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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
WYATT WITHDRANS HIS
REQUEST FOR INQUIRY.
Police Board Talks the Matter Over
In Secret Session-Thirty
Winchester Riot Guns.

The Boart; OF Police Commissioners COZ
veued in executive session YESTERDAY aft
ernoon at $40. and were in session until
$40, when the door was thrown open and
Clerk Pollock awoke the reporters, who
were doing outside, with the announce
ment that Police Officer Wyatt had with
drawn his application for an investiga-
ton on learning that no member OF the
board had any charges to prefer against
him; also that the board had decided 20
buy thirty Winchester riot guns-ten for
Sach station.
What the board talked about during TIA
nety minutes they were in session Will
ever be known TO the reporters who
aasle ono or two efforts TO penetrate the
oval arcanuul: but We're on each occasion
.oiltely excluded by the information that
ne board was still in executive session
ut the smiling countenances of the MEM
7ers when they came out indicated that
i least no very incendiary talk had been
INDUCED in
officer wyatt was present, wearing his
tril uniform and a serene SIN lie during
tbs. session. He was twice called In be-
fore the board remaining inside about NJ
teen minutes. on each occasion Smiling.
but spn'nS-lfke. he departed on returning
from the heard room the second time.
Ar' 50 ends the much talked OF investi-
cation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14

to the Liberal Magyars III Hungary. In
these circun stances, and remembering
lnat the Emperor still enjoys robust
health and may be expected to, live sew
eral years II is conceivable that an effort
may be made to induce the l1elr presump-
tive to surrender his rights to his nephew
FERDINAND TOO CLERICAL.
While Francis Ferdinand is still in the
prime Of life. there is some apprehension
that the position he Ids adopted may serl-
cusly increase the difficulties of a suf1lcl-
entity embarrassing situation Moreover
The want Of confidence felt n, his clerical
advisers is calculated to excite suspicion
AS to the possibility OF mis- Being induced
by powerful ecclesiastical factors to en-
bark OF courses which might imperial the
stability of the monarchy.
While these considerations might lead
The members of the imperial family to
wish for another successor to lie throne.
less COMPROMISED By his public expression
of views. ard more popular with all his
future subjects. it does not at all follow
that tier counsels will prevail with the
Arcndulse. He IS Il man of quite eNcep-
tional independence OF character, whose
iron determination has broken down very
powerful opposition to MS own views.
The ambition attributed to bis clever
wife, who is enthusiastically devoted to
The Clerical cause, would seem to con-
firm rather thar to weaken resistance to
shy such proposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
Late William f. Owens,

OF the many friends who knew Mr..
Owens in Richmond. between forty ara
fifty years ago. some we're left TO follow
his remains TO Hollywood Wednesday
morning. His store was on Main near
Eleventh street on the north side He
was most genial and pleasant gentle
man and drew around him no. few. who
were sincerely attached to him After
his marriage to Miss Mamie Johnson. q
daughter of Mr.. Trusty Johnson. we'll
known citizen OF those days he removed
from Richmond to Baltimore AT the
time of his death he was engaged In busi-
ness in New York.
n,ond by Mr.. and Mrs. Guillaudau. his
mond by Mr.. and Mrs. Guiilautlan. his
daughter, and son-in-law. OF New York.
and by his second wife. who was a Miss
Coolidge. of RrookIine. Mass His other
daughter. Mrs. Stephenson Walsh. of
Philadelphia. could not come. OF the Rich
mond relatives OF the first Mrs. Owans
there were present her sister. Mrs. Lee
Burton and her son-in-law. and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Sharp; and Misses
salltes and MARY f+reenhcw crusfn. nf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
Laura B.ggar Conspiracy Case.

FREEHOLD, N. J., November 13-Dr
Hendricks. proprietor of a sanitarium at
time after the death of the late Henry
NJ. Bennett to whom she claims to have
been married and Samuel Stanton. for
merly justice of the peace in Hoboken
who with Hendricks and Miss Bggar are
alleged to have entered into conspiracy
to defraud the other heirs OF the Ben
nett estate. were called before Judge
Heisley here to-day to plead to an in
dictment charging them with conspira cy
Each entered a plea of not guilty. Stan
ton also entered a similar plea to a fur
Jury. The trial was set for November
ed.
1t is not known whether true bill has
been found against Miss Bisrac. as she
was not in court. and the Indictment, If
there be one. has not been recorded.
Miss Biggar is under bonds to appear in
court next week. to answer any iadic.-
ment that may be found.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION.
Popular Young Archdul>c Charles
Ernncj. May BE Next Monarch


,Correspondcnce OF the Associated Press.)
DRESDEN SAXONY. November Ia
letter received here from Vienna gives
some interesting gossip about the Austrian
succession IN spite of official denials II
is not I'M ossiblc that there IS some
truth N the story recently puEhsheo nS
The Ncue Budapcster Ab2ndhlatt, OF me
alleged intended abdication OF the neir
,,Iesumptive TO the Austriat throne, the
trcnd,:ke Francis Ferdinand in favor of
his nephew. the 15-year-oiG Archduke,
Charles Francis. There is 10 question mat
the Young prince has for a couple OF years
cast attracted \ greatly enhanced inter-
sst in Austria Hungary. and that Inusuai
care is now peing bestowed upon his edu-
cation, in view of his proximity to Inc
throne
A few wears ago when Francis Ferdin-
ands health was very Indifferent, his
Younger brother; Otto. the father or
Charles Francis was for time informal
~ put forward as the immediate success
sor Of Emperor Francis Joseph. Subse-
quc1tIy it was :"umorr, ~--at Dto mao eA-
pressed 4 rea illness to surrender ms rights
in cavor of his sor. IN exceptionally hand
some boy. whose bright. intelligent locks
end self-confident Goodhur:orcd express
sion had already done much TO endear
him to the Niennesc.
In matters irectly affecting the interests
of the dynasty, not only the relgning SOY
eregn but other members OF the imperial
house exercise 2 considerable Influence
on such important decisions as those con-
corning the succession to the throne. and
ii is only a man of very strong will who
can resist the urgent representations OF
a family councal of the imperial house.
PRESENT PROVISION.
At present the succession 10 the throne
is provided for with perfect clearness
Archdukc Francis Ferdinand. nephew of
the Emperor's, stands next in order, and
rs ne has formally renowned all claims
TO the succession on behalf of the Issue
of his norganatiC marriage with the
Countess Sophie Cholek, now Princess
Hoherbers he would he succeeded by his
brother, Otto. unless the latter should alb
oicate in favor of his son.
The strong attitude taker by Francis
Ferdinand on certain political and nation
al questions. has. it is feared, placed him
IL conflict with important elements of the
population of the monarchy. His clerical
and anti-GermaE tendencies do not please
The bulk Of the Germans in Austria, and
mis- clerical views are equally distasteful
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
BLANCHE CHI M [
THE OLD GENERAL SAYS SHE IS
BEST OF WOMEN.
SHE HAS BEEN PROSECUTED.
Every Story, Including Those OF the
Pictures, Run Down, and Found I"
DC without Bnsis-Roland Will
Work With Hts Father.

NEW YORK. Nov. 12-{SpeciaL)-Gen.
Edward J.. Molineux. father OF ho'anu -
Moiineux, to-day declared that MS uausn-
ter-in-law, Blanche MolineuH, iau ooei
the most bitterly prosecuted woman ~
had ever heard of. The old general uo-
clared he had spent thousands OF dollars
during his sons imprisonment runi-lhs
down scanda1ous stories wnlch hau oee''
circulated about her. and found IN each
case they originated in the imaslnat4ons
of vicious people.
OF the trials Of his daughter-la-la"'
General MoIineux said: Ihe nervous
strain she has been under has tod on hei.
and 1t is wonder to me the poor sili
isn't crazy. She has been batten II oA'
pillar TO post and has known no peace ioi
years AS her fat1er-in-law, want 10
say l believe her to be one OF the most
upright ana honest women that ever
lived. The scandalcu stories nave
reached my ears about her, and nave
spent thousands of dollars running them
down.
I'm each case they were found to orlsl-
nate in peoples imagina ton only IN one
case several Of them were traced 10
minister. who said he had heard tnen
from his wife, AID when she was con-
fronted she acknowledged there was no
truth to base them on.
I'm another case a police official told
me there was picture in existence when
was very damaging. He said he had seen
it. offered him $1,000 in cash if he would
let me see q copy of that picture. lie
AIoA ieuou InoA luE.A I III9ueD. :p!Es
much but l cannot have 1t. There reallv
is not such picture in existence. he
told me he had searched the whole city
;or it, and in each case they sent him on
a chase for somebody else.
"Now this woman is my child. on the
same footing my boy. and am gong
to look out for her.
"Insinuations have been made that my
friends who have a pull have used it to
bring about this result. Since my boy
was arrested ! have sedulousy kept away
from all officials. including Judges, district
attorneys and police officials | have stu
douslv followed this course, so that the
case was decided upon its merits.
I'm an old man now. although some
thing OF a young buck yet. The battle Of
my life has been fought and won. I'm
now at peace with the world, and have no
hard feelings toward any one. My one de-
sire to nave my boy with me has been
gratiticd and with me he will stay. My
protecting hand viii stretch over him for
some time to come.
Il am going back to my business and
expect Roland to help me. | want him to
come down to the factory and work be-
side me, to take from my shoulders some
o. the burden. He is a bright boy. and
understands the business. He and his
wife will make their home with me for
...e present.
He came down to the factory to-day,
and after that he went to call on his coun-
sci to thank them, as I did yesterday.
Then he visited some old personal friends
and business associates, who have sent
word that they would like TO see him.
His wife went shopping
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
LABOR FEDERATION,
rwENTY-sEcoND ANNUAL coNvEN-
rrox OF THE BODY MEETS.
eoMpERs ON LABOR UNIoNIsM
40 Man. lie Says. "who ms an Edu-
cater Pose. rs n strike-Brc"kcr'
-. ,,,t for the Position He Holds"
GoMPERs ON LABOR UNI0NIsM
NO Man. lie Says. "who a. an Edu-

Srw ORLEANS. LA. Nov. lathe
,,,.,,.v-second annual convention of the
.,,,.,,can Federation of Labor came TO
,-dcr to-day at lo:So a. NJ. in ooa-f e.,
avs Hall. with about 200 delegates pres
Mt
Tho visiting delegates were escorted
IRON, the ST. Charles Mansion, the OH
cial Headquarters. bY the members OF the
,oc.i trades and labor assembly, ano by
James Leonard. the federation organizer
for the State of Louisiana When me
convention had been called TO order MI
/ oe delivered an address on behalf OF
he jaboring men of New Orleans, TO
which MIR. Gompers responded
After touching upon the scope ana peal
ing OF the labor union movements, .',@
dent Gompers declared ihal II "as II
ing TO note the Ignorance aWois of,,,s
ed educated people i'eEaFdihs ZIG aims
:tnd Oh ects of the organization
EDI CATIONAL STRIKE bhEAh Era
NO man VINO. as an educator, saio
President Gompers. poses as d SIR aIa.
breaker. is AT for the position ne hoios;
COMPARED to such man, Beneolci AIioiu
.cos n MARTYR and Judas IScarlot d
saint. :.
Although no name was mentioned, II
was understood by the delegates 'laI
reference Was made to the Beau Oh one
of The reading educational institutions OF
the country. and they applauded WIN We
hemence. H., :.
Cheers were again called form when II
was declared that the man VINO acteo
the role of q strike-breaker was looking
backward toward oarbdrism, ana not To-
ward the future.
The report of the Committee On Gre,
dentials declared that siXty-nlne nanonai
organizations. nine State organizations;
ffIy-iive central bodies. tifly-iour local
and federal uodtes, AND four fraternai
delegates had reported, and were Ell
titled to representation. The total Vol-
ing strength of the bodies represented bv
the delegates is about 10000
PROTEST FROM CARPENTERS.
A protest against The seating or Inc
delegates OF the Amalsamated Associa-
ton Of Carpenters was made by me
Tinted brotherhood of carpenters ana
TONERS Upon motion the contest was
referred back to the committee Tor fur-
,her action. and its other recomnenda-
lions were adopted James Duncan moved
that a special committee be appointed
10 which all disputes between the
branches of the building trades should
he referred. this committee to report oil
rectly to the convention. MS mouon'
which removed much OF the work Incl
dental TO the dispute between the car
penters from the floor of the convention,
nd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
st. Louis Fair Promotion Abroad.

BERLIN, November 13.-Far Commits
sioner Cridler gave dinner to-day to the
members of the United States Embassy.
Fair Commissioner Bruecker and Consuls
Mason, Guenther. Hughes. Muench. Mon
Afghan, Liefeld and LANCER. Expedients
for promoting the ST. Louis Exposition
We're determined upon.
Mr.. Cridler goes to Italy tonight to meet
Delegates from the Italian chambers of
commerce. at Florence. Thence Mr.. Grid
Ter will so to Rome. with the delegates,
November p. to attend the opening of
Parliament, of which body an appropria-
ton will be asked.
Commissioner kohfsaat is at Hamburg
on ST. Louis Exposition business. He will
join Mr.. Cridler at Rome
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14

"Eing Dodo: To-Day.

King Dodo" will be ct the Academy to-
day. 1t is the most successful of all the
comic operas and has been received with
enthusiastic favor wherever it has played
There are fifty people on the stage. and
the company carries its own orchestra of
ten pieces. which Will be added to the reg
ular Academy establishment.
The Norfolk and Newport News papers
declare that the stage display is the most
elaborate ever seen in those cities. There
are some of the most remarkable effects
ever seen on any stage. among them an
electric fountain in full play.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
Mr.. EATON's COMPOSITIONS.
Richmond Musicinn,< Works Praised
by Leading journal.

by Lending journal.
The Presto recognized musical
journal, publishes the following in regard
to compositions of Mr.. ]. G. Eaton. who
is with the Chase Hackley Piano Com
pany, of this city:
Lexington March. by J. c. Eaton. is
one which in no wise disapponts the
lover of stirring music Of the sort that
insensibly sets ones feet in motion. 1t is
not too difficult for the player of ordinary
requirements. and is an altogether salts
factory march. the trio being exception
ally we'll put together.
Devils Auction Two Step, by the same
composer, is a lively selection, which
would suggest that the auction in ques-
ton must possess attractions in which
music and go are prominent. A mode
rately easy and very effective piece. in
popular style
Ping Pong Waltzes. also by ]. c..
Eaton. proves that gentleman a versatile
worker. Pleasing effects are obtained
through sustained octaves held from one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
GERMAN TARIFF BILL.
Paragraph Authorizing Retaliation
Adoptcd-Amcricnn Practices.

BERLIN, November 13-The Reichstag
to-day adopted. by vote of 1872 to Il. the
paragraph Of the new tariff bill authoriz-
ing the Government to retaliate on any
country discriminating against German
goods. The Agrarians openly affirmed
that it was necessary to arm the govern
ment with weapons for reprisal. especial
ly against the United States customs praC-
tees.
DR.. Brurler, National-Liberal. cited an
instance in which he said 100000 worth Of
enaneled goods were ordered in Germany
for New York, but, the speaker asserted,
the customs officials changed the CLASH
fication, 1T the instance of the American
Trust. whercupon the New York importer
cancelled the order
1t was proved to the customs officials.
said DR.. l3rumer, that the invoice was in
exact accord with the German sellers
books. and that. instead of The goods be-
ing unGervalued, the hooks showed that
shipments had been made to India at still
lower prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
Negro LHnchcd for Murder of Il
White Farmer.

LEWISBURG. TENN. November 49,
John Davis. a negro. was hanged in the
courthouse yard here to-day by a mob of
5tc men for the murder of Robert Adair
4 farmer living near this city. Adair'S
body was found in a terribly mutlated
condition in field near his homo here at
an early hour to-day. He had started out
in pursuit of a thief who was stealing his
corn, and when his body was discovered
the stock and barrel of a small rife and
knife covered with blood We're found
near him. The knife was identified as the
property of John Davis. The sheriff
organized a posse and went to the house
OF Davis. and found a pile of bloody
clothes, but the murderer had fed. He
was caught, however about half mile
from town, though not until he had been
twice wounded. He was brought back,
and the sheriff and Rev. John Royal Har-
ris made an appeal to the people to allow
the law TO take its course
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14

There is a trapeze act. revolving ladder
act. and then the worlds most famous
high diver, Professor McComb, who takes
a dip three times a daE-at O'Clock ana
5 o clock in the afternoon. and at 11:5o
O'Clock a night.
There was an immense crowd on the
grounds from the time the Carnival
opened, at o'clock il the afternoon IN
til the time it closed, about 1870 o'clock
last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14

planned that the railroad imposed higher
freight rates to Aberdeen, Tupelo. " est
Point Starkville and other places, from
Northern and Eastern points, than to the
city of Meridian. the longer-distance
point The case also involves allegations
OF unreasonable rates for the short dis
lance The railroad, represented by At
torneys Williams and Russell. contended
that the larger tariff for the shorter dis
tances was justified by the competitive
conditions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
DEEP SEA DIVERS.
This is One of the Most Interesting
of the Carnival Attractions.

=
Of the Carnival Attractions.
One of the most interesting attractions
connected with the Morris & Berger Car
nival Company is the exhibition given by
Capt. Louis Sorcho's deep sea divers The
exhibition IS instructive as well as inter-
esting. The diver is dressed in full view
Of the. audience. He then descends into a
glass tank filled with about ten feet of
water. He explains every detail with the
aid Of the man on the outside. The diver
stconnected with the world by a lifeline,
an air-tube and a telephone connection.
Then an iron. torpedo boat is sunk, and
the diver shows the details of raising the
sunlken vessel, He has In his possession a
slate, and will answer any question per-
sons Ii the diences choose to ask.
sa Every day, for the benefit at the public,
the brass bands connected with the oar.
n1va Z rive free concerts on the grounds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
Removal of Col. Bentcen,s Remains

WASHINGTON, D. c., November 10
The remains of Col Frederick w. Ben
teen, of Virginia, who died in June. 1898,
have been dis.rterred from the cemetery
at Savannah. Ca, and will be reinterred
in the National Cemetery at Arlington.
Saturday morning. with military cere-
monies. Colonel Benteen was a distin-
guished cavalry officer and served with
General Custer in his Indian campaigns
He was retired in July, 1885
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
Bank Clearinss To Nov. 1.t.

The bank clsarings OF Richmond fo-
the month OF October We're sls,Sss.556.Ss-
The total for the year 1909. including Oc-
tober, were s1I7,TTo,;65.si- Now you have
only two months to figure on. November
and December. and II yeu- estimate Is
received by US before November 18th ard
IS nearest correct an additional IS will
be added. mailing tas total trst prin'
ssl Read the big advertisement and acs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
Nothing the Natter with Hanna

CLEVELAND. OHIO. November 10
The attention OF Senator Hanna was to-
day called to published reports to the eff
feet that his friends have become alarmed
over the condition Of his health. The
Senator declared that there was absolute
ly no foundation for such statements, and
mat MS health was as good now as at
any time during the past YEAR
The story is simply ridiculous" he add
co. Since the close OF the recent State
campaign Senator Hanna has devoted his
entlre time to private business affairs
and is at his Office for several hours each
DAY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
Christ Episcopal Church.

a congregational meeting was held last
night at Grace Episcopal church Re-
ports were read OF all the different So
cieties of the church. and plans were laid
for future work. The reports showed
that the different societies were in good
condition and were doing excellent work
for the advancement of Christ's Kingdom
among men.
Several addresses were made and some
very fine music was rendered by the
vested choir and by several individual
members
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
Cotton Growing in Jamaica.

LONDON, Novelr per 13.-The efforts Of
the members of the Lancashire Growers
ASSOCIATION to emancipate themselves from
the American Gotten supply. have been
extended to Jamaica. The aSsocia ton has
appropriated a large spm of money to be
devoted TO cotton growing in that island
on an extensive scale 1t is said that a
large area of Jamaica will be planted
with cotton next season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14

Mrs. Owens. deceased The pall-bear-
ers were Messrs- John Tyler. James G.
Joplin j. B. Kidd. Fred Valentine. j. W.
Sharp, w c. Bentley. James l. Benson.
and Captain Maxwell Clark. The services
a the grave We're conducted by Rev J.
Y. bowman, rector of All Saints Episco-
pal church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
after Student Minister,

Mr.. Willis Hobson. of Powhatan vas
in the city this week to secure the ser
vices of Mr.. Robert HILL of Richmond,
of the senior class at Union Theological
seminary TO preach during the session
on sabhaths at Genito and Bellona Pres
byterian churches
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
TEruAN SITUATION SERIOUS.
And Spain is Without u Cabinet. In
the Crisis

MADRID. November ia dispatch re-
cciVed here from Tetuan, Morocco. where
the kabyle tribesmcn have rebelled. shows
that the situation has grown more seri
GUS body of armed Tetuanites has
been defeated in fight with the rebels,
and compelled TO retreat to the town The
rebels are encamred at Samoa, half an
hour distant from Tetuan. where all bust
ness Is suspended. In Madrid, the posi-
ton OF Europeans at Tetuan is considered
to be most grave
ihe newspapers comment on Spain's con-
,.hoed ill-fortune. as again evidenced by
me TACT that the country Is without a
cabinet at the time OF such an important
crisis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14
Visiting Mis-. Robinson.

Mrs. John C. Paxton. of Inulan Rock
Botetourt county. Va. is at her uncles
Mr.. Christopher Robinson. 2311 east Broad
street. and Is visiting her half sister, Mise
Eliza beth Q. Robinson. of the kinGergar.
ten School and College. 90 Floyd avenus
who is confined by sickness.