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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
FLORENCE BURNS
WAS DISCHARGED
Evidence Not Sufficient to Hold
Her for Grand Jury.
WAS SUSPECTED OF MURDER
district Attorney Tried TO Show that Cir
Killed Walter Brooks Because he
Was Trying to Break OIL
With Her.
WAS SUSPECTED OF MURDER
(By Associated Prcss.)


NEW YORK, March 22-Florcnce
Hn-ns. the young Brooklyn woman who
aI,a., been in the custody of the police OF
nus citv since February 18th under sus-
nic;on of knowing how Walter Brooks
mot his death. was discharged from GUS
51oCv by Justice Mayer tonight.
Brooks, who was u young commission
merchant, had been keeping company
with Florence Burns. He was found
dad the night of February 18th in a
room at the Glen Island Hotel. Tie gas
IN the room was turned on and there was
a bullet wound in the head.
The District Attorney tried to snow
i .hat Florence Burns was likely to have
killed Brooks because he was trying to
break off his association with her. The
defcnse advanced the suicide theory, and
for several days Justice Mayer has been
examining into the two theories. lie fin
ally decided. when the hearing closed to-
day. that nothing had been brought out
sufficient to hold Florence Burns to the
grand jury.
After her discharge she returned to her
home in Brooklyn.
At the hearing this afternoon Attorney
RaclSus, representing the Burns girl, made
his argument, contending there was not
an iota OF evidence to show that his
Client was connected with the death of
BLOCKS. Assistant District Attorney
Schurman followed in an argument in
tended to cast suspicion on the girl. hold
ing that there was plenty OF circumstan-
tia1 evidence on which to bring her case
to the attention Of the grand jury.
Justice Mayer at once gave his decision
il, which he reviewed ell the evidence and
held that nothing had been brought out
by the State sufficient for him to hold
The girl for trial in the criminal branch
OF the Circuit Court. Justice Mayer ls
.oe the Special Session Court and sat as
an examining magistrate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
final DAYS ARE
DRAWING NEAR
Legislature to Adjourn Next Sat
urday.
GETTING MATTERS IN SHAPE
Appropriation Bills to Be Disposed Of Shortly
Talk Of Legislative Commission.
Gossip Gathered from the
Legislators.
GETTING MATTERS IN SHAPE

There is scarcely q doubt that the leg
islatorS will leave Richmond by the end
OF the coming week. Everything points
that way now, and it is known that many
of thcrl are anxious TO be at their homes
Both branches have now passed pension
bills, though they are different measures
and unless the Senate shall agree to the
House bill passed yesterday, a confer
enec committee will be named to reach
a compromise. The Gold bill is the Parks
BILL with some slight notifications, while
the Cation bill passed by the House is
much more drastic and throws many
safeguards around the appropriations
granted for pensions 1t allows, for in-
stance, the State Auditor tina lly to reject
applications when he shall feel satisfied
that the applicants unworthy. 1t provides
also for the Circuit Court to pass upon
the claims of the applicant Both bills
appropriate 100000. or SO much thereof
as shall be necessary to carry the bills
into effect. 1t looks as if the Cation Dill
has the better chance to pass.
But apart from the passage of pen
sion bill, other work is being put in shape
for an early adjournment. and next Sun
day will likely find but few OF the law
makers here, though the bodies will be
constitutionally in session until the Gov
ernor shall have completed the work OF
signing the bills passed. The electora!
boards will be chosen this week, and all
other important matters gotten out Oh the
way The Senate and House Elections
Committees will hold a. Joint meeting az
10 o'clock tomorrow and 1inally dispose
Of all contests over electoral boards. ana no
they will be elected during the week.
The appropriat ton bills for the ensuing
two years have been reported TO poth
,,,.o,, ,,,I7 c1,,,,, E1,e Sneef1ily5 passed. The
bills reapportionins the State into leg
islative and congressional districts are
NEARLY ready to be reported. and they. s
too. Will be quickly disposed of, So there
Nil be really nothing of general interest
to keep the legislators here after satur-
day, according to present Indications. No
new matter can now be introduced, the
time for the presentation of bills having
expired yesterday. under the provisions
of a joint resolution
There is ona thing apparent in nearly
everything that is done by the present
legislature. and that II that the mem
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
REV. DR.. HENSON ACCEPTS.
fie Will Preach Baccalsureats ssrnea ai
Richmond college.

In letter to President F. w. Boat
wright, Rev. P. S. Henson, D. D., III. D.,
pastor of the Hanson Place Baptist
Church, of Brooklyn. N. z. accepted the
sermon at the commencement in June
1t is interesting to note that in June,
it is the intention of the faculty and
trustees OF the college to celebrate the
seventieth anniversary of the founding OF
the college. DR. Henson. who will preach
the sermon, is one of the first graduates
of the college. He and Mr.. Josiah Ry-
land, of this city, were, the members OF
the first graduating class. They grad-
ua ted in 1919.
Or. Henson was for many years pastor
of the First Baptist Church in Chicago
but a few months ago he went to Brook-.
ly,, t succeed Rev. A. c.. Dixon. D. D..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

he would not express an opinion as to the
prisoners guilt, but that he had sought
during the whole procedure to give him
4 fair trial. He said some people mad not
seemed disposed to do So
He alluded particularly to the demon
stration made when people lied out OF
the courtroom as the prisoners plea was
being closed.
A DISGRACE.
He had heard the proEran1'-e was pre-
arranged. but he hoped that not SO.
1t would be a disgrace to North Carolina
if it were true. He complimented the
public as to its bearing at all times eN-
ccpt when the unfair demonstration was
made.
He referred to Pasquotank people as
honorable, law-abiding citizens. If he
knew the folks had gone out in pursuance
of pre-arranged agreement he would have
every one placed under arrest.
He said such actions. if Intended. were
a contempt OF the laws OF North Caro-
lima
THE JUDGE FAIR.
The Judge said in sentencing Wilcox
to die April 25th, or i'll his remarks. he
did not mean to wound the feelings of tho
Wilcox family nor of the Cropsey family.
The Judge has seemed absolutely fair
throuEhout Asked about the verdict late
tonight, Lawyer Andrew 6. Cropsey, OF
New York, said it would never be set
aside. He declared With emotion there
was enough evidence to i1ang the pris-
oner ten times over, a strong chain OF cir
cumstantial evidence that could not be
broken He was Nell's uncle
Judge Cropsey, her father. seemed sat
isfled with the decision, but his demeanor
was calm The Misses Cropsey were not
in the building tonight.
AT home they heard about the Vcrdlct
OF death with lady-lIke dignity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
FORD'S UNION HOTEL.
Will Open to the Public on the First OF
Anrji

Ford's Union Hotel will open its doors
OH April 1st. The hotel will have lO,
rooms. all of which have been newly fur
,,ished aud decorated, and the building,
which was formerly the old ST. Charles
Hotel, has been painted from c'hl to end.
The renovated hotel is now thing OF
beauty, and will be the only hotel east
of Twelfth Street. II is immediately ad-
ioirirg the Main-Street depot, and will
be run both on American and European
plans. :.
the most yidely-known hotel men in Vir-
ginia. One of the features of the dining
room service will be the introduction OF
white mattresses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
BOTH SIDES WAITING.
Strike Of strset Car Employees PfsbslSss i
New Orleans
(By AssocIated Press.l

NEW ORLEANS, La, Marc,: oo.-oms
GERS OF two OF the street railway compa-
MES met employees to-day, but there IS
really no change i'll the situation, both
sides playing a waiting games 4 mass
meeting of unions will be held to-mor-.
row and by Monday the matter may come
to q crisis, the union lea5as derotin8
their present efforts TO solitiry&;nss ri,eif
own men, while seeking to place|Hsp COM
panies in the position OF refusins treat
with them. The companies say tho De-
mands are prepostercus and vii! receive
40 attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

The future of Lee District is assured,
This section Of the city is destined TO
become-indeed, is becominS-a charming
residential center.
A short while go the city appropriated
$4,000 for improvements in the district
The result has been that since then Ssp,-
600 has been expended by property hold
ers in Improvements, to say nothing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

out there and more handsome residences
Mr. Ready is to erect four houses llhe
that shown in the accompanying cut
while Colonel Harwood. MIR. GuEerns-
tor and Mr.. Montague viii! occupy theirs
,rhose of Colonel Harwood and Mr.. Mon
ia que are built of gray brick. the others
red brick, all trimmed with stone. Ihev
are costing from $1,000 to s16eoo-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

two; Colonel John S. Harwood. Mr.. Till
Montague, Mr.. w. J. Ready, four; Mr..
Charles E. Ningo. Mr.. j. D. Crump MT.
John e. Elicit, Mr.. George u. Guverna-
tor. Mr.. Robert Lecky, Jr.. Mr.. w. p
Knowles, Mr.. Clyde w. Saunders. Mr.
John A. Heisler, Mr.. G. s. Mountcastle
and others. Not only so. but hesotiatio S
are going for still further deals in lots
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

O. the activity in real estate. 1t is
becoming a fashion, almost d fad, to
have a residence in Lee District and 1t
is difficult to find even around this CITY,
noted for its broad. beautiful residential
streets. anything rrsttier than Monu-
ment Avenue is to-day.
1t is remarkable how the buildings are
going up. Where there was stretch of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
col. JOHN S,'FLARWOOD.

red clay but yesterday, it seems. flne
rel and gray brick houses rise to-day.
Here is a list of those who will erect
residences in the magic district IN q,
short While, or arc already doing SO:
Messrs. Gilbert j. Hunt. four; Hunt and
Willis, four others; Mrs. Ophelia Rcd
ford. Mr.. Baker, Mr.. Kuhn, MI. Charles
X. willis, four; Mrs. Blandina Snyder,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
ARKANSAS DERBY.
Nine Starters Probable and Good Race to
Assured.
(By Associated Press. )

LITTLE ROCK. ARK, March ..2--ThA
Arkansas Jockey Clubs annual spring.
meeting will open Monday. All interess.
for the opening centers in the Tenth Ar.
kansas Derby. which will bring out sew.
eral high-class three-year-olds- With niIla
probable and at least six sure starters. IL
is almost certain to prove A9Sood race
Three 1iilies. IIuntressa, Flora Pomenas
and Lingo. arc expected to prove imRorts.
ant factors in the race. Huntressa wfn.
tered here and is said to be the most
ADVANCED horse on the track.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
WIFE SENTENCED TO PRISON.
criue OF Which She is Convicted Is msrdes
of Her Husband.
lRx Associated Press.l

(BY AssocfateN Eress
BONHANI. TEXAS, March 22-MrS. is
: Martin was to-day given a term Of
eleven wears in the penitentiary for the
murder of her husband Martin was shot
three times with a pistol, while asleep
at his home near Honey Grove. this
county, in May, 1901.
Mrs. Martins father. r. D. Hudson, Wa3
given a: life sentence at the last term soS
court. charged with the same offense,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
BOSTON MAY GO DRY.
strike Thre.tered 5y Sewers .aas Bsstss
nr Assoclated pre,s.l

BOSTON. Msrci, es.-un;ess o,,e part1
or the other :ecedes from its pssant POS
ssi.,on the indications are that evSry-
breWry in Boston will bs cicsed en- Apsa1
.frst. Tue trouble Is also to x1ec: tE0
Ear-tanders Of this a1id other cslies-
,sv!lc l,500 brewry workr.an sxve -
n;ts.ed the master brewers to S11se3
them an eight. hour work Gay. Apxl dxses
without ,edue tlon OF Wages. The drS.
rpen employed In the t<sysys EAyas hANO
as: I'd for for..y oeyts pa- Hour o.1-t6s1e
xnd that Sunday ard hoi!6ae- WosSs onos
sbe paid as over-tinae.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
BANQUET GIVEN FI7z.
II. Delivered Eloquent Address to Illinois
sYeteraus.
fBy Associated Press. )F

cARBONDALE, ILL., March 2o.-AIajor
General Fitzhugh Lee was rendered an
elaborate reception. and banquet in this
CITY tonight by the Spanish War Vete-$
rams and the Grand Army Post. He de-
s1iyerods an eloquent address. So II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

TheA is one thing apparent in nearly
everything that is done by the present
Legislature. and that II that the mem-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
RANCE OF THERMOMETER.

The thermometer ranged as follows al
The Tirnee ot1!ce yesterday: 8 A. n. "a;
u NJ, 5S,,ss p. NJ, Sc; s r. NJ. s.; r. NJ.
so; " midnight 10 Average, 5t.5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
American Beauties Shown In a Calendar.

Armour a. Co.'S Society Girl" calendar
for 1872 Is a highly artistic achievement.
The idea Is unique. IL embodies six types
OF the American girl of today az de-
scribcd by six OF the foremost American
MISREPRESENTATION +. Smedley. y. Il.
Wenzel Albert Sterner. Howard Chand-
Ter Chrlsty. Henry HUT and \. /. Keller.
All save one of the drawings arc In color.
all are full length figures placed against
softened backgrounds. The artists chosen
for the task were i'm no instance restrict
ed. They were simply asked to give their
ideal type OF modern womanhood. All
have done 80. and the result as set forth
I'm the six original drawings IL all that
can possibly be desired.
Each sketch ~ characteristic Of its
creator. aud each one technically con-
sidcred presents the producer at his best.
The artists were given ample time FOR the
selection of model and fur the eNecu-
tion OF the commission. When the names
OF the illustrators selected to furnish
sketches FOR this calendar became known
one to the other each msu naturally de-
sired To- seud forth only his best effort
for only leading artists had been chosen.
and the spirit of rivalry was aroused
The six drawings I'm various vehicles arc
ESSENTIALS catholic. which makes them
most suitable for tho purpose to which
they are put: and they testify 60 the
great versatility and originality ~ Amcri-
can Illustrators
They also pay tribute 10 the beauty ~
Our women and the types although dif-
fering widely. arc all distinctly American.
Refinement. intelligence. suppleness.
verve and wholesomenes are the dom-
nant traits of American womanhood and
these charagteristiCs are found in VARYING
degrees ~ all Of the six sketches All az
ihe artists are well known through their
various contributions 60 leading maya
Vines. as well ~ 10 important art exhibit
tions Armour q Co. Chicago. will send
this beautiful calendar. securely packed.
postpaid. 90 any address on reccipt ~
'wenty-fve cents M ros'a~a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
Cronk, The Last Survivor Of
War Of 1912, on tho Rolls.
MAY RECEIVE SIS A MONTH.
Llvss 10 Oneida Csuaiy, n v, and Is
Growing Feeble Cared fsfbJ Daughter,
Whs Is SNsnly Years Cd.

Washington, Feb. 10.--If Hiram Cronk,
hold on TO life for a little while longer.
grateful republic will probably give
him 1926 more a week than he Is getting
now.
He receives si2 month pension at
present but there IL bill pending in the
house Of representatives To make Il SIS a
month, and as II has been favorably re-
ported, 1t will In all likelihood pass.
Hiram croulx IS 103 years old and Is the
last surviving pensioner OF the War Of
lel2 There are now on the pension roll
1921 widows or soldiers OF that war, but
most OF these widows married men much
older than themselves and their hero sol
der boys have long since passed away.
Hiram cronk, or all those who fought
the British in the early part Of the last
century. Is stll able 20 answer at the
muster roll OF the army
Personally lac took no part I'm the actual
nghtins, but that wasn't his fault. He
enlisted To ..ght. but luck WAS against
him. Things were pretty warm along the
northern frontier of New York after the
war had lasted about two years. and in
the summer OF 1914 draft of militia was
ordered. Hiram Cronk was only Is years
old but he was spelling to fight the Brit
ish, and he enlisted IN western Oneida
county as a private.
His captain was Ichabod Davis He
marched little, and lived I'm camp a
good deal for five weeks and then was dis
charged with a number OF other youths
OF his acquaintance.
On the first day after his discharge
he was I'm Watertown and I'm the night
he was aroused by the sound of cannon
aiding. Next morning he learned that a
British gunboat had passed and fired a
few shots at the defences OF Sackett's
harbor. Hiram went home. but enlist
ed again on Oct. ). 1914 He served 10
days as a private and assisted in building
log barracks along the shore at iSackett's
harbor. lie was honorably discharged
Nov. 16 following
Hiram Cronk married Polly Thornton
at Western (now WesternvilleD Oneida
county. March 81. 1895. and I'm the years
that followed several children were born
to them. He subsequently received from
the Federal government two military
bounty land warrants, one for l20 acres
and one for 40 acres, but sold them. In
1871 he filed pension claim, but IL was
rejected. IL was reopened in 1878 and 81
month was allowed him In 1885 his
pension was increased to Si2 a month
or late years he has been quite feeble
and has required a guardian. He lives
on little farm (mortgased TO almost it's
full value), and his daughter and son-in-
law live with him. The daughter IL 20
years old. Hiram still takes an interest
I'm war matters and current politics. His
eyesight and hearing are still fairly good
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
TILL|NGHAST'S.
New Features al This Up-iu-
Date Restaurant.

In the city of Providence and the sur
rounding country the name of Tillinghast
has always stood as a synonym for ex-
pertness In the culinary art and Filling
hast's restaurant ON Westminster street
is the Mecca for epicureans, no matter
how fastidious their tastes may be- II
has always been extremely popular with
the people of this city and visitors. too.
have become educated to the fact that ID
is there they may have their taste for ap-
petizing dishes gratifed and obtain the
same excellent service that one receives
In like places i'm larger cities.
For over q years Tilllnghasts has been
the embodiment of all that appeals 10 tho
lovers Of good dishes and the general APP
pointments of the restaurant-the quiet
refinement and mxurousness OF it's fur
nishings. the immaculate way I'm which
the tables are kept, the table services and
the quiet grace with which things are
served, all tend 20 attract patronage.
During the regular meal hour an orches-
ira delights the patrons, which is de-
cidely attractive feature and adds mater
Tally TO the other appointments.
In tho front portion OF the building may
be found on sale all sorts OF delfcacies
I'm the shape of rolls, cakes and confec-
tioncry, which ls largely patronized by
the best people OF Providence. Someone
has said. "A proof OF pudding IN i'm the
eating" and truly this may be applied 20
Tillinghast's restaurant-for the best
proof OF the good cooking 10 be found
there is TO try it--and be convinced
A new feature has been recently intro
duced and which will appeal strongly TO
men. Is dining room on the floor above
the restaurant, where smoking is allow
cd at all times.
The company has recently been reorgan-
ICED and is now called the l.. A. Tilling-
last Company usimited) For the past
three years 10 has been run on compare
lively no capital whatever. but with the
reorganization comes practically an un-
limited amout. and nothing spared to
make II second TO none In the entire state
There Is no doubt I'm the minds Of those
who are already familiar with Tiuing.
hust's restaurant but that they know how
to cater 10 the public Drop I'm when YOU
may-duriug the regular meal hours, I'm
the afternoon or after the theatre and
YOU are always sure To be met with the
fastest dishes, and TO receive the best Of
treatment.
~ for Mr. J.. \. Tlllinghast. Manager and
head Of the company. the public know fun
we'll Of his success and his adertabiIit,
60 this line of work Since 1874 ho has
been before the people OF Providence az
caterer and his ability TO please has be-
come known throughout the state His
genial personality lends 20 the attractive
ness ~ the restaurant aud his experience
has given him an opportunity 10 study
the desires OF his patrons and his efforts
have always been 10 please.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
LARGER AND TRUER
LIFE ExP0UNDED.
Rev. Asbury {. Krom DiscourSeS on Faith
and Fact, Seeing and Believing,
Christianity and Revelation.

Il to that other self which IL not his
true self. and I'm which l do not believe.
This is TO be the nature OF our faith In
God.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

soul seeks God in the glorious communion
OF friendship and love. Blessed IL the
man who believes not In the song or the
picture he has seen, but la the har-
mony and beauty which he has not seen,
for II II a greater faith. Blessed IL the
man who believes. not I'm the man lac has
seen, but In the ideal man whom he has
not seen, who has not revealed himself.
For IA ~ a greater faith because n great
er man. Blessed IL the man who be-
lieves not In the Christ whom he has seen.
or had revealed 10 him by the weakness
OF speech, but the Christ whom he has
not seen, It is "A larger Christ, that Is "a
larger faith.
,te s,od ~ 10. .e,,, i,,, a., ,tn ,,,,s.s,,
God who through faith wraps the soul Ina
truth and beauty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

A sketch that has been attracting a
great deal of favorable attention by vau-
deville critics II that being presented by
Wilford Clarke, called Oscars Birth
day" which has made an emphatic sue
cess in every city where IL has been seen.
Mr.. Clarke IL the brother of Creston
Clarke. the noted tragedian. and son OF
John Sleeper Clarke, the famous comedian
who Is so affectionately remembered by
theatregoers OF generation ago. This
little sketch will soon be seen at Keiths
when Mr. Clarke makes his first local APP
pearance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

Some OF the attractions to be seen at
Keith's Theatre during the week OF Feb
ruary II are Williams and Tucker I'm their
latest success. the beautiful little playlet.
"Driftwood:" Howard Thurston, the
clever manipulation OF cards: the three
Dumonds. Edw. !. Boyle, De Bolien Bros,
and the Vaidis sisters. I'm their thrilling
act on the flying trapeze.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
Heads Versus Legs.

Mr. Meredith the famous English nov
ellst. is no longer able 20 take long walks
IN the country lie takes the deprivatio
with the tranquility Of the philosopher.
Some men" IL his characteristic com
ment, "hrst%eive way in their heads;
have siven way Ia my less" ~ is some
consolation that the mighty brain that
has added many imperishable chapters 10
literature still works with eli its old
splcndOr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

Some OF the more important of the
bookings at Keith's for the remainder of
the vaudeville season are the Kaufman
Troupe, Carroll Johnson, Wilford Clarke x
Co. Parras Bros, Grapewin and Chance,
Clarice Vance. MarZella's Birds. Clayton
White 4 Co. and Cressy and Dayne.