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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
GET,

Nv Work stock market awakened from
lis condition Of lethargy by an urgent sell
irs moveuent--Decided activity in wheat
~ i1zcago-Consensus Of opinion seems
Ia br e=zinst proposed conference OF
9cl.the-n Democratic leaders with vic"
10 5o-a.nz ting the national convention
Golden E4lr. Leviathau. and Smile the
tsrorites at New Orleans
E1gse committee report on Glass case
10 ,s presented within n few day5---Iele-
e-snH anarators on \. & w railroad
ra,a4 III ler cent wage increase, shorter
hours and extra pay for overtime
gsara> Wilson, Of Charlotte. \. c. shot
and killed in his home by Arthur l..
fzg6r of PeterSbui'5- Ex-SJeakeT Gra"
makes eueech in Federal House. which is
rsgalIa3 as his Valedictory TO pubic NE
--A.rayst lie entire session OF feoeral
s4-ss devoted To consideration of onlnl-
rt.s statehood bfil--C3Iba added to list of
Htrts represented III the American
T-alc Health Associaion-Big educa-
t.Hal establishment to be set up at
Washington by Rockefeller and other rich
men Utta special reference 10 needs OF
lEa Soa-.l--C0lolado Fuel and Iron Com
7sar harmony is secured in election Of
l-eotars Ill factions securing reprcscn-
z-ai-S0utflern Association of Baseball
-lu5s makes practically complete sIrren-
-si 81 f-gW. cTSanlEaIon put on looI ~
Thar l'ranls--Matty Matthews, gets
5n over Zeigler at Savannah--Great
ss-L. alId Germany seize six Venezuelan
raash blockade of the whole Nene-
,-ean coast is established and Castro
te Venezuelans to arIns-Fatal at
eG.pr 20 rob a bank al DeKaib. Tex
5c- Lawtcr, consul at Antigua, sue
taeis Thomas Mast as consul-Eeneral at
G.z.a'l-But eight teams remain III
&aw Earh bicycle race-NaLonal Anti
Sa7a Loague charges high army officials
E.,1 stent opposition to aEtl-cantcen
ri C3hgvess-R Reciprocity with Can
ace theenc At the reciprocity conEen-
Yen n D. iroit--Count Boni de Castel-
a-a purchases former home Of Madame
c7 srleH.--Detroit gets Corbett-Mc-
3-garn nght-Na,ional Lumber Manu-
a9er7.s Association formed in St Louis:
gshurG. vi Norfolk elected president
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
INQUIRY TO Be HERE
House Committee to Go Into
Campbell Case jan
uary I4th.

Tho investigation of the charges against
County Judge Clarence J. Campbell, of
Amherst, will begin in this city on We'd
nesday, January 14th. This date and
place were fixed by the House Committee
for Courts of Justice at meeting held
at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Besides
the committee there were present Sena-
tor Bland Massie and Delegate II. e.
Ware, of Amherst, being there merely
through interest in the case and the pro-
bable procedure.
There was no elaborate discussion Of the
matter. it being merely ascertained that
the date was suitable for all parties con-
ccrned.
The date and place being fixed, the
clerk OF the committee was directed to
write to Judge Campbell and to each one
of the petitioners to the memorials sent
to the General Assembly, requesting them
to have such witnesses summoned as they
desire. and to notify tl1em to be present
on the date agreed upon.
The committee has full power to sum-
mon and enforce the attendance OF wit
ncsses, VINO may claim their mileage
and attendance The selection of Rich
mond IA ther than Amherst as the place
for the hearing, is regarded as an indi-
cation on the part of the committee that
they do not wish to prejudice the case
in any way. It is understood that Judge
Campbell preferred to have the case heard
at Amherst. On the other hand, his
friends contend that his witnesses will
come here willingly, even at some lncon-
venience to themselves. Whether or not
the witnesses for the petitioners can be
secured as readily remains to be seen
Those petitioners to be notified Of the
action Of the committee in fixing a day
and place are chiefly lawyers of the bars
of Amherst, Lynchburg and Nelson coun
ties.
The hearing will attract to this city a
cloud of witnesses and the case promises
to continue several days at the least. Tho
cost of the investiGa ton will be consider
bic but this will not deter the committee
from making q full and searching in
Guiry into the case from beginning to
end. This will bring into fresh prominence
the details of the Campbeli- Cra wford con-
tempt case. the trial and the horsewhip-
ping out of which the case grew. The
particulars OF this have never been as
fully published i'll Richmond as they
would have been had the case been
local one, but lnis investiga ton will make
it SO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
BULLET IN HIS NECK
Lewis Reeves Shot by a
Unknown Negro in
Garzoli's Saloon.

Lewis Reeves one-eyed negro, who
works at Garzoli's saloon, corner of Jail
alley and Broad streets, was shot in the
neck about II o'clock last night by an
unknown negro.
The shot was fired in free-for- all fight
in the saloon. and Reeves, who swcars
that he does not know who his assaiiant,
Is, unfortunately received the bullet
his pay for having taken a hand in the
fracas to protect Il friend Had the ball
taken any other than the exact course
which it did the negro would certainly
have died. It passed Immediately be-
tween several large blood vessels leading
TO and from the brain and imbedded itself
in the muscles of the back.
Three strange negro men, who. judging
from their dress, must have been rail
road hands. entered the bar and had
drinks. While drinking trouble arose be-
tween them and George Holmes, another
negro in the bar. This led to a fight and
Reeves. seeing that Holmes was getting
the worst Of it, came from behind the bar
and went to his rescue. In the meantime
the group had gotten into the street and
then it was that the pisol was drawn and
fired. Seeing that Reeves had been hit.
the strangers broke loose and made off
down the street and that was the last
seen of them.
Reeves walked to the First Police Sta
ton and had the ambulance called. DR..
Morris responded and cut the bullet out
from the back of the negro's shoulder.
1t. was the ball OF a 22-calibre revolver.
The wound was dressed and the negro
left. He did not seem to be much the
worse for the accident. He sat quietly
and had the ball cut out. after which he
dressed himself and went back TO the
saloon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
FRANK STREETS BATH.
The Cashier Of Rueger's Cafe
Plunged Into Icy Waters
of the Canal.

Mr.. Frank Street, cashier of Rueger's 8
cafe. had to swim for his life yesterday
afternoon III tie icy waters of the old
caQal just to the rear of the Anheuser-
Busch Brewing Company's establishment.
near the foot CT Seventh street Although
Mr.. Street was wearing q heavy overcoat
atgthc time, he managed to reach the
stone abutment OH the south side of the
ca.al. and drag himself to place Of
safety though thoroughly worn out from
his struggles in the water
Mr.. Street was riding his bicycle along
the road on the south side Of the canal TO
reach the crossing at Seventh street, and
to avoid a muddy spot in the road, he
DETECTED his wheel to the narrow stone
coping that runs along the canal. He
was riding at rapid rate. and his wheel.
striking Il projecting piece of the stone
plunged into the canal. throwing the
rider out into the middle of the stream
Man Overboard!'' cried out several dar-
kies near the scene Of the accident, and
hurried efforts were made to rescue him.
but before aid could be rendered Mr.
Street, finding himself in ten feet OF
water struck out for the stone abutment
which he reached With considerable diff
Guilty He was driven to his home in a
cab. and restoratires were applied. Be-
yond thorough ducking, Mr.. Street was
uninjured, and returned to his duties none
the worse for his mid-winter plunge. The
bicycle was tished out by one Of Mr..
Rueger's oyster openers, and restored to
its owner.
Mr. Street said that Il premon;tion of
the accident had come to his wife in 4:
dream this week, and there was TO little
rejoicing in his family that it had re-
suited without any serious end.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
SMALLPOX IN RAPPAHANN0CK
Negro Living Near Washington Has
the Dread Disease,

WASHINGTON. VA. December 10
Especial There is much excitement i'll
this section of Rappahannocll county on
account of u severe case of smallpox.
James Byrd Fletcher. negro boy, whose
father lives two and q half miles from
this place, left last spring to work III
Braddock Pa. but recently came home.
II was discovered that he had been quar-
antined in Braddock, and had stolen away
by evading the authorities. On Monday
i. was learned that he was suffering from
an eruption on his person, and warrant
was issued by Mr.. J. K. Sutphin. COM
manding two physicians 10 diagnose the
case. Drs Z. II. Brown and T. S. Booto1i
visited the negro and certified that he
was suffering from a genuine case of
smallpox The Board OF Health for the
county met yesterday and adopted meas
,res ror the purpose of suppressing the
disease. 4 great many negroes leave here
in the spring, go north and work in the
summer and return IN the fall. Such
reoDIe need watching.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
DEER DROPPED DEAD.
A Buckingham Boy Brings
Down a Buck at Sixty
Yards Range.

a fine buck, weighing 1oi pounds with
noble antlers was brought to the city
last night and sold to Mr.. William Rue
ger. The animal was killed by 1i-year-
old lad named Burk in Buckingham
county, not far from BreIno Bluff.
The young hunter was out for hares
and while in search of this game, he spied
the buck in the woods. He happened to
have one buckshot she'll with him, and
quickly Slipping it in his gun, he stole up
within sixty yards of the deer, and killed
him. Only two shots took effect in the
deer. but they hit him near the heart,
and killed him almost in his tracks. Mr..
Rueger will present the lad with the
antlers .as a trophy Of his skill. Young
Burl1. accompanied by Mr.. Hughes, a
merchant of Buckingham county, and Mr..
Ben Nelson, of this city. brought his
game to Mr.. Rueger, and was as proud a
hunter as one could wish to see.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
IMMATURE ALMANAC
RICHMOND.

-zge~5 Bishop Walters of New Jersey.
,--r-ee universal movement of negroes
- ia sau.h 20 fight sufliagA restrictions
= -r chrstitl;ticns--R +. Z. Firth. n
f.-.r.s-. --ecl Ks the hGuc q d. Isabelle
5--rs---T Jamestown tcrccntcnary appro-
.--- viii not he urged III 81 Iouis
XII arj nj the way---Two of Nosby'S
T5-ee-s recall Payne. who was hanged
- a-~lsh4rE Secretary Seward-MaSter
81 Grurdy thrown from pony, his
+t.rs Bang brokcn-Campbel inquiry
81 earring on January 1fth in this
-7IANCHESTER: George Ray
.7 sr llIered horse thief. arrested
--tz- Sgs'a SReliingS weds Mr. L. r.
rs---- Death of MIR. Robert Green
~'r,rsrve- Davis is grateful to Governor
Sfertast.e fo- respite--John Gordon. a
reE-7 goes insane, after suffering from
~ accident
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

WASHINGTON. D G.. December 1o-~
(Special.l-An effort is being made to haTs
4 conference of the Democratic leader
OF the South with q view to donainatin9
the next Democratic national convention
For some months various northern news
papers have been printing editorials aionS
that line protesting to believe that .nS
time had come for the South to come back
to its old time ascendency in national
Democratic politics.
Believed this view to be q representa-
tive one in the North. several prominent
men in various southern States were
ready to take it up and espouse Il,
Among these was Joseph Bryan, this
Richmond millionaire. He wrote personal
letters to every prominent virginian. re,
citing the fact that this effort would hs
made throughout the South. and stating
that it would be we'll for Virginia to taka
the initiative in the conference. He asked
his correspondents to give him thelt
opinions on the proposition. anu to say II
they would take part in the conference.
Best Way Not to Do 1t.
a prominent United States senator said
to the Dispatch correspondent: Such =
scheme would work the undoing Of tha
object for which it was instituted. Il
would revive the old sectional lines, and
if the South hopes to resume its ants
belum position In the councils of the
nation, such q course is the best way not
to do it. 1t would he the greatest mis-
fortune which has vet befafien our party
for the Southern Democracy to infuse
Yey.ff hi hat .ay, n L.
ism in it. l hope for the good of the
Democracy that the whole movement
will never get further than the embryo
stage. If we want Democracy to win we
must be reunited party. We can't af-
ford to drive the Northern Democrats
us away from them We must all stand
together for victory in l9t4 Such a move
ment would insure defeat
If such Il conference were to meet. the
idea is to select o man for the Presi-
dency. and then go to the national con-
vention pledged to that man. lhey
would also adopt various planks to go
into the platform. and would force them
into it when they reached the national
convention.
Fatal to Democratic Hopes.
II the movement materiaIizes and
delegation goes to the next Democratic
convention to control it., the opinion Is
expressed that it viii be fatal to the
hope OF Democratic victory in 130i
Those who advocate this movement
look at it in Il different light. They urgs
that more than tree fourths Of the en-
tire electoral vote given to the Demo-
cratic candidates in 1896 and 1900 have been
from the South, and think that the rep
rese1tation in the councils of the party
ought to be measured by the number OF
votes cast in the electoral college It
is on this ground that they will insist or,
southern control of the next convention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
1y Burncd.

LA GUAIRA, December 10.-Ile COM
bined 4Anglo-German feet is entering TINS
harbor, and the first vessels are not soo
feet from the custom-house. The landing
of marines has begun.
Bowen Secures ConsuHs Release.
WILLEMSTAD, CURACOA, December
10-There was a great patriotic demon
stration in Cararas at o'clock last night
when the news arrived that the British
and German warshps had seized the
Venezuelan war vessels at La Gualra-
Crowds quickly gathered, and paraded
the streets and squares of the capital.
displaying banners and singing patriotic
songs. Violent speeches were delivered
at various points. The populace march
ed to the palace of President Castro.
who addressed them. The mob then NOV
ed on the German legation. shouting
death to the Germans" The windows
We're shattered with stones. ana attempts
were made to force the doors but the lat
ter resisted these efforts. and Mrs. Won
Pilgrim nl-BaltazZi. the wife of the Ger
man charge d'affairs, who has been i'll
in bed for the last two months. and there
fore could not leave Caracas with her hus-
band, was thus saved from. violence. The
crowd then marched to the German cou-
sulate. and to the residence of DR.. koeler,
again stoninS the windows. and attempt
ing TO force an entrance. The police made
no effort to disperse the demonstrations
All Foreigners Arrested
The excitement was still intense, when
at 10 O'Clock at night the Governor or
lered the arrest Of all German and Eng
Iish residents. One hour later, 205 per-
sons, prominent in social and commercial
life. were crowded together in the police
station. All the British residents were
arrested, except Albert Cherry. of the
Venezuelan BritisF-owned) Central rail
way, and Mr.. Wallace, manager of the
telephone company, who escaped to a
place Of safety N:nety-seven German
residents were arrested. among them the
German Consul, Valentine Blchm, ana
Herr knoop, the manager Of the German
Central railway. Herr Simmons, chan
cellor of the German legation, was met
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN, +,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
AFTER SEVEN YEARS.
Newport News Negro j
Brought Back to Stand
Trial for Murder.

Richard Williams, Colored, charged
with the murder of a negro named Robert
Jones. in Newport News seven years ago.
arrived in this city last night, Ell route
for the scene OF his crime. He reached
here on a late train from Camden, n. -.
and was taken to the First police station,
where he will be confined until this morn
ing. when lie will be carried TO Newport
News. He Is in the custody of Sheriff S.
S. Curtis. OF Warwick county, who went
to Camden for the man.
The murder was committed in a negro
bar! at TWerty-third street, III 1895. The
two men got into a fight over which
should pay for the drinks that had been
ordered and Jones pulled knife on Will
l!ams, after getting him cornered. VIII
liams drew his revolver and shot Jones.
He disappeared out of the back door OF
the saloon and his whereabout We're un-
known until recently 1t was discovered
that negro answering his description
was working in Camden. The arrest fol-
lowed.
Williams does not deny his guilt. He
claims that he acted in self-defence. He
will he tried in the Warwick Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
Jim CROW SCHOOL IN BOSTON.
plan Said to BE ON Foot to Separate

Plan Said to BE on Foot TO Separate
the Races.
BOSTON, MASS, December 10.-tSpe-
cial.)-It is rumored that plan Is afoot
here to establish a separate school for
colored children and keep them apart
from the whites. after the plan Of the
Jim Crow schools and cars Of the
southern cities.
The mere mention of tho scheme has
s,,f1iced to arouse a storm of protest,
not only from the negroes. but from the
many advocates of negro rights. Boston,
they declare has always been noted for
its liberal views on the color question.
and such a discrimination would not only
be unjust but unconstitutional
They cite the barber shop and hotel
laws which will not permit discrimination
against a negro without d heavy penalty.
and denounce the scheme as initiative of
southern methods.
Robert Treat Paine. Jr., of the school
board. seeks to alay the feeling by say
ing that no such proposition has been en-
tertained by the board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
4 CROP OF MUSKRATS
Eastern Shore People Kill
1900 During High
Tides.

The Eastern Shore has begun harvest
ing its crop of muskrats. The harvest
prcelises TO be one of the best of recent
years. During last Wednesdays storm
there We're high tides and seas and the
animals were driven inland where they
were slain in large numbers. On the bay
shore alone it is estimated that there
were killed with sticks and guns, or by
dogs from 2,G00 to $500 of these amph
bious rodents. The storm was blessing
in disguise to many Eastern Shore men,
therefore. netting them considerable
money for their Christmas purchases.
The brown hides are selling for 16 cents
each and the black hides for 25 cents each.
so that the value of the skins of the rats
Killed in that locality on this one day
aggregated about $500. Some idea Of their
abundance on the bay side Of the Eastern
Shore peninsula can be gathered from the
number killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
RELIEVES iii HIS WIFE.
aate Iassest's Husband Says She
WIS a Good woman.

WIS a GOOD Woman.
AGo December 10.-(Special.)-
tia EecHHith husband OF kate
.i-s 1Ile actress. believes that Harry
was insane and not responsible
t1tamcnt, TO his lawyer.
eE.e her TO be a true, loyal wife.
She told me of the waY she
Hg enjoyed ny Johnstone, and
up her miud that this was 10
7 season on the stage.
know anything about letters.
her's, a wrong Interpretation
been put upon them. The
oE she shot him ijrst is about on
sF t he rest OF the charges. She
woman TO make any advances.
cood Catholic, lived her re-
would be impossible for
tl4t and do what this insane
~ sa.raca.
9Lo~-actors assert he had been
nr cars. and his absinthe drink
e-rr torated IL. / do not wish to
he matter further-only 10 say
@ iiassett never contemplated
We had oecIl married ten years
- perfectly happy when we were
.aa She was ambitious. while ! de-
a" oaG domestic life. She nad
i. arrangements TO come here ana
y .-t FE 5,rpa1 with me
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

SO here and there from all over Virginia
and are putting it In the bank TO pay the
white lawyers. It is God that mas stirreu
the negro so, aud not man.
National Suffrage Convention.
Within six months we are going to nave
national suffrage convention. and lpee.-
OGO negroes in the United States Will De
represented in the effort to give us JUS
tiCe.
when the children of Israel needed
leader He took hoses, He did not take
Hebrew And We are going to take B1shop
Walters as our leader.
I feel that God sent Bishop Walters
here to take NE back North with him.
They said I made q great speech IN the
court. God did It do not know what
said. But it is in my heart to go to Ne"
York, and when / speak to those people
] don't know what will happen. II you
will only stand behind mel am not go
ing to stand much-I guarantee | VIII
break this glass constitution all to pieces:
Professor ]. J. Smaiiwood made Il we'll
tempered and conservative speech after
Hayes sat down, and the meeting broke
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
GEO. GE0GHEGAN HURT.
Dnnyille's Treasurer freaks Hfa
Arm While Out Hunting.

DANyIIJE, VA, December lo,-tspe.
ciaI.l-While out hunting with q party q
gentlemen yesterday. Mr.. George
Genrhegau, DanviiIe's city treasurer
slipped on a rock, and fell. breaking hi,
arm. While returning home Mr.. Geoghe.
gun suffered terribly. After his arrival
here he received the very best of medical
treatment his wound being dressed b,
one OF the most skilful physicians II, the
city.
Mr. Geoghegan is resting easily to.
day. He will not be able to attend e
business for some little time. His Office
S. PaXlor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
bU1 EIGHT TEAMS REMAIN.
'e'eea' Nc,. accords Established in

Pa' Nce=. Records Established in
N"IN fork Bicycle Race.
YORK, December 1o.-But eight
-, Aatt the original number of start
a. lHa sE-day bicycle race, remained
~. f4eE Al midnight. when the half
f,.. marx was passed. During the day
n, &Fallier established a new record
sd., '7accd. ffying start. half mile.
'nc distance IN :5a 1-5 seconds.
,as. Ae eroisc the uuarter-mile, unpaced
eo,s lH - IS seconds. the previous re-
-. ll1oe i7v Major Taylor being :3s 5-5
b.. @ seoIe n midnight OF the SIX leaders
t'sA' miles, three lay
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
TARFR0M. SAME STICK
Bishop Walters, Of New Jersey,
Lectures on Suffrage Cases.
en- SAME LINE WITH HAYES.
Suggests the Organization of All
the Negroes OF the South.
ALSO TO ENLIST NORTHERN NEGRO

4 National Movement With Negro
Lenders and Negro NIoncy-Haycs
Reports Progress A1so-Says There
Will Be n National outrage Con-
vention Within Six Months in
Which 100000 Negroes Will
BE Represcn Will Go to
the North as IL missionary to Stir
Up Sentiment in That Section in
Favor of the Negro.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
THROWN FROM HIS PONY.
Master IiaAaH Grundy Hn. Els

Master IiaNnH Grundy Ha. Els
Thigh Broken.
Master Haxall Grundy, the 12-year-old
son Of Mr.. Barton Grundy. was quite Sc
riously hurt yesterday afternoon, when he
was thrown from his pony, breaking his
thigh.
He was just on the point of starting out
for a ride. and was thrown in front of
his parents residence, No. 30o west Frank
lin street.
DR.. Stuart Mcclure was summoned to
attend the little fellow, who is doing
quite as we'll as the nature of the injury
permits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
The GLASS CASE,
House Committee Report to Be
Presented in a Few Days.
THE coWDEN CONTEST.
The Contestant APPARENT. Not Even
Voter.
The contc.,ant Arparent1, Not Even
a MIG SAVING roR VIRGINIA.

Figures in tho Dispatch, of Tucx-
day. With Reference to Settlement
tho United States Government Cor
rect-Gencral Roxser Asks Presi-
dent to Retain Mrs. Jordan ns
Postmaster at WythevfIIc - Glass
Working for New Building at
South Boston, Enlargement of
Building ut LynchburE.