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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
THE CONDITION OF
The NEGRO RACE,
Bill Providing for the Appoint
mentof Commission-What
investigation Shows.

Giles B. Jackson has just returned from
Washington, where he was called by tel
egram from the friends and supporters of
the measure now pending before Congress
for the creation and appointment of the
commission of nine members to be known
rs the "Freedmen's Inquiry Commission"
who shall inquire into and make a compre-
henslve investigation into the condition
OF the negro. race their educational pro-
g1ess and the best means of promoting
harmony between the two races.
The commission Is not only to inves-
tlgate, but to report Its views and opif-
lens concerning the best manner Of adj
justing the troublesome questions which
grew out of the situation.
This measure was favorably reported
to tho House from the Committee on
Labor at the last session of the present
Congress, although it seemed to have d.
yided the two parties In a sharp political
alignment.
The bill was strongly combatted in a
minority report representing the full
strength of the Democratic representation
on the Labor Committee A similar bill
was favorably reported to the Senate by
the Committee on Education and Labor.
authorizing commission OF five to inves-
tigate the condition Of the colored people
OF the United States.s especially with ref
| erence to the educational facilities af-
| fcrded to them. Both the Senate and
House bill authorize the President to
make the appointment Of the commission,
With the advice and consent of the Senate.
1t is the wish Of the advocates OF this
Measure that commission OF nine be
appointed, six whites and three colored,
three white men to be from the North
and three from the South. The minutes
OF the three meetings of the National
Negro Business League which met re-
spectively In Boston, Chicago and Rich
mond, Va, show that ninety per cent. OF
the wealth of the negroes of this coun-
| try Is owned in tho South. and that tho
opportunity for the laborng coored man
to secureFwork In the South is better than
| anywhere else. and that ne opportunity
to secure work for the mechanics is al
most 100 per cent, better for him In the
South. He says the commission will be
| charged with the Investigation of the con-
dillon of the negro. not only In the South,
but In the North, East and West.
Jackson hopes that the entire Virginia
delegation In Congress WILL vote for this
bill. as an investigation will show that
her school facilities for the colored peo-
plo nre second to none,,and that the desire
of the white people OF Ya.to give the ne
gIoes fair education was evidenced at tho
| recent meeting of the school superlntend-
| ents OF the State, wherein every speaker
spoke encouragingly OF negro education,
especially Superntendents Glass. OF
lYnchburg, and Pulllam. of Manchester.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
TROUBLE AVERTED
In COMMITTEE

But for the intervention of friends
there would have been trouble in the
committee for Counties lat the Capitol
yesterday afternoon. and as 1t was. blows
were narrowly ayerted. For some time
the committee has had under considera-
tion bill offered by Senator p. F. st..
Clair, OF Giles, TO annul the result of a
recent election held In Pulaski. In which
the people of the county voted to pur-
chase certain iron bridge. The SUI
pervisurs opposed the action and desired
II annulled by legislative action.
MT Thornton L. Massle and Common
Reaith's Attorney Draper appeared
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
sTREET-cAR STRIKE
Situation Unchanged and No Violence
at Waterbury.
lRr Aasocinin,l prrsa,

by Associated Prcss.l
WATERBURY,, CONN. February u
With the exception Of some stone throw.
Ing In the outskirts Of the city, no dis
turbance was reported UP to IL o'clock to-
night in connection with the street rail-
way strike situation. A number of cars
which came into the center OF tho city
from Naugatuck. Watervllc. Brooklyn
and Onlsville had some broken windows,
and the conductors reported that they
had been ''peppered q little" In the out
lying districts. A car on the Wateryille
limo ran into pile OF rocks placed be-
tween the rails in particularly dark
spot. The motorman was unable to stop
his car in time to prevent collision with
the obstruction. and the car was derailed
and badly damaged. No one was injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
BUCKNER WILL CONTEST
He Has Served Notice on Senator Grit
fifth Charging Irregularities.
!, Tho Times. Dlspatch. F,

(spccal 70 Tho Times Dlspatch)
RALEIGH. N. c., February Wv. M.
Backner, Of the Thirty-sixth Senatorial
District, arrived to-day. and served no.
tlce on Senator Griffith that he will con-
test his seat The election was held
January Goth to elect a successor to SEN.
ator Wilson. who was killed by his
brother.
BuclSner claims that precincts were NOT
counted before Griffith was given the Ger
tificate Of election, and that these Wo1rt1
give him majority of three ballots over
Griffith. Under the law Griffith has thir.
ty days to answer. and In that time the
Assembly will adjourn. This Is the onlv
contest in this Legislature.
Governor Aycock to-day sent special
message to the Senate giving tho names
or thirty retiring members of the Board
OF trustees to be filed by the Leglsla.
C.. j . #
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Endorsed by Roosevelt.
fRy AssocIated Prcss.l

lty Associated Press. 80 ~
NEW YORK, Feb, 7.-Police Captain
schmittberger, who recently passed an
examination for promotion to an inspec-
torship and who has been denounced by
Observation-Disclosures jerome as unfit to hold
ollie In consequence Of revelations made
during the Lexow Investigations, made
public to-day n letter from President
Roosevet's secretary. stating that 'the
President directs me to say that he VIII
be delighted to have you refer to MN
for your entire service during tho period
he was member of the Police Com
mission of New York"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
or tho bill yesterday afternoon,

for the bill yesterday afternoon,
representing the supervisors, and Mr..
Henry Einsteln. Of Radford. had just
left the stand as q witness. Mr.. Mas
sic was addressing the committee when
Mr. Einstein made objection to some
statements he had used concerning the To-
cation OF the latters county, and dis
pute resulted, in which Mr.. Masslo con
tended that Mr.. Dlnstein's denial reflected
upon him. Quick as a flash he went over
the table for the Radford man. and but for
tho prompt steps taken by others pres
ent fight would undoubtedly have en-
sued. When tho incident had closed, the
committee Immediately arose without
taking any action on the Bill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
W. j. BRYAN
DECLINES
He VIII Not Attend Banquet
With Cleveland.
TO BE NO LOVE FEAST
lroquols Club Of Chicago Had Put Down
on It's List Many Of the Most Emil
nent Democrats Of the
Country
TO BE NO LOVE FEAST
fRv As,ociatsd preas.,

(By Associated Pre6s.)
CHICAGO, February 7--William j.
Bryan to-day declared he would refuse
to attend any banquet to which Grover
Cleveland was to be invited. Colonel
Bryans declaration was made through
an intimate friend to the officers Of the
1roquos Club. which Intended to In
vite Bryan, Cleveland and other Demo-
cratic leaders to banquet to be held
on the anniversary of Jackson's birth
day. March 18th.
1t had been proposed to make this
banquet the OCCASION for national DEM
ocratlc love feast. The Banquet Com
niitteo OF the club had prepared a
list Of prominent Democrats to whom
invitations were sent to make addresses
The first name on the list was that Of
former President Grover Cleveland The
second one was that Of w. j. Bryan.
MIR. Bryan passed through the city to-
day on his way to Indiana. He saw the
list of speakers that was published In
the morning papers and Immediately de-
clared that he would not attend any
banquet where there is need Of inviting
anyone else at which Grover Cleveland
Is to be present lie requested n friend
to have his name stricken off the list
of those who were to be invited.
In compliance with Mr.. Bryan's ex-
pressed wish, Judge Tuley, president of
the 1roquois Club. was told Of Mr.. Bry-
ans remark. Judge Tulcy will refer
the question of issuing an invitation
to Mr.. Bryan to the Banquet Committee
Of the club.
Among the men who are to be invited
are:
Grover Cleveland, Horace Boies, David
B. Hill. J. ]. Hill, Richard Olny, William
c. Whitney, Daniel Lamont, Don NJ
Dickinson, Henry Watterson, former At
storney General Harmon and Senator Bal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
WILL Thrown OUT
Made by Cincinnati Millionaire to His
Bride on His Death Bed.
sp{ Associated !! |! /! pr2ss.;,

$3.50. lDy AsIocinted Prsss.)
CINCINNAT1 OHIO, February q
Judge Ndpport to-day refused to receive
for probate the copy Of tho will Of the
lato John Mccormick Gibson, q million
nire. In which he made Miss Henrietta
Cecilia Wolfe his beneficiary. Miss Wolfc
married him OF his doath bed, and no
died q week later. The original will
could not be found, and o copy, made
from stenographer's notes, was present.
cd. Tho court said the copy was shown
to be true ono, but the evidence did
not show that the testntor had not re-
voked the win. BY this decision the es-
tate Of Gibson Is inherited by his mother
and brother The case attracted much
attention on account OF the legal ques-
ton involved, as well as the romantic
death bed marriage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
BAIL FOR TlLLMAN
Counsel Give Notice They Will Ask for
It Next Thursday.
tRr- Associated Press

CHARLESTON, s. c.. February t.
Congressman ]. w. Krost, OF Aiken.
Tillmans partner. and P. II. Nelson, n
leading criminal lawyer OF Columbia, Will
ask next Thursday that ]. Fl. Tillman,
charged with the killing OF Editor Com
zales. be released on ball. They served
notice of their intended action on Attor-
ncy- General Gunter and Solicitor Thur
riond this afternoon.
hearing upon the writ was granted
to be held on Thursday by Chief Justice
Pope at his residence In Newberry to-
day The proceedings will probably be
held in Newberry Courthouse.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
a Striking Ceremonial.

IBy Aas0ci1tod PfGss.)
RONID. February THE requiem mass
celebrated to-day on the occasion OF the
twcnty-fifth anniversary of the death OF
Pope Plus TX. was an unusually striking
cermemo nial Cardinal Satoll onlciated.
The Pope, who was surrounded by the
members of the Sacred College. the Pom
tihcal court and the Roman aristocracy,
gave the absolution and the apostolic
benediction, although he was suffering
from a slight cold. There were many
Americans in the overlooking congraga-
hon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
/ DYING FROM FRIGHT
a Widow Lady Alarmed, but No Bur.
glars Were Found.
Especial to The Times. Dlsn,tch

y = t14cs-17lsPH tCH,J E---
HAEtlslsoNBURG, VA. February T.
Mrs, Bette Begon. OF Goods Mil. Is
SAID to be dying from the effects OF }
fright She had Wednesday morn,ns M.
Begon Is n widow and lives nlona W.
nesday morning she had gone to feed
her stock and was just entering I'M
house when she heard Il strange noise
Seeing the front door open She supposeJ
mat burglars were ransacking the house
she ran into the yard screaming and be.
coming historical. In this condition. n
nslghDor' nearing her screa ms found her
She was taken into the house nnd ~,
doctors pronounce the case wcllnirt
hopeless No signs of burglars could be
found. - 'S'11iA W
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
PRODUCE MEN

Will Hold Meeting This Week to Adopt
Constitution.
A general meeting of the produce men
of the city will be called this week for
the purpose Of adopting the constitution
and bylaws prepared by special COM
mittee for the new exchange. Tho date
has not yet been fixed.
Tho committee drafting the constttu.
tion has held several meetings recently,
and Is pretty Well up with its work, II
will be able to report In a few days, and
as soon as 1t announces itself as ready,
President jenkins will call the meeting.
The secretary of the new exchange ha s
not yet been chosen for the very sim
ple reason tina: the laws defining his
duties have not been adopted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
F. N. WICKER DEAD
Wrote Valuable Articles on Bering Sea
Seal Fisheries
(Dv Assoclnted Press.

(3y Assoclated Press.)
NEW ORLEANS. LA, February IF.
N. Wicker. United States appraiser, died
to-day. He was born In Akron, Erie coun-
~, New York, in 1888. and served as Sec
cnd lieutenant In tho Twcnty-eighth New
York Volunteers and subsequently with
the Signal Corps during the Civil War.
He was second in command to Colonel
Buckley In the Russo-American telegraph
expedition to Alaska in 1867 and wrote
q valuable article upon the Boring Sea seal
fisheries. In 1868 General Grant made him
special agent to Alaska. He was collector
Of customs at Key West from 1873 to 1884.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
DR.. lie Cato Better.

Delegate S. Wilkins Matthews, Of Ac-
comao, is in receipt of a letter from
Senator George w. LIE Cato, who is In
Florida for his health, in which the lat
ter says his condition is much improved,
and that he will probably DO able to be
in his seat by the end of the month. This
information will be gladly received by
Dr. LIE Catos friends in the Leglsla ture.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
RAIN TODAY

Weather Man Holds Out No Hope for
Good Weather.
A rainy Sunday Is the prospects which
confront Richmond this morning. The
weather man sees no sign OF clearing
skies, and holds out no hope for i'm
proved weather conditions.
Tho temperature will remain about sta
tlonary. It may grow colder toward eve
ming. but the change will not be great.
The air felt much like snow ya,terday,
but the weather man says there will be
none.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
INCREASED WAGES
Miners and Operators Agree Upon a
Higher Scale In Indiana
(lly AssocIated press. /

tl,y Associated prcss.l
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind February e.
The miners and operators OF the com
petltive districts agreed to-day upon a
scale OF wages for the ensuing year,
which amounts to an increase OF four
teen per cent. The day laborers are ad-
Yanced twelve and one-half, the drivers
twenty-five per cent, and eight per cent.
y added to the cost of machine mining
While the new scale signed IS only for
three en- States and Western Penn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Small Bows Arrested.

on complaint of Mrs. Celia Rose, OF
GIlmer and Marshall Streets, Henry Law
son, Archie Kelley. Mat Kelley Chris
tian Spies, Eddie Keller and John KEEL
Ter, boys whose ages do not exceed six
se atr w9 state were
noon arrested by Patrolmen McMullen
and Tyler. They are charged with main.
taining u nuisance In the nelghborhood
and interferlngwith Mrs. Rose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
The Boer Factions.

N INV AssocIatel FreHs.l 80, -.
BLOOMFONTEIN, ORANGE RIVER
COLONY. February The conference
here yesterday between Colonial secre-
tary Chamberlain and about forty Beers
OF the extreme party. including Christian
Dewet, at which Mr.. Chamberlain re-
buleed the delegation for presenting him
with an address which he regarded as
insulting inasmuch MS 1t impugned the
good faith OF himself and tho govern
mont has further wdened the breach
bet ween the Boer factions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
HIS ARM AMPUTATED
Young Man from Goldsboro, N. c., at
St. Luke's Hospital Under Treatment.

Mr.. Edward c. Denmark OF Goldsboro,
N. c.. is getting along as well as could
be expected at st. Lukes Hospital, Rich
mond, Va, where he was taken few
days ago for treatment,
A very distressing accident occurred
to Mr.. Denmark at the plant Of the
Southern Cotton-Oil Mill, of this city,
recently. While at work on the machine
he got his right arm caught by the saws
and shredded Of flesh. Medical aid was
promptly rendered, SUIT rs complications
We're apprehended tho young man was
taken to ST. Luke's Hospital, where an
operation was successfully performed,
the arm being amputated just above the
elbow.
Mr.. Denmark Is a most excellent young
man, only twenty-one years old.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
twenty-five to one Shot Won.
(By Associated PresS,)

Y =
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. February L.
A twenty-five to one shot. Horton, the
grandson Of Ell Rayo and Fuslladaes, car
rying the colors of Bianchi and Meow
ern. won the $4,000 Burns handicap ut
Ingleside to-day from one Of the best
fields that ever contested in the event.
Cunard. OF the Morris stable. was second
with Claude, owned by M. J. DAILY, next
In line. Time, 2:1O Ia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Goes TO Washington.

Colonel John s. 9arwood, of the T. P.
A. National Legislative Committee. will
go to Washington tomorrow In tho in
terest OF the bill creating q. portfolio
n commerce. The bill IS now in the, con-
ference committee, and has received
many evidences Of favor, but the 7. P.
A. throughout the county want to make
assurance doubly sure.
If the new Cabinet office is created.
Mr.. Cortelyou will almost certainly be
appointed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
SUBMARINE MINES
Officers Detailed TO Study the Hampton
Roads Defenses.
lspeclNl to The Times, Dispatch.)

3 N'I'UP'"E w XIV 7 IINtS- IiHDntCl !
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, FEBRUARY
Two army officers, whose names could
not be learned tonight. have been de-
tailed for duty at Fort Monroe In con-
noctlon with the system of submarine
mines in Hampton Roads. reaching from
Old Point to the Capes, The cables have
remained intact since the Spanish-Amer-
lean war, but tho mines were removed
after the war. being menace to nayI-
CATION. The officers In question will ia
M. arize themselves at once with the
location OF the mine connections and with
tho operating switchboard. which Is In
side of the fort. and commands view
extending across the mouth OF the Chess
apeake to the Canes and tho ocean.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Heptasophs' Benefit.

The organization known as the Lady
n1instrels,'' that recently filled very sue
cessful engagement at the Academy. will
shortly give a benefit to the Heptasophs
OF this city. A committee representing
this lodge has placed the matter In the
hands of Professor Melville Daniels and
Moses Stein, who will take charge OF
the production.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
GOES TO WASHINGTON
Or. WlIlngham Will Represent the Board
Tbaro

Or. WlIIIngham VIII represent the Board
There.
DR.. Robert J. Willingham loft yesterday
for Washington. where he will spend
three days. beginning to-day, at a con-
ference for foreign missions.
The District of Columbia, situated as 1t
Is divides It's contributions between the
Board Of the North and the Board Of
the South. At this particular meeting
representatives from both sections viii
be present. Missionaries working under
both boards Will BIO there. DR.. willing
ham VIII represent the Southern Board,
of which hs Is the secretary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
SHOT OUT HIS HEART.
A Magistrate Quicker With His Gun
Than a Farmer.
Try Associated Press. J

CHARLESTON, S. c., February L.
Henry w. Bitch, truck farmer, Of
Moggetts, Colleton county, was shot and
Instantly killed there yesterday afternoon
by Magistrate Behlipg. There had been
some dispute between them about a land
transaction. Behling advanced toward
Bitch with a shotgun. Both men were
armed. but the magistrate was quicker
with his weapon and fired twice, load
of buckshot ripping out Blitch's heart.
Behling surrendered to the sheriff Of
Collcton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Young Declared Sane.

(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK, February 7.-William
Hooper Young. on trial for the murder.
of Mrs. Anna Kingston Pulitzer, was
declared sane to-day by commission of
lu4acy, composed of Drs. Flint McDon-
aid, and Dana, appointed by Judge Her
rick
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Southern Vehicle Association.

The Southern Vehicle Association viii
hold It's annual meeting In Richmond.
beginning the first Tuesday In April The
editor Of the Cincinnati Spokesman. pub
lished in the interest Of vehicle dealers
and manufacturers, has written Mr.. w.
G. Smith. No. 314 North Fifth Street.
asking his views of Richmond from which
to make cuts for their convention num-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

sylvnnia, IL VIII be used al the basis, ir
accepted. In nil other States rho oper-
total increase In oost Of COAL production
In the United States will be S4o,ooaooo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Judge Wits Condition.

Jude Witt, while rapidly recovering
from the effects Of the operation per-
formed upon him about ten days ago, is
still unable to sit up, but able to receive
many friends daily.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

the business rates SIC to $40. The cause
for this raise Is the necessity Of placing
another switchboard in the exchange,
owing to the increased number OF appl1-
cants for phones.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Dignity oflabor.

Rev. w. r. Johnson. pastor OF the
First Baptist Church (colored), will nd
dress the Woman's League Training
School next Thursday night on THE
Dignity OF Labor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Chinese immigration.

ztssOCIUtCu
MANILA. February 1.-THE Filipino
labor union has issued protest against
Chinese immigration. threatens violence
to prevent its introduction here and asks
the people to cooperate In the efforts to
prevent such immigration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
phone Rates r alse,

Special to Tho Times Dispatch)
E HARRISoNBURG, VA, Febrlary II
The mutual telephone system has raised
the residence rates from IS to sl2, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
CHURCH NOTICES.

NEW JERUSALEM.
i AT THE NEW JERUSALEM CHAPEL
$3.50 w. Broad street, Rev. ]. 3. SPIERS
will preach at II A. NJ; subject "The
Purpose Of lLife';;5at 7. M.. "a RATIONAL
day 8P. NJ, "a class for doctrinal study
at Mr.. and Mrs. Riches. ~ ": Marshall
Street. Sunday school at 10 a. NJ. All well
e' THE BAPTIST UNION.
DEVOTIONAL MEETING OF THE
Fifth Street Baptist Church Sunday, Feb-
ruary Sth at $3.50 p. NJ; subject ben
Hadad's Defeat" / King 90 1879. Presl-
dent, AAfBEFlS D. AYRES. All persons
are cordially invited.
#Fl fl[s9sS BAPTIST.
GRACE-STREEiT. BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner Grace and Foushee Streets)-Rev.
5CHAS. 8. GARDNER, D. d., pastor.-
Preaching by the pastor at II A. Mr. and
8 P. NJ Sunday school at 9:30 A, NJ,
Prayer-meeting "Wednesday at 8 p. M.