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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
.BOATMAN STRICKEN,
Ferrynan at Belle Isle Para
lyzed-The Result Of
Over EXertion.

AS the result Of having eXerted himself
to too great an extent in trying to get
a ferry-boat to shallow water before it
sank, Joseph Pendleton (colored) lies at
his home, 2l5 west Baker street, paralyzed
throughout his entire right side.
Pendleton is employed as ferryman by
the Old Dominion Iron and Nail Works
on a boat used in transporting the com
pany's drays from the main land on the
Richmond side of the river to Belle Isle.
Yesterday afternoon about 1870 o'clock
he was pushing the boat from the Rich
mond side to the island with d two-horse
dray loaded with nails ON board-in all
$500 pounds-when the boat sprung a leak
He was about midway the stream and in
water eight feet deep. At this point the
current runs very swift. and it is with
difficulty a boat can be handled except by
one accustomed to the river
AS soon as Pendleton realized that the
boat was sinking he bent to his pole with
all the strength he could command to
try to get upon a sand-bar before it went
beneath the surface. This he succeeded
in doing. with the result that he sustained
a stroke of paralysis. The driver Of the
team. another negro. named Ishnael I'M
hitched his horses. while Pendleton was
pushing toward the sand bar, and in that
way saved them.
Had it not been for the quick work of
the negro boy. Edward Lynch. in going
to the rescue of Pendletcn he would un-
doubtedly have been drowned. as he was
unable to move. owing to the stroke of
paralysis Lynch saw that the beat was
sinking. and went to it in small row
boat. and after taking Pendleton to the
island. he went back and safely conveyed
to land The horses swan ashore
and the wagon, with the boat, sank in
four feet of water.
The boat was an old one. and had been
in service about seven years.
The city ambulance was summoned
and. with DR. Sandridge in charge. the
man was taken to his home, where he
was later treated by DR.. NJ. E. Nuckols.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
SAW RATS IN A CELL,
Unearthly Yell Startles Officers
Of the Second Police
Station.

OF all the various specimens Of human. ).
ity raked in from the thoroughfares OF
city the most common and the m. most
uninteresting is the drunk. He fails to
command the respect OF the police even
to the smallest degree, and is the butt
of his fellow prisoners. But occasional
ly among the number may be found a man
with history. and a kind Of grim humor
turks behind their mauding ideas.
Last night drunk named William
Gaffney was brought into the Second Po-
lice Station and stored away on a bench
in one of the dark cells. He slept in
5blissful ignorance for time. Sudden
sly he walked with a start, possessed with
the idea that he saw rats. From the
darkest corners rats, dozens OF them.
showed their teeth and licked their tiny
chops in anticipation of the feast they
were to have. Every moment they in
creased in numbers, their eyes shining
like pin points OF fire in the Plutonian
man lay transfixed with fear. Finally,
he found his voice, and uttered shrek
which made every officer spring to his
feet, even thouei, used to the yells Of
Sergeant Talley went to the cell and
found the man beside himself with fear.
and no amount of persuasion could quiet
him.. He begged piteouslys to be taken
from the cell and not be left In dark
ness; The Sergeant had him moved into
another. cell and left the light burning.
he he Quoted down ard sank into q peace
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
TRAFFIC IN YOUNG GIRLS.
syndicate Operating on Both side.

syndicate Operating on bOth sues
of the Atlantic.
PHILADELPHIA. PA, November III
AS result OF a raid conducted by the
local authorities on houses of il-repute, 1t
is announced that evidence will be adj
duced which will warrant action by the
United States authorities. It is charged
that a syndicate having for its purpose
traffic in young girls is operating on both
sides of the Atlantic. and that agents are
scattered broadcast to lure girls from
their homes. especially in foreign coun-
tries. to lives of depravity in this and
other cities.
The investigation was prin1a rily inspired
by the German consular service. and the
raiG resulted in the arrest of lib girls and
number of men, some Of the latter sus-
pected Of being agents in the sinister
business. District Attorney Weaver has
taken charge Of the matter. and to-day
all the defendants were held in bail for
further hearing. the proprietors OF the
houses raided being required to furnish
$3.50 bonds and the inmates $500.
The man suspected by the police of be-
ing the leader in the conspiracy here has
thus far evaded arrest. but the authori-
ties expect to be able shortly to appre-
bend him. An important arrest was made
to-day in the person Of Abe Fink, who.
the police assert. is one of the distributing
agents in the slave trade. Nathan Swartz
and Louis Schoen. arrested in the raid,
are said to occupy similar positions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
ATLANTIC COAST LINE
AND THE L. & N. ROAD.
President Erwin Says Former Will
Not Take Over and Manage
the Latter.

SAVANNAH. GA. November H.-Presi.
dent R. G. Erwin, of the Atlantic-Coast
Line. was asked to-day:
will the Atlantic-Coast Line take over
the Louisville and Nashville and manage
it?''
NO, the management will remain just
as it is at this time" said Mr. Erwin.
The Louisville and Nashville owns a ma
jority of the stock of the Nashville, Chat
tanooga and ST. Louis railway, yet has
absolutely 10 voice in the management or
control of the property. Major j. w.
Thomas. its president. is one Of the most
independent characters in the railway
business. and so is Milton II. Smith, Of
the Louisville and Nashville He will re-
main al the head Of that corporation. and
will have charge Of it. as In the past.
My office will remain in New York,
where it has been for several years. while
I, as usual. will be in the South most of
the time
Mr. Erwin said he would not resign the
presidency of the Plant system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22

Yesterday was a red-lettsr day IN the
local tobacco market. The vicinity OF
Shockoe Slip. Canal street. Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets was congeSted win
tobacco wagons throughout the day. and
the aid of the police was called IN 10
untangle the mesh 1t is estimated that
600 wagons were congregated around the
warehouses. while the sales We're approx
mated at nearly half a million pounds.
Not before in years has there been such
an influx of tobacco to the city
The wagons began to come In during
Thursday night. and by noon yesterday
they were damned in front of the ware
houses blocking the streets and almost
completely shutting out any traffic. MI
VIII Hazel reported more than $50
wagons for the Shockoe Warehouse. To
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
STUDY OF THE SCRIPTURES,
Rope Leo's Encyclical Designed to
Promote 1t.

WASHINGTON. November 21-The
text OF Pope Leos encyclical to promote
the study Of the Scriptures. has been
received here. II is dated October so,
1902. The encyclical declares that '.in
view of the completely OF modern stu
cies. and the manifold errors which pre-
vail, it has become impossible for in
dividnal interpreters. of the Holy Books
to explain and defend them as the needs
of the hour require" So that it has
become necessary that their common
studies should receive assistance ana
direction under the auspices and guild
ance of the Apostolic See
To this end. the encyclical says. the
Ponuf has established a commission of
serious men, whose duty it will be to
devote their entire energy to insure that
the divine words may receive that moro
minute explanation of them demanded
by the times
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
.BOSTOCR SHOWS.HERE
Representa- tlveof the Concern
in Conference With Pas
senger & Power Co.

The Bostock carnival shows so well and
favora bly, known in Richmond, may come
here to spend the winter.
A representative Of the aggrega ton IS
now in the city, having made the journey
to Richmond especially for the purpose OF
comforting with the Passenger and. POWER
Company. with reference to wintering the
shows here.
This gentleman was at the Offices of the
company for considerable time yesterday
and had long talk with Mr.. S. W. Hun,
general manager.
While no definite conclusion was reach-
ed. the conference gives promise of a sat
isfactory arrangement. whereby the great
midway attractions will become a fixture
in this city during the winter months
It was suggested that the horse snow
building at Reservoir Park would be the
most available place for the housing OF
the shows.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
ASK REFUGE IN THIS COUNTRY,
Universal Brotherhood Told It Can't
Settle on Public Lands.

Settle on Public Lands
WASHINGTON. November 21-The
Christian Community of the Universal
Brotherhood at Crowsland. Assiniboia.
Canada. have sought a home in this coln-
try, but have been officially notified that
the community cannot settle on the gov
eminent DOMAIN. The community. rep
resented by Ivan Ponomareff and others,
forwarded a, letter to the President, ask
ing for a refuge in the United States
The letter was referred to the Interior
Department. Assistant-Commissio
Richards, Of the General Land Office
has forwarded a reply. saving that they
cannot locate OH the public lands of. the
United States.
Mr.. Richards says: You ask that you
may be given refuge in this country
or on land under the jurisdiction Of this
government where you may live by the
labor Of your hands. and where you shall
not be forced to obey human ordinances,
or he asked to become subjects of any one
except the good Cod
In reply I have to advise you that the
public lands Of the United States are
disposed of only to citizens Of the United
States. or to those who have declared
Their intention to become such citizens
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22

the afternoon. he had nothing to say.
Questioned about the proceedings to
declare unconstitutional Virginia's new
Constitution. Mr.. Davis said that he
thought it was a wise proceeding. II
am most emphatically OF the opinion
that the Constitution is unconstitu
tional, and I believe that if the matter
is properly tested in the courts they will
hold.
Mr.. Davis is of the opinion that the
suffrage clause is unconstitutional, and
that the whole organic law has become
naught by its proclamation
With reference TO Virginia Republican
politics. Mr.. Davis takes a rosy view
Of the future Of his party. He says
there is satisfaction in the fact that the
Republicans gained one district In the
first election under the new law.
Mr.. George E. Sipe. minority leader in
the Virginia Legislature. was in town
to-day. and went to New York on bust
ness. Mr.. Sipe had nothing to say about
Virginia politics and the Constitution
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
SCENE ON sH0CK0E SLIP YESTERDAY


expedite the work. the sales began an
hour earlier than usual. and were con-
1tinued until a late hour in the afternoon
Contrary to custom it will be necessary
to continue the sales to-day to dis
pose of the vast amount of tobacco that
has been brought in.
The wagons came from within radius
of fifty miles. and the stables about the
warehouses could not accommodate the
horses. Impromptu feed-boxes and
hitching-posts were brought into requisi-
ton. ard the scene was one Of unusual
activity.
The supervisor of sales stated that the
price of the weed held up WE'LL and
there was consequently plenty Of good
cheer among the producers. There was
a big amount Of trading between the
merchants and the planters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
DIED BEFORE WEDDING DAY.
Miss Grace savory, Bctrothed of Mr..
Edward West, Passes Aw,,..

Miss Grace Anderson Savory. whose be-
Iothal TO AR Edward West had been an
nounced. died at 6:05 last evening at the
home OF her mother. Mrs Matte Ha,ri-
son. fo TwentE-first street. Miss Savory
was TO have been married to M. West in
January. She was a nuttve of Manchcs,
Ter. where she formerly residet.
The funeral will take place from, the
home at O'Clock tomorrow. afternoon
and the body viii be taken TO Manches-
ter The burial will be in Msu:y Gene
terry.
Mrs Edna A Walker. widow Of Mr.
Ja;ncs \. Walker. died at the residence
OF iier daughter, $40 Reservoir street
Thursday.
The funeral will take place fror, the
house this morning at 10 o'clock. The
tnter.nent will be in oakwood
Robert Martin, the lI-year-old so, .,
MIR. John L. Martin. died at the home Of
Ills father. b2o Nicholson street last niph,
no arrangements have been made for the
funeral. = >''e
The funeral of Mr.. d(.crse G. Cox who
died at The Confederate Homo. tool, mace
yesterday afternoon from the horne The
anternaent was in Maury Cemetery, Man
chester.
Tbs funeral Of Or. F. r. DuYal. took
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
YELLOW RIVER R'WAY
TRANSFERRED TO L. & N,
e. o. saltmarsh Pre.ident-C. F.,
Brent Secretary and
Treasurer.

PENSACOLA. FLA, November IL
The final transfer of the Yellow River
railway to the Louisville and Nashville
road has been made, and the first meet
ing of the Board OF Directors held. The
Yellow River road will be conducted for
the present apart from the Louisville and
Nashville. being under separate manage
ment. although owned by the big sys-.
tam.
,BlQunt. and F.. o. Saltmarsh E. o. salt
marsh was elected president. and c. F.
Brent secretary and treasurer Other mat
tiers connected with the transfer of the
property and conduct OF the business. were
;trnnaac TED. - s. = ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
TO BE MADE. PERMANENT.

WASHINGTON, November o1.-The
Democratic Congressional Campaign Com
mlttee is to be made permanent institu-
ton the members of the committee
believing that the natural life of
a. campaign for Congress is not long
enough in which to educate the people to
Democratic doctrines, and arouse their
enthusiasm to an extent which would re-
eult In success
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
UNITED STATES AGENT
IN THE FAR EAST.
International Banking Corporations
Increases Its Capital from SIX
Million to Ten Million.

NEW YORK, November u-The Inter
national Banking Corporation. which
was established under special act OF
Congress, to act as a fiscal agen. for the
United States in the Orient at meeting
OF It's directors to-day. increased ttA
capital and surplus from 100000 to
$40. 900. 600 and elected William E. Meyer.
as its president. The bank mas estab-
lished branches In London. Yokohama.
Shanghai. Manila. and Singapore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
DECISION AGAINST MRS. DULLES.
She Must Forfeit Her $4,000 Pearl
Necklace.

!. NEW YORK, November 21.-Judge
Adams in the United States District
Court to-day, directed the jury to find for
the government in the case of Mrs. Har-.
rlson Dulles, from whom a SIG 900 pearl
necklace was taken on her arrival from
Europe some months ago. Judge Adams
said Mrs. Dulles had failed to comply
with the requirements of the customs SER
vice and declare the pearls, and that,
therefore. they should be forfeited
y Inc seizure was made by a special agent
OF the Treasury Department. Mrs Dulles,
IN her defence. said she intended to de-
clare the necklace. but that she desired to
consult her husband on the steamship
dock before doing so. While she wat
talking to her husband the Treasury agent
stepped up and asked her to hand him
the necklace. which she was wearing at
the time. - -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
Big Robbery OF prx-Goodk Hon.e.

NEW YORK, November 21.-News of the
robbery of $4,000 worth of dry goods from
the basement Of the building in Grand
street. occupied by Steinhardt and Stras-
bourger, which occurred Wednesday night.
was made public to-day by a member Of
the firm. The store is about half a
block from a police station. The manager
OF the store said the thieves must have
been at work at least four hours to get
out so large quantity OF goods, and
must have used trunk. Detectives are
working on the case
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
OUR NEW CONSTITUTION.
+. beverly A. Davis, Republican,
Says 1t i. Unconstitutional.

WASHINGTON. D. c., November IL
.(SpecialJ-Mr. Beverly A. Davis. Of
Rocky Mount Va. "a member of the re-
cont Constitutional Convention, and
more recently candidate for Congress
in the Fifth District. was in Washing
ton day. looking after some interests
of Virginia distillers before the Commits
3sioner Of Internal Revenue. This he
said. was the principal object OF his
visit to Washington. but when he was
asked about His business with the Post
upon IS HON he called IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
CRAZED BY RELIGION.
Poor Girl Attempt. to Take Heu

A Poor Girl Attempts to Take He1
Life.
NEW YORK. November 21.-(Specialp-
Presumably victim of religious mania.
Bridget Mccoy. employed as a laundress
by a family named Calm. leaped to-day
from the roof of the Calm residence. No.
II west SiXty-ninth street. to the rear
yard and was taken to Roosevelt Hos
pital with a fractured skull and Internal
injuries so serious that it was said shs
would proba bly, die
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22

A negro man named George Gray is held
at the First police station. charged with
stealing a watch and chain valued at 80
from the Richmond Specially Company.
This is an, instalment house, and the ne
groes buy watches on the weekly payment
plan. and, getting hard UP. dispose OF
them at the first opportunity. always,
claiming that they had no intention of
stealing. The case will be heard this
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
THE PARIS TRAGEDY,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PACED

fined woman of irreproachable character,
admired for her grace and taste in
dress. and was often known to take part
in concerts here. Her husband made
his money in coal and real-estate opera
tons He is now supposed TO be singing
in opera in the United States. although
possessed of large property here.
Mrs. Cores maiden name was Nellie g.
Stogda(e. and her father was Mstho-
dist minister, dead years ago
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
weston r. Gale. n..d

ASHEFILLE. n. c.. November 2l.-
Weston r. Gales. weli-known cvange-
list who made his home at Montreal, Is
dead. He had been III for several weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
a. J. DRExEL LOSES DAUGHTER.
Nine-Year-old Child suddenI,
Stricken with Appendicttf.

LONDON. November 21.-Andrew ].
Drexe!'s 9-year-old daughter died to-day
at Wytham Abbey. near Oxford. She was
suddenly attacked with appendicitis. and
Sir Frederick Treves, surgeon to the King.
and other great surgeons. were telegraph
ed for by Mr.. Drexel. None OF them could
go to the Abbey. An operation was per-
formed at midnight. but the child did
not survive it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
MEANT TO DROWN HERSELF
BUT WATER WAS TOO COLD.
.Irs. Sechrist, Supposed to Be at
Bottom Of the Missouri, With
Her Raby. Turns In.

LINCOLN. NEB.. November 21.-Mrs.
Albert Sechrist. Of Kansas City. who
was supposed to have committed suicide,
rather than be witness for the State
against Dr. Louis Zorn. the dentist.
charged with killing her husband. was
found here to-day. at the home of her
parents. and admitted that she had been
in hiding there for the past Ave days.
Mrs. Sechrist wished to avoid testify
ing at the trial, and last Monday threw
a note pinned to hat into the river at
Leavenworth. stating that she had
drowned herself and baby.
II meant to kill myself and baby" she
said to-day, but the water was too
cold"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22

place yesterday afternoon at o'clock
from the Seventh-Street Christian church.
The burial was in Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
NJ. F. McKinscy,. Resignation.

DANVILLE. VA. November 21-(Spe-
cial)-N1r. NJ F. NIcKinsey for the past
sixteen years in the employ of the
Southern Railway, Company. has re-
signed his connection with that COM
pany. His resignation as cashier went
into effect the first OF the month. He
has been succeeded by Mr.. w. H. Pierce,
Mr.. Mckinsey's resignation having
opened the way for Very deserving
person,
The chief motive that prompted Mr..
McKinsey in his determine ton to resign
was the immense volume of work that
fell upon his shoulders. He says that 1t
is more than any one man can do. Mr..
McKinse,' has acted in the capacity of
cashier for the past six years. and has
worked both night and day during all OF
that time. Recently his health began to
break under the strain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22

Flddie-Dee-Dee continues its merry
Way at the Bijou after a. week of Won
1erful success. This afternoon's matinee
and to-night's performance will close this
company here. and which has been even
more successful than was the first. Man
2ger Wells is now negotiating for the
Seturn of this company for next season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
CONGRESS THE JUDGE.

In the case OF contested seats III the
House OF Representatives the member
holding the certificate of election is en-
titled to sit until the question of his right
to the seat has been determined by Con-
gress. which is the judge of the cleo
ton and qualification of it's members. In
der clause l. section of article VI. Of the
Federal Constitution it is provided that
Each house (of Congress) shall be the
Judge Of the elections. returns and quail
fications of its own members In the
event of contest of a seat the member
having the de facto right to the seat shall
sit with the body and have all the rights,
privileges. and immunities of members
whose right to sit is not questioned. I'M
til the house itself shall have finally de-
termined the issue as to the qualifications
Of the sitting member. He draws pay
just as any other member. up to the day
he is unseated.
This provision By Congress itself is de-
signed to insure to every State its full
representation. and the attempt in the
Federal courts to deprive a State OF the
representation to which it is entitled Is in
conflict with his right, That is the
question of jurisdiction raised in the in.
junction proceeding.
HOW HE WOULD PROCEED.
It is probable that # Mr.. Glass insti-
tuted action to secure his right to sit
in Congress it would be in the shape Of.
an application to the Supreme Court for
l:la,rda,,ius to compel the State Board
of Canvassers to issue a certificate of
election. Such a proceeding, If instituted,
involving as it does the right of State
to its representation in Congress. would
take precedence of any other question
before the court. and would be speedily
determined. it is thought.
It is not thought Mr. Glass will institute
any proceeding until after the hearing
next Friday in the Federal Circuit Court
of the Eastern District Of Virginia. for
that may determine the matter. AS Con-
sress meets during the following week.
he will probably take some action In the
event that the proceeding in the injunc-
ton case is protracted and the date Of its
determination uncertain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
EX-MAYOR OF PITTSBURG.
MIR. and Mrs. Ostermaier Visiting
the City

Mr.. Robert Ostermaier formerly Mayor
OF Pittsburg and a distinguished actor in
Pittsbarg politics for nearly twenty years.
is in the city with his wife. They are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles I. Mckee,
al l300]S Floyd avenue