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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27

ufacturers OF cigars on the h-st das oh
July, 1901 will be redeemed; proNl"eu,
however, that stamps OF the series "
1895 issued for payment of tax oti
cigarettes weighing more than pou'lus
per thousand. will not be retired, nor
stamps Of any other series be issued III
lieu thereof.
!. is held that the wholesale value or
price OF cigarettes weighing not more
than three pounds per thousand Will m
clude the tax and if such wholesale Haius
or price with tax included, does not cA-
coed s. per thousand. Il tax Will be I'M
posed of 81 cents per thousand H. now
ever the wholesale value or price OF
cigarettes with tax included exceeds y
,,cr thousand. Il tax at the rate OF s1.so per
thousand will be imposed.
Collectors before selling stamps 10
manufacturers CT importers of cigarettes
at the rate of 81 cents per thousand must
be satisfied that the wholesale value or
price of the cigarettes. properly packed
labelled. stamped, will not exceed s. pei
thousand.
1t appears that the wholesale value OF
price of cigarettes per thousand at the
present time is not in any case less than
$50 per thousand, freight prepaid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
NO OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED.
Dreibund in No Way Responsible for ItaIy's
Difficulties.
lsr Associated prcss.

BERLIN. March 26.-Thc insistencc of
the French newspapers that Italy is con-
Iemplatins withdrawing from the Drei-
hund. owing to the obligations imposed
by that alliance being tho cause of ltaly's
financial difficulties. has called out an
inspired statement III the scmi-official
North German Gazette TO the effect that
The allies never imposed upon Italy any
suggestions in regard 10 the employment
of ths Italian army. The Dreibund al
lows the complete freedom of the three
allies in regard to fixing the strength Of
their land and sea forces. They can re-
duce them IL desired, in accordance with
the internal requirements Of the State
concerned.
The North German Gazette thinks it
desirable TO Emphasize this fact in view
OF the legend. desiGncdy prcpaga in
several localities. that the financial diff
c,ilties OF Italy are connected with the
obligations imposed by the Dreibund.
No such obligations exist
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY'S NEWS
Local.

DR.. Darlington discusses the horrible
conditions existing tho pcuitentiarv.
convention candidates speak in Full
ton. Busy day in politics.
Medical College students will n,t
adopt the honor system.
jail plans further discussed and re-
ferred to engineer.
Death OF Colonel Wilson. father-ir-
law OF MIR. George W. Stevens
-Street-car men hope 10 secure adop.
ton of aine-hour rule.
State.
Stuart r Bailey acquitted OF blame
for killing City Treasurer Walters OF
Charlottesville.
Gas company chartered in Petersburg.
Man Instantly killed by train in Wash
lnSton county.
President Gompers. OF Federation os
Labor. will speak in Danvii!e Tonight
-Postoftice at Ashland robbed OF $1,uG0
worth of stamps.
Violent storm predicted on Atlantic
coast-
Generai.
Bold bank robbery pcrpetrated in
eIeven-year.old boy in Wilkesbarre. Pa.
There is great doubt of two-,hirds
vote necessary for impeachment Of North
Carolina judges.
-The list OF dead in Birmingham tor
nado somewhat reduced.
Foreign.
-Czar of Russia unneryed by frequent
attempts on his life.
Russian authorities instructed 70 stop
disorders at i.f hazards.
New phase in Chinese Negotiations
Strong letter of our Government ap-
posing secret negotiations of China. with
any Power.
British troops
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
THIEF CONFESSED.
He Stole Jewels and Wrote Letter Threaten
ing Employers Sons Life.
fRy Associated Fress.)

KANSAS CITY. MO. March e6.-Wil-
liam Dearduff. 20 years old. d clerk, was
arrested to-day charged with stealing
$500 worth of diamond rings from ms
employers Edwards & Sloan. When
confronted with the rings Dearduff broke
down and confessed.
Dearduff also confessed to having sent
Mr Edwards the senior member OF the
firm. a letter threatening to kidnap the
jewelers. son If he did not Immediately
produce $1,000.
Dearduff said he planned the robbery
by himself and had taken no one into
his confidence
Edwards made up a package of waste
naper and sent it by Dearduff to the
place indicated in the letter. Beardut
reported that he was met by two men
who took the package from him. Later
he reported finding the empty tray III
the basement and asserted that some
one had stabbed him. Dearduff TO-DAY
admitted having inflicted the wouSa
himself.
EIc will be prosecuted for grand
larceny.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
WILL NOT HAVE
HONOR SYSTEM
Students of the Medical College
of Virginia Fail to
Adopt 1t.

The students OF the Medical College of
Virginia decided finally yesterday that the
honor system should not prevail at the
examinations this year.
The graduating class considered the
matter fully at a meeting yesterday, and,
by a vote of % for to 10 against, failed to
adopt the system ruling OF the faculty
requiring that so per cent of the students
should vote afirmatively on the PROPOSE
tion to give it effect
The honor system formerly obtained at
the institution. SO far as known no rea-
SON was given for it's abolishmcnt four
or five years ago. The proposition 10 re-
establish the system this year met with
warmest favor at first. but some mlsun-
derstandinss arose, opposition developed
and it is understood that. at the meeting
Yesterday, several of those who voted in
the negative were at one time Warmest
supporters of the proposition. 1t is known
that a number of the faculty wanted the
honor system to obtain.
BAIT every student examined must Sign a
statement at the close of his paper, stating
that he has not received aid on the exami-
nation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
PRICE TWO CENTS.

5rar and he offered me an interest viii
him in the Imperial Cafe. He lived Win
his sister. on Ridge Street. after coming
TO Charlottesville. His relations with Ndi-
ters were as kind as could be. Always
considered him more like father.
ION the night OF the tragedy SISTER
'phoned for witness and he went TO hef
home between eight and nine O'CLOCK fiao
been there three OF -four minutes when
Walters came in. with shot gun. and said:
L thought YOU were Bill Farrar ana m
tended blowing your brains out.
SLApPED HIS WIFE.
After putting his gun in the corner. Val
ters walked to Mrs. Walters and Sald ne
intended to have settlement Win mex
and slapped her. Witness asked hfTn wfiS't
no meant Walters said nothing. but tried
TO get his sun and witness again sraeoea
him to hold him Walters said ne "ouni
rot do anything Il witness let go. put si
turned loose he pulled his plstoi anu St'ol
twice before witness could SET ms
Witness was shot in left wrist as ne at
tempted to get Walters pistol. A'ter wa va,
ters fired twice. the accusea hieu 90
Iy as he could .,o
Ha;iev explained how the firing OF 'he
shot a,Ier l-pdike left the house occurred
He explained that he was eXamiui'ls VIZ VIZ
nistol OF Mr. Walters and 1t accidehtdhS
went off. the ball hitting his lett ioFe-
finger and lodSin2; to the left OF the par
1or door. He did not hit Walters after ne
fell hut knelt to see If Walters was
dead.
MRS. WALTERS ON STAND.
Mrs John L. Walters testified, SAID she
was a sister of Stuart Bailey. she ire
nuentlv 'phoned for her brother to come
and stay with her when lonesome LIZ
Walters had said that he would be our
late that night. She phoned lor ne'
brother To come out and stay soon aftel
he came Mr. Walters came In with
double-barrel gun. When he entered M IN.
room he said: Il expected to find Sli
Farrar here. and | was going to dow M
brains out He walked TO 1ne and sala
~ intend to settle this thing. ane
slapped me in the face My orotner
stuart. asked him what he meant ny
that MI Walters reached for his gun
which was in the corner OF the room
stuart tried TO hold him. He asked Stuar
to let him 90 Stuart said. II WILL ii Eot
will quit" He dropped the gun and drev
his nistol and commenced firing OF
Stuart. After Mr.. Walters had fired tw'
shots Stuart pulled his pistol and com
n,anced firing left the room
and ran in the hall TO the phone to cal
for help. thought my prother wa
killed
With Mrs Walters evidence the cas-
was closed, and the papers given 10 I'M
iurv without argument at o:lo 2 NJ II
eight minutes the jury rendered a verdic
of not guilty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
TOSSED BY GALES.
La Gascogne Reaches New York Alter Rough
VOYAGE.
nv Associated Press

iRy Associated DrcsS.)
NEW YORK. March 26.-Battered by
fierce seas and tossed about by terrific
gales. the French line steamer La Gas
cosne arrived to-day from Havre As
hours overdue. The liner left HaVre on
March 18th and until March 10Th had
very fine weather. On the morning OF
t!,c alst the wind came uO from the
northwest and the gales lasted through
out the following three days and several
times the steamer was obliged to turn
tail and run before the fury OF the blast
Great seas broke over the starboard
side with enormous force, the ME
boats on the upper deck were Wrenched
from the davits and smashed. the daTlts
being bent almost double. Two of the
life RATS were lifted bodily from the
upper deck and dropped down upon the
upcr-structure. smashing slly-lights and
ventiators The RATS were damaged be-
Eond repair.
Fortunately none of the passengers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
TOBACCO TAXES.
Rules and Regulations Issued by Commission.
er Of Revenue.
iBy Associated Frcss.)

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The Com
missioner of Internal Revenue to-day is
sued rules and regulations concerning
taxes of tobacco, cigars and cigarettes
and relating TO rebate TO taxes on to-
bacco. suuff and cigars held by manu-
fact,,rers and dealers on The first day OF
July, 1901, under act OF March I'd, 1901.
A new series of internal revenue stamps
win be prepared and issued for the pay
ment of taxes on cigars and small
cigarettes at the new rates. These
stamps will not be issued or delivered
10 manufacturers or importers of cigars
prior to July 1st, 1901.
Unused stamps OF the series OF 1927 and
7sas. for the payment of taxes an cigars
snd small cigarettes, and held by mans
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
Rum0rs Denied.
lHy Associated Press.l }

p1TTsBI-RG. PA, March @S-Rsports
that Senator Quay was suffering from
nervous prostration and was in IL serious
condition were set at rest to-day upon
the receipt of the following telegram
from his son:
st Luce. Fla, March e6th.
Father is improving steadily. lie has
returned from fishing, and if there are
any signs OF nervous prostratIon L nave
not been able to observe them.
(Sisred) X X e1IA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
Ordered to Proceed.
tBy Associated Press.


WASHI NGTON. March e6-Upon being
advised by the Navy Department that the,
New York had arrived at Tancicr the
State Department Immediately sent a
cahlegrarn to Consul-General Gommere, di-
rectng him to board the New York at
once and so forward on his special mis-
sion.
1t can be stated that If the court does
not appear a t Mazarsan by the third week
III April then Consul General Gommere
will so 10 Morocco City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
Direct Line to Manila.
(By Associated Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO. March 2s.-Two
steamers-the Monmouthshre and Car
been placed on a ne"
line of direct Manila service, established
by the Oriental Steamship Company. Ihey
are steel ships of 3,0OO tons burden and
13-kuots speed 1t is said that the time
occupied between this city and the Philip
mines will be twenty-one or twenty-five
days. The route will De via Yokohama,
NaSasaki to Manila and Hong Kong.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
TIE CAR UNNERVED.
Uneasy Over Numerous Attempts on His
Life.
RE Associated Press. }

(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, March 26-A dispatch from
ST Petersburg to Reuters Telegram Com
pany says the Minister of the Interior
has published instructions for the authorl-
ties of the towns and provinces to use
preventative measures against disturb
ances. as being moro effective than severe
repression after disorders have broken
out.
The Birmingham Post which is closely
in touch with Joseph Chamberlain. says
news received in high quarters in London
indicates that the Car is in Il very nerv-
Gus state owing to the condition of the
political horizon. II is said that he fears
the result of the policy Of his ministers
IN the far East, while the student troubles
and threats against his life. of which
there arc more than have been published
have completely unnerved His Ma jesty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
NEW POLICY.
Naval Cadets 10 Have the Use of Batteshin
Indiana.
iBy Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON. March 2S.-The Navy
Department has inaugurated an entirely
new policy by designating a first-class
battleship, the Indiana for the service OF
the cadets OF the United States Naval
Academy. The Indiana is now at the
Philadelphia Navy Yard, where she is to
be put in shape for the cadets to so aboard
her the latter part of May.
The North Atlantic Squadron will stop
at Kingston, Jamaica en- route north.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
PRESIDENT OF THE ERIE.
F. P. Underwood Has Accepted the
Position.
(By Associated Prcss.l

tBy ASSoclatod ircssH
NEW YORK, March o6.-The Evening
Post says:
''Nicc-Prcsident +. p. Underwood. OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has ac-
ceptcd the presidency of the Erie Rail-
road. President Hill, OF the Great North
ern Railway is to-day in Baltimore con-
ferring with NJ. Underwood, and when
he returns to New York later in the week
it is probable that AL details as to when
Mr.. Underwood will take up his duties
on the Eric Railroad will be settled"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
nation.
Awarded Damages.
lBx Associated Press. }

LONDON, March 26.-Arthur Chamber
lain. in his libel suit against the Star and
:the Morning Leader, has been awarded
800 damages.
After the verdict In the case Of Arthur
Chamberlain, Neville Chamherlain's libel
suit against the same papers was settled
for similar damages, and all imputations
have been withdrawn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
THE COCOA MATING FACTORY.
The Work OF Organizing the Company l.
Under Way.

The work of organizing the company
TO engage in the manufacture of cocoa
fibre mating in this city is progressing
Well
The gentlemen at the hrad or the
scheme said last night that he had no
doubt the company would be formed and
the enterprise under way in due time.
The enterprise is attracting attention
and it is the belief of financial and In
dustriai men that the business will prove
most profitable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
PLOT AGAINST CAR.
Mine Discovered Under his PaIace-Notable
Implicated.

LONDON. March "a dispatch to
Exchange Telegraph Company from Paris
states on the highest authority that a mine
has been discovered beneath the palace
Of Emperor Nicholas. at Tsarkoe-Sclc,
Il miles south of St. Petersburg.
Sevcra! notablities the dispatch fur
.her says. are implicated in the plot
against His Majesty. The Russian press
was not permitted to mention the affair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
Preparing for a Revolution.
(By Associated Press

KINGSTON, JAMAICA. March 2s.--Tn
consequence OF pressure brought to bear
by the British consul the President of
Ecuador has ordered the withdrawal or
the armed soldiers guarding the camps
OF the Jamaican laborers employed in
the construction of the railroad from
Guayaquil to Quito. under the auspices
OF Mr.. Mcdonald. the American contrac-
tor.
The Government OF Ecuador.is making
great preparations for an expected revo-
luton. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
Schooner Ashore.

(Ry Associated Pressl
MOBILE. ALA. March 26.-The Ameri-
can schooner George w. Waitford, Cap
tain Myers. from BelIsee. running in the
Jamaica and British Honduras fruit
trade, has gone ashore on Sand Island,
outside Mobile Bay. and is reported a
total loss. The crew got ashore safely.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
WILL DEMAND APOLOGY.
The Sultan OF Morocco Must Come to
Terms.

IBl ASSOCIATED FreSs.)
TANGlER. MOROCCO, March 26.-Thc
American Consul-Gcneral here, Mr.. Com
mere, says he intends to have a definite
settlement with the Sultan Of Morocco
concerning all American claims. and will
demand apology for the discourtcSy
of the Moroccan Grand Vizier and Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs
The New York arrived here to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
Dispersed Robber Bands.
fRv Associated Press,

BERLIN, March 26.-A dispatch from,
Field Marshal Won Waldersee, dated
Pekin, March 18th. says Major von Muel-
mann's detachment. which started a few
days ago on a punitive expedition from
Pao Ting Flu. encountered robber bands
eastward of Tao Ma Kuan March ed and
slight resistance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
Crew OF Sloop Rescued.

(By Associated Fress.J
ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.. March "a
Holly Beach Life Saving Station reports
stoop Belle, from Virginia for Corron
Inlet, oyster laden. had mast carried
away off that station. Vessel is now
anchored Crew have been rescued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
Mr.. Knox Sent For.
Az Associated rress. )

WASHINGTON. March 2s.-rhe Presi-
denr has sent for P. c. Knox. the Pitts
burg attorney. He is expected nere
Thursday. when the Attorney-Generalship
will be offered him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
APPOINTED by the President.

tBy Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON. March 26.-The Presi-
dent to-day appointed Edgar a. Angler.
of Georgia. to he attorney OF the United
States for the Northern District Of Gsor-
ia,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
SHORT POLITICAL NOTES.

Lt..Goyernor Eehols Here His Strength il
-.-,.s----l c.t-.r 80. ,,-.'',-s
The only feature of the political arena
1estcrday, that is Murphy.s lobby, was
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

t.orecas. for wednesday and THURSDAYS
yi.clnia-E,afr Wednesday. colder. n'sn
nor;bwe sterIy winds. with severe go
~. coast. diminishing. Thursday
North earoiina-Fair "Wednesday. much
colder in eastern portions. colder IN west
ern portions; high northwesterly ~inass
dimirish hing Thursday RAIN. propdois.
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on Sixth Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27

Colonel George c. Cahell, Jr., of Dan
Vile. is at the Jefferson. He says there
is no DOUBT that Mr.. Montague Will carry
Danyille. He is an ardent supporter or
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Colonel Caoei
thinks Hon. Eugene Withers will repre-
sent Danyille in the Constitutional Con-
yertion. But Colonel Cabell has been
frequently spoken of as Il delegate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-27

Mr.. Swanson received many visitors at
his headquarters at Murphy's yesterday,
including a number of prominent Demo-
Gratis from various points in the state.
Last night ne and Senator Martin were
out when the newspaper men cropped
in. The two were together the greater
portion of the day. and had carriage
drive in the afternoon. Mr.. Swanson
mail is very heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-11
LAST EFFORT FAILS.
Peace Conference Does Nothing and Settle
ment Rests With Shafier.

Pttsburg, Pa. Sept. 9.-The last
effort to settle the steel strike has
failed. The general executive board OF
the Amalgamated Assoc iati0n ad-
journed without date. this evening
and without either accepting any OF
the peace propositions from the United
States steel Corporation or making
any counter propositions. The semi
official report is that the entire matter
of arranging for q settlement was LEFT
with President Shaffer.
After the meeting President Shaffer
said: The board has adjourned and
the out town members will probably
leave for their homes. tonight. No
peace proposition has been received
and none made"
At Mckeesport, this evening, the
strikers. following up their advantage
of the morning in keeping the work
men from entering the National Tube
Works. gathered about the gates of the
plant in great numbers and warned
the few men who came out not to re-
turn TO work, tomorrow morning. 1t
IS generally believed that the company
will appeal to the sheriff or governor
within IS hours for protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-11
Board Of Mission Meet.

The quarterly meeting of the Board
Of Missions of the diocese of Maine
opened in the city, yesterday, the prin-
cipal feature of the day being the pub
lie meeting in the evening. The music
WIS Of especial excellence. being fully
,Futal md including a Magnificent and
tSunc DimittiS by Barnby and an an
them by Gounod.
The sermon was by Bishop Goldman
ana was Il very fine and able address.
TIE service was largely attended.
MI the visitors were entertained at
luncheon by the ladies of the st.
Marks Society at the residence of Mrs.
Edith Foster. Park place.
Holy Eucharist Will be celebrated at
100 and 915. this morning. and will be
followed by conference of the clergy
and a meeting of the Maine branch of
the Woman's Auxiliary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-11
CANADA. 633: IRELAND. $50.
Irishmen Badly Handicapped and Lose BY !
Close Score.

/ New York. Sept. 9-The Canadian
and Irish rifiamen met, today, on the
long ranges at Sea Girt. n. j., in a
special contest between teams Of five
men each. They shot over the 500,
geo and 1000-yald ranges, the Cana
dams using the English military rife
ard the Ulster representatives shoot
ing with Mann-Licher guns. In con-
sequence the Canadians received an al
lCwance Of eight points each, or 40
points for the team, and the honors
went to Canada by Is points en- the
gross score.
The scores We're: Canada. 59S; Ulster
Rifle Association. $50. The Irish team
was selected by lot and was not nearly
SO strong as if it were specially select
ed Major j. Il. Milner made ~
points out Of a possible 70 at 1000 YARDS
In addition to this match there was
another between four men who nad
seven shots each az eco. 500, 900 ana
Coo yards, which constitute the nrst
half of a contest for three prizes o.
mated by the French Shooting Socie-
ties. The results of this is as follows:
Captain @. q. Shaw, washington, y.
c.. 12S: Captain W. 3. Martin Eliza
beth. n. j.. 125; Lieut.. II. NJ Beii'
Washington, d. c.. lis, and Lieut.. A.
II. Allison. Washington. D. G.. 10y OUT
Of possible 40 points.
In the All-Comers match the ne'
high scores out Of a possible loo az,
Major J. *. Millner. Ireland l'o'
Frank Hyde. New York. 1855; pr =. II
SellaIs. Ireland. 1885; John Morgan i,e-
land. 1888; Captain w. b. Martin hiil-
abeth, n. j., 1872; Color Sergeant oheu-
don, Canada, 13l; Thomas Ca.dWti'
ireland. 129, ard James Wilson Ire
land, lbs.
The summary Of the team match y.
Canada. Captain w. Fl. Davidson, ~
Private Paupst, 122; Sergeant Sheldon
1S1: Sergeant Major Huggins' 49,
Gunner t1emming, 1o5; handicap al
iowance. 40: grand total. 633.
Ulster Rife Association-MaJor !. \.
Millner 1856: c. Duncan. 126; w. L.
I.raithwaite 12e; J. r. Williams, l2V'
r. W. Henry, 116; total. $40.