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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
SEMINARY COMMENCEMENT.
plan for the Finals of This Institution
Arranged.

Arranged.
The commencement exercises at the
Union Theological Seminary have been
arranged in the following order:
Tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the morning.
the final examinations begin. and on the
following Sunday evening at o'clock
a missionary address by Luther D. Wesh-
ard, of New York. will be delivered.
Tuesday, May 9Th, at 10 O'Clock A M,
the annual meeting Of the Board OF
Trustees and Directors will take place.
and on Wednesday morning. beginning at
II clock, the final exercises will be held
The final address to the graduating class
will be delivered by the Rev. p. r. Laid,
a member of the Board of Trustees from
North Carolina, and the presentat ton of
diplomas will be made by the president
of the Board Of Directors, DR.. L. B.
Turnbull.
IT had been planned to hold COM
mencement reception on the evening of
May 9Th In the First Presbyterian Church,
but the idea has been abandoned, and g
social will be held by the students of the
seminary on that evening. &
Glasses will be resumed at the semi
nary September 10th. at 4 P. NJ, the open
ing faculty address to be delivered by the
Rev. Professor &C. Hersman. D. D.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Gen. ! / A | |. ! ! / !
ON N IAND'
Claims Response bility for Cap:
ture Of Aguinaldo, but Not .
for Smiths Order.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The Senate
Committee on. the Philippines resumed
the examination OF witnesses in connec-
ton with the investigation of affairs II,
The Philippine Islands. General Arthur
Macarthur continued his testimony he
explained the statement III his annual
report OF June 30 1900 that the United
States had acquired sovereignty by treaty
ard IN a way owned the Philippines but
did not own the Filipino people" by
reached after conversation with an In
finite number of people and observation
and that they represented the bulk OF
the views Of the ma tionalist party
He then, in response to questions by
Senator Patterson, described the different
towns embraced within the American
lines on the night of February 5. 1879,
when the outbreak occurred and 1denti-
fed what rlrported to be a copy Of the
order OF General Luna for the massacre
OF the foreign residents Of Manila
Senator Patterson sought to show that
1t was not difficult to deceive Aguinaldo
by forgery and referred to his capture
by General Funston. through a forged
letter signed "Lacuna.
General Macarthur, with considerable
emphassi, declared that General Funston
was not responsible in any way for any
of the methods which obtained the cap
ture of Aguinaldo. am responsible IN
that matter In every way and particu-
lar" said General Macarthur. 1T was
one of the receptions frequently prac-
ticed in war. and wha tever deception at
taches thereto take.
With regard to the order for the Manila
massacre General Macarthur, answer
ing further questions by Senator Patter-
son. said the order he saw was signed
by Sandiago, and not by Luna. General
Macarthur detailed the efforts made by
him to ferret out Luna's connection with
it.
General Macarthur disclaimed any re-
,sponsibility for the orders Of General !.
81. Smith to make Samar bowling WHO
erness.
Renlyiur to a question by Senator
Reveridge. General Macarthur said that
absolute chaos would result should the
Filipinos be given complete independ-
ence and the United States entirely WITH
draw from the islands, but he SAID ne
would like to explain this statement at
another session of the committee. lie
was thereupon excused until tomorrow.
General Macarthur disclaimed any re-
sponsip.,ity for the orders OF General
Smith to make Samar bowling WIDER
ness. Replying to question py oeHa,
tor Reyeridge, General Macarthur SAID
that absolute chaos would result shou.e
the Filipinos be given complete lndepend-
encc and the United States entlrely VIII
draw from the islands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION.
Young Man at Cedar Works Wins Lau-
reIs With His Fist.

~
rels With His Fist.
Four officers of the First Police Station
were despatched yesterday afternoon to
the Richmond Cedar Works to assist Con-
sta BILE T. H. Samuel, and two deputies
to arrest Thomas Kain a man twenty
three years Of age and weighing about
125 pounds.
Kahn, while under the influence of IL
o,or, invaded the Cedar Works, where
on Yesterday morning he was discharged,
and thrashed two young men who were
filling the position which he formerly
liz Id This was yesterday morning. Shortly
afterwards General Manager Parrish
swore out a warrant against him, charg-
ing him with trespassing, assault and
battery. The warrant was placed in Con-
ST q bic SamueTs hands to be served In
tho afternoon Kain again visited the
works by secreting himself in wagon.
He began to make things merry, abus-
ing every one that came his way.
Constable Samuels appeared, attempted
to put the nippers on I<ain and was
Kicked down The officer called on his
son and others, and each was beaten off
ecsily by the enraged featherweight.
Superintendent Reams and others not
particularly interested save as spectators,
were also struck. A call for help was
=ns de to the First Police Station, and four
officers responded. To them Kain made
no resistance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
AQUEDUCTs RACES.
Short Priced Horses Again in Evidence.
April Shower Wins Rockaway Stakes.

! =
April Shower Wins Rockaway Stakes.
(By Associated rrcss)
NEW YORK, April 2o.-Short- priced
horses were again in evidence at Aque-
duct to-day April Shower. in the Rock
away stakes, wen in a mile drive from
The farorite, the Puritan, by a length
Ethics In the fifth race broke in front,
but Cochran took him in hand and lay
third until they were well into the
stretch moved up and won cle'yerly by
u length Summary:
First race-seven furlongs, selling-Sa-
tire Is to 81 first, Marothcn Is to ID sec
ond. Locket $50 to u third. Time. LIS 1-5.
Second three yearolds, five and a
half furlongs-clonmeil a to y first, Ed
die Bush "a to ~ second, l&hiati Is to u
third. Time, l:07 As.
Third race-two-s ear-ods, four and a
l,nlf furlongs, sel!ing-Lady Abercraft
first. Kennard &c to 81 second. Adele
Harding GO to ~ third. Time, :56 2-5.
fourth race-the Rockaway stake,
seven furiongs-April Shower Is to ID
first, The Puritan 6 to 81 second, Mo-
re,Santa Q3 to 81 third. Time, 1:27 3-5.
) Fifth race-handicap. one mile and
seventy: yards-Ethics 6. to y first. Kilo-
gram Is to 81 second, Agnes d e to y
third. Time. 1:47
ST, Sixth race-1naiden two-year- dds.
four and a half furlongs-Mamie Worth
uSf1o 81 first. 1mpetuous G to II second,
George w. Dasch Gao to u third. Time,
s56 is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
BASEBALL TOUR.
Washington and Lee Starts on for Se-
ries of Games.


Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
LEXINGTON, VA, April 2e.-The base
ball team Of Washington and Lee Uni
sersity left Lexington this morning over
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for a
swing around the circle They will play
Hampton Sidney College. at Hampden-
Sidney, Wednesday afternoon; Rich
snond, at Richmond. Thursday afternoon
and tho Virginia Polytechnic Institute
at Lynchburg, Friday afternoon. They
will return home Saturday.
The following compose the party: B.
%. Causey. manager: q. w. Bridges. as
sistant manager: r. w. Crawford. cap
tain and pitch; j. ". Bagley. catch: c..
b.. Spencer. first base; A Med. Smith,
second base: NJ. A. Breckenridge, third
base: NJ. p. Andrews, shortstop and
pitch; J. L. Harding. left field: j. -.
Wysor, center field, and Z. w. G..
Booeher, right field. Two substitutes
accompanied the. team: r. W. Baker,
pitch, and NJ. D. Campbell. shortstop:
The young gentlemen are in high
Feather, feeling confident that they will
return with many honors. Their playing
1his season has been exceptionally good,
and they are now In fine shape for the
diamond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
BIG move In
TOBACCO WAR
American Cigar Company and
Continental Tobacco to Be-
:
come Practically One.
nv Associated Press


NEW YORK, April 29.-The World TO-
morrow will say:
FAN important move in the battle for
control of the tobacco market of the
world will be made tomorrow CWednes-
Gayl, when the Giant Continental Tobacco
Company and the American Cigar Com
.rany will, through a new arrangement,
becc me practically one.
This is a long stride in the carrying out
of President Dukes imperial plan for the
greater Tobacco trust. Control of the to-
bacco output Of Cuba is aimed at, and
President Duke has been quoted as saying
that the trust could afford to lose IS, OOO,-
600 to get control Of the market Of the
British Empire. The measures to realize
I'll. latter are now under way as is in
ed,oated by the presence in me city of
the Ogdens, Britain's greatest manufac-
.turers of cigarettes. in whose business
the American Tobacco Company has al
ready bought a big interest.
1.-The new arrangement between the
Continental Tobacco Company and
American Cigar Company, as announced
yesterday by the officers, is one by which
the Continental buys the entire manu-
featured output Of the American Cigar.
Company and disposes of it through its
own statesmen. Officers of the two COM
spanies who made the announcement took
occasion toe announce poitedly that the
two concerns would continue to maintain
separate orga nization.
James B. Duke is presidet of the Con-
solidated Tobacco Company, (Which con-
irons the American Tobacco Company.
and the Continetal Tobacco Company,
and he is president of both the Ameri-3
can and Continental Companies. while
.thes trust dominates the American Cigar
Company. j. b. Cobb is president Of the
latter. and it was said yesterday would
remain at it's head. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
CAPTAIN DIED
VERY SUDDENLY
Accident to His Ship Thought to
Have Been Too Much for
Captain Albers.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Assoc1ated Press.J =
e NEW. YORK, April 23.-Emil Boas, the
New York agent of the Acknowledgements
can Line, received a despatch from Ham
burg to-day, saying that Captain A Al
bers of the steamer Deutschland, died
this morning OF apoplexy. No particu-
lars were received but Mr.. Boas believed
that the lol1e was brought about by
the excitement incident to the accid ant
to the ship.
8 Captain Albers was the commodore OF
the Tiamburg-Amcrican Line fleet and
hal l,eeu in command of the Deutschland
since she first went into commission, In
J1lly 1900
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Howitzers, Weekly Drill.

The weekly, drill of the Howitzers. held
last night, was largely attended Lieu
tenant Booker, who has been Ill for some
weeks, was out for the first time
After the drill the monthly. business
meeting was held. Three new members
We're elected. There will be a fatigue in
spection and dance next Tuesday night
Corporal George Sharp. a popular mem
Der. Of the battery. has gone on visit
to Baltimore
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
WESTERN MARYLAND.
Fuller Syndicate Bid for the Road is
Accepted.
(By Associated Press.)

BALTIMORE, MD. April 29-The first
branch of the City Council tonight passed
the ordinance accepting the Fuller Syndi-
cate bid of IS. 751,37045 for the city's hold
5ings in the Western Maryland Railroad.
The ordinance was then sent over to the
second branch. It is expected that it
will be ready for the Mayors signature
Thursday night. The members Of the
Fuller Syndicate declare that it is their.
intention to connect the Western Mary
land Railroad with the Wabash system.
thus making Baltimore the terminal Of
a great trans Continental line controlled
Nv the Wa bash.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
SKATER ENDORSED.
His Entire Course indicated by Actor
of Convention
or Convention.
(By Associated Prcss.)
MI 1AvT

WHEELING. w. VA, April 2e.-It is
now practically certain that President
theodore Shaffer is the big man of the
convention, with few dissenting voices.
endorsed in toto his annual report. The
Committee on Presidents and other Off
entrusted to it. and their recommended
tons were ratified by the convention.
The action Of the convention is a vindi-
likely now that there will be much on:
position to Mr.. Skaters reelection. AS
sstant Secretary M. F. Tighe will not be
candidate for the presidency That he
goes without saying.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
WAS HlNGTON VS.. MERGER.
Bill of Complaint Filed and subpoenas
Issued.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press
WASHINGTON, April 29.-The clerk of
the United States Supreme Court has
fled the bill of complaint of the State
of washington in the railroad merger
case. as authorized by the director of
tho court, delivered on the 21st instant.
He also has issued subpoenas for the
defendants in the case, which are made
returnable on or before October IS next,
the first day Of the next term Of the
court.
The subpoenas are directed to the
Northern Securities Company, the Great
Northern Railway Company and the
Northern Pacific Railway Company, and
vii he served upon J. J. Hill as the
president. Of the two first mentioned COM
nanies and on Charles S. Mellen. as presi-
dent of the Northern Pacific.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
PRETTY HOME.WEDDING.
Mr.. G. Hardin Chaplin and Miss Mary
Cobbs Married in Blackstone.

fSnecia1 Dispatch to The Times.)
Il BLACKSTONE VA, April 20 pa pretty
marriage took place here at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. II.
Cobbs. at 6 o'clock this evening, when
their only daughter. Miss Mary, became
the bride of Mr.. c. Howard Chaplin IT here;
were only a. few close friends besides
members of the family present. The par
lor was beautifully decorated with arches
and festoons. The ceremo ny was per
formed by Rev. Mr.. Green, Of Tire Meth
odist Church.
Immediately after the ceremony, the
newly-married couple took the train for.
ern points The groom is a prominent
young merchant 6sss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Y. NJ. c. a. RECEPTION.

Musical Given by 1.-The Ladies' Auxiliary
Last Night.
The Ladies Auxiliary Of the Railroad
Y. NJ. c. a. gave 10 reception and musi-
cal at the Main-Street# Station fall last
night. which was attended by many OF
tho railway men Of the city and their
families.
During the early part Of the evening a
delightful musical programme was ren-
dered by Mr.. Adam Diacont. his sdaugh-
ter, Miss Viola Diacnnt; Miss Gladys Pey-
ton and Miss Ruby HUM hreyz
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
No Settlement as Vet.

80 by Associated 5Press.)
NEW YORK, April 229.-The members Of
the subcommittee OF coal operators and
representatives of the United Mine Work.
ers met to-day. Only members of the
subcommittee were present. The confer
ence at o'clock without having come to
a settlement President Mitchell said the
committee would meet again to-raorro;Y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Gordon,---HoIlis.
'Snocia1 $nisnotch to The TimeS.1E

$500 tSpeclHI -D1sputc 60 nc
WINCHESTER, VA, April 29.--Mr.
Harry Gordon and Miss Mary VI Hollis
were married this morning at s O clock by
5mony took. place at the brides home on
East Water Street, and at o'clock Mr.
and Mrs Gordon left over. thu. Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad for q tour of The; Ia ST
ern cities. - -
The groom IS Eawell known young bust.
ness man, and 3 the Bird es is the pretty
and popular daughter of -. g. HoV.17L9
clerk 9of the City Counci
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Death of Mrs. Ut. q. Fitzgerald.

Especial Dispatch to The Times. !,
BLACKSTONE VA, April 29.-Mrs &
=. Bouncer. Fitzgerald died at the home Of
her husband, a few miles from this place.
yesterday, and the remains were Inferred
at Leinster. the old family home. at 10
o'clock to-day. Deceased was a sister of
Dr. Daniel S. Hardaway and Mr.. J.
.Hardaway, of this county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Cabled for a Report.
fRx Associated Press. q

-sE.T55- IBy Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April 229.-Secretary
Long has cabled directly to Captain Day
ton, of the Chicago, at Venice for a state
ment Of the facts connected with the ar
rest of some Of the officers of that ship
at Venice. So far there has been no Of
ticia! report on the subject to either the
State or tho Navy Department.
II is fully expected that the Italian au-
thoriaes will turn the prisoners over to
Captain Dayton upon his promise that
they shall be dealt with ACCORDING to the
United States naval regulations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
STOVE MOULDERS in DEMAND
More Are Needed Here, and They Cam

moi. Be Found Anywhere.
Stove moulders are in demand, not only
in this city, but throughout the United
States. The Southern Stove Works are
In need OF dozen moro men and they
tried every way known to secure them,
but their effort up to last night had been
in vain.
Mr.. r. T.. Faircloth, foreman Of the
works. has visited a dozen cities in the
North and East in search of men. but
not a man out Of employment could be
found. He left yesterday for Waynes-
boro IN search Of them. The works are
now employing about thirty-fve mould
ers and can use fifteen more with ease.
Moulders or stoye-platers, as they are
called In stove shops. are getting, more
money now than for the last fifteen Years.
The average wages are from s22 to SIS
O week, the work being all piece work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Will. beLet Alone.
iBy Associated press !

sE3.zF3 (By Associated Press.l To-
aWASHINGTON.SAp 228..-lt is now be-
.1ieved that no furthe r8considreatio ton Will
be given by the Presldentst to the subject
of retiring Lieutenant-Gen Miles so
long as the commander OF the army con-
=tinues his present attitude OF reserve. and
asFi is unless General Miles himself should
do something or take some action to res
;vive the recent determination OF the.
Presfd lent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
colored Nurses, Settlement.

The sWoman's League Training School
last night organized a colored nurses,
settlement. which shall have in view
charitable nursing among the poor and
sick Of the colored population. Officers
were chosen and the colored ministers
or the city designat ted as members OF the
board Of directors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Grand Council Of Masons,

(By Associated Press
MACON, GA. April 29.-At the Grand
Council Of Nasons to-day Grand Master
julius l.. Brown nominated the following
representatives of foreign jurisdictions:
Canada-Joseph G.. Greenfield
Indian Territory-H B. Davidson.
Maryland-Geo. L De1yant.
Massachusetts-Joh ohm D. Simmons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Moody Secretary of Nav.

(By Associated Press
g WASHINGTON. D. G.. April 29-The
President to-day sent to the Senate the
nomination of William II. Moody to be
Secretary of the Navy. The nomination
was confirmed without usual delay under
"a special rule.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
The Deutschland Disabled.
nv Associateu Press. J

HAMBURG. April 29.-'The Hamburg
American Line steamer Deutschland, dis
atled at sea by the Joss of her ruddar
While on q voyage from New, York, has
been examined and the officials Of the
company admit that the repairs will
necess:tate laying up the vessel for some
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
DANISH TREATY.
inhabitants of the Island Are to Vote on
ITS AdoptlOn.

Inhabitants Of the Island Are to Vote on
its Adoption.
(By Associated Prcss)
COPENHAGEN, April 29.-The bill pro-
zviding for the sale of the Danish West
IEdia Islands, as amended by the Land
thing. came UP in the Folkthing to-day,
with the result that the majority sub
mitted a proposal as follows:
The Rigsdag (Diet composed of both
Hcuses) approves the concession, on con-
dition that the Inhabitants of the islands
declare in favor thereof by a p1ebiscite
similar to the one taken in 1867 =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Shorthand Writers.

The Shorthand Writer'S AssocIat ton held
q brief called meeting last night. but on
account OF the small L al tendance there was
OF allowing ladies to- become members of
the assoqiati ion was discussed briefly but
action postpone pntl the next meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Successful Cadets. !,
70 S5 ~ 80 -; 4 -
by Associated Press &

Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS ND: April s 29.-Among
those successful In the recent examinations
ofscandidates for admission to the Naval
Academy wereR owen T. Lemly, North
Carolina and William III. Booth. Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Roanoke, 9; Browns, 2.


Especial Dispatch to The Time.)
Is CHARLOTTESVILLE, va, April q
On the athletic field at University OF
Virginia to-day Roanoke College defeat
I'd the team representing Brown Uni
serstty School, near this city, by the
score Of 9 to-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
HAVEMEYER WILL BE HEARD.
Will TestiYBeforecommittee on Re-
lations With Cuba.

: WASHINGTON April 29-Prestdent
Havemeyer. and other officials of the
american Sugar Refining Company, viii
De asked to come here and give testi-
mony before the subcommittee of the
Committee on Relations with Cuba, APP
ings.
The subcommittee held fits first meet
ing to-day with all the members of the
committee present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
New Grove Druids.

IA new grovezof United Ancient Order OF
:Drufds, to be known as Jefferson Grove.
ellis Hall officers viii ba Installed next
Tuesday nigh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30

American League Results.
Washington. q; Philadelphia, 2.
Chicago. 4; Cleveland, 2.
Detroit, IL; ST Louis, 3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30

Wind Storm in Nottoway.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
BLACKSTONE. VA. April ga ter
.rible rain: and wind storm passed over
this place about 9 O. clock to-nig CHIT. Thus
far no damage is known to have been
done
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
Standing of the Clubs.
New York, S; Brooklyn, o.

New York, s; BROOKLYN, o.
{By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, April The New York
Team shut out Brooklyn on the Polo,
Grounds to-day in game which was
tailed in the latter half of the sixth In
hing. Score:
1879 G. R.H.E.
Brooklyn, :. :. 80. o o o 900 4 a
New York % Of zoos 8 o
Batteries: McMakin and Herns: Ken
nedy and Bowerman. Time, Los. Um-s
bire, Brown. Attendance, 1880.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-30
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY.

SOBER Man WANTS POSITION IN
'T,bojesa1e- house or as watchnan; ref
srances Address E. w, Leader Office.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-28
GOLDEN WEDDING.

OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry H. Smith, Par
ents of DR.. Herbert E. Smith, Dean
of Yale Medical School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry H Smith OF
Hartford celebrated their golden we'd
deing Tuesday at their home, SO Wads-
worth street. November % came on
Thanksgiving day fifty years ago. and
the observance by Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
was truly an occasion of Thanksgiving
for both are in perfect health and
strength. Their son, DR.. Herbert E.
Smith of this city, and his family en-
tertained them and their other child
Frederick H. Smith, at family dinner
at the ALLYN house, after which a re-
ception was held at their home, which
was prettily decorated with golden
chrysanthemums. Many gifts were re-
ceived from congratulating relatives
and friends, many of whom were unable
to express their congratulations in per.
son. Among them was one who was
present at the wedding ceremony sc
long ago. In the dining room refresh.
ments were served by the three grand
daughters Of the couple.