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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
THE CANAL TREATY.
Colombian Legation Expects an I'M
portRnt Dispatch on the snhIeee

Colombian Legation Expects an I'M
portHnt Dispatch on the Subject.
WASHINGTON. D. c., November g.
With the return OF Secretary FIay TO
Washington, Senior .Conchas the CoIom
bian minister, may resume negotiations
for canal treaty. which have been in
terrupted by complications arising out OF
the situation on the Isthmus. The legation
has been expecting an important dispatch
from Bogota, containing special instruc-
tons for Mr.. Conchas on some of the
delicate points But the arrival of these
neeo not necessarily be awaited. 1t was
Indicated at the legation tonight. as the
advices which have recently Keen received
by the minister have indicated that the
situation has been clearing so as to per-
nit of 4 resumption of negotiations. The
beliefsof soE.e of the officials here Is that
II the matter is expedited a treaty for the
construction of -he canal car be comnlet-
ed by the contracting parties within thir-
~ days. thus enabling the President to
send 1t to the Senate early in the coming
short session.
Senor Conchas' instructions are ample
to.enable him to proceed with the negotia-
tons and the rstanding is that they.
viii " resumed almost immediately
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
CHASE CITY PROTESTS.
Greatly Dissatisfied Over New South
crn Railroads. Mail Schedules


CHASE CITY. VA, November 5
Especial 1.-The new schedule over the
Southern railway may be of some ben
eft to people between Richmond and Dan
vile on the main line, but to this town and
section of Virginia it is serious disad-
vantage.
1t delays the arrival of the Richmond
morning papers and mail to about .
o'clock P. NJ. or later. 1t places us a day
behind in news and correspondence. In
stead of the mail for this place, which
is sent out from Richmond on the the
early morning train coming specially and
direct it is held at Keysville until the
train arrives which leaves Richmond af-
ter ! o'clock in the day. This causes Il
delay of about four hours or more.
A more inconvenient or unsatisfactory
schedule for this place could scarcely
neve been devised. 1t is only about seven
teen miles to 1<eysville. and the old-time
horse-mai, leaving that place i'll the
morning. was more expeditions than the
present miserable arrangement.
II connection was made with the early
morning train from Richmond our mail
would reach us between 10 and II a. M.
As it is. while we are within three. and
a half hours from Richmond, it takes un-
til shutdown of the same day to get the
morning mail.
If the railroad solons can replace this
it will be a mira culouS revelation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
FREIGHTs CUT ON SUGAR.
Richmond Now Gets Rate Lower
Than Actual Cost-The Cauxex

NOW uGtS n rate Lower
Than Actual Cost-The Causes.
Richmond iobbers and merchants have
suddenly become the benefciaries of a
freight rate war in sugar transportation
is a result Of which the rate on that com
modify !x,s been reduced from so cents
per barrel to u cents. and from 8 1-2 per
hundredweight, when shipped in bags, to
3 IL cents per hundredweight. Both the
Clyde Steamship Company and the Coast
Line railway have notified consignees OF
sugar of the reduction in rates These
rates apply over the lines named from
New York and Philadelphia to this rity.
They are the result of a competition be-
tween the water and rail lines for this
carrying trade, and so far as known ex-
tend only to this one commodity. The
rat war is between what is known as the
Chesapeake port lines and the south of
Hatteras coastwise lines. The cities Of:
Richmond. Norfolk, Newport News. VIII
mington. Charleston, and Savannah, are
thus placed on an equality in the mat
ter Of rates all being regarded as dis
#tributing points.
Prior to- this Hon Norfolk, Rich
mond and Petersburg were &C dliad-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
FIREARMS AND JEWELRY.
Unknown Thieves Enter Stores on
East Main Street.

Unknown Thieves Enter Stores on
East Main Street.
Two bold robberies were committed IN
lower Main street yesterday morning pc
tween the hours of and 5 o'clock.
The heavy fog which huns over the
city between these hours was perhaps
an incentive to the thieves to execute the
plans, which no doubt had been previously
planned.
j. Weinstein's jewelry store on the cor
ner of Fifteenth and Main streets was the
first point that the robbers attacked, and
by breaking a portion of the glass, pos
sibly five inches long by x of an inch
deep, they Were enabled by the help or 2
piece of wire to fish out gold rings and
chains, valued by the proprietor at ABOUT
$50
MIR. Weinstein when seen yesterday said
that he never heard a sound during the
night and was utterly astonished when
he discovered his loss this morning.
This is rot the first time that the same
mode of robbery has been perpetrated on
Mr.. Weinstein. Some weeks ago he suf-
fered loss by the same method. but this
time his loss is somewhat smaller.
After the visit to WeinStein's place the
miscreants visited the establishment of
F. Jacobs & Brother. near Eighteenth
the case, which stands outside for the
display of firearms. and succeeded in
landing six revolvers. valued at about
$3.50 Aside from this the Jacobs did not
suffer further.
The robberies have been reported to the
police and Detectives Tomlnson and Hall
now have the case in hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
. DANGER OF SPEEDWAY.
Arrests May Follow If More Cau-
ton is Not Displayed.

ton is Not Displayed
Racing on the Speedway and the Boule-
ward was an attraction Sunday, the
number of teams out on the drive being
large and the number of brushes de-
#veloped some speedy horses. On the
Boulevard there was an unusually large
number of teams, and the practice OF
reckless driving has become SO general
that the authorities at the Soldiers Rome
nave been forced to ask for police pro-
lection. 1t is not generally known that
the Boulevard is within the city limits,
and that people who violate the laws ana
ordinances Of the city may suddenly be
made to face Juage Crutchf1eld Tor tnelr
actions.
A special policeman has been appointed
for the place. and it is not at all unlikely
that sor1e one will be summoned TO court
if the racing is not stopped. During the
past three or four weeks inmates Oh tho
Home have had narrow escapes from
being run down by reckless drivers, ana
many complaints have been lodged. An
officer in citizens clothes has been DONG
duty out there for one or two days, ana
has the names of a number OF persons
who delight in speeding their horses over
The broad and smooth drive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
MISS BIGGAR SURRENDERS.
Had Some Difficulty in Persuad1ng
the Sheriff to Arrest Her.


FREEHOLD, n. j.. November 3.-Miss
Laura Biggar, for whom warrant was
issued for attempted fraud in connection
with the will of the late millionaire Henry
NJ. Bennett, experienced considerable
difficulty in gaining admission to- the
county Jail here when she appeared at
the Sheriff's Office to-day and announced
that she desired to surrender herself.
The difficulty arose over the fact that
the warrant was in the hands of a con-
stable at Asbury Park and the Sheriff de-
clined to take the responsibility of lock-
ing the would-be prisoner up until after
the warrant had Oeen served on her.
Miss Biggar insisted on waiting in the
sitting room Of the Jail until the constable
arrived with the warrant, when the
Sheriff's scrupes having been removed,
he consented to receive Miss Biggar as a
prisoner.
Counsel for Miss Biggar said that since
the accusation WAS laid against her she
had been living in New York. She would
not, he said, accept bail so long as it
was not forthcoming for Hendricks and
Santon. 1t is understood that no indict-
ment has yet been found against Miss
BiSgar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
GONE HOME TO VOTE.
Officials from Cabinet Member TO
PoStonicc Clerk Desert Washington.

WASHINGTON. D. G.. November s.
Notwithstanding the fact that this is
regarded as an off year" in politics, an
unusually large number or government
officials have gone home TO vote. With
the exception Of the Secretary Of State
there is not a single head Of depart
ment in Washington, and with that eX-
ception every cabinet officer Will vote
at his home tomorrow. Secretary Hays
legal residence is in Washington, and he
has no vote.
All the Cabinet officers except Secre-
tary Hay and Secretary Hitchcock have
made speeches during the campaign, Sec
retaries Moody, Shaw, and Wilson re re-
Many of the assistant secretaries have
gone home to vote, and in the case OF
the Interior Department, both assistants
having left the city for that purpose. it
was necessary for the President to desg-
nate an Assistant Attorney General as
acting Secretary Of the Interior TO sign
the official mail.
In the Post-Office Department over 100
chiefs of divisions and clerks have de-
parted for their homes to exercise their
suffrages. and a relatively large propor-
ton holds good in the other depart
mentS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
RAILROAD SCHEDULES.
RAILROAD sCnT0ULEs.
SE} S slil Ez7
schedule in Eject, nov. 2, 1907.
Trains Leave and Arrive 14th-street
Station.
!. TRAINs LEAVE RICHMOND, VA.

- =
+ 200 A. NJ. No. Z. daily for Danville.
Charlotte, and all local stations
south. connecting at Danviile for
stations to Lynchburg. also with
D.; and w: railway for Martins
vile and stations on that line. at
Greensboro for all stations east
and west thereof.
1915 P. NJ, No. 49, limited train daily.
for Jacksonville and all Florida
p pee1s HaVana NasT1 ib stg
and ,Powha tan railroad: at
Greensboro for Durham, Raleigh,
and Winston-salenl; at Danvilie
mail solid train daily, for New
Orleans and points South. which
carries Sleepers to New Orleans.
Drawing-Room Buffet Sleeper
Richmond to Atlanta and Birming-
ham Through coach for Chase
City. Oxford. and Durham. Through
train. with Sleeper. Salisbury to
Memphis. Dining-Car service.
II 100 T. NJ, No. i, Southern Express.
sonviIle, and points South: Sleeper
bury; and nd Charlotte; open at Rich
m Non so go p - Connection with tn
Southwestern Limited, which car
ries through Sleepers to Anguish,
s 5aa,;1l1a Jacksonviile. Tampa.
Orleans. etc. Complete Dinirg-C Car
service. Also. Pullman Tourist
Sleeper Mondays Wednesdays. and
Fridays Washington to San Fran
cisco, without change with connec-
tons for all points in Texas Mexi-
co, and California.
600 P. NJ. No. II. local daily. except
Sunday, for KeysvilIe and interme-
TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND.
6:55 A NJ
go AJ1o11Sf9
Jacksonvilie. Asheville, and all
points South.
$40 A. NJ, from Keysville and local
stations.
S:25 P. NJ. from Durham Charlotte.
Danville. and intermediate stations.
LOCAL FREIGHT.
Nos. 81 and 81. between Manchester and
Nea nnliS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
THE RocKBRIDGE CAPITAL.
Jno. w. Mac!>cy Dcad-HuntIns
Notcs-FootbnII Gossip.


LEXINGTON, VA, November 3-(Spe-
cial )-John w. Mackay, one of the we'll
| known farmers of Rockbridge county
died at his home in Riverside vicinity
So turday night after an illness Of several
months. He was aged about 76 years
and was buried this afternoon at Timber
Ridge
"A party of deer hunters composed of
a. w. McKemy Robert A. McKemy, NJ
c. Lackey. Charles a. Reynolds, and
William L. Reynolds. all of the kerrs
Creek ncighborhood, Rocl1bridge county,
returned Saturday from four-days
camp on Nar's Mountain near Warm
Springs. Bath county. with three fine deer
one wild turkey, and other smaller
game. They reported game as being pen-
tiful One night, two large black bears
made things lively for some time While
they were engaged in eating the deer en-
trails. The hunters brought their game
to Lexington and attracted much atten-
ton with it.
Saturday the close season for partrldSes
eSInred and hundreds We're killed by hunt
ers throughout Rockbrldge county. 1t be-
ing a half holiday, many of LeXington's
expert shots were out, and all returned
with fine bags. The hunters report the
sport excellent. The greatest difficulty
experienced by the new SportSmen, who
have come to this locality. was in finding
a place to hunt, for as soon as they would
get on a farm they would be driven Oft
by the owner. who informed them that
he would prosecute them for hunting on
his property. One party tried no less
than five farms before they finally sue
ceeGed in getting shooting ground. and
then hunted with the son of the property
holder.
President George II. Denny, of Wash
instcn and Lee University, is absent, at
tending the meeting of the Southern AS
ISOLATION of Schools and Colleges at the
University of Mississippi. which will be
in convention during the entire week. Du-
ing his absence Professor Alexander L.
Nelson will be acting president
Already the annual game of football
between Virginia Military Institute and
Washington and Lee University is begin
ming to attract great attention. This
game will be for the local championships
Usually the Virginia Military Institute
has a walll-over. but such will not be
the case this season, for Washington and
Lee has one of the strongest teams in
Virginia. and the soldier boys will have
to get a great hustle on themselves in
order to win. The game takes place No.
vember 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
PoRTIA WASHINGTON FAILS.
CoIored Educator,s Daughter Did
Not Pass wellesley Examinations.

Especial to the New York Worldly
WELLESLEY, MASS. November q
The trustees of Wellesley College have
been relieved Of a distressing situation by
the retirement of Portia Washington,
daughter of Booker T. Washington, the
colored educator. Portia Washington
failed to pass her examination for the
second year and thereupon left the col
lege and went to Bradford Academy.
The college was divided into factions
over her. Southern girls, Of whom there
are coed many here, absolutely re-
fused to associate with her and were
upheld by many Others A good many
Northern girls. however, took up" Portia
Washington. invited her to all their little
sociables; called on her and We're friendly
with her in every way. A hostile feeling
developed between her supporters and
her supporters, and considerable un-
plea santneSS was the result
Portia Washington also proved to be a
thorn in the flesh to the faculty. on ac-
count of the newspaper notoriety. which
she gained. Articles signed by her. and
interviews on her reception ut the COL
lege did not meet with the approval OF
her teachers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
CASE IS DISTRESSING.
Condition of Mrs. Lawrence.
LynchburE, is Critical.

At the residence Of A1rs.ssLacy, of 12S
south Fourth street.. where She is being
cared for, Mrs. Lawrence. widow of an
Episcopal minister of Lynchburg, rest
lessly walks from one room to another.
She is suffering from nervous prostra-
ton.
Mrs. Lawrence was first at the Home
for Needy Confederate Women Since
leaving there she has been entirely de-
pendent upon Mrs. Lacy, who, without
knowing her at all, took her in, and
promised her a home until she died. Two
Presbyterian ministers saw her vest erday,.
and on Saturday a physician came~to see
her. telling her that his services We're
free. Her condition is said to be criti-
cal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
ILLINOIS EVENLY DIVIDED.
Claim That 1t will Not
BE SO After the Election.

Be SO After the Election.
CHICAGO, ILL, November 3.-The Re
publicans claim in to-morrow's State
election that they will have nineteen out
of twenty-five Congressman, and more
than enough members of the State Legis-
lature to elect the next United States
Senator who Is tc succeed Senator William
E. Mason. The Democrats claim that they
viii. have a few more than a majority of
the Legislature on joint ballot
OF the twenty-five congressman to be
elected. the Republicans claim they will
have fifteen. The Democrats claim twelve;
The present delegation in Congress is
evenly divided-eleven Republicans and
eleven Democrats
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
CLAIMED BY BOTH.
Democrats Claim Majority over
Both Republican Factions.

DOVER, DEL. November 3.-Es Inmates
from various sources tonight Indicate
that j. Edward Addicks will De unable
to control the next Legislature William
Michael Byrne. the Union (Addicks) Re
q combined Republican majority in the
Legislature. with deadlock on the SEN
atorship, but the ultimate election OF two
Republican United States senators.
The regular Republican and Democratic
leaders. however, dispute this claim. De-
mocratic leaders claim majority over
both Republican factions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
ROOSEVELT SURPRISED.
Greeted With Brass Band and Bon
fires nj Oyster Rnx

fires ut Oyster Bay.
OYSTER BAY, l.. T., November g.
President Roosevelt reached Oyster Bay
this evening a 7:10 in order to cast his
vote. He was met with a surprise. About
the depot about 1000 persons were waiting
with a band. Big bonfires were set ablaze
and cannon were fired When the Presi-
dent alighted he was greeted with cheers
and in reply raised his hat. AS he crossed
the platform on his way to his carriage
he shook hands with many who pressed
forward to greet him.
No demonstration of this kind had been
anticipated, the whole affair being plan
ned to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
ALL CONFIDENT.

Republicans VIII Garry State
Ticket With Exception OF Governor
SAN. FRANCISCO, CAL, November s.
The campaign closed in California with
confidence on ,ile part of the opposing
forces. It is generally predicted that the
Republican State ticket, with the excep-
ton OF Governor, will be carried by
large majority. the race for Governor
will be close ewing TO factional differences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
A. G. L. Dispatchers, :.Raise.,,

The salaries of all chief train dispatch
ers on the Atlantic-Coast Line railroad
have been raised $40 per month with the
beginning of this month. The raise goes
to dispatchers located at Wilmington,
Charleston. South Rocky Mount Norfolk.
and Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04

vantage. The rectifcation of the discrim-
ination was brought about through the
action of the traffic bureau of the Cham
Der of Commerce after considerable nego-
tiation. How long the unusually low
rate Will continue is conjecturaI. The rail-
roads are losing money at the present
rate, and they seldom follow such policy
long
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
MASONIC TEMPLE CASE.
President Gor1nIy is Granted
Continuance.

CHICAGO. ILL, November 3.-Presi-
dent Gormly, of the Masonic Temple
Fraternity Association. appeared in Judge
Chattlaine's court to-day, in response to
a notice that he would be called upon
to appear on a charge of conspiracy. for
which he and Luke Wheeler and Cap
tain Williams are under indictment AT
ter an unsuccessful endeavor on the part
of Gormly's lawyer to nave the case
stricken from the calendar, because too
short notice was given. a continuance
was asked for.
Captain Williams is still at large, and
his Whereabouts are unknown to the po-
lice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04

JoSonE, G.. Williams Ill.

CHASE CITY, VA, November S.-(Spe-
cial)-Mr Joseph c. Williams, travelling
salesman for c.. w. Antrim & Sons, Of
Richmond, has been very Ill with fever
at his home, near Chase City. This
will explain to his friends in Virginia and
North Carolina why he has not called on
thenl..
Mr.. Williams is held in the highest
esteem by the entire community. and sin
cere hopes are entertained for his re-
covery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
BAY LINE
TO BALTIMORE
Via G. 6 O Railway and
Old Point.
q. S. MAIL ROUTE.

Leave Richmond via Chesapeake AM
Ohio railway daily. except Sunday
q P NJ. connecting at OLD Point With
the superb steamers OF the Old Kay Line.
leaving at TIA p. NJ. arriving BaltiIrv:s
$50 "a NJ. In time to make connection
with all trains North. East. and West.
Short rail- ride ard all night on one Of
the finest steamers In southern waters
Returning. arrive Richmond 70 a. y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
IOWA CONCEDED.
The Democrats Hope Only to Elect
Several COneressmen

DIES MONIES, IA, November s.-Chair-
man Spence to-day claimed the election
of the Republican State ticket by 6, 600.
and the election of all the Republican
congressional candidates Chairman
Jackson. of the Democratic Committee.
comedies the State to the Republicans
by not over $1,000. but claims the election
of several Democrats to Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
KENTUCKY SAFE,
Democrats Will Elect seven Co,

Democrats Will Elect Seven Con-
gTessnlen Sure.
LOUISVILLE, KY. November Son
the evening before election the outlook
Cor the Congressional race in Kentucky
nas not changed. 1t is generally conceded
that the Democrats will elect seven Con-
grtssmen ana the Republicans one, while
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
Y0RK-RIvER LINE, VIA ro METr
THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH
LEAVE RICHMOND.

Il u
4:3O P. NJ, No. 16, Baltimore Limited
daily, except Sundays, for Yves!
Point. connecting at West Point
with steamers for Baltimore and
York-river landings.
S:10 p. NJ, No. TO- daily, except Sun
day, local express for West Pom:
and intermediate stations. Connects
with stage at Lester Manor for
Walkerton and Tappahannock.
800 a. NJ, No n, local mixed. Leaves
Point and intermediate stations.
connecting with stage at Lester
Manor for Walkerton and Tappa-
hammock.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
9:15 a. NJ No Is. daily, from West
Point, with connection from Bait
more. except Monday.
1915 A: NJ. No 9. daily. except Sundays
and Mondays.
$50 P. M, daily, except Sundays from
West Point and intermediate sta
tons
Nos. 10 and 16 will make no stops be-
tween Richmond and Quinton.
Steamers sail from West FONT $50 P
NJ. daily, except Sundays. Steamers cal
at Gloucester Point and Cllybank Mon
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays. and
Yorktown and Almonds Tuesdays. Thurs
days. and Saturdays.
c. w. WESTBURY.
District Passenger Agent.
900 east Main street. Richmond Va
S. H. HARDNICK.
General = Pa s NcK E Agent.
Genera1-Manager, Washington. D. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04

Wise & Watkins instituted in the Law
and Equity Court yesterday suit Tor
Charles Terry VS.. the Richmond Passen:
ger and Power Company for $1,000.
The declaration alleges that the plain
tiff was knocked down on July last by
First-street trolley car and badly IN
jured.
The following licenses for marriages
were issued yesterday by Deputy Clerk
Crutchfield of the hustings court: I.
Christopher D. McRee-a aged twenty
nine, of Manchester, and S. Alice Law
renee, aged 80.
James McGhee, aged twenty-five, of
Portsmouth, and Florence Reams, aged
eighteen.
Edward ]. Duffy, aged twenty-six. of
Richmond and Elizabeth e. Ryan,
aged twenty-four.
William Branch, Jr., aged forty-three,
of Richmond, and Lizzie Mitchell, aged
Icrty.
Fred H. Crull. aged twenty of
Richmond and jamie NJ. Gettman, aged
twenty-five.
Mike Branch, Jr., aged twenty-four, of
Richmond, and Annie E. Ryan, aged
tWenty-eight