 12.-Walter L. Steb-
bings. who on Saturday stabbed to
death Walter a Scott, president of the
Illinois Wire Company, in the latters
Office in the Monadnocl1 building, was
held to the grand jury to-day by the
coroner's jury.
No charge Of crime was made against
Stebbings, but the Jury recommended
that the grand jury investigate the kill
ing Stebbings testified in his own be-
half at the inquest and stated that at
no time during the time Scott was
striking and kicking him did he know
ingly stab him. Stebbings said he was
in a dazed condition from the attack of
Scott The verdict is said to be the
mildest in the history of the coroners s
office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
LAMB AND WALLACE
They Speak in New Kent To-Day-Can-
vass Waxing Warm.
Iohn amh and N,

Captain John Lamb and Mr.. Jefferson
Wallace, candidates for the Democratic
nomina ton for Congress. will have Joint
discussion at New Kent Courthouse to-
day. Wherever Messrs. Lamb and Wal
lace have met in joint debate the speeches
have been interesting and touched with
fire. The canvass has increased in spirit
from the offset. Doubtless large crowd
will hear the gentlemen, and friends OF
each are expected to go down from Rich
moud
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14

With the installation of the new
grand lodge officers and the transaction
of some routine business the Grand
Lodge will conclude its session to-mor-
row, and the exodus for nome VIII begin.
~ is believed that no changes in the
ritual will be made, and the financial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-14
WILL, NEXT YEAR
ENTERTAIN ASSEMBL ED ELKo
Feature of Yesterdays Programme Was the Parade in Uniform
First Prize the Miners from Park City, Utah; Second,
GreenVile, Miss, Lodge.

service, recently submitted for adoption,
will. it 10 expected go over until next
wear