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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
Hundred or More May Be Called
on to Testify.
CRUSADE In YEARS GONE BY
Prominent Citizens in Year 1888 Peti-
toned General Assembly to Help
Stamp Out Gambling, and
Stringent Sill Was Passed.

Commonwealths Attorney David c.
Richardson. Attorney John Garland Pol
lard and Acting Sergeant William F.
Wyatt, Jr., held their conference yester-
day morning in regard to the course they
will pursue in prosecuting c. Coles Jor-
dan. Walter Gathright, H. Pellegrin1,
Thomas Lyons, Hector Puryear and Will
liam Phelps. all Of whom are charged
with having conducted open gambling in
Richmond within the past year, but again
yesterday afternoon Mr.. Pollard and
officer Wyatt had an additional talk at
which Mr.. Richardson was not present
and it is probable that they VIII get to-
gether again this afternoon.
AT the consultation yesterday morning
several important witnesses for the prose-
cution were called in the Office of MIR.
Richardson and examined thoroughly as
to what they intend swearing when
placed upon the stand tomorrow morn
ing. At the conference In the afternoon
no witnesses We're examined. but Officer
Wyatt fully explained to Mr. Pollard
every minor detail of the cases, stating
just how much each witness would state
under oath, and Immediately after the
officer left the Office of Mr.. Pollard a
reporter for The Times was informed
that probably one hundred witnesses
would be called in the cases against the
six men.
It has already been stated that the
trial Of the six alleged gamblers would
not last over two days at the outside,
but at that time it was also stated that
only q few witnesses would be called.
Since. however, the attorneys for the
prosecution have changed their minds on
this score. It may take more than two
days to hear all Of the testimony. and
the arguments Of the five attorneys who
are interested.
WHO PAYS THE PIPER
An effort was made again yesterday
afternoon to ascertain who Is bearing
L O..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
bound COMBINE Has
Been PR0BED IN ST. louis
Remarkable Text of the Solemn Pledge to Which Each
and All of the Eighteen Members of the
Combine Took the Oath


Attorney Folk can find them when want
cu.
It is alleged that an oath was admin
istered 10 each of The nineteen members
of the combine. A copy Of it has been
.lven to Circuit Attorney Folk and the
grand jury. 1t is as follows: Il do SOL
emnly swear that I will not at any place
or time reveal the fact that there Is "a a
combine. and that I will not communicate
to any person or any persons ANYTHING
that may take place at meeting OF the
combine
s'And I do solemnly agree that In case
l should reveal the fact that any person
in this combine has received money T
hereby permit and authorize other mem
bers of the combine to take the forfeit
of my life in such manner as they NAV
deem proper, and that my throat may be
cut. my tongue torn out and my body
cast into the Mississippi River.
And all or this l do solemnly swear, so
help me. God.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
TAKE THEIR LIVES
BECAUSE OF Love
Double Suicide at Dover, N. c.,
Ascribed to Disappoint-
ment and Sympathy.

KINSTON, N. c., Sept. 9.-Messrs,
Joe Thigpen and Otis Griffin committed
suicide last night at Dover. twelve miles
from here. by drinking scheidaum
schnapps, with possibly some other drug
in it. The cause, though not ascribed by
been disappointment in love affairs. It is
said that Mr.. Griffin was betrothed to n
young lady who married another young
man recently in Kinston, and since that
time he has been very despondent, and
was heard to remark on learning of the
marriage Of his flance, My life isn't
worth two cents now
Mr.. Thispen was very intimate with
Mr.. Griffin, and it is supposed that, hav-
ing a grievance against fate himself. ho
was easily induced to Join the conspiracy.
Both men died last night, MIR. Thispen
about ten o'clock, and Mr. Griffin about
two thirty this morning Dr. c. L. Prid-
gen, of this place, was sent for, but did
not arrive on the scene until about the
time Mr.. Griffin expired. Both men were
conscious the greater part OF the time
but expressed no desire to recover except
that Mr.. Griffin. after hearing of the
death of Mr.. Thigpen. asked the doctor
to help him all he could. Neither would
aScribe any reason for their rash act
Both Mr.. Griffin and Mr. Thigpen were
highly respected young business men of
Dover, and enjoyed the respect and con-
fidence of the entire community.
Mr.. Griffin was a member of the firm
of Hawkins G. Griffin. and Mr. Thigpen
was in charge of Mr.. W. M Tyndalrs
store at that place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
{By Associated Press.

FRANKFORT-ON-O Sept. e--The
war manoeEvres began to-day by bat
teres galloping into action through
wheat fields and beet patches, and by
long lines of riflemen advancing along
a twelve-mile front Sausage shaped war
balloons swung high in the air, and there
were many other signs OF warlike acttvi-
ty. The artillery, Of which the invading
reds and the defending blues have each
about 100 pieces. came into action and
there were sounds of irregular firing
along the far extended fronts.
To-day was spent by the contendins
armies in playing for positions. 1t was an
artillery duel with occasional brushes be-
tween the cavalry. The infantry never
got into action.
The German army Of defense captured
one gun from the Russians, but this was
Immediately re-taken by the invaders.
A cavalry detachment of the blues fell
into the hands OF the invaders, who at
the end Of the day. had gained tho su-
perior position ana were feaoy " push
forward.
Emporer William as umpire of the ma
noeuyres, visited both sides. The foreign
guests were attached to the reds, or the
invading Russians, and when Eu,2orer
William was on that side he was usually
surrounded by a group Of foreign officers
in rich uniforms.
The American visitors, Generals Cor
bin. Young and Wood. wore the new
drab fatigue uniforms Of the United
States army, which, among SO many
brilliant and highly colored foreign uni
forms, were quite distinctive. The En-
porer looked the American officers over
closely and told General Corbin he
thought their uniforms sensible and IN
good taste" His Majesty took General
Young with him on a trip inside the lines
of the blues, and his bearing towards
the Americans in every way was most
kind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
KING CASE COMES
UP IN COURT TO-DAY.
Great Interest Manifested and
Justice Johns Chamber
Will Be Crowded.

Before Justice John Crutchfield In the
Police Court one OF the greatest legal bat
ties of the year will begin this morning,
when ex-AlderInaU John NJ. King Is ar
raigned on a charge of hating accepted
hIibe while serving as a member OF the
Board OF Aldermen from Jefferson Ward.
That the room will be taxed to its utmost
capacity is not to be doubted, for since
the day the grand jury returned the in
dictment against Mr.. King public interest
has been increasing. until now it is almost
at a white heat. and this morning the
elimination will be reached
F.ing is charged on an indictment with
having accepted the sum Of $3.50 from Gas
SCI. Guide and Weinbrunn, three individual
paving contractors, who. it IS alleged. ope
rated as q syndicate TO procure contracts
from the city. According TO the allesa-
tons In the indictment, this money was
given the former Alderman for his vote
and influence both in the Street Commit
tee and the Council, for the awarding OF
certain contracts for paving to these
three men
Since the Indictment was first returned
Mr.. King has denied his guilt. and claims
that~he will have no trouble in e1oner-
lting himself at the trial which this
morning will occupy the attention OF JUS
tice John On the other hand, the Com
monwea1th's representatives In the pros
ecution have stated that they have a very
strrEg case against King. and are look
ing forward to a conviction.
Outside Of the deep interest manifested
IN the case from the standpoint Of the
sc:,sationalist, the students OF law and
every one who enjoys the brilliant re-
partee and strenuous cross examinations
of lawyers are expecting feast IN the
trial OF Mr. King, as several OF the best
attorneys In the city will participate In
~ III ~,
appear Mr.. Wyndham Meredith and Mr.
Hill Carter, while for the prosecution
Cor1nonweaith's Attorney David c. Rich
erdsor and City Attorney Henry r. Pol
lard will do the work. A great legal bat
tie is anticipated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
.S7REET-CAR STRIKE
ALMOST INEVITABLE
Men Will Likely Go Out at Twelve
O'clock To-Day.
WARM MEETING THIS MORNING
Stand Now or Starve Hereafter, Says
President Simmons = Chairman
Griggs Says Men Are Ready
to Die for SeIph.
WARM MEETING THIS MORNING G

You have to stand now or starve here
after' Such was the advice Of President
Simons, Of Local Division No. 152. Anal
gamated Association OF Street Railway
Employees. at 81 called meeting early this
morning, when addressing the members
of tho local branch in regard to the SeIph
matter, and following the advice of their
leader, the members decided to refer the
entire matter to a grievance committee
with power to act as a result Of which
it is quite probable that before noon to-
day a general strike will be declared upon
all of the trolley lines Of the city.
The following conductors and rnotormen
have been named by the president as q
grievance committee: WILDER Griggs,
chairman; II. C. Baker, A ]. Porter, w.
B. Trice r. ]. Dard. J. T. Dillon and R.
Johnson. This committee will wait upon
General Manager Huff this morning at 10
o'clock and demand the reinstatement OF
Conductor Selph, and in case the demand
is not recognized they will have the pow
e,. TO call a strike. And that they will
pursue such g. course is not to be gain
said as every member of the union seems
to be determined in their effort to have
their fellow-laborer put back TO work.
STRIKE ALMOST INEVITABLE.
That a strike will result there can be
no doubt when it is understood that Mr..
Alex. Guigon. attorney for the street
railroad company. stated late yesterday
afternoon that before the company would
place Selph back to work before his TWEEN
ty days suspension was out they would
take up the track and throw it into James
River. Thus it would seem that, with
both sides fully determined as TO the
course they will pursue. there can be
doubt as to the employees ultimate ac-
ton.
The meeting of the employees this MORN
ing was one Of the most spirited ever
held by the local association, a number
of warm speeches being made by DIFF
ferent members.
Vii
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
CIGARETTE SMOKING
A JAIL OFFENSE
The Editor of The Tar Heel
is Under Arrest for the
Ofense.
(specia. Dispatch to The Times !,

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
ELIZABETH CITY. n. c., Sept o.
Editor Saunders, of the Elizabeth City
Tarheel, was this morning arrested and
thrown into prison for smoking cigar
cite within the corporate limits Of Elz-
abeth City Recently the Board OF Al
dermen, this city. passed an ordinance,
making it an offense subject to tine
for any minor to smoke cigarettes upon
the streets of Elizabeth City
This morning Mr.. w. Q. Saunders v1o-
lated the law and was arrested He
plead guilty. Mayor Wilson imposed the
stipulated fine.
Young Saunders refused to pay the fine
or give bond. He said: THE law is un-
constitutional, arbitrary for a free born
American people.
Saunders is in the loci1-up and refuses
all offers of his many friends to go on
his bond. The result Of this unique case
promises to be interesting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
Handsome Structure to Rise on
Long-Vacaat Site.
CHURCH LOT ALSO SOLD
Second Baptist Disposes of It's Props
erty, Perhaps to Same Person, ard
VIII Soon Begin Building On
Franklin Street-An En-
tire Block of Five
Buildings.

The splendid Allan lot on the south
side of Main Street, extending from Fifth
Street to the Second Baptist Church
property. and covering about four
eighths of the entire square. has been
Sold
The deal was closed late last night.
Inc purchaser Is a wealthy Savannanr
oGa.) man. whose name is not made.
public for the present. The, price ls
SSh,ooo, and there is reason for believing
that handsome flats Will be built on this
valuable site. which has been vacant
for many years
The entire block on the south side OF
Main from Fifth to Sixth viii! be built
up IN the next year or two with hand
some, modern buildings. There NAV ma
ono great building devoted main.y to
mats for which there IS great demand. /.
or there may be more than one structure.
Ii tfe plans of the purchaser or the vul-
liable lost have been matured saay c,va
not been made public.
CHURCH LOT ALSO SOLD.
Ihe closing of this interesting trans
acuon, the negotiations for which had
peen conducted very quietly, also brings
90 hsne another of almost equal intsre IL.
which is probably connected with IL.
his Is the sale OF the lot of the Secono
BAPTIST Church at Sixth and Main.
W neither or not this desirable piece Of
property has been acquired by the eur
CHASER OF the Allan lot could not BE- a.
certained last night. but the opinion was
expressed that it has. The price to be
paid for the church lot. which fronts
ABOUT sixty feet on Main Street. is s15,OOu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
Rr Associated Press.l

ST. LOUIS. Sept 9.-When Judge
Douglas adjourned court tonight seven
OF the nineteen Of TIE alleged Doodle
still at large. and the police and deputy
sheritfs are using their best efforts to find
them.
The mos: important feature of to-day s
Development was the finding OF new in
ciictments against eighteen members of
the combine, in accordance with the
charge of bribery and perjury in connec-
ton with the suburban street railway
deal. The members of the combine rest
Under additional indictments charging
bribery. These We're foand by the grand
Jury before j. X. Murrell testified to-day
as 10 the city lighting scandal of 1900, in
which each member OF the combine is
said to have received $500 in payment
for his services in securing the passage
OF the bill.
bonds were fixed at $4,000 for each in
5;ctnerlt. making q total of $4,000 neces
sary TO be secured for the release Of each
-. tho accused Early in the day former
delegates j. II. Schnetter, John Helmes
otto Schumacher and Charles Gutke, and
delegate ]. r Hannigan, who spent last
night at their respective homes in the
custody of deputy sheriffs. were locked
up In Jail because OF their failure to Sc
cure bonds.
,Ni,I;am n. Tamblyn, who has been In
since Circuit Attorney Folk be-
.,,, his crusade. Will return to st. Louis,
,,,-,nr been arrested there to Gay. For
nor delegate Adolph MADEIRA is In Colo
.,,o where the authorities are search
rc for him, at the request OF ST. Louis
,ficials. Ex-Speaker John X. Murrell,
Delegate Ed E. Murrell and former Del
gate George E. Robertson have turned
states evidence, and are where Circuit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
COLORADO DEMOCRATS
CHEER FOR w. ]. BRYAN
fBY Associated Press.l

DENVER. COL, September s,-Edward
c. Stimson, Of Cripple Creek, judge of the
fourth judicial district, was to-day nomi-
mated for Governor by the Democratic
State Convention on the first ballot. The
convention is ordered to endorse Senator
Henry NJ. Teller for reelection. A decla-
ration by Chairman Thomas that the De-
mocracy of Colorado is still true to the
Kansas City platform and the leadership
of William ]. Bryan was cheered to the
echo. Senator Teller's name also drew
forth prolonged applause
The platform will be submitted to-mor-
row.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
STONE TRYING TO
END COAL STRIKE
Insane Preacher Found
In Hal1eStarued Condition
(By Associated Pressl

GENOA. w. VA, Sept. o.-Rev.
Maurice Wilson. who almost severed
his wife's head from her body with a
razor, saying as lie did SO, Without
the shedding Of blood there can be
no remission of SIM was found to-
day in the woods a few miles from
his house. He was so exhausted that
he could not speak. He had had no food
since the commission of the crime
Saturday morning. He is .unquestion-
ably insane and will not be taken to
Jail. He Is over eighty years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
WILL NOT TESTIFY
Ry Associated Press.l

P,TTsFIELD, MASS. September s.-The
inquest into the death e William Craig,
tha secret service agent who was killed
here las. Wednesday in the collision be-
tween an electric car and the carriage
containing President Roosevelt, was begun
to-day Il IS expected that the inquiry
will occupy more than a week. The pro-
cetdings are being conducted in private.
Pres,depI >Ssrelt and Secretary Cor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
BIG REWARDS OFFERED
FOR THE OUTLAWS

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
BRISTOL. VA, Sept 9.-The bodies Of
Wright and Templeton. the dead outlaws,
were taken in charge by relatives at
Gate City to-day, to be taken home for
burial. It is stated that the rewards for
Wright. dead or alive, aggregated sI,2OO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
CALLOPED into ACTION
UNDER EYES OF EMPEROR
of German Army Made Splendid Spectacle
Artillery Duel and Cavalry skirmshes-American
Officers Marked Figures Amid Gathering
Continued on Third Page.)

telycu will not be called upon to give
evidence
It is understood that Governor Crane
may give testimony. Special Justice
Charles L. Hibbard is conducting the in
4ufry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
Roosevelt's Speeches at Ashe-
vile and Salisbury.
Historical and War Memories Give COL
or to the Presidents Speeches In
the South True Worth Depends
Upon Character Not Wealth
Rr Associated Press }

ASHEVILLE, n. C. Sept. 9.-Asheville
extended a warm greeting to President
Roosevelt to-day. Fully ten thousand peo-
pie occupied the courthouse square,
where the President addressed them from
al improvised stand. The special train
arrived here at $50 O'Clock. The nigh:
was passed at Hot Springs, and the run
from there to -Asheville this morning was
GneventfUl. A short stop was made at
Marshall. the home of Senator Pritchard,
where q large number OF people had as
senbled The President thanked them for
their greeting.
AT Asheville he was met by a recep-
ton committee. Mayor Miller. Senator
Pritchard and Congressman Moody We're
among those who greeted the President.
the members OF the committee being in
troduced TO the President in his car by
Senator Prttchard. Carriages were in wait
ing, and under the escort of Zeb Vance
Company, Confederate Veterans, carrying
ba tueffass, and TWO companies of State
militia and the First Regiment band, the
party started for courthouse square. At
Battery Park the school children were
assembled on the lawn. and sang Amer
lea" as the party passed. President
Roosevelt stood in his carriage bareread
ed. The city was elaborately decorated
and hundreds of people had come in from
the country TO greet the President
When the President was introduced he
was enthusiastically greeted. He said in
part:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
CHARACTER COIrNTs

Character is what counts The men
here who fought in the Union army. tho
men who fought in the Confederate army
let them lock back. What did they care
for most of the men who were their
comrades. who fought on their right
hand and their left hand in time of ac-
ton? 1t was not as to the mans ante
cedents it was not as to whether he
was rich or poor. or what his social
position had been. it was TO know whether
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY'S NEWS


Wednesday fair, cooler in extreme
southeast portton: fresh northerly winds.
Thursday fair and warmer.
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Highest temperatures ?. M..-...... so
Lowest tempernture-i P M "a
Mean temperature yesterday. z
Normal temperature for Sept Z,
Departure from normal temperature. co
Precipitation during past y hours.... %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10

WEATHER FOREC AST
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday:
v1rEinia--Fair Wednesday. cooler in ex-
trene southeast portion: fresh northerly
winds: Thursday fair and warmer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-10

The following was ths range q -
Thermometer at The Times Office yesesf.
day: 4 NJ. 10; z NJ. 49, 3 P. II. so;
6 p. NJ. IS: o P. ~. s.: Il uakfnighe. s6
Average, us.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-23
GEORGE BoNlrAcE, JR. AT THE JEFFERSON.

we'll made up There is nothing on 1t
that is out of place in place as refined
as the Bijou, and there are numbers to
the programme that have been frequently
used at private theatricals at the homes
of the wealthy folk in the east and
abroad. Howard and Bland, duo that
has risen rapidly in the profession, will
he one of the features Burt Howard is
an eccentric comedian and his cleverest
work is a wonderful ability to get quaint
and comedy effect out of an ordinary
piano. His help mate is an attractive Ut
tie woman, who sings and dances and
acts as a foil, and a good one, for the
funny, situations worked up, and the
cpsint sayings of the laugh maker.
Another feature will be the Parros
brothers truly wonderful equilibrists
head balancers. Wnlle the Bijou patrons
have sent quite a number OF good and
novel acrobatic stunts they VIII agree
that this duo makes more interest than
any of the others. The brothers are
Americans but the act Is rated as an
imported number because Of the fact that
II has been ION the other side so many
wears. Kelley and Kent, made one OF the
three feature acts with the Empire show
last season. and all over the United
states the best critics agreed that their
contribution to vaudeville was one OF the
cleverest. Miss Kent Is, without doubt
one of the best character impersonators
known to vaudeville. The sketch pre-
scented by the duo allows some good work.
and rare treat in vaudeville is assured
during the twenty minutes the. act Is
entertaining
The Carmen sisters, expert banjoists.
will contribute much to the success OF
the promising bill. They are clever en-
tertainers and decidedly attractive girls
Leroy and Woodford, a comedy sketch,
duo will offer a new idea in vaudeville
and the dainty Lawrence sisters will pre-
sent a neat and refined novelty number.
These young ladies are interesting and
pretty and will become prime favorites
before the end of the week.
The vitegraph, with new moving pic
lures will close the show,
There will be the usual matinees and
evening performances all week. and
special matinee on Thanksgiving day.