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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
ALLEGED BEEF FRAUDS,
AT CITY OF NORFOLK.
Aaron Marx, J. A. Codd, and Louis
Wnsscrman Held for the Grand
Jury Under Bail.

NORFOLK VA, October 9.-United
States Commissioner Bowden to-day held
for the Federal grand jury Aaron Marx,
J. A. Codd, and Louis Wasserman, for
conspiracy with intent to defraud the
United States in the matter of the con-
tract for supplying the Norfolk navy
yard with 100000 pounds Of beef and a
similar amount of fresh vegetables. All
three of the accused were admitted to
bail in the sum of $1,000 cash. The evil
dence introduced at the hearing showed
that Marx, Wasserman, Codd, and Rich
ard Eastwood met in a hotel in Washing
ton, and Marx, paying $3.50 to each OF
the Others secured their bids for
the contract, with figures greater
than those submitted by himself,
His bid was SIS, 400. and he secured the
not yet been arrested. Wasserman is now
the Hampton Roads station
with an identical supply at a contract
price of s7,4SO. Assistant District-Attor-
ney Miller stated to the Associated Press
correspondent that Marx was informe>
of the investigation being made into the
records OF the bids and contract by some
one connected with the department in
Washington. and that an investigation to
discover who this is will be made.
30 NAVAL OFFICER INFCAVED.
WASHINGTON, October cit is stated
at the Navy Department that the crimi-
nal prosecution of butchers in connec-
ton with the alleged conspiracy in bid
ding for supplying the Norfolk navy
yard was begun there, notwithstanding
the bidding was conducted in Washing
ton, and that the entire prosecution Is
in the hands of Norfolk officials. Secret
Service men from the Treasury Depart
ment were detailed, at the request of
the navy Department, to assist in the
development of the case, but beyond that
the department had no direct connection
with it, So far as known at the depart
ment, no naval officer mas been involved
in the prosecution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED.
Third Quarterly Meeting OF Cham

Third Quarterly Meeting OF Cham
Der of Commerce cutie Dull
Last night the third quarterly meeting
of the Chamber of Commerce was held
in tho assembly hall of the chamber. Mr.
H. L. Cabell, the president of the cham-
Der. presided.
Many matters Of interest to the cham-
Der and to the community were discussed.
but. as most of them were in an untinish-
ed condition, special reference to them is
deferred until some positive action is
taken.
The following firms proposed by II. L.
Cabell, were elected members OF the
chamber:
Johnson & Briggs, dealers in railroad
ties; c. II Wilson. agent Industrial Aid
Association OF Atlanta, Ga: Louis T.
Dobie, secretary Southern Atlantic Life
Insurance Company; Sol Cutchins, attor-
new at law;
The following firms proposed by the
Committee on Membership were elected
members Of the chamber:
Home Brewing Company, P. Fl. Basker-
vile, capitalist; C. E. Smith. broker; La
mar Pound. superintendent the Brad
street Company; Andrew j. Pizzini. mana
ger Of the Electrical Construction Com
pany of Virginia.
No further business appearing the
chamber adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
MIR. CAMP A CANDIDATE.
srrde,.tooa That He VIII Stand for
y,.,,,v an Police BOARD.


Vacancy on Police Board.
N. c. Camp, who was for years coun-
Gilman from Monroe Ward, and who was
considered one of the ablest men IN tha'
body. has decided to run for police COM
nlissionel 10 succeed Joseph Laube, re-
eigned.
Mr. Camp permitted his name to be
taken uplas a candidate at the request
OF many well-known gentlemen. Mr.
Camp is d director of the American Ma
tonal BAN, and is also the cashier of the
Savings Dpartment of that institution.
He has nNer been in politics. although
he has serRd the city for years in the
Council lis friends believe that he
would just u the sort OF commissioner
that would ave the city and the Police
Department ppable service.
A joint meeting Of the Board and Coun-
Gil is set for nXt Tuesday night at which
MI Laube's pace will be filled.
IT is undertook that the point has
been raised as . the right of Mr.. Camp to
serve on the Rerd. If elected, on account
Of his being lember of the City Coun-
Gil of 1900-1902. I will be remembered that
the new Constitution required that no
legislative body ran elect a member to
any position wihin one year after he
ceased to be a nslber of the body which
has the selecuon5Of course, Mr.. Camp.
retired from the City Council ten days
before the new laS went into effect and
there is question IS to whether 1t would
apply to him in th instance or not.
1t is understood hat Mr.. Camp has
consulted Attorney-G1eral Anderson. City
Attorney Pollard, an c. V. A.eredith, of
the Richmond bar, tho decided, after
hearing all the fact that there is no
doubt that he may leaIly serve as ro!ice
Commissioner.
The other gentlemermen tioned for the
position are Messrs. r. Carter Scott
and Thomas Whittet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
COTTON MILL MEN
WILL SOON COMBINE.
n. c.. To-Day-H. l.. Fries Outlines
Vast Plans of the Concern.

GREENSBORO. N. c., October o.
Especial III. Z. Fries, of Winston-Salem,
who has been for months at work on
plan for combining cotton mills, is here
tonight and states that tomorrow there
will be held a meeting of cotton mill men,
at which Will be formed the Southern
Textile Company. In the plan under
which it will operate appears the fol
lowing clause:
No plant or business shall be purchas-
ed however. in organization of the new
company except with the written unanl-
nous approval as to the desira Utility OF
purchase and as to the propriety of the
price of the following-named PERSONS:
George A. Gray, S. 3. Tanner, John w.
Fries, c. G. Latta. and w. A. Haywood. :
The option to be presented to the COM
mittee will embrace seventy mills, locat-
ed in Virginia, North Carolina. and South
Carolina, Georgia. Alabama, and Tennes-
see.
The more desirable of the properties
will be selected and the same will be
paid for in cash securities of the new
company. The option provides that the
company can issue 100000 in common
stock, S7,00O.00O in preferred stock. and
Sc 900 in bonds. The financial parties
interested are represented by a prominent
trust company i'll New York. Controlling
management will be with the southern
manufacturers VINO have for years been
identified with cotton manufacturing in
Southern States.
Mr. Fries and his associates state that
they do not expect to control cotton man
ufacturing, or to Cypress labor or en-
nance values beyond reasonable profit,
but they do expect to eliminate ruinous
competition; to furnish employment TO 9
large number Of people at fair and just
wages and to furnish TO the public the
very best quality of goods the trade may
6en1anH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
DECLINES JoI7T DISCUSSION.
Maynard Says There is No Reason TO
Meet Hughes.

NORFOLK, VA, Oct 9.-(special)-
Congressman Maynard this afternoon
sent a letter to Republican candidate,
w. r. Hughes, declining joint discus
siens at the present time. He said he
knew of no demand from Democrats for
a joint discussion. The district commit
tee endorsed Mayrard's action, and left
the entire matter of a joint discussion to
city and county chairman Congressman
W. a. Jones, and Congressman Pou, Of
the Raleigh Sixteenth district, who
wanted to come to Norfolk and Newport
News for speeches.
A. c. Braxton was mentioned, and W.
w. Dey said he was going to invite Gov
ernor Aycock, of North Carolina to
make a campaign speech in Norfolk
Sheriff Milstead. OF Newport News, said
they would have a big torchlight parade
in Newport News when Maynard and
friends come there.
The Republican district committee is
meeting this afternoon. Groner is pre-
siding, with George E. Bowden there
Read and Peachy are here from Newport
News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
The Ch1Idren,x Chorus.

The first rehearsal of the wednesday,
Club Children Chorus will be held at thu
Young Mems Christian Association Hall.
corner of Sixth and Main streets, on Sat-
urday, October 18th, at noon. All chill
dren who wish to join the chorus, as well
as the old members. should be present at
this meeting. A large branch has all
and it is expected that other branches
will meet in Ashland and Manchester.
The chorus will probably be the largest
since the organization of the club. and
all new applicants who wish to get in
should be present on Saturday.
AM child between and Is years OF aga
who can sing will be admitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
THE PEOPLE OF CREWE.
stolen Instruments Of DIR. Bryant
Found Under His Office.

Found Under His Office.
CREWE, VA, October 9.-(Special.)-
While some small boys were at play IN
the rear of DR.. Bryant's office yesterday
evening, one of them crawled under the
office, and found sack containing some
thing very heavy. Upon examination it
was found to contain the lost surgical
Instruments which were stolen from the
Doctor a few weeks ago. tramp by
the name of Rogers was arrested, and
some Of the goods were found on his
person, but he refused to tell where the
other instruments We're. He was tried at
the last County Court and sent to the
penitentiary for two years. The instru-
ments found are valued at $780,
Mrs John Crawford, of Raleigh, n. c.,
lei. to-day after a visit to her father,
Mr.. J. D. Tunstal
Mrs. George Hardy, of Green Bay. has
been the guest of Mrs. II. A. Inge. Mrs
Hardy left Thursday for Manchester,
where she will spend quite while with
her daughter, Mrs. Seldom Bates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
nank C1ear1nes of richmond.

The bank clearings of Richmond from
January I. 1902, to October-f. 1902. show
total of s15s. SIC. 2O949.
What viii be the total December 81.
1902? The clearings for August were
SIS, a1. 1888, and for September. $685.
76a9s If you come nearest to the tota.
for the year 1902 before October 18th. $50
will be added to the first prize. Read the
big advertisement and act to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
DOFF CONVICT GARB.
GOVERNOR MONTAGUE SETS Pr
sosERs FREE.
WHY cLEMENCY EXERCISED
eli the Requirement. of Law Conn
Piled wfth-Goscrnor Leaves To-
day for LuncnhurE TO Speak nj
Confederate Reunion = Capitol
Briefs.

The Governor granted conditional par
Sons TO the following applicants yester-
Sag:
John Mccoy. who was tried and con
victed OF malicious shooting at the jan
nary term, 1901. of the hustings court
~ Radford and given sentence of two
yesrs in she penitentiary.
Harry Rogers, who was tried anG con-
ricted Of robbery. at the March term.
1857 OF the corporation court of Norfolk.
and sentenced to eighteen years in the
penitent!ary.
e w T King. who at the May term
1881. Of the county court of Nansemond,
was tried and found guilty on the charge
OF murder in the second degree and SEN
fenced 10 a term Of eighteen years in
the penitcntiary.
Robert Booker. who at the July term,
1895 Of the county court of Henrico.
was tried and convicted of assault and
sentenced to nine years in the peniten-
tiary
In exercising executive clemency in
the above cases, the Governor endorses
as to all of 1hem the following: All the
requirements OF the law respecting con-
ditionaI pardons have been complied
with in these cases. and upon the recon-
mendation Of the board of directors. the
conditional parGors are granted.
The Governor refused TO grant pardons
70 the following applicants:
Raymond Farley, who at the May term,
1902 of the county court of Nansemond.
was tried and convicted of forgery and
sentenced to two years in the peniten-
tiary.
Beverly Coleman, who was tried in the
mayors court Of Ashland July 10. 1902.
on the charge of petit larceny and SEN
fenced TO ninety days in jail.
If official duties do not interfere. Gov
ernor Montague will leave to-day for
Iunenhurg Courthouse to deliver an adj
dress before the reunion Of Confederate
veterans OF that county.
The State Board of Fisheries will meet
here in regular session on Wednesday
next So far as is known, only routine
business Will come up for consideraun.
The following notaries were COM
missioned by the Governor yesterday:
lanes Rawlings, Brunswick; Z. A. Wash
ngton. Richmond; ". II. F. Enos, New
port News; II. G. Lavinder. Bristol
The State board of agriculture will meet
II this city Oct. 2S This is the regular
quarterly meeting.
T. G. Akers, railroad commissioner left
yesterday for Hot Springs, Ark, to
attend the session OF tie national conven-
don of railroad commissioners. which
commences in that city on the 18th.
Professor S. B. Heiges. superintendent
of the State Test Farm In Charlotte coun-
~, was d caller at the Department OF
agriculture yesterday. Mr.. Hedges said
things were in fine shape at the farm.
The charter of the Fort Meyer Heights
Golf and outing Club was hied Tor re-
corda ton In the office of8Ihe secretary Of
thu Commonwealth yesterday. 4. j. Gia-
vim is secretary and treasurer.
r! D. Buford former clerk of Bedford
county was at the State Library yester-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
Anniversary of Chicago Fire.

CHICAGO, October 9.-The thirty-first
anniversary of Chicago's big fire was OBJ
served tonight by means of bannuets
given under the auspices of the Marquette
and Lake Side Clubs, Speakers of ma
tional prominence were present at both
sbanquets. Secretary OF the Navy. VIII
liam H Moody was one of the speakers
at the Marquette Club banquet Secre-
.tary Moody responded to the toast. THE
Navy. 1.-THE Iowa Platform and the
Tariff 80 was discussed by Governor Albert
b. Cummins, Of Iowa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
CHURCH HILL DOCTORS.
Diphtheria the Subject of Discussion
Last Night.

The regular meeting of the Church Hill!
Medical Association was held in the Of
fees of DR.. w. S. Beazley last night.
There were q number of physicians pres
ent, and great interest was manifested
in the subject Of the evening, D1ph-
iberia" The association meets every sec
ond and fourth Thursday In the month,
and a regular schedule of subjects has
been laid out for the meetings during the
coming winter. The next meeting will
be held at the Office of Dr.. A. L. Left
Wich. PIG venable street.
Among the well-known physicians pres
ent last night were Drs. Kuyk, Gee, Ter
rell. Peyser, Parker. Bedford. Garcin,
BOARD. Barksdale Taliaferro. Kern,
Blankenship. and many others
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
ACCIDENTS IN ALLEGHANY.
VIII NAVE ,rarribIx Hurt nj, Loy

VIII Dame Terribly Hurt at Low
Moor-A Runaway.
CONVICTION, VA, October 9.-{snecial)
VIII Dame, of Low Moor, had his arm
severed at the shoulder to-day while at
tempting to board fast freight at Fort
Spring.
Jacob Frldley. w. II. Hamlet and Caleb
Persinger. all of Rich Patch. were injur-
ed in a runaway at Rich Patch. caused by
an engine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
move Lodge, A. f. &, A. NJ.

Dove Lodge, No. 81, ancient. Free and
Accepted Masons, will hold its regular
meeting this evening at 1870 o'clock at
this room in the Masonic Iemp!e:
cordial invitation is extended to v1sitlng
Masons, of whom it is expected there
viii be many in the city to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
ntermission Of merr4ment sing b.nads

duets. and choruses-
This part OF the entertainment VIII fans
about an hour. winding up with q via ps
cake-walk and chorus. Then an olio OF
specialties will be given. embracing ssnS-
ing and dancing turns. quarfeftes,
sketches. nonologue. ard a screaming al
tersketch, entitled Wireless Telegraphy
The performance is given mainly fox
the purpose of starting a fund FOR the
purchase of coal for the very poor tn.s
winter. This money will be turned oFer
to Superintendent George B. Davis, OF the
Department of Public Charities. who Will
use it to the best advantage. Each ticket
sold viii be SO much towards the fund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10

of the committee This viii be done long
before the next meeting and then tn
matter will be taken up. The proposed
ordinance was printed in full exclusivel
in the Dispatch about ten days ago. It
was offered in the Common Council on
Monday night by Mr.. Julius Hobson, who
is chairman of the Committee on Health
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10

Mr.. David Laird was yesterday
appointed manager Of the South
ern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company's exchange in this CITY,,
succeeding F. E. Montague. the late
ter gentleman having been transferred 70
other work.
Mr.. Laird has been with the Southern
Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
for {, number of years. having been sta
toned at Richmond prior to 1885,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
DUsKY MOONSHINER CAUGHT
Revenue officers Landed Him in
MeckIenburs-stiI Destroyed.

MeckIenburg-Sti1I Destroyed.
BOYDTON, VA, October 9.-(Special.)-
Dick Benson. a negro, was arrested some
four or five miles west of here yesterday
by Captain Guy, United States Deputy
Collector and United States Marshal Ben
edict. charged with running an illicit
distiliery. The distillery was captured and
destroyed. Benson was brought before
United States Commissioner John w.
Dagger yesterday, and committed to Jail
last night. He will be heard to-day.
The farmers of Mecklenburg are rapid
~ harvesting their tobacco, and in few
days it will all be in the barns.
Mr. Eddie Furyear. OF Paducah, KY, is
here on a visit to his family, who have
been spending the summer with the fam
lily of w. E. Moore. Mr.. Puryear is a
Mccklenburg boy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10

The Problem Of the City Church" was
tonight discussed by Rev. Abraham E.
Nelson. of St. Louis. The Problem Of
the Country Church was discussed by
Rev. NJ ". Borthwick, OF Cambridgeport,
Mass.
The Womans Board for Home Missions
of the Christian church, is also in ses-
sion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
RAG-r1,1E AT ACADEMY TONIGHT.
Lady Mini.treIs VIII Introduce .
Society Fad I'm Richmond.

Society Fad In Richmond.
At S:15 o'clock prompt tonight the cur
tain at the Academy of Music will rise
upon a novel scene. Seated In semi
circle on the stage will be half hum
bred young ladies. all well known In local
circles here arrayed in all the trappings
Of rninstrelcy of the old school. On the
ends of the semi-circle will be young Ia
dies. who will later on tell funny stories.
ask conund-ums, sing ragtime songs. lead
the cake-walk, and play on the tamoorine
and bones.
This novel spectacle VIII introduce
fad that has been taken up by society
all over the country. Seated In this cir
Gle will be a number Of the leading lady
singers of this city. who will during the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
Annual Horse Show, Richmond, Va,
Oct Ills, 1902.

On account Of the above occasion, the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad will sell
tickets from all points on it's line In the
States of Virginia and North Carolina to
Richmond and return at rate OF one faro
for the round trip. plus fifty cents for
one admission to the show. Tickets to be
on sale Oct Is to Is, inclusive, with final
limit Oct 20, 1902, continuous passage IN
each direction.
For full information. apply to any agent
of the company, or
C. S. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
S33 East Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
MILK BILL No READY.

Health Committee Vii. However,
Consider 1t at It's NHt Meeting.
The ordinance preparecby DR.. w. T.
Oppenheimer, the energes president of
the Board OF Health of thcIty, which IS
designed to regulate the lie of milk in
the city, did not come bore the Com
mittee on Health yesterdasfternoon be-
cause City Clerk August hanoi had time
10 get the matter ready forhe attention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10

Mrs. Julia w. Bell was appointed, and
ouaiified. as Administrative of the estate
of Rebekah w. Bell in the, Chancery
Court yesterday. The estate is st1an
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
STERN MADE |: TROUBLE B
.wELL-Knowr BnokEs Drives
CHARGES AGAINST COMPETITOR.
COST OFFENDER A GOOD SUM.
How watch wa. Pawned and the
Case Found It's Way Into the Po-
lice Court-c1nims There Arc
others-Day in the Court.
COST OFFENDER A GOOD SUM.
How watch was Pawned and the

Now that gambling charges have suo-
sided, another investigation Is being IN
stituted, but not by Mr.. Wyatt this Tune.
In his stead Mr. Sam Stern has cham
pioned the cause of law and order ana
has sworn to wipe out the system OF un-
licensed pawnbrokerage which exists and
The extortion which they practice.
The first case was called in the 70
ice Court Yesterday Mr.. +. G.. F'oxworth,
agent for the GartreH Company. was the
offender. and Mr.. Stern himself the plain
tiff.
Mr. Stern was walking along west
Broad street when he happened TO notlce
the sign, Money to lend. Suspectns
something wrong, he entered the Offices
and taking a handsome $50 watch from
mis- pocket put up a tale about his being
hard up. and asked the man if he would
lend him $50 on it. 70 his surprise the
man refused to give him more than so
This he took. After leaving the shop he
became alarmed for the safety OF ms
watch. but it was then too late to re-
deem it until morning.
The first thing he did the next day was
to hurry to the shop and ask to be al
lowed to get the watch. putting cheaper
one in its place. The request was granted
SNAAsS~
seventy five cents interest on IS IN less
than tweuty-four hours. He paid the sum
to get ms $3.50 watch.
He then proceeded to have the man ar
rested When the evidence was heard
the court fined the man Sl00, and ordered
an execution against the effects or the
Gartreil Company.
Mr.. Stern says there are ten or more
such concerns doing business here, and
he intends to get them all.
Chris Weiner was fined so in the po-
lice court yesterday morning on the charge
OF bedding without a license.
The case was q test case, Mr.. Weiner
selling wholesale to retail dealers and
claiming that he does not come in for
the restrictions of the new peddlers'
law. which provides a prohibitive license.
George E. Wise, representing Mr.. Wei
ner, appealed the case. and the question
Of whether wholesale dealer is ped
dler will be carried through the higher
courts.
There was another postponement OF
the hearing of the case against the
Church Hill rioters yesterday. At the re-
quest of counsel, Justice Crutchfeld al
lowed the matter to go over until NO
vember 4th, at which time both sides will
be ready. The bond of $500 each for the
dozen rioters will be accepted again.
William Oppelstein was fined IS for beat
ing Harry Anfick.
Click Coppage and John Brown were
fined $3.50 for fighting.
Kate Jefferson was fined $3.50 for being
all toll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
Christians In Session.

NORFOLK. VA, October 9.-(Special.)
The second days session of the Amerl-
can Christian Convention was largely
preparatory for the five days to follow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
seaboard Airline Railway, Low

Seaboard Airline Railway, Low
Rates to California and the WeAs.
Every day during the months Of Sep
TENDER and October the Seaboard Air.
Line railway will sell one-way. seeood-
class settlers tickets to California ard
other western points at exceedingly low
rates.
Service offered by tho Seaboard unsurs
passed by any railroad In the South.
Further information eheerfully furnish.
ed by agents or representatives Of tbs
Seaboard, or call on or address
a. p. SMITH.
District Passenger Agent,
zoos east Main street. Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10

Judge Grinnan. of the Chancery Court,
granted an absolute divorce yesterday to
Salle Longest from her husband, oamnei
T. Longest. The grounds upon which
The decree was asked for was desert1on-