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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-31
PACKET IL TOTAL WRECK.


Old Monongahela River Boat Left
High on Bank by Flood, Falls
Apart.
The old Monongahela river packet
the James G. 5laine, IS a mass of
wreckage at Brownsville. The re-
cent high water lett the boat on the
bank and as the water went down
the frame gave away.
The James G.. Blaine was built at
East Riverside in 1882. The first
captain was Captain NJ. A. Cox, who
was succeeded by Captain A. c.
Cock, Captain Adam Jacobs, Cap
tain Beazell, Captain r. R. Abrams
and Captain A. B. Cock.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-31
MAY BE MILLER.
Judge Warren Miller of Wood County
said to have Been Picked by Tower
nor

NUTs
A special says that the Governor
has about decided on Judge War
rem n. Miller OF Wood county as
the new Judge to be appointed TO
the Court of Appeals. Wood coun-
ty has so much pie now both in the
state and nation that there is holy
howl going up from the hungry pa
triots who are anxious to serve in
the capicity of Judge. 1t is certain
however that the appointment will
go to the Fourth district and Judge
Miller is expected to get it. in case
he does notanother Miller from lower
down in the district will be picked
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-31

ALL your prescriptions can be ac-
curately filled at Ream's Prescrip-
ton Drug store
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-31

LADIES suits, wraps and skirts at
greatly reduced prices at Hirschmans.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-31
Little Jones
The Big Wall Paper Man.

BkssH We are daily receiving new
God for next season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
DROWNED IN A BOAT.
Iohn coIgin Found Dead Ia the Craft lie
Made His Home.

John Colgin, a fisherman and a we'll
known character along tho river front,
vas found dead yesterday Afternoon
the bottom OF his boat, which he had
made his home for years. The body was
discovered by his brother, William Col
gin, inspector of the government lights
along the river, lying in about two feet
OF water. and in such a condition as to
indicate that he had been dead several
days. He was last seen on Saturday, and
then seemed in his usual health.
According to the theory OF Coroner
Lorrinler James, who viewed the body
late yesterday afternoon CoIg1n came to
his death by drowning during the recent
flood in the James. His boat was found
tied securely to trees in such way as
to have prevented it's riding the high
tide Of the river, and was consequently
flooded; the water rising i'll the cabin
where Colgin slept on the upper bunli
and there leaving distinct marks. 1t is
believed the water rose in the boat dur
ing the night. surprised Colgin who
slept and that in his effort to escape
he fell from his bunk into the six feet
or more of water which filled the cabin.
The body was carefully examined for
evidences Of foul play, but none were
found. and the theory Of his drowning
was strengthened
The body was removed last night tc
Bintlps' undertaking rooms, where 1t
will be prepared for burial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
,W0NDROUo COURSE
OF PISTOL BALL
Nc, Duke Shot Accidentally, One
Bullet lnflicting Seven
Wounds.

To he woundcd seven times by one bull
let and to have he bullet. still in his pos
session Is the rs.stsa. tis experience that
befel Chesapeake anuz Ghlo Detective
Charles D. Duke, at his home, No. 245
South Laurel Street, last evening shortly
after o'clock. The Shooting was acci-
dental, and while Mr.. Duke is wounded
very painfully, DR.. Brock says he is not
dangerously hurt
Mr.. Duke was engaged in cleaning a
rifle for one of his boys and his heavy
Colts revolver, that carries ten balls, and
is such a terror 20 providers upon the pro-
perty Of the Chesapeake and Ohio, lay in
chair back of him. In some way he
knocked this weapon from the chair, and.
upon st.iAing the floor, It was discharged.
Mr.. Duke was standing up at the time,
and the ball, entering his left leg, courscd
upward in the most remarkable way a
bullet has ever been known to take. Go
ing in and out like a wesaver's shuttle,
it made seven wounds and finally ended
its career by striking something in Mr..
Dukes pocket ard falling down his
trousers Leg to the floor, where ne picked
it up
The ball entered on the inside Of the
leg making q clean wound and coursed
upward about five incnes, wnen it again
came to the surface, making an ugly
-
About a half inch higher 1t again entered
the flesh, but came out again after a
journey of an inch and again tearing the
trousers. This time the bsall passed the
knee before entering again. It coursed
some distance and came out some five
inches further UP the leg and made an
other attempt to bury itself. This time
it struck an obstruction and came to a
STOP falling to the floor.
hi, PtoS,
pert on pistols and bullets, thinks the
missile struck the bone Of his leg below
the knee which caused it to ricochet and
that tho whirling motion thus given ac-
counts for tho remarkable course 1t pur-
sued.
Mr. Dukes trousers presented re-
markable appearance. and no one would
imagine that one bullet could make so
many incisions on a single journey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
CRUELTY OF
U. S. OFFICERS
Two Will Be Tried for Torturing
Natives Without Formally
of a Trial.
of a Trial.
1Rr Associated pressl

MANILA, March ga court martial has
been ordered to try Major Littleton w. i.
Waller and Lieutenant John a, Day, OF
the Marine Corps, on March Itth next
on the charge of executing natives of the
Island of SaInar without trial Some of
the circumstances in the case are pecu-
liarly atrocious
One native was tied to a tree and pub
licly shot in the thigh; the next day the
man was shot in the arms The third
day he was shot in the. body and the
fourth day the native was killed
Friends of the two officers attribute
their actions to loss of mind. due to the
privations which they suffered in the
Island Of Samar.
Major Waller has rendered gallant ser
ice with the United States Marines in
The Philippines, and in China during the
,arch Of all the forces from the sea
o Pekin. He was appointed to the Ma
ne Corps from Virginia and was com
lssioned second-lieutenant June 18TH
so. His first sea duty was on the
'rigate Lancaster in the Mediterranean,
hen that vessel was prominent at the
,ombardment Of Alexandria. AS COM
lander of a detachment of marines, he
on distinction by breaking into a burn
1g store, and removing between il 600 and
1000 rounds Of cartridges at the risk
+ their lives. Waller also rescued
ore or more OF Greek women from
,ospital which had been set on fire by
.he Alexapdrians.
Waller was promoted flrst-lieutenant in
SS5 and in 1890 he became captain and
as stationed at the Marine Barracks.
-orfolk. from March. 1891. to March,
500.
Major Waller has number of rela-
YES and friends in Richmond who will b.
hooked to hear Of the charge against so
ralIant an officer and the arrangement of
his mind by his thrilling adventure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07


town Will, fair regularity. Of paying pas
sengcrs, however. there were none The
only disturbance to-day was in the coun-
ty, In the vicinity Of Lsmbert's Point.
a crowd of Strike synpaif izers gathered
there and threw oyster shells at the cars.
a detachment of troops this afternoon
dispersed the mob. Force vas unneces-
sary.
SEPARATE CORPORATIONS.
President Williams said to-day tina
the gas works are owned ty separate
corporation and are Unaffected by ths
strike This was news since it was unl un-
derstrod the gas was among the lights
likely to fail. Mr.. Williams said also
that he hopes to run the cars and #trr-
nish electric light and power regularly
He said that the company, unai tue
twenty-four hours have elapsed sifcs
tho Gonna ny s statement was Issued the
offer to the old men who arc persona
giata to the company, will remain open.
There was no indication to-day. now
ever, OF any men weakening
MORE NEW MEN.
More rev men are expected TO arrive
here tonight The consensus OF oplt--
ion is that the management can only
regain popularity by arbitrating Win
their men.
The mass of the people see in the COM
pany's present attitude an anparenf M
terest to use capital as a means OF break
ing down the labor organization and en-
nloying bavoncts to aid them. and as
the strikers are using no violence, theS
apparently retain public sympathy up to
this time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
SUDDEN DEA TIL
OF DIR. FERGUSON
Found Sitting in His Chair at
His Home in Columbia,
South Carolina.
A press dispatch from Columbia, S. c.

A press dispatch from Columbia, S. c.,
says:
.Dr. Richard Ferguson. .Tr., % years
of age. OF Richmond. Va. who came here
eighteen months ago, was found dead
in his house to might. He had Eeen SUI
ferii,g from nerVousless and Is sup
posed while attempting to Put himself to
sleep with cloloroform. his head fell for
ward into a saturated handkerchief. His
wife is on d visit TO Hampton, Va The
local Ellis took charge of the remains.
DR.. Richard Ferguson, Jr., was We'll
known in Richmond and Virginia. He
is the son Of the Rev. Richard Ferguson,
n well known Methodist clergyman, now
residing at Saluda, in Middlesex county
He was born and reared in Piedmont
Virginia. and was educated at Randolph
Macon College, from which institution
he graduated some six CIR seven years
ago with high honors and the degree or
master OF arts. He studied medicine at
the University College of Medicine. from
which nc graduated five years ago DR..
Ferguson, after graduation, lived IN Rich
mond for three or four years. For a
time he was resident physician at the
Virginia Hospital, and for three years
was assistant in the office Of Dr. Joseph
A. White and resident physician at the
Eye, Ear and Threat Infirmary. In Oc-
Columbia, S. c., where he has prachced
his professional speciality with notable
success.
DR.. Ferguson was regarded as a young
man of brilliant mind and exceptiorci
n.rmisc At the time of his removal 10
South Carolina he stood the examination
CT the Medical Board of that Stale anG
passed with an examination record never
Ecfore or since elualled in the lltstor.
of the board.
During the time of his attendance e
the University College of medicine .Dr.
I'eIguson was married to Miss LIZZIE
Sheets, of Hampton. The marriage was
kept d secret for Il year or more.
DIR. FerguSon's parents arc living al
Ssluda, in Middiesex county. He leaves
lhree brothers. who reside in Richmond
Nessrs. Robert I. Ferguson, with Drew
rs-Hushes Company; John ". Ferguson,
with Bradstreets, and G. G. Ferguson.
The remains will be brought to Peters
hurs and the interment Will be in Blanc
ford Cemetery, i'll which his parents have
a section.
The Times last night received the fol-
lowing special dispatch from Columbia,
S. c., in reference to Or. Ferguson S
death:
..Dr. Ferguson was in an extremely
nervcus state He was sitting IN a
| Morris chair with a bottle of chloroforn
| by his side 1t is supposed he only IN
| tended taking a little of the drug, and
| that his head fell forward on the satu-
rated handkerchief. He was alone in
] the house. and was found by the Office
boy. His wife is visiting in Hampton
| Va The Elks telegraphed Mrs. Fergu.
son that they would comply with her
| wishes and take the BODY to Richmond
| o,, prerrare it for burial here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
.SAF FEKEEPFV ING i'm
PORT RTSMOUTH JAIL
Little Annie Dowdy Identifies Her
Assailant After BIoodhounds
Had TraiIed Him Down.
Especial Dispatch to The Times )

NORFOLK, V A., March 6.--Annie Dow
DIV. the tlairteen-year-old girl who was
scrinainally assaulted at Berkeley last Tues
day night to-day identified William Will
i,ams (colored) as the man who assaulted
her Geneva Goodman, nine years old,
" no accompanied Annie when the assault
occurred. identified Williams.
The prisoner was held for the grand
jury this afternoon at Portsmouth by
Justices Peed and Roach.
The assault occurred rear the Chesa-
peake Knitting Mills, where Annie was
employed She was thrown to the ground
by her assailant, who held his hand over
1er mouth and prevented herSeallfng for
help. .ss,t,
Yesterday Hurricane Branclis blood-
hounds trailed Williams to a. sstreet-car,
where he was caught w lliams lis in
Portsmouth Jail, it being feared that he
would be lynched If taken to Berkley.
A strong guard has been placed about
Portsmouth Jail, and it appears that no
attempt to lynch Williams will be made,
though threats are heard that he will be
s1ynched on the gallows built to-day for
the purpose Of hanging Neil Stanback, col
ored, who is under sentence to be hanged
next wednesday for an attempted assault
sllpon. Mrs. .Pruef fer. a white woman mis-.
Es1onary. sixty years old. II 3is5s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07

half an hour In tho presentation OF A1r.
Ii 4bDits side of the case. ne comm
1nityee viii continue the hearing at 3::5o
O clo,k tilis morning, when Mr. Coles VIII
speak for an hour, the remainder OF the
time allotted to his side, ana uenerai
Rufus a. Ayers will cos. for Mr. + uito.i.
It is hardly probable that a vote VIII
be reached before the time for adjourn.
ment at noon.
The Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections Is consiuering the mater OF
the election of. the county eiec1orai
boards The committee will hold a spe-
cial meeting next Thursaay afteInoo az
4 o'clock for the consideration OF tHiS
matte. In the meanwhile it has peeh
decided and will be announced n the Sen-
ate to-day that Senators are invited 10
make up and hand in lists of electoral
boards which they desire for the guid-
ance of the committee. 1t is probable
that the nominations of Senator'S VIII pc
followed practically in every instance.
subcommittee of the House Commit
tee on P.ivilsges and E ections, consist
ing Of Messrs West, Cabeil and Jordan,
will meet on Monday night at 8 O'Clock
In the han of the House OF Delegates to
consider the appointment of the county
electoral boards. There will be general
public hearing.
The child labor BILL introduced In the
House by Mr.. Cahell, of Danville. after
a fuD hearing for and against before the
Hous. Committee on General Laws yes
1erday morning and again yesterday al
ternoon, won out. The committee went
into executive session at a late hour yes
te, day afternoon and voted to report the
bill with the recommendation that II
rstss. The measure provide ;h1~ no
child under fourteen years OF age shall
BE- employed in any factory unless
rernit is first secured from the. judge or
the Hastings Court of the community.
Tho advocates Of the bill yesterday ar
gued for the measure from humanitarian
ard educational considerations. Mr. Cab
ell made a strong plea for the bill. In
opposition Judge John D. Horsley, OF
Lynchburg, representing the Chamber OF
c. mmerce of that city. and Mr.. Herbert
NIoorman, representing the Roanoke
Board of Trade, argued that statute
If this character would influence manu-
featuring enterprises to settle in other
States than Virginia. Messrs- David Cal
lender, e, "A. Hartley and R. B. Davis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
THE TRIAL OF WILCOX
Answer the charge OF Mnrderla
Maui lropsey.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.


SUFFOLK, VA, March 6.-The trial Of
James Wilcox, the lover and alleged
murderer Of Ella Maud Cropsey, will begil.
next week at Elizabeth City. N. c. Dis
ztrict-At Attorney Ward. the chief prosecut-l
ing attorney. to-day sent The Times cor
respondent a signed statement. of which
ne following is a part:
1.-THE grand jury will meet Monday. the
10th Instant They will act on the VIII
cox case Tuesday. II an Indictment is
returned he will be arraigned. special
yenire will probably be ordered and he
will probabw be put upon trial Thursday
or Friday.
The presiding Judge is Hon. George A.
Jones, from the Sixteenth Judicial Cir
cult, the extreme western part Of North
Carolina. There will be some twenty
witnesses examined by the prosecution.
: Sheriff Grandy, Of Elizabeth City says
In a telegram received late tonight that
eight or ten witnesses will be brought
before the grand jury, and that the trial
Z viii likely begin Tuesday or Wednesday.
ither assumes that there viii be a
change OF Venue. which win probably be
sought by defense Attorney e. 7. 4hyd-
lett. So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
SHOT A DEFAULTER.
2 F. Dawson Had Shortage Of $4,000 ia His
Accounts.
fsn,ci,l Dispatch to The Time

WILSON. NJ. c., March 6.-Wilson peo-
pie were very much surprise this evening
when it was learned that T. F. Dawson
was defaulter. Until a few weeks ago
he was book-keeper for Hackney Bros.
himself. His former employers believing
something was wrong, went over his ac-
counts and found a shortage of about
been deposited in Richmond to Dawsons
credit. ii
This afternoon Dawson left Wilson in
buggy for Lucoma, but was overtaken
by Wilson police. He saw the policemen
coming and ran. whereupon he was shot
twice. His leg was broken by the shot.
Dawson is here now in jail under the care
of physicians.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
STEAMERS IN COLLISION.
One Sank, Rut Passengers aud rev Yer
Saved
(Rt Associated Press.

LONDON. March 6.-The American line
steamer Waesland. Captain Atfeld. from
Liverpool March 5th, for Philadelphia,
and the British steamship Harmonides.
Captain Pentin. from Para, February
18th. for Liverpool. met in collision to-
night off Holyhead. Wales. The Waes-
land sank Her passengers and crew
We're saved.
The Harmonides rescued the passen-
gers and crew of the Waesland and is
bringing them to Liverpool. Tugs have
Harnonides The Waesiand carried thir-
ty-two cabin and eighty-two steerage
passengers.
The loss OF the Waesland was due to
the dense fog which enSeloped the Irish
Channel during the entire day, seriously
delaying all vessels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
MESSAGE FROM RODGERS.
axes No Mention of Charges Against Maj
Waller.
fBy Associated Pres

n lBy AssocIlted tress.J
& WASHINGTON, March 6.--Acting Sec
re tary Darling, of the Navy Department
r. ceived cable message to-day from
Rear-Admira1 Rodgers, commanding tbs
.ssiatic Station. saying that the battal
.,n Of marines which made the hazard
Gus march across the Island of Samal
i. rived at Cayite on the I'd instant. an
ire now quartered in the Marine ba
scks No mention is made in the mes.
sage of court-martial proceedings asalns
s.ajor Waller or Lieutenant Day for a
fGed brutal treatment of natives durini
he march. nor is any reference mac
tC trouble of any kind
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
Traffic Resume Oyer outh m.

By Associated Press,)
ASHEyILLE, N. c., March 6.-Railway
communication with all thu points west
of Asheville was re-estab.Lshed to-day.
The first through train from the West in
over Z a week arrived here this evening,
and traffic on all roads entering this city
has been resumed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
CENSUS BULLETIN.
Shows Value of Products Of Saw Mills In
VIRGINIA aud North arolina,

n 3fgnecial Dispatch to The Times.)
w AsHINGTON, March 6.-The Census
5Rnream1 to-day issued a preliminary re-.
M port on saw-mills planning mills Generated
~ 70 ,nnsl OF the United States in 1900.
The capital and value of products Of
the s industry, respectively in Virginia
and North Carolina are: North Carolina,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
s13 ss5oa7; s14 So, 5es Virginia 50 2ss. .o4s;;
S12,137, III.
GIANT MORTGAGE. I
Baltimore and Ohio 10 RelIre Outstanding
ObIi,at lions.
(By Associated Press

. ss- (By Associated Press. q
CLARKSBUKa, Wv A, March GA
mortgage for s,5.ov0, 900; given by The Bal
timore and Ohio Railruad was admil ted
for record in the Office Of the county
clerk here to-day. It was in favor OF the
Union irust Company,ao Of New FORK.
The purpose of the mortgage is to liqui-
dale all outsta..dlng morteages preyi usly
given on all lines operated by the Ba4 til
more ana Ohio system in Pennsylvania,
Ohio and West Virginia Twenty million
dollars wo. tn of bondssalready have been
issued for this purpose.
Fifteen million is to be reserved for
improvements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
Called Home by Mothers Death.

Mr.. Clinton A. Bcyce member of The
Times staff was called to his home In
Nelson county yesterday by a telegram.
Boyce had been in feeble health for some
time. but her death was great shock
10 her fauailX.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
Tennessee De,ow Danger Llne.
(By Associated Pr

(By Associated 9Prcss)
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, March g..
The Tennessee River has fallen below the
danger line, all railroads are open and
damage done by the food is practically
repaired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
CAR MEMS REPLY.
They Answer General fanager johnston's
y.,,.. ,,d ms ~ rhitr-.i~.

They Answer General sanager jof1nston's 8
I,~'.~r ard 0sc- rhitr-.ire.
Special Dispatch, to The Times)
NOR1O x. VA, Ma ch 6.-The follow
6 official lette- sent by the committees
of the Analgamated Association of Street
Railway Employees to the General Man
ager of the Norfolk Railway. and Light
Company, was published in the afternoon
papers hare to-day:
Norfolk Va. March s. 1902.
Hon. c. Brooks Johnston, President and
General Mana ger of the Norfolk Rail-
way and Light Company:
Dear Sir,-We, the undersigned commit
tee of the Central Labor Union, beg to
acknowledge the receipt of your letter Of
the 5th instant, and make reply thereto
as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
BANK GAVED v {: IN.
Three Hundred eet OF Railway Tracks Car
ried in With 1t.
,Ry Associated Press. }

(By Associated Press.)
!. AUGUSTA, GA, March 6.-Four hun
dred feet Of the river bank above Nc
Kinney Street caved in this morning,
carrying with it over three hundred feet
of the Charleston and Western Carolina
Railroad track. The warehouse of Ro-
gers and Company was also undermined
as result Of the freshet in the Savan-
nah River.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
DISORDER BANlSHED.
Cars Running on S,stem. But Are Dolng
Little Business.
Special Dispatch 70 The Times

NORFOLK, VA. March 6.-lsvery ap-
Dearance of disorder had disappeared
from Norfoik's streets. which were To-
Sunday.
The street cars. in each of which two
az :tr4e soldiers rode. ran I'D and down
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
Train. All INNING.

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, March 46-Omcials of
the Southern Railway to-day announced
that all Southern trains are running on
regular schedule. damages caused by
high water having been repaired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07
ARE ENTONBED
IN BURNING Mine
Efforts to Reach Them Prove.
Futile.
THREE ATTEMPTS MADE.
Rescuers Overcome and Are ina
Serious Condition.
A TE.RR.IB LIE EXPLOSION.
Five Men Killed, Two Seriously Injured, and
Several Others liurt--Second Explos-
ion Forced Rescuers to Retrea:
to Save The.r Uwn Lives.
Attempt to Eat t:r
Contemplated.
A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
.fsy Associated F.ress.l J

MoNONGAHELA, PA, March O.
An explosion in the Catsburg Mine of the
Monongahela River Consolidated Coal
and Coke Company to-day r<sulted in the
death Of five men and the injury of sew
eral others; two serious. The dead:
Mine Boss ROBERT HoWEY, aged
fifty years; married.
.AmES HOwEY, aged twenty years;
son Of mine boss.
ISAAC EASTWOOD, of Monongahela,
forty years; married.
JOHN GLIDER, of Charlcroi, Pa, SIN
gle.
WILLIAM MCFARLAND. of Monon-
gahela; married.
Fatally injured:
JAMES HAGGER, married; badly
burned
JAMES TERRENr, married; badly
burned