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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
PRESIDENT LAID
THE CORNERSTONE
Mckinley Memorial Ohio College
of Government of the Ameri-
can University.
fBv Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, May lin the pres
ence of a large audience President Roose-
Welt to-day laid the cornerstone of the
Mckinley Memorial College of Govern
ment of the American University. located
a few miles outside this city in the
northwestern part of the District of Co
lumbia. When completed the building
will be devoted to studies embracing d
piomacy, municipal government, arbitra-
ton, civics and international law. Ad-
dresses were made by Senator'S Hanna
and Dolliver, by the President and 9TH
erS.
The speech making closed with brief
address by President Roosevelt. who said:
'It is indeed appropriate that the
Methodists of America-the men belong
ing to that religious organization which
furnished the pioneers in carving out of
the West what is now the heart of the
great American Republic-should found
this great university in the city of Wash
ington and should build the college that
is to teach the science of government in
the name of the great exponent of good
and strong government who died last
fall; who died as truly for this country
as Abraham Lincoln himself" Gap
plsuse)
The President. with trowel in hand,
threw in the mortar. and the stos, was
lowered slowly into position
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
SOUTHERN ANDL,&N.
WORKING TOGETHER
Have Together Purchased the
Monon Route and Secured In
dependent Chicago Entry.
Try Associated Press

NEW YORK, May 14-In the best in
formed circles in Wall Street to-day
there was discussion of a statement ema-
mating from an authoritative source that
the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville
Railway, generally known as the ''Ionon
Route" had been purchased by the Louis
vile and Nashville and the Southern
Railway Companies. While the details
were not made public, the acquisition of
the Monon by the two companies named
was accepted as a fact, lacking only Of
fetal announcement
The Times tomorrow will say:
This purchase of the Monon means that
hereafter the Southern and the Louisville
and Nashvlne Railways will have and
absolutely control an independent en-
trance into Chicago. Such a disposition
was the only logical outcome OF the Sit
uation brought out by the holding OF
the control of all the three lines involved
by ]. P. Morgan & Company: and 1t will
not be surprise to those who have fol-
lowed closely the developments in the
territory traversed by the two great
Southern railway systems. the Louisville
and Nashville and the Southern Railway
The affairs of these roads have been
permanently IN tne puolic eye since the
events Of last month, when the control
of the Louisville and Nashville was
lodged in the hands of J. P. Morgan &
Company, mainly, it was said, through
the efforts Of John W. Gates.
President Mcdowell, OF the Chicago,
Indianapolis and Louisville. while deny
ing two weeks ago that the road had
been Sold admitted that such a pur-
chase would be a logical one for the two
Southern systems, which. he said, would
some day; have to get into Chicago with
dut depending on their connections This
has now been accomplished
The Chicago. Indianapolis and Louis
vile controls line Of road from Louis
vile to Chicago with good terminal fa-
cilitiee in both cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
GETS BACK INTO THE
SOUTHEASTERN TARIFF ASSOCIATION
Then Richmond Will Have Three Inspectors Pass On
Insured Buildings. Standard Fire Depart
ment

Richmond IS to have an inspector OF
buildings. of electric wiring and OF
'sprnl1lng.
The city is to be placed on the level
with other cities Of the Soalth. and the
same insurance rules Which govern rates
in other States of the territory OF the
Southeastern Tariff Association will be
applied, with Slight modification, TO Vir-
g;nia.
All This is to be formally determined
upon at a meeting of the Soulheasterh
association and the insurance companies
6sing business in Virginia, TO be heia at
the Chamberlin Hotel Old tolll, pesii-
ming "Wednesday of next week. This ses-
sion will last three days and Will be 7t-
tended bv about one hundred men, com
.irr from all the Southern States
'The Dlan, as learned from we'll informed
;ne,ranca men. is this: An inspector OF
buildings is to be named Tor esich city
or community. He will not nave any
thing to do with the constructor Oh
houses. They will be erected IN any way
that the owners may desire. niss ~
be ere traps" or .'fre proof but the
Inspector will get in his work when ap-
pl.cation is made for insurance The IN
s,;ector will represent all the companies
in the association He will give the struc-
tire a thorough looking over ana give
his opinion as TO the rates at winch the
companies could afford TO insure 1t
An electrician will also be appointed
Who will examine the wiring of the
structures to be insured and report to
the companies on this. The inspector of
.sprinkling" will pass upon the efficiency
of the apparatus attached TO the build
Ing for lighting fire and give proper cred
t for this.
An important meeting is being held in
Philadelphia at this time. This is gath
ering Of expert insurance men under the
rame of the National Fire Protective
Association. And they are engaged in
one piece Of business that is going to be
felt in Richmond when it goes into effect
1t is the establishment of 4 standard of
fire departments for cities of various
clt. sses a city, say Of a hundred thous-
end population. will be required to have
ce,tain facilities for handling fires. and
unless those are provided that city will
be- ruled out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
STATE REGAT IA
TO BE REVIVED
Richmond Boat Club to Push
Matter Vigorously
Races in June.

Virginia regatta Is to be revived. A
mcst vigorous effort is to be made to this
end bv the Richmond Boat Club.
The secretary of the Richmond Club
has been instructed to write TO Norfolk.
Alexandria and Fredericksburg and urge
the revival OF the boat clubs o. those
cities. The prospects for a revival of
interest in this sport in Norfolk are par
ticularly bright, from the fact that two
of the most active members OF the Rich
mond Club in former days are now resi-
dents of Norfolk, and have lost none OF
their love for the manly and exhilaratlng
nastime. But another interesting fact IL
thar Richmond is to have boat race
early in next month. The effort is to be
made to get the contest between the Rich
mond Club and that of Washington and
Lee University.
A meeting of the Executive Board of
tie club was held Tuesday afternoon at
the clubhouse on NIayo's Island. Mr.. j.
=. Hill, vice-president of the club, was in
the chair. Other members present were
NJ. ssrs. Hill, Secretary z. l.. Roden, w.
D. Watson, Booth, Walter Claiborne and
CAPTAIN z. w. Winfree, of the club. 1t
vas at this meeting that the decision was
reached to endeavOr to revive the clubs
Of the State.
Another important decision reached was
that if possible the club should have at
least two races next month. The Row
ing Committee, consisting of Messrs. j..
H. Hill, w. A. Crenshaw and Farley Cooke,
was instructed to get together two crews
Cor practice. They are to do this at once.
Flcm these crews the racers. will be
picked.
Washington and Lee University crew is
TO be invited. The other race Will prob
ably be with the Washington regatta, and
will take place in the Potomac River.
The club was never in better condition
or better equipped than at present. It has
nc arly one hundred members. which NUM-
Der is the limit. Four new members were
elected in April. The club does not owe
a cent and there is a. neat sum in bank
to its credit. The club now has posses
sion Of the trophy, namely. the French
racing cup, which is valued at 5000
Mr.. Beverly T. Crump is the president
of the club; Mr.. ]. L, Hill. vice-presi-
dent. Mr.. E. Z. Roden. secretary, and W.
rG-l~>-. 4a>AailrAG
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
LARGE FIRE SEEN.
Light Was in Direction Of Fort de
France-Mont Pelee Still in Eruption.


France-Mont Pelee Still in Eruption.
(By Associated Press.l
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA, May H.-The
signal station here reports that large
fire was seen last night in the direction
of Fort de France, Martinique.
The British steamer Savan, Captain
Hunter, arrived here this morning and
reports Mont Pelee to be still in erup
ton. The trend Of the flow from the
volcano is to the north.
The search parties. which are removing
the dead from ST. Pierre, have discover
ed safes and molten precious metal III
stores and dwellings of the town. NO
one is permitted to penetrate into ST.
Pierre beyond the street running along
the sea front, and Gordon of soldiers
has been placed around the town.
The ST. Pierre Cathedral is all down
with the exception of one tower, and OF
the theatre the walls alone are now
standing. The convent, which contained
800 girls and 36 nuns, has disappeared,
as has the college, where 20 boys and y
priests and professors we're domiciled.
Many thrilling and hair breadth es-
capes from the eruption of Mont Pelee
q re re,nrted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
governor MONTAGUE
ON fast TRA|NAND TUG
Reaches Norfolk in Time to
Address Locomotive Men.
HE RECEIVES AN OVATION
IT,, novor,,. sAou c+ov nu,, u
The Governor May Stay Over to
Memorial. Day Exercises.
AN IMMENSE GA THERING
a Great Meeting of Sober and Sub
stantial Men-The Governor intro
duced by James V. Trehey-No
Business Transacted by the
Engineers Except Ap.
point Committees.

NORFOLK, VA, May A.-Governor
Montague, having an important engage
ment in Richmond this forenoon, was un-
able to come to Norfolk, according to
schedule. and deliver his address of well
Engineers Of the United States. Canada
and Mexico. who assembled in conven-
ton here at the Cranky Theatre at 2:15
o'clock this afternoon.
GOVERNOR MAKES FAST TINE.
Later in the forenoon it was arranged
that the Governor should leave Rich
mond at 1890 O'clock upon a special
train for Newport News. whence he
should come to Norfolk upon tug spe-
ciaiy chartered.
The convention opened therefore and
Mayor Beaman delivered an address of
welcome to the city. About $50 O. clock
Governor Montague arrived, and in an
address welcomed the engineers to the
State.
a SPLENDID BODY.
1t is a splendid body Of men gathered
there and the ladies accompanying the
delegates will represent the especially u.g-
nified order of the B. l.. E.
There are 2,3O4 delegates to the con-
vention including the ladies now here.
Governor Montague was met at New
port News by President of Norfolk Sc
lect Council J. NJ. Keeling: Hon. John
G.. Tilton and Mr. ". T. Anderson, and
escorted to Norfolk upon a tug fur
nished by the courtesy of Agent R. P.
Wright, of the Merchants and Miners
Steamship Line.
RECEIVED AN OVATION.
The Governor addressed ,.le conven-
tion and received a tremendous ova-
ton. He was introduced by Mr.. James
V. Trehy. one Of Norfolk's political
lea ders.
An effort, is being made to keep the
Governor here over Tomorrow. Memorial
Day, that he may address the great au-
dience and at a late hour tonight he
seems almost persuaded to stay. Moth
ing was done by the engineers to-day
beyond the appointment of tl. commit
tee on Credentials and the completion
of the details of organizauon. The dele
gates will honor the Confederate dead
tomorrow and will not organize the
convention until the following day.
A marked feature of the assemblance
Is the splendid appearance of the men
and women and the abstemousness of
the former.
About the Monticello Hotel, which to-
night holds hundreds of engineers. there
is as little sign of dissipation as though
a religious body were meeting there.
The Womans Auxiliary of the Broth.
erhood meets tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS
FORECAST


Thursday fair; warmer in western por-
ton. Friday partly cloudy. probably
showers in the interior; light to fresh
winds, mostly east.
Highest temperatu ture yesterday....... 70
Lowest temperature yesterday. 5t
Mean temperature yesterday........ 63
Normal temperature for May. 81
Departure from normal temperature. o.
Precipitation during past "A hours.... .0l
LOCAL
Southeastern Tariff, Association to re-
enter Richmond and have an inspector.
Impressive Memorial Day celebration
at Hebrew Cemetery with fine address
by Mr.. Nelson.
candidacy for Congress and Senator
Barksdale will support him.
Two firms of architects to unite in pre-
pairing plans for improvements at the
Capitol.
Universal Tobacco Company said to be
trying to buy factories here.
Vandals destroy the flowers at Cover
nor O'Ferral's country home.
Manchester man who mu:. run for an
office he does not want.
The Jefferson to be reopened to-day;
more beautiful than before.
VIRGINIA
The Virginia-Maryland Oyster Commis-
sion start on a cruise of the oyster
grounds
Willie Baker sentenced to six years for
murder in Scott county.
NJ B. Martin arrested in LynchbNrs
for embezzlement.
A -pressman in Newport News catches
his hand in the machine.
Charles N. Wilson dies in Newport
News.
Fire in Radford causes heavy loss. with
cut insurance.
Governor Montague goes by special
train and tug to address the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers and receives an
ovation.
Surrenders and valves examination.
The Odd-Fellows discuss the question
of location of an orpnanase IN annual
meeting at Portsmouth.
GENERAL
Latest reports from Mont Pelee presage
further calamlties fr9m the volcano De e
Vincent is appalling. Ghouls rob the dead
in city of ST. Pierre
Miners held two secret sessions without
permanent. Majority favor strike, but
Mitcheli's advice will decide matter either
way
Southern Railway and the louisville and
Nashville purchase the Monon route
Jointly and secure thereby an independent
route into Chicago.
Methodists adopt report OF the Eduea-
ton Committee providing for. a higher
standard of education for ministers.
Representative Rhea. Of Virginia, made
an eloquent speech in the House. severely
criticisng administration policy in the
Philippines. >.
yards is urged by representatives, and
Mr.. Maynard gave notice of an amend
ment providing that the ones contemplated
in current bill shall be so constructed.
Continental Tobacco Company raises the
nav Of its employees ten per cent.
President Roosevelt lays the Z corner
stone in District of zCoiumbia of the Nc
.Iese Of the American University.
Roers gather to-day to discuss terms of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
SHOT BY AN OFFICER.
James Nelson Resisted Arrest and Re-
ceived Bullet Wound.

James Nelson, a young white man liv-
ing west of the city, was shot and Sc
verely, though not dangerously. wounded
yesterday afternoon by County Policeman
Green. The ball entered above the hip
and came out by the backbone
The shooting seems TO have been the
result of Nelson's resisting arrest by the
officer. Nelson was charged with sev.Is-
" beating. an aged man named Lyons.
When Policeman Green went to arrest
him ne resisted, and is alleged to have
been assaulting the officer when the lat
ter drew his pistol and fired
Nelson. though severely wounded.
made his escape and was subsequently
arrested by Officers Eubank and Branch
Dr. I.orimer James dressed the wound,
wh.ch is not serious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
RAILWAYS AND LIGHT co.
Capital Stock Increased to Cover Con-
soIidations.
Especial Dispatch TO The Tines.)

Especial Dispatch TO The Timas.l
BALTIMORE. MD, May 1t.--Ths Rail
ways and Light Company ot America
has increased its paid-in capital stock
from $4,000 to s5o0GG0. The increase ir.
capital is partly in connection with the
purchase OF the Berkley Street Railway.
of Berkley, Va, which was recently ac-
,quired by this company from ex- Governor
Frank Brown.
Last year the Railways and Light
Company bought the three water COM
panies at Suffolk, Portsmouth, and Berk-
ley. and combined them under one ,nal.-
.agement. Another property owned IS the
Knoxville Traction Company, of Knox
willie. Tenn. The Railways ana Lis1.t
sComnarr is controlled by the Williams
sMiddandnrt intareSt1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15

The jefferson reopens to-day. This Is
an event that will send a flush of pleas
IRE to every cheek.
There is no mistaking the real pride and
delight that the Richmond people take IN
this hotel. There can never be any doubt
OF the genuine and almost overwhelming
sadness of that same people when, d llt-
tie more than a year age. the hotel was
burned.
But this morning the popular idol will
again he set up. The doors Of the splen-
did place will swing open fnvitinSly to
A.! at 6 o'clock, and the citizen hurrying
TO his Office may stop in and get break
fast, or the all-night traveller rest from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
Early Saturday Closing.

The Central Trades and Labor Council
is back OF movement to secure earlier
closing of stores on Saturday. Several
Ir,ad Street merchants. among them
the Cohen Company. Miller and Ehoads.
and Fourqurean. Temple and Company,
have replied to the inquiries of the coun-
Gil. expressing their sympathy in the
movement. II is believed that general
agreement can be effected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
his iourueY.

his journey.
A number of guests have already Sc
cIred rooms. Among them are three
English gentlemen and Mr.. Charles 3.
Cooke and family, of ST. Louis. who come
here to reside. The hotel buses will
meet all trains to-day. Manager Fry has
COR some time been in correspondence
with many persons who are contemplate
ing coming here. and in d short while
the hotel will be crowded.
No public reception will be held in con-
rection with the opening. But Richmond
people will throng the hostelry all day.
The scene tonight will be brilliant.
Many parties have been formed 10 take
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
FURTHER Calamity
is Greatly Feared.
Mont Pe|ee Still Rambling;
Luminous Points Shown.
FIRE SEEN FROM DISTANCE.
Large One Reported in Direction
Of Fort de France.
SOUFRIERE A FLAMING TORCH
Damage Done on Island Of ST. Vincent
Much Greater Than Was Anticipa-
ted-Ghouls Rob Dead in City
of ST. Pierre-Volcano Re-
ported to Be Still
in Eruption.
Large One Reported in Direction
of Fort de France.
sOUFRIERE A FLAMING TORCH
(By Associated Press.j

LONDON, May 15.-The Fort de France
correspondent OF the Times, in dispatch
describing the present condition of Mont
Pelee, says that the volcano is still rum
bling, and that three luminous points on
the lower slopes of the mountain, which
are casting incandescent rays. seem to
presage a further calamity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
Was a centenarian...

Franklin Crump (coioredl. OF Henricn
c,nnty. who was supposed to be rs years
az sge. died a few days ago at his horne
near Cottsman's Postofdce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
SOLE SURVIVOR.
Or. Artier Says Inhabitants Were kep'
From Leaving Doomed City by Soldiers.

(By Associated Fress.)
LONDON, May 15.-The correspondent
of the Daily Mail at Barbadores. B. w. l..
who visited ST. Pierre on board the Royal
Mail steamer Solent. has learned from a
Doctor Artier. who miraculously escaped
Continued on Eighth Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

Vorecast Sor Thursday and Friday:
Sargin'a-Fair Thursday, warmer IN
west portion; Friday partly cloudy. prob
ably showers in interior; light TO fresh
winds, mostly cast.
North Caro,.na-Showcrs Thursday and
Probably Friday; warmer Friday In in
ieTios; fresh cast winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15

(ConJnu.d on Second Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
RANGE OF THERMOMETERS.

The thermometer ranged as follows at
Tho Times Office yesterday: az "a.
Ne, 60: u NJ. 81: e VI, os' .,..r E.
M. 20. 0 P. NJ. 81; Il midnights CO. Aver
age, 81.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-09

and other diseases have been cured by
means of treatment Of the eyes.
The essential principle OF this treatment
consists In REFRESHING this constant strain
upon the ocular nerves aud thus relieving
tho brain ana checking those nerve i'm
pulses that have produced disease To some
part of the body Repression differs radical
~ from the correction Of muscular Insult
hclcncy or manifest muscular irrcgulality.
DR. seymour tells us he would gladly give
rs more lengthy description OF rhe many
and wonderful complications which are so
easily and readily detected by tho use OF
his superb collection OF Instruments for
measuring and resting the eve. But the
week end finds him thoroughly tired from
the ever increasing business coming to him
and he invites those who are Interested in
their own eyes 70 come 70 him and person
ally learn for themselves the great nd
vnntages of properly lifted glasses In re-
licving so many nervous troubles, DR.. Sey-
mour Inns decided to continue the reduced
prices given last week for two DAYS this
wcek-Tussday and "Wednesday unly-in or.
der that those who could not see him on
account Of tho rush will not be dsap
pointed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-09
AT TIE rHEArER.

6rau Opera Company in isle OF Cham
payne" and Dorothy"
The Jules Grau Comic Opera company
concluded their engagement here yesterday
by the production Of Isle OF Champagne"
at the performance last night and
Dorothy" at the matinee.
Mr. stanley Fech as King Pommeroy
the Second was uncommouly good lie is
comedtnn Of considerable talent and was
~, his best last mght
MIR, Edward E0g'etop. as AppollnAris
ir3Ppr the prime minister, was ex atent
A,lss Mary Darlington. rs Priscilla was
very gOet Her singing was better tbun
"a aM role tn which she has appeared here
although she always Sugs wcll
Miss }rssle r'u0crhiu nude great deal
Hut Of the romlr part OF Abigail Peek, Tor
Ailh she deserves great credit ii ia
taf,} mat woman makes so good a
IJrte comedian
ne chorus was good prctdly costumed
Nnd IL sang Nol, showing 'he result of
e'rViu raining
Tie performance Of dorothy" nj the
m tocc Was a good perfo mau,e IN every
respect ''
The next attraction win he Richard
Mal Shri lh 'Eeaueaito" on TuesIay.
February H.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-09

The medical profession has long been &C.
Quasnted with The remarkable cures OF
neuralgia, headache, epilepsy ana numerous
nervous disorders that have resulted from
the use az spectaeleS but these reliefs and
cures have been ouly Incidental
Inc following facts, Well known to pro.
tessoini oclisis, are not gCncrally under.
stood Dy the tally. /. While the immrsise
E,Alorlty OF mankind have ewes that are 10
an appearances perfectly balanced, more
tha man nfty persons IN every hundred have a
hatural tendency TO deyiate .. This
tendency Is overcome by a constant strnlp
exeried by the nerves upon the muscles Of
the eyes, 3. Hr means OF the systematic
aeucn that exists between the nerves OF
me eEes and the rest OF the nervous sys-
TEN, the elects Of the eve strain are COM
munieated 10 remote organs OF the body
Arguing from these asccrtalned truths Or
seymour concludes that this strain, acting
from the. very hour Of blrth through inc
brain ana nerves. Is quite sufficient 10 pro
duce disease IN the orEans that happen 10
be anected ~ lt; and 60 show that his con.
elgsion is sound, he adduces number OF
eases In which diabetes Drlghts disease
eonsumption. oyartus, prsstatitis. hay fsrss