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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
| N-UN|0N MEN TESTIFY
BEFORE COAL COMMISSION.
Tta., Tell Their stories Of Boycott
ttse end Intimidation, During
tn~ e:rikc-Adicurnnnc, Of
Commission To-day.

SCRANTON. PA, December In on,
union man. some Of their relatives and
ott!rrs, to the number OF thirty, appeared
before the Anthracite Coal sIriHe CON-
mission today and told their stories or
alleged boycotts, intimidauons. dSnamlt-
ing. and violence in various forms out El.,l
the late strike. Each witness called was
a sufferer in one form or another at the
hands, they alleged, of union men. -Four
witnesses said attempts We're MADE 10
blow up their houses. many OF the VII
nesses were threatened with boQllS Marin
several were beaten, one was Shot N tue
leg, and one was stoned, boycotted, or
hung in effigy.
one school teacher testified to having
lost his position because his tather Qld
not strike. One man was asked TO reslSn
from a Catholic temperance society, ana
another witness was expelled from iocal
lodgc of the Ancient Order of Hibernians,
because they were claSSed as Unfair lileAi
or vor-:n"n.
Joseph h Dugan, the man who was
reuu.s.zd 10 elsy up ms membership IN
the temperance society, remained al work
man He wept OH the witness-stand as
he told how they ordered him to leave,
after many years of pleasant ASSOCIATION
with its members. He said he had been
stored and otherwise badly treated. ana
added that q good clubbing would not
have hurt haIf as much as the action OF
the society III throwing him out OF the
WORKED TO SAVE THE MINES.
Chairman Gray asked the witness II ne
remained al work so that. the pumps
could be kept III good repair. and thuS
keep the mines from being destroyed ana
he said he did.
Mr. barrow asked him how long ne
worked and examined him in such way
on the subject that he brought the state,
mcnt from Chairman Gray that men VIII
work fifteen hours or more 10 help save
a neighbours burning house.
James Mitchell was the man VINO W ,5
expelled from the TIibernian society. he
said he worked during the strike as Z
repairman. and did not consider lt I'm
fair. because he did not mine any coiti.
He had been member OF the society
twenty-six or twenty-eight years, ana
at . meeting one night during the strike
the question of his unfalrneSS came UP,
and every member present voted 10 eApel
him.
y Po1ander named Max Lasar. who dld
not quit when the strike WAS lnauSufate u
told of how a man threw q quart Dottte OF
giant powder 10 which lighted fuse was
attached into the parior of his home lie
eXtinguished the fuse. The powder was
shown to the commission.
Other witnesses testified TO having peeh
hung in efiigy once or more times; mat
grocers, butchers, milk men. and Ice men
refused to serve them because tneS we're
afraid their business would be boEcotteo;
and that they We're severely beaten ana
socially ostracized
The commission will meet at o'clock
tomorrow morning. and will adjourn at
ll:45 O'clock for the holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
John 4. uonsins, Funeral

BEDFORD CITY, VA. December 10
(Special.)-The funeral OF Mr.. John A.
Hopkins took place this afternoon at
8 O'Clock from Hickory Grove church in
the county in the presence of large as.
senably Of relatives and friends. mum
Der Of whom were from Bedford Civ
The services were conducted by Rev
Edward E. Lane. Of the Presbyterian
church of Bedford City.
On Thursday morning Mr. Hopkins
was found sitting in his chair in his room
dead. For some years he had been a
sufferer from bronchial trouble and asth-
ma but the immediate cause OF death is
supposed to have been heart disease.
He was a brave soldier OF the Confed-
eracy, a member of the famous Second
Regiment of Virginia Cavalry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Ginen Handkerchief for Jzl2c
Miller g HRhonds.

tbs year has been a profitable one with
them.
The beautiful weather this week Aas
brought out the Christmas buyers in
great number. The streets and stores are
throngcd ard the trade has been very
large.
1t rs<understood that Governor Montague
has consented 10 grant 4 pardon to Pat
rick Heeiand. q young man serving I
term in the city Jail: ard it is expected
that he viii soon pardon D Z Wilkins
the youEg North Carohnian, who vas
convicted Of robbery in the Hastings
Court OF this city year ago and sent to
the peuitentiary. There are many who
believe that Wilkins is innocent of ths
charge on which he was convicted. ard
strong efforts have been made Tor his
pardon
MISS Pattie McGehee. of Richmond.
gave readings this afternoon and tonight
at the entertainment ct Washington
Street Methodist Episcopal church. for
the benefit Of the Pansy Missionary So
ciety.
The Catholic and Episcopal churches
are beirs handsomely deco, ated for
Christmas. and programmes of music ara
being arranged. The Christmas music IN
the churches this season will be very
Ella borate and beautiful.
E1r. Frank Sherman. the champion pool
PLAYER OF the world. will give an exhins-
ton OF his skill at the Elite Pool ParlcPA
in this city, Tomorrow night. and all the
lovers of pool in town viii be present TO
see hiri
Mr.. Gerald VI White OF New York. has
taken charge of Clements cafe, p9pq-
lar restaurant and dirtng saloon ell Syc-
amorc street. Great improvements are TO
be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
HURT IN A FALL.
Raleigh r. Parker, OF Cartcrsyi,Ic,
Met with Severe Accident.
Other Seyys.

CARTERSvILLE. VA, Dec. 19.-tspe-
cial.)-Raleigh T. Parker of Bush Park.
about three miles from this place, met
with a very serious and painful acciden;
on yesterday afternoon in hauling wood
from his works to his house. The wheel
of the wagon that he was driving struck
a stump, throwing him to the ground.
breaking his leg near the ankle joint. DR..
n. P. Snead set the broken limb.
AS the Christmas holidays are APP
preaching announcements are being made
Of many social events, embracing mar
riages. &C Among the most prominent
entertainment will be given by the Ep-
worth League of the Gainesville Metho-
u1st church for the enjoyment OF the
young people OF the league.
Among the marriages which are an
nounced is that of Miss Annie P. Palmore,
Of Powhatan county, to Mr.. Bernard II.
Navo, Of Richmond. The wedding will
take place at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Alvv Palmore, of Cumberland county, at
P. NJ, Dec. %.
Mrs. Carrie Clarke. formerly OF Fewha-
tan county but more recently OF Rich
r1ond and Mr.. Thomas Tunstali, or
belmeade, Powhatan county. will be mar
RED next "Wednesday at P. NJ at Mud
DIV Creek church, Powhatan county the
Rev. DR.. John R. Bagby officiating.
Among the visitors from Richmond
who are in this section are Mrs. Ruth
Hasley, who is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. r. T. Swanson, Of Trenholm,
Powhatan county.
Mr.. E T. Whitocl1. night stationmas-
ter of the new Main street depot Of the
c. 8: O. railroad, who has been on a visit
to his family here for the past two days
returned to his duties yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. Mary E. Palmore. who sustained
such serious injury by falling down a
flight of steep steps few days ago, is
unable TO walk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
A HUSBANDS DISGRACE.
Frank BIanton, Who Stole Brusses,
Visited by HIS Wife.

Another one of the tragedies of life.
which occur in a city every day and are
not known. was brought TO light at the
Third Police Station last night when
Frank Blanton. respectable young
White man. was arrested and locked UP
on the charge of stealing braSses from
the Locomotive Works.
The wife. who is young woman Of
some culture and refinement came to the
station to see her husband upon hearing
OF his arrest. and the scene between the
TWO was pathetic. The wife was broken
hearted over the act Of her husband. and
could in no way explain il. She said there
was no need for his taking, the brasses,
as the family We're not In absolute want.
AT the sight OF his wife the man wept.
He confessed all. and said he had no use
for the brasses, and did not know what
made him take them.
The couple have two small children and
live on Brook avenue. Mrs. Bianton says
that her husband has been acting
~trangcly for some time. and she be-
lieves that his mind is unbalanced The
man seems entirely irresponsible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
ramp1in city Gossip.

PA,fPLrN CITY. VA, December fs.--
Especial. s-The Phiiadetah5ans, who have
been here for some time. MI J. b
freshman ana Mr., Childs. were Joined p.
few DAYS ago by DR.. z. Z. Miller. OF the
same city. These gentlemen, who are
old sportsmen. have had fine success and
ba-ged a large number Of birds and
caught a number OF foxes. DR.. Miller re
tt ed 20 Philadelphia this evening.
ne Union Telephone Company. whose
lines extend to Red House. Rough Greek
and Charlotte Courthouse. are putting
I'D poles to connect with Rosser's MILL
Darlington Heights. Prospect. and Farm
viii The company has been very sue
cessful. and the convenience of bringing
the rural district in closer connection
with our city" has been very much
appreciated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
HIS MIND UNs0UND.
\ Young Man from GoochIand Conn
" Deyefops kicnfcrnH

Charles c. King. a young White man
from Goochland county, came to Rich
nond last week to DO i little Christmas
shopping While here he developed q case
OF kleptomania and proceeded to take
watches and pictures. The Davis CAL
lery and the Old Dominion Watch Com
parry suffered from his visit.
In the Police Court yesterday morning
the fact was brought out that the man
was of unsound mind, and commission
of lunacy was ordered He has once been
in the asylum.
a very pathetic case in the court yester-
day was that of a 17-year-old girl, from
Fulton who was charged with forging a
name and stealing q dress. The girl was
up some time ago for stealing a pocket
book and was discharged. Her father is
in the lunatic asylum, and it IS thought
the girls mind is also affected.
After discussion Of the subject, it was
decided TO try to get the girl a home III
the country, and If this is accomplished,
she Will be saved a jail sentence.
Mitchell Hill. the negro who was ar
rested by Mr.. J. II. Spears. in Henrico
county. and locked III the Second Police
Station. charged with insulting Mr.. Hills
little girl and stealing a bicycle, was
sent on 10 the grand jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
MAN IN WQMAN'S GARB
TERRQRIZES GIRLS.
4 Man RoaIl;n. the Street Of an H.
linois Tcyvn Raises Lots CO
Cain.

ELGIN, ILL, Dec. ga man attired
in wonians garments and wearing q
heavy mourning Veil has been terrorizing
voUnS women about the streets here for
q week. He has become known as THE
Woman in Black" Upon accostins wo-
man on the street he peers into her face
and presents revolver. In each case
reported he is said to have remarked:
NO. you are not the one; il you We're
YOU would get this" presenting his pistol
The women are terrified and the fellow
always escape He is supposed 10 be in
S3re.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
t-on DEPARTMENT OF coMMERCE
House Committee Makes Favorable
neport-I'rovisiosis OF Measure

Neutrality-suspicious. OF Measure.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 19-The house
coz r,,ittee on interstate commerce order
ed favorable report on the department
Of commerce bill. The vote on reporting
it stood to s. The provision for lnclid-
ing the bureau of labor in the new de-
rartn:ent was retained on tie vote.
The bill as it will come from the house
will embrace in the proposed department.
of commerce the lighthouse board, the
lighthouse service, national bureau OF
standards, coast and geodetic survey.
bureau OF immigration, fish commission.
bureau of statistics Of the treasury,
bureau of foreign commerce of the State
department, fur seal and salmon fisheries,
bureau of labor and census and three
new bureaus, Insurance, manufacture and
corporation.
The province and duty of the proposed
Bureau of Corporations is. under the d.
rection OF the Secretary of Commerce,
to gather compile. publish. and supply
useful information concerning corpora
tons engaged in interstate or foreign
commerce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
CHARLES OTEY GWATK!N
GOES TO GUATEMALA.
.uncfnted General Manager Of the
Guatemala Northern Railway,
With Headquarters ut Qua
temaIa City.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. December 10
Charles Otey Gwatkin. formerly general
eastern agent of the Wisconsin Central
Railway. has been appointed general
manager Of the Guatemala Northern
Railway. with headquarters at Guate-
mala City, Guatemala.
Ar Cfwatllin will leave New York for
his new post on next Saturday, Mr..
Gwatlzius IS a native OF Lynchburs, Va.
He entered the railway service IN 1850 as
agent of the Great Western Dispatch
Fast Freight Line, at Binghamton. y. :.
Since that time he has held positions OF
responsibility with various railroads
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
CASE OF MATT D0DD.
Feeling IN Bluefeld Strong Against
Lee Pnlnacr's Slayer.

BLUEFIELD, w VA. December 10
Especial Matt Dodd the boy who shot
and killed Lee Palmer, was given pre-
li1ninarr hearing this morning and sent
on to await the action of the grand jury.
Dodd was guarded last night at the
residence of an officer by several resolute
men, for the feeling against him was
very strong.
A very ugly case was made against
Dodd and it is thought that things will
go hard with him. 4 brother and uncle
OF the dead man arrived this morning
and took the remains TO Huntington to-
night where they will be Inferred to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
AFTER TICKET FORGERs.
The Big Railway Companies Organ
ize to Fight Them.

NEW YORK, December 19.-(Speciao
The big railroad systems of the country
have practically completed arrangements
for a protective association to deal sum-
marily with fraudulent ticket agencies
and ticket forgers.
The new body will take the Bankers
Protective Association as a model, and
will employ detective agency to do all
the work Of tracing ticket frauds.
Preliminary steps ha re been taken to
perfect the organization by the Trunk
Line Association, the Central Traffic As
ISOLATION. Western Traffic Association,
and New England Traffic Company.
Commissioner Farmer, Of the Trunk
Line Association. said to-day the gen
eral passenger agents Of the trunk lines
had decided to enter the association at a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind Bleeding. and Protrud-
ing Piles. No cure. no pay. An drug
gists are authorized by the manufacturers
Of Pazu Ointment to refund the money
where it fails to cure any case of piles,
no matter of how long standing. Cures
ordinary cases in six days; the, worst
gives ease and rest. Relieves Itching in
stantly. This IS new discovery. and
it is the only pile remedy sold on a posi-
tive guarantee. no cure, no pay. Price.
Zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
N.sro Homicide Near Laurens.

CHARLESTON. S. c., December 10
A special to the News and Sourier from
Laurens. S. c., says: This morning. on
J. K. Kennedy's place. two miles north
IF this town. Joe Davis stabbed Tom
Harris to the heart, killing him instantly.
Both are negroes. They quarreled last
night, ana Harris attacked Davis with
gun this morning, striking him on the
head. Davis finally drew his knife and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
John Smith Stabbed.

north Third street. was stabbed in the
back last night near his home. The am
bulance surgeons took the wounded man
10 his home and treated him, He could
not give the name of his asSailant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Mr.. Charles Hunter Mt st. james.

The friends Of Mr.. Charles W. Hunter.
Jr.. will be glad to know that he Is spend
ing the holidays with his family, and has
consented TO sing the offertory at St
James Episcopal church Tomorrow morn
ing. Mr.. Hunters voice has lost none OF
It's old-tinle sweetness and eXpression.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
No Canal Treaty This Year.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Confirmation
of the Panama canal treaty with Colombia
has again been moved into the future,
and it is now said that no treaty can be
expected before Christmas and probably
not until the beginning of next year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Address the Orphan Boys.

Mr.. H. l.. keim. late of Mexico will
address the boys Of the Male Orphan
Asylum Sunday afternoon, December 2lst.
at AIS. Take transfer car at Beach and
Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Mr.. stea1ey,s Subject.

Rev. c. p. Stea,ey will preach at
Broadus- Memorial church tomorrow
morning on Handle Not. Nor Taste, Nor
Touch, aud at P. NJ. his subject will be
8Picus Fraud
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20

meeting in this city about two weeks
ago.
THE idea has been generally applaud
ed" added Commissioner Farmer. 'as
the only practicable way of putting an
end to ticket frauds There has been in
crease OF late in ticket forgery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
MATTHEWS VS.. GLENN.
end Grahbers; Title Held Up in the
C!lanccry Court.

The case OF Matthews against Glenn
Gas argued before Judge Grinnan III
he Chancery Court yesterday by \. W.
Patterson and II c. Reilly for the COM
plainant. and ]. r. Worth for the de-
iendants
The case involves the title 20 some
property in the city that was sold under
he land-srahhers law. The attack
made in the litigation is on the decd
executed 10 the purchasers by Clerk
Walter Christian OF the hustings court,
The matter was carried into the SUI
preDle court Of the State some time ago
By the compliments and the deed was
declared there to be a good and sufficient
one and the case was dismissed. 1t has
1low been brought III another form and
the right of the original owners of the
property will be sought 10 be re-estab-
lished
An injunction has been In force for
some time restraining the defendants
from collecting the rents and profits of
:he property pending the adjudication OF
he matter
Mrs. Eva Martin was granted an abso-
pto divorce IN The law and equity court
yesterday from her husband Thomas
:. Martin, on the grounds of desertion
The custody of Elsie. the -ycar-old
hid, is awarded 10 the mother, and the
nlspaiio ordered 10 pay $50 per month ali
nony IS well AS he costs Of the suit The
couple were married In Richmond on
Han. u. lS9i. 10y DIR. Labez Hail. who was
Then paata,' Of 1he Scventh-Street Chris
tar (. sch.
charter WAS granted 10 the King
Brothers Co in the City Circuit Court
Yesterday. The company is formed 10
search for minerals and develop mineral
properties i: Inc State. The stock is
iraited to $1,000, bat not TO be less thin
Slf09, The officers are: President, VIII
liam King. y!ce-president, Joseph NJ.
King. and secretary and treasurer, D. II.
King. Richmond is TO be the home
Office AID the company viii have the
'ight TO own fifty thousand acres Of land
n the State and ten in the City at The
same t!m@.
Wilheilnina Grcenstrcet. administrative
y j. 7. Greenstreet. instituted suit IN the
4ew and Equity Court yesterday for
5000 damages for the killing of her hls
and. who vas an electric light trimmer
Win TIC Passenger and Power Company,
tnd was trimming q lanp whe, struck
ny train bound for Nest Point. The ac
caoent happened nearly 4 year ago. The
suit was brought BY Edgar Z. English.
The jury IN the case OF Bottoms KS the
Aichmond Passenger and Power Company
, could NOT agree yesterday and was ad
journed until this morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
All euiet at the Y. 81. 1.

LEXINGTON, VA, December 19,-(Spe
collaborating is quiet at the Fir
ginia Military Institute now, and tbs
third cIassmen have settled down e
their regular work. They count them
selves fortunate at getting off so easily
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
divided for and against verdict for the
plaintiff. Tho suit is for Sic 600.

III the Chancery Court yesterday
Carter Brander was appointed and
qualified as administrator of the estate
Of A. c. Brander, deceased. The estate
is small
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20

Ine jury IN the case of Bottoms US. the
Aichmond Passenger and Power Co,npan.
eouio nor agree yesterday and was ad-
Journed until this morning.
II WAS stated that the iury ,s .ye,,,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
The
Woman's Gomez,
Saturday, goth.

SI.oo will buy a Christmas
present OF the best Kid Glove in
the United States for that price.
the YALE. We've handled
about all kinds III se.enteen years
and the Yale surpasses any OF EN-
The correct thing for walking
or driving is our English Walk
ing Glove at SI.oo.
Harness sewn outer seam gives
it Just enough Of a n11scuIine an
pearance TO make it attractive.
linen 1Fandkerchiets for 1870.
Sheer and fine for this price,
with daintily worked initial.
Hafd-Enbroidered Pure Irish
Linen Handkerchiefs for &c.
The initials are surrounded
with pretty designs OF wreaths
and bow-knots. Half dozen in =
pretty box.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20

4 marriage license was issued in This
city yesterday TO a. Bryce Curd and
Julia 4. Morris
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20

used it. He did not attempt to escape
and was promptly arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
RAILROADS IN THE SOUTHsIDE.
Routes Through Dinwiddie Have

Recently Been surveycd-cIans of
the Protector. Junior Order
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
", C.. FLYNN'S DEATH,
COMBS TO HEART TROUBLE.

rE1EGRAPHER sue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
To Cure a Cola in one Day

Tee Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets
box ok 9 Gents cents. g Mgsr-beo % eVeF'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
At Druggists.

The Five-cent packet is enough for all ord
nary occasion. The family bottle, so cts
contains supply foe a year.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-28
GAME ENDED IN FIGHT.
Football hooters Made Things Live
~ at COIOred College.

Football Hooters Made Things Live
~ at COIOred College.
No game of football was played by
Savannah and Jacksonville teams yes
terday, because of Jacksonvilles fail
ure to put in an appearance, but in
spite of this, some few Savannahians
saw an exciting game, one probably
even more exciting than would have
been the one scheduled.
1t took place on the grounds of the
Georgia Normal and Industrial College,
at Thunderbolt. The teams were one
representing the students and one COM
posed of SaNa nnah negroes, which
played under the name of Forest City
team.
1t was gala occasion among col
ored society. Men and women to the
number of several hundred, dressed in
their best and determined to spend
Thanksgiving in the orthodox way, at
football game, gathered on the
grounds, strung themselves along the
side lines and eheered their favorites.
There was, in fact too much enthu-
siasm, as the result showed.
The college team was beaten, but the
exact size of the score was lost in the
row that followed, for the rooters along
the lines began to make a trough
house" of 1t for fair. Fists were found
inadequate for the work in hand and
so the chairs that the women had used
on the side lines were brought into
play. About the time that the melee
was at its highth one chap pulled a
gun" and then, in the expressive
words of AIDE the combatants took to
the tall timbers" and the row was over.
The chief damage done was to the
chairs