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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
City Now Owns the Necessary
Water Power to Operate Plant.
OLD PUMP HOUSE AVAILABLE.
The Scheme Contemplates Not Only.
Power for Lighting the Streets and
Public Buildings, but for Sale
to individuals as Well-Mr.
Turpin Heartily APP
proves the Plan.

Several prominent members OF tne
Council, who are leaders IN legislation
in the two branches OF that body. are
considering and quietly discussing
among themselves scheme which con-
templates the manufacture by the city
of the electric power necessary for street
lighting and similar purposes.
The city Is about to formally and Prac-4
tically launch into the scheme OF secnr-
ing clear water through a large setting
basin. From this basin the water Will
flow in pipes to the present new pump
house. where the settled water VIZ be
pumped into the present new reservoir
by means OF power secured from the un-
settled water of the canal
Under this scheme the present old res
ervoir and old pump-house will no longer
be used. The project is to make use OF
the large water power which the city
owns at the old pump-house to gener-s
ate. electrical power sufficient at least for
the lighting of the streets and OF all
public buildings.
President w. NJ. Turpin. of the Board
of Aldermen; is heartily in sympathy
n-d accord with the purposes and ad-s
yantages of this scheme.
At the last meeting of the Board OF Al
dermen Mr.. Gordon asked Superintendent
Boiling of the water works, how many
months in the year the water power at
the. old pump-house could be depended
upcn for the generation Of electrical
power Mr. Boiling replied at least eight
or nine months. During the balance OF
the year steam would have to be used.
as at present. as an auxiliary power. on
account of the low water in the river.
Bevond this inquiry the consideration
of this matter has taken no public form
as yet It is being considered and dis
cussed by several strong men In the
Council. however
A NOTABLE COINCIDENCE.
It's coming up at this time Is especially
notable as the suggestion has recently
been advanced that the city retire from
the gas lighting business. For week or
more the fact that a New York company
would be pleased to bid for the city gas
works has been discussed In the news
papers and in municipal circles. The dis
cussion of this subject leads to the be-
lief that the city will not retire from the
gas manufacturing business. Under pres
ent conditions any movement looking IN
that direction will be defeated by a large
majority.
4 fact in this connection which has
been partially overlooked is that the
charter of the city. and not a city ordi-
nance provides that a sale of the gas
works or water works can only be made
after popular election. city ordi-.
nance could be amended or repealed by
the Council at any time. A charter pro
vision can be changed only by the Leg1s-s
lature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01

same nature. and they had decided to sub
nit no furtner evidence, and If agreeable
TO the other side their case was with
tie committee without argument.
Mr.. Meredith made statement for
Mr.. Smith. He said Mr. Epps had done a
,:lally thing after discovering that he was
unable to substantiate his charges by
direct testimony, and that he deserved no
criticism for undertaking contest which
he thought he could maintain before the
committee. He would simply submit the
further affidavits secured for his client.
ard ask that the contest be dismissed aIio
that Mr.. w. p. Leaman be exoncrated.
Mr.. Folkes. on behalf of his client MI.
Lcaman, asked for him full and com
plete binGicaticn from all the charges
made against him.
MANY AFFIDAvITS READ
On motion of Mr.. Welsh the committee
went into executive session. and all save
members and newspaper men retired.
On motion of DR.. West the secretary
proceeded to read the a.idavits submitted
by Mr.. Smiths counsel in rebuttal Of the
testimony adduced by Mr.. Epps.
Secretary Duke read a great stack OF
afildavits from parties alleged to have
illegally voted for Mr.. J. c. Smith in va
ii"us precincts. Many of the deponents
swore that they voted for Mr.. H C. Epps
charged with having illegally voted for
Mr.. Smith. Among the aftidavits was one
ffom DR.. J. B. Hawthorne, stating that
he and his son had unintentionalIy voted
in the wrong precinct, but had voted for
Mr. H Claiborne Epps.
from the reading OF the great mass
OF strong testimony in favor of Mr.. Smith
IL was evident that had Mr.. Epps not
abandoned his case, it would not have
taken the committee long to decide in
Nr. Smiths favor, as almost every one
was impressed with the failure Of the
contestant to sustain his case On mo-
ton of DR.. West, seconded iv Mr. Sam
usrs' the affidavit setting forth that GER
tam college students had illegally voted
lor Mr. Epps at First Lee was rejected.
SMITH THE NOMINEE
Mr.. Minetree Folkes a friend of Mr.
Epps. arose and said MIR Chairman.
| move that the petition of H. Claiborne
Epps contestant for City Sergeant be
dismissed and that James c. smith he
declared the Democratic nominee for
City Sergeant
Mr Folkes made an eloquent speech in
support of his motion. He declared that
Mr. Eipps was his friend. but that he
had been misled. by wild talk, though he
deserved no criticism. for he had prose
cuted his contest in good faith, until he
found that he could not secure direct
testimony to bear out his allegations
The speaker declared that the primary
had been fair one, and that the people
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
TRAMPLED TO death
BY Frightened II ]! Girls.
Eight Dead and Scores In..
jured as Result Of Panic.
MANY LEAPED TO DEATH.
False Cry Of Fire Caused Fear
full Horror in Philadelphia.
TWELVE HUNDRED IN RUSH
Employees in Tobacco Factory, Terror.
lied by Cry of Fire, Rushed for Exit
and Leaped from Windows Fifty
Feet From Ground-Arrival
of Firemen Increased
Their Terror.
TWELVE HUNDRED IN RUSH
fRy Associated Press.)

PHILADELPHIA. PA, April so.-An
unfortunate accident to a deaf and dumb
bov. 3Isador Baccus, was to-day directly
resnonsible for the death Of eight girls
pnd young women, the fatal injury OF
three others and the serious injury OIL
mere than two-score of girls employed IN
the cigar factory of Hamburger Homan
& Company, a branch Of the American
Tobacco Company. located at Tenth ana
WASHINGTON Avenue. The dead are:
MARIA GENEVA, aged 15 years
HELEN TOLINI. aged II.
ELIZABETH TARTINE. aged II.
ANNIE ROSSCHNIDER, aged is.
LOUISA DE SEPT, aged Is.
IDA GREEN, aged Is.
ANNIE FORD, aged 13.
Unidentified WOMAN about % years of
age, whose body is at the Morgue.
Fatally injured-Maria Mesino, injured
internally, skull fractured; Josephine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
An Evidence Of Successful Termination
of Experiments.
(By Associated Press.)

[By Ass0cIateu t1eSS.1 =
NORFOLK. VA, April S0.-Professor
r, A. F'essenden. the inventor and devel-
oper of the new system of wireless teleg-
ranhy. will in future receive and trans
nit all his government business over the
wireless telegraph from Roanoke Island
TO Cane Hatteras. and thence by direct
government wire to Norfolk and Wash
incton.
This decision on the part of the inven-
tor was announced to-day by Professor
F'essenden. and it is considered the great
est evidence of the successful termina-
ton of the experiments with the sys-
tenn Professor Fessenden was in Nor
folk to-day for few hours on his way to
Washington where he will make his Off
cial report to Professor Willis l.. Moore.
chief of the Weather Bureau. under
whose direction the experiments have
been conducted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
COTTON ADVANCED.
New Orleans Market Made Big Net
Gains Yesterday.
: (By Associated Press)

NEW ORLEANS, April 3o-Futures
opened steady and showed an advance
Of from s to s points on late months.
July went to 9.Ss.- a gain of 10 points. and
there the market stood still. Realizing
sales caused sag from the top. and be-
fore the noon hour the reaction had
wiped out all gains and the market was
about Tuesdays level. The builish con-
tingent then came forward and the entire
list soon moved up to the opening level,
the board at the close showing net gains
on the summer months of I to s points
and 5 to 4 on the other positions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01

when taken to his home. The doctor was
sent for Immediately but was away from
home and did not receive the message.
1t is reported that Mr.. Hutch1son said:
Don't send for any doctor for me-
His condition is considered quite Sc
rious.
Mrs. Hutchison is greatly distressed
and unable to account for the strange
conduct of her husband.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
Found the Horse.

The police of the Third District caught a
horse last night, w-lch had been driven
from in front of the house of Mr. Crunp
at No. GIG West Grace Street, The
animal is the property of MR.. Joseph
w Bliley. and while standing in front
Of the house of Mr. Crump was ev1-
IDENTIFY driven off by some one. who az
ter using him. turned him loose g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
LONG AND LAST FAREWELL.
Secretary Long Spends Last Day as
Head of Navy Department.
(Rv Associated Press

by AsSoc1Hteu "FTesS.
WASHINGTON. April s0.-Secretary
Long closed his official career as the
head of the naval establishment to-day.
Affairs progressed as usual and the event
was unmarked save by the calling of
many friends in official and civil life,
to take official leave Of the retiring Sec
retary. 1t has been arranged that Secre-
tary Moody shall assume the duties of
Secretary of the Navy tomorrow morn
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
RATHER PECULIAR CASE.
Sober and Drunken Man Companion

Sober and Drunken Man Companions
in a Dark Both Arrested.
neculiar4 and interesting case came
to the attention of the police OF the First
District last night.
The officer on duty at the station re re-
.affect that a sober man was seen taking
under the viaduct in the dark a man who
was under the influence Of drink. Two
officers were dispatched l., TO = the scene and
Lamb and claiming Petersburg as his
home, in a drunken condition. and stand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01

ing over hin, was Dixon. Both were taken
into custody, and at the station last
night Lamb claimed to have been robbed
of one hundred dollars.
When searched Dixon had about slo.
Lamb saws he saw Dixon in Petersburg
Yesterday morning and there gave him
ten cents He thinks that he was followed
to Richmond by Dixon. Dixon denies all
knowledge of the affair. He is held. how
r, cfo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
THE WHISTsLEAGUE.
Mrs. Reginal Gillian Richmond Repre-
sentative in Boston.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
BOSTON. MASS, April 30.-Mrs. Regi-
nald Gillian, Of Richmond. Va. was one
OF the most beautiful and mose. admired
women at the reception held last night
by the Woman's Whist League, whose
annual congress is now in session at the
Hotel Somerset.
81 She wore a striking black and white
satin gown, with black roses hand paint
ed between the stripes, the whole being
overlaid with q sheath OF sparkling. iri-
descent spangles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
son resolution Mr.. Tillman indicated his.

son resolution Mr.. Til1man indicated his
T belief that information was being
.'smothered," :" and he demanded to know
from Mr.. Lodge whether he proposed "to
dragon the Senate into avote upon this
measure" Mr.. Lodge replied laughingiy
that he wished he could dragoon the
Senate into vote upon the measure. but
Mr. Tfllman knew he could do nothing
sof the kind. He believed it would be
preposterous for the Senate to wait upon
single witness.
"Of course" said Mr.. Tillman. ''evezy-
thing can go along leisurely II the
Philippine Committee is to smother in
formation"
Mr. Allison pointed out that nobody
objected to the testimony Of Major
Gardner. His regiment would leave the
Philippines soon. He intimated that
Major Gardner was particularly anxious
to be a witness. and personally he was
not In favor of decorating him by or
dering him by cablegram to come to this
country in advance OF his regiment. IL
one witness were to be called from the
Philippines he thought it would be nee
essary to summon others. 1t might be
necessary to get the Views of the other
thirty-odd provincial Governors, which
he suggested might be as valuable as
those Of Major Gardner He was strong
ly opposed to calling Major Gardner
home by cable
In support OF the resolution. Mr.. Car
mack, of Tennessee. declared that the
report made by Major Gardner was so
startling and important that the Sec
! rotary Of War had endeavored to keep It
from the Senate and from the American
people. He insisted that unless the pro-
posed resolution We're adopted, MAJOR
Gardner surely would not get to Wash
ington before Congress adjourned
Mr.. Culberson. Of Texas, explained tnat
| the minority Of the Philippine Commit
tee especially desied Major Gardner 8
testimony, because his statements nah
been challenged by Governor TAFT and
General Macarthur.
GARDNER OUGHT TO APPEAR
After making a brief review of the
work of the Philippine Committee. Mr.
Lodge the chairman. said that Major
Gardner ought to appear before the com
1nittee Personally. he desired TO near
| his testimony before Congress adjourned.
| but If Major Gardner was to De caiieei
| by cable he pobably would want TO caii
| the other thirty provincial governors.
He suggested sarcastically that MAJOR
| Gardner was particularly important
| witness, because he seemed to agree IN
| some respects with the minority. II tne M
| testimony Of one provincial governor was
| desirable that of the thirty odd others
| probably would be.
HAS the Senator suggested. inter-
rupted Mr. Patterson, that the other
| governors be called"
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
HIS LEG AMPUTATED.
Accident Costs Mr.. j.. C.. CONWAY

Limb.
Mr. y G. Conway. of No. se5 Spring.
Street. who a few days ago had his foot
badly crushed in an accident at the
Richmond Locomotive Works. was op-
Grated upon at the Virginia Hospital
last night and his leg amputated above
the knee.
The operation was performed by Drs.
condition is considered extremely criti-
cal. there being great danger from blood
poisoning. which developed In the wound
yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
Continued on Third Page.)
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.
FORECAST.

Fair Thursday: increasing cioudiness
Friday, with light variable winds, mostly
west.
Highest temperature yesterday....-... s.
lowest ternpera t,1re yesterday..... 81
Moan temneratI1re yesrerday Il
Normal temperature for April...-.... 50
DeDarture from normal temperature. X
Precipitation Gin inches) during past
- hours 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
LOCAL.

Il hours ....:.....-......-...-... .aA
LOCAL.
Eppssabandons his contest and Smith is
for the third time declared the NOMINEES
for City Sergeant.
Talk OF the city establishing plant to
manufac cture electricity for street lighting
Richmond battalion 20 succeed Major
Lanier. resigned
Mr. William Taylor. the Oldest citizen
of Richmond. to celebrate his ninety-sec-
ond birthday to-day.
Richmond conductors give a banquet In
honor of their visiting CHIEF.
Captain Ramon Garcin. gallant soldiec
and long a successful merchant dies on
Church Hill.
result of an accident and is in serious con-
ditior-
Richmond man obtains divorce In one
court. secures license in another and Is
married the same day.
VIRGINIA.
Store burned at springwood. Va. with
The Sixth District Democratic Com-
mittee arrange for primary July 18th.
Otey has no opposition.
Virginia defeated Roanoke College 10 to I
Mr.. Jacob Hutchinson attempts to con-.
nit suicide in Cumberland.
Mr.. J. Rout Browning in Shenandoah
becoming respondent about crops Kills
himself with pen knife.
A violently crazy man on the streets OF
Hampton.
Accomac votes almost unanimously for
proclaiming the Constitution.
Foreman falls from bridge and killed in
Loudoun
Admiral Schley and General Fitz Lee
talked OF for president Of Jamestown cen-
tennial.
GENERAL.
Eight girls killed In frightful panic In
Philadelphia factory.
Senate INDUCES in another warm dis
cussion of Philippine conditions
Schley given another loving cup in
Memphis. @
College,
for peace as favorable.
Defense rests in trial Of General Jacot
Smith.
Miners and operators fail to agree and
refer differences back to Cancellation Com-
nittee.
Big break in International Power causes
feverish stock market.
General Castillo gets his death vssal
in fight with RevolutionistA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01

Continued on Second Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
GARDNER OUGHT TO APPEAR

CONTINUED on Second PageJ
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09
Eugene M. Campbell Dead.

The Register is panied to ohron-
icle the following, which is par
tial account of the death of its old
friend. Mr.. Eugene M. Campbell,
of Huntington, which sad event
occurred at his home in that city,
Saturday. July 9Th, at 4:50 p. m.
His trouble is one of the stomach
and he was notified not long ago
that surgical operation would be
necessary for his relief. He hero
ically consented but upon examin.
alton the physicians agreed that he
was then too weak to undergo it.
His extreme illness will probably
be surprise to some and matter
of deep regret to his numerous
friends in this place and through
out the State, as he is widely
known in business and political
circles
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09
House Party.

The following is a list of the
jolly party who compose a blouse
Party" at the handsome country
home of DR.. F. A. Couch at South
Side, on Ksnawha, this week, chap
eroned by Mrs. Nina Miller Thum,
of Louisville, KY:
Misses Fan and Edith White, of
Morgantown; Miss Millicent Nabb,
of Birmingham Ala; Miss Fannie
Garter, of Atlanta, Ga Miss Char
lotte Naret, of New York City;
Miss Alma Oickerson, of Texas;
Misses Grace and Ethel White
Miss Helen Davis, Miss Abney,
Miss Launey Abney, Miss Maize
Couch, Miss Bess Gallaher, Miss
Cora Henry, of Charleston; Messrs.
Griff T. Smith, w. O. Rierson,
Novel; Rand, Walter Soheer, Har-
~ Scheer. &. s. Couch, Jr, John
Dana, s. II. Fisher, P. w. Flour.
noy. W. Gordon Matthews, Platt
Brightwell, Ed. Brightwell, Harry
Boggs, Chas. F. Sterrett, Jas. B.
Sterrett.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09
Box Car Robber Caught.

Upon a warrant received by off,
Ger Foglesong of this city, Thurs
day, from Capt. Jas. Mehen, of
Petersburg, Chief of the B. & o.
Detective Bureau, Charles Harris
was arrested and placed in Jail.
The warrant charges Harris with
breaking into box car on the B.
& o. tracks at that city and steal
ing fifty sacks of -four along with
other merchandise.
Capt. Mehen came to this place
Friday and took the prisoner to
Petersburg where he will prob
ably be given severe dose of the
law. This is not his first offence,
and after having taking a more
complete course of law, will nc
doubt be better man.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09
Base Ball.

A game of ball was played July
9Th, between the Sassafras and the
Board team. The game was inter-
esting throughout, she score stand
ing 3 to 2, Notwithstanding both
right and left fields were low as
we'll as first and third bases. The
boys displayed good country mus
ole by knocking long balls, but
every player seemed to be on his
job, consequently held the score
down.
j. T. Fisher, who is informed
beyond question, umpired the game.
Refreshments were served on the
ground by A. B. Roush on whose
farm the game was played.
The boys certainly are good
players and if any of the crack
teams wants a real good game il
they will let the boys know it they
can get it. The writer wishes the
boys success throughout the season,
ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09
Teachers.

The school board met Monday
and selected the following teach
ers: Principal, L. S. Echols;
assistants, Misses Ada Gilmore,
Lizzie Hogg, Alice Kimberling,
Bertha Steinbaoh, Mamie Jarrott.
Margaret Work; Janitor. W. h.
Sullivan.
The selection of assistant princi.
pal was postponed for one week,
ooLoRED SCHOOL.
Principal. J. W. Scott; teachers,
Hattie @. Jordan. Bessie Jordan;
Janitor, Jimmy Jones.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09
Dog Bitten.

Adog with rabies created quite
a sensation in MERGERS Bottom,
last week. The animal bit five
children and lot of stock.
Little Lucille Porter, daughter
of Harry G. Porter. and wife, was
bitten on the left hand by the
brute. 1t was with difficulty that
the mother of the child succeeded
in beating off the dog, which was
afterward killed. The child was
brought to this city and given nec-
essary medical attention.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09
The FIVE year old SON of james

The five year old son of James
Rice. living in Wayne county on
Big Sandy choked to death Sun
day evening. June 18th. by collar
button. The child had the button
in his mouth and accidentally
swallowed it. The button lodged
in his windpipe and all efforts OF
those present to etricate it were
unavailing. A physician was sent
for, but the child was dead before
he arrived. He fonnd that the
small end of the button had en-
tered the windpipe.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09

There are two kinds of people in
the world; one wants the cheapest
they can get of everything; while
others want the best obtainable.
Plenty of good folks in both classes.
In fiavoring extracts, spices. &c.,
the best would seem to be the cheap.
est in the long run, and certainly
more healthful, and Van Gilder's
Drug store is making a specially of
strictly pure goods in those line.
They have some cheaper goods, in
Guiding vanilla extract.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09
To Keep the Boys ON the Farm

To Keep the Boys on the Farm.
To keep the boys on the farm
make it pleasant and profitable for
them The boy who will be oon-
tented with the farm without OBJ
jects to interest him is stupid in
deed. If possessed of ambition he
must see the opportunity to satisfy
it on the farm, or if not there you
would better let him seek it else
where. Don't curb genuine, hon.
est ambition in a young man SIM
ply to keep him on the farm, if the
farm cannot satisfy that ambition.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09
YiruIent Cancer Cured.

Startling proof OF a wonderful adj
vance in medicine is given bv ruggist
g. w. Roberts of Elizabeth. w. Va. An
old man there had long suffered with
what good doctors pronounced incura.
able cancer. They believed his case
hopeless till he used Electric Bitters
and applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
which treatment completely cured him.
When Electric Bitters are used to expel
bilious. kidney and microbe poisons at
The same time this sale exerts its match.
less healing power, blood diseases, skin
eruptions, ulcers and sores vanish.
Bitters soc, Salve 25c at HooFF.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-09
Interesting to Asthma Sufferers.

"I have had asthma for three or four
years and have tried about all the cough
and asthma cures in the MARKET" says
Daniel Bantz of Otterville, Iowa, "and
have received treatment from physici-
ans in New York and other cities, but
got very little benefit until / tried Fol-
ey's Honey and Tar which gave me inn
mediate relief and will ! ever be with
out it in house. I sincerely recommend
it to all. Sold by VAN GLIDER.