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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
HOPE FOR RELIEF
LIES IN SENATE AMENDMENT
Martin May Introduce One Providing Temporary Relief
and Chairman Mercer Would Not Oppose
in Conference.
Not Oppose

| building. but lays particular stress upon
the absolute necessity of temporary re-
lief and recommends the appropriation
of S37, coo for that purpose. This amount
is to be expended in the construction OF
an addition to the present building, which
addition can be made without the ac-
QUESTION on the part of the Government
of any more land than is occupied by the
present building
ERRONEOUS IMPRESSION
It has been suggested by friends Of the
Richmond Post-Office that if Congress
failed to Iegislate for the relief Of the
cramped condition the Post-O Office Depart
ment could come to the rescue. This
is erroneous. The Post-Office Depart.
ment fund is for the renting of premises
to be occupied by branch post-offices and
may not be expended upon new Offices
If a branch Office can be established in
Richmond then the Postmaster-Ge General
may be looked to for assistance.
Although the Senate COMMITTEES on
Public Buildings and Grounds has al
ready reported several very large bills
for pubic buildings it is more than prob
able that if a strong fight is made for
Richmond something may be done in The
way for temporary relief.
IN speaking of the Richmond public
building appropriation to-day. Chairman
Mercer, of the House Committee on Pub
lie Buildings ard Grounds. who returned
from Annapolis this morning. said: Our
provision of seventy-hve thousand dollars
is for the purchase OF a site alone: we
make no provision for temporary relief.
NFhat is meant by increase from S516. .62S.0S
to S591 .G2sGS is that the former amount.
S516,62s0S. is what has heen already ap-
propriated for Richmond and the latter
is the original appropriation, plus. the
s75,oG5. for the purchase of q SITE.
while we felt that there is some need
of temporary relief down there. we
thoughtgit would be much better5to give
Richmond a start toward something per-
manent and solid than t. spend q good
deal Of money on something temporary.
Tho present building has fine walls, and
with proper renovating and additionals
it could he made into cne Of the bsst
buildings in the country
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29

The City Democratic Committee Viii
meet at O'Clock tonight at Murphy's
Hotel to take UP the contest OF Epps VS..
Smith for the Democratic nomination Tor
City Sergeant
The case is full of interest and a large
crowd of local politicians will doubtless
!,e on hand. A special committee. conl-
posed of Messrs. Peyton. Folkes, Welsh,
Bargamin and Taylor, appointed to draft
a plan of procedure met last night ana
completed their work. They decided that
Mr.. Epps being the contestant. should be
put in the position of plaintiff. and MI
Smith defendant. and that the procedure
should be in accordance with the general
rules of contested election cases before
court of justice.
Mr.. Roscoe Nelson. of counsel for Mr..
Smith. was at Murphy's last night, and
said he and Mr.. Meredith would complete
their answer to MIR. Epps allegations set
out in his notice by this afternoon. and
would be ready to go on with their case
tc-night.
MIR. FOLkES EMPLOYED.
Mr.. ". p. Leaman. who is the registrar
in Fourth Jackson. and who is made the
target in Mr.. Epps' declaration. has en-
pioyed Hon. Z. c. Folkes to be present
and look after his interests at the inIes-.
tigation, While both the candidates will
be present with their counsel Mr.. Epps
will be represented by Messrs. L.. .. Wen
denburg and II. NJ. Smith, Jr., while Mr..
Smiths attorneys are Mcssrs. c.. Y. Mere
dith and Roscoe Nelson.
Mr.. Wendenburg said yesterday that
they would be able. in his Judgment. to
sustain their charges and to succeed in
throwing out Fourth Jackson. which is
the point on which they will make their
greatest fight.
Eve will refutc every charge they have
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
(specia1 Dispatch to The Times.l

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 2s-There
will be no attempt made by Captain Lamb
to attach an amendment to the omnibus
public buildings bill in the House provid-
ing for temporary relief from the present
cramped condition of the public building
at Richmond as it will be impossible TO
get such an amendment through.
Senator Martin, it is understood, will
introduce such an amendment in the Sen
ate. Mr.. Mercer gave Captain Lamb to
understand to-day that he would not OPP
pose this amendment in conference, so
the chances are that something may yet
be done for LRichmond's temporary needs
In regard to the Shafer property it is
understood that If it cannot be had for
the sum of $1,000 by direct purchase, con-
demnatory proceedings will be inaugu-
rated. In such a case the United States
District Attorney of the Eastern District
of Virginia will institute the proceedings
and the judge Of the court will empa mel
a jury of twelve, who. when the case is
called. hear evidence from the defendant
the owner Of the property, and the plain
tiff. the United States Government, as to
the value of the property.
There is abundant precedent for con-
demnation proceedings of this character
and in two cases. Bridgeport, Conn.,, and
Fergus Falls Mimi. such proceedings are
going on at present
THE APPROPRIATION.
The appropriation of s15,Goo, contained in
the public building bill for the purchase Of
the Shafer lot as a site for a future adj
.dition to the present Post-Omce Building,
is, in the opinion of one or two prominent
5Nirginians in Washington, who are deep
-ly interested in the needs of the Richmond
office and accurately informed as to the
state of the case. not by any means what
that city deserves.
Next to having an entirely new pub
lie building" said one of these gentle
men to-day, which Richmond certainly.
needs and certainly ought to have, the
most important thing is, in my opinion,
temporary relief from the Scongested con-
dition of the offices in the present pub
lie building. The report of the super
vising architect of the Treasury upon the
case contains recommendations for a new
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
.RABID DOG Goes
ON A RAMPAGE:
Bites His Master, Attacks Mum.
Der Of Dogs and Kills Three
Cats in Short Order.

The presence of rabies among dogs,
the city. seems to be a just cause for
grave apprehension and concern among
the residents OF that locality.
The first evidence of nydrophohia
among the dogs in that part of the city
was manifested last Saturday in a setter
belonging TO Mr.. Thomas Savage, resld-
ing at Main and Meadow Streets This
dog had a we'll defined case of rabies,
and before being killed, bit his master,
Mr.. Savage, through the arm. attacked
and bit a dozen or more dogs. and at
the home of Mr.. Savage killed three cats
in as many minutes.
The dogs conduct in every way indi-
Gated the most malignant form of hydro
phobia. but to be certain that he was
suffering from the disease. his head was
sent atsonce to the laboratory of DR.. Hoen
at the Pasteur Department of the Uni-
arersity College of Medicine.
The head was Gissected and the pro-
cess of the examination begun promptly
Its result. which had been awaited with
great interest. was. announced yesterday,
and is said TO prove beyond any doubt
the fact that the dog was mad. The
result will lead to precautions being
taken to prevent further spread OF the
disease and a close watch being kept
;uopn the dogs which are known to have
been bitten by him.
Mr.. Savage. who has suffered consid-5
erably from the wound in his arm. is
now under the care OF his family ply
sic.an. but Will in an probability take
the PIsteur treatment.
The dog was a favoriee among the sew.
eral owned by Mr. Savage, and until tho
day the rabies developed was one OF the
best tempered anirpass. Saturday morn
ing he was following Atr. Savage. and at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
IMMENSE FOREST
FIRE KING GEORGE
Famed by a Brisk Wind it Does
Great Damage.
MULES AND BARNS BURNED
a Young Man Severely Injured by the
Fall of Tree, and May Die-A 7
Minstrel Entertainmentfo for Benz
eft Of a Church.
MULES AND BARNS BURNED
Especial Dispatch to Tho Tines. !,

Especial Dispatch to Tho Tines.)
KING GEORGE COUNTY, April IS
the most disastrous forest fire that has
ever visited this section of the country
has been raging since early Saturday
morning in a large body of woods and
much open country, extending from Point
Conway to Shiloh, covering an area Of
several square miles. Saturday morning
a spark from Mr.. Thomas Yerby's saw
mill engine set fire to the body of woods
in which the mill was located.
A terrific southwest wind was blowing
at the time. and everything was as dry
as fnder, as there has been no rain in
King George for several weeks. The
flames spread in the widest manner. and
but for the large acreage Of plowed land
there is ne estimating the damage that
would have been done.
N1I. Ierf1y's sawnlill and a. large amount
of lumber, both sawed and unsawed. was
destroyed first Then number of barns
and outbuildings were burned and a large
amount of valuable timber, reaching for
miles through the country. All efforts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
Representative sibIey Says he
Should Be Discharged at 0nco
FROM sERvIcE HE DIsGRAcESE
Speech of Republican Was Cheered by
the Democrats and by Some of His
Own Party-In the Senate Sine
mons, of North Carolina.
Made Similar Speech
Denouncing Smith.
tBy Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON. April 2s-Representa-
tive sibley. Of Pennsylvania. created
something of a sensation in the House
to-day during the general debate on the
agricultural appropriation bill by severe
Iy denouncing General Jacob Fl. Smith
for the orders he issued in the Samar
campaign. Mr.. Sibleys speech was en<
thusiastically applauded by the Demo-
Gratis, and was received with some evf-
dences of approval on the Republican
side. The speech was considered the. most
remarkable in that it came from a Re-
publican who left the Democratic partT
on the issues raised by the Spanish war.
a1{1 who has since been an ardent sup.
potter of expansion.
Mr.. Williams. of Mississippi. Democrat).
endorsed what Mr.. Sibley had said.
Mr.. sibley Republican), OF Pennsyla-s
vania. said he had been an expansion
ist. and defended the policy of the adj
ministration IN the acquisition Of the
Philippines: that duty and honor justt-,i
fed our position there: that the COM.
mercia1 welfare OF the nation demanded
that we should control that archipelago.
which stands as the gateway to the Ort-
entail world.
MARCH BACKWARD.
He then continued:
Therefore, when am compelled to
read utterances contained in military OFF,
ders that makes the blood of man run
cold when have heard the statements
made that we were cruel in the con-
duct of that war, have thought that
perhaps. partisanship was speaking. but
when + read as ! have within the~past. ].
forty-eight hours that general wearing
the uniform of the army Of the United
States. who stands under the shadow OF
our flag, issues orders, not to coneiliate
a province. but to leave it bowling
wilderness and to kill all above ten years
of age. then it seems to me that hu-
manity must have marched backward
for eighteen centuries and that Herod
again appears. L have read of Timour.
the Tartar have read OF Achilles.
have read of the Saracen scourge, oue
I thank God that since the tragic scene on
Calvary it has taken eighteen centuries
to produce a Smith.
NOT CIVILIZATION.
.'I have read OF the watercure oeileVe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
silver SERVICE FOR
HERO OF SANTIAGO.
Magnificent One Presented.
t. Admiral il Sch|Iey. ':'.'|'|y
WHOLE CHEST Of SILVER
Hundred Pieces 0. Tableware,
One Apergne and Loving Cup.
Parade Viii Be. Held in Memphis To-
Day,t Having Been Postponed on
Account Of the Weather-At
Noon the Admiral Viii
Hold Reception at the
Cotton Exchange.
CHEST 0F SILVER
(Ry Associated Press. }

(6y+ASSOcldIeusilcSS
MEMPHIS, TENN April 2S--Tne first
day of the visit to Memphis of Admiral
ana Mrs. w. S. Schley, who arrived in
this city from washington last night,
opened with lowering clouds and occa-
sIonal showers. After a good nights
rest the visitors were up bright4a and early
and breakfasteG alone. Despite the
5downpour great crowds began to gather
around the hotel as early as 9 o'clock
and evinced much enthusiasm.
On account Of the threatening wea ther
it was decided to postpone the parade
until Tomorrow morning. Many promi-.
r.ent ladies and gentlemen have paid
their respects to the Admiral and his
wife during the morning hours, including
Governor Benton McMilin and wife.
After luncheon carriages arrived at the
hctel and the Admiral ard his wife were
taken to the Auditorium, where a mag
rifcent silver service was presented to
the Hero of Santa go on behalf of IS. .01O
subscribers to a fund for that purpose.
The movement to present a testimonial to
the Admiral was begun about a year ago,
and contributions were received from Ar
kansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Ten
ressee. Former Senator Thomas B. Tur-
Icy made the presentation speech, and
Admiral Schley accepted the gift in a
fitting reply.
MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION.
The silver service is q magnificent col
lection, consisting of a chest of tableware.
of one hundred pieces, two candelebra of
beautiful design, one iapergne and a low
ing cup bearing a bas relief of the Ad-.
mira1 on one side and the cruiser Brook
lyn on the other.
AT . O'clock tonight a grand banquet
of three hundred covers was spread in the
new Gayozo. in honor of Admiral Schey
The guest of the evening was introduced
by Hon. William J. Crawford. and in a
happy response, he congratulated the peo-
pie of Memphis and the South upon the
great progress they wereSmakinE in re-
cent years. The Admiral swas cheered to
the echo when he re5uin ed his seat.
Among the other speakers We're Govern
or McMllin Hon. Cari'uthcrs living, of
Memphis, Judge Albert II. Whitehead. of
Mississippi. a. II. Caldwell, of Memphis,
Rufus N. Rhodes, of Ala bama. non. Muir
ray f. Smith, and Right Rev. Thomas
Gaylor bishop of Tennessee
(. During the progress of the ba nquet, Mrs.
Schley, was entertained by the ladies' of
the WatauSa Chapterzof the Daughters
of the American Revolution.
Tomorrow the parade in honor of the
visitors will start a t 10 o'clock. At noon
Admiral Schley will hold reception in
the Cotton Exchange. In the afternoon a
regatta excursion consisting of a dozen
boats will so up the river and in the ev-
ening there will be a ball by the women
of Memphis in honor OF the city's guests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
PANDEMONIUM
IN COTTON PIT
Wild Scenes on Cotton Exchange.
in New Orleans from Sound
Of Gong.
siBv Associated Press. j

NEW ORLEANS. La, April 3s.-The
spot cotton market is very firm and the
sales were at full board prices. Quo
tations advanced Is cent on all grades.
Futures to-day made another jump at the
opening of the market in line with the
strenuous advances of last week. No
sooner had the gong sounded FOR the first
call than pandemonium broke loose in the
pits. shorts showing themselves more than
anxious tc, cover even if they had to pay
fancy prices. The opening showed gains
of 8 to 13 points on the Summer month hs-s
Belief in aashort crop and the bureau
estimate has been shaken many times
during the past by those who now have
the whip-hand over the shorts In spite
of fairly heavy realizing the market con-
stinued to improve. and the close showed
a net gain of IS points to as for April.
May gained II points. June and July each
Is. August II. September 15, and the other.
positions to 8 points over Saturdays:
closing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
PATTERSON DIVORCE CASE.
Mrs. Patterson Awarded Care of Her
Chi|d-Alimony and Lawyers Fees.

tSpecial Dispatch to The Times
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, April 2o.-Janes
T. Patterson, son of tR. "A Patterson. the
millionaire tobacconist of Richmond, was
granted a divorce to-day from Cora u.
Patterson. on the ground of cruelty, Mrs.
Patterson being permitted to retain the
custody of her son. Archie. and being al
lowed So, 500 alimony, and attorney fees.
The matter was settled between the law
yers representing the two parties IN Or
der to avoid the publicity of hearing,
and the decree was entered by Judge
Read. in accordance with the terms
agreed upon by the attorneys
The cruelty was alleged to be IN the
mental pain, which Mrs Patterson's con-
duct caused her husband
In the cross petition, Patterson was ";
charged with being parsimonious. Inc
Pattersons were married November 4,
1883 at Richmond.
To-day's proceedings in court occupied
hut ten minutes. Mrs Patterson was not
present although she arrived in the city
with her son. Archie a few days ago. Pat-
terson was present with his attorneys. lie
made no comment on the decree
WASHINGTON. April sc. w. snlooN
to-day was appointed a fourth-Class post
master at Leedstown, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
MUSIC FESTIVAL
ONEOF our. BEST
So -----------
The Opening Concert Last Night
q Brilliant Success.
CHORUS DOES GOOD WORK
Never Appeared to Better Advantage
and Reflects Highest Credit on Mr..
Mercer-soloists Well Selected.
To-Days Programmes.

= Z E - :
The ninth annual music festival OF the
Wednesday Club had a. most auspicious
beginning last night The audience was
not only very large, but was aloo one OF
the most brilliant that ever assembled in
the Academy Of Music The boxes and
lodges were filed and the scene on the
stage and in the auditorium was one to
long be remembers 1t is doubtful II
a better pleased audience ever attended
the opening concert of a "Wednesday Club
festival. The applause vas frequent, real
and stimulatire of the best efforts OF
the singers and orchestra.
ELIJAH WAS WE'LL SUNG.
The selection of NIendelssohn's match
less oratorio. Elijah. proved to be most
popular. The taste for oratorio may be
an acquired one. but it certainly exists
to a marked degree. The combination of
the operatic and the churchly is some
what daring, but it is effective. Elijah
is not often thrilling. but it is always
pleasing to the ear. and it has been fa-,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
PRINCESS USED
RHODES name
She Stands Trial Although Prin-
cipal Witnesses Are Dead.
Afidavits as Evidence.
fBY Associated PressA


CAPE TOWN. April 2s.-The trial of
Princess Radztwill on the charge of for
gerry, in connection with notes purporting
to have been endorsed by the late Cecil
Rhodes, but which the latter repudiated.
began in the Supreme Court here to-day:
before the chief justice. Sir j. II. Devil
liers. The Princess pleaded not guilty,
ard counsel for the defense applied for
a postponement of the trial in order to
bring evidence from England. The ap-
.plication was refused.
There are twenty-four counts in the
Indictment. Though Rhodes and Schultze,
the two principal witnesses. have died.
since the case was first Instituted, their.
evidence in the forms of affidavits de-
.nou1cing the signatures on the notes as
fcrGeries. holds good. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
RICHMOND, VA, TUESDAY. APRIL 29.l9o2.

Ellis, BeadlssR R RIB; s 81, Riang- INK
@. Rhodes. p: A. Cutler and
LA. Cutler held at the residence OF q;
the purpose Of consid dering what
action should be taken in the matter, of
the sale of whiskey at Louisa since the
granting OF license by the judge OF Sthe
County Court zit was decided to note
an appeal to the decision Of the County
Courtsto be presented hereafter,if II thought
wise to do so. 81 9sss
It was also decided that petitions for a
local option election should be circulated
at once. asking for an election on the
question at a day to be set by the judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
Nelson, Bedford, Brunswick
and Halifax Fall in Line.
MEETINGS ENTHUSIASTIC
Tide Running Strong Against
Submission Of Constitution.
NO RESULTS IN FAuQulER.
Meeting Breaks Up in confusion-War-
Wick County Votes TO Submit; Gull
peeper. Amhrst and the South
west Said 10 Favor Procla-
mation-Some Local
Views.

For proclamation: The coun-
ties of Bedford, Halifax, Bruins
wick, Meckienburg, N els on,
Prince Edward, and the city OF
Danvilie.
Delegates instructed to vote and
proclaim: President John Goode,
Messrs. ]. Thompson Brown,
Joseph Stebbins, Wood Bouldln,
Jr., Robert Turnbull, George ?.
Tarry, B. T. Gordon, Richard
McIlwaine, Bergman Green.
Eugene Withers, George w.
Jones, and c. E. Miller-l2.
For submission: Warwick
Delegate partially instructed,
Hon. NJ. H. Barnes.
County in which meeting broke
up in confusion: Fauquler-Dele-
gate, Hon. Eppa Hunton, Jr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
EPPs-SMITH CONTEST TO BE
PROCEEDED WITH TONIGHT
Answer Will Be Ready--Counsel Ialk-Mr
Leaman Employs Hon. E. C. Folkes as Counsel
Interest in the Matter.

made" said Mr. Nelson. on behalf Of
Mr.. Smith, last night. Their notice IS
Il curious document and is comprised or
historical allegations which we Will be
prepared to break down. he continued,
land we have no fears that our Client
will not retain his certificate"
TO SUBMIT AFFIDAVITS.
Mr.. Follles said he would be on hand
to look after Mr.. Leamans interests and
that they would be prepared to disprove
the allegations made against him in MI.
Epps notice of contest.
1t is likely that many afIidavits will be
submitted on all hands in cases where
the attendance of witnesses cannot be Sc
cured Some spicy incidents are expect
cd, ana much cross-firing between the
counsel is anticipated
The meeting will be presided over by
Chairman Doherty, and members of the
committee will not be permitted to ques-
ton the witnesses until counsel have
rested.
FINISH BY FRIDAY.
The case will have to be completed be-
fore the close of office hours in the Hust-
inss Court on Friday next, as at that
hour the time for filing. notices of candi-
dacy will expire under the law. Sergeant
Smith has already filed his notice. having
dono so Immediately after the recount Of
the vote by the committee
MIR. Epps' counsel hold that both names
may be filed and that the contest may
go on beyond Friday and then withdraw
the unsuccessful candidate. Mr.. Mere
din, on behalf of Mr. Smith, has given
notice that he and Mr.. Nelson will oppose
This and that they do not believe it would
be legal
It is likely that the committee will
complete the consideration of the case
and render its verdict by Thursday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-29
to subdue the fire were without avail, and;
last night at 10 o'clock the light from the
fire could be seen for many miles dis

tant. 5ssss
CRUSHED BY5 TREE
Mr.. Alfred Lewis, an estimable youns
man, was severely injured last week by
the falling Of a tree which he was as
ssisting his father to cut As the tree
fell he was caught beneath it and SO bad
ly wounded it is feared he will die He was
member of the Belle Grove Council y.
O. u. a. NJ. and highly respected N1r.
Lewis moved to King George some years
ago with his parents, from Accomac G coun-
ty. He was unmarried.
AMATEUR DRAIATICS.
The members of the Emanuel P. F..
Church at Point Conway gave a dramatic
and minstrel entertainment last week
for the benefit Of that church, and real
lied sA5. Miss Mary T.. Sykes was instru-
mental in getting the entertainment up.
and took an active part The supper
tables were presided over by the Misses
Strother, Mrs. Allen Smith. Mrs. ~. v.
Turner and Mrs. Harry 4 Gore.
Many Of King. George farmers are bus
ily planting corn. while many others
have not finished ploWing.