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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
FOREIGN MISSION BOARDS.
Inspiring Session Of Two Days Closed yester
day-Virginia Well Represented.
(sDecia. Dispatch to The Times, /,

TORONTO, ONT, Feb. 26-The con.
ference of foreign mission boards closed
to-day an inspiring session of two days.
Its special endorsement was given to
greater care for the missionary training
of the young. Drs. Willingham and
Phillips took part in the discussion.
The Student Volunteer Convention met
last night. Vast crowds of students from
every State in the Union and every Pro
vince in Canada and from many coun-
tries across the seas We're present. Vir-
gnia is represented by twenty-six stu.
dents and some twenty-five hundred dele.
gates are here.
Addresses of welcome were delivered by
Bishop Sweetman, DR.. Covan and Dr.
Potts, of Canada John r. Mott replied
in a stirring address, in which he declared
this to be the greatest student conven-
ton in the history of the world, prov
ing that the intellectual life is not in
consistent with intense spirituality, and
hinging a challenge before all who oppose
modern Christianity.
One of the greatest sights to be seen is
the vast audience of educated young
men and women. all intent upon one great
purpose. The singing is most remarkable
for its volume and power.
A world movement is here gathering
knowledge and inspiration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
Wound Inflicted When About to
Be Taken Away.
NO EFFORTS AT .RECAPTURE
A Physician Extracts the Ball and Stokes
Expresses Regret That His Effort Failed.
He Must Have Endured Great Sui-
f:riog During His Flight From
JaiI-He Is Expected 10
Recover From Wound.
Special Dispatch to The ylmes1

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
MEIERRIN, VA, Feb. 26.-Syivanua
Y. Stokes, fugitive from justice. who. by
The aid of friends, escaped from Lunen.
burg county jail during the terrible
weather of last Friday night, while III
a very weak condition from loss of blood,
caused by his cutting his OWN throat,
made another dramatic attempt yester.
day TO end his life.
He was at the home OF his cousin, Mr..
Eorum, near Green Bay. in Prince Ed
ward county. where he is supposed 70
nave been in hiding since the jail Was
broken into and the prisoner spirited
away.
His friends were about to movs
him further from the officials OF
Lunenburg. and he was on the fronr
porch about TO start when they wens
into the house for something they had
left Mr.. Stokes. during their absence,
.!red bullet into his check The ball
took upward course ard lodged under
his eye. y physician was SiWmoneei
ard the ball extracted.
1t was found after examination that
the wound was very severe and the
chances are very much against his re.
covcry For some hours he lay speectI.
less. and as soon. as he recovered he ca>-
pressed regret at having not accom-,
plished his effort. and said he wanted!
70 return to rlrrenrrtrC Jail.
WILL RECOVER.
Stokes is as wei. at this writing as
could he expected, although he has two
very severe wounds Ills physician is OF
the opinion that with careful treatment
he will in all probability recover.
The ball was extracted by a physician
from Burkeviile. and as Mr.. Boronns ~
some hours u7co scious. with the bullet
buried deep under his skin.
Stokes must have undergone great suf-
fering during the journey which followed
his escape Friday night. 1t was an uIl-
usually cold night, with a very piercing
wind. He was il such 8 weakened con-
dition that his guards had relaxed their
vigilance. not believing he could move or
be moved, and whether he walked or was
great.
HIS MIND IMPAIRED.
His friends are under the impression
-hat the trying ordeal has entirely i1l-
paired his mind, and that his whole dc-
hire is to put an end to his trouble by
,akinG his own l'fe, and it is thought
that if he is again in the hand OF law Fa
will put his purpose in effect
Mr.. Stokes, it seems. has lots OF friends
in this vicinity. and it is quite evidert.
rs is shown. that they will do all they
can to keep him from being recaptrred
No efforts are being made, 50 far as
known. to recapture HIM. notwithstanding
the officials were quite sure that he
couldn't or wouldn't be carried very far
frcrr his last place of concealment.
Stokes is determined not 70 spend tho
four years in Jail. the light sentence in
posed upon him for criminal assault uf'on
the ten -year-ol dausiite- of poor Co.
man farmer in L,srenbrrg Eilda Weise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
ELECTRIC POWER
TO RUN GRIST Mill
New Enterprise Starts Up Near
GaI|ego Mills Next Monday.
c. L, Todd Manager.

klchmond is to have a flour mill run
by clectri ity This new plant will begin
operations next Monday It is certainly
the first instance in the history of this
city, if rot Of the tire country, that a
flour and grist mill has gotten its power
from the electric current.
Mr. Edison said a few weeks ago that
before the close Of the present century
electricity would be used for every pur-
pose for which steam was now employed.
JAiis is just step in that direction
Every one is familiar with the use of
water, ard even steam. power to turn
the great sto wheels of a, -four or grSt
mil, but not before have the people Of
this community known Of the use in that
capacity of the mysterious fluid.
The owners and ope ators OF this new
mill will be k own IS the Richmond
Flour and Feed Company. The plant will
have its home a the building which is
just north of the Ciallcgo Mills plant ana
was formerly a part OF it. The house Is
owned by Mr.. Thomas J. Todd. MIR.
Charles l.. Todd, his brother. who has
been so long identified with the Gallcgo
Mills will operate the new plant The
latest and most improved machi~er has
already been installed. The plant has
every equipment 10 make it a success as
a producer Mr.. Told's long experience
in the -four and feed manufacturing
business is addit onal assurance of the
success Of the enterprise.
Mr.. Todd has lo conducted the Gal
lego Mills. THIS plant was rece tly pur-
chased by Messrs. Warner Moore & Co..
and now the new owners get possession
Satu dav. They will begin shortly TO
eq ip this mill with the newest machinery.
and will make it one of the largest -four
manufactures in the world. Many more
men will be employed than have been
for a long time. SO it is said, and Its
capacity great y increased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27

..The Live Wire'' Captain Mccarthy
campaign paper, may not be issued To-
day.
That was the statement of the Captain
last night at the meeting of the Solid
Shot Democratic Club The reason as
signed by the Captain was that he feared
he would not be able to find a printer in
the city with courage enough to publish
If. He said it certainly looked like this
was the trouble He had been to see a
number, ard they all said they had too
much work to do, were rushed to death,
or that their presses were not large
enough.
The Cantain did not speak as long as
he had expected, explaining this by say
ing that he had not had time to prepare,
and that he did not like to speak unless
he had prepared himself. He had been
looking for a printer for The Live
Wire
II NAV be ..suuelched," he said. For
the lack of a printer it may not come out
Tomorrow He suggested as proba bic
that the publishers OF one of the after
noon papers of the city. which he again
denounced was father TO the diTicuity ne
was having in getting THE Live Wire
printed.
"They are even attacking the liberty
of the press and the freedom OF speech.
he declared.
But he continued, that while THE Live
Wire might be .'squelched,' no one could
stop him from speaking except by as
sassinatfon and murder and here he
made the statement that the people who
had been getting franchises from the
city by robbery and bribery" were ca
rahle Of that, too. He said he trusted ne
had a manly bosom. and one that would
willingly receive the assassin's wounds
for the cause Of truth.
The speaker went over some of the sub
jects which he had discussed at other
places, and closed. excusing himself on
account of the lack of time to prepare.
Throu ghout his discussion he was lib
orally applauded and always was he Civ
en- respectful attention.
The room where the meeting was held
was crowded.
The following candidates for the Coun-
ell or; Board OF Aldermen also spoke:
3AIessrH. Teefey. Donahoe. Stein and Nc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27

severe rebuke to Mr.. Tillman Iilan shall
De administered to Mr.. McLaurn. and the
Democrats will resist this discrim alation.
At the afternoon session the committee
reached no conclusion beyond deciding TO
refer the entire matter to subcommittee
and to meet again on Friday to consider
any recomu.cndat ton made by the SUD
committee.
Tho afternoon session lasted three
hours, and after the Democratic mem
bers took their departure at > O'Clock tne
Republicans continued the sitting Inc
meeting of the full: committee was de-
voted to a change of views. No vote was
taken on any proposition: indeed. no
proposition was made by either the ma :
jority or the minority.
MANY SUGGESTIONS.
a half dozen different suggestions were
made as to modes Of punishment. lnci:If-
ing suspension and censure by the SER
ate and censurc with the added require
ment of further apologies from! the OF
tenders.
When the committee adjourned its mem
bcrs professed to be hopeful that unaIl-
imo,ls agreement would be reached. but
they were not SO hopeful G.i they mad
been when the noon recess was taken.
The proceedings were not of a. character
to permit OF any delllite COiicluSioii dS so
what the result would be. though so far
as they went they indicated censure as
the form of punishment more likely 10
be recommended Some OF the Eepuoll-
cans. however. are holding out for a more
pronounced rebuke to Senator Illima:l
than could be given in any verbal reprl-
mand.
The subcommittee appointed is COM
posed of Senator's Burrows. Eloar, Fora
kcr. Republicans. and Senator's Pettus
and Bailey, Democrats. This suocommit-
tee will meet tomorrow afternoon aril
make an effort to frame resolution for
the action Of the ftn committee which will
meet again at 10 O'Clock Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
Want VIRGINIA
At ST. LOUIS
Eloquent Speeches for Ap-
preparation.
COMMISSIONERS HEARD
Joint Meeting of the Finance
Committees.
500, 600 WOULD BE ADEQUATE
Ex-Consressman Seth " Cobb and Messrs.
Kent and Atkinson Make Fine Ad>
dresses-CoIonel Bowman TO
Present Bill To-Day.
Committee Ques>
items Visitors.
Joint Meeting of the Finance
Committees.
500, 600 WOULD BE ADEQUATE

Tho Senate and House Committees on
FINANCE heard Nessrs. Kent Cobb and
Atkinson, OF ST. Louis last night in favor
Of an appropriation for the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition in 1908 The com
mittce took no action. The specches
wcro brief, but eloquent, that of Mi
Kent, who was the principal speaker,
being an exceptionally scholarly effort.
The meeting was held in the Senate
Chamber, and lasted less than an hour
There was a good attendance OF both
committees, and Mr.. c. W. Compton, OF
Roanoke, chairman Of the Worlds Fair
State Committee of Virginia, was present.
In furthcrarcc of the scheme for the
State to take part in the great event,
Colonel a. M. Bowman, Of Salem, will, in
a few days. present in the House Dill
appropriating $4,000, and will ask that
this bill be substituted for those recently
presented by NIessrs. Folkes and Jennings,
appropria ting smaller amounts. The bill
to be presented by Colonel Bowman is
understood to have been prepared by the
Virginia Committee, of which Mr.. Comp
ton is chairman.
MIR BOAZ PRESIDES.
Senator Wickham, chairman of the
Senate Finance Committee, called the
Joint meeting to order at o'clock and
N1r. Boaz, of the House Committee, pre-
sided permanently. Ex-Congressman
Cobb, of ST. Louis, was the first speaker.
He dwelt in his opening remarks upon the
Louisiana purchase, in which he said
Virginians had a prominent part. and he
thought the old State should likewise be
prominent in the celebration of the great
event Tho speaker said most Of the
States had made appropriations and that
the race. 1t was an American event and
not Northern. Southern. Eastern or West
crn. Virginia should, above all other
States. be properly represented, and as a
Nrginian he would hang his head in
shame if she did not make her appearance
on the great occasion in good style. She
could III afford not to be there, said the
speaker, when her great sons noble deeds
were to be commemorated. Mr.. Cobb de-
clared that the Exposition would be a
grand success. and in closing he earnestly
appealed to the committee to make a
proper appropriation on the part of the
State.
A FINE SPEECH.
Mr. Henry 7. Kent, of ST. Louis. fol-
lowed Mr.. Cobb and was the principal
speaker. He made a very able and elo-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
WARM REJ0INDER
TO DEPA MENT
Sitka Collector Says His Ameri.
canism Will Not Allow Him
to Rescind Order.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 26.-Somc
received unoffIciaf reformation to the
effect that j. ". Iyey, collector Of Gus
toms at Sitlla, had instructed his deputy
at 'Unalasla not to permit Canadian yes
sels presumably about to engage In pc
laSic scaling to obtain supplies at that
port The collector was directed to send
q statement Of the facts to the Depart
mcnt, and was Informed that if such or
t:erS had been given they must be res
cirded
To-day the Department received a tele-
gram from Ivcy, saying:
My Americauism Will not allow me to
rescind an order which gives British sub
iects privileges within our marine juris-
diction which arc denied our own people.
There is another matter that may at
tract your attention. 1 have recently is
sued orders to the deputy at Skagway,
d copy of which has been sent you, which
has put the Canadian officials located
there out of business and sent them to
their own territory. You are aware Of
the fact that this officer became SO often
sive that he interfercd with American
officers in the discharge of their official
duties. opened United States customs
mail, dominated over the railroad Off
Gals, disseminated IN inc Oiuel OIL snip
ment in favor of Canadian merchandise
against that shipped from Seattle, estab-
iisned a Canadian quarantine at Skag
way, collected moneys and performed
other acts of British sovereignty in a
port of the United States, such as
hosting with bravado the cross Of st.
George from the flagstaff of his custom
house I have sent the concern, bag,
baggage, flag and other paraphernalia
dying out Of the country. You may fear
the shadow Of International complications
and rescind this order. but a Reed, an
Olney, or a Blaine would not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
Democrats Will Fight Suspension
Of Ti||man and McLaurin.
REPUBLICANS ARE THINKING
They Realize That Flasty Action Was Taken
and Are Now Going Slow-It is Probable
That Vote OF CeEsure VIII Be All
Tie Punishment Inflicted On
the Two Senator's From
South Carolina.
(BE Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 26.-The
Privilege and Elections to-day did not
result in q solution by the Senate in con-
nection with tho Tillmau-McLaurin mat
ter The Republican members OF the
committee frankly confessed that they
had not been able to formulate a scheme
which would relieve the situation, and
after less than an hours discussion, they
asked that the committee should adjourn
until O'Clock this afternoon, the under
standing being that the Senate should
adjourn after brief session, thus giving
the committee an opportunity to consider
this important question, which most Sen
attors look upon in its present shape as a
stumbling block to all other legislation.
Senator Foraker made the SuS-
gestion that there should be scvcrer
degree of punishment meted out to Sena-
tor Tillman than to Senator NcEaurln.
Senator Dubois met this suggestion with
q positive negative. and when the suS-
ScStion was afterwards made that Send-
tor Tillman should be called upon to
prove before the committee the charge
WHICH ildu ISpetlctI III tdS hoSielS .AitA
his colleague had yielded to undue intlu-
cncc there was a hint that If this mat
ter should be entered upon, some Sena-
tors would insist upon the reopeninS OF
the charges on file in the committee III
connection with the election of other Sen
ators, which charges have never been
disposed of.
NO SUSPENSION.
During the morning meeting OF inc
committee Senator Bailey notified the
RepufIican members that the Democrats
would not submit to the adoption OF
resolution suspcnding the South Caro-
lima. Senator's EIe said that he agreed
that they should be punished for their
breach Of the peace in the presence Oh
the Senate. but he was satisfied that
the Democrats would not submit to any
proceeding which would deprive State OF
representation.
Some of the Republican mempers re
splied that they agreed as to the unwisdo,n
and impracticablity Of proceeding by "ay-
or SUSPENSION While no positive state
ment of policy was made from the he
publican side, there was enough said to
lead to the conclusion that the proposed
resolution for suspension has been aban-
doned and that the punishment suggested
will be in the form of cenSure. Indeed,
some Of the Republican members of the
committee say that this is practically
the only course open to them. The he
gpublicans. however, will contend for more
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
KLONDIKE STOCK THAI PAID.
Mans Legs Cut Off By Train-Iustsnt Dsath
OF Tresspaser in Freight Wreck
Special Dispatch to The Times

BLUDFIELD W. VA. Feb. 25.--E. ].
Page, who failed in the liquor business
twice at Roanoke, Va. about one year
ago, and moved 10 Ceredo, ". Va. and Sc
cured employment in the Norfolk and
Western shops. invested $50 with ten
friends in Klondike mining stock four
years ago. They have sold their shares
for $500.
Ellis Logan, employed by Walton and
Company on the tunnel at Cooper's. at
tempted to board q freight train at
Bramweli this morning and fesl under the
wheels. Both legs were mashed of be-
tween the hips and knees He died IN half
an hour He leaves a wife and family.
The westbound freight train on the
CIinch Valley Division ran into a slide
near Tip Top this morning. The engine
and eight cars We're wrecked. Alex
Richards, who was stealing Il ride. was
instantly killed. He was standing be-
tween two cars when the crash came. His
home is at F'inney, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
DANGEROUS DERELICT.
Cutter May Be Sent 70 Sink the Wreck of the
Schooner Charles D. Hall.
fEy Associated Prcss.)

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 26-Captain
Nelson commanding the Norwegian
steamer Alliance. which coaled to-day.
threw new light upon the collision be-
tween the schooners Fannie Palmer and
Charles D. Hall.
The Hall was reported 10 have sunk.
Captain Nelson says as he approached
Cape Henry February. eth. passed the
derelict Hall. forty miles off the Capes.
Her stern was Well out of the water. AS
she rolled in a heavy sea Captain Neil
son observed that her port boat was stove
in where the Palmer struck here She is
dereiict as ever menaced naviga ation,
and was directly in the coastwise lane
when he saw her s,S
There was no one aboard. a revenue
cutter may be dispatched to search for
har- tnE bag IN or destroy her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
CENSUS BUREAU.
Conferees Of House and Senate Have
Reached sn Agreement.
Er .ssncia1ed Prcss. }

F!N .SSSuCi.INI
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. e6-The
confcrecs OF the two houses of Congress
on the bill creating q permanent census
reported an agreement to-day. The bill
as agreed upon emtsodies most of the
amendments made in the Senate but some
OF them are retained in modified form.
The Senate provision concerning the
civil service Is retained. All the en-
ployes of The office at the time of the
signing OF the bill except unskilied la
borers are 10 como under the provisions
of the civil service law. The directors sal
ars is fixed at $500 per annum instead
OF $500, as suggested by the House, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
A LADY DROWNED.
Couple Marry Well Along Ia Llfe-hIgh
Waters Reed
Especial Dispatch TO Tb. Tfme,n

Especial Dispatch to The Tfmes)
WINCHESTER, VA. Feb. 2s.-3Ics.
Jane White, widow OF Isaac White. was
crossing a narrow log bridge at Mount
Williams Tuesday when she fell In the
water and was drowned. Her body was
found to-day. She was seventy-ays years
old.
George Berger. aged fifty-si1 years. of
Pittsburs. and Miss Margaret Schuttin-
ser. aged flfty-seyen years. OF Bavaria.
wero married here to-day and left for
Ohio.
The high waters. which threatened to
flood the entire city last night. have RS
celed, leaving much damage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27

wish TO thank for the kind invitation l
have met with tonight.
Before entering into details ] should
ike 3ll OF YOU to understand that ] con-
s:der this meeting, though it may be
looked upon as official, as private, and
that none of you Will take advantage OF
what is said or spoken after leaving this
table
Undoubtedly the press OF our day is
factor, If not a power, which may not
be neglected and which I should like to
compare with ever SO many marine mines
Which blow up in many cases i'll the most
unexpected manner, but your own naval
history teaches us not to mind mines
should they ever be in our way The
language used on this memorable occa-
sion WAS stronger than ! would venture
10 reproduce here tonight l need only
mention the name of Farragut. Another
comparison might be moro TO your taste
gentlemen, and is. in fact, more compli-
mcntary: it is one which His Majesty.
the Emperor, used before left. He said:
You will meet many members of the
press and l wish you, therefore, to keep
in mind that the press men in the United
States rank almost with by generals in
command
ut will interest you. know, to learn
something about the nature of my mis-
sion TO this country. The facts are as
follows:
His Nfajcstey, the Emperor, had mi
nutely studied the recent and rapid de-
velopment OF the United States. and
His Majesty is well aware of the fact
that yours IS q fast moving nation. His
sending me to this country may, there
fore, be looked upon as an act of friend
snip and courtesy with the one desire Of
promoting friendlier relations between
Germany and the United States. Should
You be willing to grasp a. proffered hand.
you VIII lind such a one on the other side
OF the Atlantic Ocean,
AT the end of the speech the Prince was
heartily applauded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
HIGH WATER IN THE VALLEY.
Ralrosd Tracks Submerged aud No Trains
Running

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs)
FRONT ROYAL. VA, F'cb. 26--The Silen-
andoah Rivers arc, higher than they have
been for years and are still rising. The
rain has ceased. but the snow in the
mountains continues to melt and the like
lihood is that there will be a further rise
of several feet All trains on the Shell
andoall Valley Division of the Norfolk
and Western are delayed. The tracks are
completely submerged near the Front
Royal Depot, and no trains have passed
over the road since early morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
LADIES MAY BE AUTHORIZED
TO CARRY CONCEALED WEAPONS
Bill to Be Introduced in Legislature by Delegate W.
Clarke of Surry, With That End in VleW---lts
Passage VIII Be Urged

$500 as named by the Senate.
The provision relating to the collection
of cotton statistics for the year was
amended by the conference SO as to re-
quirc that weekly bulletins on this sub
jcct shall be published each year from
September 1st until February 1st fol-
lowing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-27
Telegrapters' Tournament.
tEy Associated Press )

(Ey Associated Press.}
E ATLANTA. GA. Feb. 2s-Andrew Carr.
resia to-day wired the secretary OF ths
American -Feleg-a r,ieTsf eni TO c1s
fer a. gold medal in his name for thu
sreediest vo K at the coming contest in
Atlanta. aIr. carreS e's teles am came
from Ferr' andina. Fla. ard says:
..AIay the records bs broken. IS to Aii.s.
The contest will be held Satu day.